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What is the requirement for the committee's report?
The committee's report must include its findings, recommendations, and reasons for the recommendations.
What is the process for removing an office-bearer recommended by the committee?
If the committee recommends the removal of an office-bearer, it must be voted on by the National Assembly. If two-thirds of the members vote in favor, the office-bearer must be removed by the President.
Which section of the Constitution governs the removal of an office-bearer?
The removal of an office-bearer is governed by section 194(2) and section 194(3)(b) of the Constitution.
According to Section 181(1) of the South African Constitution, what does it provide for?
A list of state institutions supporting democracy.
What does Section 181(4) of the Constitution state?
No person may interfere with the functioning of the chapter 9 institutions.
To whom are the chapter 9 institutions accountable and how often must they report their activities?
They are accountable to the National Assembly and must report their activities to parliament once a year.
What actions were taken after the party agent raised the alarm about two voters in the ward 15 by-election?
The Electoral Commission's representative opened a case with the SAPS and three election officials were immediately relieved of their duties.
What does Section 192 regulate?
Section 192 regulates broadcasting in the public interest and ensures fairness and diversity of views broadly representing South African society.
What are the requirements for the appointment of the Public Protector, members of any commission, and the Auditor General?
They must be South African citizens, fit and proper to hold the specific office, and comply with any other requirements prescribed by national legislation. The Auditor General must also have specialized experience in auditing, state finances, and auditing.
What are the grounds for the removal of the heads and commissioners of the various Chapter 9 institutions?
The grounds for removal are misconduct, incapacity, or incompetence.
What institutions are provided for in Section 181(1)?
a) Public protector; b) South African Human Rights Commission; c) Commission for the Promotion and Protection of the Rights of the Cultural, Religious and linguistic communities; d) The Commission for Gender Equality; e) The Auditor General; f) The Electoral Commission
What are the functions of the Public Protector as stated in Section 182(1)?
a) Investigate any alleged improper conduct in public administration; b) Report on the above conduct; c) Take appropriate remedial action
What is the term of the Public Protector?
The Public Protector's term is a non-renewable period of seven years
What are the duties and powers of the South African Human Rights Commission as stated in Section 184?
Duties: a) Promote respect for human rights and a human rights culture; b) Promote the protection of human rights; c) Monitor and assess observance of human rights. Powers: a) Investigate and report observance of human rights; b) Take steps to secure appropriate redress where human rights have been violated; c) Carry out research; d) Educate; e) Require relevant organs to update commission with recommendations towards realization of socio-economic rights; f) Additional powers prescribed by national legislation
What is the role of the Commission for the Promotion and Protection of the Rights of Cultural, Religious and Linguistic Communities?
The role of the Commission is to promote respect for the rights of cultural, religious, and linguistic communities, promote tolerance and national unity, and recommend the establishment of a cultural council for the community.
What additional powers and functions does the Commission for the Promotion and Protection of the Rights of Cultural, Religious and Linguistic Communities have?
The Commission has additional powers and functions prescribed by national legislation.
What is the role of the Commission for Gender Equality?
The role of the Commission for Gender Equality is to promote gender equality, monitor, investigate, research, lobby, advise and report on issues concerning gender inequality, and exercise additional powers as prescribed by national legislation.
What is the role of the Office of the Auditor-General?
The role of the Office of the Auditor-General is to report on the accounts, financial statements, and financial management of national and provincial state departments, municipalities, and any other institution or accounting entity required to be audited in terms of national legislation. The Auditor-General may also audit institutions funded from the National Revenue Fund or a Provincial Revenue Fund, or authorized by law to receive money for a public purpose. The Auditor-General must submit audit reports to relevant legislative bodies and other prescribed authorities.
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