Parliament

President Cyril Ramaphosa updates Parliament on South Africa’s economic recovery amid its grey listing

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...

Tshegofatso Makola·about 1 year ago

President Cyril Ramaphosa addressed a Joint Sitting of Parliament on South Africa's Economic Reconstruction and Recovery Plan.

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...

Phumzile Mavimbela·over 3 years ago

Parliamentary Committee into Mkhwebane’s impeachment into day 3

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

Joburg Post·over 1 year ago

President Cyril Ramaphosa prepares for the delivery of the SONA

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...

The Presidency·about 1 year ago

NCOP Chairperson Launches Soweto Parliamentary Constituency Office

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...

Joburg Post·over 1 year ago

EFF leader Julius Malema says the fight against crime can't be led by criminals

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...

Tshegofatso Makola·about 1 year ago

Parliamentary Committee for section 94 Enquiry hears evidence on Vrede dairy Investigation

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

Joburg Post·over 1 year ago

Former CEO in Public Protector’s denies harassing, victimising and intimidating employees in the office of the Public Protector

He told the committee that Adv Mkhwebane was a hard worker and that he learnt a lot from her

Joburg Post·over 1 year ago

Committee for Section 194 Enquiry hears that Public Protector had final say on Reports

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

Joburg Post·over 1 year ago

Parliament to decide on the Electoral Amendment Bill at their next meeting

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...

Joburg Post·over 1 year ago

How to impeach a president: Ramaphosa case puts new rules to the test in South Africa

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

Richard Calland -Associate Professor in Public Law, University of Cape Town·over 1 year ago

Crime has reached a crisis point and requires concerted efforts from Police and civil Society

'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'

Parliamentary Press·over 1 year ago

Parliament adopts plan to implement Zondo Commission report

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

Parliamentary Press·over 1 year ago

Portfolio Committee on Transport to hold Public Hearings on Railway Safety Bill in Mpumalanga

The Bill aims to amend the National Railway Safety Regulator Act by facilitating an improvement in general safety within the railway environment

Parliamentary Press·over 1 year ago

Parliament convenes a ministerial briefing session on the scourge of illegal mining in South Africa

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

Joburg Post·over 1 year ago

Committee for section 194 hears Public Protector requested research into State-controlled Central Banks

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

Joburg Post·over 1 year ago

Committee for section 194 hears more evidence on how Public Protector tried to protect politicians

Adv Raedani told the committee that Adv Mkhwebane responded by saying “anginandaba” which means in English “I don't care at all”

Joburg Post·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

South Africa’s new Speaker of parliament has sparked controversy – for good reason

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...

Hugh Corder·over 2 years ago

Parliament’s Appropriations committee concerned by levels of fruitless and wasteful expenditure in Government Departments

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

Parliament Press·over 1 year ago

South Africa has a plan to make its public service professional. It’s time to act on it

South Africa’s constitution is emphatic about this. It even establishes the Public Service Commission as the custodian of professionalism

Mashupye Herbert Maserumule - Professor of Public Affairs, Tshwane University of Technology·over 1 year ago

Committee for section 194 is ‘unbiased’ and rejects view that it has a 'pre-determined’ outcome

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...

Parliamentary Press·over 1 year ago

The Political Week ahead in Parliament

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

Parliamentary Press·over 1 year ago

'SA’S 2023 Netball World Cup stakeholders must adopt a hands on approach', Committee Chair

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...

Parliamentary Press·over 1 year ago

Land Committee Chairperson welcomes interventions by Minister Thoko Didiza to reinforce governance of ingonyama Trust Board

Minister Didiza, reported that her department has been grappling with the matters relating to the Ingonyama Trust Board and the Ingonyama Trust

Parliamentary Press·over 1 year ago

Cabinet approves Bill to strengthen fight against Money laundering

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

Joburg Post·over 1 year ago

Statement on President's response on Phala Phala in the National Assembly

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

Presidency Press·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

Consumer Protection Bill recommended to the National Assembly for adoption

The Bill seeks to provide for the protection of housing consumers through the registration of home builders

Parliamentary Press·over 1 year ago

Speaker of the National Assembly meeting with relevant stakeholders to finalise Questions for Oral Reply by President Ramaphosa

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

Parliamentary Press·over 1 year ago

Home Affairs committee calls for further public comments on Electoral amendment Bill

The committee appreciates the value of public participation, hence the call for further public comments

Parliamentary Press·over 1 year ago

Home Affairs Minister Aaron Motsoaledi, briefs parliament on the Electoral Amendment Bill

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

Parliamentary Press·over 1 year ago

Secretary to Parliament looking into alleged awarding of contract to Afrocentric Markets

The Secretary to Parliament is looking into the matter to establish the circumstances surrounding the purported contract

Parliamentary Press·over 1 year ago

President Ramaphosa delivers his submission to the S89 inquiry panel

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

Presidency Press·over 1 year ago

South Africa’s President Ramaphosa could be impeached - 3 essential reads on the Phala Phala scandal

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

Thabo Leshilo -Politics+ Society·over 1 year ago

Taking Parliament to the people is vital for democracy

'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'

President Cyril Ramaphosa·over 1 year ago

Imtiaz Fazel begins his tenure as Inspector-General of Intelligence

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...

Parliamentary Press·over 1 year ago

Committee for Section 194 unable to hear new witness, breaks for the year

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

Parliamentary Press·over 1 year ago

SCOPA directs Department of Higher Education to submit National Skills Fund investigation report in 10 days

The forensic investigation was recommended by SCOPA following disclaimed audit outcomes from the Auditor-Genera

Parliamentary Press·over 1 year ago

National Assembly approves nomination of Imtiaz Ahmed Fazel for the appointment as inspector-General of Intelligence

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

Parliamentary Press·over 1 year ago

Xolile George appointed new Secretary to Parliament

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.

Joburg Post·almost 2 years ago

Mineral, Resources and Energy committee declares Just Energy transition investment plan a matter of National importance

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

Parliamentary Press·over 1 year ago

Parliament lodges urgent application for extension of Electoral Amendment Bill Deadline

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

Parliament Press·over 1 year ago

Parliament extends deadline for comments on the Basic Education Laws Amendment Bill

The Portfolio Committee on Basic Education Portfolio Committee on Basic Education has extended the deadline for stakeholders and interested individuals to submit written comments

Joburg Post·over 1 year ago

National Assembly Speaker extends deadline of Independent Panel

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

Parliamentary Press·over 1 year ago

Parliament to work through the recess period on the Electoral Amendment Bill

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, ...

Joburg Post·almost 2 years ago

Parliament receives final parts of the Zondo Commission reports from the President

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

Joburg Post·almost 2 years ago

Minerals and Energy committee Chairperson condemns violent crimes allegedly committed by illegal miners

"The justice system should send a very strong message to them that lawlessness cannot be tolerated in South Africa,”

Joburg Post·over 1 year ago

Deputy President Mabuza to reply to oral questions in the National Council of Provinces

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

Presidency Press·over 1 year ago

Speaker Declines DA’s request to put an urgent question for oral reply by the President

The President is scheduled to appear before the National Assembly this afternoon, to reply to oral questions on a wide range of issues

Parliamentary Press·over 1 year 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

Presiding officers of Parliament on Chief Justice’s public remarks

At an appropriate time, the Presiding Officers will engage with the Chief Justice regarding his statements

Parliamentary Press·over 1 year ago

Basic Education Portfolio Committee starts Public Hearings on Education Bill

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

Parliamentary Press·over 1 year ago

Basic Education Committee to continue with Oral Submission on Education Bill

The Bill also provides for financial and public accountability frameworks for governing bodies and provincial departments

Parliamentary Press·over 1 year ago

Parliament to host a National Men’s Parliament

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

Parliamentary Press·over 1 year ago

Communications and Digital Technologies Sub-Committee set to meet tomorrow to finalise recruitment for SABC Board

The subcommittee’s meeting will be followed by a meeting of the full committee after the National Assembly’s sitting

Parliament Press·over 1 year ago

Parliament announces 12 recommended names for the SABC Board

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

Parliament Press·over 1 year ago

National Assembly passes ‘special Finance Bill’

The Bill proposes to Parliament to appropriate additional funds in the 2022/23 financial year for the requirements of Public Enterprises and Transport

Parliamentary Press·over 1 year ago

National Assembly Speaker declines ATM’s request for a secret Ballot on Panel Report debate

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

Parliamentary Press·over 1 year ago

Constitutional Court extends Electoral Act Invalidity Order Deadline

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

Parliamentary Press·over 1 year ago

"We want 50% of the young people in Parliament" - Malatji

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.

Neo Poho·9 months ago

DA members walk out of parliament as MP's debate Kholeka Gcaleka's nomination for public protector job

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.

Neo Poho·5 months 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 ·9 days ago