Daily Schedule for 2025-01-30


[THURSDAY, 30 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.

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].  Virtual meeting 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, 5th floor, Marks Building, 09:30-13:00.

Standing Committee on The Auditor General (National Assembly), [Follow-up meeting with the National Treasury to discuss matters related to the finances and funding of the Auditor-General of South Africa. Adoption of the SCoAG’s report on the AGSA’s draft 2025-2028 strategic plan and budget, and 2025 audit directives and adoption of Committee minute: 06 December 2024.] Virtual meeting platform, 09:00-13:00

Portfolio Committee on Sport, Arts and Culture (National Assembly), [Consideration and adoption of the draft First Term Programme for 2025,,Consideration and adoption of committee minutes (29 November and 04 December 2024), , Tabling of names for the Advisory Panel for the National Council for Library and Information Services (NCLIS), Briefing by the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture on the 2024/25 2nd Quarter Performance Report], Committee Room M201, 2nd Floor, Marks Building , 09:30- 12:45

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, 1st floor, NCOP, 10:00 – 13:00.

Portfolio Committee on Environment, Forestry and Fisheries, (National Assembly), [Consideration and adoption of the First Term Programme; Adoption of the previous minutes;•Briefing by the Parliamentary Legal Services and the DFFE on the proposed reclaiming of land for purposes other than state infrastructure, particularly Sections 7C(4) through (8) of the Integrated Coastal Management Act; and,Briefing by the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and Environment including the Marine Living Resources Fund on their First and Second Quarter Reports for the 2024/25 financial year.], Training Room, 6th Floor Foretrust Building, Foreshore, 10:00 -14:00.

Portfolio Committee on Communications and Digital Technologies (National Assembly), [Adoption of the First Term Committee Programme 2025.Engagement with Research ICT Africa on the imperatives of the G20 and its impact to Africa. Briefing by the DCDT on G20 priorities and expected outcomes of the ICT Sector. Briefing by the DCDT on the update of ratification and implementation of International Treaties and Memoranda of Understanding. Adoption of minutes Parliament], M314, Marks Building, 10:00-13:00
 
Portfolio Committee on Basic Education, (National Assembly), [Engagement with DBE on 2025 State-of-School Readiness (incl. ECD, LTSM, NSNP + Scholar Transport), Consideration of Draft Minutes and Draft Reports], Virtual meeting platform, 09:30 – 12:30

Portfolio Committee on Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities (National Assembly), [Briefing by the Commission for Gender Equality on research report pertaining to learner pregnancy and progress report on implementation of recommendations, Briefing by the Gender Commission for Gender Equality on 2nd and 3rd Quarterly reports], Virtual meeting platform, 09:00-13:00

Portfolio Committee on Science, Technology & Innovation (National Assembly), [Briefing by the DSTI on the 2024/25 Second and Third Quarter Financial and Non-financial Performance Reports, including progress with implementation of the Audit Action Plan. Presentation to include the revisions to the 24/25 APP as tabled.] Virtual meeting platform, 09:30 – 12:00

Portfolio Committee on Sport, Arts and Culture (National Assembly), [Consideration and adoption of the draft First Term Programme for 2025; Consideration and adoption of committee minutes (29 November and 04 December 2024 ; Tabling of names for the Advisory Panel for the National Council for Library and Information Services (NCLIS); Briefing by the Department of Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs on the allocation, distribution, and implementation of the Municipal Infrastructure Grant.], S12A, NCOP Building, 09:30 -12:45


WEDNESDAY, 05 FEBRUARY 2025

Portfolio Committee on Trade and Industry, (National Assembly), [Briefing by the SABS on its amended/revised APP and 2nd 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, 5th 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, 2nd floor,  Marks building, 09:30-12:30.

Select Committee on Economic Development and Trade (National Council of Provinces) [Briefing by the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition regarding progress made on import restrictions imposed by the European Union (EU) to the importation of citrus imports, which has a direct negative impact to the South African exports to the EU. Briefing by the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition on progress made towards ratification of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) Inputs by NCOP Procedural Officer on petition. Consideration and adoption of minutes.] M314, 3rd Floor, Marks Building, 10:00 – 13:00.

FRIDAY, 07 FEBRUARY 2025
Joint Standing Committee on Defence (National Assembly), Consideration of JSCD 2024 First Term Programme, Briefing by the Office of the Military Ombud on its 2023 Annual Activity Report, Feeback on the implementation status of Memoranda of Understanding between the Military Ombud and the DOD, Consideration of Letter of Extension of Employment dated 24 December 2024, Consideration of outstanding minutes. Parliament, Committee Room M46, Marks Building, 10:00-13:00

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.

Portfolio Committee on Communications and Digital Technologies (National Assembly), [Briefing by ICASA on critical steps to address: (i) Cost-to-Communicate; (ii) Spectrum Management (iii) Data Analysis; (iv) QoS of Network Operators, Broadcasting Service Operators and other License holders; (v) ICASA Business Plan and Funding Model; (vi) Inquiry into subscription television broadcasting services in South Africa. Adoption of minutes] Room 1, Financial and Fiscal Commission (FFC) Building, 11th Floor, Grand Parade, 33 Heerengracht St, Cape Town, 10:00-13:00

Portfolio Committee on Basic Education, (National Assembly), [Engagement on Petition from the SGB of Leruntse Lesedi High School, North- West Province calling on the Assembly to investigate the dilapidated infrastructure at their school. (Mr N P Pharamela), Consideration of Draft Minutes and Draft Reports], Good Hope Chamber, 09:30 – 12:30

Portfolio Committee on Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities (National Assembly), [Briefing by the Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities and the Audit and Risk Committee on the 2nd and 3rd quarterly reports for 2024/25, Briefing by the Department on the establishment of the National Council on Gender Based Violence and Femicide, Briefing on the country report to be submitted to CSW69 (2025) on the review of the implementation of the Beijing Declaration and Platform of Action], Room 1, NSFAS Building , 09:30-13:00

Portfolio Committee on Transport, (National Assembly), [Briefing by the Minister of Transport and the Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) on the 2024/2025 Festive Season Road Safety Statistics, Consideration of written submissions on the draft Economic Regulation of Transport Amendment Bill, 2024, Consideration and adoption of minutes of proceedings.], Committee Room 1, Upper Ground Floor, 90 Plein Building, Parliament: 09:30 – 13:00

 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, 2nd floor, Marks building 09:30 – 12:30.

Portfolio Committee on Communications and Digital Technologies (National Assembly), [Briefing by the DCDT on the SABC Bill public hearing submissions. Presentation by CADs on the SITA oversight report, Adoption of SITA oversight report Adoption of minutes]. Room 1, Financial and Fiscal Commission (FFC) Building, 11th Floor, Grand Parade, 33 Heerengracht St, Cape Town, 10:00-13:00

Portfolio Committee on Human Settlements, (National Assembly), [Briefing by Ms E Powell, Member of Parliament on the Private Members Bill – Proposed amendments to the Prevention of Illegal Eviction from and Unlawful Occupation of Land (PIE) Bill, Response by the Department of Human Settlements], S35, NCOP Building, 09:30-13:00.


FRIDAY, 14 FEBRUARY 2025
Portfolio Committee on Communications and Digital Technologies (National Assembly), [Briefing by GSMA on the recently launched report on “Driving Digital Transformation in the Economy of South Africa “Briefing by the DCDT on the progress implementation of the PC4IR Report and the Digital Economy Masterplan, Adoption of minutes], M46, Marks Building, 10:00-13:00  

Joint Standing Committee on Defence (National Assembly), Orientation visit of the JSCD to Air Force Base Ysterplaat (Cape Town), Overview briefing by the SANDF on the Arms of Service, key functions and challenges faced, Tour of aircraft and facilities. Ysterplaat Airforce Base, 10:00-13:00

TUESDAY, 18 FEBRUARY 2025
Portfolio Committee on Communications and Digital Technologies (National Assembly), [Briefing by GCIS on the progress towards the finalization of the (i) GCIS White Paper Draft Policy; (ii) filling of critical vacancies; (iii) the status update on governance of the Boards of Entities; (vi) relevance and adaptability of the GCIS to deliver government information in a digital economy. Briefing by GCIS on the introduction and presentation of the MAC Charter Council and mandate of the Charter to achieve transformational goals]. Room 1, Financial and Fiscal Commission (FFC) Building, 11th Floor, Grand Parade, 33 Heerengracht St, Cape Town, 10:00-13:00

Portfolio Committee on Communications and Digital Technologies (National Assembly),
[Deliberations by the Committee on DCDT responses to the submissions on the SABC Bill public hearings. Adoption of minutes], Room 1, Financial and Fiscal Commission (FFC) Building, 11th Floor, Grand Parade, 33 Heerengracht St, Cape Town, 14:00 – 16:00

Portfolio Committee on Basic Education, (National Assembly), [Briefing by DBE on Updated Status Report on ECD Integrations processes + Grade R Implementation Processes), Consideration of Draft Minutes and Draft Reports], TBC , 09:30-12:30

Portfolio Committee on Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities (National Assembly), Briefing by the Department of Basic Education (Northern Cape, Limpopo, Free State, North-West, KZN) on the implementation of the Sanitary Dignity Programme, learner pregnancy and the exclusion from the education system of children with disabilities], Room 1 M46, Castel of Good Hope, 09:30-13:00

Select Committee on Economic Development and Trade (National Council of Provinces) [Briefing by Department of Trade, Industry and Competition and National Consumer Commission (NCC) on its response to the national disaster of foodborne illnesses], M515, 5th Floor, Marks Building, 10:00 – 13:00.
 
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, 2nd 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, 5th floor, 90 Plein Street, 09:30 – 12:30.
Portfolio Committee on Human Settlements (National Assembly), [Briefing by Petitioners – Mr Phoswa about the Upgrading of Slovo Park Informal Settlements and Compliance with the High Court Order 2016], Virtual meeting platform, 09:00-13:00
 

THURSDAY, 20 FEBRUARY 2025
Portfolio Committee on Communications and Digital Technologies (National Assembly), [Presentations by the MNOs on progress made on (i) USO and Enterprise and Supplier Development (ESD); (ii) Compliance with the Competition Commission order as well the ICASA license conditions; (iii) Cyber security challenges. Adoption of minutes], S12A, Ground Floor, NCOP Building, 10:00-16:00

FRIDAY, 21 FEBRUARY 2025
Joint Standing Committee on Defence (National Assembly), Engagement with external stakeholders (academia) on South African Defence Policy, developments since the 1996 White Paper on Defence and required future policy directions, Consideration of outstanding minutes. Parliament, Committee Room M46, Marks Building, 10:00-13:00  


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

Portfolio Committee on Human Settlements (National Assembly), [Briefing by the Department of Human Settlement on the Fourth Quarter Report National Department of Human Settlements], Virtual Platform: Time 09:00-13:00

 Select Committee on Economic Development and Trade (National Council of Provinces) [Briefing by the Export Credit Insurance Corporation of South Africa on its 2024 strategic and business plans], M201, 2nd Floor, Marks Building, 10:00 – 13:00.


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

Joint Standing Committee on Defence (National Assembly), Introductory engagement with the Reserve Force Council (RFC), Briefing on the status of the SANDF Reserve Force, its utilisation and challenges, including plans for rejuvenation, Consideration of outstanding minutes. Parliament, Committee Room M46, Marks Building, 10:00-13:00  

TUESDAY, 04 MARCH 2025
Portfolio Committee on Communications and Digital Technologies (National Assembly), [Briefing by the DCDT on (i) implementation of the new structure; (ii) NGN spectrum policy; (iii) Digital Migration and the impact on broadcasting services to communities; (v) filling of critical vacancies of Entities; (vi) the status update on governance of the Boards of Entities. Adoption of minutes. Adoption of minutes], Room 1, NFSAS Building, 4 Christiaan Barnard St, Cape Town, 10:00-13:00

Portfolio Committee on Basic Education, (National Assembly), [Briefing by the Department of Basic Education on the Analysis, Implications and Impact of the President’s SONA 2025, Engagement with DBE on School Maintenance and Upkeep (Strategies, Capacity and Funding), Consideration of Draft Minutes and Draft Reports], Good Hope Chamber, 09:30-12:30

Portfolio Committee on Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities (National Assembly), [Briefing by the Content Advisor and Committee Secretary on the process for the establishment of National Council on Gender-Based Violence and Femicide], Virtual meeting platform, 09:00-10:00

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, 4th floor, 90 Plein Street, 09:30 – 12:30.  

Portfolio Committee on Human Settlements (National Assembly), [Following up on Ga-Rankuwa/Mabopane Petitions and Breede Valley], S26, NCOP, 09:30-13:00
  

FRIDAY, 07 MARCH 2025

Joint Standing Committee on Defence (National Assembly), Introductory engagement with the Defence Force Service Commission (DFSC) and briefing by the DFSC on its 2024 Annual Activity Report, Overview by the Minister of Defence and Military Veterans on the coexistence of the DFSC and military unions, Consideration of minutes. Parliament, S12A, NCOP Building, 10:00-13:00

TUESDAY, 11 MARCH 2025
Portfolio Committee on Communications and Digital Technologies (National Assembly), [Update by NEMISA on the implementation of the National Digital and Future Skills Strategy. Briefing by MICSETA on the implementation of the National Digital and Future Skills Strategy. Briefing by the Competition Commission on the Data Services market inquiry. Adoption of minutes], Room 1, NFSAS Building, 4 Christiaan Barnard St, Cape Town, 10:00-13:00

Portfolio Committee on Basic Education, (National Assembly), [Engagement with DBE, GDE and WCED on issues pertaining to learner admissions, learner migration trends gaps and backlogs in learner placements, Engagement with DBE on Update Progress Report on Ministerial Task Team Report on History as a Compulsory Subject (Findings, Recommendations and Implementation), Consideration of Draft Minutes and Draft Reports], TBC, 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, 5th 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, 4th floor, 90 Plein Street Building, 09:30 – 12:30.
   
Portfolio Committee on Human Settlements (National Assembly), [Briefing by the metropolitan municipalities on the performance of the Urban Development Grant (USDG) and the Management of Beneficiary List Buffalo City, Nelson Mandela Bay, Mangaung, eThekwini.], NFSAS Building: Halyard Offices, 16th Floor Room 1, 09:00-13:00

Select Committee on Economic Development and Trade (National Council of Provinces) [Briefing by the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) on the entity’s financial sustainability, operational challenges and problems encountered in the implementation of its turnaround strategy.] Committee Room 1, 90 Plein Street, 10:00 – 13:00


FRIDAY, 14 MARCH 2025
Joint Standing Committee on Defence (National Assembly), Briefing Briefing by the SANDF on the status of the SANDF’s contribution to MONUSCO and SAMIDRC, including key successes and challenges, Consideration of outstanding minutes. Parliament, M46, Marks Building, 10:00-13:00


TUESDAY, 18 MARCH 2025
Portfolio Committee on Communications and Digital Technologies (National Assembly), [Briefing by ICASA on critical steps to address: (i) Market Inquiry on Signal Distribution; (ii) Inquiry into User and Subscriber Charter; (iii) Update on the Amendment of Regulation of Interception of Communications and provision of communication‑related information Act (RICA); (vi) SAPO Regulations;  (vii) Sports Broadcasting Regulations; (viii) Update on the monitoring of the implementation of the Universal Service Obligations emanating from the Spectrum Auction. Adoption of minutes], Room 1, NFSAS Building, 4 Christiaan Barnard St, Cape Town, 10:00-13:00

Portfolio Committee on Basic Education, (National Assembly), [Budget Review: South African Council for Educators (SACE), Council for Quality Assurance in General and Further Education and Training (Umalusi), Consideration of Draft Minutes and Draft Reports], TBC, 09:30-12:30

Joint meeting, Portfolio Committee on Trade, Industry and Competition (National Assembly) and Select Committee on Economic Development and Trade (National Council of Provinces) [ Briefing by the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition on policy priorities of South Africa’s G20 Presidency and DTIC’s role in this regard], M46, Ground Floor, Marks Building, 09:30 – 13:00


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, 3rd 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, 4th floor, 90 Plein Street, 09:30 – 12:30.

Portfolio Committee on Human Settlements, (National Assembly), [Meeting with service providers for alternative technologies], Committee Room 2, 90 Plein Street, 09:30-13:00


TUESDAY, 25 MARCH 2025
Portfolio Committee on Communications and Digital Technologies (National Assembly), [Briefing by the DCDT, GCIS and Entities on the audit action plans on the recommendations of AGSA. Briefing by DCDT, GCIS and their Entities on the 2024/25 First and Second Quarter Expenditure and Financial Reports. Adoption of minutes], Room 1, Financial and Fiscal Commission (FFC) Building 11th Floor, Grand Parade, 33 Heerengracht St, Cape Town,10:00-17:00.

Portfolio Committee on Basic Education, (National Assembly), [Engagement on DBE Third Quarterly Report 2024/25, Engagement with DBE on a comprehensive Action Plan with timeframes to address AGSA’s audit findings, Consideration of Draft Minutes and Draft Reports], TBC, 09:30-12:30

Portfolio Committee on Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities (National Assembly), [Briefing by the Department of Social Development on the implementation of the Sanitary Dignity Programme and report on funding crisis of NGOs/NPOs focused on Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities], Room 1, NSFAS Building, 09:00-13:00

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 3rd 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
 
       
Portfolio Committee on Basic Education, (National Assembly),  [Engagement with DBE, GDE and WCED on issues pertaining to learner admissions, learner migration trends gaps and backlogs in learner placements, Engagement with DBE on Update Progress Report on Ministerial Task Team Report on History as a Compulsory Subject (Findings, Recommendations and Implementation), Consideration of Draft Minutes and Draft Reports], M201, Marks building, 09:30-12:30

Select Committee on Economic Development and Trade (National Council of Provinces) [ Briefing by the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition, the Mpumalanga Provincial Department of Economic Development and Tourism, Mpumalanga Development Corporation and Nkomazi Special Economic Zone regarding the delays in the SEZ], Virtual meeting, 10:00 – 13:00.

THURSDAY, 27 MARCH 2025
Portfolio Committee on Basic Education, (National Assembly), [Engagement on DBE Third Quarterly Report 2024/25, Engagement with DBE on a comprehensive Action Plan with timeframes to address AGSA’s audit findings, Consideration of Draft Minutes and Draft Reports], M46, Marks building, 09:30-12:30

Portfolio Committee on Basic Education, (National Assembly), [Engagement on DBE Third Quarterly Report 2024/25, Engagement with DBE on a comprehensive Action Plan with timeframes to address AGSA’s audit findings, Consideration of Draft Minutes and Draft Reports], M46, Marks building, 09:30-12:30

FRIDAY, 28 MARCH 2025
Portfolio Committee on Basic Education, (National Assembly), [Engagement with DBE and DPME on a Condition Assessment of all public schools in South Africa detailing accurate and reliable statistics on infrastructure, backlogs and shortcomings + Status Update and Progress on School Infrastructure + Update on implementation of Infrastructure Norms and Standards, Consideration of Draft Minutes and Draft Reports], Virtual meeting platform 09:30-12:30


TUESDAY, 01 APRIL 2025
Portfolio Committee on Communications and Digital Technologies (National Assembly), [Presentation on State Digital Infrastructure Company by the Department and the related stakeholders: COGTA, Eskom, Transnet, PRASA and SANRAL. Briefing by the DCDT on the progress update with the Department of Science and Innovation (DSI) on the Country’s Satellite Space Program. Adoption of minutes], Good Hope Chamber, 10:00-13:00

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, 1st floor, NCOP Building, 10:00-13:00

Select Committee on Economic Development and Trade (National Council of Provinces) [Briefing by the Auditor General of South Africa on the audit outcomes for the Unemployment Insurance Fund for the 2023/24 financial year. Briefing by the Unemployment Insurance Fund on its 2023/24 annual report] M515, 5th Floor, Marks Building, 10:00 – 13:00


FRIDAY, 04 APRIL 2025
Joint Standing Committee on Defence (National Assembly), Briefing by the National Conventional Arms Control Committee (NCACC) on all outstanding annual and quarterly reports, Update on the Directorate Conventional Arms Control (DCAC) electronic permit application system rollout, Consideration of outstanding minutes. Parliament, M514, Marks Building, 10:00-13:00

WEDNESDAY, 9 APRIL 2025


Select Committee on Economic Development and Trade (National Council of Provinces) [Briefing by the Film and Publication Board (FPB) on challenges (harmful content) brought by social media and other online platforms and measures to counter them.], S35, First Floor, NCOP Building, 10:00 – 13:00.


WEDNESDAY, 16 APRIL 2025


Select Committee on Economic Development and Trade (National Council of Provinces) [Briefing by South African Post Office on its financial sustainability], M515, 5th Floor, Marks Building, 10:00 – 13:00.



Meeting Cancellations
 

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PC on Health

 31 Jan – 02 Feb

 Free- State- Trompsburg
Western Cape -George

 Tobacco Products & Electronic delivery systems control bill [B33-2022]

 
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Name of Committee

 
Committee Secretary
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Joint Committee on Ethics and Members’
Interests
 

Ms Junilla Du Pokoy – Executive Secretary: Joint Committee on Ethics and Members’ Interests
Email: [email protected]
 
Ms Laetitia Arendse – Executive Secretary: Joint Committee on Ethics and Members’ Interests
Email: [email protected]
 

083 406 5510
 
 
 
 
078 555 9447

Joint Standing Committee on Intelligence

Committee   Coordinator: Alutho Sombexe
Email: [email protected]
 

021 403 2793
083 709 8432

Joint Standing Committee on Defence

CS: Nandipha Maxhegwana
Email:
[email protected]
 

021 403 3689
060 551 1150

Joint Standing Committee on the Financial Management of Parliament

CS: Cindy Balie
Email: [email protected]
 

021 403 3667
083 709 8444

Committee on Multi-Party Women’s Caucus

CS: Nomaxhosa Mooi (Stand-in):
Email: nmooi@parliament.gov.za
 

021 403 8278
060 551 0377
 

Constitutional Review Committee

CS: Pilate Gwebu
Email: [email protected]
 

021 403 8257
083 709 8395

Portfolio Committee on Agriculture

CS: Albertina Kakaza
Email: [email protected]
 

021 403 3765
083 709 8391

Portfolio Committee on Basic Education

CS: Llewellyn Brown
Email: [email protected]
 

021 403 3764
083 709 8450

Portfolio Committee on Communications and Digital Technologies

CS: Hajiera Salie
Email: [email protected]
 
CS: Thembinkosi Ngoma
Email: [email protected]

021 403 8264
061 472 9191
 
021 403 3733
083 709 8407
 

Portfolio Committee on Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs

CS: Shereen Cassiem
Email: [email protected]
 

021 403 3769
083 709 8533

Portfolio Committee on Correctional Services

CS: Siyabamkela Mthonjeni Email:
[email protected]
 

021 403 3734
083 709 8390

Portfolio Committee on Defence and Military Veterans

CS: Nandipha Maxhegwana ( Stand-in)
Email:
[email protected]
 

021 403 3796
083 709 8428

       

 

Portfolio Committee on Employment and Labour

CS: Zolani Sakasa
Email: [email protected]
 

021 403 3735
083 709 8488

Portfolio Committee on Electricity and Energy

CS: Arico Kotze Email:
[email protected]
 

021 403 3662
083 709 8470

Portfolio Committee on Forestry, Fisheries and Environment

CS: Tyhileka Madubela Email:
[email protected]
 

021 403 3713
083 709 8401

Portfolio Committee on Health

CS: Vuyokazi Majalamba Email:
[email protected]
 

021 403 3770
083 709 8522

Portfolio Committee on Higher Education and Training

CS: Anele Kabingesi Email:
[email protected]
 

021 403 3760
083 412 1585
 

Portfolio Committee on Home Affairs

CS: Eddie Mathonsi
Email: [email protected]
 

021 403 3826
083 709 8523

Portfolio Committee on Human Settlements

CS: Kholiswa Pasiya-Mndende Email:
[email protected]
 

021 403 3725
083 709 8495

Portfolio Committee on International Relations and Cooperation

CS: Lubabalo Sigwela 
Email: [email protected]
 

021 403 3808
083 709 8508

            Portfolio          Committee       on          Justice and
Constitutional Development

CS: Vhonani Ramaano
Email: [email protected]
 

021 403 3820
083 709 8427
 

Portfolio        Committee       on        Land  and Rural Development

CAD: Tshililo Manenzhe
Email: [email protected]
 

021 403 8114
 

Portfolio Committee on Mineral and Petroleum Resources

CS: Ayanda Boss
Email: [email protected]
 

021 403 3768
083 709 8515

Portfolio Committee on Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation

CS: Mandy Balie 
Email: [email protected]

083 709 8431
 

Portfolio Committee on Police

CS: Babalwa Mbengo
Email: [email protected]
 

021 403 3741
083 709 8489

Portfolio Committee on Public Service and Administration

CS: Masixole Zibeko
Email: [email protected]
 

021 403 8445
083 709 8531

Portfolio Committee on Public Works

CS: Nola Matinise
Email: [email protected]

021 403 3780
083 709 8397
 

Portfolio Committee on Science, Technology and Innovation

CS: Shanaaz Isaacs Email:
[email protected]
 

021 403 3763
083 709 8536

 

Portfolio Committee on Small Business Development

CS: King Kunene
Email: [email protected]
 

021 403 3772
082 335 2839
071 363 2252

Portfolio Committee on Social Development

CS: Lindiwe Ntsabo
Email: [email protected]
 

021 403 8230
083 709 8524

Portfolio Committee on Sport, Arts and Culture

CS: Ajabulile Mtiya
Email: [email protected]
 
CS: Zoleka Kula
Email: [email protected]
 

021 403 8106
083 709 8389
 
021 403 8646
083 707 2185

Portfolio Committee on Tourism

CS: Disang Mocumi
Email: [email protected]
 

021 403 8115
083 709 8512

Portfolio Committee on Trade, Industry and Competition

CS: Andre Hermans
Email: [email protected]
 

021 403 3776
083 709 8482
 

Portfolio Committee on Transport

CS: Valerie Carelse
Email: [email protected]
 

021 403 3272
083 709 8445

Portfolio Committee on Water and Sanitation

CS: Nosipho Bavuma
Email: [email protected]

060 550 9892

Portfolio Committee on Women, Youth and
Persons with Disabilities

CS: Neliswa Nobatana
Email: [email protected]
 

021 403 3840
083 709 8472

Standing Committee on Appropriations

CS: Darrin Arends
Email: [email protected]
 
CS: Andries Maubane
Email: [email protected]

021 403 8105
071 363 2273
 
060 551 0138/
082 778 7513
 

Standing Committee on the Auditor-General

CS: Cindy Balie (Stand-in)
Email: [email protected]
 

083 709 8444

Standing Committee on Finance

CS: Allan Wicomb
Email: [email protected]
 
CS: Teboho Sepanya
Email: [email protected]
 

021 403 3759
083 412 1475
 
021 403 3738
071 363 2349

Standing Committee on Public Accounts

CS: Ntombi Nkabinde Email:
[email protected]
 

021 403 2376
083 709 8474
 

Select Committee on Agriculture, Land Reform and Mineral Resources

CS: Asgar Bawa
Email: [email protected]
 

021 403 3762
083 709 8530

Select Committee on Appropriations

CS: Lubabalo Nodada
Email: [email protected]
 
CS: Estelle Grunewald Email: [email protected]

021 403 3669
083 412 1526
 
021 403 3843
071 363 2257

Select Committee on Cooperative Governance and
Traditional Affairs, and Public Administration
 

CS: Moses Manele
Email: [email protected]
 

021 403 3823
083 709 8534

Select Committee on Economic Development and Trade

CS: Beverly Walters (Stand-in)
Email:
[email protected]
 
CS: Mahdiyah Koff
Email: [email protected]
 

021 403 3138



021 403 3844
083 709 8527
 

Select Committee on Education, Sciences and
Creative Industries

CS: Noluthando Skaka
Email: [email protected]
 

021 403 3751
083 709 8520

Select Committee on Finance

CS: Nkululeko Mangweni
Email:
[email protected]
 

021 403 3782
061 438 9448

Select   Committee       on        Public Petitions             and
Executive Undertakings

CS: Nkanyiso Mkhize
Email: [email protected]
 

021 403 8086
061 438 7303

Select Committee on Public Infrastructure and Minister in Presidency

CS: Hlupheka Mtileni
Email: [email protected]
 

021 403 8077
083 709 8448

Select Committee on Security and Justice

CS: Gurshwyn Dixon
Email: [email protected]

021 403 3771
083 709 8513

Select Committee on Social Services

CS: Marcelle Williams Email:
[email protected]
 

021 403 3799
083 709 8451