Filibustering in parliament
Parly considers changing rules on motions without notice
The National Assembly’s rules sub-committee wants to prevent MPs from routinely objecting to every motion.
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Mandla Mandela calls on MPs to lead by example
Mandla says his grandfather would not be impressed with the current behaviour of MPs in the house.
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Malema & 11 MPs suspended without pay
While another 8 MPs will have to make apologies for their conduct, the EFF is planning court action.
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Parliament: MPs to debate EFF conduct report
Baleka Mbete has called for a special sitting where a report on the EFF's conduct will be debated.
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Let there be peace... in Parliament?
Stephen Grootes says SA needs a functioning Parliament, and our politicians need a functioning Parliament.
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Parliament sees lengthiest sitting since 1994
Proceedings in the National Assembly were suspended for 6 hours due to tense behind the scenes talks.
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Parliament: MPs sing ‘Jan Pierewiet' & 'Jingle Bells' during lengthy wait
MPs took to singing golden oldies in the chamber during a 6 hour suspension of proceedings last night.
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Ramaphosa's deal with MPs in tatters
A deal brokered by Cyril Ramaphosa is in ruins after yesterday's Parliamentary session.
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More delaying tactics in Parliament
ANC MPs resorted to filibustering to delay a debate over a motion to censure Jacob Zuma.
