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Xolile George

Opening of Parliament Address ‘a powerful symbol of our nation’s ability to overcome adversity’ — Speaker Didiza

South Africa

Opening of Parliament Address ‘a powerful symbol of our nation’s ability to overcome adversity’ — Speaker Didiza

By Velani Ludidi

After five blustering years, the post-election Parliament could turn over a new leaf

South Africa

After five blustering years, the post-election Parliament could turn over a new leaf

By Marianne Merten

Confirmed - Secretary to Parliament Xolile George receives an annual salary of R5m

Business Maverick

Confirmed - Secretary to Parliament Xolile George receives an annual salary of R5m

By Pauli van Wyk

A transformative parliament in SA is a key instrument to drive climate change action

Our Burning Planet

A transformative parliament in SA is a key instrument to drive climate change action

By Xolile George

Why National Assembly burned: SAPS asleep, Parliamentary Protection Services sent off duty, broken firefighting systems

Maverick News

Why National Assembly burned: SAPS asleep, Parliamentary Protection Services sent off duty, broken firefighting systems

By Marianne Merten

Secretary to Parliament’s salary controversy blows back to presiding officers for lack of transparency and accountability

South Africa

Secretary to Parliament’s salary controversy blows back to presiding officers for lack of transparency and accountability

By Marianne Merten

Parliament secretary took pay cut from local government association income — yet still gets over R3-million

Politics

Parliament secretary took pay cut from local government association income — yet still gets over R3-million

By Marianne Merten

Parliament will be rebuilt by November 2025 despite a ‘minor delay’, says Xolile George

South Africa

Parliament will be rebuilt by November 2025 despite a ‘minor delay’, says Xolile George

By Vincent Cruywagen

Rising from the ashes — building blocks for National Assembly’s restoration are being slowly assembled

South Africa

Rising from the ashes — building blocks for National Assembly’s restoration are being slowly assembled

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

It’s back to the future on appointing the new Secretary to Parliament

South Africa

It’s back to the future on appointing the new Secretary to Parliament

By Marianne Merten

From presidential Q&A catch-up to consultations over opposition wins on Secretary to Parliament

South Africa

From presidential Q&A catch-up to consultations over opposition wins on Secretary to Parliament

By Marianne Merten