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NCOP Public Enterprises and Communication
Briefing by Safcol on future sustainability of the company and engagements with successful land claimants on post-settlement model, with Deputy Minister
8 Dec 2021
The Select Committee convened a virtual meeting for a briefing from Safcol on engagements with successful land claimants on the post-settlement model and future sustainability of the company. The Deputy Minister of the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) joined the meeting as many of the issues raised ...
NCOP Land Reform, Environment, Mineral Resources and Energy
National Environmental Management Laws Amendment Bill: Final Mandates
7 Dec 2021
The Select Committee convened in a virtual meeting to adopt the final mandates from the provinces on the National Environmental Management Laws Amendment Bill [B14D – 2017].
A Member asked about the constitutionality of allowing municipalities to be the licensing authority for certain activities. This was clarified by the ...
NCOP Public Enterprises and Communication
Sentech on the financial impact caused by community radio and television stations’ inability to pay for services provided; with Deputy Minister
1 Dec 2021
The Select Committee convened in a virtual meeting to receive a briefing from Sentech on the financial impact caused by community radio and television stations’ inability to pay for services provided. The Acting Chief Executive Officer provided the presentation on behalf of Sentech. The Deputy Minister of Communications and ...
NCOP Public Enterprises and Communication
Alexkor on stabilization of CPA leadership & implementation of outstanding matters arising from Deed of Settlement
24 Nov 2021
The Select Committee convened on a virtual platform for an update by Alexkor on the stabilisation of the Community Property Association (CPA) leadership and the completion of the implementation of outstanding matters arising from the Deed of Settlement (DoS). Teams from the Department of Public Enterprises (DPE) and the Department ...
NCOP Public Enterprises and Communication
SABC on addressing financial and operational challenges; with Minister
17 Nov 2021
The Select Committee convened virtually for a briefing by the South African Broadcasting Commission (SABC) concerning stabilising and/or resolving its financial and operational challenges, to turn the broadcaster into a sustainable business entity. The Minister was in attendance.
The Minister indicated that the Department was determined to support the ...
NCOP Land Reform, Environment, Mineral Resources and Energy
National Environment Management Laws Amendment Bill: proposed amendments; National Forest Amendment Bill: final mandates
16 Nov 2021
Select Committee Report on National Forests Amendment Bill [B11B - 2016] (Section 76)
The Select Committee was briefed on the proposed E-List of amendments to the National Environmental Management Laws Amendment (NEMLA) Bill prior to this version being sent to provinces for the final mandates. The final mandates on ...
NCOP Public Enterprises and Communication
USAASA progress during Covid-19
10 Nov 2021
The Department of Communications and Digital Technologies (DCDT) highlighted the measures it had taken pursuant to its policy directive in responding to the pandemic. It had collaborated with other entities to realise their goals and established a programme management office to facilitate the continuation of a smooth provision of ...
NCOP Public Enterprises and Communication
DPE on challenges faced by SOEs & measures to improve oversight
8 Sep 2021
The Committee convened with the Department of Public Enterprises (DPE) in a virtual meeting for a briefing on the measures taken to improve oversight over state-owned companies (SOCs) following the collapse of South African Airways (SAA) and the challenges faced by other SOCs such as Denel, SA Express and ...
NCOP Land Reform, Environment, Mineral Resources and Energy
National Forest Amendment Bill: adoption of changes; adoption of GPL Negotiating Mandate on NEMLA Bill
7 Sep 2021
The Select Committee on Land Reform, Environment, Mineral Resources and Energy in the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) met for the consideration and adoption of changes effected by the State and Parliamentary Legal Advisors after the negotiating mandate meetings on the National Forest Amendment Bill [B11B – 2016] (s76). There ...
Public Enterprises
Denel on progress update regarding implementation of the turnaround strategy and financial challenges
25 Aug 2021
In a joint meeting of the Portfolio Committee on Public Enterprises and Select Committee on Public Enterprises and Communication, held on a virtual platform, Denel presented an update on progress made in implementing their turnaround strategy. The presentation included Denel’s relationship with the Armaments Corporation of South Africa and ...