Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996 (Act No. 108 of 1996)

Chapter 6 : Provinces

Provincial Legislatures

105. Composition and election of provincial legislatures

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(1)A provincial legislature consists of women and men elected as members in terms of an electoral system that—
(a)is prescribed by national legislation;
(b)is based on that province's segment of the national common voters roll;
(c)provides for a minimum voting age of 18 years; and
(d)results, in general, in proportional representation.

 

(2)A provincial legislature consists of between 30 and 80 members. The number of members, which may differ among the provinces, must be determined in terms of a formula prescribed by national legislation.