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
North West Provincial Legislature delegation attends the 2026 NCSL Legislative Summit in Chicago, USA
The Hon. Speaker of the North West Provincial Legislature, Dr. Desbo Mohono, is leading a delegation to the 2026 National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) Legislative Summit, currently taking place in Chicago, Illinois, USA, from 27–29 July 2026. The delegation comprises the Secretary to the North West Provincial Legislature, Adv.…
Speaker of the Legislature, Dr. Desbo Mohono led tributes for the late Hon. Primrose Bogatsu from the Economic Freedom Fighters
Speaker of the Legislature, Dr. Desbo Mohono led tributes for the late Hon. Primrose Bogatsu from the Economic Freedom Fighters during the Special House Sitting. Members of the Legislature sent messages of comfort and condolences to the Bogatsu family. Hon. Bogatsu was also the Deputy Chairperson of the Multi-Party Women…
NORTH WEST LEGISLATURE CHAIRPERSON OF CHAIRPERSONS LEADS MANDELA DAY OUTREACH TO SUPPORT ELDERLY AND LEARNERS IN THE DR. RUTH S. MOMPATI DISTRICT
The Chairperson of Chairpersons of the North West Provincial Legislature, Hon. Tebogo Modise, dedicated 67 minutes of service in commemoration of International Nelson Mandela Day through community outreach initiatives at the Ikageng Adult Centre and Saruchera Primary School in Vryburg, Dr. Ruth Segomotsi Mompati District.The annual commemoration seeks to inspire…
North West Legislature Staff and Community Partners Bring Hope to Boikhutso Hospice Through Mandela Day Initiative
21 July 2026 - The North West Provincial Legislature today reaffirmed its commitment to community upliftment by commemorating International Nelson Mandela Day through a meaningful community service initiative at Boikhutso Hospice in Lichtenburg in the Ditsobotla Local Municipality.The Legislature's Chief Whip, Hon. Motlalepula Rosho, was joined by the Executive Mayor…
The Legislature hosted the Youth Sectoral Parliament chaired by Deputy Speaker, Hon. Collen Maine
The Legislature hosted the Youth Sectoral Parliament chaired by Deputy Speaker, Hon. Collen Maine, under the theme: "Unlocking Youth Potential Through Opportunities, Innovation and Inclusive Development,” at Rustenburg Civic Centre in Rustenburg. Hon. Maine said the event aimed to introduce a new model of hosting sectoral parliaments aligned with the…
