CAPESUBS BECOMES THE
PREFERRED SUPPLIER TO PARLIAMENT
JANUARY 2012
Our goal has finally been achieved, when this month, we were
awarded the tender to supply all newspapers, magazines and other reading
material to the National Assembly and Parliament. We are now the preferred supplier, and anyone
who orders papers from another supplier will be in contravention, while our
contract is in place.
The National Assembly resides in the Parliamentary offices
in Plein Street, Cape Town, and comprises 400 members who in
turn represent 16 political parties. The
Speaker, Max Sisulu, son of Walter and Albertina Sisulu, is the principal office bearer of the
Assembly, and his duties include presiding over sittings of the House, acting
as a representative for the Assembly and for Parliament, and acting as chief
executive officer for Parliament. He is
equivalent in rank to a Cabinet Minister.
Although he is a member of the ANC, he is expected to to act impartially
and protect the rights of all parties.
The National Assembly in Cape Town deals with legislative matters, and
these are appropriately performed by smaller groups (committees), although the
final decision is always taken by the House.
There is a portfolio committee for each corresponding government
department. An important part of the
National Assembly is holding the executie to account by questions to the
President and Cabinet Ministers. Members
may submit questions to which the Ministers have to respond. Members of other parties then get to ask
further questions and probe the matter further. The National Assembly also
appoints office bearers such as the Auditor-General and the Public Protector.
Capesubs is proud to have the NA and Parliament as their new
client, and thus really becoming the preferred supplier in Cape Town to Parliament, local and provincial
government, many large corporate clients, Consulates, Investment companies,
banks, and many smaller clients in the CBD of Cape Town – due to our excellent
track record and superior service.
