An urgent bail hearing of the man implicated in the devastating Parliament fire will be heard on Saturday in the Western Cape High Court.

The party said Patricia de Lille should get the boot for trying to stop the release on an independent report that found Parliament was not in compliance with fire regulations.

Parliament and the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure on Friday briefed a joint committee on the investigation and extent of the damage.

The National Education Health and Allied Workers Unions says its members won't be setting foot in Parliament until their safety is guaranteed.

The union has written a letter to Presiding Officers Nosiviwe Mapisa Nqakula and Amos Masondo informing them of their decision.

The DA’s Dr Leon Schreiber said that cadre deployment was at the root of state capture and they would be requesting more information.

The minister revealed this in a written parliamentary reply when he was asked about normal sick leave and incapacity leave from March 2020 to October 2021.

The DA said cadre deployment is the foundation of state capture and has to be abolished if the country is to get rid of corruption.

The meeting of the National Assembly and National Council of Provinces will get also get an idea of the cost of the damage.

Opposition MPs say the permanent relocation of Parliament to Gauteng can’t be ignored and should be at the top of the agenda when they return to kick off the parliamentary year.

While Zweli Mkhize resigned as health minister after initially denying any wrongdoing in the awarding of the irregular contract to Digital Vibes, a number of officials are still facing disciplinary hearings and possible criminal prosecution.

The African National Congress (ANC) was dealt a heavy blow when most parties rejected the 18th Constitutional Amendment Bill, with the matter many now believe is water under the bridge.

Political analyst Ralph Mathekga said that the ANC's failed attempt to amend the Constitution may motivate the opposition to use it against the party in other matters.

These include bills that further regulate and recognise customary marriages as well as a number of gender-based violence bills aimed at enhancing government's fight against women and child abuse.

Cosatu has welcomed the move by the National Minimum Wage Commission, which has proposed a CPI plus 1% increase.

Trade union federation Cosatu said the state arms manufacturer is in desperate need of a turnaround if its financial issues are to be resolved.

Public Service and Administration Minister Ayanda Dlodlo revealed this in a written parliamentary reply.

Denel told Parliament in August that it currently owes employees over R600 million and suppliers R900 million.