South Africa: Governance Cluster Media Briefing - Remarks By the Chairperson of the Pc On Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs

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South Africa: Governance Cluster Media Briefing - Remarks By the Chairperson of the Pc On Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Hon. Teliswa Mgweba

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South Africa: Governance Cluster Media Briefing - Remarks By the Chairperson of the Pc On Public Service and Administration Hon. Jan De Villiers

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South Africa: Media Alert - Women, Youth and Persons With Disabilities Committee Meets to Deliberate On Interviewed Candidates for Nyda Board

Parliament, Tuesday, 4 March 2025 - The Portfolio Committee on Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities will today meet for the scoring of and deliberations on the 19 interviewed… Read more »

South Africa: Media Statement - Committee Conducts Oversight Visit At Sasol Secunda Operations

The Portfolio Committee on Mineral and Petroleum Resources conducted an oversight visit to Sasol operations in Secunda, Mpumalanga yesterday as part of it's the week-long oversight… Read more »

South Africa: Decrease in Crime Statistics Laudable but Not Reflecting People's Lived Experiences

The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Police, Mr Ian Cameron, applauded the general decrease in various categories of crime such as murder, sexual offences, robbery with… Read more »

South Africa: Committee On Health Examines Department's Priorities and Progress

The Portfolio Committee on Health yesterday received a progress report from the Department of Health on the department's key initiatives, performance and challenges across various… Read more »

South Africa: Land Reform Committee Briefed By Minister On Proposed Equitable Access to Land Bill

The Portfolio Committee on Land Reform and Rural Development received a briefing from the Minister of Land Reform and Rural Development on developing legislative measures to ensure… Read more »

South Africa: Higher Education Committee Concerned By Wits University's Lack of Student Engagement

The Portfolio Committee on Higher Education has welcomed today's engagement with the University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) on its readiness for the 2025 academic year. Read more »

South Africa: Committee to Be Briefed On Inclusion of Learners With Disabilities, Learner Pregnancy and Sanitary Dignity Programme

The Portfolio Committee on Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities will receive a briefing from the Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities and the Department… Read more »

South Africa: Arrest Owners of ZanZou Establishment If That Will Bring Accountability, Says Justice Committee Chair

The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Justice and Constitutional Development, Mr Xola Nqola, has noted with sadness the videos circulating videos on social media about… Read more »

South Africa: Defence Committee Welcomes Repatriation of Gallant Soldiers Killed in Democratic Republic of Congo Conflict

Parliament, Thursday, 13 February 2025 - The Co-Chairpersons of the Joint Standing Committee on Defence, Mr Malusi Gigaba and Mr Phiroane Phala, participated in the handing over… Read more »

South Africa: President Ramaphosa to Reply to the Debate On the State of the Nation Address

President Cyril Ramaphosa will reply to the debate on his State of the Nation Address tomorrow, 13 February, at 14:00. Read more »

South Africa: Cogta Committee to Receive Report Following Recommendations During Summer Initiation Season

The Portfolio Committee on Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA) will tomorrow receive a status report from the Eastern Cape Provincial Initiation Coordinating… Read more »

South Africa: Defence Committee Want Answers from Ramaphosa on Delayed DR Congo Deployment Letter

The Joint Standing Committee on Defence seeks clarity on a delay in communication regarding the deployment and subsequent extension of the South African National Defence Force… Read more »

South Africa: Parliament Mourns the Passing of Former Namibian President Sam Nujoma

The Presiding Officers of Parliament, led by the Speaker of the National Assembly, Ms Thoko Didiza, and the Chairperson of the National Council of Provinces, Ms Refilwe… Read more »

South Africa: Reminder - National Assembly Commemorates SANDF Soldiers Who Died in Eastern DRC

Parliament, Monday, 10 February 2025 - The National Assembly (NA) will today at 14:00 hold an urgent debate on a matter of national importance relating to the South African… Read more »

South Africa: Not Acknowledging Athletes in SONA Address Was an Error, Says Sport Committee Chair

The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Sport, Arts and Culture, Mr Joe McGluwa, has criticised the lack of acknowledgment of South Africa's prowess on the sports field… Read more »

South Africa: Committee On Health Briefed On PEPFAR Funding Withdrawal and Employment of Healthcare Professionals

The Portfolio Committee on Health received a comprehensive briefing from the Minister of Health, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, regarding the recent withdrawal of funding from the United… Read more »

South Africa: IR Committee Encouraged By State of Readiness to Host the G20 Summit

The Portfolio Committee on International Relations and Cooperation received a briefing today from the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) on South… Read more »

South Africa: Defence Committees Call for Repatriation of Soldiers Killed in DRC

The joint meeting of the Portfolio Committee on Defence and Military Veterans, and the Joint Standing Committee on Defence has implored the South African National Defence Force… Read more »

South Africa: Parliament All Set to Host State of Nation Address

The Speaker of the National Assembly, Ms Thoko Didiza, and the Chairperson of the National Council of Provinces, Ms Refilwe Mtsweni-Tsipane, briefed the media today on Parliament's… Read more »

South Africa: Committee On Correctional Services Calls for Acceleration of Trial Cases At Courts As Part of Resolving Overcrowding

Parliament, Tuesday, 4 February 2025 - The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Correctional Services, Ms Kgomotso Ramoboleng, told the Department of Correctional Services… Read more »

South Africa: BELA Act Is Now Fully Operational, Says Minister of Basic Education

The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Basic Education, Ms Joy Maimela, today took pains to emphasise the importance of implementing the Basic Education Laws Amendment Act… Read more »

South Africa: Abandonment of K9 Unit By Police Management Undermines Proactive Policing Against Narcotics

The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Police, Mr Ian Cameron, has expressed concern over the clear disregard of the South African Police Service's (SAPS's) K9 unit, and… Read more »