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GENERAL EXPLANATORY NOTE

To amend the Republic of South Africa Constitution Act, 1961, to further regulate the repeal or amendment of certain provisions relating to the treatment and use of certain, languages; and to provide for matters connected therewith.

E IT ENACTED by the State President, the Senate and the House of Assembly of the Republic of South Africa in accordance with the requirements of section 118 of the Republic of South Africa Constitution Act, 1961, as follows:―

1. The following section is hereby substituted for section 118 of the Republic of South Africa Constitution Act, 1961:

2. This Act shall be called the Republic of South Africa Constitution Fourth Amendment Act, 1980, and shall come into operation immediately after the Senate ceases to exist.