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 The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Sport, Arts and Culture, Joe McGluwa, has said boxing in South Africa will not die during the term of the committee he chairs. He spoke on the sidelines of the National Boxing Convention, currently underway in East London, and added that boxing needed to be the ultimate winner of the convention. Mr McGluwa said the committee was determined to revive the sport. “We […]

 The Portfolio Committee on Police has applauded the remarkable number of arrests of suspected criminals over the festive season but raised alarm that a worrying disjuncture remains between arrests and convictions. The committee received presentations from the South African Police Service (SAPS) management on the Safer Festive Season operation, policing extortion over the festive season and capacitating the detective services. “It is commendable that 244 951 wanted criminals were arrested […]

 The President of the Arab Republic of Egypt and the President of the Government of the Kingdom of Spain, on the occasion of the President of the Arab Republic of Egypt visit to Madrid on 19 February 2025 (hereinafter “the Participants”), agreed upon the following: 1. Euro-Mediterranean Relations 1.1 At a time when the Mediterranean is confronted with unprecedented challenges and ahead of the 30th anniversary of the Barcelona Process, […]

 The Arab Fund for Economic and Social Development and the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (UN-ESCWA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance the Arab Development Portal (https://apo-opa.co/4h645gR), a key online data resource for Arab countries. This collaboration aims to speed up Arab countries’ progress towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The portal is a regional knowledge and data platform providing access to reliable […]

 The Select Committee on Public Infrastructure and the Minister in the Presidency heard joint oral submissions from stakeholders on the Marine Oil Pollution (Preparedness, Response and Cooperation) Bill [B10-2022]. The bill aims to incorporate the provisions of the International Convention on Oil Pollution Preparedness, Response and Cooperation (OPRC) into South African law. As a party to the OPRC Convention, South Africa is required to adopt measures to prepare for and […]

 The Deputy Speaker, Thomas Tayebwa has urged the European Union Parliament to expedite the process of removing Uganda from its anti-money laundering and terrorism financing grey list. Tayebwa made the request while meeting the Deputy President of the European Union Parliament, Antonella Sberna in Brussels, Belgium on Wednesday, 10 February 2025. Over the years, Uganda has amended several laws to meet the delisting requirements. The most recent amendment was the Anti-Money […]

 The second Forum of Foreign Affairs Committee Chairmen of African Parliaments started on Thursday at the headquarters of Morocco's House of Representatives, under the theme “Towards Establishing Lasting Foundations for Stability and Security in Africa”. The opening session of this Forum, attended by representatives of some 40 African countries, featured speeches by Speaker of the House of Representatives Rachid Talbi Alami, Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates […]

 Parliament has amended its rules of procedure to provide for election of the four backbench commissioners dropping the current system of selection by parties. The House Committee on Rules, Privileges and Discipline, which reviewed the current rules and provided suggested amendments, said this would “give MPs greater control over the election of commissioners, reducing the influence of political parties in the selection process.” The Chairperson of the Committee on Rules, […]

 The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS), Leonardo Santos Simão, today concluded a visit to Mauritania. This visit is part of UNOWAS' continued commitment to support efforts to consolidate peace, stability and development in the sub-region, especially in the Sahel. During his mission, the Special Representative was received in audience by H.E. Mr. Mohamed Ould Cheikh El […]