Annexure B
ANNEXURE B
Government of national unity: national Sphere
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Section 84 of the new Constitution is deemed to contain the following
additional subsection:
“(3) The President must consult the Executive Deputy Presidents—
(a) in the development and execution of the policies of the national
government;
(b) in all matters relating to the management of the Cabinet and the
performance of Cabinet business;
(c) in the assignment of functions to the Executive Deputy Presidents;
(d) before making any appointment under the Constitution or any
legislation, including the appointment of ambassadors or other
diplomatic representatives;
(e) before appointing commissions of inquiry;
(f) before calling a referendum; and
(g) before pardoning or reprieving offenders.”.
Section 89 of the new Constitution is deemed to contain the following
additional subsection:
“(3) Subsections (1) and (2) apply also to an Executive Deputy President.”.
Paragraph (a) of section 90(1) of the new Constitution is deemed to read as
follows:
“(a) an Executive Deputy President designated by the President;”.
Section 91 of the new Constitution is deemed to read as follows:
“Cabinet
91. (1) The Cabinet consists of the President, the Executive Deputy Presidents
and—
(a) not more than 27 Ministers who are members of the National Assembly
and appointed in terms of subsections (8) to (12); and
(b) not more than one Minister who is not a member of the 175 National
Assembly and appointed in terms of subsection (13), provided the
President, acting in consultation with the Executive Deputy Presidents
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