Questions and Replies
31 August 2022 - NO312
Whitfield, Mr AG to ask the Minister of Police
(1) Whether he has commissioned any studies and/or investigations into the decentralisation of policing services in the Republic; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details; (2) whether he intends to commission any such and/or investigations; if so , by which date will such studies and/or investigations be commissioned?
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31 August 2022 - NW2462
Ndlozi, Dr MQ to ask the Minister of Police
Whether the Crime Intelligence Division of the SA Police Service was involved in anyway in the investigation into the burglary at the Phala Phala farm; if not,what is the position in this regard; if so, how was it involved
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31 August 2022 - NO322
Terblanche, Mr OS to ask the Minister of Police
By what date is it envisaged that the recommendations of the (a) Marikana Commission of Enquiry, led by Judge I G Farlam, and (b0 Panel of Experts Report on Policing and Crowd Management, will be fully implemented ?
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31 August 2022 - NW2459
Shivambu, Mr F to ask the Minister of Police
(1) Whether the SA Police Service procured certain equipment (details furnished) to the value of R120 million in March 2020; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what was the equipment used for since it was purchased; (2) whether the required exemption certified was obtained from the Department of Justice and Correctional Services for the purchased of the equipment; if not, why not; if so, (a) on what date was the certificate obtained?
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31 August 2022 - NO327
Peacock, Ms NP to ask the Minister of Police
(a) What id the update on the current progress of the SA Police Service (SAPS) in the fight against gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF) and (b) which other campaigns does the SAPS run to ensure fight against GBVF is intensified ?
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31 August 2022 - NO311
Whitfield, Mr AG to ask the Minister of Police
Whether the SA Police Service has rendered security service to conferences and/or any other event of any political party since 1 April 2019; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the full costs of providing security services?
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30 August 2022 - NW510
Horn, Mr W to ask the Minister of Justice and Correctional Services
What is the number of referrals that were made to credit bureaus in terms of section 11 of the Maintenance Amendment Act, Act 9 of 2015, since the section became operational on 5 January 2018?
Reply:
The Department has not implemented the referral of to the credit bureaus of default orders as the Maintenance Amendment Act, 2015 (Act No. 9 of 2015). There is a gap in the current legislation which prevents the implementation of section 11 of Act No. 9 of 2015 as it does not create a correlative responsibility for the credit bureaus to receive the default orders from the Maintenance Clerks and Maintenance Officers. Although the Department developed an internal circular to guide the officials on how to deal with the forwarding of the default orders, this circular has not been implemented pending the legislative amendment of the provision of the Act which will include the correlative responsibility for the credit bureaus to receive and use this information against the defaulters’ credit rating. The Department is currently monitoring defaulters through keeping of a Database of Defaulters pending the amendment of the Act No. 9 of 2015.
The Department acknowledges the need for the speedy amendment of section 26 (2A) of the Act. In view of this gap, the Department has requested the Legislative Development Branch to include the amendment of the Act to create this corresponding obligation to enable the Credit Bureaus to receive the orders and act accordingly. An amendment will be made through the Judicial Matters Amendment Bill to be introduced in Parliament later on during the year.
30 August 2022 - NW2282
Weber, Ms AMM to ask the Minister of Justice and Correctional Services
Whether he will provide Ms A M M Weber with the statistics from each (a) maintenance court and (b) province in the 2020-21 financial year; (2) What is the total number of maintenance defaulters who have been blacklisted since it was enacted in 2018; (3) Whether he will furnish Ms A M M Weber with the breakdown of the figures of the blacklisted persons in each (a) maintenance court and (b) province in the (i) 2018-19, (ii) 2019-20 and (iii) 2020-21 financial years; if not, why not; if so, on what date?
Reply:
1. Yes, the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development (DoJ&CD) is able to provide maintenance statistics for each court and province for the period 2020-2021 financial year. The statistics below indicate the total number of applications made in respect of Civil Applications as indicated in Figure 1 below and Criminal Applications as indicated in Figure 2. A total number of 77 778 Civil Applications and 4 169 Criminal Applications were lodged during the 2020/2021 financial year
Figure 1: Maintenance Civil Application for the 2020/2021 financial year
Eastern Cape |
Free State |
Gauteng |
|||
Court |
Number of Applications |
Court |
Number of Applications |
Court |
Number of Applications |
Aberdeen |
15 |
Bethlehem |
378 |
Alexandra |
423 |
Adelaide |
10 |
Bethulie |
25 |
Atteridgeville |
444 |
Alexandria |
59 |
Bloemfontein |
1169 |
Benoni |
303 |
Alice |
60 |
Boshof |
15 |
Boksburg |
622 |
Aliwal North |
173 |
Bothaville |
53 |
Booysens |
231 |
Barkly East |
32 |
Botshabelo |
461 |
Brakpan |
159 |
Bedford |
27 |
Brandfort |
36 |
Bronkhorstspruit |
198 |
Bizana |
125 |
Bultfontein |
92 |
Cullinan |
87 |
Burgersdorp |
46 |
Clocolan |
54 |
Daveyton |
448 |
Butterworth |
204 |
Dealesville |
21 |
Ekangala |
88 |
Cala |
34 |
Dewetsdorp |
35 |
Fochville |
262 |
Cathcart |
13 |
Edenburg |
11 |
Germiston |
345 |
Centane |
39 |
Edenville |
20 |
Heidelberg |
127 |
Cofimvaba |
70 |
Excelsior |
52 |
Johannesburg |
885 |
Cradock |
159 |
Fauresmith |
38 |
Kagiso |
334 |
Dordrecht |
10 |
Ficksburg |
91 |
Kempton Park |
264 |
Dutywa |
136 |
Fouriesburg |
47 |
Krugersdorp |
136 |
East London |
629 |
Frankfort |
123 |
Kwa Thema |
169 |
Elliot |
30 |
Harrismith |
117 |
Lenasia |
12 |
Elliotdale |
64 |
Heilbron |
128 |
Mamelodi |
311 |
Ezibeleni |
69 |
Hennenman |
85 |
Meadowlands |
16 |
Flagstaff |
122 |
Hertzogville |
37 |
Meyerton |
172 |
Fort Beaufort |
71 |
Hobhouse |
12 |
Nigel |
167 |
Gelvandale |
125 |
Hoopstad |
54 |
Oberholzer |
324 |
Graaff-Reinet |
90 |
Jacobsdal |
66 |
Palm Ridge |
949 |
Grahamstown |
174 |
Jagersfontein |
37 |
Pretoria |
1219 |
Hankey |
106 |
Kestell |
24 |
Pretoria North |
354 |
Humansdorp |
263 |
Koffiefontein |
60 |
Randburg |
379 |
Indwe |
7 |
Koppies |
60 |
Randfontein |
361 |
Jamestown |
14 |
Kroonstad |
394 |
Roodepoort |
485 |
Jansenville |
29 |
Ladybrand |
73 |
Sebokeng |
447 |
Joubertina |
47 |
Lindley |
73 |
Soshanguve |
464 |
Keiskammahoek |
31 |
Makwane |
152 |
Soweto |
943 |
King Williams Town |
53 |
Marquard |
60 |
Springs |
169 |
Kirkwood |
97 |
Memel |
12 |
Tembisa |
1179 |
Kwa Nobuhle |
224 |
Odendaalsrus |
242 |
Tsakane |
204 |
Lady Frere |
67 |
Parys |
131 |
Vanderbijlpark |
343 |
Lady Grey |
23 |
Paul Roux |
42 |
Vereeniging |
167 |
Libode |
84 |
Petrus Steyn |
89 |
Westonaria |
190 |
Lusikisiki |
138 |
Petrusburg |
42 |
- |
- |
Maclear |
69 |
Philippolis |
6 |
- |
- |
Maluti |
162 |
Phuthaditjhaba |
224 |
- |
- |
Mdantsane |
405 |
Reddersburg |
10 |
- |
- |
Middelburg |
65 |
Reitz |
130 |
- |
- |
Middledrift |
59 |
Rouxville |
22 |
- |
- |
Molteno |
11 |
Sasolburg |
290 |
- |
- |
Motherwell |
716 |
Selosesha |
350 |
- |
- |
Mount Ayliff |
44 |
Senekal |
94 |
- |
- |
Mount Fletcher |
60 |
Smithfield |
30 |
- |
- |
Mount Frere |
71 |
Springfontein |
14 |
- |
- |
Mqanduli |
136 |
Steynsrus |
43 |
- |
- |
Mthatha |
417 |
Theunissen |
69 |
- |
- |
New Brighton |
697 |
Trompsburg |
26 |
- |
- |
Ngcobo |
125 |
Tseki |
106 |
- |
- |
Ngqamakhwe |
64 |
Tsheseng |
49 |
- |
- |
Ngqeleni |
182 |
Ventersburg |
52 |
- |
- |
Pearston |
1 |
Viljoenskroon |
117 |
- |
- |
Peddie |
54 |
Villiers |
62 |
- |
- |
Port Alfred |
1 |
Virginia |
205 |
- |
- |
Port Elizabeth |
805 |
Vrede |
83 |
- |
- |
Port St Johns |
72 |
Vredefort |
44 |
- |
- |
Queenstown |
187 |
Warden |
31 |
- |
- |
Qumbu |
66 |
Welkom |
598 |
- |
- |
Seymour |
1 |
Wepener |
46 |
- |
- |
Somerset East |
82 |
Wesselsbron |
71 |
- |
- |
Sterkspruit |
217 |
Winburg |
51 |
- |
- |
Sterkstroom |
13 |
Zastron |
85 |
- |
- |
Steytlerville |
6 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Stutterheim |
55 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Tabankulu |
61 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Tarkastad |
27 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Tsomo |
9 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Uitenhage |
177 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Venterstad |
30 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Whittlesea |
66 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Willowmore |
33 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Willowvale |
48 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Zwelitsha |
257 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Sub-Total |
9 320 |
Sub-Total |
7 619 |
Sub-Total |
14 380 |
Kwa-Zulu Natal |
Limpopo |
Mpumalanga |
|||
Court |
Number of Applications |
Court |
Number of Applications |
Court |
Number of Applications |
Babanango |
8 |
Bela - Bela |
129 |
Acornhoek |
3 |
Bergville |
38 |
Dzanani |
273 |
Amersfoort |
61 |
Camperdown |
167 |
Ga-Kgapane |
677 |
Amsterdam |
37 |
Chatsworth |
217 |
Giyani |
632 |
Balfour |
73 |
Colenso |
3 |
Groblersdal |
361 |
Barberton |
136 |
Dannhauser |
59 |
Lebowakgomo |
486 |
Bethal |
104 |
Dududu |
39 |
Lenyenye |
396 |
Breyten |
56 |
Dukuza |
20 |
Lephalale |
179 |
Bushbuckridge |
98 |
Dundee |
67 |
Louis Trichardt |
59 |
Carolina |
71 |
Durban |
384 |
Lulekani |
139 |
Delmas |
101 |
Ekuvukeni |
22 |
Mahwelereng |
467 |
Eerstehoek |
138 |
Emlazi |
518 |
Malamulele |
428 |
Emakhazeni |
54 |
Empangeni |
148 |
Mankweng |
507 |
Emalahleni |
634 |
Eshowe |
53 |
Modimolle |
201 |
Emgwenya |
26 |
Esikhawini |
198 |
Mokopane |
140 |
Ermelo |
195 |
Estcourt |
179 |
Mookgophong |
90 |
Evander |
338 |
Ezakheni |
122 |
Morebeng |
176 |
Graskop |
40 |
Glencoe |
36 |
Moutse |
91 |
Hendrina |
67 |
Greytown |
48 |
Musina |
244 |
Kabokweni |
295 |
Harding |
77 |
Mutale |
152 |
Komatiepoort |
14 |
Himeville |
19 |
Namakgale |
295 |
Kriel |
147 |
Hlabisa |
54 |
Nebo |
323 |
Kwamhlanga |
413 |
Hlanganani |
72 |
Nkowankowa |
431 |
Mashishing |
139 |
Howick |
149 |
Northam |
168 |
Mbibana |
134 |
Impendle |
51 |
Phalaborwa |
32 |
Mbombela |
98 |
Ingwavuma |
28 |
Phalala |
219 |
Mdutjana |
424 |
Inkanyezi |
101 |
Polokwane |
318 |
Middelburg |
439 |
Ixopo |
119 |
Praktiseer |
676 |
Mkhuhlu |
187 |
Izingolweni |
43 |
Sekhukhune |
475 |
Mkobola |
205 |
Kokstad |
54 |
Senwabarwana |
293 |
Morgenzon |
39 |
Kranskop |
17 |
Seshego |
617 |
Piet Retief |
97 |
Kwadukuza |
126 |
Thabazimbi |
149 |
Sabie |
54 |
Kwamsane |
37 |
Thohoyandou |
645 |
Secunda |
63 |
Kwangwanase |
56 |
Tiyani |
207 |
Standerton |
234 |
Ladysmith |
93 |
Tshilwavhusiku |
199 |
Thulamahashe |
185 |
Louwsburg |
3 |
Tshitale |
101 |
Tonga |
194 |
Madadeni |
258 |
Tzaneen |
57 |
Volksrust |
53 |
Magudu |
7 |
Vuwani |
215 |
Wakkerstroom |
9 |
Mahlabatini |
69 |
Waterval |
306 |
White River |
15 |
Maphumulo |
46 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Matatiele |
20 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Melmoth |
43 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Mooi River |
24 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Mpumalanga |
127 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Msinga |
51 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Mtubatuba |
131 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Mtunzini |
58 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Ncotshane |
110 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Ndwedwe |
50 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
New Hanover |
87 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Newcastle |
62 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Ngwelezane |
127 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Nkandla |
35 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Nongoma |
142 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Nqutu |
126 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Ntuzuma |
463 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Paulpietersburg |
41 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Phungashe |
19 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Pietermaritzburg |
410 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Pinetown |
619 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Point Branch Court |
165 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Pongola |
2 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Port Shepstone |
195 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Richmond |
22 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Scottburgh |
172 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Turton |
51 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Ubombo |
90 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Umbumbulu |
267 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Umzimkulu |
95 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Utrecht |
26 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Verulam |
354 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Vryheid |
86 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Weenen |
12 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Sub-total |
8 087 |
Sub-total |
11 553 |
Sub-total |
5 670 |
North West |
Northern Cape |
Western Cape |
|||
Court |
Number of Applications |
Court |
Number of Applications |
Court |
Number of Applications |
Atamelang |
65 |
Barkly West |
162 |
Albertinia |
18 |
Bloemhof |
105 |
Britstown |
26 |
Athlone |
451 |
Brits |
471 |
Calvinia |
72 |
Atlantis |
315 |
Christiana |
76 |
Carnarvon |
22 |
Beaufort West |
179 |
Coligny |
71 |
Colesberg |
95 |
Bellville |
635 |
Delareyville |
104 |
De Aar |
154 |
Bishop Lavis |
667 |
Ditsobotla |
151 |
Douglas |
130 |
Bluedowns |
498 |
Ganyesa |
87 |
Fraserburg |
19 |
Bonnievale |
82 |
Ga-Rankuwa |
707 |
Galeshewe |
294 |
Bredasdorp |
89 |
Groot Marico |
15 |
Garies |
14 |
Caledon |
268 |
Kgomotso |
70 |
Griquatown |
20 |
Calitzdorp |
52 |
Klerksdorp |
450 |
Groblershoop |
40 |
Cape Town |
367 |
Koster |
72 |
Hanover |
20 |
Ceres |
197 |
Lehurutshe |
91 |
Hartswater |
61 |
Clanwilliam |
197 |
Lichtenburg |
153 |
Hopetown |
71 |
George |
344 |
Madikwe |
116 |
Jan Kempdorp |
78 |
Goodwood |
2 |
Mmabatho |
476 |
Kakamas |
84 |
Grabouw |
24 |
Mogwase |
382 |
Kathu |
138 |
Heidelberg |
14 |
Orkney |
222 |
Keimoes |
61 |
Hermanus |
134 |
Ottosdal |
36 |
Kenhardt |
7 |
Hopefield |
47 |
Phokeng |
377 |
Kimberley |
427 |
Khayelitsha |
865 |
Potchefstroom |
373 |
Kuruman |
106 |
Knysna |
176 |
Rustenburg |
337 |
Mothibistad |
234 |
Kuils River |
379 |
Schweizer-Reneke |
119 |
Noupoort |
36 |
Laaiplek |
17 |
Stilfontein |
125 |
Olifantshoek |
35 |
Ladismith |
54 |
Swartruggens |
36 |
Pampierstad |
65 |
Laingsburg |
14 |
Taung |
143 |
Philipstown |
73 |
Malmesbury |
152 |
Temba |
623 |
Pofadder |
32 |
Mitchells Plain |
529 |
Ventersdorp |
117 |
Port Nolloth |
9 |
Montagu |
104 |
Vryburg |
129 |
Postmasburg |
194 |
Moorreesburg |
49 |
Wolmaransstad |
127 |
Prieska |
83 |
Mossel Bay |
56 |
Zeerust |
63 |
Richmond |
27 |
Murraysburg |
38 |
- |
- |
Springbok |
116 |
Nyanga |
433 |
- |
- |
Sutherland |
19 |
Oudtshoorn |
309 |
- |
- |
Upington |
261 |
Paarl |
413 |
- |
- |
Victoria West |
63 |
Piketberg |
90 |
- |
- |
Warrenton |
122 |
Porterville |
42 |
- |
- |
Williston |
8 |
Prince Albert |
47 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Riversdale |
79 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Robertson |
189 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Simons Town |
251 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Somerset West |
162 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Stellenbosch |
125 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Strand |
165 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Swellendam |
149 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Thembalethu |
104 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Tulbagh |
45 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Vanrhynsdorp |
101 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Vredenburg |
50 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Vredendal |
87 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Wellington |
61 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Wolseley |
17 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Worcester |
696 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Wynberg |
554 |
Sub-Total |
6 489 |
Sub-Total |
3 478 |
Sub-Total |
11 182 |
GRAND-TOTAL (CIVIL APPLICATIONS) |
77 778 |
Figure 2: Number of Criminal Applications for the 2020/2021 Financial Year
Eastern Cape |
Free State |
Gauteng |
|||
Court |
Number of Applications |
Court |
Number of Applications |
Court |
Number of Applications |
Aberdeen |
11 |
Bethulie |
0 |
Atteridgeville |
35 |
Adelaide |
10 |
Bloemfontein |
0 |
Benoni |
1 |
Aliwal North |
1 |
Bothaville |
0 |
Brakpan |
11 |
Bedford |
2 |
Botshabelo |
0 |
Bronkhorstspruit |
0 |
Bizana |
1 |
Brandfort |
0 |
Cullinan |
0 |
Butterworth |
1 |
Bultfontein |
72 |
Daveyton |
0 |
Centane |
5 |
Clocolan |
2 |
Ekangala |
0 |
Centane |
0 |
Dewetsdorp |
21 |
Fochville |
0 |
Cradock |
2 |
Edenburg |
1 |
Germiston |
0 |
Dutywa |
11 |
Edenville MC |
0 |
Heidelberg |
0 |
East London |
0 |
Excelsior |
0 |
Kempton Park |
2 |
Elliot |
8 |
Fauresmith |
2 |
Kwa Thema |
34 |
Elliotdale |
3 |
Ficksburg |
8 |
Meyerton |
4 |
Ezibeleni |
4 |
Frankfort |
5 |
Nigel |
4 |
Flagstaff |
4 |
Harrismith |
16 |
Oberholzer |
2 |
Grahamstown |
0 |
Heilbron |
2 |
Pretoria |
87 |
Hankey |
31 |
Hertzogville |
4 |
Pretoria North |
16 |
Humansdorp |
139 |
Hobhouse |
4 |
Randfontein |
1 |
Jansenville |
7 |
Hoopstad |
36 |
Roodepoort |
13 |
Keiskammahoek |
2 |
Jacobsdal |
28 |
Soshanguve |
14 |
King Williams Town |
2 |
Koffiefontein |
26 |
Springs |
12 |
Kirkwood |
2 |
Kroonstad |
0 |
Tsakane |
0 |
Maclear |
17 |
Ladybrand |
0 |
Vanderbijlpark |
26 |
Maluti |
0 |
Lindley |
2 |
Vereeniging |
0 |
Mdantsane |
0 |
Makwane |
15 |
Wynberg |
0 |
Middelburg |
1 |
Memel |
2 |
- |
- |
Motherwell |
1 |
Odendaalsrus |
11 |
- |
- |
Mount Ayliff |
0 |
Petrus Steyn |
1 |
- |
- |
Mount Fletcher |
0 |
Petrusburg |
11 |
- |
- |
New Brighton |
380 |
Philippolis |
10 |
- |
- |
Ngcobo |
0 |
Phuthaditjhaba |
3 |
- |
- |
Pearston |
5 |
Reddersburg |
8 |
- |
- |
Peddie |
0 |
Reitz |
12 |
- |
- |
Port Elizabeth |
109 |
Rouxville |
13 |
- |
- |
Queenstown |
67 |
Sasolburg |
63 |
- |
- |
Somerset East |
0 |
Senekal |
6 |
- |
- |
Sterkstroom |
2 |
Smithfield |
9 |
- |
- |
Steytlerville |
10 |
Springfontein |
2 |
- |
- |
Tabankulu |
0 |
Steynsrus |
0 |
- |
- |
Tarkastad |
6 |
Theunissen |
9 |
- |
- |
Uitenhage |
25 |
Trompsburg |
14 |
- |
- |
Whittlesea |
1 |
Tsheseng |
15 |
- |
- |
Willowmore |
1 |
Ventersburg |
2 |
- |
- |
Zwelitsha |
24 |
Villiers |
11 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Virginia |
70 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Vrede |
16 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Welkom |
195 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Wepener |
7 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Winburg |
13 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Zastron |
38 |
- |
- |
Sub-Total: 895 |
Sub-Total: 785 |
Sub-Total: 262 |
Kwa-Zulu Natal |
Limpopo |
Mpumalanga |
|||
Court |
Number of Applications |
Court |
Number of Applications |
Court |
Number of Applications |
Chatsworth |
0 |
Bela - Bela |
9 |
Amersfoort |
8 |
Colenso |
3 |
Dzanani |
55 |
Barberton |
0 |
Ekuvukeni |
0 |
Ga-Kgapane |
13 |
Bethal |
0 |
Emlazi |
0 |
Groblersdal |
0 |
Breyten |
0 |
Eshowe |
0 |
Lebowakgomo (Thabamoopo) |
2 |
Delmas |
0 |
Estcourt |
3 |
Lenyenye |
27 |
Eerstehoek |
2 |
Ezakheni |
2 |
Lephalale |
0 |
Ermelo |
3 |
Ezakheni |
0 |
Louis Trichardt |
4 |
Evander |
4 |
Greytown |
0 |
Lulekani |
1 |
Graskop |
4 |
Harding |
6 |
Mahwelereng |
0 |
Mashishing |
0 |
Himeville |
0 |
Malamulele |
30 |
Mbibana (Vaalbank) |
0 |
Hlabisa |
0 |
Mankweng |
25 |
Mbombela (Nelspruit) |
0 |
Hlanganani |
1 |
Modimolle |
8 |
Mhala / Thulamahashe |
0 |
Howick |
7 |
Mokopane |
9 |
Middelburg |
2 |
Inkanyezi Nyoni Madadeni |
0 |
Mookgophong |
30 |
Middelburg |
1 |
Mooi River |
3 |
Morobeng (Sekgosese) |
2 |
Mkobola |
5 |
Mtunzini |
0 |
Moutse |
1 |
Morgenzon |
13 |
Ncotshane |
0 |
Musina |
0 |
Sabie |
0 |
Newcastle |
2 |
Namakgale |
36 |
Secunda |
1 |
Ntuzuma |
0 |
Nebo |
2 |
Standerton |
3 |
Paulpietersburg |
1 |
Nkowankowa |
7 |
Volksrust |
4 |
Pietermaritzburg |
0 |
Phalaborwa |
8 |
Wakkerstroom |
2 |
Pinetown |
2 |
Phalala |
1 |
White River |
4 |
Port Shepstone |
0 |
Polokwane |
0 |
- |
- |
Scottburgh |
0 |
Praktiseer |
5 |
- |
- |
Umzimkulu |
0 |
Sekhukhune |
0 |
- |
- |
Utrecht |
0 |
Senwabarwana |
60 |
- |
- |
Vryheid |
1 |
Seshego |
12 |
- |
- |
Weenen |
0 |
Thabazimbi |
17 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Thohoyandou |
0 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Tiyani |
25 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Tshilwavhusiku |
22 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Tshilwavhusiku |
0 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Tshitale |
40 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Vuwani |
27 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Waterval |
60 |
- |
- |
Sub-Total: 31 |
Sub-Total: 538 |
Sub-Total: 56 |
North West |
Northern Cape |
Western Cape |
|||
Court |
Number of Applications |
Court |
Number of Applications |
Court |
Number of Applications |
Atamelang |
2 |
Barkly West |
0 |
Albertinia |
11 |
Bloemhof |
0 |
Britstown |
6 |
Athlone |
27 |
Brits |
11 |
Calvinia |
4 |
Atlantis |
4 |
Coligny |
1 |
Carnarvon |
10 |
Beaufort West |
39 |
Ditsobotla |
1 |
Colesberg |
0 |
Bellville |
13 |
Ga-Rankuwa |
0 |
De Aar |
19 |
Bishop Lavis |
72 |
Klerksdorp |
0 |
Douglas |
17 |
Bluedowns |
20 |
Lichtenburg |
1 |
Fraserburg |
0 |
Bonnievale |
5 |
Madikwe |
1 |
Galeshewe |
16 |
Bredasdorp |
1 |
Mmabatho |
3 |
Griquatown |
10 |
Calitzdorp |
13 |
Ottosdal |
0 |
Groblershoop |
0 |
Cape Town |
11 |
Potchefstroom |
32 |
Kakamas |
49 |
Ceres |
0 |
Rustenburg |
1 |
Kathu |
2 |
Clanwilliam |
1 |
Schweizer-reneke |
5 |
Keimoes |
7 |
George |
2 |
Swartruggens |
1 |
Kenhardt |
4 |
Heidelberg |
0 |
Temba |
3 |
Kuruman |
7 |
Heidelberg |
1 |
Ventersdorp |
1 |
Mothibistad |
0 |
Hopefield |
32 |
Vryburg |
0 |
Pampierstad |
0 |
Khayelitsha |
8 |
Wolmaransstad |
2 |
Philipstown |
23 |
Kuils River |
30 |
- |
- |
Pofadder |
21 |
Ladismith |
0 |
- |
- |
Hanover |
0 |
Ladismith |
2 |
- |
- |
Hartswater |
4 |
Laingsburg |
2 |
- |
- |
Hopetown |
7 |
Malmesbury |
39 |
- |
- |
Jan Kempsdorp |
9 |
Mitchells Plain |
35 |
- |
- |
Port Nolloth |
2 |
Montagu |
1 |
- |
- |
Postmasburg |
24 |
Moorreesburg |
9 |
- |
- |
Prieska |
8 |
Mossel Bay |
8 |
- |
- |
Sutherland |
0 |
Nyanga |
46 |
- |
- |
Upington |
144 |
Oudtshoorn |
66 |
- |
- |
Warrenton |
14 |
Paarl |
121 |
- |
- |
Williston |
9 |
Piketberg |
22 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Porterville |
31 |
- |
- |
- |
Prince Albert |
4 |
|
- |
- |
- |
- |
Riversdale |
75 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Robertson |
9 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Simon's Town |
0 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Somerset West |
8 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Stellenbosch |
8 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Strand |
1 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Swellendam |
86 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Thembalethu |
0 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Tulbagh |
3 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Uniondale |
0 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Wellington |
1 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Wolseley |
4 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Worcester |
40 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Wynberg |
210 |
Sub-Total: 65 |
Sub-Total: 416 |
Sub-Total: 1 121 |
|||
Grand Total: 4 169 |
2. The DoJ&CD has not implemented the Act as a result of a gap in the enabling provision. Whereas the Department initially developed guidelines to initiate the process to implement section 26(2A) of the Maintenance Act, 1998 (Act No. 99 of 1998) (the Act), it was realised that there is no provision creating a corresponding obligation for the Credit Bureaus to receive and use the information as provided for in the Act.
In view of this gap, the Department has requested the Legislative Development Branch to include the amendment of the Act to create this corresponding obligation to enable the Credit Bureaus to receive the orders and act accordingly. An amendment will be made through the Judicial Matters Amendment Bill to be introduced in Parliament later on during the year.
The “Blacklisting” provision of the Act, section 26(2A) cannot be implemented as it stands, and therefore the Department cannot provide statistics on the number of defaulters who have been blacklisted.
3. The DoJ&CD is unable to provide the breakdown figures of the blacklisted persons in each maintenance court and province for the specified periods since the provision could not be implemented as indicated above.
END
29 August 2022 - NW1355
Madokwe, Ms P to ask the Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy
Following recent complaints from Benoni residents who are petitioning against unlawful mining in their backyards, (a) how far has his department progressed in (i) formalising artisanal mining and (ii) addressing the backlog of mining licences and (b) what steps has his department taken to equip artisanal miners with the necessary mining (i) expertise and (ii) equipment?
Reply:
(a)(i) The Small Scale Mining (SSM) Framework aimed at formalising artisanal mining is in place (30th March 2022 gazetted Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining Policy). However, the support will be provided without compromising environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles and therefore where human settlements are established mining cannot be conducted. The rehabilitation of derelict and ownerless mines is aimed at closing shafts/tunnels used by illegal operators to access areas where no authority to mine can be given. Illegal Mining is prohibited by law and security agencies SAPS is the lead agent dealing with illegal mining in the country including on people’s backyards. Perpetrators of illegal mining activities will be liable for prosecution. (ii) the Department is constantly working on eradicating the backlog with the main focus on mining rights.
(b) (i) The DMRE introduced a Women Diggers programme. The Department set aside funds to support women to participate in the small-scale mining. 23 women received theoretical and on-the-job practical training on small-scale mining facilitated by Mintek and Mining companies. The mining companies provided on the job training. The department is now facilitating the permit application and funding for some of the women diggers who have completed training and identified sites for mining. (ii) In terms of assisting the small-scale miners with mining equipment’s the framework objective is to ensure that the collaboration between different economic departments (Small Business Development and Trade, Investment and Competition) is enhanced and formalised. Furthermore, the DMRE regional managers continues to provide small-scale miners with relevant information and guidance regarding institutions where they could be equipped with necessary and relevant skills
29 August 2022 - NW2161
Gondwe, Dr M to ask the Minister of Public Service and Administration
(1) By what date does he envisage will a Head of Administration for the Public Service likely be appointed to manage the career incidents of (a) Heads of Department (HODs) and (b) Director-Generals (DGs); (2) whether the specified appointment will be made before and/or after the implementation of the policy proposal to increase the term of office for HODs and DGs from the existing 5 years to 10 years, subject to performance; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
1. The role of a Head of the Public Service is being provided for in legislative amendments to the Public Service Act, 1994. The draft Public Service Amendment Bill envisages this role to be undertaken by the Director-General in the Presidency to, amongst others, support the President in managing the appointment and career incidents of national heads of department. The processing of the Public Service Amendment Bill is underway and it is anticipated that the Bill will be submitted to Parliament in the 2022/2023 financial year. As an interim measure, the Director-General in the Presidency has already been tasked with this role and the support in this regard has been provided for in the Presidency.
2. The research and the policy development to inform the tenure of heads of department is still underway as part of the project on the professionalization of the Public Service. Once completed, the necessary amendments will be factored in the further amendment to the Public Service Act.
End
29 August 2022 - NW1106
Ismail, Ms H to ask the Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy
(a) What is the total number of all mines operating in each province, (b) who are the owners of the specified mines and (c) what has been their social responsibility contribution in the past five years?
Reply:
a) The number of operating mines in all provinces is 573
b) and (c) Please see “Annexure A”
26 August 2022 - NW2284
Weber, Ms AMM to ask the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs
(1) What steps will she and/or her department take to assist the community of Doornkop in Gauteng that needs help with water supply as the local municipality does not have sufficient water supply and service delivery is lacking (details furnished); (2) What intervention measures will she put in place in order to provide water to the entire area as the current bore holes cannot meet the demand and the occupants of the informal part of Doornkop are connecting pipes to the main water supply line and they use all the water before it reaches the community; (3) Whether she has been informed that on 19 September 2020 a notice was going to be delivered to the occupiers of Doornkop who illegally connected to the borehole; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, (a) on what date was the notice served, (b) will she furnish Ms A M M Weber with a copy of the notice and (c) how will she ensure that the notice will be enforced?
Reply:
This question should be directed to the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) because in terms of the National Water Act, 1998 (Act No. 36 of 1998), the DWS is responsible for the regulation of water use in South Africa by ensuring that water is allocated equitably and used beneficially in the public interest. Furthermore, the DWS is mandated to protect, manage and control the groundwater resources of the country.
It is hereby recommended that this PQ 2284 be re-directed to the Department of Water and Sanitation in accordance with their mandate provided by the relevant legislation.
26 August 2022 - NW1215
Groenewald, Mr IM to ask the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs
(1) With regard to the implementation and roll-out of the District Development Model (DDM) policy, (a) what total amount has been spent to date, (b) at which districts have the money been spent and (c) on which particular DDM projects have the money been spent; (2) whether she will make a statement on the matter
Reply:
(1) The District Development Model (DDM) approach was approved by Cabinet in August 2019. Cabinet also approved that the DDM should be piloted in three areas, namely eThekwini (Kwa-Zulu Natal), OR Tambo (Eastern Cape) and Waterberg (Limpopo). Subsequently, the Department of Cooperative Governance (DCOG) entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with the Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) on 3 March 2020 to act as the implementing agent to the department for the establishment of the Programme Management Office (PMO) and rolling out Phase 1 of the DDM in the three pilots.
(a) The total actual expenditure incurred as at 28 February 2022 amounted to R88,2 million.
(b) The funding was spent on the establishment of the PMO and the three pilot districts, namely eThekwini, OR Tambo and Waterberg.
(c) The following DDM projects were funded from the expenditure mentioned in (a) above:
- Establishment of the PMO (staffing and operational costs);
- Establishment of the three pilot hubs (staffing and operational costs);
- Strengthening the capacity of the National Disaster Management Centre (staffing costs);
- Development of the One Plans for the three pilots;
- Integrated Urban Development Framework (IUDF) – development of four (4) Capital Expenditure Frameworks and five (5) Infrastructure Asset Management Plans for identified Intermediate City Municipalities;
- Development of the National Local Economic Development Implementation Plan;
- Conducting of a feasibility study for the implementation of Shared Services in OR Tambo and Waterberg pilots;
- Development of the DDM Integrated Monitoring and Evaluation Framework and associated draft Process and Procedure Manual; and
- Development of the DDM Information Management System solution architecture, cloud hosting environment and One Plan prototype.
(2) No, the Minister does not intend to make statement on the matter.
26 August 2022 - NW2159
Gondwe, Dr M to ask the Minister of Public Service and Administration
(1)With reference to his reply to question 477 on 9 May 2022, what total number of the 2 412 senior managers within the Public Service who do not have the qualifications required for the positions that they currently occupy, were appointed before the Public Service Regulations of 2016 came into effect; (2) what is the breakdown of the departments that updated the qualifications of their senior managers on the Personal and Salary System (PERSAL) between 31 October 2021 and 31 January 2022; (3) whether his department extended the deadline for senior managers to update their qualifications on the PERSAL system; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details; (4) at what stage will his department employ punitive measures to address the issue of the slow pace of senior managers updating their qualifications on the PERSAL system; (5) at what stage will his department conduct an investigation into the issue of senior managers within the Public Service not having the qualifications for the positions that they currently occupy?
Reply:
1. According to the PERSAL information, a total number of 1819 Senior Managers who do not have required qualifications were appointed before the Public Service Regulations of 2016.
2. (a) Breakdown for National departments
Department |
Qualification updates by 31 October 2021 |
Qualification updates by 31 January 2022 |
Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development |
72 |
70 |
Communications and Digital Technologies |
15 |
14 |
Correctional Services |
55 |
52 |
Education |
1 |
0 |
Employment and Labour |
48 |
47 |
Higher Education and Training |
50 |
49 |
Human Settlements |
30 |
29 |
International Relations and Cooperation |
32 |
30 |
Justice and Constitutional Development |
152 |
147 |
National School of Government |
4 |
3 |
National Treasury |
64 |
63 |
Public Enterprises |
13 |
11 |
Public Works and Infrastructure |
48 |
47 |
Science and Innovation |
14 |
13 |
Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities |
8 |
2 |
(b) Breakdown for Provincial departments
Eastern Cape
Department |
Qualification updates by 31 October 2021 |
Qualification updates by 31 January 2022 |
None |
Free State
Department |
Qualification updates by 31 October 2021 |
Qualification updates by 31 January 2022 |
Agriculture |
18 |
17 |
Office of the Premier |
8 |
7 |
Police, Roads and Transport |
11 |
6 |
Provincial Treasury |
6 |
5 |
Gauteng
Department |
Qualification updates by 31 October 2021 |
Qualification updates by 31 January 2022 |
Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs |
15 |
14 |
Education |
44 |
36 |
Health |
53 |
51 |
Infrastructure Development |
12 |
11 |
Office of the Premier |
33 |
31 |
Provincial Treasury |
29 |
27 |
Roads and Transport |
20 |
19 |
KwaZulu-Natal
Department |
Qualification updates by 31 October 2021 |
Qualification updates by 31 January 2022 |
Finance |
19 |
17 |
Human Settlement |
7 |
5 |
Office of the Premier |
15 |
14 |
Limpopo
Department |
Qualification updates by 31 October 2021 |
Qualification updates by 31 January 2022 |
Health |
39 |
38 |
Office of the Premier |
8 |
7 |
Sport and Culture |
5 |
4 |
Mpumalanga
Department |
Qualification updates by 31 October 2021 |
Qualification updates by 31 January 2022 |
Agriculture, Rural Development, Land and Environmental Affairs |
7 |
6 |
Public Works, Roads and Transport |
13 |
12 |
North West
Department |
Qualification updates by 31 October 2021 |
Qualification updates by 31 January 2022 |
Community Safety and Transport Management |
5 |
4 |
Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs |
9 |
8 |
Office of the Premier |
15 |
14 |
Northern Cape
Department |
Qualification updates by 31 October 2021 |
Qualification updates by 31 January 2022 |
Office of the Premier |
8 |
7 |
Sport, Arts and Culture |
7 |
6 |
Western Cape
Department |
Qualification updates by 31 October 2021 |
Qualification updates by 31 January 2022 |
Office of the Premier |
16 |
15 |
3. There was no extension provided to departments, departments are gradually responding to circular HRD0301 to update PERSAL data.
4. Currently capturing of qualification on PERSAL is not mandatory and no punitive measures are employed. Until such time when capturing of qualification on PERSAL is made mandatory, then the department will employ punitive measures.
5. PERSAL is specifically designed for payment of employees’ salaries and capturing of qualification is not mandatory. However, to monitor compliance in terms of the implementation of the PSR, 2016 and the Directive on compulsory capacity development, mandatory training days and minimum entry requirements for members of senior management service in the Public Service, the Department will prepare individual letters to Head of Departments requesting them to provide proof of qualifications for Senior Managers who were appointment during the implementation of the Public Service Regulations, 2016 and the said Directive.
26 August 2022 - NW1357
Madokwe, Ms P to ask the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs
Whether she has the power to take steps against those accountable for failing to make payments throughout the years to Eskom, noting that a number of municipalities in the Free State owe Eskom millions of rand, despite collecting cash from communities over the years and as a result communities such as Ward 18 in the Dihlabeng Local Municipality have been without electricity for weeks, despite the specified municipality verifying that the total sum due to Eskom has been paid as they have been on prepaid electricity for years in which case they owe Eskom no money; if not, what recourse do communities, who are being penalised as a result of government incompetence, have in order to address the specified issue; if so, what steps does she intends to take?
Reply:
In terms of section 139(7) of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996, the national executive must intervene in terms of section 139(4) or (5) if the provincial executive cannot or does not adequately exercise the powers or perform the functions referred to in subsection 139(4) or (5) of the Constitution.
The Department of Cooperative Governance (DCoG), as part of the Inter-Ministerial Task Team (IMTT) chaired by the Deputy President, His Excellency Mr David Mabuza, on electricity with the Department of Public Enterprises (DPE), National Treasury (NT), the South African Local Government Association (SALGA), Eskom and the Department of Energy (DE), is leading a responsible citizenry campaign to educate consumers on the benefits of paying for municipal services and rates. All Departments are also required to support the campaign by ensuring that they settle their debt with municipalities. Stakeholder engagements have been undertaken with various municipalities to discuss the support and the institutionalisation of the campaign in each municipality.
In line with the Inter-governmental Relations Framework Act, the Department appointed inter-governmental dispute resolution facilitators in all provinces to deal with inter-governmental disputes and to process and verify the amount of debt owed by organs of state to municipalities, and in turn the debt owed by municipalities to Eskom and water boards.
26 August 2022 - NW2063
Ceza, Mr K to ask the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs
In light of the escalating crime, gender-based violence and femicide in Escort, Emangweni, which measures of intervention have been taken by her and/or her department with regard to the failure of the Premier of KwaZulu-Natal to sign the Petermaritzburg High Court judgment on the reinstatement of the rightful heir to the throne in that traditional community?
Reply:
I have been advised by the Department of Traditional Affairs that the court judgement directed that the matter be referred to the family to start the process of identifying the rightful heir anew and the Kwa-Zulu Natal Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs has advised that they are facilitating the process. The KZN province has further indicated that after initial delays emanating from them seeking legal advice on the matter, they are now in the process of formalising the withdrawal of recognition of ibamba and the reinstatement of inkosi in his position.
26 August 2022 - NW2351
Gondwe, Dr M to ask the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs
What (a) total number of public servants are currently serving as public representatives, namely serving as councillors, mayors, deputy mayors and the like and (b) is the breakdown of the specified figure in each (i) national and (ii) provincial department?
Reply:
1. I have been advised by the Department of Cooperative Governance that the following response is based on information that was obtained from the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) on persons that are presently serving as members of municipal councils, and which was subsequently forwarded to the Department of Public Service and Administration (DPSA) to verify their details against records that are maintained on the Personal and Salary System (PERSAL).
a) According to the information provided by the DPSA, there are 281 total number of public servants that are currently serving as councillors in the municipal councils as at 31 May 2022.
b) The tables below provide the national and provincial departmental breakdown of the specified councillors, respectively:
i. National Departments
National Departments |
Cllrs |
Total |
|
PR |
WD |
||
Total |
19 |
11 |
30 |
Correctional Services |
5 |
- |
5 |
Employment and Labour |
- |
1 |
1 |
Higher Education and Training |
12 |
9 |
21 |
Justice and Constitutional Development |
- |
1 |
1 |
Police |
2 |
- |
2 |
ii. Provincial Departments
Provincial Departments |
Cllrs |
Total |
||
PR |
WD |
|||
Total |
144 |
107 |
251 |
|
Eastern Cape |
Total |
11 |
5 |
16 |
Education |
8 |
3 |
11 |
|
Health |
1 |
2 |
3 |
|
Roads and Public works |
1 |
- |
1 |
|
Transport |
1 |
- |
1 |
|
Free State |
Total |
4 |
6 |
10 |
Education |
4 |
3 |
7 |
|
Health |
. |
3 |
3 |
|
Gauteng |
Total |
3 |
3 |
6 |
Education |
3 |
2 |
5 |
|
Human Settlements |
. |
1 |
1 |
|
KwaZulu-Natal |
Total |
74 |
76 |
150 |
Agriculture and Rural Development |
1 |
- |
1 |
|
Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs |
- |
2 |
2 |
|
Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs |
1 |
- |
1 |
|
Education |
64 |
65 |
129 |
|
Health |
5 |
7 |
12 |
|
Office of the Premier |
- |
1 |
1 |
|
Social Development |
2 |
1 |
3 |
|
Transport |
1 |
- |
1 |
|
Limpopo |
Total |
29 |
9 |
38 |
Agriculture and Rural Development |
1 |
- |
1 |
|
Co-operative Governance, Human Settlements and Traditional Affairs |
2 |
- |
2 |
|
Economic Development, Environment and Tourism |
- |
1 |
1 |
|
Education |
19 |
4 |
23 |
|
Health |
3 |
1 |
4 |
|
Social Development |
2 |
1 |
3 |
|
Sports, Arts and Culture |
1 |
2 |
3 |
|
Transport and Community Safety |
1 |
- |
1 |
|
Mpumalanga |
Total |
7 |
4 |
11 |
Community Safety, Security and Liaison |
- |
1 |
1 |
|
Education |
4 |
3 |
7 |
|
Health |
1 |
- |
1 |
|
Public Works, Roads and Transport |
2 |
- |
2 |
|
North West |
Total |
2 |
1 |
3 |
Education |
2 |
- |
2 |
|
Social Development |
- |
1 |
1 |
|
Northern Cape |
Total |
12 |
3 |
15 |
Education |
7 |
1 |
8 |
|
Health |
5 |
1 |
6 |
|
Roads and Public Works |
- |
1 |
1 |
|
Western Cape |
Total |
2 |
- |
2 |
Education |
2 |
- |
2 |
25 August 2022 - NW1412
Mathulelwa, Ms B to ask the Minister of Small Business Development
By what date will (a) permits and (b) tools of trade be provided to (i) struggling street vendors along the N2 and (ii) small-scale fisheries in KwaZulu-Natal as a means to develop their businesses?
Reply:
(a) The Department of Small Business Development (DSBD) has engaged the South African Local Government Association (SALGA) to ensure that municipalities speed up the process of issuing permits to street vendors as this mandate resides with local government.
(b)(i)&(ii) The DSBD is working tirelessly with its entities, the Small Business Development Agency (Seda) and the Small Enterprise Finance Agency (sefa), together with local municipalities in KwaZulu-Natal to support informal and micro businesses that are conducting trade in many areas within the province. Local municipalities continuously approach the Department to implement its programmes to support these businesses in areas that have been identified as requiring urgent assistance particularly in rural areas and in locations along the N2 highway.
The three main programmes that the DSBD and its entities implements to support traders are the Informal and Micro Enterprise Development Programme, the Craft Support Programme as well as the Fruit and Vegetable Support Scheme. Local municipalities together with relevant business associations are encouraged to engage their local Seda offices to arrange for interventions aimed at targeted communities along the N2 for the provision of relevant tools and other business development support.
The DSBD further has signed off an MOU to collaborate with the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and Environment (DFFE) on several areas. One of these areas focuses on the fishing industry. The DFFE has issued fishing rights of up to 15 years to fishing co-operatives along the coastal communities in South Africa, some of which are in KwaZulu-Natal. The Department has found that most of them have little or no proper fishing equipment and tools including protective gear.
Some of them have received training but others still need to be capacitated or trained on several skills including but not limited to business training, financial management, safety protocols in water, co-ops training, etc. The DSBD and its entities are collaborating with DFFE in developing appropriate programmes and interventions to speedily address these gaps.
STELLA NDABENI-ABRAHAMS
MINISTER: DEPARTMENT OF SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
25 August 2022 - NW1609
Gondwe, Dr M to ask the Minister of Public Service and Administration
(1)(a) What was the total number of vacant posts for the positions of (i) DirectorGeneral and (ii) Head of Department in the (aa) 2020-21 and (bb) 2021-22 financial years and (b) on date is it envisaged that the posts will be filled, in each case, broken down in terms of each national and provincial department; (2) (a) what is the total number of public servants who were on suspension with full pay in the specified financial years and (b)(i) for what period of time have the specified public servants been on suspension with full pay and (ii) at what cost to the State, in each case, broken down in terms of each national and provincial department?
Reply:
1 (a) (i) (aa) 2020/21 financial year: There were 10 vacant posts of Directors-General in National Departments. Annexure A.
(bb) 2021/22 financial year: There are 10 vacant posts of Directors-General in National Departments. Annexure A.
(ii) (aa) 2020/21 financial year: There were 26 vacant posts of Heads of Department in Provincial Departments. Annexure A.
(bb) 2021/22 financial year: There are 27 vacant posts of Heads of Department in Provincial Departments. Annexure A.
(b) The Minister has supported the President in the provision of delegations of authority for all vacant National Director-General posts. The prerogative to fill a HoD post provincially resides with the relevant Premier.
The Minister for the Public Service and Administration as per Section 3 of the Public Service Act, 1994 is responsible establishing norms and standards for the Public Service relating to-
(a) the functions of the public service;
(b) the organisational structures and establishments of departments and other organisational and governance arrangements in the public service;
(c) the conditions of service and other employment practices for employees;
(d) labour relations in the public service;
(e) health and wellness of employees;
(f) information management in the public service;
(g) electronic government;
(h) integrity, ethics, conduct and anti-corruption in the public service; and
(i) transformation, reform, innovation and any other matter to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the public service and its service delivery to the public.
It must be noted that the filling of a post within a department is the responsibility of the relevant executive authority in terms of Section 3(7) of the Public Service Act, 1994. The practice of recruitment is decentralised to the relevant Executive Authority.
The MPSA and DPSA continue to support departments through policy and setting of standards in order to efficiently fill vacancies within the parameters of the legislative framework. The responsibility to fill such vacant posts reside with the relevant Executive Authority.
2. The information was downloaded from PERSAL on 04th May 2022, and excludes data from Defence and State Security Agency.
(a) The total number of public servants who are on suspension with full pay are as follows:
(aa) 478 for the 2020-2021 year
(bb) 584 for the 2021-2022 year
(b) For the period of time the above public servants have been on suspension with full pay see the attached annexures B and C (column named “no days suspended”).
(ii) For the cost to the State, broken down in terms of each national and provincial department, see the attached annexures B and C (column named “cost”).
25 August 2022 - NW1499
Mathulelwa, Ms B to ask the Minister of Small Business Development
What measures has her department put in place to support small businesses in townships in order to counter the narrative that spaza shops owned and/or run by foreign nationals are taking over businesses owned by South Africans?
Reply:
The Spaza Shop Support Programme as implemented by the Small Business Development Portfolio (the Department of Small Business Development [DSBD], the Small Enterprise Development Agency [Seda] and the Small Enterprise Finance Agency [sefa] is linked to a broader process of value chain development within the retail space of spaza shops that are owned by South Africans. This includes the concurrent linking up of beneficiaries with wholesalers, bulk buying arrangements done through South African Spaza Support Associations, access to SMME products at wholesalers by South African-owned spaza shops through localisation efforts of the DSBD and its entities as well as the formalisation and strengthening of these South African-owned spaza shops by working with municipalities and the Banking sector.
Secondly, the DSBD has facilitated the participation of relevant public sector and private sector role-players in the development and strengthening of spaza shops that are owned by South Africans by providing access to the tools developed by these role-players. This equips South African spaza shops to become more competitive within the areas in which they operate.
Thirdly, the Department is reviewing the Businesses Act no.71 of 1991 with the intention of amending the legislation to provide for norms and standards, a common business licensing framework and better protection for South African informal traders including spaza shops. The proposed amendments would also include provisions for the Minister to issue regulations and directives necessary for the effective implementation of the Act.
In addition to the above the DSBD is assisting with the transitioning of informal spaza shops to formality by providing assistance with regulatory requirements and instruments such as company registration and compliance with tax and labour legislation through Seda. This transition allows South African spaza shops to gain access to opportunities for growth and sustainability within the mainstream economy as described under the first point above.
Through all these efforts, the DSBD can capture and record South African spaza shops into a single database that allows the state to monitor and regulate the trends within the retail space that is occupied by spaza shops while at the same time providing support to South African spaza shops as described above.
As of 31 March 2022, non-financial support was provided to 10 574 Spaza shops through Seda. Furthermore, through sefa we approved and disbursed funding to 5 907 Spaza shops to the value of R36 945 500.00 which facilitated 6 633 jobs.
STELLA NDABENI-ABRAHAMS
MINISTER: DEPARTMENT OF SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
25 August 2022 - NW2349
Gondwe, Dr M to ask the Minister of Public Service and Administration
What (a) total number of senior managers in the Public Service did not have the qualifications required for the positions that they currently occupy as at 1 May 2022 and (b) is the breakdown of the specified figure in each (i) national and (ii) provincial department?
Reply:
a) 2 364
b)
(i) NATIONAL DEPARTMENTS
Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development |
72 |
Basic Education |
7 |
Civilian Secretariat for the Police Service |
2 |
Communication and Digital Technologies |
14 |
Cooperative Governance |
32 |
Correctional Services |
51 |
Employment and Labour |
46 |
Environment, Forestry and Fisheries |
20 |
Government Communication and Information System |
5 |
Health |
41 |
Higher Education and Training |
47 |
Home Affairs |
48 |
Human Settlements |
28 |
Independent Police Investigative Directorate |
9 |
International Relations and Cooperation |
27 |
Justice and Constitutional Development |
144 |
Military Veterans |
2 |
Mineral Resources and Energy |
25 |
National School of Government |
3 |
National Treasury |
63 |
Office of the Chief Justice |
7 |
Office of the Public Service Commission |
3 |
Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation |
12 |
Police |
214 |
Public Enterprises |
12 |
Public Service and Administration |
9 |
Public Works and Infrastructure |
49 |
Science and Innovation |
13 |
Small Business Development |
4 |
Social Development |
16 |
Sports, Arts and Culture |
11 |
Statistics South Africa |
14 |
The Presidency |
16 |
Tourism |
16 |
Trade, Industry and Competition |
18 |
Traditional Affairs |
8 |
Transport |
27 |
Water and Sanitation |
74 |
Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities |
2 |
TOTAL : 1211
(ii) PROVINCIAL DEPARTMENTS
EASTERN CAPE
Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs |
10 |
Economic Development, Environmental Affairs and Tourism |
14 |
Education |
18 |
Health |
39 |
Human Settlements |
13 |
Office of the Premier |
4 |
Provincial Treasury |
1 |
Roads and Public Works |
3 |
Rural Development and Agrarian Reform |
15 |
Safety and Liaison |
1 |
Social Development |
15 |
Sport, Recreation, Arts and Culture |
16 |
Transport |
6 |
FREE STATE
Agriculture |
16 |
Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs |
9 |
Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs |
8 |
Education |
14 |
Health |
13 |
Human Settlements |
2 |
Office of the Premier |
7 |
Police, Roads and Transport |
5 |
Provincial Treasury |
5 |
Public Works |
6 |
Social Development |
6 |
Sports, Arts, Culture and Recreation |
3 |
GAUTENG
Agriculture and Rural Development |
22 |
Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs |
14 |
Community Safety |
11 |
E-Government |
15 |
Economic Development |
11 |
Education |
33 |
Health |
50 |
Human Settlements |
16 |
Infrastructure Development |
12 |
Office Of the Premier |
30 |
Provincial Treasury |
26 |
Roads and Transport |
19 |
Social Development |
2 |
Sports, Arts, Culture and Recreation |
13 |
KWAZULU-NATAL
Agriculture and Rural Development |
2 |
Arts and Culture |
7 |
Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs |
5 |
Community Safety and Liaison |
6 |
Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs |
15 |
Education |
28 |
Finance |
17 |
Health |
10 |
Human Settlements |
4 |
Office Of the Premier |
14 |
Public Works |
4 |
Social Development |
10 |
Sports and Recreation |
0 |
Transport |
19 |
LIMPOPO
Agriculture and Rural Development |
5 |
Co-operative Governance, Human Settlements and Traditional Affairs |
17 |
Economic Development, Environment and Tourism |
9 |
Education |
23 |
Health |
34 |
Office of the Premier |
7 |
Provincial Treasury |
3 |
Public Works, Roads and Infrastructure |
13 |
Social Development |
5 |
Sports, Arts and Culture |
4 |
Transport and Community Safety |
14 |
MPUMALANGA
Agriculture, Rural Development, Land and Environmental Affairs |
6 |
Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs |
5 |
Community Safety, Security and Liaison |
3 |
Culture, Sport and Recreation |
2 |
Economic Development and Tourism |
7 |
Education |
14 |
Health |
25 |
Human Settlements |
14 |
Office of the Premier |
8 |
Provincial Treasury |
8 |
Public Works, Roads and Transport |
12 |
Social Development |
9 |
NORTH WEST
Agriculture and Rural Development |
12 |
Arts, Culture, Sports and Recreation |
3 |
Community Safety and Transport Management |
4 |
Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs |
9 |
Economic Development, Environment, Conservation and Tourism |
5 |
Education |
10 |
Health |
7 |
Human Settlements |
2 |
Office of the Premier |
11 |
Provincial Treasury |
21 |
Public Works and Roads |
17 |
Social Development |
8 |
NORTHERN CAPE
Agriculture, Environmental Affairs, Rural Development and Land Reform |
7 |
Co-operative Governance, Human Settlements and Traditional Affairs |
3 |
Economic Development and Tourism |
10 |
Education |
10 |
Environment and Nature Conservation |
0 |
Health |
10 |
Office of the Premier |
7 |
Provincial Treasury |
3 |
Roads and Public Works |
8 |
Social Development |
5 |
Sport, Arts and Culture |
6 |
Transport, Safety and Liaison |
6 |
WESTERN CAPE
Agriculture |
1 |
Community Safety |
0 |
Cultural Affairs and Sport |
0 |
Economic Development and Tourism |
3 |
Education |
10 |
Environmental Affairs and Development Planning |
1 |
Health |
11 |
Human Settlements |
4 |
Local Government |
3 |
Provincial Treasury |
1 |
Social Development |
3 |
Office of the Premier |
14 |
Transport and Public Works |
7 |
TOTAL: 1153
End
25 August 2022 - NW2188
De Villiers, Mr JN to ask the Minister of Small Business Development
(1)(a) What number of law firms are contracted to the (i) Small Enterprise Finance Agency and (ii) Small Enterprise Development Agency, (b) for what period are the firms contracted in each case and (c) what amount has been paid to each firm for the services rendered in the 2021-22 financial year in each case; (2) whether any retainer fees are paid to the law firms; if not, why not; if so, (3) whether there is a pre-approved and agreed fee price schedule; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details; (4) whether they are only paid for work conducted; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
(1)(a)(i) & (ii) Seventy (70) law firms are currently contracted to the Small Enterprise Finance Agency (sefa) and eleven (11) law firms are contracted with the Small Enterprise Development Agency (Seda).
(b) All law firms with Seda are contracted until finalisation of each case except one law firm which is contracted for 12 months at R921 600.00. In the case of those law firms contracted with sefa, the period of contract is 36 months ending during the course of this year.
(c) The following table shows amounts paid to each firm for the services rendered in the 2021/22 financial year in each case. It is to be noted that payments reflected for those companies that have invoiced to Seda and sefa, and those not reflected below, although contracted with the agency, may only paid when a service is sought from their respective firms. From sefa’s end, the reasons why some contractors are not utilised may be due to lack of response from the firms when asked to provide assistance or lack of work required to be sent out for external attorneys.
Seda |
sefa |
||||||||||
No. |
Law firm |
Amount |
No |
Law firm |
Amount |
No |
Law firm |
Amount |
No |
Law firm |
Amount |
1. |
Firm A |
R17 000.00 |
1. |
Firm A |
R1 439 615,68 |
16. |
Firm P |
R172 650,50 |
31. |
Firm AE |
R74 175,00 |
2. |
Firm B |
R1 741.10 |
2. |
Firm B |
R1 260 984,55 |
17. |
Firm Q |
R171 751,32 |
32. |
Firm AF |
R61 340,46 |
3. |
Firm C |
R 40 000.00 |
3. |
Firm C |
R906 766,81 |
18. |
Firm R |
R162 570,67 |
33. |
Firm AG |
R56 580,00 |
4. |
Firm D |
R 2 375.00 |
4. |
Firm D |
R675 521,89 |
19. |
Firm S |
R158 355,00 |
34. |
Firm AH |
R55 922,00 |
5. |
Firm E |
R 40 237.06 |
5. |
Firm E |
R564 318,64 |
20. |
Firm T |
R155 452,51 |
35. |
Firm AI |
R55 291,43 |
6. |
Firm F |
R23 000.00 |
6. |
Firm F |
R512 667,69 |
21. |
Firm U |
R144 588,73 |
36. |
Firm AJ |
R52 763,13 |
7. |
Firm G |
R 44 907.50 |
7. |
Firm G |
R465 365,74 |
22. |
Firm V |
R142 847,11 |
37. |
Firm AK |
R48 012,50 |
8. |
Firm H |
R 46 000.00 |
8. |
Firm H |
R392 891,56 |
23. |
Firm W |
R133 535,65 |
38. |
Firm AL |
R43 125,00 |
9. |
Firm I |
R297 323,54 |
24. |
Firm X |
R131 265,00 |
39. |
Firm AM |
R34 787,50 |
|||
10. |
Firm J |
R278 483,35 |
25. |
Firm Y |
R130 500,05 |
40. |
Firm AN |
R29 006,84 |
|||
11. |
Firm K |
R275 014,50 |
26. |
Firm Z |
R104 933,48 |
41. |
Firm AO |
R20 326,25 |
|||
12. |
Firm L |
R272 124,51 |
27. |
Firm AA |
R104 388,76 |
42. |
Firm AP |
R5 453,44 |
|||
13. |
Firm M |
R238 671,02 |
28. |
Firm AB |
R103 250,09 |
43. |
Firm AQ |
R4 364,75 |
|||
14. |
Firm N |
R226 562,70 |
29. |
Firm AC |
R96 770,78 |
44. |
Firm AR |
R1 007,76 |
|||
15. |
Firm O |
R206 783,12 |
30. |
Firm AD |
R81 663,82 |
45. |
Firm AS |
R303,60 |
(2) No, Seda and sefa does not have Retainer fee agreement nor is there retainer fees paid to the law firms.
(3) In relation to law firms contracted by Seda, there is a pre-approved and agreed fee price schedule for invited tender bids. The lowest bidder is appointed and for one firm in particular the hourly rate for a Senior Associate is R1 600.00
For those law firms contracted by sefa, pre-approved and agreed fee price schedule is attached to the SLA signed between sefa and the law firm, entitled Annexure A, attached hereto.
(4) Yes, law firms are only paid for work conducted.
STELLA NDABENI-ABRAHAMS
MINISTER: SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
25 August 2022 - NW2380
Kruger, Mr HC to ask the Minister of Small Business Development
What total number of employed South Africans in the respective age groups of (a) 15-23, (b) 24-34 and (c) 35-65 founded the business they are currently operating?”
Reply:
Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) does not currently dis-aggregate their reports on employment by sizes of enterprises. Both the Quarterly Labour Force Statistics (QLFS) and the Quarterly Employment Statistics (QES) reports do not disaggregate employment by large, medium or small enterprises and neither do they dis-aggregate by the different age groups. The Department of Small Business Development (DSBD) and its agency, the Small Enterprise Development Agency (SEDA) have commissioned the Bureau for Economic Research to analyse and compile the ‘SMME Quarterly Update’ which uses statistics provided by Stats SA and other sources to give a clearer and much nuanced picture on the contribution and participation of SMMEs in the South African economy.
According to 2021 quarter 3 SMME Update, a large percentage of small businesses are owned and operated by people between the ages of 35 and 55. The number of SMME owners aged 35- 55 increased by 7.2% between September 2020 and September 2021; while those outside this group (but younger that 75) fell by 5.8%. Surprisingly, SMME owners older that 75 increased from 7000 to nearly 12 000, while those between 15-19 years decrease by 2% (see table below)
STELLA NDABENI-ABRAHAMS
MINISTER: SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
25 August 2022 - NW954
Gondwe, Dr M to ask the Minister of Public Service and Administration
What measures and/or interventions has her department put in place to prevent public servants from unlawfully (a) applying for and/or (b) receiving any grant that they are not entitled to apply for and/or receive?
Reply:
The Department of Public Service and Administration does not have a mandate over the management of any grants. The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) and other grant providing government institutions manage grants in line with their Constitutional mandates though the use of systems that run independently from that of the Department of Public Service and Administration (DPSA).
(a) & (b)The DPSA therefore, has no mandate to interfere in the operations of any grant providing government institutions, has no access to their systems, and therefore cannot put measures in place to prevent public servants from applying for and receiving any grants that they are not entitled to.
However, after discovering that there were public service employees that were applying for, and receiving grants that they were not entitled to, the DPSA offered assistance to SASSA specifically, to identify applicants that are public service employees, by comparing applicants against the Personnel Salary System (PERSAL). This allows SASSA to identify if applicants are public service employees, which enables them to block such applicants.
The DPSA, through the Technical Assistance Unit has also compiled the list of public servants that are suspected to have applied and received grants that they were not entitled to, for investigation through the Fusion Centre. The Fusion Centre is a government coordination body that involves the Police, the NPA, FIC and departments dealing with criminal cases warranting departmental disciplinary action, such as drafting of charge sheets, and the requesting of dockets needed for disciplinary cases. These initiatives serve to discourage and punishes unethical behaviour amongst public servants.
End
25 August 2022 - NW1822
Arries, Ms LH to ask the Minister of Public Service and Administration
What total number of (a) Public Service employees involved in getting the R350 grant are facing disciplinary action and (b) the specified employees have been removed from office?
Reply:
a) On 21 April 2022, the DPSA distributed 153 Social Relief of Distress grant disciplinary cases to identified departments during a workshop held jointly with SASSA. The workshop agreed on a draft charge sheet to guide departments when instituting disciplinary processes and agreed on the act of misconduct as these cases involved fraud and therefore are serious.
b) The DPSA is awaiting reports from departments on the final outcome of their disciplinary hearings. It is only upon the finalisation of these disciplinary hearing that the number of employees dismissed (or any other sanction) will be known.
End
25 August 2022 - NW2219
Mthenjane, Mr DF to ask the Minister of Small Business Development
What has she found to be the impact on small businesses of the noncompliance with laws and regulations and the lack of adequate controls to collect all revenue from long-outstanding debtors, as was pointed out in the report of the Auditor-General for 2020 21 financial year?
Reply:
A joint study by the Departments of Small Business Development (DSBD) and Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation (DPME) on research on the delays and non-payment by government on small, medium and micro enterprises (SMMEs) concluded in June 2020 found that 56% of SMMEs, the majority of which were micro enterprises, were impacted by the delayed and non-payment by government. The recommendation was that the impact of this noncompliance with the 30-day payment policy was too large, especially given the compounding impact it has on not only business owners and their families but also employees and their families, and the recommendation was that government should take effective measures to enforce the 30-day payment policy. Legislative provisions for compliance to the 30-day payment policy falls within the ambit of jurisdiction of National Treasury. The DSBD’s role is to provide advocacy and awareness of these requirements and regulations. National Treasury has agreed and is currently in the process to strengthen these provisions.
Given the devastating effect that none and late payment of small enterprise supplier invoices has on the economic viability of the small enterprises, letters were written to our counterparts in provinces encouraging them to honour their payment obligations, especially to small enterprises, and to pay small enterprise suppliers within the agreed timeframes. As part of the DSBD current Roadshows and Partnership Dialogues that are being undertaken in all (nine) 9 provinces, counterparts at provincial and municipal level to ensure compliance to payment requirements to small enterprises whilst the regulations are being strengthened.
STELLA NDABENI-ABRAHAMS
MINISTER: SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
25 August 2022 - NW2379
Kruger, Mr HC to ask the Minister of Small Business Development
What total number of South Africans in the respective age groups of (a) 15–23, (b) 24–34 and (c) 35–65 are employed in small-, medium and micro enterprises (details furnished)?”
Reply:
Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) does not currently dis-aggregate their reports on employment by sizes of enterprises. Both the Quarterly Labour Force Statistics (QLFS) and the Quarterly Employment Statistics (QES) reports do not disaggregate employment by large, medium or small enterprises and neither do they dis-aggregate by the different age groups.
Stats SA does however, in the Quarterly and Annual Financial Statistics (QFS and AFS) provide dis-aggregated statistics in terms of Employment Costs borne by Large, Medium and Small enterprises. The 2021 quarter 4 Quarterly Financial Statistics show that SMMEs accounted for a greater share of employment costs of all industries (QFS excludes agriculture) amounting to 55% of R 1,7 trillion.
Large enterprises accounted for a larger share of employment costs in three of the seven major industrial groupings; namely Mining and Quarrying at R33 billion (90%); Electricity, Gas and Water at R8,2 billion (92%) and Transport at R 31 billion (71%).
SMMEs accounted for a larger share of employment costs in Manufacturing at R54 billion (55%); Construction at R 10 billion (63%); Trade at R12 billion (60%); Business Services and Real Estate at R 104 billion (72%) and Community, social and personal services at R 11,8 billion (51%).
The Department of Small Business Development and its agency, the Small Enterprise Development Agency (Seda) have commissioned the Bureau for Economic Research to analyse and compile the ‘SMME Quarterly Update’ which uses statistics provided by Stats SA and other sources to give a clearer and much nuanced picture on the contribution and participation of SMMEs in the South African economy. According to 2021 quarter 3 SMME Update, SMMEs accounted for 9,7 million jobs for themselves and to others (see details in table below).
The Department is of the view that Stats SA should dis-aggregate Labour and Employment statistics in terms of the contribution of large, medium and small enterprises in the same way as in the Annual and Quarterly Financial Statistics.
STELLA NDABENI-ABRAHAMS
MINISTER: SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
25 August 2022 - NW2024
Mathulelwa, Ms B to ask the Minister of Small Business Development
On what date will she attend to the reported cases of the exploitation of small-, micro- and medium-enterprises by big companies?
Reply:
The exploitation of the SMMEs by the big companies is a concern as well for the DSBD. It is against this background that the DSBD, through the National Small Enterprise Amendment Bill, is in the process of effecting amendments to the National Small Enterprise Act, 1996 (Act No 102 of 1996) to provide for the establishment of the Small Enterprise Ombud Service.
The proposed Office of the Small Enterprise Ombud Service is meant to resolve disputes affecting small enterprises in an economical expeditious and equitable manner without the need to resort to costly litigation. This will include provisions to deal with unfair trading practices that result in the exploitation of small-, micro-, and medium- enterprises.
Regarding the processing of the Bill, public comments have been received and considered. Currently there is an engagement with the Office of the State Law Advisors (OSCLA) for certification and once that is done the Bill will be tabled to Cabinet for approval to be introduced in Parliament.
STELLA NDABENI-ABRAHAMS
MINISTER: DEPARTMENT OF SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
25 August 2022 - NW2014
Tito, Ms LF to ask the Minister of Small Business Development
On what date is it envisaged that containers and/or other temporal structures will be built for street vendors in Bela-Bela to protect them in cases of extreme weather conditions?
Reply:
The Department has engaged with Waterberg District and Bela – Bela Local Municipality to ascertain the potential damage and the envisaged assistance needed to support the street vendors in Bela – Bela. All three stakeholders have agreed to have formal discussions to assist the Bela Bela local Municipality to apply for the shared economic infrastructure facility to build stalls or containers for the informal business. Once such engagements have taken place, a permanent solution will be found to address this situation.
STELLA NDABENI-ABRAHAMS
MINISTER: DEPARTMENT OF SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
23 August 2022 - NW2373
Kruger, Mr HC to ask the Minister of Small Business Development
(1)Whether, with reference to her reply to question 1673 on 26 May 2022, she will furnish Mr H C C Krüger with a detailed list of the (a) identified areas of collaboration and (b) raised proposals in the specified areas; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details; (2) whether she will furnish Mr H C C Krüger with an updated and detailed list of constructive inputs along with her department’s sentiment on each respective constructive input; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
(1)(a) The Department of Small Business Development (DSBD) is collaborating with the Presidency on National Priorities and Approaches to Red Tape Reduction (RTR) and has formed a small working group of around 1-2 representatives from a broad range of stakeholders. The working group held its first meeting at a workshop held on the 15 June 2022, which was held at the Union Buildings and facilitated by the Government Technical Advisory Centre (GTAC).
(b) As the DSBD is part of this team, it will be the prerogative of the Presidency, as the leader of the initiative, to report on the proposals that emerge therefrom.
2(a) The Presidency through Mr Sipho Nkosi and the dedicated team, is collaborating with the DSBD, on the Inter-Provincial Task Team on Red Tape Reduction and Ease of Doing Business (31 March 2022), and has requested that written submissions be made by provinces on red tape challenges they experience:
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- Where does your work in the sector “get stuck” due to “red tape”, identifying challenges experience?
- How could the Red Tape Reduction Team in the Presidency assist?
- Identify Top 5 potential quick wins in Red Tape Reduction.
The Department is currently collating this information from the provinces and once all provinces have submitted, the information will be analysed and constructive inputs recommended by provincial partners, will be shared with the Presidency.
It should be noted that Mr Nkosi and his team at the Presidency have just begun their consultative work and engagements with all key stakeholders in the Red Tape Reduction and Ease of Doing Business Ecosystem. The DSBD views its role as supportive partner to the overall strategic focus of the Presidency, assisting to provide and facilitate access to key information on our consistency (Small Businesses, Cooperatives and the Informal Sector in Township and Rural Locations), to ensure non-duplication and a strategic focus on the needs thereof, supported by the Presidency.
STELLA NDABENI-ABRAHAMS
MINISTER: SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
23 August 2022 - NW1439
Gondwe, Dr M to ask the MINISTER OF PUBLIC SERVICE AND ADMINISTRATION
In view of the National School of Government and her department having introduced successful completion of the Public Service Senior Management Service Pre-entry Programme as an entry requirement into the Public Service, (a) how often does her department monitor adverts for positions in the Public Service, especially for senior management positions, in an effort to ensure that the successful completion of the Nyukela training course is emphasised as a prerequisite in applying for those positions and (b) how does she intend to deal with government departments that fail to advertise for positions, especially senior management positions, without emphasising the Nyukela Certificate as a prerequisite for applying for such positions?
Reply:
The DPSA issues a weekly Public Service Vacancy Circular where Public Service posts are advertised. The DPSA monitors the adverts including requirements pertaining to the completion of the Nyukela. When it is observed that a Department has not complied with the requirement in the advertisement and accompanying notes, it is referred back to the Department to correct. The DPSA has issued a practice note (Annexure A) to guide departments to include this requirement on adverts. The Nyukela is not required on application but prior to appointment.
23 August 2022 - NW2339
Groenewald, Dr PJ to ask the Minister of Finance
(1)What progress has the SA Reserve Bank made with the investigation into the diamond scheme of Mr Louis Liebenberg where investors invested approximately R100 million in the specified scheme; (2) (a) on what date did the specified investigation start and (b) by what date will the investigation be completed, as investors wish to claim back their money; (3) Whether he will make a statement on the matter?
Reply:
1. The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) and National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) do not generally comment on state ongoing investigations. However, as per the publicly available information, the NPA obtained provisional preservation orders over the bank accounts of Mr Louis Liebenberg and his company Tariomix during July 2021 based on allegations of money laundering and that he was running a Ponzi scheme.
2. The National Treasury does not have the power to request such information from SARB or NPA.
3. Not applicable.
23 August 2022 - NW2334
Groenewald, Mr IM to ask the Minister of Finance
(1) Whether, with regard to the provisions of section 116 of the Local Government: Municipal Finance Management Act, Act 56 of 2002, read with section 84 of the Local Government: Municipal Systems Act, Act 32 of 2000, regarding municipal contracts, contract management and the requirement for the publication of such contracts for public inspection, she will indicate (a) the total number of municipalities that fully complied with the specified provisions of the specified Acts and (b) which municipalities did not fully comply with the provisions of the Acts; if not, why not, in each case; if so, what are the relevant details in each case; (2) whether she will make a statement on the matter
Reply:
No, the National Treasury does not receive and / or keep this information. The municipalities’ compliance with set SCM legislation and prescripts is tested and reported by the Auditor General.
Section 116 of the MFMA prescribes the way contracts/agreements must be established and provides the responsibilities of the Accounting Officers on the management of these contracts. The section further provides for the modification/amendment of a contract with conditions set in the provision.
Section 84 (3) of the Municipal Systems Act (MSA) provides that:
“When a municipality has entered into a service delivery agreement it must—
(a) make copies of the agreement available at its offices for public inspection during office hours; and
(b) give notice in the media of—
(i) particulars of the service that will be provided under the agreement;
(ii) the name of the selected service provider; and
(iii) the place where and the period for which copies of the agreement are available for public inspection.
These provisions are such that compliance can only be demonstrated through hard copy evidence at the municipalities.
Section 75 of the MFMA also requires that the Accounting Officer must place on the website of the municipality all supply chain management contracts, amongst other documents. Therefore, the evidence of compliance can only be tested at the municipalities through audit processes.
As such National Treasury does not receive and/or keep this information. The municipalities’ compliance with set SCM legislation and prescripts is tested and reported by the Auditor General.
23 August 2022 - NW1018
Majozi, Ms Z to ask the Minister of Police
Whether, in light of the cited theft and vandalism on trains and train stations as reasons for trains grinding to a halt in the Eastern Cape, he (a) is in consultation with the Metrorail and (b) has considered implementing a dedicated and trained policing unit to deal with the threats to commuters and rail infrastructure; if not, why not in each case; if so, what are the relevant details in each case
Reply:
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19 August 2022 - NW697
Horn, Mr W to ask the Minister of Justice and Correctional Services
With regard to his announcement on 23 July 2020 that the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) would undertake a forensic investigation into the failures experienced by the Department of Justice in respect of the MojaPay system, what are the details of the findings made by the CSIR?
Reply:
The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development (DoJ&CD) has engaged the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) to undertake a forensic investigation into the failures experienced by the DoJ&CD in respect of MojaPay system. The CSIR advised that they have the requisite skills to assist the Department, however, it was recommended that the Department of Correctional Services (DCS) be engaged for the participation by the DoJ&CD in the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) which was signed between the CSIR and DCS.
1.1 A review of the DCS-CSIR MOU, in particular Service Programme 4, yielded that the Department could not utilise the said MOU because the deliverables/services did not make provision for a Forensic Investigation as was required by the Department as it only made provision for a service where the following high level deliverables are required:
(a) Current State Assessment;
(b) Future State; and
(c) GAP Analysis and Roadmap.
1.2 In light of the above, the DoJ&CD embarked on an exercise to determine the root cause, through the Major Incident Process of the Department, which was duly undertaken and completed.
1.3 It was determined that the root cause was Data Corruption as a result of the Database Administrator (DBA) of the Service Provider, having chosen an incorrect option in the Client Copy Process which should have been from the Quality Assurance (QA) Server to the Production Server (human error) instead of choosing from the Production Server to the QA Server. This led to the crash of the Production Server.
1.4 The solution could not be restored as per the prescribed Disaster Recovery timelines, primarily due to incomplete backups (system error on backups) which led to delays in getting the system functional. To reduce the restoration timelines, a process to copy the data on the servers to external hard drives had to be undertaken to restore the data.
1.5 The Department has implemented interventions from key lessons learnt to mitigate against possible future failures and recovery timelines such as:
- Performing regular (scheduled) backup restore tests;
- Optimizing the backup processes; and
- Enabling active-active failover capabilities for MojaPay (from Primary Datacentre to the Secondary Datacentre).
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17 August 2022 - NW2360
Graham-Maré, Ms SJ to ask the Minister of Transport
(1)What was the total cost to his department for the recent upgrades to the R63, which links Graaff-Reinet with Jansenville, Kariega and Gqeberha in the Eastern Cape, on both sides of Jansenville; (2) who was the primary contractor on the project; (3) (a) what is the expected period of durability of the resurfacing in terms of structural integrity and (b) how long before potholes and other surface damage is visible; (4) for what period is the contractor obligated to effect repairs to the road without charging after completion of the project; (5) whether the contractor will be compelled to effect repairs to this road where there are major potholes in the middle of the road and degradation is evident on the apron approximately 27 kilometres from Graaff-Reinet towards Jansenville; if not, who will be responsible for the specified repairs; if so, by what date will the repairs be completed?
Reply:
1. The portion of national road between the Somerset East turn-off north towards Graaff Reinet is the R63 whereas section south of Somerset East turn-off towards Jansenville is the R75. The work on R75 on both sides of Jansenville consisted of two “special maintenance” projects – which included the patching of isolated road pavement areas up to 25% of the project length followed by the re-surfacing the existing road surface. These have been implemented as holding action until such time that reconstruction is economically possible. These were not upgrade projects that will see 100% of existing road pavement being reconstructed. The next maintenance action planned within the lifecycle plan of this road will entail the upgrade project. The two special maintenance contracts had the total costs of R178.4 million, where:
- Phase 1: SPECIAL MAINTENANCE OF NATIONAL ROUTE R75 SECTION 4 FROM JANSENVILLE TO R63 INTERSECTION PHASE 1 (KM -0.4 TO KM 35.0 AND KM 51.0 TO KM 59.1) – Total Construction Cost – R 79 458 348. 99
- Phase 2: SPECIAL MAINTENANCE OF NATIONAL ROUTE R75 SECTION 4 FROM KM 35.0 TO KM 51.0 PHASE 2. Total Construction Cost – R 98 992 869,61
2. Primary Contractors were:
- Phase 1: ROADSPAN SURFACES (PTY) LTD
- Phase 2: TAUPELE (PTY) LTD
3. The expected durability of the resurfacing is 8 to 10 years, but this is dependent on several variables such as traffic, climate (rainfall) and existing road pavement condition before the repairs. For roads in poorer pavement condition such as this section of the R75, it can be expected that pavement defects will manifest in 2 to 5 years following the resurfacing treatment on some areas that was not patched before the resurfacing.
4. The contractor is obliged to effect repairs for defects liability period of 12 months after completion of the project.
- Phase 1: Defects liability period was 28 November 2019 to 28 November 2020.
- Phase 2: Defects liability period 10 September 2021 to 10 September 2022.
5. From the reference distance, the potholes were located on Phase 1 project, for which defects liability period has come to an end on 28 November 2020. Investigation has shown that in this instance the potholes were not related to patches done under the special maintenance contract, and thus not related to the quality of contractor’s work. The pothole repairs on the affected section are for the account of SANRAL and were completed by SANRAL Routine Maintenance Contractor on 7th June 2022.
17 August 2022 - NW823
Gondwe, Dr M to ask the Minister of Public Service and Administration
(a) By what date will the Framework for the Professionalisation of the Public Service which was gazetted in December 2020 be implemented across the Public Service and (b) who will be responsible for the (i) roll-out and (ii) implementation of the Framework within the Public Service?
Reply:
a) The National Framework Towards Professionalisation of the Public Sector has been finalised. The Socio-Economic Impact Assessment System (SEIAS) is being done on the Framework and it will be submitted for Cabinet consideration during the month of May 2022. The Framework is identified as one of the key interventions in strengthening state capacity and is seen as a long-term intervention. As such, it will be implemented in a phased approach.
b) (i) The Minister for the Public Service and Administration will be responsible for the roll-out (i.e., coordinating and monitoring) of the Framework.
b) (ii) Given that the Framework is aimed at the broader public sector, all relevant public sector departments/institutions will be responsible for the implementation of the Framework. For example, the National Treasury will be responsible for the professionalisation of the supply chain management occupation in collaboration with professional bodies, and other key stakeholders.
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16 August 2022 - NW2356
Abrahams, Ms ALA to ask the Minister of Social Development
(1) With regard to learners who are child support grant beneficiaries within the public-school system in the academic period 2017 to 2022 in each province, what number of learners (a) were 18 years and older in the period 2017 to 2021, (b) are expected to turn 18 years in 2022, (c) have remained in school after turning 18 years old and (d) completed their schooling to matric level after turning 18 years old; (2) what has she found are the reasons that the learners who are 18 years and older do not complete their schooling until matric; (3) what has she found have been some of the benefits of the child support grant to learners; (4) whether she has found that the child support grant supports and encourages vulnerable learners to attend and complete their schooling; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
(a) The Department only started collecting statistics on the age categories of learners on social grants in 2021 Grade 12 Report. Prior to that, the Department was collecting data on the educational performance on learners who are beneficiaries of social grants. The information is not by grant type, but indicates information for all child Social Grant Beneficiaries (SGB). It is difficult to only report on CSG.
Table 1: 2021 Grade 12 Social Grant Beneficiaries achievement by age
Province |
Age congruent Age<18 |
Age 19 |
Over-age Age 20+ |
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Mean age |
Wrote |
Pass rate |
Wrote |
Pass rate |
Wrote |
Pass rate |
|
Eastern Cape |
19.4 |
34,764 |
84.8% |
17,055 |
70.7% |
26,351 |
55.1% |
Free State |
19.5 |
11,580 |
93.5% |
6,565 |
86.5% |
9,842 |
73.0% |
Gauteng |
19.1 |
50,514 |
88.8% |
19,788 |
75.0% |
16,863 |
57.5% |
KwaZulu-Natal |
19.3 |
36,558 |
86.8% |
13,709 |
73.6% |
20,007 |
58.2% |
Limpopo |
19.9 |
38,095 |
83.1% |
19,929 |
68.4% |
34,749 |
44.8% |
Mpumalanga |
19.1 |
25,321 |
84.8% |
12,450 |
72.9% |
19,959 |
56.2% |
North-West |
19.2 |
15,837 |
91.1% |
7,590 |
78.4% |
10,844 |
54.9% |
Northern Cape |
19.6 |
4,719 |
84.2% |
2,355 |
68.7% |
3,252 |
47.0% |
Western Cape |
19.1 |
22,375 |
85.2% |
8,302 |
68.8% |
5,440 |
49.4% |
Total |
19.3 |
239,763 |
86.5% |
107,743 |
73.0% |
147,307 |
54.3% |
The categorisation of congruent age for Grade 12 used the UNESCO levels that suggest that official ages for this grade are between the ages of 17 and 18 (Statistics South Africa, 2017). Learners that were over this age were considered over age.
The number of Social Grant Beneficiaries were 19 years of age was considered large (107 743), therefore necessitating independent analysis of performance for learners of this age. Results confirm that SGB learners who were age congruent had higher performance compared to those who were age 19 and older. In fact, the learners that were 19 years had a 13.5 percentage points reduction in their pass rate compared to those who were age congruent. The learners that were 20 years and older had a 32.2 percentage point reduction in their pass rate compared to the age congruent learners. Some provinces experienced an average pass rates that is below 50% for over-age learners. These provinces are Limpopo (44.8%), Northern Cape (47.0%) and Western Cape (49.4%). This is a major concern and suggests that programmes to ensure that factors that lead to older age enrolment per grade are addressed.
b) The information is not readily available at it can only be determined upon receipt of registration data of learners from the DBE.
C) The information is not readily available and can be explored once the LURITS data from DBE is available.
d) The information that is available is only for 2021 Grade 12 learners as depicted in Table 1 above. It has to be noted the information is not disaggregated by grant type, therefore it is difficult on report on Child Support Grant Beneficiaries.
(2) This information still needs to be explored. Evidence currently not available
(3) A wealth of evidence shows that CSG receipt is good for children’s health and welfare: children who received the grant saw improved nutrition, more schooling, and less labour-force participation, and were more likely to possess formal identity documents.
The impact evaluation study conducted by Department of Social Development in collaboration with SASSA and UNICEF in 2012 indicated that the CSG appears to play a compensatory role for children with less educated mothers, narrowing the schooling gap between children whose mothers have less education and those who have more. In these ways the Child Support Grant promotes human capital development, improves gender outcomes and helps to reduce the historical legacy of inequality. Receipt of the CSG by the household reduces adolescent absences from school, particularly for male adolescents, even when the household does not receive the grant specifically for the adolescent. Recent evidence has also complimented this robust evidence on the positive impact of CSG on children and their families.
(4) The impact evaluation study conducted by Department of Social Development in collaboration with SASSA and UNICEF in 2012 indicated that for younger children, earlier receipt of the CSG improved girls’ grade attainment by a quarter grade compared to receipt of CSG at age six. In addition, early receipt of the CSG reduces delayed school entry of girls by 26.5 percent.
Receipt of the CSG by the household reduces adolescent absence from school, particularly for male adolescents, even when the household does not receive the grant specifically for the adolescent.
16 August 2022 - NW2319
Siwisa, Ms AM to ask the Minister of Social Development
In light of the shortage of social workers especially in schools, what are the reasons that social workers who were beneficiaries of the Social Work Scholarship Programme are not placed in schools?
Reply:
The employment of social workers in school settings is the responsibility of the Department of Basic Education. However, sector departments such as DSD and DBE have not been able to absorb and employ qualified social work graduates due to budget constraints across the whole of Government.
The critical shortage of social service professionals is acknowledged as one of the challenges for the social sector in the National Development Plan (NDP). To address this, the Department of Social Development (DSD) is leading the Intersectoral Forum that is coordinating efforts in the development of a Draft Sector Strategy that seeks to bring on board sector departments for employment of social workers across Government, including DBE, Health. The sector departments will submit a joint bid to the National Treasury to obtain funds for the recruitment and permanent employment of social work graduates.
15 August 2022 - NW2291
Marais, Mr S to ask the Defence and Military Veterans
(1) Whether, with reference to the findings and recommendations by the Auditor General of South Africa on all the contracts under Project Thusano, more specifically the irregular, illegal and fraudulent procurement and importation of the Cuban drug Heberon Alfa R (Heberon), any implicated and/or involved official of the SA National Defence Force (SANDF) and/or her department, at the time of the alleged transgressions in 2020, has been subjected to any disciplinary charges and hearings; if not, why not; if so, (a( on why date, (b) what are the names of the officials and (c) what were the outcomes of the disciplinary charges and/or hearings; (2) whether any criminal case has been opened with the SA Police Service and/or the National Prosecuting Authority against any implicated and/or involved official of the SANDF and her department, at the time of the transgressions in 2020; if not, (a) why not and (b) by what date such charges be instituted; if so, what are the relevant details, including the progress of any such investigation?
Reply:
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15 August 2022 - NW2397
Marais, Mr S to ask the Minister of Defence and Military Veterans
(1) With reference to Project Thusano with the two main contracts being (a) TI 17-001 SUDAFRICA, that is meant to provide for collaboration on professional and technical services and (b0 TI 17-002 SUDAFRICA, that is meant to provide for collaboration on vocational training services, what (i) number of subcontracts have been entered into between her department and/or the SA National Defence Force and the Cuban government under each of the two main contracts and (iii) amount of money was (aa) spent and (bb) actually paid to the Cuban on Project Thusano since its inception to date; (2) (a) what are the current remaining terms of the two main contracts and each of the sub-contracts and (b) is the monetary value of the contracts from the date of inception until its maturity dates; (3) whether, given that the Auditor-General South Africa has declared the two main contracts and all its subcontracts irregular and wasteful expenditures, and that it will certainly lead to audit qualifications, and their recommendation to suspend and end all the said contracts immediately, any consideration has been given to end all contracts and/or relations with the Cuban under the specified contracts; if not, why not; if so what are the details and dates to end the contracts?
Reply:
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15 August 2022 - NW1890
Marais, Mr S to ask the Minister of Defence and Military Veterans
(1) Given that the Auditor-General South Africa (AGSA) highlighted two material irregularities on property payments and asset management contracts and her reporting on expenses on unplanned and new leases, what were the processes followed fort hr lease on the St Georges Hotel in Tshwane atR5 million per month; (2) (a) on what sections of the Public Finance Management Act, Act 1 of 1999, and other relevant legislative and regulated processes did her department rely before considering and entering into the lease and (b) who 9i) signed off on the lease and (ii) will take responsibility for the irregular lease; (3) whether she will confirm that her department and the Government have no other properties and/or facilities which can be used for the same purpose: if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the further, relevant details?
Reply:
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15 August 2022 - NW1943
Clarke, Ms M to ask the Minister of Defence and Military Veterans
(1) (a) Which company was award the for the 1 Military Hospital at Thaba Tshwane in Pretoria, (a) what total amount in funds were paid to the specified company and (c) has the company been blacklisted from doing business with the State; (2) Whether she will furnish Mrs M O Clarke with the contract agreement, if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant the relevant details?
Reply:
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15 August 2022 - NW1992
Marais, Mr S to ask the Defence and Military Veterans
(1) With reference to 1 Military Repair and Maintenance Project and the obligatory consequence management, on what date will the finding and recommendation of the Board of Inquiry subsequent to the findings and recommendations contained in the forensic Report be made available to the Portfolio Committee of Defence and the Joint Standing Committee on Defence; (2) whether any disciplinary action were taken against any staff who were implicated directly and/or indirectly; if not, why not; if so, what is the progress in each case, as it was done by the Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure report in December 2021; (3) what (a) was the value of the newly procured equipments as reported, specifically the one CT scanner, two X-ray machines and one mammogram machine that became outdated and obsolete years before it could be used, and (b) are the numbers of equipment and value of the equipment that were sold and had to be written off; (4) whether anyone has been held responsible and accountable for the fruitless and wasteful expenditure; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details; (5) whether the organisation and businesses mentioned and or implicated in the forensic report, specifically Tectura as mentioned on page 39 and 41 of the forensic presentation, have been barred from rendering further service to her department and or the South African National Defence Force; if not, why not; if so, what steps have her department and or SANDF in various projects?
Reply:
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15 August 2022 - NW2055
Mafanya, Mr WTI to ask the Defence and Military Veterans
(1) With reference to Operation Koba-Tlala, what total number of parcels are earmarked for agricultural produce under the SA National Defence Force; (2) Whether the quality of the soil has been assessed to ascertain suitability for agricultural production; if not, why not, if so; what are the relevant details?
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15 August 2022 - NW2329
Marais, Mr S to ask the Defence and Military Veterans
(1) With reference to the continuous reliance on Reserve Force members for every authorized operation of the SA National Defence Force, (a) on what date will the new Chief of the SA Reserve Force be appointed after the termination of the term of the previous Chief on 31 May 2021 and (b) what are the reasons that the Chief of the SA Reserve Force has not been appointed for a full year; (2) (2) whether, with the term of the Reserve Force Council (RFC) members that ended towards the end of 2021, she has met with the previous RFC members; if not, why not; if so, on what date will the new members of the RFC appointed; (3) (3) What are the (a) reasons that the new members of the RFC have not been appointed and (b) consequences of not appointing the members ?
Reply:
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15 August 2022 - NW1991
Marais, Mr S to ask the Minister of Defence and Military Veterans
(1) With reference to Project Thusano with the two main contracts being (a) TI 17-001 SUDAFRICA, that is meant to provide for collaboration on professional and technical service and (b) TI 17-002 SUDAFRICA, that is meant to provide for collaboration on vocational training services, what (i) number of subcontracts have been entered into between her department and/or the SA National Defence Force and the Cuban government under each of the two main contracts, (ii) is the nature of each subcontract and how do they relate to each of the main contracts and (iii) amount of money was (aa0 spent and (bb) actually paid to the Cubans on the Project Thusano since its inception to date; (2) (a) what are the current remaining terms of the two main contracts and each of the sub-contracts and (b) is the monetary value of the contracts from the date of inception until its maturity dates; (3) whether, given that Auditor-General South Africa has declared the two main contracts and all its subcontracts irregular and wasteful expenditures, and that it will certainly lead to audit qualifications, and their recommendation to suspend and end all the said contracts immediately, any consideration has been given to end all contracts and/or relations with the Cubans under the specified contracts; if not, why not; if so what are the details and dates to end the contracts?
Reply:
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12 August 2022 - NW2262
Whitfield, Mr AG to ask the Minister of Police
(what total number of the SA Police Service members who failed (a) their firearm competency assessment., (b) their firearm licence examination and (c) to complete the annual firearm training requirement in each financial year since the 2011-12 financial year ?
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12 August 2022 - NW1111
Whitfield, Mr AG to ask the Minister of Police
(a) What number of National Security Council meetings has he (i) been invited to and (ii) attended since his appointment as Minister on 27 February 2018 and (b) on what dates were the specified meetings held?
Reply:
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12 August 2022 - NW1872
Breytenbach, Adv G to ask the Minister of Justice and Correctional Services
What (a) is the (i) average time it takes to issue a letter of executorship by the Masters Offices in the Republic and (ii) turnaround time with regard to each of the 15 offices in the Republic when compared to the legislated time period for the issue of such a letter and (b) are the primary reasons for taking any periods of time longer than the legislated period and (c) is the acceptable time period, besides the legislated time, for the issue of executorship letters; (2) Whether the time frame is (a) measured and/or (b) accessed by his department; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details in each case?
Reply:
1. (a) (i) After receiving all required documents, the Masters’ Offices took, on average,
Twenty one (21) working days to issue appointments such as Letters of Executorship as well as Letters of Authority in the 2021/22 financial year.
(ii) The Administration of Estates Act No. 66 of 1965 does not prescribe a specific
time period within which an appointment in a deceased estate needs to be issued by the Master. After receiving all required documents, the Masters Offices did 77% of all appointments within 21 working days after receiving all required documents, in the 2021/2022 financial year. The set target for this objective was 65%.
The average performance over the 2021/2022 financial year, per office, is as follows:
OFFICE |
PERFORMANCE |
BISHO |
97.83% |
BLOEMFONTEIN |
84.51% |
CAPE TOWN |
56.12% |
DURBAN |
75.87% |
GRAHAMSTOWN |
87.28% |
JOHANNESBURG |
92.26% |
KIMBERLEY |
39.53% |
MAHIKENG |
79.78% |
MTHATHA |
99.99% |
NELSPRUIT |
52.96% |
PIETERMARITZBURG |
83.09% |
POLOKWANE |
80.49% |
PORT ELIZABETH |
85.74% |
PRETORIA |
63.37% |
THOHOYANDOU |
100.00% |
(b) The Administration of Estates Act No. 66 of 1965 does not prescribe a specific
time period within which an appointment in a deceased estate needs to be issued by the Master.
(c) Each year, the Master’s Branch reconsiders its Annual Performance Plan (APP)’s
objectives to determine if they are still realistic, and requests to have them adjusted where a need to change them arises. Currently, the target is to issue 70% of all appointments within 21 working days. The acceptable time to issue appointments is influenced by various internal and external factors such as vacancies, Covid-19 Regulations, network speed, load shedding, system downtime and system challenges, etc. It also differs from office-to-office as the workload and demographic of offices are not the same.
2. The timeframe for the issuing of appointments in deceased estates are measured through the APP, which currently have the following output indicator for the 2022/23 financial year: 70% of letters of appointment issued in deceased estates within 21 days from receipt of all required documents