Source: Parliament of the Republic of South Africa | Sep 04, 2018

Labour Committee calls for full investigation of the Denel Munitions Factory explosion

At the centre of the investigation must be an analysis of adherence to health and safety laws

The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Labour, Mr Lemias Mashile, has called for a full investigation into the explosion that claimed an unconfirmed number of lives at the Rheinmetall Denel munitions factory on the outskirts of Cape Town. The Department of Labour, in consultation with Denel, must expedite the…

Source: Parliament of the Republic of South Africa | Aug 29, 2018

Enhance Legislative Oversight and Public Participation In Budget Processes

The African Network of Parliamentary Budget Offices (AN-PBO) is a platform for African Parliamentary Budget Offices (PBOs) and similar institutions to share ideas and experiences about strengthening support for parliamentary fiscal oversight

Parliamentary Budget Offices  (PBOs) – established in several countries to enhance legislative oversight over the budget – should also play a supportive role in enhancing public participation in budget processes. This is because these offices, by enhancing the capacity of Members of Parliament (MPs) to engage more fully with budget…

Source: Parliament of the Republic of South Africa | Aug 29, 2018

Deputy President David Mabuza to answer questions in the National Assembly

Deputy President David Mabuza will answer questions for oral reply from Members of Parliament in the National Assembly (NA) tomorrow, Thursday 30 August 2018. The six questions which Deputy president Mabuza is scheduled to cover include the following topics: Government’s programmes to continue building on Madiba’s legacy of forging national…

Source: Parliament of the Republic of South Africa | Aug 29, 2018

Member of Parliament Ms Tsapane Kwedi Mampuru expresses confidence in the National Council of Provinces’ (NCOP) Outreach Programme called Taking Parliament to the People

The view expressed by a leader of the delegation visiting a number of healthcare facilities in Botshabelo - Mangaung Metropolitan Munipality, Ms Tsapane Kwedi Mampuru, as part of the National Council of Provinces’ (NCOP) Taking Parliament to the People Campaign (TPTTP) in the Free State

The work of the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) begins with people’s needs and ends with public’s feedback on their experiences of service delivery. This was a view expressed by a leader of the delegation visiting a number of healthcare facilities in Botshabelo - Mangaung Metropolitan Munipality, Ms Tsapane Kwedi…

Source: Parliament of the Republic of South Africa | Aug 28, 2018

Police Committee calls for Independent Investigation into Hawks Conduct

The Chairperson of the committee, Mr Francois Beukman, said it is imperative that members of the DPCI, especially high-ranking members, should act without fear or favour to uphold the law

The Portfolio Committee on Police has noted with serious concern the allegations made in relation to the conduct of high-ranking officials of the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI) at the Judicial Commission of Inquiry into allegations of State Capture yesterday. The Chairperson of the committee, Mr Francois Beukman, said…

Source: Parliament of the Republic of South Africa | Aug 28, 2018

Standing Committee on Public Accounts (SCOPA) welcomes State Information Technology Agency (SITA) Report on Forensic Investigations on Rofin and Fundudzi Contract

SCOPA has noted the action taken internally by SITA and action taken on referring some matters to the South African Police Service (SAPS)

The Standing Committee on Public Accounts (SCOPA) has welcomed the report presented by the State Information Technology Agency (SITA) on the forensic investigations on the Rofin which also include Forensic Data Analysts and Fundudzi contracts. SCOPA has noted the action taken internally by SITA and action taken on referring some matters to…

Source: Parliament of the Republic of South Africa | Aug 27, 2018

A Statement by the National Council of Provinces’ House Chairperson for Committees, Oversight and Igr, Hon Jomo Nyambi, at a Media Briefing to kickstart the Taking Parliament to The People Report Back Visit to Free State

The delegation will be divided into eight groups consisting of members of the National Council of Provinces, the Provincial Legislature and Councillors from various municipalities in the Free State Province

Ladies and Gentlemen of the media, I greet you all and thank you for joining us for this briefing aimed at outlining the purpose of our visit to the Free State Province this week. You would recall that we visited the Province in 2017. The purpose of this revisit is…

Source: Parliament of the Republic of South Africa | Aug 23, 2018

Police Committee welcomes Arrest of Five Vredenburg Police Officers

The arrest of these five officers is another step in the right direction in cleansing the South African Police Service (Saps) of undesirable elements

The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Police, Mr Francois Beukman, has commended the police for the arrest of five police officers in Vredenburg (Western Cape) for alleged fraud, drug dealing and corruption. “The fight against crime begins with rooting out rogue elements within the police to ensure that only…

Source: Parliament of the Republic of South Africa | Aug 21, 2018

National Assembly and National Council of Provinces Approve Major Legislative Matters at Sittings Today

The National Assembly had earlier approved and referred these Bills to the National Council of Provinces, which has now approved them without amendment

The National Assembly and National Council of Provinces approved several Bills and a convention today. Bills which the National Council of Provinces approved at its sitting this afternoon – and which will now be sent to the President for assent – are the Labour Laws Amendment Bill (a Private Member’s…

Source: Parliament of the Republic of South Africa | Aug 21, 2018

Minister Apologises on Behalf of Ministry and Department for not Showing up for Meeting

Mr Majola said the committee was disappointed and angry when the department did not make a presentation, as expected

At the beginning of a committee meeting today, the Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Energy, Mr Fikile Majola, said it is important to address the events that transpired in a previous meeting, when the Department of Energy failed to appear for a scheduled meeting as a result of a…