November 27, 2024
South Africa: Energy Committee to Be Briefed On Rollover Project of Pre-Paid Meters
Parliament, Wednesday, 27 November 2024 - The Portfolio Committee on Electricity and Energy, will today receive an update from the Minister of Electricity and Energy, Dr Kgosientso… Read more »
South Africa: Media Statement - Appropriations Committee Express Concern Over Looming Total Collapse of Water Boards
Parliament, Tuesday, 26 November 2024 - The Standing Committee on Appropriations is concerned about a looming catastrophe where in about six to twelve months, water boards could… Read more »
November 26, 2024
South Africa: Nine Interviewed for SA Human Rights Commission, Including Two Current Commissioners
The Portfolio Committee on Justice and Constitutional Development last week conducted interviews with nine candidates for the vacancy of Deputy Chairperson of the South African… Read more »
South Africa: Media Statement - Marginal Decrease in Crime Stats a Start but Redoubling of Efforts Necessary to Ensure Downward Trend
Parliament, Tuesday, 26 November 2024 - The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Police, Mr Ian Cameron, has welcomed the commendable downward trend in 17 community-reported… Read more »
South Africa: Select Committee Commends Department for No Bailouts to SOEs
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South Africa: Committee Engages With Transport Department On 2024 Festive Road Safety Strategy
The Department of Transport accompanied by the Road Management Corporation (RTMC) appeared before the Portfolio Committee on Transport to present the Festive Road Safety Strategy… Read more »
November 21, 2024
South Africa: NLC Corruption Was a Crime of Greed, Says Trade Committee Chairperson
Collusion between government officials, non-profit organisations and auditing firms in the theft of state resources that have been earmarked to improve the lives of poor South… Read more »
November 13, 2024
South Africa: South Africa Doesn't Have a Water Security Threat - Minister Majodina
The Minister of Water and Sanitation, Ms. Pemmy Majodina, has assured Parliament and the country that there is currently no threat to South Africa's water security. Read more »
November 12, 2024
South Africa: Media Reminder - Na and NCOP to Hold Plenary Sittings to Discuss 16 Days of Activism and Infrastructure Development
Parliament, Tuesday, 12 November 2024 - The National Assembly (NA) will hold a plenary session scheduled to start at 10:00. Among the items on the agenda from 10:00 to 13:00 is the… Read more »
November 08, 2024
South Africa: Parliament Calls On G20 Parliaments to Collaborate to End Hunger and Poverty
National Assembly Deputy Speaker Dr Annalie Lotriet called on the parliaments of the G20 countries to collaborate in mitigating hunger and poverty and ensuring food security. Read more »
South Africa: Committee On Education Chairperson Welcomes Pronouncements On Reregistration of Spaza Shops
The Chairperson of the Select Committee on Education, Sciences and Creative Industries, Mr Makhi Feni, has welcomed the pronouncement from the African National Congress (ANC) that… Read more »
November 04, 2024
South Africa: Sport Committee Congratulates Ringo for Being Bestowed Legendary Status in Music
Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Sport, Arts and Culture, Mr Joe McGluwa, has noted the honour bestowed on Mr Ringo Madlingozi at the SA Music Awards last night. Read more »
October 30, 2024
South Africa: Shocking Non-Compliance With Provisions of Domestic Violence Act At Police Station-Level
The Portfolio Committee on Police is extremely dismayed by the South African Police Service's level of non-compliance with prescripts of the Domestic Violence Act The committee… Read more »
October 29, 2024
South Africa: Joint Committees to Elect Co-Chairpersons
As part of establishing the structures of the 7th Parliament, joint committees will meet on Tuesday, 29 October, to elect committee Chairpersons. Read more »
South Africa: Select Committee On Agriculture to Receive a Briefing From Ag On Audit Outcomes of Dalrd
The Select Committee on Agriculture, Land Reform, and Mineral Resources will today receive a briefing from the Office of the Auditor-General on the audit outcomes of the Department… Read more »
October 23, 2024
South Africa: Select Committee On Security and Justice On Oversight Visit to Border Management Authority At Beitbridge
The Select Committee on Security and Justice yesterday commenced with its oversight programme in Limpopo by visiting the Border Management Authority at the Beitbridge facility. Read more »
South Africa: Social Development Committee to Be Briefed On Alleged Weaknesses in Sassa's Social Grant Payment System
Tomorrow, the Portfolio Committee on Social Development will spotlight allegations of fraud in the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA). Read more »
South Africa: Municipalities Remain the Achilles Heel in Gauteng's Water-Related Issues
The Portfolio Committee on Water and Sanitation is concerned that municipalities' inability to perform their water conservation and advocacy roles, along with their inability to… Read more »
October 14, 2024
South Africa: Media Statement - Human Settlements Committee Conclude Successful Oversight Visit to KZN and Urges Department to Resolve Some Challenges
The Portfolio Committee on Human Settlements has concluded a successful oversight visit to KwaZulu-Natal where it had a mixture of observations. Based on that, the committee has… Read more »
October 02, 2024
South Africa: Media Statement - Thabazimbi Municipality Is On Its Knees to the Detriment of Service Delivery
The Select Committee on Cooperative Governance and Public Administration (Traditional Affairs, Human Settlements and Water & Sanitation) conducted a fruitful interaction… Read more »
South Africa: Arrest of 45-Year-Old Suspect Adds Impetus to Quest to Remove Illegal Firearms From Communities
Parliament, Wednesday, 2 October 2024 - The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Police, Mr Ian Cameron, has commended the arrest of a 45-year-old suspect on charges of… Read more »
September 17, 2024
South Africa: Members of South African Parliament Sworn in As Pan-African Parliament Members
Parliament, Monday, 16 September 2024 - Members of Parliament, Ms Refilwe Mtshweni-Tsipane, Mr Mdumiseni Ntuli, Ms Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla, and Mr Vuyani Pambo were today sworn in… Read more »
September 09, 2024
South Africa: Parliament Mourns the Passing of James Matthews
The Presiding Officers of Parliament, the Speaker of the National Assembly, Ms. Thoko Didiza, and the Chairperson of the National Council of Provinces, Ms. Refilwe… Read more »
September 03, 2024
South Africa: Police Minister to Deliver Statement in National Assembly On SAPS' Plans to Deal With Extortion
The Minister of Police, Mr Senzo Mchunu, will tomorrow deliver a statement during the National Assembly (NA) sitting on the South African Police Services' plans to deal with high… Read more »
August 12, 2024
South Africa: Committee On Arts and Culture Congratulates Miss South Africa 2024
The Portfolio Committee on Sports, Arts and Culture wishes to congratulate Miss South Africa 2024, Ms Mia le Roux. Read more »