National Council of Provinces - 02 November 2010
TUESDAY, 2 NOVEMBER 2010 __
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.
DELEGATION FROM NATIONAL COUNCIL OF NAMIBIA
The CHAIRPERSON OF THE NCOP: Hon members, just before we proceed, I have been informed that we have a delegation of Members of Parliament from the National Council of Namibia. They are visiting the Parliament of South Africa on a study tour. Their leader is hon Jhonny Haikela Hakaye, whom I know very well. Hon Jhonny Haikela Hakaye and I are members of the Pan- African Parliament. I will ask them to stand so that we can see them. [Applause.] Thank you very much.
If the staff can assist, perhaps they should sit somewhere there. They are going to have great difficulty seeing what is happening from where they are. Could you please get my guests to sit here? You must always remember that, please.
NOTICES OF MOTION
Mr D A WORTH: Chairperson, I give notice that I shall move at the next sitting of the Council:
That the Council -
1) notes the shocking and barbaric incident at Pelonomi Hospital, the
largest hospital in the central region in Mangaung, Free State
province, where a 35-year-old female specialist doctor was
assaulted and raped on Saturday whilst doing her rounds in the
neonatal section of the hospital;
2) further notes that three men hit the female doctor in the face with
a brick and raped her in the hospital and she has had to undergo
surgery for facial and head injuries;
3) recognises that doctors and staff have long complained about the
poor and nonexistent security at the hospitals and the result of
the assault and rape is that doctors and personnel are now
frightened to work at night; and
4) acknowledges that drastic steps need to be taken to improve the
security situation at hospitals.
I so move. Thank you.
Mr M W MAKHUBELA: Chairperson, I give notice that I shall move at the next sitting of the Council:
That the Council debates the rights that foreign nationals enjoy, and the legal protection that is afforded to them under the Immigration Act, which Home Affairs and others are obliged to implicitly carry out.
I so move.
Mr K A SINCLAIR: Chairperson, I give notice that I shall move at the next sitting of the Council:
That the Council debates the R2,5 billion spent by the SA Social Security Agency, Sassa, on contractors just for the distribution of grants that could be used to relieve poverty, and the R10 billion not properly accounted for by Sassa in the annual report.
I so move.
Mr S H PLAATJIE: Chairperson, I give notice that I shall move at the next sitting of the Council:
That the Council debates the recommendation of researchers that the use of HIV/Aids hometesting kits by individuals who prefer to use them rather than their having to visit the nearest clinic available to them be seriously considered as an option.
I so move, Chairperson.
Mr M J R DE VILLIERS: Chairperson, I give notice that I shall move at the next sitting of the Council:
That the Council debates the rate of unemployment and what it means to all South Africans.
I so move.
Mr M H MOKGOBI: Chairperson, I give notice that I shall move at the next sitting of the Council:
That the Council —
1) notes that in its efforts to enrich and reward its officials
disguised as consultants through the looting of state resources in
the municipalities that it controls, the Democratic Alliance spends
millions of rand on consultants that are proving useless or do less
than half of the work they are hired to do;
2) further notes that in the City of Cape Town, the former chief
consultant who was fired for misprojection and miscalculation of
the costs of the Bus Rapid Transit System, costing the city
billions of rands, was later given a handshake of R3 million, and
has since been replaced with another consultant, paid far more than
the municipal manager; and
3) takes this opportunity to condemn in the harshest possible terms
this repulsive looting of state resources, especially at a time
when the city builds open toilets and neglects the provision of
basic necessities to the communities in the townships.
I so move.
Mr S D MONTSITSI: Chairperson, I give notice that I shall move at the next sitting of the Council:
That the Council —
1) notes that President Jacob Zuma made the biggest reshuffle of an
executive since 1994;
2) further notes that reconfiguration of the executive is part of the
ANC government’s effort to strengthen the functioning of government
and advance the ANC’s commitment to move faster in changing the
lives of our people in South Africa;
3) takes this opportunity to congratulate the new Ministers in their
new deployment; and
4) conveys its good wishes to the outgoing Ministers who have served
the ANC and the people of South Africa with the utmost dedication
and commitment.
I so move.
Mrs E C VAN LINGEN: Chairperson, I give notice that I shall move at the next sitting of the Council:
That the Council —
1) notes that poverty in Africa is directly influenced by the economic
choices made by the leaders, but unfortunately these leaders have
clearly chosen economic growth and development for their own
pockets;
2) requests –
a) that the ruling party faces the realities of poverty in this
country;
b) takes full responsibility for poverty after their 16 years of
reign;
c) develops an effective economic policy and implements it
immediately to create the five million jobs for all the people
that the President has promised; and
d) immediately provides deadlines for action to be taken against
corrupt officials and public representatives who, through
their greed, make all our people poorer.
I so move.
CONFEDERATION OF AFRICAN FOOTBALL AFRICAN WOMEN’S CHAMPIONSHIP
(Draft Resolution)
Ms D Z RANTHO: Chairperson, I move without notice:
That the Council —
1) notes that the Confederation of African Football, CAF, African
Women’s Championship hosted by South Africa, featuring eight of the
best African women’s soccer teams, started on Sunday, 31 October
2010;
2) further notes that our national women’s team Banyana Banyana won
their first game in Daveyton where they played against Tanzania; and
3) takes this opportunity to congratulate Banyana Banyana and wish them
well in the tournament.
Motion agreed to in accordance with section 65 of the Constitution.
BREAKDOWN OF MUNICIPAL SERVICES
(Draft Resolution)
Mr D V BLOEM: Chairperson, I move without notice:
That the Council -
1) notes that two weeks ago the Moqhaka municipality reported
1 000 cases of diarrhoea and at least 350 people were treated in
hospital because they drank either untreatable or untreated water;
2) also notes that it was also reported that 500 children were sent
home after 100 pupils who allegedly drank contaminated water became
sick, and the town is now relying on local farmers in Kroonstad for
its water supply;
3) further notes that Kroonstad will also be without electricity
because it has an unsettled Eskom bill running into millions;
4) acknowledges that a clear trend is emerging because what is
happening in the Free State is happening in other parts of the
country as well; and
5) recognises that the system of municipal services is breaking down
and that the situation in Gauteng, the Free State, Mpumalanga and
elsewhere is dire.
I so move. [Interjections.]
The CHAIRPERSON OF THE NCOP: Is there any objection to the motion?
HON MEMBERS: Yes!
The CHAIRPERSON OF THE NCOP: In light of the objection, the motion may not be proceeded with. The motion without notice will now become a notice of motion.
RENAMING OF MOROEROE PRIMARY SCHOOL AFTER TSIETSI MASHININI
(Draft Resolution)
Ms B V MNCUBE: Chairperson, I move without notice:
That the Council —
1) notes the renaming of Moroeroe Primary School in Soweto after
Teboho "Tsietsi" Macdonald Mashinini, a student activist who played
a pivotal role in the organisation of the 16 June 1976 protest
against Afrikaans as a compulsory medium of instruction in schools;
and
2) takes this opportunity to congratulate the school management and
the Department of Education for keeping the name and aspirations of
Tsietsi Mashinini alive.
Motion agreed to in accordance with section 65 of the Constitution.
SENSELESS MURDERS IN MARIANNHILL AND SHONGWENI
(Draft Resolution)
Mr D D GAMEDE: Chairperson, I move without notice: That the Council —
1) notes with utter dismay and a deep sense of sorrow the two
senseless incidents of the brutal slaying and massacre of four
family members in Mariannhill, Durban, early on Thursday, 28
October 2010, and the murder of six family members in Shongweni,
about 10 kilometres from Mariannhill, on Tuesday morning, 26
October 2010;
2) further notes that the police have since identified some of the
gang members involved in the killing of the six family members in
Shongweni;
3) takes this opportunity to condemn in the harshest possible terms
such senseless, inhuman and cruel acts and congratulates the police
for working tirelessly to bring the perpetrators to justice; and
4) conveys its heartfelt condolences to the families of the deceased.
Motion agreed to in accordance with section 65 of the Constitution.
ROBBERY AT PENSION PAYPOINT IN NDWEDWE
(Draft Resolution) The HOUSE CHAIRPERSON (Mrs N W Magadla): Chairperson, I move without notice:
That the Council —
1) notes with utter contempt the robbery of a pension paypoint of
about R1,5 million by a gang of 15 armed robbers at Ndwedwe, about
50 kilometres from Durban in KwaZulu-Natal;
2) further notes that six of the robbers were shot dead in a shootout
with police and that a large portion of the money was recovered;
3) takes this opportunity to condemn in the harshest possible terms
the increasing targeting of pension paypoints by vicious and brutal
criminals who leave pensioners emotionally traumatised; and
4) congratulates the police for their swift and determined effort to
track down these heartless criminals.
Motion agreed to in accordance with section 65 of the Constitution.
SAFETY CONCERNS ABOUT USE OF TARA KLAMP
(Draft Resolution)
Mr R A LEES: Chairperson, I move without notice:
That the Council —
1) notes with concern that the Tara Klamp that is extensively used by
the KwaZulu-Natal provincial department of health to circumcise
thousands of men has been shown in trials conducted in Orange Farm
to be unsafe and caused a wide range of complications;
2) further notes that despite the disastrous results of the Orange
Farm trials, the KwaZulu-Natal department of health continues to
use the Tara Klamp, thus putting thousands of men’s health at risk;
and
3) therefore calls on the KwaZulu-Natal department of health to
immediately cease the use of the Tara Klamp as a tool for
circumcision and to only use the forceps-guided method until full
clinical tests have been successfully done on alternative methods
of circumcision to prove their safety and efficacy.
I so move.
The CHAIRPERSON OF THE NCOP: Is there any objection to the motion?
HON MEMBERS: Yes!
The CHAIRPERSON OF THE NCOP: In light of the objection, the motion may not be proceeded with. The motion without notice will now become a notice of motion.
CABINET RESHUFFLE
(Draft Resolution)
Mr A WATSON: Chairperson, I move without notice:
That the Council —
1) notes the reshuffle of the Cabinet by President Zuma;
2) welcomes any move to improve service delivery, including the
implementation of positive changes in the executive;
3) congratulates hon Mildred Oliphant, a previous House Chairperson of
the NCOP, on her appointment as a Minister; and
4) notes with sincere regret that yet again no permanent delegate of
this House was considered for appointment to the executive. I so move. [Laughter.]
The CHAIRPERSON OF THE NCOP: Is there any objection to the motion?
HON MEMBERS: Yes!
The CHAIRPERSON OF THE NCOP: In light of the objection, the motion may not be proceeded with. The motion without notice will now become a notice of motion.
VISIT OF DEPUTY PRESIDENT TO NTUNDA VILLAGE IN NKOMAZI
(Draft Resolution)
Mr A J NYAMBI: Chairperson, I move without notice:
That the Council —
1) notes that Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe, MP, led a government
delegation, including several Ministers and Mpumalanga Premier
David Mabuza, MPL, to Ntunda Village in Nkomazi Local Municipality,
Mpumalanga, visiting several households as part of government’s War
on Poverty campaign;
2) further notes that many villagers raised several concerns about
unemployment, skills development and alack of access to primary
health care and the desire to start their own projects in
subsistence and commercial farming; and
3) takes this opportunity to congratulate the Deputy President on this
important visit which resulted in the launch of a new water
purification plant to address the water needs of the Ntunda Village
community.
Motion agreed to in accordance with section 65 of the Constitution.
VICTORY OF SHARKS IN CURRIE CUP FINAL
(Draft Resolution)
Mnr W F FABER: Voorsitter, ek stel sonder kennisgewing voor:
Dat die Raad —
1) kennis neem dat die Sharks-rugbyspan die naweek die Westelike
Provinsie in die Curriebeker finaal te Durban in die “Shark Tank”
oortuigend – soos natuurlik voorspel is – geklop het met ’n
allemintige 30 punte teenoor 10; en
2) voorts kennis neem dat die Sharks-rugbyspan ook in 2008 die
Curriebeker gewen het en nou weer die trotse houers van die gesogte
Curriebeker is.
Ek stel so voor. (Translation of Afrikaans draft resolution follows.)
[Mr W F FABER: Chairperson, I move without notice:
That the Council –
1) notes that on the weekend the Sharks rugby team beat Western
Province convincingly, as predicted, by 30 points to 10 in the
Currie Cup final in the Shark Tank in Durban; and
(2) further notes that in 2008 the Sharks rugby team also won the Currie Cup and are now once again the proud holders of the sought- after Currie Cup.
I so move.]
The CHAIRPERSON OF THE NCOP: Is there any objection to the motion?
HON MEMBERS: Yes!
The CHAIRPERSON OF THE NCOP: In light of the objection, the motion may not be proceeded with. The motion without notice will now become a notice of motion.
DEVELOPMENT OF SOLAR ENERGY PLANT NEAR UPINGTON
(Draft Resolution)
Mnr C J DE BEER: Voorsitter, ek stel sonder kennisgewing voor:
Dat die Raad —
1) kennis neem en die Noord-Kaap regering gelukwens met die
ontwikkeling van ’n sonkrag-aanleg naby Upington asook die enorme
rol wat hierin gespeel is deur die Departement van Energie en
Minister Dipuo Peters, voormalige Premier van die Noord-Kaap
provinsie;
2) besef dat dit nog ’n poging is om krag aan ons mense te verskaf,
veral langs die Oranjerivier en in ons provinsie; en
3) voorts besef dat Suid-Afrika hiermee ’n nuwe era in kragvoorsiening
betree.
(Translation of Afrikaans draft resolution follows.)
[Mr C J DE BEER: Chairperson, I move without notice:
That the Council -
1) notes and congratulates the Northern Cape government on the
development of a solar energy plant near Upington, as well as the
major role played by the Department of Energy and Minister Dipuo
Peters in contributing to bring this about;
2) further notes that this is another attempt to supply power to our
people in the Northern Cape, especially along the Orange River; and
3) acknowledges that with this South Africa is entering a new era in
power supply.]
Motion agreed to in accordance with section 65 of the Constitution.
EIGHTY PATRONS MURDERED IN KHAYELITSHA TAVERN
(Draft Resolution)
Mr F ADAMS: Chairperson, I move without notice:
That the Council —
1) notes with utter dismay the ruthless and inhumane assassination of
80 patrons in the tavern known as Chillers or Tuka’s Place in
Section H in Khayelitsha in the Western Cape;
2) further notes that two people, including one of the shooters, died
in this inhuman and horrific incident when a number of gunmen with
AK-47s stormed into the packed tavern and sprayed bullets at
patrons; and
3) takes this opportunity to convey its heartfelt condolences to the
families of the deceased and calls on the police to ensure that the
perpetrators of this ruthless and cold-blooded crime are brought to
justice.
Motion agreed to in accordance with section 65 of the Constitution.
The CHAIRPERSON OF THE NCOP: Mr De Villiers, I am going to skip you; you had a chance earlier on. Remember, the time for motions has expired. I am just using my discretion to take the three hands this side and will close the motions thereafter.
BRITISH TOUR OF SA RUGBY TEAM
(Draft Resolution)
Mr J M BEKKER: Chairperson, I move without notice:
That the Council —
1) notes that the SA rugby team will leave South Africa to play
Ireland in Dublin on Saturday;
2) further notes that the team will also play Wales, Scotland and
England before they play the Barbarians at Twickenham as a final
match; and
3) wishes them good luck and gives them all the support to make South
Africans proud, once again.
Motion agreed to in accordance with section 65 of the Constitution.
RECOGNITION OF WESTERN CAPE AS BEST PROVINCIAL ADMINISTRATION IN COUNTRY
(Draft Resolution)
Mr T B BEYLEVELDT: Chairperson, I move without notice:
That the Council —
1) notes that the DA-run Western Cape has comprehensively outperformed
other provincial administrations for the best provincial
administration in the country, with every provincial department and
public entity receiving unqualified audits in the 2009-10 financial
year;
2) also notes that, in four years under the DA’s administration, the
City of Cape Town has been voted “Best City in Africa and the
Middle East” in the Condé Nast Traveller 2010 Readers’ Choice
Awards for a second time; and
3) acknowledges that the Western Cape municipalities were awarded 15
out of the 25 Blue Flag beach awards for security, education,
nature conservation, quality of seawater and general appearance of
beaches.
I so move.
The CHAIRPERSON OF THE NCOP: Is there any objection to the motion?
HON MEMBERS: Yes!
The CHAIRPERSON OF THE NCOP: In light of the objection, the motion may not be proceeded with. The motion without notice will now become a notice of motion.
TRANSPORTATION PROBLEMS FACED BY STUDENTS WRITING FINAL EXAMINATION
(Draft Resolution)
Ms M W MAKGATE: Chairperson, I move without notice:
That the Council —
1) notes with serious contempt that learners of the Konani Pfunzo
Combined School, a farm school located along the N1 between
Beitbridge and Musina in Limpopo, are forced to travel over 100
kilometres to Biaba township to write their senior certificate
examination because their school is not registered with Umalusi;
2) further notes that the farm owner and the Department of Education
are currently engaging in a blame game as to who has to take
responsibility for the utter disregard of the educational needs of
the learners who are subjected to the harshest and laborious walk on
a daily basis when they are expected to write their crucial final
exams; and
3) takes this opportunity to call on the Minister of Basic Education
and the MEC for education in the Limpopo province to intervene to
ensure that the learners are immediately given transport to travel
to the school until the situation is resolved.
Motion agreed to in accordance with section 65 of the Constitution.
CONSIDERATION OF REPORT OF SELECT COMMITTEE ON FINANCE ON REVISED FISCAL FRAMEWORK
Mr C J DE BEER: Chairperson, this is an historic occasion for this House today. The House will be dealing with a report of the Select Committee on Finance on the Revised Fiscal Framework, as tabled by the hon Minister of Finance last week on 28 October 2010. It is a first for the NCOP.
What is very important is that we must look at and evaluate where we come from, that is since 22 April 2009, when the people of South Africa made a decision and gave a mandate to a specific political party, the ANC - to which I belong and am proud of - to govern South Africa [Applause.] What does the ANC say in the manifesto on which the people of South Africa took a decision on 22 April 2009?
The main thrust of fiscal policy, which is countercyclical and expansionary in approach, is designed to best address main policy goals. The policy goals include the creation of decent work; sustainable livelihoods; education; health; rural development; food security and land reform; enhancing safety and security and the human settlement philosophy, and programmes as well as local government that address the needs of the people. This is the policy as defined in that manifesto on page 21. It is in light of this that the Minister of Finance tabled the Revised Fiscal Framework to take South Africa forward.
Coming back to the report of the committee, the Select Committee on Finance conducted its work in terms of section 12(5) of the Money Bills Amendment Procedure and Related Matters Act of 2009, which reads that if the Minister has tabled a Revised Fiscal Framework, it must be referred to a Joint Sitting of the Committees on Finance in the NCOP and the National Assembly for consideration.
The committees received the briefing from the Minister of Finance and the Department of Treasury on 28 October 2010 and deliberated on the Revised Fiscal Framework on 29 October 2010. The two timeframes, Parliament’s programme and the timeframes in the Act, do not gel very well. Parliament will have to review the parliamentary programme from January to December in such a way that committees do the work that has to be done as the money Bills Act requires.
South Africa did not escape the effect of a global economic downturn. Our fiscal policy stance of the previous years assisted us to get through the economic crisis better than countries in Europe like Spain, Greece and Italy. Even America is still battling. A countercyclical fiscal policy stance is crucial to both long-term growth and sustainability in public finances. Real gross domestic product, GDP, growth accelerated to a rate of 3,9% in the first half of this financial year. Expansion in fiscal and monetary policies and lower inflation supported this growth.
The unemployment rate is high; it’s at 25,3%. The question is: How do we utilise the present growth rate and projected growth rate of 3,5% in 2011 and 4,4% in 2013 to create jobs for our people? That is the challenge. We can learn from a country like Brazil that has created 2 million jobs since
- China, India and Brazil are developing economies that are leading the economic growth in the world at this stage.
It will require a change of mind-set from each of us in this country, together with government’s target of a 7% growth rate over 10 years to create 5,5 million jobs. We will have to work harder and smarter, and stringent control over government’s spending will be required. An economic climate has to be created for ordinary citizens to save more money.
The committee observed that the consolidated government deficit is projected to decrease from 6,3% of GDP in the 2010-11 financial year to 3,2% of the GDP in 2013-14 financial year. It further noted that the projected reduction in government deficit was driven, amongst other things, by the strong uptake in the revenue and the stabilisation in noninterest spending.
National Treasury indicated that growth in expenditure will need to moderate as debt service costs increase over the Medium-Term Expenditure Framework, MTEF, period. National Treasury undertook to continue pursuing a countercyclical fiscal policy that will aim to grow revenue while gradually reducing noninterest stimulus spending. However, while meeting growth expectations, it is important to keep the fiscal trajectory on a sustainable path. The committee noted that revenue, as a percentage of the GDP, will increase at a rate of 0,2% per year over the next three years. Over the same period, expenditure is expected to decline at a rate of 0,4%, 0,5% and 0,5% respectively. As revenue increases and expenditure decreases, the budget deficit is projected to decrease gradually to 0% in the 2018-19 financial year.
Over the MTEF period, government departments are requested to reprioritise programmes in order to be efficient and effective. In view of the 2010 audit outcomes by the Auditor-General on various government departments, this calls for more stringent control measures on expenditure and prudent financial management. The committee recognises that the revenue-sharing formula of the Southern African Customs Union, Sacu, is currently under review and that Sacu’s council will meet in December 2010 to resolve this matter. The committee accepts that this revision should be done carefully, without jeopardising the economic stability in member countries. The committee noted that, over the long term, higher economic growth will support debt reduction and enable government to rebuild the fiscal space.
The committee noted that the 2010 Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement, MTBPS, estimated that the debt amount will be approximately 40% of the GDP in the 2015-16 financial year. If the economy experiences another recession and the level of debt is higher than projected in the 2015-16 financial years, the committee foresees major challenges. While the MTBPS indicated that the exact level of debt will largely depend on the pace of economic growth, the committee is of the view that there is still an element of economic uncertainty. However, the committee fully endorses the fact that the economy is currently in a solid position.
In conclusion, the committee would like to commend National Treasury for the fact that South Africa came first in the world in a budget transparency survey conducted by the International Budget Partnership. We are number one in the world. This achievement resulted from years of commitment to the reform of the budget system towards greater transparency and potential for accountability and participation.
Based on its deliberations, the committee recommended that National Treasury should take appropriate steps aimed at reducing the level of debt at a faster rate in order to further create an economic cushion in the event of another economic recession in the near future. National Treasury should provide a detailed report to the committee on how government intends to guarantee fiscal stability, including a contingency plan in the case of a double-dip recession. This report should be submitted to Parliament within 45 days after its adoption by the House, and National Treasury should provide a detailed report to the committee on the impact of a zero- rating value-added tax on books on the fiscal framework. Finally, National Treasury should resolve issues pertaining to Sacu’s revenue-sharing formula as a matter of urgency.
Chairperson, we put this report to the House for adoption. I thank you. [Applause.]
Debate concluded.
Question put: That the Report be adopted.
IN FAVOUR: Eastern Cape, Free State, Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, Limpopo, Mpumalanga, Northern Cape, North West, Western Cape.
Report accordingly adopted in accordance with section 65 of the Constitution.
TRANSPORT LAWS REPEAL BILL
(Consideration of Bill and of Report thereon)
Mr M P SIBANDE: Chairperson and hon members, the Department of Transport commissioned the SA Law Commission to undertake the task of revising the South African Statute Book with a view to identifying and providing recommendations for the repeal or amendment of legislation that is inconsistent, redundant or obsolete in terms of the equality clause in the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa.
The SA Law Commission, in partnership with the Department of Transport, conducted research about transport legislation and established that there are 2 800 Acts on the Statute Book. Of these, 218 were identified as Acts administered by the Department of Transport. The results of the research indicated that there were some statutes administered by the Department of Transport that needed to be repealed completely, while others needed to be repealed partially. The repeal processes affected a total of 51 Acts. At the same time, certain provisions of 14 Acts were to be repealed. The committee had to consider the fact that certain Acts and provisions were at odds with the Constitution and their purpose was no longer relevant to the new democratic order.
These amending Bills must be viewed in the context of the government policy that seeks to ensure integrated services. One of the main ways to achieve this is ensuring that we do not have legislation that will hinder these processes and ultimately slow down the processes of transformation. As far back as 1995, discussions took place to ensure that the future transport system in the new democratic dispensation had as its emphasis a sound publicly owned transport system that functioned well and provided quality services to our people.
We should note that the progress over the past 15 years has led to substantial improvement in the transport system, which has ensured greater safety, efficiency and affordable transportation. This momentum constituted a conscious and dedicated effort to ensure not only better service delivery, but, equally, ways to address the creation of decent jobs within the sector. This amending Bill is in accordance with these broad principles.
In addressing the objectives of the Bill, it seeks to repeal a number of redundant or obsolete laws. The Bill contains two Schedules. Schedule 1 lists Acts that may be repealed in their entirety. These Acts were enacted for a specific purpose, which has been achieved, and, currently, they need to be repealed. Schedule 2 seeks to repeal certain provisions of the laws listed therein that, as a consequence of Schedule 1, have become obsolete.
The Department of Transport presented the Bill to the committee and placed in context what informed the crafting of the Bill. The committee noted that Schedule 1 listed Acts that needed to be repealed in their entirety, whilst Schedule 2 listed laws where only certain provisions needed to be repealed. The Select Committee on Public Services, having considered the Transport Laws Repeal Bill, unanimously adopted the Bill without amendments. Members expressed their satisfaction and unanimously approved the motion and report supporting the Bill.
In conclusion, the Bill has progressed in line with the drive towards ensuring better administration of the transport system and strategic goals of the department as outlined in the Medium-Term Strategic Framework. In this regard, this Bill seeks to lay the basis for new legislation and transport policy processes to ensure safe, reliable and efficient public transport. It should build a process of infrastructure momentum and create decent jobs and a caring economy.
Having considered the Transport Laws Repeal Bill, which was referred to it by the National Assembly, the Select Committee on Public Services supports the Bill without amendments. Thank you. [Applause.]
Debate concluded.
Bill agreed to in accordance with section 75 of the Constitution.
CONSIDERATIN OF REPORT OF SELECT COMMITTEE ON CO-OPERATIVE GOVERNANCE AND TRADITIONAL AFFAIRS – DRAFT DISASTER MANAGEMENT VOLUNTEER REGULATIONS AND EXPLANATORY MEMORANDUM ON OBJECTS OF THE REGULATIONS
CONSIDERATION OF REPORT OF SELECT COMMITTEE ON CO-OPERATIVE GOVERNANCE AND TRADITIONAL AFFAIRS – DRAFT REGULATIONS ON PARTICIPATION OF MUNICIPAL STAFF MEMBERS AS CANDIDATES FOR NATIONAL, PROVINCIAL AND MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS
Mr M H MOKGOBI: Chair, the Draft Disaster Management Volunteer Regulations and Explanatory Memorandum on the Object of the Regulations are regulations that exist in terms of section 59 of the Disaster Management Act, Act 57 of 2002, which deals with the establishment of a unit of volunteers to participate in disaster management in a municipal area.
The regulations empower the Minister for Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs in case of a disaster, whether man-made or natural. The allowance is to bring in volunteers to an area hit by a disaster. The observation of the committee is that it is satisfied, and the inputs were consolidated. Therefore, the committee makes a recommendation to the House to approve that the regulations and memorandum be made effective.
The Draft Regulations on the Participation of Municipal Staff Members as Candidates for National, Provincial and Municipal Elections are in terms of section 71(a) of the Local Government: Municipal Systems Act, Act 32 of 2000, as amended in 2008. This provision of the Act empowers the Minister to prescribe limits and conditions in the form of regulations for all municipal staff members who, during the election period, stand to be elected to public office. In terms of these proposed regulations, a municipal staff member will be deemed to have resigned from his or her employment from the date of occupation, on a full-time basis, of the designated public office, either in the national Parliament, provincial legislature or municipal council. The observation of the committee is that the regulations make the election impartial. Therefore the committee agrees and recommends the regulations to this House for approval, because they are important. I thank you. [Applause.]
Debate concluded.
Question put: That the Report on Draft Disaster Management Volunteer Regulations and Explanatory Memorandum on Objects of the Regulations be adopted.
The CHAIRPERSON OF THE NCOP: Order! I shall now put the question in respect of the Third Order. The question is that the report be adopted.
In accordance with Rule 71, I shall allow the provinces the opportunity to make their declaration of vote if they so wish. Is there any province that wishes to do so?
Mr D V BLOEM: Chairperson …
The CHAIRPERSON OF THE NCOP: Yes, Mr Bloem. Mr D V BLOEM: Is there no time for declarations?
The CHAIRPERSON OF THE NCOP: But I just said so.
Mr D V BLOEM: It’s a short one, Chairperson.
The CHAIRPERSON OF THE NCOP: Do you want to make a declaration?
Mr D V BLOEM: Yes, please, sir.
The CHAIRPERSON OF THE NCOP: Continue. [Interjections.]
Mr D V BLOEM: The question is why did the … [Interjections.]
The CHAIRPERSON OF THE NCOP: Order, order, Mr Bloem! Yes, hon Chief Whip.
The CHIEF WHIP OF THE NCOP: Chairperson, on a point of order: Can we check whether hon Bloem is going to make that declaration on behalf of the Free State and whether he has a mandate from the Free State province to do so?
The CHAIRPERSON OF THE NCOP: Oh, yes. By the way, thank you for that correction.
Mr D V BLOEM: The Free State gave me the permission, Chair. [Interjections.] It’s a question … I’ll change it to a question then.
The CHAIRPERSON OF THE NCOP: Let me just check with the head of the delegation. Does Mr Bloem have a mandate for that? [Interjections.] You do not have a mandate. Unfortunately, it is a provincial issue, a section 65 matter.
Mr D V BLOEM: It was just a small question, Chair.
The CHAIRPERSON OF THE NCOP: We now proceed to the voting. When I call the name of the province, the delegation head will vote by pressing button four for those who vote in favour, button two for those who vote against, and button three for those who abstain.
Have all provinces voted? If you have made a mistake, you have a chance to correct your voting. The voting is closed. I will call on the staff to give me the results. All nine provinces voted in favour. I therefore declare the report adopted in terms of section 65 of the Constitution.
IN FAVOUR: Eastern Cape, Free State, Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, Limpopo, Mpumalanga, Northern Cape, North West, Western Cape.
Report on Draft Disaster Management Volunteer Regulations and Explanatory Memorandum on Objects of the Regulations accordingly adopted in accordance with section 65 of the Constitution.
Question put: That the Report on Draft Regulations on Participation of Municipal Staff Members as Candidates for National, Provincial and Municipal Elections be adopted.
IN FAVOUR: Eastern Cape, Free State, Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, Limpopo, Mpumalanga, Northern Cape, North West, Western Cape.
Report on Draft Regulations on Participation of Municipal Staff members as Candidates for National, Provincial and Municipal Elections accordingly adopted in accordance with section 65 of the Constitution.
The Council adjourned at 14:58. ____
ANNOUNCEMENTS, TABLINGS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
WEDNESDAY, 27 OCTOBER 2010
ANNOUNCEMENTS
National Assembly and National Council of Provinces The Speaker and the Chairperson
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Draft Bills submitted in terms of Joint Rule 159
1) Division of Revenue Amendment Bill, 2010, submitted by the Minister of Finance. Referred to the Standing Committee on Appropriations and the Select Committee on Appropriations.
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Introduction of Bills
(1) The Minister of Finance
a) Adjustments Appropriation Bill [B 34 – 2010] (National Assembly
– proposed sec 77).
b) Division of Revenue Amendment Bill [B 35 – 2010] (National
Assembly – proposed sec 76) [Explanatory summary of Bill and
prior notice of its introduction published in Government
Gazette No 33652 of 14 October 2010.]
Introduction and 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 Bills may be submitted to the JTM within three
parliamentary working days.
2) The Minister of Basic Education
a) Basic Education Laws Amendment Bill [B 26 – 2010] (National
Assembly – proposed sec 76) [Explanatory summary of Bill and
prior notice of its introduction published in Government
Gazette No 33666 of 22 October 2010.]
Introduction and referral to the Portfolio Committee on Basic
Education 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 Bills may be submitted to the JTM
within three parliamentary working days.
(3) The Portfolio Committee on Justice and Constitutional
Development
a) Repeal of the Black Administration Act and Amendment of
Certain Laws Amendment Bill [B 37 – 2010] (National Assembly –
proposed sec 75) [Explanatory summary of Bill and prior notice
of its introduction published in Government Gazette No 33580
of 23 September 2010.]
Bill initiated by the Portfolio Committee on Justice and
Constitutional Development of the National Assembly, and
referred 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 Bills may be submitted to the JTM within three
parliamentary working days.
National Council of Provinces The Chairperson
- Referral to Committees of papers tabled
1) The following paper is referred to the Select Committee on Finance
and the Select Committee on Appropriations for consideration and
report in accordance with their mandates as set out in section 6 of
the Money Bills Amendment Procedure and Related Matters Act, 2009
(No 9 of 2009), and for consideration of the revised fiscal
framework by the Select Committee on Finance in accordance with
section 12 of the same Act:
(a) Medium Term Budget Policy Statement 2010 [RP 233-2010].
TABLINGS
National Assembly and National Council of Provinces
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The Minister of Finance
a) Medium Term Budget Policy Statement 2010 [RP 233-2010].
b) Adjustments Appropriation Bill 2010 [B 34 - 2010].
c) Division of Revenue Amendment Bill 2010 [B 35 - 2010]
d) Adjusted Estimates of National Expenditure 2010 [RP 232-2010] which
includes:
1. Vote No 1 – “The Presidency” – Adjustments Estimates, 2010-2011;
2. Vote No 2 – “Parliament” – Adjustments Estimates, 2010-2011;
3. Vote No 3 – “Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs” –
Adjustments Estimates, 2010-2011;
4. Vote No 4 – “Home Affairs” – Adjustments Estimates, 2010-2011;
5. Vote No 5 – “International Relations and Cooperation” –
Adjustments Estimates, 2010-2011;
6. Vote No 6 – “Public Works” – Adjustments Estimates, 2010-2011;
7. Vote No 7 – “Women, Children and People with Disabilities” –
Adjustments Estimates, 2010-2011;
8. Vote No 8 – “Government Communications and Information System” –
Adjustments Estimates, 2010-2011;
9. Vote No 9 – “National Treasury” – Adjustments Estimates, 2010-
2011;
10. Vote No 10 – “Public Enterprises” – Adjustments Estimates, 2010-
2011;
11. Vote No 11 – “Public Service and Administration” – Adjustments
Estimates, 2010-2011;
12. Vote No 12 – “Statistics South Africa” – Adjustments Estimates,
2010-2011;
13. Vote No 13 – “Arts and Culture” – Adjustments Estimates, 2010-
2011;
14. Vote No 14 – “Basic Education” – Adjustments Estimates, 2010-
2011;
15. Vote No 15 – “Health” – Adjustments Estimates, 2010-2011;
16. Vote No 16 – “Higher Education and Training” – Adjustments
Estimates, 2010-2011;
17. Vote No 17 – “Labour” – Adjustments Estimates, 2010-2011;
18. Vote No 18 – “Social Development” – Adjustments Estimates, 2010-
2011;
19. Vote No 19 – “Sport and Recreation South Africa” – Adjustments
Estimates, 2010-2011;
20. Vote No 20 – “Correctional Services” – Adjustments Estimates,
2010-2011;
21. Vote No 21 – “Defence and Military Veterans” – Adjustments
Estimates, 2010-2011;
22. Vote No 22 – “Independent Complaints Directorate” – Adjustments
Estimates, 2010-2011;
23. Vote No 23 – “Justice and Constitutional Development” –
Adjustments Estimates, 2010-2011;
24. Vote No 24 – “Police” – Adjustments Estimates, 2010-2011;
25. Vote No 25 – “Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries” – Adjustments
Estimates, 2010-2011;
26. Vote No 26 – “Communications” – Adjustments Estimates, 2010-2011;
27. Vote No 27 – “Economic Development” – Adjustments Estimates, 2010-
2011;
28. Vote No 28 – “Energy” – Adjustments Estimates, 2010-2011;
29. Vote No 29 – “Environmental Affairs” – Adjustments Estimates,
2010-2011;
30. Vote No 30 – “Human Settlements” – Adjustments Estimates, 2010-
2011;
31. Vote No 31 – “Mineral Resources” – Adjustments Estimates, 2010-
2011;
32. Vote No 32 – “Rural Development and Land Reform” – Adjustments
Estimates, 2010-2011;
33. Vote No 33 – “Science and Technology” – Adjustments Estimates,
2010-2011;
34. Vote No 34 – “Tourism” – Adjustments Estimates, 2010-2011;
35. Vote No 35 – “Trade and Industry” – Adjustments Estimates, 2010-
2011;
36. Vote No 36 – “Transport” – Adjustments Estimates, 2010-2011;
37. Vote No 37 – “Water Affairs” – Adjustments Estimates, 2010-2011.
- The Minister of Correctional Services
(a) Report and Financial Statements of the Judicial Inspectorate for
Correctional Services for 2009-2010 [RP 260-2010].
National Council of Provinces
- The Chairperson
(a) Statement on allegations of possible maladministration, serious
malpractices, nepotism and fraudulent and corruptive practices
within Maphumulo Municipality (KwaZulu-Natal) in terms of section
106(1)(b) of the Local Government: Municipal Systems Act, 2000 (Act
No 32 of 2000).
Referred to the Select Committee on Cooperative Governance and
Traditional Affairs for consideration.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
National Council of Provinces
- Report of the Select Committee on Trade and International Relations on the Accession to the African Charter on Democracy, Elections and Governance, dated 27 October 2010: The Select Committee on Trade and International Relations, having considered the request for approval by Parliament of the Accession to the African Charter on Democracy, Elections and Governance, referred to it, recommends that the Council, in terms of section 231(2) of the Constitution, approve the said Accession.
Report to be considered
THURSDAY, 28 OCTOBER 2010
ANNOUNCEMENTS
National Assembly and National Council of Provinces
The Speaker and the Chairperson
- Introduction of Bills - correction
(1) In the ATC of 27 October 2010, the Basic Education Laws
Amendment Bill [B 36 – 2010] (National Assembly – proposed sec 76)
was incorrectly introduced as B 26 – 2010. The correct number of
the Bill is B 36 – 2010.
National Council of Provinces
The Chairperson
- Message from National Assembly to National Council of Provinces in respect of Bills passed by Assembly and transmitted to Council
(1) Bill passed by National Assembly and transmitted for concurrence
on 28 October 2010:
(a) Local Government: Municipal Electoral Amendment Bill [B
27B – 2010] (National Assembly – sec 75).
The Bills have been referred to the Select Committee on
Social Services of the National Council of Provinces.
TABLINGS
National Assembly and National Council of Provinces
- The Minister of Finance
(a) Consolidated Financial Information for the year ended 31 March
2010 [RP 265-2010].
(b) Report and Financial Statements of the Reconstruction and
Development Programme (RDP) Fund for 2009-2010, including the
Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and
Performance Information for 2009-2010 [RP 264-2010].
- The Minister of Police
(a) Report and Financial Statements of the Private Security Industry
Regulatory Authority for 2009-2010, including the Report of the
Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance
Information for 2009-2010 [RP 205-2010].
- The Minister of Higher Education and Training
(a) Report and Financial Statements of the Services Sector Education
and Training Authority (Services-Seta) for 2009-2010, including the
Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and
Performance Information for 2009-2010 [RP 114-2010].
Please note: The above report and accompanying documents were
submitted to Parliament by 30 September 2010.
National Council of Provinces
- The Chairperson
(a) Petition from the Community of Ladybrand with regard to the
failure by the Mantsopa Municipality.
Referred to the Select Committee on Petitions and Members’
Legislative Proposals for consideration and report.
(b) Petition from the SA Disability Concerned Group, in
Johannesburg with regard to challenges facing disabled people in
South Africa.
Referred to the Select Committee on Petitions and Members’
Legislative Proposals for consideration and report.
(c) Submission of petitions from Magistrate Wolmarans, Johannesburg
Magistrate Court (Mrs LCEG Khumalo).
Referred to the Select Committee on Petitions and Members’
Legislative Proposals for consideration and report.
(d) Submission of petitions from the community of Phakamisa in King
Williams Town with regard to slow service delivery in wards 34 and
41.
Referred to the Select Committee on Petitions and Members’
Legislative Proposals for consideration and report.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
National Council of Provinces
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Report of the Select Committee on Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs on the Draft Regulations on Participation of Municipal Staff Members as Candidates for National, Provincial and Municipal Elections, dated 26 October 2010:
The Select Committee on Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, having considered the Draft Regulations on Participation of Municipal Staff Members as Candidates for National, Provincial and Municipal Elections drafted in terms of section 71A of the Local Government: Municipal Systems Act, 2000 (Act No. 32 of 2000), referred to the Committee, reports that it is satisfied with the Regulations.
Report to be considered.
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Report of the Select Committee on Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs on the Draft Disaster Management Volunteer Regulations and Explanatory Memorandum on the Objects of the Regulations, dated 26 October 2010:
The Select Committee on Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, having considered the Draft Disaster Management Volunteer Regulations and Explanatory Memorandum on the Objects of the Regulations drafted in terms of section 59 of the Disaster Management Act, 2002 (Act No. 57 of 2002), referred to the Committee, reports that it recommends the House to approve the Regulations and Memorandum.
Report to be considered.
FRIDAY, 29 OCTOBER 2010
ANNOUNCEMENTS
National Assembly and National Council of Provinces
The Speaker and the Chairperson
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Draft Bills submitted in terms of Joint Rule 159
1) Correctional Matters Amendment Bill, 2010, submitted by the Minister of Correctional Services. Referred to the Portfolio Committee on Correctional Services and the Select Committee on Security and Constitutional Development.
TABLINGS
National Council of Provinces
- The Chairperson
(a) Submission of petition from the community of Ladybrand with
regard to the failure by the Mantsopa municipality to provide basic
services to its community.
Referred to the Select Committee on Petitions and Members’
Legislative Proposals for consideration and report.
Correction: The above entry replaces item 1(a) under Tablings in
the name of The Chairperson: National Council of
Provinces
in the Announcements, Tablings and Committee Reports of
28 October 2010, on p 3490.
(b) Submission of petition from Ms Khumalo, with regard to the
conduct of Magistrate Wolmarans of the Johannesburg Magistrate’s
Court.
Referred to the Select Committee on Petitions and Members’
Legislative Proposals for consideration and report.
Correction: The above entry replaces item 1(c) under Tablings in
the name of The Chairperson: National Council of
Provinces
in the Announcements, Tablings and Committee Reports of
28 October 2010, on p 3491.
MONDAY, 1 NOVEMBER 2010
TABLINGS
National Assembly and National Council of Provinces
- The Minister of Tourism
a) Agreement between the Government of the Republic of South Africa
and the Government of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam on co-
operation in the field of tourism, tabled in terms of section
231(3) of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996.
b) Explanatory Memorandum to the Agreement between the Government of
the Republic of South Africa and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam
on co-operation in the field of tourism.
- The Minister of Arts and Culture
(a) Report and Financial Statements of Vote 12 – Department of Arts
and Culture for 2009-10, including the Report of the Auditor-
General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for
2009-10.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
National Council of Provinces
- Report of the Select Committee on Finance on the 2010 Revised Fiscal Framework, dated 29 October 2010
The Select Committee on Finance, having considered the 2010 Revised
Fiscal Framework, reports as follows:
- Introduction
Section 12(3) of the Money Bills Amendment Procedure and Related Matters Act, Act No. 9 of 2009 (the Money Bills Act) requires that the Minister of Finance tables a revised fiscal framework with the national adjustments budget if the adjustments budget effects changes to the fiscal framework.
Section 12(5) of the Money Bills Act further requires that the revised fiscal framework be referred to a joint sitting of the Select Committee on Finance and the Standing Committee on Finance for consideration and reporting.
The 2010 revised fiscal framework was tabled in the National Assembly of Parliament by the Minister of Finance, Mr Pravin Gordan, on 27 October 2010 and the National Assembly referred it to the National Council of Provinces (NCOP). In the NCOP, the 2010 revised fiscal framework was referred to the Select Committee on Finance for consideration and reporting. The Select Committee on Finance and the Standing Committee on Finance, in a joint sitting, were briefed by the Minister of Finance and senior officials from National Treasury on the 2010 revised fiscal framework on the 28 October 2010.
- Committee’s Observations
The Select Committee on Finance (the Committee) noted that the consolidated government deficit is projected to decrease from 6.3 per cent of the gross domestic product (GDP) in the 2010/11 financial year to 3.2 per cent of GDP in the 2013/14 financial year. The projected reduction in government deficit was driven, amongst other things, by the strong uptake in revenue and the stabilization in non-interest spending. National Treasury indicated that growth in expenditure will need to moderate as debt service costs increase over the Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF). National Treasury undertook to continue to pursue a counter-cyclical fiscal policy that will aim to grow revenues while gradually reducing non-interest stimulus spending. It is however important to keep the fiscal trajectory on a sustainable path while meeting growth expectations.
The Committee noted that revenue, as a percentage of GDP, is increasing at a rate of 0.2 per cent per year over the next three years (that is 28.7, 28.9 and 29.1 per cent in the 2011/12, 2012/13 and 2013/14 financial years, respectively). On the same period, expenditure is declining at a rate of 0.4, 0.5 and 0.5 per cent, respectively. As revenue increases and expenditure decreases, the budget deficit is projected to decrease, gradually, to zero per cent in the 2018/19 financial year.
Over the MTEF period, government departments are requested to reprioritise programmes in order to be efficient and effective. In view of the 2010 audit outcomes by the Auditor General on various government departments, this calls for more stringent control measures on expenditure and prudent financial management.
The Committee recognizes that the Southern Africa Customs Union’s (SACU) revenue sharing formula is currently under review and that the SACU’s Council will meet in December 2010 to resolve this matter. The Committee accepts that this revision should be done carefully and without jeopardizing the economic stability in member counties like Botswana, Lesotho, Namibia and Swaziland (BLNS). The Committee advises that the revenue sharing formula should be favourable towards the South African fiscal burden in order to support South Africa’s ability to boost revenue collection, and consequently increase revenue as a percentage of GDP.
The Committee noted that, over the long term, higher economic growth will support debt reduction, enabling government to rebuild the fiscal space.
The Committee noted that the 2010 Medium Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) estimated that the debt amount will be approximately 40 per cent of GDP in the 2015/16 financial year. If the economy experiences another recession and the level of debt is as projected in the 2015/16 financial year, the Committee foresees major challenges. While the MTBPS indicated that the exact level of debt will largely depend on the pace of economic growth, the Committee is of the view that there is still an element of economic uncertainty. The Committee however fully endorses the fact that the economy is currently in a solid position.
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Conclusion The Committee would like to commend National Treasury that South Africa scored first in the world in the survey of budget transparency of the International Budget Partnership. This achievement results from years of commitment to the reform of the budget system towards greater transparency and greater potential for accountability and participation.
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Recommendations
Having considered the revised fiscal framework and revenue proposals, the Select Committee on Finance recommends the following:
4.1 That National Treasury should take appropriate steps aimed at reducing the level of debt at a faster rate in order to further create “an economic cushion” in the event of another economic recession in the near term.
4.2 That National Treasury should provide a detailed report to the Committee on how Government intends to guarantee fiscal stability including a contingency plan in case of a “double dip” recession. This report should be submitted to Parliament within 45 days after the adoption of this report by the House.
4.3 That National Treasury should provide a detailed report to the Committee on the impact of a zero rating value added tax (VAT) on books on the fiscal framework. This report should be submitted to Parliament within 45 days after the adoption of this report by the House.
4.4 That National Treasury should resolve issues pertaining to the SACU’s revenue sharing formula as a matter of urgency. 4.5 That the House accepts the Revised Fiscal Framework.
Report to be considered
TUESDAY, 2 NOVEMBER
ANNOUNCEMENTS
National Assembly and National Council of Provinces
The Speaker and the Chairperson
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Bills passed by Houses – to be submitted to President for assent (1) Bill passed by National Council of Provinces on 2 November 2010:
a) Transport Laws Repeal Bill [B 19B – 2010] (National Assembly – sec 75). -
Classification of Bills by Joint Tagging Mechanism (JTM)
(1) The JTM 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 37 – 2010] (National Assembly –
sec 75).
(2) The JTM in terms of Joint Rule 160(6) classified the following
Bill as a section 76 Bill:
a) Division of Revenue Amendment Bill [B 35 – 2010] (National
Assembly – sec 76(1)).
(3) The JTM in terms of Joint Rule 160(6) classified the following
Bill as a money Bill:
a) Adjustments Appropriation Bill [B 34 – 2010] (National
Assembly – sec 77).
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Assent by President in respect of Bills
1) Taxation Laws Amendment Bill [B 28 – 2010] – Act No 7 of 2010 (assented to and signed by President on 31 October 2010).
2) Voluntary Disclosure Programme and Taxation Laws Second Amendment Bill [B 29 – 2010] – Act No 8 of 2010 (assented to and signed by President on 31 October 2010).
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Draft Bills submitted in terms of Joint Rule 159
1) Companies Amendment Bill, 2010, submitted by the Minister of Trade and Industry.
Referred to the Portfolio Committee on Trade and Industry and the Select Committee on Trade and International Relations.
National Council of Provinces
The Chairperson
- Message from National Assembly to National Council of Provinces in respect of Bills passed by Assembly and transmitted to Council
(1) Bills passed by National Assembly and transmitted for
concurrence on 2 November 2010:
(a) Geoscience Amendment Bill [B 12B – 2010] (National
Assembly – sec 75).
The Bill has been referred to the Select Committee on
Economic Development of the National Council of Provinces.
(b) Repeal of the Black Administration Act and Amendment of
Certain Laws Amendment Bill [B 37 – 2010] (National Assembly –
sec 75).
The Bill has been referred to the Select Committee on Security
and Constitutional Development of the National Council of
Provinces.
- Referral to Committees of papers tabled
1) The following paper is referred to the Select Committee on
Appropriations in terms of the Money Bills Amendment Procedure and
Related Matters Act, 2009:
(a) Division of Revenue Amendment Bill [B 35 - 2010] (National
Assembly – sec 76(1)).
COMMITTEE REPORTS National Council of Provinces
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Report of the Select Committee on Social Services on the Births and Deaths Registration Amendment Bill [B18B – 2010] (National Assembly – sec 75), dated 2 November 2010:
The Select Committee on Social Services, having considered the subject of the Births and Deaths Registration Amendment Bill [B18B – 2010] (National Assembly – sec 75), referred to it, and classified by the JTM as a Section 75 Bill, reports the Bill with proposed amendments as follows: Clause 1
On page 2, in line 10, to delete “facial patterns”.
Report to be considered
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Report of the Select Committee on Social Services on the Local Government: Municipal Electoral Amendment Bill [B27B – 2010] (National Assembly – sec 75), dated 2 November 2010:
The Select Committee on Social Services, having considered the subject of the Local Government: Municipal Electoral Amendment Bill [B27 B – 2010] (National Assembly – sec 75), referred to it, and classified by the JTM as a Section 75 Bill, reports that it has agreed to the Bill.
Report to be considered