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Republic of South Africa: The Parliament
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Agriculture Committee Hears About Department’s Plans to Vaccinate South Africa’s Entire Cattle Herd

The committee is also considering conducting oversight visits to the Free State following reports that cases are on the rise in that province

The Portfolio Committee on Agriculture today received an update from the Department of Agriculture on the vaccination of cattle against foot and mouth disease (FMD), following an outbreak across the country. The committee heard that the department is currently distributing a million vaccine doses to outbreak areas in the provinces,…

Republic of South Africa: The Parliament
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International Relations Committee Congratulates South Africa on its Re-Election to United Nations (UN) Human Rights Council

The committee also acknowledged the new US designate ambassador to South Africa, Ambassador Leo Brent Bozell III

The Portfolio Committee on International Relations and Cooperation today received a briefing from the Department of International Relations and Cooperation on its election to serve on the United Nations Human Rights Council (HRC) for the 2026–2028 term and the significance of work on the Council. The Human Rights Council comprises…

Republic of South Africa: The Parliament
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Committees Urge Higher Education Institutions to Comply with Immigration Laws When Employing Foreign Nationals

The committee held a joint meeting with the Portfolio Committee on Home Affairs to discuss the employment of foreign academics in universities and TVET colleges

The Portfolio Committee on Higher Education and Training today warned universities and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) colleges not to misuse internationalisation as a reason for ignoring South Africa’s immigration and labour laws. The committee held a joint meeting with the Portfolio Committee on Home Affairs to discuss…

Republic of South Africa: The Parliament
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South Africa: Agriculture and Land Committees Engage Departments on Restructuring Progress

The committees are aware that this delay has resulted in stalled service delivery affecting civil servants under the Cooperative Enterprise Development, cooperatives and small-scale farmers who depend on CED for support

The Portfolio Committee on Agriculture and the Portfolio Committee on Land Reform and Rural Development held a joint meeting with the Department of Agriculture and the Department of Land Reform and Rural Development. The portfolio committees were briefed on the outcome of the split of the former Department of Agriculture,…

Republic of South Africa: The Parliament
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South Africa: Committee Lays Foundation to Safeguard Jobs in Television and Film Industry

The committee believes that the value of this sector must not be underestimated in a country with high unemployment

The Portfolio Committee on Trade, Industry and Competition yesterday laid the foundation for safeguarding jobs and restoring confidence in South Africa’s film and television industry. Following extensive engagements with stakeholders and the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (DTIC) yesterday, the committee has reaffirmed its commitment to facilitating meaningful dialogue…

Republic of South Africa: The Parliament
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Transport Committee Chair Says Road Accident Fund (RAF) Shows Signs of Recovery, Reform Efforts Must Accelerate

The RAF board appeared before the committee on Tuesday, where the committee continued with engagements that started in November 2025

The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Transport, Mr Donald Selamolela, has said that, contrary to public opinion, the Road Accident Fund (RAF) is on road to recovery. “We are satisfied that indeed there is work happening to improve governance and stabilise operation of RAF. The committee accepts that RAF…

Republic of South Africa: The Parliament
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South Africa: Committee Concerned About Lack of Funding for Special Needs Schools

The principals of the schools told the committee they need more budget to support their learners and improve infrastructure

The Portfolio Committee on Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities has expressed concern over the limited budget allocated for learners with special needs. During its oversight visit last Friday at Sibonile School for the Blind and Ekurhuleni School for the Deaf, the committee noted that the most pressing issue facing…

Republic of South Africa: The Parliament
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South Africa: Higher Education Chairperson Welcomes Report on College of Cape Town, Calls for Accountability

The Minister of Higher Education, Mr Buti Manamela, appointed the support team to investigate governance and management challenges after the college appeared before the portfolio committee in October and November 2025

The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Higher Education, Mr Tebogo Letsie, has welcomed the release of the report by the Stabilisation and Governance Support Team into serious governance failures at the College of Cape Town. The Minister of Higher Education, Mr Buti Manamela, appointed the support team to investigate…

Republic of South Africa: The Parliament
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South Africa: Department of Higher Education Urged to Swiftly Resolve Ongoing Delays in Phasing Out Outdated Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Courses

Committee members called for improved coordination between DHET and the National Student Financial Aid Scheme to ensure that programmes offered by colleges respond to labour market needs

The Department of Higher Education and Training’s (DHET) delays in scrapping outdated qualifications in technical and vocational education and training (TVET) risks leaving students with irrelevant skills and qualifications that do not meet labour market conditions, says the Portfolio Committee on Higher Education. The committee yesterday visited the Qhayiya Campus…

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South Africa: Oversight of Flood Damage in Mpumalanga’s Ehlanzeni District Exposes Urgent Need for Resilient Infrastructure

The delegation visited flood-damaged areas in Shatale and Ward 12 (Sidlamakhosi) in the Bushbuckridge Local Municipality

Parliament’s joint oversight delegation visiting flood-damaged areas in Mpumalanga on Thursday warned that without sustained investment in building resilient infrastructure, such as stormwater drainage systems and effective flood-risk mitigation, many vulnerable communities in the Ehlanzeni district will continue to bear the brunt of severe weather events. The Portfolio Committee and…