Unitary Parliamentary Republic
South Africa is governed as a unitary state through a parliamentary system, with the president elected by the National Assembly rather than directly by voters.
9 Provinces
The country consists of nine provinces, each with its own legislature and premier.
Bicameral Parliament
South Africa’s Parliament consists of the National Assembly and the National Council of Provinces, representing the population and the provinces respectively.
Proportional Representation Elections
South Africa’s Parliament consists of the National Assembly and the National Council of Provinces, representing the population and the provinces respectively.