Deputy President Mashatile to brief the National Assembly on Government efforts to address structural constraints in the local government sector

Deputy President Paul Mashatile will tomorrow, Thursday, 08 May 2025, brief members of the National Assembly in Parliament, Cape Town, on Government efforts to address structural constraints in the local government sector, which is critical for providing essential services, promoting economic development, and ensuring a safe and healthy environment.

Deputy President Mashatile is tasked to assist President Cyril Ramaphosa in the roll-out of the District Development Model to improve service delivery at municipalities across the country.

In this regard, the Deputy President will outline Government interventions to accelerate the implementation of structural reforms and strategies for economic recovery in relation to the affected municipalities. Cabinet has approved Operation Vulindlela, which is a joint initiative of The Presidency and National Treasury, to drive structural reforms as well as achieving a more rapid and inclusive economic growth.

As Chairperson of the highest national body advising Government on HIV, TB, and STIs response, the South African National AIDS Council (SANAC), Deputy President Mashatile will assure the House, on Government efforts to find sufficient resources to sustain the health programmes in South Africa, particularly those focusing on HIV and TB. This follows abrupt withdrawal of the PEPFAR funding that has resulted in job losses and bearing a negative impact to the country’s overall HIV/AIDS response. 

On the question of violence against women, children, people with disabilities, and vulnerable members of our society, the Deputy President will reiterate the importance of Government, civil society formations which includes, faith-based organisations and traditional leaders, in fostering multi-sectoral approaches to put an end to gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF), and the scourge of sexual abuse directed at women and children. 

Deputy President Mashatile will further affirm the independence and impartiality of the law enforcement agencies and the importance of judicial independence which is a cornerstone of democracy in South Africa, therefore crucial in enhancing a just society.  

The session is scheduled to take place as follows: 

Date: Thursday, 08 May 2025 
Time: 14h00  
Venue: Good Hope Chambers, Parliament, Cape Town

For more information and interview requests please contact, Sam Bopape on 0823185251

Media enquiries: Mr Keith Khoza, Acting Spokesperson to the Deputy President on 066 195 8840.

Issued by: The Presidency
Cape Town