Daily Schedule for 2023-03-16
[THURSDAY, 16 MARCH 2023] THIRD 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, 16 MARCH 2023
National Assembly Programme Committee, Virtual Meeting Platform, 08:30
Committee for Section 194 Enquiry, (National Assembly), [Hearing Day 57 – Adv. B Mkhwebane to appear before the Committee], Hybrid (Committee Room M46 & Virtual Meeting Platform), 09:00
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
Portfolio Committee on Sport, Arts and Culture, (National Assembly), [Briefing by Department of Sport, Arts and Culture; National Arts Council; Auditor-General of South Africa and the Public Protector on the implementation of the Public Protector remedial actions; Consideration and adoption of draft committee minutes (03, 07 and 10 March 2023)], Virtual Meeting Platform, 09:00
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
Portfolio Committee on Higher Education, Science and Innovation, (National Assembly), [Briefing by the Department of Science and Innovation (DSI) (National Advisory Council on Innovation and Academy of Science of South Africa studies/analysis) around Women in Science; Briefing by the Commission for Gender Equality (CGE) on progress report on Gender Transformation Investigation in TVET colleges 2022; Briefing by the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) on progress with the first South African National Survey on Health, Life Experiences and Family Relations (National GVB&F Study)], Virtual Meeting Platform, 09:00-15:00
Portfolio Committee on Justice and Correctional Services, (National Assembly), [Briefing by the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development on the RICA Certificate of Exemption], Virtual Meeting Platform, 09:30
Constitutional Review Committee, (National Assembly and National Council of Provinces), [Briefing by Accountability Now (AN) on proposal to amend the Constitution to make provision for a separate institution or body that will be sufficiently independent and capable of fighting corruption; Briefing by the Africa Criminal Justice Reform (ACJR) on the amendment of section 179 of the Constitution to make specific provisions regarding the appointment and dismissal of the National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP) and other senior officials of the NPA; Briefing by the Helen Suzman Foundation on proposals to amend section 174 in relation to the appointment of judges and section 178 pertaining to the composition of the Judicial Service Commission (JSC)], Virtual Meeting Platform, 10:00
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
Select Committee on Public Enterprises and Communication, (National Council of Provinces), [Briefing by Sentech on the entity’s financial sustainability and challenges in supporting community radio and broadcasting stations; Consideration and Adoption of Minutes], Virtual Meeting Platform, 10:00-13:00
Portfolio Committee on Basic Education, (National Assembly), [Consideration and Adoption of Draft Minutes and Draft Reports; Budget Review – Department of Basic Education (DBE) (Incl. Sector Plan, Strategic Plan and Annual Performance Plan)], Virtual Meeting Platform, 19:00-21:30
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, 19:00-21:00
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
Portfolio Committee on Human Settlements, (National Assembly), [Briefing by the Office of the Auditor-General South Africa on material irregularity audit insight shared during Budgetary Review Recommendation Report], Virtual Meeting Platform, 09:00-13:00
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; Identify the stakeholders that would like to make an input; 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
Select Committee on Trade and Industry, Economic Development, Small Business Development, Tourism, Employment and Labour, (National Council of Provinces), [Briefing by Advocate Van der Merwe, the Senior Legal Adviser from the Legislative draft unit in Parliament on analysis in respect of the Constitutional Court judgement on Performers’ Protection Amendment Bill [B 24D – 2016] and Copyright Amendment Bill [B 13D – 2017]; The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition is expected to respond to the issues raised during the public hearings], Virtual Meeting Platform, 10:00-17:00
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
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Approved Local Trips
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Portfolio Committee on Transport |
17 – 19 March 2023 |
Free State Province |
Public hearings on Railway Safety Bill [B7 - 2021]. |
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17 March 2023 |
Matjhabeng Local Municipality, Ferdie Meyer Hall, Welkom |
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18 March 2023 |
Mangaung Metro Municipality, Simson Sefuthi Community Hall, Botshabelo |
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19 March 2023 |
Mangaung Metro Municipality, Auditorium Indaba Glass Palace, Bloemfontein |
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Approved Workshops
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Approved International Trips
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Cancelled/Postponed Local/ International Trips
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Committee |
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Destination |
Reason |
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Joint Committee on Ethics and Members’ Interests |
Ms. Coceka Socishe – Office Coordinator |
083 406 4024 |
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Ad-Hoc Joint Committee on Flood Disaster Relief and Recovery |
CS: Nola Matinise |
021 403 3780 |
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Joint Standing Committee on Defence |
CS: Nandipha Maxhegwana |
021 403 3689 |
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Joint Standing Committee on the Financial Management of Parliament |
CS: Cindy Balie |
021 403 3667 |
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Joint Standing Committee on Intelligence |
Committee Coordinator: Alutho Sombexe |
021 403 2793 |
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Committee for Section 194 Enquiry |
CS: Thembinkosi Ngoma |
021 403 3733 |
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Committee on Multi-Party Women’s Caucus |
CS: Mandy Balie |
021 403 3673 |
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Constitutional Review Committee |
CS: Pilate Gwebu |
021 403 8257 |
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Portfolio Committee on Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development |
CS: Albertina Kakaza |
021 403 3765 |
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Portfolio Committee on Basic Education |
CS: Llewellyn Brown |
021 403 3764 |
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Portfolio Committee on Communications and Digital Technologies |
CS: Thembinkosi Ngoma |
021 403 3733 |
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Portfolio Committee on Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs |
CS: Shereen Cassiem |
021 403 3769 |
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Portfolio Committee on Defence and Military Veterans |
CS: Bryan Mantyi |
021 403 3796 |
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Portfolio Committee on Forestry, Fisheries and Environment |
CS: Tyhileka Madubela |
021 403 3713 |
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Portfolio Committee on Employment and Labour |
CS: Zolani Sakasa |
021 403 3735 |
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Portfolio Committee on Health |
CS: Vuyokazi Majalamba |
021 403 3770 |
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Portfolio Committee on Higher Education, Science and Innovation |
CS: Anele Kabingesi |
021 403 3760 |
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Portfolio Committee on Home Affairs |
CS: Eddie Mathonsi |
021 403 3826 |
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Portfolio Committee on Human Settlements |
CS: Kholiswa Pasiya-Mndende |
021 403 3725 |
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Portfolio Committee on Water and Sanitation |
CS: Nosipho Bavuma |
060 550 9892 |
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Portfolio Committee on International Relations and Cooperation |
CS: Lubabalo Sigwela |
021 403 3808 |
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Portfolio Committee on Justice and Correctional Services |
CS: Vhonani Ramaano |
021 403 3820 |
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Portfolio Committee on Mineral Resources and Energy |
CS: Ayanda Boss |
021 403 3768 |
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Portfolio Committee on Police |
CS: Babalwa Mbengo |
021 403 3741 |
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Portfolio Committee on Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities |
CS: Neliswa Nobatana |
021 403 3840 |
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Portfolio Committee on Public Enterprises |
CS: Disang Mocumi |
021 403 8115 |
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Portfolio Committee on Public Service and Administration |
CS: Masixole Zibeko |
021 403 8445 |
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Portfolio Committee on Public Works and Infrastructure |
CS: Nola Matinise |
021 403 3780 |
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Portfolio Committee on Small Business Development |
CS: King Kunene |
021 403 3772 |
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Portfolio Committee on Social Development |
CS: Lindiwe Ntsabo |
021 403 8230 |
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Portfolio Committee on Sport, Arts and Culture |
CS: Ajabulile Mtiya |
021 403 8106 |
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Portfolio Committee on Tourism |
CS: Jerry Boltina |
021 403 8270 |
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Portfolio Committee on Trade, Industry and Competition |
CS: Andre Hermans |
021 403 3776 |
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Portfolio Committee on Transport |
CS: Valerie Carelse |
021 403 3272 |
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Standing Committee on Finance |
CS: Allan Wicomb |
021 403 3759 |
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Standing Committee on Appropriations |
CS: Darrin Arends |
021 403 8105 |
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Standing Committee on Public Accounts |
CS: Ntombi Nkabinde |
021 403 2376 |
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Standing Committee on the Auditor-General |
CS (Stand-in): Mvaba Dumezweni |
060 551 0736 |
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Select Committee on Education and Technology, Sport, Arts and Culture |
CS: Noluthando Skaka |
021 403 3751 |
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Select Committee on Health and Social Services |
CS: Marcelle Williams |
021 403 3799 |
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Select Committee on Transport, Public Service and Administration, Public Works and Infrastructure |
CS: Hlupheka Mtileni |
021 403 8077 |
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Select Committee on Trade and Industry, Economic Development, Small Business Development, Tourism, Employment and Labour |
CS: Grace Dinizulu |
021 403 3779 |
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Select Committee on Finance |
CS: Nkululeko Mangweni |
021 403 3782 |
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Select Committee on Appropriations |
CS: Lubabalo Nodada |
021 403 3669 |
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Select Committee on Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Water and Sanitation and Human Settlements |
CS: Moses Manele |
021 403 3823 |
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Select Committee on Security and Justice |
CS: Gurshwyn Dixon |
021 403 3771 |
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Select Committee on Petitions and Executive Undertakings |
CS: Nkanyiso Mkhize |
021 403 8086 |
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Select Committee on Land Reform, Environment, Mineral Resources and Energy |
CS: Asgar Bawa |
021 403 3762 |
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Select Committee on Public Enterprises and Communication |
CS (Stand-in): Amanda Zindlani |
060 550 9754 |