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That week in Parliament

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24 August 2022

Will Parliament Create a Committee to Oversee the Presidency?

  One of the peculiarities of our parliamentary system is that there is no parliamentary committee that oversees the Presidency. While every government department is subject to consistent parliamentary oversight, this is not the case for the...
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22 August 2022

From the Government Gazette and Media Statements (22 August 2022)

SOCIAL RELIEF OF DISTRESS GRANT The Department of Social Development has issued a Government Gazette notice announcing that: on 1 August 2022 the grant was increased to R624 per month ‘verification of insufficient means with banks’ is no longer...
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22 August 2022

The Week Ahead: Busy Week for the Portfolio Committees

There’s a varied and busy schedule in the Committee corridor. Everything from detailed law-making, to executive scrutiny, interviews, oversight visits, inquiries, strategic planning workshops and big-picture policy will be under the microscope....
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15 August 2022

From the Government Gazette and Media Statements (15 August 2022)

HIGHER EDUCATION A draft policy on the recognition of higher education institutional types has been gazetted for public comment. According to a Department of Higher Education and Training media statement, once operationalised the proposed new policy...
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15 August 2022

Committees: Write to a Parliamentary Committee

Committees are an important venue for parliamentary activities. They are the site where most of Parliament’s business is organised.  Submit your input directly to a Committee here: https://www.pa.org.za/write-committees/recipients/ Committees have...
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15 August 2022

The Week Ahead: MP Training & Capacity Building

The third term has kicked into gear now that the National Assembly lawmakers have returned from their constituency break. NCOP delegates started the term two weeks ago. It’s expected to be a blockbuster term with many high-impact issues. Amongst...
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08 August 2022

Women’s Day 2022: Why is it important for women to participate in law-making?

Women constitute more than half of the South African population and therefore their voices must be included when decisions are taken and laws are made. The inclusion of women in decision-making is a fundamental human right. Women should participate in...
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08 August 2022

From the Government Gazette and Media Statements (8 August 2022)

GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE The Criminal and Related Matters Amendment Act, 2021, is now in force, among other things requiring that: anyone accused of domestic violence should appear in court before bail is considered, and that a court should consider...
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07 August 2022

The Week Ahead: Women’s Day & Zama Zamas Debates

Parliament is taking full advantage of the public holiday. It has scheduled a fairly light but eclectic programme. On Wednesday, the NCOP will hold a debate to commemorate Women’s Day. In keeping with previous speeches, lawmakers are expected to focus...
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01 August 2022

From the Government Gazette and Media Statements (1 August 2022)

GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE The Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act Amendment Act, 2021 is now in force, according to a recent presidential proclamation. The Act is one of three new statutes expected to go some way towards...