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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 ...
Defence
SA Military Health Services briefing on improving capacity and capabilities at Military Hospitals; with Deputy Minister
1 Jun 2023
The Joint Standing Committee on Defence (the JSCD) convened virtually for a briefing by the South African Military Health Services (SAMHS) on the requirements for improving the capacity and capabilities at Military Hospitals including needs and expected costs for critically required equipment.
The decline in the capacity and capabilities ...
NCOP Education and Technology, Sports, Arts and Culture
Department of Sport, Arts and Culture 2023/2024 Annual Performance Plan; with Ministry
31 May 2023
The Department of Sports, Arts and Culture (DSAC) Annual Performance Plan prioritised:
- increased market share and opportunities in the sport, cultural and creative industries
- diverse socially cohesive society with a common national identity.
Committee members asked about the implementation of the DSAC programmes ...
Defence
SANDF Update on border safeguarding operations and cooperation with Border Management Agency; with Deputy Minister
25 May 2023
The Joint Standing Committee on Defence (the JSCD) convened virtually for an update by the South African Defence Force (SANDF) on border safeguarding operations, including successes, ongoing challenges and the impact of the use of technology on operations and on the level of cooperation with the newly formed Border ...
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 ...
NCOP Education and Technology, Sports, Arts and Culture
Department of Science and Innovation (DSI) 2023/24 Annual Performance Plan and Budget; with Deputy Minister
24 May 2023
The Department of Science and Innovation (DSI) took the Committee through its 2023/24 Annual Performance Plan (APP) and Budget. The presentation covered: the 2019-2024 Apex Priorities, budget prioritisation framework towards 2023 priorities, gender-response, planning budgeting, monitoring, evaluation and auditing framework, and the 2023 SONA commitments.
Mr Buti Manamela, Deputy ...
Defence
SA Navy’s repair and maintenance of Frigates and Submarines; Status Update on Projects BIRO and HOTEL; with Deputy Minister
18 May 2023
The Joint Standing Committee on Defence (the JSCD) convened virtually for a briefing by the SA Navy on its plan and timeframes for the repair and maintenance of Frigates and Submarines and a status update on Projects HOTEL and BIRO.
The key concern emerging from the engagement is the ...
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 ...
NCOP Health and Social Services
Fundraising Amendment Bill: DSD briefing
16 May 2023
The Select Committee on Health and Social Services met virtually to be briefed by the Department of Social Development on the Fundraising Amendment Bill [B29-2020].
The Department highlighted that the principal Act was old and dated back to apartheid (1978). This meant that a lot of what it entailed ...
Defence
Briefing by Ministry of Defence and SANDF Chief of Staff on level of satisfaction with services rendered by Denel and efforts to improve cooperation; Extension of Operation Prosper
11 May 2023
The Joint Standing Committee on Defence was joined by the Department of Defence and the South African National Defence Force, who provided the Committee with an overview of their level of satisfaction with services rendered by Denel and efforts to improve cooperation between the entities. The Department’s presentation focused ...