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National Assembly

by Parliament of the Republic of South Africa

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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  1. National Assembly Programme Committee 26 October 2023

    National Assembly Programme Committee 26 October 2023 Parliament Website

  2. PLENARY (HYBRID), 27 September 2022.

    Condolences for Ms A Motaung, MP (40) Consideration of Report of PC on Transport on Economic Regulation of Transport Bill [B1 – 2020] (s76) (ATC, 16 September 2022, p 4) (no debate) Second Reading debate: Economic Regulation of Transport Bill [B1B – 2020](s76(1)) (77) Consideration of Report of…

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  3. National Assembly Programme Committee, 29 September 2022.

    Virtual Meeting Platform, 08:30 National Assembly Programme Committee, 29 September 2022. · Parliament Website

  4. NATIONAL ASSEMBLY PLENARY (HYBRID) , 28 September 2022.

    Debate as Urgent Matter of National Public Importance (Mr L E Mcdonald): The negative impact of heavy duty trucks on the safety of commuters on the roads and the recent loss of lives (95) Questions for oral reply: (180) Cluster 5: Economics Decision of Question on draft resolution (Chief Whip of...

  5. NATIONAL ASSEMBLY PLENARY (HYBRID)A,28 September 2022

    Debate as Urgent Matter of National Public Importance (Mr L E Mcdonald): The negative impact of heavy duty trucks on the safety of commuters on the roads and the recent loss of lives (95) Questions for oral reply: (180) Cluster 5: Economics Decision of Question on draft resolution (Chief Whip of...

  6. NATIONAL ASSEMBLY PLENARY (HYBRID), 29 September 2022

    Questions to the President. 14:00-17:00 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY PLENARY (HYBRID), 29 September 2022 · Parliament Website

  7. MINI-PLENARY SESSION (VIRTUAL), 27 September 2022

    Mini-plenary: Draft resolution (Chief Whip of the Opposition): Establishment of an ad hoc committee to investigate matters surrounding Phala Phala game farm theft (90) MINI-PLENARY SESSION (VIRTUAL), 27 September 2022 · Parliament Website

  8. NA Plenary (Hybrid),20 September 2022

    1. Members’ statements (50) 2. Consideration of Report of Joint Committee on Ethics and Members’ Interests on 2021 Register of Members’ Interests - Late Disclosures: Contravention of Code of Ethical Conduct and Disclosure of Members’ Interests (ATC, 11 May 2022, p 4) (5) 3. Consideration of...

  9. NA MINI-PLENARY SESSIONS (VIRTUAL), 22 September 2022

    Mini-plenary 1: 1. Subject for discussion (Ms E L Powell): Solutions to address the crisis of the ongoing illegal land invasions in the Republic (90) 2. Subject for discussion (Mr T N Mmutle): The need for a revised and strengthened regulatory environment to protect the territorial integrity of...

  10. PLENARY (HYBRID), 01 September 2022

    Debate as Urgent Matter of National Public Importance (Mr M J Cuthbert): The economic impact of theft and vandalism of public infrastructure (95) Consideration of Performers’ Protection Amendment Bill [B 24D 2016] (National Assembly – sec 76) and Report of PC on Trade and Industry thereon (ATC…

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  11. NA PLENARY (HYBRID)

    1. Questions for oral reply: (180) • Cluster 1: Peace and Security 2. Consideration of Request for Approval by Parliament of Protocol amending the Agreement between the Government of the Republic of South Africa and the Government of the State of Kuwait for the avoidance of double taxation and…

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  12. NATIONAL ASSEMBLY PLENARY (HYBRID), 15 September 2022.

    Questions to the Deputy President NATIONAL ASSEMBLY PLENARY (HYBRID), 15 September 2022 · Parliament Website

  13. NATIONAL ASSEMBLY PLENARY (HYBRID), 14 September 2022.

    Questions for oral reply: (180) Cluster 3: Governance NATIONAL ASSEMBLY PLENARY (HYBRID), 14 September 2022. · Parliament Website

  14. NATIONAL ASSEMBLY PLENARY (HYBRID) 13 Sept 2022

    14:00 – ±18:15 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY PLENARY (HYBRID) 1. Members’ statements (50) 2. Consideration of Candidate nominated for appointment as Inspector-General of Intelligence Services (Report of JSC on Intelligence, see ATC, 31 August 2022) (5) 3. Consideration of Recommendation of candidates to fill...

  15. National Assembly Plenary, 15th June 2022

    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...

  16. National Assembly Plenary, 15th June 2022

    NATIONAL ASSEMBLY PLENARY (HYBRID) 1. Debate on Youth Day (88) 2. Consideration of Candidate nominated for appointment as Inspector-General of Intelligence Services (Report of Joint Standing Committee on Intelligence, see ATC, 2 June 2022, p 2) (5) 3. Debate as Urgent Matter of National Public...

  17. National Assembly Plenary, 10th June 2022

    PLENARY (HYBRID) Resumption of debate on Vote 1: The Presidency (Reply) Parliament Website

  18. National Assembly Programme Committee, 9th June 2022

    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...

  19. National Assembly Plenary, 8th June 2022

    NA PLENARY (HYBRID) 1. Questions to the Deputy President 2. Consideration of Report of Standing Committee on Finance on Financial Sector and Deposit Insurance Levies Bill (ATC, June 2022, p) 3. Consideration of Report of Standing Committee on Finance on Financial Sector and Deposit Insurance…

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  20. National Assembly Plenary, 7th June 2022

    NA PLENARY (HYBRID) 1. Debate on Vote 2: Parliament (135) 2. Consideration of Report of PC on Home Affairs on Filling a vacancy in Electoral Commission (ATC, 31 May 2022, p 8) (5) 3. Consideration of Request for Approval by Parliament of Constitutive Act of the African Union Relating to the...

  21. National Assembly Plenary, 2nd June 2022

    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...

  22. National Assembly Programming Committee Meeting, 2nd June 2022

    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...

  23. National Assembly Plenary, 1st June 2022

    NATIONAL ASSEMBLY PLENARY (HYBRID) 1. Consideration of Report of PC on Public Enterprises on Oversight visit to Transnet Port of Durban (ATC, 28 March 2022, p 58) (5) 2. Consideration of Report of PC on Police on Oversight visit to Norwood and Tembisa Police Stations (Gauteng Province) on 4 and 5...

  24. National Assembly Plenary, 31st May 2022

    National Assembly Plenary 1. Member’s statements (50) 2. Consideration of Report of PC on Police on Criminal Law (Forensic Procedures) Amendment Bill [B 25 – 2021] (ATC, 18 May 2022, p 7) (no debate) 3. Second Reading debate: Criminal Law (Forensic Procedures) Amendment Bill [B 25 – 2021] (s75)...

  25. National Assembly Mini Plenary Session 2, 26th May 2022

    NATIONAL ASSEMBLY MINI-PLENARY SESSIONS (VIRTUAL) Mini-plenary 2: 1. Subject for discussion (Mr B S Yabo): Addressing inequality to advance the socio-economic rights of all and leave no one behind (90) 2. Consideration of Report of PC on Trade and Industry on Public Protector Report (No 37 of...

  26. National Assembly Mini Plenary Session 1, 26th May 2022

    NATIONAL ASSEMBLY MINI-PLENARY SESSIONS (VIRTUAL) Mini-plenary 1: 1. Subject for discussion (Mr M Nyhontso): Establishing shared values in a polarized, diverse society, that could cement a common nationhood and bring a sense of belonging to the most vulnerable (90) 2. Consideration of Report of…

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  27. National Assembly Programming Committee Meeting, 26th May 2022

    NA Programming Committee Meeting Parliament Website

  28. National Assembly Plenary, 25th May 2022

    NA PLENARY (HYBRID) 1. Motion (Appointment of Secretary to Parliament) 2. Condolences for Mr Mxolisi Sokatsha, MP (40) 3. Debate on Africa Day: Africa Month – Strengthening resilience and sustainability in nutrition and food security on the African continent (88) Parliament Website

  29. Mini Plenary Vote 28, 24 & 21, Police, 24th May 2022

    MINI PLENARIES (VIRTUAL) Vote 28, 24 & 21: Police (includes Independent Police Investigative Directorate and Civilian Secretariat for the Police Service) Parliament Website

  30. Mini Plenary Vote 31 Employment and Labour, 24th May 2022

    MINI PLENARIES (VIRTUAL) Vote 31: Employment and Labour Parliament Website

  31. Mini Plenary, Vote 5: Home Affairs, 24th May 2022

    MINI PLENARIES (VIRTUAL) Vote 5: Home Affairs Parliament Website

  32. Mini Plenary Vote 8: National Treasury (State Security), 24th May 2022

    MINI PLENARIES (VIRTUAL) Vote 8: National Treasury (State Security) Parliament Website

  33. Mini Plenary, Vote 13, Public Works and Infrastructure, 24th May 2022

    MINI PLENARIES (VIRTUAL) Vote 13: Public Works and Infrastructure Parliament Website

  34. Mini Plenary, Vote 23 & 26: Defence 24th May 2022

    MINI PLENARIES (VIRTUAL) Vote 23 & 26: Defence (including Military Veterans Parliament Website

  35. National Assembly Programming Committe Meeting, 19th May 2022

    NATIONAL ASSEMBLY PROGRAMMING COMMITTEE MEETING Parliament Website

  36. Subcommittee on the Review of the National Assembly Rules, 13th May 2022

    Subcommittee on the Review of the National Assembly Rules, [Consideration of matters referred by the Speaker], Virtual Meeting Platform Parliament Website

  37. National Assembly Plenary, 5th May 2022

    NA PLENARY (HYBRID) 1. Debate on Matter of National Public Importance (Mr M Hlengwa): The energy crisis and the threat of a protracted failure of Eskom (95) 2. Consideration of Report of PC on Police on Report of Commission for Gender Equality (CGE) on the State of Shelters in South Africa (ATC…

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  38. National Assembly Programme Committee, 5th May 2022

    NA Programme Committee Parliament Website

  39. National Assembly Plenary, 4th May 2022

    PLENARY (HYBRID) Questions for Oral Reply: (180) Cluster 5: Economics Parliament Website

  40. National Assembly Plenary, 3rd May 2022

    15 PLENARY (HYBRID) 1. Member’s statements (50) 2. Consideration of Local Government: Municipal Systems Amendment Bill [B 2D – 2019] (s76(1)) and of Report of PC on Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs on amendments proposed by National Council of Provinces (ATC, 24 March 2022, p 6) (5)...

  41. National Assembly Plenary, 26th April 2022

    National Assembly PLENARY (HYBRID Consideration of motion on establishment of Ad Hoc Joint Committee on Flood Disaster Relief and Recovery Parliament Website

  42. National Assembly Programme Committee, 21st April 2022

    National Assembly Programme Committee, Virtual Meeting Platform Parliament Website

  43. National Assembly Plenary, 31st March 2022

    NATIONAL ASSEMBLY PLENARY (HYBRID) [GHC] Questions to the Deputy President Parliament Website

  44. National Assembly Programme Committee, 31st March 2022

    National Assembly Programme Committee, Virtual Meeting Platform Parliament Website

  45. National Assembly Plenary, 30th March 2022 (Part 2)

    NATIONAL ASSEMBLY PLENARY (HYBRID) [GHC] 1. Draft resolution (Mr V Zungula): Motion of no confidence in the President in terms of section 102(2) of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996 (95) 2. Draft resolution (The Leader of the Opposition): Motion of no confidence in the…

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  46. National Assembly Plenary, 30th March 2022 (Part 1)

    NATIONAL ASSEMBLY PLENARY (HYBRID) [GHC] 1. Draft resolution (Mr V Zungula): Motion of no confidence in the President in terms of section 102(2) of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996 (95) 2. Draft resolution (The Leader of the Opposition): Motion of no confidence in the…

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  47. Committee for Section 194 Enquiry, 29th March 2022

    Committee for Section 194 Enquiry, (National Assembly), [Briefing by Parliament’s Constitutional and Legal Services Office (CLSO) on litigation relating to the Enquiry; Briefing by Parliament’s Constitutional and Legal Services Office (CLSO) on appointment of Evidence Leader]. Virtual Meeting...

  48. National Assembly Plenary , 24th March 2022

    NATIONAL ASSEMBLY PLENARY (HYBRID) [GHC] 1. Consideration of Report of ST on Appropriations on Division of Revenue Bill [B6 – 2022](prop s76(1)) 2. Second Reading debate: Division of Revenue Bill [B6 – 2022](prop (s76(1)) (77) 3. Committee reports Parliament Website

  49. National Assembly Programming Committee Meeting , 24 March 2022

    NA Programming Committee Meeting Parliament Website

  50. National Assembly, 23rd March 2022

    NATIONAL ASSEMBLY PLENARY (HYBRID) [GHC] Questions for Oral Reply: (180) Cluster 4: Economics Parliament Website

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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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