Question NW2235 to the Minister of Tourism

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07 September 2017 - NW2235

Profile picture: Vos, Mr J

Vos, Mr J to ask the Minister of Tourism

(1) How many Social Responsibility Implementation (SRI) projects were completed since 2014; (2) (a) which SRI projects have not yet been completed and (b) what (i) is the total cost of the project and (ii) are the reasons for the incompletion?

Reply:

1. Number of completed Social Responsibility Implementation (SRI) projects since 2014 is thirty-two (32).

2. Infrastructure projects currently under implementation in Working for Tourism in terms of the EPWP

No.

  1. Which SRI projects have not yet been completed

(b)(i) what Is the total cost of the project

(b)(ii) What are the reasons for the incompletion

EASTERN CAPE

1

Six Day Hiking Trail ( Port st Johns to Coffee bay)

Budget: R9,405,000

Transferred to date: R7,429,814

Actual expenditure: R7,401,395

The project is currently under implementation and is expected to be completed in December 2017.

2

Upgrading of Kiwane Campsite

Budget: R22,632,036

Transferred to date: R213,750

Actual expenditure: R213,750

This is a historical project which had stalled due the poor performance of the service provider. The Department has now appointed a new service provider to complete the project. The project is currently in the planning phase. The planning phase will be assessed by Government Technical Advisory Centre (GTAC) team and advice will be provided on the cost and approach to complete the project.

3

Mdantsane Lodge

Budget: R13,537,500

Transferred to date: R570,000

Actual expenditure: R570,000

This is a new project currently in the planning phase. The planning phase will be assessed by GTAC team and advice will be provided on whether to proceed with the project or not, and if so the cost and approach to implement and complete the project.

4

Mthonsi Lodge

Budget: R28,215,000

Transferred to date: R27,531,883

Actual expenditure: R25,874,726

The service provider requested additional funding to complete outstanding deliverables. GTAC is assessing the request for additional funding and will advise the Department on the way forward.

5

Qatywa Eco-Tourism Development

Budget: R23,750,000

Transferred to date: R23,288,668

Actual expenditure: R21,021,031

The service provider requested additional funding to complete outstanding deliverables. GTAC is assessing the request for additional funding and will advise the Department on the way forward

6

Western Tembuland

Budget: R10,449,156

Transferred to date: R10,382,358

Actual expenditure: R9,557,581

This is a historical project which stalled due to budget short-fall. The project will be assessed by the GTAC team and advice will be provided on the cost and approach to complete the project

7

Establishment of Chalets at Nyandeni Great Place

Budget: R7,600,000

Transferred to date: R7,546,800

Actual expenditure: R7,546,800

This is a historical project which stalled due to budget shortfall. The project will be assessed by the GTAC team and advice will be provided on the cost and approach to complete the project

8

Tenahead Mountain Lodge

Budget: R2,925,000

Transferred to date: R2,574,842

Actual expenditure: R2,574,842

This is a historical project which stalled due to poor performance of the implementer. The project will be assessed by the GTAC team and advice will be provided on the cost and approach to complete the project

9

Rock Art Tourism Phase 2

Budget: R4,750,000

Transferred to date: R4,662,212

Actual expenditure: R4,414,103

This is a historical project which stalled poor performance of the implementer. The project will be assessed by the GTAC team and advice will be provided on the cost and approach to complete the project

10

Quakeni Great Place Cultural Village

Budget: R20,500,000

Transferred to date: R20,380,886

Actual expenditure: R20,167,143

This is a historical project which stalled due to budget shortfall. The project will be assessed by the GTAC team and advice will be provided on the cost and approach to complete the project.

FREE STATE

11

Building a Guest House in Qwa Qwa

Budget: R16,906,319

Transferred to date: R16,786,234

Actual expenditure: R14,765,498

Historical challenges with this project have been resolved and the Department appointed a new service provider to complete the project. The project is currently under implementation and is expected to be completed in March 2018.

12

Masilonyane Information Centre

Budget: R3,773,102

Transferred to date: R2,138,579

Actual expenditure: R2,034,358

 

This project is currently in the implementation phase and is expected to be completed by December 2017.

13

Empereni Hospitality Training Centre

Budget: R18,810,000

Transferred to date: R760,000

Actual expenditure: R760,000

This is a new project in the planning phase. The planning phase will be assessed by GTAC team and advice will be provided whether to proceed with the project or not, and if so advice on the approach to implement the project.

14

Vredefort Dome Interpretation

Center

Budget: R15,000,000

Transferred to date: R0

Actual expenditure: R0

This is a historical project which had stalled due to poor performance of the service provider. The Department has now appointed a new service provider to complete the project. The project is currently in the planning phase. The planning phase will be assessed by Government Technical Advisory Centre (GTAC) team and advice will be provided on the cost and approach to complete the project.

15

Barolong Boo Seleka

Budget: R3,372,500

Transferred to date: R3,298,917

Actual expenditure: R3,174,621

This is a historical project which stalled poor performance of the service provider. The project will be assessed by GTAC and advice will be provided whether to complete it or not, and if so advice on the cost and approach to complete it.

16

Sentinel Peak Car Park Access

Budget: R11,432,622

Transferred to date: R11,213,297

Actual expenditure: R11,128,388

This is a historical project which stalled due to budget shortfall. The project will be assessed by the GTAC team and advice will be provided on whether to complete it or not, and if so advice on the cost and approach to complete it

17

Infrastructure Development through Monontsha

Budget: R13,526,330

Transferred to date: R12,548,922

Actual expenditure: R12,548,922

This project is stalled due to poor-performance by the Service Provider. The project will be assessed by GTAC and advice will be provided whether to complete it or not, and if so advice on the cost and approach to complete it.

KWAZULU-NATAL

18

Ezemvelo Roofing Project

Budget: R33,100,000

Transferred to date: R4,733,300

Actual expenditure: R 0

 

This in a new project currently in the planning phase.

19

Ezemvelo Midmar Infrastructure project

Budget: R36,378,180

Transferred to date: R 18,009,000

Actual expenditure: R 0

This in a new project currently in the planning phase.

20

Muzi Pan

Budget: R12,447,480

Transferred to date: R11,887,691 Actual expenditure: R11,823,868

This project is stalled pending a decision on the request for additional funds to complete the project. The project will be assessed by GTAC team and advice will be provided on the cost and approach to complete the project.

21

Lilani Hot springs

Budget: R18,810,000

Transferred to date: R13,300,216

Actual expenditure: R12,857,024

This project is stalled due to poor-performance by the service provider. The project will be assessed by GTAC team and advice will be provided on the cost and approach to complete the project.

LIMPOPO

22

Mukumbani Waterfalls -Phase 3

Budget: R23,738,732

Transferred to date: R23,606,943

Actual expenditure: R20,541,883

This project is currently in the implementation stage with an estimated completion dates in December 2017.

23

Phiphidi Waterfalls Phase 2

Budget: R24,614,348

Transferred to date: R9,622,296

Actual expenditure: R3,695,107

 

This project is currently in the implementation stage with an estimated completion dates in June 2018. The GTAC team will review the current project documentation and advice will be provided on the cost and approach to complete the project.

24

The Oaks Project

Budget: R26,550,216

Transferred to date: R11,956,015

Actual expenditure: R356,014

This project is currently in the implementation stage with an estimated completion dates in December 2018. The GTAC team will review the current project documentation and advice will be provided on the cost and approach to complete the project.

25

Sekhukhune Project

Budget: R13,356,938

Transferred to date: R69,864

Actual expenditure: R69,864

This is a historical project which had stalled due to poor performance of the service provider. The Department has now appointed a new service provider to complete the project. The project is currently in the planning phase. The planning phase will be assessed by Government Technical Advisory Centre (GTAC) team and advice will be provided on the cost and approach to complete the project.

26

24 Rivers

Budget: R24,838,662

Transferred to date: R444,984

Actual expenditure: R444,984

This project is currently in the planning phase. The project will be assessed by GTAC and guidance will be provided on the cost and the approach to implement and complete the project.

27

SanParks Mapungubwe Youth Hostel

Budget: R24,838,662

Transferred to date: R12,000,000

Actual expenditure: R 0

This is a new project which is currently in the planning phase. The implementation phase is expected to start in 2018.

28

Ngove Cultural Village - Phase 2

Budget: R20,133,951

Transferred to date: R19,993,014

Actual expenditure: R19,614,227

The service provider requested additional funding to complete outstanding deliverables. GTAC is assessing the request for additional funding and will advise the Department on the way forward

29

Tisane Cultural Village

Budget: R18,810,000

Transferred to date: R17,399,799

Actual expenditure: R17,399,710

The service provider requested additional funding to complete outstanding deliverables. The request will be assessed by GTAC team and advice will be provided on the cost and approach to complete the project.

30

VhaTsonga Cultural Village

Budget: R9,185,000

Transferred to date: R9,068,064

Actual expenditure: R9,068,064

This is a historical project which was stalled due poor performance of the service provider. Forensic audit/investigation were instituted against that service provider. The project will be assessed by GTAC and guidance will be provided on whether the Department should complete the project or not; and if so the cost and approach to complete the project.

MPUMALANGA

31

Mnisi Resort

Budget: R9,784,583.52

Transferred to date: R148,465

Actual expenditure: R148,465

This is a historical project which was stalled due poor performance of the service provider. Forensic audit/investigation were instituted against that service provider. The Department has now appointed a new service provider to complete the project. The project is currently in the planning phase. The planning phase will be assessed by Government Technical Advisory Centre (GTAC) team and advice will be provided on the cost and approach to complete the project.

32

Bohlabela Cultural Village project

Budget: R19,634,568

Transferred to date: R114,726

Actual expenditure: R114,726

Planning activities have yielded negative results and the project is recommended for cancellation.

NORTHERN CAPE

33

NC Platfontein Lodge

Budget: R27,313,294

Transferred to date: R16,227,733

Actual expenditure: R11,745,519

 

This project is currently in the implementation stage with an estimated completion dates in June 2018. The GTAC team will review the current project documentation and advice will be provided on the cost and approach to complete the project.

34

NC Kamiesburg Tourism Development

Budget: R5,100,000

Transferred to date: R4,815,074

Actual expenditure: R4,881,394

 

This is a historical project which was stalled due poor performance of the service provider. Forensic audit/investigation were instituted against that service provider. The project will be assessed by GTAC and guidance will be provided on whether the Department should complete the project or not; and if so the cost and approach to complete the project.

NORTH WEST

35

Manyane Lodge Project

Budget: R47,515,112

Transferred to date: R46,934,114

Actual expenditure: R46,908,930

The service provider requested additional funding to complete outstanding deliverables. The request will be assessed by GTAC team and advice will be provided on the cost and approach to complete the project.

36

Lotlamoreng Dam project

Budget: R13,276,373

Transferred to date: R0.00

Actual expenditure: R0.00

A new project in the planning phase. GTAC will be assessing the planning documents and advised the department on the way forward in implementation of the project.

WESTERN CAPE

37

WC Agulhas Lighthouse Tourism Project (60 seater restaurant. reception area. interpretative center. curio shop. conference facility. vendor stalls. furniture. paving. walkways and associated services)

Budget: R54,990,000

Transferred to date: R27,495,000

Actual expenditure: R0.00

 

This is a new project currently in the planning phase.

38

WC Agulhas Icon project

Budget: R14,107,500

Transferred to date: R11,581,787

Actual expenditure: R3,241,821

This project is currently in the implementation stage with an estimated completion dates in March 2018. The GTAC team will review the current project documentation and advice will be provided on the cost and approach to complete the project.

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