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Human rights body under fire over Tatane finding

Human rights body under fire over Tatane finding

30 Apr 2013 14:19 - Emsie Ferreira
The South Human Rights Commission has been criticised by MPs over its finding on the killing of Free State protester Andries Tatane.
The state of the nation - according to Parliament

The state of the nation - according to Parliament

25 Apr 2013 07:31 - Sarah Evans, Faranaaz Parker,
A busy week in Parliament offers a valuable bird's-eye view into the critical issues facing South Africa at the moment. The M&G takes a closer look.
How Parliament shafts the people

How Parliament shafts the people

28 Mar 2013 00:48 - Keren Ben-Zeev, Sam Waterhouse (author),
Democracy is about much more than just elections, which the drafters of the Constitution understood - and political leaders choose to ignore.
No-confidence rules set for court

No-confidence rules set for court

22 Mar 2013 00:00 - Andisiwe Makinana, Glynnis Underhill,
The African National Congress and opposition parties have so far failed to reach consensus on proposed new rules.
Parliamentary fiscal office on track

Parliamentary fiscal office on track

01 Mar 2013 00:00 - Lynley Donnelly
The independent body is expected to address weaknesses in the institution's technical capacity.
Opposition 'abandoning its voters'

Opposition 'abandoning its voters'

22 Feb 2013 00:00 - Andisiwe Makinana
President Jacob Zuma deviated from his prepared speech in Parliament on Thursday to criticise co-operation between opposition political ­parties.
Heat is on for Parliament in 2013

Heat is on for Parliament in 2013

18 Jan 2013 09:46 - Andisiwe Makinana
The legislature faces a busy year, with laws from secrecy to e-tolling facing active opposition, writes Andisiwe Makinana.
Missing: Zuma's soul

Missing: Zuma's soul

14 Dec 2012 00:00 - Letters
In Parliament, ANC MPs giggled and clapped when Lindiwe Sisulu said Democratic Alliance MP David Maynier had a "flea-infested body".
DA takes no-confidence motion to Concourt

DA takes no-confidence motion to Concourt

22 Nov 2012 21:05 - Sapa
The DA will bring an urgently appeal in the Constitutional Court for a decision on its proposed motion of no-confidence in President Jacob Zuma.
Nkandla: Profligate and presidential

Nkandla: Profligate and presidential

23 Nov 2012 00:00 - Phillip De Wet
The country's most extravagant presidency has overseen millions spent on an estate without a formal lease, writes Phillip de Wet.
Public grilling for Thuli Madonsela

Public grilling for Thuli Madonsela

16 Nov 2012 00:00 - Andisiwe Makinana
The decision to hold an open investigation into allegations of misconduct against Thuli Madonsela may be aimed at embarrassing her.
Parliament gridlocked in run-up to Mangaung

Parliament gridlocked in run-up to Mangaung

13 Nov 2012 21:48 - Faranaaz Parker
The decision by opposition parties to band together in a vote of no confidence against Jacob Zuma highlights a growing frustration with Parliament.
New secretary for Parliament

New secretary for Parliament

26 Oct 2012 00:00 - Andisiwe Makinana
Parliament's deputy chief administrator, Michael Coetzee, has been appointed its new secretary with effect from next month.
New Age leaders weed out the lies

New Age leaders weed out the lies

14 Sep 2012 00:00 - Phillip De Wet
Voters who think Parliament is drab can use their cross to inject a bit of ubuntu or dagga into it.
Dissent over Traditional Courts Bill

Dissent over Traditional Courts Bill

14 Sep 2012 06:20 - Andisiwe Makinana
Parliament has asked for clarity as the departments of Lulu Xingwana and Jeff Radebe contradict each other on the Traditional Courts Bill's validity.
Parliament secretary sacked for lying

Parliament secretary sacked for lying

07 Sep 2012 00:00 - Andisiwe Makinana
The saga surrounding a R18 6000 salary advance to secretary to Parliament Zingile Dingani, has proved a pricey lesson, according to the opposition.
Parliament advised to sack secretary for misconduct

Parliament advised to sack secretary for misconduct

06 Sep 2012 13:47 - Sapa
A disciplinary panel has recommended secretary to Parliament Zingile Dingani be fired with immediate effect, after being found guilty of misconduct.
Sacked parliamentary boss vows to clear his name

Sacked parliamentary boss vows to clear his name

30 Aug 2012 21:30 - Andisiwe Makinana
Last week, Parliament announced that it had dismissed Leslie Mondo with immediate effect following an internal disciplinary process.
Council of provinces slips from Luthuli House's grip

Council of provinces slips from Luthuli House's grip

17 Aug 2012 13:47 - Paul Hoffman
Some political observers are cynical about the role of Parliament in general, and in particular when it comes to the National Council of Provinces.

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