■ Constitutional Assembly: Theme Committee One (Character of the Democratic State): Minutes of the Theme Committee Meeting

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At this meeting, representatives of the Western Cape Provincial Council of Churches gave a report to the Committee and then the Committee discussed issues that arose from the report. The Committee then discussed the Draft Report on Foreign Relations and International Law. Finally, the Committee discussed party submissions concerning the name and symbols for the country, languages, and seats of government.

Language: English
Level: Introductory
Publisher: (South Africa, August 1995)
Region:South Africa
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