POLITICAL DESK: South Africa: A New Era of Oversight - Dr. Jan Venter Political Philosopher and senior lecturer at North-West University Protchefstroom campus

In a historic shift for South African democracy, the Portfolio Committee on the Presidency was established on March 6, 2026. This ends a three-decade gap in which the nation’s highest office operated without a dedicated parliamentary watchdog. Following its formation, Parliament has officially elected a chairperson to lead the new oversight body.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.