National Council of Provinces - 19 August 2008
TUESDAY, 19 AUGUST 2008 __
PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL COUNCIL OF PROVINCES
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The Council met at 14:05.
The House Chairperson (Mrs M N Oliphant) took the Chair and requested members to observe a moment of silence for prayers or meditation.
ANNOUNCEMENTS, TABLINGS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS – see col 000.
WOMEN’S PARLIAMENT
(Draft Resolution)
The CHIEF WHIP OF THE COUNCIL: Chairperson, I move without notice:
That the Council -
1) notes that today marks the beginning of a two-day sitting of the
fourth session of the Women’s Parliament since 2005, which brings
together various women across South Africa;
2) further notes that the Women’s Parliament has grown to be one of
Parliament’s key public participatory events, which is intended to
create a forum for women to engage with parliamentarians on
contemporary issues facing women in South Africa;
3) acknowledges that the theme for the 2008 Women’s Parliament is
“Parliament empowering women for poverty eradication”, which is
derived from Parliament’s 2008 theme of “Parliament empowering
communities for poverty eradication”; and
4) takes this opportunity to welcome the hundreds of women who are
currently attending the Women’s Parliament and wishes them fruitful
and robust engagements as they embark on an important path to
define a new direction for the advancement of women in South
Africa.
Motion agreed to in accordance with section 65 of the Constitution.
SOUTH AFRICAN OLYMPIC TEAM’S PERFORMANCE IN BEIJING 2008 OLYMPICS
(Draft Resolution) Mr B J TOLO: Chair, I move without notice:
That the Council -
(1) notes with regret that our Olympic team has not been doing well so far in the Beijing 2008 Olympics;
(2) further notes that to date we have won only one silver medal;
(3) therefore congratulates Khotso Mokoena for making us proud by winning the only medal to date for the country; and
(4) urges our athletes who are still in the competition to soldier on and win many more medals for our country. We know they can because we are a winning nation!
Motion agreed to in accordance with section 65 of the Constitution.
WORK DONE BY NGOs IN SUPPORT OF WOMEN
(Draft Resolution)
Ms D ROBINSON: Chairperson, I move without notice:
That the Council –
(1) notes with gratitude the superb work done by countless NGOs around the country in support of women;
(2) notes that their work with abused and raped women is especially praiseworthy;
(3) recognises that much of this work is carried out despite a severe lack of resources;
(4) therefore calls on –
i) government to provide resources for recognised well-run
establishments;
ii) South Africans to devote the rest of Women’s Month to
supporting these efforts through financial donations or
volunteering time; and
iii) government to give ever more attention to ensuring that
perpetrators of abuse and rape are caught and convicted,
and serial offenders are not given bail.
Motion agreed to in accordance with section 65 of the Constitution.
SAPS PROVINCIAL TASK TEAM’S SUCCESS
(Draft Resolution)
Mr D J BOTHA: Chairperson, I move without notice: That the Council -
(1) congratulates the South African Police Services’ provincial task team for the arrest of 16 suspects for cases of house robberies committed at Florida Park, Fauna Park and Bendor;
(2) notes that these 16 suspects were arrested in connection with 17 cases ranging from house robberies, rape and attempted murder and were committed between June and July this year and that out of the 17 cases, the 16 suspects are linked to five cases of house robberies, five house break-ins and two thefts of motor vehicles;
(3) further notes that some of the goods were recovered, including two 9mm pistols with ammunition;
(4) acknowledges that –
i) three of the suspects are the masterminds behind these
crimes;
ii) the arrested suspects are appearing in different magisterial
courts in the surrounding areas;
iii) ballistic and forensic investigations are still ongoing; and
iv) the arrests were made possible because of the dedication and
commitment of our provincial commissioner and all the police
officers in the province;
5) wishes the SAPS well in their future engagement with the
communities; and
(6) urges the committees and the public to assist the SAPS in their fight against crime in the province.
Motion agreed to in accordance with section 65 of the Constitution.
ELECTION OF CHIEF WHIP OF COUNCIL AS DEPUTY PRESIDENT OF ANC WOMEN’S LEAGUE
(Draft Resolution)
Mr S SHICEKA: Chairperson, I move without notice:
That the Council -
(1) notes with a sense of pride the election of its brand new Chief Whip as the Deputy President of the ANC Women’s League;
(2) congratulates this outstanding performance from the NCOP as a House in the body politic of South Africa; and
(3) believes that her election will contribute in accelerating the attainment of women’s rights.
Motion agreed to in accordance with section 65 of the Constitution.
ELECTION OF CHIEF WHIP OF COUNCIL AND HON BEAUTY DLULANE TO NATIONAL
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF ANC WOMEN’S LEAGUE
(Draft Resolution)
Ms J M MASILO: Chairperson, I move without notice:
That the Council -
(1) once more congratulates the Chief Whip of the Council for being elected to the position of deputy president of the national executive committee of the ANC Women’s League; and
(2) also congratulates the hon Beauty Dlulane for being elected to the national executive committee of the ANC Women’s League.
Motion agreed to in accordance with section 65 of the Constitution. FINANCIAL SERVICES LAWS GENERAL AMENDMENT BILL
(Consideration of Bill and of Report thereon)
Mr D J BOTHA: Chair, the Select Committee on Finance, having considered the Financial Services Laws General Amendment Bill referred to and classified by the Joint Tagging Mechanism, JTM, reports that it agrees with the Bill’s proposed amendments. The Select Committee on Finance proposes that provinces vote in favour of the Bill. I so move. Thank you.
Debate concluded.
The HOUSE CHAIRPERSON (Mrs M N Oliphant): Order! We now come to the question with respect to the Second Order. The question is that the Bill be agreed to. In accordance with Rule 63, I shall first allow political parties the opportunity to make their declarations of vote if they so wish. Any political party? There is none.
We shall now proceed to the voting on the question. Before I call for the voting, please press button number 1 to confirm your presence. There should be lights flashing. Are your lights flashing? [Interjections.]
Where are your cards, hon members? [Interjections.]
Order, please! Can the procedural staff assist members by giving them their voting cards? [Interjections.] Order, please! Hon Kgoshi, you are out of order. Hon members, can you please keep quiet and wait for your cards. I know that during the constituency period some of you were partying, and you are now thinking of going back to partying.
Are all buttons flashing now? [Interjections.]
How many of you do not have cards? Chief Whip, is your card in?
The CHIEF WHIP OF THE COUNCIL: No, Chair. Please wait!
The HOUSE CHAIRPERSON (Mrs M N Oliphant): Hon Le Roux, do you have your card?
Mr J W LE ROUX: [Inaudible.]
The HOUSE CHAIRPERSON (Mrs M N Oliphant): Okay. The hon member on that side does not have a card.
Do you all have cards now? [Interjections.] I will repeat.
We shall now proceed to the voting on the question. Before I call for the voting, please press button number 1 to confirm your presence. There should be lights flashing. Are your lights flashing? [Interjections.] Is it flashing now? [Interjections.]
Is yours not flashing?
Mr W M DOUGLAS: No, it’s not that, Madam Chair. The title of the Bill that it shows here is the wrong one. It is actually the Financial Services Laws General Amendment Bill that we are voting on now, and this screen shows that we are voting on the Agricultural Debt Management Repeal Bill.
The HOUSE CHAIRPERSON (Mrs M N Oliphant): Yes, we are voting on the Financial Services Laws General Amendment Bill. [Interjections.]
I said you must press button number 1 to indicate your presence in the House. If you are present and have pressed it, then the light will be flashing. Is it flashing? [Interjections.]
Those in favour, please press button number 4, those against press button number 2 and those who abstain, press button number 3. Have all members voted?
If any of the members have mistakenly pressed the incorrect button, please press the correct button now.
Mr A WATSON: Chairperson, on a point of order: May I address you on the voting that we have just conducted and in general? The point I want to make is that voting should only be used when you are not sure whether the ayes or the nays have it or when somebody calls for a division. I think we are wasting a lot of time by voting electronically when the clear majority is in favour of a matter. [Interjections.] I am not making rules. I am making a suggestion. [Interjections.]
The HOUSE CHAIRPERSON (Mrs M N Oliphant): Hon Watson, it is not for the first time that we voted just as we have done. I will therefore say that you are in fact out of order.
Bill agreed to in accordance with section 75 of the Constitution.
SPECIAL PENSIONS AMENDMENT BILL
(Consideration of Bill and of Report thereon)
Mr Z S KOLWENI: Hon Chairperson, my colleagues, I rise to take this House through the insights on this Special Pensions Amendment Bill.
The principal Act provides pensions for people who were prevented from pension-accumulating employment because of their sacrifices in the course of establishing a nonracial democratic South Africa. The applicants had to be South African citizens or be entitled to South African citizenship on December 1996 and had to be over 35 years of age.
The objectives of the Bill are as follows: the right to a pension for persons who attained the age of 30 but were not 35 yet on 1 December 1996; the right to a pension for surviving spouses or surviving orphans of persons who were 30 years of age but lower than 35 years of age by 1996. The Bill goes on to stipulate a lot of objectives. The finance committee is therefore of the view that it is unwise to suggest that the proposed age should be lower than 25 years. Persons who qualify for pensions have until 31 December 2010 to apply. Persons who were between the ages of 30 and 35 on December 1996 will be invited to apply for special pensions.
The Select Committee on Finance appeals to the NCOP to support this amending Bill in accordance with section 75 of the Constitution. Thank you.
Debate concluded.
Bill agreed to in accordance with section 75 of the Constitution.
AGRICULTURAL DEBT MANAGEMENT REPEAL BILL
(Consideration of Bill and of Report thereon)
Rev P MOATSHE: Chairperson, hon members, the consideration of the Agricultural Debt Management Repeal Bill was published in the ATCs of 13 August 2008. The Agricultural Debt Management Repeal Bill wants to regulate debt that comes from way back when so that the debt could be managed. Unfortunately, some of the debt has to be written off if it cannot be collected. Therefore, the select committee places this consideration before this House for adoption. I hope you will adopt it. Thank you very much, Chairperson.
Debate concluded.
Bill agreed to in accordance with section 75 of the Constitution.
INSURANCE LAWS AMENDMENT BILL
(Consideration of Bill and of Report thereon)
Mr B J MKHALIPHI: Chairperson, hon members, one of the crucial tasks amongst many facing the democratically elected government is the transformation of the insurance industry. This task should not be considered as an event, but must be seen as a process that requires regular review of the insurance industry. The objective of this Bill is to amend the Long-term Insurance Act, Act 52 of 1998, as well as the Short-term Insurance Act, Act 53 of 1998.
The Bill does the following, amongst many things: Firstly, it demarcates health insurance and the medical schemes business. The demarcation was intended to create a better understanding of what was insurance and what was a medical scheme - not by creating definitions of these two terms, but rather by creating a process to align policy decisions between the Departments of Health and Finance. There was a concern that medical schemes are used largely by the sick and the elderly while young healthy persons are covered by normal insurance policies.
Secondly, it clarifies the role of the auditor. The role of the auditor would be expanded and would be aligned with other pieces of legislation such as the amended Companies Act. The principle was that the registrar should be informed of problems before the insurer became financially unsound, and that the auditor was best placed to discover and report on this. The name of the individual auditor who undertakes the audit must be provided to the registrar. The term of the individual serving as an auditor is limited. The Long-term Insurance Act and the Short-term Insurance Act would now specify the duty of the auditor to inform the registrar of any circumstances that might affect the financial position of the insurer.
Thirdly, it clarifies the role of the statutory actuary by extending reporting duties to the statutory actuary. Currently, the Long-term Insurance Act requires the statutory actuary to report to the board, but is not entitled or required to attend meetings of the board, while the Short- term Insurance Act does not require the appointment of the statutory actuary. The thrust of this amendment, therefore, is that the statutory actuary must be in close proximity to the financial management of the insurer and thus also play an important role in informing the registrar of any impending irregularity. The proposed amendment therefore requires that the statutory actuary must attend and address the board at its meetings. Lastly, it clarifies the role of the audit committee by ensuring that the amendment of both insurance Acts reflects the recent amendments to the Companies Act of 2006 and the Corporate Laws Amendment Act. Both the long- term insurers and the short-term insurers are required to appoint an audit committee to ensure that corporate governance norms are observed.
Moreover, hon members are reminded that additional corrections are required to the Insurance Laws Amendment Bill. The two committees on finance have agreed to have several incorrect cross-references corrected administratively in the Bill. The Bill, for example, makes reference to health policy but the corrected reference would refer to accident and health policy.
The Select Committee on Finance appeals to this House to support this section 75 legislation. Thank you.
Debate concluded.
Bill, subject to proposed amendments, agreed to in accordance with section 75 of the Constitution.
CONSIDERATION OF REPORT OF SELECT COMMITTEE ON FINANCE – PROTOCOL AMENDING AGREEMENT BETWEEN GOVERNMENT OF RSA AND GOVERNMENT OF AUSTRALIA FOR AVOIDANCE OF DOUBLE TAXATION AND PREVENTION OF FISCAL EVASION WITH RESPECT TO TAXES ON INCOME
Ms A N T MCHUNU: Chairperson, the Select Committee on Finance was requested by Parliament to consider the protocol amending the agreement between the government of the Republic of South Africa and the government of Australia for the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes on income. The request was forwarded to the committee in terms of section 231(2) of the Constitution.
Double taxation is a formidable barrier to economic relations between countries as companies are deterred from operating and investing in jurisdictions where they may be taxed in addition to being taxed in their countries of incorporation and location. Over the last number of years, South Africa has been modernising its tax regime and tax relations with other jurisdictions. One of the most important features of this process of modernisation is to do away with the potential for double taxation which has deterred investment and good economic relations. The committee welcomes the protocol referred to it by Parliament as it does away with the potential of double taxation between South Africa and Australia, one of our most important economic partners.
The protocol also provides for the prevention of income tax evasion, which is another area in which South Africa has been modernising its systems and practices over the last number of years. Income tax evasion by companies and individuals operating in dual jurisdictions cause damage at both ends, and the committee welcomes the steps to curb these illegal acts. The Select Committee on Finance, having considered the request for approval of the protocol by Parliament, reports that it approves the agreement and requests members of this House to support the protocol amending the agreement. Thank you.
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.
The HOUSE CHAIRPERSON (Mrs M N Oliphant): Order! I think there are members who have mistakenly voted. [Interjections.] I am not going to shame them, but I just want to appeal to members that only delegation heads should vote if we deal with a report in terms of section 65 of the Constitution. If I call the delegation heads, I mean all those who are leading the delegations on behalf of the premiers. If provincial Whips are not here, they must inform the member who should be voting. For example, there are two members who voted for the Western Cape, North West and the Eastern Cape. Only one member must vote. So, I just want to appeal to members to listen very carefully when we are saying this. I was going to name them if members hadn’t said “Name them and shame them”. I don’t want to shame members. [Interjections.] No, they did that mistakenly.
CONSIDERATION OF REPORT OF SELECT COMMITTEE ON FINANCE - PROTOCOL AMENDING AGREEMENT BETWEEN GOVERNMENT OF RSA AND GOVERNMENT OF REPUBLIC OF SUDAN FOR AVOIDANCE OF DOUBLE TAXATION AND PREVENTION OF FISCAL EVASION WITH RESPECT TO TAXES ON INCOME
Mr E M SOGONI: House Chair, South Africa, after being a pariah state for a long time, has been welcomed into the fold of the family of nations of the world - Africa in particular. So, this agreement takes place in that context. It is also in the ATCs. We therefore implore this House to support it. Thank you, Chairperson.
Debate concluded.
Question put: That the Report be adopted.
The HOUSE CHAIRPERSON (Mrs M N Oliphant): Order! I shall now put the question in respect of the Sixth Order. The question is that the report be agreed to. As this decision is dealt with in terms of section 65 of the Constitution, I need to ascertain very clearly whether all delegation heads are present. Are all delegation heads present?
Firstly, I would like to appeal to the members of the Western Cape, North West and Eastern Cape for their delegation heads to just raise their hands. Thank you.
Those are the delegation heads from those three provinces where two members voted.
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.
REGULATION OF INTERCEPTION OF COMMUNICATIONS AND PROVISION OF COMMUNICATION- RELATED INFORMATION AMENDMENT BILL
(Consideration of Report)
Order disposed of without debate.
Question put: That the Report be referred back to the committee.
IN FAVOUR: Eastern Cape, Free State, Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, Limpopo, Mpumalanga, Northern Cape, North West, Western Cape.
Question accordingly agreed to in accordance with section 65 of the Constitution.
The Council adjourned at 14:58. ____
ANNOUNCEMENTS, TABLINGS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
TUESDAY, 1 JULY 2008
ANNOUNCEMENTS
National Assembly and National Council of Provinces The Speaker and the Chairperson
- Introduction of Bills
(1) The Minister for Justice and Constitutional Development
a) Constitution Fourteenth Amendment Bill [B 62 – 2008] (National
Assembly – proposed sec 74) [Bill published in Government
Gazette No 31013 of 8 May 2008.]
Introduction and referral to the Portfolio Committee on
Justice and Constitutional Development 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.
b) Constitution Fifteenth Amendment Bill [B 63 – 2008] (National
Assembly – proposed sec 74) [Bill published in Government
Gazette No 31013 of 8 May 2008.]
Introduction and referral to the Portfolio Committee on
Justice and Constitutional Development 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.
c) General Laws (Loss of Membership of National Assembly,
Provincial Legislature or Municipal Council) Amendment Bill [B
64 – 2008] (National Assembly – proposed sec 75) [Explanatory
summary of Bill and prior notice of introduction thereof
published in Government Gazette No 31151 of 1 July 2008.]
Introduction and referral to the Portfolio Committee on
Justice and Constitutional Development 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.
(2) The Minister of Health
a) National Health Amendment Bill [B 65 – 2008] (National
Assembly – proposed sec 76) [Explanatory summary of Bill and
prior notice of its introduction published in Government
Gazette No 31114 of 2 June 2008.]
Introduction and referral to the Portfolio Committee on Health
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.
- Classification of Bills by Joint Tagging Mechanism (JTM)
(1) The JTM in terms of Joint Rule 160(6) classified the following
Bills as section 75 Bills:
a) National Energy Bill [B 52 – 2008] (National Assembly – sec
75).
b) Mine Health and Safety Amendment Bill [B 54 – 2008] (National
Assembly – sec 75).
c) Diplomatic Immunities and Privileges Amendment Bill [B 55 –
2008] (National Assembly – sec 75).
d) Mineral and Petroleum Resources Royalty (Administration) Bill
[B 60 – 2008] (National Assembly – sec 75).
(2) The JTM in terms of Joint Rule 160(6) classified the following
Bill as a section 76 Bill:
a) National Land Transport Bill [B 51 – 2008] (National Assembly
– sec 76).
(3) The JTM in terms of Joint Rule 160(6) classified the following
Bill as a money Bill:
a) Mineral and Petroleum Resources Royalty Bill [B 59 – 2008]
(National Assembly – sec 77).
TABLINGS National Council of Provinces
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The Chairperson
a) Discussion Paper 114: Statutory Law Revision (Legislation administered by the Department of Transport, Project 25 – May 2008.
Referred to the Select Committee on Security and Constitutional Affairs. WEDNESDAY, 2 JULY 2008
ANNOUNCEMENTS
National Assembly and National Council of Provinces
The Speaker and the Chairperson
- Referral of Bill to National House of Traditional Leaders
The Secretary to Parliament has, in accordance with section 18(1) of
the Traditional Leadership and Governance Framework Act, 2003 (Act No.
41 of 2003), referred the National House of Traditional Leaders Bill [B
56 – 2008] (National Assembly – sec 76) and the Traditional Leadership
and Governance Framework Amendment Bill [B 57 – 2008] (National
Assembly – sec 76) to the National House of Traditional Leaders, which
must, within 30 days from the date of the referral, make any comments
it wishes to make. 2. Assent by President in respect of Bills
1) Repeal of the Black Administration Act and Amendment of Certain
Laws Amendment Bill [B 50 – 2008] – Act No 7 of 2008 (assented to
and signed by President on 26 June 2008).
WEDNESDAY, 9 JULY 2008
ANNOUNCEMENTS
National Assembly and National Council of Provinces
The Speaker and the Chairperson
- Draft Bills sumitted in terms of Joint Rule 159
1) National Environment Laws Amendment Bill, 2008, submitted by the
Minister of Environmental Affairs and Tourism.
Referred to the Portfolio Committee on Environmental Affairs and
Tourism and the Select Committee on Land and Environmental Affairs.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
National Council of Provinces
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Report of the Select Committee on Finance on the Agreement between the Government of the Republic of South Africa and the Government of the Republic of Sudan for the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes on income, dated 24 June 2008.
The Select Committee on Finance, having considered the request for approval by Parliament of the Agreement between the Government of the Republic of South Africa and the Government of the Republic of the Sudan for the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes on income, recommends that the House, in terms of section 231(2) of the Constitution, approves the said Agreement.
Request to be considered
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Report of the Select Committee on Finance on the Protocol amending the Agreement between the Government of the Republic of South Africa and the Government of Australia for the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes on income, dated 24 June 2008.
The Select Committee on Finance, having considered the request for approval by Parliament of the Protocol amending the Agreement between the Government of the Republic of South Africa and the Government of Australia for the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes on income, referred to it in terms of section 231(2) of the Constitution, reports that it approves the agreement.
Request to be considered
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Report of the Select Committee on Land and Environmental Affairs on the National Environmental Management: Waste Bill [B39B-2007], dated 24 June 2008:
The Select Committee on Land and Environmental Affairs, having considered the National Environmental Management: Waste Bill [B39B- 2007] (National Assembly – sec 76), referred to it and classified by the JTM as a section 76 Bill, reports the Bill with amendments [B39C – 2007].
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Report of the Select Committee on Land and Environmental Affairs on the National Environment Laws Amendment Bill [B35-2007], dated 24 June 2008:
The Select Committee on Land and Environmental Affairs, having considered the National Environment Laws Amendment Bill [B35-2007] (National Assembly – sec 76), referred to it and classified by the JTM as a section 76 Bill, reports the Bill with amendments [B35A– 2007].
FRIDAY, 11 JULY 2008
ANNOUNCEMENTS
National Assembly and National Council of Provinces
The Speaker and the Chairperson
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Introduction of Bills (1) The Minister of Environmental Affairs and Tourism
(a) National Environment Laws Amendment Bill [B 66 – 2008] (National Assembly – proposed sec 76) [Explanatory summary of Bill and prior notice of its introduction published in Government Gazette No 31239 of 11 July 2008.]
(b) National Environmental Management: Protected Areas Amendment Bill [B 67 – 2008] (National Assembly – proposed sec 75) [Explanatory summary of Bill and prior notice of its introduction published in Government Gazette No 31239 of 11 July 2008.]
Introduction and referral to the Portfolio Committee on Environmental Affairs and Tourism 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 Bill may be submitted to the JTM within three parliamentary working days.
TABLINGS
National Assembly and National Council of Provinces
- The Minister of Finance
(a) Government Notice No 612 published in Government Gazette No
31116 dated 5 June 2008: Amendment of the framework for the 2010
FIFA World Cup Stadiums Development Grant published in Government
Gazette No 30978, in terms of the Division of Revenue Act, 2008
(Act No 2 of 2008).
b) Government Notice No R.680 published in Government Gazette No
31176 dated 25 June 2008: Amendment of schedule No 2 (No.2/302),
in terms of the Customs and Excise Act, 1964 (Act No 91 of 1964).
c) Government Notice No R.681 published in Government Gazette No
31176 dated 25 June 2008: Amendment of schedule No 2 (No.2/303),
in terms of the Customs and Excise Act, 1964 (Act No 91 of 1964).
d) Government Notice No R.682 published in Government Gazette No
31176 dated 25 June 2008: Amendment of schedule No 2 (No.2/304),
in terms of the Customs and Excise Act, 1964 (Act No 91 of 1964).
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The Minister for Justice and Constitutional Development
a) Register of Debt Collectors in terms of section 12(1) of the Debt Collectors Act, 1998 (Act No 114 of 1998).
TUESDAY, 29 JULY 2008
ANNOUNCEMENTS National Assembly and National Council of Provinces
The Speaker and the Chairperson
- Assent by President in respect of Bills
(1) Taxation Laws Amendment Bill [B 13 - 2008] – Act No 3 of 2008
(assented to and signed by President on 17 July 2008).
2) Taxation Laws Second Amendment Bill [B 14 – 2008] – Act No 4 of
2008 (assented to and signed by President on 28 June 2008).
3) National Regulator for Compulsory Specifications Bill [B 47B –
2007] – Act No 5 of 2008 (assented to and signed by President on 1
July 2008).
4) Social Assistance Amendment Bill [B 17 – 2008 (Reprint)] – Act No 6
of 2008 (assented to and signed by President on 9 July 2008).
5) Standards Bill [B 46B– 2007 (Reprint)] – Act No 8 of 2008 (assented
to and signed by President on 15 July 2008).
6) Appropriation Bill [B 3 – 2008] – Act No 9 of 2008 (assented to and
signed by President on 17 July 2008).
7) National Gambling Amendment Bill [B 31D – 2007] – Act No 10 of 2008
(assented to and signed by President on 10 July 2008).
- Classification of Bills by Joint Tagging Mechanism (JTM)
(1) The JTM in terms of Joint Rule 160(2) classified the following
Bills as section 74 Bills:
(a) Constitution Fourteenth Amendment Bill [B 62 – 2008]
(National Assembly – sec 74).
(b) Constitution Fifteenth Amendment Bill [B 63 – 2008]
(National Assembly – sec 74).
(2) The JTM in terms of Joint Rule 160(3) classified the following
Bills as section 75 Bills:
(a) Companies Bill [B 61 – 2008] (National Assembly – sec 75).
b) General Laws (Loss of Membership of National Assembly,
Provincial Legislature or Municipal Council) Amendment Bill [B
64 – 2008] (National Assembly – sec 75).
TABLINGS
National Assembly and National Council of Provinces
- The Speaker and the Chairperson
(a) Code of Good Administrative Conduct in terms of the Promotion of
Administrative Justice Act, 2000 (Act No 3 of 2000).
- The Minister of Finance
(a) Government Notice No 696 published in Government Gazette No
31180 dated 4 July 2008: Determination of public benefit
activities, in terms of the Income Tax Act, 1962 (Act No 58 of
1962).
b) Government Notice No 830 published in Government Gazette No 31190
dated 4 July 2008: Rate on the interest on government loans, in
terms of the Public Finance Management Act, 1999 (Act No 1 of
1999).
c) Proclamation No 28 published in Government Gazette No 31246 dated
14 July 2008: Transfer of the administration of the Land and
Agricultural Development Bank Act, 2002 (Act No 15 of 2002) (the
Act) and powers and functions entrusted by the Minister responsible
for Agriculture to the Minister of Finance, in terms of section 97
of the Constitution of South Africa, 1996.
d) Government Notice No R.630 published in Government Gazette No 31123
dated 4 June 2008: Amendment of schedule No 2 (No 2/300), in terms
of the Customs and Excise Act, 1964 (Act No 91 of 1964).
e) Government Notice No R.631 published in Government Gazette No 31123
dated 4 June 2008: Amendment of schedule No 2 (No 2/301), in terms
of the Customs and Excise Act, 1964 (Act No 91 of 1964).
f) Government Notice No R.698 published in Government Gazette No 31181
dated 26 June 2008: Cancellation of an appointment of an authorized
dealer in foreign exchange: Rennies Bank Limited in terms of the
Exchange and Control Regulations.
g) Government Notice No R.699 published in Government Gazette No 31181
dated 26 June 2008: Appointment of an authorised dealer in foreign
exchange: Bidvest Bank Limited in terms of the Exchange and Control
Regulations.
h) Government Notice No 702 published in Government Gazette No 31184
dated 27 June 2008: Exemption from provisions of the Act to
facilitate ESKOM’s electricity price increase, in terms of the
Local Government: Municipal Finance Management Act, 2003 (Act No 56
of 2003).
i) Government Notice No 797 published in Government Gazette No 31195
dated 27 June 2008: Effective date of ESKOM’s electricity price
increase for municipalities and municipal entities, in terms of the
Local Government: Municipal Finance Management Act, 2003 (Act No 56
of 2003).
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The Minister of Trade and Industry
a) Government Notice No 304 published in Government Gazette No 30874 dated 20 March 2008: Standards matters, in terms of the Standards Act, 1993 (Act No 29 of 1993).
b) Government Notice No 304 published in Government Gazette No 30886 dated 20 March 2008: AgriBEE Sector Charter on Black Economic Empowerment, in terms of the Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act, 2003 (Act No 53 of 2003).
c) Government Notice No 361 published in Government Gazette No 30917 dated 4 April 2008: Amendment to the compulsory specification for vehicles of Category N1, in terms of the Standards Act, 1993 (Act No 29 of 1993).
d) Government Notice No 362 published in Government Gazette No 30917 dated 4 April 2008: Amendment to the compulsory specification for vehicles of Category M1, in terms of the Standards Act, 1993 (Act No 29 of 1993).
e) Government Notice No 365 published in Government Gazette No 30917 dated 4 April 2008: Incorporation of an external company as a company in the Republic of South Africa, in terms of the Companies Act, 1973 (Act No 61 of 1973).
f) Government Notice No 366 published in Government Gazette No 30917 dated 4 April 2008: Regulations relating to the payment of levy and the issues of sales permits in regard to compulsory specifications: Amendment, in terms of the Standards Act, 1993 (Act No 29 of 1993).
g) Government Notice No 515 published in Government Gazette No 31021 dated 9 May 2008: Notice in terms of section 18(3): Withdrawal of certificate in terms of section 18(2) of the Trade Metrology Act, 1973 (Act No 77 of 1973).
h) Government Notice No R604 published in Government Gazette No 30713 dated 29 May 2008: Amendments to the National Credit Regulations, 2006 in terms of the National Credit Act, 2005 (Act No 34 of 2005).
i) Government Notice No R574 published in Government Gazette No 31084 dated 30 May 2008: National Building Regulations, in terms of the National Building Regulations and Building Standards Act, 1977 (Act No 103 of 1977).
j) Government Notice No R575 published in Government Gazette No 31084 dated 30 May 2008: Proposed introduction of a compulsory specification for preservative treatment of timber, in terms of the Standards Act, 1993 (Act No 29 of 1993).
k) Government Notice No R576 published in Government Gazette No 31084 dated 30 May 2008: Proposed introduction of a compulsory specification for lamp controlgear, in terms of the Standards Act, 1993 (Act No 29 of 1993).
l) Government Notice No R577 published in Government Gazette No 31084 dated 30 May 2008: Proposed amendment of the compulsory specification for electronic apparatus, in terms of the Standards Act, 1993 (Act No 29 of 1993).
m) Government Notice No R578 published in Government Gazette No 31084 dated 30 May 2008: Regulations: Payment of levy and the issue of sales permits in regard to compulsory specifications: Amendment, in terms of the Standards Act, 1993 (Act No 29 of 1993).
n) Government Notice No R579 published in Government Gazette No 31084 dated 30 May 2008: Proposed amendment of the compulsory specification for personal floatation aids, in terms of the Standards Act, 1993 (Act No 29 of 1993).
o) Government Notice No 603 published in Government Gazette No 31098 dated 30 May 2008: Incorporation of an external company as a company in the Republic of South Africa, in terms of the Companies Act, 1973 (Act No 61 of 1973).
p) Government Notice No R633 published in Government Gazette No 31125 dated 4 June 2008: Substitution of the regulations relating to the standard of training of estate agents, in terms of the Estate Agency Affairs Act, 1976 (Act No 112 of 1976).
COMMITTEE REPORTS
National Council of Provinces
- Report of the Select Committee on Security and Constitutional Affairs on the Renaming of High Courts Bill [B 5B-2008], dated 24 June 2008.
The Select Committee on Security and Constitutional Affairs, having
considered the subject of the Renaming of High Courts Bill [B 5B-2008]
(National Assembly – sec 75), referred to it, reports the Bill with
amendments as follows:
CLAUSE 4
1. On page 4, in line 36, after “if” to insert:
“one or more places have been appointed in terms of section 2(1)(I
A) within the regional division in respect of which the magistrate
in question had been appointed for the adjudication of civil
disputes, and”
THURSDAY, 31 JULY 2008
ANNOUNCEMENTS
National Assembly and National Council of Provinces
The Speaker and the Chairperson
- Introduction of Bills
(1) Mr P A Gerber
a) Methodist Church of Southern Africa (Private) Act Repeal Bill
[B 68 – 2008] (National Assembly – proposed sec 75) [Bill and
prior notice of its introduction published in Government
Gazette No 31159 of 13 June 2008.]
b) Dutch Reformed Churches Union Act Repeal Bill [B 69 – 2008]
(National Assembly – proposed sec 75) [Bill and prior notice
of its introduction published in Government Gazette No 31160
of 13 June 2008.]
c) Bible Society of South Africa Act Repeal Bill [B 70 – 2008]
(National Assembly – proposed sec 75) [Bill and prior notice
of its introduction published in Government Gazette No 31161
of 13 June 2008.]
d) The Apostolic Faith Mission of South Africa (Private) Act
Repeal Bill [B 71 – 2008] (National Assembly – proposed sec
75) [Bill and prior notice of its introduction published in
Government Gazette No 31158 of 13 June 2008.]
Introduction and referral to the Portfolio Committee on Arts and
Culture 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 Bill may be submitted to the JTM within three parliamentary
working days.
TABLINGS
National Assembly and National Council of Provinces
-
The Minister for Public Enterprises
(a) Report and Financial Statements of Transnet Ltd and the Group for 2007-2008, including the Report of the Independent Auditors on the Financial Statements for 2007-2008.
-
The Minister of Safety and Security
a) National Instruction on Sexual Offences in terms of section 66 of
the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment
Act, 2007 (Act No 32 of 2007).
b) Report of the National Commissioner of the South African Police
Service (SAPS) for the period of July 2007 to December 2007, in
terms of section 18(5)(d) of the Domestic Violence Act, 1998 (Act
No 116 of 1998).
- The Minister of Water Affairs and Forestry
a) Report and Financial Statements of Mhlathuze Water for the year
ended 2007, including the Report of the Independent Auditors on the
Financial Statements for the year ended June 2007.
National Council of Provinces
-
The Chairperson a) Investigation at the Letsemeng Local Municipality in terms of section 106 of the Local Government: Municipal Systems Act, 2000 (Act No 32 of 2000).
b) Notice of Intervention in the Ditsobotla Local Municipality, in terms of section 139 of the Constitution, 1996.
c) Notice of Intervention in the Amajuba District Municipality, in terms of section 139 of the Constitution, 1996.
Referred to the Select Committee on Local Government and Administration for consideration and report.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
National Assembly and National Council of Provinces
-
Report of the Joint Standing Committee on Defence on employment of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and within the Republic of South Africa, and extention of the deployment of the SANDF in other countries, dated 18 June 2008.
The Joint Standing Committee on Defence, having considered the letters from the President on the employment of the SANDF to the Democratic Republic of Congo and within the Republic of South Africa, and extension of the deployment of the SANDF in: Burundi, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Darfur (Sudan), Central African Republic, Uganda, Ethiopia and Nepal, referred to the Committee, reports that it has concluded its deliberations thereon.
National Council of Provinces
-
Report of the Select Committee on Public Services on the Air Services Licensing Amendment Bill [B 25B – 2008] (National Assembly – sec 75), dated 30 July 2008:
The Select Committee on Public Services, having considered the subject of the Air Services Licensing Amendment Bill [B 25B – 2008] (National Assembly – sec 75), referred to it and classified by the Joint Tagging Mechanism as a section 75 Bill, reports that it has agreed to the Bill.
TUESDAY, 7 AUGUST 2008
TABLINGS
National Assembly and National Council of Provinces
- The Speaker and the Chairperson
(a) Report of the Auditor-General on the repair and maintenance of
correctional centres at the Department of Correctional Services [RP
121-2008].
- The Minister of Finance (a) Responses of the South African Revenue Service (SARS) to the Resolution of the Portfolio Committee on Finance on SARS Annual Report for the period 2006/2007.
(b) Government Notice No 819 published in Government Gazette No
31293 dated 1 August 2008: Regulations made under section 86: Call
for comments, in terms of the Cooperative Banks Act, 2007 (Act No
40 of 2007).
(c) Government Notice No 778 published in Government Gazette No
31256 dated 25 July 2008: Borrowing powers of water boards listed
under Schedule 3 Part B of the Public Finance Management Act, 1999
(Act No 1 of 1999).
- The Minister of Environmental Affairs and Tourism
(a) General Notice No 722 published in Government Gazette No 31209
dated 4 July 2008: Policy on Boat-Based Whale and Dolphin Watching,
in terms of the Marine Living Resources Act, 1998 (Act No 18 of
1998).
(b) Government Notice No 723 published in Government Gazette No
31210 dated 4 July 2008: Policy on White Shark Cage Diving (WSCD),
in terms of the Marine Living Resources Act, 1998 (Act No 18 of
1998).
(c) Government Notice No 724 published in Government Gazette No
31211 dated 4 July 2008: Regulations: Management of white shark
cage diving, in terms of the Marine Living Resources Act, 1998 (Act
No 18 of 1998).
(d) Government Notice No 725 published in Government Gazette No
31211 dated 4 July 2008: Regulations: Management of boat based
whale watching and protection of turtles, in terms of the Marine
Living Resources Act, 1998 (Act No 18 of 1998).
(e) General Notice No 868 published in Government Gazette No 31239
dated 11 July 2008: Introduction of the National Environmental
Management: Protected Areas Amendment Bill, in terms of the
National Environmental Management: Protected Areas Amendment Act,
2003 (Act No 57 of 2003).
(f) General Notice No 869 published in Government Gazette No 31239
dated 11 July 2008: Introduction of the National Environmental
Management: Protected Areas Amendment Bill, in terms of the
National Environment Laws Amendment Bill, in terms of the National
Environmental Management Act, 2003 (Act No 107 of 1998).
(g) Government Notice No 742 published in Government Gazette No
31220 dated 11 July 2008: Correction Notice, in terms of the World
Heritage Convention act, 1999 (Act No 49 of 1999).
(h) Government Notice No 741 published in Government Gazette No
31220 dated 11 July 2008: Declaration of a Management Authority for
Ukhahlamba Drakensberg Park World Heritage Site, in terms of the
World Heritage Convention act, 1999 (Act No 49 of 1999).
(i) Government Notice No 741 published in Government Gazette No
31220 dated 11 July 2008: Declaration of a Management Authority for
Ukhahlamba Drakensberg Park World Heritage Site, in terms of the
World Heritage Convention act, 1999 (Act No 49 of 1999).
(j) Government Notice No 740 published in Government Gazette No
31220 dated 11 July 2008: Declaration of a Management Authority for
Taung Skull Fossil World Heritage Site which is a Component of the
Fossil Hominid sites of South Africa, in terms of the World
Heritage Convention act, 1999 (Act No 49 of 1999).
(k) Government Notice No 739 published in Government Gazette No
31220 dated 11 July 2008: Declaration of a Management Authority for
the Richtersveld Cultural and Botanical Landscape World Heritage
Site, in terms of the World Heritage Convention act, 1999 (Act No
49 of 1999).
(l) Government Notice No 738 published in Government Gazette No
31220 dated 11 July 2008: Declaration of a Management Authority for
Makapan Valley World Heritage Site which is a Component of the
Fossil Hominid Sites of South Africa, in terms of the World
Heritage Convention act, 1999 (Act No 49 of 1999).
- The Minister of Water Affairs and Forestry
(a) Report and Financial Statements of Botshelo Water for the year
ended 2007, including the Report of the Independent Auditors on the
Financial Statements for the year ended June 2007.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
National Council of Provinces
- Report of the Select Committee on Finance on the Insurance Laws Amendment Bill [B26B – 2008], dated 6 August 2008:
The Select Committee on Finance, having considered the Insurance Laws
Amendment Bill [B 26B—2008] (National Assembly—sec 75) referred to it
and classified by the Joint Tagging Mechanism; reports the Bill with
proposed amendments as follows:
CLAUSE 1
1. On page 4, in line 17, to omit “72(1A)” and to substitute”72(2A)”;
CLAUSE 6
1. On page 6, in line 41, to omit “acordance” and to substitute “accordance”.
CLAUSE 18
1. On page 11, in line 31, after “paragraph” to omit “(b)” and to
insert “(a)”;
2. On page 11, in line 35, after “paragraph” to omit “(b)” and to
insert “(a)”;
3. On page 11, in line 42, after “paragraph” to omit “(b)” and to
insert “(a)”;
4. On page 11, in line 45, after “paragraph” to omit “(b)” and to
insert “(a)”;
5. On page 12, in line 2, to omit “(b)” and to insert “(a)”;
6. On page 12, in line 11, after “paragraph” to omit “(b)” and to
insert “(a)”;
7. On page 12, in line 13, after “paragraph” to omit “(b)” and to
insert “(a)”;
8. On page 12, in line 18, after “paragraph” to omit “(b)” and to
insert “(a)”;
9. On page 12, in line 37, to omit “2(b)” and to insert “2(a)”.
CLAUSE 46
1. On page 26, in line 34, after “paragraph” to omit “(b)” and to
insert “(a)”.
2. On page 26, in line 38, after “paragraph” to omit “(b)” and to
insert “(a)”;
3. On page 26, in line 45, after “paragraph” to omit “(b)” and to
insert “(a)”;
4. On page 26, in line 48, after “paragraph” to omit “(b)” and to
insert “(a)”;
5. On page 27, in line 11, after “paragraph” to omit “(b)” and to
insert “(a)”;
6. On page 27, in line 13, after “paragraph” to omit “(b)” and to
insert “(a)”;
7. On page 27, in line 19, after “paragraph” to omit “(b)” and to
insert “(a)”;
8. On page 27, in line 37, to omit “2(b)” and to insert “2(a)”;
CLAUSE 52
1. On page 29, in line 42, to omit the second “a” and to insert”an
accident and”;
2. On page 30, in line 5, to omit “a” and to insert”an accident
and”.
MONDAY, 11 AUGUST 2008
ANNOUNCEMENTS
National Assembly and National Council of Provinces
The Speaker and the Chairperson
- Classification of Bills by Joint Tagging Mechanism (JTM)
(1) The JTM in terms of Joint Rule 160(3) classified the following
Bill as a section 75 Bill:
(a) National Environmental Management: Protected Areas
Amendment Bill [B 67 – 2008] (National Assembly – sec 75)
(2) The JTM in terms of Joint Rule 160(4) classified the following
Bill as a section 76 Bill:
a) National Environment Laws Amendment Bill [B 66 – 2008]
(National Assembly – sec 76).
National Council of Provinces
- Referral to Committees of papers tabled
1. The following paper is referred to the Select Committee on
Finance for consideration:
(a) Submission of the Financial and Fiscal Commission on the
Division of Revenue Bill for 2009-2010, tabled in terms of
section 9(1) of the Intergovernmental Fiscal Relations Act,
1997 (Act No 97 of 1997).
2 The following paper is referred to the Select Committee on Economic
and Foreign Affairs for consideration:
(a) Strategic Plan of the Department of Minerals and Energy
for 2008/2009-2010/2011.
3. The following papers are referred to the Select Committee on
Security and Constitutional Affairs for consideration:
(a) Strategic Plan of the Office of the Public Protector for 1
April 2008 – 31 March 2012.
(b) Draft Regulations in terms of the Criminal Law (Sexual
Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act, 2007 (Act No 32 of
2007).
(c) Government Notice No R.391 published in Government Gazette
No 30953 dated 11 April 2008: Regulations prescribing the
tariff of allowances payable to witnesses in criminal
proceedings, in terms of the Criminal Proceedings Act, 1977
(Act No 51 of 1977).
(d) Government Notice No R.392 published in Government Gazette
No 30953 dated 11 April 2008: Regulations prescribing the
tariff of allowances payable to psychiatrists and clinical
psychologists who appear as witnesses in court, in terms of the
Criminal Proceedings Act, 1977 (Act No 51 of 1977).
(e) Government Notice No R.393 published in Government Gazette
No 30953 dated 11 April 2008: Tariff payable to a psychiatrists
or clinical psychologists for an enquiry into the mental
condition of an accused, in terms of the Criminal Proceedings
Act, 1977 (Act No 51 of 1977).
(f) Government Notice No R.394 published in Government Gazette
No 30953 dated 11 April 2008: Tariff of allowances payable to
witnesses in civil cases, in terms of the Magistrates’ Courts
Act, 1944 (Act No 32 of 1944) and the Supreme Court Act, 1959
(Act No 59 of 1959).
4. The following paper is referred to the Select Committee on
Education and Recreation for consideration and report:
(a) Report and Financial Statements of the Nelson Mandela
National Museum for 2006-2007, including the Report of the
Auditor-General on the Financial Statements for 2006-2007 [RP
242-2007].
5. The following papers are referred to the Select Committee on Local
Government and Administration for consideration:
a) The Business Plan for the Department of Provincial and Local
Government for 2008-09.
(b) Strategic Plan of the Department of Provincial and Local
Government for 2007-2012.
c) Strategic Plan of the Public Service Commission (PSC) for
2008/2009-2010/2011.
6. The following papers are referred to the Select Committee on
Security and Constitutional Affairs and the Joint Standing
Committee on Defence:
(a) The Acting President of the Republic submitted a letter
dated 15 April 2008 to the Chairperson of the National Council
of Provinces informing Members of the Council of the extension
of the employment of the South African National Defence Force
in the Central African Republic, for service in fulfilment of
the International Obligations of the Republic of South Africa
towards the Central African Republic.
(b) The Acting President of the Republic submitted a letter
dated 9 May 2008 to the Chairperson of the National Council of
Provinces informing Members of the Council of the employment of
the South African National Defence Force in the Democratic
Republic of the Congo, for service in fulfilment of the
International Obligations of the Republic of South Africa
towards the Democratic Republic of Congo.
(c) The President of the Republic submitted a letter dated 23
May 2008 to the Chairperson of the National Council of
Provinces informing Members of the Council of the employment of
the South African National Defence Force for a service in co-
operation with the South African Police Service.
7. The following paper is referred to the Select Committee on
Education and Recreation for consideration:
(a) Strategic Plan of the Department of Sport and Recreation
South Africa for 2008-2012.
8. The following paper is referred to the Select Committee on Land
and Environmental Affairs for consideration and report.
(a) Report of the Commission on Restitution of Land Rights for
2007-2008 [RP 30-2008].
9. The following paper is referred to the Select Committee on
Economic and Foreign Affairs and the Select Committee on Finance
for consideration:
a) Report and Financial Statements of the Accelerated and Shared
Growth Initiative for South Africa (ASGISA) for 2007.
10. The following paper is referred to the Select Committee on Labour
and Public Enterprises and the Select Committee on Economic and
Foreign Affairs:
a) Joint Initiative on Priority Skills Acquisition (JIPSA) –
Report on Activities in 2007, April 2008.
11. The following papers are referred to the Select Committee on Local
Government and Administration for consideration:
a) Municipal Performance Report for 2005-2006, tabled in terms of
section 48 of the Local Government: Municipal Systems Act, 2000
(Act No 32 of 2000).
b) Report of the National Disaster Management Centre for 2006-
2007, tabled in terms of section 24 of the Disaster Management
Act, 2002 (Act No 57 of 2002).
(c) Report on the Implementation of the Intergovernmental
Relations Framework Act for 2005-2006 and 2006-2007, tabled in
terms of section 46 of the Intergovernmental Relations
Framework Act, 2005 (Act No 13 of 2005).
12. The following paper is referred to the Select Committee on
Education and Recreation for consideration:
(a) Strategic Plan of the Department of Arts and Culture for 1
April 2008/09 – 31 March 2010/11.
TABLINGS
National Assembly and National Council of Provinces
-
The Speaker and the Chairperson
(a) Report of the Auditor-General on a performance audit of the management of the Municipal Infrastructure Grant at the Department of Provincial and Local Government – June 2008 [RP 120-2008].
(b) Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements of South African Institute for Drug Free Sport.
(c) Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements of Iziko Museums of Cape Town. (d) Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements of Artscape
-
The Minister of Finance
(a) Convention between the Republic of South Africa and the Kingdom of the Netherlands for the Avoidance of Double Taxation and the Prevention of Fiscal Evasion with respect to Taxes on Income and on Capital, tabled in terms of section 231(2) of the Constitution, 1996.
(b) Explanatory Memorandum to the Convention between the Republic of South Africa and the Kingdom of the Netherlands for the Avoidance of Double Taxation and the Prevention of Fiscal Evasion with respect to Taxes on Income and on Capital.
(c) Protocol Amending the Convention between the Republic of South Africa and the Kingdom of the Netherlands for the Avoidance of Double Taxation and the Prevention of Fiscal Evasion with respect to Taxes on Income and on Capital, tabled in terms of section 231(2) of the Constitution, 1996.
(d) Explanatory Memorandum to the Protocol Amending the Convention between the Republic of South Africa and the Kingdom of the Netherlands for the Avoidance of Double Taxation and the Prevention of Fiscal Evasion with respect to Taxes on Income and on Capital.
-
The Minister for Justice and Constitutional Development
(a) Proclamation No R.23 published in Government Gazette No 31189 dated 27 June 2008: Commencement of section 62(1) to (5) of the Regulation of Interception of Communications and Provision of Communication-related Information Act, 2002 (Act No 70 of 2002).
National Council of Provinces
-
The Chairperson
a) Notice issued in terms of section 106(1)(b) of the Local Government Municipal Systems Act, 2000 (Act No 32 of 2000), on allegations of fraud, corruption, or any other serious malpractices within the Govan Mbeki Local Municipality.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
National Council of Provinces
- The following report replaces the report published on page 1492 of the ATC of 7 August 2008:
Report of the Select Committee on Finance on the Insurance Laws Amendment Bill [B26B – 2008], dated 6 August 2008:
The Select Committee on Finance, having considered the Insurance
Laws Amendment Bill [B26B—2008] (National Assembly—sec 75), referred
to it and classified by the Joint Tagging Mechanism, reports that it
has agreed to the Bill.
-
Report of the Select Committee on Security and Constitutional Affairs on the Mandating Procedures of Provinces Bill [B8D-2007] (National Council of Provinces – sec 76(2)), dated 25 June 2008.
The Select Committee on Security and Constitutional Affairs, having considered the subject of the Mandating Procedures of Provinces Bill [B8D-2007] (National Council of Provinces – sec 76(2)), amended by the National Assembly and referred to the Committee, reports that it has agreed to the Bill. TUESDAY, 12 AUGUST 2008
ANNOUNCEMENTS
National Assembly and National Council of Provinces
The Speaker and the Chairperson
- Withdrawal of Bill
The Minister of Defence withdrew the following Bill on 4 August 2008:
(1) Defence Amendment Bill [B 6 - 2008] (National Assembly - sec
75).
TABLINGS
National Assembly and National Council of Provinces
-
The Minister of Environmental Affairs and Tourism
(a) 2006-2007 Yearly Report to Parliament in terms of section 26(1) of the National Environmental Management Act (NEMA), 1998 (Act No 107 of 1998).
National Council of Provinces
- The Chairperson
a) Notice of intervention in the Mohokare Local Municipality, in terms
of section 139(1)(b) of the Constitution, 1996.
Referred to the Select Committee on Local Government and
Administration for consideration and report.
b) Tabling of the correspondence from Mr L L Makhasi, a community
member in the Inkwanca Local Municipality, Eastern Cape Province.
Referred to the Select Committee on Members Legislative Proposal. COMMITTEE REPORTS
National Council of Provinces
-
Report of the Select Committee of Economic and Foreign Affairs on the Consumer Protection Bill [B19-2008] (National Council of Provinces – sec 76(2)), dated 6 August 2008.
The Select Committee on Economic and Foreign Affairs, having considered the subject of the Consumer Protection Bill [B19-2008] (National Council of Provinces – sec 76(2)), referred to it, and classified by the Joint Tagging Mechanism (JTM) as a section 76 Bill, reports the Bill with amendments [B19A 2008].
-
Report of the Select Committee on Land and Environmental Affairs on the Liquor Products Amendment Bill [B22B-2008] (National Assembly – sec 75), dated 7 August 2008:
The Select Committee on Land and Environmental Affairs, having considered the subject of the Liquor Products Amendment Bill [22B- 2008] (National Assembly – sec 75), referred to it, reports the Bill with a proposed amendment as follows:
Clause 2 -
On page 3, in line 12, after “shall”, to insert “, after consultation with Parliament,”
WEDNESDAY, 13 AUGUST 2008
COMMITTEE REPORTS National Council of Provinces
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Report of the Select Committee on Land and Environmental Affairs on the Agricultural Debt Management Repeal Bill [B24-2008] (National Assembly – sec 75), dated 7 August 2008:
The Select Committee on Land and Environmental Affairs, having considered the subject of the Agricultural Debt Management Repeal Bill [B24-2008] (National Assembly – sec 75), referred to it, reports that it has agreed to the Bill.
FRIDAY, 15 AUGUST 2008
ANNOUNCEMENTS
National Assembly and National Council of Provinces
The Speaker and the Chairperson
- Translations of Bills submitted
(1) The Minister for Justice and Constitutional Development
a) Veertiende Wysigingswetsontwerp op die Grondwet [W 62 – 2008]
(National Assembly – sec 74)
This is the official translation into Afrikaans of the
Constitution Fourteenth Amendment Bill [B 62 – 2008] (National
Assembly – sec 74).
b) Vyftiende Wysigingswetsontwerp op die Grondwet [W 63 – 2008]
(National Assembly – sec 74)
This is the official translation into Afrikaans of the
Constitution Fifteenth Amendment Bill [B 63 – 2008] (National
Assembly – sec 74).
c) Algemene Regswysigingswetsontwerp (Verlies van Lidmaatskap van
Nasionale Vergadering, Provinsiale Wetgewer of Munisipale
Raad) [W 64 – 2008] (National Assembly – sec 75)
This is the official translation into Afrikaans of the General
Laws (Loss of Membership of National Assembly, Provincial
Legislature or Municipal Council) Amendment Bill [B 64 – 2008]
(National Assembly – sec 75).
- Introduction of Bills
(1) The Portfolio Committee on Communications
a) Broadcasting Amendment Bill [B 72 – 2008] (National Assembly –
proposed sec 75) [Draft Bill and memorandum setting out its
objects published in Government Gazette No 31215 of 4 July
2008.]
Bill initiated by the Portfolio Committee on Communications 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.
-
Withdrawal of report tabled
Please Note: The Report of the Parliamentary Oversight Authority on Proposed Policies on Parliamentary Travel and Computer and other Equipment for Members of Parliament, published on page 613 of the Announcements, Tablings and Committee Reports of 13 May 2008, is withdrawn.
TABLINGS
National Assembly and National Council of Provinces
-
The Minister of Finance
(a) Agreement on Customs and Tax Administration Co-operation between the Government of the Republic of South Africa, the Government of the Republic of India and the Government of the Federative Republic of Brazil, tabled in terms of section 231(3) of the Constitution, 1996.
a) Explanatory Memorandum to the Agreement.
b) Agreement between the Government of the Republic of South Africa and the Government of the Republic of the Sudan regarding Mutual Assistance between their Customs Administration, tabled in terms of section 231(3) of the Constitution, 1996.
c) Explanatory Memorandum to the Agreement.
d) Annual Report of the Bank Supervision Department of the South African Reserve Bank for 2007.
e) Annual Report of the Registrar of Friendly Societies for 2006.
-
The Minister of Transport
a) Air Services Agreement between the Government of the Republic of South Africa and the Swiss Federal Council, tabled in terms of section 231(3) of the Constitution, 1996.
b) Explanatory Memorandum to the Agreement.
MONDAY, 18 AUGUST 2008
ANNOUNCEMENTS
National Council of Provinces
- Referral to Committees of papers tabled
1. The following papers are referred to the Select Committee on
Finance for consideration and report:
(a) Convention between the Republic of South Africa and the
Kingdom of the Netherlands for the Avoidance of Double
Taxation and the Prevention of Fiscal Evasion with respect to
Taxes on Income and on Capital, tabled in terms of section
231(2) of the Constitution, 1996.
(b) Explanatory Memorandum to the Convention between the
Republic of South Africa and the Kingdom of the Netherlands
for the Avoidance of Double Taxation and the Prevention of
Fiscal Evasion with respect to Taxes on Income and on
Capital.
(c) Protocol Amending the Convention between the Republic of
South Africa and the Kingdom of the Netherlands for the
Avoidance of Double Taxation and the Prevention of Fiscal
Evasion with respect to Taxes on Income and on Capital,
tabled in terms of section 231(2) of the Constitution, 1996.
(d) Explanatory Memorandum to the Protocol Amending the
Convention between the Republic of South Africa and the
Kingdom of the Netherlands for the Avoidance of Double
Taxation and the Prevention of Fiscal Evasion with respect to
Taxes on Income and on Capital.
TUESDAY, 19 AUGUST 2008 ANNOUNCEMENTS
National Assembly and National Council of Provinces
The Speaker and the Chairperson
- Bills passed by Houses – to be submitted to President for assent
(1) Bills passed by National Assembly on 19 August 2008:
a) Films and Publications Amendment Bill [B 27D – 2006] (National
Assembly – sec 75).
b) Social Housing Bill [B 29D – 2007] (National Assembly – sec
76(1)).
(2) Bills passed by National Council of Provinces on 19 August 2008:
a) Financial Services Laws General Amendment Bill [B 21B – 2008]
(National Assembly – sec 75).
b) Agricultural Debt Management Repeal Bill [B 24 – 2008]
(National Assembly – sec 75).
c) Insurance Laws Amendment Bill [B 26B – 2008] (National
Assembly – sec 75).
d) Special Pensions Amendment Bill [B 29B – 2008] (National
Assembly – sec 75).
- Bill referred to Mediation Committee
(1) Bill, amended by National Council of Provinces and rejected by
National Assembly on 19 August 2008, referred to Mediation
Committee in terms of Joint Rule 186(1)(b):
(a) Housing Development Agency Bill [B 1D – 2008] (National
Assembly – sec 76(1)).
- Translation of Bill submitted
(1) Portfolio Committee on Communications
a) Uitsaaiwysigingswetsontwerp [W 72 – 2008] (National Assembly –
sec 75)
This is the official translation into Afrikaans of the
Broadcasting Amendment Bill [B 72 – 2008] (National Assembly –
sec 75).
- Classification of Bills by Joint Tagging Mechanism (JTM)
(1) The JTM in terms of Joint Rule 160(3) classified the following
Bills as section 75 Bills:
a) Broadcasting Amendment Bill [B 72 – 2008] (National Assembly –
sec 75)
b) Judicial Matters Amendment Bill [B 48 – 2008] (National
Assembly – sec 75) 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 19 August 2008:
(a) National Qualifications Framework Bill [B 33B – 2008]
(National Assembly – sec 76(1)).
The Bill has been referred to the Select Committee on Education
and Recreation of the National Council of Provinces.
(b) Higher Education Amendment Bill [B 34 – 2008] (National
Assembly – sec 75).
The Bill has been referred to the Select Committee on Education
and Recreation of the National Council of Provinces.
(c) General and Further Education and Training Quality
Assurance Amendment Bill [B 35B – 2008] (National Assembly –
sec 76(1)).
The Bill has been referred to the Select Committee on Education
and Recreation of the National Council of Provinces.
(d) Skills Development Bill [B 49B – 2008 (National Assembly –
sec 75)].
The Bill has been referred to the Select Committee on Labour and
Public Enterprises of the National Council of Provinces.
(e) Broadcasting Amendment Bill [B 72 – 2008] (National
Assembly – sec 75).
The Bill has been referred to the Select Committee on Labour and
Public Enterprises of the National Council of Provinces.
TABLINGS
National Assembly and National Council of Provinces
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The Minister of Education
a) Report and Financial Statements of the Council for Quality Assurance in General and Further Education and Training – Umalusi for 2007-2008, including the Report of the Independent Auditors on the Financial Statements for 2007-2008.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
National Assembly and National Council of Provinces
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