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National Council of Provinces

GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE PARLIAMENTARY CHAMBER

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Parliament name Parliament Parliamentary building
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Structure of parliament Bicameral
Chamber name National Council of Provinces
Related chamber (for bicameral parliaments) National Assembly
Affiliation to the IPU Yes
Affiliation date(s) 1994 -
LEADERSHIP
President

Thandi Modise (F) 

Notes Elected on 22 May 2014.
Secretary General Modibedi Eric Phindela (Council) (M) 
Penelope Tyawa (Parliament) (a.i.) (F) 
Notes Ms. Penelope Tyawa: Acting Secretary to Parliament (12 June 2017 -)
Mr. Modibedi Eric Phindela: Secretary of the National Council of Provinces, appointed on 1 June 2010.
COMPOSITION
Members (statutory / current number) 90 / 54
PERCENTAGE OF WOMEN

Percentage of women
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Women (current number) 19 (35.19%)
Mode of designation appointed 54
other 36
Notes Appointed members: appointed by parties represented in provincial legislatures.
Other: 36 special delegates representing provincial legislatures.
In addition, not more than 10 part-time representatives designated by local government may participate in the National Council of Provinces, but are not allowed to vote.
Term 5 years
Last renewal dates 21 May 2014
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CONTACT INFORMATION
Address National Council of Provinces
Parliament
P.O. Box 15 - CAPE TOWN 8000
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Phone (2721) 403 - 2118, 3615 (Secretary to the National Council of Provinces)
Fax (2721) 403 2660
(2721) 403 2604, 6287 (Secretary to Parliament)
E-mail info@parliament.gov.za
Website http://www.parliament.gov.za

This page was last updated on 12 June 2017
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