National Assembly

DA and EFF reject Kholeka Gcaleka's nomination as Public Protector

As the ad hoc committee tasked with finding advocate Busisiwe Mkhwebane’s replacement resolved to nominate advocate Kholeka Gcaleka as its candidate for the job, the DA and the EFF has described the nomination as nonsensical.

Neo Poho·8 months ago

Dubious Comrades Sent by the ANC to Head Parliamentary Committees

Prominent politicians in Jacob Zuma’s administration have made spectacular returns to Parliament, as the ANC announced who it will be nominating as chairpersons and whips in important parliamentary portfolio committees.Former Energy Mini...

Joburg Post·almost 5 years ago

Parliament’s Home Affairs committee members permitted to consult their parties on the Electoral Amendment Bill

The committee remains of the view that it seeks to present a fair and reasonable legislation for both independent and political parties

Joburg Post·almost 2 years ago

President to update National Assembly on key interventions

President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Thursday, 29 September 2022, update the National Assembly on key interventions of government, including the attention given to the supply of electricity to government’s development of a comprehensive ...

The Presidency·over 1 year ago

National Assembly holds a week-long capacity-building workshop for its member

The capacity-building training programme will continue until Friday, 19 August.

Joburg Post·over 1 year ago

National Assembly passes two bills

The objectives of the Bill are to amend the Fund-Raising Act of 1978, in order to amend certain definitions; to effect certain textual amendments to provide for the discontinuation of certain funds, and for the dissolution of any board...

Parliamentary Press ·over 1 year ago

Parliament, The Week Ahead

On Tuesday the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) will convene a virtual Ministerial briefing debate on the Township Economy under the theme: “Measures to unlock the full potential of the township economy and industries”

Parliamentary Press·over 1 year ago

National Assembly defers consideration of the Section 89 Independent Panel report to 13 December

The 13 December meeting will be fully physical, with no provision for virtual participation

Parliamentary Press·over 1 year ago

Deputy President to reply to questions in the National Assembly

Deputy President, Mr David Mabuza, will be in the National Assembly today, at 14h00, for oral replies to questions by Members of Parliament.

Parliamentary Press ·over 1 year ago

Governance cluster Ministers to answer questions for oral reply from Members of the National Assembly

Parliament uses a range of instruments to scrutinise and oversee executive action. Section 92(2) of the Constitution also stipulates that Cabinet Members are accountable collectively and individually to Parliament for the exercise of...

Joburg Post·over 1 year ago

National Assembly passes the Division of Revenue Amendment Bill

The Bill was tabled in Parliament by the Minister of Finance, Enoch Godongwana, during the presentation of the 2022 Medium Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS)

Parliamentary Press·over 1 year ago

Parliament Establishes A Committee Of Inquiry Into Busisiwe Mkhwebane’s fitness To Hold Office.

The National Assembly sat on Tuesday to vote on whether or not the house should establish a special committee to inquire into the competence of Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane to hold office.

Phumzile Mavimbela ·about 3 years ago

Deputy President David Mabuza Responds To Oral Questions In The National Assembly.

Deputy President David Mabuza will appear before a Hybrid Sitting of the National Assembly on Wednesday, 12 May 2021. The Deputy President has been asked questions related to land reform, Covid-19 vaccines as well as anti-poverty interve...

Phumzile Mavimbela·almost 3 years ago

National Assembly Speaker informs President Ramaphosa of Parliament’s recommendation to fill electoral commission’s post

National Assembly Speaker, Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula, has written to President Cyril Ramaphosa and Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Ebrahim Patel, officially advising them of recent resolutions on statutory appointments adopt...

Joburg Post·almost 2 years ago

Speaker Mapisa-Nqakula advises Section 194 Committee to seek legal opinion

The National Assembly Speaker, Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula, has advised the Section 194 Enquiry Committee Chairperson, Qubudile Dyantyi, to seek legal opinion on the alleged possible conflict of interest

Joburg Post·almost 2 years ago

National Assembly Speaker to lead a delegation to the BRICS Parliamentary Forum

The meeting will be hosted by the National People’s Congress of China as they are currently Chairing the BRICS and South Africa is the next in line to host the 9th BRICS PF in 2023

Parliamentary Press·over 1 year ago

Parliament, the week ahead

President Cyril Ramaphosa will return to the National Assembly for an oral question and answer session during a hybrid plenary sitting scheduled for Thursday, 03 November, at 2 pm

Parliamentary Press·over 1 year ago

Ethics Committee finalises matter relating to allegations of misconduct against Deputy Minister Pinky Kekana

The matter involved a referral made by the Speaker of the National Assembly (NA) that concerned the Judicial Commission of Inquiry into State Capture Report

Parliamentary Press·over 1 year ago

Deputy President Mabuza to reply to Questions in the National Assembly

According to the Rules of the National Assembly,“ Questions to Deputy President” must be scheduled once a month during session time and must be limited to six questions per question day

Presidency Press·over 1 year ago

Nosiviwe Maphisa-Nqakula clears the air about the on-going speculations of her imminent arrest

Speaker of Parliament Nosiviwe Maphisa-Nqakula has responded to the on-going speculations and allegations of her imminent arrest.

Parliament of the Republic of South Africa ·about 1 month ago

DA issues Parliament with a letter of demand ahead of the SONA

With just a day left until President Cyril presents the State of the Nation Address (SONA), the Democratic Alliance has issued yet another blow. The party issued a letter of demand to Parliament today.Following their version of the SONA ...

Tshegofatso Makola·about 1 year ago

Are politicians holding the country back in the fight against gender-based violence?

With a week having passed since the State of the Nation Address (SONA) was presented, one had ample time to reflect on what was brought up (and what was not), as well as truly evaluate the state of our nation for myself. A week ago, Pres...

Tshegofatso Makola·about 1 year ago

National Assembly passes four new Bills

The National Assembly has passed the Revenue Laws Amendment Bill, the Plant Health (Phytosanitary) Bill, the Deeds Registries Amendment Bill, and the Municipal Fiscal Powers and Functions Amendment Bill.

Neo Poho·2 months ago

President Cyril Ramaphosa to appear before National Assembly for an Oral Question-and-Answer session

President Cyril Ramaphosa is scheduled to appear before the National Assembly (NA) on Tuesday the 19th of March 2024 at 14:00 for an oral question-and-answer session with Members of the House.

Parliament of the Republic of South Africa ·about 1 month ago

National Council of Provinces passes three Bills in its plenary

The National Council of Provinces (NCOP) passed three bills during its plenary on Tuesday the 19th of March 2024.

Parliament of the Republic of South Africa ·about 1 month ago

National Assembly grants provisional approval for DA's motion of no-confidence against speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula

Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly, Lechesa Tsenoli, has provisionally granted the DA's request for parliament to discuss the motion of no-confidence against Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula.

Neo Poho·about 1 month ago

Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula set to appear in Court

The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has confirmed that former National Assembly speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula will appear at the Pretoria magistrate's court on Thursday the 4th of April 2024.

Neo Poho·23 days ago

Former National Assembly Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula granted R50 000 bail

Former National Assembly Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula has been granted R50 000 bail as the State prepares to add another accused in the ongoing corruption and money laundering case involving the former Minister of Defence.

Neo Poho·22 days ago