Which section of the constitution of the republic of south africa, 1996 officially recognises the common law as a source of south african law? your answer must be specific and complete.
Question: Which section of the constitution of the republic of south africa, 1996 officially recognises the common law as a source of south african law? your answer must be specific and complete.
According to Section 39 (2) of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996, the common law is officially recognised as a source of South African law. This section states that when interpreting legislation and developing the common law, courts must promote the spirit, purport, and objects of the Bill of Rights. The Constitution is the supreme law of the land and no other law or government action can supersede its provisions. The Constitution was approved by the Constitutional Court on 4 December 1996 and took effect on 4 February 1997.
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