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 Legislature Portfolio Committee on Community Safety Issues Summons as NTI Inquiry Nears Completion
The Portfolio Committee on Community Safety and Transport Management chaired by Hon. Freddy Sonakile has issued official summonses as it moves to finalise its inquiry into the affairs of the North West Transport Investment (NTI) SOC Ltd. Summonses have been issued to:Business Rescue Practitioner 1, Mr Thomas Sammons; and Directors…
Portfolio Committee on Premier and Finance chaired by Hon. Nathan Oliphant conducted public hearings on the North West Gambling and Betting Taxes Bill
On Tuesday, 2 December 2025, the Portfolio Committee on Premier and Finance chaired by Hon. Nathan Oliphant conducted public hearings on the North West Gambling and Betting Taxes Bill, 2025 at Utlwanang Community Hall in Christiana, Elandsrand Community Hall in Brits, Tigane Community Hall in Tigane and Delareyville Municipal Hall…
Speaker of the Legislature, Dr. Desbo Mohono is currently attending the Southern African Development Community’s Parliamentary Forum 58th Plenary Session in Durban.
Speaker of the Legislature, Dr. Desbo Mohono is currently attending the Southern African Development Community’s Parliamentary Forum 58th Plenary Session in Durban. The forum is from 30 November to 5 December 2025. Related Posts North West Legislature Portfolio Committee on Community Safety Issues Summons as NTI Inquiry Nears Completion by…
The North West Provincial Legislature hosted the People with Disability Sectoral Parliament on Friday, 28 November 2025
The North West Provincial Legislature hosted 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. Related Posts North West Legislature Portfolio Committee…
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The Ad Hoc Committee established by the North West Provincial Legislature to investigate allegations made by the Mayor of Naledi Local Municipality, Cllr Clifton J Groep, against Member(s) of the Legislature has concluded its first round of witness appearances. All evidence before the Committee was led by Adv Pule Seleka…
