This week in Parliament, committees are set to address a wide array of critical issues, spanning from digital infrastructure development and energy sector adaptation to fiscal management and industrial modernisation initiatives. On Tuesday, the Portfolio Committee on Communications and Digital Technologies will delve into the State Digital Infrastructure Company (SIDC), the digital assets of major State-Owned Entities like Eskom and Transnet, and the sustainability of community media, alongside the regulation of video-on-demand services. Concurrently, the Select Committee on Finance will receive a briefing from the Auditor General on the performance of Gauteng Provincial Treasuries. Key discussions will also unfold at the Portfolio Committee on Transport regarding the Merchant Shipping Bill, while the Portfolio Committee on Trade, Industry and Competition will examine the DTIC’s quarterly performance and ongoing trade negotiations. Significant environmental and economic implications will be debated as the Select Committee on Agriculture, Land Reform and Mineral Resources meets with Eskom, Sasol, and the Department of Energy and Electricity on the cost of stricter air quality standards and emission regulations. Furthermore, the Portfolio Committee on Home Affairs will consider amendments to the Immigration Bill and the One Stop Border Post Bill, the Portfolio Committee on Minerals and Petroleum Resources will receive a briefing on the Just Transition in Mining from the CSIR, and the Standing Committee on Appropriations will discuss the Eskom Debt Relief Amendment Bill.
On Wednesday, the Portfolio Committee on Human Settlements will provide updates on the Human Settlements Bill and the Title Deeds Restoration Programme. The Select Committee on Economic Development and Trade will receive a briefing from the Business Rescue Practitioners of the South African Post Office on its financial sustainability, while the Portfolio Committee on Health continues its public hearings on the Tobacco Products and Electronic Delivery Systems Control Bill. Crucial fiscal matters will be addressed as the Select Committee on Appropriations receives a briefing from National Treasury on the 2025 Division of Revenue Bill, Appropriation Bill, and Public Sector Pension Bill. Other key engagements include an update on the National Transmission Company SA (NTCSA) and the System Market Operator by the Portfolio Committee on Electricity and Energy, and a focus on SMART Cities and government precincts by the Select Committee on Public Infrastructure & Minister in the Presidency.
Concluding the week on Friday, the Portfolio Committee on Communications and Digital Technologies will host mobile network operators to discuss universal connectivity, cost reduction, compliance, quality of service, and data privacy in the telecoms sector. The Joint Standing Committee on Defence will receive an update from Armscor on SA Air Force and SA Navy maintenance and acquisition contracts, and the Standing Committee on Appropriations will hold public hearings on the 2025 Division of Revenue Bill and the Public Sector Pension and Related Payments Bill.
National Assembly Programme
MONDAY, 9 JUNE
- CONSTITUENCY DAY
TUESDAY, 10 JUNE
- 09:00 – 12:30 Committees
- 14:00 – PLENARY (GHC) (Hybrid)
- Members’ statements (50)
- Debate on Youth Day: Skills for a world in the Fourth Industrial
Revolution – Empowering the youth for transformative economic
participation (106) - Decision of question on draft resolution from Chief Whip of the
Opposition on Censure for the Minister of Finance for the
mishandling of the National Budget process and the erosion of fiscal
and parliamentary integrity (no debate) - Motions without notice
- Notices of motion
WEDNESDAY, 11 JUNE
- 09:00 – 12:30 Committees
- 10:00 Chief Whips’ Forum (Closed meeting)
- 14:00 – ±17:00 PLENARY (CTICC Auditorium)
- Consideration of 2025 Fiscal Framework and Revenue Proposals and of Report of Standing Committee on Finance thereon (ATC, June 2025) (121)
THURSDAY, 12 JUNE
- 08:30 Programme Committee
- 10:00 Caucus
- 14:00 – ±16:15 PLENARY (GHC) (Hybrid)
- Questions to the Deputy President (180)
FRIDAY, 13 JUNE
- 09:00 – 12:00 PGIR
- P20 YOUTH PARLIAMENT
Committee Programme
TUESDAY, 10 JUNE 2025
Joint Standing Committee on Intelligence, (National Assembly and National Council of Provinces), CLOSED MEETING, Room 301, Third Floor, Africa House, 16:30 – 20:00
National Assembly Rules Committee, Consideration of Report of Subcommittee on the Review of the Assembly Rules on draft rules and directives for money bills. Good Hope Chamber, 17:00 (after the House adjourns)
Portfolio Committee on Environment, Forestry and Fisheries, (National Assembly), Briefing by the NSPCA on the general snaring problem in the country and the challenges faced by Madikwe Game Reserve; Briefing by the North-West Provincial Department of Environmental Affairs and North- West Tourism and Parks Board Agency; and Adoption of minutes. Virtual Meeting Platform, 09:30-13:00
Select Committee on Security and Justice (National Council of Provinces), Parliamentary Budget Office (PBO) Budget briefing in preparation for the strategic plan briefing sessions. Presentation of a case study on the Justice Crime Prevention and Security (JCPS) cluster. Venue: TBC, 10:00-13:00
Portfolio Committee on Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, (National Assembly), Engagement on the state of municipalities in the Xhariep District Municipality. Virtual Meeting Platform, 09:00 – 13:00.
Portfolio Committee on Basic Education, (National Assembly), Briefing on the Children’s Act Amendments by: – Department of Basic Education, Department of Social Development, Consideration and Adoption of Draft Minutes and Draft Report. Virtual Meeting Platform, 09:30 – 13:00
Select Committee on Cooperative Governance and Public Administration (National Council of Provinces), Briefing by the Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs on the object of Intergovernmental, Monitoring and Support Intervention Bill. Briefing by the Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs on 2025/2026 Annual Performance Plan, Budget Vote and 2024/2029 Strategic Plan. Committee Room 2 120 Plein Building 10:00 – 13:00
Portfolio Committee on Communications and Digital Technologies (National Assembly), Briefing by the Department of Communications and Digital Technologies, and Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA on the State Digital Infrastructure Company (SIDC), and inputs from the following State-Owned Entities (SOEs) on their digital assets and issues of concern: Eskom, Transnet, Public Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) and Soutth African National Roads Agency (SANRAL). Adoption of reports on visits undertaken by specific members of the Committee (KZN oversight report by Honourable Vilakazi, MWC 2025 report and Honourable Subrathie trip to India. Adoption of the Oversight Visit Report to Gauteng. Adoption of the outstanding report by SITA, BBI, SAPO and Postbank on its 2023/24 Annual Reports and Financial Statements. Venue TBC.10:00-13:00
Select Committee on Finance (National Council of Provinces), Briefing by Auditor General South Africa (AGSA) on the performance of Gauteng Provincial Treasuries and its entities and other issues for consideration. FFC, Financial and Fiscal Building, 11 Floor, 13 Heergracth street, 10:00-13:00
Portfolio Committee on Transport, (National Assembly), Responses from the Department of Transport on the additional written and oral submissions on the Merchant Shipping Bill [B12 – 2023], Consideration and adoption of minutes of proceedings. Virtual Meeting Platform, 09:30
Select Committee on Economic Development and Trade, (National Council of Provinces), Follow-up briefing with the Department of Small Business Development on Spaza Shop Support Programme. M46, Ground floor, Marks Building, 17:00 – 20:00.
Portfolio Committee on Trade, Industry and Competition, (National Assembly), Briefing by the DTIC on its 4th quarter financial and non-financial performance, Briefing by the DTIC on Trade Relations and ongoing negotiations [Ratification of Agreements], Virtual Meeting Platform, 09:30-13:00
Standing Committee on Public Accounts, (National Assembly), Hearing on the audit outcomes of the Department of Water and Sanitation. M514, Fifth floor, Marks Building, 09:00 – 13:00.
Select Committee on Agriculture, Land Reform and Mineral Resources (National Council of Provinces), Committee Meeting with representatives of ESKOM, SASOL and the Department of Energy and Electricity on the energy sector perspective of the cost and operational implications of stricter air quality standards targets. What would the financial implications of the termination of exemptions from emission regulations be for industry – realistic costs to reach compliance status, and how it would affect the entities. Consideration and Adoption of Minutes. Room 1, Public Service Commission, 10:00-13:00
Portfolio Committee on Agriculture (National Assembly), Briefing on the 2024/25 Q4 Performance & Expenditure Reports and progress on implementation of Audit Improvement Plans by:Former DALRRD’s Internal Audit Committee on the implementation of the Audit Improvement Action Plan by the Department. Former DALRRD on Q4 Performance & Expenditure. Onderstepoort Biological Products (OBP) on Q4 Performance & Expenditure and progress on AuditImprovement Plan. Virtual Meeting Platform, 09:00-13:00
Select Committee on Education and Creative industries, (National Council of Provinces), Briefing by the City of Cape Town and Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality on the state of Sport Infrastructure projects and sport programmes in the metros. (Department of Sport, Arts and Culture to be present in the meeting, Consideration and adoption of Draft Minutes. Virtual Platform 10:00 – 13:00
Portfolio Committee on Correctional Services, (National Assembly), Briefing by Department of Correctional Services on its 2nd and 3rd Quarter Performance Report for 2024/25 financial year. Committee Room 1, 120 Plein Street, 10:00
Portfolio Committee on Home Affairs (National Assembly) Briefing by the Office of the State Law Advisor on the proposed list of amendments to the Immigration Amendment Bill [ B8 – 2024]. Consideration and adoption of the report requesting the National Assembly to extend the scope of the Immigration Amendment Bill [B 8 – 2024]. Consideration and adoption of the Motion of Desirability (MOD) of the One Stop Border Post Bill [B12 – 2024] Consideration and adoption of the outstanding minutes. Virtual Meeting Platform, 09:00 – 13:00
Portfolio Committee on Sport, Arts and Culture, (National Assembly), Briefing by the National Arts Council on the ownership; funding and operations at Downtown Music Hub, non-payment of employees; challenges with the new NAC Council and its provincial representatives. Virtual Meeting Platform, 09:00 – 12:30
Portfolio Committee on Sport, Arts and Culture, (National Assembly), Briefing by the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture on the challenges relating to the Revised Mzansi Golden Economy (MGE) Open Call Grant Funding Applications, following its decision to broaden the scope of MGE to allow for greater participation, access and public fairness. Virtual Meeting Platform, After Plenary
Portfolio Committee on Minerals and Petroleum Resources (National Assembly), Briefing by the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) on Just Transition in Mining/Modernization of Mining. Adoption of outstanding minutes. M46, Ground Floor, Marks Building, 09:30 – 13:00
Portfolio Committee on Water and Sanitation, (National Assembly), Briefing by the Department of Water and Sanitation, and Statistics SA on the attainment of the Sustainable Development Goal 6 – Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all and its implications on other SDGs. Consideration and adoption of minutes. Virtual Meeting Platform, 09:00-13:00
Portfolio Committee on Tourism (National Assembly), Election of Chairperson; Briefing by the South African Township and Village Tourism Association (Satovito) on their programmes and matters affecting tourism development in townships and villages, Committee Room 2, 90 Plein Street,10:00
Standing Committee on Appropriations, (National Assembly), Briefing by Eskom on the Eskom Debt Relief Amendment Bill], Room 2, FFC Building, Foreshore, 10:00- 13:00
WEDNESDAY, 11 JUNE 2025
Portfolio Committee on International Relations & Cooperation (National Assembly), Presentation on the political and conflict situations in the Sudan and South Sudan and South African efforts to bring about peace in the region, by South African Liaison Office (SALO). Virtual Meeting Platform, 09:00
Portfolio Committee on Human Settlements (National Assembly), Briefing by the Department of Human Settlements the following: [Regulations of Housing Consumer Protection Act, Progress made on the Human Settlements Bill, Progress and challenges on the Title Deeds Restoration Programme Pre and Post 1994, Progress in accreditation of municipalities. S35, First Floor, NCOP Wing, Parliament,09:00-13:00
Portfolio Committee on Higher Education and Training (National Assembly), Briefing by Ingwe TVET college on governance, administration, teaching and learning and related matters. Parliament, Committee Room S12A, NCOP Building, 09:00-13:00
Select Committee on Social Services, (National Council of Provinces), Briefing by Provincial Health Departments (KwaZulu-Natal, Mpumalanga and the Northern Cape) on the readiness to implement the Health Patient Registration, System and Action Plans to address the findings of the Auditor-General, Consideration and Adoption of Committee Minutes. Virtual Meeting Platform 10:00 – 12:30
Joint Standing Committee on Financial Management of Parliament, (National Assembly and National Council of Provinces), Briefing on efforts made since 1994 to transform the institution (90 mins). Briefing on the strengthening of public participation/involvement in the work of Parliament (90 mins). Hybrid, Good Hope Chamber, Good Hope Building, Ground Floor, 18:00 – 21:00 (after the plenaries in the NA and NCOP)
Portfolio Committee on Police, (National Assembly), Compliance of the SAPS with the Domestic Violence Act for the period 01 October to 31 March 2025; Combating Gender -based Violence and Femicide (GBV&F) and crimes against children. Venue to be confirmed, 09:00-12:30
Select Committee on Economic Development and Trade, (National Council of Provinces), Briefing by Business Rescue Practitioners of South African Post Office on its financial sustainability. M515, Fifth Floor, Marks Building,10:00 – 13:00
Portfolio Committee on Health, (National Assembly), Public Hearings on the Tobacco Products and Electronic Delivery Systems Control Bill [B33 – 2022] (Advertising Regulatory Board and Vaping Saved My Life). Virtual Meeting Platform, 09:30-13:30
Portfolio Committee on Land Reform and Rural Development, (National Assembly), Briefing by the Auditor-General of South Africa on the AG’s analysis of the 2025-2029 strategic plans and 2025/26 Annual Performance Plans of the Department and related public entities, M201, Second floor, Marks Building, 09:30 – 13:00
Standing Committee on Public Accounts, (National Assembly), Briefing by the AGSA on the audit outcomes and financial statements of the South African Post Office. Virtual Meeting Platform, 09:00 – 13:00.
Joint meeting with the Portfolio Committee on Public Works and Infrastructure and Portfolio Committee on Defence and Military Veterans (National Assembly), Briefing by the DPWI on SANDF building maintenance projects, Briefing by SANDF on devolution of building maintenance to the DOD, Consideration of outstanding minutes. M514, Fifth Floor, Marks Building, 10:00-13:00
Select Committee on Appropriations (National Council of Provinces), Briefing by National Treasury on the 2025 Division of Revenue Bill, 2025 Appropriation Bill and Public Sector Pension and Related Payment Bill [B3-2025], 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 Public Works and Infrastructure on progress and Interventions in relation to the establishment of SMART Cities and the following government precincts: [Pietermaritzburg (Umsunduzi Local Municipality, KZN); Stanger Precinct (KwaDukuzaLocal Municipality, KZN); KunyePrecinct (City of Johannesburg,GP); KokstadJustice Precinct (Greater KokstadMunicipality, KZN); Polokwane Precinct (City of Polokwane Municipality, LP); Carolina Precinct (Chief Albert Luthuli Municipality, MP); HowickPrecinct (UmngeniMunicipality, KZN); King Williams Town / Qonce (Buffalo City Municipality, EC). M515, Fifth floor, Marks Building 10:00 – 13:00
Portfolio Committee on Electricity and Energy, (National Assembly), Update by the National Transmission Company SA (NTCSA) on the Transmission Development Plan and the System Market Operator, including Marlet Code. Consideration and adoption of Minutes. Committee Room M46, Ground Floor, Marks Building, 09:30-13:00
Select Committee on Social Services, (National Council of Provinces), Briefing by Provincial Health Departments (KwaZulu-Natal, Mpumalanga and the Northern Cape) on the readiness to implement the Health Patient Registration System and Action Plans to address the findings of the Auditor-General, Consideration and Adoption of Committee Minutes. Virtual Meeting Platform, 10:00 – 12:30
Portfolio Committee on Transport, (National Assembly), Department of Transport and Road Accident Fund (RAF) follow-up briefing on matters of concern arising from the meeting on 3 June 2025. M514, Fifth Floor, Marks Building: 18:00 – 20:30
Portfolio Committee on Employment & Labour, (National Assembly), DEL, UIF and CF: Update on the Reconfiguration of the Department, and the Repositioning of the two Funds. SALGA Towers, Cape Town, 09:30.
Portfolio Committee on Public Service and Administration (National Assembly); An update by the DPSA and National School of Government on the development relating to the implementation of Professionalisation Framework in the public sector and monitoring tools; The role of the Auditor-General South Africa in auditing compliance and adherence of the Professionalisation Framework in the public sector. Virtual Meeting Platform, 10:00-13:00
Portfolio Committee on Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, Adoption of Budget Vote Reports on Vote 9 (DPME) and Vote 14 (Statistics South Africa) and Brand SA. Virtual Meeting Platform, 09:30
Standing Committee on Appropriations, (National Assembly), Briefing by City of Johannesburg and the City of Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality on the 2025 Division of Revenue Bill. FFC Building Boardroom, Foreshore, 09:30- 12:30
FRIDAY, 13 JUNE 2025
Portfolio Committee on Basic Education, (National Assembly), Briefing by South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) on: – Consolidated School-Readiness monitoring Report- Model Code of Conduct – School Sanitation -Sexual Violence of learners at School Premises (girls and boys). Committee Room M514, 5th Floor, Marks Building, 09:30-12:30
Portfolio Committee on Communications and Digital Technologies (National Assembly) Presentations by the MNOs on progress made on challenges and progress being made towards the national goal of universal connectivity; approaches towards further reducing the cost to communication; the extent to which MNOs comply with directives as instituted by regulatory authorities of South Africa, including Competition Commission remedies and public interest conditions; the extent, measures and challenges to improving the Quality of Service (QoS), especially in rural communities; the implementation of SMME development and the impact thereof which the telecoms sector; measure to promote data privacy; and to the extent to which vandalism necessitates an escalation of operational cost of the MNOs. Committee Room M46, Marks Building, Parliament, 10:00 17:00
Joint Standing Committee on Defence (National Assembly), Briefing by Armscor on the status of SA Air Force and SA Navy maintenance and acquisition contracts, Consideration of outstanding minutes. Virtual Meeting Platform, 09:00-12:00
Standing Committee on Appropriations, (National Assembly), Public hearings on the 2025 Division of Revenue Bill and the Public Sector Pension and Related Payments Bill, S12A, Ground floor, NCOP Building, 09:30- 12:30
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.
- 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.
- Appointment of SETA Chairpersons: The Department of Higher Education and Training has reopened the process to invite nominations for the appointment of Chairpersons of the Accounting Authorities for twenty-one (21) Sector Education and Training Authorities. Nominations can be emailed to Mr Mabuza Ngubane at SETAChairs@dhet.gov.za by no later than Thursday, 3 July 2025 at 16h30.
- 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 30 June 2025.
- Draft Music Sector Policy and Strategy: The Department of Sport, Arts, and Culture (DSAC) invites you to submit comments and inputs on the Music Sector Policy and Strategy. Submissions must be received by no later than 30 June 2025.
- Appointment of Commissioner on Khoi-San Matters: The Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs invites you to nominate suitable persons to fill vacancy of Commission on Khoi-San Matters. Nominations can be emailed to Mr Bolwang Mabogoane at BolwangM@cogta.gov.za and Ms Lorato Motlhala at LoratoM@cogta.gov.za by no later than Friday, 27 June 2025.
- Division of Revenue Bill, Appropriation Bill & Public Sector Pension and Related Payments Bill: 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 Public Sector Pension and Related Payments Bill. Submissions can be emailed to Mr L Nodada lnodada@parliament.gov.za and Ms E Grunewald at egrunewald@parliament.gov.za by no later than 16:00 on Monday, 23 June 2025.
- Proposed Policy Direction to the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa on Board-Based Black Economic Empowerment: The Department of Communications and Digital Technologies intends to issue the proposed Policy Direction to the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa on Board-Based Black Economic Empowerment, and is asking you to comment. Comments can be emailed to Mr. A Mmoto at bbbee@dcdt.gov.za by no later than Sunday, 22 June 2025.
- Draft National Qualifications Framework Further Amendment Bill: The Department of Higher Education & Training has gazetted a draft National Qualifications Framework Further Amendment Bill for public comment. Among other things, the amendments provide for the formulation of foreign qualification evaluation criteria, and the recognition of online foreign education programmes meeting specific requirements. Comments can be emailed to Mr Dumisani Makhaye at Makhaye.d@dhet.gov.za, Letsoalo.c@dhet.gov.za, LegislativeComments@dhet.gov.za by no later than Sunday, 15 June 2025.
- Division of Revenue Bill & Appropriation Bill: The Standing Committee on Appropriations invites you to make written or oral submissions on the 2025 Division of Revenue Bill and the 2025 Appropriation Bill that were tabled by the Minister of Finance on 21 May 2025. Furthermore, you are invited to make written or oral submissions on the Public Sector Pension and Related Payments Bill and the Eskom Debt Relief Amendment Bill that were tabled by the Minister of Finance on 19 April 2025. Submissions can be emailed to Mr Mashile Maubane at amaubane@parliament.gov.za by no later than Wednesday, 11 June 2025 at 16:00.
Status of Bills
For an update on the status of all bills currently before Parliament, see this link.
