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SA Water Crisis | Boreholes, Water Tanks and Bills: The real cost of water security for the average family
In Johannesburg, water security isn’t just a bill—it’s a growing financial burden driven by rates, leaks and water mafias.
OUTA supports Amendment Bill to limit ministers’ benefits and save taxpayers millions
The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA) has submitted a formal request to Parliament in support of the Remuneration of Public Office Bearers Amendment Bill, aimed at limiting benefits for ministers and enhancing transparency in government spending.
Marriage Bill sparks debate: should South Africa raise consent age to 21?
The National Assembly's portfolio committee is urging patience as heated debates emerge over South Africa's Marriage Bill, with Eastern Cape residents pushing to raise the legal marriage age from 18 to 21. While the Bill aims to align with Constitutional Court rulings and criminalise marriages involving minors, religious organisations warn it could inadvertently criminalise traditional ceremonies and infringe on religious freedoms. Public hearings continue across five more provinces before final deliberations begin.
Civic organisation celebrates potential R10 billion debt relief in Tshwane
The civic organisation applauds Tshwane's proposed debt-relief programme, which could eliminate R10 billion in municipal debt for residents.
D-Day for Bela Bill | Pressure mounts on President Ramaphosa to sign Bill into law
As pressure is mounting on President Cyril Ramaphosa to sign two clauses of the Bela Bill into law, Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) secretary general Marshall Dlamini has threatened a mass protest if the bill is not signed into law.
Government adopts the Adjustments Appropriation Bill to help fund 2025
This Bill aims to provide for the adjustment of appropriations from the National Revenue Fund to cater to the state's financial needs for the 2024/2025 fiscal period.