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Ramaphosa: Mapisa-Nqakula didn’t resign because she’s guilty
President Cyril Ramaphosa has praised former National Assembly speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula for resigning from her position amid allegations of corruption…
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Ramaphosa says Mapisa-Nqakula’s decision to step down should be commended
President Cyril Ramaphosa says former National Assembly Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula’s decision to step down amid corruption allegations should be commended.…
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New selection process for deputy PP thrust into the spotlight in Parliament
The National Assembly will be asked to endorse a new process to select a deputy Public Protector after the process…
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Speaker Mapisa-Nqakula has to hand herself in for arrest after interdict bid struck off court roll
National Assembly Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula will have to hand herself in for arrest after the Pretoria High Court found no…
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Xiluva leader Bongani Baloyi says party ready to take up seats in National Assembly
Xiluva leader Bongani Baloyi says his party is ready to run for seats in the National Assembly as well as…
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Helen Zille: Women who topped DA’s candidate list did it on merit
Democratic Alliance (DA) federal council chairperson Helen Zille said women who topped the party’s candidate list for parliament did so…
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Accountability Now: Parliament speaker must fall on her sword and resign
Accountability Now executive director Paul Hoffman says it will be “much more credible” if National Assembly Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula resigns…
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Speaker Mapisa-Nqakula says jail would threaten her health and life as a senior citizen
National Assembly Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula said throwing her into a jail cell would be a threat to her health and…
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Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula set to lead delegation to Switzerland amid corruption probe
National Assembly speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula is set lead a multi-party delegation from Parliament on an overseas trip despite a pending…
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Minister Ramokgopa says SA will go into winter with a solid load-shedding buffer
Minister of Electricity Kgosientsho Ramokgopa says the country will see winter with a good buffer from severe load shedding. He…
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Electoral Matters Amendment Bill adopted without any changes as court action looms
The Select Committee on Security and Justice of the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) has moved to adopt the Electoral…
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Parliament committee wants SIU to investigate cancelled SAA-Takatso deal
The National Assembly’s public enterprises oversight committee wants the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) to probe the now-cancelled South African Airways…
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Electricity Regulation Amendment Bill believed to be in line with unbundling of Eskom
The South African Federation of Trade Unions (Saftu) has rejected the Electricity Regulation Amendment (ERA) Bill, which the National Assembly…
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Ex-Public Enterprises DG denies selected Takatso Consortium as the preferred partner to buy SAA
Parliament said on Friday that National Assembly Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa Nqakula has received a letter from former Public Enterprises Director-General…
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National Assembly passes bill to bolster electricity sector with private investors & modern infrastructure
Eskom is one step closer to the creation of a stand-alone transmission company after the National Assembly passed the Electricity…
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Ntshavheni says SA’s foremost concern is for Palestinian lives to be spared, not severing ties with Israel
Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshaveni says it is more important for the government to ensure Palestinian lives are spared…
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EFF accuses Parliament speaker of applying house rules inconsistently
The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) has accused Parliament Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa Nqakula of inconsistently applying rules when she ordered the…
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ActionSA to announce National Assembly representatives
ActionSA President Herman Mashaba will on Monday announce some of the candidates his party is fielding to represent it in…
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Mapisa-Nqakula’s future uncertain amid corruption allegations
After 30 years in Parliament, National Assembly Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula’s future hangs in the balance. Her name was left off…
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Minister Phaahla: Some 800 recently qualified healthcare professionals to be employed by end March
Health Minister Joe Phaahla says by the end of March, at least 800 recently qualified health professionals will be employed…
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UDM’s Holomisa calls for Mapisa-Nqakula to be investigated
UDM leader Bantu Holomisa is calling for National Assembly speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula, to be investigated over the allegations of bribery…
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Pressure mounts on Mapisa-Nqakula to vacate her seat amid corruption allegations
Pressure continues to mount on National Assembly Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula to vacate her seat as head of the legislature in…
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Ex-Minister Zwane slammed for his repeated failures to make a public apology
Members of the National Assembly have slammed former minister Mosebenzi Zwane for his repeated failures to make a public apology.…
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Pravin Gordhan accuses parliamentary committee of reneging on its decision to hold meeting in camera
The spat between Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan and the portfolio committee has escalated after his department accused the committee…
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Parliament approves reports which found three MPs guilty of contempt
The National Assembly (NA) has approved the two reports from the Powers and Privileges Committee which found ANC MP Mosebenzi…
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ConCourt dismisses challenge to Electoral Amendment Act brought by BOSA & Rivonia Circle
The Constitutional Court has dismissed a challenge to the Electoral Amendment Act from the non-profit organization Rivonia Circle and Mmusi…
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Parliament says John Hlophe’s ConCourt challenge of his impeachment in questionable
With a resolution now having been taken to impeach Western Cape Judge President John Hlophe, Parliament said his Constitutional Court…
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NA votes in favour of John Hlophe’s impeachment
The National Assembly has voted to impeach suspended Judge President of the Western Cape High Court, John Hlophe. Three hundred…
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Jacob Zuma invited to attend R6.5 million Sona
National Assembly Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula says former president Jacob Zuma has been invited to attend this year’s State of the…
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Lesufi: If history doesn’t have the name of Peter Magubane, it’s not history
Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi says the current school curriculum needs to be overhauled to include the rich history of South…
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Reconstruction of Parliament buildings gutted by fire ready to begin
Parliament on Wednesday said it was all systems go for the reconstruction of buildings gutted by a fire. Tuesday marked…
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Nehawu: Parliament delaying holding those responsible for 2022 fire to account
The National Education, Health, and Allied Workers’ Union (Nehawu) wants to see heads rolling for the fire at Parliament. Two…
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Two years since Parliament fire
Today marks two years since the fire at the Old and National Assembly buildings in January 2022. Zandile Mafe, who…
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President Ramaphosa sets date for 2024 State of the Nation Address
President Cyril Ramaphosa has written to the National Assembly speaker, Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula, and the National Council of Provinces chairperson (NCOP),…
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EFF MP off the hook as 2 others suspended without pay
Two Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) MPs will be suspended from Parliament for a month as a result of their disruptive…
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EFF worried MPs won’t get a fair hearing
The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) said its MPs accused of contempt of parliament won’t get a fair hearing as long…
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Business slams unconstitutional NHI Bill as they prepare petition to give to President Ramaphosa
Business Unity South Africa (Busa) and B4SA are preparing to submit a petition to President Cyril Ramaphosa, requesting that he…
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Western Cape govt wants NHI Bill sent back to National Assembly for more consideration
The Western Cape government is calling for the NHI Bill to be sent back to the National Assembly for more…
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Pandor: Cabinet hasn’t discussed Parliament resolution to shut down Israeli embassy
International Relations and Cooperation Minister Naledi Pandor said that no discussion has yet been initiated in Cabinet following a recent…
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DA’s Steenhuisen says Parliament not ready for independent candidates to participate in House
Democratic Alliance (DA) leader John Steenhuisen believes Parliament is unprepared for independent candidates to take up seats in the National…
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Contentious IPID Amendment Bill passed by National Assembly
The National Assembly has passed the contentious IPID Amendment Bill despite objections from opposition parties. The bill contains amendments to…
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Parliament committee concerned that Electoral Matters Amendment Bill not yet tabled
While one electoral hurdle has been overcome following Monday’s two Constitutional Court judgments involving independent candidates, Parliament has expressed its…
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Parliament’s Standing Committee on Finance to meet over currency manipulation report
Parliament’s Standing Committee on Finance is expected to meet for the first time on Friday evening to discuss the alleged…
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EFF’s Shivambu says crisis of water provision in SA is man-made
Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) deputy president Floyd Shivambu says the crisis of water provision in South Africa is man-made. He…
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New EFF MP Busisiwe Mkhwebane slams Public Protector’s Office, NPA & SIU
On the back of taking swipes at Chief Justice Raymond Zondo in the National Assembly on Thursday, new Economic Freedom…
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Mkhwebane claims Zondo undecided about being a judge or politician
Chief Justice Raymond Zondo came under scathing attack in the National Assembly by the Economic Freedom Fighters’ new member of…
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Parliament committee to recommend that National Assembly impeaches Motata & Hlophe
Parliament’s justice committee has resolved to recommend to the National Assembly that it impeaches retired Gauteng judge, Nkola Motata, and…
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Parliament suspends 9 officials over National Assembly fire
Parliament has placed nine of its officials on suspension on charges related to the fire that gutted the National Assembly…
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Julius Malema calls for boycott, divestment and sanctions against Israel
The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) says supporting Israel is akin to betraying the values of the South African constitution. Party…
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KZN welcomes passing of private cannabis Bill
The Provincial Government of KwaZulu-Natal has welcomed the passing of the Cannabis for Private Purposes Bill by the National Assembly…
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