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Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment
Meeting with Namibian Parliamentary Standing Committee on Natural Resources to discuss how South Africa deals with poison leaf
18 Sep 2019
On 18 September 2019, the Portfolio Committee on Environment, Forestry and Fisheries had a meeting with the Namibian Parliamentary Standing Committee on Natural Resources to discuss how South Africa deals with the poison leaf which is scientifically known as Dichapetalum Cymosum. The leader of the delegation explained that a motion ...
Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment
Forestry & Fisheries Quarter 4 performance; Marine Living Resources Fund Annual Plan
17 Sep 2019
The Committee was briefed by the Department of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries (DEFF) on Fourth Quarter 2018/19 performance for the Forestry and Fisheries branches. Forestry's objective was to ensure increased production and productivity. It has to address the recommissioning of the Western Cape state forest plantations, which is 22,000 hectares ...
Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment
Status of air quality in South Africa & roadmap for asbestos waste disposal: Department of Environmental Affairs briefing; with Minister
13 Sep 2019
The Committee was briefed by the Department of Environmental Affairs (DEA) on South Africa’s efforts to improve air quality and implement an asbestos remediation plan, both of which had a major impact on peoples’ health.
The Department described the legally prescribed standards for ambient air quality and the mechanisms to ...
Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment
Induction Workshop: AGSA briefing; Implementation of Modified Cash Standards & Quarterly Performance Report, with Minister
10 Sep 2019
Government Departments & Entities 2019/20 Annual Performance Plan (APP)
The AGSA briefed the Committee on the mandate of the Chapter Nine institution, the audit process, audit opinions, root causes of continued poor outcomes, the role of oversight and the Executive Authority, oversight structure and the expanded mandate of the ...
Public Works and Infrastructure
Small Harbours: progress report
4 Sep 2019
The joint meeting was held with the Portfolio Committees on Public Works and Infrastructure and Environment, Forestry & Fisheries for a PMTE briefing on development plans for small harbours over the next five years. Topics covered small harbour and state coastal properties business; Operation Phakisa: Oceans Economy; small harbour and ...
Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment
SAWS & Isimangaliso Wetland Park Authority 2019/20 Annual Performance Plan; with Minister
3 Sep 2019
The Committee was briefed by the Isimangaliso Wetland Park Authority (ISPA) and the South African Weather Service (SAWS) on their annual performance and strategic plans for 2019/20. The Minister was present. There was also a briefing by the SAWS board on progress related to the disciplinary process of the organisation’s ...
Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment
SANParks & SANBI Annual Performance Plan & Quarter 4 performance, with Minister
27 Aug 2019
Government Departments & Entities 2019/20 Annual Performance Plan (APP)
SANParks manages 19 national parks and 67% of state owned terrestrial protected areas. SANParks not only helps with conservation and biodiversity but also plays an important part in achieving economic and social objectives. Their location in the rural areas is equally ...
Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment
Induction Workshop
20 Aug 2019
The Committee was briefed by on the Draft Programme on Environment, Forestry and Fisheries for the Second Term of the Sixth Parliament; the Overview of the Department of Environmental Affairs over the past five years and the Overview of the Forestry and Fisheries Department 2014-2019. Members were concerned about only ...
Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment
Environment, Forestry and Fisheries Budget: Committee Report
10 Jul 2019
The Committee met for the consideration and adoption of its Report on the Strategic Plan 2019/20 to 2023/24, Annual Performance Plans (APPs) 2019/20 and the Budget Vote 27 of the Department of Environmental Affairs (DEA).
During deliberations, a DA Member referred to a paragraph on page two which spoke of ...
Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment
Department of Environmental Affairs, Forestry and Fisheries 2019/20 Annual Performance Plan, with Minister present
3 Jul 2019
The Committee was briefed by the Department of Environmental Affairs on its Strategic Plan (2019/20-2023/24) and Annual Performance Plan. The Minister said the forestry and fishing portfolios were still formally with the Department of Agriculture, and the budget of the Department would be transferred only after the October mid-term adjustment ...
Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment
Election of Chairperson
2 Jul 2019
The Portfolio Committee met to elect its Chairperson. Mr F Xasa (ANC) was nominated unopposed as Chairperson of the Committee. He accepted the nomination and declared Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Environment, Forestry and Fisheries.
The newly elected Chairperson reminded Members the Committee is tasked to ensure the people ...