Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996 (Act No. 108 of 1996)Chapter 6 : ProvincesProvincial Legislatures105. Composition and election of provincial legislatures |
(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. |