SONA, Budget, just a 'wishlist' if Ministers, MECs avoid accountability, undermine Parliament
IOL | 11.04.2026 02:33
We are not going to win the fight against inequality, poverty and lawlessness with Ministers and Members of the Executive Council who don’t appreciate the primary role of parliament, committees every so often express disappointment and anger when Ministers and MECs fail to appear, as their presence is required for crucial, high-level policy questions, and the reporting of department performance in line with SONA, SOPA and their policy speeches.
