Deputy President Mashatile to respond to oral questions in the National Assembly

Deputy President Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile will this afternoon, Thursday, 05 September 2024, appraise Members of Parliament in the National Assembly on matters related to his Delegated Responsibilities.

The questions that have been asked to the Deputy President include the measures in which South Africa will, through the African Union, undertake to bring about peace and stability in Sudan. This is in relation to the Deputy President’s responsibility of leading peace missions on the African continent.

In ongoing efforts to capacitate Communal Property Associations (CPAs) and addressing the identified challenges, the Deputy President will assure the Members that Government has been engaging at different levels with various role-players in finding common ground on implementing corrective measures to support the strengthening of these entities.

In addition, as Chairperson of the Water Task Team, the Deputy President will brief the Members on the progress made regarding the ongoing interventions to address the critical issues of water infrastructure decay, as well as water challenges in prioritised areas. 

In light of the incidences of exchange of fire and fatal shooting between members of the South African Police Service and alleged criminals, the Deputy President will provide an update to the Members on measures taken to prevent further loss of life.

The Deputy President will further reassure the Members of the significant steps taken by Government in eradicating construction mafias. 

Details of the sitting are as follows:

Date: Thursday, 05 September 2024
Time: 14h00
Venue: Good Hope Chambers

Livestreaming: on DSTV Parliamentary Channel 408

Media enquiries: Mr Keith Khoza, Acting Spokesperson to the Deputy President on 066 195 8840.

Issued by: The Presidency
Pretoria