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Joint Multi-party Women’s Caucus
Criminal Law (Forensic Procedures) Amendment Bill: Briefing by the Civilian Secretariat for Police Service
24 Feb 2022
In a virtual meeting attended by the Ministers of Police, Social Development and officials from several departments, the Civilian Secretariat for Police Service briefed the Multi-Party Women’s Caucus on the Criminal Law (Forensic Procedures) Amendment Bill (B25-2021). The Bill removed restrictions in the Criminal Procedure Act on taking DNA samples ...
NCOP Education, Sciences and Creative Industries
DBE on implications of SONA, with Deputy Minister
23 Feb 2022
President Cyril Ramaphosa: 2022 State of the Nation Address (SONA)
The Select Committee met on a virtual platform to receive a brief from the Department of Basic Education (DBE) on the analysis, implications, and impact of the President's State of the Nation Address (SONA) 2022 on the education sector. It also ...
Basic Education
Implications and Impact of SONA; President’s SONA 2022; with Deputy Minister
22 Feb 2022
President Cyril Ramaphosa: 2022 State of the Nation Address (SONA)
PMG was not present at the meeting. The below is compiled based on the Committee’s official minutes
NCOP Education, Sciences and Creative Industries
2021 National Senior Certificate results; with Ministry
16 Feb 2022
The Department of Basic Education (DBE) in its virtual briefing on the 2021 November National Senior Certificate (NSC) Examination said the Class of 2021 had been impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic for two years. However, they had overcome adversity through resilience. The Class of 2021 produced the desired results considering ...
Basic Education
Basic Education Laws Amendment Bill: briefing with Ministry
8 Feb 2022
The Department of Basic Education (DBE), together with the Minister and Deputy Minister, briefed the Committee on the Basic Education Laws Amendment (BELA) Bill.
The Minister was relieved that the BELA Bill was finally in the hands of Members after five years in the making. The Bill was not perfect ...
Basic Education
2021 NSC Examinations: DBE & Umalusi briefing; with Minister
25 Jan 2022
The Portfolio Committee met on a virtual platform to receive a briefing on the 2020 National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations outcomes by the Department of Basic Education (DBE) and the Council for Quality Assurance in General and Further Education and Training (Umalusi).
DBE noted the components of the schooling system, ...
NCOP Education, Sciences and Creative Industries
Department of Basic Education on school readiness for 2022; with Deputy Minister
8 Dec 2021
In a virtual meeting, the Committee was briefed by the Department of Basic Education (DBE) on the state of preparedness for the 2022 academic year.
One of the main challenges identified during the briefing was that thousands of learners remained unplaced for the new academic year. Late applications continued ...
Basic Education
Quarter 1 & 2 Performance Reports 2021/22: Briefing by Department of Basic Education; with Deputy Minister
7 Dec 2021
In a virtual meeting, the Department of Basic Education briefed the Committee on its 2021/22 first and second quarterly reports.
The Department achieved 80% of annual targets for quarter 1 of 2021/22 and 82% for quarter 2.
Members asked if the Department will require vaccine passports for the marking of ...
NCOP Education, Sciences and Creative Industries
Department of Basic Education 2020/21 Annual Report; with Deputy Minister
17 Nov 2021
In a virtual meeting, the Select Committee was briefed by the Department of Basic Education (DBE) on its 2020/21 annual report and annual financial statements. The Deputy Minister was in attendance.
The Deputy Minister addressed an issue regarding the arrest of an administrator from the Department, in ...
Basic Education
Teenage Pregnancy & Comprehensive Sexuality Education
7 Sep 2021
The Portfolio Committee unanimously agreed that a holistic approach is required to deal with reducing teenage pregnancy in South Africa. Teenage pregnancies rose since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic. The Department of Basic Education (DBE) briefed the Committee on its programmes to address teenage pregnancy. It informed the ...