Sound governance a priority for effective Prasa service, says Transport Committee: The Portfolio Committee on Transport has congratulated the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (Prasa) on the launch of new passenger rail coaches by President Jacob Zuma and the Minister of Transport, Mr Joseph Maswanganyi. The Chairperson of the Committee, Ms Dikeledi Magadzi, said Committee members were mindful of the challenges facing Prasa. The entity needs stable, sound governance and disciplined … [Read more...] about Sound governance a priority for effective Prasa service, says Transport Committee
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Post-School Education Funding Inadequate, Says Committee
Post-School Education Funding Inadequate, Says Committee: The Portfolio Committee on Higher Education and Training has raised concerns about underfunding of the college sector, saying available funding is extremely inadequate. The Chairperson of the Committee, Ms Connie September, said underfunding is a challenge that has arisen consistently in all reviews of the budgetary needs of entities administered by the Department of Higher Education and Training. “We need to look into funding … [Read more...] about Post-School Education Funding Inadequate, Says Committee
Higher Education Committee Conducts Oversight Visit in Limpopo
Higher Education Committee Conducts Oversight Visit in Limpopo: The Portfolio Committee on Higher Education and Training will this week undertake a week-long oversight visit in Limpopo, where the Committee will, among other things, visit both the University of Limpopo and the University of Venda. The Committee will also visit Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) colleges – and during the visit meetings will be held with various stakeholders in the sector. The Committee … [Read more...] about Higher Education Committee Conducts Oversight Visit in Limpopo
Labour Committee Conducts Oversight in Western Cape
Labour Committee Conducts Oversight in Western Cape: The Portfolio Committee on Labour will this week conduct oversight in Western Cape. The oversight starts in the Cape Metro and involves unannounced visits in some factories and firms across the Metro, and various programmes administered by the Department. The Committee departs from Parliament at 09h00.Distributed by APO on behalf of Republic of South Africa: The Parliament.Media filesDownload logo Source: APO - Africa-Newsroom: latest news … [Read more...] about Labour Committee Conducts Oversight in Western Cape
Public Enterprises Minister Briefs Committee
Public Enterprises Minister Briefs Committee: The Portfolio Committee on Public Enterprises will tomorrow receive an update from the Minister of Public Enterprises on the performance of State Owned Entities. Details of the meeting: Date: 8 March 2017 Time: 9:30 am Venue: Committee Room M46, Ground Floor Marks Building Meanwhile, the Portfolio Committee on Health will be briefed by the Medical Research Council (MRC) on the 2nd National Burden of Disease Survey. Details … [Read more...] about Public Enterprises Minister Briefs Committee
Certificates Backlog Angers Committee
Certificates Backlog Angers Committee: The Portfolio Committee on Higher Education and Training has called for disciplinary measures against officials responsible for delays in issuing certificates to students who have graduated. The Chairperson of the Committee, Ms Connie September, said the Committee noted the efforts of Minister Mr Blade Nzimande in trying to resolve the matter. However, delays were unacceptable. “The Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET), Umalusi, and … [Read more...] about Certificates Backlog Angers Committee
SALGA on the Outcomes of Its National Executive Committee Lekgotla
SALGA on the Outcomes of Its National Executive Committee Lekgotla: SETTING THE SCENE The South African Local Government Association (SALGA) is convening its National Executive Committee (NEC) Lekgotla in Cape Town, having commenced on 6 February 2017. Today is the third day of the Lekgotla. It is an important week in South Africa, with the State of the Nation Address (SONA) being held on Thursday. The SONA lays out the nation’s progress over the previous year and projects what … [Read more...] about SALGA on the Outcomes of Its National Executive Committee Lekgotla
Health Committee Horrified by the Health Ombudsman Report on the “Circumstances Surrounding the Deaths of Mentally Ill Patients in Gauteng Province”
Health Committee Horrified by the Health Ombudsman Report on the “Circumstances Surrounding the Deaths of Mentally Ill Patients in Gauteng Province”: The Portfolio Committee on Health welcomes the report by the Health Ombudsman on the deaths of mentally ill patients who were transferred from Life Esidimeni facility to non-governmental organisations (NGOs). According to the report a total of 94 mentally ill patients died following their transfer from Life Esidimeni facility to 27 NGO’s … [Read more...] about Health Committee Horrified by the Health Ombudsman Report on the “Circumstances Surrounding the Deaths of Mentally Ill Patients in Gauteng Province”
No further witnesses for oral input, but SABC Ad Hoc Committee will still accept affidavits
No further witnesses for oral input, but SABC Ad Hoc Committee will still accept affidavits: The Ad Hoc Committee on the South African Broadcasting Corporation Board (SABC) Inquiry wishes to clarify that the people with the potential to assist the work of the Committee with providing relevant information were invited to appear before it. The Chairperson of the Committee, Mr Vincent Smith, said some of the people invited declined. “The Committee drafted and adopted a programme according … [Read more...] about No further witnesses for oral input, but SABC Ad Hoc Committee will still accept affidavits
Ad Hoc Committee on the South African Broadcasting Corporation Board Inquiry Calls Remaining Witnesses
Ad Hoc Committee on the South African Broadcasting Corporation Board Inquiry Calls Remaining Witnesses: The Ad Hoc Committee on the South African Broadcasting Corporation Board (SABC) Inquiry will tomorrow (Friday) hear from the remaining two witnesses. They are former SABC board chairpersons Dr Ben Ngubane and Ms Ellen Tshabalala. The Committee Chairperson, Mr Vincent Smith, said the Committee will deliberate on the draft report next week and that the Committee is on course to finalise its … [Read more...] about Ad Hoc Committee on the South African Broadcasting Corporation Board Inquiry Calls Remaining Witnesses
Transport Committee Welcomes Concourt eNatis Ruling
Transport Committee Welcomes Concourt eNatis Ruling: The Portfolio Committee on Transport has welcomed today’s Constitutional Court ruling on the Electronic National Traffic Information System (eNatis) system matter involving the Department of Transport and the developers of the system, Tasima. The Committee Chairperson, Ms Dikeledi Magadzi, said now the Department could move to the next phase, which is the national roll out of the system. “For too long, litigation after … [Read more...] about Transport Committee Welcomes Concourt eNatis Ruling
ICC Withdrawal Welcomed and Process With Parliament – Committee
ICC Withdrawal Welcomed and Process With Parliament – Committee: The Portfolio Committee on International Relations and Cooperation has welcomed the withdrawal of South Africa from the International Criminal Court (ICC). The Chairperson of the Committee, Mr Siphosezwe Masango, said the repeal process will soon begin, once the Speaker of the National Assembly has referred the matter to relevant parliamentary Committees. “We agree with Justice Minister Mr Michael Masutha’s … [Read more...] about ICC Withdrawal Welcomed and Process With Parliament – Committee
Committee Supports DBE’s Approach in Dealing with Suspected Grade 12 Exam Paper Leak
Committee Supports DBE’s Approach in Dealing with Suspected Grade 12 Exam Paper Leak: The Portfolio Committee on Basic Education (DBE) has supported the approach the Department of Basic Education is taking in dealing with the reported Grade 12 maths exam paper leak in the Mopani district. The Chairperson of the Committee, Ms Nomalungelo Gina, said the reported leak has a potential to compromise the quality of the education system. “We support DBE’s approach to report the matter … [Read more...] about Committee Supports DBE’s Approach in Dealing with Suspected Grade 12 Exam Paper Leak
STATS SA delivers Annual Report to the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee
STATS SA delivers Annual Report to the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee: The Statistician-General of South Africa, Dr Pali Lehohla, today presented the Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) annual report for the financial year 2015/2016 to the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Public Service and Administration & Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation. The annual report shows that Stats SA had obtained yet another clean audit opinion from the Auditor-General. Dr Lehohla also announced Stats … [Read more...] about STATS SA delivers Annual Report to the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee
UN Committee to review South Africa’s record on children’s rights
UN Committee to review South Africa’s record on children’s rights: Children’s rights in South Africa will be reviewed by the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child on 19 and 20 September in sessions that will be webcast live. South Africa is one of the 196 States that have ratified the Convention on the Rights of the Child and so is required to be reviewed regularly by the Committee of 18 independent experts. In addition, members will examine South Africa’s … [Read more...] about UN Committee to review South Africa’s record on children’s rights
