Question NW628 to the Minister of Public Enterprises
11 April 2017 - NW628
Marais, Mr EJ to ask the Minister of Public Enterprises
(1)Whether a tender was recently awarded for conducting work on portions of Erf 12459 and Erf 12460, known as Mossel Bay yacht and boat Club, including the walk-on-moorings; if so, (a) what date was the tender awarded, (b) who is the current operator on the premises and (c) since what date has the current operator been operating on the premises; (2) Whether the current operator at any time (a) was in arrears with its monthly rental and/or (b) operated in such a way that its activities could be regarded as (i) a liability to Transnet and (ii) not being in the interests of the Mossel Bay community; if not, why was it necessary to award a new tender; if so, what are the relevant details I each case? NW686E
Reply:
(1)(a) Transnet awarded the tender on 01 December 2016.
(1)(b) The tender was awarded to Mossel Bay Waterfront (Pty) Ltd.
(1)(c) 01 January 2017, however, occupation was not taken because the current operator, MBYBC refused to vacate the premises.
(2)(a) The current operator at the time was up to date with no arrears.
(2)(b)(i) Its business operations were and remain vitally important to Transnet.
(2)(b)(ii) Transnet appreciates the contribution of this business operation in growing the domestic economy, attracting tourism and creation of employment opportunities for the community of Mossel Bay.
Mogokare Richard Seleke Lynne Brown, MP
Director-General Minister of Public Enterprises
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