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Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996 (Act No. 108 of 1996)Chapter 5 : The President and National Executive91. Cabinet |
(1) | The Cabinet consists of the President, as head of the Cabinet, a Deputy President and Ministers. |
(2) | The President appoints the Deputy President and Ministers, assigns their powers and functions, and may dismiss them. |
(3) | The President— |
(a) | must select the Deputy President from among the members of the National Assembly; |
(b) | may select any number of Ministers from among the members of the Assembly; and |
(c) | may select no more than two Ministers from outside the Assembly. |
(4) | The President must appoint a member of the Cabinet to be the leader of government business in the National Assembly. |
(5) The Deputy President must assist the President in the execution of the functions of government.