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Resolve Rundown: 7 - 11 April 2025
Apr 7, 2025

This week in Parliament, the National Assembly enters its Constituency Period (7–17 April), while the National Council of Provinces continues with key committee meetings focused on fiscal oversight, public infrastructure, and social development.

On Tuesday, the Select Committee on Finance will be briefed by the Auditor-General and National Treasury on the performance of provincial treasuries and their entities. The Select Committee on Public Petitions and Executive Undertakings will consider a progress report on commitments made by the Minister of Water and Sanitation.

On Wednesday, the NCOP Select Committees will meet across several fronts: Economic Development and Trade will hear from the Film and Publication Board on harmful online content; Public Infrastructure will consider negotiating mandates on the Marine Oil Pollution Bill; and Appropriations will receive a briefing from the Parliamentary Budget Office on the Division of Revenue, Appropriation, and Eskom Bills. Committees on Security and Justice and on Social Services will review departmental plans and service delivery performance in key sectors.


National Assembly Programme

CONSTITUENCY PERIOD: 7 – 17 APRIL


Committee Programme

TUESDAY, 08 APRIL 2025

Select Committee on Public Petitions and Executive Undertakings (National Council of Provinces), Consideration and adoption of the progress report on the executive undertakings made by the Minister of Water and Sanitation: During the Sitting of 16 July 2024, Consideration of outstanding minutes, Venue: TBC, 10:00-12:00

Select Committee on Finance (National Council of Provinces), Briefing by Auditor General and National Treasury on the performance of provincial Treasuries and their entities, Committee Room 1, Ground Floor, 90 Plein Street, 10:00-13:00

WEDNESDAY, 09 APRIL 2025

Select Committee on Economic Development and Trade (National Council of Provinces) Briefing by the Film and Publication Board (FPB) on challenges (harmful content) brought by social media and other online platforms and measures to counter them, S35, First Floor, NCOP Building, 10:00 – 13:00.

Select Committee on Public Infrastructure & Minister in the Presidency, (National Council of Provinces), Consideration of Negotiating Mandates on the Marine Oil Pollution (Preparedness, Response and Cooperation Bill) [B10 – 2022] (Sec 76) (“the Bill”). Department of Transport Response to the Negotiating Mandates on the Marine Oil Pollution (Preparedness, Response and Cooperation Bill) [B10 – 2022] (Sec 76) (“the Bill”), M514 Marks Building, 10:00 – 13:00

Select Committee on Appropriations (National Council of Provinces), Briefing by Parliamentary Budget Office on the 2025 Division of Revenue Bill, 2025 Appropriation Bill and 2025 Eskom Bill, M46, Ground Floor, Marks Building, 10:00-13:00

Select Committee on Security and Justice (National Council of Provinces), Briefing by the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure on maintenance of government infrastructure and plans to improve services to the JCPS cluster, Venue: TBC, 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, Venue: Committee Room 1, 90 Plein, Ground Floor 10:00 – 12:30


Tablings

Referral to Committees of papers tabled:

  • Standing Committee on Finance for consideration:

    • Proposed Draft Conduct Standard in relation to conditions prescribed in respect of the Pension Fund Benefit Administrators, made under section 13B (1) of the Pension Funds Act (PFA), 1956 (Act No. 24 of 1956).

  • Standing Committee on Public Accounts for consideration:

    • Report and Financial Statements of the National Lotteries Commission for 2023-24, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2023-24, the Report of the Auditor-General on the National Lotteries Participants Trust for 2023-24 and the Report of the Auditor General on the National Lottery Distribution Trust Fund for 2023-24.

National Assembly and National Council of Provinces

  • The Minister of Home Affairs:

    • Agreement between the Government of the Republic of South Africa and the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine regarding the Waiver of Visa requirements for Holders of Diplomatic, Service or Official Passports, tabled in terms of section 231(3) of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996.

  • The Speaker:

    • Report of the Public Service Commission on the Utilisation of Categories of Leave in the Public Service: Facts, Observation and Recommendation – February 2025.

    • Report of the Public Service Commission on Inspection in Loco Report on Fully or Partially Digitised Human Resource Management Processes in Selected Public Service Departments – March 2025.

  • The Minister of Finance:

    • Proposed Draft Conduct Standard in relation to conditions prescribed in respect of the Pension Fund Benefit Administrators, made under section 13B(1) of the Pension Funds Act (PFA), 1956 (Act No. 24 of 1956).

  • The Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition:

    • Report and Financial Statements of the National Lotteries Commission for 2023-24, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2023-24, the Report of the Auditor-General on the National Lotteries Participants Trust for 2023-24 and the Report of the Auditor General on the National Lottery Distribution Trust Fund for 2023-24.

  • The Minister of Basic Education:

    • Strategic Plan of the Department of Basic Education for 2025-2030.

    • Annual Performance of the Department of Basic Education for 2025/26.

    • Strategic Plan of the South African Council for Educators for 2025-2030.

    • Annual Performance of the South African Council for Educators for 2025/26.

    • Strategic Plan of the Quality Council for General and Further Education and Training (UMALUSI) for 2025-2030.

    • Annual Performance of the Quality Council for General and Further Education and Training (UMALUSI) for 2025/26.

  • The Minister of Correctional Services:

    • Strategic Plan of the Department of Correctional Services for 2025 – 2030.

    • Annual Performance Plan of the Department of Correctional Services for 2025/26.

    • Strategic Plan of the Judicial Inspectorate for Correctional Services for 2025 – 2030.

    • Annual Performance of the Judicial Inspectorate for Correctional Services for 2025/26.

  • The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment:

    • Strategic Plan of the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment for 2025/26 – 2029/30.

    • Annual Performance Plan of the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment for 2025/26.

    • Corporate Strategic Plan of the South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) for 2025 – 2030 and Annual Performance Plan for 2025/26.

    • Strategic Plan of the South African Weather Service for 2025/26 – 2029/2030.

    • Annual Performance Plan of the South African Weather Service for 2025/2026.

    • Strategic Plan of the South African National Parks for 2025 – 2030.

    • Annual Performance Plan of the South African National Parks for 2025/26.

    • Strategic Plan of the iSimangaliso Wetland Park Authority for 2025 – 2030 and Annual Performance Plan for 2025/26.

    • Strategic Plan of the Marine Living Resources Fund for 2025/26 – 2029/30.

    • Annual Performance Plan of the Marine Living Resources Fund for 2025 – 2026.

  • The Minister of Home Affairs:

    • Strategic Plan of the Department of Home Affairs for 2025 – 2030.

    • Annual Performance Plan of the Department of Home Affairs for 2025/26.

    • Revised Strategic Plan of the Border Management Authority for 2025/26 – 2029/30.

    • Annual Performance Plan of the Information Regulator for 2025/26.

    • Strategic Plan of Government Printing Works for 2025/26 – 2029/30.

    • Annual Performance Plan of Government Printing Works for 2025/26.

  • The Minister of Human Settlements:

    • Strategic Plan of the Department of Human Settlements for 2025 – 2030.

    • Annual Performance Plan of the Department of Human Settlements for 2025/26.

  • The Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources:

    • Strategic Plan for 2025 – 2030 and Annual Performance Plan for 2025/26 of the South African Diamond and Precious Metal Regulator with the Medium-Term Expenditure Framework Budget for 2025/26.

    • Strategic Plan of the Mine Health and Safety Council for 2025/26 – 2029/30.

    • Annual Performance Plan of the Mine Health and Safety Council for 2025/26.

  • The Minister in The Presidency:

    • 2024 Third Quarterly Report of the National Conventional Arms Control Committee (NCACC) for July – September 2024, tabled in terms of section 23(1)(c) of the National Conventional Arms Control Act, 2002 (Act No. 41 of 2002).

    • 2024 Fourth Quarterly Report of the National Conventional Arms Control Committee (NCACC) for October – December 2024, tabled in terms of section 23(1)(c) of the National Conventional Arms Control Act, 2002 (Act No. 41 of 2002).

    • Annual Report of the National Conventional Arms Control Committee (NCACC) for January – December 2024, tabled in terms of section 23(1)(c) of the National Conventional Arms Control Act, 2002 (Act No. 41 of 2002).

  • The Minister of Transport:

    • Strategic Plan of the Department of Transport for 2025 – 2030.

    • Annual Performance Plan of the Department of Transport for 2025/26.

    • Strategic Plan of the Road Accident Fund for 2025 – 2030.

    • Annual Performance Plan of the Road Accident Fund for 2025/26.

    • Strategic Plan of the South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) for 2025/26– 2029/30.

    • Annual Performance Plan of the South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) for 2025-26.

    • Strategic Plan of the Driving Licence Card Account for 2025 – 2030.

    • Annual Performance Plan of the Driving Licence Card Account for 2025/26.

    • Corporate Plan of the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa for 2025/26.

    • Strategic Plan of the Ports Regulator of South Africa for 2025 – 2030.

    • Annual Performance Plan of the Ports Regulator of South Africa for 2025/26.

    • Strategic Plan of the Railway Safety Regulator for 2025 – 2030.

    • Annual Performance Plan of the Railway Safety Regulator for 2025/26.

    • Strategic Plan of the South African Maritime Safety Agency for 2025 – 2030.

    • Annual Performance Plan of the South African Maritime Safety Agency for 2025/26.

    • Strategic Plan of the South African National Roads Agency Limited for 2025 – 2030.

    • Annual Performance Plan of the South African National Roads Agency Limited for 2025/26.

    • Addendum notice to the Revised SANRAL 2024/25 Annual Performance Plan

  • The Minister of Water and Sanitation:

    • Strategic Plan of the Department of Water and Sanitation for 2025/26 – 2029/30.

    • Annual Performance Plan of the Department of Water and Sanitation for 2025/26 – 2027/28.

    • Corporate Plan of the Trans-Caledon Tunnel Authority for April 2025 – March 2028.

    • Annual Performance Plan of the Water Research Commission for 2025/26.

    • Strategic Plan of the Water Research Commission for 2025/26 –2029/30.

    • Annual Performance Plan of the Breede-Olifants Catchment Management Agency for 2025/2026.

    • Annual Performance Plan of the Inkomati-Usuthu Catchment Management Agency for 2025/26 – March 2027/28.

    • Annual Performance Plan of the Limpopo-Olifants Catchment Management Agency for 2025/26 – 2027/28.

    • Annual Performance Plan of the Pongola-Umzimkulu Catchment Management Agency for 2025/26 – 2027/28.

    • Annual Performance Plan of the Mzimvubu-Tsitsikamma Catchment Management Agency for 2025/26 – 2027/28.

    • Annual Performance Plan of the Vaal-Orange Catchment Management Agency for 2025/26 – 2027/28.

  • The Speaker and the Chairperson:

    • Strategic Plan of the Municipal Demarcation Board for 2025 – 2030.

    • Annual Performance Plan of the Municipal Demarcation Board for 2025/26.

    • Strategic Plan of the Commission for the Promotion and Protection of the Rights of Cultural, Religious and Linguistic Communities for 2025 – 2030.

    • Annual Performance Plan of the Promotion and Protection of the Rights of Cultural, Religious and Linguistic Communities for 2025 – 2026.

  • The Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs:

    • Strategic Plan of the Department of Traditional Affairs for 2025 – 2030.

    • Annual Performance Plan of the Department of Traditional Affairs for 2025/26.

    • Strategic Plan of the Municipal Infrastructure Support Agent for 2025/26 – 2029/30.

    • Annual Performance Plan of the Municipal Infrastructure Support Agent for 2025/26.

  • The Minister of Defence and Military Veterans:

    • Strategic Plan of the Department of Military Veterans for 2025 – 2030.

    • Annual Performance Plan of the Department of Military Veterans for 2025 – 2026.

  • The Minister of Electricity and Energy:

    • Strategic Plan of the National Radioactive Waste Disposal Institute for 2025 – 2030.

    • Annual Performance Plan of the National Radioactive Waste Disposal Institute for 2025/26.

    • Strategic Plan of the National Nuclear Regulator for 2025 – 2030.

    • Annual Performance Plan of the National Nuclear Regulator for 2025/26.

    • Strategic Plan of the National Nuclear Regulator for 2025 – 2030.

    • Annual Performance Plan of the National Nuclear Regulator for 2025/26.

  • The Minister of Finance:

    • Strategic Plan of National Treasury for 2025 – 2030.

    • Annual Performance Plan of National Treasury for 2025/26.

    • Strategic Plan of the Accounting Standards Board for 2026 – 2030.

    • Annual Performance Plan of the Accounting Standards Board for 2025/26.

    • Strategic Plan of the Financial Services Providers (FAIS Ombud) for 2025 – 2030.

    • Annual Performance Plan of the Financial Services Providers (FAIS Ombud) for 2025/26.

    • Strategic Plan of the Independent Regulatory Board for Auditors for 2026 – 2030.

    • Annual Performance Plan of the Independent Regulatory Board for Auditors for 2025/2026.

    • Strategic Plan of the Office of the Tax Ombud for 2025 – 2030.

    • Annual Performance Plan of the Office of the Tax Ombud for 2025/26.

    • Strategic Plan of the Pension Funds Adjudicator for 2025 – 2030.

    • Annual Performance Plan of the Pension Funds Adjudicator for 2025 – 2026.

    • Strategic Plan of the Financial Intelligence Centre for 2025/26 – 2029/30

    • Annual Performance Plan of the Financial Intelligence Centre for 2025/26.

    • Strategic Plan of the Financial Sector Conduct Authority for 2025/26 – 2029/30.

    • Annual Performance Plan of the Financial Sector Conduct Authority for 2025/26.

    • Strategic Plan of the Government Pensions Administration Agency for 2025/26 – 2029/2030.

    • Annual Performance Plan of the Government Pensions Administration Agency for 2025 – 2026.

    • Corporate Plan of the Development Bank of Southern Africa for 2025/26 – 2027/28.

    • Strategic Plan of the South African Revenue Service for 2025/26 – 2029/30.

    • Annual Performance Plan of the South African Revenue Service for 2025/26.

    • Strategic Plan of the Government Technical Advisory Centre for 2025/2030.

    • Annual Performance Plan of the Government Technical Advisory Centre for 2025/2026.

    • Corporate Plan of the Land Bank of Southern Africa for 2026 – 2028.

  • The Minister of Health:

    • Strategic Plan of the Department of Health for 2025 – 2030.

    • Annual Performance Plan of the Department of Health for 2025/26.

    • Strategic Plan of the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) for 2025/26 – 2029/30.

    • Annual Performance Plan of the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) for 2025/26.

    • Strategic Plan of the Council for Medical Schemes for 2025 – 2030.

    • Annual Performance Plan of the Council for Medical Schemes for 2025/26.

    • Strategic Plan of the Office of Health Standards Compliance (OHSC) for 2025 – 2030.

    • Annual Performance Plan of the Office of Health Standards Compliance (OHSC) for 2025/26.

    • Strategic Plan of the National Health Laboratory Service (NHLS) for 2025 – 2030.

    • Annual Performance Plan of the National Health Laboratory Service (NHLS) for 2025 – 2026.

    • Strategic Plan of the South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) for 2025/26 – 2029/30.

    • Annual Performance Plan of the South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) for 2025/26.

    • Strategic Plan of the Mines and Works Compensation Fund for 2025/26 – 2029/30.

    • Annual Performance Plan of the Mines and Works Compensation Fund for 2025/26.

  • The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation:

    • Strategic Plan of the Department of International Relations and Cooperation for 2025 – 2030.

    • Annual Performance Plan of the Department of International Relations and Cooperation for 2025/26.

    • Strategic Plan of the African Renaissance and International Cooperation Fund (ARF) for 2025 – 2030.

    • Annual Performance Plan of the African Renaissance and International Cooperation Fund (ARF) for 2025 – 2026.

  • The Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development:

    • Strategic Plan of the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development for 2025 – 2030.

    • Annual Performance Plan of the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development for 2025/26.

    • Strategic Plan of the Special Investigative Unit for 2025 – 2030.

    • Annual Performance Plan of the Special Investigative Unit Commission for 2025/26.

    • Strategic Plan of Legal Aid South Africa for 2025 – 2030.

    • Annual Performance Plan of Legal Aid South Africa for 2025/26.

    • Strategic Plan of the Office of the Chief Justice of the Republic of South Africa for 2025/26 – 2029/30.

    • Annual Performance Plan of the Office of the Chief Justice of the Republic of South Africa for 2025/26.

  • The Minister in The Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities:

    • Strategic Plan of the Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities for 2025 – 2030.

    • Annual Performance Plan of the Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities for 2025/26.

  • The Minister of Small Business Development:

    • Strategic Plan of the Department of Small Business Development for 2025 – 2030.

    • Annual Performance Plan of the Department of Small Business Development for 2025/26.

    • Strategic Plan of the Small Enterprise and Development Finance Agency for 2025 – 2030.

    • Annual Performance Plan of the Small Enterprise and Development Finance Agency for 2025/26.

  • The Minister of Tourism:

    • Strategic Plan of South African Tourism for 2025 – 2030.

    • Annual Performance Plan of South African Tourism for 2025 – 2026.

Legislation

Calls for Comments

  • NHI Fund: Proposed Governance Regulations. The Department of Health invites written representations on the Draft Regulations. Comments can be emailed to Ms Mapula Seoketsa at regcomments@health.gov.za by no later than Friday, 6 June 2025.

  • Draft Transformation Fund Concept Document: The Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Mr Parks Tau has published the Draft Transformation Fund concept document for a 30-day public commentary period. Comments can be emailed to the following address transformationfund@thedtic.gov.za by no later than Wednesday, 7 May 2025.

  • Draft Electricity Transmission Infrastructure Regulations: The Department of Electricity and Energy invites you to comment on the Draft Electricity Transmission Infrastructure Regulations. Comments can be emailed to Mr Donald Ndobe at Donald.Ndobe@dmre.gov.za by no later than Saturday, 3 May 2025.

  • Discussion Paper 168: Project 94 – The South African Law Reform Commission (Commission) invites you to comment on its PROJECT 94 Discussion Paper 168, which addresses the need for the adoption of a generic mediation statute dealing with commercial, civil and community mediation. Submissions must be received by no later than 30 April 2025.

  • Proposed amendments to PSIRA regulations: The Department of Police, in accordance with Section 35 of the Private Security Industry Regulations Act, 2001 (Act No. 56 of 2001), intends to make regulations on the private security industry, and is asking you to comment. Comments can be emailed to The Director at Regulations@info.co.za or Regulations@psira.co.za by no later than Friday, 25 April 2025.

  • Regulations: Covid-19 Social Relief of Distress Grant: The Department of Social Development, in accordance with Section 32(1) and (2), intends to make amendments to the Regulations relating to Covid-19 Social Relief of Distress, and is asking you to comment. Comments can be emailed to Dr. Maureen Mogotsi at SARGS@dsd.gov.za by no later than Monday, 14 April 2025.

  • Division of Revenue Bill, Appropriation Bill & Eskom Debt Relief Amendment Bill (NCOP Appropriations): The Select Committee on Appropriations invites you to make written and/or oral submissions on the 2025 Division of Revenue Bill, the 2025 Appropriation Bill and the 2025 Eskom Debt Relief Amendment Bill. These Bills were tabled together with the 2025/26 national budget by the Minister of Finance on 12 March 2025. The Money Bills and Related matters Act, No 9 of 2009 [as amended by Act 13 of 2018], requires Parliament to conduct public hearings and to report on all Bills. Submissions must be received by no later than 14 April 2025. Submissions can be emailed to Mr L Nodada at Lnodada@parliament.gov.za and Ms E Grunewald at egrunewald@parliament.gov.za.

  • Notice to Introduce – Remuneration of Public Office Bearers Amendment Bill (PMB) (Mr. AD Beesley ActionSA): Mr. Alan David Beesley, MP, intends to introduce the Remuneration of Public Office Bearers Amendment Bill, in Parliament and publishes an explanatory summary of the draft Bill in accordance with Rule 276(1)(c) of the Rules of the National Assembly (9th Edition). Organised local government, municipalities, interested parties and institutions are invited to submit written representations on the proposed content of the draft Bill to the Speaker of the National Assembly at speaker@parliament.gov.za (and copied to parliament@actionsa.org.za)  by no later than Saturday, 12 April 2025.

  • Nominations: Appointment of Two (2) MDDA Board Members: Nominations must be addressed to Committee Secretary Mr Thembinkosi Ngoma at mddaboardvacancy@parliament.gov.za by no later Friday, 11 April 2025 at 16:00.

  • Discussion Document: Exclusivity Review of Reserved Postal Services: The Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies intends to review in terms of Section 16(8) of the Postal Services Act, 1998 (Act No 124 of 1998), the period during which no person other than the South African Post Office SoC Ltd (SAPO) may provide a reserved postal service. Comments can be emailed to Ms Dimakatso Tshie at Exclusivity@dcdt.gov.za by no later than Thursday, 10 April 2025.

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