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Security officials remove the EFF's Mbuyiseni Ndlozi from the National Assembly along with other party members after they disrupted President Zuma’s 2017 State of the Nation Address. Picture: AFP.

Chaos in parliament

Parliament to receive report on #Sona2017 brawl this week

By Xolani Koyana

At least 8 Parliamentary Protection Services officers & several MPs were injured when a brawl broke out in the National Assembly.

  • President Jacob Zuma dances for a crowd gathered on the Grand Parade after his speech at Sona2017. Picture: Thomas Holder/EWN

    Zuma calls on ANC to discuss ways to expedite economic transformation

    The president addressed thousands of supporters at the People’s Assembly immediately after his State of the Nation Address.

    1964 days ago
  • FILE: EFF leader Julius Malema gesticulates jokingly to a fellow member of the house during the Sona2015 debate. Picture: Thomas Holder/EWN.

    #Sona2017: ANCWL ready to match EFF’s might, should they cause chaos

    League President Bathabile Dlamini says she’s ready to face up with the EFF if they cause any disruptions.

    1965 days ago
  • Members of the EFF being ejected from the Chambers during President Jacob Zuma's Question and Answer session, on 17 May 2016. Picture: Youtube Screengrab

    Parly singles out chamber chaos culprits

    Video footage’s been reviewed and Parliament’s administration has asked police to investigate all allegations.

    2212 days ago
  • FILE: EFF MP Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is forcefully removed from the National Assembly along with other party members on 17 May 2016. Picture: Aletta Harrison/EWN

    Parliament reviews security capacity after Zuma Q&A brawl

    Malema’s private security allegedly entered the chamber to protect him when EFF members were removed.

    2212 days ago
  • FILE: EFF MPs were forcefully removed from the National Assembly on 17 May 2016. Picture: Aletta Harrison/EWN.

    EFF: Why were Zuma’s bodyguards allowed into National Assembly?

    On Tuesday, fists, water bottles & hard hats flew as EFF MPs got physical with Parliament’s bouncers.

    2230 days ago
  • Cartoon: What’s got the EFF foaming at the mouth?

    CARTOON: What’s got the EFF foaming at the mouth?

    CARTOON: What’s got the EFF foaming at the mouth?

    2231 days ago
  • Fists flew as EFF MPs put up a fight when they were pushed and shoved to the door by bouncers.  Picture: Youtube

    [WATCH] Chaos in Parly as EFF MPs are ejected from National Assembly

    Fists flew as Economic Freedom Fighters Members of Parliament put up a fight when they were pushed and shoved to the door by security guards.

    2233 days ago
  • President Jacob Zuma in the National Assembly on 4 May 2016 during the Presidency's budget vote. Picture: GCIS.

    Zuma: Conduct of MPs an embarrasment

    Jacob Zuma says he has been asked embarrassing questions about the goings-on in the national legislature.

    2244 days ago
  • FILE: Members of the Parliament look on as members of the Economic Freedom Fighters, wearing red uniforms, clash with security forces during South African President's State of the Nation address in Cape Town on 12 February, 2015. Picture: EWN.

    MPs vote in favour of physically removing ‘unruly’ members

    The vote went 307 in favour with just 16 votes against, no abstentions and EFF vehemently opposing it.

    2525 days ago
  • FILE: President Jacob Zuma. Picture: GCIS.

    ‘Proposed rule of dealing with disruptions in Parly protects Zuma’

    The EFF says the proposed new rule is flawed and is being 'steamrolled' to protect President Jacob Zuma.

    2527 days ago
  • FILE: Last month, Parliament was considering sanctions against defiant EFF MPs who caused Zuma’s question and answer session to be abandoned without him uttering a single word. Picture: Screengrab Youtube/Gwandile.

    Parly considers changing rules to avoid disruptions

    The last question and answer session with President Jacob Zuma was disrupted by EFF MPs.

    2532 days ago
  • President Jacob Zuma speaks in Parliament. Picture: GCIS.

    Zuma's next Parliamentary Q&A only in August

    The president is not likely to make up for yesterday's session which was plunged into chaos by the EFF.

    2566 days ago
  • Members of the Parliament look on as members of the Economic Freedom Fighters, wearing red uniforms, clash with security forces during South African President's State of the Nation address in Cape Town on 12 February, 2015

    Cops in Parliament judgment heads to ConCourt

    Parliament said it will be initiating an appeal against the Western Cape High Court’s ruling on Tuesday.

    2603 days ago
  • FILE: Members of the Parliament look on as members of the Economic Freedom Fighters, wearing red uniforms, clash with security forces during South African President's State of the Nation address in Cape Town on 12 February, 2015.

    Opposition parties welcome court ruling on cops in Parliament

    A court ruled that it is unconstitutional for police to remove or arrest disruptive MPs from the chamber.

    2604 days ago
  • FILE: Chaos in South Africa's National Assembly. Picture: Screengrab Youtube/Gwandile

    Court: Police cannot arrest or remove MPs from Parliament

    The Western Cape High Court said it violates their constitutional privilege of freedom of speech.

    2604 days ago
  • FILE: Members of the press attend a briefing by Parliament's presiding officers on 17 February 2015. Picture: Thomas Holder/EWN

    Court to decide on Parliament’s broadcast rules

    Primedia Broadcasting and several organisations want the "disorder clause" declared unconstitutional.

    2625 days ago
  • FILE: Members of the media gathered in their numbers, patiently waiting for President Zuma to arrive ahead of his State of the Nation Address on 12 February 2015. Picture: Thomas Holder/EWN

    'National legislature is not The Jerry Springer Show'

    Parliament’s lawyer said the house had the right to take reasonable measures to regulate access.

    2626 days ago
  • FILE: Members of the press attend a briefing by Parliament's presiding officers on 17 February 2015. Picture: Thomas Holder/EWN

    ‘Citizens must be allowed to see how MPs behave’

    Primedia Broadcasting & several organisations are challenging Parliament's policy on broadcasting.

    2626 days ago
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