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Republic of South Africa: The Parliament
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Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA) Committee Welcomes Seminal Review of White Paper on Local Government

The review was launched under the theme “Every municipality must work – A call to collective action”

The Portfolio Committee on Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA) has welcomed the launch of the seminal Review of the 1998 White Paper on Local Government, hailing it as an important step towards more accountable and efficient local governments, resulting in better service delivery. Committee Chairperson Dr Zweli Mkhize and…

Republic of South Africa: The Parliament
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Committee on Sports Congratulates Under-20 Team for Historic Victory in Egypt

The committee commends the young players for their formidable spirit and courage,particularly as they were playing away from home

The Portfolio Committee on Sport, Arts and Culture extends its warmest congratulations to South Africa’s Under-20 national soccer team on their historic triumph at the Afcon Championship. This remarkable achievement marks a first-time victory for our young talented soccer stars. Chairperson Mr Joe McGluwa praised the team’s success, highlighting the…

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South Africa: Parliament Mourns the Passing of Member of Parliament (MP) Hon. Lungi Mnganga-Gcabashe

Ms Mnganga-Gcabashe became a Member of Parliament in 2004 and served with distinction for over two decades

The Parliament of the Republic of South Africa mourns the passing of Ms Lungi Annette Mnganga-Gcabashe, Member of Parliament and Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Tourism. Her passing on Saturday, 17 May 2025, has left a profound void in the Parliamentary community and the nation. The Presiding Officers of…

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Select Committee on Justice Chairperson Welcomes 8 Life Terms for Rape of Businesswoman

Mr Gqesha was arrested in 2020 for an unrelated incident and forensic evidence taken from Ms Kawa in 2010 linked him to the rape

The Chairperson of the Select Committee on Security and Justice, Ms Jane Mananiso, welcomed the long-term sentence, of eight life terms, for convicted rapist Mr Moses Gqesha. Mr Gqesha’s charges included kidnapping, robbery with aggravating circumstances, assault with intent to do grievous bodily harm, theft, and multiple counts of rape…

Republic of South Africa: The Parliament
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Committee Supports Auditor-General’s Efforts to Ensure Accountability in Municipalities

The continuous lack of compliance by auditees delays the finalisation of audits and hinders legislatures’ ability to exercise timely oversight over public funds

The Standing Committee on the Auditor-General (SCoAG) today expressed concern over continuous failures by several municipalities to submit annual financial statements on time and the delays that result in the completion of audits, which continue to undermine accountability, service delivery, and the integrity of local government financial management. As a…

Republic of South Africa: The Parliament
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Committee on Higher Education Warns National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) Against Cancellation of Student Accommodation

Members of the committee stressed that NSFAS's operational shortcomings are exacerbating student debt levels and jeopardising students' academic success

The Portfolio Committee on Higher Education has expressed concern about the cancellation of student accommodation agreements with unaccredited providers, warning that mid-term disruptions unfairly affect students. The committee was briefed by the newly appointed board of the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) for an update on student appeals, funding…

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South Africa: Parliament Ready to Process Revised Budget

The Speaker reaffirmed the timeframes for budget approval prescribed in the Money Bills Amendment Procedure and Related Matters Act and emphasised that every effort will be made to ensure that government operations continue seamlessly

The Speaker of the National Assembly (NA), Ms Thoko Didiza, today reiterated Parliament’s readiness to process and adopt the revised Budget and Fiscal Framework swiftly and responsibly within the legally prescribed timeframe and in full compliance with its constitutional and legislative obligations. Chairing the National Assembly’s Programme Committee this afternoon,…

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Select Committee on Mineral Resources Meets with Indonesian Parliament

South Africa and Indonesia have significant and diverse mineral resources, including gold, diamonds, platinum, coal, and rare earth minerals

The Select Committee on Agriculture, Land Reform and Mineral Resources hosted a delegation from the Indonesian Parliament to discuss, among other things, cooperation on mining and mineral resources. Committee chairperson Mr Mpho Modise warmly welcomed the delegation. He expressed his appreciation for the Indonesian representatives for visiting South Africa and…

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South Africa: Justice Committee Chairperson Welcomes Process to Establish a Commission Into Apartheid-Era Crimes

The establishment of the commission of inquiry is the outcome of settlement discussions in a court application brought by families of victims of apartheid-era crimes

The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Justice and Constitutional Development, Mr Xola Nqola, today noted and welcomed reports that President Cyril Ramaphosa is establishing a judicial commission of inquiry to establish whether attempts were made to prevent the investigation or prosecution of apartheid-era crimes referred by the Truth and…

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Multi-Party Women’s Caucus (MPWC) Sends Condolences to Families of Deceased Police Officers

Ms Dunjwa called on the authorities to do all in their power to expedite the investigation regarding the circumstances that led to the deaths

The Chairperson of the Multi-Party Women’s Caucus (MPWC), Ms Lindelwa Dunjwa, has expressed deep sadness on the death of three police officers that were found dead. The bodies of the two female constables Keamogetswe Buys (30) and Boipelo Senoge (20) as well as their male colleague, constable Cebekhulu Linda (24)…