Question NW131 to the Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies
22 February 2022 - NW131
Graham, Ms SJ to ask the Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies
(a) Which branches of the SA Post Office operate from privately owned properties in the Dr Beyers Naudé Local Municipality, (b) what are the arrears in rentals to the owners of the properties, (c) what payment arrangements have been entered into with the owners where outstanding amounts are owed, (d) were the payment arrangements honoured and (e) what are the average daily amounts paid out to grant beneficiaries from each of the post offices in the Dr Beyers Naudé Local Municipality?
Reply:
I have been advised by the SAPO as follows:
(a)
- Graaff Reinet Post Office
- Aberdeen Post Office
- Willowmore Post Office
- Jansenville Post Office
(b)
- Graaff Reinet – R552,534.75
- Aberdeen – R150,743.43
- Willowmore – R103,500.00
- Jansenville – R0
(c) All SAPO landlords were sent a letter explaining the financial situation of SAPO and negotiating a payment model. The commitment made was that payments would be made as soon as finances become available.
(d) Some payments are honoured based on cash flow, the Jansenville Post Office landlord was fully paid on February 10, hence the outstanding balance is R0.
(e)
|
Office |
SASSA Grants (Average) |
SRD Grants (Average) |
|
Graaff-Reinet PO |
R117 500 |
R29 750 |
|
Aberdeen PO |
R105 750 |
R13 300 |
|
Jansenville PO |
R82 250 |
R9 800 |
|
Willowmore PO |
R157 450 |
R 10 850 |
MS. NONKQUBELA JORDAN-DYANI
DIRECTOR-GENERAL (ACTING)
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HON. PHILLY MAPULANE, MP
DEPUTY MINISTER
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HON. KHUMBUDZO NTSHAVHENI, MP
MINISTER
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