South Africa:Picture of Finance Minister Playing Game in Parliament Goes Viral: [News24Wire] While all eyes were on President Cyril Ramaphosa in Parliament, Finance Minister Malusi Gigaba had something else on his mind - a 'Candy Crush' game. ...... Source: WN.com - Southafrica News South Africa:Preparations for State of the Nation Addess on Track, MPs Told: [News24Wire] … [Read more...] about South Africa:Picture of Finance Minister Playing Game in Parliament Goes Viral
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Toothless Pan-African Parliament could have meaningful powers. Here’s how | The Conversation
Toothless Pan-African Parliament could have meaningful powers. Here's how: Guests and delegates attend the opening of the Pan African Parliament's second sitting in Midrand, Johannesburg. Reuters/Juda NgwenyaThe Pan-African Parliament was established by the African Union in 2004. Since then it has not passed a single law. That’s because it’s based on a Protocol that gives … [Read more...] about Toothless Pan-African Parliament could have meaningful powers. Here’s how | The Conversation
SA News: Parliament sends condolences to DA MP Tarnia Baker’s family
Parliament sends condolences to DA MP Tarnia Baker’s family: ‘Mrs Baker’s untimely passing leaves a deep void within the structures of parliament and robs South Africa of one of its most dedicated public representatives.’ National Assembly Speaker Baleka Mbete and National Council of Provinces Chairperson ... Source: "South Africa" - BingNews De Allende sent off as All … [Read more...] about SA News: Parliament sends condolences to DA MP Tarnia Baker’s family
Police gather early in Cape Town, to secure Parliament as MPs decide Zuma’s fate
Police gather early in Cape Town, to secure Parliament as MPs decide Zuma’s fate: Scores of police vehicles gathered along Sir Lowry Road in Cape Town’s foreshore on Tuesday morning, ahead of the National Assembly’s vote on the motion of no confidence in President Jacob Zuma. The South African Police Service (SAPS), City of Cape Town by-law enforcement and provincial vehicles … [Read more...] about Police gather early in Cape Town, to secure Parliament as MPs decide Zuma’s fate
Kenya’s parliament continues to stall on the two-thirds gender rule | The Conversation
Kenya's parliament continues to stall on the two-thirds gender rule: The historical bias against women in politics is a complex issue. ShutterstockOn March 30th this year, Kenya’s High Court found that the country’s Parliament had violated women’s right to equality, and freedom from discrimination. It had done this by refusing to enact legislation to enforce the principle that … [Read more...] about Kenya’s parliament continues to stall on the two-thirds gender rule | The Conversation
