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Justice and Correctional Services
Special Investigating Unit 2019/20 Annual Performance Plan
9 Jul 2019
The Special Investigating Unit provided an overview of the Special Investigating Unit before briefing the Committee on the 2019/20 Annual Performance Plan (APP) which aimed to promote engagement between SIU stakeholders and remedy poor investigation turnaround times as some investigations had taken five to seven years. The SIU and NPA ...
Justice and Correctional Services
Office of the Chief Justice & Information Regulator 2019/20 Annual Performance Plans, with Deputy Minister
5 Jul 2019
The Committee was briefed by the Office of the Chief Justice (OCJ) and the Information Regulator (IR) on their 2019/20 Annual Performance Plans and Budgets. The Deputy Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development was in attendance.
The OCJ reported that in order to improve efficiency and effectiveness in court ...
Justice and Correctional Services
Department of Correctional Services & Judicial Inspectorate for Correctional Services 2019/20 Annual Performance Plans, Deputy Minister
4 Jul 2019
The Department of Correctional Services and the Judicial Inspectorate for Correctional Services briefed the Committee on their respective Annual Performance Plans and Budgets. Both
the Department of Correctional Services and the Judicial Inspectorate for Correctional Services reported that their Annual Performance Plans had been developed within the context of persistently ...
Justice and Correctional Services
Minister of Justice & Correctional Services Overview; Department Annual Performance Plan 2019/20
3 Jul 2019
Minister of Justice and Correctional Services, Ronald Lamola, gave a political overview of his department. National Director of Public Prosecutions and the Deputy Minister were also part of the delegation. The Minister focused on the Department’s key priorities strengthening the fight against corruption; modernisation and digitisation of the justice system ...
Home Affairs
DHA, IEC & Government Printing Works 2019/20 Annual Performance Plans; with Minister & Deputy Minister
2 Jul 2019
Media Statement: Committee Calls for Measures to End Illegal Immigration
The Committee met to consider the annual performance plans of the Department of Home Affairs, the Independent Electoral Commission and the Government Printing works for 2019/20.
The Department of Home Affairs (DHA) said it was fully committed to repositioning itself ...
Justice and Correctional Services
Election of Chairperson; Draft Committee Programme
2 Jul 2019
The Committee congratulated the Chairperson on his election, and proceeded to consider its approach to handling the programmes of the Sixth Parliament.
Members agreed that the Committee should ensure the integrity and functionality of the justice system to gain the confidence of the entire public. Sub-committees should be created to ...
Rules of the National Assembly
NA portfolio & standing committees composition; Questions to President, Deputy President & Ministers guidelines; NA Whips; Subcommittee on Review of NA Rules
5 Jun 2019
The Speaker of the National Assembly chaired the meeting.
The Committee Secretary presented a document on the Establishment of Structures of the Sixth Parliament which formed the basis of discussion and decisions taken in the meeting.
In respect of the sequence for questions, the Administration proposed a continuation ...
Budget (WCPP)
Western Cape Appropriation Bill, 2019: Provincial Treasury briefing
5 Mar 2019
The Provincial Treasury briefed the Budget Committee on the 2019 budget and 2018/19 additional adjustment appropriations. The 2019 Budget demonstrated the province’s commitment to policy priorities and focused on “maximum citizen impact”. The aim of the Department was to enhance governance through innovation, partnerships and technology, and to apply the ...
Local Government (WCPP)
Western Cape Adjustments Appropriation Bill: Department of Local Government consideration
23 Nov 2018
The Department of Local Government appeared before the Standing Committee to discuss the adjusted budget. The original budget of R252.796 million had been adjusted budget upwards to R279.842 million. The additional funding was for unforeseen and unavoidable expenditure. This included a new earmarked allocation of R20 million, which was split ...
Local Government (WCPP)
Western Cape Department of Local Government 2017/18 Annual Report; with Minister
18 Oct 2018
Western Cape Department of Local Government 2017/18 Annual Report
The Western Cape Department of Local Government presented its Annual Report for 2017/18. The Minister of Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Developmental Planning expressed his appreciation for the cooperation between the various spheres of government and sectors in addressing the drought challenge ...
Local Government (WCPP)
Local Government Audit Outcomes 2016/17: Auditor-General briefing
12 Jun 2018
The Committee met with the provincial Auditor-General to be briefed on the performance of municipalities across the Western Cape for the financial year of 2016/17. She devoted a significant portion of her presentation to stress the importance of accountability by municipal officials, pointing out the need for proper planning, adequate ...