His Majesty, King MisuZulu KaZwelithini is expected to grace the Official Opening of KZN Legislature.
KING MISUZULU TO ADDRESS THE KZN LEGISLATURE
King MisuZulu KaZwelithini, who honoured the Armed Forces Day in the City of Umhlathuze alongside President Cyril Ramaposa yesterday, will be taking the stage to deliver his inaugural address at the Oval Stadium in Pietermaritzburg.
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MSUNDUZI MAYOR WELCOMES THE MONARCH IN THE CITY OF CHOICE
His inaugural attendance has been welcomed by Msunduzi Local Municipality Mayor Councillor Mzimkhulu Thobella.
“We would like to welcome His Majesty the King MisuZulu Ka Zwelithini to the City of Choice as he walks into our city to bless the opening of the Legislature,” Mayor Thobella said.
He also welcomed all members of the Legislature, the Speaker and all visitors to the city as the Premier Nomusa Dube-Ncube is scheduled to deliver her the State of Province Address on Friday, 24 February.
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“I believe and hope that as the City of Choice that this is going to be the statement that will be giving hope to the people of our province but in the main in the City of Choice we have many challenges and we believe that the State of the Province Address is going to come with changes that are really going to change the lives of our people for the better.”
Thobella
THE IMPORTANCE OF A LEGISLATURE IN THE PROVINCE
About the KZN Legislature:
The KwaZulu-Natal Legislature is one of the nine provincial legislatures in South Africa. Based in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, the KZN Legislature is constitutionally mandated to pass legislation, provide a forum for public participation, involve the public in the law-making process, and oversee the activities of the provincial executive.
The KZN Legislature consists of 80 Members, elected every five years on a proportional representation system. The Premier and Members of the KZN Cabinet are appointed from these Members.
The KZN Legislature website contains information about the role and functions of the KZN Legislature, news, parliamentary activities including Sittings of the House and Committee meetings, Members of the Legislature (MPLs), legislation, publications, latest bids, career opportunities, etc.
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