News – KZN Legislature

Social Development Portfolio Committee holds Stakeholder Engagement Meeting at Bergville

Social Development Portfolio Committee holds Stakeholder Engagement Meeting at Bergville Multipurpose Community Centre in Uthukela District

Today, the Social Development Portfolio Committee led by its chairperson Honourable Noluthando Dlamini, is holding a stakeholder engagement meeting attended by members of the public, NGOs, NPOs, Municipal Speakers, Mayors, councillors, and community leadership to receive presentations from the Social Development Department on the draft 2026/2027 departmental Budget and the Annual Performance Plan.

The session is being held to give various stakeholders an opportunity to make inputs on the departmental budget and APP to ensure that these critical documents address issues of concern to the stakeholders and community within Uthukela District.

The committee is also facilitating these sessions as part of the Legislature’s mandate to involve members of the public in the oversight processes of the Legislature.

Members of the public and stakeholders have raised various concerns to the department including delays in responding to complaints about service delivery of social services in communities, delays in completing capital projects such as social service centres, inadequate funding of NPOs, and the need to capacitate community based organisations who support the work of the department.

KZN LEGISLATURE TO HOLD PARLIAMENT FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES

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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The KZN Legislature Deputy Speaker, Hon. Mmabatho Tembe, hosted a focused engagement with single mothers at the Bruntville Community Hall, Bruntville – Mooi River (Mpofana Municipality)

The KZN Legislature Deputy Speaker, Hon. Mmabatho Tembe, hosted a focused engagement with single mothers at the Bruntville Community Hall, Bruntville – Mooi River (Mpofana Municipality), as part of her Social Responsibility Programme.

The session highlighted the upcoming 16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children, the importance of financial independence for women, and the role of civic education, with the IEC present to guide women on voter participation and their democratic rights.

The event was supported by various government departments such as SASSA, SAPS, Health, and Social Development, along with private business leaders who attended to motivate and offer guidance. Their contributions helped share information, build confidence, and strengthen the journey of women striving for stability and independence.

The engagement created a warm and supportive space for honest conversations, encouragement, and practical advice which they can use to strengthen families and communities.#kznlegislature #kznmpls #singemothers

Members of the KZN Legislature today welcomed the permanent delegates of the NCOP

Members of the KZN Legislature today welcomed the permanent delegates of the NCOP who are in the province to conduct oversight on key service delivery projects as part of Provincial Week.

The 2025 Provincial Week, the NCOP’s annual flagship oversight and accountability programme, runs under the theme “Building Viable Municipalities for Enhanced Delivery of Basic Services to Communities.”

Through this programme, delegates return to their provinces to check on progress, listen to communities, and engage on the challenges that affect people’s everyday lives.

This visit reaffirms the NCOP’s commitment to strengthening oversight and accountability to improve the quality of life for all South Africans.

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Deputy of the KZN Legislature Hon. Mmabatho Tembe, joined partners and beneficiaries at the launch of IndlELLa

Deputy of the KZN Legislature Hon. Mmabatho Tembe, joined partners and beneficiaries at the launch of IndlELLa a new incubator empowering women in the creative industries. Hon. Tembe encouraged the women, especially single women, to step boldly into business opportunities and highlighted the importance of collaboration between government, private sector and development partners in building an inclusive, thriving economy #KZNLegislature

Speaker of the KZN Legislature, Hon. Nontembeko Boyce and Legislature’s strategic leadership met with His Majesty King Misuzulu kaZwelithini for a consultation briefing.

Speaker of the KZN Legislature, Hon. Nontembeko Boyce, together with the Legislature’s strategic leadership, today met with His Majesty King Misuzulu kaZwelithini for a consultation briefing.

The discussion centred on progress and final preparations for the 2026 Official Address by His Majesty, guided by Rule 10(1) of the Legislature’s Standing Rules.

NCOP Provincial Week in KZN

The KwaZulu-Natal NCOP Permanent Delegates are visiting the province from 18 – 21 November to conduct oversight work in the Umgungundlovu District.

The objective of the oversight visit is to monitor service delivery in municipalities under the District with the main focus being the provision of services such as human settlements, water and sanitation, roads, and the state of local municipalities within the District.

The NCOP delegation is joined by Members of the KZN Legislature in these oversight visits.

Taking Legislature to the People of Zululand

Taking Legislature to the People of Zululand is currently underway at the Cecil Emmet Hall in Abaqulusi Municipality. The Legislature is debating the report on the Multiparty Oversight Visits which were conducted by the Legislature in July where MPLs held meetings with communities to listen to their service delivery concerns ahead of the TLTP.

MPLs are debating the most pressing issues that have been raised by the people of Zululand that include lack of water, employment opportunities due to the closure of coal mines, and regressing agriculture economy. These are the backbone of the economy of the District which the government needs to addressed.

Speaker Welcomes President of Sacramento State University

Speaker of the KZN Legislature, Hon. Nontembeko Boyce together with the Secretary, Ms Nerusha Naidoo, joined the Mangosuthu University of Technology in welcoming Dr Luke Wood, President of Sacramento State University and his delegation to Durban.

The Speaker also joined the roundtable discussion with MUT, the Gauteng Legislature and Sacramento State University leadership, sharing ideas on strengthening collaboration with higher education institutions.

Rules and Programming workshop – Day 2

Day two of the Rules and Programming workshop where the Speaker of the KZN Legislature, Hon. Nontembeko Boyce, continued with engagement with strategic leadership, Party Whips, and senior management. Facilitated by Prof. Robert Nkuna from the National School of Governance.

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