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Dozens picket outside Parliament against gender-based violence – News from GroundUp

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Dozens picket outside Parliament against gender-based violence: Concern over loss of momentum since massive protests following Uyinene Mrwetyana’s murder Source: GroundUp News. Woman seeks to sue rapists 40 years after attack: Case could overturn three-year prescription on civil claims for sexual offences Source: GroundUp News. Equal Education demands release of KZN learner transport policy: “It’s difficult to concentrate in class after a long walk” says learner Source: GroundUp … [Read more...] about Dozens picket outside Parliament against gender-based violence – News from GroundUp

NLC Commissioner misleads Parliament – again – News from GroundUp

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NLC Commissioner misleads Parliament – again: Dodgy lawyer paid millions in Lottery grants while also doing legal work for NLC Source: GroundUp News. High demand for contraceptive pills smuggled in from Zimbabwe: The market is fuelled by the struggle women have to access health facilities Source: GroundUp News. Workers pay for CCMA services that were once free: CCMA in Benoni “has outsourced to the internet cafe next door” Source: GroundUp News. Report shows dangerous levels of … [Read more...] about NLC Commissioner misleads Parliament – again – News from GroundUp

Parliament shortlists eight candidates for Lottery chair – News from GroundUp

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Parliament shortlists eight candidates for Lottery chair: Public has until 8 March to comment or raise objections Source: GroundUp News. Mother loses two children and friend in Crossroads fire: In a separate fire, 14 families are still battling to rebuild their homes that burnt down in Philippi Source: GroundUp News. Shacks flooded by vandalised pipe in drought-stricken Gqeberha: The theft of a valve has been blamed for the massive water spout Source: GroundUp News. NGOs warn latest … [Read more...] about Parliament shortlists eight candidates for Lottery chair – News from GroundUp

“The farmers are coming!” protesters march to Parliament – News from GroundUp

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“The farmers are coming!” protesters march to Parliament: MEC Meyer says farmers are living in fear Source: GroundUp News. Housing protest after Gauteng “delivers nothing” on 2018 promise: Protesters want to know what happened to the Rapid Land Release Program Source: GroundUp News. 92 cases struck from court roll in three months due to police inefficiency: “Dockets are disappearing in different police stations. Cases are just disappearing off the roll” Source: GroundUp … [Read more...] about “The farmers are coming!” protesters march to Parliament – News from GroundUp

Coronavirus: Belgrade protesters storm Serb parliament over curfew – Lockdown News

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Coronavirus: Belgrade protesters storm Serb parliament over curfew: The protests began peacefully on Tuesday evening and included students and families, angered by a move to re-impose a weekend curfew because of a rise in coronavirus infections. Protesters broke into ... Source: "Coronavirus Lockdown" - BingNews. Met carried out 22,000 searches on young black men during lockdown: More than 80% stop-and-search procedures between March to May led to no further action ... Source: "Coronavirus … [Read more...] about Coronavirus: Belgrade protesters storm Serb parliament over curfew – Lockdown News

Reconvene Parliament to solve the national energy crisis

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The following statement was delivered today by Democratic Alliance (DA) Leader, Mmusi Maimane, at Nkululeko House, Johannesburg. Maimane was joined by DA Shadow Minister of Public Enterprises, Natasha Mazzone, and DA National Spokesperson, Solly Malatsi: Today South Africa faces a national electricity crisis due to years of ANC corruption, looting and mismanagement of Eskom and a refusal to diversify our energy sector. With persistent blackouts in every corner of our nation, we remain on the … [Read more...] about Reconvene Parliament to solve the national energy crisis

Uitenhage News: South Africa: Sitole to Brief Parliament On New Anti-Gang Unit

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South Africa: Sitole to Brief Parliament On New Anti-Gang Unit: National Police Commissioner General Khehla Sitole will on Tuesday brief Parliament's Portfolio Committee on Police on the recently established Anti-Gang Unit. In a statement, committee ... Source: "Uitenhage" - BingNews. SA: Police Committee To Get Briefing On Anti-Gang Unit On Tuesday In Parliament: This follows calls from communities in the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Area for the deployment of the Anti-Gang Unit in the … [Read more...] about Uitenhage News: South Africa: Sitole to Brief Parliament On New Anti-Gang Unit

Provincial Men’s Parliament

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The definition of men should not focus on masculine physiques, but on positive minds and being caring members of society. The notion of responsible men in society, extends beyond campaigns about gender-based violence and HIV/AIDs, it focuses on the broader issues that are facing society. These words were uttered by Eastern Cape Premier Pumulo Masualle during the provincial Men’s Parliament that was hosted by the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality (NMBM) in the old Woolboard Exchange, Military … [Read more...] about Provincial Men’s Parliament

Presiding Officers of Parliament on Nelson Mandela International Day

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Through its constitutional function, Parliament shall continue to strive for the realisation of the ideals, values and freedoms, which Madiba championed. Madiba’s birthday today is particularly special as it marks 100 years since his birth. This year we are also celebrating the centenary birthday of Ms Albertina Sisulu, another dauntless fighter for a democratic South Africa. It was Ms Sisulu, who, on 9 May 1994, nominated Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela as democratic South Africa’s first President … [Read more...] about Presiding Officers of Parliament on Nelson Mandela International Day

Parliament as we know it is a dim memory

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2018 will be another busy, intense and unpredictable year in Parliament – everything from a possible impeachment to legislative battles to investigations to big-picture policy debates and government performance. Here are some predictions of the main stories that will dominate the headlines this year. However, there are two qualifications: this is not an exhaustive list and all can be overtaken by unscheduled debates, statements and events. Impeachment and State Capture There is no gentle … [Read more...] about Parliament as we know it is a dim memory

Mandela University receives praise in Parliament for innovative project.

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Mandela University receives praise in Parliament for innovative project.: Nelson Mandela University’s pioneering microalgae-to-energy project received high praise in the national parliament recently for its versatile eco-solution. The University’s chemical technology institute, InnoVenton, has been developing a suite of microalgae technologies over the past several years, largely funded by the Department of Science & Technology (DST) and Technology Innovation Agency (TIA). … [Read more...] about Mandela University receives praise in Parliament for innovative project.

DA Culverwell motion adopted by Parliament

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DA Culverwell motion adopted by Parliament: The following motion submitted to Parliament by DA MP Terri Stander is adopted by the National Assembly: I hereby move, on behalf of the Democratic Alliance, that this House; Notes that South African Emlyn Culverwell and his fiancé sit jailed in Abu Dhabi for transgressing an United Arab Emirates’ morality law: being pregnant without a marriage certificate; Also notes that despite the UAE being a signatory to the treaty on International Human Rights … [Read more...] about DA Culverwell motion adopted by Parliament

Employment of Members of the SANDF during the Opening of Parliament

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Employment of Members of the SANDF during the Opening of Parliament: President Jacob Zuma has authorised the employment of members of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) for service in cooperation with the South African Police Service (SAPS) to maintain law and order during the Opening of Parliament where the President will deliver the State of the Nation Address 2017. Four Hundred and Forty One (441) members of the SANDF will be employed together with SAPS for the period of 05 … [Read more...] about Employment of Members of the SANDF during the Opening of Parliament

SONA 2017 Live Stream Choices

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The State of the Nation Address 2017 by President Jacob Zuma is scheduled to begin at 7:00 pm tonight, 9 February. Below you will see TWO flavours of Live streaming for the event (eNCA and Parliament) PLUS a live stream of the #SONA2017 hashtag on Twitter AND below that an Instagram stream of SONA 2017 images. SORTED - now all you need is the popcorn and refreshments as you settle down to watch was has become the most entertaining show in South Africa - at least until the EFF and DA have … [Read more...] about SONA 2017 Live Stream Choices