Deputy President to reply to oral questions in National Assembly

Deputy President David Mabuza will this afternoon respond to questions for oral reply in the National Assembly.

“Questions posed to the Deputy President by members of political parties represented in Parliament cover issues on Eskom and the transformation of the energy sector to achieve long-term energy security,” his office said on Wednesday.

The session is due to take place today at 14:00 and will be live broadcast on Parliament TV on DStv channel 408.

Mabuza will also offer a response on the specific measures underway to curb illegal mining activities.

“To this end, Deputy President Mabuza will outline various measures that government, through the Justice, Crime Prevention and Security Cluster, has taken to deal with the economic crimes that are negatively affecting the mining environment and the economy.

In addition, his office said the country’s second-in-command will also brief Parliament on the outcomes of the recent Communal Land Summit and how government intends to translate the summit resolutions into practical actions that will develop and grow rural economies.

“Furthermore, as Chairperson of the Presidential Task Team on Military Veterans, the Deputy President will apprise Parliament on progress made in resolving the issues raised by the military veterans.”