Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996
Sittings of National Council
- Jurisdiction
- South Africa
- Provision
- 63
- Source language
- English
- Recorded status
- in force
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- Recorded status
- in force
Provision text
Official source(1) The National Council of Provinces may determine the time and duration of its
sittings and its recess periods.
(2) The President may summon the National Council of Provinces to an extraordinary
sitting at any time to conduct special business.
(3) Sittings of the National Council of Provinces are permitted at places other than the
seat of Parliament only on the grounds of public interest, security or convenience,
and if provided for in the rules and orders of the Council.
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Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996 · justice.gov.za · Retrieved 17 August 2026.
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