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Parliamentary Committees Outline Electoral Reform Roadmap and Delay Coalitions Bill

Posted 31 August 2026

Parliament has initiated the next phase of South Africa’s electoral reform process while confirming that the draft Local Government: Municipal Structures Amendment Bill will not pass before the 2026 local elections.

Status of Bills Before Parliament (31 August 2026)

Posted 31 August 2026

Parliament has 50 Bills under active consideration following its latest sittings, with updated progress recorded across both houses as of 31 August 2026.

Opportunities for Public Comment: September 2026

Posted 31 August 2026

A regulatory overview of national government proposals, draft legislation, and statutory notices currently open for public comment during September 2026 and beyond.

Social Assistance Act: Draft Regulations on Grant Applications and Payments Published for Comment

Posted 31 August 2026

The Department of Social Development has published draft amendments to the regulations under the Social Assistance Act, 2004, focusing on social grant application and payment processes, with comments due by 30 September 2026.