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Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities
Women in the Presidency Budget Review and Recommendations Report
23 Oct 2014
The Committee adopted the BRRR report with the amendments of putting a time frame for things which had to be done as well as indicating that the Wage Bill report had lapsed because it was erroneous.
The recommendations of the Committee included the fact that the Committee was to have ...
Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities
Commission for Gender Equality on its 2013/14 Annual Report; Audit Outcomes: AGSA briefing
21 Oct 2014
The Portfolio Committee was briefed by the Auditor General South Africa on six key areas of the audit for the Commission for Gender Equality (CGE). AGSA explained how the audit was conducted and consolidated, focusing on the financial statements, performance information and compliance with regulations, particularly in respect of supply ...
Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities
Analysis of Women Sector: Committee Section briefing; Audit Outcome of Department of Women and Commission for Gender Equality: AGSA briefing; Department of Women on its 2013/14 Annual Report
14 Oct 2014
The Committee's Researcher presented her report on the Annual Report of the Department of Women for 2013/14. The report identified there were still 18 vacancies in the Department of Women, there was a considerable staff turnover in the previous financial year, a marked improvement in staff training opportunities, questionable issue ...
Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities
Workshop with Auditor General of South Africa on its role and mandate
16 Sep 2014
The AGSA noted that it received its mandate mainly from the Constitution, Public Audit Act and the Public Finance Management Act. The AGSA at the moment currently reported on significant findings and urged the Members to look at the mock audit report of the AGSA in order to enhance their ...
Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities
Commission for Gender Equality on 4th Quarter 2013 & 1st Quarter 2014 Performance
9 Sep 2014
The Commission for Gender Equality (CGE) reported that the fourth quarter (Jan-March 2014) was marked by heightened activities towards the realisation of the Gender Summit, as well as the adoption of planned activities and the budget for the next financial year. The CGE, through its various departments, had implemented several ...
Justice and Correctional Services
Duplication in Functions of Institutions Supporting Democracy: input by Commission for Gender Equality; South African Human Rights Commission; Public Protector; Public Service Commission
19 Aug 2014
Four Chapter Nine institutions supporting constitutional democracy - the Commission for Gender Equality, the South African Human Rights Commission, the Public Protector and the Public Service Commission- were called to present on the subject of overlapping mandates, which had been identified during the process leading up to the budget vote. ...
Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities
Commission for Gender Equality on its 2014 Strategic Plan
29 Jul 2014
The Commission for Gender Equality (CGE) told the Committee its national accomplishments included the promulgation of anti-discriminatory laws such as the Employment Equity Act, the Sexual Offences Act, the Trafficking in Person’s Act, the Recognition of Customary Marriages Act, the Maintenance Act, the Choice of Termination of Pregnancy Act and ...
Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities
Department of Women in the Presidency 2014 Strategic Plan: Briefings by Committee section, Minister of Women and new Department
1 Jul 2014
The Chairperson, in her opening remarks, appreciated the wide representation from different age groups, commented on the need to work closely with men and emphasise respect and proper understanding of the roles and importance of women in society. It was noted that the new Department of Women in the Presidency ...
Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities
Election of Chairperson
24 Jun 2014
Ms Thandi Memele was elected as the Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Women in the Presidency.