Who Makes the Laws in South Africa
What is called law?
Law is a set of rules formed and enforced by social or governmental organisations to govern behaviour over a specific territory.
What are the types of law?
1. Admiralty Law
2. Business Law
3. Constitutional Law
4. Criminal Law
5. Environmental Law
6. First Amendment Law
7. Health Care Law
8. Intellectual Property Law
9. Joint Degree Programs
10. Patent Law
Why do laws exist?
Laws exist to preserve our general safety and to protect our rights as citizens against abuses committed by other people, organisations, and the government.
Who makes the laws in South Africa?
Parliament is South Africa’s legislative authority, with the jurisdiction to establish laws for the country in conformity with the Constitution.
How is a law made in South Africa?
A Minister, Deputy Minister, parliamentary committee, or individual Member of Parliament introduces a bill (draft law) in Parliament (MP). Before being sent to Parliament for consideration, the bill must be approved by the Cabinet. Once a bill has been agreed upon and enacted by the Parliament, it is referred to both the National Assembly and the NCOP (National Council of Provinces). If a bill is approved by both the National Assembly and the NCOP, it is delivered to the President for his signature. When the President signs a bill passed by both Houses, it becomes an Act of Parliament and becomes law.
Who is above the law in South Africa?
There is no one who is above the supreme law (1996 Constitution) adopted by South Africa.
Who has the power to cancel laws?
If a statute is judged to be unconstitutional, the courts have the authority to modify or repeal it.
What are the sources of South African law?
1. The Constitution
2. Legislation
3. The common law and customary law
4. The common law
5. Customs and trade practices
6. International law
