July 16
South Africa: MPs Point Out Weakness of Government's Healthcare System
The Department of Health's budget vote debate was presented by Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi in a mini plenary of the National Assembly. The budget vote provoked a heated debate on… Read more »
August 06
South Africa: SAPS Members' Mental Health Should Be Prioritised to Enhance Effective Policing
Parliament, Tuesday, 6 August 2024 - The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Police, Mr Ian Cameron, has learned with shock the sad news of the passing of South African… Read more »
June 03
South Africa: Post-Elections - the Road to Establishing the National Assembly of the Seventh Democratic Parliament
In democratic countries such as South Africa, Parliament plays a crucial role in making legislation and holding the government to account. Under a proportional representation… Read more »
February 12
South Africa: Media Statement - Cape Winelands and City of Cape Town Residents Say Yes and No to the Tobacco Bill
Parliament, Monday, 12 February 2024 - Various groups of people from the Cape Winelands District and the City of Cape Town, including academics specialising in issues around… Read more »
November 27, 2023
South Africa: Health Committee Concludes Public Hearings On Tobacco Products Bill in Gauteng Despite Incapacity of Venue in Tshwane
Parliament, Monday, 27 November 2023 - The Portfolio Committee on Health has successfully concluded three public hearings on the Tobacco Products and Electronic Delivery Systems… Read more »