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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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