Article 161 — Provincial legislation within the framework of national legislation may provide for privileges and immunities of Municipal Councils and their members.
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- The index files this text under article 161 of the Constitution of South Africa.
- The index files it under the chapter heading “CHAPTER 6 — PROVINCES”.
- The row is titled “Provincial legislation within the framework of national legislation may provide for privileges and immunities of Municipal Councils and their members.”.
- The passage runs to about 4 words.
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