Question NW1294 to the Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure
23 June 2021 - NW1294
Hicklin, Ms MB to ask the Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure
(1)With reference to the 107-hectare Bryntirion Estate that her department owns (details furnished), what are the (a) names and (b) positions of the persons living in the 27 houses on the property that is owned by her department; (2) in view of the security guards and maintenance people living on the estate in outbuildings reporting that most of the fittings in the houses have been stolen and sold for scrap, on what date was the last inspection conducted by her department; (3) whether any oversight visit can be undertaken to ascertain or establish (a) the state of the houses and (b) who inhabits the Estate; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details; (4) (a) what budget has been set aside for the maintenance of the specified property and (b) under which portfolio does the property fall?
Reply:
The Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure:
- I have been informed by the Department that the below list of persons are occupying the houses on the property:
|
A) Names |
B) Position |
|
|
1 |
Fikile Majola |
Deputy Minister: Trade and Industry and Economic Development |
|
2 |
Senzo Mchunu |
Minister: Public Service and Administration |
|
3 |
Rosemary Nokuzola Capa |
Deputy Minister: Small Business Development |
|
4 |
Pamela Tshwete |
Deputy Minister: Human Settlement, Water and Sanitation |
|
5 |
Sindisiwe Chikunga |
Deputy Minister: Public Service and Administration |
|
6 |
Mr John Jeffery |
Deputy Minister: Justice and Correctional Services |
|
7 |
Madam Assetan Koite |
Dirco - President of pan African Women’s Organisation |
|
8 |
Dr. Motene (PMU) |
Presidency staff |
|
9 |
Busisiwe Mkhwebane |
Public Protector |
|
10 |
Ebrahim Patel |
Minister: Trade, Industry and Economic Development |
|
11 |
Maite Nkoana-Mashabane |
Minister in the Presidency: Women, youth and Persons with disabilities |
|
12 |
Naledi Pandor |
Minister: International Relations and Cooperation |
|
13 |
Nkosazana Dlamini –Zuma |
Minister: Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs |
|
14 |
Lindiwe Sisulu International |
Minister: Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation |
|
15 |
Nocawe Mafu |
Deputy Minister: Sports, Arts and Culture |
|
16 |
Cyril Ramaphosa |
President |
|
17 |
David Mabuza |
Deputy President |
|
18 |
Used as an office for Superfecta and Gauflora Facilities Management Contract |
Vacant Houses:
|
Address |
Status |
Comments |
|
|
1 |
Bryntirion house no. 7 |
Vacant |
Major renovations needed e.g., Roof leaks, Internal and External Painting works needed and Checking of all plumbing works and electrical works |
|
2 |
Bryntirion house no. 15 |
Vacant |
Major structural defects |
|
3 |
Bryntirion house no. 896 |
Vacant |
Major Renovations needed such as roof, Electrical and plumbing works |
|
4 |
Goedehoop |
Vacant |
Structural defects |
|
5 |
Lisdogan Flat 1 Bryntirion |
Vacant |
Minor repairs required |
|
6 |
Bryntirion House no. 19 |
Vacant |
Minor repairs in progress. |
|
7 |
Bryntirion House no. 17 |
Vacant |
Minor repairs in progress. |
(2) The Estate Manager with the works inspectors regularly inspect the Estate.
(3) (a) Yes, any oversight visit can be undertaken to ascertain or establish the state of the houses.
(b) Apart from the list provided for question (1) other inhabitants include:
- Presidency Staff accommodation
- VIP Protection accommodation (SAPS)
(4) (a) The Maintenance Budget allocation for the 2021/22 Financial Year is R 40 000 000.
(b) The property falls under the Prestige Property Management portfolio.