First Amendment of the Constitution of South Africa

The First Amendment of the Constitution of South Africa made changes related to the oath of office of the Acting President and to the jurisdiction of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. It was enacted by the Parliament of South Africa, and signed by President Mandela on 28 August 1997. However it was deemed to come into effect retroactively, from 4 February 1997, the date when the constitution itself came into force.

Constitution First Amendment Act of 1997
Parliament of South Africa
Long title
  • Act to amend the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996, so as to make further provision in relation to the oath sworn or affirmation made by an Acting President; to extend the cut-off date in respect of the granting of amnesty; and to provide for matters connected therewith.
Enacted byParliament of South Africa
Assented to28 August 1997
Commenced4 February 1997 (retroactively)
Legislative history
Bill titleConstitution of the Republic of South Africa Amendment Bill
Bill citationB49—1997
Introduced byValli Moosa, Minister of Provincial Affairs and Constitutional Development
Amends
Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996
Amended by
Citation of Constitutional Laws Act, 2005 (amended short title)
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