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Criminal Law (Forensic Procedures) Amendment Bill: deliberations
23 Mar 2022
In a virtual meeting, the Committee held deliberations on the Criminal Law (Forensic Procedures) Amendment Bill [B25-2021].
The Committee recapped the key discussions regarding the Bill, which included the concern of the capacity of the South African Police Service (SAPS) Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) for DNA analysis; the lack ...
Police
Criminal Law (Forensic Procedures) Amendment Bill: SAPS & CSPS response to public submissions; with Deputy Minister
18 Mar 2022
In a virtual meeting, the Portfolio Committee of Police received the responses of the South African Police Service (SAPS), the DNA Board and the Civilian Secretariat for Police Service (CSPS) to the public submissions on the Criminal Law (Forensic Procedures) Amendment Bill.
In response to the public submissions, the ...
Police
Criminal Law (Forensic Procedures) Amendment Bill: public hearings
16 Mar 2022
In a virtual meeting, the Committee welcomed public submissions on the Criminal Law (Forensic Procedures) Amendment Bill, 2021. Presentations of public submissions were from Ms Vanessa Lynch, the Congress of South African Trade Unions, and Rape Crisis.
Ms Lynch’s submission fully supported the Bill. She explained that ...
Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities
Uyinene Mrwetyana Foundation Petition; Government implementation of National Strategic Plan on Gender-Based Violence & Femicide; with Minister and Deputy Minister
15 Mar 2022
National Strategic Plan on Gender Based Violence & Femicide
The Portfolio Committee received a presentation in a virtual meeting on the "Post Office to Parliament" petition by the Uyinene Mrwetyana Foundation (UMF), which urged that the Committee and the Portfolio Committee on Justice and Correctional Services urgently intervene to ...
Police
SAPS Audit Action Plan; with Deputy Minister
9 Mar 2022
AGSA Presentation on Police Portfolio
In a virtual meeting, the Committee met with the South African Police Service (SAPS) to be briefed on the post-audit action plan arising from the Auditor-General of South Africa's (AGSA's) 2020/21 audit outcomes. The Department had received an unqualified audit opinion, with material findings. ...
Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities
National Youth Development Agency 2021/22 Quarter 2 & 3 performance
8 Mar 2022
The briefing by the National Youth Development Agency (NYDA covered Q2 and Q3 performance for the current financial year which showcased the increase in their reach to youth with unexpected funds received in September 2021.
The main concerns of the Committee members were on how the Board would extend themselves ...
Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities
Commission for Gender Equality 2021/22 Quarter 2 & 3 performance
1 Mar 2022
In a virtual meeting, the Commission for Gender Equality (CGE) reported on Quarter 2 and 3 performance for 2021/22. A report from the Internal Audit function included findings that were later corroborated by Auditor-General of South Africa (AGSA) findings. Key issues identified were prolonged vacancies of key positions, under-utilisation of ...
Sport, Arts and Culture
Department of Sport, Arts and Culture 2021/22 Quarter 2 Performance
11 Feb 2022
The Department of Sports, Arts and Culture presented its Quarter 2 report to the Portfolio Committee. The Department could not achieve some Quarter 2 targets in the Second Quarter due to restrictions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. However, some of the unachieved targets were shifted to Quarters 3 and ...
Sport, Arts and Culture
Swimming South Africa (SSA) to act against sexual abuse of young athletes
7 Dec 2021
The Sports Portfolio Committee took a strong stance throughout the meeting with Swimming South Africa (SSA) and SASCOC to act against sexual abuse of young athletes by coaches. This could no longer be ignored in South Africa, with cases dating back 45 years.
Swimming SA gave the briefing, supported ...
Sport, Arts and Culture
Update on White Paper on Arts, Culture and Heritage & Sports and Recreation Amendment Bill; with Minister
3 Dec 2021
The Department of Sports, Arts and Culture updated the Committee on the progress with implementing the revised White Paper on Arts, Culture and Heritage, and on progress of the Sports and Recreation Amendment Bill.
The Department noted progress in establishing a theatre and dance policy; the establishment of task ...
Sport, Arts and Culture
Public Protector Report on MOU between Gauteng Government & Gauteng Horseracing Industry; AGSA Second Special Report relating to Sport, Arts and Culture sector; with Deputy Minister
1 Dec 2021
In a virtual meeting, the Portfolio Committee received a briefing from the Pubic Protector on the status of the investigation into allegations of maladministration and improper conduct in the horse racing industry in Gauteng. It was also briefed by the Auditor-General of South Africa (AGSA) on ...