Daily Schedule for 2025-01-27

[FRIDAY, 24 JANUARY 2025] SECOND 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, 28 JANUARY 2025

PC on Agriculture, (National Assembly), [Briefing by the external expert on the food safety implications of the contamination of food products from spaza shops by an agricultural pesticide that resulted in several deaths in two provinces]. Virtual Platform, 09:00 – 10:30.

Portfolio Committee on Trade and Industry, (National Assembly), [Engagement with the Minister regarding allegations of governance failures at the SABS and related matters, and any plans to mitigate against this] Virtual Meeting Platform, 10:00-13:00.

WEDNESDAY, 29 JANUARY 2025

Portfolio Committee on Land Reform and Rural Development, (National Assembly), [The Portfolio Committee will discuss the recent developments at Ingonyama Trust Board, the postponement of the oversight visit and future oversight activities on the ITB], Virtual meeting platform, 09:30 – 13:00

Portfolio Committee on Defence and Military Veterans (National Assembly), [Consideration of the PCDMV first term programme, Update by the SA Military Health Service (SAMHS) on the status of SAMHS pharmacies and reports of pharmacies that were set for closure, Consideration of outstanding minutes]. S12A, NCOP Building, 10:00-13:00

Portfolio Committee on Social Development (National Assembly; [Briefing by the Department of Social Development on the progress made on the drafting of the Children’s Amendment Bill; Consideration and adoption of the draft 4^th term committee programme; Adoption of outstanding minutes and reports] Virtual Meeting Platform: 09:00 – 13:00.

Portfolio Committee on Trade and Industry, (National Assembly), [Briefing by the NCC on its amended/revised APP and 2^nd quarter financial and non-financial performance for the 2024/25 financial year, Briefing by the DTIC and the NCC on its response to the national disaster of classified foodborne illnesses], S35, 1^st floor, NCOP, 09:30-13:00

Portfolio Committee on Public Works and Infrastructure, (National Assembly), [Briefing by the DPWI and IDT on: Plans to ensure financial viability of the IDT through recouping fees owed from client departments among others plans to sustain the entity through project rollout and details of provinces and municipal sites where IDT projects are situated Consideration and adoption of minutes] Physical WS3/116, 3^rd floor, 90 Plein Street, 09:30-12:30.

THURSDAY, 30 JANUARY 2025

Portfolio Committee on Human Settlements, (National Assembly), [Consideration and adoption of First Term Programme 30 January to 4 April 2025, Consideration and adoption of outstanding minutes and reports], M515, Marks Building, 09:30-13:00

FRIDAY, 31 JANUARY 2025

Portfolio Committee on Electricity and Energy, (National Assembly), [Briefing by Eskom on their 2023/2024 Financial Year Annual Report. Venue Virtual platform], 09:30-13:00

Portfolio Committee on Human Settlements (National Assembly), [Briefing by the Minister of Human Settlements on the following: Constitutional Court Judgment on the City of Cape’s implementation of the national housing program: emergency accommodation, Human Rights Commission report on poor workmanship by the Northwest Department of Human Settlements and non-payment of contractors by North-West Provincial Department of Human Settlements], M515, 5^th floor, Marks Building, 09:30-13:00.

TUESDAY, 04 FEBRUARY 2025

Portfolio Committee on Trade and Industry, (National Assembly), [Meeting with the Standing Committee on Finance to engage the banking sector on competition, the provision of credit for productive activities, and transformation], Good Hope Chamber, 10:00-17:00, Joint meeting with SC on Finance.

Portfolio Committee on Correctional Services, (National Assembly), [Briefing by the Department of Correctional Services on infrastructure projects including progress on the Memorandum of Understanding on Infrastructure Projects with the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure, Progress on Baviaansport and Modderbee Correctional Centre Kitchen Projects, Briefing by the Department of Correctional Services on the incarceration of foreign nationals in their facilities and the number of bed spaces available in correctional centres], S26, 1^st floor, NCOP, 10:00 – 13:00.

WEDNESDAY, 05 FEBRUARY 2025

Portfolio Committee on Trade and Industry, (National Assembly), [Briefing by the SABS on its amended/revised APP and 2^nd quarter financial and non-financial performance for the 2024/25 financial year] [Status report on SABS response to the Cyber-attack on its IT system], M515, 5^th floor, Marks Building, 09:30-13:00

Portfolio Committee on Public Works and Infrastructure, (National Assembly), [Briefing by the DPWI, DPSA and National Treasury on the business model of a properly operationalized PMTE that has the legal and administrative tools to reclaim debt owed and trade the value of the government’s property portfolio, Consideration and adoption of minutes], M201, 2^nd floor, Marks building, 09:30-12:30.

TUESDAY, 11 FEBRUARY 2025

Portfolio Committee on Public Works and Infrastructure, (National Assembly), [Joint meeting with the PC on Basic Education on the petition referred on 29 November 2024, from the school governing body of Leruntse Lesedi High School, North-West province, calling on the Assembly to investigate the dilapidated infrastructure at their school. (Mr N P Pharamela)], Good Hope Chamber, 09:30 – 12:30.

WEDNESDAY, 12 FEBRUARY 2025

Portfolio Committee on Defence and Military Veterans (National Assembly), [Briefing by the DMV on its 2024/25 Quarter 3 expenditure and performance report, Update by the Minister of Defence and Military Veterans on the status of the DMV Verification Panel, Update by the Minister of Defence and Military Veterans on the status of the South African National Military Veterans Association (SANVMA) and planned Conference, Consideration of outstanding minutes]. Committee Room 1, Upper Ground, 90 Plein Building, 10:00-13:00

Portfolio Committee on Public Works and Infrastructure, (National Assembly), [Briefing by the DPWI, Parliament and DBSA on the restoration of the National Assembly and Old Assembly project, Consideration and adoption of minutes], M201, 2^nd floor, Marks building 09:30 – 12:30.

WEDNESDAY, 19 FEBRUARY 2025

Portfolio Committee on Defence and Military Veterans (National Assembly), [Briefing by the DOD on 2024/25 Quarter 3 expenditure and performance report, Briefing by the Chief of the SANDF on the administration of consequence management in the Force and slow progress of Boards of Inquiry related to Irregular, Fruitless and Wasteful Expenditure, Consideration of outstanding minutes. Parliament], M201, 2^nd floor, Marks Building, 10:00-13:00

Portfolio Committee on Public Works and Infrastructure, (National Assembly), [Briefing by the DPWI on progress regarding outstanding legislation (Public Works Bill, Infrastructure Development Bill, CBE Bill and CIDB Bill, Consideration and adoption of minute], Committee room 5, 5^th floor, 90 Plein Street, 09:30 – 12:30.

WEDNESDAY, 26 FEBRUARY 2025

Portfolio Committee on Public Works and Infrastructure, (National Assembly), [Committee Strategic Planning Session (2024 – 2029)], Good Hope Chambers, 09:30 – 12:30.

THURSDAY, 27 FEBRUARY 2025

Portfolio Committee on Public Works and Infrastructure, (National Assembly), [Committee Strategic Planning Session (2024 – 2029)], M46, Upper ground, Marks building, 09:30 – 12:30.

FRIDAY, 28 FEBRUARY 2025

Portfolio Committee on Public Works and Infrastructure, (National Assembly), [Committee Strategic Planning Session (2024 – 2029)], Good Hope Chamber, 09:30 – 12:30.

WEDNESDAY, 05 MARCH 2025

Portfolio Committee on Defence and Military Veterans (National Assembly), [Joint briefing by the National Treasury and the DOD on its engagements to develop a new Human Resources strategy to ensure force rejuvenation in accordance with the 6th Parliaments PCDMV recommendation, Update on plans by the DOD to establish Memoranda of Understanding with other government departments to assist with exiting SANDF members to aid the new Human Resources strategy, Consideration of outstanding minutes], Committee Room 1 Upper Ground, 90 Plein Building, 10:00-13:00

Portfolio Committee on Public Works and Infrastructure, (National Assembly), [Briefing by the DPWI & PMTE on the 2024/25 3rd quarter performance. Consideration, and adoption of minutes.], Committee room 4, 4^th floor, 90 Plein Street, 09:30 – 12:30.

WEDNESDAY, 12 MARCH 2025

Portfolio Committee on Defence and Military Veterans (National Assembly), [Background briefing by the Office of the AGSA on Irregular Expenditure related to Project Thusano, Briefing by the Chief of the SANDF and Chief Financial Officer of the DOD on the new contract signed under Project Thusano with effect from January 2025, what it entails, how it differs from the previous contract and how it addresses previous AGSA findings, Consideration of outstanding minutes], M515, 5^th floor, Marks Building, 10:00-13:00

Portfolio Committee on Public Works and Infrastructure, (National Assembly), [Briefing by the Department of Public Works & Infrastructure (DPWI) and Property Management Trading Entity (PMTE) on the Audit Action Plan, Briefing by the Department of Public Works & Infrastructure (DPWI) and Property Management Trading Entity (PMTE) on the 2025/26 Annual Performance Plans, Consideration and adoption of minutes], Committee room 4, 4^th floor, 90 Plein Street Building, 09:30 – 12:30.

WEDNESDAY, 19 MARCH 2025

Portfolio Committee on Defence and Military Veterans (National Assembly), [Briefing by the Military Veterans Appeal Board on its functions, impact and challenges, Consideration of outstanding minutes], M314, 3^rd floor, Marks Building, 10:00-13:00

Portfolio Committee on Public Works and Infrastructure, (National Assembly), [Briefing by the Public Works Entities on the 2025/26 Annual Performance, Plans: Independent, Development Trust (IDT), Agreement SA, Construction Industry, Development Board (cidb), Council for the Built Environment (CBE), Consideration and adoption of minutes], Committee room 4, 4^th floor, 90 Plein Street, 09:30 – 12:30.

WEDNESDAY, 26 MARCH 2025

Portfolio Committee on Public Works and Infrastructure, (National Assembly), [Consideration and adoption of the 2025/26 Budget Vote Report, Consideration and adoption of the 2024/25 3^rd Quarter Report, Consideration and adoption of the Committee Strategic Plan (2024 – 2029), Consideration and adoption of minutes.], Committee room 2, Upper ground, 90 Plein Street, 09:30 – 12:30.

WEDNESDAY, 02 APRIL 2025

Portfolio Committee on Defence and Military Veterans (National Assembly), [ Introductory briefing by Denel on its various divisions and challenges faced, Update on the status of outstanding Denel Annual Reports, Consideration of outstanding minutes], S35, 1^st floor, NCOP Building, 10:00-13:00

Meeting Cancellations

Committee	Date	Agenda	Reason

Approved Local Trips

Committee	Date	Destination	Purpose

Approved Workshops

Committee		Date	Destination			Purpose

	Approved International Trips
Committee		Date	Destination	Purpose

	Cancelled/Postponed Local/ International Trips
Committee		Date	Destination		Reason

Name of Committee

Committee Secretary

(CS)

Contact

Number

Joint Committee on Ethics and Members’

Interests

Ms Junilla Du Pokoy – Executive Secretary: Joint Committee on Ethics and Members’ Interests

Daily Schedule for 2025-01-27

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