Deputy President Mashatile to brief members in the National Assembly on progress achieved by Government in resolving land claims and on efforts to find lasting peace for the people of South Sudan

Deputy President Paul Mashatile will on Friday, 22 September 2023, brief Members of Parliament (MPs) on progress achieved by Government in resolving land claims as part of the Land Reform programme, and further on efforts to find lasting peace for the people of South Sudan, amongst others, during oral replies to questions in the National Assembly.

In his capacity as Chairperson of the Inter-Ministerial Committee on Land Reform and Agriculture, Deputy President Mashatile has been leading initiatives that support the acceleration of land reform in the country. During this session, the Deputy President will update members on Government's commitment to ensuring equitable access to land, to reverse apartheid spatial planning and increase participation of historically disadvantaged communities in agriculture and other land-based industries.  
 
Deputy President Mashatile is also leading the implementation of rapid response interventions in municipalities to improve service delivery to communities. In this regard, the Deputy President will further apprise members on Government programme to bring stability within identified dysfunctional municipalities that require immediate support from the Government.
 
Following his recent successful Working Visit to the Republic of South Sudan, the Deputy President will brief members on the latest developments and progress in the implementation of the Revitalised Agreement on the Resolution of Conflict in the Republic of South Sudan. 

Deputy President Mashatile’s oral question reply session in the National Assembly is scheduled as follows:

Date: Friday, 22 September 2023
Time: 10h00
Venue: Goodhope Chambers, Parliament

For more information please contact Sam Bopape on 082 18 5251

Media enquiries: Vukani Mde, Spokesperson to the Deputy President on 081 307 9233

Issued by: The Presidency
Pretoria