National Council of Provinces - 05 September 2007
WEDNESDAY, 05 SEPTEMBER 2007 __
PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL COUNCIL OF PROVINCES
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The Council met at 14:02.
The Chairperson took the Chair and requested members to observe a moment of silence for prayers or meditation.
ANNOUNCEMENTS, TABLINGS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS – see col 000.
NOTICE OF MOTION
Mnr J W LE ROUX: Voorsitter, ek gee hiermee kennis dat ek op die volgende sittingsdag sal voorstel:
Dat die Raad kennis neem dat -
(1) die Matthew Goniwe Behuisingsprojek in die Nelson Mandela Metro skouspelagtig misluk het;
(2) van die beplande 2 000 huise slegs ongeveer 400 voltooi is;
(3) die projek al vir die afgelope ses jaar voortploeter; (4) tenders aan vyf kontrakteurs toegestaan is wat nie die nodige opleiding of ondervinding het nie;
(5) oorstroming van die halfvoltooide huise daagliks plaasvind en;
6) in die proses belastingbetalers duisende rande verloor en dat mense
nog steeds in plakkerskampe moet woon.
Ek dank u. (Translation of Afrikaans notice of motion follows.)
[Mr J W LE ROUX: Chairperson, I hereby give notice that I shall move on the next sitting day of the House:
That the Council notes that –
(1) the Matthew Goniwe Housing Project in the Nelson Mandela Metro has failed spectacularly;
(2) of the planned 2 000 houses, only 400 have been completed;
(3) the project has been plodding on for the last six years;
(4) tenders have been allocated to five contractors who do not have the necessary training or experience;
(5) flooding of the half-finished houses takes place daily; and
(6) taxpayers lose thousands of rands in the process and that people still have to live in squatter camps.]
I thank you.
The CHAIRPERSON OF THE NCOP: There is again a problem with interpretation up there. Could the staff please look into that? Any further notices of motion? We proceed to motions without notice. Hon Priscilla Themba.
CELEBRATIONS OF WOMEN’S MONTH
(Draft Resolution)
Ms M P THEMBA: Chairperson, I move a motion without notice:
That the Council –
1) notes –
a) the vibrant activities that were held by women throughout
South Africa in celebration of women’s month during the month
of August; and
b) that this year’s central focus was commemorating women’s
historical contributions to the liberation of our country and
to further give voice to the challenges that many women are
still facing;
2) acknowledges the role of women in taking this opportunity to
articulate the appalling experiences and conditions that they
endured under the inhumanity of apartheid;
3) recognises that -
a) women in South Africa have played an important role in the
liberation struggle as members of the national democratic
revolution and allied organisations, as trade unionists and in
their capacity as mothers of the nation; and
b) many women suffered restriction, imprisonment, torture and
even brutal assassination by the racist regime; and
(4) calls upon all the women of South Africa to continue their quest to ensure a better quality of life in our country and to work tirelessly to redress the legacy of apartheid, underdevelopment and abuse in our communities.
Motion agreed to in accordance with section 65 of the Constitution. MOTION OF CONDOLENCE
(The late Gift Mpho Leremi)
Mr B J TOLO: Chairperson, I want to move without notice:
That the Council -
1) notes –
(a) with profound sadness and loss the sudden departure in a car
accident of Gift Mpho Leremi on Monday, 3 September 2007;
(b) that Leremi, a fierce midfielder and a living epitome and
embodiment of the country’s rich soccer talent, won four caps
for the national team and played for the under-23 national
squad; and
c) that he spent most of his soccer life at Orlando Pirates and
recently moved to Mamelodi Sundowns;
2) takes this sad moment to convey its profound condolences to the
Leremi family, his two daughters, the soccer fraternity,
particularly the fans of Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates, as
well as the people of South Africa for their loss; and
3) remembers, when a young talent dies, the words of the poet Thomas
Gray in the poem “Elegy Written in a Country Churchyard”:
Full many a gem of purest ray serene,
The dark unfathom’d caves of ocean bear:
Full many a flower is born to blush unseen,
And waste its sweetness on the desert air.
May his soul rest in peace
God bless!
Motion agreed to in accordance with section 65 of the Constitution.
INTERGOVERNMENTAL FISCAL REVIEW
(Introduction)
The MINISTER OF FINANCE: Chairperson, Deputy Chairperson, hon members, ladies and gentlemen, accountability is what sets apart successful democracies from failed ones. Democracies the world over are as good as the institutions that make them up. Yes, democracies succeed or fail because the institutions that constitute their life-blood either work or fail to work. While the regular holding of elections is an essential ingredient for democracy, it is by no means sufficient to ensure that democracy is deepened and its benefits are enjoyed by all citizens.
As South Africans, our endeavour to deepen democracy must entail deliberate and concerted efforts to strengthen our institutions of democracy. And we must start here in this House. We must start by strengthening the oversight capacity of Parliament by enabling it to hold all those entrusted with the responsibility of using public resources for the creation of a better life for all to account for what they do.
Timely availability of reliable information on the delivery of basic services is an essential tool for exercising oversight. Today I have pleasure in tabling the Provincial Budgets and Expenditure Review - formerly called the Intergovernmental Fiscal Review - which sets out trends in provincial spending and budgets for a seven-year period: 2003-04 to 2009-
- In other words, this document will cover that period from the year before the last elections right up until 31 March 2010.
Let me remind this House that we do this because we appreciate its contribution in empowering you, the elected representatives, to hold us, the executive, to account for the resources you have allocated to our respective departments to use for the betterment of the lives of our people, and not because there is any legal obligation on us to publish this document.
During budget debates Ministers and MECs make wonderful promises. By so doing we enter into “contracts” with Parliament and legislatures to deliver services to the citizens. Surely, Parliament is the House that allocates resources to the three spheres of government through the Division of Revenue Act – and this is the epicentre. This is the place that allocates nationally raised revenues to other spheres of government. Because of that this House must know what the money buys across all spheres of government.
This review places hon members in a position to assess more effectively the progress we are making towards progressively realising the social and economic rights enshrined in the Bill of Rights. Moreover, it enables you to determine whether we are making good progress towards effecting equity and equality in the delivery of services to our people. Do feel free to ask tough questions where you detect failure from whoever is charged with the responsibility to execute their public mandate. We should not mask the fact that achieving our developmental agenda is not an easy task. Our people deserve honesty.
While our fiscal policy stance has adjusted from time to time, we remain focused on providing more resources to fund the services that are vital in bringing about positive change to the lives of our people: School education, health, social welfare services, housing and also a range of services such as water, sanitation, electrification as well as roads and the built environment more generally.
Under a carefully managed expansionary fiscal stance, public spending has been growing at about 8,4% a year in real terms since 2003-04, faster than growth and population size – making more money available to spend on public services. And this is then the measure. We have seen countries that are barely able to grow their spending at the same rate as the population because that merely leaves you in the same place. If we grow our spending at the same rate at which the economy grows we will be doing quite well. But we can do all of that and go over and above that. And therefore the quantity and quality of services ought to also improve concomitantly.
The real test is in our ability to take advantage of the expanded fiscal envelope to accelerate the process of measuring improvement on the quality of life of our people. Parliament must keep the executive focused on the attainment of the commitments we made in the People’s Contract. This is what the people who elected us expect, and this is what we must deliver.
The review we are tabling before you today is important because it is a measure of whether the policy objectives we set three years ago have been achieved. It lays the basis for agreement on areas that might require review and refocus. It provides Parliament with the information it needs to engage the executive on the effectiveness of our policies. Where we detect inadequacies we must be bold enough to change direction.
When members examine the trends in this review they will notice that spending has increased across all sectors. The social services programmes which include education, health and social welfare services have been growing quite strongly.
Fuelled by robust growth in national transfers to provinces, total provincial education expenditure grew at 5,3 percent above inflation between 2003-04 and 2009-10. It is not an accident that, today, education spending is the largest item on the Budget.
Between 2003-04 and 2006-07 government has built 407 new schools and over 18 000 classrooms. The numbers of learners enrolling for matriculation have risen, and so have the numbers that pass the matriculation examination. Provincial reports also indicate the increased participation rate among female children that stood at 98% in 2006, up from 93% in 2003. This lays a solid basis for empowering our women leaders of tomorrow.
The no-fee schools policy introduced last year covers 13 912 schools benefiting about five million learners. This goes a long way towards further improving access to education and thus realising the constitutional right of access to a basic education. In the current financial year R3 billion is budgeted for the implementation of no-fee schools.
We have also invested R520 million in the re-equipment and refurbishment of further education and training institutions in the past two years. The investment is promising good returns. Enrolments in the fields of engineering and science are rising. This will make a dent in the skills shortages in these areas.
We should derive some encouragement from the positive trends that are emerging from interventions such as the Dinaledi Schools initiative which promotes mathematics and science education. Pass rates in these schools are higher. So we should look at expanding this kind of initiative.
In spite of all these notable accomplishments, we all should not hide from the tough challenges that we still face. If we compare South Africa with countries like India, Turkey and Chile, the value per rand invested in education is less than the equivalent value obtained in these other countries. Further, the senior certificate pass rate has declined from 70,7% in 2004 to 66,6% in 2006.
We should also note that an even harder challenge is whether those passing matric are also equipped to find jobs or further their education. As a country we should take collective responsibility to support the education sector in its endeavour to address the curriculum content and quality challenges we face and improve links with out-of-school training. That is in chapter 2 of the document and I think there is a wealth of information that should certainly occupy the minds of hon members here this afternoon.
Turning to the Health chapter - health expenditure has been growing by about R3 billion a year above inflation since 2003-04. With strong growth sustained over the Medium-Term Expenditure Framework, per capita spending per uninsured person is projected to reach R500 per family per month by 2009-10. Let me just explain. The only way in which we can measure it, Chairperson, is to distinguish the hon members here and their families who are members of Parmed. So, people who have medical aid have to be excluded. So, when we measure, we exclude that and that is almost 20% of the population. So, our spending only looks at the remaining 80%. It is trying to get that right.
We have also stepped up investment in health infrastructure. This has facilitated refurbishment and rehabilitation of 40 hospitals across the nine provinces. The health sector is also a place where you will find good examples of how government can join hands with the private sector to accelerate delivery. The world-class Inkosi Albert Luthuli Hospital in KwaZulu-Natal is a very good example of a public-private partnership. Primary health care has been considerably strengthened with the policy objectives of government in bringing services to where people live. Accordingly, primary health care recorded 20 million more patient visits a year than eight years ago. It is very high in numbers: It is twenty million more than eight years ago. Those recorded visitors might not be to some of the clinics that the hon Ralane knows about, Chair, but these are actually recorded visits to clinics where there are doctors, nurses and medicines. We leave that discussion for another time.
Our interventions through the scarce skills and rural allowances are also showing good results. Since 2004 the health sector has been able to employ 31 710 additional health care workers and 7 000 of these are professionals.
Provincial reports also confirm that the health sector is implementing a systematic and comprehensive response to HIV and Aids. Under the auspices of the national strategic plan approximately 264 000 persons were on treatment at the start of the current financial year, up from about 143 000 just 12 months earlier. So, that is almost a doubling of the programme. It is anticipated that the number of people on treatment will certainly exceed 300 000 by 31 March 2008. The sector is budgeting to have over 600 000 persons on treatment by 2010.
So, the policy commitments we have made with respect to health are funded. I say this not to suggest that our health system does not face challenges. The emergence of multi-drug resistant and extreme-drug resistant strains of tuberculosis is an enormous challenge. But this is not unique to South Africa. It is a worldwide challenge. These strains of TB kill about 1,7 million people across the world each year. Notwithstanding these challenges and the mobility of restoring it, our health system is on a sound footing, but we need to stay on the course with the interventions.
In respect then of social welfare services, following the shifting of the social security grants administration from the provinces to the SA Social Security Agency, provincial social development departments have been able to focus on the remaining social welfare and development services. Combined social welfare services budgets more than doubled over the seven years covered in this review. They grew from R2 billion to R5,6 billion, though, as a share of total provincial budgets, this function remains modest in its importance for the wellbeing of the aged, vulnerable children and persons with disabilities.
We cannot sufficiently emphasise the need to get services to the more vulnerable in society. Some of it is done directly by the provincial departments of social development, but a fair amount of it is delivered by nongovernmental organisations which are funded through the budgets of the provincial departments. That is what we have got to get right to get a good measure of the extent to which these services can be, but we find in chapter 4 interesting stories for incidents in respect of the aged, Chair. The distribution of old-age homes, for instance, is very uneven across the provinces. Why is that? Might it be sociological? Might it be that some families prefer the aged to stay with the family and in other communities the aged go and stay in homes?
But what is – I think that part of the inquiry that we would like to invite this House to undertake is into questions like that. I think certainly we want to ensure that others get the necessary support. Are we doing sufficient in that space between schools for learners with special needs and people who are disabled and then need a different kind of education? We want to invite this House – members of this House – in their engagement with the provincial legislature to talk, because there is now some information and we need to take it to the next phase. So, the strong projected growth in the combined provincial growth budget for the social welfare sector is certainly exceeding the … [Inaudible.]
If we look at other provincial functions: over the period covered by this review, the provinces are increasing their budgets for “other” provincial functions, from R31,4 billion in 2003 to R69,8 billion by 31 March 2010. That is more than the doubling of budget. This includes a very substantial investment in roads and public buildings, but the investment also includes the productive capacity of the facilities through which public services are delivered.
Housing remains a critical component of provincial nonsocial services expenditure. To date government has spent a cumulative amount of R40 billion on the housing programme. Over three million housing subsidies have been approved over the same period. In the period ahead, we need to narrow the gap between subsidies issued and actual houses constructed, for only when subsidies are converted to homes shall we succeed in making a dent in the housing backlog. Parliament and provincial legislatures must play a vigorous role to ensure that houses actually get built; that we can deal with this problem of blocked projects. The numbers are published in the document here and we must ensure that these houses are built as quickly as possible. Municipal councillors surely should also play a greater role in ensuring the quality of the houses being built. Our submission would be that it is exceedingly unfair for people who are in need of housing to be put in houses where you haven’t even had a building inspector examine the quality of the house that’s been built. We shouldn’t be doing things like that, because we are harming the poor and that’s, I think, the inquiry that a document like this in its chapter on housing would like to invite hon members to undertake. Look at chapter 5; try and understand; fill it with your own observations about the houses that you visit in your own constituencies and then write the report so that Parliament can be informed so that we can adjust our policies going forward. With regard to resource allocation in the context of the intergovernmental system, one of the major successes of our democracy has been the creation of the system of intergovernmental relations founded on the principle of co- operative governance. This system has matured over the years and I think is serving us well. But it would be remiss of me to pretend that the system is perfect. In this regard, I want to touch on areas in which our co-operative governance arrangements could be improved.
The efficacy of any intergovernmental system depends on its ability to foster strong linkages between policy-making and resource allocation. Our intergovernmental system is predicated on the view that Cabinet decides the vertical split of nationally raised revenue between the three spheres. We arrive at the vertical division of revenue after a thoroughgoing consultative process, which takes into account future priorities and the capacity of each sphere to raise its own revenue.
The hon Ralane sits with us and observes what we do so that we don’t do anything in secret. The other person who sits with us is the hon Ganief. [Interjections.] No not … [Laughter.] Chairperson, I think some people are missing the Lotto and now they are taking chances elsewhere. [Laughter.]
We then apply a revenue-sharing formula which seeks to redistribute the share allocated to the provincial sphere to enable provinces that inherited areas that were previously neglected to equalise their spending. This is something that the FFC has close oversight over. Look at the report of the FFC and that is what they are trying to do to ensure that we do not favour one province over the other.
Would it be unreasonable then to ask this House, as the institution charged with looking after the interests of provinces, to monitor whether we are succeeding in achieving inter- and intra-provincial equity in the delivery of services? For our part as National Treasury we undertake a very thorough benchmarking exercise of each province’s budget against the national priorities and funding norms where these exist. We send these very smart people to go and visit the provinces and try to get a sense. Take for instance the Dinaledi Schools. We will be able to see very quickly if this function is underfunded. They then advise the director-general, who will advise me. We talk to the MEC, and they will leave behind a very detailed report.
Sometimes the provinces tell us to stay out of their business, and battles ensue. There are instances such as when my colleague, Minister Pandor, would say: “It looks like that province is underfunding a policy direction that we have taken.” We don’t always get it right, but we try to do it in a way to ensure that we can improve on the alignment between the three spheres of government. We do so understanding that the allocations remain the responsibility of the Provincial Executives and MECs of Finance and they must place that before the provincial legislatures and have their budgets approved there, because Provincial Appropriation Acts are Acts of the provincial legislatures, but we can try and we do try to influence the process.
I do hold the view that this House, the NCOP, has a very important oversight role to play because you can take the helicopter view, as they say; you can look from above and then assess the picture province by province, allocation by allocation. If you look at chapter 8 of this document, which deals with the trends in provincial allocations and all of the tables that follow, you will be able to see that the attempt is there, but it is putting power in the hands of the NCOP to delegate this. I am appealing through you, Chairperson, to this House to find a way of staying engaged in the Budget process beyond the passing of the Division of Revenue Bill.
Let me conclude by reminding members of three issues that were previously raised in the 10th anniversary of the NCOP conference: First is the need to examine how we redesign our intergovernmental system, such as the link between how policy-making, on the one hand, and the budgeting implementation, on the other hand, is strengthened. This is important for concurrent functions. The economists always serve on the one hand and the other one holds the hands together with one hand. One holds one view of budgeting and the other of actual outcomes together; mostly the party politics of South Africa in the NCOP is a very important part of that.
The second area relates to the assignment of powers and functions across the spheres. Our Constitution states that a function must be assigned to the sphere that can deliver it more effectively. We give all provinces the same functions in the hope that they will be able to deliver them equally effectively in each of the nine provinces. The review of the intergovernmental system presents a unique opportunity to move functions around to meet the criterion of that institution, that part of government best capable of delivering service.
Finally, I raised the issue of accountability and oversight, again in respect of concurrent functions. I said “the policy process on the system of provincial and local government” that has been instituted by my colleague Minister Mufamadi is a step in the right direction, and I want to urge members to participate fully in the process as it is central to the work of this House and the functioning of our democracy. I’m sure if I woke any member of this House, including your good self, sir, at 3am tomorrow morning and I asked you to name 20 of Minister Mufamadi’s 65 questions, every member of this House will be able at least to raise the questions. We would have memorised them because we are busy working on the answers.
This House has an important role to play in the purview of intergovernmental relations and I endorse the approach taken by Minister Mufamadi to float the questions, to invite the responses, to write the paper and to make policy suggestions arising from that important process. We shouldn’t ever underestimate the valued judgments that can emanate from individuals and members of this House and collectives in this House. As I said in the beginning, without accountability there can be no democracy. The provincial budgets and expenditure review is a very important part of the accountability of government for your money raised and allocated by the legislative document. I commend the document tabled here and I ask that we be advised of the outcome of the evaluation by the National Council of Provinces. Thank you very much. [Applause.]
The CHAIRPERSON OF THE NCOP: Thank you very much, Minister. We are not going to debate the statement by the Minister today. He has tabled the document, but can I urge all the chairpersons of committees to take the document and go back to your different committees and study it.
We had a workshop yesterday; you went into depth in the discussion of those issues raised in the document. Let’s use that document as a tool for playing an oversight function. The Minister is quite correct, we do get these challenges when we go down, but what I can say to you is that we have work to do and we have got to perform the job. That is my invitation to the chairpersons of committees, all of you, under the guidance of the House Chairperson dealing with oversight functions. Perhaps you may want to get a report also as this House as to what has happened in those committees in terms of the information that we heard in this hour. We will make the report about the debate in this House. Thank you very much.
EXPENDITURE REPORT FOURTH QUARTER 2006-07
(Consideration of Report of Joint Budget Committee)
Mr Z S KOLWENI: Hon Chairperson, Deputy Minister and my colleagues, I feel honoured to table the expenditure report for the fourth quarter of the financial year ending in March 2007 in this session of the NCOP. On behalf of the Joint Budget Committee, the report was published in the ATC on 18 June this year.
This report before Parliament is consistent with the terms of reference of the Joint Budget Committee. In terms of our reference, the Joint Budget Committee is required to monitor, on a quarterly basis, the actual revenue and expenditure incurred by the national department and provinces. The purpose of this monitoring exercise is to ascertain that the patterns of spending are consistent with budgets of both the national and the provincial departments.
My colleagues are reminded that this monitoring exercise affords tangible opportunity to visualise the purpose of our Parliament - to build an effective People’s Parliament, responsive to the needs of our people and driven by the idea of concretising a better quality of life for all people of South Africa. The Joint Budget Committee is aware that this in-year monitoring exercise is crucial to ensuring that prompt detection of the slightest discrepancy in spending obviates further derailment of service.
Increased volume of service, promptly delivered, is a major contribution to our pursuit of a better life for all. It is our obligation to work untiringly in order to ensure that obstacles to delivery are removed. The crucial message is that we must do better. Government comprises numerous departments each with its specific functions, objectives and responsibilities.
For sure, the national Budget helps us to ensure that public resources are allocated in accordance with the national priorities that maximise welfare. But, this does not guarantee that our actual expenditure aligns with declared objectives crucial to the strategic plans of national departments. It must be emphasised that it is not the task of National Treasury to monitor departmental spending. The Treasury may compel departments to align their strategic plans and budgets, but it is the NCOP and members of the public who are in the best position to question actual performance in order to ensure that government departments have in actual fact delivered. All departments spent almost R261 billion in the financial year ending March 2007. Departments have underspent 1,98% of their total budgets. The report notes the following: The Department of Home Affairs received six consecutive qualified audits by the Auditor-General; and that the bucket system is still in common use and the current backlog is approximately 118 000 units. The department aims to eliminate this practice altogether by December 2007.
The Joint Budget Committee recommends the following: Firstly, that the term “savings”, which is used to describe under-expenditure and lack of spending, must be revisited - the co-operation of National Treasury is earnestly required; secondly, National Treasury in consultation with the JBC, should revise the content of section 32 reports, published in terms of the Public Finance Management Act, to include additional details of departmental expenditure; and lastly, lack of research capacity in Parliament compromises effective and efficient oversight. The committee recommends that Parliament should expand its research capacity.
Therefore, on behalf of the committee, I recommend approval of this report. I thank you. [Applause.]
Debate concluded.
The CHAIRPERSON OF THE NCOP: I shall now put the question. The question is that the report be adopted. As the decision is dealt with in terms of section 65 of the Constitution, I shall first ascertain whether all the delegation heads are present in the Chamber to cast their provinces’ votes. Are all the delegation heads present? Are you alive, or are you not here? [Interjections.] Are you present?
In accordance with Rule 71, I shall first allow provinces the opportunity to make their declaration of vote, if they so wish. Is there any province that wishes to do so? We shall now proceed to the voting on the question. I shall do this in alphabetical order per province. Delegation heads must please indicate to the Chair whether they vote in favour or against or abstain from voting. Eastern Cape?
Mr M O ROBERTSON: Eastern Cape supports.
The CHAIRPERSON OF THE NCOP: Free State?
Mr T S SETONA: Free State votes in favour.
The CHAIRPERSON OF THE NCOP: Gauteng?
Mr E M SOGONI: Siyavuma. [We support.]
The CHAIRPERSON OF THE NCOP: KwaZulu-Natal?
Mr Z C NTULI: Siyavuma. [We support.] The CHAIRPERSON OF THE NCOP: Limpopo?
Ms H F MATLANYANE: Limpopo re a e thekga. [Limpopo supports.]
The CHAIRPERSON OF THE NCOP: Mpumalanga?
Ms F NYANDA: Mpumalanga supports.
The CHAIRPERSON OF THE NCOP: Northern Cape?
Mr C M GOEIEMAN: Supports.
The CHAIRPERSON OF THE NCOP: North West?
Mr Z S KOLWENI: Ke ya rona. [Supports.]
The CHAIRPERSON OF THE NCOP: Western Cape?
Mr F ADAMS: Wes-Kaap ondersteun. [Western Cape supports.]
The CHAIRPERSON OF THE NCOP: Nine provinces voted in favour. I therefore declare the report agreed to, in terms of section 65 of the Constitution. [Applause.]
Report accordingly adopted in accordance with section 65 of the Constitution. HEARINGS OF JUSTICE AND PROTECTION CLUSTER, 2006
(Consideration of Report of Joint Budget Committee)
Order disposed of without debate.
The CHAIRPERSON OF THE NCOP: As there is no speakers’ list, I shall now put the question. The question is that the report be adopted. As the decision is dealt with in terms of section 65 of the Constitution, I shall first ascertain whether all the delegation heads are present in the Chamber to cast their provinces’ votes. Are all the delegation heads present?
In accordance with Rule 71, I shall first allow provinces the opportunity to make their declaration of vote, if they so wish. Is there any province that wishes to do so? We shall now proceed to the voting on the question. I shall do this in alphabetical order per province. Delegation heads must please indicate to the Chair whether they vote in favour or against or abstain from voting. Eastern Cape?
Mr M O ROBERTSON: Eastern Cape supports.
The CHAIRPERSON OF THE NCOP: Free State?
Mr T S SETONA: Free State supports.
The CHAIRPERSON OF THE NCOP: Gauteng?
Mr E M SOGONI: Siyavuma. [We support.]
The CHAIRPERSON OF THE NCOP: KwaZulu-Natal?
Mr Z C NTULI: KwaZulu-Natal supports.
The CHAIRPERSON OF THE NCOP: Limpopo?
Ms H F MATLANYANE: Limpopo ha seketela. [Limpopo supports it.]
The CHAIRPERSON OF THE NCOP: Mpumalanga?
Ms F NYANDA: Siyavuma. [We support.]
The CHAIRPERSON OF THE NCOP: Northern Cape?
Mr C M GOEIEMAN: Supports.
The CHAIRPERSON OF THE NCOP: North West?
Mr Z S KOLWENI: North West in favour.
The CHAIRPERSON OF THE NCOP: Western Cape?
Mr F ADAMS: Wes-Kaap ondersteun. [Western Cape supports.]
The CHAIRPERSON OF THE NCOP: Nine provinces voted in favour. I therefore declare the report agreed to, in terms of section 65 of the Constitution. [Applause.]
Report accordingly adopted in accordance with section 65 of the Constitution.
THIRD QUARTER NATIONAL EXPENDITURE 2006-07 FINANCIAL YEAR
(Consideration of Report of Joint Budget Committee)
Order disposed of without debate.
The CHAIRPERSON OF THE NCOP: As there is no speakers’ list, I shall now put the question. The question is that the report be adopted. As the decision is dealt with in terms of section 65 of the Constitution, I shall first ascertain whether all the delegation heads are present in the chamber to cast their provinces’ votes. Are all the delegation heads present?
In accordance with Rule 71, I shall first allow provinces the opportunity to make their declaration of vote, if they so wish. Is there any province that wishes to do so? We shall now proceed to the voting on the question. I shall do this in alphabetical order per province. Delegation heads must please indicate to the Chair whether they vote in favour or against or abstain from voting. Eastern Cape?
Mr M O ROBERTSEN: Eastern Cape supports. The CHAIRPERSON OF THE NCOP: Free State?
Mr T S SETONA: Free State supports.
The CHAIRPERSON OF THE NCOP: Gauteng?
Mr E M SOGONI: Siyavuma. [We support.]
The CHAIRPERSON OF THE NCOP: KwaZulu-Natal?
Mr Z C NTULI: KwaZulu-Natal supports.
The CHAIRPERSON OF THE NCOP: Limpopo?
Ms H F MATLANYANE: Ha seketela. [We support.]
The CHAIRPERSON OF THE NCOP: Mpumalanga?
Ms F NYANDA: Mpumalanga supports.
The CHAIRPERSON OF THE NCOP: Northern Cape?
Mr C M GOEIEMAN: Supports.
The CHAIRPERSON OF THE NCOP: North West?
Mr Z S KOLWENI: Ke ya rona. [Supports.]
The CHAIRPERSON OF THE NCOP: Western Cape?
Mr F ADAMS: Wes-Kaap ondersteun. [Western Cape supports.]
The CHAIRPERSON OF THE NCOP: Nine provinces voted in favour. I therefore declare the report agreed to, in terms of section 65 of the Constitution. [Applause.]
Report accordingly adopted in accordance with section 65 of the Constitution.
BUDGET ANALYSIS WORKSHOP
(Consideration of Report of Joint Budget Committee)
Order disposed of without debate.
The CHAIRPERSON OF THE NCOP: As there is no speakers’ list, I shall now put the question. The question is that the report be adopted. As the decision is dealt with in terms of section 65 of the Constitution, I shall first ascertain whether all the delegation heads are present in the Chamber to cast their provinces’ votes. Are you all present?
In accordance with Rule 71, I shall first allow provinces the opportunity to make their declaration of vote, if they so wish. Is there any province that wishes to do so? We shall now proceed to the voting on the question. I shall do this in alphabetical order per province. Delegation heads must please indicate to the Chair whether they vote in favour or against or abstain from voting. Eastern Cape?
Mr M O ROBERTSON: Ke ya rona. [We support.]
The CHAIRPERSON OF THE NCOP: Free State?
Mr T S SETONA: Free State supports.
The CHAIRPERSON OF THE NCOP: Gauteng?
Mr E M SOGONI: Siyavuma. [We support.]
The CHAIRPERSON OF THE NCOP: KwaZulu-Natal?
Mr Z C NTULI: Elethu. [We support.]
The CHAIRPERSON OF THE NCOP: Limpopo? Ms H F MATLANYANE: Ha seketela. [We support.]
The CHAIRPERSON OF THE NCOP: Mpumalanga?
Ms F NYANDA: Siyayivuma. [We support.]
The CHAIRPERSON OF THE NCOP: Northern Cape?
Mr C M GOEIEMAN: Supports.
The CHAIRPERSON OF THE NCOP: North West?
Mr Z S KOLWENI: In favour.
The CHAIRPERSON OF THE NCOP: Western Cape?
Mr F ADAMS: Ondersteun. [Supports.]
The CHAIRPERSON OF THE NCOP: Nine provinces voted in favour. I therefore declare the report agreed to, in terms of section 65 of the Constitution. [Applause.]
Report accordingly adopted in accordance with section 65 of the Constitution.
The Council adjourned at 14:49. ____
ANNOUNCEMENTS, TABLINGS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
WEDNESDAY, 22 AUGUST 2007
ANNOUNCEMENTS
National Assembly and National Council of Provinces The Speaker and the Chairperson
- Bill passed by Houses – to be submitted to President for assent
(1) Bill passed by National Assembly on 21 August 2007:
(a) Health Professions Amendment Bill [B 10D – 2006] (National
Assembly – sec 76)
TABLINGS
National Assembly and National Council of Provinces
-
The Minister of Social Development
a) Report of the Central Drug Authority (CDA) for 2005-2006 [RP 6- 2007].
-
The Minister for Public Enterprises
a) Report and Financial Statements of South African Airways (Proprietary) Limited (SAA) for 2006-2007, including the Report of the Independent Auditors on the Financial Statements for 2006-2007.
b) Report and Financial Statements of Denel (Proprietary) Limited for 2006-2007, including the Report of the Independent Auditors on the Financial Statements for 2006-2007.
-
The Minister of Arts and Culture
(a) Report and Financial Statements of Business and Arts South Africa (BASA) for 2006-2007, including the Report of the Independent Auditors on the Financial Statements for 2006-2007 [RP 141-2007].
-
The Minister of Environmental Affairs and Tourism
(a) Convention on the Conservation and Management of Fishery Resources in the South East Atlantic Ocean (SEAFO), tabled in terms of section 231(2) of the Constitution, 1996.
(b) Explanatory Memorandum to the Convention on the Conservation and Management of Fishery Resources in the South East Atlantic Ocean (SEAFO).
COMMITTEE REPORTS
National Council of Provinces
-
Report of the Select Committee on Education and Recreation on the National Sport and Recreation Amendment Bill [B17B – 2006] (National Assembly – sec 75), dated 22 August 2007:
The Select Committee on Education and Recreation, having considered the subject of the National Sport and Recreation Amendment Bill [B17B – 2006] (National Assembly – sec 75), referred to it and classified by the Joint Tagging Mechanism as a section 75 Bill , reports that it has agreed to the Bill.
THURSDAY, 23 AUGUST 2007 ANNOUNCEMENTS
National Assembly and National Council of Provinces
The Speaker and the Chairperson
- Introduction of Bills
(1) The Minister of Environmental Affairs and Tourism
(a) National Environment Laws Amendment Bill [B 35 – 2007]
(National Assembly– proposed sec 76) [Explanatory summary of
Bill and prior notice of its introduction published in
Government Gazette No 30142 of 3 August 2007.]
Introduction and referral to the Portfolio Committee on
Environmental Affairs and Tourism of the National Assembly, as
well as referral to the Joint Tagging Mechanism (JTM) for
classification in terms of Joint Rule 160.
In terms of Joint Rule 154 written views on the classification
of the Bill may be submitted to the JTM within three
parliamentary working days
National Council of Provinces
The Chairperson
- Message from National Assembly to National Council of Provinces in respect of Bills passed and transmitted
(1) Bills passed by National Assembly on 23 August 2007 and
transmitted for concurrence:
(a) Banks Amendment Bill [B 12B – 2007] (National Assembly –
sec 75).
The Bill has been referred to the Select Committee on Finance
of the National Council of Provinces.
(b) Diamond Export Levy Bill [B 22 – 2007] (National Assembly
– sec 77).
The Bill has been referred to the Select Committee on Finance
of the National Council of Provinces.
(c) Diamond Export Levy (Administration) Bill [B 23 – 2007]
(National Assembly – sec 75).
The Bill has been referred to the Select Committee on Finance
of the National Council of Provinces.
- Referral to Committees of papers tabled
(1) The following papers are referred to the Select Committee on
Security and Constitutional Affairs for consideration and report:
(a) Extradition Treaty between the Republic of South Africa
and the Argentine Republic, tabled in terms of section 231(2)
of the Constitution, 1996.
(b) Explanatory Memorandum to the Extradition Treaty between
the Republic of South Africa and the Argentine Republic.
(c) Treaty between the Republic of South Africa and the
Argentine Republic on Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal
Matters, tabled in terms of section 231(2) of the
Constitution, 1996.
(d) Explanatory Memorandum to the Treaty between the Republic
of South Africa and the Argentine Republic on Mutual Legal
Assistance in Criminal Matters.
(2) The following papers are referred to the Select Committee on
Economic and Foreign Affairs for consideration and report:
(a) Accession to the Framework Agreement for the International
Collaboration on Research and Development of Generation IV
Nuclear Energy Systems, tabled in terms of section 231(2) of
the Constitution, 1996.
(b) Explanatory Memorandum to the Accession to the Framework
Agreement for the International Collaboration on Research and
Development of Generation IV Nuclear Energy Systems.
(3) The following papers are referred to the Select Committee on
Public Services for consideration and report:
(a) International Convention on Oil Pollution Preparedness,
Response and Co-operation, 1990 (OPRC Convention), tabled in
terms of section 231(2) of the Constitution, 1996.
(b) Explanatory Memorandum to the International Convention on
Oil Pollution Preparedness, Response and Co-operation, 1990
(OPRC Convention).
(4) The following papers are referred to the Select Committee on
Finance for consideration and report:
(a) Annual Report of the Bank Supervision Department on the
South African Reserve Bank for the year ended 31 December
2006.
(b) Annual Financial Statements of the Corporation for Public
Deposits for 2006-2007, including the Report of the
Independent Auditors on the Financial Statements for the year
ended 31 March 2007.
(c) Report and Financial Statements of the Financial Services
Board on the Registrar of Friendly Societies for 2005.
(5) The following paper is referred to the Select Committee on
Finance for consideration:
(a) Repositioning Strategy of the Financial and Fiscal
Commission (FFC) for 2007-2010.
(6) The following papers are referred to the Select Committee on
Finance:
(a) Government Notice No R 621 published in Government Gazette
No 30072 dated 13 July 2007: Amendment of Schedule No 2 (No
2/291) to the Customs and Excise Act, 1964, made in terms of
section 56 of the Customs and Excise Act, 1964 (Act No 91 of
1964).
(b) Government Notice No R 622 published in Government Gazette
No 30072 dated 13 July 2007: Amendment of Schedule No 2 (No
2/292) to the Customs and Excise Act, 1964, made in terms of
section 56 of the Customs and Excise Act, 1964 (Act No 91 of
1964).
(c) Government Notice No R 624 published in Government Gazette
No 30075 dated 20 July 2007: Correction Notice to Notice No 518
of Government Gazette No 29455 dated 15 December 2006,
Amendment of Schedule No 1 (No 1/1338) to the Customs and
Excise Act, 1964 (Act No 91 of 1964).
(d) Government Notice No R 625 published in Government Gazette
No 30075 dated 20 July 2007: Amendment of Schedule No 1 (No
1/1/1339) to the Customs and Excise Act, 1964, made in terms of
section 48 of the Customs and Excise Act, 1964 (Act No 91 of
1964).
(e) Government Notice No R 626 published in Government Gazette
No 30075 dated 20 July 2007: Amendment of Schedule No 1 (No
1/1/1340) to the Customs and Excise Act, 1964, made in terms of
section 48 of the Customs and Excise Act, 1964 (Act No 91 of
1964).
(f) Government Notice No R 627 published in Government Gazette
No 30075 dated 20 July 2007: Amendment of Schedule No 1 (No
1/1/1341) to the Customs and Excise Act, 1964, made in terms of
section 48 of the Customs and Excise Act, 1964 (Act No 91 of
1964).
(g) Government Notice No R 628 published in Government Gazette
No 30075 dated 20 July 2007: Amendment of Schedule No 3 (No
3/614) to the Customs and Excise Act, 1964, made in terms of
section 75 of the Customs and Excise Act, 1964 (Act No 91 of
1964).
(h) Government Notice No R 629 published in Government Gazette
No 30075 dated 20 July 2007: Amendment of Schedule No 3 (No
3/615) to the Customs and Excise Act, 1964, made in terms of
section 75 of the Customs and Excise Act, 1964 (Act No 91 of
1964).
(i) Government Notice No R 630 published in Government Gazette
No 30075 dated 20 July 2007: Amendment of Schedule No 3 (No
3/616) to the Customs and Excise Act, 1964, made in terms of
section 75 of the Customs and Excise Act, 1964 (Act No 91 of
1964).
(j) Government Notice No R 631 published in Government Gazette
No 30075 dated 20 July 2007: Amendment of Schedule No 3 (No
3/617) to the Customs and Excise Act, 1964, made in terms of
section 75 of the Customs and Excise Act, 1964 (Act No 91 of
1964).
(k) Government Notice No R 632 published in Government Gazette
No 30075 dated 20 July 2007: Correction Notice to Notice No R
105 of Government Gazette No 29596 dated 9 February 2007,
Amendment of Schedule No 5 (No 5/85) to the Customs and Excise
Act, 1964 (Act No 91 of 1964).
(l) Government Notice No R 576 published in Government Gazette
No 30051 dated 13 July 2007: Cancellation of an Authorised
Dealer in Foreign Exchange in terms of the Exchange Control
Regulations, 1961.
(m) Government Notice No R 577 published in Government Gazette
No 30051 dated 13 July 2007: Appointment of an Authorised
Dealer in Foreign Exchange in terms of the Exchange Control
Regulations, 1961.
(n) Government Notice No 647 published in Government Gazette
No 30074 dated 20 July 2007: Listing and delisting of public
entities, made in terms of sections 47 and 48 of the Public
Finance Management Act, 1999 (Act No 1 of 1999).
(7) The following papers are referred to the Select Committee on
Public Services:
(a) Agreement between the Government of the Republic of South
Africa and the Government of the Republic of Senegal on
Cooperation with regard to Civil Aviation Security, tabled in
terms of section 231(3) of the Constitution, 1996.
(b) Explanatory Memorandum to the Agreement between the
Government of the Republic of South Africa and the Government
of the Republic of Senegal on Cooperation with regard to Civil
Aviation Security.
(8) The following paper is referred to the Select Committee on
Labour and Public Enterprises for consideration and report:
(a) Report and Financial Statements of Transnet Ltd and the
Group for 2006-2007, including the Report of the Independent
Auditors on the Financial Statements for 2006-2007.
(9) The following papers are referred to the Select Committee on
Land and Environmental Affairs for consideration:
(a) Government Notice No 505 published in the Government
Gazette No 29996 dated 19 June 2007: Establishment of the new
Mokala National Park, made in terms of section 20(1)(a)(i) of
the National Environmental Management: Protected Areas Act,
2003 (Act No 57 of 2003).
(b) Government Notice No 514 published in the Government
Gazette No 29999 dated 21 June 2007: Constitution of the
National Environmental Advisory Forum, made in terms of Chapter
2, section 6(1)(a)(i) of the National Environmental Management
Act, 1998 (Act 107 of 1998).
(c) Government Notice No 830 published in the Government
Gazette No 30057 dated 6 July 2007: Notice of intention to
establish the National Framework , made in terms of section 7
of the National Environmental Management: Air Quality Act, 2004
(Act No 39 of 2004).
MONDAY, 27 AUGUST 2007
ANNOUNCEMENTS
National Assembly and National Council of Provinces
The Speaker and the Chairperson
-
Assent by President in respect of Bill (a) Firearms Control Amendment Bill [B 12D – 2006] – Act No 28 of 2006 (assented to and signed by President on 17 August 2007).
-
Membership of Committees
(1) The following changes have been made to the membership of Joint
Committees:
Joint Monitoring Committee on Improvement of Quality of Life and
Status of Children, Youth and Disabled Persons
Appointed: Marais, Mr S J F
National Council of Provinces
The Chairperson
- Referral to Committees of papers tabled
(1) The following papers are referred to the Select Committee on
Land and Environmental Affairs for consideration:
(a) Government Notice No 505 published in Government Gazette No
29996, dated 19 June 2007: Establishment of the new Mokala
National Park, made in terms of section 20(1)(a)(i) of the
National Environmental Management: Protected Areas Act, 2003
(Act No 57 of 2003).
(b) Government Notice No 514 published in Government Gazette No
29999, dated 21 June 2007: Constitution of the National
Environmental Advisory Forum, made in terms of Chapter 2,
section 6(1)(a)(i) of the National Environmental Management Act,
1998 (Act No 107 of 1998).
(c) Government Notice No 830 published in Government Gazette No
30057, dated 6 July 2007: Notice of intention to establish the
National Framework, made in terms of section 7 of the National
Environmental Management: Air Quality Act, 2004 (Act No 39 of
2004).
(2) The following paper is referred to the Select Committee on
Social Services for consideration and report:
(a) Report of the Central Drug Authority (CDA) for 2005-2006 [RP 6-
2007].
(3) The following papers are referred to the Select Committee on
Labour and Public Enterprises for consideration and report:
(a) Report and Financial Statements of South African Airways
(Proprietary) Limited (SAA) for 2006-2007, including the Report
of the Independent Auditors on the Financial Statements for 2006-
2007.
(b) Report and Financial Statements of Denel (Proprietary) Limited
for 2006-2007, including the Report of the Independent Auditors
on the Financial Statements for 2006-2007.
(4) The following paper is referred to the Select Committee on
Education and Recreation for consideration and report:
(a) Report and Financial Statements of Business and Arts South
Africa (BASA) for 2006-2007, including the Report of the
Independent Auditors on the Financial Statements for 2006-2007
[RP 141-2007].
(5) The following papers are referred to the Select Committee on
Land and Environmental Affairs for consideration and report:
(a) Convention on the Conservation and Management of Fishery
Resources in the South East Atlantic Ocean (SEAFO), tabled in
terms of section 231(2) of the Constitution, 1996.
(b) Explanatory Memorandum to the Convention on the Conservation and
Management of Fishery Resources in the South East Atlantic Ocean
(SEAFO).
TABLINGS
National Assembly and National Council of Provinces
- The Minister of Finance
(a) Report and Financial Statements of the Public Investment
Corporation Limited for 2006-2007, including the Report of the
Auditor-General on the Financial Statements for 2006-2007 [RP 187-
2007].
- The Minister of Environmental Affairs and Tourism
(a) General Notice No 900 published in Government Gazette No 30099,
dated 20 July 2007: Prescription of a new form for an application
for a registration certificate or provisional registration
certificate, and the form of the registration certificate or
provisional registration certificate: For public comment in terms
of the Atmospheric Pollution Prevention Act, 1965 (Act No 45 of
1965).
(b) General Notice No 955 published in Government Gazette No 30142,
dated 3 August 2007: Notice is hereby given that the Minister of
Environmental Affairs and Tourism intends introducing the National
Environmental Management Waste Bill in accordance with the
provisions of Rule 241(1) of the Rules of the National Assembly.
(c) General Notice No 956 published in Government Gazette No 30142,
dated 3 August 2007: Notice is hereby given that the Minister of
Environmental Affairs and Tourism intends introducing the National
Environmental Management Second Amendment Bill in accordance with
the provisions of Rule 186 of the Rules of the National Council of
Provinces.
(d) General Notice No 957 published in Government Gazette No 30142,
dated 3 August 2007: Notice is hereby given that the Minister of
Environmental Affairs and Tourism intends introducing the National
Environmental Management Laws Amendment Bill in accordance with
the provisions of Rule 186 of the Rules of the National Council of
Provinces.
(e) General Notice No 954 published in Government Gazette No 30141,
dated 6 August 2007: Notice is hereby given that the Minister of
Environmental Affairs and Tourism intends introducing the National
Environmental Management Integrated Coastal Management Bill in
accordance with the provisions of Rule 241(1) of the Rules of the
National Assembly.
(f) Government Notice No 711 published in Government Gazette No
30164 dated 17 August 2007: Correction Notice: Substitution of the
map describing boundaries of the Vaal Triangle air-shed priority
area, in terms of the National Environmental Management Air
Quality Act, 2004 (Act No 39 of 2004).
TUESDAY, 28 AUGUST 2007
TABLINGS
National Assembly and National Council of Provinces
- The Minister for Justice and Constitutional Development
(a) Report and Financial Statements of the Legal Aid Board for 2006-
2007, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial
Statements for 2006-2007 [RP 37-2007].
(b) Government Notice No 736 published in Government Gazette No
30173 dated 14 August 2007: Appointment of Subcommittee on
Amnesty, in terms of the Promotion of National Unity and
Reconciliation Act, 1995 (Act No 34 of 1995).
- The Minister of Arts and Culture
(a) Report and Financial Statements of the Market Theatre Foundation
for 2006-2007, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the
Financial Statements for 2006-2007 [RP 149-2007].
(b) Report and Financial Statements of the War Museum of the Boer
Republics for 2006-2007, including the Report of the Auditor-
General on the Financial Statements for 2006-2007 [RP 149-2007].
- The Minister of Environmental Affairs and Tourism
(a) Report and Financial Statements of the South African National
Parks (SANparks) for 2006-2007, including the Report of the
Auditor-General on the Financial Statements for 2006-2007 [RP 173-
2007].
(b) Report and Financial Statements of the National Environmental
Advisory Forum (NEAF) for 2006-2007 [RP 158-2007].
National Council of Provinces
- The Chairperson
(a) Notice of intervention in Utrecht Municipality in terms of
section 139 of the Constitution, from the Kwazulu-Natal MEC for
Local Government, Housing and Traditional Affairs.
Referred to the Select Committee on Local Government and
Administration for consideration and report.
WEDNESDAY, 29 AUGUST 2007
ANNOUNCEMENTS
National Assembly and National Council of Provinces
The Speaker and the Chairperson
- Classification of Bills by Joint Tagging Mechanism
(1) The Joint Tagging Mechanism, in terms of Joint Rule 160(6),
classified the following Bill as a section 76 Bill:
(a) Education Laws Amendment Bill [B 33 – 2007] (National
Assembly – sec 76).
(2) The Joint Tagging Mechanism, in terms of Joint Rule 160(6),
classified the following Bill as a section 75 Bill:
(a) Repeal of the Black Administration Act and Amendment of
Certain Laws Amendment Bill [B 34 – 2007] (National Assembly –
sec 75).
National Council of Provinces
The Chairperson
- Message from National Assembly to National Council of Provinces in respect of Bills passed and transmitted
(1) Bills passed by National Assembly on 29 August 2007 and
transmitted for concurrence:
(a) Prohibition or Restriction of Certain Conventional Weapons
Bill [B 7B – 2007] (National Assembly – sec 75).
The Bill has been referred to the Select Committee on
Security and Constitutional Affairs of the National Council of
Provinces.
(b) Regulation of Interception of Communications and Provision
of Communication-related Information Amendment Bill [B 9B –
2006] (National Assembly – sec 75).
The Bill has been referred to the Select Committee on
Security and Constitutional Affairs of the National Council of
Provinces.
TABLINGS National Assembly and National Council of Provinces
- The Minister of Defence
(a) Report and Financial Statements of the Armaments Corporation of
South Africa Limited (ARMSCOR) for 2006-2007, including the Report
of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements for 2006-2007
[RP 101-2007].
- The Minister for Public Enterprises
(a) Report and Financial Statements of Alexkor Limited for 2006-
2007, including the Report of the Independent Auditors on the
Financial Statements for 2006-2007.
- The Minister in The Presidency
(a) Report and Financial Statements of the International Marketing
Council of South Africa (IMC) for 2006-2007, including the Report
of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements for 2006-2007
[RP 144-2007].
- The Minister of Education
(a) Report and Financial Statements of the South African
Qualifications Authority (SAQA) for 2006-2007, including the
Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements for 2006-
2007 [RP 168-2007].
- The Minister of Arts and Culture
(a) Report and Financial Statements of the Natal Museum for 2006-
2007, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial
Statements for 2006-2007.
(b) Report and Financial Statements of Blind SA for 2006-2007,
including the Report of the Independent Auditors on the Financial
Statements for 2006-2007.
(c) Report and Financial Statements of the Voortrekker Museum –
Isigcinamagugu for 2006-2007, including the Report of the Auditor-
General on the Financial Statements for 2005-2006 [PR 107-2007].
THURSDAY, 30 AUGUST 2007
ANNOUNCEMENTS
National Assembly and National Council of Provinces
The Speaker and the Chairperson
- Introduction of Bill
(1) The Minister of Environmental Affairs and Tourism
(a) National Environmental Management Amendment Bill [B 36 –
2007] (National Assembly– proposed sec 76) [Explanatory
summary of Bill and prior notice of its introduction published
in Government Gazette No 30142 of 3 August 2007.]
Introduction and referral to the Portfolio Committee on
Environmental Affairs and Tourism of the National Assembly, as
well as referral to the Joint Tagging Mechanism (JTM) for
classification in terms of Joint Rule 160.
In terms of Joint Rule 154 written views on the classification
of the Bill may be submitted to the JTM within three
parliamentary working days.
- Translations of Bills submitted
(1) The Minister for Justice and Constitutional Development
(a) Wetsontwerp op die Suid-Afrikaanse Regterlike
Opleidingsinstituut [W 4 – 2007] (National Assembly – sec 75).
This is the official translation into Afrikaans of the South
African Judicial Education Institute Bill [B 4 – 2007]
(National Assembly – sec 75).
(2) The Minister for Justice and Constitutional Development
(a) Wysigingswetsontwerp op die Herroeping van die Swart
Administrasie Wet en Wysiging van Sekere Wette [W 34 – 2007]
(National Assembly – sec 75).
This is the official translation into Afrikaans of the Repeal
of the Black Administration Act and Amendment of Certain Laws
Amendment Bill [B 34 – 2007] (National Assembly – sec 75).
(3) The Minister for Justice and Constitutional Development
(a) Wysigingswetsontwerp op die Strafreg (Seksuele Misdrywe) [W
50 – 2003] (National Assembly – sec 75).
This is the official translation into Afrikaans of the
Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Amendment Bill [B 50 – 2003]
(National Assembly – sec 75).
TABLINGS
National Assembly and National Council of Provinces
- The Minister of Finance
(a) Report and Financial Statements of the Financial Intelligence
Centre for 2006-2007, including the Report of the Auditor-General
on the Financial Statements for 2006-2007 [RP 133-2007].
- The Minister of Labour
(a) Report and Financial Statements of the Food and Beverages
Manufacturing Sector Education and Training Authority (FoodBev-
Seta) for 2006-2007, including the Report of the Auditor-General
on the Financial Statements for 2006-2007 [RP 65-2007].
(b) Report and Financial Statements of the Insurance Sector
Education and Training Authority (Inseta) for 2006-2007, including
the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements for
2006-2007 [RP 67-2007].
(c) Report and Financial Statements of the Services Sector Education
and Training Authority (Services Seta) for 2006-2007, including
the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements for
2006-2007 [RP 88-2007].
(d) Report and Financial Statements of the Finance, Accounting,
Management Consulting and other Financial Services Sector
Education and Training Authority (FASSET) for 2006-2007, including
the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements for
2006-2007 [RP 63-3007].
(e) Report and Financial Statements of the Agricultural Sector
Education and Training Authority (Agri-Seta) for 2006-2007,
including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial
Statements for 2006-2007 [RP 56-2007].
(f) Report and Financial Statements of the Banking Sector Education
and Training Authority (Bank-Seta) for 2006-2007, including the
Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements for 2006-
2007 [RP 57-2007].
(g) Report and Financial Statements of the Tourism, Hospitality and
Sport Education and Training Authority (Theta) for 2006-2007,
including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial
Statements for 2006-2007 [RP 77-2007].
(h) Report and Financial Statements of the Wholesale and Retail
Sector Education and Training Authority (W&R-Seta) for 2006-2007,
including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial
Statements for 2006-2007 [RP 78-2007].
(i) Report and Financial Statements of the Health and Welfare Sector
Education and Training Authority (HW-Seta) for 2006-2007,
including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial
Statements for 2006-2007 [RP 66-2007].
(j) Report and Financial Statements of the Education, Training and
Development Practices Sector Education and Training Authority
(ETDP-Seta) for 2006-2007, including the Report of the Auditor-
General on the Financial Statements for 2006-2007 [RP 62-2007].
- The Minister of Arts and Culture
(a) Report and Financial Statements of the National Museum –
Bloemfontein for 2006-2007, including the Report of the Auditor-
General on the Financial Statements for 2006-2007.
(b) Report and Financial Statements of Artscape for 2006-2007,
including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial
Statements for 2006-2007.
(c) Report and Financial Statements of the South African State
Theatre for 2006-2007, including the Report of the Auditor-General
on the Financial Statements for 2006-2007 [RP 156-2007].
(d) Report and Financial Statements of the National Arts Council of
South Africa (NAC) for 2006-2007, including the Report of the
Auditor-General on the Financial Statements for 2006-2007 [RP 186-
2007].
(e) Report and Financial Statements of the Robben Island Museum for
2006-2007, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the
Financial Statements for 2006-2007 [RP 161-2007].
(f) Report and Financial Statements of the Pan South African
Language Board (Pansalb) for 2006-2007, including the Report of
the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements for 2006-2007 [RP
174-2007].
(g) Report and Financial Statements of the William Humphreys Art
Gallery for 2006-2007, including the Report of the Auditor-General
on the Financial Statements for 2006-2007.
- The Minister of Environmental Affairs and Tourism
(a) Report and Financial Statements of South African Tourism for
2006-2007, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the
Financial Statements for 2006-2007.
(b) Report and Financial Statements of the South African National
Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) for 2006-2007, including the Report
of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements for 2006-2007.
(c) Report and Financial Statements of the Greater St Lucia Wetland
Park Authority for 2006-2007, including the Report of the Auditor-
General on the Financial Statements for 2006-2007.
FRIDAY, 31 AUGUST 2007
ANNOUNCEMENTS
National Assembly and National Council of Provinces
The Speaker and the Chairperson
- Draft Bill submitted in terms of Joint Rule 159
(a) Technology Innovation Agency Bill, 2007, submitted by the
Minister of Science and Technology. Referred to the Portfolio
Committee on Science and Technology and the Select Committee on
Education and Recreation.
- Translation of Bill submitted
(1) The Minister for Justice and Constitutional Development
(a) Wysigingswetsontwerp op die Reëling van Onderskepping van
Kommunikasies en Kommunikasie-verwante Inligting [W 9 – 2006]
(National Assembly – sec 75).
This is the official translation into Afrikaans of the
Regulation of Interception of Communications and Provision of
Communication-Related Information Amendment Bill [B 9 – 2006]
(National Assembly – sec 75).
TABLINGS
National Assembly and National Council of Provinces
- The Speaker and the Chairperson
(a) Report and Financial Statements of the Financial and Fiscal
Commission (FFC) for 2006-2007, including the Report of the
Auditor-General on the Financial Statements for 2006-2007 [RP 143-
2007].
- The Minister of Labour
(a) Report and Financial Statements Clothing, Textiles, Footwear
and Leather Sector Education and Training Authority (CTFL-Seta)
for 2006-2007, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the
Financial Statements for 2006-2007 [RP 60-2007].
- The Minister of Arts and Culture
(a) Report and Financial Statements of the National Film and Video
Foundation (NFVF) for 2006-2007, including the Report of the
Auditor-General on the Financial Statements for 2006-2007 [RP 150-
2007].
(b) Report and Financial Statements of the Iziko Museums of Cape
Town for 2006-2007, including the Report of the Auditor-General on
the Financial Statements for 2006-2007.
- The Minister of Trade and Industry
(a) Report and Financial Statements of the Industrial Development
Corporation of South Africa Limited (IDC) for 2006-2007, including
the Report of the Independent Auditors on the Financial Statements
for 2006-2007.
(b) Report and Financial Statements of the Competition Commission
for 2006-2007, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the
Financial Statements for 2006-2007 [RP 102-2007].
MONDAY, 3 SEPTEMBER 2007
ANNOUNCEMENTS
National Assembly and National Council of Provinces
- Membership of Committees
(1) The following changes have been made to the membership of Joint Committees:
Constitutional Review:
Appointed: Montsitsi, Mr S D
Discharged: Schoeman, Dr E A
Defence:
Appointed: Schoeman, Dr E A
Discharged: Montsitsi, Mr S D
TABLINGS
National Assembly and National Council of Provinces
- The Minister for Public Enterprises
(a) Report and Financial Statements of Vote 9 – Department of
Public Enterprises for 2006-2007, including the Report of the
Auditor-General on the Financial Statements of Vote 9 for 2006-2007
[RP 196-2007].
(b) Report and Financial Statements of the South African Forestry
Company Limited (SAFCOL) for 2006-2007, including the Report of the
Independent Auditors on the Financial Statements for 2006-2007.
(c) Report and Financial Statements of the Pebble Bed Modular
Reactor (Proprietary) Limited for 2006-2007, including the Report
of the Independent Auditors on the Financial Statements for 2006-
2007.
- The Minister of Labour
(a) Report and Financial Statements of the Umsobomvu Youth Fund
(UYF) for 2006-2007, including the Report of the Independent
Auditors on the Financial Statements for 2006-2007.
(b) Report and Financial Statements of the Commission for
Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) for 2006-2007,
including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial
Statements for 2006-2007 [RP 93-2007].
(c) Report and Financial Statements of the Chemical Industries
Education and Training Authority (CHIETA) for 2006-2007, including
the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements for
2006-2007 [RP 59-2007].
(d) Report and Financial Statements of the Manufacturing,
Engineering and Related Services Sector Education and Training
Authority (MER-Seta) for 2006-2007, including the Report of the
Auditor-General on the Financial Statements for 2006-2007 [RP 71-
2007].
(e) Report and Financial Statements of the Information Systems,
Electronics and Telecommunications Technologies Sector Education
and Training Authority (ISETT-Seta) for 2006-2007, including the
Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements for 2006-
2007 [RP 68-2007].
(f) Report and Financial Statements of the Media, Advertising,
Publishing, Printing and Packaging Sector Education and Training
Authority (MAPPP-Seta) for 2006-2007, including the Report of the
Auditor-General on the Financial Statements for 2006-2007 [RP 70-
2007].
(g) Report and Financial Statements of the Mining Qualifications
Authority (MQA) for 2006-2007, including the Report of the Auditor-
General on the Financial Statements for 2006-2007 [RP 72-2007].
(h) Report and Financial Statements of the Forest Industries
Education and Training Authority (FIETA) for 2006-2007, including
the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements for
2006-2007 [RP 64-2007].
- The Minister of Arts and Culture
(a) Report and Financial Statements of the Northern Flagship
Institution for 2006-2007, including the Report of the Auditor-
General on the Financial Statements for 2006-2007 [RP 153-2007].
(b) Report and Financial Statements of the Windybrow Centre for the
Arts for 2006-2007, including the Report of the Auditor-General on
the Financial Statements for 2006-2007.
(c) Report and Financial Statements of the Afrikaans Language
Museum for 2006-2007, including the Report of the Auditor-General
on the Financial Statements for 2006-2007 [RP 191-2007].
(d) Report and Financial Statements of the National Library of
South Africa for 2006-2007, including the Report of the Auditor-
General on the Financial Statements for 2006-2007 [RP 175-2007].
(e) Report and Financial Statements of The Freedom Park Trust for
2006-2007, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the
Financial Statements for 2006-2007.
- The Minister of Environmental Affairs and Tourism
(a) Report and Financial Statements of the South African Weather
Service (SAWS) for 2006-2007, including the Report of the Auditor-
General on the Financial Statements for 2006-2007 [RP 114-2007].
TUESDAY, 4 SEPTEMBER 2007
ANNOUNCEMENTS
National Assembly and National Council of Provinces
The Speaker and the Chairperson
- Classification of Bills by Joint Tagging Mechanism
(1) The Joint Tagging Mechanism, in terms of Joint Rule 160(6),
classified the following Bill as a section 75 Bill:
(a) Local Government Laws Amendment Bill [B 28 – 2007]
(National Assembly – sec 75).
(2) The Joint Tagging Mechanism, in terms of Joint Rule 160(6),
classified the following Bill as a section 76 Bill:
(a) National Environment Laws Amendment Bill [B 35 – 2007]
(National Assembly – sec 76).
National Council of Provinces
The Chairperson
- Message from National Assembly to National Council of Provinces in respect of Bill passed and transmitted
(1) Bill passed by National Assembly on 4 September 2007 and
transmitted for concurrence:
(a) Repeal of the Black Administration Act and Amendment of
Certain Laws Amendment Bill [B 34 – 2007] (National Assembly –
sec 75).
The Bill has been referred to the Select Committee on Security and
Constitutional Affairs of the National Council of Provinces.
TABLINGS National Assembly and National Council of Provinces
- The Speaker and the Chairperson
(a) Report and Financial Statements of the Office of the Public
Protector of South Africa for 2006-2007, including the Report of
the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements for 2006-2007 [RP
193-2007].
- The Minister of Trade and Industry
(a) Report and Financial Statements of the Export Credit Insurance
Corporation of South Africa for 2006-2007, including the Report of
the Independent Auditors on the Financial Statements for 2006-
2007.
(b) Report and Financial Statements of the South African National
Accreditation System (SANAS) for 2006-2007, including the Report
of the Independent Auditors on the Financial Statements for 2006-
2007.
WEDNESDAY, 5 SEPTEMBER 2007
ANNOUNCEMENTS
National Assembly and National Council of Provinces
The Speaker and the Chairperson
- Draft Bill submitted in terms of Joint Rule 159
(a) Second-Hand Goods Bill, 2007, submitted by the Minister of
Safety and Security. Referred to the Portfolio Committee on Safety
and Security and the Select Committee on Security and
Constitutional Affairs.
TABLINGS
National Assembly and National Council of Provinces
- The Minister of Defence
(a) Report and Financial Statements of Vote 21 – Department of
Defence for 2006-2007, including the Report of the Auditor-General
on the Financial Statements of Vote 21 for 2006-2007.
- The Minister of Finance
(a) Report and Financial Statements of the Development Bank of
Southern Africa Limited for 2006-2007, including the Report of the
Independent Auditors on the Financial Statements for 2006-2007.
(b) Report and Financial Statements of Sasria Limited for 2006-2007,
including the Report of the Independent Auditors on the Financial
Statements for 2006-2007.
(c) Report and Financial Statements of the Accounting Standards
Board (ASB) for 2006-2007, including the Report of the Independent
Auditors on the Financial Statements for 2006-2007 [RP 85-2007].
- The Minister of Education
(a) Report and Financial Statements of the Council on Higher
Education (CHE) for 2006-2007, including the Report of the Auditor-
General on the Financial Statements for 2006-2007.
(b) Report and Financial Statements of the Education Labour
Relations Council (ELRC) for 2006-2007, including the Report of
the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements for 2006-2007 [RP
145-2007].
(c) Report and Financial Statements of the National Student
Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) for 2006-2007, including the Report
of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements for 2006-2007
[RP 180-2007].
- The Minister of Arts and Culture
(a) Report and Financial Statements of the South African Library for
the Blind for 2006-2007, including the Report of the Auditor-
General on the Financial Statements for 2006-2007.
(b) Report and Financial Statements of the South African Heritage
Resources Agency (SAHRA) for 2006-2007, including the Report of
the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements for 2006-2007 [RP
195-2007].
(c) Report and Financial Statements of the National English Literary
Museum for 2006-2007, including the Report of the Auditor-General
on the Financial Statements for 2006-2007.
(d) Report and Financial Statements of the National Heritage Council
for 2006-2007, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the
Financial Statements for 2006-2007 [RP 192-2007].
(e) Report and Financial Statements of The Playhouse Company for
2006-2007, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the
Financial Statements for 2006-2007.
- The Minister of Environmental Affairs and Tourism
(a) Strategic Plan of the Marine Living Resources Fund for 2007 to
2010.
National Council of Provinces
- The Chairperson
(a) Programme 2009 – Review of Priorities for 2007/8 and 2008/9
Financial Years.
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COMMITTEE REPORTS
National Council of Provinces
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Report of the Select Committee on Finance on the Convention between the Republic of South Africa and the Portuguese Republic for the Avoidance of Double Taxation and the Prevention of Fiscal Evasion with respect to Taxes on Income, dated 5 September 2007:
The Select Committee on Finance, having considered the request for approval by Parliament of the Convention between the Republic of South Africa and the Portuguese Republic for the Avoidance of Double Taxation and the Prevention of Fiscal Evasion with respect to Taxes on Income, recommends that the Council, in terms of section 231 (2) of the Constitution, approve the said Convention.
Report to be considered.
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Report of the Select Committee on Finance on the Convention between the Government of the Republic of South Africa and the Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for the Avoidance of Double Taxation and the Prevention of Tax Evasion with respect to Taxes on Income, dated 5 September 2007:
The Select Committee on Finance, having considered the request for approval by Parliament of the Convention between the Government of the Republic of South Africa and the Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for the Avoidance of Double Taxation and the Prevention of Tax Evasion with respect to Taxes on Income, recommends that the Council, in terms of section 231 (2) of the Constitution, approve the said Convention.
Report to be considered.
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Report of the Select Committee on Finance on the Convention between the Republic of South Africa and the Swiss Confederation for the Avoidance of Double Taxation with respect to Taxes on Income, dated 5 September 2007:
The Select Committee on Finance, having considered the request for approval by Parliament of the Convention between the Republic of South Africa and the Swiss Confederation for the avoidance of Double Taxation with respect to Taxes on Income, recommends that the Council, in terms of section 231 (2) of the Constitution, approve the said Convention.
Report to be considered.