Traditional Leaders
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- Constitution of South Africa
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Chapter 12: Traditional Leaders
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211. Recognition
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| 1. The institution, status and role of traditional leadership, according to customary law, are recognised, subject to the Constitution.
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| 2. A traditional authority that observes a system of customary law may function subject to any applicable legislation and customs, which includes amendments to, or repeal of, that legislation or those customs.
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| 3. The courts must apply customary law when that law is applicable, subject to the Constitution and any legislation that specifically deals with customary law.
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212. Role of traditional leaders
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| 1. National legislation may provide for a role for traditional leadership as an institution at local level on matters affecting local communities.
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| 2. To deal with matters relating to traditional leadership, the role of traditional leaders, customary law and the customs of communities observing a system of customary law
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| a. national or provincial legislation may provide for the establishment of houses of traditional leaders; and
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b. national legislation may establish a council of traditional leaders.
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Constitution of South Africa
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| Preamble
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| Founding Provisions
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| Bill of Rights
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| Co operative Government
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| Parliament
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| President and National Executive
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| Provinces
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| Local Government
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| Courts and Administration of Justice
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| State Institutions Supporting Constitutional Democracy
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| Public Administration
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| Security Services
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| Traditional Leaders
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| Finance
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| General Provisions
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| National Flag
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| Geographical Areas of Provinces
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| Oaths and Solemn Affirmations
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| Election Procedures
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| National and Provincial Legislative Competence
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| Provincial Legislative Competence
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| Transitional Arrangements
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Laws Repealed
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