The Deputy Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA), Dr Namane Dickson Masemola, will present at the Mpumalanga Provincial Engagement on the Revised Draft White Paper on Local Government. This important engagement forms part of a broader national consultative process led by COGTA, aimed at refining and strengthening the Revised Draft White Paper on
BUDGET VOTE SPEECH 2026/27 CLOSING REMARKS MINISTER VELENKOSINI HLABISA National Assembly | Parliament of the Republic of South Africa MAY 2026 Hon Chairperson and Honourable members. Allow me to begin by expressing our sincere appreciation to all Honourable Members who have participated in this debate. The debate has been constructive, thoughtful, and reflective of the
COGTA BUDGET VOTE SPEECH – GOOD HOPE CHAMBERS DEPUTY MINISTER DR NAMANE DICKSON MASEMOLA PARLIAMENT, CAPE TOWN MAY 2026 Honourable Chairperson, Honourable Members of the National Council of Provinces, Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa Deputy Minister Prince Zolile Burns-Ncamashe, Ministers and Deputy Ministers, Chairperson of the House of Traditional and Khoi-San Leaders, President of the South African
Government has noted with concern the reported cases of flooding in various parts of the country due to heavy rains.
People living in low lying areas which often experience flooding should take extra caution, and monitor weather alerts on radio, television and from local leaders.
