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International Relations
Postponed: Update on consequence management; DIRCO & ARF Quarter 3 & 4 2020/21 performance
25 Aug 2021
Video: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xhC2TDW1gDD6BPLtlGcd7UrN9gia5S-X/view?usp=sharing
At a virtual meeting, the Committee convened to be briefed by the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) on its consequence management measures and implementation, especially involving the Acting Director-General and Ambassador Faisel Moosa. The second item on the agenda was for the Committee to be briefed ...
International Relations
DIRCO’s takeover of custodianship of state owned properties abroad:: DIRCO & DPWI briefing
18 Aug 2021
In this virtual meeting, the Committee received a joint briefing by the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) and the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI) on the collaboration between the two departments in preparation for DIRCO’s assumption of custodianship of state-owned properties abroad.
Both departments outlined ...
International Relations
Virtual Oversight: Germany; Senegal; Botswana, Saudi Arabia missions
2 Jun 2021
In this virtual meeting, the Committee conducted virtual oversight of four foreign missions. South African Embassies in Germany, Senegal, Botswana and Saudi Arabia gave a briefing of each of their Embassies. Their briefing provided an organisational overview of their Embassies, staff component and their assets registry.
Maintenance challenges were outlined ...
Trade, Industry and Competition
Negotiations on COVID-19 vaccine waiver at WTO, with Minister & Deputy Ministers (DTIC & DIRCO)
1 Jun 2021
Video: Joint Meeting: Portfolio Committee on Trade and Industry & International Relations and Cooperation
The Portfolio Committee on Trade, Industry and Competition and the Portfolio Committee on International Relations and Cooperation held a joint virtual meeting on the proposal for a temporary Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) waiver ...
International Relations
Virtual oversight report to 11 South African Missions abroad; with Deputy Minister
26 May 2021
In a virtual meeting, the Portfolio Committee was taken through the common findings and recommendations of its report into the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) virtual oversight visit to 11 SA missions abroad.
It was highlighted that this was a milestone event for the ...
International Relations
International Relations and Cooperation Budget: Committee Report; with Deputy Ministers
19 May 2021
The Committee met virtually to consider and adopt its budget vote report for budget vote 6: International Relations and Cooperation. The report presents an opportunity for the Committee to express its views on DIRCO’s planned performance targets and give recommendations for the Department to consider and implement. ...
International Relations
Committee Report on Quarter 1 & 2 Performance of DIRCO & ARF
12 May 2021
In a virtual meeting, the Committee considered and adopted its report on the quarter one and two performance of the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) and the African Renaissance Fund (ARF). Members found the report highlighted quite a number of issues that have not been ...
International Relations
Postponed: South Africa’s performance during its dual tenure at UNSC & AU: DIRCO briefing
3 Mar 2021
In a virtual meeting, the Committee was supposed to meet with the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) on SA’s performance in its dual tenure at the UN Security Council and African Union however the meeting was postponed as the Acting Director-General (DG) was not present.
Members expressed their ...
International Relations
DIRCO on implementation of Committee New York Oversight Report recommendations; with Minister
25 Feb 2021
Video: Portfolio Committee on International Relations and Cooperation, 25 February 2021
The Portfolio Committee on ...
International Relations
Director-General precautionary suspension & Committee New York Oversight Report
17 Feb 2021
The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation failed to attend a meeting about the current ...