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EFF submits motion speaker parliament
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Parliament Speaker to face motion of no confidence after SONA fracas

ANC Phala Phala report
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Phala Phala report: List of ANC MPs who voted with opposition

DA National assembly speaker
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DA calls for dissolution of government and early elections after Phala Phala report

EFF submits motion speaker parliament
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Parliament Speaker to face motion of no confidence after SONA fracas

ANC Phala Phala report
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Phala Phala report: List of ANC MPs who voted with opposition

DA National assembly speaker
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DA calls for dissolution of government and early elections after Phala Phala report

IFP leader Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi
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Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi seeks to downplay decision to step down

By Nick Krige24-08-2019 13:36

IFP leader Mangosuthu Buthelezi has called time on his 44-years in charge of the fourth largest political party in South Africa.

Maimane probes Ramaphosa on Bosasa donation. Image: Twitter.com/khuseladiko
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Ramaphosa chooses to “reflect” on Maimane’s R3 million Bosasa question

By Buhle Lindwa22-08-2019 16:24

The President decided to take “wise counsel” once given to him by the public protector.

Ramaphosa
Opinion

Nowhere to hide as Ramaphosa faces tough parliamentary questions

By Jan-Jan Joubert22-08-2019 12:40

A tough day at the office for Ramaphosa, then, but no-one ever said it was going to be easy.

Mmusi Maimane RESIGNATION QUOTES
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Maimane questions Ramaphosa on R7 million for Cabinet Ministers

By Buhle Lindwa21-08-2019 14:52

Who received payments amounting to R7 million and why?

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Budget vote: These are the important debates happening this week

By Andile Sicetsha09-07-2019 17:09

Parliamentary Committees will be hard at work over the next few weeks.

Bathabile Dlamini
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Bathabile Dlamini resigns as MP, thanks ANC for allowing her to “serve”

By Luke Daniel11-06-2019 08:29

Bathabile Dlamini will no longer represent the ANC in the National Assembly.

SONA
News

SONA 2019: Modise hoping to keep the budget at R1 million

By Nick Krige07-06-2019 11:33

Thandi Modise does not want parliament to overspend on SONA as she believes her budget can be better spent elsewhere.

Ministers travelling abroad
Opinion

Op-ed: Let’s not unfairly overburden young MPs with “youth issues”

By Sibongile Zulu27-05-2019 10:17

It is a good thing that more and more young people are climbing up the echelons of SA politics.

Election results prediction programme
Opinion

Let’s talk about electoral reform – should we change how we vote?

By Sibongile Zulu24-05-2019 16:19

Electoral reform will not eliminate all of our problems, it is just an initial step towards improving relations towards the electorate and parliamentarians.

Ministers travelling abroad
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Understanding South Africa’s government and electoral system

By Luke Daniel22-05-2019 15:54

Unpacking the inner-workings of the nation’s engine room.

South Africa's sixth parliament: National Assembly
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South Africa’s sixth parliament: National Assembly members sworn in

By Digital Editors22-05-2019 11:52

The Chief Justice will preside over each Member of the National Assembly’s swearing-in.

South Africa's parliament
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The purpose and function of South Africa’s National Assembly

By Andile Sicetsha22-05-2019 09:19

The most important House in South Africa.

South Africa's parliament
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Political party representatives who will be in South Africa’s sixth Parliament

By Digital Editors13-05-2019 16:11

All parliamentary candidate lists were finalised prior to the electoral conference.

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Election results 2019: Here’s who made it to the National Assembly

By Digital Editors11-05-2019 15:13

Here’s how South Africa’s sixth parliament will look.

Jeff Radebe energy minister national assembly ill health emergency hospital
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Energy minister Jeff Radebe excused from National Assembly due to ill-health

By Cheryl Kahla13-03-2019 16:39

Energy Minister Jeff Radebe was scheduled to answer parliamentary questions in the National Assembly on Wednesday, 13 March.

SABC salaries
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SABC needs a cash flow boost to pay salaries in March

By Cheryl Kahla12-03-2019 15:25

The SABC has gone before the National Assembly’s portfolio committee today hat in hand.

Trevor Noah and President Cyril Ramaphosa national assembly parliament
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Watch: Trevor Noah welcomed as special guest in Parliament [video]

By Cheryl Kahla07-03-2019 16:51

The president had a courtesy visit from ‘one of South Africa’s biggest exports,’ Trevor Noah, ahead of the National Assembly.

david mabuza eskom national assembly
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“Shortage of electricity is a sign of growth” – says David Mabuza at National Assembly

By Cheryl Kahla27-02-2019 18:28

David Mabuza responded to questions in the National Assembly today.

motion of no-confidence
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Five funniest ‘Baleka Mbete loses it in Parly’ moments [video]

By Andile Sicetsha05-02-2019 15:23

It has been, without a doubt, a rocky five years for Mbete.

Electoral Laws Amendment Bill 2019 elections
News

How the new Electoral Laws Amendment Bill will impact elections

By Luke Daniel10-01-2019 17:49

While the bill was passed with support from most parties, the Democratic Alliance bemoaned ‘procedural flaws’.

Tito Mboweni
Business & Finance

Mid-Term budget speech: The 13 most important quotes from Tito Mboweni

By Tom Head24-10-2018 15:37

Tito Mboweni didn’t bore anyone, but his tough-talking Mid Term Budget Speech wasn’t exactly easy listening. These were the highlights.

Floyd Shivambu pay back the money
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VBS debate: MPs tell Floyd Shivambu to “pay back the money” [video]

By Tom Head23-10-2018 17:07

Marvellous humour in Parliament today. Floyd Shivambu, so used to dishing out a “pay back the money” chant, was on the receiving end this Tuesday.

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News

New rules for removing the president have been put forward

By Andile Sicetsha31-08-2018 11:26

The committee said that it has now recommended that the National Assembly adopt the new rules.

John Steenhuisen Cyril Ramaphosa
Video

Watch: Cyril Ramaphosa awards John Steenhuisen a cigar in Parliament [video]

By Tom Head22-08-2018 18:45

Find us a better love/hate relationship than the one going off between Cyril Ramaphosa and John Steenhuisen. It can’t be done.

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President Ramaphosa addressed parliament on Wednesday: Five talking points

By Luke Daniel22-08-2018 17:35

Here’s what President Ramaphosa had to say about the most serious issues facing South Africa.

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