What are your thoughts on the current state of legislation regarding the protection of women and other vulnerable groups in society?
South Africa has made significant strides in enacting laws that safeguard the rights of women and marginalized communities, such as the Domestic Violence Act and the Sexual Offences and ...
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.
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The Week Ahead: Question Time, Mini-Plenaries & Budget 2022
There's a full and mixed flavour to the coming week's parliamentary business.
The major points of interest will come from the Question Time session with the Executive and mini-plenaries. There are also several high-profile meetings in the Committee corridor including legislative ...
Important Upcoming Dates to Note:
On the 10th of February, President Cyril ...
On the 15th of September every year, democratic nations across the world observe International Day of Democracy. This observance provides an opportunity for many nations to review the state of democracy in their own countries, and more broadly, globally.
A democratic parliament is one that is representative, open and ...
It's a busy week in the main chambers. Everything from Oral Questions to the President, to debates, to legislative business, to considering statutory appointments and committee reports, to a Ministerial Briefing Session and two virtual sessions on Localizing the Economic Reconstruction and Recovery Plan are scheduled.
In the National Assembly, ...
Gender mainstreaming means integrating a gender equality perspective at all stages and levels of policies, programmes and projects. It is therefore a tool for achieving gender equality in South Africa. Policy and law makers have a constitutional responsibility to ensure that gender mainstreaming is used as a policy tool to ...
The month of August marks Women's month in South Africa. We must reflect on the progress that South Africa has made in terms of women’s representation and participation in Parliament.
Women’s Representation in Parliament within the current electoral system
South Africa has a five-year electoral cycle. Effective oversight, law-making, public ...
World Parliament Day was established in 2018 through a United Nations General Assembly Resolution.
The theme this year is focused on youth participation.
World Parliament Day is celebrated every year on 30 June and it recognises the day the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) was founded in 1889. The IPU empowers parliaments ...
Parliament resumes this week after a constituency period.
The virtual/hybrid Parliament will continue for another term, with some MPs working from the precinct and others remotely.
According to the latest timetable, the NA programme will run for 5 weeks and the NCOP for 7 weeks.
Some of the highlights include ...