Were communities in (a) Ha-Mashamba, (b) Ha-Masakona and (c) Ha-Mashau consulted regarding the process for their inclusion in the newly demarcated municipality in the Vhembe district; if not, why not; if so, (i) what concerns did Friday, 18 September 2015 1319 INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: NATIONAL ASSEMBLY NO 38 - 2015 each specified community raise and (ii) how were these concerns addressed, in each case?
The Municipal Demarcation Board (MDB) is only accountable to the Department for its finances. The MDB reports on its activities to Parliament through the Portfolio Committee.
From the Departments’ point of view, this matter is now sub-judice.