South Africa: National Assembly Passes the Division of Revenue Bill and the Special Appropriations Bill

The National Assembly (NA) has today passed the Division of Revenue Bill and the Special Appropriation Bill during its plenary sitting. The Bills were tabled by the Minister of… Read more »

South Africa: Media Statement - Committee On Forestry, Fisheries and Environment Calls for Protection of Whistleblowers

The Portfolio Committee on Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment today resolved to intensify its oversight of alleged environmental violations linked to Sasol's operations. Read more »

South Africa: Parliament Pays Tribute to Renowned Thespian and Cultural Icon Cynthia Shange

The Presiding Officers of Parliament, National Assembly Speaker Ms Thoko Didiza and National Council of Provinces Chairperson Ms Refilwe Mtshweni-Tsipane, express their deepest… Read more »

South Africa: Media Alert - Committee On the Presidency to Brief Media On Strategic Priorities and Oversight Agenda

Members of the media are invited to attend a press briefing by the Chairperson of the Committee on the Presidency, Ms Dorries Mpapane. This follows the committee's strategic… Read more »

South Africa: Home Affairs Committee Chairperson Welcomes Interception of Bus Carrying Undocumented Foreign Nationals and Calls for Stronger Enforcement Measures

The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Home Affairs, Mr Mosa Chabane, has welcomed the interception of a cross-border bus by the Free State Department of Community Safety,… Read more »

South Africa: Media Statement - Committee Chairperson Extends Condolences to the Family On Passing of One of Conjoined Twins

The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Health, Ms Faith Muthambi, has noted with profound sadness the tragic passing of one of the conjoined twins who were successfully… Read more »

South Africa: Media Statement - Department Fails Learners and Provinces By Postponing School Sports Championships - Sport Committee Chair

The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Sport, Arts and Culture, Mr Joe McGluwa, has expressed deep concern and disappointment at the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture's… Read more »

South Africa: Mental Health Crisis in Prisons - MPs Raise Alarm Over Rising Number of State Patients in Correctional Facilities

The placement of declared state patients in correctional facilities came under scrutiny during a briefing to the Portfolio Committee on Correctional Services yesterday, with… Read more »

South Africa: Citizenship Clause Sparks Debate in Public Submissions On Constitutional Amendments

The preamble of South Africa's Constitution featured high on the agenda when the Joint Constitutional Review Committee (CRC) received a briefing on submissions received during the… Read more »

South Africa: Top SAPS General Denies 'Cat' Matlala Funding Claims Amid Corruption Probe

The Ad Hoc Committee established to investigate allegations relating to the South African Police Service (SAPS) heard testimony from Lieutenant General (Lt Gen) Hilda Senthumule… Read more »

South Africa: Cogta Committee to Receive Briefing On Water Sector Audits and Engage With Religious Leaders

The Portfolio Committee on Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA) will on Tuesday receive a briefing on the Office of the Auditor-General's findings on failures in… Read more »

South Africa: Correctional Services Committee to Be Briefed On State Patients in Correctional Centres

The Portfolio Committee on Correctional Services will tomorrow receive a briefing from the Department of Correctional Services on the number of declared state patients detained in… Read more »

South Africa: Media Statement - Committees On Defence and Police Welcome Joint Briefing On State of Preparedness for Domestic Deployment

The Joint Standing Committee on Defence and the Portfolio Committee on Police, in a joint meeting yesterday, received a briefing from the South African National Defence Force… Read more »

South Africa: Media Statement - Committee On Human Settlements Welcomes Briefings From Department and Free State and Western Cape Municipalities

The Portfolio Committee on Human Settlements has welcomed the improvements in the briefings it received yesterday from the Department of Human Settlements on the department's third… Read more »

South Africa: Media Statement - Select Committee Chairperson Welcomes Swift Ministerial Action On Alleged Expanded Public Works Programme Interference

The Chairperson of the Select Committee on Public Infrastructure and the Minister in the Presidency, Mr Rikus Badenhorst, has welcomed the swift and decisive action taken by the… Read more »

South Africa: Committee Chairperson Welcomes Confirmation of Appearance of the National Police Commissioner Before a Court of Justice

The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Police, Mr Ian Cameron, has noted with grave concern the confirmation by the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) of charges against… Read more »

South Africa: Media Advisory - Both Houses to Hold Programming Committee Meetings, Plenaries and Mini-Plenaries On Thursday

Both Houses of Parliament will tomorrow, Thursday, 26 March 2026, convene their respective Programming Committee meetings at 08:30 to plan and prioritise parliamentary business. Read more »

South Africa: Media Statement - Committee Chairperson Urges Communities to Promote Vision Care On World Optometry Day

The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Health, Ms Faith Muthambi, said the 23rd of March marks World Optometry Day, a day in which as a country we are reminded of the role… Read more »

South Africa: Media Statement - Committee On Arts and Culture to Engage On Ongoing Nac Strike That Has Potential to Cripple Service Delivery

The Portfolio Committee on Sport, Arts and Culture Chairperson, Mr Joe McGluwa, will on Tuesday engage members of the committee on how to urgently help resolve the ongoing strike… Read more »

South Africa: Media Statement - Select Committee On Education Notes President Ramaphosa's Views On Setas

The Select Committee on Education, Sciences and the Creative Industries has noted the utterances attributed to President Cyril Ramaphosa about the Sector Education and Training… Read more »

South Africa: South Africa Seeks to Safeguard Global Reputation Through Science and Innovation Strategy

South Africa's reputation globally is a key priority for the Department of Science, Technology and Innovation. This will be maintained and safeguarded, the Portfolio Committee on… Read more »

South Africa: 'Don't Just Tick a Box, Listen to Us,' Say Westville Residents At Appropriation Bills Public Hearings

Participants participating in the Standing Committee on Appropriations' public hearings asserted that a national budget must work for ordinary people, not just look good on paper.… Read more »

South Africa: Media Statement - Committee On Women, Youth and Persons With Disabilities Briefed On Sanitary Dignity Programme

The Portfolio Committee on Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities was briefed by the Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, the Department of Basic Education… Read more »

South Africa: Media Statement - Committee On Trade Puts Focus On Eastern Cape's Special Economic Zones and Auto Sector

The Portfolio Committee on Trade, Industry and Competition has spent the past two days looking at whether the Eastern Cape province's industrial zones are contributing to… Read more »

South Africa: Cogta Committee Flags Key Issues Ahead of Tabling of Traditional and Khoisan Leaders Bill

Members of Parliament's Portfolio Committee on Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA) on Friday on Friday raised several policy and implementation issues during… Read more »