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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
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 ...
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 ...