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National Assembly expected to recommend SABC board members next week
The National Assembly is expected to recommend the appointment of 12 members of the SABC board when it sits next…
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EFF shines spotlight on the relocation of Parliament
The relocation of Parliament is back on the agenda, following the tabling of a private member’s bill by Economic Freedom…
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ANC government has not been a failure, says David Mabuza
Deputy President David Mabuza said that the African National Congress (ANC) government had not been a failure. Mabuza said that…
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Phala Phala: Opposition parties set on ensuring matter dealt with this year
Opposition parties say they will do everything in their power to ensure that Parliament deals with the Phala Phala report…
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Minister Motsoaledi proposes changes to Electoral Amendment Bill
Home Affairs Minister Aaron Motsoaledi has made a proposal for at least two more changes to the Electoral Amendment Bill.…
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President Cyril Ramaphosa’s fate lies with National Assembly should he face a Section 89 inquiry
The National Assembly would determine the fate of President Cyril Ramaphosa if he were to face a Section 89 inquiry.…
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Speaker suggests Electoral Amendment Bill be changed after 2024 elections
Parliament is planning for all eventualities as it edges closer to finishing its work on the Electoral Amendment Bill. The…
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President Ramaphosa denies any wrongdoing in Phala Phala saga
President Cyril Ramaphosa has again denied any wrongdoing related to the Phala Phala farm scandal. The Presidency on Monday said…
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President Ramaphosa: Independent body looking into salaries of public servants
President Cyril Ramaphosa says an independent body is looking into the salaries of public servants. He was answering questions in…
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Eskom restructuring is beneficial, says President Ramaphosa
President Cyril Ramaphosa says the restructuring of Eskom into different entities will be beneficial. The president was answering questions in…
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Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula concerned about arrest of women for standing up against abuse
National Assembly speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula said the government should not disregard women who were arrested for retaliating against gender-based violence.…
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Enoch Godongwana has shown commitment to help Parliament following blaze, says Mapisa-Nqakula
National Assembly Speaker Nosiviwe-Mapisa on Tuesday said Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has shown “commitment” to help the legislature, which was…
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Parliament defends Electoral Amendment Bill
Parliament is defending the Electoral Amendment Bill. The Home Affairs Committee says there was sufficient public participation in the process.…
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Phala Phala matter: ANC MP Seiso Mohai accuses opposition parties of bullying
African National Congress (ANC) parliamentary caucus chairperson Seiso Mohai on Monday attacked opposition parties, accusing them of “coercion and bullying”…
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President Ramaphosa denies abusing power in reporting Phala Phala theft
President Cyril Ramaphosa said that he did not believe that he abused his power, nor that there’d been a conflict…
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No bias against me in Phala Phala probes, says Cyril Ramaphosa
President Cyril Ramaphosa said that he was impressed by the way in which authorities had been handling the multiple investigations…
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Load shedding a calamity of enormous proportions: President Ramaphosa to Parliament
President Cyril Ramaphosa on Thursday acknowledged the government’s energy failures and also admitted that load shedding was a “calamity of…
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Cyril Ramaphosa tells Parliament selling animals is not money laundering
President Cyril Ramaphosa has denied allegations of money laundering in relation to the Phala Phala farm robbery. Ramaphosa was answering…
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Blind SA awaits Constitutional Court judgment on Copyright Act
The Constitutional Court is on Thursday set to hand down judgment on a potentially game-changing case for people with visual…
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Minister Godongwana: Govt’s economic interventions not silver bullet for rising inflation
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana said government economic interventions won’t solve the issue of rising inflation and living costs. But the…
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Busisiwe Mkhwebane’s lawyers submit application in bid to have inquiry chairperson recused
The Public Protector’s legal team has made good on its promise to call for the recusal of the chairperson of…
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Privatising Eskom is not on the cards, says David Mabuza
Deputy President David Mabuza has once again reiterated that privatizing struggling power utility Eskom is not an option. The Economic…
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Opposition parties call for intensified fight against illegal mining in South Africa
Calls have been mounting during a National Assembly debate in the Good Hope Chamber in Parliament, to intensify the fight…
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Parliament fire: State ready to proceed with case against Zandile Mafe
The state in the parliament arson case said it’s ready to proceed with the trial. 49-year-old Zandile Mafe, who allegedly…
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President Ramaphosa commits cooperation with law enforcement on Phala Phala
President Cyril Ramaphosa says he’s ready to give an explanation on the Phala Phala farm scandal, but only after the…
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Ramaphosa: SA is not a xenophobic country
President Cyril Ramaphosa on Tuesday afternoon told MPs in the National Assembly that South Africa is not xenophobic. The comment…
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Cyril Ramaphosa’s refusal to answer on Phala Phala leaves opposition parties fuming
President Cyril Ramaphosa’s refusal to again answer Parliamentary questions about the theft on his Limpopo farm caused outrage among opposition…
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President Cyril Ramaphosa to face questions in the National Assembly
On Tuesday in Parliament, President Cyril Ramaphosa will face questions in the National Assembly. It’s been a few strong weeks…
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Intercape calls on National Assembly to address attacks on its fleet
Intercape has stressed the ongoing attacks on long-distance buses is a matter of national importance that required a long-term solution.…
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Siviwe Gwarube appointed DA Chief Whip
The Democratic Alliance has made some changes. Siviwe Gwarube is the party’s new Chief Whip in the National Assembly. Natasha…
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Busisiwe Mkhwebane once again defends sidelining former PP deputy Malunga
Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane has moved to once again defend her sidelining her former deputy, Kevin Malunga. On Wednesday, Mkhwebane’s…
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Opposition parties want secret motion on President Ramaphosa Farm Theft
Some opposition parties want President Cyril Ramaphosa to be held accountable for the Phala Phala farm robbery. The parties that…
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Mapisa-Nqakula: Removal of EFF MPs from during debate not great look for Parliament
National Assembly Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula said that removal of Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) members in June did not augur well…
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Busisiwe Mkhwebane claims suspension was retaliation for Phala Phala investigation
The Phala Phala farm scandal has been placed at the centre of arguments against the suspension of Public Protector Busisiwe…
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JSC recommends John Hlophe suspension
The Judicial Service Commission has recommended to President Cyril Ramaphosa that Judge President John Hlophe be suspended. Hlophe has been…
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Dali Mpofu accuses Ramaphosa of being biased and rushing to suspend Busisiwe Mkhwebane
President Cyril Ramaphosa has been accused of being biased against suspended public protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane and of having rushed to…
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DA: ANC again using parliament to protect its leader in theft allegations
The DA said Parliament under the ANC has struck again in protecting their leaders in allegations of theft. Party leader…
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John Steenhuisen wants Parliament to reconvene to find solutions to SA’s multiple problems
Democratic Alliance (DA) leader John Steenhuisen wants Parliament to reconvene to find solutions to the multiple crises facing the country.…
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Parly appoints investigator to probe EFF MPs’ harassment complaints
Parliament has appointed an independent investigator to probe complaints of gender-based violence, sexual harassment, intimidation, and violence against Economic Freedom…
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National Assembly rejects Frank Chikane’s nomination for intelligence watchdog post
The National Assembly has put the brakes on the ANC’s nomination of Reverend Frank Chikane as the country’s next Inspector-General…
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Parly backs appointment of Glen Mashinini as IEC commissioner
The National Assembly has backed the appointment of Glen Mashinini as a commissioner of the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC). Mashinini…
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Parly plans to send Electoral Amendment Bill to President Ramaphosa by September
Parliament says it plans to send to the Electoral Amendment Bill to President Cyril Ramaphosa way ahead of its December…
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President Cyril Ramaphosa suspends Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane
President Cyril Ramaphosa suspends Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane with immediate effect. Ramaphosa says Mkhwebane will remain suspended until the National…
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Parliament fire suspect, Zandile Mafe officially charged
Parliament arson-accused Zandile Mafe has officially been charged. The 49-year-old faces housebreaking, arson, and terrorism charges. He was arrested for…
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Busisiwe Mkhwebane to submit report on Ramaphosa farm robbery in 30 days
As public protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane continues to fight for her job, she has now been tasked to investigate and submit…
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Cyril Ramaphosa appoints Owen Rogers as a ConCourt judge
President Cyril Ramaphosa on Wednesday appointed Owen Lloyd Rogers as a Constitutional Court judge. The Presidency describes Rogers as a…
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Busisiwe Mkhwebane urges Parliament officials to implement measures to control party spending
Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane has called on the presiding officers of Parliament to implement control measures to regulate how political…
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President Ramaphosa finally receives representation from Mkhwebane on suspension matter
President Cyril Ramaphosa has finally received representations from Busisiwe Mkhwebane – months after writing to the public protector. On 18…
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Busisiwe Mkhwebane tells Ramaphosa why she shouldn’t be suspended
Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane will have to wait to find out whether she will be suspended or not pending a…
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Auditor-General Maluleke: We need to be vigilant in protecting the public purse
Auditor-General (AG) Tsakani Maluleke has described the work being done in KwaZulu-Natal, to monitor every transaction processed for flood relief…
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