Articles about National Assembly

Ramaphosa refers RICA Bill back to National Assembly

The president asks the National Assembly to reconsider the RICA Bill, amid concerns it may be vulnerable to constitutional challenges.

Parliament engages public ahead of rebuild project

The national legislature introduces a website and WhatsApp chatbot dedicated to the reconstruction of the buildings gutted by fire in 2022.

Govt lays groundwork for local production of EVs

Government prepares for local electric vehicle production by engaging with neighboring countries.

E-mail, WhatsApp scam targets National Assembly speaker

Parliament warns of a scam using electronic communications purporting to be from Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula.

Why Sabinet’s Bill Tracker is so important

Sabinet’s extensive daily research across all sources of Parliamentary information ensures the Bill Tracker service is up to date and accurate.

Justice dept channels funds to hack-proof IT systems

The Department of Justice will invest a portion of its 2022/2023 budget to strengthen its cyber security.

Parliament narrows search for ICASA councillors

The National Assembly approves seven candidates recommended for consideration to serve on ICASA’s council.

Parliament prepares for hybrid SONA 2022

The president will deliver the State of the Nation Address before a hybrid sitting of the houses of Parliament.

Members of Parliament to Zoom in for SONA 2021

As Parliament prepares for its first hybrid State of the Nation Address, acting secretary Baby Tyawa heralds this as the way of the future for the legislative body.

ICASA edges closer to filling spots on council

Former ICASA councillors Dr Keabetswe Modimoeng and Peter Zimri are among the recommended nominees to serve on the regulator’s council.

BREAKING: Ndabeni-Abrahams recommends six nominees for ICASA council

The candidates are Dr Keabetswe Modimoeng, Peter Zimri, Luthando Mkutumela, Yolisa Kedama, Dr Charles Lewis and Dikeledi Mushi.

ICASA council left with only three members

The departure of an ICASA councillor leaves the regulator’s highest decision-making body at the mercy of only three members, instead of the required nine councillors.