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.
The DA’s national spokesperson, Lindiwe Mazibuko, says she will stand against Athol Trollip in seeking the leadership of the party in Parliament.
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/ 23 September 2011
COMMENT: Parliamentary indaba an attempt to usher in a media appeals tribunal through the side door
amaBhungane welcomes withdrawal of controversial law
Yolanda Botha has been given maximum penalty for misleading ethics committee on value of loan.
A war of words erupted between the DA and the government over ministers’ perceived failure to answer parliamentary questions.
Ministers and MPs who "erode the integrity" of Parliament by playing truant will be brought to book, the ANC’s chief whip has vowed.
President Zuma says those who feel the extension of Chief Justice Ngcobo’s term is unconstitutional should have spoken up when the law was drafted.
Parliament is considering the legal merits of a request to give the public access to a hearing into alleged ethics violations by a senior ANC MP.
Cosatu has threatened to challenge the "secrecy" Bill in court if it is passed without changes to ensure transparency and protect whistle-blowers.