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Health and Wellness (WCPP)
National Health Insurance (NHI) Bill: Final Mandate
27 Nov 2023
The Committee met to adopt its final mandate on the National Health Insurance Bill [B11B-2019]. The Bill was not supported. The minority view of the ANC was reflected.
Health and Wellness (WCPP)
National Health Insurance (NHI) Bill: Negotiating Mandate
24 Nov 2023
The Standing Committee on Health and Wellness met in person to consider the adoption of the negotiating mandate for the National Health Insurance Bill [B11B-2019] as referred to the Western Cape Provincial Parliament by the National Council of Provinces.
The majority of the Committee did not support the Bill. ...
Premier & Constitutional Matters (WCPP)
Constitution of the Western Cape Amendment Bill (Determination of Number of Members): deliberations & WCPP response to public submissions
22 Nov 2023
The Standing Committee on the Premier and Constitutional Matters (the Committee) convened in a hybrid setting to deliberate on the submissions received on the Constitution of the Western Cape Amendment Bill (Determination of Number of Members) [B6 – 2023] and the Western Cape Provincial Parliament’s responses to public submissions. ...
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 ...
Social Development (WCPP)
Committee Report on DSD 2022/23 Annual Report
3 Nov 2023
Department of Social Development
The Committee met to adopt its report on the 2022/23 Annual Report of the Department of Social Development in the Western Cape. Committee minutes for its last meeting was also adopted.
Premier & Constitutional Matters (WCPP)
IEC Briefing on 2024 Provincial Elections
3 Nov 2023
The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) assured the Committee that it had been collaborating with state institutions, both nationally and provincially, in its campaign in the Western Cape for the registration of voters for next year's national and provincial elections.
The Commission was ready to host the elections, as all ...
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 ...
Health and Wellness (WCPP)
Department of Health and Wellness 2022/23 Annual Report
23 Oct 2023
The Standing Committee on Health and Wellness convened in the Western Cape Provincial Parliament (WCPP) to deliberate on the Department of Health and Wellness 2022/23 Annual Report.
The MEC for Health and Wellness in the Western Cape said this is the first post-COVID-19 year even though ...
Education (WCPP)
Western Cape Education Department 2022/23 Annual Report
20 Oct 2023
Western Cape Education Department
The Western Cape Provincial Parliament's Standing Committee on Education held a meeting to discuss the 2022/23 education Annual Report of the Western Cape Education Department (WCED). The WCED acknowledged the need for improved infrastructure, handling population growth, and addressing unplaced learners and teacher misconduct.
The ...
Social Development (WCPP)
Department of Social Development 2022/23 Annual Report
13 Oct 2023
Department of Social Development
The Standing Committee met with the Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD) to discuss the Department's operations, performance and challenges during the 2022/23 financial year as part of the Annual Report process. The discussions touched on various issues, including underspending, implementing the Older Persons ...