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International Relations
BRICS 10th Summit outcomes; Zimbabwe & Mali recent elections, with Minister & Deputy Minister
22 Aug 2018
The Department of International Relations and Cooperation presented its report on the 10th BRICS Summit hosted in South Africa on 25 – 27 July 2018. Key outcomes were highlighted as a reaffirmed commitment to multilateralism by the members, the inclusion of other African states through the BRICS+ initiative, outreach to ...
Sport, Arts and Culture
National Lotteries Commission & Netball SA briefings
21 Aug 2018
The Committee met to be briefed by the National Lotteries Commission on its funding for sport and Netball South Africa (NetballSA) on its financial statements, governance and programmes.
The National Lotteries Commission reported that there had been a surge in emerging talent across sports federation for example; the number of ...
Sport, Arts and Culture
Athletics South Africa; Auditor General input on Department
15 Aug 2018
The agenda of the meeting was a briefing by the Auditor General South Africa on capacity building session in preparation for the Budgetary Review and Recommendation Report; a briefing by Athletics South Africa on their annual financial reports, governance and related matters; and consideration and adoption of outstanding minutes.
The ...
Sport, Arts and Culture
Department of Sport and Recreation Jan-Jun 2018 quarterly performance; with Deputy Minister
14 Aug 2018
The Department of Sports and Recreation presented on the Fourth Quarter Performance Report for 2017/18 and First Quarter Performance Report for 2018/19.
The Department stated that the fourth quarter performance report had been given a clean bill of health. The Department had trained a number of people but there were ...
International Relations
Foreign Service Bill: deliberations
6 Jun 2018
The Committee continued with its consideration of the responses made by the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) to the proposals put forward by various stakeholders on the Foreign Service Bill.
The Committee had proposed that relevant parts of the Government Immovable Asset Management Act (GIAMA) No 19 of ...
International Relations
Foreign Service Bill: discussions
31 May 2018
The Committee considered the responses made by Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) to the proposals made by various stakeholders on the Foreign Service Bill.
Members accepted a proposal that ‘accountability’ and ‘professional’ be inserted in the long title of the proposed Bill; set the requirements to appoint Heads ...
International Relations
Foreign Service Bill: Department response to submissions
30 May 2018
The Committee was briefed by the Department on its responses to stakeholders submissions and recommendations arising from the public hearings into the Foreign Service Bill. DIRCO said the Bill was not outside of the Public Service Act, but provided complementary legislation specifically aimed at strengthening the foreign service. It gave ...
International Relations
Foreign Service Bill: motion of desirability & report on stakeholders consulted
23 May 2018
The Committee met to consider and adopt the Motion of Desirability of the Foreign Service Bill; the Report of the Stakeholders Consulted on the Foreign Service Bill, and the draft Committee Programme for the rest of the term.
Motion of Desirability of The Bill
DA Members expressed concern at adopting ...
Sport, Arts and Culture
Sport & Recreation Annual Performance Plan: AGSA input; Committee Report: SRSA Budget; with Deputy Minister present
16 May 2018
The Auditor-General of South Africa’s Business Executive, Mr Lourens van Vuuren, briefed the Portfolio Committee on the Review of the Annual Performance Plan and Budget for Programmes 2 and 5 of the Department of Sport and Recreation, and Programmes 2 and 3 of Boxing SA. The Committee was advised that ...
International Relations
Foreign Service Bill seminar recommendations; Committee Report on Canada Study Tour; with Minister and Deputy Minister
9 May 2018
The Committee met to discuss several reports on the Foreign Service Bill. The Chairperson suggested that members go home with the reports including the submissions by individuals and institutions. This was to give members the opportunity to engage thoroughly with the reports which will be consolidated in the next meeting. ...