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parliamentary oversight

‘Reimagining of Parliament’ thwarted by patchy application of State Capture report proposals

Politics

‘Reimagining of Parliament’ thwarted by patchy application of State Capture report proposals

By Marianne Merten

The broken state of policing is the biggest threat to South Africans

South Africa

The broken state of policing is the biggest threat to South Africans

By Mary de Haas

Fewer than one in 10 annual reports filed, a week before deadline — governance wobble?

South Africa

Fewer than one in 10 annual reports filed, a week before deadline — governance wobble?

By Marianne Merten

Secretary Xolile George’s priority is to restore Parliament as ‘the heartbeat for the health of the nation’

South Africa

Secretary Xolile George’s priority is to restore Parliament as ‘the heartbeat for the health of the nation’

By Marianne Merten

Parliament’s intelligence oversight failed to effectively raise the alarm on spooks’ malfeasance - final report

Politics

Parliament’s intelligence oversight failed to effectively raise the alarm on spooks’ malfeasance - final report

By Marianne Merten

New SADC law set to inspire stronger parliamentary committees

South Africa

New SADC law set to inspire stronger parliamentary committees

By Moses Magadza and Clare Musonda

Speaker Thandi Modise tackles parliamentary gripes and criticism of her apology at Zondo commission

South Africa

Speaker Thandi Modise tackles parliamentary gripes and criticism of her apology at Zondo commission

By Marianne Merten

Arms Deal and State Capture claims: Former Speaker Baleka Mbete explains her failure to act

South Africa

Arms Deal and State Capture claims: Former Speaker Baleka Mbete explains her failure to act

By Marianne Merten

Parliamentary oversight, checks and balances are weak and ineffectual — and it’s largely the fault of bad MPs

South Africa

Parliamentary oversight, checks and balances are weak and ineffectual — and it’s largely the fault of bad MPs

By Martin Nicol

State of Corruption: Commission weighs up the failure of parliamentary oversight in South Africa

South Africa

State of Corruption: Commission weighs up the failure of parliamentary oversight in South Africa

By Des Erasmus

Parliamentary overhaul is needed to keep executive in check, commission is told

South Africa

Parliamentary overhaul is needed to keep executive in check, commission is told

By Steve Kretzmann

As committees rush to meet the Budget deadline, oversight may be overlooked

South Africa

As committees rush to meet the Budget deadline, oversight may be overlooked

By Marianne Merten