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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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