Question NW68 to the Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure
24 February 2023 - NW68
Phillips, Ms C to ask the Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure
(1)With reference to her reply to question 4648 on 21 December 2022, what were the relevant details of the brief to the security companies; (2) whether the specified security companies fulfilled the specified brief; if not, (a) why not and (b) what are the reasons that they were paid; if so, what are the relevant details; (3) what total amount was spent on (a) sheriff costs and (b) legal fees relating to Knoflokskraal?
Reply:
The Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure
1. I have been informed by the Department that the relevant details of the brief to the security companies are as follows:
(a) The controlling of access so that the structures on the properties do not increase,
(b) No construction of new structures are allowed
(c) All half-done structures may be demolished and removed
(d) Patrolling of premises for day and night shift including weekends and public holidays
2. Yes, they fulfilled the specified brief and they are found to be in compliance.
(a) Not applicable as they fulfilled their brief.
(b) They were paid as they fulfilled their mandate of controlling access to the premises for the period, in compliance with the implementation of the containment order at Knofloskraal.
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(a) The total amount spent on Sheriff Costs is R 2 543 00, 00
(b) The Total amount spent on legal fees is R 537 240, 00