Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996 (Act No. 108 of 1996)Chapter 4 : ParliamentNational Assembly55. Powers of National Assembly |
| (1) | In exercising its legislative power, the National Assembly may— |
| (a) | consider, pass, amend or reject any legislation before the Assembly; and |
| (b) | initiate or prepare legislation, except money Bills. |
| (2) | The National Assembly must provide for mechanisms— |
| (a) | to ensure that all executive organs of state in the national sphere of government are accountable to it; and |
| (b) | to maintain oversight of |
| (i) | the exercise of national executive authority, including the implementation of legislation; and |
| (ii) | any organ of state. |