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First time Democratic Alliance Member of Parliament Mlondi Mveli Mdluli expressed appreciation for the informative exhibition stalls at today’s induction programme. He says he is looking forward to the next three days of the induction programme. #7thParliament #30YearsofDemocracy #30YearsofDemocraticParliament
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IMPEACHMENT COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSON FILES AFFIDAVIT OPPOSING PRESIDENT’S INTERDICT Parliament, Monday, 22 June 2026 – The Chairperson of the Impeachment Committee on Section 89 Enquiry, Mr Makashule Gana, today filed an affidavit opposing the urgent application brought by President Cyril Ramaphosa to interdict the committee from carrying out its work. The matter is scheduled to be heard in the Western Cape High Court on 15 and 16 July 2026. The committee will continue with its work and will meet on Wednesday, 24 June 2026, to consider its draft terms of reference and the process for appointing evidence leaders. ISSUED BY THE PARLIAMENTARY COMMUNICATION SERVICES ON BEHALF OF THE CHAIRPERSON OF THE IMPEACHMENT COMMITTEE ON SECTION 89 ENQUIRY, MR MAKASHULE GANA. Media requests for interviews and queries for the Chairperson of the Impeachment Committee, may be facilitated through: Name: Ms Faith Ndenze Media Support for the Impeachment Committee Cell: 081 377 0686 E-mail: [email protected]
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Highlights: Ms Thoko Didiza, Speaker of the National Assembly, acknowledged that migration is an important issue in South Africa and called on everyone to reflect on it in ways that help Africans build better systems to co-exist and work together. #Constitution30 #AfricaDay2026
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📍 #CSPO2026 Hightlights "Let me state this unequivocally: There is no excuse for violence against foreign nationals in our society. Violence directed at migrants and refugees is a blight on our democracy and a betrayal of our Constitution’s promise of dignity, equality and fundamental human rights for all." #ParliamentofRSA
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Highlights: Former President Thabo Mbeki asks what explains the radical change in economic growth and job creation in South Africa since 2009. He says it is important to understand that background in order to understand the Constitution. #Constitution30 #AfricaDay2026
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![[THREAD🪡] The Speaker of the National Assembly has resolved to file a notice to abide, accompanied by an explanatory affidavit, in the urgent court application brought by President Cyril Ramaphosa relating to the work of the Impeachment Committee established in terms of Section 89 of the Constitution. This is intended to fully apprise the court of Parliament's constitutional obligations, the steps taken to implement the Constitutional Court judgment, and the institutional considerations relevant to the continued execution of the National Assembly's constitutional mandate. 1/7 🧵](https://image.24vids.com/tw-2068701812664811812/amplify_video_thumb/2068701710097260544/img/rH3fGABsDt0B2_eW.jpg)
[THREAD🪡] The Speaker of the National Assembly has resolved to file a notice to abide, accompanied by an explanatory affidavit, in the urgent court application brought by President Cyril Ramaphosa relating to the work of the Impeachment Committee established in terms of Section 89 of the Constitution. This is intended to fully apprise the court of Parliament's constitutional obligations, the steps taken to implement the Constitutional Court judgment, and the institutional considerations relevant to the continued execution of the National Assembly's constitutional mandate. 1/7 🧵
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IMPEACHMENT COMMITTEE ON SECTION 89 ENQUIRY TO BE BRIEFED ON THE COURT INTERDICT BY THE PRESIDENT Parliament, Wednesday, 17 June 2026 – The Impeachment Committee on the Section 89 Enquiry will tomorrow meet to receive a briefing from the Constitutional and Legal Services Office in Parliament, on the urgent court application instituted by the President, seeking an interdict against the committee and its proceedings. Details of the meetings are as follows: Date: Thursday, 18 June 2026 Time: 08:00 Venue: Virtual Platform Parliamentary committees are open to the media and the public. Journalists wishing to cover these meetings (including receiving links to virtual meetings) should send their mobile numbers to Mlindi Mpindi on email [email protected] for inclusion in the Parliamentary Communications Services WhatsApp Group, where such information is shared. Journalists must send these requests using their official email addresses (no private emails). Members of the public may follow sittings live on Parliament TV (DStv Channel 408), via live stream on Parliament YouTube channel, Facebook and Twitter page on the links below. You may subscribe to the Parliament YouTube channel to receive instant notification of live feeds. Twitter: Facebook: YouTube: ISSUED BY THE PARLIAMENTARY COMMUNICATION SERVICES ON BEHALF OF THE CHAIRPERSON OF THE IMPEACHMENT COMMITTEE ON SECTION 89 ENQUIRY, MR MAKASHULE GANA. Enquiries: Moloto Mothapo Parliament Spokesperson 082 370 6930
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Mr Mzikayise Ntshingila of uMkhonto WeSizwe Party (Official) says South Africa must continue to play meaningful diplomatic, economic, political and military roles in the #DRC with the aim of safeguarding maximum stability and economic progress. #7thParliament #DefenceDebate
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🇸🇿 Eswatini delivered an impassioned plea calling on all SADC Member States to submit their comments on the draft protocol aimed at transforming SADC-PF into a full-fledged Regional Parliament. Eswatini assured delegates that it had already reviewed the draft and submitted its comments, unequivocally supporting the establishment of a SADC Parliament. #58SADCPF #ParliamentaryDiplomacy #SADC
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Ms. Estelle Janse van Rensburg, Acting Regional Manager for the #RAF Johannesburg branch, explained to #SCOPA members that to claim for funeral expenses, you need a death certificate, funeral invoice, the claimant’s ID, a statement of how the accident occurred, and if not assisted by an attorney, bank details so the RAF can make payment directly into that account. #Oversight
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Breakdown of representation by age as per the list of designated Members of Parliament presented to the Secretary to Parliament today *Aged 20-29: 12 members *Aged 30-39: 67 members *Aged 40-49: 110 members *Aged 50-59: 110 members *Aged 60-69: 90 members *70 and above: 11 members #30YearsofDemocraticParliament #30YearsofDemocracy #7thParliament
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The Chairperson of the Standing Committee on Appropriations, Dr Mmusi Maimane MP said during the Debate on the Appropriation Bill said that the country's inherent problem is a problem of growth. "As our economy isn't growing it means we have got lesser resources to distribute to our citizens," #7thParliament
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Chairperson of the Standing Committee on Public Accounts (#SCOPA), Songezo Zibi says the committee reached out again to Mr. Collins Letsoalo’s attorneys after he missed today’s sitting. His attorney confirmed receiving Parliament’s letter stressing Mr. Letsoalo’s presence and will get back to the committee after consulting him. The committee will decide next steps once they hear back. #RAF #RAFEnquiry #Parliament
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Chairperson of the Standing Committee on Public Accounts (#SCOPA), Songezo Zibi explains that the committee expected former #RAF CEO, Mr Collins Letsoalo to appear at 9:00 for a two-day session on the financial management issues at the RAF. If he fails to appear today and tomorrow, the committee will consider further action, including referral for criminal investigation and prosecution under the Powers and Privileges Act for defying a parliamentary summons.
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