Daily Schedule for 2020-03-11
[WEDNESDAY, 11 MARCH 2020] FIRST SESSION, SIXTH PARLIAMENT
PARLIAMENT OF THE
REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA
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NATIONAL ASSEMBLY
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NATIONAL COUNCIL OF PROVINCES
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MEETINGS OF
COMMITTEES
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NB: Please note that this document is subject to frequent updating. Stakeholders wishing to attend meetings listed here should contact the relevant contact numbers to ascertain whether the agendas for the meetings have been amended. For contact numbers see Appendix A.
WEDNESDAY, 11 MARCH 2020
Standing Committee on Public Accounts, (National Assembly), [Non tabling of the Department of Water and Sanitation annual report and financial statement hearing], Committee Room V454, Fourth Floor, Old Assembly Building, 09:00-13:00
Portfolio Committee on Employment and Labour, (National Assembly), [Briefing by Department of Employment and Labour (DEL) on the 2nd Quarterly Performance of the following entities: Nedlac; and PSA; Consideration for adoption of the Draft Minutes of the orientation workshop held on 4 & 5 February 2020], Committee Room S26, First Floor, NCOP Building, 09:00
Select Committee on Petitions and Executive Undertakings, (National Council of Provinces), [Overseeing and scrutinising the implementation of Progress Reports on Executive Undertakings made by the Minister of Higher Education and Training (during the Question and Answer Session of the NCOP on 29 May 2018); and Overseeing and scrutinising the implementation of Progress Reports on Executive Undertakings made by the Minister of Basic Education (during the Question and Answer Session of the NCOP on 14 June 2018)], Committee Room S35, First Floor, NCOP Building, 09:00
Portfolio Committee on Health, (National Assembly), [Briefing by the Competition Commissioner on the Healthcare Market Inquiry Report], Committee Room V227, Second Floor, Old Assembly Building, 09:30-13:00
Portfolio Committee on Higher Education, Science and Technology, (National Assembly), [Briefing by the Tshwane North Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) college, Gert Sibande TVET college and Central Johannesburg TVET college on their state of affairs], Committee Room E249, Second Floor, National Assembly Building, 09:00-13:00
Portfolio Committee on Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, (National Assembly), [Indaba on harmful religious practices], Old Assembly Chamber, Ground Floor, Old Assembly Building, 09:30
Portfolio Committee on Justice and Correctional Services, (National Assembly), [Deliberations and Finalisation on Prescription in Civil and Criminal Matters (Sexual Offences) Amendment Bill; Finalisation on Judicial Matters Amendment Bill; Finalisation on the Recognition of Customary Marriages Amendment Bill], Committee Room 1, Ground Floor, 120 Plein Street Building, 09:30
Portfolio Committee on Public Service and Administration, (National Assembly), [An update by Department Public Service & Administration on the nature of the disciplinary cases in the public service as per Section 16B of the Public Service Act and its implication on the budget; Statistics South Africa to brief the Committee on the legislative reform regarding the amendments to Statistics Act of 1999; Consideration and adoption of the second and third term performance of 2019/20 financial year report of Department Planning Monitoring and Evaluation (Vote 8), Department Public Service & Administration (Vote 10) and Stats SA (Vote 12); Consideration and adoption of the previous Committee minutes], Committee Room G26, Ground Floor, National Assembly Building, 09:30-13:00
Portfolio Committee on Police, (National Assembly), [Consideration of Petitions], Committee Room V475, Fourth Floor, Old Assembly Building, 09:00-13:00
Portfolio Committee on Public Works and Infrastructure, (National Assembly), [Detailed reports by the DPWI and PMTE on: Consequence management regarding fraud and corruption cases; Termination of employment contracts that has led to incapacity; Consideration and adoption of minutes], Pepperclub Hotel, Cnr Loop and Pepper Street, Cape Town , 09:30-13:00
Portfolio Committee on Small Business Development, (National Assembly), [Consideration and Adoption of minutes; Briefing by both Small Enterprise Development Agency (Seda) and Small Enterprise Finance Agency (sefa) on their 2019/20 Quarter Three Performance Reports, and progress with plans on coordinated approach in assisting small enterprises], Committee Room E305, Third Floor, National Assembly Building, 09:30-13:00
Select Committee on Transport, Public Service and Administration, Public Works and Infrastructure, (National Council of Provinces), [Briefing by the Road Traffic Management Corporation (RMTC) on its Annual Report], Committee Room M314, Third Floor, Marks Building, 10:00-13:00
Select Committee on Public Enterprises and Communication, (National Council of Provinces), [Briefing by the Department of Communications and Digital Technologies on the spectrum policy with specific reference to completion (including SMMEs), licensing conditions, low data costs and socio-economic impact; Consideration of outstanding minutes], Committee Room M515, Fifth Floor, Marks Building, 10:00-13:00
Joint Standing Committee on Intelligence, (National Assembly and National Council of Provinces), [CLOSED MEETING], Room 301, Third Floor, Africa House, 08:30
Portfolio Committee on Defence and Military Veterans, (National Assembly), [Briefing by the Department of Defence (DOD) on Cyber Warfare Policy Framework], Committee Room 1, Upper Ground Floor, 90 Plein Street Building, 10:00-13:00
Portfolio Committee on Trade and Industry, (National Assembly), [Briefing with the DTI and National Treasury on measures to ensure compliance with local content requirements and the verification thereof; Briefing by ITAC on its 3rd quarter financial and non-financial performance], Committee Room M201, Second Floor, Marks Building, 09:30-13:00
Portfolio Committee on Public Enterprises, (National Assembly), [Stakeholder engagement – How can Transnet contribute to economic growth and socio-economic transformation (rural development, job creation and promotion and support of small and medium businesses)], Good Hope Chamber, Ground Floor, Good Hope Building, 09:30
Portfolio Committee on Social Development, (National Assembly), [Deliberations and consideration of inputs on the Social Assistance Amendment Bill [B8-2018]; Briefing by the Department of Social Development on its third term quarterly financial and non-financial performance report for 2019/20 financial year (Oct – Dec 2019)], Committee Room V119, First Floor, Old Assembly Building, 10:00-13:00
Standing Committee on Appropriations, (National Assembly), [Presentation by the Committee Researcher on the Analysis of the 3rd Quarter Expenditure Report for the 2019/20 financial year], Committee Room GH41, Ground Floor, Good Hope Building, 10:00-13:00
Portfolio Committee on International Relations and Cooperation, (National Assembly), [Presentation by DIRCO on the current political situation in Libya; Consideration and adoption of draft Committee minutes], Committee Room 2, Upper Ground Floor, 90 Plein Street Building, 10:00
Select Committee on Education and Technology, Sports, Arts and Culture, (National Council of Provinces), [Engagement with the National Student Financial Aid Scheme on the end to end student funding process and progress report on Student Funding Status in Universities and TVET Colleges for the 2020 Academic year; Consideration and adoption of minutes], Committee Room M315, Third Floor, Marks Building, 10:00-13:00
Select Committee on Finance, (National Council of Provinces), [Consideration and adoption of Committee minutes], Committee Room M46, Ground Floor, Marks Building, 10:00-10:30
Select Committee on Security and Justice, (National Council of Provinces), [Briefing by the Ministry of Justice and Correctional Services on: Draft notice determining the rate, with effect from 1 April 2019, at which salaries, allowances and benefits are payable to Constitutional Court judges and judges annually, for approval by Parliament in terms of section 2(4) of the Judges’ Remuneration and Conditions of Employment Act, 2001 (Act No 47 of 2001); Draft notice determining the rate, with effect from 1 April 2019, at which salaries, allowances and benefits are payable to magistrates annually, for approval by Parliament in terms of section 12(3) of the Magistrates Act, 1993 (Act No 90 of 1993); Adoption of Reports on Judges and Magistrates salary determination; Treaty between the Government of the Republic of South Africa and the Government of the Republic of Bangladesh on Extradition, tabled in terms of section 231(2) of the Constitution, 1996. Explanatory Memorandum to the Treaty between the Government of the Republic of South Africa and the Government of the Republic of Bangladesh on Extradition; Briefing by the Ministry Justice and Ministry SAPS on the: Proposed amendments to the Cybercrimes Bill [B 6B – 2017] (National Assembly – sec 75)], Committee Room S35, First Floor, NCOP Building, 10:00-14:00
Powers and Privileges Committee, [Consideration and adoption of draft agenda; Consideration and adoption of draft minutes of 4 March 2020; Matters arising; Referral matters to the committee: Discussion on referred matters; Viewing of the video footages], Committee Room E540, Fifth Floor, National Assembly Building, 12:30-15:00
Joint Committee on Ethics and Members’ Interests, (National Assembly and National Council of Provinces), [Adoption of minutes and consideration of reports – CLOSED MEETING], Committee Room E340, Third Floor, National Assembly Building, 13:00-14:00
THURSDAY, 12 MARCH 2020
Standing Committee on Appropriations, (National Assembly), [Briefing by National Treasury on 2020 Division of Revenue Bill], Committee Room M46, Ground Floor, Marks Building, 12:30-14:00
FRIDAY, 13 MARCH 2020
Portfolio Committee on Justice and Correctional Services (Subcommittee on Correctional Services), (National Assembly), [Briefing by the Department of Correctional Services on: Remand Detention: Programmes for Remand Detainee Children; and measures to reduce Remand detainees with Bail of less than R1000; Parole System: Challenges, Successes, and Recommendations in the Parole System as a whole and on pending parole for high profile inmates (including statistics)], Committee Room M314, Third Floor, Marks Building, 09:00
Standing Committee on Appropriations, (National Assembly), [Public Hearings on the 2020 Division of Revenue; Comment by SALGA on the 2020 Division of Revenue Bill], Committee Room M46, Ground Floor, Marks Building, 09:00-13:00
Portfolio Committee on Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation, (National Assembly), [Consideration and adoption of oversight report to Limpopo and Gauteng], Committee Room M514, Fifth Floor, Marks Building, 09:30-13:00
TUESDAY, 17 MARCH 2020
Portfolio Committee on Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation, (National Assembly), [Consideration and adoption of oversight report to Limpopo and Gauteng], Committee Room M514, Fifth Floor, Marks Building, 09:30 13:00
Portfolio Committee on Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, (National Assembly), [Colloquium with the religious sector on the regulation of harmful religious practices], Committee Room G26, Ground Floor, National Assembly Building, 09:30
Portfolio Committee on Basic Education, (National Assembly), [Consideration of outstanding draft minutes and draft reports; Briefing by the Department of Basic Education on ICT Roll-Out], Committee Room V119, First Floor, Old Assembly Building, 09:30-12:30
Portfolio Committee on Environmental, Forestry and Fisheries, (National Assembly), [Briefing by the DEFF Entities on the Third Quarterly Reports for 2019/2020; SANBI and SAWS], Venue to be confirmed, 09:30-13:00
Portfolio Committee on Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation, (National Assembly), [Progress report on the intervention by the Department of Water and Sanitation of the rehabilitation of the wastewater treatment plants in Sebokeng and Hammanskraal, ERWAT and Magalies Water and regional and national Department of Water and Sanitation], Committee Room V475, Fourth Floor, Old Assembly Building, 09:30-13:00
Portfolio Committee on Transport, (National Assembly), [Deliberations on the Civil Aviation Amendment Bill [B44-2018]; Committee finalization regarding the way forward for the processing of the Road Accident Benefit Scheme (RABS) Bill [B17B-2017]; Adoption of Committee programme for the second parliamentary term; Consideration and adoption of minutes of proceedings], Committee Room M314, Third Floor, Marks Building, 10:00-13:00
Portfolio Committee on Social Development, (National Assembly), [Consideration of the B-list (clause by clause) of the Social Assistance Amendment Bill [B8 – 2018]; Briefing by the Department of Social Development on progress made to meet the North Gauteng High Court deadline of 29 November 2019 on foster care system; Briefing should also report on foster care backlog to date], Committee Room M515, Fifth Floor, Marks Building, 10:00-13:30
Portfolio Committee on Communications, (National Assembly), [Briefing by the South African Communications Forum on the state of the ICT sector; Briefing by the National Association of Broadcasters on the state of the Broadcasting sector; Consideration and adoption of the report of the Minister of Communications on the appointment of four Councillors for the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) Council; Shortlisting of candidates for the Media Development and Diversity Agency (MDDA) Board], Venue to be confirmed, 10:30-13:00
WEDNESDAY, 18 MARCH 2020
Portfolio Committee on Public Service and Administration, (National Assembly), [Public Service Commission to brief the Committee on the State of the Public Service in terms of the adherence of the values and principles of public administration; The Department of Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation to brief the Committee on the Mandate Paper (Annual Budget prioritisation) in the public service; Brand South Africa to brief the Committee on the activities undertaken internationally to market and brand the country; Consideration and adoption of the previous Committee minutes], Committee Room GH42, Ground Floor, Good Hope Building, 09:30
Portfolio Committee on Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, (National Assembly), [Colloquium with the religious sector on the regulation of harmful religious practices], Committee Room G26, Ground Floor, National Assembly Building, 09:30
Portfolio Committee on Police, (National Assembly), [Progress report on Firearm Amnesty, expired licence and renewal of firearms; Consideration of Commission for Gender Equality Report: Investigative Report on State of Shelters in South Africa; Consideration of Human Rights Commission Reports: Report of the National Investigative Hearing into the Status of Mental Health care in South Africa; Lack of Safety and Security measures in schools for Children with Disabilities], Committee Room V475, Fourth Floor, Old Assembly Building, 09:00-13:00
Portfolio Committee on Small Business Development, (National Assembly), [Consideration and adoption of minutes; An overview of key laws affecting small enterprises in South Africa], Committee Room V226, Second Floor, Old Assembly Building, 09:30-13:00
Portfolio Committee on Defence and Military Veterans, (National Assembly), [Briefing by the Department of Defence (DOD) on Cyber Warfare Policy Framework; Adoption of outstanding Reports and Minutes; Consideration of Second Term Committee Programme], Committee Room V119, First Floor, Old Assembly Building, 10:00
Portfolio Committee on Social Development, (National Assembly), [Adoption of the Bill as amended and the report of the committee on the Bill; Briefing by the National Development Agency (NDA) on its 1st, 2nd and 3rd quarterly financial and non-financial performance report for 2019/20 financial year (April - September 2019)], Committee Room M46, Ground Floor, Marks Building, 10:00-13:00
Joint Standing Committee on Intelligence, (National Assembly and National Council of Provinces), [CLOSED MEETING], Room 301, Third Floor, Africa House, 08:30
FRIDAY, 20 MARCH 2020
Portfolio Committee on Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation, (National Assembly), [Adoption of the 2nd term Programme of the Portfolio Committee], Committee Room V454, Fourth Floor, Old Assembly Building, 09:30-13:00
Meeting Cancellations
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Approved Workshops
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Purpose |
Select Committee on Appropriations |
Wednesday, 11 March 2020 |
Committee Room M46, Ground Floor, Marks Building. |
Strategic Planning Workshop with the following key stakeholders: National Treasury; Financial and Fiscal Commission (FFC); and South African Local Government Association (Salga). |
Portfolio Committee on Higher Education, Science and Technology |
Wednesday, 18 March 2020 |
Old Assembly Chamber, Ground Floor, Old Assembly Building. |
Skills Colloquium. |
Approved Local Trips
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Approved International Trips
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Cancelled/Postponed Local/ International Trips
Committee |
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Destination |
Reason |
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Joint Committee on Ethics and Members’ Interests |
CS: Lusanda Myoli |
021 403 3849 |
Ad Hoc Committee to initiate and Introduce Legislation amending Section 25 of the Constitution |
CS: Vhonani Ramaano |
021 403 3820 |
Joint Standing Committee on Defence |
CS: Pat Jayiya |
021 403 3661 |
Joint Standing Committee on the Financial Management of Parliament |
CS: Cindy Balie |
021 403 3667 |
Joint Standing Committee on Intelligence |
Committee Coordinator: |
021 403 2793 |
Committee on Multi-Party Women’s Caucus |
CS: Mandy Balie |
021 403 3673 |
Constitutional Review Committee |
CS: Pilate Gwebu |
021 403 8257 |
Portfolio Committee on Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development |
CS: Albertina Kakaza |
021 403 3765 |
Portfolio Committee on Basic Education |
CS: Llewellyn Brown |
021 403 3764 |
Portfolio Committee on Communications |
CS: Thembinkosi Ngoma |
021 403 3733 |
Portfolio Committee on Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs |
CS: Shereen Cassiem |
021 403 3769 |
Portfolio Committee on Defence and Military Veterans |
CS: Bryan Mantyi |
021 403 3796 |
Portfolio Committee on Environment, Forestry and Fisheries |
CS: Tyhileka Madubela |
021 403 3713 |
Portfolio Committee on Employment and Labour |
CS: Zolani Sakasa |
021 403 3735 |
Portfolio Committee on Health |
CS: Vuyokazi Majalamba |
021 403 3770 |
Portfolio Committee on Higher Education, Science and Technology |
CS: Anele Kabingesi |
021 403 3760 |
Portfolio Committee on Home Affairs |
CS: Eddie Mathonsi |
021 403 3826 |
Portfolio Committee on Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation |
CS: Kholiswa Pasiya-Mndende |
021 403 3725 |
Portfolio Committee on International Relations and Cooperation |
CS: Lubabalo Sigwela |
021 403 3808 |
Portfolio Committee on Justice and Correctional Services |
CS: Vhonani Ramaano |
021 403 3820 |
Portfolio Committee on Mineral Resources and Energy |
CS: Ayanda Boss |
021 403 3768 |
Portfolio Committee on Police |
CS: Babalwa Mbengo |
021 403 3741 |
Portfolio Committee on Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities |
CS: Neliswa Nobatana |
021 403 3840 |
Portfolio Committee on Public Enterprises |
CS: Disang Mocumi |
021 403 8115 |
Portfolio Committee on Public Service and Administration |
CS: Masixole Zibeko |
021 403 8445 |
Portfolio Committee on Public Works and Infrastructure |
CS: Nola Jobodwana |
021 403 3780 |
Portfolio Committee on Small Business Development |
CS: King Kunene |
021 403 3772 |
Portfolio Committee on Social Development |
CS: Lindiwe Ntsabo |
021 403 8230 |
Portfolio Committee on Sports, Arts and Culture |
CS: Ajabulile Mtiya |
021 403 8106 |
Portfolio Committee on Tourism |
CS: Jerry Boltina |
021 403 8270 |
Portfolio Committee on Trade and Industry |
CS: Andre Hermans |
021 403 3776 |
Portfolio Committee on Transport |
CS: Valerie Carelse |
021 403 3272 |
Standing Committee on Finance |
CS: Allan Wicomb |
021 403 3759 |
Standing Committee on Appropriations |
CS: Darrin Arends |
021 403 8105 |
Standing Committee on Public Accounts |
CS: Ntombi Nkabinde |
021 403 2376 |
Committee on the Auditor General |
CS: Peter-Paul Mbele |
021 403 8072 |
Select Committee on Education and Technology, Sports, Arts and Culture |
CS: Noluthando Skaka |
021 403 3751 |
Select Committee on Health and Social Services |
CS: Marcelle Williams |
021 403 3799 |
Select Committee on Transport, Public Service and Administration, Public Works and Infrastructure |
CS: Hlupheka Mtileni |
021 403 8077 |
Select Committee on Trade and Industry, Economic Development, Small Business Development, Tourism, Employment and Labour |
CS: Grace Dinizulu |
021 403 3779 |
Select Committee on Finance |
CS: Nkululeko Mangweni |
021 403 3782 |
Select Committee on Appropriations |
CS: Lubabalo Nodada |
021 403 3669 |
Select Committee on Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Water and Sanitation and Human Settlements |
CS: Moses Manele |
021 403 3823 |
Select Committee on Security and Justice |
CS: Gurshwyn Dixon |
021 403 3771 |
Select Committee on Petitions and Executive Undertakings |
CS: Nkanyiso Mkhize |
021 403 8086 |
Select Committee on Land Reform, Environment, Mineral Resources and Energy |
CS: Asgar Bawa |
021 403 3762 |
Select Committee on Public Enterprises and Communication |
CS: Phumelele Sibisi |
021 403 3660 |
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