ATC240220: Annual Report on the Activities of the Portfolio Committee on Basic Education January 2023 to December 2023
Basic Education
ANNUAL REPORT ON THE ACTIVITIES OF THE PORTFOLIO COMMITTEE ON BASIC EDUCATION JANUARY 2023 TO DECEMBER 2023
1. Overview of the Chairperson:
According to the Rules of the National Assembly, Rule 137 2 (b) A committee must report to the Assembly - on its activities at least once per year, and this Annual Report documents the activities of the Committee between January 2023 until December 2023.
Key Highlights
2023, heralds as a year in which the Portfolio Committee on Basic Education successfully performed to achieve its mandate, by accomplishing five out of 6 strategic objectives of the 6th Parliament Administration. In exactly one year, the Committee 95% of the work was achieved as follows:
- On the Legislative aspect, the Portfolio Committee considered and later adopted the BELA Bill. Thereafter it was submitted at National Assembly, and on 26 October 2023 the NA passed the Basic Education Laws Amendment Bill [B2- 2022] with 283 in support of the Bill and 83 not in favour of the Bill with fewer abstentions. This is a true testament to the democratic principles applied by the work of the Portfolio Committee on Basic Education to process legislation for the benefit of the people of SA. For concurrence purpose, the BELA Bill was referred to the National Council of Provinces.
- Regarding Public Participation, Section 59 (1) (a) of the Constitution of RSA, the National Assembly required public involvement in legislative and other processes of Parliament. Members of the Portfolio Committee conducted Public Hearings in all 9 provinces, where the public was afforded an opportunity to make their inputs / views on the Bill. The BELA Public Hearings drew large public interest, because the Committee ensured that Constitutional obligation to facilitate public involvement was adhered to responsively through appropriate public participation driven initiatives.
- On Oversight and Accountability, the Sector performance highlights the strength of the Committee oversight which resulted in the achievement of set targets by DBE and its 2 entities as reported in BRRR 2022/23, where AGSA highlighted the following:
- DBE - Budget Spent - 99% and Targets Achieved - 90%
- SACE - Budget Spent - 100% and Targets Achieved - 90%
- Umalusi- Budget Spent - 100% and Targets Achieved - 100%
The key endeavour of the committee priorities focused on implementing oversight on fiscal discipline and ensuring government compliance with budgetary regulatory frameworks. As per 6th Administration strategic objectives on Co-operative Governance, and SONA policy priorities the PC had briefing meetings with sector stakeholders, with meeting objective linked to the Goals of the National Development Plan, meeting the strategic objectives of MTSF 2019-2024. The PC also put strategic thrust on Budget Review for 2022/23 of DBE and 2 entities i.e., Umalusi and SACE as well as the First Quarterly Performance Report 2023/24 of DBE.
To incorporate excellence amongst the highlights achieved by the Committee’s oversight on DBE, is the outcomes of 2022 NSC results. The Committee attended the release of Matric results Gauteng and thereafter were briefed by DBE on the outcomes of the Examination results. 2022's impressive pass rate of 80.1%, is recorded to be the second best since 2019’s outstanding 80,3% as compared to (Covid) pass rates of 2021 (76,40%, and 2020 76,2%).
On Co-operative Governance / Intergovernmental program the focus of the Committee program ensured that the focus is to ensure implementation of strategy framework on 3 key policies i.e. the National Development Plan, MTSF policy priorities and SDG Quality Education Goal 4 by deliberating with DBE and its 2 entities on its Strategic plans (2019-2024), APP (2023/24), Budgets, and the 4th Quarterly Performance Report 2022/23. The Committee aligned its work in line with the Parliament mandate and the above policy imperatives such that in the 4th term, the committee planned to review its own 5-year Draft Strategic Plan, ensuring it delivered its determined activities effectively, efficiently, and collaboratively in line with 6th Parliament strategic objectives. Members participated in the Floods Ad hoc Committee working jointly with other Committees of Parliament and attended the ELRC initiative in Gauteng.
In the 4th term, the Committee as per strategic plan embarked on International Participation through a study tour to Finland. The program of the study tour was premised on benchmarking the education system in Finland and sharing best practices. Lessons learned include quality, free education entrenched in the Finnish Education, investment in ECD and Teacher Education, research outputs, ICT technological advancement for learners,
Notable Challenges - The committee received a Petition which addressed the issue of Pit latrines. The petitioners were invited to table their concerns and the department was guided to resolve the concerns as tabled. Regarding infrastructure the Committee received briefs /updates, on the status of ASIDI, SAFE, and infrastructure related issues. Even though there is progress in this regard, non-delivery requires intervention of consequence management to those project managers who do not comply. On the aspect of NSNP challenges reported in KZN, the Committee focus remains to ensure that DBE makes nutritious meals a priority to every deserving learner. On Scholar Transport, challenges noted include insufficient modes of transport to ferry children to school.
PC Recommendations for consideration in 2024/25
To provide access to quality education, the recommendation below focuses attention on the urgency to improve the ICT model thus addressing inequalities in the education system. Addressing Learner Transport, ECD provisioning, support towards Special Needs Education and Presidential Youth Initiative for unemployed youth. Enhancing the strategy on foundational literacy and numeracy, for learner improvement on TIMMs and PIRLS, adjust learner assessment preparation accordingly. Strengthening the role and responsibilities of SACE to ensure effective delivery of Continuing Professional Development of Educators is paramount. DBE should mitigate irregular, wasteful, and fruitless expenditure as expressed in AGSA audit outcomes of 2022/23. The Committee enhancement of oversight as per mandate would ensure AGSA recommendations are strengthened to monitor adherence of PFMA compliance and Reporting Framework by DBE /PED. Further that budget should translate to achievement of targets. The Provincial Education Department should be encouraged to align their Annual Performance targets with DBE strategic plan /APP and working together for realization of quality education.
2. Membership of the Committee: 11
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Party |
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Hon B P Mbinqo-Gigaba MP (ANC) (Chairperson) |
African National Congress (ANC) |
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Hon N G Adoons MP (ANC) |
African National Congress (ANC) |
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Hon T Letsie MP (ANC) |
African National Congress (ANC) |
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Hon P R Moroatshehla MP (ANC) |
African National Congress (ANC) |
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Hon M L Moroane MP (ANC) (Appointed) |
African National Congress (ANC) |
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Hon E Siwela MP (ANC) (Discharged) |
African National Congress (ANC) |
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Hon B Yabo MP (ANC) |
African National Congress (ANC) |
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Hon Hermans (ANC) (Alt) |
African National Congress (ANC) |
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Hon B Nodada MP (DA) |
Democratic Alliance (DA) |
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Hon D van Der Walt MP (DA) (Alt) (Discharged (full) and Re-Appointed (Alt) |
Democratic Alliance (DA) |
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Hon M Van Zyl MP (DA) (Discharged (Alt) and Re-Appointed (Full)) |
Democratic Alliance (DA) |
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Hon N R Mashabela MP (EFF) |
Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) |
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Hon Dr S Thembekwayo) (EFF) (Discharged) |
Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) |
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Hon B Madlingozi MP (EFF) (Appointed) |
Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) |
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Hon S L Ngcobo MP (IFP) |
Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) |
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Hon M Sukers MP (ACDP) |
African Christian Democratic Party (ACDP) |
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Hon Dr W Boshoff MP (FF+) (Alternate) |
Freedom Front Plus (FF+) |
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Hon C H M Sibisi MP (NFP) (Alternate) |
National Freedom Party (NFP) |
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Hon B Holomisa MP (UDM) (Alternate) |
United Democratic Movement (UDM) |
3. Mandate and strategic priorities of the Committee:
- Monitor the financial and non-financial performance of government departments and their entities to ensure that national objectives are met.
- Process and pass legislation.
- Facilitate public participation in Parliament relating to issues of oversight and legislation.
- To conduct oversight of any organ of state and constitutional institution falling within its portfolio.
- To consider international agreements; and
- To consider the budget of the department and entities falling within its portfolio.
4. Bills referred to the Committee: Basic Education Laws Amendment Bill [B 2 – 2022]
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Title of Bill |
Analysis of the Bill in terms of government priorities and outcomes |
Referral Date |
Date/s of public hearings |
Consideration date/s |
Adoption date (with or without amendments) |
Publication date of report in the ATC |
Debate date in the House |
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Basic Education Laws Amendment Bill [B 2 – 2022]
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15/12/2021 |
8, 15, 22 and 29 November 2022 + Provincial Public Hearings as follows:
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Deliberations on Bill:
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Formal Consideration and Adoption: 26 September 2023 |
28 September 2023 |
26 October 2023 |
5. Oversight trips:
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Oversight trip date |
Objectives |
Province and area visited |
Consideration Date (of report) |
Publication date of report in the ATC |
Estimated Costs |
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26 – 28 January 2023 |
Basic Education Sector Lekgotla |
Johannesburg |
N/A |
N/A |
R 26 679.00 |
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29 Jan – 3 Feb 2023 |
State-of-School Readiness 2023 |
KwaZulu-Natal |
28 February 2023 |
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R 349 000.23 |
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23 Feb – 1 April 2023 |
Provincial Public Participation Hearings on BELA Bill |
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Limp - 7 June 2023 N West – 7 June 2023 Gaut – 20 June 2023 |
28 September 2023 (Consolidated Report) |
Limpopo – R 1 483 634.06 N West – R 1 489 755.50 Gauteng – R 1 409 574.91 |
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3 - 26 March 2023 |
Provincial Public Participation Hearings on BELA Bill |
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FS – 7 June 2023 Mpum – 13 June 2023 KZN – 20 June 2023 |
28 September 2023 (Consolidated Report) |
Free State – 1 508 133.52 Mpumalanga – R 1 505 133.52 KZN – R 1 524 942.59 |
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26 June – 1 August 2023 |
Provincial Public Participation Hearings on BELA Bill |
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W Cape – 27 June 2023 N Cape – 1 August 2023 E Cape – 1 August 2023 |
28 September 2023 (Consolidated Report) |
W Cape – R 1 651 807.73 N Cape – R 1 590 721.95 E Cape – 1 599 972.51 |
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2 – 3 August 2023 |
National Task Team on Placement of Learners from Special Care Centres in Schools 2 – 3 August 2023 |
Pretoria |
N/A |
N/A |
R 18 182.31 |
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19 – 20 August 2023 |
National Task Ream on Accountability and Oversight |
Pretoria |
N/A |
N/A |
R 11 963.77 |
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31 August 2023 |
ELRC AGM |
Cape Town |
N/A |
N/A |
R 1 2978.25 |
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7 – 15 October 2023 |
International Study Tour: Finland |
Finland |
To be adopted in 1st Term 2024 |
To be published in ATC in 1st Term 2024 |
R 1 115 456.92 |
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6. Budget Vote / Fiscal Framework Consideration:
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Name of paper |
Referral date |
Name of stakeholder/s who made submission |
Nature of submission/s (Oral and/or written) |
Analysis of the Budget Vote in terms of government priorities and outcomes |
Consideration Date |
Date of Adoption of report |
Publication date of report in the ATC |
Consideration date by the House |
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Vote 16: Basic Education |
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Department of Basic education |
Oral |
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22 March 2023 |
2 May 2023 |
5 May 2023 |
18 May 2023 |
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Council for Quality Assurance in General and Further Education and Training |
Oral |
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28 March 2023 |
2 May 2023 |
5 May 2023 |
18 May 2023 |
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South African Council for Educators |
Oral |
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28 March 2023 |
2 May 2023 |
5 May 2023 |
18 May 2023 |
7. Committee Strategic Plan:
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Date of strategic planning workshop |
Analysis of the Strategic Plan in terms of government priorities and outcomes |
Venue |
Date adopted by the Committee |
Date published in the ATC |
Estimated Costs |
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21 November 2023 |
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Zoom Virtual Platform |
Yet to be adopted |
Yet to be published |
N/A |
8. Conference/Workshop/Seminar: None
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Date of event |
Objective/s
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Country or Province and Place of event |
Analysis of an event in terms of government priorities and outcomes |
Report required. (yes or no) |
Consideration date (if applicable) |
Adoption date (if applicable) / Date of verbal report to the Committee |
Publication date of report in the ATC |
Estimated Costs |
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9. International trips/ study tours undertaken: Yes
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Date of event |
Objective/s
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Country or Province and Place of event |
Analysis of an event in terms of government priorities and outcomes |
Report required. (yes or no) |
Consideration date (if applicable) |
Adoption date (if applicable) / Date of verbal report to the Committee |
Publication date of report in the ATC |
Estimated Costs |
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7 – 15 October 2023 |
Education Benchmarking |
Finland |
The delegates visited Finland to learn about the Finnish education system and explore potential collaborations. They met with Finnish educational institutions, visited schools, and attended presentations. They gained insight into the Finnish culture and people through interactions with the Ministry of Education and Culture, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and Education Committee at Finland Parliament. They learned about technology integration, teacher individualized instruction, and professional development. |
Yes |
Yet to be considered |
Yet to be adopted |
Yet to be published |
R 1 115 456.92 |
10. Meetings held by the Committee: 35 Meetings
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Date of meeting |
Agenda |
Adopted date of minutes |
Estimated Costs |
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24 January 2023 |
Briefing by DBE and Umalusi on 2022 NSC Exam Outcomes |
7 February 2023 |
N/A |
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7 February 2023 |
Briefing by the Department of Basic Education on the State-of-School Readiness for 2023 |
28 February 2023 |
N/A |
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21 February 2023 |
Briefing by the Department of Basic Education (DBE) on the Analysis, Implications and Impact of the President’s 2023 SONA Briefing by Committee Secretariat on Updated Status on BELA BILL [B 2 – 2022] in respect of:
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28 February 2023 |
N/A |
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28 February 2023 |
Briefing by the Department of Basic Education on the Second and Third Quarterly Performance Report of the Department of Basic Education in Meeting its Strategic Objectives for 2022/23 |
7 March 2023 |
N/A |
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7 March 2023 |
Briefing by the Department of Basic Education on an Update on Capacity Building of SA Educators for Learners Improvement in Maths, Science and Technology |
14 March 2023 |
N/A |
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14 March 2023 |
Briefing by the Department of Basic Education on Budget Vote: Department of Basic Education (Including Strategic Plan and Annual Performance Plan 2023/24 |
28 March 2023 |
N/A |
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22 March 2023 |
Budget Review 2023/4 – Department of Basic Education (Including Strategic Plan and Annual Performance Plan 2023/24) Request for Postponement and Improved Organisation of Public Hearings on BELA Bill (Hon M A Sukers MP (ACDP)) |
28 March 2022 |
N/A |
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28 March 2023 |
Budget Review 2023/4: Council for Quality Assurance in General and Further Education and Training (Umalusi) South African Council for Educators (SACE) |
18 April 2023 |
N/A |
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18 April 2023 |
Consideration and adoption of Committee Report on Budget Vote 16: DBE Briefing by DBE on Learner Dropouts Engagement on BELA Bill Hearings Preparations and Logistics + Hon Sukers Proposals |
2 May 2023 |
N/A |
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2 May 2023 |
Briefing by KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education on:
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16 May 2023 |
N/A |
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16 May 2023 |
Briefing by AGSA on DBE Annual Performance Plan Briefing by DBE on:
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23 May 2023 |
N/A |
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23 May 2023 |
Briefing by DBE on the Progress in International Reading and Literacy Studies (PIRLS) |
30 May 2023 |
N/A |
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30 May 2023 |
Briefing by DBE on School Infrastructure |
6 June 2023 |
N/A |
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31 May 2023 |
Briefing by DBE on Social Cohesion Programmes |
6 June 2023 |
N/A |
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6 June 2023 |
Briefing by DBE on ECD Function Shift |
13 June 2023 |
N/A |
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7 June 2023 |
Consideration of Draft Reports on BELA Hearings:
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20 June 2023 |
N/A |
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13 June 2023 |
Consideration of Draft Reports on BELA Hearings - Mpumalanga |
20 June 2023 |
N/A |
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20 June 2023 |
Consideration of Draft Reports on BELA Hearings:
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8 August 2023 |
N/A |
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27 June 2023 |
Consideration of Draft Reports on BELA Hearings: Western Cape |
8 August 2023 |
N/A |
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1 August 2023 |
Consideration of Draft Reports on BELA Hearings:
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8 August 2023 |
N/A |
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8 August 2023 |
Consideration of Draft Consolidated Report on the BELA Bill Submissions and Hearings |
12 September 2023 |
N/A |
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15 August 2023 |
Consideration of Draft Consolidated Report on the BELA Bill Submissions and Hearings Briefing by DBE on Financial Implications Clause-by-Clause (Round 1)
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12 September 2023 |
R 13 125.00 |
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16 August 2023 |
Clause-by-Clause (Round 1) |
12 September 2023 |
R 13 125.00 |
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17 August 2023 |
Clause-by-Clause (Round 2) |
12 September 2023 |
R 13 125.00 |
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5 September 2023 |
Briefing by DBE on Inclusive Education
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12 September 2023 |
N/A |
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12 September 2023 |
Deliberations on the Basic Education Laws Amendment Bill [B 2 – 2022] (incl. Outstanding Submissions + Draft Amendment List) + BELA Bill Matrix and Consolidated BELA Bill Report on Submissions
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26 September 2023 |
R 9 375.00 |
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19 September 2023 |
Briefing on 2023 Exam Readiness by DBE and Umalusi |
26 September 2023 |
N/A |
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26 September 2023 |
Formal Consideration and Adoption of B 2 – 2022 + Committee Report on B 2 – 2022.
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24 October 2023 |
N/A |
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17 October 2023 |
Briefing by the Office of the Auditor-General of South Africa (AGSA) on Audit Outcomes for the Department of Basic Education Briefing by the Finance and Fiscal Commission (FFC) on:
Briefing by DBE Internal Audit Committee on Audit Outcomes for the Department of Basic Education (DBE) |
24 October 2023 |
N/A |
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18 October 2023 |
Briefing by the Department of Basic Education (DBE) on the Annual Report (BRRR) + Fourth Quarterly Performance Report of the Department of Basic Education in Meetings its Strategic Objectives 2022/23 Briefing by Umalusi on Annual Report (BRRR) Briefing by SACE on Annual Report (BRRR) |
24 October 2023 |
N/A |
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24 October 2023 |
Briefing by the Department of Basic Education on the 1st Quarterly Performance Reports in Meeting its Strategic Objectives for 2023/24 |
31 October 2023 |
N/A |
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31 October 2023 |
Briefing on Status Update on National School Nutrition Programme by:
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14 November 2023 |
N/A |
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7 November 2023 |
Consideration of Petition - Petition delivery for the Department of Basic Education, and National Government to eradicate pit-latrines in Eastern Cape, KZN and Limpopo rural schools. Referred on 24 July 2023 |
14 November 2023 |
N/A |
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14 November 2023 |
Consideration of Report from a Chapter 9 Institution - Commission for Gender Equality: Learner Pregnancy-Policy interplay: school dropout of adolescent girl during pregnancy and in the postpartum period in selected South African 2023. Referred on 19 June 2023(ATC No 86 – 2023 dated Monday, 19 June 2023) |
Yet to be adopted |
N/A |
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28 November 2023 |
Presentation of Draft Final PC Strategic Plan, 2019- 2023 and APP 2023/24 as revised from 19 April 2022 (possible consideration and adoption) |
Yet to be adopted |
N/A |
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11. Cancelled meetings: None
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Date of meeting |
Agenda |
Reason for cancellation |
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12. Public Hearings:
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Date |
Agenda/ matter on which hearings were held |
Place |
Presenters (oral and/or written submissions) |
Analysis of Public Hearings in terms of government priorities and outcomes |
Adoption date of report |
Publication date of report in the ATC |
Estimated costs |
Debate date in the House |
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23 Feb – 1 April 2023 |
Provincial Public Participation Hearings on the Basic Education Laws Amendment Bill [B 2 – 2022] |
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General Public, Stakeholders, Organisations |
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Limp - 7 June 2023 N West – 7 June 2023 Gaut – 20 June 2023 |
28 September 2023 (Consolidated Report) |
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26 October 2023 |
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3 - 26 March 2023 |
Provincial Public Participation Hearings on the Basic Education Laws Amendment Bill [B 2 – 2022] |
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General Public, Stakeholders, Organisations |
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FS – 7 June 2023 Mpum – 13 June 2023 KZN – 20 June 2023 |
28 September 2023 (Consolidated Report) |
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26 October 2023 |
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26 June – 1 August 2023 |
Provincial Public Participation Hearings on the Basic Education Laws Amendment Bill [B 2 – 2022] |
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General Public, Stakeholders, Organisations |
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W Cape – 27 June 2023 N Cape – 1 August 2023 E Cape – 1 August 2023 |
28 September 2023 (Consolidated Report) |
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26 October 2023 |
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13. Consideration of section 32 reports (of PFMA) published by National Treasury:
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Title of Report |
Analysis of the Report in terms of government priorities and outcomes |
Consideration date |
Adoption date |
Publication of report in the ATC |
Estimated costs |
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DBE 2nd + 3rd Quarter Report 2022/23 |
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28 February 2023 |
28 March 2023 |
29 March 2023 |
N/A |
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DBE 4th Quarter Report 2022/23 |
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18 October 2023 |
Written Report |
Yet to be published |
N/A |
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DBE 1st Quarter Report 2023/24 |
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24 October 2023 |
Yet to be adopted |
Yet to be published |
N/A |
14. Consideration of Annual Reports:
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Referral date |
Consideration Date |
Name of entity |
Adoption of report |
Publication of report in ATC |
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26 September 2023 |
17 October 2023 |
AGSA + FFC + DBE Internal Audit |
14 November 2023 |
15 November 2023 |
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18 October 2023 |
DBE + Umalusi + SACE |
14 November 2023 |
15 November 2023 |
15. Information on entities reporting to the Department:
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Name of Department/s |
Name of its entity |
Mandate of its entity |
Date of tabling of strategic plan of an entity |
Date/s of engagement/s with the entity |
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Department of Basic Education |
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The Department of Basic Education (DBE) derives its mandate firstly from the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa (1996), which requires education to be transformed and democratised in accordance with the values of human dignity, equality, human rights and freedom, non-racism, and non-sexism. The Constitution guarantees access to basic education for all, including adult basic education. Secondly, the National Education Policy Act, 1996 Act 27 of 1996 (NEPA), inscribes into law the policies for the national system of education, the legislative and monitoring responsibilities of the Minister of Education, as well as the formal relations between national and provincial authorities. In terms of the NEPA, the DBE’s statutory role is to formulate national policy, norms, and standards as well as to monitor and evaluate policy implementation and impact. |
13 March 2023 |
22 March 2023 |
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South African Council for Educators |
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The mandate of the South African Council for Educators (SACE) is to enhance the status of the teaching profession. Key to this is for SACE to promote professionalism, empowering educators through development and ensuring that educators are committed to the teaching profession such that they adhere to the ethos as enshrined in the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa. |
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28 March 2023 |
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Council for Quality Assurance in General and Further Education and Training |
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The mandate of Umalusi was determined by Chapter 2 of the Constitution which states that everyone has a right to education, the National Qualifications Framework which establishes Umalusi as a Quality Council and the GENFETQA Act assigning Umalusi the responsibility for quality assurance of general and further education and training |
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28 March 2023 |
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16. Applications/activities not approved: None
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Objectives |
Reasons |
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17. Sponsorship received by the Committee: None
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Date |
Name of Sponsor |
Objectives |
Amount |
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18. Papers referred to the Committee for consideration:
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Title of the Paper |
Referral date
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Consideration date. Please indicate if there were public hearings |
Adoption date |
Publication date of report in the ATC |
Consideration date by the House |
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Consideration of Report from a Chapter 9 Institution - Commission for Gender Equality: Learner Pregnancy-Policy interplay: school dropout of adolescent girl during pregnancy and in the postpartum period in selected South African 2023. Referred on 19 June 2023(ATC No 86 – 2023 dated Monday, 19 June 2023)
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19 June 2023 |
14 November 2023 |
Yet to be adopted |
N/A |
N/A |
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Consideration of Petition - Petition delivery for the Department of Basic Education, and National Government to eradicate pit-latrines in Eastern Cape, KZN and Limpopo rural schools. Referred on 24 July 2023
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24 July 2023 |
7 November 2023 |
14 November 2023 |
Yet to be published |
Yet to be considered |
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Report of the South African Human Rights Commission on the Investigation and Inquiry into School Uniforms and the Over-regulation of Appearances Eastern Cape – 2022. |
17 November 2023 |
Yet to be considered (possible in 1st Term 2024) |
Yet to be adopted |
Yet to be published |
Yet to be considered |
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19. Papers referred to the Committee for information: None
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Title of the Paper |
Referral date
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Consideration date |
Adoption date |
Publication date of report in the ATC |
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20. Support staff:
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Position |
Name of Staff |
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Unit Manager
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Mr D Bandi |
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Content Adviser
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Ms P Mbude-Mutshekwane |
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Committee Secretary
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Mr L Brown |
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Researcher
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Mr M Kekana |
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Executive Secretary
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Ms R Nourse |
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Committee Assistant
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Ms S Mkosana |
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Media Liaison Officer
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Ms R Azzakani |