ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TOURISM AFFAIRS PORTFOLIO COMMITTEE ASSESSES INCUBATOR PROGRAMME
TO ALL MEDIA
21 NOVEMBER 2024
SUBJECT: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TOURISM AFFAIRS PORTFOLIO COMMITTEE ASSESSES INCUBATOR PROGRAMME.
Tomorrow, 22 November 2024, in Section 6 Madadeni, Newcastle, the Committee will conduct its oversight on Textile and Clothing, Operation Vula’s Chemical and Detergents Incubator Programmes. “This will be one of the Portfolio Committee’s oversight activities to ensure that the beneficiaries of this programme of the department of Economic Development, indeed reap the benefits as was envisaged when this programme was introduced”, Hon Mafika Mndebele, the Chairperson of the Committee said.
This programme was initiated by Department of Economic Development, Tourism, and Environmental Affairs (EDTEA) through Ithala Development Finance Corporation (IDFC) to establish a Clothing and Textile Industrial Hub within the Madadeni Industrial Estate. This facility will be an incubation center to provide Small, Medium, and Micro Enterprises (SMMEs) and Cooperatives with the requisite skills and access to the clothing and textile industry market.
According to the Portfolio Committee’s report the total tender value amounts to R62m to kickstart this project. “As agents of taxpayers we are mandated by the constitution to follow up and oversee service delivery to communities, so that the promise of a better life for all can be realized”, Hon Mndebele concluded.
Media is invited to cover this oversight work of the Portfolio Committee, and Hon Mndebele will be available to take telephone interviews.
Issued by Communications Unit
KZN Legislature.
For enquiries
Hon. Mafika Mndebele
Chairperson: Economic Development Portfolio Committee
KZN Legislature
083 783 5164
Wesley Canham
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KZN LEGISLATURE’S PUBLIC WORKS PORTFOLIO COMMITTEE TO CONDUCT OVERSIGHT AT ENYOKENI PALACE CULTURAL PRECINCT
Media Advisory
Date: 20 November 2024
KZN LEGISLATURE’S PUBLIC WORKS PORTFOLIO COMMITTEE TO CONDUCT OVERSIGHT AT ENYOKENI PALACE CULTURAL PRECINCT
KwaZulu-Natal Legislature’s Public Works Portfolio Committee will conduct an oversight visit at eNyokeni Palace in Nongoma on Friday 22 November 2024.This is part of the committee’s oversight work over the provincial Department of Public Works.
The visit to eNyokeni will begin with the committee meeting which will be held at the Old Legislature Precinct at 9am before moving to eNyokeni in Nongoma to inspect construction progress on the precinct. The precinct includes accommodation and ablution facilities for maidens when they are attending the Reed Dance.
The committee will also visit eNkonjeni hospital in Ulundi which has also been undergoing renovations including upgrading of maternity complex and mothers’ lodge. The committee will be led by Chairperson Honourable Nhlanhla Msimango.
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Issued by the KZN Legislature Public Works Portfolio Committee
For more information please contact Committee Media Liaison Practitioner Mr Wonder Hlongwa at 0829083532.
KZN LEGISLATURE’S HUMAN SETTLEMENTS PORTFOLIO COMMITTEE SADDENED BY DAMAGE CAUSED BY HEAVY RAINS IN UMSUNDUZI MUNICIPALITY
Media Statement
Date: 05 November 2024
KZN LEGISLATURE’S HUMAN SETTLEMENTS PORTFOLIO COMMITTEE SADDENED BY DAMAGE CAUSED BY HEAVY RAINS IN UMSUNDUZI MUNICIPALITY
KwaZulu-Natal Legislature’s Chairperson of Human Settlements Portfolio Committee, Dr Andile Biyela, is saddened by the destruction and loss caused by the ongoing torrential rains which have left dozens of families in the Umsunduzi municipality homeless.
More than 10 wards in Umsunduzi municipality were affected by the heavy rains and thunderstorm of the past few days. Areas affected include Swanzwili, eMadamini, Ashdown, Dambuza, Central and Northern areas.
Biyela has however commended the local municipality’s Disaster Management teams for their swift response saying had it not been for their intervention lives could have been lost.
Last night officials from the Human Settlements Department and Umsunduzi’s Disaster Management teams were still assessing the damage caused to various structures including homes, a hospital and a school.
Biyela said the portfolio committee will monitor the developments and the Department of Human Settlements’ intervention.
“Looking at the situation on the ground they maybe families who may have to be moved from their residences because of the extent of the damage. The department and the municipality might have to consider temporal shelter whilst those families are still rebuilding their structures,” said Biyela.
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Issued by the KZN Legislature Human Settlements Portfolio Committee
For more information please contact Committee Chairperson Dr Andile Biyela at 0827160661