Calls for Submissions
UPCOMING HEARINGS & REQUESTS FOR SUBMISSIONS
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Comment: Renaming of High Courts Bill
The Portfolio Committee on Justice and Constitutional Development will be conducting Public Hearings on the Renaming of High Courts Bill [B5-2008], which aims to make provision for the renaming of High Courts of the Republic and to provide for matters connected therewith.
The hearings will take place on Tuesday 20 May 2008 from 10:00 in Parliament.
Comments can be emailed to the Committee Secretary, Ms P Sibisi, at psibisi@parliament.gov.za by no later than 13 May 2008.
Enquiries: Ms P Sibisi, Tel: (021) 403 3660
Any person or organization who would like to give further oral evidence before the Committee should notify the Committee of such intention by no later than 13 May 2008.
The Bill is also available here: www.pmg.org.za/files/bills/080305b5-08.pdf
Invitation for Public Submissions by Joint Constitutional Review Committee
In terms of Section 45(1)(c) of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, the Joint Constitutional Review Committee must review the Constitution annually.
Members of the public are therefore invited to make written submissions to the Joint Constitutional Review Committee on specific sections of the Constitution that they feel need to be reviewed.
Enquiries, as well as written submissions can be made to:
Ms Teboho Sepanya: Committee Secretary, tsepanya@parliament.gov.za / tel (021) 403-3738 / 083 707 2187
The closing date for submissions is 31 May 2008 .
The Constitution is also found here: www.doj.gov.za/legislation/constitution/constitution.htm
Issued by Mr O Montsitsi, Chairperson: Joint Constitutional Review Committee.
Comment: Expropriation Bill [B16-2008]
In line with Parliament's constitutional mandate to facilitate public participation in the legislative process, the Portfolio Committee on Public Works (National Assembly) invites interested individuals and organisations to submit written comments on the Expropriation Bill [B16-2008].
The Bill seeks to:
- Align the Expropriation Act (No 63 of 1975) with the Constitution, by providing for the expropriation of property, including land, in the public interest or for public purpose;
- provide for the establishment of the Expropriation Advisory Board;
- provide for the approval of compensation by a court and provide matters connected therewith.
Expropriation in the public interest provides Government with a tool to achieve its commitment to land reform and to bring about equitable access to all South Africa's natural resources.All written submissions must be submitted to Parliament strictly by no later than Friday, 16 May 2008. The Committee may call on interested individuals or organisations to make verbal presentations.
Written submissions and enquiries may be addressed to the Committee Secretary, Ms Akhona Busakwe at e-mail: abusakwe@parliament.gov.za or tel. (021) 403-3859 or cell: 083 709 8390 / 083 756 9672.
Issued by: Ms TV Tobias, MP and Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Public Works
The Bill is also available here: http://www.pmg.org.za/files/bills/080416b16-08.pdf
Comment: Prevention of and Treatment for Substance Abuse Bill [B12-2008]
In line with Parliament’s constitutional mandate of providing a national forum for public consideration of issues and seeking to act as a voice of the people, the Portfolio Committee on Social Development (National Assembly) will conduct public hearings on the Prevention of and Treatment for Substance Abuse Bill [B12-2008]
The Prevention of and Treatment for Substance Abuse Bill aims, in short, to:
- Combat substance abuse
- Establish services and programmes for prevention of substance abuse
- Provide for early intervention services by various stakeholders
- Provide for establishment of community –based services
- Provide for establishment of public halfway houses and registration of private halfway houses
- Provide for monitoring and assessment of treatment centres and halfway houses
- Provide for dealing with children addicted to substances
- Establish programmes for aftercare and reintegration services
Comments on the Bill can be, in any of South African languages, emailed to the Control Committee Secretary Ms Phumla Nyamza at pnyamza@parliament.gov.za by no later than 6 May 2008.
Enquries call Ms Pumla Nyamza: Tel: 021 403-3852 / Cell 083 709 8492
Those who are interested to make further verbal presentations should indicate that on their submissions
Public hearings will take place as follows :Date 13-16 May 2008Venue: Old Assembly Chamber, Ground Floor, Old Assembly Wing, Parliament.Time: 09:00-16:00
Comment: Traditional Courts Bill
The Portfolio Committee on Justice and Constitutional Development will be conducting Public Hearings on the Traditional Courts Bill [B15-2008] which aims:
- To affirm the recognition of the traditional justice system and its values, based on restorative justice and reconciliation;
- To provide for the structure and functioning of traditional courts in line with constitutional imperatives and values;
- To enhance customary law and the customs of communities observing a system of customary law and the customs of communities observing a system of customary law.
The hearings will take place on Tuesday, 13 May 2008 from 10:00, in Parliament
Comments can be emailed to the Committee Secretary, Ms P Sibisi at psibisi@parliament.gov.za by no later than 06 May 2008.
Enquiries: Ms P Sibisi, Tel: (021) 403 3660
Any person or organization who would like to give further oral evidence before the Committee should notify the Committee of such intention by no later than 06 May 2008.
Comment: Medicines and Related Substances Amendment Draft Bill
The Department of Health has published the Medicines and Related Substances Amendment Draft Bill for public comment.
The aim of the Medicines and Related Substances Amendment Draft Bill is "To amend the Medicines and Related Substances Amendment Act, 1965, so as to provide for the establishment of the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority; for the certification and registration of products which include medicines and certain foodstuffs and cosmetics, the control of Scheduled substances; for the certification and registration of medical devices; for the abolition of the Medicines Control Council and the Pricing Committee; and matters incidental thereto."
Comments can be emailed to Cora de Groot at grootc@health.gov.za by not later than 16 May 2008
Comment: National Health Amendment Draft Bill
The Department of Health has published the Draft National Health Amendment Bill for public comment.
The aim of the Draft National Health Bill Amendment, 2008, is "To amend the National Health Act, 2003, so as to provide for some definitions; the appointment of the Facilitator; functions of the Facilitator; negotiations on prices; appointment of inspectors; contracts with other persons to assist the Facilitator; the Pricing Tribunal; limitation of liability; the protection of unauthorised access to information; the short title and commencement of the Act; and matters incidental thereto."
Comments can be emailed to Cora de Groot at grootc@health.gov.za by not later than 16 May 2008
Comment: Public Administration Management Bill ( Single Public Service)
The Department of Public Service and Administration is requesting comment on its draft Public Administration Management Bill (also known as draft legislation for a single public service).
Here is the link to Annexure A for the explanatory memorandum and Annexure B for the draft Bill. www.pmg.org.za/files/gazettes/080409publicmgtbill.pdf
The draft Bill proposes to regulate the organisation, management, functioning and staffing matters concerning departments in the national and provincial spheres of government, municipalities, and government components within all three spheres.All interested persons and organisations are invited to submit written comments on the draft Bill not later than 30 April 2008 by emailing the comment to: Rosen@dpsa.gov.za and DanieM@dpsa.gov.za
Comment: National Land Transport Draft Bill
The Department of Transport has published the National Land Transport Draft Bill for comment.
Submissions can be emailed to Mr Muzi Simelane at SimelanM@dot.gov.za by 30 April 2008
The document is here: www.pmg.org.za/files/gazettes/080401transport-landtransportbill.pdf
Comment: Future of Micro-insurance Regulation in South Africa
National Treasury has released for public comment a discussion paper that proposes a new regulatory environment for entities offering insurance products to low-income earners, entitled: “The Future of Micro-insurance Regulation in South Africa”.
Comments can be emailed to Ms Katherine Gibson Katherine.gibson@treasury.gov.za by 31 July 2008.
The discussion paper is here: www.pmg.org.za/files/gazettes/080407treasury-microinsurance.pdf
