Senate Legislation Committee Holds Two-Day Sitting in Mohale’s Hoek on Tenth Amendment Bill Review
The Senate Legislation Committee convened a two-day sitting in Mohale’s Hoek to deliberate on the Tenth Amendment to the Constitution Bill, 2024. The session, which brought together lawmakers, legal experts, and parliamentary advisors, focused on finalising a comprehensive report on the bill’s implications before its presentation to the full Senate.
Held from April 25 to 26, the meeting formed part of the Senate’s legislative oversight and consultative process aimed at ensuring that all constitutional amendments undergo thorough scrutiny. The committee’s mandate during this session was to critically analyse the provisions of the proposed amendment, assess public input received during the stakeholder engagement phase, and consolidate recommendations for the final report.
Committee Chairperson Hon. [Insert Name if known] highlighted the significance of the meeting, noting that any amendment to the national constitution demands a high level of diligence, transparency, and public accountability. “This sitting is not just about refining the language of the bill, but about evaluating its legal impact and alignment with democratic principles,” the chairperson said during the opening remarks.
The Tenth Amendment Bill, 2024, is one of the most anticipated legislative initiatives of the year. It proposes key changes in areas such as governance structures, judicial reform, and parliamentary procedures. While details of the bill have been discussed in public forums, the Senate committee’s report will provide a clearer roadmap for how the amendment will be debated and possibly enacted.
Legal consultants present during the Mohale’s Hoek sitting assisted the committee in analysing complex constitutional clauses, while parliamentary clerks helped compile formal documentation for the final draft report. The outcome of the session is expected to play a crucial role in shaping the national conversation around constitutional reform.
The committee is scheduled to table the report before the full Senate in early May. Once presented, it will guide the upper house’s deliberations and voting process on the Tenth Amendment Bill.
The Senate’s commitment to holding sittings outside the capital is seen as an effort to decentralise parliamentary operations and involve broader regions in national legislative processes. Mohale’s Hoek, known for its growing political engagement, was selected as the host location to reflect inclusivity in governance.
As the country looks forward to constitutional improvements that support democratic consolidation, the Senate Legislation Committee’s work is expected to form a cornerstone of informed and progressive legislative change.
