The national legislature or Parliament of South Africa falls under the national government and consists of two Houses: the National Assembly (the lower house) and National Council of Provinces (the upper house), whose members are elected by the people of South Africa. Each House has its own distinct functions and powers, as set out in the Constitution.
The National Assembly (NA) is responsible for choosing the President, passing laws, ensuring that the members of the executive perform their work properly, and providing a forum where the representatives of the people can publicly debate issues.
The National Council of Provinces (NCOP) is also involved in the law-making process and provides a forum for debate on issues affecting the provinces. Its main focus is ensuring that provincial interests are taken into account in the national sphere of government.
In specific cases, local government representatives also participate in debates in the National Council of Provinces.
Parliament plays a direct and active role in national affairs. It is the place where the members of Parliament look after your interests.
Members of Parliament (MPs) have many responsibilities, including:
- Making laws that will improve our lives
- Discussing and debating government policy and other political issues
- Consulting with you, the people, and representing your views in Parliament
- Helping people in their constituencies
- Approving the budgets of government departments, as presented to Parliament by the Minister of Finance
- Making sure that the work that government promised to do is being done
- Checking that public money is being spent wisely
Reporting Entities
Office Bearers/Management
Secretary to Parliament
- Mr Xolile George
Secretary to the National Assembly
- Mr Masibulele Xaso
Secretary to the National Council of Provinces
- Adv Modibedi Phindela
Deputy Secretaries to Parliament
- Adv Modibedi Phindela (Support Services)
- Mr Masibulele Xaso (Acting: Core Business)
Chief Finance Officer
- Ms Nomonde Mpefumlo (Acting)
Division Managers
- Ms Ressida Begg (Core Business Support)
- Ms Fatima Boltman (Information Communication Technology)
- Dr Leon Gabriel (Knowledge and Information Services)
- Adv Anthea Gordon (Acting Registrar of Member’s Interests)
- Ms Linda Harper (Acting: Member Support Service)
- Ms Brenda Mashika (Strategic Management and Governance)
- Mr Vuyisile Mathiti (Acting: Human Resources Management)
- Mr Moloto Mothapo (Parliamentary Communication Services)
- Ms Emilize Nezar (Chief Audit Executive)
- Ms Sandisiwe Schalk (Legislative Sector Support)
- Ms Julia Sefako (Risk and Compliance)
- Mr Dumisani Sithole (International Relations and Protocol)
- Ms Mabatho Zungu (Institutional Support Services)
Communications Officers
- Mr Moloto Mothapo (Spokesperson)
Contact Details
The contact details of the Parliament of South Africa are listed in the table below.
| Physical Address: | Parliament Street, Cape Town |
| Postal Address: | P.O. Box 15, Cape Town, 8000 |
| Telephone: | 021 403 2911 |
| Fax: | 021 403 8219 |
| Email: | info@parliament.gov.za |
| Website: | www.parliament.gov.za |
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| Clusters of South Africa’s National Government |
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| ➜ Central Government Administration ➜ Justice and Protection Services ➜ Financial and Administration Services ➜ Economic Services and Infrastructure Development ➜ Social Services |
