Sport, Arts and Culture
National Assembly Committee
About this committee
Oversight responsibility of Sports, Arts and Culture Portfolio Committee
The Sports, Arts and Culture Portfolio Committee is responsible for oversight of the Department of Sports, Arts and Culture as well as the following statutory entities:
Boxing SA
SA Institute for Drug Free Sport
Amazwi South African Museum of Literature
Artscape
Ditsong Museums
Freedom Park
IZIKO
KZN Museum
Luthuli Museum
Market Theatre
Msunduzi Museum
National Arts Council
National Film and Video Foundation
National Heritage Council
National Library of SA
National Museum
Nelson Mandela Museum
Performing Arts Centre of the Free State (PACOFS)
PanSALB
Playhouse Company
Robben Island Museum and World Hertiage Site
SA Heritage Resources Agency
South African Library for the Blind
South African State Theatre
War Museum of the Boer Republics
William Humphreys Art Gallery
The Committee is mandated to:
- consider, amend and/or initiate legislation that is specific to, or impacts on Sports, Arts and Culture.
- consider and review the strategic plans and budgets of the Department and its entities.
- monitor and oversee the activities, financial and non-financial performance of the Ministry and its entities.
- monitor and oversee the implementation of the Department’s policies and legislation
- consider sector-related international treaties and agreements; and
- provide a platform for the public to participate and present views on specific topics and/or legislation in relation to sports, arts and culture.
Learn more about the work of this Committee: Legacy Reports
The role and functions of Committees in Parliament
In accordance with the powers given to it by the Constitution, the National Assembly establishes a range of committees with assigned powers and functions.
There is a portfolio committee for each corresponding government department. A committee deliberates on bills covering the department’s area of jurisdiction and scrutinises and report on its annual budget and strategic plan. As the people’s representatives, Members of the committees determine whether government departments are delivering on what they promised and whether they are spending the public money they receive in a responsible manner. As part of their oversight work, committees may also do site visits where they find out directly from the people at ground level whether the government is delivering on its promises.
If a committee reports on a matter and makes certain recommendations, that report will be debated in a full sitting or plenary to give other Members of the House an opportunity to engage with the content of the report. Once the report has been debated, the House decides whether to adopt the committee’s recommendations. The House may also decide only to note the report, or it may refer the report back to the committee with an instruction to do further work.
Committee Membership
Committee membership is distributed among the parties roughly in proportion to the seats they get in Parliament, so if a party wins 20% of the seats, its MPs will occupy about 20% of committee positions
NA Committee are comprised of 11 Members. The composition is as follows: ANC (5); DA (3); MK (2); EFF (1) & other parties (4). The four largest parties were given permanent positions, and the 14 other parties are grouped together to share the remaining slots.
Read more: Committees in the Seventh Parliament: Critical Forums for Oversight
Working in Committees allows Parliament to:
- Increase the amount of work that can be done
- Ensure that issues can be debated in more detail than in plenary sessions
- Increase the level of participation of Members of Parliament (MPs) in discussions
- Enable MPs to develop expertise and in-depth knowledge of the specific Committee's area of work
- Provide a platform for the public to present views directly to MPs, something which is not possible in a plenary sitting of Parliament
- Provide an environment for Parliament to hear evidence and collect information related to the work of a specific Committee
Powers
Rule 167 of the National Assembly Rules (9th Edition) say that for the purposes of performing its functions committee may, subject to the Constitution, legislation, the other provisions of these rules and resolutions of the Assembly:
- Summon any person to appear before it to give evidence on oath or affirmation, or to produce documents
- Receive petitions, representations or submissions from interested persons or institutions
- Permit oral evidence on petitions, representations, submissions and any other matter before the committee
- Conduct public hearings
- Consult any Assembly or Council committee or subcommittee, or any joint committee or subcommittee
- Determine its own working arrangements
- Meet at a venue determined by it, which may be a venue beyond the seat of Parliament
- Meet on any and at any time, including on a day which is not a working day; on a day on which the Assembly is not sitting; at a time when the Assembly is not sitting, or during a recess.
- Exercise any other powers assigned to it by the Constitution, legislation, the other provisions of these rules or resolutions of the Assembly
Committees in Practice
With the agreement of members, the Committee staff sets the dates and times of committee meetings. The frequency of committee meetings is determined by a committee’s work programme but it is normal for a committee to meet weekly. From time to time, committees can meet more than once a week if they work programme so demands.
Section 59(1)(b) of the Constitution requires that the National Assembly and its committees conduct their business in an open manner and hold their sittings in public. Section 59(2) states that the National Assembly may not exclude the public or the media unless it is ‘reasonable and justifiable to do so in an open and democratic society’. Rule 184(2) of the Rules of the National Assembly further require that any decision to exclude the public from a committee meeting or part thereof must be taken ‘after due consideration’ by that committee
Who attends Committee Meetings:
- MPs (those assigned to the committee and if they so wish, any other MP)
- Committee Staff: Committee Secretary, Committee Assistant, Researcher, Content Advisor
- Departments, entities, organizations, individuals and experts who are invited by the Committee to speak and be questioned
- Parliamentary Legal Advisor (from time to time)
- Media
- General Public
THE DIFFERENT COMMITTEES OF PARLIAMENT
Portfolio Committees
The National Assembly (NA) appoints from among its members a number of Portfolio Committees to shadow the work of the various national government departments.
Select Committees
The National Council of Provinces (NCOP) appoints from its permanent members a number of Select Committees to shadow the work of the various national government departments and to deal with Bills.
Because only 54 of the 90 NCOP Members are permanent delegates compared to the 400 of the NA, the Select Committees oversee the work of more than one national government department.
Public Accounts Committees
The National Assembly Standing Committee on Public Accounts acts as Parliament's watchdog over the way taxpayers' money is spent by the Executive. Every year the Auditor-General tables reports on the accounts and financial management of the various government departments and State institutions.
Heads of government departments and institutions are regularly called by this committee to report and account for expenditure. The Committee can recommend that the National Assembly takes corrective actions if necessary.
Internal Committees
The National Assembly has a number of internal committees that deal with matters affecting the running of Parliament. The Committees normally consist of senior Members of Parliament. The Rules Committee and its sub-committees deal with House rules. There are structures to deal with support for Members, internal arrangements, disciplinary matters and powers and privileges of members. Other internal Committees are the Programme Committee that plans the work of the Assembly, the Disciplinary Committee, and the Committee of Chairpersons.
The National Council of Provinces also has its own domestic Committees. The Rules Committee and its subcommittees deal with the NCOP rules. There are structures to deal with support for Members, internal arrangements, disciplinary matters and powers and privileges of members. The Programme Committee plans the work of the NCOP and the Committee of Chairpersons make recommendations about the functioning of Committees and other NCOP forums.
Ad hoc Committees
Parliament or one of its Houses may appoint an ad hoc (temporary) Committee when a special task must be done. When the task is complete, the Committee is dissolved.
Joint Committees
The National Assembly and the National Council of Provinces together appoint several joint committees. There are currently six Joint Committees:
Committees play a very important role in the process of building democracy and involving the public in the processes and activities of Parliament.
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NW174 by B Mathelulwa - In light of the upcoming national heritage... | |
NW53 by Mr L G Mokoena - Whether he will furnish Mr L G Mokoena with a... | |
NW136 by Mr T P Mogale - What (a) plans does he intend to undertake to... | |
NW135 by MR T P MOGALE - 1. What (a) actions will he undertake to... | |
NW8 by Ms T L Marawu - (1). (a) What is his policy position on the... | |
NW765 by MRS V VAN DYK - With reference to Africa’s representation in... | |
NW720 by MR T A LE GOFF - Whether he will furnish Mr T A Le Goff with a... | |
NW654 by Mrs L F Tito - Whether he has been informed that the Nomoya... | |
NW674 by V van Dyk - (1). Who (a) were the key individuals... | |
NW830 by V van Dyk - (1). how (a) does Swimming SA (SSA) intend to... | |
NW831 by V van Dyk - How does Swimming SA intend to address... | |
NW829 by V van Dyk - (a). what steps has Swimming SA (SSA) taken to... | |
NW766 by V Van Dyk - (1). Whether he has found that the process for... | |
NW430 by Mr A Matumba - Whether other programmes that were launched... | |
NW610 by MR T A LE GOFF - With reference to his reply to question 95 on... | |
NW561 by Ms SJ GRAHAM - (1). What is the total number of applications... | |
NW553 by Mrs V van Dyk - What steps has he/his department taken to... | |
NW552 by Mrs V van Dyk - (1) Whether he will furnish Mrs V van Dyk with... | |
NW443 by INKOSI BN LUTHULI - (a). What specific initiatives and/or... | |
NW427 by Mrs V van Dyk - What is the (a) status of the criminal charges... | |
NW401 by Mr E Mthethwa (EFF) to ask the Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture.” - What was the total budget spent on the... | |
NW349 by MR TALE GOFF - What are the full details of all (a)... | |
NW444 by INKOSI B N LUTHULI - (1). Whether his department has developed... | |
NW3787 by MR D Joseph - (1). Whether, in light of the fact that Boxing... | |
NW3788 by Mr D Joseph - (1). In light of the fact that multiple boxing... | |
NW3464 by Mr D Joseph - (1). Since what date has his department... | |
NW4138 by Mr E Mthethwa - What (a) are the relevant details of his... | |
NW4081 by Mr. D Joseph - (1). With reference to the failure of a... | |
NW4080 by Mr. D Joseph: - (1). Whether a certain person (name and... | |
NW3975 by Mr. D Joseph (DA): To ask the Minister of Sport Arts and Culture - (1). Whether he can furnish Mr T W Mhlongo... | |
NW3832 by Mr D Joseph - (1).What are the reasons that the South... | |
NW3625 by Dr LA Schreiber - (1). Which national government departments... | |
NW3683 by V van Dyk - With reference to the recent settlement... | |
NW3626 by Dr LA Schreiber - (1) Whether he will furnish Dr L A Schreiber... | |
NW3058 by V Van Dyk - (1). Given that the Republic has not won a... | |
NW3717 by Mr M A Zondi - Considering that developing a shared national... | |
NW3759 by MR S TAMBO - (1). What were the (a) total costs to his... | |
NW3688 by INKOSI B N Luthuli - (1).Whether, with regard to his promise to... | |
NW3718 by MS V P Malomane - Whether, considering that the maintenance and... | |
NW3566 by MR D Joseph - (1). whether his department continues to fund... | |
NW4202 by Mr T W Mhlongo - (1). (a) On what date did his department host... | |
NW3774 by Dr LA Schreiber - (1) Whether the Government regards and upholds... | |
NW3730 by Adv BJ Mkhwebane - (1).Whether he will furnish Adv B J Mkhwebane... | |
NW4105 by Mr. E Mthethwa - Whether there is an entity that is equivalent... | |
NW4203 by Mr T W Mhlongo - Whether the Government will support the SA... | |
NW3916 by MR T W MHLONGO (DA) TO ASK THE MINISTER OF SPORT, ARTS AND CULTURE - (1). whether a certain person (details... | |
NW4072 by Mrs. V van Dyk - (1). Whether the company car policy of Freedom... | |
NW3773 by Dr LA Schreiber - (1). How does his department prevent... | |
NW3951 by MR S NGCOBO (DA): To ask the Minister of Sport Arts and Culture - Whether (a) he, (b) the deputy minister and... | |
NW1222 by Mrs V van Dyk - (1).Whether, with reference to the urgent High... |
Bill name | Date introduced | Number | Status |
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South African Institute for Drug-Free Sport Amendment Bill | 24 Nov 2023 | B41-2023 | Act commenced |
National Sport and Recreation Amendment Bill | 07 Nov 2018 | B43-2018 | Lapsed |
Copyright Amendment Bill | 16 May 2017 | B13-2017 | Approved by Parliament. Waiting to be signed into law. |
Performers’ Protection Amendment Bill | 02 Dec 2016 | B24-2016 | Approved by Parliament. Waiting to be signed into law. |
Safety at Sports and Recreational Events Bill | 08 Jul 2009 | B7-2009 | Act commenced |
National Sport and Recreation Amendment Bill | 04 Aug 2006 | B17-2006 | Act commenced |
2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Special Measures Bill | 20 Jun 2006 | B13-2006 | Act commenced |
Second 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Special Measures Bill | 20 Jun 2006 | B16-2006 | Act commenced |
South African Institute For Drug-Free Sport Amendment Bill | 12 May 2006 | B7-2006 | Act commenced |
National Sport and Recreation Amendment Bill | X-2020 |
Attendance
Ranked 31 out of 35 for NAMembership
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Kgabo, Mr GDANC
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Makgato, Ms MPANC
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Mbele, Ms HMK
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Mokoena, Mr LEFF
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Mthethwa, Mr EEFF
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Mulder, Dr CPFF+
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Nkosi, Ms NEANC
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Salie, Adv SAl Jama-ah
Contact
Secretary of Committee:
Ajabulile Mtiya
Tel: 021 403 8106
Cell: 083 709 8389
Email: [email protected]
CS: Zoleka Kula
Tel: 021 403 8646
Cell: 083 707 2185
Email: [email protected]