National Assembly: Recent Episodes
Parliament of the Republic of South Africa
South Africa has a bicameral Parliament (two Houses) supported by a joint administration. The National Assembly is the House directly elected by the voters, while the National Council of Provinces is elected by the provinces and represents them to ensure that provincial interests are taken into account in the national sphere of government.The National Assembly has 400 members. The number of seats that a party has in the Assembly is in proportion to the number of voters that voted for it in the elections. National Assembly is led by the Speaker. In performing his or her functions, the Speaker is assisted by the Deputy Speaker and three House Chairpersons, each with specific areas of responsibility determined by the Speaker.
Condolences for Ms A Motaung, MP (40)
Consideration of Report of PC on Transport on Economic Regulation of Transport Bill [B1 – 2020] (s76) (ATC, 16 September 2022, p 4) (no debate)
Second Reading debate: Economic Regulation of Transport Bill B1B – 2020 (77)
Consideration of Report of PC on Transport on National Road Traffic Amendment Bill B7 – 2020 (ATC, 16 September 2022, p 7) (no debate)
Second Reading debate: National Road Traffic Amendment Bill B7B – 2020 (77 PLENARY (HYBRID), 27 September 2022.
Virtual Meeting Platform, 08:30 National Assembly Programme Committee, 29 September 2022.
Debate as Urgent Matter of National Public Importance (Mr L E Mcdonald): The negative impact of heavy duty trucks on the safety of commuters on the roads and the recent loss of lives (95)
Questions for oral reply: (180)
Cluster 5: Economics
Decision of Question on draft resolution (Chief Whip of the Opposition) on Establishment of an ad hoc committee to investigate matters surrounding Phala Phala game farm theft
4. Consideration of Report of PC on Social Development on Fund-raising Amendment Bill B29 – 2020 (ATC, 16 September 2022, p 11) (no debate)
Second Reading debate: Fund-raising Amendment Bill B29B–2020 (77)
Consideration of Report of PC on Public Works and
Infrastructure on Expropriation Bill B23 – 2020 (ATC,
20 September 2022, p 4) (no debate)
Second Reading debate: Expropriation Bill
B23B –2020 (77) NATIONAL ASSEMBLY PLENARY (HYBRID) , 28 September 2022.
Debate as Urgent Matter of National Public Importance (Mr L E Mcdonald): The negative impact of heavy duty trucks on the safety of commuters on the roads and the recent loss of lives (95)
Questions for oral reply: (180)
Cluster 5: Economics
Decision of Question on draft resolution (Chief Whip of the Opposition) on Establishment of an ad hoc committee to investigate matters surrounding Phala Phala game farm theft
4. Consideration of Report of PC on Social Development on Fund-raising Amendment Bill B29 – 2020 (ATC, 16 September 2022, p 11) (no debate)
Second Reading debate: Fund-raising Amendment Bill B29B–2020 (77)
Consideration of Report of PC on Public Works and
Infrastructure on Expropriation Bill B23 – 2020 (ATC,
20 September 2022, p 4) (no debate)
Second Reading debate: Expropriation Bill
B23B –2020 (77) NATIONAL ASSEMBLY PLENARY (HYBRID)A,28 September 2022
Questions to the President. 14:00-17:00 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY PLENARY (HYBRID), 29 September 2022
Mini-plenary:
Draft resolution (Chief Whip of the Opposition): Establishment of an ad hoc committee to investigate matters surrounding Phala Phala game farm theft (90) MINI-PLENARY SESSION (VIRTUAL), 27 September 2022
- Members’ statements (50)
- Consideration of Report of Joint Committee on Ethics and Members’ Interests on 2021 Register of Members’ Interests - Late Disclosures: Contravention of Code of Ethical Conduct and Disclosure of Members’ Interests (ATC, 11 May 2022, p 4) (5)
- Consideration of Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Amendment Bill [B 21D 2020] (National Assembly – sec 75) and of Report of PC on Employment and Labour on amendments proposed by National Council of Provinces (ATC, 31 August 2022, p 13) (5)
- Consideration of Draft notices determining the salaries and allowances of Public Protector, Deputy Public Protector and commissioners of South African Human Rights Commission with effect from 1 April 2021 (Report of PC on Justice and Correctional Services, see ATC, 31 August 2022, p 7) (5)
- Consideration of Draft Regulations of Critical Infrastructure Protection Act, 2019 (Act No 8 of 2019) (Report of PC on Police, see ATC, 31 August 2022, p 10) (5)
- Debate on Heritage Day: Celebrating the legacy of Solomon Linda and South Africa’s indigenous music (88)
- Motions without notice
- Notices of motion NA Plenary (Hybrid),20 September 2022
Mini-plenary 1:
1. Subject for discussion (Ms E L Powell): Solutions to address the crisis of the ongoing illegal land invasions in the Republic (90)
2. Subject for discussion (Mr T N Mmutle): The need for a revised and strengthened regulatory environment to protect the territorial integrity of military bases and associated institutions (90) NA MINI-PLENARY SESSIONS (VIRTUAL), 22 September 2022
Debate as Urgent Matter of National Public Importance (Mr M J Cuthbert): The economic impact of theft and vandalism of public infrastructure (95)
Consideration of Performers’ Protection Amendment Bill [B 24D 2016] (National Assembly – sec 76) and Report of PC on Trade and Industry thereon (ATC, 10 June 2022, p 10) (see Minutes of Proceedings of National Assembly of 1 June 2021, item 6 (43rd Order))
& Consideration of Copyright Amendment Bill [B 13D – 2017] (National Assembly – sec 76) and Report of PC on Trade and Industry thereon (ATC, 10 June 2022, p 2) (see Minutes of Proceedings of National Assembly of 1 June 2021, item 6 (42nd Order)) (5)
Consideration of Report of PC on Mineral Resources and Energy on Fuel Price Increases (ATC, 1 April 2022, p 8) (5) PLENARY (HYBRID), 01 September 2022
- Questions for oral reply: (180)
• Cluster 1: Peace and Security - Consideration of Request for Approval by Parliament of Protocol amending the Agreement between the Government of the Republic of South Africa and the Government of the State of Kuwait for the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes on income (Report of Standing Committee on Finance, see ATC, 25 May 2022, p 4) (5)
- Debate on National Women’s Day: Women’s socio-economic rights, empowerment and resilience (88) NA PLENARY (HYBRID)
Questions to the Deputy President NATIONAL ASSEMBLY PLENARY (HYBRID), 15 September 2022
Questions for oral reply: (180)
Cluster 3: Governance NATIONAL ASSEMBLY PLENARY (HYBRID), 14 September 2022.
14:00 – ±18:15 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY PLENARY (HYBRID)
1.Members’ statements (50)
2.Consideration of Candidate nominated for appointment as Inspector-General of Intelligence Services (Report of JSC on Intelligence, see ATC, 31 August 2022) (5)
3.Consideration of Recommendation of candidates to fill four vacancies on Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) Council (Report of PC on Communications, see ATC, 24 August 2022, p 5) (5)
4. Consideration of Request for Approval by Parliament of Protocols relating to the Amendments to Articles 50(a) and 56 of the Convention on International Civil Aviation (Report of PC on Transport, see ATC, 2 June 2022, p 5) (5)
5.Consideration of Report of PC on Transport on Oversight visits to Mpumalanga, North West and KwaZulu-Natal Provinces from 19 to 23 April 2022 (ATC, 7 June 2022, p 20) (5)
6.Consideration of Reports of Joint Standing Committee on Financial Management of Parliament on:
•Parliament of the Republic of South Africa’s 2021/22 Mid-Year Performance (ATC, 7 March 2022, p 1)
•Parliament of the Republic of South Africa’s 2021/22 Third Quarter Report (ATC, 6 June 2022, p 5) (5)
7. Motions without notice
8.Notices of motion
South Africa has a bicameral Parliament (two Houses) supported by a joint administration. The National Assembly is the House directly elected by the voters, while the National Council of Provinces is elected by the provinces and represents them to ensure that provincial interests are taken into account in the national sphere of government.The National Assembly has 400 members. The number of seats that a party has in the Assembly is in proportion to the number of voters that voted for it in the elections. National Assembly is led by the Speaker. In performing his or her functions, the Speaker is assisted by the Deputy Speaker and three House Chairpersons, each with specific areas of responsibility determined by the Speaker.
NATIONAL ASSEMBLY PLENARY (HYBRID)
1.Debate on Youth Day (88)
2.Consideration of Candidate nominated for appointment as Inspector-General of Intelligence Services (Report of Joint Standing Committee on Intelligence, see ATC, 2 June 2022, p 2) (5)
3.Debate as Urgent Matter of National Public Importance (Mr K J Mileham): Fuel price hikes (95)
South Africa has a bicameral Parliament (two Houses) supported by a joint administration. The National Assembly is the House directly elected by the voters, while the National Council of Provinces is elected by the provinces and represents them to ensure that provincial interests are taken into account in the national sphere of government.The National Assembly has 400 members. The number of seats that a party has in the Assembly is in proportion to the number of voters that voted for it in the elections. National Assembly is led by the Speaker. In performing his or her functions, the Speaker is assisted by the Deputy Speaker and three House Chairpersons, each with specific areas of responsibility determined by the Speaker.
NA PLENARY (HYBRID)
1.Questions to the Deputy President
2.Consideration of Report of Standing Committee on Finance on Financial Sector and Deposit Insurance Levies Bill (ATC, June 2022, p)
3.Consideration of Report of Standing Committee on Finance on Financial Sector and Deposit Insurance Levies (Admin) Bill (ATC, June 2022, p)
4.First Reading debate: Financial Sector and Deposit Insurance Levies Bill [B3B-22] (s77) & Second Reading debate: Financial Sector and Deposit Insurance Levies (Admin) Bill B4B-22 (77)
5.Second Reading: Financial Sector and Deposit Insurance Levies Bill [B3B-22] (s77) (no debate)
6.Consideration of Report of PC on Justice and Correctional Services on Removal from office of Ms JF van Schalkwyk, Chief Magistrate at Kempton Park, in terms of section 13(4) of the Magistrates Act, 1993 (ATC, 1 June 2022, p 3) (5)
NA PLENARY (HYBRID)
1.Debate on Vote 2: Parliament (135)
2.Consideration of Report of PC on Home Affairs on Filling a vacancy in Electoral Commission (ATC, 31 May 2022, p 8) (5)
3.Consideration of Request for Approval by Parliament of Constitutive Act of the African Union Relating to the Pan-African Parliament of 2014 (Report of PC on International Relations and Cooperation, see ATC, 1 June 2022, p 61) (5)
4.Consideration of Report of PC on Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs on Draft Notice on Determination of Remuneration of Independent Constitutional Institutions (ATC, 8 March 2022, p 9) (5)
5.Consideration of Reports on Budget Votes (no debates) [list of reports attached)
South Africa has a bicameral Parliament (two Houses) supported by a joint administration. The National Assembly is the House directly elected by the voters, while the National Council of Provinces is elected by the provinces and represents them to ensure that provincial interests are taken into account in the national sphere of government.The National Assembly has 400 members. The number of seats that a party has in the Assembly is in proportion to the number of voters that voted for it in the elections. National Assembly is led by the Speaker. In performing his or her functions, the Speaker is assisted by the Deputy Speaker and three House Chairpersons, each with specific areas of responsibility determined by the Speaker.
South Africa has a bicameral Parliament (two Houses) supported by a joint administration. The National Assembly is the House directly elected by the voters, while the National Council of Provinces is elected by the provinces and represents them to ensure that provincial interests are taken into account in the national sphere of government.The National Assembly has 400 members. The number of seats that a party has in the Assembly is in proportion to the number of voters that voted for it in the elections. National Assembly is led by the Speaker. In performing his or her functions, the Speaker is assisted by the Deputy Speaker and three House Chairpersons, each with specific areas of responsibility determined by the Speaker.
NATIONAL ASSEMBLY PLENARY (HYBRID)
1.Consideration of Report of PC on Public Enterprises on Oversight visit to Transnet Port of Durban (ATC, 28 March 2022, p 58) (5)
2.Consideration of Report of PC on Police on Oversight visit to Norwood and Tembisa Police Stations (Gauteng Province) on 4 and 5 March 2022 (ATC, 17 March 2022, p 5) (5)
3.Consideration of Report of PC on Water and Sanitation on Oversight visit to Eastern Cape Province (ATC, 14 March 2022, p 5) (5)
Consideration of Report of PC on Police on South African Human Rights Commission Report of North West Provincial Investigative Hearing into lack of Safety and Security Measures in Schools for Children with Disabilities in South Africa (ATC, 8 December 2021, p 57) (5)
National Assembly Plenary
1.Member’s statements (50)
2.Consideration of Report of PC on Police on Criminal Law (Forensic Procedures) Amendment Bill [B 25 – 2021] (ATC, 18 May 2022, p 7) (no debate)
3.Second Reading debate: Criminal Law (Forensic Procedures) Amendment Bill [B 25 – 2021] (s75) (77)
4.Consideration of Report of PC on Higher Education, Science and Innovation on Oversight visit to Northern Cape (ATC, 25 March 2022, p 5) (5)
5.Decision of Questions on Reports of:
•PC on Higher Education, Science and Innovation on Oversight visit to Stellenbosch University (ATC, 25 March 2022, p 54)
•PC on Higher Education, Science and Innovation on Commission for Gender Equality (CGE) Report on Follow-up Hearings on Gender Transformation at Tertiary Institutions 2019/20 (ATC, 8 December 2021, p 59)
•PC on Trade and Industry on Public Protector Report (No 37 of 2018-19) on a systemic investigation into allegations of illegal conversion of goods-carrying Toyota Quantum panel vans into passenger-carrying minibus taxis to transport members of the public for reward (ATC, 22 March 2022, p 74)
•PC on Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development on Oversight visit to Perishable Products Export Control Board and District Six, Western Cape Province on 29 March and 1 April 2022 (ATC, 10 May 2022, p 76)
6.Motions without notice
7.Notices of motion
NATIONAL ASSEMBLY
MINI-PLENARY SESSIONS (VIRTUAL)
Mini-plenary 2:
1. Subject for discussion (Mr B S Yabo): Addressing inequality to advance the socio-economic rights of all and leave no one behind (90)
2.Consideration of Report of PC on Trade and Industry on Public Protector Report (No 37 of 2018-19) on a systemic investigation into allegations of illegal conversion of goods-carrying Toyota Quantum panel vans into passenger-carrying minibus taxis to transport members of the public for reward (ATC, 22 March 2022, p 74) (49)
3. Consideration of Report of PC on Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development on Oversight visit to Perishable Products Export Control Board and District Six, Western Cape Province on 29 March and 1 April 2022 (ATC, 10 May 2022, p 76) (49)
NATIONAL ASSEMBLY
MINI-PLENARY SESSIONS (VIRTUAL)
Mini-plenary 1:
1.Subject for discussion (Mr M Nyhontso): Establishing shared
values in a polarized, diverse society, that could cement a common nationhood and bring a sense of belonging to the most vulnerable (90)
2.Consideration of Report of PC on Higher Education, Science and Innovation on Oversight visit to Stellenbosch University (ATC, 25 March 2022, p 54) (49)
3.Consideration of Report of PC on Higher Education, Science and Innovation on Commission for Gender Equality (CGE) Report on Follow-up Hearings on Gender Transformation at Tertiary Institutions 2019/20 (ATC, 8 December 2021, p 59) (49)
NA PLENARY (HYBRID)
1.Motion (Appointment of Secretary to Parliament)
2.Condolences for Mr Mxolisi Sokatsha, MP (40)
3. Debate on Africa Day: Africa Month – Strengthening resilience and sustainability in nutrition and food security on the African continent (88)
MINI PLENARIES (VIRTUAL)
Vote 28, 24 & 21: Police (includes Independent Police Investigative
Directorate and Civilian Secretariat for the Police Service)
Subcommittee on the Review of the National Assembly Rules, [Consideration of matters referred by the Speaker], Virtual Meeting Platform
NA PLENARY (HYBRID) 1. Debate on Matter of National Public Importance (Mr M Hlengwa): The energy crisis and the threat of a protracted failure of Eskom (95) 2. Consideration of Report of PC on Police on Report of Commission for Gender Equality (CGE) on the State of Shelters in South Africa (ATC, 8 December 2021, p 56) (5) 3. Consideration of Report of PC on Police on Report of South African Human Rights Commission on National Investigative Hearing into Status of Mental Health Care in South Africa (ATC, 8 December 2021, p 54) (5) 4. Consideration of Request for Approval by Parliament of Accession to the Protocol to the African Charter on Human and People’s Rights on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities in Africa (Report of PC on Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, see ATC, 29 March 2022, p 4) (5) 5. Consideration of Request for Approval by Parliament of Accession to the Amended Convention for the Protection, Management and Development of the Marine and Coastal Environment of the Western Indian Ocean (Nairobi Convention) (Report of PC on Environment, Forestry and Fisheries, see ATC, 25 March 2022, p 4) (5) 6. Consideration of Report of Standing Committee on Finance on the Determination of remuneration of members of the Financial and Fiscal Commission, dated 8 September 2021 (ATC, 30 March 2022, p 8) (5)
15 PLENARY (HYBRID) 1. Member’s statements (50) 2. Consideration of Local Government: Municipal Systems Amendment Bill [B 2D – 2019] (s76(1)) and of Report of PC on Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs on amendments proposed by National Council of Provinces (ATC, 24 March 2022, p 6) (5) 3. Debate on Freedom Day: Consolidating our democratic gains by giving enhanced meaning to our constitutional rights through the building of a more equitable society (88) 4. Motions without notice 5. Notices of motion
National Assembly PLENARY (HYBRID Consideration of motion on establishment of Ad Hoc Joint Committee on Flood Disaster Relief and Recovery
NATIONAL ASSEMBLY PLENARY (HYBRID) [GHC] 1. Draft resolution (Mr V Zungula): Motion of no confidence in the President in terms of section 102(2) of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996 (95) 2. Draft resolution (The Leader of the Opposition): Motion of no confidence in the Cabinet in terms of section 102(1) of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996 (95)
NATIONAL ASSEMBLY PLENARY (HYBRID) [GHC] 1. Draft resolution (Mr V Zungula): Motion of no confidence in the President in terms of section 102(2) of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996 (95) 2. Draft resolution (The Leader of the Opposition): Motion of no confidence in the Cabinet in terms of section 102(1) of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996 (95)
Committee for Section 194 Enquiry, (National Assembly), [Briefing by Parliament’s Constitutional and Legal Services Office (CLSO) on litigation relating to the Enquiry; Briefing by Parliament’s Constitutional and Legal Services Office (CLSO) on appointment of Evidence Leader]. Virtual Meeting Platform
NATIONAL ASSEMBLY PLENARY (HYBRID) [GHC] 1. Consideration of Report of ST on Appropriations on Division of Revenue Bill B6 – 2022 2. Second Reading debate: Division of Revenue Bill [B6 – 2022](prop (s76(1)) (77) 3. Committee reports
NATIONAL ASSEMBLY PLENARY (HYBRID) [GHC] Questions for Oral Reply: (180) Cluster 4: Economics
NATIONAL ASSEMBLY PLENARY (HYBRID) [GHC] 1. Member’s statements (50) 2. Legislation (p) 3. Debate on Human Rights Day (88) 4. Motions without notice 5. Notices of motion
NATIONAL ASSEMBLY PLENARY (GHC) 1. Questions for Oral Reply: (180) Cluster 3: Governance
NATIONAL ASSEMBLY PLENARY (HYBRID) 1. Condolences for the following Members: • Mr D M Nkosi (40) • Ms M M Tlou (40) 2. Consideration of Report of PC on Communications on Annual Report and financial statements of State Information Technology Agency (ATC, 1 March 2022, p 32) (5) 3. Consideration of Report of PC on Tourism on Quarter 1 and Quarter 2 Performance Report for 2021/22 financial year (ATC, 1 March 2022, p 4) (5)
NATIONAL ASSEMBLY PLENARY (HYBRID) 1. Questions for Oral Reply: (180) • Cluster 2: Social Services 2. Consideration of Fiscal Framework and Revenue Proposals, 2022 and of Report of ST on Finance thereon (ATC, March 2022, p) (90
PLENARY (HYBRID) 1. Member’s statements (50) 2. Consideration of Report of PC on Basic Education on Oversight visit to North West and Free State Provincial Education Departments (ATC, 24 February 2022, p 4) (5) 3. Debate on International Women’s Day: Gender Equality today for a sustainable tomorrow (88) 4. Motions without notice 5. Notices of motion
NA MINI-PLENARY SESSIONS (Virtual) Mini-plenary 2: • Subject for discussion (EFF): Calling for an end to International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank loans (90) • Subject for discussion (Mr T N Mmutle): Strengthening the security cluster and mobilising society for peace and stability in South Africa, in the region and in Africa (90)
NA MINI-PLENARY SESSIONS (Virtual) Mini-plenary 1: • Subject for discussion (Mr D M Stock): Expanding the comprehensive social security system, in order not to leave anyone behind (90) • Subject for discussion (Mr K J Mileham): The negative impact of the rising cost of high tariffs for electricity and other forms of energy on the Republic (90)
South Africa has a bicameral Parliament (two Houses) supported by a joint administration. The National Assembly is the House directly elected by the voters, while the National Council of Provinces is elected by the provinces and represents them to ensure that provincial interests are taken into account in the national sphere of government.The National Assembly has 400 members. The number of seats that a party has in the Assembly is in proportion to the number of voters that voted for it in the elections. National Assembly is led by the Speaker. In performing his or her functions, the Speaker is assisted by the Deputy Speaker and three House Chairpersons, each with specific areas of responsibility determined by the Speaker.
NATIONAL ASSEMBLY PLENARY (HYBRID) 1. Member’s statements (50) 2. Consideration of National Forests Amendment Bill [B 11D – 2016] (s76) and of Report of PC on Forestry, Fisheries and Environment thereon (ATC, 21 February 2022, p 3) (5) 3. Consideration of National Environmental Management Laws Amendment Bill [B 14F – 2017] (s76) and of Report of PC on Forestry, Fisheries and Environment thereon (ATC, 21 February 2022, p 2) (5) 4. Consideration of Report of PC on Basic Education on First and Second Quarterly Report on performance of Department of Basic Education in meeting its pre-determined objectives for 2021/22 (ATC, 27 January 2022, p 11) (5) 4. Motions without notice 5. Notices of motion
NA PLENARY (Budget Speech) (HYBRID) Introduction: Appropriation Bill B - 2022 and tabling of Division of Revenue Bill B - 2022(1))
Committee for Section 194 Enquiry, (National Assembly), [Briefing by Parliament’s Constitutional and Legal Services Office (CLSO) on the Constitutional Court judgement and proposed way forward; Consideration of Revised Committee Programme; Adoption of Committee minutes of Wednesday, 28 July 2021].
NA PLENARY (HYBRID) 1. Debate on 16 Days of Activism on no violence against women and children: Building safer communities and realising gender equality through socio-economic empowerment of women and youth in the year of Charlotte Maxeke (88) 2. Consideration of Budgetary Review and Recommendation Reports (no debates) 3. Consideration of Request for Approval of The Final Acts of the ITU World Radio Conference 2019 (Report of PC on Communications, see ATC, 23 November 2021, p 2) (5) 4. Consideration of Report of PC on Public Service and Administration on First and second quarter performance of 2020/21 financial year for Budget vote 12: Statistics South Africa (ATC, 24 February 2021, p 34) (5) 5. Consideration of Report of PC on Public Service and Administration on First and second quarter performance of 2020/21 financial year for Budget vote 9: Department of Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation and Brand South Africa (ATC, 24 February 2021, p 25) (5) 6. Consideration of Report of PC on Public Service and Administration on First and second quarter performance of 2020/21 financial year for Budget vote 7: National School of Government (ATC, 24 February 2021, p 19) (5) 7. Consideration of Report of PC on Public Service and Administration on First and second quarter performance of 2020/21 financial year for Budget vote 10: Department of Public Service and Administration (ATC, 24 February 2021, p 11) (5) 8. Consideration of Report of PC on Public Service and Administration on First and second quarter performance of 2020/21 financial year for Budget vote 12: Public Service Commission (ATC, 24 February 2021, p 5) (5)
15:00 – ±18:30 PLENARY (HYBRID) 1. Questions for oral reply: (180) • Cluster 3: Governance 2. Consideration of Budgetary Review and Recommendation Reports: (no debates) • PC on Small Business Development (ATC, 29 November 2021, p 5) • PC on Police on Civilian Secretariat for Police Services (CSPS) Annual Report and performance for 2020/2021 financial year (ATC, 1 December 2021, p 89) • PC on Police on Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) Annual Report and performance for 2020/2021 financial year (ATC, 1 December 2021, p 68) • PC on Police on Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority (PSIRA) Annual Report and performance for 2020/2021 financial year (ATC, 1 December 2021, p 51). • PC on Police on 2020/21 Annual Report of South African Police Service (SAPS) (ATC, 1 December 2021, p 10) • PC on Environment, Forestry and Fisheries (ATC, 2 December 2021, p 4) PC on Justice and Correctional Services (ATC, 3 December 2021, p 44)
PLENARY (HYBRID) 1. Motions 2. Debate on the Division of Revenue Amendment Bill 3. Consideration of Municipal Systems Amendment Bill B2B- 2019 (ATC, 16 February 2021, p 24) 4. Consideration of Report of Joint Standing Committee on Ethics and Members’ Interests (ATC, 7 June 2021, p 4) 2019 Register of Members’ Interests: late and non-disclosures. Contravention of the code of ethical conduct and disclosure of Members’ Interests.
NA PLENARY (HYBRID) 1. Debate on 16 Days of Activism on no violence against women and children: Building safer communities and realising gender equality through socio-economic empowerment of women and youth in the year of Charlotte Maxeke (88) 2. Consideration of Budgetary Review and Recommendation Reports (no debates) 3. Consideration of Request for Approval of The Final Acts of the ITU World Radio Conference 2019 (Report of PC on Communications, see ATC, 23 November 2021, p 2) (5) 4. Consideration of Report of PC on Public Service and Administration on First and second quarter performance of 2020/21 financial year for Budget vote 12: Statistics South Africa (ATC, 24 February 2021, p 34) (5) 5. Consideration of Report of PC on Public Service and Administration on First and second quarter performance of 2020/21 financial year for Budget vote 9: Department of Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation and Brand South Africa (ATC, 24 February 2021, p 25) (5) 6. Consideration of Report of PC on Public Service and Administration on First and second quarter performance of 2020/21 financial year for Budget vote 7: National School of Government (ATC, 24 February 2021, p 19) (5) 7. Consideration of Report of PC on Public Service and Administration on First and second quarter performance of 2020/21 financial year for Budget vote 10: Department of Public Service and Administration (ATC, 24 February 2021, p 11) (5) 8. Consideration of Report of PC on Public Service and Administration on First and second quarter performance of 2020/21 financial year for Budget vote 12: Public Service Commission (ATC, 24 February 2021, p 5) (5)
NA PLENARY (HYBRID) 1. Questions for oral reply: (180) • Cluster 2: Social Services 2. Consideration of Interim Report of PC on Trade and Industry on Copyright Amendment Bill [B 13B-2017] (s76(1)) (ATC, 19 November 2021, p 3) (5)
NA PLENARY (HYBRID) 1. Questions for oral reply: (180) • Cluster 1: Peace and Security Consideration of Report of ST on Finance on 2021 Revised Fiscal Framework (ATC, November 2021, p) (77)
MINI PLENARIES (VIRTUAL) 16:30 – 18:15 Vote 11, 7 & 12: Public Service and Administration (National School of Government and Public Service Commission)
Vote 28, 24, 21 Police (includes IPID and Civilian Secretariat)
Topic: Mini Plenary - Vote 28, 24, 21 Police (includes IPID and Civilian Secretariat) Time: May 20, 2021 01:30 PM Johannesburg
Vote 22 Correctional Services Topic: Mini Plenary - Vote 22 Correctional Services Time: May 20, 2021 01:30 PM Harare, Pretoria
MINI PLENARIES (VIRTUAL) 14:00 – 16:15 Vote 20 Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities
Mini Plenary 7 Vote 30 Communications and Digital Technologies
Topic: Vote 30: Communications and Digital Technologies
Time: May 18, 2021 04:00 PM Harare, Pretoria
Mini Plenary 5 Vote 23 & 26 Defence and Military Veterans
Topic: Vote 23 & 26 Defence and Military Veterans
Time: May 18, 2021 01:30 PM Harare, Pretoria
Mini Plenary 5 Vote 23 & 26 Defence and Military Veterans
Topic: Vote 23 & 26 Defence and Military Veterans
Time: May 18, 2021 01:30 PM Harare, Pretoria
NATIONAL ASSEMBLY 1 PLENARY (HYBRID) Questions for Oral Reply: Questions to the Deputy President
NATIONAL ASSEMBLY PLENARY (HYBRID) 1. Member’s statements (50) 2. Consideration of Report of PC on Transport on Civil Aviation Amendment Bill B 44 – 2018 (ATC, 19 March 2021, p 4) 3. Second Reading debate – Civil Aviation Amendment Bill [B 44B – 2018] (s75) (77) 4. Debate on Urgent Matter of National Public Importance (Mr A G Whitfield): The unfolding DNA crisis at the South African Police Services (95) 5. Motions without notice Notices of motion
Portfolio Committee on Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development, (National Assembly), [Briefing by department on Upgrade of Land Tenure Rights Amendment Bill], Virtual Meeting Platform, 15:00-18:00
Joint Meeting: Portfolio Committee on Tourism and Select Committee on Trade and Industry, Economic Development, Small Business Development, Tourism, Employment and Labour, (National Assembly and National Council of Provinces), [Joint briefing by Department of Tourism on Strategic Plan and Annual Performance plan], Virtual Meeting Platform, 12:00-15:00
10:00 – ±16:00 PLENARY 1. Consideration of Report of ST on Appropriations on Appropriation Bill B4 - 2020 (ATC, June 2020, p ) (no debate) 2. First Reading debate: Appropriation Bill B4 – 2020 (90) 3. Consideration of Votes and Schedules: Appropriation Bill B4 – 2020 (200) Second Reading: Appropriation Bill B4 – 2020 (
10:00 – ±16:00 PLENARY 1. Consideration of Report of ST on Appropriations on Appropriation Bill B4 - 2020 (ATC, June 2020, p ) (no debate) 2. First Reading debate: Appropriation Bill B4 – 2020 (90) 3. Consideration of Votes and Schedules: Appropriation Bill B4 – 2020 (200) Second Reading: Appropriation Bill B4 – 2020 (
14:00 PLENARY (VIRTUAL) 14:00 – ±17:00 PLENARY 1. Consideration of Report of PC on Social Development on Social Assistance Amendment Bill [B 8 – 2018] (s76(1)) (ATC, 19 March 2020, p 10) 2. Second Reading: Social Assistance Amendment Bill [B 8B – 2018] (s76(1)) (5) 3. Consideration of Report of PC on Justice and Correctional Services on Prescription in Civil and Criminal Matters (Sexual Offences) Amendment Bill [B 22 - 2019] (ATC, 11 March 2020, p 11) 4. Second Reading: Prescription in Civil and Criminal Matters (Sexual Offences) Amendment Bill [B 22B - 2019] (s75) (5) 5. Consideration of Report of PC on Justice and Correctional Services on Recognition of Customary Marriages Amendment Bill [B 12 2019] (ATC, 11 March 2020, p 8) 6. Second Reading: Recognition of Customary Marriages Amendment Bill [B 12 2019] (s76(1)) (5) 7. Consideration of Recommendation of candidates to fill five vacancies on Council of Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (Icasa) (Report of PC on Communications, see ATC, 13 May 2020, p 1) (5) 8. Consideration of First Report of the National Assembly Rules Committee, 2020 (Virtual Meetings), ATC, 2 June 2020, p 3) Consideration of Reports on Budget Votes (no debate)
Questions for Oral Reply: (180)• Social Services and Governance Clusters. Ministers are responding to the questions from Members of Parliament
South Africa has a bicameral Parliament (two Houses) supported by a joint administration. The National Assembly is the House directly elected by the voters, while the National Council of Provinces is elected by the provinces and represents them to ensure that provincial interests are taken into account in the national sphere of government.The National Assembly has 400 members. The number of seats that a party has in the Assembly is in proportion to the number of voters that voted for it in the elections. National Assembly is led by the Speaker. In performing his or her functions, the Speaker is assisted by the Deputy Speaker and three House Chairpersons, each with specific areas of responsibility determined by the Speaker.
South Africa has a bicameral Parliament (two Houses) supported by a joint administration. The National Assembly is the House directly elected by the voters, while the National Council of Provinces is elected by the provinces and represents them to ensure that provincial interests are taken into account in the national sphere of government.The National Assembly has 400 members. The number of seats that a party has in the Assembly is in proportion to the number of voters that voted for it in the elections. National Assembly is led by the Speaker. In performing his or her functions, the Speaker is assisted by the Deputy Speaker and three House Chairpersons, each with specific areas of responsibility determined by the Speaker.
Resumption of the Debate on the State of the Nation Address- Different political parties debating the address by the President
President Ramaphosa's first State of the Nation Address for 6th Term of Parliament - June 2019