Virtual Council Meeting held on 29 June 2020
The Council of the ZF Mgcawu District Municipality held a virtual Council meeting on the 29th of June 2020. The councillors logged into the meeting virtually as per the regulations issued by the government of maintaining social distancing and adhering to the rules of gatherings during the COVID-19 period. The regulations gazetted by the Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, require meetings of municipal councils be hosted through virtual platforms to enable councils to continue to execute various legislative functions.
The meetings conducted today which include the Municipal Public Accounts Committee (MPAC), the Mayoral Committee and the Finance Viability Committee are indicative of the "New Norm" of how governance of municipal affairs will be dealt with henceforth. The Council of the ZF Mgcawu District Municipality plays an oversight role by ensuring that the budget and performance goals of the Council are properly achieved and that there are consequences for mismanagement and non-performance. Council emphasized the importance of staying safe and adhering to the safety protocols. Council is committed to ensuring that the regulations are observed and most importantly that social distancing is practiced to eliminating any possibility of spreading the virus.
APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS OF THE EXECUTIVE COUNCIL (MEC'S)
The Premier of the Northern Cape, Dr Zamani Saul, announced the appointment of Members of the Executive Council to the Provincial Exco on Friday, 26 June 2020.
It is expected that these MECs; with their respective departments, will remain committed to ensuring a competent administration that will continue to serve the people as we build a Modern, Growing and Successful Province. The Northern Cape Provincial Government remains committed to ensuring a competent Public Service that has the interests of the people of this Province at heart.
MINISTER OF COGTA ISSUES REGULATIONS FOR THE ADVANCED COVID-19 ALERT LEVEL 3 LOCKDOWN
The Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA), Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma, designated under section 3 of the Disaster Management Act, 2002 (Act No. 57 of 2002), signed and gazetted an amendment to the regulations for the advanced COVID-19 Alert Level 3 Lockdown. The regulations are amended and gazetted after the declaration of a national state of disaster, published in Government Gazette No. 43096 of 15 March 2020, and extended by Government Notice No. R. 646 of 5 June 2020, hereby in terms of section 27(2) of the Disaster Management Act, 2002.
The regulations were gazetted by the Minister after consultation with other Cabinet members. The amendments expand the sectors that are permitted under level 3, regulation 33 has been updated to allow movement for the purpose of the provision and procuring the services permitted in these regulations. Under these amendments, cinemas, restaurants, theatres and casinos may operate subject to the strict adherence to all health protocols and social distancing measures and following the directions to be issued by the responsible Minister, after consultation with the Minister of Health.
The amendments are issued in line with the President’s message that government is implementing the Risk-Adjusted Strategy model in order to balance the overriding objective of saving lives and protecting livelihoods. The Minister urges South Africans to continue to exercise caution and protect themselves and others from avoidable exposure to COVID-19 infection.
REGULATIONS FOR THE ADVANCED COVID-19 ALERT LEVEL 3 LOCKDOWN- Click here to read/download
