Question NW3535 to the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs
19 October 2015 - NW3535
Matlhoko, Mr AM to ask the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs
Were communities in (a) Ha-Mashamba, (b) Ha-Masakona and (c) Ha-Mashau consulted regarding the process for their inclusion in the newly demarcated municipality in the Vhembe district; if not, why not; if so, (i) what concerns did each specified community raise and (ii) how were these concerns addressed, in each case?
Reply:
The Municipal Demarcation Board (MDB) is only accountable to the Department for its finances. The MDB reports on its activities to Parliament through the Portfolio Committee.
From the Departments’ point of view, this matter is now sub-judice.