Determination of seats for provincial legislatures
The Electoral Commission has published seats determination for provincial legislatures ahead of the 2024 national and provincial elections. The seats are determined in accordance with Section 105(2) of the Republic of South Africa's Constitution Act 108 of 1996 and item 3(1) of Schedule 3 to the Electoral Act No.73 of 1998.
The provincial legislatures’ seats determination takes into account scientifically based data on the population in each province, as well as representation by interested parties.
Seats determination is as follows:
|
Province 2022 |
Census date population figures |
2024 seat determination |
|
Gauteng |
15,1 million |
80 |
|
Limpopo |
6,4 million |
64 |
|
Mpumalanga |
5,1 million |
51 |
|
North-West |
3,8 million |
38 |
|
Free State |
3,0 million |
30 |
|
Kwa-Zulu Natal |
12,4 million |
80 |
|
Northern Cape |
1,4 million |
30 |
|
Eastern Cape |
7,2 million |
72 |
|
Western Cape |
7,4 million |
Still to be finalised in accordance with the provincial constitution. |
The total number of seats to be contested in provincial legislatures is 445, subject to the finalisation of the Western Cape province.
For media queries: Please contact Kate Bapela on 082 600 6386
For media interviews: Please email requests to: spokesperson@elections.org.za
Tel: 012 622 5579
Cell: 082 600 6386
