This comes after DA said it wants national government to give capable provinces and municipalities decision-making powers over policing, public transport and trade, among other things.
CAPE TOWN - The Western Cape Provincial Powers Bill has officially been published in the provincial gazette and is now open for public comment.
Having tabled the bill in May, the Democratic Alliance said that it was seeking to identify and remedy failures of the national government. According to the party, if passed, the bill will play an important role in ensuring the Western Cape asserts existing powers or seeks additional powers in various areas, including policing, public transport, trade and energy.- Yonela Diko: DA’s Devolution Bill a surrender of its national governing dream
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