Daily Schedule for 2023-03-08

[WEDNESDAY, 08 MARCH 2023] THIRD 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.


WEDNESDAY, 8 MARCH 2023

Joint Standing Committee on Intelligence, (National Assembly and National Council of Provinces), [CLOSED MEETING], Room 301, Third Floor, Africa House, 08:00-13:00

Portfolio Committee on Public Service and Administration (Sub-Committee), (National Assembly), [Interviews for filling a vacancy of a Commissioner at the Public Service Commission], Committee Room M514, Fifth Floor, Marks Building, Parliament, 08:30-17:30

Portfolio Committee on Public Works and Infrastructure, (National Assembly), [Briefing by the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI) and Property Management Trading Entity (PMTE) on the Audit Action Plan; Briefing by the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI) and Property Management Trading Entity (PMTE) on the 2023/24 Annual Performance Plans], Virtual Meeting Platform, 09:00-12:00

Standing Committee on Appropriations, (National Assembly), [Comment by the PBO on the 2023 Division of Revenue Bill and 2023 Second Adjustments Appropriation (2022/23 financial year) Bill], Virtual Meeting Platform, 09:00-12:00

Portfolio Committee on Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, (National Assembly), [Engagement on the state of Abaqulusi Local Municipality by: Abaqulusi Local Municipality, Zululand District Municipality, Office of the Auditor-General KZN, Provincial Treasury and COGTA, SALGA and Department of Cooperative Governance], Virtual Meeting Platform, 09:00-13:00

Portfolio Committee on Police, (National Assembly), [Police Recruitment and Training, including selection, alleged corruption, condition of training facilities and capacity of training staff/trainers; Adoption of Committee Report on Petitions; Adoption of the Committee`s 2023 Annual Performance Plan], Virtual Meeting Platform, 09:00-13:00

Portfolio Committee on Social Development, (National Assembly), [Briefing by the Department of Social Development on its action plan on the employment of social workers and the Sector Strategy on the employment of social workers; Adoption of minutes], Virtual Meeting Platform, 09:00-13:00

Portfolio Committee on Higher Education, Science and Innovation, (National Assembly), [Briefing by the Department of Higher Education (DHET), Universities South Africa (USAf) and South African Public Colleges Organization (SAPCO) on the latest developments at universities and TVET colleges], Virtual Meeting Platform, 09:00-13:00

Portfolio Committee on Trade and Industry, (National Assembly), [Briefing by the NCR and the NCT on their first and second quarter financial and non-financial performance for the 2022/23 financial year], Virtual Meeting Platform, 09:00-13:30

Portfolio Committee on Justice and Correctional Services, (National Assembly), [Briefing by the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development on Legal Practice Regulations], Virtual Meeting Platform, 09:30

Portfolio Committee on Small Business Development, (National Assembly), [Briefing by the Department of Small Business Development on the implementation of the Co-operatives Act as amended and Regulations as well as update concerning ongoing discussions with the sector representative towards the creation of an Apex organisation; Consideration and Adoption of minutes], Virtual Meeting Platform, 09:30-13:00

Portfolio Committee on Human Settlements, (National Assembly), [Briefing by the Metropolitan Municipalities on the utilisation of the Urban Settlements Development Grant, informal settlements upgrading and service site, land invasions: Nelson Mandela; Buffalo City; Mangaung; Ethekwini; Consideration and adoption of minutes], Committee Room 1, Upper Ground Floor, 90 Plein Street Building, Parliament, 09:30-13:00

Portfolio Committee on International Relations and Cooperation, (National Assembly), [Adoption of Committee draft Reports and Minutes], Virtual Meeting Platform, 10:00

Portfolio Committee on Employment and Labour, (National Assembly), [Consideration and Adoption of the: Draft Minutes of 1, 15, 22 February; and 1 March 2023; and Draft First Quarterly Report 2022/23 of DEL and entities], Virtual Meeting Platform, 10:00

Portfolio Committee on Defence and Military Veterans, (National Assembly), [Report Briefing by the AGSA Status of records review and feedback on Material Irregularities; Briefing by DMV: Review and implementation of its Audit Action Plans. Consideration and adoption of outstanding Minutes], Virtual Meeting Platform, 10:00-13:00

Standing Committee on Public Accounts, (National Assembly), [The tabling and consideration of the request from Mr M Hadebe, MP to invite the former CEO of Eskom to appear before the Committee with information pertaining to allegations of corruption, collusion, and malfeasance at the power utility; Consideration and adoption of the study tour report to India], Committee Room M314, Third Floor, Marks Building, Parliament, 10:00-13:30

Select Committee on Appropriations, (National Council of Provinces), [Briefing by National Treasury on the following: Division of Revenue Bill [B2 – 2023]; and Second Adjustments Appropriation (2022/23 Financial Year) Bill [B4 – 2023]], Virtual Meeting Platform, 18:00-21:00


THURSDAY, 9 MARCH 2023
Joint Standing Committee on Defence, (National Assembly and National Council of Provinces), [Briefing on the status of SANDF morale as per the DOD morale survey and general matters affecting morale in the Force; Briefing on the impact of biennial Military Skills Development Programme (MSDS) intakes on the SANDF training schedules and the impact on rejuvenation; Briefing to include reference to rejuvenation efforts in the Reserves, especially the status of the University Reserve Training Programme; Consideration of outstanding minutes], Virtual Meeting Platform, 18:00-21:00


FRIDAY, 10 MARCH 2023

Standing Committee on Appropriations, (National Assembly), [Comments by South African Local Government Association and Department of Co-operative Governance on the 2023 Division of Revenue Bill], Virtual Meeting Platform, 09:00-13:00

Portfolio Committee on Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, (National Assembly), [Engagement on the state of Emfuleni Local Municipality by – Emfuleni Local Municipality, Sedibeng District Municipality, Office of the Auditor-General Gauteng, Provincial Treasury and COGTA, SALGA and Department of Cooperative Governance], Virtual Meeting Platform, 09:00-13:00

Portfolio Committee on Higher Education, Science and Innovation, (National Assembly), [Briefing by the Department of Science and Innovation (DSI) and National Intellectual Property Management Office (NIPMO) on Intellectual Property Rights from publicly financed research and dev act (IPR Act) 51 of 2008: NIPMO and DSI - Outcome of NIPMO review and progress on IPR Act amendment process; How DSI and TIA are using IP to transform ownership of the economy including links to DHET via TVET colleges; South Africa’s patent development landscape], Virtual Meeting Platform, 09:00-13:00

Portfolio Committee on Justice and Correctional Services, (National Assembly), [Discussions with the Ministers of Justice and Correctional Services and Public Works and Infrastructure on challenges identified during oversight visits to courts and correctional centres], Virtual Meeting Platform, 09:30

Standing Committee on Auditor-General, (National Assembly), [Briefing by the Auditor-General on the nature of the current 327 MIs reported in its Annual Report. This is in line with requirements of the PAA as amended; Briefing by the Researcher and Secretariat about the proposed study tour; Consideration, adoption of minutes and Consideration of correspondence], Committee Room 1, Upper Ground Floor, 90 Plein Street Building, Parliament, 09:30-13:00


MONDAY, 13 MARCH 2023

Joint Committee on Ethics and Members’ Interests, (National Assembly and National Council of Provinces), [CLOSED MEETING], Committee Room M314, Third Floor, Marks Building, 10:00-13:00


TUESDAY, 14 MARCH 2023

Joint Standing Committee on Intelligence, (National Assembly and National Council of Provinces), [CLOSED MEETING], Room 301, Third Floor, Africa House, 08:00-13:00

Standing Committee on Finance, (National Assembly), [Consideration and adoption of the Committee BRRR], Virtual Meeting Platform, 09:00-12:00

Standing Committee on Appropriations, (National Assembly), [Public Hearings on the 2023 Division of Revenue Bill], Virtual Meeting Platform, 09:00-12:00

Standing Committee on Appropriations, (National Assembly), [Public Hearings on the 2023 Second Adjustments Appropriation (2022/23 financial year) Bill], Virtual Meeting Platform, 14:00-17:00

Portfolio Committee on Mineral Resources and Energy, (National Assembly), [Update by the Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy and the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy on: the merger of the PetroSA, iGas and SFF; on shale gas developments; Update by Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) and the Central Energy Fund (CEF) on the solar water heater programme storage; Update by the Central Energy Fund (CEF) and the Strategic Fuel Fund (SFF) on the Milnerton & Saldanha Bay fuel storage facilities], Virtual Meeting Platform, 09:00-12:30

Portfolio Committee on Communications and Digital Technologies, (National Assembly), [Briefing by the Department on: (i) mitigating factors to counter financial losses at the SABC; (ii) strategies to support local content development; (iii) progress update on filling of vacancies in the Portfolio; and (iv) action plan to address irregularities at the Department and its Entities; Briefing by GCIS on: (i) Operations of the MAC Charter; (ii) audit of government 30% Adspend; and (iii) on progress made to resolve governance challenges at MDDA; Adoption of minutes], Virtual Meeting Platform, 10:00-13:00

Portfolio Committee on Home Affairs, (National Assembly), [Briefing by the Department of Home Affairs on plans to address backlogs in Immigration (permitting section) and Civic services; Update on the progress made in addressing backlogs in the refugees, especially on appeals], Virtual Meeting Platform, 09:00-13:00

Portfolio Committee on Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, (National Assembly), [Engagement on the state of Kgetlengrivier Local Municipality by: Kgetlengrivier Local Municipality, Bojanala Platinum District Municipality, Office of the Auditor-General North West, Provincial Treasury and Coghsta, SALGA and Department of Cooperative Governance], Virtual Meeting Platform, 09:00-13:00

Portfolio Committee on Transport, (National Assembly), [Meeting with the Maritime Directorate of the Department of Transport on progress to date, key achievements and challenges on reaching the goals set for Operation Phakisa; Briefing by the Department of Transport on its 2022/23 3rd Term expenditure; Consideration and adoption of minutes of proceedings], Committee Room M514, Fifth Floor, Marks Building, Parliament, 09:00-13:00

Portfolio Committee on Trade and Industry, (National Assembly), [Briefing by the Minister on South Africa’s trade negotiations and trade relations; Briefing by the DTIC on its 3rd quarter financial and non-financial performance for the 2022/23 financial year; Formal consideration of the oversight report of Limpopo], Virtual Meeting Platform, 09:00-13:30

Portfolio Committee on Basic Education, (National Assembly), [Consideration and Adoption of outstanding draft minutes and draft reports; Budget Review – Department of Basic Education (DBE) (Incl. Sector Plan, Strategic Plan and Annual Performance Plan)], Virtual Meeting Platform, 09:30-12:30

Portfolio Committee on Forestry, Fisheries and Environment, (National Assembly), [Briefing by the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and Environment on the Forestry Master Plan; Briefing by Forest South Africa on the implementation of the Forest Plan, including beneficiation or support to smaller growers and processors; Briefing by the Forestry Charter Council on the progress regarding on transformation of the forestry value chain], Virtual Meeting Platform, 09:30-13:30

Select Committee on Land Reform, Environment, Mineral Resources and Energy, (National Council of Provinces), [Briefing by the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment on the National Veld and Forest Fire Amendment Bill [B24B – 2021]], Virtual Meeting Platform, 10:00-13:00

Select Committee on Trade and Industry, Economic Development, Small Business Development, Tourism, Employment and Labour, (National Council of Provinces), [Public hearings on Performers Protection Amendment Bill [B 24D – 2016] and Copyright Amendment Bill [B 13D – 2017], Virtual Meeting Platform, 10:00-17:00


WEDNESDAY, 15 MARCH 2023

Joint Standing Committee on Intelligence, (National Assembly and National Council of Provinces), [CLOSED MEETING], Room 301, Third Floor, Africa House, 08:00-13:00

Standing Committee on Finance, (National Assembly), [Briefing by National Treasury on the Municipal Fiscal Powers and Functions Amendment Bill [B21 – 2022]], Virtual Meeting Platform, 09:00-12:00

Portfolio Committee on Public Works and Infrastructure, (National Assembly), [Briefing by the Independent Development Trust (IDT) and Agrement SA on the 2023/24 Annual Performance Plans], Virtual Meeting Platform, 09:00-12:00

Portfolio Committee on Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, (National Assembly), [Engagement on the state of Renosterberg Local Municipality by: Renosterberg Local Municipality, Pixle-KaSeme District Municipality, Office of the Auditor-General Northern Cape, Provincial Treasury and Coghsta, SALGA and Department of Cooperative Governance], Virtual Meeting Platform, 09:00-13:00

Portfolio Committee on Police, (National Assembly), [Briefing by Civilian Secretary for Police Service on the integrated crime prevention strategy], Virtual Meeting Platform, 09:00-13:00

Portfolio Committee on Trade and Industry, (National Assembly), [Briefing by the NLC on its second and third quarter financial and non-financial performance for the 2022/23 financial year; Consideration of Committee’s 2nd Quarter Programme for 2023; Consideration of Minutes], Virtual Meeting Platform, 09:00-13:30

Portfolio Committee on Human Settlements, (National Assembly), [Briefing by the Department of Human Settlements on the Second and Third Quarter Report (July to September and Oct to Dec 2022)], Virtual Meeting Platform, 09:00-13:30

Portfolio Committee on Small Business Development, (National Assembly), [Presentation by the Department of Small Business Development – Consolidated submission to the Red Tape Unit (Presidency) Consideration and adoption of minutes], Virtual Meeting Platform, 09:30-13:00

Select Committee on Appropriations, (National Council of Provinces), [Briefing by Financial and Fiscal Commission & PBO on the 2023 Division of Revenue Bill], Virtual Meeting Platform, 10:00-13:00


THURSDAY, 16 MARCH 2023

Joint Standing Committee on Defence, (National Assembly and National Council of Provinces), [Briefing by the DOD on funding for domestic defence Research and Development; Briefing by Denel on their ability to support the SANDF following the Medium-term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) allocation; Consideration of outstanding minutes], Virtual Meeting Platform, 18:00-21:00
 

FRIDAY, 17 MARCH 2023

Joint Standing Committee on Financial Management of Parliament, (National Assembly and National Council of Provinces), [Consideration of the Committee’s 2023/24 Annual Plan; Consideration and adoption of committee minutes and reports: 10 March 2023; Report of the JSCFMP on Parliament’s performance in the Third Quarter of 2022/23], Virtual Meeting Platform, 08:30-13:00

Standing Committee on Appropriations, (National Assembly), [Consideration and Adoption of Committee’s draft report on the 2023 Division of Revenue Bill and 2023 Second Adjustments Appropriation (2022/23 financial year) Bill], Virtual Meeting Platform, 09:00-12:00

Standing Committee on Auditor-General, (National Assembly), [Briefing by Auditor-General on the review of the dispute resolution process (presentation of the information submitted in writing); Briefing by Auditor-General on progress made in the implementation of audit action plan to deal with identified issues during auditing], Virtual Meeting Platform, 09:00-13:00


WEDNESDAY, 22 MARCH 2023

Standing Committee on Finance, (National Assembly), [Public hearings on the Financial Matters Amendment Bill [B20 – 2022] and the Municipal Fiscal Powers and Functions Amendment Bill [B21 – 2022]], Virtual Meeting Platform, 09:00-14:00

Portfolio Committee on Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, (National Assembly), [Engagement on the state of Lepelle-Nkumpi Local Municipality by: Lepelle-Nkumpi Local Municipality, Capricorn District Municipality, Office of the Auditor-General Limpopo, Provincial Treasury and Coghsta, SALGA and Department of Cooperative Governance], Virtual Meeting Platform, 09:00-13:00

Portfolio Committee on Police, (National Assembly), [Adoption of Committee Report: Consideration of Parliament`s Implementation Plan of State Capture Recommendations; Implementation of the Rural Safety Strategy, including successes, challenges, capacitation of rural police stations and crimes predominantly affecting rural areas], Virtual Meeting Platform, 09:00-13:00

Select Committee on Transport, Public Service and Administration, Public Works and Infrastructure, (National Council of Provinces), [Briefing by the Department of Transport on the National Road Traffic Amendment Bill [B7B – 2020] (s76); Briefing by the Department of Transport on the National Land Transport Amendment Bill [B 7F -2016] (sec 76)], Virtual Meeting Platform, 09:00-13:00

Portfolio Committee on Human Settlements, (National Assembly), [Briefing on the progress report by the Housing Development Agency and PPRA on the implementation of the AGSA recommendations; Progress report on the implementation FLISP Programme], Virtual Meeting Platform, 09:00-13:30

Portfolio Committee on Public Works and Infrastructure, (National Assembly), [Briefing by the Construction Industry Development Board (cidb) and Council for the Built Environment (CBE) on the 2023/24 Annual Performance Plans], Virtual Meeting Platform, 09:00-12:00

Portfolio Committee on Small Business Development, (National Assembly), [Briefing on 2022/23 Quarter Three Performance Reports by the Department of Small Business Development; Small Enterprise Finance Agency (sefa) and Small Enterprise Development Agency (Seda); Consideration and Adoption of minutes], Virtual Meeting Platform, 09:30-13:00

Select Committee on Appropriations, (National Council of Provinces), [Consultation with South African Local Government Association and public hearing on the 2023 Division of Revenue Bill], Virtual Meeting Platform, 10:00-13:00


THURSDAY, 23 MARCH 2023

Joint Standing Committee on Defence, (National Assembly and National Council of Provinces), [NCACC Fourth Quarter Report and DCAC update on progress with the IT systems testing and engagement with the Defence Industry; Consideration and adoption of JSCD 2022 Annual Report; Briefing on the JSCD-PCDMV Study Tour (brief overview; detailed briefing can be provided in-country); Consideration of Second Term Programme; Consideration of outstanding minutes], Virtual Meeting Platform, 18:00-21:00


FRIDAY, 24 MARCH 2023

Joint Standing Committee on Financial Management of Parliament, (National Assembly and National Council of Provinces), [Briefings by Parliament, the National Treasury and the Parliamentary Medical Aid Scheme Board on: progress made as far as developing a budget process for Parliament, and ensuring that its budget is adequate to allow it to perform its oversight and accountability functions; and progress made as far as resolving challenges related to Parliament’s obligations in respect of the Parmed Medical Aid Scheme; Consideration and adoption: JSCFMP minutes: 17 March 2023; JSCFMP Second Term Programme], Virtual Meeting Platform, 08:00-13:00

Standing Committee on Auditor-General, (National Assembly) [Consideration and adoption of minutes; Consideration of the Committee’s report on the Auditor-General of South Africa’s 2024/25 draft strategic plan], Virtual Meeting Platform, 09:30-13:00

Portfolio Committee on Forestry, Fisheries and Environment, (National Assembly), [Briefing on the State of Environment Report, DFFE, Other key stakeholders; Briefing on the State of Fisheries Report, DFFE, Other key stakeholders; Oral submissions on Climate Change Bill [B9-2022]], Virtual Meeting Platform, 09:30-16:00
 

TUESDAY, 28 MARCH 2023

Portfolio Committee on Home Affairs, (National Assembly), [Briefing by the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) and the Government Printing Works (GPW) on the Annual Performance Plans (APPs) for the 2023-2024 financial year], Committee Room S12A, Ground Floor, NCOP Building, Parliament, 09:00-13:00

Portfolio Committee on Basic Education, (National Assembly), [Consideration and Adoption of outstanding draft minutes and draft report; Budget Review: Council for Quality Assurance in General and Further Education and Training (Umalusi); South African Council for Educators (SACE); Updated Status Report on Preparations for Provincial Public Participation Hearings on the BELA Bill (Gauteng Province)], Virtual Meeting Platform, 09:30-12:30

Portfolio Committee on Forestry, Fisheries and Environment, (National Assembly), [Briefing by the Department on the Ocean Master Plan; Briefing by the Department on the “Working For” Programmes: Working for Forest; Fisheries; Fire; Land; Waste; and Water], Virtual Meeting Platform, 09:30-13:30


WEDNESDAY, 29 MARCH 2023

Portfolio Committee on Public Works and Infrastructure, (National Assembly), [Consideration of the report from the Auditor-General on the Material irregularities in National, Provincial and Local Government: Tabled: 09 September 2022 (ATC: No 135/2022), Referred: 13 September 2022 (ATC No. 137/2022); Consideration and adoption of the 2023/24 Budget Vote Report; Consideration and adoption of minutes of previous meetings], Virtual Meeting Platform, 09:00-12:00

Meeting Cancellations
 

Approved Local Trips
 

Approved Workshops
 

Approved International Trips
 

Cancelled/Postponed Local/ International Trips