Questions and Replies

Reply:

The payment of royalties to individual artists are managed by the collecting agencies/societies SAMRO, SAMPRA, AIRCO, IMPRA, RISA, CAPASSO. Therefore, the SABC does not pay Royalties to individual artists but to collecting Societies.

MR NN MUNZHELELE

DIRECTOR GENERAL [ACTING]

DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS

DATE:

MS AF MUTHAMBI (MP)

MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS

DATE:

Reply:

(a) The general non-compliance issues dealt on a day to day by the Projects Team and as identified through monitoring ranges from

• Valid Tax Clearance Certificate (common amongst the Non-Governmental Organisations that drive the Community Radio and Community Television Sectors), to
• Late reporting due to change in leadership and other community dynamics that impact of the organisational work, and
• Mismanagement of approved funds, through allocating funds to line items that are not in the grant funding agreement, without sourcing necessary approval from the Agency.

(b) Reporting timeframes on all MDDA funded projects since its establishment are linked to and guided by the tranches allocated to each project. Each project is expected to submit a report after spending occurs on each tranche allocated.

The following table provides details of project non-compliance since 2004.

Project Name	Additional Comments & Action
	2004/05 Financial Year
Vukani Community Radio	Balance remaining on the contract due to under spending (balance to be written back)
Takalani Community Radio	Contract extended and 2nd tranche report is under review.
Eastern Cape Community Radio Hub (NCRF)	Balance remaining on the contract due to under spending (balance to be written back)
	2005/06 Financial Year
Barberton CR	Contract expired due to lack of reporting as a result of ongoing management changes (balance to be written back)
Newcastle CR	Contract expired due to lack of reporting as a result of ongoing management changes (balance to be written back)
Thetha /Orange Farm FM	Contract expired due to lack of reporting (balance to be written back)
Mokopane CR	Balance remaining on the contract due to under spending (balance to be written back)
	2006/07 Financial Year
Bushbuckridge CR	Contract expired. Savings from under spending. To be written back
Radio Sunny South	Contract expired due to lack of reporting as a result of ongoing management changes (balance to be written back)
Alex FM	Contract expired due to lack of reporting as a result of ongoing management changes (balance to be written back)
Alfred Nzo CR	Contract expired due to lack of reporting as a result of ongoing management changes (balance to be written back)
Essentials of Newspaper Management (SPI)	To be written back
Exchange Program	To be written back
	2007/08 Financial Year
Ekhephini CR	Contract expired due to lack of reporting. To be written back
Maputaland CR	Contract expired due to lack of reporting. To be written back
Tubatse CR	Contract expired due to lack of reporting. To be written back
Kasie Fm/Kathorus CR	Contract expired due to lack of reporting. To be written back
Makhado FM	Contract expired due to lack of reporting. To be written back
Botlokwa CR	Tax clearance issues resolved, contract extended and payment of remaining balance is in process.
Shine FM	Contract expired due to lack of reporting. To be written back
Zululand CR	Contract expired due to lack of reporting. To be written back
	2008/09 Financial Year
Khanya College (Print)	Contract expired, project experienced TCC compliance challenges.
Moletjie (Program Production)	Contract savings. To be written back.
Mohodi CR (Program Production)	Delays in reporting, contract renewed and implementation underway
Voice of Tembisa CR (Program Production)	Contract expired, project experienced TCC compliance challenges. To be written back
Alfred Nzo (Program Production)	Contract expired, project experienced TCC compliance challenges. To be written back
Cape Town TV, (CTV)	Contract expired, project experienced TCC compliance challenges. Discussions underway to review TCC progress
Bay TV-KZN, (CTV)	Contract expired, project experienced reporting challenges. To be written back
Bush Radio	Contract expired, project experienced TCC compliance challenges. To be written back
Franschoek CR	Contract expired, project experienced TCC compliance challenges. To be written back
Graaf Reinet CR	Contract expired, project experienced reporting challenges. To be written back
Forte CR	Contract expired, project experienced TCC compliance challenges. To be written back
Star FM	Contract expired, project experienced TCC compliance challenges. To be written back
Thabazimbi CR	Contract expired, project experienced reporting challenges. To be written back
Umgungundlovu CR Mentor	Contract expired, project experienced reporting challenges. To be written back
		2009/10 Financial Year
Behind the Mask (Print)	Delayed reporting due to compliance challenges. The project has been written back.
Cape Flats/Maraly Honikman – Mentor (Print)	The project was written back.
Bushbuckridge CR, (Program Production)	Contract savings. To be written back
ABC Ulwazi, (Program Production)	ABC Ulwazi went into liquidation. Discussions currently underway with the liquidators to finalise the matter.
Zibonele CR (Program Production)	Delayed reporting due to compliance to be submitted for write back
TUT (Program Production)	Tax clearance issues resolved and contract has expired. Contract extension underway.
Moletjie CR (Program Production)	Contract savings. To be written back
Eden FM	Delayed reporting due to compliance .To be submitted for write back
Radio Gamkaland	Delayed reporting due to compliance .To be submitted for write back
Radio Unique	Delayed reporting due to compliance .To be submitted for write back
Lukhanji FM	Delayed reporting due to compliance .To be submitted for write back
		2010/11 Financial Year
Proudly Manenberg (Print)	Delayed reporting due to compliance to be submitted for write back
Satyagraha (Print)	Delayed reporting due to compliance to be submitted for write back
Zenzele Community Media (Print)	Delayed reporting due to compliance to be submitted for write back
AIDC/Amandla Publishes (Print)	Delayed reporting due to compliance to be submitted for write back
Takalani CR (Program Production)	Tax clearance issues resolved, contract extended and 2nd tranche report is underway.
Radio Turf (Program Production)	Delayed reporting due to compliance to be submitted for write back
Zebediela FM (Program Production)	Delayed reporting due to compliance to be submitted for write back
Move To Music (Program Production)	Delayed reporting due to compliance to be submitted for write back
Rhodes Music Radio (Program Production)	Delayed reporting due to compliance to be submitted for write back.
Vukani CR	Contract savings. To be submitted for write back
Cosatu Archives	Delayed reporting due to changes in the project team. To be submitted for write back
		2012/13 Financial Year
Mmegadikgang	Compliance issues, remaining amount to be written back
Botlokwa CR	Tax clearance issues resolved and contract drafting underway Project Number is incorrect – this is a new programme production project
Star FM	Tax clearance issues un-resolved. Project Number is incorrect – this is a new programme production project
	2013/14 Financial Year
Greater Alex today (Print)	Contract has expired.

 

MR NN MUNZHELELE

DIRECTOR GENERAL [ACTING]

DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS

DATE:

MS AF MUTHAMBI (MP)

MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS

DATE:

Reply:

(1) The staff members who have left the MDDA since the previous Chief Executive Officer, Mr Lumko Mtimde, totals 11.

(2) (a) No MDDA staff members have been investigated on disciplinary grounds by the acting senior management of the MDDA since 1 June 2014.

(b) (i) Not applicable as no staff have been investigated on disciplinary grounds by the acting senior management of the MDDA since 1 June 2014.

(ii) Not applicable as no staff have been investigated on disciplinary grounds by the acting senior management of the MDDA since 1 June 2014.

(c) Not applicable as no staff have been investigated on disciplinary grounds by the acting senior management of the MDDA since 1 June 2014.

(d) Not applicable as no staff have been investigated on disciplinary grounds by the acting senior management of the MDDA since 1 June 2014.

(e) Not applicable as no staff have been investigated on disciplinary grounds by the acting senior management of the MDDA since 1 June 2014.

(3) Not applicable as no staff have been investigated on disciplinary grounds by the acting senior management of the MDDA since 1 June 2014.

(4) Not applicable as no staff have been investigated on disciplinary grounds by the acting senior management of the MDDA since 1 June 2014.

(5) Any information that might bring the Agency into disrepute, which is disseminated by a MDDA staff member will result in disciplinary investigations given that the MDDA is a public entity and must be open and transparent.

 

MR NN MUNZHELELE

DIRECTOR GENERAL [ACTING]

DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS

DATE:

MS AF MUTHAMBI (MP)

MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS

DATE:

Reply:

(1) (a) The amount the Media Development and Diversity Agency (MDDA) spent on advertising vacant positions since 1 June 2014 equals R169,056.11.

(b) The specified vacant positions have been advertised via the print press and the MDDA website as follows:

• 11th May 2014 (City Press): (Project Officer: Community Media, Project Officer: Research, Training & Development, Communication & Branding Manager.)
• 5th September 2014 (Independent Newspapers) – (CEO, Supply Chain Manager, Finance Disbursement Officer, Legal & Contracts Manager)
• 10th June 2015 (Times Media, The Star Workplace) – (SCM Officer, Communications & Branding Manager, Project Officer: Research & Training and Development, IT Specialist, HR & Corporate Services Manager, Finance Administration Officer, Programme Manager: Research & Training Development.)
• 20th January 2016 (Independent Newspaper) for advertising of 5 x positions: (Internal Audit Manager, Receptionist, Company Secretary, Legal & Contracts Manager, Stakeholder & Special Projects Coordinator, Communications & Marketing Officer. Chairperson of the Internal Audit & Risk Committee, IT Advisory Committee Member.)
• 10th April 2016 (Media 24) for advertising of 17 x positions: (CEO, CFO, HR & Corporate & Services Manager, Project Director & Strategy, Policy Monitoring & Evaluation Director , Finance Manager, Finance Administration Officer, Executive Secretary, Risk Specialist, Knowledge Management Coordinator, Internal Officer, HR Officer, Research & Capacity Building Manager, Research & Capacity Building Coordinator, Legal & Compliance Officer, Projects Manager: Broadcasting and Digital Media Coordinator.)
• 10th May 2016 (Media 24) - (2 x Audit and Risk Committee Members)

(c) The number of interviews for the specified vacant positions which have been held is as follows:

• Project Officer: Community Media x 1
• Project Officer: Research, Training & Development / Research & Capacity Building Coordinator x 1
• Communication & Branding Manager x 1
• CEO x 1
• Supply Chain Manager x 1
• Finance Disbursement Officer x 1
• Legal & Contracts Manager x1
• SCM Officer x1
• IT Specialist x 1
• HR & Corporate Services Manager (None)
• Finance Administration Officer x 1
• Programme Manager: Research & Training Development / Research & Capacity Building Manager (None)
• Internal Audit Manager (None)
• Receptionist (None)
• Company Secretary (None)
• Communications & Marketing Officer (None)
• Chairperson of the Internal Audit & Risk Committee x 1
• IT Advisory Committee Member x 1
• CFO (None)
• Project Director (None)
• Strategy, Policy Monitoring & Evaluation Director (None)
• Finance Manager (None)
• Executive Secretary (None)
• Risk Specialist (None)
• Knowledge Management Coordinator (None)
• Internal Audit Officer x 1
• HR Officer (None)
• Legal & Compliance Officer (None)
• Projects Manager: Broadcasting (None)
• Digital Media Coordinator (None)
• Audit and Risk Committee Members (None)

(d) The people conducting the specified interviews in each case is as follows:

• PO: Community Media – Talifhani Khubana, Lesego Mashishi, Mpho Leshabane
• Internal Audit Officer: Mshiyeni Gungqisa, Duduzile Phungwayo, SNG representative-Brian Changamire
• PO: Research, Training & Development: Manana Stone, Lesego Mashishi, Lindinkosi Ndibongo
• SCM Officer: Lindinkosi Ndibongo, Thandiwe Kgatshe, Clarinda Simpson
• IT Manager: Lindinkosi Ndibongo, Thandiwe Kgatshe
• Communication & Branding Manager: Thembelihle Sibeko, Lindinkosi Ndibongo, Thandiwe Kgatshe
• Finance Disbursement Officer: Talifhani Khubana, Lesego Mashishi, Lindinkosi Ndibongo

(2) (a) Ten (10) applications have been received for the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) vacancy at the MDDA since 1 June 2014.

(b) Four (4) of the specified applicants were interviewed.

(c) Seven candidates were shortlisted while the others did make it through the shortlisting phase due to lack of competencies. Four candidates were shortlisted for the interviews and did not perform well. The candidate who scored the highest did so consistently on the total assessment of the 11 tested competencies: Community media knowledge, Broadcast media environment, Advances in Technology, Compliance, Project Monitoring & Evaluation, Risk Management, People Management, Stakeholder Management, Policy Formulation, Regulation and Service Operation, Presentation of Case Study and Background Review. This candidate was subsequently made an offer which was later withdrawn on an out of court settlement basis between the MDDA and the candidate.

 

MR NN MUNZHELELE

DIRECTOR GENERAL [ACTING]

DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS

DATE:

MS AF MUTHAMBI (MP)

MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS

DATE:

Reply:

(1) (a) National Treasury has appropriated R2.5 billion for the procurement and supply 5 million set-top-boxes to poor television owning households in South Africa.

(b) National Treasury has already allocated R2.251.554.000 ( R2.2 billion)

(c) These funds have been allocated from the Universal Service and Access Funds.

(d) The allocation in (b) above is for the current financial year (2016/17) which includes the rollover from the previous years.

(2)      There are ongoing engagements with National Treasury regarding the extra funding that might be required.

(3)        No, extra funds have not yet been secured.

(4)       (a)    All payments for manufacturers and installers during the 2015/16 financial year were made during the 4th quarter:

            (aa) Set-Top-Boxes:

             CZ R49,600,474.00

            Leratadima R680,984.00

            Bua               R0

           (bb) Antennae

           Temic          R499,833.00

           QEC              R17,770.00

           (cc) Satellite Dishes

           Ellis              R8,834,200.00

 

MR NN MUNZHELELE

DIRECTOR GENERAL [ACTING]

DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS

DATE:

MS AF MUTHAMBI (MP)

MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS

DATE:

Reply:

The Department has received the final forensic report on the Supply Chain Management process of STBs and related accessories from the National Treasury, and is currently studying the findings and recommendations. It is too early to speculate whether there has been any wrongdoing on the part of the Universal Service and Access Agency of South Africa’s officials and/or board members, as well as service providers contracted to manage the evaluation of all bidding companies.

 

MR NN MUNZHELELE

DIRECTOR GENERAL [ACTING]

DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS

DATE:

MS AF MUTHAMBI (MP)

MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS

DATE:

Reply:

The qualifying criteria issued by the Universal Service and Access Agency of South Africa (USAASA) requires that for poor TV owning households to qualify for free set-top-boxes they must have a valid TV license. However, a TV license is not compulsory to purchase a STB. The license requirement is proving to be an obstacle in the registration of the qualifying TV households and ultimately on the distribution of set-top-boxes. Therefore, Department of Communications (DoC) sought to address this as a matter of urgency.

Resultantly, a decision was made, together with the SABC management, to delink TV license requirement from the Set-Top-Box registration process. It is my considered view that by delinking the TV license requirement, registration of the qualifying TV households and ultimately on the distribution of set-top-boxes will enable the indigent households in the SKA area to benefit from the government subsidy.

MR NN MUNZHELELE

DIRECTOR GENERAL [ACTING]

DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS

DATE:

MS AF MUTHAMBI (MP)

MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS

DATE:

Reply:

(1) (a) The Universal Service and Access Agency for South Africa (USAASA), which is the entity charged with the responsibility of managing the production and installation of set top boxes, informed me that, it has never sent any letters to Leratadima and Bua regarding the matters raised in this question.

(b) N/A

(b) The tendering process will not be re-opened because it was an open process.

 

MR NN MUNZHELELE

DIRECTOR GENERAL [ACTING]

DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS

DATE:

MS AF MUTHAMBI (MP)

MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS

DATE:

Reply:

(a) The investigation commissioned from the National Treasury into the supply chain process of the Universal Service and Access Agency of SA has been completed.

(b) The report will be published once the department has studied the report.

(i) The Department is currently studying the investigation report in order to understand the recommendations.

(ii) The Department is currently studying the investigation report and recommendations in order to take necessary steps.

 

MR NN MUNZHELELE

DIRECTOR GENERAL [ACTING]

DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS

DATE:

MS AF MUTHAMBI (MP)

MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS

DATE:

Reply:

(a) Government has made available part of the funding for dual illumination through the Department of Telecommunications and Postal Services (DTPS) allocation of R100m (R87.7m net of VAT) out of the R140m net of VAT required per annum. There are attempts to engage National Treasury through the DTPS and DoC to see if Sentech can reallocate some funds towards digital migration to cover dual illumination costs.

(b) The decision not to allocate the funding for DTT Dual Illumination expenditure was taken within the constraints of the National Budget and continuous discussions with all relevant stakeholders including Cabinet and the National Treasury will be pursued to find a sustainable solution to the shortfall. The Digital Migration project is critical for the country and Dual Illumination is an essential part of this process.

 

MR NN MUNZHELELE

DIRECTOR GENERAL [ACTING]

DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS

DATE:

MS AF MUTHAMBI (MP)

MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS

DATE:

Reply:

Minister was invited to participate in this forum as a World Communication Forum Davos Committee Co-Chair elected for the period of 2015/16. She was also requested to speak within the larger theme announced for the opening panel: "Country Reputation - who's in charge of Communications, Identity and Trust?".

Minister was also invited to be one of the officials handing over the C4F Gala Awards to the winners. The category given to Minister to confer was on “communications of the future” – in recognition of the most creative and effective communication campaign. Minister had an opportunity to meet representatives from BRICS countries, where they’ve agreed to establish the BRICS Communications Forum which will focus on defining the communication strategy of BRICS.

(b) Mr Donald Liphoko: Acting Director-General Government Communications and Information Systems

Ms Mashudu Ralutanda: PA & Ministerial Support Staff

Mr Michael Currin: Chief Director: Provincial & Local Liaison, GCIS

Nthambeleni Gabara: Ministerial News and Media Service

(c) (i) The total amount is still in the process of being audited and will subsequently be made available.

(ii) The breakdown is also not available as it still needs to be audited.

 

MR NN MUNZHELELE

DIRECTOR GENERAL [ACTING]

DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS

DATE:

MS AF MUTHAMBI (MP)

MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS

DATE:

Reply:

(1) (a) Universal Service and Aceess Agency of South Africa (USAASA), has informed me that it has appointed three companies (BUA Africa, CZ Electronics and Leratadima) to produce and supply set-top boxes to the South African Post Offices accross the country, including the Northern Cape and the Free State.

(b) USAASA informed me that the companies provided STBs as follows:

(i) Northern Cape: BUA Africa provided 3,506 STBs; CZ Electronics provided 27,000 STBs; and Leratadima provided 150 STBs.

(ii) Free State: BUA Africa provided 1,400 STBs; CZ Electronics provided 16,000 STBs; and Leratadima provided 00 STBs.

(c) USAASA further informed me that BUA Africa did not receive any payments as their invoices came in late. Leratadima and CZ Electronics were paid R680,934.34 and R35,841,674.00 respectively.

(2)  According to the Agency, not all produced STBs are Digital Terrestrial Television: 3,506 are DTH STBs and 27,150 are DTT STBs.

                                                                         

MR NN MUNZHELELE

DIRECTOR GENERAL [ACTING]

DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS

DATE:

MS AF MUTHAMBI (MP)

MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS

DATE

Reply:

(a) The Universal Service and Access Agency of South Africa (USAASA), which is the entity charged with the responsibility of managing the procurement of set-top boxes, informed me that Ellies Industries, Temic Manufacturing and QEC Pty Ltd are the three companies appointed to provide DTT antennas in the Northern Cape and Free State as at 29 February 2016.

(b) The entity has informed me that Ellies Industries provided 15,680 DTH Antennas, Temic Manufacturing provided 9,640 DTT Antennas, and QEC Pty Ltd provided 3,100 DTT antennas.

(c) USAASA informed me that an amount of R8,834,200.00 was paid to Ellies Industries. QEC and Temic Manufacturing were paid R17,770.32 and R27,018.00 respectively.

 

MR NN MUNZHELELE

DIRECTOR GENERAL [ACTING]

DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS

DATE:

MS AF MUTHAMBI (MP)

MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS

DATE

Reply:

(a) The Universal Service and Access Agency for South Africa, which is the entity charged with the responsibility of managing the production and installation of set top boxes, informed me that 823 STBs were installed country wide as at 29 February 2016.

(b) The companies USAASA contracted to install the specified STBs are: Amigen Investments, Duramics Trading & Projects, Ketelelo Trading, Krosworx, KST Consortium, Lamec, Maziya Construction, Silverwell Business Enterprise and Ellies Industries.

(c) USAASA further informed me that Amigen Investments was paid R15,400.00; Duramics Trading & Projects was paid R 3,850.00; Ketelelo Trading was paid R15,950.00; Krosworx was paid R14,300.00; KST Consortium was paid R2,750.00; Lamec was paid R18,150.00; Maziya Construction was paid R12,650.00; Silverwell Business Enterprise was paid R24,200.00; and Ellies Industries has not redeemed any vouchers at SAPO.

 

MR NN MUNZHELELE

DIRECTOR GENERAL [ACTING]

DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS

DATE:

MS AF MUTHAMBI (MP)

MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS

DATE:

Reply:

1. No, the Acting Director General did not sign a Performance Agreement for the 2015/16 financial year.

2. Not all Senior Managers submitted Performance Agreements.

    (a) Ms R Fisher, Ms P Pillay, Mr MJ Rantete and Mr F Nieman.

    (b) These SMS members occupied their posts during the course of the year.

   (c) The officials have signed 2016/17 Performance Agreements in line with the 15 April 2016 deadline.

 

MR NN MUNZHELELE

DIRECTOR GENERAL [ACTING]

DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS

DATE:

MS AF MUTHAMBI (MP)

MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS

DATE

Reply:

(a) The Honourable Member will remember that the main aim of the framework on Gender and Media International Cooperation is to support the implementation of the “Women and the Media follow-up” for section J of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, Women and the Media. Now, the Minister was invited by UNESCO to share ideas and experience with the world on how the South African government is making strides in terms of promoting and championing gender equality in all forms of the media; how we as government we are encouraging women to take advantage of the revolution in communications technology in order to make their voice to be heard across the country.

The Minister was invited to make opening and closing statements at this global forum as well as chairing two sessions, however, Mr Johannes Rantete attended the global assembly on behalf of Minister Faith Muthambi. The South African delegation led by Mr Rantete used the platform to urge the international community to put gender equality and women’s empowerment in the media at the heart of all discussions and agreements. Again, the Geneva Framework on Gender and Media International Development Cooperation resonates with the contemporary agenda:

• Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 5: Achieving gender equality and empowering women and girls,
• SDG 16, target 10: Concerning measures to promote public access to information and protect fundamental freedoms,
• SDG 17: Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development.

A series of stories about this event were published on the government online news agency: SAnews.gov.za as well as on social networks.

(b) (i) Mr Johannes Rantete (attended in place of Minister);

Mr Mishack Molakeng; and

Mr Nthambeleni Gabara.

(ii) Acting Director-General: GCIS;

Media Liaison Officer: Ministry of Communications

Assistant Director: SA News

(c) (i) The total amount is still in the process of being audited and will subsequently be made available.

(ii) The breakdown is also not available as it still needs to be audited.

 

 

MR NN MUNZHELELE

DIRECTOR GENERAL [ACTING]

DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS

DATE:

MS AF MUTHAMBI (MP)

MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS

DATE:

Reply:

Department of Communications:

(a) The Minister and (b) the Department have not (i) entered into any agreements with and (ii) received any sponsorships and/or services from (aa) Sahara Holdings, (bb) Oakbay Investments, (cc) The New Age Media, (dd) Vusizwe Media, (ee) Mabengela, (ff) Islandsite Investments 255, (gg) Afripalm Horizons Stakes, (hh) Dunrose Investments and/or (ii) JIC Mining Services since 1 May 2014.

Government Communication and Information System (GCIS):

(b)(i) GCIS has not entered into any agreements with (aa) Sahara Holdings, (bb) Oakbay Investments, (dd) Vusizwe Media, (ee) Mabengela, (ff) Islandsite Investments 255, (gg) Afripalm Horizons Stakes, (hh) Dunrose Investments and/or (ii) JIC Mining Services since 1 May 2014.

The the Department has however transacted with (cc) The New Age Media to procure advertising. (aaa) Payments made from the budget appropriated to Government Communication and information System (GCIS) to The New Age Media are detailed in the table (bbb) below:

	2014/2015
Government Communication and Information System (GCIS)	Database registration	R 14 945.40
	Profiling Campaign	R 720 990.72
	Recruitment	R 301 195.75
	Recruitment Phase 3	R 57 078.43
	SONA 2014	R 100 137.60
	SONA 2015	R 101 888.64
Total Government Communication and Information System (GCIS)		R 1 296 236.54
	2015/2016
Government Communication and Information System (GCIS)	SONA 2016	R 145 555.20
	Voter Education	R 81 874.80
Total Government Communication and Information System (GCIS)		R227 430.00

South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC):

(b) (i) Yes

(ii) Yes

(cc) Yes

(aaa) 1. New Age newspaper subscription.

2. The SABC and The New Age (TNA) have an agreement that the SABC will cover live all the TNA Business Breakfasts. This agreement is for a period of three years. The agreement stipulates that the TNA will arrange and organise the Business Breakfasts by providing the venue (as well as catering) and secure the participants. The SABC in turn broadcasts the event. The advantage for the SABC is the acquisition of content.

(bbb) 1. R 733,930.

2. Nil

Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA):

The Authority has not (i) entered into any agreements with and did not (ii) receive any sponsorships and/or services from (aa) Sahara Holdings, (bb) Oakbay Investments, (cc) The New Age Media, (dd) Vusizwe Media, (ee) Mabengela, (ff) Islandsite Investments 255, (gg) Afripalm Horizons Stakes, (hh) Dunrose Investments and/or (ii) JIC Mining Services since 1 May 2014.

Film and Publications Board (FPB):

The Film and Publication Board bought a table for The New Age business breakfast in the 2014/15 financial year for an amount of R 14 261.40.

Brand South Africa (BSA):

Brand South Africa has not (i) entered into any agreements with and did not (ii) receive any sponsorships and/or services from (aa) Sahara Holdings, (bb) Oakbay Investments, (cc) The New Age Media, (dd) Vusizwe Media, (ee) Mabengela, (ff) Islandsite Investments 255, (gg) Afripalm Horizons Stakes, (hh) Dunrose Investments and/or (ii) JIC Mining Services since 1 May 2014.

Media Diversity and Development Agency (MDDA):

MDDA has not (i) entered into any agreements with and did not (ii) receive any sponsorships and/or services from (aa) Sahara Holdings, (bb) Oakbay Investments, (cc) The New Age Media, (dd) Vusizwe Media, (ee) Mabengela, (ff) Islandsite Investments 255, (gg) Afripalm Horizons Stakes, (hh) Dunrose Investments and/or (ii) JIC Mining Services since 1 May 2014.

MR NN MUNZHELELE

DIRECTOR GENERAL [ACTING]

DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS

DATE:

MR D LIPHOKO

DIRECTOR GENERAL [ACTING]

GOVERNMENT COMMUNICATION AND INFORMATION SYSTEM

DATE:

MS AF MUTHAMBI (MP)

MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS

DATE:

Reply:

Brand South Africa

(1) N/A

(2) N/A

ICASA

(1) N/A

(2) ICASA has in the specified financial years, paid council members a total of R9,680,828.00

 

Film and Publications Board

(1) N/A

(2)(a) FPB Board members do not receive an annual remuneration package, they are remunerated at an hourly rate for time worked as per time claimed.

Therefore, FPB paid a total of R1,077,768.68 in 2014/15, and a total of R1,176,685.64 in 2015/16.

MDDA

(1) N/A

(2)(a) Due to the absence of senior executives at the MDDA, the Board Chair and Board Members played a critical role in supporting management. The failure of previous management to build internal human development programmes and succession plans put pressure on the current Board to drive the rebuilding, reconfiguration and re-engineering of the organisation.

Therefore, MDDA paid a total of R510,000.00 in 2015/16 and a total of R233,000.00 in 2014/15

SABC

(1)

(a),(b)&(c) N/A

(d)(ii) (aaa) R638 000 excluding tax (3 Executive Board members)

(bbb) The 2015/16 financials are currently being audit and the information is therefore not yet available.

(2) (a) 2014/15: R3,74m excluding tax (12 non-executive Board members).

2015/16: The 2015/16 financials are currently being audit and the information is therefore not yet available.

(b) 2014/15: R11,6m total cost to company. (4 executive Board members, some were in acting capacity).

2015/16: The 2015/16 financials are currently being audit and the information is therefore not yet available.

MR NN MUNZHELELE

DIRECTOR GENERAL [ACTING]

DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS

DATE:

MS AF MUTHAMBI (MP)

MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS

DATE:

Reply:

(1) The SABC is reviewing a number of Current Affairs shows as it prepares for the election programmes. Mvoko is one of the SABC’s experienced anchors that the Corporation would like to use for programmes that will look into election stories, i.e, political debates. The SABC is yet to decide on the relevant time slots for various shows.

(2) No, the SABC has not received a complaint about the content of the specified programme.

(3) No. Mvoko was not disciplined for his work as an Anchor for On the Record programme. (He did, however, get a formal corrective measure notice for communicating internal communication on social media without permission).

 

MR NN MUNZHELELE

DIRECTOR GENERAL [ACTING]

DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS

DATE:

MS AF MUTHAMBI (MP)

MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS

DATE:

Reply:

In the matter between Etv v Minister of Communications the North Gauteng High Court found in favour of the Minister. Etv appealed to the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) and the matter was heard on 09 May 2016. The SCA reserved judgement. We will hear from the SCA for a day allocated to note judgment.

 

MR NN MUNZHELELE

DIRECTOR GENERAL [ACTING]

DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS

DATE:

MS AF MUTHAMBI (MP)

MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS

DATE:

Reply:

Mr Motsoeneng in his capacity as Chief Operating Officer is responsible for all operational issues within the Corporation, thus decisions taken by him will be in line with fulfilling operational requirements.

 

MR NN MUNZHELELE

DIRECTOR GENERAL [ACTING]

DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS

DATE:

MS AF MUTHAMBI (MP)

MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS

DATE:

Reply:

We have reconsidered this matter seriously and are of the view that a detailed breakdown of costs per individual employee compromises the contractual obligation that the SABC has with the employees on the matter of confidentiality regarding remuneration.

MR NN MUNZHELELE

DIRECTOR GENERAL [ACTING]

DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS

DATE:

MS AF MUTHAMBI (MP)

MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS

DATE:

Reply:

(a) The detailed breakdown of all funds spent from the Media Development and Diversity Agency’s print contributions is as follows:

(i) 2014-15 financial year

Langa Media = R350,000.00 (Small Commercial)

Phetoho News = R 350,000.00 (Small Commercial)

Kuruman Chronicle = R350,000.00 (Small Commercial)

Mamre News = R 498,000.00 (Community)

Ledig Sun = R 479,000.00 (Community)

(ii) 2015-16 financial year

Metro News = R436,800.00

Inhloso yesizwe = R430,200.00

Elitsha News = R 776,800.00

Nhlalala News = R696,000.00

The Youth Voice = R821,700.00

Trust for Community Outreach and Education (TCOE) - Community News = R663,244.00

Qhawes Entertainment Group (Youth Mate News) = R606,950.00

ULwazi School Newspaper = R850,000.00

Loxion News = R750,000.00

Arise and Shine (Tsoga O Phatsime) = R619,251.00

Dizindaba News = R888,200.00

Ngoho News = R811,120.00

Ezakwazulu News = R746,000.00

Khanyisa News = R1,081,248.00

Puisano News = R680,880.00

Eastern Cape Women Magazine = R807,000.00

Inqubo Yabantu Abancinci = R530,242.00

SMME News = R793,500.00

Xplore Magazine = R1,232,600.00

Nkomazi Observer = R603,800.00

Mmaiseng News = R626,600.00

Religious News = R615,600.00

De Horison News = R615,299.28

Children Resource Centre (Strengthening) = R760, 594. 04

(b) The detailed breakdown of all funds spent from the Media Development and Diversity Agency’s broadcast contributions is as follows:

(i) 2014-15 financial year

Icora FM = R1,17m

Skhukhune Community Radio = R1,6m

Kumkani FM = R1,6m

(ii) 2015-16 financial year

Mafikeng Community Radio = R1,904,206.42

Madibogo CR = R1, 910,877.74

Katleng CR = R1, 562,368.54

Umgungundlovu CR = R1,714,172.20

Maruleng Community Radio = R1,706,511.74

Nqubeko Community Radio NPC = R1,440.678.40

MP East Community Radio = R1,674,640.42

Isajonisi Youth Radio = R1,688.720.22

Radio Riverside = R512,200.00

Bagaka FM = R1,494,720.80

Inkonjane FM = R805,200.00

Greater Giyani CR = R755,200.00

Mohodi FM = R581,200.00

Lekoa CR = R1,427,222.46

Radio KC = R861,638.32

Cape Town CTV = R1,772,500.00

Poort on Mams FM (Presidential Project) = R2,160,600.00

Elgin FM = R1,846,632.00

VUT FM = R951,900.00

Ngqushwa FM = R2,199,911.00

Mogale FM = R1,736,687.36

Ermelo CR = R1,872,155.98

Hope FM = R1,676,984.99

Gold FM = R2,295,986.26

Ikhuthani FM = R1,932,773.40

Makhado FM = R563,200.00

eKhephini CR = R825,200.00

MR NN MUNZHELELE

DIRECTOR GENERAL [ACTING]

DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS

DATE:

MS AF MUTHAMBI (MP)

MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS

DATE:

Reply:

There are no MDDA staff members who receive more than one salary. The MDDA has 4 x staff members who occupy permanent positions and have been appointed in acting positions according to the Human Resources Acting in a Higher Position policy. These positions are in the process of being filled. These employees receive an acting allowance for temporarily acting in higher positions.

MR NN MUNZHELELE

DIRECTOR GENERAL [ACTING]

DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS

DATE:

MS AF MUTHAMBI (MP)

MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS

DATE:

Reply:

The MDDA has never conducted any Social Impact Evaluation study since 2004. A Social Impact Study was proposed during 2014, but, due to the Board not quorating, commissioning of the study was delayed pending adjudication and appointment of a service provider to conduct the study.

(a) The study has just been commissioned and the service provider is expected to start working as soon as the contracting processes have been completed.

(b) The assessment will be done through perusing all MDDA previous records, including visiting and investigating all projects that have been MDDA beneficiaries since 2004, and through engaging all relevant stakeholders including government.

(c) With regard to how many people were involved, this question will be answered as soon as the Impact Study has been completed.

(d) With regard to the outcomes in each such case, this question will be answered as soon as the Impact Study has been completed.

(e) With regard to how successes were measured in each such case, this question will be answered as soon as the Impact Study has been completed.

MR NN MUNZHELELE

DIRECTOR GENERAL [ACTING]

DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS

DATE:

MS AF MUTHAMBI (MP)

MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS

DATE:

Reply:

(a) The names of projects monitored through site visits include the following:

1. Kanyamazane CR

2. Nkomazi Minute

3. Rainbow News

4. Radio BBR

5. Umgungundlovu FM

6. Township Times

7. Upstart

8. Rainbow News

9. Eden FM

10. Greater Giyane CR

11. Kumkani CR

12. Bay FM

13. Cape Town TV

14. Incubo yabantu Abancinci

15. Kouga CR

16. Radio Zibonele

17. Rhodes Music voice of Tembisa

18. Youth Media Movement

19. Hope FM

20. Greater Alex Today

21. KZN Capital

22. Vibe CR

23. Africa Ignite

24. Tubatse CR

25. Makhado CR

26. Mokopane CR

27. Highway Radio

28. WWMP

29. Rise & Shine Disability Newspaper

30. Gulova

31. Khanya College

32. iLitha Publication

33. My future High School Magazine

34. Bush Radio

35. Hope Community Radio

36. Seipone sa Sechaba

37. Nhluvuko News

38. Omolemo Trust Revival FM

39. Radio Teemaneng

40. Phethoho News

41. Phalaborwa FM

42. LA FM

43. Haraambe Youth Network

44. Malamulele FM

45. Mohodi Community Radio

46. Aganang FM

47. Moletjie Community Radio

48. Moutse Community Radio

49. Zebedelal FM

50. Village FM

51. Mmabatho community Radio

52. Radio NFM

53. Radio Namakwaland

54. Kasie Konnexion

55. Koepel Stereo

56. NCRF Mpumalanga

57. Free State News

58. Radio Unique

59. Thetha FM

60. Witbank FM

61. Kasie FM

62. Bushbuckridge News

63. Children Resource Centre

64. Inhloso YesiZwe News

65. Kuruman Chronicle

66. LA FM

67. Ledig Sun

68. Mash FM

69. Metro News

70. Nongoma CR

71. Phetoho News

72. TCOE

73. Eldos FM

74. Satyagraha

75. Inanda FM

76. Ezakwa Zulu

(b) The Project Officers are responsible for monitoring project sites.

(c) The budget allocation for monitoring and evaluation activities was R310,000.00.

(d) The amount spent on monitoring of projects was R320,471.00

MR NN MUNZHELELE

DIRECTOR GENERAL [ACTING]

DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS

DATE:

MS AF MUTHAMBI (MP)

MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS

DATE:

Reply:

(1) Yes the Choir still exists.

(a) Yes it is funded by the SABC.

(b)(i) R3 745 Million.

(b)(ii) R3 780 Million.

(2) SABC Choir does not sing songs about the said person during staff meetings.

Only one verse was sung in a single staff meeting with the lyrics “Hlaudi Motsoeneng reya o leboha”(“Hlaudi Motsoeneng we thank you”) . This verse was spontaneous and was not composed by the subject of the verse nor was it composed under his direction/ and or influence.

 

MR NN MUNZHELELE

DIRECTOR GENERAL [ACTING]

DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS

DATE:

MS AF MUTHAMBI (MP)

MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS

DATE:

Reply:

DoC and GCIS:

(a) Both the Department of Communications and GCIS - considering shared procurement systems in the initial year of the DoC’s operation - have not entered into contracts with the above mentioned companies since 1 May 2014, outside of normal procurement transactions.

(b) Yes, the Departments transacted with TNA Media to procure advertising. Payments made are detailed below:

DEPARTMENT	FISCAL 2011-2012	INVOICE AMOUNT
GCIS	Protection of Information Bill	R132 526.37
	SONA	R153 900.00
	SONA	R1 700 000.00
	Information Dissemination	R874 888.00
GCIS Total		R2 861 314.37
	FISCAL 2012-2013	INVOICE AMOUNT
GCIS	National Orders	R450 000.00
	Orders of Companions of OR Tambo	R77 319.00
	SONA	R893 475.29
	State Funeral	R92 836.93
GCIS Total		R1 513 631.12
	FISCAL 2013-2014	INVOICE AMOUNT
	Mandela Memorial Campaign: State Funeral	R62 928.00
	Recruitment	R50 068.80
	SONA	R821 128.32
GCIS Total		R934 125.12
	FISCAL 2014-2015	INVOICE AMOUNT
Government Communication and Information System (GCIS)	Database registration	R 14 945.40
	Profiling Campaign	R 720 990.72
	Recruitment	R 301 195.75
	Recruitment Phase 3	R 57 078.43
	SONA 2014	R 100 137.60
	SONA 2015	R 101 888.64
GCIS Total		R 1 296 236.54
	FISCAL 2015/2016
GCIS	SONA 2016	R 145 555.20
	Voter Education	R 81 874.80
GCIS Total		R227 430.00

ICASA has not (a) awarded any tenders to and/or (b) concluded any contracts and/or financial transactions with (i) Sahara Holdings, (ii) Oakbay Investments, (iii) The New Age Media, (iv) Vusizwe Media, (v) Mabengela, (vi) Islandsite Investments 255, (vii) Afripalm Horizons Stakes, (viii) Dunrose Investments and/or (ix) JIC Mining Services since 1 May 2014.

MDDA has not (a) awarded any tenders to and/or (b) concluded any contracts and/or financial transactions with (i) Sahara Holdings, (ii) Oakbay Investments, (iii) The New Age Media, (iv) Vusizwe Media, (v) Mabengela, (vi) Islandsite Investments 255, (vii) Afripalm Horizons Stakes, (viii) Dunrose Investments and/or (ix) JIC Mining Services since 1 May 2014.

South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC):

(a) SABC has not awarded any tenders to (i) Sahara Holdings, (ii) Oakbay Investments, (iii) The New Age Media, (iv) Vusizwe Media, (v) Mabengela, (vi) Islandsite Investments 255, (vii) Afripalm Horizons Stakes, (viii) Dunrose Investments and/or (ix) JIC Mining Services since 1 May 2014.

(b) SABC concluded contracts with The New Age Media for Newspaper subscriptions at a cost of R733,930 since 1 May 2014.

Brand South Africa has not (a) awarded any tenders to and/or (b) concluded any contracts and/or financial transactions with (i) Sahara Holdings, (ii) Oakbay Investments, (iii) The New Age Media, (iv) Vusizwe Media, (v) Mabengela, (vi) Islandsite Investments 255, (vii) Afripalm Horizons Stakes, (viii) Dunrose Investments and/or (ix) JIC Mining Services since 1 May 2014.

Film and Publications Board has not (a) awarded any tenders to and/or (b) concluded any contracts and/or financial transactions with (i) Sahara Holdings, (ii) Oakbay Investments, (iii) The New Age Media, (iv) Vusizwe Media, (v) Mabengela, (vi) Islandsite Investments 255, (vii) Afripalm Horizons Stakes, (viii) Dunrose Investments and/or (ix) JIC Mining Services since 1 May 2014.

 

MR NN MUNZHELELE

DIRECTOR GENERAL [ACTING]

DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS

DATE:

MR D LIPHOKO

DIRECTOR GENERAL [ACTING]

GOVERNMENT COMMUNICATION AND INFORMATION SYSTEM

DATE:

MS AF MUTHAMBI (MP)

MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS

DATE:

Reply:

GOVERNMENT COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS (GCIS):

(a) To the knowledge of the Accounting Officers of both the Department of Communications and the GCIS, senior managers of the departments did not meet with the above-mentioned people on their official capacity, between 2009 and 2015.

(b) No contracts were entered into with Sahara Holdings, Comair, Oakbay Investment, Islandsite Investment, Afripalm Horizons Stakes, TNA Media, JIC Mining Services and Vusizwe Media between 2009 and 2015 outside of normal procurement transactions.

Yes, there has been transactions with TNA Media to procure advertising. Payments made from the budget appropriated to Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) to TNA Media are detailed below:

DEPARTMENT	FISCAL 2011-2012	INVOICE AMOUNT
GCIS	Protection of Information Bill	R132 526.37
	SONA	R153 900.00
	SONA	R1 700 000.00
	Information Dissemination	R874 888.00
GCIS Total		R2 861 314.37
	FISCAL 2012-2013	INVOICE AMOUNT
GCIS	National Orders	R450 000.00
	Orders of Companions of OR Tambo	R77 319.00
	SONA	R893 475.29
	State Funeral	R92 836.93
GCIS Total		R1 513 631.12
	FISCAL 2013-2014	INVOICE AMOUNT
	Mandela Memorial Campaign: State Funeral	R62 928.00
	Recruitment	R50 068.80
	SONA	R821 128.32
GCIS Total		R934 125.12
	FISCAL 2014-2015	INVOICE AMOUNT
Government Communication and Information System (GCIS)	Database registration	R 14 945.40
	Profiling Campaign	R 720 990.72
	Recruitment	R 301 195.75
	Recruitment Phase 3	R 57 078.43
	SONA 2014	R 100 137.60
	SONA 2015	R 101 888.64
GCIS Total		R 1 296 236.54
	FISCAL 2015/2016
GCIS	SONA 2016	R 145 555.20
	Voter Education	R 81 874.80
GCIS Total		R227 430.00

ENTITIES REPORTING TO DOC:

ICASA did not award any contracts to Sahara Holdings, Comair, Oakbay Investments, Islandsite Investments, Afripalm Horizons Stakes, The New Age Media, JIC Mining Services and Vusizwe Media during 1 January 2009 up to 31 December 2015.

Brand South Africa did not award any contracts to Sahara Holdings, Comair, Oakbay Investments, Islandsite Investments, Afripalm Horizons Stakes, The New Age Media, JIC Mining Services and Vusizwe Media during 1 January 2009 up to 31 December 2015.

Media Diversity and Development Agency did not award any contracts to Sahara Holdings, Comair, Oakbay Investments, Islandsite Investments, Afripalm Horizons Stakes, The New Age Media, JIC Mining Services and Vusizwe Media during 1 January 2009 up to 31 December 2015.

South African Broadcasting Corporation

    (a) N/A

     (b) Yes, The New Age Media.

      (i) 1. Newspaper subscriptions

           2. The SABC and The New Age (TNA) have an agreement that the SABC will cover live all the TNA Business Breakfasts. This agreement is for a period of three years. The agreement stipulates that the TNA will arrange and organise the Business Breakfasts by providing the venue (as well as catering) and secure the participants. The SABC in turn broadcasts the event. The advantage for the SABC is the acquisition of content.

       (ii) 1. R 733,930.

            2. Nil

Film and Publications Board did not award any contracts to Sahara Holdings, Comair, Oakbay Investments, Islandsite Investments, Afripalm Horizons Stakes, The New Age Media, JIC Mining Services and Vusizwe Media during 1 January 2009 up to 31 December 2015.

 

MR NN MUNZHELELE

DIRECTOR GENERAL [ACTING]

DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS

DATE:

MR D LIPHOKO

DIRECTOR GENERAL [ACTING]

GOVERNMENT COMMUNICATION AND INFORMATION SYSTEM

DATE:

MS AF MUTHAMBI (MP)

MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS

DATE:

Reply:

(1)(a)The Department has not sponsored any organisations in the 2015-16 financial year, and was yet to be established in the 2014-15 financial year.

(1)(b) Brand SA has not sponsored any organisations in the 2014-15 and 2015-16 financial years.

FPB has not sponsored any organisations in the 2014-15 and 2015-16 financial years and will enter into partnerships with various institutions to save costs and for marketing benefits. The said partnerships are herein attached as Annexure A.

MDDA has sponsored the MTN Radio Awards 2015 to an amount of R 78 300 ex Vat. The sponsorship was for an Award category and was in support of the recognition given to the community radio stations by the Awards. As a partnership between the MDDA and MTN, the MDDA branding was incorporated in the promotion of the Awards.

ICASA has not sponsored any organisations in the 2014-15 and 2015-16 financial years.

SABC

1(b) (i) Yes.

(ii) Yes.

(aa) 2014/15 - Writers Guild of South Africa.

2015/16 - Writers Guild of South Africa (Muse Awards).

(bb) 2014/15 - Writers Guild of South Africa: R37 000.

2015/16 - Writers Guild of South Africa (Muse Awards): R50 000.

(cc) 2014/15 - 15 Previously disadvantaged youth with the creative writing flair got an opportunity to attend a two day workshop where they had an opportunity to have one-on-one sessions with Andrew Welsh who assisted them with turning their ideas into tangible concepts. They also received course materials which they could use for future idea development.

2015/16 – Support of the local independent production industry. The annual awards celebrate South African drama writers.

(2)(a) The Department does not intend to sponsor any organisations in the 2016- 17 financial year due to budgetary constraints.

(1)(b) Brand SA does not intend to sponsor any organisations in the 2016-17 financial year.

FPB does not intend to sponsor any organisations in the 2016-17 financial year.

MDDA does not intend to sponsor any organisations in the 2015-2016 financial year. Sponsorships are only considered where they will directly benefit community media and encourage media diversity and the MDDA does not anticipate that approaches for sponsorship that meet these criteria will materialise.

ICASA does not intend to sponsor any organisations in the 2016-17 financial year.

SABC intends to sponsor the Durban International Film Festival & Durban Film Mart in the 2016-17 financial year.

 

MR NN MUNZHELELE

DIRECTOR GENERAL [ACTING]

DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS

DATE:

MS AF MUTHAMBI (MP)

MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS

DATE:

Reply:

(1) The COO’s job description is herein attached.

(2) No. The Executive Directors of the SABC sign performance agreements with the SABC Board, not the Minister.

MR NN MUNZHELELE

DIRECTOR GENERAL [ACTING]

DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS

DATE:

MS AF MUTHAMBI (MP)

MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS

DATE

ANNEXURE A

Below is the job description of the SABC COO, as advertised on 15 February 2013, Ref.94358/2:

 

Key accountabilities: As a member of the Board and reporting to the Group Chief Executive Officer, with full day-to-day operating responsibility for the economic, content and platform performance of the SABC, the successful candidate will: ▪Ensure adherence to key performance areas, ie revenue, cost and quality ▪Ensure that the corporate strategy and the operational plans work in tandem and are geared towards positioning the SABC best in class public broadcaster ▪Work closely with the Group Chief Executive Officer and take direct corporate strategy for the operational growth of the corporation in order to improve profitability and quality of the service offering ▪Build the digital and new media capabilities of the organisation ▪Lead the various cross-functional teams across the organisation.

Reply:

The 2014/15 annual report has already been published in September 2015, and all audit findings were addressed accordingly as remedial actions which will be included in the 2015/16 annual report currently being drafted.

 

MR NN MUNZHELELE

DIRECTOR GENERAL [ACTING]

DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS

DATE:

MS AF MUTHAMBI (MP)

MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS

DATE

Reply:

No, the Executive Directors of all the entities reporting to the Ministry of Communications do not sign performance agreements with the Minister. The legal framework for Brand South Africa; South African Broadcasting Corporate Services SoC Ltd; Films and Publications Board; and Media Development and Diversity Agency (MDDA) requires them to report to the Boards which are the Accounting Authorities for the entities.

Only ICASA’s Chairperson and the other Councillors are required - in terms of section 6A of the ICASA Act, No 13 of 2000, as amended - to sign a performance agreement with the Minister. In this regard, the 2016/17 performance agreements between the Chairperson, other Councillors and the Minister have been developed and are ready for signature.

 

MR NN MUNZHELELE

DIRECTOR GENERAL [ACTING]

DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS

DATE:

MS AF MUTHAMBI (MP)

MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS

DATE

Reply:

(1) Yes, the SABC has an audio bouquet, it currently sits on the DSTV bouquet

(2) Yes, all 19 SABC radio stations will be carried, this includes 15 PBS Radio stations, 3 PCS Radio stations as well as Channel Africa.

(3) Not yet, Community Broadcast Services will decide on how many TV and Radio services there will be on their portion of MUX1. All TV and Radio Services on DTT (SABC and Community) will also be available on the Direct to Home (DTH) Satellite platform that has a 100% National footprint.

 

MR NN MUNZHELELE

DIRECTOR GENERAL [ACTING]

DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS

DATE:

MS AF MUTHAMBI (MP)

MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS

DATE:

Reply:

(1) (a) The MDDA has, since inception, funded 68 Small Commercial Media Print Projects

(b) 45 Small Commercial Media Print projects are currently receiving both financial (disbursement) and non-financial support (fully disbursed)

(2) (a) The MDDA has funded 103 Community Radio Stations since 2004

(b) 99 stations are fully operational

(3) 36 Small Commercial Media publications and 27 community radio stations as follows:

Small Commercial Print

1. Genuine Magazine
2. Isibane News
3. Maputaland Mirror
4. Phumelela Express
5. Seipone/Xivoni/Tshivhoni
6. Taxi Talk
7. Uxhumano/Ziwaphi
8. Bravo,
9. Free State News
10. Winelands Echo
11. Rainbow News
12. Hope Community
13. Coal City
14. Chalkline
15. Northwest on Sunday
16. Masilonyana
17. Ngoho News
18. Dizindaba News
19. Eastern Cape Women Magazine
20. Ezakwazulu News
21. Lema Printing and Media house
22. Die Horison
23. Religious News
24. Nkomazi Observer
25. Mmaiseng News
26. Metro News
27. Multi – Purpose Magazine
28. North Western Times
29. Langa Media
30. Ikhwezi
31. Mmega Dikgang
32. Zithethele
33. Treasure Magazine
34. Gulova Magazine
35. Alex Pioneer
36. Nthavela

Community Radio

1. Barberton Community Radio
2. Vukani Community Radio
3. Eastern Cape Community Radio Hub (NCRF)
4. Indonsakusa Community Radio
5. Maputaland Community Radio
6. Mokopane Community Radio
7. Moutse Community Radio
8. Moletjie Community Radio
9. Radio Teemaneng
10. eKhepheni community Radio
11. Ermerlo Community Radio
12. Makhado radio station
13. Greater Giyani community radio
14. Umgungundlovu community radio
15. Inanda FM,
16. Vibe FM,
17. Mohodi CR,
18. Sekhukhune CR,
19. Radio Riverside
20. Bushbuckridge CR
21. Voice of Tembisa
22. Alex FM
23. Alfred Nzo CR
24. Bush Radio
25. NFM
26. Koepel FM
27. Motheo CR

(c) Additional funding is recommended taking consideration of the escalating printing and distribution costs, providing opportunity to the publication to increase market share such moving from publishing monthly to fortnightly and increasing the distribution footprint, funding allocated for 12 months is not sufficient for the businesses to break even and establish themselves in the market. (including Cities) in South Africa.

MR NN MUNZHELELE

DIRECTOR GENERAL [ACTING]

DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS

DATE:

MS AF MUTHAMBI (MP)

MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS

DATE

Reply:

GOVERNMENT COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS (GCIS)

(1) Social media is an increasingly important platform to convey government messages. Government Communication and Information System, (GCIS) has developed and published Social Media Policy Guidelines in 2011 and they are available on the GCIS website.

(a) The Socal Media Policy Guidelines apply to government employees; (b) it states in Section 3 that the policy guidelines prescribe acceptable behaviour for government employees using social media for official government purposes as well as personal use of social media by government employees.

(2) The Social Media Policy Guidelines applies to government employees.

(3) The Social Media Policy Guidelines are on the government website:
- http://www.gcis.gov.za/sites/www.gcis.gov.za/files/docs/resourcecentre/guidelines/social_media_guidelines_final_20_april2011.pdf 

(4) The Social Media Policy Guidelines are designed to provide a guide on the acceptable use of Social Media by government employees and are not meant to be punitive. They should be read in conjuction with the Code of Conduct for Public Sector Employees.

 

MR D LIPHOKO

DIRECTOR GENERAL [ACTING]

GOVERNMENT COMMUNICATION AND INFORMATION SYSTEM

DATE:

MS AF MUTHAMBI (MP)

MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS

DATE

Reply:

The Honourable Member is duly advised to refer to the attached Parliamentary Question 2714.

 

MR NN MUNZHELELE

DIRECTOR GENERAL [ACTING]

DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS

DATE:

MS AF MUTHAMBI (MP)

MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS

DATE:

Reply:

No, it is not within the Department’s ambit to conduct an audit of infrastructure and equipment at the SABC.

The SABC’s capital expenditure requirements are set out in a five year long term capex plan. Major components of this plan are broadcast infrastructure, information technology, building works and electrical and mechanical plant. Information from the detailed long term capex plan is incorporated into the SABC’s the annual corporate plan each year. Funding allocated to capital expenditure in the current corporate plan (2016/17 to 2018/19) amounts to R432.23m for2016/17, R450.0m for 2017/18 and R406.9m for 2018/19.

Expenditure on repairs and maintenance of buildings and equipment by the SABC for the past four years is as follows:

	Rm
2012/13	22.8
2013/14	29.3
2014/15	27.9
2015/16	35.2
Total	115.2

 

MR NN MUNZHELELE

DIRECTOR GENERAL [ACTING]

DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS

DATE:

MS AF MUTHAMBI (MP)

MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS

DATE:

Reply:

(a) No money was paid to the SA Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) in the (i) 2014-15 and (ii) 2015-16 financial years in the form of (aa) loans and (bb) requested financial assistance.

(b) N/A

(c) N/A

 

MR NN MUNZHELELE

DIRECTOR GENERAL [ACTING]

DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS

DATE:

MS AF MUTHAMBI (MP)

MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS

DATE:

Reply:

The Honourable Member is duly advised to refer to the attached Parliamentary Question 2714.

 

MR NN MUNZHELELE

DIRECTOR GENERAL [ACTING]

DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS

DATE:

MS AF MUTHAMBI (MP)

MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS

DATE:

Reply:

Yes. The SABC has a formal Employee Recognition Award Programme which has just been recently approved. It is intended to be implemented in the year 2016/17. The staff will nominate the best employee. The nominated employees will be given different types of prizes that can range from cash, gifts, certificates, holiday packages and so on. The Programme forms part of organisational methods of recognizing excellence thereby improving the morale and performance.

a) It cannot determine in advance how much employees will get because it will depend on the categories they get voted for.

b) The organization budgets for these awards and will continue to do so based on the affordability

 

MR NN MUNZHELELE

DIRECTOR GENERAL [ACTING]

DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS

DATE:

MS AF MUTHAMBI (MP)

MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS

DATE

Reply:

Department of Communications:

1 (a) The Minister of Communications does not have any internal disciplinary processes that were lodged against staff (i) in the (aa) 2014-15 and (bb) 2015-16 financial years and (ii) since 1April 2016 in (aaa) her ministry, (bbb) department (b) there are no reasons for internal disciplinary processes in each instance, (2) there are no suspensions with pay (a) therefore no duration of suspensions (c) there are no legal costs incurred and (d) there has been no investigations conducted for all the financial years , (3) There are no measures put in place as the Ministry did not and does not have disciplinary processes lodged against staff to date .

Government Communication and Information System:

1. a) (i) (aa) One (1) internal disciplinary process in 2014-15.

(bb) One (1) internal disciplinary process in 2015-16.

(ii) None since 1 April 2016.

b) (i) Gross and fraudulent misrepresentation of credentials. Using state resources for private business. Gross disrespect, insolence and insubordination towards supervisor.

(ii) Repeated absence from work without authorization. Prejudicing the administration, discipline and efficiency of the Department. Gross Dereliction of Duty. Gross Negligence. Financial Misconduct. Bringing the name of the department into disrepute.

2. Yes,

(a) (i) Suspended with full pay for six (6) months during 2014/15

(ii) Suspended with full pay for two (2) months during 2015/16

 (b) (i) Total : R453 970.14

(ii) Total: R117 582.96

 (c) (i) Yes, legal costs to the value of R312 509. 94 were incurred

(ii) None

 (d) (i) The case was finalised in November 2014. The official was discharged due to misconduct.

(ii) The case will be presided at Gauteng Public Service Sector Bargaining Council.

The department awaits hearing date.

3. The Executing Authority ensures that cases are dealt with within stipulated timeframes in accordance with Resolution 1/2003 as well adhering to MPAT standards on finalisation of cases through promoting and monitoring departmental consequence management for poor compliance.

South African Broadcasting Corporation:

(1)(i)(ccc) 37 in 2014/15 - dishonesty, negligence, non-compliance.

(i)(ccc) 26 in 2015/16 - dishonesty, negligence, non-compliance, sexual harassment and leaking of information.

(ii)(ccc) 155 since 1 April 2016 for dishonesty.

(1)(b) Reasons listed above.

(2)(a) There are 14 employees on suspension as at 31 March 2016. The SABC suspensions range between 1 to 18 months.

(b) The SABC believes the issue of the employees’ salaries should be respected and treated with strictest confidentiality.

(c) Any legal action and costs are confidential SABC matters, however, in both (b) and (c) once the financial costs have been calculated, they are disclosed in the audited financial statement as required by the Broadcasting Act and the PFMA which are published in the SABC’s Annual Report tabled in Parliament.

(d) A number of staff members have already been dismissed whilst others are still in the disciplinary process.

(3) The SABC has been providing training to staff on a number of its internal polices (including fraud and corruption awareness campaigns) in order to educate staff on policy matters and prevent any non-compliance to policies which can lead to disciplinary processes.

Brand South Africa:

(1)(a) (i) (aa) One.

(a) (i) (bb) One.

(a) (ii) (ccc) Zero.

(b) (a)(i)(aa) Unauthorised use of the credit card.

(b) (a) (i) (bb) Employee failed to carry out a recommendation to undergo staff management training.

(b) (ii) (ccc) None.

(2) Not applicable

(3)  This was an isolated case and it is not widespread. Measures and controls are currently in place to minimise the number of disciplinary hearings. The organisation will continue to workshop policies to new and existing employees. Management has decided to cancel the one credit card the organisation had.

Film and Publications Board:

(1) (a)(i)(aa) 16 cases relating to: Fruitless Expenditure (x3) resulting to Verbal Warnings; Non-Compliance with procedures (x4) resulting to Written Warnings; Unauthorised Absence (x 2) Written Warnings; Failure to Meet Performance Delivery resulting to Written Warning; Dereliction of Duty – Case withdrawn; Theft of FPB Materials (x2) resulting to Dismissal; Dishonesty / Disreputable behavior (x 3) resulting to Dismissal

(a)(i)(bb) 10 cases relating to: Non-compliance with procedures (x5) resulting to Verbal Warnings; Unauthorised Absence (x 2) resulting to Written Warnings; Disrespectful Conduct resulting to Verbal Warning; Disrespectful Conduct resulting to Written Warning; Improper Work Etiquette – Verbal Warning

(ii)(i)(ccc) No internal disciplinary processes were lodged against staff.

(2)(a) 5 employees have been suspended for periods ranging between 2 and 6 months.

(b) The total amount spent on salaries and benefits of the suspended employees to date is R747,868.00

(c) R415,413.00 was spent on legal representation

(d) One employee was reinstated as no evidence was found, one case was withdrawn as the employee’s contract ended, 3 employees were dismissed but one was reinstated by the CCMA.

(3) The FPB has negotiated preferential hourly-rate Service Level Agreements with Legal Firms on the service provider database. The FPB utilizes internal legal resources for prosecution of disciplinary cases, wherever practicable.

Media Development and Diversity Agency:

(1) (a)(i)(aa) No internal disciplinary processes was lodged against staff.

(a)(i)(bb) No internal disciplinary processes were lodged against staff.

(ii)(i)(ccc) No internal disciplinary processes were lodged against staff.

(2) No staff members were suspended with full pay.

(3) The MDDA has comprehensively reviewed its internal performance management and disciplinary process and procedures in 2015/16 to enable any identification of underperformance or irregular activity by staff members to minimize the potential for the full grievance and suspension procedures to be necessary.

Independent Communications Authority of South Africa:

(1) (a)(i)(aa) 9 cases relating to misconducted and 1 relating to incapacity due to poor work performance on probation

(a)(i)(bb) 6 cases relating to misconducted.

(ii)(i)(ccc) 2 cases relating to misconducted.

(2)(a) 7 employees have been suspended for periods ranging between 1.5 and 5 months.

(b) The total amount spent on salaries and benefits of the suspended employees to date is R927,186.26

(c) R102,600 was spent on legal representation

(d) All employees who were suspended were eventually dismissed, subsequent to disciplinary hearings. Three of them unsuccessfully lodged disputes at the CCMA.

(3) Measures to curtail expenditures includes:

• A clear disciplinary code and procedure has been developed to guide both employees and line manager on employment conduct and disciplinary measures, and extensive training has been conducted throughout the organization on approved Disciplinary Code and Procedure.
• ICASA has in the last financial year started to have managers trained on how to prepare, conduct and initiate disciplinary hearings.
• Disciplinary hearings are conducted as an internal process, with the Employee Relations Specialist being an Employer Representative, without the constant involvement of Lawyers.

 

MR NN MUNZHELELE

DIRECTOR GENERAL [ACTING]

DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS

DATE:

MS AF MUTHAMBI (MP)

MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS

DATE:

Reply:

(1) Ledig Sun was operating from an office that was donated or sponsored by Wesizwe Platinum as part of the mine’s Corporate Social Investment Programme.

Mamre was operating from home; however they were using the local library for the organisation’s meetings.

(2) (a) Ledig Sun prints 10 000 copies per month. Mamre prints 5 000 copies per month.

(b) Ledig Sun is distributed free of charge at a printing cost of R10, 669. 36. Mamre is distributed free of charge at a printing cost of R 7, 369. 50.

(c) (i) The two publications (Ledig Sun and Mamre) are distributed free of charge in the community and surrounding areas. They are not sold.

(ii) The two publications (Ledig Sun and Mamre) are distributed free of charge in the community and surrounding areas. They are not sold.

Funding breakdown for Ledig Sun

Ledig Sun: Approved Budget
Item	Details	Qty	Unit cost	Total
Salaries	Editor	12	R 5,000.00	R 60,000.00
	Sales & Marketing Manager	12	R 4,000.00	R 48,000.00
	Journalist and Photographer	12	R 3,000.00	R 36,000.00
	Journalist	12	R 3,000.00	R 36,000.00
	Administrator & Bookkeeper	12	R 2,500.00	R 30,000.00
	Sub-Total	R 210,000.00
Office equipments	Laptop for Editing	1	R 7, 000. 00	R 7, 000. 00
	Desktop computer	2	R 14,000.00	R 14,000.00
	Cameras	2	R 2, 999. 00	R 5,998.00
	Printing Machine	1	R 700. 00	R 700. 00
	Sub-Total	R 27, 698.00
Printing & Distribution	Printing of 8 page newspaper @ 10 000 copies	12	R 10, 669. 36	R128, 032. 32
	Stipend for 2 distribution team members @R300.00 per person	12	R 600.00	R 7,200.00
	Sub-Total	R 135,232.32
Operational Costs	Telephone and internet	12	R 1,000,00	R 12,000.00
	Office rental	12	R 1, 500.00	R 18,000.00
	Stationery	12	R 300.00	R 3,600.00
	Bank charges	12	R 300.00	R 3, 600. 00
	Audit fee	1	R 10,000.00	R10, 000.00
	Sub-Total	R 47,200.00
Newspaper Development & Information Technology	Layout and design of a newspaper	12	R 2, 500. 00	R 30, 000. 00
	Website design	1	R 5, 000. 00	R 5, 000. 00
	Hosting	12	R 1, 000.00	R 12, 000. 00
	Maintenance	12	R 1,000.00	R12, 000. 00
				R 59, 000. 00
		Grand Total	R 479,130.32

Funding breakdown for Mamre

Mamre News’ Approved Budget
Item	Description	Qty	Unit Price	Total
Personnel Costs	Editor	12	R 5,000.00	R 60,000.00
	Finance and Administration Manager	12	R 3,000.00	R 36,000.00
	Marketing and Sales Manager	12	R 3,000.00	R 36,000.00
	X2 Journalist	12	R 3,000.00	R 72,000.00
	Sub Total	R 204,000.00
Capital Expenses	Laptop for Editorial work	1	R 6,650.00	R 6,650.00
	Desktop	1	R 4,000.00	R 4,000.00
	Cameras	2	R 2,999.00	R 5,998.00
	4 in 1 printing machine	1	R 699.00	R 699.00
	Indesign (software for layout and design of the newspaper)	1	R 5,000.00	R 5,000.00
	Sub Total	R 22,347.00
Printing and Distribution Costs	8 page @ 5 000 copies	12	R 7,369.50	R 88,434.00
	Distribution costs of the newspaper	12	R 500.00	R 6,000.00
	Sub Total	R 94,434.00
Operational Costs	Telkom line and broadband	12	R 1,000.00	R 12,000.00
	Stationery	12	R 300.00	R 3,600.00
	Office rental & electricity	12	R 1,500.00	R 18,000.00
	Audit fees	1	R 10,000.00	R 10,000.00
	Transport	12	R 500.00	R 6,000.00
	Insurance	12	R 500.00	R 6,000.00
	Bank charges	12	R 250.00	R 3,000.00
	Sub-Total	R 58,600.00
Newspaper Development & Training	Layout and design of a newspaper	12	R 2,500.00	R 30,000.00
	Training in Sales and Marketing	2	R 20,000.00	R 40,000.00
	Training in Writing and Editing	1	R 20,000.00	R 20,000.00
	Website design and domain name	1	R 5,000.00	R 5,000.00
	Website Hosting	12	R 1,000.00	R 12,000.00
	Website Maintenance	12intananceDomain nology	R 1,000.00	R 12,000.00
	Sub Total	R 119,000.00
Grand Total	R 498,381.00

MR NN MUNZHELELE

DIRECTOR GENERAL [ACTING]

DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS

DATE:

MS AF MUTHAMBI (MP)

MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS

DATE:

Reply:

(1) Support for strengthening is determined on the basis of providing the grantee a financial boost to increase the distribution footprint and print run, while at the same moving the newspaper from printing monthly to fortnightly. It is also determined based on the socio economic conditions of the coverage area, taking note of the fact that the 12 months injection was not sufficient to enable the business to establish itself in the market and break even in term of income generation.

(2) (a) The MDDA has funded a total of 53 community print projects, of which 24 are still operational, and 68 Small Commercial projects, of which 45 are still operational.

(b) About 70% of supported projects since inception are still operating. This percentage takes into consideration the fact that those that are no longer in the funding cycle are struggling to maintain momentum and thus to be consistent or operate at full capacity. Based on this analysis it can be argued that the success rate of models funded by the MDDA is good but there is room for improvement.

(3)(a)(i) and (b)(i) and (ii)

Project Name	Funds Allocated
2013/14 Approvals
Tshireletso Against Women Abuse	R100, 000.00 (feasibility study).
Seipone Sa Sechaba	R471,400. 00 (New)
Umthombo Wolwazi Youth Services	R100,000.00 (feasibility study)
Greater Alex Today	R 492, 400.00 (New)
Batlhabine Foundation	R 485, 300.00 (New)
Gandhi Development Trust	R 572, 800.00 (Strengthening)
Africa Ignite	R 575, 600.00 (Strengthening)
Inqubo Yabantu Abancici	R 498, 500.00 (New)
Gulova Magazine	R489,999.96 (Strengthening)
Treasure Magazine	R490,000.00 (Strengthening)
Township Times	R700,000.00 (New)
APN Media/Impact 24/7	R490,000.00 (Strengthening)
North West on Sunday	R490,000.00 (Strengthening)
Rise ‘n Shine	R700,000.00 (New)
Mmaiseng News	R700,000.00 (New)
Fabuleux Magazine	R979,535.04 (New)
Religious News	R700,000.00 (New)

(a)(ii) and (b)(i) and (ii)

Project Name	Funds Allocated
2014/15 Approvals
Mamre News	R 498, 381.00 (New)
Ledig Sun	R 479, 130.32 (New)
Bushbuckridge News	R 350,000.00 (Strengthening)
Kuruman Chronicle	R 350,000.00 (Strengthening)
Phetoho News	R350,000.00 (Strengthening)

(a)(iii) and (b)(i) and (ii)

Project Name	Funds Allocated
2015/16 Approvals
The Youth Voice	R 821,700.00 (New)
Ulwazi Newspaper	R 850,000.00 (New)
Loxion News	R 750,000.00 (New)
Arise and Shine	R 619,251.00 (New)
Dizindaba News	R 888,200.00 (Strengthening)
Ngoho News	R 811,120.00 (Strengthening)
Ezakwazulu News	R 746,000.00 (Strengthening)
Khanyisa News	R 1,081,248.00 (Strengthening)
Puisano News	R 680,880.00 (Strengthening)
Eastern Cape Women Magazine	R 807,000.00 (Strengthening)
Inqubo Yabantu Abancinci	R 530,242.00 (Strengthening)
SMME News	R 793,500.00 (New)
Xplore Magazine	R 1,232,600.00 (New)
Nkomazi Observer	R 603, 800.00 (Strengthening)
Mmaiseng News	R 626, 600.00 (Strengthening)
Religious News	R 615,600.00 (Strengthening)
Die Horison News	R 615,299.28 (Strengthening)
Children Resource Centre	R 760,594.04 (Strengthening)
Metro News	R 436, 800.00 (Strengthening)
Inhloso Yesizwe	R 430,200.00 (Strengthening)
Elitsha News	R 776,800.00 (New)
Nhlala News	R 696,000.00 (New)
Community News	R 663,244.00 (New)
Youth Mate News	R 606,950.00 (New)

 

MR NN MUNZHELELE

DIRECTOR GENERAL [ACTING]

DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS

DATE:

MS AF MUTHAMBI (MP)

MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS

DATE:

Reply:

Section 14(1) of the Act stipulates that the affairs of the Corporation are administered by an executive committee consisting of the Group Chief Executive Officer, Chief Operations Officer, Chief Financial Officer and no more than 11 other executive members, therefore the COO does not act alone in the decision-making function. However, there are instances, where decisions are taken by the COO relating to the strategic operations of the core business reporting to the COO, in support of the broader mandate of the SABC.

 

MR NN MUNZHELELE

DIRECTOR GENERAL [ACTING]

DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS

DATE:

MS AF MUTHAMBI (MP)

MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS

DATE:

Reply:

(1)(a) Community Print: 11 and Small Commercial Media: 34

(b)(i)(ii)(iii)

Project Name	Contact Person	Contact Number	Email Address	Physical Address
Africa Ignite	Antoinette Van Niekerk	031 303 5482	[email protected]	59 Henwood Road, Morningside, Durban
Gandhi Development Trust	Ela Gandhi	031 201 2067	[email protected]	The foyer of M.L Sultan Campus of Durban University of Technology, Sultan Road, Durban
Children Resource Centre	Marcus Solomon	021 6330207	[email protected]	Corner Mavis Road and Klipfontein Road. Rylands. AK Building.
Agenda Feminist Media	Shireen Ragunan	031 3047018	[email protected]	Suite E302 - Diakonia Centre, 20 Diakonia Avenue,Durban
Upstart Youth Magazine	Geoff Erasmus	046 603 7541	[email protected]	5 Prince Alfred Street,Grahamstown
Behind The Mask	Thuli Madi	011 403 5566	[email protected]	Johannesburg
Sosh Times	Thabo Mooke	012 797 230	[email protected]	2249 Block F, Industrial Site, Pretoria.
iDekelethu/Hope Magazine	Thembisa Mjiba-Makasi	040 653 2146	[email protected]	No 26 Mallock Street, Alice
Inqubo Yabantu Abancici	Adelaide Lor	0799307581	[email protected]	Woodmill Lane Shopping Centre, Main Road Knysna
ZA Difference	Theresa Muller	011 463 8367	[email protected]	Johannesburg

Small Commercial Print

Name of the Project	Circulation area/District	Language	Contact Person	Cell phone	Email
Ezakwazulu News (Pinetown)	Ethekwini	Zulu	Masindi Mkhize (Publisher)	0734276113	[email protected]
Maputaland Mirror (Kwangwanase)	uMkhanyakude	Xirhonga & isiZulu	Sam S. Masinga (Publisher)	0823873970	[email protected]
Isibani Somphakathi (Newcastle)	Amajuba	IsiZulu	James Nkosi (Publisher)	073 527 3883	[email protected]
Inhloso Yesizwe (Ladysmith)	UThukela	Zulu	Sibusiso Shabalala (Publisher)	0832066687/ 078 810 9931	[email protected]
Free state News (Mangaung)	Mangaung Metro	Sesotho & English	Vinger, Moses (Publisher)	051 447 1655	084 480 1330/ 082 477 2918	[email protected] [email protected]
Lema Media House (Sasolburg)	Fezile Dabi	Sesotho	Mokoena, Lekhotla (Publisher)	016 976 8285	079 185 0270	[email protected]
Phetoho News (Ficksburg)	Thabo Mofutsanyane District	Sotho and English	David Mokotjo (Publisher)		0785356347/ 0787608237	[email protected]
Metro News (Botshabelo)	Mangaung Metro	Sotho, Xhosa and English	Pitso Mosetlhe (Publisher)		0791378680	[email protected]
Masilonyana News (Theunissen)	Masilonyana	English & Sesotho	Moses, Liphoko (Publisher)	057 733 1004	074 447 4203 / 079 564 1074	[email protected] / [email protected]
Taxi Talk (Mbizana)	OR Tambo	Xhosa & English	Baai, Christopher (Publisher)	039 251 0887	083 948 4525	[email protected]
Eastern Cape Women Magazine (Umthatha)	OR Tambo	Xhosa& English	Pamela Timakwe (Publisher)		0790646521	[email protected]
Zithethele (Nelson Mandela Bay)	Nelson Mandela Metro	Xhosa	Motse Mfuleni (Publisher)	041 582 2456	0829735916	[email protected]
.Rainbow News (Butterworth)	Emathole	Xhosa & English	Pikelela, Buhle (Publisher)		083 372 9271	[email protected]
Ikhwezi News (Umthatha)	OR Tambo	Xhosa	Monwabisi Khininda (Publisher)	047 531 2124	073 260 8660	[email protected]
Balaodi Publishers (Polokwane)	Capricorn	SePedi	Bopape, Diphete (Publisher)	015 291 1200	082 509 2154	[email protected]/ seipone@ magicmail.co.za
Rise & Shine (Mmodimolle)	Waterberg	English, Sipedi, Xitsonga & Tshivenda	Matodzi Gift Makananisa Publisher		072 7857678, 014 717 4048 / 014 717 4637	[email protected]
Ngoho/Bluesky Communications (Thohoyandou)	Thulamela District	Tshivenda	Pumudzo Makharimedza (Publisher)		082 436 8453	[email protected]
Nhluvuko News (Polokwane/Giyani)	Mopani District	Tsonga	Ntswanwisi, Dunisani (Publisher)	015 291 5472	073 981 8649	[email protected]
Coal City (Witbank)	Nkangala	English, SiSwati & IsiZulu	Mashiane, Michelle (Publisher)	013 690 2525	082 489 5954	[email protected]
2Khanyisa News (Ermelo)	Gert Sibande District	English and Zulu	Austin Moyo (Publisher)		083 512 7096/ 071 219 3216/ 078 231 0019	[email protected]
Umjindi – Guardian (Barberton)	Elukwatini	SiSwati & English	Bheki Mashile (Publisher)		076 748 9247	[email protected]
Bushbuckridge News(Hazyview)	Ehlanzeni District	Tsonga, Sepedi & English	Nelisiwe Ndlovu (Publisher)	013 799 2186	0734901886	[email protected]
Ziwaphi News (Nelspruit)	Ehlanzeni	English & Swati	Tom Nkosi (Publisher)	013 752 6482	082 553 4067	[email protected]
Nkomazi Observer (Komartipoort)	Ehlanzeni	Siswati and English	Mduduzi Masimula (Publisher)		0763083530	[email protected]
Winelands Echo (Paarl)	Cape Winelands	Afrikaans & English	Joseph Bushby (Publisher)	021 862 9278	076 219 6534	[email protected] [email protected]
Dizindaba Media (Cape Town)	City of Cape Town	Xhosa	Edward Mangxaba (Publisher)	021 591 1708	078 328 2168/0	[email protected] / [email protected]
Treasure Magazine (Cape Town)	City of Cape Town	English, Afrikaans & Xhosa	Fadia Mohamed (Publisher)		021 592 1897/ 073 478 1728	[email protected]
Heartbeat 24/7 (Atlantis)	City of Cape Town	Afrikaans, Xhosa & English	Peter Lategan (Publisher)		082 4393 023	[email protected]
Chalkline (Cape Town)	City of Cape Town	English & Afrikaans	Peach, Willida (Publisher)	021 9877 062	083 452 6856	[email protected]
Die Horison (Upington)	Siyanda District	Afrikaans,Damara, Khoi, Xhosa & Tswana	John Cloete (Publisher)		083 416 4539	[email protected]
Kuruman Chronicle (Kuruman)	John Taolo Gaetseye	Setswana and English	Yvonne Chabaesele (Publisher)		0783888259/0768682475	[email protected] [email protected]
Mmaiseng News (Pampierstad)	Francis Baard	English & Setswana	Sam Sera Publisher		0764980936/ 0732985963	[email protected]
Mmekgadigang News (Mahikeng)	Ngaka Modiri Molema District	Tswana & English	Aaron Maleke(Publisher)		0798845863	[email protected]
Northwest on Sunday (Mahikeng)	Ngaka Modiri Molema	English & Setswana	Paul Moola Publisher		076 063 1319	[email protected]

(2)(a) Support for strengthening is determined on the basis of providing the grantee a financial boost to increase the distribution footprint and print run, while at the same moving the newspaper from printing monthly to fortnightly. It is also determined based on the socio economic conditions of the coverage area, taking note of the fact that the 12 months injection was not sufficient to enable the business to establish itself in the market and break even in term of income generation. The MDDA also takes consideration of how the project has conducted its operations, in respect to reporting and adherence to compliance issues as stipulated in the Grant in Aid Agreement. The Monitoring and Evaluation unit also makes recommendations for second support where it has identified existing potential in the projects monitored.

(b) Yes, the MDDA allocates funding for an audit to be conducted on the project’s operations when implementing the third tranche; this report is submitted to the MDDA with the third tranche narrative and financial report before the release of the fourth tranche. The financial statements are a determinant when recommending the project for strengthening as they give confidence in the project’s financial management potential.

(c) When reporting the projects submit copies of all publications which are reviewed as part of the report. Progress made by the project is also reflected in the narrative report.

(3)(a) Community Print

Project Name	Contact Person	Contact Number	Email Address	Physical Address
Africa Ignite	Antoinette Van Niekerk	031 303 5482	[email protected]	59 Henwood Road, Morningside, Durban
Children Resource Centre	Marcus Solomon	021 6330207	[email protected]	Corner Mavis Road and Klipfontein Road. Rylands. AK Building.
Agenda Feminist Media	ShireenRagunan	031 3047018	[email protected]	Suite E302 - Diakonia Centre, 20 DiakoniaAvenue,Durban
Upstart Youth Magazine	Geoff Erasmus	046 603 7541	[email protected]	5 Prince Alfred Street,Grahamstown
Sosh Times	Thabo Mooke	012 797 230	[email protected]	2249 Block F, Industrial Site, Pretoria.
iDekelethu/Hope Magazine	ThembisaMjiba-Makasi	040 653 2146	[email protected]	No 26 Mallock Street, Alice
InquboYabantuAbancici	Adelaide Lor	0799307581	[email protected]	Woodmill Lane Shopping Centre, Main Road Knysna

Small Commercial Print

Name of the Project	Circulation area/District	Language	Contact Person	Cell phone	Email
1. Ezakwazulu News (Pinetown)	Ethekwini	Zulu	MasindiMkhize (Publisher)	0734276113	[email protected]
2. Maputaland Mirror (Kwangwanase)	uMkhanyakude	Xirhonga& isiZulu	Sam S. Masinga (Publisher)	0823873970	[email protected]
3. IsibaniSomphakathi (Newcastle)	Amajuba	IsiZulu	James Nkosi (Publisher)	073 527 3883	[email protected]
4. InhlosoYesizwe (Ladysmith)	UThukela	Zulu	SibusisoShabalala (Publisher)	0832066687/ 078 810 9931	[email protected]

1.Free state News (Mangaung)	Mangaung Metro	Sesotho & English	Vinger, Moses (Publisher)	051 447 1655	084 480 1330/ 082 477 2918	[email protected][email protected]
2.Lema Media House (Sasolburg)	FezileDabi	Sesotho	Mokoena, Lekhotla (Publisher)	016 976 8285	079 185 0270	[email protected]
3. Phetoho News (Ficksburg)	Thabo Mofutsanyane District	Sotho and English	David Mokotjo (Publisher)		0785356347/ 0787608237	[email protected]
4. Metro News (Botshabelo)	Mangaung Metro	Sotho, Xhosa and English	PitsoMosetlhe (Publisher)		0791378680	[email protected]
5.Masilonyana News (Theunissen)	Masilonyana	English & Sesotho	Moses, Liphoko (Publisher)	057 733 1004	074 447 4203 / 079 564 1074	[email protected] / [email protected]

1.Taxi Talk (Mbizana)	OR Tambo	Xhosa & English	Baai, Christopher (Publisher)	039 251 0887	083 948 4525	[email protected]
2. Eastern Cape Women Magazine (Umthatha)	OR Tambo	Xhosa& English	Pamela Timakwe (Publisher)		0790646521	[email protected]
3. Zithethele (Nelson Mandela Bay)	Nelson Mandela Metro	Xhosa	MotseMfuleni (Publisher)	041 582 2456	0829735916	[email protected]
4.Rainbow News (Butterworth)	Emathole	Xhosa & English	Pikelela, Buhle (Publisher)		083 372 9271	[email protected]
5. Ikhwezi News (Umthatha)	OR Tambo	Xhosa	MonwabisiKhininda (Publisher)	047 531 2124	073 260 8660	[email protected]

1.Balaodi Publishers (Polokwane)	Capricorn	SePedi	Bopape, Diphete (Publisher)	015 291 1200	082 509 2154	[email protected]/ seipone@ magicmail.co.za
2. Ngoho/Bluesky Communications (Thohoyandou)	Thulamela District	Tshivenda	PumudzoMakharimedza (Publisher)		082 436 8453	[email protected]
3.Nhluvuko News (Polokwane/Giyani)	Mopani District	Tsonga	Ntswanwisi, Dunisani (Publisher)	015 291 5472	073 981 8649	[email protected]

1.Coal City (Witbank)	Nkangala	English, SiSwati & IsiZulu	Mashiane, Michelle (Publisher)	013 690 2525	082 489 5954	[email protected]
2. Khanyisa News (Ermelo)	GertSibande District	English and Zulu	Austin Moyo (Publisher)		083 512 7096/ 071 219 3216/ 078 231 0019	[email protected]
3. Umjindi – Guardian (Barberton)	Elukwatini	SiSwati & English	BhekiMashile (Publisher)		076 748 9247	[email protected]
4. Bushbuckridge News(Hazyview)	Ehlanzeni District	Tsonga, Sepedi& English	NelisiweNdlovu (Publisher)	013 799 2186	0734901886	[email protected]
5. Ziwaphi News (Nelspruit)	Ehlanzeni	English & Swati	Tom Nkosi (Publisher)	013 752 6482	082 553 4067	[email protected]
6. Nkomazi Observer (Komartipoort)	Ehlanzeni	Siswati and English	MduduziMasimula (Publisher)		0763083530	[email protected]

1.Winelands Echo (Paarl)	Cape Winelands	Afrikaans & English	Joseph Bushby (Publisher)	021 862 9278	076 219 6534	[email protected][email protected]
2. Dizindaba Media (Cape Town)	City of Cape Town	Xhosa	Edward Mangxaba (Publisher)	021 591 1708 021 591 0408	078 328 2168/0	[email protected] / [email protected]
3. Treasure Magazine (Cape Town)	City of Cape Town	English, Afrikaans & Xhosa	Fadia Mohamed (Publisher)		021 592 1897/ 073 478 1728	[email protected]
4. Heartbeat 24/7 (Atlantis)	City of Cape Town	Afrikaans, Xhosa & English	Peter Lategan (Publisher)		082 4393 023	[email protected]

1. Die Horison (Upington)	Siyanda District	Afrikaans,Damara, Khoi, Xhosa & Tswana	John Cloete (Publisher)		083 416 4539	[email protected]
2. Kuruman Chronicle (Kuruman)	John TaoloGaetseye	Setswana and English	Yvonne Chabaesele (Publisher)		0783888259/0768682475	[email protected] [email protected]
3. Mmaiseng News (Pampierstad)	Francis Baard	English & Setswana	Sam Sera Publisher		0764980936/ 0732985963	[email protected]

1. Mmekgadigang News (Mahikeng)	NgakaModiriMolema District	Tswana & English	Aaron Maleke(Publisher)		0798845863	[email protected]
2. Northwest on Sunday (Mahikeng)	NgakaModiriMolema	English & Setswana	Paul Moola Publisher		076 063 1319	[email protected]

(b) (i) The list provided gives a view of projects that have completed their grant cycle who continue to receive any form of non financial support and projects that are currently in the cycle therefore receiving funding.

(ii) Project that are fully disbursed are likely to encounter challenges beyond the grant fund due to varying socio economic conditions in their areas of operation. These include challenges in retaining staff, printing consistantly due to delays in payments by clients including government, in some instances they experience challenges in paying rent and other operational costs.

(c) One project (Gandhi Development Trust) has informed the MDDA about the closure of its operations.

MR NN MUNZHELELE

DIRECTOR GENERAL [ACTING]

DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS

DATE:

MS AF MUTHAMBI (MP)

MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS

DATE:

Reply:

(1) The MDDA covers funding for basic operational costs to “kickstart” a project, and this therefore necessitates that the business owners find other sources of income in order to cover expenses that are not catered for in the grant. Non-financial support in the form of training, negotiating printing discounts, liaising with the GCIS and Media Buyers for advertising revenue is the additional support that the MDDA provides in order to assist the businesses stand on their feet

(2) MDDA projects receive financial and non-financial support from the agency. The non-financial support continues to be offered to projects even after the grant funding is complete and it is in the form of Learning Forums and Training Workshops that are relevant to the needs of the projects.

(3) The MDDA provides support to both existing and start up applicants. This is based on the applications received for additional support for the already self-established to promote media development and diversity as mandated through the MDDA Act. The MDDA has not conducted any study to ascertain whether the self-established are more likely to succeed even though not funded, however it suffice to note that, out of the 68 projects that have been funded by the MDDA since inception, 45 are currently on our database, and we are of the opinion that the MDDA has made significant strides and impact in empowering publishers in these communities.

(4) The MDDA projects submit reports to the agency on a quarterly basis as outlined in the Schedule of Particulars. What is detailed in the reports is an account of how the funds were used. The contents of the reports are the following – narrative report, financial report, valid tax clearance certificate, bank statements, schedule of paid stipends and invoices.

MR NN MUNZHELELE

DIRECTOR GENERAL [ACTING]

DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS

DATE:

MS AF MUTHAMBI (MP)

MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS

DATE:

Reply:

(1)(a) (i) 2013/2014: 80 % filled with permanent appointments

(ii) 2014/2015: 53 % filled with permanent appointments

(iii) 2015-2016: approved headcount is 36 positions per organogram as at February 20th 2016. 15 are occupied by permanent employees (41.7%), 5 are contractors supplied by Agencies (13.9%), 16 vacant positions to be filled (44.4%)

(b) The following positions are still vacant

• Chief Executive Officer (CEO);
• Chief Financial Officer (CFO);
• Company Secretary (Co. Sec.);
• Executive Secretary (Exec. Sec.);
• Internal Audit Manager;
• Risk Specialist;
• Knowledge Management Coordinator;
• Internal Audit Officer;
• Communications Officer;
• HR and Corporate Services Manager;
• HR Officer;
• Strategy, Policy Monitoring and Evaluation Director;
• Projects Director;
• Receptionist;
• Research and Capacity-Building Manager;
• Research and Capacity- Building Coordinator,
• Legal and Compliance Officer;
• Projects Manager: Broadcasting;
• Digital Media Coordinator
• Finance Administrator
• Finance Manager

(c) Positions have been vacant as per the following:

• Chief Executive Officer - since 1st July 2014. There is an acting CEO;
• Chief Financial Officer – since 1st January 2015 after the resignation of the last CFO. There is an interim CFO appointed on a contract basis;;
• Finance Manager – since 22nd October 2015. There is an interim Finance Manager appointed on a contract basis;
• Finance Administrator - since 17th June 2015;
• Company Secretary - since 11th March 2015. There is an interim Company Secretary appointed on a contract basis;
• Executive Secretary – since 1st March 2015. There is an acting Executive Secretary;
• Internal Audit Officer - since 1st January 2016 after the resignation of the last occupant of this position. The services are being provided by an external service provider in the interim;
• HR and Corporate Services Manager since 1st November 2014; There is an interim HR and Corporate Services Manager appointed on a contract basis;
• Projects Director, newly renamed and competencies revised (This position was previously called the Programme Director). The last fully appointed incumbent vacated this position on 31st May 2014. There is an Acting Programme Director.
• Receptionist position at MDDA has been vacant since 1st February 2015 when occupant of this position was appointed to the Executive Secretary position. There is an Acting Receptionist. Post In the process of being filled;
• Research and Capacity Building Manager - has been vacant since 16th May 2015;
• Research and Capacity Building Coordinator - since 25th April 2015;
• Legal and Contracts Manager – last occupied in 1st August 2014.This is no longer in the new organogram, but in its place is the revised position of Legal and Compliance Officer;
• Projects Manager: Broadcasting – vacant following resignation in February 29th 2016;
• Supply Chain Manager – position was vacated when incumbent resigned and it remained open from 10th June 2014 .Please note that this position has been revised down with the 2016 organogram and is now at Officer-level which has been filled.
• Risk Management Officer – since 18th October 2014. Please note that this position has been revised with the 2016 organogram and is now at Specialist-level.

Please note that the other five positions are new in the organogram approved in February 2016: Strategy, Policy Monitoring and Evaluation Director, Knowledge Management Coordinator, Communications Officer, (previously Communications and Marketing Officer), Digital Media Coordinator, and HR Officer.

(d) The MDDA strategic planning held in September 2015 assessed in depth the future direction of the MDDA in terms of the rapidly changing media landscape. This resulted in the identification of new/changed competencies being required within the MDDA and subsequently the Board revised the organogram as per the above. The vacancies were therefore on hold until the new organogram was approved in January 2016 by the Board.

(e) Recruitment is underway with five of the positions having been in January 2016 and the remaining advertised on 10 April 2016,

2. All the positions were identified as necessary to have in the revision of the organogram. Crucial for MDDA’s operations to run are CEO, CFO, PROGRAMMES DIRECTOR and STRATEGY, POLICY MONITORING & EVALUATION DIRECTOR.

To run a legal, compliant organisation, meet governance requirements, as well as be an efficient entity, the organisation needs the HR, COMPANY SECRETARY, RISK SPECIALIST, COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER, INTERNAL AUDIT, RISK, FINANCE

(3) The vacancies have been advertised.

(a) The vacancies were advertised in the Star Workplace and the City Press, and via the MDDA website.

(b) Five vacancies were advertised in January 2016 and the remaining 17 were advertised on 10 April 2016.

(4) (a) Four Consultants servicing the HR area have been hired.

(b) One World Human Capital – supplies Human resource services including job evaluation, job grading, salary benchmarking to the MDDA.

Holystic Approach - supplies recruitment services to the MDDA

Deloitte Consulting Temporary and Permanent Recruitment Agreement – supplier of recruitment services to the MDDA.

Kwinana and Associates – supplier of recruitment services to the MDDA

5. The MDDA has many strong points but for purposes of this exercise the focus is on the, mainly internal, challenges, which are in many cases also exciting opportunities for the MDDA:

• External factors include technological and business changes in the landscape.
• Staff are committed but under resourced.
• Need to identify skills gap and implement training / development: skills vs. qualifications.

MR NN MUNZHELELE

DIRECTOR GENERAL [ACTING]

DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS

DATE:

MS AF MUTHAMBI (MP)

MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS

DATE:

Reply:

No, not all winners have received their prize money yet.(a) 

 (a) Various reasons, including:

• Incorrect proof of banking supplied by artist and/or his Management Company.
• Non submission of certified copies of identification from artist
• No submission of supporting documents yet from artist and/or Management Company.

 (b) The following artists have not received payment:

• Best Kwaito Album – DJBongs;
• Best Remix Single – AKA;
• Best Duo/Group - DBN Nyts;
• Best Hip Hop - Casper Nyovest ;
• Best Afro-Pop Album – Nathi;
• Song of the Year – Nathi.

 (c) Three of the artists have submitted the required documentation and will be paid on 22 April 2016. The remaining two artists will be paid when their documentation is received.

 (d) EFT.

 

MR NN MUNZHELELE

DIRECTOR GENERAL [ACTING]

DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS

DATE:

MS AF MUTHAMBI (MP)

MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS

DATE:

Reply:

(a)(i) and (ii) see the link: http://www.pmg.org.za/files/RNW1058Circle.docx

(b) The allocation is done based on the applications received and budget available in the specific financial year.

(c) The criteria for funding is listed on the application forms that are easily downloadable from the MDDA website. Screening of the applications received is guided by the funding guidelines and criteria, which are based on the mandate of the MDDA as stipulated in Section 3 of the MDDA Act of 2002. These guidelines and criteria are also posted on the MDDA website for easy reference by the applicants. Please refer:

ttp://www.mdda.org.za/Application%20Requirements%20for%20MDDA%20F unding.pdf

2. Every financial year the MDDA engages the major national printing houses and negotiates printing discounts for all of its supported publications. These printing houses include CAXTON, PAARLCOLDSET and RISING SUN. The discounted rates range between 10% and 20% of the normal printing price, depending on the print run of each publication. During assessment of applications and engaging projects on budgeting, publishers are alerted to these discounts and are able to select a printer of their choice. The nearest printer to the publication is always a preferred option to avoid transport costs and the amount will be the discounted rates as quoted by the printers.

3. (a)(i) The MDDA research unit has compiled a standardised cost structure on rental, which acts as a guide.. The applicant advises on the area in which the office will be located, and an assessment is done on the standard rates of rental costs in the area. An estimate is recommended for approval, to which the beneficiary will be obliged to adhere to during implementation.

(a)(ii) The MDDA research unit has compiled a standardised cost structure on rental, which acts as a guide. The applicant advises on the area in which the office will be located, and an assessment is done on the standard rates of rental costs in the area. An estimate is recommended for approval, to which the beneficiary will be obliged to adhere to during implementation

(b)(i) The MDDA research unit has compiled a standardised cost structure on furniture and equipment, which acts as a guide. During on-site assessment, which involves budgeting, projects are engaged on these standardised costs from major retailers and the publisher advises which retailer is nearest, e.g. Game, Incredible Connexion etc. On approval, the Grant in Aid Agreement includes a clause which obliges the grantee to source three different quotes before procuring any equipment or furniture and purchase from the lowest bidder.

(b)(ii) The MDDA research unit has compiled a standardised cost structure on furniture and equipment, which acts as a guide. During on-site assessment, which involves budgeting, projects are engaged on these standardised costs from major retailers and the publisher advises which retailer is nearest, e.g. Game, Incredible Connexion etc. On approval, the Grant in Aid Agreement includes a clause which obliges the grantee to source three different quotes before procuring any equipment or furniture and purchase from the lowest bidder.

4. The applicants submit an application form together with a business plan amongst the documents required as part of compliance. If the applicant meets the criteria but the business plan does not have three year financial projections, the applicant will be required to submit these projections before an assessment is conducted on the project. During assessment, the MDDA official will probe these financial projections and all matters relating to sustainability plans. These form part of the Project Justification Reports that are submitted to the MDDA Board during adjudication. The Grant in Aid Agreement includes Annexure A - the Schedule of Particulars, which provides a detailed guide on how the funds will be spent over four tranches. These tranches are allocated over a cycle of 12 months, and if, at any time during this cycle, the project has not complied, corrective measures are put in place as provided in the Grant in Aid Agreement.

5. Applicants are required to submit, amongst other documents, their profiles or CVs; this also includes the copies or samples of their publications. Consideration is given based on the strength of the motivation, which includes the area in which the project will be based, and the experience, skills or qualifications demonstrated by the applicant. Business skills/background of the applicant is always an added advantage but not a deterrent. Experience in the publishing sector or media related qualifications are an added advantage. In instances where it has been identified that there are weakness in the applicant, but the project has strong relevance to Section 3 of the MDDA Act, the officer assessing the project may recommend that a mentor be allocated to the project for a certain period or recommend training.

 

 

MR NN MUNZHELELE

DIRECTOR GENERAL [ACTING]

DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS

DATE:

MS AF MUTHAMBI (MP)

MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS

DATE: