The Traditional Courts Bill [B1 - 2012], which regulates matters dealt with in sections 12 and 20 and the Third Schedule of the Black Administration Act, 1927, (Act 38 of 1927) is meant to further regulate matters dealt with in these provisions. The Bill is currently before the Select Committee on Security and Constitutional Development and must still be referred to the National Assembly for consideration once it is passed by the National Council of Provinces. It is foreseen that the Bill will not be signed into law to meet the deadline of 30 December 2012.