Title
The constitution of South Africa : a contextual analysis / Heinz Klug.
Imprint
Oxford ; Portland, Or. : Hart Pub., 2010.
Description
xxiv, 319 pages ; 22 cm.
Series
Constitutional systems of the world.
Formatted Contents Note
The constitution of South Africa : context and history Democratic transition Sources of the constitution Constitutional principles The bill of rights Parliamentary democracy Executive government Constitutional role of the courts Co-operative government, regionalism and local government The constitution of South Africa : facing the future.
Summary
South Africa's constitution is the crowning achievement of the country's dramatic transition to democracy. This transition began with the unbanning of the liberation movements and release of Nelson Mandela from prison in February 1990. This book presents the South African constitution in its historical and social context.
Bibliography, etc. Note
Includes bibliographical references and index.
