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South African Constitutional Law in Context 2e


Editors: P de Vos and W Freedman Authors: P de Vos, W Freedman, Z Boggenpoel, L Draga, C Gevers, K Govender, P Lenaghan, D Mailula, S Mnisi-Weeks, K Moyo, C Namakula, N Ntlama, S Sibanda and L Stone


South African Constitutional Law in Context 2e off ers a clear, concise and comprehensive introduction to the study of South African constitutional law. Situated within a historical-, political-, social- and economic context, the text invites readers to discover the meaning, operation and eff ects of the South African constitution, and to understand its pivotal (but sometimes contested) signifi cance within the South African development project.


PAPERBACK MAR 2021 OUP SA


896 PAGES 9780190746162 9780190751104


Thoroughly revised and updated, this second edition off ers a compelling analysis of developments during the recent period. Presenting a balanced, critical and enquiring perspective, the text engages with key issues and debates, such as the merits of constitutional supremacy, transformative constitutionalism, and the constitutional protection of private property. The second edition considers the relationship between constitutional law and customary law, throughout, and includes new chapters that address socio-economic rights, traditional leadership, and the fundamental rights to education, private property (including land expropriation), and freedom and security of the person. In an accessible manner, South African Constitutional Law in Context, second edition, supports readers to master their knowledge and application of the subject matter, and to meaningfully engage with the nuances of constitutional law principles.


South African Constitutional Law in Context, second edition, is suited as core course material for students who are studying South African constitutional law as a module of the LLB degree, or at postgraduate level. The text off ers a useful resource for legal practitioners who may wish to engage with foundational and current principles of the fi eld.


Teaching presentation and assessment materials are available to lecturers and students.


New to this edition: • The second edition is developed to ensure greater accessibility, clarity and depth of understanding. The work engages with the many developments, debates and issues that have emerged within the recent period, including discourse and debates relating to the merits of constitutional supremacy, transformative constitutionalism, and constitutional protection of private property.


• The text’s discussion of the Bill of Rights is substantively deepened. • The work includes a new discussion of socio-economic rights, as well as new chapters that address the following constitutional rights: Freedom and Security of the Person, and Bodily Integrity; Education; Private Property; Traditional Leadership


• The text includes a stronger, integrated discussion of customary law. • The second edition analyses the many issues and developments, relating to Chapter 9 institutions, that have developed during the recent period, and introduces a focus on the conduct of the national Legislature and Executive.


Table of Contents Part 1 Principles and structures of government


• Chapter 1: South African constitutional law in context •


Chapter 2: Basic concepts of constitutional law • Chapter 3: Separation of Powers and the three branches of government


• Chapter 4: Separation of Powers and the national legislature • Chapter 5: Separation of Powers and


the national executive • Chapter 6: Separation of Powers and judicial authority • Chapter 7: Separation of Powers and chapter 9 institutions • Chapter 8: Multilevel government in South Africa • Chapter 9: Tradtional leadership in South Africa • Part 2 The Bill of Rights and the enforcement of the constitution • Chapter 10: Introduction to and application of the Bill of Rights • Chapter 11: The limitation of rights • Chapter 12: Constitutional remedies • Chapter 13: Equality, human dignity and privacy rights • Chapter 14: Diversity Rights • Chapter 15: Political and process rights • Chapter 16: Constitutional Property Law • Chapter 17: Education and Socio-Economic Rights


Lecturer resources • PowerPoint® teaching presentation • Assessment resources learningzone.oxford.co.za


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