In October 2024, the Portfolio Committee on Communications and Digital Technologies embarked on an important journey through South Africa’s Eastern Cape. Their mission was to see how well communication and digital policies were working for the local communities, visiting places like post offices and community radios. They spoke with officials and locals, uncovering both challenges and successes in connecting people and sharing information. This visit was not just a routine check; it showed how vital technology and communication are in empowering communities and strengthening democracy, aiming for a brighter future for everyone.
Deputy President Paul Mashatile has scheduled a twoday oversight visit to KwaZuluNatal Province on 18 and 19 May 2023. The visit will focus on engaging with stakeholders in various sectors, including education, agriculture, commerce, and industry, to promote collaboration and address key issues faced by communities in these sectors.
The uMkhanyakude District has been facing ongoing water challenges, prompting Minister of Water and Sanitation Senzo Mchunu to embark on a twoday visit to KwaHlabisa and Mtubatuba municipalities in KwaZuluNatal on May 11 and 12, 2023. The purpose of the visit is to provide comprehensive oversight of the refurbishment and upgrading of water supply schemes following the invocation of Section 63 of the Water Services Act, 108 of 1997, in February last year.
The N2 Wild Coast Road Project is a significant infrastructure project that has the potential to revolutionize South Africa’s transport industry. The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) is responsible for the project, estimated to cost R10 billion.