Despite its crucial role as part of KwaZulu-Natal’s (KZN) Government of Provincial Unity (GPU), the DA continues to ensure accountability – with the party submitting 122 written parliamentary questions to the provincial executive since taking office in June 2024.
The figure includes questions to our own DA executive members, KZN Finance MEC, Francois Rodgers and KZN Public Works and Infrastructure MEC, Martin Meyer.
The DA’s performance stands in stark contrast to KZN’s two opposition parties which recorded a meagre combined total of 36 written parliamentary questions during the past six months. (view here)
These are not just numbers – they reflect the political will and commitment by the DA to ensure full transparency on behalf of KZN’s people.
Questions to the executive are a powerful mechanism within the rules of the Legislature. They may be submitted to any member of the executive, including the Premier, and require a response normally within a two-week period.
Questions submitted by members can be portfolio related or linked to constituency issues, allowing communities to get answers to specific local challenges. They may also relate to funding in a bid to ensure that KZN’s coffers are put to good use.
The DA has long used parliamentary questions as a means of holding KZN’s executive to account and to provide feedback to communities.
Our role within the GPU has not – and will not – stop this practice.
As partners within KZN’s GPU, the DA remains committed to a capable, ethical and caring Provincial Government. Our province can and must be rebuilt in the interests of all its people.