Daily Schedule for 2024-08-15
[THURSDAY, 15 AUGUST 2024] FIRST SESSION, SEVENTH 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.
TUESDAY, 20 AUGUST 2024
Standing Committee on Public Accounts, (National Assembly), [The induction of members: The mandate of SCOPA, the method of work, a presentation on the SCOPA Legacy Report (2019-2024), and a discussion on the focus areas for the remainder of the year and the proposed SCOPA programme], Committee Room M46, Ground Floor, Marks Building, Parliament, 09:00
Portfolio Committee on Science, Technology and Innovation, (National Assembly), [Committee Induction, Orientation briefings on the programmes, plans, finances and challenges of the Department of Science, Technology, and Innovation (DSTI), National Advisory Council on Innovation (NACI), and the National Research Foundation (NRF)], Committee Room M515, Fifth Floor, Marks Building, Parliament, 09:00-16:00
Portfolio Committee on Sport, Arts and Culture, (National Assembly), [Consideration and adoption of the 2nd Term Committee Programme; Revival of the Committee Report on the filling of vacancies at PanSALB; Committee Induction session by DSAC – Overview of the work of entities, budgets, how the DSAC conducts oversight on entities and federations, policies and implementation of White Paper; Orientation Workshop by Auditor-General South Africa (AGSA)], Venue to be confirmed, 09:00-16:00
Portfolio Committee on Higher Education and Training, (National Assembly), [Strategic Orientation Session with the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET)], Venue to be confirmed, 09:00-17:00
Portfolio Committee on Correctional Services, (National Assembly), [Briefing by Judicial Inspectorate for Correctional Services: General overview of (JICS) including challenges and successes. Plans to address identified challenges. Status of the JICS Bill; Briefing by the Auditor-General South Africa: General overview AGSA Mandate; Culture shift strategy and the Accountability Ecosystem; Previous audit outcomes; Material Irregularities and Previous recommendations and Commitments; Briefing by the Department of Correctional Services: General overview of Department including challenges and successes. Plans to address identified challenges], Committee Room 1, Ground Floor, 120 Plein Street Building, Parliament, 09:30-15:00
WEDNESDAY, 21 AUGUST 2024
Standing Committee on Public Accounts, (National Assembly), [The induction of members: The mandate of the Auditor General of South Africa (AGSA). How does it execute its work, and what is the audit process? How does the AGSA work in relation to Parliament. The impact of the Auditor-General's enhanced powers, which came about as a result of the amendment of the Public Audit Act, on public sector accountability, with particular reference to the material irregularities (MI) process], Good Hope Chamber, Ground Floor, Good Hope Building, Parliament, 09:00
Portfolio Committee on Higher Education and Training, (National Assembly), [Briefing by NSFAS on: Administrator’s progress report in relation to the work done towards the realization of the terms of reference of his appointment; Update on the implementation of the Werkmans Report recommendations; Update on funding of students at universities and TVET colleges for the 2024 academic year and progress in resolving student appeals; Filling of vacant posts], Venue to be confirmed, 09:00-13:00
Portfolio Committee on Land Reform and Rural Development, (National Assembly), [Opportunity to introduce MPs to all the entities and key programmes (budgets, expenditure trends, achievements and challenges) DALRRD (ALHA and DRTA), OVG, RLCC, ITB Key policies and legislation (implementation challenges and possible amendments as well as legislative programme)], Committee Room M514, Fifth Floor, Marks Building, Parliament, 09:30-14:00
FRIDAY, 23 AUGUST 2024
Portfolio Committee on Higher Education and Training, (National Assembly), [Briefing by the Services SETA (SSETA) on progress made in the implementation of the Audit Action Plan (AAP) to rectify the audit findings of the 2022/23 financial year; Briefing by the Construction Education and Training Authority (CETA) on allegations of corruption and governance irregularities in the entity and related matters], Venue to be confirmed, 09:00-13:00
Portfolio Committee on Science, Technology and Innovation, (National Assembly), [Orientation briefings on the programmes, plans, finances and challenges Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) and the Technology Innovation Agency (TIA)], Committee Room M46, Ground Floor, Marks Building, Parliament, 09:00-13:00
Portfolio Committee on Sport, Arts and Culture, (National Assembly), [Briefing by the South African Cultural Observatory (SACO) on the economic impact of DSAC’s programmes and future plans for research relating to sport; Briefing by the Eminent Persons Group (EPG) on the Transformation Charter, Scorecards and latest progress report; Consideration and adoption of Committee minutes], Committee Room M514, Fifth Floor, Marks Building, Parliament, 09:00-15:00
TUESDAY, 27 AUGUST 2024
Portfolio Committee on Basic Education, (National Assembly), [Consideration and Adoption of Draft Minutes and Draft Reports; Briefing/Presentation on Investment in Early Childhood Development (ECD) in respect of Funding Shift, Curriculum, Teacher/Care Giver Development, Resource Allocation and Registration], Committee Room M514, Fifth Floor, Marks Building, Parliament, 09:30-12:30
WEDNESDAY, 28 AUGUST 2024
Portfolio Committee on Land Reform and Rural Development, (National Assembly), [Auditor-General: Audit Outcomes for land reform and rural development – ITB; Discussion about the audit outcomes – trends in compliance and key areas of focus; DPME - 30-year review on Land Reform and Rural Development and implementation of NDP], Committee Room M514, Fifth Floor, Marks Building, Parliament, 09:30-14:00
TUESDAY, 3 SEPTEMBER 2024
Portfolio Committee on Basic Education, (National Assembly), [Consideration and Adoption of Draft Minutes and Draft Reports; Briefing/Presentation on Promoting Inclusive Education in respect of Progress in Support of Learners with Special Education Needs (LSEN), Digital Resources and Learning Resources for Special Schools], Committee Room M514, Fifth Floor, Marks Building, Parliament, 09:30-12:30
WEDNESDAY, 4 SEPTEMBER 2024
Select Committee on Public Infrastructure and Minister in Presidency, (National Council of Provinces), [Department of Public Works and Infrastructure Introductory Session: Mandate and Key Strategic Priorities of the Public Entities reporting to the Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure; Department assessment of the performance of Public Entities reporting to it, including key findings, recommendations and if applicable any intervention measures put in place; Property Management Trading Entity (MPTE): Debtor Analysis; Key targets / milestones in the implementation of the Optimisation Strategy], Committee Room M515, Fifth Floor, Marks Building, Parliament, 10:00-13:00
TUESDAY, 10 SEPTEMBER 2024
Portfolio Committee on Basic Education, (National Assembly), [Consideration and Adoption of Draft Minutes and Draft Reports; Briefing/Presentation on Gender Equality in Education Monitoring Framework (GEMF) in respect of Progress in ending school related gender-based violence, Gender equality in primary and secondary schools, Promoting gender-sensitive classroom environments, Sanitary Towels Distribution Programmes and Graduates Alive Campaign], Committee Room S35, First Floor, NCOP Building, Parliament, 09:30-12:30
WEDNESDAY, 11 SEPTEMBER 2024
Select Committee on Public Infrastructure and Minister in Presidency, (National Council of Provinces), [Department of Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Introductory Session: Department Mandate and Programmes; Department Key Strategic Priorities and performance therein; Presentation on Legacy Matters Emanating from the 6th Administration], Committee Room M515, Fifth Floor, Marks Building, Parliament, 09:30-13:00
TUESDAY, 17 SEPTEMBER 2024
Portfolio Committee on Basic Education, (National Assembly), [Consideration and Adoption of Draft Minutes and Draft Reports; Briefing by the Department of Basic Education on the 1st Quarterly Performance Report of the Department of Basic Education in Meetings its Strategic Objectives 2024/25 and Preliminary Report on National Senior Certificate Examinations 2024 Readiness], Committee Room M514, Fifth Floor, Marks Building, Parliament, 09:30-12:30
Meeting Cancellations
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Approved Local Trips
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Approved Workshops
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Portfolio Committee on Employment and Labour |
Tuesday, 20 August – Wednesday, 21 August 2024 |
Committee Room 2, Upper Ground Floor, 90 Plein Street Building, Parliament |
Day 1: Orientation Workshop: |
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Portfolio Committee on Basic Education |
Tuesday, 20 August 2024 |
Committee Room M514, Fifth Floor, Marks Building, Parliament |
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Wednesday, 21 August 2024 |
Committee Room S26, First Floor, NCOP Building, Parliament |
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Friday, 23 August 2024 |
Committee Room S12A, Ground Floor, NCOP Building, Parliament |
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Portfolio Committee on Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities |
Tuesday, 20 August 2024 |
Venue to be confirmed |
Induction workshop of the newly established Portfolio Committee on Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities to gain insight into the mandate and role of the Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Commission for Gender Equality (CGE) and National Youth Development Agency (NYDA). |
Approved International Trips
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Cancelled/Postponed Local/ International Trips
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Joint Committee on Ethics and Members’ Interests |
Ms Junilla Du Pokoy – Executive Secretary: Joint Committee on Ethics and Members’ Interests |
083 406 5510 |
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Joint Standing Committee on Intelligence |
Committee Coordinator: Alutho Sombexe |
021 403 2793 |
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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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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 |
CS: Albertina Kakaza |
021 403 3765 |
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CS: Llewellyn Brown |
021 403 3764 |
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Portfolio Committee on Communications and Digital Technologies |
CS: Hajiera Salie |
021 403 8264 |
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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 Correctional Services |
CS: Siyabamkela Mthonjeni |
021 403 3734 |
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Portfolio Committee on Defence and Military Veterans |
CS: Bryan Mantyi |
021 403 3796 |
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Portfolio Committee on Employment and Labour |
CS: Zolani Sakasa |
021 403 3735 |
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Portfolio Committee on Electricity and Energy |
CS: Arico Kotze |
021 403 3662 |
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CS: Tyhileka Madubela |
021 403 3713 |
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Portfolio Committee on Health |
CS: Vuyokazi Majalamba |
021 403 3770 |
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Portfolio Committee on Higher Education and Training |
CS: Anele Kabingesi |
021 403 3760 |
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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 International Relations and Cooperation |
CS: Lubabalo Sigwela |
021 403 3808 |
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Portfolio Committee on Justice and Constitutional Development |
CS: Vhonani Ramaano |
021 403 3820 |
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Portfolio Committee on Land and Rural Development |
CS: Phumla Nyamza |
021 403 3852 |
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Portfolio Committee on Mineral and Petroleum Resources |
CS: Ayanda Boss |
021 403 3768 |
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CS: (Stand-in) Nomaxhosa Mooi |
060 551 0377 |
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Portfolio Committee on Police |
CS: Babalwa Mbengo |
021 403 3741 |
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Portfolio Committee on Public Service and Administration |
CS: Masixole Zibeko |
021 403 8445 |
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CS: Nola Matinise |
021 403 3780 |
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Portfolio Committee on Science, Technology and Innovation |
CS: Shanaaz Isaacs |
021 403 3763 |
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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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CS: Ajabulile Mtiya |
021 403 8106 |
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CS: Disang Mocumi |
021 403 8115 |
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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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Portfolio Committee on Water and Sanitation |
CS: Nosipho Bavuma |
060 550 9892 |
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Portfolio Committee on Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities |
CS: Neliswa Nobatana |
021 403 3840 |
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CS: Darrin Arends |
021 403 8105 |
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Standing Committee on the Auditor-General |
CS (Stand-in): Mvaba Dumezweni |
060 551 0736 |
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Standing Committee on Finance |
CS: Allan Wicomb |
021 403 3759 |
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Standing Committee on Public Accounts |
CS: Ntombi Nkabinde |
021 403 2376 |
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Select Committee on Agriculture, Land Reform and Mineral Resources |
CS: Asgar Bawa |
021 403 3762 |
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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, and Public Administration |
CS: Moses Manele |
021 403 3823 |
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Select Committee on Economic Development and Trade |
CS: Grace Dinizulu |
021 403 3779 |
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Select Committee on Education, Sciences and Creative Industries |
CS: Noluthando Skaka |
021 403 3751 |
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Select Committee on Finance |
CS: Nkululeko Mangweni |
021 403 3782 |
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Select Committee on Public Petitions and Executive Undertakings |
CS: Nkanyiso Mkhize |
021 403 8086 |
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Select Committee on Public Infrastructure and Minister in Presidency |
CS: Hlupheka Mtileni |
021 403 8077 |
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Select Committee on Security and Justice |
CS: Gurshwyn Dixon |
021 403 3771 |
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CS: Marcelle Williams |
021 403 3799 |