South African Constitution of 1993
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The Interim Constitution of 1993 (formally the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1993) was the fundamental law
of South Africa
from 1994 to 1996. It was a provisional document, intended to pave the way for the adoption of a permanent constitution. It came into force on 27 April 1994, the day of the first non-racial general election
, and remained in force until 4 February 1997, when it was superseded by the current Constitution of South Africa
.
Constitution
A constitution is a set of fundamental principles or established precedents according to which a state or other organization is governed. These rules together make up, i.e. constitute, what the entity is...
of South Africa
South Africa
The Republic of South Africa is a country in southern Africa. Located at the southern tip of Africa, it is divided into nine provinces, with of coastline on the Atlantic and Indian oceans...
from 1994 to 1996. It was a provisional document, intended to pave the way for the adoption of a permanent constitution. It came into force on 27 April 1994, the day of the first non-racial general election
South African general election, 1994
The South African general election of 1994 was an election held in South Africa to mark the end of apartheid, therefore also the first held with universal adult suffrage. The election was conducted under the direction of the Independent Electoral Commission .Millions queued in lines over a three...
, and remained in force until 4 February 1997, when it was superseded by the current Constitution of South Africa
Constitution of South Africa
The Constitution of South Africa is the supreme law of the country of South Africa. It provides the legal foundation for the existence of the republic, sets out the rights and duties of its citizens, and defines the structure of the government. The current constitution, the country's fifth, was...
.