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National Assembly

Mbete in hot water over secret ballot choice
Article
/ 18 August 2017

Mbete in hot water over secret ballot choice

The ANC chair has missed two meetings at which the issue would have been raised

By Matuma Letsoalo Author and Govan Whittles
LIVESTREAM: MPs cast ‘historic’ secret ballot vote
Article
/ 8 August 2017

LIVESTREAM: MPs cast ‘historic’ secret ballot vote

Draft resolution: Motion of no confidence in the President in terms of section 102(2) of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996 (85)

By Staff Reporter
Baleka says yes, no confidence vote in Zuma will be secret
Article
/ 7 August 2017

Baleka says yes, no confidence vote in Zuma will be secret

Mbete says the decision “is about putting the resilience of our democratic institutions to test” and was taken “in the best interests of the country".

By Govan Whittles
What the motion of no confidence means for Baleka Mbete
Article
/ 7 August 2017

What the motion of no confidence means for Baleka Mbete

Parliament Speaker Baleka Mbete will soon reveal if MPs will vote by secret ballot in the motion of no confidence against President Zuma.

By Raeesa Pather
ANC MP Gungubele agrees to keep quiet on Zuma
Article
/ 1 August 2017

ANC MP Gungubele agrees to keep quiet on Zuma

The ANC in Gauteng has asked ANC MP Mondli Gungubele to stop making public statements about the motion of no confidence vote in President Jacob Zuma.

By Tshidi Madia
The party must act against ‘defiant’ MP Mondli Gungubele says ANC chief whip
Article
/ 31 July 2017

The party must act against ‘defiant’ MP Mondli Gungubele says ANC chief whip

Last week, Gungubele said he no longer had confidence in Zuma, joining ANC MPs Makhosi Khoza and former finance minister Pravin Gordhan.

By Jan Gerber
ANC MPs warned against supporting motion of no confidence
Article
/ 31 July 2017

ANC MPs warned against supporting motion of no confidence

Mantashe warned ANC MPs they may be relieved of their duties if they vote in favour of a motion of no confidence against President Zuma

By Dineo Bendile
Explainer: Why amendments to SA’s ‘Money Bills Act’ matter
Article
/ 24 July 2017

Explainer: Why amendments to SA’s ‘Money Bills Act’ matter

The amendments to South Africa’s Money Bills Act don’t go far enough – for one, they do not address incoherence in Parliament’s oversight of taxes.

By Seán Mfundza Muller
DA to press Mbete for Zuma no confidence motion decision
Article
/ 29 June 2017

DA to press Mbete for Zuma no confidence motion decision

The Democratic Alliance has requested an urgent meeting with Speaker of Parliament Baleka Mbete.

By Paul Herman
Concourt: Speaker has the powers to prescribe secret ballot
Article
/ 22 June 2017

Concourt: Speaker has the powers to prescribe secret ballot

The ConCourt has ordered that Baleka Mbete has the constitutional power to prescribe a secret ballot vote during a motion of no confidence.

By Raeesa Pather
Julius Malema: The EFF has exposed the ANC’s hypocrisy
Article
/ 28 February 2017

Julius Malema: The EFF has exposed the ANC’s hypocrisy

The Economic Freedom Fighters leader suggested in Parliament on Tuesday that the ruling party was not serious about land reform.

By Paul Herman
Don’t give me another 2016, please
Article
/ 4 January 2017

Don’t give me another 2016, please

The year of multiple crises and crazy politics was just too much for seasoned political reporters

By Lester Kiewit
Parliament 2016: Same politics, different brawls, new slogans and interesting insults
Article
/ 31 December 2016

Parliament 2016: Same politics, different brawls, new slogans and interesting insults

Another year of brawls, slogans, insults and old politics which dominated Parliament.

By Thulani Gqirana
Zuma won’t get a salary hike in 2017
Article
/ 6 December 2016

Zuma won’t get a salary hike in 2017

The president agreed to the recommendation made by the Independent Commission for the Remuneration of Public Office Bearers.

By Staff Reporter
Zuma: Nobody can force me to launch a state capture commission
Article
/ 23 November 2016

Zuma: Nobody can force me to launch a state capture commission

Zuma has until mid-December to establish a commission to probe the seemingly lucrative relationship between the state and the Gupta family.

By Phillip De Wet
SABC 8 want ConCourt to order Parliament to probe its decisions on the broadcaster
Article
/ 17 October 2016

SABC 8 want ConCourt to order Parliament to probe its decisions on the broadcaster

The journalists want the National Assembly to institute an inquiry into the various issues plaguing the SABC, including their dismissals.

By Paul Herman
Crime stats released: ‘Serious dent’ in crime, but murder goes up 4.9%
Article
/ 2 September 2016

Crime stats released: ‘Serious dent’ in crime, but murder goes up 4.9%

The downward trend in crime statistics shows police are making a serious dent in reducing crime, acting police commissioner Phahlane said on Friday.

By News 24
WATCH LIVE: Crime stats revealed in Parliament
Article
/ 2 September 2016

WATCH LIVE: Crime stats revealed in Parliament

Police Minister Nkosinathi Nhleko and acting national commissioner Khomotso Phahlane are briefing the portfolio committee on police.

By Staff Reporter
WATCH LIVE: Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa answers questions in Parliament
Article
/ 1 September 2016

WATCH LIVE: Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa answers questions in Parliament

Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa appears in Parliament on Thursday to answer questions in the National Assembly.

By Staff Reporter
Maimane calls Zuma an ‘accused criminal’ in Parliament
Article
/ 4 May 2016

Maimane calls Zuma an ‘accused criminal’ in Parliament

In his speech in the presidency’s budget debate on Wednesday, the opposition leader called Zuma a thief and the ANC’s “looter in chief”, among others.

By Staff Reporter
#ImpeachZuma according to Twitter
Article
/ 6 April 2016

#ImpeachZuma according to Twitter

South Africans congregated online to share their views about the failed motion to impeach Zuma. We round up comments from before, during and after.

By Sthembiso Sithole
Zuma a cancerous tumour, ANC MPs not immune, says Maimane
Article
/ 5 April 2016

Zuma a cancerous tumour, ANC MPs not immune, says Maimane

Maimane lambasted ANC MPs at the parliamentary debate on a motion to impeach President Jacob Zuma on Tuesday.

By Staff Reporter
Opposition move to have Speaker Mbete recuse herself from Zuma impeachment
Article
/ 5 April 2016

Opposition move to have Speaker Mbete recuse herself from Zuma impeachment

Opposition MPs demanded that Parliamentary Speaker Baleke Mbete recuse herself as they said she was implicated in the Concourt’s Nkandla judgment.

By Staff Reporter
Fact sheet: How to remove a South African president
Article
/ 5 April 2016

Fact sheet: How to remove a South African president

While the process to impeach a South African president is straightforward, there is one big hurdle to face first.

By Michelle Solomon
Key comments from the Concourt’s Nkandla ruling
Article
/ 31 March 2016

Key comments from the Concourt’s Nkandla ruling

A list of key comments made by Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng in his reading of the Nkandla judgment in the Constitutional Court.

By Staff Reporter
National Assembly acted incorrectly on Nkandla – ConCourt
Article
/ 31 March 2016

National Assembly acted incorrectly on Nkandla – ConCourt

Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng said on Thursday that the NA’s resolution to set aside the Public Protector’s report on Nkandla is invalid.

By News 24
DA leader Maimane chucked out of National Assembly
Article
/ 17 March 2016

DA leader Maimane chucked out of National Assembly

Mmusi Maimane challenged President Jacob Zuma about the reasons behind his decision to fire former finance minister Nhlanhla Nene.

By Staff Reporter
Inspector-general of intelligence post on hold again
Article
/ 16 March 2016

Inspector-general of intelligence post on hold again

After fierce objections by opposition parties, a report recommending former ANC MP Cecil Burgess for appointment was referred back to the committee.

By News 24
EFF politicises even parliamentary condolences
Article
/ 20 August 2015

EFF politicises even parliamentary condolences

Parties agree the EFF has turned apolitical messages of condolence and praise from Parliament into political tools and need a rule to govern motions.

By Thulani Gqirana
Parliament: The good, the bad and the fair to middling
Article
/ 28 May 2015

Parliament: The good, the bad and the fair to middling

Our National Assembly is less democracy in action than it is democratic inaction.

By Thulani Gqirana and Qaanitah Hunter
EFF delays Zuma’s parliament address by an hour
Article
/ 16 April 2015

EFF delays Zuma’s parliament address by an hour

Zuma’s address on xenophobia was disrupted when the EFF demanded that the question of when he would pay back the money be included in the session.

By Thulani Gqirana
Will Zuma put the ‘pay back the money’ debacle to bed?
Article
/ 13 April 2015

Will Zuma put the ‘pay back the money’ debacle to bed?

The question of when Zuma will pay back the money may still arise during the president’s question and answer session on Thursday.

By Thulani Gqirana
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