answersLogoWhite

0


Best Answer

The Constitutional Court is the highest court in the land, however it is not a court of first referral.

The basic structure is as follows:

Constitutional Court

^

Supreme Court of Appeal

^

High Court

^

Magistrates Court

In additional you also have the labour court, and the labour appeals court

User Avatar

Wiki User

14y ago
This answer is:
User Avatar

Add your answer:

Earn +20 pts
Q: What is the court structure of South Africa?
Write your answer...
Submit
Still have questions?
magnify glass
imp
Related questions

Explain briefly the court structure in South Africa?

The Constitutional Court is the highest decision making body in the land. Then we have the Supreme Court of Appeal. The High Court The Magistrate Court


When was labor Court of South Africa created?

Labour Court of South Africa was created in 1995.


When was Electoral Court of South Africa created?

Electoral Court of South Africa was created in 1996.


When was Constitutional Court of South Africa created?

Constitutional Court of South Africa was created in 1994.


When was Supreme Court of Appeal of South Africa created?

Supreme Court of Appeal of South Africa was created in 1910.


What are the settings of the South African Courts?

supreme court of SOUTH AFRICA is called High Court OF South Africa it has 7 provincial division at province level.


What is the constitutional court of South Africa?

The Constitutional Court is the highest court in South Africa, meaning that it has the power to make decisions that overrule the lower courts. It has the power to repel legislation enabled by parliament. The Court is not a court of first instance, meaning that matters first have to be heard in a lower court, before it can be adjudicated on by the Constitutional Court. The Court serves the purpose of upholding and defending the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, which is the founding document that sets out the rights of all of the citizens of the country.


What is the official language spoken in court proceedings in Johannesburg South Africa?

South Africa has 11 official languages and all these languages are allowed in court proceedings. However, the main language spoken is English.


How long before you can get married after a divorce in South Africa?

once the court has divorced you in court how long must i wait to get remarried


What has the author H J Erasmus written?

H. J. Erasmus has written: 'Superior Court practice' -- subject(s): Court rules, Rules and practice, South Africa, South Africa. Supreme Court 'The origins of Rome in historiography from Petrarch to Perizonius ..' -- subject(s): Historiography


What has the author H O Buckle written?

H. O. Buckle has written: 'The civil practice of the Magistrates' Courts in South Africa' -- subject(s): Civil procedure, Court rules, Justices of the peace, South Africa, South Africa. Magistrates' Courts


Explain the doctrine of judicial precedence in South Africa?

it is a court decisions