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This week, key items on Parliament’s agenda include the consideration of the Division of Revenue Bill by the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) and the budget and policy debates for Parliament and The Presidency.

On Thursday, the NCOP will deliberate on the report of the Select Committee on Appropriations regarding the Division of Revenue Bill, which the National Assembly (NA) passed on 26 June. This Bill is a cornerstone of the national financial framework, allocating nationally raised revenue among the three spheres of government – national, provincial, and local – in accordance with Section 214 of the Constitution. Its purpose is to ensure that each sphere is adequately funded to fulfil its constitutional responsibilities and deliver essential services to citizens. As required for all Section 76 legislation, the NCOP must approve money bills to protect provincial interests and promote cooperative governance.

The Bill underpins the financial framework set out in the 2025 Budget and plays a crucial role in supporting national development priorities, including basic education, healthcare, housing, water and sanitation, and road infrastructure. By equitably distributing revenue, the Bill seeks to foster inclusive economic growth, reduce poverty and inequality, and support the creation of a capable, responsive state.

Budget Vote and Policy Debates

In the NA, budget vote debates – conducted in mini-plenaries – offer Parliament and the public insight into departmental performance and spending priorities. In the NCOP, policy debates ensure that provincial perspectives are taken into account in national budgetary decisions. Each department’s budget is examined by its relevant oversight committee, which submits a report to the appropriate House. These reports serve as key instruments for Members of Parliament to scrutinise and debate departmental budgets and annual performance plans, including those of public entities. Ministers and deputy ministers use these platforms to outline their spending priorities and reflect on performance outcomes.

At 14:00 on Tuesday, the Speaker of the NA, Ms Thoko Didiza, and the Chairperson of the NCOP, Ms Refilwe Mtshweni-Tsipane, will each present Parliament’s Budget Vote in their respective Houses. This vote details funding allocations that support Parliament’s core functions, including oversight of government, the legislative process, public participation, and international cooperation.

During the same NA sitting, the House will consider a joint report by the Portfolio Committee on International Relations and Cooperation and the Select Committee on Security and Justice on the Draft SADC Protocol on the Regional Parliament. The House will also consider a report from the Portfolio Committees on Police and Agriculture relating to a petition by PPS STOP Farm Killings (NPC) and Agri-Alert SA, calling for an investigation into attacks on farming communities.

Earlier on Tuesday, two simultaneous hybrid mini-plenaries will be held: Budget Vote 8 (National Treasury) will be debated in the Good Hope Chamber, and Budget Vote 37 (Sport, Arts and Culture) will be debated in Committee Room M46.

In the NCOP, in addition to the policy debate on Budget Vote 2 (Parliament), the House will also conduct a policy debate on Budget Vote 37 (Sport, Arts and Culture).

On Wednesday, the NA will convene another hybrid plenary in the Good Hope Chamber at 14:00 to debate Budget Vote 1 (The Presidency). At the same time, the NCOP will continue its policy debates on Budget Vote 19 (Social Development) and Budget Vote 13 (Public Works and Infrastructure).

On Thursday, the NA will resume the Budget Vote debate on The Presidency. In its final sitting of the week, the NCOP will consider the Division of Revenue Bill and hold policy debates on Budget Vote 28 (Police), Budget Vote 24 (Independent Police Investigative Directorate), Budget Vote 21 (Civilian Secretariat for the Police Service), and Budget Vote 31 (Employment and Labour).

On Thursday morning, both Houses will hold their respective Programming Committee meetings at 08:30 to consider the legislative agenda, programme updates, and outstanding bills.

There are at least 33 committee meetings scheduled for this week, including:

TUESDAY, 15 JULY 2025

Portfolio Committee on Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs: Engagement with DCoG, SALGA and provinces on how to stop the adoption of unfunded budgets, what action/consequences taken against municipal councils, administration and provincial departments for the adoption of unfunded budgets. Virtual Meeting Platform, 09:00 – 13:00

Portfolio Committee on Communications and Digital Technologies: Subcommittee on Appointment of MDDA Board - Interviews of shortlisted candidates for vacancies in the Media Development and Diversity Agency (MDDA) Board. S12A, Ground Floor, NCOP Building. 09:30 – 18:00

Select Committee on Finance: Briefing by Free State and Western Cape Provincial Treasuries on their quarterly reports and the performance of their entities. Committee Room 1, Ground Floor, 120 Plein Street. 10:00 – 13:00

Select Committee on Agriculture, Land Reform and Mineral Resources: Briefing by the Department of Energy and Electricity on the implementation of the Renewable Energy Sector Master Plan, with a specific emphasis on any efforts from the department, entities or sector representation to promote and foster opportunities for previously disadvantaged youth. Consideration and Adoption of Minutes. Boardroom 4031, Fourth Floor, 90 Plein Street. 10:00 – 13:00

Select Committee on Public Infrastructure & Minister in the Presidency:  Briefings on the Strategic Plan, 2025/26 Annual Performance Plan and 2025/26 Estimates of National Expenditure (Budget) of the following Public Entities reporting to the Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure: Independent Development Trust (IDT) and the Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB). Venue: TBC. 10:00 – 13:00

Select Committee on Education and Creative Industries: Briefing by the Department of Higher Education on the Internalisation Policy and employment equity statistics of academic personnel within universities. Consideration and adoption of the following: Draft Minutes, Budget Votes 16 and 17 Reports. Virtual Meeting Platform, 10:00 – 13:00

Portfolio Committee on Home Affairs: Briefing by the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) on the 2024 National and Provincial Election Report. M515, Fifth Floor, Marks Building. 10:00 – 16:00

Portfolio Committee on Health: Public Hearings on the Tobacco Products and Electronic Delivery Systems Control Bill [B33-2022], Lesedi Black Business Forum and World Vapers Alliance. Virtual Meeting Platform, 17:30 – 20:30

Portfolio Committee on Forestry, Fisheries and Environment: Briefing by the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and Environment, including the Marine Living Resources Fund, on their Third and Fourth Quarter Reports for the 2024/25 financial year. Briefing by the metros on their waste management (including the state of landfill sites). Questions and responses by the City of Joburg. Virtual Meeting Platform, 09:30 – 12:30

Portfolio Committee on Water and Sanitation: Briefing by the Department of Water and Sanitation on the Revised Water Pricing Strategy. Virtual Meeting Platform, 09:00 – 12:30
Standing Committee on Appropriations: Consideration and adoption of the Report on the 2025 Appropriation Bill and Eskom Debt Amendment Relief Bill. M201, Second Floor, Marks Building. 09:30 – 12:30

Portfolio Committee on Tourism: Briefing by South African Tourism on the fourth quarter performance report for 2024/25 Consideration and adoption of draft minutes. Virtual Meeting Platform, 09:30

WEDNESDAY, 16 JULY 2025

Select Committee on Security and Justice: Briefing by the Magistrates Commission on: Report on the provisional suspension from office on the ground of misconduct of Ms TF Kekana, additional magistrate at Secunda, tabled in terms of section 13(13)(b) of the Magistrates Act, 1993 (Act No. 90 of 1993). Report dated 25 May 2025 on the suspension/removal from office on account of continued ill-health of Ms N Naude, additional magistrate, Kimberley, in terms of section 13(14)(b) of the Magistrates Act, 1993 (Act No. 90 of 1993). Report dated 26 June 2025 on the provisional suspension from office of Ms SSE Fredericks, an additional magistrate from Johannesburg, in terms of section 13(3)(a) and to withhold remuneration, in terms of section 13(4A) (a) of the Magistrates Act, 1993(Act No. 90 of 1993). Briefing by the Magistrates Commission on progress with provisionally suspended magistrates. Virtual Meeting Platform, 10:00 – 13:00

Portfolio Committee on Human Settlements: Briefing by the Department of Military Veterans on the challenges in managing the beneficiary list for housing support to military veterans. Progress report on recommendations made during the Free State Oversight Visit. Virtual Platform, 09:00 – 13:00

Select Committee on Economic Development and Trade: Briefing by Department of Tourism and Vote 38 and Annual Performance Plans. Consideration and adoption of minutes. M314, Third Floor, Marks Building, 10:00 – 13:00

Portfolio Committee on Public Works and Infrastructure: Briefing by the DPWI/PMTE on the status regarding Telkom Towers and Parliamentary Villages Board. Consideration and adoption of minutes. Virtual Meeting Platform, 09:00 – 14:00

Portfolio Committee on Defence and Military Veterans: Briefing by the Parliamentary Legal Services on the Constitutional Court Ruling. Briefing by the DOD on planned legislative amendments to address the Constitutional Court ruling, including envisaged timelines for the finalisation of the Bill. Virtual Meeting Platform, 10:00 – 13:00

Select Committee on Appropriations: Consideration of final mandates on 2025 Division of Revenue Bill and of Draft Report on 2025 Division of Revenue Bill and Public Sector Pension and Related Payments Bill [B3-2025]. M201, Second Floor, Marks Building. 10:00 – 13:00

Select Committee on Social Services: Briefing by the Department of Health on the Strategic Plan, 2025/26 Annual Performance Plan and Budget Vote. Consideration and adoption of committee minutes. Virtual Meeting Platform, 10:00 – 12:30

Portfolio Committee on Higher Education: Briefing by the Commission for Gender Equality (CGE) on Sexual Harassment at Institutions of Higher Learning 2024. M46, Ground Floor, Marks Building, 09:00 – 13:00

Portfolio Committee on Small Business Development: Briefing by the Department of Small Business Development on programmes and assistance targeting cooperatives development and support. Briefing by the department on programmes in place for participation of MSMEs in G20 Summit undertakings. Virtual Meeting Platform, 09:30 – 12:30

Portfolio Committee on Public Service and Administration: Briefing by the Government Employees Medical Scheme on the challenges confronting the scheme (organisation and its members) and its financial sustainability. Briefing by the Government Employees Pension Fund on the turnaround times for processing pension claims, including the two-pot system, challenges identified and improvement interventions. Virtual Meeting Platform, 10:00 – 13:00

Portfolio Committee on Land Reform and Rural Development: Briefing by the Department of Land Reform and Rural Development on the programme of rural development, the department’s mandate and role, current projects and future plans. Consideration and adoption of outstanding minutes of the Committee. S12A, Ground Floor, NCOP Building. 09:00 – 13:00

Portfolio Committee on Electricity and Energy: Briefing by Eskom on its revised Just Energy Transition (JET) Plan, decoupled from the decommissioning of power plants. Consideration and adoption of minutes: 25 and 27 June 2025. Virtual Meeting Platform, 09:30 – 13:00

Portfolio Committee on Health: Public Hearings on the Tobacco Products and Electronic Delivery Systems Control Bill [B33-2022] (South African Spaza and Tuckshop Association and Nedlac). Virtual Meeting Platform, 09:30 – 13:00
 
THURSDAY, 17 JULY 2025

Joint Standing Committee on Financial Management of Parliament: (Hybrid) Follow-up engagement with the management of Parliament on outstanding matters emanating from previous meetings of the JSCFMP. Good Hope Chamber, Good Hope Building, Ground Floor. 18:30 – 21:00 (after NA and NCOP plenaries)

FRIDAY, 18 JULY 2025

Portfolio Committee on Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs: Engagement on the state of Sarah Baartman District Municipality. Virtual Meeting Platform, 09:00 – 13:00

Joint Standing Committee on Defense: Update by Armscor on SANDF spare parts procurement and related delays. Briefing by the Division Defence Material on the status of spare parts procurement and its satisfaction with Armscor service delivery, Consideration of outstanding minutes. Virtual Meeting Platform, 09:00 – 12:00

 

Issued by Parliament of South Africa