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In a surprising decision that raises serious questions about her commitment to transparency and accountability, the Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure, Patricia de Lille, has refused to grant the DA’s PAIA application to access a report into serious allegations at the South African Council for the Architectural Profession (SACAP). The DA will be submitting an appeal against the Minister’s decision in terms of the relevant provisions of the PAIA Act.
The Deputy President of the Republic of South Africa, Mr David Mabuza, will on Thursday (10 March 2022) at 2 pm appear before the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) to answer questions from the permanent delegates of the House. Section 92(2) of the Constitution stipulates that Cabinet Members are accountable collectively and individually to Parliament for exercising powers and performance of their functions. Questions for Oral Reply sessions are one of the mechanisms Parliament utilises to hold the Executive to account. Other items on the busy programme of Parliament this week include: The commencement of nationwide public hearings on the Electoral Amendment Bill
Dr Pixley Ka Isaka Seme House: The African National Congress in KwaZulu-Natal has mandated the ANC-led provincial government to speed up the rollout of socio-economic infrastructure as part of job creation and economic recovery. In particular, the ANC is pleased with the progress being made around the construction of KwaZulu-Natal Government Precinct – a catalytic project that will change the face of this province for many years to come.
It would be unconstitutional to remove a clause from the Expropriation Bill that allows compensation for expropriation, according to constitutional expert Geoff Budlender.