Question NW3103 to the Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure
30 September 2022 - NW3103
Graham, Ms SJ to ask the Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure
(1)What total number of (a) permanent and (b) contract workers are employed in the horticulture section of the Western Cape regional office; (2) which properties in the Western Cape are serviced by the specified section; (3) whether any vehicles are available for use by the section to perform their functions; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
The Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure
- The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure has informed me there are 111 permanent workers and zero contract workers employed in the horticulture section of the Western Cape regional office.
- The horticultural section services 58 properties.
- Yes. One car, one 8-seater bus, one long wheel base bakkie and one 4x4 bakkie – it is important to note that this section also has access to other vehicles as and when required.