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Zuma’s MK Party fires 20 of its members of parliament
The National Assembly Speaker wrote to the members to inform them that she had received correspondence from the party's chief whip stating that their membership had been terminated.
Zuma attends OPA debate after snubbing ‘traitor’ Ramaphosa’s speech
MK Party spokesperson said those that think Zuma will attend the opening of Parliament led and addressed by President Cyril Ramaphosa were totally dislodged from reality.
‘This is the best speech by the President, the GNU is going to fly’: says excited Gayton Mckenzie
Patriotic Alliance leader and Sport, Arts and Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie said he was excited about President Cyril Ramaphosa’s speech and described it as pragmatic and futuristic.
Julius Malema criticises Ramaphosa's speech as a waste of State resources
Julius Malema criticised the positions held by white members of parliament and accused President Cyril Ramaphosa of being a sell-out for implementing the Government of National Unity (GNU).
Bring it on! Hlophe hits back at detractors over his appointment to JSC
Dr John Hlophe has hit back at detractors following his appointment to the Judicial Service Commission this week.
National Assembly designates house chairpersons and members for JSC, PAP AND SADCPF
National Assembly appoints new chairpersons and representatives to the international parliamentary bodies and Judicial Services Commission
Duduzile Zuma is now an MK Party Member of Parliament as John Hlope warns, ‘We will not be bullied’
Duduzile Zuma was sworn alongside other MK party members including impeached former Western Cape Judge President John Hlophe, Andile Mngxitama, and Des Van Rooyen.
Hawks raid Mapisa-Nqakula’s home amid corruption allegations
The raid was conducted at the Speaker’s home in Bruma, Johannesburg, following allegations that she received millions in bribes when she was Minister of Defence.
Former Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane sworn in as newest EFF Member of Parliament
The EFF welcomed the new Member of Parliament (MP) at a signing event on Friday in Cape Town.
Parliament’s presiding officers commend Buthelezi’s legacy and contribution, marking his death an end of an era
Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi embarked on his parliamentary journey in 1994, at the inception of South Africa’s democratic rule, and was South Africa's longest-serving Minister of Home Affairs.
Parliament on board with private-public partnership to upgrade land borders
The South African government is looking to upgrade six of its land ports, to include cutting-edge technology that would detect illegal movement of goods and people easily.
Parliament: We are doing ‘so much’ to avoid another state capture, Zondo’s criticism unfair
Parliament has defended itself against Chief Justice Raymond Zondo’s scathing criticism that it has not acted with urgency in implementing the recommendations made in the state capture report, thus placing the country under threat of capture again.
Thabo Bester: 5 shocking revelations as MPs finally tackle G4S head-on over Facebook rapist escape
Senior officials from G4S appeared beforeParliament's Portfolio Committee on Justice and Correctional Services on Wednesday, where they met fiery MPs who wanted to get answers about how Thabo Bester escaped from the facility in May last year.
Malema denies EFF posed a physical threat to Ramaphosa after jumping on Sona stage
EFF leader Julius Malema has denied that party members posed any physical threat to parliament members, including President Cyril Ramaphosa, when they disrupted the Sona proceedings by jumping on stage.
Phala Phala report: Parliament Speaker snubs ATM over secret ballot request
In a letter to ATM leader Vuyo Zungula, Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula says she believes that a closed voting procedure will deprive citizens of identifying the positions of their representatives across party lines.
WATCH: Senegal parliament fight after male lawmaker slaps woman politician in the face
A violent brawl broke out in Senegal’s parliament after a male opposition legislator slapped a woman colleague in the face during a budget presentation on Thursday.
ANC MP’s protest outside parliament over the release of Chris Hani’s killer, Janusz Walus
ANC MPs joined by Mandla Mandela, the tribal chief of the Mvezo Traditional Council, and the grandson of icon Nelson Mandela, protested outside Parliament on Wednesday against the release of Chris Hani’s killer, Janusz Walus.
New Eskom board should be given space to decide Andre De Ruyter future, says Ramaphosa
President Cyril Ramaphosa said the new board was expected to undertake a full assessment of the efficiency of managers and operators at the power utility.
Parliament inquiry denies Mkhwebane’s request to be excused from proceedings
Mkhwebane objected to being present at the inquiry and accused the committee of holding her hostage.
We worked abnormal hours under Mkhwebane - executive manager tells Parliament
An executive manager at the Public Protector’s Office told MPs that Busisiwe Mkhwebane ruled with an iron fist and would often deny staff leave and they worked abnormally long hours, including weekends.
Mkhwebane spent R146m on legal fees defending reports
More than R14m was spent challenging the CIEX report, and over R5m was spent fighting the Estina Dairy Farm report, meanwhile litigation involving the challenge to the Parliamentary rules came to R15m.
Mkhwebane paid a legal adviser R96K to write articles in her defence after her reports were criticised
The legal adviser Mkhwebane relied on was not a member of the National Bar Council of South Africa, instead, he was suspended from the USA roll in 2005, where he studied. He was found guilty of seven counts of misconduct.
Priority for Mkhwebane to deliver, she can’t be blamed for everything that went wrong – Mpofu
The witness testified that Busisiwe Mkhwebane was heartless towards an investigator who produced excellent reports but eventually suffered a stroke, and she dismissed him.
Mkhwebane always threatened disciplinary action over unmet deadlines – executive manager
The witness told Parliament of an incident where her niece, who she considered as a sister had died, and a day after her death, Mkhwebane sent her a message demanding all the letters and reports related to six investigations.
Mkhwebane was like a dictator, staff had to rise when she entered the room, ex-PP COO tells Parliament
Former COO Basani Baloyi showed Parliament evidence in a text message where public protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane threatened her with disciplinary action if she failed to meet her deadline, despite having provided proof that she was in hospital with her sick daughter.