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Pretoria High Court rules against Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula in application for police docket disclosure
The Pretoria High Court has ruled that the State is not violating former Defence Minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula’s right to a…
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Prosecutor denies hiding evidence in Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula corruption case
The corruption case against former National Assembly Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula has taken another turn, with her legal team demanding further…
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Police Minister Senzo Mchunu says SAPS in process of finalising crime-fighting plan
Police Minister Senzo Mchunu has revealed that the government is finalizing a new crime-fighting plan aimed at reforming visible policing…
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John Hlophe appeals to Constitutional Court over JSC participation ban
Impeached judge John Hlophe has approached the Constitutional Court to challenge a ruling that barred him from participating in Judicial…
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Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula’s trial moved to December
Former National Assembly speaker, Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula, on Wednesday made her first appearance before the High Court in Pretoria on corruption…
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Parliament: Tito Mboweni’s work left an indelible mark on SA’s democratic institutions
Parliament’s presiding officers have added their tributes to dozens that poured in on Sunday, following the passing of former finance…
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MK Party files urgent court application to stop next week’s JSC sitting
The uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party says it’s filed an urgent application in the Johannesburg High Court on Wednesday, to stop…
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Police clarify claims of over 4 000 wrongful arrests in a year
The National Commission of the South African Police Service (Saps) General Fannie Masemola has provided clarity on the more than…
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DP Mashatile tells MPs govt is forcefully dealing with construction mafia
Deputy President Paul Mashatile has warned that the growth of the economy through infrastructure will be nothing but a pipe…
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Police Minister Mchunu: There is more extortion going on than meets the eye
National Police Minister, Senzo Mchunu addressed the National Assembly on Tuesday as he outlined the measures taken by the South…
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Minister Mchunu expected to make statement on rising extortion trend before National Assembly
Extortion is back on Parliament’s agenda on Tuesday, with Minister of Police Senzo Mchunu expected to make a statement on…
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President Ramaphosa confident South Africa will convince ICJ Israel is committing genocide
As Israel continues its war in Gaza, President Cyril Ramaphosa says he is confident that South Africa will prove that…
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Dr John Hlophe hits back at DA’s legal bid over his JSC designation
Umkhonto Wesizwe (MK) Party Parliamentary leader Dr John Hlophe says his removal as a judge does not create a legal…
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Axed uMkhonto weSizwe MPs seek reinstatement
Axed uMkhonto weSizwe party MP’s will continue fighting the termination of their party membership in court next month. The ten…
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Office of Public Protector obliged to pay Busisiwe Mkhwebane her R10 million gratuity
Former Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane’s legal team says her erstwhile office is legally obliged to pay her a R10 million…
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18 MPs to lose R1.27 million salary after MK Party dismissal
On yet another dramatic day for the uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) party, 18 members of parliament (MPs) will have to forfeit…
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Julius Malema: Call China to help rebuild Parliament quickly
EFF leader Julius Malema says SA must use its “friendship” with China to get help with rebuilding Parliament. A blaze…
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John Hlophe hits back at detractors over his appointment to JSC
Dr John Hlophe has hit back at detractors following his appointment to the Judicial Service Commission this week. Hlophe, the…
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MK Party wants official opposition status in Parliament
The uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party wants Parliament to consider it as the official opposition and it also wants to be…
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John Hlophe to officially represent Parliament on the Judicial Service Commission
Umkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party parliamentary leader John Hlophe will represent Parliament on the Judicial Service Commission (JSC). Hlophe heads to…
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BOSA in dialogue over Gauteng government impasse
Build One South Africa (BOSA) says it has engaged in constructive dialogue with the ANC and other political parties to…
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Presidency: Opening of Parliament scheduled for 18 July
The opening of Parliament has been scheduled for 18 July. The Presidency announced on Friday, saying that President Cyril Ramaphosa…
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Rules Commitee resolves that portfolio committee members go up to 15
The Rules Committee of the National Assembly has resolved that the composition of portfolio committees must be increased to 15…
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Zizi Kodwa to be sworn in as MP
Former Sports Minister Zizi Kodwa is making a comeback to the National Assembly. Kodwa resigned as minister, and stepped aside…
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Zizi Kodwa is intent on being sworn in as MP despite calls for his removal
Former Minister Zizi Kodwa is intent on being sworn in as an MP despite calls for his removal from the…
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Ex-Judge President Hlophe vows to use his new position to unite opposition parties
Former Western Cape judge president and uMkhonto weSizwe Party leader to Parliament, John Hlophe, has called for the country’s legal…
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ActionSA calls for Renaldo Gouws to be removed as DA MP
ActionSA has joined calls to remove Democratic Alliance (DA) member of Parliament (MP) Renaldo Gouws from the National Assembly. Gouws…
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Ex-Minister Zizi Kodwa will be returning to Parliament
Corruption-accused former minister Zizi Kodwa is staying a member of the National Assembly after missing the swearing-in ceremony a week…
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Heads of State begin arriving for President Cyril Ramaphosa’s inauguration
The Union Buildings has been a buzz of activity as the government prepares for the presidential inauguration. President Cyril Ramaphosa…
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Fikile Mbalula says Jacob Zuma will face ANC’s disciplinary hearing
ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula has confirmed that even with their “40% elections results” the disciplinary hearing against “defiant” former President…
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Cyril Ramaphosa re-elected as president
African National Congress (ANC) President Cyril Ramaphosa has been re-elected as South Africa’s president. He beat out EFF leader Julius…
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DA’s Annelie Lotriet elected Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly
Annelie Lotriet of the Democratic Alliance (DA) has been elected as the Deputy Speaker of the South African National Assembly.…
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Parliament spends R58 million for its readiness for the 7th administration
Parliament has nearly doubled its budget for the seventh administration, Secretary to Parliament, Xolile George said during a media briefing…
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National Assembly members to be sworn in at the CTICC
It promises to be an eventful Friday as politicians gather at the Cape Town International Convention Centre for the first…
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MK Party loses bid to halt first National Assembly sitting
The Constitutional Court has dismissed the MK Party’s bid to stop the first sitting of Parliament. This means the National…
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Parliament in contact with MK Party leadership ahead of Friday’s sitting
Parliament said it was not in contact with expelled founder of the uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party, Jabulani Khumalo regarding the…
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Jacob Zuma’s MK party turns to ConCourt to interdict first sitting of Parliament
The uMkhonto WeSizwe party (MK) has brought an urgent application at the Constitutional Court to interdict Parliament from convening the…
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400 politicians to be sworn in as National Assembly members
Four hundred politicians will be sworn in as Members of the National Assembly within a week. Of the 18 parties…
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Lindiwe Zulu blasts those celebrating her axing from parliament
Social Development Minister Lindiwe Zulu has taken aim at those celebrating her leaving the National Assembly. The minister was not…
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All eyes are on Chief Justice to announce first parliament sitting
All eyes are on the Chief Justice of the Republic of South Africa, Raymond Zondo to announce the date of…
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Women represent 43.5% of seats in the National Assembly
During a ceremony hosted at the Constitutional Court on Thursday, the official handover list of designated members elected to the…
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Results of 2024 elections officially declared
The 2024 elections have officially been declared free and fair, with political parties holding their breath as results were announced…
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Gayton McKenzie: We want the Home Affairs department
Patriotic Alliance (PA) leader Gayton McKenzie says the party is eyeing the Home Affairs department so it can deal with…
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Jacob Zuma’s presidential remission didn’t impact his prison sentence, says ConCourt
The Constitutional Court says the Presidential remission under which Jacob Zuma got out of prison early did not impact the…
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ACDP leader Kenneth Meshoe: I’ll go if my party fails
Should the African Christian Democratic Party (ACDP) fail to increase its seats in the National Assembly after the 29 May…
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Mbuyiselo Botha set to walk free on misconduct charges despite impeachment inquiry
Gender Equality Commissioner Mbuyiselo Botha is set to get off scot-free on misconduct charges despite the National Assembly agreeing this…
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CASAC says Jacob Zuma vs IEC case has implications on law & separation of powers
The Council for the Advancement of the South African Constitution (CASAC) said that it is important to test if the…
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Shamila Batohi insists NPA didn’t handle Mapisa-Nqakula’s case with kid gloves
National Director of Public Prosecutions Shamila Batohi has hit back at criticism levelled against the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) over…
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Ex-Speaker Mapisa-Nqakula wants SANDF to provide her with legal representation
Former National Assembly Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula wants the Department of Defence to provide her with legal representation for her upcoming…
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Public Protector’s office ordered to pay Busisiwe Mkhwebane’s legal costs for delay
The Office of the Public Protector has been slapped with a costs order as Busisiwe Mkhwebane’s legal challenge over her…
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