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Ad Hoc Committee on Parliament and Provincial Medical Aid Scheme
Election of Chairpersons; Committee Mandate; Medical Aid Scheme Act: Content Advisor/Reseacher input
2 May 2018
The Committee Secretary said the Ad Hoc Committee had been jointly established by the National Assembly (NA) and the National Council of Province (NCOP) to inquire into the Parliamentary and Provincial Medical Aid Scheme (Parmed) Act 28 of 1975. Because the meeting had started an hour late, it was decided ...
NCOP Public Enterprises and Communication
Protection, Promotion, Development and Management of Indigenous Knowledge Bill [B6B-2016]: Department of Science and Technology briefing
25 Apr 2018
The Committee was briefed by the Department of Science and Technology (DST) on the Protection, Promotion, Development and Management of Indigenous Knowledge Bill. The Bill aims to clarify the roles of the Department and other stakeholders, and will legislate, solidify and enshrine certain structures that are necessary to promote indigenous ...
Defence
International peacekeeping operations: SANDF & DIRCO briefing
2 Mar 2018
The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) and the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) spoke about SANDF involvement in international peacekeeping operations. The brief was particularly relevant as the Joint Committee would visit SANDF members deployed in Goma in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) from the 25 ...
NCOP Public Enterprises and Communication
Department of Telecommunications and Postal Services 2016/17 Annual Report, with Minister
14 Feb 2018
The Select Committee was briefed on the 2016/17 annual report of the Department of Telecommunications and Postal Services (DPTS). Issues generated from the internal audit report were outlined, and action plans were spelt out. Areas requiring attention included supply chain management issues, non-compliance with tendering procedures, disciplinary action ...
NCOP Agriculture, Land Reform and Mineral Resources
Plant Improvement Bill [B8B-2015] &Plant Breeders’ Rights Bill [B11B-2015]: negotiating mandates; Committee Study Tour Report
28 Nov 2017
The main agenda item for this meeting was a briefing by the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF) on comments originating from the provincial mandates on the Plant Improvement and Plant Breeders Bills. This was followed by the Committee voting on the provincial amendments proposed for both Bills.
A ...
NCOP Public Enterprises and Communication
Alexkor / Richtersveld Community Deed of Settlement: DPE, COGTA, Treasury, DRDLR on completion of implementation; with Minister of Rural Development and Land Reform
22 Nov 2017
Many stakeholders including the Richtersveld community and contactors forum, Department of Public Enterprises, Alexkor, National Treasury and the Department of Rural Development and Land Reform, in the presence of the Minister, Mr Gugile Nkwinti, briefed the Committee on the implementation of the Deed of Settlement between the Richtersveld Community and ...
NCOP Agriculture, Land Reform and Mineral Resources
Plant Improvement Bill: DAFF response to negotiating mandates
21 Nov 2017
The main agenda item for this meeting was a briefing by the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF) on comments emanating from the Provincial mandates on the Plant Improvement and Plant Breeders Bills. This would be followed by the Committee voting on the provincial amendments for the two Bills. ...
Defence
Defence Force Service Commission on progress, action plan + challenges submitted to Minister
17 Nov 2017
The Defence Force Service Commission (DFSC) briefed the Joint Standing Committee on Defence on the progress it had made, its action plans, challenges it had encountered, and provided an update on the recommendations tabled to the Minister of Defence and Military Veterans.
It reported that it had rolled out its ...
NCOP Public Enterprises and Communication
Department of Telecommunications and Postal Services 2016/17 Annual Report
15 Nov 2017
The Committee was due to discuss the Annual Report for the 2016/17 Financial Year for the Department of Telecommunications and Postal Services but it was resolved that the meeting be postponed and the delegation sent back due to the lack of ministerial attendance. The Minister was ...
NCOP Agriculture, Land Reform and Mineral Resources
Mineral & Petroleum Resources Amendment Bill [B15D-2013]: negotiating mandates
14 Nov 2017
The Committee received the provincial mandates on the MPRDA Bill (B15D-2013).
Eight provinces supported the Bill subject to amendments. The Western Cape asked for an extension and advised that it would submit its mandate to the Committee in due course.
The main concerns raised by the provinces centred on some ...