Following recent the grey list of South Africa by the Financial Action Task Force, President Cyril Ramaphosa briefed members of the National Assembly on the state of this matter as well as other issues pertaining to the state’s ability t...
·about 1 year ago
Honourable President Cyril Ramaphosa addressed a Joint Sitting of Parliament on South Africa's Economic Reconstruction and Recovery Plan on Thursday. In his opening Ramaphosa qiuckly highlighted that different from the State of the Nati...
·over 3 years ago
The Committee for Section 194 Enquiry yesterday heard from Mr Hassen Ebrahim, a witness who is experienced in Constitution drafting and other matters, outlining the role of the Office of the Public Protector
·over 1 year ago
President Cyril Ramaphosa has undertaken a number of consultations with stakeholders in government and civil society as part of his preparation of the 2023 State of the Nation Address. The President will address a Joint Sitting of Parlia...
·about 1 year ago
The Chairperson of the National Council of Provinces (NCOP), Amos Masondo has told Soweto Residents that the Parliamentary Constituency Offices are service and interaction points for public representatives to remain in contact with the...
·over 1 year ago
Following the presentation of the State of the Nation Address (SONA) last week, opposition parties came prepared to give their thoughts at the SONA debate today. The debate saw the criticism of various items outlined by President Cyril R...
·about 1 year ago
The committee heard that attempts were allegedly made by Adv Mkhwebane, as the new Public protector to ensure that no adverse findings against politicians were contained in the report
·over 1 year ago
He told the committee that Adv Mkhwebane was a hard worker and that he learnt a lot from her
·over 1 year ago
The committee heard that there was a tension in the quality assurance unit because the lawyers had to report to the PP’s Chief of Staff who was not a lawyer
·over 1 year ago
The Portfolio Committee on Home Affairs has continued to consider the Electoral Amendment Bill and resolved that at its next meeting it will make substantive decisions on the Bill to enable the legal support team to draft the Bill for...
·over 1 year ago
This is the first time a process of a motion being tabled and an independent panel being established has been used. That alone makes it a very significant moment
·over 1 year ago
'The increase of 11 per cent in sexual offences, 13 per cent in murder and 34 per cent in attempted sexual offences is worrying and points to a failure to deal with these categories of crime'
·over 1 year ago
The submission made to the Rules Committee dealt with parliament’s oversight and accountability role, monitoring of the implementation plan and parliamentary reforms to strengthen carrying out Parliament’s mandate
·over 1 year ago
The Bill aims to amend the National Railway Safety Regulator Act by facilitating an improvement in general safety within the railway environment
·over 1 year ago
The Ministerial Briefing session from 10:00 – 15:00 will discuss the recent illegal mining activities and the unprecedented high levels of criminality and violence in the mining communities
·over 1 year ago
He reported that former SARB governors Tito Mboweni, Gill Marcus and Chris Stals were interviewed, as well as former Finance Minister Trevor Manuel and former President Thabo Mbeki
·over 1 year ago
Adv Raedani told the committee that Adv Mkhwebane responded by saying “anginandaba” which means in English “I don't care at all”
·over 1 year ago
The capacity-building training programme will continue until Friday, 19 August.
·over 1 year ago
On Thursday 19 August the members of South Africa’s National Assembly convened physically for the first time in a while. They met in several locations in parliament to achieve sufficient distancing in the pandemic. And there was only one...
·over 2 years ago
The Auditor-General said that 29 per cent of national departments are in good financial health, 62 per cent are cause for concern and nine per cent require urgent intervention
·over 1 year ago
South Africa’s constitution is emphatic about this. It even establishes the Public Service Commission as the custodian of professionalism
·over 1 year ago
Adv Mpofu said Parliament and Dyantyi sought to alert the Western Cape High Court about the Constitutional Court's ruling, in what he said was an effort to influence that court's pending ruling on Mkhwebane's urgent challenge to her su...
·over 1 year ago
President Cyril Ramaphosa appears in the National Assembly (NA) on Tuesday to Reply to Oral Questions on a wide range of issues including the challenges of illegal immigration, gender based violence
·over 1 year ago
It was revealed that in the beginning some board members of the LOC did not honour scheduled meetings thereby forcing unnecessary postponements. The committee also heard that the board did not keep the record of meetings as well as min...
·over 1 year ago
Minister Didiza, reported that her department has been grappling with the matters relating to the Ingonyama Trust Board and the Ingonyama Trust
·over 1 year ago
Cabinet approved the tabling of the Bill in Parliament at its meeting of 17 August 2022, demonstrating its commitment to the fight against corruption, money laundering and terror financing
·over 1 year ago
The President responded that he stands ready to take the nation into his confidence and that he would do so through the due legal and Parliamentary processes
·over 1 year ago
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...
·over 1 year ago
The Bill seeks to provide for the protection of housing consumers through the registration of home builders
·over 1 year ago
The President appears before the National Assembly for questions four times a year, and six questions are posed per session. Four supplementary questions are allowed to each question during the session
·over 1 year ago
The committee appreciates the value of public participation, hence the call for further public comments
·over 1 year ago
Dr Motsoaledi told the committee that there was massive mobilization against the Bill by organisations who believed that there was something grossly wrong with it
·over 1 year ago
The Secretary to Parliament is looking into the matter to establish the circumstances surrounding the purported contract
·over 1 year ago
President Ramaphosa categorically denies that he violated this oath in any way, and denies that he is guilty of any of the allegations made against him
·over 1 year ago
The three person panel, headed by former chief justice Sandile Ngcobo, found that the president might have breached the constitution and engaged in corrupt activities
·over 1 year ago
'In South Africa today, no law can be passed or amended, no development can proceed, and no policy can achieve consensus without the input and participation of the South African people'
·over 1 year ago
The Inspector-General of Intelligence plays a crucial role in deepening oversight since he is able to monitor compliance by the services, review their activities, receive and investigates complaints and perform all other functions as c...
·over 1 year ago
The committee heard that Adv Caroline Zulu-Sokoni needs to inform the Zambian government that she intends travelling outside the country to address South Africa’s Parliament
·over 1 year ago
The forensic investigation was recommended by SCOPA following disclaimed audit outcomes from the Auditor-Genera
·over 1 year ago
Following deliberations, the JSCI resolved by a simple majority of members present to nomination Imtiaz Ahmed Fazel for approval by the National Assembly, for recommendation to the President for appointment
·over 1 year ago
Parliament presiding officers led by the Speaker of the National Assembly, Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula and the Chairperson of the National Council of Provinces, Amos Masondo, have welcomed Xolile George as the new Secretary to Parliament.
·almost 2 years ago
The committee also learnt that the JET investment plan will require total investment of R1.5 trillion over a five-year period to cover three priority sectors, namely electricity, new energy vehicles (NEV) and green hydrogen
·over 1 year ago
The proposed amendments that particularly require further public consultations include, contentions that there is a need for broader electoral reform - even broader than merely including independent candidates in the 2024 elections
·over 1 year ago
The Portfolio Committee on Basic Education Portfolio Committee on Basic Education has extended the deadline for stakeholders and interested individuals to submit written comments
·over 1 year ago
The Panel said the additional time requested was realistic taking into account the importance of the enquiry, its complexity, as well as the novelty of the nature of work involved
·over 1 year ago
The Portfolio Committee on Home Affairs has revealed that it is continuing its consideration of the Electoral Amendment Bill and has received presentations from the Parliamentary Legal Services, the Electoral Commission of South Africa, ...
·almost 2 years ago
Parliament, led by the Speaker of the National Assembly Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula and the Chairperson of the National Council of Provinces, Amos Masondo have received the final parts of the State Capture Commission report from the President
·almost 2 years ago
"The justice system should send a very strong message to them that lawlessness cannot be tolerated in South Africa,”
·over 1 year ago
As Chairperson of the Political Task Team on Eskom, Deputy President Mabuza will update members on progress made in improving energy security following the President’s announcement on the National Energy Crisis Committee
·over 1 year ago
The President is scheduled to appear before the National Assembly this afternoon, to reply to oral questions on a wide range of issues
·over 1 year ago
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
·over 1 year ago
At an appropriate time, the Presiding Officers will engage with the Chief Justice regarding his statements
·over 1 year ago
The Bill seeks to amend certain definitions, to provide that attendance of Grade R is compulsory, and to provide for system improvements in terms of admission of learners to public schools
·over 1 year ago
The Bill also provides for financial and public accountability frameworks for governing bodies and provincial departments
·over 1 year ago
This third biennial sectoral Parliament, convened under the banner of the Takuwani Riime Men’s Movement, is a platform for men to discuss challenges faced by men with a special focus on the prevention of Gender Based Violence & Femicide
·over 1 year ago
The subcommittee’s meeting will be followed by a meeting of the full committee after the National Assembly’s sitting
·over 1 year ago
The Speaker of the National Assembly will then forward the recommended names to the President for appointment in terms of section 13 of the Broadcasting Act
·over 1 year ago
The Bill proposes to Parliament to appropriate additional funds in the 2022/23 financial year for the requirements of Public Enterprises and Transport
·over 1 year ago
The Speaker is empowered to exercise her discretion in determining the voting method to be employed to decide questions before the House where no voting method is prescribed in the Rules of the National Assembly
·over 1 year ago
Parliament submitted that there would be no prejudice to any party should the further extension be granted, as the Electoral Commission would still have sufficient time to prepare for the 2024 elections
·over 1 year ago
During his media briefing for the first time as the President of the ANC Youth League (ANCYL), Collen Malatji has revealed that the ANCYL wants nothing less than 50% of young people in parliament.
·9 months ago
Parliament's debate to consider the recommendation of deputy public protector advocate Kholeka Gcaleka to replace Busisiwe Mkhwebane started on a heated note on Thursday the 19th of October 2023.
·5 months ago
The National Council of Provinces (NCOP) passed three bills during its plenary on Tuesday the 19th of March 2024.
·9 days ago