Question NW504 to the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries

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11 March 2016 - NW504

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Esau, Mr S to ask the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries

(1) (a) Who is the agency responsible for the implementation of the Elands Bay Infrastructure Improvement and Project Operational Phase of the Cederberg Fishing Infrastructure Development and Management Project on the West Coast, Western Cape and (b) what are the relevant details of the progress reports received to date; (2) whether the appointment of the implementing agency complies with all conditions and criteria stipulated by (a) supply chain management and (b) the Public Finance Management Act, Act 1 of 1999; if not, why not; if so, what are the details of the tender process followed to appoint the implementing agency; (3) (a) how did his department compensate for the extension of employment of the military veterans in the budget for the specified project, (b) what additional deliverables were added to the said project and (c) what were the (i) employment and (ii) financial implications?

Reply:

(1)(a) The Cederberg Municipality has been appointed as the implementing agency for the Elands Bay Infrastructure Improvement Project.

(1)(b) The Cederberg Municipality submits monthly progress on project deliverables; Expenditure per budget item and EPWP employment details

(2)(a) Yes.

(2)(b) Yes.

The Cederberg Municipality is a public entity and the EPWP makes provision for the appointment of public entities and municipalities and other organs of government as implementing agencies.

(3)(a) Monies for the employment of the military veterans were allocated from Expanded Public Works Programme/Working for Fisheries Programme.

(3)(b)(i) The management of the Marine Anti-poaching Project (MAPP) Marine Anti-poaching projects was included as an additional deliverable.

(ii) Twelve Million and Five Hundred Thousand Rand (R12 500 000) was allocated to the Marine Anti-poaching project.

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