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

Chapter 5 : The President and National Executive

92. Accountability and responsibilities

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(1)The Deputy President and Ministers are responsible for the powers and functions of the executive assigned to them by the President.

 

(2)Members of the Cabinet are accountable collectively and individually to Parliament for the exercise of their powers and the performance of their functions.

 

(3)Members of the Cabinet must—
(a)act in accordance with the Constitution; and
(b)provide Parliament with full and regular reports concerning matters under their control.