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General (Family) Laws Amendment Bill

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Justice and Constitutional Development

Published 9 October 2025

Where this bill is now

Introduced in Parliament
In committee
Before the National Assembly
Before the NCOP
With the President
Now law
In effect

2 June 2026 · Justice and Constitutional Development
General (Family) Laws A/B: Department response to public submissions (with Ministry)

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21 October 2025

Bill referred to National House of Traditional and Khoi-San Leaders.

15 October 2025 · Justice and Constitutional Development

Justice Portfolio Audit; General (Family) Law A/B: briefing; DPP, SAHRC Appointments, Equality Review Committee

13 August 2025

Bill Introduced to National Assembly

Source: parliamentary records via the Parliamentary Monitoring Group.

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