Parliament To Keep A Closer Eye On The Presidency

Parliament is set to become stronger in its oversight role, with the establishment of a portfolio committee to oversee the Presidency.

The National Assembly Rules Committee announced the decision to establish the committee, which was one of the recommendations of the Zondo Commission of Inquiry into State Capture .

Most parties in Parliament have welcomed the announcement.

Democratic Alliance DA Chief Whip George Michelakis says, "Two important DA proposals to ensure Parliament becomes a more robust place for oversight, one is the establishment of the oversight commission over the Presidency, which was also recommended by the Zondo report on State Capture."

ActionSAs Parliamentary leader Athol Trollip has described the move as a positive development.