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Mineral Resources and Energy
DMRE 2022/23 Q1 & Q2 Performance and solar water heater programme, with Minister
15 Nov 2022
The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy briefed the Committee on the performance and financial reports for the first two quarters of 2022/23 and provided an update on the progress and challenges of the National Solar Water Heating Programme.
The Department achieved 59% of its set targets in the ...
Employment and Labour
Proposed introduction of legislation in the form of a Fair Remuneration Draft Bill: Department briefing
9 Nov 2022
In a virtual meeting, the Department of Employment and Labour (DEL) presented to the Portfolio Committee their response to a proposal to introduce a Fair Remuneration Draft Bill which had been submitted by Mr Phathuxolo Maqavana, who had experienced pay discrimination.
In November 2016, Mr Maqavana referred a dispute ...
Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development
Joint Report on the living and working conditions of farm workers, farm dwellers and farmers
4 Nov 2022
In a joint virtual meeting, the Portfolio Committee on Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development and the Portfolio Committee on Employment and Labour deliberated on the draft report on the living and working conditions of farm workers, farm dwellers, labour tenants and farmers.
In November 2020, ...
Mineral Resources and Energy
Upstream Petroleum Resources Development Bill: provincial public hearings programme
4 Nov 2022
The Portfolio Committee discussed the public hearings programme on the Upstream Petroleum Resources Development Bill in a virtual meeting, during which it was recommended the Committee focus on areas most likely to be affected by the legislation, such as port areas in the coastal provinces. It also considered whether ...
Public Enterprises
Engagement with Eskom on the energy crisis and Koeberg
2 Nov 2022
Eskom’s board and executives met with the Portfolio Committee on Public Enterprises and the Portfolio Committee on Mineral Resources and Energy, for a joint engagement on the energy crisis and Koeberg-related issues, as raised by the National Union of Mineworkers.
The formal presentation, led by the new chairperson of the ...
Mineral Resources and Energy
Glencore’s activities and mining rights in SA: Minister & DMRE input
1 Nov 2022
The Committee was briefed on the plea agreement reached by Glencore with the United States Department of Justice on corrupt practices in their overseas operations. A detailed briefing was provided to the Committee on the operations of Glencore in South Africa, more specifically, the mining rights in Limpopo, North ...
Mineral Resources and Energy
BRRR; report on the oversight visit undertaken during April 2022; Discussion on upcoming Koeberg oversight visit
18 Oct 2022
The Committee convened virtually to consider the first draft of the Budgetary Review and Recommendation Report for 2022 and its draft report on the oversight visit undertaken during April 2022. The Committee discussed the upcoming visit to the Koeberg Power Station which would be a joint ...
Mineral Resources and Energy
Briefing on 2021/2022 Annual Report: NECSA, CEF, CGS, SANEDI, NNR and NRWDI
13 Oct 2022
National Radioactive Waste Disposal Institute
SA National Energy Development Institute (SANEDI)
SA Nuclear Energy Corporation (Necsa)
National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA)
Six entities of the Department of Mineral Resources And Energy presented their annual reports for the 2021/22 financial year before the Portfolio Committee on ...
Mineral Resources and Energy
DMRE, MHSC, NERSA, SADPMR, SDT, Mintek 2021/21 Annual Report with AGSA & Ministry
11 Oct 2022
Department of Mineral Resources and Energy Annual Report
Council for Mineral Technology Research (MINTEK)
Mine Health and Safety Council
SA State Diamond and Precious Minerals Regulator
The Auditor General South Africa (AGSA) provided the audit performance of the portfolio. This was followed by annual reporting from Department ...
Mineral Resources and Energy
OUTA 2021 Report on Parliamentary Oversight in SA
30 Sep 2022
In a virtual meeting, the Portfolio Committee received a briefing from the Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA) on its 2020/21 Parliamentary Oversight Report which was critical in that it found no significant improvement in Parliament holding the Executive to account. The improvement needed is a responsive Parliament that holds ...