Question NW2039 to the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs:

Steyn, Ms A to ask the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs:

(1) Whether the (a) Joe Gqabi, (b) Elundini Local Municipality, (c) Senqu Local Municipality, (d) Maletswai Local Municipality and (e) Gariep Local Municipality have any disaster management plans in place; if not, why not; if so, (i) what is the (aa) name, and (bb) contact details of each responsible official, (ii) which organisations serve on each respective disaster committee; and (iii) how many disasters were handled by each municipality since 2009. (2) Whether each specified municipality has firefighting equipment; if not, why not; if so, in each case: a) What equipment is available; b) Where is it held; c) What is the: (i) name, (ii) contact details of the official who is responsible for the equipment; and d) What is the maintenance plans for this equipment?