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This week’s parliamentary programme will feature, among other key items, a media briefing of the chairpersons of the Social Services Cluster of oversight committees of Parliament, consideration of the Appropriation Bill by the National Assembly (NA), and questions for oral reply sessions.  

President Cyril Ramaphosa will appear before the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) hybrid plenary on Wednesday, at 3 pm, to give oral replies to delegates’ questions.

Cluster Media Briefing 
The chairpersons of the parliamentary Social Services Cluster Oversight Committees will hold a media engagement session on Monday, 23 June 2025, to address several important issues. The topics will include the impact of floods on education, the role of Sector Education and Training Authority (SETA) boards, social grants and the significance of early childhood development.
Themed: “Ensuring Open Access and Provision of Quality Social Services to the People.” The briefing aims to enhance Parliament’s communication efforts, as a transparent, accessible and accountable Parliament is crucial for a functioning democracy.

During the session, the chairpersons will speak on other issues of interest to the media and stakeholders. The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Higher Education and Training, Mr Tebogo Letsie, will also address the media regarding the appointment of SETA boards, the National Student Financial Aid Scheme, and the implementation of the policy framework on the internationalisation of higher education.

Mr Makhi Feni, the Chairperson of the Select Committee on Sciences and Creative Industries, will address the media on the impact of floods on schooling, and provide an update on the committee’s oversight role on the implementation of the Bela Act.

The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Basic Education, Ms Joy Maimela, will brief the media on Chapters 5 and 6 of the Children’s Amendment Bill, and the importance of Early Childhood Development.

The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Social Development, Ms Bridget Masango, will focus on social grants, and the Central Drug Authority.

The committee cluster media engagements provide members of the media and other stakeholders, including the public, with a valuable opportunity to better understand how Parliament’s extensive oversight and law-making functions operate.

These engagements focus specifically on how Parliament influences governance and transparency while promoting public accountability as the legislative branch of the state, which requires the executive to account for its individual and collective functions and performance.

Budget Process
On Thursday at 2pm, the NA will convene a physical sitting at the CTICC to consider the Report of  the Standing Committee on Appropriations on Division of Revenue Bill [B15 – 2025]. The Division of Revenue Bill is a critical piece of legislation in South Africa that outlines how nationally collected revenue is allocated among the three spheres of government: national, provincial, and local.

Prepared by the National Treasury, the bill is tabled alongside the annual budget and ensures that funds are distributed equitably to address service delivery needs, reduce inequality, and support development priorities. The bill specifies the division of funds through conditional grants, equitable shares, and other allocations, ensuring provinces and municipalities have the necessary resources to fulfil their constitutional mandates, such as healthcare, education, and infrastructure development.

The adoption of the Division of Revenue Bill by the NA has significant implications. Once passed, it legally binds the government to the allocated financial distributions, ensuring predictability and stability in budgeting across all spheres. Provinces and municipalities rely on these allocations to fund essential services. Furthermore, the bill’s adoption reflects broader fiscal policy priorities, influencing how resources address socio-economic challenges like poverty and unemployment.

The bill is crucial for maintaining cooperative governance and ensuring that public funds are distributed fairly and efficiently to meet the needs of all South Africans.

The sitting will also hold a debate on International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, under the theme: “Breaking the chains - Prevention, treatment and recovery for all”, immediately after  considering the Division of Revenue Bill.

On Tuesday, the NA will convene a hybrid plenary at the Good Hope Chamber to consider the report of the Standing Committee on Appropriations on Public Sector Pension and Related Payments Bill, members’ statements, notices without motions, and motions.

On Tuesday still, the Minister of Defence and Military Veterans will appear before delegates to the NCOP in a hybrid plenary to respond to questions for oral reply.  

On Wednesday, the NA will host Economics Cluster 4 Ministers in a hybrid plenary for a Questions for Oral Reply session. The plenary is scheduled to start at 3 pm and will feature ministers responsible for Trade, Industry and Competition, Small Business Development, Tourism, Employment and Labour, Agriculture, and Public Enterprises. In the same sitting, members will also convey condolences for the late Member of Parliament, Mr. KP Sithole.

Parliament uses questions and answer sessions among a range of instruments to hold the executive accountable as stipulated in Section 92(2) of the Constitution which provides that Cabinet Members are accountable collectively and individually to Parliament for the exercise of their powers and performances of their functions.

On Friday, from 10 am to 12 pm, the NA will hold a mini-plenary at the Good Hope Chamber to debate on Vote 36: Small Business Development, and another one at M46 Committee Room to Debate on Vote 8: National Treasury.

COMMITTEE MEETINGS

There are 38 committee meetings scheduled for this week.

MONDAY, 23 JUNE 2025

Standing Committee on Appropriations, [Consideration and adoption of the Draft reports on 2025 Division of Revenue Bill, 2025 Public Sector Pension and Related Payments Bill.], M514, Fifth Floor, Marks Building, 10:00- 16:00

TUESDAY, 24 JUNE 2025
Portfolio Committee on Environment, Forestry and Fisheries, [Joint briefing by the DFFE and DOA on Progress relating to the implementation of the report of the High-Level Panel on Captive animals.]; Virtual Meeting Platform, 09:30 -12:30

Portfolio Committee on Basic Education,  [Briefing by the DBE on School Governing Body (SGB) Functionality (including Monitoring, Training and Regulations/Policy Implementation), Consideration and Adoption of Draft Minutes and Draft Reports: Draft Minutes: Tues, 17 June 2025.], Virtual Meeting Platform, 09:30 – 13:00

Select Committee on Cooperative Governance and Public Administration, [Briefing on the 2025/2026 Annual Performance Plan and 2024/2029 Strategic Plan of the Department of Water and Sanitation.], Committee Room 2, 120 Plein Street, 10:00 – 13:00.

Portfolio Committee on Communications and Digital Technologies, [Briefing by Government Communications and Information System (GCIS), and the Media Development and Diversity Agency (MDDA) on their 2025 – 2030 Strategic Plans and 2025 – 2026 Annual Performance Plans (APPs).], Virtual Meeting Platform, 09:00 13:00

Select Committee on Agriculture, Land Reform and Mineral Resources, [Briefing by the DLRRD on the proposed way forward with challenges identified in its Strategic Plan: At municipal level, there are several key areas where targeted support is required to enhance compliance with SPLUMA and improve overall effectiveness. Many municipalities face constraints in implementing SPLUMA owing to financial and human resource limitations, as well as a lack of access to spatial planning tools and systems. Consideration and Adoption of Minutes.], Room 1, NSFAS, 10:00-13:00

Select Committee on Appropriations, [Consultation with South African Local Government Association (SALGA) on the 2025 Division of Revenue Bill, Consideration of the Report on Eskom Debt Relief Amendment Bill [B4 – 2025], Virtual Meeting Platform, 09:00-12:00

Select Committee on Education and Creative industries, [Briefing by the Department of Higher Education on the 2025-2030 Strategic Plan and 2025/26 Annual Performance Plan.], Virtual Meeting Platform 10:00 – 13:00

Portfolio Committee on Trade, Industry and Competition, [Engagement with the DTIC and the NLC regarding the process to award the National Lottery Operator Licence, Consideration of the first draft of the Budget Vote Report] Virtual Meeting Platform, 09:30-13:00

Joint Standing Committee on Financial Management of Parliament, [Briefing on the 7th Parliament Strategic Plan (90 mins). Briefing on the Parliament of the RSA’s 2025/26 Annual Performance Plan (90mins).], Hybrid, Good Hope Chamber, Good Hope Building, Ground Floor, 17:30 – 21:30 (after NA and NCOP). 

Portfolio Committee on Sport, Arts and Culture, [Briefing by the Auditor General of South Africa on the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture 2025/26 Budget and Annual Performance Plan, Briefing by the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture on Budget Vote 37 and 2025/26 Annual Performance Plan.], Virtual Meeting Platform, 08:30 – 13:00

Portfolio Committee on Home Affairs, [Briefing by the Department of Home Affairs on the IT projects that are currently run and managed by the State Information Technology Agency (SITA) and their challenges faced with SITA services. Briefing by the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) on the revised Strategic Plan and Annual Performance Plan. Briefing by the Government Printing Works (GPW (GPW) on the revised Strategic Plan and Annual Performance Plan. Consideration and adoption of the outstanding minutes.], Virtual Meeting Platform, 10:00 – 13:00

Joint Meeting with Portfolio Committee on Agriculture & Portfolio Committee on Fisheries, Forestry and Environment, [Briefing by the Department of Fisheries, Forestry (DFFE) and Environment and Department of Agriculture (DoA) on progress regarding the implementation of the report of the High-Level Panel on captive animals]. Virtual Platform, 09:30 – 13:00

Portfolio Committee on Transport, [Consideration and adoption of the Committee report on the Strategic Plan, 2025/26 APP and Budget of the Department of Transport: including finalisation of observations and recommendations; Consideration and adoption of the following Committee reports: oversight visit to SANRAL and Transnet and report on the 2024/25 Third Quarter Expenditure of the Department of Transport; Consideration and adoption of minutes of proceedings],Virtual Meeting Platform, 09:30 - 12:30

Portfolio Committee on Tourism, [Briefing by the Department of Tourism Internal Audit Unit on progress made in addressing the 2024 audit findings; Briefing by South African Tourism Internal Audit Unit on progress made in addressing the 2024 audit findings; Consideration and adoption of minutes], Virtual Meeting Platform,09:30

Standing Committee on Appropriations, [Briefing by Department of Transport on the 2025 Appropriation Bill], S12A, Ground floor, NCOP Building, 09:30- 12:30

Portfolio Committee on Correctional Services, [Briefing by the Department of Correctional Services on rehabilitation and reintegration programs: effectiveness of educational, vocational, and therapeutic programs including success rates of inmate reintegration into society and reduction in recidivism especially on youth. Consideration and Adoption of Budget Vote Report.]. Virtual Meeting Platform, 09:30

WEDNESDAY, 25 JUNE 2025

Joint Standing Committee on Intelligence, (National Assembly and National Council of Provinces), [CLOSED MEETING], Room 301, Third Floor, Africa House, Time: 17:00 – 21:30

Portfolio Committee on Public Works and Infrastructure, [Briefing by the Public Works Entities on the 2025/26 Annual Performance Plans:, Independent Development Trust (IDT), Agrément SA, Construction Industry Development Board (cidb) Council for the Built Environment (CBE).] M201, Second floor, Marks Building, 09:00-14:00

Portfolio Committee on Human Settlements, [Committee to consider and adopt minutes and reports] [Committee to consider and adopt its report on Budget Vote 33], Virtual Meeting Platform, 10:00-13:00

Portfolio Committee on Police, [Adoption of Budget Reports] Virtual Meeting Platform 09:00-11:00

Select Committee on Security and Justice, [Strategic Plan Briefing by the Ministry and the South African Police Service.], Venue: TBC, 10:00-13:00

Select Committee on Economic Development and Trade, [Briefing by Department of Employment and Labour on Vote 31 and Annual Performance Plans. Consideration and adoption.], Virtual Meeting Platform, 10:00 – 13:00.

Portfolio Committee on Defence and Military Veterans, Briefing by the Armscor on its Strategic Plan, Corporate Plan and Budget for 2025/26, Briefing by Denel on its Strategic Plan, Corporate Plan and Budget for 2025/26, Consideration of outstanding minutes. Parliament.], Committee Room 2, Upper ground floor, 90 Plein, 10:00-13:00

Select Committee on Public Infrastructure & Minister in the Presidency, [Briefing by the Department of Transport on its Strategic Plan, 2025/26 Annual Performance Plan and 2025/26 Estimates of National Expenditure (Budget). Briefing by the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure on its Strategic Plan, 2025/26 Annual Performance Plan and 2025/26 Estimates of National Expenditure (Budget).], Venue to be confirmed 10:00 – 18:00

Select Committee on Appropriations, [Public hearings on the 2025 Division of Revenue Bill, 2025 Appropriation Bill and Public Sector Pension and Related Payments Bill [B3 – 2025], Virtual Meeting Platform, 09:00-12:00

Select Committee on Social Services, [Briefing by Provincial Health Departments (Eastern Cape, Free State and the Western 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, Consideration and Adoption of Committee Reports.], Virtual Meeting Platform, 10:00 – 12:30

Portfolio Committee on Trade, Industry and Competition, [Consideration of the first draft of the 4th report of the DTIC financial and non-financial performance, Formal Consideration of the Budget Vote Report], Virtual Meeting Platform, 09:30-13:00

Portfolio Committee on Health, [Consideration and adoption of the Committee’s Budget Vote Report; Consideration and adoption of minutes], Virtual Meeting Platform, 09:30 – 13:00

Portfolio Committee on Higher Education, [Briefing by the Department of Higher Education (DHE) 2025 – 2030 and 2025/26 Annual Performance Plan (APP) and Budget.], S35, First floor, NCOP Building, 09:00-13:00

Portfolio Committee on Small Business Development, [Consideration and adoption of Budget Vote Report.], S26, First Floor, NCOP Building 09:30-13:00

Portfolio Committee on Electricity and Energy, [Tabling and possible consideration and adoption of the draft Committee Budget Vote Report, briefing by Eskom on its revised Just Energy Transition (JET) plan, decoupled from the decommissioning of plants.], Virtual Meeting Platform, 09:30-13:00

Standing Committee on Appropriations, [Briefing by Department of Trade and Industry on the 2025 Appropriation Bill], Committee Room 1, Upper ground floor, 90 Plein Street, 09:00- 12:30

Portfolio Committee on Public Service and Administration, [Consideration, deliberations and Adoption of the Budget vote Reports; Department of Public Service & Administration, Public Service Commission, Government Employees Medical Scheme and National School of Government]; Virtual Meeting Platform; 10:00-13:00.

THURSDAY, 26 JUNE 2025

Select Committee on Agriculture, Land Reform and Mineral Resources, [Briefing by the Department of Agriculture, on their APP and Budget Vote. Briefing by the Department of Electricity and Energy, on their APP and Budget Vote Consideration and Adoption of Minutes], M201, Second floor, Marks Building, 13:30-17:30

FRIDAY, 27 JUNE 2025

Portfolio Committee on Communications and Digital Technologies, [Briefing by Sentech and Broadband Infraco (BBI) on their 2024/25 3rd and 4th Quarter Reports. Consideration and adoption of Budget Vote Report of the Department of Communications and Digital Technologies (DCDT). Adoption of the Oversight Visit Report to Gauteng. Adoption of the outstanding report by SITA, BBI, SAPO and Postbank on its 2023/24 Annual Reports and Financial Statements.], Virtual Meeting Platform, 14:00 17:00

Joint Standing Committee on Defence, [Briefing by the SANDF on its land border safeguarding operations, Update by the SANDF on the technology use on the land borders, related expenditure and the status of the acquisition of new mobility packs, Consideration of outstanding minutes.], Virtual Meeting Platform, 09:00-12:00

 

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