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“The National Assembly must facilitate public involvement in the legislative and other processes of the Assembly and its committees.”
Constitution of South Africa · s 59(1)(a)
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Special Pensions Amendment Bill

Finance Standing Committee

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Expands special pensions for freedom fighters' families, adding funeral benefits, broadening dependant eligibility, and allowing late applications for fairer support.

01/ 05Special Pensions Amendment Bill

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