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Finance, Economic Opportunities and Tourism (WCPP)
Deliberations on submissions received on Upstream Petroleum Resources Development Bill and negotiating mandate
8 Mar 2024
The Standing Committee on Finance, Economic Development, and Tourism (WCPP) met virtually to discuss the Upstream Petroleum Resources Development Bill [B 13B – 2021] with the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE).
The DMRE presented responses to stakeholder comments noting the Bill's focus on sustainable development, economic empowerment, ...
Budget (WCPP)
2024 Western Cape Appropriation; Provincial Treasury Q3 2023/24 Performance
7 Mar 2024
The Western Cape Provincial Treasury presented the 2024 Western Cape Appropriation to the Western Cape Provincial Parliament’s Budget Committee saying the budget responds to policy needs which created risks affecting wellbeing in the areas of mental health, a constrained healthcare budget, the provision of educational programmes, innovation, culture, governance, ...
Finance, Economic Opportunities and Tourism (WCPP)
Western Cape Gambling and Racing Board Vacancies: Process & shortlisting
23 Feb 2024
The virtual meeting of the Standing Committee on Finance, Economic Opportunities, and Tourism in the Western Cape discussed the process of shortlisting and appointing candidates, eligibility criteria and probity reports for vacancies on the Western Cape Gambling and Racing Board. The WCGRB is composed of seven part-time members appointed ...
Finance, Economic Opportunities and Tourism (WCPP)
Addressing Inefficiencies at the Port of Cape Town: Stakeholder Input
22 Feb 2024
The Committee convened to receive briefings by various stakeholders on how the inefficiencies at the Port of Cape Town were being addressed; on the challenges experienced when exporting goods, especially time-sensitive agricultural goods, and on port surcharges due to congestion at the Port.
The Minister of Economic Development and ...
Finance, Economic Opportunities and Tourism (WCPP)
Public Procurement Bill & National Small Enterprise A/B: briefings
21 Feb 2024
The Standing Committee on Finance, Economic Opportunities and Tourism virtual meeting focused on introductions to the National Small Enterprise Amendment Bill and the Public Procurement Bill. The National Council of Provinces (NCOP) delegate for the Western Cape highlighted the importance of bipartisan agreement on the Small Enterprise Bill.
Concerns ...
Education (WCPP)
Follow-up engagement on the Basic Education Laws Amendment (BELA) Bill
9 Feb 2024
Basic Education Laws Amendment (BELA) Bill
Clause by clause analysis of BELA Bill (table format) (awaited document)
The Standing Committee on Education (WCPP) convened virtually to receive a detailed briefing on the Basic Education Laws Amendment (BELA) Bill from the Department of Basic Education (the Department). The meeting delved into ...
Adhoc Committee on Energy Crisis (WCPP)
NMB Community Cooperative and its efforts in energy cooperatives and community collaborations
7 Feb 2024
In a virtual meeting, the Committee was told of the success of the Saltuba Gap Tap Pilot Project initiated by the Nelson Mandela Bay Community Cooperative in KwaZakhele township, which demonstrated the feasibility of social ownership of renewable energy assets.
The cooperative's vision aimed to facilitate a just energy ...
Education (WCPP)
Basic Education Laws Amendment (BELA) Bill: DBE briefing and Programme
2 Feb 2024
Basic Education Laws Amendment (BELA) Bill
The Standing Committee on Education (WCPP) held a virtual meeting to discuss the Basic Education Laws Amendment 2022 (BELA) Bill, which aims to amend certain sections of the South African Schools Act (SASA), focusing on administrative and management processes at ...
Finance, Economic Opportunities and Tourism (WCPP)
Western Cape Consumer Affairs Tribunal Vacancies: process, shortlisting & assessments
22 Jan 2024
The Standing Committee on Finance, Economic Opportunities, and Tourism (WCPP) convened virtually to discuss the nomination and selection process for the Western Cape Consumer Affairs Tribunal.
The presentation covered the history, legislative framework, and processes involved in appointing members to the Consumer Affairs Tribunal. Key aspects included the nomination ...
Budget (WCPP)
Western Cape Adjustments Appropriation Bill: adoption
1 Dec 2023
In its last meeting for the year, the Committee convened to consider and adopt the Western Cape Adjustments Appropriation Bill [B7 -2023]. The Committee reviewed 14 Budget Votes for compliance, expressing support or minority views accordingly. All Votes were passed in the schedule to the Bill.
The Bill was ...