THEME COMMITTEE 2
Theme Committee 2 dealt with the Structure of Government and was mandated to discuss the following issues:
- Matters dealing with the separation of powers
- Adherence to formal legislative procedures by legislative organs
- Participation of minority parties in the legislative process in a manner that is consistent with democracy
- Amendments to the Constitution require special procedures involving special majorities.
- Structure of government at national, provincial and local levels
- Democratic representation at every level of government without diminishing the role of chieftainship
- National Assembly, the Senate and Parliament in general
- The electoral system
- Matters dealing with the constitutional status and role of traditional leadership
- Traditional leaders
- The Executive
Theme Committee 2 in numbers:
Theme Committee 2 held 61 meetings between 19 September 1994 and 11 September 1995 and processed 1295 submissions. Six orientation workshops were held for Theme Committee members. A public hearing on traditional authorities and customary law was held on 12 – 13 May 1995 in conjunction with Theme Committee 5.
Chairpersons: Mninwa Johannes Mahlangu (ANC); Velaphi Bethuel Ndlovu (IFP); Jac Rabie (NP).
Members: Cornelius Ackermann; Mlangeni Andrew (alt); Margaretha Badenhorst; Geoffrey Bhengu (alt); Andries Beyers; Ben Bester (alt); Biyela BP (alt); Philip Dexter (alt); Nelson Diale; Geoff Doidge; Ahmed Ebrahim; Colin Wells Eglin; Joseph Foster; Petrus Groenewald; Sango Patekile Holomisa; Peter Hendrickse; Devikarani Priscilla Jana (alt); Holomo Lebona (alt); Mbengeni Ligege; Samuel Louw; Eric Lucas (alt); Rejoice Thizwilondi Mabhudafhasi; Penuell Maduna; Jabulani Lucas Mahlangu (alt); Inka Mars; Frances Beatrice Marshoff; Nkoruakae Mashile (alt); Andrew Mlangeni; Moloto CP (alt); George Mohlamonyane; Percylia Kereng Mothoagae; Mandla Msomi; Linda Mti (alt); Cornelius ‘Corné’ Mulder; Gezane Mushwana; Irene Mutsila; Mwedamutsu MJ; Samuel Nxumalo; Willem Odendaal (alt); Daniel Olifant; Essop Pahad; Nomasonto Phakathi; Molapatene Ramusi; Bhadra Ranchod; Priscilla Sekgobela; James Selfe (alt); Setheema BEE; Susan Shabangu; Richard Sizani (alt); Peter John Steenkamp; Dintoe Taunyane; Jack Tolo; Vuyiswa Tyobeka; Christiaan Wyngaard.
Technical Committee: Prof D Van Wyk; Dr W Seriti; Adv AMM Motimele; Prof Nico Steytler
On Traditional Leaders: Prof Thandabantu Nhlapo; Ms Thulisile Madonsela; Prof Richman Mqeke.
On Self-determination: Prof Hugh Corder; Prof AWG Raath; Prof Wynand Breytenbach.
Staff: James Nene, Managing Secretary; Thomas Smit, Minute Secretary; Charmaine Fredericks, Administrative Secretary.
