Thetha Nathi programme in West Coast District
The Speaker of the Western Cape Provincial Parliament (WCPP), Honourable Masizole Mnqasela, will host four sessions of the institution’s public engagement programme, Thetha Nathi, in towns on the West Coast from 1 to 4 February 2022.
Thetha Nathi, meaning “speak to us”, seeks to enhance the work of the WCPP by creating an opportunity for Members to interact with stakeholders in their respective constituencies. The programme was officially launched in the Garden Route district in September 2021. The programme will now systematically be rolled out to cover all areas of the province, with the upcoming round being focused on towns in the West Coast District as follows:
- 1 February: Vredendal (Matzikama municipality);
- 2 February: Malmesbury (Swartland municipality);
- 3 February: Langebaan (Saldanha municipality); and
- 4 February: Portervillle (Bergrivier municipality).
After introductions by representatives of the relevant local authorities, Speaker Mnqasela will deliver a keynote address during which he will be highlighting the origins of the Thetha Nathi programme, with specific reference to the oversight role of the provincial parliament and the importance of providing a platform for provincial and local leaders to communicate with communities. The programme includes an information and educational component but also provides community stakeholders the opportunity to interact and network with elected public representatives and employees of the Western Cape Provincial Parliament on key issues affecting communities.
To view the detailed programmes, click here: https://www.wcpp.gov.za/node/11304
Due to COVID-regulations these interactions will be by invitation only. Invited participants from these and surrounding towns include community leaders, representatives of community-based organisations, Mayors, Speakers of municipalities, councillors, constituency representatives and Members of the WCPP.
Media representatives are invited to attend any of these events. For more information on media attendance and enquiries, contact the Digital Communication Officer Matthys Odendal, at modendal@wcpp.gov.za or on 082 575 1735.
