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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 – ...
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 ...
Budget (WCPP)
Western Cape Adjustments Appropriation Bill: adoption
1 Dec 2023
In its last meeting for the year, the Committee convened to consider and adopt the Western Cape Adjustments Appropriation Bill [B7 -2023]. The Committee reviewed 14 Budget Votes for compliance, expressing support or minority views accordingly. All Votes were passed in the schedule to the Bill.
The Bill was ...
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. ...
Infrastructure (WCPP)
Western Cape Adjustments Appropriation: Infrastructure
30 Nov 2023
The Committee engaged with the Department of Infrastructure on adjustments for the 2023/24 fiscal year. The severe budget constraints, exceeding worst-case scenarios, led to a substantial main appropriation decrease of R259 664 million (2.6%). The dissolution of management arrangements and fund shifts resulted in changes in staff distribution between ...
Local Government (WCPP)
Western Cape Adjustments Appropriation Bill, 2023: Local Government
29 Nov 2023
The Committee met to consider the adjusted appropriation budget of the Department of Local Government. During the discussion, the Committee touched on the status of the energy resilience project and the fact that most departments had to carry the wage bill due to fiscal consolidation.
The Committee inquired into ...
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 ...
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 ...
Budget (WCPP)
Provincial Treasury briefings on: Western Cape Adjustments Appropriation Bill; MTBPS & Q2 2023/24 Performance; with Provincial Minister
28 Nov 2023
In a hybrid meeting, the Budget Committee received a briefing from the Western Cape Provincial Treasury on the Western Cape Adjustments Appropriation Bill 2023; the Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement and 2023/24 2nd Quarter Performance. Led by the Provincial Minister of Finance and Economic Opportunities, the Treasury team informed the ...
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, ...