Junior Council resumes

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The 3rd Junior National Council (JNC) resumed on Monday, continuing its mission since 2017 to provide a platform for school learners from all 14 regions to discuss pressing youth issues at both regional and national levels.

MPs concerned over proposed changes to VAT system

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Several members of the National Council have expressed concern over proposed changes to the value-added tax system.

The VAT Bill aims to expand the period within which the import declaration must be furnished to the Commissioner.

Debate on Marriage Bill amendments postponed

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A heated debate ensued in the National Assembly as Deputy Minister of Home Affairs, Lucia Witbooi, rejected amendments proposed by the National Council to the Marriage Bill.

NC resumes sessions with debate on Income Tax

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The proposed amendment to the Income Tax Act of 1981, which aims to increase the tax deductibility of retirement funds, has sparked considerable debate as sessions resumed yesterday in the National Council.

While some members of parliament supported changes to the bill, others have voiced concerns.

NC Chair Lukas Muha calls for enhanced community engagement

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The National Council Chairperson, Lukas Muha, has expressed the need for the upper house and regional councils to engage communities to listen to their concerns.

This will help in the formulation of development agendas and legislative frameworks.

National Council completes review of bills and reports

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The National Council has completed its review of the four bills and six reports passed by the National Assembly. 

With regard to the Electoral Amendment Bill, significant changes are set to protect public servants in consideration for the National Assembly.

NC MP proposes mandatory pre-marital counselling

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In recent discussions in the National Council concerning the Marriage Bill, there has been a notable push to make premarital counselling a compulsory requirement for all engaged couples.

The proposed Marriage Bill aims to regulate marriages and validate certain unions.

NC Committee reports back on benchmark visit to Gauteng

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The National Council MP, Paulus Mbangu, raised significant queries during a debate on the National Council Standing Committee on Public Accounts and Economy's report on a benchmark visit to the Gauteng Provincial Legislature in South Africa last year.