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Public Accounts (SCOPA) (WCPP)
Audit Outcomes: Department of Transport and Public Works & Government Motor Transport 2018/19 Annual Reports
8 Oct 2019
The Committee was briefed by the Auditor General of South Africa and the Audit Committee on the 2018/19 annual reports of the Western Cape Department of Transport and Public Works and the Government Motor Transport entity. The Minister was in attendance. The presentation highlighted the Auditor-General’s report ...
Budget (WCPP)
Western Cape 2018/19 audit outcomes; Legislative Oversight through Annual Reports
2 Oct 2019
Auditor-General South Africa provided the Committee with a high level overview of the Western Cape audit outcomes for departments and entities for 2018/19. This was followed by a briefing on the Annual Report process and guidelines for legislative oversight by the Provincial Treasury. All Legislature Members were invited to the ...
Finance, Economic Opportunities and Tourism (WCPP)
Energy Game Changer: Department of Economic Development and Tourism briefing
2 Oct 2019
The Department of Economic Development and Tourism (DEDAT) presented an update on the Atlantis Special Economic Zone (ASEZ) and Special Economic Development Infrastructure Company (SEDIC), providing details on the background and delivery for 2019/20 of both. The Department then briefed the Committee on the Energy Security Game Changer (ESGC), looking ...
Budget (WCPP)
Western Cape Provincial and Municipal Economic Review 2019/20
30 Sep 2019
The Western Cape Provincial Treasury provided a Provincial and Municipal Economic Review for 2019/20 where socio-economic developments were also unpacked and the implications discussed.
The slow growth of economy and high unemployment were key discussion topics. Members asked about the causes of the increasing income inequality; why the infant mortality ...
Finance, Economic Opportunities and Tourism (WCPP)
ACSA expansion and development plans for Cape Town International Airport and surrounding communities
11 Sep 2019
The Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) briefed the Committee on the expansion plans for Cape Town International Airport (CTIA). ACSA said that CTIA will be realigning its runway, expanding the domestic arrival and International terminal. These three projects will have a significant impact and make a positive contribution to the ...
Budget (WCPP)
Provincial Treasury on Quarter 1 performance; FFC on 2019/20 submissions for Division of Revenue
30 Aug 2019
The Provincial Treasury briefed the Committee on its first Quarter performance, and the Financial and Fiscal Commission briefed the Committee on its 2019/ 20 submissions for Division of Revenues. The Financial and Fiscal Commission's presentation dealt with Local government sustainability, local government fiscal framework, municipal government capacity building, local government ...
Public Accounts (SCOPA) (WCPP)
Departments of Premier on matters raised by Audit Committees; Irregular expenditure: DEA & Development Planning
30 Aug 2019
The Departments of the Premier, Social Development and Environmental Affairs and Development Planning briefed the Committee on the status of implementation of the recommendations of the Auditor General. The findings of the Audit Committee with the Department of the Premier resulted from disparity in certain terminology used by the Department. ...
Finance, Economic Opportunities and Tourism (WCPP)
Wesgro and Saldanha Bay IDZ Licencing Company 2019/20 Annual Performance Plans; SEDIC update & finalisation
16 Aug 2019
The Saldanha Bay Industrial Development Zone (SBIDZ) licensing company and Wesgro presented their respective 2019/20 Annual Performance Plans to the Committee, after which the Department of Economic Development and Tourism provided an introductory briefing to Members.
The state-owned SBIDZ was concerned with the entire chain of oil and gas ...
Social Development (WCPP)
DSD on funding for Residential facilities of older persons; DHS on housing special needs policy
13 Aug 2019
The Committee received presentations from three provincial departments on topics related to social welfare for needy residents of the Western Cape.
The Department of Transport and Public Works (DTPW) described how it collaborated with the Department of Social Development (DSD) to agree and form policies with regards to infrastructure. Infrastructure ...
Finance, Economic Opportunities and Tourism (WCPP)
Western Cape Gambling and Racing Board vacancies: Provincial Treasury briefing
6 Aug 2019
Documents handed out: Provincial Treasury on process leading to shortlisting of candidates to fill vacancies on the Western Cape Gambling and Racing Board [not available to the public]
The Committee was briefed by the Provincial Treasury (PT) on the process leading to the shortlisting of candidates to fill the vacancies on the Western ...