No date set for Parliament to establish committees
Parliamentary committees are created to fulfill the institution’s oversight role.
New MPs to go through induction programme
“Parliament will conduct an induction programme for this week, for the new members of parliament.”
NCOP members granted permission to attend SOPA addresses
Members of Parliament sitting in the NCOP will be allowed to attend SOPA addresses.
Rules Commitee resolves that portfolio committee members go up to 15
During the sixth Parliament, all committees were made up of 11 members.
ACDP, ATM call for oversight committee for the Presidency
They say this was a demand made during the sixth administration of Parliament.
Cosatu in Parliament plans to discuss MPs salaries with Ramaphosa
Cosatu in Parliament says it plans to have discussions with Ramaphosa about MPs salaries.
Zondo agrees to EFF’s request regarding Speaker vote counting
Chief Justice Raymond Zondo has acceded to a request from the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) that
NCOP MPs share mixed views on Council’s work over past 5 years
Members of Provinces had mixed views about the work of the council over the the past five years.
Al Jama-ah unhappy with Electoral Reform Consultation panel nominees
Home Affairs Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi has submitted the names to Parliament for approval.
UDM criticises Ramaphosa for signing Electoral Matters Amendment Bill
The IFP says it is very disappointed that President Ramaphosa signed Bill.
NFP takes action against members over financial mismanagement
NFP says it has taken action against those who failed to manage its financial books.
ACDP welcomes increase of party funding from IEC
The IEC has disbursed R342 million to be shared among political parties in the national legislature.
Government unlikely to settle land claims due budget cuts
The government says it is unlikely to meet its targets in settling land claims.
Home Affairs loses 38 000 working hours due to load shedding
Department of Home Affairs says it has lost close to 38 000 working hours.
DA disagrees with Parliament’s decision to stop Mapisa-Nqakula probe
The DA says it’s unfortunate that Parliament has resolve not to proceed with the investigation.
Probe into Parly Secretary’s salary put to rest
Powers and Privileges Committee wraps up probe into Parliament Secretary, Xolile George’s salary.
Parliament to receive update on DA’s complaint against Mapisa-Nqakula
This relates to a 70% salary increase given to the Secretary to Parliament Xolile George.
DA seeks feedback regarding Secretary to Parliament’s salary increase
This relates to a 70% salary increase given to the Secretary to Parliament Xolile George.
ANC takes election campaign to Cape Town
The ANC lost power in the Western Cape in 2009.
Parties to challenge current form of Electoral Matters Amendment Bill
Opposition parties declared intention to contest the Electoral Matters Amendment Bill in court.