SOUTH AFRICA’S LAWMAKING PROCESS
2025-10-21
Daniela Ellerbeck clarifies the, sometimes confusing, South African lawmaking process to empower each South African to be an active citizen.
Daniela Ellerbeck clarifies the, sometimes confusing, South African lawmaking process to empower each South African to be an active citizen.
In September 2023, South Africa witnessed a watershed moment as the National State Enterprises Bill made its debut in the National Assembly. This milestone bore the promise of revitalising not only the country’s governance arena but, more importantly, its beleaguered state-owned enterprises (SOEs). However, this Bill’s initial allure as a harbinger of reform is, but a mirage.
The recent decision and announcement of the Judicial Services’ Commission (JSC) that it will not recommend to President Cyril Ramaphosa that Western Cape High Court