Country overview

An overview of the country, its geography, political make-up, legal system and courts.

South Africa :: The courts

◉ Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA)  The Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) is an independent body  funded by the state, which was introduced to replace the Industrial Court …

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South Africa :: The constitution

The Constitution was enacted in 1996 following the transition from apartheid to democracy …

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South Africa :: Legal framework

At the top of the legal hierarchy in South Africa is the Constitution and before any law is to take effect it must have passed the test of constitutionality …

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South Africa :: Country profile

The Republic of South Africa is located on the southern tip of Africa, bordered by Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Swaziland and Mozambique …

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