Deputy President David Mabuza to give oral replies to the National Council of Provinces

Deputy President David Mabuza will on Thursday, 20 October 2022 respond to oral questions in the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) relating to the work of government in the Sixth Administration.

The questions that have been posed to the Deputy President include, but are not limited to progress made in improving Eskom’s plant performance, as well as measures taken to ensure that Eskom’s infrastructure is protected. In this regard, the Deputy President will reassure members of Parliament of the competency and capability of the newly appointed Eskom Board to carry out its mandate.  

Regarding his role as Chairperson of the Inter-Ministerial Committee on Land Reform and Agriculture, Deputy President Mabuza will update the House on how the implementation of resolutions of the Communal Land Summit will assist in fast-tracking land reform and assist communities residing on communal land. 

In addition, the Deputy President will brief members of the National Council of Provinces on the interventions government is putting in place to accelerate Information and Communication Technology connectivity in rural and township economies.

Details of the NCOP sitting:

Date: Thursday, 20 October 2022
Time: 14:00
Venue: Parliamentary Service on DSTV Channel 408


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Issued by: The Presidency
Pretoria