Politician Profile Page
Water and Sanitation
Workshop on Governance, Budgetary and Legislative Protocols governing Treaty between SA & Lesotho in respect of Lesotho Highlands Water Project; with Minister
9 Nov 2021
The Committee convened virtually to be briefed by the South African delegation to the Lesotho Water Highlands Project (LHWP) as well as the Trans-Caledon Tunnel Authority. This was an opportunity for the entities to make presentations in the form of a workshop to the Committee. The Minister ...
Human Settlements
Election of Chairperson
31 Aug 2021
The Committee met to elect the Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Human Settlements - Ms Semenya was elected unopposed.
The Chairperson thanked Members for their support and having confidence in her. She told Members that the Committee must strive to do better and serve the country at large. She ...
Water and Sanitation
Election of Chairperson
31 Aug 2021
The newly constituted Portfolio Committee on Water and Sanitation met on virtual platform to elect its Chairperson - Mr M Mashego (ANC) was elected unopposed.
The newly appointed Chairperson thanked Members for their trust and support. He said that he looked forward to working with the Committee during the course ...
Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation
Oversight visit Report to Lesotho
27 Jul 2021
Video: Portfolio Committee on Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation, 27 July 2021
The Portfolio Committee on Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation convened virtually to deliberate on and adopt the report of the Committee’s oversight visit to Lesotho.
During the discussion, the consensus among all Members was that ...
Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation
Bloem, Lepelle and Amatola 2019/20 Annual Reports; with Deputy Minister
14 Jul 2021
Video: PC on Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation, 14 July 2021
Annual Reports 2019 - 2020
The Portfolio Committee on Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation convened virtually to be briefed by the Department of Water and Sanitation, along with the Bloem Water, Lepelle Northern Water and Amatola Water Boards on ...
Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation
DWS; Mhlatuze Water Board, Sedibeng Water Board and Overberg Water Board 2019/20 Annual Reports; with Deputy Minister
13 Jul 2021
Video: PC on Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation, 13 July 2021
The Portfolio Committee met on a virtual platform for briefings from the Mhlatuze, Sedibeng and Overberg water boards on their 2019/20 annual reports. The teams were led by the Deputy Minister of the Department ...
Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation
Umgeni, Rand, Magalies Water Boards 2019/20 Annual Report; with Deputy Minister
13 Jul 2021
Annual Reports 2019 - 2020
Video: PC on Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation, 13 July 2021
In the presence of the Deputy Minister, the Portfolio Committee received virtual briefings on the Umgeni Water, Rand Water and Magalies Water 2019/20 Annual Reports.
Umgeni Water said 88% of its strategic targets were ...
Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation
DWS turnaround & disciplinary matters: Minister & Advisory Committee briefing
10 Jun 2021
Video: Portfolio Committee on Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation, 10 June 2021
In this virtual meeting, the Minister of Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation briefed the Committee on the investigations at the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) and the measures to turn it around. She established the Advisory Committee ...
Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation
Water Tariffs: DWS, Water Boards & SALGA Input; Housing Consumer Protection Bill: DHS briefing; with Deputy Ministers
1 Jun 2021
The Committee was briefed in a virtual meeting by the Department of Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation on the 2021/22 water board tariffs and the Housing Consumer Protection Bill [B10-2021].
On the bulk water tariffs, Members were informed of the factors that influenced individual water boards’ proposed tariffs, the bulk ...
Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation
Ekurhuleni sewage spill & rental petitions; Breede Valley petition; with Deputy Minister
28 May 2021
The Department of Human Settlements (DHS) gave a report-back on the petition by the Breede Valley Municipality community about the stalled building project for 652 Integrated Residence Development Programme (IRDP) subsidised houses in New Mandela Square Zwelethemba, Worcester, Western Cape. There had been building delays due to COVID-19. On 11 ...