Daily Schedule for 2025-03-07

[FRIDAY, 07 MARCH 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

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 outstanding minutes.], Virtual meeting platform, 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

Portfolio Committee on Small Business Development, (National Assembly), [Presentation of shortlisted candidates; Consideration and adoption of a plan for conducting interviews.], Virtual meeting platform, 15:00-17:00

Portfolio Committee on Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, (National Assembly), [Consideration and finalization of list of stakeholders to be invited to public hearings of the NSE Bill [B1-2024; Committee discussion on focus areas and province(s) to be visited for oversight (1-4 April 2025); Overview of all submissions received on NSE Bill [B1-2024], Committee room 4^,Fourth floor, 90 Plein Street, 09:30.

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

Portfolio Committee on Home Affairs (National Assembly), [Committee deliberation on the Political Party Funding upper limits and disclosure thresholds for political parties, independent candidates and independent representatives. Responses by the Department of Home Affairs and the Parliament Legal Services on the submissions and public hearings on the Immigration Amendment Bill [B 8 – 2024]. Briefing by the Minister of Home Affairs on matters of governance raised by labour unions and GPW management and the Minister’s oversight visit to Bosman Printing Factory. Briefing by the Border Management Authority (BMA) on the report of the festive season operations.], M46, Ground floor, Marks Building 10:00 – 13:00

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

Standing Committee on Public Accounts, (National Assembly), [Briefing by the National Treasury on various matters relating to Procurement, SOCs, and cost management (value for money on goods/services procured.], M514, Fifth floor, Marks Building, 09:00 -13:00.

Portfolio Committee on Trade and Industry, (National Assembly), [Briefing by the IDC on its amended/revised APP, and 3^rd quarter financial and non-financial performance for the 2024/25 financial year], Committee Room 2, 90 Plein, 09:30-13:00

Portfolio Committee on Public Service and Administration (National Assembly), [Joint meeting with Portfolio Committee on Public Service and Administration and Standing Committee on Finance on the SATBVC State Committee petition on pension redress], Good Hope Chambers, Ground Floor, Parliament, 10h00-13h00.

Portfolio Committee on Sport, Arts and Culture (National Assembly), [Briefing by the Department on Sport, Arts and Culture on the stability and governance matters at all entities; (board appointments and governance); Update by the Department on all criminal cases (case numbers etc) and forensic investigations within the entities; federations and CCIFSA. Consideration and adoption of minutes.], S26, Ground floor, NCOP Building, 09:30 -12:45

Portfolio Committee on Environment, Forestry and Fisheries, (National Assembly), [Briefing by the South African National Biodiversity Institute on their First and Second Quarter Reports for the 2024/25 financial year; Briefing by the iSimangaliso Wetland Park Authority on their First and Second Quarter Reports for the 2024/25 financial year; and Briefing by the SAFCOL on their First and Second Quarter Reports for the 2024/25 financial year.], Virtual meeting platform, 09:30-13:00

Portfolio Committee on Transport, (National Assembly), [Public Hearings on the Merchant Shipping Bill [B 12 – 2023], Cape Sun Hotel, 23 Strand Street, Cape Town City Centre, 09:00

Portfolio Committee on Agriculture, (National Assembly), [Briefing on the Department of Agriculture, on 2024/25 Q3 Performance & Expenditure Report and progress on implementation of Audit Improvement Plans by the former Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development (DALRRD), Agricultural Research Council (ARC), Onderstepoort Biological Products (OBP), National Agricultural Marketing Council (NAMC) and the Perishable Products Export Control Board (PPECB). Response by the Department of Agriculture on agricultural matters pronounced in 2025 SONA], M314, Third floor, Marks Building, 09:30 – 13:00.

Portfolio Committee on Minerals and Petroleum Resources (National Assembly), [Briefing by the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources on the State of the South African Mining Industry, and briefing on the Exploration and the Critical Minerals Strategy for the Mining Industry of South Africa, Consideration and adoption of Minutes of 18 February 2025] S35, 1st Floor, NCOP Building, 09:00 – 13:00

Portfolio Committee on Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities (National Assembly), [Briefing by the Content Advisor on scoring outcome; Briefing by the Legal Advisor on NYDA legal processes; Deliberations and adoption of the NYDA report; Briefing on the establishment and appointment of candidates to the National Council on Gender-Based Violence and Femicide Board (NCGBVF). Consideration and adoption of the GBVF Council nomination advertisement and programme; Adoption of minutes and report.], S12A, Ground floor, NCOP Building, 09:00 – 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.], Room 1, Castle of Good Hope, Buitenkant Street, City Bowl, Cape Town, 09:30 – 13:00

Select Committee on Economic Development and Trade, (National Council of Provinces), [Briefing by South African Broadcasting Corporation on the entity’s financial sustainability, operational challenges and problems encountered in the implementation of its turnaround strategy. Briefing by South African Broadcasting Corporation on its new strategy, Consideration and adoption of minutes.], M514, Fifth floor, Marks building, 16:00-19:30

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.

Joint meeting with Standing Committee on Appropriations, Select Committee on Finance and Standing Committee on Finance, Select Committee on Appropriations, (National Council of Provinces), [2025 Budget lock-up Session.], (TBC, 11:00-14:00

Select Committee on 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 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 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

Portfolio Committee on Trade and Industry, (National Assembly), [Briefing by the NCR on its amended/revised APP, and 3^rd quarter financial and non-financial performance for the 2024/25 financial year], M201, Second floor, Marks Building, 09:30-13:00

Portfolio Committee on Electricity and Energy, (National Assembly), from 09:00- 11:00 Briefing by the Secretariat of the G20 Energy Workstream on the following: The objectives of the Energy Workstream, Planning and Logistics for the Workstream, The role of the Portfolio Committee in the Workstream.11:00 – 13:00 Briefing by the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) on investigations undertaken, relating to Eskom.], S35, First floor, NCOP Building, 09:00 – 13:00

THURSDAY, 13 MARCH 2025

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

Joint Standing Committee on Financial Management of Parliament, (National Assembly and National Council of Provinces) [2023/24 Annual Report of the Parliament of the RSA: briefings by the Auditor-General of South Africa, and the Executive Authority and administration.], M514, 5^th Floor, Marks Building, 14:00 – 18:00

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, City of Tshwane, City of Ekurhuleni, City of Johannesburg, City of Cape Town], M514, Fifth Floor, Marks Building, 09:30-13:00

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 with the 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

Joint Standing Committee on Financial Management of Parliament, (National Assembly and National Council of Provinces), [Parliament of the RSA performance in quarters 1 to 3 of 2024/25: briefings by the Executive Authority and the administration.], M514, 5^th Floor, Marks Building, 17:00 – 18:00

Portfolio Committee on Environment, Forestry and Fisheries, (National Assembly), [Briefing by the overview by the DFFE on Waste Management including the state of landfill sites in South Africa; Briefing by SALGA on the state of waste management in South Africa; Briefing by Metros on their Waste Management (including the state of landfill sites): City of Johannesburg, City of Ekurhuleni City of Tshwane.], Virtual meeting platform, 09:30-13:00

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, First floor, 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, Third 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, Fourth 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 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 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

Portfolio Committee on Trade and Industry, (National Assembly), [Briefing by the NRCS on its amended/revised APP, and 3^rd quarter financial and non-financial performance for the 2024/25 financial year], S35, First floor, NCOP Building, 09:30-13:00

Portfolio Committee on Electricity and Energy, (National Assembly), [Briefing and update by the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy on the Gas Industry and gas exploitation in the country, with a focus on addressing the Gas Cliff.], M201, Second floor, Marks building, 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 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

Select Committee on Finance (National Council of Provinces), Briefing by Provincial Treasuries (Eastern Cape and Northwest) on their quarterly reports.], Good Hope Chamber, 10:00-13:00

Portfolio Committee on Trade and Industry, (National Assembly), [Briefing by the DTIC and the B-BBEE Commission on transformation, the BEE Codes of Good Practice and the implementation of Industry Sector Codes, Consideration of the first draft of the Committee’s oversight report], Committee Room 1, 90 Plein Street, 09:30-13:00

Portfolio Committee on Environment, Forestry and Fisheries, (National Assembly), [Briefing by the South African Weather Service on their First and Second Quarterly Reports for the 2024/25 financial year; and Briefing by the South African National Parks on their First and Second Quarter Reports for the 2024/25 financial year.], Virtual meeting platform, 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 National Treasury on the 2025 Division of Revenue Bill, 2025 Appropriation Bill and 2025 Eskom Bill, S26, First Floor, NCOP Building.], 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 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

Joint Standing Committee on Financial Management of Parliament, (National Assembly and National Council of Provinces), [Reconstruction of Parliament buildings affected by the 2022 fire: oversight visit to the reconstruction site. Reconstruction of the buildings affected by the 2022 fire: briefing on the background and status of the project to restore the affected buildings, and related matters. Consideration and adoption of the committee reports on: the 2023/24 Annual Report of the Parliament of the RSA; and the Parliament of the RSA’s performance from 1 April to 31 December 2024.], M514, 5^th Floor, Marks Building, 09:00 – 18:00

Portfolio Committee on Higher Education and Training (National Assembly), [Briefing National Education, Health and Allied Workers Union (NEHAWU) and National Tertiary Education Union (NTEU) on challenges of workers in the post-school education and training (PSET) sector.], Committee Room S12A, Ground floor, NCOP Building, 09:00-13:00

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, First floor, NCOP Building, 10:00-17:00

Select Committee on Finance (National Council of Provinces), [Briefing by Provincial Treasuries (Gauteng and Western Cape) on their quarterly reports.], Committee Room 2, Ground floor, 90 Plein Street, 10:00-13:00

Joint committee with Portfolio Committee on Transport and the Portfolio Committee on Trade and Industry, (National Assembly), [Meeting with the Portfolio Committee on Transport on competition matters in the budget airline industry, Formal consideration of the Committee’s oversight report, Consideration of 2025/26 1^st Quarter Programme], M46, Ground floor, Marks Building, 09:30-13:00

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, 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 Provinces), [Consultation with South African Local Government Association (SALGA) and Financial and Fiscal Commission (FFC) on the 2025 Division of Revenue Bill, 2025 Appropriation Bill and 2025 Eskom Bill.], S26, First Floor, NCOP Building, 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 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, Ground floor, NCOP Building, 10:00-13:00

Portfolio Committee on Trade and Industry, (National Assembly), [Briefing by the DTIC on the development and implementation of the Energy and provincial One-Stop-Shops, Briefing by the DTIC on progress in implementing the DTIC Group’s red-tape reduction interventions, Consideration of the first draft of the Committee’s report on DTIC 2nd and 3rd Quarter financial and non-financial performance for the 2024/25 finan cial year], Virtual meeting platform, 09:30-13:00

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

Joint Standing Committee on Financial Management of Parliament, (National Assembly and National Council of Provinces), [Briefings by the Parliamentary Budget Office on its: mandate and functions (09h00-13h00); and 2023/24 Annual Report.], Committee Room 2, Upper Ground Floor, 90 Plein Street, 09:00 – 18:00

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

Select Committee on Finance (National Council of Provinces), Briefing by Auditor General and National Treasury on the performance of provincial Treasuries and their entities.], Committee Room 1, Ground Floor, 90 Plein Street, 10:00-13:00

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 Provinces), [Briefing by Parliamentary Budget Office on the 2025 Division of Revenue Bill, 2025 Appropriation Bill and 2025 Eskom Bill.], S12A, Ground Floor, NCOP Building, 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 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 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

Select Committee on Finance (National Council of Provinces), [Adoption of Committee minutes, reports and second term programme.], Committee Room 1, Ground floor, 90 Plein Street, 09:00-13:00

Select Committee on Appropriations, (National Council of Provinces), [Public hearings on 2025 Division of Revenue Bill, 2025 Appropriation Bill and 2025 Eskom Bill.], S12A, Ground Floor, NCOP Building, 10:00-13:00

WEDNESDAY, 07 MAY 2025

Select Committee on Appropriations, (National Council of Provinces), National Treasury responses on 2025 Division of Revenue Bill submissions and comments by external stakeholders, S12A, Ground Floor, NCOP Building, 10:00-13:00

WEDNESDAY, 21 MAY 2025

Select Committee on Appropriations, (National Council of Provinces), Consideration of Negotiating Mandates on 2025 Division of Revenue Bill, S12A, Ground Floor, NCOP Building, 10:00-13:00

WEDNESDAY, 28 MAY 2025

Select Committee on Appropriations, (National Council of Provinces), Consideration of Final Mandates and draft Report on 2025 Division of Revenue Bill, S12A, Ground Floor, NCOP Building, 10:00-13:00

WEDNESDAY, 04 JUNE 2025

Select Committee on Appropriations, (National Council of Provinces), Consultation with the Parliamentary Budget Office on 2025 Appropriation Bill and 2025 Eskom Bill, S12A, Ground Floor, NCOP Building, 10:00-13:00

WEDNESDAY, 11 JUNE 2025

Select Committee on Appropriations, (National Council of Provinces), Responses by National Treasury on 2025 Appropriation Bill and 2025 Eskom Bill submissions and comments, S12A, Ground Floor, NCOP Building, 10:00-13:00

WEDNESDAY, 18 JUNE 2025

Select Committee on Appropriations, (National Council of Provinces), Consideration of draft Reports on 2025 Appropriation Bill and 2025 Eskom Bill, S12A, Ground 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 2025-03-07

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