Speaker Of Parliament
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Tunisia: A democratic dream destroyed
Fourteen years ago, Tunisia was the very emblem of hope
Mabuza says he was hospitalised in Russia at his own cost
The speaker of parliament intervened when the DA demanded the deputy president comment on rumours he had been poisoned, saying health information was confidential
Mapisa-Nqakula elected as speaker of parliament
Former defence minister voted in ahead of the Democratic Alliance’s Annelie Lotriet
Mkhwebane moves to halt ‘grossly unfair’ impeachment process
The public protector has labelled her possible impeachment as unconstitutional and unlawful
DA vows to challenge Deputy Speaker’s ruling in court
Deputy Speaker Lechesa Tsenoli ruled that DA leader Mmusi Maimane’s calling President Jacob Zuma an “accused criminal” in Parliament was out of order.
Parliament backs Mbete in Twitter campaign
Parliament launched a #KnowYourSpeaker campaign, championing Baleka Mbete after a walkout handed the ANC success in a vote of no confidence in her.
ANC backs Mbete ahead of no-confidence motion
The ANC says it is behind National Assembly speaker Baleka Mbete as five parties prepare for a vote of no confidence in her abilities as speaker.
Parties unite for vote of no confidence in Mbete
Five political parties have joined forces to oust National Assembly speaker Baleka Mbete, saying she is an obstacle to constructive debate.
Travelgate facts ‘misrepresented’
The liquidator trying to recover money owed by MPs says the Speaker of Parliament is not giving the full story.