Parliamentary Bill Tracker: 46 Bills Under Consideration (May 2026)

Posted 31 May 2026

Parliament is currently processing 46 Bills as of 31 May 2026, tracking critical legislative developments across multiple sectors.

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General Laws (Anti-Money Laundering & Combating Terrorism Financing) Amendment Bill Tabled

Posted 28 May 2026

The General Laws (Anti-Money Laundering & Combating Terrorism Financing) Amendment Bill has been formally introduced in Parliament to address outstanding regulatory deficiencies identified by the FATF.

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Special Pensions Amendment Bill Open for Public Submissions

Posted 25 May 2026

The National Assembly's Standing Committee on Finance has called for written submissions on the Special Pensions Amendment Bill to address misalignments in the 1996 Act.

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Appropriation Bill 2026/27: Call for Submissions

Posted 21 May 2026

The National Council of Provinces' Committee on Appropriations has issued a call for written submissions on the 2026/27 Appropriation Bill by 8 June 2026.

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Extradition Bill Tabled in Parliament to Replace 1962 Act

Posted 20 May 2026

The long-awaited Extradition Bill has been tabled in Parliament, initiating the process to repeal and replace the 1962 Extradition Act in line with constitutional imperatives.

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Status of Bills before Parliament: April 2026 Update

Posted 30 April 2026

As of 30 April 2026, 45 Bills are currently being processed through the National Assembly and National Council of Provinces.

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Constitution 24th Amendment Bill: Eligibility for Public Office

Posted 29 April 2026

The Constitution 24th Amendment Bill, which seeks to disqualify individuals removed from office for misconduct from serving in the National Assembly or provincial legislatures, has been tabled in Parliament.

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Traditional & Khoi-San Leadership Replacement Bill Tabled

Posted 22 April 2026

The Traditional and Khoi-San Leadership Bill has been formally introduced in Parliament to replace the 2019 Act following a Constitutional Court ruling.

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Special Appropriation Bill: NCOP Committee Calls for Submissions

Posted 07 April 2026

The National Council of Provinces (NCOP) Select Committee on Appropriations has issued a call for written submissions on the Special Appropriation Bill, which seeks to retrospectively allocate additional funds for the 2025/26 financial year.

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Parliamentary Bill Tracker: Status Update (31 March 2026)

Posted 31 March 2026

As of 31 March 2026, 43 Bills are currently being processed through the South African Parliament, reflecting the latest legislative developments and status updates.

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Proposed Repeal of Section 235 of the Constitution

Posted 29 March 2026

A notice has been gazetted announcing the intention to introduce a Bill to repeal section 235 of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996, which provides for the right to self-determination of specific communities.

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Public Procurement Act: Amendment Bills Tabled in Parliament

Posted 26 March 2026

Two private member's bills have been introduced in Parliament to amend the Public Procurement Act, No. 28 of 2024, proposing significant changes to BEE requirements and anti-corruption measures.

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Special Pensions Amendment Bill [B11-2024] Tabled in Parliament

Posted 18 March 2026

The Special Pensions Amendment Bill [B11-2024] has been formally introduced in Parliament to address implementation misalignments within the Special Pensions Act, No. 69 of 1996.

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Public Procurement Amendment Bill Formally Tabled

Posted 13 March 2026

The Public Procurement Amendment Bill, seeking to reform the application of B-BBEE criteria in state procurement, has been formally introduced in Parliament.

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Division of Revenue Bill 2026: NCOP and National Assembly Call for Submissions

Posted 06 March 2026

The National Assembly and NCOP have called for submissions on the 2026 Division of Revenue Bill and the 2025/26 Special Appropriation Bill, with deadlines set for March 2026.

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Parliament Update: Tax and Rates Bills Passed by NCOP

Posted 28 February 2026

The National Council of Provinces (NCOP) has passed the 2025/26 tax and rates Bills, marking the final parliamentary stage before these measures are signed into law by the President.

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NCOP Passes 2025/26 Tax and Rates Bills

Posted 24 February 2026

The National Council of Provinces (NCOP) has passed the 2025/26 Taxation Laws Amendment Bill, the Tax Administration Laws Amendment Bill, and the Rates & Monetary Amounts & Amendment of Revenue Laws Bill, referring them to the President for assent.

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Water Infrastructure Agency Amendment Bill Passed by NCOP

Posted 23 February 2026

The National Council of Provinces has passed the South African National Water Resources Infrastructure Agency SOC Ltd Amendment Bill, correcting a technical error to allow for full operationalisation of the Agency.

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SONA 2026: Legislative and Policy Priorities Outlined

Posted 12 February 2026

The 2026 State of the Nation Address has outlined the government’s legislative priorities, focusing on the expected passage of two major bills currently before Parliament and broader sectoral policy reforms.

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Parliament Calls for Submissions on Executive Ethics Code Amendments

Posted 12 February 2026

Parliament’s Joint Committee on Ethics & Members’ Interests is seeking submissions on a draft proclamation to amend the Executive Members’ Ethics Code.

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Cabinet-Approved Bills Pending Tabling in Parliament

Posted 05 February 2026

Several high-impact Bills approved by Cabinet during 2025, including amendments to the Traditional & Khoi-San Leadership Act, No. 3 of 2019, are currently awaiting formal tabling in Parliament.

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National Water Services Amendment Bill: Call for Public Comment

Posted 02 February 2026

The National Assembly’s Portfolio Committee on Water and Sanitation has invited public comment on the National Water Services Amendment Bill, following its tabling in late 2025.

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Legislative Update: Bills Before Parliament (January 2026)

Posted 31 January 2026

Parliament is currently processing 39 Bills, including recently tabled water legislation and tax-related Bills awaiting National Council of Provinces concurrence.

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National Water Amendment Bill [B1-2026] Tabled in National Assembly

Posted 21 January 2026

The National Water Amendment Bill [B1-2026] has been formally tabled in the National Assembly, marking a significant step in the revision of South Africa’s water resource management framework.

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Parliament Fast-Tracks 2025 Appropriation and Adjustments Bills

Posted 16 January 2026

The 2025 Special Appropriation Bill and 2025/26 Adjustments Appropriation Bill have been passed by Parliament and sent to the President for signature following an accelerated legislative process.

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