Three subjects will dominate the Legislature this week – the celebration of the birthday of Nelson Mandela, a health department report into the deaths of babies at Ukhahlamba and the election and swearing-in of Premier-designate Mbulelo Sogoni and unveiling of the new cabinet.
The report into the death of more than 100 babies was the result of an investigation by the portfolio committee on Health but The Herald has been told that the ANC compiled a report long before the deaths of the babies warning of the impending disaster – but no action was taken.
That debate is set down for Wednesday.
Thursday, Arts and Culture minister Pallo Jordan will address the Legislature on Madiba and it is expected that Sogoni will be elected on the same day or early Friday, followed by the announcement of the new provincial cabinet.
In the meantime, the existing MECs will continue to answer questions and respond to all the reports that have been tabled – messy and a trifle embarrassing.
Among the other reports to be tabled is one that may raise eyebrows considering that the plenary session is being held at the Good News Centre – the Public Works committee according to the programme will submit a report on an “exposure” visit to Australia!
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