Legislatures urged to use Legislative and Oversight Mandate for Gender Transformation
The National Assembly Speaker, Ms Nosiviwe Mapisa Nqakula, has urged the South African Legislative Sector (SALS) to effectively use its legislative and oversight mandate ...
SA Legislative Sector concludes successfull Development Seminar
The three-day Development Seminar was hosted by the Forum of Secretaries (FoS) under the South African Legislative Sector (SALS) from 7-9 August 2023.
SA Legislatures Lead Implementation of Key Projects for African Society of Clerks
The South African Legislatures are represented in the Steering Committee of the Society of Clerks African Region (SoCATT) by the Secretary to the Free State Provincial Legislature, Mr Joseph Machaka
About Us
History and Context
Since the advent of democracy in 1994, the South African Legislatures have been focused on repealing unconstitutional laws, passing transformatory laws, building democratic and transparent legislatures responsive to the demands of the transformation agenda, and overseeing the establishment on new institutions to promote democracy and human rights.
Strong emphasis was placed on the function of lawmaking.
Vision
The vision of the South African Legislative Sector is to be an activist, vibrant Legislative Sector deepening democracy.
Purpose
Ensure or contribute to a better life for all South African citizens through fulfilling the constitutional mandate of Parliament and the Provincial Legislatures.
Priorities
Nation building. Building strong legislatures and a strong legislative sector. Deepening parliamentary democracy. Developing representative democracy
