Parliament of the Republic of South Africa
Barbara Loots is a seasoned legal professional with extensive experience in various roles including Legal Adviser at the Parliament of RSA, where responsibilities involve providing legal advice and drafting support for executive bills. Admitted as an Advocate of the High Court since June 2008, Barbara has also served as a Committee Clerk and Secretary, offering procedural advice to legislative committees. In addition to these roles, Barbara is the Owner and Editor of Theatre Scene Cape Town, a digital PR initiative that promotes the theatre community and has evolved from a social media presence into a significant platform. Barbara's commitment to social initiatives is reflected in a directorship at Cape Town Angels NPC, focusing on sustainable development and social responsibility. Educational qualifications include an LLD in Labour Law and Administrative Law from Stellenbosch University and further certifications in Post-Legislative Scrutiny from the University of London. Academic contributions include research focused on socio-economic rights and lecturing in various legal subjects at the University of Stellenbosch.
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Parliament of the Republic of South Africa
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Parliament plays an important role in the life of the nation. It is elected to represent the citizens of South Africa according to the Constitution. Parliament is the place where laws are passed and where important issues of the day are discussed. It is the place where the views of citizens can be heard directly by parliamentary committees. Parliament also keeps the executive and state institutions accountable. Parliament is made up of two 'houses' - the National Assembly and the National Council of Provinces (NCOP). The National Assembly represents the people, chooses the President, provides a forum for debate, passes laws, and oversees the executive. The NCOP represents the provinces to ensure that provincial interests are taken into account in the national sphere of government, participates in passing laws, provides a forum for debate of provincial issues, and ensures that local government is represented at national level. Both houses participate in debating and voting on the Budget. Most of this work is done by Members of Parliament (MPs) sitting in parliamentary committees.