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ActionSA calls for Parliament inquiry into Lily Mine tragedy
ActionSA says it has written to National Assembly Speaker Thoko Didiza and Deputy Speaker Dr Annelie Lotriet to request that…
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ANC’s Thoko Didiza elected as Speaker of Parliament
Newly appointed National Assembly Speaker Thoko Didiza has affirmed her commitment to working with all parties in Parliament. “It does…
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Authorities tight-lipped on Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula’s arrest
Authorities remained mum on whether an arrest will be effected against National Assembly Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula. This after the Gauteng…
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Speaker Mapisa-Nqakula’s bid to interdict her arrest struck off court roll
National Assembly Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula’s application to interdict her arrest has been struck off the roll. The Pretoria High Court…
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High court to hear Speaker Mapisa-Nqakula’s urgent application
The High Court in Pretoria is expected to hear an urgent bid from National Assembly Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula to interdict…
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Hawks raid Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula’s home amid corruption allegations
Parliament has jumped to the defence of Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula, following allegations that she received millions in bribes when she was…
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Parliament says it is ready to host the State of the Nation Address
It’s all systems go, and Parliament says it is ready to host the State of the Nation Address (SONA) 2024…
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Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula cleared of improper conduct complaint brought by ex-DPE DG
The Public Protector has cleared National Assembly Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula of an improper conduct complaint by the former Public Enterprises…
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EFF wants committee to subpoena National Assembly Speaker Mapisa-Nqakula
The EFF wants the Powers and Privileges Committee to subpoena National Assembly Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula to appear before the committee…
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Legislatures in BRICS countries are tasked to implement 2023 summit outcomes: Mapisa-Nqakula
National Assembly Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula says legislatures in BRICS countries must ensure that the recent 15th BRICS summit outcomes are…
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Parliament Speaker advises Busisiwe Mkhwebane to lodge bribery claims with ethics committee
National Assembly Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula has advised suspended Public Protector advocate Busisiwe Mkhwebane to formally file a complaint with the…
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Disruptions to President’s SONA will be firmly dealt with: Mapisa-Nqakula
National Assembly Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula has assured South Africans that disruptions to the President’s State of the Nation Address (SONA)…
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Panel to probe Phala Phala allegations against President Ramaphosa
National Assembly Speaker, Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula, has appointed an independent panel to probe President Cyril Ramaphosa. This is in relation to…
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Mapisa-Nqakula advises Section 194 Committee to seek legal opinion regarding EFF complaint
National Assembly Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula says she has advised the committee inquiring into the fitness of Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane…
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Mapisa-Nqakula optimistic that IPU task force will find solutions to Russia-Ukraine conflict
National Assembly Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula says she remains optimistic that the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Task Force will find urgent and…
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National Assembly Speaker still considering whether Parliament should investigate Ramaphosa
National Assembly Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula is still applying her mind on whether an investigation will be undertaken against President Cyril…
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National Assembly Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula declines request for investigation
National Assembly Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula has declined requests to initiate parliamentary action over allegations against President Cyril Ramaphosa. The UDM…
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Mapisa-Nqakula warns against parallel processes in Ramaphosa farm theft matter
National Assembly Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula has cautioned against a rush of parallel processes in the wake of revelations about the…
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Public and private sector lauded for support following Parliament fire
National Assembly Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula has lauded both public and private entities for the overwhelming support they have been giving…
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SONA to go ahead despite Parliament fire: Minister Mapisa-Nqakula
National Assembly Speaker, Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula, says the State of the Nation Address (Sona) will go ahead next month despite the…
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New National Assembly Speaker urges cooperation among political parties
Opposition parties have criticized the election of former Defence Minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula as the National Assembly Speaker. But she’s promised…
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MPs cast their votes for the next National Assembly Speaker
Members of Parliament have started casting their votes for the next National Assembly Speaker. The ANC has nominated Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula,…
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Mapisa-Nqakula has a solid track record as legislator, says ANC
The African National Congress (ANC) has defended its decision to put forward former Defence Minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula as its choice…
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Former ministers should stop leeching off Parliament, says Derek Hanekom
Former minister of tourism Derek Hanekom is in agreement with National Assembly Speaker, Thandi Modise, that Parliament should cease to…
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Parliament to debate motion of no confidence in President Ramaphosa
The National Assembly is set to debate a motion of no-confidence in President Cyril Ramaphosa on Thursday. The motion was…
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National Assembly Speaker Thandi Modise’s animal cruelty case to continue
The animal cruelty case involving National Assembly Speaker, Thandi Modise, is expected to continue on Wednesday. Modise will be appearing…
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National Assembly Speaker Thandi Modise in court to face animal cruelty charges
National Assembly Speaker, Thandi Modise, and an AfriForum prosecutor will face each other in the Potchefstroom Magistrate’s Court in North…
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Thandi Modise urge the public to comment on Gender-based violence laws
National Assembly Speaker Thandi Modise and National Council of Provinces chairperson Amos Masondio have called on the public to take…
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Parliament will not be moving to Gauteng because of Covid-19 – Speaker
National Assembly Speaker Thandi Modise says the temporary relocation of Parliament to Gauteng due to Covid-19 pandemic was not on…
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Busisiwe Mkhwebane fights back, attacks National Assembly speaker
Ordinarily, the overall conduct of the speaker in this matter would be deserving not only of a punitive cost order,…
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Thandi Modise approves fresh bid to remove Busisiwe Mkhwebane from office
National Assembly speaker Thandi Modise is satisfied that a new motion by the DA for proceedings to be initiated to…
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Parliament warns Julius Malema after EFF threat to disrupt SONA
Parliament’s presiding officers on Tuesday cautioned against public threats made by members to disrupt the house. The caution was issued…
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Thandi Modise to represent Parliament at G20 Speakers Summit in Japan
National Assembly Speaker Thandi Modise will represent South Africa’s Parliament at the sixth summit of the heads of parliament of…
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Thandi Modise to go on trial next year on animal cruelty charges
A trial date has been set for National Assembly speaker Thandi Modise’s animal cruelty case. Modise appeared briefly in the…
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Mkhwebane reports ministers to speaker for blistering attacks
The public protector revealed this to MPs while presenting her office’s annual report for the 2018/2019 financial year. Public Protector…
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SA can never claim to be free if women die at the hands of men – Parliament
Parliamentary officials including National Assembly Speaker Thandi Modise and National Council of Provinces Chairperson Amos Masondo, will on Friday join…
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Thandi Modise animal cruelty case postponed
The animal cruelty case against National Assembly Speaker Thandi Modise has been postponed. She appeared briefly at the Potchefstroom Regional…
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Warrant of arrest issued for National Assembly Speaker Thandi Modise
Thandi Modise is being sought by law enforcement after the Potchefstroom Regional High Court issued a warrant of arrest for…
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Thandi Modise won’t let us have a debate on Eskom, says DA
Parliament must use it mandate to debate the true extent of the rot at Eskom, Natasha Mazzone says. National Assembly…
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Parliament slashes SONA budget
Next week’s State of the Nation Address (Sona) will be accompanied by less of the customary fanfare in an effort…
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There will be order at Cyril’s SONA ,Speaker insists
Thandi Modise did not mention that she had slammed the conduct of “certain members” in parliament on Wednesday during an…
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Parliament must consider Busisiwe Mkhwebane’s fitness to hold office
National Assembly speaker Thandi Modise has indicated the new parliament’s keenness to consider a DA request to initiate procedures to…
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Thandi Modise elected National Assembly Speaker
ANC’s Thandi Modise, former National Council of Provinces Chair was elected National Assembly Speaker on Wednesday. She replaces Baleka Mbete…
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MPs vow to fill SABC board vacancies
MPs vow to fill SABC board vacancies. In a statement, the committee confirmed National Assembly Speaker Baleka Mbete had received…
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