ARTICLES RELATING TO PARLIAMENT 2013

Parties take aim at Zuma over 'Guptagate'

2013-05-22 16:37
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Opposition parties have placed the blame for "Guptagate" squarely on President Jacob Zuma in a parliamentary debate on the issue.

Anti-terrorism fight gets a boost

2013-05-14 21:08

South Africa will step up collaboration with other countries to fight terrorism and trans-national crime, State Security Minister Siyabonga Cwele says.

DA wants Zuma at Parly debate on Gupta

2013-05-09 12:52
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The Democratic Alliance has asked that President Jacob Zuma be present at a debate on the use of Waterkloof Airforce Base by the Gupta family, chief whip Watty Watson says.

SAHRC under fire over Tatane findings

2013-04-30 18:05

The SA Human Rights Commission has come under fire from MPs over its finding on the killing of Free State protester Andries Tatane.

Conflicting reports over Limpopo's meds

2013-04-24 21:15

The Limpopo health department has been without medication and money for three months, MEC Norman Mabasa says.

Horseplay in parliament over love for meat

2013-04-23 17:52

Cope leader Mosiuoa Lekota's liking for horse meat, and his defence of those who enjoy eating it, have drawn comments from three Cabinet ministers in the National Assembly.

Sexual offences courts to open soon

2013-04-18 16:22

More than 50 sexual offences courts should be up and running soon, justice department director general Nonkululeko Sindane says.

Cronin: No expropriation frenzy

2013-04-17 14:20

Deputy Public Works Minister Jeremy Cronin has given assurances that the new expropriation bill would not lead to a frenzy of land claims by the state.

Water Act amendments finalised

2013-04-02 12:07

Amendments to the Water Act and establishment of the Water Tribunal have been finalised and will be tabled before Cabinet this year, according to a report.

Central drug authority board inaugurated

2013-03-18 22:24

The third board of an authority aimed at curbing substance abuse has been inaugurated in Johannesburg.

MPs to approve magistrates' increase

2013-03-13 14:50

MPs are set to approve a 5.5% salary increase for magistrates after condemning their threats to go on strike next week in protest over their pay structure.

Police committee flexes its muscles

2013-03-12 21:47

There will be no more leniency when police ask for its meetings with MPs to be rescheduled, Parliament has heard.

Committee passes weapons bill

2013-03-12 18:36

A bill giving police more power against the carrying of dangerous weapons in public has been adopted by Parliament's portfolio committee on police.

Pule considers SABC board resignations

2013-03-11 13:31

Communications Minister Dina Pule has tried to persuade SABC board chairperson Ben Ngubane and his deputy to withdraw their resignations.

ANC: Debate on Nkandla unhelpful

2013-03-06 22:29
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Allowing a debate on state spending on President Jacob Zuma's Nkandla home would be like putting the cart before the horse, ANC Chief Whip Mathole Motshekga says.

Nkandla debate blocked - DA

2013-03-06 17:42
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The DA has accused the ANC of blocking another attempt to debate spending over R200m on President Jacob Zuma's Nkandla home.

Pule questions fitness of SABC board

2013-03-05 22:28

Communications Minister Dina Pule has asked Parliament to "urgently" review the fitness of the SABC board.

ANC dismisses electoral reform proposal

2013-03-04 20:04
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Changing the country's electoral system will not guarantee MPs become more accountable to voters, ANC Chief Whip Mathole Motshekga says.

Sisulu withdraws 'flea-infested' comment

2013-03-01 09:01
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Public Service and Administration Minister Lindiwe Sisulu has withdrawn a remark she made in Parliament last year about DA MP David Maynier having a “flea-infested body”.

Van der Merwe joke(s) in Parliament

2013-02-26 17:02

An announcement by an IFP MP has been mistaken for a Van der Merwe joke in a National Assembly sitting in Cape Town.

NDPP, SIU head soon - Radebe

2013-02-24 22:04

Appointments to the vacant posts of National Director of Public Prosecutions and head of the Special Investigating Unit will be made soon, Justice Minister Jeff Radebe says.

Zuma calls for unity, patriotism

2013-02-21 20:40
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President Jacob Zuma has sought to reassure South Africans of the country's future and at the same time urged national unity and patriotism.

Zuma: Women, children safety paramount

2013-02-21 19:02

The right to life and the right to safety and security of women and children are paramount, President Jacob Zuma has told Parliament.

Medunsa beefed up - Nzimande

2013-02-20 22:14

A new health sciences university earmarked for the Medunsa campus will offer expanded medical tuition, Higher Education and Training Minister Blade Nzimande says.

Sisulu defends wage bill

2013-02-20 20:04

Public Service and Administration Minister Lindiwe Sisulu has defended government's "wage bill" and insists it is being reduced.

 

Polela learns of dismissal in media

2013-05-16 13:27

Former Hawks spokesperson McIntosh Polela learnt he had been fired via media.

Government to lauch freedom campaign

2013-05-09 16:44

The government is to launch a campaign related to South Africa celebrating two decades of freedom next year, Minister in the Presidency Collins Chabane says.

Tougher liquor laws on the way - minister

2013-05-08 13:06
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Moves to tighten liquor-related laws such as the sale of alcohol and drinking and driving could be stepped up from this year, Social Development Minister Bathabile Dlamini says.

ANC chief whip votes 'against' info bill

2013-04-25 19:00
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ANC Chief Whip Mathole Motshekga has been wrongfully recorded as voting against the protection of state information bill, the party says.

Cash strapped NPA needs R200m

2013-04-23 20:17

The National Prosecuting Authority has told MPs it has a budget shortfall of R200m, leaving it unable to fill vacancies and staff specialised courts

DA: Pule looking for sympathy

2013-04-22 16:23

Communications Minister Dina Pule is trying to whip up sympathy ahead of her hearing with Parliament's ethics and members’ interests committee, the DA says.

ANC miffed at 'attack' on Joemat-Pettersson

2013-04-17 22:04
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A research paper that finds responsibility for fisheries management is "in the wrong hands" has drawn criticism from the ANC, which claims it is an attack on the integrity of Minister Tina Joemat-Pettersson.

Political will on rape lacking, NGOs say

2013-04-16 18:41

The justice department's five-year strategic plan does not reflect adequate will and planning to tackle sexual violence, gender activists have told MPs.

Grisly meat stories told in Parliament

2013-03-26 22:34
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MPs have told some chilling stories about their experiences with meat during a meeting with academics, government officials and industry representatives in Parliament.

Zuma accepts SABC resignations

2013-03-18 13:53

President Jacob Zuma has accepted the resignations of most members of the SABC board, including chairperson Ben Ngubane and his deputy Thami ka Plaatjie.

ANC gets absentee watchdog

2013-03-12 22:33

The ANC in Parliament has established a seven-member caucus disciplinary panel, Chief Whip Mathole Motshekga says.

ANC seeks new motion rules

2013-03-12 20:08

The ANC has proposed that the National Assembly Speaker be given powers to decide on scheduling motions of no confidence.

MPs warn magistrates not to strike

2013-03-12 16:26

Lawmakers have warned magistrates locked in a pay dispute with the State that it would be improper for them to go on strike.

Still no green light for Nkandla debate

2013-03-07 19:20

A DA motion for a debate on the R206m upgrade of President Jacob Zuma’s Nkandla home has been referred back to the chief whips' forum, the party says.

Motlanthe defends holiday costs

2013-03-06 21:44
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Paying with public money for transport and security on his Christmas break in the Seychelles was in line with government policy, Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe says.

AG audit slams correctional services

2013-03-06 15:45

A lack of management and a failure to follow prescribed processes characterises many of the contracts awarded to consultants by the department of correctional services, MPs have heard.

SA must feel votes count - Ramphele

2013-03-04 22:13
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Agang SA leader Mamphela Ramphele has welcomed the DA's decision to table a bill in Parliament proposing changes to the country's electoral system, saying South Africans must feel their votes count.

MPs condemn rape kit shortage

2013-03-04 18:58

A shortage of DNA kits for rape cases at police stations has been condemned by Parliament's police portfolio committee.

Xingwana hounded out of Parliament

2013-02-28 10:00
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Minister of Women, Children and People with Disabilities Lulu Xingwana, together with her entire delegation, has been shown the door in Parliament.

State budget office will be impartial

2013-02-26 16:17

Speaker Max Sisulu maintains Parliament's budget office will be independent, saying it will be established soon, after more than a decade in the pipeline.

Zuma advised me to retire, says Buthelezi

2013-02-21 22:31

Octogenarian IFP leader Mangosuthu Buthelezi has interrupted President Jacob Zuma in the National Assembly to reveal that the president had advised him it was time he retired.

Long way to go - Zuma

2013-02-21 20:39

South Africa still has some way to go to achieve the society it desires, says President Jacob Zuma.

Buthelezi interrupts Zuma speech

2013-02-21 16:42

In an unusual move, IFP leader Mangosuthu Buthelezi has jumped up and interrupted President Jacob Zuma during his response to the State of the Nation debate in the National Assembly.

Act on rape, MPs tell Zuma

2013-02-20 22:14
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The second day of debate in the National Assembly on the State of the Nation address has featured urgent calls for President Jacob Zuma to act on rape and similar abuse.

'Back to basics' for Zuma - analyst

2013-02-15 13:00

The State of the Nation address by President Jacob Zuma was conservative but pushed all the right buttons, a political analyst says.

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