The Electoral Matters Amendment Bill makes amendments to five electoral laws. But opposition parties say the changes have gone too far, and will impact multi-party democracy.
Home Affairs Minister Aaron Motsoaledi argued with MPs from the opposition, who interrogated him about his interpretation of the law as it outlined that notice was required for the use of an airport that was not an official international port of entry.
The National Assembly has passed the Electoral Amendment Bill that paves the way for independent candidates to stand in national and provincial elections.