The transformative restructuring of the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) during its inaugural meeting in 2024 consolidated Select Committees from eleven to ten and formed a Subcommittee on the Review of the Council Rules and Programming Committee of the 7th Parliament. The Select Committees act as the “engine room” for provincial matters and the Council’s overall function, while the NCOP plays a fundamental role in safeguarding provincial interests within Parliament. The restructuring aims to enhance efficiency and oversight over different government departments, propelling the NCOP towards greater efficiency and effectiveness.
Genderbased violence (GBV) remains critical in South Africa’s posteducation and training sector. Female students are particularly vulnerable to experiencing physical and psychological harm, as demonstrated by a Higher Health (HH) study, which found that 62% of South African students feel unsafe on campus.