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Article 129 — A Premier-elect must assume office within five days of being elected, by swearing or affirming faithfulness to the Republic and obedience to the Constitution, in accordance

Article
129
Chapter
CHAPTER 6 — PROVINCES
Index row title
A Premier-elect must assume office within five days of being elected, by swearing or affirming faithfulness to the Republic and obedience to the Constitution, in accordance
Source document
The South Africa Constitution
Provision ID
2bfdf52d-f5fd-474e-adae-c18e4bf601a6

13 words

Verbatim text

with Schedule 2. Chapter 6: Provinces Term of office and removal of Premiers

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  • The index files this text under article 129 of the Constitution of South Africa.
  • The index files it under the chapter heading “CHAPTER 6 — PROVINCES”.
  • The row is titled “A Premier-elect must assume office within five days of being elected, by swearing or affirming faithfulness to the Republic and obedience to the Constitution, in accordance”.
  • The passage runs to about 13 words.

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