This is the second MTBPS introduced in the Fourth Parliament particularly after the introduction of the Money Bills Amendment Procedures and Related Matters Act No. 9 of 2009. The MTBPS provides the framework within which each sphere has to then prepare detailed budgets. The Money Bill Amendment Procedures and Related Matters Act affords Parliament an opportunity to make recommendations and changes to the fiscal framework and the Division of Revenue. While Parliament is required to make recommendations, it is important for Parliament to take into account inputs from other stakeholders such as civil society, labour, businesses, Chapter 9 institutions and others. Through the 2010 Medium Term Budget Policy Statement, it was indicated that South Africa needs to forge a new growth path to focus on its own specific transformation challenges which include the structural of wealth, ownership and control of resources, options for empowerment and broadening participation in the economy, access to land and, improving public education and health.