Questions and Replies

Reply:

Yes, a domestic tourism survey is conducted, which amongst other matters looks into the reasons for people not traveling. The results indicate the following:

The main reason why most South Africans did not take part in domestic overnight trips in 2021 was no reason to travel (29.2%), this had gone up by +7.0% over 2020. Just as in 2020, financial reasons amounted to a further 11.5%, and domestic travel being too expensive contributed a further 7.8%, as well as having no income or being unemployed, an additional 4.4%. Safety and security issues make up another 5.0% with this alluding to general safety and security as well as the Covid-19 restrictions emanating from the pandemic.

Reply:

According to the Provincial Departments of Health, the following details provide the responses to the above questions:

1. (a) Based on the prevalence of mental disorders in South Africa, it is estimated that 6 566 703 persons need care for common mental disorders and 1 292 991 of those aged 15 years and older need care for severe psychiatric conditions.

(b) (i) There are 14060 beds in the public sector and (ii) 5692 in the private sector.

(2)-(3) The table below indicate the breakdown of psychiatric specialist in each province (Public Sector) with the vacancy rate:

PSYCHOLOGIST PUBLIC SECTOR
Province	Filled	Vacant	Total	Vacancy Rate
Eastern Cape	2	10	12	83.33
Free State	4	4	8	50.00
Kwazulu-Natal	35	14	49	28.57
Limpopo	6	29	35	82.86
Mpumalanga	3	12	15	80.00
Northern Cape	2	4	6	66.67
North-West	41	6	47	12.77
Western cape	99	1	100	1.00
Grand Total	451	187	638	29.31

The current ration of psychiatric specialist to the population breakdown per provinces reflected below:

POPULATION PER PROVINCE (PUBLIC SECTOR RATIO)
Province	Population	Total Psychologists	Ratio to population
Eastern Cape	6,676,590	2	1: 3338295
Free State	2,932,441	4	1: 733110
Kwazulu-Natal	11,513,575	35	1: 328959
Limpopo	5,926,724	11	1: 538793
Mpumalanga	4,743,584	3	1: 1581194
Northern Cape	1,303,047	2	1: 651523
North-West	4,122,854	41	1: 100557
Western cape	7,113,776	99	1: 71856
Grand Total	60,142,979
STATSSA:	https://www.statssa.gov.za/publications/P0302/P03022021.pdf

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Reply:

a) The Department of Tourism, has not concluded any commercial contract with (i) the government of the Russian Federation and/or (ii) any other entity based in the Russian Federation since 1 April 2017.

(aa) – (ee) Not applicable

b) SA Tourism, has not concluded any commercial contract with (i) the government of the Russian Federation and/or (ii) any other entity based in the Russian Federation since 1 April 2017.

(aa) –(ee) Not applicable

Reply:

No, the department has not placed advertisements with the Minister’s face and her profile. Only departmental programme-based advertorials/advertisements are placed at the department’s cost.

(a) –(e) Not applicable

Reply:

Yes. The State Security Agency is aware of operations where fraudulent Home Affairs documents are being distributed. The operations relate to unlawful and fraudulent manufacturing and distribution of fraudulent identification documents. These operations are attributed to the organised crime syndicates, which involve some Home Affairs officials.

As part of its counterintelligence mandate, the State Security Agency monitors risks relating to the integrity of the Department of Home Affairs documents and shares relevant information with the department of Home Affairs and also with the Security Cluster, of which the Department of Home Affairs is a member.

Reply:

a) The Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality (MMM) was officially placed under section 139(5)(a) and (c) intervention by the Free State Provincial Executive Council on 19 December 2019, due to a financial and service delivery crisis in the municipality.  However, no significant progress has been made to implement the Financial Recovery Plan developed by National Treasury as a result of significant political interference in the administrative functioning of the Metro.  Cabinet received a formal request from the Provincial Executive for a national intervention.

b) Cabinet approved a national intervention in terms of Section 139(7) of the Constitution on 6 April 2022 to create stability and improve service delivery in Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality.  A National Cabinet Representative supported by a multi-disciplinary team of experts are being deployed with responsibilities that will amongst others ensure and oversee the execution by the Accounting Officer of the functions referred to in Section 67(1)(h) and Schedule 2 of the Local Government: Municipal Systems Act, 2000 (Act No. 32 of 2000), read with any other relevant legislative provisions dealing with disciplinary matters, including criminal, disciplinary and civil action.

Reply:

The Honourable Member’s attention is drawn to his previous question 1846 of 13 May 2022 that are the same as above. The response is hereby attached for the Honourable member’s convenience.

Reply to 1846 of 13 May 2022 Question Paper no: 17

According to Chapter 6 of the Tourism Act, no. 3 of 2014 (Act), the role of the National Registrar is amongst others, to maintaining a central database of tourist guides registered by the Provincial Registrars. The registration of tourist guides takes place at provincial level by Provincial Registrars. On a monthly basis, Provincial Registrars, as a legal requirement submit their monthly statistics to the National Registrar as well as the number of renewals processed that month. This is consolidated by the Department in the National Register /database in order to report on areas such as the total number of guides registered by race, gender and province. The statistics below are based on the information submitted to the Department by Provinces.

a) New tourist guides/first time

(i) (aa) What number of first-time/new tourist guides registered nationally.

(aaa) 2019-2020	(aaa) 2020-2021	(aaa) 2021-2022	(bbb) 2022 to date
1437	480	477	40

(i) (bb) What number of first-time/new tourist guides registered in each province.

Province	(aaa) 2019 - 2020	(aaa) 2020 - 2021	(aaa) 2021 - 2022	(bbb) 2022 (April only)
Eastern Cape	89	44	25	02
Free State	0	10	00	00
Gauteng	167	28	29	01
KwaZulu-Natal	158	78	79	23
Limpopo	179	73	112	06
Mpumalanga	138	76	101	07
Northern Cape	11	37	00	00
North West	16	23	40	01
Western Cape	679	111	91	06
TOTAL	1437	480	477	46

(ii) What were the categories of tour guides, respectively.

The categories of tourist guides vary and may include, Culture, Nature and/or Adventure guides. Provincial Registrars will have to be contacted to obtain specific information related to the categories of guides that were registered during the period in question.

b) Re-registered tourist guides

(i) (aa) What number of re-registered tour guides registered nationally.

(aaa) 2019-2020	(aaa) 2020-2021	(aaa) 2021-2022	(bbb) 2022 to date
1662	852	1320	67

(i) (bb) What number of re-registered tour guides registered in each province.

Province	(aaa) 2019 - 2020	(aaa) 2020 - 2021	(aaa) 2021 - 2022	(bbb) 2022 (April only)
Eastern Cape	71	56	61	04
Free State	4	01	00	00
Gauteng	262	85	190	17
KwaZulu-Natal	101	117	114	06
Limpopo	127	116	84	10
Mpumalanga	190	111	336	27
Northern Cape	3	10	15	00
North West	42	24	50	03
Western Cape	862	332	470	54
TOTAL	1662	852	1320	121

(ii) What were the categories of tourist guides, respectively.

The categories of tourist guides vary and may include, Culture, Nature and/or Adventure guides. Provincial Registrars will have to be contacted to obtain specific information related to the categories of guides that were registered during the period in question.

Reply:

The Department of Tourism and its entity SA Tourism has not conducted research regarding the effect of the Elandshoogte Gold Mine on tourist visits to the Sudwala Caves nor did it receive any enquiries.

Reply:

(a) In order to expedite the implementation of the High Level Review Panel (HLRP) Report Recommendations, coordination of work on the implementation of the Recommendations has now been relocated to the Office of the Director-General in the State Security Agency (SSA).

(b) The reasons include required consultation process on General Intelligence Laws Amendment Bill (GILAB).

(c) Consultation on revised timeline by the State Security Agency is at an advance stages. The revised timeline will be communicated after approval by the Minister. The revised timeline prioritises passing of GILAB into law.

Reply:

I am ready to cooperate with any investigations on this matter and will answer whatever questions the investigators ask of me. The law must be allowed to take its course and due process needs to be followed. I have furthermore declared every gift provided me during the course of tenure as Deputy President and President as required by law.

Reply:

a) Department

(i) In October 2020 a criminal case was opened with the South African Police Service against implicated officials and service providers.

(ii) The reason for opening the case was due to contravention of PFMA provisions.

(iii) One criminal case was opened in October 2020 against all involved officials.

(iv) The criminal case was opened at the Sunnyside Police Station in Pretoria.

(v) The Director-General of the Department of Tourism opened the criminal case.

(vi) here is no case currently resolved, investigations are underway.

(vii) There is no outcome at the moment as the investigations are currently underway.

b) SA Tourism

SA Tourism has not opened any criminal case with SA Police Services in the past three financial years as well as the current year to date.

(i) – (viii) Not Applicable

 

Reply:

a) Department

(i) Current total number of unfilled posts.	(ii) Since what date has each respective post been unfilled in each case.	(iii) What are the reasons for each post remaining unfilled in each case.
52	Since April 2017 to March 2022. (Refer to attached table)	Natural attrition due to movement of staff (Refer to attached table) and fiscal constraints on the compensation of employees

 

(d) It is envisaged that all posts will be filled by latest the end of September 2022. (Refer to attached table)

(e) The functions of the unfilled posts are currently executed through various intervention strategies e.g. assignment of additional functions in terms of section 32 of the Public Service Act, 1994 as amended. (Refer to attached table)

Detail of the Department of Tourism unfilled posts
No.	Post name	(ii)Vacant date	(iii)Reasons for post being vacant	(d)Envisaged date for filling post	(e)How are functions currently executed
Ministry
1.	Parliamentary Liaison Officer	01 September 2021	New post in the establishment	Post not yet advertised	Not applicable.
2	Cabinet and Parliamentary Officer	01 September 2021	New post in the establishment	Post not yet advertised	Not applicable.
Branch: Corporate Management
Office of the DDG: Corporate Management
3.	Branch Coordinator: Corporate Management	01 April 2019	Previous incumbent transferred to another component	Post not yet advertised	There’s an official acting in the post.
Office of the Chief Financial Officer
4.	Chief Financial Officer	01 October 2022	Previous incumbent resigned	June/July 2022	There’s an official acting in the post.
5.	DD: Internal Control and Compliance	01 April 2017	Previous incumbent transferred to another department	July/August 2022	Not applicable. No official appointed in acting capacity or assigned the tasks.
6.	ASD: Budgeting	01 May 2021	Previous incumbent transferred to another department	July/August 2022	Not applicable No official appointed in acting capacity or assigned the tasks.
7.	Snr Supply Chain Practitioner	01 September 2021	Previous incumbent was promoted	July/August 2022	Not applicable. No official appointed in acting capacity or assigned the tasks.
8.	State Accountant: Creditors, Travel and Subsistence	01 November 2020	Previous incumbent transferred to another component	July/August 2022	There was a contractor appointed in the post.
CD: Communications
9.	Chief Director: Communications	01 November 2021	Previous incumbent resigned	July/August 2022	There’s an official acting in the post.
10.	DD: Internal Comms and Graphic Design	01 October 2021	Previous incumbent resigned	Post not yet advertised	Not applicable. No official appointed in acting capacity or assigned the tasks.
11.	DD: Content Writer and Editor	01 March 2022	Previous incumbent was promoted to another department	Post not yet advertised	Not applicable No official appointed in acting capacity or assigned the tasks.
12.	ASD: Content Writer	20 December 2018	Previous incumbent is deceased	Post not yet advertised	There’s an official acting in the post.
13.	ASD: Internal Communication	01 November 2019	Previous incumbent resigned	Post not yet advertised	Not applicable. No official appointed in acting capacity or assigned the tasks.
CD: Strategy and Systems
14.	ASD: Risk and Integrity Management	01 November 2018	Previous incumbent resigned	July/August 2022	Not applicable. No official appointed in acting capacity or assigned the tasks.
15.	Risk Management Practitioner	01 November 2021	Previous incumbent resigned	July/August 2022	Not applicable. No official appointed in acting capacity or assigned the tasks.
16.	Risk Management Practitioner	01 December 2021	Previous incumbent resigned	Post not yet advertised	Not applicable. No official appointed in acting capacity or assigned the tasks.
17.	DD: Entity Oversight	01 June 2020	Previous incumbent resigned	Post not yet advertised	Not applicable. No official appointed in acting capacity or assigned the tasks.
CD: HR Management and Development
18.	Snr Health Practitioner	16 February 2018	Previous incumbent was promoted to another department	Post not yet advertised	Not applicable. No official appointed in acting capacity or assigned the tasks.
19.	ASD: Auxillary Support	01 April 2022	Previous incumbent transferred to another department	Post not yet advertised	There’s an official acting in the post
20.	Security Officer	01 December 2020	Previous incumbent was retired	July/August 2022	Not applicable. No official appointed in acting capacity or assigned the tasks.
21.	Security Officer	01 December 2021	Previous incumbent was promoted to another department	Post not yet advertised	Not applicable. No official appointed in acting capacity or assigned the tasks.
22.	DD: HR Strategy Planning and Information Man	01 May 2018	Previous incumbent transferred to another department	Post not yet advertised	There’s an official acting in the post.
CD: Legal Services
23.	Legal Admin Officer	01 September 2018	Previous incumbent transferred to another department	Post not yet advertised	Not applicable. No official appointed in acting capacity or assigned the tasks.
24.	Legal Admin Officer	01 February 2019	Previous incumbent transferred to another department	Post not yet advertised	Not applicable. No official appointed in acting capacity or assigned the tasks.
25.	Snr Legal Admin Officer	01 October 2018	Previous incumbent transferred to another department	Post not yet advertised	Not applicable. No official appointed in acting capacity or assigned the tasks.
26.	Admin Assistant: Legal Services	01 February 2022	Previous incumbent resigned	Post not yet advertised	Not applicable. No official appointed in acting capacity or assigned the tasks.
D: Internal Audit
27.	DD: IT Audit	01 November 2018	Previous incumbent resigned	July/August 2022	Not applicable. No official appointed in acting capacity or assigned the tasks.
Branch: Tourism Research, Policy and International Relations
D: Strategic Sector Partnerships
28.	D: Strategic Sector Partnerships	01 December 2019	Previous incumbent transferred to another department	July 2022	Not applicable. No official appointed in acting capacity or assigned the tasks.
29.	DD: Strategic Sector Partnerships	20 November 2021	Previous incumbent resigned	Post not yet advertised	There’s an official acting in the post.
30.	DD: Strategic Sector Partnerships	01 March 2022	Previous incumbent resigned	Post not yet advertised	Not applicable. No official appointed in acting capacity or assigned the tasks.
D: Policy Development and Regulations
31.	DD: Policy Dev and Regulation	01 August 2019	Previous incumbent transferred to another component	Post not yet advertised	Not applicable. No official appointed in acting capacity or assigned the tasks.
D: Strategy and Development
32.	DD: Strategy Development	01 May 2021	Previous incumbent was promoted to another department	Post not yet advertised	Not applicable. No official appointed in acting capacity or assigned the tasks.
D: Knowledge Management
33.	DD: Knowledge Management Strategy and Planning	01 December 2021	Previous incumbent resigned	Post not yet advertised	Not applicable. No official appointed in acting capacity or assigned the tasks.
34.	Knowledge Management Officer	07 January 2020	Previous incumbent resigned	Post not yet advertised	Not applicable. No official appointed in acting capacity or assigned the tasks.
D: Monitoring and Evaluation
35.	ASD: Monitoring and Data Management	10 November 2018	Previous incumbent was promoted to another department	Post not yet advertised	Not applicable. No official appointed in acting capacity or assigned the tasks.
D: Bilateral Relations and Cooperation
36.	Director: Bilateral Relations and Cooperation	01 June 2019	Previous incumbent resigned	July 2022	There’s an official acting in the post.
37.	Deputy Director: Africa and Middle East	01 November 2019	Previous incumbent was transferred to another component	Post not yet advertised	Not applicable. No official appointed in acting capacity or assigned the tasks.
38.	ASD: Bilateral Relations and Cooperation	01 November 2021	Previous incumbent was promoted to another department	Post not yet advertised	Not applicable. No official appointed in acting capacity or assigned the tasks.
39.	ASD: Multilateral and Cooperation	01 April 2020	Previous incumbent was transferred to another department	Post not yet advertised	Not applicable. No official appointed in acting capacity or assigned the tasks.
Branch: Destination Development
Office of the DDG: Destination Development
40.	Branch Coordinator: Destination Development	12 February 2019	Previous incumbent transferred to another department	July/August 2022	There’s an official acting in the post.
CD: Destination Planning and Investment Coordination
41.	Admin Assistant: Planning and Investment	27 September 2018	Previous incumbent is deceased	July/August 2022	Not applicable. No official appointed in acting capacity or assigned the tasks.
CD: Tourism Enhancement
42.	CD: Tourism Enhancement	01 August 2021	Previous incumbent resigned	July 2022	There’s an official acting in the post.
D: Investment Facilitation
43.	DD: Investment Facilitation	01 October 2020	Previous incumbent resigned	July/August 2022	Not applicable. No official appointed in acting capacity or assigned the tasks.
D: Destination Planning
44.	ASD: Spatial Mapping and Database Management	01 October 2017	New post due to re-structuring	July/August 2022	Not applicable. No official appointed in acting capacity or assigned the tasks.
D: Experience and Route Development
45.	ASD: Experience and Route Development	01 November 2020	Previous incumbent resigned	July/August 2022	Not applicable. No official appointed in acting capacity or assigned the tasks.
D: Tourism Integration
46.	D: Tourism Integration	01 December 2019	Previous incumbent was promoted to a higher post	July 2022	There’s an official acting in the post.
Branch: Tourism Sector Support Services
Office of the DDG: Tourism Sector Support Services
47.	Branch Coordinator: TSSS	01 October 2020	Previous incumbent transferred to another component	Post not yet advertised	There’s an official acting in the post.
D: Responsible Tourism
48.	DD: Tourism and Env Efficiency	01 April 2021	Previous incumbent was promoted to a higher post	July/August 2022	Not applicable. No official appointed in acting capacity or assigned the tasks.
D: Programme Planning and Implementation
49.	DD: Programme Planning and Implementation	01 November 2019	Previous incumbent resigned	Post not yet advertised	Not applicable. No official appointed in acting capacity or assigned the tasks.
D: Tourism Guiding Management
50.	DD: Tourism Guiding Growth and Dev	01 May 2019	Previous incumbent transferred to another component	July/August 2022	Not applicable. No official appointed in acting capacity or assigned the tasks.
D: Provincial and Local Government Coordination
51.	D: Provincial and Local Government Coordination	13 December 2020	Previous incumbent is deceased	Post not yet advertised	Not applicable. No official appointed in acting capacity or assigned the tasks.

b) South Africa Tourism

(i) Current total number of unfilled posts.	(ii) Since what date has each respective post been unfilled in each case.	(iii) What are the reasons for each post remaining unfilled in each case.
35 vacant positions	Some roles have been vacant since 2020 when the moratorium was put in place. However, with the high attrition experienced last year, the majority of roles have been vacant since Q3 and Q4 of FY21/22	The organisation had a moratorium put in place in May 2020 due to COVID and the possibility of a merger with another public agency. Over the last two years, the organisation has experienced high attrition which has increased the number of vacancies. As the moratorium was in place, only roles that were considered critical were recruited for and filled with fixed term contracts. In December 2021, the organisation lifted the moratorium and has been working at filling the roles as per the approved structure.

 

(d) With the majority of roles having been advertised in Q1, we envisage filling the roles in Q2. A few of the roles offers have been extended with start dates for June confirmed.

(e) The critical roles that are vacant are currently being supported through acting appointments. Acting appointments are in place for roles where the organisation requires delegation of authority in place for business continuity.

See below detail of vacant posts at the SA Tourism

No.	Post name	(ii)Vacant date	(iii)Reasons for post being vacant	(d)Envisaged date for filling post	(e ) How are functions currently executed
Brand and Marketing
1.	Regional Public Relations & Communications Officer	December 2019	Moratorium came into effect while role was being recruited for	1 July 2022	No acting incumbent appointed
2.	Brand & PR Manager	1 March 2021	Previous incumbent has moved to a senior role within the division	Role not yet advertised	No acting incumbent appointed
Finance
3.	Head: Supply Chain & Asset Management	1 January 2021	Previous incumbent resigned	1 July 2022	Role is staffed with a resource on a fixed term contract
4.	GM: Finance	1 September 2019	Previous incumbent has moved to a senior role within the division	1 July 2022	Role is staffed with an acting incumbent
5.	Finance Business Partner	8 July 2020	Previous incumbent is deceased	1 July 2022	Role is staffed with an acting incumbent
6.	Accounts Payable Officer		Role has not been filled since	1 July 2022	No acting incumbent appointed
7.	Sourcing Specialist 1	1 September 2020	Previous incumbent was dismissed	1 August 2022	No acting incumbent appointed
8.	Sourcing Specialist 2	1 April 2022	Previous incumbent has resigned	1 August 2022	No acting incumbent appointed
Insights and Analytics
9.	Chief Strategy Officer	May 2020	Previous incumbent resigned	Post not yet advertised	Role is staffed with an acting incumbent
Office of the CEO
10.	Chief Executive Officer	1 June 2021	Previous incumbent resigned	To be confirmed. Pending Ministerial concurrence.	Role is staffed with an acting incumbent
11.	Manager Office of the CEO	1 November 2019	Previous incumbent resigned	August 2022	Role is staffed with an acting incumbent
12.	Head: Strategic Planning, Evaluation & Programme Management	2017	The role was never staffed on a permanent basis	August 2022	Role is staffed with a resource on a fixed term contract
Group Risk and Compliance/Company Secretariat
13.	Head: Governance, Risk & Compliance/ Company Secretary	25 April 2022	Previous incumbent resigned	Post not yet advertised	No acting incumbent appointed
14.	Risk and Compliance Officer	1 October 2019	Previous incumbent resigned	Post not yet advertised	Role is staffed with a resource on a fixed term contract
National Convention Bureau
13.	Exhibitions Sales Manager	September 2019	Previous incumbent resigned	Post not yet advertised	No acting incumbent appointed
14.	Strategic Platforms & Events Manager	1 February 2022	Previous incumbent has moved to a senior role within the division	Post not yet advertised	No acting incumbent appointed
Tourism Grading Council
15.	Chief Quality Assurance Officer	May 2020	Previous incumbent resigned	1 August 2022	Role is staffed with an acting incumbent
16.	Head: Global Trade Relations	8 July 2021	Previous incumbent is deceased	Post not yet advertised	Role is staffed with an acting incumbent
Human Capital & Facilities
17.	GM: Human Capital	1 December 2021	Previous incumbent resigned	TBC	Role is staffed with an acting incumbent
18.	Facilities & Maintenance Officer	December 2018	Previous incumbent was dismissed	Post not yet advertised	No acting incumbent appointed
19.	GM: ICT	May 2021	Previous incumbent was dismissed	Not applicable	Role is staffed with a resource on a fixed term contract
Tourism Execution
20.	Marketing and Communications Officer	April 2019	Previous incumbent resigned	Post not yet advertised	No acting incumbent appointed
21.	Hub Head: South Europe	November 2020	Previous incumbent’s contract expired	October 2022	No acting incumbent appointed
22.	Channel & Partnerships Manager: South Europe Hub	New roles	Not applicable	Post not yet advertised	No acting incumbent appointed
23.	Channel Specialist	New role	Not applicable	Post not yet advertised	No acting incumbent appointed
24.	Hub Head: Central Europe	1 December 2020	Previous incumbent resigned	October 2022	Role is staffed with an acting incumbent
25.	Marketing & Promotions Manager: Germany	1 February 2021	Previous incumbent resigned	1 August 2022	No acting incumbent appointed
26.	Finance & Admin Manager	1 February 2020	Previous incumbent resigned	1 August 2022	Role is staffed with an acting incumbent
27.	Hub Head: UK/Ireland	1 September 2019	Previous incumbent’s contract expired	October 2022	Role is staffed with an acting incumbent
28.	Trade Training Specialist	1 February 2022	Previous incumbent resigned	1 August 2022	No acting incumbent appointed
29.	Marketing & Communications Manage	1 January 2021	Previous incumbent resigned	1 August 2022	Role is staffed with an acting incumbent
30.	Trade Relations West Coast	September 2019	Previous incumbent resigned	1 August 2022	Role is staffed with an acting incumbent
31.	Trade Relations East Coast	August 2019	Previous incumbent resigned	1 August 2022	Role is staffed with an acting incumbent
32.	Finance and Admin Manager	November 2019	Previous incumbent resigned	1 August 2022	Role is staffed with an acting incumbent
33.	Marketing Officer	May 2022	Previous incumbent resigned	1 September 2022	Role is staffed with an acting incumbent
34.	Trade Relations Manager: China	New role	Not applicable	1 September 2022	No acting incumbent appointed
35.	Chief Operations Officer	1 December 2021	Previous incumbent resigned	1 July 2022	New incumbent starting 1 July 2022

Reply:

Financial Year	(a) What MOUs and other similar agreements have been concluded	(b) What countries were the signatories to the specified agreements	(c) On what date was each agreement signed
(i) 2019-2020 financial year	None	Not applicable	Not Applicable
(i) 2020-2021 financial year	MoU in the field of tourism	Ethiopia	12 January 2020
(i) 2021-2022 financial year	MoU in the field of tourism	Kenya	23 November 2021
(ii) 1 April 2022 to date	None	N/A	N/A

(d) (i) Department

There were no cost implicatios for the signing of the MoU s’

(ii) South African Tourism

What about the MOU recently signed between SA Tourism and Emirates Airlines?

SA Tourism does not have any MOU’s with countries. As an entity of the Department, SA Tourism works with the department on implementing key activities.

Reply:

a) (i) Department

(i) 2019/2020	(i) 2020/2021	(i) 2021/2022	(ii) Since 1 April 2022
11 (eleven)	None	None	None

b) A period between 2005 and 2014.

c) and (d) Transgressions were identified through a forensic investigation after AGSA audit findings.

d) Contravention of PFMA provisions.

e) 11 Officials from the Department are implicated but to the department’s knowledge no one has been charged as yet as matters are still under police investigation.

f) (i) Currently, no money has been paid back as the police investigation is still underway.

(ii) Not applicable.

(a)(ii) South Africa Tourism

(i) 2019/2020	(i) 2020/2021	(i) 2021/2022	(ii) Since 1 April 2022
None	None	None	None

(b) – (g) Not applicable

 

Reply:

The Department’s main purpose of visiting KwaZulu-Natal was to assess the impact of the floods on major tourism attractions and establishments that drive tourism demand in the province. While the assessment team focussed primarily on damage to the physical infrastructure of key establishments, as well as the roads inside these major attractions, the assessment of access municipal roads and the national or provincial roads leading to these major attractions fall within the mandate of the relevant departments and entities responsible for road infrastructure. The various efforts are integrated at the level of the Disaster Management Centers both provincially and nationally.

The Department of Tourism did not visit the Eastern Cape for an assessment. This was done by the Eastern Cape Parks and Tourism Agency (ECPTA) working with the Local Tourism Organisations (LTOs). Their reports indicate that the roads in the affected areas were not in a good condition due to past and recent heavy rains and/or floods. ECPTA indicated that this has disrupted operations in three major tourism attractions in the OR Tambo District Municipality, namely: Hluleka Nature Reserve, Mkhambathi Nature Reserve and Cremone Estate.

Tourism stakeholders have been requested to report any road infrastructure challenges they are facing due to the floods to the relevant provincial tourism departments.

Reply:

a) Required consultation processes in government regarding bills of this nature contributed to the delay on submission of the General Intelligence Laws Amendment Bill for tabling in Parliament.

b) The consultation processes are at advanced stages of finalisation. It is anticipated that the General Intelligence Laws Amendment Bill (GILAB) will be submitted to Parliament in September 2022.

A roadmap outlining timelines on processes for introduction of GILAB to Parliament was presented to the Joint Standing Committee on Intelligence (JSCI) during its oversight visit to State Security Agency Head Quarters in April 2022.

Reply:

Attached find here: Reply

Reply:

The National Department of Health is working with Provincial Departments of Health to finalise this information and the Minister will provide a full response as soon as the required information is received from the provinces.

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Reply:

(a)      The estimated costs for the Ministerial visit to Kuruman in the Northern Cape for the Tourism Outreach Programme and engagement of Tourism Sector Stakeholders is R 269 119.72 which includes transport, accommodation and stakeholder event.

(b) 14 Departmental Officials.

 

Reply:

a) (i) Department

(aa) 2019/2020	(aa) 2020/2021	(aa) 2021/2022	(bb) Since 1 April 2022
4	1	0	0

(b)

1. 25/09/2019 to 31/12/2019
2. 04/10/2019 to 21/01/2020
3. 04/10/2019 to 21/01/2020
4. 04/10/2019 to 21/01/2020
5. 03/03/2021 to 03/05/2021

(c) Reasons for suspension:

1. To enable the department to investigate allegations of misconduct, create a conducive environment for the investigation and to avoid any possible interference and intimidation of witnesses.

2. To enable the department to investigate allegations of misconduct, create a conducive environment for the investigation, avoid possible interference with records or evidence and any tools or sources necessary for the investigation.

3. To enable the department to investigate allegations of misconduct, create a conducive environment for the investigation, avoid possible interference with records or evidence and any tools or sources necessary for the investigation.

4. To enable the department to investigate allegations of misconduct, create a conducive environment for the investigation, avoid possible interference with records or evidence and any tools or sources necessary for the investigation.

5. To enable the department to investigate allegations of misconduct, create a conducive environment for the investigation, avoid possible interference with records or evidence and any tools or sources necessary for the investigation.

5. Not applicable, no current expenditure since all suspensions were resolved within the prescribed 60 days’ timeframe in line with the Public Service requirements.

(e) Not applicable, as all suspensions were resolved within the prescribed timeframe of 60 days in terms of Public Service requirements.

a)b (ii) South Africa Tourism

(aa) 2019/2020	(aa) 2020/2021	(aa) 2021/2022	(bb) Since 1 April 2022
1 official	None	None	None

b) One official was duly suspended on 01 April 2019.

c) The official was suspended pending investigations into allegations of misconduct against him. Allegations of misconduct were investigated and led to the issuing of disciplinary charges against the official. Disciplinary enquiry was conducted in the months of September, October and November respectively.

d) There is no current expenditure as the suspension was resolved.

e) Suspension was resolved on 13 December 2019 following conclusion of a disciplinary enquiry against the suspended official.

Reply:

The Department of Tourism does not use cultural grouping as a criterion for selection of projects but rather implements transformational projects in destinations with the potential for more than one tourism project within the District Development Model.

The following projects do involve the Khoi and San communities:

• Interpretation Centre, signage and Narrative Development for the Khomani San Cultural Landscape in the Kgalagadi World Heritage Site (Local San communities in Rietfontein, Ashkam and Mier);
• Tourism Interpretative Signage in Richtersveld World Heritage Site Local San (Nama) communities, Khuboes and Lekkersing);
• The !Xaus Lodge in the Kgalagadi Transfrontier National Park (Local San (!Komani San) communities in Rietfontein, Ashkam and Mier);
• Mier Tourism SMME Incubator (Local San communities in Rietfontein, Ashkam and Mier);
• SANParks Infrastructure Maintenance Programme- (Local communities surrounding the National parks, i.e Richtersveld, Namakwa, Tankwa, Karoo, Kgalagadi, Augrabies, Bontebok, Agulhas, West Coast and Table Mountain);
• Capacity Building Workshops- (Namakwa and Upington); and
• SKA Science Visitor Centre - (Carnarvon, Vanwyksvlei, and Brandvlei).

Reply:

In accordance with information received from Provincial Departments of Health (excluding Gauteng and Northern Cape), the table below outlines the number of cases reported in the Public Health Sector. Unfortunately, information as received from Provinces does not provide details of each case and progress made on investigations. Therefore, letters have since been written to Provincial Departments of Health to provide such information where possible, without jeopardising investigations and the individuals concerned:

 

FINANCIAL YEAR	NATURE OF INCIDENT	OUT COME
EASTERN CAPE	RAPE	SEXUAL ASSAULT	PHYSICAL ASSAULT	DISMISSAL
2019/20	0	0	0	N/A
2020/21	0	0	0	N/A
2021/22	0	0	0	N/A

FINANCIAL YEAR	NATURE OF INCIDENT	OUT COME
FREE STATE	RAPE	SEXUAL ASSAULT	PHYSICAL ASSAULT	DISMISSAL
2019/20	0	1	0	N/A
2020/21	0	0	0	N/A
2021/22	0	0	0	N/A

FINANCIAL YEAR	NATURE OF INCIDENT	OUT COME
MPUMALANGA	RAPE	SEXUAL ASSAULT	PHYSICAL ASSAULT
2019/20	0	0	0	DISMISSAL
2020/21	0	0	0	N/A
2021/22	0	0	0	N/A

FINANCIAL YEAR	NATURE OF INCIDENT	OUT COME
NORTH WEST	RAPE	SEXUAL ASSAULT	PHYSICAL ASSAULT	DISMISSAL
2019/20	0	1	0	N/A
2020/21	0	1	0	N/A
2021/22	0	0	0	N/A

FINANCIAL YEAR	NATURE OF INCIDENT	OUT COME
WESTERN CAPE	RAPE	SEXUAL ASSAULT	PHYSICAL ASSAULT	DISMISSAL
2019/20	0	0	0	N/A
2020/21	0	0	0	N/A
2021/22	0	8	2	N/A

END.

Reply:

1. The broader challenges with infrastructure are well known to respective Government Departments including the Department of Tourism. While the tourism sector, just like many others depends on bulk infrastructure and services to be fully operational for both citizens and tourists alike, the development and maintenance of bulk infrastructure is not the competency of the Department of Tourism. The Department also believes that effective and functional public infrastructure at local level is the direct responsibility of the local authorities and where necessary with the support of the respective mandated portfolio departments.

2. The recovery of tourism is a collective responsibility of all spheres of government and across the various role-playing portfolios. Thus, each portfolio responsible for such enabling infrastructure across the spheres of government should effectively perform the mandate thereby enabling the recovery efforts for tourism and other sectors. To this end, the District Development Model (DDM) will go a long way in creating such enabling environment.

Reply:

No, there is no integrated strategic plan. The intention of the site inspections undertaken by officials from NDT; EDTEA; TKZN; Ezemvelo and KZN Sharks Board was to assess affected sites that have relatively high impact on the value-chain to drive local tourism development and recovery post the pandemic, thus having socio-economic bearing on affected neighboring communities. The purpose was to assess damage and to determine how the Department may assist the province and product owners in repairing-refurbishing affected critical tourism infrastructure. Integration of various aspects of responses to the flood damage is integrated at a level of the Disaster Management Centers both provincially and nationally, working with relevant departments.

a) Product owners affected by flooding have mostly indicated that their insurances will pay for the repair of damaged tourism infrastructure. Given that there is not much damage and disruption to tourism establishments and infrastructure, businesses have continued to operate. To this end, operators are largely calling for restoration of bulk services. This is attended to through the efforts of the various mandate departments.

The focus is on restoration of operations through refurbishment in the cases of tourism infrastructure in the publicly owned facilities working with the provincial authorities.

b) As indicated, the purpose of the site inspections was to assess damage to tourism products and infrastructure. Consultations were with relevant product owners and operators both public and private sector.

c) Where there might be limited disruption of incomes, those effected will be eligible to approach the UIF in line with its mandate.

Reply:

According to Chapter 6 of the Tourism Act, no. 3 of 2014 (Act), the role of the National Registrar is amongst others, to maintaining a central database of tourist guides registered by the Provincial Registrars. The registration of tourist guides takes place at provincial level by Provincial Registrars. On a monthly basis, Provincial Registrars, as a legal requirement submit their monthly statistics to the National Registrar as well as the number of renewals processed that month. This is consolidated by the Department in the National Register /database in order to report on areas such as the total number of guides registered by race, gender and province. The statistics below are based on the information submitted to the Department by Provinces.

(a) New tourist guides

(i) (aa) What number of first-time tour guides registered nationally.

(aaa) 2019-2020	(aaa) 2020-2021	(aaa) 2021-2022	(bbb) 2022 to date
1437	480	477	40

(i) (bb) What number of first-time tourist guides registered in each province.

Province	(aaa) 2019 - 2020	(aaa) 2020 - 2021	(aaa) 2021 - 2022	(bbb) 2022 (April only)
Eastern Cape	89	44	25	02
Free State	0	10	00	00
Gauteng	167	28	29	01
KwaZulu-Natal	158	78	79	23
Limpopo	179	73	112	06
Mpumalanga	138	76	101	07
Northern Cape	11	37	00	00
North West	16	23	40	01
Western Cape	679	111	91	06
TOTAL	1437	480	477	46

(ii) What were the categories of tour guides, respectively.

The categories of tourist guides vary and may include, Culture, Nature and/or Adventure guides. Provincial Registrars will have to be contacted to obtain specific information related to the categories of guides that were registered during the period in question.

b) Re-registered tourist guides

(i) (aa) What number of re-registered tour guides registered nationally.

(aaa) 2019-2020	(aaa) 2020-2021	(aaa) 2021-2022	(bbb) 2022 to date
1662	852	1320	67

(i) (bb) What number of re-registered tour guides registered in each province.

Province	(aaa) 2019 - 2020	(aaa) 2020 - 2021	(aaa) 2021 - 2022	(bbb) 2022 (April only)
Eastern Cape	71	56	61	04
Free State	4	01	00	00
Gauteng	262	85	190	17
KwaZulu-Natal	101	117	114	06
Limpopo	127	116	84	10
Mpumalanga	190	111	336	27
Northern Cape	3	10	15	00
North West	42	24	50	03
Western Cape	862	332	470	54
TOTAL	1662	852	1320	121

(ii) What were the categories of tourist guides, respectively.

The categories of tourist guides vary and may include, Culture, Nature and/or Adventure guides. Provincial Registrars will have to be contacted to obtain specific information related to the categories of guides that were registered during the period in question.

Reply:

1. (i) Minister, since 29 May 2019

(a) Make	(b) Model	(c) Year of manufacture	(d) Price	(e) Purchase date
Volvo based in Cape Town	XC60 D4 AWD G/T Inscription	2020	R700 000-00	2020/12/07
Volvo based in Pretoria	XC60 D4 AWD G/T Inscription	2020	R700 000-00	2020/12/07

(ii) Deputy Minister, since 29 May 2019

(a) Make	(b) Model	(c) Year of manufacture	(d) Price	(e) Purchase date
Volvo based in Cape Town	XC40 D4-AWD G/T Momentum	2021	R700 000-00	2021/03/24
Volvo based in Pretoria	XC40 D4-AWD G/T Momentum	2021	R700 000-00	2021/03/24

(a)&(b) (i) Security detail for both the Minister and Deputy Minister is confidential and is the responsibility of SAPS.

(a)&(b) (ii) Cost for security is paid for by the VIP Protective Services of the SAPS and not by the Department of Tourism.

Reply:

a) Townships and (b) villages

Advocacy and Awareness initiative is implemented through partnerships with the Provincial Departments of Tourism, the Provincial Tourism Agencies and SANParks to develop awareness platforms in order to empower youth, unemployed graduates, students and high school learners. The initiative further promotes the importance of travel and tourism by creating platforms for information sharing and career guidance workshops in order to encourage learners to take tourism as a subject at secondary school and to pursue a career within the sector. The advocacy and awareness initiative targets learners from secondary schools including those in townships and villages.

The initiative entails the following:-

The Walk and Learn on the Wild Side (WALOW) Awareness.The programme is hosted in SANParks (Kruger National Park) on annual basis, targeting grade 10 to 12 learners from previously disadvantaged schools.

National Tourism Careers Expo (NTCE)

The Department hosts the annual National Tourism Careers Expo (NTCE) with Industry Stakeholders that exhibit various career opportunities and share information. The NTCE primary target group are secondary school learners from both rural villages and townships. The NTCE exposes learners to careers in areas of hospitality, food and beverage and travel. Other multiple interactive side platforms are established at the NTCE that include the following:

• Chefs Corner which practically demonstrates to learners how exciting and interesting Chefing can be as a profession.
• Mixology Corner is a platform where Bar Tenders (Mixologists) demonstrate the art of mixing drinks into cocktails, be they alcoholic and or non-alcoholic.
• Hospitality Corner is where a hotel environment is displayed with front of house activities (Reception), back of house (Management, finance, accounts and maintenance), Room Services).
• Youth Business Zone is where young people especially those who are doing final year in their studies are invited to pitch new tourism business ideas that can be nurtured and fine-tuned with the help of professionals in government.

Other platforms include Debates and Schools Competition, Educators Seminars, Conservation Corner, Entrepreneur Corner, Aviation Corner and more.

Reply:

1. (a) The focus of the Department’s intervention in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) was to assess the damage to major tourism attractions i.e. attractions with relatively high impact on the value-chain to drive local tourism development and recovery, post the heavy rains and floods that hit the province in April 2022.

The Department, through its entity South African Tourism, also sought to ensure that the key events scheduled for the province such as the Africa’s Travel Indaba went ahead as planned. The South African Tourism together with Tourism KwaZulu-Natal engaged tirelessly with industry and other authorities in ensuring that the events went smoothly during the Africa Travel Indaba held from 2-5 May 2022 and on other events to be hosted in the province.

(b) The Department deployed nine (9) officials with the Director-General joining the efforts on the 19th and the 22nd of April 2022. There were also officials from South African Tourism focussing on the major events scheduled to be hosted in the province, starting with the Africa’s Travel Indaba in early May 2022. No officials from the Department are deployed on site full-time. However, there is a Flood Response Team within the Department that participates actively in the Economic Recovery Workstream of the Extended National Joint Flood Coordination Committee (NJFCC).

2. No funds have been disbursed at this point.

3. (a) Not applicable. The Department is not involved in the Humanitarian Assistance Workstream but the Economic Recovery Workstream.

(b) Not applicable.

(c) Not applicable

(d) Not applicable

(e) Not applicable

Reply:

a) (1) 2018/19 Refer to Annual Performance Report 2018/19 page 46-51 https://www.tourism.gov.za/AboutNDT/Publications/Department%20of%20Tourism%20Annual%20Report%202018-2019.pdf

(2) 2019/20 Refer to Annual Performance Report 2019/20 page 47-54 https://www.tourism.gov.za/AboutNDT/Publications/Tourism%20Annual%20Report%202019-20.pdf

(3) 2020/21 refer to Annual Performance Report 2020/21 page 34-36

https://www.tourism.gov.za/AboutNDT/Publications/Tourism%20Annual%20Report%2020-21.pdf

b) Since April 2021 the following infrastructure projects are outlined in the Department’s 2021/22 Annual Performance Plan

1. Infrastructure maintenance programme implemented at 19 (nineteen) National Parks:

1. EC Addo National Park
2. EC Camdeboo
3. EC Mountain Zebra
4. WC Garden Route (Knysna, Wilderness)
5. EC Tsitsikamma
6. NC Karoo
7. FS Golden Gate
8. NW Marakele
9. LP Mapungubwe
10. NC Kgalagadi
11. NC Augrabies
12. NC Namakwa
13. NC Richtersveld
14. WC Agulhas
15. WC Bontebok
16. WC Table Mountain
17. WC West Coast
18. WC Tankwa-Karoo
19. MP Kruger

2. Infrastructure maintenance programme implemented in one state owned asset in all nine Provinces.

Built Environment Professional Service Providers have been appointed and conditional assessments have been completed for sites recommended for inclusion in the provincial maintenance programme.

3. Support the Implementation of Thirty Community-based Tourism Projects:

1. LP Matsila Lodge
2. LP Phiphidi Waterfall
3. LP The Oaks Lodge
4. MP Mnisi Resort
5. LP Ngove
6. LP Tisane
7. LP VhaTsonga
8. FS QwaQwa Guest House
9. FS Vredefort Dome
10. FS Monotsha
11. NW Manyane Lodge
12. NW Lotlamoreng Dam
13. NC Platfontein Lodge
14. NC Kamiesburg
15. KZN Muzi Pan
16. EC Maluti Hiking Trail
17. EC Mthonsi Lodge
18. EC Qatywa Lodge
19. EC Nyandeni Chalets
20. EC Western Tembuland
21. KZN Anton Lembede Museum eThekwini Municipality
22. NC McGregor Museum
23. KZN AmaHlubi Cultural Heritage
24. NC & NW Sol Plaatjie Museum
25. NW Lehurutshe Liberation Heritage Museum
26. MP Numbi Gate
27. LP Nandoni Dam
28. LP Tshathogwe Game Farm
29. LP Mtititi Game Farm
30. LP Mapate Recreational Social Tourism Facility

(iii) (aa) and (bb) In 2021/22, built environment professionals were appointed for these projects and planning is being finalised, including the necessary planning approvals which would include EIA’s if and where applicable.

(iv) Final completions of projects can only be reported once the financial year has been concluded with an audit of all the project

Reply:

I am ready to cooperate with any investigations on this matter and will answer whatever questions the investigators ask of me. The law must be allowed to take its course and due process needs to be followed. I have made every declaration required of me since my first election to public office in 2014 and will continue to fulfil those obligations.

Reply:

The allegation of submission of fraudulent matric certificate by an employee at Cofimvaba Hospital in the Eastern Cape Provincial Department of Health as investigated by the Fraud Management Unit is confirmed. However, the employee concerned has since resigned and the matter reported to South African Police Services (SAPS) for further handling.

The employee has since been arrested and the case has been reminded to the month of August 2022 in the Mthatha Specialized Crimes Court.

In order to avert such mishaps in the future, The Eastern Cape Provincial Department of Health has since issued a Departmental Operations Manual that emphasises that Managers must confirm the authenticity of prospective employees’ qualifications prior to their employment.

END.

Reply:

a) (i) Security Services paid by the Department relates to the Head Office at Tourism House at 17 Trevenna street, Sunnyside. No personal security is provided for personnel.

(ii) Security Services paid by the department is rendered by Octavian Group (Pty) Ltd, with the purpose of provision of 24-7-365 days Security and Guarding services to the Department of Tourism’s Head Office.

(iii)The monthly cost is R140 326.94

b) (i) Security Services paid by SA Tourism relates to the Head Office at Bojanala House, 90 Protea Road, Chislehurston, 2196. No security is provided for personnel.

(ii) Security services at SA Tourism is rendered by Fidelity Security Services (Pty) Ltd, with the purpose of provision of 24-7-365 days Security and Guarding services to SA Tourism, Head Office.

(iii)The monthly cost is R72,082.68.

 

Reply:

Yes. The threat landscape of cybercriume is evolving rapidly and is increasingly becoming a national security concern. Cyberthreats have grown at an alarming rate over the past two years. This is partly due to an increase in remote working due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Against this backdrop, it is imperative to ensure the protection of state information and improve the cybersecurity posture.

The State Security Agency (SSA) is therefore currently putting measures in place to enhance cybersecurity, whilst striving to ensure territorial integrity, sovereignty and constitutional order. Furthermore, the SSA is strengthening the provisioning of ICT Security Solutions and Services capabilities to organs of state for protection and securing National Critical Information Infrastructure (NCII) and related systems.

Implementation of the National Cybersecurity Policy Framework (NCPF) strategic objectives is underway, which amongst others include the following:

• building capability and capacity to address cybercrime and to promote cybersecurity;
• building the integrated cyber capacity and capability;
• finalising the Cybersecurity Bill and draft regulations with relevant provisions on NCII;
• finalising the National Cybersecurity Strategy;
• developing and implementing cybersecurity awareness programmes; and
• collaborating and cooperating with regional and international strategic partners to respond to cybercrime and cybersecurity incidents.

Reply:

The National Department of Health is working with the Gauteng Provincial Department of Health to finalise this information and the Minister will provide a full response as soon as the required information is received from the Province.

END.

Reply:

a) No. Chapter 5 of the Minimum Information Security Standards (MISS), specially section 1.5 stipulate that political appointees are not required to be vetted unless requested to do so by the President.

b) Falls away.

Reply:

The promotion of national symbols and the construction of monuments are important for building a common identity and advancing national unity.

The flag project, as with all programmes of government departments, is informed by the Medium-Term Strategic Framework (MTSF), which is itself based on the electoral mandate of this administration. These programmes are reflected in departmental budget votes, which are extensively debated in Parliament.

In view of the current fiscal pressures and public concern, the Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture directed his department to review the flag project.

Government will continue to work to ensure that its programmes and associated expenditure are informed by the priorities of the MTSF and the broader interests of the country.

Reply:

The question has been referred to the North West Department of Education and a response will be provided as soon as it is received.

Reply:

While the DBE responded to the initial question about the work we do with the Department of Social Development around provision of the psychosocial support to learners and educators with the intention of building resilience, minimizing mental health problems and ensuring continuity of teaching and learning in schools; the current question needs specifics about the three provinces which is the responsibility of the Members of the Executive Councils (MECs) of those provinces and not the Minister. 

Reply:

What are the educational requirements for early childhood development (ECD) workers?

• The Department of Basic Education is training the ECD practitioners on the National Curriculum Framework (NCF) from birth to four years on NQF level 4, which is the minimum qualification for ECD practitioners.

What is the total number of ECD workers in the Republic and the provincial breakdown?

• The Department released the ECD Census Summary Report on 01 April 2022, which tells us that there is a total of 198,361 staff employed in ECD Programmes. The information on the provincial breakdown will however be available when the full report of the ECD Census is finalised and released. 

Reply:

The Department of Basic Education is not aware of assertions made that of the 125 000 pupils eligible for scholar transport in the Eastern Cape, only 10 000 will be accommodated due to budget constraints.

However, Information received from the Eastern Cape Department of Transport who implement the Learner Transport Programme in the province indicates that for the 2021/2022 Financial Year, there were 111 127 learners who were eligible for Learner Transport Programme and of these, 125 423 learners were transported which was 112% more than the total need.

For the 2022/2023 Financial Year, there are 127 455 learners who are eligible for Learner Transport Programme and of these, 102 998 learners are targeted to be transported which is 81% of the total need. This leaves out 24 457 who are in need and qualify for learner transport due to Budget constraints

The Shova Kalula National Bicycle Project is an initiative of the National Department of Transport which was introduced as a pilot project in 2001. The project is an intervention to improve mobility and access to basic needs. The project aims to alleviate transport pressure on poor households and ensure access to public transport and schools.

The Department of Basic Education is not fully privy of the project schedule and thus request the Honorable Member to redirect the question to the Department of Transport as the custodians of the project. 

Reply:

DATE OF PUBLICATION OF INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 03/06/2022

INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 22/2022

2189. Mrs D van der Walt (DA) to ask the Minister of Basic Education: to ask the Minister of Basic Education:

. (1) What (a) is the total number of girls who gave birth in 2021 in each province in each age group from 12 to 19 years and (b) monetary and/or otherwise support do the specified (i) learners and (ii) their children receive from her department; (2) what steps are being taken by her department to educate the learners with regard to the (a) long-term career implications, (b) monetary costs of raising a child and (c) implications of falling pregnant at a young age without finishing school?

Response

1. (a) According to data from the Department of Health, the total number of girls who gave birth in the 2021 financial year in each province in each age group from 12 to 19 years are provided below,  and

Province	Number of deliveries to girls aged 10-19 years (April 2021 - March 2022)
EC	12 582
FS	4 444
GT	13 814
KZN	24 230
LIM	11 287
MPU	8 840
NC	2 662
NW	5 635
WC	6 543
RSA	90 037

 

1. (b) Schools are required to provide an environment where all pregnant learners can access professional information advice, referrals, treatment, care, counselling and support. Therefore, other departments also have a role to play in ensuring that the pregnant learners are linked to services such as antenatal and postnatal care provided by the Health Department; and the Department of Social Development and SASSA for access to the Child Support Grant and other social support, amongst others. The department protects the rights of learners to education including continuation of schooling through accommodating reasonable absence due to pregnancy and provision of continuous educational support post-delivery while facilitating earliest return to school. Furthermore, through partners such as Global Fund, learners are given Early Childhood Development  (ECD) Vouchers so that they can leave their children in ECD Centres while the learner is continuing with schooling.

 2.  (a) The Comprehensive Sexuality Education that is offered through Life Skills and Life Orientation, educates all learners about goal setting and how they can reach their full potential. Furthermore, the department also holds Career Jamborees and Future Choice where learners get to see different career paths that they can choose.

 2. (b) and (c) The Career Jamborees and Future Choice campaigns are held with other government departments, including health. Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights information and services are provided, which includes content on the consequences of early and unintended pregnancy. 

Reply:

As I indicated in my address during the Presidency Budget Vote, we are working in earnest to conclude our negotiations on a social compact.

The engagements are taking place within the context of NEDLAC, which is a statutory forum for social dialogue.

We set ourselves the ambitious target of 100 working days to signal the urgency with which we need to find common ground on difficult issues that have wide-ranging implications for our economy. While all social partners share the same goals of inclusive growth and employment, there are differing views on how to achieve those goals.

 

We are determined that the social compact should be substantial and meaningful and make a real difference to the trajectory of our economy. We are therefore pushing ahead to achieve an agreement that is inclusive and lasting.

Reply:

The DBE has intensified its monitoring activities of  the Eastern Cape DoE Infrastructure Programme.  Meetings with the provincial team are held twice every month. Monitoring addresses planning, budgeting, expenditure, procurement and project management. These are interrogated and a sample of projects are visited. Based on the findings from these visits, remedial actions are devised with the province and monitored by the DBE. Monitoring deals with both programme and project issues. 

1.  Programme matters include - 

- The pattern of overall expenditure being achieved;

-Comparisons of expenditure to projected cash flows;

- Progress being made with key groups of projects [eg. Water, sanitation, libraries, laboratories, Grade R]; and

- Management of the portfolio of projects [ie evidence that the programme of projects is being managed effectively through the project cycle].

2.  At the Project level the focus is on ensuring -

-that PSP appointments are being made;

- that planning and design processes are progressing;

- that the tender process for the appointment of contractors is progressing, that construction is progressing satisfactorily, [i.e. on programme, on budget, at acceptable quality…]; and

- that projects are being handed over and closed out and that final accounts are being wrapped up.

Reply:

Government is committed to the implementation of the Economic Reconstruction and Recovery Plan, which is a series of measures to accelerate economic recovery and create employment. The plan was developed with important contributions from social partners and expert advisers through bodies like the Presidential Economic Advisory Council.

Localisation is one of several tools in the Economic Reconstruction and Recovery Plan to improve the dynamism of the economy, promote investment, develop new markets, transform the economy, promote equitable spatial development and contribute to the development of a capable state.

Localisation is pivotal in stimulating growth and transformation. It is about creating an enabling environment for inclusive growth, deepening the country’s industrialisation base and creating targeted transformation measures. It seeks to expand the economy to include more participants and to ensure that more parts of the population, including women, young people, black South Africans and the rural poor, can contribute to and benefit from growth.

The government’s approach is to make use of the entire policy toolkit including industrial policy, trade policy, localisation policy and social policy to drive growth.

We have already seen some of the results of this approach. In agro-processing, we have seen an investment of R1.7 billion by the SA Poultry Association as part of the Poultry Master Plan. In the automotive sector, we have seen a R3 billion investment by Ford Motor Company of South Africa and a R10 billion investment by Mercedes Benz to expand plants in Port Elizabeth and East London. In primary minerals processing, Komatsu SA has made a R300 million investment in an engine remanufacturing plant.

We have seen significant success in the textile industry where government has implemented 100% designation, requiring entities such as the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) to purchase all of its uniforms from local producers.

While the evidence suggests that our localisation efforts are on the right path, the challenge of growth and employment is nevertheless challenging and complex. Contributions to the public discourse on how we improve our efforts, including those by the Centre for Development and Enterprise, should be encouraged and welcomed.

Reply:

(a) The minimum requirements for the position of parole board Chairperson is a recognised and appropriate NQF level 07 qualification in any Criminal Justice field, Social Sciences or related. Five (05) years of experience in management or decision making position. He/She is required to have demonstrable experience of and ability to conduct effective evidence-based decision making, weighing facts and evidence, analysing and critically evaluating large volumes of complex information and identifying key issues, within tight deadlines and working on own initiative.

Demonstrable independence of mind and sound judgment, with the ability to make evidence based decisions that are accurately documented. Excellent interpersonal skills, the ability to gain respect and maintain rapport through effective communication and influencing skills with the confidence to challenge opinions where necessary, work collegiately and resolve differences to reach sound decisions.

The member should uphold corporate and personal integrity standards and conduct, such as a strong commitment to fairness, time management skills, organisational and administrative skills, strong personal motivation and commitment to professional self-development. Traceable experience of any aspect of the criminal justice system and understanding of the importance of the victim’s perspective.

The Vice-Chairperson is required to possess a recognised and appropriate NQF level 07 qualification in any Criminal Justice field, Social Sciences or related. Proven three (03) years supervisory role or community leadership experience as well as active involvement in community-based structures. Commitment to a corruption free administration. Good standing with the community with extensive life experience. Proven special interest in the Criminal Justice System as well as understanding of the importance of the victim’s perspective.

The Community Member is required to possess a NQF level 6 qualification in one of the following fields: Criminal Justice, Community Development, Social Science, Policing or Human Rights related field. Five (05) years’ experience in community development work and/or Criminal Justice. Previous experience in a decision making capacity is advantageous.

(b) In line with Section 42 (2)(d) of Correctional Services Act 111 of 1998, the Case Management Committee (CMC) is required to submit a report, together with the relevant documents, to the Correctional Supervision and Parole Board regarding the offence for which the offender is sentenced including the judgement. The report referred to should contain the previous criminal record of such offender including the record of conduct, disciplinary, adaptation, training, aptitude, industry, physical and mental state of such offender.

The likelihood of a relapse into crime and the risk posed to the community including the manner in which this risk can be reduced and assessment results with the progress in relation to the correctional sentence plan are also required as part of the report.

A report on the possible placement of an offender under correctional supervision in terms of a sentence is provided for in section 276 (1) (i) or 287 (4) (a) of the Criminal Procedure Act (CPA), or in terms of the conversion of such offender’s sentence into correctional supervision under section 276A (3) (e) (ii) or 287 (4) (b) of the said Act, and the conditions for such placement: the possible placement of such sentenced offender on day parole, parole or medical parole, and the conditions for such placement.

A certified copy of the offender’s identity document and, in the case of a foreign national, a report from the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) on the residential status of such offender are a requirement.

END.

Reply:

a) The state of overcrowding in correctional centres as at 01 February 2022 was 27.41% above the approved bed space.

The table below reflects the level of overcrowding per region:

NATIONAL INMATE POPULATION
INMATE POPULATION: 01 FEBRUARY 2022
REGION	APPROVED BED SPACE	GRAND TOTAL (INMATE POPULATION)	OCCUPANCY LEVELS	OVERCROWDING LEVELS
EASTERN CAPE	12583	19986	158.83%	58.83%
GAUTENG	23632	31989	135.36%	35.36%
KWAZULU-NATAL	18759	21743	115.91%	15.91%
LIMPOPO, MPUMALANGA & NORTH WEST	18643	21821	117.05%	17.05%
FREE STATE & NORTHERN CAPE	19202	19005	98.97%	-1.03%
WESTERN CAPE	18017	26677	148.07%	48.07%
NATIONAL	110836	141221	127.41%	27.41%

(b) The tables below reflect the relevant details of overcrowding in each prison:

REGION: EASTERN CAPE (EC)
INMATE POPULATION: 01 FEBRUARY 2022
CORRECTIONAL CENTRE	APPROVED BED SPACE	GRAND TOTAL (INMATE POPULATION)	OCCUPANCY LEVELS	OVERCROWDING LEVELS
FORT BEAUFORT	153	40	26.14%	-73.86%
GRAHAMSTOWN	281	508	180.78%	80.78%
KING WILLIAM's TOWN	275	797	289.82%	189.82%
MIDDLEDRIFT	590	1096	185.76%	85.76%
STUTTERHEIM	44	58	131.82%	31.82%
EAST LONDON MED. A	780	1330	170.51%	70.51%
EAST LONDON MED. B	480	1008	210.00%	110.00%
EAST LONDON MED. C	342	232	67.84%	-32.16%
MDANTSANE	697	1296	185.94%	85.94%
GRAAFF-REINET	70	143	204.29%	104.29%
JANSENVILLE	34	24	70.59%	-29.41%
KIRKWOOD	712	766	107.58%	7.58%
SOMERSET-EAST	122	156	127.87%	27.87%
BIZANA	48	158	329.17%	229.17%
ELLIOTDALE	50	26	52.00%	-48.00%
FLAGSTAFF	54	132	244.44%	144.44%
LUSIKISIKI	122	352	288.52%	188.52%
MOUNT AYLIFF	72	137	190.28%	90.28%
MOUNT FLETCHER	118	196	166.10%	66.10%
MOUNT FRERE	52	106	203.85%	103.85%
MQANDULI	70	110	157.14%	57.14%
NQGELENI	85	137	161.18%	61.18%
TABANKULU	51	32	62.75%	-37.25%
MTHATHA REMAND	607	1121	184.68%	84.68%
MTHATHA MEDIUM	672	1518	225.89%	125.89%
BARKLY-EAST	69	100	144.93%	44.93%
BURGERSDORP	220	476	216.36%	116.36%
BUTTERWORTH	130	336	258.46%	158.46%
COFIMVABA	99	28	28.28%	-71.72%
CRADOCK	319	352	110.34%	10.34%
DODRECHT	114	130	114.04%	14.04%
ENGCOBO	75	145	193.33%	93.33%
IDUTYWA	82	154	187.80%	87.80%
LADY FRERE	51	69	135.29%	35.29%
MIDDELBURG	351	493	140.46%	40.46%
NQAMAKWE	53	69	130.19%	30.19%
QUEENSTOWN	129	343	265.89%	165.89%
SADA	318	424	133.33%	33.33%
STERKSPRUIT	64	74	115.63%	15.63%
WILLOWVALE	44	92	209.09%	109.09%
ST ALBANS MAX.	1322	1962	148.41%	48.41%
ST ALBANS MED.A	686	1234	179.88%	79.88%
ST ALBANS MED.B	861	1243	144.37%	44.37%
PATENSIE	425	344	80.94%	-19.06%
PORT ELIZABETH	590	439	74.41%	-25.59%

REGION: GAUTENG (GP)
INMATE POPULATION: 01 FEBRUARY 2022
CORRECTIONAL CENTRE	APPROVED BED SPACE	GRAND TOTAL (INMATE POPULATION)	OCCUPANCY LEVELS	OVERCROWDING LEVELS
BAVIAANSPOORT MAX	360	554	153.89%	53.89%
BAVIAANSPOORT MED	649	829	127.73%	27.73%
EMTHONJENI	192	172	89.58%	-10.42%
BOKSBURG MED A	2062	2433	117.99%	17.99%
BOKSBURG JUVENILES	271	318	117.34%	17.34%
HEIDELBERG MALE	517	642	124.18%	24.18%
JOHANNESBURG MED A	2468	5234	212.07%	112.07%
JOHANNESBURG MED B	1499	2216	147.83%	47.83%
JOHANNESBURG MED C	307	401	130.62%	30.62%
JOHANNESBURG FEMALE	711	866	121.80%	21.80%
KRUGERSDORP	1466	2180	148.70%	48.70%
LEEUWKOP MAX	688	1069	155.38%	55.38%
LEEUWKOP MED A	954	810	84.91%	-15.09%
LEEUWKOP MED B JUVENILE	673	640	95.10%	-4.90%
LEEUWKOP MED C	601	868	144.43%	44.43%
MODDERBEE	2309	3305	143.14%	43.14%
DEVON	347	188	54.18%	-45.82%
NIGEL	310	365	117.74%	17.74%
KGOŠI MAMPURU II MAX	294	277	94.22%	-5.78%
KGOŠI MAMPURU II LOCAL	2306	2944	127.67%	27.67%
KGOŠI MAMPURU II CENTRAL	1514	2010	132.76%	32.76%
KGOŠI MAMPURU II FEMALE	132	184	139.39%	39.39%
ODI	861	977	113.47%	13.47%
ATTERIDGEVILLE	546	532	97.44%	-2.56%
ZONDERWATER MED A	825	1062	128.73%	28.73%
ZONDERWATER MED B	770	913	118.57%	18.57%

REGION: KWAZULU NATAL (KZN)
INMATE POPULATION: 01 FEBRUARY 2022
CORRECTIONAL CENTRE	APPROVED BED SPACE	GRAND TOTAL (INMATE POPULATION)	OCCUPANCY LEVELS	OVERCROWDING LEVELS
DBN MED A	2202	2900	131.70%	31.70%
DBN MED B	1936	3067	158.42%	58.42%
DBN MED C	552	814	147.46%	47.46%
DBN FEMALE	230	320	139.13%	39.13%
DBN YOUTH	732	273	37.30%	-62.70%
UMZINTO	378	197	52.12%	-47.88%
INGWAVUMA	71	50	70.42%	-29.58%
MTUNZINI	84	100	119.05%	19.05%
STANGER	81	72	88.89%	-11.11%
MAPHUMULO	44	47	106.82%	6.82%
ESHOWE	459	586	127.67%	27.67%
EMPANGENI	276	260	94.20%	-5.80%
QALAKABUSHA	1638	1713	104.58%	4.58%
GLENCOE	497	478	96.18%	-3.82%
DUNDEE	82	104	126.83%	26.83%
POMEROY	78	21	26.92%	-73.08%
LADYSMITH	307	599	195.11%	95.11%
BERGVILLE	24	25	104.17%	4.17%
GREYTOWN	57	76	133.33%	33.33%
ESTCOURT	513	503	98.05%	-1.95%
KRANSKOP	59	120	203.39%	103.39%
EBONGWENI	1536	518	33.72%	-66.28%
PORT SHEPSTONE	180	155	86.11%	-13.89%
KOKSTAD MED	345	426	123.48%	23.48%
MATATIELE	70	78	111.43%	11.43%
UMZIMKULU	0	0	0.00%	0.00%
NONGOMA	46	47	102.17%	2.17%
NCOME MED A	534	770	144.19%	44.19%
NCOME MED B	724	851	117.54%	17.54%
MELMOTH	44	52	118.18%	18.18%
VRYHEID	244	342	140.16%	40.16%
NKANDLA	36	36	100.00%	0.00%
PMB MED A	1493	3087	206.76%	106.76%
PMB MED B	328	364	110.98%	10.98%
SEVONTEIN	823	844	102.55%	2.55%
NEW HANOVER	110	147	133.64%	33.64%
IXOPO	79	96	121.52%	21.52%
WATERVAL MED A	608	661	108.72%	8.72%
WATERVAL MED B	359	470	130.92%	30.92%
UTHRECT	38	35	92.11%	-7.89%
NEWCASTLE	254	395	155.51%	55.51%
EKUSENI	608	44	7.24%	-92.76%

REGION: LIMPOPO, MPUMALANGA AND NORTH WEST (LMN)
INMATE POPULATION: 01 FEBRUARY 2022
CORRECTIONAL CENTRE	APPROVED BED SPACE	GRAND TOTAL (INMATE POPULATION)	OCCUPANCY LEVELS	OVERCROWDING LEVELS
BARBERTON MAX	795	1263	158.87%	58.87%
BARBERTON MED A	154	0	0.00%	-100.00%
BARBERTON MED B	655	928	141.68%	41.68%
BARBERTON TOWN	334	301	90.12%	-9.88%
LYDENBURG	82	82	100.00%	0.00%
NELSPRUIT	757	1086	143.46%	43.46%
BETHAL	765	936	122.35%	22.35%
GELUK	0	0	0.00%	0.00%
VOLKRUST	198	242	122.22%	22.22%
PIET RETIEF	245	351	143.27%	43.27%
ERMELO	499	622	124.65%	24.65%
STANDERTON	1462	718	49.11%	-50.89%
KLERKSDORP	1136	1314	115.67%	15.67%
POTCHEFSTROOM	636	721	113.36%	13.36%
CHRISTIANA	112	107	95.54%	-4.46%
WOLMARANSTAD	101	125	123.76%	23.76%
POLOKWANE	480	856	178.33%	78.33%
MODOMOLLE	315	526	166.98%	66.98%
TZANEEN	501	426	85.03%	-14.97%
ROOIGROND MED A	645	884	137.05%	37.05%
ROOIGROND MED B	249	367	147.39%	47.39%
MAFIKENG	100	64	64.00%	-36.00%
LICHTENBURG	264	262	99.24%	-0.76%
ZEERUST	140	160	114.29%	14.29%
BRITS	0	0	0.00%	0.00%
LOSPERFONTEIN	792	756	95.45%	-4.55%
MOGWASE	396	555	140.15%	40.15%
RUSTENBURG MED A	555	519	93.51%	-6.49%
RUSTENBURG MED B	152	97	63.82%	-36.18%
THOHOYANDOU MED A	685	955	139.42%	39.42%
THOHOYANDOU MED B	217	709	326.73%	226.73%
FEMALE & YOUTH	124	212	170.97%	70.97%
MAKHADO	303	626	206.60%	106.60%
KUTAMA SINTHUMULE	3024	3024	100.00%	0.00%
BELFAST	54	50	92.59%	-7.41%
CAROLINA	109	81	74.31%	-25.69%
MIDDLEBURG	287	344	119.86%	19.86%
WITBANK	1320	1552	117.58%	17.58%

REGION: FREE STATE AND NORTHERN CAPE (FSNC)
INMATE POPULATION: 01 FEBRUARY 2022
CORRECTIONAL CENTRE	APPROVED BED SPACE	GRAND TOTAL (INMATE POPULATION)	OCCUPANCY LEVELS	OVERCROWDING LEVELS
COLESBERG	153	214	139.87%	39.87%
DE AAR MALE	265	244	92.08%	-7.92%
HOPETOWN	40	57	142.50%	42.50%
RICHMOND	39	41	105.13%	5.13%
VICTORIA WEST	81	100	123.46%	23.46%
GOEDEMOED A	769	368	47.85%	-52.15%
GOEDEMOED B	566	254	44.88%	-55.12%
BETHULIE	42	66	157.14%	57.14%
EDENBURG	92	44	47.83%	-52.17%
FAURESMITH	28	20	71.43%	-28.57%
ZASTRON	59	8	13.56%	-86.44%
GROENPUNT MAX	1531	1836	119.92%	19.92%
GROENPUNT MED	687	528	76.86%	-23.14%
GROENPUNT YOUTH	227	134	59.03%	-40.97%
FRANKFORT	61	93	152.46%	52.46%
HEILBRON	51	68	133.33%	33.33%
PARYS	68	85	125.00%	25.00%
SASOLBURG	310	390	125.81%	25.81%
VEREENIGING	739	1069	144.65%	44.65%
GROOTVLEI A	806	1693	210.05%	110.05%
GROOTVLEI B	237	242	102.11%	2.11%
BRANDFORT	146	19	13.01%	-86.99%
BOSHOF	56	47	83.93%	-16.07%
LADYBRAND	43	40	93.02%	-6.98%
WEPENER	113	93	82.30%	-17.70%
WINBURG	158	105	66.46%	-33.54%
MANGAUNG	2928	2928	100.00%	0.00%
KIMBERLEY	750	784	104.53%	4.53%
TSWELOPELE	2930	1659	56.62%	-43.38%
BARKLEY WEST	58	38	65.52%	-34.48%
DOUGLAS	279	223	79.93%	-20.07%
BIZZA MAKHATE A	974	998	102.46%	2.46%
BIZZA MAKHATE B	534	674	126.22%	26.22%
BIZZA MAKHATE C	210	319	151.90%	51.90%
BIZZA MAKHATE D	53	0	0.00%	0.00%
BETHLEHEM	201	297	147.76%	47.76%
FICKSBURG	70	56	80.00%	-20.00%
HARRISMITH	215	397	184.65%	84.65%
HENNENMAN	230	183	79.57%	-20.43%
HOOPSTAD	102	38	37.25%	-62.75%
LINDLEY	42	34	80.95%	-19.05%
ODENDAALSRUS	367	633	172.48%	72.48%
SENEKAL	106	127	119.81%	19.81%
VENTERBURG	229	136	59.39%	-40.61%
VIRGINIA	378	317	83.86%	-16.14%
UPINGTON	772	805	104.27%	4.27%
KURUMAN	338	364	107.69%	7.69%
SPRINGBOK	69	137	198.55%	98.55%

REGION: WESTERN CAPE (WC)
INMATE POPULATION: 01 FEBRUARY 2022
CORRECTIONAL CENTRE	APPROVED BED SPACE	GRAND TOTAL (INMATE POPULATION)	OCCUPANCY LEVELS	OVERCROWDING LEVELS
ALLANDALE	292	826	282.88%	182.88%
HAWEQUA	201	158	78.61%	-21.39%
OBIQUA	235	321	136.60%	36.60%
STAART VAN PAARDEBERG	222	325	146.40%	46.40%
BRANDVLEI MEDIUM C	289	492	170.24%	70.24%
BRANDVLEI YOUTH	300	191	63.67%	-36.33%
BRANDVLEI MAXIMUM (MEDIUM)	981	787	80.22%	-19.78%
BRANDVLEI MAXIMUM	0	0	0.00%	0.00%
DRAKENSTEIN MEDIUM A	501	731	145.91%	45.91%
DRAKENSTEIN MEDIUM B	497	477	95.98%	-4.02%
DRAKENSTEIN MAXIMUM	375	546	145.60%	45.60%
STELLENBOSCH	54	113	209.26%	109.26%
BEAUFORT-WEST	75	165	220.00%	120.00%
GEORGE	517	1163	224.95%	124.95%
KNYSNA	167	378	226.35%	126.35%
LADISMITH	48	72	150.00%	50.00%
MOSSELBAAI	313	627	200.32%	100.32%
OUDTSHOORN MEDIUM A	273	573	209.89%	109.89%
OUDTSHOORN MEDIUM B	63	102	161.90%	61.90%
PRINCE ALBERT	38	76	200.00%	100.00%
UNIONDALE	39	66	169.23%	69.23%
GOODWOOD	1713	2625	153.24%	53.24%
BUFFELJAGSRIVIER	215	430	200.00%	100.00%
CALEDON RDF	192	389	202.60%	102.60%
HELDERSTROOM MED A	615	1000	162.60%	62.60%
HELDERSTROOM MAX	534	809	151.50%	51.50%
SWELLENDAM	0	0	0.00%	0.00%
MALMESBURY MEDIUM A	1105	1519	137.47%	37.47%
MALMESBURY RDF	158	278	175.95%	75.95%
RIEBEEK-WEST	185	149	80.54%	-19.46%
POLLSMOOR RDF	1423	2894	203.37%	103.37%
POLLSMOOR MEDIUM A	1028	1406	136.77%	36.77%
POLLSMOOR MEDIUM B	512	1135	221.68%	121.68%
POLLSMOOR MEDIUM C	520	360	69.23%	-30.77%
POLLSMOOR FEMALES	408	599	146.81%	46.81%
CALVINIA	29	46	158.62%	58.62%
VANRHYNSDORP	552	606	109.78%	9.78%
VOORBERG MEDIUM A	461	444	96.31%	-3.69%
VOORBERG MEDIUM B	1433	1464	102.16%	2.16%
DWARSRIVIER	179	325	181.56%	81.56%
ROBERTSON	203	369	181.77%	81.77%
WARMBOKKEVELD	554	476	85.92%	-14.08%
WORCESTER MALES	406	941	231.77%	131.77%
WORCESTER FEMALES	112	224	200.00%	100.00%

It should be mentioned that Barberton Medium A and Bizzah Makhate Medium D are designated COVID-19 sites. A total of three facilities were closed down due to dilapidation namely Swellendam, Brandvlei Maximum and Geluk Correctional Centres.

Brits and UMzimkulu centres are temporarily closed for upgrades, the latter has resulted in the facility not being occupied.

END.