Parliament comes to Ugu District
The oversight programme was under the theme: “Working together to ensure faster improvement in the delivery of services to communities”.
The National Council of Provinces, led by Chairperson Amos Masondo, convened its flagship oversight programme – Taking Parliament to the People, in the Ugu District Municipality, from Monday, November 14, to Friday, November 18.
Taking Parliament to the People in KwaZulu Natal focused on various issues, including grants, home affairs, water and sanitation, health, etc.
Community members from all four municipalities commented on proceedings and issues they face daily.
The oversight programme was under the theme: “Working together to ensure faster improvement in the delivery of services to communities”.
During the week, delegates, including Members of Parliament, the KZN Provincial Legislature, and local municipalities, which include Ray Nkonyeni, Umdoni, Umuziwabantu, and Umzumbe local municipalities visited various sites and conducted public meetings where members of the public had the opportunity to draw the executive’s attention to challenges they experience with regards to service delivery.
Ministers, MECs, and Members of Mayoral Committees (MMCs) responded to issues raised by the public.
“The programme consisted of a combination of public hearings and visits to identified sites and culminated with an address by President Cyril Ramaphosa at a National Council of Provinces sitting at the Ugu Sports and Leisure Centre on Friday, November 18.
The public hearings and site visits took place simultaneously,” Parliamentary spokesperson Moloto Mothapo said.
“The address by the President was delivered under the theme, “Building agile state capabilities to improve service delivery outcomes,” Mothapo said.
