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That week in Parliament

Showing posts from: February 2023

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27 February 2023

From the Government Gazette and Media Statements (27 February 2023)

BUDGET 2023 Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana’s 2023 Budget speech drew attention to the following: the tax-free threshold will be increased from R91 250 to R95 750’ medical tax credits will be increased to R364 per month for the first two members,...
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27 February 2023

The Week Ahead: Mini-plenary debates & Legislation in the spotlight

There are several parliamentary mechanisms for achieving government accountability, one of which is the asking of oral questions in the House. Question Time is used to ask a member of the executive about matters of concern relating to government...
22 February 2023

2023 Budget Speech & Key Documents

Speech Budget Speech 2023 Public Participation Call for Comment: Fiscal Framework and Revenue Proposals Legislation Division of Revenue Bill (B2-2023) Appropriation Bill (B3-2023) Second Adjustments Appropriation (2022/23 Financial Year)...
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20 February 2023

From the Government Gazette and Media Statements (20 February 2023)

SOCIAL RELIEF OF DISTRESS GRANT The Department of Social Development has gazetted a notice calling for public comments on an amendment to the regulations that, once in force, will prolong the availability of the R350 monthly grant to qualifying people...
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20 February 2023

The Week Ahead: #Budget2023 in the spotlight

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana’s Budget Speech on Wednesday, 22 February will dominate headlines this week. The Budget presents an overall synopsis of the state of the country’s finances, amendments to tax, distribution of revenue across spheres of...
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18 February 2023

Tracking the Climate Change Bill in Parliament

In February 2022, the Climate Change Bill was introduced in Parliament. The Bill acknowledges the urgent threat that climate change presents and emphasizes the need for an effective, progressive, and incremental response. The Bill aims to provide for...
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15 February 2023

#BUDGET2023: All You Need To Know

Every February the Minister of Finance presents the Budget for the upcoming fiscal year in Parliament. The 2023 Budget will be presented by Minister Godongwana at a sitting of the National Assembly at the Cape Town City Hall on Wednesday, 22 February...
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14 February 2023

Parliament Preview 2023: Legislation

2023 is set to be a big legislative year and legislating will take up a significant chunk of the parliamentary programme. There are currently 42 bills before Parliament. This includes a mix of consequential, medium-level and minor legislation. If we...
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13 February 2023

From the Government Gazette and Media Statements (13 February 2023)

KEY BILLS TO BE PRIORITISED THIS YEAR In his State of the Nation Address, President Cyril Ramaphosa referred to the following pieces of legislation on which progress is expected to be made during the coming months: the Electricity Regulation Amendment...
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13 February 2023

The Week Ahead: SONA Debate

The main highlight is the joint debate on the State of the Nation Address  (SONA) on Tuesday and Wednesday as well as the President’s response to the debate on Thursday. This occasion is a highlight on the parliamentary calendar as all party leaders...