Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996 (Act No. 108 of 1996)Chapter 11 : Security ServicesDefence202. Command of defence force |
| (1) | The President as head of the national executive is Commander-in- Chief of the defence force, and must appoint the Military Command of the defence force. |
| (2) | Command of the defence force must be exercised in accordance with the directions of the Cabinet member responsible for defence, under the authority of the President. |