CONTENTS 2013: ISSUE 2


A Profile on South Africa, host to the 2013 Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference


The National Council of Provinces - Promoting co-operation and engagement Hon. Mninwa Johannes Mahlangu, MP Page 2


The evolving role of Parliament in the 21st Century Hon. Max Sisulu, MP Page 6


Sectoral Parliaments for youth, women and rural


South Africans Hon. Nomaindya Mfeketo, MP Page 10


Making children’s rights a priority Hon. Thandi Memela, MP Page 14


A constitutional vision: Planning to succeed Mr Trevor Manuel, MP Page 18


Refining trade policy to boost development Dr Rob Davies, MP Page 22


From a divided to a united South Africa Dr Mathole Motshekga, MP Page 26


Lifting a sports-mad nation out of apartheid: Round


two Mr Fikile Mbalula, MP Page 30


Electoral reform: Seeking a new balance between


the people and political parties Ms Lindiwe Mazibuko, MP Page 32


Oversight - A critical role for committees Mr Cedric Frolick, MP and Mr R.J. Tau, MP Page 36


Building the capacity and well-being of Members Mr Ben Skosana, MP Page 40


Local government: Intergovernmental co-operation


to deliver development from a municipal base Ms Nosilivere Magadla, MP Page 44


The role of parliamentary diplomacy in overseeing


and advancing government foreign policy Ms Fatima Hajaig, MP Page 48


Front cover Carrying the South African flag high: Shutterstock®


Promoting sustainable forest management The Parliamentarian | 2013: Issue One - South Africa | 1 Deepening democracy through interparliamentary


collaboration Hon. Lindiwe Maseko, MPL Page 52


A painful, protracted road to peace Prof. Kader Asmal Page 54


The changing nature of Parliament Mr Michael Coetzee Page 58


The Parliament of South Africa: The first 20 years Mr Masibulele Xaso Page 62


Co-operation, consultation and dispute resolution:


Law-making and the National Council of Provinces Adv. Modibedi Phindela Page 64


Proportionality and accountability in South Africa’s


electoral system Mr Norman du Plessis Page 68


Institutional support for South Africa’s democracy Adv. Nonkosi Cetywayo Page 72


The people shall participate - Meaningfully Mr Luzuko Jacobs Page 76


Promoting parliamentary understanding and


involvement in rural communities Mrs Sindiswa Tyhokolo-Mbetshe Page 80


Constituency work - Water supplies, roads, toxic


waste and doors for school toilets Information and Content Development Unit of Parliament Page 84


State of the nation: A blueprint for the year ahead Public Education Office of Parliament Page 88


Adorning Parliament: The history of South Africa


through art The Artworks Office of Parliament Page 92


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