In giving effect to section 73 of the Constitution, the Money Bills Amendment Procedures and Related Matters Act, 2009 (No. 9 of 2009) was enacted. This Act empowers Parliament to amend the government budget and therefore play a greater role in ensuring that the most urgent needs of South Africans are addressed. It provides Parliament with necessary instruments to oversee government actions and monitor its fiscal discipline. 2. THE ALLOCATIONS OF THE DIVISION OF REVENUE BILL FOR THE 2012/13