- Oversight Visit to Umzimvubu Local Municipality: The Eastern Cape Legislature Portfolio Committee is conducting an oversight visit to ensure transparency and accountability within the local government, emphasizing active evaluation of funded projects.
- Leadership and Welcome: The committee was formally welcomed by Council Speaker Cllr Ndanele Mndzinwa, highlighting official cooperation during the oversight activities.
- Focus on Youth Entrepreneurship and Funding: A primary focus of the visit is a site inspection of Mazocol Trading, a youth-owned enterprise supported by the Isiqalo Youth Fund, aimed at promoting youth entrepreneurship.
- Commitment to Transparency and Development Goals: The visit underscores the legislature’s dedication to monitoring development programmes and fostering youth-driven economic growth to benefit communities.
The Eastern Cape Legislature Portfolio Committee overseeing the Office of the Premier is currently conducting an oversight visit to the Umzimvubu Local Municipality. Led by Member of the Legislature Mr Saziwa, the committee was formally welcomed by Council Speaker, Cllr Ndanele Mndzinwa.
This visit is part of the Legislature’s broader mandate to ensure transparency and accountability in government initiatives. A key focus of the day’s agenda is a site visit to Mazocol Trading — a youth-owned business funded through the Isiqalo Youth Fund, a flagship programme designed to foster entrepreneurship among young people in the province.
The oversight engagement includes on-the-ground evaluation of how the fund is being implemented, the business’s operational progress, and its impact on local economic development.
“The Legislature is committed to making sure public funds serve their intended purpose and uplift communities,” said Mr Saziwa. “This kind of monitoring is crucial for maintaining public trust and ensuring value for money.”
The committee’s visit aligns with its responsibility to track the rollout of provincial development programmes and foster youth-driven economic growth.
