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Parliament
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EFF Compared To Boko Haram
24 Jul 2014 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Following the EFF’s recent violent protest both outside and inside the Gauteng legislature they have come under increased scrutiny. Their defiant attitude has reached a whole new level and their actions are disturbing when compared to other groups who have staged similar protests… like Boko Haram.
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In Case You Missed It: A Video Of Malema Being Forcefully Removed From The Gauteng Legislature [Video]
24 Jul 2014 by Jasmine Stone / 2 Comments
We all knew Malema in parliament was going to cause a great deal of drama and liven proceedings up somewhat, but this is taking things to a bit of an extreme. Tear gas and stun grenades? Way to cause a scene Julius.
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WATCH: Malema Causes Havoc In Parliament [Video]
19 Jun 2014 by Jasmine Stone / 18 Comments
Freedom Fighters leader Julius Malema clashed head-on with the rules of Parliament when delivering his maiden speech on Wednesday afternoon.
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Please Enjoy – This Is How The EFF Are Rolling In Parliament [Image]
18 Jun 2014 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The EFF definitely stood out from the crowd as they donned their own brand or traditional regalia. This is one way to make a statement…
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If You Have The Strength: Jacob Zuma’s Full State Of The Nation Speech 2014
18 Jun 2014 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Honourable readers, we all know it is important to know what it is our government has said they’ll do so we can hold them accountable, but good gracious was it long winded and soporific! Anything really get you riled up?
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Zuma’s New Cabinet – Bheki Cele Back In The Mix
26 May 2014 by Jasmine Stone / 3 Comments
Zuma reveals his new cabinet, with a few surprises in tow.
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The Genius Of Malema – EFF Members Dance Dressed As Domestic Cleaners At Parliament Opening
21 May 2014 by Jasmine Stone / 2 Comments
In true Malema fashion, the EFF have burst upon the parliamentary scene full of vigour, colour, song and… is that dust?
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There’s Been Another Fist Fight In Ukraine’s Parliament [VIDEO]
10 Apr 2014 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Ukraine’s political turmoil is far from over. A heated debate turned into a full blown fight in Ukraine’s parliament. Check out some footage from the punch up here.
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South Africa Parliament Introduces Bill To Legalize Dagga [VIDEO]
20 Feb 2014 by Jasmine Stone / 3 Comments
The SA parliament has presented a bill to legalize cannabis for medical, economic and industrial purposes. IFP MP Mario Oriani-Ambrosini made an emotional speech, urging the bill to be passed. Oriani-Ambrosini admitted that he uses marijuana for medical reasons. According to the MP, he wouldn’t be able to stand in front of parliament without it.
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Road Closure Details: Cape Town CBD Traffic Is A Total Cock Up Today
13 Feb 2014 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
Stay the hell out of the city centre unless you own a jet back, a teleporter, or a very small helicopter. The road closures for the annual opening of Parliament are a total gang bang. What a terrible day. The details are below.
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This Petition Calling For The Impeachment Of Zuma Has 18,000 Signatures
06 Dec 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
2013 has been the year of online petitions. Whether they have any effect besides voicing the displeasure, is up for debate. Nevertheless, what may well be the last viral South African petition of 2013 is currently in blossom, and it’s calling for Parliament to impeach Jacob Zuma. The petition calls for the impeachment of Zuma […]
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Important: Road Closures For The State Of The Nation Address In Cape Town
12 Feb 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Several roads will be closed and parking restricted around Parliament during the State of the Nation address on Thursday, 14 February 2013. The closures and parking restrictions will take place from midnight on 13 February until 01h00 on Friday, 15 February. A rehearsal will be held in parts of the Central city from 11 to […]
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The 13 Most Outrageous Gifts Declared By South African MPs In 2012
01 Feb 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
In a world filled with so much corruption, we love finding a report where our own members of parliament honestly declare all that they have received. Sort of. Feast your eyes on the weird array of gifts declared by our Members Of Parliament in the Register of Members’ Interests 2012. While more than a handful […]
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Marikana Parliament Debate Turns Ugly: Minister Tells MP’s To “Shut Up!” [VIDEO]
22 Aug 2012 by Jasmine Stone / 4 Comments
Following the death of 34 people (and 78 injured) at Lonmin’s Marikana mine in North West, a special debate was held yesterday in Parliament. But what occurred instead was basically mudslinging and name-calling between different political parties. It got so worse that Mineral Resources Minister Susan Shabangu lost her temper, and told MPs to “shut up”. She was later made to withdraw the comment.
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Our Fraudulent Government – 20 000+ Civil Servants Found Guilty So Far
17 Jul 2012 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
This is not a pleasant statistic to read, especially the day before Madiba’s birthday. The Special Investigations Unit (then the Scorpions, now the Hawks), in conjunction with the South African Security Agency, have revealed that the numbers for corruption are far higher than they should be.
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Violent Brawl Breaks Out In Ukrainian Parliament [GALLERY & VIDEO]
25 May 2012 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Violence broke out yesterday in the Ukrainian parliament, with fists flying all over the place. The cause? Disagreements over a bill that would allow the use of the Russian language in courts, hospitals and other institutions in the Russian-speaking regions of Ukraine. Check out all the huffing and puffing after the jump.
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ANC MP: “Homosexuality Occurs When Certain Rituals Are Not Done”
07 May 2012 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Divisive comments on same-sex relationships and homosexuality by ANC MP and Head of the Congress of Traditional Leaders, Patekile Holomisa have drawn criticism from defenders of same-sex equality and caused the ANC caucus in Parliament to issue a statement distancing itself from Holomisa’s words.
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Former Minister Sicelo Shiceka Dies
30 Apr 2012 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
Troubled former South African Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Sicelo Shiceka, passed away in an Eastern Cape hospital this morning after a long illness, according to an ANC press release.
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The ANC Is Gunning For A Provincial Re-Shuffle, Watch Out Western Cape!
07 Mar 2012 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Recently, the ANC released a wad of discussion documents that will lead the various policy discussions at its upcoming National Electoral Conference this year. One of them outlines a startling plan to reshuffle and re-organise South Africa’s provinces to “ensure more functionality, economic viability and racial/ethnic integration”. So what exactly does that mean?
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These Are Your Road Closures For The Opening Of Parliament
09 Feb 2012 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Capetonians: it’s that time of the year again when the City of Cape Town closes many of its roads for the opening of Parliament. As part of the pompous affair and fashion extravaganza, President Jacob Zuma will also deliver his all-important State of the Nation Address.
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Who’s Who In Lindiwe’s All New DA Shadow Cabinet?
02 Feb 2012 by Jasmine Stone / 2 Comments
Late yesterday, the DA’s leader in Parliament, Lindiwe Mazibuko, released the names of her new DA shadow cabinet to the press, continuing the DA’s rather weird tradition of maintaining such a unit in South Africa’s rather one-sided political system. We’ve got the new cast of the DA Show in Parliament, after the jump.
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MP Throws Tear Gas At Speaker In Parliament
23 Nov 2011 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
It seems we aren’t the only ones who had some action in parliament yesterday. South Korea’s ruling party has ratified a controversial free trade deal with the United States. But just before they did that an opposition MP set off and threw a teargas device at the speaker, briefly clearing the chamber.
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Keep This A Secret
22 Nov 2011 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Protestors wearing black gather outside Parliament in Cape Town on Tuesday, to voice their dissent against the proposed Protection Of Information Bill. Inside Parliament, MP’s gathered to vote on the matter. Coverage of opposition to the POIB was trending on Twitter under the hashtag, #BlackTuesday. Nothing was trending on Facebook. Because nothing trends on Facebook. […]
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They’re Deploying Ground-to-Air Missiles For the 2012 London Olympics.
15 Nov 2011 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Philip Hammond, Liam Fox’s replacement as the UK’s Defence Secretary, announced to MPs that ground-to-air missiles would be deployed “to protect” the 2012 Olympic Games in London if deemed operationally necessary. This follows shortly after America announced intentions to send up to 1 000 security agents to provide protection for US contestants and diplomats.
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Germany’s ‘Pirate Party’ Takes 9% Of The Vote
20 Sep 2011 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The upstart German Pirate Party took just under 9% of the electoral vote in Sunday’s Berlin elections, winning 15 seats in the 149-seat state parliament. For the most part, they’ve been campaigning on a platform of free Wi-Fi, free public transportation, and a lower voting age. Just like real pirates.
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CZECH PARLIAMENTARIANS ARE HOT, SOUTH AFRICAN MPs NOT SO MUCH
15 Jul 2010 by Jasmine Stone / 2 Comments
Czech it out. Eastern Europe is blessed with public servants who not only do their job, but look great doing it. Good grief. Members of the Public Affairs party will feature in a 2011 charity calendar posing provocatively in revealing outfits. The party’s racy calendar comes after a record 44 women were voted into the […]
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