Virtual Launch of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) National Branch and Commonwealth Women Parliamentarians (CWP) Chapter

Time

Item

Presenter

10:00 - 10:15

Opening remarks
Overview and Objectives - Strategic significance of the Launch

Hon Mr Amos Masondo, Chairperson of the National Council of Provinces & Leader of South African CPA Delegation

10:15 - 10:25

Historical perspective of CPA and CWP

Message from Adv L Maseko: Former Chairperson of CPA Africa Region

10:25 - 10:35

Reflections on the role of South Africa in the CPA and the CWP

Hon Ms AT Didiza, MP Minister of Agriculture and Land Reform; Former Chairperson of Africa Region CWP

10:35 -10:50

The role of South Africa in Multilateralism with specific emphasis on Commonwealth Structures at Parliament and Executive level

Hon. Dr GNM Pandor, MP Minister of International Relations and Cooperation

10:50 - 11:00

Progress made with respect to the Transformation of the CPA and the ongoing contradictions

Hon Mr Justin Muturi, EGH, MP Speaker of the National Assembly of the Parliament of the Republic of Kenya & Chairperson of CPA Africa Region

11:00 - 11:15

Procedural Announcements:

• The endorsement of the draft National Branch Constitution

Branch Secretary Adv ME Phindela, Secretary to the National Council of Provinces 

11:15 - 11:20

Launch of CPA Branch & CWP Chapter

Hon A Masondo, Chairperson of the National Council of Provinces/Hon SL Tsenoli, MP, Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly (Convenor of CPA delegation)

11:20 - 11:30

Closing remarks

Hon Ms S Lucas, MP Deputy Chairperson of the National Council of Provinces