Daily Schedule for 2020-03-16

[MONDAY, 16 MARCH 2020] FIRST SESSION, SIXTH PARLIAMENT


PARLIAMENT OF THE
REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA

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NATIONAL ASSEMBLY


AND
                                                           
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.

TUESDAY, 17 MARCH 2020

Portfolio Committee on Higher Education, Science and Technology, (National Assembly), [Briefing by the University of Zululand, Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University and University of Fort Hare on their state of affairs; Consideration of minutes and reports], Committee Room E249, Second Floor, National Assembly Building, 09:00-13:00

Portfolio Committee on Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development, (National Assembly), [Briefing by the Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development on Project Kuyasa; Briefing on the status of the old order claims], Committee Room 1, Ground Floor, 120 Plein Street Building, 09:00-14:00

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 Home Affairs, (National Assembly), [Briefing by the Department of Home Affairs on the implementation of the Immigration & Refugees Amendment Acts and Regulations; Briefing by the Government Printing Works (GPW) on the Annual Report for the 2018-19 financial year], Committee Room V227, Second Floor, Old Assembly Building, 09:30

Portfolio Committee on Public Accounts, (National Assembly), [SCOPA review of 2018-2019 financial statements, deviations, expansions, irregular, fruitless and wasteful expenditure of the annual report and financial statement of SAPS], Committee Room V454, Fourth Floor, Old 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 S12A, Ground Floor, NCOP 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), [Briefing by the Department of Water and Sanitation on initiatives undertaken to rectify the water challenges encountered in Sebokeng, Hammanskraal and the Vaal River System. Stakeholders to input are: national and regional Department of Water and Sanitation and Ekurhuleni Water Care Company (ERWAT)], Committee Room V475, Fourth Floor, Old Assembly Building, 09:30-13:00

Portfolio Committee on Mineral Resources and Energy, (National Assembly), [Introductory meeting with the newly appointed board of the SA Nuclear Energy Corporation (NECSA); Briefing by the Parliamentary Legal Advisor on the different processes to be followed in processing the Independent Electricity Management Bill [B14-2019]], Committee Room S35, First Floor, NCOP Building, 09:30-13:00

Portfolio Committee on Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, (National Assembly), [Briefing by Sonke Gender Justice on research conducted with regards to gender based violence and safety and security of women and young girls in relation to public transport in Western Cape and Gauteng Provinces; Consideration and adoption of minutes], Committee Room M315, Third Floor, Marks Building, 09:30-13:00

Standing Committee on Appropriations, (National Assembly), [Consideration and Adoption of Committee’s draft report on the Division of Revenue Bill [B3-2020]], Committee Room 1, Upper Ground Floor, 90 Plein Street Building, 10:00

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 Tourism, (National Assembly), [Briefing by South Africa Tourism on: Second and Third Quarter Performance Report (Q2 & Q3) for 2019/20 financial year; Further briefing by Dr. Ross Harvey, School of Economics – University of Cape Town on: Reputational risks to tourism industry posed by the captive breeding of (lions and other big cats); Draft minutes], Committee Room 2, Upper Ground Floor, 90 Plein Street Building, 10:00-13:00

Portfolio Committee on Trade and Industry, (National Assembly), [Consideration of 1st draft of the 3rd Quarter Report of the DTI and EDD; Consideration of 1st draft of the Oversight Report of the DTI and EDD; Consideration of Minutes], Old Assembly Chamber, Ground Floor, Old Assembly Building, 10:00-13:00

Standing Committee on Finance, (National Assembly), [Briefing by the Inter-Agency Working Group (IAWG) on Illicit Financial Flows], Good Hope Chamber, Ground Floor, Good Hope 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 Trade and Industry, (National Assembly), [Briefing by the Minister on developments within the Steel, Ferrochrome, and Sugar Industries, and Government’s response to it (Joint Meeting with Standing Committee on Finance); Formal consideration of the Oversight Report of the DTI and EDD; Formal consideration of the 3rd Quarter Report of the DTI and EDD], Committee Room E249, Second Floor, National Assembly Building, 09:00-13:00

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 Sports, Arts and Culture, (National Assembly), [Briefing by the National Arts Council; South African Roadies Association and the Department of Arts and Culture on matters of audited financial statements, governance issues and funding model of projects at the National Arts Council], Committee Room V227, Second Floor, Old Assembly Building, 09:30

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 Public Works and Infrastructure, (National Assembly), [Detailed report by the DPWI and PMTE on termination of employment contracts that has led to incapacity; Consideration and adoption of minutes], Good Hope Chamber, Ground Floor, Good Hope Building, 09:30-13:00

Portfolio Committee on Mineral Resources and Energy, (National Assembly), [Briefing and update by the Central Energy Fund and the PetroSA on their respective turnaround strategies; Consideration and Adoption of minutes], Venue to be confirmed, 09:30-13:00

Portfolio Committee on Defence and Military Veterans, (National Assembly), [Feedback from the Department of Defence (DOD) on the deployment of SANDF in the Western Cape; Briefing by the Auditor General on the Interim Management Audit Report; Adoption of outstanding Reports and Minutes; Consideration of Second Term Committee Programme], Committee Room V119, First Floor, Old Assembly Building, 10:00-13:00

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

Portfolio Committee on International Relations and Cooperation, (National Assembly), [Briefing by the Department on its responses to the Budgetary Review and Recommendations Report (2019); and update on implementation of the Auditor-General’s recommendations], Committee Room M314, Third Floor, Marks Building, 10:00

Portfolio Committee on Justice and Correctional Services, (National Assembly), [Consideration and Adoption of Committee Minutes; Consideration of the Committee’s Second Term Programme], Committee Room M514, Fifth Floor, Marks Building, 10:00

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
 

Committee

Date

Agenda

Reason

 

 

 

 



Approved Workshops
 

Committee

Date

Destination

Purpose

Portfolio Committee on Higher Education, Science and Technology

Wednesday, 18 March 2020

Old Assembly Chamber, Ground Floor, Old Assembly Building.

08:30-14:00

Skills Colloquium.



Approved Local Trips
 

Committee

Date

Destination

Purpose

 

 

 

 



Approved International Trips
 

Committee

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Destination

Purpose

 

 

 

 



Cancelled/Postponed Local/ International Trips
 

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Name of Committee


Committee Secretary
(CS)


Contact Number

Joint Committee on Ethics and Members’ Interests

CS:  Lusanda Myoli

021 403 3849
082 658 1533

Ad Hoc Committee to initiate and Introduce Legislation amending Section 25 of the Constitution

CS: Vhonani Ramaano

CS: Pilate Gwebu

021 403 3820
083 709 8427
021 403 8257
083 709 8395

Joint Standing Committee on Defence

CS: Pat Jayiya

021 403 3661
081 441 0345

Joint Standing Committee on the Financial Management of Parliament

CS: Cindy Balie
 

021 403 3667
083 547 4115

Joint Standing Committee on Intelligence

Committee Coordinator:
Ntombe Mbuqe

021 403 2793
083 709 8432

Committee on Multi-Party Women’s Caucus

CS: Mandy Balie

021 403 3673
083 709 8431
079 900 4796

Constitutional Review Committee

CS: Pilate Gwebu

021 403 8257
083 709 8395

Portfolio Committee on Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development

CS: Albertina Kakaza

CS: Phumla Nyamza

021 403 3765
083 709 8391
021 403 3852
083 709 8492

Portfolio Committee on Basic Education

CS: Llewellyn Brown

021 403 3764
083 709 8450

Portfolio Committee on Communications

CS: Thembinkosi Ngoma

CS: Hajiera Salie
 

021 403 3733
083 709 8407
021 403 8264
061 472 9191

Portfolio Committee on Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs

CS: Shereen Cassiem

021 403 3769
083 709 8533

Portfolio Committee on Defence and Military Veterans

CS: Bryan Mantyi

021 403 3796
083 709 8428

Portfolio Committee on Environment, Forestry and Fisheries

CS: Tyhileka Madubela

021 403 3713
083 709 8401

Portfolio Committee on Employment and Labour

CS: Zolani Sakasa

021 403 3735
083 709 8488

Portfolio Committee on Health

CS: Vuyokazi Majalamba

021 403 3770
083 709 8522

Portfolio Committee on Higher Education, Science and Technology

CS: Anele Kabingesi

CS: Shanaaz Isaacs

021 403 3760
083 412 1585
021 403 3763
083 709 8536

Portfolio Committee on Home Affairs

CS: Eddie Mathonsi

021 403 3826
083 709 8523

Portfolio Committee on Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation

CS: Kholiswa Pasiya-Mndende

021 403 3725
083 709 8495

Portfolio Committee on International Relations and Cooperation

CS: Lubabalo Sigwela

021 403 3808
083 709 8508

Portfolio Committee on Justice and Correctional Services

CS: Vhonani Ramaano

CS: Siyabamkela Mthonjeni
 

021 403 3820
083 709 8427
021 403 3734
083 709 8390

Portfolio Committee on Mineral Resources and Energy

CS: Ayanda Boss

CS: Arico Kotze
 

021 403 3768
083 709 8515
021 403 3662
083 709 8470

Portfolio Committee on Police

CS: Babalwa Mbengo
 

021 403 3741
083 709 8489

Portfolio Committee on Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities

CS: Neliswa Nobatana

021 403 3840
083 709 8472

Portfolio Committee on Public Enterprises

CS: Disang Mocumi

021 403 8115
083 709 8512

Portfolio Committee on Public Service and Administration

CS: Masixole Zibeko

021 403 8445
083 709 8531

Portfolio Committee on Public Works and Infrastructure

CS: Nola Jobodwana
 

021 403 3780
083 709 8397

Portfolio Committee on Small Business Development

CS: King Kunene

021 403 3772
082 335 2839
071 363 2252

Portfolio Committee on Social Development

CS: Lindiwe Ntsabo

021 403 8230
083 709 8524

Portfolio Committee on Sports, Arts and Culture

CS: Ajabulile Mtiya

CS: Zoleka Kula
 

021 403 8106
083 709 8389
021 403 8646
083 707 2185

Portfolio Committee on Tourism

CS: Jerry Boltina

021 403 8270
083 338 3950

Portfolio Committee on Trade and Industry

CS: Andre Hermans

CS: Tenda Madima
 

021 403 3776
083 709 8482
021 403 3822
083 709 8419

Portfolio Committee on Transport

CS: Valerie Carelse

021 403 3272
083 709 8445

Standing Committee on Finance

CS: Allan Wicomb

CS: Teboho Sepanya
 

021 403 3759
083 412 1475
021 403 3738
071 363 2349

Standing Committee on Appropriations

CS: Darrin Arends
 

021 403 8105
071 363 2273

Standing Committee on Public Accounts

CS: Ntombi Nkabinde

CS: Ben Kali

021 403 2376
083 709 8474
021 403 3774
083 709 8392

Committee on the Auditor General

CS: Peter-Paul Mbele

021 403 8072
083 412 1577

Select Committee on Education and Technology, Sports, Arts and Culture

CS: Noluthando Skaka
 

021 403 3751
083 709 8520

Select Committee on Health and Social Services

CS: Marcelle Williams

021 403 3799
083 709 8451

Select Committee on Transport, Public Service and Administration, Public Works and Infrastructure

CS: Hlupheka Mtileni

021 403 8077
083 709 8448

Select Committee on Trade and Industry, Economic Development, Small Business Development, Tourism, Employment and Labour

CS: Grace Dinizulu

CS: Mahdiyah Solomons

021 403 3779
083 709 8393
021 403 3844
083 709 8527
 

Select Committee on Finance

CS: Nkululeko Mangweni

021 403 3782
061 438 9448

Select Committee on Appropriations

CS: Lubabalo Nodada

CS: Estelle Grunewald
 

021 403 3669
083 412 1526
021 403 3843
071 363 2257

Select Committee on Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Water and Sanitation and Human Settlements

CS: Moses Manele

021 403 3823
083 709 8534

Select Committee on Security and Justice

CS: Gurshwyn Dixon

CS: Zolani Rento

021 403 3771
083 709 8513
021 403 8071
083 707 2188

Select Committee on Petitions and Executive Undertakings

CS: Nkanyiso Mkhize

021 403 8086
061 438 7303

Select Committee on Land Reform, Environment, Mineral Resources and Energy

CS: Asgar Bawa

021 403 3762
083 709 8530

Select Committee on Public Enterprises and Communication

CS: Phumelele Sibisi

021 403 3660
083 709 8449