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29 October 2024

The Week Ahead: MTBPS2024

All eyes will be on the Minister of Finance when he presents the Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) on Wednesday. The mini-budget provides an update on tax collection, government spending and deficits, economic growth targets and signals...
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28 October 2024

2024 Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) Explainer

  The Medium Term- Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) The Minister of Finance, Enoch Godongwana, will present the MTBPS on Wednesday, 31 October 2024 at 14:00pm. The venue is the Nieuwmeester marquee and the speech will be broadcasted by all major media...
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28 October 2024

From the Government Gazette and Media Statements (28 October 2024)

  NATIONAL PROSECUTING AUTHORITY ACT The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development has called for public comments on a draft amendment to regulations under the National Prosecuting Authority Act, 1998. They focus on the procedure to be...
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25 October 2024

Budgetary Review and Recommendations Reports (BRRRs) 2024

Budgetary Review and Recommendations Reports (BRRRs) are a critical part of Parliament’s engagement with the budget. In October of each year, Committees compile BRRRs for every government function. 2024 Budget Review & Recommendations Reports BRRR In...
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21 October 2024

The Week Ahead: Legislation, Oversight Visits & Budget-related matters

The National Assembly has scheduled a broad and busy programme in the main chamber. On Tuesday, the Minister of Basic Education will brief Members of Parliament on readiness for the 2024 National Senior Certificate examinations. Speaking at a media...
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21 October 2024

From the Government Gazette and Media Statements (21 October 2024)

IMMIGRATION The Department of Home Affairs gazetted a notice withdrawing the 9 October 2024 points-based work visa application system and replacing it with a revised version correcting a typographical error. This is noting that the new points-based...
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13 October 2024

From the Government Gazette and Media Statements (14 October 2024)

NEW LEGISLATION   The Communal Property Associations Amendment Bill was signed into law and the Act gazetted. It is now in force. According to a Presidency media statement on the amending legislation, among other things it: is expected to overcome...
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13 October 2024

The Week Ahead: President Ramaphosa Appears & Annual Report Assessments Continue

The President's oral question session is the high point of the parliamentary week. His final engagement with National Assembly lawmakers this year is scheduled for Thursday. The President is required to answer up to six questions of national or...
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07 October 2024

The Week Ahead: Final Term & Annual Report Season

Parliament resumes this week after a two-week constituency period. The final term will run for nine weeks, and the programme is packed with activities. Some of the highlights include committee oversight and legislative work, oral questions to the...
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07 October 2024

From the Government Gazette and Media Statements (7 October 2024)

TOURISM A White Paper on tourism development and promotion was gazetted for implementation, replacing one published in 1996. This follows the release of a Green Paper in September 2023 for public comment. According to a foreword from Tourism Minister...