Deputy President David Mabuza to respond to questions in the National Assembly

Deputy President David Mabuza will on Thursday, 17 November 2022, appear before a sitting of the National Assembly to respond to questions on wide-ranging issues related to a capable and developmental state, responding to HIV and AIDS epidemics, service delivery as well as others.

In response, the Deputy President will update the House on Government's plans to build a capable and developmental state through the implementation of the National Framework for the Professionalisation of the Public Sector.

As the world prepares to commemorate the World AIDS Day on 1 December, the Deputy President as Chairperson of the South African National AIDS Council (SANAC) will appraise members on how the implementation of the National Strategic Plan for HIV, TB and STIs has positively impacted on combating HIV and AIDS in the last 5 years in South Africa.

The Deputy President will also update Parliament on progress made by Government regarding the delivery of socio-economic benefits for Military Veterans as well as the on the support by national and provincial Government to municipalities, to assist them to fulfil their constitutional mandate.

Deputy President David Mabuza is also expected to outline the support provided by South Africa in the negotiations to resolve conflicts on the continent in efforts towards building a better Africa and a better world.

Details of the National Assembly Sitting:

Date: Thursday, 18 November 2022
Time: 14h00
Venue: Good Hope Chambers and Parliamentary Service Channel 408


Media enquiries: Matshepo Seedat on 082 679 9473 or Matshepo@presidency.gov.za

Issued by: The Presidency
Pretoria