National Assembly passes Appropriation Bill with R1.2 trillion in allocations

Staff Reporter

The National Assembly on Tuesday passed the Appropriation Bill, approving about R1.2 trillion in allocations to national government departments and institutions for the 2026/27 financial year.

The bill provides for the appropriation of money from the National Revenue Fund to meet the state’s requirements and sets conditions for how the funds may be spent.

It gives effect to the national budget tabled by the Minister of Finance and allocates funding to support government programmes, service delivery and the work of national departments and institutions.

In its report to the House, the Standing Committee on Appropriations welcomed the proposed allocation, saying the funds were critical to enabling government to meet its constitutional obligations and developmental priorities.

The committee said it had undertaken an extensive consultation and public participation process while considering the bill. This included engagements with the Financial and Fiscal Commission, the Parliamentary Budget Office, government departments, organised