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NCOP Health and Social Services
National Health Insurance (NHI) Bill: Department briefing (with Minister); DWYPD Budget Vote Report
20 Jun 2023
NHI: Tracking the Bill through Parliament
The Select Committee on Health and Social Services was briefed by the Department of Health on the National Health Insurance (NHI) Bill.
The introductory remarks of the Minister noted that since the passing of the NHI Bill, by the National ...
NCOP Education and Technology, Sports, Arts and Culture
Engagement with DSI on postgraduate funding for STEM careers; new technology & innovation that could assist in providing proper sanitation in schools; with Minister
14 Jun 2023
In a virtual meeting, the Department of Science and Innovation (DSI) briefed the Committee on several issues related to student funding, technology and innovation initiatives, corporate support, and sanitation at schools at the basic education level.
The Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation provided an ...
NCOP Land Reform, Environment, Mineral Resources and Energy
Agricultural Product Standards Amendment Bill: DALRRD briefing; with Minister
13 Jun 2023
The Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development (DALRRD) briefed the Committee in a virtual meeting on the amendments to the Agricultural Product Standards Bill, which included re-definitions and substitutions that would improve clarity and strengthen the meaning of the Bill.
The presentation addressed the weaknesses of the ...
NCOP Public Enterprises and Communication
SA Postbank Amendment Bill: adoption
7 Jun 2023
In a virtual meeting, the Select Committee met to adopt the South African Postbank Ltd Amendment Bill which addresses the need to discard the SA Post Office (SAPO) as the controlling company over the Postbank. The amendment deals with establishing a bank controlling company (BCC), which will have the ...
NCOP Land Reform, Environment, Mineral Resources and Energy
Solid waste management in provinces; Nairobi Convention Protocol; with Deputy Minister
6 Jun 2023
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The Select Committee in a virtual meeting was briefed on Waste Management objectives and progress by the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) which will prioritise paper, packaging, electronic equipment and lighting equipment. The DDG also discussed illegal dumping; how DFFE is going to combat the landfill ...
NCOP Public Enterprises and Communication
Measures to improve Transnet freight division; with Minister
2 Jun 2023
The Committee met with Transnet to receive a briefing on the measures in place to improve the organisation’s freight division. It was indicated that the entity is currently making progress in improving its corporations and investing in infrastructure, personnel, and equipment. There are also efforts in place to bring ...
NCOP Land Reform, Environment, Mineral Resources and Energy
Protocol to Nairobi Convention: DFFE briefing (with Ministry present)
30 May 2023
The Select Committee on Land Reform, Environment, Mineral Resources and Energy received a briefing from the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment on the Protocol for the Protection of the Marine and Coastal Environment of the Western Indian Ocean from Land-based Sources and Activities (also known as the ...
NCOP Land Reform, Environment, Mineral Resources and Energy
Accession to the Amended Convention for the Protection, Management and Development of the Marine and Coastal Environment of the Western Indian Ocean (Nairobi Convention); with Deputy Minister
23 May 2023
The Select Committee on Land Reform, Environment, Mineral Resources and Energy met virtually to receive a briefing from the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the ...
NCOP Public Enterprises and Communication
Department of Public Enterprises 2023/24 Annual Performance Plan; with Deputy Minister
19 May 2023
In a virtual meeting, the Committee was briefed by the Department of Public Enterprises (DPE) on its 2020-2025 strategic plan and annual performance plan (APP) for the 2023/24 financial year. The meeting was urgently scheduled because the DPE was under immense pressure due to the challenges of ...
NCOP Education and Technology, Sports, Arts and Culture
Department of Higher Education and Training 2023/24Annual Performance Plan; with Minister
17 May 2023
The Select Committee was briefed in a virtual meeting by the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) on their 2022/23 annual performance plan.
The Minister said the Department acknowledged the economic challenges faced by the country and its impact on its priorities. However, he committed to improving young ...