Seniors learn about their rights
The aim of the KZN Legislature was to inform and engage with communities.
The KwaZulu-Natal Legislature speaker, Nontembeko Boyce, met with senior citizens and people with disabilities at a civic education drive which focused on the functions of government and its legislative processes.
A large crowd gathered at Port Shepstone Civic Centre recently to learn about their rights and to advice the government on how they can be best served.
Boyce said the focus was on the elderly and persons with disabilities, as part of the legislature’s commitment to empowering communities, while promoting public participation in their processes of law-making.
“Civic education is a cornerstone for a strong democracy and it helps citizens understand their rights, responsibilities and the important roles the legislature plays in making laws, overseeing government and advancing public participation in legislative processes.”
She added that the civic education programme is one of the legislature’s initiatives aimed at ensuring that communities are informed, engaged and are able to meaningfully participate in democratic processes.
“An informed citizenry strengthens government accountability and promotes good governance and builds trust between the public and their elected representatives. Together, we continue to build an activist, people-centred legislature,” said Boyce.
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