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Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation
Covid19 intervention by Department of Human Settlements; with Deputy Minister
27 Aug 2020
PMG was not present at the meeting. The below is compiled based on the Committee’s official minutes
Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation
DHS Priority Developments; Water Boards; Free State Water & Sanitation Plan; District Model; with Deputy Ministers
25 Aug 2020
The Portfolio Committee engaged in a virtual meeting with the national Department of Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation (DHSWS) and the provincial government of the Free State to discuss matters of implementation, delivery and budget in the provision of housing and water. Overall, much emphasis was placed on ministry-level appointments ...
Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation
Vaal River Intervention; Progress report emanating from oversight visit; with Deputy Minister
21 Aug 2020
Video: Portfolio Committee on Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation (NA) 21 Aug 2020
Members complained that they needed to be given enough time to engage and interrogate the documents. However, the delay in the receipt of documents did not give them sufficient time to go through them. It was irresponsible ...
Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation
Water and Sanitation Master Plan; DWS Covid19 intervention report; with Deputy Minister
18 Aug 2020
PMG was not present at the meeting. The below is compiled based on the Committee’s official minutes
Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation
CGE State of Shelter Report; Breede Valley Municipality Service Delivery Report; Petition
31 Jul 2020
Video: Portfolio Committee on Human Settlements, Water & Sanitation (NA) 31 July 2020
Audio: CGE State of Shelter Report; Breede Valley Municipality Service Delivery Report; Petition
In a virtual meeting, the Portfolio Committee received a briefing on the status of shelters provided to victims of gender-based violence (GBV), dealt with ...
Multi-Party Women’s Caucus
Discussion on matters relating to Women’s Month; Third Term Programme
30 Jul 2020
Video: Discussion on matters relating to Women’s Month; Third Term Programme
Audio: Discussion on matters relating to Women’s Month; Third Term Programme
The Multi-Party Women’s Caucus met to consider its third term programme and discuss matters related to Women’s Month. Members voiced concerns about the absence of senior Members.
There ...
Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation
Tariff determinations by water boards & South African Local Government Association
28 Jul 2020
The Committee, joined by the Portfolio Committee on Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, convened a virtual meeting to receive an update on water tariffs from the Department of Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation, with inputs from the South African Local Government Association.
The Department gave an overview of the agreements ...
Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation
DHS & DWS Budget: Committee Reports
17 Jul 2020
The Committee was briefed by the Committee support staff on Reports for both the Department of Human Settlements and the Department of Water and Sanitation on the impact of the supplementary adjusted budget and revised 2020/21 Annual Performance Plans. Most notably, the Human Settlements Development Grant was ...
Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation
DHS & DWS Revised Annual Performance Plans; with Deputy Ministers
15 Jul 2020
Audio: DHS & DWS 2020/21 Revised APPs
The Department of Human Settlements (DHS) and the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) briefed the Committee on their revised Annual Performance Plans.
Members raised concerns about provinces and municipalities receiving conditional grants and not utilizing them, resulting in the funds being returned ...
Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation
Department of Human Settlements 2019/20 Quarter 4 performance
19 Jun 2020
Video: Portfolio Committee on Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation, 19 JUNE 2020
Audio: Department of Human Settlements 2019/20 Quarter 4 performance
The Department of Human Settlements (DHS) presented its fourth quarter performance report, during which it was revealed that while it had spent 100% of funds, it had achieved ...