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Local Government (WCPP)
Independent Municipal Authority Demarcation Bill: National & Provincial Departments briefing
13 Feb 2024
Independent Municipal Demarcation Authority Bill
In a virtual meeting, the Standing Committee on Local Government were briefed by the Department of Cooperative Governance (DCoG), the South African Local Government Association (SALGA) as well as the Western Cape Department of Local Government (DLG) on the Independent Municipal Authority Demarcation Bill [B14B – ...
Adhoc Committee on Energy Crisis (WCPP)
NMB Community Cooperative and its efforts in energy cooperatives and community collaborations
7 Feb 2024
In a virtual meeting, the Committee was told of the success of the Saltuba Gap Tap Pilot Project initiated by the Nelson Mandela Bay Community Cooperative in KwaZakhele township, which demonstrated the feasibility of social ownership of renewable energy assets.
The cooperative's vision aimed to facilitate a just energy ...
Finance, Economic Opportunities and Tourism (WCPP)
Western Cape Consumer Affairs Tribunal Vacancies: process, shortlisting & assessments
22 Jan 2024
The Standing Committee on Finance, Economic Opportunities, and Tourism (WCPP) convened virtually to discuss the nomination and selection process for the Western Cape Consumer Affairs Tribunal.
The presentation covered the history, legislative framework, and processes involved in appointing members to the Consumer Affairs Tribunal. Key aspects included the nomination ...
Finance, Economic Opportunities and Tourism (WCPP)
Upstream Petroleum Resources Development Bill: briefing
1 Dec 2023
The Western Cape Standing Committee on Finance, Economic Opportunities and Tourism met virtually with the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) for a briefing on the Upstream Petroleum Resources Development Bill which included background; overview of related legislation; process followed; objects and provisions of Bill; and way forward. ...
Finance, Economic Opportunities and Tourism (WCPP)
Western Cape Adjustments Appropriation Bill: Provincial Treasury
29 Nov 2023
The Standing Committee on Finance, Economic Opportunities And Tourism met to deliberate on Vote Three: Provincial Treasury in the Schedule to the Western Cape Adjustments Appropriation Bill, 2023.
The Provincial Treasury had a main budget of R340.7 million. This amount is being adjusted through this Bill, downwards by R24.3 ...
Finance, Economic Opportunities and Tourism (WCPP)
Western Cape Adjustments Appropriation Bill: Economic Development and Tourism
29 Nov 2023
The Committee met to deliberate on Vote 12: Economic Development and Tourism in the Western Cape Adjustments Appropriation Bill.
The Committee had concerns about certain projects being discontinued and monies being transferred. It asked for the reasons for underspending on votes and re-classification of certain amounts. The Minister mentioned ...
NCOP Trade & Industry, Economic Development, Small Business, Tourism, Employment & Labour
Follow-up meeting on African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) incl outcomes of AGOA Forum (with Minister)
28 Nov 2023
The Select Committee held a meeting with the Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition on the African Growth and Opportunity Act as well as the outcomes of the recent AGOA Forum.
This was a follow-up to a joint meeting of the Select Committee and the Portfolio Committee on Trade, ...
Adhoc Committee on Energy Crisis (WCPP)
Minister of Electricity on the Energy Crisis in SA & effect on the Western Cape; Engagement with the Knysna Municipality on Energy Infrastructure plans
17 Nov 2023
The Ad-hoc Committee on Energy Crisis met virtually for a briefing by the Minister of Electricity on the current status of the energy crisis in South Africa and its effect on the Western Cape, as well as to engage with the Knysna Municipality on the projected plans for the ...
Finance, Economic Opportunities and Tourism (WCPP)
Challenges and inefficiencies experienced at the Port of Cape: Transnet & SA Association of Freight Forwarders Input
9 Nov 2023
The Standing Committee on Finance, Economic Opportunities and Tourism of the Western Cape Provincial Parliament (WCPP) was briefed by the South African Association of Freight Forwarders (SAAFF) on challenges and inefficiencies experienced at the Port of Cape Town, and by Transnet on the progress made toward addressing these inefficiencies ...
Adhoc Committee on Energy Crisis (WCPP)
Postponed: Knysna Municipality Energy Plans
3 Nov 2023
The Ad-hoc Committee on the National Energy Crisis (WCPP) convened virtually to receive a briefing from the Minister of Electricity on the status of the Energy Crisis in South Africa and its effect on the Western Cape and to engage with the Knysna Municipality on the projected plans for ...