Constitution of the Republic of South Africa Amendment Act 35 of 1997

Assented to: 29 August 1997
Date of Commencement: 4 February 1997

(English text signed by the President)

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 matters which are incidental therewith.

1. Amends section 90 of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, Act 108 of 1996 by adding subsection (4).
   
   
2. Amends Schedule 2 to the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, Act 108 of 1996 by substituting in item (1) the words preceding the oath or solemn affirmation.
   
   
3. Amends Schedule 6 to the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa Act 108 of 1996 by adding item (22) (2), the existing subitem becoming subitem (1).
   
   
4. Short title and commencement 
   This Act is called the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa Amendment Act, 1997, and must be
   regarded as having taken effect on 4 February 1997.