Justice Minister Jeff Radebe says he intends re-introducing a controversial Mbeki-era bill aimed at transforming the judiciary before the end of the year.
DA leader Helen Zille has named a national shadow Cabinet and included nine women in the group.
Preparations have begun to welcome Parliament members for a session likely to be more robust than the last thanks to a reinforced opposition presence.
The ANC has denied there was political interference in the SABC's decision to end the contract of its news head Snuki Zikalala, saying it was a management decision.
Opposition parties have welcomed the exit of controversial SABC news and current affairs head Snuki Zikalala, but say he is only part of the broadcaster's problem.