Parliament, Monday, 13 January 2025 – Five Chairpersons of the National Assembly oversight committees belonging to the Social Services Cluster will address members of the media on Thursday, 16 January 2025, as part of the 7th Parliament’s new Weekly Committee Cluster Media Engagement programme. The media briefing will be held under the theme “Ensuring open access and provision of quality social services to the people.”
The briefing will highlight the critical work undertaken by these committees since the start of the 7th Parliament, focusing on strengthening oversight, enhancing public participation and advancing law-making across the sectors covered in the cluster.
These weekly media briefings are crucial in fostering transparency and keeping the public informed. They provide journalists and citizens with essential insights into the workings of Parliament, promoting a deeper understanding of its critical functions and enhancing accountability in governance.
The weekly media engagement series began in November 2024 and resume this week. It is set to feature the following Chairpersons:
* Portfolio Committee on Basic Education: Ms Joy Maimela
* Portfolio Committee on Higher Education and Training: Mr Tebogo Letsie
* Portfolio Committee on Social Services: Ms Bridget Masango
* Portfolio Committee on Sports, Arts, and Culture: Mr Joe McGluwa
* Portfolio Committee on Health: Dr Sibongiseni Dhlomo
CLUSTER MEDIA BRIEFING DETAILS:
Date: Thursday, 16 January 2025
Time: 11:00
Venue: Good Hope Chamber (Parliament)
Note to media: Media wishing to attend the briefing should send their details (full name, name of media house, ID or passport number) to Mr. Xihlamariso Ngoveni at xngoveni@parliament.gov.za
There will be an opportunity for one-on-one interviews with any of the Chairpersons and/or the Spokesperson of Parliament after the official briefing.
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