21.1.2020 08:46 pm

Sisulu has ‘utmost confidence’ in Simelane, Shaik as her advisers

‘There is no doubt that gross mis-hiring has taken place – and the deck has been stacked with well-paid political cadres,’ DA MP Emma Louise Powell said.

A lawyer whose integrity was questioned by the highest court in the land and an experienced spook with an optometry degree are "suitably qualified" to be advisers to Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation Minister Lindiwe Sisulu.

Sisulu appoints Menzi Simelane, Mo Shaik as special advisors

The DA said it would file a complaint at the Public Service Commission to probe their appointment, and file an application to request the disclosure of their salaries.

Last chance to have your say on land expropriation

However, some organisations have called for an extension of the deadline for public comment, because it was published at the start of the festive season.

Parly gears up for ‘fight club’ as EFF issues challenge

‘I want to tell Cyril Ramaphosa today that if he can’t fire Pravin before the State of the Nation address, the State of the Nation address will be about Pravin,’ Malema said.

You’re not allowed to know facts about Ramaphosa’s flight to RWC final

In a parliamentary question, DA MP Kobus Marais also wanted to know if the presidential jet Inkwazi was out of service.

Committee reminds public to have their say on land expropriation Bill

South Africans have until the end of the month to have their say, despite Agri SA unsuccessfully requesting and extension, and the EFF saying the Bill was released without ‘adequate publicity’.

Mkhwebane has ‘no legal basis’ to make parly publish CR17 donors – Tsenoli

Parliamentary speaker Thandi Modise will join President Cyril Ramaphosa in his efforts to have the remedial action in the public protector’s report overturned.

Govt must protect rail infrastructure, Prasa assets – Mosebenzi Zwane

Twenty-four disused Shosholoza Meyl train carriages were burned at Bloemfontein railway station on Saturday.

5 things to watch out for in Parliament in 2020

‘Will Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane survive 2020?’ and other burning questions South Africans will look to parly for answers to this year.

The big – and strange – moments in Parliament in 2019

There were a few themes emerging from Plein Street this year which are worth reminiscing about.

Portfolio committee calls for probe into death of 21 initiates in EC

According to media reports, all the boys died because of dehydration, meaning they didn’t get enough water.

Speaker Thandi Modise supports call for lifting Zimbabwe sanctions

Modise’s support was not the first from a member of the South African parliament.

Speaker to consider DA request to remove Mkhwebane in January

Last Tuesday, the National Assembly adopted rules for the removal of the head of a Chapter 9 institution, such as the public protector.

SANDF doesn’t have money to maintain military base, spends R20.5m on luxury cars

The list of vehicles acquired reveals that the defence force’s top brass tends to favour German precision as far as their transport is concerned, at least.

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Draft land expropriation Bill completed after months of wrangling

There are still hurdles to cross before the constitution is altered to accommodate the controversial change, which raised the ire of many organisations and individuals.

Parly approves Kholeka Gcaleka for deputy public protector post

Despite concerns raised against Gcaleka by the opposition, the ANC used its majority to push through the appointment with 203 votes to 103 on Wednesday afternoon.