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Standing Committee on Health encouraged by successful vaccine rollout
On Wednesday, 26 May, the Standing Committee on Health conducted unannounced oversight visits to the Mitchell’s Plain, Eerste River and Nyanga COVID-vaccine centres to assess the level of care. The standing committee plans further visits to sites outside the Metro, as 51 additional sites were brought online by the provincial government this week.
Joint political party statement encouraging residents 60 years and older to register for their Covid-19 vaccine
Media release: Joint political party statement encouraging residents 60 years and older to register for their Covid-19 vaccine
16 May 2021
Issued by:
Hon Masizole Mnqasela (Speaker)
Hon Premier Alan Winde (DA)
Hon Cameron Dugmore (ANC)
Standing Committee on health honours International Nurses Day
During its meeting this morning, the Standing Committee on Health acknowledged the invaluable role of nurses around the world.
Public hearings on Constitution of the Western Cape First Amendment Bill
The Western Cape Provincial Parliament’s Standing Committee on the Premier and Constitutional Matters of the invites stakeholders, interested persons and organisations to make submissions on the Constitution of the Western Cape First Amendment Bill [B1–2021].
2021 Official Opening and Premier's SOPA to be held in Genandendal
Following his election as Speaker in 2019, Hon Masizole Mnqasela committed to taking the Provincial Parliament closer to the people of the province during his term in office.
Public Accounts Committee to deliberate on 2019/20 Annual Reports
From Monday, 25 January, to Friday, 29 January, the Public Accounts Committee will deliberate on the 2019/20 annual reports of various Western Cape Government departments and their entities. The meetings are scheduled as follows:
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.
