Answer to Question #92034 in Political Science for Nyeleti

Question

Critically analyse South Africa’s current method of electing public representatives to
the National Assembly (NA). What are the merits or demerits of that method?

Answer 1

South Africa has a bicameral Parliament (two Houses) supported by a joint administration. The National Assembly is the House directly elected by the voters, while the National Council of Provinces is elected by the provinces and represents them to ensure that provincial interests are taken into account in the national sphere of government.