Parliament

ANC Demands Parliamentary Discipline Following Malema and Dugmore Clash

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The African National Congress (ANC) Parliamentary Caucus has formally condemned Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema following a contentious exchange during virtual proceedings of Parliament’s Section 89 Impeachment Committee. According to the ANC caucus, MPs must uphold strict discipline, respect, and parliamentary decorum while carrying out constitutional responsibilities. The confrontation erupted on Wednesday during … Read more

Ramaphosa Halts Phala Phala Impeachment Bid

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President Cyril Ramaphosa has been granted an interdict by the Western Cape High Court suspending the work of Parliament’s impeachment committee until his legal challenge to an independent panel report is decided. Delivered on Friday by Judge André le Grange, the order halts public impeachment hearings tied to the Phala Phala foreign currency theft probe. … Read more

Cat Matlala Trial Begins

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The trial of Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala and four co-accused began in the Johannesburg High Court on Monday, with the state identifying a Russian-model AK-47, serial number 575363, as a central piece of evidence. Matlala, a 49-year-old tenderpreneur, faces 25 charges including conspiracy to commit murder, attempted murder, money laundering, and fraud, all of which he … Read more

Neglected Seized Firearms Found in Cape Police Stations

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Firearms and ammunition seized by police in Cape Town during April remain stored in station evidence rooms instead of undergoing mandatory forensic analysis, according to Ian Cameron, DA MP and chairperson of the National Portfolio Committee on Police. The failure to transfer these items—which include zip guns and weapons with serial numbers removed—to the Forensic … Read more

Queensland Proposes Three-Day Mental Health Detention Extension

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Proposed Queensland legislation would allow the state’s chief psychiatrist to extend the involuntary detention of individuals accused of serious crimes from 24 to 72 hours for mental health examinations. Supporters cite the need for comprehensive assessments, while advocacy groups and unions warn the change risks eroding human rights and normalizing coercive practices in mental health … Read more

IMDA Expands Teochew Film Screenings and Reviews Dialect Classification Rules

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The Singapore government is currently reviewing its film classification framework regarding the use of Chinese dialects in theatrical releases, a policy shift that could reshape how local cinemas manage linguistic content. Minister of State for Communications and Information Tan Kiat How confirmed the review during a parliamentary session, noting that the government is evaluating how … Read more

The UK’s Zany New Political Customs on Display

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Modern British politics is increasingly defined by the intersection of centuries-old ceremonial traditions and the rise of disruptive, individual-led protest culture. As established practices like the physical dragging of a new Speaker to the chair persist, they now share the political stage with the frequent defenestration of prime ministers and the rise of persistent activist … Read more

South Africa’s Impeachment Panel Defies Ramaphosa’s Attempt to Block Proceedings

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President Cyril Ramaphosa’s bid to halt South Africa’s impeachment inquiry over the Phala Phala theft scandal has been rejected by Parliament’s committee, which will now proceed with its work despite his legal challenge. The 31-member panel, meeting on Thursday, voted to oppose Ramaphosa’s urgent interdict application filed June 12 in the Western Cape High Court, … Read more

Tasmania Racing Minister Jane Howlett Resigns Amid Legal Bill Controversy

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Tasmanian Racing Minister Jane Howlett has resigned from the state cabinet, citing “relentless personal and political” attacks from the opposition. Her departure, confirmed shortly before a scheduled parliamentary session, marks the second resignation from Premier Jeremy Rockliff’s cabinet in just over two weeks. Ms. Howlett will remain in parliament as a backbench member. Why Ms. … Read more

EFF and ATM Join Forces to Block Ramaphosa Impeachment Bid

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The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) and the African Transformation Movement (ATM) have confirmed their intention to oppose President Cyril Ramaphosa’s urgent application to interdict Parliament from proceeding with an impeachment inquiry. Ramaphosa filed the papers in the Western Cape High Court on Friday, seeking to halt the process until his separate review application regarding the … Read more

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