March 04
South Africa: Deputy National Commissioner Criticises 'Haphazard' Disbandment of Political Killings Task Team
The Ad Hoc Committee investigating allegations of police corruption today heard testimony from Deputy National Commissioner responsible for Policing, Lieutenant General (Lt Gen)… Read more »
South Africa: Correctional Services Committee Raises Alarm Over R8 Million Legal Costs, Reviews Gang Management Strategy
The Portfolio Committee on Correctional Services received briefings from the Department of Correctional Services on litigation involving the Department of Correctional Services… Read more »
March 02
South Africa: National and Provincial Legislatures Unite to Tackle Foot-and-Mouth Disease As Economic and Food Security Crisis
The Select Committee on Agriculture, Land Reform and Mineral Resources attended a workshop with all nine provincial legislatures over the weekend on foot-and-mouth disease (FMD). Read more »
February 27
South Africa: Drama Erupts At Corruption Inquiry, As O'Sullivan Walks Out in Middle of His Testimony
There was high drama in a meeting of the Ad Hoc Committee investigating allegations of corruption, criminal infiltration and political interference in the justice system when… Read more »
February 26
South Africa: AD Hoc Committee Probes Brown Mogotsi's Testimony in Ongoing Inquiry
The Ad Hoc Committee investigating allegations of criminal infiltration and political interference within the South African justice system heard testimony on Tuesday from North… Read more »
February 25
Africa: Home Affairs Under-Capacitation Severely Undermines Service Delivery Across South Africa
The Portfolio Committee on Home Affairs has expressed serious concern over severe understaffing at Department of Home Affairs (DHA) offices in Limpopo and Mpumalanga, warning that… Read more »
South Africa: Discriminatory and Degrading Attitudes Have No Place in Post-School Education, Says Higher Education Chairperson
The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Higher Education and Training, Mr Tebogo Letsie, has noted with serious concern a social media post attributed to University of the… Read more »
South Africa: Department of Correctional Services Appears Before the Pc On Correctional Services On Inmates Programmes
The Department of Correctional Services appeared before the Portfolio Committee on Correctional Services to account for South Africa's growing inmate population and the impact this… Read more »
South Africa: Media Statement - Ad Hoc Committee Investigating Gen Mkhwanazi's Allegations Engages Extensively With Mr Brown Mogotsi
The Ad Hoc Committee established to investigate allegations made by the South African Police Service's (SAPS) KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant General Nhlanhla… Read more »
South Africa: Media Alert - Committee On Electricity to Be Briefed By Nersa On Escalation of Tariffs
The Portfolio Committee on Electricity and Energy will today be briefed by the Minister of Electricity and Energy, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa and the National Energy Regulator of… Read more »
February 24
South Africa: Parliament Moves to End Tour Operator Licensing Backlog
The tour operator industry in South Africa can now breathe a sigh of relief as Parliament steps in to intervene in a decade-long struggle marked by licensing delays, unfair… Read more »
February 22
South Africa: Inefficiencies Within Defence Regulatory Framework Curtail Economic Spin-Offs From Defence Industry
The Joint Standing Committee on Defence has raised serious concerns regarding the effectiveness of the National Conventional Arms Control Committee (NCACC) and the functionality of… Read more »
South Africa: Statement By Parliament On Misleading Claims By the DA Regarding the Appointment of the CFO
Parliament notes with serious concern yet another in a series of malicious, spurious and sustained media attacks by the Democratic Alliance (DA) directed at the Secretary to… Read more »
February 18
South Africa: President Cyril Ramaphosa to Reply to the 2026 SONA Debate
President Cyril Ramaphosa will reply to the debate on his State of the Nation Address tomorrow, 19 February, at 14:00. Read more »
South Africa: Committee Lays Foundation to Safeguard Jobs in Television and Film Industry
The Portfolio Committee on Trade, Industry and Competition yesterday laid the foundation for safeguarding jobs and restoring confidence in South Africa's film and television… Read more »
February 17
South Africa: Statement of Condolences By the Presiding Officers of Parliament On the Passing of Rev Jesse Jackson
Parliament's Presiding Officers express their heartfelt condolences on the passing of Rev Jesse Jackson, a distinguished civil rights leader, global advocate for justice, and a… Read more »
February 16
South Africa: Government Announces New State Property Company and Infrastructure Reforms
President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced, during the State of the Nation Address, plans to establish a new state company to be responsible for the administration of public buildings… Read more »
February 12
South Africa: Media Statement - Joint Committee On Ethics and Members' Interests Calls for Written Submissions On Executive Members' Ethics Act
The Joint Committee on Ethics and Members' Interests invites stakeholders and interested persons to submit written submissions on the Executive Members' Ethics Act, 1998 (Act No 82… Read more »
February 11
South Africa: Cogta Committee Reaffirms Constitutional Protection of Religious Freedom Amid Concerns of Overreach
The Portfolio Committee on Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs today reaffirmed that freedom of religion is constitutionally guaranteed and must be protected, and that… Read more »
South Africa: Cosatu Misleading Public On R3.8 Billion Rescue for South African Post Office
The Chairperson of the Select Committee on Economic Development and Trade, Ms Sonja Boshoff, has sounded a warning alarm about misleading utterance that R3.8 Billion had been… Read more »
South Africa: O'Sullivan Denies He Was Ever a Spy Before Ad Hoc Committee
Forensic examiner Mr Paul O'Sullivan on Tuesday, 10 February, appeared before the Ad Hoc Committee established to investigate allegations made by the South African Police Service's… Read more »
February 09
South Africa: NCOP to Host Members' Training Workshop to Improve Oversight Legislative Capacity
The National Council of Provinces (NCOP) will conduct a comprehensive two-day members' training workshop on 10 to 11 February 2026 at the NCOP Chamber in Parliament. The workshop… Read more »
February 06
South Africa: Home Affairs Committee Concludes Nationwide Public Hearings On Marriage Bill
The Portfolio Committee on Home Affairs has concluded its provincial public participation process on the Marriage Bill. The committee is satisfied that the quality, depth and… Read more »
South Africa: State Forestry Company Troubled By Timber Theft and Illegal Mining in Its Mpumalanga Plantations
The South African Forestry Company Limited (SAFCOL) is losing millions of rands from timber theft in its Mpumalanga plantations, and its nature reserves are damaged by illegal… Read more »
South Africa: Transport Committee Notes Six Months Suspension of Aarto As Municipalities Are Not Ready to Implement
The Portfolio Committee on Transport has noted the suspension of the Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences (AARTO) implementation. Read more »
