South Africa
National Council of Provinces
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Political system
Political systems: Presidential, Parliamentary, Presidential-Parliamentary, Monarchy, Communist, Transitional.
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Parliamentary system
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Structure of parliament
Structure of parliament: Unicameral, bicameral
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Bicameral
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IPU membership
Current membership status
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Yes
Electoral system
Rules concerning the right to vote and to stand for election, and details of the electoral system for directly-elected chambers.
Eligibility and voting
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Minimum age for voting in parliamentary elections
What is the minimum age for voting in parliamentary elections?
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18
- Members of this parliament/chamber are not directly elected.
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Yes
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Compulsory voting
Voting is compulsory in some countries. People who do not vote without reasonable justification may face sanctions.
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No
Electoral system for directly elected chambers
- Members of this parliament/chamber are not directly elected.
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Yes
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Electoral system
The main electoral system in use. See the electoral sub-system field for a more detailed breakdown.
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Not applicable
- Electoral system sub-categories
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Not applicable