Parliament, Wednesday, 4 December 2024 – Deputy President Paul Mashatile will participate in the final 2024 Question-and-Answer session with the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) on Thursday, 5 December 2024, at 14:00. The session will take place in the NCOP Chamber and on virtual platforms.
This session fulfills the constitutional requirement under section 92(2), which mandates Parliament to ensure the executive is held accountable for its functions and performance.
The Deputy President will address questions on:
- National government support for spaza shops in response to food poisoning incidents.
- Mechanisms to manage intergovernmental debt.
- Progress in accelerating land reform and coordinating agricultural support programs.
Details of the NCOP Q&A Session
- Date: Thursday, 5 December 2024
- Time: 14:00
- Venue: NCOP Chamber and virtual platforms
The full list of questions is available in the Question Paper attached here.
NATIONAL ASSEMBLY TO CONCLUDE 2024 BUSINESS WITH HYBRID PLENARY SESSION
Also on Thursday, the National Assembly will hold its final plenary session for 2024. The agenda includes:
- Consideration of the Standing Committee on Appropriations’ report on the Special Appropriation Bill.
- Discussion of the 2024 Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement and Adjustments Appropriation Bill.
- Farewell speeches by Members of Parliament before the December–January constituency and leave period.
Details of the NA Hybrid Plenary Session
- Date: Thursday, 5 December 2024
- Time: 14:00
- Venue: NA Nieuwmeester Marquee Temporary Chamber and virtual platforms
Access: Parliamentary meetings are open to the media and the public.
Issued by the Parliamentary Communication Service
