In 2025, South Africa’s Parliament passed two important bills: the Appropriation Bill and the Eskom Debt Relief Amendment Bill. The Appropriation Bill decides how government money is spent on things like health, education, and roads to help the country grow fairly. The Eskom bill reshapes the debt of the struggling power company, linking help to good performance to keep the lights on and the economy moving. These laws show how South Africa’s democracy works careful debate, public oversight, and hope for a better future for all.
Parliament’s Defining Season: Budget Battles, Eskom’s Future, and the Work of Oversight
South Africa’s Parliament in 2025 is busy making big decisions about the country’s money and the future of Eskom, the state power company. They are voting on the national budget through the Appropriation Bill and changing rules to help Eskom manage its debt better, now with stricter conditions. Parliament is also using new technology to let more people watch and join the talks live online. These actions show how Parliament is working hard to keep South Africa’s services running and its democracy open and strong.