Thoko Didiza
Thoko Didiza is a prominent South African politician and member of the African National Congress (ANC), serving as the Speaker of the National Assembly since 2019. She has held various ministerial positions, including Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, and Minister of Public Works. Didiza is known for her commitment to improving governance and her active role in parliamentary proceedings. Recently, she was in the news for announcing the unprecedented postponement of the national budget delivery due to a lack of consensus among cabinet members regarding proposed fiscal measures, notably a potential increase in VAT.
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South Africa:
Thoko Didiza is accused of failing to uphold Parliament's constitutional obligations during the impeachment process against President Cyril Ramaphosa.
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South Africa:
Thoko Didiza is the speaker of the National Assembly who is expected to receive the final report from the Madlanga commission.
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South Africa:
Thoko Didiza is the National Assembly speaker who tasked the committees with handling Mkhwanazi's allegations.
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South Africa:
The EFF lodged a complaint with the speaker of the National Assembly, Thoko Didiza.
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South Africa:
Parliament speaker Thoko Didiza asked the portfolio committees to urgently consider Mkhwanazi’s allegations.
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South Africa:
Thoko Didiza announced Manyi’s dismissal during a parliamentary session.
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Tanzania:
Thoko Didiza is the National Assembly Speaker who received a letter from the Economic Freedom Fighters seeking to block a budget vote.
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South Africa:
Parliament’s speaker, Thoko Didiza, has been appointed to lead the drafting committee.
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South Africa:
Didiza said the postponement was an unforeseen and unavoidable situation, noting that the delay was unprecedented.
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Kenya:
Thoko Didiza announced the adjournment of the budget speech proceedings.
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