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Joint Rules
Petition Framework; Proposed Subcommittee Amendments to Joint Rules; Legacy Report
20 Mar 2024
The Committee considered and endorsed a new Petitions Framework. The objectives of the framework are to provide a common definition for a petition across Parliament, develop a standardised approach to petitions, and ensure that all players understand the processes and their roles.
The Joint Subcommittee on Rules’ proposed amendments ...
Joint Multi-party Women’s Caucus
Elimination of child pregnancies & protection of children against sexual exploitation: Department briefings (with Minister & Deputy Ministers present)
30 Nov 2023
In a virtual meeting, the Multiparty Women’s Caucus received briefings from the departments of Social Development, Basic Education and Health on the elimination of child pregnancies and the protection of children against sexual exploitation. The departments all agreed that the issues must be dealt with through a multi-sectoral approach, ...
Rules of the National Assembly
Party Funding Policy; Rules for executive undertakings; Money Bills Act & Petitions
12 Sep 2023
The Committee had a brief discussion about five matters that had been referred to the Powers and Privileges Committee. One of the matters concerned Mr N Paulsen (EFF). Other matters concerned the events that occurred on 9 and 10 June 2022; as well as 30 August 2022 and the ...
Joint Multi-party Women’s Caucus
National Council on Gender-based Violence and Femicide Bill: DWYPD briefing
25 May 2023
The Multi Women’s Caucus met on a virtual platform to receive a briefing on the National Council on Gender-based Violence and Femicide Bill [B31-2023], and discussed its provisions with the Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities.
During the Caucus’s interaction with the Department, Members unanimously agreed that ...
Joint Multi-party Women’s Caucus
Update on GBVF-related matters: DWYPD (with Minister), SAPS & DoJ&CD input
24 Nov 2022
The Multiparty Women’s Caucus convened on the eve of the 16 Days of Activism Campaign to engage on gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF) related matters. The idea of the campaign is to integrate the outcomes into the overall national strategy, to combat crimes against women and to eliminate the ...
Joint Multi-party Women’s Caucus
Election of Deputy Chairperson, Committee Business
3 Nov 2022
The Caucus met to nominate and elect its deputy chairperson. Ms M Hlengwa (IFP) and Ms N Sharief (DA) were nominated. Ms Hlengwa was elected through voting.
The Committee also considered its programme for the remainder of the year.
Rules of the National Assembly
Reports on: Reasons for Delayed Replies to Questions, Physical removal of Member from chamber, Investigation into GBV Allegations; Establishment of Presidency Committee
2 Sep 2022
The Committee adopted the proposal of the name changes for several portfolio committees to be consistent with the cabinet portfolio names.
The Committee was presented with a report on the investigation into allegations of gender-based violence and related matters arising from the events of 9th and 10th June 2022. ...
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 ...
Rules of the National Assembly
Delayed Replies to Questions; Section 194 Inquiry; Electing Speaker; New Committee
13 Aug 2021
In a virtual meeting, the Committee discussed a mechanism to monitor delayed replies to parliamentary questions; the implications of a ...
Rules of the National Assembly
Composition of Section 194 Committee: feedback
25 May 2021
Video: NA Rules Committee meeting
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05 May 2021 |
Composition of Section 194 Committee and proposal for a weighted voting system |
In a virtual meeting, the Committee received a summary on the issue regarding the composition of the section 194 Committee for the purpose of the removal of the Public Protector ...