News – KZN Legislature

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

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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.

Budget Sittings Media Advisory

23 April 2025

Media Advisory

RE: BUDGET SITTINGS MEDIA ADVISORY

Following the tabling of the 2025/26 Provincial Budget by the KwaZulu-Natal’s MEC for Finance Honourable Francois Rodgers on the 25th of March, the province’s Members of the Executive Council are set to present their departmental budgets at the provincial legislature starting from the 24 of April to the 2^nd of May this year.

The budget presentations will outline a comprehensive plan to address the socio-economic challenges facing the province such as job creation, reduction of poverty, driving inclusive growth and improve service delivery throughout the province.

Provincial Legislature, which will present its own Budget Vote 2 on the 2^nd of May, will intensify its oversight in all provincial government departments and entities to ensure improved service delivery and the betterment of the lives of the people of KwaZulu-Natal.

All budget presentations (see the attached schedule) will begin from 9am and end around 17H00. Members of the Media are invited to attend and cover these presentations. Social media links will be shared in our social media pages where members of the media can also follow the presentations.

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Issued by KZN Legislature Communications Unit

For more information please contact Sina Nxumalo at 0829060449 or Phathisa Mfuyo at 073 129 3378

Adopted 2025 Budget Sitting Programme. amended with 2 May 2025 Download

Kwazulu-natal Legislature Speaker Hon. Nontembeko Boyce And Kwazulu-natal SALGA Chairperson Xolani Dube Have Officially Signed A Memorandum Of Understanding Which Will Assist In Strengthening Collaboration Between The Legislature And SALGA In The Province.

15 April 2025

Media statement

Attention all media

KZN LEGISLATURE AND SALGA KZN JOIN FORCES BY SIGNING MOU TO ACCELARATE SERVICE DELIVERY

KwaZulu-Natal Legislature Speaker Hon. Nontembeko Boyce and KwaZulu-Natal SALGA Chairperson Xolani Dube have officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding which will assist in strengthening collaboration between the legislature and SALGA in the province.

Hon. Boyce said, “We are happy that after successful engagements and meetings we have had with the PEC for SALGA that we are able to form this strategic partnership which will contribute in coordinating strategies which will be crucial in supporting municipalities and the Legislature while conducting oversight across the province.”

“We are also looking forward to the relaunch of the KZN Provincial Speaker’s forum which will assist in the empowerment of Speakers across all municipalities in KZN. Through this agreement we will be able to share reports and have SALGA KZN as a strategic partner in some of our oversight programmes, said Hon. Boyce.

This collaboration will create a platform where the Legislature and municipalities will be able to address challenges related to service delivery and intergovernmental participation in the Integrated Development Plan (IDP) processes.

Media Enquiries:

Media Liaison Officer, Ms. Phathisa Mfuyo: 081 021 5111

Communications Manager, Mr Sina Nxumalo: 082 906 0449

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