Parlament

South Africa’s parliamentary ad hoc committee investigating KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi’s claims of a Big Five drug cartel infiltrating the criminal justice system wrapped up witness testimony on 18 March 2026 after five months. Proceedings featured bizarre moments, including references to Brazilian butt lifts and personal accusations among MPs and witnesses. A final report is due by month-end.

20. marts 2026 Rapporteret af AI

Vänsterpartiets parlamentsmedlem Malcolm Momodou Jallow fra Malmø blev lørdag fjernet fra en valgbar plads på partiets liste i Skåne. Han meddeler nu sin udtræden af partiet efter intern kritik. Regionspolitiker Banesa Martinez vil i stedet toppe listen.

Attorney Sarah-Jane Trent broke down in tears during her testimony before a parliamentary committee investigating alleged infiltration of South Africa's law enforcement, citing trauma from past events. In contrast, her former boss Paul O’Sullivan ended his appearance with theatrical gestures. The hearings on 5 and 6 March 2026 exposed differing responses to the ongoing scandal.

5. marts 2026 Rapporteret af AI

The national assembly has passed the national infrastructure fund bill (national assembly bill no. 1 of 2026), moving the legislation one step closer to becoming law. The bill, introduced by majority leader Kimani Ichung'wah, underwent its third reading and was approved by a large majority on Thursday, March 5. Opposition leaders have criticized the move and demanded treasury cabinet secretary John Mbadi be summoned over alleged contradictions in his statements.

Den 72-årige fabriksarbejder Blåvitt Elofsson fra Karlstad blev uventet socialdemokratisk rigsdagsmedlem efter et frafald. Han ser sig selv som en af de få ægte arbejdere i rigsdagen og understreger værdien af praktisk erfaring. Elofsson pendler nu regelmæssigt mellem Värmland og Stockholm for at beskæftige sig med politik.

19. februar 2026 Rapporteret af AI

President Cyril Ramaphosa urged unity among elected representatives in his reply to the 2026 State of the Nation Address debate, using a beaver metaphor to emphasize collaborative effort. He strongly defended Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) against opposition, highlighting the need to redress past inequalities. The address also touched on water security and SANDF deployments.