insert_link South Africa S.A Parliament Continues Work Amid MK Party Boycott Despite the MK Party's boycott of the first S.A National Assembly sitting and its challenge to election results, South Africa's Parliament has reaffirmed its commitment to its constitutional duties. Parliament spokesperson, Moloto Mothapo confirmed that arrangements are in place for all elected members, except those from the MK Party, to participate in sittings and activities in Cape Town. Mothapo dismissed the MK Party's claims of unconstitutionality, emphasizing Parliament's legal obligation […] todayJune 11, 2024 17
insert_link South Africa SA’s Deputy Speaker Tsenoli to Serve as Acting National Assembly Speaker Following Mapisa-Nqakula’s Resignation South Africa's Parliament has announced that Deputy Speaker Lechesa Tsenoli will continue in his role as acting National Assembly speaker. This decision comes after the immediate resignation of Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula amid corruption allegations. Mapisa-Nqakula has emphasized that her resignation does not imply any admission of guilt regarding the allegations against her. Parliament's spokesperson, Moloto Mothapo, stated that Mapisa-Nqakula's decision was motivated by a profound respect for the integrity of Parliament. […] todayApril 4, 2024 49
insert_link South Africa SA’s National Prosecuting Authority’s Investigates Speaker of National Assembly for Alleged Corruption South Africa's Parliament confirms that the National Prosecuting Authority's Investigating Directorate has conducted a search and seizure operation at the Johannesburg home of the Speaker of the National Assembly, Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula. The probe is connected to alleged corruption during her tenure as Minister of Defence and Military Veterans. Parliament's spokesperson, Moloto Mothapo, asserts her innocence, stating that she fully cooperated during the search. He emphasizes that Mapisa-Nqakula remains committed to […] todayMarch 20, 2024 17
