South Africa and European Union Research and Knowledge Experts started an exchange programme

Parliament – Friday 6 November 2026: The Executive Director of Legislative Sector Support, Ms Yoliswa Makhasi, says legislatures must be at the forefront of turning the tide in governance to arrest declining public trust and confidence, increase faith in state...

Parliament’s Presiding Officers Mourn The Passing Of NCOP Secretary Advocate Modibedi Eric Phindela

Parliament, Tuesday, 3 November 2026 – The Presiding Officers of Parliament announce with profound sadness the untimely passing today of Advocate Modibedi Eric Phindela. He was a longstanding senior parliamentary official whose distinguished service, authoritative...

Legislative Sector Planners Map Out ‘Business Unusual’ Path to Accelerate 7th Administration Strategy Execution Model

CAPE TOWN, Tuesday, 28 October 2026 — The South African Legislative Sector (SALS) is gearing up for a pivotal three-day session of sector planners in November 2026 to review institutional milestones and fast-track the execution of its 7th Term Strategic Plan. The...

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Exploring AI and governance

The North West Legislature on behalf of the SA Legislative Sector hosted the Masterclass in Public Policy and AI in practice in Brits, North West from 15-17 July 2026. WITS lecturers Dr Caryn Abrahams and Dr Sandile Mbatha captivated learners from Parliament and Provincial Legislatures by exploring governance approaches that aim to rebuild public trust through public value, focusing in particular on AI governance frameworks and sharing insights into AI oversight and application by Legislatures.

[Programme delivery supported by the European Union]

Speakers’ Forum key to enhancing Legislative collaboration and democratic governance

At the June 2026 meeting of the Speakers’ Forum of South Africa, the members reflected on the resilience of South Africa’s democratic governance over the past thirty years and acknowledged the country’s progress in strengthening democratic institutions while noting the ongoing need to improve governance, particularly within local government. Legislatures were encouraged to continue working collaboratively to strengthen oversight and ensure that provincial perspectives continue to inform national governance processes.

19th Annual gathering of Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth Africa Region, Gauteng, South Africa

The Parliament of the Republic of South Africa in collaboration with the Gauteng Legislature hosted the 19^th Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth (CSPOC) Africa Region in Johannesburg, Gauteng from 14-20 June 2026.