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Article 232 — Customary international law is law in the Republic unless it is inconsistent with the Constitution or an Act of Parliament.

Article
232
Chapter
CHAPTER 12 — TRADITIONAL LEADERS
Index row title
Customary international law is law in the Republic unless it is inconsistent with the Constitution or an Act of Parliament.
Source document
The South Africa Constitution
Provision ID
7a9f0ef8-e9a5-4e75-a5eb-532e52d8915f

4 words

Verbatim text

Application of international law

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  • The index files this text under article 232 of the Constitution of South Africa.
  • The index files it under the chapter heading “CHAPTER 12 — TRADITIONAL LEADERS”.
  • The row is titled “Customary international law is law in the Republic unless it is inconsistent with the Constitution or an Act of Parliament.”.
  • The passage runs to about 4 words.

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