South Africa: Media Statement - National Assembly Recommends Candidates for the Aviation Safety Investigation Board and Independent Tribunal for Social Assistance Appeals

The National Assembly (NA) today approved the report of the Portfolio Committee on Transport recommending the names of candidates for appointment to the Aviation Safety… Read more »

South Africa: Media Statement - Trade Committee Calls On Government to Save the Steel Sector

The Portfolio Committee on Trade, Industry and Competition has called for urgent government intervention as the steel industry is facing a crisis that threatens thousands of jobs. Read more »

South Africa: Correctional Services Committee Raises Alarm Over Staff Transfers and Absconding Parolees

The transfer of officials facing disciplinary hearings to posts in Community Corrections where they oversee parolees featured high on the Portfolio Committee on Correctional… Read more »

South Africa: Media Statement - Committee Chairperson Welcomes Na's Adoption of Committee Report Recommending Candidates for Small Enterprise Ombud Appointment

The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Small Business Development, Ms Masefako Dikgale, has welcomed the National Assembly's (NA) adoption of the committee's report… Read more »

South Africa: Police Chairperson Welcomes Suspension of Four SAPS Generals, Calls for Swift Accountability in Medicare24 Tender Probe

The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Police, Mr Ian Cameron, has welcomed the suspension of five senior South African Police Service (SAPS) officers in connection with the… Read more »

South Africa: Home Affairs Committee Chairperson Backs President's Call for Stronger Action Against Illegal Immigration

The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Home Affairs, Mr Mosa Chabane, has welcomed President Cyril Ramaphosa's strong and focused address outlining targeted actions to… Read more »

South Africa: Media Statement - Proper Assessment Needed for Bay Schools Following Weekend Floods, Select Committee On Education

The Chairperson of the Select committee on Education, Sciences and the Creative Industries, Mr Makhi Feni, has called on district circuit managers in Gqeberha to make proper… Read more »

South Africa: Media Statement - Trn Abuse Shocks Parliamentary Committees As Illegal Foreigners Fraud Is Laid Bare

The Portfolio Committee on Transport and the Portfolio Committee on Home Affairs have, in a joint meeting, expressed shock that the Traffic Register Numbers (TRN) which allows… Read more »

South Africa: Parliament Mourns Passing of Mr Edward Mzikayise Ntshingila, MP

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: Portfolio Committee On Employment and Labour Calls for Urgent Implementation of SONA Employment Commitments

The Portfolio Committee on Employment and Labour has welcomed the Department of Employment and Labour's analysis of the 2026 State of the Nation Address (SONA) but has cautioned… Read more »

South Africa: National Assembly Passes Military Discipline Supplementary Measures Amendment Bill

The National Assembly has, during its sitting today, passed the Military Discipline Supplementary Measures Amendment Bill. Read more »

South Africa: Committee Raises Alarm Over Governance and Whistleblower Concerns At NYDA

The Portfolio Committee on Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities has raised serious concerns regarding governance challenges and the treatment of whistleblowers at the… Read more »

South Africa: Committee Scrutinises Progress in Foot-and-Mouth Disease Containment Efforts

The Department of Agriculture briefed the Select Committee on Agriculture, Land Reform and Mineral Resources on 2 June on the outcomes of the recent foot and mouth disease (FMD)… Read more »

South Africa: Media Alert - Public Service Committee to Be Briefed On Progress With Lifestyle Audits in Provinces

The Portfolio Committee on Public Service and Administration will tomorrow receive a briefing from provincial governments on the implementation of lifestyle audits. Read more »

South Africa: Portfolio Committee On Employment and Labour to Consider Analysis and Implications of SONA 2026 for the Employment and Labour Sector

The Portfolio Committee on Employment and Labour will tomorrow, Wednesday, 3 June 2026, receive a briefing on the analysis and implications of the 2026 State of the Nation Address… Read more »

South Africa: Media Statement - Select Committee On Agriculture, Land Reform and Mineral Resources Expresses Concern On Foot and Mouth Response

The Select Committee on Agriculture, Land Reform and Mineral Resources has expressed serious concern about the North West province's response to the ongoing outbreak of foot and… Read more »

South Africa: Parliament Statement On False Allegations Regarding the Speaker's Role in the Section 89 Process

For an audio clip of Parliament Spokesperson, Mr Moloto Mothapo, on the statement please click here: https://iono.fm/e/1681960 Read more »

South Africa: Absence of Meeting Records Undermines Parliamentary Oversight, Committee Warns

Failing to record minutes of meetings that result in official decisions being taken has the potential to frustrate Parliament's oversight role. This was the view of members of the… Read more »

South Africa: Media Statement - Committee On Social Services Dissatisfied With Free State Department of Health Progress Report

The Select Committee on Social Services has expressed its dissatisfaction in a meeting today with the Free State Department of Health's briefing on progress in implementing… Read more »

South Africa: Government Moves to Overhaul UIF and Compensation Fund for Faster Worker Support

South Africa's labour support system could soon undergo one of its most significant transformations in years, as government moves to reposition the Unemployment Insurance Fund… Read more »

South Africa: Rising Student Debt Sparks Concern As Universities Withhold Academic Records and Certificates

Student debt has become a major concern affecting the whole post-school education system value chain. Everyone is affected, not just students and university administrations but… Read more »

South Africa: Health Portfolio Committee Raises Alarm Over Delays in Regulating Traditional Health Practitioners

The Portfolio Committee on Health has expressed serious concern and frustration over the Interim Traditional Health Practitioners Council of South Africa's continued lack of… Read more »

South Africa: Parliament Wishes the Muslim Community a Blessed Eid Al-Adha

The Presiding Officers of Parliament wish all Muslims in South Africa a blessed Eid-al-Adha, a Festival of Sacrifice, which commemorates the Prophet Ibrahim's absolute obedience to… Read more »

South Africa: Media Statement - Employment and Labour Committee Welcomes Progress On Uif Payments to Qwaqwa Factory Ex-Employees - Supports Repositioning of Uif and Cf

The Portfolio Committee on Employment and Labour has welcomed progress made in resolving delayed UIF payments to former workers of the South African Clothing Factory in Qwaqwa,… Read more »

South Africa: Home Affairs Chairperson Calls for Greater Accountability for Buses Transporting Illegal Immigrants

The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Home Affairs, Mr Mosa Chabane, has called for greater accountability and consequence management against officials of the Border… Read more »