News – KZN Legislature

Deputy Speaker of the KZN Legislature, Hon. Mmabatho Tembe, visited Zashuke High School

Deputy Speaker of the KZN Legislature, Hon. Mmabatho Tembe, visited Zashuke High School this morning to hand over school uniforms to learners in need. The donation follows a request from the school to assist learners from disadvantaged homes and forms part of the Speaker’s Social Responsibility Programme. #kznlegislature #kznmpls

The PPP Standing Committee to host Community Readiness Workshops in Zululand.

Hon.NJ Nkwanyana, Chairperson of the PPP Standing Committee leads community readiness workshops within Zululand District. The Legislature invites all Hon Speakers, Cllrs, Amakhosi, Izinduna, CDW, OSS and other community base leaders within the District to participate in community readiness and awareness workshops which are scheduled as follows:

Date Municipality Time Venue

28 October 2025 Ulundi LM 09H00 Ulundi Multi-purpose Hall

28 October 2025 Nongoma LM 13H00 Nongoma Multi-purpose Hall

29 October 2025 Phongolo LM 10H00 Belgrade Hall

30 October 2025 Edumbe LM 10H00 Edumbe Town Hall

31 October 2025 Abaqulusi LM 10H00 King Zwelithini Hall- Bhekuzulu Township

Briefing of Members of the KZN Legislature on the 2024/25 Provincial Government Audit Outcomes, PFMA and FMPPLA Roadshow

Briefing of Members of the KZN Legislature on the 2024/25 Provincial Government Audit Outcomes, PFMA and FMPPLA Roadshow, led by Auditor-General of South Africa, Ms Tsakani Maluleke.

During the session, the Speaker of the KZN Legislature was presented with a Clean Audit Award, marking the Legislature’s fifth consecutive clean audit, a reflection of sound governance, accountability, and financial integrity.#kznlegislature #kznmpls #auditorgeneralsouthafrica

KZN Legislature attended the 41st Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) Small Branches Conference in Barbados.

Speaker of the KwaZulu-Natal Legislature, Hon. Nontembeko Boyce, together with members of the KZN Legislature, attended the 41st Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) Small Branches Conference in Barbados.

Held from 7–8 October 2025, the conference brought together Commonwealth Parliamentarians to explore ways to strengthen Parliamentary Independence and shape a sustainable future for small jurisdictions. The gathering formed part of the 68th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference (CPC)

KZN LEGISLATURE TO HOST ITS ANNUAL SENIOR CITIZENS PARLIAMENT IN UMDONI MUNICIPALITY

MEDIA ADVISORY
For Immediate Release
30 SEPTEMBER 2025

KZN LEGISLATURE TO HOST ITS ANNUAL SENIOR CITIZENS PARLIAMENT IN UMDONI MUNICIPALITY

In line with its Constitutional mandate of facilitating public involvement in the legislative and other processes of the Legislature as provided for in Section 118 of the Constitution, the KwaZulu-Natal Legislature will host its annual Senior Citizens Parliament in Umdoni Municipality under Ugu District to provide older persons with a platform to raise issues that affect them.

The Senior Citizens Parliament to be held on 02 October 2025 will take place after the United Nations International Day for Older Persons which is celebrated on 01 October the world over.

The Senior Citizens Parliament will be held under the theme “Older Persons Driving Local and Global Action: Our Aspirations, Our Well-being and Our Rights”. Participants in the event are older persons who represent senior citizens from all districts of KZN including the Metro and representatives from all political parties that are represented in the Legislature.

The Senior Citizens Parliament will form commissions that will discuss the following issues that are of interest to older persons:

Inadequate healthcare facilities for senior citizens.
Inadequate housing facilities for senior citizens.
Challenges that are brought by the Social Security Agency.
How to bridge the gap to reduce the growing digital divide among senior citizens.

The event will be attended by Members of the Legislature, Premier and Members of the Executive Council (MECs) to engage with the delegates and listen to the issues that concern them. The Senior Citizens Parliament will finally adopt a set of resolutions that will be processed and overseen by the relevant Legislature committee and then forwarded to the provincial government for implementation.

The event is scheduled to take place as follows:

Date: Thursday, 02 October 2025

Venue: Umzinto Town Hall, Umdoni Municipality

Time: 9h00

The media is invited to the event.

For more information, please contact Sina Nxumalo, Communications Manager

Cell: 0829060449

ENDS

Speaker Nontembeko Boyce and Hon. Sizophila Mkhize are flying the KZN flag high at the P20 Summit in Kleinmond.

On the sidelines, Speaker Boyce spoke to Parliament TV about the role of women and young leaders in shaping a more equal and sustainable world.

Speaker Plants Seeds of Knowledge and Trees in Nongoma

The Speaker of the KwaZulu-Natal Legislature today kicked off her day with an insightful engagement with learners from Fundukhaliphe Secondary School as part of the Legislature’s Civic Education Programme.

The interactive session included a quiz where learners were tested on general knowledge, with questions focused on Parliament, Legislatures, and government. The activity was not only educational but also aimed at sparking curiosity among young people about how democracy works and why their voices matter.

Located in the Nongoma Local Municipality, about 43km from Nongoma town, Fundukhaliphe Secondary is a quintile 1 no-fee school that serves learners from deeply impoverished backgrounds. Recognising this, the Speaker emphasised the importance of education as a tool for empowerment and change.

The day’s programme began with a civic education talk during the school assembly, followed by a symbolic tree-planting session with stakeholders and selected learners. The tree planting highlighted the Legislature’s commitment to environmental awareness and leaving a living legacy for future generations.

Through such outreach initiatives, the KZN Legislature continues to bring Parliament closer to the people and ensure that young citizens understand their role in strengthening democracy.

#kznlegislature #kznmpls ##civiceducation #nongoma

KwaZulu-Natal Legislature and the Kingdom of Eswatini faced off in a spirited friendly sports day on Friday

KwaZulu-Natal Legislature and the Kingdom of Eswatini faced off in a spirited friendly sports day on Friday, taking their partnership beyond the chamber and onto the field. Members and staff competed in netball, soccer, volleyball and tug of war, with Eswatini clinching the netball crown and a 2–1 soccer win, while KZN Legislature claimed victories in volleyball, women’s soccer and tug of war.

Player highlights:

• Netball (Man of the Match): Hon. Nomalungelo Simelane (Eswatini)

• Soccer Female: Babalwa Khumalo (KZN)

• Volleyball: Hon. Mbatha Moyo (KZN)

• Soccer Male: Hon. Mandzi (Eswatini)

#kznmpls #kznlegislature #kingdomofeswatini #cpa #eswatiniparliament

Day three of the Kingdom of eSwatini delegation’s benchmarking visit to the KZN Legislature

Day three of the Kingdom of eSwatini delegation’s benchmarking visit to the KZN Legislature, continuing the exchange of knowledge and strengthening ties under the CPA.

#kznlegislature #kznmpls #kingdomofeswatini #cpa

Speaker of the KZN Legislature, Hon. Nontembeko Boyce, together with the leadership and Members of the Legislature, officially welcomed a delegation from the Kingdom of eSwatini Parliament

Speaker of the KZN Legislature, Hon. Nontembeko Boyce, together with the leadership and Members of the Legislature, officially welcomed a delegation from the Kingdom of eSwatini Parliament, led by Deputy Speaker Hon. Madala Mhlanga. The visit forms part of a benchmarking programme where the two institutions will exchange parliamentary best practices under the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA).#kznlegislature #kznmpls #kingdomofeswatini🇸🇿 #cpa #cpaafricaregion