Pretoria – As the country celebrates 20 years of the signing of the Constitution, the Presidency says Parliament is still an institution that should be held in high esteem, especially by public servants and those working in State-owned entities.
“All public entities and departments are reminded to respect the other arms of the State - the Judiciary and Parliament. They are required to cooperate with the two institutions, guided by the Constitution and the law of the land,” the Presidency said on Friday.
The high office said public servants and SOE employees are all required to respect Parliament and abide by oversight requirements of Parliament at all times, without any exception.
The management and staff of government departments as well as board members, management and staff of SOEs are all accountable to Parliament for the functions assigned to their Ministers, the Presidency said.
It said President Jacob Zuma and Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa fulfil their responsibilities to Parliament in full and with respect.
“The President attended all four oral question sessions in Parliament and concluded with the last season on 23 November 2016,” the Presidency said.
He also addressed the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) on 18 November and answered questions for oral reply in the NCOP on 25 October.
“Similarly, the Deputy President also attended all his monthly question sessions in Parliament and concluded on Wednesday, 7 December.
“The President and Deputy President also lead and sit through the Presidency budget vote in the National Assembly each year,” the Presidency said.
This year marks 20 years of the signing of the Constitution into the supreme law of the South Africa. - SAnews.gov.za
