The government Flashcards
Levels of government Laws Executive Parliament National council of provinces The judiciary The ministers The presidents Capital of SA
Current president
Cyril Ramaphosa
From 15/02/2018
Elected by head of state and head of the national executive (national assembly)
Serves 2 terms (5 years each)
Deputy President
From when
Paul Mashatile
From 06/03/2023
Appointed by the president
Minister of education
Angi Motshekaga
Minister of police
Bheki Cele
Chief Justice
Raymond Zondo
Since 04/01/2022
Leader of Gauteng
Panyaza Lesufi
Speaker at Parliament
Nosiviwe Mapisa Nquakula
Capital of South Africa
Pretoria - Executive/administrative capital (Union Buildings)
Bloemfontein - Judicial Capital (Constitutional Court)
Cape Town - Legislative Capital (Parliament)
Executive Branches responsibility
Run the country
Make laws and policies
Deal with safety and security of the country
Members of the executive branch
President Cyril Ramaphosa
Deputy President Paul Mashatile
Members of the cabinet
President
Deputy President
Cabinet Ministers (national level)
What is parliament?
Cape Town:
National assembly and national council of provinces
What is the role of parliament?
Passing laws
Power to change the constitution
Control the executive - answer to parliament
What does parliament do?
Represents the people
Choosing the president
Ensuring members of the executive perform their jobs properly
Debate important topics
How many members of parliament?
400 members - 350 members
200 = 5 years
200 = 4 years