Statement by Mr. Windy Plaatjies, MP, in the National Assembly during the Debate on Report of the Joint Standing Committee on Defence – Midterm Strategic Review of the SANDF

by testdesign | May 13, 2025 | 2025, MP Speeches

13 May 2025 Honourable Members, I would like to extend my gratitude for the opportunity to be part of a discussion of such importance. The midterm review of the South African National Defence coincides with a crucial point in our country, our continent, and the world....

STATEMENT OF THE CAUCUS OF THE AFRICAN NATIONAL CONGRESS ON THE ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE MINISTER OF FINANCE REGARDING THE PROPOSED 0.5% VAT INCREASE

by testdesign | May 12, 2025 | 2025, Media Statements

24 April 2025 The Caucus of the African National Congress (ANC) in Parliament welcomes the announcement by the Minister of Finance to stop the proposed increase in Value Added Tax (VAT) which was scheduled to commence on 1 May 2025. Following the adoption of the...

ANC CALLS FOR IMMEDIATE ACTION TO STRENGTHEN SITA AND SUPPORT ITS MANDATE IN THE ICT SECTOR

by testdesign | May 10, 2025 | 2025, Media Statements

10 May 2025 The ANC Study Group on Communication and Digital Technology is deeply concerned about the ongoing discussions regarding the regulation to decentralise ICT procurement powers from the State Information Technology Agency (SITA). These discussions have...

Subject for discussion (Ms K A Ramolobeng): The influence of global white supremacist movements on white nationalism in South Africa by Hon. A. Kumbaca (MP)

by testdesign | May 9, 2025 | 2025, MP Speeches

9 May 2025 Honourable Chairperson, Honourable Members, Let me start by saying each successive generation in our country has had to grapple with the question: What kind of nation do we want to be? This question carries constitutional and political connotations, but...

ANC PARLIAMENTARY CAUCUS STANDS FIRM AGAINST DA’S ATTACK ON EMPLOYMENT EQUITY ACT

by testdesign | May 6, 2025 | 2025, Media Statements

06 May 2025 The Democratic Alliance’s recent push to challenge the Employment Equity Amendment Act is a direct attack on the progress South Africa has made towards building a more just and equitable society. At a time when our nation must accelerate the redress of...