National Council of Provinces

Question 1

What is the National Council of Provinces?

Answer 1

Provincial and local government have a say in parliament
90 members - 10 each provinces
Serves a 5 year term

Question 2

The Judiciary

Answer 2

System of courts
Independent, but answers to the constitution

Question 3

Constitutional Court

Answer 3

Uphold the constitution - fundamental rights and freedom
Only they have the authority to declare an Act of Parliament invalid
11 judges - 12 year term - uphold law, apply impartially without prejudice
8 judges least - majority win

Question 4

Supreme Court of Appeal

Answer 4

Civil, criminal and labour issues
8 judges in Bloemfontein

Question 5

High Court

Answer 5

Serious Crime
Each province in the provincial capital

Question 6

Magistrates Court

Answer 6

Lowest level, civil, crime
Not serious

Question 7

Other courts

Answer 7

Small claim courts - R3000 or less
Electoral courts - disputes between political parties
Labour courts - Labour relations issue
Land claim courts - land redistributions