Daily Schedule for 2020-05-21
[THURSDAY, 21 MAY 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.
THURSDAY, 21 MAY 2020
National Assembly Programme Committee, Virtual Meeting Platform, 08:30
Portfolio Committee on Social Development, (National Assembly), [Briefing by the department on the progress report on meeting the North Gauteng High Court deadline on foster care orders backlog], Virtual Meeting Platform, 12:00-15:00
Portfolio Committee on Small Business Development, (National Assembly), [Briefings on the Strategic Plan, 2020/21 Annual Performance Plans and Budgets by the Small Enterprise Finance Agency (Sefa)], Virtual Meeting Platform, 12:00-15:00
Portfolio Committee on Public Service and Administration, (National Assembly), [Consideration of Budget Vote reports], Virtual Meeting Platform, 12:00-15:00
Joint Meeting: Portfolio Committee on Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation and Select Committee on Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Water, Sanitation and Human Settlements, (National Assembly and National Council of Provinces), [Briefing by the Department of Water and Sanitation on the 2020/2021 Budget Vote 41, Annual Performance Plan and Strategic Plan], Virtual Meeting Platform, 15:00-18:00
Portfolio Committee on Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, (National Assembly), [Discussion and adoption of the report on the Municipal Systems Amendment Bill [B2-2019]], Virtual Meeting Platform, 15:00-18:00
Portfolio Committee on Communications (Subcommittee), (National Assembly), [Shortlisting for the Media Development and Diversity Agency (MDDA) Board], Virtual Meeting Platform, 18:00-19:30
Portfolio Committee on Communications, (National Assembly), [Consideration and adoption of report on the Subcommittee deliberations on the shortlisting of candidates for the Media Development and Diversity Agency (MDDA) Board], Virtual Meeting Platform, 19:30-20:00
Portfolio Committee on International Relations and Cooperation, (National Assembly), [Briefing by the Department of International Relations and Cooperation on: DIRCO’s Strategic Plan (2020-2025) and Performance Plan (2020-2021); African Renaissance Fund Strategic Plan (2020-2025) and Performance Plan (2020-2021)], Virtual Meeting Platform, 18:00-21:00
FRIDAY, 22 MAY 2020
Portfolio Committee on Trade and Industry, (National Assembly), [Update from the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition on COVID-19 measures as it pertains to its mandate], Virtual Meeting Platform, 07:00 – 10:00
Portfolio Committee on Defence and Military Veterans, (National Assembly), [Briefing by the Research on the Integration process within the SANDF; Briefing by the Parliamentary Legal Adviser on the history of the Khoisan Self Defence Unit's requests to integrate into the SANDF], Virtual Meeting Platform, 09:00-12:00
Portfolio Committee on Higher Education, Science and Technology, (National Assembly), [Briefing by the Media Information & Communication Technologies (MICT) SETA and the Education, Training and Development Practices (ETDP) SETA on Strategic Plan 2020 – 2025 and Annual Performance Plan (APP) 2020/21 and Budget] Virtual Meeting Platform, 09:00-12:00
Portfolio Committee on Higher Education, Science and Technology, (National Assembly), Briefing by the Manufacturing, Engineering and Related Services (MER) SETA and National Skills Fund (NSF) on Strategic Plan 2020 – 2025 and Annual Performance Plan (APP) 2020/21 and Budget], Virtual Meeting Platform, 12:00-15:00
Portfolio Committee on Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation, (National Assembly), [Briefing by Water Boards on the 2018/19 Annual Report and Financial Statements: Lepelle Northern; Mhlathuze; Amatola], Virtual Meeting Platform, 12:00-15:00
Portfolio Committee on Justice and Correctional Services, (National Assembly), [Briefing by the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development on its Strategic Plan, APP and Budget 2020/21], Virtual Meeting Platform, 12:00-15:00
Multi-Party Women’s Caucus (Steering Committee), (National Assembly and National Council of Provinces), [Consideration of draft committee programme; Progress report on matters arising from previous committee meetings; Finalisation of 28 May and 2 July 2020 full Multi-Party Caucus meeting agendas], Virtual Meeting Platform, 12:00-15:00
Standing Committee on the Auditor-General, (National Assembly), [Briefing by the Auditor-General of South Africa on the institution’s work and operational methods during the lockdown period, possible delays to the PFMA Audits for the year and outcomes of the MFMA Audits], Virtual Meeting Platform, 15:00-17:00
Joint Meeting: Portfolio Committee on Police and Select Committee on Security and Justice, (National Assembly and National Council of Provinces), [(Joint briefing) Continuation with the Budget hearing briefing of the Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID)], Virtual Meeting Platform, 15:00-18:00
Select Committee on Land Reform, Environment, Mineral Resources and Energy, (National Council of Provinces), [Briefing by the Department of Minerals and Energy on the Strategic Plan and Budget Vote 34; Consideration and Adoption of Minutes and Reports], Virtual Meeting Platform, 15:00-18:00
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MONDAY, 25 MAY 2020
Portfolio Committee on Communications (Subcommittee), (National Assembly), [Interviews of shortlisted candidates for the Media Development and Diversity Agency (MDDA) Board], Virtual Meeting Platform, 18:00-21:00
TUESDAY, 26 MAY 2020
Standing Committee on Appropriations, (National Assembly), [Briefing by the FFC on the fiscal impact of covid-19 and suggestions on where money should be reprioritized in the adjustments budget], Virtual Meeting Platform, 09:00-12:00
Portfolio Committee on Transport, (National Assembly), [Consideration of draft Committee reports on the 2020/21 Budget, Strategic Plan and Annual Performance Plan of the Department of Transport: Members to formulate observations and recommendations], Virtual Meeting Platform, 09:00-12:00
Select Committee on Education and Technology, Sports, Arts and Culture, (National Council of Provinces), [Briefing by the Department of Science and Innovation on the following: Science and Technology Laws Amendment Bill [B 42B - 2018] (National Assembly – sec 75); Agreement between the Government of the RSA and the International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB) on the Establishment of an International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB) Component in the RSA, tabled in terms of section 231(2) of the Constitution, 1996, and Explanatory Memorandum thereto], Virtual Meeting Platform, 12:00-15:00
Joint Meeting: Portfolio Committee on Mineral Resources and Energy and Select Committee on Land Reform, Environment and Mineral Resources and Energy, (National Assembly and National Council of Provinces), [Briefing by the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) on their response and strategies with regards to Covid-19, including regulations thereof relating to the Covid-19], Virtual Meeting Platform, 12:00 – 15:00
Joint Meeting: Portfolio Committee on Tourism and Select Committee on Trade and Industry, Economic Development, Small Business Development, Tourism, Employment and Labour, (National Assembly and National Council of Provinces), [Joint briefing by Department of Tourism on Strategic Plan and Annual Performance plan], Virtual Meeting Platform, 12:00-15:00
Portfolio Committee on Trade and Industry, (National Assembly), [Briefing by the ITAC’s on its contribution to government’s COVID-19 response; Consideration of the first draft of the report on the DTIC’s Strategic and Annual Performance Plans for 2020/21], Virtual Meeting Platform, 12:00 – 15:00
Portfolio Committee on Communications, (National Assembly), [Adoption of the Budget Vote Report of the Department of Communications and Digital Technologies; Adoption of minutes], Virtual Meeting Platform, 18:00-19:00
Portfolio Committee on Communications (Subcommittee), (National Assembly), [Interviews of shortlisted candidates for the Media Development and Diversity Agency (MDDA) Board], Virtual Meeting Platform, 19:00-21:00
WEDNESDAY, 27 MAY 2020
Portfolio Committee on Public Service and Administration, (National Assembly), [Adoption of the Budget Vote reports], Virtual Meeting Platform, 09:00-12:00
Portfolio Committee on Mineral Resources and Energy, (National Assembly), [Consideration of 1st draft Committee Budget Vote Report (Vote No. 34); Consideration and adoption of minutes], Virtual Meeting Platform, 12:00 – 15:00
Joint Meeting: Portfolio Committee on Public Enterprises and Select Committee on Public Enterprises and Communication, (National Assembly and National Council of Provinces, [Briefing by Alexkor Administrator on the outcomes of the forensic investigation and on the turnaround plan for Alexkor; Consideration and adoption of the report on the Department of Public Enterprises’ Budget Vote],Virtual Meeting Platform, 09:00-12:00
Portfolio Committee on Communications (Subcommittee), (National Assembly), [Interviews of shortlisted candidates for the Media Development and Diversity Agency (MDDA) Board], Virtual Meeting Platform, 18:00-21:00
Joint Meeting: Portfolio Committee on Tourism and Select Committee on Trade and Industry, Economic Development, Small Business Development, Tourism, Employment and Labour, (National Assembly and National Council of Provinces), [Joint briefing by South African Tourism on Strategic Plan and Annual Performance Plan], Virtual Meeting Platform, 18:00-21:00
THURSDAY, 28 MAY 2020
Multi-Party Women’s Caucus, (National Assembly and National Council of Provinces), [Briefing by the Department of Women, Youth and People with Disabilities on the Framework for gender responsive planning, budgeting, evaluation and auditing], Virtual Meeting Platform, 10:00
Joint Standing Committee on Defence, (National Assembly and National Council of Provinces), [Briefing by Denel on its Defence Projects, specifically Projects Hoefyster, Biro and Hotel], Virtual Meeting Platform, 12:00-14:00
Joint Standing Committee on the Financial Management of Parliament, (National Assembly and National Council of Provinces), [Briefing by the Secretary to Parliament on Parliament’s performance in the 4th Quarter of 2019/20], Virtual Meeting Platform, 12:00-15:00
Joint Meeting: Portfolio Committee on Public Works and Infrastructure and Select Committee on Transport, Public Service and Administration, Public Works and Infrastructure, (National Assembly and National Council of Provinces), [Briefings by the Independent Development Trust (IDT) and Agrément SA on their Strategic and Annual Performance Plans], Virtual Meeting Platform, 15:00-18:00
Portfolio Committee on Trade and Industry, (National Assembly), [Briefing by the technical infrastructure institutions’ contribution to government’s COVID-19 response; Formal consideration of the report on the DTIC’s Strategic and Annual Performance Plans for 2020/21], Virtual Meeting Platform, 15:00 – 18:00
Joint Meeting: Portfolio Committee on Basic Education and Select Committee on Education and Technology, Sports, Arts and Culture, (National Assembly and National Council of Provinces) Consideration and Adoption of Draft minutes (19 May 2020): This will be JOINTLY with the SC on Education and Technology, Sports, Arts and Culture; Consideration and Adoption of Committee Budget Report: Budget Vote 16: Basic Education: This will ONLY be the PC Committee], Virtual Meeting Platform, 18:00
Portfolio Committee on Communications (Subcommittee), (National Assembly), [Interviews of shortlisted candidates for the Media Development and Diversity Agency (MDDA) Board], Virtual Meeting Platform, 18:00-21:00
FRIDAY, 29 MAY 2020
Joint Meeting: Portfolio Committee on Small Business Development and Select Committee on Trade and Industry, Economic Development, Small Business Development, Tourism, Employment and Labour, (National Assembly and National Council of Provinces), [Briefings in a Joint Sitting on the Strategic Plans, 2020/21 Annual Performance Plans and Budgets by the Small Enterprise Development Agency (Seda)], Virtual Meeting Platform, 09:00-12:00
MONDAY, 1 JUNE 2020
Portfolio Committee on Communications (Subcommittee), (National Assembly), [Discussion on the outcome of the MDDA Board interviews], Virtual Meeting Platform, 18:00-19:00
Portfolio Committee on Communications, (National Assembly), [Consideration and adoption of the report recommending candidates for appointment to the Media Development and Diversity Agency (MDDA) Board], Virtual Meeting Platform, 19:00-20:00
TUESDAY, 2 JUNE 2020
Joint Meeting: Select Committee on Land Reform, Environment, Mineral Resources and Energy and all Provincial Legislatures, (National Council of Provinces), [Briefing by the Department of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries on the following Bill: National Forest Amendment Bill [B11B-2016] (s76); and Consideration and Adoption of Minutes and Reports], Virtual Meeting Platform, Time to be confirmed,
WEDNESDAY, 3 JUNE 2020
Joint Meeting: Portfolio Committee on Public Enterprises and Select Committee on Public Enterprises and Communication, (National Assembly and National Council of Provinces), [Briefing by Eskom on the recovery plan and progress in the unbundling of Eskom into three independent entities], Virtual Meeting Platform, 15:00-18:00
Portfolio Committee on Small Business Development, (National Assembly), [First consideration of the 2020 Budget Vote Report], Virtual Meeting Platform, 15:00-18:00
Select Committee on Transport, Public Service and Administration, Public Works and Infrastructure, (National Council of Provinces), [Briefing by the Passenger Rail South Africa (PRASA) on its Annual Performance Plan], Virtual Meeting Platform, 18:00-21:00
FRIDAY, 5 JUNE 2020
Portfolio Committee on Small Business Development, (National Assembly), [Second consideration and adoption of the 2020 Budget Vote Report], Virtual Meeting Platform, 12:00-15:00
TUESDAY, 9 JUNE 2020
Select Committee on Trade and Industry, Economic Development, Small Business Development, Tourism, Employment and Labour, (National Council of Provinces), [Consideration of the Budget Vote reports and minutes], Virtual Meeting Platform, 12:00-21:00
WEDNESDAY, 10 JUNE 2020
Joint Meeting: Portfolio Committee on Public Enterprises and Select Committee on Public Enterprises and Communication, (National Assembly and National Council of Provinces), [Briefing by South African Forestry Companies Limited (Safcol) on update on the implementation of the turnaround plan and diversification programme; Briefing by Denel on progress made in the implementation of the turnaround strategy], Virtual Meeting Platform, Time to be confirmed
Select Committee on Transport, Public Service and Administration, Public Works and Infrastructure, (National Council of Provinces), [Consideration and adoption of the Budget Vote Reports], Virtual Meeting Platform, Time to be confirmed
Joint Meeting: Portfolio Committee on Small Business Development and Select Committee on Trade and Industry, Economic Development, Small Business Development, Tourism, Employment and Labour, (National Assembly and National Council of Provinces), [Briefing by the Department of Small Business Development on: An overview of SMMEs in distress across sectors and provinces; Progress made in the implementation of COVID - 19 intervention measure for SMMEs & Co-ops in reference to: Business registrations on www.smmesa.gov.za; The Business Growth and Resilience Facility; Debt relief Fund; The Sefa-Debt Restructuring Facility], Virtual Meeting Platform, Time to be confirmed
FRIDAY, 12 JUNE 2020
Multi-Party Women’s Caucus (Steering Committee), (National Assembly and National Council of Provinces), [Consideration of the final report on the 4 March 2020 National Gender Machinery Summit, and its implications for the Multi-Party Women’s Caucus. (Report expected to be formally tabled in Parliament on 2 June 2020); Gender-responsive budgeting and planning workshop: finalisation of draft workshop programme, participants, and objectives], Virtual Meeting Platform, 09:00-12:00
FRIDAY, 26 JUNE 2020
Multi-Party Women’s Caucus (Steering Committee), (National Assembly and National Council of Provinces), [Analyses of the National Strategic Plan on Gender-based Violence and Femicide: Content Adviser and Researcher briefing; National Strategic Plan on Gender-based Violence and Femicide: Preparatory briefing by the Department of Women, Youth and People with Disabilities], Virtual Meeting Platform, 09:00-12:00
Meeting Cancellations
Committee |
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Joint Standing Committee on Financial Management of Parliament |
21 May 2020 |
Consideration and adoption of the Committee’s report on the Sixth Parliament’s draft Strategic Plan; Consideration and adoption of the Committee’s report on Parliament’s performance in the third quarter of 2019/20.
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Meeting postponed until further notice. |
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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
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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
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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
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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
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021 403 3768 083 709 8515 021 403 3662 083 709 8470 |
Portfolio Committee on Police |
CS: Babalwa Mbengo
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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
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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
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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
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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
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021 403 3759 083 412 1475 021 403 3738 071 363 2349 |
Standing Committee on Appropriations |
CS: Darrin Arends
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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
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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
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Select Committee on Finance |
CS: Nkululeko Mangweni |
021 403 3782 061 438 9448 |
Select Committee on Appropriations |
CS: Lubabalo Nodada
CS: Estelle Grunewald
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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 |
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