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Science and Technology
Department of Science and Technology on its Quarter 3 performance; with Minister
15 Mar 2017
The Department of Science and Technology briefed the Committee on its Third Quarter Performance and Financial Report (October 2016 to December 2016). The Minister of the Department was present in the meeting. It was reported that during the period under review, the total number of planned output targets was 46; ...
Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development
Climate Change impact in region; Climate-Smart Agriculture: UN Food and Agriculture Organisation briefing, with Deputy Minister
14 Mar 2017
The Food and Agriculture Organisation Forestry briefed the Committee on the impacts of climate change on agriculture, forestry and Fisheries.
Climate change is already putting stress on food systems and rural livelihoods all around the world.
The Organisation stated that already plus minus 14.3 million South Africans are estimated to ...
Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development
Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries on its Quarter 3 performance, with Deputy Minister
7 Mar 2017
The Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF) tabled its third quarter expenditure report.
Since 2014, the main focus of the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries is to provide food security to ensure the citizens of this country who are vulnerable to hunger and food insecurity have sufficient access ...
Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development
National Veld and Forest Fire Amendment Bill: briefing; Poultry Industry: SA Poultry Association briefing
28 Feb 2017
The South African Poultry Association (SAPA) stated that the South African poultry industry was in a crisis and an advanced state of distress. The Association attributed the cause of the distress to imports from the European Union. It said collective actions that were taken so far were inadequate. SAPA told ...
Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development
Liquor Products, National Forest & National Veld and Forest Fire Amendment Bills: DAFF briefing, with Deputy Minister in attendance
21 Feb 2017
The Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries briefed the Committee on three proposed bills, namely Liquor Products Amendment Bill [B10-2016], National Forests Amendments Bill [B11-2016] and National Veld and Forest Fire Amendment Bill [B22-2016]. The Deputy Minister was present in the meeting.
The Department reported that the Liquor Products Amendment ...
Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development
Liquor Products Amendment Bill, National Forests Amendments Bill & National Veld and Forest Fire Amendment Bill: Parliamentary officials' briefing; Armyworm outbreak: Department briefing, in presence of Minister
14 Feb 2017
The Committee was briefed, by the Parliamentary legal advisors, on three amendment Bills introduced in 2016 by the Department of Agriculture, Forestry & Fisheries (the Department). The Liquor Products Amendment Bill [B10-2016] amended the Liquor Product Act 60 of 1989. The Parliamentary Legal Advisors were happy with the tagging as ...
Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development
Small-Scale Fisheries Policy: Department briefing, with Deputy Minister; Hemp Research
31 Jan 2017
The Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries responded on the issues raised by the small-scale fishing representatives on the state of readiness to participate in the implementation of the small-scale fisheries policy. The Department identified and addressed 17 grievances, which fell under two main categories i.e. legislative issues as well ...
Science and Technology
Protection, Promotion, Development and Management of Indigenous Knowledge Systems Bill: public hearings day 3
26 Jan 2017
Submissions were made by several entities on the third day of public hearings on the Indigenous Knowledge Systems (IKS) Bill. The Bill sparked different reactions from indigenous communities and raised extensive discussion as it pertained to the rights of ownership of indigenous knowledge and the profit-sharing agreement. The definition of ...
Science and Technology
Protection, Promotion, Development and Management of Indigenous Knowledge Systems Bill: public hearings day 2
25 Jan 2017
The South African Rooibos Council broadly supported the Protection, Promotion, Development and Management of Indigenous Knowledge Systems Bill but expressed areas concern. These areas were the possibility of competing jurisdictional responsibility when the Bill was considered in the context of other legislation; the interpretation and effects of certain clauses due ...
Science and Technology
Protection, Promotion, Development and Management of Indigenous Knowledge Systems Bill: public hearings day 1
24 Jan 2017
Prior to the public submissions, the Department of Science and Technology (DST) gave a historical context to the IKS Bill which history dates back to the late 1990s. The IKS Bill attempts to address issues of redress and transformation within the nation, it is also a powerful tool for national ...