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Public Accounts (SCOPA)
Transnet SIU Investigation & 2021/22 Annual Report; with DPE Minister
5 Sep 2023
The Standing Committee on Public Accounts (SCOPA) was briefed by the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) on its investigations into matters involving Transnet. It was told that the Unit had concluded investigations into eight matters related to the findings of the Judicial Commission of Inquiry into State Capture. Transnet ...
Public Accounts (SCOPA)
Relocation of illegal dwellers on railway reserve between Philippi & Langa: stakeholder engagement; (with Transport, Human Settlements, and Public Works and Infrastructure Ministers)
29 Aug 2023
Since 2019, over 5 000 households have settled on the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) central railway line in Cape Town, erecting tents and makeshift homes at three stations in Langa, Philippi and Khayelitsha. This had rendered PRASA incapable of continuing its commuter services, and operations on the ...
Social Development (WCPP)
Western Cape Adjustments Appropriation Bill: Social Development
28 Nov 2022
The Select Committee was briefed by the Department of Social Development (DSD) on Vote 7 in the schedule to the Western Cape’s Adjustment Appropriation Bill B3-2022.
The DSD reported receiving additional funds based on the adjusted budget. These funds would go towards purchasing additional vehicles for disabled persons, as ...
Local Government (WCPP)
Western Cape Adjustments Appropriation Bill: Local Government
28 Nov 2022
The Ministry of Local Government said the original budget decreased by approximately R9 000 000 during the Adjustment Estimate, within the year under review. This was partly because of the reduction of employee compensation and delays in the recruitment process, which created savings.
The Committee asked about the many ...
Local Government (WCPP)
Committee Reports
22 Nov 2022
The Committee met to consider and adopt Committee reports and minutes. There was a brief discussion on the timeframe for additional information requested from the Department.
Budget (WCPP)
Division of Revenue Amendment Bill: National Treasury briefing
17 Nov 2022
The Budget Committee was briefed in a virtual meeting by National Treasury on the Division of Revenue Amendment (DORA) Bill. It was told that the Bill required consultation with Parliament and the Committee on any proposed changes to the conditional grant framework for the purposes of the correcting an ...
Public Accounts (SCOPA) (WCPP)
Department of Local Government Annual Report 2021/22
4 Nov 2022
Department of Local Government
The Standing Committee on Public Accounts of the Western Cape Province met to deliberate on the Western Cape Local Government Department’s annual report for the 2021/22 financial year.
Members applauded the Department for achieving a clean audit opinion.
They expressed concern about service delivery in ...
Local Government (WCPP)
Department of Local Government Annual Report 2021/22
4 Nov 2022
Department of Local Government
The Provincial Department of Local Government briefed the Standing Committee on Local Government on its Annual Report for the 2021/22 Financial Year.
Members heard that the Minister of Local Government had declared that the 2021 local government elections led to the election of new councillors ...
Public Accounts (SCOPA) (WCPP)
Provincial Treasury and Entities Annual Report 2021/22
1 Nov 2022
In a meeting, the Public Accounts Committee went through the annual report 2021/22 of the Provincial Treasury and its entities.
The Committee was impressed with the clean audits, and expressed the hope that all the other departments and entities would follow suit. There ...
Finance, Economic Opportunities and Tourism (WCPP)
Provincial Treasury and Entities Annual Report 2021/22
1 Nov 2022
The 2021/22 Annual Report highlighted the Provincial Treasury’s achievements in fulfilling its legislative mandate and the support provided to the province amid the pandemic. A number of hurdles were experienced due to the global shipping crisis that affected the import of goods and ...