The South Human Rights Commission has been criticised by MPs over its finding on the killing of Free State protester Andries Tatane.
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.
Democracy is about much more than just elections, which the drafters of the Constitution understood – and political leaders choose to ignore.
The African National Congress and opposition parties have so far failed to reach consensus on proposed new rules.
The independent body is expected to address weaknesses in the institution’s technical capacity.
President Jacob Zuma deviated from his prepared speech in Parliament on Thursday to criticise co-operation between opposition political parties.
The legislature faces a busy year, with laws from secrecy to e-tolling facing active opposition, writes Andisiwe Makinana.
In Parliament, ANC MPs giggled and clapped when Lindiwe Sisulu said Democratic Alliance MP David Maynier had a "flea-infested body".
The country’s most extravagant presidency has overseen millions spent on an estate without a formal lease, writes Phillip de Wet.
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.
The decision to hold an open investigation into allegations of misconduct against Thuli Madonsela may be aimed at embarrassing her.
The decision by opposition parties to band together in a vote of no confidence against Jacob Zuma highlights a growing frustration with Parliament.
Parliament’s deputy chief administrator, Michael Coetzee, has been appointed its new secretary with effect from next month.
Parliament has asked for clarity as the departments of Lulu Xingwana and Jeff Radebe contradict each other on the Traditional Courts Bill’s validity.
Voters who think Parliament is drab can use their cross to inject a bit of ubuntu or dagga into it.
The saga surrounding a R18 6000 salary advance to secretary to Parliament Zingile Dingani, has proved a pricey lesson, according to the opposition.
A disciplinary panel has recommended secretary to Parliament Zingile Dingani be fired with immediate effect, after being found guilty of misconduct.
Last week, Parliament announced that it had dismissed Leslie Mondo with immediate effect following an internal disciplinary process.
Some political observers are cynical about the role of Parliament in general, and in particular when it comes to the National Council of Provinces.
The auditor general has called for the disciplining of Parliament secretary Zingile Dingani for breaking rules to gain access to funds.
Parliament faces a good deal of criticism – including from its own officials – over its apparent lack of independent capacity to develop legislation.
Parliamentarians have approved an amendment to the Sexual Offences Act as a measure to prevent certain crimes becoming impossible to prosecute.
ANC MPs Ben Turok and Gloria Borman’s disciplinary action has shown how flawed South Africa’s electoral system is.
North Korea said on Saturday it will hold an annual parliamentary session next month during which Kim Jong-un, is expected to be appointed officially.
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/ 20 February 2012
Committee chairperson clears issue of filling vacancies in the Gender commission.
MPs will be served their fancy State of the Nation dinner in a parking lot, as the normal venue for the banquet is being used by the Mining Indaba.
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/ 2 February 2012
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/ 24 November 2011
Relocating the seat of Parliament to Pretoria would save a fortune on travel and accommodation costs that could be better spent, the ANC says.
Parliament’s ethics committee’s attempt to bring MP Yolanda Botha to book has been derailed by last-minute manoeuvring.
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/ 10 November 2011
The ANC’s chief whip says the Protection of State Information Bill will be debated in the National Assembly next week.
Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe says government has no need to change the Constitution to achieve its land reform targets.
Parliament wants to ban a reporter who quoted a "bad apple" official about the government’s controversial secrecy Bill.