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DA MP David Maynier insulted Deputy Defence Minister Kebby Maphatsoe in the National Assembly over the latter’s claims against Thuli Madonsela.

‘You’re an idiot’, MP tells Kebby Maphatsoe

DA MP David Maynier insulted Deputy Defence Minister Kebby Maphatsoe in the National Assembly over the latter’s claims against Thuli Madonsela.

Surveillance technology is increasingly being used to monitor civilians.

EFF: We’re going to go to Gaza

An EFF MP has told a crowd of pro-Palestinian demonstrators outside Parliament that her party stands with them and is going to Gaza.

International Relations Minister Maite Nkoana-Mashabane. (Gallo)

SA condemns ‘disproportionate’ Israeli force

The force used by Israel in its attacks on Hamas militants in Gaza is "disproportionate", the department of international relations said.

“However

Rhino poaching ‘could reach new high’

The number of rhinos poached this month could hit a new high despite the best efforts of authorities, MPs heard on Tuesday.

Job creation was a major topic in last week’s budget, which was released the day after South Africa’s devastating unemployment statistics made headlines.

‘Alarming’ rise in rural unemployment, MPs told

While the spectre of widespread mining strikes stalks the economic landscape, MPs have heard there has been an "alarming" rise in rural unemployment.

On World Toilet Day

MPs hear of ‘expensive’ pit toilets

The public services select committee has heard building pit toilets in rural areas is an expensive and problem-plagued business.

Former senior spy master Barry Gilder says Western intelligence services are “actively involved” in trying to infiltrate South Africa’s government.

Ex spy: Western nations ‘trying to infiltrate SA’

Former senior spy master Barry Gilder says Western intelligence services are "actively involved" in trying to infiltrate South Africa’s government.

President Jacob Zuma has called for a cleansing ceremony to restore South Africa’s morals.

DA seeks to push NPA for Zuma’s corruption documents

The DA is looking to force the NPA to produce complete documents relating to its decision to drop corruption charges against President Jacob Zuma.

The government is planning to pump partially treated acid mine drainage

Pleas to regulate toxic waste heard in Parliament

Parliament has heard that it is unclear who is responsible for managing radioactive and toxic mining waste outside Witwatersrand mine properties.

Transnet Freight Rail chief executive Siza Mzimela has resigned

SAA’s finances under scrutiny

Parliament has heard that South African Airways’ balance sheets aren’t looking good but the national carrier’s pilots are among the best in the world.

DRDGold responds to Parliament’s ‘blackmail’ comments

DRDGold responds to Parliament’s ‘blackmail’ comments

DRDGold says it has sent a written submission to Parliament’s water affairs portfolio committee head following comments he made about the company.