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As part of Minister Nzimande’s extensive official visit to the Republic of Tunisia, earlier, the Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI) signed a partnership to scale up science, technology and innovation cooperation with Tunisia.

Tunisia: A democratic dream destroyed

Fourteen years ago, Tunisia was the very emblem of hope

Late former deputy president David Mabuza. (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)

Mabuza says he was hospitalised in Russia at his own cost

The speaker of parliament intervened when the DA demanded the deputy president comment on rumours he had been poisoned, saying health information was confidential

Former parliamentary speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula on Thursday thanked the uMkhonto weSizwe Military Veterans Association (MKMVA) for allowing her to speak at a public ANC event for the first time since her arrest last year.
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Mapisa-Nqakula elected as speaker of parliament

Former defence minister voted in ahead of the Democratic Alliance’s Annelie Lotriet

Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane. (David Harrison/M&G)

Mkhwebane moves to halt ‘grossly unfair’ impeachment process

The public protector has labelled her possible impeachment as unconstitutional and unlawful

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DA vows to challenge Deputy Speaker’s ruling in court

Deputy Speaker Lechesa Tsenoli ruled that DA leader Mmusi Maimane’s calling President Jacob Zuma an “accused criminal” in Parliament was out of order.

Baleka Mbete insists that her ­decision to ask the EFF to leave Parliament was not motivated by her ANC affiliation.

Parliament backs Mbete in Twitter campaign

Parliament launched a #KnowYourSpeaker campaign, championing Baleka Mbete after a walkout handed the ANC success in a vote of no confidence in her.

ANC chairperson Baleka Mbete.

ANC backs Mbete ahead of no-confidence motion

The ANC says it is behind National Assembly speaker Baleka Mbete as five parties prepare for a vote of no confidence in her abilities as speaker.

Baleka Mbete insists that her ­decision to ask the EFF to leave Parliament was not motivated by her ANC affiliation.

Parties unite for vote of no confidence in Mbete

Five political parties have joined forces to oust National Assembly speaker Baleka Mbete, saying she is an obstacle to constructive debate.

Travelgate facts ‘misrepresented’

The liquidator trying to recover money owed by MPs says the Speaker of Parliament is not giving the full story.