The civic education programme included both women and men from Oshabeni. Its goal was to raise awareness around Legislature programmes and spark meaningful conversations about social ills, abuse, and the rights of communities.

“As we come out of Men’s Month and enter August, which is dedicated to celebrating women, it’s important that we continue to educate communities about their rights, and the channels available to report abuse,” said Hon. Boyce. “Programmes like this are not just about information-sharing, they’re about empowering people.”

Inkosi Lushaba expressed appreciation to the Legislature for prioritising rural outreach and community education. “We welcome this kind of engagement. It shows the Legislature’s commitment to making sure all communities understand how they can participate in and benefit from democracy.”

As part of the day’s activities, community members took part in a fun and informative quiz, with small tokens of appreciation handed out by Hon. Boyce to those who participated.

The Civic Education programme forms part of a broader drive by the Legislature to deepen public understanding of its work and build an active, informed citizenry, especially during a month that highlights the strength and resilience of women

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MEDIA STATEMENT
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
31 July 2025

KZN LEGISLATURE TABLES 2025/26 BUDGET VOTE AND CELEBRATES FIFTH CONSECUTIVE CLEAN AUDIT

The KwaZulu-Natal Legislature is proud to announce that it has once again received a clean audit outcome for the 2024/2025 financial year, marking the fifth consecutive year of this achievement.

Delivering the announcement during the tabling of the 2025/2026 Budget, Speaker of the KwaZulu-Natal Legislature, Hon. Nontembeko Boyce, emphasised that this milestone is not just about clean books, but about what those books represent, a disciplined, competent, and people-centred institution that takes its duty to the public seriously.
“This clean audit outcome is a reflection of the hard work, stability, and excellence of our administration and political leadership. It confirms that beyond passing laws and conducting oversight, this Legislature is committed to being a model institution that earns the trust of the people of KwaZulu-Natal,” said Speaker Boyce.

Speaker Boyce also highlighted a key challenge: only 0.5% of the provincial budget is allocated to the Legislature, yet this small fraction is expected to provide effective oversight over 99.5% of the Province’s expenditure, most of which goes to social services like education, health and social development.

“Out of this 0.5%, the Legislature is expected to execute consultative law-making, public participation and ensure effective oversight on service delivery as required by the Constitution. This is a funding model we must interrogate as we seek a more balanced, responsive and accountable governance system.”
Speaker Boyce highlighted that the Legislature’s consistent clean audits are a result of a deliberate investment in institutional stability, professional capacity and strong internal systems.

She praised the dedication of the Legislature’s staff many of whom are among the most experienced public servants in the country for delivering quality and consistency, even under tough economic conditions.

Despite tight budgets, rising public expectations, and external pressures, the KwaZulu-Natal Legislature has proven that accountability and excellence can co-exist. From consistent engagement with the Auditor-General’s recommendations to ongoing reform of internal processes, the Legislature has entrenched a culture of ethical leadership and clean governance.
The Speaker concluded by reaffirming the Legislature’s commitment to being a trusted voice of the people:”We are not here to govern from a distance.

We are here to remain rooted in our communities, responsive to our people, and accountable to the future,” said Hon Boyce.

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MEDIA ALERT
For Immediate Release
28 July 2025

KZN LEGISLATURE SPEAKER TO TABLE THE 2025/2026 VOTE 2 BUDGET SPEECH
The Speaker of the KwaZulu-Natal Legislature, Honourable Nontembeko Boyce, will table the Legislature’s Budget Speech for the 2025/2026 financial year on Thursday, 31 July 2025 in the Legislature Chamber in Pietermaritzburg.

In her address, the Speaker will outline the key programmes and strategic priorities of the Legislature for the current financial year. The speech will also reflect on how the institution is giving effect to its constitutional mandate through innovative approaches to law-making, oversight, and public participation.

Members of the media and the public are invited to follow the proceedings live on radio, television, YouTube, and all KwaZulu-Natal Legislature social media platforms.

Details are as follows:
Date: 31 July 2025
Time: 9am
Venue: KZN Legislature Chamber

For media accreditation or further information, please contact:
Ms. Phathisa Mfuyo
Media Liaison Officer, KZN Legislature Office of the Speaker
Tel: 081 021 5111

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Media statement
15 July 2025

KZN LEGISLATURE COGTA PORTFOLIO COMMITTEE UNDERTAKES SUCCESSFUL OVERSIGHT VISITS TO STRUGGLING MUNICIPALITIES

The KwaZulu-Natal Legislature’s COGTA Portfolio Committee today held two Section 132 hearings at Umzinyathi District and eNdumeni Municipalities to address concerns about financial mismanagement, project delays, and lack of accountability raised by the Auditor General (AG).
The legislature utilizes Section 132 hearings as a mechanism to hold municipalities accountable for their adverse audit outcomes and financial management practices. The hearings are held under Section 132 of the Municipal Finance Management Act and are a crucial part of the legislature’s oversight function.

COGTA Portfolio Committee Chairperson, Hon Marlaine Nair said the committee had resolved to hold meetings with worst performing municipalities which have received adverse audits, disclaimer audits and qualified audit reports from the Auditor General in the last financial year.

“Today we held two successful meetings as part of our responsibility under Section 132 of the MFMA, which requires the Legislature to conduct formal oversight over the municipality’s annual report and the findings of the Auditor-General. This is an important part of our work in ensuring financial accountability, good governance, and service deliver,” added Nair.
She described the engagement with uMzinyathi District Municipality as crucial because the municipality has been under a Section 139(1)(b) intervention since 2016, which saw the provincial government taking over certain functions of the municipality due to serious failures in governance and administration.
Despite this intervention, the municipality has continued to perform poorly. The Auditor-General has issued an adverse audit opinion for the third consecutive year, meaning the financial statements are not reliable and there is serious non-compliance with laws and regulations.
In the 2023/24 financial year, the AG identified R1.4 billion in irregular expenditure, R323 million in unauthorised spending, and R42 million in fruitless and wasteful expenditure.
The municipality has tabled unfunded budgets for the past three years, is at risk of running out of cash, and is struggling to deliver basic services especially in the water sector where major infrastructure projects remain incomplete.
Endumeni Municipality also faced a myriad of administrative challenges which saw it receiving a disclaimer from the AG.
Nair described today’s meetings as a resounding success, adding that Members of the legislature were able to fully understand what drove long-standing problems and what was being done to resolve them in both municipalities.
The legislators were also able to recommend practical solutions and clear follow-up steps for this committee and for provincial government.

ISSUED BY THE CHAIRPERSON OF THE COGTA PORTFOLIO COMMITTEE IN THE KWAZULU-NATAL LEGISLATURE, HON MARLAINE NAIR

For media interviews: Hon Marlaine Nair 0726928963
For enquiries            : Mr Bongani Tembe

The KwaZulu-Natal Legislature welcomed a high-level delegation from the Namibian Parliament’s Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) Sub-Branch on 15 July 2025, led by Honourable Lukas Sinimbo Muha, Chairperson of the National Council of Namibia and Regional Representative of the CPA Southern Africa Sub-Region Executive Committee.

The visit, hosted by the Speaker of the KZN Legislature, Honourable Nontembeko Boyce, forms part of ongoing efforts to strengthen inter-parliamentary relations among CPA branches and foster regional collaboration in line with the CPA’s strategic goals. These include a strong focus on parliamentary democracy, gender representation through the Commonwealth Women Parliamentarians (CWP) network, and enhanced cooperation among sub-national legislatures.

In his address, Hon. Muha emphasised the shared values between the Namibian Parliament and the KZN Legislature. “The KwaZulu-Natal Legislature, as an active CPA Sub-National Branch and a proud member of the Commonwealth Women Parliamentarians (CWP) network, continues to be a shining example in advancing the CPA’s mission. Your commitment to gender equality and empowering women in parliamentary spaces is truly commendable and continues to inspire other branches in the region,” he said.

He further explained the role of the Southern Africa CPA Sub-Region Executive Committee:“Our mandate is to provide oversight on the implementation of CPA policy decisions and engage with branches to promote the CPA’s core objectives. As Regional Representatives, we serve as a bridge between the Region and the Branches, ensuring their welfare and growth remain a top priority.”

Hon. Muha also reiterated his responsibility in ensuring that branches within the Sub-Region participate meaningfully in both regional and international CPA conferences.

Speaker Hon. Nontembeko Boyce extended her heartfelt appreciation for the visit, highlighting its significance in deepening cooperation. “We are honoured to host Hon. Muha and his delegation. This visit not only strengthens ties between our two CPA Sub-Branches but also provides a valuable opportunity to reflect on our progress and share best practices as part of our collective journey under the CPA umbrella.”

The visit marks yet another important step in reinforcing the spirit of unity and mutual support among Commonwealth parliaments in the Southern Africa region.

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On 15 July 2025, the KwaZulu-Natal Legislature had the honour of hosting a high-level delegation from the Namibian Parliament’s CPA Sub-Branch, led by Hon. Lukas Sinimbo Muha, Chairperson of Namibia’s National Council and Regional Representative of the CPA Southern Africa Sub-Region.

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Issued by:
KwaZulu-Natal Legislature
Media Enquiries
Phathisa Mfuyo – Media Liaison Officer, Office of the Speaker, KZN Legislature
Cell: 0810215111 Email: mfuyop@kznleg.gov.za

The KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Legislature is set to welcome Honourable Lukas Sinimbo Muha, Chairperson of the National Council of Namibia and Regional Representative of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) Southern Africa Sub-Region, on an official visit scheduled for Tuesday, 15 July 2025.

The visit, being undertaken on behalf of the CPA Southern Africa Regional Representatives, forms part of the Executive Committee’s ongoing oversight responsibilities. It aims to strengthen relationships among CPA branches and promote active engagement with the Association’s strategic objectives, including its commitment to parliamentary democracy, gender representation through the Commonwealth Women Parliamentarians (CWP) network, and collaboration across sub-national legislatures.

The visit underscores the CPA’s ongoing commitment to building strong, people-centred Legislatures across the Commonwealth and affirms the spirit of unity between Namibia and South Africa.

Details for the visit are as follows:

Date: 15 July 2025

Time: 9:30am

Venue: KZN Legislature Precinct

For further information, please contact:

Ms. Phathisa Mfuyo

Media Liaison Officer, KZN Legislature Office of the Speaker
Cell: 081 021 5111

KZN Legislature Hon. Nontembeko Boyce, joined the African Congregational Church family in celebrating the achievements of graduates.

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