Daily Schedule for 2016-02-08
[MONDAY, 8 FEBRUARY 2016] FIRST SESSION, FIFTH 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 or not the agendas for the meetings have been amended. For contact numbers see Appendix A.
TUESDAY, 9 FEBRUARY 2016
Portfolio Committee on Basic Education, (National Assembly), [Briefing by the Department of Basic Education on the following: Matric Results 2015; Status Report on Schools Reopening for 2016; Update on findings/ recommendations in respect of Oversight Visits to Limpopo and Mpumalanga; Consideration of outstanding Draft Minutes and Draft Reports], Committee Room G26, Ground Floor, National Assembly Building, 09:30
Portfolio Committee on Trade and Industry, (National Assembly), [Briefing on the draft Credit Life Insurance Regulations; Briefing on the Review of Limitations on Fees and Interest Rates Regulations; Briefing on the National Credit Amendment Act Regulations], Committee Room M514, Fifth Floor, Marks Building, 09:30
Portfolio Committee on Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, (National Assembly), [Briefing by the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF) on Fishing Rights Allocation Process (FRAP) and progress report on the implementation of Small Scale Fisheries (SSF) Policy; Briefing by DAFF on the implementation of Veterinary and Para-veterinary Professions Amendment Act (Act No. 16 of 2012) and finalisation of the Compulsory Community Services (CCS) Regulations for veterinarians], Old Assembly Chamber, Ground Floor, Old Assembly Building, 09:30
Portfolio Committee on Transport, (National Assembly), [Consideration and adoption of Committee report on the International Convention on Liability and Compensation for Damage in Connection with Hazardous and Noxious Substances by Sea, 2010 (HNS Convention); Consideration of oversight reports: Formulation of recommendations; Consideration and adoption of minutes], Committee Room V226, Second Floor, Old Assembly Building, 09:30
Portfolio Committee on Police, (National Assembly), [Briefing on foreign training on the professionalising of the Police: South African Police Service (SAPS) and Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI); Evaluation briefing on Paarl Police University and training programmes by SAPS, UNISA, South African Police Union (SAPU), POPCRU and Institute for Security Studies (ISS); Briefing by David Bruce on his Research], Committee Room M314, Third Floor, Marks Building, 10:00
Standing Committee on Finance, (National Assembly), [Financial Intelligence Centre Amendment Bill [B33-2015] Deliberations], Committee Room M46, Ground Floor, Marks Building, 10:00-16:00
WEDNESDAY, 10 FEBRUARY 2016
Portfolio Committee on Trade and Industry, (National Assembly), [Briefing on the newly established Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) Commission; Briefing on the Black Industrialist incentive; Briefing on the final Special Economic Zone (SEZ) regulations], Committee Room E249, Second Floor, National Assembly Building, 09:00-14:30
Portfolio Committee on Higher Education and Training, (National Assembly), [Briefing by the Department of Higher Education and Training on registration and enrolment in Universities and TVET Colleges in 2016; Briefing by the National Student Financial Aid Scheme on allocation of funds to Universities and TVET Colleges in 2016], Committee Room M514, Fifth Floor, Marks Building, 09:30
Standing Committee on Finance, (National Assembly), [Public Hearings on Financial Sector Regulation “Twin Peaks” Bill [B34-2015], National Treasury Response and Deliberations], Committee Room M46, Ground Floor, Marks Building, 10:00-16:00
Select Committee on Petitions and Executive Undertakings, (National Council of Provinces), [Hearing on Love Knysna Petition (Petition on the alleged maladministration, fraud and financial irregularities at Knysna Local Municipality)], Committee Room M314, Third Floor, Marks Building, 14:00-16:00
TUESDAY, 16 FEBRUARY 2016
Portfolio Committee on Telecommunications and Postal Services, (National Assembly), [Briefing by Department and Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) on spectrum policy and processes moving forward], Committee Room M46, Ground Floor, Marks Building, 09:00
Portfolio Committee on Home Affairs, (National Assembly), [Briefing by the Electoral Commission on the readiness for 2016 Local Government Elections; Consideration of written submissions to the Committee Bill on Immigration; Response by the Department of Home Affairs on written submissions on the Committee Bill on Immigration and deliberations/ finalisation of Bill; Briefing by the Content Advisor on implications of State of the Nation Address (SONA) 2016 for Home Affairs], Committee Room 1, Upper Ground Floor, 90 Plein Street, 09:00
Portfolio Committee on Basic Education, (National Assembly), [Briefing by the Department of Basic Education on the following: Matric Results 2015; Status Report on Schools Reopening for 2016; Update on findings/ recommendations in respect of Oversight Visits to Limpopo and Mpumalanga; Consideration of outstanding Draft Minutes and Draft Reports], Committee Room V119, First Floor, Old Assembly Building, 09:30
Portfolio Committee on Public Works, (National Assembly), [Briefing by the Independent Development Trust on their 2014/15 Annual Report; Consideration and adoption of Committee minutes], Committee Room S26, First Floor, NCOP Building, 09:30
Portfolio Committee on Higher Education and Training, (National Assembly), [Public Hearings on the Higher Education Amendment Bill [B36-2015]], Good Hope Chamber, Ground Floor, Good Hope Building, 09:30
Select Committee on Social Services, (National Council of Provinces), [Annual Report Briefing: South African Social Security Agency (SASSA); Briefing by the Department of Social Development on the Draft regulations for approval by Parliament, Submitted on 4 June 2015 in terms of section 43(4)(a) of the Prevention and Combating of Trafficking in Persons Act, 2013 (No 7 of 2013); Directives submitted to Parliament on 4 June 2015 in terms of section 44(7)(a) of the Prevention and Combating of Trafficking in Persons Act, 2013 (No 7 of 2013); Adoption of Committee Minutes], Venue to be confirmed, 10:00
Select Committee on Economic and Business Development, (National Council of Provinces), [Briefing by the National Treasury on the implementation of Jobs Fund], Committee Room M515, Fifth Floor, Marks Building, 10:00
WEDNESDAY, 17 FEBRUARY 2016
Portfolio Committee on Justice and Correctional Services, (National Assembly), [Briefing by the Department of Correctional Services (DCS) on its performance in the third quarter of 2015/16 (1 September to 30 December 2015); Briefing by the Department of Correctional Services on all finalised and ongoing forensic investigations], Committee Room M315, Third Floor, Marks Building, 09:00
Portfolio Committee on Police, (National Assembly), [Seminar on Risk Factors for Policing including: South African Police Service (SAPS)/ POPCRU/ SAPU], Committee Room G26, Ground Floor, National Assembly Building, 09:00-15:00
Portfolio Committee on Higher Education and Training, (National Assembly), [Public Hearings on the Higher Education Amendment Bill [B36-2015]], Committee Room 1, Upper Ground Floor, 90 Plein Street, 09:30
Select Committee on Trade and International Relations, (National Council of Provinces), [Briefing by the Department of International Relations and Cooperation on the progress towards the operationalization of South African Development Partnership Agency (SADPA)], Committee Room M515, Fifth Floor, Marks Building, 10:00
Select Committee on Communications and Public Enterprises, (National Council of Provinces), [Briefing on the Report and Financial Statements of Denel SOC Ltd for 2014/15, including the report of the Independent Auditors on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014/15], Committee Room M514, Fifth Floor, Marks Building, 10:00
FRIDAY, 19 FEBRUARY 2016
Portfolio Committee on Higher Education and Training, (National Assembly), [Public Hearings on the Higher Education Amendment Bill [B36-2015]], Old Assembly Chamber, Ground Floor, Old Assembly Building, 09:30
TUESDAY, 23 FEBRUARY 2016
Portfolio Committee on Telecommunications and Postal Services, (National Assembly), [Briefing by South African Post Office (SAPO) on 2014/2015 annual report and other outstanding issues and reports], Committee Room S12A, Ground Floor, NCOP Building, 09:00
Portfolio Committee on Home Affairs, (National Assembly), [Briefing by the Department of Home Affairs on the Second and Third Quarter Expenditure and Performance Reports of 2015/2016], Committee Room M314, Third Floor, Marks Building, 09:00
Portfolio Committee on Public Works, (National Assembly), [Briefing by the Construction Industry Development Board (cidb) and the Council for the Built Environment (CBE) on their 2014/15 Annual Report], Committee Room S26, First Floor, NCOP Building, 09:30
Portfolio Committee on Basic Education, (National Assembly), [Briefing by Department of Basic Education on the following: Issues emanating from State of the Nation Address (SONA) 2016; 2nd and 3rd Quarterly Report of the Department of Basic Education; Consideration of outstanding Draft Minutes and Draft Reports], Old Assembly Chamber, Ground Floor, Old Assembly Building, 09:30
Portfolio Committee on Police, (National Assembly), [Briefing by Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) and Civilian Secretariat for Police on the 3rd quarterly reports and assessment], Committee Room V227, Second Floor, Old Assembly Building, 10:00
Portfolio Committee on Justice and Correctional Services, (National Assembly), [Briefing by the Department of Correctional Services (DCS) on the implementation of its IT-modernisation project, and related matters], Committee Room M315, Third Floor, Marks Building, 10:00
WEDNESDAY, 24 FEBRUARY 2016
Portfolio Committee on Police, (National Assembly), [Briefing by South African Police Service (SAPS) Crime Intelligence on their budget; Briefing by SAPS and National Treasury on programme 6 matters; Briefing by SAPS on the impact of the reprioritisation of the Budget; Briefing by SAPS on the 3rd quarterly report and assessments], Committee Room G26, Ground Floor, National Assembly Building, 09:00
Portfolio Committee on Higher Education and Training, (National Assembly), [Consideration of the Higher Education Amendment Bill [B36-2015] (Responses by the Department)], Committee Room 1, Upper Ground Floor, 90 Plein Street, 09:30-14:30
Select Committee on Trade and International Relations, (National Council of Provinces), [Briefing by the Department of Trade and Industry on the Black Industrialist Policy], Committee Room M514, Fifth Floor, Marks Building, 10:00
Select Committee on Communications and Public Enterprises, (National Council of Provinces), [Briefing on the Report (Integrated) and Financial Statements of SAA SOC Ltd for 2013/14, including a report of the Independent Auditors on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2013/14], Committee Room M515, Fifth Floor, Marks Building, 10:00
TUESDAY, 1 MARCH 2016
Portfolio Committee on Telecommunications and Postal Services, (National Assembly), [Briefing by Broad Band Infraco (BBI) 2014/15 annual report and other outstanding issues and reports], Committee Room S12A, Ground Floor, NCOP Building, 09:00
Portfolio Committee on Public Works, (National Assembly), [Briefing by the Department of Public Works on the oceans economy programme and the green buildings framework], Committee Room S26, First Floor, NCOP Building, 09:30
Portfolio Committee on Basic Education, (National Assembly), [Update by Department of Basic Education (DBE) and Department of Telecommunications and Postal Services (DTPS) on provision of ICT in schools; Consideration of outstanding Draft Minutes and Draft Reports], Old Assembly Chamber, Ground Floor, Old Assembly Building, 09:30
Portfolio Committee on Home Affairs, (National Assembly), [Briefing by the Department of Home Affairs on the Border Management Agency (BMA) Bill], Committee Room 2, Upper Ground Floor, 90 Plein Street, 09:30
Select Committee on Social Services, (National Council of Provinces), [Joint Meeting: Border control and management], Committee Room V227, Second Floor, Old Assembly Building, 10:00
WEDNESDAY, 2 MARCH 2016
Portfolio Committee on Police, (National Assembly), [Briefings on South African Police Service (SAPS) members on Employee Wellness Programmes; Briefing on the work of SAPS Research Unit; Briefing by the Civilian Secretariat for Police on Research programme; Briefing by the Compensation Commissioner on Police Portfolio], Committee Room G26, Ground Floor, National Assembly Building, 09:00
Portfolio Committee on Justice and Correctional Services, (National Assembly), [Briefing by the Department of Correctional Services (DCS) on its organisational restructuring and related matters, including progress made as far as the improved management of its regions], Committee Room V227, Second Floor, Old Assembly Building, 09:00
Portfolio Committee on Higher Education and Training, (National Assembly), [Consideration of the Higher Education Amendment Bill [B36-2015] (Clause by clause)], Committee Room 1, Upper Ground Floor, 90 Plein Street, 09:30
TUESDAY, 8 MARCH 2016
Joint Meeting: Portfolio Committee on Telecommunications and Postal Services and Portfolio Committee on Small Business Development, (National Assembly), [Meeting on Information and Communications Technology (ICT) SMMEs], Committee Room 1, Upper Ground Floor, 90 Plein Street, 09:00
Portfolio Committee on Public Works, (National Assembly), [Briefing by the Department of Public Works on progress made in the implementation of the turnaround strategy; Consideration and adoption of minutes], Committee Room S26, First Floor, NCOP Building, 09:30
Portfolio Committee on Home Affairs, (National Assembly), [Briefing by the Department of Home Affairs on Budget and Strategic Plan of the Department for 2016/17 financial year], Committee Room S35, First Floor, NCOP Building, 09:30
WEDNESDAY, 9 MARCH 2016
Portfolio Committee on Higher Education and Training, (National Assembly), [Consideration of the Higher Education Amendment Bill [B36-2015] (Final amendments)], Committee Room 1, Upper Ground Floor, 90 Plein Street, 09:30
Portfolio Committee on Police, (National Assembly), [Consideration and adoption of outstanding minutes and reports; Progress Report by the DNA Board; Briefing by Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority (PSIRA) on the 3rd quarterly reports and assessment], Committee Room G26, Ground Floor, National Assembly Building, 13:00-17:00
TUESDAY, 15 MARCH 2016
Portfolio Committee on Telecommunications and Postal Services, (National Assembly), [Briefing by Department and its entities on its quarterly review performance], Old Assembly Chamber, Ground Floor, Old Assembly Building, 09:00
Portfolio Committee on Public Works, (National Assembly), [Meeting with the Council for the Built Environment (CBE), Construction Industry Development Board (cidb) and the Competition Commission on the outcome of the investigation on collusions in the built environment], Committee Room S26, First Floor, NCOP Building, 09:30
Portfolio Committee on Home Affairs, (National Assembly), [Briefing by the Electoral Commission (IEC) and Government Printing Works (GPW) on Budget and Strategic Plans of the Department for 2016/17 Financial Year], Committee Room M315, Third Floor, Marks Building, 09:30
Select Committee on Economic and Business Development, (National Council of Provinces), [Briefing by the Central Energy Fund on the 2014/15 Report], Committee Room M515, Fifth Floor, Marks Building, 10:00
Select Committee on Social Services, (National Council of Provinces), [Briefing by the Medical Research Council (MRC) on the burden of health and disease in South Africa], Committee Room V119, First Floor, Old Assembly Building, 10:00
WEDNESDAY, 16 MARCH 2016
Portfolio Committee on Police, (National Assembly), [Strategic Planning Session of the Committee], Committee Room G26, Ground Floor, National Assembly Building, 09:00
Select Committee on Trade and International Relations, (National Council of Provinces), [Briefing by the Department of Trade and Industry on the final Special Economic Zone (SEZ) regulations], Committee Room M315, Third Floor, Marks Building, 10:00
Select Committee on Communications and Public Enterprises, (National Council of Provinces), [Briefing on the Report and Financial Statements of Transnet SOC Ltd (Volumes 1, 2 and 3) for 2014/15, including a report of the Independent Auditors on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014/15], Committee Room M514, Fifth Floor, Marks Building, 10:00
TUESDAY, 22 MARCH 2016
Portfolio Committee on Telecommunications and Postal Services, (National Assembly), [Briefing by iNesi on skills development and its collaboration with stakeholders], Committee Room V475, Fourth Floor, Old Assembly Building, 09:00
Portfolio Committee on Public Works, (National Assembly), [Briefing by the Department of Public Works on the strategic plan and annual performance plan of the department of public works], Committee Room S26, First Floor, NCOP Building, 09:30
Portfolio Committee on Home Affairs, (National Assembly), [Strategic Planning and Draft Annual Performance Plan of the Committee], Old Assembly Chamber, Ground Floor, Old Assembly Building, 09:30
WEDNESDAY, 23 MARCH 2016
Portfolio Committee on Police, (National Assembly), [Adoption of outstanding Minutes and Reports], Committee Room GH41, Ground Floor, Good Hope Building, 09:00
Portfolio Committee on Justice and Correctional Services, (National Assembly), [Briefing by the Department of Correctional Services on its 2016/17 budget and (strategic and annual performance) plans], Committee Room S26, First Floor, NCOP Building, 09:00
Portfolio Committee on Higher Education and Training, (National Assembly), [Briefing by the Auditor-General South Africa on the audit outcomes of the 2016/17 Annual Performance Plans (APPs) of the Department of Higher Education and Training and its entities; Briefing by the Financial and Fiscal Commission on analysis of the 2016/17 budget of the Department of Higher Education and Training], Good Hope Chamber, Ground Floor, Good Hope Building, 09:30
Meeting Cancellations
Committee |
Date |
Agenda |
Reason |
Select Committee on Social Services |
9 February 2016 |
Annual Report Briefing: South African Social Security Agency (SASSA); Briefing by the Department of Social Development on the draft regulations for approval by Parliament, submitted on 4 June 2015 in terms of section 43(4)(a) of the Prevention and Combating of Trafficking in Persons Act, 2013 (No 7 of 2013); Directives submitted to Parliament on 4 June 2015 in terms of section 44(7)(a) of the Prevention and Combating of Trafficking in Persons Act, 2013 (No 7 of 2013); Adoption of Committee Minutes. |
Meeting postponed due to Members Training. |
Approved Workshops
Committee |
Date |
Destination |
Purpose |
Portfolio Committee on Police |
17 February 2016 |
Committee Room G26, Ground Floor, National Assembly Building |
Seminar on Risk Factors for Policing including: SAPS, POPCRU, SAPU. |
Portfolio Committee on Police |
16 March 2016 |
Committee Room G26, Ground Floor, National Assembly Building |
Strategic Planning Session of the Committee. |
Approved Local Trips
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Approved International Trips
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Cancelled/Postponed Local/ International Trips
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Joint Committee on Ethics and Members’ Interests |
Registrar: Fazela Mahomed |
021 403 2477 |
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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: Noluthando Skaka |
021 403 3751 |
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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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