Frequently Asked Questions - About Parliament

Yes, they do. Here it is: Code of Conduct

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Central Tenets of Government
Structure of Government
State Institutions Supporting Democracy

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The budget is introduced to the National Assembly by the Minister of Finance. The Houses then discuss the money that would be allocated to each separate government department. These budgets are then approved by Parliament. It is Parliament’s duty to ensure that public funds are spent on improving the quality of life of all South Africans. The 2008 money Bills Amendment Procedure amd Related Matters Act is the legislation that permits Parliament to not only debate but also amend Money Bills.

 

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• List of National Assembly MPs

• List of NCOP MPs

• Committee Membership

• Committee Membership with photos
  

• House and Committee Chairpersons and Whips

 

Parliament is responsible for making and passing laws. The National Assembly also chooses the President and is a national forum where issues are debated publicly. The Assembly also has to scrutinise and oversee the actions of the executive. The National Council of Provinces, on the other hand, must ensure that provincial interests are taken into account in the national sphere of government. It does that by taking part in the law-making process and by being the forum where issues affecting the provinces are debated publicly.