Daily Schedule for 2025-02-18

[TUESDAY, 18 FEBRUARY 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, 18 FEBRUARY 2025

Portfolio Committee on Justice and Constitutional Development, (National Assembly), [Submission by the State Security Agency on the President’s reservations on the Regulation of Interception of Communication and Provision of Communication-Related Information Amendment Bill [B28B – 2023], Virtual meeting platform, 09:30

Portfolio Committee on Correctional Services, (National Assembly), [Briefing by the Department of Correctional Services on contraband found in correctional centres across the country and measures in place to prevent contraband], Good Hope Chamber, Ground Floor, Good Hope Building, 10:00

Portfolio Committee on Science, Technology & Innovation, (National Assembly), [Briefing by the Department of Science, Technology Innovation (DSTI) on its Astro-Tourism Strategy Cape Town.], M314, Third floor, Marks Building, 09:30 – 12:30

Portfolio Committee on Transport, (National Assembly), [Consideration and adoption of Committee Report on the 2024/25 Second Quarter expenditure of the Department of Transport; Consideration and adoption of minutes of proceedings.], Virtual meeting platform: 09:30

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; and (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, Briefing by the Departments of Communications and Digital Technologies, Postbank, Social Development and SASSA on the status of SASSA black card swop process and measures put in place to address the long queues and shortage of sites.], Virtual meeting platform 09:00-16:00

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], Cape Sun Hotel, 23 Strand Street, Cape Town, 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, Castle of Good Hope, 09:30-13:00

Select Committee on Economic Development and Trade, (National Council of Provinces), [Briefing by the NCC on its Second Quarterly Progress report for the 2024/25 financial year. Briefing by National Consumer Commission on its response to the national disaster of foodborne illnesses. Consideration and adoption of minutes.] M515, Fifth floor, Marks Building, 10:00 – 13:00.

Select Committee on Public Petitions and Executive Undertakings (National Council of Provinces), [Briefing by the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs to appear before the Committee on the 18 February 2025, to provide the Committee with a progress report regarding executive undertakings the Ministry made during the sitting on 16 July 2024.], S12A, Ground floor, NCOP Building, 16:00 – 18:00

Select Committee on Education and Creative industries, (National Council of Provinces), [Briefing by the Department of Basic Education on the following:2024 National Senior Certificate (NSC) Results, Second Chance Matric Programme, Consideration and adoption of Draft Minutes.], Venue: TBC 10:00 – 13:00

Portfolio Committee on Trade and Industry, (National Assembly), [Briefing by the DTIC on its 2^nd and 3^rd Quarter financial and non-financial performance for the 2024/25 financial year, Consideration of the first draft of the Committee’s report on the DTIC’s 2024/25 amended Annual Performance Plan], Virtual meeting platform 16:00-18:30

Portfolio Committee on Minerals and Petroleum Resources (National Assembly), [Briefing by the Department on the State of the South African Petroleum Industry, Consideration and adoption of Minutes of 11 February 2025and Update by the support staff on the oversight Visit to Mpumalanga.], M46, Fourth floor, Marks Building, 09:30 – 12:30

Standing Committee on Public Accounts, (National Assembly), [Hearing on the Annual Report and Financial Statements of the Department of Defence, Department of Military Veterans, Denel, and SIU Investigations.], M514, Fifth floor, Marks Building, 09:00 -14:00.

Portfolio Committee on Sport, Arts and Culture (National Assembly), [Briefing by Basketball South Africa on the Annual Report; and report back on the U18 African Championship tournament and challenges associated with it.], S35, First floor, NCOP Building, 09:30-13:00

Portfolio Committee on Water and Sanitation (National Assembly), [Briefing by the Department of Water and Sanitation on its regulations on issues raised regarding the City of Cape Town Metropolitan Municipality’s wastewater treatment and disposal. Briefing by the City of Cape Town Metropolitan Municipality on its sewage disposal plan with specific reference to discharge of sewage into the ocean including the Coastal Waters Discharge Permits that the city holds. Consideration and adoption of minutes.], Committee Room 1, Upper ground, 90 Plein Street, 10:00 – 13:00

Portfolio Committee on Social Development (National Assembly, [Briefing by the Department of Communications and Digital Technologies and Postbank on the status of South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) black card swop process and measures put in place to address the long queues and shortage of sites, Briefing by the Department of Social Development and SASSA on the status of SASSA black card swop process and measures put in place to address the long queues and shortage of sites], Virtual meeting platform, 14h00-16h00

Joint meeting with Portfolio Committee on Tourism and Portfolio Committee on Science, Technology and Innovation (National Assembly), [Briefing by the Department of Science, Technology, Innovation (DSTI) on Astro-Tourism Strategy], M314, Third floor, Marks Building, 09:30.

Portfolio Committee on Home Affairs (National Assembly), [Oral public hearings on the Immigration Amendment Bill [B8 – 2024]. Briefing by the Content Advisor on the oversight visit report to Government Printing Works (GPW). Briefing and update on the KwaZulu/Natal public hearings on the Marriage Bill [B 43 – 2023], Virtual meeting platform, 09:00 – 13:00

Portfolio Committee on Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, (National Assembly), [Briefing by the Department of Cooperative Governance on the progress with the implementation of the Municipal Turn Around Programme for dysfunctional municipalities)– (Portfolio Committee on Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs – National Assembly), Virtual meeting platform, 09:00 – 13:00.

Select Committee on Cooperative Governance and Public Administration (National Council Oof Provinces), [Briefing by the Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs on the object of Independent Municipal Demarcation Authority Bill(B14-2023).], Virtual meeting platform, 10:00 – 13:00.

WEDNESDAY, 19 FEBRUARY 2025

Portfolio Committee on Justice and Constitutional Development, (National Assembly), [Briefing by the Foundation for Human Rights on TRC Matters, Briefing by the Judicial Officers Association of South Africa (JOASA) and the Association of Regional Magistrates of South Africa (ARMSA)], SALGA Boardroom, The Towers, Foreshore, Cape Town, 09:30

Portfolio Committee on Higher Education and Training (National Assembly), Briefing by the University of Witwatersrand (Wits) on readiness for the 2025 academic year, governance, administration, teaching and learning and related matters. Parliament, Good Hope Chamber, 09:00-13:00

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, Briefing by the Commission for Gender Equality on the findings and recommendations that affects the Department of Human Settlements], Virtual meeting platform, 09:00-13:00

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, Second 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, Fifth floor, 90 Plein Street, 09:30 – 12:30.

Select Committee on Public Infrastructure & Minister in the Presidency, (National Council of Provinces), Joint Oral Submission by Biodiversity Law Centre (BLC), SANCCOB BirdLife South Africa (BLSA), The Green Connection and Natural Justice on the Marine Oil Pollution (Preparedness, Response and Cooperation Bill) [B10 - 2022] (Sec 76) (“the Bill”). Department of Transport Response to the Oral and Written Submissions on the Marine Oil Pollution (Preparedness, Response and Cooperation Bill) [B10 - 2022] (Sec 76) (“the Bill”).], S12A, Ground floor, NCOP Building 10:00 – 13:00.

Joint meeting with Select and Standing Committee on Appropriations, Select and Standing Committees on Finance, (National Council of Province) and (National Assembly), [2025 Budget Lock-up Session.], M46, Ground floor, Marks Building, 11:00-14:00

Portfolio Committee on Police, (National Assembly), [Briefing by SAPS on outcomes of the 2024/25 Safer Festive Season Operations, Feedback by SAPS on Extortion related crimes during and after the Festive Season, Continuation of SAPS briefing on Capacitation to the Detective services.] Virtual meeting platform, 09:00-12:30

Portfolio Committee on Public Service and Administration (National Assembly), [Briefing by the Department of Public Service & Administration on the reforms in the recruitment processes informed by the Professionalization Framework and appointments of foreign nationals employed in the public service; Briefing by the Public Service Commission on the alignment between the Medium-Term Development Plan and the National Framework Towards Professionalization of the Public Sector for purposes of building a capable, ethical and developmental state in the 7th Administration; Briefing by the Department of Planning, Monitoring & Evaluation on the developed monitoring tool comprising of indicators and targets to measure performance of the Medium-Term Development Plan relating to implementation of the National Framework Towards Professionalization of the Public Sector across government; Consideration and adoption of the minutes]; Sanlam Golden Acre Building, 21st Floor, Adderley Street, Cape Town; 09h00-12h00.

Portfolio Committee on Social Development (National Assembly; [Briefing by the Department of Social Development on the second term quarterly report on the financial and non-financial performance for 2024/25 financial year (July – September 2024); Consideration and adoption of minutes.] Committee Room 1, Upper ground, 90 Plein Street Building, Parliament: 09:30 – 13:00.

Portfolio Committee on Health, (National Assembly), [Briefing by the Department of

Health on the 1^st, 2^nd and 3^rd Quarter Reports], Virtual meeting platform, 09:30 – 13:00

Portfolio Committee on Trade and Industry, (National Assembly), [Briefing by the CIPC on the status of its implementation of the Zondo Commission Recommendation, as well as on Grey-listing], Virtual meeting platform, 09:30-13:00

Portfolio Committee on Electricity and Energy, (National Assembly), [Briefing by the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) on the impact of the State-of-the-Nation Address (SONA) on the activities of the Department of Electricity and Energy and its entities, Update by the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy on the legislative programme (specifically relating to Electricity and Energy) and possible timeframes thereof, relating to the tabling to Parliament, Consideration and adoption of the revised Committee 1st Term programme for 2025, Consideration and adoption of outstanding minutes.], S35,First floor, NCOP Building, 09:30-13:00

Portfolio Committee on Land Reform and Rural Development, (National Assembly), [Briefing by the Minister of Land Reform and Rural Development on the development of legislative measures to ensure equitable access to land as provided for in Section 25(5) of the Constitution (Land Reform/Redistribution Bill). Consideration and adoption of outstanding Committee Minutes], Committee room 1, 90 Plein Street, Upper ground, 09:30 – 13:30

Portfolio Committee on Small Business Development, (National Assembly), [Briefing on progress on registrations & interventions for Spaza Shops; Consideration and adoption of Committee Minutes.], S26, First floor, NCOP Building .09:30-13:00

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

Joint meeting with Select and Standing Committee on Appropriations, Select and Standing Committees on Finance, (National Council of Province) and (National Assembly), [Briefing by the Minister of Finance on the 2025 Budget], Good Hope Chambers, 12:00 – 14:45

FRIDAY, 21 FEBRUARY 2025

Portfolio Committee on Higher Education and Training (National Assembly), Briefing by the Nelson Mandla University (NMU) and University of Mpumalanga (UMP) on readiness for the 2025 academic year, governance, administration, teaching and learning and related matters. Parliament, Good Hope Chamber, 09:00-16:00

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, Ground floor, Marks Building, 10:00-13:00

TUESDAY, 25 FEBRUARY 2025

Select Committee on Public Petitions and Executive Undertakings (National Council of Provinces), [Progress report of the executive undertakings made by the Minister of Water and Sanitation: During the Sitting of 16 July 2024., Consideration of outstanding minutes.], Venue: TBC, 10:00-13:00

Joint meeting with Select and Standing Committee on Appropriations, Select and Standing Committees on Finance, (National Council of Province) and (National Assembly), [Briefing by Financial and Fiscal Commission and Parliamentary Budget Office on the Budget 2025 Budget], M46, Ground floor, Marks Building, 09:00-12:00

WEDNESDAY, 26 FEBRUARY 2025

Portfolio Committee on Higher Education and Training (National Assembly), Briefing by the Briefing by the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) on update in relation to: disbursement of funding and allowances of new and returning students; implementation of the NSFAS Student Accommodation Pilot Project; Close-out project; regionalization project and resolving student appeals, Briefing by NEHAWU NSFAS Branch on: State of affairs of the entity from the workers perspective; challenges of workers at NSFAS and recommendations.], Committee Room 1, 90 Plein Street, 09:00-15:00

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 Third Quarter Report October-December 2024, National Department of Human Settlements], Virtual meeting platform, 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, 2^nd Floor, Marks Building, 10:00 – 13:00.

Select Committee on Public Infrastructure & Minister in the Presidency, (National Council of Provinces), [Consideration of Protocol to Amend the Convention on Offences and Certain Other Acts Committed on Board Aircraft. Consideration of International Convention on Civil Liability for Bunkers Oil Pollution Damage. Briefing by the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure on the following matters relating to the Independent Development Trust (IDT), which are: Update on the finalisation of the 2023/24 Annual Financial Statements.The Department assessment of the IDT solvency, supply chain management processes and internal financial controls. NCOP Committees Strategic Planning Session], M314, 3^rd floor, Marks Building, 10:00 – 13:00.

Select Committee on Security and Justice (National Council of Provinces), [Meeting with Kenyan Delegation visiting South Africa on a benchmarking study tour: The objectives of the meetings will be to share experiences and deliberate on –The process for review and amendment of the Constitution, Legislative frameworks on elections, including registration and regulation of political parties, election campaign financing, deployment of technology in elections, and the settlement of electoral disputes, The inclusion and representation in Parliament and other state organs of women, youth, persons with disabilities, minorities, marginalized and other special interest groups, Public participation in the legislative and other business of Parliament; and the framework and avenues for engagement between Parliament and constitutional commissions and independent offices.], Venue: TBC, 10:00 – 13:30

Portfolio Committee on Police, (National Assembly), [Consideration of 3^rd Quarter Crime Statistics 2024/25.], S26, NCOP Building, 09:00-12:30

Portfolio Committee on Health, (National Assembly), [Briefing by Team Free Sanitary

Pads on their petition on menstrual health and hygiene management], Virtual meeting

platform, 09:30 – 13:00

THURSDAY, 27 FEBRUARY 2025

Portfolio Committee on Public Works and Infrastructure, (National Assembly), [Committee Strategic Planning Session (2024 – 2029)], M46, Ground floor, 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.

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

Portfolio Committee on Home Affairs (National Assembly), [Response by the Department of Home Affairs and Parliament Legal Services to the Immigration Amendment Bill Briefing by the Minister of Home Affairs and the Department of Home Affairs on the Second and Third Quarters Performance 2024/25 financial year.], S35, 1^st floor, NCOP Building, 10:00-12:30

Select Committee on Security and Justice, (National Council of Provinces), [NCOP Committees Strategic Planning Session.], Venue: TBC, 10:00-16:00

WEDNESDAY, 05 MARCH 2025

Portfolio Committee on Police, (National Assembly), [Briefing by the SAPS, IPID, CSPS, PSIRA, Office of the DPCI Judge and DNA Board on progress made to Committee recommendation in the Budgetary Review and Recommendation Reports.], Virtual meeting platform, 09:00-12:30

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.

Portfolio Committee on Human Settlements (National Assembly), [Following up on Ga-Rankuwa/Mabopane Petitions and Breede Valley], S26, 1^st floor, NCOP, 09:30-13:00

Select Committee on Security and Justice, (National Council of Provinces), [NCOP Committees Strategic Planning Session.], Venue: TBC, 10:00-16:00

Portfolio Committee on Higher Education and Training (National Assembly), Briefing by the Briefing the Media Information and Communications Technology Sector Education and Training Authority (MICT SETA) on its state of governance, administration and related matters, Briefing by Tshwane North TVET college on governance, administration, administration and teaching and learning. Parliament,], M314, Third floor, Marks Building, 09:00 – 14:00

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, Ground floor, NCOP Building, 10:00-13:00

Joint Committee on Ethics and Members’ Interest, (National Assembly), [Closed meeting], M314, 3^rd floor, Marks Build, 10:00-15:00

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

Select Committee on Public Petitions and Executive Undertakings (National Council of Provinces), [Progress report on the Khutsong petition and further engagement with the Office of the Premier, the Gauteng Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, and Merafong City Local Municipality for additional oral submissions.], Venue: TBC, 10:00-13:00

Portfolio Committee on Home Affairs (National Assembly), [Consideration and adoption of the Motion of Desirability on the Immigration Amendment Bill and deliberations. Briefing on the Electoral Commission Amendment Bill (PMB) Briefing by the Minister of Home Affairs on the Budgetary Review and Recommendation Report (BRRR) 2024 related to refugees and deportation.], M46, Ground floor, Marks Building 10:00-12:30

Select Committee on Education and Creative industries, (National Council of Provinces), [Engagement with the Office of the Auditor-General on the following: An overview of the audit outlook for the education, sciences and creative industries portfolio, Addressing Material Irregularities (MIs) and review previous recommendations and commitments, Consideration and adoption of minutes of proceeding.], Venue: TBC 10:00 – 13:00

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.

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.], Castel of Good Hope, 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, Upper ground, 90 Plein Street, 10:00 – 13:00

Select Committee on Public Infrastructure & Minister in the Presidency, (National Council of Provinces), [Introductory Session with Transnet: Introduction to Mandate, Divisions and Historical attainment of Performance Targets. Committee Room S12A, Ground floor, NCOP Building 10:00 – 13:00.

Select Committee on Appropriations (National Council of Provinces), [Briefing by National Treasury on the 2025 Division of Revenue Bill], Venue: TBC, 10:00- 13:00

Select Committee on Security and Justice (National Council of Provinces), [Adoption of Committee Strategic Plan 2025-2029, Capacity building: Briefing by the Parliamentary Budget office on the Budget process and the Committee’s powers.], Venue: TBC, 10:00-13:00

Select Committee on Health and Social Services, (National Council of Provinces), [Consideration and adoption of the committee 1st term programme 2025, Briefing by the Department of Social Development on the 2023/24 Annual Report, Consideration and Adoption of Committee Draft Minutes.], Venue: TBC 10:00 – 12:30

Portfolio Committee on Police, (National Assembly), [Briefing by SAPS on First three quarterly reports for 2024/25 financial year.], Virtual meeting platform, 09:00-12:30

Portfolio Committee on Higher Education and Training (National Assembly), Briefing by the Briefing by the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) on progress in the appointment of new Board members for the new Sector Education and Training Authority (SETA) landscape.], M314, Third floor, Marks Building, 09:00-13:00

FRIDAY, 14 MARCH 2025

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.], Virtual meeting platform, 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

Select Committee on Public Petitions and Executive Undertakings (National Council of Provinces), [Progress report of the executive undertakings made by the Minister Public Works and Infrastructure: During the Sitting of 23July 2024.], Venue: TBC, 10:00-12:00

Portfolio Committee on Home Affairs (National Assembly), [Committee deliberations on the Immigration Amendment.], S26, 1^st floor, NCOP Building 10:00-15:00

Select Committee on Education and Creative industries, (National Council of Provinces), Briefing by the Department of Higher Education and Training on the following: Registration in Universities, Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Colleges and Community Education and Training (CET) Colleges,The status of infrastructure across the higher education portfolio, Briefing by the National Students Financial Aid Scheme on student funding for the 2025 academic year.], Venue: TBC 10:00 – 13:00

WEDNESDAY, 19 MARCH 2025

Portfolio Committee on Police, (National Assembly), [Briefing by SAPS, Minister of Police and Minister of Agriculture on implementation of the National Rural Safety Strategy.], S26 NCOP Building, 09:00-12:30

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.

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

Select Committee on Appropriations (National Council of Provinces), [Consultation with South African Local Government Association (SALGA) and Financial and Fiscal Commission (FFC) on the 2025 Division of Revenue Bill], Venue: TBC, 10:00-13:00

Select Committee on Security and Justice (National Council of Provinces), [Briefing by various Departments on the implementation of the Sexual Offences Act in preparation for Human Rights Day, briefing by the DNA Board on forensics and DNA processing.], Venue: TBC, 10:00-13:00

Select Committee on Health and Social Services, (National Council of Provinces), [Briefing by the Central Drug Authority (CDA) on the 2023/24 Annual Report and an update on the National Drug Master Plan, Consideration and Adoption of Committee Minutes, Consideration and Adoption of Committee Oversight Report.], Virtual meeting platform, 10:00 – 12:30

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 11^th 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, 4 Christiaan Barnard St, Cape Town, 09:00-13:00

Select Committee on Public Petitions and Executive Undertakings (National Council of Provinces), [Consideration and adoption of the progress report on the executive undertakings made by the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs: During the Sitting of 16 July 2024. Consideration of outstanding minutes.], Venue: TBC, 10:00-12:00

Select Committee on Education and Creative industries, (National Council of Provinces), [Briefing by the Department of Basic Education (DBE) on their 2025/2026 Annual Performance Plan and Budget, Briefing by the Parliament Budget Office on the analysis of the budget allocated to DBE, Consideration and adoption of Draft Minutes.], Venue: TBC 09:30 – 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 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.

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], M201,2^nd 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, 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.

Select Committee on Public Infrastructure & Minister in the Presidency, (National Council of Provinces), Briefing by the Department of Transport and the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) on Progress on the implementation of the Station Modernisation Programme.], M46, Ground floor, Marks Building, 10:00 – 13:00

Select Committee on Appropriations (National Council of Provinces), [Briefing by Parliamentary Office on the 2025 Division of Revenue Bill], Venue: TBC, 10:00 – 13:00

Select Committee on Security and Justice (National Council of Provinces), [Cluster Meeting with Department of Public Works and Infrastructure on maintenance of government infrastructure and plans to improve services.], Venue: TBC, 10:00-13:00

Select Committee on Health and Social Services, (National Council of Provinces), [Briefing by the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) on the Strategic Plan and 2025/24 Annual Performance Plan. Consideration and Adoption of Committee Minutes.], Venue: TBC 10:00 – 12:30

Portfolio Committee on Higher Education and Training (National Assembly), [Briefing by the National Skills Authority (NSA) on the assessment of the Sector Education and Training Authorities (SETAs) performance 2020 – 2025.], Committee Room 1, 90 Plein Street, 09:00-13:00

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

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

Select Committee on Security and Justice (National Council of Provinces), [Gang-related Violence and Extortion Dialogue in the Western Cape (Joint programme with PC Police], Venue: TBC, 10:00-17:00

Portfolio Committee on Police, (National Assembly), [Gang -related Violence and Extortion Dialogue in the Western Cape (Joint Programme with PC on Police and SC on Security and Justice], S35 NCOP Building, 10:00-17:00

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, 1^st 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, 5^th Floor, Marks Building, 10:00 – 13:00

Select Committee on Appropriations (National Council of Province), [Public Hearings on the 2025 Division of Revenue Bill], Venue: TBC, 10:00 – 13:00

Select Committee on Security and Justice (National Council of Provinces), [Continuation of Gang-related Violence and Extortion Dialogue in the Western Cape (Joint programme with PC Police).], Venue: TBC, 10:00-17:00

Select Committee on Health and Social Services, (National Council of Provinces), [Briefing by the Department of Social Development on the Strategic Plan, 2025/26 Annual Performance Plan and Budget Vote, Consideration and Adoption of Committee Minutes.], Venue: TBC 10:00 – 12:30

Portfolio Committee on Police, (National Assembly), [Continuation of Gang-related Violence and Extortion Dialogue in the Western Cape (Joint Programme with PC on Police and SC on Security and Justice], S12A, NCOP 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.], M514, 5^th floor, Marks Building, 10:00-13:00

TUESDAY, 08 APRIL 2025

Select Committee on Public Petitions and Executive Undertakings (National Council of Provinces), [Consideration and adoption of the progress report on the executive undertakings made by the Minister of Water and Sanitation: During the Sitting of 16 July 2024, Consideration of outstanding minutes.], Venue: TBC, 10:00-12:00

Select Committee on Education and Creative industries, (National Council of Provinces), [Briefing by the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture (DSAC) on their 2025/26 Annual Performance Plan and Budget, Briefing by the Parliament Budget Office on the analysis of the budget allocated to DSAC, Consideration and adoption of Draft Minutes.], Venue: TBC 09:30 – 13:00

WEDNESDAY, 09 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.

Select Committee on Public Infrastructure & Minister in the Presidency, (National Council of Provinces), [Consideration of Negotiating Mandates on the Marine Oil Pollution (Preparedness, Response and Cooperation Bill) [B10 - 2022] (Sec 76) (“the Bill”). Department of Transport Response to the Negotiating Mandates on the Marine Oil Pollution (Preparedness, Response and Cooperation Bill) [B10 - 2022] (Sec 76) (“the Bill”).], M514 Marks Building, 10:00 – 13:00

Select Committee on Appropriations (National Council of Province), [National Treasury responses on 2025 Division Revenue Bill submissions by external stakeholders], Venue: TBC, 10:00-13:00

Select Committee on Security and Justice (National Council of Provinces), [Briefing by JICS on mandate, human rights and prison inspections and DCS response to issues raised in Committee’s Pollsmoor report and JICS report.], Venue: TBC, 10:00-13:00

Select Committee on Health and Social Services, (National Council of Provinces), [Briefing by the Department of Health on the Strategic Plan, 2025/26 Annual Performance Plan and Budget Vote, Consideration and Adoption of Committee Minutes.], Venue: TBC 10:00 – 12:30

TUESDAY, 15 APRIL 2025

Select Committee on Education and Creative industries, (National Council of Provinces), [Briefing by the Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI) on their 2025/26 Annual Performance Plan and Budget, Briefing by the Parliament Budget Office on the analysis of the budget allocated to DSTI.], Venue: TBC 09:30 – 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, 5^th Floor, Marks Building, 10:00 – 13:00.

Select Committee on Public Infrastructure & Minister in the Presidency, (National Council of Provinces), Consideration of Final Mandate on the Marine Oil Pollution (Preparedness, Response and Cooperation Bill) [B10 - 2022] (Sec 76) (“the Bill”). Consideration of Select Committee Report on the Marine Oil Pollution (Preparedness, Response and Cooperation Bill) [B10 - 2022] (Sec 76) (“the Bill”).], M514, 5^th floor, Marks Building, 10:00 – 13:00.

Select Committee on Security and Justice (National Council of Province), [Briefing by the Magistrates Commission on Mandate, Progress with disciplinary proceedings, Systemic challenges arising from 6th parliament, (Discussion on Major review: if available), Committee adoption of minutes and reports.], Venue: TBC, 10:00-13:00

Select Committee on Health and Social Services, (National Council of Provinces), [Briefing by the Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities on the Strategic Plan, 2025/26 Annual Performance Plan and Budget Vote, Consideration and Adoption of Committee Minutes.], Venue: TBC 10:00 – 12:30

Meeting Cancellations

Committee	Date	Agenda	Reason

Approved Local Trips

Committee

Date

Destination

Purpose

PC on Agriculture

24-28 February 2025

North -West Province (Dr Ruth Segomotsi, Ngaka Modiri and Dr Kenneth Kaunda District Municipalities

To monitor progress on the implementation of the Blended Finance Scheme in developing black farmers supported through the Scheme into commercial entities.
The Committee will also assess the impact of the Blended Finance Scheme and to gain first-hand information and experiences of the Blended Finance Scheme (BFS) beneficiaries.

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 2025-02-18

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