Speaker, the ANC congratulates the South African Local Government Association, Salga, for properly convening a three-day seminar on human resources management early last week.
In the oversight work that we do, this is the one area that needs the most attention if municipalities are to focus successfully on meeting their constitutional obligation, namely to provide democratic and accountable government for local communities; to ensure the provision of services to communities in a sustainable manner; to promote social and economic development and a safe and healthy environment; and to encourage the involvement of communities and community organisations in the affairs of local government.
This is what the ANC fought for, promotes and would like to see taking shape.