South Africa’s National Council of Provinces approved six important legislative acts on May 16, 2024, including the Electricity Regulation Amendment Bill to overhaul the electrical industry and the General Intelligence Laws Amendment Bill to enhance national security measures. Other approved legislation includes the National Water Resources Infrastructure Agency Bill, the Marine Pollution (Prevention of Pollution from Ships) Amendment Bill, the Transport Appeal Tribunal Amendment Bill, and the Plant Health (Phytosanitary) Bill. These legislative changes aim to enhance the agricultural sector, protect the marine environment, restructure the transportation system, and improve the water supply.
