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

Chapter 6 : Provinces

Provincial Executives

133. Accountability and responsibilities

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(1)The members of the Executive Council of a province are responsible for the functions of the executive assigned to them by the Premier.

 

(2)Members of the Executive Council of a province are accountable collectively and individually to the legislature for the exercise of their powers and the performance of their functions.

 

(3)Members of the Executive Council of a province must—
(a)act in accordance with the Constitution and, if a provincial constitution has been passed for the province, also that constitution; and
(b)provide the legislature with full and regular reports concerning matters under their control.