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Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs
DCoG on the forensic investigation into the VIP toilets in Northern Cape and Eastern Cape
6 Nov 2019
The Committee was briefed by the Municipal Infrastructure Support Agent (Misa) on the ongoing dispute with a contractor over the installation of ventilated improved pit (VIP) toilets and waterborne systems in the Northern and Eastern Cape.
It heard how the contractor had been procured by Misa to assist the Amathole ...
Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs
Committee’s draft oversight report
30 Oct 2019
The Portfolio Committee on Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs met to consider its Draft Report on an oversight visit to Limpopo from 10 to 16 October 2019. The reason for this oversight visit to the province was necessitated by the VBS investments which the 16 municipalities in Limpopo conducted during ...
Home Affairs
Impact of illegal migration on cities: input from Joburg & Ekurhuleni Mayors, SALGA & Minister
22 Oct 2019
Video: Home Affairs and CoGTA committees meet in Parliament
The South African Local Government Association (SALGA), the Mayors of Johannesburg and Ekurhuleni, and the Department of Home Affairs, briefed the joint Committees on the impact of illegal migration on the country’s cities.
SALGA said there was a perception that foreign ...
Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs
District Development Model; with Minister & Deputy Minister
22 Oct 2019
The Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA) presented its plan to develop a new District Development Model (DDM). The rationale, objectives, principles as well as implementation steps for this model were provided.
Questions were asked by the Committee to understand and explore the possible ...
Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs
Integrated Urban Development Framework; National Disaster Management Centre; with Deputy Ministers
4 Sep 2019
The Committee was briefed on the Integrated Urban Development Framework by the Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs with both Deputy Ministers in attendance. The presentation highlighted the need for South Africa to respond to urbanization by adopting a National Urban Policy. The policy was approved by Cabinet in ...
Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs
Interventions in local government: DCOG & National Treasury briefings; Comparison of interventions strategies in municipalities; MISA induction; with Deputy Ministers
3 Sep 2019
The Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs briefed the Committee on interventions in local government; and the Municipal Infrastructure Support Agent (MISA) induction; with both Deputy Ministers, Parks Tau and Obed Bapela in attendance.
The Department admitted the situation was dire in municipalities, and that one had to ...
Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs
COGTA Quarterly Performance, with Deputy Ministers
21 Aug 2019
Circular Declaring Local Government: Municipal Systems Amendment Act Invalid
The Municipal Infrastructure Support Agent (MISA) reported 75% achievement of targets. Five out of 20 were unachieved. These were the number of municipal report cards. The target had been reviewed and this was no longer a target. The ‘artisan placement’ budget ...
Public Accounts (SCOPA)
Municipal Audit Outcomes 2017/18: Auditor-General briefing
16 Jul 2019
2017/18 Local Governement Audit Outcomes
The Standing Committee on Public Accounts met jointly with the Standing Committee on the Auditor-General to receive a briefing from the Auditor General - South Africa on the 2017/18 local government audit outcomes.
The Auditor General – South Africa (AGSA) pointed out that ...
Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs
COGTA Budget: Committee Report
4 Jul 2019
Last week the Committee met with the Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA) to scrutinise the Strategic, Annual Performance Plans (APPs) and Budget of the Department. The Committee also met with the entities.
Today the Committee met to consider its draft Report on the Annual Performance Plan and ...
Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs
COGTA, SALGA, MDB & CRL Rights Commission 2019/20 Annual Performance Plans, with Minister & Deputy Ministers
3 Jul 2019
The Portfolio Committee met to receive a briefing on the Annual Performance Plans of the Municipal Demarcation Board, the South Africa Local Government Association and the Commission on Cultural, Religious and Language Rights. The Minister and Deputy Ministers were present.
The Chairperson told the Committee that the challenges of the ...
Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs
Election of Chairperson
2 Jul 2019
The Committee met to elect its Chairperson. Two Members were nominated - Ms F Muthambi (ANC) and Mr H Hoosen (DA). As per the National Assembly Rules, when more than one Member is nominated, the decision comes down to vote by show of hands. On this basis, Ms Muthambi was ...