Media Advisory

Date: 29 October 2024

KWAZULU-NATAL LEGISLATURE TO HOLD ITS TAKING LEGISLATURE TO THE PEOPLE PROGRAMME IN ILEMBE DISTRICT

From 31 October to 01 November 2024, KZN Legislature will be holding a two-day sitting at Sibusisiwe Hall in Mandeni Local Municipality under ILembe District as part of its flagship programme of Taking the Legislature to the People.

The programme will provide the people of ILembe with an opportunity to engage directly with Members of the Legislature to raise issues relating to service delivery in their communities. This sitting follows the visits of multiparty teams to all local municipalities under ILembe District which took place at the beginning of October to inspect projects that have been implemented by national, provincial and local governments to improve service delivery in ILembe District which were followed by public meetings with communities.

ILembe District was chosen as the recipient district of the 2024 multiparty oversight and the Taking Legislature to the People programme to track progress on the implementation of the NDP priorities by all three spheres of government. The Legislature will also use the programme to provide the people of ILembe with feedback on how government is improving service delivery in the district. The Premier and Members of the Executive Council (MECs) will all participate in the TLTP to provide reports on how the provincial government is implementing service delivery programmes in communities within ILembe District.

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Issued by Communications Unit

KZN Legislature

For more information, contact

Sina Nxumalo

Cell:  0829060449

Wonder Hlongwa

Cell:  082 908 3532

Nomusa Phungula

Cell:  071 851 0085

Media Statement

For immediate release

Date: 28 October 2024

COGTA PORTFOLIO COMMITTEE IS CONCERNED ABOUT THE LEGAL COSTS BEING INCURRED BY THE KZN DEPARTMENT OF COGTA

The Chairperson of the KwaZulu-Natal Legislature CoGTA Portfolio Committee, Honourable Marlaine Nair, on behalf of the committee, expressed concern following recent media reports about the legal battles involving the KZN CoGTA and councilors from various municipalities.

The chairperson has this to say “There are already serious budget constraints in this department and so the department incurring costs for legal battles is a definite concern.  The purpose of CoGTA is to support and capacitate municipalities. This becomes difficult when relations between the spheres are strained”.

“It is important that municipalities co-operate with the CoGTA Department and the MEC, and that both municipalities and the department work together to strengthen relations and put the people of KZN first. It is important that conflicts and misunderstandings are resolved through mediation and dialogue in an amicable way without ending up in the courts,” said the Honourable Nair.

It is imperative that the budget of the department is spent on improving the lives of our citizens, rather than on legal fees.  The CoGTA Portfolio Committee will raise these important concerns with the MEC and department in our oversight meetings.

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Issued by : CoGTA Committee Chairperson – Hon. Marlaine Nair

Cell:     072 692 8963

MEDIA ADVISORY

 TO:  ALL MEDIA    

28 OCTOBER 2024

SUBJECT: TRIPARITE WOMEN’S CAUCUS SUMMIT TO BE CO-HOSTED BY THE KZN LEGISLATURE AND THE DEMOCRACY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME (DPP)- ‘’EMPOWER HER ‘’ AT THE PREMIER HOTEL – UMHLANGA DURBAN – 30 OCTOBER 2024

The “Empower HER” – a Tripartite Women’s Caucus Summit is a ground-breaking initiative that brings together three prominent women’s legislative caucuses from Zimbabwe, Malawi, and South Africa’s KwaZulu Natal province. This unique summit is born out of a shared commitment to advancing women’s rights, empowerment, and political involvement in the region. It aims to create a powerful platform for collaboration, exchange, and joint action to overcome shared challenges and promote gender equality across borders.

In recent years, there has been growing recognition of the role women play in driving positive social transformation and sustainable development. Women’s caucuses have emerged as powerful advocates for gender equality, human rights, and inclusive governance. These caucuses serve as platforms for women leaders from diverse political backgrounds to come together, strategize, and advocate for policies that address the unique challenges faced by women in society.  The Tripartite Women’s Caucus Summit is inspired by the success of previous exchange visits between the KwaZulu Natal Multi-Party Caucus and the Malawi Women’s Caucus, where candid discussions on challenges and achievements laid the groundwork for further collaboration. It is now time to expand this partnership to other countries and this year it will include the Zimbabwe Women’s Caucus. Leveraging the strengths of all three caucuses will create a united and formidable force for women’s empowerment.

The summit will provide a safe and inclusive space for open dialogue, knowledge sharing, and mentorship, empowering young women leaders and inspiring the next generation to break free from traditional gender stereotypes, social, political and economic barriers that hinder women’s ability to not only lead with confidence but lead effectively. Through EmpowerHER, the caucuses seek to pave the way for a more equitable and inclusive society, where women’s voices are amplified, their contributions celebrated, and their rights safeguarded. By consolidating efforts and forming a strong regional alliance, the summit aims to foster sustainable change and lay the foundation for a future where women’s empowerment is at the forefront of the region’s development agenda.

Objectives:

• Create a platform for the Zimbabwe Women’s Caucus, Malawi Women’s Caucus, and KwaZulu Natal Multi-Party Women’s Caucus to share experiences, challenges, and success stories in advancing women’s rights and empowerment.
• Identify opportunities for collaboration and joint initiatives to amplify the influence and impact of women’s caucuses in the region.
• Develop strategies for enhancing women’s political participation, representation, and leadership in decision-making processes.
• Strengthen partnerships with development partners, civil society organizations, and government institutions to support women’s empowerment initiatives.

MEMBERS OF THE MEDIA ARE HEREBY INVITED TO ATTEND THIS SUMMIT

Issued by Communications Unit –   KZN Legislature. 

Sina Nxumalo – Senior Manager: Communications – 082 906 0449    –   NXUMALOW@kznleg.gov.za

TO ALL MEDIA

18 September 2024

SUBJECT: MULTIPARTY DELEGATION OF KZN LEGISLATURE MEMBERS TO VISIT ILEMBE DISTRICT AND HOLD PUBLIC MEETINGS TO MONITOR SERVICE DELIVERY ON 19 – 20 SEPTEMBER 2024                                             

The Multiparty delegation of Members of KZN Legislature will undertake its oversight role in all local municipalities to assess the state of service delivery in local municipalities under ILembe District and engage with communities on the challenges and obstacles to service delivery in their communities.

Several government projects that have been implemented in ILembe District will be visited which will include, unfinished projects, infrastructure affected by recent floods and completed projects. These are, housing, water infrastructure, bridges, museums, community development centers, farming, roads, schools, community halls etc.

The programme is a frontrunner to the Taking Legislature to the People programme that will take place at the end of October. The Legislature will ultimately call on MECS to account to the citizens at the Taking Legislature to the People programme to be held at the end of October.

Members of the Legislature (MPLs) are divided up into various multiparty teams across the district. Attached is the list of projects and the deployed Members.

The media is invited to cover the visits and media interviews are welcomed.

Issued by Communications Unit
KZN Legislature.

Wesley Canham
Senior Practitioner: Media Liaison

0833767299
Canhamw@kznleg.gov.za