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The National Council of Provinces (NCOP) will, during its hybrid plenary on Tuesday at 2 pm, host the Economics Cluster 4A Ministers for a Questions for Oral Reply session. Cluster 4A comprises of Ministers responsible for Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development; Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment; as well as Mineral Resources and Energy.
 
The Economics Cluster 4B Ministers will follow on Thursday during the Council’s hybrid sitting at 2pm. Cluster 4B comprises the Public Enterprises Ministry; Public Works and Infrastructure; as well as Communications and Digital Technologies.
 
The National Assembly’s (NA) hybrid plenary sitting, on the other hand, will conduct its Questions and Answer session with the Economics Cluster Ministers on Wednesday at 3 pm.
 
Parliament uses a range of instruments to hold the Executive accountable, which include putting questions to the cabinet ministers as provided for by the constitution. Section 92(2) of the Constitution stipulates that Cabinet Members are accountable collectively and individually to Parliament for the exercise of powers and performance of their functions.
 
On Tuesday, the NA hybrid plenary sitting at 2 pm will consider various committee reports and also hold a debate on Freedom Day, under the theme, Consolidating and safeguarding democratic gains.
 
Reports to be considered during this sitting include: 

Consideration of Report of Joint Committee on Ethics and Members’ Interests on Alleged contravention of Code of Ethical Conduct and Disclosure of Members’ Interests: Honourable Mosebenzi Zwane, MP.

Debate on urgent matter of national public importance, sponsored by MP, Dr D T George on the “The economic impact of the Financial Action Task Force grey listing of South Africa and steps required to exit the grey list.”

Consideration of Report of PC on Justice and Correctional Services on Constitution Eighteenth Amendment Bill [B 1 - 2023] (s74).

Second Reading: Constitution Eighteenth Amendment Bill [B 1 - 2023] (s74).

Consideration of Report of PC on Justice and Correctional Services on Certificate of Exemption submitted to National Assembly for approval, in terms of section 46(4)(a) of Regulation of Interception of Communications and Provision of Communication-Related Information Act, 2002 (Act No 70 of 2002).

Consideration of Reports of PC on Justice and Correctional Services on: Draft Regulations, for approval, in terms of section 94(1) of Legal Practice Act, 2014 (Act No 28 of 2014) • Draft Regulations, for approval, in terms of section 94(3) of Legal Practice Act, 2014 (Act No 28 of 2014) 7. Consideration of legislative proposal to amend National Small Enterprise Act, 1998 (Act 102 of 1996), submitted by PC on Small Business Development.

 On Wednesday, the NCOP reconvenes at 2 pm to consider motions and reports of the Joint Standing Committee on the Financial Management of Parliament, Select Committee on Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Water, Sanitation and Human Settlements, among others.
 
On Thursday at 8.30 am, the programming committees of both the NA and the NCOP will convene respectively to consider the programmes of both houses, consider motions, and bills before the two Houses.
 
Two virtual mini-plenaries are scheduled on Thursday in the National Assembly at 2pm to discuss various topics of national importance, namely: 

The African Union at 60 – Sixty years of the emancipation of African people and advancement of economic integration of the continent.

Measures to deal with the South African Post Office’s provisional liquidation and the negative impact this may have on the delivery of its core services, including the payment of social grants on behalf of SASSA.

Creating a better future for children through human development and health provision.

Establishment of an ad hoc committee in terms of Rule 253(1)(a) to exercise oversight over the new Minister of Electricity and the implementation of the Office of Minister Ramokgopa’s programme of action.

 Much of Parliament’s law making and oversight work, which includes public access and involvement, is carried out in its committees – the engines that drive the work of the institution.
 
There are at least 54 committee meetings scheduled for this week, including:
 
TUESDAY, 2 MAY 2023:
Portfolio Committee on Home Affairs: Consideration and adoption of the outstanding minutes; Briefing by Hon MGE Hendricks on the Registration of the Muslim Marriages Bill; Response by the Department of Home Affairs on the Registration of the Muslim Marriages Bill; Consideration and adoption of the budget Vote 5 Report of the Home Affairs Portfolio Committee.
 
Portfolio Committee on Justice and Correctional Services: Overview of APPs and Budget Votes by the Minister of Justice and Correctional Services; Briefing by the Office of the Chief Justice and Judicial Administration on Annual Performance Plan and Budget.
 
Standing Committee on Finance: Consideration and adoption of the Committee oversight visit report (National Treasury and its entities).
 
Portfolio Committee on Mineral Resources and Energy: Tabling and discussions on the 1st Draft of the Committee Budget Vote report; Discussions on the MACUA/WAMUA issues.
 
Portfolio Committee on Sport, Arts and Culture: Briefing by the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture on Budget Vote 37 and Annual Performance Plan for the 2023/24 financial year; Consideration and adoption of draft committee minutes.
 
Portfolio Committee on Trade and Industry: Briefing by the SABS on its 2023/24 Strategic and Annual Performance Plans.
 
Portfolio Committee on Water and Sanitation: Briefing by the Department of Water and Sanitation on Budget Vote 41 and Annual Performance Plan for the 2023/24 financial year; Briefing by the Trans-Caledon Tunnel Authority on its appropriated budget and Annual Performance Plan for the 2023/24 financial Year.
 
Portfolio Committee on Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs: Engagement on the African Charter on the Values and Principles of Decentralisation, Local Governance and Local Development, tabled in terms of section 231(2) of the Constitution, 1996 (ATC 30 – 2023, 8 March 2023).
 
Portfolio Committee on Basic Education: Consideration and adoption of draft minutes and draft reports; Briefing by the KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Education Department on: Updated Status Report on Implementation of Portfolio Committee Recommendations on an Oversight Visit to KwaZulu-Natal (January/February 2023); National School Nutrition Programme (NSNP) (Challenges and Mitigations).
 
Portfolio Committee on Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities: Briefing by the Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities on the Annual Performance Plan and Budget for 2023/24; Consideration and adoption of minutes.
 
Portfolio Committee on Forestry, Fisheries and Environment: Consideration and adoption of the Committee Budget Vote Report, 2023; Briefing by the PGA on the Sustainable Small Scale Fisheries (TBC).
 
Portfolio Committee on Tourism: Briefing by the Minister of Tourism on developments on the South African Tourism Board and appointment of 3 interim Board members; and Department of Tourism on Strategic Plan, Annual Performance Plan (APP) and proposed allocations for 2023/24 financial year; Consideration of minutes.
 
Select Committee on Trade and Industry, Economic Development, Small Business Development, Tourism, Employment and Labour: Briefing by Department of Small Business Development on its Annual Performance Plan and Strategic Plan; Consideration and adoption of minutes.
 
Select Committee on Finance: Briefing by National Treasury on Financial Matters Amendment Bill.
 
Select Committee on Health and Social Services: Briefing by the Department of Health on the Annual Performance Plan and Budget Vote 2023/2024; Consideration and Adoption of Committee Minutes.
 
Select Committee on Land Reform, Environment, Mineral Resources and Energy: Briefing by the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE), on their APP and Budget Vote No 34; Consideration and Adoption of Minutes and Budget vote report.
 
Ad-Hoc Joint Committee on Flood Disaster Relief and Recovery: Election of the Co-Chairpersons; Consideration and adoption of the draft programme; Briefing by the support personnel: Status update report from departments and provinces; Follow-up issues emanating from the report of the previous Ad Hoc Joint Committee).
 
WEDNESDAY, 3 MAY 2023:
Portfolio Committee on Justice and Correctional Services: Briefing by the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development on Annual Performance Plan and Budget.
 
Portfolio Committee on Justice and Correctional Services: Briefing by the Public Protector on Annual Performance Plan and Budget.
 
Standing Committee on Finance: Consideration and adoption of the Committee Budget Vote Report (Vote 8: National Treasury).
 
Portfolio Committee on Public Works and Infrastructure: Consideration and adoption of the Committee Strategic Plan; Consideration and adoption of the minutes of previous meetings.
 
Standing Committee on Appropriations: Briefing by the Department of Basic Education on the 2023 Appropriation Bill.
 
Select Committee on Transport, Public Service and Administration, Public Works and Infrastructure: Briefing by the Department of Public Service and Administration, National School of Government (NSG), Centre for Public Service Innovation (CPSI), and Public Service Commission (PSC) on their Annual Performance Plans and Strategic Plans.
 
Portfolio Committee on Police: Consideration of the IPID Annual Performance Plan and budget for 2023/24; Consideration of the PSIRA Annual Performance Plan and budget for 2023/24.
 
Portfolio Committee on Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs: Consideration of petition from the residents of the Emalahleni Local Municipality, calling on the Assembly to investigate the persistent shortage of water in their area in the last ten years.
 
Portfolio Committee on Trade and Industry: Briefing by the NRCS on its 2023/24 Strategic and Annual Performance Plans; Formal consideration of Limpopo and Gauteng Oversight Report; First consideration of the report on the DTIC’s third quarter financial and non-financial performance.
 
Select Committee on Education and Technology, Sport, Arts and Culture: Briefing by the Department of Basic Education and the following Provincial Education Departments on their 2023/24 Annual Performance Plans and Budgets: Northern Cape; North West; Western Cape.
 
Standing Committee on Public Accounts: Briefing by Eskom Board regarding the ex-GCEO (Mr. Andre de Ruyter) on allegations regarding corruption, theft, maladministration, sabotage, lack of consequence management, cartels, and other financial irregularities at ESKOM.
 
Portfolio Committee on Human Settlements: Briefing by Human Settlements Entities on Budget, Strategic Plans and Annual Performance Plans 2023/24: National Home Builders Registration Council (NHBRC); Housing Development Agency (HAD); Social Housing Regulatory Authority (SHRA).
 
Portfolio Committee on Small Business Development: Follow-up on North West Oversight Visit: Interaction with Intellimatch Finance Services, Bright On Capital & EU Forward Finance Accelerate; Consideration and adoption of minutes.
 
Portfolio Committee on Health: Consideration and adoption of the Committee’s Budget Vote Report; and Consideration and adoption of minutes.
 
Portfolio Committee on Defence and Military Veterans: Briefing by the DOD on its Annual Performance Plan and Budget for 2023/24; Briefing by Castle Control Board on its Annual Performance Plan and Budget for 2023/24; Consideration and adoption of outstanding Minutes.
 
Select Committee on Appropriations: Consideration of Final Mandates and a draft Report on the Division of Revenue Bill [B2 – 2023].
 
Portfolio Committee on International Relations and Cooperation: Briefing by the Department on its APP (2023/24) and a briefing by the African Renaissance Fund on its APP (2023/24) and Strategic Plan (2020/25).
 
THURSDAY, 4 MAY 2023:
Joint Standing Committee on Defence: Briefing by the Military Ombud on its 2023/24 Annual Performance Plan, including the level of implementation of the Ombud’s recommendations; Consideration of the JSCD 2023/24 Annual Performance Plan; Consideration of outstanding minutes.
 
Portfolio Committee on Water and Sanitation: Briefings by the Entities undertaking work on behalf of the Department of Water and Sanitation on their appropriated budgets and Annual Performance Plans for the 2023/24 financial year: Breede-Gouritz Catchment Management Agency, Inkomati-Usuthu Catchment Management.
 
FRIDAY, 5 MAY 2023:
Portfolio Committee on Sport, Arts and Culture: Consideration and adoption of the 2023/24 Budget Vote Report (Budget Vote 37); Briefing by the Department on the Intangible Heritage Convention; Consideration and adoption of draft committee minutes.
 
Portfolio Committee on Higher Education, Science and Innovation: Briefing by the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS), South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) and Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO) on the Revised Strategic Plan 2020 – 2025 and Annual Performance Plan 2023/24.
 
Portfolio Committee on Social Development: Consideration of the SASSA’s Annual Performance Plan and budget for 2023/24 financial year; Consideration of the NDA’s Annual Performance Plan and budget for 2023/24 financial year.
 

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