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Parliament fire suspect to be held in hospital section of prison
Judge Nathan Erasmus has ordered that alleged Parliament arsonist Zandile Mafe be detained in the hospital section of a prison.…
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President Ramaphosa: Municipalities must be separated from undue political influence
President Cyril Ramaphosa says to improve service delivery, municipalities must be separated from undue political influence that seeks to appoint…
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Mike Mabuyakhulu acquitted of graft charges
The Durban high court on Tuesday acquitted former KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Economic Development and Tourism, Mike Mabuyakhulu of corruption and…
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ANC rejects DA’s proposal for oversight on Electricity Minister
The African National Congress (ANC) has rejected a proposal from the Democratic Alliance (DA) to establish an ad hoc committee…
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Paul Mashatile: Party with biggest share of vote should be allowed to lead coalition
Deputy President Paul Mashatile said that the party with the most votes when there’s no outright winner in an election…
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Gwede Mantashe tells MPs grid unavailability beginning to be a big problem
Mineral Resources and Energy Minister Gwede Mantashe said that “grid unavailability” was the single biggest challenge in the country’s ongoing…
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Ramaphosa: Grid will collapse if load shedding exemption order implemented
President Cyril Ramaphosa said the power grid would collapse if the government implemented the recent high court judgment which orders…
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880 soldiers to guard power stations
President Cyril Ramaphosa has authorized the deployment of nearly 900 SANDF members to protect Eskom power stations around the country.…
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Parliament celebrates amendment to Electoral Act
On Freedom Day, Parliament celebrated the amendment to the Electoral Act as a step towards ensuring that South Africa’s democracy…
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Calls for new SAA board to be put on ice and investigation into Takatso deal
The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) has called for the newly-appointed board of the South African Airways (SAA) to be put…
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Bonang hints at running for President
South African media personality and businesswoman, Bonang Matheba hints at delving into politics after President Cyril Ramaphosa passed the amended…
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President Ramaphosa signs Electoral Amendment Bill into law
The Electoral Amendment Bill has been signed into law. It paves the way for independent candidates to contest positions in…
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Andre de Ruyter agrees to appear before Scopa over Eskom corruption allegations
Former Eskom CEO, Andre de Ruyter, has agreed to willingly appear before Parliament’s Standing Committee on Public Accounts (Scopa) to…
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President Ramaphosa returns to Parliament for Q&A session
President Cyril Ramaphosa is due to face another grilling session in Parliament on Thursday when he appears before National Council…
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French police injured during clash with protesters
A protester holds a placard which reads “no to the 49.3” during a demonstration on the day the National Assembly…
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President Emmanuel Macron faces another test with parliamentary votes on Monday
President Emanuel Macron faces a critical moment on Monday when the National Assembly is due to vote on no-confidence motions…
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#NationalShutdown: More than 3 000 soldiers deployed
President Cyril Ramaphosa has deployed over 3,000 SANDF soldiers to help police maintain law and order in the country. The…
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Paul Mashatile’s first Q&A session as deputy president set for 23 March
The country’s new deputy president, Paul Mashatile, will have his first Parliamentary engagement as the leader of government business on…
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Minister Phaahla takes aim at police over health sector strike
Police have shown a complete lack of action during the ongoing public health strike. Health Minister Joe Phaahla says police…
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President Ramaphosa slams Nehawu protest
President Cyril Ramaphosa says he is concerned about the ongoing wage strike that is affecting essential services. He was speaking…
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President Cyril Ramaphosa answers questions in National Assembly
President Cyril Ramaphosa will be replying to questions in the National Assembly. He is expected to touch on 6South Africa’s…
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President Ramaphosa to appear before the National Assembly for his quarterly Q & A session
President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to be back in Parliament on Thursday for his first oral reply session for the…
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Enoch Godongwana sworn in as MP
President Cyril Ramaphosa’s cabinet reshuffle has been on the cards for a while now. Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana’s swearing-in as…
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Electoral Amendment Bill faces court challenge, says Mmusi Maimane
Build One South Africa leader Mmusi Maimane says the Electoral Amendment Bill, does not care about the people and will…
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Parliament passes key electoral amendment
The National Assembly has adopted the Electoral Amendment Bill. Once signed by President Cyril Ramphosa, the amendment will allow independent…
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Case of alleged parliament arsonist Zandile Mafe postponed to March
The case against the man accused of setting parliament alight has been postponed to next month. Zandile Mafe attended another…
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Parliament fire: Court to receive report on alternative facilities for Mafe’s mental evaluation
Terrorism and arson accused, Zandile Mafe, is set to make another appearance in the Western Cape High Court on Friday.…
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EFF want secret ballot for motion of no confidence against Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula
National Assembly Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula is expected to face her first motion of no confidence next month. The motion, submitted…
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Officials give timelines for restorations on Parliament after fire
Parliament says it will take another 24 months for the National Assembly building to be restored to its former glory.…
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DA proposes alternative budget to revive South Africa’s economy
The Democratic Alliance (DA) on Monday tabled its “alternative budget” which the party said will help revitalize the economy and…
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Apologise for kicking us out of Sona or face court action – EFF to NA Speaker
The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) have set National Assembly Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula a 48-hour ultimatum to apologize to the party,…
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MPs: Frene Ginwala left indelible mark in democratic SA
Members of Parliament (MPs) on Monday paid tribute to the country’s first democratic National Assembly Speaker Frene Ginwala describing her…
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Parly runs down the clock to amend the Electoral Act
Parliament is again running the clock down to amend the electoral law as political parties continue to engage in a…
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ANC moves Sihle Zikalala to the National Assembly
The African National Congress (ANC) in KwaZulu-Natal has redeployed its former provincial chairperson and former premier, Sihle Zikalala, to the…
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NA Speaker signs off on subpoena for Thuli Madonsela to testify in Parliament
National Assembly Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula said she’s signed off on a subpoena for former Public Protector Thuli Madonsela to testify…
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Suspected Parliament arsonist Zandile Mafe expected back in court
The man accused of setting Parliament alight, Zandile Mafe, is set to make another appearance in the Western Cape High…
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Frene Ginwala hailed as a pioneer of women’s rights
A pioneer of women’s rights who dedicated her life to the realization of South Africa’s constitutional democracy. That’s how Dr…
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Parly arranging special sitting to honour late Frene Ginwala
Parliament said that it was organizing a special sitting to honour the late Frene Ginwala. Ginwala, the country’s first democratically…
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Mapisa-Nqakula: Nehawu’s concerns are misplaced
National Assembly speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula says Nehawu’s concerns over the lack of progress over repairs to Parliament are unfortunate and…
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Judges Matter welcomes Western Cape Judge President John Hlophe’s suspension
NGO Judges Matter has welcomed the suspension of Western Cape Judge President John Hlophe. The office of the Presidency announced…
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Western Cape Judge President John Hlophe suspended
President Cyril Ramaphosa has suspended Western Cape Judge President John Hlophe pending a decision from the National Assembly. The suspension…
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ATM threatens court action over Section 89 vote
The party which tabled the motion and set the ball rolling on Parliament’s first Section 89 impeachment process, said that…
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Julius Malema threatens legal action after MPs vote against Section 89 report
Economic Freedom Fighter (EFF) leader Julius Malema threatened court action after the National Assembly voted against instituting an impeachment inquiry…
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NHI Bill to be tabled next year, says Minister Phaahla
There’s been significant progress on the National Health Insurance Bill, edging South Africans closer to universal healthcare coverage. That’s according…
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Parliament calls on new SABC board to halt public broadcaster’s decline
Members of the National Assembly have called on the new SABC board to stop the decline of the public broadcaster…
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ATM again calls for secret ballot on Ramaphosa farm theft report
The African Transformation Movement (ATM) has asked the National Assembly Speaker to consider a secret ballot when Parliament votes on…
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DA submits motion for snap election
The Democratic Alliance (DA) is forging ahead with its call for early elections. It has on Monday submitted a motion…
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ANC Chief Whip Majodina says there’s no reason to panic over Ramaphosa farm theft
ANC Chief Whip Pemmy Majodina says the party is ready to debate the Phala Phala report in the National Assembly…
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Mondli Gungubele calls on SA to give Ramaphosa space to study Phala Phala report
Minister in the Presidency Mondli Gungubele has appealed to the public to give President Cyril Ramaphosa space while he studies…
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Parliament to receive Cyril Ramaphosa impeachment report
Wednesday, 30 November 2022, could mark a key turning point in President Cyril Ramaphosa’s political future. An independent panel is…
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