Questions and Replies
07 September 2022 - NW2618
Mbabama, Ms TM to ask the Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development
With reference to the Kramer Family Land Claim ref: 6/2/3/D/49/768/971/2 that was submitted on 25 November 1996 to the Land Claims Commission, what is the reason that (a) it took 23 years to process the claim that was approved on 21 January 2019, (b) only Portions 6, 7 and 8 of Erf 172, Kleinfontein, were approved despite the family in their initial submission of 1996 claiming the whole of Erf 172, Erf 158, Kleinrivier, and Erf 3 Block12 Plan 2, portions of Hankey and (c) Portions 6 and 7, now 36 and 37 of Erf 172, Kleinfontein, were sold to Njati Holdings for R9,2 million on 1 November 2019 after approval date of the claim by the Kramer Family?
Reply:
a) An ongoing family dispute within the Kramer family over family representation in the processing of their land claim was delaying the settlement of the claim. The person who lodged the claim on behalf of the family does not want other beneficiaries to participate in the processing of the claim.
In the process of settling the claim, the Commission met all the beneficiaries of Kramer family and advised them to elect a representative committee that would represent all the beneficiaries. The resolution to have a committee was taken because the family comprises of 13 households with more than 500 beneficiaries.
The committee was elected in the presence of the Project Officer. The Commission continued with the processing of the claim in consultation with the committee. At the same time, the person who lodged claim continued writing to the Commission stating that the office should be working with her alone. This continued to be a dispute between the person who lodged the claim and other beneficiaries.
In an attempt to resolve the dispute, the Commission held a meeting with the beneficiaries on the 30th October 2021. The resolution of the meeting was that the family should re-look at the composition of the committee and ensure that it represents all the households and beneficiaries to the claim. The Commission requested the names of the committee members to be sent within 14 days. The family complied with the request and the names were sent comprising the same people who were elected before.
Subsequent to that, the person who lodged a claim on behalf of the Kramer family submitted a written objection, complaining about some issues discussed in the meeting of the 30th October 2021, and questioned the credibility of the meeting itself. She complained that the process which was followed was unfair and maintained that the committee elected was illegitimate. This halted the processing of the claim.
The family was requested to assist the process of finalizing the claim by resolving the dispute as this will allow the Commission to proceed to the next phase of restitution.
Only a Rule 3 investigation was conducted and approved by the Regional Land Claims Commissioner. A Rule 5 research report is still to be conducted and still to be approved by the Regional Land Claims Commissioner. As a result, the claim has not yet been approved.
(b) The Rule 3 investigation looked at all the claimed properties, that is Farm 158 and Farm 172. The two farms are currently subdivided into various small portions.
The family however disputed the extent in the investigation. To this end the office then did an inspection in loco on the 25th August 2022 together with the members of the Kramer family and with the assistance of the National Geo-Spatial and Information (NGI) The purpose of the in loco inspection was to identify the land parcels and boundaries of the claimed land.
A further meeting was held with the Kramer family on the 26th August to discuss the roadmap and the timelines towards the settlement of the claim.
One of the resolutions of the meeting was that the Commission will appoint a Historian/ an independent researcher to conduct further investigation on the circumstances of dispossession and the extent of the land that is the subject of the claim. The investigation will cover all the claimed properties, that is Farm 158, Farm 172 and Erf 3 in Hanley.
The family accepted the roadmap and the timelines that were proposed by the Commission.
(c) The selling of the properties and the exchange of ownership will be determined by the investigation to be conducted. The claim is not yet approved and it is still to be gazetted
END
07 September 2022 - NW2607
Van Der Walt, Ms D to ask the Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development
Whether the Director-General in her department has taken any measures to ensure that the financial records of associations are produced subject to independent verification as required by the constitution of each association under section 9(1)(ii) of the Communal Property Associations Act, Act 28 of 1996; if not, why not; if so, (a) what measures have been taken and (b) with regard to which associations?
Reply:
1. Yes.
a) The Department of Agriculture Land Reform and Rural Development (DALRRD) advises Communal Property Associations (CPAs) to submit financial records or Audited Financial Statements as required by section 11 and regulation 8 of the Communal Property Associations Act, 1996 for the preparation of the CPA Annual Performance Report. DALRRD also provides training to CPAs on governance issues and compliance with the provisions of the Act.
b) Advice and training were provided to all registered CPAs.
06 September 2022 - NW2674
Spies, Ms ERJ to ask the Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy
(1) On what date did he last attend a meeting outside the structures of the Government to determine the deployment of personnel in public sector positions; (2) whether any appointments to public sector positions were discussed and determined during his appearance at any forum that is private and external to the structures of the Government; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what (a) are the details on which appointments were discussed and (b) other government matters were discussed during his last meeting at any such forum?
06 September 2022 - NW1122
Mphithi, Mr L to ask the Minister in The Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities
What (a) are the details, including the ranks of service providers and/or contractors, from which (i) her department and (ii) the entities reporting to her procured services in the past five years, (b) service was rendered by each specified service provider and/or contractor and (c) amount was paid to each service provider and/or contractor?
Reply:
a) (i) DWYPD Response
The department obtain the lists of supplier payment for the past five (5) years. However, the reports are not in the sequence as per the requested information. Attached please find the reports in electronic format.
a) (ii) NYDA Response
Detailed service provider report for financial years 2017-18 to 2021-22 is attached as Annexure A which includes service providers (a), service rendered (b) and amount paid (c).
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Approved by Minister
Ms M Nkoana-Mashabane, MP
Date _____________________
06 September 2022 - NW2634
Mileham, Mr K to ask the Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy
In view of the fact that in delivering his Energy Response Plan, the President of the Republic, Mr M C Ramaphosa, announced that the registration process of the National Energy Regulator of South Africa has been simplified, including the removal of the requirement of a Power Purchase Agreement, on what date will this provision be gazetted?
Reply:
This has been affected already, there’s no need for gazetting.
06 September 2022 - NW2584
Hicklin, Ms MB to ask the Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure
(1)What steps will her department take in order to resurface the (a) main roads within the Thaba Tshwane area, including the Petrus Liebenburg Street which has more potholes than road surface with the layer of tar crumbling every time when it is raining and (b) side roads within the demarcated area; (2) what steps will her department take in order to fill the potholes where resurfacing of the roads is not necessary; (3) how will her department compensate residents whose tyres and cars have been damaged if they have legitimate claims?
Reply:
The Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure:
With regard to resurfacing of roads, the National Department of Public Works and Infrastructure does not have a mandate, therefore this question should be referred to our sister department CoGTA.
05 September 2022 - NW1578
Mbhele, Mr ZN to ask the Minister of Finance
Whether (a) the National Treasury and/or (b) entities reporting to him concluded any commercial contracts with (i) the government of the Russian Federation and/or (ii) any other entity based in the Russian Federation since 1 April 2017; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, for each commercial contract, what are the (aa) relevant details, (bb) values, (cc) time frames, (dd) goods contracted and (ee) reasons that the goods could not be contracted in the Republic?
Reply:
1. NATIONAL TREASURY
National Treasury does not have any payments and therefore no commercial contracts relating to suppliers that are registered in the Russian Federation.
2. ASB
Accounting Standards Board has no contracts with Russia.
3. CBDA
The CBDA has not concluded any commercial contracts with (i) the government of the Russian Federation and/or (ii) any other entity based in the Russian Federation since 1 April 2017;. if not, our position in this regard is that the cooperative sector is not driven by external demands to engage commercially with the government of the Russian Federation.
4. DBSA
(a/b) (i) None
(ii) None
(ii) (aa) None
(ii) (bb) N/A
(ii) (cc) N/A
(ii) (dd) None
(ii) (ee) N/A
5. FIC
(b) The Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) did not conclude any commercial contract with:
- the government of the Russian Federation and/or
- any other entity based in the Russian Federation since 1 April 2017 and does not intend to engage or conclude any contract with the Russian Federation in the foreseeable future.
(aa) N/A
(bb) N/A
(cc) N/A
(dd) N/A
(ee) N/A
6. FSCA
a) There are no commercial contracts concluded by the Financial Sector Conduct Authority with the government of the Russian Federation or with entities based in the Russian Federation since 1 April 2017.
7. GEPF
The GEPF did not conclude any commercial contracts with the government of the Russian Federation or any other entity based in the Russian Federation.
The rest of the question falls away.
8. GPAA
The GPAA, have no commercial contracts(i), with the government of the Russian Federation or any other Entity based in the Russian Federation (ii) since 1 April 2017.
9. GTAC
GTAC has had no contracts with the government of Russia or any entity based in the Russian Federation since 1 April 2017.
10. IRBA
The Independent Regulatory Board for Auditors (IRBA) has no commercial Contracts with the Russian Federation and/or any other entity based in the Russian Federation.
As an audit regulator, the IRBA has taken a neutral stance on the conflict, but we recognise the risks and impact of the conflict on our registered auditors that audit South African companies that do business or are affiliated with companies that operate in Russia and Ukraine.
11. LANDBANK
(b) (i) & (ii) Neither Land Bank nor its subsidiaries have concluded any commercial contracts with the government of the Russian Federation or any other entity based in the Russian Federation since 1 April 2017 or prior to that date
Land Bank does not actively seek to conduct business with international companies unless there is a very specialized service that is needed and there are no local companies that can provide these services. These instances are extremely rare.
Should an international company choose to participate in an open competitive process being conducted by Land Bank, Land Bank will treat them as fairly and transparently as any other provider and ensure that all governance processes are followed in line with the prescripts of the PFMA
12. OPFA
The Office of the Pension Funds Adjudicator confirms that it has not concluded any commercial contract with the Russian Federation and/or any entity based in the Russian Federation since 01 April 2017.
13. PIC
The PIC did not conclude any commercial contracts with the government of the Russian Federation or any other entity based in the Russian Federation.
The rest of the question falls away.
14. SARS
SARS do not have commercial arrangements with any companies in the Russian Federation. It should be noted that the SARS register is based on the awards made to service providers’ disclosures and their company registration at CIPC. SARS does not have sight of the ownership status or controlling entities.
15. SASRIA
Sasria has not concluded any commercial contracts with (i) the government of the Russian Federation and/or (ii) any other entity based in the Russian Federation since 1 April 2017.
16. TAX OMBUD
The Office of the Tax Ombud does not currently have or any intention to enter into commercial contracts with the government of the Russian Federation and /or any other entity based in the Rusian Federation since 1 April 2017
02 September 2022 - NW1123
Mphithi, Mr L to ask the Minister in The Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities
What (a) is the total number of international trips that (i) she and (ii) the officials in her Office undertook since she took office on 30 May 2019, (b) were the total costs of each international trip in terms of the airline used, class of travel, travel and subsistence budget and/or any other related cost, (c) are the names and other relevant details of members of staff in her Office and other departmental officials who undertook each international trip and (d)(i) was the purpose of each international trip, (ii) were the expertise of the officials attending the international meetings and/or conferences, (iii) value did the officials add to the conferences and (iv) were the outcomes of each international trip undertaken?
Reply:
a) The total number of trips that the (i) Minister and (ii) the officials in her office undertook since she took office on 30 May 2019 is 16.
b) Details provided in below column.
c) Details provided in below column.
d) Details provided in below column.
No |
Purpose of the Visit |
Names/delegation list |
Expertise and value add of delegate |
Outcome/Report |
Cost breakdown |
1 |
Southern Africa Development Community dialogue on Youth Empowerment through employment and Entrepreneurship Development scheduled to take place 04-05 April 2022 in Gaborone, Botswana |
Dr Bernice Hlagala Chief Director: Youth Development |
Head of the delegation: technical support on youth matters |
Draft Report in place |
SADC covered the flights and accommodation for Dr Hlagala Airline used: Airlink Economy Class Flight cost (return): R4 991.19 Accommodation: R4 620.00 S&T: R5 600 Ground transport: R8 000 Total cost for trip: R23 211.19 |
Ms Marumo Mailula Assistant Director: International Relations |
International relations practitioner: coordination including secretarial support to the delegation Prepare participation reports |
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2 |
66th Session of the UN CSW scheduled from 14-25 March 2022 in the UN Headquarters, New York, USA. |
Ms Maite Nkoana-Mashabane, Minister |
Head of the delegation |
Draft Report in place |
Airline used: Emirates Business Class Flight cost (return): R108 409.75 T&S Forex: R17 436.30 Accommodation x4:(arrange through DIRCO): R1 113 804.00 Ground transport x4: (arranged through DIRCO): R70 664.00 Total: R1 310 314.05 |
Ms Mmabatho Ramagoshi, Special Adviser to the Minister |
Advise the Minister on her portfolio on issues of women, youth and persons with disabilities |
Airline used: Emirates Business Class Flight cost (return): R108 437.75 T&S Forex: R30 190.63 Total: R138 628.38 |
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Mr Xolani Khumalo, Director: International Relations |
Provide administrative support to the South African delegation Manage and coordinate bilateral meetings, South African Side Events, daily briefing meetings and preparations of speaking notes and interventions Prepare participation repors |
Airline used: Emirates Business Class Flight cost (return): R86 245.75 T&S Forex: R31 320.76 Total: R117 566.51 |
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Ms Mantikwe Ramokgopa, PA to the Minister |
In Aid to the Minister, and administrative support |
Airline used: Emirates Business Class Flight cost (return): R29 604.00 T&S Forex: R15 821.83 Total: R45 425.83 Total cost for trip: R1 611 934.77 |
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3 |
8th Edition of the Government Summit held in Dubai, UAE: March 2022 |
Ms Val Mathobela Chief Director: Strategy |
Report in progress |
Airline used: SAA Business Class Flight cost (return): R72 709.40 T&S Forex: R1 585.36 Accommodation x3:(arrange through DIRCO): R15 858.00 Ground transport x3: (arranged through DIRCO): R8 000 Total: R98 152.76 |
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Mr Emanuel Kganakga Director: Youth Policy Development |
Airline used: SAA Business Class Flight cost (return): R78 029.40 T&S Forex: R1 736.70 Total: R79 766.10 |
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Mr Kelebogile Moruane Deputy Director: International Relations |
Airline used: SAA Business Class Flight cost (return): R72 709.40 T&S Forex: R1 585.36 Total: R74 294.76 Total cost for trip: 252 213.62 |
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4 |
State Visit to West African nations (Nigeria, Cote d’Ivoire, and Ghana), November/December 2021 |
Ms Maite Nkoana-Mashabane, Minister in the Presidency |
President delegation to West Africa |
Approved report available |
Airline used: Ethiopian Air Lines Business Class Flight cost (return): R63 965.75 T&S Forex: Not available Accommodation x5:(arrange through DIRCO): R72 749.60 Ground transport x5: (arranged through DIRCO): R55 768.30 Total: R192 483.65 |
Adv Mikateko Maluleke Director-General |
Head of the Technical delegation |
Airline used: Ethiopian Air Lines Business Class & ASKY Business Class Flight cost (return): R95 377.75 T&S Forex: Not available Total: R95 377.75 |
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Ms Mmabatho Ramagoshi Special Adviser to the Minister |
Support and provide political advice to the Minister during the State Visit |
Airline used: Ethiopian Air Lines Business Class Flight cost (return): R63 965.75 T&S Forex: Not available Total: R63 965.75 |
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Mr Xolani Khumalo Director: International Relations |
Provide technical support and coordination of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOUs) and Letters of Intents |
Airline used: Ethiopian Air Lines Business Class Flight cost (return): R79 733.75 T&S Forex: Not available Total: R79 733.75 |
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Ms Maria Letswalo Personal Assistant to the Minister |
Provide secretarial and administrative support to the Minister |
Airline used: Ethiopian Air Lines Business Class Flight cost (return): R63 965.75 T&S Forex: Not available Total: R63 965.75 Total cost for trip: R495 526.65 |
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5 |
41st Session of the General Conference of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) scheduled to take place from 9-24 November 2021 in France |
Dr Bernice Hlagala, CD: Stakeholder Engagement and Youth |
Participation Report |
Airline used: Air France Business Class Flight cost (return): R48 122.75 T&S Forex: R14 524.62 Accommodation x3: (arrange through DIRCO): R107 865.00 Ground transport x3: (arranged through DIRCO): R25 350.00 Total: R195 862.37 |
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Ms Phuti Mabelebele, CD: Rights of Persons with Disabilities (RPD) |
Airline used: Air France Business Class Flight cost (return): R55 337.75 T&S Forex: R18 168.98 Total: R73 506.73 |
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Ms Tinyiko Khosa, Director: International Relations |
Airline used: Air France Business Class Flight cost (return): R55 422.75 T&S Forex: Not available Total: R55 422.75 Total cost for trip: R324 791.85 |
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6 |
SA-Cote d’Ivoire Joint Commission for Cooperation (JCC) held in Abidjan: October 2021 |
Ms Shoki Tshabalala Deputy Director-General: STEE |
Head of the delegation Provide technical support on women empowerment programme including Gender-Based Violence and women’s economic empowerment |
Approved report available |
Airline used: Qatar Airways Business Class Flight cost (return): R39 589.44 T&S Forex: R5 582.16 Accommodation x3: (arrange through DIRCO): R46 800.00 Ground transport x3: (arranged through DIRCO): R5 000.00 Total: R96 971.60 |
Dr Bernice Hlagala Chief Director: Youth Development |
Provide technical support on youth development programme |
Airline used: Qatar Airways Business Class Flight cost (return): R39 589.44 T&S Forex: R5 582.16 Total: R45 171.60 |
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Ms Marumo Mailula Assistant Director: International Relations |
Provide coordination service including secretariat support to the delegation in the negotiation of the Agreements |
Airline used: Qatar Airways Business Class Flight cost (return): R39 589.44 T&S Forex: R5 582.16 Total: R45 171.60 Total cost of trip: R187 314.80 |
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7 |
SA-Cote d’Ivoire Senior Officials Meeting held in Abidjan: September 2021 |
Ms Sylvia Stevens-Maziya, Director: Youth Development |
Provide technical support on youth development programme Prepare participation reports |
Approved report available |
Airline used: Emirates Airlines Economy Class Flight cost (return): R12 228.44 T&S Forex: Not available Accommodation x3: (arrange through DIRCO): R46 800.00 Ground transport x3: (arranged through DIRCO): R5 000.00 Total: R64 028.44 |
Ms Nomsa Nabo Director: Governance Transformation, Justice and Security |
Provide technical support on women empowerment programme including Gender-Based Violence and women’s economic empowerment |
Airline used: Emirates Airlines Economy Class Flight cost (return): R12 228.44 T&S Forex: Not available Total: R12 228.44 |
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Ms Marumo Mailula Assistant Director: International Relations |
Provide coordination service including secretariat support to the delegation in the negotiation of the Agreements Prepare participation reports |
Airline used: Emirates Airlines Economy Class Flight cost (return): R12 228.44 T&S Forex: Not available Total: R12 228.44 Total cost of trip: R88 485.32 |
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8 |
Generation Equality Forum’s second Design Sprint Workshop scheduled to take place from 26 to 28 February 2020 in Paris, France. |
Ms Mmabatho Ramagoshi, Special Advisor to the Minister: Member of the Multi-Stakeholder Steering Committee for Generation Equality |
Airline used: Air France Business Class Flight cost (return): R35 000.00 T&S Forex: R4 273.55 Accommodation x1: R29 500.00 Ground transport x1: R3 032.76 Total: R71 806.31 |
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9 |
Regional Workshop on the Planning and Implementation of prevalence surveys on Violence Against Women scheduled to take place on 16 to 19 July 2019 in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania |
Ms Esther Maluleke Chief Director: Governance Transformation, Justice, and Security |
Participation Report |
SADC Covered participation costs for the two officials |
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Ms Sethembiso Mthembu Deputy Director: Research and Knowledge Management |
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10 |
UNIDO Sponsored Inception Meeting Of Project Economic Empowerment Of Women IN Green Industry (EEWIGI) scheduled to take place on 13-14 November 2019 at the headquarters of the united Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO), Vienna, Austria |
Ms Tinyiko Khosa, Director: International Relations |
Participation Report |
The participation costs for this trip were paid for by UNIDO, the department only paid for shuttle services an amount of R 940.00 |
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11 |
12th Commonwealth Women’s Affairs Meeting of the Minister (12 WAMM) scheduled to take place from 17 to 20 September 2019 at the Movenpick Hotel in Nairobi, Kenya |
Maite Nkoana-Mashabane Minister |
Participation Report |
Airline used: Air France Business Class Flight cost (return): R35 000.00 T&S Forex: R4 273.55 Accommodation x5: (arranged through DIRCO): R53 896.00 Ground transport x5: (arranged through DIRCO): R15 500.00 Total: R71 806.31 |
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Ms Mmabatho Ramagoshi: Special Adviser to the Minister |
Airline used: Air France Business Class Flight cost (return): R35 000.00 T&S Forex: R4 273.55 Total: R71 806.31 |
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Ms Mmabatho Ramompi: Media Liaison Officer |
Official did not travel. |
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Ms Tinyiko Khosa, Director: International Relations |
Airline used: SAA Economy Class Flight cost (return): R9 700.93 T&S Forex: Not available Total: R9 700.93 |
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Ms Maria Letswalo: Assistance Personal Assistance |
Airline used: Air France Business Class Flight cost (return): R35 000.00 T&S Forex: R4 273.55 Total: R71 806.31 Total cost of trip: R |
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12 |
25th Anniversary of the International Conference on population and development (ICPD25) in Nairobi, Kenya |
Mr. Mashile Mokono, Special Adviser to the Minister |
Participation Report |
Airline used: SAA Economy Class, Kenya Airways Economy Class and Hahn Airways Economy Class Flight cost (return): R25 105.93 T&S Forex: R6 283.50 Accommodation x3: (arranged through DIRCO): R22 905.00 Ground transport x3: (arranged through DIRCO): R6 031.56 Total: R60 325.99 |
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Dr Ntsiki Manzini-Matebula Chief Director: Social Empowerment and Participation |
Airline used: SAA Economy Class, Kenya Airways Economy Class and Hahn Airways Economy Class Flight cost (return): R22 114.93 T&S Forex: R6 022.32 Total: R28 137.25 |
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Ms Nthabiseng Shitlhango: Admin Officer: International Relations |
Airline used: SAA Economy Class, Kenya Airways Economy Class and Hahn Airways Economy Class Flight cost (return): R24 764.00 T&S Forex: R6 022.32 Total: R30 786.32 Total cost of trip: R119 249.56 |
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13 |
2019 Global Gender Summit scheduled to take place from 25 to 27 November 2019 in Kigali, Rwanda |
Ms Annette Griessel, Deputy Director General: PSCKM |
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Airline used: Not available on system as official was transferred to DPME Flight cost (return): R7 934.00 T&S Forex: R2 369.93 Accommodation x1: (arranged through DIRCO): R8 832.03 Ground transport x1: (arranged through DIRCO): R736.04 Total: R19 872.00 (as per the submission estimated cost) |
14 |
16th international inter-ministerial conference (IIMC) on south- south cooperation in Population and Development scheduled to take place from 2 to 4 September 2019 in the Republic of Tunisia. |
Ms Cassandra Nyathi, Deputy Director: Governance |
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Airline used: Qatar Economy Class Flight cost (return): R29 311.93 T&S Forex: Not available Accommodation x1: R7 700.00 Ground transport x1: R1 600.00 Total cost of trip: R38 611.93 |
15 |
Global Progress on the Prevention of Violence Against Women and Girls scheduled to take place from 3 to 6 June 2019 in Vancouver, Canada. |
Ms Ntsiki Sisulu-Singapi, Chief Director: Stakeholder Coordination and Outreach |
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Airline used: Qatar Economy Class Flight cost (return): R29 311.93 T&S Forex: Not available Accommodation x1: (arranged through DIRCO): R34 550.00 Ground transport x1: (arranged through DIRCO): R5 595.00 Total cost of trip: R38 611.93 |
16 |
4th Specialised Technical Committee meeting on Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment on the Review of the 25th Anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform of Action (STC on Beijing + 25) held on 28 October to 02 November 2019 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. |
Ms Maite Nkoana-Mashabane, Minister |
Participation Report |
Airline used: Not available at the date of reporting. Flight cost (return): R65 800.00 T&S Forex: R32 141.25 Accommodation x5: (arranged through DIRCO): R13 118.24 Ground transport x5: (arranged through DIRCO): Not available Total cost of trip: R111 059.49 (as per the approved submission) |
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Ms Mmabatho Ramagoshi, Advisor to the Minister |
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Ms Ranji Reddy, Chief Director: Research and Knowledge Management |
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Ms Mantikwe Ramokgopa: Private Secretary |
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Ms Tinyiko Khosa: Director International Relations |
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Approved by Minister
Ms M Nkoana-Mashabane, MP
Date _____________________
31 August 2022 - NW2459
Shivambu, Mr F to ask the Minister of Police
(1) Whether the SA Police Service procured certain equipment (details furnished) to the value of R120 million in March 2020; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what was the equipment used for since it was purchased; (2) whether the required exemption certified was obtained from the Department of Justice and Correctional Services for the purchased of the equipment; if not, why not; if so, (a) on what date was the certificate obtained?
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31 August 2022 - NO359
Shembeni, Mr HA to ask the Minister of Police
What (a) progress has been made in the police investigation relating to the murder of Namhla Mtwa in the Mthatha, Eastern Cape, and (b) are the reasons that the police have not arrested anyone as at the latest specified date for which information is available ?
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31 August 2022 - NO358
Shembeni, Mr HA to ask the Minister of Police
Whether the SA Police Service (SAPS) was used to investigate and hunt down those who were involved in the break-in and theft at the Phala Phala game farm belonging to the President of the Republic; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, on what legal provisions did the SAPS rely in doing so as there was never a case opened for the specified crime?
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31 August 2022 - NO334
Basopu, Dr M to ask the Minister of Defence and Military Veterans
What has been the progress with regard to the finalization of the database of military veterans?
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31 August 2022 - NO327
Peacock, Ms NP to ask the Minister of Police
(a) What id the update on the current progress of the SA Police Service (SAPS) in the fight against gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF) and (b) which other campaigns does the SAPS run to ensure fight against GBVF is intensified ?
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31 August 2022 - NO332
Mmutle, Mr TN to ask the Minister of Defence and Military Veterans
On what date does her department intends to dispose of the scrap metals at the depot in Walmansdal, which is at the risk of both fire and theft, in order to generate some income out of the scrap and mitigate the chances of possible fires breaking out again?
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31 August 2022 - NO333
Basopu, Dr M to ask the Minister of Defence and Military Veterans
(a) Whether there are plans within her Department of Military Veterans to forge partnerships with municipalities in the implementation of the projects of the military veterans given that the projects are implemented in municipalities; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?
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31 August 2022 - NO305
Majozi, Ms Z to ask the Minister of Police
Whether, with regard to an illegal ceremony performed at the Enyokeni Royal Palace on Saturday 13 August 2022 in which Prince Simakade kaZwelithini declared himself King of the Zulu Nation, despite His Majesty, King Misuzulu kaZwelithini, already having been declared the rightful heir of King Goodwill Zwelithini kaBhekuzulu, having been recognised by the President of the Republic of South Africa, Mr M C Ramaphosa, and gazetted as King of the Zulu Nation, any steps were taken to prevent such an illegal activity after complaints were made to the local SA Police Service; if not, why not; if so, what steps will be taken in this regard?
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31 August 2022 - NW2462
Ndlozi, Dr MQ to ask the Minister of Police
Whether the Crime Intelligence Division of the SA Police Service was involved in anyway in the investigation into the burglary at the Phala Phala farm; if not,what is the position in this regard; if so, how was it involved
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31 August 2022 - NO360
Mafanya, Mr WTI to ask the Minister of Defence and Military Veterans
What (a) is the current state of defence capabilities of the SA National Defence Force (SANDF), following reports that the SANDF is not in a position to defend the sovereignty of the Republic should there be a need and (b) steps is she taking to address the cause of the decline?
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31 August 2022 - NO354
Meshoe, Rev KR to ask the Minister of Police
(1) What total number of kidnappings of children and women have taken place in the Republic over the past two years; (2) whether it has been established that the kidnappings were primarily linked to crime syndicates; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details?
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31 August 2022 - NO312
Whitfield, Mr AG to ask the Minister of Police
(1) Whether he has commissioned any studies and/or investigations into the decentralisation of policing services in the Republic; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details; (2) whether he intends to commission any such and/or investigations; if so , by which date will such studies and/or investigations be commissioned?
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31 August 2022 - NO328
Moss, Ms LN to ask the Minister of Police
(1) Whether he had any dialogues with the MEC of Community Safety, Mr R Allen, of the Western Cape Provincial Government, in trying to respond to the challenges of underfunding and the project of affirming neighbourhood watches at the expense of community police forums; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details? (2) what interventions are in place to respond to the specified challenges?
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31 August 2022 - NO331
Mmutle, Mr TN to ask the Minister of Defence and Military Veterans
(a) On what date did her department contract the suppliers of essential services, like rations and fuel supplies, and (b) what is the status of the specified contract?
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31 August 2022 - NO310
Marais, Mr S to ask the Minister of Defence and Military Veterans
By what date can each of the 815 military Veterans and former SA National Defence Force members who were called up to the Umzimvubu at SA Infantry to assist with Operation Prosper expect to receive full remuneration?
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31 August 2022 - NO302
Shaik Emam, Mr AM to ask the Minister of Police
(a) Which member(s) of the SA Police Service received the complaint of the robbery at the President, Mr M C Ramaphosa’s Phala Phala game farm and (b) what action is being taken against such members of the SA Police Service for failing to open a docket in this regard?
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31 August 2022 - NO329
Legwase, Ms TI to ask the Minister of Defence and Military Veterans
What (a) are the reasons for the slow progress in Armscor sweating its assets such as Gerotek and others and (b) plans she have in place in order to capacitate Armscor to speed up the process to sweat its assets and generate income?
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31 August 2022 - NO322
Terblanche, Mr OS to ask the Minister of Police
By what date is it envisaged that the recommendations of the (a) Marikana Commission of Enquiry, led by Judge I G Farlam, and (b0 Panel of Experts Report on Policing and Crowd Management, will be fully implemented ?
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31 August 2022 - NO311
Whitfield, Mr AG to ask the Minister of Police
Whether the SA Police Service has rendered security service to conferences and/or any other event of any political party since 1 April 2019; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the full costs of providing security services?
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31 August 2022 - NO304
Cebekhulu, Inkosi RN to ask the Minister of Defence and Military Veterans:
(1) )a) What portion of the proposed budget of her department is used to service inoperative members and (b) Total number of members off the SA National Defence Force are on extended leave and/or suspension and considered as being inoperative?
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30 August 2022 - NW510
Horn, Mr W to ask the Minister of Justice and Correctional Services
What is the number of referrals that were made to credit bureaus in terms of section 11 of the Maintenance Amendment Act, Act 9 of 2015, since the section became operational on 5 January 2018?
Reply:
The Department has not implemented the referral of to the credit bureaus of default orders as the Maintenance Amendment Act, 2015 (Act No. 9 of 2015). There is a gap in the current legislation which prevents the implementation of section 11 of Act No. 9 of 2015 as it does not create a correlative responsibility for the credit bureaus to receive the default orders from the Maintenance Clerks and Maintenance Officers. Although the Department developed an internal circular to guide the officials on how to deal with the forwarding of the default orders, this circular has not been implemented pending the legislative amendment of the provision of the Act which will include the correlative responsibility for the credit bureaus to receive and use this information against the defaulters’ credit rating. The Department is currently monitoring defaulters through keeping of a Database of Defaulters pending the amendment of the Act No. 9 of 2015.
The Department acknowledges the need for the speedy amendment of section 26 (2A) of the Act. In view of this gap, the Department has requested the Legislative Development Branch to include the amendment of the Act to create this corresponding obligation to enable the Credit Bureaus to receive the orders and act accordingly. An amendment will be made through the Judicial Matters Amendment Bill to be introduced in Parliament later on during the year.
30 August 2022 - NW2282
Weber, Ms AMM to ask the Minister of Justice and Correctional Services
Whether he will provide Ms A M M Weber with the statistics from each (a) maintenance court and (b) province in the 2020-21 financial year; (2) What is the total number of maintenance defaulters who have been blacklisted since it was enacted in 2018; (3) Whether he will furnish Ms A M M Weber with the breakdown of the figures of the blacklisted persons in each (a) maintenance court and (b) province in the (i) 2018-19, (ii) 2019-20 and (iii) 2020-21 financial years; if not, why not; if so, on what date?
Reply:
1. Yes, the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development (DoJ&CD) is able to provide maintenance statistics for each court and province for the period 2020-2021 financial year. The statistics below indicate the total number of applications made in respect of Civil Applications as indicated in Figure 1 below and Criminal Applications as indicated in Figure 2. A total number of 77 778 Civil Applications and 4 169 Criminal Applications were lodged during the 2020/2021 financial year
Figure 1: Maintenance Civil Application for the 2020/2021 financial year
Eastern Cape |
Free State |
Gauteng |
|||
Court |
Number of Applications |
Court |
Number of Applications |
Court |
Number of Applications |
Aberdeen |
15 |
Bethlehem |
378 |
Alexandra |
423 |
Adelaide |
10 |
Bethulie |
25 |
Atteridgeville |
444 |
Alexandria |
59 |
Bloemfontein |
1169 |
Benoni |
303 |
Alice |
60 |
Boshof |
15 |
Boksburg |
622 |
Aliwal North |
173 |
Bothaville |
53 |
Booysens |
231 |
Barkly East |
32 |
Botshabelo |
461 |
Brakpan |
159 |
Bedford |
27 |
Brandfort |
36 |
Bronkhorstspruit |
198 |
Bizana |
125 |
Bultfontein |
92 |
Cullinan |
87 |
Burgersdorp |
46 |
Clocolan |
54 |
Daveyton |
448 |
Butterworth |
204 |
Dealesville |
21 |
Ekangala |
88 |
Cala |
34 |
Dewetsdorp |
35 |
Fochville |
262 |
Cathcart |
13 |
Edenburg |
11 |
Germiston |
345 |
Centane |
39 |
Edenville |
20 |
Heidelberg |
127 |
Cofimvaba |
70 |
Excelsior |
52 |
Johannesburg |
885 |
Cradock |
159 |
Fauresmith |
38 |
Kagiso |
334 |
Dordrecht |
10 |
Ficksburg |
91 |
Kempton Park |
264 |
Dutywa |
136 |
Fouriesburg |
47 |
Krugersdorp |
136 |
East London |
629 |
Frankfort |
123 |
Kwa Thema |
169 |
Elliot |
30 |
Harrismith |
117 |
Lenasia |
12 |
Elliotdale |
64 |
Heilbron |
128 |
Mamelodi |
311 |
Ezibeleni |
69 |
Hennenman |
85 |
Meadowlands |
16 |
Flagstaff |
122 |
Hertzogville |
37 |
Meyerton |
172 |
Fort Beaufort |
71 |
Hobhouse |
12 |
Nigel |
167 |
Gelvandale |
125 |
Hoopstad |
54 |
Oberholzer |
324 |
Graaff-Reinet |
90 |
Jacobsdal |
66 |
Palm Ridge |
949 |
Grahamstown |
174 |
Jagersfontein |
37 |
Pretoria |
1219 |
Hankey |
106 |
Kestell |
24 |
Pretoria North |
354 |
Humansdorp |
263 |
Koffiefontein |
60 |
Randburg |
379 |
Indwe |
7 |
Koppies |
60 |
Randfontein |
361 |
Jamestown |
14 |
Kroonstad |
394 |
Roodepoort |
485 |
Jansenville |
29 |
Ladybrand |
73 |
Sebokeng |
447 |
Joubertina |
47 |
Lindley |
73 |
Soshanguve |
464 |
Keiskammahoek |
31 |
Makwane |
152 |
Soweto |
943 |
King Williams Town |
53 |
Marquard |
60 |
Springs |
169 |
Kirkwood |
97 |
Memel |
12 |
Tembisa |
1179 |
Kwa Nobuhle |
224 |
Odendaalsrus |
242 |
Tsakane |
204 |
Lady Frere |
67 |
Parys |
131 |
Vanderbijlpark |
343 |
Lady Grey |
23 |
Paul Roux |
42 |
Vereeniging |
167 |
Libode |
84 |
Petrus Steyn |
89 |
Westonaria |
190 |
Lusikisiki |
138 |
Petrusburg |
42 |
- |
- |
Maclear |
69 |
Philippolis |
6 |
- |
- |
Maluti |
162 |
Phuthaditjhaba |
224 |
- |
- |
Mdantsane |
405 |
Reddersburg |
10 |
- |
- |
Middelburg |
65 |
Reitz |
130 |
- |
- |
Middledrift |
59 |
Rouxville |
22 |
- |
- |
Molteno |
11 |
Sasolburg |
290 |
- |
- |
Motherwell |
716 |
Selosesha |
350 |
- |
- |
Mount Ayliff |
44 |
Senekal |
94 |
- |
- |
Mount Fletcher |
60 |
Smithfield |
30 |
- |
- |
Mount Frere |
71 |
Springfontein |
14 |
- |
- |
Mqanduli |
136 |
Steynsrus |
43 |
- |
- |
Mthatha |
417 |
Theunissen |
69 |
- |
- |
New Brighton |
697 |
Trompsburg |
26 |
- |
- |
Ngcobo |
125 |
Tseki |
106 |
- |
- |
Ngqamakhwe |
64 |
Tsheseng |
49 |
- |
- |
Ngqeleni |
182 |
Ventersburg |
52 |
- |
- |
Pearston |
1 |
Viljoenskroon |
117 |
- |
- |
Peddie |
54 |
Villiers |
62 |
- |
- |
Port Alfred |
1 |
Virginia |
205 |
- |
- |
Port Elizabeth |
805 |
Vrede |
83 |
- |
- |
Port St Johns |
72 |
Vredefort |
44 |
- |
- |
Queenstown |
187 |
Warden |
31 |
- |
- |
Qumbu |
66 |
Welkom |
598 |
- |
- |
Seymour |
1 |
Wepener |
46 |
- |
- |
Somerset East |
82 |
Wesselsbron |
71 |
- |
- |
Sterkspruit |
217 |
Winburg |
51 |
- |
- |
Sterkstroom |
13 |
Zastron |
85 |
- |
- |
Steytlerville |
6 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Stutterheim |
55 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Tabankulu |
61 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Tarkastad |
27 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Tsomo |
9 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Uitenhage |
177 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Venterstad |
30 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Whittlesea |
66 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Willowmore |
33 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Willowvale |
48 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Zwelitsha |
257 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Sub-Total |
9 320 |
Sub-Total |
7 619 |
Sub-Total |
14 380 |
Kwa-Zulu Natal |
Limpopo |
Mpumalanga |
|||
Court |
Number of Applications |
Court |
Number of Applications |
Court |
Number of Applications |
Babanango |
8 |
Bela - Bela |
129 |
Acornhoek |
3 |
Bergville |
38 |
Dzanani |
273 |
Amersfoort |
61 |
Camperdown |
167 |
Ga-Kgapane |
677 |
Amsterdam |
37 |
Chatsworth |
217 |
Giyani |
632 |
Balfour |
73 |
Colenso |
3 |
Groblersdal |
361 |
Barberton |
136 |
Dannhauser |
59 |
Lebowakgomo |
486 |
Bethal |
104 |
Dududu |
39 |
Lenyenye |
396 |
Breyten |
56 |
Dukuza |
20 |
Lephalale |
179 |
Bushbuckridge |
98 |
Dundee |
67 |
Louis Trichardt |
59 |
Carolina |
71 |
Durban |
384 |
Lulekani |
139 |
Delmas |
101 |
Ekuvukeni |
22 |
Mahwelereng |
467 |
Eerstehoek |
138 |
Emlazi |
518 |
Malamulele |
428 |
Emakhazeni |
54 |
Empangeni |
148 |
Mankweng |
507 |
Emalahleni |
634 |
Eshowe |
53 |
Modimolle |
201 |
Emgwenya |
26 |
Esikhawini |
198 |
Mokopane |
140 |
Ermelo |
195 |
Estcourt |
179 |
Mookgophong |
90 |
Evander |
338 |
Ezakheni |
122 |
Morebeng |
176 |
Graskop |
40 |
Glencoe |
36 |
Moutse |
91 |
Hendrina |
67 |
Greytown |
48 |
Musina |
244 |
Kabokweni |
295 |
Harding |
77 |
Mutale |
152 |
Komatiepoort |
14 |
Himeville |
19 |
Namakgale |
295 |
Kriel |
147 |
Hlabisa |
54 |
Nebo |
323 |
Kwamhlanga |
413 |
Hlanganani |
72 |
Nkowankowa |
431 |
Mashishing |
139 |
Howick |
149 |
Northam |
168 |
Mbibana |
134 |
Impendle |
51 |
Phalaborwa |
32 |
Mbombela |
98 |
Ingwavuma |
28 |
Phalala |
219 |
Mdutjana |
424 |
Inkanyezi |
101 |
Polokwane |
318 |
Middelburg |
439 |
Ixopo |
119 |
Praktiseer |
676 |
Mkhuhlu |
187 |
Izingolweni |
43 |
Sekhukhune |
475 |
Mkobola |
205 |
Kokstad |
54 |
Senwabarwana |
293 |
Morgenzon |
39 |
Kranskop |
17 |
Seshego |
617 |
Piet Retief |
97 |
Kwadukuza |
126 |
Thabazimbi |
149 |
Sabie |
54 |
Kwamsane |
37 |
Thohoyandou |
645 |
Secunda |
63 |
Kwangwanase |
56 |
Tiyani |
207 |
Standerton |
234 |
Ladysmith |
93 |
Tshilwavhusiku |
199 |
Thulamahashe |
185 |
Louwsburg |
3 |
Tshitale |
101 |
Tonga |
194 |
Madadeni |
258 |
Tzaneen |
57 |
Volksrust |
53 |
Magudu |
7 |
Vuwani |
215 |
Wakkerstroom |
9 |
Mahlabatini |
69 |
Waterval |
306 |
White River |
15 |
Maphumulo |
46 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Matatiele |
20 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Melmoth |
43 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Mooi River |
24 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Mpumalanga |
127 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Msinga |
51 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Mtubatuba |
131 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Mtunzini |
58 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Ncotshane |
110 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Ndwedwe |
50 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
New Hanover |
87 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Newcastle |
62 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Ngwelezane |
127 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Nkandla |
35 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Nongoma |
142 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Nqutu |
126 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Ntuzuma |
463 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Paulpietersburg |
41 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Phungashe |
19 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Pietermaritzburg |
410 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Pinetown |
619 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Point Branch Court |
165 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Pongola |
2 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Port Shepstone |
195 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Richmond |
22 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Scottburgh |
172 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Turton |
51 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Ubombo |
90 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Umbumbulu |
267 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Umzimkulu |
95 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Utrecht |
26 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Verulam |
354 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Vryheid |
86 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Weenen |
12 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Sub-total |
8 087 |
Sub-total |
11 553 |
Sub-total |
5 670 |
North West |
Northern Cape |
Western Cape |
|||
Court |
Number of Applications |
Court |
Number of Applications |
Court |
Number of Applications |
Atamelang |
65 |
Barkly West |
162 |
Albertinia |
18 |
Bloemhof |
105 |
Britstown |
26 |
Athlone |
451 |
Brits |
471 |
Calvinia |
72 |
Atlantis |
315 |
Christiana |
76 |
Carnarvon |
22 |
Beaufort West |
179 |
Coligny |
71 |
Colesberg |
95 |
Bellville |
635 |
Delareyville |
104 |
De Aar |
154 |
Bishop Lavis |
667 |
Ditsobotla |
151 |
Douglas |
130 |
Bluedowns |
498 |
Ganyesa |
87 |
Fraserburg |
19 |
Bonnievale |
82 |
Ga-Rankuwa |
707 |
Galeshewe |
294 |
Bredasdorp |
89 |
Groot Marico |
15 |
Garies |
14 |
Caledon |
268 |
Kgomotso |
70 |
Griquatown |
20 |
Calitzdorp |
52 |
Klerksdorp |
450 |
Groblershoop |
40 |
Cape Town |
367 |
Koster |
72 |
Hanover |
20 |
Ceres |
197 |
Lehurutshe |
91 |
Hartswater |
61 |
Clanwilliam |
197 |
Lichtenburg |
153 |
Hopetown |
71 |
George |
344 |
Madikwe |
116 |
Jan Kempdorp |
78 |
Goodwood |
2 |
Mmabatho |
476 |
Kakamas |
84 |
Grabouw |
24 |
Mogwase |
382 |
Kathu |
138 |
Heidelberg |
14 |
Orkney |
222 |
Keimoes |
61 |
Hermanus |
134 |
Ottosdal |
36 |
Kenhardt |
7 |
Hopefield |
47 |
Phokeng |
377 |
Kimberley |
427 |
Khayelitsha |
865 |
Potchefstroom |
373 |
Kuruman |
106 |
Knysna |
176 |
Rustenburg |
337 |
Mothibistad |
234 |
Kuils River |
379 |
Schweizer-Reneke |
119 |
Noupoort |
36 |
Laaiplek |
17 |
Stilfontein |
125 |
Olifantshoek |
35 |
Ladismith |
54 |
Swartruggens |
36 |
Pampierstad |
65 |
Laingsburg |
14 |
Taung |
143 |
Philipstown |
73 |
Malmesbury |
152 |
Temba |
623 |
Pofadder |
32 |
Mitchells Plain |
529 |
Ventersdorp |
117 |
Port Nolloth |
9 |
Montagu |
104 |
Vryburg |
129 |
Postmasburg |
194 |
Moorreesburg |
49 |
Wolmaransstad |
127 |
Prieska |
83 |
Mossel Bay |
56 |
Zeerust |
63 |
Richmond |
27 |
Murraysburg |
38 |
- |
- |
Springbok |
116 |
Nyanga |
433 |
- |
- |
Sutherland |
19 |
Oudtshoorn |
309 |
- |
- |
Upington |
261 |
Paarl |
413 |
- |
- |
Victoria West |
63 |
Piketberg |
90 |
- |
- |
Warrenton |
122 |
Porterville |
42 |
- |
- |
Williston |
8 |
Prince Albert |
47 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Riversdale |
79 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Robertson |
189 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Simons Town |
251 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Somerset West |
162 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Stellenbosch |
125 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Strand |
165 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Swellendam |
149 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Thembalethu |
104 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Tulbagh |
45 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Vanrhynsdorp |
101 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Vredenburg |
50 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Vredendal |
87 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Wellington |
61 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Wolseley |
17 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Worcester |
696 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Wynberg |
554 |
Sub-Total |
6 489 |
Sub-Total |
3 478 |
Sub-Total |
11 182 |
GRAND-TOTAL (CIVIL APPLICATIONS) |
77 778 |
Figure 2: Number of Criminal Applications for the 2020/2021 Financial Year
Eastern Cape |
Free State |
Gauteng |
|||
Court |
Number of Applications |
Court |
Number of Applications |
Court |
Number of Applications |
Aberdeen |
11 |
Bethulie |
0 |
Atteridgeville |
35 |
Adelaide |
10 |
Bloemfontein |
0 |
Benoni |
1 |
Aliwal North |
1 |
Bothaville |
0 |
Brakpan |
11 |
Bedford |
2 |
Botshabelo |
0 |
Bronkhorstspruit |
0 |
Bizana |
1 |
Brandfort |
0 |
Cullinan |
0 |
Butterworth |
1 |
Bultfontein |
72 |
Daveyton |
0 |
Centane |
5 |
Clocolan |
2 |
Ekangala |
0 |
Centane |
0 |
Dewetsdorp |
21 |
Fochville |
0 |
Cradock |
2 |
Edenburg |
1 |
Germiston |
0 |
Dutywa |
11 |
Edenville MC |
0 |
Heidelberg |
0 |
East London |
0 |
Excelsior |
0 |
Kempton Park |
2 |
Elliot |
8 |
Fauresmith |
2 |
Kwa Thema |
34 |
Elliotdale |
3 |
Ficksburg |
8 |
Meyerton |
4 |
Ezibeleni |
4 |
Frankfort |
5 |
Nigel |
4 |
Flagstaff |
4 |
Harrismith |
16 |
Oberholzer |
2 |
Grahamstown |
0 |
Heilbron |
2 |
Pretoria |
87 |
Hankey |
31 |
Hertzogville |
4 |
Pretoria North |
16 |
Humansdorp |
139 |
Hobhouse |
4 |
Randfontein |
1 |
Jansenville |
7 |
Hoopstad |
36 |
Roodepoort |
13 |
Keiskammahoek |
2 |
Jacobsdal |
28 |
Soshanguve |
14 |
King Williams Town |
2 |
Koffiefontein |
26 |
Springs |
12 |
Kirkwood |
2 |
Kroonstad |
0 |
Tsakane |
0 |
Maclear |
17 |
Ladybrand |
0 |
Vanderbijlpark |
26 |
Maluti |
0 |
Lindley |
2 |
Vereeniging |
0 |
Mdantsane |
0 |
Makwane |
15 |
Wynberg |
0 |
Middelburg |
1 |
Memel |
2 |
- |
- |
Motherwell |
1 |
Odendaalsrus |
11 |
- |
- |
Mount Ayliff |
0 |
Petrus Steyn |
1 |
- |
- |
Mount Fletcher |
0 |
Petrusburg |
11 |
- |
- |
New Brighton |
380 |
Philippolis |
10 |
- |
- |
Ngcobo |
0 |
Phuthaditjhaba |
3 |
- |
- |
Pearston |
5 |
Reddersburg |
8 |
- |
- |
Peddie |
0 |
Reitz |
12 |
- |
- |
Port Elizabeth |
109 |
Rouxville |
13 |
- |
- |
Queenstown |
67 |
Sasolburg |
63 |
- |
- |
Somerset East |
0 |
Senekal |
6 |
- |
- |
Sterkstroom |
2 |
Smithfield |
9 |
- |
- |
Steytlerville |
10 |
Springfontein |
2 |
- |
- |
Tabankulu |
0 |
Steynsrus |
0 |
- |
- |
Tarkastad |
6 |
Theunissen |
9 |
- |
- |
Uitenhage |
25 |
Trompsburg |
14 |
- |
- |
Whittlesea |
1 |
Tsheseng |
15 |
- |
- |
Willowmore |
1 |
Ventersburg |
2 |
- |
- |
Zwelitsha |
24 |
Villiers |
11 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Virginia |
70 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Vrede |
16 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Welkom |
195 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Wepener |
7 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Winburg |
13 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Zastron |
38 |
- |
- |
Sub-Total: 895 |
Sub-Total: 785 |
Sub-Total: 262 |
Kwa-Zulu Natal |
Limpopo |
Mpumalanga |
|||
Court |
Number of Applications |
Court |
Number of Applications |
Court |
Number of Applications |
Chatsworth |
0 |
Bela - Bela |
9 |
Amersfoort |
8 |
Colenso |
3 |
Dzanani |
55 |
Barberton |
0 |
Ekuvukeni |
0 |
Ga-Kgapane |
13 |
Bethal |
0 |
Emlazi |
0 |
Groblersdal |
0 |
Breyten |
0 |
Eshowe |
0 |
Lebowakgomo (Thabamoopo) |
2 |
Delmas |
0 |
Estcourt |
3 |
Lenyenye |
27 |
Eerstehoek |
2 |
Ezakheni |
2 |
Lephalale |
0 |
Ermelo |
3 |
Ezakheni |
0 |
Louis Trichardt |
4 |
Evander |
4 |
Greytown |
0 |
Lulekani |
1 |
Graskop |
4 |
Harding |
6 |
Mahwelereng |
0 |
Mashishing |
0 |
Himeville |
0 |
Malamulele |
30 |
Mbibana (Vaalbank) |
0 |
Hlabisa |
0 |
Mankweng |
25 |
Mbombela (Nelspruit) |
0 |
Hlanganani |
1 |
Modimolle |
8 |
Mhala / Thulamahashe |
0 |
Howick |
7 |
Mokopane |
9 |
Middelburg |
2 |
Inkanyezi Nyoni Madadeni |
0 |
Mookgophong |
30 |
Middelburg |
1 |
Mooi River |
3 |
Morobeng (Sekgosese) |
2 |
Mkobola |
5 |
Mtunzini |
0 |
Moutse |
1 |
Morgenzon |
13 |
Ncotshane |
0 |
Musina |
0 |
Sabie |
0 |
Newcastle |
2 |
Namakgale |
36 |
Secunda |
1 |
Ntuzuma |
0 |
Nebo |
2 |
Standerton |
3 |
Paulpietersburg |
1 |
Nkowankowa |
7 |
Volksrust |
4 |
Pietermaritzburg |
0 |
Phalaborwa |
8 |
Wakkerstroom |
2 |
Pinetown |
2 |
Phalala |
1 |
White River |
4 |
Port Shepstone |
0 |
Polokwane |
0 |
- |
- |
Scottburgh |
0 |
Praktiseer |
5 |
- |
- |
Umzimkulu |
0 |
Sekhukhune |
0 |
- |
- |
Utrecht |
0 |
Senwabarwana |
60 |
- |
- |
Vryheid |
1 |
Seshego |
12 |
- |
- |
Weenen |
0 |
Thabazimbi |
17 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Thohoyandou |
0 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Tiyani |
25 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Tshilwavhusiku |
22 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Tshilwavhusiku |
0 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Tshitale |
40 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Vuwani |
27 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Waterval |
60 |
- |
- |
Sub-Total: 31 |
Sub-Total: 538 |
Sub-Total: 56 |
North West |
Northern Cape |
Western Cape |
|||
Court |
Number of Applications |
Court |
Number of Applications |
Court |
Number of Applications |
Atamelang |
2 |
Barkly West |
0 |
Albertinia |
11 |
Bloemhof |
0 |
Britstown |
6 |
Athlone |
27 |
Brits |
11 |
Calvinia |
4 |
Atlantis |
4 |
Coligny |
1 |
Carnarvon |
10 |
Beaufort West |
39 |
Ditsobotla |
1 |
Colesberg |
0 |
Bellville |
13 |
Ga-Rankuwa |
0 |
De Aar |
19 |
Bishop Lavis |
72 |
Klerksdorp |
0 |
Douglas |
17 |
Bluedowns |
20 |
Lichtenburg |
1 |
Fraserburg |
0 |
Bonnievale |
5 |
Madikwe |
1 |
Galeshewe |
16 |
Bredasdorp |
1 |
Mmabatho |
3 |
Griquatown |
10 |
Calitzdorp |
13 |
Ottosdal |
0 |
Groblershoop |
0 |
Cape Town |
11 |
Potchefstroom |
32 |
Kakamas |
49 |
Ceres |
0 |
Rustenburg |
1 |
Kathu |
2 |
Clanwilliam |
1 |
Schweizer-reneke |
5 |
Keimoes |
7 |
George |
2 |
Swartruggens |
1 |
Kenhardt |
4 |
Heidelberg |
0 |
Temba |
3 |
Kuruman |
7 |
Heidelberg |
1 |
Ventersdorp |
1 |
Mothibistad |
0 |
Hopefield |
32 |
Vryburg |
0 |
Pampierstad |
0 |
Khayelitsha |
8 |
Wolmaransstad |
2 |
Philipstown |
23 |
Kuils River |
30 |
- |
- |
Pofadder |
21 |
Ladismith |
0 |
- |
- |
Hanover |
0 |
Ladismith |
2 |
- |
- |
Hartswater |
4 |
Laingsburg |
2 |
- |
- |
Hopetown |
7 |
Malmesbury |
39 |
- |
- |
Jan Kempsdorp |
9 |
Mitchells Plain |
35 |
- |
- |
Port Nolloth |
2 |
Montagu |
1 |
- |
- |
Postmasburg |
24 |
Moorreesburg |
9 |
- |
- |
Prieska |
8 |
Mossel Bay |
8 |
- |
- |
Sutherland |
0 |
Nyanga |
46 |
- |
- |
Upington |
144 |
Oudtshoorn |
66 |
- |
- |
Warrenton |
14 |
Paarl |
121 |
- |
- |
Williston |
9 |
Piketberg |
22 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Porterville |
31 |
- |
- |
- |
Prince Albert |
4 |
|
- |
- |
- |
- |
Riversdale |
75 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Robertson |
9 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Simon's Town |
0 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Somerset West |
8 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Stellenbosch |
8 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Strand |
1 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Swellendam |
86 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Thembalethu |
0 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Tulbagh |
3 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Uniondale |
0 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Wellington |
1 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Wolseley |
4 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Worcester |
40 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Wynberg |
210 |
Sub-Total: 65 |
Sub-Total: 416 |
Sub-Total: 1 121 |
|||
Grand Total: 4 169 |
2. The DoJ&CD has not implemented the Act as a result of a gap in the enabling provision. Whereas the Department initially developed guidelines to initiate the process to implement section 26(2A) of the Maintenance Act, 1998 (Act No. 99 of 1998) (the Act), it was realised that there is no provision creating a corresponding obligation for the Credit Bureaus to receive and use the information as provided for in the Act.
In view of this gap, the Department has requested the Legislative Development Branch to include the amendment of the Act to create this corresponding obligation to enable the Credit Bureaus to receive the orders and act accordingly. An amendment will be made through the Judicial Matters Amendment Bill to be introduced in Parliament later on during the year.
The “Blacklisting” provision of the Act, section 26(2A) cannot be implemented as it stands, and therefore the Department cannot provide statistics on the number of defaulters who have been blacklisted.
3. The DoJ&CD is unable to provide the breakdown figures of the blacklisted persons in each maintenance court and province for the specified periods since the provision could not be implemented as indicated above.
END
29 August 2022 - NW1355
Madokwe, Ms P to ask the Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy
Following recent complaints from Benoni residents who are petitioning against unlawful mining in their backyards, (a) how far has his department progressed in (i) formalising artisanal mining and (ii) addressing the backlog of mining licences and (b) what steps has his department taken to equip artisanal miners with the necessary mining (i) expertise and (ii) equipment?
Reply:
(a)(i) The Small Scale Mining (SSM) Framework aimed at formalising artisanal mining is in place (30th March 2022 gazetted Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining Policy). However, the support will be provided without compromising environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles and therefore where human settlements are established mining cannot be conducted. The rehabilitation of derelict and ownerless mines is aimed at closing shafts/tunnels used by illegal operators to access areas where no authority to mine can be given. Illegal Mining is prohibited by law and security agencies SAPS is the lead agent dealing with illegal mining in the country including on people’s backyards. Perpetrators of illegal mining activities will be liable for prosecution. (ii) the Department is constantly working on eradicating the backlog with the main focus on mining rights.
(b) (i) The DMRE introduced a Women Diggers programme. The Department set aside funds to support women to participate in the small-scale mining. 23 women received theoretical and on-the-job practical training on small-scale mining facilitated by Mintek and Mining companies. The mining companies provided on the job training. The department is now facilitating the permit application and funding for some of the women diggers who have completed training and identified sites for mining. (ii) In terms of assisting the small-scale miners with mining equipment’s the framework objective is to ensure that the collaboration between different economic departments (Small Business Development and Trade, Investment and Competition) is enhanced and formalised. Furthermore, the DMRE regional managers continues to provide small-scale miners with relevant information and guidance regarding institutions where they could be equipped with necessary and relevant skills
29 August 2022 - NW2161
Gondwe, Dr M to ask the Minister of Public Service and Administration
(1) By what date does he envisage will a Head of Administration for the Public Service likely be appointed to manage the career incidents of (a) Heads of Department (HODs) and (b) Director-Generals (DGs); (2) whether the specified appointment will be made before and/or after the implementation of the policy proposal to increase the term of office for HODs and DGs from the existing 5 years to 10 years, subject to performance; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
1. The role of a Head of the Public Service is being provided for in legislative amendments to the Public Service Act, 1994. The draft Public Service Amendment Bill envisages this role to be undertaken by the Director-General in the Presidency to, amongst others, support the President in managing the appointment and career incidents of national heads of department. The processing of the Public Service Amendment Bill is underway and it is anticipated that the Bill will be submitted to Parliament in the 2022/2023 financial year. As an interim measure, the Director-General in the Presidency has already been tasked with this role and the support in this regard has been provided for in the Presidency.
2. The research and the policy development to inform the tenure of heads of department is still underway as part of the project on the professionalization of the Public Service. Once completed, the necessary amendments will be factored in the further amendment to the Public Service Act.
End
29 August 2022 - NW1106
Ismail, Ms H to ask the Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy
(a) What is the total number of all mines operating in each province, (b) who are the owners of the specified mines and (c) what has been their social responsibility contribution in the past five years?
Reply:
a) The number of operating mines in all provinces is 573
b) and (c) Please see “Annexure A”
26 August 2022 - NW1215
Groenewald, Mr IM to ask the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs
(1) With regard to the implementation and roll-out of the District Development Model (DDM) policy, (a) what total amount has been spent to date, (b) at which districts have the money been spent and (c) on which particular DDM projects have the money been spent; (2) whether she will make a statement on the matter
Reply:
(1) The District Development Model (DDM) approach was approved by Cabinet in August 2019. Cabinet also approved that the DDM should be piloted in three areas, namely eThekwini (Kwa-Zulu Natal), OR Tambo (Eastern Cape) and Waterberg (Limpopo). Subsequently, the Department of Cooperative Governance (DCOG) entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with the Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) on 3 March 2020 to act as the implementing agent to the department for the establishment of the Programme Management Office (PMO) and rolling out Phase 1 of the DDM in the three pilots.
(a) The total actual expenditure incurred as at 28 February 2022 amounted to R88,2 million.
(b) The funding was spent on the establishment of the PMO and the three pilot districts, namely eThekwini, OR Tambo and Waterberg.
(c) The following DDM projects were funded from the expenditure mentioned in (a) above:
- Establishment of the PMO (staffing and operational costs);
- Establishment of the three pilot hubs (staffing and operational costs);
- Strengthening the capacity of the National Disaster Management Centre (staffing costs);
- Development of the One Plans for the three pilots;
- Integrated Urban Development Framework (IUDF) – development of four (4) Capital Expenditure Frameworks and five (5) Infrastructure Asset Management Plans for identified Intermediate City Municipalities;
- Development of the National Local Economic Development Implementation Plan;
- Conducting of a feasibility study for the implementation of Shared Services in OR Tambo and Waterberg pilots;
- Development of the DDM Integrated Monitoring and Evaluation Framework and associated draft Process and Procedure Manual; and
- Development of the DDM Information Management System solution architecture, cloud hosting environment and One Plan prototype.
(2) No, the Minister does not intend to make statement on the matter.
26 August 2022 - NW2284
Weber, Ms AMM to ask the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs
(1) What steps will she and/or her department take to assist the community of Doornkop in Gauteng that needs help with water supply as the local municipality does not have sufficient water supply and service delivery is lacking (details furnished); (2) What intervention measures will she put in place in order to provide water to the entire area as the current bore holes cannot meet the demand and the occupants of the informal part of Doornkop are connecting pipes to the main water supply line and they use all the water before it reaches the community; (3) Whether she has been informed that on 19 September 2020 a notice was going to be delivered to the occupiers of Doornkop who illegally connected to the borehole; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, (a) on what date was the notice served, (b) will she furnish Ms A M M Weber with a copy of the notice and (c) how will she ensure that the notice will be enforced?
Reply:
This question should be directed to the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) because in terms of the National Water Act, 1998 (Act No. 36 of 1998), the DWS is responsible for the regulation of water use in South Africa by ensuring that water is allocated equitably and used beneficially in the public interest. Furthermore, the DWS is mandated to protect, manage and control the groundwater resources of the country.
It is hereby recommended that this PQ 2284 be re-directed to the Department of Water and Sanitation in accordance with their mandate provided by the relevant legislation.
26 August 2022 - NW2351
Gondwe, Dr M to ask the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs
What (a) total number of public servants are currently serving as public representatives, namely serving as councillors, mayors, deputy mayors and the like and (b) is the breakdown of the specified figure in each (i) national and (ii) provincial department?
Reply:
1. I have been advised by the Department of Cooperative Governance that the following response is based on information that was obtained from the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) on persons that are presently serving as members of municipal councils, and which was subsequently forwarded to the Department of Public Service and Administration (DPSA) to verify their details against records that are maintained on the Personal and Salary System (PERSAL).
a) According to the information provided by the DPSA, there are 281 total number of public servants that are currently serving as councillors in the municipal councils as at 31 May 2022.
b) The tables below provide the national and provincial departmental breakdown of the specified councillors, respectively:
i. National Departments
National Departments |
Cllrs |
Total |
|
PR |
WD |
||
Total |
19 |
11 |
30 |
Correctional Services |
5 |
- |
5 |
Employment and Labour |
- |
1 |
1 |
Higher Education and Training |
12 |
9 |
21 |
Justice and Constitutional Development |
- |
1 |
1 |
Police |
2 |
- |
2 |
ii. Provincial Departments
Provincial Departments |
Cllrs |
Total |
||
PR |
WD |
|||
Total |
144 |
107 |
251 |
|
Eastern Cape |
Total |
11 |
5 |
16 |
Education |
8 |
3 |
11 |
|
Health |
1 |
2 |
3 |
|
Roads and Public works |
1 |
- |
1 |
|
Transport |
1 |
- |
1 |
|
Free State |
Total |
4 |
6 |
10 |
Education |
4 |
3 |
7 |
|
Health |
. |
3 |
3 |
|
Gauteng |
Total |
3 |
3 |
6 |
Education |
3 |
2 |
5 |
|
Human Settlements |
. |
1 |
1 |
|
KwaZulu-Natal |
Total |
74 |
76 |
150 |
Agriculture and Rural Development |
1 |
- |
1 |
|
Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs |
- |
2 |
2 |
|
Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs |
1 |
- |
1 |
|
Education |
64 |
65 |
129 |
|
Health |
5 |
7 |
12 |
|
Office of the Premier |
- |
1 |
1 |
|
Social Development |
2 |
1 |
3 |
|
Transport |
1 |
- |
1 |
|
Limpopo |
Total |
29 |
9 |
38 |
Agriculture and Rural Development |
1 |
- |
1 |
|
Co-operative Governance, Human Settlements and Traditional Affairs |
2 |
- |
2 |
|
Economic Development, Environment and Tourism |
- |
1 |
1 |
|
Education |
19 |
4 |
23 |
|
Health |
3 |
1 |
4 |
|
Social Development |
2 |
1 |
3 |
|
Sports, Arts and Culture |
1 |
2 |
3 |
|
Transport and Community Safety |
1 |
- |
1 |
|
Mpumalanga |
Total |
7 |
4 |
11 |
Community Safety, Security and Liaison |
- |
1 |
1 |
|
Education |
4 |
3 |
7 |
|
Health |
1 |
- |
1 |
|
Public Works, Roads and Transport |
2 |
- |
2 |
|
North West |
Total |
2 |
1 |
3 |
Education |
2 |
- |
2 |
|
Social Development |
- |
1 |
1 |
|
Northern Cape |
Total |
12 |
3 |
15 |
Education |
7 |
1 |
8 |
|
Health |
5 |
1 |
6 |
|
Roads and Public Works |
- |
1 |
1 |
|
Western Cape |
Total |
2 |
- |
2 |
Education |
2 |
- |
2 |
26 August 2022 - NW2063
Ceza, Mr K to ask the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs
In light of the escalating crime, gender-based violence and femicide in Escort, Emangweni, which measures of intervention have been taken by her and/or her department with regard to the failure of the Premier of KwaZulu-Natal to sign the Petermaritzburg High Court judgment on the reinstatement of the rightful heir to the throne in that traditional community?
Reply:
I have been advised by the Department of Traditional Affairs that the court judgement directed that the matter be referred to the family to start the process of identifying the rightful heir anew and the Kwa-Zulu Natal Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs has advised that they are facilitating the process. The KZN province has further indicated that after initial delays emanating from them seeking legal advice on the matter, they are now in the process of formalising the withdrawal of recognition of ibamba and the reinstatement of inkosi in his position.
26 August 2022 - NW1357
Madokwe, Ms P to ask the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs
Whether she has the power to take steps against those accountable for failing to make payments throughout the years to Eskom, noting that a number of municipalities in the Free State owe Eskom millions of rand, despite collecting cash from communities over the years and as a result communities such as Ward 18 in the Dihlabeng Local Municipality have been without electricity for weeks, despite the specified municipality verifying that the total sum due to Eskom has been paid as they have been on prepaid electricity for years in which case they owe Eskom no money; if not, what recourse do communities, who are being penalised as a result of government incompetence, have in order to address the specified issue; if so, what steps does she intends to take?
Reply:
In terms of section 139(7) of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996, the national executive must intervene in terms of section 139(4) or (5) if the provincial executive cannot or does not adequately exercise the powers or perform the functions referred to in subsection 139(4) or (5) of the Constitution.
The Department of Cooperative Governance (DCoG), as part of the Inter-Ministerial Task Team (IMTT) chaired by the Deputy President, His Excellency Mr David Mabuza, on electricity with the Department of Public Enterprises (DPE), National Treasury (NT), the South African Local Government Association (SALGA), Eskom and the Department of Energy (DE), is leading a responsible citizenry campaign to educate consumers on the benefits of paying for municipal services and rates. All Departments are also required to support the campaign by ensuring that they settle their debt with municipalities. Stakeholder engagements have been undertaken with various municipalities to discuss the support and the institutionalisation of the campaign in each municipality.
In line with the Inter-governmental Relations Framework Act, the Department appointed inter-governmental dispute resolution facilitators in all provinces to deal with inter-governmental disputes and to process and verify the amount of debt owed by organs of state to municipalities, and in turn the debt owed by municipalities to Eskom and water boards.
26 August 2022 - NW2159
Gondwe, Dr M to ask the Minister of Public Service and Administration
(1)With reference to his reply to question 477 on 9 May 2022, what total number of the 2 412 senior managers within the Public Service who do not have the qualifications required for the positions that they currently occupy, were appointed before the Public Service Regulations of 2016 came into effect; (2) what is the breakdown of the departments that updated the qualifications of their senior managers on the Personal and Salary System (PERSAL) between 31 October 2021 and 31 January 2022; (3) whether his department extended the deadline for senior managers to update their qualifications on the PERSAL system; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details; (4) at what stage will his department employ punitive measures to address the issue of the slow pace of senior managers updating their qualifications on the PERSAL system; (5) at what stage will his department conduct an investigation into the issue of senior managers within the Public Service not having the qualifications for the positions that they currently occupy?
Reply:
1. According to the PERSAL information, a total number of 1819 Senior Managers who do not have required qualifications were appointed before the Public Service Regulations of 2016.
2. (a) Breakdown for National departments
Department |
Qualification updates by 31 October 2021 |
Qualification updates by 31 January 2022 |
Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development |
72 |
70 |
Communications and Digital Technologies |
15 |
14 |
Correctional Services |
55 |
52 |
Education |
1 |
0 |
Employment and Labour |
48 |
47 |
Higher Education and Training |
50 |
49 |
Human Settlements |
30 |
29 |
International Relations and Cooperation |
32 |
30 |
Justice and Constitutional Development |
152 |
147 |
National School of Government |
4 |
3 |
National Treasury |
64 |
63 |
Public Enterprises |
13 |
11 |
Public Works and Infrastructure |
48 |
47 |
Science and Innovation |
14 |
13 |
Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities |
8 |
2 |
(b) Breakdown for Provincial departments
Eastern Cape
Department |
Qualification updates by 31 October 2021 |
Qualification updates by 31 January 2022 |
None |
Free State
Department |
Qualification updates by 31 October 2021 |
Qualification updates by 31 January 2022 |
Agriculture |
18 |
17 |
Office of the Premier |
8 |
7 |
Police, Roads and Transport |
11 |
6 |
Provincial Treasury |
6 |
5 |
Gauteng
Department |
Qualification updates by 31 October 2021 |
Qualification updates by 31 January 2022 |
Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs |
15 |
14 |
Education |
44 |
36 |
Health |
53 |
51 |
Infrastructure Development |
12 |
11 |
Office of the Premier |
33 |
31 |
Provincial Treasury |
29 |
27 |
Roads and Transport |
20 |
19 |
KwaZulu-Natal
Department |
Qualification updates by 31 October 2021 |
Qualification updates by 31 January 2022 |
Finance |
19 |
17 |
Human Settlement |
7 |
5 |
Office of the Premier |
15 |
14 |
Limpopo
Department |
Qualification updates by 31 October 2021 |
Qualification updates by 31 January 2022 |
Health |
39 |
38 |
Office of the Premier |
8 |
7 |
Sport and Culture |
5 |
4 |
Mpumalanga
Department |
Qualification updates by 31 October 2021 |
Qualification updates by 31 January 2022 |
Agriculture, Rural Development, Land and Environmental Affairs |
7 |
6 |
Public Works, Roads and Transport |
13 |
12 |
North West
Department |
Qualification updates by 31 October 2021 |
Qualification updates by 31 January 2022 |
Community Safety and Transport Management |
5 |
4 |
Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs |
9 |
8 |
Office of the Premier |
15 |
14 |
Northern Cape
Department |
Qualification updates by 31 October 2021 |
Qualification updates by 31 January 2022 |
Office of the Premier |
8 |
7 |
Sport, Arts and Culture |
7 |
6 |
Western Cape
Department |
Qualification updates by 31 October 2021 |
Qualification updates by 31 January 2022 |
Office of the Premier |
16 |
15 |
3. There was no extension provided to departments, departments are gradually responding to circular HRD0301 to update PERSAL data.
4. Currently capturing of qualification on PERSAL is not mandatory and no punitive measures are employed. Until such time when capturing of qualification on PERSAL is made mandatory, then the department will employ punitive measures.
5. PERSAL is specifically designed for payment of employees’ salaries and capturing of qualification is not mandatory. However, to monitor compliance in terms of the implementation of the PSR, 2016 and the Directive on compulsory capacity development, mandatory training days and minimum entry requirements for members of senior management service in the Public Service, the Department will prepare individual letters to Head of Departments requesting them to provide proof of qualifications for Senior Managers who were appointment during the implementation of the Public Service Regulations, 2016 and the said Directive.
25 August 2022 - NW2349
Gondwe, Dr M to ask the Minister of Public Service and Administration
What (a) total number of senior managers in the Public Service did not have the qualifications required for the positions that they currently occupy as at 1 May 2022 and (b) is the breakdown of the specified figure in each (i) national and (ii) provincial department?
Reply:
a) 2 364
b)
(i) NATIONAL DEPARTMENTS
Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development |
72 |
Basic Education |
7 |
Civilian Secretariat for the Police Service |
2 |
Communication and Digital Technologies |
14 |
Cooperative Governance |
32 |
Correctional Services |
51 |
Employment and Labour |
46 |
Environment, Forestry and Fisheries |
20 |
Government Communication and Information System |
5 |
Health |
41 |
Higher Education and Training |
47 |
Home Affairs |
48 |
Human Settlements |
28 |
Independent Police Investigative Directorate |
9 |
International Relations and Cooperation |
27 |
Justice and Constitutional Development |
144 |
Military Veterans |
2 |
Mineral Resources and Energy |
25 |
National School of Government |
3 |
National Treasury |
63 |
Office of the Chief Justice |
7 |
Office of the Public Service Commission |
3 |
Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation |
12 |
Police |
214 |
Public Enterprises |
12 |
Public Service and Administration |
9 |
Public Works and Infrastructure |
49 |
Science and Innovation |
13 |
Small Business Development |
4 |
Social Development |
16 |
Sports, Arts and Culture |
11 |
Statistics South Africa |
14 |
The Presidency |
16 |
Tourism |
16 |
Trade, Industry and Competition |
18 |
Traditional Affairs |
8 |
Transport |
27 |
Water and Sanitation |
74 |
Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities |
2 |
TOTAL : 1211
(ii) PROVINCIAL DEPARTMENTS
EASTERN CAPE
Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs |
10 |
Economic Development, Environmental Affairs and Tourism |
14 |
Education |
18 |
Health |
39 |
Human Settlements |
13 |
Office of the Premier |
4 |
Provincial Treasury |
1 |
Roads and Public Works |
3 |
Rural Development and Agrarian Reform |
15 |
Safety and Liaison |
1 |
Social Development |
15 |
Sport, Recreation, Arts and Culture |
16 |
Transport |
6 |
FREE STATE
Agriculture |
16 |
Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs |
9 |
Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs |
8 |
Education |
14 |
Health |
13 |
Human Settlements |
2 |
Office of the Premier |
7 |
Police, Roads and Transport |
5 |
Provincial Treasury |
5 |
Public Works |
6 |
Social Development |
6 |
Sports, Arts, Culture and Recreation |
3 |
GAUTENG
Agriculture and Rural Development |
22 |
Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs |
14 |
Community Safety |
11 |
E-Government |
15 |
Economic Development |
11 |
Education |
33 |
Health |
50 |
Human Settlements |
16 |
Infrastructure Development |
12 |
Office Of the Premier |
30 |
Provincial Treasury |
26 |
Roads and Transport |
19 |
Social Development |
2 |
Sports, Arts, Culture and Recreation |
13 |
KWAZULU-NATAL
Agriculture and Rural Development |
2 |
Arts and Culture |
7 |
Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs |
5 |
Community Safety and Liaison |
6 |
Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs |
15 |
Education |
28 |
Finance |
17 |
Health |
10 |
Human Settlements |
4 |
Office Of the Premier |
14 |
Public Works |
4 |
Social Development |
10 |
Sports and Recreation |
0 |
Transport |
19 |
LIMPOPO
Agriculture and Rural Development |
5 |
Co-operative Governance, Human Settlements and Traditional Affairs |
17 |
Economic Development, Environment and Tourism |
9 |
Education |
23 |
Health |
34 |
Office of the Premier |
7 |
Provincial Treasury |
3 |
Public Works, Roads and Infrastructure |
13 |
Social Development |
5 |
Sports, Arts and Culture |
4 |
Transport and Community Safety |
14 |
MPUMALANGA
Agriculture, Rural Development, Land and Environmental Affairs |
6 |
Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs |
5 |
Community Safety, Security and Liaison |
3 |
Culture, Sport and Recreation |
2 |
Economic Development and Tourism |
7 |
Education |
14 |
Health |
25 |
Human Settlements |
14 |
Office of the Premier |
8 |
Provincial Treasury |
8 |
Public Works, Roads and Transport |
12 |
Social Development |
9 |
NORTH WEST
Agriculture and Rural Development |
12 |
Arts, Culture, Sports and Recreation |
3 |
Community Safety and Transport Management |
4 |
Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs |
9 |
Economic Development, Environment, Conservation and Tourism |
5 |
Education |
10 |
Health |
7 |
Human Settlements |
2 |
Office of the Premier |
11 |
Provincial Treasury |
21 |
Public Works and Roads |
17 |
Social Development |
8 |
NORTHERN CAPE
Agriculture, Environmental Affairs, Rural Development and Land Reform |
7 |
Co-operative Governance, Human Settlements and Traditional Affairs |
3 |
Economic Development and Tourism |
10 |
Education |
10 |
Environment and Nature Conservation |
0 |
Health |
10 |
Office of the Premier |
7 |
Provincial Treasury |
3 |
Roads and Public Works |
8 |
Social Development |
5 |
Sport, Arts and Culture |
6 |
Transport, Safety and Liaison |
6 |
WESTERN CAPE
Agriculture |
1 |
Community Safety |
0 |
Cultural Affairs and Sport |
0 |
Economic Development and Tourism |
3 |
Education |
10 |
Environmental Affairs and Development Planning |
1 |
Health |
11 |
Human Settlements |
4 |
Local Government |
3 |
Provincial Treasury |
1 |
Social Development |
3 |
Office of the Premier |
14 |
Transport and Public Works |
7 |
TOTAL: 1153
End
25 August 2022 - NW2188
De Villiers, Mr JN to ask the Minister of Small Business Development
(1)(a) What number of law firms are contracted to the (i) Small Enterprise Finance Agency and (ii) Small Enterprise Development Agency, (b) for what period are the firms contracted in each case and (c) what amount has been paid to each firm for the services rendered in the 2021-22 financial year in each case; (2) whether any retainer fees are paid to the law firms; if not, why not; if so, (3) whether there is a pre-approved and agreed fee price schedule; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details; (4) whether they are only paid for work conducted; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
(1)(a)(i) & (ii) Seventy (70) law firms are currently contracted to the Small Enterprise Finance Agency (sefa) and eleven (11) law firms are contracted with the Small Enterprise Development Agency (Seda).
(b) All law firms with Seda are contracted until finalisation of each case except one law firm which is contracted for 12 months at R921 600.00. In the case of those law firms contracted with sefa, the period of contract is 36 months ending during the course of this year.
(c) The following table shows amounts paid to each firm for the services rendered in the 2021/22 financial year in each case. It is to be noted that payments reflected for those companies that have invoiced to Seda and sefa, and those not reflected below, although contracted with the agency, may only paid when a service is sought from their respective firms. From sefa’s end, the reasons why some contractors are not utilised may be due to lack of response from the firms when asked to provide assistance or lack of work required to be sent out for external attorneys.
Seda |
sefa |
||||||||||
No. |
Law firm |
Amount |
No |
Law firm |
Amount |
No |
Law firm |
Amount |
No |
Law firm |
Amount |
1. |
Firm A |
R17 000.00 |
1. |
Firm A |
R1 439 615,68 |
16. |
Firm P |
R172 650,50 |
31. |
Firm AE |
R74 175,00 |
2. |
Firm B |
R1 741.10 |
2. |
Firm B |
R1 260 984,55 |
17. |
Firm Q |
R171 751,32 |
32. |
Firm AF |
R61 340,46 |
3. |
Firm C |
R 40 000.00 |
3. |
Firm C |
R906 766,81 |
18. |
Firm R |
R162 570,67 |
33. |
Firm AG |
R56 580,00 |
4. |
Firm D |
R 2 375.00 |
4. |
Firm D |
R675 521,89 |
19. |
Firm S |
R158 355,00 |
34. |
Firm AH |
R55 922,00 |
5. |
Firm E |
R 40 237.06 |
5. |
Firm E |
R564 318,64 |
20. |
Firm T |
R155 452,51 |
35. |
Firm AI |
R55 291,43 |
6. |
Firm F |
R23 000.00 |
6. |
Firm F |
R512 667,69 |
21. |
Firm U |
R144 588,73 |
36. |
Firm AJ |
R52 763,13 |
7. |
Firm G |
R 44 907.50 |
7. |
Firm G |
R465 365,74 |
22. |
Firm V |
R142 847,11 |
37. |
Firm AK |
R48 012,50 |
8. |
Firm H |
R 46 000.00 |
8. |
Firm H |
R392 891,56 |
23. |
Firm W |
R133 535,65 |
38. |
Firm AL |
R43 125,00 |
9. |
Firm I |
R297 323,54 |
24. |
Firm X |
R131 265,00 |
39. |
Firm AM |
R34 787,50 |
|||
10. |
Firm J |
R278 483,35 |
25. |
Firm Y |
R130 500,05 |
40. |
Firm AN |
R29 006,84 |
|||
11. |
Firm K |
R275 014,50 |
26. |
Firm Z |
R104 933,48 |
41. |
Firm AO |
R20 326,25 |
|||
12. |
Firm L |
R272 124,51 |
27. |
Firm AA |
R104 388,76 |
42. |
Firm AP |
R5 453,44 |
|||
13. |
Firm M |
R238 671,02 |
28. |
Firm AB |
R103 250,09 |
43. |
Firm AQ |
R4 364,75 |
|||
14. |
Firm N |
R226 562,70 |
29. |
Firm AC |
R96 770,78 |
44. |
Firm AR |
R1 007,76 |
|||
15. |
Firm O |
R206 783,12 |
30. |
Firm AD |
R81 663,82 |
45. |
Firm AS |
R303,60 |
(2) No, Seda and sefa does not have Retainer fee agreement nor is there retainer fees paid to the law firms.
(3) In relation to law firms contracted by Seda, there is a pre-approved and agreed fee price schedule for invited tender bids. The lowest bidder is appointed and for one firm in particular the hourly rate for a Senior Associate is R1 600.00
For those law firms contracted by sefa, pre-approved and agreed fee price schedule is attached to the SLA signed between sefa and the law firm, entitled Annexure A, attached hereto.
(4) Yes, law firms are only paid for work conducted.
STELLA NDABENI-ABRAHAMS
MINISTER: SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
25 August 2022 - NW1822
Arries, Ms LH to ask the Minister of Public Service and Administration
What total number of (a) Public Service employees involved in getting the R350 grant are facing disciplinary action and (b) the specified employees have been removed from office?
Reply:
a) On 21 April 2022, the DPSA distributed 153 Social Relief of Distress grant disciplinary cases to identified departments during a workshop held jointly with SASSA. The workshop agreed on a draft charge sheet to guide departments when instituting disciplinary processes and agreed on the act of misconduct as these cases involved fraud and therefore are serious.
b) The DPSA is awaiting reports from departments on the final outcome of their disciplinary hearings. It is only upon the finalisation of these disciplinary hearing that the number of employees dismissed (or any other sanction) will be known.
End
25 August 2022 - NW1609
Gondwe, Dr M to ask the Minister of Public Service and Administration
(1)(a) What was the total number of vacant posts for the positions of (i) DirectorGeneral and (ii) Head of Department in the (aa) 2020-21 and (bb) 2021-22 financial years and (b) on date is it envisaged that the posts will be filled, in each case, broken down in terms of each national and provincial department; (2) (a) what is the total number of public servants who were on suspension with full pay in the specified financial years and (b)(i) for what period of time have the specified public servants been on suspension with full pay and (ii) at what cost to the State, in each case, broken down in terms of each national and provincial department?
Reply:
1 (a) (i) (aa) 2020/21 financial year: There were 10 vacant posts of Directors-General in National Departments. Annexure A.
(bb) 2021/22 financial year: There are 10 vacant posts of Directors-General in National Departments. Annexure A.
(ii) (aa) 2020/21 financial year: There were 26 vacant posts of Heads of Department in Provincial Departments. Annexure A.
(bb) 2021/22 financial year: There are 27 vacant posts of Heads of Department in Provincial Departments. Annexure A.
(b) The Minister has supported the President in the provision of delegations of authority for all vacant National Director-General posts. The prerogative to fill a HoD post provincially resides with the relevant Premier.
The Minister for the Public Service and Administration as per Section 3 of the Public Service Act, 1994 is responsible establishing norms and standards for the Public Service relating to-
(a) the functions of the public service;
(b) the organisational structures and establishments of departments and other organisational and governance arrangements in the public service;
(c) the conditions of service and other employment practices for employees;
(d) labour relations in the public service;
(e) health and wellness of employees;
(f) information management in the public service;
(g) electronic government;
(h) integrity, ethics, conduct and anti-corruption in the public service; and
(i) transformation, reform, innovation and any other matter to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the public service and its service delivery to the public.
It must be noted that the filling of a post within a department is the responsibility of the relevant executive authority in terms of Section 3(7) of the Public Service Act, 1994. The practice of recruitment is decentralised to the relevant Executive Authority.
The MPSA and DPSA continue to support departments through policy and setting of standards in order to efficiently fill vacancies within the parameters of the legislative framework. The responsibility to fill such vacant posts reside with the relevant Executive Authority.
2. The information was downloaded from PERSAL on 04th May 2022, and excludes data from Defence and State Security Agency.
(a) The total number of public servants who are on suspension with full pay are as follows:
(aa) 478 for the 2020-2021 year
(bb) 584 for the 2021-2022 year
(b) For the period of time the above public servants have been on suspension with full pay see the attached annexures B and C (column named “no days suspended”).
(ii) For the cost to the State, broken down in terms of each national and provincial department, see the attached annexures B and C (column named “cost”).
25 August 2022 - NW2380
Kruger, Mr HC to ask the Minister of Small Business Development
What total number of employed South Africans in the respective age groups of (a) 15-23, (b) 24-34 and (c) 35-65 founded the business they are currently operating?”
Reply:
Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) does not currently dis-aggregate their reports on employment by sizes of enterprises. Both the Quarterly Labour Force Statistics (QLFS) and the Quarterly Employment Statistics (QES) reports do not disaggregate employment by large, medium or small enterprises and neither do they dis-aggregate by the different age groups. The Department of Small Business Development (DSBD) and its agency, the Small Enterprise Development Agency (SEDA) have commissioned the Bureau for Economic Research to analyse and compile the ‘SMME Quarterly Update’ which uses statistics provided by Stats SA and other sources to give a clearer and much nuanced picture on the contribution and participation of SMMEs in the South African economy.
According to 2021 quarter 3 SMME Update, a large percentage of small businesses are owned and operated by people between the ages of 35 and 55. The number of SMME owners aged 35- 55 increased by 7.2% between September 2020 and September 2021; while those outside this group (but younger that 75) fell by 5.8%. Surprisingly, SMME owners older that 75 increased from 7000 to nearly 12 000, while those between 15-19 years decrease by 2% (see table below)
STELLA NDABENI-ABRAHAMS
MINISTER: SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
25 August 2022 - NW2014
Tito, Ms LF to ask the Minister of Small Business Development
On what date is it envisaged that containers and/or other temporal structures will be built for street vendors in Bela-Bela to protect them in cases of extreme weather conditions?
Reply:
The Department has engaged with Waterberg District and Bela – Bela Local Municipality to ascertain the potential damage and the envisaged assistance needed to support the street vendors in Bela – Bela. All three stakeholders have agreed to have formal discussions to assist the Bela Bela local Municipality to apply for the shared economic infrastructure facility to build stalls or containers for the informal business. Once such engagements have taken place, a permanent solution will be found to address this situation.
STELLA NDABENI-ABRAHAMS
MINISTER: DEPARTMENT OF SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
25 August 2022 - NW2379
Kruger, Mr HC to ask the Minister of Small Business Development
What total number of South Africans in the respective age groups of (a) 15–23, (b) 24–34 and (c) 35–65 are employed in small-, medium and micro enterprises (details furnished)?”
Reply:
Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) does not currently dis-aggregate their reports on employment by sizes of enterprises. Both the Quarterly Labour Force Statistics (QLFS) and the Quarterly Employment Statistics (QES) reports do not disaggregate employment by large, medium or small enterprises and neither do they dis-aggregate by the different age groups.
Stats SA does however, in the Quarterly and Annual Financial Statistics (QFS and AFS) provide dis-aggregated statistics in terms of Employment Costs borne by Large, Medium and Small enterprises. The 2021 quarter 4 Quarterly Financial Statistics show that SMMEs accounted for a greater share of employment costs of all industries (QFS excludes agriculture) amounting to 55% of R 1,7 trillion.
Large enterprises accounted for a larger share of employment costs in three of the seven major industrial groupings; namely Mining and Quarrying at R33 billion (90%); Electricity, Gas and Water at R8,2 billion (92%) and Transport at R 31 billion (71%).
SMMEs accounted for a larger share of employment costs in Manufacturing at R54 billion (55%); Construction at R 10 billion (63%); Trade at R12 billion (60%); Business Services and Real Estate at R 104 billion (72%) and Community, social and personal services at R 11,8 billion (51%).
The Department of Small Business Development and its agency, the Small Enterprise Development Agency (Seda) have commissioned the Bureau for Economic Research to analyse and compile the ‘SMME Quarterly Update’ which uses statistics provided by Stats SA and other sources to give a clearer and much nuanced picture on the contribution and participation of SMMEs in the South African economy. According to 2021 quarter 3 SMME Update, SMMEs accounted for 9,7 million jobs for themselves and to others (see details in table below).
The Department is of the view that Stats SA should dis-aggregate Labour and Employment statistics in terms of the contribution of large, medium and small enterprises in the same way as in the Annual and Quarterly Financial Statistics.
STELLA NDABENI-ABRAHAMS
MINISTER: SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
25 August 2022 - NW2219
Mthenjane, Mr DF to ask the Minister of Small Business Development
What has she found to be the impact on small businesses of the noncompliance with laws and regulations and the lack of adequate controls to collect all revenue from long-outstanding debtors, as was pointed out in the report of the Auditor-General for 2020 21 financial year?
Reply:
A joint study by the Departments of Small Business Development (DSBD) and Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation (DPME) on research on the delays and non-payment by government on small, medium and micro enterprises (SMMEs) concluded in June 2020 found that 56% of SMMEs, the majority of which were micro enterprises, were impacted by the delayed and non-payment by government. The recommendation was that the impact of this noncompliance with the 30-day payment policy was too large, especially given the compounding impact it has on not only business owners and their families but also employees and their families, and the recommendation was that government should take effective measures to enforce the 30-day payment policy. Legislative provisions for compliance to the 30-day payment policy falls within the ambit of jurisdiction of National Treasury. The DSBD’s role is to provide advocacy and awareness of these requirements and regulations. National Treasury has agreed and is currently in the process to strengthen these provisions.
Given the devastating effect that none and late payment of small enterprise supplier invoices has on the economic viability of the small enterprises, letters were written to our counterparts in provinces encouraging them to honour their payment obligations, especially to small enterprises, and to pay small enterprise suppliers within the agreed timeframes. As part of the DSBD current Roadshows and Partnership Dialogues that are being undertaken in all (nine) 9 provinces, counterparts at provincial and municipal level to ensure compliance to payment requirements to small enterprises whilst the regulations are being strengthened.
STELLA NDABENI-ABRAHAMS
MINISTER: SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
25 August 2022 - NW2024
Mathulelwa, Ms B to ask the Minister of Small Business Development
On what date will she attend to the reported cases of the exploitation of small-, micro- and medium-enterprises by big companies?
Reply:
The exploitation of the SMMEs by the big companies is a concern as well for the DSBD. It is against this background that the DSBD, through the National Small Enterprise Amendment Bill, is in the process of effecting amendments to the National Small Enterprise Act, 1996 (Act No 102 of 1996) to provide for the establishment of the Small Enterprise Ombud Service.
The proposed Office of the Small Enterprise Ombud Service is meant to resolve disputes affecting small enterprises in an economical expeditious and equitable manner without the need to resort to costly litigation. This will include provisions to deal with unfair trading practices that result in the exploitation of small-, micro-, and medium- enterprises.
Regarding the processing of the Bill, public comments have been received and considered. Currently there is an engagement with the Office of the State Law Advisors (OSCLA) for certification and once that is done the Bill will be tabled to Cabinet for approval to be introduced in Parliament.
STELLA NDABENI-ABRAHAMS
MINISTER: DEPARTMENT OF SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
25 August 2022 - NW1412
Mathulelwa, Ms B to ask the Minister of Small Business Development
By what date will (a) permits and (b) tools of trade be provided to (i) struggling street vendors along the N2 and (ii) small-scale fisheries in KwaZulu-Natal as a means to develop their businesses?
Reply:
(a) The Department of Small Business Development (DSBD) has engaged the South African Local Government Association (SALGA) to ensure that municipalities speed up the process of issuing permits to street vendors as this mandate resides with local government.
(b)(i)&(ii) The DSBD is working tirelessly with its entities, the Small Business Development Agency (Seda) and the Small Enterprise Finance Agency (sefa), together with local municipalities in KwaZulu-Natal to support informal and micro businesses that are conducting trade in many areas within the province. Local municipalities continuously approach the Department to implement its programmes to support these businesses in areas that have been identified as requiring urgent assistance particularly in rural areas and in locations along the N2 highway.
The three main programmes that the DSBD and its entities implements to support traders are the Informal and Micro Enterprise Development Programme, the Craft Support Programme as well as the Fruit and Vegetable Support Scheme. Local municipalities together with relevant business associations are encouraged to engage their local Seda offices to arrange for interventions aimed at targeted communities along the N2 for the provision of relevant tools and other business development support.
The DSBD further has signed off an MOU to collaborate with the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and Environment (DFFE) on several areas. One of these areas focuses on the fishing industry. The DFFE has issued fishing rights of up to 15 years to fishing co-operatives along the coastal communities in South Africa, some of which are in KwaZulu-Natal. The Department has found that most of them have little or no proper fishing equipment and tools including protective gear.
Some of them have received training but others still need to be capacitated or trained on several skills including but not limited to business training, financial management, safety protocols in water, co-ops training, etc. The DSBD and its entities are collaborating with DFFE in developing appropriate programmes and interventions to speedily address these gaps.
STELLA NDABENI-ABRAHAMS
MINISTER: DEPARTMENT OF SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
25 August 2022 - NW1499
Mathulelwa, Ms B to ask the Minister of Small Business Development
What measures has her department put in place to support small businesses in townships in order to counter the narrative that spaza shops owned and/or run by foreign nationals are taking over businesses owned by South Africans?
Reply:
The Spaza Shop Support Programme as implemented by the Small Business Development Portfolio (the Department of Small Business Development [DSBD], the Small Enterprise Development Agency [Seda] and the Small Enterprise Finance Agency [sefa] is linked to a broader process of value chain development within the retail space of spaza shops that are owned by South Africans. This includes the concurrent linking up of beneficiaries with wholesalers, bulk buying arrangements done through South African Spaza Support Associations, access to SMME products at wholesalers by South African-owned spaza shops through localisation efforts of the DSBD and its entities as well as the formalisation and strengthening of these South African-owned spaza shops by working with municipalities and the Banking sector.
Secondly, the DSBD has facilitated the participation of relevant public sector and private sector role-players in the development and strengthening of spaza shops that are owned by South Africans by providing access to the tools developed by these role-players. This equips South African spaza shops to become more competitive within the areas in which they operate.
Thirdly, the Department is reviewing the Businesses Act no.71 of 1991 with the intention of amending the legislation to provide for norms and standards, a common business licensing framework and better protection for South African informal traders including spaza shops. The proposed amendments would also include provisions for the Minister to issue regulations and directives necessary for the effective implementation of the Act.
In addition to the above the DSBD is assisting with the transitioning of informal spaza shops to formality by providing assistance with regulatory requirements and instruments such as company registration and compliance with tax and labour legislation through Seda. This transition allows South African spaza shops to gain access to opportunities for growth and sustainability within the mainstream economy as described under the first point above.
Through all these efforts, the DSBD can capture and record South African spaza shops into a single database that allows the state to monitor and regulate the trends within the retail space that is occupied by spaza shops while at the same time providing support to South African spaza shops as described above.
As of 31 March 2022, non-financial support was provided to 10 574 Spaza shops through Seda. Furthermore, through sefa we approved and disbursed funding to 5 907 Spaza shops to the value of R36 945 500.00 which facilitated 6 633 jobs.
STELLA NDABENI-ABRAHAMS
MINISTER: DEPARTMENT OF SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT