North West Legislature Hosts House Sitting Debates in the Legislature Chamber

Today, Tuesday, 25 April 2023, the Chairperson of Committee of Chairperson Hon K Mataboge presided over an ordinary Legislature House Sitting in the Legislature Chamber where four debates were held which include the following;

• The debate on the motion moved by the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) under the topic, the intentionally misleading statement by Premier Maape at the State of the Nation Address 2023,

• The debate on the motion moved by the Democratic Alliance (DA) under the topic, persistent abuse of Power by Presiding Officers,

• Debate on Freedom Day under the theme, Consolidating and Safeguarding democratic gains; and

• Debate on Workers Day under the theme, Working together to create jobs and fight poverty.

The first two motions were moved by the EFF and the DA on the 28 February 2023 and the 2nd March 2023 respectively and were accepted by the House for debate. Consistent with the resolution of the House, the motions were programmed for debate today the 25th of April 2023.

Rule 107 of the Standing Rules provides that Members of the Legislature must be given an opportunity to give notices of motion only on a sitting day of the House, and the motion must be in writing, must deal with the subject matter within the competence of the Legislature, must be concise, must refer to a single subject matter and comply with any other requirements of the Rules. In simple terms a motion in terms of Rule 107 is a proposal to have a particular subject matter debated. This Rule give Members of the Legislature an opportunity to debate matters of public interest,

The last two debates are thematic debates and the Legislature usually hold debates that are aligned to particular times or events in the calendar. The month of April is recognised in the Republic of South Africa as a Freedom Month emanating from the fact that the universal suffrage was attained for the first time in South Africa on the 27th of April 1994. The debate does not only celebrate the day but also afford the Legislature an opportunity to take stalk of the challenges that are still affecting Members of the public to enjoy their freedom as enshrined in the Constitution.

The debate on Workers Day recognised and celebrate Workers Day which is International recognised and celebrated on the 1st of May each year but also seeks to take stalk of the efforts that are being made to create more jobs and tackle the challenges that are affecting workers in this country.

The debates were robust in keeping in line with our vision and mission of being the people’s assembly.

For more information, contact Namhla Luhabe on 079 527 0628.

Ends

Regards,

Namhla Luhabe
Deputy Manager – Communications
North West Provincial Legislature

Tel : (018) 392 7000
Cell : 079 527 0628
Fax : 086 695 3784
email : namhla@nwpl.org.za
Website: https://www.nwpl.gov.za/

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