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Local Government (WCPP)
Western Cape Appropriation Bill: Local Government
13 Mar 2024
Report of the meeting to follow.
Finance, Economic Opportunities and Tourism (WCPP)
Deliberations on submissions received on Upstream Petroleum Resources Development Bill and negotiating mandate
8 Mar 2024
The Standing Committee on Finance, Economic Development, and Tourism (WCPP) met virtually to discuss the Upstream Petroleum Resources Development Bill [B 13B – 2021] with the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE).
The DMRE presented responses to stakeholder comments noting the Bill's focus on sustainable development, economic empowerment, ...
Budget (WCPP)
2024 Western Cape Appropriation; Provincial Treasury Q3 2023/24 Performance
7 Mar 2024
The Western Cape Provincial Treasury presented the 2024 Western Cape Appropriation to the Western Cape Provincial Parliament’s Budget Committee saying the budget responds to policy needs which created risks affecting wellbeing in the areas of mental health, a constrained healthcare budget, the provision of educational programmes, innovation, culture, governance, ...
Local Government (WCPP)
Independent Municipal Demarcation Authority Bill: Negotiating Mandate
6 Mar 2024
The Standing Committee on Local Government finalised its negotiating mandate on the Independent Municipal Demarcation Authority Bill.
The Western Cape conferred on its delegate to the NCOP not to support the Bill.
The Committee also expressed dissatisfaction about the short timeframes for finalising this and other bills.
Adhoc Committee on Western Cape Provincial Powers Bill (WCPP)
Ad Hoc Committee Western Cape Provincial Powers Bill (WCPP) [Public hearing on the Western Cape Provincial Powers Bill]
1 Mar 2024
Report of the meeting to follow.
Local Government (WCPP)
Independent Municipal Authority Demarcation Bill: deliberation & Negotiating Mandate
27 Feb 2024
Report of the meeting to follow.
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 ...