name two South African constitutions of which you have learned in this module

Question

that were promulgated during the twentieth century that entrenched only the
formal testing powers of the courts.

Answer 1

The two South African constitutions that were promulgated during the twentieth century and entrenched only the formal testing powers of the courts are:

1. The Constitution of 1961: This was the constitution that established the Republic of South Africa and abolished the monarchy. It entrenched the formal testing powers of the courts and provided for a Supreme Court of South Africa and High Courts.

2. The Constitution of 1983: This was the constitution that was enacted by the government of PW Botha and entrenched the formal testing powers of the courts. It also established a Constitutional Court to hear matters relating to the interpretation and enforcement of the constitution. However, this constitution was widely criticized for its provisions that allowed for detention without trial and restrictions on freedom of speech and association.