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Parliament, Sunday, 9 November 2025 – This week, key items on Parliament’s agenda include the tabling of the Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement by the Minister of Finance, question-and-answer sessions with the Deputy President and the Economics Cluster. A multiparty delegation of Parliament will attend the 30th Conference of the Parties (COP30) in Brazil, and the Chairpersons of the Finance Cluster Committees will hold a media and stakeholders briefing.
The Ad Hoc Committee to Investigate Allegations made by Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi will continue with the submission of evidence by National Director of Public Prosecutions, Adv Shamila Batohi and the Chief of Staff in the Ministry of Police Mr Cedrick Nkabinde. The Standing Committee on Public Accounts will continue its enquiry into the Road Accident Fund, with Mr Nkosana Mvundlela from the Law Society of South Africa appearing.
On Tuesday at 14:00, Deputy President Mr Paul Mashatile will be in the National Assembly (NA) for oral replies to questions from Members of the House. According to the rules of the NA, questions to the Deputy President must be scheduled once a month when Parliament is in session. The rules also specify that questions must be limited to six, and the total time allowed is three hours, including supplementary questions. Questions addressed to the Deputy President must be submitted to the Speaker of the National Assembly at least 16 calendar days prior to the question day on which they are to be answered, for the Speaker’s approval to ensure they comply with the rules and guidelines of the Rules Committee of the Assembly.
Section 92(2) of the Constitution stipulates that Cabinet Members are accountable, both collectively and individually, to Parliament for the exercise of their powers and the performance of their functions. Parliament uses a range of instruments to hold the Executive accountable, which include putting questions to the Deputy President of the Republic of South Africa.
This NA sitting will also decide on the question of the nine reports from the three mini-plenaries held on Friday, 7 November.
On Wednesday at 14:00, the Minister of Finance, Mr Enoch Godongwana, will deliver the Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) at a sitting of the NA at the Good Hope Chamber in Parliament. At the sitting, the Minister is also scheduled to table the Adjustments Appropriation Bill, the Rates and Monetary Amounts and Amendment of Revenue Laws Bill, the Taxation Laws Amendment Bill, the Division of Revenue Amendment Bill, and the Tax Administration Laws Amendment Bill.
The MTBPS plays a critical role in the overall budget process, as it sets out the policy framework for the budget that is presented every February. It also provides the country and its elected representatives with an update on the National Treasury’s economic forecasts, adjusts the budgets of government departments, and makes emergency changes to spending. It makes it possible for Parliament and the public to interact with the government's budget through committee oversight over government departments, when committees review the effective and efficient use of available resources. The process is known as the Budget Review and Recommendations Reports, which must be tabled in the National Assembly before the MTBPS reports are adopted.
Also on Wednesday, a multiparty parliamentary delegation will join world leaders, scientists, and civil society at the 30th Conference of the Parties (COP30) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, taking place in Belem, Brazil, until 21 November. COP30 provides an opportunity for South African MPs to learn from the experiences and best practices of other parliaments in addressing climate change, and by engaging with international counterparts, MPs can gain valuable insights into innovative legislative approaches, policy frameworks, and financing mechanisms. The 10-member delegation consists of five members each from the NA’s Portfolio Committee on Forestry, Fisheries and Environment, and the National Council of Provinces’ (NCOP) Select Committee on Agriculture, Land Reform and Mineral Resources. The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee, Ms Nqabisa Gantsho, will travel with Ms Noluthando Makasi from the African National Congress (ANC), Mr Nazier Paulsen from the Economic Freedom Fighters, Mr Andrew De Blocq van Scheltinga from the Democratic Alliance, and Mr Siyabonga Mkhize from the uMkhonto Wesizwe Party (MKP). The Chairperson of the Select Committee, Mr Mpho Modise, will travel with Ms Mapule Dhlamini from the ANC, Mr Bino Farmer from the Patriotic Alliance, Mr Hendrik Van Den Berg from the Freedom Front, and Ms Seeng Mokoena-Zondi from the MKP.
On Thursday, at 09:00, Chairpersons of the Finance Cluster oversight committees will address members of the media on the post-MTBPS as part of the 7th Parliament’s regular Committee Cluster Media and Stakeholder Engagement programme. The Chairpersons will highlight the critical work undertaken by these committees during the BRRR process leading to the MTBPS, with a focus on strengthening oversight, enhancing public participation, and advancing law-making across the sectors covered by the cluster. These regular engagements began in November last year and play a crucial role in fostering transparency and keeping the public informed. They provide journalists and citizens with essential insights into the workings of Parliament, promoting a deeper understanding of its critical functions and enhancing accountability in governance. This cluster has five committees namely, the Standing Committee on Public Accounts, the Standing Committee on Appropriations, the Select Committee on Finance, the Standing Committee on Finance, and the Select Committee on Appropriations.
At 14:00, Permanent Delegates to the NCOP will hold a question-and-answer session with a Minister from the Economics Cluster (4D), the Minister responsible for Communications and Digital Technologies, Mr Solly Malatsi. At the same time on Thursday, the NA will hold two mini-plenaries on the following subjects:
Mini-plenary 1:
- Subject for discussion (Mr Tshilidzi Munyai from the ANC): Addressing the impact of substance abuse on individuals, families, and communities
- Subject for discussion (EFF): (114) (topic tbc)
Mini-plenary 2:
- Subject for discussion (Ms Busaphi Machi from the Inkatha Freedom Party): The persistent crisis of illegal migration and its strain on the budgets of the social and security clusters, particularly the Departments of Health, Home Affairs, and Correctional Services
- Subject for discussion (Mr Mogodu Moela from the ANC): Urgent action required to curb the killing of individuals combating or exposing financial crimes
There are 45 committee meetings scheduled from Monday to Friday this week, as outlined below:
MONDAY, 10 NOVEMBER 2025
Portfolio Committee on Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities (National Assembly), [Briefing by the Content Advisor on the overview on key findings and recommendations from GP and EC stakeholder engagements, Statutory Rape Enquiry and Stakeholder engagement], Virtual Platform Meeting, 09:00 - 16:00
Ad Hoc Committee to Investigate Allegations made by Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, (National Assembly), [Interim Report on the work completed, Report on outstanding consultations, Deliberations on proposed programme, Adoption of Minutes.], Virtual Meeting Platform, 11:00
TUESDAY, 11 NOVEMBER 2025
Ad Hoc Committee to Investigate Allegations made by Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, (National Assembly), [Submission of evidence by National Director of Public Prosecutions Adv Shamila Bahoti.], M46, Ground Floor, Marks Building, 10:00 – 18:00.
Portfolio Committee on Health, (National Assembly), [Responses by the Department of Health on issues that were raised by stakeholders during public hearings on the Tobacco Products and Electronic Delivery Systems Control Bill [B33-2022]], Virtual Meeting Platform, 17:00 – 21:00
Select Committee on Public Infrastructure & Minister in the Presidency (National Council of Provinces), [Briefing by the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure on the findings and recommendations of the investigation conducted by PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) into the Pressure Swing Adsorption (PSA) oxygen plant tender awarded by the Independent Development Trust (IDT)], Virtual Platform Meeting, 10:00 - 13:00
Portfolio Committee on Trade, Industry and Competition, Portfolio Committee on Home Affairs, (National Assembly), [Consideration of the letter from the Chief Justice regarding the filling of the vacant positions of Commissioners at the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC). Clause-by-clause deliberation and finalisation of the One Stop Border Post Bill. Consideration and adoption of the Budgetary Review and Recommendation Report (BRRR) of 2025. Update on the preparations for the public hearings on the Marriage Bill in the Western Cape and Limpopo Provinces. Brazil. Virtual Meeting Platform, 09:00 – 13:00
Subcommittee on the Review of the National Assembly Rules, [Rules for Committee on Presidency and Questions Procedure], Good Hope Chamber, 17:00 (after the adjournment of the National Assembly)
Portfolio Committee on Tourism (National Assembly), [Briefing by the Tourism Transformation Council on the action plans for advancing the transformation of the tourism sector; Briefing by South African Tourism on the active contracts and challenges (partially closed meeting); Consideration and adoption of minutes], Boardroom 4031, 4th Floor, 90 Plein
Portfolio Committee on Communications and Digital Technologies (National Assembly), [Adoption of Committee Minutes. Report back by DCDT on the recommendations emanating from the SITA Special Oversight visit in December 2024 and update on the Public Service Commission investigation on SITA. Presentation by SITA on: 5) The client-retention and growth strategy. 6) SCM strategy following its automation. 7) Update report on the Super App; and 8) Report on the study trip to China. [Presentation by DTIC on Equity Equivalent Investment Programmes (EEIP) in the ICT sector on: 4) Increased investments. 5) Successful multinational partnerships; and 6) Measurable support for black-owned ICT SMMEs and Digital Skills development.] Virtual Platform 09:00 – 13:00.
Joint Meeting: Portfolio Committee on Agriculture (National Assembly) and Portfolio Committee on Forestry, Fisheries and Environment (National Assembly), [Joint meeting with PC on Forestry, Fisheries and Environment to address dredging in Mfolozi and Msunduzi flats and the opening of the St Lucia mouth.], Virtual Platform, 09:30 – 13:00
Standing Committee on Public Accounts (National Assembly), [Road Accident Fund Enquiry: Mr N Mvundlela - Law Society of South Africa], M514, Fifth Floor, Marks Building, 09:00 - 14:00.
Portfolio Committee on Mineral and Petroleum Resources, National Assembly, [Briefing by Mining Affected Communities in Action (MACUA) on the social audit of Social Labour Plan (SLP) report 2025. Consideration and adoption of Minutes. M515, 5th Floor, Marks Building, 09:30 - 13:30
Portfolio Committee on Correctional Services (National Assembly), [Briefing by the Department of Correctional Services on 1st and 2nd quarter financial and performance report (2025/26), Oversight visit to Zonderwater Correctional Centre and Zonderwater Training College]. Cullinan, Pretoria, 09:30-17:00.
Portfolio Committee on Public Works and Infrastructure, (National Assembly), [Briefing by the DPWI on outstanding legislation], Venue S26, NCOP Building, 09:00 - 13:00
Portfolio Committee on Water and Sanitation, (National Assembly), [Briefing by the Department of Water and Sanitation on the Water Services Amendment Bill [B24-2025].] Virtual Meeting Platform, 09:00 - 12:30
Portfolio Committee on Trade, Industry and Competition, (National Assembly), [Briefing by the NMISA on its 2024/25 Annual Report] [Briefing by the NRCS on its 2024/25 Annual Report] Virtual Platform Meeting, 09:30 - 13:00
Portfolio Committee on Transport, (National Assembly), [1. Briefing by the Auditor-General of South Africa (AGSA) on the 2024/25 Annual Report of the Road Accident Fund (RAF); 2. Briefing by the RAF on its 2024/25 Annual Report; 3. Consideration and adoption of minutes of proceedings, Virtual Platform Meeting, 09:30 - 12:30
Portfolio Committee on Basic Education (National Assembly), [Statutory Rape Inquiry Stakeholder Engagements with: - Ministry and Department of Basic Education (DBE) - Ministry and Department of Social Development (DSD) - Organised Labour - SGB Associations - Principals Associations - Learner Representative Organisations + RCLs - South African Council for Educators (SACE) - Traditional Leadership], NCOP Chamber, NCOP Building, 09:30 - 17:00
Standing Committee on Finance (National Assembly), [Consideration and adoption of the Committee BRRR] Virtual Platform, 09:00 - 12:00
Portfolio Committee on Communications and Digital Technologies (National Assembly), [Adoption of Committee Minutes. Report back by DCDT on the recommendations emanating from the SITA Special Oversight visit in December 2024., Presentation by SITA on the client-retention and growth strategy., SCM strategy following its automation, Update report on the Super App, and Report on the study trip to China. Presentation by DTIC on Equity Equivalent Investment Programmes (EEIP) in the ICT sector on: Increased investments, Successful multinational partnerships, and Measurable support for black-owned ICT SMMEs and Digital Skills development.] Virtual Platform Meeting, 09:00 – 13h00
Select Committee on Public Petitions and Executive Undertakings (National Council of Provinces), [Engagement with the Gauteng Provincial Legislature and Free State Provincial Legislature, to explore the establishment of collaboration and to undertake a benchmarking exercise for sharing and exchanging information regarding the operations of the three Committees.], Venue: NSFAS Building, 16th Floor Boardroom, 04 Christiaan Barnard Street, Cape Town, 8000, 10:00 - 13:00
Joint Meeting: Select Committee on Public Infrastructure & Minister in the Presidency (National Council of Provinces) and Portfolio Committee on Public Works and Infrastructure, (National Council of Provinces) [Briefing by the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure on the findings and recommendations of the investigation conducted by PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) into the Pressure Swing Adsorption (PSA) oxygen plant tender awarded by the Independent Development Trust (IDT)], S12A, Ground Floor, NCOP Building, 10:00 – 13:00
Portfolio Committee on Sport, Arts and Culture (National Assembly), [Follow-up meeting with the Netball World Cup 2023 Board on the audited financial statements for the 2023/24 financial year; Netball South Africa and World Cup 2023 Tournament Director to be part of the meeting], Virtual meeting platform (09:30 - 13:00)
WEDNESDAY, 12 NOVEMBER 2025
Portfolio Committee on Land Reform and Rural Development, (National Assembly), [Briefing on the petition submitted to the National Assembly by Surplus People Project, Corruption Watch, Legal Resources Centre, and Support Centre for Land Change. Consideration and adoption of outstanding minutes, Committee room 201, Marks Building, 09:30 – 13:30
Portfolio Committee on Employment & Labour, (National Assembly), [Briefing by Stats SA on the Unemployment Challenges facing South Africa; Briefing by DEL on projects implemented to target youth unemployment in South Africa, and Consideration and Adoption of Draft Minutes (13, 22 and 29 October 2025)] Zoom Virtual Platform, Parliament, 09:00
Joint Standing Committee on Financial Management of Parliament, (National Assembly and National Council of Provinces), [ Briefing by the Executive Authority and the Secretary to Parliament on outstanding issues emanating from previous meetings of the JSCFMP.] Good Hope Chamber, Good Hope Building, Ground Floor, 16:30 – 21:00 (After plenaries in the NA)
Portfolio Committee on Social Development, (National Assembly), [Briefing by the Department of Social Development on its mandate and response to the issues emanating from the public participation relating to statutory rape; Consideration and adoption of minutes.], Virtual Platform Meeting, 09:00 - 13:00
Portfolio Committee on Electricity and Energy (National Assembly) Briefing by the Department of Electricity and Energy (DEE) on their 2nd Quarterly Performance Report for 2025/26 FY, Update by the Department of Electricity and Energy (DEE) relating to the performance of all the entities – for the 1st and 2nd quarter of 2025/2026 FY, Consideration and adoption of minutes: 04 & 05 November 2025], Virtual Zoom meeting, 09:30 - 13:00
Portfolio Committee on Public Service and Administration (National Assembly), [Processing of the Public Service Amendment Bill [B13D–2023]; Consideration and adoption of the previous Committee minutes.]. Virtual Platform Meeting, 10:00-13:00
Portfolio Committee on Small Business Development, (National Assembly), [Follow-up meeting with the Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA) on Spaza shops licenses. Briefing by DTIC on Red Tape Omnibus Bill. Virtual Platform Meeting, 09h30 - 13h00
Portfolio Committee on Human Settlements (National Assembly), [Feedback by the Department of Human Settlements on Proposal for Decentralizing Emergency Fund for Housing Relief to individuals affected by natural disasters or other emergencies, Briefing on Provincial Readiness for Floods and Disasters Ahead of Rainy Seasons. The following provinces will provide a briefing on their preparedness and readiness to deal with floods and disasters during the upcoming rainy seasons: Mpumalanga, Limpopo, Free State, North-West, and Gauteng. Virtual Platform: 09:00 - 13:00
Portfolio Committee on Public Works and Infrastructure, (National Assembly), [Briefing by the DPWI on EPWP: A comprehensive report regarding beneficiary training and how EPWP beneficiaries proceed through the employment pipeline after completion of the programme, together with an analysis of the return on investment on the training provided, given its costs. EPWP reforms and guidelines, Physical meeting, 90 Plein Committee Room 2, 09:00-14:00
Joint Meeting: Standing Committee on Finance and Standing Committee on Appropriations, (National Assembly), Select Committee on Finance and Select Committee on Appropriations, (National Council of Provinces), [MTBPS lock-up session], M46, Ground Floor, Marks Building, 11:00 - 13:45
Portfolio Committee on Higher Education (National Assembly), [Briefing by the Sol Plaatjie University (SPU) on its state of governance, administration, teaching and learning, and related matters.], Committee Room S12A, Ground Floor, NCOP Building, 09:00 – 13:00
Portfolio Committee on Small Business Development (National Assembly) Briefing by the Department of Small Business Development on Red Tape Reduction Strategy (RTR). Progress made in the registration of spaza shops and support implemented, as well as details of the research study conducted by the Department of Small Business Development.]; Virtual; 09h30 -1 3h00
Portfolio Committee on Defence and Military Veterans (National Assembly), [Briefing by the DOD on the First and Second Quarter 2025/26 Expenditure and performance, SIU and HAWKS briefing on investigations into Defence Portfolio Mis, Consideration of outstanding minutes.] Parliament, Committee Room 1, 90 Plein, 09:00-13:00
Select Committee on Security and Justice (National Council of Provinces), [Oral presentations of written submissions for public hearing on the Immigration Amendment Bill [B 6 8B ‒ 2024] (s75), [Department of Home Affairs response to all written submissions received], [Office of Chief State Law Advisor and Parliament Legal Services comment.], Virtual Meeting Platform, 10:00-15:00
THURSDAY, 13 NOVEMBER 2025
Ad Hoc Committee to Investigate Allegations made by Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, (National Assembly), [Submission of evidence by Chief of staff in the Ministry of Police, Mr. C Nkabinde.], M46, Ground Floor, Marks Building, 11:00 - 18:00
FRIDAY, 14 NOVEMBER 2025
Ad Hoc Committee to Investigate Allegations made by Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, (National Assembly), [Submission of evidence by Chief of staff in the Ministry of Police, Mr. C Nkabinde.], M46, Ground Floor, Marks Building, 09:00
Portfolio Committee on Science, Technology and Innovation & Portfolio Committee on Agriculture [Briefing by Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) on the Advanced Agriculture and Food Cluster, with special focus on the Red Meat Industry and surveillance technology for pests and diseases AND briefing by Technology Innovation Agency (TIA) on their Agriculture Cluster - Animal health, Beef and Dairy genomics, and Agro processing], Virtual Platform Meeting, 09:30 - 12h30
Portfolio Committee on Sport, Arts and Culture, (National Assembly), [Briefing the Department and the NLSA on the implementation of the Gobodo Investigative recommendations and governance issues in relation to the former HR Manager and whistleblowers], Virtual Meeting Platform, 09:30 - 13:00
Portfolio Committee on Basic Education, (National Assembly), [Briefing by Provincial Education Departments PEDs) on Strategic Plan and Annual Performance Plan (incl concurrent functions + AGSA recommendations and planning alignment) + Stats on Bullying Incidents and Schools Anti-Bullying Policies: - Mpumalanga - Eastern Cape – Limpopo], S26, 1st Floor, NCOP Building, 09:30 - 12:30
Portfolio Committee on Science, Technology & Innovation, (National Assembly), [Briefing by Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) on the Advanced Agriculture and Food Cluster, with special focus on the Red Meat Industry and surveillance technology for pests and diseases AND briefing by Technology Innovation Agency (TIA) on their Agriculture Cluster - Animal health, Beef and Dairy genomics, and Agro processing], Virtual Platform Meeting, 09:30 - 12:30
Joint Standing Committee on Defence, (National Assembly), [Briefing by the Military Ombud on (1) the consideration of recommendations, (2) implementation of Ombud recommendations, and (3) potential legislative shortfalls affecting the Office, Consideration of outstanding minutes.], Virtual Platform Meeting, 09:00 - 12:00
Joint Meeting: Standing Committee on Finance and Standing Committee on Appropriations (National Assembly) Select Committee on Finance and Select Committee on Appropriations (National Council of Provinces), [Briefing by the Minister of Finance on the Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) [Revised and Proposed Fiscal Framework]] Good Hope Chamber, Ground Floor, Good Hope Building, 10:00 – 13:00
For the latest full schedule of Committee meetings (updated regularly), please visit: https://www.parliament.gov.za/committee-schedules
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