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South African Parliament

Ramaphosa rebukes Malema’s allegations of betrayal during liberation struggle
Politics
/ 22 July 2024

Ramaphosa rebukes Malema’s allegations of betrayal during liberation struggle

The president cautioned the Economic Freedom Fighters leader to play the ball, not the man

By Emsie Ferreira
New rules apply as Cyril Ramaphosa and his GNU cabinet get down to work
Columns
/ 19 July 2024

New rules apply as Cyril Ramaphosa and his GNU cabinet get down to work

There were none of the usual tantrums, bravado and insults when the cabinet held its first lekgotla

By Paddy Harper
Ramaphosa to announce cabinet at 9pm on Sunday
Politics
/ 30 June 2024

Ramaphosa to announce cabinet at 9pm on Sunday

The president has made plain his impatience to lock down a deal and name his new executive

By Emsie Ferreira
New faces, old scandals: The familiar staleness of South Africa’s 2024 National Assembly
Editorial
/ 28 June 2024

New faces, old scandals: The familiar staleness of South Africa’s 2024 National Assembly

It’s too early to judge how this parliament will perform, but the notion that 2024 will be a refresh for our politics must surely be declared stillborn

By Editorial
FULL COVERAGE | Cyril Ramaphosa is inaugurated
National
/ 19 June 2024

FULL COVERAGE | Cyril Ramaphosa is inaugurated

The president said the formation of a Government of National Unity was the beginning of a new era for South Africa

By MG Reporter
FULL COVERAGE | Inauguration of Cyril Ramaphosa
National
/ 15 June 2024

FULL COVERAGE | Inauguration of Cyril Ramaphosa

Following much pomp and ceremony, Chief Justice Raymond Zondo will administer the Presidential Oath of Office, after which Ramaphosa will give an address

By MG Reporter
Jacob Zuma’s MK party off to ConCourt to try interdict first sitting of parliament
Politics
/ 10 June 2024

Jacob Zuma’s MK party off to ConCourt to try interdict first sitting of parliament

The party said its MPs would boycott the National Assembly in a bid to rob the chamber of legal standing when it elects the president

By Emsie Ferreira
Disaster vs separation of powers
Coronavirus
/ 21 May 2020

Disaster vs separation of powers

The Democratic Alliance’s court case is about much more than an esoteric question of constitutional law

By Franny Rabkin
Domestic workers are hit hard by lockdown
Coronavirus
/ 7 May 2020

Domestic workers are hit hard by lockdown

According to UIF data, only 15 888 domestic workers, of a possible 673 940, have been paid from the Covid-19 Temporary employer-employee relief scheme

By Sarah Smit
No annual R22-million for Ingonyama Trust Board
Article
/ 29 April 2020

No annual R22-million for Ingonyama Trust Board

The submission of the ITB’s budget is understood to have been delayed by the de facto suspension of its top management

By Paddy Harper
Can democracy be distance friendly?
Article
/ 22 April 2020

Can democracy be distance friendly?

Parliament and parliamentarians need to adjust their working procedures to ensure they are there for citizens during this crisis

By Paul Kariuki
Parliament to shut down in bid to control the spread of Covid-19
Article
/ 17 March 2020

Parliament to shut down in bid to control the spread of Covid-19

The legislature will suspend its business indefinitely from Wednesday, after a final sitting to pass two pieces of critical legislation to keep the wheels of government turning

By Lester Kiewit
Covid-19 screenings at Parliament as MPs meet despite gatherings ban
Article
/ 17 March 2020

Covid-19 screenings at Parliament as MPs meet despite gatherings ban

Parliament said it will convene only to pass legislation pertaining to Tito Mboweni’s budget Bill before MPs adjourn for their constituency break

By Lester Kiewit
Is Parliament suspended? Political parties in the dark after coronavirus gatherings ban
Article
/ 15 March 2020

Is Parliament suspended? Political parties in the dark after coronavirus gatherings ban

Hundreds of legislators won’t be able to meet in parliamentary chambers after restrictions on gatherings to curb the spread of Covid-19 disease

By Lester Kiewit
Anger, drugs and parties in MPs’ villages
Article
/ 11 March 2020

Anger, drugs and parties in MPs’ villages

The public works department told Parliament that there were ongoing efforts to increase safety and patrols at the villages, which are fortified by fences and monitored by cameras and access-controlled booms

By Lester Kiewit
The time to care for older people
Article
/ 6 March 2020

The time to care for older people

One man is pushing for a change to labour legislation that will allow workers to take paid time off to look after their parents

By Sarah Smit
​Serjeant-at-arms takes her leave
Article
/ 13 December 2019

​Serjeant-at-arms takes her leave

Regina Mohlomi says she never saw herself as a parliamentary bouncer

By Lester Kiewit
Send copyright Bill back to Parliament, Mr President
Article
/ 7 November 2019

Send copyright Bill back to Parliament, Mr President

It may have good intentions but it fails to achieve what it sets out to do

By Monica Seeber
Copyright Amendment Bill sent back for the right reasons
Article
/ 1 November 2019

Copyright Amendment Bill sent back for the right reasons

Parliament passed the Bill but the president has, for very good reason, did not sign it off

By Andre Myburgh
Steenhuisen to lead DA in Parliament
Article
/ 27 October 2019

Steenhuisen to lead DA in Parliament

The former party chief whip becomes the next leader of the opposition in parliament after being the only candidate to be nominated

By Lester Kiewit
ANC fiddles as Mkhwebane burns
Article
/ 26 July 2019

ANC fiddles as Mkhwebane burns

As the courts batter the public protector, the ANC in Parliament is trying to work out how to appear to be taking action while staying unified

By Lester Kiewit
Gender parity in Cabinet does not guarantee progress for women — activists
Article
/ 30 May 2019

Gender parity in Cabinet does not guarantee progress for women — activists

President Cyril Ramaphosa’s move to appoint a Cabinet that is gender equitable is commendable, but more needs to be done in the corridors of power

By Aaisha Dadi Patel
Mabuza swearing-in postponed to address allegations before integrity commission
Article
/ 22 May 2019

Mabuza swearing-in postponed to address allegations before integrity commission

According to a statement from the ANC, its deputy president made the request himself

By Natasha Marrian
Unembargoed: February 8 to 14
Article
/ 11 February 2019

Unembargoed: February 8 to 14

Dream On: Positivity in Parliament but ghosts linger in Luthuli House

By Mg Reporter
Supercool Jooste stays untouched
Article
/ 7 September 2018

Supercool Jooste stays untouched

Markus Jooste has become a walking wanted poster that shows what a corporate gangster looks like in South Africa

By Raeesa Pather
​Will Zuma attend Sona? Wait & see…
Article
/ 16 February 2018

​Will Zuma attend Sona? Wait & see…

Despite reports that Zuma won’t pitch up at the Ramaphosa’s State of the Nation Address, parliament has not received an official decline from him

By Govan Whittles
Don’t give me another 2016, please
Article
/ 4 January 2017

Don’t give me another 2016, please

The year of multiple crises and crazy politics was just too much for seasoned political reporters

By Lester Kiewit
Parliament 2016: Same politics, different brawls, new slogans and interesting insults
Article
/ 31 December 2016

Parliament 2016: Same politics, different brawls, new slogans and interesting insults

Another year of brawls, slogans, insults and old politics which dominated Parliament.

By Thulani Gqirana
​New law makes whistle-blowing riskier
Analysis
/ 18 November 2016

​New law makes whistle-blowing riskier

Research shows that the number of whistle-blowers is declining in South Africa.

By Staff Reporter
Dumping the International Criminal Court is a betrayal of the victims of atrocities
Analysis
/ 1 November 2016

Dumping the International Criminal Court is a betrayal of the victims of atrocities

Rather than leaving the institution, South Africa could play an important role in helping to rectify its perceived shortcomings

By Deprose Muchena
Treasury does the maths on shifting Parliament to Pretoria – as Cape Town fumes
Article
/ 16 August 2016

Treasury does the maths on shifting Parliament to Pretoria – as Cape Town fumes

Economic and social benefits may prompt the National Assembly to swap capitals, but not if the Mother City can help it.

By Staff Reporter
National Assembly set to debate motion to remove Zuma
Article
/ 5 April 2016

National Assembly set to debate motion to remove Zuma

Calls for President Jacob Zuma’s removal from office have had support from some ANC stalwarts, including Ahmed Kathrada and a few ANC Gauteng members.

By Genevieve Quintal
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