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Parliament

It’s déjà vu: Grant payments in crisis
Article
/ 16 February 2018

It’s déjà vu: Grant payments in crisis

It’s D-day but social grant beneficiaries are in the same place they were a year ago and key questions still remain

By Athandiwe Saba
Hello Mr President: Cyril Ramaphosa elected unopposed
Article
/ 15 February 2018

Hello Mr President: Cyril Ramaphosa elected unopposed

‘Only one candidate has been nominated and it is in order. I declare the Hon. Ramaphosa duly elected as the President of South Africa’

By Govan Whittles
​Zuma resignation the ‘direct result of EFF’ activism – Malema
Article
/ 15 February 2018

​Zuma resignation the ‘direct result of EFF’ activism – Malema

The EFF are taking credit for the resignation of the president and they are refusing to take part in the election of Ramaphosa as president

By Govan Whittles
The next step: It’s an open ballot for the vote to force Zuma out
Article
/ 14 February 2018

The next step: It’s an open ballot for the vote to force Zuma out

​President Zuma has refused to accept the ANC’s recall decision, and the party will have to rely on an open motion of no confidence brought by EFF

By Staff Reporter
ANC caucus prepares to remove Zuma from office
Article
/ 14 February 2018

ANC caucus prepares to remove Zuma from office

ANC national chairperson Gwede Mantashe on Tuesday warned that the ANC would not protect Zuma against another motion of no confidence

By Govan Whittles
EFF will not hand over “motion of no confidence”
Article
/ 13 February 2018

EFF will not hand over “motion of no confidence”

Following the ANC press briefing where SG Ace Magashule said the party had recalled Zuma, the EFF is still pushing to move the date for the motion

By Staff Reporter
Zuma goes down laughing— at us
Article
/ 9 February 2018

Zuma goes down laughing— at us

Confronting his political death, he cares nought about anyone or the tainted legacy he has bequeathed South Africa

By Mark Gevisser and Mark Gevisser
Zuma puts on brave face at Cape Town cabinet meeting
Article
/ 7 February 2018

Zuma puts on brave face at Cape Town cabinet meeting

Zuma continued with “business as usual” on Wednesday, meeting ministers for cabinet committee meetings for most of the day

By Govan Whittles
Decision on Zuma’s fate is urgent — Duarte
Article
/ 6 February 2018

Decision on Zuma’s fate is urgent — Duarte

Duarte says the ANC’s NEC need to put an end to speculation around Zuma’s future, as its decision will bind all members

By Mahlatse Mahlase
Mthembu: Sona postponement gives “hope”
Article
/ 6 February 2018

Mthembu: Sona postponement gives “hope”

‘It gives us an opportunity to have a Sona that is not chaotic…that gives our hope to our people and an opportunity to have a Sona of our dreams’

By Govan Whittles
There will be no SONA— Malema
Article
/ 5 February 2018

There will be no SONA— Malema

‘We don’t need the Speaker to give us permission to debate the motion of no confidence. We have given her an opportunity and she failed’

By Lizeka Tandwa
Bill aims to fix same-sex marriage glitch
Article
/ 2 February 2018

Bill aims to fix same-sex marriage glitch

Couples are being turned away by the department of home affairs — prompting the introduction of an amendment Bill to Parliament last Friday

By Carl Collison
What to expect in Parliament in 2018
Article
/ 10 January 2018

What to expect in Parliament in 2018

Since the election of Cyril Ramaphosa as ANC president, it has been debated whether President Jacob Zuma will resign or be removed from office

By Jan Gerber
Judges at odds over impeachment
Article
/ 5 January 2018

Judges at odds over impeachment

Minority of justices believe the president has been held to account over Nkandla, but it’s the majority view that counts

By Franny Rabkin
ConCourt: Parliament has failed to hold Zuma to account
Article
/ 29 December 2017

ConCourt: Parliament has failed to hold Zuma to account

The Constitutional Court has ruled that the National Assembly failed to put in place mechanisms to hold President Zuma accountable.

By Khadija Patel
Uganda’s parliament votes to scrap presidential age-limit
Africa
/ 27 December 2017

Uganda’s parliament votes to scrap presidential age-limit

This decision could extend 73-year-old President Museveni’s rule after elections in 2021

By Sella Oneko
Eskom wrap-up: All the drama in the last 48 hours
Article
/ 6 December 2017

Eskom wrap-up: All the drama in the last 48 hours

A minister was subpoenaed. Anoj Singh tried to disrupt proceedings. Ajay Gupta wants to respond on his terms and the chair was questioned by Hawks.

By Staff Reporter
Australia MP proposes to gay partner in parliament
Article
/ 4 December 2017

Australia MP proposes to gay partner in parliament

​A gay Australian lawmaker popped the question to his partner in parliament shortly after a bill paving the way for same-sex marriage was introduced

By Staff Reporter
Brian Molefe: I resigned and retired at the same time
Article
/ 29 November 2017

Brian Molefe: I resigned and retired at the same time

Army officer and former MP Brian Molefe on Wednesday argued that he remains the CEO of Eskom because he resigned and retired at the same time.

By Phillip De Wet
Mugabe has not requested asylum yet— Dirco
Article
/ 22 November 2017

Mugabe has not requested asylum yet— Dirco

Dirco has not received a formal request for asylum from ousted Zimbabwean president Robert Mugabe, Parliament has heard

By Paul Herman
Molefe’s boss: How Brian got his R30-million payday
Article
/ 21 November 2017

Molefe’s boss: How Brian got his R30-million payday

In her testimony at the inquest into Eskom, board member Venete Klein detailed why Molefe was hired and how he almost walked away with R30-million

By Gemma Ritchie
Sapo finally gets the nod to prove grants scheme capacity
Article
/ 21 November 2017

Sapo finally gets the nod to prove grants scheme capacity

Sapo and Sassa have been in a months-long deadlock over the details of a proposal to assist with the new grant scheme but a deal has now been reached

By Paul Herman
Former Eskom CEO breaks down ‘culture of maintenance deferral’
Article
/ 7 November 2017

Former Eskom CEO breaks down ‘culture of maintenance deferral’

On Tuesday, Tshediso Matona explained how Eskom’s lack of procedure led to a R23-billion cash injection and a R1-billion a month diesel procurement.

By Staff Reporter
Zuma: I am fulfilling the Concourt’s order by keeping Dlamini as minister
Article
/ 2 November 2017

Zuma: I am fulfilling the Concourt’s order by keeping Dlamini as minister

The defence of Dlamini came after Democratic Alliance leader asked the president why he had not axed her.

By Staff Reporter
Sassa and Sapo agree to ‘sit through the night’ to thrash out deal
Article
/ 31 October 2017

Sassa and Sapo agree to ‘sit through the night’ to thrash out deal

Sassa and Sapo appeared before a joint parliamentary meeting on Tuesday and are attempting to work out a deal for the payment of social grants

By Paul Herman
Mid-term budget: Gigaba brutally honest on economic woes
Article
/ 25 October 2017

Mid-term budget: Gigaba brutally honest on economic woes

Revenue collection will fall R50.8-billion short of targets, while the budget deficit will widen to 4.3% of GDP.

By Staff Reporter
Dlamini, Sassa face possible summons after no-show in Parliament
Article
/ 18 October 2017

Dlamini, Sassa face possible summons after no-show in Parliament

Parliament’s social development portfolio committee will seek legal advice on whether to summon Dlamini.

By Paul Herman
Former chief executive claims ​#EskomInquiry is ‘too late’
Article
/ 18 October 2017

Former chief executive claims ​#EskomInquiry is ‘too late’

Former Eskom chief executive Brian Dames could not deny that he met with the Gupta family during his tenure.

By Gemma Ritchie
SA is combatting a ‘scourge’ of illicit financial flows
Article
/ 10 October 2017

SA is combatting a ‘scourge’ of illicit financial flows

The president announced that more controls will be put in place to stop taxpayers from hiding their assets, to the tune of R965-billion, abroad.

By News 24
High court rules against DA in state capture inquiry case
Article
/ 29 September 2017

High court rules against DA in state capture inquiry case

The High Court in Pretoria has granted President Jacob Zuma a stay in immediately implementing a judicial commission of inquiry

By Alex Mitchley
Zuma still ‘applying his mind’ before approving new SABC board
Article
/ 28 September 2017

Zuma still ‘applying his mind’ before approving new SABC board

The presidency says its aware that the SABC did not have a board and was treating the matter with the urgency it deserved.

By Jan Gerber
The honourable Dlamini-Zuma gets sworn in to Parliament
Article
/ 21 September 2017

The honourable Dlamini-Zuma gets sworn in to Parliament

Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma has been reappointed into Parliament amid rumours of yet another Cabinet reshuffle

By Raeesa Pather
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