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Russia signals major policy shift on Taliban terror status
In a significant diplomatic shift, Russia has initiated proceedings to remove the Taliban from its terrorist organisation list, potentially marking a major change in international relations with Afghanistan's current rulers.
Zuma’s MK Party fires 20 of its members of parliament
The National Assembly Speaker wrote to the members to inform them that she had received correspondence from the party's chief whip stating that their membership had been terminated.
Zuma attends OPA debate after snubbing ‘traitor’ Ramaphosa’s speech
MK Party spokesperson said those that think Zuma will attend the opening of Parliament led and addressed by President Cyril Ramaphosa were totally dislodged from reality.
‘This is the best speech by the President, the GNU is going to fly’: says excited Gayton Mckenzie
Patriotic Alliance leader and Sport, Arts and Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie said he was excited about President Cyril Ramaphosa’s speech and described it as pragmatic and futuristic.
Julius Malema criticises Ramaphosa's speech as a waste of State resources
Julius Malema criticised the positions held by white members of parliament and accused President Cyril Ramaphosa of being a sell-out for implementing the Government of National Unity (GNU).
Duduzile Zuma is now an MK Party Member of Parliament as John Hlope warns, ‘We will not be bullied’
Duduzile Zuma was sworn alongside other MK party members including impeached former Western Cape Judge President John Hlophe, Andile Mngxitama, and Des Van Rooyen.
Hawks raid Mapisa-Nqakula’s home amid corruption allegations
The raid was conducted at the Speaker’s home in Bruma, Johannesburg, following allegations that she received millions in bribes when she was Minister of Defence.
Parliament’s presiding officers commend Buthelezi’s legacy and contribution, marking his death an end of an era
Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi embarked on his parliamentary journey in 1994, at the inception of South Africa’s democratic rule, and was South Africa's longest-serving Minister of Home Affairs.
Parliament on board with private-public partnership to upgrade land borders
The South African government is looking to upgrade six of its land ports, to include cutting-edge technology that would detect illegal movement of goods and people easily.
Over 10 000 submissions opposing the Hate Speech Bill
Freedom of Religion South Africa delivered over 10 000 written submissions to the National Council of Provinces opposing the Hate Speech Bill.
EFF motion of no confidence against Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula to be debated on March 7
National Assembly Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula is set to face her first motion of no confidence on March 7.
Parliament hears call for lifestyle audits on school managers and SGBs
The South African Learners Command claimed that some senior school management officials continue to enjoy lifestyles above what they ‘legally earn’ and this should be interrogated.
Traditional Courts Bill mocks rights of rural citizens
It is as if all the problems of the past colonial years in South Africa have once more descended on us in one fell swoop.