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House: National Assembly
Date of Meeting: 21 Oct 2015
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Minutes
WEDNESDAY, 21 OCTOBER 2015
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY
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The House met at 14:04.
House Chairperson Ms A T Didiza took the Chair and requested members to observe a moment of silence for prayer or meditation.
ANNOUNCEMENTS, TABLINGS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS – see col 000.
NEW MEMBERS
(Announcement)
The HOUSE CHAIRPERSON (Ms A T Didiza): Hon members, before we proceed with today’s business, I wish to make the following announcements. The vacancy which occurred in the National Assembly owing to the resignation of Dr D T George had been filled by the nomination of Mr B R Topham with effect from 6 October 2015. You are welcome. [Applause.]
The vacancy which occurred in the National Assembly owing to the resignation of Mr S J Masango had been filled by the nomination of Mr K P Robertson with effect from 6 October 2015. [Applause.]
Lastly, I also wish to announce that the vacancy which occurred in the National Assembly due to the passing away of Mr K S Mubu had been filled by the nomination of Ms B S Masango with effect from 6 October 2015. [Applause.]
The members made and subscribed the oath and affirmation in the Office of the Speaker. Welcome to Parliament. I will now ask the secretary to read the First and Second Orders of the Day.
Ms N W A MAZZONE: Chairperson, before you do that, may I please report on a point of procedure? The Budget Review and Recommendation Reports, BRRRs – the very last one was actually finalised only a few minutes ago – process is a crucial component of the nation’s fiscal framework. We find it terribly disturbing that, in light of the higher education funding crisis that has plagued our country, one of the portfolios that only finished their report a few minutes ago is the Department of Higher Education and Training.
Your office will know that because of this, in actual fact, the DA has today written to the Speaker, asking for a debate of national importance regarding the funding crisis. [Interjections.] Our concern is that this rushed timeline has done nothing but diminish the parliamentary importance and oversight role and put extreme pressure on both Minister Nene – very unfairly – as well as Parliament. It takes away the country’s ability to trust our oversight mechanism.
I ask with the greatest of respect that you refer this problem of the BRRRs not being completed with adequate time to the Chair of Chairs and that it be reported at tomorrow’s National Assembly Programming Committee, NAPC, meeting. I thank you. [Applause.]
The HOUSE CHAIRPERSON (Ms A T Didiza): Thank you very much, hon Member. I have noted you, hon Shivambu. I will just respond to the hon member. Indeed, I appreciate the concern that you have raised, and it is a matter that was discussed in the NAPC when we were advised of the date of the tabling of the Medium Term Budget Policy Statement, MTBPS. We noted that some committees would have been under pressure in considering such reports. That matter was deliberated on. However, we agreed that we would continue.
I will take your advice and request that the matter be referred to the Chair of Chairs. We will do so. Unfortunately, he is out of the country attending an Inter-Parliamentary Union meeting. Therefore, we may not be able to engage with him on the matter during the NAPC meeting. I just wanted you to note that and also indicate that I have, indeed, received the request from the EFF, the DA and the IFP regarding a request that they would like the Speaker to consider the debate on the matter of the universities next week. The Speaker is considering this, and we have responded, as such, to the relevant parties that had made such a request. Thank you, hon member. Hon Shivambu?
Mr N F SHIVAMBU: House Chair, I rise specifically on Rule 104, which refers to a matter of urgent public importance and, just to assist you, Rule 104(1) states:
A private member may on any sitting day request the Speaker in writing to allow a matter of urgent public importance to be discussed by this House.
We wrote a letter yesterday; we wrote a letter again today within the framework of the Rules to say that, as Parliament, we need to discuss the “Fees must fall” campaign thoroughly and the provision of free education. We are familiar with the BRRR process which the Minister of Finance will address because we were in the lockdown meeting, and we know that there is no provision made in the MTBPS for free education. We think that this Parliament must go back – all the portfolio and standing committees – to discuss this urgent matter.
Students currently are not writing exams. Exams have been postponed. It is a matter of national importance, and it is urgent. We rise to say that the MTBPS process must be postponed until we, as public representatives, have found a solution on how we are going to make sure that all fees fall, that we provide free quality education. If we ignore that process, it means that students are not going to write exams; universities are going to be disrupted. We rise because the process the Minister starts today is going to lead to the adoption of two Bills: the Adjustments Appropriation Bill and the Division of Revenue Amendment Bill.
These are the legal instruments for Parliament to allocate money for expenditure on any item. We think that this MTBPS must be postponed today. We then go and review the budgets contained in it, consider some of the rollover funds from the departments and allocate it to Higher Education and Training so that we can fund free quality education for all students. That is the concrete proposal that we make, Chair.
The HOUSE CHAIRPERSON (Ms A T Didiza): Thank you very much, hon Shivambu. We received your letter at 13:00 today with the request that a postponement should occur, but, as hon members, you would appreciate that there is a particular process that defines how we deal with the MTBPS.
We also would like to advise that what will happen today is the tabling of the documents, as you have referred. Those documents are then referred to the Standing Committee on Appropriations for discussion, which allows a process for all parties to influence once again. After that, the Standing Committee on Appropriations will come back to this House on 20 November to make their recommendations, after which the House will debate and then agree. So, the room is not closed in terms of influencing the budget process.
I appeal to members that we proceed because if today we lose this process of the tabling in terms of the framework, it would affect the way in which we have to deal with the budget as it is legislated. Thank you, member. Hon Matiase?
Mr N S MATIASE: Madam House Chair, through the Chief Whip of the EFF, we are standing up and saying that Parliament must consider the state of crisis that higher education finds itself in today. [Interjections.] With that state of crisis, it cannot be business as usual. We are making a submission here: the BRRR process ought to consider and take into account the crisis that higher education faces today. We are making a concrete proposal – that we retreat because it cannot be business as usual. It would be pointless to continue as if it is business as usual when the government whose only response to requests such as these is utter arrogance and dismissal of proposals that are made by the opposition parties and whose utter disrespect to and disdain of the demands, especially as legitimate as the demands made by the students – such a government, you and I will agree, does not deserve the respect of the citizens.
We are saying that, whilst we are in a position to arrest the situation, all committees should retreat and find a permanent working solution to address the funding of higher institutions. Otherwise, there cannot be any sensible business this House can pursue and deliberate on today.
The HOUSE CHAIRPERSON (Ms A T Didiza): Thank you, hon member. I recognise hon Radebe, hon Shandu Mbatha, and hon Singh.
Mr B A RADEBE: Chairperson, I rise on Rule 68, the Rule of anticipation. We know very well that today in this House, the Minister will deliver the MTBPS, and that policy statement will include the issue of funding of all departments in the country. So, I appeal to the Chairperson that we allow the Minister to delivery this speech, as the Standing Committee on Appropriations will deal with the process regarding all the budgets. Thank you.
Mr M S MBATHA: Chairperson, I stand in support of my colleagues. As a House of public representatives, this is the only opportunity we have. This is our only shot to show our citizens that we are not only elected, but that we have sympathy with them and take their feelings and needs to heart. [Interjections.] That is one of the reasons we are proposing that today’s process be postponed. We have had plenty of opportunities before, and we have seen how the government of the day responds to the needs and wishes of the people. We are asking that, once and for all, this process carries no dead weight. Let this process self-correct and self-correct here. That is all we are asking for.
The HOUSE CHAIRPERSON (Ms A T Didiza): Hon member, thank you very much. Maybe before I allow hon Singh, I just want to advise members that, indeed, as hon Shivambu, rose in terms of Rule 104, Rule 104(2) states that the request of the matter of public importance be made to the Speaker before 12:00 on days on which this House sits at 14:15, as it is stated in the National Assembly Rules right now.
I just want to indicate that I received the letter at 13:00, but we have also consulted ... hon Shivambu? [Interjections.] Order! Order, hon members! [Interjections.] Hon Shivambu, take your seat.
Mr N F SHIVAMBU: Can I address you what you are saying, Chairperson.
The HOUSE CHAIRPERSON (Ms A T Didiza): Yes, you will address me when I finish.
Mr N F SHIVAMBU: Alright, please, please, please.
The HOUSE CHAIRPERSON (Ms A T Didiza): Order, hon members. I was just saying that indeed my office received that letter from the EFF, but having considered the letter and having consulted with the Speaker as well, we agreed that in terms of the legislative process it is not possible to postpone this tabling. However, as I indicated earlier, we had already received a request from the EFF yesterday, as well as from the DA and the IFP with regard to the nature of the crisis and a request that there be a debate in the House next week. I was also clarifying to members that the process of tabling does not mean we approve today. This gives us a framework to know what is in the Budget. We will still influence the process in the committee where these documents will be referred to, and the 20th is the day when the House will then deliberate. So there is no room that is closed.
I think we all appreciate the sensitivity and the concerns that have been raised by students and the calls that have been made, and also the interventions of the Minister of Higher Education in trying to engage the stakeholders. We know that the process of negotiations at universities are ongoing and I would appeal to members that we allow this process because that in itself gives us that opportunity to engage when we see what is in the figures. I will now recognise hon Singh. Hon Shivambu ...
Mr N F SHIVAMBU: But Chairperson ... [Interjections.]
The HOUSE CHAIRPERSON (Ms A T Didiza): Hon Shivambu ...
Mr N F SHIVAMBU: On a point of order. [Interjections.] On a point of order.
The HOUSE CHAIRPERSON (Ms A T Didiza): Order, hon Shivambu!
Mr N F SHIVAMBU: Can I rise on a point of order? It’s allowed in terms of the rules.
The HOUSE CHAIRPERSON (Ms A T Didiza): Okay, but at the moment its hon Singh.
Mr N F SHIVAMBU: But can I rise on a point of order? [Interjections.] It’s allowed in terms of the rules.
The HOUSE CHAIRPERSON (Ms A T Didiza): Hon Shivambu ...
Mr N F SHIVAMBU: You have just misrepresented reality. We sent you a letter yesterday and today we reminded you that ... you sent your letter yesterday and we reminded you ...
The HOUSE CHAIRPERSON (Ms A T Didiza): Hon Shivambu, can you please take your seat?
Mr N F SHIVAMBU: But I’m rising on a point of order.
The HOUSE CHAIRPERSON (Ms A T Didiza): There is another member who rose before you.
Mr N F SHIVAMBU: We sent you a letter. But there’s a point of order. A point of order means that we must interrupt the member who is supposed to speak. [Interjections.]
The HOUSE CHAIRPERSON (Ms A T Didiza): Hon member, the hon Singh also raised a point of order.
Mr N F SHIVAMBU: Allow us to raise a point of order because it’s allowed in terms of the rules.
The HOUSE CHAIRPERSON (Ms A T Didiza): Hon Shivambu, I told you that you will raise your point of order but allow another member to also express his own point of order. So can you please take your seat?
Mr N F SHIVAMBU: You must please recognise me so that I can clarify the point of order.
The HOUSE CHAIRPERSON (Ms A T Didiza): Thank you very much. Hon member, please take your seat. Your point of order cannot precede points of order that have been raised by other people. Just take your seat.
Mr N SINGH: Hon Chairperson, thank you for your indulgence. I rose earlier on a point of order and I appreciate the fact that you gave me my due recognition.
As the IFP we do recognise the crisis that has engulfed the higher education sector and as you correctly indicated to this House we had written to you requesting that this matter be debated as a matter of urgent public importance in terms of Rule 104. You have correctly indicated that other parties have done so as well.
However, having said that, the proposal that you make that we continue listening to the hon Minister of Finance presenting his Budget today is a correct one. Only a few members that sit on the Finance Committee and the Appropriations Committee are privy to what the Minister is going to be saying to us in a few minutes time because it’s a lockup session. We need the benefit of knowing what the Minister is going to be tabling in terms of a Budget so that we can consider it in appropriate committees and make our recommendations. The recommendation could be that half of the money that he is proposing for department x be sent to the Department of Higher Education so that we can address the crisis in education. Therefore, we believe that we must have the benefit of listening to the hon Minister of Finance tabling his Budget so that we can consider it appropriately. [Applause.]
The HOUSE CHAIRPERSON (Ms A T Didiza): Thank you, hon Singh. Hon Shivambu followed by hon Booi and hon Maimane.
Mr N F SHIVAMBU: House Chair, as a matter of fact we wrote a letter yesterday raising the issue of Rule 104, on an urgent matter that has to be discussed. Today we reminded you that the Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement, MTBPS, process which is going to start with the presentation by the Minister today has got a direct impact on this process.
We have been in the Higher Education Portfolio Committee and we know that the Budgetary Review and Recommendations Report, BRRR, which has been adopted there, did not take into consideration the issue of the money that must be given so that fees fall everywhere. The concrete proposal that we are making is that ... we are aware – while we are privy – that there are rollover budgets that come from all other departments, and portfolio committees must sit to consider this urgent issue which is being raised by students; to say that all of us dedicate a certain portion of our budgets to the Department of Higher Education so that we are able to finance free quality education for all. It will require all of us. The Appropriations Committee is just going to discuss and consider what comes from the BRRR process but we as Members of Parliament should take cognisance of what has been raised by students, and understand that this movement, if we do not do anything urgently, might escalate into violence and might lead to loss of life. We are pleading ... [Inaudible.] [Interjections.]
The HOUSE CHAIRPERSON (Ms A T Didiza): Order, hon members!
Mr N F SHIVAMBU: ... allow Parliament to ... [Interjections.] ... rediscuss each and every budget that has been presented ...
The HOUSE CHAIRPERSON (Ms A T Didiza): Order!
Mr N F SHIVAMBU: ... so that we can come back to Parliament and properly inform the Minister of Finance what should happen. It’s not the rule of anticipation; it’s because of what we know. We were in the committees and we know that there is no money which has been allocated for free education. We have solutions as to how this must happen. So please postpone the process today and allow us to go back and discuss, and then we can deal with issues from there. [Interjections.]
Mr M BOOI: Madam Chair, the ANC rejects this proposal. It rejects it on the basis that at all stages – since the start of the crisis – the ANC, its ministry and government have been able to inform itself on what exactly is happening. In the meantime, it is quite clear that you can’t collapse government on the basis of thinking that there is a crisis that is being defined by the EFF. [Interjections.]
The point is very simple. We accept ... and the Minister is in the process ... [Interjections.] The Minister is in a process of ... [Inaudible.]
Dr H CHEWANE: Chair, on a point of order. Chair, I’m rising ... [Inaudible.]
The HOUSE CHAIRPERSON (Ms A T Didiza): Hon member of the EFF, can you take your seat? Allow the other member, just as I allowed your members to finish their points of order.
Dr H CHEWANE: Will I be able to get an opportunity after he finishes? [Interjections.]
The HOUSE CHAIRPERSON (Ms A T Didiza): You will get an opportunity later because there are other members before you, and you will respond then.
Mr M BOOI: Chairperson, we are still insisting that the Ministry is involved in this particular process and there is an engagement that is taking place. The MTBPS will inform the broader public and definitely broadly inform the Members of Parliament. Luckily in the ANC we have gone through many of these reports, and we have reflected because you can’t just privatise one area and forget about the rest. So what we are saying is that within the processes that have been created by the rules ... because it’s quite clear that the hon member is not even quoting any rule to pinpoint to us on how to recycle the process to benefit what is being done. There can be a crisis virtually every day, and is that how you want to run a government? That is not possible. It’s on this basis that the ANC continues to say, lets allow the Minister to proceed with the process so that on the basis of information we could be able to deal with the matter itself. It’s in front of us and we are going to tackle it.
The HOUSE CHAIRPERSON (Ms A T Didiza): Thank you. Hon Maimane, followed by hon Mulder.
The LEADER OF THE OPPOSITION: House Chair, I think it is important for me to highlight the fact that on the basis of Rule 104 we complied with the appropriate time as far as the submission of the letter, etc is concerned. The fundamental issue here is that I agree there is a protest taking place outside and South Africans are demanding answers. I believe the best form of an indicator for an answer is to let the ANC Minister, who is here to table a Budget, respond to the people of South Africa about what allocations he has made in the Budget. So, I’m asking that he comes up and answers to the people of this country as to what is happening with the Department of Education. We must allow the process to proceed so that, subsequent to that, South Africans and we can hear as to where this Budget sits and then, subsequent to that, make our submissions, saying either he has heard the students or has failed to do that. If he fails to do that then the students and South Africans have a right to respond to that, but they can’t if they can’t hear what is to be tabled today. So can I request that we proceed on this basis? [Applause.]
Dr C P MULDER: Hon Chairperson, it’s quite clear that the local government election of next year has already started. We all know that there is a situation out there where students are unhappy. We understand that and it needs to be addressed; however, Parliament as an institution of the Constitution cannot be blackmailed to change its programme willy-nilly because specific parties feel that its necessary to do so on a specific day. We cannot do that.
The fact of the matter is that in 21 years Parliament has not on a single occasion changed its programme for that specific day because somebody thought that something was of such urgent importance.
The second thing is that there are certain things on the calendar of Parliament, like the state of the nation address, the Budget and the Medium-Term Expenditure Framework statement, that are fixed and clear on the programme of Parliament. I really suggest that we are wasting people’s time at this moment and we are wasting South Africa’s time. Continue with the business of the day. Thank you.
The HOUSE CHAIRPERSON (Ms A T Didiza): Thank you very much. Hon members, there is a last member that I’m recognising and ... No, I’m not recognising others. We are going to vote. [Interjections.] Hon member, what’s your point of order?
Dr H CHEWANE: Hon Chair, it’s not a waste of time when we talk about issues that affect the public out there. We as the EFF are saying that in 1976 students died. [Interjections.]
The HOUSE CHAIRPERSON (Ms A T Didiza): Order, order hon members!
Dr H CHEWANE: In 1976 students died because ... [Inaudible.] [Interjections.]
The HOUSE CHAIRPERSON (Ms A T Didiza): Hon members, order!
Dr H CHEWANE: In 1976 students died because there was an undemocratic government. It can’t be that in 2015 we still want to respond to a situation which is a crisis in the same way. We are public officials, and we have witnessed and seen that out there is a boiling crisis. It can’t be that the ANC wants to read a crisis when people have died. We saw in Marikana how they responded to a situation. We are saying that we have heard the Minister of Education say that there is no crisis and that concerned parties are talking. We are saying that the situation out there is a crisis and we as public officials can’t continue to come and sit and discuss as if business is normal. Business is not normal. Our point of departure must be for us firstly to address the crisis ... the public plight out there, before we can continue with the normal business of Parliament. That is our proposal. We have made it in a formal process as the EFF and we are saying that it must be given due respect.
The HOUSE CHAIRPERSON: (A T Didiza): Hon members, let me just address all of you. Can you please take your seats?
Mr M N PAULSEN: Voorsitter, kan ek eers klaar praat. [Tussenwerpsels.] [Chairperson, allow me to finish what I am saying first.]
The HOUSE CHAIRPERSON: (A T Didiza): Hon member, can you take your seat?
Mr M N PAULSEN: Voorsitter, mag ek eers praat, asseblief? [Tussenwerpsels.] Mag ek eers praat, asseblief? [Chairperson, may I say something first, please. [Interjections.] May I say something first, please?]
The HOUSE CHAIRPERSON: (A T Didiza): Hon member, can you take your seat?
Mr M N PAULSEN: Voorsitter, mag ek eers praat, asseblief? [Chairperson, may I say something first, please?]
The HOUSE CHAIRPERSON: (A T Didiza): Hon member, can you take your seat?
Mr M N PAULSEN: Voorsitter, mag ek eers praat, asseblief? Daar is ’n krisis daar buite. [Tussenwerpsels.] [Chairperson, may I say something first, please? There is a crisis outside. [Interjections.]]
The HOUSE CHAIRPERSON: (A T Didiza): Hon member!
Mnr M N PAULSEN: Voorsitter, u is erger as Marie Antoinette. Daar is massas daar buite en jy wil hulle ignoreer. [Tussenwerpsels.] Voorsitter, daar is massas daar buite en u is erger as Marie Antoinette. U wil hulle ignoreer. (Translation of Afrikaans paragraph follows.)
[Mr M N PAULSEN: Chairperson, you are worse than Marie Antoinette. There are masses out there and you wish to ignore them. [Interjections.] Chairperson, there are masses out there and you are worse than Marie Antoinette. You wish to ignore them.]
The HOUSE CHAIRPERSON: (A T Didiza): Order, hon members!
Mnr M N PAULSEN: Die land kan nie bekostig dat ons ’n week wag om die probleem aan te spreek nie. Ons moet dit nou aanspreek. Ons kan nie wag nie. [Tussenwerpsels.] Ons moet dit nou aanspreek. [Tussenwerpsels.] Voorsitter, Voorsitter, hierdie probleem moet vandag aangespreek word. Die land kan nie bekostig dat ons ’n week wag om hierdie probleem aan te spreek nie. Ons moet dit vandag aanspreek. Ons spreek dit vandag aan. U is erger as Marie Antoinette. Die massas is daar buite by die hek. [Tussenwerpsels.] (Translation of Afrikaans paragraph follows.)
[Mr M N PAULSEN: The country cannot afford us waiting for yet another week to address the problem. We have to address it now. We cannot linger. [Interjections.] We have to address it now. [Interjections.] Chairperson, Chairperson, this problem has to be addressed today still. The country cannot afford us waiting for yet another week to address this problem. We have to address it today. We shall address it today. You are worse than Marie Antoinette. The masses are out there at the gate. [Interjections.]]
No, no, no, you can’t do this! You are depriving me of my right to speak. You can’t do this!
The HOUSE CHAIRPERSON: (A T Didiza): Order, hon members! [Interjections.] Hon members, I deliberately decided ... [Interjections.] ... to stop the member because I asked the member to sit down. Can I address you, hon Shivambu?
Mr N F SHIVAMBU: House Chair, on a point of order: Which Rule allows you to switch off a microphone?
The HOUSE CHAIRPERSON: (A T Didiza): Hon Shivambu, can I address you?
Mr N F SHIVAMBU: Yes.
The HOUSE CHAIRPERSON: (A T Didiza): Can you take your seat?
Mr N F SHIVAMBU: But you must tell me about the Rule that allows you to switch off a microphone as well.
The HOUSE CHAIRPERSON: (A T Didiza): Can you please take your seat? Hon members, a proposal was made by the EFF that the presentation today on the Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement, MTBPS, be postponed in order to reflect on the issue of national importance regarding the university challenge. [Interjections.]
Other members of the House from their respective parties equally rejected the proposal and they stated the reasons why. Members of the EFF still continue to argue, albeit those rejections from other members. In order for us to proceed and put this matter to rest, I will ask that the bells be rung for three minutes, that we vote and allow the Minister to proceed, depending on the vote.
Mr M S MBATHA: House Chair, House Chair, why do you switch off our microphones? Allow us to deal with this issue.
The HOUSE CHAIRPERSON: (A T Didiza): Hon members, the bells are going to be rung for three minutes and we will vote because there is no agreement. [Interjections.]
After points of order were taken around postponement of business, the House Chairperson put the question: That the business of the day be postponed in terms of Rule 97(c).
The HOUSE CHAIRPERSON: (A T Didiza): Order, hon members! Can all members take their seats? I would like to remind members that they may only vote from their allocated seats. When requested to do so, members must simply indicate their vote by pressing the appropriate button below the Yes, No or Abstain signs. If a member inadvertently presses the wrong button, the member may thereafter press the correct button. The last button pressed will be recorded as the member’s vote when the voting session is closed by the Chair.
Mr N S MATIASE: Chairperson, on a point of order: ...
The HOUSE CHAIRPERSON: (A T Didiza): The question before the House is that the business of the day ...
Mr N S MATIASE: Chairperson, on a point of order: ...
The HOUSE CHAIRPERSON: (A T Didiza): ... be postponed in terms of Rule 97(c).
Mr N S MATIASE: Chairperson, on a point of order: ...
The HOUSE CHAIRPERSON: (A T Didiza): Are all members on their appointed seats? [Interjections.]
Hon MEMBERS: Yes!
The HOUSE CHAIRPERSON: (A T Didiza): Voting will now commence. Those in favour of the business of the day being postponed in terms of Rule 97(c) should press the Yes button. [Interjections.] Those against should press the No button. Those wishing to abstain should press the Abstain button.
Mr N S MATIASE: Chairperson, on a point of order. This is not an issue of elections. [Interjections.] We are raising a principle issue. [Interjections.] It is not about elections; it is about principles. [Interjections.]
The HOUSE CHAIRPERSON: (A T Didiza): Can I repeat to those who have not heard? The question before the House is that the business of the day be postponed in terms of Rule 97(c). Those in favour of the business of the day being postponed in terms of Rule 97(c) should press the Yes button. [Interjections.] Those against should press the No button. Those wishing to abstain should press the Abstain button. Have all members voted?
Hon MEMBERS: Yes!
The HOUSE CHAIRPERSON: (A T Didiza): Thank you. The voting session is now closed.
Question not agreed to.
The HOUSE CHAIRPERSON (Ms A T Didiza): Hon Shivambu, what is your point of order?
Mr N F SHIVAMBU: Chairperson, the questions that are subject to a vote in terms of the Rules of the National Assembly are motions, reports and a variety of things. There is no provision in the Rules that states the issue of a matter of urgent public importance must be subject to a vote. [Interjections.] There is no provision for that, and you are bulldozing us to engage in illegal activities. There is no Rule of this House that allows you to go through the process that you have gone through now. [Interjections.]
We called you to order before you even went there and you still insist on defying the Rules of this House. How are we supposed to operate if you just defy the Rules like that? [Interjections.] How are we supposed to operate?
The HOUSE CHAIRPERSON (Ms A T Didiza): Hon member, thank you very much. You may take your seat.
Mr N F SHIVAMBU: There is no provision for such a thing. [Interjections.]
The HOUSE CHAIRPERSON (Ms A T Didiza): Hon member of the EFF, the hon Shivambu, I have heard you, but we have passed that matter. [Interjections.] Hon Groenewald?
Mr N F SHIVAMBU: Chairperson, it is not allowed in terms of the Rules! [Interjections.] Which Rule did you apply in applying the vote now?
The HOUSE CHAIRPERSON (Ms A T Didiza): Hon Groenewald.
Mr N F SHIVAMBU: How do you just vote when there is no such thing?
The HOUSE CHAIRPERSON (Ms A T Didiza): I have recognised the hon Groenewald. [Interjections.]
Dr C P MULDER: It’s close enough.
The HOUSE CHAIRPERSON (Ms A T Didiza): Hon Groenewald, can you please speak?
Dr C P MULDER: Hon Chairperson ...
Ms H O MAXON: Chair, on a point of order ... [Interjections.]
The HOUSE CHAIRPERSON (Ms A T Didiza): Hon Maxon, can you please take your seat?
Dr C P MULDER: Hon Chair ...
Ms H O MAXON: Can you recognise me?
The HOUSE CHAIRPERSON (Ms A T Didiza): Can I recognise the hon Groenewald now? Hon Groenewald.
Ms H O MAXON: Can I be recognised, Chair? [Interjections.] I will sit down if you guarantee that you are going to recognise me. [Interjections.]
The HOUSE CHAIRPERSON (Ms A T Didiza): I won’t recognise you.
Ms H O MAXON: Can I talk, Chair? [Interjections.]
The HOUSE CHAIRPERSON (Ms A T Didiza): No.
Dr P J GROENEWALD: Agb Voorsitter, ek sal dit oorstuur aan my kollega, die agb Dr Mulder. Dankie. [Hon Chairperson, I will pass it on to my colleague, the hon Dr Mulder. Thank you.]
The HOUSE CHAIRPERSON (Ms A T Didiza): Hon Groenewald, can you please speak?
Dr C P MULDER: Hon Chairperson, it’s the correct party, but the surname is different. Mulder is the surname. [Laughter.]
The HOUSE CHAIRPERSON (Ms A T Didiza): I am sorry, hon Mulder!
Dr C P MULDER: No problem. Hon Chairperson, the fact of the matter is this House can vote on any matter that it wishes to vote on.
The HOUSE CHAIRPERSON (Ms A T Didiza): Exactly.
Dr C P MULDER: That is the democratic right ... [Interjections.] ... that is the democratic right of Parliament. My second point is that if you want to talk about Rules, the Rules indicate that if there is a division of the House and you remain in the House, you are obliged to vote. The EFF did not participate in the vote. They are outside the Rules of the House at this moment. Now ... [Interjections.]
Mr N F SHIVAMBU: Chair, on a point of order ...
The HOUSE CHAIRPERSON (Ms A T Didiza): Order! Order! Order, hon members! Hon Shivambu, the member still has the floor.
Mr N F SHIVAMBU: ... but there is no such Rule. Why ...
The HOUSE CHAIRPERSON (Ms A T Didiza): The member has the floor.
Mr N F SHIVAMBU: He must show us the Rule! [Interjections.]
The HOUSE CHAIRPERSON (Ms A T Didiza): Hon Shivambu!
Mr N F SHIVAMBU: Can he show us the Rule? [Interjections.]
The HOUSE CHAIRPERSON (Ms A T Didiza): Hon Shivambu!
Dr C P MULDER: Chairperson, let me conclude. We have taken a vote. We have wasted enough time.
The HOUSE CHAIRPERSON (Ms A T Didiza): Yes.
Dr C P MULDER: South Africa is waiting to hear what the Minister has to say. Please proceed with the business of the House! [Applause.]
The HOUSE CHAIRPERSON (Ms A T Didiza): Thank you very much. Hon members, we now continue with the proceedings of the House.
ADJUSTMENTS APPROPRIATION BILL
(Introduction)
The MINISTER OF FINANCE: Hon Speaker, Mr President, Cabinet Colleagues and Deputy Ministers, Governor of the Reserve Bank ... [Interjections.]
Ms H O MAXON: On a point of order, Chair.
The MINISTER OF FINANCE: ... MECs for Finance, hon members, fellow South Africans ... [Interjections.]
Ms H O MAXON: On a point of order, Chair.
The CHAIRPERSON OF THE HOUSE (Ms A T Didiza): Hon Maxon, can you please take your seat ... [Interjections.]
The MINISTER OF FINANCE: Hon Chair, I want to start by ...
Ms H O MAXON: I am rising on a point of order, Rule 70. [Interjections.]
The CHAIRPERSON OF THE HOUSE (Ms A T Didiza): Minister of Finance, continue ... [Interjections.]
Ms H O MAXON: Chair!
The HONOURABLE MALE MEMBER: Chair!
Mr N F SHIVAMBU: No, there is a point of order on the table!
Ms H O MAXON: Chair!
Mr N F SHIVAMBU: The Minister must sit down so that we can raise a point of order.
The MINISTER OF FINANCE: I want to start, hon Chair, by tabling ... [Interjections.]
The HONOURABLE MALE MEMBER: No, no! [Interjection.]
The MINISTER OF FINANCE: ... the Medium-Term Budget Statement, the Adjusted Estimates of National Expenditure ... [Interjections.]
Mr N F SHIVAMBU: There is a point of order on the table!
The MINISTER OF FINANCE: ... the Adjusted Appropriation Bill and the Division of Revenue Amendment Bill for 2015/16 ... [Interjections.]
The HONOURABLE MEMBERS OF THE EFF: Fees must fall! Fees must fall! Fees must fall! Fees must fall! Fees must fall! Fees must fall Fees must fall! Fees must fall! Fees must fall! Fees must fall! Fees must fall! Fees must fall ... [Interjections.]
The CHAIRPERSON OF THE HOUSE (Ms A T Didiza): Order, hon members. Given the disturbance in the House, hon Minister can you please take your seat? I will ask hon members of the EFF to take their seats.
The HONOURABLE MEMBERS OF THE EFF: Fees must fall! Fees must fall! Fees must fall ... [Interjections.]
The CHAIRPERSON OF THE HOUSE (Ms A T Didiza): Can I please ask, members of the EFF to take theirs seats. [Interjections.]
The HONOURABLE MEMBERS OF THE EFF: Fees must fall! Fees must fall! Fees must fall ... [Interjections.]
The CHAIRPERSON OF THE HOUSE (Ms A T Didiza): I will now ask the Sergeant at Arms to ask the members to leave.
The HONOURABLE MEMBER OF THE EFF: Recognise us first! [Applause.]
The HONOURABLE MEMBERS OF THE EFF: Fees must fall! Fees must fall! Fees must fall! Fees must fall! Fees must fall! Fees must fall! Fees must fall! Fees must fall! Fees must fall! Fees must fall ...
The HONOURABLE MEMBER OF THE EFF: You must recognise us!
The HONOURABLE MEMBERS OF THE EFF: Fees must fall! Fees must fall! Fees must fall! Fees must fall! Fees must fall! Fees must fall! Fees must fall! Fees must fall! Fees must fall! Fees must fall! ...
The HONOURABLE MEMBER OF THE EFF: You must recognise us!
The CHAIRPERSON OF THE HOUSE (Ms A T Didiza): Hon member of the EFF?
The HONOURABLE MEMBER OF THE EFF: Recognise us first; we want to talk to you. [Interjections.]
The CHAIRPERSON OF THE HOUSE (Ms A T Didiza): Hon Shivambu ... [Interjections.]
The HONOURABLE MEMBER OF THE EFF: We want to talk to you, and you must recognise us! [Interjections.]
The CHAIRPERSON OF THE HOUSE (Ms A T Didiza): ... hon Matiase ... [Interjections.]
The HONOURABLE MEMBER OF THE EFF: We want to talk to you. [Interjections.]
The CHAIRPERSON OF THE HOUSE (Ms A T Didiza): ... hon Maxon ...
The HONOURABLE MEMBER OF THE EFF: We want to talk to you. [Interjections.]
The CHAIRPERSON OF THE HOUSE (Ms A T Didiza): ... hon Paulsen ... [Interjections.]
The CHAIRPERSON OF THE HOUSE (Ms A T Didiza): ... hon Shandu ... [Interjections.] ... hon Mulaudzi ... [Interjections.]
The HONOURABLE MEMBERS OF THE EFF: Fees must fall! Fees must fall! Fees must fall ... [Interjections.]
The CHAIRPERSON OF THE HOUSE (Ms A T Didiza): ... hon Chewane, hon Dlamini ... [Interjections.]
The HONOURABLE MEMBERS OF THE EFF: Fees must fall! Fees must fall! Fees must fall ... [Interjections.]
The CHAIRPERSON OF THE HOUSE (Ms A T Didiza): ... hon Khawula ... [Interjections.]
The HONOURABLE MEMBERS OF THE EFF: Fees must fall! Fees must fall! Fees must fall ... [Interjections.]
The CHAIRPERSON OF THE HOUSE (Ms A T Didiza): ... hon Khoza [Interjections.]
The HONOURABLE MEMBERS OF THE EFF: Fees must fall! Fees must fall! Fees must fall! Fees must fall! Fees must fall! Fees must fall! Fees must fall! Fees must fall! Fees must fall! Fees must fall! ... [Interjections.]
The CHAIRPERSON OF THE HOUSE (Ms A T Didiza): Hon members, I have given you a further opportunity to comply with the directives of the Chair as assisted by the Seargent at Arms ... [Interjections.] As this conduct is now interfering with the ability of the House to conduct its business ... [Interjections.] I now call upon the parliamentary protection services to assist the Seargent at Arms ... [Interjections.] ... to remove the members from the chamber so that the House can proceed with its business ... [Interjections]
The HONOURABLE MEMBERS OF THE EFF: Fees must fall! Fees must fall! Fees must fall! Fees must fall! Fees must fall! Fees must fall! Fees must fall! Fees must fall! Fees must fall! Fees must fall! ... [Interjections.]
[PARLIAMENTARY PROTECTION SERVICES REMOVING EFF MEMBERS FROM THE HOUSE]
The CHAIRPERSON OF THE HOUSE (Ms A T Didiza): Order, hon members! It is indeed unfortunate that we had to come to this point after having pleaded with members to respect the points of procedure and also the business of the House. Even though the hon members did express their view, however, such view – that the House must be adjourned - was not held by the majority. We do, as this House - and I am sure I am representing all of you – acknowledge the importance of the matter on university fees that our country is faced with and which the Minister of Higher Education as well as the whole government have been engaged with in trying to find a solution. I don’t think a message should be communicated that this House, by not adjourning this proceedings, is belittling a matter of public concern. [Applause.] Members have stated categorically that they would want to hear the government’s position on the allocation of the resources to deal with the challenges facing our country including higher education and its costs. We have also agreed that hon members will still have an opportunity after the tabling of this important policy statement to engage with it so that if there is a need for any adjustments, recommendation must be made and given to government, after which on 20 November this House will then approve the Budget.
I will now ask the Minister of Finance to continue with his presentation. [Applause.]
MEDIUM-TERM BUDGET POLICY STATEMENT
ADJUSTMENTS APPROPRIATION BILL
(Introduction)
After causing disruption in the House, the following members, having disregarded the authority of the Chair were ordered, in terms of Rule 51, to leave the House: Dr H Chewane, Mr M M Dlamini, Ms V Ketabahle, Ms M S Khawula, Mr N P Khoza, Mr N Paulsen, Mr N S Matiase, Mr A M Matlhoko, Ms A Matshobeni, Ms H O Maxon, Mr M S Mbatha, Mr S P Mhlongo, Mr P G Moteka, Mr T E Mulaudzi, Mr P Ntobongwana, Mr N F Shivambu and Ms N P Sonti.
The members refused to leave the Chamber, whereupon the House Chairperson called upon the Serjeant-at-Arms to remove the members in terms of Rule 53A(1).
The members having continued to refuse to leave the Chamber after the intervention of the Serjeant-at-Arms, the House Chairperson called upon the Parliamentary Protection Services to assist in removing the members from the Chamber in terms of Rule 53A(2).
In terms of Rule 53A(3), a member removed from the Chamber in terms of Rule 53A(2) is immediately automatically suspended for the period in Rule 54.
The MINISTER OF FINANCE: Thank you, again, hon Chairperson. Mr President, Cabinet colleagues – as I have addressed you - Deputy Ministers, Governor of the Reserve Bank, MECs for Finance, hon members and fellow South Africans, it is indeed my privilege to present the 2015 Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement, together with the Adjustments Appropriation Bill and the Division of Revenue Amendment Bill for 2015-16.
Hon members, global economic growth has slowed. Commodity prices remain depressed, and unemployment has increased in many parts of the world. Growth is considerably lower in our economy than we projected in February. This is in part a consequence of the global slowdown, but it also reflects our energy constraints and structural weaknesses in our own economy.
In these challenging circumstances, we have had to revise our revenue estimates down for the period ahead. The Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement, MTBPS, outlines the tough choices we have to make, and challenges us to implement our National Development Plan with vigour.
Growth and economic transformation
Over the past decade, there has been substantial progress in our social and economic transformation. Minister Radebe recently released the latest report on Development Indicators. It shows, among other things, that South Africa’s life expectancy increased from 52 years in 2004 to 61 in 2014. Infant mortality dropped from 58 to 34 deaths per 1 000 live births between 2002 and 2014.
Over this period, the number of households living in formal dwellings increased from approximately 8 million to 12,4 million. The share of households with basic access to electricity increased from 77% to 86%. Access to water increased from 80% to 86% and access to sanitation increased from 62% to 79%. The proportion of five-year-old children attending early childhood development facilities has more than doubled to 87%, and adult literacy has increased to 84%. [Applause.]
These development indicators also signal several important long-term trends in our social and economic structure. These include the movement of people from rural areas and small towns to cities and the associated changes in lifestyle and living standards; the rising use of public transport and urban amenities; the increasing demand for education, use of social media and access to the Internet; the growing importance of service industries and tourism, and the growth of our economic links with Africa and the global economy.
In reflecting on our transformation challenges, it is clear that a new growth path is needed if we are to unleash the development potential of these structural trends.
Building houses is not enough: we have to re-shape our cities to create integrated and productive living environments. Our education and training capacity is not enough: we have to invest in quality improvements and meet new skills requirements. Our levels of investment are also not enough: we have to modernise technology and compete effectively in the global economy.
Our present retirement and insurance arrangements are not enough: we need a more comprehensive approach to social security. And we also know that growth is not enough: investments in health, nutrition and basic living conditions are key contributors to poverty reduction, social mobility and lower inequality.
These are large themes, hon members, and I should refrain from trespassing on territories that are supervised by my fellow colleagues in Cabinet. My point is that the proposals in our Medium-Term Budget Policy projections are only the more quantifiable instruments of our transformation. There are deeper and more profound currents. It is in the quality of our services and the integrity of our engagements that we have the most powerful levers of social change.
Quality and integrity cannot be assured, as we know, by laws or ideological precepts, by sanctions or emotional appeals, as we have seen in the House. They derive from dedication, commitment and shared values. I have in mind here, hon Speaker, the two phakisa consultative laboratories currently under way or about to begin. One is focused on basic schooling, and the other on the mining sector. One is looking at the role of technology in the classroom, the other at modernising industrial methods and systems.
But the important conversations in these laboratories are not about computer programmes or mechanical tools. They are about our children and how we value their future. They are about men and women who work in arduous conditions and on whose productivity we all rely. The important conversations are about commitment, as I have said, and interdependence about our trust in an inclusive social contract to make the future better.
When times are tough, as they are now, it is that much more important that we strengthen the partnerships that put our children first, partnerships that signal our commitment to decent work, that open up participation in our economy and that broaden access to land, skills, finance and development opportunities. If we do not achieve growth, revenue will not increase and, if revenue does not increase, expenditure cannot be expanded.
Mr President, you have called on your Cabinet to review and give impetus to our growth strategy. In government, in business, in unions and in civic formations: all of us have a part to play in building a more prosperous and sustainable future.
Economic outlook
The MTBPS projection is that the South African economy will grow at about 1,5% this year, rising marginally to 1,7% next year. This is considerably lower than at the time of the February Budget, when we envisaged 2% this year and 2,4% in 2016. The International Monetary Fund, IMF, also projects a decline in growth next year, and perhaps that is where 1,3% comes from.
Electricity supply constraints, falling commodity prices and lower confidence levels have resulted in our growth forecasts being revised lower. Investment growth will be just 1,2% this year. Limited employment growth and household income constraints are holding back consumption.
Exports have grown strongly this year, which is a welcome recovery after setbacks in mining and manufacturing last year. Although exports have grown faster than imports since 2012, the current account deficit on the balance of payments is still a sizeable 4,1% of GDP this year.
Consumer price inflation has declined from 6,1% in 2014 to a projected 4,8% this year. Higher food prices and the weakening of the rand are expected to contribute to a rebound in inflation to around 6% a year over the period ahead. Financial market volatility is high and capital inflows into emerging markets have slowed. This has raised borrowing rates for emerging markets globally.
Though there is still a long way to go in building energy security, we are now benefiting from Eskom’s enhanced maintenance efforts and our expanding renewable energy programmes. The first unit of Medupi also came online, adding 800 MW of capacity to the grid. The Minister of Energy has invited proposals for independent coal and gas power projects. The National Treasury is working with the Department of Energy to assess proposals and financing options for building additional nuclear power capacity.
Rail capacity continues to expand, alongside road, water and telecommunications networks. Increased investment in broadband was one of the main reasons for South Africa’s improved ranking in the Global Competitiveness Report to 49th place out of 140 countries.
Amicable settlements have been reached this year in the coal and private security industries, and for the majority of gold workers. The Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration, CCMA, has become increasingly proactive in settling labour disputes thanks to changes in the Labour Relations Act. The National Economic Development and Labour Council, Nedlac, is working on practical ways to avoid protracted and disruptive strikes, while also considering proposals for a national minimum wage.
Our Employment Tax Incentive, the ETI, for young workseekers continues to attract broad participation. Total claims for the incentive have amounted to R3,9 billion since the start of the programme, up to the end of July 2015. It has been claimed by over 36 000 employers, for over 250 000 workers. There has been active debate around its impact. The ETI will be carefully assessed in due course, recognising that all programmes and incentives should be evidence-based and continually evaluated. This will complement research by the Davis Tax Committee on the role of incentives in the corporate tax system.
Hon members, bold action is needed. Restoring the momentum of growth requires policy certainty, confidence and trust, shared between government, business, workers and households.
Regional and international co-operation
Hon Chairperson, strengthening our engagement with Africa and the wider Southern African region is a critical element in our growth and development strategy. Regional integration means practical collaboration in building infrastructure, investment promotion and growing trade linkages. In order to fast-track key projects, we have introduced a Project Preparation and Development Facility for the Southern African Development Community, SADC, managed by the Development Bank of Southern Africa.
Feasibility studies have recently been approved for a project to improve South Africa and Zimbabwe’s access to Mozambique’s hydropower capacity and for a major rail project to link Zambia, Angola and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
South Africa continues to use its membership of the G20 to support international co-operation in lifting growth and reducing global inequality. We welcome the detailed and wide-ranging commitments made by the global community in the 17 Sustainable Development Goals for the next 15 years, and the related agreement on Financing for Development.
Also to be welcomed is the package of measures that has been agreed to this year to counter corporate profit shifting and base erosion. South Africa has already committed to automatic exchange of financial information for tax purposes. The first exchange took place last month. Over 90 countries have committed to exchanging information by 2018, including several low-tax jurisdictions. Soon, tax evasion and aggressive tax planning will have nowhere to hide. [Applause.]
In July this year, the agreement between Brazil, Russia, China, India and South Africa to establish a New Development Bank reached fruition. We will shortly respond to the NDB’s opening invitation for project proposals. A special appropriation will be tabled this year to provide for the first tranche of our capital commitment to the NDB. This R2-billion investment will be covered by the proceeds from the sale of government’s stake in Vodacom.
Revenue trends and tax reform
I have already indicated that our revenue estimates are adjusted down in this MTBPS, as a result of the slowdown in economic activity. Gross tax revenue is revised down by R7,6 billion this year, and by R35 billion over the three-year period. Revenue has nonetheless held up well since the 2008-09 recession. This signals both the resilience of our tax policy framework and continued strength of tax administration.
Fellow South Africans, tax compliance lies at the heart of nation-building and social cohesion. Without a buoyant revenue base, a nation cannot develop and succeed. Allow me, therefore, to express my appreciation to all those, whether in the Revenue Service or on the other side of this social contract, who ensure that taxes are paid in full and on time.
Over the medium term, we will continue to explore reforms that promote an efficient and progressive tax system. Recommendations of the Davis Tax Committee already under consideration cover, among other things, one, profit shifting and the misuse of transfer pricing; two, mining taxation; three, small business taxation; and, four, VAT and estate duty.
I have asked for further advice on wealth taxes from the Davis Tax Committee. The committee has published an instructive report on the role of the tax system in supporting inclusive growth, employment, equity and fiscal sustainability. Allow me to urge all stakeholders to take the opportunity to comment on these reports, so that the final recommendations are well informed and thoroughly debated.
There will be a further opportunity to debate the proposed design of a carbon tax, when the draft Bill is published for comment later this month. This forms part of a package of measures, which Minister Molewa will take to the United Nations Climate Change Conference later this year. This package is intended to ensure that South Africa makes a fair contribution to global efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Fiscal policy and the budget framework
Our central fiscal objective over the period ahead is to stabilise debt as a share of GDP. In the immediate aftermath of the 2008 recession, the budget deficit widened sharply to support our economic recovery. The deficit has since narrowed and is expected to be 3,8% of GDP this year, falling to 3% over the medium term.
Following the recession, government debt increased from around 26% of GDP to 47% in March this year. Our projection is that debt will rise by a further R600 billion over the next three years, while stabilising as a percentage of GDP.
In support of our long-term fiscal framework, the MTBPS proposes a fiscal guideline for the expenditure ceiling in the outer year of the fiscal framework. The proposal is that the spending ceiling should be linked to South Africa’s long-term economic growth projections.
Over the long term, this guideline maintains spending as a stable share of national income. A structural change in expenditure would have to be accompanied by corresponding revenue measures. Without economic growth – ladies and gentlemen and hon members - revenue will not increase. And without revenue growth, expenditure cannot increase.
As we have done since 2012, the overall expenditure limit in the MTEF remains in place. If further steps are needed to protect the public finances, we will take them. We are staying the course.
The main change in the fiscal framework by comparison with the February Budget arises from this year’s settlement of salary adjustments and benefits of public servants. The agreement provides for additional costs of 10,1% this year, and improvements that will be at least two percentage points higher than consumer inflation in the next two years.
The shortfall in compensation budgets is accommodated in the expenditure framework largely by drawing down on the contingency reserve. Nonetheless, departments will need to reallocate spending from other priorities. For the period ahead, the improvement in compensation means that there is no room for expanding government employment. This is not a sustainable situation. We recognise the need to improve the negotiating process and to reform public sector remuneration.
Work is also under way to develop better approaches to capital project appraisal and the financing of major infrastructure investments, either as departmental initiatives or where these are undertaken by state-owned companies, municipalities or independent investors. Well-informed selection of projects is a key step in enhancing the productivity of infrastructure services.
The introduction of Socioeconomic Impact Assessments will also assist in improving co-ordination of government’s policy choices and identifying unintended consequences earlier in the process of developing regulations and legislation.
In moderating the Budget Deficit and stabilising government debt, we are mindful that Eskom, Transnet and several other state-owned companies have large borrowing requirements. Infrastructure investment by our cities, larger municipalities and water utilities also requires access to the capital markets.
The financing of state-owned companies that are responsible for growth-enhancing infrastructure investments is one thing. But relief for entities that should be self-sustaining or that have mismanaged their commercial activities is quite another. This remains a serious risk to the medium-term fiscal outlook. Work has therefore begun on a legislative framework to regulate state-owned companies and to address their governance challenges.
Division of revenue
The main Budget is the largest part of the consolidated fiscal framework. Over the MTEF national departments are allocated around 47,5% of the main Budget, with provinces just over 43%, and municipalities coming in at 9%.
As we know, provinces account for 70% of all public service employees. They therefore have to make substantial adjustments to accommodate the increased cost of the wage agreement. To assist with the adjustments, R3,8 billion is added to the provincial equitable share this year and a further R49 billion over the MTEF. However, this will not fully fund the shortfalls. Provinces will have to seek further cost-efficiencies in order to maintain service levels.
Provinces have already taken steps to contain costs. Personnel numbers have declined by about 2% since 2012, including a reduction of over 10 000 since the start of this financial year. Provincial spending has been reduced on nonessential goods and services, like advertising, travel and consultants, continues its downward trend.
Other initiatives to improve government efficiency are bearing fruit. Health departments, for example, have improved supply-chain management procedures to reduce wastage in medicines and laboratory costs. In addition, a number of provincial public entities have been rationalised to reduce the duplication of work. Budget allocations to municipalities continue to prioritise the roll-out of basic services to historically disadvantaged areas. This has led to millions more households having clean water, safe toilets and lights to switch on in the evening.
However, these services have come under stress in some areas owing to poor maintenance or weak operations. While continuing to extend services where they are not provided, attention has to be given to the reliability and functionality of municipal infrastructure services.
Allocations to local government continue to grow faster than the national and provincial shares. This reflects the priority placed on the basic services delivered by municipalities. Over the 2016 MTEF, allocations to municipalities amount to R351 billion, growing at an average of 8,2% a year. This includes provision for free basic services, the eradication of infrastructure backlogs and institutional capacity-building.
National Treasury has led a review of municipal infrastructure funding arrangements, with a view to promoting better management and maintenance of assets. Reforms to be implemented in 2016 include rationalising grants to reduce unnecessary administrative overlaps and improving responsiveness to the social and economic needs of citizens.
The development needs of our cities demand that we not just rely on government funds but also bring the private sector on board. In August this year, Minister Gordhan and I co-hosted an Urban Investment Partnership Conference that brought together cities and private investors to explore options to create municipal infrastructure investment. In support of this, the Development Bank of Southern Africa is expanding its longer-term financing of infrastructure. We have a clear responsibility to ensure that the fragmented, racially segregated cities we inherited become dynamic, integrated sites of enterprise and improved living conditions for all.
Medium-Term Expenditure Framework
Hon President, the key priorities of your administration remain at the centre of our medium-term expenditure plans. Education and skills development account for the largest share of spending. Health services, social protection, infrastructure investment and support for job creation are also prioritised.
Government spending is set to grow at 7,2% a year over the medium term, remaining above inflation. The allocations we are proposing today are guided by the 2014 to 2019 Medium-Term Strategic Framework and its 14 outcomes.
Government proposes to allocate R313 billion to capital spending and housing over the MTEF period, with about R165 billion allocated for community infrastructure. Another R229 billion will be transferred to municipalities for infrastructure projects.
Our social assistance grant programme is central to the relief of poverty and vulnerability. Approximately 16,7 million South Africans receive social grants currently. With effect from this month, the old age, war veterans, disability and care dependency grants are increased by R10, to bring the annual increase in line with long-term inflation. Over the three-year period ahead, nearly R13 billion will be added to social assistance budgets. [Applause.] Continue, members. [Applause.] Thank you.
Additions to health expenditure will further strengthen our response to HIV and Aids and scale up interventions to address TB. Health budgets are set to grow by 8,3% from 2015-16 through to 2018-19.
New resources will also be allocated to improve primary health care. Under Minister Motsoaledi’s guidance, National Health Insurance will be phased in, drawing on the lessons of the district pilot projects.
To enhance basic education, the provision of learner and teacher support materials is prioritised over the period ahead, including workbooks to over 10 million learners each year. Basic education allocations over the MTEF increase by 8,2% a year. Funds are allocated to enable early childhood development programmes to enrol a further 127 000 learners. [Applause.]
Hon members, we have been reminded this past week of the challenges of financing the expansion of further education and university opportunities. It needs to be said that disruption of learning is not constructive, neither is disruption of Parliament. But Minister Nzimande has rightly indicated the need to strengthen student financing further, and to find solutions where current arrangements are inadequate. [Applause.] And government is seized with this matter.
Allocations to public employment programmes over the next three years amount to R37 billion. This will allow the Expanded Public Works Programme to create about 6 million short-term jobs. By 2017, the Community Works Programme will exist in every municipality.
Support for enterprise development over the period ahead includes R24 billion in tax incentives and R16 billion in direct funding to support industrialisation. These initiatives include the Manufacturing Competitiveness Enhancement Programme and the Automotive Production and Development Programme. Special economic zones will also receive continued funding, including new zones in the Free State and Gauteng. A review is proposed to assess the impact of fiscal incentives on economic growth, productivity, competitiveness, the balance of trade and employment.
Over the next three years, the SA Police Service will strengthen its public-order policing capabilities and address training gaps, including those identified by the Marikana commission of inquiry. The SA Human Rights Commission, the Public Protector and the Office of the Chief Justice receive additional allocations over the MTEF to address capacity challenges.
Substantial additional allocations are also proposed for national and provincial roads over the period ahead. These include a fiscal contribution for the Gauteng Freeway Improvement Project to compensate for the reduced user charge dispensation, half of which will be recovered from the province of Gauteng.
Over the period ahead there will be a strong focus on building partnerships with the private sector to boost inclusive growth and job creation in South Africa’s cities. Government will continue to support municipal planning and implementation of urban development projects that catalyse spatial change. These include the Cornubia and Warwick Junction projects in eThekwini, the Sleeper-site development in Buffalo City and the redevelopment of the Athlone power station in Cape Town.
A revised capacity-building initiative, aligned to the Back to Basics strategy, will be targeted at municipalities in 27 priority rural districts. Grants to rural areas continue to support municipalities to eradicate backlogs in access to services, increase mobility and create opportunities to grow local economies.
This Medium-Term Expenditure Framework will provide assistance to municipalities that will be merged after the 2016 local government elections, for the administrative costs involved. Let me take this opportunity to remind councillors and officials that we expect financially responsible budgeting and expenditure management during the run-up to the elections. Guidance in this regard will be issued by the National Treasury.
In all of these initiatives, hon members, the quality and integrity of governance are critical elements in achieving the outcomes we seek. As this year’s winner of the Nobel Prize for Economics, Prof Angus Deaton, puts it:
The absence of state capacity, that is of the services and protections that people in rich countries take for granted, is one of the major causes of poverty and inequality around the world. Without effective states working with active and involved citizens, there is little chance for the growth that is needed to abolish global poverty.
Adjustments Appropriation: 2015-16
Hon Speaker, alongside the Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement, I am tabling the Adjustments Appropriation for 2015-16 today. The salary adjustment of R1,2 billion for national departments and R3,8 billion for provinces is the main revision to the expenditure estimates for this year.
Other significant adjustments are as follows: R720 million for the Department of International Relations and Co-operation to compensate for the depreciation of the rand; R1,2 billion in spending financed out of monies paid into the National Revenue Fund from departmental activities; R1,6 billion in roll-overs from unspent balances in 2014-15, including delayed payments to municipalities which had unresolved utility arrears; R1,1 billion in additional transfers of skills levy revenue to sector education and training authorities and the National Skills Fund. Further details are provided in the Adjusted Estimates of National Expenditure.
Two substantial allocations that were not provided for in the main Budget in February are dealt with in special appropriations. The first is the R23 billion allocation to Eskom, already enacted by the House. The second is the R2 billion allocation for the New Development Bank. These have been financed through the sale of government’s shareholding in Vodacom, as I have indicated.
After taking into account revised revenue estimates, the expenditure adjustments and projected savings, the main Budget deficit for 2015-16 is R176,3 billion. When taking into account the balances of social security funds, public entities and provinces, the projected consolidated Budget deficit is 3,8% of GDP, which is slightly less than the February estimate.
Supply-chain management reform
In the February Budget Speech, I emphasised the urgent need for improved efficiencies and effectiveness in public procurement. I indicated that the modernisation of supply-chain management would target better use of technology. Since then, much has been achieved. Firstly, government’s e-tender portal has been established, providing a single point of entry to business opportunities with government. This enhances transparency and reduces the time and cost of accessing tender documents.
Secondly, a central supplier database is now operational, easing the administrative burden for business and government alike. More than 20 000 suppliers have registered and a total of 9 500 have been verified since 1 September 2015. I urge all suppliers to register before 31 March 2016. The database provides information on commodity suppliers by locality, right down to municipal ward level.
Thirdly, the transversal contract for learner-teacher-support material has been completed. The highest contract price is for Grade R stationery at R115 per learner, inclusive of packaging and delivery. The cost for other grades is below R100, and we worked with Minister Motshekga to reduce this to that level. [Applause.]
Fourthly, this month we launched a buying site for high-volume low-value items, similar in design to commercial e-commerce sites. Supply-chain management practitioners can now purchase routine items through the web at www.gCommerce.gov.za.
Fifthly, a consolidated procurement Bill is being developed to rationalise the more-than 80 legal instruments, guidelines and instruction notes that currently apply.
Sixthly, a framework has been developed to standardise public procurement reporting, supported by a training programme for responsible officials.
Further enhancements that support SMMEs in the area of electronic bids, quotations and technologies will be implemented in 2016-17. Tender documents will be made user-friendly and easy to comprehend. The number of documents needed for a tender will be reduced and they will be customised to reflect the diversity of procurement processes. For instance, buying a filing cabinet is different from hiring an adviser or building a school.
Public procurement is big business. The South African public sector spends over R500 billion a year on the procurement of goods and services. Making better use of technology is therefore important, but it is not enough. Reform of supply-chain management will remain a central priority to generate short and medium-term savings, but, more importantly, to bring about value for money and to combat corruption.
Implementation of cost-containment measures
In December 2013, the National Treasury issued an instruction on cost-containment measures relating to consultants, travel and subsistence, entertainment, and catering and events. We are now in a position to report on the impact of this reform. Across all national and provincial departments, in the first year, a 3% decrease was achieved in spending on consultants, a 6% decrease in travel and subsistence, and a 47% decrease in catering, entertainment and events expenditure. [Applause.] That was not enough.
Preliminary budget data indicate that there will be further reductions in these categories of spending over the MTEF period, contributing both to value for money and improved public service delivery.
We recognise that there is not yet full compliance with these measures. The Treasury is currently revising the cost-containment instruction to review thresholds and clarify its implementation, especially on expenditure related to conferences.
Financial sector reform and promoting investment
Hon members, improving the quality of financial services is a key element in our strategy for inclusive growth. Weaknesses in financial supervision played a central role in the severity of the 2008 recession and its aftermath.
The Bill to give effect to the Twin Peaks regulatory system has now been certified by the state law advisers, and I will be tabling it next week on 27 October, if I’m not mistaken. We have engaged with the industry and other stakeholders on the draft framework for market conduct to ensure that customers of the financial sector are treated fairly and that charges are reduced and made more transparent. I also propose tabling the insurance Bill before the end of the year.
We have made progress in promoting savings by households through the introduction this year of tax-free savings products. In collaboration with Minister Dlamini and Minister Oliphant, work on the social security reform proposals is at an advanced stage, to accompany retirement reform. I need to emphasise the importance of providing suitable vehicles for the preservation of savings and conversion into income at retirement, alongside appropriate death and disability benefits. We are engaging with labour to ensure that members of provident funds enjoy the full benefit of tax deductions for savings plans that provide an assured income in retirement. I hope that these proposals will be prioritised for discussion in Nedlac over the period ahead.
In addition to promoting domestic savings, South Africa needs to attract substantial flows of foreign funding to ensure that investment growth can be financed. It is clearly vital that we maintain a framework of policies and programmes consistent with this requirement.
Under your leadership, Mr President, and guided by our newly appointed National Planning Commission under the chairmanship of Minister Radebe, we seek to simplify and streamline regulatory procedures for investment and ensure both policy coherence and encouragement of long-term investment and international partnerships. The Treasury’s work on modernising the management of capital flows and encouraging companies to locate in South Africa as a gateway to the rest of Africa supports this aim.
Without economic growth, revenue will not increase. Without revenue growth, expenditure cannot increase.
Conclusion
Hon Chairperson, it is apparent that slower growth and volatility will remain features of the world economy for some time to come.
In the framework set out in the 2015 Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement, government has adapted to this turbulent environment, through measures to maintain the health of the public finances and support the social and economic transformation South Africa needs.
To strengthen economic performance, our commitment is to bring about policy coherence and certainty where they are lacking, to give greater impetus to infrastructure investment and to address impediments that hold back enterprise development, employment and innovation.
To build the energy capacity, water and transport networks and communication systems that we need, we are mobilising the capacity of state-owned companies and the private sector, alongside departmental and municipal initiatives.
To ensure that public debt remains affordable, the public expenditure ceiling is maintained while protecting our flagship social and economic programmes.
To improve living standards and accelerate social development, we are working with municipalities to strengthen planning and concentrate investment in urban hubs and economic growth zones. More dynamic cities, new businesses, trade opportunities and better transport systems also mean stronger linkages with smaller towns and growing market opportunities for agriculture and rural enterprises.
To enhance state capacity and the quality and integrity of governance, our financial management and procurement reforms will be reinforced, while stepping up public sector training and institutional renewal.
To unite South Africans behind more rapid implementation of the National Development Plan, we are working with the business sector, organised labour and social stakeholders to maintain a stable labour relations environment, improve confidence and promote broad-based development.
In conclusion, I wish to thank you, Mr President - and the Deputy President - for your guidance and leadership and all Cabinet colleagues for their understanding of the challenges we confront.
The Ministers’ Committee on the Budget has energetically engaged with the issues. Deputy Minister Jonas has always been cheerful even in the toughest discussions, and the MECs for Finance share diligently in the work of overseeing our public finances.
Special thanks also go to Auditor-General Mr Kimi Makwetu, Sars Commissioner Tom Moyane, Governor Lesetja Kganyago at the Reserve Bank, the boards and executive heads of our development finance institutions, the Financial and Fiscal Commission and the Financial Services Board.
I greatly value the support of Nedlac and its constituency representatives, and the chairs of the Standing and Select Committees on Finance and Appropriations, the hon Yunus Carrim, the hon Charel de Beer, the hon Paul Mashatile and the hon Seiso Mohai. [Applause.]
I am also indebted to Director-General Lungisa Fuzile and the staff of the National Treasury and the Ministry for their tireless efforts. The support of my family is also an incalculable blessing.
Mr President, we are pursuing a new growth path to expand participation and adapt to the changing realities of the global landscape. As in the past, though times are tough, we can create a better future, working together. Within an affordable Medium-Term Expenditure Framework, we will build a more prosperous and equal South Africa – sustaining progress, even in this slow-growth world and environment.
As we achieve more rapid growth, our revenue outlook will improve. As revenue increases, our expenditure on public service delivery will grow.
I hereby, again, as I said at the beginning of my speech, table for consideration by the House: the Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement, the Adjusted Estimates of National Expenditure, the Adjustments Appropriation Bill and the Division of Revenue Amendment Bill. Thank you very much. These are the documents. [Applause.]
Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement referred to the Standing Committee on Finance and the Standing Committee on Appropriations to consider, in accordance with their respective mandates.
Revised Fiscal Framework referred to the Standing Committee on Finance for consideration and report.
The LEADER OF THE OPPOSITION: House Chairperson ...
The HOUSE CHAIRPERSON (Ms A T Didiza): Hon Maimane, I will take your point of order, but I would like to make an announcement first. [Interjections.] Could I make an announcement before you and then I will allow you to speak? Thank you for your consideration.
Hon members, we request that when you leave the Chamber you make use of the side entrances. We are also requesting you to please proceed to your offices as there are still people around the precincts ... [Interjections.] Hon members ... Order, hon members! There are still people trying to gain access to the precincts, so we are asking members to stay in their offices until they are advised that they can leave safely. [Interjections.]
Order, hon members! Hon Maimane?
The LEADER OF THE OPPOSITION: Thanks, Chairperson. I think, noting the reality of what’s taking place outside, which is the point that you have made, could I request that the Minister of Higher Education and Training and the President please address the students ... [Interjections.] ... because this requires leadership. And if we fail to do that, there will be an even bigger crisis on our hands. Could I request that that be so, please, Chairperson? [Interjections.]
The HOUSE CHAIRPERSON (Ms A T Didiza): Thank you, hon Maimane. Could you take your seat. [Interjections.] Thank you. Order, hon members! Order!
Hon members, thank you very much. I have noted your request, hon Maimane. I am sure it will be made appropriately to the relevant people you are advising - that they undertake a particular action. Hon members, I would like to thank you for your consideration, given the incident that happened earlier in the House and I would most like to thank the members of the public who are in the gallery, and, in particular, some of our young guests – the students who were here all the time - for their discipline and patience.
The House adjourned at 15:38.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS, TABLINGS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
FRIDAY, 11 SEPTEMBER 2015
TABLINGS
National Assembly
1. The Speaker
- Public Protector Report No 3 of 2015‑16 on an investigation into allegations of maladministration relating to financial mismanagement, tender irregularities and appointment irregularities against the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (Prasa).
MONDAY, 14 SEPTEMBER 2015
ANNOUNCEMENTS
National Assembly and National Council of Provinces
The Speaker and the Chairperson
1. Draft Bills submitted in terms of Joint Rule 159
- Traditional and Khoi-San Leadership Bill, submitted by the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs.
Referred to the Portfolio Committee on Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs and the Select Committee on Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs.
TABLINGS
National Assembly and National Council of Provinces
1. The Minister of Energy
- Agreement between the Government of the Republic of South Africa and the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo regarding the Cooperation in the Field of Energy Resources, tabled in terms of section 231(3) of the Constitution, 1996.
2. The Minister of Finance
- Agreement between the Government of the Republic of South Africa and the Government of the Turks and Caicos Islands for the Exchange of Information Relating to Tax Matters, tabled in terms of Section 231(2) of the Constitution, 1996.
- Explanatory Memorandum on the Agreement between the Government of the Republic of South Africa and the Government of the Turks and Caicos Islands for the Exchange of Information Relating to Tax Matters.
- Protocol Amending the Agreement between the Government of the Republic of South Africa and the Government of the Federative Republic of Brazil for the Avoidance of Double Taxation and Prevention of Fiscal Evasion with Respect to Taxes on Income, tabled in terms of Section 231(2) of the Constitution, 1996.
- Explanatory Memorandum on the Protocol Amending the Agreement between the Government of the Republic of South Africa and the Government of the Federative Republic of Brazil for the Avoidance of Double Taxation and Prevention of Fiscal Evasion with Respect to Taxes on Income.
- Agreement between the Government of the Republic of South Africa and the Government of Saint Christopher (Saint Kitts) and Nevis for the Exchange of Information Relating to Tax Matters, tabled in terms of Section 231(2) of the Constitution, 1996.
- Explanatory Memorandum on the Agreement between the Government of the Republic of South Africa and the Government of Saint Christopher (Saint Kitts) and Nevis for the Exchange of Information Relating to Tax Matters.
- Agreement between the Government of the Republic of South Africa and the Government of the Oriental Republic of Uruguay for the Exchange of Information Relating to Tax Matters, tabled in terms of Section 231(2) of the Constitution, 1996.
- Explanatory Memorandum on the Agreement between the Government of the Republic of South Africa and the Government of the Oriental Republic of Uruguay for the Exchange of Information Relating to Tax Matters.
- Agreement between the Government of the Republic of South Africa and the Government of the Republic of Zimbabwe for the Avoidance of Double Taxation and the Prevention of Fiscal Evasion with Respect to Taxes on Income, tabled in terms of Section 231(2) of the Constitution, 1996.
- Explanatory Memorandum on the Agreement between the Government of the Republic of South Africa and the Government of the Republic of Zimbabwe for the Avoidance of Double Taxation and the Prevention of Fiscal Evasion with Respect to Taxes on Income.
National Assembly
1. The Speaker
- Petition from the residents of Diepkloof Phase 1 and 2, Soweto, calling on the Assembly to prevent Eskom from proceeding with the installation of prepaid electricity meters without the consent and participation of the community and to demand an explanation for its failure to respond to a petition delivered to it, submitted in terms of Rule 312 (Mr T W Mhlongo).
TUESDAY, 15 SEPTEMBER 2015
TABLINGS
National Assembly and National Council of Provinces
1. The Minister of Finance
- Report and Financial Statements of the Office of the Ombud for Financial Services Providers for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15.
National Assembly
1. The Speaker
- Petition from residents of Edenvale, Gauteng, calling on the Assembly to follow-up a Carte Blanche exposé – prompted by Case No 331/05/2015 – on police brutality, bribery and corruption at the Edenvale Police Station, submitted in terms of Rule 312 (Mr M Waters).
THURSDAY, 17 SEPTEMBER 2015
ANNOUNCEMENTS
National Assembly
The Speaker
- Appointment of whips
- The following member has been appointed as whip of the African National Congress in the National Assembly with effect from 2 October 2014:
Bhengu, F
- The following member has been appointed as whip of the Democratic Alliance in the National Assembly with effect from 6 November 2014:
Lorimer, J R B
- The following members have been appointed as whips of the African National Congress in the National Assembly with effect from 3 December 2014:
Khunou, N P
Makhubele, Z S
- The following members have been appointed as whips of the Economic Freedom Fighters with effect from 1 March 2015:
Ndlozi, M Q
Nqweniso-Mente, N V
- The following member has been appointed as whip of the Democratic Alliance in the National Assembly with effect from 13 March 2015:
Lotriet, A
- The following member has been appointed as whip of the Democratic Alliance in the National Assembly with effect from 4 June 2015:
De Freitas, M S F
- The following member has been appointed as whip for the Inkatha Freedom Party in the National Assembly with effect from 1 August 2015:
Van der Merwe, L L
- The following member has been appointed as whip of the Democratic Alliance in the National Assembly with effect from 11 September 2015:
McLoughlin, A R
- Membership of Committees
- The following changes to Committee Membership have been made:
- African National Congress
Portfolio Committee on Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs
Appointed: Maluleke, Ms BJ
Multi-Party Women’s Caucus
Appointed: Maluleke, Ms BJ
Portfolio Committee on Transport
Appointed: Maswanganyi, Mr MJ
Committee on the Auditor–General
Appointed: Maswanganyi, Mr MJ
Portfolio Committee on Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries
Appointed: Zwane, Mr MJ
Portfolio Committee on Small Business Development
Appointed: Zwane, Mr MJ
- Democratic Alliance
Portfolio Committee on Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries
Appointed: Kruger, Mr HCC (ALTERNATE)
Portfolio Committee on International Relations and Cooperation
Appointed: Bergman, Mr D (ALTERNATE)
Portfolio Committee on Public Services, Administration and Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation
Discharged: Cardo, Mr MJ
Appointed: van Damme, Ms PT (ALTERNATE)
Portfolio Committee on Public Works
Discharged: Mubu, Mr KS
Appointed: Hunsinger, Mr CHH
- Inkatha Freedom Party
Portfolio Committee on Basic Education
Discharged: Mpontshane, Mr AM
Appointed: Msimang, Prof CT
Portfolio Committee on Higher Education and Training
Discharged: Mpontshane, Mr AM
Appointed: Msimang, Prof CT (ALTERNATE)
Portfolio Committee on Trade and Industry
Discharged: Msimang, Prof CT
Appointed: Esterhuizen, Mr JA
Portfolio Committee on Tourism
Discharged: Esterhuizen, Mr JA
Appointed: Cebekhulu, Inkosi RN
Portfolio Committee on Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries
Discharged: Hlengwa, Mr M
Appointed: Cebekhulu, Inkosi RN (ALTERNATE)
Portfolio Committee on Water and Sanitation
Discharged: Mpontshane, Mr AM
Appointed: Cebekhulu, Inkosi RN
Portfolio Committee on Rural Development and Land Reform
Discharged: Esterhuizen, Mr JA
Appointed: Cebekhulu, Inkosi RN (ALTERNATE)
TABLINGS
National Assembly and National Council of Provinces
1. The Minister of Science and Technology
- Report and Financial Statements of Vote 34 – Department of Science and Technology for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information of Vote 34 for 2014-15 [RP 288-2015].
2. The Minister of Small Business Development
- Report and Financial Statements of the Small Enterprise Development Agency (SEDA) for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15 [RP 310-2015].
- Small Enterprise Development Agency Technology Programme Annual Review for 2014-15.
- Report and Financial Statements of the Small Enterprise Finance Agency SOC Limited (SEFA) for 2014-15, including the Report of the Independent Auditors on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15.
TUESDAY, 22 SEPTEMBER 2015
ANNOUNCEMENTS
National Assembly and National Council of Provinces
The Speaker and the Chairperson
1. Bills passed by Houses – to be submitted to President for assent
- Bill passed by National Council of Provinces on 22 September 2015:
- Merchant Shipping Amendment Bill [B 12 – 2015] (National Assembly – sec 75).
2. Classification of Bills by Joint Tagging Mechanism (JTM)
- The JTM in terms of Joint Rule 160(6) classified the following Bill as a section 75 Bill:
- Local Government: Municipal Electoral Amendment Bill [B 22 – 2015] (National Assembly – sec 75).
TABLINGS
National Assembly and National Council of Provinces
- The Minister of Communications
(a) Report and Financial Statements of the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SOC) Limited (SABC) for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15.
(b) Report and Financial Statements of the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15.
(c) Report and Financial Statements of the Film and Publication Board for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15.
(d) Report and Financial Statements of the Brand South Africa for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15 [RP 235-2015].
2. The Minister of Finance
- Report and Financial Statements of Vote 10 – National Treasury for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information of Vote 10 for 2014-15 [RP 232-2015].
- Report and Financial Statements of the Office of the Pension Funds Adjudicator for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15 [RP 139-2015].
- Report and Financial Statements of the Public Investment Corporation (SOC) Limited for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15 [RP 150-2015].
- Report of the Office of the Tax Ombud for 2014-2015 [RP 352-2015].
- Report and Financial Statements of the Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) for 2014-15, including the Report Independent Auditors on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15.
3. The Minister of Higher Education and Training
- Report and Financial Statements of Vote 17 – Department of Higher Education and Training for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information of Vote 17 for 2014-15 [RP 269-2015].
- Report and Financial Statements of the Agriculture Sector Education and Training Authority (Agri-Seta) for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15 [RP 193-2015].
- Report and Financial Statements of the Banking Sector Education and Training Authority (Bank-Seta) for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15 [RP 185-2015].
- Report and Financial Statements of Culture, Arts, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport Sector Education and Training Authority (CATHS-SETA) for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15 [RP 188-2015].
- Report and Financial Statements of Construction Education and Training Authority (CETA) for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15.
- Report and Financial Statements of the Council on Higher Education (CHE) for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15.
- Report and Financial Statements of the Chemical Industries Education and Training Authority (CHIETA) for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15 [RP 200-2015].
- Report and Financial Statements of Education Training and Development Practices Sector Education and Training Authority (ETDP-SETA) for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15 [RP 180-2015].
- Report and Financial Statements of the Energy and Water Sector Education and Training Authority (EW-SETA) for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15[RP 318-2015].
- Report and Financial Statements of the Financial and Accounting Services Sector Education and Training Authority (FASSET) for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15 [RP 183-2015].
- Report and Financial Statements of the Food and Beverages Manufacturing Industry Sector Education and Training Authority (Foodbev-Seta) for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15.
- Report and Financial Statements of the Fibre Processing and Manufacturing Sector Education and Training Authority (FP&M-Seta) for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15 [RP 196-2015].
- Report and Financial Statements of the Health and Welfare Sector Education and Training Authority (HW-SETA) for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15 [RP 190-2015].
- Report and Financial Statements of the Insurance Sector Education and Training Authority (Inseta) for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15 [RP 186-2015].
- Report and Financial Statements of the Manufacturing, Engineering and Related Services Sector Education and Training Authority (MER-Seta) for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15.
- Report and Financial Statements of the Media, Information and Communication Technologies Sector Education and Training Authority (MICT-Seta) for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15 [RP 182-2015].
- Report and Financial Statements of the Mining Qualifications Authority (MQA) for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15 [RP 197-2015].
- Report and Financial Statements of the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15.
- Report and Financial Statements of the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO) for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15.
- Report and Financial Statements of the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15.
- Report and Financial Statements of the Safety and Security Sector Education and Training Authority (SAS-SETA) for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15.
- Report and Financial Statements of the Local Government Sector Education and Training Authority (LG-SETA) for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15 [RP 192-2015].
- Report and Financial Statements of the Transport Education and Training Authority (TETA) for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15 [RP 184-2015].
- Report and Financial Statements of the Public Service Sector Education and Training Authority (PSETA) for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15.
- Report and Financial Statements of the Wholesale and Retail Sector Education and Training Authority (W&R-SETA) for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15 [RP 229-2015].
- Report and Financial Statements of the National Skills Fund (NSF) for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15 [RP 266-2015].
- Report and Financial Statements of the Services Sector Education and Training Authority (SERVICES Seta) for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15 [RP 187-2015].
4. The Minister of Police
- Report and Financial Statements of the Civilian Secretariat for Police for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15 [RP 321-2015].
5. The Minister of Trade and Industry
- Government Notice No 710, published in Government Gazette No 39091, dated 13 August 2015: Correction: To the Compulsory specification for energy efficiency and labeling of electrical and electronic apparatus (VC 9008), published by Government Notice R944 of 28 November 2014, made in terms of section 13(1)(a) of the National Regulator for Compulsory Specification Act, 2008 (Act No 5 of 2008).
- Government Notice No 756, published in Government Gazette No 39127, dated 21 August 2015: Suspension of the Affordability Assessment Regulations of the National Credit Regulations, 2015.
WEDNESDAY, 23 SEPTEMBER 2015
ANNOUNCEMENTS
National Assembly
The Speaker
1. Introduction of Bills
- The Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs
- Traditional and Khoi-San Leadership Bill [B 23 – 2015] (National Assembly – proposed sec 76) [Explanatory summary of Bill and prior notice of its introduction published in Government Gazette No 39220 of 18 September 2015.]
Introduction and referral to the Portfolio Committee on Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs of the National Assembly, as well as referral to the Joint Tagging Mechanism (JTM) for classification in terms of Joint Rule 160.
In terms of Joint Rule 154 written views on the classification of the Bills may be submitted to the JTM. The Bills may only be classified after the expiry of at least three parliamentary working days since introduction.
TABLINGS
National Assembly and National Council of Provinces
1. The Speaker and the Chairperson
(a) Report and Financial Statements of the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15 [RP 251-2015].
2. The Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries
- Report and Financial Statements of the Perishable Products Export Control Board (PPECB) for 2014-15, including the Report of the Independent Auditors on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15.
- Report and Financial Statements of the South African Veterinary Council for 2014-15, including the Report of the Independent Auditors on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15.
- Report and Financial Statements of the Ncera Farms SOC Ltd for 2014-15, including the Report of the Independent Auditors on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15.
(d) Report and Financial Statements of the Marine Living Resources Fund (MLRF) for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15.
(e) Report and Financial Statements of the National Agricultural Marketing Council (NAMC) for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15 [RP 290-2015].
(f) Report and Financial Statements of the Agricultural Research Council (ARC) for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15 [RP 169-2015].
3. The Minister of Finance
- Report and Financial Statements of the Government Pensions Administration Agency for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15.
4. The Minister of Public Enterprises
(a) Report and Financial Statements of South African Express Airways SOC Limited for 2014-2015, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-2015.
5. The Minister of Public Service and Administration
- Report and Financial Statements of Vote 12 – Department of Public Service and Administration for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information of Vote 12 for 2014-15 [RP 296-2015].
- Report and Financial Statements of the National School of Government (NSG) for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15 and the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information on the National School of Government (NSG) Training Trading Account for 2014-15.
- Report and Financial Statements of the Centre for Public Service Innovation for 2014-15 [RP 171-2015].
- The Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services
- Report and Financial Statements of Vote 27 – Department of Communications for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information of Vote 27 for 2014-15 [RP 265-2015].
- Report and Financial Statements of the Universal Service Access Fund of South Africa (USAF) for 2014-15, including the Reports of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15 [RP 281-2015].
- Report and Financial Statements of the Universal Service and Access Agency (USAASA) for 2014-15,including the Reports of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements for 2014-15 [RP 280-2015].
- Report and Financial Statements of the State Information Technology Agency (SOC) Limited (SITA) for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15 [RP 151-2015].
- Report and Financial Statements of Sentech SOC Limited for 2014-15, including the Report of the Independent Auditors on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15 [RP 318-2015].
- Report and Financial Statements of the National Electronic Media Institute of South Africa (NEMISA) for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15.
- Report and Financial Statements of the ZA Domain Name Authority (ZADNA) for 2014-15, including the Report of the Independent Auditors on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15.
National Assembly
- The Speaker
- Letter from the Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services dated 22 September 2015, to the Speaker of the National Assembly explaining the delay in the submission of the Annual Report of the South African Post Office for 2014-15.
REQUEST FOR LATE TABLING OF THE SOUTH AFRICAN POST OFFICE ANNUAL REPORT
In terms of section 65 (1) of the Public Financial Management Act 1999 (Act no 1) I am required to table to the National Assembly, the Annual Report, Audited Annual Financial Statements of the South African Post Office and the Auditor's Report thereon, within a month after receipt of these from the entity as prescribed in section 55(1)(d).
Regrettably, I am unable to table these documents in respect of The South African Post Office (SAPO) by the 30th of September 2015. As required by section 65(2)(a) of the PFMA, I am required to provide a written explanation to the legislature setting the reasons why they were not tabled. Subsection (2)(b) provides that the Auditor-General may issue a special report on the delay.
The reasons for not tabling the said reports relate to the fact that processes to finalise those reports before they can be submitted to me and the National Treasury pursuant to section 55(1)(d) of the PFMA have not been completed. The key element of the process is that, the Company's Board has not yet signed off those audited annual financial statements due the external auditor's concerns about the ongoing concern status of the company as a result of financial challenges. Once the Government has demonstrated financial support for the company, the reports will be approved and tabled in the National Assembly.
Yours sincerely,
(signed)
Dr Siyabonga Cyprian Cwele, MP
Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services
- Letter from the Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services dated 22 September 2015, to the Speaker of the National Assembly explaining the delay in the submission of the Annual Report of Broadband Infraco for 2014-15.
REQUEST FOR LATE TABLING OF BROADBAND INFRACO ANNUAL REPORT
In terms of section 65 (1) of the Public Financial Management Act 1999 (Act no 1) I am required to table to the National Assembly, the Annual Report, Audited Annual Financial Statements of Broadband Infraco and the Auditor's Report thereon, within a month after receipt of these from the entity as prescribed in section 55(1)(d).
Regrettably, I am unable to table these documents in respect of Broadband Infraco (BBI) by the 30th of September 2015. As required by section 65(2)(a) of the PFMA, I am required to provide a written explanation to the legislature setting the reasons why they were not tabled. Subsection (2)(b) provides that the Auditor-General may issue a special report on the delay.
The reasons for not tabling the said reports relate to the fact that processes to finalise those reports before they can be submitted to me and the National Treasury pursuant to section 55(1)(d) of the PFMA have not been completed. The key element of the process is that, the Company's Board has not yet signed off those audited annual financial statements due the external auditor's concerns about the ongoing concern status of the company as a result of financial challenges. Once the Government and the Industrial Development Corporation have demonstrated financial support for the company, the reports will be approved and tabled in the National Assembly.
Yours sincerely,
(signed)
Dr Siyabonga Cyprian Cwele, MP
Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services
COMMITTEE REPORTS
National Assembly
- Report of the Portfolio Committee on Sport and Recreation on recommendation of candidates for appointment to the Appeal Board established in terms of section 26 of the Safety at Sports and Recreational Events Act, Act 2 of 2010, dated 23 September 2015:
The Portfolio Committee on Sport and Recreation, upon referral to it of a letter from the Minister of Sport and Recreation, dated 29 August 2014, requesting the Assembly to recommend suitable candidates for appointment to the Appeal Board established in terms of section 26 of the Safety at Sports and Recreational Events Act, Act 2 of 2010, recommends that the following nine candidates be appointed to the Appeal Board:
Mr Khehla Humphrey Khoza, Adv Lufuno Tokyo Nevondwe, Mr Frederick Baruti Komane, Mr Ramesh Vassen, Mr Mongezi Gladstone India, Ms Nomthandazo Fortunate Mdanda, Ms Thembeka Semane, Mr Malatse Stephen Pila, Dr William Peter Rowland.
Report to be considered.
FRIDAY, 25 SEPTEMBER 2015
ANNOUNCEMENTS
National Assembly and National Council of Provinces
The Speaker and the Chairperson
1. Assent by President in respect of Bills
- Refugees Amendment Bill [B 19 – 2015] – Act No 10 of 2015 (assented to and signed by President on 23 September 2015).
TABLINGS
National Assembly and National Council of Provinces
- The Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries
- Report and Financial Statements of the Onderstepoort Biological Products SCO Ltd for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements for 2014-15.
- The Minister of Home Affairs
- Report and Financial Statements of the Government Printing Works for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements for 2014-15 [RP 279/2015].
MONDAY, 28 SEPTEMBER 2015
TABLINGS
National Assembly and National Council of Provinces
The Speaker and the Chairperson
- The Minister of Finance
(a) Report and Financial Statements of the Co-operative Banks Development Agency for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15 [RP 359-2015].
(b) Report and Financial Statements of the South African Special Risk Insurance Association SOC Ltd (SASRIA) for 2014-15, including the Report of the Independent Auditors on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15.
- The Minister of Home Affairs
(a) Report and Financial Statements of Vote 4 – Department of Home Affairs for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information of Vote 4 for 2014-15 [RP 168-2015].
3. The Minister of Human Settlements
- Report and Financial Statements of the National Home Builders Registration Council (NHBRC) for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements for 2014-15.
- Report and Financial Statements of the Estate Agency Affairs Board for 2014-15, including the Report of the Independent Auditors on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15.
- Report and Financial Statements of the Housing Development Agency for 2014-15, including the Report of the Independent Auditors on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15.
- Report and Financial Statements of the National Urban Reconstruction and Housing Agency (NURCHA) for 2014-15, including the Report of the Independent Auditors on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15.
- Report and Financial Statements of the Social Housing Regulatory Authority for 2014-15, including the Report of the Independent Auditors on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15.
- Report and Financial Statements of the Rural Housing Loan Fund (RHLF) for 2014-15, including the Report of the Independent Auditors on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15.
- Report and Financial Statements of the National Housing Finance Corporation SOC Ltd (NHFC) for 2014-15, including the Report of the Independent Auditors on the Financial Statements for 2014-15.
- Report and Financial Statements of the Community Scheme Ombud Services (CSOS) for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15 [RP 283-2015].
- Report and Financial Statements of the Thubelisha Homes NPC (in Liquidation) for 2014-15, including the Report of the Independent Auditors on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15.
4. The Minister of Public Service and Administration
- Report and Financial Statements of the Government Employees Pension Scheme (GEMS) for 2014-15, including the Report of the Independent Auditors on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15.
5. The Minister of Water and Sanitation
- Report and Financial Statements of Vote 42 – Department of Water and Sanitation for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information of Vote 42 for 2014-15 [RP 291-2015].
- Report and Financial Statements of the Trans-Caledon Tunnel Authority (TCTA) for 2014-15, including the Report of the Independent Auditors on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15 [RP 280-2014].
- Report and Financial Statements of the Water Research Commission for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15 [RP 155-2015].
- Report and Financial Statements of Inkomati-Usuthu Catchment Management Agency for 2014-2015, including the Report of the Independent Auditors on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-2015 [RP 305-2015].
- Report and Financial Statements of Breede-Gouritz Catchment Management Agency for 2014-2015, including the Report of the Independent Auditors on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-2015 [RP 211-2015].
National Assembly
- The Speaker
(a) Report and Financial Statements of Vote 11B – Office of the Public Service Commission (PSC) for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15 [RP 319-2015].
- Letter from the Minister of Health dated 3 August 2015, to the Speaker of the National Assembly explaining the delay in the submission of the Annual Report of Compensation Fund for Mines and Works for 2014-15.
NON-SUBMISSION OF THE ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENT AND ANNUAL REPORT OF THE COMPENSATION FUND FOR MINES AND WORKS FOR THE 2014/15 FINANCIAL YEAR
I seek pardon for the non-submission of the Annual Financial Statement and Annual Report of the Compensation Fund for Mines and Works for the 2014/15 Financial Year to Parliament. The Compensation Commissioner for Occupational Diseases (CCOD) has informed me that it is not possible to submit the Annual Financial Statement and Annual Report of the CCOD for the 2014/15 Financial Year owing to backlogs in the capturing of the source documents for beneficiary claims, payments to beneficiaries, bank reconciliations with the payments from the Compensation Fund and revenue from controlled mines and works. In addition, it was not possible to conduct an actuarial valuation of the Compensation Fund which is a necessary part of the Annual Financial Statement and subsequent preparation for the audit of the Compensation Fund by the Auditor-General of South Africa.
Prior audits of the Compensation Fund had adverse opinions owing to missing beneficiary files and non-acceptance by the Auditor-General of South Africa of the previous actuarial valuation of the Compensation Fund. The CCOD has developed a registry for the beneficiary files and is currently undertaking a file verification exercise of the 200 000 CCOD files and the 500 000 files within the Medical Bureau for Occupational Diseases (MBOD). The senior management team has begun significant business process re-engineering interventions to overcome the claims assessment backlogs, reconcile payments and revenue with source documents and undertake an actuarial valuation of the Compensation Fund in preparation for the audit of the Fund by the Auditor-General of South Africa.
I am convinced that the aforementioned inputs (amongst others) will provide the necessary base for annual reports and audited financial statements being submitted to Parliament in due course.
Kind regards,
(signed)
DR A MOTSOALEDI, MP
MINISTER OF HEALTH
(c) Letter from the Minister of Health dated 19 September 2015, to the Speaker of the National Assembly explaining the delay in the submission of the Annual Report of The Office of Health Standards Compliance (OHSC) for 2014-15.
NON — TABLING OF THE ANNUAL REPORT OF THE OFFICE OF HEALTH STANDARDS COMPLIANCE FOR THE 2014/15 FINANCIAL YEAR
I write to you in terms of Section 55 (3) of the Public Finance Management Act. 1999 (Act No .1 of 1999)("the PFMA"), which indicates that public entities must, within five (5) months of the end of financial year, submit Annual Reports on the activities of the public entity during the financial year, to the relevant Executive Authority for tabling in Parliament, through the Accounting Officer of the Department designated by the Executive Authority.
Furthermore, Section 65 (1) of the PFMA indicates that the Executive Authority, must table in the National Assembly the Annual Report, financial statements and audit report of the public entity under his or her control, within one month after the Accounting Officer of the entity has received them.
The Office of Health Standards Compliance (OHSC) is a public entity established by Section 79A of the National Health Amendment Act, 2013 (Act No. 12 of 2013) (the Act), and is classified as a schedule 3A public entity as defined by the PFMA.
The objects of the OHSC are to protect and promote the health and safety of users and health services by monitoring and enforcing compliance by health establishments with norms and standards prescribed by the Minister in relation to the national health system and ensuring consideration, investigation and disposal of complaints relating to non-compliance with prescribed norms and standards in a procedurally fair, economical and expeditious manner.
I appointed the first board of the OHSC, which is the Accounting Authority of the public entity, for a three (3) year period effective from 1 January 2014. As a newly established entity in terms of the Act, the 2014/15 financial year was dedicated to the operalisation of the public entity, including the recruitment of key staff, the setting up of systems and the process of formalisation of regulations to ensure a legal mandate for the work of the OHSC.
During this period of transition, the OHSC executed its mandate against its approved Strategic Plan and Annual Performance Plan for the 2014/15 financial year in the ambit of the Department, through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that was entered into by the two parties.
In the MOU, the Department undertook to provide support systems to the OHSC in the form of corporate services until such a time that the OHSC has sufficient capacity, resources, support systems is in place, and has moved into its own premises. The budget of the OHSC was to be a separate sub — budget within the budget of the Department, with funding to be converted as a transfer payment as and when deemed necessary.
This correspondence therefore serves to inform you that due to the above arrangements between the Department and the OHSC for the 2014/15 financial year, the OHSC will not produce an Annual Report for the 2014/15 financial year as required by legislation. The operations of the OHSC for the said financial year will be reported in the Annual Report of the Department for the 2014/15 financial year.
For the 2015/16, an Annual Report will be produced by the OHSC due to the fact that the OHSC has been operating outside from the Department as at 1 April 2015.
Yours faithfully,
(signed)
DR A MOTSOALEDI, MP
MINISTER OF HEALTH
TUESDAY, 29 SEPTEMBER 2015
TABLINGS
National Assembly and National Council of Provinces
- The Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries
- Report and Financial Statements of Vote 26 - Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information of Vote 26 for 2014-15 [RP 345-2015].
2. The Minister of Arts and Culture
- Report and Financial Statements of Vote 14 – Department of Arts and Culture for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information of Vote 14 for 2014-15.
- Report and Financial Statements of the Afrikaans Language Museum and Language Monument for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15 [RP 68-2015].
- Report and Financial Statements of the Iziko Museums of South Africa for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15 [RP 142-2015].
- Report and Financial Statements of the National English Literary Museum for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15 [RP 295-2015].
- Report and Financial Statements of the KwaZulu-Natal Museum for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15 [RP 284-2015].
- Report and Financial Statements of the Msunduzi (Incorporating the Voortrekker Complex) Museum for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15 [RP 235-2015].
- Report and Financial Statements of the National Museum - Bloemfontein for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15 [RP 243-2015].
- Report and Financial Statements of the Ditsong Museums of South Africa for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15 [RP 230-2015].
- Report and Financial Statements of the Robben Island Museum for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15 [RP 246-2015].
- Report and Financial Statements of the War Museum of the Boer Republics for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15 [RP 301-2015].
- Report and Financial Statements of the William Humphreys Art Gallery for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15.
- Report and Financial Statements of the Freedom Park for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15 [RP 204-2015].
- Report and Financial Statements of the National Heritage Council for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15 [RP 326-2015].
- Report and Financial Statements of the National Film and Video Foundation for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15 [RP 258-2015].
- Report and Financial Statements of the National Arts Council of South Africa for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-14 [RP 254-2015].
- Report and Financial Statements of the South African Heritage Resources Agency (SAHRA) for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15 [RP 176-2015].
- Report and Financial Statements of the South African Library for the Blind for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15 [RP 222-2015].
- Report and Financial Statements of the National Library of South Africa for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15 [RP 263-2015].
- Report and Financial Statements of the Artscape for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15 [RP 320-2015].
- Report and Financial Statements of the Market Theatre Foundation for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15 [RP 213-2015].
- Report and Financial Statements of the Performing Arts Centre of the Free State for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15 [RP 275-2015].
- Report and Financial Statements of the South African State Theatre for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15 [RP 64-2015].
- Report and Financial Statements of The Playhouse Company for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15 [RP 203-2015].
- Report and Financial Statements of the Windybrow Theatre for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15 [RP 214-2015].
- Report and Financial Statements of the Luthuli Museum for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15.
- Report and Financial Statements of the Nelson Mandela Museum for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15 [RP 282-2015].
- Report and Financial Statements of the Pan South African Language Board (PanSALB) for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15 [RP 216-2015].
- Report and Financial Statements of the Blind SA for 2014-15, including the Report of the Independent Auditors on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15 [RP 226-2015].
- Report and Financial Statements of Business and Arts South Africa for 2014-15, including the Report of the Independent Auditors on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15.
- The Minister of Communications
- Report and Financial Statements of Vote 9 – Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information of Vote 9 for 2014-15 [RP 322-2015].
- Report and Financial Statements of the Media Development and Diversity Agency (MDDA) for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15.
- The Minister of Defence and Military Veterans
- Report and Financial Statements of Vote 22 – Department of Defence for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information of Vote 22 for 2014-15 [RP 309-2015].
(b) Report and Financial Statements of the Armaments Corporation of South Africa SOC Limited (ARMSCOR) for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Group Financial Statements and Performance Information For 2014-15 [RP 158-2015].
(c) Report and Financial Statements of the Castle Control Board for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15 [RP 45-2015].
- The Minister of Energy
- Report and Financial Statements of Vote 29 – Department of Energy for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information of Vote 29 for 2014-15.
- Report and Financial Statements of the Central Energy Fund (SOC) Limited Group of Companies (CEF) for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information of the Central Energy Fund (SOC) Limited Group of Companies for 2014-15 [RP 260-2015].
- Annual Financial Statements of the Central Energy Fund (SOC) Limited Group of Companies (CEF) for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General and the Independent Auditors on the Financial Statements and Performance Information of the Central Energy Fund (SOC) Limited Group of Companies for 2014-15 [RP 260-2015] (Volumes 1 and 2).
- Report and Financial Statements of the South African National Energy Development Institute (SANEDI) for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15 [RP 244-2015].
- Report and Financial Statements of the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15 [RP 262-2015].
- Report and Financial Statements of the National Nuclear Regulator (NNR) for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15 [RP 313-2015].
- The Minister of Health
(a) Report and Financial Statements of Vote 16 – Department of Health for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information of Vote 16 for 2014-15 [RP 333-2015].
- Report and Financial Statements of the South African Medical Research Council (MRC) for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15.
- Report and Financial Statements of the Council for Medical Schemes for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15 [RP 91-2014].
(d) Report and Financial Statements of the National Health Laboratory Service (NHLS) for 2014-15, including the Report of the Independent Auditors on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15 [RP 270-2015].
(e) Annual Review of the National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NCID) for 2014-2015 [RP 272-2015].
- Annual Review of the National Institute for Occupational Health (NIOH) for 2014-2015.
- Academic Review for 2014-15.
7. The Minister of Human Settlements
- Report and Financial Statements of Vote 31 – National Department of Human Settlements for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information of Vote 31 for 2014-15 [RP 236-2015].
- The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation
(a) Report and Financial Statements of Vote 5 – Department of International Relations and Cooperation for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information of Vote 5 for 2014-15.
- Report and Financial Statements of the African Renaissance and International Cooperation Fund for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15.
9. The Minister of Justice and Correctional Services
- Report and Financial Statements of Vote 24 – Department of Justice and Constitutional Development for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information of Vote 24 for 2014-15 [RP 341-2015].
- Report and Financial Statements of the Guardian’s Fund for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15 [RP 342-2015].
- Report and Financial Statements of the President’s Fund for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15 [RP 343-2015].
- Report and Financial Statements of the Third Party Funds for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15 [RP 344-2015].
- Report and Financial Statements of the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15 [RP 164-2015].
- Report and Financial Statements of the Legal Aid South Africa for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15 [RP 140-2015].
- Inter-Departmental and Institutional Annual Reports for 2014-15 on the Implementation of the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act, 2007 (Act No 32 of 2007).
- Inter-Departmental and Institutional Annual Reports for 2014-15 on the Implementation of the Child Justice Act, 2008 (Act No 75 of 2008).
10. The Minister of Mineral Resources
- Report and Financial Statements of Vote 32 – Department of Mineral Resources for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information of Vote 32 for 2014-15 [RP 297-2015].
- Report and Financial Statements of the Council for Geoscience for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15 [RP 179-2015].
- Report and Financial Statements of the Council for Mineral Technology (Mintek) for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15.
- Report and Financial Statements of the South African Diamond and Precious Metals Regulator for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15 [RP 332-2015].
- Report and Financial Statements of the State Diamond Trader for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15 [RP 225-2015].
- Report and Financial Statements of the Mine Health and Safety Council (MHSC) for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15 [RP 12-2013].
- Report of the Mine Health and Safety Inspectorate for 2014-15 [RP 335-2015].
- The Minister of Police
- Report and Financial Statements of Vote 25 – Department of Police for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information of Vote 25 for 2014-15 [RP 201-2015].
- Report and Financial Statements of Vote 23 – Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information of Vote 23 for 2014-15 [RP 293-2015].
- Report and Financial Statements of the Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority (PSIRA) for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15.
- The Minister of Science and Technology
- Report and Financial Statements of the National Advisory Council on Innovation for 2014-15.
13. The Minister of Sport and Recreation
- Report and Financial Statements of Vote 20 – Department of Sport and Recreation South Africa for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information of Vote 20 for 2014-15 [RP 312-2015].
- The Minister of Women in The Presidency
- Report and Financial Statements of Vote 43 – Department of Women for 2014 – 15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information of Vote 43 for 2014-15 [RP 139-2015].
National Assembly
- The Speaker
- Letter from the Minister of Energy dated 18 September 2015, to the Speaker of the National Assembly explaining the delay in the submission of the Annual Report of South African Nuclear Energy Corporation (SOC) Limited (NECSA) for 2014-15.
LATE TABLING OF SOUTH AFRICAN NUCLEAR ENERGY CORPORATION (NECSA) 2014/15 ANNUAL REPORT
The above mentioned matter has reference.
The communique by the Clerk of Papers regarding tabling of the 2014/15 Annual Reports indicates that the due date is the 30th September 2015. It further states that in terms of section 65(2)(a) of the Public Finance Management Act of 1999 (Act no.1 of 1999) the Executive Authority may table a written explanation providing reasons why they are not able to table the relevant report.
NECSA is unable to table the final audited Annual Report for 2014/15 financial year due to an objection which NECSA lodged with the Auditor General. The Auditor General indicated that the review of the audit outcome may go beyond 30th September 2015 which is the last date of tabling of the annual reports in 2015.
I have given NECSA permission to submit the 2014/15 Annual Report once the Auditor General has submitted the report that reviewed the audit outcome.
It is for this reason that I request an extension for NECSA to table their audited 2014/15 Annual Report when a review report regarding the audit outcome has been submitted.
Yours sincerely,
(signed)
Ms TINA JOEMAT-PETTERSSON, MP
MINISTER OF ENERGY
COMMITTEE REPORTS
National Assembly
Please see pages 3535-3553 of the ATCs.
WEDNESDAY, 30 SEPTEMBER 2015
ANNOUNCEMENTS
National Assembly
The Speaker
- Filling of vacancy in Electoral Commission
- A letter dated 22 September 2015 has been received from the President of the Republic, informing the Assembly that he has decided to request the Chief Justice of the Republic of South Africa to re-initiate the process of filling a vacancy in the Electoral Commission with due regard to the issues highlighted in the report of the Portfolio Committee on Home Affairs that was adopted by the House on 26 August 2015.
Referred to the Portfolio Committee on Home Affairs.
TABLINGS
National Assembly and National Council of Provinces
1. The Speaker and the Chairperson
- Report and Financial Statements of the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15 [RP 360-2015].
- Annual Report of the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) on the Promotion of Access to Information Act (PAIA) for 2014-15.
- Report and Financial Statements of the Commission on Gender Equality (CGE) for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15.
- The President of the Republic
- Report and Financial Statements of Vote 1 – The Presidency for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information of Vote 1 for 2014-15 [RP 349-2015].
3. The Minister of Basic Education
- Report and Financial Statements of Vote 15 – Department of Basic Education for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information of Vote 15 for 2014-15.
- Report and Financial Statements of the Education Labour Relations Council (ELRA) for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15 [RP 159-2015].
- Report and Financial Statements of the South African Council for Educators (SACE) for 2014-15, including the Report of the Independent Auditors on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15 [RP 220-2015].
- Report and Financial Statements of the Council for Quality Assurance in General and Further Education and Training - UMALUSI for 2014-15, including the Report of the Independent Auditors on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15.
- The Minister for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs
- Reports and Financial Statements of Vote 3 – Department of Cooperative Governance and Department of Traditional Affairs for 2014-15, including the Reports of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information of Vote 3 for 2014-15.
- Report and Financial Statements of the Commission for the Promotion and Protection of the Rights of Cultural, Religious and Linguistic Communities (CRL Rights Commission) for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15 [RP 334-2015].
- Report of the National Disaster Management Centre for 2014-2015.
5. The Minister of Economic Development
- Report and Financial Statements of Vote 28 – Department of Economic Development for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information of Vote 28 for 2014-15 [RP 279-2015].
(b) Report and Financial Statements of the International Trade Administration Commission of South Africa (ITAC) for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15[RP 329-2015].
- Report and Financial Statements of the Competition Commission for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15 [RP 300-2015].
- Report and Financial Statements of the Competition Tribunal for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance information for 2014-15 [RP 302-2015].
- Report and Financial Statements of the Industrial Development Corporation of South Africa Limited (IDC) for 2014-15, including the Report of the Independent Auditors on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15.
6. The Minister of Justice and Correctional Services
- Report and Financial Statements of Vote 21 – Department of Correctional Services for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information of Vote 21 for 2014-15[RP 331-2015].
(b) Report and Financial Statements of the Council for Debt Collectors for 2014-15, including the Report of the Independent Auditors on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15.
(c) Report on Activities of South African Law Reform Commission for 2014-15.
(d) Report and Financial Statements of the Judicial Inspectorate for Correctional Services for 2014-15 [RP 211-2015].
- Report and Financial Statements of the South African Board for Sheriffs for 2014-15, including the Report of the Independent Auditors on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15.
- The Minister of Police
- An Analysis of the National Crime Statistics for 2014/2015: Addendum to the South African Police Service (SAPS) Annual Report [RP 202-2015].
- Annual Report for the period 1 April 2014 to 31 March 2015 of the Office of the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI) Judge.
8. The Minister of Public Enterprises
- Report and Financial Statements of Vote 11 – Department of Public Enterprises for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information of Vote 11 for 2014-15 [RP 259-2015].
9. The Minister of Public Works
- Report and Financial Statements of the South African Council for the Architectural Profession (SACAP) for 2014-15, including the Report of the Independent Auditors on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15.
- Report and Financial Statements of the Council for the Built Environment (CBE) for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15.
- Report and Financial Statements of the Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15 [RP 256-2015].
- Report and Financial Statements of the Independent Development Trust (IDT) for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15 [RP 231-2015].
- Report and Financial Statements of the South African Council for the Property Valuers Profession (SACPVP) for 2014-15, including the Report of the Independent Auditors on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-2015.
- Report and Financial Statements of the South African Council for the Landscape Architectural Profession (SACLAP) for 2014-15, including the Report of the Independent Auditors on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15.
- Report and Financial Statements of the South African Council for the Quantity Surveying Profession (SACQSP) for 2014-15, including the Report of the Independent Auditors on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15.
- Report and Financial Statements of the South African Council for the Project and Construction Management Professions (SACPCMP) for 2014-15, including the Report of the Independent Auditors on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-2015.
- Report and Financial Statements of Agrément South Africa (ASA) for 2014-15.
10. The Minister of Rural Development and Land Reform
- Report and Financial Statements of Vote 33 – Department of Rural Development and Land Reform for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information of Vote 33 for 2014-15 [RP 357-2015].
- Report and Financial Statements of the Ingonyama Trust Board for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15 [RP 148-2015].
- Report of the Communal Property Associations for 2014-2015, tabled in terms of section 17 of the Communal Property Associations Act, 1996 (Act No 28 of 1996).
11. The Minister of Social Development
- Report and Financial Statements of Vote 19 – Department of Social Development for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information of Vote 19 for 2014-15 [RP 323-2015].
- Report and Financial Statements of the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15 [RP 252-2015].
- Report and Financial Statements of the National Development Agency (NDA) for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15 [RP 38-2015].
12. The Minister of Sport and Recreation
- Report and Financial Statements of Boxing South Africa for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15.
- Report and Financial Statements of the South African Institute for Drug-Free Sport for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements for 2014-15.
13. The Minister of Trade and Industry
- Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Trade and Industrial Cooperation between the Government of the Republic of South Africa and the Government of the Republic of Botswana, tabled in terms of section 231(3) of the Constitution of South Africa, 1996.
- Explanatory Memorandum on the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Trade and Industrial Cooperation between the Government of the Republic of South Africa and the Government of the Republic of Botswana.
14. The Minister of Transport
- Report and Financial Statements of Vote 37 – Department of Transport for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information of Vote 37 for 2014-15 [RP 303-2015].
- Report and Financial Statements of the Driving Licence Card Account for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements for 2014-15.
- Report and Financial Statements of the South African National Roads Agency Limited (SANRAL) SOC Limited for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15 [RP 253-2015].
- Reports and Financial Statements of the Cross-Border Road Transport Agency (C-BRTA) for 2014-15, including the Reports of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15.
- Report and Financial Statements of the Road Accident Fund for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15 [RP 275-2015].
- Report and Financial Statements of the Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15 [RP 166-2015].
- Report and Financial Statements of the South African Search and Rescue Organisation for 2014-15.
- Reports and Financial Statements of the Ports Regulator of South Africa for 2014-15, including the Reports of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15 [RP 215-2015].
- Report and Financial Statements of the South African Maritime Safety Authority (including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Maritime Fund) for 2014-15, including the Reports of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15 [RP 315-2015].
- Report and Financial Statements of the Railway Safety Regulator for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15 [RP 286-2015].
- Report of the Railway Safety Regulator for 2014-15 on the State of Safety [RP 287-2015].
- Report and Financial Statements of the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15.
- Annual Financial Statements of Autopax Passenger Services (SOC) Limited for 2014-15.
- Report and Financial Statements of Intersite Asset Investments (SOC) Limited for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15.
- Financial Report of the Air Traffic and Navigation Services Company Limited (ATNS) SOC Limited for 2014-2015, including the Report of the Independent Auditors on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15.
- Integrated Report and Financial Statements of the Air Traffic and Navigation Services Company Limited (ATNS) SOC Limited for 2014-2015.
- Sustainability Report of the Air Traffic and Navigation Services Company Limited (ATNS) SOC Limited for 2014-2015.
- Report and Financial Statements of the South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15 [RP 255-2015].
- Integrated Report and Financial Statements of the Airports Company of South Africa SOC Limited and its subsidiaries for 2014-15.
- Consolidated Annual Financial Statements of the Airports Company of South Africa SOC Limited and its subsidiaries for 2014-15, including the Report of the Independent Auditors on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15.
WEDNESDAY, 7 OCTOBER 2015
ANNOUNCEMENTS
National Assembly and National Council of Provinces
The Speaker and the Chairperson
1. Draft Bills submitted in terms of Joint Rule 159
- Financial Intelligence Centre Amendment Bill, submitted by the Minister of Finance.
Referred to the Standing Committee on Finance and the Select Committee on Finance.
- Extension of Security of Tenure Amendment Bill, submitted by the Minister of Rural Development and Land Reform.
Referred to the Portfolio Committee on Rural Development and Land Reform and the Select Committee on Land and Mineral Resources.
National Assembly
The Speaker
1. Referral to Committees of papers tabled
- The following papers are referred to the Standing Committee on Finance for consideration and report. The Reports of the Auditor-General and Independent Auditors on the Financial Statements and Performance Information are referred to the Committee on Public Accounts for consideration:
- Report and Financial Statements on the Registrar of Friendly Societies for 2013 [RP325‑2014].
- Agreement between the Government of the Republic of South Africa and the Government of the Turks and Caicos Islands for the Exchange of Information Relating to Tax Matters, tabled in terms of section 231(2) of the Constitution, 1996.
- Explanatory Memorandum on the Agreement between the Government of the Republic of South Africa and the Government of the Turks and Caicos Islands for the Exchange of Information Relating to Tax Matters.
- Protocol Amending the Agreement between the Government of the Republic of South Africa and the Government of the Federative Republic of Brazil for the Avoidance of Double Taxation and Prevention of Fiscal Evasion with Respect to Taxes on Income, tabled in terms of section 231(2) of the Constitution, 1996.
- Explanatory Memorandum on the Protocol Amending the Agreement between the Government of the Republic of South Africa and the Government of the Federative Republic of Brazil for the Avoidance of Double Taxation and Prevention of Fiscal Evasion with Respect to Taxes on Income.
- Agreement between the Government of the Republic of South Africa and the Government of Saint Christopher (Saint Kitts) and Nevis for the Exchange of Information Relating to Tax Matters, tabled in terms of section 231(2) of the Constitution, 1996.
- Explanatory Memorandum on the Agreement between the Government of the Republic of South Africa and the Government of Saint Christopher (Saint Kitts) and Nevis for the Exchange of Information Relating to Tax Matters.
- Agreement between the Government of the Republic of South Africa and the Government of the Oriental Republic of Uruguay for the Exchange of Information Relating to Tax Matters, tabled in terms of section 231(2) of the Constitution, 1996.
- Explanatory Memorandum on the Agreement between the Government of the Republic of South Africa and the Government of the Oriental Republic of Uruguay for the Exchange of Information Relating to Tax Matters.
- Agreement between the Government of the Republic of South Africa and the Government of the Republic of Zimbabwe for the Avoidance of Double Taxation and the Prevention of Fiscal Evasion with Respect to Taxes on Income, tabled in terms of section 231(2) of the Constitution, 1996.
- Explanatory Memorandum on the Agreement between the Government of the Republic of South Africa and the Government of the Republic of Zimbabwe for the Avoidance of Double Taxation and the Prevention of Fiscal Evasion with Respect to Taxes on Income.
- Report and Financial Statements of the Office of the Ombud for Financial Services Providers for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15.
- Report and Financial Statements of Vote 10 – National Treasury for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information of Vote 10 for 2014-15 [RP232-2015].
- Report and Financial Statements of the Office of the Pension Funds Adjudicator for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15 [RP139-2015].
- Report and Financial Statements of the Public Investment Corporation (SOC) Limited for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15 [RP150-2015].
- Report of the Office of the Tax Ombud for 2014-2015 [RP352-2015].
- Report and Financial Statements of the Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) for 2014-15, including the Report Independent Auditors on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15.
- Report and Financial Statements of the South African Revenue Service (Sars) for 2014‑15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15 [RP208-2015].
- Report and Financial Statements of the Government Pensions Administration Agency for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15.
- Report and Financial Statements of the Co-operative Banks Development Agency for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15 [RP359-2015].
- Report and Financial Statements of the South African Special Risk Insurance Association SOC Ltd (Sasria) for 2014-15, including the Report of the Independent Auditors on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15.
- The following papers are referred to the Portfolio Committee on Justice and Correctional Services for consideration:
(a) Report dated 2 August 2015 by the Magistrates Commission on the conditional upliftment of the provisional suspension of Mr P S Hole, a regional magistrate at Kimberley, in terms of a resolution of the Assembly on 20 June 2013. (6th Report)
(b) Progress report dated 2 August 2015 on the provisional suspension from office of Mr I W O M Morake, a magistrate at Lichtenburg, in terms of section 13(3)(f) of the Magistrates Act, 1993 (No 90 of 1993).
(c) Progress report dated 2 August 2015 on the provisional suspension from office of Mr M J Kgomo, an additional magistrate at Randburg, in terms of section 13(3)(f) of the Magistrates Act, 1993 (No 90 of 1993).
(d) Progress report dated 2 August 2015 on the provisional suspension from office of Ms J F van Schalkwyk, chief magistrate at Kempton Park, in terms of section 13(3)(f) of the Magistrates Act, 1993 (No 90 of 1993).
(e) Progress report dated 2 August 2015 on the provisional suspension from office of Mrs R M Malahlela, aspirant additional magistrate at Delmas, in terms of section 13(3)(f) of the Magistrates Act, 1993 (No 90 of 1993).
(f) Inter-Departmental and Institutional Annual Reports for 2014-15 on the Implementation of the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act, 2007 (Act No 32 of 2007).
(g) Inter-Departmental and Institutional Annual Reports for 2014-15 on the Implementation of the Child Justice Act, 2008 (Act No 75 of 2008).
- The following papers are referred to the Portfolio Committee on Public Service and Administration as well as Monitoring and Evaluation for consideration and report. The Reports of the Auditor-General and Independent Auditors on the Financial Statements and Performance Information are referred to the Committee on Public Accounts for consideration:
(a) Report and Financial Statements on Vote 13 - Statistics SA for 2014‑15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information of Vote 13 for 2014-15 [RP160-2015] (Book 1) and [RP161-2015] (Book 2).
(b) Report and Financial Statements of Vote 12 – Department of Public Service and Administration for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information of Vote 12 for 2014-15 [RP296-2015].
(c) Report and Financial Statements of the National School of Government (NSG) for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15 and the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information on the National School of Government (NSG) Training Trading Account for 2014-15.
(d) Report and Financial Statements of the Centre for Public Service Innovation for 2014-15 [RP171-2015].
(e) Report and Financial Statements of the Government Employees Pension Scheme (GEMS) for 2014-15, including the Report of the Independent Auditors on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15.
(f) Report and Financial Statements of Vote 11B – Office of the Public Service Commission (PSC) for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15 [RP319-2015].
- The following paper is referred to the Portfolio Committee on Justice and Correctional Services for consideration and report and to the Portfolio Committee on Social Development:
- Government Notice No 737, published in Government Gazette No 39119, dated 21 August 2015: Regulations relating to prosecutors’ referral of suspected victims of trafficking for assessment, made in terms of section 43(1)(a) of the Prevention and Combating of Trafficking in Persons Act, 2013 (Act No 7 of 2013).
- The following paper is referred to the Portfolio Committee on Transport for consideration:
- Public Protector Report No 3 of 2015‑16 on an investigation into allegations of maladministration relating to financial mismanagement, tender irregularities and appointment irregularities against the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (Prasa).
- The following paper is referred to the Portfolio Committee of Energy:
- Agreement between the Government of the Republic of South Africa and the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo regarding the Cooperation in the Field of Energy Resources, tabled in terms of section 231(3) of the Constitution, 1996.
- The following papers are referred to the Portfolio Committee on Public Enterprises for consideration and report. The Reports of the Auditor‑General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information are referred to the Committee on Public Accounts for consideration:
(a) Petition from the residents of Diepkloof Phase 1 and 2, Soweto, calling on the Assembly to prevent Eskom from proceeding with the installation of prepaid electricity meters without the consent and participation of the community and to demand an explanation for its failure to respond to a petition delivered to it, submitted in terms of Rule 312 (Mr T W Mhlongo).
- Report and Financial Statements of South African Express Airways SOC Limited for 2014-2015, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-2015.
- Report and Financial Statements of Vote 11 – Department of Public Enterprises for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information of Vote 11 for 2014-15 [RP259-2015].
- The following papers are referred to the Portfolio Committee on Police for consideration and report. The Reports of the Auditor‑General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information are referred to the Committee on Public Accounts for consideration:
(a) Petition from residents of Edenvale, Gauteng, calling on the Assembly to follow-up a Carte Blanche exposé – prompted by Case No 331/05/2015 – on police brutality, bribery and corruption at the Edenvale Police Station, submitted in terms of Rule 312 (Mr M Waters).
(b) Report and Financial Statements of Vote 25 – Department of Police for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information of Vote 25 for 2014-15 [RP201-2015].
(c) Report and Financial Statements of Vote 23 – Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information of Vote 23 for 2014-15 [RP293-2015].
(d) Report and Financial Statements of the Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority (Psira) for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15.
(e) An Analysis of the National Crime Statistics for 2014‑15: Addendum to the South African Police Service (SAPS) Annual Report [RP202-2015].
(f) Annual Report for the period 1 April 2014 to 31 March 2015 of the Office of the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI) Judge.
(g) Report and Financial Statements of the Civilian Secretariat for Police for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15 [RP321-2015].
- The following papers are referred to the Portfolio Committee on Science and Technology for consideration and report. The Report of the Auditor‑General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information is referred to the Committee on Public Accounts for consideration:
- Report and Financial Statements of Vote 34 – Department of Science and Technology for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information of Vote 34 for 2014-15 [RP288-2015].
- Report and Financial Statements of the National Advisory Council on Innovation for 2014-15.
- The following papers are referred to the Portfolio Committee on Small Business Development for consideration and report. The Reports of the Auditor‑General and Independent Auditors on the Financial Statements and Performance Information are referred to the Committee on Public Accounts for consideration:
- Report and Financial Statements of the Small Enterprise Development Agency (Seda) for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15 [RP310-2015].
- Small Enterprise Development Agency Technology Programme Annual Review for 2014-15.
- Report and Financial Statements of the Small Enterprise Finance Agency SOC Limited (Sefa) for 2014-15, including the Report of the Independent Auditors on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15.
- The following papers are referred to the Portfolio Committee on Communications for consideration and report. The Reports of the Auditor‑General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information are referred to the Committee on Public Accounts for consideration:
(a) Report and Financial Statements of the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SOC) Limited (SABC) for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15.
(b) Report and Financial Statements of the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (Icasa) for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15.
(c) Report and Financial Statements of the Film and Publication Board for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15.
(d) Report and Financial Statements of Brand South Africa for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15 [RP235-2015].
(e) Report and Financial Statements of Vote 9 – Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information of Vote 9 for 2014-15 [RP322‑2015].
(f) Report and Financial Statements of the Media Development and Diversity Agency (MDDA) for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15.
- The following papers are referred to the Portfolio Committee on Higher Education and Training for consideration and report. The Reports of the Auditor‑General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information are referred to the Committee on Public Accounts for consideration:
- Report and Financial Statements of Vote 17 – Department of Higher Education and Training for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information of Vote 17 for 2014-15 [RP269-2015].
(b) Report and Financial Statements of the Agriculture Sector Education and Training Authority (Agri-Seta) for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15 [RP193-2015].
(c) Report and Financial Statements of the Banking Sector Education and Training Authority (Bank-Seta) for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15 [RP185-2015].
- Report and Financial Statements of Culture, Arts, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport Sector Education and Training Authority (Caths-Seta) for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15 [RP188-2015].
- Report and Financial Statements of Construction Education and Training Authority (CETA) for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15.
- Report and Financial Statements of the Council on Higher Education (CHE) for 2014‑15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15.
- Report and Financial Statements of the Chemical Industries Education and Training Authority (Chieta) for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15 [RP200-2015].
- Report and Financial Statements of Education Training and Development Practices Sector Education and Training Authority (ETDP-Seta) for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15 [RP180-2015].
- Report and Financial Statements of the Energy and Water Sector Education and Training Authority (EW-Seta) for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15[RP318-2015].
- Report and Financial Statements of the Financial and Accounting Services Sector Education and Training Authority (FASSET) for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15 [RP183-2015].
- Report and Financial Statements of the Food and Beverages Manufacturing Industry Sector Education and Training Authority (Foodbev-Seta) for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15.
- Report and Financial Statements of the Fibre Processing and Manufacturing Sector Education and Training Authority (FP&M-Seta) for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014‑15 [RP196-2015].
- Report and Financial Statements of the Health and Welfare Sector Education and Training Authority (HW-Seta) for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15 [RP190‑2015].
- Report and Financial Statements of the Insurance Sector Education and Training Authority (Inseta) for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15 [RP186-2015].
- Report and Financial Statements of the Manufacturing, Engineering and Related Services Sector Education and Training Authority (MER-Seta) for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15.
- Report and Financial Statements of the Media, Information and Communication Technologies Sector Education and Training Authority (MICT-Seta) for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15 [RP182-2015].
- Report and Financial Statements of the Mining Qualifications Authority (MQA) for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15 [RP197-2015].
- Report and Financial Statements of the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15.
- Report and Financial Statements of the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO) for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15.
- Report and Financial Statements of the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15.
- Report and Financial Statements of the Safety and Security Sector Education and Training Authority (SAS-Seta) for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15.
- Report and Financial Statements of the Local Government Sector Education and Training Authority (LG-Seta) for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15 [RP192-2015].
- Report and Financial Statements of the Transport Education and Training Authority (TETA) for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15 [RP184-2015].
- Report and Financial Statements of the Public Service Sector Education and Training Authority (PSETA) for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15.
- Report and Financial Statements of the Wholesale and Retail Sector Education and Training Authority (W&R-Seta) for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15 [RP229-2015].
- Report and Financial Statements of the National Skills Fund (NSF) for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15 [RP266-2015].
- Report and Financial Statements of the Services Sector Education and Training Authority (Services Seta) for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15 [RP187-2015].
- The following papers are referred to the Portfolio Committee on Trade and Industry:
- Government Notice No 710, published in Government Gazette No 39091, dated 13 August 2015: Correction to the compulsory specification for energy efficiency and labeling of electrical and electronic apparatus (VC 9008), published by Government Notice R944 of 28 November 2014, in terms of section 13(1)(a) of the National Regulator for Compulsory Specification Act, 2008 (Act No 5 of 2008).
- Notice No 756, published in Government Gazette No 39127, dated 21 August 2015: Suspension of the Affordability Assessment Regulations of the National Credit Regulations, 2015.
- Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Trade and Industrial Cooperation between the Government of the Republic of South Africa and the Government of the Republic of Botswana, tabled in terms of section 231(3) of the Constitution of South Africa, 1996.
- Explanatory Memorandum on the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Trade and Industrial Cooperation between the Government of the Republic of South Africa and the Government of the Republic of Botswana.
- The following papers are referred to the Portfolio Committee on Home Affairs for consideration and report. The Reports of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information are referred to the Committee on Public Accounts for consideration:
(a) Report and Financial Statements of the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15 [RP251-2015].
(b) Report and Financial Statements of the Government Printing Works for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements for 2014-15 [RP279/2015].
(c) Report and Financial Statements of Vote 4 – Department of Home Affairs for 2014‑15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information of Vote 4 for 2014-15 [RP168-2015].
- The following papers are referred to the Portfolio Committee on Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries for consideration and report. The Reports of the Auditor‑General and Independent Auditors on the Financial Statements and Performance Information are referred to the Committee on Public Accounts for consideration:
- Report and Financial Statements of the Perishable Products Export Control Board (PPECB) for 2014-15, including the Report of the Independent Auditors on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15.
- Report and Financial Statements of the South African Veterinary Council for 2014-15, including the Report of the Independent Auditors on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15.
- Report and Financial Statements of the Ncera Farms SOC Ltd for 2014-15, including the Report of the Independent Auditors on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15.
(d) Report and Financial Statements of the Marine Living Resources Fund (MLRF) for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15.
(e) Report and Financial Statements of the National Agricultural Marketing Council (NAMC) for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15 [RP290-2015].
(f) Report and Financial Statements of the Agricultural Research Council (ARC) for 2014‑15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15 [RP169-2015].
(g) Report and Financial Statements of the Onderstepoort Biological Products SCO Ltd for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements for 2014-15.
(h) Report and Financial Statements of Vote 26 - Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information of Vote 26 for 2014-15 [RP345-2015].
- The following papers are referred to the Portfolio Committee on Telecommunications and Postal Services for consideration and report. The Reports of the Auditor-General and Independent Auditors on the Financial Statements and Performance Information are referred to the Committee on Public Accounts for consideration:
- Report and Financial Statements of Vote 27 – Department of Communications for 2014‑15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information of Vote 27 for 2014-15 [RP265-2015].
- Report and Financial Statements of the Universal Service Access Fund of South Africa (USAF) for 2014-15, including the Reports of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15 [RP281-2015].
- Report and Financial Statements of the Universal Service and Access Agency (USAASA) for 2014-15, including the Reports of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements for 2014-15 [RP280-2015].
- Report and Financial Statements of the State Information Technology Agency (SOC) Limited (Sita) for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15 [RP151-2015].
- Report and Financial Statements of Sentech SOC Limited for 2014-15, including the Report of the Independent Auditors on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15 [RP318-2015].
- Report and Financial Statements of the National Electronic Media Institute of South Africa (Nemisa) for 2014‑15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15.
- Report and Financial Statements of the ZA Domain Name Authority (ZADNA) for 2014‑15, including the Report of the Independent Auditors on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15.
- The following papers are referred to the Portfolio Committee on Telecommunications and Postal Services for consideration:
- Letter from the Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services dated 22 September 2015 to the Speaker of the National Assembly, explaining the delay in the submission of the Annual Report of the South African Post Office for 2014-15.
- Letter from the Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services dated 22 September 2015 to the Speaker of the National Assembly, explaining the delay in the submission of the Annual Report of Broadband Infraco for 2014-15.
- The following papers are referred to the Portfolio Committee on Human Settlements for consideration and report. The Reports of the Auditor‑General and Independent Auditors on the Financial Statements and Information Performance are referred to the Committee on Public Accounts for consideration:
- Report and Financial Statements of the National Home Builders Registration Council (NHBRC) for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements for 2014-15.
- Report and Financial Statements of the Estate Agency Affairs Board for 2014-15, including the Report of the Independent Auditors on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15.
- Report and Financial Statements of the Housing Development Agency for 2014-15, including the Report of the Independent Auditors on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15.
- Report and Financial Statements of the National Urban Reconstruction and Housing Agency (Nurcha) for 2014-15, including the Report of the Independent Auditors on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15.
- Report and Financial Statements of the Social Housing Regulatory Authority for 2014-15, including the Report of the Independent Auditors on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15.
- Report and Financial Statements of the Rural Housing Loan Fund (RHLF) for 2014-15, including the Report of the Independent Auditors on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15.
- Report and Financial Statements of the National Housing Finance Corporation SOC Ltd (NHFC) for 2014-15, including the Report of the Independent Auditors on the Financial Statements for 2014-15.
- Report and Financial Statements of the Community Scheme Ombud Services (CSOS) for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15 [RP283-2015].
- Report and Financial Statements of the Thubelisha Homes NPC (in Liquidation) for 2014‑15, including the Report of the Independent Auditors on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15.
- Report and Financial Statements of Vote 31 – National Department of Human Settlements for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information of Vote 31 for 2014-15 [RP236-2015].
- The following papers are referred to the Portfolio Committee on Water and Sanitation for consideration and report. The Reports of the Auditor‑General and Independent Auditors on the Financial Statements and Performance Information are referred to the Committee on Public Accounts for consideration:
- Report and Financial Statements of Vote 42 – Department of Water and Sanitation for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information of Vote 42 for 2014-15 [RP291-2015].
- Report and Financial Statements of the Trans-Caledon Tunnel Authority (TCTA) for 2014-15, including the Report of the Independent Auditors on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15 [RP280-2014].
- Report and Financial Statements of the Water Research Commission for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15 [RP155-2015].
- Report and Financial Statements of Inkomati-Usuthu Catchment Management Agency for 2014-2015, including the Report of the Independent Auditors on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-2015 [RP305-2015].
- Report and Financial Statements of Breede-Gouritz Catchment Management Agency for 2014-2015, including the Report of the Independent Auditors on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-2015 [RP211-2015].
- The following papers are referred to the Portfolio Committee on Health for consideration:
- Letter from the Minister of Health dated 3 August 2015 to the Speaker of the National Assembly, explaining the delay in the submission of the annual report of the Compensation Fund for Mines and Works for 2014-15.
- Letter from the Minister of Health dated 19 September 2015 to the Speaker of the National Assembly, explaining the delay in the submission of the annual report of The Office of Health Standards Compliance (OHSC) for 2014-15.
- Annual Review of the National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NCID) for 2014‑15 [RP272-2015].
- Annual Review of the National Institute for Occupational Health (NIOH) for 2014‑15.
- Academic Review for 2014-15.
- The following papers are referred to the Portfolio Committee on Arts and Culture for consideration and report. The Reports of the Auditor‑General and Independent Auditors on the Financial Statements and Performance Information are referred to the Committee on Public Accounts for consideration:
- Report and Financial Statements of the Iziko Museums of South Africa for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15 [RP142-2015].
- Report and Financial Statements of the National English Literary Museum for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15 [RP295-2015].
- Report and Financial Statements of the KwaZulu-Natal Museum for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15 [RP284-2015].
- Report and Financial Statements of the Msunduzi (Incorporating the Voortrekker Complex) Museum for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15 [RP235-2015].
- Report and Financial Statements of the National Museum - Bloemfontein for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15 [RP243-2015].
- Report and Financial Statements of the Ditsong Museums of South Africa for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15 [RP230-2015].
- Report and Financial Statements of the Robben Island Museum for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15 [RP246-2015].
- Report and Financial Statements of the War Museum of the Boer Republics for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15 [RP301-2015].
- Report and Financial Statements of the William Humphreys Art Gallery for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15.
- Report and Financial Statements of the Freedom Park for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15 [RP204-2015].
- Report and Financial Statements of the National Heritage Council for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15 [RP326-2015].
- Report and Financial Statements of the National Film and Video Foundation for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15 [RP258-2015].
- Report and Financial Statements of the National Arts Council of South Africa for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-14 [RP254-2015].
- Report and Financial Statements of the South African Heritage Resources Agency (SAHRA) for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15 [RP176-2015].
- Report and Financial Statements of the South African Library for the Blind for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15 [RP222-2015].
- Report and Financial Statements of the National Library of South Africa for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15 [RP263-2015].
- Report and Financial Statements of the Artscape for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15 [RP320-2015].
- Report and Financial Statements of the Market Theatre Foundation for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15 [RP213-2015].
- Report and Financial Statements of the Performing Arts Centre of the Free State for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15 [RP275-2015].
- Report and Financial Statements of the South African State Theatre for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15 [RP64-2015].
- Report and Financial Statements of The Playhouse Company for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15 [RP203-2015].
- Report and Financial Statements of the Windybrow Theatre for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15 [RP214-2015].
- Report and Financial Statements of the Luthuli Museum for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15.
- Report and Financial Statements of the Nelson Mandela Museum for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15 [RP282-2015].
- Report and Financial Statements of the Pan South African Language Board (PanSALB) for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15 [RP216-2015].
- Report and Financial Statements of the Blind SA for 2014-15, including the Report of the Independent Auditors on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014‑15 [RP226-2015].
- Report and Financial Statements of Business and Arts South Africa for 2014-15, including the Report of the Independent Auditors on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014‑15.
- The following papers are referred to the Portfolio Committee on Defence and Military Veterans for consideration and report. The Reports of the Auditor‑General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information are referred to the Committee on Public Accounts for consideration:
- Report and Financial Statements of Vote 22 – Department of Defence for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information of Vote 22 for 2014-15 [RP309-2015].
(b) Report and Financial Statements of the Armaments Corporation of South Africa SOC Limited (Armscor) for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Group Financial Statements and Performance Information For 2014-15 [RP158-2015].
(c) Report and Financial Statements of the Castle Control Board for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15 [RP45-2015].
- The following papers are referred to the Portfolio Committee on Energy for consideration and report. The Reports of the Auditor‑General and Independent Auditors on the Financial Statements and Performance Information are referred to the Committee on Public Accounts for consideration:
- Report and Financial Statements of Vote 29 – Department of Energy for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information of Vote 29 for 2014-15.
- Report and Financial Statements of the Central Energy Fund (SOC) Limited Group of Companies (CEF) for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information of the Central Energy Fund (SOC) Limited Group of Companies for 2014-15 [RP260-2015].
- Annual Financial Statements of the Central Energy Fund (SOC) Limited Group of Companies (CEF) for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General and the Independent Auditors on the Financial Statements and Performance Information of the Central Energy Fund (SOC) Limited Group of Companies for 2014-15 [RP260-2015] (Volumes 1 and 2).
- Report and Financial Statements of the South African National Energy Development Institute (Sanedi) for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15 [RP244-2015].
- Report and Financial Statements of the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15 [RP262-2015].
- Report and Financial Statements of the National Nuclear Regulator (NNR) for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15 [RP313-2015].
- The following papers are referred to the Portfolio Committee on Health for consideration and report. The Reports of the Auditor‑General and Independent Auditors on the Financial Statements and Performance Information are referred to the Committee on Public Accounts for consideration:
(a) Report and Financial Statements of Vote 16 – Department of Health for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information of Vote 16 for 2014-15 [RP333-2015].
- Report and Financial Statements of the South African Medical Research Council (MRC) for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15.
- Report and Financial Statements of the Council for Medical Schemes for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15 [RP91-2014].
(d) Report and Financial Statements of the National Health Laboratory Service (NHLS) for 2014-15, including the Report of the Independent Auditors on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15 [RP270-2015].
- The following papers are referred to the Portfolio Committee on International Relations and Cooperation for consideration and report. The Reports of the Auditor‑General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information are referred to the Committee on Public Accounts for consideration:
(a) Report and Financial Statements of Vote 5 – Department of International Relations and Cooperation for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information of Vote 5 for 2014-15.
- Report and Financial Statements of the African Renaissance and International Cooperation Fund for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15.
- The following papers are referred to the Portfolio Committee on Justice and Correctional Services for consideration and report. The Reports of the Auditor‑General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information are referred to the Committee on Public Accounts for consideration:
- Report and Financial Statements of Vote 24 – Department of Justice and Constitutional Development for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information of Vote 24 for 2014-15 [RP341-2015].
- Report and Financial Statements of the Guardian’s Fund for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15 [RP342-2015].
- Report and Financial Statements of the President’s Fund for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15 [RP343-2015].
- Report and Financial Statements of the Third Party Funds for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15 [RP344-2015].
- Report and Financial Statements of the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15 [RP164-2015].
- Report and Financial Statements of the Legal Aid South Africa for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15 [RP140-2015].
- Report and Financial Statements of the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15 [RP360-2015].
- Annual Report of the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) on the Promotion of Access to Information Act (PAIA) for 2014-15.
- Report and Financial Statements of Vote 21 – Department of Correctional Services for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information of Vote 21 for 2014-15[RP331-2015].
- Report and Financial Statements of the Council for Debt Collectors for 2014-15, including the Report of the Independent Auditors on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15.
- Report on Activities of South African Law Reform Commission for 2014-15.
- Report and Financial Statements of the Judicial Inspectorate for Correctional Services for 2014-15 [RP211-2015].
- Report and Financial Statements of the South African Board for Sheriffs for 2014-15, including the Report of the Independent Auditors on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15.
- The following papers are referred to the Portfolio Committee on Mineral Resources for consideration and report. The Reports of the Auditor‑General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information are referred to the Committee on Public Accounts for consideration:
- Report and Financial Statements of Vote 32 – Department of Mineral Resources for 2014‑15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information of Vote 32 for 2014-15 [RP297-2015].
- Report and Financial Statements of the Council for Geoscience for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15 [RP179-2015].
- Report and Financial Statements of the Council for Mineral Technology (Mintek) for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15.
- Report and Financial Statements of the South African Diamond and Precious Metals Regulator for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15 [RP332-2015].
- Report and Financial Statements of the State Diamond Trader for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15 [RP225-2015].
- Report and Financial Statements of the Mine Health and Safety Council (MHSC) for 2014‑15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15 [RP12-2013].
- Report of the Mine Health and Safety Inspectorate for 2014-15 [RP335-2015].
- The following papers are referred to the Portfolio Committee on Sport and Recreation for consideration and report. The Reports of the Auditor‑General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information are referred to the Committee on Public Accounts for consideration:
- Department of Sport and Recreation South Africa for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information of Vote 20 for 2014-15 [RP312-2015].
- Report and Financial Statements of Boxing South Africa for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15.
- Report and Financial Statements of the South African Institute for Drug-Free Sport for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements for 2014-15.
- The following papers are referred to the Portfolio Committee on Women in The Presidency for consideration and report. The Reports of the Auditor‑General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information are referred to the Committee on Public Accounts for consideration:
(a) Report and Financial Statements of Vote 43 – Department of Women for 2014 – 15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information of Vote 43 for 2014-15 [RP139-2015].
- Report and Financial Statements of the Commission on Gender Equality (CGE) for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15.
- The following paper is referred to the Portfolio Committee of Energy for consideration:
- Letter from the Minister of Energy dated 18 September 2015 to the Speaker of the National Assembly, explaining the delay in the submission of the Annual Report of South African Nuclear Energy Corporation (SOC) Limited (Necsa) for 2014-15.
- The following papers are referred to the Portfolio Committee on Basic Education for consideration and report. The Reports of the Auditor‑General and Independent Auditors on the Financial Statements and Performance Information are referred to the Committee on Public Accounts for consideration:
- Report and Financial Statements of Vote 15 – Department of Basic Education for 2014‑15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information of Vote 15 for 2014-15.
- Report and Financial Statements of the Education Labour Relations Council (ELRA) for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15 [RP159-2015].
- Report and Financial Statements of the South African Council for Educators (SACE) for 2014-15, including the Report of the Independent Auditors on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15 [RP220-2015].
- Report and Financial Statements of the Council for Quality Assurance in General and Further Education and Training – Umalusi for 2014-15, including the Report of the Independent Auditors on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014‑15.
- The following papers are referred to the Portfolio Committee on Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs for consideration and report. The Reports of the Auditor‑General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information are referred to the Committee on Public Accounts for consideration:
- Reports and Financial Statements of Vote 3 – Department of Cooperative Governance and Department of Traditional Affairs for 2014-15, including the Reports of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information of Vote 3 for 2014-15.
- Report and Financial Statements of the Commission for the Promotion and Protection of the Rights of Cultural, Religious and Linguistic Communities (CRL Rights Commission) for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15 [RP334-2015].
- Report of the National Disaster Management Centre for 2014-2015.
- The following papers are referred to the Portfolio Committee on Economic Development for consideration and report. The Reports of the Auditor‑General and Independent Auditors on the Financial Statements and Performance Information are referred to the Committee on Public Accounts for consideration:
- Report and Financial Statements of Vote 28 – Department of Economic Development for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information of Vote 28 for 2014-15 [RP279-2015].
- Report and Financial Statements of the International Trade Administration Commission of South Africa (ITAC) for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15[RP329-2015].
- Report and Financial Statements of the Competition Commission for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15 [RP300-2015].
- Report and Financial Statements of the Competition Tribunal for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance information for 2014-15 [RP302-2015].
- Report and Financial Statements of the Industrial Development Corporation of South Africa Limited (IDC) for 2014-15, including the Report of the Independent Auditors on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15.
- The following papers are referred to the Portfolio Committee on Public Works for consideration and report. The Reports of the Auditor‑General and Independent Auditors on the Financial Statements and Performance Information are referred to the Committee on Public Accounts for consideration:
- Report and Financial Statements of the South African Council for the Architectural Profession (SACAP) for 2014-15, including the Report of the Independent Auditors on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15.
- Report and Financial Statements of the Council for the Built Environment (CBE) for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15.
- Report and Financial Statements of the Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15 [RP256-2015].
- Report and Financial Statements of the Independent Development Trust (IDT) for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15 [RP231-2015].
- Report and Financial Statements of the South African Council for the Property Valuers Profession (SACPVP) for 2014-15, including the Report of the Independent Auditors on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-2015.
- Report and Financial Statements of the South African Council for the Landscape Architectural Profession (SACLAP) for 2014-15, including the Report of the Independent Auditors on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15.
- Report and Financial Statements of the South African Council for the Quantity Surveying Profession (SACQSP) for 2014-15, including the Report of the Independent Auditors on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15.
- Report and Financial Statements of the South African Council for the Project and Construction Management Professions (SACPCMP) for 2014-15, including the Report of the Independent Auditors on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-2015.
- Report and Financial Statements of Agrément South Africa (ASA) for 2014-15.
- The following papers are referred to the Portfolio Committee on Rural Development and Land Reform for consideration and report. The Reports of the Auditor‑General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information are referred to the Committee on Public Accounts for consideration:
- Report and Financial Statements of Vote 33 – Department of Rural Development and Land Reform for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information of Vote 33 for 2014-15 [RP357-2015].
- Report and Financial Statements of the Ingonyama Trust Board for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15 [RP148-2015].
- The following papers are referred to the Portfolio Committee on Social Development for consideration and report. The Reports of the Auditor‑General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information are referred to the Committee on Public Accounts for consideration:
- Report and Financial Statements of Vote 19 – Department of Social Development for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information of Vote 19 for 2014-15 [RP323-2015].
- Report and Financial Statements of the South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15 [RP252-2015].
- Report and Financial Statements of the National Development Agency (NDA) for 2014‑15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15 [RP38-2015].
- The following papers are referred to the Portfolio Committee on Transport for consideration and report. The Reports of the Auditor‑General and Independent Auditors on the Financial Statements and Performance Information are referred to the Committee on Public Accounts for consideration:
- Report and Financial Statements of Vote 37 – Department of Transport for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information of Vote 37 for 2014-15 [RP303-2015].
- Report and Financial Statements of the Driving Licence Card Account for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements for 2014-15.
- Report and Financial Statements of the South African National Roads Agency Limited (Sanral) SOC Limited for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15 [RP253-2015].
- Reports and Financial Statements of the Cross-Border Road Transport Agency (C-BRTA) for 2014-15, including the Reports of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15.
- Report and Financial Statements of the Road Accident Fund for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15 [RP275-2015].
- Report and Financial Statements of the Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15 [RP166-2015].
- Report and Financial Statements of the South African Search and Rescue Organisation for 2014-15.
- Reports and Financial Statements of the Ports Regulator of South Africa for 2014-15, including the Reports of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15 [RP215-2015].
- Report and Financial Statements of the South African Maritime Safety Authority (including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Maritime Fund) for 2014-15, including the Reports of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15 [RP315-2015].
- Report and Financial Statements of the Railway Safety Regulator for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15 [RP286-2015].
- Report and Financial Statements of the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (Prasa) for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15.
- Annual Financial Statements of Autopax Passenger Services (SOC) Limited for 2014-15.
- Report and Financial Statements of Intersite Asset Investments (SOC) Limited for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15.
- Financial Report of the Air Traffic and Navigation Services Company Limited (ATNS) SOC Limited for 2014-2015, including the Report of the Independent Auditors on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15.
- Integrated Report and Financial Statements of the Air Traffic and Navigation Services Company Limited (ATNS) SOC Limited for 2014-2015.
- Sustainability Report of the Air Traffic and Navigation Services Company Limited (ATNS) SOC Limited for 2014-2015.
- Report and Financial Statements of the South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15 [RP255-2015].
- Integrated Report and Financial Statements of the Airports Company of South Africa SOC Limited and its subsidiaries for 2014-15.
- Consolidated Annual Financial Statements of the Airports Company of South Africa SOC Limited and its subsidiaries for 2014-15, including the Report of the Independent Auditors on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2014-15.
- The following paper is referred to the Portfolio Committee on Transport:
- Report of the Railway Safety Regulator for 2014-15 on the State of Safety [RP287-2015].
- The following paper is referred to the Portfolio Committee on Rural Development and Land Reform for consideration:
- Report of the Communal Property Associations for 2014-2015, tabled in terms of section 17 of the Communal Property Associations Act, 1996 (Act No 28 of 1996).
TABLINGS
National Assembly and National Council of Provinces
1. The Minister of Defence and Military Veterans
(a) Report of the Defence Force Service Commission for 2014-15, tabled in terms of section 62H of the Defence Amendment Act, 2010 (Act No 22 of 2010).
- The Minister of Public Works
- Report and Financial Statements of Vote 7 – Department of Public Works for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information of Vote 7 and the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements of the Property Management Trading Entity for 2014-15.
- The Minister of Trade and Industry
- The Amendments to the Southern African Customs Union (SACU) Agreement of 2002 to Institutionalise the SACU Summit, tabled in terms of section 231(2) of the Constitution, 1996.
- Explanatory Memorandum to the Amendments to the Southern African Customs Union (SACU) Agreement of 2002 to Institutionalise the SACU Summit.
- General Notice No 733, published in Government Gazette No 39009, dated 22 July 2015: Notice of introduction of a Bill into Parliament: Promotion and Protection of Investment Bill, 2015.
National Assembly
- The Speaker
- Letter from the Minister of Finance dated 1 October 2015, to the Speaker of the National Assembly explaining the delay in the submission of the Annual Report of Government Technical Advisory Centre for 2014-15.
LATE TABLING OF ANNUAL REPORT: GOVERNMENT TECHNICAL ADVISORY CENTRE
I have been advised that the Government Technical Advisory Centre is not in a position to table its first annual report as a government component by 30 September 2015. While its financial statements have been finalised and audited, additional time is needed to complete the accompanying narrative report. The report will be provided to Parliament by 15 November 2015.
I trust that you will find the above in good order.
Kind regards,
(signed)
NHLANHLA NENE, MP
MINISTER OF FINANCE
THURSDAY, 8 OCTOBER 2015
ANNOUNCEMENTS
National Assembly and National Council of Provinces
The Speaker and the Chairperson
1. Draft Bills submitted in terms of Joint Rule 159
- Refugees Amendment Bill, submitted by the Minister of Home Affairs.
Referred to the Portfolio Committee on Home Affairs and the Select Committee on Social Services.
- Border Management Agency Bill, submitted by the Minister of Home Affairs.
Referred to the Portfolio Committee on Home Affairs and the Select Committee on Social Services.
National Assembly
The Speaker
1. Introduction of Bills
- The Minister of Rural Development and Land Reform
- Extension of Security of Tenure Amendment Bill [B 24 – 2015] (National Assembly – proposed sec 75) [Explanatory summary of Bill and prior notice of its introduction published in Government Gazette No 39232 of 25 September 2015.]
Introduction and referral to the Portfolio Committee on Rural Development and Land Reform of the National Assembly, as well as referral to the Joint Tagging Mechanism (JTM) for classification in terms of Joint Rule 160.
In terms of Joint Rule 154 written views on the classification of the Bills may be submitted to the JTM. The Bills may only be classified after the expiry of at least three parliamentary working days since introduction.
TABLINGS
National Assembly and National Council of Provinces
1. The Minister of Justice and Correctional Services
- Government Notice No R. 27, published in Government Gazette No 39005, dated 20 July 2015: Amendment of Proclamation No R. 38 of 2010, made under section 2(4) of the Special Investigating Units and Special Tribunals Act, 1996 (Act No 74 of 1996).
TUESDAY, 13 OCTOBER 2015
ANNOUNCEMENTS
National Assembly and National Council of Provinces
The Speaker and the Chairperson
1. Bills passed by Houses – to be submitted to President for assent
- Bill passed by National Council of Provinces on 13 October 2015:
- Rates and Monetary Amounts and Amendment of Revenue Laws Bill [B 15B – 2015] (National Assembly – sec 77).
National Assembly
The Speaker
1. Introduction of Bills
- The Minister of Labour
- Unemployment Insurance Amendment Bill [B 25 – 2015] (National Assembly – proposed sec 75) [Explanatory summary of Bill and prior notice of its introduction published in Government Gazette No 39273 of 8 October 2015.]
Introduction and referral to the Portfolio Committee on Labour of the National Assembly, as well as referral to the Joint Tagging Mechanism (JTM) for classification in terms of Joint Rule 160.
In terms of Joint Rule 154 written views on the classification of the Bills may be submitted to the JTM. The Bills may only be classified after the expiry of at least three parliamentary working days since introduction.
TABLINGS
National Assembly and National Council of Provinces
- The Speaker and the Chairperson
- Report and Financial Statements of the Electoral Commission (IEC) on the Represented Political Parties Fund for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements for 2014-15 [RP 337-2015].
- The Minister of Environmental Affairs
- Government Notice No R. 635, published in Government Gazette No 39024, dated 24 July 2015: Regulations for Admission of Guilt Fines, in terms of the National Environmental Management Act, 1998 (Act No 107 of 1998).
- Government Notice No R. 637, published in Government Gazette No 39024, dated 24 July 2015: Regulations relating to the procedure to be followed and criteria to be considered when determining an Appropriate Fine in terms of section 24G of the National Environmental Management Act, 1998 (Act No 107 of 1998).
- Government Notice No R. 632, published in Government Gazette No 39020, dated 24 July 2015: Regulations regarding the Planning and Management of Residue Stockpiles and Residue Deposits from a prospecting, Mining, Exploration or Production Operation, in terms of the National Environmental Management: Waste Act, 2008 (Act No 59 of 2008).
- Government Notice No R. 633, published in Government Gazette No 39020, dated 24 July 2015: Amendments to the List of Waste Management Activities that have, or are likely to have a Detrimental effect on the Environment, in terms of the National Environmental Management: Waste Act, 2008 (Act No 59 of 2008).
- General Notice No 736, published in Government Gazette No 39018, dated 24 July 2015: Intention to require the Paper and Packaging Industry, Electrical and Electronic Industry and Lighting Industry to prepare and submit to the Minister Industry Waste Management Plans for approval, terms of the National Environmental Management: Waste Act, 2008 (Act No 59 of 2008).
- General Notice No 869, published in Government Gazette No 39141, dated 28 August 2015: Intention to declare a management authority for the Fossil Hominid sites of Sterkfontein, Swartkrans, Kromdraai and Environs World Heritage Sites (Cradle of Humankind), in terms of the World Heritage Convention Act, 1999 (Act No 49 of 1999).
- General Notice No 897, published in Government Gazette No 39185, dated 10 September 2015: Non-Detriment Findings, in terms of the National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act, 2004 (Act No 10 of 2004).
- Government Notice No 602, published in Government Gazette No 39220, dated 18 September 2015: Declaration of a Small-Scale Char and Small-Scale Charcoal Plants as controlled emitters and establishment of emission standards, in terms of the National Environmental Management: Air Quality Act, 2004 (Act No 39 of 2004).
- General Notice No 943, published in Government Gazette No 39236, dated 25 September 2015: Draft regulations for the procedure and criteria to be followed in the determination of an administrative fine in terms of section 22A, in terms of the National Environmental Management: Air Quality Act, 2004 (Act No 39 of 2004).
(j) General Notice No 703, published in Government Gazette No 39216, dated 18 September 2015: Request for information on chemicals produced, used, imported or exported by South Africa.
WEDNESDAY, 14 OCTOBER 2015
ANNOUNCEMENTS
National Assembly and National Council of Provinces
The Speaker and the Chairperson
1. Draft Bills submitted in terms of Joint Rule 159
- Justice Administered Fund Bill, submitted by the Minister of Justice and Correctional Services.
Referred to the Portfolio Committee on Justice and Correctional Services and the Select Committee on Security and Justice.
THURSDAY, 15 OCTOBER 2015
ANNOUNCEMENTS
National Assembly
The Speaker
1. Introduction of Bills
- The Minister of Justice and Correctional Services
- Justice Administered Fund Bill [B 26 – 2015] (National Assembly – proposed sec 75) [Explanatory summary of Bill and prior notice of its introduction published in Government Gazette No 39289 of 14 October 2015.]
Introduction and referral to the Portfolio Committee on Justice and Correctional Services of the National Assembly, as well as referral to the Joint Tagging Mechanism (JTM) for classification in terms of Joint Rule 160.
In terms of Joint Rule 154 written views on the classification of the Bills may be submitted to the JTM. The Bills may only be classified after the expiry of at least three parliamentary working days since introduction.
- Membership of Committees
1. The following changes to Committee membership have been made by the Democratic Alliance:
Portfolio Committee on Communications
Discharged: Davis, Mr GR
Appointed: van Damme, Ms P
Portfolio Committee on Basic Education
Discharged: Lovemore, Ms AT
Appointed: Davis, Mr GR
Portfolio Committee on Police
Discharged: Kohler-Barnard, Ms D
Appointed: Redelinghuys, Mr MH
Portfolio Committee on Public Enterprises
Discharged: Marais, Mr EJ
Appointed: Stander, Ms T
Portfolio Committee on Public Service and Administration as well as Planning, Performance, Monitoring and Evaluation
Discharged: Mc Gluwa, Mr JJ
Motau, Mr SC
van der Westhuizen, Mr AP [Alternate]
Appointed: Lovemore, Ms AT
van der Westhuizen, Mr AP
Portfolio Committee on Public Works
Discharged: Hunsinger, Mr CHH
Masango, Mr JJ
Waters, Mr T [Alternate]
Appointed: Kopane, Ms SP
Kohler-Barnard, Ms D
Dreyer, Ms A [Aternate]
Portfolio Committee on Social Development
Discharged: Kopane, Ms SP
Appointed: Masango, Ms BS
FRIDAY, 16 OCTOBER 2015
ANNOUNCEMENTS
National Assembly and National Council of Provinces
The Speaker and the Chairperson
1. Classification of Bills by Joint Tagging Mechanism (JTM)
- The JTM in terms of Joint Rule 160(6) classified the Traditional and Khoi-San Leadership Bill [B 23 – 2015], introduced in the National Assembly, as a section 76 Bill and as a Bill falling within the ambit of section 18(1)(a) of the Traditional Leadership and Governance Framework Act, 2003 (Act No 41 of 2003).
TUESDAY, 20 OCTOBER 2015
ANNOUNCEMENTS
National Assembly and National Council of Provinces
The Speaker and the Chairperson
1. Assent by President in respect of Bills
- Merchant Shipping Amendment Bill [B 12 – 2015] – Act No 12 of 2015 (assented to and signed by President on 19 October 2015).
COMMITTEE REPORTS
National Assembly
Please see pages 3784-3811 of the ATCs.
Please see pages 3812-3868 of the ATCs.
Please see pages 3868-3888 of the ATCs.
Please see pages 3889-3911 of the ATCs.
Please see pages 3911-3938 of the ACTs.
Please see pages 3938-3975 of the ATCs.
WEDNESDAY, 21 OCTOBER 2015
ANNOUNCEMENTS
National Assembly and National Council of Provinces
The Speaker and the Chairperson
1. Draft Bills submitted in terms of Joint Rule 159
- Division of Revenue Amendment Bill, 2015, submitted by the Minister of Finance.
Referred to the Standing Committee on Appropriations and the Select Committee on Appropriations.
2. Referral of Bill to National House of Traditional Leaders
- The Secretary to Parliament has, in accordance with section 18(1) of the Traditional Leadership and Governance Framework Act, 2003 (Act No. 41 of 2003), referred the Traditional and Khoi-San Leadership Bill [B 23 – 2015] (National Assembly – sec 76) to the National House of Traditional Leaders, which must, within 30 days from the date of the referral (19 November 2015), make any comments it wishes to make.
National Assembly
The Speaker
1. Introduction of Bills
- The Minister of Finance
- Division of Revenue Amendment Bill [B 27 – 2015] (National Assembly – proposed sec 76) [Explanatory summary of Bill and prior notice of its introduction published in Government Gazette No 39277 of 9 October 2015.]
- Adjustments Appropriation Bill [B 28 – 2015] (National Assembly – proposed sec 77).
Introduction and referral to the Joint Tagging Mechanism (JTM) for classification in terms of Joint Rule 160.
In terms of Joint Rule 154 written views on the classification of the Bills may be submitted to the JTM. The Bills may only be classified after the expiry of at least three parliamentary working days since introduction.
2. Request for filling of vacancy in SA Human Rights Commission
- A letter dated 25 September 2015 has been received from the South African Human Rights Commission, as determined by section 8(3) of the South African Human Rights Commission Act, 2013 (Act No 40 of 2013), informing the Assembly that a vacancy for a full‑time commissioner will occur upon the expiry of the term of office of Dr Pregs Govender on 30 November 2015, which must be filled in accordance with section 193(4) and (5) of the Constitution.
Referred to the Portfolio Committee on Justice and Correctional Services for consideration and report.
3. Referral to Committees of papers tabled
- The following paper is referred to the Standing Committee on Appropriations for consideration and report in accordance with its mandate as set out in section 6 of the Money Bills Amendment Procedure and Related Matters Act, 2009 (No 9 of 2009), and to the Standing Committee on Finance for consideration and report in accordance with its mandate as set out in section 6 and section 12 of the same Act:
(a) Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement, 2015 [RP 350 – 2015].
- The following paper is referred to the Standing Committee on Finance for consideration and report:
(a) Revised Fiscal Framework, 2015 [RP 350-2015].
- The following paper is referred to the Portfolio Committee on Defence and Military Veterans for consideration:
(a) Report of the Defence Force Service Commission for 2014-15, tabled in terms of section 62H of the Defence Amendment Act, 2010 (Act No 22 of 2010).
- The following papers are referred to the Portfolio Committee on Public Works for consideration and report. The Reports of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information are referred to the Committee on Public Accounts for consideration:
- Report and Financial Statements of Vote 7 – Department of Public Works for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information of Vote 7 and the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements of the Property Management Trading Entity for 2014-15.
- The following papers are referred to the Portfolio Committee on Trade and Industry for consideration and report:
- Amendments to the Southern African Customs Union (SACU) Agreement of 2002 to Institutionalise the SACU Summit, tabled in terms of section 231(2) of the Constitution, 1996.
- Explanatory Memorandum to the Amendments to the Southern African Customs Union (SACU) Agreement of 2002 to Institutionalise the SACU Summit.
- The following paper is referred to the Portfolio Committee on Trade and Industry:
- General Notice No 733, published in Government Gazette No 39009, dated 22 July 2015: Notice of introduction of Promotion and Protection of Investment Bill, 2015, in Parliament.
- The following paper is referred to the Standing Committee on Finance for consideration:
- Letter from the Minister of Finance dated 1 October 2015 to the Speaker of the National Assembly, explaining the delay in the submission of the annual report of the Government Technical Advisory Centre for 2014-15.
- The following paper is referred to the Portfolio Committee on Justice and Correctional Services:
- Government Notice No R.27, published in Government Gazette No 39005, dated 20 July 2015: Amendment of Proclamation No R.38 of 2010 in terms of section 2(4) of the Special Investigating Units and Special Tribunals Act, 1996 (Act No 74 of 1996).
- The following papers are referred to the Portfolio Committee on Home Affairs for consideration and report. The Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements is referred to the Committee on Public Accounts for consideration:
(a) Report and Financial Statements of the Electoral Commission (IEC) on the Represented Political Parties Fund for 2014-15, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements for 2014-15 [RP 337-2015].
- The following papers are referred to the Portfolio Committee on Environmental Affairs:
- Government Notice No R.635, published in Government Gazette No 39024, dated 24 July 2015: Regulations on the identification and setting of admission of guilt fines, made in terms of section 34G of the National Environmental Management Act, 1998 (Act No 107 of 1998).
- Government Notice No R.637, published in Government Gazette No 39024, dated 24 July 2015: Regulations on the procedure to be followed and criteria to be considered when determining an appropriate fine in terms of section 24G of the National Environmental Management Act, 1998 (Act No 107 of 1998).
- Government Notice No R.632, published in Government Gazette No 39020, dated 24 July 2015: Regulations for the planning and management of residue stockpiles and residue deposits from a prospecting, mining, exploration or production operation, made in terms of section 69(1)(iA) of the National Environmental Management: Waste Act, 2008 (Act No 59 of 2008).
- Government Notice No R.633, published in Government Gazette No 39020, dated 24 July 2015: Amendments to the list of waste management activities that have, or are likely to have, a detrimental effect on the environment in terms of sections 19(2)(a) and 19(3)(a) of the National Environmental Management: Waste Act, 2008 (Act No 59 of 2008).
- General Notice No 736, published in Government Gazette No 39018, dated 24 July 2015: Notice of intention to require the paper and packaging industry, electrical and electronic industry and lighting industry to prepare and submit to the Minister industry waste management plans for approval, given in terms of section 28(1) read with section 28(5) of the National Environmental Management: Waste Act, 2008 (Act No 59 of 2008).
- General Notice No 869, published in Government Gazette No 39141, dated 28 August 2015: Intention to declare a management authority for the Fossil Hominid sites of Sterkfontein, Swartkrans, Kromdraai and Environs World Heritage Sites (Cradle of Humankind) in terms of section 8 of the World Heritage Convention Act, 1999 (Act No 49 of 1999).
- General Notice No 897, published in Government Gazette No 39185, dated 10 September 2015: Notice of intention to publish the non-detriment findings by the scientific authority in terms of section 62 of the National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act, 2004 (Act No 10 of 2004).
- Government Notice No 602, published in Government Gazette No 39220, dated 18 September 2015: Declaration of small-scale char and small-scale charcoal plants as controlled emitters in terms of section 23(1) of the National Environmental Management: Air Quality Act, 2004 (Act No 39 of 2004) and establishment of emission standards in terms of section 24 of the Act.
- General Notice No 943, published in Government Gazette No 39236, dated 25 September 2015: Draft regulations for the procedure and criteria to be followed in the determination of an administrative fine in terms of section 22A of the National Environmental Management: Air Quality Act, 2004 (Act No 39 of 2004).
(j) General Notice No 703, published in Government Gazette No 39216, dated 18 September 2015: Request for information on chemicals produced, used, imported or exported by South Africa.
TABLINGS
National Assembly and National Council of Provinces
1. The Minister of Finance
- Medium Term Budget Policy Statement, 2015 – [RP 350 – 2015].
- Adjusted Estimates of National Expenditure, 2015 – [RP 351 – 2015], which includes:
- Vote No 1 – “The Presidency” – Adjustments Estimates, 2015-16;
- Vote No 2 – “Parliament” – Adjustments Estimates, 2015-16;
- Vote No 3 – “Communications” – Adjustments Estimates, 2015-16;
- Vote No 4 – “Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs” – Adjustments Estimates, 2015-16;
- Vote No 5 – “Home Affairs” – Adjustments Estimates, 2015-16;
- Vote No 6 – “International Relations and Cooperation” – Adjustments Estimates, 2015-16;
- Vote No 7 – “National Treasury” – Adjustments Estimates, 2015-16;
- Vote No 8 – “Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation” – Adjustments Estimates, 2015-16;
- Vote No 9 – “Public Enterprises” – Adjustments Estimates, 2015-16;
- Vote No 10 – “Public Service and Administration” – Adjustments Estimates, 2015-16;
- Vote No 11 – “Public Works” – Adjustments Estimates, 2015-16;
- Vote No 12 – “Statistics South Africa” – Adjustments Estimates, 2015-16;
- Vote No 13 – “Women” – Adjustments Estimates, 2015-16;
- Vote No 14 – “Basic Education” – Adjustments Estimates, 2015-16;
- Vote No 15 – “Higher Education and Training” – Adjustments Estimates, 2015-16;
- Vote No 16 – “Health” – Adjustments Estimates, 2015-16;
- Vote No 17 – “Social Development” – Adjustments Estimates, 2015-16;
- Vote No 18 – “Correctional Services” – Adjustments Estimates, 2015-16;
- Vote No 19 – “Defence and Military Veterans” – Adjustments Estimates, 2015-16;
- Vote No 20 – “Independent Police Investigative Directorate” – Adjustments Estimates, 2015-16;
- Vote No 21 – “Justice and Constitutional Development” – Adjustments Estimates, 2015-16;
- Vote No 22 – “Office of the Chief Justice and Judicial Administration – Adjustments Estimates, 2015-16;
- Vote No 23 – “Police” – Adjustments Estimates, 2015-16;
- Vote No 24 – “Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries” – Adjustments Estimates, 2015-16;
- Vote No 25 – “Economic Development” – Adjustments Estimates, 2015-16;
- Vote No 26 – “Energy” – Adjustments Estimates, 2015-16;
- Vote No 27 – “Environmental Affairs” – Adjustments Estimates, 2015-16;
- Vote No 28 – “Labour” – Adjustments Estimates, 2015-16;
- Vote No 29 – “Mineral Resources” – Adjustments Estimates, 2015-16;
- Vote No 30 – “Science and Technology” – Adjustments Estimates, 2015-16;
- Vote No 31 – “Small Business Development” – Adjustments Estimates, 2015-16;
- Vote No 32 – “Telecommunications and Postal Services” – Adjustments Estimates, 2015-16;
- Vote No 33 – “Tourism” – Adjustments Estimates, 2015-16;
- Vote No 34 – “Trade and Industry” – Adjustments Estimates, 2015-16;
- Vote No 35 – “Transport” – Adjustments Estimates, 2015-16;
- Vote No 36 – “Water and Sanitation” – Adjustments Estimates, 2015-16;
- Vote No 37 – “Arts and Culture” – Adjustments Estimates, 2015-16;
- Vote No 38 – “Human Settlements” – Adjustments Estimates, 2015-16.
- Vote No 39 – “Rural Development and Land Reform” – Adjustments Estimates, 2015-16.
- Vote No 40 – “Sport and Recreation South Africa” – Adjustments Estimates, 2015-16.
- Adjustments Appropriation Bill, 2015 – [B 28 – 2015].
- Division of Revenue Amendment Bill, 2015 – [B 27 – 2015].
2. The Minister of Transport
- International Convention on Liability and Compensation for Damage in Connection with Hazardous and Noxious Substances by Sea, 2010 (HNS Convention), tabled in terms of section 231(2) of the Constitution, 1996.
- Explanatory Memorandum to the International Convention on Liability and Compensation for Damage in Connection with Hazardous and Noxious Substances by Sea, 2010 (HNS Convention).
National Assembly
1. The Speaker
- Reply from the Minister of Public Works to recommendations in Report of Portfolio Committee on Public Works on Budget Vote 11: Public Works and Strategic Plans 2015‑16 and Annual Performance Plans of Department, Property Management Trading Entity and Entities, as adopted by the House on 2 June 2015.
Referred to the Portfolio Committee on Public Works.
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