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
Dr. Desbo Mohono presided over the House Sitting where Members of the political parties represented in the Legislature paid tribute to the late Hon. Modiegi Dikolomela of the Economic Freedom Fighters.
Speaker of the Legislature, Dr. Desbo Mohono presided over the House Sitting where Members of the political parties represented in the Legislature paid tribute to the late Hon. Modiegi Dikolomela of the Economic Freedom Fighters. She passed on on 2 February 2026 and was laid to rest at her home…
North West Legislature Speaker, Dr. Mohono Welcomes Hon. Amogelang Jeannete Matuane as a New Member of the Provincial Legislature from Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF)
North West Legislature Speaker, Dr. Mohono Welcomes Hon. Amogelang Jeannete Matuane as a New Member of the Provincial Legislature from Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) The Speaker of the North West Provincial Legislature, Dr. Desbo Mohono has welcomed Hon. Amogelang Jeannette Matuane as the new Member of the Provincial Legislature. This…
NORTH WEST LEGISLATURE PORTFOLIO COMMITTEE ON HEALTH TO MEET DEPARTMENT ON TB AWARENESS MANAGEMENT, HIV PREVENTION AND IMPACT OF USA PEPFAR FUNDING CUTS
The North West Provincial Legislature Portfolio Committee on Health and Social Development, chaired by Hon. Karabo Magagane, will convene a meeting with the Department of Health to obtain clarity on tuberculosis (TB) awareness and management interventions across the province. The Committee will consider comprehensive reports focusing on TB awareness initiatives,…
North West Legislature Invites Members of Media for Media Briefing on the Readiness to Host the Official Opening of Legislature and State of the Province Address 2026
The North West Provincial Legislature led by the Secretary, Adv. Lutendo Netshitumbu invites members of the media for a media briefing on readiness for the Official Opening of the Legislature and State of the Province Address 2026, that will be held on Thursday, 26 February 2026 in the Legislature Chamber…
North West Legislature Speaker Dr. Desbo Mohono to Preside over House Sitting to Honour the Late Hon. Modiegi Dikolomela
The Speaker of the North West Provincial Legislature, Dr. Desbo Mohono will preside over Legislature House Sitting where Members of the different political parties represented in the Legislature will honour the life of the late Hon. Modiegi Dikolomela from the Economic Freedom Fighters. Hon. Dikolomela passed on on 3 February…
