Parliamentary Update: Processing of Private Members’ Bills
Parliament is currently processing 13 private members’ Bills, a significant increase that bypasses traditional Cabinet scrutiny but remains subject to committee desirability votes.-
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Cabinet Approves SANRAL Plan for E-Toll Closure and Debt Write-Off
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Draft Rates and Monetary Amounts Bill: Treasury Invites Public Comment
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Draft South African Police Service Amendment Bill Submitted to Parliament
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Parliament Demands Intergovernmental Action Plan on R110bn Municipal Eskom Debt
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Parliament Committee Calls for Prioritised Lifestyle Audits for SCM Officials
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Draft VAT Amendments Issued for Valuable Metals Reverse Charge
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