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Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development
Avian Influenza outbreak: stakeholder engagement (with Deputy Minister); International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture
20 Oct 2023
The Portfolio Committee on Agriculture, Land Reform, and Rural Development convened virtually to receive a briefing from the Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development (DALRRD) and the South African Poultry Association (SAPA) on the Avian Influenza outbreak.
SAPA told the Committee that there have been many cases ...
Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development
Preservation and Development of Agricultural Land Bill: Department response to public submissions
13 Oct 2023
The Portfolio Committee on Agriculture, Land Reform, and Rural Development convened in a virtual meeting to receive the Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development’s response to public submissions made on the Preservation and Development of Agricultural Land (PDAL) Bill.
The Committee conducted public hearings in all nine ...
Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development
Preservation and Development of Agricultural Land Bill: public hearings
10 Oct 2023
Southern African Agriculture Initiative (SAAI) (awaited submission)
The Portfolio Committee met in person to continue its national public hearings on the Preservation and Development of Agricultural Land (PDAL) Bill [B8-2021]. Seven organisations made their submissions at the meeting -- Agri-SA, the Institute of Race Relations (IRR), the Agricultural Business Chamber ...
Appointment of Public Protector
Public Protector: deliberation & recommendation
29 Aug 2023
Through a process of elimination the Ad Hoc Committee unanimously agreed that Adv Muvhango Lukhaimane, Tseliso Thipanyane, Lynn Marais, Oliver Josie, and Tommy Ntsewa, Magistrate Johannah Ledwaba and Prof Boitumelo Mmusinyane would not be recommended.
The Committee recommended Adv Nompilo Kholeka Gcaleka as the next Public Protector. There were ...
Appointment of Public Protector
Public Protector Interviews day 2
24 Aug 2023
Public Protector Candidates' CV
The Ad Hoc Committee to nominate a person for appointment as Public Protector (PP) interviewed the final four candidates for the position of PP. These candidates were: Adv Muvhango Lukhaimane, Ms Johannah Ledwaba, Prof Boitumelo Mmusinyane and Acting PP Adv Kholeka Gcaleka.
During her interview, ...
Appointment of Public Protector
Public Protector Interviews day 1
23 Aug 2023
Public Protector Candidates' CV
The Ad Hoc Committee on the Appointment of the Public Protector met in Parliament to interview eight short-listed candidates for the position over two days. Four candidates were interviewed on the first day of the process.
Each interview lasted approximately one and a half hours. ...
Committee on Section 194 Enquiry
PP Inquiry day 82: Adv Mkhwebane submissions: consideration; Final Committee report: adoption
22 Aug 2023
Motion initiating the Enquiry together with supporting evidence
Public Protector’s response to the Motion
Report from the Independent Panel furnished to the NA
Adv Busisiwe Mkhwebane Statement - Part B
Adv Busisiwe Mkhwebane Statement - Part A
Final Report Section 194 Enquiry Committee
In a virtual meeting, the Section ...
Appointment of Public Protector
Public Protector Vacancy: results of suitability screening & interview process
22 Aug 2023
Public Protector Candidates' CV
In a virtual meeting, the Committee met to prepare for the interview phase for appointing the Public Protector. The interviews were scheduled to take place on 23 and 24 August 2023.
The Committee received a briefing on the results of the screening process of the ...
Committee on Section 194 Enquiry
PP Inquiry day 81: Committee Report
11 Aug 2023
Motion initiating the Enquiry together with supporting evidence
Public Protector’s response to the Motion
Report from the Independent Panel furnished to the NA
Adv Busisiwe Mkhwebane Statement - Part B
Adv Busisiwe Mkhwebane Statement - Part A
The Committee for Section 194 Enquiry into Public Protector (PP) Adv Busisiwe ...
Committee on Section 194 Enquiry
PP Inquiry day 80: Committee Report deliberations
30 Jul 2023
Motion initiating the Enquiry together with supporting evidence
Public Protector’s response to the Motion
Report from the Independent Panel furnished to the NA
In a virtual meeting, the Section 194 Committee finalised their deliberations on whether there was sufficient evidence to sustain the charges of misconduct and incompetence against ...