# move-parli

- Link: https://dearsouthafrica.co.za/move-parli/
- Published: 2022-06-09T16:24:12+02:00
- Author: dearSA

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### **1551**** **comments delivered (closed 27 June 2022)

### Julius Malema presented a draft Bill which seeks to relocate parliament from Cape Town to Tshwane – a move that could cost taxpayers billions and requires an amendment to the Constitution. Parliament wants to hear your thoughts, suggestions or proposals.

    - more details below

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### SUMMARY – from the draft Bill

Parliament’s current location in Cape Town creates several problems for Members 
of Parliament, the Executive, government and officials from organs of state, and
the broader society that wishes to participate in legislative and oversight functions
performed by Parliament.

Parliament is located in the farthest province from the majority of provinces, making
it inaccessible to the majority of South Africans, including Members of Parliament
who spend a significant amount of time traveling to and from Parliament.

As a result, participation in parliamentary programs is limited to individuals and
institutions with financial resources, excluding those unable to travel to Cape 
Town.

As a result, Parliament and the government spend a lot of money on travel and lodging
for Members of Parliament, the Executive, the government, and state officials in
order to keep colonial agreements that separate administrative and legislative capital
in two cities by racist colonisers who excluded the majority of black people and
still does so today.

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