Parliament Invites Submissions on Four Amendment Bills

Posted 12 June 2025 Written by Acts Online
Category Parliament

Brought to you by SA Legal Academy: Parliament has invited written submissions on four significant Bills currently under consideration, with a deadline for all representations set for 30 June 2025.

In terms of the parliamentary legislative program, the Revenue Laws Amendment Bill (tabled in March 2025 and subsequently revised) seeks to align the Income Tax Act, No. 58 of 1962 and the Revenue Laws Amendment Act, No. 12 of 2024. These amendments are intended to address legislative developments resulting from the implementation of the “two-pot” retirement savings system.

The Independent Municipal Demarcation Authority Bill, which was first introduced in June 2022, is also open for comment. Once enacted and operationalised, this Bill will repeal and replace the Local Government: Municipal Demarcation Act, No. 27 of 1998. The primary objective is to establish a new Independent Municipal Demarcation Authority and provide for updated demarcation practices.

Furthermore, submissions are sought on two administrative reform Bills tabled in May 2023:

  • The Public Service Amendment Bill; and
  • The Public Administration Management Amendment Bill.

These Bills collectively aim to reform the administrative framework of the public service, including the devolution of certain administrative powers and the standardisation of management practices across different spheres of government.

What this means for you, your business, or your clients

  • For yourself: No direct individual obligations; impact is channelled through professional advisory roles regarding tax alignment and administrative law developments.
  • For your business: Firms providing payroll, tax, or HR services must prepare for technical adjustments required by the Revenue Laws Amendment Bill to ensure systems remain compliant with the two-pot retirement framework.
  • For your clients: Clients in the retirement fund industry or local government sector must review the proposed structural changes to ensure future compliance with new demarcation rules and tax alignment requirements.

Originally published at https://legalacademy.co.za/news/read/parliamentary-process-participation-submissions-sought-on-four-bills

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