President Ramaphosa to engage Parliament

President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to appear in the National Assembly in Parliament on Thursday to respond to Questions for Oral Reply. In a statement, the Presidency said President Ramaphosa will update Parliament on issues related to 'the functioning of the Government of Nation Unity, the fight against organised crime including extortion and outcomes of the recent United Nations General Assembly'. 'President Ramaphosa will address Parliament on government's efforts to ensure that the reforms of the United Nations (UN) Security Council are advanced. The President will also speak on the Pact for the Future adopted recently by the United Nations. The Pact focuses on climate action and attainment of the globally agreed Sustainable Development Goals. 'President Ramaphosa will also outline steps taken that to ensure that Members of the National Executive act in accordance with government's commitment to build a capable and ethical state. 'The President will outline the principles of the Government of Natio nal Unity (GNU) regarding to all spheres of government. The President will also outline government's plans to plans eradicate organised crime including kidnapping and extortion,' the statement said Source: South African Government News Agency