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Finance, Economic Opportunities and Tourism (WCPP)
Copyright & Performers’ Protection A/B: DTIC response to public submissions
5 May 2023
Copyright Amendment Bill & Performers' Protection Amendment Bill Submissions & Presentations
The Standing Committee on Finance, Economic Opportunities and Tourism convened virtually to deliberate on the public submissions received and responses thereto by the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (DTIC) on the Copyright Amendment Bill [B13D – 2017] ...
Finance, Economic Opportunities and Tourism (WCPP)
Tourism season, expansion plans for CIA, tourism, remote working and e-visas: stakeholder engagement
3 May 2023
In a hybrid meeting, the Standing Committee heard presentations from the Department of Economic Development and Tourism, the Airports Company South Africa, the Department of Home Affairs, the South African Revenue Service and the Department of Transport on the improvements and impacts of the 2022/23 tourism season.
There were ...
Adhoc Committee on Energy Crisis (WCPP)
Western Cape Energy Strategy & Approach: Office of the Premier briefing
28 Apr 2023
The Ad Hoc Committee on the Energy Crisis met with the Premier of the Western Cape and senior officials from his administration to be briefed on the plans to mitigate loadshedding in the province. The provincial government unveiled a multi-year plan to address Eskom's ballooning energy crisis, pledging billions ...
Ad-hoc Committee- TB-related matters (WCPP)
Election of Chairperson
5 Apr 2023
The Committee met to elect a chairperson following the resignation of the former chair. Mr G Pretorius (DA) was elected Chairperson of the Ad Hoc Committee.
Adhoc Committee on Energy Crisis (WCPP)
Way forward, Committee Programme
4 Apr 2023
The Ad Hoc Committee met virtually to plan the way forward for the Committee’s oversight of the provincial government’s response to South Africa’s energy crisis. The Committee emphasised that oversight and accountability were paramount due to the National State of Disaster, to respond to the current energy crisis and the R1.1 ...
Finance, Economic Opportunities and Tourism (WCPP)
Western Cape Appropriation Bill: Department of Economic Development and Tourism
17 Mar 2023
Western Cape Appropriation Bill 2023
The Standing Committee on Finance, Economic Opportunities and Tourism deliberated on Budget Vote 12: Department on Economic Development and Tourism.
Minister Mireille Wenger stated that the Department was allocated a budget of R512.8 million for the 2022/23 financial year. The focus would be on ...
Finance, Economic Opportunities and Tourism (WCPP)
Western Cape Appropriation Bill: Provincial Treasury
17 Mar 2023
Western Cape Appropriation Bill 2023
Members of the Standing Committee on Finance, Economic Opportunities and Tourism met to discuss the budget for the Provincial Treasury (Vote 3).
Members expressed their concerns about how funds are allocated to municipalities and why specific programmes received increased funds and not others. Members ...
NCOP Land Reform, Environment, Mineral Resources and Energy
National Veld and Forest Fire Amendment Bill: briefing with Deputy Minister
14 Mar 2023
The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and Environment briefed the Select Committee on the National Veld and Forest Fire Amendment Bill [B24B-2021] which is a Section 76 Bill affecting the provinces. The Bill aims to amend the Principal Act of 1998 to improve its administration, provide technical enhancements, align the ...
Finance, Economic Opportunities and Tourism (WCPP)
Western Cape Gambling and Racing Board shortlisting: Provincial Treasury & Service Provider Input
13 Mar 2023
The Standing Committee met virtually for a briefing by the Provincial Treasury on the process leading to the shortlisting of candidates to fill the vacancies on the Western Cape Gambling and Racing Board.
Provincial Treasury reported that there were currently 2 vacancies and a further 2 more at a ...
Finance, Economic Opportunities and Tourism (WCPP)
Copyright & Performers' Protection Amendment Bills: DTIC briefing & public hearings
7 Mar 2023
Copyright Amendment Bill & Performers' Protection Amendment Bill Submissions & Presentations
The Companies And Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC), an agency of the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition, briefed the Standing Committee on Finance, Economic Opportunities and Tourism on the Copyright Amendment Bill and the Performers' Protection Amendment Bill. ...