Category: 2025 Articles

KWAZULU-NATAL LEGISLATURE SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT PORTFOLIO COMMITTEE CONDUCTS OVERSIGHT OVER THE VUMA YOUTH DEVELOPMENT ACADEMY IN ESHOWE, KING CETHSHWAYO DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY ON WEDNESDAY, 21 MAY 

The Vuma Youth Development Academy admits only male students and can accommodate 60 individuals who are drawn from Youth exiting the foster care system, Youth who completed the diversion programmes of the KZN Department of Social Development, Youth who have completed the drug rehabilitation programme, Youth identified through Operation Sukuma Sakhe’s War Rooms, youth with special needs and Youth identified through Youth Structures, funded by the Department of Social Development.

• Community house building

• Hospitality

• Plumbing 

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DEPUTY SPEAKER OF THE KWAZULU-NATAL LEGISLATURE, HON. MMABATHO TEMBE, ALONG WITH HON. ANDILE BIYELA AND HON. MONGEZI TWALA ATTENDING A STRATEGIC EXCHANGE AND SHARING SESSION IN TIANJIN CITY, CHINA. 

Deputy Speaker of the KwaZulu-Natal Legislature, Hon. Mmabatho Tembe, along with Hon. Andile Biyela and Hon. Mongezi Twala, is currently attending a strategic exchange and sharing session in Tianjin City, China. This engagement brings together various stakeholders from the private sector and forms part of a broader exchange programme being hosted in Beijing.

The delegation is participating in a seminar themed “Exchange of Experiences on Modernizing National Governance and Professionalization of the State between China and South Africa.” The initiative is designed to promote mutual learning and cooperation between the two nations, with a focus on effective governance practices and institutional development.

This strategic initiative is a result of a growing partnership between the KwaZulu-Natal Legislature and South Africa’s National School of Government (NSG), aimed at strengthening state capacity through international collaboration.

The exchange programme started on the 7 May and will end on the 27 May 2025.

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Deputy Speaker of the KwaZulu-Natal Legislature, Hon. Mmabatho Tembe, along with Hon. Andile Biyela and Hon. Mongezi Twala attending a strategic exchange and sharing session in Tianjin City, China. 

 

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HON. NONTEMBEKO BOYCE, SPEAKER OF THE KWAZULU-NATAL LEGISLATURE, AT THE COMMONWEALTH WOMEN PARLIAMENTARIANS (CWP) AFRICA REGIONAL SENSITISATION WORKSHOP HELD AT THE PARLIAMENTARY BUILDING IN KIGALI, RWANDA.

As part of the programme, Speaker Boyce is delivering a presentation on “Enacting Complementary Legislation that Supports the Implementation of Gender Equality and Women Empowerment.” Her contribution underscores the Legislature’s ongoing commitment to promoting inclusive governance and the advancement of women’s rights across the continent.

This high-level workshop brings together women parliamentarians from across Africa to engage on critical strategies and legislative measures aimed at achieving gender parity and empowering women in the African continent.

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Hon. Nontembeko Boyce, Speaker of the KwaZulu-Natal Legislature, at  the Commonwealth Women Parliamentarians (CWP) Africa Regional Sensitisation Workshop held at the Parliamentary Building in Kigali, Rwanda.

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WORKERS’ PARLIAMENT IN 2025 – ANOTHER PLATFORM TO ADDRESS WORKERS ISSUES

The KZN Legislature continues to provide the labour sector with a platform to raise issues that affect them. To this effect, the Legislature gathered at its annual Workers Parliament event on 16 May 2025 as part of the Workers Month to bear testimony to this commitment.

The historical sacrifices of Workers were celebrated in Darnacol in Amajuba District on the 16 May 2025. The Legislature describes this year’s Workers Parliament as another huge success. This parliament saw a gathering of three major Federations in the Province, FEDUSA, NACTU, and COSATU.

The 80 delegates parliament held under the theme  Unite for Jobs, Reject Austerity, Build an Economy for All, kicked off on the 15 May where four Commissions discussing various topics or issues that affect the working class were deliberated on, and these were Challenges, Compliance, and Opportunities for Worker Empowerment with a special focus on Current energy and mining challenges, Pillars of the Mining Charter, specifically the beneficiation and workers’ conditions, Mining rights and community impact: Spotlight on Dannhauser. Strengthening Compliance and Justice for Workers in KZN, OHSA compliance and investigations, Ballito, SAPPI/FARMUSA fatalities, and exploitation and undocumented foreign workers and the Employer accountability and intervention strategies. These were amongst many other issues discussed.

The parliament ended on the 16 May 2025 with resolutions to address the above challenges. “Indeed, we were able to reflect on the challenges facing our workers, and we made a clarion call through the  resolutions to our government to intervene where necessary to improve working conditions of the working class. We look forward to next year as the Premier will deliver on the milestone his government will have gone to implement the resolutions”, said Cosatu Provincial Secretary, Edwin Mkhize.

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ON THIS INTERNATIONAL DAY AGAINST HOMOPHOBIA, TRANSPHOBIA AND BIPHOBIA, THE KWAZULU-NATAL LEGISLATURE STANDS IN SOLIDARITY WITH THE LGBTQIA+ COMMUNITY AND REAFFIRMS ITS COMMITMENT TO UPHOLDING THE RIGHTS, DIGNITY, AND EQUALITY OF ALL PEOPLE.

This day serves as a powerful reminder thatdiscrimination based on sexual orientation, gender identity or expression has no place in a democratic and inclusive society. As the legislature, we recognise the urgent need to promote tolerance, challenge harmful stereotypes, and protect the fundamental human rights enshrined in our Constitution.
 
We call on all citizens of KwaZulu-Natal to embrace diversity, celebrate individuality, and stand together in the fight against hatred and injustice. Together, we can build a province where every person is free to live, love, without fear or prejudice. #pride🌈 #internationaldayagainsthomophobiatransphobiaandbiphobia
 

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SPEAKER OF THE KWAZULU-NATAL LEGISLATURE, HON. NONTEMBEKO BOYCE, OFFICIALLY HOSTED THE 2025 WORKERS’ PARLIAMENT AT THE DURNACOL SPORTS COMPLEX IN DANNHAUSER, UNDER THE AMAJUBA DISTRICT. HELD UNDER THE THEME “UNITE FOR JOBS, REJECT AUSTERITY, BUILD AN ECONOMY FOR ALL,”

Speaker of the KwaZulu-Natal Legislature, Hon. Nontembeko Boyce, officially hosted the 2025 Workers’ Parliament at the Durnacol Sports Complex in Dannhauser, under the Amajuba District. Held under the theme “Unite for Jobs, Reject Austerity, Build an Economy for All,”

The Workers’ Parliament is a vital platform for fostering participatory democracy. It enables workers’ unions and related stakeholders to engage directly with government on matters impacting their sectors.

Proceedings began on 15 May 2025 with Commission sessions, allowing Federations to raise and explore pressing challenges affecting the workers across the province.

KZN Premier Hon. Ntuli also addressed the workers parliament, presenting a report on the progress of resolutions adopted during the 2023 worker’s Parliament . His feedback aimed to chart a path forward on unresolved issues and reinforce government’s commitment to building a worker-centered economy.

Sectoral parliaments like this continue to ensure that all voices, especially those of workers are heard and factored into policy making processes.

#WorkersMonth #KZNLegislature #WorkersParliament

 

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AS PART OF THE ONGOING WORKERS PARLIAMENT, THE SPEAKER OF THE KWAZULU-NATAL LEGISLATURE, HON. NONTEMBEKO BOYCE, PAID A VISIT THIS MORNING TO IKHWEZI MINE IN KWAMDAKANE, UNDER THE DANNHAUSER LOCAL MUNICIPALITY. THE VISIT WAS A GESTURE OF APPRECIATION TO ACKNOWLEDGE AND COMMEND THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF MINE WORKERS IN THEIR RESPECTIVE ROLES.

As part of the ongoing Workers Parliament, the Speaker of the KwaZulu-Natal Legislature, Hon. Nontembeko Boyce, paid a visit this morning to Ikhwezi Mine in KwaMdakane, under the Dannhauser Local Municipality. The visit was a gesture of appreciation to acknowledge and commend the contributions of mine workers in their respective roles.
 
This engagement forms part of the Workers Parliament currently underway at the Durnacol Sports Complex. Workers Parliament aims to spotlight workers’ issues, celebrate their dedication, and promote meaningful dialogue between government and the workers.

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THE SPEAKER OF THE KWAZULU-NATAL LEGISLATURE, HON. NONTEMBEKO BOYCE, PAID A HEARTFELT COURTESY VISIT TO MAM’ THOKO SHABALALA, THE WIFE OF THE LATE DR. JOSEPH SHABALALA, THE ESTEEMED FOUNDER AND LEADER OF THE INTERNATIONALLY RENOWNED ISICATHAMIYA GROUP, LADYSMITH BLACK MAMBAZO.

The visit took place at the Shabalala family home in Ladysmith, where Speaker Boyce conveyed her deepest respect and appreciation for the profound legacy Dr. Shabalala left behind. His lifelong contribution to South African music and cultural diplomacy continues to inspire audiences both locally and globally.
 
Mam’ Thoko Shabalala warmly received the Speaker and her delegation, expressing sincere gratitude for the ongoing recognition and support shown to her family and her late husband’s work.
 
As a gesture of appreciation and respect, Hon. Boyce also presented Mam Shabalala with a small gift, symbolising the Legislature’s recognition of her role in supporting Dr. Shabalala’s musical journey and preserving his legacy.
 
 
 

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THE SPEAKER OF THE KWAZULU-NATAL LEGISLATURE, HON. NONTEMBEKO BOYCE, ACCOMPANIED BY CHAIRPERSON OF COMMITTEES, HON. MAHLABA AND CHIEF WHIP, HON. GWALA, HELD A FRUITFUL ENGAGEMENT WITH REPRESENTATIVES OF THE EMBASSY OF FRANCE IN SOUTH AFRICA, LESOTHO, AND MALAWI.

The Speaker of the KwaZulu-Natal Legislature, Hon. Nontembeko Boyce, accompanied by Chairperson of Committees, Hon. Mahlaba and Chief Whip, Hon. Gwala, held a fruitful engagement with representatives of the Embassy of France in South Africa, Lesotho, and Malawi.
 
The French delegation was represented by Mr. Tristan Roussignol-Retif, Political Counsellor, and Mr. Antoine Moisson, Economic Counsellor. The meeting, which took place in Durban, aimed to deepen bilateral relations and foster greater cooperation between the KwaZulu-Natal Legislature and the French government.
 
This engagement marks a significant step toward building mutual understanding and exploring opportunities for collaboration in various oversight programmes of the KZN Legislature, as well as promoting cultural exchange between the two countries.

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KWAZULU-NATAL SPEAKER, HON. NONTEMBEKO BOYCE, ALONG WITH MEMBERS OF THE KZN LEGISLATURE, ATTENDED THE OFFICIAL OPENING OF THE 2025 AFRICA’S TRAVEL INDABA EARLIER TODAY. THE EVENT, WHICH INCLUDED A BUSINESS BREAKFAST, WAS HELD AT THE INKOSI ALBERT LUTHULI INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION CENTRE AND THE HILTON HOTEL IN DURBAN.

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KwaZulu-Natal Speaker, Hon. Nontembeko Boyce, along with members of the KZN Legislature, attended the official opening of the 2025 Africa’s Travel Indaba earlier today. The event, which included a business breakfast, was held at the Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre and the Hilton Hotel in Durban.

#AfricaTravelIndaba #KZNLegislature #DurbanEvents

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