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THE KWAZULU-NATAL LEGISLATURE SPEAKER, HON. NONTEMBEKO BOYCE TODAY VISITED THE REPOSITORY IN PIETERMARITZBURG TODAY WHICH HAS BEEN IN EXISTENCE SINCE 1927. UPON ARRIVAL SHE WAS GIVEN A TOUR BY JUDITH HAWLEY DSAC DEPUTY DIRECTOR, PIETERMARITZBURG ARCHIVES REPOSITORY TO VARIOUS STRONG ROOMS WHICH STORES AND PROTECTS VALUABLE RECORDS.

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The KwaZulu-Natal Legislature Speaker, Hon. Nontembeko Boyce today visited the Repository in Pietermaritzburg today which has been in existence since 1927. Upon arrival she was given a tour by Judith Hawley DSAC Deputy Director, Pietermaritzburg Archives Repository to various strong rooms which stores and protects valuable records.

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KwaZulu-Natal Legislature Speaker, Hon. Nontembeko Boyce, participated in the Europe Day celebrations held earlier today in Pretoria.

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The Chairperson of the Standing Committee on Quality of Life, Hon. Fikile Masiko, attended the Sondela Dialogue hosted by Valued Citizens at the Luthuli Museum.

THE DEPUTY SPEAKER OF THE KWAZULU-NATAL LEGISLATURE, HON. MMABATHO TEMBE, HON. ANDILE BIYELA AND HON. MINGEZI TWALA HAVE ARRIVED IN BEIJING, CHINA, TO PARTICIPATE IN A HIGH-LEVEL SEMINAR FOCUSED ON THE EXCHANGE OF EXPERIENCES ON MODERNIZING NATIONAL GOVERNANCE AND PROFESSIONALIZATION OF THE STATE BETWEEN CHINA AND SOUTH AFRICA.

The Deputy Speaker of the KwaZulu-Natal Legislature, Hon. Mmabatho Tembe, Hon. Andile Biyela and Hon. Mingezi Twala have arrived in Beijing, China, to participate in a high-level seminar focused on the Exchange of Experiences on Modernizing National Governance and Professionalization of the State between China and South Africa.

This strategic initiative forms part of the partnership between the KwaZulu-Natal Legislature and South Africa’s National School of Government (NSG), which recently formalized collaboration through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).

The seminar, scheduled to run from 7 May to 27 May 2025, will provide a platform for in-depth dialogue on governance innovation, state capacity enhancement, and best practices in public sector professionalism. It signifies a key milestone in deepening bilateral relations and enhancing institutional development through international cooperation.

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KwaZulu-Natal Legislature’s Hon. Mmabatho Tembe has extended heartfelt appreciation to Honorary Consul Werner Gruner for hosting a distinguished private diplomatic dinner. The exclusive event brought together dignitaries from across the Southern Africa Region, fostering regional dialogue and collaboration. In attendance were Members of Parliament and representatives from the Provincial Legislatures of KwaZulu-Natal, Gauteng, and the Western Cape, as well as esteemed delegates from the Kingdom of eSwatini. The gathering served as a valuable platform for strengthening inter-parliamentary relations and regional cooperation.

HON. MMABATHO TEMBE, KZN LEGISLATURE DEPUTY SPEAKER, WAS INVITED AS A GUEST SPEAKER ON THE PODCAST OF THE COMMONWEALTH PARLIAMENTARY ASSOCIATION (CPA) DURING THE CWP WORKSHOP WHICH STARTED ON THE 28TH OF APRIL – 2 MAY 2025 IN THE BAHAMAS.

Hon. Tembe spoke about her experience as a woman in politics given her role of being one of the youngest Deputy Speakers in the continent.

She further shared her insights and invaluable lessons as a young woman in leadership for the podcast listeners, particularly those looking to make a mark in politics at an early stage.

The episode covered topics such as:

*The role of youth and young women in South African politics and the broader African political landscape

*The challenges of holding a senior political position and strategies for success.

*The importance of mentorship and solidarity in shaping the careers of emerging leaders; and

The balance between public service, personal life, and political responsibilities as a young woman in a senior role.

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Hon. Mmabatho Tembe, KZN Legislature Deputy Speaker, was invited as a guest speaker on the podcast of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) during the CWP Workshop that started on the 28th of April – 2 May 2025 in the Bahamas.

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KZN Legislature Deputy Speaker Hon. Mmabatho Tembe together with the Chairperson for the KZN Legislature Multi-Party Caucus Hon. CQ Madlopha at the Commonwealth Women Parliamentarians workshop held at the Bahamas under the theme “Parliamentarians as drivers of Women’s Economic Empowerment

GIRL GUIDE UNIFORM HANDOVER

In the Spirit of the Girl Guide Promise

“I promise to do my best,

To do my duty,

To God and to my country,

To help other people and to keep the Guide Law.”

In keeping with this noble promise, the Speaker of the KwaZulu-Natal Legislature, Hon. Nontembeko Boyce, visited Umthethomusha Primary School this morning to hand over Girl Guide uniforms. This heartfelt gesture fulfills a commitment the Speaker made to the school during a previous visit last year.

Hon. Boyce expressed her admiration for the continued presence of Girl Guide programmes in schools, saying:

“It is encouraging to see institutions like Umthethomusha Primary still embracing the Girl Guide movement. It teaches young girls the value of self-affirmation—a powerful tool in combating the social ills in communities.”

This initiative reflects the core values of leadership, service, and empowerment that are central to both the Girl Guide ethos and the Speaker’s vision for youth development in the province.

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Speaker of the KwaZulu-Natal Legislature, Hon. Nontembeko Boyce, at Umthethomusha Primary School to hand over Girl Guide uniforms.

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Asive Rurwana has expressed heartfelt thanks to the Chairperson of Committees, Hon. Dr. Mahlaba, following his generous handover of school uniforms to pupils at UMbumbano Senior Primary School in Nongoma.

DEPUTY SPEAKER SSR PROGRAMME

As part of ongoing efforts to foster a culture of reading among young learners, the Deputy Speaker of the KwaZulu-Natal Legislature, Hon. Mmabatho Tembe, visited Sithunjwana Primary School in eMpendle today.

During her visit, Hon. Tembe donated a variety of library books and educational puzzles to the school, fulfilling a promise she made during the KZN Legislature’s School Functionality Programme earlier this year.

Sithunjwana Primary School was among the schools visited by the Deputy Speaker during the school functionality programme, which aims to support and enhance the quality of education across the province. Hon. Tembe’s return marks a continued commitment to improving literacy and learning resources in under-resourced schools.

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CAPTION: Deputy Speaker of the KwaZulu-Natal Legislature, Hon. Mmabatho Tembe, visited Sithunjwana Primary School in eMpendle to donate a variety of library books and educational puzzles

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For the second leg of the Social Responsibility Programme, KZN Legislature Deputy Speaker Hon. Mmabatho Tembe visited Isaiah 54 Children’s Sanctuary in Bluff, Durban. During her visit, she donated cleaning materials and blankets to the centre. Isaiah 54 Children’s Sanctuary, run by Glynnis, provides a safe and nurturing home for abandoned, HIV-infected, and abused children.

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THE EVENT HIGHLIGHTED THE ONGOING COLLABORATION AND DIPLOMATIC RELATIONS BETWEEN SOUTH AFRICA AND THE EUROPEAN UNION, WITH SPEAKER BOYCE REPRESENTING THE KWAZULU-NATAL LEGISLATURE IN RECOGNIZING THE IMPORTANCE OF INTERNATIONAL PARTNERSHIPS.

FOR THE FIRST TIME THIS YEAR, 90 GRADE 10 LEARNERS FROM MATHUBESIZWE, UDUMO, AND TUGELA SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN THE ILEMBE DISTRICT PARTICIPATED IN THE DIALOGUE. THEY ENGAGED IN MEANINGFUL REFLECTION AND TOOK ACTION TO SAFEGUARD HUMAN RIGHTS AND UPHOLD OUR CONSTITUTIONAL VALUES.

HON. MMABATHO TEMBE, KZN LEGISLATURE DEPUTY SPEAKER, WAS INVITED AS A GUEST SPEAKER ON THE PODCAST OF THE COMMONWEALTH PARLIAMENTARY ASSOCIATION (CPA) DURING THE CWP WORKSHOP WHICH STARTED ON THE 28TH OF APRIL – 2 MAY 2025 IN THE BAHAMAS.

THE CWP FOUR DAY WORKSHOP AIMS TO STRENGTHEN INTER PARLIAMENTARY DIALOGUE FOCUSING ON WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP AND ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT

GIRL GUIDE UNIFORM HANDOVER

THE DONATION FORMS PART OF HON. DR. MAHLABA’S ONGOING EFFORTS TO RESTORE DIGNITY TO LEARNERS FROM DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITIES. INSPIRED BY HIS ACTIONS AND LEADERSHIP, ASIVE SHARED HER DREAM OF ONE DAY BECOMING A DOCTOR, JUST LIKE HON. MAHLABA.

DEPUTY SPEAKER SSR PROGRAMME

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