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Virtual public hearing on the Customary Initiation Bill
The Standing Committee on Community Safety, Cultural Affairs and Sport invites stakeholders and interested parties to attend a virtual public hearing on the Customary Initiation Bill [B 7B–2018] being organised as part of the committee’s constitutional responsibility on Tuesday, 22 September, at 09:00.
Virtual public hearing on the Recognition of Customary Marriages Amendment Bill
The Standing Committee on Community Safety, Cultural Affairs and Sport invites stakeholders and interested parties to attend a virtual public hearing on the Recognition of Customary Marriages Amendment Bill [B 12–2019] being organised as part of the committee’s constitutional responsibility.
Virtual public hearing on Social Assistance Amendment Bill
The Standing Committee on Social Development invites stakeholders and interested parties to attend and participate in a public hearing on the Social Assistance Amendment Bill [B 8B–2018] (NCOP) being organised as part of the committee’s constitutional mandate, on Tuesday, 15 September, at 09:00.
Procurement of Personal Protective Equipment
In the spirit of transparency, Western Cape Provincial Parliament (WCPP) Speaker Masizole Mnqasela wishes to disclose its activities in respect of the purchasing of personal protective equipment (PPE) in response to the global COVID-19 pandemic.
WCPP employees thanked for efforts during challenging time
The Western Cape Provincial Parliament, upon a motion moved by Mr D G Mitchell, passed the following resolution on 14 May 2020:
“That the House –
First Covid-19 Ad Hoc Committee meeting
Today Chief Whip Mireille Wenger was elected as chairperson of the Western Cape Provincial Parliament’s Ad-Hoc Committee on Covid-19. This was the first official committee meeting of the Western Cape Provincial Parliament conducted on a virtual platform. The committee consists of 15 Members appointed on a proportional basis.
Covid-19 Ad Hoc Committee established
Speaker Masizole Mnqasela announced the establishment of an ad hoc parliamentary committee specifically tasked with overseeing the Western Cape Government’s efforts in addressing the COVID-19 pandemic and the enforcement and effects of the national lockdown.
The decision to establish the committee was made in terms of Standing Rule 119(1)(b) which allows for the Speaker to establish an ad hoc committee in circumstances when the House has been adjourned for more than 14 days.
Recommendation for Western Cape Commissioner for Children released
The Western Cape Provincial Parliament’s Standing Committee on Social Development is pleased to announce that on 19 March the House adopted its report on the appointment of a commissioner for Children in the Western Cape.
In terms of section 2(1) (2) (e) of the Western Commissioner for Children Act, 2019 (Act 2 of 2019), the Committee recommends that Ms Christina Nomdo be appointed as the Western Cape Commissioner for Children.
Parliamentary activities in light of Covid-19
The Western Cape Provincial Parliament (WCPP) shares the same concern as all South Africans for the situation in our country regarding the spread of COVID-19.
Media briefing on COVID-19 measures
The Speaker of the Western Cape Provincial Parliament, Masizole Mnqasela, will be convening a media briefing on Thursday, 19 March at 08:30. The Speaker wishes to communicate the decisions taken by all the political parties represented in the WCPP to deal with the directives in the declaration of the President regarding the COVID-19 virus. The aim of the measures is to combat the spread of the COVID-19 virus and ensure the health and well-being of Members, employees and stakeholders.
