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Zawya
02-07-2025
- Politics
- Zawya
Powers and Privileges Committee Refers Mr Visvin Reddy's Matter to Parliamentary Disciplinary Committee
The Powers and Privileges Committee this afternoon resolved to refer the matter, at the request of the Speaker of the National Assembly (NA), relating to the conduct of Mr Visvin Reddy during the sitting of the 4 March 2025, to Parliament's Disciplinary Committee. The committee agreed that although Mr Reddy's actions do not constitute contempt of Parliament as per Section 12 of the Powers, Privileges and Immunities of Parliament and Provincial Legislatures Act, his actions do constitute misconduct. The matter was referred to the committee by the Speaker of the National Assembly in terms of rule 214 of the NA Rules. The committee will table its report to the NA for consideration. The committee also considered another matter referred by the Speaker relating to the conduct of Mr Marlon Daniels on 2 April 2025. The committee resolved to proceed with a formal inquiry to determine, through oral evidence, whether Mr Daniels' actions constituted contempt of Parliament in terms of the Act and NA Rules. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Republic of South Africa: The Parliament.
Zawya
19-05-2025
- Politics
- Zawya
South Africa: President designates Minister Gwede Mantashe as Acting President
President Cyril Ramaphosa has, in terms of Section 90(1)(b) of the Constitution, designated Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources Gwede Mantashe as the Acting President of the Republic of South Africa from 18 to 22 May 2025. This designation flows from the simultaneous Working Visits by President Ramaphosa and Deputy President Paul Mashatile to the United States of America and the Republic of France respectively. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of The Presidency of the Republic of South Africa.
Zawya
19-05-2025
- Politics
- Zawya
South Africa: Parliament Mourns the Passing of Member of Parliament (MP) Hon. Lungi Mnganga-Gcabashe
The Parliament of the Republic of South Africa mourns the passing of Ms Lungi Annette Mnganga-Gcabashe, Member of Parliament and Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Tourism. Her passing on Saturday, 17 May 2025, has left a profound void in the Parliamentary community and the nation. The Presiding Officers of Parliament, led by the Speaker of the National Assembly, Ms Thoko Didiza, and the Chairperson of the National Council of Provinces, Ms Refilwe Mtshweni-Tsipane, expressed shock at the untimely passing, saying it was a significant loss not only to Parliament but to the democratic project she so passionately served. Said the Presiding Officers: 'Honourable Mnganga-Gcabashe was the embodiment of dignified public service. She served in Parliament with humility and unwavering dedication. In every committee she led, she was firm yet fair, compassionate yet principled. Her contributions to the oversight work of Parliament were not for personal recognition, but for the betterment of our democracy and the people we serve.' Ms Mnganga-Gcabashe became a Member of Parliament in 2004 and served with distinction for over two decades. As Chairperson of both the Portfolio Committee on Public Enterprises and, most recently, the Portfolio Committee on Tourism, she played a key role in strengthening Parliamentary oversight and ensuring accountability across government entities. Ms Mnganga-Gcabashe's unwavering commitment to women's rights was woven into every aspect of her parliamentary work. A lifelong activist for gender equality, she advocated for laws and championed oversight that advanced the empowerment and protection of women. Her leadership ensured that Parliament remained a voice for the voiceless, especially marginalised women, and that transformation was not just a goal, but a lived reality. The Presiding Officers extend heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, and comrades of Honourable Lungi Mnganga-Gcabashe and to her political home, the African National Congress. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Republic of South Africa: The Parliament.
