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MONITOR newsletter Jun/Jul 2017
A monthly newsletter to keep communities informed about what is happening in Parliament
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Gender-Based Violence
The Portfolio Committee on Police was briefed by the Civilian Secretariat for Police on the statistics relating to the implementation of the Domestic Violence Act. More…
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Did you know?
The prescription bar set on sexual assault cases has been removed and victims of sexual assault offences dating back more than 20 years might now feel encouraged to report their cases. More…
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Socio Economic Rights for All
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Education
According to the Auditor-General of South Africa, around R10 billion is spent every year on infrastructure for basic education. More…
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Religion
Following media reports of congregants being asked to eat grass, snakes, drink petrol or part with considerable sums, the CRL Rights Commission decided to probe why people believed in and participated in some of these practices. More…
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Sign language
Deaf South Africa requested a review of sections 6 (1) and 6 (5) (a) of the Constitution to include the South African Sign Language (SALS) as an official language. More…
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Legislative Developments
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Cabinet has approved the publication of the Customary Initiation Bill. Once approved, the Bill will deal with the abuse of the initiation practice and provide norms and standards for conducting this customary practice. More…
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