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Home Affairs
Political Party Funding Motion: deliberations
4 Dec 2024
In a virtual meeting, the Portfolio Committee on Home Affairs has today unanimously resolved to subject the motion required by section 24(1)(a) of the Political Funding Act, 2018, on issues related to the upper limit for donations received by a political party, and the disclosure threshold ...
Basic Education
Irregularity allegations in WCED IT tender award; with Deputy Minister
3 Dec 2024
The Portfolio Committee convened a meeting with the Western Cape Education Department (WCED), the State Information Technology Agency (SITA), and Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr (CDH), to consider the allegations of tender irregularities in the awarding of an information technology (IT) tender by the WCED to Blue Networks Consortium (BNC). The ...
Basic Education
STEM Subjects: Teacher Training and Development & Strategies to Promote Learner Achievement; Committee Report on DBE Quarterly Performance; with Deputy Minister
26 Nov 2024
The Portfolio Committee convened a meeting with the Department of Basic Education (DBE) to discuss teacher training and development and strategies to promote learner advancement in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) subjects.
The DBE presented their strategies for teacher training and development, which included the introduction of professional ...
Small Business Development
Spaza shops regulations; Appointment of Ombud for the Office of Small Enterprise Ombud Services; with Minister and Deputy Minister
20 Nov 2024
The Portfolio Committee convened to receive an update from the Department of Small Business Development (SBDB) on the ongoing investigation and action plan surrounding the recent scandal of illegal and lethal products being sold at spaza shops, leading to the deaths of several young children.
The Minister provided a ...
Home Affairs
Implementation of GPW data loss report recommendation; One Stop Border Post Bill; Amendments to Refugees Act & Immigration Act (with Ministry)
5 Nov 2024
The virtual meeting began with a comprehensive update on the progress made in implementing the recommendations from the Ministerial Review Panel. The Panel was appointed after the GPW’s server crashed in February 2021, causing data loss.
The GPW reported significant advancements, with 87% of the recommendations implemented, focusing on ...
Rules of the National Assembly
Consideration of Subcommittee Recommendations (incl Presidency Oversight Committee)
31 Oct 2024
The Rules Committee approved recommendations from the Subcommittee on the Review of Assembly Rules.
The Subcommittee Chairperson highlighted that the rules should be considered living articles that should, where necessary, be updated to respond to the changing needs of an evolving parliament and society.
The recommendations encompassed proposals on motions without prior notice, ensuring closed doors during voting, elongating timelines for any ...
Joint Multi-party Women’s Caucus
Election of Chairperson and Deputy Chairperson
30 Oct 2024
The first meeting of the Multiparty Women’s Caucus (MWC) was called to elect the Chairperson and deputy chairperson of the Caucus. The Caucus Secretary presided over the election of the Chairperson. According to the Joint Rules, the Chairperson must be from the largest party in Parliament, while the Deputy ...
Small Business Development
Navigating Market Access for Small Businesses
30 Oct 2024
The Portfolio Committee on Small Business Development met to discuss market access opportunities for small, medium, and micro enterprises (SMMEs) and co-operatives, as well as the project structure for the appointment of the Ombudsperson for Small Enterprises.
The Committee content advisor explained the importance of the small business sector ...
Home Affairs
Lubisi Report Implementation; DHA Counter Corruption and Security Services work; Marriage Bill public hearings preparation (with Deputy Minister)
29 Oct 2024
The Committee heard about the strategy to address the systemic and operational gaps that may expose the DHA to fraud and corruption. The strategy was anchored on four pillars (prevention, detection, investigations, and resolution) and embodies the steadfast commitment to fight against fraud and corruption. ...
Basic Education
Western & Northern Cape Education Departments: Budget Cuts and Posts
29 Oct 2024
2024 Budgetary Review & Recommendations Reports – BRR
The Provincial Education Departments of both the Northern Cape and Western Cape presented on the current state of education infrastructure, financial allocations, and challenges facing the education system in the respective provinces. The Northern Cape Department of Education (NCDoE) presented a report highlighting significant ...