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Legislation is drafted by the Minister and department after
consultation with key stakeholders such as MinMec |
| The draft bill is published in the Government Gazette for comment by
the public within a stipulated timeframe |
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The draft bill is redrafted taking into consideration comment received |
| Draft bill submitted to Cabinet for consideration of the principles
contained therein |
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Draft bill referred to State Law Advisers for certification |
| Draft bill introduced either in the National Assembly or the National
Council of Provinces |
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A bill is automatically referred to the relevant Portfolio Committee or
Select Committee for consideration. The committee may call for further evidence or invite
written submissions to refine the Bill, after which they may amend it. They vote on the
bill and submit a report to the relevant House |
| The committee submits its report for debate in the House in which it
was first tabled. Once the House has approved the Bill, it goes to the other House where
the same procedure is followed |
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When passed by both Houses, the Bill goes to the State President for
his/her assent |
| Finally, the Act is published in the Government Gazette and then
becomes the law of the land |
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Contents
| General | Section A | Section
B | Section C | Section D | Section E | Section F | Section
G | Section H | Annexure A | Annexure B | Annexure C | Annexure D | Glossary | Obituary | The White
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