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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]]
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*the [[Independent Communications Authority of South Africa]] (Icasa).<ref>{{cite web
Though chapter nine calls for a broadcast regulator it does not specifically mandate the [[Independent Communications Authority of South Africa]] (ICASA).<ref>{{cite web
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|title=You defy Icasa ruling at your peril, Mantashe warns SABC
|title=You defy Icasa ruling at your peril, Mantashe warns SABC
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|accessdate=12 July 2016
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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.
}}</ref> Interpretations vary on whether ICASA is a Chapter 9 institution or not.


==Parliamentary review==
==Parliamentary review==
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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
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|title=Inquiry into chapter nine bodies
|title=Inquiry into chapter nine bodies
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|publisher=Business Report
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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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==External links==
==External links==
{{Wikisource|Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996/Chapter 9}}
{{Wikisource|Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996/Chapter 9}}
* [http://www.info.gov.za/documents/constitution/1996/96cons9.htm Text of Chapter 9 at South African Government Information]
* [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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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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