Question NW751 to the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs
15 April 2024 - NW751
Mkhonto, Ms C N to ask the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs
Whether her department took any initiatives to educate traditional leaders about the dangers of allocating low-lying land for residential purposes as most residents in the rural areas reside in low-lying areas; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
The Department of Cooperative Governance has through the National Disaster Management Centre (NDMC) partnered with the South African Local Government Association (SALGA) and the Department of Forestry, Fisheries, and Environment (DFFE) to coordinate training targeting Councillors and Officials on issues of Disaster Management, Climate Change, and Environment. Through working with the Department of Traditional Affairs, training will, with effect from the 2024/25 financial year, be rolled out to reach traditional areas.
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