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

Chapter 4 : Parliament

(1)	The President must dissolve the National Assembly if—

(a)	the Assembly has adopted a resolution to dissolve with a supporting vote of a majority of its members; and

(b)	three years have passed since the Assembly was elected.

(2)	The Acting President must dissolve the National Assembly if—

(a)	there is a vacancy in the office of President; and

(b)	the Assembly fails to elect a new President within 30 days after the vacancy occurred.