Inside Politics Reporter
In a landmark move, the National Assembly (NA) has adopted a transformative amendment to the House’s Rules and Guidelines for Petitions.
This important amendment heralds a new era of direct public engagement in parliamentary processes.
Previously, public petitions required a Member of Parliament to act as an intermediary between the House and a member of the public. Also, before this amendment, the provision allowing members of the public to submit petitions directly, without Members of Parliament as intermediaries, was exclusive to the National Council of Provinces (NCOP).
Now, this significant reform empowers members of the public to directly approach Parliament, fostering a more open, transparent, and responsive legislative body.
Parliament Spokesperson Moloto Mothapo said this amendment is not merely a procedural change but represents a profound commitment and effective mechanism for swift and direct interventions in addressing service delivery challenges and other public concerns relating to
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