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Trade, Industry and Competition
Suspension of National Gambling Board: briefing by Minister
6 Nov 2014
The Minister of Trade and Industry, briefed the Committee regarding the suspension of National Gambling Board (NGB) members. The suspension of the NGB had come immediately after allegations of maladministration, wasteful expenditure and corrupt activities had been reported by the Auditor-General South Africa (AGSA) in the NGB’s recently tabled 2013/14 ...
International Relations
White Paper on South Africa's foreign policy: Panel discussion
5 Nov 2014
The meeting was an appraisal of the draft White Paper on International Relations and Cooperation, in a panel discussion. The Institute for Global Development (IGD) Director presented on matters of the paradigm shift in thinking, orientation and Africa, and its researcher concentrated on consideration of matters relating to the South-South ...
International Relations
International Relations and Co-operation Budget Review and Recommendations Report
24 Oct 2014
The Chairperson led the Committee through the relevant parts of the Draft Budgetary Recommendation and Review Report, being findings of the Auditor General on the African Renaissance Fund and the Department; the findings of the Audit Committee on the African Renaissance Fund; and the findings of the Committee itself.
Members ...
Trade, Industry and Competition
Minerals and Forestry Beneficiation colloquium, draft Budgetary Recommendations Report consideration
17 Oct 2014
The Committee held a brief colloquium on minerals and forestry beneficiation. The Department of Mineral Resources (DMR) highlighted the significance of the mining industry to the economy of the country. It indicated that the industry had created one million jobs; accounts for about 18% of GDP; contributes approximately 50% to ...
International Relations
DIRCO on its 2013/14 Annual Report & African Renaissance Fund
16 Oct 2014
Before embarking on the presentation of the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) 2013/14 Annual Report, Members asked for a briefing on the recent events in Nigeria and Lesotho. The DIRCO noted that the bodies of those who had been identified as South African citizens who were involved in ...
International Relations
Audit oucomes of DIRCO: input by AGSA, Committee Staff & Department of Performance, Monitoring and Evaluation; Stats SA briefing on intra-Africa trade
15 Oct 2014
The Department of Performance, Monitoring and Evaluation (DPME) briefed the Committee on the performance of the Department of International Relations and Co-operation. The DPME used a Management Performance Assessment Tool (MPAT) to check on whether things were being done correct or better by a department. The assessment process started with ...
Justice and Correctional Services
Judicial Inspectorate for Correctional Services 2013/14 Annual Report: Research Analysis & Stakeholder Hearings
14 Oct 2014
The Committee Researcher gave a briefing on the Judicial Inspectorate for Correctional Services 2013/14 Annual Report to assist the Portfolio Committee in its oversight. The mission of the JICS includes prevention of human rights violations through the monitoring of mandatory reporting systems, the maintenance of an independent complaints system and ...
International Relations
US-Africa Summit & SADC Summit briefing with Deputy Minister in attendance
2 Sep 2014
The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) briefed the Committee on the outcomes of the US-Africa Summit. The US is seen as a strategic partner for SA and trade, investment relations and peace featured prominently in the discussions. Of importance to Africa was the renewal of the African Growth ...
Trade, Industry and Competition
Colloquium on Beneficiation: Day 1, in presence of Deputy Minister
26 Aug 2014
The Committee, with the Deputy Minister of Trade and Industry also present, held a colloquium on beneficiation. The Committee received brief presentations from the Centre for Competition, Regulation and Economic Development, the Industrial Development Corporation as well as the South African Mining and Development Association. It was noted at the ...
Economic Development
Economic Development Department's Quarterly Performances for 2013/14
26 Aug 2014
The Economic Development Department (EDD) briefed the Committee on the performance and expenditure of the Department for the four quarters of the 2013/14 period.
Highlights for the first quarter included a report produced on employment, gross domestic product growth and investment in relation to the jobs drivers of the New ...