Goodbye 2016, hello 2017

In all cases, the ruling party caucus instructed its MPs on how to deal with issues and used its majority to rubber stamp executive policy and law decisions. The opposition has tried everything possible with little or no success in preventing Parliament from being used to pass bad laws. The opposition has proved beyond doubt that they are a no push over, that no bad law or decision will go unchallenged in the House or outside.

The year began with an official launch of the Economic Stimulus Programme in Machaneng by the President. The idea was presented as an economic decision which will result in a stimulated economy and job creation amid tough economic challenges.