Politician Profile Page
The Committee researchers briefed the Portfolio Committee on its responsibilities and the key issues facing the four government entities over which it had oversight. The Institute for Security Studies presented its research on the problems associated with SAPS and IPID. The Minister of Police spoke about the role of SAPS ...
Police
Election of Chairperson
25 Jun 2014
In an unanimous decision, Mr F Beukman (ANC) was elected as Committee Chairperson.
A document packet that included decisions made by the previous Committee in the form of the Legacy Report and the budget of the institutions under the Committee’s oversight was distributed to the Committee members. A draft committee ...
Economic Development
Infrastructure Development Bill [B49-2013]: Public hearings Day 3
16 Jan 2014
The Committee continued with the third day of public hearings on the Infrastructure Development Bill, and noted that the Minister’s response to submissions was scheduled for 28 January.
South Durban Community Environmental Alliance (SDCEA), an environmental justice organisation, was concerned about lack of consultation between the Minister and Department of ...
Economic Development
Infrastructure Development Bill [B49-2013]: Public hearings Day 2
15 Jan 2014
The Committee continued with the second day of public hearings on the Infrastructure Development Amendment Bill, hearing submissions from eight entities. Committee Members were appreciative of suggestions, but called upon several presenters to make further written recommendations on possible amendments to clauses, as well responding to outstanding questions in writing. ...
Economic Development
Infrastructure Development Bill [B49- 2013]: Public hearings Day 1
14 Jan 2014
The Portfolio Committee heard from eight entities on the first day of the public hearings on the Infrastructure Development Bill, now tagged by the Joint Tagging Mechanism as a section 76 bill. Common concerns were expressed by several of the entities, with the majority commenting on lack of full consultation ...