REPORT ON BILLS AND OTHER MATTERS BEFORE COMMITTEES OF THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY PREPARED BY COMMITTEE SECTION

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1 REPORT ON BILLS AND OTHER MATTERS BEFORE S OF THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY PREPARED BY SECTION As at 17 July

2 APPROPRIATIONS OF BILL OF REFERRAL TAGGING CURRENT STATUS AIM TO FINISH CONSIDERATION Appropriation Bill Revived 18 Yes Briefing by National Treasury 4 22 July July 2014 [B ] (National June 2014 July Assembly sec 77) (Section 77) Briefing by PBO and FFC on 8 and 9 July 2014 respectively. Briefing by PSC on 15 July Consideration of First Draft Report on 16 July Finalisation 22 July

3 FINANCE OF BILL OF REFERRAL TAGGING CURRENT STATUS AIM TO FINISH CONSIDERATION Development Bank of Revived 18 Yes Briefing 8 July nd term Southern Africa June 2014 Amendment Bill (Section 75) Committee to advertise during [B ] (National the week of 14 July Assembly sec 75) Public hearings 30 July 2014 (p). Finalisation 2 nd term. Financial Management of Parliament A/B [B 1B-14 (National Assembly sec 76)] Revived 24 June 2014 (Returned to NA due to NCOP amendments) Yes Briefing and finalisation 15 Finalised 15 July July 2014 (Section 76) 3

4 INTERNATIONAL AGREEMENTS OF DOCUMENT CURRENT STATUS AIM TO FINISH CONSIDERATION BY HOUSE Portfolio Committee on Transport Annex IV of the International Convention for the Prevention of Marine Pollution from Ships (MARPOL) 73/78 1 July 2014 Briefing and finalisation 29 July July 2014 Portfolio Committee on Transport Annex VI of the International Convention for the Prevention of Marine Pollution from Ships (MARPOL) 73/78 1 July 2014 Briefing and finalisation 29 July July

5 INTERNATIONAL AGREEMENTS OF DOCUMENT CURRENT STATUS AIM TO FINISH CONSIDERATION BY HOUSE Portfolio Committee on Labour Instrument for the Amendment of the Constitution of the International Labour Organization (ILO) July 2014 Consideration 30 July 2014 Portfolio Committee on Labour Adoption of an autonomous Recommendation on the Social Protection Floor by the International Labour Organisation 1 July 2014 Consideration 30 July

6 INTERNATIONAL AGREEMENTS OF DOCUMENT CURRENT STATUS AIM TO FINISH CONSIDERATION BY HOUSE Standing Committee on Finance Agreement between the Government of the Republic of South Africa and the Government of the Kingdom of Swaziland on Mutual Assistance and Co-operation and the Prevention of Fiscal Evasion with Respect to Value Added Tax 16 July 2014 Standing Committee on Finance Agreement between the Government of the Republic of South Africa and the Government of the Kingdom of Lesotho on Mutual Assistance and Co-operation and the Prevention of Fiscal Evasion with Respect to Value Added Tax 16 July

7 INTERNATIONAL AGREEMENTS OF DOCUMENT CURRENT STATUS AIM TO FINISH CONSIDERATION BY HOUSE Standing Committee on Finance Protocol amending the Agreement between the Government of the Republic of South Africa and the Government of the Republic of India for the Avoidance of Double Taxation and Prevention of Fiscal Evasion with Respect to Taxes on Income 16 July 2014 Standing Committee on Finance Protocol amending the Agreement between the Government of the Republic of South Africa and the Republic of Turkey for the Avoidance of Double Taxation and the Prevention of Fiscal Evasion with respect to Taxes on Income 16 July

8 INTERNATIONAL AGREEMENTS OF DOCUMENT CURRENT STATUS AIM TO FINISH CONSIDERATION BY HOUSE Standing Committee on Finance African Tax Administration Forum Agreement on Mutual Assistance in Tax Matters 16 July 2014 Standing Committee on Finance Southern African Development Community Agreement on Assistance in Tax Matters 16 July 2014 Standing Committee on Finance Agreement between the Government of the Republic Of South Africa and the Government of the Cook Islands for the Exchange of Information Relating to Tax Matters 16 July

9 INTERNATIONAL AGREEMENTS OF DOCUMENT CURRENT STATUS AIM TO FINISH CONSIDERATION BY HOUSE Standing Committee on Finance Agreement between the Government of the Republic of South Africa and the Government of Barbados for the Exchange of Information Relating to Tax Matters 16 July 2014 Standing Committee on Finance Agreement between 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 16 July

10 INTERNATIONAL AGREEMENTS OF DOCUMENT CURRENT STATUS AIM TO FINISH CONSIDERATION BY HOUSE Standing Committee on Finance Agreement between the Government of the Republic of South Africa and the Republic of Argentina for the Exchange of Information Relating to Tax Matters 16 July 2014 Standing Committee on Finance Agreement between the Government of the Republic of South Africa and the Government of the Principality of Liechtenstein for the Exchange of Information Relating to Tax Matters 16 July

11 INTERNATIONAL AGREEMENTS OF DOCUMENT CURRENT STATUS AIM TO FINISH CONSIDERATION BY HOUSE Standing Committee on Finance Agreement between the government of the Republic of South Africa and the Government of Belize for the Exchange of Information Relating to Tax Matters 16 July 2014 Standing Committee on Finance Agreement between the Government of the Republic of South Africa and the Government of the United States of America to Improve International Tax Compliance and to Implement FATCA, the Annexes thereto and the Memorandum of Understanding 16 July

12 REPORT ON LEGISLATION AND OTHER MATTERS BEFORE S OF THE NATIONAL COUNCIL OF PROVINCES 26 February 12 March

13 Executive Summary 1. Legislation before Committees Thirteen Bills are before Committees: 1.1 Infrastructure Development Bill [B 49B 2013 (s76)] SC on Economic Development 1.2 Rental Housing A/B [B 56B 2013 (s76)] SC on Public Services 1.3 Restitution of Land Rights A/B [B 35B 2013 (s76)] SC on Land and Environmental Affairs 1.4 NEM Laws 3rd A/B [B 26B 2013 (s76)] SC on Land and Environmental Affairs 1.5 NEM: Waste A/B [B 32B 2013 (s76)] SC on Land and Environmental Affairs 1.6 National Credit A/B [B 47B 2013 (s76)] SC on Trade and International Relations 1.7 State Attorney A/B [B 52B 2013 (s76)] SC on Security and Constitutional Development 1.8 Financial i Management of Parliament A/B [B (s76)] SC on Finance 1.9 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 Recreation 1.11 Customs Duty Bill [B (s77)] SC on Finance 1.12 Customs and Excise A/B [B 44B 2013 (s75)] SC on Finance 1.13 Customs Control Bill [B 45B 2013 (s75)] SC on Finance (Slides 7-12) 2

14 Executive Summary 2. International Agreements (Slides 13) 3

15 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) 4

16 Executive Summary (cont) 5. Joint Committees dealing with other matters (Slide 16) 6. Petitions (Slides 17-30) 7. Other matters before Committees (Slides 31-35) 8. Budget instruments for 2014 referred to Committees (Slide 36) 5

17 Executive Summary (cont) 9. Oversight/study tours undertaken by committees No 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) 6

18 LEGISLATION CURRENT STATUS AIM TO FINISH CONSIDERATION SC on Land and NEM: Integrated t Coastal 5 Nov 2013 Briefing: 20 Nov 2013 Finalised: 4 Mar 12 Mar 2014 Environmental Management A/B [B 8B Provincial briefings: 28 Jan 2014 Affairs 2013 (s76)] 2014 Provincial public hearings: 4-7 Feb 2014; Feb 2014 Negotiating mandates meeting: 18 Feb 2014 Final mandates meeting: 4 Mar 2014 SC on Land and Environmental Affairs SC on Land and Environmental Affairs Marine Living Resources A/B [B 30B 2013 (s76)] 7 Nov 2013 Briefing: 20 Nov 2013 Provincial briefings: 28 Jan Provincial public hearings: 4-7 Feb 2014; Feb Negotiating mandates meeting: 25 Feb Final mandates meeting: 4 Mar National Water A/B [B (s75)] 27 Feb 2014 Briefing and possible finalisation: 4 Mar Finalised: 4 Mar 2014 Finalised: 4 Mar Mar Mar

19 LEGISLATION CURRENT STATUS AIM TO FINISH CONSIDERATION SC on Land and Environmental Affairs NEM: Protected Areas A/B [B 28B 2013 (s75)] 4 Mar 2014 Briefing and possible finalisation: 11 Mar Finalised: 11 Mar 2014 SC on Economic Development SC on Public Services Infrastructure Development Bill [B 49B 2013 (s76)] 25 Feb 2014 Briefing: 4 Mar Provincial briefings: 6-7 Mar Provincial hearings: 11 Mar 2014 Negotiating mandates meeting: 18 Mar Final mandates meeting: 25 Mar Rental Housing A/B [B 56B 2013 (s76)] 25 Feb 2014 Briefing: 4 Mar Provincial briefings: 6-7 Mar Provincial hearings: Mar 2014 Negotiating mandates meeting: 18 Mar Final mandates meeting: 25 Mar Mar Mar Mar Mar

20 LEGISLATION CURRENT STATUS AIM TO FINISH CONSIDERATION SC on Land and Environmental Affairs Restitution of Land Rights A/B [B 35B 2013 (s76)] 26 Feb 2014 Briefing: 28 Feb Provincial briefings: 6-7 Mar Provincial hearings: Mar Negotiating gmandates meeting: 18 Mar Final mandates meeting: 25 Mar SC on Security and State Attorney A/B [B 52B 27 Feb 2014 Briefing: 4 Mar Constitutional 2013 (s76)] Provincial briefings: 6-7 Development Mar Provincial hearings: Mar Preparation for negotiating mandates meeting: 14 Mar Negotiating mandates meeting: 19 Mar Final mandates meeting: 25 Mar Mar Mar Mar Mar

21 LEGISLATION CURRENT STATUS AIM TO FINISH CONSIDERATION SC on Land and Environmental Affairs NEM Laws Third A/B [B 26B 2013 (s76)] 27 Feb 2014 Briefing: 28 Feb Provincial briefings: 6-7 Mar Provincial hearings: Mar Negotiating g mandates meeting: 18 Mar Final mandates meeting: 25 Mar SC on Land and NEM Waste A/B [B 32B 27 Feb 2014 Briefing: 28 Feb Environmental 2013 (s76)] Provincial briefings: 6-7 Affairs Mar Provincial hearings: Mar Negotiating mandates meeting: 18 Mar Final mandates meeting: 25 Mar Mar Mar Mar Mar

22 LEGISLATION CURRENT STATUS AIM TO FINISH CONSIDERATION SC on Finance Financial Management of Parliament A/Bill [B (s76)] 27 Feb 2014 Briefing: 5 Mar Provincial briefings: 14 Mar Negotiating mandates meeting: 19 Mar Final mandates meeting: 25 Mar Mar Mar 2014 SC on Trade and International Relations National Credit A/B [B 47B 2013 (s76)] 27 Feb 2014 Briefing: 28 Feb Provincial briefings: 6-7 Mar Provincial hearings: Mar 2014 Negotiating mandates meeting: 19 Mar Final mandates meeting: 25 Mar Mar Mar 2014 SC on Women, Women Empowerment 4 Mar 2014 Bi Briefing: 4 Mar Mar Mar 2014 Children and and Gender Equality Bill Provincial briefings: 6-7 People with [B (s76)] Mar Disabilities Provincial hearings: Mar Negotiating mandates meeting: 19 Mar Final mandates meeting: 25 Mar

23 LEGISLATION CURRENT STATUS AIM TO FINISH CONSIDERATION SC on Finance Customs Duty Bill [B (s77)] 4 Mar 2014 Briefing and finalisation: 11 Mar Mar Mar 2014 SC on Finance Customs and Excise A/B [B 44B 2013 (s75)] 4 Mar 2014 Briefing and finalisation : 11 Mar Mar Mar 2014 SC on Finance Customs Control Bill [B 45B 2013 (s75)] 4 Mar 2014 Briefing and finalisation : 11 Mar Mar Mar 2014 SC on Education Science & Technology 4 Mar 2014 Briefing: 12 Mar Mar 2014 and Recreation Laws A/B [B 36B 2013 (s75)] Finalisation: 19 Mar 2014 SC on Security and Constitutional Development SC on Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Determination of Remuneration of Members of Constitutional Institutions Laws A/B [B 31B 2013 (s75)] To be referred Briefing: 12 Mar 2014 Second briefing and adoption: 18 Mar 2014 Local Govt: Municipal Property Rates A/B [B 33B 2013 (s75)] To be referred Briefing: 12 Mar 2014 (p) Finalisation: 19 Mar 2014 (p) 18 Mar Mar 2014 (p) 12

24 INTERNATIONAL AGREEMENTS OF DOCUMENT CURRENT STATUS AIM TO FINISH CONSIDERATION 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, Feb 2014 Briefing: 26 Feb 2014 Finalised: 26 Feb Mar 2014 SC on Education and Recreation 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 Constitution, Feb 2014 Briefing: 26 Feb 2014 Finalised: 26 Feb Mar 2014 SC on Education and Recreation The 1995 Unidroit Convention on Stolen or Illegally Exported Cultural Objects, tabled in terms of section 231(2) of the Constitution, Feb 2014 Briefing: 26 Feb 2014 Finalised: 26 Feb Mar

25 INTERVENTIONS CURRENT STATUS AIM TO FINISH 180-DAY PERIOD SC on Cooperative Notice of intervention ti issued 7 Aug 2013 To be considered d by Fifth No time Governance and Parliament Traditional Affairs in terms of section 139(4) of the Constitution, 1996 to Oudtshoorn Local Municipality Western Cape. 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 limit in terms of s139(4) of Constitution SC on Cooperative Notice of extension of 30 Jan 2014 To be considered by Fifth No time Governance and Parliament Traditional Affairs intervention issued in terms of section 139(4) of the Constitution, 1996 to Oudtshoorn Local Municipality Western Cape. 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 2014 Governance and 2014 (p) 2014(p) Traditional Affairs in terms of section 139(1)(b) of the Constitution, 1996 to Madibeng Local Municipality, North West. Adoption of report: 25 Mar 2014 (p) CONSIDERATION 14

26 AD HOC ESTABLISHED CURRENT STATUS AIM TO FINISH CONSIDERATION 15

27 INTERIM JOINT ON SCRUTINY OF DELEGATED LEGISLATION CURRENT STATUS AIM TO FINISH CONSIDERATION 16

28 PETITIONS BEFORE THE Alleged non payments of 7 Jul 2009 Presentation: ti 11 Feb surplus apportionment submitted by representative of Sasolburg Masalla Benefits Committee Alleged slow service 28 Oct 2010 Consideration: 11 Feb delivery submitted by community of Phakamisa (King Williams Town) CURRENT STATUS AIM TO FINISH CONSIDERATION SA Disability Concerned 28 Oct 2010 Committee to schedule. Group: Challenges facing the disabled people in South Africa 17

29 PETITIONS BEFORE THE Complaint tby residents of 12 August 2010 Deliberations: October Extension 5, Chiawelo on the alleged noise and disturbance emanating from the Unity Fellowship Church 2011; 25 October, 6 November JBBSSW Taxi Association: 9 June 2011 Committee to schedule. Submission of a petition regarding cross-border operation CURRENT STATUS AIM TO FINISH CONSIDERATION Submission of a petition 26 September Deliberations: 25 October, from Mr Paul Mkhize regarding the re-opening of an inquest on the death of his wife Asbestos Mineworkers: Payment of compensation to the former Asbestos Mineworkers November Further deliberations: 15 May Consideration: 18 September 2013 (postponed), 26 Feb January 2011 Consideration: 9 October 2013 (postponed), 11 Feb

30 PETITIONS BEFORE THE Water shortages in the 3 February 2011 Deliberations: 25 Oct Mathabatha location, Limpopo CURRENT STATUS AIM TO FINISH CONSIDERATION Complaint tby Intabazwe 17 March 2011 Consideration: 26 Feb Youth Development with regard to the planned alternative road passing N3 Harrismith Mr Johannes Nhlapo of 8 April 2011 Deliberations: 6 November Steve Tshwete Municipality: Allegations of fraud, nepotism and unethical conduct 19

31 PETITIONS BEFORE THE Complaint regarding the 19 May 2011 Deliberations: 25 October conduct of the Department of Education in Motheo District CURRENT STATUS AIM TO FINISH CONSIDERATION Supression of human rights 31 August 2011 Committee to schedule. by the Department of Correctional Services Slow service delivery by the 6 October 2011 Committee to schedule. Fort Beaufort Municipality Failure by the employer to 6 October 2011 Committee to schedule. pay unemployment insurance fund benefits 20

32 PETITIONS BEFORE THE Slow service delivery in 13 October 2011 Committee to schedule. Mafefe CURRENT STATUS AIM TO FINISH CONSIDERATION Alleged discrimination by the 19 October 2011 Committee to schedule. Department of Correctional Services Alleged unfair dismissal by 27 October 2011 Committee to schedule. the SAPS Delays in finalizing Ms 2 November Committee to schedule. Pauline Mavuso s special pension

33 PETITIONS BEFORE THE Alleged slow service 3N November Committee to schedule. delivery in Ward 77, Ivory 2011 Park CURRENT STATUS AIM TO FINISH CONSIDERATION Alleged failure by the 18 November Committee to schedule. Department of Water Affairs to address Artisans grievances 2011 Alleged improper conduct by 18 November Committee to schedule. a member of the SAPS 2011 Submission of petition from 3 February 2012 Committee to schedule. Mr W M Mvunge of Ward 24 (Wild Coast) in Mqanduli, Eastern Cape Province regarding challenges facing the community of Ward

34 PETITIONS BEFORE THE Dispute between trustees t 9 May 2012 Committee to schedule. and beneficiaries: Tshepo E Ntjha Trust Alleged fraud, corruption, nepotism and maladministration in Thaba Chweu Municipality CURRENT STATUS AIM TO FINISH CONSIDERATION 9 May 2012 Deliberations: 25 Oct Petition from Mr Phetoe and Former Members of the Bophuthatswana Defence Force 16 August 2012 Committee to schedule. Petition from Mr Frans Ndoyisile from the Free State Province 16 August 2012 Committee to schedule. Petition from Mr Mosai Jacob from the Free State Province 16 August 2012 Committee to schedule. 23

35 PETITIONS BEFORE THE Petition from Mr Mpumelelo l 24 October 2012 Committee to schedule. Wisdom Ndlebe regarding the alleged unfair treatment by Correctional Services officials Complaint from Mr Philiph 24 October 2012 Deliberations: 6 Nov Malahlela, an inmate from Kutama Sinthumule Correctional Centre CURRENT STATUS AIM TO FINISH CONSIDERATION Petition from Mr Joseph Williams of Cape Town (Western Cape), regarding the alleged unfair treatment by the officials of the City of Cape Town 1 November 2012 Committee to schedule. Petition from Mr Justice Lunuburg, regarding 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 1 November 2012 Committee to schedule. 24

36 PETITIONS BEFORE THE Submission i of a petition 3D December Presentation ti by petitioner: May from Mr Andrew Sehume of Midrand, Gauteng regarding the alleged violations of his human rights CURRENT STATUS AIM TO FINISH CONSIDERATION Consideration: 9 Oct 2013 (postponed). Submission of a petition 3 December Committee to schedule. from Ms Salome Barnes of King Williams Town, Eastern Cape, regarding the alleged illegal occupation of her farm 2012 Submission of a petition from M Sineke (Community representative), regarding the alleged poor rural electrification plan and lack of service delivery in Lwandlana Location, Mount Frere in the Province of the Eastern Cape. 31 January 2013 Committee to schedule. 25

37 PETITIONS BEFORE THE Submission i of a petition from 31 January Consideration: 18 Sep Mr Sbusiso Ntombela (postponed). (Community representative), regarding the alleged lack of delivery of basic services in Babanango Location, Zululand District Municipality in the Province of Kwazulu- Natal. Submission of a petition from Mr K Dibe (Community representative), regarding allegations of gross misconduct against certain officials of the Ventersdorp Local Municipality in the Province of North West. 31 January 2013 CURRENT STATUS AIM TO FINISH CONSIDERATION Consideration: 9 Oct 2013 (postponed). Committee to schedule. Submission of a petition from 6 February Committee to schedule. 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

38 PETITIONS BEFORE THE Submission i of a petition from 15 April 2013 Committee to schedule. Mr M Makalima of Tsolo Location, Mount Fletcher, Eastern Cape, regarding the alleged lack of provision of basic services in Tsitsana 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. Submission of a petition from Ms S E Mokhosoa of Bochabela in Bloemfontein, regarding the alleged negligence by the police. CURRENT STATUS AIM TO FINISH CONSIDERATION 20 May 2013 Committee to schedule. 21 May 2013 Committee to schedule. 27

39 PETITIONS BEFORE THE Submission i of a petition from 31 May 2013 Committee to schedule. Ms Lynda Nomonde Mbambisa, of Gauteng Province, regarding the alleged failure to finalize her pension payout by the Government Employees Pension Fund (GEPF). Submission of a petition from Cllr L Tshabalala, City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality, Gauteng Province, regarding the alleged noise nuisance caused by loud amplified sound generated at the tented church in Kaalfontein, Midrand, City of Johannesburg. CURRENT STATUS AIM TO FINISH CONSIDERATION 31 May 2013 Committee to schedule. 28

40 PETITIONS BEFORE THE Submission i of a petition from 31 May 2013 Committee to schedule. Mr Mthetheleli Baqwa, a community representative, regarding the alleged slow service delivery in Mzongwana and Makhoba villages, in Matatiele, Eastern Cape Province. Submission of a petition by Hon. Mr M P Jacobs (NCOP Permanent Delegate) on behalf of the petitioners of Meqheleng in Free State t Province, regarding the alleged violation of their human rights by the officials of the Department of Home Affairs and the South African Police Services. CURRENT STATUS AIM TO FINISH CONSIDERATION 12 June 2013 Committee to schedule. 29

41 PETITIONS BEFORE THE Submission i of a petition from 5 August 2013 Committee to schedule. 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. CURRENT STATUS AIM TO FINISH CONSIDERATION 5 August 2013 Committee to schedule. 5 August 2013 Committee to schedule. 14 October 2013 Committee to schedule. 30

42 OTHER MATTERS BEFORE S CURRENT STATUS AIM TO FINISH CONSIDERATION Finalised: 11 Jun 2013 Deliberations: 11 Jun SC on Education Notice of shortlisted 26 April 2013 Briefing: 5 Jun Finalised: 11 Jun and Recreation candidates to serve on the governing board of the National Research Foundation (NRF). SC on Security and Constitutional Development Progress report dated 26 March 2012 on the provisional suspension from office of Magistrate M T Masinga, a magistrate in Umlazi, tabled in terms of section 13(3)(f) of the Magistrates Act, 1993 (Act No 90 of 1993). 18 April Feb 2014 Briefing: 31 Oct 2012; 19 Feb Progress report: 22 Oct The Committee is awaiting further reports from the Magistrates Commission. Progress report: 11 Mar

43 OTHER MATTERS BEFORE S CURRENT STATUS AIM TO FINISH CONSIDERATION BY HOUSE SC on Security and Constitutional Development 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 of section 13(3)(f) of the Magistrates Act, 1993 (Act No 90 of 1993). 18 April Feb 2014 Briefing: 31 October 2012; 19 February 2013 Progress report: 22 October 2013 The Committee is awaiting further reports from the Magistrates Commission. Progress report: 11 Mar 2014 SC on Security and Constitutional Development Progress report dated 26 March 2012 on the 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). 18 April Feb 2014 Briefing: 31 October 2012; 19 February 2013 Progress report: 22 October 2013 The Committee is awaiting further reports from the Magistrates Commission. Progress report: 11 Mar 2014 SC on Security and Constitutional Development Progress report dated 12 February 2014 on the provisional suspension from office of Chief Magistrate J F Van Schalkwyk, a magistrate at Kempton Park, tabled in terms of section 13(3)(f) of the Magistrates Act, 1993 (Act No 90 of 1993). 27 Feb 2014 Briefing: 11 Mar

44 OTHER MATTERS BEFORE S CURRENT STATUS AIM TO FINISH CONSIDERATION BY HOUSE Joint Standing Committee on Defence SC on Trade and International Relations SC on Security and Constitutional Development 2011 Annual Report of National Conventional Arms Control Committee (a) White Paper on South Africa s Foreign Policy. (b) Revised White Paper on South Africa s Participation in International Peace Missions. Annual Report on the Implementation of the Child Justice Act, May 2012 Committee to schedule 6 Feb 2013 Briefing and consideration: 12 Mar 2014 Briefing and consideration: 12 Feb Jun 2011 Preparatory briefing: 22 Oct Briefing: 23 Oct The Committee is awaiting responses from Intersectoral Committee before finalising its report. Meeting postponed in view of legislation: 26 Feb

45 OTHER MATTERS BEFORE S CURRENT STATUS AIM TO FINISH CONSIDERATION BY HOUSE 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, 2008 (No 23 of 2008). 12 Jul 2012 Briefing: 11 Sep 2012 Finalisation: 18 Mar Mar

46 OTHER MATTERS BEFORE S CURRENT STATUS AIM TO FINISH CONSIDERATION BY HOUSE 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 Municipalities since Nov 2013 To be considered by Fifth Parliament SC on Security and Constitutional Development Provisional suspension of Magistrate Mr M J Kgomo, an additional magistrate at Randburg in terms of section 13(3)(b) of the Magistrates Act, 1993 (Act No 90 of 1993). 20 Feb 2014 Briefing and possible finalisation: 11 Mar Mar

47 BUDGET INSTRUMENTS /TO BE TO S SC on Appropriations and SC on Finance SC on Finance TO BE / 2014/15 national budget Lock-up session: 26 Feb Briefing by Minister of Finance: 27 Feb Fiscal Framework and Revenue CURRENT STATUS AIM TO FINISH CONSIDERATION BY HOUSE 28 Feb 2014 Public hearings: 4 Mar Adoption of committee report: 5 Mar SC on Appropriations Division of Revenue Bill Briefing by NT: 28 Feb Provincial briefings: 14 Mar 2014 Public hearings, including FFC and Salga: 18 Mar Negotiating mandates meeting: 19 Mar Final mandates meeting and adoption of committee report: 25 Mar SC on Appropriation Bill Briefing by NT: 28 Feb Appropriations Finalised: 5 Mar Mar Mar Mar

48 OVERSIGHT VISITS/STUDY TOURS UNDERTAKEN BY S AGENDA OF VISIT/STUDY TOUR 37

49 MEETINGS OF S OF THE NATIONAL COUNCIL OF PROVINCES FEBRUARY 2014 SC on Labour and Public Enterprises Constitutional Review Committee SC on Education and Recreation SC on Appropriations AGENDA Briefing by Denel on its turnaround strategy Adoption of the legacy report 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 safety programme. Briefing by National Treasury on Division of Revenue Bill OF MEETING SUMMARY OF PROCEEDINGS 26 Feb 2014 The report by Denel was well received as it indicated significant progress for Denel as well as the communities at large. 27 Feb 2014 The committee adopted its legacy report. 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 revealed that 20% of scholars had experienced some form of cyber bullying violence in the past year. 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 of Revenue Bill. 38

50 MEETINGS OF S OF THE NATIONAL COUNCIL OF PROVINCES FEBRUARY 2014 SC on Trade and international Relations AGENDA Consideration of final mandates on Legal Metrology Bill OF MEETING SUMMARY OF PROCEEDINGS 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, The 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. 39

51 MEETINGS OF S OF THE NATIONAL COUNCIL OF PROVINCES 4-7 MARCH 2014 SC on Women, Children and People with Disabilities SC on Finance SC on Finance SC on Education and drecreation SC on Economic Development AGENDA Briefing by the Department of Women, Children and People with Disabilities on the Women Empowerment and Gender Equality Bill Public hearings on Fiscal Framework and Revenue 1.Adoption of Report on Fiscal Framework and Revenue 2.Briefing Bi on Financial i lmanagement of Parliament Amendment Bill Annual Report briefing by the National Students Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) 2012/2013 Briefing on Infrastructure Development Bill OF MEETING SUMMARY OF PROCEEDINGS 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. 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. 5 Mar 2014 The first part of the meeting was held jointly with the Standing Committee, during which both Committees adopted d the draft Report on the Fiscal Framework and Revenue. 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. 5 Mar 2014 The Committee commended NSFAS on the work done during the period covered. However, concerns were raised regarding challenges with student accommodation. 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 approach advocated by the proposed legislation seeks to enhance integrated regional development with clear focus on social infrastructure, and productive infrastructure. 40