Daily Schedule for 2014-03-04
[WEDNESDAY, 5 MARCH 2014] SIXTH SESSION, FOURTH 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 or not the agendas for the meetings have been amended. For contact numbers see Appendix A.
WEDNESDAY, 5 MARCH 2014
Portfolio Committee on Correctional Services, (National Assembly), [Adoption of committee reports and minutes. Progress report on the implementation of the medical parole provisions contained in the Correctional Services Amendment Act: Briefing by the Department of Correctional Services], Old Assembly Chamber, Ground Floor, Old Assembly Building, 10:00
Portfolio Committee on Human Settlements, (National Assembly), [Briefing by the City of Johannesburg, City of Tshwane and City of Ekurhuleni on the eradication of bucket sanitation], Committee Room V454, Fourth Floor, Old Assembly Building, 09:00
Portfolio Committee on Water and Environmental Affairs, (National Assembly), [Adoption of the Report on the National Environmental Management: Air Quality Amendment Bill (B 27B -2013); Portfolio Committee Bidding Farewell to the two DG's; Adoption of Outstanding Minutes 2013/14; Adoption of the PC on Water and Environmental Affairs Legacy Report: 2009/2014; a Adoption of the Portfolio Committee on Water and Environmental Affairs Rhino Poaching Stakeholder Workshop, held at Kruger National Park, from 30 November – 4th December 2013], Committee Room M46, Ground Floor, Marks Building, 09:00
Portfolio Committee on Human Settlements, (National Assembly), [Finalisation of Housing Development Agency Regulations; Follow-up meeting with National Department of Human Settlements on the complaints raised by Eastern Cape contractors in regard to Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality projects; Follow-up meeting with the Department of Human Settlements and the Community Ombuds Service Board on the progress made to address challenges reported as hindering progress to the operations and performance of the entity; Consideration of legacy report – 2009 -2013], Committee Room 1, Upper Ground Floor, 90 Plein Street, 09:00
Portfolio Committee on Health, (National Assembly), [Briefing by the Hospital Association of South Africa on their role in the NHI, impact on rural areas an their primary health care strategies], Committee Room S12A, Ground Floor, NCOP Building, 09:30
Portfolio Committee on International Relations and Cooperation, (National Assembly), [Adoption of Committee Report on the Solidarity Conference in Support of Palestine, Cuba and Western Sahara. Adoption of the Committee's Legacy Report], Committee Room 2, Ground Floor, 120 Plein Street, 09:30
Portfolio Committee on Higher Education and Training, (National Assembly), [Briefing by Higher Education South Africa (HESA) on the state of higher education since 2009 to date with specific reference to challenges, achievements, opportunities and threats; Adoption of minutes], Committee Room E249, Second Floor, National Assembly Building, 09:30
Portfolio Committee on Public Works, (National Assembly), [Briefing by the Department of Public Works on phase three of the Expanded Public Works Programme; Consideration of the Committee Legacy Report], Committee Room S26, First Floor, NCOP Building, 09:30
Joint Meeting of the Standing Committee on Finance & Select Committee on Finance, (National Assembly and National Council of Provinces), [Consideration on and adoption of the Committee report on the 2014 Budget (Fiscal Framework and Revenue Proposals)], Committee Room M201, Second Floor, Marks Building, 09:00
Portfolio Committee on Rural Development and Land Reform, (National Assembly), [Adoption of draft Legacy Report. Adoption on minutes of 25, 26 and 27 February 2014], Committee Room V119, First Floor, Old Assembly Building, 09:30
Portfolio Committee on Women, Children and People with Disabilities, (National Assembly), [Briefing by the Department of Women, Children and People with Disabilities regarding the referral of the Fluxman's Report to the Public Service Commission and progress to date. Consideration and adoption of Legacy Report; Consideration and adoption of the report of the public hearings on Women Empowerment & Gender Equality Bill; Consideration and adoption of minutes], Committee Room M515, Fifth Floor Marks Building, 09:30
Portfolio Committee on Mineral Resources, (National Assembly), [Clause by clause deliberations on the Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Amendment Bill [B15 02103]), Committee Room V475, Fourth Floor, Old Assembly Building, 09:30
Standing Committee on Appropriations, (National Assembly), [Briefing by the Department of Health on the 2014 Division of Revenue Bill as well as progress report on the NHI Pilot Phase], Committee Room S35, First Floor, NCOP Building, 09:30
Portfolio Committee on Defence and Military Veterans, (National Assembly), [Briefing by the Department of Defence on the state of defence facilities; an update on measures taken to improve its working relationship with the Department of Public Works, and a status report on the formation and functioning of the (Defence) Works Regiment. Briefing by the Department of Defence on the progress made with the resolution of audit findings (action plan). Follow-up meeting with the Department of Military Veterans on matters raised during the portfolio committee meeting held on 26 February meeting. Consideration and adoption of the Committee's report on the regulations to the Military Veterans Act (18 -2011) referred to it for consideration. Adoption of Committee minutes], Committee Room V454, Fifth Floor, Old Assembly Building, 10:00
Select Committee on Labour and Public Enterprises, (National Council of Provinces), [Progress Report by the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) and the Department of Communications regarding the installation of Set-Top-Boxes], Committee Room S26, First Floor, NCOP Building, 10:00
Select Committee on Education and Recreation, (National Council of Provinces), [Annual Report Briefing: National Students Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) on its 2012/13 Annual Report], Committee Room M315, Third Floor, Marks Building, 10:00
Portfolio Committee on Science and Technology, (National Assembly), [Briefing by the Department of Science and Technology on the Bio-economy Strategy], Committee Room G26, Ground Floor, National Assembly Building, 10:00
Joint Rules Committee, (National Assembly and National Council of Provinces), [Report by Parliamentary Group on International Relations; Report by Joint Whips' Forum on Attendance Policy for Members of Parliament; Report on Joint Standing Committee on Intelligence (JSCI) compliance with statutory reporting obligations; Report on legacy issues for 5th Parliament], Good Hope Chamber, Ground Floor, Good Hope Building, 11:00
THURSDAY, 6 MARCH 2014
Portfolio Committee on Mineral Resources, (National Assembly), [Consideration of A-List on the Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Bill [B15 -2013]], Committee Room E249, Second Floor, National Assembly Building, 14:00
FRIDAY, 7 MARCH 2014
Portfolio Committee on Human Settlements, (National Assembly), [Briefing by the Internal Audit Committee of the Department of Human Settlements on its role in monitoring risk and monitoring of commitments made by the management of the Department as well as quarterly progress commitments made. Report on its own audit performance and progress on the key focus areas in the internal control environment; Follow-up meeting with the Department of Human Settlements and the Community Ombuds Service Board on the progress made to address challenges reported as hindering progress to the operations and performance of the entity], Committee Room V475, Fourth Floor, Old Assembly Building, 09:00
Standing Committee on Appropriations, (National Assembly), [Briefing by the Department of Human Settlements on the 2014 Division of Revenue Bill], Old Assembly Chamber, Ground Floor, Old Assembly Building, 09:00
Standing Committee on the Auditor-General, (National Assembly), [Adoption of minutes; Consideration and adoption of Committee Legacy Report; Briefing by the Auditor-General on the AGSA Strategic Plan and Budget; Update on Committee's proposal to the Auditor-General's salary], Committee Room G26, Ground Floor, National Assembly Building, 09:00
Portfolio Committee on Public Service and Administration, (National Assembly), [Public hearings on the Public Administration Management (PAM) Bill; Deliberations on the Public Administration Management (PAM) Bill], Committee Room V475, Fourth Floor, Old Assembly Building, 09:30
Portfolio Committee on Mineral Resources, (National Assembly), [Adoption of Committee Report on the Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Amendment Bill [B15 -2013], Adoption of outstanding minutes. Consideration and adoption Legacy Report for the PC on Mineral Resources], Committee Room M46, Ground Floor, Marks Building, 09:30
MONDAY, 10 MARCH 2014
Portfolio Committee on Public Service and Administration, (National Assembly), [Deliberations and Adoption of the Public Administration Management (PAM) Bill], Venue to be confirmed, 09:30
TUESDAY, 11 MARCH 2014
Portfolio Committee on Police, (National Assembly), [Adoption of outstanding minutes and Committee Legacy Report], Committee Room V475, Fourth Floor, Old Assembly Building, 09:30
Portfolio Committee on Public Works, (National Assembly), [Third Quarter Performance Report of the Department of Public Works in the 2013/14 financial year], Committee Room 3, Upper Ground Floor, 90 Plein Street, 09:30
Portfolio Committee on Basic Education, (National Assembly), [Consideration and Adoption of outstanding Draft Minutes and Draft Reports], Committee Room M46, Ground Floor, Marks Building, 09:30
Portfolio Committee on Communications, (National Assembly), [Adoption of minutes of 4 March 2014; Legacy Report of the PC on Communications], Committee Room E249, Second Floor, National Assembly Building, 09:30
Portfolio Committee on Social Development, (National Assembly), [Briefing by the Department of Social Development on the issues raised in the older person's petition – reporting on the interventions it developed to address the issues and outcomes of its consultation process with other relevant departments. Adoption of outstanding minutes. Adoption of the Committee Legacy Report], Committee Room V454, Fourth Floor, Old Assembly Building, 09:30
Portfolio Committee on Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, (National Assembly), [Briefing on Annual Performance Plans by CRL Rights Commission], Committee Room V227, Second Floor, Old Assembly Building, 09:30
Select Committee on Social Services, (National Council of Provinces), [Briefing by the National Development Agency: A progress report on all projects; Consideration and adoption of Committee minutes], Committee Room E305, Third Floor, National Assembly Building, 10:00
Portfolio Committee on Tourism, (National Assembly), [Presentation by Mr Dali Tambo, Chief Executive Officer: National Heritage Monument Project; Adoption of the provincial oversight report to the Western Cape, February 2014; Adoption of the Committee Legacy Report from (May 2009 –March 2014); and Consideration and adoption of outstanding minutes], Committee Room E540, Fifth Floor, National Assembly Building, 10:00
WEDNESDAY, 12 MARCH 2014
Portfolio Committee on Correctional Services, (National Assembly), [Consideration and Adoption of the Committee's 2009-2014 Handover Report; Adoption of minutes and reports], Committee Room V119, First Floor, Old Assembly Building, 09:00
Portfolio Committee on Human Settlements, (National Assembly), [Briefing by the Banking Association of South Africa on the Mortgage Default Insurance; Briefing by the Department of Human Settlements on Auditor-General management report on the utilization of consultants by the Department of Human Settlements; Briefing by the Department of Human Settlements on the progress made in the drafting of the green paper on Human Settlements; Adoption of outstanding reports and minutes] Committee Room V475, Fourth Floor, Old Assembly Building, 09:00
Portfolio Committee on Mineral Resources, (National Assembly), [Consideration of the Strategic Plan and Budget of Department of Mineral Resources], Venue to be confirmed, 09:30
Portfolio Committee on Higher Education and Training, (National Assembly), [Briefing by the Department of Higher Education and Training on its third quarterly performance report 2013/14; Adoption of minutes and reports], Old Assembly Chamber, Ground Floor, Old Assembly Building, 09:30
Select Committee on Labour and Public Enterprises, (National Council of Provinces), [Strategic Plan of the Department of Communications], Committee Room S35, First Floor, NCOP Building, 10:00
Select Committee on Education and Recreation, (National Council of Provinces), [Briefing by the Department of Science and Technology on the Science and Technology Amendment Bill Section 75 (Provisional)], Committee Room 2, Upper Ground Floor, 90 Plein Street, 10:00
THURSDAY, 13 MARCH 2014
Portfolio Committee on Correctional Services, (National Assembly), [Committee Business: Consideration and Adoption of minutes], Venue to be confirmed, 13:00
TUESDAY, 18 MARCH 2014
Select Committee on Appropriations, (National Council of Provinces), [Public hearings on 2014 Division of Revenue Bill; Consideration of Negotiating Mandates on 2014 Division of Revenue Bill], Committee Room V475, Fourth Floor, Old Assembly Building, 10:00
WEDNESDAY, 19 MARCH 2014
Select Committee on Labour and Public Enterprises, (National Council of Provinces), [Strategic Plan of the Department of Labour], Committee Room S35, First Floor, NCOP Building, 10:00
TUESDAY, 25 MARCH 2014
Select Committee on Appropriations, (National Council of Provinces), [Consideration of Final Mandates on 2014 Division of Revenue Bill; Adoption of Committee Report on 2014 Division of Revenue Bill], Committee Room V475, Fourth Floor, Old Assembly Building, 10:00
WEDNESDAY, 26 MARCH 2014
Select Committee on Labour and Public Enterprises, (National Council of Provinces), [Strategic Plan of the Department of Public Enterprises], Committee Room S35, First Floor, NCOP Building, 10:00
Meeting Cancellations
Committee
Date
Agenda
Reason
Approved Workshops
Committee
Date
Destination
Purpose
Approved Local Trips
Committee
Date
Destination
Purpose
Approved International Trips
Committee
Date
Destination
Purpose
Cancelled/Postponed Local/ International Trips
Committee
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Destination
Reason
APPENDIX A
Name of Committee
Committee Secretary
(CS)
Contact Number
Joint Committee on Ethics and Members' Interest
Registrar: Fazella Mahomed
021 403 2477
Joint Committee on HIV and AIDS
CS: Vuyokazi Majalamba
CS: Marcelle Williams
021 403 3770
083 709 8522
021 403 3799
083 709 8451
Ad Hoc Committee on the General Intelligence Laws Amendment Bill
Committee Coordinator: Ntombe Mbuqe
021 403 2319
083 709 8432
Ad Hoc Committee on Appointment of the Auditor-General
CS: Johnny Ramrock
021 403 3671
083 574 4072
Ad Hoc Committee to Exercise Co-ordinated Oversight on the Legacy of the Native Land Act of 1913
CS: Phumla Nyamza
021 403 3852
083 709 8492
Ad Hoc Committee to consider and report on the recommendations contained in Public Protector Report No. 13 of 2013/2014
CS: Eddy Mathonsi
021 403 3826
083 709 8523
Ad Hoc Committee on filling of vacancies in the Commission for Gender Equality
CS: Neliswa Nobatana
021 403 3840
083 709 8472
Interim Joint Committee on Scrutiny of Delegated Legislation
CS: Hajiera Salie
021 403 8264
079 526 6676
Multi-Party Women's Caucus
CS: King Kunene
021 403 3772
082 335 2839
PC on Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries
CS: Albertina Kakaza
021 403 3765
083 709 8391
PC on Arts and Culture
CS: Ajabulile Mtiya
021 403 8106
083 709 8389
PC on Basic Education
CS: Llewellyn Brown
021 403 3764
083 709 8450
PC on Higher Education and Training
CS: Anele Kabingesi
021 403 3760
083 412 1585
PC on Communications
CS: Thembinkosi Ngoma
CS: Teboho Sepanya
021 403 3733
083 709 8407
021 403 3738
PC on Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs
CS: Shereen Cassiem
021 403 3769
083 709 8533
PC on Correctional Services
CS: Cindy Balie
021 403 3667
083 547 4115
PC on Defence and Military Veterans
CS: Mandy Balie
021 403 3673
078 341 3643
Joint Standing Committee on Defence
CS: Bulelwa Madikane
021 403 2223
083 709 8487
PC on Economic Development
CS: Noluthando Skaka
021 403 3751
083 709 8520
PC on Energy
CS: Arico Kotze
021 403 3662
083 709 8470
Standing Committee on Finance
CS: Allen Wicomb
021 403 3759
083 412 1475
PC on Health
CS: Vuyokazi Majalamba
021 403 3770
083 709 8522
PC on Home Affairs
CS: Eddie Mathonsi
021 403 3826
084 630 1992
PC on Human Settlements
CS: Kholiswa Pasiya
021 403 3725
083 709 8495
PC on International Relations and Co-operation
CS: Lubabalo Sigwela
021 403 3808
083 709 8508
PC on Justice and Constitutional Development
CS: Vhonani Ramaano
CS: Bryan Mantyi
021 403 3820
083 709 8427
021 403 3796
083 709 8428
PC on Labour
CS: Zolani Sakasa
021 403 3735
083 709 8488
PC on Mineral Resources
CS: Ayanda Boss
021 403 3768
083 709 8515
PC on Police
CS: Babalwa Mbengo
021 403 3741
072 327 1993
PC on Public Enterprises
CS: Disang Mocumi
021 403 8115
083 709 8512
PC on Public Service and Administration
CS: Zola Vice
021 403 3755
083 709 8397
PC on Public Works
CS: Akhona Busakwe
021 403 3859
083 709 8390
PC on Rural Development and Land Reform
CS: Phumla Nyamza
021 403 3852
083 709 8492
PC on Science and Technology
CS: Shanaaz Isaacs
021 403 3763
083 709 8536
PC on Social Development
CS: Lindiwe Ntsabo
021 403 8230
083 709 8524
PC on Sport and Recreation
CS: Suné Pauw
021 403 3761
083 707 2185
PC on Tourism
CS: Jerry Boltina
021 403 8270
083 338 3950
PC on Trade and Industry
CS: Andre Hermans
021 403 3776
083 709 8482
PC on Transport
CS: Valerie Carelse
021 403 3272
083 709 8445
PC on Water and Environmental Affairs
CS: Tyhileka Madubela
021 403 3713
083 709 8401
PC on Women, Children, and People with Disabilities
CS: Neliswa Nobatana
021 403 3840
083 709 8472
Standing Committee on Auditor-General
CS: Johnny Ramrock
021 403 3671
083 574 4072/
083 709 8440
Standing Committee on Public Accounts
CS: Ntombi Nkabinde
CS: Peter-Paul Mbele
CS: Ben Kali
021 403 2376
082 922 9636
021 403 8072
083 412 1577
021 403 3774
Standing Committee on Appropriations
CS: Darrin Arends
CS: Zandile Gobhozi
021 403 8105
071 363 2273
021 403 8185
073 724 1097
Committee on Private Members' Legislative Proposals and Special Petitions
CS: Nkanyiso Mkhize
021 403 8086
071 545 5392
Constitutional Review Committee
CS: Pat Jayiya
021 403 3661
083 709 8453
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 Education and Recreation
CS: Mzuyanda Dlanga
021 403 3838
083 709 8531
Select Committee on Economic Development
CS: Grace Dinizulu
021 403 3779
083 709 8393
Select Committee on Finance
CS: Zolani Rento
021 403 8071
083 707 2188
Select Committee on Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs
CS: Moses Manele
021 403 3823
083 709 8534
Select Committee on Land and Environmental Affairs
CS: Asgar Bawa
021 403 3762
083 709 8530
Select Committee on Public Services
CS: Pilate Gwebu
021 403 8257
083 709 8395
Select Committee on Labour and Public Enterprises
CS: Phumelele Sibisi
021 403 3660
083 709 8449
Select Committee on Petitions and Members' Legislative Proposals
CS: Tenda Madima
021 403 3822
083 268 8748
Select Committee on Security and Constitutional Development
CS: Gurshwyn Dixon
021 403 3771
083 709 8513
Select Committee on Social Services
CS: Marcelle Williams
021 403 3799
083 709 8451
Select Committee on Women, Children and Persons with Disabilities
CS: Mahdiyah Solomons
021 403 3844
083 709 8572
Select Committee on Trade and International Relations
CS: Hlupheka Mtileni
021 403 8077
083 709 8448