Question NW3372 to the Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services
13 November 2017 - NW3372
Mackenzie, Mr C to ask the Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services
Whether the SA Post Office (SAPO) vacated the building it owns in Bloemfontein to rent another building in the city; if so, (a) why, (b) what are the further relevant details; (C) were any risk assessments conducted prior to this decision being taken; if not, why not; 2. Whether the vacated building is still being utilized for any SAPO purposes?
Reply:
I have been informed by SAPO as follows:
1. (a) SAPO vacated its own building in Bloemfontein in 2010 which was utilised for Postbank Operations due to it no longer being conducive for banking operations.
(b) The entity cited employee’s concerns about their safety when entering or leaving the building and lack of safe parking inside and around the building as further reasons for the move.
(c) An internal assessment of the building’s suitability was conducted by Postbank Management. This was necessitated by the results of the Employee Satisfaction Survey which was conducted in 2006.
(d) The building is not being utilized by SAPO for any purpose currently.
Approved/Not Approved
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Dr Siyabonga Cwele, MP
Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services
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