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Parliament

WATCH LIVE: SABC board grilled in Parliament
Article
/ 5 October 2016

WATCH LIVE: SABC board grilled in Parliament

The SABC board will face a grilling in Parliament on Wednesday over the reappointment of former COO Hlaudi Motsoeneng.

By Staff Reporter
SABC board to face the music in Parliament
Article
/ 5 October 2016

SABC board to face the music in Parliament

The SABC board will face a grilling in Parliament on Wednesday over the reappointment of former COO Hlaudi Motsoeneng.

By News 24
University of Zululand’s B Ed programme could be declared invalid, says Nehawu
Article
/ 28 September 2016

University of Zululand’s B Ed programme could be declared invalid, says Nehawu

Nehawu deputy secretary Hlakaniphani Jamile says in a 13-page submission that vice-chancellor Xoliswa Mtose removed courses from the qualification.

By Prega Govender
​#CulturePop: Mourning Mandoza amid data woes, bad feminism and gifted surgeons
Article
/ 19 September 2016

​#CulturePop: Mourning Mandoza amid data woes, bad feminism and gifted surgeons

Unhappy endings ushered us into and out of last week. Arts columnist Kuntha Ndimande takes us through the highs and lows of popular culture this week.

By Kuntha Ndimande
SA’s justice system is battling
Article
/ 16 September 2016

SA’s justice system is battling

Conviction rates are high, but backlogs are mounting and key crime cases are languishing

By Phillip De Wet
President Zuma laments ‘abuse’ he faces from MPs in the National Assembly
Article
/ 13 September 2016

President Zuma laments ‘abuse’ he faces from MPs in the National Assembly

The president says members of Parliament should tell him if they are not interested in listening to his responses to questions.

By Thulani Gqirana
#SABC8 intend to oppose ‘unlawful conduct’ with Constitutional Court application
Article
/ 13 September 2016

#SABC8 intend to oppose ‘unlawful conduct’ with Constitutional Court application

The journalists’ lawyers say Parliament’s communications portfolio committee refused to conduct an investigation into the SABC.

By Jeff Wicks
WATCH LIVE: President Jacob Zuma answers tough questions in Parliament
Article
/ 13 September 2016

WATCH LIVE: President Jacob Zuma answers tough questions in Parliament

​These are the questions President Jacob Zuma will answer in the National Assembly this afternoon.

By Staff Reporter
Zuma pays back the money – but where did he get the R7.8-million?
Article
/ 12 September 2016

Zuma pays back the money – but where did he get the R7.8-million?

A statement from the presidency says President Jacob Zuma did not turn to his relatives or associates for help, but was instead granted a home loan.

By Govan Whittles
MPs given a negative on nuclear
Article
/ 8 September 2016

MPs given a negative on nuclear

A parliamentary office says nuclear power is 16% pricier than the most expensive type of coal electricity production, despite Eskom’s support for it.

By Phillip De Wet
Parliament approves Busisiwe Mkhwebane’s nomination to become new public protector
Article
/ 7 September 2016

Parliament approves Busisiwe Mkhwebane’s nomination to become new public protector

Mkhwebane’s most recent job was with the State Security Agency.

By Wendell Roelf
​Why Parliament should move to Pretoria, and why Capetonians want it to stay put
Article
/ 5 September 2016

​Why Parliament should move to Pretoria, and why Capetonians want it to stay put

Less travel time and cost, world embassies around the corner and easier accountability are all reasons to move.

By Thalia Holmes
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
Treasury does the maths on shifting Parliament to Pretoria – as Cape Town fumes
Article
/ 16 August 2016

Treasury does the maths on shifting Parliament to Pretoria – as Cape Town fumes

Economic and social benefits may prompt the National Assembly to swap capitals, but not if the Mother City can help it.

By Staff Reporter
WATCH LIVE: Ad hoc committee interviews candidates for the public protector post
Article
/ 11 August 2016

WATCH LIVE: Ad hoc committee interviews candidates for the public protector post

​Parliament’s public protector ad hoc committee will today interview the 14 candidates vying to replace Thuli Madonsela once her term ends.

By Staff Reporter
ANC calls DA march to Parliament in support of #SABC8 an “electioneering gimmick”
Article
/ 19 July 2016

ANC calls DA march to Parliament in support of #SABC8 an “electioneering gimmick”

This comes as around 200 DA supporters protested outside Parliament in support of eight journalists who were given marching orders by the SABC.

By Staff Reporter
R47m spent to service empty government buildings, MPs told
Article
/ 30 May 2016

R47m spent to service empty government buildings, MPs told

Unused government buildings are costing South Africa almost R50-million in rates and taxes, while another R12-million is spent on water and lights.

By Staff Reporter
Parliament approves land expropriation Bill
Article
/ 26 May 2016

Parliament approves land expropriation Bill

Parliament on Thursday approved a Bill that would allow government to make compulsory purchases of land to speed up redressing racial disparities.

By Staff Reporter
Mmabatho Mokause combative after EFF eviction
Article
/ 22 May 2016

Mmabatho Mokause combative after EFF eviction

‘Mother of EFF’ accuses parliamentary security guards of continuous sexual harassment.

By Raeesa Pather
Mthembu wants parliamentary investigation into incursion of Malema bodyguard
Article
/ 19 May 2016

Mthembu wants parliamentary investigation into incursion of Malema bodyguard

ANC chief whip Jackson Mthembu claimed that EFF leader Julius Malema’s bodyguards breached the security of Parliament, putting MPs’ lives at risk.

By Staff Reporter
ANC: EFF must be charged for ‘disgraceful actions’ in Parliament
Article
/ 18 May 2016

ANC: EFF must be charged for ‘disgraceful actions’ in Parliament

The EFF again attempted to stop Jacob Zuma from speaking in the National Assembly on Wednesday, which led to a violent brawl with protection services.

By Staff Reporter
Zuma demands Speaker control Parliament
Article
/ 5 May 2016

Zuma demands Speaker control Parliament

This after EFF MPs were thrown out of Parliament for trying to prevent Zuma from speaking and DA leader Mmusi Maimane referred to him as a "criminal".

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
EFF forcibly removed from Parliament after violent altercation
Article
/ 4 May 2016

EFF forcibly removed from Parliament after violent altercation

This follows EFF leader Julius Malema’s vow in March this year that he would not allow the president to speak in Parliament again.

By Michelle Solomon
DA calls on parliament to reject Zuma’s ‘Nkandla reprimand letters’ to Cabinet ministers
Article
/ 25 April 2016

DA calls on parliament to reject Zuma’s ‘Nkandla reprimand letters’ to Cabinet ministers

Last week President Jacob Zuma said that letters of reprimand were sent to the ministers accused of misconduct with regards to Nkandla.

By Staff Reporter
Education, gangsterism and the Constitution – Cape Town youth have their say
Article
/ 18 April 2016

Education, gangsterism and the Constitution – Cape Town youth have their say

The justice and constitutional development department hosted a dialogue for school-goers on constitutional education in Parliament on Monday.

By Staff Reporter
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
No ministers appointed by Guptas – Zuma
Article
/ 17 March 2016

No ministers appointed by Guptas – Zuma

President Jacob Zuma told Parliament on Thursday that only he has authority over who is appointed as a minister in the Cabinet.

By News 24
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
No confidence motion against ‘sell-out’ Zuma fails
Article
/ 2 March 2016

No confidence motion against ‘sell-out’ Zuma fails

A motion of no confidence brought by the DA was easily defeated by the ANC in the National Assembly on Tuesday.

By Staff Reporter
Political parties react to Gordhan’s budget speech
Article
/ 25 February 2016

Political parties react to Gordhan’s budget speech

“Pragmatic”, “interesting”, “praise-worthy” and “disappointing” have all been used to describe the finance minister’s 2016 budget speech.

By Staff Reporter
Sona debate: No laughing matter this time around
Analysis
/ 19 February 2016

Sona debate: No laughing matter this time around

Insults and an EFF walkout aside, it was strictly business for President Jacob Zuma and Co during the Sona debate.

By Staff Reporter
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