Andisiwe Makinana
latest news & developments
ANC seeks to ‘pay back’ EFF MPs – with suspension
A 25 minute special sitting of the National Assembly has been convened, seemingly to ensure EFF MPs are suspended without pay before the holidays.
Opposition unites against EFF MPs’ suspension
The ANC’s attempt to censure the EFF MPs who chanted "pay back the money" was pushed back by a united front from the opposition parties in Parliament.
Parliament defends police action; DA, EFF go the legal route
National Assembly speaker Baleka Mbete said Thursday night’s events were a culmination of a build-up, and resulted in what the "law actually allows".
Parliament in a brawl as police remove EFF MP
Police removed an EFF MP from the National Assembly after she refused to withdraw a statement that Zuma is a thief.
Order! Mbete decision throws Parliament into chaos
National Assembly Speaker Baleka Mbete found herself at the centre of another storm when she tried to change the day’s order paper at the last minute.
SABC chair suspension decision left in Zuma’s hands
A parliamentary committee’s decision to suspend SABC chairperson Zandile Tshabalala has been overruled, leaving the decision up to the president.
EFF ‘kangaroo court’ may draw back the curtain on democracy
The disciplinary hearing of the "Pay back the money" EFF MPs may be held in public, if all involved agree.
EFF MPs charged for Parliament fracas
Parliament’s powers and privileges committee has charged 20 EFF MPs for refusing to leave the National Assembly chamber when ordered to do so.
EFF: Ramaphosa has blood on his hands
EFF leaders were ejected from the National Assembly as they refused to withdraw statements that Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa is a murderer.
Parliament’s new heads appoint ANC discards
Speaker Baleka Mbete and National Council of Provinces chair Thandi Modise are ushering the party faithful into their ‘impartial’ offices.
Mbete: No regrets over EFF fracas
Parliament’s speaker insists that asking EFF members to leave was necessary and not born out of conflicted loyalties.
Infighting spreads to SABC board
Ellen Tshabalala, the controversial chairperson of the national broadcaster, is having her colleagues investigated.
ANC demands Madonsela name alleged Nkandla letter leak
As tension over the Nkandla report continued, the ANC said public protector Thuli Madonsela must take responsibility for the leaking of documents.
Nkandla ad hoc committee takes shape
Many of President Zuma’s allies make up the ad hoc committee which will interrogate public protector Thuli Madonsela’s report on Nkandla upgrades.
How secure is Parliament and its members?
After an uproar in Parliament, sparked by EFF members chanting "pay back the money", questions have been raised about the house’s security.