South Africa: Nine Interviewed for SA Human Rights Commission, Including Two Current Commissioners

The Portfolio Committee on Justice and Constitutional Development last week conducted interviews with nine candidates for the vacancy of Deputy Chairperson of the South African… Read more »

South Africa: Media Statement - Marginal Decrease in Crime Stats a Start but Redoubling of Efforts Necessary to Ensure Downward Trend

Parliament, Tuesday, 26 November 2024 - The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Police, Mr Ian Cameron, has welcomed the commendable downward trend in 17 community-reported… Read more »

South Africa: NLC Corruption Was a Crime of Greed, Says Trade Committee Chairperson

Collusion between government officials, non-profit organisations and auditing firms in the theft of state resources that have been earmarked to improve the lives of poor South… Read more »

South Africa: South Africa Doesn't Have a Water Security Threat - Minister Majodina

The Minister of Water and Sanitation, Ms. Pemmy Majodina, has assured Parliament and the country that there is currently no threat to South Africa's water security. Read more »

South Africa: Media Reminder - Na and NCOP to Hold Plenary Sittings to Discuss 16 Days of Activism and Infrastructure Development

Parliament, Tuesday, 12 November 2024 - The National Assembly (NA) will hold a plenary session scheduled to start at 10:00. Among the items on the agenda from 10:00 to 13:00 is the… Read more »

South Africa: Parliament Calls On G20 Parliaments to Collaborate to End Hunger and Poverty

National Assembly Deputy Speaker Dr Annalie Lotriet called on the parliaments of the G20 countries to collaborate in mitigating hunger and poverty and ensuring food security. Read more »

South Africa: Committee On Education Chairperson Welcomes Pronouncements On Reregistration of Spaza Shops

The Chairperson of the Select Committee on Education, Sciences and Creative Industries, Mr Makhi Feni, has welcomed the pronouncement from the African National Congress (ANC) that… Read more »

South Africa: Sport Committee Congratulates Ringo for Being Bestowed Legendary Status in Music

Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Sport, Arts and Culture, Mr Joe McGluwa, has noted the honour bestowed on Mr Ringo Madlingozi at the SA Music Awards last night. Read more »

South Africa: Shocking Non-Compliance With Provisions of Domestic Violence Act At Police Station-Level

The Portfolio Committee on Police is extremely dismayed by the South African Police Service's level of non-compliance with prescripts of the Domestic Violence Act The committee… Read more »

South Africa: Joint Committees to Elect Co-Chairpersons

As part of establishing the structures of the 7th Parliament, joint committees will meet on Tuesday, 29 October, to elect committee Chairpersons. Read more »

South Africa: Select Committee On Agriculture to Receive a Briefing From Ag On Audit Outcomes of Dalrd

The Select Committee on Agriculture, Land Reform, and Mineral Resources will today receive a briefing from the Office of the Auditor-General on the audit outcomes of the Department… Read more »

South Africa: Select Committee On Security and Justice On Oversight Visit to Border Management Authority At Beitbridge

The Select Committee on Security and Justice yesterday commenced with its oversight programme in Limpopo by visiting the Border Management Authority at the Beitbridge facility. Read more »

South Africa: Social Development Committee to Be Briefed On Alleged Weaknesses in Sassa's Social Grant Payment System

Tomorrow, the Portfolio Committee on Social Development will spotlight allegations of fraud in the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA). Read more »

South Africa: Municipalities Remain the Achilles Heel in Gauteng's Water-Related Issues

The Portfolio Committee on Water and Sanitation is concerned that municipalities' inability to perform their water conservation and advocacy roles, along with their inability to… Read more »

South Africa: Media Statement - Human Settlements Committee Conclude Successful Oversight Visit to KZN and Urges Department to Resolve Some Challenges

The Portfolio Committee on Human Settlements has concluded a successful oversight visit to KwaZulu-Natal where it had a mixture of observations. Based on that, the committee has… Read more »

South Africa: Media Statement - Thabazimbi Municipality Is On Its Knees to the Detriment of Service Delivery

The Select Committee on Cooperative Governance and Public Administration (Traditional Affairs, Human Settlements and Water & Sanitation) conducted a fruitful interaction… Read more »

South Africa: Arrest of 45-Year-Old Suspect Adds Impetus to Quest to Remove Illegal Firearms From Communities

Parliament, Wednesday, 2 October 2024 - The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Police, Mr Ian Cameron, has commended the arrest of a 45-year-old suspect on charges of… Read more »

South Africa: Members of South African Parliament Sworn in As Pan-African Parliament Members

Parliament, Monday, 16 September 2024 - Members of Parliament, Ms Refilwe Mtshweni-Tsipane, Mr Mdumiseni Ntuli, Ms Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla, and Mr Vuyani Pambo were today sworn in… Read more »

South Africa: Parliament Mourns the Passing of James Matthews

The Presiding Officers of Parliament, the Speaker of the National Assembly, Ms. Thoko Didiza, and the Chairperson of the National Council of Provinces, Ms. Refilwe… Read more »

South Africa: Police Minister to Deliver Statement in National Assembly On SAPS' Plans to Deal With Extortion

The Minister of Police, Mr Senzo Mchunu, will tomorrow deliver a statement during the National Assembly (NA) sitting on the South African Police Services' plans to deal with high… Read more »

South Africa: Committee On Arts and Culture Congratulates Miss South Africa 2024

The Portfolio Committee on Sports, Arts and Culture wishes to congratulate Miss South Africa 2024, Ms Mia le Roux. Read more »

South Africa: Speaker Regrets Decline of Women Representation in 7th Parliament

The Speaker of the National Assembly (NA), Ms Thoko Didiza, has expressed her disappointment with the decline of women representation in the NA in the 7th Parliament when compared… Read more »

South Africa: Home Affairs Chairperson Calls On Department to Conclude Chidimma Adetshina Investigation

The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Home Affairs, Mr Mosa Chabane, notes the preliminary update from the Minister of Home Affairs on the investigation into the… Read more »

South Africa: Parliament Confirms Receiving Correspondence From MK Party

Parliament confirms that it has received correspondence from the MK Party advising the Speaker of the National Assembly of its decision to remove 15 of its public representatives… Read more »

South Africa: Media Statement - One Year On and Internal Disciplinary Process Against Vip SAPS Members Who Assaulted Civilian Has Not Progressed

Parliament, Thursday, 8 August 2024 - The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Police, Mr Ian Cameron, is disappointed that the South African Police Service (SAPS) has not… Read more »