Parliament, Sunday, 7 June 2026 – This week’s parliamentary programme features the 50th Anniversary Intergenerational Dialogue on the June 16 uprising. Among other highlights are a question-and-answer session with Ministers in the Social Services Cluster in the National Assembly and policy debates on Budget Votes in the National Council of Provinces (NCOP). There is also a range of committee meetings scheduled, culminating in a meeting of the South African Speakers' Forum.
Parliament’s Library Service, in partnership with external stakeholders, will host the Intergenerational Dialogue titled "Youth Voices, Reading and Democracy". The event will reflect on the legacy of the 1976 student uprising and its contribution to democracy in South Africa. The event will also mark the official launch of the National Library of South Africa's Reading Ambassadors Programme. The dialogue will take place in the Good Hope Chamber tomorrow, Monday, 8 June 2026, from 10:00 to 14:00.
On Tuesday at 14:00, the National Assembly will hold a plenary sitting to consider a range of statements, committee reports and decisions. Among the key items on the programme is a statement by the Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment on the signing of the Beneficiation Scheme Framework Agreement. This Agreement, as an important means to address land dispossession, aims to promote inclusive economic participation and was recently signed with land claimants of the Kruger National Park.
The House will also consider a report of the Portfolio Committee on Correctional Services on its study tour to the United Kingdom, as well as reports of the Joint Standing Committee on Defence and the Portfolio Committee on Defence and Military Veterans. These include reports on oversight visits to military bases and deployments of the South African National Defence Force along the South Africa-Zimbabwe border in Limpopo. The reports also reflect on visits to Denel, Armscor, the Department of Military Veterans, 1 Military Hospital, the Defence College and military accommodation facilities at Thaba Tshwane. Members will further consider a report of the Portfolio Committee on Small Business Development on the appointment of the Small Enterprise Ombud.
In addition, the Assembly will consider determinations on the remuneration of public office-bearers and members of independent constitutional institutions for the 2025/26 financial year, based on reports of the relevant parliamentary committees.
In the NCOP at 14:00 on Tuesday, policy debates are scheduled on Budget Vote 28: Police, Budget Vote 24: Independent Police Investigative Directorate, as well as Budget Vote 21: Civilian Secretariat for the Police Service. The House will also consider committee reports and legislation.
On Wednesday at 15:00, Ministers in the Social Services Cluster will appear before the National Assembly for a question-and-answer session. The cluster comprises the Ministers of Basic Education, Health, Higher Education, Human Settlements, Social Development, Sport, Arts and Culture, and Water and Sanitation.
In the NCOP, Permanent Delegates will continue with policy debates on Budget Vote 13: Public Works and Infrastructure and Budget Vote 38: Tourism. The House will also consider legislation and committee reports.
On Thursday, the National Assembly will consider the report of the Portfolio Committee on Defence and Military Veterans on the Defence Amendment Bill. The Bill seeks to strengthen the legal framework governing military justice by enhancing the independence of military judges and senior military judges. The Assembly will also consider several reports relating to appointments and oversight, including a report of the Portfolio Committee on Transport on recommendations for candidates to serve on the Board of the Aviation Safety Investigation Board. It will also consider a report of the Portfolio Committee on Social Development on recommended candidates for appointment to the Independent Tribunal for Social Assistance Appeals and a report of the Portfolio Committee on Higher Education on an oversight visit to the University of Fort Hare.
In the NCOP, Permanent Delegates will debate Budget Vote 36: Small Business Development and Budget Vote 3: Cooperative Governance.
On Friday morning, the National Assembly will hold two virtual mini-plenary sessions to consider a range of oversight reports. Mini-Plenary 1 will consider reports of the Portfolio Committee on Mineral and Petroleum Resources on oversight visits to the Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal and Northern Cape provinces, as well as a report of the Portfolio Committee on Science, Technology and Innovation on oversight visits to research and technology infrastructure in the Western Cape.
Mini-Plenary 2 will consider reports of the Portfolio Committee on Agriculture on oversight visits to the Eastern Cape, the Portfolio Committee on Public Works and Infrastructure on a visit to a construction site in Sea Point, Cape Town and the Portfolio Committee on Land Reform and Rural Development on an oversight visit to Limpopo Province.
On Friday, Parliament's programme for the week will conclude with a meeting of the South African Speakers' Forum in Johannesburg. The Forum serves as the highest coordinating structure of South Africa's legislative sector and seeks to strengthen cooperation and alignment in the execution of the sector's constitutional mandates of law-making, oversight and public participation.
The Forum comprises the Speaker of the National Assembly, the Chairperson of the National Council of Provinces, their deputies and the Speakers and Deputy Speakers of the nine provincial legislatures. It provides strategic leadership and oversight to ensure greater effectiveness, cohesion and coordination across the legislative sector.
The meeting will provide an opportunity for legislative leaders to reflect on the achievements, challenges and opportunities facing the sector. The meeting will also consider measures to strengthen the relevance, effectiveness and legitimacy of South Africa's parliamentary democracy.
There are 45 committee meetings scheduled for this week, including:
TUESDAY, 9 JUNE 2026
Select Committee on Public Petitions and Executive Undertakings: Consideration and adoption of the South African Express (SAX) petition draft Report. The petitioner is calling for appropriate intervention by the National Council of Provinces to address the consequences arising from the government's failure to challenge the liquidation of South African Express Airways and to ensure that justice is duly served. Consideration and adoption of the Progress Report on Executive Undertakings made by the Minister of Basic Education during the sitting of 8 July 2025. Virtual Meeting Platform, 10:00 – 13:00
Portfolio Committee on Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities: Scoring by Members of Parliament in the determination of appointments of Commissioners to the Commission of Gender Equality (CGE). Consideration and adoption of minutes and reports. Adoption of the Commission of Gender Equality (CGE) Recommendations Report. S12A, Upper Ground Floor, National Council of Provinces (NCOP) Building, 10:00 – 13:00
Standing Committee on Finance: Consideration and adoption of the committee report on the oversight visit to the Public Investment Corporation (PIC) and the South African Revenue Service (SARS). Virtual meeting platform, 09:00 – 12:00
Portfolio Committees on Home Affairs: Briefing and response by the Department of Home Affairs on Clause 6 of the Marriage Bill, including the presentation and legal opinion of parliamentary legal services and the state law advisor. Consultations with the Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs and the implications for the certification of the Bill. Briefing by the Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs on Clause 6 of the Marriage Bill. Consideration and adoption of outstanding committee minutes. Virtual meeting platform, 09:00 – 13:00
Standing Committee on Public Accounts: Hearing: City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality on its 2024/25 audit outcomes and SIU investigations. Committee Room M514, Fifth Floor, Marks Building, 09:30 – 13:00 and 18:30 – 21:00
WEDNESDAY, 10 JUNE 2026
Executive Undertakings and Petitions Committee: Tabling of three petitions referred to the committee for consideration by the Speaker of the National Assembly. Consideration of draft minutes of 14 May 2026. M46, Marks Building 18:30 – 20:00
Standing Committee on Appropriations: Briefing by the Department of Defence on its spending review and a comprehensive plan to bring about effective and efficient spending of allocated funds. Committee Room 1, 90 Plein, 09:30 – 12:30
Standing Committee on Finance: Briefing by National Treasury on the General Laws (Anti-Money Laundering and Combating Terrorism Financing) Amendment Bill [B15 – 2026]. Virtual meeting platform, 09:00 – 12:00
Portfolio Committee on Employment and Labour: Consideration for adoption of the Draft Report on the Brazil Study Tour and Draft QPR3 of DEL and entities. Draft minutes of 27 May and 3 June 2026. Virtual platform meeting, 09:00
THURSDAY, 11 JUNE 2026
Portfolio Committee on Electricity and Energy: National Nuclear Regulator (NNR) Board interviews. Committee Room, Third Floor, Room 3062, 90 Plein Street (closed session), 09:00 – 19:00
FRIDAY, 12 JUNE 2026
Standing Committee on Appropriations: Consideration and adoption of 2026 Appropriation Bill [B4-2026]. M201, Marks Building, 09:00 – 12:30
Portfolio Committee on Electricity and Energy: Deliberations on the National Nuclear Regulator (NNR) applicants interviewed. Possible consideration and adoption of the committee report on the NNR Board applicants. Venue: TBC, 09:30 – 16:00
Portfolio Committee on Basic Education: Consideration and adoption of draft minutes and draft reports (Minutes: 22 May 2026 and 2 June 2026). Presentation from the Right to Read Campaign on Literacy. Briefing by DBE on Fourth Quarterly Performance Report 2025/26. Virtual meeting platform, 09:00 – 13:00
Portfolio Committee on Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs: Joint meeting with the Portfolio Committee on Home Affairs, Select Committee on Security and Justice and the Portfolio Committee on Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs on a briefing by the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) on the preparations for the 2026 Local Government Elections and a briefing on the Electoral Matters Amendment Bill, 2026. Virtual meeting platform, 09:00 – 14:00
Joint Standing Committee on Financial Management of Parliament: Briefing on Parliament of the RSA’s draft 2027/28 Annual Performance Plan and budget. Update on progress made in the development of an appropriate funding model for Parliament. Virtual meeting platform, 08:00 – 10:00
The full copy of the draft committee schedule is available here: https://www.parliament.gov.za/storage/app/media/Docs/zlist/01dc2qim2asgefgznguzfjfmoqkuc2iucl.pdf
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