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Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment
Climate Change Bill public hearings report; Stolen rhino horns at North West Parks Board
2 Aug 2023
Tracking the Climate Change Bill in Parliament
The Portfolio Committee on Forestry, Fisheries and Environment heard that four suspects have been arrested following the theft of 51 rhino horns from a stockpile facility in Mahikeng in the North West Province in June 2023. The South African Police Service (SAPS) ...
Multi-Party Women’s Caucus
Committee Programme
15 Jun 2023
The Multiparty Women’s Caucus met on the virtual platform to receive a briefing on the Caucus’s third term programme.
The Caucus was mindful of the short time period for the third term, and Members requested that some key matters be discussed in order to prepare for the incoming seventh ...
Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment
Operations in Antarctica: DFFE briefing
13 Jun 2023
The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and Environment (DFFE) briefed the Committee on South Africa’s operations in Antarctica and the Antarctic islands, outlining its responsibilities regarding the relevant treaties and protocols. Particular attention was focused on Article 7 of the Antarctic Treaty, which prohibits any activity relating to mineral resources, ...
Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment
Climate Change Bill: public hearings; Rock Lobster Anti-Poaching Strategy: DFFE briefing
23 May 2023
Tracking the Climate Change Bill in Parliament
Climate change bill presentations (awaited)
Parts of the proceedings could not be captured fully due to a poor recording
The Portfolio Committee on Forestry, Fisheries, and the Environment convened in Parliament to hear oral submissions on the Climate Change Bill and to receive ...
Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment
Climate Change Bill: Public Hearings
9 May 2023
Tracking the Climate Change Bill in Parliament
The Portfolio Committee on Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment met to receive oral submissions on the Climate Change Bill. During this meeting, five oral submissions were made. Submissions were made by the following organisations: UnPoison & SAOSO, Dear South Africa, Agricultural Business ...
Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment
DFFE Budget: Committee Report; Sustainable Small Scale Fisheries
2 May 2023
around the 2023/24 Annual Performance Plans and budgets of the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and Environment as well as the entities under the Department, namely South African National Parks (SANParks), iSimangaliso Wetlands, South African National Biodiversity Institute (ISANBI) and South African Weather Services (SAWS).
A number ...
Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment
SAWS & SANBI 2023/24 Annual Performance Plans
19 Apr 2023
The Portfolio Committee on Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment received briefings in a virtual meeting on the annual performance plans of the South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) and the South African Weather Service (SAWS).
Some of SANBI’s key priorities for 2023/24 included environmental programmes, job creation through biodiversity ...
Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment
DFFE & entities APPs; Trade and killing of animals and organised crime at KNP, with Minister and Deputy Minister
18 Apr 2023
iSimangaliso Wetland Park Authority
The Committee met on a virtual platform to consider the annual performance plans of the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and Environment, and two of its entities -- South African National Parks (SANParks) and the ...
Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment
SANParks, iSimangaliso & SANBI Q1 & 2 2022/23 Performance; with Minister
14 Mar 2023
The Committee was briefed by the South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI), South African National Parks (SANParks) and iSimangaliso Wetland Park Authority on their first (q1) and second(Q2) quarterly reports for the 2022/23 Financial Year.
The Committee was informed that the SANBI reached 87% of their performance target ...
Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment
Election of the Chairperson
14 Feb 2023
The Portfolio Committee convened on the virtual platform to formally elect a Chairperson of the Committee.
Following the resignation of Ms F Muthambi, the position of the Chairperson was left vacant. As per Rule 158(1) of the National Assembly Rules, the Committee must elect a Chairperson once there is a ...