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6RXWK $IULFD LV D FRQVWLWXWLRQDO GHPRFUDF\ ZLWK D WKUHHWLHU system of government and an independent judiciary. The QDWLRQDO SURYLQFLDO DQG ORFDO OHYHOV RI JRYHUQPHQW DOO KDYH OHJLVODWLYHDQGH[HFXWLYHDXWKRULW\LQWKHLURZQVSKHUHVDQG DUHGHÀQHGLQWKH&RQVWLWXWLRQDV´GLVWLQFWLYHLQWHUGHSHQGHQW DQGLQWHUUHODWHGµ The Constitution The Constitution is the supreme law of the land. No other law or government action can supersede the provisions of the Constitution. The Constitution of the Republic of South $IULFDRIZDVDSSURYHGE\WKH&RQVWLWXWLRQDO&RXUWRQ 'HFHPEHUDQGWRRNHIIHFWRQ)HEUXDU\ Government *RYHUQPHQWFRQVLVWVRIQDWLRQDOSURYLQFLDODQGORFDOVSKHUHV 7KH SRZHUV RI WKH OHJLVODWXUH H[HFXWLYH DQG FRXUWV DUH separate. Parliament 3DUOLDPHQWFRQVLVWVRIWKH1DWLRQDO$VVHPEO\DQGWKH1DWLRQDO Council of Provinces (NCOP). Parliamentary sittings are open to the public. Several measures have been implemented to make Parliament more accessible and accountable. National Assembly 7KH 1DWLRQDO $VVHPEO\ FRQVLVWV RI QR IHZHU WKDQ  DQG QR PRUH WKDQ  PHPEHUV HOHFWHG WKURXJK D V\VWHP RI SURSRUWLRQDOUHSUHVHQWDWLRQIRUDÀYH\HDUWHUP,WHOHFWVWKH 3UHVLGHQWDQGVFUXWLQLVHVWKHH[HFXWLYH National Council of Provinces 7KH1&23FRQVLVWVRISHUPDQHQWPHPEHUVDQGVSHFLDO delegates. The purpose of the NCOP is to represent the interests of the provinces in the national sphere of government. Government clusters Clusters were established to foster an integrated approach to JRYHUQDQFHWKDWLVDLPHGDWLPSURYLQJJRYHUQPHQWSODQQLQJ decision making and service delivery. The main objective is to ensure proper coordination of all government programmes at national and provincial levels. 7KHVHYHQFOXVWHUVDUH ‡ Infrastructure Development

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‡ (FRQRPLF6HFWRUVDQG(PSOR\PHQW ‡ *RYHUQDQFHDQG$GPLQLVWUDWLRQ ‡ Human Development ‡ Social Protection and Community Development ‡ ,QWHUQDWLRQDO&RRSHUDWLRQ7UDGHDQG6HFXULW\ ‡ -XVWLFH&ULPH3UHYHQWLRQDQG6HFXULW\ Izimbizo 7KH1DWLRQDO,PEL]R)RFXV:HHNUDQIURPWR-XO\ XQGHUWKHWKHPH´7RJHWKHUZHPRYH6RXWK$IULFDIRUZDUGµ The Focus Week saw Cabinet members engage in dialogues of empowerment with various communities across the coun try. The ,]LPEL]R programme is a communication platform that enables the citizenry to have a meaningful and direct HQJDJHPHQW ZLWK PHPEHUV RI WKH QDWLRQDO SURYLQFLDO DQG ORFDOH[HFXWLYH 7KH ,PEL]R )RFXV :HHN FRLQFLGHG ZLWK WKH ÀUVW ,QWHUQD tional Mandela Day since the passing of former President Nelson Mandela. 2Q  -XO\ D QXPEHU RI VWDNHKROGHUV SDUWLFLSDWHG LQ D FOHDQXS FDPSDLJQ *RYHUQPHQW KRVWHG RYHU  FOHDQXS DFWLYLWLHV DW VFKRROV KRVSLWDOV FRPPXQLW\ IDFLOLWLHV DQG orphanage centres countrywide in honour of former President 0DQGHOD·VOHJDF\ 'XULQJWKH,PEL]R)RFXV:HHNJRYHUQPHQWHPEDUNHGRQ DSSUR[LPDWHO\L]LPEL]R events across the country. +PVGT/KPKUVGTKCN%QOOKVVGGU +/%U ,Q -XO\  3UHVLGHQW -DFRE =XPD DSSRLQWHG ,0&V WKDW ZRXOG IRUP SDUW RI WKH QHZ JRYHUQPHQW V\VWHP RI WKH ÀIWK democratic administration. The IMCs are appointed by the 3UHVLGHQW DQG LQ FHUWDLQ LQVWDQFHV E\ &DELQHW  IRU VSHFLÀF SXUSRVHVWKDWUHTXLUHWKHDWWHQWLRQDQGGHGLFDWLRQRIDWHDP of certain ministers. The mandate of the IMCs is limited to WKHPDWWHUWKDWWKH\DUHHVWDEOLVKHGWRH[HFXWH7KH,0&V LQFOXGH ‡ IMC on the Prevention and Combating of Corruption; ‡ IMC on Information and Publicity; ‡ IMC on State funerals;

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• IMC on the Revitalisation of Distressed Mining communities; • IMC on Migration. The Presidency The Presidency is the executive manager of government. It is situated in the Union Buildings, Pretoria, and has a subsidiary office in Tuynhuys, . There are two ministers in The Presidency, one responsible for the National Planning Commission (NPC) and the other for Performance Monitoring and Evaluation. The National Development Plan (NDP) offers a long-term socio-economic development road map. The NDP: Vision for 2030 focuses on the following strategic areas of development: • creating jobs • expanding infrastructure • sustainable use of resources • transforming urban and rural spaces • improving education and training • providing quality healthcare • building a capable state • fighting crime and corruption • uniting the nation. The Deputy President The President appoints the Deputy President from among the members of the National Assembly. Cabinet Cabinet consists of the President, as head of the Cabinet, the Deputy President and ministers. The President appoints Premiers, as at October 2015 Province Premier Eastern Cape Free State Sekgobelo Elias Magashule Gauteng David Makhura KwaZulu-Natal Edward Limpopo Stanley Mathabatha Mpumalanga Northern Cape Sylvia Lucas North West Western Cape

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Cabinet ministers and deputy ministers, as at October 2015

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Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries

Arts and Culture Rejoice Mabudafhasi

Basic Education Enver Surty

Communications Stella Ndabeni- Abrahams

Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Andries Nel

Defence and Military Nosiviwe Mapisa- Veterans Nqakula

Economic Development Madala Masuku

Energy Tina Joemat- Thembi Majola Pettersson

Environmental Affairs Barbara Thomson

Finance Mcebisi Jonas

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Higher Education and Mduduzi Manana Training

Home Affairs

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Cabinet ministers and deputy ministers, as at October 2014

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International Relations and Maite Nkoana- Nomaindia Mfeketo Cooperation Mashabane Luwellyn Landers

Justice and Correctional Michael Masutha Services John Jeffery

Labour Mildred Oliphant Patekile Holomisa

Mineral Resources Godfrey Oliphant

Police Nkosinathi Nhleko Makhotso Sotyu

Public Enterprises Gratitude Magwanishe

Public Service and Ngoako Ramatlhodi Administration

Public Works Thembelani Nxesi Jeremy Cronin

Rural Development and Candith Mashego- Land Reform Dlamini

Science and Technology Zanele kaMagwaza- Msibi

Small Business Elizabeth Thabethe Development

Social Development Hendrietta Bogopane- Zulu

Sport and Recreation Gert Oosthuizen

State Security Ellen Molekane

Telecommunications and Postal Services

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Tourism Thokozile Xasa

Trade and Industry Mzwandile Masina

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