Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996
Powers of National Assembly
- Jurisdiction
- South Africa
- Provision
- 55
- Source language
- English
- Recorded status
- in force
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- Recorded status
- in force
Provision text
Official source(1) In exercising its legislative power, the National Assembly may—
(a) consider, pass, amend or reject any legislation before the Assembly; and
(b) initiate or prepare legislation, except money Bills.
(2) The National Assembly must provide for mechanisms—
(a) to ensure that all executive organs of state in the national sphere of
government are accountable to it; and
(b) to maintain oversight of—
(i) the exercise of national executive authority, including the
implementation of legislation; and
(ii) any organ of state.
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Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996 · justice.gov.za · Retrieved 17 August 2026.
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