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FREE STATE LEGISLATURE · PETITIONS
A written complaint or request can bring a matter to the Legislature’s attention. Prepare your information, understand the process and submit your petition.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Petitions are considered under the Free State Petitions Act, 2008 (Act 2 of 2008). Read the Act or ask the Legislature for help with your circumstances.
WHO CAN PETITION
You may act for yourself, another person unable to act, a group or in the public interest. Petitions may concern matters within provincial legislative or executive authority, including provincial supervision of local government.
CHECK THE SCOPE
The Act excludes matters outside the Legislature’s powers, pending court or tribunal proceedings, criminal conviction and sentencing matters, and matters before certain commissions of inquiry. Other requirements also apply.
Where applicable, first approach the responsible authority and allow reasonable time for a response. Keep the correspondence for your petition.
PREPARE YOUR INFORMATION
Gather these details before completing the form. A written petition may be submitted in any official language of South Africa.
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Provide the petitioner’s correct name and contact information, and details of any group represented.
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Explain what happened, the authority involved and what you ask the Legislature to do.
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Include relevant correspondence and supporting documents. The Act also sets requirements for signatures or witnessed marks.
WHAT HAPPENS NEXT
The Legislature assesses petitions and refers eligible matters through its prescribed processes.
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Send the completed petition with relevant supporting information.
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The petition is assessed and, where appropriate, referred to the relevant committee.
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The committee may seek information or invite further submissions.
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You are informed about progress and the outcome through the applicable process.
SUBMIT ONLINE
Complete the form below. For assistance or an alternative way to submit, contact the Legislature.
Use your own contact details and attach documents relevant to the matter. Read the consent statement before submitting.
NEED A HAND?
Telephone
051 407 1100
Visit the Legislature
41 Charlotte Maxeke Street
Southern Life Plaza
Bloemfontein
For a follow-up, quote your petition reference if one has been provided. Avoid sending unrelated personal information.
DOWNLOADS & GUIDANCE
Prefer to complete a paper form? Download the petition form and contact the Legislature for submission assistance.
PDF FORM
Use the Legislature’s existing petition form to prepare your submission.
LEGISLATION
Read Act 2 of 2008 for the full requirements and procedures.
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