Questions and Replies
05 July 2022 - NW2244
Luthuli, Mr BN to ask the Minister of Finance
With regard to making New Development Bank (NDB) policies accessible in the context of the Information Disclosure Policy that requires the provision of translations into local languages, and noting that the NDB Project information has remained inaccessible and not located on the website, what measures and/or plans has his department taken to facilitate information disclosure in general, especially to affected communities?
Reply:
Information on projects funded by the New Development Bank are listed on the Bank’s website. The Honourable Member and members of the public are encouraged to visit the New Development Bank website to obtain information on the work of the Bank https://www.ndb.int/projects/list-of-all-projects/.
The originator of any project that is funded by the Bank has to ensure that consultation occurs with the relevant stakeholders.
The National Treasury, in general, strongly supports the disclosure policies of information to institutions and entities in which it is a shareholder and has done so with the NDB.
05 July 2022 - NW2175
Cardo, Dr MJ to ask the Minister of Employment and Labour
Whether he and/or his department hosted a reception in connection with his recent Budget Speech; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what was the total cost of the specified reception?
Reply:
The Budget Vote speech for Vote 31: Employment and Labour took place via a virtual platform.
In this respect, no reception took place regarding the Budget Vote s peech, therefore no cost was incurred.
04 July 2022 - NW2163
Terblanche, Mr OS to ask the Minister of Police
(a) What total number of new police stations must still be built in the Republic in order to enable the SA Police Service to render an effective service to all South Africans, (b) at which centres in each province must the specified police stations be built in each province and (c) what is the total estimated cost for the project?
Reply:
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04 July 2022 - NW2263
Whitfield, Mr AG to ask the Minister of Police
What total number of detectives employed by the SA Police Service are employed (a) at each police station, (b) in each cluster and (c) in each province in the (i) 2019-20, (ii) 2020-21, (iii) 2021-22 and (iv) 2022-23 financial years
Reply:
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04 July 2022 - NW2391
Whitfield, Mr AG to ask the Minister of Police
(1) Given that a large amount of foreign currency was stolen from the farm of the President of the Republic, Mr M C Ramaphosa, in February 2020, what steps has the SA Police Service (SAPS) (a) taken and (b) still intends to take against the persons implicated in the theft; (2) whether any investigations have been opened to investigate the possible contraventions of the Prevention of Organised Crime Act, Act 121 of 1998, and/or foreign exchange laws against the President and/or any juristic entity and/or trust in which he has a vested interest and which is responsible for the large amount of currency; if not, (3) whether such investigations will be opened; if not, why not; if so, (a) on what date and(b) what are the further relevant details in this regard?
Reply:
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04 July 2022 - NW2366
Whitfield, Mr AG to ask the Minister of Police
What (a) total number of electric and/or hybrid vehicles has his department purchased since the 2011-12 financial year, (b) was the (i) make, (ii) model and (iii) price of each vehicle and (c) are the reasons that the SA Police Service purchased the vehicles instead of conventional petrol vehicles?
Reply:
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04 July 2022 - NW2261
Whitfield, Mr AG to ask the Minister of Police
(1) With reference tothe training of the SA Police Service (SAPS) reservists, what total number of reservists received training on the use of firearms in a police environment from (a) the SAPS and/or (b) any other institution accredited by the SA Qualifications Authority for each financial year since the 2011-12 financial year; (2) what total number of SAPS reservists are currently deployed without receiving the SAPS training on the forearms in a police environment?
Reply:
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04 July 2022 - NW2431
Montwedi, Mr Mk to ask the Minister of Police
With reference to a case opened by the family of Lebogang Petrus Marais from Taung Village on the North West, who was allegedly killed inside Pep Store in Taung following allegations that the deceased had stolen items from the store, what (a) is the cause of the delay in the (i) investigation of the case and (ii) referral for prosecution of person involved in the death of the deceased since his brutal death in 2017 and (b0 measures has he put in place to ensure that the police vigorously and expeditiously investigate these types of cases in which the police seem less interested to investigate?
Reply:
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04 July 2022 - NW2081
Montwedi, Mr Mk to ask the Minister of Human Settlements
By what date is it envisaged that asbestos houses will be eradicated in the communities of (a) Diplankeng village in the Greater Taung Local Municipality, Pampierstad in Northern cape and (b) Promosa in the JB Marks Local Municipality where residents have been staying in old apartheid houses with asbestos roofing, with some even having all asbestos structures which is a serious health hazard that has already claimed may lives?
Reply:
A) The Northern Cape Provincial Department of Human Settlements has advised that it conducted an asbestos use in houses assessment in 2015. The estimated cost of removal, at the time, highlighted that it would cost over one billion (R1bn) rands to remove and replace. The Province is currently updating the assessment report and packaging an asbestos removal plan including a project pipeline for implementation in the 2023/24 financial year. The asbestos houses in Pampierstad will be prioritized once the assessment report and plan have been completed, and implemented
B) The North West Provincial Department of Human Settlements will be requested to assess the existence of asbestos in homes Promosa in the Marks and Greater Taung Local Municipal jurisdiction. The North West Departmental Planning Unit is currently consulting with all the affected municipalities in the province to prepare a plan for eradication.
Upon conclusion of the consultations, a verification process will be undertaken to determine the exact numbers affected and the budget requirements thereof. Upon completing the processes, the budgeting in the business plan and development of an implementation plan for the balance of the MTSF 2022/23 period.
04 July 2022 - NW2338
Groenewald, Dr PJ to ask the Minister of Police
(1) What progress has the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation made with the investigation into the diamond scheme of Mr Louis Liebengberg 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 of the matter?
Reply:
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04 July 2022 - NW2086
Opperman, Ms G to ask the Minister of Social Development
What are the reasons that her department has not updated its guidelines for performance management and reporting since March 2012, as the report of the Auditor-General for the 2020-21 financial year indicates that it is more than a decade since its last update and (b) how has she found does this impact service delivery?
Reply:
The Revised Guideline was approved by Departmental Management Committee in May 2021 and has been implemented since the 2021/22 financial year. The Guidelines is attached as an Annexure to this reply.
The Guideline were not updated over the years because there were no major revisions to the legislation and framework which inform management of performance information in the Public Service. During the period of implementation of this Guideline, DSD complied with all the regulatory requirements for compilation and submission of performance reports to all relevant stakeholders. Among major achievements was the ability of the Department to obtain and maintain an Unqualified Audit Outcome from Auditor General of South Africa on the Usefulness and Reliability of its performance information reported in the annual performance reports for nine consecutive years.
In the 2019 Medium Term Expenditure period, there were several changes and improvements in the management of performance information throughout the Public Service. These changes resulted in DSD having to review their Guidelines between October 2020 to March 2021. Some of the key revisions were the following:
- Expanding of the Chapter on Reporting Requires to elaborate of criteria for assessing performance information, the timelines for submission of performance reports as well as introduction of Departmental Performance Review Sessions.
- Explanation of Reporting Lines (Channels) to various stakeholders.
- Inclusion of a full Chapter on Results Framework to assist in familiarising managers with the various concepts and approaches to planning (setting baselines, targets and defining indicators)
- Inclusion of an annexure on compilation of evidence to support reported performance information
b) How has she found does this impact service delivery?
The Guideline has no direct impact on service delivery as it guides compliance to the regulatory reporting requirements. It however, indirectly contributes to improved service delivery within the context of performance monitoring. The Guideline introduced quarterly Departmental Performance Review sessions, where progress is assessed to ensure that set targets in the Annual Performance Plan are achieved. Achievement of set targets in the Annual Performance Plan leads to attainment of service delivery objectives.
Background and context of the Guideline for Performance Monitoring and Reporting
The Department developed its Guideline for Performance Monitoring and Reporting in 2012 to ensure that it complies with all requisite legal prescripts and to improve systems and processes required to manage performance information. The Guideline has been used as a Standard Operating Procedure for managing performance information in the Department.
The purpose of the Guideline is to:
- Set the standard for managing performance information in line with relevant legal prescripts and requirements;
- Outline the roles and responsibilities of line managers and other management structures with regard to the generation and management of credible performance information;
- Establish a common understanding of the role that Monitoring and Evaluation plays in managing and reporting performance information in line with the pieces of relevant policies and frameworks within the DSD; and,
- Familiarise staff with the terminology used by different practitioners in various contexts regarding monitoring, evaluation and reporting.
The DSD Guidelines were informed by, among others, the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, the Public Finance Management Act, the National Treasury Regulations, Public Service Act, 1994 as amended and Public Service Regulations. In addition, the Guideline is further informed by regular Frameworks, Instruction Notes, Circulars and Guidelines issued National Treasury (NT) together with the Department of Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation (DPME), which gives effect to the above legislation.
04 July 2022 - NW2390
Whitfield, Mr AG to ask the Minister of Police
whether, at the time of the release of the 2019-20 SA Police Service Annual Report, he and/or the VIP protection unit were informed of the theft of a large sum of foreign currency at the farm of the President of the Republic. Mr M C Ramaphosa, in February 2020; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what is the reason that the security breach was not recorded as such in the annual report?
Reply:
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04 July 2022 - NW2337
Groenewald, Dr PJ to ask the Minister of Police
(1) What steps will he take to handle firearm owners whose firearm licences have expired, in light of the judgement of the Constitutional Court that such owners remain the owners of the firearms and may apply for licences; (2) by what date will the specified steps be published in order for the relevant firearm owners to have certainty of the process that they may follow; (3) whether he will make a statement of the matter?
Reply:
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04 July 2022 - NW2423
Siwisa, Ms AM to ask the Minister of Police
Whether he has been informed that the Bekkersdal Police Station in West Rand City Local Municipality closes at 18:00; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
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04 July 2022 - NW2311
Sithole, Mr KP to ask the Minister of Transport
Whether, since the launch of the Integrated Security Plan in October 2020, and the deployment of security around the identified crime hotspots within the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (Prasa) across the Republic, his department has recorded a significant reduction in the cases of vandalism and crime in general within Prasa; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the further, relevant details?
Reply:
The information below indicates that since the launch of Integrated Security Plan, PRASA has experienced a steady decrease in crime incidents and crime spots are beginning to stabilize. The phase-in approach of security intervention both in the form of physical guards and technology will ultimately bring about a total eradication of crime within PRASA environment and it points to a promising future of crime free situation.
04 July 2022 - NW2317
Siwisa, Ms AM to ask the Minister of Police
Whether, with reference to his reply to question 1540 on 30 May 2022, the Senior Public Prosecutor has taken a decision after receiving the inquest report; if not, (a) what are the reasons that no decision has been taken and (b) on what date is it envisaged that the decision will be taken; if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
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04 July 2022 - NW2388
Bryant, Mr D W to ask the Minister of Police
(1) With reference to the poachingof abalone and crayfish in the Overstrand region of the Western Cape that remains a serious challenge while there appears to be lack of any significant progress in the syndicates, what (a) quantity of abalone and crayfish has been confiscated in the Overstrand region over the past five years and (b) number of successful convictions have been obtained for crayfish and abalone poaching in the region over the past five financial years; (2) whether the confiscated abalone and crayfish poached in the area have been resold; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, to whom was it sold; (3) whether he has found that the large poaching syndicates in the area are well know to the local SAPS; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
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04 July 2022 - NW2298
Roos, Mr AC to ask the Minister of Home Affairs
(1)What are the reasons for clients not receiving a confirmation of all documents submitted through the Visa Facilitation Services and that the documents are in order for the applications submitted; (2) Whether he intends to implement a requirement for clients to receive confirmation of all documents submitted and that these are in order; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
(1) VFS only attends to the “non-judgemental” part of the application process (i.e. the administrative function). VFS is not permitted, by law, to give any advice or to take over the role of the DHA. Consequently, VFS are not permitted to validate the documents or provide any substantive confirmations to applicants. In order to assist applicants, the DHA has developed a checklist which VFS uses, from an administrative perspective, to cross check whether all the required documentation is present. If any document is missing, the applicant is informed at the point of submission. The applicant then has the option to, despite the missing documents, proceed to submit their application or return later with the missing documents. In the event that the applicant, despite being informed of the missing documents, wishes to proceed with their submission, they are required to sign the checklist acknowledging that he or she was informed about the missing document. All applicants are issued with a receipt which is an acknowledgement of submission of their application.
(2) In view of the fact that VFS has a process in place as indicated above, there is no need to implement any further measures.
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04 July 2022 - NW2375
De Freitas, Mr MS to ask the Minister of Home Affairs
(1)What number of visa applications were (a) received for the Mining Indaba event from each country and (b) processed for each country; (2) what (a) number of visa application were rejected in each country and (b) were the reasons for each rejection?
Reply:
(1)(a) The Statistics for the Mining Indaba, 2022 as received from the Missions were consolidated and reflects in Annexure A attached hereto.
(1)(b) Annexure A also reflects the statistics for applications processed by each country.
(2)(a) The numbers rejected are contained in Annexure A as attached.
(2)(b) The reasons for rejection vary from case to case but in general is subject to what the findings are in the adjudication process.
See the link for Annexure A: https://pmg.org.za/files/RNW2375_-_Annexure_A.pdf
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04 July 2022 - NW2422
Siwisa, Ms AM to ask the Minister of Police
Whether he has been informed that residents of Mohlakeng Township in Rand West City Local Municipality do not have access to a local police station and instead have to travel to Randfontein if they require assistance; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, (a) why is the police station in Mohlakeng closed and (b) on what date will it be operational again?
Reply:
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04 July 2022 - NW1978
Shelembe, Mr ML to ask the Minister of Human Settlements:
Whether with reference to the letter sent to her on 5 April 2022, in which she was requested to intervene and investigate into Forestdale Housing Project in Endumeni Local Municipality in KwaZulu-Natal which is in a complete mess, she has attended to the problem; if not, what are the reasons that she undermined the importance of adequate housing provided for in the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996; if so, (a) on what date and (b) what was the outcome?
Reply:
a) I only received the aforementioned letter on 21 June 2022. However the National Department of Human Settlements together with the KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Department of Human Settlements have intervened after several concerns were raised in respect of the allocation of houses in Endumeni Municipality in 2017. A court application was lodged wherein the provincial department was cited as a respondent in the notice of a motion that was served on the 18th of March 2017. The Province has continued to monitor the project at Endumeni Municipality as per the directive of the court.
b) The Dlamini Forestdale Housing Project is progressing well, and it is set to yield two hundred and sixty-one (261) units in Endumeni Local Municipality. Two hundred and thirty-four (234) beneficiaries have already been allocated occupation of houses. Both water and bulk infrastructure services are in place and the Metropolitan Municipality is currently seized with the connection for electricity supply provision.
c) Occupying these houses. There are water and sewer services. The city is busy doing the connection of electricity.
04 July 2022 - NW1925
Opperman, Ms G to ask the Minister of Social Development
Given that the Republic has a shortage of social workers, as only 17Â 500 of them are providing these services currently whilst 70 000 are needed to implement the Children's Act, Act 38 of 2005, what is the breakdown of the total number of social workers needed to implement all other departmental programmes, such as the Prevention of and Treatment for Substance Abuse Act, Act 70 of 2008 and The Older Persons Programme?
Reply:
The need for social service professionals is identified in the National Development Plan and other key policy documents such as the HWSETA skills sector plan. According to the NDP, the ranks of social services professionals should be boosted to 55 000 to meet the demand for appropriate basic social welfare services. This is because social welfare services are becoming more development orientated, focusing on serving vulnerable people in families and in communities.
As a category of social service professionals, social workers are located across Provinces and District offices, where they render an integrated basket across the life stages of beneficiaries, which are prevention and promotion, early intervention, psychosocial care, and support, statutory and protection, re-integration and aftercare services.
Currently we have 17503 social service professionals who render a range of services.
For the Department to perform the integrated basket of services across the life stages, it will require the total number of social workers and social auxiliary workers, which are reflected in the below table:
Legislation & Policies |
Social Workers |
Social Auxiliary workers |
Total |
Children’s Act & Children’s Amendment Bill |
6, 575 |
3, 113 |
9, 688 |
Older Persons Act |
298 |
87 |
385 |
Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse |
517 |
94 |
611 |
Probation Services Act |
547 |
153 |
700 |
Victim Empowerment Bill (Act) |
1040 |
58 |
1098 |
Policy for Disabilities |
227 |
83 |
310 |
Prevention, Care and Support for HIV and Aids |
502 |
112 |
614 |
White Paper for Families |
951 |
309 |
1260 |
Total |
10, 657 |
4, 009 |
14, 666 |
01 July 2022 - NW2435
van der Merwe, Ms LL to ask the Minister of Home Affairs
With regard to media reports in 2021, which claimed that Mr Shepherd Bushiri has captured Home Affairs, giving rise to the suspension of five Home Affairs officials, including Mr Ronney Marhule who had been dismissed with immediate effect over his recommendation to issue Mr Bushiri, his wife, Mary, and their two children with permanent residency permits in 2016, what (a) are the details of the case against Mr Ronney Marhule and (b) is the status of the disciplinary hearings against the other four officials; (2) Whether he referred the Marhule matter to the SA Police Service for criminal investigation; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
(1)(a) Charges against Mr Ronney Marhule were as follows:
(i) Gross dishonesty;
(ii) Gross negligence; and
(iii) Non-compliance with the Immigration Act, Regulations and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPS) in relation to granting of Permanent Residence.
(1)(b) The disciplinary hearings of the other officials were postponed due to preliminary points raised by the employee. However the hearings are now proceeding as planned.
2. The matter of Mr Ronney Marhule was reported to South African Police Services for criminal investigation at Pretoria Central and it is handled by the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation, DPCI.
END
01 July 2022 - NW2434
van der Merwe, Ms LL to ask the Minister of Home Affairs
In light of reports that Ryanair DAC instituted an Afrikaans language test, which they have since abandoned, for South Africans due to far too many persons believed to be in possession of fake South African passports, what measures has his department put in place to (a) assist with the identification of fake South African passports that are being used locally and abroad, (b) cancel and flag such documents as not being legitimate documents and (c) ensure that the credibility of the South African passport is restored?
Reply:
a) The Department has done a lot with regards towards ensuring that fake passports are identifiable which include amongst others:
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- All passports have unique security features of which specimens were shared with all foreign governments present in South Africa for purposes of differentiating a fake passport from an authentic one.
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- During the production process of a passport a unique identifier is uploaded onto our Movement Control System which upon scanning at a port of entry is able to verify the authenticity of a passport, i.e. to check if such passport was issued by the Department.
- Airlines have access to the Advanced Passenger Processing system which enables them to screen travellers before they depart. The Department also runs a 24-hour Operations Centre which airlines can use if they want to authenticate SA passports. Department also regularly communicates with all airlines to update them on how to validate South African passports, including the look and feel.
b) Passports issued under fraudulent circumstances are traced, flagged as fraudulent and removed from the records.
c) We have started following up and arresting Home Affairs Officials and Foreign Nationals involved in passport fraud.
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01 July 2022 - NW2315
Thembekwayo, Dr S to ask the Minister of Basic Education to ask the Minister of Basic Education
Whether she has been informed of the allegations of racism that black parents and pupils suffer at the hands of white teachers at Vaalpark Articon High School; if not; what is the position in this regard; if so, what action has she undertaken to address racism at the specified school?
Reply:
The management and Governance of this school is the competence of provincial authority of the Free State Province's Member of the Executive Council (MEC) for Education. The Honourable member is advised to refer the question to the MEC.
01 July 2022 - NW2418
Chirwa-Mpungose, Ms NN to ask the Minister of Health
What total number of (a) hospitals and (b) clinics are currently being built by his department in each town and province of the Republic?
Reply:
According to information received from the Provincial Departments of Health through Project management information system, the table below provides a summary of the number of (a) hospitals and (b) clinics that are being built (newly built and upgrades). These facilities are all funded from the Health Facility Revitalisation Grant. It is also imperative to note that these include new and replaced facilities as well as upgrades and additions. |
Province |
District Municipality |
Local Municipality |
No of Hospitals being built |
No of CHC’s and Clinics being built |
Eastern Cape (EC) |
Amatole (DC12) |
Mbhashe (EC121) |
1 |
0 |
Eastern Cape (EC) |
Amatole (DC12) |
Raymond Mhlaba (EC129) |
2 |
1 |
Eastern Cape (EC) |
Buffalo City (BUF) |
Buffalo City (BUF) |
2 |
0 |
Eastern Cape (EC) |
Chris Hani (DC13) |
Enoch Mgijima (EC139) |
0 |
1 |
Eastern Cape (EC) |
Joe Gqabi (DC14) |
Elundini (EC141) |
1 |
1 |
Eastern Cape (EC) |
Joe Gqabi (DC14) |
Senqu (EC142) |
0 |
1 |
Eastern Cape (EC) |
Sarah Baartman (DC10) |
Makana (EC104) |
0 |
1 |
Eastern Cape (EC) |
O.R.Tambo (DC15) |
Port St Johns (EC154) |
1 |
0 |
Eastern Cape (EC) |
Nelson Mandela Bay Metro (NMA) |
Nelson Mandela Bay (NMA) |
3 |
0 |
Eastern Cape (EC) |
O.R.Tambo (DC15) |
King Sabata Dalindyebo (EC157) |
0 |
1 |
Eastern Cape (EC) |
Alfred Nzo (DC44) |
Umzimvubu (EC442) |
0 |
2 |
Eastern Cape (EC) |
Alfred Nzo (DC44) |
Matatiele (EC441) |
1 |
0 |
Eastern Cape (EC) |
Alfred Nzo (DC44) |
Ntabankulu (EC444) |
1 |
0 |
Eastern Cape (EC) |
Alfred Nzo (DC44) |
Mbizana (EC443) |
1 |
0 |
Eastern Cape (EC) |
Chris Hani (DC13) |
Engcobo (EC137) |
1 |
0 |
Free State (FS) |
Thabo Mofutsanyane (DC19) |
Maluti a Phofung (FS194) |
1 |
0 |
Free State (FS) |
Thabo Mofutsanyane (DC19) |
Dihlabeng (FS192) |
0 |
2 |
Free State (FS) |
Lejweleputswa (DC18) |
Tswelopele (FS183) |
0 |
1 |
Free State (FS) |
Fezile Dabi (DC20) |
Moqhaka (FS201) |
1 |
2 |
Free State (FS) |
Xhariep (DC16) |
Kopanong (FS162) |
0 |
1 |
Free State (FS) |
Lejweleputswa (DC18) |
Matjhabeng (FS184) |
0 |
3 |
Free State (FS) |
Mangaung (MAN) |
Mangaung (MAN) |
1 |
1 |
Free State (FS) |
Fezile Dabi (DC20) |
Mafube (FS205) |
0 |
1 |
Gauteng (GT) |
City of Johannesburg (JHB) |
City of Johannesburg (JHB) |
1 |
5 |
Gauteng (GT) |
City of Ekurhuleni (EKU) |
City of Ekurhuleni (EKU) |
3 |
2 |
Gauteng (GT) |
City of Tshwane (TSH) |
City of Tshwane (TSH) |
2 |
6 |
Gauteng (GT) |
West Rand (DC48) |
Mogale City (GT481) |
0 |
4 |
Gauteng (GT) |
West Rand (DC48) |
Merafong City (GT484) |
0 |
3 |
Gauteng (GT) |
Sedibeng (DC42) |
Emfuleni (GT421) |
0 |
2 |
KwaZulu - Natal (KZ) |
Ugu (DC21) |
Umdoni (KZN212) |
1 |
1 |
KwaZulu - Natal (KZ) |
eThekwini (ETH) |
eThekwini (ETH) |
11 |
4 |
KwaZulu - Natal (KZ) |
Ugu (DC21) |
Ray Nkonyeni (KZN216) |
2 |
0 |
KwaZulu - Natal (KZ) |
iLembe (DC29) |
KwaDukuza (KZN292) |
1 |
1 |
KwaZulu - Natal (KZ) |
King Cetshwayo (DC28) |
uMlalazi (KZN284) |
2 |
3 |
KwaZulu - Natal (KZ) |
King Cetshwayo (DC28) |
Nkandla (KZN286) |
2 |
1 |
KwaZulu - Natal (KZ) |
Zululand (DC26) |
Nongoma (KZN265) |
1 |
1 |
KwaZulu - Natal (KZ) |
King Cetshwayo (DC28) |
uMhlathuze (KZN282) |
2 |
2 |
KwaZulu - Natal (KZ) |
Zululand (DC26) |
Ulundi (KZN266) |
2 |
2 |
KwaZulu - Natal (KZ) |
Amajuba (DC25) |
Newcastle (KZN252) |
2 |
1 |
KwaZulu - Natal (KZ) |
Umgungundlovu (DC22) |
The Msunduzi (KZN225) |
4 |
2 |
KwaZulu - Natal (KZ) |
Harry Gwala (DC43) |
Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma (KZN436) |
1 |
1 |
KwaZulu - Natal (KZ) |
Amajuba (DC25) |
Emadlangeni (KZN253) |
2 |
0 |
KwaZulu - Natal (KZ) |
Harry Gwala (DC43) |
Ubuhlebezwe (KZN434) |
0 |
3 |
KwaZulu - Natal (KZ) |
iLembe (DC29) |
Maphumulo (KZN294) |
2 |
2 |
KwaZulu - Natal (KZ) |
Umzinyathi (DC24) |
Endumeni (KZN241) |
1 |
0 |
KwaZulu - Natal (KZ) |
Uthukela (DC23) |
Alfred Duma (KZN238) |
1 |
2 |
KwaZulu - Natal (KZ) |
Harry Gwala (DC43) |
Greater Kokstad (KZN433) |
2 |
1 |
KwaZulu - Natal (KZ) |
Ugu (DC21) |
Umzumbe (KZN213) |
0 |
2 |
KwaZulu - Natal (KZ) |
Zululand (DC26) |
eDumbe (KZN261) |
0 |
2 |
KwaZulu - Natal (KZ) |
Umgungundlovu (DC22) |
Richmond (KZN227) |
0 |
1 |
KwaZulu - Natal (KZ) |
Harry Gwala (DC43) |
Umzimkhulu (KZN435) |
1 |
0 |
KwaZulu - Natal (KZ) |
Umkhanyakude (DC27) |
Big Five Hlabisa (KZN276) |
1 |
1 |
KwaZulu - Natal (KZ) |
Umgungundlovu (DC22) |
Mpofana (KZN223) |
0 |
1 |
KwaZulu - Natal (KZ) |
Umzinyathi (DC24) |
Msinga (KZN244) |
1 |
1 |
KwaZulu - Natal (KZ) |
Umzinyathi (DC24) |
Nqutu (KZN242) |
1 |
2 |
KwaZulu - Natal (KZ) |
Uthukela (DC23) |
Inkosi Langalibalele (KZN237) |
1 |
0 |
KwaZulu - Natal (KZ) |
Umgungundlovu (DC22) |
uMngeni (KZN222) |
1 |
0 |
KwaZulu - Natal (KZ) |
Uthukela (DC23) |
Okhahlamba (KZN235) |
1 |
1 |
KwaZulu - Natal (KZ) |
King Cetshwayo (DC28) |
Mthonjaneni (KZN285) |
0 |
1 |
KwaZulu - Natal (KZ) |
Ugu (DC21) |
UMuziwabantu (KZN214) |
1 |
0 |
KwaZulu - Natal (KZ) |
Umkhanyakude (DC27) |
Umhlabuyalingana (KZN271) |
1 |
0 |
KwaZulu - Natal (KZ) |
Umkhanyakude (DC27) |
Jozini (KZN272) |
1 |
0 |
Limpopo (LP) |
Sekhukhune (DC47) |
Elias Motsoaledi (LIM472) |
1 |
0 |
Limpopo (LP) |
Capricorn (DC35) |
Polokwane (LIM354) |
2 |
2 |
Limpopo (LP) |
Capricorn (DC35) |
Lepele-Nkumpi (LIM355) |
2 |
0 |
Limpopo (LP) |
Capricorn (DC35) |
Blouberg (LIM351) |
1 |
1 |
Limpopo (LP) |
Mopani (DC33) |
Ba-Phalaborwa (LIM334) |
1 |
0 |
Limpopo (LP) |
Waterberg (DC36) |
Bela-Bela (LIM366) |
0 |
1 |
Limpopo (LP) |
Waterberg (DC36) |
Thabazimbi (LIM361) |
1 |
0 |
Limpopo (LP) |
Waterberg (DC36) |
Mogalakwena (LIM367) |
2 |
1 |
Limpopo (LP) |
Mopani (DC33) |
Greater Tzaneen (LIM333) |
3 |
0 |
Limpopo (LP) |
Vhembe (DC34) |
Thulamela (LIM343) |
1 |
0 |
Limpopo (LP) |
Sekhukhune (DC47) |
Ephraim Mogale (LIM471) |
1 |
0 |
Limpopo (LP) |
Vhembe (DC34) |
Makhado (LIM344) |
2 |
0 |
Limpopo (LP) |
Waterberg (DC36) |
Modimolle/Mookgophong (LIM368) |
1 |
2 |
Limpopo (LP) |
Sekhukhune (DC47) |
Greater Tubatse/Fetakgomo (LIM476) |
2 |
0 |
Limpopo (LP) |
Sekhukhune (DC47) |
Makhuduthamaga (LIM473) |
1 |
0 |
Limpopo (LP) |
Mopani (DC33) |
Greater Giyani (LIM331) |
1 |
0 |
Limpopo (LP) |
Vhembe (DC34) |
Musina (LIM341) |
1 |
0 |
Limpopo (LP) |
Mopani (DC33) |
Greater Letaba (LIM332) |
0 |
1 |
Mpumalanga (MP) |
Nkangala (DC31) |
Dr JS Moroka (MP316) |
0 |
1 |
Mpumalanga (MP) |
Ehlanzeni (DC32) |
Mbombela (MP326) |
1 |
1 |
Mpumalanga (MP) |
Gert Sibande (DC30) |
Msukaligwa (MP302) |
0 |
2 |
Mpumalanga (MP) |
Nkangala (DC31) |
Thembisile (MP315) |
1 |
0 |
North West (NW) |
Bojanala Platinum (DC37) |
Moses Kotane (NW375) |
0 |
1 |
North West (NW) |
Dr Kenneth Kaunda (DC40) |
Maquassi Hills (NW404) |
0 |
1 |
North West (NW) |
Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati (DC39) |
Greater Taung (NW394) |
1 |
2 |
North West (NW) |
Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati (DC39) |
Kagisano (NW397) |
1 |
1 |
North West (NW) |
Dr Kenneth Kaunda (DC40) |
Ventersdorp/Tlokwe (NW405) |
3 |
3 |
North West (NW) |
Ngaka Modiri Molema (DC38) |
Mafikeng (NW383) |
3 |
1 |
North West (NW) |
Bojanala Platinum (DC37) |
Local Municipality of Madibeng (NW372) |
0 |
1 |
North West (NW) |
Ngaka Modiri Molema (DC38) |
Ramotshere Moiloa (NW385) |
0 |
2 |
North West (NW) |
Bojanala Platinum (DC37) |
Moretele (NW371) |
0 |
1 |
North West (NW) |
Ngaka Modiri Molema (DC38) |
Ratlou (NW381) |
0 |
2 |
North West (NW) |
Ngaka Modiri Molema (DC38) |
Tswaing (NW382) |
0 |
3 |
North West (NW) |
Ngaka Modiri Molema (DC38) |
Ditsobotla (NW384) |
1 |
0 |
North West (NW) |
Bojanala Platinum (DC37) |
Rustenburg (NW373) |
1 |
0 |
North West (NW) |
Dr Kenneth Kaunda (DC40) |
City of Matlosana (NW403) |
0 |
2 |
Northern Cape (NC) |
John Taolo Gaetsewe (DC45) |
Ga-Segonyana (NC452) |
0 |
1 |
Northern Cape (NC) |
John Taolo Gaetsewe (DC45) |
Joe Morolong (NC451) |
0 |
2 |
Northern Cape (NC) |
Namakwa (DC06) |
Richtersveld (NC061) |
0 |
1 |
Northern Cape (NC) |
ZF Mgcawu (DC08) |
!Kheis (NC084) |
0 |
1 |
Northern Cape (NC) |
Namakwa (DC06) |
Nama Khoi (NC062) |
1 |
0 |
Western Cape (WC) |
City of Cape Town (CPT) |
City of Cape Town (CPT) |
10 |
8 |
Western Cape (WC) |
Overberg (DC03) |
Theewaterskloof (WC031) |
0 |
2 |
Western Cape (WC) |
Cape Winelands (DC02) |
Drakenstein (WC023) |
1 |
3 |
Western Cape (WC) |
Garden Route (DC04) |
Kannaland (WC041) |
0 |
1 |
Western Cape (WC) |
Cape Winelands (DC02) |
Breede Valley (WC025) |
1 |
2 |
Western Cape (WC) |
Cape Winelands (DC02) |
Witzenberg (WC022) |
1 |
0 |
Western Cape (WC) |
Overberg (DC03) |
Overstrand (WC032) |
1 |
1 |
Western Cape (WC) |
Garden Route (DC04) |
Mossel Bay (WC043) |
1 |
1 |
Western Cape (WC) |
West Coast (DC01) |
Saldanha Bay (WC014) |
0 |
3 |
Western Cape (WC) |
Garden Route (DC04) |
Knysna (WC048) |
0 |
1 |
Western Cape (WC) |
Central Karoo (DC05) |
Laingsburg (WC051) |
0 |
1 |
Total |
|
|
123 |
140 |
01 July 2022 - NW2336
Mohlala, Ms MR to ask the Minister of Health
What are the details of the shortage of doctors in rural villages in (i) Limpopo and (ii) the Eastern Cape?
Reply:
Generally, it remains a challenge to recruit health professionals, particularly doctors to underserved and rural areas despite all measures taken by Government to introduce additional emoluments, which amongst others include payment of rural allowance. However, in response to the specific question by the honourable member, the Provincial Departments of Health of Limpopo and Eastern Cape, respectively informed as follows:
(i) Limpopo Department of Health has 12.37% vacancy rate in rural areas.
(ii) Eastern Cape Department of Health has 50-60% vacancy rate in rural areas.
The reason these two Provinces are unable to recruit to their full capacity, amongst others, is because of poor infrastructure, no recreational facilities, lack of medical equipment in those deep rural institutions and the shortage of nurses. The rural allowance is no longer attracting the doctors more especially when they get married. Less chances to specialize like in the Regional Hospitals.
END.
01 July 2022 - NW2402
Hicklin, Ms MB to ask the Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure
What is being done to address the numerous problems (details furnished) at the Thaba Tshwane precinct owned by her department in Tshwane, which have been allowed to accumulate and need urgent attention, including basic service delivery issues that need to be attended to urgently to make them safe and habitable instead of being a gross violation of human rights?
Reply:
The Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure
The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI) has a designated call centre which allows all its clients to log qualifying calls for the department's attention. This ensures that urgent and emergency works are attended to as and when they get registered for attention and remedy.
Matters related to poor housekeeping, which may affect safety and habitability and impact essential service delivery, remain the responsibility of the client department, which has its processes and procedures for ensuring the implementation of works allocated to them in line with the signed Service level agreement (SLA). The DOD has stopped all projects in the design phase and requested that DPWI only continue with specific projects in the tender and execution stages. Thaba Tshwane is an Endowment property owned by the DOD; therefore, any project related to the road infrastructure must be managed between the DOD and the Municipality. The client department is also responsible for prioritising funds for the registration of project/s to deal with infrastructure requirements that may require works of a Capex nature.
01 July 2022 - NW2387
Masipa, Mr NP to ask the Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure
What are the details regarding (a) the private property being leased by the SA Social Security Agency in Khayelitsha, (b) tender processes and documents, (c) monthly lease payment and lease agreement, (d) conditions of the property and (e) certificate of occupation?
Reply:
The Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure
a) The Department has informed me that the office accommodation required is 999.45 square meters to be constructed on erf 809 at corner Phakamani Road and Vati Street in Khayelitsha.
b) It was an open tender. See attached the advertisement and PA13 register of bids received (see advert and PA as Annexure A).
c) The monthly rental will be R150 305.00 (see lease agreement as Annexure B)
d) The property is to be constructed.
e) Not yet in place, it will be available upon completion.
01 July 2022 - NW2352
Ismail, Ms H to ask the Minister of Health
What (a) is the total number of hospitals in the Republic, (b)(i) number of the total number of hospitals have psychiatric units and (ii) percentage of the hospitals have psychiatric units (aa) nationally and (bb) provincially and (c) total number of beds are available for mental health patients (i) nationally and (ii) provincially, detailing a breakdown of such hospitals in each province?
Reply:
(a) 357;
b) According to the Provincial Departments of Health, Table 1 below reflects the situation in this regard.
(i) There are 44 hospitals that have psychiatric inpatient units.
(ii) (aa) 12.3% of hospitals that have psychiatric inpatient units nationally
(bb) The percentage of hospitals that have inpatient units provincially is shown below on Table 1.
Table 1:
Province |
(a) total number of hospitals in the Republic |
(b)(i) hospitals that have psychiatric units |
(b)(ii) Percentage of the hospitals that have psychiatric units (b/a *100) |
Eastern Cape |
63 |
3 |
4.7% |
Free State |
31 |
2 |
6% |
Gauteng |
37 |
9 |
24.3% |
Kwa-Zulu |
72 |
10 |
14% |
Limpopo |
40 |
9 |
22,5% |
Mpumalanga |
29 |
3 |
10.3% |
Northwest |
19 |
2 |
10.5% |
Northern Cape |
14 |
0 |
0% |
Western Cape |
52 |
6 |
11.5% |
South Africa |
357 |
44 |
12.3% |
(i) There are 14004 total number of beds are available for mental health patients and
(ii) Provincially as shown on the Table 2 below.
Table 2
Province |
Total beds |
Eastern Cape |
1816 |
Free State |
927 |
Gauteng |
2478 |
KwaZulu-Natal |
3028 |
Limpopo |
1569 |
Mpumalanga |
329 |
North West |
1446 |
Northern Cape |
344 |
Western Cape |
2067 |
National Total |
14004 |
1. EASTERN CAPE PROVINCE
(c) Hospital Name |
Total number of beds are available for mental health patients |
||
Standalone Psychiatric Hospital |
Designated Mental Health Inpatient Units |
72hr Assessment Facilities |
|
1. Cecilia Makiwane Hospital |
- |
50 |
- |
2. Umthata Hospital |
- |
60 |
- |
3. Dora Nginza Hospital |
- |
39 |
- |
4. Elizabeth Donkin Psychiatric Hospital |
163 |
- |
- |
5. Fort England |
313 |
- |
- |
6. Komani |
440 |
- |
- |
7. Tower |
400 |
- |
- |
8. Mount Ayliff |
- |
- |
2 |
9. Madzikane KwaZulu (Mary Theresa) |
- |
- |
2 |
10. St Elizabeth |
- |
- |
2 |
11. Holy cross |
- |
- |
2 |
12. St Patrick |
- |
- |
2 |
13. Canzibe |
- |
- |
2 |
14. Bambisana |
- |
- |
5 |
15. Taylor Bequest Hospital Matatiele) |
- |
- |
12 |
16. St Lucy’s |
- |
- |
2 |
17. Zitulele |
- |
- |
2 |
18. Madwaleni |
- |
- |
2 |
19. Tafalofefe |
- |
- |
2 |
20. Bisho |
- |
- |
32 |
21. Butterworth |
- |
- |
2 |
22. Victoria |
- |
- |
10 |
23. Fort Beaufort Provincial |
- |
- |
2 |
24. S.S Gida |
- |
- |
13 |
25. All Saints |
- |
- |
2 |
26. Frontier |
- |
- |
40 |
27. Hewu |
- |
- |
10 |
28. Glengrey |
- |
- |
23 |
29. Cala |
- |
- |
2 |
30. Cofimvaba |
- |
- |
2 |
40. Cradock |
- |
- |
2 |
41. Empilisweni |
- |
- |
8 |
42. Aliwal North |
- |
- |
2 |
43. Nompumelelo |
- |
- |
2 |
44. Settlers |
- |
- |
28 |
45. Port Alfred |
- |
- |
18 |
46. Midland |
- |
- |
2 |
47. Andries Vosloo |
- |
- |
2 |
48. Humansdorp |
- |
- |
2 |
49. Dora Nginza |
- |
- |
30 |
50. Uitenhage |
- |
- |
40 |
51. Livingstone |
- |
- |
40 |
Total |
1316 |
149 |
351 |
2. FREE STATE PROVINCE
(c) Hospital Name |
Total number of beds are available for mental health patients |
|||
Standalone Psychiatric Hospital |
Designated Mental Health Inpatient Units |
72hr Assessment Facilities |
||
1. Free State Psychiatric Complex |
760 |
- |
- |
|
2. Mofumahadi Manapo Mopeli |
- |
30 |
- |
|
3. Boitumelo Hospital |
- |
47 |
- |
|
4. Diamant district hospital |
- |
- |
2 |
|
5. Embekweni district hospital |
- |
- |
2 |
|
6. Stoffel Coetzee district hospital |
- |
- |
2 |
|
7. Tromsburg/Albert Nzula hospital |
- |
- |
2 |
|
8. Botshabelo district hospital |
- |
- |
2 |
|
9. Dr J.S Moroka district hospital |
- |
- |
2 |
|
10. Pelonomi regional hospital |
- |
- |
2 |
|
11. National Hospital |
- |
- |
12 |
|
12. Univesitas central hospital |
- |
- |
0 |
|
13. Bongani regional hospital |
- |
- |
18 |
|
14. Katlehong district hospital |
- |
- |
2 |
|
15. Thusanong district hospital |
- |
- |
2 |
|
16. Mohau district hospital |
- |
- |
2 |
|
17. Winburg district hospital |
- |
- |
2 |
|
18. Nala district hospital |
- |
- |
2 |
|
19. Mafube district hospital |
- |
- |
2 |
|
20. Parys district hospital |
- |
- |
2 |
|
21. Metsimaholo (Fezi Ngubentombi)district hospital |
- |
- |
10 |
|
22. Tokollo district hospital |
- |
- |
2 |
|
23. Elizabeth Ross district hospital |
- |
- |
2 |
|
24. Phekolong district hospital |
- |
- |
2 |
|
25. Phutoloha district hospital |
- |
- |
2 |
|
26. J.D Newberry district hospital |
- |
- |
2 |
|
27. Thebe district hospital |
- |
- |
2 |
|
28. Itemoheleng district hospital |
- |
- |
2 |
|
29. Dihlabeng regional hospital |
- |
- |
2 |
|
30. Nketoane district hospital |
- |
- |
2 |
|
31. Mantsopa district hospital |
- |
- |
2 |
|
32. Phumelela district hospital |
- |
- |
2 |
|
Total |
760 |
77 |
90 |
3. GAUTENG PROVINCE
Hospital Name |
Total number of beds are available for mental health patients |
|||
Specialized Psychiatric Hospital |
Mental Health Inpatient Units |
72hr Assessment Facilities |
||
Weskoppies Hospital |
732 |
|
|
|
Sterkfontein Hospital |
585 |
|
|
|
Tara H. Moss Hospital |
141 |
|
|
|
Cullinan Care & Rehabilitation Centre |
300 |
|
|
|
Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital |
|
165 |
|
|
Charlotte Maxeke Academic Hospital |
|
40 |
|
|
Dr George Mukhari Academic Hospital |
|
48 |
|
|
Steve Biko Academic Hospital |
|
20 |
|
|
Helen Joseph Tertiary Hospital |
|
30 |
|
|
Tembisa Tertiary Hospital |
|
30 |
|
|
Kalafong Tertiary Hospital |
|
|
20 |
|
Leratong Regional Hospital |
|
40 |
|
|
Thelle Mogoerane Regional Hospital |
|
20 |
|
|
Kopanong District Hospital |
|
30 |
|
|
Pholosong Regional Hospital |
|
|
24 |
|
Tambo Memorial Regional Hospital |
|
|
26 |
|
Mamelodi Regional Hospital |
|
|
28 |
|
Sebokeng Regional Hospital |
|
|
30 |
|
Jubilee District Hospital |
|
|
50 |
|
Bheki Mlangeni District Hospital |
|
|
30 |
|
South Rand District Hospital |
|
|
32 |
|
Pretoria West District Hospital |
|
|
15 |
|
Bertha Gxowa District Hospital |
|
|
8 |
|
Carletonville District Hospital |
|
|
8 |
|
Dr Yusuf Dadoo District Hospital |
|
|
8 |
|
Odi District |
|
|
12 |
|
Heidelberg District Hospital |
|
|
6 |
|
Provincial total |
1758 |
423 |
297 |
4. KWA ZULU-NATAL PROVINCE
(c) Hospital Name |
Total number of beds are available for mental health patients |
|||
Standalone Psychiatric Hospital |
Designated Mental Health Inpatient Units |
72hr Assessment Facilities |
||
1. Ekuhlengeni |
884 |
- |
- |
|
2. Fort Napier |
370 |
- |
- |
|
3. Townhill |
280 |
- |
- |
|
4. Umngeni |
464 |
- |
- |
|
5. Umzimkhulu |
320 |
- |
- |
|
6. King (Dinuzulu) George V |
- |
68 |
- |
|
7. Ladysmith Hospital |
- |
10 |
- |
|
8. Port Shepston Hospital |
- |
32 |
- |
|
9. the St. Benedictine |
- |
- |
15 |
|
30. GJ Crooks |
- |
- |
8 |
|
31. Northdale |
- |
- |
10 |
|
32. Edendale |
- |
15 |
||
33. Church of Scotland |
- |
- |
20 |
|
34. Charles Johnson |
- |
- |
17 |
|
35. Dr Prixley Ka Seme |
- |
26 |
||
36. Vryheid |
- |
- |
15 |
|
37. Murchison Hospital |
- |
- |
12 |
|
38. St Francis |
- |
- |
16 |
|
39. Greytown Hospital |
- |
- |
11 |
|
40. Estcourt |
- |
- |
12 |
|
41. Stanger (General Justice Gizenga Mpanza) |
- |
20 |
||
42. Umphumulo |
- |
- |
2 |
|
43. Addington |
- |
20 |
||
44. KE VIII |
- |
20 |
||
45. RK Khan |
- |
20 |
||
46. Prince Mshiyeni |
- |
25 |
||
47. Mahatma Gandhi |
- |
- |
18 |
|
48. Wentworth |
- |
- |
8 |
|
49. Madadeni |
250 |
|||
50. Hillcrest |
- |
- |
10 |
|
51. Ngwelezane Hospital |
- |
30 |
- |
|
Total |
2568 |
266 |
194 |
5. LIMPOPO PROVINCE
(c) Hospital Name |
Total number of beds available for mental health patients |
||
Standalone Psychiatric Hospital |
Designated Mental Health Inpatient Units |
72hr Assessment Facilities |
|
1.Botlokwa |
- |
- |
10 |
2.Mankweng |
- |
20 |
|
3.F W Knobel |
- |
- |
2 |
4.Seshego |
- |
- |
16 |
5.Lebowakgomo |
- |
- |
19 |
6.Zebediela |
- |
- |
4 |
7.Polokwane |
- |
- |
10 |
8.Helena Franz |
- |
- |
14 |
9.Thabamoopo |
500 |
- |
|
10.C N Phathudi |
- |
- |
10 |
11.Evuxakeni |
354 |
- |
|
12.Kgapane |
- |
- |
14 |
13.Letaba |
- |
40 |
|
14.Maphuta-Malatji |
- |
- |
20 |
15.Nkhensani |
- |
15 |
- |
16.Sekororo |
- |
- |
8 |
17.Van Velden |
- |
- |
1 |
18.Matlala |
- |
15 |
|
19.Groblersdaal |
- |
- |
2 |
20.Philadelphia |
- |
- |
20 |
21.Dilokong |
- |
- |
15 |
22.Mecklenburg |
- |
- |
2 |
23.St Ritas |
- |
- |
12 |
24.Jane Furse |
- |
12 |
|
25.Donald Fraser |
- |
36 |
|
26.Elim |
- |
40 |
|
27.Hayani |
250 |
- |
|
28.Louis Trichardt |
- |
- |
0 |
29.Malamulele |
- |
16 |
|
30.Messina |
- |
- |
4 |
31.Siloam |
- |
30 |
- |
32.Tshilidzini |
- |
13 |
- |
33.George Masebe |
- |
- |
12 |
34.F H Odendaal |
- |
- |
4 |
35.Warmbad |
- |
- |
5 |
36.Thabazimbi |
- |
- |
4 |
37.Ellisrus |
- |
- |
3 |
38.Witpoort |
- |
- |
2 |
39.Mokopane |
- |
- |
24 |
40.Voortrekker |
- |
- |
4 |
Total |
1104 |
212 |
253 |
6. MPUMALANGA PROVINCE
(c) Hospital Name |
Total number of beds available for mental health patients |
||
Standalone Psychiatric Hospital |
Designated Mental Health Inpatient Units |
72hr Assessment Facilities |
|
1.Witbank |
- |
26 |
12 |
2. Rob Ferreira |
- |
30 |
10 |
3. Tintswalo |
- |
50 |
10 |
4. Tonga |
- |
- |
10 |
5. Themba |
- |
- |
27 |
6. Matikwane |
- |
- |
8 |
7. Mapulaneng |
- |
- |
4 |
8. Sabie |
- |
- |
6 |
9. Matibidi |
- |
- |
5 |
10. Barberton |
- |
- |
6 |
11. Lydenburg |
- |
- |
4 |
12. Embhuleni |
- |
- |
20 |
13. Carolina |
- |
- |
2 |
14. Ermelo |
- |
- |
8 |
15. Standerton |
- |
- |
12 |
16. Elsie Ballot |
- |
- |
4 |
17. Amajuba |
- |
- |
6 |
18. Bethal |
- |
- |
6 |
19. Piet Retief |
- |
- |
6 |
20. Evander |
- |
- |
4 |
21. HA Grove |
- |
- |
4 |
22. Waterval Boven |
- |
- |
2 |
23. Middelburg |
- |
- |
8 |
24. Impungwe |
- |
- |
4 |
25. Kwamhlanga |
- |
- |
12 |
26. Bernice Samuel |
- |
- |
3 |
27. Mmamethlake |
- |
- |
8 |
28. Shongwe |
- |
- |
12 |
Total |
0 |
106 |
223 |
7. NORTHWEST
(c) Hospital Name |
Total number of beds available for mental health patients |
||
Standalone Psychiatric Hospital |
Designated Mental Health Inpatient Units |
72hr Assessment Facilities |
|
1. Bophelong |
384 |
- |
- |
2.Witrand (Profound intellectual disability services) |
982 |
- |
- |
3.Taung hospital |
- |
20 |
- |
4.Job- Shimankana Tabane |
- |
60 |
- |
5.Klerksdorp / Tshepong |
- |
- |
30 |
6.Mahikeng Provincial |
- |
- |
46 |
7.Potchefstroom |
- |
- |
11 |
Total |
1366 |
80 |
8. NORTHERN CAPE PROVINCE
(c) Hospital Name |
Total number of beds are available for mental health patients |
|||
Standalone Psychiatric Hospital |
Designated Mental Health Inpatient Units |
72hr Assessment Facilities |
||
1. Kimberly Mental Health |
287 |
- |
- |
|
2. Kuruman Hospital |
- |
- |
5 |
|
3. Tshwaragano Hospital |
- |
- |
9 |
|
4. Calvinia |
- |
- |
2 |
|
5. Springbok Hospital |
- |
- |
2 |
|
6. De Aar |
- |
- |
2 |
|
7. Prieska |
- |
- |
2 |
|
8. Manne Dipico Hospital |
- |
- |
2 |
|
9. Harry Surtie Hospital |
- |
- |
8 |
|
10. Kakamas Hospital |
- |
- |
2 |
|
11. Postmasburg Hospital |
- |
- |
2 |
|
12. Connie Voster Hospital |
- |
- |
2 |
|
13. Robert Mangaliso Sobukwe |
- |
- |
15 |
|
14. Prof ZK Matthews |
- |
- |
2 |
|
15. Hartswater Hospital |
- |
- |
2 |
|
Total |
287 |
|
57 |
9. WESTERN CAPE PROVINCE
(c) Hospital Name |
Total number of beds are available for mental health patients |
|||
Standalone Psychiatric Hospital |
Designated Mental Health Inpatient Units |
72hr Assessment Facilities |
||
1. Alexandra - intellectual disability |
300 |
- |
- |
|
2. Lentegeur - General Adult psychiatry, Intellectual Disability and Forensics |
690 |
- |
- |
|
3. Stikland - General Adult Psychiatry, Psychogeriatrics and Detox |
423 |
- |
||
4. Valkenberg - General Adult Psychiatry and Forensics |
391 |
- |
||
5.Mitchell’s Plain |
44 |
|||
6. Khayelitsha |
- |
- |
55 |
|
7. Helderberg |
- |
- |
12 |
|
8. Karl Bremer |
- |
- |
36 |
|
9. Eerste River |
- |
- |
30 |
|
10. Falsebay |
- |
- |
9 |
|
11. Victoria |
- |
- |
15 |
|
12. Somerset |
- |
- |
32 |
|
13. Worcester |
- |
24 |
||
14. Paarl |
- |
30 |
||
15. George |
- |
12 |
||
16. Tygerberg |
- |
42 |
||
17. Groote Schuur |
25 |
30 |
||
Total |
1804 |
133 |
263 |
The Mental Health Care Act provides for designation of specialized standalone psychiatric hospitals and inpatient units/wards attached to general hospitals, which are also referred to as designated psychiatric hospitals. This is a concurrent function of the National Director-General of Health and the Provincial Heads of Departments.
The Act further provides for a list of health establishments to conduct 72-hours assessment for involuntary mental health care, with designated beds for this purpose. Other general hospitals render 72-hours assessment in medical wards as there are no dedicated beds for this service in those hospitals. This is the prerogative of the Provincial Heads of Departments. The list above provides only health establishments that have dedicated beds for 72 hours assessment services.
END.
01 July 2022 - NW2308
Luthuli, Mr BN to ask the Minister of Human Settlements
(1)What are the details of all the housing contractors who have entered into business with Government in the past five financial years (2) Whether any of the contractors defaulted in the completion of any projects; if not what is the position in this regard. If so, what (a) number and (b) are the recorded reasons?
Reply:
1. The implementation of housing delivery as well as appointment of contractors is the function of the provinces. The list of contractors has been requested and obtained from the provinces since they are responsible for appointment and contract management.
The details of all the housing contractors who have entered into business with Government in the past five financial years in all provinces are as follows:
A total of 2 970 contractors have entered into business with Provinces. The details of those contractors per province are attached as Annexure A.
2. (a) 95 contractors defaulted in the completion of the projects; contractors that have not defaulted have completed or are still constructing the projects that are not yet complete.
(b) Reasons for defaulting include:
- Poor performance by the contractor;
- Lack of bulk infrastructure;
- Contractor Cash flow challenges;
- Untraceable beneficiaries;
- Legal land requirements;
- Replacements of beneficiaries;
- Change of local authorities;
- Scarcity and price escalation of building material;
- Project surrendered due to cost escalation;
- Covid-19 challenges;
- Unbuildable sites and missing beneficiaries;
- Delays with beneficiary administration;
- Social issues;
- Change of local authorities;
- Delays in Water Licence (WULA) approval and variation order delays.
The details of defaulting contractors per province are attached as Annexure A.
PROVINCE |
(1) NUMBER OF CONTRACTORS |
(2a) NUMBERS OF DEFAULTERS |
(2b) SUMMARY OF REASONS |
EC |
818 |
4 |
Poor performance and cash follow constrains |
FS |
123 |
0 |
No defaulters reported by the Province |
GP |
97 |
3 |
Poor performance |
KZN |
652 |
62 |
Poor performance; Bulk infrastructure; Cash flow; Untraceable beneficiaries; Legal land requirements; Replacements of beneficiaries; Change of local authorities; Scarcity and price escalation of building material; Project surrendered due to cost escalation; Covid-19 challenges; Unbuildable sites and missing beneficiaries; Delays with beneficiary administration; Social issues; Change of local authorities; Delays in Water Licence (WULA) approval and Variation order delays |
LP |
400 |
14 |
Poor performance |
MP |
182 |
5 |
Contractors failed to commence with the work after site hand over and poor performance |
NC |
66 |
0 |
No defaulters reported by the Province |
NW |
285 |
0 |
No defaulters reported by the Province |
WC |
347 |
7 |
Poor performance and cash flow challenges |
TOTAL |
2 970 |
95 |
01 July 2022 - NW2331
Van Staden, Mr PA to ask the Minister of Health
(1)Whether he has been informed of Mrs Erna Jansen van Vuuren (details furnished) who was admitted to the Steve Biko Academic Hospital in Pretoria on Sunday, 22 May 2022, with stage 4 cancer and who died on Wednesday, 25 May 2022; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the reasons that the specified patient was placed in a tent outside the specified hospital when the patient was admitted; (2) whether he has been informed if the patient received sufficient medical treatment during the stay in the tent; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details of the treatment received; (3) whether he has been informed of the (a) reason that the patient was initially admitted and (b) cause of death; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details; (4) whether he will make a statement on the matter?
Reply:
1. Yes, I have been informed about the said patient, including why she was admitted I have also been informed that the patient received adequate medical treatment whilst she was in the tent.
I wish to raise my concern regarding exposing patient’s names and conditions I as in the public domain as in the Department of Health we are bound by the patient-doctor confidentiality, however I wish to respond as follow regarding the context of patients being admitted into the tent is as follows:
- The response to the COVID-19 pandemic at Steve Biko Academic Hospital wanted additional infrastructure to manage the COVID-19 suspected and confirmed patients and limiting risk of exposure to patients who were confirmed to be virologically negative.
- Tents are well ventilated and fully equipped as wards. This was the immediate response to the then rapidly progressing pandemic, where semi-formal structures were erected.
- The semi-formal structures added an additional 30 beds to treat the COVID-19 patients and remedy the challenges with space and enabled Steve Biko Academic Hospital to as far as possible, continue with rendering the non-COVID-19’s highly specialised services and not to utilize the regular patient beds to accommodate person under investigations (PUIs).
- Tents have enabled Steve Biko Academic Hospital to be in the position to successfully manage Priority 1 and Priority 3 COVID-19 suspected patients.
- As with all patients who had respiratory symptoms, the patient in question presented to Steve Biko Academic Hospital and admitted as a person under investigation (PUI) on the 22/05/22 and was admitted to Ward 8.2, gynaecology ward on the 24/05/22 where the patient subsequently demised on the 25/05/2022 at 11h35min.
- The details regarding the detailed treatment of the said patient are available and will not presented here as these are deemed confidential as per patient doctor confidentiality.
2. No, I will not make any statement regarding this matter, this to maintain patient-doctor relationship in accordance with health care professionalism. The matter was raised as a complaint and the prescribed complaints management processes were followed. The patient received an optimal treatment for her condition.
END.
01 July 2022 - NW2296
Roos, Mr AC to ask the Minister of Home Affairs
With reference to the (a) Justice Moseneke Inquiry on Free and Fair Local Government Elections during COVID-19, (b) Ministerial Advisory Committee Report on Electoral Reform, (c) Task Team to review some permits that were issued by his department since 2004 and (d) investigation within the Government Printing Works (GPW) on the loss of financial data and loss of curricula vitae, what (i) were the total costs incurred and (ii) were the (aa) fees billed and (bb) scope of the deliverables of each external service provider and/or individual?
Reply:
a) Justice Moseneke Inquiry on Free and Fair Local Government Elections during COVID-19
(i) The total fees incurred were R 2 544 169,09
(ii)(aa) Justice Moseneke waived his entitlement of R 800 000 being fees payable to him in favour of the University of Pretoria while R 849 000 was paid to the team of researchers and administrative support personnel.
(bb) The deliverable in respect of the Moseneke Inquiry was a report in terms of section 14(4) of the Electoral Commission Act 51 of 1996 on the likelihood or otherwise that the Commission would be able to ensure that the general elections of municipal councils in 2021 would be free and fair in view of the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. Justice Moseneke presented the report on 20 July 2021.
(b&c) Ministerial Advisory Committee Report on Electoral Reform and Task Team to review some permits that were issued by his department since 2004
(i) Total expenditure budget allocated to both committees is R10 000 000 per annum and Total expenditure costs incurred for both committees is R9 144 000.
(ii)(aa) Fees were billed in line with National Treasury regulations and DPSA hourly fee rates for such Committees.
(ii)(bb) Ministerial Advisory Committee on Electoral Reform
The Honourable Roos is part of the Portfolio Committee on Home Affairs and the report will be tabled before the Committee in due course.
(ii)(bb) Task Team to review some permits that were issued by his department since 2004
The Honourable Roos is a member of the Portfolio Committee on Home Affairs and the report of the Task Team will be tabled before the Committee in due course.
(d) Investigation within the Government Printing Works (GPW on the loss of financial data:
(i) The total budget allocated was R 3 771 156,70.
(ii)(aa) The review panels’ remunerations were determined in accordance with National Treasury regulations and DPSA hourly rates for Committees. .
(ii)(bb) The Honourable Roos is part of the Portfolio Committee on Home Affairs and the report will be tabled before the Committee in due course.
Loss of Curricula Vitae
- An internal investigation was done by the Security Management Unit and the matter was also further referred to the Hawks. No external service provider was utilized to do investigation.
- Consequently, no financial implications were incurred by the GPW.
END
01 July 2022 - NW2415
Thembekwayo, Dr S to ask the Minister of Health
What (a) total number of backlogs on surgeries do hospitals have across the Republic as a result of the delays caused by COVID-19 and (b) steps have been taken to deal with the backlogs?
Reply:
The Provincial Departments of Health provided the information as follows:
a) Table below
Province |
Total number of backlogs on surgeries |
Eastern Cape |
5373 |
Free State |
1923 |
Gauteng |
13433 |
KwaZulu Natal |
Waiting for response |
Limpopo |
4229 |
Mpumalanga |
190 |
North West |
5531 |
Northern Cape |
Waiting for response |
Western Cape |
77139 |
Gauteng Province |
Hospital Name |
(b)What steps have been taken to deal with the backlogs |
Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic hospital, Charlotte Maxeke Academic hospital, Dr George Mukhari Academic Hospital, Steve Biko Academic Hospital, Tembisa Provincial Tertiary Hospital, Kalafong Provincial Tertiary Hospital, Rahima Moosa Mother and Child Hospital |
Chris Hani Baragwanath
Charlotte Maxeke Academic Hospital
Dr George Mukhari Academic hospital
Steve Biko Academic hospital
Tembisa hospital
Kalafong hospital
Rahima Moosa Hospital
|
Limpopo Province |
Hospital Name |
(b)What steps have been taken to deal with the backlogs |
Letaba, Mokopane, Philadelphia St Ritas Tshilidzini Mankweng Pietersburg |
|
Mpumalanga Province |
Hospital Name |
(b)What steps have been taken to deal with the backlogs |
Rob Ferreira Witbank Mapulaneng Themba Ermelo |
|
Northwest Province |
Hospital Name |
(b)What steps have been taken to deal with the backlogs |
Klerksdorp/Tshepong Job Shimankana Tabane Mafikeng Provincial Joe Morolong Memorial Potchefstroom |
|
Free State Province |
Hospital Name |
(b)What steps have been taken to deal with the backlogs |
Universitas Pelonomi Dihlabeng Bongani |
|
Eastern Cape Province |
Hospital Name |
(b)What steps have been taken to deal with the backlogs |
Nelson Mandela Academic Hospital Livingstone hospital Port Elizabeth Provincial hospital Frere Hospital Cecilia Makiwane Hospital Dora Nginza hospital Frontier hospital |
Western Cape Province |
Hospital Name |
(b)What steps have been taken to deal with the backlogs |
Alan Blyth Hospital Beaufort West BreedeValey Caledon Ceres Citrusdarl Clanwilliam Eerste River False Bay George Groote Schuur Helderberg Hermanus Karl Bremer Khayelitsha Knysna Laingsburg Mitchells Plain Montagu Mossel Bay Murraysburg New Somerset Otto du Plessis Oudtshoorn Paarl Prince Albert Red Croos War Memorial Children Riversdale Robertson Stellenbosch Swartland Swellendam Tygerburg Victoria Vredenburg Vredendal Wesfleur Worcester |
Operations increased by dedicated budget increase and efficiency gains |
KZN NATAL State Province |
Hospital Name |
(b)What steps have been taken to deal with the backlogs |
Madadeni Hospital King Edward Hospital RK Khan Hospital IALCH Ngwelezana Hospital Port Shepstone Regional Murchison Hospital GJ Crookes Hospital Grey’s Hospital Harry Gwala Regional Hospital Northdale Hospital Manguzi Hospital Mosvold Hospital Ladysmith Regional Hospital |
The hospital is increasing theatre time. Additional days added
|
Information from NC still outstanding.
END.
01 July 2022 - NW2353
Ismail, Ms H to ask the Minister of Health
(a) What has been the total number of specialist trained nurses over the past 10 years and (b) where have they been allocated during the specified period?
Reply:
(a) According to the information as received from the South African Nursing Council (SANC) the total number of specialist nurses who completed their studies and registered as nursing specialists over the past 10 years period, is 52 887, as per table below:
Nurse category |
Output per year |
||||||||||
2012 |
2013 |
2014 |
2015 |
2016 |
2017 |
2018 |
2019 |
2020 |
2021 |
Grand Total |
|
Specialist Nurses |
5185 |
6321 |
4722 |
6211 |
6010 |
5494 |
4941 |
5530 |
3508 |
4965 |
52 887 |
*Statistics obtained from South African Nursing Council
(b) According to the records as drawn from the Persal System on 31 May 2022, the table below indicate the number of nursing specialists appointed in the public service, in each province, over the reporting 10 years period (per financial year):
*Data extracted from the PERSAL System dated 31 May 2022
It is important to inform the Honourable Member that the trend of high number of production of specialist nurses vs low number of appointment (in the public sector) is because of a number of factors but not limited to:
(i) Some nurse specialists are absorbed by the private sector after qualifying as specialists;
(ii) Some nurse specialists especially ICU trained prefer to work for agencies as proven during the height of the Covid-19 pandemic;
(iii) Some nurses underwent training towards non-clinical specialty programs such as Nursing Management and Nursing Education, as a way of preparing themselves for future career prospects when they apply to be managers etc. Incidentally, these two programs are the ones with higher production (see SANC data). It has also been empirically proven that sometimes nurses study for these programs to add bars on their epaulets as each one has a distinct bar, silver and white respectively;
(iv) Some specialist nurse already employed within an Organization, may study towards a specialty of their choice as part of life-long learning not necessarily to be absorbed within that specialty. As an example, a nurse educator at a college may further pursue studies in Primary Health Care (PHC), so that they can teach PHC in the future but already employed as Specialist (nurse educator); and
(v) Finally, in contrast, another example is psychiatric nurses who decide to study for the Occupational Nursing specialty just out of curiosity but not necessarily to work in an OHS environment.
END.
01 July 2022 - NW2294
Mhlongo, Mr TW to ask the Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture
Whether, with reference to his reply to question 1619 on 18 June 2021, he is now in a position to provide Mr. T W Mhlongo with the proposed timelines; if not, (a) why not and (b) by what date will he be in a position to furnish the proposed timelines; if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
The Departmental Task Team on amalgamation has mapped a process towards the merger of the National Arts Council and the National Film and Video Foundation. The estimated timeline for the merger of the two entities will be informed by the conclusion of the enactment of the new legislation.
In this instance it is estimated that a period of 18 to 24 months is required for the drafting of the legislation and undertaking the consultation process before the draft bill is submitted to the National Assembly.
01 July 2022 - NW2403
Hicklin, Ms MB to ask the Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure
With reference to the problems relating to maintenance at Radio Uitkyk in Thaba Tshwane (details furnished), which have been raised by residents over the past two years to no avail, what does her department intend to do about (a) cutting the grass on a regular basis, (b) fixing the vandalised electrical substations in Radio Uitkyk, (c) the on-going non-working streetlight issues and (d) commensurate security risks in Radio Uitkyk?
Reply:
The Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure
The department has a designated call centre which allows all its clients to log qualifying calls for the department's attention. This ensures that urgent and emergency works are attended to when they get registered for attention and remedy.
There are no outstanding calls for the electrical substation at Radio Uitkyk and the streetlights. However, the department has raised a security concern with the client department responsible for safeguarding property allocated to them.
Matters related to poor housekeeping and security remain the responsibility of the client department, which has its processes and procedures for ensuring the implementation of works allocated to them in line with the signed Service level agreement (SLA). Thaba Tshwane is an Endowment property owned by the DOD; therefore, any project related to the road infrastructure must be managed between the DOD and the Municipality.
01 July 2022 - NW2374
De Freitas, Mr MS to ask the Minister of Health
Whether, with reference to his reply to question 1457 on 13 May 2022, he has received the information from the Gauteng Provincial Department of Health; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, on what date will he furnish Mr M S F de Freitas with the information?
Reply:
According to the Gauteng Provincial Department of Health, the tables below reflect the details in this regard:
1. With reference to the South Rand Hospital in (a) each of the past three financial years and (b) the current financial year, what was the (i) allocated budget and expenditure, (ii) average expenditure in each month for water, electricity, security and security services, food and catering services, maintenance and upgrades, cleaning services, medical, consumables and disposables and (iii)(aa) maximum bed capacity and (bb) average bed occupancy in each month;
2. what is the (a) staff complement currently in each department of the hospital and (b) total number of posts that are unfilled currently in each department?
- (a) The tables below reflect the details in this regard.
(b) (iii) (aa) Maximum bed capacity of the hospital is 278.
(bb) Average bed occupancy is 60% because of reduced COVID-19 admissions.
(2) (a)-(b) The following table reflects the details in this regard.
Department |
(a) Staff complement currently |
(b) Posts that are unfilled |
Executive Management |
7 |
1 |
Administration Staff |
76 |
3 |
Medical Staff |
45 |
2 |
Clinical Support Staff |
52 |
0 |
Nursing Staff |
332 |
7 |
Support Services |
137 |
2 |
Hospital Board members |
5 |
0 |
Total |
657 |
15 |
END.
01 July 2022 - NW2293
Mhlongo, Mr TW to ask the Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture
Whether, with reference to his reply to question 2300 on 18 November 2021, he is now in a position to furnish Mr. T W Mhlongo with a copy of the conference resolutions; if not, (a) why not and (b) by what date will he be in a position to furnish a copy of the conference resolutions; if so, (i) on what date and (ii) what are the further relevant details?
Reply:
May the Honourable Member be specific as to which Conference is referring too?
01 July 2022 - NW2342
Clarke, Ms M to ask the Minister of Health
What (a) is the current maintenance budget of his department for public health facilities, (b) has been the (i) budget allocated by his department for each province targeted towards maintenance and (ii) expenditure of public health facilities for each province and (c) is the detailed breakdown of such (i) budgets and (ii) expenditure for each public health facility throughout the Republic?
Reply:
(a)-(b) According to the Provincial Departments of Health, the Table below provides the details in this regard, regarding the 2022/23 maintenance allocations per province:
c) The attached Annexure A – covers (c) (i) and (ii) questions regarding the breakdown of maintenance budget and expenditure per facility and per province.
END.
01 July 2022 - NW2322
Mohlala, Ms MR to ask the Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition
(1)Whether the Musina-Makhado Special Economic Zone is still within its project timelines and scope; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the details of the current status of the project; (2) whether the issue of the Environmental Impact Assessment has been resolved; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details; (3) of the 21 000 jobs envisaged to be created by the project, what total number of (a) jobs are going to benefit the residents of Limpopo and (b) businesses from Limpopo stand to benefit?
Reply:
The project is under the control and management of the Limpopo province.
The Department has contacted the CEO of Musina-Makhado Special Economic Zone (MMSEZ) in order to respond to the questions posed, and the CEO has furnished the department with the following reply:
1. The project is behind schedule due to delays in the process of securing Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) authorisation on time. The timelines for the implementation of the Musina-Makhado Special Economic Zone (MMSEZ) are dependent on amongst others, the granting of the environmental authorisation. The environmental authorisation granted on 23rd February 2022 is currently the subject of an appeal process. As a result, no development can take place on the site until the appeal processes are completed.
2. Environmental authorisation was granted on 23rd February 2022 and currently undergoing appeal process.
3. It is anticipated that majority of the job opportunities to be created in the MMSEZ will benefit the people of Limpopo, based on the available skills. Priority will be given to local entrepreneurs for the majority of business opportunities in line with the existing government policies and regulations. A comprehensive enterprise development strategy has been developed for the integration and empowerment of local Small, Medium and Micro Enterprises (SMMEs) in the implementation of the project.
The Honourable Member is encouraged to engage directly with the province and the SEZ Management to get more details about the project.
-END-
01 July 2022 - NW2310
Sithole, Mr KP to ask the Minister of Transport
On what date is it envisaged that the national Government will provide the funding requested by the KwaZulu-Natal provincial government to assist in the rebuilding of all damaged roads, following the floods?
Reply:
Section 19(6) of the DORA allows us, in the case of disasters, to spend money outside the grant conditions and through a joint request with the NDMC. According to the National Treasury as soon as the Appropriation Bill and DORA Bill is enacted, the DORA can then be amended to make additional provisions in the Provincial Road Maintenance Grant that will be ring fenced for rebuilding of all damaged roads due to the floods.
As soon as the above processes are completed, the approved funds will be transferred.
01 July 2022 - NW2312
Sithole, Mr KP to ask the Minister of Transport
With reference to his reply to question 1517 on 6 June 2022, what measures have been put in place to (a) better incentivise top engineers and other relevant technical skills, particularly at provincial and municipal levels in order to keep them from leaving for the private sector and (b) ensure that business forums do not disrupt projects and make claim to percentages where work has not been done?
Reply:
a\) The Minister of Public Service and Administration has determined, in terms of section 3(3)(c), read with section 5(4) of the Public Service Act, 1994, GPSSBC Resolutions 3, 5, 6, and 9 of 2009, effective from 1 July 2009 the Occupation Specific Dispensation (post and salary structures) for Engineers.
Road Authorities have an instrument that is used as an incentive for persons employed by the Government through the payment of the OSD Allowances to the qualifying staff.
As the Department of Transport, there is an opportunity provided and available for Road Authorities to send their engineering graduates for practical training at the SANRAL Technical School. There are no cost implications for the Road Authorities, except for the travelling and accommodation for the staff they send to the SANRAL Technical School.
b) The measures put in place at SANRAL are (i) the implementation of their Transformation Policy and the establishment Project Liaison Committees, wherein there is on-going stakeholder engagements taking place to avoid project disruptions.
In the event of problems experienced with persons or organisations trying to exhort money from the Contractors, these matters are reported to the South African Police Services who have prioritised their operations to deal with such matters.
01 July 2022 - NW2395
Mhlongo, Mr TW to ask the Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture
(1) Whether his department has an email address for members of the public who would like to ask any questions from his department and/or make any queries; if not, why not; if so, what is the email address. (2) whether his department has a call-centre number that the public can call if they have any issue in the sector; if not, why not; if so, what is the contact number that is dedicated to answer public queries? (3) what are the details of all communication channels at the disposal of the sport, arts, and culture sector to communicate with his department?
Reply:
1. Yes, the Department has an email to the office of the Director General (DG’s office): [email protected] They also use an email address of the Head of Communications advertised on our website.
2. Yes, the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture currently has a dedicated Call Centre which is used to handle enquiries relating to all relief programmes including Mzansi Golden Economy (MGE) Programme. The current call centre was effectively utilised during all COVID – 19 relief measures that the Department embarked upon.
The Department during the COVID – 19 relief measures and based on the number of enquiries received was able to conclude that there is a need to improve on the existing call centre and that process in well underway.
The improved Call Centre System will serve as an upgrade to the existing call centre by implementing the automating processes that will be able to handle all departmental enquires coming from various programmes despite their magnitude including MGE. The current call centre number is 0800 724 4278 and the same number will be retained for the newly improved call centre.
3. Department has several platforms to communicate its programmes / campaigns to the public and which the public can always access. Those platforms are as follows:
(i) DSAC Social Media platforms.
(ii) Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/sportartsculturersa
(iii) Twitter: https://twitter.com/SportArtsCultur
(iv) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sportartsculturersa/
(v) YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOfYRLd7cwKj5ReAt_nLsNw/videos?view=0&sort=dd&shelf_id=0
(vi) Website: www.dsac.gov.za
01 July 2022 - NW2295
Mhlongo, Mr TW to ask the Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture
Whether, 17 with reference to his reply to question 820 on 1 April 2022, he is now in a position to provide Mr T W Mhlongo with the requested information; if not, (a) why not and (b) by what date does he envisage that he will be in a position to furnish the requested information; if so, (i) on what date and (ii) what are the further relevant details?
Reply:
The difficulty we encounter, the records the Honorable Member requires are more than five years old. In terms of National Treasury Regulation 17.2 of March 2005, the institutions of state including government departments are allowed to dispose of the documents when five years have lapsed.
The documents we had when I responded to question 820, were not the relevant documents.
01 July 2022 - NW2304
Horn, Mr W to ask the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs
With reference to the intervention into the administration and governance of the Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality in terms of section 139(7) of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996, what progress has been made to address the failure of the municipality to render basic services in respect of the (a) maintenance of roads and (b) removal of solid waste on a sustainable basis?
Reply:
a) Maintenance of Roads
The current road infrastructure network is in a very poor state within the Municipality and maintenance needs to be prioritised. On 02 May 2022, The Acting HOD: Engineering Services commenced his services, and the critical road maintenance areas were identified for urgent attention and priority. Road maintenance is dependent on a fully functioning fleet department within the municipality which is operating at suboptimal level.
Current interventions and priorities on Road Maintenance
The municipality has urgently undertaken roads assessments to identify the critical roads in needs of repairs. These repairs are categorised as pothole repairs and complete re-sealing of critical roads. There are continuous pothole repairs on-going across the metro and re-sealing of roads of estimated 18,8km of length which has started 25 May 2022 and will be complete by end of June 2022. The current benefitting areas are Ward 19(Vista Park), Ward 30(Botshabelo), Ward 31(Botshabelo) and Ward 41(Thaba Nchu). The road maintenance will continue as planned from July 2022 onwards.
(b) Removal of Solid Waste on a sustainability basis (Integrated Waste Management)
Current interventions and priorities
- Maintenance - Southern Landfill site was inaccessible due to the lack of maintenance and illegal dumping around access roads.
- Resources was deployed to clean access roads.
- Law enforcement was deployed to assist with enforcement of illegal dumping around entrances.
- Workers from the Presidential Employment Programme (PEP) were deployed to assist with cleaning.
- The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and Environment has procured the services of a contractor for 12 months to assist on the Southern Landfill site.
- Commencement date of the service provider was 01 June 2022. However, the service provider is not on site yet. The Intervention Team planned meeting with management from the service provider on 16 June 2022 for planning and identification of critical activities.
- Vehicle reallocation from the Southern to Northern site will commence as soon as the service provider is on site to assist with maintenance and operational matters on the Southern site. This will also provide augment maintenance of current fleet that is not operational.
- Fleet assessment -Fleet status quo analysis has been conducted to determine critical fleet that needs urgent attention. As mentioned, the current compactor fleet that deliver domestic waste collection is currently operating at under 40%, that make it impossible to deliver proper domestic waste collection within the Metro.
Key priorities for waste and fleet management in the next 30 days.
- Provide status quo and request support and intervention by the Acting Chief Financial Officer.
- Provide status quo and request support and assistance from National Department of Forestry, Fisheries and Environment for possible assistance regarding Yellow Fleet by:
- Revisit current waste collection practices to streamline service in line with current challenges.
- Development of strategies to strengthen management oversight and accountability and consequence management.
- Standardisation of reporting mechanisms to ward councillors
- Boost and improve morale of workers.
Summary
The success of the intervention as well as the efforts to stabilize the current dysfunctional Waste Management system of the Municipality will and must be supported by proper tools and equipment. The Intervention Team is committed to provide the necessary direction and support to stabilize the current challenges experienced by our communities. Further interaction is urgently needed between Department of Forestry, Fisheries and Environment and National Treasury to investigate measures of support as most of the grand funding resources within the Municipality has been allocated in the 2022/2023 budget.
01 July 2022 - NW2303
Horn, Mr W to ask the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs
With reference to the intervention into the administration and governance of the Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality in terms of section 139(7) of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996, what progress has been made in respect of revenue and expenditure management?
Reply:
Revenue Management
As part of revenue raising mechanisms, the Intervention Team will be undertaking stakeholder engagement including Premier’s Office and Public Works to discuss and agree on payment arrangement of outstanding debt owed to the Municipality by government departments.
Regarding disconnection of water services and collections, the Municipality has insufficient institutional capacity and resources to execute disconnections. Therefore, the Intervention Team will source expertise to assist with issuing notices to discontinue services of non-paying consumers failing to conclude payment arrangements with the municipality.
In addition, The Intervention Team is partnering with CENTLEC (municipal entity responsible for electricity reticulation and distribution) by entering Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen coordinate efforts and strategies to collect debt generally owed to the Municipality.
Expenditure Management
The intervention team is implementing corrective measures to reduce excessive overtime and acting allowances that has been paid in the past. These includes enforcing the legislative requirement that pre-approval is to be obtained for any overtime to be worked, limiting the monthly overtime to between 40 - 60 hours per employee where overtime is to be worked and filling of critical vacancies that are funded.
The repairs and maintenance of critical service delivery fleet and equipment is to be prioritized to further alleviate excessive and unauthorized overtime expenditures. This will also by and large significantly reduce the expenditure on contracted services provided there is proper planning, coordination, and control of resources by responsible departments within the city.
The Intervention Team has commenced discussions with Bloemwater on cost of bulk water supply which is unfordable to the Metro. The Metro is in discussions with Bloemwater to review the current outdated service level agreement and review bulk water tariffs. There is a plan to refurbish and upgrade the Masselpoort Water Treatment Plant in the 2022/23 budget year which will diversify the Metro’s sorurces for bulk water supply. The Intervention Team is currently implementing water conservation demand management plan whereby it is envisaging to reduce water losses from 46% to below 20% within the next five years.
01 July 2022 - NW2354
Ismail, Ms H to ask the Minister of Health
(1)Given that a few years ago the Tambo Memorial Hospital in Boksburg was deemed unfit for human habitation and an occupational health hazard, what are the reasons that the specified building is still being used; (2) whether he will furnish Ms H Ismail with the 2017 Health and Safety Report of the specified hospital; if not, why not; if so, by what date; (3) given that some portions of the hospital still have asbestos buildings and noting that the structural damages are worrisome, (a) how are the specified issues being addressed and (b) by what date will the hospital either (i) be moved to an alternative site and/or (ii) start with infrastructural maintenance projects?
Reply:
1. The province is aware of the bad infrastructural condition that the Tambo Memorial hospital is in and had embarked on a feasibility study with the intention of revitalizing the entire facility. Initially the Gauteng Provincial Department of Health (GPDOH) wanted to construct two new facilities, a 350 bed District Hospital, and 800 bed Tertiary Hospital respectively on different sites. However, the Gauteng Department of Infrastructure Development (GDID) currently has no land (site) allocated for both facilities. Following the peer review meetings of July 2016, it was decided that the Tambo Memorial will now be a single 600 bed Regional Hospital, but no site was available. The Peer Review Committee in August 2017 proposed the decanting and diversion of critical services and demolish the existing facility to build on current site. The City of Ekurhuleni (COE) was tasked to assist with Identification of a suitable site. The City of Ekurhuleni was also requested to assist in identifying and donating any suitable nearby land (Around 30 000 and 40 000m2). During a meeting held between MEC of GDID and MEC of GPDOH on 14 June 2018, it was decided that this project will only proceed to construction once the financial position of the department improves.
2. There is an amount of R40 million that has been allocated under the Provincial Equitable Share funding for the Major Refurbishments of the facility as well as the OHS Compliance Services. This project is still on the early stages on planning.
3. In terms of the maintenance, there is also a maintenance and repairs project that is underway and has been allocated a budget of R13 million for 2022/23 financial year. Subsequent to that there is an allocation of R1 million that has been allocated for the installation of a 500kva generator which has already been installed on the 04/11/2021.
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01 July 2022 - NW2416
Thembekwayo, Dr S to ask the Minister of Basic Education to ask the Minister of Basic Education
What measures has her department put in place to ensure that Putuma Junior Secondary School in the Mbhashe Local Municipality in the Eastern Cape has proper sanitation infrastructure?
Reply:
The information requested in the question falls within the Executive purview of the Member of the Executive Council of the Eastern Cape Department of Education, not the Minister of Basic Education.
01 July 2022 - NW2359
Graham-Maré, Ms SJ to ask the Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure
(1)Whether there is an updated database of unemployed professional built environment graduates in terms of each (a) professional category, (b) gender, (c) age, (d) province and (e) region in the Council for the Built Environment; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, how regular is the database updated; (2) who is responsible for updating the database; (3) how is the database used to ensure that the persons recorded on it are given opportunities and/or employment?
Reply:
The Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure
1. The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI) has an unemployed database of Professionals, Graduates, Qualified Artisans and National Accredited Technical Education Diploma (NATED) students. The database (a) professional category field is provided, (b) gender- segregation is included (c) age is determined from the ID number field, (d) province specification is included, (e) the database does not have a region field; instead, the fields that are provided for are Local and the District Municipalities. Based on that one is able to determine which regions the persons fall under.
2. DPWI unemployed professional built environment graduates database link is available on the department’s website therefore it updates automatically as people register their information.
The link is http://www.publicworks.gov.za/DPWI_Unemployed_Database.html
3. DPWI sources applications of persons to participate on all Developmental Programmes utilising the unemployed database. Professionals and Qualified Artisans are appointed on special projects where additional capacity is required within the department, and further to provide mentorship to the trainees.