South Africa: Electricity and Energy Committee Seeks Clarity On Eskom Unbundling Plans

The Portfolio Committee on Electricity and Energy has called on Eskom to provide clearer details on its unbundling strategy and to communicate the process more transparently to key… Read more »

South Africa: Kohler-Barnard Denies Mishandling Classified Intelligence in SAPS Slush Fund Allegations

Ms Dianne Kohler-Barnard has told Parliament's Ad Hoc Committee probing allegations made by KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Police Commissioner Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi that… Read more »

South Africa: Media Statement - Land Reform Committee Wraps Its Oversight Visit in Northern Cape

The Portfolio Committee on Land Reform and Rural Development wrapped up its oversight visit programme in Kimberley in the Northern Cape Province yesterday. Read more »

South Africa: Oversight of Flood Damage in Mpumalanga's Ehlanzeni District Exposes Urgent Need for Resilient Infrastructure

Parliament's joint oversight delegation visiting flood-damaged areas in Mpumalanga on Thursday warned that without sustained investment in building resilient infrastructure, such… Read more »

South Africa: Media Statement - Committee On Women Concludes Interviews for the National Council On Gender-Based Violence and Femicide

The Portfolio Committee on Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities has concluded its three days of interviews of candidates to be appointed to the National Council for… Read more »

South Africa: Lenyenye Residents Call for Tighter Regulation of Marriages Between South African Citizens and Foreign Nationals

Residents of the Mopani District Municipality have called for the proposed Marriage Bill to introduce tighter measures to regulate marriages between the South African citizens and… Read more »

Zambia: Committee On International Relations Embarks On Regional Oversight On South African Missions in Lusaka

The Portfolio Committee on International Relations and Cooperation, will from 3 to 7 February embark on a regional oversight visit to the South African missions in the Southern… Read more »

South Africa: Committee to Visit Walter Sisulu University's Komani Campus

The Portfolio Committee on Higher Education will tomorrow continue with its oversight programme with on-site visit to the Walter Sisulu University to assess the state of readiness… Read more »

South Africa: Media Alert - Small Business Development Committee to Engage Stakeholders During Oversight Visit to the Eastern Cape

The Portfolio Committee on Small Business Development will, from tomorrow, undertake a week-long oversight visit to the Eastern Cape, in fulfilment of its constitutional mandate to… Read more »

South Africa: Media Alert - Land Reform and Rural Development Committee to Visit Northern Cape

The Portfolio Committee on Land Reform and Rural Development, will tomorrow embark on a week-long oversight visit to the Northern Cape. Read more »

South Africa: Committee On Tourism Impressed With Tourism Beneficiaries in Overberg Region

The Portfolio Committee on Tourism is on a week-long oversight visit in the Western Cape to assess, among other things, tourism infrastructure and job creation. Read more »

South Africa: Forums' Negative Impact On Project Implementation a Concern, but Committee Happy With Results On the Ground

For a soundbite of the chairperson of the committee, please click the link: https://iono.fm/e/1640133 Read more »

South Africa: Correctional Services Committee to Visit Tzaneen Correctional Centre

The Portfolio Committee Correctional Services will tomorrow continue with oversight visits to facilities in Limpopo, moving to Tzaneen Correctional Centre. The committee will… Read more »

South Africa: Correctional Services Committee to Conduct Oversight Visit in Limpopo

The Portfolio Committee on Correctional Services will this week undertake its first oversight visit of the year when it visits several correctional centres in Limpopo Province. Read more »

South Africa: Illegal Sand Mining and Rio Tinto Community Mining Trust Challenges Headline Minerals Committee Oversight Visit to EC and KZN

The Portfolio Committee on Mineral and Petroleum Resources will, next week, conduct oversight visits to the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal as part of its constitutional mandate.… Read more »

South Africa: Higher Education Committee to Visit Limpopo Colleges and Universities Ahead of 2026 Academic Year

The Portfolio Committee on Higher Education and Training will conduct an oversight visit to universities and Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) colleges in Limpopo… Read more »

South Africa: Basic Education Committee Chairperson Shocked By Eastern Cape School Shooting

The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Basic Education, Ms Joy Maimela, has learned with utter shock and profound sadness of the tragic shooting at Ntabankulu Primary School… Read more »

South Africa: Media Statement - Standing Committee On Appropriations Calls for Urgent Engagement On Scholar Transport Following Tragic Accident

The Chairperson of the Standing Committee on Appropriations, Dr Mmusi Maimane, has expressed profound shock and sadness following a devastating road accident involving a private… Read more »

South Africa: Two Houses of Parliament Hold First 2026 Joint Programming Committee Meeting to Plan 2026 Parliamentary Programme

The two Houses of Parliament, the National Assembly and the National Council of Provinces (NCOP), will convene a virtual Joint Programming Committee (JPC) meeting tomorrow, to plan… Read more »

South Africa: Committee On Forestry, Fisheries and Environment Sends Condolences to Families Affected By Natural Disasters

The Portfolio Committee on Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment extend its deepest condolences to the families in KwaZulu-Natal, Limpopo and Mpumalanga provinces who have… Read more »

South Africa: Media Statement - Ad Hoc Committee Receives Oral Submissions From Former Acting SAPS National Commissioner

The Ad Hoc Committee investigating allegations by SAPS KwaZulu-Natal Commissioner Lt Gen Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi resumed hearings yesterday. They heard oral submissions from Lt Gen… Read more »

South Africa: Media Statement - Basic Education Committee Chairperson Wishes Learners Well for Start of New Academic Year

The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Basic Education, Ms Joy Maimela, wishes learners, teachers, parents and education officials well as public schools reopen today for… Read more »

South Africa: DBE Should Move From Celebrating High Percentage Passes, Committee On Education Chair

The Chairperson of the Select Committee on Education, Sciences and the Creative Industries, Mr Makhi Feni, has said there is a need for emphasis on qualitative approaches in the… Read more »

South Africa: National Council of Provinces Passes the Immigration Amendment Bill

The National Council of Provinces (NCOP), in its final sitting of 2025 today, passed the Immigration Amendment Bill. This crucial piece of legislation aligns the country's… Read more »

South Africa: Safa Will Be Forced to Reveal National Team Coaches Salaries, Says Committee Chair

For a soundbite of the Chairperson of the committee, Mr Joe McGluwa, please click here: https://iono.fm/e/1628006 Read more »