August 08
South Africa: Media Statement - Riverlands and Chatsworth Wall Collapse Highlights Concerns Around Dam Safety
The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Water and Sanitation, Mr Leon Basson, has noted with concern reports of the collapse of retention walls at the Riverlands Dam. 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 »
August 04
South Africa: Police Committee Chairperson Addresses Concerns About Increased Incidents of Police Shootings
The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Police, Mr Ian Cameron, has noted concerns about the rise in the number of people shot and killed by police recently, especially in… Read more »
July 30
South Africa: Select Committee On Education Chairperson Notes With Concern Reports of Racism in Schools
The Chairperson of the Select Committee on Education, Mr Makhi Feni, has noted with concern reported incidents of racism in two schools. Read more »
South Africa: Parliament's Joint Rules Committee Establishes Structures for Seventh Parliamentary Term
Parliament's Joint Rules Committee has at its meeting today approved the establishment of the Joint Rules structures for the 7th Parliament. Read more »
July 24
South Africa: Opposition Parties Call for a Parliamentary Committee to Oversee the Presidency
The absence of a parliamentary oversight committee to monitor the performance and spending of the Presidency dominated the debate on the Presidency's budget vote in the National… Read more »
July 22
South Africa: President's Opening of Parliament Address Receives Mixed Reactions From Opposition Parties
President Cyril Ramaphosa's Opening of Parliament Address was debated in a joint sitting of the National Assembly and the National Council of Provinces, and received mixed… Read more »
July 21
South Africa: International Relations Committee Chairperson Welcomes ICJ Ruling On Israel
Parliament, Saturday, 20 July 2024 - The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Supra Mahumapelo, has noted the International Court… Read more »
July 19
South Africa: President Ramaphosa Unveils GNU Priorities in Opening of Parliament Address
President Cyril Ramaphosa unveiled the key priorities of the Government of National Unity (GNU) in his Opening of Parliament Address at the Cape Town City Hall yesterday. These… Read more »
South Africa: Local Government to Anchor Inclusive Growth and Investment Drives in This Government Term
A call for a functioning local government sphere dominated President Cyril Ramaphosa's Opening of Parliament Address yesterday, where he told the joint sitting of the National… Read more »
South Africa: NA Rules Committee Recognizes Umkhonto Wesizwe Party As the Official Opposition
The National Assembly (NA) Rules Committee has, during its third meeting held on Wednesday evening, resolved to officially recognize uMkhonto Wesizwe Party as the official… Read more »
South Africa: A First - Opening of Parliament Takes Place On Mandela Day
After the previous elections in 2019, the Opening of Parliament Address (OPA) took place in June followed by the president's inauguration and the establishment of the 6th… Read more »
July 18
South Africa: President Ramaphosa to Deliver Opening of Parliament Address At the Cape Town City Hall
On 18 July, the different phases of establishing the 7th Parliament will culminate in President Cyril Ramaphosa's Opening of Parliament Address. This will mark the official opening… Read more »
July 17
South Africa: Visible Policing Will Be Key Program in This Administrative Term, Says Police Minister
In tabling the 2024 Police department budget in a mini plenary of the National Assembly, the Minister of Police, Mr Senzo Mchunu, said that the budget expenditure within the South… Read more »
South Africa: Budget Vote Debates Say BEE Legislation Has Not Brought About Inclusive Economy
As he presented the Department of Trade and Industry's budget vote in the National Assembly yesterday, the Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Minister Parks Tau, blamed… Read more »
South Africa: Trade, Industry and Competition Committee Adopts Budget Vote Report
The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (DTIC), led by Minister Parks Tau and Deputy Ministers Zuko Godlimpi and Andrew Whitfield appeared before the Portfolio Committee… Read more »
July 16
South Africa: Department of Home Affairs Steps Up Efforts to Address Illegal Migration
In a concerted effort to address illegal migration in South Africa, the Minister of Home Affairs, Dr Leon Schreiber, has announced plans to re-establish the Immigration Advisory… Read more »
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 »
July 12
South Africa: Sports Committee Sends Condolences to Family of 'One-of-a-Special-Kind' Footballer, 'Screamer' Tshabalala
The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Sports, Arts and Culture, Mr Joe McGluwa, has noted with sadness the passing of South African football legend Mr Stanley Tshabalala on… Read more »
July 11
South Africa: Police Committee Concerned By Continued Capacity Shortages Within Crime Intelligence and Detectives
The Portfolio Committee on Police is concerned by the continued capacity shortages in crime intelligence and detectives within the South African Police Service (SAPS). The… Read more »
July 10
South Africa: Servant Leadership Should Be Our Driving Force, Declares New NCOP Deputy Chairperson
The National Council of Provinces (NCOP) has elected Mr Poobalan Govender as its Deputy Chairperson. Mr Govender is a permanent delegate to the NCOP representing the province of… Read more »
July 08
South Africa: Houses of Parliament to Elect Office Bearers and Receive Briefings On Budget Votes
Members of both Houses of Parliament - the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) and the National Assembly (NA) - will tomorrow elect office bearers of their respective Houses and… Read more »
July 05
South Africa: National Assembly Establishes 30 Portfolio Committees
Parliament, Thursday, 4 July 2024 - The National Assembly Rules Committee has, during its second meeting held at the Century City Conference Centre, established 30 Portfolio… Read more »
South Africa: Parliament Congratulates Newly Elected Leadership of the PGA
Parliament extends its heartfelt congratulations to the newly elected leadership of the Parliamentary Press Gallery Association (PGA). We congratulate Ms Andisiwe Makinana on her… Read more »
June 27
South Africa: NCOP Constitutes Key Committees
The Rules Committee of the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) has,at its first meeting today, appointed members to constitute the Select Committees, Subcommittee on the Review of… Read more »
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