South Africa: Seventh Parliament Set Up Internal Structures for Start of New Parliamentary Term

Following the election of the Presiding Officers and the inauguration of the new President, the focus of the 7th Parliament will now shift to establishing internal structures… Read more »

South Africa: Parliament Concerned Over Kidnapping of Mr Nqabayomzi Kwankwa

Parliament is deeply shocked and concerned by the kidnapping of Mr Nqabayomzi Kwankwa, a Member of Parliament and the Deputy President of the United Democratic Movement (UDM). We… Read more »

South Africa: National Assembly Elects Ms Thoko Didiza As NA Speaker and Dr Annelie Lotriet As Deputy Speaker

The first sitting of the National Assembly (NA) today elected Ms. Thokozile Didiza as NA Speaker and Dr. Annelie Lotriet as the Deputy Speaker. Read more »

South Africa: Parliament Welcomes Western Cape High Court Ruling On EFF Application

Parliament welcomes the Western Cape High Court judgement dismissing with costs the Economic Freedom Fighters' (EFF) application to have the conduct of Parliament during the 2015… Read more »

South Africa: Remarks By the Secretary to Parliament, Mr Xolile George, During the Occasion of the Receipt of the Candidates List From the Chief Justice of the Republic

The Chief Justice of the Republic of South Africa, Chief Justice Raymond Zondo, Read more »

South Africa: Post-Elections - the Road to Establishing the National Assembly of the Seventh Democratic Parliament

In democratic countries such as South Africa, Parliament plays a crucial role in making legislation and holding the government to account. Under a proportional representation… Read more »

South Africa: National Council of Provinces Passes the Electricity Regulation Amendment Bill and Other Pieces of Legislation

The National Council of Provinces (NCOP) approved the Electricity Regulation Amendment Bill, the General Intelligence Laws Amendment Bill and four other pieces of legislation… Read more »

South Africa: The 6th Parliament's Speakers' Forum Ready to Hand Over the Reins

The Speakers' Forum had its last meeting on Friday, 3 March to wrap up the work of the 6th parliamentary term and plan for the transition to the seventh Parliament. Read more »

South Africa: Media Statement - Members of the Public Can Now Directly Petition the National Assembly

In a landmark move, the National Assembly (NA) has adopted a transformative amendment to the House's Rules and Guidelines for Petitions. This important amendment heralds a new era… Read more »

South Africa: Parliament Congratulates Chief Charumbira On Re-Election As Pan-African Parliament President

For the audio clip of the leader of delegation, Mr Amos Masondo, on this media release please click on the following link: https://iono.fm/e/1419254 Read more »

South Africa: SA Parliament's Motion On Gaza Humanitarian Crisis Gains Significant Support Despite Falling Short in Ipu Assembly Vote

Leader of the South African Parliamentary delegation, Ms. Sylvia Lucas, has addressed the 148th Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), advocating for the inclusion of its… Read more »

South Africa: National Assembly Reflects On Three Decades of Human Rights

In commemorating Human Rights Day, the National Assembly organised a debate on the topic - Three decades of respect for and promotion of human rights. Opening the debate, Ms… Read more »

South Africa: Media Statement - Committee On Women, Youth and Persons With Disabilities Recommends Candidates for CGE Positions

Parliament, Wednesday, 20 March 2024 - The Portfolio Committee on Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities met yesterday (19 March) and today to deliberate and select candidates… Read more »

South Africa: Media Statement - Public Enterprises Committee to Refer Sale of SAA to Special Investigating Unit

The Portfolio Committee on Public Enterprises has reached a decision to refer the matter of the Takatso Consortium's purchase of a 51% stake in South African Airways (SAA) to the… Read more »

South Africa: Parliament Statement On the Ongoing Investigation Involving the Speaker of the National Assembly

For a soundbite of Parliament' Spokesperson, Mr Moloto Mothapo, click on this link: https://iono.fm/e/1417674 Read more »

South Africa: Office of the Speaker Denies Corruption Allegations Against Speaker

The Speaker of the National Assembly, Ms Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula categorically denies any involvement in alleged corrupt activities pertaining to her tenure as the Minister of… Read more »

South Africa: Police Committee Welcomes Arrest of Suspects Linked to Rapper AKA's Murder

Parliament, Wednesday, 28 February 2024 - The Portfolio Committee on Police today welcomed the meticulous work by members of the South African Police Service that has led to the… Read more »

South Africa: Basic Education Committee Welcomes ECD Migration Progress, but Concerns Remain

During an update briefing yesterday on the migration of early childhood development (ECD) from the Department of Social Development to the Department of Basic Education (DBE), the… Read more »

South Africa: Ad Hoc Committee On the Intelligence Laws Amendment Bill Concludes Public Hearings in Mpumalanga

Parliament, Sunday, 18 February 2024 - The Ad Hoc Committee on the General Intelligence Laws Amendment Bill today concluded the Mpumalanga leg of the public hearings at the Mayor's… Read more »

South Africa: Ad Hoc Committee On the Intelligence Laws Amendment Bill Commences Public Hearings in Mpumalanga

To download an audio clip of the Chairperson of the Ad Hoc Committee on the General Intelligence Laws Amendment Bill, Mr Jerome Maake click https://www.iono.fm/e/1407180 Read more »

South Africa: President Ramaphosa Responds to SONA Debate

In response to the debate on his State of the Nation Address last week, President Cyril Ramaphosa admitted that many people cannot find jobs and even those with jobs wonder if they… Read more »

South Africa: Media Statement - Cape Winelands and City of Cape Town Residents Say Yes and No to the Tobacco Bill

Parliament, Monday, 12 February 2024 - Various groups of people from the Cape Winelands District and the City of Cape Town, including academics specialising in issues around… Read more »

South Africa: State of Readiness to Host the 2024 State of the Nation Address

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South Africa: Statement By the Presiding Officers of Parliament On the Passing of the President of Namibia

Parliament, Sunday 04 February 2024 - The Presiding Officers of Parliament deeply mourn the passing of His Excellency Dr. Hage Geingob, the President of the Republic of Namibia. We… Read more »

South Africa: Home Affairs Chairperson Encourages South Africans to Register for Upcoming Elections

Parliament, Friday, 2 February 2024 - The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Home Affairs, Mr Mosa Chabane, has urged South Africans to take the opportunity to register… Read more »