KwaZulu-Natal: To enhance governance and service delivery, the National School of Government (NSG) has partnered with the KwaZulu-Natal Legislature to roll out targeted capacity-building training for its members and employees.
According to South African Government News Agency, this strategic collaboration, formalised on Wednesday at the KwaZulu-Natal Legislature, signifies a shared commitment to strengthening governance through education, training, and the development of both elected public representatives and legislative employees.
The NSG will provide targeted training focused on improving ethical leadership and oversight, creating effective policies to enhance service delivery and engaging citizens in decision-making.
Speaker of the KZN Legislature, Nontembeko Boyce, emphasised that this initiative aligns with the Legislature’s ongoing programme of creating platforms to empower its members and employees so that they can serve with greater efficiency and impact.
Boyce stated that a well-capacitated Provincial Legislature can only be achieved through strong partnerships with institutions of learning, bodies supporting parliamentary democracy, and the broader community of KwaZulu-Natal. She added that ongoing training would sharpen lawmakers’ ability to create impactful legislation, enhance public participation, and strengthen oversight mechanisms, ultimately driving better service delivery.
Boyce further stressed the importance of continuous professional development, saying that staying ahead in governance requires lifelong learning. By investing in continuous learning, the aim is to ensure that members are not just well-informed but fully equipped to address the evolving needs of the people they serve.
Professor Busani Ngcaweni, Principal of the NSG, expressed enthusiasm about the potential impact of the partnership. He remarked that the collaboration is about shaping a more accountable, efficient, and citizen-focused government. By addressing the unique challenges faced by the Provincial Legislature, they are paving the way for stronger governance, improved service delivery, and policies that truly make a difference.