Impoverished communities have a complicated relationship with political engagement, which is vital for their survival
Those penalised included the minister in the presidency responsible for planning, monitoring and evaluation, Maropene Ramokgopa
More than 100 young protesters were killed by the police, sparking outrage against the king
Most political parties have not made their constituents aware of how to gain access to their members of Parliament
In the build-up to the election of the president, the DA had intimated that it would put its own candidate, but it was not to be.
MPs will from Tuesday have a chance to examine and discuss President Ramaphosa’s State of the Nation address
After a spat between MPs over post-school qualifications, the M&G dataset reveals more than half of MPs have university degrees
Members of Parliament will spend Monday debating President Cyril Ramaphosa’s February 16 State of the Nation Address.
Matuma Letsoalo speaks to the Democratic Alliance leader as he puts out fires.
Our National Assembly is less democracy in action than it is democratic inaction.
Despite gains, the overall picture is of an excruciatingly slow pace in increasing women’s participation in the African political space, surveys show.
Top-of-the-range tech equipment, state equipment and free flights form part of MPs’ salary packages.
Julius Malema’s Economic Freedom Fighters has been at the centre of a number of controversies on the first day of the new Parliament.
ANC national chair Baleka Mbete is the uncontested new speaker of the National Assembly after receiving more than 70% of the votes.
To everyone I owe my new credit limit to, I swear allegiance. So help me Jacob.
Parliament’s 400 new and returning MPs have been sworn in, with newcomers including Julius Malema and Floyd Shivambu.
The ANC may have to go begging to the opposition to make Baleka Mbete SA’s second deputy president, given that her name appears on the national list.
The ANC’s Jackson Mthembu is already planning his memoirs, while Agang seemed a little confused about which members were headed for Parliament.
Numerous Cosatu leaders will take seats for the ANC in Parliament in what critics are calling their reward for remaining loyal to the ruling party.
The Diepsloot killings, the EFF’s official launch, the US government shutdown ends and Mps declare some interesting gifts. Elephant, anyone?
