CAPE TOWN – The standing and select committees on appropriations will conduct public hearings on the 2023 Division of Revenue Amendment Bill on Friday, 17 November 2023. This Bill, crucial for South Africa’s budgetary allocations, was introduced by the Minister of Finance during the budget speech on 22 February 2023.

Meeting Details and Public Participation

According to Parliament of South Africa, scheduled from 09:00 to 13:00, the hearings will take place on a virtual platform. Parliamentary committees encourage media and public engagement. Journalists planning to cover the hearings are requested to email Mlindi Mpindi at mmpindi@parliament.gov.za for virtual meeting links and inclusion in the Parliamentary Communications Services WhatsApp Group, using their official media email addresses.

Broadcast and Live Streaming Information

The public hearings will be available for the wider public on Parliament TV (DStv Channel 408). Additionally, live streaming will be provided on the Parliament YouTube channel and Twitter page. Subscriptions to the Parliament YouTube channel are recommended for timely updates on live feeds.