Parliament, Sunday, 17 July 2022 - Parliament will on Monday Afternoon launch the remodelled Parliamentary Constituency Office (PCO), which belongs to Mr Masondo in Soweto, Gauteng. The launch forms part of the Mandela Day goodwill activities and a Parliamentary outreach programme to communities needing developmental interventions to improve the quality of their lives.

Parliament has embarked on a programme of reimagining, remodelling and repurposing PCOs as strategic points of the people-parliament interface. These PCOs are part of a structural framework developed to enable Members of Parliament to engage people in an unmediated dialogue on their concerns and aspirations.

The launch of Mr Masondo's PCO is part of the ongoing implementation plan. In Sections 59 and 72 of the Constitution, Parliament must promote public access to and meaningful participation in parliamentary processes and activities to strengthen South Africa's participatory democracy and help accelerate the development of the people.

The launch of the remodelled office in Soweto follows the Speaker of the National Assembly, Ms Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula, 's launch in Makanda in April. Parliament plans to roll out a programme for all Constituency Offices.

DETAILS OF THE LAUNCH
 
DATE: 18 JULY 2022
VENUE: 269 Legwale Street, Moletsane, Soweto, Entokozweni Community Centre
TIME: 13:00


Media wishing to cover the event must send their details (Full Names, ID number, Media House, Designation) to Ms Nolizwi Magwagwa at nmagwagwa@parliament.gov.za or contact 081 716 5824

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