President to update Parliament on key national issues

This afternoon, President Cyril Ramaphosa will appear before the National Assembly to respond to oral questions on a broad range of important national issues, including South Africa’s response to illegal migration and local government and community-level efforts to combat the prevalence of rape and other forms of gender-based violence.

In addition, the President will discuss the significance of the recent Presidential Social Sector Summit in empowering civil society to effectively combat poverty and inequality as part of the national effort to eradicate the numerous social maladies that plague communities.

The Presidency said in a statement that the President will communicate with Members of Parliament via a virtual platform during the hybrid session due to his preparation in Gauteng for public and other engagements this week.

“As part of his responses, the President will brief the National Assembly on Eskom’s plans to incorporate renewable energy capacity into the national grid in an effort to increase electricity supply and reduce the danger of load shedding.

“Parliamentarians have also filed questions regarding the investigation by law enforcement agencies into claims surrounding the Phala Phala game farm, as well as whether the South African National Defence Force has a role in combating criminality in the country,” the statement added. –SAnews.gov.za