LEGISLATION BEFORE COMMITTEES OF THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY

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LEGISLATION BEFORE COMMITTEES OF THE NATIONAL
ASSEMBLY PREPARED BY COMMITTEE SECTION AS
AMENDED ON 12 JUNE 2008
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Index

• Government Initiated Bills Slides 4 23
• Bills initiated by Committees slide 25
• Private Members Legislative Proposals Slides
  26 29
• Other matters before Committees slide 30
• International Agreements 31
• Other matters requiring approval by Parliament
  Slides 32 34

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Summary

• 33 - Bills before Committees .
• 2 - Bills initiated by Committees
• 11 - Legislative Proposals
• 2- International Agreements
• 6 - Other matters before Portfolio Committees
  requiring approval by Parliament

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PORTFOLIO COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE AND LAND
AFFAIRS 3 BILLS
TITLE OF BILL DATE OF INTRO/ REVIVAL/TRANSMISSION TAGGING CURRENT STATUS AIM TO FINISH CONSIDERATION BY ASSEMBLY
Liquor Products Amendment Bill B 22 2008 (National Assembly s75) 21/05/2008 Yes Briefed 27 May 2008. Public Hearings 17 18 June 2008. Deliberations 24 25 June 2008. 25 June 2008
Agricultural Debt Management Repeal Bill B -24-2008 (National Assembly s75) 23/05/2008 Yes Briefed 3 June 2008. Deliberated 3 June 2008. Finalised 3 June 2008 13 June 2008
Land Use Management Bill B 27 2008 (National Assembly prop s 75) 28/05/2008 No Briefed 16 May 2008 Workshop 10, 11 June 2008. Further meetings to be scheduled.
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PORTFOLIO COMMITTEE ON DEFENCE 1 BILLS
TITLE OF BILL DATE OF INTRO/ REVIVAL/ TRANSMISSION TAGGING CURRENT STATUS AIM TO FINISH CONSIDERATION BY THE ASSEMBLY
Defence Amendment Bill B6-2008(National Assembly - sec 75) 06/03/2008 Yes Briefed 4 March 2008. Considered submissions 20 May 2008. Public hearings 28 May 2008. Deliberated 29 May, 3, 4 June 2008. Met the Department on 10, 11 June 2008. Committee requested the Department to rework some clauses in the Bill. Further meetings to be scheduled.
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PORTFOLIO COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION 3 BILLS
TITLE OF BILL DATE OF INTRO/ REVIVAL/ TRANSMISSION TAGGING CURRENT STATUS AIM TO FINISH CONSIDERATION BY THE ASSEMBLY
National Qualifications Framework Bill B 33 2008 (National Assembly prop sec 76) 9 June 2008 No Briefing 17 June 2008. Public Hearings 30 31 July 2008. Deliberations 5, 12 August
Higher Education Amendment Bill B 34 2008(National Assembly prop sec 75 9 June 2008 No Committee to schedule meetings.
General and Further Education and Training Quality Amendment B 35-2008 (National Assembly prop sec 76 9 June 2008 No Committee to schedule meetings.
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PORTFOLIO COMMITTEE ON FINANCE 3 BILLS
TITLE OF BILL DATE OF INTRO/ REVIVAL/TRANSMISSION TAGGING CURRENT STATUS AIM TO FINISH CONSIDERATION BY THE ASSEMBLY
Financial Services Laws General Amendment Bill B 21 2008 (National Assembly sec 75) 13 May 2008 Yes Briefed 14 May 2008. Hearings 16 May. Deliberations 4, 11 June 2008. Finalised 11 June 2008.
Insurance Laws Amendment Bill B 26 2008 (National Assembly prop sec 75) 28 May 2008 Yes Briefed 28 May 2008. Hearings 30 May 2008. Deliberations 6, 13 June 2008.
Special Pensions Amendment Bill 29-2008 (National Assembly prop sec 75) 2 June 2008 No Briefed 4 June 2008. Hearings 10,11 June 2008. Consideration 17 June 2008.
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PORTFOLIO COMMITTEE ON HEALTH 1 BILL
TITLE OF BILL DATE OF INTRO/ REVIVAL/TRANSMISSION TAGGING CURRENT STATUS AIM TO FINISH CONSIDERATION BY THE ASSEMBLY
Tobacco Products Amendment Bill B7-2008 (National Assembly sec 76) 07 /03/2008 Yes Briefed 11,18 March 2008. Public hearings 6,7 May. Further briefing by the Department 13 May 2008. Meeting of the 14 May 2008 was postponed. Deliberated 20 May, 3, 10 June 2008. Further deliberations 17 June 2008.
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PORTFOLIO COMMITTEE ON HOME AFFAIRS 1 BILL
TITLE OF BILL DATE OF INTRO/ REVIVAL/TRANSMISSION TAGGING CURRENT STATUS AIM TO FINISH CONSIDERATION BY THE ASSEMBLY
Refugees Amendment Bill B11-2008 (National Assembly sec 75) 26 /03/2008 Yes Briefed 11 March. Workshop 18 March. Public hearings 25,26 March. Deliberated 29 30 April 2008. Deliberated 21 May 2008. Meeting of 27 May postponed until 3 June 2008. Finalised 4 June 2008. Finalised 4 June 2008. 13 June 2008
Films Publications A/B B 27B -2006 (National Assembly s75) 20/05/2008 Yes Committee to schedule meetings
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PORTFOLIO COMMITTEE ON HOUSING 1 BILL
TITLE OF BILL DATE OF INTRO/ REVIVAL/TRANSMISSION TAGGING CURRENT STATUS AIM TO FINISH CONSIDERATION BY THE ASSEMBLY
Prevention of Illegal Eviction from and Unlawful Occupation of Land Amendment Bill B8-2008 (National Assembly sec 75) 07/03/2008 Yes Briefed 6 May 2008. The committee requested more time for consultation and advise on issues of concern with Bill.
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Ad Hoc Committee on Intelligence Legislation 1
BILL
TITLE OF BILL DATE OF INTRO/ REVIVAL/TRANSMISSION TAGGING CURRENT STATUS AIM TO FINISH CONSIDERATION BY THE ASSEMBLY
Protection of Information B 28 -2008 (National Assembly prop sec 75) 29 /05/2008 No Met 4 June, elected Chairperson Briefed by Ministry 11 June 2008. Further briefing 18 June 2008 Public Hearings 23, 24 25 June 2008. Deliberations 30 July 5, 6, 7, 8 August 2008.
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PORFOLIO COMMITTEE ON JUSTICE CONSTITUTIONAL
DEVELOPMENT 6 BILLS
TITLE OF BILL DATE OF INTRO/ REVIVAL/ TRANSMISSION TAGGING CURRENT STATUS AIM TO FINISH CONSIDERATION BY THE ASSEMBLY
Child Justice Bill B49-2002 (s75) 15/06/2004 Yes Public Hearings 5,6, 12 February 2008. Deliberations 11,12,14,19,26,27 March 2008 and 23, 24 April 2008. Deliberated on 28 May 2,3, 4, 9,10, 11, June 2008. Further deliberations 13 June 2008. Finalisation 18 19 June 24 June 2008 (p)
Superior Courts Bill B52-2003 (s75) 15 June 2006 Yes Briefed on 16 and 18 January 2006.
Judicial Services Commission A/B B50 2007 (National Assembly s75) 06/06/2008 Yes Committee to schedule meetings.
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PORFOLIO COMMITTEE ON JUSTICE CONSTITUTIONAL
DEVELOPMENT
TITLE OF BILL DATE OF INTRO/ REVIVAL/TRANSMISSION TAGGING CURRENT STATUS AIM TO FINISH CONSIDERATION BY THE ASSEMBLY
Traditional Courts Bill B 15-08 (National Assembly 76 (1) ) 9 April 2008 Bill referred to National House of Traditional Leaders on 8 May 2008 Committee will introduce a Bill to extend the life of Traditional Courts to allow sufficient time for consideration of the Traditional Courts Bill. Yes Public Hearings 13,14 May 2008. Public Hearings 20 May 2008 Deliberated 20, 21 May 2008. Deliberated 28 May 2008.
National Prosecuting Authority Amendment Bill B 23-2008 (National Assembly- sec 75) 15 May 2008 Yes Committee to deal with the Bill in August. Will confer with PC on Safety Security
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PORFOLIO COMMITTEE ON JUSTICE CONSTITUTIONAL
DEVELOPMENT
TITLE OF BILL DATE OF INTRO/ REVIVAL/TRANSMISSION TAGGING CURRENT STATUS AIM TO FINISH CONSIDERATION BY THE ASSEMBLY
Reform of Customary Law of Succession and Regulation of Related Matters Bill B10 2008(National Assembly s76) 7 March 2008 Bill referred to NHTL on 8 April 2008 Yes Public Hearings 17 June 2008. Aim to finalise the Bill in August.
SA Judicial Education Institute Bill B 4B -2007 (National Assembly s75) 29/05/2008 Yes Committee to schedule meetings
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PORTFOLIO COMMITTEE ON MINERALS AND ENERGY 1
BILL
TITLE OF BILL DATE OF INTRO/ REVIVAL/TRANSMISSION TAGGING CURRENT STATUS AIM TO FINISH CONSIDERATION BY THE ASSEMBLY
Minerals Petroleum Resources Development A/B B10B-2007 (s75) 20 September 2007 Yes Deliberated 13 May 2008 (Joint Meeting with PC Environmental Affairs and Tourism). Deliberated 28 May, 4 June 2008, Further deliberations 18 June 2008.
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PORTFOLIO COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS 1 BILL
TITLE OF BILL DATE OF INTRO/ REVIVAL/TRANSMISSION TAGGING CURRENT STATUS AIM TO FINISH CONSIDERATION BY THE ASSEMBLY
Expropriation Bill B16-2008 (National Assembly s75) 15 April 2008 Yes Briefed 26 March 2008. Public Hearings in all Provinces 19,22, 23, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30 May 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10, 12, 13 June 2008. Public Hearings in Parliament on 17,18 June 2008. Deliberations 23, 24, 25, 27 June 2008. 27 June 2008
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PORTFOLIO COMMITTEE ON PROVINCIAL AND LOCAL
GOVERNMENT 1 BILL
TITLE OF BILL DATE OF INTRO/ REVIVAL/TRANSMISSION TAGGING CURRENT STATUS AIM TO FINISH CONSIDERATION BY THE ASSEMBLY
Local Government Laws Amendment Bill B 28B-07 (s75) 26 March 2008 Yes Considered proposed amendments 6,13,20 May 2008. Meeting of 3 June 2008 postponed. Deliberations 12,17 June 2008 19 June 2008 (p)
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PORTFOLIO COMMITTEE ON SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
TITLE OF BILL DATE OF INTRO/ REVIVAL/TRANSMISSION TAGGING CURRENT STATUS AIM TO FINISH CONSIDERATION BY THE ASSEMBLY
South African National Space Agency Bill B 20 2008 (National Assembly sec 75) 5 May 2008 Yes Briefed 6 May 2008. Public Hearings 34 June 2008. Deliberations 10, 17 June 2008. 17 June 2008
Human Science Research Council Bill B16B-07 (National Assembly sec 75) 09 May 2008 Bill referred back to Committee to consider Presidents reservations on Constitutionality. Yes Deliberations 17 June 2008. 17 June 2008
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PORTFOLIO COMMITTEE ON SAFETY AND SECURITY
TITLE OF BILL DATE OF INTRO/ REVIVAL/TRANSMISSION TAGGING CURRENT STATUS AIM TO FINISH CONSIDERATION BY THE ASSEMBLY
South African Police Services A/B B 30-2008 (National Assembly prop -75) 4 June 2008 No Committee to schedule meetings. To confer with PC on Justice and Constitutional Development
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PORTFOLIO COMMITTEE ON SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT 1
BILLS
TITLE OF BILL DATE OF INTRO/ REVIVAL/TRANSMISSION TAGGING CURRENT STATUS AIM TO FINISH CONSIDERATION BY THE ASSEMBLY
Prevention of and Treatment for Substance Abuse Bill B12-2008 (s76) 14 March 2008 Yes Briefed 6,7 May. Public hearings 13,14,16 May. Meeting with different stakeholders 20, 21 May 2008. Deliberated 23,27,28 May 3, 4 June 2008. Further deliberations 6,10,11,13 June 2008. 13 June 2008
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PORTFOLIO COMMITTEE ON TRADE AND INDUSTRY
TITLE OF BILL DATE OF INTRO/ REVIVAL/TRANSMISSION TAGGING CURRENT STATUS AIM TO FINISH CONSIDERATION BY THE ASSEMBLY
Competition Amendment Bill B 31-2008(National Assembly prop sec 75) 4 June 2008 No Briefed 10 June 2008. Public Hearings 29, 30 July 2008. Deliberations 5, 6 August 2008.
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PORFOLIO COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORT 2 BILLS
TITLE OF BILL DATE OF INTRO/ REVIVAL/TRANSMISSION TAGGING CURRENT STATUS AIM TO FINISH CONSIDERATION BY THE ASSEMBLY
Air Services Licensing Amendment Bill B 25-2008 (National Assembly- sec75) 28 May 2008 Yes Briefed 3 June 2008. Deliberated 10,11 June 2008. Further deliberations 18 June 2008.
National Railway Safety Regulator Amendment Bill B 32 -2008 ( National Assembly prop sec- 76) 04 June 2008 No Briefed 4 June 2008. To advertise during week-end of 13 June 2008 for Public Hearings. Committee to schedule Public Hearings.
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PORTFOLIO COMMITTEE ON WATER AFFAIRS AND
FORESTRY 1 BILL
TITLE OF BILL DATE OF INTRO/ REVIVAL/TRANSMISSION TAGGING CURRENT STATUS AIM TO FINISH CONSIDERATION BY THE ASSEMBLY
South African National Water Resources Infrastructure Agency Limited Bill B 36-2008 (National Assembly prop -75) 10 June 2008 No Committee to schedule meetings.

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DEADLINES FOR SUBMISSION OF LEGISLATION FOR
INTRODUCTION IN 2008

• 29 February for bills to be passed by 27 June
• 2 June for bills to be passed by 24 November
• INTERNAL ARRANGEMENTS BETWEEN NA NCOP
• s75 Bills to be passed by 27 June must reach NCOP
  by 23 May
• s76 Bills to be passed by 27 June must reach NCOP
  by 9 May

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BILLS TO BE INITIATED BY COMMITTEES
NAME OF COMMITTEE BILL RESOLUTION CURRENT STATUS
Finance Financial Management of Parliament Bill (Financial Administration of Parliament and Provincial Legislatures Bill). 18/06/2004 Committee briefed by Parliament Law Advisers on 18 March 2008. Joint meeting held with SC on Finance on 28 May 2008. Joint meeting deliberations 30 May 2008. There is progress on the Bill. The Portfolio and Select Committees on Finance are working jointly. There are concerns with regards to Section 216 of the Constitution and the Committee received legal opinion from Senior Counsel. 
Justice Repeal of Black Administration Act Certain Laws A/B Gazetted 23 May 2008. Closing date for submissions 13 June 2008. Consideration 17 June 2008.
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PROPOSALS BEFORE COMMITTEE ON PRIVATE MEMBERS
LEGISLATIVE PROPOSALS
TITLE DATE OF REFERRAL CURRENT STATUS
Legislative Proposal to amend the Labour Relations Act (Mr C M Lowe) 16/08/2006 Deliberations were scheduled for 30 May 2008. Aim to finalise 06 June2008. Committee had to reschedule the meeting because of the unavailability of the presenter.
Legislative Proposal to amend the Remuneration of Public Office Bearers Act (No 20 of 1998) (Mrs S A Seaton) 01/10/2007 Deliberations 20, 27 May 2008. Finalised 30 May 2008. Recommended that permission be granted for the member to proceed.
Legislative proposal regarding Expunction of Criminal Records from Apartheid Laws (Mr J Selfe) 22/10/2007 Deliberations 20 June 2008. Aim to finalise 27 June 2008
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PROPOSALS BEFORE COMMITTEE ON PRIVATE MEMBERS
LEGISLATIVE PROPOSALS
TITLE DATE OF REFERRAL CURRENT STATUS
Legislative proposal to amend the Protection of Constitutional Democracy Against Terrorist and Related Activities Act (Mr H J Bekker) 08/11/2007 Deliberations 15, 22, June 2008. Aim to finalise 29 June 2008.
Legislative proposal to amend the Employment Equity Act, No 55 of 1998 (A Dreyer) 25/01/2008 Deliberations 13, 27 June 2008. Aim to finalise 27 June 2008.
Legislative Proposal to amend the Employment Equity Act, No 55 of 1998 (Mr WD Spies) 14/02/2008 Deliberations 27 June 2008 01 August 2008. Aim to finish 8 August 2008
Legislative Proposal to repeal the Saint Andrews College, Grahamstown,(Private ) Act, No 15 of 1932 (Mr PA Gerber) 14/02/2008 Deliberations 13, 20 June 2008. Aim to finalise 20 June 2008.
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PROPOSALS BEFORE COMMITTEE ON PRIVATE MEMBERS
LEGISLATIVE PROPOSALS
TITLE DATE OF REFERRAL CURRENT STATUS
Legislative Proposal to repeal the Saint Andrews College, Grahamstown,(Private) Amendment Act, No 82 of 1985 (Mr PA Gerber) 14/02/2008 Deliberations 6, 13,20 June 2008. Aim to finalise 20 June 2008.
Legislative Proposal to repeal Diocesan College, Rondebosch, (Private) Act, No 7 of 1942 (Mr PA Gerber) 14/02/2008 Deliberations 6, 13,20 June 2008. Aim to finalise 20 June 2008.
Legislative Proposal to repeal the Natal Ecclesiastical Properties and Trust Amendment (Private ) Act, No 60 of 1975 (Mr PA Gerber) 14/02/2008 Deliberations 6, 13,20 June 2008. Aim to finalise 20 June 2008.
Legislative Proposal to amend the Competition Act, No 89 of 1998 (Mrs P de Lille) 06/05/2008 Committee to schedule meetings
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LEGISLATIVE PROPOSALS (MEMBER GIVEN PERMISSION
TO PROCEED)
TITLE DATE ON WHICH PERMISSION WAS GIVEN CURRENT STATUS
Legislative proposal to repeal the Methodist Church of South Africa Act, No 111 of 1978 (Mr PA Gerber) 28/02/2008 Member to prepare draft Bill.
Legislative proposal to repeal the Bible Society of South Africa Act, No 15 of 1970 (Mr PA Gerber) 28/02/2008 Member to prepare draft Bill.
Legislative proposal to repeal the Apostolic Faith Mission of South Africa Act, No 24 of 1961 (Mr PA Gerber) 28/02/2008 Member to prepare draft Bill.
Proposal to repeal the Dutch Reformed Church Union Act, No 23 of 1911 (Mr PA Gerber) 28/02/2008 Member to prepare draft Bill.
Legislative proposal to repeal the Apostolic Faith Mission of South Africa Amendment Act, No 4 of 1970 (Mr PA Gerber) 28/02/2008 Member to prepare draft Bill.
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MATTERS BEFORE CONSTITUTIONAL REVIEW COMMITTEE
TITLE CURRENT STATUS
Document dealing with provisions of interim Constitution that are still in operation referred by Joint Rules Committee. Met on 10 June 2005. Document forwarded to Dept of Justice for comment. Departments report submitted by Minister to Cabinet. Task Team consisting of affected Departments to be established. Task Team would prepare the necessary amending legislation. Adverts were published inviting submissions from the public on annual review of the Constitution. 2007 submissions on review of the Constitution have not been considered by the Committee. The House Chairperson Committees will follow up on this.
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SECTION 231 (2) INTERNATIONAL AGREEMENTS BEFORE
NATIONAL ASSEMBLY
TITLE OF AGREEMENT NAME OF COMMITTEES TABLED REFERRED CURRENT STATUS AIM TO FINISH CONSIDERATION BY ASSEMBLY
Protocol amending the Agreement between the Government of the Republic of SA and the Government of Australia for the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes on income, 9 June 2008
Agreement between the Government of the Republic of SA and the Government of the Sudan for the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes on income, 9 June 2008
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OTHER MATTERS BEFORE PORTFOLIO COMMITTEES
REQUIRING APPROVAL BY PARLIAMENT 6 MATTERS
NAME OF COMMITTEE TITLE OF PAPER REFERRED CURRENT STATUS AIM TO FINISH CONSIDERATION BY HOUSE (NA)
Justice and Constitutional Development Report in terms of Section 13(4A)(b) of the Magistrates Act, 1993 (Act No 90 of 1993) Withholding of remuneration of Magistrate M K Chauke, an additional Magistrate at Pretoria. Tabled 25 January 2008 28 February 2008 Considered 18 March 2008 Committee to schedule further meetings
Justice and Constitutional Development Report on the suspension of a magistrate Mr S P Zwelibanzi, an additional magistrate at Ngqamakwe in terms of section 13(4)(a)(i) of the Magistrates Act, 1993 (Act No 90 of 1993) 7 April 2008 Considered 18 March 2008 Committee to schedule further meetings
Report on the confirmation of provisional suspension of a magistrate Mr X R I Masimini, an additional magistrate at Queenstown in terms of section 13(4)(a) of the Magistrates Act, 1993 (Act No 90 of 1993). Tabled 24 April 2008 Not yet referred
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OTHER MATTERS BEFORE PORTFOLIO COMMITTEES
REQUIRING APPROVAL BY PARLIAMENT
NAME OF COMMITTEE TITLE OF PAPER REFERRED CURRENT STATUS AIM TO FINISH CONSIDERATION BY HOUSE (NA)
Report on the provisional suspension of a magistrate Ms A Bacharam, an additional magistrate at Scottburgh in terms of section 13(3)(a) of the Magistrates Act, 1993 (Act No 90 of 1993). Tabled 24 April 2008 Not yet referred
Justice and Constitutional Development Draft Rules made in terms of section 7(3) of the Promotion of Administrative Justice Act, 2000 (Act No 3 of 2000) 19 October 2007 Deliberated 27 February 2008. To schedule further meetings.
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OTHER MATTERS BEFORE PORTFOLIO COMMITTEES
REQUIRING APPROVAL BY PARLIAMENT
NAME OF COMMITTEE TITLE OF PAPER REFERRED CURRENT STATUS AIM TO FINISH CONSIDERATION BY HOUSE (NA)
Communications Request to the National Assembly, dated 20 February 2008, from the Minister of Communications to submit a shortlist of candidates for appointment to the Council of the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (Icasa). 2 April 2008 Closing date for nominations was 25 April. Short listed 20 May 2008. Interviewed 3 June 2008. Finalised 10 June 2008.