Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996
Dissolution of provincial legislatures before expiry of term
- Jurisdiction
- South Africa
- Provision
- 109
- Source language
- English
- Recorded status
- in force
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- Recorded status
- in force
Provision text
Official source(1) The Premier of a province must dissolve the provincial legislature if—
(a) the legislature has adopted a resolution to dissolve with a supporting vote of a
majority of its members; and
(b) three years have passed since the legislature was elected.
(2) An Acting Premier must dissolve the provincial legislature if—
(a) there is a vacancy in the office of Premier; and
(b) the legislature fails to elect a new Premier within 30 days after the vacancy
occurred.
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Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996 · justice.gov.za · Retrieved 17 August 2026.
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