South Africa: Higher Education Committee Concerned By Wits University's Lack of Student Engagement

The Portfolio Committee on Higher Education has welcomed today's engagement with the University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) on its readiness for the 2025 academic year. Read more »

South Africa: Committee to Be Briefed On Inclusion of Learners With Disabilities, Learner Pregnancy and Sanitary Dignity Programme

The Portfolio Committee on Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities will receive a briefing from the Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities and the Department… Read more »

South Africa: Arrest Owners of ZanZou Establishment If That Will Bring Accountability, Says Justice Committee Chair

The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Justice and Constitutional Development, Mr Xola Nqola, has noted with sadness the videos circulating videos on social media about… Read more »

South Africa: Defence Committee Welcomes Repatriation of Gallant Soldiers Killed in Democratic Republic of Congo Conflict

Parliament, Thursday, 13 February 2025 - The Co-Chairpersons of the Joint Standing Committee on Defence, Mr Malusi Gigaba and Mr Phiroane Phala, participated in the handing over… Read more »

South Africa: President Ramaphosa to Reply to the Debate On the State of the Nation Address

President Cyril Ramaphosa will reply to the debate on his State of the Nation Address tomorrow, 13 February, at 14:00. Read more »

South Africa: Cogta Committee to Receive Report Following Recommendations During Summer Initiation Season

The Portfolio Committee on Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA) will tomorrow receive a status report from the Eastern Cape Provincial Initiation Coordinating… Read more »

South Africa: Defence Committee Want Answers from Ramaphosa on Delayed DR Congo Deployment Letter

The Joint Standing Committee on Defence seeks clarity on a delay in communication regarding the deployment and subsequent extension of the South African National Defence Force… Read more »

South Africa: Parliament Mourns the Passing of Former Namibian President Sam Nujoma

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

South Africa: Reminder - National Assembly Commemorates SANDF Soldiers Who Died in Eastern DRC

Parliament, Monday, 10 February 2025 - The National Assembly (NA) will today at 14:00 hold an urgent debate on a matter of national importance relating to the South African… Read more »

South Africa: Not Acknowledging Athletes in SONA Address Was an Error, Says Sport Committee Chair

The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Sport, Arts and Culture, Mr Joe McGluwa, has criticised the lack of acknowledgment of South Africa's prowess on the sports field… Read more »

South Africa: Committee On Health Briefed On PEPFAR Funding Withdrawal and Employment of Healthcare Professionals

The Portfolio Committee on Health received a comprehensive briefing from the Minister of Health, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, regarding the recent withdrawal of funding from the United… Read more »

South Africa: IR Committee Encouraged By State of Readiness to Host the G20 Summit

The Portfolio Committee on International Relations and Cooperation received a briefing today from the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) on South… Read more »

South Africa: Defence Committees Call for Repatriation of Soldiers Killed in DRC

The joint meeting of the Portfolio Committee on Defence and Military Veterans, and the Joint Standing Committee on Defence has implored the South African National Defence Force… Read more »

South Africa: Parliament All Set to Host State of Nation Address

The Speaker of the National Assembly, Ms Thoko Didiza, and the Chairperson of the National Council of Provinces, Ms Refilwe Mtsweni-Tsipane, briefed the media today on Parliament's… Read more »

South Africa: Committee On Correctional Services Calls for Acceleration of Trial Cases At Courts As Part of Resolving Overcrowding

Parliament, Tuesday, 4 February 2025 - The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Correctional Services, Ms Kgomotso Ramoboleng, told the Department of Correctional Services… Read more »

South Africa: BELA Act Is Now Fully Operational, Says Minister of Basic Education

The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Basic Education, Ms Joy Maimela, today took pains to emphasise the importance of implementing the Basic Education Laws Amendment Act… Read more »

South Africa: Abandonment of K9 Unit By Police Management Undermines Proactive Policing Against Narcotics

The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Police, Mr Ian Cameron, has expressed concern over the clear disregard of the South African Police Service's (SAPS's) K9 unit, and… Read more »

South Africa: SONA 2025 and P20 - Aligning National Priorities With Global Solutions

On Thursday, 6 February, President Cyril Ramaphosa will deliver his first State of the Nation Address (SONA 2025) since the establishment of the 7th Parliament. SONA 2025 will be… Read more »

South Africa: Higher Education Committee Impressed By Orbit Tvet College for Advancing Student-Centred Training

Orbit TVET College stands out as a beacon of excellence within the otherwise challenging technical and vocational education and training (TVET) section, epitomising the ideals of… Read more »

South Africa: Committee On Trade Notes Progress On Work Around Classified Food-Borne Illnesses

The Portfolio Committee on Trade, Industry and Competition has welcomed the work government departments and entities have been doing on classified foodborne illnesses, particularly… Read more »

South Africa: Media Alert - Health Committee to Hold Public Hearings On Tobacco Bill in Free State and Western Cape

Parliament, Wednesday, 29 January 2025 - The Portfolio Committee on Health will over the coming weekend hold final public hearings on the Tobacco Products and Electronic Delivery… Read more »

South Africa: Media Statement - Committee On Trade Welcomes Investigation Into Sabs As Announced On Tuesday

The Portfolio Committee on Trade, Industry and Competition has welcomed the investigation into the South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) as announced by the Minister of Trade,… Read more »

South Africa: Parliament Disputes Statements Made By DA Spokesperson On Expropriation Bill

Parliament wishes to correct misleading media statements that only four provinces voted in favour of the Expropriation Bill when the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) considered… Read more »

South Africa: Day One of Schools Should Be About Learning and Teaching Not Side Shows - Committee Chair

The Select Committee on Education, Science and Creative Industries Chairperson, Mr Makhi Feni, has called on the Department of Basic Education (DBE) to focus on its primary… Read more »

South Africa: South Africa Mourns Passing of Singer Winnie Khumalo

The Portfolio Committee on Sport, Arts and Culture has noted with deep sadness the passing of the art legend Winnie Khumalo on Tuesday. Ms Khumalo passed away after a short illness… Read more »