Modernise South Africa’s Economy: Have your say on the proposed Anti-Money Laundering and Combating Terrorism Financing Amendment Bill
The General Laws (AML/CFT) Amendment Bill, 2024, aims to strengthen South Africa’s legal framework against money laundering and terrorism financing by amending laws like the Nonprofit Organisations Act, FIC Act, Companies Act, and Financial Sector Regulation Act. It introduces stricter penalties, enhances customer due diligence, and addresses regulatory gaps in financial services. While these changes […]
BELA: Free SA writes to Minister, proposes regulations to mitigate harms posed by the Act
The Foundation for Rights of Expression and Equality (Free SA), a non-profit organisation dedicated to upholding democratic principles and promoting civic engagement in legislative issues, has written a letter to the Minister of Basic Education, Siviwe Gwarube, to raise serious concerns about the harms posed by the Basic Education Laws Amendment Act, 2024 (BELA). The […]
Stop State Capture 2.0 and Reject the National State Enterprises Bill
The proposed National State Enterprises Bill (B1—2024) is a dangerous step toward even more unchecked state control over South Africa’s economy. It introduces a State Asset Management SOC Ltd (SAMSOC) to centralise control of key state-owned enterprises (SOEs) like Eskom, Transnet, SAA, and more — effectively placing them under a single government-controlled super-company. This Bill […]
Protect Local Government Autonomy: Oppose the PSC Bill
South Africa’s local governments are vital to ensuring our communities’ unique needs are addressed. The Public Service Commission Bill (PSC Bill) threatens the autonomy and constitutional rights of municipalities, proposing to centralise power under the national government. Closes: 31 March 2025 Speak up! More about this bill In the media Speak up, be heard, take […]
Shape South Africa’s Climate Future: Share Your Views on the Draft Article 6 Framework
The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment has released the Draft Article 6 Framework for public comment. This Framework is pivotal for South Africa’s implementation of the Paris Climate Agreement, outlining how international and domestic carbon markets can support our Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs). By guiding processes for carbon trading and non-market approaches, this […]
Protect Our Children: Demand Accountability for Preventable Pesticide Deaths
The tragic deaths of over 20 children due to pesticide-contaminated food demand urgent action. Despite existing health and safety regulations, government failures in enforcement and outdated legislation allowed this catastrophe to occur. Highly hazardous pesticides like Terbufos—banned in many neighbouring countries—remain accessible in South Africa, endangering lives, especially in vulnerable communities. Closed: 31 January 2025 […]
Fairness, Not Force: Rethink the Employment Equity Amendment Act
The Employment Equity Amendment Act, set to take effect on 1 January 2025, introduces sweeping changes to workplace regulations in South Africa, including government-mandated equity targets and compliance certificates for employers. While the Act aims to promote diversity and inclusion, it grants excessive power to the state, limiting businesses’ autonomy to determine their own hiring […]
Empower Parents: Safeguard Our Children’s Education from Excessive Government Control
The South African government has enacted the Basic Education Laws Amendment (BELA) Act, which significantly increases governmental authority over school governing bodies, diminishing parental influence in critical educational decisions. This shift threatens to prioritise governmental agendas over the unique needs of different school communities and our children. With the BELA Act now law, immediate action […]