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 »

South Africa: Houses of Parliament to Elect Office Bearers and Receive Briefings On Budget Votes

Members of both Houses of Parliament - the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) and the National Assembly (NA) - will tomorrow elect office bearers of their respective Houses and… Read more »

South Africa: National Assembly Establishes 30 Portfolio Committees

Parliament, Thursday, 4 July 2024 - The National Assembly Rules Committee has, during its second meeting held at the Century City Conference Centre, established 30 Portfolio… Read more »

South Africa: Parliament Congratulates Newly Elected Leadership of the PGA

Parliament extends its heartfelt congratulations to the newly elected leadership of the Parliamentary Press Gallery Association (PGA). We congratulate Ms Andisiwe Makinana on her… Read more »

South Africa: NCOP Constitutes Key Committees

The Rules Committee of the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) has,at its first meeting today, appointed members to constitute the Select Committees, Subcommittee on the Review of… Read more »

South Africa: Seventh Parliament Set Up Internal Structures for Start of New Parliamentary Term

Following the election of the Presiding Officers and the inauguration of the new President, the focus of the 7th Parliament will now shift to establishing internal structures… Read more »

South Africa: Parliament Concerned Over Kidnapping of Mr Nqabayomzi Kwankwa

Parliament is deeply shocked and concerned by the kidnapping of Mr Nqabayomzi Kwankwa, a Member of Parliament and the Deputy President of the United Democratic Movement (UDM). We… Read more »

South Africa: National Assembly Elects Ms Thoko Didiza As NA Speaker and Dr Annelie Lotriet As Deputy Speaker

The first sitting of the National Assembly (NA) today elected Ms. Thokozile Didiza as NA Speaker and Dr. Annelie Lotriet as the Deputy Speaker. Read more »

South Africa: Parliament Welcomes Western Cape High Court Ruling On EFF Application

Parliament welcomes the Western Cape High Court judgement dismissing with costs the Economic Freedom Fighters' (EFF) application to have the conduct of Parliament during the 2015… Read more »

South Africa: Remarks By the Secretary to Parliament, Mr Xolile George, During the Occasion of the Receipt of the Candidates List From the Chief Justice of the Republic

The Chief Justice of the Republic of South Africa, Chief Justice Raymond Zondo, Read more »

South Africa: Post-Elections - the Road to Establishing the National Assembly of the Seventh Democratic Parliament

In democratic countries such as South Africa, Parliament plays a crucial role in making legislation and holding the government to account. Under a proportional representation… Read more »

South Africa: National Council of Provinces Passes the Electricity Regulation Amendment Bill and Other Pieces of Legislation

The National Council of Provinces (NCOP) approved the Electricity Regulation Amendment Bill, the General Intelligence Laws Amendment Bill and four other pieces of legislation… Read more »

South Africa: The 6th Parliament's Speakers' Forum Ready to Hand Over the Reins

The Speakers' Forum had its last meeting on Friday, 3 March to wrap up the work of the 6th parliamentary term and plan for the transition to the seventh Parliament. Read more »