Northern Cape Provincial Legislature

22/10/2026

PETITION THURSDAYS | DID YOU KNOW?

Your petition must be clear, properly worded and respectful. 📝

While it is important to stand up for your concerns, your petition must not contain defamatory statements or improper language. You can be firm about the problem you want addressed while remaining respectful in your words.

Remember, your voice matters, and how you express it matters too!

Follow our Petition Thursdays series for more information on how to submit an effective petition to the Northern Cape Provincial Legislature.

17/10/2026

Remember your Vote is Your Voice.
Take part on the 04th of November 2026 by visiting your nearest voting station.

17/10/2026

Remember to vote on 04 November 2026.

15/10/2026

PETITION THURSDAYS | DID YOU KNOW?

Did you know that you generally cannot petition the Legislature about a matter that is already before a court, another tribunal or forum, or an investigative institution contemplated by law?

Before submitting a petition, it is important to disclose whether your matter is already being considered by another legal or investigative body. This helps ensure that your petition is handled in accordance with the applicable legislation.

📌 Know the process. Share the facts. Make your voice heard.

YourVoiceMatters

13/10/2026

08/10/2026

DID YOU KNOW? — PETITIONS SERIES
A petition cannot be used to overturn a court judgment.
The Petitions Act does not allow petitions concerning criminal convictions and sentences or civil court judgments. The Legislature is also not a court of appeal.
If you disagree with a court judgment, the appropriate legal avenues must be followed.
📌 Know your rights. Know the correct channels.
Stay informed. Stay engaged. Be part of a better Northern Cape.

01/10/2026

PETITION THURSDAYS | DID YOU KNOW? 📝
Did you know that you can submit a petition on behalf of someone else? Your voice can help bring attention to issues affecting individuals, groups, communities and the public at large.
The Act allows a person to submit a petition:
- In their own interest
- On behalf of another person
- On behalf of a group or class
- In the public interest
Your voice matters, and together we can help amplify the concerns of others. Speak up. Participate. Make your voice count. ✊🏾

29/09/2026

The RLO of Pixley ka Seme, Mr Sandile Manene explaining the role of the Legislature, Petitions Act and how communities can get involved in the activities of the Legislature during the Elevated Integrated Community Registration Outreach Programme (ICROP). The programme took place in Prieska, Siyathemba Municipality.

29/09/2026

HOUSE SITTING | NORTHERN CAPE PROVINCIAL LEGISLATURE

The Northern Cape Provincial Legislature convened for a House Sitting today, Tuesday, 29 September 2026, at the NCPL Chamber, bringing Members together to deliberate on matters of governance, oversight and issues affecting the people of the Northern Cape.

The Sitting addressed a number of important items on the Order(s) of the Day, including Questions to the Executive, providing Members with an opportunity to seek clarity and accountability from the Executive on matters within their respective portfolios.
Members also delivered Members’ Statements, followed by a substantive debate on Heritage Day, creating a platform to reflect on South Africa’s diverse heritage, identity and the importance of preserving and celebrating the cultures and traditions that shape our communities.
The House further considered the tabling of key reports, including the 2nd Quarter Petitions Report, 2nd Quarter Chairpersons Report, and the PFMA 2026/2027 1st Quarterly Committee Reports.
Through these proceedings, the Legislature continues to fulfil its constitutional responsibilities of oversight, accountability, public representation and law-making, while ensuring that matters affecting communities remain part of the provincial legislative mandate.
The work of the Legislature continues in service of the people of the Northern Cape.

24/09/2026