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Finance, Economic Opportunities and Tourism (WCPP)
Update winding down of ArcelorMittal South Africa (AMSA) operations in Saldanha Bay; Oversight Reports
27 May 2020
Video: Standing Committee on Finance, Economic Opportunities and Tourism, 27 May 2020, 09:00
In a virtual meeting, the Committee was briefed on the winding down of ArcelorMittal South Africa (AMSA) plant in Saldanha. The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (DTIC) and the Western Cape Department of Economic Development and ...
Budget (WCPP)
Division of Revenue Bill: Final Mandate
22 May 2020
Video: BUDGET COMMITTEE, 22 MAY, 09:00
The Western Cape Provincial Parliament (WCCP) Standing Budget Committee voted not to support the adoption of the final mandate on the Division of Revenue Bill in the National Council of Provinces (NCOP).
Members raised several objections to the Bill, the most common thread being that the “fair ...
Adhoc Committee on Covid-19 (WCPP)
Government Finance and Budgets/Cooperative Governance: MECs briefing
22 May 2020
Video: Ad Hoc Committee on Covid-19, 22 May 2020, 14:00
The Ad-Hoc Committee on Covid-19 was briefed by the Western Cape Provincial Treasury and the Department of the Premier on government finances relating to the Covid-19 pandemic and; cooperative governance also relating to the Covid-19 pandemic, respectively. The MEC said ...
Adhoc Committee on Covid-19 (WCPP)
Economic Recovery, Support & Livelihoods: MECs briefings
15 May 2020
Video: Ad Hoc Committee on Covid-19, 15 May 2020, 14:00
The presentation set out the Department of Economic Development and Tourism’s (DEDAT’s) role, which is to support approximately 1000 informal traders, general dealers, bakers, butchers and hawkers through a co-funding arrangement with the Department of Small Business Development (DSBD) ...
Adhoc Committee on Covid-19 (WCPP)
Disaster management & local government oversight: MECs & WC Disaster Management Input
13 May 2020
Video: Ad Hoc Committee on Covid-19, 13 May 2020, 13:00
The Ad-Hoc Standing Committee on Covid-19 (WCPP) was briefed by the Western Cape Disaster Management and the Department of Environmental Affairs on the impact of the pandemic on the province, and the way in which the challenges were being addressed. ...
Adhoc Committee on Covid-19 (WCPP)
Re-opening of schools, distance learning and home schooling, school feeding schemes and related matters: MEC & Department briefing
8 May 2020
Video: Ad Hoc Committee on Covid-19, 8 May 2020, 14:00
Ms Debbie Schafer, Western Cape Provincial Minister of Education, said the WCED was feeling the weight on its shoulders. It is an extremely difficult space to be in. While it is very easy to close schools, the reopening of schools ...
Adhoc Committee on Covid-19 (WCPP)
Protection of the vulnerable during lockdown: SAPS, SASSA, UIF, DSD inputs
30 Apr 2020
Video: Ad Hoc Committee on Covid-19, 30 April 2020, 14:00
COVID-19: Regulations and Guidelines
Disaster Management Act 57 of 2002
Dedicating the meeting to the most vulnerable people of society, the Ad Hoc Standing Committee on COVID-19 hosted a quadruple briefing from South African Police Service (SAPS); Western Cape Department ...
Adhoc Committee on Covid-19 (WCPP)
Department of Community Safety and Police Ombudsman on Western Cape COVID-19 issues
29 Apr 2020
VIDEO: Ad Hoc Committee on Covid-19, 29 April 20
The Committee continued its series of meetings aimed at coordinating the efforts of the Western Cape government to deal effectively with the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the province.
The Chairperson tabled a recommendation that the Health Department provide the ...
Adhoc Committee on Covid-19 (WCPP)
Food Security: MECs & SASSA Western Cape briefings
24 Apr 2020
VIDEO: Ad Hoc Committee on Covid-19, 24 April 2020, 14:00
The Ad-Hoc Standing Committee on COVID-19 was briefed by the Departments of Agriculture and Social Development, and by the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA), on their responses to the humanitarian crisis created by the spread of the pandemic throughout ...
Adhoc Committee on Covid-19 (WCPP)
COVID-19 Situational Report: briefings by WC Premier & WC MEC of Health
22 Apr 2020
Video: COVID-19 Situational Report: briefings by WC Premier & WC MEC of Health
COVID-19: Regulations and Guidelines
Disaster Management Act 57 of 2002
At the video conference meeting a delegation consisting of the Premier of the Western Cape and the MEC for Health in the Western Cape, together with senior ...