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Higher Education, Science and Innovation
The Science, Technology and Innovation Decadal Plan, resources for STI and coordination of the public STI budget
3 Jun 2022
The Portfolio Committee on Higher Education, Science and Innovation had a joint meeting with several other parliamentary committees to receive a briefing from the Department of Science and Innovation (DSI) on the Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) White Paper and the Department’s 10-year, or decadal, plan. ...
Sport, Arts and Culture
NLSA on 2022/23 Annual Performance Plan; whistle-blowing case; CISCO initiative
31 May 2022
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National Library of South Africa
The Portfolio Committee met with the Department of Sports, Art and Culture in a virtual meeting, and were joined by the National Library of South Africa (NLSA), which presented its annual performance plan for 2022/23.
The Chairperson directed Members' attention to the ...
Sport, Arts and Culture
National Arts Council 2022/23 APP; DSAC & NAC Report back on Implementation of Public Protector Recommendations, Expired Projects Policy, Presidential Employment Stimulus Programme & suspended CEO; with Ministry
27 May 2022
The Committee met virtually to consider the 2022/23 Annual Performance Plan of the National Arts Council (NAC). The Committee was also briefed on other matters in the entity, including recommendations of the Basic Innovation Group (BIG) report, the agreement with the suspended CEO, and steps taken ...
Small Business Development
Independent Field Technicians Petition - Telkom feedback
18 May 2022
In this virtual meeting, the Portfolio Committee met to engage on Telkom's progress report in response to the petition launched by a group of Independent Field Technicians (IFTs) SMMEs based on their experience working with Telkom.
The Telkom delegation indicated that they have a mechanism in place specifically to ...
Small Business Development
DSBD, SEFA & SEDA 2021/22 Quarter 4 Performance, with Deputy Minister
11 May 2022
The Department of Small Business Development (DSBD), Small Enterprise Finance Agency (SEFA) and Small Enterprise Development Agency (SEDA) briefed the Portfolio Committee on the 2021/22 Quarter 4 performances. SEFA and SEDA delivered positive briefings with improvements in target achievements. Targets for supporting SMMEs owned by people with disabilities were missed ...
Sport, Arts and Culture
National Heritage Council 2022/23 Annual Performance Plan; with Minister
10 May 2022
The Committee Report on the Department Budget Vote was approved after discussion.
The Minister said the Department is ready to implement the budget objectives. Entities tied to the department must be pushed to operate well. The National Heritage Council (NHC) is one such entity where things were ...
Small Business Development
Small Business Development Budget: Committee Report
4 May 2022
The Committee reviewed its report on the budget of the Department of Small Business Development. It raised concern about the lack of tracking mechanisms, which hampered their ability to conduct their oversight responsibilities.
The Gauteng province received praise from the Committee for dealing with small businesses in ...
Sport, Arts and Culture
Department of Sport, Arts and Culture 2021/2022 Quarter 3 Performance; with Deputy Minister
3 May 2022
The Committee convened virtually to receive a briefing from the Department of Sports, Arts and Culture on its third-quarter performance report. The Department could not achieve seven out of its 28 targets for the quarter for several reasons, including incomplete documentation, limited budget, contractual issues with entities, and COVID-19 restrictions. ...
Small Business Development
Department of Small Business Development 2022/23 Performance Plan; with Deputy Minister
29 Apr 2022
The Portfolio Committee convened an urgent meeting to receive a briefing on the Department of Small Business Development's (DSBD's) 2020-25 revised strategic plan and its 2022/23 annual performance plan.
In the virtual meeting, Members asked about the delay in the merger of the Co-operative Banks ...
Sport, Arts and Culture
SACO economic mapping of Creative Cultural Industries & COVID-19 impact
20 Apr 2022
In a virtual meeting, the South African Cultural Observatory (SACO) presented a briefing on the economic mapping of the Creative Cultural Industries in South Africa and measuring the impact of Covid-19 on the country's creative sector.
The Department of Sport, Arts, and Culture (DSAC) gave a brief description of ...