Premier Winde welcomes extension of 2022 Census Count to 31 May, urges residents to get counted so that the Western Cape gets its fair share At the current rate, with just 70% of the provincial population counted, it would not be possible for Statistics South Africa (StatsSA) to close the census count in the Western Cape. That is why I welcome the announcement by the Statistician-General of StatsSA, which is responsible for this project, that the count in the Western Cape will once again be extended to 31 May 2022.

The Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma; Deputy Ministers Obed Bapela and Thembisile Nkadimeng will table the 2022/23 CoGTA Budget. Through the Budget Vote, the leadership will articulate the progress achieved since last year. In addition, the Minister and Deputy Ministers will outline the vision, strategic key areas and plans for the 2022/23 financial year. Members of the media are invited as follows:Date: 20 May 2022Time: 16h30Venue: Virtual

Public consultation on issues related to compliance with minimum emission standards and provisional atmospheric emission licenses Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Minister, Ms Barbara Creecy, has initiated the process to appoint an expert panel in terms of Section 3 of the National Environment Management Act  that will advise her on appeals  related to air quality matters presently being considered.

Minister Bredell voices his concern regarding Beaufort West Municipality and  actions in relation to their Financial Recovery Plan Minister Anton Bredell has expressed his disappointment and concern regarding the recent process followed by the Beaufort West Municipal Council to suspend the Municipal Manager, Director: Financial Services (CFO) and Director: Infrastructure Services.

Department of Employment and Labour focus on labour law compliance in the Domestic Worker’s sector in Mpumalanga The Department of Employment and Labour has conducted a number of inspections to employers operating in the Domestic Workers Sector in Mpumalanga Province and found that many are found wanting when it comes to compliance with labour legislation.

Premier Winde and Minister Allen: Western Cape Government welcomes launch of LEAP Reaction Unit The Premier of the Western Cape, Alan Winde, and Minister of Police Oversight and Community Safety, Reagen Allen, welcomed the launch of the Law Enforcement Advancement Plan’s (LEAP) Reaction Unit today by joining the Unit in a ride-along, departing from Steenberg SAPS. The Reaction Unit, which is made up of LEAP officers, has been redeployed to Steenberg and Ottery following an increase in gang-related violence and shootings in Lavender Hill and Grassy Park, respectively.

Speech by the Minister of Social Development, Ms Lindiwe Zulu, MP On the occasion of the Presentation of Budget Vote 19 of the Department of Social Development  National Assembly Honourable Chairperson of the National Assembly; Chairperson and Members of the Portfolio Committee on Social Development; Deputy Minister of Social Development; MECs for Social Development here present; Distinguished Guests; Fellow South Africans; Members of the Media; and Ladies and Gentlemen. 

Budget and Policy Statement – The Department Of Water and Saniation, Vote 41 By Mr. David Mahlobo MP, Deputy Minister for Water and Sanitation virtual Plenary Parliamentary Sitting Honourable Speaker, Ms Nosiviwe Mapisa-NqakulaHE Cyril Ramaphosa, President of the Republic of South AfricaHE DD Mabuza, Deputy President of the Republic of South AfricaHon. SE Mchunu, Minister of Water and Sanitation and other Hon MinistersHon. Dikeledi Magadzi, Deputy Minister of Water and Sanitation and other Deputy Ministers

Minister of Water and Sanitation, Mr Senzo Mchunu’s maiden Budget Speech for the Department of Water And Sanitation  Acknowledgments and introductionHonourable Speaker, Honourable Deputy Speaker,His Excellency, President Cyril Ramaphosa,His Excellency, the Deputy President David Mabuza, Cabinet Colleagues,Deputy Ministers of the Department, Ms Dikeledi Magadzi and Mr David Mahlobo, Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee of Water and Sanitation, Honourable Members,