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Resolve Rundown: 21 - 25 July 2025
Jul 21, 2025

This week in Parliament, committees are set to address a diverse range of critical issues, from police accountability and service delivery in local government to electoral reforms and public health. Adding to this busy schedule, the National Assembly will hold debates and voting sessions on the Revenue Laws Amendment Bill on Tuesday, and the Appropriation Bill on Wednesday.

On Monday, the Select Committee on Economic Development and Trade will consider and adopt budget vote reports for the Department of Tourism and the Department of Small Business Development. On Tuesday, a joint meeting of the Portfolio Committee on Police and the Portfolio Committee on Justice and Constitutional Development will consider a draft report on allegations made by the KwaZulu-Natal Police Provincial Commissioner. The Select Committee on Agriculture, Land Reform and Mineral Resources will be briefed by the Department of Agriculture on challenges in its Strategic Plan, focusing on simplifying regulatory compliance and promoting consistency. The Select Committee on Cooperative Governance and Public Administration will receive a briefing from the South African Human Rights Commission on the status of service delivery in local government. The Portfolio Committee on Home Affairs will deliberate on and adopt the report on the Immigration Amendment Bill, and receive responses on submissions for the One Stop Border Post Bill.

On Wednesday, the Select Committee on Public Infrastructure & Minister in the Presidency will be briefed by the Department of Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation on its Strategic Plan, APP, and Budget. The Select Committee on Economic Development and Trade will receive a briefing from the Unemployment Insurance Fund on its Budget, Strategic Plan, and Annual Performance Plan.

Later in the week, on Thursday, the Portfolio Committee on Health will hold further public hearings on the Tobacco Products and Electronic Delivery Systems Control Bill. The Portfolio Committee on Basic Education will receive a status update from the WCED on BELA Act Regulations and Implementation, including Grade R Admissions and specific cases related to learner placements and allegations of rape at Acacia Park.

Concluding the week on Friday, the Joint Standing Committee on Financial Management of Parliament will receive briefings from Parliament, the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation, and the National Prosecuting Authority on investigations into the cause of the 2022 fire and progress on reconstruction. The Portfolio Committee on Health will hold additional public hearings on the Tobacco Products and Electronic Delivery Systems Control Bill. Finally, the Portfolio Committee on Correctional Services will be briefed on Section 49G and Section 62F applications, including statistics over a three-year period.


National Assembly Programme

MONDAY, 21 JULY

  • CONSTITUENCY DAY

TUESDAY, 22 JULY

  • 09:00 – 12:30: Committees

  • 10:00 – ±12:45: PLENARY

    • Consideration of Requests for Approval of Protocol on Women and Youth in Trade to the Agreement establishing the African Continental Free Trade Area (AFCFTA) & Protocol on Competition to the Agreement stablishing the African Continental Free Trade Area (AFCFTA) in terms of section 231(2) of Constitution, 1996 (Reports of PC on Trade, Industry and Competition, see ATC, 20 June 2025, p 17) (51) (declarations)

    • Consideration of Report of Standing Committee on Auditor General on Draft 2025-2028 Strategic Plan and Budget of Auditor General of South Africa, and 2025 audit directives (ATC, 4 February 2025, p 4) (51) (declarations)

    • Consideration of Report of PC on Public Service and Administration on Update relating to Petition of Memorandum by former civil servants on unpaid pensions and related benefits (ATC, 19 March 2025, p 3) (51) (declarations)

    • Consideration of Report of PC on Police on Petition related to gang violence in northern areas of Nelson Mandela Bay (ATC, 26 May 2025, p 2) (51) (declarations)

  • 14:00 – ±17:00: PLENARY

    • Consideration of Report of Joint Committee on Ethics and Members’ Interests on Contravention of Code of Ethical Conduct and Disclosure of Members’ Interests: Honourable Fadiel Adams, MP (ATC, 2 July 2025, p 7) (no debate)

    • Consideration of Report of Standing Committee on Appropriations on Eskom Debt Relief Amendment Bill [B4-2025] (prop s77) (ATC, July 2025) (no debate) (p)

    • First Reading debate: Eskom Debt Relief Amendment Bill [B4-2025] (prop s77) (121) (p)

    • Second Reading: Eskom Debt Relief Amendment Bill [B4-2025] (prop s77) (no debate) (p)

    • Consideration of Report of Standing Committee on Finance on Revenue Laws Amendment Bill [B5-2025] (prop s77) (ATC, July 2025) (no debate) (p)

    • First Reading debate: Revenue Laws Amendment Bill [B5-2025] (prop s77) (121) (p)

    • Second Reading: Revenue Laws Amendment Bill [B5- 2025] (prop s77) (no debate) (p)

    • Consideration of National Gambling Amendment Bill [B27D – 2018] (Report of Mediation Committee, see ATC, 13 June 2025, p 4) (51) (declarations)

WEDNESDAY, 23 JULY

  • 10:00 – ±16:00: PLENARY

    • Consideration of Report of Standing Committee on Appropriations on Appropriation Bill (ATC, July 2025) (no debate)

    • First Reading debate: Appropriation Bill B16 – 2025 (121)

    • Consideration of Votes and Schedule: Appropriation Bill B16 – 2025 (198)

    • Second Reading: Appropriation Bill B16 – 2025 (no debate)

THURSDAY, 24 JULY

  • COMMITTEES

FRIDAY, 25 JULY

  • COMMITTEES

Committee Programme

MONDAY, 21 JULY 2025

Select Committee on Economic Development and Trade, (National Council of Provinces), Consideration and adoption of Department of tourism and Department of small business and development budget vote reports. Virtual Meeting Platform, 18:00 – 20:00


TUESDAY, 22 JULY 2025

Joint meeting Portfolio Committee on Police and Portfolio Committee on Justice and Constitutional Development, (National Assembly), Consideration of draft report on the request to consider allegations made by the Kwazulu-Natal Police Provincial Commissioner Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, make an assessment on the appropriate approach and submit recommendations for considerations by the National Assembly. Virtual Meeting Platform, 08:00-09:30

Select Committee on Finance (National Council of Provinces), Briefing by Gauteng Provincial Treasury on their quarterly reports and the performance of their entities. Virtual Meeting Platform, 10:00-13:00

Select Committee on Agriculture, Land Reform and Mineral Resources (National Council of Provinces), Briefing by the Department of Agriculture on Challenges reported in its Strategic Plan: There is stakeholder sentiment that the Department needs to simplify regulatory compliance requirements by reducing unnecessary bureaucratic steps and ensuring consistency across different provinces and municipalities – Department’s response and way forward. Consideration and Adoption of Minutes. Committee Room 1,90 Plein Street, 10:00-13:00

Select Committee on Cooperative Governance and Public Administration (National Council of Provinces), Briefing by the South African Human Rights on the status of service delivery in Local Government across the provinces. Committee Room 2, 120 Plein Street, 10:00 – 13:00.

Select Committee on Education and Creative industries, (National Council of Provinces), Briefing by the Gauteng Education Department on an update following the recommendations of the Oversight visit to the province in October 2024.Consideration and adoption of the following: Draft Minutes, Budget Votes 35 and 37 reports. Virtual Meeting Platform, 10:00 – 13:00

Portfolio Committee on Agriculture, (National Assembly), Tabling and briefing on the Performing Animals Protection Amendment Bill, 2025 (Private Member’s Bill – Ms WR Alexander, MP). Consideration and adoption of the outstanding draft Committee Minutes. Committee Room 2, Upper Ground, 90 Plein Street, 09:30 – 13:00

Portfolio Committee on Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities (National Assembly), Briefing by Parliamentary Legal Services on the establishment of the National Council on Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (NCGBVF). Virtual Meeting Platform, 08:30 – 10:00.

Portfolio Committee on Higher Education, (National Assembly), Briefing by the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) on the Independent Panel for the Selection and Recommendation of the Sector Education and Training Authorities (SETAs) Accounting Authority Chairpersons. M46, Ground floor, Marks Building, 09:00-13:00

Portfolio Committee on Home Affairs, (National Assembly), Clause by clause deliberation and consideration, adoption of the Report on the Immigration Amendment Bill. Responses by the Department of Home Affairs and the Parliament Legal Services on the submissions and public hearings on the One Stop Border Post Bill. Virtual Meeting Platform, 09:00 – 13:00.


WEDNESDAY, 23 JULY

Select Committee on Security and Justice (National Council of Provinces), Adoption of Reports on Magistrates 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 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 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). Closure and way forward, Virtual Meeting Platform, 10:00-13:00

Select Committee on Public Infrastructure & Minister in the Presidency, (National Council of Provinces), Briefing by the Department of Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation on its Strategic Plan, 2025/26 Annual Performance Plan and 2025/26 Estimates of National Expenditure (Budget). Venue: TBC, 10:00 – 13:00.

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

Select Committee on Economic Development and Trade, (National Council of Provinces), Briefing by the Unemployment Insurance Fund on its Budget, Strategic Plan and Annual Performance Plan. M46, Ground floor, Marks Building, 10:00 – 13:00


THURSDAY, 24 JULY 2025

Portfolio Committee on Communications and Digital Technologies (National Assembly), Ethical Leadership and Legislative Oversight Programme, by the National School of Government. Virtual Meeting Platform, 08:30 – 16:30

Portfolio Committee on Health, (National Assembly), Public Hearings on the Tobacco Products and Electronic Delivery Systems Control Bill [B33-2022] (Professor Valodia, South Africa Tobacco Transformation Alliance and Africa Harm Reduction Alliance). Virtual Meeting Platform, 14:00 – 18:30

Portfolio Committee on Agriculture, (National Assembly), Briefing on the 2024/25 Q4 Performance & Expenditure Reports and progress on implementation of Audit Improvement Plans by: Agricultural Research Council (ARC), National Agricultural Marketing Council (NAMC), Perishable Products Export Control Board (PPECB). M314, Third Floor, Marks Building, 09:30 – 13:00

Portfolio Committee on Basic Education, (National Assembly), Briefing by WCED on the following: Status Update on the BELA Act Regulations and Implementation as it relates to Grade R Admissions (including an Update on Section 4 and 5), Implementation of Section 5 and 6 of Amended SASA, Specific case of an English-speaking learner in an Afrikaans classroom (Kara Keet), Other specific cases reported to the Department by parents, Allegations of rape at Acacia Park, Consideration and Adoption of Draft Minutes (8 July 2025) and Draft Reports (G20 Working Group Seminar – Durban ICC)). Virtual Meeting Platform, 09:30 – 12:30

Portfolio Committee on Defence and Military Veterans (National Assembly), Feedback from the Department of Defence on legislative development progress related to the Constitutional Court ruling, including amended timeframes where relevant, Input from the Constitutional and Legal Services Office on the way forward regarding the legislation development, Consideration of outstanding minutes. Virtual Meeting Platform, 14:00-16:00


FRIDAY, 25 JULY 2025

Joint Committee on Ethics and Members’ Interests, (National Assembly), (National Council of Provinces), CLOSED MEETING. M46, Ground floor, Marks Building, 10:00 – 15:00

Portfolio Committee on Communications and Digital Technologies (National Assembly), Ethical Leadership and Legislative Oversight Programme, by the National School of Government. Virtual Meeting Platform, 08:30 – 13:00

Joint Standing Committee on Defence (National Assembly), Briefing by the National Conventional Arms Control Committee (NCACC) on the 2025 Q1 and Q2 reports, Consideration of minutes. Virtual Meeting Platform, 09:00-12:00

Joint Standing Committee on Financial Management of Parliament, (National Assembly and National Council of Provinces), Briefings by the Parliament, Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation and the National Prosecuting Authority on the detail of the internal and criminal investigations into the cause of the fire, and action taken against those allegedly implicated. (90 mins). Briefing by the Executive Authority and the Secretary to Parliament on progress made since 28 March 2025 in the reconstruction and rebuilding of buildings affected by the 2022 fire, and associated matters (120 mins). Briefing by the Auditor-General of South Africa on any concerns it has identified in the financial management of the project, as well as on whether Parliament would benefit from real-time audits of this special project that fell outside of its usual operations (60 mins). Hybrid, Good Hope Chamber, Good Hope Building, Ground Floor, 08:30 – 13:00

Portfolio Committee on Health (National Assembly), Public Hearings on the Tobacco Products and Electronic Delivery Systems Control Bill [B33-2022] (Japan Tobacco International and the Centre of Excellence for the acceleration of Harm Reduction: University of Catania). Virtual Meeting Platform, 10:00 – 13:00

Portfolio Committee on Correctional Services, (National Assembly), Briefing by the Department of Correctional Services on Section 49G and Section 62F applications including statistics over a three – year period, Consideration and adoption of Committee minutes. Virtual Meeting Platform, 09:30 – 12:00

Multi-Party Women’s Caucus Steering Committee (National Assembly), (National Council of Provinces) Women’s Parliament Discussions. Virtual Meeting Platform, 09:30


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.

  • 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.

  • 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

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