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Ad Hoc Committee gears up for crucial hearings amid witness absences

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The Parliamentary Ad Hoc Committee is set to resume hearings next week, focusing on public and civil society participation after experiencing witness no-shows.

Eviction looming for former MK Party MPs from parliamentary residences

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Three former MK Party MPs are facing eviction after refusing to vacate their parliamentary village accommodation despite losing their seats.

Civil society demands action from Ad Hoc Committee on anti-corruption measures

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Civil society organisation, Accountability Now, has called for Parliament to establish an independent anti-corruption body outside executive control.

Cabinet Lekgotla: Steenhuisen's call for economic focus and job creation

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DA leader John Steenhuisen outlines his expectations for the upcoming Cabinet lekgotla, emphasizing economic growth and job creation as priorities for the Government ...

Minister Gwarube highlights the presence of over 250,000 foreign learners in South African public schools

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Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube has revealed that 253,618 foreign learners and 3,240 foreign educators were in South African public schools last year.

'No white genocide in SA', says DA leader Steenhuisen

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John Steenhuisen, leader of the DA, challenges the narrative of white genocide in South Africa, emphasising that crime affects all demographics and urging a focus ...

McBride defends controversial investigation methods in Phahlane case

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Former IPID head Robert McBride revealed to a parliamentary inquiry that investigators used what they called a 'white man thing' to gain access to former police ...

Dion George's resignation highlights divisions within the DA

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Updated

Dion George's resignation from the DA reveals significant ideological rifts and factionalism within South Africa's second-largest political party.

Crime Intelligence head Khumalo refutes state capture claims during parliamentary inquiry

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Dumisani Khumalo, head of Crime Intelligence, vehemently denies state capture allegations during his testimony before the Ad Hoc Committee, asserting his commitment ...

Khumalo identifies O'Sullivan as a key person of interest in ongoing investigations

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Crime Intelligence boss Dumisani Khumalo revealed to the parliamentary Ad Hoc Committee that forensic investigator Paul O'Sullivan has been a 'person of interest' ...

Ad Hoc Committee demands answers on SAPS inaction against Major-General Shibiri

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The Ad Hoc Committee is seeking accountability from SAPS leadership following alarming revelations from Crime Intelligence head Dumisani Khumalo about Major-General ...

Khomotso Phahlane testifies on his controversial removal as acting police commissioner

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Former acting SAPS national commissioner Khomotso Phahlane has testified to Parliament's Ad Hoc Committee that then Police minister Fikile Mbalula unconstitutionally ...

ANC to outline 2026 election strategy at January 8 Statement in North West

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Next Saturday, President Cyril Ramaphosa will address the ANC's January 8 Statement at Moruleng Stadium, revealing crucial strategies aimed at restoring the party's ...

Minister Malatsi confirms that SA Post Office's business rescue exit application is still pending

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Communications Minister Solly Malatsi confirms that the South African Post Office's exit from business rescue is still in discussion.

Minister Ramokgopa outlines Eskom's strategies to recover R100 billion municipal debt

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Minister of Electricity Ramokgopa reveals Eskom is implementing several strategies, including Distribution Agency Agreements and collaboration with National Treasury, ...

Minister Malatsi details advancements in SABC's funding model

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Communications Minister Solly Malatsi announces crucial advancements in the SABC's funding model, promising a final report by February 2026 that aims to secure the ...

Concerns rise over SANDF's 'Will for Peace' exercise with BRICS Plus nations

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The Democratic Alliance has questioned South Africa's decision to host the 'Will for Peace 2026' naval exercise with China, Russia and Iran, claiming it contradicts ...

Cape Independence Group challenges Ramaphosa's referendum rejection

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The Cape Independence Advocacy Group challenges President Ramaphosa's refusal to hold a referendum on Western Cape secession, asserting that constitutional powers ...

Social Development Minister Tolashe admits no cost-benefit analysis was conducted for DSDTV channel

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Minister Sisisi Tolashe reveals shocking oversight in the management of the DSDTV channel, admitting no cost-benefit analysis was conducted, raising concerns over ...

Gwarube reveals that less than half of teacher vetting applications have been processed

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Updated

Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube has disclosed that only 47% of the 97,576 applications for vetting teachers against the National Register of Sex Offenders ...

Basic Education spends R7.1 billion on ICT in three years

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Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube has revealed that provincial Education departments spent R7.1 billion on information and communication technology over the ...

Ramaphosa pours cold water on Western Cape secession debate

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Ramaphosa said the Constitution obliged him to defend the supreme law of the country and promote unity of the nation.

Cachalia stands firm against calls for more oversight of Presidential Protection Services

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Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia firmly rejects calls for new legislative oversight of the Presidential Protection Services, insisting that current laws sufficiently ...

Ramaphosa announces completion of Fort Hare academic fraud investigation by 2025/26

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President Cyril Ramaphosa reveals that the Special Investigating Unit's investigation into academic fraud at the University of Fort Hare is set to conclude by 2025/26. ...

Inside Parliament: The defining moments of 2025

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From the historic postponement of the national budget to intense political scrutiny, 2025 has been a landmark year for South Africa's Parliament.