Watch: Sihle Lonzi kicked out of Parliament committee meeting [video]
EFF MP Sihle Lonzi was removed from a Parliament meeting after questioning the appointment of Gwede Mantashe’s son to a SETA board, sparking political outrage.
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Constituency Day 2025: What it’s about, history, how to celebrate
Constituency Day 2025 gives South Africans a chance to engage directly with their MPs, raising community concerns and influencing decision-making.
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Western Cape court suspends VAT hike: Here’s what it means
The Western Cape High Court has suspended the VAT hike until Parliament formally reverses it, giving the DA a major legal victory over Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana’s original plan.
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Budget Vote 2025: ANC pushes fiscal framework through without the DA
South Africa’s national budget has been approved by Parliament, despite the ANC’s largest partner in government, the DA, voting against it.
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Budget vote 2025: What to expect, how to watch live in South Africa
Parliament will vote on the 2025 budget framework this afternoon amid political tensions — here’s what to expect and how to watch it live.
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Happening today: Finance minister delivers budget to Parliament committees
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana faces a tough round of questioning from Parliament today as opposition parties challenge his budget, VAT hike, and government spending priorities.
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Budget Speech 2025: What to expect, how to watch live in South Africa
After last month’s failed budget, Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana delivers his revised 2025 Budget Speech today. Here’s what to expect and how to watch live.
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Public Works resurrects ‘The Dome’ for R13 million ahead of SONA events
The Department of Public Works has completed the R13 million Dome for temporary Parliamentary sittings, but questions arise over whether it truly saves costs.
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Mashatile to respond to questions in Parliament about township economy and extortion
Mashatile will also zoom into government’s strategies to transform apartheid spatial planning by investing in critical industries such as manufacturing.
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Thabo Bester and hundreds of other prisoners kept in unlawful conditions, says inspectorate
The report argues that solitary confinement is a form of torture.
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State of police college shocks Parliamentary committee
Allegations of corruption, criminality, and dilapidated facilities greet the Portfolio Committee on Police
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Justice Minister Thembisile Simelane grilled over R575,600 VBS loan
Justice Minister Thembisile Simelane faced tough questions in Parliament over her R575,600 loan from VBS Mutual Bank, on Friday.
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Parliament opening: How to watch live in South Africa
For Ramaphosa, the occasion serves his a rallying point for the entire nation, which he will likely use to emphasise the collaboration of the executive, legislature, and judiciary in pursuing national progress and prosperity under the banner of the Government of National Unity (GNU).
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Parliament opening: Cape Town road closures to avoid on Thursday, 18 July 2024
President Cyril Ramaphosa will deliver the Opening of Parliament Address on 18 July 2024, causing significant road closures in Cape Town.
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Did Dr John Hlophe loophole his way to judicial supremacy? – Here’s what you must know
Hlophe, known for his controversial judicial history, now serves on the primary body responsible for overseeing judges in South Africa.
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Date of first National Assembly sitting confirmed: Here’s what you must know
The first sitting of the National Assembly has been confirmed, along with Parliament’s stance on the MK Party’s plans to spoil the occasion.
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MK Party heads to apex court to halt Parly swearing-in ceremony
The MK Party has filed papers with the Constitutional Court to halt the swearing-in ceremony of MPs, citing election fraud and rigging.
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National Council of Provinces passes Climate Change Bill
The Bill sets out to ensure that the climate actions are facilitated and coordinated across spheres of government.
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SAA collapsed Takatso takeover could be investigated by SIU
A parliamentary committee has recommended that the SIU investigate the collapsed deal between SAA and Takatso Consortium.
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Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula motion of no-confidence set to go ahead
Parliament has approved the DA’s motion of no-confidence against disgraced Speaker, Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula. Here’s what happens next.
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DA tables motion of no-confidence against Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula
The Democratic Alliance seeks the removal of Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula as Speaker due to allegations of corruption and a breach of ethical conduct.
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Expropriation Bill nears law: Here’s what you must know
The Expropriation Bill has been passed by the NCOP and is headed to the NA for consideration. If enacted, it could significantly impact property rights and land reform in South Africa.
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The Companies Amendment Bill could be adopted today: Here’s what it means
The Companies Amendment Bill, which aims to revise corporate governance in South Africa, is up for final adoption today.
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Julius Malema’s highest parliamentary attendance record was six years ago
According to parliamentary records, EFF leader Julius Malema attended six of 40 committee meetings in 2023.
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Parliament votes to impeach Judge John Hlophe – Here’s what happens next
Parliament impeaches Judge John Hlophe for gross misconduct, marking a pivotal moment in South Africa’s judiciary.
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2024 Budget Speech: How to watch live in South Africa [video]
Here’s how to watch the 2024 Budget Speech live in South Africa, what to anticipate from the fiscal plans, and the impact on daily life.
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ANC MP Sylvia Lucas shrugs off loadshedding – ‘It’s not the end of the world’ [video]
ANC MP Sylvia Lucas did her party no favours when, during an impassioned speech at the SONA Debate, she claimed loadshedding “is not the end of the world.”
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No EFF at SONA 2024: Court throws out Malema’s attempt to lift suspension
The EFF will wholly sit out SONA 2024 after suffering their third defeat in court, in a week. Here’s everything you must know.
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SONA 2024: NATJOINTS confirms no threats ahead of Ramaphosa speech
NATJOINTS has rolled out an operational plan to safeguard SONA 2024.
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SONA 2024: Cape Town road closures to take note of
The following road closures will be in place in Cape Town ahead of SONA 2024. Bus services will also be affected.
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Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma retires from Parliament: Here’s a look at her career in politics
As Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma retires from Parliament, we take a retrospective look at her long-standing career in politics,