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Parliament, Sunday, 8 June 2025 – Some of the key items in the parliamentary programme this week include the P20 Youth Parliament sitting, the Deputy President answering oral questions and the consideration of the 2025 Fiscal Framework and Revenue Proposals in the National Assembly (NA) and the National Council of Provinces (NCOP), respectively.
Cluster Committee Media Briefing
Tomorrow (Monday) at 11:00, the Chairpersons of the Parliament’s governance cluster oversight committees will brief the media as part of the 7th Parliament’s committee cluster media engagement programme. The media briefing is themed, “Promoting values of accountability, transparency and fairness.”
Dr Zweli Mkhize, the Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, will address the media on the local government audit outcomes for 2023/24 and the winter initiation season. Mr Jan de Villiers, the Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Public Service and Administration, will brief the media on ghost workers in the public service and youth employment in the public service. The Chairperson of the Standing Committee on Auditor-General, Mr Wouter Wessels, will outline several issues that are negatively affecting the Auditor-General’s Office, including threats facing the Auditor-General of South Africa and municipal payments to the Auditor-General.
Debate on Youth Day
On Tuesday, at 14:00, both the NA and the NCOP will hold a debate on Youth Day. In the NA, the debate will be held under the theme: “Advancing skills for the evolving world of work - Empowering youth for economic transformation.”
The NA will also deliberate (not debate) on the decision for a question on the draft resolution from the Chief Whip of the Official Opposition on “Censure for the Minister of Finance for mishandling the National Budget process and the erosion of fiscal and parliamentary integrity”. According to the National Assembly Rules, a member may propose a subject for discussion or a draft resolution for approval as a resolution of this House with or without debate.
The NCOP, on the other hand, will consider various committee reports and deal with the motions and bills before the House.
The Budget Process
On Wednesday at 14:00, the National Assembly will hold a physical sitting at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) to consider the 2025 Fiscal Framework and Revenue Proposals, which include the report from the Standing Committee on Finance.
The Minister of Finance, Mr Enoch Godongwana, tabled the 2025 Budget Review, along with the Fiscal Framework and Revenue Proposals, on Wednesday, 21 May 2025. Last Wednesday, both finance committees of Parliament - the NA’s Standing Committee on Finance and the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) Select Committee on Finance - adopted the fiscal framework and revenue proposals.
At the same time, at 14:00, the NCOP will hold a hybrid plenary session in the Council’s Chamber and on Zoom to consider the Select Committee on Finance report on the Fiscal Framework and Revenue Proposals.
The fiscal framework and revenue proposals serve as a blueprint for how the national government plans to raise revenue, spend money, and manage the country’s debt. It provides a framework for economic policy and revenue projections and sets the overall limits to the government’s national expenditure.
Deputy President to Answer Questions
On Thursday, at 14:00, the Deputy President, Mr Paul Mashatile, will appear before the National Assembly for an oral question-and-answer session. Parliament uses oral question-and-answer sessions as one of the methods to hold the executive to account. Section 92(2) of the Constitution stipulates that members of the executive are collectively and individually accountable to Parliament for exercising powers and performing their functions.
The Deputy President will provide oral responses to questions from MPs on a variety of topics, including the national government’s efforts to enhance support for the agricultural sector. The Deputy President will also provide a comprehensive outline and evidence-based strategies implemented by the newly established Justice, Crime Prevention and Security Cabinet Committee to dismantle organised criminal networks. Additionally, he will give full details of interventions aimed at holding municipalities and provinces accountable for failing to provide adequate water supply to their respective communities, among other matters.
Both Houses will hold their respective programming committee meetings at 08:30 on the same day. The meetings will, among other matters, discuss the business of both Houses, including the draft parliamentary programme, committee reports and bills before the NA and the NCOP.
P20 Youth Parliament
On Friday, both Houses of Parliament will jointly host a hybrid P20 Youth Parliament session. This event will take place in the National Assembly’s Good Hope Chamber and on a virtual platform under the sub-theme: “Youth Economic Participation, Employment and Opportunities – Developing a Medium-Term Youth Development Agenda for South Africa’s Youth.”
The P20 Youth Parliament aims to empower young leaders to influence global policies that reflect the priorities of young people. It will provide young MPs under the age of 40 with a platform to share their ideas and experiences and to participate in discussions on issues that directly impact them. This year, South Africa holds the G20 Presidency. In alignment with that, Parliament will hold the P20 Summit - a gathering of Speakers and Presiding Officers from G20 member countries. The P20 serves as the parliamentary dimension of the G20, aiming to strengthen global legislative collaboration on key development issues.
Committee Meetings
There are about 48 committee meetings scheduled from Tuesday until Friday this week, which include:
TUESDAY, 10 JUNE 2025
National Assembly Rules Committee: Consideration of Report of Subcommittee on the Review of the Assembly Rules on draft rules and directives for Money Bills. Good Hope Chamber, 17:00 (after the House adjourns).
Portfolio Committee on Environment, Forestry and Fisheries: Briefing by the NSPCA on the general snaring problem in the country and the challenges faced by Madikwe Game Reserve. Briefing by the North-West Provincial Department of Environmental Affairs and North-West Tourism and Parks Board Agency. Adoption of minutes. Virtual Meeting Platform, 09:30 – 13:00.
Select Committee on Security and Justice: Parliamentary Budget Office (PBO) Budget briefing in preparation for the strategic plan briefing sessions. Presentation of a case study on the Justice Crime Prevention and Security (JCPS) cluster. Venue: TBC. 10:00 – 13:00.
Portfolio Committee on Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs: Engagement on the state of municipalities in the Xhariep District Municipality. Virtual Meeting Platform, 09:00 – 13:00.
Portfolio Committee on Basic Education: Briefing on the Children’s Act Amendments by the Department of Basic Education and Department of Social Development. Consideration and adoption of draft minutes and draft report. Virtual Meeting Platform, 09:30 – 13:00.
Select Committee on Cooperative Governance and Public Administration: Briefing by the Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs on the object of the Intergovernmental, Monitoring and Support Intervention Bill. Briefing by the Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs on the 2025/2026 Annual Performance Plan, Budget Vote and 2024/2029 Strategic Plan. Committee Room 2, 120 Plein Building. 10:00 – 13:00.
Select Committee on Finance: Briefing by Auditor-General of South Africa (AGSA) on the performance of Gauteng Provincial Treasury and its entities and other issues for consideration. Financial and Fiscal Commission Building, 11 Floor, 13 Heerengracht Street. 10:00 – 13:00.
Portfolio Committee on Transport: Responses from the Department of Transport on the additional written and oral submissions on the Merchant Shipping Bill [B12 – 2023]. Consideration and adoption of minutes of proceedings. Virtual Meeting Platform, 09:30.
Select Committee on Economic Development and Trade: Follow-up briefing with the Department of Small Business Development on the Spaza Shop Support Programme. M46, Ground Floor, Marks Building. 17:00 – 20:00.
Portfolio Committee on Trade, Industry and Competition: Briefing by the DTIC on its 4th quarter financial and non-financial performance. Briefing by the DTIC on trade relations and ongoing negotiations (Ratification of Agreements). Virtual Meeting Platform, 09:30 – 13:00.
Standing Committee on Public Accounts: Hearing on the audit outcomes of the Department of Water and Sanitation. M514, Fifth Floor, Marks Building. 09:00 – 13:00.
Select Committee on Agriculture, Land Reform and Mineral Resources: Committee meeting with representatives of ESKOM, SASOL and the Department of Energy and Electricity on the energy sector perspective of the cost and operational implications of stricter air quality standards targets. What would the financial implications of the termination of exemptions from emission regulations be for the industry, realistic costs to reach compliance status, and how it would affect the entities. Consideration and adoption of minutes. Room 1, Public Service Commission. 10:00 – 13:00.
Portfolio Committee on Agriculture: Briefing on the 2024/25 Fourth Quarter Performance and Expenditure Reports and progress on the implementation of Audit Improvement Plans by the former DALRRD’s Internal Audit Committee on the implementation of the Audit Improvement Action Plan by the department. Former DALRRD on Quarter Four Performance and Expenditure. Onderstepoort Biological Products (OBP) on Quarter Four Performance and Expenditure Reports and progress on Audit Improvement Plan. Virtual Meeting Platform, 09:00 – 13:00.
Select Committee on Education and Creative Industries: Briefing by the City of Cape Town and Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality on the state of sports infrastructure projects and sports programmes in the metros. The Department of Sport, Arts and Culture is to be present at the meeting. Consideration and adoption of draft minutes. Virtual Platform, 10:00 – 13:00.
Portfolio Committee on Correctional Services: Briefing by the Department of Correctional Services on its 2nd and 3rd Quarter Performance Report for the 2024/25 financial year. Committee Room 1, 120 Plein Street. 10:00.
Portfolio Committee on Home Affairs: Briefing by the Office of the State Law Advisor on the proposed list of amendments to the Immigration Amendment Bill [B8 – 2024]. Consideration and adoption of the report requesting the National Assembly to extend the scope of the Immigration Amendment Bill [B 8 – 2024]. Consideration and adoption of the Motion of Desirability (MOD) of the One Stop Border Post Bill [B12 – 2024]. Consideration and adoption of the outstanding minutes. Virtual Meeting Platform, 09:00 – 13:00.
Portfolio Committee on Sport, Arts and Culture: Briefing by the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture on the challenges relating to the Revised Mzansi Golden Economy (MGE) Open Call Grant Funding Applications, following its decision to broaden the scope of MGE to allow for greater participation, access and public fairness. Virtual Meeting Platform. After the plenary sitting.
Portfolio Committee on Minerals and Petroleum Resources: Briefing by the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) on the Just Transition in Mining/Modernisation of Mining. Adoption of outstanding minutes. M46, Ground Floor, Marks Building. 09:30 – 13:00.
Portfolio Committee on Water and Sanitation: Briefing by the Department of Water and Sanitation and Statistics South Africa on the attainment of the Sustainable Development Goal 6 - Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all and its implications on other SDGs. Consideration and adoption of minutes. Virtual Meeting Platform, 09:00 – 13:00.
Standing Committee on Appropriations: Briefing by Eskom on the Eskom Debt Relief Amendment Bill. Room 2, FFC Building, Foreshore. 10:00 – 13:00.
WEDNESDAY, 11 JUNE 2025
Portfolio Committee on International Relations and Cooperation: Presentation by the South African Liaison Office (SALO) on the political and conflict situations in Sudan and South Sudan and South Africa’s efforts to bring about peace in the region. Virtual Meeting Platform, 09:00.
Portfolio Committee on Human Settlements: Briefing by the Department of Human Settlements on the following: Regulations of Housing Consumer Protection Act, progress made on the Human Settlements Bill, progress and challenges on the Title Deeds Restoration Programme Pre and Post 1994, progress on accreditation of municipalities. S35, First Floor, NCOP Wing, Parliament, 09:00 – 13:00.
Portfolio Committee on Higher Education and Training: Briefing by Ingwe TVET College on governance, administration, teaching and learning, and related matters. Parliament, Committee Room S12A, NCOP Building, 09:00 – 13:00.
Select Committee on Social Services: Briefing by provincial health departments (KwaZulu-Natal, Mpumalanga and the Northern Cape) on the readiness to implement the Health Patient Registration System and action plans to address the findings of the Auditor-General, Consideration and adoption of committee minutes. Virtual Meeting Platform, 10:00 – 12:30.
Joint Standing Committee on Financial Management of Parliament: Briefing on efforts made since 1994 to transform the institution. Briefing on the strengthening of public participation/involvement in the work of Parliament. Good Hope Chamber, Good Hope Building, Ground Floor and Hybrid. 18:00 – 21:00 (after the plenaries in the NA and NCOP).
Portfolio Committee on Police: Compliance of the SAPS with the Domestic Violence Act for the period 1 October to 31 March 2025. Combating Gender-based Violence and Femicide (GBVF) and crimes against children. Venue to be confirmed. 09:00 – 12:30.
Select Committee on Economic Development and Trade: Briefing by Business Rescue Practitioners of the South African Post Office on its financial sustainability. M515, Fifth Floor, Marks Building. 10:00 – 13:00.
Portfolio Committee on Health: Public Hearings on the Tobacco Products and Electronic Delivery Systems Control Bill [B33 – 2022]. Submissions by the Advertising Regulatory Board and Vaping Saved My Life. Virtual Meeting Platform, 09:30 – 13:30.
Portfolio Committee on Land Reform and Rural Development: Briefing by the Auditor-General of South Africa on the AG’s analysis of the 2025-2029 strategic plans and 2025/26 Annual Performance Plans of the Department and related public entities. M201, Second Floor, Marks Building. 09:30 – 13:00.
Standing Committee on Public Accounts: Briefing by the AGSA on the audit outcomes and financial statements of the South African Post Office. Virtual Meeting Platform, 09:00 – 13:00.
Joint meeting with the Portfolio Committee on Public Works and Infrastructure and Portfolio Committee on Defence and Military Veterans: Briefing by the DPWI on SANDF building maintenance projects. Briefing by SANDF on the devolution of building maintenance to the DOD. Consideration of outstanding minutes. M514, Fifth Floor, Marks Building. 10:00 – 13:00.
Select Committee on Appropriations: Briefing by National Treasury on the 2025 Division of Revenue Bill, 2025 Appropriation Bill and Public Sector Pension and Related Payment Bill [B3-2025]. Virtual Meeting Platform, 10:00 – 13:00.
Portfolio Committee on Electricity and Energy: Update by the National Transmission Company SA (NTCSA) on the Transmission Development Plan and the System Market Operator, including the Marlet Code. Consideration and adoption of Minutes. Committee Room M46, Ground Floor, Marks Building. 09:30 – 13:00.
Portfolio Committee on Transport: Department of Transport and Road Accident Fund (RAF) follow-up briefing on matters of concern arising from the meeting on 3 June 2025. M514, Fifth Floor, Marks Building. 18:00 – 20:30.
Portfolio Committee on Employment and Labour: DEL, UIF and CF to update on the reconfiguration of the department and the repositioning of the two Funds. SALGA Towers, Cape Town. 09:30.
Portfolio Committee on Public Service and Administration: An update by the DPSA and National School of Government on the development relating to the implementation of the Professionalisation Framework in the public sector and monitoring tools. The role of the Auditor-General of South Africa in auditing compliance and adherence to the Professionalisation Framework in the public sector. Virtual Meeting Platform, 10:00 – 13:00.
Portfolio Committee on Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation: Adoption of Budget Vote Reports on Vote 9 (DPME) and Vote 14 (Statistics South Africa) and Brand SA. Virtual Meeting Platform, 09:30.
Standing Committee on Appropriations: Briefing by the City of Johannesburg and the City of Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality on the 2025 Division of Revenue Bill. FFC Building Boardroom, Foreshore. 09:30 – 12:30.
FRIDAY, 13 JUNE 2025
Portfolio Committee on Basic Education: Briefing by the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) on the consolidated School-Readiness Monitoring Report Model Code of Conduct, school sanitation, and sexual violence of learners on school premises (girls and boys). Committee Room M514, 5th Floor, Marks Building. 09:30 – 12:30.
Portfolio Committee on Communications and Digital Technologies: Presentations by the MNOs on progress made on challenges and progress being made towards the national goal of universal connectivity; approaches toward further reducing the cost of communication; the extent to which MNOs comply with directives as instituted by regulatory authorities of South Africa, including Competition Commission remedies and public interest conditions; the extent, measures and challenges to improving the Quality of Service (QoS), especially in rural communities; the implementation of SMME development and the impact thereof on the telecoms sector; measures to promote data privacy; and the extent to which vandalism necessitates an escalation of operational cost of the MNOs. Committee Room M46, Marks Building, Parliament. 10:00 – 17:00.
Joint Standing Committee on Defence: Briefing by Armscor on the status of SA Air Force and SA Navy maintenance and acquisition contracts. Consideration of outstanding minutes. Virtual Meeting Platform, 09:00 – 12:00.
Standing Committee on Appropriations: Public hearings on the 2025 Division of Revenue Bill and the Public Sector Pension and Related Payments Bill. S12A, Ground Floor, NCOP Building. 09:30 – 12:30.
For the latest full schedule of Committee meetings (updated regularly), please visit:
https://www.parliament.gov.za/storage/app/media/Docs/zlist/01dc2qimyyrjwlmheb55ey2mx5foafvtv4.pdf
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