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Parliament 7.8.2020 11:54 am
Cabinet passes Cannabis Bill to joint committee
At its meeting on Wednesday, Cabinet approved the Cannabis for Private Purposes Bill, which will now be tabled in parliament for processing.
In what will give a whole new meaning to the phrase "joint committee", parliament will deal with a bill regulating the private use of cannabis.
Parliament Govt makes R300m available for rental relief, R300m for debt relief
The department of human settlements says it has had to juggle its budget, but more money has also been allocated to emergency housing.
Parliament Ndabeni-Abrahams in hot water again, this time with parly
EFF MP Fana Mokoena suggested that they write to Ramaphosa ‘so that he could understand what a member of his executive was doing’.
Parliament Zondo commission must tighten its belt, MPs say, after R700m spent
‘The Investigative Directorate is not affected by these [budget] cuts,’ National Director of Public Prosecutions Shamila Batohi said of the unit probing state capture cases.
Parliament Home affairs’ budget cut of R562m will have ‘minimal effect’
The department will absorb the budget cut by taking money from projects they can delay until next year, not buying uniforms and cutting travel and accommodation costs.
Parliament Covid-19 has made it impossible to recruit police trainees, parly hears
‘The process of finalising the SAPS 2020 Trainee Intake was at an advanced stage. However, it was unfortunately suspended,’ Police Minister Bheki Cele replied to a question.
Parliament Deputy Speaker Tsenoli laughs off rumours of his death, but stays careful
According to Tsenoli, the problem arose after a television news show reported on Komeni’s death, but used a picture of him.
Parliament Jacob Zuma’s daughter Thuthukile nominated for youth development agency board
Her appointment as chief of staff at the department of telecommunications and postal services in 2014 raised eyebrows. She reportedly stepped down in 2018.
Parliament Less than 25% of 19K inmates eligible for Covid-19 parole released so far
Most of the released inmates are in the Western Cape, with 998, followed by KwaZulu-Natal’s 882 and Gauteng’s 730.
Parliament Three GBV bills to be introduced to parliament by August
EFF MP Veronica Mente asked Speaker of the National Assembly Thandi Modise to follow up as to why the bills haven’t yet been introduced to parliament.
Parliament No weapons or military hardware exported from SA to Libya – Mthembu
Mthembu said the sale and use of military weapons are guided by international protocol and South African regulations.
Parliament Thousands of Public Works officials probed for conflict of interest, only 7 disciplined
De Lille said the department is investing in fraud risk management strategies to maintain its vigilance to fraud and corruption.
Parliament WATCH: Municipal debt is too high, says Mabuza
The deputy president says the political task team has committed to ensuring that the payments of outstanding debt owed to Eskom is expedited.
Parliament ANC leadership supports talks with IMF for a loan – Mboweni
Mboweni said it is critical to understand that in these “borrowing arrangements” nothing has been done to “undermine” national sovereignty.
Parliament Govt, SOEs ‘underspent over R140bn on infrastructure in 4 years’
‘There has been no clear national direction and strategy for infrastructure and the oversight has been scattered and in the wrong place,’ Kgosientso Ramokgopa told MPs.
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