by testdesign | Jun 26, 2024 | Legacy
Before it can become a law, a bill must be passed by both Houses of Parliament. Most bills are introduced in the National Assembly, but specific bills that affect provinces may be introduced in the NCOP. Once introduced, a bill is referred to the relevant committee....
by testdesign | Jun 26, 2024 | Legacy
The Multi-Party Women’s Caucus in Parliament and the Office of the Deputy Chairperson of the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) hosted the inaugural Charlotte Maxeke Memorial Lecture in honour of the legendary gender rights activist and freedom fighter. The virtual...
by testdesign | Jun 26, 2024 | Legacy
On 2 February 1990, the National Party government unbanned political parties, released many political prisoners and detainees, and unbanned many people, including Nelson Mandela. On 20 and 21 December the first session of CODESA (Convention for a Democratic South...
by testdesign | Jun 26, 2024 | Legacy
From 27 April 1994 to 3 February 1997, South Africa was governed by a Government of National Unity (GNU) under the leadership of African National Congress (ANC). Clause 88 of the interim Constitution of South Africa provided for the establishment of the...
by testdesign | Mar 8, 2024 | Legacy
Presiding Officers since democratic Parliament Dr FN Ginwala 1994-2004. Ms B Mbete 2004-2008. Ms GL Mahlangu- Nkabinde 2008-2009. Mr MV Sisulu 2009-2014. Ms B Mbete 2014-2019. First ANC Caucus Chief Whips Makhenkesi Stofile: 1994-1997 Max V Sisulu: 1997-1998 Tony...
by testdesign | Aug 27, 2019 | Legacy
In September 1993, the South African legislature approved the setting up of a multiparty Transitional Executive Council (TEC) to manage South Africa’s transition to democracy. Two months later, the Interim Constitution under which South Africa was to be...