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Republic of South Africa: The Parliament
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Ad Hoc Committee on Mkhwanazi Allegations to Hear From LT Gen Khumalo

Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, is scheduled to hear oral submissions from Lieutenant General Dumisani Khumalo

The Ad Hoc Committee established to investigate allegations made by the South African Police Service's (SAPS) KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, is scheduled to hear oral submissions from Lieutenant General Dumisani Khumalo, the head of crime intelligence, tomorrow. The meeting will be in Parliament and live streamed on…

Republic of South Africa: The Parliament
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Basic Education Committee Chairperson Wishes Learners Well for Start of New Academic Year

The Chairperson noted that urgent intervention is needed to ensure that all unplaced learners are accommodated without further disruption to their schooling

The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Basic Education, Ms Joy Maimela, wishes learners, teachers, parents and education officials well as public schools reopen today for the 2026 academic year. The Chairperson noted that the reopening of schools marks an important moment in the country’s education calendar, particularly for learners…

Republic of South Africa: The Parliament
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Ad Hoc Committee on Mkhwanazi Allegations to Hear From Lieutenant General Phahlane

The meeting will be in Parliament and live streamed on YouTube

The Ad Hoc Committee to Investigate Allegations made by the South African Police Service's (SAPS) KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, is scheduled to hear oral testimony from Lieutenant General Khomotso Phahlane tomorrow. The meeting will be in Parliament and live streamed on YouTube. Documents for the committee can…

Republic of South Africa: The Parliament
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Department of Basic Education (DBE) Should Move From Celebrating High Percentage Passes, Committee on Education Chair

The committee wished all the learners awaiting their results well and good passes

The Chairperson of the Select Committee on Education, Sciences and the Creative Industries, Mr Makhi Feni, has said there is a need for emphasis on qualitative approaches in the passes for Grade 12. He said: “For too long our focus had been on securing a high average percentage mark and…

Republic of South Africa: The Parliament
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Committee on Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities Shortlists Candidates for Council on Gender-Based Violence and Femicide

The shortlisted candidates reflect a diverse background, representing South Africa’s demographics

The Portfolio Committee on Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities met on Friday and agreed to shortlist 18 candidates to be interviewed to serve on the National Council on Gender Based Violence and Femicide. The shortlisted candidates reflect a diverse background, representing South Africa’s demographics. The committee received 403 applications…

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National Assembly Adopts Rules to Strengthen Oversight, Including a New Committee on the Presidency

The decision to establish the committee follows extensive research and several calls for such a committee, given the Presidency’s overarching role in government

The National Assembly yesterday moved to strengthen executive oversight by adopting several amendments to the Rules of the National Assembly, including the establishment of a Committee on the Presidency. By giving the green light to this committee, the NA will, for the first time, have a dedicated, rule-based structure for…

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Mineral and Petroleum Resources Committee Welcomes Significant Turnaround in Central Energy Fund’s Financial Performance

The CEF Group reported a net profit of R553 million for the year under review, representing a 194% turnaround from the previous financial year’s R552 million loss

The Portfolio Committee on Mineral and Petroleum Resources has welcomed the Central Energy Fund’s (CEF) marked improvement in financial performance for the 2024/25 financial year, following the entity’s briefing to the committee on Tuesday on its annual report. The CEF Group reported a net profit of R553 million for the…

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Department of Correctional Services (DCS) Take Over of Mangaung Should Not Result in Deterioration, Urges Committee Chair

The committee also requested a thorough briefing early in 2026 regarding all investigations that concern unnatural deaths of inmates, as well as erroneous release of inmates

The Portfolio Committee on Correctional Services had called on the Department of Correctional Services to ensure maintenance is continued once it takes successfully the running of the private prisons. The departmental delegation which was led by Minister, Dr Pieter Groenewald, assured the committee that it was ready to take over…

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Kwazulu-Natal the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) Delegation to Assess Infrastructure Development in uMgungudlovu District

The delegation will be split into two groups, each comprising representatives from the NCOP, KZN Provincial Legislature, KZN provincial executive and the municipalities

The KwaZulu-Natal’s delegation of permanent delegates to the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) will from 19 to 20 November be crisscrossing the uMgungudlovu municipal area to assess the progress of various infrastructure development projects. The delegation will be split into two groups, each comprising representatives from the NCOP, KZN Provincial…

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Absence of a G20 Member Country at a G20 Summit is Not New, says International Relations Committee Chair

South Africa continued on a path of constructive engagement with the United States to attend the G20 Summit and will continue with that engagement, notwithstanding of the absence of the US from the summit

In noting the absence of certain member states at the G20 Summit currently under way in Johannesburg, the Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Supra Mahumapelo, said it is not the first time that some of the G20 member states are absent for various reasons.…