NATIONAL ASSEMBLY PARLIAMENTARY PROGRAMME 2016 FIRST TERM

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1 fd PARLIAMENTARY PROGRAMME FIRST TERM FIRST TERM PARLIAMENTARY PROGRAMME FRAMEWORK As agreed to by the Joint Programme Committee on 12 November 2015 SECOND TERM (Provisional) 26 January 18 March (8 weeks) 12 April 24 June (7 weeks) Leave Period Constituency Period NA Committees/Oversight Workshop on the National Development Plan (NDP) NCOP Members Training Joint Sitting (SONA) Debate on President s State-of-the-nation Address Reply by President to debate on 4 8 January January 26 January 10 February 2 3 February 9 10 February 11 February (pm) February Constituency Period Africa Day: Wednesday, 25 May Youth Day: Thursday, 16 June 27 June 22 July

2 State-of-the-nation Address NCOP Questions to Cluster 1: Peace and Security NA Plenaries/Committees NA Plenary (Budget speech) (Including tabling of Fiscal Framework, Appropriation Bill and Division of Revenue Bill) NA debate on Fiscal Framework Tabling of departmental strategic plans NA plenary on Division of Revenue Bill NA Questions to the President NCOP Questions to the Deputy President NCOP Plenaries/ Committees/ Departmental Strategic Plan briefings to NCOP Committees Report Back Session Taking Parliament to the People NCOP Committees Strategic Planning (Annual Review) Sessions 18 February 23 February 23 February 18 March 24 February 9 March (p) 10 March (p) 11 March (p) March (p) March March March March Human Rights Day: Monday, 21 March Easter Weekend, March Constituency Period 22 March 11 April CLUSTERING OF MINISTRIES: A GUIDE FOR QUESTIONS FOR ORAL & WRITTEN REPLY CLUSTER 1 - Peace and Security CLUSTER 2 - Social Services CLUSTER 3 - Governance CLUSTER 4 - Economics CLUSTER 5 Economics Defence and Military Veterans Home Affairs International Relations Arts and Culture Basic Education Higher Education and Training Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Minister in the Presidency Minister of Women in The Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Communications Economic Development Public Works Rural Development and Land Reform Science and Technology Small Business Development Telecommunications and 2

3 and Cooperation Health Presidency Energy Postal Services Justice and Correctional Services Human Settlements Social Development Public Service and Administration Environmental Affairs Finance Trade and Industry Tourism Transport Police Sport and Recreation Labour State Security Water and Sanitation Mineral Resources Public Enterprises WEEK 1 MONDAY, 25 JANUARY MONDAY, 25 JANUARY TUESDAY, 26 JANUARY TUESDAY, 26 JANUARY /OVERSIGHT WEDNESDAY, 27 JANUARY WEDNESDAY, 27 JANUARY /OVERSIGHT THURSDAY, 28 JANUARY THURSDAY, 28 JANUARY /OVERSIGHT FRIDAY, 29 JANUARY FRIDAY, 29 JANUARY 3

4 /OVERSIGHT WEEK 2 MONDAY, 1 FEBRUARY MONDAY, 1 FEBRUARY TUESDAY, 2 FEBRUARY /OVERSIGHT TUESDAY, 2 FEBRUARY 08:30-10:00 Multiparty Whips Forum (Closed meeting) 10:00 16:00 Workshop on the National Development Plan (NDP) (OAC) WEDNESDAY, 3 FEBRUARY 10:00-11:00 Chief Whips Forum (Closed meeting) /OVERSIGHT WEDNESDAY, 3 FEBRUARY 08:30-10:00 Programming Committee Meeting (S12A) 10:00 16:00 Workshop on the National Development Plan (NDP) (OAC) 13:00-14:00 Provincial Delegation Meetings THURSDAY, 4 FEBRUARY 08:30 NA Programme Committee (E249) THURSDAY, 4 FEBRUARY /OVERSIGHT FRIDAY, 5 FEBRUARY /OVERSIGHT FRIDAY, 5 FEBRUARY WEEK 3 4

5 MONDAY,8 FEBRUARY MONDAY, 8 FEBRUARY TUESDAY, 9 FEBRUARY /OVERSIGHT TUESDAY, 9 FEBRUARY 08:30-09:30 Committee of Chairpersons meeting 10:00 16:00 Members Training WEDNESDAY, 10 FEBRUARY 10:00-11:00 Chief Whips Forum (Closed meeting) /OVERSIGHT WEDNESDAY, 10 FEBRUARY 10:00 13:00 Members Training Note: [Deadline for Submission of Questions (Cluster 1: Peace and Security) scheduled for 23 February ] THURSDAY, 11 FEBRUARY 19:00 JOINT SITTING State-of-the-Nation Address by President of the Republic of South Africa THURSDAY, 11 FEBRUARY 10:00 12:30 Party Caucuses 19:00 JOINT SITTING President s state-of-the-nation address FRIDAY, 12 FEBRUARY FRIDAY, 12 FEBRUARY JOINT WEEK 4 MONDAY, 15 FEBRUARY MONDAY, 15 FEBRUARY 5

6 TUESDAY, 16 FEBRUARY 14:00 - JOINT SITTING Debate on President s State-of-the-nation Address WEDNESDAY, 17 FEBRUARY 10:00-11:00 Chief Whips Forum (Closed meeting) 14:00 JOINT SITTING THURSDAY, 18 FEBRUARY Resumption of debate on President s State-of-the-nation Address 08:30 NA Programme Committee (E249) 10:00 12:30 CAUCUS 14:00 - JOINT SITTING FRIDAY, 19 FEBRUARY Reply by President on debate on State-of-the-nation Address TUESDAY, 16 FEBRUARY 08:30-10:00 Multiparty Whips Forum (Closed meeting) 14:00 - ±18:27 JOINT SITTING Debate on President s state-of-the-nation address WEDNESDAY, 17 FEBRUARY 08:30-10:00 Programming Committee Meeting (S12A) 13:00-14:00 Provincial Delegation Meetings 14:00 - ±17:47 JOINT SITTING Resumption of debate on President s state-of-the- nation address THURSDAY, 18 FEBRUARY 10:00 12:30 Party Caucuses 14:00 ±14:45 JOINT SITTING Reply by President on debate on state-of-the-nation address FRIDAY, 19 FEBRUARY JOINT WEEK 5 MONDAY, 22 FEBRUARY TUESDAY, 23 FEBRUARY 09:00 12:45 Committee 14:00 ±17:15 PLENARY MONDAY, 22 FEBRUARY TUESDAY, 23 FEBRUARY 08:30 09:30 Committee of Chairpersons Meeting 10:00 PLENARY 6

7 1. Members statements (40) 2. Consideration of Report of PC on Public Works on Expropriation Bill [B ] (ATC, 8 February, p 2) 3. Second Reading debate: Expropriation Bill [B 4B 2015](s76(1)) 14:00 PLENARY (Cont.) Questions: Cluster 1 Peace and Security Questions: Cluster 1 Peace and Security (103) 4. Consideration of request for approval of Cape Town Agreement of 2012 on the Implementation of the provisions of the Torremolinos Protocol of 1993 relating to the International Convention for the Safety of Fishing Vessels, 1977 (Report of PC on Transport, see ATC, 26 January, p 68) (5) 5. Consideration of request for approval of African Maritime Transport Charter (Report of PC on Transport, see ATC, 26 January, p 68) (5) WEDNESDAY, 24 FEBRUARY 10:00-11:00 Chief Whips Forum (Closed meeting) WEDNESDAY, 24 FEBRUARY Note: [Deadline for Submission of Questions to the Deputy President scheduled for 9 March ] 14:00 PLENARY (Budget Speech) 1. Introduction: Appropriation Bill [B 3- ] (prop s77) and tabling of Division of Revenue Bill [B 2 - ] (prop s76)(1)) 2. Introduction: Revenue Laws Amendment Bill [B 4 ](prop s77) 17:00 20:00 Study Groups THURSDAY, 25 FEBRUARY 08:30 NA Programme Committee (E249) 10:00 12:30 CAUCUS 14:00 ±17:15 PLENARY THURSDAY, 25 FEBRUARY 10:00 12:30 Party Caucuses 14:00 PLENARY 1. Motions 7

8 1. Members statements (40) 2. Consideration of request for approval of International Convention on Liability and Compensation for Damage in Connection with Hazardous and Noxious Substances by Sea, 2010 (HNS Convention) (Report of PC on Transport, see ATC, 9 February, p 2) (5) 3. Consideration of Reports of Committee on Public Accounts on: (10) First Report on Unauthorised expenditure of Department of Home Affairs Second Report on Unauthorised expenditure of Department of Water Affairs Third Report on Unauthorized expenditure of Department of Transport (ATC, 9 February, p 2-5) Oversight visit to Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal provincial offices of Department of Home Affairs Oversight visit to Johannesburg and Kgosi Mampuru Correctional Centres (ATC, 5 February, p 10) 4. Debate on Matter of Public Importance (The Chief Whip of the Opposition): The impact of South Africa s drought on the agricultural economy (84) 2. Reports 3. Consideration of the Local Government: Municipal Electoral Amendment Bill [B 22B 2015](s75) 4. Debate on Anti-racism and racial prejudice: Advancing our collective efforts to building a united, non-racial, non-sexist and democratic South Africa FRIDAY, 26 FEBRUARY FRIDAY, 26 FEBRUARY JOINT WEEK 6 MONDAY, 29 FEBRUARY MONDAY, 29 FEBRUARY 8

9 TUESDAY, 1 MARCH 14:00 ±17:00 PLENARY 17:00 20:00 Study Groups WEDNESDAY, 2 MARCH 1. Members statements (40) 2. Draft resolution (The Leader of the Opposition): Motion of no confidence in the President (85) 10:00-11:00 Chief Whips Forum (Closed meeting) 13:30 15:00 Multiparty Women s Caucus (V454) 15:00 ±17:45 PLENARY Questions for Oral Reply: (120) TUESDAY, 1 MARCH 08:30-10:00 Multiparty Whips Forum (Closed meeting) WEDNESDAY, 2 MARCH 08:30-10:00 Programming Committee Meeting (S12A) 13:30 15:00 Multiparty Women s Caucus (V454) (Immediately after plenary until 20:00) THURSDAY, 3 MARCH Deputy President Cluster 4: Economics 08:30 NA Programme Committee (E249) 10:00 12:30 CAUCUS THURSDAY, 3 MARCH FRIDAY, 4 MARCH FRIDAY, 4 MARCH JOINT INDEPENDENT ELECTORAL COMMISSION (IEC) VOTER REGISTRATION: 5 6 MARCH WEEK 7 MONDAY, 7 MARCH MONDAY, 7 MARCH 9

10 TUESDAY, 8 MARCH 14:00 ±17:30 PLENARY TUESDAY, 8 MARCH 08:30-10:00 Multiparty Whips Forum (Closed meeting) STRATEGIC PLANNING (ANNUAL REVIEW) SESSION 1. Members statements (40) 2. Second Reading debate: Performing Animals Protection Amendment Bill [B 9B 2015](s75) (73) 3. Consideration of Report of PC on Telecommunications and Postal Services on First Quarterly Report on Performance of Department of Telecommunications and Postal Services (ATC, 9 February, p 31) 4. Consideration of Report of PC on Telecommunications and Postal Services on Oversight visit to Limpopo (ATC, 9 February, p 7) 5. Consideration of Report of PC on Sport and Recreation on Implementation of National Sport and Recreation Plan in Eastern Cape and Gauteng (ATC, 26 January, p 69) 6. Debate on Matter of Public Importance (Dr P W A Mulder): The increasing racial tension and conflict in South Africa especially in universities and its detrimental effect on the country s development (84) 17:00 20:00 Study Groups WEDNESDAY, 9 MARCH 10:00-11:00 Chief Whips Forum (Closed meeting) 15:00 ±19:30 PLENARY 1. Questions for Oral Reply: (120) Cluster 5: Economics 2. Consideration of Fiscal Framework and Revenue Proposals and of Report of SC on Finance thereon (ATC, March, p ) (94) (p) (Immediately after plenary until 20:00) WEDNESDAY, 9 MARCH 14:00 PLENARY STRATEGIC PLANNING (ANNUAL REVIEW) SESSION 1. Question to the Deputy President 2. Consideration of report of the Select Committee on Finance: Fiscal Framework and Revenue Proposals 10

11 THURSDAY, 10 MARCH 08:30 NA Programme Committee (E249) THURSDAY, 10 MARCH 10:00 12:30 CAUCUS 14:00 ±17:30 PLENARY 1. Members statements (40) 2. Consideration of request for approval of Draft notice and Schedule determining the rate at which salaries are payable to Magistrates annually (Report of PC on Justice and Correctional Services, see ATC, 8 March, p 27) 3. Consideration of request for approval of Draft notice and Schedule determining the rate at which salaries are payable to Constitutional Court Judges and Judges annually (Report of PC on Justice and Correctional Services, see ATC, 8 March, p 27) 4. Consideration of Report of PC on Social Development on Children s Amendment Bill [PMB ] (ATC, 3 March, p 130) 5. Consideration of Reports of PC on Health on: Oversight visit to Mpumalanga Province Oversight visit to Limpopo Province Oversight visit to Free State Province Oversight visit to Eastern Cape Province (ATC, 3 March, p 2-40) FRIDAY, 11 MARCH FRIDAY, 11 MARCH JOINT WEEK 8 11

12 MONDAY, 14 MARCH MONDAY, 14 MARCH TUESDAY, 15 MARCH 14:00 ±20:30 PLENARY 1. Members statements (40) 2. Consideration of Report of SC on Finance on Revenue Laws Amendment Bill [B 4B - ] (ATC, 11 March, p 8) 3. First Reading debate: Revenue Laws Amendment Bill [B 4 ](s77) (73) 4. Second Reading debate: Revenue Laws Amendment Bill [B 4B ](s77) (no debate) 5. Consideration of Recommendation of Candidates to Fill Vacancies on Council of Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (Icasa) (Report of PC on Communications, see ATC, 17 February, p 12) 6. Consideration of Report of PC on Higher Education and Training on Oversight visit to Mpumalanga and Gauteng Provinces (ATC, 23 June 2015, p 2466) 7. Consideration of Report of PC on Higher Education and Training on Oversight visit to Northern Cape Province (ATC, 23 June 2015, p 2447). 8. Consideration of Report of PC on Higher Education and Training on Annual Report 2013/14 of Safety and Security Sector Education and Training Authority (SASSETA) and Public Service Education and Training Authority (PSETA) (ATC, 23 June 2015, p 2437) 9. Consideration of Report of PC on Higher Education and Training on Strategic Plan 2015/ /20 and Annual Performance Plan 2015/16 of Mining Qualifications Authority (MQA) and Transport TUESDAY, 15 MARCH 08:30-09:30 Committee of Chairpersons meeting 08:30-10:00 Multiparty Whips Forum (Closed meeting) 14:00 PLENARY 1. Motions Consideration of report of the Select Committee on Social Services on the Draft regulations for approval by Parliament, submitted on 4 June 2015 in terms of section 43(4)(a) of the Prevention and Combating of Trafficking in Persons Act, 2013 (No 7 of 2013)(b) Directives submitted to Parliament on 4 June 2015 in terms of section 44(7)(a) of the Prevention and Combating of Trafficking in Persons Act, 2013 (No 7 of 2013) (Statement) (10) 2. Consideration of reports of the Select Committee on Petitions and Executive Undertakings on the hearings of the: a. Maluti-a-phofung petition, held on 26 and 27 May 2015 at parliament and the inspection in loco conducted on 5 August 2015, at Maluti-a-phofung Municipality b. COIDA petition, held on 6 May 2015 at Parliament (provisional) 3. Consideration of report of the Select Committee on Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs on the Notice of intervention issued in terms of Section 139(1)(b) of the Constitution in Umkhanyakude District Municipality (Statement) (10) 4. Debate on World Consumer Rights Day: Advancing our national resolve to protecting the social and economic welfare of consumers 12

13 Education and Training Authority (TETA) (ATC, 23 June 2015, p 2425) 10. Consideration of Report of PC on Higher Education and Training on Strategic Plan 2015/ /20 and Annual Performance Plan 2015/16 of Culture, Arts, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport Sector Education and Training Authority (CATHSSETA) and Safety and Security Sector Education and Training Authority (SASSETA) (ATC, 23 June 2015, p 2411) 11. Consideration of Report of PC on Sport and Recreation on Commission for Gender Equality: Public Hearing Report on Gender Transformation in South African Football (ATC, 9 November 2015, p 5522) 12. Consideration of Report of PC on Public Enterprises on Oversight visit to Port of Saldanha Bay (ATC, 14 August 2015, p 3101) 13. Consideration of Report of PC on Public Enterprises on Oversight visit to Transnet Port of Durban (ATC, 11 August 2015, p 3049) 14. Consideration of Report of PC on Rural Development and Land Reform on Public Hearings on Implementation of Recapitalization and Development Programme (ATC, 5 August 2015, p 3020) 15. Consideration of Report of PC on Trade and Industry on Colloquium on relationship and impact of transfer pricing on beneficiation or value addition as set out in Industrial Policy Action Plan and on broadening participation as outlined in Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act (ATC, 21 May 2015, p 1959) 16. Subject for discussion (Ms N N Mafu): Human Rights in the context of building a National Democratic Society underpinned by the vision of a united, non-racial, non-sexist, democratic and prosperous South Africa (85) 17:00 20:00 Study Groups WEDNESDAY, 16 MARCH WEDNESDAY, 16 MARCH 13

14 10:00-11:00 Chief Whips Forum (Closed meeting) 13:00 15:00 Multi-party Women s Caucus (V454) 08:30-10:00 Programming Committee Meeting (S12A) 13:00-14:00 Provincial Delegation Meetings 15:00 ±18:00 PLENARY 1. Second Reading debate: Division of Revenue Bill [B 2 ](s76(1)) (94) 2. Consideration of Candidate nominated for appointment as Inspector- General of Intelligence Services (Report of JSC on Intelligence, see ATC, 18 June 2015, p 2354) (5) 3. Consideration of Report of PC on Police on Protection of Critical Infrastructure Bill [PMB ] (ATC, 25 February, p 4) (5) 4. Consideration of request for approval of Protocol Amending the Marrakesh Agreement establishing the World Trade Organisation (WTO), including Annex 1A on the Agreement on Trade Facilitation, and Establishment of the National Committee on Trade Facilitation (Report of PC on Trade and Industry, see ATC, 17 February, p 12) (5) 5. Consideration of Report of PC on Mineral Resources on Oversight visit to Mpumalanga Province (ATC, 1 March, p 5) (5) 6. Consideration of Report of PC on Police on Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority 2014/15 Annual Report and Budget (ATC, 18 February, p 28) (5) 7. Consideration of Report of PC on Police on Oversight visit to police stations and specialised units in Free State Province (ATC, 18 February, p 5) (5) 8. Consideration of Report of PC on Social Development on Oversight visit to Northern Cape Provincial Department of Social Development, 14

15 Regional South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) Office, SASSA Service Centre and National Development Agency (NDA) Projects (ATC, 3 March, p 98) (5) THURSDAY, 17 MARCH 08:30 NA Programme Committee (E249) 09:00 Joint Programme Committee (E249) 10:00 12:30 CAUCUS 13:00-14:00 Quarterly Consultative Forum (V119) 14:00 - ±16:15 PLENARY Questions to the President THURSDAY, 17 MARCH 08:30 09:30 Committee of Chairpersons Meeting 09:00 Joint Programme Committee (E249) 10:00 12:30 Party Caucuses 14:00 PLENARY Debate on Human Rights Day (Immediately after Plenary) Briefing to NCOP Delegates on the Report-Back Session: Taking Parliament to the People in Eden District Municipality, Western Cape FRIDAY, 18 MARCH FRIDAY, 18 MARCH JOINT PARLIAMENTARY PROGRAMME SECOND TERM 15

16 FIRST TERM 26 January 22 March (8 weeks) PARLIAMENTARY PROGRAMME FRAMEWORK As agreed by the Joint Programme Committee on 17 March SECOND TERM 5 April 27 May (8 weeks) Leave Period Constituency Period 4 8 January January Committees/ Departmental Strategic Plan Briefings to NCOP Committees 5 15 April NA Committees/Oversight Workshop on the National Development Plan (NDP) NCOP Members Training 28 January 10 February 2 3 February 9 10 February Joint Sitting (SONA) 11 February (pm) Debate on President s State-of-the-nation Address February Reply by President to debate on State-of-the-nation address 18 February NA Committees NA Plenary (p) Report Back Session - Taking Parliament to the People NCOP Constituency Period NA Constituency Period NA Budget Vote debates 5 15 April 5 April April April April April May NCOP Questions to Cluster 1: Peace and Security 23 February NA Plenaries/Committees 23 February 18 March NA Committees March NCOP Plenaries/ Committees/ Departmental Strategic Plan Briefings to NCOP Committees Freedom Day: Wednesday, 27 April April June NA Plenary (Budget speech) (Including tabling of Fiscal Framework, Appropriation Bill and Division of Revenue Bill) NA debate on Fiscal Framework Tabling of departmental strategic plans NA plenary on Division of Revenue Bill NCOP Questions to the Deputy President NA Questions to the President NCOP Plenaries/ Committees/ Departmental Strategic Plan briefings to NCOP Committees 24 February 9 March 11 March 16 March March March March Workers Day: Sunday, 1 May Debate on Vote 2: Parliament May Debate on Vote 1: Presidency May (followed by Reply) NCOP Plenary on Division of Revenue Bill May NA Plenaries May Decision on Appropriation Bill by NA 18 May NA Constituency Period 23 May Africa Day: Wednesday, 25 May NCOP Committees Strategic Planning (Annual Review) sessions March Decision on Appropriation Bill by NCOP 26 May 16

17 Constituency Period Human Rights Day: Monday, 21 March Easter Weekend, March THIRD TERM August 23 September (weeks) 22 March 4 April Youth Parliament Constituency Period Youth Day: Thursday, 16 June June (p) 30 May August FOURTH TERM (Provisional) 11 October 2 December (8 weeks) NCOP Committee/Oversight August NA Committees (BRR Reports) October (p) NCOP Plenaries/Committees NA Plenaries August August September (p) National Women s Day: Tuesday, 9 August NCOP Committees NCOP Oversight Week NCOP Questions to Deputy President NCOP Plenaries/Committees October October October October - November Women s Parliament NCOP Questions to the Deputy President NCOP Local Government Week August (p) August 30 August 2 September NA Plenaries Tabling: Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement and Adjustments Budget: Revised Fiscal Framework Division of Revenue Amendment Bill Decision on Adjustments Appropriation Bill by Parliament October November (p) 26 October (p) October November November NCOP Plenaries/ Committees/ Oversight 6 9 September NCOP Questions to Cluster 3: Governance 8 September NA Committees/Oversight November NCOP Provincial Week NA Committees/Oversight September September (p) NCOP Questions to Cluster 4: Economics Taking Parliament to the People NCOP Annual Address by the Deputy President 15, 17 November November November People s Assembly September (p) Constituency Period 5 15 December Constituency Period 26 September 10 October Reconciliation Day: Friday, 16 December Leave Period 19 December January

18 WEEK 9 MONDAY, 4 APRIL TUESDAY, 5 APRIL 14:00 ±19:00 PLENARY 1. Draft resolution (The Leader of the Opposition): Removal of President in terms of section 89(1)(a) of the Constitution (85) 2. Members statements (40) 3. Second Reading debate: Unemployment Insurance Amendment Bill [B 25B 2015] (s75) (73) 4. Consideration of Report of Ad Hoc Joint Committee on Appointment of Board Members to National Youth Development Agency (ATC, 30 March, p 1) (5) 5. Consideration of Report of SC on Appropriations on Strategic Planning Session (ATC, 15 March, p 20) (5) 6. Consideration of Report of PC on Justice and Correctional Services on Provisional suspension of aspirant magistrate Mr L Zantsi (ATC, 8 March, p 28) (5) WEDNESDAY, 6 APRIL MONDAY, 4 APRIL TUESDAY, 5 APRIL 08:30-09:30 Committee of Chairpersons meeting WEDNESDAY, 6 APRIL THURSDAY, 7 APRIL FRIDAY, 8 APRIL THURSDAY, 7 APRIL 14:00 PLENARY FRIDAY, 8 APRIL 1. Motions 2. Legislation 3. Debate JOINT WEEK 10 18

19 MONDAY, 11 APRIL TUESDAY, 12 APRIL MONDAY, 11 APRIL TUESDAY, 12 APRIL 08:30 10:00 Joint Whips Forum (Closed meeting) WEDNESDAY, 13 APRIL WEDNESDAY, 13 APRIL 08:30-10:00 Programming Committee Meeting (S12A) 13:00-14:00 Provincial Delegation Meetings THURSDAY, 14 APRIL THURSDAY, 14 APRIL FRIDAY, 15 APRIL FRIDAY, 15 APRIL JOINT WEEK 11 MONDAY, 18 APRIL TUESDAY, 19 APRIL MONDAY, 18 APRIL REPORT BACK SESSION TAKING PARLIAMENT TO THE PEOPLE EDEN DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY TUESDAY, 19 APRIL REPORT BACK SESSION TAKING PARLIAMENT TO THE PEOPLE EDEN DISTRICT 19

20 EXTENDED PUBLIC : 14:00 ±16:30 Debate on Vote 30: Science and Technology (NA Chamber) Debate on Vote 21: Justice and Constitutional Development (OAC) 16:40 ±19:00 Debate on Vote 8: Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation (NA Chamber) Debate on Vote 29: Mineral Resources (OAC) WEDNESDAY, 20 APRIL 10:00 11:00 Chief Whips Forum (Closed meeting) 12:30 14:00 Multi-Party Women s Caucus (V454) EXTENDED PUBLIC : 14:00 ±16:30 Debate on Vote 34: Trade and Industry (NA Chamber) Debate on Vote 22: Office of the Chief Justice and Judicial Administration (OAC) 16:40 ±19:00 Debate on Vote 11: Public Works (NA Chamber) Debate on Vote 12: Statistics South Africa (OAC) THURSDAY, 21 APRIL 08:30 NA Programme Committee (E249) CAUCUS EXTENDED PUBLIC : 14:00 ±16:30 Debate on Vote 25: Economic Development (NA Chamber) Debate on Vote 15: Higher Education and Training (OAC) 16:40 ±19:00 Debate on Vote 24: Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (NA Chamber) Debate on Vote 23 & 20: Police & Independent Police Investigative Directorate (OAC) FRIDAY, 22 APRIL EXTENDED PUBLIC : 10:00 ±12:30 Debate on Vote 5: Home Affairs (OAC) WEEK 12 WEDNESDAY, 20 APRIL MUNICIPALITY REPORT BACK SESSION TAKING PARLIAMENT TO THE PEOPLE EDEN DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY THURSDAY, 21 APRIL REPORT BACK SESSION TAKING PARLIAMENT TO THE PEOPLE EDEN DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY FRIDAY, 22 APRIL Note: [Deadline for Submission of Questions (Cluster 2: Social Services) scheduled for 10 May ] MONDAY, 25 APRIL MONDAY, 25 APRIL TUESDAY, 26 APRIL TUESDAY, 26 APRIL 20

21 EXTENDED PUBLIC : 10:00 ±12:30 Debate on Vote 9: Public Enterprises (NA Chamber) Debate on Vote 7: National Treasury (State Security) (OAC) 14:00 ±16:30 Debate on Vote 39: Rural Development and Land Reform (NA Chamber) WEDNESDAY, 27 APRIL FREEDOM DAY WEDNESDAY, 27 APRIL FREEDOM DAY THURSDAY, 28 APRIL THURSDAY, 28 APRIL Friday, 29 APRIL FRIDAY, 29 APRIL WEEK 13 MONDAY, 2 MAY TUESDAY, 3 MAY PUBLIC HOLIDAY EXTENDED PUBLIC : 10:00 - ±12:00 Debate on Vote 4: Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (NA Chamber) Debate on Vote 6: International Relations and Cooperation (OAC) 14:00 ±16:00 Debate on Vote 33: Tourism (NA Chamber) Debate on Vote 18: Correctional Services (OAC) 16:15 ±18:15 Debate on Vote 27: Environmental Affairs (NA Chamber) Debate on Vote 38: Human Settlements (OAC) MONDAY, 2 MAY TUESDAY, 3 MAY PUBLIC HOLIDAY 08:30-10:00 Multiparty Whips Forum (Closed meeting) 14:00 PLENARY 1. Motions 2. Reports 3. Consideration of the Revenue Laws Amendment Bill [B 4B ](s77) 4. Policy debate on Budget Vote 25: Economic Development (confirmed) 5. Policy debate on Budget Vote 26: Energy (proposed) 21

22 WEDNESDAY, 4 MAY 10:00 11:00 Chief Whips Forum (Closed meeting) EXTENDED PUBLIC : 10:00 - ±12:00 Debate on Vote 7: National Treasury (NA Chamber) Debate on Vote 17: Social Development (OAC) 14:00 ±20:00 PLENARY Debate on Vote 1: Presidency (266) THURSDAY, 5 MAY 08:30 NA Programme Committee (E249) CAUCUS 14:00 - PLENARY Resumption of debate on Vote 1: The Presidency (Reply by President) FRIDAY, 6 MAY EXTENDED PUBLIC : 10:00 ±12:00 Debate on Vote 3: Communications (NA Chamber) Debate on Vote 40: Sport and Recreation South Africa (OAC) WEDNESDAY, 4 MAY 08:30-10:00 Programming Committee Meeting (S12A) 13:00-14:00 Provincial Delegation Meetings 14:00 PLENARY THURSDAY, 5 MAY 10:00 12:30 Party Caucuses 14:00 PLENARY FRIDAY, 6 MAY 1. Reports 2. Consideration of the Division of Revenue Bill [B 2 ](s76) 3. Policy debate on Budget Vote 4: Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs (confirmed) 4. Policy debate on Budget Vote 11: Public Works (confirmed) 1. Motions 2. Reports 3. Debate on the Outcomes of the Report-Back Session: Taking Parliament to the People in Eden District Municipality, Western Cape: Together making service delivery work for our people 4. Policy debate on Budget Vote 23: Police (confirmed) 5. Policy debate on Budget Vote 20: Independent Police Investigative Directorate (proposed) (Items 4 and 5 one debate) WEEK 14 MONDAY, 9 MAY TUESDAY, 10 MAY EXTENDED PUBLIC : 10:00 ±12:00 Debate on Vote 32: Telecommunications and Postal Services (NA MONDAY, 9 MAY TUESDAY, 10 MAY 22

23 Chamber) Debate on Vote 16: Health (OAC) 14:00 ±16:00 Debate on Vote 28: Labour (NA Chamber) Debate on Vote 14: Basic Education (OAC) 16:15 ±18:15 Debate on Vote 35: Transport (NA Chamber) Debate on Vote 37: Arts and Culture (OAC) 14:00 PLENARY 1. Motions 2. Policy debate on Budget Vote 17: Social Development 3. Policy debate on Budget Vote 23: Police 4. Policy debate on Budget Vote 20: Independent Police Investigative Directorate 5. Debate on the Outcomes of the Report-Back Session: Taking Parliament to the People in Eden District Municipality, Western Cape: Together making service delivery work for our people WEDNESDAY, 11 MAY 10:00 11:00 Chief Whips Forum (Closed meeting) EXTENDED PUBLIC : 10:00 ±12:00 Debate on Vote 36: Water and Sanitation (NA Chamber) Debate on Vote 10: Public Service and Administration (OAC) 14:00 ±16:00 Debate on Vote 26: Energy (NA Chamber) Debate on Vote 19: Defence and Military Veterans (OAC) 16:15 ±18:15 Debate on Vote 31: Small Business Development (NA Chamber) Debate on Vote 13: Women (OAC) THURSDAY, 12 MAY 08:30 NA Programme Committee (E249) CAUCUS 14:00 ±19:00 PLENARY 1. Debate on Vote 2: Parliament (215) 2. Consideration of Reports on Budget Votes WEDNESDAY, 11 MAY 14:00 PLENARY THURSDAY, 12 MAY 10:00 12:30 Party Caucuses 14:00 PLENARY 1. Consideration of Reports of Select Committee on Land and Mineral Resources: 1.1 Invitation by the Minister of Finance to nominate candidates to be considered for appointment on the Land Bank Board, 1.2 Invitation by the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries to nominate candidates to serve on the National Agricultural Marketing Council 1.3 Oversight visit to the Mpumalanga (Kruger National Park) 1.4 Analysing the Taking Parliament to the People Report Eden District Municipality Oudtshoorn, for possible follow up by the Committee (provisional) 2. Policy debate on Budget Vote Policy 39: Rural Development and Land Reform 3. Policy debate on Budget Vote 24: Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (Items 2 and 3 one debate) 4. Policy debate on Budget Vote 35: Transport 1. Consideration of Report of Women s round table discussion, 1 2 September 2015 (provisional) 2. Legislation 3. Policy debate on Budget Vote 2: Parliament 4. Policy debate on Budget Vote Policy 14: Basic Education 23

24 FRIDAY, 13 MAY FRIDAY, 13 MAY 5. Policy debate on Budget Vote 15: Higher Education and Training (Items 4 and 5 one debate) JOINT WEEK 15 MONDAY, 16 MAY TUESDAY, 17 MAY 10:00 ±11:30 PLENARY Debate on Matter of Public Importance (Mr K J Mileham): Ways to resolve the crisis in Vuwani to restore the people s rights to human dignity and basic services (84) 14:00 ±16:30 PLENARY 17:00 20:00 Study Group WEDNESDAY, 18 MAY Questions to the President 10:00 ± 13:00 PLENARY 1. Consideration of Second Report of Joint Committee on Ethics and Members Interests (ATC, 16 March, p 35) 2. Consideration of Report of SC on Finance on Financial Intelligence Centre Amendment Bill [B ] (ATC, 5 May, p 2) 3. Second Reading debate: Financial Intelligence Centre Amendment Bill [B 33B 2015](s75) (73) 4. First Reading debate: Appropriation Bill [B 3 ](s77) (94) 14:00 21:00 PLENARY (Contd.) 5. Decision of Question on Votes and Schedule to Appropriation Bill [B 3 ](s77) MONDAY, 16 MAY TUESDAY, 17 MAY 08:30-09:30 Committee of Chairpersons meeting 14:00 PLENARY WEDNESDAY, 18 MAY 14:00 PLENARY 1. Motions 2. Consideration of the Expropriation Bill [B 4B ](s76) (provisional) 3. Policy debate on Budget Vote 33: Tourism 4. Policy debate on Budget Vote 16: Health 1. Consideration of Report of Ad Hoc Joint Committee on Request for recommendation of candidates for appointment to Board of National Youth Development Agency (provisional) 2. Consideration of Reports of Select Committee on Education and Recreation: 2.1 Workshop on the role of SETAs in South Africa s economic growth and their relevance to the needs of the industry in the country held at the Cape Town Lodge Hotel on 21 October 2015, 2.2 Oversight visit to KwaZulu-Natal, 2.3 Oversight visit to the Lady Frere District, Eastern Cape (provisional) 24

25 6. Second Reading debate: Appropriation Bill [B 3 ](s 77)(no debate) THURSDAY, 19 MAY 08:30 NA Programme Committee (E249) 10:00 PLENARY 1. Consideration of Report of PC on Home Affairs on Immigration Amendment Bill [B 5 ] (ATC, 17 March, p 9) 2. Second Reading debate: Immigration Amendment Bill [B 5 ](s75) 3. Second Reading debate: Unemployment Insurance Amendment Bill [B 25D 2015] (s75) (73) THURSDAY, 19 MAY 14:00 PLENARY 3. Consideration of Reports of the Joint Committee on Ethics and Members Interests (provisional) 4. Policy debate on Budget Vote 31: Small Business Development 1. Consideration of Reports of Select Committee on Petitions and Executive undertakings: 1.1 Hearing of the Oudsthoorn Ratepayers Association Petition, held at Parliament on 27 January and 16 March, 1.2 Hearing of the Love Knysna Petition, held at Parliament, on 10 February and 16 March (provisional) 2. Legislation 3. Policy debate on Budget Vote 36: Water and Sanitation 4. Policy debate on Budget Vote 38: Human Settlement (Items 3 and 4 one debate) FRIDAY, 20 MAY FRIDAY, 20 MAY WEEK 16 MONDAY, 23 MAY TUESDAY, 24 MAY 14:00 ±19:30 PLENARY 1. Condolence motion for Ms Dene Smuts, former MP (38) 2. Members statements (40) 3. Statement by the Minister of Arts and Culture on racism (74) 4. Consideration of Report of PC on Higher Education and Training on Higher Education Amendment Bill [B ] (ATC, 18 May, p 3) 5. Second Reading debate: Higher Education Amendment Bill [B 36B 2015](s75) (73) MONDAY, 23 MAY TUESDAY, 24 MAY 08:30-10:00 Multiparty Whips Forum (Closed meeting) 14:00 PLENARY 1. Motions 2. Consideration of Report of Select Committee on Finance: Followup on Taking Parliament to the People at Oudsthoorn (provisional) 3. Legislation 4. Policy debate on Budget Vote 28: Labour 5. Policy debate on Budget Vote 5: Home Affairs 25

26 6. Subject for discussion (Rev K R J Meshoe): Restoring the image of the National Assembly in light of recent developments (85) (Immediately after plenary until 20:00) Study Group WEDNESDAY, 25 MAY 15:00 ±19:00 PLENARY 1. Questions for Oral Reply: (120) Deputy President Cluster 1: Peace and Security 2. Consideration of request for approval of Draft regulations on levies and fees pertaining to the Community Schemes Ombud Service (Report of PC on Human Settlements, see ATC, 5 May, p 123) 3. Debate on Africa Day: Building a better Africa and a better world (84) (Immediately after plenary until 20:00) THURSDAY, 26 MAY 08:30 Joint Programme Committee (E249) CAUCUS 14:00 ±19:45 PLENARY 1. Members statements (40) 2. Consideration of Expropriation Bill [B 4D 2015] (s76) and of Report of PC on Public Works thereon (ATC, 24 May, p 7) 3. Consideration of Report of PC on Trade and Industry on Remote Gambling Bill [PMB ] (ATC, 13 May, p 1) (5) 4. Consideration of Recommendation of persons for appointment to Information Regulator (Report of PC on Justice and Correctional Services, see ATC, 17 May, p 50) 5. Consideration of First Report of the Rules Committee of the National Assembly (ATC, 24 May ) (72) 6. Debate on Building collective action for inclusive growth (84) WEDNESDAY, 25 MAY 08:30-10:00 Programming Committee Meeting (S12A) 10:00 PLENARY 1. Reports 2. Legislation 3. Debate 13:00-14:00 Provincial Delegation Meetings THURSDAY, 26 MAY 08:30 Joint Programme Committee (E249) 09:00 PLENARY 1. Reports 2. Legislation 3. Consideration of the Appropriations Bill [B 3 ](s77) FRIDAY, 27 MAY FRIDAY, 27 MAY 26

27 CONSTITUENCY PERIOD: 30 MAY 15 AUGUST THIRD TERM 16 August 23 September (6 weeks) NA Committees NCOP Plenaries/Committees NA Plenaries/ Committees August August 23 August 16 September (p) National Women s Day: Tuesday, 9 August Women s Parliament August (p) NCOP Question to Cluster 2: Social Services NCOP Oversight Week NCOP Questions to the Deputy President NCOP Provincial Week NA Committees/Oversight NCOP Questions to Cluster 3: Governance People s Assembly Constituency Period 23 August 30 August 2 September 7 September September September (p) 20 September September (p) 26 September 10 October 27

28 WEEK 17 MONDAY, 15 AUGUST MONDAY, 15 AUGUST TUESDAY, 16 AUGUST 14:00 17:00 NA Rules Committee (E249) TUESDAY, 16 AUGUST 08:30-10:00 Provincial Whips Forum (Closed meeting) 12:30 14:00 Multiparty Whips Forum (Closed meeting) WEDNESDAY, 17 AUGUST 10:00 11:00 Chief Whips Forum (Closed meeting) 10:00 15:30 Multi-Party Women s Caucus (E249) WEDNESDAY, 17 AUGUST 08:30-10:00 Programming Committee Meeting (S12A) 13:00-14:00 Provincial Delegation Meetings THURSDAY, 18 AUGUST 08:30 NA Programme Committee (E249) 10:00 13:00 Briefing to Whips and Chairs of Committees on the new Assembly Rules (venue tbc) THURSDAY, 18 AUGUST 10:00 12:30 Party Caucuses FRIDAY, 19 AUGUST FRIDAY, 19 AUGUST JOINT WEEK 18 28

29 MONDAY, 22 AUGUST MONDAY, 22 AUGUST TUESDAY, 23 AUGUST 14:00 ±18:00 PLENARY 1. Consideration of Recommendation of persons for appointment to SA Human Rights Commission (Report of PC on Justice and Correctional Services, see ATC, 17 May, p 51) 2. Debate on Urgent Matter of National Public Importance (The Chief Whip of the Majority Party): Local Government Elections (84) 3. Condolence motion for Ms R E Nyalungu, MP (51) 4. Motions without notice 5. Member s statements (40) 6. Notices of motion TUESDAY, 23 AUGUST 10:00 PLENARY 14:00 PLENARY (Cont.) Questions: Cluster 2A Social Services - Arts and Culture - Basic Education - Higher Education and Training - Health Questions: Cluster 2B Social Services - Human Settlements - Social Development - Sport and Recreation - Water and Sanitation (Immediately after plenary until 20:00) Study Groups WEDNESDAY, 24 AUGUST 10:00 11:00 Chief Whips Forum (Closed meeting) 15:00 ±18:00 PLENARY Questions for Oral Reply: (180) Cluster 2: Social Services (Immediately after plenary until 20:00) Study Groups WEDNESDAY, 24 AUGUST Note: [Deadline for Submission of Questions to the Deputy President scheduled for 7 September ] 15:00 PLENARY 1. Motions 2. Consideration of Report of the Select Committee on Economic and Business Development on the International Convention on Liability and Compensation for damage in connection with the carriage of Hazardous and Noxious Substance by Sea, 2010, in terms of section 231(2) of the Constitution, 1996 (ATC, 16 August, p 6) (Statement) (10) 3. Consideration of Report of the Select Committee on Social Services on the draft regulations on levies and fees pertaining to the Community Schemes Ombud Service, made in terms of section 29

30 29(1)(b), (c), (d) and (e) of the Community Schemes Ombud Service Act, 2011 (ACT, 16 August, p 6) (Statement) (10) 4. Consideration of the Immigration Amendment Bill [B ](s75) (ACT, 16 August, p 7) (Statement) (10) 5. Debate on the 20 th anniversary of the adoption of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa: Celebrating 20 years of the Constitution as a fundamental pillar of our democracy THURSDAY, 25 AUGUST 08:30 NA Programme Committee (E249) 10:00 CAUCUS 14:00 ±16:30 JOINT SITTING Debate on National Women s Day: Women united in moving South Africa forward (117) THURSDAY, 25 AUGUST 10:00 12:30 Party Caucuses 14:00 JOINT SITTING Debate on National Women s Day: Women united in moving South Africa forward FRIDAY, 26 AUGUST FRIDAY, 26 AUGUST JOINT Note: [Deadline for Submission of Questions (Cluster 3: Governance) scheduled for 8 September ] WEEK 19 MONDAY, 29 AUGUST TUESDAY, 30 AUGUST 14:00 ±17:00 PLENARY MONDAY, 29 AUGUST TUESDAY, 30 AUGUST OVERSIGHT WEEK 1. Second Reading debate: Children s Amendment Bill [B 13B-15 (s75)] & 30

31 Children s Second Amendment Bill [B 14B-15 (s76)] (73) 2. Consideration of approval of Economic Partnership Agreement between the SADC EPA States, of the one part, and the European Union and its member states, of the other part (Report of PC on Trade and Industry, see ATC, 24 August, p 14) 3. Motions without notice 4. Members statements (40) 5. Notices of motion Study Groups WEDNESDAY, 31 AUGUST 10:00 11:00 Chief Whips Forum (Closed meeting) 15:00 ±18:30 PLENARY Questions for Oral Reply: (180) Cluster 3: Governance Study Groups THURSDAY, 1 SEPTEMBER 08:30 NA Programme Committee (E249) 10:00 CAUCUS 14:00 ±18:00 PLENARY 1. Questions to the Deputy President 2. Condolence motion for Rev M A Stofile, former Minister of Sports and Recreation (51) 3. Motions without notice 4. Members statements (40) 5. Notices of motion WEDNESDAY, 31 AUGUST WOMEN S PARLIAMENT THURSDAY, 1 SEPTEMBER WOMEN S PARLIAMENT OVERSIGHT WEEK OVERSIGHT WEEK 31

32 FRIDAY, 2 SEPTEMBER FRIDAY, 2 SEPTEMBER OVERSIGHT WEEK WEEK 20 MONDAY, 5 SEPTEMBER TUESDAY, 6 SEPTEMBER MONDAY, 5 SEPTEMBER TUESDAY, 6 SEPTEMBER 10:00 12:00 NA Rules Committee (GHC) 14:00 ±17:00 PLENARY 1. Subject for discussion (Ms N R Mokoto): The impact of pro-poor programmes in enhancing the performance of basic education (85) 2. Consideration of Reports of PC on Basic Education on: (10) Oversight visits to KwaZulu-Natal and Eastern Cape Provinces (ATC, 2 June, p 3) Oversight visit to Lady Frere District, Eastern Cape (ATC, 26 May, p 158) 08:30-10:00 Provincial Whips Forum (Closed meeting) 08:30 09:30 Committee of Chairpersons Meeting 12:30 14:00 Multiparty Whips Forum (Closed meeting) 14:00 PLENARY 1. Motions 2. Debate on addressing the spate of rapes of learners in our schools: Ending the spate of rapes of learners in our schools 3. Debate on addressing working conditions and treatment of farm workers: Working together to address the working conditions and treatment of farm workers Engagement with Department of Basic Education in Cape Town (ATC, 26 May, p 79) Oversight visit to KwaZulu-Natal (ATC, 26 May, p 10) 3. Members statements (40) 4. Notices of motion 32

33 Study Groups WEDNESDAY, 7 SEPTEMBER 10:00 11:00 Chief Whips Forum (Closed meeting) 15:00 ±20:00 PLENARY 1. Questions for Oral Reply: (210) Cluster 4: Economics 2. Consideration of recommendation of candidate for appointment as Public Protector (Report of Ad Hoc Committee to Nominate a Person as Public Protector, see ATC, 30 August, p 4) (10) 3. Decision of Question Consideration of Recommendation of persons for appointment to Information Regulator (Report of PC on Justice and Correctional Services, see ATC, 17 May, p 50) WEDNESDAY, 7 SEPTEMBER 08:30-10:00 Programming Committee Meeting (S12A) 13:00-14:00 Provincial Delegation Meetings 15:00 PLENARY Questions to the Deputy President Note: [Deadline for Submission of Questions (Cluster 3: Governance) scheduled for 20 September ] Study Groups THURSDAY, 8 SEPTEMBER 08:30 NA Programme Committee (E249) 10:00 CAUCUS 14:00 ±18:30 PLENARY 1. Debate on Urgent Matter of National Public Importance (Mr M Hlengwa): Student fees crisis in South Africa (84) 2. Draft resolution (Mr D J Maynier): The allegations of state capture by certain individuals and their alleged undue influence over the government (85) 3. Members statements (40) 4. Notices of motion THURSDAY, 8 SEPTEMBER 10:00 12:30 Party Caucuses (Immediately after Caucus) Sub-Committee on Review of NCOP Rules meeting 33

34 FRIDAY, 9 SEPTEMBER FRIDAY, 9 SEPTEMBER JOINT WEEK 21 MONDAY, 12 SEPTEMBER MONDAY, 12 SEPTEMBER PROVINCIAL WEEK TUESDAY, 13 SEPTEMBER 14:00 ±18:00 PLENARY 1. Questions to the President 2. Debate on Urgent Matter of National Public Importance (Mr N F Shivambu): The challenges facing South African Airways (90) WEDNESDAY, 14 SEPTEMBER /OVERSIGHT TUESDAY, 13 SEPTEMBER WEDNESDAY, 14 SEPTEMBER PROVINCIAL WEEK: Following up on our commitments to make access to education and health care work for all PROVINCIAL WEEK: Following up on our commitments to make access to education and health care work for all THURSDAY, 15 SEPTEMBER /OVERSIGHT THURSDAY, 15 SEPTEMBER PROVINCIAL WEEK: Following up on our commitments to make access to education and health care work for all FRIDAY, 16 SEPTEMBER /OVERSIGHT FRIDAY, 16 SEPTEMBER PROVINCIAL WEEK: Following up on our commitments to make access to education and health care work for all WEEK 22 34

35 MONDAY, 19 SEPTEMBER MONDAY, 19 SEPTEMBER Parliamentary Programme First Term TUESDAY, 20 SEPTEMBER WEDNESDAY, 21 SEPTEMBER TUESDAY, 20 SEPTEMBER 08:30-10:00 Provincial Whips Forum (Closed meeting) 08:30 09:30 Committee of Chairpersons Meeting 12:30 14:00 Multiparty Whips Forum (Closed meeting) 14:00 PLENARY WEDNESDAY, 21 SEPTEMBER Questions to Cluster 3: Governance 08:30-10:00 Programming Committee Meeting (S12A) 13:00-14:00 Provincial Delegation Meetings 15:00 PLENARY 1. Motions 2. Consideration of Reports of Select Committee on Security and Justice: a. Oversight visit to the Mthatha Remand Detention and Mthatha Medium Correctional Centre of the Department of Correctional Services, Mthatha Eastern Cape. (ATC, 11 May, p 18) (Statement)(10) b. Oversight visit to Diepkloof Police Station (ATC, 11 May, p 26) (Statement)(10) c. Annual report on the activities of the Select Committee on Security and Justice, 1 April 2015 to 31 March. (ATC, 11 May, p 37) (Statement)(10) 3. Legislation 4. Debate on the building of additional classrooms in the Western Cape: Finding a lasting solution to the problem of overcrowding and shortages of classrooms in schools in the Western Cape 5. Debate on the impact of crime in South Africa: Moving with utmost speed to address the causes and effects of crime to communities THURSDAY, 22 SEPTEMBER THURSDAY, 22 SEPTEMBER 14:00 PLENARY 1. Motions 2. Consideration of Report of Select Committee on Land and Mineral 35

36 Resources: Oversight visit to the Mpumalanga (Kruger National Park). (ATC, 17 March, P 56) (proposed) 3. Legislation 4. Debate on the potential of rail infrastructure as a stimulus for rural and agricultural development: Leveraging the potential of rail transportation to advance rural and agricultural development 5. Debate on Heritage Day: Exploration, Encounter and Exchange in History: Celebrating our living heritage and the reach diversity of our nation FRIDAY, 23 SEPTEMBER FRIDAY, 23 SEPTEMBER JOINT CONSTITUENCY PERIOD: 26 SEPTEMBER 10 OCTOBER FOURTH TERM 11 October 2 December (8 weeks) NA Committees (BRR Reports) October NCOP Committees/ Plenaries NCOP Oversight Week NCOP Questions to Cluster 4: Economics NCOP Plenaries/Committees NA Plenaries / Committees Tabling: Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement and Adjustments Budget: Revised Fiscal Framework Division of Revenue Amendment Bill Decision on Adjustments Appropriation Bill by Parliament NA Committees/Oversight NCOP Questions to Deputy President October October 25, 27 October October - November 25 October 18 November 26 October October November November 22 November - 2 December November 36

37 Taking Parliament to the People NCOP Annual Address by the President Constituency Period November November 5 15 December Leave Period 19 December 8 January 2017 Reconciliation Day: Friday, 16 December WEEK 23 MONDAY, 10 OCTOBER TUESDAY, 11 OCTOBER [BRR REPORTS] MONDAY, 10 OCTOBER TUESDAY, 11 OCTOBER WEDNESDAY, 12 OCTOBER WEDNESDAY, 12 OCTOBER [BRR REPORTS] THURSDAY, 13 OCTOBER [BRR REPORTS] THURSDAY, 13 OCTOBER 37

38 FRIDAY, 14 OCTOBER [BRR REPORTS] FRIDAY, 14 OCTOBER WEEK 24 MONDAY, 17 OCTOBER TUESDAY, 18 OCTOBER [BRR REPORTS] MONDAY, 17 OCTOBER TUESDAY, 18 OCTOBER WEDNESDAY, 19 OCTOBER 10:00 11:00 Chief Whips Forum (Closed meeting) WEDNESDAY, 19 OCTOBER [BRR REPORTS] THURSDAY, 20 OCTOBER 08:30 NA Programme Committee (E249) THURSDAY, 20 OCTOBER 10:00 12:30 CAUCUS [BRR REPORTS] 38

39 FRIDAY, 21 OCTOBER [BRR REPORTS] FRIDAY, 21 OCTOBER WEEK 25 MONDAY, 24 OCTOBER MONDAY, 24 OCTOBER TUESDAY, 25 OCTOBER 14:00 ±19:15 PLENARY Study Groups 1. Condolence motion for Mr B A Nesi, MP (51) 2. Statement by the Minister of Higher Education and Training on update on current developments in universities (74) 3. Subject for discussion (Dr M S Motshekga): South African Jurisprudence, sitting comfortably with the Constitution or the need for change aligned with the principles and values of the Constitution (85) 4. Members statements (40) 5. Notices of motion WEDNESDAY, 26 OCTOBER 10:00 11:00 Chief Whips Forum (Closed meeting) TUESDAY, 25 OCTOBER 08:30-10:00 Multiparty Whips Forum (Closed meeting) 08:30 09:30 Committee of Chairpersons Meeting 14:00 PLENARY Questions to the President of RSA WEDNESDAY, 26 OCTOBER 08:30-10:00 Programming Committee Meeting (S12A) Note: [Deadline for Submission of Questions to the Deputy President scheduled for 9 39

40 14:00 - ±15:15 PLENARY 1. Medium Term Budget Policy Statement¹ 2. Introduction: Adjustments Appropriation Bill [B ](prop s77) 3. Introduction: (10) a. Rates and Monetary Amounts and Amendment of Revenue Laws Bill [B ](prop s77) b. Taxation Laws Amendment Bill [B ](prop s77) c. Finance Bill [B ](prop s77) November ] Study Groups THURSDAY, 27 OCTOBER 08:30 NA Programme Committee (E249) 10:00 12:30 CAUCUS 14:00 ±16:30 PLENARY 1. Consideration of Budgetary Review and Recommendation Reports of PC on Public Service as well as Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation on: Statistics South Africa Department of Public Service and Administration, Public Service Commission, National School of Government and Centre for Public Service Innovation Department of Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation and National Youth Development Agency (ATC, 21 October, p ) 2. Consideration of Budgetary Review and Recommendation Report of PC on Mineral Resources (ATC, 19 October, p 7) 3. Consideration of Budgetary Review and Recommendation Reports of PC on Police on: Independent Police Investigative Directorate THURSDAY, 27 OCTOBER 10:00 12:30 Party Caucuses 14:00 PLENARY Questions to Cluster 4A: Economics - Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries - Environmental Affairs - Mineral Resources - Rural Development and Land Reform - Tourism - Trade and Industry 40

41 Civilian Secretariat for Police South African Police Services (ATC, 21 October, p ) 4. Members statements (40) 5. Notices of motion FRIDAY, 28 OCTOBER FRIDAY, 28 OCTOBER 135 th IPU Assembly & BRICS Parliamentary Forum: October Geneva, Switzerland ¹The Division of Revenue Amendment Bill (prop s76), Rates and Monetary Amounts and Amendment of Revenue Laws (Administration) Bill (prop s75) and Tax Administration Amendment Bill (prop s75) will also be tabled and introduced WEEK 26 MONDAY, 31 OCTOBER MONDAY, 31 OCTOBER TUESDAY, 1 NOVEMBER TUESDAY, 1 NOVEMBER 14:00 PLENARY 14:00 ±19:30 PLENARY 1. Consideration of Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Amendment Bill [B15D 2013] (s76(1)), Report of PC on Mineral Resources thereon (ATC, 19 October, p 4), and the President s reservations on constitutionality of Bill as submitted to him (ATC, 23 January 2015, p 2) (72) 2. Consideration of request for approval of Paris Agreement on Climate Change (Report of PC on Environmental Affairs, see ATC, 20 October, p 121) (72) 3. Consideration of Budgetary Review and Recommendation Report of PC on Questions to Cluster 4B: Economics (Continue) - Finance - Public Enterprises - Telecommunications and Postal Services - Communications - Science and Technology 41

42 Basic Education (ATC, 20 October, p 7) 4. Consideration of Budgetary Review and Recommendation Report of PC on Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (ATC, 20 October, p 83) 5. Draft resolution (Mr N F Shivambu): Invitation of Advocate Thulisile Madonsela to address the National Assembly in terms of Rule 62(2) 6. Subject for discussion (Mr M A Plouamma): Reviewing South Africa s relationship with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank (85) 7. Members statements (40) 8. Notices of motion Study Groups WEDNESDAY, 2 NOVEMBER 10:00 11:00 Chief Whips Forum (Closed meeting) 13:00 15:00 Multi-Party Women s Caucus (V454) 15:00 ±19:15 PLENARY 1. Questions to the Deputy President (120) 2. Consideration of Budgetary Review and Recommendation Report of PC on Human Settlements (ATC, 21 October, p 397) 3. Consideration of Budgetary Review and Recommendation Reports of PC on Defence and Military Veterans on: Department of Defence Department of Military Veterans Castle Control Board and Armscor (ATC, 21 October, p ) 4. Consideration of Budgetary Review and Recommendation Report of PC on Women in the Presidency (ATC, 21 October, p 26) WEDNESDAY, 2 NOVEMBER 14:00 PLENARY Questions to Cluster 4C: Economics (Continue) - Energy - Economic Development - Labour - Public Works - Small Business Development - Transport 42