Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996 (Act No. 108 of 1996)Chapter 5 : The President and National Executive85. Executive authority of the Republic |
| (1) | The executive authority of the Republic is vested in the President. |
| (2) | The President exercises the executive authority, together with the other members of the Cabinet, by— |
| (a) | implementing national legislation except where the Constitution or an Act of Parliament provides otherwise; |
| (b) | developing and implementing national policy; |
| (c) | co-ordinating the functions of state departments and administrations; |
| (d) | preparing and initiating legislation; and |
| (e) | performing any other executive function provided for in the Constitution or in national legislation. |