Special Appropriation Act 1 of 2026

South Africa Acts (gov.za)

Published February 11th, 2026

Detected March 20th, 2026

Summary

The Special Appropriation Act 1 of 2026 appropriates additional funds for the South African Department of Health for the 2025/26 financial year. This is to address a shortfall caused by the withdrawal of international donor funding to the health sector.

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What changed

The Special Appropriation Act 1 of 2026 has been enacted, providing an additional appropriation for the Department of Health's vote for the 2025/26 financial year. This measure is specifically designed to cover a funding shortfall resulting from the cessation of international donor funding to the health sector.

This Act mandates a financial adjustment within the public health budget. Government agencies and financial officers within the Department of Health must ensure compliance with the new appropriation. The Act's effective date is February 11, 2026, indicating the period for which these funds are allocated and managed.

What to do next

Ensure adherence to the new appropriation for the Department of Health's 2025/26 financial year.

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Special Appropriation Act 1 of 2026 (English / Sepedi)

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The Special Appropriation Act 1 of 2026 intends:

to appropriate an additional amount of money for the requirements of the vote of Health for the 2025/26 financial year to address the shortfall resulting from the withdrawal of international donor funding to the health sector; and
to provide for matters connected therewith.