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NCOP Finance
Termination of Section 100 Limpopo intervention, with Limpopo Premier & Minister of Finance
30 Jul 2014
The meeting brought the various Select Committees for the provincial departments affected by the section 100(1)(b) Limpopo intervention invoked in December 2011 when National Treasury took over the administration of the Departments of Health, Education, Roads and Transport, Public Works, and the Provincial Treasury.
The Limpopo Premier stated that corporate ...
NCOP Appropriations
Appropriation Bill: National Treasury briefing & finalisation
29 Jul 2014
The National Treasury told the Select Committee that a balance was sought in the Appropriation Bill between the need to support a contracting economy and the need to consolidate the fiscus. Funding for infrastructure development was a priority, but the Treasury was clamping down on frivolous expenditure. The Treasury had ...
NCOP Finance
South African Revenue Services (SARS) overview of its mandate and scope of work
23 Jul 2014
The South African Revenue Services (SARS) briefed the Select Committee on Finance about its mandate and scope of work. The Commissioner acted as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and was responsible for the administration of the tax and customs laws. The current SARS operating model involved strategic stakeholder interaction, process improvement, ...
NCOP Appropriations
Parliamentary Budget Office Overview; Economic and Fiscal Review and Outlook
22 Jul 2014
The Parliamentary Budget Office (PBO) delivered their presentation to the Select Committee on Appropriations. The main thrust of the overview was that the PBO would be offering technical support and that the legislative branch had to be aware of its role as policy driver for the nation.
During discussion, the ...
NCOP Finance
Fiscal Challenges in Municipalities and Support/Interventions by COGTA and Auditor General
16 Jul 2014
The Select Committee convened to be briefed on the mandates, work and challenges of both COGTA and the Auditor-General of South Africa.
The Department of Cooperative Governance explained its fundamental mandate is to develop, promote and monitor mechanisms, systems and structures to enable integrated service delivery and implementation as well ...
NCOP Appropriations
Election of Chairperson
25 Jun 2014
The Secretary of the Committee, Mr L Nodada assumed the role of Chairperson (Acting) as he facilitated the process of the election of a new Committee Chairperson. Mr S Mohai (ANC) was nominated to be the Chairperson of the Committee. He asked that all Members introduce themselves.
NCOP Finance
Election of Chairperson
25 Jun 2014
The Secretary of the Committee, Mr Z Rento assumed the role of Chairperson (Acting) as she facilitated the process of the election of a new Committee Chairperson. Mr C De Beer (ANC) was nominated to be the Chairperson of the Committee. He asked that all Members introduce themselves.
Economic Development
Infrastructure Development Bill [B49-2013]: Public hearings Day 3
16 Jan 2014
The Committee continued with the third day of public hearings on the Infrastructure Development Bill, and noted that the Minister’s response to submissions was scheduled for 28 January.
South Durban Community Environmental Alliance (SDCEA), an environmental justice organisation, was concerned about lack of consultation between the Minister and Department of ...
Economic Development
Infrastructure Development Bill [B49-2013]: Public hearings Day 2
15 Jan 2014
The Committee continued with the second day of public hearings on the Infrastructure Development Amendment Bill, hearing submissions from eight entities. Committee Members were appreciative of suggestions, but called upon several presenters to make further written recommendations on possible amendments to clauses, as well responding to outstanding questions in writing. ...
Economic Development
Infrastructure Development Bill [B49- 2013]: Public hearings Day 1
14 Jan 2014
The Portfolio Committee heard from eight entities on the first day of the public hearings on the Infrastructure Development Bill, now tagged by the Joint Tagging Mechanism as a section 76 bill. Common concerns were expressed by several of the entities, with the majority commenting on lack of full consultation ...