MEDIA ADVISORY

01 February 2026

THREE GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENTS TO APPEAR BEFORE THE STANDING COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC ACCOUNTS ON TUESDAY THIS WEEK

Three provincial government departments will appear before the Standing Committee on Public Accounts (SCOPA) this week to present updates on the implementation of key resolutions taken by the committee in November last year.

The resolutions were taken following the release of damning audit findings of the Auditor-General (AG). Unpacking the importance of this week’s follow up hearings, SCOPA Chairperson, Honourable Tim Brauteseth, said members of the committee would inspect the responses of provincial departments and public entities.

“Our hearings will be laborious and evidence-based engagements aimed at ensuring that the public purse is used lawfully, efficiently, and in the best interests of the people of KwaZulu-Natal. This week we have called the Departments of Public Works, Community Safety & Liaison, Transport Education and Health,” added Brauteseth.

Members of the media are cordially invited to cover the hearings scheduled as follows:

DATE: 3 February 2026

Venue  : Llian Ngoyi Committee Room

10:15   : Vote 14 – Public Works

11:30   : Vote 9 – Community Safety & Liaison

14:00   : Vote 12 – Transport

DATE : 6 February 2026

Venue  : Llian Ngoyi Committee Room

09:00    : Vote 5-Education

10:15    : Vote 7 Health

ISSUED BY THE LEGISLATURE COMMUNICATION SERVICES ON BEHALF OF THE CHAIRPERSON THE STANDING COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC ACCOUNTS, HONOURABLE TIM BRAUTESETH

For interviews with Mr Brauteseth, contact Mr Bongani Tembe on 0823272600

1 December 2025

KZN LEGISLATURE TO HOLD PARLIAMENT FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES

On the 4th December 2025, in Mandeni, Sibusisiwe Community Hall, the Members of the Legislature will listen to the views and concerns of people with disabilities during the Sitting of their annual parliament.

Following preparations of this Parliament by the Disability sector the following are key issues for 2025 Disability Parliament:

• Leadership: Leadership role of people with disabilities in all aspects of life.
• Inclusion: Involvement of people with disabilities in planning and implementation policies that affect them.
• Health and well-being: Integrating disability inclusion into health systems
• Inclusive education: Promoting inclusive and equitable quality education ensuring that youth with disabilities have access to safe learning environment.

This parliament is guided by the theme, “Amplifying the Leadership and Representation of Persons with Disabilities for an Inclusive Society and Sustainable Future.”

This Parliament will follow the Provincial Celebration of the International Day for Persons with Disabilities to led by the office of the Premier. Media is invited to attend.

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ISSUED BY THE KWAZULU-NATAL LEGISLATURE

Enquiries: Wesley Canham

                 Senior Practitioner Media Liaison

                  0833 767299

MEDIA ADVISORY
1 December 2025

KZN LEGISLATORES TO VISIT CATALYTIC PROJECTS ON THE LOWER SOUTH COAST TOMMORROW

The KwaZulu-Natal Legislature’s Portfolio Committee on Economic Development and Tourism will tomorrow, the 2nd of December 2025, conduct oversight visits at two major investment projects in Ray Nkonyeni Municipality on the lower south coast.

Members of the committee will visit the Margate Airport, one of KwaZulu-Natal’s key regional airports which is being modernised to allow for an easy flow of passengers to various corners of South Africa. They will also visit the KwaXolo Caves, a tourism attraction which is undergoing an R8 million expansion aimed at enhancing rural tourism in the area.

The delegation will be led by the Chairperson of Economic Development and Tourism, Honourable Mafika Mndebele and it will unfold as follows:
KwaXolo Caves
Time: 9am
Margate Airport
11 am
For media enquiries contact Mr Bongani Tembe 0823272600

ISSUED BY THE KWAZULU-NATAL LEGISLATURE

Members of the KwaZulu-Natal legislature will, on Wednesday this week, conduct civic voter education activations in Umsinga and Nquthu municipalities to prepare communities for next year’s local government elections.

The activations, aimed at encouraging maximum public participation in the polls, commenced in August this year and they will take place in all districts until the proclamation of the election date. The programme will unfold as follows:

NQUTHU MUNICIPALITY

Date   : 12 November 2025

Venue: Ward 4, KwaJama Traditional Authority, Nquthu Municipality

UMSINGA MUNICIPALITY

Date   : 12 November 2025

Venue: Pomeroy Sports Complex, uMsinga Municipality

Services which will be rendered on the day will include assisting citizens to apply for identity documents (IDs), registering to vote, and educating the public on the importance of participating in the elections to choose their representatives. Applicants must bring their bank cards, as the Department of Home Affairs does not accept cash payments.

The KwaZulu-Natal Legislature invites members of the public and the media to attend and cover these important civic education activations.

ISSUED BY THE KWAZULU-NATAL LEGISLATURE COMMUNICATIONS UNIT

For enquiries: Mr Sina Nxumalo, Head of Communications:                      0829060449