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Republic of South Africa: The Parliament
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Media Statement: Committee Emphasises Broader Collaboration between Stakeholders to Deal with Backlog of Trucks at Lebombo Port of Entry

The committee applauded the opening of the port of entry for goods late on Tuesday afternoon as it was completing its oversight visit

The Portfolio Committee on Home Affairs has reiterated its call for enhanced cooperation between the Border Management Authority (BMA), law enforcement agencies, Mozambican counterparts and long-haul goods trucks to resolve the current backlog of trucks at the Lebombo Port of Entry. The committee concluded a successful and informative oversight visit…

Republic of South Africa: The Parliament
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Media Statement: Committee on Social Services Concerned with Lack of Progress in Department of Social Development

Weaknesses in systems and controls were also identified, hampering the effective administration of social grants and the processing of public queries and disputes

The Select Committee on Social Services received a briefing yesterday from the Auditor-General of South Africa (AGSA) on audit outcomes for the Department of Social Development (DSD) and its entities for the 2023/24 financial year. The committee expressed concern with the lack of progress in addressing long-standing issues. Key concerns…

Republic of South Africa: The Parliament
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Media Statement: Committee Welcomes Preliminary Investigation Report on Social Relief of Distress (SRD) Grant System Weaknesses

The system assessment revealed several vulnerabilities, including potential issues with authentication mechanisms, server configurations, data encryption, and missing security headers

The Portfolio Committee on Social Development welcomes the preliminary investigation report confirming the validity of the findings about the vulnerability assessment and penetration testing challenges on the South African Social Security Agency's (SASSA) Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant application and payment system. The system assessment revealed several vulnerabilities, including…

Republic of South Africa: The Parliament
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Media Statement: Higher Education Stakeholders Ready for 2025 Academic Year

The committee will undertake oversight visits to assess the state of readiness of TVETs and community education and training colleges during the 2025 academic year

The Portfolio Committee on Higher Education said yesterday that universities should prioritise submitting accurate student registration and enrolment data to the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) at the beginning of the academic year to ensure accurate funding decisions. The committee was speaking during a briefing from the Department of…

Republic of South Africa: The Parliament
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Media Statement: Finance Committee Gravely Concerned by Companies and Municipalities Contravening Section 13A of the Pension Fund Act

The committee heard from the Pension Fund Adjudicator (PFA) and Financial Service Conduct Authority (FSCA) that private security companies are the biggest culprits

The Standing Committee on Finance is gravely concerned by municipalities and private companies that contravene with impunity Section 13A of the Pension Fund Act (Act No. 24 of 1956), which mandates employers to deduct employees’ contributions and pay to pension funds. The committee heard from the Pension Fund Adjudicator (PFA)…

Republic of South Africa: The Parliament
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Media Statement: Justice and Constitutional Development in Robust Discussion with Legal Practice Council on Disciplinary Matters

The committee heard that the LPC is a non-profit organisation that depends on the levies charged to legal practitioners

The Portfolio Committee on Justice and Constitutional Development today had a robust discussion with the Legal Practice Council (LPC) on disciplinary matters against legal professionals and other challenges. Committee Chairperson Mr Xola Nqola said the committee invited the LPC to Parliament because, as representatives of the public, committee Members have…

Republic of South Africa: The Parliament
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Media Statement: Electricity and Energy Committee Received a Briefing on Just Energy Transition

The committee also expressed concerns about the weaponising of climate change legislation by developed countries, which could disadvantage South Africa's economy and trade

The Portfolio Committee on Electricity and Energy received a briefing on the Just Energy Transition (JET) Investment Plan and Implementation Plan from the Presidency's Project Management Office and the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy. It was taken through the different investment portfolios within the plan, including details on the…

Republic of South Africa: The Parliament
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Media Statement: Statement of the Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Communications and Digital Technologies on the Withdrawal of the South African Broadcasting (SABC) Bill by Minister Malatsi

To withdraw the Bill at this stage means to delay the implementation of crucial reforms necessary to save yet another crucial and strategic public institution

The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Communications and Digital Technologies, Ms Khusela Sangoni Diko, has noted with grave concern the decision of the Minister of Communication and Digital Technologies, Mr Solly Malatsi, to withdraw the South African Broadcasting (SABC) Bill from Parliament, as reported in the Sunday Times today,…

Republic of South Africa: The Parliament
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Media Statement: Small Business Development Committee Chairperson Welcomes Closure of Six Non-compliant Wholesalers in Free State

Ms Matsholo Mmolotsane, a member of the committee formed part of a joint operation to conduct inspections at these wholesales by officials from Fezile Dabi District Municipality, Metsimaholo Local Municipality and the South African Police Service

The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Small Business Development, Ms Masefako Dikgale, has welcomed the closure of six wholesales that did not comply with the Department of Health’s regulations on general hygiene requirement for food premises, the transportation of food and related matters in Free State’s Fezile Dabi District.…

Republic of South Africa: The Parliament
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Media Statement: Select Committee Receives Briefing from AG on Audit Outcomes for Departments of Forestry, Mineral Resources, and Electricity

The role of the South African National Energy Development Institute (SANEDI) was also discussed, with committee members recognising its importance in supporting government initiatives for sustainable energy practices

The Select Committee on Agriculture, Land Reform, and Mineral Resources received a briefing from the Auditor-General of South Africa (AG) on the audit outcomes of the Department Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, the Department of Mineral Resources, and the Department of Electricity and Energy for the 2023/24 financial year. The…