March 2014
Visit by Bavarian delegation
27 March 2014 A government delegation from the Free State of Bavaria met with Members of the WCPP on 27 March. The delegation, led by Minister Dr Beate Merk, Bavarian Minister for European and International Affairs, included two Members of the Bavarian State Legislature and senior government officials. Talks between the parties included the 20th anniversary in 2015 of the bilateral agreement between the Western Cape and Bavaria, as well as possible future co-operation.
Last sitting of the Fourth Parliament
The last sitting of the Fourth Parliament of the Western Cape took place on Tuesday, 25 March 2014. Besides the orders of the day, many Members of the Provincial Parliament made use of the opportunity to make farewell speeches - particularly those Members retiring from politics.
