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

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1 REPORT ON BILLS AND OTHER MATTERS BEFORE COMMITTEES OF THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY PREPARED BY COMMITTEE SECTION As at 5 February

2 SUMMARY OF MATTERS BEFORE/FINALISED BY NA COMMITTEES Twenty- two bills currently before NA committees. Seven bills finalised. Three statutory appointments before committees. Seven other matters before committees. Two other matters finalised. One international agreement before committee.

3 SUMMARY OF BILLS BEFORE NA COMMITTEES Ten Section 76 Bills of which: One is a Private Members Bill, viz: 1. Business Interests of Government Employees Bill (PC Public Service and Administration) Nine Government-introduced Bills, viz: 1. NEM Laws A/B (PC Water and Environmental Affairs) 2. NEM: Waste A/B (PC Water and Environmental Affairs) 3. Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development A/B (PC Minerals) 4. Restitution of Land Rights A/B (PC Rural Development) 5. National Credit A/B (PC Trade and Industry) 6. Infrastructure Development Bill (PC Economic Development) 7. Rental Housing A/B (PC Human Settlement) 8. Women Empowerment ad Gender Equality Bill (PC Women) 9. Tourism Bill (PC Tourism) - finalised

4 SUMMARY OF BILLS BEFORE NA COMMITTEES Two Section 74 Bills of which: Two are Private Members Bills, viz: 1. Constitution 18 th A/B (PC Justice) 2. Constitution 19th A/B (PC Justice) One Section 77 Bill 1. Customs Duty Bill (ST Finance) - finalised

5 SUMMARY OF BILLS BEFORE Sixteen Section 75 Bills of which: NA COMMITTEES Two are Private Members Bills, viz: 1. Special Investigating Units & Tribunals A/B (PC Justice) 2. Defence A/B (PC Defence and Military Veterans) Fourteen are Government-introduced Bills, viz: 1. Insurance Laws A/B (ST Finance) 2. Water Research A/B (PC Water and Environmental Affairs) 3. The National Environmental Management: Protected Areas Amendment Bill (PC Water and Environ Affairs) 4 Determination of Remuneration of Constitutional Institutions Bill (PC Justice) 4. Determination of Remuneration of Constitutional Institutions Bill (PC Justice) 5. State Attorney A/B (PC Justice) 6. Local Govt: Municipal Property Rates A/B (PC Coop Governance) 7. Science and Technology Laws Amendment Bill (PC Science and Technology) - finalised 8. Customs Control Bill (ST Finance) - finalised 9 C t d E i A/B (ST Fi ) fi li d 9. Customs and Excise A/B (ST Finance) - finalised 10. Labour Relations Amendment Bill (PC Labour) 11. Employment Services Bill (PC Labour) 12. Property Valuation Bill (PC Rural Development) 13. SA Language Practitioners Council Bill (PC Arts and Culture) - finalised 14. Private Security Industry Regulation A/B (PC Police) - finalised

6 ARTS AND CULTURE TITLE OF BILL DATE OF REFERRAL TAGGING CURRENT STATUS AIM TO FINISH CONSIDERATION Language Practitioners Council Bill [B 14B-13 (sec 75)] Arts & Culture 21 November 2013 (returned to NA for concurrence) Yes Consideration and finalisation on 4 February Finalised 4 February

7 COOPERATIVE GOVERNANCE AND TRADITIONAL AFFAIRS TITLE OF BILL DATE OF REFERRAL TAGGING CURRENT STATUS AIM TO FINISH CONSIDERATION Local Government: Municipal Property Rates A/B [B (sec 75)] 26 September 2013 Yes Public Hearings January Deliberations 4 5 February Finalisation 11 February February

8 DEFENCE AND MILITARY VETERANS TITLE OF BILL DATE OF REFERRAL TAGGING CURRENT STATUS AIM TO FINISH CONSIDERATION Defence Amendment Bill [PMB (National Assembly sec 75)] 2 October 2013 Yes Legal opinion requested 30 October Presentation by Mr D Maynier 5 February February 2014 Deliberations 11 February Finalisation 19 February

9 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TITLE OF BILL DATE OF REFERRAL TAGGING CURRENT STATUS AIM TO FINISH CONSIDERATION BY HOUSE Infrastructure Development Bill [B (National Assembly sec 76)] 4 November 2013 Yes Briefing 11 November Publication of advert 9 and 10 November Deadline for submission of public input 22 November February 2014 Public hearings 14, 15 and 16 January Responses by Department 28 January Deliberations 4 and 5 February Consideration of redrafted Bill 7 February Finalisation 11 February

10 FINANCE TITLE OF BILL DATE OF REFERRAL TAGGING CURRENT STATUS AIM TO FINISH CONSIDERATION Insurance Laws 21 June 2013 Yes Committee will not proceed Amendment Bill with Bill. [B (National Assembly sec 75)] 10

11 FINANCE TITLE OF BILL DATE OF REFERRAL TAGGING CURRENT STATUS AIM TO FINISH CONSIDERATION Customs and Excise 24 October Yes Adverts on Parliament s 5F b Amendment Bill [B website 18 October (National Assembly Sec 75)] Closing date for public input 29 October Public hearing 30 October February 2014 Customs Control Bill [B (National Assembly Sec 75)] 24 October 2013 Yes Consideration 6 November Public hearing 28 January Customs Duty Bill [B (National Assembly sec 77)] 24 October 2013 Yes Consideration of public input 4 February Finalisation 5 February

12 HUMAN SETTLEMENTS TITLE OF BILL DATE OF REFERRAL TAGGING CURRENT STATUS AIM TO FINISH CONSIDERATION BY HOUSE Rental Housing Amendment Bill [B ] (National Assembly proposed sec 76) 20 November 2013 No Briefing 13 November Further briefing 28 January Public hearing 29 January ) Deliberations 4 February February 2014 Finalisation 6 February

13 JUSTICE AND CONSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENT TITLE OF BILL DATE OF REFERRAL TAGGING CURRENT STATUS AIM TO FINISH CONSIDERATION BY HOUSE Special Investigating Units and Special Tribunals Amendment Bill [PMB (National Assembly Section 75)] 19 June 2013 Yes Briefing 25 October Deliberations 5 November Finalisation 25 February February 2014 Constitution Eighteenth Amendment Bill [PMB ] (National Assembly Sec 74) 30 July 2013 Yes Briefing and deliberations 5 November Finalisation 25 February February

14 JUSTICE AND CONSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENT TITLE OF BILL DATE OF REFERRAL TAGGING CURRENT STATUS AIM TO FINISH CONSIDERATION BY HOUSE Constitution Nineteenth Amendment Bill [PMB (Sec 74)] 12 August 2013 Yes Briefing and deliberations 5 November Finalisation 25 February February 2014 Determination of Remuneration of fmembers of Constitutional Institutions Laws Amendment Bill [B ( Sec 75)] 19 September 2013 Yes Briefing 1 October March 2014 Committee advertised and invited written inputs. Closing date for submissions 29 October Finalisation 6 March

15 JUSTICE AND CONSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENT TITLE OF BILL DATE OF REFERRAL TAGGING CURRENT STATUS AIM TO FINISH CONSIDERATION BY HOUSE State Attorney Amendment Bill [B ] (National Assembly Sec 76) 8 November 2013 Yes Briefing 11 November Closing date for public inputs 29 December Responses by the Department to submissions 28 & 29 January February 2014 Deliberations 11 February Finalisation 19 February

16 LABOUR TITLE OF BILL DATE OF REFERRAL TAGGING CURRENT STATUS AIM TO FINISH CONSIDERATION Labour Relations Amendment Bill [B 16B 2012] (National Assembly sec 75) 5 November 2013 (returned to NA for concurrence) Yes Consideration of Council s proposed amendments 12 February February 2014 Employment 21 November Yes Consideration of Council s 12 February Services Bill [B 38B proposed amendments 12 February (s75)] - (Returned to Labour NA for concurrence) 16

17 MINERAL RESOURCES TITLE OF BILL DATE OF REFERRAL TAGGING CURRENT STATUS AIM TO FINISH CONSIDERATION Mineral & Petroleum Resources Development A/B [B (National Assembly 76)] 21 June 2013 Yes Briefing 30 July Committee to advertise. Deadline for submissions 6 September Public hearings 11, 12, 13 and 18 September Joint meeting with PC Water and Environmental Affairs to discuss way forward on processing of MPRD and NEMA Bills 11 September February 2014 Responses on submissions 23 October Deliberations 29 October Further deliberations 30 and 31 October Joint meeting with PC on Water and Environmental Affairs on MPRD and NEMA Bills 29 January

18 POLICE TITLE OF BILL DATE OF REFERRAL TAGGING CURRENT STATUS AIM TO FINISH CONSIDERATION Private Security Industry Regulation A/B [B (National Assembly - Section 75)] 12 November 2013 (recommitted) Yes Consideration 28 January Finalisation 29 January Finalised 29 January

19 PUBLIC SERVICE AND ADMINISTRATION TITLE OF BILL DATE OF REFERRAL TAGGING CURRENT STATUS AIM TO FINISH CONSIDERATION Business Interests of Government Employees Bill [PMB (National Assembly section 76 (1)]. 12 June 2013 Yes Committee to schedule meetings. 19

20 RURAL DEVELOPMENT AND LAND REFORM TITLE OF BILL DATE OF REFERRAL TAGGING CURRENT STATUS AIM TO FINISH CONSIDERATION Restitution of Land Rights Amendment Bill [B (Sec 76] 8 October 2013 (Referred to National House of Traditional Leaders on 21 November 2013) Yes Briefing 15 October Committee advertised, inviting public input. Deadline for submissions 1 November Public hearings in all nine provinces from 4 November 2013 until 29 Jan Western Cape 7 and 8 November 2013: Bergrivier District Municipality (Piketburg) and Eden District Municipality (George). KwaZulu-Natal 11 to 15 November 2013: Sarah Baartman and Alfred Nzo District Municipalities. Limpopo 18 and 19 November 2013: Sekhukhune District Municipality. Mpumalanga:21 and 22 November 2013: Ehlanzeni and Middelburg. North West:13 to 17 January 2014: Taung, Migdol, Randburg and Vereeniging. Northern Cape 20 to 24 January 2014: Siyanda and Kuruman. Free State: 23 and 24 January 2014: Thabo Mafutsanyane, Botshabelo and Thaba Nchu. Finalised 5 February 2014 Public hearings in Cape Town and Parliament 28 and 29 January 2014, respectively. 20

21 RURAL DEVELOPMENT AND LAND REFORM TITLE OF BILL DATE OF REFERRAL TAGGING CURRENT STATUS AIM TO FINISH CONSIDERATION Property Valuation Bill [B ] (prop S75) 12 November 2013 No Briefing 30 January Committee advertised for public input. 26 February 2014 Deadline for submissions 14 February Consideration 19 February Finalisation 26 February

22 SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY TITLE OF BILL DATE OF REFERRAL TAGGING CURRENT STATUS AIM TO FINISH CONSIDERATION Science and Technology Laws Amendment Bill [B ] (National Assembly sec 75) 17 October 2013 Yes Briefing 23 October Committee advertised, inviting public input. Closing date for submissions 11 November Briefing by parliamentary law adviser 29 and 30 October Finalised 5 February 2014 Consideration 6 November Consideration of public input 4 February Finalisation 5 February

23 TOURISM TITLE OF BILL DATE OF REFERRAL TAGGING CURRENT STATUS AIM TO FINISH CONSIDERATION Tourism Bill [B 44D 2012 (Reprint)] (National Assembly sec 76). 14 November 2013 (returned to NA for concurrence) Yes Consideration and finalisation 28 January Finalised 28 January

24 TRADE AND INDUSTRY TITLE OF BILL DATE OF REFERRAL TAGGING CURRENT STATUS AIM TO FINISH CONSIDERATION National Credit Amendment Bill [B ] 25 October 2013 Yes Briefing 5 November Consideration 13 November (National Assembly sec 76) Public hearings 28, 29, 30 January February 2014 Deliberations 4, 6, 7, 11, 12 February Finalisation 14 February

25 WATER AND ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS TITLE OF BILL DATE OF REFERRAL TAGGING CURRENT STATUS AIM TO FINISH CONSIDERATION The National Environmental Management: Protected Areas Amendment Bill [B 28B 2013] (National Assembly sec 75) 5 November 2013 (Recommitted) Yes 25

26 WATER AND ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS TITLE OF BILL DATE OF REFERRAL TAGGING CURRENT STATUS AIM TO FINISH CONSIDERATION BY HOUSE National Environmental Management Laws A/B [B (s76)] 14 August 2013 Yes Closing date for public submissions 13 September Joint meeting with PC Mineral Resources to discuss way forward on processing of NEMA and MPRD Bills 11 September February 2014 Public hearings 17 and 18 September Deliberations 22 and 23 October Consideration 6 November Further consideration 4, 5 and 6 February Finalisation 19 February

27 WATER AND ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS TITLE OF BILL DATE OF REFERRAL TAGGING CURRENT STATUS AIM TO FINISH CONSIDERATION BY HOUSE Water Research Amendment Bill [B (National Assembly sec 75)] 5 September 2013 Yes Committee advertised, inviting public input. Closing date for submissions 30 September Public hearings 5 February NEM: Waste A/B [B ( sec 76)] 23 September 2013 Yes Committee advertised, inviting public input. 19 February 2014 Closing date for submissions 10 January Public hearings 28 January Further consideration 4, 5 and 6 February Finalisation 19 February

28 WOMEN, CHILDREN AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES TITLE OF BILL DATE OF REFERRAL TAGGING CURRENT STATUS AIM TO FINISH CONSIDERATION BY HOUSE Women Empowerment and Gender Equality Bill [B ] (National Assembly sec 76) 6 November 2013 (Referred to National House of Traditional Leaders) Yes Briefing 14 November Consideration of public input 29 and 30 January Responses by Department on public inputs 5 February February 2014 Further deliberations 6 February Finalisation 19 February

29 STATUTORY APPOINTMENT: PORTFOLIO COMMITTEE ON COMMUNICATIONS TITLE OF REFERRAL DATE OF REFERRAL CURRENT STATUS AIM TO FINISH CONSIDERATION BY HOUSE A letter dated 4 November 2013 has been received from the President of the Republic (a) informing the National Assembly of the resignation of Ms Noluthando Primrose Gosa from the board of the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) with effect from 1 January 2014; and (b) requesting the Assembly to recommend, in accordance with the provisions of the Broadcasting Act, 1999 (Act No 4 of 1999), a suitable candidate to fill the vacancy for the unexpired portion of the period for which the vacating member had been appointed. 12 November 2013 Advert published during the weekend of 29 November Closing date 17 January Short listing 18 February Interviews 4 March Finalisation 4 March March

30 STATUTORY APPOINTMENT: PORTFOLIO COMMITTEE ON COMMUNICATIONS TITLE OF REFERRAL DATE OF REFERRAL CURRENT STATUS AIM TO FINISH CONSIDERATION BY HOUSE A letter dated 28 November 2013 has been received from the Minister in the Presidency: Performance Monitoring and Evaluation as well as Administration (a) informing the Assembly that the term of office of Media Development and Diversity Agency board member Ms Nothando Migogo will expire on 31 December 2013 in terms of section 8(2) of the Media Development and Diversity Agency Act, 2002 (No 14 of 2002); and (b) requesting the Assembly to commence with the process of recommending, in accordance with the principles set out in section 4(1)(b) of the Act, a suitable candidate to fill the impending vacancy. 23 January 2014 Advert to be published during the weekend of 2 February Closing date 14 February

31 STATUTORY APPOINTMENT: PORTFOLIO COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE AND ADMINISTRATION TITLE DATE OF REFERRAL CURRENT STATUS AIM TO FINISH CONSIDERATION A letter dated 10 October 2013 has been received from the President of the Republic, requesting the National Assembly to approve two fit and proper persons in accordance with section 196(8)(a) of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996, to fill the vacancies that will arise in the Public Service Commission when the terms of office of Ms P M Tengeni and Ms S S Nkosi expire on 15 January 2014 and 22 February 2014 respectively. 14 October 2013 Committee advertised on15 November Committee received 294 CVs, which are being collated. 31

32 STATUTORY APPOINTMENT: PORTFOLIO COMMITTEE ON POLICE TITLE DATE OF REFERRAL CURRENT STATUS AIM TO FINISH CONSIDERATION A letter dated 8 November 2013 has been received from the Minister of Police, requesting the relevant parliamentary committee to confirm or reject the nomination of Mr Robert John McBride as executive director of the Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) in terms of section 6(2) of the Independent Police Investigative Directorate Act, 2011 (No 1 of 2011). 11 November 2013 Consideration and finalisation 29 January Finalised 29 January

33 OTHER MATTERS BEFORE THE STANDING COMMITTEE ON FINANCE TITLE OF REFERRAL DATE OF REFERRAL DATE TO REPORT CURRENT STATUS AIM TO FINISH CONSIDERATION The Financial Management of Parliament Act 20 September 2012 (House resolution) 22 November 2012 (progress report) Briefing by the Parliamentary Legal Unit 13 November Consideration and adoption of progress report 20 November Finalised 4 February 2014 Briefing by Parliamentary Legal Services on proposed amendments 20 February Further briefing 11 June Public hearings 23 July Report back on public hearings 30 July Input from Auditor- General, National Treasury and Secretary to Parliament 14 August Presentation by Legal Services on re-worked draft bill 10 September Presentation by Legal Services on third version redraft 8 October Presentation by Legal Services on fourth version redraft 15 October Presentation by Legal Services on fifth draft 29 January

34 OTHER MATTERS BEFORE THE STANDING COMMITTEE ON FINANCE TITLE OF REFERRAL DATE OF REFERRAL DATE TO REPORT CURRENT STATUS AIM TO FINISH CONSIDERATION The Money Bills Amendment Procedure and Related Matters Act 24 March 2012 (House resolution) Progress report: 21 September 2012 Briefing by the Parliamentary Legal Unit 07 August Consideration and adoption of progress report 19 September Committee to schedule further meetings. 34

35 OTHER MATTERS BEFORE THE PORTFOLIO COMMITTEE ON JUSTICE AND CONSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENT TITLE DATE OF REFERRAL CURRENT STATUS AIM TO FINISH CONSIDERATION Request from the Public Protector to inquire into the allegations of maladministration and governance failures against the Public Protector and her Office. 10 September 2012 Presentation by the Deputy Public Protector 20 November Deliberations 12 February Committee to schedule further meetings. (Letter written to the Public Protector about her availability and date to appear before committee). 12 March 2014 Deliberations 5 November Input by the Public Protector 11 March Finalisation 12 March

36 OTHER MATTERS BEFORE THE PORTFOLIO COMMITTEE ON HUMAN SETTLEMENTS TITLE OF DOCUMENT DATE OF REFERRAL CURRENT STATUS AIM TO FINISH CONSIDERATION BY THE HOUSE Housing Development Agency draft regulations, submitted for consultation with Parliament in terms of section 32 of the Housing Development Agency Act, 2008 (No. 23 of 2008). 28 June August 2013 (also to Interim Joint Committee on Scrutiny of Delegated Legislation) Initial briefing 5 September (The Interim Joint Committee on Scrutiny of Delegated Legislation reported on this matter on 03 September 2012). Further briefings 14 November 2012, 13 March Briefing by the Department of Human Settlements and the Housing Development tagency 5 June Committee requested information from the Department. 36

37 OTHER MATTERS BEFORE THE INTERIM JOINT COMMITTEE ON SCRUTINY OF DELEGATED LEGISLATION TITLE OF DOCUMENT DATE REFERRED CURRENT STATUS AIM TO FINISH CONSIDERATION BY THE HOUSE Draft regulations on a supply chain management system for Parliament, made under section 65(1)(e) ) and in compliance with Chapter 6 of the Financial Management of Parliament Act, 2009 (Act No 10 of 2009), and dtabled din terms of section 65(6). 8 May 2013 Briefing 5 June Legal opinion received. Procedural requirements i.t.o section 65(5) of the Financial Management of Parliament Act, 2009 has not been complied with. Standing Committee and Select Committee on Finance to ensure that this requirement is complied with before Joint Committee reports. Consideration 19 February

38 OTHER MATTERS BEFORE THE INTERIM JOINT COMMITTEE ON SCRUTINY OF DELEGATED LEGISLATION TITLE OF DOCUMENT DATE REFERRED CURRENT STATUS AIM TO FINISH CONSIDERATION BY THE HOUSE Housing Development Agency draft regulations, submitted for consultation with Parliament in terms of section 32 of the Housing Development Agency Act, 2008 (No 23 of 2008). 7 August 2013 Legal opinion received on 5 September Committee meeting scheduled for 9 October 2013 cancelled due to failure to achieve a quorum (two members confirmed attendance). Consideration 19 February Draft regulations on criteria that military veterans have to meet in order to qualify for benefits, made under Section 24(1) and tabled in terms of section 24(3) of the Military Veterans Act, 2011 (Act No 18 of 2011) 20 June 2013 Legal opinion received on 5 September Committee meeting scheduled for 9 October 2013 cancelled due to failure to achieve a quorum (two members confirmed attendance). Consideration 19 February

39 OTHER MATTERS BEFORE THE INTERIM JOINT COMMITTEE ON SCRUTINY OF DELEGATED LEGISLATION TITLE OF DOCUMENT DATE REFERRED CURRENT STATUS AIM TO FINISH CONSIDERATION BY THE HOUSE Draft Credit Rating Agency Rules submitted for Parliamentary scrutiny in terms of section 24(3)(a)(ii) ) of the Credit Rating Service Act, 2012 (No 24 of 2012). 10 October 2013 Legal opinion requested. Consideration 19 February

40 OTHER MATTERS BEFORE THE PORTFOLIO COMMITTEE ON JUSTICE AND CONSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENT TITLE OF DOCUMENT DATE REFERRED CURRENT STATUS AIM TO FINISH CONSIDERATION BY THE HOUSE (a) Draft notice and schedule determining the rate, with effect from 1 April 2013, at which salaries, allowances and benefits are payable to Constitutional Court Judges and Judges annually, for approval by Parliament in terms of section 2(4) of the Judges Remuneration and Conditions of Employment Act, 2001 (Act No 47 of 2001). (b) Draft notice and schedule determining the rate, with effect from 1 April 2013, at which salaries, allowances and benefits are payable to magistrates annually, for approval by Parliament in terms of section 12(3) of the Magistrates Act, 1993 (Act No 90 of 1993). 23 January 2014 Briefing 28 January Consideration 29 January and 4 February

41 INTERNATIONAL AGREEMENTS COMMITTEE TITLE OF DOCUMENT DATE REFERRED CURRENT STATUS AIM TO FINISH CONSIDERATION BY HOUSE Portfolio Committee on Defence and Military Veterans Convention on Cluster Munitions 12 November 2013 Briefing 5 February Deliberations 11 February February Finalisation 11 February

42 REPORT ON LEGISLATION AND OTHER MATTERS BEFORE COMMITTEES OF THE NATIONAL COUNCIL OF PROVINCES 22 November January

43 Executive Summary 1. Legislation before Committees Eleven Bills are before Committees: 1.1 Traditional Courts Bill [B (s76(2))] - SC on Security and Constitutional Development 1.2 Special Economic Zones Bill [B 3B 2013 (s76)] SC on Trade and International Relations 1.3 NEM: Integrated Coastal Management A/B [B 8B 2013 (s76)] SC on Land and Environmental Affairs 1.4 NEM: Air Quality A/B [B 27B 2013 (76)] SC on Land and Environmental Affairs 1.5 Legal Metrology Bill [B 34B 2013 (s76)] SC on Trade and International Relations 1.6 Marine Living Resources A/B [B 30B 2013] (s76) SC on Land and Environmental Affairs Independent d tcommunications Authority of fsouth thafi Africa A/B[B18B 2013] (s75) SC on Labour and Public Enterprises 1.8 Legal Practice Bill [B 20B 2012 (s76)] SC on Security and Constitutional Development 1.9 Electronic Communications A/B [B 17B 2013 (s75)] SC on Labour and Public Enterprises 1.10 Judicial Matters 3 rd A/B [B (s76)] SC on Security and Constitutional Development 1.11 Public Administration Management Bill [B (s76)] SC on Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Slides 7-13) 2

44 Executive Summary 2. International Agreements SC on Education and Recreation - 1 (Slides 14) 3

45 Executive Summary (cont) 3. Interventions Intervention under s139(4) of Constitution 1 Progress reports on the intervention issued under section 139(1)(b) of Constitution 1 (Slide 15) 4. Ad Hoc Committees dealing with other matters None (Slide 16) 4

46 Executive Summary (cont) 5. Joint Committees dealing with other matters (Slides 17-19) 6. Petitions (Slides 20-33) 7. Other matters before Committees (Slides 34-40) 8. Budget instruments for 2014 referred to Committees (Slide 41) 5

47 Executive Summary (cont) 9. Oversight/study tours undertaken by committees No oversight visits were undertaken during the reporting period. (Slide 42) 10. Meetings held by Committees of the NCOP Three meetings were held during the reporting period. (Slides 43-45) 6

48 LEGISLATION NAME OF COMMITTEE TITLE DATE REFERRED CURRENT STATUS AIM TO FINISH CONSIDERATION 19 Feb Feb 2014 be approved by HC:C SC on Security and Traditional Courts Bill 25 Jan 2012 Provisional programme to 19 Feb Feb 2014 Constitutional Development [B ] (s 76(2)) Briefing: 7 Mar 2012 Committee met 30 May 2012 to consider postponing Negotiating Mandate meeting in favour of parliamentary public hearings. Committee decided to hold public hearings at Parliament, and in the provinces with the relevant province s permission. Briefing: 15 Aug 2012 Short listing of submissions for public hearings: 12 Sep 2012 Public hearings: Sep

49 LEGISLATION NAME OF COMMITTEE TITLE DATE REFERRED CURRENT STATUS AIM TO FINISH CONSIDERATION SC on Security and Traditional Courts Bill 25 Jan 2012 The Committee agreed to 19 Feb Feb 2014 Constitutional [B ] (s 76(2)) send public hearing Development (cont) submissions on the Bill to provinces. Delegates would brief provinces on the outcome of the public hearing. Consideration of report on public hearing: 28 Nov 2012 Preparatory briefing: 8 Oct 2013 Negotiating mandates meeting: 15 Oct 2013 (The Acting Chairperson proposed the postponement of the meeting to allow provinces to clarify certain outstanding issues) 8

50 LEGISLATION NAME OF COMMITTEE TITLE DATE REFERRED CURRENT STATUS AIM TO FINISH CONSIDERATION SC on Security and Traditional Courts Bill 25 Jan 2012 Preparatory briefing: 4 19 Feb Feb 2014 Constitutional [B ] (s 76(2)) Feb 2014 Development (cont) Negotiating mandates meeting: 12 Feb 2014 Preparations for final mandates meeting: 18 Feb 2014 Final mandates meeting: 19 Feb

51 LEGISLATION NAME OF COMMITTEE TITLE DATE REFERRED CURRENT STATUS AIM TO FINISH CONSIDERATION SC on Trade and Special Economic Zones Bill 22 Aug 2013 Briefing: 16 October Feb Feb 2014 International Relations [B 3B 2013 (s76)] Negotiating mandates meeting: 20 November 2013 Final mandates meeting: 5 Feb 2014 SC on Land and Environmental Affairs NEM: Integrated Coastal Management A/B [B 8B 2013 (s76)] 5 Nov 2013 Briefing: 20 Nov 2013 Provincial briefings: 28 Jan 2014 Provincial i public hearings: 4-7 Feb 2014; Feb 2014 Negotiating mandates meeting: 18 Feb 2014 Final mandates meeting: 25 Feb Feb Mar 2014 SC on Land and Environmental Affairs NEM: Air Quality A/B [B 27B 2013 (76)] 5 Nov 2013 Briefing: 19 Nov 2013 Provincial briefings: 28 Jan 2014 Provincial public hearings: 4-7 Feb 2014; Feb 2014 Negotiating mandates meeting: 18 Feb 2014 Final mandates meeting: 25 Feb Feb March

52 LEGISLATION NAME OF COMMITTEE TITLE DATE REFERRED CURRENT STATUS AIM TO FINISH CONSIDERATION SC on Land and Marine Living i Resources 7 Nov 2013 Briefing: 20 Nov Mar Mar 2014 Environmental A/B [B 30B 2013 (s76)] Provincial briefings: 28 Affairs Jan 2014 Provincial public hearings: 4-7 Feb 2014; Feb 2014 Negotiating mandates meeting: 25 Feb 2014 Final mandates meeting: 4 Mar 2014 SC on Labour and Public Enterprises Independent Communications Authority of South Africa A/B [B 18B 2013 (s75)] 7 Nov 2013 Briefing: 22 Jan 2014 Deliberations: 29 Jan 2014 Deliberations and possible finalisation: 5 Feb Feb 2014 SC on Security & Legal Practice Bill [B Nov 2013 Briefing: 19 Nov Mar Mar 2014 Constitutional 2012 (s76)] Provincial briefings: 28, Development 29, 30 Jan 2014 Provincial public hearings: 4-7 Feb 2014; Feb 2014 and 18, 19 Feb 2014 Negotiating mandates meeting: 25 Feb 2014 Final mandates meeting: 5 March

53 LEGISLATION NAME OF COMMITTEE TITLE DATE REFERRED CURRENT STATUS AIM TO FINISH CONSIDERATION SC on Trade and Legal Metrology Bill [B 34B 5 Nov 2013 Briefing: 20 Nov Feb Mar 2014 International 2013 (s76)] Provincial briefing: 29 Relations Jan 2014 Provincial public hearings: 4-7 Feb 2004; Feb 2014 Negotiating mandates meeting: 19 Feb 2014 Final mandates meeting: 26 Feb 2014 SC on Labour and Public Enterprises Electronic Communications A/B [B (s75)] 12 Nov 2013 Briefing: 22 Jan 2014 Deliberations: 29 Jan 2014 Deliberations and possible finalisation: 5 Feb Feb 2014 SC on Security and Judicial Matters 3rd A/B [B 13 Nov 2013 Briefing: 19 Nov Mar Mar 2014 Constitutional (s76)] Provincial briefings: 28, Development 29, 30 Jan 2014 Provincial public hearings: 4-7 Feb 2014; Feb 2014 and 18, 19 Feb 2014 Negotiating mandates meeting: 25 Feb 2014 Final mandates meeting: 5 Mar

54 LEGISLATION NAME OF COMMITTEE TITLE DATE REFERRED CURRENT STATUS AIM TO FINISH CONSIDERATION SC on Public Administration i ti 15 Nov 2013 Briefing: 28 Jan Feb Mar 2014 Cooperative Management Bill [B 55 Provincial briefing: 28 Governance and 2013 (s76)] Jan 2014 Traditional Affairs Negotiating mandates meeting: 11 Feb 2014 Final mandates meeting: 25 Feb

55 INTERNATIONAL AGREEMENTS NAME OF COMMITTEE TITLE OF DOCUMENT DATE REFERRED CURRENT STATUS AIM TO FINISH CONSIDERATION SC on Education and Recreation African Union Charter for African Cultural Renaissance Tabled: 30 Jul 2013 Briefing: 29 Jan Jan

56 INTERVENTIONS NAME OF COMMITTEE TITLE DATE REFERRED CURRENT STATUS AIM TO FINISH 180-DAY PERIOD SC on Cooperative Notice of intervention ti issued 7 Aug 2013 Briefing: first term of No time Governance and 2014 Traditional Affairs in terms of section 139(4) of the Constitution, 1996 to Oudtshoorn Local Municipality Western Cape. SC on Progress reports on the 11 Nov 2013 Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs intervention issued in terms of section 139(1)(b) of the Constitution, 1996 to Mnquma Local Municipality (Eastern Cape). limit in terms of s139(4) of Constitution CONSIDERATION 15

57 AD HOC COMMITTEE NAME OF COMMITTEE TITLE DATE ESTABLISHED CURRENT STATUS AIM TO FINISH CONSIDERATION 16

58 INTERIM JOINT COMMITTEE ON SCRUTINY OF DELEGATED LEGISLATION NAME OF COMMITTEE TITLE DATE REFERRED Interim Joint Draft regulations on a supply 8 May 2013 Regulation referred dto Committee on Scrutiny of Delegated Legislation chain management system for Parliament, made under section 65(1)(e) and in compliance with Chapter 6 of the Financial parliamentary law advisers for a legal opinion. Briefing: 5 June 2013 Management of Parliament Act, 2009 (Act No 10 of 2009), and tabled in terms of section 65(6) CURRENT STATUS AIM TO FINISH CONSIDERATION Legal opinion indicates that the procedural requirements ito section 65(5) of the Financial Management of Parliament Act, 2009 has not been complied with. Standing Committee and Select Committee on Finance to be requested to ensure that this requirement is complied with before the Joint Committee finally reports to the Houses. 17

59 INTERIM JOINT COMMITTEE ON SCRUTINY OF DELEGATED LEGISLATION NAME OF COMMITTEE TITLE DATE REFERRED Interim Joint Draft regulations on a supply Awaiting outcome of Committee on Scrutiny of Delegated Legislation chain management system for Parliament, made under section 65(1)(e) and in compliance with Chapter 6 of the Financial public participation process of SC on Finance on 22 October Interim Joint Committee on Scrutiny of Delegated Legislation Management of Parliament Act, 2009 (Act No 10 of 2009), and tabled in terms of section 65(6) (contd) Draft regulations on criteria that military veterans have to meet in order to qualify for benefits, made under section 24(1) and tabled in terms of section 24(3) of the Military Veterans Act, 2011 (Act No 18 of 2011) CURRENT STATUS AIM TO FINISH CONSIDERATION Consideration: February 2014 (provisional) 20 June 2013 Letter sent to CLSO for a legal opinion on 14 August Legal opinion received 5 September Consideration: February 2014 (provisional) 18

60 INTERIM JOINT COMMITTEE ON SCRUTINY OF DELEGATED LEGISLATION NAME OF COMMITTEE TITLE DATE REFERRED Interim Joint Housing Development 7 August 2013 Letter sent tto CLSO for Committee on Scrutiny of Delegated Agency draft regulations, submitted for consultation with Parliament in terms of a legal opinion on 14 August Legislation section 32 of the Housing Legal opinion received 5 Development Agency Act, September (No 23 of 2008). Committee meeting to be scheduled. CURRENT STATUS AIM TO FINISH CONSIDERATION Consideration: February 2014 (provisional) Interim Joint Draft Credit Rating Agency 10 October 2013 Letter sent to CLSO on Committee on Scrutiny of Delegated Legislation Rules submitted for Parliamentary scrutiny in terms of section 24(3)(a)(ii) of the Credit Rating Service Act, 2012 (No 24 of 2012). 11 October 2013 to request a a legal opinion. Consideration: February 2014 (provisional) 19

61 PETITIONS BEFORE THE COMMITTEE NAME OF COMMITTEE TITLE DATE REFERRED Alleged non payments of 7 Jul 2009 Presentation: ti 11 Feb surplus apportionment submitted by representative of Sasolburg Masalla Benefits Committee Alleged slow service 28 Oct 2010 Consideration: 11 Feb delivery submitted by community of Phakamisa (King Williams Town) CURRENT STATUS AIM TO FINISH CONSIDERATION SA Disability Concerned 28 Oct 2010 Committee to schedule Group: Challenges facing the disabled people in South Africa 20

62 PETITIONS BEFORE THE COMMITTEE NAME OF COMMITTEE TITLE DATE REFERRED Complaint tby residents of 12 August 2010 Deliberations: October Extension 5, Chiawelo on the alleged noise and disturbance emanating from the Unity Fellowship Church 2011; 25 October, 6 November JBBSSW Taxi Association: 9 June 2011 Committee to schedule Submission of a petition regarding cross-border operation CURRENT STATUS AIM TO FINISH CONSIDERATION Submission of a petition 26 September Deliberations: 25 October, from Mr Paul Mkhize regarding the re-opening of an inquest on the death of his wife November Further deliberations: 15 May Consideration: 18 September 2013 (postponed), 26 Feb Asbestos Mineworkers: Payment of compensation to the former Asbestos Mineworkers 21 January 2011 Consideration: 9 October 2013 (postponed), 11 Feb

63 PETITIONS BEFORE THE COMMITTEE NAME OF COMMITTEE TITLE DATE REFERRED Water shortages in the 3 February 2011 Deliberations: 25 October Mathabatha location, Limpopo CURRENT STATUS AIM TO FINISH CONSIDERATION Complaint tby Intabazwe 17 March 2011 Consideration: 26 Feb Youth Development with regard to the planned alternative road passing N3 Harrismith Mr Johannes Nhlapo of 8 April 2011 Deliberations: 6 November Steve Tshwete Municipality: Allegations of fraud, nepotism and unethical conduct 22

64 PETITIONS BEFORE THE COMMITTEE NAME OF COMMITTEE TITLE DATE REFERRED Complaint regarding the 19 May 2011 Deliberations: 25 October conduct of the Department of Education in Motheo District CURRENT STATUS AIM TO FINISH CONSIDERATION Supression of human rights 31 August 2011 Committee to schedule. by the Department of Correctional Services Slow service delivery by the 6 October 2011 Committee to schedule. Fort Beaufort Municipality Failure by the employer to 6 October 2011 Committee to schedule. pay unemployment insurance fund benefits 23

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

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

67 PETITIONS BEFORE THE COMMITTEE NAME OF COMMITTEE TITLE DATE REFERRED Dispute between trustees t 9 May 2012 Committee to schedule. and beneficiaries: Tshepo E Ntjha Trust Alleged fraud, corruption, nepotism and maladministration in Thaba Chweu Municipality CURRENT STATUS AIM TO FINISH CONSIDERATION 9 May 2012 Deliberations: 25 October Petition from Mr Phetoe and Former Members of the Bophuthatswana Defence Force 16 August 2012 Committee to schedule. Petition from Mr Frans Ndoyisile from the Free State Province 16 August 2012 Committee to schedule. Petition from Mr Mosai Jacob from the Free State Province 16 August 2012 Committee to schedule. 26

68 PETITIONS BEFORE THE COMMITTEE NAME OF COMMITTEE TITLE DATE REFERRED Petition from Mr Mpumelelo l 24 October 2012 Committee to schedule. Wisdom Ndlebe regarding the alleged unfair treatment by Correctional Services officials Complaint from Mr Philiph 24 October 2012 Deliberations: 6 November Malahlela, an inmate from Kutama Sinthumule Correctional Centre CURRENT STATUS AIM TO FINISH CONSIDERATION Petition from Mr Joseph Williams of Cape Town (Western Cape), regarding the alleged unfair treatment by the officials of the City of Cape Town 1 November 2012 Committee to schedule. Petition from Mr Justice Lunuburg, regarding the alleged failure by the Gauteng Department of Public Transport, Roads and Public Works to transfer title deeds to the beneficiaries of the Gauteng Small Farmer Support Programme 1 November 2012 Committee to schedule. 27

69 PETITIONS BEFORE THE COMMITTEE NAME OF COMMITTEE TITLE DATE REFERRED Submission i of a petition 3D December Presentation ti by petitioner: May from Mr Andrew Sehume of Midrand, Gauteng regarding the alleged violations of his human rights CURRENT STATUS AIM TO FINISH CONSIDERATION Consideration: 9 October 2013 (postponed). Submission of a petition 3 December Committee to schedule. from Ms Salome Barnes of King Williams Town, Eastern Cape, regarding the alleged illegal occupation of her farm 2012 Submission of a petition from M Sineke (Community representative), regarding the alleged poor rural electrification plan and lack of service delivery in Lwandlana Location, Mount Frere in the Province of the Eastern Cape. 31 January 2013 Committee to schedule. 28

70 PETITIONS BEFORE THE COMMITTEE NAME OF COMMITTEE TITLE DATE REFERRED Submission i of a petition from 31 January Consideration: 18 Mr Sbusiso Ntombela 2013 September 2013 (Community representative), (postponed). regarding the alleged lack of delivery of basic services in Babanango Location, Zululand District Municipality in the Province of Kwazulu- Natal. Submission of a petition from Mr K Dibe (Community representative), regarding allegations of gross misconduct against certain officials of the Ventersdorp Local Municipality in the Province of North West. 31 January 2013 CURRENT STATUS AIM TO FINISH CONSIDERATION Consideration: 9 October 2013 (postponed). Committee to schedule. Submission of a petition from 6 February Committee to schedule. Hon. M P Jacobs, NCOP Permanent Delegate, regarding the alleged unlawful arrest and subsequent death of Thapelo Ditema of Bophelong Township, in the Province of Free State

71 PETITIONS BEFORE THE COMMITTEE NAME OF COMMITTEE TITLE DATE REFERRED Submission i of a petition from 15 April 2013 Committee to schedule. Mr M Makalima of Tsolo Location, Mount Fletcher, Eastern Cape, regarding the alleged lack of provision of basic services in Tsitsana Location. Submission of a petition from Mr Z Luhabe regarding the alleged refusal by the Nyandeni Local Municipality to grant an observer status to the Libode Ratepayers Assoc. Submission of a petition from Ms S E Mokhosoa of Bochabela in Bloemfontein, regarding the alleged negligence by the police. CURRENT STATUS AIM TO FINISH CONSIDERATION 20 May 2013 Committee to schedule. 21 May 2013 Committee to schedule. 30

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

73 PETITIONS BEFORE THE COMMITTEE NAME OF COMMITTEE TITLE DATE REFERRED Submission i of a petition from 31 May 2013 Committee to schedule. Mr Mthetheleli Baqwa, a community representative, regarding the alleged slow service delivery in Mzongwana and Makhoba villages, in Matatiele, Eastern Cape Province. Submission of a petition by Hon. Mr M P Jacobs (NCOP Permanent Delegate) on behalf of the petitioners of Meqheleng in Free State t Province, regarding the alleged violation of their human rights by the officials of the Department of Home Affairs and the South African Police Services. CURRENT STATUS AIM TO FINISH CONSIDERATION 12 June 2013 Committee to schedule. 32

74 PETITIONS BEFORE THE COMMITTEE NAME OF COMMITTEE TITLE DATE REFERRED Submission i of a petition from 5 August 2013 Committee to schedule. Mrs V Mquqo of Mdantsane, NU1, Eastern Cape Province regarding the alleged dismissal of her son from the Bayville Special School. Submission of a petition from Mr L N Mgquba of Bizana, Eastern Cape Province regarding the alleged lack of provision of basic services in Bizana, Ward 9. Submission of a petition from Mr Zibuyile Nxele of Inanda, KwaZulu-Natal Province regarding the alleged lack of provision of basic services in Bhekinqola, Ward 57. Submission of a petition from Mr M J Tlale of Merafong, Gauteng Province regarding the complaint against the Matjhabeng Local Municipality. CURRENT STATUS AIM TO FINISH CONSIDERATION 5 August 2013 Committee to schedule. 5 August 2013 Committee to schedule. 14 October 2013 Committee to schedule. 33

75 OTHER MATTERS BEFORE COMMITTEES NAME OF COMMITTEE TITLE DATE REFERRED CURRENT STATUS AIM TO FINISH CONSIDERATION SC on Education Notice of shortlisted 26 April 2013 Briefing: 5 June 2013 Finalised: 11 June and Recreation candidates to serve on the 2013 governing board of the Deliberations: 11 June National Research 2013 Foundation (NRF). 34

76 OTHER MATTERS BEFORE COMMITTEES NAME OF COMMITTEE TITLE DATE REFERRED CURRENT STATUS AIM TO FINISH CONSIDERATION SC on Education Notice of shortlisted 26 April 2013 Briefing: 5 June 2013 Finalised: 11 June and Recreation candidates to serve on the 2013 governing board of the Deliberations: 11 June National Research 2013 Foundation (NRF). SC on Security and Constitutional Development Progress report dated 26 March 2012 on the provisional suspension from office of Magistrate M T Masinga, a magistrate in Umlazi, tabled in terms of section 13(3)(f) of the Magistrates Act, 1993 (Act No 90 of 1993). 18 April 2012 Briefing: 31 October 2012; 19 February 2013 Progress report: 22 October 2013 The Committee is awaiting further reports from the Magistrates Commission. Progress report: 4 Mar

77 OTHER MATTERS BEFORE COMMITTEES NAME OF COMMITTEE TITLE DATE REFERRED CURRENT STATUS AIM TO FINISH CONSIDERATION BY HOUSE SC on Security and Constitutional Development SC on Security and Constitutional Development Progress report dated 26 March 2012 on the provisional suspension from office of Magistrate I W O M Morake, a magistrate in Lichtenburg, tabled in terms of section 13(3)(f) of the Magistrates Act, 1993 (Act No 90 of 1993). Progress report dated 26 March 2012 on the provisional suspension from office of Magistrate T R Rambau, a magistrate in Limpopo, tabled in terms of section 13(3)(f) of the Magistrates Act, 1993 (Act No 90 of 1993). 18 April 2012 Briefing: 31 October 2012; 19 February 2013 Progress report: 22 October 2013 The Committee is awaiting further reports from the Magistrates Commission. Progress report: 4 Mar April 2012 Briefing: 31 October 2012; 19 February 2013 Progress report: 22 October 2013 The Committee is awaiting further reports from the Magistrates Commission. Progress report: 4 Mar

78 OTHER MATTERS BEFORE COMMITTEES NAME OF COMMITTEE TITLE DATE REFERRED CURRENT STATUS AIM TO FINISH CONSIDERATION BY HOUSE Joint Standing Committee on Defence 2011 Annual Report of National Conventional Arms Control Committee 2 May 2012 Committee to schedule SC on Trade and International Relations (a) White Paper on South Africa s Foreign Policy. 6 February 2013 Committee to schedule (b) Revised White Paper on South Africa s Participation in International Peace Missions. SC on Security and Constitutional Development Annual Report on the Implementation of the Child Justice Act, June 2011 Preparatory briefing: 22 Oct 2013 Briefing: 23 Oct 2013 The Committee is awaiting responses from Inter-sectoral Committee before finalising its report. Consideration: 26 Feb Feb

79 OTHER MATTERS BEFORE COMMITTEES NAME OF COMMITTEE TITLE DATE REFERRED CURRENT STATUS AIM TO FINISH CONSIDERATION BY HOUSE SC on Public Services Housing Development Agency draft regulations, submitted for consultation with Parliament in terms of section 32 of the Housing Development Agency Act, 2008 (No 23 of 2008). 12 July 2012 Briefing: 11 September 2012 Awaiting finalisation by Portfolio Committee on Human Settlements. 38

80 OTHER MATTERS BEFORE COMMITTEES NAME OF COMMITTEE TITLE DATE REFERRED CURRENT STATUS AIM TO FINISH CONSIDERATION BY HOUSE SC on Security and Constitutional Development Proclamation Nos 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, published in Government Gazette No 36689, dated 23 July 2013; Proclamation No s 40and 41, published in the Government Gazette No 36857, dated 20 September 2013: Notification by President in respect of entities identified by the United Nations Security Council, made in terms of section 25 of the Protection of Constitutional Democracy Against Terrorist and Related Activities, 2004 (Act No 33 of 2004), tabled in terms of section 26 of the Act. 6 Nov 2013 Briefing: 11 Feb Feb

81 OTHER MATTERS BEFORE COMMITTEES NAME OF COMMITTEE TITLE DATE REFERRED CURRENT STATUS AIM TO FINISH CONSIDERATION BY HOUSE SC on Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs SC on Security and Constitutional Development Report on the investigations instituted in terms of section 106(1)(b) of the Local Government: Municipal Systems Act, 2000 (Act No 32 of 2000) to Eastern Cape Municipalities since Appointment of the Executive Director of the Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) in terms of section 6(2) of the Independent Police Investigative Directorate Act, 2011 (No 1 of 2011). 12 Nov 2013 Briefing: 4 Feb Feb

82 BUDGET INSTRUMENTS REFERRED/TO BE REFERRED TO COMMITTEES NAME OF COMMITTEE SC on Appropriations and SC on Finance SC on Finance SC on Appropriations TITLE TO BE REFERRED/ DATE REFERRED 2014/15 national budget Lock-up session: 26 Feb Briefing by Minister of Finance: 27 Feb Fiscal Framework and Revenue CURRENT STATUS AIM TO FINISH CONSIDERATION BY HOUSE Public hearings: 4 Mar Adoption of committee report: 5 Mar Division of Revenue Bill Briefing: 11 Mar Hearings with FFC and Salga: 11 Mar Mar 2014 SC on Appropriations Appropriation Bill Briefing: 11 Mar

83 OVERSIGHT VISITS/STUDY TOURS UNDERTAKEN BY COMMITTEES NAME OF COMMITTEE AGENDA DATE OF VISIT/STUDY TOUR 42

84 MEETINGS OF COMMITTEES OF THE NATIONAL COUNCIL OF PROVINCES November 2013 NAME OF COMMITTEE SC on Security and Constitutional Development AGENDA Briefing by the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development on the Legal Practice Bill [B20 B-2012 (S76)] Briefing by the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development on the Judicial Matters Amendment Bill [B7 D 2013 (S75)]; Briefing by the Portfolio Committee on Justice and Constitutional Development on the Judicial Matters Second Amendment Bill [B (s75)] and the Judicial Matters Third Amendment Bill [B (s76)] Briefing by the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development on the South African Human Rights Commission Bill [B 5B 2013 (s75)] DATE OF MEETING SUMMARY OF PROCEEDINGS 19 Nov 2013 The Committee received briefings on the Bills. The Committee approved the Section 75 Bills and referred the Section 76 Bills to Provinces. 43

85 MEETINGS OF COMMITTEES OF THE NATIONAL COUNCIL OF PROVINCES November 2013 NAME OF COMMITTEE SC on Security and Constitutional Development AGENDA Consideration of the South African Human Rights Commission Bill [B 5B 2013 (s75)] Adoption of Minutes DATE OF MEETING SUMMARY OF PROCEEDINGS 20 Nov 2013 The Committee agreed to the Bill. 44

86 MEETINGS OF COMMITTEES OF THE NATIONAL COUNCIL OF PROVINCES January 2014 NAME OF COMMITTEE SC on Labour and Public Enterprises AGENDA Briefing by the Department of Communications on Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) Bill and Electronic Communications Amendment (ECA) Bill DATE OF MEETING SUMMARY OF PROCEEDINGS 22 Jan 2014 The Committee was briefed on the two Bills and asked some questions of clarity. The Committee intends to deliberate on both Bills on 29 January