COMPOSITE PARLIAMENTARY PROGRAMME 2004

NATIONAL ASSEMBLY	NATIONAL COUNCIL OF PROVINCES – CYCLE 1, WEEK 1
Monday, 26 January 2004 STUDY GROUPS	Monday, 26 January 2004 STUDY GROUPS
Tuesday, 27 January 2004 COMMITTEES	Tuesday, 27 January 2004 COMMITTEES
Wednesday, 28 January 2004 COMMITTEES	Wednesday, 28 January 2004 COMMITTEES
Thursday, 29 January 2004 08:30 NA Programme Committee COMMITTEES	Thursday, 29 January 2004 COMMITTEES / PROVINCES [Relevant committees for s76 purposes]
Friday, 30 January 2004 COMMITTEES	Friday, 30 January 2004 COMMITTEES / PROVINCES [Relevant committees for s76 purposes]

NATIONAL ASSEMBLY	NATIONAL COUNCIL OF PROVINCES – CYCLE 1, WEEK 2
Monday, 2 February 2004 STUDY GROUPS	Monday, 2 February 2004 STUDY GROUPS
Tuesday, 3 February 2004 COMMITTEES	Tuesday, 3 February 2004 08:30 NCOP Programme Committee COMMITTEES
Wednesday, 4 February 2004 COMMITTEES	Wednesday, 4 February 2004 COMMITTEES
Thursday, 5 February 2004 08:30 NA Programme Committee CAUCUS COMMITTEES	Thursday, 5 February 2004 CAUCUS COMMITTEES
Friday, 6 February 2004 11:00 JOINT SITTING State-of-the-nation address by President of the Republic	Friday, 6 February 2004 11:00 JOINT SITTING State-of-the-nation address by President of the Republic

NATIONAL ASSEMBLY	NATIONAL COUNCIL OF PROVINCES – CYCLE 1, WEEK 3
Monday, 9 February 2004 14:00 – 18:15 PLENARY Debate on President’s state-of-the-nation address	Monday, 9 February 2004 COMMITTEES
Tuesday, 10 February 2004 * 10:00 – 12:30 PLENARY 14:00 – 18:15 Resumption of debate on President’s state-of-the-nation address	Tuesday, 10 February 2004 08:30 NCOP Programme Committee COMMITTEES
Wednesday, 11 February 2004 14:00 PLENARY President’s reply to debate on state-of-the-nation address	Wednesday, 11 February 2004 15:00 PLENARY (after President’s reply in National Assembly) Notices of motion Subject for discussion: A journey to freedom and democracy (100) National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Bill [B30D-2003 – back from NA with further amendments] (s76(2)) (Statement) (10) Annual reports of select committees: Land and Environmental Affairs (Statement) (10) Education and Recreation (Statement) (10) Consideration of Report of Ad Hoc Committee on Intervention in the Lekwa Teemane Local Municipality in terms of s139(1)(c) of the Constitution [ATC, 10 February 2004, p69]
Thursday, 12 February 2004 08:30 NA Programme Committee CAUCUS 14:00 – 18:36 PLENARY Members’ statements (31) Second Reading debate: Communal Land Rights Bill [B67-2003] (125) Questions for Oral Reply - Cluster 1: Peace and Security (120) Consideration of Education Laws Amendment Bill [B38D-2003] (No debate)	Thursday, 12 February 2004 CAUCUS 14:00 PLENARY Notices of motion Telecommunications Amendment Bill [B65B-2003] (s75) (Statement) (10) Consideration of Report of Select C ommittee on Protocol on Amendments to Constitutive Act of the African Union [ATC, p ] (Statement) (10) Annual reports of select committees: Local Government and Administration (60) Security and Constitutional Affairs (45) Consideration of Report of Ad Hoc Committee on Intervention in the Qaukeni Local Municipality in terms of s139(1)(b) of the Constitution [ATC, 10 February 2004, p69]
Friday, 13 February 2004 COMMITTEES	Friday, 13 February 2004 COMMITTEES

NATIONAL ASSEMBLY	NATIONAL COUNCIL OF PROVINCES – CYCLE 1, WEEK 4
Monday, 16 February 2004 STUDY GROUPS	Monday, 16 February 2004 STUDY GROUPS
Tuesday, 17 February 2004 14:00 – 17:21 PLENARY Members’ statements (31) Consideration of Report of Ad Hoc Committee on Powers and Privileges of Parliament [ATC, 26 November 2003, p 1620] (No debate) Second Reading debate: Powers, Privileges and Immunities of Parliament and Provincial Legislatures Bill [B74-2003] (95) Consideration of Report of Ad Hoc Committee on Public Auditing Function [ATC, 11 February 2004, p96] (No debate) Second Reading debate: Public Audit Bill [B1–2004] (75)	Tuesday, 17 February 2004 08:30 NCOP Programme Committee 14:00 PLENARY Questions for Oral Reply (including questions to the Deputy President) Notices of motion Annual reports of select committees Public Services Economic and Foreign Affairs Finance Labour and Public Enterprises Social Services Private Members’ Legislation
Wednesday, 18 February 2004 14:00 PLENARY Introduction: Appropriation Bill [B3-2004] and Drought Relief Adjustments Appropriation Bill [B5-2004] and tabling of Division of Revenue Bill [B4-2004]	Wednesday, 18 February 2004 COMMITTEES
Thursday, 19 February 2004 08:30 NA Programme Committee CAUCUS 14:00 – 18:36 PLENARY Members’ statements (31) Consideration of Report of Portfolio Committee on Provincial and Local Government on Local Government: Municipal Property Rates Bill [B19B-2003] [ATC, 17 February 2004, p ] (No debate) Second Reading debate: Local Government: Municipal Property Rates Bill [B19B-2003] (125) Second Reading debate: South African Citizenship Amendment Bill [B55-2003] (45) Second Reading debate: Films and Publications Amendment Bill [B61B-2003] (75) Consideration of request for approval by Parliament of Exclusion of Land from Augrabies Waterfall National Park in terms of section 2(3) of National Parks Act, 1976 [ATC, 17 February 2003, p ] (No debate) Consideration of Report of Portfolio Committee on Finance – Study tour to UK [ATC, 4 December 2003, p1713] (No debate) Consideration of Report of Portfolio Committee on Provincial and Local Government - Fourth Global Forum of Parliamentarians on Habitat[ATC, 4 December 2003, p1725] (No debate) Consideration of Report of Portfolio Committee on Provincial and Local Government – UN Report on 19^th Session of Governing Council of UN Habitat [ATC, 4 December 2003, p1729] (No debate)	Thursday, 19 February 2004 CAUCUS 14:00 PLENARY Notices of motion National Gambling Bill [B48D-2003] (s76(1)) (±102) Consideration of Report of SC on Economic and Foreign Affairs on SA Customs Union Agreement between the Governments of the Republic of Botswana, the Kingdom of Lesotho, the Republic of Namibia, the Republic of South Africa and the Kingdom of Swaziland [ATC, 10 February 2004, p70 ] (Statements) (20) Subject for discussion: Integrated measures for drought relief and food security (80)
Friday, 20 February 2004 COMMITTEES	Friday, 20 February 2004 COMMITTEES

NATIONAL ASSEMBLY	NATIONAL COUNCIL OF PROVINCES – CYCLE 2, WEEK 1
Monday, 23 February 2004 STUDY GROUPS	Monday, 23 February 2004 STUDY GROUPS
Tuesday, 24 February 2004 14:00 – 17:15 PLENARY Members’ statements (31) Second Reading debate: Division of Revenue Bill [B4-2004] (75) First Reading debate: Drought Relief Adjustments Appropriation Bill [B5-2004] (75) Second Reading debate: Drought Relief Adjustments Appropriation Bill [B5-2004] (No debate) Consideration of reports of Standing Committee on Public Accounts - 109^th to 115^th; 117^th to 121^st; 125^th; 129^th to 132^nd; 134^th to 138^th[ATC, 8 December 2003, pp 1782 – 1828] (10)	Tuesday, 24 February 2004 08:30 NCOP Programme Committee 14:00 PLENARY Notices of motion Protection of Constitutional Democracy against Terrorist and Related Activities Bill [introduced as the Antiterrorism Bill] [B12B-2003] (s75) (75) Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities Bill (introduced as Prevention of Corruption Bill [B19B-2002] (s75) (70)
Wednesday, 25 February 2004 15:00 – 17:00 PLENARY Questions for Oral Reply (120) o Deputy President o Cluster 2: Social Services and Governance	Wednesday, 25 February 2004 15:00 PLENARY Notices of motion South African Social Security Agency Bill [B51D-2003] (s76(1)) and Social Assistance Bill [B57D-2003] (s76(1)) (102) Consideration of Report of Select Committee on Land and Environmental Affairs regarding request for approval of Parliament to exclude the remainder of Farm 498 (Melkbosrand) from Augrabies Waterfall Park, in terms of s2(3) of the National Parks Act, 1976 (Statement) (10) Consideration of Report of JMC on Improvement of Quality of Life and Status of Women on Report of the Independent Experts’ Assessment on Women, War and Peace (Unifem) [ATC, 19 November 2003, p1438] (Statement) (10)

Thursday, 26 February 2004 CAUCUS 14:00 – 17:16 PLENARY Members’ statements (31) Debate on Pan-African Parliament (90) Consideration of Eleventh Report of Working Group on African Union [ATC, 19 February 2004, p227] (No debate) Second Reading debate: Environmental Management Second Amendment Bill [B56B-2003] (75) Consideration of National Gambling Bill [B48D-2003] (No debate) Consideration of Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities Bill [B19B-2003] and of Report of Portfolio Committee on Justice and Constitutional Development thereon (No debate) Consideration of South African Social Security Agency Bill [B51B-2003] (No debate) Consideration of Social Assistance Bill [B57B-2003] (No debate)

Thursday, 26 February 2004 CAUCUS 14:00 PLENARY Notices of motion Communal Land Rights Bill [B67-2003\] (s75) (90) Local Government: Municipal Property Rates Bill [B19B-2003] (s75) (provisional) Powers, Privileges and Immunities of Parliament and Provincial Legislatures Bill [B74-2003] (s75) (90) Consideration of Third Report of Joint Budget Committee [ATC, 26 November 2003, p1623] (Statement) (10) PLENARY / PROVINCES

Friday, 27 February 2004 09:00 – 13:45 PLENARY Consideration of Report of Portfolio Committee on Finance -Appropriation Bill [ATC, 26 February 2004] First Reading debate: Appropriation Bill [B3-2004] (240) Consideration of Report of Portfolio Committee on Communications -Icasa vacancies [ATC, 25 February 2004, p494] (No debate) Consideration of Communal Land Rights Bill [B67D-2003] and of Report of Portfolio Committee on Agriculture and Land Affairs thereon [ATC, 25 February 2004, p562] Consideration of request for approval by Parliament of Protocol on the Amendments to the Constitutive Act of the African Union, in terms of section 231(2) of Constitution (No debate) Consideration of Report of Portfolio Committee on Justice and Constitutional Development – Remuneration and conditions of service of Public Protector [ATC, 25 February 2004, p490] (No debate) Consideration of Report of Standing Committee on Private Members’ Legislative Proposals and Special Petitions – Pardon Investigation Procedure Bill [ATC, 25 February 2004, p492] (No debate) Consideration of Report of Standing Committee on Private Members’ Legislative Proposals and Special Petitions – Prevention of Illegal Eviction From and Unlawful Occupation of Land Amendment Bill [ATC, 25 February 2004, p493] (No debate) Consideration of Report of Standing Committee on Private Members’ Legislative Proposals and Special Petitions – Electoral Systems Bill[ATC, 25 February 2004, p493] (No debate) Consideration of Report of Standing Committee on Private Members’ Legislative Proposals and Special Petitions – Electoral Laws Amendment Bill [ATC, 25 February 2004, p493] (No debate) Consideration of Report of Portfolio Committee on Transport – Road Accident Fund Amendment Bill [ATC, 25 February 2004, p493] (No debate) Consideration of Report of Joint Budgtet Committee – Chapter 13 of 4^thReport of SA Human Rights Commission [ATC, 20 February 2004, p242] Consideration of Report of Portffolio Committee on Public Service and Administration – Visit to Alexandra Urban Renewal Project and Free State [ATC, 1 December 2003, p1697] (No debate) Consideration of Report of Portfolio Committee on Public Service and Administration – Planning session [ATC, 1 December 2003, p1705] (No debate) Consideration of 1^st to 18^th reportsof Standing Committee on Public Accounts (No debate) Farewell speeches (45)

Friday, 27 February 2004 COMMITTEES / PROVINCES

NATIONAL ASSEMBLY	NATIONAL COUNCIL OF PROVINCES – CYCLE 2, WEEK 2
Monday, 1 March 2004 CONSTITUENCY PERIOD	Monday, 1 March 2004 COMMITTEES / PROVINCES Provincial legislatures to prepare final mandates on Division of Revenue Bill
Tuesday, 2 March 2004 CONSTITUENCY PERIOD	Tuesday, 2 March 2004 COMMITTEES / PROVINCES
Wednesday, 3 March 2004 CONSTITUENCY PERIOD	Wednesday, 3 March 2004 14:00 PLENARY Consideration of Eleventh Report of Working Group on African Union [ATC, 20 February 2004, p239 ] (Statement) (10) Subject for discussion: Debate on Pan-African Parliament (45) Subject for discussion: Expanded infrastructure and developmental programmes as a critical tool for the eradication of poverty and joblessness (60)
Thursday, 4 March 2004 CONSTITUENCY PERIOD	Thursday, 4 March 2004 09:30 PLENARY Division of Revenue Bill [B4B-2004] (s76(1)) (102) Consideration of Report of SC on Finance on Division of Revenue Bill for 2004-05 Drought Relief Adjustments Appropriation Bill [B5-2004] (s77) (Statement) (10) Local Government: Municipal Property Rates Bill [B19B-2003] (s75) (75) Consideration of Second Report of Ad Hoc Committee on the Intervention in the Lekwa Teemane Municipality in terms of s139(1)(c] of the Constitution [ATC, p402] (Statement) (10) Consideration of Report on Five-Year Review of the National Council of Provinces (110)
Friday, 5 March 2004 CONSTITUENCY PERIOD	Friday, 5 March 2004 CONSTITUENCY PERIOD

THIRD DEMOCRATIC PARLIAMENT

PARLIAMENTARY PROGRAMME FRAMEWORK 2004

(As agreed to by Joint Programme Committee on 10 May 2004)

	FIRST TERM
	23 April – 30 June 2004 (NA) and 4 May – 30 June 2004 (NCOP) NA swearing in of members 23 April NCOP swearing in of members 4 May Joint Rules Committee meeting Before end May (p) Induction 11 – 19 May President’s State-of-the-nation address (Joint Sitting) 21 May Plenaries / committees From 24 May Leave period 1 – 13 July Constituency period 14 – 30 July
SECOND TERM	THIRD TERM
2 August – 17 September 2004 Deadline for submission of legislation (for 2^nd and 3^rd terms) 30 July Committee period 2 – 13 August Plenaries From 17 August Joint Rules Committee meeting 17 August (provisional) **Constituency period 20 Sept – 1 October	4 October – 19 November 2004 Committees 5 October – 8October Plenaries From 12 October Joint Rules Committee meeting 20 October (provisional) 2004 Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement End October Medium-Term Expenditure Framework End October **Constituency period 19 Nov – 16 December Leave period 17 Dec – 7 January 05
**NCOP may sit a week beyond 17 September	** NCOP may sit a week beyond 19 November

NATIONAL ASSEMBLY	NATIONAL COUNCIL OF PROVINCES
Monday, 19 April 2004	Monday, 19 April 2004
Tuesday, 20 April 2004	Tuesday, 20 April 2004
Wednesday, 21 April 2004	Wednesday, 21 April 2004
Thursday, 22 April 2004	Thursday, 22 April 2004
Friday, 23 April 2004 09:00 PLENARY Swearing in of new members Election of Speaker Election of Deputy Speaker Election of President of the Republic	Friday, 23 April 2004

Monday, 26 April 2004	Monday, 26 April 2004
Tuesday, 27 April 2004 FREEDOM DAY (Inauguration of President of the Republic)	Tuesday, 27 April 2004 FREEDOM DAY (Inauguration of President of the Republic)
Wednesday, 28 April 2004 CONSTITUENCY PERIOD	Wednesday, 28 April 2004 CONSTITUENCY PERIOD
Thursday, 29 April 2004 CONSTITUENCY PERIOD	Thursday, 29 April 2004 CONSTITUENCY PERIOD
Friday, 30 April 2004 CONSTITUENCY PERIOD	Friday, 30 April 2004 CONSTITUENCY PERIOD

NATIONAL ASSEMBLY	NATIONAL COUNCIL OF PROVINCES
Monday, 3 May 2004 CONSTITUENCY PERIOD	Monday, 3 May 2004 15:00 TRIAL RUN FOR SWEARING-IN CEREMONY Familiarization with equipment and voting procedure
Tuesday, 4 May 2004 CONSTITUENCY PERIOD	Tuesday, 4 May 2004 14:00 PLENARY Swearing in of new members Election of Chairperson Election of Deputy Chairperson Election of Rotating Deputy Chairperson Delegation Heads, party representatives and a representative from SALGA address the Council
Wednesday, 5 May 2004 CONSTITUENCY PERIOD	Wednesday, 5 May 2004 14:00 PLENARY Resolution to invite former President Mandela to address Joint Sitting Motion on appointment of new Secretary to Parliament
Thursday, 6 May 2004 08:30 NA Programme Committee (E249) CAUCUS 14:00 PLENARY Members’ statements (31) Resolution on lapsed business (including Appropriation Bill) Resolution to invite former President Mandela to address Joint Sitting Resolution on establishment of ad hoc committees and other interim structures Election of Chairperson of Committees Tribute to outgoing Secretary to Parliament Motion on appointment of new Secretary to Parliament	Thursday, 6 May 2004 CAUCUS
Friday, 7 May 2004 COMMITTEES	Friday, 7 May 2004

NATIONAL ASSEMBLY	NATIONAL COUNCIL OF PROVINCES
Monday, 10 May 2004 10:00 PLENARY Draft resolution on invitation to Mr F W de Klerk to address Joint Sitting 11:00 JOINT SITTING Address by former President N R Mandela 14:00 Joint Programme Committee (E249)	Monday, 10 May 2004 08:00 NCOP Rules Committee [Old Assembly Chamber] 11:00 JOINT SITTING Address by former President N R Mandela 14:00 Joint Programme Committee [E249] 15:30 PLENARY Resolution to designate members to represent Parliament in the Southern African Development Community Forum Resolution to appoint an ad hoc Forum on the Parliamentary Budget Resolution, in view of the retirement of the Secretary to Parliament, Mr Sindiso Mfenyana, with effect from 1 June 2004, to place on record the appreciation of the House for the services rendered by him. Adoption of report emanating from the Rules Committee meeting of 10 May 2004
Tuesday, 11 May 2004 AM MEMBERS’ TRAINING PM COMMITTEES	Tuesday, 11 May 2004 AM MEMBERS’ TRAINING PM COMMITTEES
Wednesday, 12 May 2004 AM MEMBERS’ TRAINING PM MEMBERS’ TRAINING	Wednesday, 12 May 2004 AM MEMBERS’ TRAINING PM COMMITTEES
Thursday, 13 May 2004 08:30 NA Programme Committee CAUCUS MEMBERS’ TRAINING	Thursday, 13 May 2004 CAUCUS MEMBERS’ TRAINING
Friday, 14 May 2004 MEMBERS’ TRAINING	Friday, 14 May 2004 MEMBERS’ TRAINING

NATIONAL ASSEMBLY	NATIONAL COUNCIL OF PROVINCES
Monday, 17 May 2004 MEMBERS’ TRAINING (Subject-related briefings on areas of national delivery)	Monday, 17 May 2004 MEMBERS’ TRAINING (Subject-related briefings on areas of national delivery)
Tuesday, 18 May 2004 MEMBERS’ TRAINING (Subject-related briefings on areas of national delivery)	Tuesday, 18 May2004 MEMBERS’ TRAINING (Subject-related briefings on areas of national delivery)
Wednesday, 19 May 2004 MEMBERS’ TRAINING (Subject-related briefings on areas of national delivery)	Wednesday, 19 May 2004 MEMBERS’ TRAINING (Subject-related briefings on areas of national delivery)
Thursday, 20 May 2004 08:30 NA Programme Committee CAUCUS	Thursday, 20 May 2004 CAUCUS
Friday, 21 May 2004 11:00 JOINT SITTING President’s State-of-the-nation address	Friday, 21 May 2004 11:00 JOINT SITTING President’s State-of-the-nation address

NATIONAL ASSEMBLY	NATIONAL COUNCIL OF PROVINCES CYCLE 1, WEEK 1
Monday, 24 May 2004 STUDY GROUPS	Monday, 24 May 2004 NCOP WORKSHOP FOR ALL MEMBERS [Starting on Sunday, 23 May 2004]
Tuesday, 25 May 2004 14:00 – 18:00 PLENARY Debate on state-of-the-nation address by President of the Republic of South Africa	Tuesday, 25 May 2004 08:30 NCOP Programme Committee COMMITTEES
Wednesday, 26 May 2004 08:30 NA Rules Committee meeting (E249) 14:00 – 18:00 PLENARY Resumption of debate on state-of-the-nation address by President of the Republic of South Africa	Wednesday, 26 May 2004 COMMITTEES
Thursday, 27 May 2004 08:30 NA Programme Committee CAUCUS 14:00 PLENARY President’s reply to debate on state-of-the-nation address	Thursday, 27 May 2004 CAUCUS COMMITTEES
Friday, 28 May 2004 COMMITTEES	Friday, 28 May 2004 COMMITTEES

NATIONAL ASSEMBLY	NATIONAL COUNCIL OF PROVINCES CYCLE ONE, WEEK TWO
Monday, 31 May 2004 COMMITTEES	Monday, 31 May 2004 COMMITTEES
Tuesday, 1 June 2004 COMMITTEES	Tuesday, 1 June 2004 8:30 NCOP Programme Committee [S12A] 14:00 PLENARY Notices of motion Subject for discussion: Africa Day – Promoting peace, unity, economic development and social integration for sustainable development (75) Subject for discussion: A people’s contract to promote and protect children’s rights in the second decade of democracy (75)
Wednesday, 2 June 2004 COMMITTEES	Wednesday, 2 June 2004 COMMITTEES
Thursday, 3 June 2004 08:30 NA Programme Committee CAUCUS 14:00 PLENARY Draft resolution: Appointment of ad hoc committee to consider Special Report of Public Protector on complaint against National Director of Public Prosecutions Draft resolution: Condonement of early starting time on 10 May 2004 (After plenary) EXTENDED PUBLIC COMMITTEES (After plenary) Budget Vote No 19 - Social Development (Old Assembly Chamber)(150) Budget Vote No 3 - Foreign Affairs (Room E249)(150)	Thursday, 3 June 2004 CAUCUS COMMITTEES / PROVINCES [Relevant committees, for section 76 purposes]
Friday, 4 June 2004 09:00 NA Rules Committee (V119) COMMITTEES	Friday, 4 June 2004 COMMITTEES / PROVINCES [Relevant committees, for section 76 purposes]

NATIONAL ASSEMBLY	NATIONAL COUNCIL OF PROVINCES CYCLE 1, WEEK 3
Monday, 7 June 2004 STUDY GROUPS / COMMITTEES	Monday, 7 June 2004 STUDY GROUPS / COMMITTEES
Tuesday, 8 June 2004 COMMITTEES 14:00 - 16:30 EXTENDED PUBLIC COMMITTEES Budget Vote 22 (Defence) (E249) (150) Budget Vote 26 & 30 (Agriculture and Land Affairs) (Old Assembly Chamber) (150)	Tuesday, 8 June 2004 8:30 NCOP Programme Committee [S12A] COMMITTEES
Wednesday, 9 June 2004 COMMITTEES	Wednesday, 9 June 2004 14:00 - ± 16:35 PLENARY Notices of motion (20) Policy debate on Budget Votes No 26, 30 and 34 - Agriculture & Land Affairs; Water Affairs & Forestry (±135)
Thursday, 10 June 2004 08:30 NA Programme Committee CAUCUS 14:00 – 16:30 EXTENDED PUBLIC COMMITTEES Budget Vote 6 (Public Works) (E249) (150) Budget Vote 29 (Housing) (Old Assembly Chamber) (150)	Thursday, 10 June 2004 CAUCUS COMMITTEES / PROVINCES [Relevant committees, for section 76 purposes]
Friday, 11 June 2004 09:00 – 11:30 EXTENDED PUBLIC COMMITTEES Budget Vote 8 (National Treasury [including SARS] and Budget Vote 13 (Statistics SA) ((E249) (150) Budget Vote 4 (Home Affairs) (Old Assembly Chamber) (150)	Friday, 11 June 2004 9:00 - ±11:42 PLENARY Policy debate on Budget Votes No 6, 29 and 33 - Public Works, Housing and Transport (±167) COMMITTEES / PROVINCES [Relevant committees, for section 76 purposes]

NATIONAL ASSEMBLY	NATIONAL COUNCIL OF PROVINCES CYCLE 1, WEEK 4
Monday, 14 June 2004 AM STUDY GROUPS / COMMITTEES 14:00 – 16:30 EXTENDED PUBLIC COMMITTEES Budget Vote No 32 - Trade and Industry (Old Assembly Chamber) (150) Budget Vote No 9 - Public Enterprises (E249) (150)		Monday, 14 June 2004 AM STUDY GROUPS / COMMITTEES 14:00 – ±16:05 PLENARY Notices of motion (20) Policy debate on Budget Vote No 4 - Home Affairs (±105)
Tuesday, 15 June 2004 09:00 – 10:30 PLENARY Draft resolution: revival of lapsed legislation Statement by Minister of Health on World Blood Donor Day Second Reading debate: Electoral Commission Amendment Bill [B7-2004] Subject for discussion: Young people celebrating a decade of freedom and seizing the opportunities of democracy (90) 10:30 – 13:00 EXTENDED PUBLIC COMMITTEES Budget Vote No 21 - Correctional Services (E249) (150) Budget Vote No 20 - Sport and Recreation (Old Assembly Chamber) (150)		Tuesday, 15 June 2004 8:30 NCOP Programme Committee [S12A] 14:00 - ±17:20 PLENARY Notices of motion Policy debate on Budget Vote No 32 - Trade and Industry (±105) Subject for discussion: Youth celebrating a decade of freedom and seizing the opportunities of democracy (75)
Wednesday, 16 June 2004 YOUTH DAY		Wednesday, 16 June 2004 YOUTH DAY
Thursday, 17 June 2004 08:30 NA Programme Committee CAUCUS 14:00 – 16:30 EXTENDED PUBLIC COMMITTEES Budget Vote No 16 - Health (Old Assembly Chamber) (150) Budget Vote No 34 - Water Affairs and Forestry (E249) (150) 16:30 – 19:00 EXTENDED PUBLIC COMMITTEES Budget Vote No 33 - Transport (Old Assembly Chamber) (150) Budget Vote No 18 - Science and Technology (E249) (150)		Thursday, 17 June 2004 CAUCUS 14:00 - ±17:05 PLENARY Questions for Oral Reply (±60) Notices of motion (20) Policy debate on Budget Vote No 28 - Environmental Affairs and Tourism (±105)
Friday, 18 June 2004 9:00 PLENARY Introduction: Taxation Laws Amendment Bill [B 8– 2004] Consideration of request for approval by Parliament of Agreement between the Government of the Republic of South Africa and Government of the Kingdom of Swaziland for the Avoidance of Double Taxation and the Prevention of Fiscal Evasion with respect to Taxes on Income (After plenary) EXTENDED PUBLIC COMMITTEES Budget Vote No 15 - Education (Old Assembly Chamber)(150) Budget Vote No 7 (GCIS) (E249)(150)		Friday, 18 June 2004 COMMITTEES

NATIONAL ASSEMBLY	NATIONAL COUNCIL OF PROVINCES CYCLE 2, WEEK 1
Monday, 21 June 2004 AM STUDY GROUPS / COMMITTEES 14:00 – 16:30 EXTENDED PUBLIC COMMITTEES Budget Vote 5 (Provincial and Local Government) (E249) (150) Budget Vote 28 (Environmental Affairs and Tourism) (OAC) (150) 16:30 – 19:00 Budget Vote 27 (Communications) (E249) (150) Budget Vote 10; 11 & 12 (Public Service and Administration; Public Service Commission & SAMDI) (OAC) (150)	Monday, 21 June 2004 AM STUDY GROUPS / COMMITTEES 14:00 - ± 18:15 PLENARY Notices of motion (20) Policy debate on Budget Votes No 15 and 20 - Education and Sport & Recreation (±135) Electoral Commission Amendment Bill [B7 – 2004] (Statement) (10)
Tuesday, 22 June 2004 10:00-12:30 EXTENDED PUBLIC COMMITTEES Budget Vote 24 (Justice) (OAC) (150) Budget Vote 31 (Minerals and Energy) (E249) (150) 14:00-16:30 PLENARY Debate on Vote 2 (Parliament) (150) Election of members to the Judicial Services Commission Election of members to Magistrates’ Commission 16:30-19:00 EXTENDED PUBLIC COMMITTEES Budget Vote 25 & 23 (Safety and Security & Independent Complaints Directorate) (OAC) (150) Budget Vote 17 (Labour) (E249) (150)	Tuesday, 22 June 2004 8:30 NCOP Programme Committee [S12A] 10:00 - ±12:45 PLENARY Notices of motion Policy debate on Budget Votes No 14 and 18 - Arts & Culture; Science & Technology (±145) 14:00 - ±18:40 PLENARY (contd) Policy debate on Budget Votes No 16 and 19 - Health and Social Development (±135)
Wednesday, 23 June 2004 10:00-12:30 EXTENDED PUBLIC COMMITTEES Budget Vote 14 (Arts and Culture) (OAC) (150) Budget Vote 8 National Treasury (Intelligence) (E249) (150) 14:00 – 18:30 PLENARY Debate on Vote 1 (Presidency) (270)	Wednesday, 23 June 2004 COMMITTEES
Thursday, 24 June 2004 08:30 NA Programme Committee CAUCUS 14:00 PLENARY 1. Resumption of debate on Vote No 1 – The Presidency 2. Decision of Question on Votes and Schedule: Appropriation Bill 3. Second Reading debate: Appropriation Bill 4. First Reading Debate: Taxation Laws Amendment Bill 5. Second Reading Debate: Taxation Laws Amendment Bill	Thursday, 24 June 2004 CAUCUS COMMITTEES
Friday, 25 June 2004 09:00 PLENARY Election of members to Pan African Parliament Consideration of Report of Ad Hoc Committee on Special Report of Public Protector Consideration of request for approval by Parliament of Agreement establishing the International Organisation of Vine and Wine	Friday, 25 June 2004 CHAIRPERSONS’ WORKSHOP

NATIONAL ASSEMBLY	NATIONAL COUNCIL OF PROVINCES
Monday, 28 June 2004 CONSTITUENCY WORK	Monday, 28 June 2004 14:00 - ± 17:35 PLENARY Notices of motions Policy debate on Budget Votes No 5 and 10 - Provincial & Local Government; Public Service & Administration (±186)
Tuesday, 29 June 2004 CONSTITUENCY WORK	Tuesday, 29 June 2004 8:30 NCOP Programme Committee [S12A] 10:00 – 13:00 PLENARY 14:00 – ±17:35 1. Notices of motion (20) Policy debate on Budget Votes No 21, 22, 24 and 25 – Correctional Services, Defence, Justice & Constitutional Development and Safety & Security (±285)
Wednesday, 30 June 2004 CONSTITUENCY WORK	Wednesday, 30 June 2004 14:00 PLENARY Notices of motion Consideration of Votes and Schedule: Appropriation Bill [B3-2004] (s 77) Appropriation Bill [B3-2004] (s 77) (Statement) (10) Taxation Laws Amendment Bill (s 77) [B – 2004] (Statement) (10) Consideration of Report of Select Committee on Finance on Agreement between the RSA and the Government of the Kingdom of Swaziland for the Avoidance of Double Taxation and the Prevention of Fiscal Evasion with respect to Taxes on Income [ATC, p ] (Statement) (10) Consideration of Report of Select Committee on Land And Environmental Affairs on Agreement establishing the International Organisation of Vine and Wine [ATC, 25 June 2004, p 430] (Statement)(10) Consideration of Report of Select Committee on Local Government & Administration on oversight visit to Quakeni Local Municipality [ATC, p ](Statement) (10)
Thursday, 1 July 2004 LEAVE PERIOD	Thursday, 1 July 2004 LEAVE PERIOD
Friday, 2 July 2004 LEAVE PERIOD	Friday, 2 July 2004 LEAVE PERIOD

LEAVE PERIOD: 1 – 13 JULY 2004

CONSTITUENCY PERIOD: 14 – 30 JULY 2004

NATIONAL ASSEMBLY	NATIONAL COUNCIL OF PROVINCES CYCLE 1, WEEK 2
Monday, 2 August 2004 STUDY GROUPS	Monday, 2 August 2004 STUDY GROUPS
Tuesday, 3 August 2004 COMMITTEES	Tuesday, 3 August 2004 8:30 NCOP Programme Committee COMMITTEES
Wednesday, 4 August 2004 10:00 – 17:00 Joint Rules Committee [Old Assembly Chamber] COMMITTEES	Wednesday, 4 August 2004 10:00 – 17:00 Joint Rules Committee [Old Assembly Chamber] COMMITTEES
Thursday, 5 August 2004 COMMITTEES	Thursday, 5 August 2004 14:00 PLENARY Notices of motion Subject for discussion: Women celebrating ten years of democracy(105) COMMITTEES / PROVINCES [Social Services: Briefings in provinces on Older Persons Bill]
Friday, 6 August 2004 COMMITTEES	Friday, 6 August 2004 COMMITTEES / PROVINCES [Social Services: Briefings in provinces on Older Persons Bill]

NATIONAL ASSEMBLY	NATIONAL COUNCIL OF PROVINCES CYCLE 1, WEEK 2
Monday, 9 August 2004 NATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY	Monday, 9 August 2004 NATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY
Tuesday, 10 August 2004 COMMITTEES	Tuesday, 10 August 2004 8:30 NCOP Programme Committee COMMITTEES
Wednesday, 11 August 2004 COMMITTEES	Wednesday, 11 August 2004 COMMITTEES
Thursday, 12 August 2004 08:30 NA Programme Committee CAUCUS COMMITTEES	Thursday, 12 August 2004 CAUCUS COMMITTEES
Friday, 13 August 2004 COMMITTEES	Friday, 13 August 2004 COMMITTEES

NATIONAL ASSEMBLY	NATIONAL COUNCIL OF PROVINCES CYCLE ONE, WEEK THREE
Monday, 16 August 2004 STUDY GROUPS / COMMITTEES	Monday, 16 August 2004 STUDY GROUPS
Tuesday, 17 August 2004 14:00 – 17:30 PLENARY Members’ statements (31) Subject for discussion: Women celebrating the decade of freedom on the path to total emancipation (180)	Tuesday, 17 August 2004 8:30 NCOP Programme Committee [S12A] 14:00 PLENARY Notices of motion South African Citizenship Amendment Bill [B55 – 2003](s 75) Films and Publications Amendment Bill [B61B - 2003](s 75) Consideration of Report of Select Committee on Finance on Convention between the RSA and Ukraine for Avoidance of Double Taxation and Prevention of Fiscal Evasion on Taxes and Income [ATC, 5 August 2004, p 493 ](Statement)(10) Consideration of Report of Select Committee on Finance on Convention between the RSA and Kuwait for Avoidance of Double Taxation and Prevention of Fiscal Evasion on Taxes and Income [ATC, 5 August 2004, p 493](Statement)(10) SC on Social Services: Consideration of negotiating mandates on Older Persons Bill
Wednesday, 18 August 2004 15:00 – 17:31 PLENARY Questions for Oral Reply - Cluster 1: Peace and Security (120) Members’ statements (31)	Wednesday, 18 August 2004 COMMITTEES
Thursday, 19 August 2004 08:30 NA Programme Committee CAUCUS 14:00 – 16:15 PLENARY Questions to the Deputy President Introduction: Finance Bill [B 13– 2004] (10) Second Reading debate: Choice on Termination of Pregnancy Amendment Bill [B72B-2003] (No debate) Second Reading debate: Dental Technicians Amendment Bill [B63-2003] (No debate) Second Reading debate: Immigration Amendment Bill [B11B- 2003] (90)	Thursday, 19 August 2004 CAUCUS COMMITTEES / PROVINCES
Friday, 20 August 2004 COMMITTEES	Friday, 20 August 2004 COMMITTEES / PROVINCES

NATIONAL ASSEMBLY	NATIONAL COUNCIL OF PROVINCES CYCLE ONE, WEEK THREE
Monday, 23 August 2004 COMMITTEES	Monday, 23 August 2004 STUDY GROUPS
Tuesday, 24 August 2004 14:00 – 16:31 PLENARY Subject for discussion: Travel voucher saga (90) Members’ statements (31) Second Reading debate: Companies Amendment Bill	Tuesday, 24 August 2004 8:30 NCOP Programme Committee 10:30 – 12:30 NCOP Rules Committee (S12A) 14:00 PLENARY Questions for Oral Reply Notices of motion Subject for discussion: Travel voucher saga [(62) Subject for discussion: Strengthening the People’s Contract to address the challenges of the local government billing system and to accelerate the provision of free basic services (100)
Wednesday, 25 August 2004 15:00 – 17:00 PLENARY Questions for Oral Reply (120) o Cluster 1: Peace and Security o Cluster 2: Social Services and Governance 2.Second Reading debate: National Energy Regulator Bill	Wednesday, 25 August 2004 COMMITTEES
Thursday, 26 August 2004 08:30 NA Programme Committee CAUCUS STUDY GROUPS	Thursday, 26 August 2004 CAUCUS 14:00 PLENARY Notices of motion Immigration Amendment Bill [B11-2004] (s 75)
Friday, 27 August 2004 COMMITTEES	Friday, 27 August 2004 COMMITTEES

NATIONAL ASSEMBLY	NATIONAL COUNCIL OF PROVINCES CYCLE ONE, WEEK THREE
Monday, 30 August 2004 09:00 – 17:00 MEMBERS’ TRAINING	Monday, 30 August 2004 09:00 – 17:00 MEMBERS’ TRAINING
Tuesday, 31 August 2004 09:00 – 17:00 MEMBERS’ TRAINING	Tuesday, 31 August 2004 8:30 NCOP Programme Committee [S12A] 09:00 – 17:00 MEMBERS’ TRAINING
Wednesday, 1 September 2004 09:00 – 13:00 MEMBERS’ TRAINING 14:00 PLENARY Subject for discussion: Voice of African Women: What should be the role and place of the Pan African Women’s Organisation (120) Questions for Oral Reply (120) o Deputy President o Cluster 3: Economics 3. Consideration of report of Portfolio Committee on Communications on Decisions of 1999 Beijing Congress – Universal Postal Union	Wednesday, 1 September 2004 09:00 – 13:00 MEMBERS’ TRAINING 14:00 – 14:30: PLENARY Introduction of the Intergovernmental Fiscal Review [IGFR] (30) After plenary: Meeting of all NCOP Members in preparation for provincial week of 6 – 10 September 2004 [NCOP Chamber]
Thursday, 2 September 2004 08:30 NA Programme Committee CAUCUS 14:00 – 17:00 MEMBERS’ TRAINING	Thursday, 2 September 2004 CAUCUS 14:00 – 17:00 MEMBERS’ TRAINING
Friday, 3 September 2004 09:00 – 17:00 MEMBERS’ TRAINING	Friday, 3 September 2004 09:00 – 17:00 MEMBERS’ TRAINING

NATIONAL ASSEMBLY	NATIONAL COUNCIL OF PROVINCES CYCLE ONE, WEEK THREE
Monday, 6 September 2004 STUDY GROUPS	Monday, 6 September 2004 PROVINCIAL WEEK [Oversight work]
Tuesday, 7 September 2004 14:00 – 17:31 PLENARY 1. Members’ statements (31) 2. Statement by Deputy Minister of Arts and Culture on Heritage month (15) 3. Introduction: Petroleum Pipelines Levies [B – 2004] 4. Second Reading debate: National Environmental Management: Air Quality Bill [B62 – 2003] (90) 5. Subject for discussion: The role of Parliaments in preserving biodiversity (60)	Tuesday, 7 September 2004 PROVINCIAL WEEK [Oversight work]
Wednesday, 8 September 2004 15:00 – 18:00 PLENARY 1. Questions for Oral Reply – Cluster 1: Peace and Security (120) 2. Subject fro discussion: The role of Parliaments in strengthening multilateral regimes for non-proliferation of weapons and for disarmament, in the light of new security challenges (60)	Wednesday, 8 September 2004 PROVINCIAL WEEK [Oversight work]
Thursday, 9 September 2004 08:30 NA Programme Committee CAUCUS 08:30 NA Programme Committee CAUCUS 14:00 – 17:41 PLENARY  Members’ statements (31)  Second Reading debate: Traditional Health Practitioners Bill [B 66B – 2003] (120)  Consideration of request for approval by Parliament of Geneva Act of the Hague Agreement Concerning the International Registration of Industrial Designs  Consideration of request for approval by Parliament of Protocol Relating to the Madrid Agreement Concerning the International Registration of Trade Marks  Consideration of request for approval by Parliament of Convention between the Government of the Republic of South Africa and the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine for the Avoidance of Double Taxation and the Prevention of Fiscal Evasion with respect to Taxes on Income  Consideration of request for approval by Parliament of Agreement between the Government of the Republic of South Africa and the Government of the State of Kuwait for the Avoidance of Double Taxation and the Prevention of Fiscal Evasion with respect to Taxes on Income  Subject for discussion: Beijing + 10: An evaluation from a parliamentary perspective (60)	Thursday, 9 September 2004 PROVINCIAL WEEK [Oversight work]
Friday, 10 September 2004 COMMITTEES	Friday, 10 September 2004 PROVINCIAL WEEK [Oversight work]

NATIONAL ASSEMBLY	NATIONAL COUNCIL OF PROVINCES CYCLE ONE, WEEK THREE
Monday, 13 September 2004 STUDY GROUPS	Monday, 13 September 2004 STUDY GROUPS
Tuesday, 14 September 2004 08:00 – 09:30 Joint Rules Committee (Old Assembly Chamber) 11:30 Introduction of new Mace to members (National Assembly Chamber) (Not formal sitting) 14:00 PLENARY  Installation of new Mace  Members’ statements (31)  Statement by Minister of Public Service and Administration on public service wage negotiations  Second Reading debate: National Environmental Management: Protected Areas Amendment Bill [B 2B – 2004] (No debate)  Consideration of report of Portfolio Committee on Home Affairs on selection of candidates for nomination as Electoral Commissioners (Declarations of vote)  Consideration of request for approval by Parliament of United Nations Convention against Corruption  Subject for discussion (Mr C M Lowe) Broad-based Black Economic Empowerment [see Order Paper dated 7 September 2004, p 7] (60)  Debate on Pan African Parliament (60)	Tuesday, 14 September 2004 08:00 – 09:30 Joint Rules Committee (Old Assembly Chamber) NCOP Programme Committee (Provisional: time to be confirmed) 14:00 - ±15:30 PLENARY  Questions for Oral Reply  Notices of motion  Companies Amendment Bill [B63 – 2004] (10)  Consideration of Report of Select Committee on Labour & Public Enterprises on Decisions of 1999 Beijing Congress – Universal Postal Union (Statement) (10)
Wednesday, 15 September 2004 12:30 Launch of the IPU/UN handbook on The Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women and its Optional Protocol (CEDAW) [Old Assembly Dining Hall] 14:30 JOINT SITTING Address by the President of India (After joint sitting) PLENARY  Questions for Oral Reply – Cluster 2: Social Services (120)  Subject for discussion (Mr D H M Gibson) The human rights tragedies in Darfur [see Order Paper dated 19 August 2004, p 155] (60)	Wednesday, 15 September 2004 12:30 Launch of the IPU/UN handbook on The Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women and its Optional Protocol (CEDAW) [Old Assembly Dining Hall] 14:30 JOINT SITTING Address by President of India
Thursday, 16 September 2004 CAUCUS 14:00 PLENARY  Members’ statements (31)  First Reading debate: Finance Bill [B 13 – 2004]  Second Reading debate: Finance Bill [B 13 – 2004] (No debate)  Second Reading debate: Public Investment Corporation Bill [B 6B – 2004]  Second Reading debate: National Payment System Amendment Bill [B14B – 2004]  Second Reading debate: Government Employees Pension Law Amendment Bill [B15-2004]  First Reading debate: Petroleum Pipelines Levies Bill [B18-2004]  Second Reading debate: Petroleum Pipelines Levies Bill {B18-2004]  Consideration of request for approval by Parliament of Agreement between the government of the Republic of South Africa and the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia for the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes on income  Consideration of request for approval by Parliament of Convention between the government of the Republic of South Africa and the government of the Republic of Bulgaria for the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes on income  Subject for discussion: Celebrating our living heritage in our 10^th year of democracy (120)  Consideration of Companies Amendment Bill (B10B – 2003)	Thursday, 16 September 2004 CAUCUS COMMITTEES
Friday, 17 September 2004 COMMITTEES	Friday, 17 September 2004 COMMITTEES

NATIONAL ASSEMBLY	NATIONAL COUNCIL OF PROVINCES CYCLE ONE, WEEK THREE
Monday, 20 September 2004 CONSTITUENCY PERIOD	Monday, 20 September 2004 8:00 – 17:00 Workshop on Delegated Legislation for all NCOP Members (Venue: Lord Charles, Somerset West)
Tuesday, 21 September 2004 CONSTITUENCY PERIOD	Tuesday, 21 September 2004 8:30 NCOP Programme Committee 9:30 – 10:02 PLENARY  Notices of motion (20)  Consideration of Report of Select Committee on Local Government and Administration on UN Convention against Corruption [ATC, 15 September 2004, p 721] (Statement) (10)  Subject for discussion: Celebrating our living heritage in the tenth year of democracy (62) Business to be suspended until 14:00 14:00 – 16:00 5. Questions to the Deputy President (± 45) Subject for discussion: Voice of African Women: What should be the role and place of the Pan-African Women’s Organisation (62)
Wednesday, 22 September 2004 CONSTITUENCY PERIOD	Wednesday, 22 September 2004 CONSTITUENCY PERIOD
Thursday, 23 September 2004 CONSTITUENCY PERIOD	Thursday, 23 September 2004 CONSTITUENCY PERIOD
Friday, 24 September 2004 HERITAGE DAY	Friday, 24 September 2004 HERITAGE DAY

NATIONAL ASSEMBLY	NATIONAL COUNCIL OF PROVINCES CYCLE ONE, WEEK THREE
Monday, 4 October 2004 CONSTITUENCY/COMMITTEES	Monday, 4 October 2004 COMMITTEES
Tuesday, 5 October 2004 CONSTITUENCY/COMMITTEES	Tuesday, 5 October 2004 COMMITTEES
Wednesday, 6 October 2004 CONSTITUENCY/COMMITTEES	Wednesday, 6 October 2004 COMMITTEES
Thursday, 7 October 2004 CONSTITUENCY/COMMITTEES	Thursday, 7 October 2004 COMMITTEES
Friday, 8 October 2004 CONSTITUENCY/COMMITTEES	Friday, 8 October 2004 COMMITTEES

NATIONAL ASSEMBLY	NATIONAL COUNCIL OF PROVINCES CYCLE ONE, WEEK THREE
Monday, 11 October 2004 COMMITTEES (Legislation/Oversight)	Monday, 11 October 2004 COMMITTEES
Tuesday, 12 October 2004 COMMITTEES (Legislation/Oversight)	Tuesday, 12 October 2004 08:30 Programme Committee COMMITTEES
Wednesday, 13 October 2004 COMMITTEES (Legislation/Oversight)	Wednesday, 13 October 2004 8:00 – 10:00 Joint Rules Committee [Old Assembly Chamber] COMMITTEES / PROVINCES SC on Social Services - Briefings in provinces on: Choice on Termination of Pregnancy Amendment Bill Sterilisation Amendment Bill Dental Technicians Amendment Bill Traditional Health Practitioners Bill
Thursday, 14 October 2004 8:30 NA Programme Committee COMMITTEES (Legislation/Oversight)	Thursday, 14 October 2004 COMMITTEES / PROVINCES SC on Social Services - Briefings in provinces on: Choice on Termination of Pregnancy Amendment Bill Sterilisation Amendment Bill Dental Technicians Amendment Bill Traditional Health Practitioners Bill
Friday, 15 October 2004 COMMITTEES (Legislation/Oversight)	Friday, 15 October 2004 COMMITTEES / PROVINCES SC on Social Services - Briefings in provinces on: Choice on Termination of Pregnancy Amendment Bill Sterilisation Amendment Bill Dental Technicians Amendment Bill Traditional Health Practitioners Bill

NATIONAL ASSEMBLY	NATIONAL COUNCIL OF PROVINCES
Monday, 18 October 2004 STUDY GROUPS	Monday, 18 October 2004 STUDY GROUPS
Tuesday, 19 October 2004 14:00 – 16:16 PLENARY Members’ Statements(31) Second Reading debate: Petroleum Products Amendment Bill (B16 – 2004) (45) Subject for discussion (Mr P J Gomomo): The introduction of a single national public service [See Order Paper dated 7 September 2004, p 197] (60)	Tuesday, 19 October 2004 8:30 NCOP Programme Committee [S12A] 14:00 – 17:05 PLENARY  Notices of motion  Public Audit Bill [B1 – 2004] (Statement) (10)  Public Investment Corporation Bill [B6B-2004] (Statement) (10)  National Payment System Amendment Bill [B14B-2004] (Statement) (10)  Government Employees Pension Law Amendment Bill [B15-2004] (Statement) (10)  Consideration of Report on Provincial Week of 6 – 10 September 2004 on Local Government as a vehicle for the successful implementation of the social contract to create jobs (125)
Wednesday, 20 October 2004 15:00 – 17:41 PLENARY  Members’ Statements (31)  Consideration of Report of Portfolio Committee on Finance on Security Services Amendment Bill [ATC, 14 October 2004, p 2]  Second Reading debate: Security Services Amendment Bill (B19B – 2004 (45)  Consideration of report of Portfolio Committee on Correctional Services [ATC 15 September 2004, pp 712 – 720 – Visit to Brandvlei Youth Centre and Drakenstein Medium B juvenile Detention Centre] (60)  Consideration of 5 SCOPA reports (10)	Wednesday, 20 October 2004 10:00 NCOP Rules Committee [S12A] COMMITTEES
Thursday, 21 October 2004 08:30 NA Programme Committee CAUCUS 14:00 PLENARY  Questions to the President  Consideration of National Payment System Amendment Bill (B14B-2004) (Provisional) (No debate)	Thursday, 21 October 2004 CAUCUS 14:00 – 16:15 PLENARY  Notices of motion (20)  National Energy Regulator Bill [B9B-2004] (100)  Consideration of Report of Select Committee on Economic and Foreign Affairs on Geneva Act of the Hague Agreement on International Registration of Industrial Designs [ATC, p ] (Statement) (10)  Consideration of Report of Select Committee on Economic and Foreign Affairs on Protocol to the Madrid Agreement on International Registration on Trade [ATC, p ] (Statement) (10) Provinces to prepare final mandates on Health Bills
Friday, 22 October 2004 COMMITTEES	Friday, 22 October 2004 COMMITTEES / PROVINCES [Relevant committees, for s 76 purposes] Provinces to prepare final mandates on Health Bills

NATIONAL ASSEMBLY	NATIONAL COUNCIL OF PROVINCES Cycle 1 Week 4
Monday, 25 October 2004 COMMITTEES	Monday, 25 October 2004 COMMITTEES
Tuesday, 26 October 2004 14:00 - ±16:30 PLENARY  Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement  Introduction: Revenue Laws Amendment Bill [B – 2004]  Introduction: Adjustment Appropriation Bill [B – 2004]  Members’ Statements (31)  Subject for discussion (Mr C M Lowe): The effectiveness of Sector Education and Training Authorities [See Order Paper dated 24 August 2004, p 164] (60)	Tuesday, 26 October 2004 8:30 NCOP Programme Committee 15:00 - ± 17:00 PLENARY (Note starting time)  Questions for Oral Reply (±60)  Notices of motion (20)  National Environmental Management: Air Quality Bill [B62D-2003] (s 76 (2)) (Statement) (10)  National Environmental Management: Protected Areas Amendment Bill [B2B-2004](s 75) (Statement)(10)  Consideration of Report of Select Committee on Finance on Agreement between the Government of the RSA and the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia for the Avoidance of Double Taxation and the Prevention of Fiscal Evasion with respect to Taxes on Income (Statement)(10)  Consideration of Report of Select Committee on Finance on Agreement between the Government of the RSA and the Republic of Bulgaria for the Avoidance of Double Taxation and the Prevention of Fiscal Evasion with respect to Taxes on Income (Statement) (10)  Consideration of Report of Select Committee on Security and Constitutional Affairs on Protocol on Legal Affairs in the Southern African Development Community (SADC) [ATC, p] (Statement)(10)  Consideration of Report of Select Committee on Security and Constitutional Affairs on Protocol of the Court of Justice of the African Union [ATC, p] (Statement)(10)  Consideration of Report of Select Committee on Security and Constitutional Affairs on Treaty between the Government of the RSA and the Government of the Republic of India on Extradition [ATC, p](Statement)(10)  Consideration of Report of Select Committee on Security and Constitutional Affairs on Treaty between the Government of the RSA and the Government of India on Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters [ATC, p ]( (Statement)(10)
Wednesday, 27 October 2004 11:00 – 12:00 Chief Whips’ Forum (closed meeting) (V16) 15:00 – 19:00 PLENARY  Questions for Oral Reply – Cluster 3: Economics (120)  Second Reading debate: Water Services Amendment Bill (B17 – 2004) (45)  Consideration of Sixth Report to Tenth Report of Standing Committee on Public Accounts [ATC, 7 September 2004, pp 668 – 672; CHIETA, CETA, DIDTETA, ESETA and ETDP-SETA] (10) (Statement) (10)  Subject for discussion: The impact and challenges of government policies on poverty reduction as we celebrate the social development month (60)	Wednesday, 27 October 2004 COMMITTEES
Thursday, 28 October 2004 08:30 NA Programme Committee CAUCUS STUDY GROUPS	Thursday, 28 October 2004 CAUCUS STUDY GROUPS
Friday, 29 October 2004 COMMITTEES	Friday, 29 October 2004 COMMITTEES

NATIONAL ASSEMBLY	NATIONAL COUNCIL OF PROVINCES (Cycle 2 Week 1)
Monday, 1 November 2004 STUDY GROUPS	Monday, 1 November 2004 TAKING PARLIAMENT TO THE PEOPLE NCOP Visit to KwaZulu-Natal
Tuesday, 2 November 2004 14:00 – 16:41 PLENARY  Members’ Statements (31)  Subject for discussion (Ms C Dudley): Funding of social services [See Order Paper dated 21 June 2004, p 96](60)  Subject for discussion (Dr C P Mulder): The planned retrenchment of 7 600 workers at Telkom [See Order Paper dated 14 September 2004, p 235] (60)  Consideration of Eleventh Report to Fifteenth Report of Standing Committee on Public Accounts [ATC, 7 September 2004, pp 673 – 675; MAPPP SETA, Council for Geoscience, Corporation for Public Deposits, Accounting Standards Board and INSETA] (Statement) (10)	Tuesday, 2 November 2004 TAKING PARLIAMENT TO THE PEOPLE NCOP Visit to KwaZulu-Natal 17:30 – ±18:30 PLENARY (In KZN)  Motion (Exact wording to be confirmed)  Choice on Termination of Pregnancy Amendment Bill [B72B-2003] (s 76(1)) (Statement)(10)  Sterilisation Amendment Bill [B12-2004] (s 76(2)) (Statement)(10)  Dental Technicians Amendment Bill [B63-2003] (s 76(1)) (Statement)(10)
Wednesday, 3 November 2004 10:00 – 11:00 Chief Whips’ Forum (closed meeting) (V16) 15:00 – 17:00 PLENARY  Questions for Oral Reply (120) o Deputy President o Cluster 1: Peace and Security Consideration of request for approval by Parliament of Protocol of the Court of Justice of the African Union Consideration of request for approval by Parliament of Notice for Designation of United Kingdom Consideration of request for approval by Parliament of Treaty between the Government of the Republic of South Africa and the Government of the Republic of India on Extradition Consideration of request for approval by Parliament of Treaty between the Government of the Republic of South Africa and the Government of the Republic of India on Mutual Legal Assistance	Wednesday, 3 November 2004 TAKING PARLIAMENT TO THE PEOPLE NCOP Visit to KwaZulu-Natal
Thursday, 4 November 2004 08:30 NA Programme Committee (E249) CAUCUS 14:00 – 16:46 PLENARY  Members’ statements (31)  Debate on Report of the South African Members of the Pan African Parliament on the Second Ordinary Session of the Pan African Parliament (75)  Subject for discussion (Mr D J Sithole): The restructuring of the United Nations [See Order Paper dated 7 September 2004, p 197] (60)	Thursday, 4 November 2004 TAKING PARLIAMENT TO THE PEOPLE NCOP Visit to KwaZulu-Natal 14:00 – ±18:00 PLENARY (In KZN)  Notices of motion (20)  Traditional Health Practitioners Bill [B66B-2003] (s 76(1)) (±100)  Protection of Constitutional Democracy against Terrorist and Related Activities Bill [B12B-2004](s 75)(±60)  Subject for discussion: Moral regeneration - a critical tool for reconstructing our nation’s moral and spiritual life through empowerment of local communities (60)
Friday, 5 November 2004 COMMITTEES	Friday, 5 November 2004 TAKING PARLIAMENT TO THE PEOPLE NCOP Visit to KwaZulu-Natal 9:30 - ±12:45 PLENARY (In KZN) (±195)  President’s Address (Topic: Challenges faced by the National Council of Provinces, provinces and local government in building a people’s contract to create work and to fight poverty

NATIONAL ASSEMBLY	NATIONAL COUNCIL OF PROVINCES Cycle 2 Week 1
Monday, 8 November 2004 14:00 - ± 16:26 PLENARY Members’ Statements (31) Consideration of National Energy Regulator Bill [B9D – 2004] (No debate) Second Reading debate: Financial Services Ombud Schemes Bill [B20B – 2004] (Provisional) (45) Consideration of Report of Portfolio Committee on Agriculture and Land Affairs on Study Visit to Kwazulu-Natal, Mpumalanga and Limpopo Provinces [ATC, 22 October 2004, p 933] (60)	Monday, 8 November 2004 STUDY GROUPS
Tuesday, 9 November 2004 14:00 - 17:45 PLENARY Debate on Medium Term Budget Policy Statement (75) Introduction: Revenue Laws Amendment Bill [B24-2004] Consideration of report of Joint Budget Committee on Medium Term Budget Policy Statement First Reading debate: Adjustments Appropriation Bill [B21 – 2004] (75) Consideration of Votes and Schedule: Adjustment Appropriation Bill [B21 – 2004] (75) Second Reading debate: Adjustment Appropriation Bill [B21 – 2004] (No debate)	Tuesday, 9 November 2004 8:30 NCOP Programme Committee COMMITTEES
Wednesday, 10 November 2004 09:00 – 10:00 Joint Programme Committee 10:00 – 11:00 Chief Whips’ Forum (closed meeting) (V16) 14:00 – 17:45 PLENARY Subject for discussion (Speaker): Pillars of the African renaissance celebrating the achievements of African women taking responsibility for their own destiny (60) Questions for Oral Reply – Cluster 2: Social Services and Governance (120) First Reading debate: Revenue Laws Amendment Bill [B24-2004] Second Reading debate: Revenue Laws Amendment Bill [B24-2004] Second Reading debate: Second Revenue Laws Amendment Bill [B25-2004] Consideration of Report of Portfolio Committee on Water Affairs and Forestry on public hearings on National Water Resource Strategy (45) Consideration of report of Portfolio Committee on Finance on Medium Term Budget Policy Statement	Wednesday, 10 November 2004 09:00 – 10:00 Joint Programme Committee COMMITTEES
Thursday, 11 November 2004 CAUCUS 14:00 – ± 18:00 PLENARY Members’ Statements (31) Subject for discussion: Sixteen days of activism (Exact wording to be confirmed) (60) Subject for discussion: The importance of constituency work in a participatory democratic society (60) Consideration of Choice on Termination of Pregnancy Amendment Bill [B72D – 2003] (No debate)	Thursday, 11 November 2004 CAUCUS COMMITTEES

Friday, 12 November 2004 10:00 - ± 13:00 PLENARY Members’ Statements (31) Second Reading Debate: National Small Business Amendment Bill [B23 – 2004] (45) Consideration of Report of the Portfolio Committee on Communications on hearings on advertising and marketing industry (30) Consideration of Protection of Constitutional Democracy against Terrorist and Related Activities Bill [B12B – 2004] (30) (Provisional) Consideration of request for approval by Parliament of Draft Notice for Declaration of Amnesty Consideration of request for approval by Parliament of draft notice and schedule determining the rate at which salaries are payable to Constitutional Court judges and judges annually, with effect from 1 April 2004 Consideration of request for approval by Parliament of draft notice and schedule determining the rate at which salaries are payable to magistrates annually, with effect from 1 April 2004 Consideration of report of Joint Committee on Ethics and Members’ Interests on allegations o non-disclosure by Members of Parliament Consideration of report of Portfolio Committee on Justice and Constitutional Development on Protocol to the African Charter on Human and People’s Rights on the Rights of Women in Africa Farewell speeches (45)		Friday, 12 November 2004 COMMITTEES
NATIONAL ASSEMBLY	NATIONAL COUNCIL OF PROVINCES Cycle 2 Week 1		SELECT COMMITTEE BUSINESS
Monday, 15 November 2004 COMMITTEES	Monday, 15 November 2004 STUDY GROUPS / COMMITTEES		STUDY GROUPS / COMMITTEES 14:00: Economic & Foreign Affairs: Briefing by Department of Trade & Industry on National Small Business Amendment Bill Social Services: Briefing by Departments of Health, Social Development and Home Affairs on their annual reports
Tuesday, 16 November 2004 COMMITTEES	Tuesday, 16 November 2004 8:30 NCOP Programme Committee [S12A] 9:30 NCOP Rules Committee [S12A] 14:00 – ±18:00 PLENARY Questions for Oral Reply (including questions to the Deputy President) (±75) Notices of motion (20) Subject for discussion: 16 Days of Activism Campaign: Unite against woman and child abuse (75) Finance Bill [B13-2004](s 77)(Statement)(10) Petroleum Pipelines Levies Bill [B18-2004](s 77) (Statement)(10) Securities Services Bill [B19B-2004](s 75)(Statement)(10) Financial Services Ombud Schemes Bill [B20B-2004](s 75)(Statement)(10) Consideration of Report of Select Committee on Security & Constitutional Affairs on Declaration of an Amnesty in terms of section 139(2)(a) of the Firearms Control Act, 2000 (Act No 60 of 2000)[ATC, p ](Statement)(10) Consideration of Report of Select Committee on Local Government & Administration on Mamusa Local Municipality [ATC, p 602](Statement)(5) Consideration of Report of Select Committee on Local Government & Administration on Visit to King Sabata Dalindyebo Local Municipality [ATC, p 923] (Statement)(5) Consideration of Report of Select Committee on Local Government & Administration on oversight Visit to Quakeni Local Municipality [ATC, p 952] (Statement)(5)		10:00 – 13:00: Land & Environmental Affairs: Briefing by Department of Water Affairs & Forestry on Water Services Amendment Bill and finalisation Security & Constitutional Affairs: Briefing by Department of Correctional Services on their HIV strategy and other matters 11:00 – 13:00: Economic & Foreign Affairs: Finalisation of National Small Business Amendment Bill
Wednesday, 17 November 2004 COMMITTEES	Wednesday, 17 November 2004 14:00 - ± 18:15 PLENARY Notices of motion (20) National Small Business Amendment Bill [B23–2004](s 75) (±40) Petroleum Products Amendment Bill [B16-2004] (Statement)(10) Water Services Amendment Bill [B17-2004](s 75)(Statement)(10) Revenue Laws Amendment Bill [B24–2004] (s 77) (Statement)(10) Second Revenue Laws Amendment Bill [B25-2004](s 75)(Statement)(10) Consideration of Report of Select Committee on Finance on Trends in Intergovernmental Finances [ATC, 15 November 2004, p 1311](±60) Consideration of Report of Select Committee on Finance Medium-term Budget Policy Statement [ATC, 15 November 2004, p 1297] (Statement)(10) Consideration of Report of Joint Budget Committee on Medium-term Budget Policy Statement [ATC, 8 November 2004, p 1140 ]( ±50) Adjustment Appropriation Bill [B21–2004] (s 77) (Statements)(20) Consideration of Votes and Schedule: Adjustments Appropriation Bill [B21–2004](±20) Consideration of Report of Select Committee on Security and Constitutional Affairs on Draft Notice on Remuneration of magistrates (Statement)(10) Consideration of Report of Select Committee on Security and Constitutional Affairs on Draft Notice on remuneration of Judges (Statement)(10) Consideration of Report of Joint Committee on Ethics and Members’ Interests onAllegations of non-disclosure by Members of Parliament [ATC, 11 November 2004, p 1262] Farewell speeches (24)		10:00 – 13:00: Land & Environmental Affairs: Adoption of annual report and 2005 programme 11:00 – 13:00: Public Services: Revised Taxi Recapitalisation Programme – a briefing by the national Department of Transport and deliberations by the Committee
Thursday, 18 November 2004 9:30 Joint Rules Committee [Old Assembly Chamber]	Thursday, 18 November 2004 9:30 Joint Rules Committee [Old Assembly Chamber]
Friday, 19 November 2004 COMMITTEES	Friday, 19 November 2004 CONSTITUENCY PERIOD
Wednesday, 24 November 2004 14:00 JOINT SITTING Tribute in honour of the late Ms Joyce Lesawana Kgoali, Chairperson of the National Council of Provinces	Wednesday, 24 November 2004 JOINT SITTING Tribute in honour of the late Ms Joyce Lesawana Kgoali, Chairperson of the National Council of Provinces

Constituency period: 19 November – 16 December 2004

Leave period: 17 December 2004 – 7 January 2005

Constituency period: 10 – 14 January 2005

Committees/training: As from 17 January 2005