Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996 (Act No. 108 of 1996)Chapter 6 : ProvincesProvincial Executives127. Powers and functions of Premiers |
| (1) | The Premier of a province has the powers and functions entrusted to that office by the Constitution and any legislation. |
| (2) | The Premier of a province is responsible for— |
| (a) | assenting to and signing Bills; |
| (b) | referring a Bill back to the provincial legislature for reconsideration of the Bill's constitutionality; |
| (c) | referring a Bill to the Constitutional Court for a decision on the Bill's constitutionality; |
| (d) | summoning the legislature to an extraordinary sitting to conduct special business; |
| (e) | appointing commissions of inquiry; and |
| (f) | calling a referendum in the province in accordance with national legislation. |