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
Ad Hoc Committe on Allegations Against Member (s) by Naledi Municipal Mayor, Cllr. Clifton J Groep heard testomony from the fourth witness, Mr. Thabo Appolous…
Ad Hoc Committe on Allegations Against Member (s) by Naledi Municipal Mayor, Cllr. Clifton J Groep heard testomony from the fourth witness, Mr. Thabo Appolous... Related Posts Ad Hoc Committe on Allegations Against Member (s) by Naledi Municipal Mayor, Cllr. Clifton J Groep heard testomony from the fourth witness, Mr.…
North West Legislature to Host People with Disability Sectoral Parliament 2025
The North West Provincial Legislature will host the People with Disability Sectoral Parliament on Friday, 28 November 2025, at the Kings’ Gate Hotel in Rustenburg, starting at 10h00. The event will be held under the theme: “Creating Strategic Multisectoral Partnerships for a Disability-Inclusive Society.”The Sectoral Parliament aims to provide individuals…
Cllr. Clifton J Groep continued on day 2 and 3 with the second and third witnesses, Mr. Thabo Sejake and Mr. Mothusi Montwedi.
Ad Hoc Committee into Allegations against Member (s) by Mayor of Naledi Local Municipality, Cllr. Clifton J Groep continued on day 2 and 3 with the second and third witnesses, Mr. Thabo Sejake and Mr. Mothusi Montwedi. Related Posts Ad Hoc Committe on Allegations Against Member (s) by Naledi Municipal…
SUMMARY OF THE RESOLUTIONS OF THE CAPACITY BUILDING SEMINAR FOR MEMBERS OF PARLIAMENT (Sun City, South Africa, 24–27 Nov 2025)
The seminar focused on how African Parliaments can strengthen social protection, promote inclusive economic growth, expand universal health coverage, and support innovation, skills development, and entrepreneurship. Participants reaffirmed the role of Parliaments in legislation, oversight, budget approval, and ensuring policies that advance sustainable development in line with Agenda 2063, the…
Speaker, Dr Desbo Mohono is hosting a capacity building seminar in collaboration with Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) Africa region at Sun City Resort
The North West Provincial Legislature indef the leadership of the Speaker,Dr Desbo Mohono is hosting a capacity building seminar in collaboration with Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) Africa region at Sun City Resort near Rustenburg from 25-26 November 2025. The seminar is held under the theme: “Enhancing Social Protection and Inclusive…
