Deputy President David Mabuza will be in the National Assembly (NA) on Wednesday, 27 February for oral replies to questions by Members of Parliament.
Among the questions the Deputy President will answer include what measures have been taken to ensure all government departments and institutions implement the call made by President Cyril Ramaposa during the state of the nation address, that experience will no longer be a prerequisite for entry-level jobs.
Furthermore, the deputy President will be required to outline what mechanisms government intend putting in place towards the vetting of public representatives, executives and government officials.
The Deputy President will also answer on government’s programmes aimed at young people and women in preparation for the Fourth Industrial Revolution.
Section 92 (2) of the Constitution stipulates that Members of Cabinet are accountable collectively and individually to Parliament for the exercise of their powers and performance of their functions. The procedure for putting questions to the Executive is one of the instruments used by Parliament to hold the Executive accountable.
For the full list of questions, please click https://www.parliament.gov.za/storage/app/media/Docs/quest_pap/a148ddc0-e4be-40b8-bfa5-53ded884cd50.pdf
Details of the National Assembly sitting are as follows:
Date: Wednesday, 27 February 2019
Time:14h00
Venue: National Assembly Chamber, Parliament
Journalists and photographers who do not have Parliamentary media access permits and wish to cover the sitting must send their details to Ande Cwili on acwili@parliament.gov.za or by calling 021 403 2470 or 060 454 9188.
Details required are:
- Name of media house,
- full name
- ID or passport number.
Enquiries:
Moloto Mothapo
Cell: 082 370 6930
