Parliamentary Bills Processing Tracker Update: July 2026

Posted 31 July 2026

As of 31 July 2026, 50 draft Bills remain under active consideration before the National Assembly and National Council of Provinces following the parliamentary winter recess.

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Parliament: Fuel-Related Second Special Appropriation Bill Tabled

Posted 31 July 2026

National Treasury has tabled the Second Special Appropriation (2025/26 Financial Year) Bill in Parliament, proposing an additional R10 billion allocation to support the Equalisation Fund.

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Draft Parliamentary Villages Bill to Replace 1998 Management Act

Posted 27 July 2026

Public input is sought by 14 August 2026 on the draft Parliamentary Villages Bill, which will repeal and replace the Parliamentary Villages Management Board Act, No. 96 of 1998.

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NCOP Calls for Submissions on Defence Amendment Bills

Posted 22 July 2026

The NCOP Select Committee on Security and Justice has called for public written submissions by 7 August 2026 on the Defence Amendment Bill and Military Discipline Supplementary Measures Amendment Bill.

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Submissions Sought on Anti-Money Laundering Amendment Bill

Posted 10 July 2026

The Standing Committee on Finance has called for written submissions on the General Laws (Anti-Money Laundering & Combating Terrorism Financing) Amendment Bill of 2026.

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Traditional & Khoi-San Leadership Bill: Call for Submissions

Posted 06 July 2026

The National Assembly's Portfolio Committee on Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs has called for written submissions on the new Traditional and Khoi-San Leadership Bill.

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Parliament Legislative Update: 48 Bills Under Consideration (June 2026)

Posted 30 June 2026

Parliament's legislative pipeline contains 48 active Bills following the passage of the Appropriation Bill by the National Council of Provinces.

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Parliament Calls for Submissions on Three Justice Bills

Posted 26 June 2026

The Portfolio Committee on Justice and Constitutional Development has called for written public submissions on three Bills, including the Extradition Bill and the International Co-operation in Criminal Matters Amendment Bill, by 24 July 2026.

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Tobacco Products Bill: Portfolio Committee Votes to Proceed with Legislative Process

Posted 24 June 2026

The National Assembly's Portfolio Committee on Health has voted in favour of the motion of desirability on the Tobacco Products and Electronic Delivery Systems Control Bill, advancing the draft legislation.

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Electronic Communications Amendment Bill: Parliamentary Process Begins

Posted 23 June 2026

The National Assembly Committee on Communications and Digital Technologies has called for written submissions on the Electronic Communications Amendment Bill, with a deadline of 21 August 2026.

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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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