National Assembly: What’s happening in South Africa’s main chamber
A single vote in the National Assembly can change who runs the country. Recent moves — like President Ramaphosa removing DA deputy minister Andrew Whitfield — show how fragile coalition politics can get. This tag page gathers the latest stories from the chamber, the big hearings and the votes that matter.
Expect quick updates on Cabinet changes, oversight battles and high-profile hearings. You'll find reporting on the fallout from the Whitfield firing, courtroom tensions tied to the Senzo Meyiwa trial where Advocate Malesela Teffo is facing threats, and the Judicial Conduct Tribunal probing Judge Selby Mbenenge. These items show how parliament, law and public accountability collide.
How to follow National Assembly news without getting lost
Want straight facts? Watch for three things every time a story breaks: the motion or statement text, committee schedules, and Hansard transcripts. The motion or statement tells you the legal or political action. Committee schedules show when oversight hearings happen. Hansard gives the exact words said on the floor — useful if politicians start spinning the story.
Practical steps: 1) Check the official parliamentary livestream for hearings and debates. 2) Read the short committee summaries released after sessions — they list witnesses and outcomes. 3) Use reputable local outlets for context; if a report mentions a minister or MP, search Hansard to see their exact quote.
What to watch next
Keep an eye on coalition fault lines. When a minister or deputy is removed, like Whitfield, coalition partners often demand answers or threaten to pull support. That can trigger parliamentary motions, urgent questions and heated committee sessions. Also watch oversight on the police and justice portfolios — recent stories show clashes between prosecutors, advocates and ministers that end up in the Assembly.
Tribunals and judicial probes often spill into the National Assembly too. The Mbenenge tribunal and high-profile criminal trials create political pressure, which MPs use to call for reforms or resignations. Those moments are where headlines turn into policy or into formal inquiries.
If you want updates fast: follow this tag, turn on notifications, and check for live coverage during big sittings. We’ll flag major votes, important committee findings and any moves that change the balance of power in Parliament. No spin — just the facts, the players and what it could mean for everyday people.
Got a tip or a question about a hearing? Send it our way. We’ll dig into the records and explain what the vote, statement or tribunal outcome really means for governance and services on the ground.
