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 »

South Africa: Minister Malatsi's Action On SABC Bill Unconstitutional and Violates Parliament

Note to editors: This media statement replaces the one issued earlier, which contained some regrettable errors. Read more »

South Africa: Committee Wraps Up Oversight Visit to Eastern Cape Initiation Sites

The Portfolio Committee on Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs wrapped up its three-day oversight visit to Alfred Nzo and OR Tambo districts. During this visit, the… Read more »

South Africa: The National Council of Provinces Adopts Adjustments Appropriation Bill

The National Council of Provinces (NCOP) today, at its last hybrid plenary sitting for the year, considered the reports of the Select Committee on Appropriations on the Adjustments… Read more »

South Africa: Home Affairs Committee Defers Discussions On Political Party Funding to Allow Consultations

The Portfolio Committee on Home Affairs hosted successful public hearings on a motion required by section 24(1)(a) of the Political Funding Act, 2018, on issues related to the… Read more »

South Africa: Parliament Mourns the Passing of Louise Asmal

Parliament, Wednesday, 27 November 2024 - The Presiding Officers of Parliament, National Assembly Speaker Ms Thoko Didiza and National Council of Provinces Ms Refilwe… Read more »

South Africa: NCOP Debates 16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children

The National Council of Provinces (NCOP) this week held a debate on 16 days of activism against gender-based violence on the theme: "30 years of advancing collective action to end… Read more »

South Africa: Committee Welcomes Briefing On Repositioning of Unemployment Insurance and Compensation Funds

To download the soundbite of the Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Employment and Labour, Mr Boyce Maneli, click here: https://iono.fm/e/1506833 Read more »

South Africa: Committee On Trade Welcomes Legislation Criminalising 30 Percent Demands On Government Projects

The Portfolio Committee on Trade, Industry and Competition has welcomed the move to criminalise the demands of the construction mafia for 30% share on government projects, by… Read more »

South Africa: Scopa and Siu Renew Memorandum of Understanding

Parliament, Wednesday, 27 November 2024 - The Standing Committee on Public Accounts (SCOPA) and the Special Investigating Unit (SIU), today renewed their memorandum of… Read more »

South Africa: Cogta Committee Satisfied With Provinces' Readiness for Summer Initiation Season

Parliament, Tuesday, 26 October 2024 - The Portfolio Committee on Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA) today urged traditional leaders, communities and families… Read more »

South Africa: Border Management Authority Ready to Roll-Out Safe Movement of People and Goods Over the Festive Season

The Portfolio Committee on Home Affairs has welcomed comprehensive plans by the Border Management Authority (BMA) anchored on collaboration, the use of technology and increased… Read more »

South Africa: Police Chairperson Calls for the Speedy Investigation and Conviction of Murder of Limpopo Woman

Parliament, Tuesday, 26 November 2024 - The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Police, Mr Ian Cameron, has learned with shock and sadness of the passing of Ms Rudzani… Read more »

South Africa: Finance Committee Gravely Concerned By Companies and Municipalities Contravening Section 13a of the Pension Fund Act

Parliament, Wednesday, 27 November 2024 - The Standing Committee on Finance is gravely concerned by municipalities and private companies that contravene with impunity Section 13A… Read more »