Question NW1024 to the Minister of Basic Education

Van Der Walt, Ms D to ask the Minister of Basic Education

(1)       Whether her department received any funds for the Expanded Public Works Programme in the past four financial years; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details (2) whether any of the specified funds were earmarked for capital and/or infrastructure-related projects; if so, (a) what are the names of the projects, (b) where are the specified projects situated, (c) what is the value of each project and (d) what number of jobs have been created by each project. (3) what process was followed to appoint project (a) implementers and (b) consultants in each case; (4) whether funds were transferred to project implementers in a lump sum or through progress payment; (5) whether any projects have been delayed due to maladministration or corruption; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, (a) which projects have been affected and (b) what action has been taken in each case?