South Africa: Speaker Regrets Decline of Women Representation in 7th Parliament

The Speaker of the National Assembly (NA), Ms Thoko Didiza, has expressed her disappointment with the decline of women representation in the NA in the 7th Parliament when compared… Read more »

South Africa: Home Affairs Chairperson Calls On Department to Conclude Chidimma Adetshina Investigation

The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Home Affairs, Mr Mosa Chabane, notes the preliminary update from the Minister of Home Affairs on the investigation into the… Read more »

South Africa: Parliament Confirms Receiving Correspondence From MK Party

Parliament confirms that it has received correspondence from the MK Party advising the Speaker of the National Assembly of its decision to remove 15 of its public representatives… Read more »

South Africa: Media Statement - One Year On and Internal Disciplinary Process Against Vip SAPS Members Who Assaulted Civilian Has Not Progressed

Parliament, Thursday, 8 August 2024 - The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Police, Mr Ian Cameron, is disappointed that the South African Police Service (SAPS) has not… Read more »

South Africa: Media Statement - Riverlands and Chatsworth Wall Collapse Highlights Concerns Around Dam Safety

The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Water and Sanitation, Mr Leon Basson, has noted with concern reports of the collapse of retention walls at the Riverlands Dam. Read more »

South Africa: SAPS Members' Mental Health Should Be Prioritised to Enhance Effective Policing

Parliament, Tuesday, 6 August 2024 - The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Police, Mr Ian Cameron, has learned with shock the sad news of the passing of South African… Read more »

South Africa: Police Committee Chairperson Addresses Concerns About Increased Incidents of Police Shootings

The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Police, Mr Ian Cameron, has noted concerns about the rise in the number of people shot and killed by police recently, especially in… Read more »

South Africa: Select Committee On Education Chairperson Notes With Concern Reports of Racism in Schools

The Chairperson of the Select Committee on Education, Mr Makhi Feni, has noted with concern reported incidents of racism in two schools. Read more »

South Africa: Parliament's Joint Rules Committee Establishes Structures for Seventh Parliamentary Term

Parliament's Joint Rules Committee has at its meeting today approved the establishment of the Joint Rules structures for the 7th Parliament. Read more »

South Africa: Opposition Parties Call for a Parliamentary Committee to Oversee the Presidency

The absence of a parliamentary oversight committee to monitor the performance and spending of the Presidency dominated the debate on the Presidency's budget vote in the National… Read more »

South Africa: President's Opening of Parliament Address Receives Mixed Reactions From Opposition Parties

President Cyril Ramaphosa's Opening of Parliament Address was debated in a joint sitting of the National Assembly and the National Council of Provinces, and received mixed… Read more »

South Africa: International Relations Committee Chairperson Welcomes ICJ Ruling On Israel

Parliament, Saturday, 20 July 2024 - The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Supra Mahumapelo, has noted the International Court… Read more »

South Africa: President Ramaphosa Unveils GNU Priorities in Opening of Parliament Address

President Cyril Ramaphosa unveiled the key priorities of the Government of National Unity (GNU) in his Opening of Parliament Address at the Cape Town City Hall yesterday. These… Read more »

South Africa: Local Government to Anchor Inclusive Growth and Investment Drives in This Government Term

A call for a functioning local government sphere dominated President Cyril Ramaphosa's Opening of Parliament Address yesterday, where he told the joint sitting of the National… Read more »

South Africa: NA Rules Committee Recognizes Umkhonto Wesizwe Party As the Official Opposition

The National Assembly (NA) Rules Committee has, during its third meeting held on Wednesday evening, resolved to officially recognize uMkhonto Wesizwe Party as the official… Read more »

South Africa: A First - Opening of Parliament Takes Place On Mandela Day

After the previous elections in 2019, the Opening of Parliament Address (OPA) took place in June followed by the president's inauguration and the establishment of the 6th… Read more »

South Africa: President Ramaphosa to Deliver Opening of Parliament Address At the Cape Town City Hall

On 18 July, the different phases of establishing the 7th Parliament will culminate in President Cyril Ramaphosa's Opening of Parliament Address. This will mark the official opening… Read more »

South Africa: Visible Policing Will Be Key Program in This Administrative Term, Says Police Minister

In tabling the 2024 Police department budget in a mini plenary of the National Assembly, the Minister of Police, Mr Senzo Mchunu, said that the budget expenditure within the South… Read more »

South Africa: Budget Vote Debates Say BEE Legislation Has Not Brought About Inclusive Economy

As he presented the Department of Trade and Industry's budget vote in the National Assembly yesterday, the Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Minister Parks Tau, blamed… Read more »

South Africa: Trade, Industry and Competition Committee Adopts Budget Vote Report

The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (DTIC), led by Minister Parks Tau and Deputy Ministers Zuko Godlimpi and Andrew Whitfield appeared before the Portfolio Committee… Read more »

South Africa: Department of Home Affairs Steps Up Efforts to Address Illegal Migration

In a concerted effort to address illegal migration in South Africa, the Minister of Home Affairs, Dr Leon Schreiber, has announced plans to re-establish the Immigration Advisory… Read more »

South Africa: MPs Point Out Weakness of Government's Healthcare System

The Department of Health's budget vote debate was presented by Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi in a mini plenary of the National Assembly. The budget vote provoked a heated debate on… Read more »

South Africa: Sports Committee Sends Condolences to Family of 'One-of-a-Special-Kind' Footballer, 'Screamer' Tshabalala

The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Sports, Arts and Culture, Mr Joe McGluwa, has noted with sadness the passing of South African football legend Mr Stanley Tshabalala on… Read more »

South Africa: Police Committee Concerned By Continued Capacity Shortages Within Crime Intelligence and Detectives

The Portfolio Committee on Police is concerned by the continued capacity shortages in crime intelligence and detectives within the South African Police Service (SAPS). The… Read more »

South Africa: Servant Leadership Should Be Our Driving Force, Declares New NCOP Deputy Chairperson

The National Council of Provinces (NCOP) has elected Mr Poobalan Govender as its Deputy Chairperson. Mr Govender is a permanent delegate to the NCOP representing the province of… Read more »