South Africa: Correctional Services Committee to Conduct Oversight Visit in Limpopo

The Portfolio Committee on Correctional Services will this week undertake its first oversight visit of the year when it visits several correctional centres in Limpopo Province. Read more »

South Africa: Justice Committee Hails Deepening Values of Justice and Human Rights

In commemorating the 19th anniversary of the signing of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, the Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Justice and Constitutional… Read more »

South Africa: Media Statement - Police Committee Chairperson Attributes Shortage of Rape Kits in the Western Cape to Failure of National Supply Chain Management

The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Police and a member of the National Council of Provinces' Select Committee on Security and Justice, Mr Nicholas Gotsell, today found a… Read more »

South Africa: Basic Education Committee Holds Parliamentary Enquiry Into Prevalence of Statutory Rape in Schools

The Portfolio Committee on Basic Education yesterday held a parliamentary enquiry into the prevalence of statutory rape in schools. This follows an instruction by the Speaker of… Read more »

South Africa: Select Committee Welcomes Report On Forensic Investigation On Psa Oxygen Plant Tender Administered By Idt

To download a soundbite of the Chairperson of the Select Committee on Public Infrastructure and the Minister in the Presidency, Mr Rikus Badenhorst, click here:… Read more »

South Africa: Committee On Women to Review Outcomes of the Stakeholder Engagements On Statutory Rape

The Portfolio Committee on Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities will today review the key findings and recommendations of the stakeholder engagement on the statutory rape of… Read more »

South Africa: Court Interdict Against Operation Dudula in Line With Education Committee's Publicly Expressed Sentiment

The Select Committee on Education, Sciences and the Creative Industries has noted the decision of the South Gauteng High Court in Johannesburg, to interdict the activists of… Read more »

South Africa: Justice Committee Chairperson Welcomes New Inquest Finding On Chief Luthuli's Death

The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Justice and Constitutional Development, Mr Xola Nqola, has welcomed the ruling by the KwaZulu-Natal High Court that set aside the 1967… Read more »

South Africa: Cele Denies Friendship With Murder Accused, As Committee Probes Fresh Allegations and Retraction of Evidence

Allegations of phone calls and messages between former Minister of Police, retired General Bheki Cele and murder accused Mr Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala, as well as claims of free… Read more »

South Africa: Scopa to Continue Hearing Evidence On RAF Procurement and Financial Management

The Standing Committee on Public Accounts (SCOPA) will this week hear evidence pertaining to the financial, procurement and governance affairs of the Road Accident Fund (RAF). Read more »

South Africa: Restaurant Owner Arrested During Labour Committee Oversight Visit in Clarens

On Wednesday, the Portfolio Committee on Employment and Labour conducted an oversight visit to businesses in the hospitality sector in Clarens, Free State. The visit led to the… Read more »

South Africa: Media Statement - Prevalence of Contraband in St Albans Concerns Committee On Correctional Services

The Portfolio Committee on Correctional Services expressed a concern over the alleged tolerance on the practice of smuggling contraband into prison in St Albans correctional… Read more »

South Africa: Health Committee Chairperson Notes SIU's Tembisa Hospital Findings, Calls for Consequences

The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Health, Dr Sibongiseni Dhlomo, today expressed grave concern over findings of the Special Investigating Unit (SIU), which show the… Read more »

South Africa: Ad Hoc Committee Agrees Not to Subpoena Lt Gen Mkhwanazi

The Ad Hoc Committee to Investigate Allegations made by the South African Police Service KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi yesterday… Read more »

South Africa: Portfolio Committee On Correctional Service Calls for Immediate Termination of G4s Contract for Mangaung Centre

The Portfolio Committee on Correctional Services yesterday called for the immediate termination of the contract with the service provider that manages the Mangaung Correctional… Read more »

South Africa: Statement On the Legal Advisory Team Assigned to the National Assembly Ad Hoc Committee On Lt-General Mkhwanazi Allegations

The Speaker of the National Assembly, Ms Thoko Didiza, has noted with concern certain remarks made during proceedings of the Ad Hoc Committee established to investigate allegations… Read more »

South Africa: Chairperson Gigaba Rejects Claims of Shielding Minister Motshekga From Accountability As Unfounded and Illogical

The Co-Chairperson of the Joint Standing Committee on Defence, Dr Malusi Gigaba, has expressed concern at unfounded, disingenuous, and illogical comments attributed to Mr Nicholas… Read more »

South Africa: Home Affairs Committee Calls Northern Cape Residents to Make Submissions On Marriage Bill

The Portfolio Committee on Home Affairs will, from Monday, 4 August to Thursday, 7 August 2025, hold public hearings on the Marriage Bill [B43-2023] in the Northern Cape. The… Read more »

South Africa: Police and Justice Committee Chairpersons Notes Commission of Inquiry but Parliament Process to Continue

- The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Police, Mr Ian Cameron, and the Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Justice and Constitutional Development, Mr Xola Nqola,… Read more »

South Africa: Doing More With Less - Justice Minister Responds to Budget Shortfall

In her opening remarks as she delivered her budget vote speech, the Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Ms Mmamoloko Kubayi, noted the budget shortfall but… Read more »

South Africa: Police Budget Backed By Minister but Slammed By Opposition Over Corruption and Service Failures

The Minister of Police, Mr Senzo Mchunu, has pledged that the 2025/26 budget will focus on improved policing and new initiatives to tackle crime and corruption in South Africa. Read more »