The Eastern Cape Provincial Legislature is taking its public participation programme to the people this week.
The Standing Committee on Public Participation, Petitions and Education (PPP&E) will embark on a Public Participation Week from 15 to 18 September 2026 across four municipalities.
The programme will be rolled out in Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality, Amathole District Municipality, Joe Gqabi District Municipality and Chris Hani District Municipality.
According to the Legislature, the week-long initiative forms part of its constitutional obligation to facilitate public involvement in its processes.
“The week-long initiative seeks to consider petitions submitted by members of the public and facilitate direct engagement between petitioners and affected stakeholders,” the committee said in a statement issued on 14 September.
“This engagement also aims to strengthen public participation and accountability, while enhancing oversight of government departments and municipalities.”
The committee said petitions remain an important mechanism through which communities can bring their concerns directly to the attention of the Legislature for intervention, oversight and resolution.
Members of the media have been invited to attend and cover the programme. A detailed itinerary is expected to be communicated in due course.
