South Africa: Parliament's Presiding Officers Wish All Christians a Happy and Safe Easter

For a soundbite of Parliament' Spokesperson Mr Moloto Mothapo, click on this link: https://iono.fm/e/1547573 Read more »

South Africa: Select Committee On Mineral Resources Raises Concerns Over Eskom's Municipal Debt Crisis

The Select Committee on Agriculture, Land Reform and Mineral Resources received briefings yesterday from the South African Nuclear Energy Corporation (NECSA) and Eskom on their… Read more »

South Africa: Media Statement - Public Works Committee Welcomes Closure of the Pont Holiday Resort Through 'Operation Bring Back'

Parliament, Saturday, 5 April 2025 - The Acting Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Public Works and Infrastructure, Mr Mluleki Dlelanga, has welcomed the successful closure… Read more »

South Africa: Media Statement - Committee Wants Accountability Processes Expedited for Those Behind Regulatory Lapses in George Building Collapse

Parliament, Saturday, 05 April 2025 - The Portfolio Committee on Human Settlements has called for disciplinary processes to be expedited and for officials found to be at the centre… Read more »

South Africa: Mbombela Residents Believe Marriage Bill Will End Forced Marriage

Some residents of the greater Ehlanzeni District Municipality believe the Marriage Bill [B43--2023] will end the worrying tradition of "Ukuthwala", where young girls are often… Read more »

South Africa: Committee On Women Condemns Child Sexual Assault in Matatiele and Calls for Urgent Action

The Portfolio Committee on Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities joins the nation in outrage following the horrific sexual assault of a 7-year-old girl in Matatiele, Eastern… Read more »

South Africa: Committee On Education Demands Accountability and Progress On Rape of Seven-Year-Old Bergview College Learner

The Select Committee on Education, Sciences and the Creative industries has voiced its disappointment with the handling of suspected child rape by the Department of Education in… Read more »

South Africa: Extortion Continues to Cause Heartbreak for Victims, As Police Dither On a Strategy to Combat the Scourge

Ms Tiego Dakana's life has been turned upside down. With her house burned to the ground, her son shot and her name on extortionists' hitlists, she says each day alive feels like… Read more »

South Africa: Media Alert - Public Service Committee Assessing Public Services in Mahikeng and Rustenburg

The Portfolio Committee on Public Service and Administration will tomorrow (Monday) receive a briefing at the North West Premier's Offices on the state of the provincial… Read more »

South Africa: Media Alert - Committee to Assess Implementation of the Department's Strategic Plans and Provision of Housing Opportunities

The Portfolio Committee on Human Settlements will this week undertake an oversight visit to Free State to assess the implementation of the Department of Human Settlements'… Read more »

South Africa: Higher Education Committee to Conduct Oversight Visits to Free State Post-School Education Institutions

Parliament, Sunday, 23 March 2025 - The Portfolio Committee on Higher Education will embark on a week-long oversight visit to post-school education and training (PSET) institutions… Read more »

South Africa: Parliament's Statement on Hacking of Its Social Media Channels

We have identified a security breach affecting one of Parliament's 25 YouTube streaming services, which is integrated with its official social media accounts. This breach resulted… Read more »

South Africa: Some G20 Partners Walking Away From SDGs, Joint Committee Meeting of Committees On Trade Hears

The Chairperson of the Select Committee on Economic Development and Trade, Ms Sonja Boshoff, has called on the Department of Trade, Industry and Cooperation to assess domestic… Read more »

South Africa: Parliament and the Budget - What You Need to Know

The budget process in South Africa is one of the most critical functions of Parliament, ensuring government spending aligns with national priorities while maintaining… Read more »

South Africa: Ethics Committee Recommends Reprimand and Fine for Nine MPs for Failure to Disclose 2024 Members' Interests

The Joint Committee on Ethics and Members' Interests has resolved, in a meeting held on Friday, 7 March 2025, that the Houses of Parliament reprimand nine Members of Parliament and… Read more »

Southern Africa: Committee Welcomes Decision to Terminate SADC Mission in DRC, Calls for Continued Diplomatic Interventions

The co-chairpersons of the Joint Standing Committee on Defence, Mr Malusi Gigaba and Mr Phiroane Phala, have welcomed the decision by the Extraordinary Summit of the Heads of State… Read more »

South Africa: Basic Education Committee Calls for Equity in Learner Placement

Equity and transparency are key when provincial education departments place learners in schools. This was the clear message on Tuesday, 11 March, during a Portfolio Committee on… Read more »

South Africa: Committee to Be Briefed On Scoring Outcomes of Nyda Interviews

The Portfolio Committee on Women, Youth, and Persons with Disabilities will today be briefed on the scoring outcomes for the National Youth Development Agency (NYDA) interviews. Read more »

South Africa: Public Service Committee to Be Briefed On SATBVC Pension Redress

Parliament, Monday, 10 March 2025 - The Portfolio Committee on Public Service and Administration will be briefed by the Government Employees Pension Fund and Government Pensions… Read more »

South Africa: Agriculture Committee to Receive Briefings On 2024/25 Quarterly Performance of Department and Entities

Parliament, Monday, 10 March 2025 - The Portfolio Committees on Agriculture will receive briefings on the 2024/25 quarterly performance, expenditure report and progress on… Read more »

South Africa: Remarks By the Chairperson of the Standing Committee On Finance, Dr Joe Maswanganyi, During the Finance Cluster Media Briefing On Monday, 10 March 2025

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South Africa: President Cyril Ramaphosa to Appear Before the National Assembly

President Cyril Ramaphosa is scheduled to answer Questions for Oral Reply before the National Assembly (NA) tomorrow, Tuesday, 11 March, at 14:00. Read more »

South Africa: Committee On Planning to Consider Comments On the National State Enterprises Bill

The Portfolio Committee on Planning, Monitoring, and Evaluation will today consider the content support team's overview of all written comments received on the National State… Read more »

South Africa: Postbank Urged to Remain Vigilant in Card-Issuing Process

The Portfolio Committee on Social Development has urged the Postbank to remain vigilant as panic persists amongst beneficiaries who are still waiting for the new Postbank black… Read more »

South Africa: Media Statement - Committee Concludes Scoring of Candidates for the Nyda Board

Parliament, Wednesday, 5 March 2025 - The Portfolio Committee on Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities met yesterday to score the candidates interviewed last week for… Read more »