This week in Parliament, committees are set to address critical issues ranging from municipal financial accountability and energy policy to electoral processes and public health. Adding to this busy schedule, the President will be addressing the National Assembly on Wednesday for the debate on ‘vote 1: the presidency’, and again on Thursday for the resumption of debate on ‘vote 1: the presidency’ (reply). On Tuesday, the Portfolio Committee on Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs will engage with DCoG, SALGA, and provinces on preventing unfunded municipal budgets and consequences for non-compliance. The Select Committee on Agriculture, Land Reform and Mineral Resources will be briefed by the Department of Energy and Electricity on the Renewable Energy Sector Master Plan, with an emphasis on youth opportunities. The Select Committee on Public Infrastructure & Minister in the Presidency will receive briefings on the Strategic Plans, APPs, and Budgets of the Independent Development Trust (IDT) and the Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB). The Portfolio Committee on Home Affairs will hear from the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) on the 2024 National and Provincial Election Report. Public hearings on the Tobacco Products and Electronic Delivery Systems Control Bill will continue at the Portfolio Committee on Health. The Standing Committee on Appropriations will consider and adopt reports on the 2025 Appropriation Bill and Eskom Debt Amendment Relief Bill, while the Standing Committee on Public Accounts (SCOPA) will hold hearings on the audit outcomes and financial statements of the South African Post Office.

On Wednesday, the Select Committee on Economic Development and Trade will receive a briefing from the Department of Tourism on its Vote and Annual Performance Plans, and a separate briefing from SEDFA, the Department of Small Business Development, and the Department of Tourism on the Tourism Equity Fund. The Portfolio Committee on Public Works and Infrastructure will brief on the status of Telkom Towers and Parliamentary Villages Board. The Select Committee on Appropriations will consider final mandates on the 2025 Division of Revenue Bill and draft reports on the 2025 Division of Revenue Bill and Public Sector Pension and Related Payments Bill. The Portfolio Committee on Electricity and Energy will be briefed by Eskom on its revised Just Energy Transition (JET) Plan. Public hearings on the Tobacco Products and Electronic Delivery Systems Control Bill will continue at the Portfolio Committee on Health, and the Standing Committee on Finance will conduct clause-by-clause deliberations on the Revenue Laws Amendment Bill.

Later in the week, on Thursday, the Joint Standing Committee on Financial Management of Parliament will hold a follow-up engagement with Parliament’s management on outstanding matters. Concluding the week on Friday, the Portfolio Committee on Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs will engage on the state of Sarah Baartman District Municipality, and the Joint Standing Committee on Defence will receive updates from Armscor and the Division Defence Materiel on SANDF spare parts procurement and related delays.

National Assembly Programme

MONDAY, 14 JULY

• CONSTITUENCY DAY

TUESDAY, 15 JULY

• 09:00 – 12:30: Committees
• MINI PLENARIES:
• 10:00 – 12:00:
  

  • Debate on Vote 8: National Treasury (State Security)
  • Debate on Vote 37: Sport, Arts and Culture (M46)

• 14:00 – ±17:45:
  

• Debate on Vote 2: Parliament (135)
• Consideration of Reports on Budget Votes (no debates)
• Consideration of Report of PC on International Relations and Cooperation and Select Committee on Security and Justice on Draft SADC Protocol on the Regional Parliament, 27 June 2025 (ATC, 30 June 2025, p 156) (51) (declarations)
• Consideration of Report of PC on Police & Agriculture on Petition from PPS STOP Farm Killings (NPC) and AgriAlert SA, calling on the National Assembly to investigate attacks on farming communities (submitted by Mr P P Sitho) (ATC, 22 May 2025, p 4) (51) (declarations)

WEDNESDAY, 16 JULY

• 09:00 – 12:30: Committees
• 10:00: Chief Whips’ Forum (Closed meeting)
• 14:00 – ±20:30: PLENARY
  

• Debate on Vote 1: The Presidency

THURSDAY, 17 JULY

• 08:30: Programme Committee
• 10:00: Caucus
• 14:00: PLENARY
  

• Resumption of debate on Vote 1: The Presidency (Reply)

FRIDAY, 18 JULY

• COMMITTEES

Committee Programme

TUESDAY, 15 JULY 2025

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

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

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

Select Committee on Agriculture, Land Reform and Mineral Resources (National Council of Provinces), Briefing by the Department of Energy and Electricity on the implementation of the Renewable energy sector master plan, with a specific emphasis of any efforts from the Department, entities or sector representation to promote and foster opportunities for previously disadvantaged youth. Consideration and Adoption of Minutes. Boardroom 4031 Fourth Floor, 90 Plein Street, 10:00-13:00

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

Select Committee on Education and Creative industries, (National Council of Provinces), Briefing by Department of Higher Education on the Internalization Policy and as well as Employment Equity statistics of academic personnel within universities. Consideration and adoption of the following: Draft Minutes, Budget Votes 16 and 17 Reports. Virtual Meeting Platform 10:00 – 13:00

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

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

Portfolio Committee on Water and Sanitation, (National Assembly), Briefing by the Department of Water and Sanitation on the Revised Water Pricing Strategy. Virtual Meeting Platform, 09:00-12:30

Standing Committee on Appropriations, (National Assembly), Consideration and adoption of the Report on the 2025 Appropriation Bill and Eskom Debt Amendment Relief Bill, M201, Second floor, Marks Building, 09:30- 12:30

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

Portfolio Committee on Correctional Services, (National Assembly), Briefing by the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI) on dispute on user charges between the DPWI and Department of Correctional Services and on matters identified during oversight visits in correctional centres, M314, Third floor, Marks Building, 10:00

Standing Committee on Public Accounts, (National Assembly), Hearings on the audit outcomes and financial statements of the South African Post Office. M514, Fifth floor, Marks Building, 09:00 – 13:00

WEDNESDAY, 16 JULY 2025

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

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

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

Select Committee on Economic Development and Trade, (National Council of Provinces), Briefing from the Small Enterprise Development Finance Agency (SEDFA), the Department of Small Business Development, and the Department of Tourism on matters related to the Tourism Equity Fund (TEF). M514, Fifth floor, Marks Building, immediately after NCOP Plenary

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

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

Select Committee on Appropriations (National Council of Provinces), Consideration of Final Mandates on 2025 Division of Revenue Bill and of Draft Report on 2025 Division of Revenue Bill & Public Sector Pension and Related Payments Bill [B3-2025], M201, Second floor, Marks Building, 10:00-13:00

Select Committee on Social Services, (National Council of Provinces), Briefing by the Department of Health on the Strategic Plan, 2025/26 Annual Performance Plan and Budget Vote, Consideration and Adoption of Committee Minutes. Virtual Meeting Platform, 10:00 – 12:30

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

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

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

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

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

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

Portfolio Committee on International Relations and Cooperation, (National Assembly), A launch of the People-Centered Oversight mechanism in the Western Cape. The Cape Sun, Southern Sun Hotel, 23 Strand Street, Cape Town 09:00

Standing Committee on Finance, (National Assembly), Consideration, adoption and clause-by-clause deliberations on the Revenue Laws Amendment Bill [B5-2025]. Virtual Meeting Platform, 09:00 – 12:00

Standing Committee on Public Accounts, (National Assembly), Follow up engagement with the Public Investment Corporation on investments in listed and unlisted portfolios on behalf of the Unemployment Insurance Fund and the Compensation Fund. Consideration and adoption of oversight visit reports to Eskom and Eastern Cape Municipalities. M514, Fifth floor, Marks Building, 09:00 – 13:00.

THURSDAY, 17 JULY 2025

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

FRIDAY, 18 JULY 2025

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

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

Legislation

Calls for Comments

• Electronic Voting Policy Discussion Document: The Electoral Commission of South Africa invites you to participate in the national dialogue on the potential implementation of electronic voting systems in our electoral processes. Submissions must be received by no later than 30 September 2025.

• Draft Mineral Resources Development Bill: The Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources published the draft Mineral Resources Development Bill for comment Comments must be submitted to  Representations@dmre.gov.za by no later than 13 August 2025. According to the Cabinet Statement of 14 May 2025.

• Discussion Document: Review of the White Paper on Local Government (WPLG): The Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs invites you to comment on the Review of the White Paper on Local Government by responding to the Discussion Document. Submissions must be received by no later than 31 July 2025.

• SCOPA RAF Oversight Enquiry: The Standing Committee on Public Accounts (“the SCOPA”), established in terms of National Assembly Rule 242, is conducting an Oversight Enquiry into Evidence and Allegations of Maladministration; Financial Impropriety and the Misuse of Public Funds at the Road Accident Fund (‘RAF’) and Related Matters. The SCOPA invites persons to furnish relevant information, in writing, by no later than 21 July 2025, for the purpose of assisting the SCOPA in its Oversight Enquiry. Information may be provided to the SCOPA secretariat via email to RAFEnquiry@parliament.gov.za.

• South African National Water Resources Infrastructure Agency SOC Limited Amendment Bill:  the Portfolio Committee on Water and Sanitation invites you to submit written comments and indicate interest in making an oral submission on the South African National Water Resources Infrastructure Agency SOC Limited Amendment Bill (B 13 – 2025). Submissions can be emailed to Ms Nosipho Bavuma at PCWS@parliament.gov.za by no later than Tuesday, 15 July 2025.

• Climate Change Act: Regulations on the Presidential Climate Commission: The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment has published the draft Regulations on the Administration and Operation of the Presidential Climate Commission, and is asking you comment. Comments can be emailed to Mr Jongikhanya Witi at SETSComments@dff.gov.za by no later than Sunday, 10 August 2025.

• Mpumalanga Nutrition Sourcing Bill: The Agriculture, Rural Development, Land and Environmental Affairs in the Mpumalanga Province has published the Mpumalanga Nutrition Sourcing Bill 2025, and is asking you to comment. Comments can be emailed to Ms T Tanda at ttanda@mpg.gov.za by no later than Sunday, 3 August 2025 at 12h00.

• Draft Digital Terrestrial Television (DTT) Regulations: The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) has published the draft Digital Terrestrial Television (DTT) Regulations, and is asking you to comment. Comments can be emailed to Ms. Pumela Cokie at PCokie@icasa.org.za by no later than Sunday, 3 August 2025.

Status of Bills

For an update on the status of all bills currently before Parliament, see this link.