South Africa makes use of a Proportional Representation electoral system. This means that our elected representatives (Members of Parliament) are not elected from geographic areas in the way Ward Councillors are elected in Local Government elections.
MPs have a Constitutional duty to interact with the public and assist the public ...
In the realm of democracy, coalition governments often emerge as a testament to the vibrant tapestry of political ideologies and citizen voices. These unique alliances of political parties bring a distinctive flavour to democratic systems worldwide, emphasising cooperation and compromise as essential pillars of governance.
One of the core strengths ...
The month of September is designated as Public Service Month in South Africa, a significant event on the Department of Public Service and Administration's annual calendar.
Public Service Month serves as a prompt to reflect on the essence of community service and evaluate the government's influence, particularly in the realm ...
Attention All Ex-Mineworkers!
Did you know that you can claim a variety of benefits if you are an ex-mineworker on retirement? Similarly, relatives of deceased ex-mineworks can claim benefits for members who passed in service.
Read the infographic for more information and sign up for the benefit today.
Have any ...
What are Municipal Budgets?
Budgets are financial plans for the upcoming year that show the forecasted expenditure and income for the municipality. The budgets determine how public resources from the National Revenue Fund will be utilised to perform service delivery obligations and provide for the municipality’s needs.
The municipal budget ...
On the 30th of June, the world comes together to celebrate International Day of Parliamentarism, also referred to as World Parliament Day; recognising the crucial role of parliaments in promoting democracy, upholding human rights, and facilitating inclusive governance. The focus for this year is climate action. The Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) ...
Child Protection Week is commemorated in the country annually to raise awareness of the rights of children as articulated in the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa and Children's Act (Act No. 38 of 2005). The campaign is led by the Department of Social Development in partnership with key ...
Many municipalities are in a downward spiral of poor and declining water services, reduced payment rate, increasing debt, and low investment. Minister Mchunu explained that the key cause for this decline is poor governance and ineffective management in municipalities. To address this downward spiral, we need to ensure that water ...
All superior courts have generators. Minister Ronald Lamola says 18 superior courts – which include the SCA, High Courts and the Constitutional Court – have had generators installed to mitigate load shedding. However, the DA’s Glynnis Breytenbach said Lamola had ‘failed dismally’ in combating load shedding. ‘Too many courts ... ...