Daily Schedule for 2015-07-17
[FRIDAY, 17 JULY 2015] FIRST SESSION, FIFTH PARLIAMENT
PARLIAMENT OF THE
REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA
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NATIONAL ASSEMBLY
AND
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 or not the agendas for the meetings have been amended. For contact numbers see Appendix A.
TUESDAY, 21 JULY 2015
Portfolio Committee on Transport, (National Assembly), [Deliberations on the Merchant Shipping Amendment Bill; Consideration and adoption of Committee Minutes and Committee Programme], Committee Room M315, Third Floor, Marks Building, 09:30
TUESDAY, 28 JULY 2015
Portfolio Committee on Basic Education, (National Assembly), [Consideration of outstanding minutes and reports; Briefing by Department of Basic Education on: Database Management and Support (accuracy/ veracity/ supply and demand); Report on Kha Ri Gude Programme (details i.r.o numbers, targets/ goals/ gains/ achievements, etc.)], Committee Room E249, Second Floor, National Assembly Building, 09:30
Select Committee on Economic and Business Development, (National Council of Provinces), [Formal briefing by the Department of Public Works on Agrément South Africa [B3 B-2015] (National Assembly – sec75); Consideration and adoption of minutes], Committee Room M514, Fifth Floor, Marks Building, 10:00
FRIDAY, 31 JULY 2015
Committee on Constitutional Review, (National Assembly and National Council of Provinces), [Discussion on the report of the Constitutional Review Committee (Fourth Parliament) on workshop held on 23 June 2012; Presentation of the 2015 public submissions], Committee Room M46, Ground Floor, Marks Assembly Building, 09:30
TUESDAY, 4 AUGUST 2015
Portfolio Committee on Basic Education, (National Assembly), [Consideration of outstanding minutes and reports; Briefing by Department of Basic Education on: School Safety/ Violence in Schools/ Bullying at School; Progress in Implementation of Quality Learning and Teaching Campaign (QLTC)], Committee Room 3, Upper Ground Floor, 90 Plein Street, 09:30
Select Committee on Economic and Business Development, (National Council of Provinces), [Deliberations and finalisation of Agrément South Africa [B3 B-2015] (National Assembly – sec75); Consideration and adoption of minutes], Committee Room M514, Fifth Floor, Marks Building, 10:00
WEDNESDAY, 5 AUGUST 2015
Portfolio Committee on Police, (National Assembly), [Briefing by the Civilian Secretariat for Police on the White Paper on Police Input by Civil Society (National Planning Commission, APCOF and ISS)], Good Hope Chamber, Ground Floor, Good Hope Building, 09:00
Portfolio Committee on Higher Education and Training, (National Assembly), [Briefing by the Department of Higher Education and Training on its first quarter performance report of 2015/16], Committee Room V227, Second Floor, Old Assembly Building, 09:30
FRIDAY, 7 AUGUST 2015
Portfolio Committee on Tourism, (National Assembly), [Briefing by National Department of Tourism (NDT) on 2014/15 Quarterly Reports (Q3 and Q4) and including Q1 of 2015/16 financial year. Focus on service delivery and expenditure; Consideration of minutes of the 25th June 2015], Committee Room V119, First Floor, Old Assembly Building, 09:00
TUESDAY, 11 AUGUST 2015
Select Committee on Economic and Business Development, (National Council of Provinces), [Briefing by the Department of Transport on Maritime Transport: Programme 6; Consideration and adoption of minutes], Committee Room M514, Fifth Floor, Marks Building, 10:00
WEDNESDAY, 12 AUGUST 2015
Portfolio Committee on Police, (National Assembly), [Briefing by the South African Police Service (including Provincial Commissioners) and Civilian Secretariat for Police on implementation of DVA; Briefing by Women’s Legal Centre, Legal Resource Centre on the DVA implementation; Input by Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID); Briefing by DPCI on policy guidelines for priority offences], Committee Room E249, Second Floor, National Assembly Building, 09:00
Portfolio Committee on Higher Education and Training, (National Assembly), [Briefing by the State Information Technology Agency on progress report in addressing the certification backlog], Venue to be confirmed, 09:30
FRIDAY, 14 AUGUST 2015
Portfolio Committee on Tourism, (National Assembly), [Briefing by South African Tourism (SAT) on 2014/15 Quarterly Reports (Q3 and Q4) and including Q1 of 2015/16 financial year. Focus on service delivery and expenditure; Consideration of minutes of 7th August 2015], Committee Room V119, First Floor, Old Assembly Building, 09:00
WEDNESDAY, 19 AUGUST 2015
Portfolio Committee on Police, (National Assembly), [Briefing by the Parliamentary researchers on the Farlam-Commission recommendations; Briefing by the South African Police Service (SAPS) on Operation Combat & Operation Fiela; Briefing by SAPS/ Public Works on the roll-out of generators at SAPS stations], Good Hope Chamber, Ground Floor, Good Hope Building, 09:00
Portfolio Committee on Higher Education and Training, (National Assembly), [Briefing by the Council on Higher Education on the Review of the State of Higher Education in South Africa], Old Assembly Chamber, Ground Floor, Old Assembly Building, 09:30
FRIDAY, 21 AUGUST 2015
Portfolio Committee on Tourism, (National Assembly), [Briefing by National Department of Tourism (NDT) on Domestic Tourism; Consideration of minutes of the 14th August 2015], Committee Room V119, First Floor, Old Assembly Building, 09:00
WEDNESDAY, 26 AUGUST 2015
Portfolio Committee on Police, (National Assembly), [Briefing by the Minister of Police on the implementation of the Farlam-Commission Recommendations], Good Hope Chamber, Ground Floor, Good Hope Building, 09:00
Portfolio Committee on Higher Education and Training, (National Assembly), [Briefing by the Department of Higher Education and Training on the Staffing South African Universities Framework; Briefing by the National Research Foundation on funding of post-graduate students], Venue to be confirmed, 09:30
Portfolio Committee on Tourism, (National Assembly), [Briefing by South African Tourism (SAT) on Domestic Tourism; Consideration of minutes of the 21st August 2015], Committee Room V119, First Floor, Old Assembly Building, 09:00
TUESDAY, 1 SEPTEMBER 2015
Select Committee on Economic and Business Development, (National Council of Provinces), [Briefing on the progress report by the National Treasury on the implementation of the Jobs Fund; Consideration and adoption of minutes], Committee Room M514, Fifth Floor, Marks Building, 10:00
WEDNESDAY, 2 SEPTEMBER 2015
Portfolio Committee on Police, (National Assembly), [Briefing by the South African Police Service (SAPS), Civilian Secretariat for Police (CSP), Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) on the quarterly and six monthly reports], Good Hope Chamber, Ground Floor, Good Hope Building, 09:00
Portfolio Committee on Higher Education and Training, (National Assembly), [Briefing by the Department of Higher Education and Training on the Higher Education Bill 2015], Committee Room V227, Second Floor, Old Assembly Building, 09:30
WEDNESDAY, 9 SEPTEMBER 2015
Portfolio Committee on Police, (National Assembly), [Introduction of the Critical Infrastructure Amendment Bill by the Minister of Police], Good Hope Chamber, Ground Floor, Good Hope Building, 09:00
Portfolio Committee on Higher Education and Training, (National Assembly), [Briefing by the Department of Higher Education and Training on progress report in the migration of Nursing and Agricultural Colleges from provinces], Old Assembly Chamber, Ground Floor, Old Assembly Building, 09:30
TUESDAY, 22 SEPTEMBER 2015
Portfolio Committee on Police, (National Assembly), [Public Hearing of the Critical Infrastructure Bill], Good Hope Chamber, Ground Floor, Good Hope Building, 09:00
Portfolio Committee on Higher Education and Training, (National Assembly), [Public hearings on the Higher Education Bill 2015], Venue to be confirmed, 09:30
Select Committee on Economic and Business Development, (National Council of Provinces), [Briefing by the Department of Small Business Development on the work of entities and agencies; Consideration and adoption of minutes], Committee Room M514, Fifth Floor, Marks Building, 10:00
WEDNESDAY, 23 SEPTEMBER 2015
Portfolio Committee on Police, (National Assembly), [Public Hearing of the Critical Infrastructure Bill], Good Hope Chamber, Ground Floor, Good Hope Building, 09:00
Portfolio Committee on Higher Education and Training, (National Assembly), [Public hearings on the Higher Education Bill 2015], Venue to be confirmed, 09:30
Meeting Cancellations
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Approved Workshops
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Approved Local Trips
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Ad Hoc Committee to consider the report by the Minister of Police in reply to recommendations in the Report of Ad Hoc Committee to Consider the Report by the President regarding Security upgrades at the Nkandla Private Residence of the President |
20 – 24 July 2015 |
KwaZulu-Natal |
Oversight Visit to KZN. |
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Standing Committee on Appropriations |
20 – 24 July 2015 |
Gauteng |
To determine the progress made by PRASA on the delivery of infrastructure projects under the Station Modernization Project and to assess its readiness for the roll-out of the Rolling Stock Fleet Renewal Programme. To determine the progress made by National Treasury with regard to supporting large cities to accelerate economic growth and integrated development through its Cities Support Programme. |
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Portfolio Committee on Basic Education |
20 – 24 July 2015 |
Limpopo and Mpumalanga |
Oversight and Monitoring Visit: State of Farm Schools/ Rural Schools and implementation of Inclusive Education and Special Needs Schools. |
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Standing Committee on Finance |
21 July 2015 |
Durban |
Oversight Visit to the Port Entry (Harbour) in Durban. |
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Portfolio Committee on Sport and Recreation |
21 – 22 July 2015 |
Eastern Cape |
Assessing the use of DORA grant allocated to the province for the implementation of Sport and Recreation programmes for providing sporting opportunities to the communities; exploring whether provincial plans are aligned to the mandate of Sport and Recreation SA (SRSA) of implementing the National Sport and Recreation Plan (NSRP) vis-à-vis the provincial outcomes; assessing the impact of facilities built for sport and recreation through the assistance of the National Lottery and Sport Trust; and monitoring the implementation of the model on sport focused schools in assisting talented athletes to achieve their potential. |
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PC on Rural Development and Land Reform |
20 – 24 July 2015 |
Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal |
Oversight visit to the offices of the Commission on Restitution of Land Rights. |
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PC on Energy |
21 – 24 July 2015 |
Gauteng and North West |
Oversight visit |
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PC on Arts and Culture |
20 – 24 July 2015 |
Limpopo |
Oversight visit |
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PC on Water and Sanitation |
20 – 22 July 2015 |
Gauteng |
Strategic Planning Workshop |
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PC on Water and Sanitation |
22 – 24 July 2015 |
Limpopo |
Oversight visit |
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PC on Environmental Affairs |
20 – 24 July 2015 |
Gauteng and Mpumalanga |
Oversight visit |
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PC on Higher Education and Training |
20 – 24 July 2015 |
Western Cape |
Oversight visit to the Cape Peninsula University of Technology, University of the Western Cape, False Bay TVET College and College of Cape Town TVET College. |
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PC on Public Service and Administration as well as Planning, Performance, Monitoring and Evaluation |
20 – 24 July 2015 |
Gauteng and North West Provinces |
Oversight visit |
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PC on Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries |
20 – 24 July 2015 |
Limpopo Province |
Oversight visit. The purpose of the oversight visit is to oversee the implementation of the Agricultural Policy Action Plan (APAP) through the development of commodity value chains; implementation of the Fetsa Tlala food production initiative; inland aquaculture development; and the management of community forestry plantations and benefits that are derived from these plantations by the communities. |
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PC on Human Settlements |
20 – 24 July 2015 |
Gauteng |
Continuation Of Oversight Visit to Gauteng. |
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Standing Committee on Public Accounts |
20 – 23 July 2015 |
Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal |
Oversight visit |
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PC on Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs |
20 – 24 July 2015 |
North West and Limpopo |
Oversight visit |
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PC on Communications |
21 – 23 July 2015 |
Gauteng |
Oversight visit |
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PC on International Relations and Co-operation |
20 – 24 July 2015 |
Gauteng |
Oversight visit |
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PC on Health |
20 – 24 July 2015 |
Limpopo |
Oversight visit |
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Portfolio Committee on Home Affairs |
20 – 24 July 2015 |
Northern Cape |
The purpose of the visit is to conduct oversight visit to the Offices of the Department of Home Affairs and ports of entry in that province. |
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PC on Transport |
22 – 23 July 2015 |
Gauteng |
Oversight visit |
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PC on Defence and Military Veterans |
21 – 24 July 2015 |
Pretoria |
Oversight visit |
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PC on Mineral Resources |
21 – 24 July 2015 |
Mpumalanga |
Oversight visit |
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Portfolio Committee on Social Development |
19 – 24 July 2015 |
Northern Cape |
Oversight visit to Kimberley and De Aar. |
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Portfolio Committee on Tourism |
20 – 24 July 2015 |
Eastern Cape |
Oversight visit. The Committee will be visiting the following areas (towns) – East London, King Williamstown, Bhisho, Grahamstown and Port Elizabeth. The objectives of the oversight visit are: To assess the state of tourism in the province; To receive briefings from municipalities on the state of tourism in their metropolitan municipalities; To visit and assess selected Social Responsibility Intervention (SRI) projects such as the: Mdantsane Lodge; Kiwane Campsite; Steve Biko Heritage Trail; Grahamstown Caravan Park; and Motherwell Eco-tourism project; and To visit some of the SMMEs supported through the Tourism Enterprise Partnership (TEP). |
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Portfolio Committee on Science and Technology |
21 – 23 July 2015 |
Cape Town |
Strategic Planning Session |
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Portfolio Committee on Public Enterprises |
21 – 22 July 2015 |
Johannesburg, Gauteng Province |
Strategic Planning Workshop |
Approved International Trips
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Cancelled/Postponed Local/ International Trips
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Joint Committee on Ethics and Members’ Interest |
Registrar: Fazella Mahomed |
021 403 2477 |
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Ad Hoc Committee to Consider the Report by the President regarding the security upgrades at the Nkandla Private Residence of the President |
CS: Akhona Busakwe |
021 403 3859 |
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Ad Hoc Committee to Consider submissions by the President in response to the Public Protector’s Report |
CS: Akhona Busakwe |
021 403 3859 |
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Ad Hoc Committee to consider the report by the Minister of Police in reply to recommendations in the Report of Ad Hoc Committee to Consider the Report by the President regarding Security upgrades at the Nkandla Private Residence of the President |
CS: Pilate Gwebu |
021 403 8257 |
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Ad Hoc Joint Committee on Probing Violence Against Foreign Nationals |
CS: Eddie Mathonsi |
021 403 3826 |
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Constitutional Review Committee |
CS: Pat Jayiya |
021 403 3661 |
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Multi-Party Women’s Caucus |
CS: Bryan Mantyi |
021 403 3796 |
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Joint Standing Committee on Defence |
CS: Bulelwa Madikane |
021 403 2223 |
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Joint Standing Committee on Intelligence |
Committee Coordinator: |
021 403 2793 |
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PC on Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries |
CS: Albertina Kakaza |
021 403 3765 |
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PC on Arts and Culture |
CS: Ajabulile Mtiya |
021 403 8106 |
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PC on Basic Education |
CS: Llewellyn Brown |
021 403 3764 |
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PC on Higher Education and Training |
CS: Anele Kabingesi |
021 403 3760 |
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PC on Communications |
CS: Thembinkosi Ngoma |
021 403 3733 |
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PC on Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs |
CS: Shereen Cassiem |
021 403 3769 |
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PC on Justice and Correctional Services |
CS: Cindy Balie |
021 403 3667 |
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PC on Defence and Military Veterans |
CS: Mandy Balie |
021 403 3673 |
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PC on Economic Development |
CS: Peter-Paul Mbele |
021 403 8072 |
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PC on Environmental Affairs |
CS: Tyhileka Madubela |
021 403 3713 |
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PC on Energy |
CS: Arico Kotze |
021 403 3662 |
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Standing Committee on Finance |
CS: Allan Wicomb |
021 403 3759 |
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PC on Health |
CS: Vuyokazi Majalamba |
021 403 3770 |
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PC on Home Affairs |
CS: Eddie Mathonsi |
021 403 3826 |
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PC on Human Settlements |
CS: Kholiswa Pasiya |
021 403 3725 |
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PC on International Relations and Co-operation |
CS: Lubabalo Sigwela |
021 403 3808 |
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PC on Labour |
CS: Zolani Sakasa |
021 403 3735 |
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PC on Mineral Resources |
CS: Ayanda Boss |
021 403 3768 |
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PC on Police |
CS: Babalwa Mbengo |
021 403 3741 |
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PC on Public Enterprises |
CS: Disang Mocumi |
021 403 8115 |
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PC on Public Service and Administration/ Planning, Performance, Monitoring and Evaluation |
CS: Zola Vice |
021 403 3755 |
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PC on Public Works |
CS: Akhona Busakwe |
021 403 3859 |
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PC on Rural Development and Land Reform |
CS: Phumla Nyamza |
021 403 3852 |
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PC on Science and Technology |
CS: Shanaaz Isaacs |
021 403 3763 |
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PC on Small Business Development |
CS: King Kunene |
021 403 3772 |
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PC on Social Development |
CS: Lindiwe Ntsabo |
021 403 8230 |
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PC on Sport and Recreation |
CS: Suné Pauw |
021 403 3761 |
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PC on Telecommunications and Postal Services |
CS: Hajiera Salie |
021 403 8264 |
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PC on Tourism |
CS: Jerry Boltina |
021 403 8270 |
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PC on Trade and Industry |
CS: Andre Hermans |
021 403 3776 |
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PC on Transport |
CS: Valerie Carelse |
021 403 3272 |
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PC on Water and Sanitation |
CS: Mahdiyah Solomons |
021 403 3844 |
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PC on Women in the Presidency |
CS: Neliswa Nobatana |
021 403 3840 |
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Standing Committee on Auditor-General |
CS: Johnny Ramrock |
021 403 3671 |
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Standing Committee on Public Accounts |
CS: Ntombi Nkabinde |
021 403 2376 |
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Standing Committee on Appropriations |
CS: Darrin Arends |
021 403 8105 |
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Select Committee on Appropriations |
CS: Lubabalo Nodada |
021 403 3669 |
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Select Committee on Education and Recreation |
CS: Mzuyanda Dlanga |
021 403 3838 |
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Select Committee on Social Services |
CS: Marcelle Williams |
021 403 3779 |
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Select Committee on Economic and Business Development |
CS: Grace Dinizulu |
021 403 3779 |
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Select Committee on Trade and International Relations |
CS: Hlupheka Mtileni |
021 403 8077 |
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Select Committee on Finance |
CS: Zolani Rento |
021 403 8071 |
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Select Committee on Petitions and Executive Undertakings |
CS: Nkanyiso Mkhize |
021 403 8086 |
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Select Committee on Security and Justice |
CS: Gurshwyn Dixon |
021 403 3771 |
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Select Committee on Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs |
CS: Moses Manele |
021 403 3823 |
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Select Committee on Land and Mineral Resources |
CS: Asgar Bawa |
021 403 3762 |
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Select Committee on Communications and Public Enterprises |
CS: Phumelele Sibisi |
021 403 3660 |
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