Changes to South Africa’s intelligence services, retirement system, and water services were among the eight consequential bills given the go-ahead by Parliament on 26 March.
The National Assembly had a busy day on Tuesday , giving the green light to eight bills, including ones that see an overhaul of South Africa’s State Security Agency, retirement reform, and the creation of a water state-owned enterprise.South African National Water Resources Infrastructure SOC Bill;South African Institute for Drug-free Sport Amendment Bill;General Intelligence Laws Amendment Bill
It also provides for re-establishing the South African National Academy of Intelligence , which will be responsible for intelligence training. This creates a provision to allow fund members to access their retirement savings during emergencies without having to resign. “Amid water service delivery pressures in some parts of the country, it is envisioned that this new Agency will help create a reliable water supply in the country,” said Parliament.Tabled in Parliament on 21 February 2024 by the finance minister Enoch Godongwana, the bill “provides for the equitable division of revenue raised nationally among the national, provincial, and local spheres of government for the 2024/25 financial year,” said Parliament.
It was argued that this reform was necessary to “align it with the current international regulatory best practices,” as “South Africa is one of the founding members of the International Atomic Energy Agency and is a signatory to various international conventions governing nuclear safety that have been promulgated under the auspices of the IAEA,” said Parliament.The bill is said to promote participation in sports free from prohibited substances or methods that enhance performance artificially.
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