National assembly house
Parly committee to consider draft rules to remove sitting president
On Thursday, the National Assembly’s full rules committee, where the ANC has a majority, will consider the make-up of the impeachment committee.
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Zelda Holtzman: Parly's reason for dismissal almost laughable
Parliament’s disciplinary inquiry recommended that Zelda Holtzman be dismissed for insubordination.
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‘We know members of the ANC aren’t stupid'
The City of Cape Town is expecting thousands of people to converge on the parliamentary precinct ahead of the all-important vote.
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Parly: No extraordinary security measures planned for Zuma debate
Parliament's Moloto Mothapo says it is regrettable that Parliament was not given an opportunity to provide clarity on these security claims.
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National Assembly's new rules come into effect today
The ANC in Parliament has welcomed the “historic” adoption of the new rules in the National Assembly.
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Ex-cops to deal with disruptions in Parliament
Baleka Mbete confirmed that former police officers form part of the Parliamentary Protection Services.
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Zuma will return to Parly for another Q&A session in April
Opposition parties welcomed the president’s agreement to return for another session with MPs.
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Ramaphosa rules out retrenchments at Eskom
The electricity crisis has taken centre stage in Parliament this afternoon.
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Zuma faces motion of no confidence in Parly
The president will today face a motion of no confidence in his leadership, brought forward by Agang SA.
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MPs unclear what questions Zuma will answer in Parly
MPs have been told that at the presidency's request, the session can’t be extended to include them.
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ANC: Calling soldiers into Parliament is excessive
The ANC says Parliament’s rules does however allow the speaker to escalate the level of security if required.
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Opposition MPs: ANC never wanted a deal
Opposition parties claim Cyril Ramaphosa told them the deal was off because the ANC didn't want it.
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Opposition parties claim Parliamentary deal is off
The DA and UDM say the original deal struck between the deputy president & opposition parties is off.
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Deputy speaker lashes out at MPs
Lechesa Tsenoli lost his temper after shouting erupted during a debate on gender-based violence.
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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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More delaying tactics in Parliament
ANC MPs resorted to filibustering to delay a debate over a motion to censure Jacob Zuma.
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Parliament gets bloody as MPs clash with police
MPs told EWN of bloody noses and cut lips sustained in clashes with armed police in Parliament.
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IEC: DA MP is a legal South African
The IEC says it accepted Phumzile van Damme's candidature for MP because her ID documents were valid.
