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Annual Report for the 2021/22 Financial Year
Vote 2: Western Cape Provincial Parliament
Part B: Performance Information

Youth Parliament
The WCPP hosted a Youth Parliament on 28 June 2021. The Youth Parliament was virtual as the
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country was s ll under COVID-19 Adjusted Lockdown Levels. The par cipants were sourced from
the WCPP Members, Representa ves of Council of Learners (RCL) in the province, South African
Human Rights Commission (SAHRC), Western Cape Children’s Commissioner Office and the Independent

Electoral Commission (IEC). The topic for the delegates was “365+ days Youth Lived Experiences under
Covid-19 in the Western Cape”.

The Youth Parliament was chaired by the WCPP Speaker. The Deputy Speaker made opening
remarks. Hon Member Wenger who was a Chairperson on Ad Hoc Commi ee on COVID-19 gave an
update on Parliamentary oversight on COVID-19. Minister of Basic Educa on Hon Debbie Schäfer
gave an update on Tradi onal Educa on Disrup on as a result of COVID-19. The Youth Parliament
played a major role in engaging the youth in the province in ma ers rela ng to them.

Thetha Nathi
The WCPP also launched a public engagement ini a ve, called Thetha Nathi. Thetha Nathi, literally
meaning “Let us talk” seeks to introduce the WCPP to the people of the Western Cape. During the
year under review three programmes were rolled out as follows:

Thetha Nathi in the Garden Route 21 September 2021 in Oudtshoorn where there
was an official launch and in George
22 September 2021 in Mossel Bay and Ladismith

Thetha Nathi in the West Coast District 01 February 2022 in Vredendal
02 February 2022 in Malmesbury
03 February 2022 in Langebaan
04 February 2022 in Porterville
Thetha Nathi in the Cape Metro 17 February 2022 in Bellville
18 February 2022 in Bloubergstrand
22 February 2022 in Mitchell Plain
23 February 2022 in Khayelitsha

The programme was a success in all the districts where facilitated. The WCPP Speaker delivered a
keynote address. Some Honourable Members and the Secretary of the WCPP were also in
a endance where possible, as were Execu ve Mayors, Municipal Speakers, Municipal councillors as
wells as other high profile officials. The Public Educa on and Outreach team facilitated public
educa on workshops.

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