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STATEMENT ON THE WITHDRAWAL OF POSTBANK SERVICES
30 April 2026 The ANC Study Group on Communications and Digital Technologies notes the announcement by Postbank that, effective 1 May 2026, cash...
ANC PARLIAMENTARY CAUCUS WELCOMES THE EXTENSION OF THE GENERAL FUEL LEVY TO EASE THE COST OF LIVING
29 April 2026 The ANC Parliamentary Caucus welcomes the Minister of Finance’s decision to extend the temporary fuel levy relief until June 2026....
STATEMENT ON MINISTER MALATSI’S USE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN DRAFTING SOUTH AFRICA’S NATIONAL AI POLICY
28 April 2026 The ANC Study Group on Communications and Digital Technologies condemns the institutional embarrassment caused by the Minister of...
ANC CALLS FOR URGENT ACTION ON IRREGULARITIES IN THE R1.6 BILLION TEXTBOOK TENDER
28 April 2026 THE FUTURE OF OUR CHILDREN IS NOT FOR SALE! The ANC Study Group on Basic Education expresses its grave concern and unequivocal...
MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT APPLAUDS LIMPOPO PREMIER FOR SWIFT RESPONSE ON THE TRAGEDY AT GA-MAJA VILLAGE IN POLOKWANE
23 April 2026 The Member of Parliament deployed to the constituency including Ga-Maja Village, Hon Mosa Chabane (MP), commended the government and...
STATEMENT ON PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AMENDMENT AND PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION ACTS
22 April 2026 The ANC welcomes the signing of the Public Administration Management and Public Service Bills into an Act. These Acts are in line with...
STATEMENT ON THE WITHDRAWAL OF POSTBANK SERVICES
30 April 2026 The ANC Study Group on Communications and Digital Technologies notes the...
ANC PARLIAMENTARY CAUCUS WELCOMES THE EXTENSION OF THE GENERAL FUEL LEVY TO EASE THE COST OF LIVING
29 April 2026 The ANC Parliamentary Caucus welcomes the Minister of Finance’s decision to extend...
STATEMENT ON MINISTER MALATSI’S USE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN DRAFTING SOUTH AFRICA’S NATIONAL AI POLICY
28 April 2026 The ANC Study Group on Communications and Digital Technologies condemns the...
ANC CALLS FOR URGENT ACTION ON IRREGULARITIES IN THE R1.6 BILLION TEXTBOOK TENDER
28 April 2026 THE FUTURE OF OUR CHILDREN IS NOT FOR SALE! The ANC Study Group on Basic Education...
MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT APPLAUDS LIMPOPO PREMIER FOR SWIFT RESPONSE ON THE TRAGEDY AT GA-MAJA VILLAGE IN POLOKWANE
23 April 2026 The Member of Parliament deployed to the constituency including Ga-Maja Village, Hon...
STATEMENT ON PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AMENDMENT AND PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION ACTS
22 April 2026 The ANC welcomes the signing of the Public Administration Management and Public...
STATEMENT ON THE ANNOUNCEMENT OF A NEW BATCH OF FOOT AND MOUTH DISEASE VACCINES
22 April 2026 The ANC Study Group on Agriculture welcomes the department’s announcement of a new...
ANC CAUCUS DEMANDS ACCOUNTABILITY AS DA MINISTER’S JOBS-FOR-CRONIES SCHEME UNRAVELS
25 March 2026 The African National Congress (ANC) Parliamentary Caucus, through its Basic...
STATEMENT BY ANC STUDY GROUP ON THE REGISTRATION OF POSTBANK AS A LICENSED FINANCIAL SERVICES PROVIDER
18 March 2026 The ANC Study Group on Communications and Digital Technologies welcomes the...
ANC STUDY GROUP STATEMENT ON THE DEMARCHE OF US AMBASSADOR
12 March 2026The ANC Study Group on International Relations welcomes and supports the decision by...
Division of Revenue Bill by Comrade Gcaleka Mazibuko, ANC MP
21 April 2025 Support for measures to stimulate economic growth and advance social transformation through the social wage The ANC has always advanced a fiscal framework that prioritises the social wage as a key aspect of addressing the injustices of the past to ensure...
Division of Revenue Bill by Comrade M. Segede
21 April 2025 Moving from Oversight to Intervention to fix the local government We debate the 2026 Division of Revenue Bill in a time when the world is confronted with economic volatility due to the aggression of the USA and Israel against Iran. The blockade of the...
DEBATE ON THE SPECIAL APPROPRIATIONS BILL BY HONOURABLE MEMBER NONCEBAGCALEKA-MAZIIBUKO AT THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY OF PARLIAMENT
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Special Appropriation Bill by Comrade O Seate
21 April 2025 Strategic role of Development Financing institutions as pockets of excellence within the state Addressing the spatial inequality and the infrastructure gap in South Africa requires the government to mobilise resources through various financing...
Division of Revenue Bill by Comrade D.R Ntuli
21 April 2025 Reviewing the White Paper on Local Government to strengthen the sphere of government to deliver on its mandate The ANC has declared the year 2026 as the year of fixing local government as a primary priority. This priority is linked to the ongoing efforts...
Special Appropriation Bill by Comrade M. Segede
21 April 2025 Strengthening our democracy through support for Parliament and the IEC local government elections The year 2026 marks a significant phase in our constitutional democracy as we celebrate 30 years since the adoption of our constitution in 1996. Our...
Report of the Portfolio Committee on Trade, Industry and Competition on the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition’s Fourth Quarter Financial and Non-Financial Performance for the 2023/24 Financial Year
23 May 2025 The Portfolio Committee on Trade, Industry and Competition is tasked with overseeing the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition, and its entities. One of the Committee's roles is to assess how the financial and non-financial resources of the...
Statement By Deputy Minister Njabulo Nzuza During Parliament’S Consideration Of The Report Of The Portfolio Committee On Home Affairs On Political Funding Act On The Upper Limit And Disclosure Of Donations To Political Parties, Independent Candidates And Independent Representatives
20 May 2025: Parliament, Good Hope Chamber, Cape Town Honourable House ChairpersonChairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Home AffairsHonourable Members, Today Chairperson we make further strides in our Journey towards creating a just democratic and prosperous...
ANC CONDEMNS HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATIONS AT ZANZOU NIGHT CLUB
M Chauke The ANC has noted with sadness the videos circulating on social media detailing incidents of violence, harassment and abuse directed toward patrons at ZanZou Bar Lounge in Pretoria recently. We condemn with the strongest terms these violations of human...
THE FIRST BLACK FEMALE SCIENTIST SENAMILE MASANGO DIED
L Sapo The ANC mourns the passing on of the country's first black female nuclear scientist Senamile Masango on Sunday 9 February 2025. The 37-year-old, who many South Africans thought of as the “queen of science, was a beacon of hope for many young people,...
THE ANC CONDEMNS THE KILLING OF GQEBERHA-BASED ACTIVIST PAMELA MABINI
The ANC caucus condemns the brutal killing of the Gqeberha-based whistle-blower and gender activist, Ms Pamela Mabini, who was shot outside her home on Friday, 7 March 2025. The founder of the Maro Foundation and Daily Dispatch Local Hero 2023 Pamela Mabini was...
EU ANNOUNCES 4.7 BILLION EURO INVESTMENT PACT WITH SOUTH AFRICA
We welcome the announcement of a 4.7-billion-euro investment package by the European Union leaders during a visit to South Africa on Thursday 13 March 2025, aimed at supporting the country’s just energy transition. The commitment was made during the first...
MOTION ON THE PASSING OF THEBUSINESSMAN AND PHILANTHROPIST DOUW STEYN
(M MMOLOTSANE / C DIKGALE ) The African National Congress moves without notice: That the House notes with deep sadness the passing of the South African entrepreneur and business mogul Douw Steyn at the age of 72 on Tuesday, 4 February 2025, after a short illness;...
MOTION ON DYLAN NAIDOO
(E NKOSI) The African National Congress moves without notice: That the House celebrates South African golfer Dylan Naidoo and the defining moment of his career when he clinched his first European Tour title at the Investec SA Open Championship in extraordinary...
MOTION ON THE PASSING OF LEGENDARY MUSICIAN SUTHUKAZI AROSI
(P NDAMASE ) The African National Congress moves without notice: That the House notes with deep sadness the passing of the South African music icon and actor, Suthukazi Arosi at the age of 64 on Thursday, February 13, after a battle with cancer; acknowledges that...
MOTION ON THE NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY’S UNVEILING OF THE SIYA KOLISI RESIDENCE AND INVICTUS RESIDENCE
(G KGABO) The African National Congress moves without notice: That the House welcomes the North-West University’s unveiling of the Siya Kolisi Residence and Invictus Residence on Monday 24 February 2025; acknowledges that the new Kolisi residence on...
MOTION ON FIVE SA MUSICIANS WINNING BIG AT INTERNATIONAL AWARDS CEREMONIES
(S SOMPA-MASIU ) The African National Congress moves without notice: That the House welcomes the achievement of five South African musicians at two different ceremonies on international stages recently; understands that the composer and producer Wouter Kellerman won...
MOTION ON DIWALI
(P Ndamase) 1. The African National Congress moved without notice: That the House - (1) notes that on 31st of October, the Hindu community celebrates one of the biggest and most important festivals for Hindus, the festival of...
Motion On Online Listing Of Maintenance Defaulters
5 November 2024 I hereby move without notice on behalf of the African National Congress that the House – 1) Note that on 1 November, the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development took a very important step against child maintenance defaulters;2) Also note...
Motion On Limpopo Government Actions On Food Poising In Schools
5 November 2024 I hereby move without notice on behalf of the African National Congress that the House – 1) Note that the Limpopo Executive Council convened on 30 October 2024 to address the alarming surge of food poisoning incidents reported across schools in the...
Motion On Signing Of The Upstream Petroleum Resources Development Bill
5 November 2024 I hereby move without notice on behalf of the African National Congress that the House – Note that on 31 October President Cyril Ramaphosa assented to the Upstream Petroleum Resources Development Bill Also note that the Act seeks to accelerate...
Motion without notice by Hon Sithole by Hon Sithole
5 November I hereby move without notice on behalf of the African National Congress that the Council: - Notes that today (4 November) marks World Tsunami Awareness Day 5 November, which is a day that was established by the United Nations General Assembly in 2015 to...
Motion without notice by Hon Phala
5 November 2024 I hereby move without notice on behalf of the African National Congress that the House – Notes with concern the 20% year-on-year increase in the number of police officers killed in South Africa with 111 murdered in the 2023/24 financial year. Further,...
Motion without notice by Hon Medupe
5 November 2024 I hereby move without notice on behalf of the African National Congress that the House – Notes that a police constable in North West shot his girlfriend and her male friend dead before turning the gun on himself on Saturday morning. Further note that...
Remarks by the Chief Whip of the African National Congress, Mdumiseni Ntuli, on the occasion of the debate on the State of the Nation Address: National Assembly, Cape Town
17 February 2026 Honorable Speaker,Chairperson of the NCOPMr President and Deputy President,Honorable Members,Fellow South Africans, It is my privilege to convey my deepest condolences to the family, friends and comrades of Jesse Jackson who passed away, earlier today...
SONA Debate by Khusela Sangoni Diko MP, Chairperson of Portfolio Committee on Communications and Digital Technologies
18 February 2026 Madam Speaker,Your Excellencies, President Cyril Ramaphosa, Deputy President Paul MashatileHonourable Members,Fellow South Africans, South Africa stands at a defining point of economic renewal. After four consecutive quarters of GDP growth,...
SONA 2026 Debate Delivered by Cde Fasiha Hassan-Duma, Whip for Energy; Mineral & Petroleum Resources
18 February 2026 Madam Speaker, Seventy years after women like Mama Sophie de Bruyn, and thousands more marched, I stand here as proof that their courage moved our country forward toward power and dignity for women. Fifty years after the youth of 1976, whose...
Speech by Hon Mapule Dhlamini – ANC MP On the Occasion of the Debate on the State of the Nation Address, Joint Sitting of Parliament, Cape Town
18 February 2026 Honourable Speaker of the National Assembly and Chairperson of the NCOP; His Excellency, the President of the Republic of South Africa Honourable Cyril Ramaphosa; Honourable Members, Distinguished guests! Honourable President, the State of the Nation...
Response by Eastern Cape Premier Lubabalo Oscar Mabuyane on the occasion of the Debate on the State of the Nation Address (SONA)
17 February 2026 Madam Speaker, Honourable Thoko Didiza President of the Republic, His Excellency Cyril Matamela Ramaphosa Deputy President, Honourable Paul Mashatile Honourable Members, A public representatives entrusted with the historic responsibility of advancing...
SONA DEBATE BY HON. MXOLISI KAUNDA, CHAIRPERSON OF THE SECLECT COMMITTEE ON COOPERATIVE GOVERNANCE AND PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
17 FEBRUARY 2026 • Madam Speaker, Chairperson of the NCOP • Your Excellency, President Cyril Ramaphosa • Deputy President • Honourable Members • Traditional Leaders in our midst • Ladies and Gentlemen • Fellow South Africans Sanibonani. It gives me great pleasure to...
Declaration on Legal Practice Bill [B 11B-2017] (s75) Hon. Stan Maila (MP)
14 November 2017 The African National Congress rises in support of the Legal Practice Amendment Bill. The ANC promotes the values of human rights, justice, human dignity and equality. These were among the key issues which were at the heart of our liberation struggle...
Declaration by Hon S Mchunu on the Report of the Portfolio Committee on Higher Education and Training
DECLARATION BY HON S MCHUNU ON THE REPORT OF THE PORTFOLIO COMMITTEE ON HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING ON ITS OVERSIGHT VISIT TO THE POST-SCHOOL EDUCATION AND TRAINING INSTITUTIONS IN KWAZULU-NATAL AND 24 OCTOBER 2017 Honourable Members, Let me say as the Committee we...
Declaration of the 2013 ANC Parliamentary Caucus Lekgotla, Parliament – Cape Town
2 March 2013 We the members of the African National Congress Parliamentary Caucus held our annual Caucus Lekgota in Cape Town from 1-2 March 2013, under the theme: "Consolidating People`s Power for Social and Economic Development". The Lekgotla was attended by members...
BUDGET VOTE 4: GCIS – PARLIAMENTARY SPEECH, Speaker: Khusela Sangoni Diko, MP
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Economic Transformation Cluster CDT by Comrade Imraan- Speaking Notes
INTRODUCTION Honourable House Chair, I have had the privilege over the past week to attend various budget votes, some of which were for departments headed by DA ministers. I could not help but notice the collegiality that exists between the Ministers/Deputy Ministers...
SPEECH BY THE DEPUTY MINISTER OF BASIC EDUCATION, DR REGINAH MHAULE
2025/26 Budget Vote Speech Focus: Foundational Learning and Branch S – System Planning, Monitoring and Support Honourable House Chairperson,Honourable Minister of Education Ms. Siviwe Gwarube,Members of the Executive, Members of the Portfolio Committee,Honourable...
DR KGOSIENTSHO RAMOKGOPA MINISTER OF ELECTRICITY AND ENERGY DEPARTMENT BUDGET VOTE ADDRESS ELECTRICITY AND ENERGY VOTE 10
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Electricity & Energy Budget Vote 10 Debate by Hon. Fasiha Hassan, MP – African National Congress
10 July 2025 | National Assembly Chairperson, Honourable Members, People of South Africa The ANC rises in support of Budget Vote 10 - the Department of Electricity and Energy. Our point of departure must be the NDP, which calls for a secure, affordable, and...
National Assembly Electricity and Energy Budget Vote Debate No. 10 by Honourable N. Mvana (ANC)
10 July 2025 Speaker this budget vote debate No. 10 for Electricity and Energy is unique in comparison to other budget votes as the Portfolio Committee on Electricity and Energy is a new Portfolio Committee created in the 7th Parliament. This is due to the fact that...
Deputy President David Mabuza Oral Replies to the National Council of Provinces
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Questions to the Deputy President – 5 September 2024
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Questions to the President – 29 August 2024
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Deputy President Paul Mashatile Replies to Oral Questions in The National Assembly
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National Council of Provinces Questions for Oral Reply Thursday, Deputy President
18 November 2021 Interventions relating to basic service delivery 19. Mr S J Mohai (Free State: ANC) to ask the Deputy President: Whether, in light of the current state of municipalities in the country and their obvious failure to deliver basic services to...
Oral Replies by Deputy President David Mabuza to the National Council of Provinces
7 November 2019 Question: On maintenance strategies in place at Eskom, to ensure grid reliability for viable electricity supply and asset lifetime. Reply Honourable Chairperson, we indeed acknowledge that our country is currently experiencing enormous energy...
The NHI is a fund to pay for the healthcare of everyone in South Africa.
Core content messages ‒ The NHI is a fund to pay for the healthcare of everyone in South Africa. All of us will contribute to this fund – through taxes and/or special contributions – in line with what we can afford. ‒ Everyone will be entitled to free healthcare when...
Heritage Month 2009
By Dr Mathole Motshekga, Chief Whip of the ANC Since the advent of democracy in South Africa, we have made it an annual tradition to celebrate September as both the Heritage and Tourism Month. In doing so, our government selects an appropriate theme for each year, and...
Sowing Division
25 August 2008 A response to the article, ANC makes the state its enemy, by Njabulo Ndebele The apartheid state machinery used every dirty trick in the book to sow division in the ANC. It spoke of communists and nationalists, of moderates and radicals, it spoke of...
Deepening the fight against crime
15 August 2008 In his closing address to the 52nd National Conference of the African National Congress, President Jacob Zuma, among other things said, "I therefore call on all ANC branches to actively lead, champion and facilitate crime prevention strategies." In this...
Women’s Day
8 August 2008 Fifty two years ago, on August 9, 1956, thousands of women representing the heroic women of our country marched to the Union Buildings to present their demands to the then Prime Minister. The women said, "We are women from every part of South Africa. We...
Response to Fivaz-Njenje’s Sunday Times article
6 July 2008 George Fivaz and Gibson Njenje, respectively former national police commissioner and national intelligence agency deputy head, hit the nail on the head in their sober contribution to the discourse on the future of the Directorate of Special Operations,...