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Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa speaks at HSF event

At a joint event co-hosted by the Cape Town Press Club, the Catholic Parliamentary Liaison Office, and the Hanns Seidel Foundation, Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa, Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, gave the keynote address.

Speaker: Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa, Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, during his speech at the Cape Town Press Club

Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa, Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, during his speech at the Cape Town Press Club

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In his address during the event at the Cape Town Press Club, Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa presented the new Local Government White Paper and outlined proposed legislative reforms. 

He also discussed the Municipal Structures Amendment Bill, which aims to strengthen the stability and effectiveness of coalition governance, and reflected on the impact of coalition governments on politics and development in South Africa.

During an open and candid Q&A with journalists and participants, the Minister emphasised the importance of professionalising governance and administration to improve service delivery at the municipal level. 

You can listen to an audio recording of the event here:

Presentation by Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa and Discussion 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


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