South Africa: Media Statement - Justice Committee Chairperson Welcomes Appointment of Deputy Chief Justice Mlambo

Parliament, Friday, 1 August 2025 - The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Justice and Constitutional Development, Mr Xola Nqola, welcomes President Cyril Ramaphosa's… Read more »

South Africa: Political Parties Demand Accountability, As National Assembly Passes Eskom Debt Relief Bill

The National Assembly has passed the Eskom Debt Relief Amendment Bill, as part of ongoing interventions to rescue the power utility from years of operational challenges and… Read more »

South Africa: Media Statement - Committee Calls for Transparency and Fairness in Mergers and Acquisitions Regarding Transformation Elements

The Portfolio Committee on Trade, Industry and Competition has called for greater transparency, fairness, and accountability in mergers and acquisitions (M&A), particularly… Read more »

South Africa: NCOP Chairperson Appointed As Deputy Chairperson of the PAP committee On Trade, Customs and Immigration Matters

The Chairperson of the National Council of Provinces (NCOP), Ms Refilwe Mtshweni-Tsipane, has been delegated to serve as the Deputy Chairperson of the Pan African Parliament's… Read more »

South Africa: How Parliament Approves the National Budget

For a soundbite of Parliament Spokesperson, Mr. Moloto Mothapo, click on this link: https://iono.fm/e/1578629 Read more »

South Africa: Media Statement - Defence Committee Admonishes Defence Materiel Division for Failure to Deliver Presentation On Spare Parts Procurement

The Joint Standing Committee on Defence will write a letter to the Minister of Defence and Military Veterans and the Secretary for Defence, registering the committee's discontent… Read more »

South Africa: Parliament Statement On the Mandela Day

The Presiding Officers of Parliament, Speaker of the National Assembly Ms Thoko Didiza and Chairperson of the National Council of Provinces Ms Refilwe Mtshweni-Tsipane, call on all… Read more »

South Africa: Health Committee Responds to Report On Discrimination Against Black Practitioners

Parliament, Friday, 11 July 2025 - The Portfolio Committee on Health on Friday announced that it would consult Parliament's legal advisors to draft recommendations for legislative… 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: The Two Houses of Parliament to Consider Parliament's Budget Vote

The Speaker of the National Assembly (NA), Ms Thoko Didiza, and the Chairperson of the National Council of Provinces (NCOP), Ms Refilwe Mtshweni-Tsipane, will each present… 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: Health Department Pushes Ahead With NHI Preparations Despite Opposition Concerns

The Minister of Health, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, has confirmed that the department is proceeding with preparations for the implementation of the National Health Insurance (NHI) scheme,… Read more »

South Africa: Basic Education Committee Won't Allow Delay in Bela Act Regulations

The Portfolio Committee on Basic Education strongly emphasised the need for urgent drafting of regulations relating to the Basic Education Laws Amendment (BELA) Act. Read more »

South Africa: New Mineral Discoveries Crucial to Sustain Mining Industry, Says Minister As He Tables Budget Vote in Parliament

South Africa must invest in new mineral exploration to sustain its mining industry, according to Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources, Mr Gwede Mantashe. Read more »

South Africa: Sustainable Development Goals At Risk, Minister Warns Parliament As He Tables Dirco Budget Vote

Delivering his department's budget vote in a mini-plenary of the National Assembly, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Mr Ronald Lamola cautioned that the effects… 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 »

South Africa: President Ramaphosa Must Address Serious Allegations Made By General Mkhwanazi

- The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Police, Mr Ian Cameron, has noted the explosive allegations made by the KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant General… Read more »

South Africa: South Africa Takes the Wheel of the G20 Presidency

South Africa is in the driving seat of the rotating G20 Presidency from 1 December 2024 to 30 November 2025. The Group of Twenty (G20) is an international forum for economic… Read more »

South Africa: Defence Committee Expresses Concern Over Continued Delays in Military Veterans' Benefits

The Portfolio Committee on Defence and Military Veterans has expressed deep concern over the ongoing challenges faced by military veterans, many of whom remain in limbo due to… Read more »

South Africa: Committee On Women Youth and Persons With Disabilities Concerned Over Gender Commission's Funding Constraints

The Portfolio Committee on Women, Youth, and Persons with Disabilities expressed concern about the Commission for Gender Equality's (CGE) funding constraints and the impact this… Read more »

South Africa: GCIS Budget Should Be Approved With Conditions, Says Ms Diko

The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Communications and Digital Technologies, Ms Khusela Sangoni Diko, expressed the committee's sentiment during the Government… Read more »

South Africa: GCIS Budget Gets Conditional Green Light From Parliament

The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Communications and Digital Technologies, Ms Khusela Sangoni Diko, told Parliament during the Government Communication and Information… Read more »

South Africa: Communications Committee Puts Conditions to the Approval of GCIS Budget

- The Portfolio Committee on Communications and Digital Technologies has put conditions on the adoption of its budget vote report on the Government Communications and Information… Read more »

South Africa: Correctional Services Committee Questions Excessive Bread Price Increase for Centres

- The Portfolio Committee on Correctional Services noted with concern the steep increase in the price of the bread procured by the Department of Correctional Services (DCS) - the… Read more »

South Africa: Committee Welcomes Progress Report On Establishment of Nwria but Calls for Diligence in Mitigating Risks

The Portfolio Committee on Water and Sanitation today welcomed the commendable progress made by the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) in establishing the National Water… Read more »