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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 ...