President Cyril Ramaphosa is answering oral questions from MPs on the Madlanga Commission interim report, the establishment of a National Water Crisis Committee to address water problems, the implementation of the NHI and security interventions to address illegal mining and gang violence.
He is responding to questions for oral replies from members of the National Assembly.
The session is taking place at the Nieuwmeester Dome on Thursday afternoon.
Ramaphosa will address members on the work and interim report of the Commission of Inquiry into Criminality, Political Interference and Corruption in the Criminal Justice System.
“He will also provide an update on the establishment of the National Water Crisis Committee to address water challenges in the country, as announced during his 2026 State of the Nation Address,” the presidency said.
In addition, Ramaphosa will report on progress towards targets set out in the National Development Plan and the Medium Term Development Plan.
“Other matters to be addressed include strengthening the role of Traditional Leadership, implementation of the National Health Insurance (NHI), and security interventions aimed at addressing illegal mining and gang violence.”
Oral question sessions with the president are scheduled at least once a quarter during Parliament’s annual programme.
“These sessions are one of the mechanisms Parliament uses to hold the Executive to account as stipulated under the Constitution, Section 92(2), which requires accountability by members of the Executive to Parliament for the exercising of their powers and performing their functions,” presidency spokesperson Vincent Magwenya said.
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