report on bills and other matters before committees...

REPORT ON BILLS AND

OTHER MATTERS BEFORE

COMMITTEES OF THE NATIONAL

ASSEMBLY

PREPARED BY COMMITTEE

SECTION

As at 17 July 2014

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APPROPRIATIONS

TITLE OF BILL DATE OF REFERRAL

TAGGING CURRENT STATUS AIM TO FINISH

CONSIDERATION BY HOUSE

Appropriation Bill R i d 18 Y Briefing by National Treasury 4 22 J l 2014 25 July 2014Appropriation Bill [B 4 - 2014] (National Assembly – sec 77)

Revived 18 June 2014

Yes

(Section 77)

Briefing by National Treasury 4 July 2014.

Briefing by PBO and FFC on 8 and 9 July 2014 respectively.

22 July 2014 25 July 2014

Briefing by PSC on 15 July 2014. Consideration of First Draft Report on 16 July 2014.

Finalisation 22 July 2014.Finalisation 22 July 2014.

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FINANCE

TITLE OF BILL DATE OF REFERRAL

TAGGING CURRENT STATUS AIM TO FINISH


Development Bank of R i d 18 Y Briefing 8 July 2014 2nd tDevelopment Bank of Southern Africa Amendment Bill [B 2 – 2014] (National Assembly – sec 75)


Yes

(Section 75)

Briefing 8 July 2014.

Committee to advertise during the week of 14 July 2014.

Public hearings 30 July 2014 (p)

2nd term

Public hearings 30 July 2014 (p).

Finalisation 2nd term.

Financial Management of Parliament A/B


Yes Briefing and finalisation 15 July 2014.

Finalised 15 July 2014

[B 1B-14 (National Assembly – sec 76)]

June 2014

(Returned to NA due to NCOP amendments)

(Section 76)July 2014. July 2014

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INTERNATIONAL AGREEMENTS

COMMITTEE TITLE OF DOCUMENT

DATE REFERRED

CURRENT STATUS AIM TO FINISH CONSIDERATION BY HOUSE

Portfolio Committeeon Transport

Annex IV of the International Convention for the Prevention of Marine Pollution

1 July 2014 Briefing and finalisation 29 July 2014

29 July 2014

from Ships (MARPOL) 73/78

Portfolio Committee

Annex VI of the International

1 July 2014 Briefing and finalisation 29 July 2014

29 July 2014

on Transport Convention for the Prevention of Marine Pollution from Ships (MARPOL) 73/78

y

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DATE REFERRED


Portfolio Committee on Labour

Instrument for the Amendment of the Constitution of the International Labour Organization (ILO) 1986

1 July 2014 Consideration 30 July 2014

g ( )

Portfolio Committee on

Adoption of an autonomous

1 July 2014 Consideration 30 July 2014

Labour Recommendation on the SocialProtection Floor by the International Labour Organisation

y

5



DATE REFERRED


Standing Committee on Finance

Agreement between the Government of the Republic of South Africa and the Government of the

16 July 2014

Kingdom of Swaziland on Mutual Assistance and Co-operation and the Prevention of Fiscal Evasion with Respect to ValueRespect to Value Added Tax


Agreement between the Government of the Republic of South Africa and the

16 July 2014

Government of the Kingdom of Lesotho on Mutual Assistance and Co-operation and the Prevention of Fiscal Evasion with

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Respect to Value Added Tax



DATE REFERRED



Protocol amending the Agreement between the Government of the Republic of South Africa and the

16 July 2014

Government of the Republic of India for the Avoidance of Double Taxation and Prevention of Fiscal Evasion with RespectEvasion with Respect to Taxes on Income


Protocol amending the Agreement between the Government of the Republic of South

16 July 2014

Africa and the Republic of Turkey for the Avoidance of Double Taxation and the Prevention of Fiscal Evasion with

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respect to Taxes on Income



DATE REFERRED



African Tax Administration Forum Agreement on Mutual Assistance in Tax Matters

16 July 2014


Southern African Development Community Agreement on

16 July 2014

gAssistance in Tax Matters


Agreement between the Government of the Republic Of South

16 July 2014

Finance Republic Of South Africa and the Government of the Cook Islands for the Exchange of Information Relating to T M tt

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Tax Matters



DATE REFERRED



Agreement between the Government of the Republic of South Africa and the Government of

16 July 2014

Barbados for the Exchange of Information Relating to Tax Matters

Standing C

Agreement between G f

16 July 2014Committee on Finance

the Government of the Republic of South Africa and the Government of the Principality of Monaco for the Exchange of Information Relating to Tax Matters

9



DATE REFERRED



Agreement between the Government of the Republic of South Africa and the Republic of Argentina

16 July 2014

p gfor the Exchange of Information Relating to Tax Matters

Standing Committee on

Agreement between the Government of the

16 July 2014

Finance Republic of South Africa and the Government of the Principality of Liechtenstein for the Exchange ofExchange of Information Relating to Tax Matters

10



DATE REFERRED



Agreement between the government of the Republic of South Africa and the Government of Belize

16 July 2014

for the Exchange of Information Relating to Tax Matters

Standing Committee on

Agreement between the Government of the

16 July 2014

Finance Republic of South Africa and the Government of the United States of America to Improve International TaxInternational Tax Compliance and to Implement FATCA, the Annexes thereto and the Memorandum of Understanding

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REPORT ON LEGISLATIONLEGISLATION

AND OTHER MATTERS BEFOREBEFORE

COMMITTEES OF THE NATIONAL COUNCIL OF PROVINCESPROVINCES

26 February26 February –12 March 2014

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Executive Summary

1. Legislation before Committees Thirteen Bills are before Committees:

1.1 Infrastructure Development Bill [B 49B – 2013 (s76)] – SC on Economic Developmentp [ ( )] p1.2 Rental Housing A/B [B 56B – 2013 (s76)] – SC on Public Services1.3 Restitution of Land Rights A/B [B 35B – 2013 (s76)] – SC on Land and Environmental Affairs1.4 NEM Laws 3rd A/B [B 26B – 2013 (s76)] – SC on Land and Environmental Affairs1.5 NEM: Waste A/B [B 32B – 2013 (s76)] – SC on Land and Environmental Affairs1.6 National Credit A/B [B 47B – 2013 (s76)] – SC on Trade and International Relations1.7 State Attorney A/B [B 52B – 2013 (s76)] – SC on Security and Constitutional Development1 8 Fi i l M t f P li t A/B [B 1 2014 ( 76)] SC Fi1.8 Financial Management of Parliament A/B [B 1 – 2014 (s76)] – SC on Finance1.9 Women Empowerment & Gender Equality Bill [B 50B-13 (s76)] – SC on Women 1.10 Science & Technology Laws A/B [B 36B – 2013 (s75)] – SC on Education and Recreation1.11 Customs Duty Bill [B 43 – 2013 (s77)] – SC on Finance1.12 Customs and Excise A/B [B 44B – 2013 (s75)] – SC on Finance1.13 Customs Control Bill [B 45B – 2013 (s75)] – SC on Finance

(Slides 7-12)

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Executive Summary

2. International Agreements

(Slides 13)

3

Executive Summary (cont)

3. Interventions

Intervention under s139(4) of Constitution – 2

Progress reports on the intervention issued under section 139(1)(b) of Constitution – 1

Notice of intervention under s139(1) of Constitution - 1

(Slide 14)

4. Ad Hoc Committees dealing with other matters

None

(Slide 15)

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5. Joint Committees dealing with other matters(Slide 16)

6. Petitions(Slides 17-30)

7. Other matters before Committees7. Other matters before Committees(Slides 31-35)

8. Budget instruments for 2014 referred to CommitteesCommittees(Slide 36)

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9. Oversight/study tours undertaken by committeesNo oversight visits were undertaken during the reporting period.

(Slide 37)

10. Meetings held by Committees of the NCOP

Eleven meetings were held during the reporting period.

(Slides 38-40)

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LEGISLATION

NAME OF COMMITTEE

TITLE DATE REFERRED


SC L d d NEM I t t d C t l 5 N 2013 B i fi 20 N 2013 Fi li d 4 M 12 M 2014SC on Land and Environmental Affairs

NEM: Integrated Coastal Management A/B [B 8B –2013 (s76)]

5 Nov 2013 Briefing: 20 Nov 2013Provincial briefings: 28 Jan 2014Provincial public hearings: 4-7 Feb 2014; 11-14 Feb 2014

Finalised: 4 Mar 2014

12 Mar 2014

Negotiating mandates meeting: 18 Feb 2014Final mandates meeting: 4 Mar 2014

SC on Land and Environmental

Marine Living Resources A/B [B 30B – 2013 (s76)]

7 Nov 2013 Briefing: 20 Nov 2013Provincial briefings: 28 Jan


12 Mar 2014Environmental Affairs

A/B [B 30B 2013 (s76)] Provincial briefings: 28 Jan 2014.Provincial public hearings: 4-7 Feb 2014; 11-14 Feb 2014.Negotiating mandates meeting: 25 Feb 2014

2014

meeting: 25 Feb 2014.Final mandates meeting: 4 Mar 2014.

SC on Land and Environmental Affairs

National Water A/B [B 3 –2014 (s75)]

27 Feb 2014 Briefing and possible finalisation: 4 Mar 2014.


12 Mar 2014

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LEGISLATION

NAME OF COMMITTEE

TITLE DATE REFERRED



NEM: Protected Areas A/B[B 28B – 2013 (s75)]

4 Mar 2014 Briefing and possible finalisation: 11 Mar 2014.


SC on Economic Development

Infrastructure Development Bill [B 49B –2013 (s76)]

25 Feb 2014 Briefing: 4 Mar 2014. Provincial briefings: 6-7 Mar 2014

25 Mar 2014 26 Mar 2014

2013 (s76)] Mar 2014.Provincial hearings: 11 Mar 2014Negotiating mandates meeting: 18 Mar 2014.Final mandates meeting: 25 M 201425 Mar 2014.

SC on Public Services

Rental Housing A/B [B 56B – 2013 (s76)]

25 Feb 2014 Briefing: 4 Mar 2014.Provincial briefings: 6-7 Mar 2014.Provincial hearings: 11-14 Mar 2014

25 Mar 2014 26 Mar 2014

Mar 2014Negotiating mandates meeting: 18 Mar 2014.Final mandates meeting: 25 Mar 2014.

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LEGISLATION

NAME OF COMMITTEE

TITLE DATE REFERRED



Restitution of Land Rights A/B [B 35B – 2013 (s76)]

26 Feb 2014 Briefing: 28 Feb 2014.Provincial briefings: 6-7 Mar 2014.Provincial hearings: 10-14 Mar 2014.Negotiating mandates

25 Mar 2014 26 Mar 2014

g gmeeting: 18 Mar 2014.Final mandates meeting: 25 Mar 2014.

SC on Security and Constitutional Development

State Attorney A/B [B 52B –2013 (s76)]

27 Feb 2014 Briefing: 4 Mar 2014.Provincial briefings: 6-7 M 2014

25 Mar 2014 26 Mar 2014

Development Mar 2014.Provincial hearings: 11-14 Mar 2014.Preparation for negotiating mandates meeting: 14 Mar 2014.Negotiating mandates meeting: 19 Mar 2014.Final mandates meeting: 25 Mar 2014.

99

LEGISLATION

NAME OF COMMITTEE

TITLE DATE REFERRED



NEM Laws Third A/B[B 26B – 2013 (s76)]

27 Feb 2014 Briefing: 28 Feb 2014.Provincial briefings: 6-7 Mar 2014.Provincial hearings: 10-14 Mar 2014.Negotiating mandates

25 Mar 2014 26 Mar 2014

g gmeeting: 18 Mar 2014.Final mandates meeting: 25 Mar 2014.


NEM Waste A/B [B 32B –2013 (s76)]

27 Feb 2014 Briefing: 28 Feb 2014.Provincial briefings: 6-7 M 2014

25 Mar 2014 26 Mar 2014

Affairs Mar 2014.Provincial hearings: 10-14 Mar 2014.Negotiating mandates meeting: 18 Mar 2014.Final mandates meeting: 25 Mar 2014.

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LEGISLATION

NAME OF COMMITTEE

TITLE DATE REFERRED


SC on Finance Financial Management of Parliament A/Bill [B 1 – 2014 (s76)]

27 Feb 2014 Briefing: 5 Mar 2014.Provincial briefings: 14 Mar 2014.Negotiating mandates meeting: 19 Mar 2014.Final mandates meeting:

25 Mar 2014 26 Mar 2014

g25 Mar 2014.

SC on Trade and International Relations

National Credit A/B [B 47B– 2013 (s76)]

27 Feb 2014 Briefing: 28 Feb 2014.Provincial briefings: 6-7 Mar 2014.Provincial hearings: 10-14

25 Mar 2014 26 Mar 2014

gMar 2014Negotiating mandates meeting: 19 Mar 2014.Final mandates meeting: 25 Mar 2014.

SC W W E t 4 M 2014 B i fi 4 M 2014 25 M 2014 26 M 2014SC on Women, Children and People with Disabilities

Women Empowerment and Gender Equality Bill [B 50 – 2013 (s76)]

4 Mar 2014 Briefing: 4 Mar 2014.Provincial briefings: 6-7 Mar 2014.Provincial hearings: 10-14 Mar 2014.Negotiating mandates

25 Mar 2014 26 Mar 2014

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meeting: 19 Mar 2014.Final mandates meeting: 25 Mar 2014.

LEGISLATION

NAME OF COMMITTEE

TITLE DATE REFERRED


SC on Finance Customs Duty Bill [B 43 –2013 (s77)]

4 Mar 2014 Briefing and finalisation: 11Mar 2014

11 Mar 2014 19 Mar 2014

SC on Finance Customs and Excise A/B [B 44B – 2013 (s75)]

4 Mar 2014 Briefing and finalisation : 11 Mar 2014

11 Mar 2014 19 Mar 2014

SC on Finance Customs Control Bill [B 45B– 2013 (s75)]

4 Mar 2014 Briefing and finalisation : 11 Mar 2014

11 Mar 2014 19 Mar 2014

SC on Education Science & Technology 4 Mar 2014 Briefing: 12 Mar 2014 19 Mar 2014SC on Education and Recreation

Science & Technology Laws A/B [B 36B – 2013 (s75)]

4 Mar 2014 Briefing: 12 Mar 2014

Finalisation: 19 Mar 2014

19 Mar 2014

SC on Security and Constitutional

Determination of Remuneration of Members of Constitutional

To be referred Briefing: 12 Mar 2014Second briefing and adoption: 18 Mar 2014

18 Mar 2014

Developmentof Constitutional Institutions Laws A/B [B 31B – 2013 (s75)]

adoption: 18 Mar 2014

SC on Cooperative Governance and

Local Govt: Municipal Property Rates A/B [B 33B – 2013 (s75)]

To be referred Briefing: 12 Mar 2014 (p)


19 Mar 2014 (p)

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Traditional Affairs33B – 2013 (s75)] Finalisation: 19 Mar 2014

(p)


NAME OF COMMITTEE

TITLE OF DOCUMENT DATE REFERRED

CURRENT STATUS AIM TO FINISH


SC on Education and Recreation

The 2001 Unesco Convention on the Protection of Underwater Cultural Heritage, tabled in terms of section 231(2) of the Constitution, 1996

5 Feb 2014 Briefing: 26 Feb 2014 Finalised: 26 Feb 2014

19 Mar 2014


The 1999 Second Protocol to the 1954 Hague Convention for the Protection of Cultural Property in the event of Armed Conflict, tabled in terms of section 231(2) of the C tit ti 1996


19 Mar 2014

Constitution, 1996


The 1995 Unidroit Convention on Stolen or Illegally Exported Cultural Objects, tabled in terms of section 231(2) of the Constitution, 1996


19 Mar 2014

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INTERVENTIONS

NAME OF COMMITTEE

TITLE DATE REFERRED

CURRENT STATUS AIM TO FINISH

180-DAY PERIOD


SC C ti N ti f i t ti i d 7 A 2013 T b id d b Fifth N tiSC on Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs

Notice of intervention issued in terms of section 139(4) of the Constitution, 1996 to Oudtshoorn Local Municipality Western Cape.

7 Aug 2013 To be considered by Fifth Parliament

No time limit in terms of s139(4) of Constitution

SC on Cooperative Progress reports on the 11 Nov 2013 To be considered by Fifth Governance and Traditional Affairs

intervention issued in terms of section 139(1)(b) of the Constitution, 1996 to Mnquma Local Municipality (Eastern Cape).

Parliament

SC on Cooperative Notice of extension of 30 Jan 2014 To be considered by Fifth No time pGovernance and Traditional Affairs

intervention issued in terms of section 139(4) of the Constitution, 1996 to Oudtshoorn LocalMunicipality Western Cape.

yParliament limit in

terms of s139(4) of Constitution

SC on Cooperative Notice of Intervention issued 12 Feb 2014 Oversight visit: 20 Mar 25 Mar 4 Aug 2014SC on Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs

Notice of Intervention issued in terms of section 139(1)(b) of the Constitution, 1996 to Madibeng Local Municipality, North West.

12 Feb 2014 Oversight visit: 20 Mar 2014 (p)

Adoption of report: 25 Mar 2014 (p)

25 Mar 2014(p)

4 Aug 2014

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AD HOC COMMITTEE

NAME OF COMMITTEE

TITLE DATE ESTABLISHED


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INTERIM JOINT COMMITTEE ON SCRUTINY OF DELEGATED LEGISLATIONDELEGATED LEGISLATION

NAME OF COMMITTEE

TITLE DATE REFERRED


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PETITIONS BEFORE THE COMMITTEE

NAME OF COMMITTEE

TITLE DATE REFERRED


SC P titi All d t f 7 J l 2009 P t ti 11 F b 2014SC on Petitions and Members’Legislative Proposals

Alleged non payments of surplus apportionment submitted by representative of Sasolburg Masalla Benefits Committee

7 Jul 2009 Presentation: 11 Feb 2014.

SC on Petitions Alleged slow service 28 Oct 2010 Consideration: 11 FebSC on Petitions and Members’Legislative Proposals

Alleged slow service delivery submitted by community of Phakamisa (King Williams Town)

28 Oct 2010 Consideration: 11 Feb 2014.

SC on Petitions SA Disability Concerned 28 Oct 2010 Committee to schedule.and Members’Legislative Proposals

Group: Challenges facing the disabled people in South Africa

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NAME OF COMMITTEE

TITLE DATE REFERRED


SC P titi C l i t b id t f 12 A t 2010 D lib ti O t bSC on Petitions and Members’Legislative Proposals

Complaint by residents of Extension 5, Chiawelo on the alleged noise and disturbance emanating from the Unity Fellowship Church

12 August 2010 Deliberations: October 2011; 25 October, 6 November 2012.

SC on Petitions JBBSSW Taxi Association: 9 June 2011 Committee to scheduleSC on Petitions and Members’Legislative Proposals

JBBSSW Taxi Association: Submission of a petition regarding cross-border operation

9 June 2011 Committee to schedule.

SC on Petitions Submission of a petition 26 September Deliberations: 25 October, and Members’Legislative Proposals

from Mr Paul Mkhize regarding the re-opening of an inquest on the death of his wife

2011 6 November 2012.Further deliberations: 15 May 2013.Consideration: 18 September 2013 (postponed), 26 Feb 2014.

SC on Petitions and Members’Legislative Proposals

Asbestos Mineworkers: Payment of compensation to the former Asbestos Mineworkers

21 January 2011 Consideration: 9 October 2013 (postponed), 11 Feb 2014.

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NAME OF COMMITTEE

TITLE DATE REFERRED


SC P titi W t h t i th 3 F b 2011 D lib ti 25 O t 2012SC on Petitions and Members’Legislative Proposals

Water shortages in the Mathabatha location, Limpopo

3 February 2011 Deliberations: 25 Oct 2012.

SC P titi C l i t b I t b 17 M h 2011 C id ti 26 F bSC on Petitions and Members’Legislative Proposals

Complaint by Intabazwe Youth Development with regard to the planned alternative road passing N3 Harrismith

17 March 2011 Consideration: 26 Feb 2014.

SC P titi M J h Nhl f 8 A il 2011 D lib ti 6 N bSC on Petitions and Members’Legislative Proposals

Mr Johannes Nhlapo of Steve Tshwete Municipality:Allegations of fraud, nepotism and unethical conduct

8 April 2011 Deliberations: 6 November 2012.

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NAME OF COMMITTEE

TITLE DATE REFERRED


SC P titi C l i t di th 19 M 2011 D lib ti 25 O t bSC on Petitions and Members’Legislative Proposals

Complaint regarding the conduct of the Department of Education in Motheo District

19 May 2011 Deliberations: 25 October 2012.

SC on Petitions Supression of human rights 31 August 2011 Committee to scheduleSC on Petitions and Members’Legislative Proposals

Supression of human rights by the Department of Correctional Services

31 August 2011 Committee to schedule.

SC on Petitions Slow service delivery by the 6 October 2011 Committee to scheduleSC on Petitions and Members’Legislative Proposals

Slow service delivery by the Fort Beaufort Municipality

6 October 2011 Committee to schedule.

SC on Petitions Failure by the employer to 6 October 2011 Committee to scheduleSC on Petitions and Members’Legislative Proposals

Failure by the employer to pay unemployment insurance fund benefits


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NAME OF COMMITTEE

TITLE DATE REFERRED


SC P titi Sl i d li i 13 O t b 2011 C itt t h d lSC on Petitions and Members’Legislative Proposals

Slow service delivery in Mafefe


SC on Petitions Alleged discrimination by the 19 October 2011 Committee to scheduleSC on Petitions and Members’Legislative Proposals

Alleged discrimination by the Department of Correctional Services


SC on Petitions Alleged unfair dismissal by 27 October 2011 Committee to scheduleSC on Petitions and Members’Legislative Proposals

Alleged unfair dismissal by the SAPS


SC on Petitions Delays in finalizing Ms 2 November Committee to scheduleSC on Petitions and Members’Legislative Proposals

Delays in finalizing Ms Pauline Mavuso’s special pension

2 November 2011

Committee to schedule.

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NAME OF COMMITTEE

TITLE DATE REFERRED


SC P titi All d l i 3 N b C itt t h d lSC on Petitions and Members’Legislative Proposals

Alleged slow service delivery in Ward 77, Ivory Park

3 November 2011


SC on Petitions Alleged failure by the 18 November Committee to scheduleSC on Petitions and Members’Legislative Proposals

Alleged failure by the Department of Water Affairs to address Artisans’grievances

18 November 2011


SC on Petitions Alleged improper conduct by 18 November Committee to scheduleSC on Petitions and Members’Legislative Proposals

Alleged improper conduct by a member of the SAPS

18 November 2011


SC on Petitions Submission of petition from 3 February 2012 Committee to scheduleSC on Petitions and Members’Legislative Proposals

Submission of petition from Mr W M Mvunge of Ward 24 (Wild Coast) in Mqanduli, Eastern Cape Province regarding challenges facing the community of Ward 24.

3 February 2012 Committee to schedule.

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NAME OF COMMITTEE

TITLE DATE REFERRED


SC P titi Di t b t t t 9 M 2012 C itt t h d lSC on Petitions and Members’Legislative Proposals

Dispute between trustees and beneficiaries: Tshepo E Ntjha Trust

9 May 2012 Committee to schedule.

SC on Petitions and Members’

Alleged fraud, corruption, nepotism and

9 May 2012 Deliberations: 25 Oct 2012.

Legislative Proposals

maladministration in Thaba Chweu Municipality


Petition from Mr Phetoe and Former Members of the Bophuthatswana Defence Force


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Petition from Mr Frans Ndoyisile from the Free State Province



Petition from Mr Mosai Jacob from the Free State Province


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NAME OF COMMITTEE

TITLE DATE REFERRED


SC P titi P titi f M M l l 24 O t b 2012 C itt t h d lSC on Petitions and Members’Legislative Proposals

Petition from Mr Mpumelelo Wisdom Ndlebe regarding the alleged unfair treatment by Correctional Servicesofficials


SC on Petitions Complaint from Mr Philiph 24 October 2012 Deliberations: 6 Nov 2012.and Members’Legislative Proposals

p pMalahlela, an inmate from Kutama Sinthumule Correctional Centre

SC on Petitions and Members’Legislative

Petition from Mr Joseph Williams of Cape Town (Western Cape) regarding

1 November 2012



(Western Cape), regarding the alleged unfair treatment by the officials of the City of Cape Town

SC on Petitions and Members’Legislative

Petition from Mr Justice Lunuburg, regardingth ll d f il b th

1 November 2012



the alleged failure by the Gauteng Department of Public Transport, Roads and Public Works to transfer title deeds to the beneficiaries of the Gauteng Small Farmer Support Programme

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Support Programme


NAME OF COMMITTEE

TITLE DATE REFERRED


SC P titi S b i i f titi 3 D b P t ti b titiSC on Petitions and Members’Legislative Proposals

Submission of a petition from Mr Andrew Sehume of Midrand, Gauteng regarding the alleged violations of his human rights

3 December 2012

Presentation by petitioner: 3 May 2013.

Consideration: 9 Oct 2013 (postponed).

SC on Petitions Submission of a petition 3 December Committee to scheduleSC on Petitions and Members’Legislative Proposals

Submission of a petition from Ms Salome Barnes of King Williams Town, Eastern Cape, regarding the alleged illegal occupation of her farm

3 December 2012


SC on Petitions and Members’

Submission of a petition from M Sineke (Community

31 January 2013 Committee to schedule.and MembersLegislative Proposals

from M Sineke (Communityrepresentative), regarding the alleged poor rural electrification plan and lack of service delivery in Lwandlana Location, MountFrere in the Province of theFrere in the Province of the Eastern Cape.

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NAME OF COMMITTEE

TITLE DATE REFERRED


SC P titi S b i i f titi f 31 J C id ti 18 SSC on Petitions and Members’Legislative Proposals

Submission of a petition from Mr Sbusiso Ntombela(Community representative), regarding the alleged lack of delivery of basic services in Babanango Location, Zululand District Municipality

31 January 2013

Consideration: 18 Sep 2013 (postponed).

Zululand District Municipality in the Province of Kwazulu-Natal.

SC on Petitions and Members’Legislative P l

Submission of a petition from Mr K Dibe (Community representative), regarding

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31 January 2013

Consideration: 9 Oct 2013 (postponed).

Proposals allegations of gross misconduct against certain officials of the Ventersdorp Local Municipality in the Province of North West.


SC on Petitions Submission of a petition from 6 February Committee to schedule.and Members’Legislative Proposals

Hon. M P Jacobs, NCOP Permanent Delegate, regarding the alleged unlawful arrest and subsequent death of Thapelo Ditema of Bophelong Township, in the Province of Free State

2013

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Province of Free State.


NAME OF COMMITTEE

TITLE DATE REFERRED


SC P titi S b i i f titi f 15 A il 2013 C itt t h d lSC on Petitions and Members’Legislative Proposals

Submission of a petition from Mr M Makalima of Tsolo Location, Mount Fletcher, Eastern Cape, regarding the alleged lack of provision of basic services in Tsitsana Location

15 April 2013 Committee to schedule.

Location.


Submission of a petition from Mr Z Luhabe regarding the alleged refusal by the Nyandeni Local Municipality to grant an observer status to the Libode Ratepayers Assoc


the Libode Ratepayers Assoc.


Submission of a petition from Ms S E Mokhosoa of Bochabela in Bloemfontein, regarding the alleged negligence by the police.


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NAME OF COMMITTEE

TITLE DATE REFERRED


SC P titi S b i i f titi f 31 M 2013 C itt t h d lSC on Petitions and Members’Legislative Proposals

Submission of a petition from Ms Lynda Nomonde Mbambisa, of Gauteng Province, regarding the alleged failure to finalize her pension payout by the Government Employees


Government Employees Pension Fund (GEPF).


Submission of a petition from Cllr L Tshabalala, City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality, Gauteng Province regarding the


Province, regarding the alleged noise nuisance caused by loud amplified sound generated at the tented church in Kaalfontein, Midrand, City of Johannesburg. g

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NAME OF COMMITTEE

TITLE DATE REFERRED


SC P titi S b i i f titi f 31 M 2013 C itt t h d lSC on Petitions and Members’Legislative Proposals

Submission of a petition from Mr Mthetheleli Baqwa, a community representative, regarding the alleged slow service delivery in Mzongwana and Makhoba villages in Matatiele Eastern


villages, in Matatiele, Eastern Cape Province.


Submission of a petition by Hon. Mr M P Jacobs (NCOPPermanent Delegate) on behalf of the petitioners of M h l i F St t

12 June 2013 Committee to schedule.

Meqheleng in Free State Province, regarding the alleged violation of theirhuman rights by the officials of the Department of Home Affairs and the South African Police ServicesPolice Services.

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NAME OF COMMITTEE

TITLE DATE REFERRED


SC P titi S b i i f titi f 5 A t 2013 C itt t h d lSC on Petitions and Members’Legislative Proposals

Submission of a petition from Mrs V Mquqo of Mdantsane, NU1, Eastern Cape Province regarding the alleged dismissal of her son from the Bayville Special School.



Submission of a petition from Mr L N Mgquba of Bizana, Eastern Cape Province regarding the alleged lack of provision of basic services in Bizana, Ward 9.



Submission of a petition from Mr Zibuyile Nxele of Inanda, KwaZulu-Natal Province regarding the alleged lack of provision of basic services in Bhekinqola, Ward 57.



Submission of a petition from Mr M J Tlale of Merafong, Gauteng Province regarding the complaint against the Matjhabeng Local Municipality.

14 October 2013


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OTHER MATTERS BEFORE COMMITTEES

NAME OF COMMITTEE

TITLE DATE REFERRED


SC on Education Notice of shortlisted 26 April 2013 Briefing: 5 Jun 2013 Finalised: 11 JunSC on Education and Recreation

Notice of shortlisted candidates to serve on the governing board of the National Research Foundation (NRF).

26 April 2013 Briefing: 5 Jun 2013.

Deliberations: 11 Jun 2013.

Finalised: 11 Jun 2013


Progress report dated 26 March 2012 on the provisional suspension from office of Magistrate M T Masinga, a magistrate in

18 April 201227 Feb 2014

Briefing: 31 Oct 2012; 19 Feb 2013.

Progress report: 22 Oct 2013Masinga, a magistrate in

Umlazi, tabled in terms of section 13(3)(f) of the Magistrates Act, 1993 (Act No 90 of 1993).

2013.

The Committee is awaiting further reports from the Magistrates Commission.

Progress report: 11 Mar 2014.

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NAME OF COMMITTEE

TITLE DATE REFERRED



Progress report dated 26 March 2012 on the provisional suspension from office of Magistrate I W O M Morake, a magistrate in Lichtenburg, tabled in terms

f ti 13(3)(f) f th

18 April 201227 Feb 2014

Briefing: 31 October 2012; 19 February 2013Progress report: 22 October 2013The Committee is awaiting further reports from the

of section 13(3)(f) of the Magistrates Act, 1993 (Act No 90 of 1993).

pMagistrates Commission.Progress report: 11 Mar 2014


Progress report dated 26 March 2012 on the provisional suspension from

18 April 201227 Feb 2014

Briefing: 31 October 2012; 19 February 2013P t 22Development provisional suspension from

office of Magistrate T R Rambau, a magistrate in Limpopo, tabled in terms of section 13(3)(f) of the Magistrates Act, 1993 (Act No 90 of 1993).

Progress report: 22 October 2013The Committee is awaiting further reports from the Magistrates Commission.Progress report: 11 Mar 2014

)2014


Progress report dated 12 February 2014 on the provisional suspension from office of Chief Magistrate J F Van

27 Feb 2014 Briefing: 11 Mar 2014

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Schalkwyk, a magistrate at Kempton Park, tabled in terms of section 13(3)(f) of the Magistrates Act, 1993 (Act No 90 of 1993).


NAME OF COMMITTEE

TITLE DATE REFERRED


Joint Standing Committee on Defence

2011 Annual Report of National Conventional Arms Control Committee

2 May 2012 Committee to schedule

SC on Trade and International

(a) White Paper on South Africa’s Foreign Policy

6 Feb 2013 Briefing and consideration: 12 MarInternational

RelationsAfrica s Foreign Policy.

(b) Revised White Paper on South Africa’s Participation in International Peace Missions.

consideration: 12 Mar 2014

Briefing and consideration: 12 Feb 2014


Annual Report on the Implementation of the Child Justice Act, 2008

27 Jun 2011 Preparatory briefing: 22 Oct 2013.Briefing: 23 Oct 2013.The Committee is awaiting responses from Inter-sectoral Committee before finalising its report.Meeting postponed in view of legislation: 26 Feb 2014.

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NAME OF COMMITTEE

TITLE DATE REFERRED


SC on Public Services

Housing Development Agency draft regulations, submitted for consultation with Parliament in terms of section 32 of the Housing Development Agency Act

12 Jul 2012 Briefing: 11 Sep 2012


18 Mar 2014

Development Agency Act, 2008 (No 23 of 2008).

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NAME OF COMMITTEE

TITLE DATE REFERRED


SC on Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs

Report on the investigations instituted in terms of section 106(1)(b) of the Local Government: Municipal Systems Act, 2000 (Act No 32 of 2000) to Eastern Cape

5 Nov 2013 To be considered by Fifth Parliament

32 of 2000) to Eastern Cape Municipalities since2009.


Provisional suspension of Magistrate Mr M J Kgomo, an additional magistrate at

20 Feb 2014 Briefing and possible finalisation: 11 Mar 2014

11 Mar 2014

Development an additional magistrate at Randburg in terms of section 13(3)(b) of the Magistrates Act, 1993 (Act No 90 of 1993).

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BUDGET INSTRUMENTS REFERRED/TO BE REFERRED TO COMMITTEESREFERRED TO COMMITTEES

NAME OF COMMITTEE

TITLE TO BE REFERRED/DATE


REFERRED

SC on Appropriations and SC on Finance

2014/15 national budget Lock-up session: 26 Feb 2014.Briefing by Minister of Finance: 27 Feb 2014.

SC on Finance Fiscal Framework and Revenue Proposals

28 Feb 2014 Public hearings: 4 Mar 2014.Adoption of committee report: 5 Mar 2014.


12 Mar 2014

SC on Appropriations

Division of Revenue Bill Briefing by NT: 28 Feb 2014

25 Mar 2014 26 Mar 2014Appropriations 2014.

Provincial briefings: 14 Mar 2014Public hearings, including FFC and Salga: 18 Mar 2014.N ti ti d tNegotiating mandates meeting: 19 Mar 2014.Final mandates meeting and adoption of committee report: 25 Mar 2014.

SC on Appropriation Bill Briefing by NT: 28 Feb

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Appropriations 2014.

OVERSIGHT VISITS/STUDY TOURS UNDERTAKEN BY COMMITTEES

NAME OF COMMITTEE

AGENDA DATE OF VISIT/STUDY TOUR

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MEETINGS OF COMMITTEES OF THE NATIONAL COUNCIL OF PROVINCES

25-28 FEBRUARY 2014

NAME OF COMMITTEE

AGENDA DATE OF MEETING

SUMMARY OF PROCEEDINGS

SC on Labour and Public Enterprises

Briefing by Denel on its turnaround strategy

26 Feb 2014 The report by Denel was well received as it indicated significant progress for Denel as well as the communities at large.

Constitutional Review Committee

Adoption of the 2009-2014 legacy report

27 Feb 2014 The committee adopted its 2009-2014 legacy report.

Committee


Briefing by the Department of Arts and Culture on the on the UNESCO, Hague and Unidroit Conventions.

Briefing by the Department of Basic Education on the schools health and

26 Feb 2014 The Committee was briefed on the three conventions.

The Department of Basic Education had conducted an initial baseline study which revealed that most schools had similar safety and security challenges. The study

Education on the schools health and safety programme.

revealed that 20% of scholars had experienced some form of cyber bullying violence in the past year.

SC on Appropriations

Briefing by National Treasury on Division of Revenue Bill

28 Feb 2014 This was a joint meeting with the Standing Committee on Appropriations. Provincial finance committee chairpersons were also invited, and three attended. National Treasury briefed the Committees on the Division yof Revenue Bill.

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25-28 FEBRUARY 2014

NAME OF COMMITTEE



SC on Trade and international Relations

Consideration of final mandates on Legal Metrology Bill

26 Feb 2014 The Committee received nine final mandates which were in favour of the Bill. The Bill was agreed to without amendment.

SC on Trade and international Relations

Briefing on National Credit A/B 28 Feb 2014 The Department of Trade and Industry provided a concise background to the process and work which culminated in the proposed amendment of the National Credit Act, 2005. The Committee welcome the briefing and reiterated thatThe Committee welcome the briefing and reiterated that further deliberations on the Bill would be conducted in provinces when provincial delegates will be briefing their respective legislatures.

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4-7 MARCH 2014

NAME OF COMMITTEE



SC on Women, Children and People with Disabilities

Briefing by the Department of Women, Children and People with Disabilities on the Women Empowerment and Gender Equality Bill

4 Mar 2014 The Committee was satisfied with the briefing by the Department and announced that provincial briefings would be taking place from 6-7 March. The Committee advised the Department to ensure that officials would be available to be deployed to the provinces to assist the permanent delegates in briefing the provinces.

SC on Finance Public hearings on Fiscal Framework and Revenue Proposals

4 Mar 2014 The meeting was held jointly with the Standing Committee on Finance. The Committees received submissions from interested parties on the Fiscal Framework and Revenue Proposals.

SC on Finance 1.Adoption of Report on Fiscal Framework and Revenue Proposals2 B i fi Fi i l M t f

5 Mar 2014 The first part of the meeting was held jointly with the Standing Committee, during which both Committees

d t d th d ft R t th Fi l F k d2.Briefing on Financial Management of Parliament Amendment Bill

adopted the draft Report on the Fiscal Framework and Revenue Proposals. During the second part the Select Committee received a briefing from the Senior Parliamentary Legal Advisor, Adv Jenkins, on the Financial Management of Parliament Amendment Bill.

SC on Education d R ti

Annual Report briefing by the National Students Financial Aid Scheme

5 Mar 2014 The Committee commended NSFAS on the work done during the period covered However concerns were raisedand Recreation Students Financial Aid Scheme

(NSFAS) 2012/2013during the period covered. However, concerns were raised regarding challenges with student accommodation.

SC on Economic Development

Briefing on Infrastructure Development Bill

4 Mar 2014 The Department reported on the background of the bill and on what the Bill seeks to achieve. The Minister reiterated that the current 18 Strategic Integrated Projects (SIPs) identified in the National Infrastructure Plan would remain key strategic focused infrastructure projects The

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remain key strategic focused infrastructure projects. The approach advocated by the proposed legislation seeks to enhance integrated regional development with clear focus on social infrastructure, and productive infrastructure.

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