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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, Sciences and Creative Industries
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, Sciences and Creative Industries
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 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 ...
NCOP Education, Sciences and Creative Industries
DBE 2023/24 Annual Performance Plan; Gauteng PED 2023/24 APP
10 May 2023
In a virtual meeting, the Select Committee was briefed by the national Department of Basic Education (DBE) and by the Gauteng Department of Education (GDE) on their 2023/24 Annual Performance Plans.
The DBE told the Committee that its targets included improving the school-readiness of children; ensuring that ...
NCOP Social Services
Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities 2023/24 Annual Performance Plan; with Ministry
9 May 2023
The Select Committee on Health and Social Services met virtually with the Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities (DWYPD) for a presentation on the Department's annual performance plan and budget for 2023/24.
The Department said it had shifted its focus from advocacy to implementation, particularly in poorer ...
NCOP Social Services
Statistics South Africa 2023/24 Annual Performance Plan; with Deputy Minister
5 May 2023
The Select Committee convened in a virtual meeting to be briefed by Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) on its 2023/24 annual performance plan. Members were told that the population census report, which was expected to be released within the next month, would serve as a new national information baseline, ...