Parliament of the Republic of South Africa National Assembly

National Assembly

South Africa has a bicameral Parliament (two Houses) supported by a joint administration. The National Assembly is the House directly elected by the voters, while the National Council of Provinces is elected by the provinces and represents them to ensure that provincial interests are taken into account in the national sphere of government.The National Assembly has 400 members. The number of seats that a party has in the Assembly is in proportion to the number of voters that voted for it in the elections. National Assembly is led by the Speaker. In performing his or her functions, the Speaker is assisted by the Deputy Speaker and three House Chairpersons, each with specific areas of responsibility determined by the Speaker.
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Joint Meeting: Portfolio Committee on Tourism and Select Committee on Trade and Industry, Economic Development, Small Bu

Joint Meeting: Portfolio Committee on Tourism and Select Committee on Trade and Industry, Economic Development, Small Business Development, Tourism, Employment and Labour, (National Assembly and National Council of Provinces), [Joint briefing by Department of Tourism on Strategic Plan and Annual Performance plan], Virtual Meeting Platform, 12:00-15:00
19 Jun 2020 2 hr 51 min

National Assembly plenary 12 - June 2020 - Part 2

10:00 – ±16:00 PLENARY 1. Consideration of Report of ST on Appropriations on Appropriation Bill [B4 - 2020](s77) (ATC, June 2020, p ) (no debate) 2. First Reading debate: Appropriation Bill [B4 – 2020](s77) (90) 3. Consideration of Votes and Schedules: Appropriation Bill [B4 – 2020](s77) (200) Second Reading: Appropriation…
15 Jun 2020 5 hr 15 min

National Assembly plenary - 12 June 2020 - Part 1

10:00 – ±16:00 PLENARY 1. Consideration of Report of ST on Appropriations on Appropriation Bill [B4 - 2020](s77) (ATC, June 2020, p ) (no debate) 2. First Reading debate: Appropriation Bill [B4 – 2020](s77) (90) 3. Consideration of Votes and Schedules: Appropriation Bill [B4 – 2020](s77) (200) Second Reading: Appropriation…
15 Jun 2020 3 hr 14 min

National Assembly Pleabry - 09 June 2020

14:00 PLENARY (VIRTUAL) 14:00 – ±17:00 PLENARY 1. Consideration of Report of PC on Social Development on Social Assistance Amendment Bill [B 8 – 2018] (s76(1)) (ATC, 19 March 2020, p 10) 2. Second Reading: Social Assistance Amendment Bill [B 8B – 2018] (s76(1)) (5) 3. Consideration of Report of…
15 Jun 2020 3 hr 37 min

President's calling of Joint Sitting of NA & NCOP

South Africa has a bicameral Parliament (two Houses) supported by a joint administration. The National Assembly is the House directly elected by the voters, while the National Council of Provinces is elected by the provinces and represents them to ensure that provincial interests are taken into account in the national…
15 Sep 2019 1 min

Joint Sitting called by President Ramaphosa

South Africa has a bicameral Parliament (two Houses) supported by a joint administration. The National Assembly is the House directly elected by the voters, while the National Council of Provinces is elected by the provinces and represents them to ensure that provincial interests are taken into account in the national…
15 Sep 2019 1 min
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