Parliament’s month-long constituency period was supposed to start this week; however it has been pushed back to the end of June to allow the legislature to continue carrying out oversight over government’s COVID-19 response, pass the budget and consider other business.
After several intense weeks, there is a ...
Many are unaware of the fact that even though South Africa makes use of a Proportional Representation electoral system, meaning that our elected representatives (Members of Parliament) are not elected from geographic areas in the way Ward Councillors are in Local Government elections, MPs remain duty-bound to interact with the ...
"We can become a winning nation if we unleash the creative power of the individual."
What is your political background? How did you come to join your political party and become an MP?
From an early age I had an unusual interest in politics. I think I was drawn to ...
Today is Africa Day, and all African countries celebrate this day annually on 25 May. The day is intended to commemorate the establishment of the Organisation of African Unity (OAU) in 1963, now commonly known as the African Union (AU).
The African Union has a legislative arm known as the ...
"We have to develop the solution from amidst us as South Africans and present this plan as a product of the collective “us”"
What is your political background? How did you come to join your political party and become an MP?
My first political stand was at the age of ...
"We have a brilliant future ahead of us if we choose to make it a reality; if we embrace each other, work hard for it and demand nothing but the best from those who are chosen to lead our country."
What is your political background? How did you come to ...
There's a full and mixed flavour to the coming week's parliamentary business.
The highlights include Question Time Session, Africa Day commemoration, special NCOP Virtual Engagement; Women’s Charter Review, legislative business, interviews and important Committee hearings.
The sheer scale of COVID-19 means it touches almost every aspect of ...
The 22nd of May 2020 marks one year since MP’s of the sixth Parliament were sworn into office. The composition of Parliament is now more youthful and representative than it used to be. To commemorate this anniversary, we interviewed two MP’s who have paved the way for many ...
