South Africa: Media Statement - Members of the Public Can Now Directly Petition the National Assembly

In a landmark move, the National Assembly (NA) has adopted a transformative amendment to the House's Rules and Guidelines for Petitions. This important amendment heralds a new era… Read more »

South Africa: Parliament Congratulates Chief Charumbira On Re-Election As Pan-African Parliament President

For the audio clip of the leader of delegation, Mr Amos Masondo, on this media release please click on the following link: https://iono.fm/e/1419254 Read more »

South Africa: SA Parliament's Motion On Gaza Humanitarian Crisis Gains Significant Support Despite Falling Short in Ipu Assembly Vote

Leader of the South African Parliamentary delegation, Ms. Sylvia Lucas, has addressed the 148th Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), advocating for the inclusion of its… Read more »

South Africa: National Assembly Reflects On Three Decades of Human Rights

In commemorating Human Rights Day, the National Assembly organised a debate on the topic - Three decades of respect for and promotion of human rights. Opening the debate, Ms… Read more »

South Africa: Media Statement - Committee On Women, Youth and Persons With Disabilities Recommends Candidates for CGE Positions

Parliament, Wednesday, 20 March 2024 - The Portfolio Committee on Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities met yesterday (19 March) and today to deliberate and select candidates… Read more »

South Africa: Media Statement - Public Enterprises Committee to Refer Sale of SAA to Special Investigating Unit

The Portfolio Committee on Public Enterprises has reached a decision to refer the matter of the Takatso Consortium's purchase of a 51% stake in South African Airways (SAA) to the… Read more »

South Africa: Parliament Statement On the Ongoing Investigation Involving the Speaker of the National Assembly

For a soundbite of Parliament' Spokesperson, Mr Moloto Mothapo, click on this link: https://iono.fm/e/1417674 Read more »

South Africa: Office of the Speaker Denies Corruption Allegations Against Speaker

The Speaker of the National Assembly, Ms Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula categorically denies any involvement in alleged corrupt activities pertaining to her tenure as the Minister of… Read more »

South Africa: Police Committee Welcomes Arrest of Suspects Linked to Rapper AKA's Murder

Parliament, Wednesday, 28 February 2024 - The Portfolio Committee on Police today welcomed the meticulous work by members of the South African Police Service that has led to the… Read more »

South Africa: Basic Education Committee Welcomes ECD Migration Progress, but Concerns Remain

During an update briefing yesterday on the migration of early childhood development (ECD) from the Department of Social Development to the Department of Basic Education (DBE), the… Read more »

South Africa: Ad Hoc Committee On the Intelligence Laws Amendment Bill Concludes Public Hearings in Mpumalanga

Parliament, Sunday, 18 February 2024 - The Ad Hoc Committee on the General Intelligence Laws Amendment Bill today concluded the Mpumalanga leg of the public hearings at the Mayor's… Read more »

South Africa: Ad Hoc Committee On the Intelligence Laws Amendment Bill Commences Public Hearings in Mpumalanga

To download an audio clip of the Chairperson of the Ad Hoc Committee on the General Intelligence Laws Amendment Bill, Mr Jerome Maake click https://www.iono.fm/e/1407180 Read more »

South Africa: President Ramaphosa Responds to SONA Debate

In response to the debate on his State of the Nation Address last week, President Cyril Ramaphosa admitted that many people cannot find jobs and even those with jobs wonder if they… Read more »

South Africa: Media Statement - Cape Winelands and City of Cape Town Residents Say Yes and No to the Tobacco Bill

Parliament, Monday, 12 February 2024 - Various groups of people from the Cape Winelands District and the City of Cape Town, including academics specialising in issues around… Read more »

South Africa: State of Readiness to Host the 2024 State of the Nation Address

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South Africa: Statement By the Presiding Officers of Parliament On the Passing of the President of Namibia

Parliament, Sunday 04 February 2024 - The Presiding Officers of Parliament deeply mourn the passing of His Excellency Dr. Hage Geingob, the President of the Republic of Namibia. We… Read more »

South Africa: Home Affairs Chairperson Encourages South Africans to Register for Upcoming Elections

Parliament, Friday, 2 February 2024 - The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Home Affairs, Mr Mosa Chabane, has urged South Africans to take the opportunity to register… Read more »

South Africa: Mineral Resources Committee Concludes Public Hearings On ERA Bill in Eastern Cape

The Portfolio Committee on Mineral Resources and Energy successfully concluded the Eastern Cape leg of the public hearings on the Electricity Regulation Amendment (ERA) Bill in the… Read more »

South Africa: National Assembly Passes Several Bills

The National Assembly (NA) has passed several Bills, including three money bills, at its hybrid plenary sitting today. The Rates and Monetary Amounts and Amendment of Revenue Laws… Read more »

South Africa: Justice and Correctional Services Committee Recommends Six Commissioners for SAHRC

The Portfolio Committee on Justice and Correctional Services today resolved to recommend Mr Chris Nissen as the new Chairperson of the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) Read more »

South Africa: Chris Hani District Residents Say Yes to ERA Bill

Parliament, Thursday, 30 November 2023 - Chris Hani District residents in the Eastern Cape expressed their full support for the Electricity Regulation Amendment (ERA) Bill during… Read more »

South Africa: Mineral Resources Committee Chairperson Saddened By the Death of 11 Mine Workers At Impala Platinum Mine

Parliament, Tuesday, 28 November 2023 - The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Mineral Resources and Energy, Mr Sahlulele Luzipo, is saddened to learn about the death of at… Read more »

South Africa: Health Committee Concludes Public Hearings On Tobacco Products Bill in Gauteng Despite Incapacity of Venue in Tshwane

Parliament, Monday, 27 November 2023 - The Portfolio Committee on Health has successfully concluded three public hearings on the Tobacco Products and Electronic Delivery Systems… Read more »

South Africa: National Assembly Debates Job Creation and Poverty Alleviation

The National Assembly recently held a debate on "The role of national government policy in job creation and poverty alleviation", which was proposed by Democratic Alliance Member… Read more »

South Africa: National Assembly Adopts Motion to Suspend Diplomatic Relations With Israel

The National Assembly has adopted a motion calling for the South African government to close the Israeli Embassy in South Africa and suspend all diplomatic relations with Israel… Read more »