Questions and Replies

Reply:

The Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure

The recent PQ 596 is the related to PQ 255, which was published in IQP No. 02 on 17 February 2023. (See attached) Below here is the same reply that was provided for PQ 255, which serves as the response also to the recent PQ 596.

1. Yes, the Department has recently received the proposed budget requirement for the profiling of the Greydell community from the Buffalo City Municipality; the estimated cost is R600 000.00 and the estimated timeframe is 3 months to complete including compilation of the report. It is expected the profiling will commence in the new financial year in consultation with political leadership and subsequent to funding approval processes.

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(a) The Department is currently surveying the land in question with a view to subdividing it for disposal to relevant identified stakeholders, inter alia, a portion to the HDA for BCM Human settlement purposes, a portion to ACSA for the extension of the runway and a portion to the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment for incorporation into the Umtiza Nature Reserve.

(b) The Department is currently engaging other stakeholders on the Greydell resettlement program with a view to finalise an intergovernmental solution to the invaded land.

(c) Timeframes for the interventions are being determined at present; and

(d) Costs for the interventions are being determined at present.

Reply:

(a) The Department has since 2019 processed the release of 69 land parcels measuring approximately 2 668 hectares, through the Special Power of Attorney to the Housing Development Agency (HDA). The land released to the HDA, will therefore ultimately be transferred to Municipalities for hand over to housing beneficiaries and management, once developments are finalised.

(b) The total number of properties held by the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI) and utilized to house User departments are 19 252 properties measuring 3 285 531 hectares.

NATIONAL ASSEMBLY: QUESTION NO. 2410 (WRITTEN REPLY) Ms A M Siwisa (EFF) ASKED THE MINISTER OF PUBLIC WORKS AND INFRASTRUCTURE

The draft reply to Parliamentary Question No. 2410 (Written Reply) is submitted for your consideration.

The input has been provided by the Real Estate Management Services Business Unit.

I hereby attest that the information provided in response to NA PQ 2410 is true and correct to the best of my knowledge.

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MR. M MABINJA

ACTING-DEPUTY DIRECTOR GENERAL: REAL ESTATE MANAGEMENT SERVICES

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MS. N MAKHUBELE

ACTING-DIRECTOR GENERAL

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MS. B SWARTS, MP

DEPUTY MINISTER OF PUBLIC WORKS AND INFRASTRUCTURE

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MR. S ZIKALALA, MP

MINISTER OF PUBLIC WORKS AND INFRASTRUCTURE

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Reply:

The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI), was never requested to identify any specialized industrialized sites anywhere in RSA, especially in the area of Umhlabuyalingana in KwaZulu-Natal. However, it will be advisable to refer this question to our sister department, the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition

 

NATIONAL ASSEMBLY: QUESTION NO. 2246 (WRITTEN REPLY) Ms. A M Siwisa (EFF) ASKED THE MINISTER OF PUBLIC WORKS AND INFRASTRUCTURE

The draft reply to Parliamentary Question No. 2246 (Written Reply) is submitted for your consideration.

The input has been consolidated by the Inter-Governmental Relations Business Unit.

I hereby attest that the information provided in response to NA PQ 2246 is true and correct, as informed.

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MR. A MTHOMBENI

DEPUTY DIRECTOR GENERAL: INTER-GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS

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MS. N MAKHUBELE

ACTING-DIRECTOR GENERAL

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MS. B SWARTS, MP

DEPUTY MINISTER OF PUBLIC WORKS AND INFRASTRUCTURE

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MR. S ZIKALALA, MP

MINISTER OF PUBLIC WORKS AND INFRASTRUCTURE

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Reply:

The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI) receives expropriation applications from Eskom in line with the Electricity Regulations Act of 1996, read with Expropriation Act No 63 of 1975. Accordingly, the Department considers the applications after due diligence process is done. If the Executive Authority is satisfied with application as per Acts guiding this process, the application is processed.

According to current plans over the next 10 years Eskom’s Transmission division is supposed to build about 15000 km of transmission lines. For all these, Eskom will be acquiring servitudes from land owners. Therefore during 2023/24 as Eskom rolls out its servitude acquisition programme, there could be some “DPWI” land that may be needed, and Eskom will only approach the Department at that time.

Eskom only becomes aware of the land owners after the route has been confirmed and the Service Provider will then be appointed in this regard. The Appointed Service Provider identifies the affected land owners and the process of acquiring the servitudes starts by negotiations. If negotiations do not yield positive results, the expropriation process follows thereof. It is therefore difficult, to be explicit in terms of the total number between 2023 and 2025.

NATIONAL ASSEMBLY: QUESTION NO. 2151 (WRITTEN REPLY) Mr S S Zondo (IFP) ASKED THE MINISTER OF PUBLIC WORKS AND INFRASTRUCTURE

The draft reply to Parliamentary Question No. 2151 (Written Reply) is submitted for your consideration.

The input has been provided by the Policy, Research and Regulations Business Unit.

I hereby attest that the information provided in response to NA PQ 2151 is true and correct to the best of my knowledge.

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MR. L NDOU

CHIEF DIRECTOR: POLICY, RESEARCH AND REGULATIONS

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MS. N MAKHUBELE

ACTING-DIRECTOR GENERAL

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MS. B SWARTS, MP

DEPUTY MINISTER OF PUBLIC WORKS AND INFRASTRUCTURE

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MR. S ZIKALALA, MP

MINISTER OF PUBLIC WORKS AND INFRASTRUCTURE

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Reply:

CAPE TOWN:

(a) The total cost amount to fumigate one ministerial home is R1 600.00 over a term of 6 months and R12 800.00 over period of 4 four years

(b) The projected costs to fumigate all the houses of Ministers is: R 233 600 over a one year period,

(c) The cost is considered sustainable and cost effective compared to the marked standard rates.

PRETORIA

(a) The total cost amount to fumigate one ministerial home is R7 900.00 over a term of 12 months and R31 600.00 over period of 4 four years;

(b) The projected total cost to fumigate all ministerial houses is R474 000.00 over a one year period,

(c) The cost is considered sustainable and cost effective compared to the marked standard rates

 

 

 

 

NATIONAL ASSEMBLY: QUESTION NO. 2089 (Written Reply) Mr S S Zondo (IFP) asked the Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure:

The draft reply to Parliamentary Question No. 2089 (Written Reply) is submitted for your consideration.

The input has been provided by the Prestige Business Unit.

I hereby attest that the information provided in response to NA PQ 2089 is true and correct, to the best of my knowledge.

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MR. M SAZONA

CHIEF DIRECTOR: PRESTIGE

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MS. N MAKHUBELE

ACTING-DIRECTOR GENERAL

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MS. B SWARTS, MP

DEPUTY MINISTER OF PUBLIC WORKS AND INFRASTRUCTURE

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MR. S ZIKALALA, MP

MINISTER OF PUBLIC WORKS AND INFRASTRUCTURE

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Reply:

The Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure:

a) Following the storm that affected the Qalakabusha Correctional Centre on the 3 April 2023, the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI) Facility Management and Professional Services teams visited the site on the 4 April 2023 to prepare an assessment report on the damages that occurred. The details of the report revealed that the scope of works to be done required a project of a larger scale to be registered and prioritised by the Department of Correctional Services. The DPWI had then written to the Regional Commissioner’s office on the 6 April 2023 requesting the DCS to accept the findings of the report and either prioritise and fund a CAPEX project or confirm whether the DCS will carry out the repairs using implementing agents.

The DCS did not respond to the letter but forwarded an invite for the DPWI Professional Services to form part of a compulsory site briefing meeting with their National Project Management Team and service providers on the 12 April 2023. The DPWI officials observed in the meeting that DCS was preparing a specification and inviting service providers to tender for the work to be done on site. The observation of DPWI team on the day was that DPWI in any capacity will not be carrying out the repairs to the Qalakabusha CC following the storms in April 2023 as DCS will be carrying out this service themselves utilising their own budget. To date no response has been received from DCS regarding prioritizing funding and registering a project for Qalakabusha CC repairs after the storm damage.

b) DPWI is unable to provide timeframes as a response has not been received from DCS regarding registering a project.

 

NATIONAL ASSEMBLY: QUESTION NO. 1927 (Written Reply) Ms A M Siwisa (EFF) asked the Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure:

The draft reply to Parliamentary Question No. 1927 (Written Reply) is submitted for your consideration.

The input has been provided by the Durban Regional office and Construction Projects Management Business Units.

I hereby attest that the information provided in response to NA PQ No. 1927 is true and correct, to the best of my knowledge.

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MR. N VILAKAZI

REGIONAL MANAGER: DURBAN

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I hereby attest that the information provided in response to NA PQ No. 1927 is true and correct, to the best of my knowledge.

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MR. B MOKHOTHU

DEPUTY-DIRECTOR-GENERAL: CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS MANAGEMENT

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MS. N MAKHUBELE

ACTING-DIRECTOR GENERAL

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NATIONAL ASSEMBLY: QUESTION NO. 1927 (Written Reply) Ms A M Siwisa (EFF) asked the Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure:

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MS. B SWARTS, MP

DEPUTY MINISTER OF PUBLIC WORKS AND INFRASTRUCTURE

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MR. S ZIKALALA, MP

MINISTER OF PUBLIC WORKS AND INFRASTRUCTURE

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Reply:

1. The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure has already completed the R500 million refurbishment programme to the 13 Proclaimed Fishing Harbours in the Western Cape and has ensured local beneficiation as elaborated under question (2b).

2. (a) The timeline of the refurbishment programme commenced in April 2016 and was completed in March 2023.

(b) The Department through the refurbishment programme to the 13 Proclaimed Fishing Harbours in the Western Cape empowered over 100 local SMMEs to the value of over R116 million as well as created 925 local jobs during the programme. The beneficiaries of both SMME empowerment and job creation included women, youth as well as people with disabilities.

NATIONAL ASSEMBLY: QUESTION NO. 1735 (Written Reply) Mr S S Zondo (IFP) asked the Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure:

The draft reply to Parliamentary Question No. 1735 (Written Reply) is submitted for your consideration.

The input has been provided by the Real Estate Management Services Business Unit.

I hereby attest that the information provided in response to NA PQ No. 1735 is true and correct, to the best of my knowledge.

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MR. N. KUBEKA

ACTING DEPUTY-DIRECTOR-GENERAL: PMO

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MS. N MAKHUBELE

ACTING-DIRECTOR GENERAL

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MS. B SWARTS, MP

DEPUTY MINISTER OF PUBLIC WORKS AND INFRASTRUCTURE

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MR. S ZIKALALA, MP

MINISTER OF PUBLIC WORKS AND INFRASTRUCTURE

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Reply:

NDPWI Regional team visited the property on the 18/05/2023 to do a physical verification of the property in question which is situated in 39 Arbuckle Street in Himeville under The Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma Local Municipality. The findings of the property are as follows:

1. The property was allocated to the Department of Justice (DOJ) for the provision of residential accommodation for the then appointed Magistrate;
2. The current building is not being used (vacant) and it was officially returned by DOJ to NPWI in 2013;
3. Since the property is vacant and currently there is no maintenance being done, however the department is paying for rates and municipal services (basic charges). However, our records reflects that there was maintenance done between the periods of 2003 to 2011.
4. The department is currently paying for rates and basic charges for services, which is up to-date;
5. No maintenance has been done in the property in the past five years;
6. The property is currently vacant and not being used;

NATIONAL ASSEMBLY: QUESTION NO. 1659 (Written Reply) Ms S J Graham (DA) asked the Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure:

The draft reply to Parliamentary Question No. 1659 (Written Reply) is submitted for your consideration.

The input has been provided by the Durban Regional Office and Facilities Management Business Units.

I hereby attest that the information provided in response to NA PQ 1659 is true and correct, to the best of my knowledge.

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MR. N VILAKAZI

REGIONAL MANAGER: PORT ELIZABETH

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I hereby attest that the information provided in response to NA PQ 1659 is true and correct, to the best of my knowledge.

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MR. C LOMBAARD

DEPUTY DIRECTOR GENERAL: FACILITIES MANAGEMENT

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MS. N MAKHUBELE

ACTING-DIRECTOR GENERAL

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NATIONAL ASSEMBLY: QUESTION NO. 1659 (Written Reply) Ms S J Graham (DA) asked the Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure:

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MS. B SWARTS, MP

DEPUTY MINISTER OF PUBLIC WORKS AND INFRASTRUCTURE

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MR. S ZIKALALA, MP

MINISTER OF PUBLIC WORKS AND INFRASTRUCTURE

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Reply:

The Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure:

(a) The number of completed structures were not recorded on 16 June 2022. However, they were recorded during a count carried out by the Sheriff of the Court in August 2022 as 4880.

(b) No further demolitions were carried since February 2022.

(c) The number of structures were not recorded at the end of the security company’s contract. However, they were recorded in August 2022 as 4880.

(d) The number of completed structures were not recorded when the security took over.

(e) There were no further demolition of structures since February 2022.

(f) The number of completed structures were not recorded on 29 July 2022. However, they were recorded during a count carried out by the Sheriff of the Court in August 2022 as 4880.

 

NATIONAL ASSEMBLY: QUESTION NO. 1646 (Written Reply) Mrs C Phillips (DA) asked the Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure:

The draft reply to Parliamentary Question No. 1646 (Written Reply) is submitted for your consideration.

The input has been provided by the Cape Town Regional office and Real Estate Management Services Business Unit.

I hereby attest that the information provided in response to NA PQ No. 1646 is true and correct, to the best of my knowledge.

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MS. T.KOLELE

ACTING REGIONAL MANAGER: CAPE TOWN

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I hereby attest that the information provided in response to NA PQ No. 1646 is true and correct, to the best of my knowledge.

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MR. M. MABINJA

ACTING DEPUTY-DIRECTOR-GENERAL: REAL ESTATE MANAGEMENT SERVICES

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MS. N MAKHUBELE

ACTING-DIRECTOR GENERAL

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Reply:

The Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure:

(a) The number of completed structures were not recorded on 19 October 2021. However, they were recorded during an operation carried out by the Sheriff of the Court in February 2022 as 3800.

(b) The number of demolished structures was not recorded when the security company took over. However, the structures were recorded during an operation carried out by the Office of the Sheriff of the Court during February 2022 as 48.

(c) The number of structures were not recorded at the end of the security company’s contract. However, they were recorded on 22 February 2022 as 3800.

(d) The number of completed structures were not recorded when the security took over. However, it was recorded on 22 February 2022 as 3800 structures.

(e) The number of demolished structures was not recorded when the security company took over. However, the structures were recorded during an operation carried out by the Office of the Sheriff of the Court during February 2022 as 48.

(f) The number of structures were not recorded at the end of the security company’s contract. However, they were recorded in August 2022 as 4880.

 

NATIONAL ASSEMBLY: QUESTION NO. 1645 (Written Reply) Mrs C Phillips (DA) asked the Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure:

The draft reply to Parliamentary Question No. 1645 (Written Reply) is submitted for your consideration.

The input has been provided by the Cape Town Regional office and Real Estate Management Services Business Unit.

I hereby attest that the information provided in response to NA PQ No. 1645 is true and correct, to the best of my knowledge.

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MS. T. KOLELE

ACTING REGIONAL MANAGER: CAPE TOWN

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I hereby attest that the information provided in response to NA PQ No. 1645 is true and correct, to the best of my knowledge.

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MR. M. MABINJA

ACTING DEPUTY-DIRECTOR-GENERAL: REAL ESTATE MANAGEMENT SERVICES

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MS. N MAKHUBELE

ACTING-DIRECTOR GENERAL

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Reply:

The Department received the Engineers report for the reconstruction of the collapsed roof. The new construction of the roof was not on the initial scope of work for the Repairs and Renovations project that is currently underway in Potchefstroom Magistrate’s Court.

The Department invited quotations from roof specialists for the construction of the roof and the variation order application was submitted to the Variation Order (V.O.) Committee for consideration and upon approval of the V.O, the remedial work will start to reconstruct the roof.

 

 

NATIONAL ASSEMBLY: QUESTION NO. 1508 (Written Reply) Ms S J Graham (DA) asked the Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure:

The draft reply to Parliamentary Question No. 1508 (Written Reply) is submitted for your consideration.

The input has been provided by the Construction Project Management Branch.

I hereby attest that the information provided in response to NA PQ 1508 is true and correct, to the best of my knowledge.

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MR. R MATLALA

REGIONAL MANAGER: MMABATHO REGIONAL OFFICE

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I hereby attest that the information provided in response to NA PQ 1508 is true and correct, to the best of my knowledge.

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MR. C LOMBAARD

DEPUTY DIRECTOR GENERAL: FACILITIES MANAGEMENT

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MS. N MAKHUBELE

ACTING-DIRECTOR GENERAL

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NATIONAL ASSEMBLY: QUESTION NO. 1508 (Written Reply) Ms S J Graham (DA) asked the Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure:

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MS. B SWARTS, MP

DEPUTY MINISTER OF PUBLIC WORKS AND INFRASTRUCTURE

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MR. S ZIKALALA, MP

MINISTER OF PUBLIC WORKS AND INFRASTRUCTURE

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MINISTRY

PUBLIC WORKS AND INFRASTRUCTURE

REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA

Department of Public Works l Central Government Offices l 256 Madiba Street l Pretoria l Contact: +27 (0)12 406 1627 l Fax: +27 (0)12 323 7573

Private Bag X9155 l CAPE TOWN, 8001 l RSA 4th Floor Parliament Building l 120 Plein Street l CAPE TOWN l Tel: +27 21 402 2219 Fax: +27 21 462 4592

www.publicworks.gov.za

NATIONAL ASSEMBLY

WRITTEN REPLY

QUESTION NUMBER: 1508 [NW1751E]

INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO.: 15 of 2023

DATE OF PUBLICATION: 05 MAY 2023

DATE OF REPLY: MAY 2023

1508. Ms S J Graham (DA) asked the Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure:

What progress has been made to date with implementing the necessary repairs to the roof of the Potchefstroom Magistrate’s Court that partially collapsed in September 2022? NW1751E

REPLY:

The Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure

The Department received the Engineers report for the reconstruction of the collapsed roof. The new construction of the roof was not on the initial scope of work for the Repairs and Renovations project that is currently underway in Potchefstroom Magistrate’s Court.

The Department invited quotations from roof specialists for the construction of the roof and the variation order application was submitted to the V.O. committee for consideration and upon approval of the V.O, the remedial work will start to reconstruct the roof.

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MR. S ZIKALALA, MP

MINISTER OF PUBLIC WORKS AND INFRASTRUCTURE

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Reply:

The Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure:

(a) The number of completed structures were not recorded on 15 April 2021. However they were recorded during an operation carried out by the Sheriff of the court in May 2021 as 382.

(b) The number of demolished structures as at May 2021 was recorded as 100.

(c) The number of structures were not recorder at the end of the security company’s contract. However they were recorded as 382 in May 2021.

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(a) The number of completed structures were not recorded on 1 June 2021. However the next count was in February 2022 where 3800 structures were recorded.

(b) The number of demolished structures in February 2022 was recorded as 247.

(c) The number of structures were not recorder at the end of the security company’s contract. However they were recorded as 3800 in February 2022.

 

 

ATIONAL ASSEMBLY: QUESTION NO. 1644 (Written Reply) Mrs C Phillips (DA) asked the Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure:

The draft reply to Parliamentary Question No. 1644 (Written Reply) is submitted for your consideration.

The input has been provided by the Cape Town Regional office and Real Estate Management Services Business Unit.

I hereby attest that the information provided in response to NA PQ No. 1644 is true and correct, to the best of my knowledge.

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MS. T. KOLELE

ACTING REGIONAL MANAGER: CAPE TOWN

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I hereby attest that the information provided in response to NA PQ No. 1644 is true and correct, to the best of my knowledge.

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MR. M. MABINJA

ACTING DEPUTY-DIRECTOR-GENERAL: REAL ESTATE MANAGEMENT SERVICES

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MS. N MAKHUBELE

ACTING-DIRECTOR GENERAL

Reply:

The Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure:

The projected timeline on advertisement of unutilised properties was not achieved as the Department is finalising the list of properties to be advertised. The revised date on advertisement of unutilised properties is projected to be on July 2023.

Reply:

The Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure

(1) The recycling was included in the scope of work of Tefla under Waste Management Duties (WMD), however due to an existing contract having the same scope the services were excluded for three until the existing contract expire. The value of the Facilities Management contract signed with Tefla Group is R510 565 626,33.

(2) Recycling was included as part of the Facilities Management Contract (FMC) under Waste Management Duties (WMD). However, these services were excluded from the scope of TEFLA for the first three years of the contract with the intention to deal with them separately through an existing contract. The existing contract for waste management will expire in year three of the five year FM contract, at which point TEFLA will take over the services and implement them as per the service level agreement.

Reply:

The Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure

With regard to plans for refurbishment and/or modeling of damaged and dilapidated hospitals, the matter can be best dealt with by our sister Department of Infrastructure Development, as it is not within the purview of the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure. Therefore, the question should be referred to the relevant MEC, accordingly.

Reply:

The Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure

a) The Generator Programme is aimed at rolling out 80 new generator installations at various courts in Limpopo, Free State, Northern Cape, Western Cape, Kwa-Zulu Natal, Mpumalanga and Gauteng Provinces respectively. The projects are currently in the planning and design phase which entails the site inspections, status quo reporting, drawings, specifications and approvals including municipal approvals. The market prices and cost breakdowns are determined upon the conclusion of the procurement process which will take place upon the approval of the 2023/24 procurement plan, anticipated at 30 April 2023 and the completion of the planning and design phase. The anticipated cost estimates range from R400 000 to R2 000 000, which varies per facility. The size of the facility and cabling length to the main supply are some of the parameters that determine the cost, which varies per facility.

b) The detailed list of the 80 generator installations are shown below:

PROVINCE	REGIONAL OFFICE	DESCRIPTION	WCS NO
FREE STATE PROVINCE	BLOEMFONTEIN	REVISED PI : BLOEMFONTEIN HIGH COURT: UPGRADING AND RENOVATING OF ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS INCLUDING BACK UP GENERATOR AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM	54928
GAUTENG PROVINCE	JOHANNESBURG	INSTALLATION OF STANDBY GENERATOR: VANDERBILJPARK, SEBOKENG AND VEREENIGING	54987
NORTHERN CAPE PROVINCE	KIMBERLEY	KIMBERLY HIGH COURT: APPOINTMENT OF CONSULTANT FOR PRE FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR INSTALLATION OF STANDBY GENERATOR	55044
FREE STATE	BLOEMFONTEIN	TSEKI: MAGISTRATE OFFICE: INSTALLATION OF BACK UP GENERATOR	55377
PROVINCE	BLOEMFONTEIN	FICKSBURG MAGISTRATE OFFICE: UPGRADING OF DB BOARD AND ELECTRICITY AND INSTALLATION OF AIR CONS SPILT UNITS AND BACK UP GENERATOR	055496
NORTHERN CAPE PROVINCE	KIMBERLY	VARIOUS MO CARNAVON, WILLISTON, BRITSTOWN SUPPLY AND INSTALLATION OF GENERATORS	056551
NORTHERN CAPE PROVINCE	KIMBERLY	VARIOUS MO PORT NOLLOTH, KENHARDT SUPPLY AND INSTALLATION OF GENERATORS	056549
NORTHERN CAPE PROVINCE	KIMBERLY	VARIOUS MO HANOVER, DE AAR, NOUPORT, RICHMOND SUPPLY AND INSTALLATION OF GENERATORS	056526
NORTHERN CAPE PROVINCE	KIMBERLY	VARIOUS MO SUTHERLAND, VICTORIA WEST SUPPLY AND INSTALLATION OF GENERATORS	056502
NORTHERN CAPE PROVINCE	KIMBERLY	VARIOUS MO HARTSWATER SUPPLY AND INSTALLATION OF GENERATORS	056563
NORTHERN CAPE PROVINCE	KIMBERLY	VARIOUS MO GRIEKWASTAD PRIESKA, DOUGLAS, SUPPLY AND INSTALLATION OF GENERATORS	056561
WESTERN CAPE PROVINCE	CAPE TOWN	VARIOUS MO CLANWILLIAM, ATLANTIS, MALMESBURY, VREDENBURG, VAN RHYNSDORP, VREDENDALE MOORREESBURG SUPPLY AND INSTALLATION OF GENERATORS	056571
WESTERN CAPE PROVINCE	CAPE TOWN	VARIOUS MO BLUE DOWNS, MITCHELL'S PLAIN SUPPLY AND INSTALLATION OF GENERATORS	056570
WESTERN CAPE PROVINCE	CAPE TOWN	VARIOUS MO GRABOUW HERMANUS GEORGE SOMERSET WEST UNIONDALE SUPPLY AND INSTALLATION OF GENERATORS	056573
WESTERN CAPE PROVINCE	CAPE TOWN	VARIOUS MO BISHOP LAVIS, KUILS RIVIER SUPPLY AND INSTALLATION OF GENERATORS	056565
WESTERN CAPE PROVINCE	CAPE TOWN	VARIOUS MO SWELLENDAM, MONTAGUE, HEIDELBERG, CALEDON, MOSSELBAY, ROBERTSON, BONNIEVALE. LADISMITH SUPPLY AND INSTALLATION OF GENERATORS	056566
NORTHERN CAPE PROVINCE	KIMBERLY	VARIOUS MO KATHU, OLIFANTSHOEK SUPPLY AND INSTALLATION OF GENERATORS	056564
NORTHERN CAPE PROVINCE	KIMBERLY	GALESHEWE MAGISTRATE COURT: A STRUCTURAL ENGINEER BE APPOINTED TO CONDUCT A COMPLETE STATUS QUO REPORT OF THE COURT AND A COST ESTIMATE FOR NEW MAJOR REPAIRS AND RENOVATIONS	056669
KWA-ZULU NATAL PROVINCE	DURBAN	PIETERMARITZBURG HIGH COURT: INSTALLATION OF A GENERATOR	056689
GAUTENG PROVINCE	JOHANNESBURG	LENASIA MAGISTRATE COURT: INSTALLATION OF BACKUP GENERATOR	056676
MPUMALANGA PROVINCE	NELSPRUIT	CLUSTER 3- MPUMALANGA PROVINCE- INTALLATION OF BACKUP GENERATORS AND UNINTERRUPTIBLE POWER SYSTEM AT SABIE, ACORNHOEK, BUSHBUCKRIDGE MAGISTRATE COURTS:	056683
MPUMALANGA PROVINCE	NELSPRUIT	CLUSTER 2- MPUMALANGA PROVINCE- INTALLATION OF BACKUP GENERATORS AND UNINTERRUPTIBLE POWER SYSTEM AT SECUNDA AND OGIES MAGISTRATE COURTS	056682
WESTERN CAPE PROVINCE	CAPE TOWN	CLUSTER 2 WESTERN CAPE PROVINCE INSTALLATION OF GENERATORS AT CALITZDORP AND BEAUFORT WEST MAGISTRATE OFFICE	056686
WESTERN CAPE PROVINCE	CAPE TOWN	CLUSTER 4 WESTERN CAPE PROVINCE INSTALLATION OF GERERATORS AT VANRHYSDORP AND VREDENDAL MAGISTRATE OFFICE	056690
MPUMALANGA PROVINCE	NELSPRUIT	CLUSTER 2: MPUMALANGA PROVINCE: INSTALLATION OFBACKUP GENERATORS AND UNINTERRUPTIBLE POWER SYSTEM AT OGIES AND SECUNDA MAGISTRATE COURTS	056682
WESTERN CAPE PROVINCE	CAPE TOWN	CLUSTER 1 WESTERN CAPE PROVINCE INSTALLATION OF GENERATORS AT BLUE DOWNS AND BISHOP LAVIS MAGISTRATE COURTS	056565
WESTERN CAPE PROVINCE	CAPE TOWN	WESTERN CAPE PROVINCE INSTALLATION OF GENERATORS AT GRABOUW MAGISTRATE COURT	056573
WESTERN CAPE PROVINCE	CAPE TOWN	CLUSTER 3 WESTERN CAPE PROVINCE INSTALLATION OF GENERATORS AT GEORGE AND UNIONDALE MAGISTRATE COURTS	056687
MPUMALANGA PROVINCE	MPUMALANGA	CLUSTER MPUMALANGA PROVINCE INSTALLATION OF BACKUP GENERATORS AND UNINTERRUPTIBLE POWER SYSTEM AT PIET RETIEF AMSTERDAM CAROLINA AND ERMELO MAGISTRATE COURTS	056681
GAUTENG PROVINCE	JOHANNESBURG	GAUTENG PROVINCE INSTALLATION OF BACK UP GENERATOR AT JEPPE MAGISTRATE OFFICE	056713
GAUTENG PROVINCE	JOHANNESBURG	BOKSBURG MAGISTRATE'S OFFICE REPAIRS AND RENOVATIONS AND UPGRADING OF ELECTRICITY AND INSTALLATION OF STANDBY GENERATOR	054596
GAUTENG PROVINCE	JOHANNESBURG	VARIOUS CENTRES (JOHANNESBURG REGION) MAGISTRATE'S OFFICE SUPPLY AND INSTALLATION OF STANDBY GENERATORS:VANDERBIJLPARK SEBOKENG AND VEREENIGING	054987
GAUTENG PROVINCE	JOHANNESBURG	VARIOUS CENTRES (JOHANNESBURG REGION) MAGISTRATE'S OFFICE SUPPLY AND INSTALLATION OF STANDBY GENERATOR: SPRINGS,NIGEL, HILLBROW,DAVEYTON AND HEIDELBURG	054990
GAUTENG PROVINCE	JOHANNESBURG	VARIOUS CENTRES (JOHANNESBURG REGION) MAGISTRATE'S OFFICE SUPPLY AND INSTALLATION OF STANDBY GENERATOR: SPRINGS,NIGEL, HILLBROW,DAVEYTON AND HEIDELBURG	054990
GAUTENG PROVINCE	JOHANNESBURG	VARIOUS CENTRES (JOHANNESBURG REGION) MAGISTRATE'S OFFICE SUPPLY AND INSTALLATION OF STANDBY GENERATOR: SPRINGS,NIGEL, HILLBROW,DAVEYTON AND HEIDELBURG	054990
GAUTENG PROVINCE	JOHANNESBURG	VARIOUS CENTRES (JOHANNESBURG REGION) MAGISTRATE'S OFFICE SUPPLY AND INSTALLATION OF STANDBY GENERATOR: SPRINGS,NIGEL, HILLBROW,DAVEYTON AND HEIDELBURG	054990
LIMPOPO PROVINCE	POLOKWANE	POLOKWANE HIGH COURT INTERIM MAINTENANCE FOR LIFTS, GENERATORS,FIRE DETECTION AND AIR CONDITIONERS
LIMPOPO PROVINCE	HEAD OFFICE (D: CPM)	POLOKWANE MAGISTRATE'S OFFICE RECONSTRUCTION OF OFFICES, REPLACEMENT OF GENERATOR, FIRE EQUIPMENT, AIR CONDITIONERS,DAMAGED BY FIRE	055206
NORTHERN CAPE PROVINCE	KIMBERLEY	KUDUMANE MAGISTRATE'S OFFICE UPGRADING,REPAIRS AND RENOVATIONS INCLUDING INSTALLATION OF WTER TANKS WITH ELECTRICAL PUMP AND GENERATOR SET	053756
NORTHERN CAPE PROVINCE	KIMBERLEY	CALVINIA MAGISTRATE'S OFFICE INSTALLATION OF STANDBY GENERATOR	053762
NORTHERN CAPE PROVINCE	KIMBERLEY	KURUMAN MAGISTRATE'S OFFICE INSTALLATION OF STANDBY GENERATOR	053764
FREE STATE PROVINCE	BLOEMFONTEIN	SASOLBURG MAGISTRATE COURT. INSTALLATION OF A GENERATOR	056519
FREE STATE PROVINCE	BLOEMFONTEIN	BETHLEHEM MAGISTRATE COURT. INSTALLATION OF A GENERATOR	056519
FREE STATE PROVINCE	BLOEMFONTEIN	KROONSTAD MAGISTRATE COURT. INSTALLATION OF A GEGERATOR	056520
FREE STATE PROVINCE	BLOEMFONTEIN	HARRISMITH MAGISTRATE COURT. INSTALLATION OF A GENERATOR	056521
WESTERN CAPE PROVINCE	CAPE TOWN	VARIOUS MO CLANWILLIAM, ATLANTIS, MALMESBURY, VREDENBURG, VAN RHYNSDORP, VREDENDALE MOORREESBURG SUPPLY AND INSTALLATION OF GENERATORS	056571
WESTERN CAPE PROVINCE	CAPE TOWN	VARIOUS MO CLANWILLIAM, ATLANTIS, MALMESBURY, VREDENBURG, VAN RHYNSDORP, VREDENDALE MOORREESBURG SUPPLY AND INSTALLATION OF GENERATORS	056571
WESTERN CAPE PROVINCE	CAPE TOWN	VARIOUS MO CLANWILLIAM, ATLANTIS, MALMESBURY, VREDENBURG, VAN RHYNSDORP, VREDENDALE MOORREESBURG SUPPLY AND INSTALLATION OF GENERATORS	056571
WESTERN CAPE PROVINCE	CAPE TOWN	VARIOUS MO CLANWILLIAM, ATLANTIS, MALMESBURY, VREDENBURG, VAN RHYNSDORP, VREDENDALE MOORREESBURG SUPPLY AND INSTALLATION OF GENERATORS	056571
WESTERN CAPE PROVINCE	CAPE TOWN	VARIOUS MO CLANWILLIAM, ATLANTIS, MALMESBURY, VREDENBURG, VAN RHYNSDORP, VREDENDALE MOORREESBURG SUPPLY AND INSTALLATION OF GENERATORS	056571
WESTERN CAPE PROVINCE	CAPE TOWN	VARIOUS MO CLANWILLIAM, ATLANTIS, MALMESBURY, VREDENBURG, VAN RHYNSDORP, VREDENDALE MOORREESBURG SUPPLY AND INSTALLATION OF GENERATORS	056571
WESTERN CAPE PROVINCE	CAPE TOWN	VARIOUS MO BLUE DOWNS, MITCHELL'S PLAIN SUPPLY AND INSTALLATION OF GENERATORS	WCS 056570
WESTERN CAPE PROVINCE	CAPE TOWN	VARIOUS MO GRABOUW HERMANUS GEORGE SOMERSET WEST UNIONDALE SUPPLY AND INSTALLATION OF GENERATORS	WCS 056573
WESTERN CAPE PROVINCE	CAPE TOWN	VARIOUS MO SWELLENDAM, MONTAGUE, HEIDELBERG, CALEDON, MOSSELBAY, ROBERTSON, BONNIEVALE. LADISMITH SUPPLY AND INSTALLATION OF GENERATORS	WCS 056566
WESTERN CAPE PROVINCE	CAPE TOWN	VARIOUS MO SWELLENDAM, MONTAGUE, HEIDELBERG, CALEDON, MOSSELBAY, ROBERTSON, BONNIEVALE. LADISMITH SUPPLY AND INSTALLATION OF GENERATORS	WCS 056566
WESTERN CAPE PROVINCE	CAPE TOWN	VARIOUS MO SWELLENDAM, MONTAGUE, HEIDELBERG, CALEDON, MOSSELBAY, ROBERTSON, BONNIEVALE. LADISMITH SUPPLY AND INSTALLATION OF GENERATORS	WCS 056566
WESTERN CAPE PROVINCE	CAPE TOWN	VARIOUS MO SWELLENDAM, MONTAGUE, HEIDELBERG, CALEDON, MOSSELBAY, ROBERTSON, BONNIEVALE. LADISMITH SUPPLY AND INSTALLATION OF GENERATORS	WCS 056566
WESTERN CAPE PROVINCE	CAPE TOWN	VARIOUS MO SWELLENDAM, MONTAGUE, HEIDELBERG, CALEDON, MOSSELBAY, ROBERTSON, BONNIEVALE. LADISMITH SUPPLY AND INSTALLATION OF GENERATORS	WCS 056566
NORTHERN CAPE PROVINCE	KIMBERLEY	ADDENDUM VARIOUS MO WARRINGTON, PAMPIERSTAD SUPPLY AND INSTALLATION OF GENERATORS	WCS 056563
NORTHERN CAPE PROVINCE	KIMBERLEY	VARIOUS MO KATHU, OLIFANTSHOEK SUPPLY AND INSTALLATION OF GENERATORS	WCS 056564
MPUMALANGA PROVINCE	NELSPRUIT	CLUSTER 3- MPUMALANGA PROVINCE- INTALLATION OF BACKUP GENERATORS AND UNINTERRUPTIBLE POWER SYSTEM AT SABIE, ACORNHOEK, BUSHBUCKRIDGE MAGISTRATE COURTS:	056681
MPUMALANGA PROVINCE	NELSPRUIT	CLUSTER 3- MPUMALANGA PROVINCE- INTALLATION OF BACKUP GENERATORS AND UNINTERRUPTIBLE POWER SYSTEM AT SABIE, ACORNHOEK, BUSHBUCKRIDGE MAGISTRATE COURTS:	056681
MPUMALANGA PROVINCE	NELSPRUIT	CLUSTER 3- MPUMALANGA PROVINCE- INTALLATION OF BACKUP GENERATORS AND UNINTERRUPTIBLE POWER SYSTEM AT SABIE, ACORNHOEK, BUSHBUCKRIDGE MAGISTRATE COURTS:	056681
MPUMALANGA PROVINCE	NELSPRUIT	CLUSTER 2- MPUMALANGA PROVINCE- INTALLATION OF BACKUP GENERATORS AND UNINTERRUPTIBLE POWER SYSTEM AT SECUNDA AND OGIES MAGISTRATE COURTS	056682
		POMEROY MAGISTRATE COURT OFFICE CONSTRUCTION OF ADDIDTIONAL ACCOMMODATION REPAIRS AND RENOVATIONS AND INSTALLATION OF A GENERATOR	056667
MPUMALANGA PROVINCE	NELSPRUIT	CLUSTER 2: MPUMALANGA PROVINCE: INSTALLATION OFBACKUP GENERATORS AND UNINTERRUPTIBLE POWER SYSTEM AT OGIES AND SECUNDA MAGISTRATE COURTS	056682
WESTERN CAPE PROVINCE	CAPE TOWN	WESTERN CAPE PROVINCE INSTALLATION OF GENERATORS AT GRABOUW MAGISTRATE COURT	056573
MPUMALANGA PROVINCE	NELSPRUIT	CLUSTER MPUMALANGA PROVINCE INSTALLATION OF BACKUP GENERATORS AND UNINTERRUPTIBLE POWER SYSTEM AT PIET RETIEF AMSTERDAM CAROLINA AND ERMELO MAGISTRATE COURTS	056683
NORTHERN CAPE PROVINCE	KIMBERLY	VARIOUS MO CARNAVON, WILLISTON, BRITSTOWN SUPPLY AND INSTALLATION OF GENERATORS	056551
NORTHERN CAPE PROVINCE	KIMBERLY	VARIOUS MO CARNAVON, WILLISTON, BRITSTOWN SUPPLY AND INSTALLATION OF GENERATORS	056551
GAUTENG PROVINCE	JOHANNESBURG	VARIOUS CENTRES (JOHANNESBURG REGION) MAGISTRATE'S OFFICE SUPPLY AND INSTALLATION OF STANDBY GENERATORS:VANDERBIJLPARK SEBOKENG AND VEREENIGING	054987
WESTERN CAPE PROVINCE	CAPE TOWN	WESTERN CAPE PROVINCE INSTALLATION OF GENERATORS AT GRABOUW MAGISTRATE COURT	056573
NORTHERN CAPE PROVINCE	KIMBERLY	VARIOUS MO PORT NOLLOTH, KENHARDT SUPPLY AND INSTALLATION OF GENERATORS	056549
NORTHERN CAPE PROVINCE	KIMBERLY	VARIOUS MO HANOVER, DE AAR, NOUPORT, RICHMOND SUPPLY AND INSTALLATION OF GENERATORS	056526
NORTHERN CAPE PROVINCE	KIMBERLY	VARIOUS MO HANOVER, DE AAR, NOUPORT, RICHMOND SUPPLY AND INSTALLATION OF GENERATORS	056526
NORTHERN CAPE PROVINCE	KIMBERLY	VARIOUS MO HANOVER, DE AAR, NOUPORT, RICHMOND SUPPLY AND INSTALLATION OF GENERATORS	056526
NORTHERN CAPE PROVINCE	KIMBERLY	VARIOUS MO SUTHERLAND, VICTORIA WEST SUPPLY AND INSTALLATION OF GENERATORS	056502
NORTHERN CAPE PROVINCE	KIMBERLY	VARIOUS MO GRIEKWASTAD PRIESKA, DOUGLAS, SUPPLY AND INSTALLATION OF GENERATORS	056561
MPUMALANGA PROVINCE	NELSPRUIT	CLUSTER MPUMALANGA PROVINCE INSTALLATION OF BACKUP GENERATORS AND UNINTERRUPTIBLE POWER SYSTEM AT PIET RETIEF AMSTERDAM CAROLINA AND ERMELO MAGISTRATE COURTS	056683
MPUMALANGA PROVINCE	NELSPRUIT	CLUSTER MPUMALANGA PROVINCE INSTALLATION OF BACKUP GENERATORS AND UNINTERRUPTIBLE POWER SYSTEM AT PIET RETIEF AMSTERDAM CAROLINA AND ERMELO MAGISTRATE COURTS	056683
MPUMALANGA PROVINCE	NELSPRUIT	CLUSTER MPUMALANGA PROVINCE INSTALLATION OF BACKUP GENERATORS AND UNINTERRUPTIBLE POWER SYSTEM AT PIET RETIEF AMSTERDAM CAROLINA AND ERMELO MAGISTRATE COURTS	056683

Reply:

The Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure

According to our records, the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI) has not built a satellite police station in the village of Magogong. Upon engagement with the South African Police Services (SAPS), they confirmed that they once had a service point in the area long time ago, and that it has been closed down.

Reply:

The Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure:

The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure has assessed Parliamentary Question 1778 and had since established that the construction of the Mtentu and Msikaba Eastern Cape Bridges, are some of the National Strategic Infrastructure Projects that are managed by the South African National Roads Agency SOC Ltd (SANRAL), which is a Government-owned public company that reports to the Department of Transport (DoT), therefore our colleagues in the Department of Transport will be best suited to response to this question. It will be advisable to re-refer the question accordingly

Reply:

The Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure:

(1)

(a) The number of completed structures were not recorded on 29 July 2022. However, they were recorded during a count carried out by the Sheriff of the Court in August 2022 as 4880.

(b) No further demolitions were carried since February 2022.

(c) The number of structures were not recorded at the end of the security company’s contract. However, they were recorded in August 2022 as 4880.

(2)

(a) The number of completed structures were not recorded when the security took over.

(b) There were no further demolition of structures since February 2022.

(c) The number of completed structures were not recorded on 29 September 2022. However, they were recorded during a count carried out by the Sheriff of the Court in August 2022 as 4880.

Reply:

The Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure

(1)

(a) The Board of Trustees on the 26 August 2022, resolved to approve the provision of security for the Acting Chief Executive Officer (ACEO).

(b) The procurement process was undertaken through the IDT’s SCM processes allowing for urgency and a single source bid.

(2) The approval was granted based on the ACEO’s report tabled to the Board on 26 August 2022. The CEO reported that the Hawks were conducting a risk assessment and the Board directed that the risk assessment by the by the relevant law enforcement agencies should be comprehensive in context so that it is treated with the seriousness it deserves.

(3) Yes, the need for continued security services will be reviewed as and when necessary. The Board will assess the security services at the Board meeting of 31 May 2023.

(4)

(a) Duration of contract: 1 year starting from 01 November 2022.

(b) Expenditure to date is R855 600.00

Reply:

The Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure:

The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure does not provide any accommodation for former members of the executive who served in the apartheid government. There is no policy provision or law that provide for such.

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MR. S ZIKALALA, MP

MINISTER OF PUBLIC WORKS AND INFRASTRUCTURE

DATE:

Reply:

The Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure:

1. The Matjhabeng Local Municipality in the Lejwaleputswa District in the Free Street submitted their Replacement of old Asbestos Cement and Galvanised Steel pipes project to Infrastructure South Africa. This submission was borne out of the municipality-led feasibility study that was concluded in September 2021. The study indicated that the municipality is experiencing high water losses due to pipe bursts attributable to high network pressures and aging Asbestos Cement and old Galvanised Steel pipe network. The municipality is incurring high costs to repair the old and deteriorated water distribution pipe networks. This infrastructure requires replacement. The total estimated cost for this project is R1.6 billion.

2. This water and sanitation project has been prioritised by Infrastructure South Africa for project preparation and packaging. The Matjhabeng Local Municipality does not have funding allocated for this project. In this regard, Infrastructure South Africa is currently packaging the project to comply with the requirements of the National Treasury’s Budget Facility for Infrastructure (BFI). Some of the requirements by the BFI includes detailed cost benefit analysis, economic viability assessments, financial modelling and procurement strategy. Infrastructure South Africa, working closely with the municipality, will be submitting the BFI application on or before 14 July 2023, for consideration for funding through this process.

Reply:

The Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure:

Renovations of schools is not within the mandate of the National Department of Publc Works and Infrastructure, therefore this question should be referred to our sister department, Department of Basic Education.

Reply:

The Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure:

The matter regarding collapsing of ceilings of class rooms and renovations of schools is not within the mandate of the Department of Publc Works and Infrastructure, therefore this question should be referred to our sister department, the Department of Basic Education.

Reply:

The Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure:

The matter regarding the lack of completion of road project in the town of Senwabarwana in Limpopo, is a provincial matter. The project is managed by the Road Agency Limpopo (RAL), which is solely owned by the Limpopo Provincial Government. The Limpopo Provincial government is the shareholder of RAL and the MEC of the Department of Public Works, Roads and Infrastructure, is appointed as its shareholder representative. Therefore, PQ 2322 should be referred to the MEC of the Department of Public Works, Roads and Infrastructure.

Reply:

The Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure:

a) In the 2022/23 financial year, the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI) through the Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) branch has supported a total of 271 small-, medium- and micro-enterprises (SMMEs) or enterprises. Below is a breakdown of the type of the enterprises supported:

• 1. 93 Private Companies
  2. 73 cooperatives
  3. 11 Non-Profit Organisations (NPO) or Social Entrepreneurs
  4. 5 Not yet determined (as they are in the process of registration) and 3 being Close Cooperation
  5. 86 Vuk’uphile contracting companies

b) The SMMEs supported through the EPWP Branch are located throughout the country. Below is a table showing the provincial breakdown:

Table 1: Provincial breakdown of SMMEs supported in 2022/23 financial year

Province	Number of Enterprises Supported
Eastern Cape	49
Free State	10
Gauteng	0
KwaZulu-Natal	31
Limpopo	63
Mpumalanga	14
Northern Cape	20
North West	63
Western Cape	21
Grand Total	271

c) The aim of the Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) Enterprise Development programme is to support enterprises from Programmes implemented by the EPWP sectors. Through Enterprise Development, EPWP participants are supported in their quest (desire or drive) to start and operate businesses so as to achieve sustainable livelihoods. The support offered in Enterprise Development varies from formation of enterprises to training of enterprises in business principles. Additionally, other support measures offered include but is not limited to:

1. Identification of potential enterprises in EPWP sectors and programmes
2. Providing business training
3. Building capacity of EPWP-created enterprises`
4. Providing assistance with business compliance, including business registration
5. Linking these enterprises with business development agencies and other opportunities
6. Forming linkages to aid access to markets providing financial and non-financial support

For contractors supported in the Vuk’uphile Programme, the support offered entailed facilitation of allocation of training projects for development of contractors.

Reply:

The Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure

(1)

(a) Attached please see progress update report made on the implementation of the recommendation by BDO

(b) The DPWI provided the fire damage report to the HAWKS as an input into the investigation into the Parliament Fire – DPWI awaits for the outcome of the independent investigation and apply consequences upon the outcome of the investigation for all the areas of uncertainty.

(2) Yes a follow up report was provided by BDO in February 2022, please see the attached report

(3) Please see the attached report

Reply:

The Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure

1. (a) Yes, in 2013 a desk top analysis was done and ascertained that areas of the station were over-utilized and SAPS have placed such need for a capital works project on their U-AMP. In addition, DPWI has provided additional space by means of a rehabilitation project relating to the conversion of garages into offices which has slightly alleviated the over-utilization. Final Delivery of this project was taken on the 05 September 2019.

b) Yes, the 2013 desk top revealed that the cells are in need of a total upgrade. The Client must register a Capital Works, works control system project to address this shortcoming as they hold the Capital infrastructure budget, which will be prioritized in terms of the placement on the U-AMP.

c) The Station had identified the need, in 2013, to convert the official single quarters into offices, which is a capital works project and will require the Client to register a Capital Works, works control system project as they hold the Capital infrastructure budget. However SAPS 2023/2024 U-AMP does not indicate this need and a revised conditional survey will have to be conducted in this regard and has been scheduled for the 30 May 2023.

d) Yes, a site assessment was conducted on the married quarters of the Brighton Beach Police Station

(i) The 2013 desk analysis ascertained that the married quarters were in good condition and were renovated last in 2007.

.(ii) A revised conditional survey will have to be conducted in this regard and has been scheduled for the 30 May 2023.

2. The provision, installation and connection of the JoJo Tanks is considered a capital works project and hence would require SAPS to request such capital works from DPWI as governed by the service level agreement as they hold the Capital infrastructure budget. Regrettably, SAPS had independently purchased 3 x 5000lts JoJo tanks on the 08 August 2022. The same SAPS appointed Contractor that delivered the JoJo Tanks had them installed and connected to the main water municipal line. The electrical supply from the JoJo tanks are currently running from extension cords. DPWI Workshops have been requested to evaluate whether they are able to assist in the connection of such and as a result, a firm date of electrical connection cannot be provided.

3. SAPS is required to request such capital works from DPWI as governed by the service level agreement as this is a capital works project as they hold the Capital infrastructure budget.

This request to DPWI is further required by the GIAMA.

4. DPWI has a Water Savings Term Contract, REONET, on site who had addressed this subject. Should this be a new complaint, SAPS to register a call with DPWI Day-to-Day Call Centre?

Reply:

The Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure:

1. The Department received a letter of demand from Geo Louw (representing Jana Van Rensburg).

2. The region had already obtained a legal opinion from State Attorney.

3. In terms of the legal opinion obtained from the State Attorney, the complainant should not be paid unless if there is a court order to that effect. The complainant as per the legal opinion provided, is not being disadvantaged, but in the event they believe in their case, they may proceed and test their case before a competent court of law as they did by way of issuing a letter of demand, hence litigation starts by issuing a letter of demand and the subsequent process shall follow thereafter.

4. It may also pose a challenge with the auditors in the sense that the Department may not have valid grounds as to why it deviated from the legal opinion provided, which legal opinion was accordingly requested by the same Department to guide the Department with the further handling of the matter in question.

Reply:

The Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure

(1) The horticultural staff complement of TEFLA is herein below mention, however TEFLA has outsourced the pest control to a company called Choice Pest Control. Herein below is total number of horticultural staff employed to maintain gardens throughout the Parks are as follows:

(a) Acacia Park – 66

(b) Laboria Park - 8

(c) Pelican Park - 9

(2) Only pest control has been outsourced to a subcontractor, Choice Pest Control. All other horticultural services are provided by TEFLA directly through their internal staff.

(3) All horticultural work was part of the project scope and no additional costs are incurred by the Department in carrying out this work. The horticultural scope is attached.

Reply:

The Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure

a) The total amount spent on the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI) sector budget vote networking dinner was R 132, 457.60.

b) The criteria used to invite the guest list was on selecting key sector stakeholders such as entities, professional councils, identified beneficiaries from EPWP projects, young professionals and bursary holders, and oversight bodies such as members of Audit Committee and Portfolio Committee on Public Works and Infrastructure.

Reply:

The Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure:

The DPWI is currently renting out both improved and unimproved state owned properties to various tenants, see attached Annexure A (active leases including both improved and unimproved as well as the tenant name and rental amount).

Reply:

The Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure:

(1)

a) 30 May 2023.

b) Station block, cells, single and married quarters.

c) A Back to Office Report is still in progress but has thus far captured serious concerns surrounding the flat concrete roof leaks at the block of flats, the cells that do not comply with the Project Five Start Specifications, the down pipes, aging infrastructure (waste water underground pipes) and lack of security measures.

(2) The provision, installation and connection of the JoJo Tanks are considered a capital works project and hence would require South African Police Services to request such capital works from DPWI as governed by the Service Level Agreement and Government Immovable Asset Management Act as they hold the Capital infrastructure budget. Regrettably, South African Police Services had independently purchased 3 x 5000lts JoJo tanks on the 08 August 2022. The same appointed Contractor that delivered the JoJo Tanks had them installed and connected to the main water municipal line.

As REONET (shared water savings initiative) is already on site, a request will be made to them for the possible assistance in electrical connection of the water tanks, failure which will require South African Police Services to fund this connection and create a Works Control System Project. A time frame can thus not be provided immediately.

(3) As South African Police Services are custodians of allocating official quarters to their qualifying members, this question must be posed to South African Police Services for a response.

(4) It is acknowledged that despite a safety assessment not being conducted that the spill over within the basement is of serious concern which has further been captured as such in the Back to Office Report. The Client was requested to log a call with NDPWI Central Call Centre to afford NDPWI an opportunity of addressing such via day-to-day.

(5) No, a budget has not been allocated for repairs and refurbishment of the station in the current financial year. The budget process has already commenced by means of the Back to Office Report which must be submitted to Construction Projects Management Business Units for evaluation and cost estimate purposes, after which such will be submitted to Property Portfolio Management Unit.

The following dates are projected:-

Submit Back to Office Report to Construction Projects Management Business Units by 30 June 2023. Construction Projects Management Business Units to evaluate and provide cost estimate by end of July 2023. Submit the motivation to Property Portfolio Management Unit or further attention in respect of processes to allocate funds and create a Works Control System Project within the first week of August 2023. Allocate funding and create a Works Control System Project for implementation within the 2024/2025 financial year, subject to availability of funds.

Reply:

The Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure:

(1)

(a) As part of departmental calendar, the budget vote events are earmarked to interact with sector stakeholders to share developments around the policy imperatives and priorities of the department.

(b) The Cresta Grande hotel in Cape Town.

(2)

(a) The venue hire and dinner cost R132 457.60 for a guest list of about 130 persons.

(b) The budget line item was from the venue hire under goods and services

(3)

(a) 130 persons.

(b) The intended outcome was for information sharing and building cohesion within the sector on implementation of cross cutting programmes.

(4) (a),(b) and (c) Building strategic partnerships with sector stakeholders in promoting departmental outcome on integrated planning and coordination.

Reply:

The Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure:

(1)

(a) The department has approximately 71 number of stalled projects for a period exceeding 12 months due to construction companies’ incapability to complete the various contracts.

(b) The total monetary value is approximately R4.4 Billion for the infrastructure projects.

(c) The details of the projects are attached herewith marked as Annexure A.

(d) The is a range of measures taken by the department which include but not limited to warning letters, mora letters and ultimately termination of the contracts.

(2) The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure is a custodian of government infrastructure. The department has various entities, which are state owned companies, including the Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB). The CIDB is a statutory body established to promote and regulate the construction industry. It plays a vital role in promoting best practices, regulating the industry and providing support to contractors. The CIDB is well positioned to address the concerns of incapable construction companies and effectively grading contractors to ensure that this conduct does not arise in future.

Reply:

The Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure:

1. The Department availed a list of 258 vacant land parcels from its Immovable Asset Register to the Housing Development Agency (HDA) in support to accommodate the flood victims in KZN. The HDA applied its housing suitability criteria matrix which included environmental considerations and encumbrances and requested 5 land parcels within eThekwini to be availed. The below table indicates the land parcels made available within eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality. Table 1 refers:

No.	Province	Municipality	Property description
1	KZN	eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality	Remainder of Portion 36 of Erf 4076 Reservoir Hills
2			Remainder of Erf 306 Verulam
3			Remainder of Erf 305 Verulam
4			Portion 29 of farm Drift No. 906 FT
5			Portion 49 of farm Drift No. 906 FT

 

Further to the above, the Department processed 04 land parcels in support of flood victims in the uMsunduzi Local Municipality. Table 2 refers.

No.	Province	Municipality	Property description
1	KZN	uMsunduzi Local Municipality	Portion 81 of Erf 5 Edendale
2			Portion 82 of Erf 5 Edendale
3			Erf 6 Dennisfield
4			Erf 39 Dennisfield

In support of human development, the Department processed additional 13 land parcels for release to the HDA across provinces. HDA indicated that the land parcels released within KZN will also be utilised to support communities affected by the floods, in particular Portion 891, Erf. 76 Cato Manor within eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality.

2. (a) DPWI have approved released of the land parcels to the Housing Development Agency and have issued the Special Power of Attorney (SPOA) for commencement of the Town Planning processes whilst awaiting National Treasury endorsement and the initiation of transfer and conveyancing processes.

(b) The DPWI supports spatial transformation by releasing DPWI identified land parcels to the (HDA) for human settlement purposes. This is done in terms of both Departments constitutional mandates as well as in terms of the Departmental Disposal Policy that supports the social disposals. Further to the above, reference is made to the Cabinet Memorandum No.03 of 2019 (Cab memo) which approved that the state-owned land identified as suitable for human settlement development be released to the HDA as well as the issuing of the Power of Attorney in favour of the HDA.

Reply:

The Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure:

Background

In Park Road Police Station is being implemented by the Development Bank of South Africa on behalf of the Department of Public Work and Infrastructure. The project scope for this project entails construction of new facilities (New Gate House, Dog Kennels, CSC, Educational Centre and Archive) and Repair and renovation to all existing building.

a) Plant (IDP) was signed off by the DBSA, as SSD was experiencing cash flow problems. IDP, the second Contractor, was subsequently terminated on the 23 July 2019 due to non-performance.

b) (i) At that time of March 2019, the SSD was paid R9 704 530.60 for works done by SSD (about 15.4 % of Initial Construction Cost of R62 879 067.08) and progress on site was 17%. IDP were however terminated on the 23 July 2019 and no monies were paid to them.

(ii) The contract duration was for 24 months with the initial completion date of 30 November 2019. As mentioned above, the IDP were terminated on the 23 July 2019.

c) Following the ceding of the initial contract between SSD and IDP, and subsequent the termination of IDP. A new tender process was started under RFP 222/2019 to appoint the replacement contractor. The recommended bidder offer was R85 211 178. The DBSA requested funding for R98 299 615 (Construction, Professional Fees and DBSA Management fee) however this was no approved. DBSA was instructed to institute legal processes to claim from repudiated contractor and recover the funds in order to successful complete the project.

DBSA appointed Mpfumelelo Business Enterprise cc (MBE) on 29 October 2020 for R 48 970 754.93 on a phased scope. To date, the overall progress is approximately 73%, the anticipated practical completion date of is 03 October 2023. To date R 37 302 012,99 Incl. VAT has been certified for work done by MBE

MBE was handed over the Park Road SAPS site on 04 January 2021 and works commenced on the 18 of January 2021 for a 11 months duration to implement the reduced scope (Phase 1).

With respect to the percentage of budget and expenditure to date. As mentioned above, SSD was paid R9 704 530.60 for works done by SSD (about 15.4 % of Initial Construction Cost of R62 879 067.08). For the current contractor, R 37 302 012,99 Incl. VAT has been certified for work done by Mpfumelelo Business Enterprise cc (MBE) (About 76% of Contract amount of R48 970 754.93).

Reply:

The Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure

1. The Old Magistrates Court in Underberg falls within and is known as Himeville Magistrates Court. This court is being used by the Department of Justice to provide court services to the community.

2. The building is in current use as magistrate’s court and is operational five days a week.

3. Regular maintenance is carried out on the building through day-to-day maintenance and covers all disciplines such as building, electrical and mechanical. The Department of Justice also carries out maintenance using their own delegation. The DPWI is also in the process of planning a complete repairs and renovations project including additional accommodation to the facility.

4.There is currently no debt with the municipality as the account is up to date.

5. (a) The total cost of maintenance to the building over the last 5 years amounts to R1.8m.

(b) The most senior official at the building is a magistrate and,

(c) There are 14 staff member employed by the Department of Justice.

Reply:

The Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure:

The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure has not been approached to procure a new generator for Home Affairs in Graaff-Reinet as this is a Leased Building and the generator is the responsibility of the Landlord. The Department (DPWI) was however approached on the 26th April 2023 to repair the existing generator through the current Landlord.

(a) The Landlord was subsequently approached to expedite the repairs to the current generator set but procurement of a new generator has not been addressed – alternatively to provide sustainable sources of energy.

(b) The Landlord is responsible for the procurement.

(c) The procurement of the new generator set is dependent on the maintainability of the existing generator set and if not repairable, a subsequent approval of funding by the Landlord’s Board of Trustees. The Landlord indicated a meeting of the Board of Trustees is being convened during the week of 29 May 2023, subsequent to which financial decisions regarding operational expenditure/capital expenditure will be provided, due to the huge magnitude of repairs required to the generator set.

(i) N/A.

(ii) N/A.

(aa) Should the landlord fail to repair/replace the generator set within a reasonable timeframe, DPWI will invoke the lease contract conditions, put the landlord in mora and take appropriate actions to repair/replace the generator. The outcome of the meeting between the landlord and his board of directors will guide the way forward and allow DPWI to communicate clear timeframes as to when the generator will be repaired/ replaced.

(bb) Total cost for the repairs/replacement of the generator set will be for the account of the landlord.

Reply:

The Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure:

(a)

(i)

aa) DPWI is no aware of any business property that is unoccupied.

bb) The total number of residential properties which are unutilised and or/without any lease agreement is estimated to be 466 (see attached annexure A).

cc) The total number of farm properties which are unutilised and or/without any lease agreement is estimated to be 1796 (see attached annexure B).

b) The Department is in a process of renewing expired leases and regularization agreements where there were no leases.

c) The total amount of rates and taxes paid on unoccupied properties as from April 2022 to May 2023 is R21 735 435,36.

d) The Department is in a process of letting out its unutilised state owned properties to interested investors.

Reply:

The Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure:

The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI) supports the Housing Sector by releasing identified land parcels from the DPWI Immovable Asset Register to the Housing Development Agency (HDA) for human settlement purposes.

After the land and properties are released, the HDA can commence with town planning processes and National Treasury endorsement, using the power of attorney the DPWI has granted HDA.

a) HDA will be in a position to provide details of how long it will take to get communities accommodated in new homes.

b) HAD will execute the project and timelines can be provided by HDA.

Reply:

The Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure:

The department undertook to advertise the vacant superfluous state owned properties on the open tender market using its approved letting out strategy, however the department is currently finalising the verification of the vacant superfluous properties to ensure that there are no encumbrances in terms of dolomitic conditions, environmental conditions and any other.

So far, the department has introduced the interim guideline to renew expired leases and also use assessment committees to process received applications were the encumbrances have been verified and cleared.

Reply:

The Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure:

The department provides security services to safeguard vacant state owned properties in various municipalities including the City of Tshwane and Theewaterskloof local municipality.

The department further lets out state owned properties at reasonable rental rates to avert illegal occupation. Currently the department is implementing an intensive drive to let out superfluous vacant properties that are not presently needed for service delivery objectives of user departments.

Reply:

The Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure:

As the provision of temporary shelters to fire victims’ resorts under Disaster Management, a function of the Local Municipalities, the Department has not received any requests nor provided any temporary shelters to fire victims.

Reply:

The Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure

1. Yes, the Department has recently received the proposed budget requirement for the profiling of the Greydell community from the Buffalo City Municipality; the estimated cost is R600 000.00 and the estimated timeframe is 3 months to complete including compilation of the report. It is expected the profiling will commence in the new financial year in consultation with political leadership and subsequent to funding approval processes.

2. (a) The Department is currently surveying the land in question with a view to subdividing it for disposal to relevant identified stakeholders, inter alia, a portion to the HDA for BCM Human settlement purposes, a portion to ACSA for the extension of the runway and a portion to the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment for incorporation into the Umtiza Nature Reserve.

(b) The Department is currently engaging other stakeholders on the Greydell resettlement program with a view to finalise an intergovernmental solution to the invaded land.

(c)

(i) Timeframes for the interventions are being determined at present; and

(ii) Costs for the interventions are being determined at present.

Reply:

The Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure

The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI)’s Johannesburg Regional Office, has investigated and confirmed that there’s only 1 property owned by the DPWI that is vacant is the portion of Remainder of the Farm Benoni No. 77– IR, measuring 640 hectares within the City of Ekurhuleni in Ward 73. It is to be noted that the affected portion is a farm in an undeveloped area and it is not posing any danger to the neighbouring properties. The department is in a process of procuring a service provider to maintain all vacant properties, should the need arises.

Reply:

The Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure

1. Yes, the refurbishment was done to reconfigure certain floors thereby creating five units out of the three and four bedrooms being converted into two bedrooms. Furthermore the refurbishment resulted in conversion of the domestic quarters into three duplex units which are currently occupied by Deputy Ministers.

2. Rygersdal is used for accommodation of Director-Generals and Deputy Ministers.

3. Security in manned by South African Police Services.

a) With respect to costs related to security, our sister department, South African Police Services (SAPS), will be best suited to respond to the question.

b) The projected expenditure for the current financial year for planned maintenance and corrective maintenance is R 1 342 713.23 and the actual expenditure to date is R 70 873.21.

Reply:

The Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure

The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI) is not responsible for the allocation of properties for rehabilitation purposes.

Reply:

The Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure:

a) The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure working together with the Provincial Departments responsible for Roads and municipalities identified 288 bridges to be constructed under the Welisizwe Rural Bridges Programme over the Medium Term Expenditure Framework MTEF period.

(ii) The programme has been able to build 41 bridges since its inception in 2009 but has also been able to complete four (4) in the 2022/23 financial year. The plan is to build 96 bridges for the current financial year through the Budget Facility for Infrastructure (BFI) allocated from the beginning of 2023/24 financial year.

b) The 41 bridges were built in the Eastern Cape, Kwa-Zulu Natal and Gauteng; the four completed bridges for 2022/23 are in Kwa-Zulu Natal while the 288 planned bridges will be built in Eastern Cape, Free State, Kwa-Zulu Natal, Limpopo, Mpumalanga and North West over the MTEF period.

c) The life span of the bridges is over 20 years with maintenance; and

(ii) Their quality can be traced back to world war two (1945) wherein some of the constructed bridges are still functional to date depending on maintenance provided.

Reply:

The Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure

1. There are no property management contracts with SKG and SKG Africa.

1. Not applicable
2. Not applicable
3. Not applicable.

2. Yes, the Department has lease contracts with the aforementioned company.

1. Lease contracts for office space, storage and parking for client departments that the department is servicing.
2. The total value of the lease agreements is quantified as R 228 470 748.00
3. Individual leases are for various periods ranging from 1 - 9 years and 11 months.