In 2013 alone, the Committee dedicated two sessions of its programme to debate the challenges facing Cuba; and also invited various representatives of the society to openly discuss the challenges facing Cuba and add their voice with regard to how Parliament could enhance its oversight on the relations with Cuba while ensuring sustainability. In addition to the work the Committee was already engaged in, the Speaker of the National Assembly, Hon. Max Sisulu referred a request from the Free State Provincial Legislature that the Committee recommend a resolution to the National Assembly on the a call for the release of the Cuban Five.