'Dismantling barriers to democratic participation': SA citizens can now petition Parliament directly

Have a problem with the government? Don't stress. Parliament wants to hear all about it, and if there are no obstacles, it will even go as far as resolving your issue with your municipality, provincial or national government department.

Newly introduced parliamentary regulations empower all South Africans to directly approach Parliament with petitions.

According to South Africa's highest legislative body, these regulations have been introduced to foster more open, transparent and responsive legislative processes.