The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996, puts Money Bills in an exceptional position. Only the member of the executive responsible for finance may introduce a Money Bill; and specific acts must be passed to prescribe a procedure for the amendment of Money Bills. Progress in this regard has been slow. One reason is that legislators as well as technocrats doubt whether legislators have sufficient expertise to play a meaningful role in the legislation of public finance. This article makes the case that legislators are in principle knowledgeable, and that they should consequently not leave the contents of financial legislation entirely in the hands of technocrats. Legislators, as representatives of the people, are competent to amend Money Bills. They can acquire the necessary knowledge and information know-how. Eleven disciplines of knowledge are identified. Knowledge-enhancing attitudes and values are crucial to the maste