ABOUT NWPL
In striving for service excellence and best practice, the Legislature subscribes to the following values.
Fairness
The legislature shall at all times act in a fair manner towards executing it’s duties. We will also uphold our principles of impartiality and independence.
Transparency, Accessibility & Accountability
The Legislature is committed to upholding the Batho Pele principle of transparency, accountabilty and accessbility.
Participation
The Legislature is committed to improving and developing its public participation processes. To involve stakeholder in the legislative process.
CONSTITUTIONAL, LEGISLATIVE AND OTHER MANDATE.
Members of the Provincial Legislature are elected to represent the people and their constitutional mandate is to ensure Government by the, by providing a forum for public consideration of issues, by passing transformative legislation, scrutinising and overseeing executive organs of state.
The core function of the Legislature is to pass laws for the North West Province and to oversee organs of state.
The Main Services to be delivered by the North West Province:-
- To pass or amend a constitution for the North West Province.
- To pass Legislation for the North West Province.
- To recommend to the National Assembly Legislation concerning any matter outside the authority of the North West Legislature, or where national law prevails over the provincial law.
- To oversee the activities of the Executive Council and other organs of state; and
- To ensure public participation and oversight activities of the Legislature.
WHAT ARE THE POWERS OF THE LEGISLATURE?
The legislature has the power to pass legislation in various fields enumerated in the national constitution; in some fields the legislative power is shared with the National Parliament, while in others it is reserved to the province. The fields include such matters as health, education (except universities), agriculture, housing, environmental protection, and development planning. In fields outside the power of the North West Provincial Legislature, it may recommend legislation to the National Assembly.
The North West Provincial Legislature may also enact a constitution for that province, if two-thirds of the members vote in favour. The powers of the North West Provincial Legislature are bound only by the national constitution and the provincial constitution (if one exists). There is no provincial Constitution in the North West so it is bound by the national Constitution.
FUNCTIONS OF THE OFFICE OF THE SPEAKER
The objective of the Office is to promote a culture of participatory Democracy and representation of All Cultures, Voices and Opinions.
To promote efficient, effective and economic running of both Political and Administrative wings of the Institution.
To promote and enhance capacity for members of NWPL e.g.
• Training of Committees
• Conducting Public hearings.
• Oversight Work
• Study tours (Domestic and International).
• Monitory capacity Of the Budget.
• Conducting debates and exercising public representation.
sopa 2023
The Speaker of the North West Provincial Legislature, Hon. Basetsana S.R Dantjie will officially open the North West Provincial Legislature wherein Premier Kaobitsa Bushy Maape will deliver the State of the Province Address (SOPA) on Friday, 24 February 2023 in the Legislature Chamber at 09h00.
LATEST MEDIA STATEMENTS & ENGAGEMENTS
Benchmarking Study Tour on Agro-Processing Innovation and Industrialisation of Citrus and Cotton Farming in Limpopo Legislature
The North West Provincial Legislature Portfolio Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development, hosted by the Limpopo Portfolio Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development, successfully concluded a three-day benchmarking study tour at the Limpopo Provincial Legislature. The tour, which commenced on 18 February 2025 and is set to conclude on 21…
North West Portfolio Committee Engages Gauteng Legislature on Crime-Fighting Strategies
As part of its benchmarking exercise, the North West Provincial Legislature’s Portfolio Committee on Community Safety and Transport Management today met with its counterpart in the Gauteng Legislature. This knowledge exchange programme aims to explore alternative approaches to crime reduction, community safety management, and effective oversight models used in other…
North West Legislature Portfolio Committee on Economic Development, Conservation and Tourism Resolves to Take Legal Action Against Parks and Tourism Board Chairperson and other Members for Failure to Appear and Account on the Status Quo of the Entity and Delayed Salary Payments
The North West Legislature Portfolio Committee on Economic Development, Environment, Conservation and Tourism chaired by Hon. Mpho Khunou has resolved to take legal action against the Chairperson of the North West Parks and Tourism Board, Adv. Matshidiso Mogale together with other Board Members who include Ms. Barney Lobelo, Ms. Sharon…
Hon Karabo Magagane conducted an unannounced oversight visit to Upper Majeakgoro Clinic, Ga Mothibi Community Health Centre, Taung In-Patient Centre, and Taung Old Age Home, all located within the Greater Taung Local Municipality.
On Wednesday, 12 February 2025, the North West Provincial Legislature Portfolio Committee on Health and Social Development led by Hon Karabo Magagane conducted an unannounced oversight visit to Upper Majeakgoro Clinic, Ga Mothibi Community Health Centre, Taung In-Patient Centre, and Taung Old Age Home, all located within the Greater Taung…
Hon Karabo Magagane conducted oversight visits at the Marthie du Plessis Sentrum Old Age Home, Phaphamang Old Age Home and Bloemhof Community Health Centre
On Thursday, 13 February 2025, the North West Provincial Legislature Portfolio Committee on Health and Social Development, led by Hon Karabo Magagane conducted oversight visits at the Marthie du Plessis Sentrum Old Age Home, Phaphamang Old Age Home and Bloemhof Community Health Centre as part of the oversight week programme…
