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Article 240 of the Constitution of South Africa

Article
240
Chapter
CHAPTER 12 — TRADITIONAL LEADERS
Index row title
In the event of an inconsistency between different texts of the Constitution, the English
Source document
The South Africa Constitution
Provision ID
a06d0195-1f6f-41c1-a94e-ba68ecf7b08c

4 words

Verbatim text

text prevails. Transitional arrangements

What this means

  • The index files this text under article 240 of the Constitution of South Africa.
  • The index files it under the chapter heading “CHAPTER 12 — TRADITIONAL LEADERS”.
  • The passage runs to about 4 words.

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