Public hearings on the Traditional Leadership and Governance Framework Amendment Bill [B8-2017] - Co-Operative Governance, Traditional Affairs and Human Settlements Portfolio Committee
Led by its Chairperson, Honourable Mohatla Tseki, the Gauteng Provincial Legislature’s COGTA & Human Settlements Portfolio Committee, will convene public hearings on the Traditional Leadership and Governance Framework Amendment Bill [B8-2017]. These are part of the Committee’s consultation process with the people of Gauteng and other interested groups/organizations, providing them a platform to make inputs on the Amendment Bill.
The Public Hearings are scheduled to take place as follows:
Venue: Sokhulumi Community Centre
Date: Thursday, 26th October 2017
Time: 10h00
Venue: Hammanskraal Community Hall
Date: Friday, 10th November 2017
Time: 10h00
The Bill seeks to achieve the following, amongst others: “so as to make provision for extended timeframes within which kingship or queenship councils and traditional councils must be established; to provide for extended timeframes within which community authorities have to be disestablished; to align the term of office of tribal authorities, traditional councils and kingship or queenship councils with the term of the National House of Traditional Leaders; and to provide for matters connected therewith.”
The Portfolio Committee on COGTA & Human Settlements invites all interested stakeholders and organizations to forward their written submissions and comments (preferably via email) before or on the 26th and 27th October 2017. Submissions can be forwarded to Ms Jackie Moteke on 079 522 8669 or e-mail jmoteke@gpl.gov.za ; and Ms Jabu Nyembe on 079 522 8686 or jnyembe@gpl.gov.za .
Members of the media are invited to attend the hearings.
For more information or interview queries, contact: Ms Pfano Bulasigobo on 011 498 6381 / 060 533 1982 email: PBulasigobo@gpl.gov.za
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