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Advancing Solidarity, Equality, and Sustainable Development to Tackle Critical Global Challenges
MS AF MUTHAMBI, MP Delivery on 07 March 2025 (Virtual Platform) Introduction: As we gather today to reflect on the future direction of our nation...
ANC CONDEMNS HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATIONS AT ZANZOU NIGHT CLUB
M Chauke The ANC has noted with sadness the videos circulating on social media detailing incidents of violence, harassment and abuse directed toward...
THE FIRST BLACK FEMALE SCIENTIST SENAMILE MASANGO DIED
L Sapo The ANC mourns the passing on of the country's first black female nuclear scientist Senamile Masango on Sunday 9 February 2025....
Statement by Samuel Moela, MP, in the National Assembly during the Debate on Advancing the ideals of solidarity, equality and sustainable development to tackle critical global challenges
STATEMENT ON THE NON-COMPLIANCE OF LANDFILL SITES IN SOUTH AFRICA
20 March 2025 The ANC Study Group on Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment is alarmed and greatly concerned about the non-compliance of 60% of...
THE ANC CONDEMNS THE KILLING OF GQEBERHA-BASED ACTIVIST PAMELA MABINI
The ANC caucus condemns the brutal killing of the Gqeberha-based whistle-blower and gender activist, Ms Pamela Mabini, who was shot outside her home...
STATEMENT ON THE NON-COMPLIANCE OF LANDFILL SITES IN SOUTH AFRICA
20 March 2025 The ANC Study Group on Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment is alarmed and...
WELCOMING ADDITIONAL FUNDING AND CELEBRATING THE ACHIEVEMENTS OF THE 6TH ADMINISTRATION UNDER MAMA ANGIE MOTSHEKGA
14 March 2025 The ANC Study Group on Basic Education welcomes the additional recent allocation of...
ANC CAUCUS STATEMENT ON THE TABLING OF THE BUDGET 2025
12 March 2025 The African National Congress Caucus in Parliament looks forward to the...
INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY 2025: A CALL TO ACTION FOR WOMEN IN THEIR DIVERSITY
8 March 2025 On this International Women’s Day, observed on 8 March 2025, we join the...
ANC PARLIAMENTARY CAUCUS COMMENDS THE WESTONARIA DRUG BUST
8 March 2025 The ANC study group on Police commends the work of Crime Intelligence and...
ANC STUDY GROUP ON BASIC EDUCATION ON THE MINISTER’S ENDORSEMENT OF BRANDED PORTABLE DESKS
28 February 2025 The African National Congress (ANC) Study Group on Basic Education is profoundly...
ANC CALLS FOR IMMEDIATE ACTION ON HIGHER EDUCATION ISSUES AND SUPPORT FOR STUDENTS’ RIGHTS
20 February 2025 The ANC Study Group on Higher Education and Training is deeply concerned about...
ANC STUDY GROUP ON WOMEN, YOUTH, AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES CONDEMNS ALLEGED ASSAULT OF YOUNG MEN AT NIGHTCLUB ZANZOU IN GAUTENG, PRETORIA
18 February 2025The ANC study group for Women, Youth, and Persons with Disabilities strongly...
ANC CAUCUS CONDEMNS FRAUD AND CORRUPTION AT ESKOM
14 February 2025 The ANC Parliamentary Caucus expresses its strongest condemnation of the rampant...
ANC PARLIAMENTARY CAUCUS CALLS FOR DECORUM IN PARLIAMENT DURING PERIOD OF NATIONAL MOURNING FOR FALLEN DRC TROOPS
10 February 2025 The African National Congress Parliamentary Caucus has called on members of the...
Advancing Solidarity, Equality, and Sustainable Development to Tackle Critical Global Challenges
MS AF MUTHAMBI, MP Delivery on 07 March 2025 (Virtual Platform) Introduction: As we gather today to reflect on the future direction of our nation and its role within the global community, we must examine the rapidly evolving political and economic landscape of the...
Statement by Samuel Moela, MP, in the National Assembly during the Debate on Advancing the ideals of solidarity, equality and sustainable development to tackle critical global challenges
“Transforming the economy through inclusive growth and unleashing enterprise that leads to job creation, instead of more government-run transformation initiatives” by Hon. Mzwandile Masina, Chairperson of Trade Industry and Competition (DTIC)
Friday, 14 March 2025, 10am Honourable Chairperson Members of Parliament Fellow South African The African National Congress welcomes the debate as proposed by Hon. Chance of the Democratic Alliance (DA). Perhaps the debate must start with giving a brief historical...
Restoring governance to improve the management and functionality of water service authorities to better manage their water and sanitation infrastructure.
Water and Sanitation Comrade K.S. Ramaila ANC, (MP) 14 March 2025 Restoring governance to improve the management and functionality of water service authorities to better manage their water and sanitation infrastructure. Honourable Chairperson Honourable Minister...
Debate Customary Initiation by Zwelini Mkhize
Madam Speaker The customary initiation is an age-old tradition that is practiced across the length and breadth of our country with an impact that varies from community to community. The deaths of initiates have been a source of deep concern in our society. The...
Towards safer and legal initiation: The role of traditional leaders in the customary initiation by Cde Sompa
The role that must be played by traditional leaders to ensure safe and legal initiations. Traditional leaders play a huge role in our diverse societies. They act as custodians of culture and traditions of our society. They are the first point of contact whenever...
ANC CONDEMNS HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATIONS AT ZANZOU NIGHT CLUB
M Chauke The ANC has noted with sadness the videos circulating on social media detailing incidents of violence, harassment and abuse directed toward patrons at ZanZou Bar Lounge in Pretoria recently. We condemn with the strongest terms these violations of human...
THE FIRST BLACK FEMALE SCIENTIST SENAMILE MASANGO DIED
L Sapo The ANC mourns the passing on of the country's first black female nuclear scientist Senamile Masango on Sunday 9 February 2025. The 37-year-old, who many South Africans thought of as the “queen of science, was a beacon of hope for many young people,...
THE ANC CONDEMNS THE KILLING OF GQEBERHA-BASED ACTIVIST PAMELA MABINI
The ANC caucus condemns the brutal killing of the Gqeberha-based whistle-blower and gender activist, Ms Pamela Mabini, who was shot outside her home on Friday, 7 March 2025. The founder of the Maro Foundation and Daily Dispatch Local Hero 2023 Pamela Mabini was...
EU ANNOUNCES 4.7 BILLION EURO INVESTMENT PACT WITH SOUTH AFRICA
We welcome the announcement of a 4.7-billion-euro investment package by the European Union leaders during a visit to South Africa on Thursday 13 March 2025, aimed at supporting the country’s just energy transition. The commitment was made during the first...
THE NATIONAL SYSTEM OF INNOVATION TRANSFORMATION SUMMIT
The commitment to one of the core strategic objectives of the National Democratic Revolution (NDR), as envisioned by the African National Congress (ANC), is the importance of innovation in driving economic growth and social change. Thus, the convening of The National...
PRASA DEVELOPMENTS
One of our recovery success stories which the ANC believes is encouraging is that Prasa seems to be on track to restore commuter rail services in major urban areas. New Prasa management are getting to grips with the enormous task after years of overwhelming neglect...
MOTION ON THE PASSING OF THEBUSINESSMAN AND PHILANTHROPIST DOUW STEYN
(M MMOLOTSANE / C DIKGALE ) The African National Congress moves without notice: That the House notes with deep sadness the passing of the South African entrepreneur and business mogul Douw Steyn at the age of 72 on Tuesday, 4 February 2025, after a short illness;...
MOTION ON DYLAN NAIDOO
(E NKOSI) The African National Congress moves without notice: That the House celebrates South African golfer Dylan Naidoo and the defining moment of his career when he clinched his first European Tour title at the Investec SA Open Championship in extraordinary...
MOTION ON THE PASSING OF LEGENDARY MUSICIAN SUTHUKAZI AROSI
(P NDAMASE ) The African National Congress moves without notice: That the House notes with deep sadness the passing of the South African music icon and actor, Suthukazi Arosi at the age of 64 on Thursday, February 13, after a battle with cancer; acknowledges that...
MOTION ON THE NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY’S UNVEILING OF THE SIYA KOLISI RESIDENCE AND INVICTUS RESIDENCE
(G KGABO) The African National Congress moves without notice: That the House welcomes the North-West University’s unveiling of the Siya Kolisi Residence and Invictus Residence on Monday 24 February 2025; acknowledges that the new Kolisi residence on...
MOTION ON FIVE SA MUSICIANS WINNING BIG AT INTERNATIONAL AWARDS CEREMONIES
(S SOMPA-MASIU ) The African National Congress moves without notice: That the House welcomes the achievement of five South African musicians at two different ceremonies on international stages recently; understands that the composer and producer Wouter Kellerman won...
MOTION ON DIWALI
(P Ndamase) 1. The African National Congress moved without notice: That the House - (1) notes that on 31st of October, the Hindu community celebrates one of the biggest and most important festivals for Hindus, the festival of...
Motion On Online Listing Of Maintenance Defaulters
5 November 2024 I hereby move without notice on behalf of the African National Congress that the House – 1) Note that on 1 November, the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development took a very important step against child maintenance defaulters;2) Also note...
Motion On Limpopo Government Actions On Food Poising In Schools
5 November 2024 I hereby move without notice on behalf of the African National Congress that the House – 1) Note that the Limpopo Executive Council convened on 30 October 2024 to address the alarming surge of food poisoning incidents reported across schools in the...
Motion On Signing Of The Upstream Petroleum Resources Development Bill
5 November 2024 I hereby move without notice on behalf of the African National Congress that the House – Note that on 31 October President Cyril Ramaphosa assented to the Upstream Petroleum Resources Development Bill Also note that the Act seeks to accelerate...
Motion without notice by Hon Sithole by Hon Sithole
5 November I hereby move without notice on behalf of the African National Congress that the Council: - Notes that today (4 November) marks World Tsunami Awareness Day 5 November, which is a day that was established by the United Nations General Assembly in 2015 to...
Motion without notice by Hon Phala
5 November 2024 I hereby move without notice on behalf of the African National Congress that the House – Notes with concern the 20% year-on-year increase in the number of police officers killed in South Africa with 111 murdered in the 2023/24 financial year. Further,...
Motion without notice by Hon Medupe
5 November 2024 I hereby move without notice on behalf of the African National Congress that the House – Notes that a police constable in North West shot his girlfriend and her male friend dead before turning the gun on himself on Saturday morning. Further note that...
Reply By President Cyril Ramaphosa To The Debate On The Opening Of Parliament Address Parliament, Cape Town 22 July 2024
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Opening Of Parliament Address by President Cyril Ramaphosa
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Joint Sitting Debate On The President’s State Of The Nation Address By Cllr. B C Stofile SALGA President
14 February 2024 “STRIDES OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT IN CREATING A BETTER LIFE AND INTERVENTIONS TO ADDRESS GOVERNANCE CHALLENGES” Speaker of the National Assembly, Honourable Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula;The Chairperson of the NCOP, Honourable Amos Masondo;Your Excellency;...
Speech by the Gauteng MEC for Finance, Jacob Mamabolo, during the State of the Nation Address debate
13 February 2024 Thank you Madam Speaker, Hon Chair, Hon House Chairs,Your Excellency, President and Deputy PresidentChief WhipMinisters and Deputy MinistersPremiers and MECsAll Honorable MembersPeople of our country, People of Gauteng INTRODUCTION Hon members I am...
Remarks by Minister GNM Pandor at the Parliamentary Debate on the SONA
13 February 2023 Honourable Speaker,Honourable NCOP Chairperson,Honourable President,Honourable Deputy President,Honourable Members of Parliament,Fellow South Africans As we reflect on the past 30 years of South Africa’s foreign policy, the country can be proud of the...
State of the Nation Address Debate Honourable Minister of Health, Dr MJ Phaahla
13 February 2024 The Speaker of the National Assembly, Hon Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqcakula,Chairperson of the NCOP, Hon Amos Masondo,President of the Republic of South Africa, His Excellency Cyril Ramaphosa,Deputy President, Honourable Paul Mashatile,My fellow Cabinet...
Declaration on Legal Practice Bill [B 11B-2017] (s75) Hon. Stan Maila (MP)
14 November 2017 The African National Congress rises in support of the Legal Practice Amendment Bill. The ANC promotes the values of human rights, justice, human dignity and equality. These were among the key issues which were at the heart of our liberation struggle...
Declaration by Hon S Mchunu on the Report of the Portfolio Committee on Higher Education and Training
DECLARATION BY HON S MCHUNU ON THE REPORT OF THE PORTFOLIO COMMITTEE ON HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING ON ITS OVERSIGHT VISIT TO THE POST-SCHOOL EDUCATION AND TRAINING INSTITUTIONS IN KWAZULU-NATAL AND 24 OCTOBER 2017 Honourable Members, Let me say as the Committee we...
Declaration of the 2013 ANC Parliamentary Caucus Lekgotla, Parliament – Cape Town
2 March 2013 We the members of the African National Congress Parliamentary Caucus held our annual Caucus Lekgota in Cape Town from 1-2 March 2013, under the theme: "Consolidating People`s Power for Social and Economic Development". The Lekgotla was attended by members...
Budget Debate Vote 1: Presidency by Hounourable Dr Joe Maswangayi 24 July 2024
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NCOP Basic and Higher Education Budget Vote Debate by Comrade M. Mokwele
24 July 2024 In her budget vote speech, the honourable Minister, Dr Hlengiwe Nkabane, emphasized that the primary objective for the 7th Administration is the development of a skilled and capable workforce, along with the expansion of the country's skills base to...
NCOP Basic Education Budget Vote by Comrade D, Fienies
24 July 2024 The importance of basic education in dealing with socio-economic issues Basic education is a cornerstone for addressing a wide array of socio-economic issues. It lays the foundation for individuals to lead productive and fulfilling lives, contributing to...
Budget Debate Vote 1: Presidency by Honourable TM Chauke Adonis 24 July 2024
Budget Vote 1 Honourable TM Chauke Adonis Honorable President of the Republic of South Africa, Deputy President, Ministers, Chairperson of the House, Chairperson of Committees, Honorable Members of Parliament, Fellow South Africans, and the Globe at Large, I...
NCOP Basic and Higher Education Budget Vote Debate by Comrade Sibande
24 July 2024 Honourable House Chairperson, it is imperative that we make significant investments in upgrading and maintaining the infrastructure of higher institutions of learning. Creating modern and conducive learning environments is paramount to our future success....
Debate Speech By The Department Of Communications And Digital Technologies Deputy Minister Mondli Gungubele During Budget Vote 1 2024 – National Assembly – Cape Town, 23 July 2024
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Questions to the Deputy President – 5 September 2024
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Questions to the President – 29 August 2024
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Deputy President Paul Mashatile Replies to Oral Questions in The National Assembly
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National Council of Provinces Questions for Oral Reply Thursday, Deputy President
18 November 2021 Interventions relating to basic service delivery 19. Mr S J Mohai (Free State: ANC) to ask the Deputy President: Whether, in light of the current state of municipalities in the country and their obvious failure to deliver basic services to...
Oral Replies by Deputy President David Mabuza to the National Council of Provinces
7 November 2019 Question: On maintenance strategies in place at Eskom, to ensure grid reliability for viable electricity supply and asset lifetime. Reply Honourable Chairperson, we indeed acknowledge that our country is currently experiencing enormous energy...
Oral Replies by Deputy President David Mabuza to the National Assembly
22 October 2019 QUESTION: On the role played by the Human Resources Development Council of South Africa in addressing the shortages of critical skills required to improve service delivery at local government level. REPLY Honourable Speaker, The Human...
The NHI is a fund to pay for the healthcare of everyone in South Africa.
Core content messages ‒ The NHI is a fund to pay for the healthcare of everyone in South Africa. All of us will contribute to this fund – through taxes and/or special contributions – in line with what we can afford. ‒ Everyone will be entitled to free healthcare when...
Heritage Month 2009
By Dr Mathole Motshekga, Chief Whip of the ANC Since the advent of democracy in South Africa, we have made it an annual tradition to celebrate September as both the Heritage and Tourism Month. In doing so, our government selects an appropriate theme for each year, and...
Sowing Division
25 August 2008 A response to the article, ANC makes the state its enemy, by Njabulo Ndebele The apartheid state machinery used every dirty trick in the book to sow division in the ANC. It spoke of communists and nationalists, of moderates and radicals, it spoke of...
Deepening the fight against crime
15 August 2008 In his closing address to the 52nd National Conference of the African National Congress, President Jacob Zuma, among other things said, "I therefore call on all ANC branches to actively lead, champion and facilitate crime prevention strategies." In this...
Women’s Day
8 August 2008 Fifty two years ago, on August 9, 1956, thousands of women representing the heroic women of our country marched to the Union Buildings to present their demands to the then Prime Minister. The women said, "We are women from every part of South Africa. We...
Response to Fivaz-Njenje’s Sunday Times article
6 July 2008 George Fivaz and Gibson Njenje, respectively former national police commissioner and national intelligence agency deputy head, hit the nail on the head in their sober contribution to the discourse on the future of the Directorate of Special Operations,...