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 […]
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 […]
National Council on Gender-Based Violence and Femicide and its place in the struggle for women’s equality.
Cde Reneilwe Pholwane (9 minutes) The NCGBVF is a statutory body that was signed into law on the 24th of May 2024. It has a responsibility of providing leadership in […]
Reflections on South Africa and Gender Equality, 30 years into democracy.
Cde Fisani Shabangu (9 minutes) To translate to IsiZulu Emuva kweminyaka engamashumi amathathu selokhu kwangena I African National Congress emandleni. Uhambo esesiluhambile ekuthuthukiseni abantu bakithi luyabonakala. Abantu besifazane basesimweni esincono […]
The international status of women since the first convention in 1848, 1946 UN Commission on Status of Women and the 21st century global world order today
Cde Meagan Chauke-Adonis(10 minutes) International Women’s Day originated in the early 20th century in the Europe and North America. The studies report that in 1909, February 28, the first women’s […]
South Africa’s Fiscal Position and Required Measures to expand spending to attain National Policy Objectives
Comrade Gcaleka- Mazibuko 07 March 2025 The African National Congress has always emphasised a developmental macroeconomic framework to advance the transformation our economy and address the injustices of colonialism and […]
DEBATE ON THE DECISION BY THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT TO HALT AID TO SOUTH AFRICA AND THE RESPONSE THERETODR PA MOTSOALEDI, MINISTER OF HEALTH
THE URGENT NEED FOR THE GOVERNMENT TO GROW THE ECONOMY, CREATE JOBS AND SPEND MORE EFFICIENTLY AS AN ALTERNATIVE TO INCREASING TAXES AND DEFICITS TO ACHIEVE A SOUTH AFRICA THAT WORKS FOR ITS PEOPLE
AN INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY TO GROW THE SOUTH AFRICAN ECONOMY THROUGH DOMESTIC VALUE ADDITION TO CREATE JOBS HON. LUFEFE MKUTU Much has been made of the acute macroeconomic fragilities and challenges […]
DPSA Debate: Governance and Monitoring Cluster by Cde Xaba-Ntshaba Speaking Notes
Research and Development Unit Office of the Chief Whip Governance and Monitoring cluster In 1997 the founding father of our nation President Nelson Mandela introduced Batho Pele initiative for […]
Statement by Thokozile Sokanyile, MP, in the National Assembly during the Debate on The decision by the United States Government to halt aid to South Africa and the response thereto
Honourable Members, I stand before you to engage on a fundamental feature of any prosperous society – a well-functioning health system. It is fundamental because it affects the everyday realities […]