Helping South Africa understand parliament

These stories are written with the aim of making parliament easier to understand for citizens, and parliamentary participation easier for parliamentarians.

Feature
Recommendation
Inside ParliMeter
How Parliament Works
Reports

Our latest stories

Global Ethics Day 2025 and South Africa's Parliament

What goes into Monitoring Parliament? Behind the scenes with PMG’s Monitors!

Women in Parliament 2025 Report

How can we build a stronger South African Parliament?

Youth in Parliament Report 2025

Public Perception Survey Report 2024

Nothing to declare: The Illusion of Transparency in South Africa’s Parliamentary Disclosures

Tracking progress: The data issues facing South Africa's BRRRs

ParliMeter at PEMO Conference: Can Digital Tools Renew Trust in Democracy?

Assessment of SA Parliament against Indicators for Democratic Parliament

Understanding the Electoral Reform Consultation Panel

Where Parliament ends and Cabinet begins

Parliament is an invaluable tool for active citizens

Parliament is Yours. Let’s Act Like It.

You can now show your support for our recommendations!

ParliMeter launch: a ground-breaking parliamentary oversight tool

Better data (recommendations) for a more transparent and effective parliament

Latest data stories

No items found.

Work with us

We are looking for resource and data partners!

If you or your organisation would like to contribute or collaborate, please get in touch.