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Mineral Resources and Energy
Zambezi Protocol: Chamber of Mines briefing, with Deputy Minister
14 Jun 2017
The Committee met to be briefed by the Chamber of Mines (CoM) on the Zambezi Protocol and how it could provide a framework for the development of mining in South Africa.
The Chamber said that there was a heavy reliance on the extractive sector in Africa, with mining accounting for ...
NCOP Land Reform, Environment, Mineral Resources and Energy
Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Amendment (MPRDA) Bill: public hearing
13 Jun 2017
The Select Committee on Land and Minerals in the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) heard representations from three entities when it held a public hearing on the proposed Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Amendment (MPRDA) Bill. Presentations were made by the South African Oil and Gas Alliance (SAOGA), the Centre ...
NCOP Land Reform, Environment, Mineral Resources and Energy
Department of Rural Development and Land Reform on its Annual Performance Plan, with Minister and Deputy Minister
30 May 2017
Land restitution and reform were critical issues, Members of the Select Committee on Land and Minerals were told when a delegation from the Department of Rural Development and Land Reform (DRDLR), led by the Minister and Deputy Minister, presented an overview of the annual performance plan (APP) for 2017/18.
The ...
NCOP Land Reform, Environment, Mineral Resources and Energy
Rhino Horn Marking & Trophy Hunting Amended Norms & Standards; Plant Improvement & Plant Breeders’ Rights Bills: submissions
23 May 2017
The Department of Environment’s (DEA) unit on biodiversity and conservation briefed the Committee on new norms and standards that would facilitate the protection of rhinoceroses. The Content Advisor to the Committee provided an overview of comments received from stakeholders on two new drafts of legislation which aimed to regulate the ...
NCOP Public Enterprises and Communication
Department of Telecommunications and Postal Services on its Annual Performance Plan
3 May 2017
The Department of Telecommunications and Postal Services (DTPS) presented the 2017/18 Annual Performance Plan the Department to the Select Committee on Communications and Public Enterprises. DTPS 2017/18 APP priorities identified included drafting of ICT legislation, broadband connectivity, finalisation and approval of the national e-strategy, finalisation and approval of the e-government ...
NCOP Public Enterprises and Communication
HSRC role in Research and Development in the country
8 Mar 2017
The Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) briefed the Committee on its mandate and role in research and development in the country. It emphasised the differences and similarities between itself and other institutions, primarily the universities. The Department of Science and Technology White Paper for Science and Technology would be important ...
NCOP Public Enterprises and Communication
Research and Development in South Africa mandate and role: National Research Foundation briefing
15 Feb 2017
The Chairperson noted apologies from the Deputy Minister.
The National Research Foundation highlighted its position within the National System of Innovations and the organs of government, policy makers, regulators and agencies that it works with to achieve its mandate. The Foundation supports Researchers with infrastructure, grants and issues bursaries ...
Joint Rules
Public Participation Model; Joint Sitting rulings; Review of Joint Rules progress report; Speaker's conduct 22 November 2016
23 Nov 2016
The Committee met to engage on the proposed Public Participation Model, joint sitting rulings, to receive a progress report on the review of the Joint Rules of Parliament, and to discuss the conduct of the Speaker of the National Assembly.
The draft Public Participation Model was circulated but Members complained ...
NCOP Land Reform, Environment, Mineral Resources and Energy
Paris COP 21 Agreement; Alien and invasive species list; Environmental Assessment Practitioners / Professional Hunters regulations
25 Oct 2016
The Department of Environmental Affairs first briefed the Committee on the United Nations’ COP21 Agreement report, following its adoption by 196 countries at the 2015 United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change meeting held in Paris. The agreement provided a broad legal framework to be undertaken by signatory countries for ...
NCOP Public Enterprises and Communication
Richtersveld Community benefits from Pooling and Sharing Joint Venture: briefing by Alexkor
12 Oct 2016
Alexkor gave a presentation on the status of the Deed of Settlement, the Pooling and Sharing Joint Venture (PSJV) of which Alexkor owned 51% and the RVC owned 49%, corporate social investment (CSI), and its social labour plan (SLP). The presentation stressed the importance of the community-owned nature of Alexkor, ...