Parliament of the Republic of South Africa Email Format
Legislative OfficesWestern Cape, South Africa1001-5000 Employees
Parliament of the Republic of South Africa functions as the country's national legislature, elected to represent citizens under the Constitution. It is the forum where laws are enacted and where important public issues are debated, with citizens' views heard through parliamentary committees. The Parliament consists of two chambers—the National Assembly and the National Council of Provinces—each with distinct roles: the Assembly represents the people, chooses the President, and oversees the executive, while the NCOP represents provincial interests and ensures local government is represented at the national level. Based in Cape Town, Western Cape, it participates in budgeting and oversight alongside committee work. In January 2026, Parliament appointed Unathi Thosago as Chief Information Officer, marking a recent leadership development.