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Finance, Economic Opportunities and Tourism (WCPP)
Western Cape Gambling and Racing Board Vacancies: Process & shortlisting
23 Feb 2024
The virtual meeting of the Standing Committee on Finance, Economic Opportunities, and Tourism in the Western Cape discussed the process of shortlisting and appointing candidates, eligibility criteria and probity reports for vacancies on the Western Cape Gambling and Racing Board. The WCGRB is composed of seven part-time members appointed ...
Finance, Economic Opportunities and Tourism (WCPP)
Addressing Inefficiencies at the Port of Cape Town: Stakeholder Input
22 Feb 2024
The Committee convened to receive briefings by various stakeholders on how the inefficiencies at the Port of Cape Town were being addressed; on the challenges experienced when exporting goods, especially time-sensitive agricultural goods, and on port surcharges due to congestion at the Port.
The Minister of Economic Development and ...
Finance, Economic Opportunities and Tourism (WCPP)
Public Procurement Bill & National Small Enterprise A/B: briefings
21 Feb 2024
The Standing Committee on Finance, Economic Opportunities and Tourism virtual meeting focused on introductions to the National Small Enterprise Amendment Bill and the Public Procurement Bill. The National Council of Provinces (NCOP) delegate for the Western Cape highlighted the importance of bipartisan agreement on the Small Enterprise Bill.
Concerns ...
Finance, Economic Opportunities and Tourism (WCPP)
Upstream Petroleum Resources Development Bill: DMRE briefing & oral submissions
16 Feb 2024
The Standing Committee on Finance, Economic Opportunities, and Tourism convened a meeting to discuss the Upstream Petroleum Resources Development Bill. The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) presented the Bill, highlighting its aim to enhance regulatory frameworks for petroleum resources in South Africa. The Bill seeks to address ...
Local Government (WCPP)
Independent Municipal Authority Demarcation Bill: National & Provincial Departments briefing
13 Feb 2024
Independent Municipal Demarcation Authority Bill
In a virtual meeting, the Standing Committee on Local Government were briefed by the Department of Cooperative Governance (DCoG), the South African Local Government Association (SALGA) as well as the Western Cape Department of Local Government (DLG) on the Independent Municipal Authority Demarcation Bill [B14B – ...
Adhoc Committee on Energy Crisis (WCPP)
NMB Community Cooperative and its efforts in energy cooperatives and community collaborations
7 Feb 2024
In a virtual meeting, the Committee was told of the success of the Saltuba Gap Tap Pilot Project initiated by the Nelson Mandela Bay Community Cooperative in KwaZakhele township, which demonstrated the feasibility of social ownership of renewable energy assets.
The cooperative's vision aimed to facilitate a just energy ...
Finance, Economic Opportunities and Tourism (WCPP)
Western Cape Consumer Affairs Tribunal Vacancies: process, shortlisting & assessments
22 Jan 2024
The Standing Committee on Finance, Economic Opportunities, and Tourism (WCPP) convened virtually to discuss the nomination and selection process for the Western Cape Consumer Affairs Tribunal.
The presentation covered the history, legislative framework, and processes involved in appointing members to the Consumer Affairs Tribunal. Key aspects included the nomination ...
Finance, Economic Opportunities and Tourism (WCPP)
Upstream Petroleum Resources Development Bill: briefing
1 Dec 2023
The Western Cape Standing Committee on Finance, Economic Opportunities and Tourism met virtually with the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) for a briefing on the Upstream Petroleum Resources Development Bill which included background; overview of related legislation; process followed; objects and provisions of Bill; and way forward. ...
Finance, Economic Opportunities and Tourism (WCPP)
Western Cape Adjustments Appropriation Bill: Economic Development and Tourism
29 Nov 2023
The Committee met to deliberate on Vote 12: Economic Development and Tourism in the Western Cape Adjustments Appropriation Bill.
The Committee had concerns about certain projects being discontinued and monies being transferred. It asked for the reasons for underspending on votes and re-classification of certain amounts. The Minister mentioned ...
Finance, Economic Opportunities and Tourism (WCPP)
Western Cape Adjustments Appropriation Bill: Provincial Treasury
29 Nov 2023
The Standing Committee on Finance, Economic Opportunities And Tourism met to deliberate on Vote Three: Provincial Treasury in the Schedule to the Western Cape Adjustments Appropriation Bill, 2023.
The Provincial Treasury had a main budget of R340.7 million. This amount is being adjusted through this Bill, downwards by R24.3 ...