South Africa: Justice Committee Hails Deepening Values of Justice and Human Rights

In commemorating the 19th anniversary of the signing of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, the Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Justice and Constitutional… Read more »

South Africa: Media Statement - Police Committee Chairperson Attributes Shortage of Rape Kits in the Western Cape to Failure of National Supply Chain Management

The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Police and a member of the National Council of Provinces' Select Committee on Security and Justice, Mr Nicholas Gotsell, today found a… Read more »

South Africa: Economic Development and Trade Select Committee Calls On Minister to Ensure Consequence Management for Underperforming Officials

The Chairperson of the Select Committee on Economic Development and Trade, Ms Sonja Boshoff, has said her committee will hold Minister Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams to strict timeframes… Read more »

South Africa: Mineral and Petroleum Resources Committee Welcomes Significant Turnaround in Central Energy Fund's Financial Performance

The Portfolio Committee on Mineral and Petroleum Resources has welcomed the Central Energy Fund's (CEF) marked improvement in financial performance for the 2024/25 financial year,… Read more »

Southern Africa: 58th SADC PF Adopts Resolution to Move From Parliamentary Forum to SADC Parliament

The need to transform the Southern African Development Community Parliamentary Forum (SADC-PF) into a fully-fledged regional parliament - the SADC Parliament resolution - received… Read more »

South Africa: National Assembly Adopts Rules to Strengthen Oversight, Including a New Committee On the Presidency

The National Assembly yesterday moved to strengthen executive oversight by adopting several amendments to the Rules of the National Assembly, including the establishment of a… Read more »

South Africa: Trade, Industry and Competition Committee Conducted Interviews for National Lotteries Commission Board Chairperson

The Portfolio Committee on Trade, Industry and Competition today conducted interviews with five shortlisted candidates for the position of Chairperson of the National Lotteries… Read more »

South Africa: National Assembly Debates Value and Impact of South Africa's 30 Percent Matric Pass Mark

The leader of the Build One South Africa (BOSA), Dr Mmusi Maimane introduced a debate in the National Assembly recently on the value of South Africa's 30% matric pass mark. Arguing… Read more »

South Africa: National Assembly Debates Ways to End Severe Child Malnutrition

In a recent debate on a topic proposed by the Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Social Development, Ms Bridget Masango, members of the National Assembly shared their… Read more »

South Africa: Agriculture Committee Welcomes Briefings On Development of Pdal and Ph Acts and On Farmer Register in the Provinces

The Portfolio Committee on Agriculture received briefings from the Department of Agriculture on the progress and updates on the development of the regulations for the Preservation… Read more »

South Africa: Parliament Concerned About Threats Against Members in the Course of Their Work

For a soundbite of the Parliament Spokesperson, Mr Moloto Mothapo, click this link: https://iono.fm/e/1624642 Read more »

South Africa: Parliaments Must Respond to Climate Change With Urgency, Innovation and Courage

With the impact of climate change intensifying across the Southern African Development Community (SADC), Secretary General of the SADC Parliamentary Forum (SADC-PF) Ms Boemo… Read more »

Southern Africa: Critical Role of Parliaments in Shaping Regional Climate Resilience Highlighted At SADC Parliamentary Forum

The Secretary to Parliament, Mr Xolile George, on Tuesday highlighted the critical role of parliaments in shaping regional resilience amid a growing climate emergency. Read more »

South Africa: Trade, Industry and Competition Committee to Conduct Interviews for National Lotteries Commission Board Chairperson

The Portfolio Committee on Trade, Industry and Competition will tomorrow conduct interviews with five candidates to fill the vacancy for the Chairperson of the National Lotteries… Read more »

South Africa: Education Committee to Be Briefed On Bela Regulations Concerning Grade R Admissions

The Portfolio Committee on Basic Education will on Tuesday receive a status update on the regulations to the Basic Education Laws Amendment (BELA) Act, as they relate to Grade R… Read more »

South Africa: Ad Hoc Committee On Lieutenant General Mkhwanazi Allegations to Hear Evidence From Lieutenant Dimpane

The Ad Hoc Committee established to investigate the allegations made by South African Police Service (SAPS) KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Head, Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi,… Read more »

South Africa: Absence of a G20 Member Country At a G20 Summit Is Not New, Says International Relations Committee Chair

In noting the absence of certain member states at the G20 Summit currently under way in Johannesburg, the Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on International Relations and… Read more »

South Africa: Education Committee Concerned That Bullying in Schools Remains Poorly Addressed

The Portfolio Committee on Basic Education on Friday expressed concerns about bullying in schools in the Eastern Cape, Mpumalanga and Limpopo. Read more »

South Africa: Limpopo's Permanent Delegates to the NCOP to Undertake Oversight Visit On Incomplete, Delayed, and Abandoned Projects in Mopani District

Limpopo's permanent delegates to the National Council of Provinces (NCOP), alongside Members of the Provincial Legislature (MPLs), will conduct a three-day oversight visit to the… Read more »

South Africa: Flood Recovery Progress to Receive Special Attention From NCOP Delegation in Eastern Cape

The impact of floods in the Greater OR Tambo region and alleviation efforts will come under the scrutiny of the Eastern Cape Permanent Delegates to the National Council of… Read more »

South Africa: Withdrawing of Infrastructure Grant a Setback for the Eastern Cape Education Department, Committee Chair

The Select Committee on Education, Sciences and the Creative Industries has called on the Eastern Cape Department of Education to respond to the shocking news of… Read more »

South Africa: North West NCOP Delegates to Assess Service Delivery in the Province

The North West's permanent delegates to the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) will this week return to the province to conduct oversight on the state of service delivery as part… Read more »

South Africa: Select Committee On Social Services Calls for Urgent Intervention Following Oversight Visit to Northern Cape Health Facilities

The Select Committee on Social Services has concluded its three-day oversight visit to health facilities in the Northern Cape to assess the state of healthcare infrastructure,… Read more »

South Africa: NCOP Delegates to Address Service Delivery in Provinces

Permanent Delegates to the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) are returning to their respective provinces next week, from 17 to 21 November 2025, to conduct oversight over… Read more »

South Africa: Ad Hoc Committee Suspends Proceedings Following Unsatisfactory Testimony From Chief of Staff in the Office of the Minister of Police

For a soundbite of the Ad Hoc Committee Chairperson, Mr Soviet Lekganyane, click on this link: https://iono.fm/e/1618151 Read more »