Communications and Digital Technologies
SABC, ICASA & MDDA Vacancies: reports on shortlisted candidates for interviews
1 Sep 2021
The Committee convened virtually to adopt three Committee reports on the shortlisting of candidates to interview for vacancies on the boards of the SA Broadcasting Corporation (SABC), Media Development and Diversity Agency (MDDA) and Independent Communications Authority of SA (ICASA). The interviews would start on Friday.
Defence
SANDF deployment to prevent & combat crime; Update on security situation in the country; with Minister
18 Jul 2021
Video: Joint Standing Committee on Defence, 18 July 2021
The Joint Standing Committee on Defence met on a virtual platform for a briefing by the Minister of Defence and Military Veterans, the Chief of the National Defence Force and the Chief of Joint Operations, on the
South African National Defence ...
Communications and Digital Technologies
ICASA Spectrum Auction Process; Update on merger of state entities; ICASA Councillor Salaries
2 Jun 2021
Presidency Tabling Letter to Speaker from HE President tabled April 2021
In a virtual meeting, the Committee was briefed by the Department of Communications and Digital Technologies (the DCDT) on updates in respect of its mergers of state entities, on the business case for the Regulatory Reform ...
Defence
Military Ombud on investigation of alleged misconduct by soldiers; Progress to improve conditions of service of soldiers; Follow-up on allegations against Minister
27 May 2021
Video: Joint Standing Committee on Defence, 27 May 2021
The Joint Committee was convened on a virtual platform to receive two briefings from the Military Ombud and the Defence Force Service Commission. The Ombud briefed the Committee on its progress with the cases it investigated into misconduct by soldiers of ...
Communications and Digital Technologies
SAPO on its separation from Postbank
26 May 2021
Video: Portfolio Committee on Communications, 26 May 2021
The Committee was briefed by the South African Post Office (SAPO) in a virtual meeting on its separation from the Postbank. The briefing included an update on the progress made and the status of the Postbank’s licensing application process, a background on ...
Communications and Digital Technologies
Roundtable discussion on impact of digital media in misinformation & content moderation; Determination of ICASA councillors’ salaries and allowances
25 May 2021
Video: Portfolio Committee on Communications
The Committee received a briefing in response to a letter received from President Ramaphosa which requested the Assembly to consider the draft notice of his determination on the salaries and allowances of councillors of the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA). ...
Communications and Digital Technologies
Adoption of Budget Vote Reports
14 May 2021
Video: Portfolio Committee on Communications
Tabled Committee Reports
In a virtual meeting, the Committee met to consider and adopt its 2021/22 budget vote reports for the departments and entities. In amending observations and recommendations, Members noted their great concern for the future sustainability of the SA Post Office (SAPO) and ...
Defence
NCACC 2020 Quarter 3 & 4 Performance; DMV on outstanding matters; with Minister
13 May 2021
Video: Joint Standing Committee on Defence
At a virtual meeting, the Committee was briefed by the Department of Military Veterans (DMV) on matters arising from previous engagements. These pertained to investigations into irregular expenditure, the cleansing of the National Military Veterans Database, and complaints management by the DMV.
The Committee ...
Communications and Digital Technologies
ZADNA, SITA, GCIS, MDDA 2021/22 Annual Performance Plans
12 May 2021
Video: Portfolio Committee on Communications
The Portfolio Committee receive a virtual briefing on the 2021/22 Annual Performance Plan (APP) of four Department entities.
Highlights of the brief by .ZA Domain Name Authority (ZADNA) 2021/22 Annual Performance Plan spoke to its achievements despite the onslaught of COVID-19, good ...
Communications and Digital Technologies
BBI, USAASA / USAF & Sentech 2021/22 Annual Performance Plans; with Minister
11 May 2021
Video: Portfolio Committee on Communications
Broadband Infranco SOC Limited (BBI), Universal Services & Access Agency of South Africa (USAASA), and the Universal Service and Access Fund (USAF) briefed the Portfolio Committee on Communications on its 2021/22 Annual Performance Plan (APP) and Budget in a virtual meeting.
The ...