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Parliament

EFF loses fuel levy court challenge
Politics
/ 5 June 2025

EFF loses fuel levy court challenge

The Economic Freedom Fighters slammed the ruling as setting a dangerous precedent on taxation without oversight and vowed to fight on

By Mandisa Nyathi
MK party sacks Manyi as chief whip, replaces him with Makhubela
Politics
/ 27 May 2025

MK party sacks Manyi as chief whip, replaces him with Makhubela

Jacob Zuma’s party has removed Mzwanele Manyi, replacing him with former Joburg speaker Colleen Makhubele amid calls for leadership restructuring

By Mandisa Nyathi
SA must establish a clear separation of powers between the executive and parliament
Thought Leader
/ 9 May 2025

SA must establish a clear separation of powers between the executive and parliament

Given the shaky coalition government, two sections in the Constitution appear to create a quandary regarding ministers actions in the cabinet

By David Mohale
Parliament fines nine MPs for late submission of financial interests declarations
Politics
/ 14 March 2025

Parliament fines nine MPs for late submission of financial interests declarations

Those penalised included the minister in the presidency responsible for planning, monitoring and evaluation, Maropene Ramokgopa

By Umamah Bakharia
Mbuyiseni Ndlozi resigns from EFF
Politics
/ 10 February 2025

Mbuyiseni Ndlozi resigns from EFF

His departure follows verbal attacks from Economic Freedom Fighters leader Julius Malema

By Mandisa Nyathi
Parliament postpones KZN visit to end friction between Zulu king, Ingonyama Trust Board
Politics
/ 29 January 2025

Parliament postpones KZN visit to end friction between Zulu king, Ingonyama Trust Board

Tensions have risen between King MisuZulu and the ITB, and the land reform minister recently overturned the monarch’s attempt to dissolve the board

By Eyaaz Matwadia
Phala Phala: The power and the peril of judicial review
Editorial
/ 29 November 2024

Phala Phala: The power and the peril of judicial review

The stakes are high in the Economic Freedom Fighter’s (EFF’s) bid to compel the National Assembly to impeach President Cyril Ramaphosa on charges flowing from the theft of foreign currency concealed at his farm.

By Editorial
Government wasted R38 billion in overspending, auditor general says
National
/ 26 November 2024

Government wasted R38 billion in overspending, auditor general says

A disregard for the rule of law also saw the country lose R14 billion through payment of goods not received

By Khaya Koko
Mkhwebane takes lament on SCA justices to Concourt
Politics
/ 12 November 2024

Mkhwebane takes lament on SCA justices to Concourt

The former public protector has asked the court for leave to challenge the dismissal of a moot appeal and to rebuke judges for criticism of Dali Mpofu

By Emsie Ferreira
Six decades of liberation party rule in Botswana end in shock
Africa
/ 4 November 2024

Six decades of liberation party rule in Botswana end in shock

The Botswana Democratic Party suffered a humiliating defeat in last week’s parliamentary elections

By Keletso Thobega
Pravin Gordhan set the benchmark for public service and dedication to the cause
Opinion
/ 13 September 2024

Pravin Gordhan set the benchmark for public service and dedication to the cause

Not everyone liked the late former public enterprises minister, but everyone respected him

By Ravi Pillay
Bongani Baloyi joins Zuma’s uMkhonto weSizwe party
Politics
/ 5 September 2024

Bongani Baloyi joins Zuma’s uMkhonto weSizwe party

Former DA Midvaal mayor says his Xiluva party will be deregistered and he has encouraged those who voted for him in the elections to join MK

By Lunga Mzangwe
Western Cape high court reserves judgment in expelled MK party MPs’ battle for reinstatement
Politics
/ 4 September 2024

Western Cape high court reserves judgment in expelled MK party MPs’ battle for reinstatement

The court on Tuesday heard the case in which the 10 fired legislators sought an interim interdict to prevent the swearing-in of their replacements

By Mandisa Nyathi
Ramaphosa signs a raft of laws to mixed reviews
Politics
/ 1 August 2024

Ramaphosa signs a raft of laws to mixed reviews

Critics have commented that several of the myriad acts fall short as a response to the Zondo commission’s proposals to stem state capture

By Emsie Ferreira
Ramaphosa announces national dialogue for a ‘cooperation nation’
Politics
/ 18 July 2024

Ramaphosa announces national dialogue for a ‘cooperation nation’

The president said the alternative was the desperation of a populist coalition intent on continuing the plunder of state resources

By Emsie Ferreira
Rise Mzansi’s Songezo Zibi elected as new chair of watchdog Scopa
National
/ 10 July 2024

Rise Mzansi’s Songezo Zibi elected as new chair of watchdog Scopa

The Democratic Alliance will lead five portfolio committees but the bulk have remained under the leadership of the ANC

By Emsie Ferreira
DA MPs to chair water and public administration portfolio committees
National
/ 10 July 2024

DA MPs to chair water and public administration portfolio committees

ANC MPs have been elected to chair the portfolio committee overseeing ministries now headed by the Democratic Alliance

By Emsie Ferreira
Hlophe to become MK party’s parliamentary leader
National
/ 21 June 2024

Hlophe to become MK party’s parliamentary leader

He is turning to politics months after he was impeached by the legislature for trying to influence judges in Jacob Zuma’s favour

By Emsie Ferreira
Breakthrough in GNU talks ahead of presidential vote, Mbalula says  
Politics
/ 13 June 2024

Breakthrough in GNU talks ahead of presidential vote, Mbalula says  

The ‘majority’ of 17 parties in parliament had expressed support for the government of national unity, the ANC secretary general said on Thursday night

By Paddy Harper
Jabulani Khumalo loses legal challenge on MK party leadership
Politics
/ 12 June 2024

Jabulani Khumalo loses legal challenge on MK party leadership

The electoral court found that Khumalo was no longer a member of the party, a day after he filed a high court application to claim the right to be sworn in as an MP

By Emsie Ferreira
MK party’s boycott threat is legal nonsense
Politics
/ 11 June 2024

MK party’s boycott threat is legal nonsense

Parliament can proceed to elect the president without the party’s 58 MPs present

By Emsie Ferreira
Zuma: I am fighting thieves when I should be retired
Politics
/ 18 May 2024

Zuma: I am fighting thieves when I should be retired

The former president said those within his MK party who wished to be part of its national executive committee, would not become ministers

By Lizeka Tandwa
Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula takes ‘special leave’, contradicts her lawyer on imminent arrest
Politics
/ 21 March 2024

Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula takes ‘special leave’, contradicts her lawyer on imminent arrest

Mapisa-Nqakula resigned as National Assembly speaker on Thursday amid graft allegations, saying she had done so to ‘protect the integrity of parliament’

By Khaya Koko
Speaker to be arrested over R4 million in corruption and money laundering
Politics
/ 21 March 2024

Speaker to be arrested over R4 million in corruption and money laundering

Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula is expected to hand herself over to the police in Pretoria on Friday

By Khaya Koko
Speaker’s home raided in corruption investigation
Politics
/ 19 March 2024

Speaker’s home raided in corruption investigation

The National Prosecuting Authority confirmed the search and seizure operation a fortnight after Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula denied any wrongdoing

By Emsie Ferreira
MPs deny Gordhan’s bid for non-disclosure on SAA sale documents
Politics
/ 28 February 2024

MPs deny Gordhan’s bid for non-disclosure on SAA sale documents

As the stand-off on the sale of the airline continues, the committee relented to hear his version in camera but said agreeing to secrecy would be a breach of duty

By Emsie Ferreira
Zimbabwe: Nelson Chamisa’s exit from his party is more than just a resignation
Africa
/ 6 February 2024

Zimbabwe: Nelson Chamisa’s exit from his party is more than just a resignation

The Citizens Coalition for Change leader’s absence has left a vacuum in opposition politics as the party unravels

By Edson Ziso
No SONA for Malema and crew as high court dismisses application
Politics
/ 31 January 2024

No SONA for Malema and crew as high court dismisses application

Floyd Shivambu and Marshall Dlamini are also among the senior members who will not be able to attend, the result of their storming the stage at SONA 2023

By Mandisa Nyathi
Mbalula admits ANC lied about Nkandla ‘fire pool’ to protect Zuma
Politics
/ 8 January 2024

Mbalula admits ANC lied about Nkandla ‘fire pool’ to protect Zuma

Civil group #NotInMyName says the admission is a reason for citizens to ‘vote better’ in the upcoming elections

By Lunga Mzangwe
Vuyo Zungula ready to play kingmaker in 2024 elections
Politics
/ 11 October 2023

Vuyo Zungula ready to play kingmaker in 2024 elections

The ATM leader says the party has been growing since playing a pivotal role in holding President Cyril Ramaphosa accountable over the Phala Phala scandal

By Lizeka Tandwa
Ill-health causes Gordhan to miss meeting on former director general’s allegations about SAA
Politics
/ 31 August 2023

Ill-health causes Gordhan to miss meeting on former director general’s allegations about SAA

Kgathatso Tlhakudi has claimed wrongdoing in the sale of the national carrier

By Emsie Ferreira
Kganyago says the Reserve Bank could not widen Phala Phala inquiry
Politics
/ 30 August 2023

Kganyago says the Reserve Bank could not widen Phala Phala inquiry

Nor could it release the report, because this would see it breach its founding Act, the central bank governor told MPs

By Emsie Ferreira
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