Parliament, Tuesday, 28 January 2025 — Chairpersons of five National Assembly oversight committees from Economic Cluster 2 will hold a media briefing on Thursday, 30 January, as part of the 7th Parliament’s Weekly Committee Cluster Media Briefing programme. The session will focus on the theme, “Promotion of Full Participation of All in the Economy.”
The media engagement series, which commenced in November 2024, serves as a platform for committee chairpersons to provide updates on parliamentary activities and initiatives. This week’s briefing will feature the following chairpersons:
- Mr. Boyce Maneli, Portfolio Committee on Employment and Labour
- Ms. Carol Mokgadi Phiri, Portfolio Committee on Public Works and Infrastructure
- Ms. Lungi Mnganga-Gcabashe, Portfolio Committee on Tourism
- Ms. Tsakani Shiviti, Portfolio Committee on Science, Technology, and Innovation
- Ms. Khusela Sangoni Diko, Portfolio Committee on Communications and Digital Technologies
The briefing will cover key developments and oversight activities since the inception of the 7th Parliament. Topics to be addressed include:
- Labour migration policy and its implications for employment
- Management and optimization of state properties
- Initiatives promoting tourism in townships and rural areas
- Funding of the Technology Innovation Agency
- Legislative progress on the SABC Bill
- Updates on the business rescue process for the South African Post Office
These briefings aim to foster transparency and provide valuable insights into Parliament’s functions, enhancing public understanding and accountability in governance.
Media Briefing Details:
- Date: Thursday, 30 January 2025
- Time: 10:00
- Venue: Good Hope Chamber, Parliament
