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'''Chapter nine institutions''' refer to a group of organisations established in terms of Chapter 9 of the [[South Africa]]n [[Constitution of South Africa|Constitution]] to guard [[democracy]]. The institutions are:
'''Chapter Nine Institutions''' refer to a group of organisations established in terms of Chapter 9 of the [[South Africa]]n [[Constitution of South Africa|Constitution]] to guard [[democracy]]. The institutions are:


* the [[Public Protector]]
* the [[Public Protector]]
* the [[South African Human Rights Commission]] (SAHRC)
* the [[South African Human Rights Commission]] (SAHRC)
* the [[Commission for the Promotion and Protection of the Rights of Cultural, Religious and Linguistic Communities]]
* the [[Commission for the Promotion and Protection of the Rights of Cultural, Religious and Linguistic Communities]] (CRL Rights Commission)
* the [[Commission for Gender Equality]]
* the [[Commission for Gender Equality]] (CGE)
* the [[Auditor-General (South Africa)|Auditor-General]]
* the [[Auditor-General (South Africa)|Auditor-General]]
* the [[Independent Electoral Commission (South Africa)|Independent Electoral Commission]] (IEC)
* the [[Independent Electoral Commission (South Africa)|Independent Electoral Commission]] (IEC)
* an Independent Authority to Regulate Broadcasting.<ref>{{cite web
* an Independent Authority to Regulate Broadcasting.<ref>{{cite web
|url=http://www.info.gov.za/documents/constitution/1996/96cons9.htm
|url=http://www.gov.za/documents/constitution-republic-south-africa-1996-chapter-9-state-institutions-supporting
|title=Constitution of the Republic of South Africa: Chapter 9 - State institutions supporting constitutional democracy
|title=Constitution of the Republic of South Africa: Chapter 9 - State institutions supporting constitutional democracy
|publisher=South African Government Information Service
|publisher=South African Government Information Service
|accessdate=15 September 2008
|accessdate=15 September 2008
}}</ref>
}}</ref>

Though chapter nine calls for a broadcast regulator it does not specifically mandate the [[Independent Communications Authority of South Africa]] (Icasa). Interpretations vary on whether Icasa is (or is not) a chapter nine institution.
Though chapter nine calls for a broadcast regulator it does not specifically mandate the [[Independent Communications Authority of South Africa]] (ICASA).<ref>{{cite web
|url=http://www.news24.com/SouthAfrica/News/you-defy-icasa-ruling-at-your-own-peril-mantashe-warns-sabc-20160712
|title=You defy Icasa ruling at your peril, Mantashe warns SABC
|publisher=News24
|accessdate=12 July 2016
|archive-date=15 December 2019
|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191215201426/https://www.news24.com/SouthAfrica/News/you-defy-icasa-ruling-at-your-own-peril-mantashe-warns-sabc-20160712
|url-status=dead
}}</ref> Interpretations vary on whether ICASA is a Chapter 9 institution or not.


==Parliamentary review==
==Parliamentary review==
In October 2006 an ad-hoc [[Parliament of South Africa|parliamentary]] committee was established to investigate the chapter nine bodies with regard to employment procedures and institutional governance.<ref>{{cite web
In October 2006 an ''ad hoc'' [[Parliament of South Africa|parliamentary]] committee was established to investigate the chapter nine bodies with regard to employment procedures and institutional governance.<ref>{{cite web
|url=http://www.iol.co.za/index.php?set_id=14&click_id=6&art_id=qw1161364683323B225
|url=http://www.iol.co.za/index.php?set_id=14&click_id=6&art_id=qw1161364683323B225
|title=Committee to probe state's independent bodies
|title=Committee to probe state's independent bodies
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Also of concern was spending on the institutions and their lack of mandate to operate outside of the country.<ref>{{cite web
Also of concern was spending on the institutions and their lack of mandate to operate outside of the country.<ref>{{cite web
|url=http://www.busrep.co.za/index.php?fSectionId=566&fArticleId=3499552
|url=http://www.busrep.co.za/index.php?fSectionId=566&fArticleId=3499552
|title=Inquiry into chapter nine bodies
|title=Inquiry into chapter nine bodies
|publisher=Business Report
|publisher=Business Report
|accessdate=15 September 2008
|accessdate=15 September 2008
|archive-date=15 September 2008
|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080915060028/http://www.busrep.co.za/index.php?fSectionId=566
|url-status=dead
}}</ref>
}}</ref>
The committee recommended the establishment of a directorate, under the office of the Speaker, to liaise with the institutions.<ref>{{cite web
The committee recommended the establishment of a directorate, under the office of the Speaker, to liaise with the institutions.<ref>{{cite web
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|publisher=Parliament of South Africa
|publisher=Parliament of South Africa
|accessdate=15 September 2008
|accessdate=15 September 2008
}} {{Dead link|date=October 2010|bot=H3llBot}}</ref>
}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
{{reflist}}
{{reflist}}


==External links==
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{{Constitution of South Africa}}
{{Wikisource|Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996/Chapter 9}}
* [https://www.gov.za/documents/constitution-republic-south-africa-1996-chapter-9-state-institutions-supporting Text of Chapter 9 at South African Government Information]

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{{Constitution of South Africa |state=expanded}}
{{SA law |state=autocollapse}}


[[Category:Organisations based in South Africa]]
[[Category:Chapter nine institutions| ]]
[[Category:Government agencies of South Africa]]
[[Category:Constitution of South Africa]]
[[Category:Constitution of South Africa]]
[[Category:Ombudsmen in South Africa]]
[[Category:Ombudsman organizations]]
[[Category:Liberalism in South Africa]]

Latest revision as of 11:34, 30 June 2021

Chapter Nine Institutions refer to a group of organisations established in terms of Chapter 9 of the South African Constitution to guard democracy. The institutions are:

Though chapter nine calls for a broadcast regulator it does not specifically mandate the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA).[2] Interpretations vary on whether ICASA is a Chapter 9 institution or not.

Parliamentary review

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In October 2006 an ad hoc parliamentary committee was established to investigate the chapter nine bodies with regard to employment procedures and institutional governance.[3] Also of concern was spending on the institutions and their lack of mandate to operate outside of the country.[4] The committee recommended the establishment of a directorate, under the office of the Speaker, to liaise with the institutions.[5]

References

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  1. ^ "Constitution of the Republic of South Africa: Chapter 9 - State institutions supporting constitutional democracy". South African Government Information Service. Retrieved 15 September 2008.
  2. ^ "You defy Icasa ruling at your peril, Mantashe warns SABC". News24. Archived from the original on 15 December 2019. Retrieved 12 July 2016.
  3. ^ "Committee to probe state's independent bodies". Independent Online. Retrieved 15 September 2008.
  4. ^ "Inquiry into chapter nine bodies". Business Report. Archived from the original on 15 September 2008. Retrieved 15 September 2008.
  5. ^ "First report of ad hoc committee on review of Chapter 9 and associated institutions to the speaker of national assembly". Parliament of South Africa. Retrieved 15 September 2008. [dead link‍]
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