Questions and Replies
24 June 2022 - NW1622
De Freitas, Mr MS to ask the Minister of Tourism
(1)What is the (a) make, (b), model, (c) year of manufacture, (d) price and (e) purchase date of each vehicle purchased for official use by (i) her and (ii) the Deputy Minister since 29 May 2019; (2) what (a) security detail does (i) she and (ii) the Deputy Minister respectively have personally and otherwise and (b) are the respective costs in this regard in each month?
Reply:
- (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.
24 June 2022 - NW2252
Clarke, Ms M to ask the Minister of Health
(1)What total number of psychiatric (a) patients are currently in need of care and (b) beds are currently available in the (i) public and (ii) private sector; (2) what (a) total number of psychiatric specialists are in the public sector and (b) is the vacancy rate for such specialists; (3) what is the (a) total number of psychiatric specialists, (b) breakdown of the specified number of psychiatric specialists in each province, (c) vacancy rate in each province and (d) current ratio of psychiatric specialists to the population?
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 |
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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) |
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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 |
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STATSSA: |
https://www.statssa.gov.za/publications/P0302/P03022021.pdf |
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24 June 2022 - NW1595
Kopane, Ms SP to ask the Minister of Tourism
Whether (a) her department and/or (b) entities reporting to her 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 why these goods could not be contracted in the Republic?
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
24 June 2022 - NW1866
Weber, Ms AMM to ask the Minister of Tourism
With reference to the Elandshoogte Gold Mine that is very close to the Sudwala Caves in the Houtbosloop Valley, with the Sudwala Caves being one of the most visited tourism sites in the Republic, what has she found has been the effect of the specified mine on tourism to the area and the Caves in particular?
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.
24 June 2022 - NW2150
Dikgale, Ms MC to ask the Minister in the Presidency
What (a) steps does the State Security Agency (SSA) intend to take regarding the implementation of recommendations made in the Report of the High-Level Review Panel into the SSA, (b) What are the reasons that the implementation has taken so long and (c) What are the timelines for such implementation?
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.
24 June 2022 - NW2249
Shivambu, Mr F to ask the President of the Republic
(1) Whether he will take the public into his confidence by providing the evidence that the money that he stored at his farm was the proceeds of the game auction; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details; (2) what was the currency in which the money was stored on his farm; (3) whether he ever received a huge monetary amount as a gift during his State and/or official visits as the (a) Deputy President and (b) President of the Republic; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details in each case; (4) whether he ordinarily stores large amounts of money at his properties, other than his Phala Phala farm; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details with regard to (a) each specified property and (b) amount he keeps at each specified property?
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.
24 June 2022 - NW1845
De Freitas, Mr MS to ask the Minister of Tourism
With reference to cases opened with the SA Police Service by (a) her department and (b) the SA Tourism in the past three financial years and the current year to date, (i) what cases have been opened in each month, (ii) what were the reasons for opening each case, (iii) on what date was each case opened, (iv) at which police station was each case opened, (v) who opened each case, (vi) which cases have been resolved and (vii) what was the outcome in each instance?
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
24 June 2022 - NW1966
Winkler, Ms HS to ask the Minister of Tourism
Whether SA Tourism conducted any market research on the perceived impediments to domestic tourism; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?
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.
24 June 2022 - NW1747
De Freitas, Mr MS to ask the Minister of Tourism
With reference to unfilled posts within (a) her department and (b) SA Tourism, (i) what is the current total number of unfilled posts in each department, (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, (d) on what date is it envisaged that each of the posts will be filled respectively and (e) how are the functions of the unfilled posts currently being executed in each instance?
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. |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Office of the DDG: Corporate Management |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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D: Strategic Sector Partnerships |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Office of the DDG: Destination Development |
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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 |
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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 |
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42. |
CD: Tourism Enhancement |
01 August 2021 |
Previous incumbent resigned |
July 2022 |
There’s an official acting in the post. |
D: Investment Facilitation |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Office of the DDG: Tourism Sector Support Services |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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9. |
Chief Strategy Officer |
May 2020 |
Previous incumbent resigned |
Post not yet advertised |
Role is staffed with an acting incumbent |
Office of the CEO |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
24 June 2022 - NW2039
De Freitas, Mr MS to ask the Minister of Tourism
With reference to Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) and/or any other similar agreements by her department and South African Tourism, (a) what MOUs and other similar agreements have been concluded (i) in the past three financial years and (ii) since 1 April 2022 to date, (b) what countries were the signatories to the specified agreements in each case, (c) on what date was each agreement signed in each case and (d) what are the cost implications of each agreement for (i) her department and (ii) South African Tourism?
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.
24 June 2022 - NW2266
Bryant, Mr D W to ask the Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment
(1)Following the meeting of the Portfolio Committee on Environment, Forestry and Fisheries held on 19 April 2022, by what date is it envisaged that the amended wellbeing clause in the National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act, Act 10 of 2004, will come into effect; (2) whether she will furnish Mr D W Bryant with a copy of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) referred to between her department and the Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development (DALRRD); if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details; (3) what (a)(i) total number of meeting have been held with the DALRRD in terms of the MOU and (ii) were the dates of such meetings and (b) discussions have been held with the DALRRRD regarding (i) the role of the National Council of Societies for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals and (ii) standard operating procedures?
Reply:
Attached find here: Reply
24 June 2022 - NW1749
De Freitas, Mr MS to ask the Minister of Tourism
(a) What number of officials within (i) her department and (ii) SA Tourism were found to be involved in criminal activities in each month (i) in the past three financial years and (ii) since 1 April 2022 to date, (b) on what date was each official found to be involved in such activities in each case, (c) how were the specified officials found to be involved in such activities in each case, (d) how were the specified officials found to have conducted illegal activities, (e) what is the nature of the specified activities in each case, (f) what number of the officials were referred to the SA Police Service and charged in each case and (g)(i) which of the specified officials paid back funds in each case and (ii) what were the amounts paid back in each case?
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
24 June 2022 - NW2056
Moteka, Mr PG to ask the Minister of Tourism
Whether her department has assessed the impact the destruction of road infrastructure that was caused by the recent floods in KwaZulu-Natal and the Eastern Cape could have on tourism; if not, why not; if so, what will be the extent of the impact on tourism?
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.
24 June 2022 - NW2151
Dikgale, Ms MC to ask the Minister in the Presidency
What are the (a) reasons that the General Intelligence Laws Amendment Bill is taking so long to be tabled in Parliament and (b) projected timelines for its introduction?
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.
24 June 2022 - NW2264
Bryant, Mr D W to ask the Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment
(1) Given that concerns have been raised regarding the potential negative impact of increased numbers of elephant on forested areas and indigenous raptors populations in Kruger National Park (KNP), what is the current estimated elephant population of the KNP; (2) Whether any scientific evidence has emerged from clearly identifiable negative impacts on forested areas and populations of high nesting bird species as a result of increased elephant populations in the KNP; if not, what is the population in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details; (3) whether the KNP still considers carrying capacities for animal species; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what would the capacity be for elephant?
Reply:
Attached find here: Reply
24 June 2022 - NW2155
Clarke, Ms M to ask the Minister of Health
(1)What (a) are the backlogs in terms of postmortems in each province, (b) are the causes of the specified backlogs and (c) steps have been taken to deal with the backlogs; (2) how long does it take to compile a report for a postmortem; (3) how long does it take to complete a general postmortem; (4) (a) what total number of reports are outstanding at the forensic chemistry laboratories in terms of postmortem requirements, (b) for how long have such reports been outstanding and (c) what is the cause of the delay?
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.
END.
24 June 2022 - NW2265
Bryant, Mr D W to ask the Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment
(1) Whether, following the meeting of the Portfolio Committee on Forestry and Fisheries and the Environment held on 19 April 2022, minimum norms and standards for welfare are only being developed for the five species in the report of the High-Level Panel that was appointed to review policies, regulatory measures, practices and policy positions that are related to hunting , trade, captive keeping, management and handling of elephant, lion, leopard and rihinoceros; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what norms and standards will apply for other animals; (2) by what date is it envisaged the norms and standards will be published for public participation; (3) (a) by what date is it envisaged the establishment of the Welfare Forum will be completed and (b) what is the role of the Welfare Forum, given that it is separate from the Wildlife Forum?
Reply:
Attached find here: Reply
24 June 2022 - NW1351
Moteka, Mr PG to ask the Minister of Tourism
What (a) total costs were incurred and (b) personnel resources were utilised by her department for her trip to and from Kuruman in the Northern Cape on 25 and 26 March 2022?
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.
24 June 2022 - NW1748
De Freitas, Mr MS to ask the Minister of Tourism
What (a) number of officials were suspended with pay in (i) her department and (ii) South Africa Tourism in each month (aa) in the past three financial years and (bb) since 1 April 2022, (b) date was each official suspended in each case, (c) are the reasons for each suspension in each case, (d) is the current expenditure in each month in respect of each suspension and (e) date is it envisaged that each of the suspensions will be resolved?
Reply:
a) (i) Department
(aa) 2019/2020 |
(aa) 2020/2021 |
(aa) 2021/2022 |
(bb) Since 1 April 2022 |
4 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
(b)
- 25/09/2019 to 31/12/2019
- 04/10/2019 to 21/01/2020
- 04/10/2019 to 21/01/2020
- 04/10/2019 to 21/01/2020
- 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.
24 June 2022 - NW1487
Shaik Emam, Mr AM to ask the Minister of Tourism
In light of the fact that the Khoi and San were the first indigenous nations in the Republic, what developments are being undertaken by her department in line with the Khoi and San heritage in the different tourist attractions in the Republic, such as in Lambert’s Bay and other areas that are of great significance to the Khoi and San?
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).
24 June 2022 - NW2144
Clarke, Ms M to ask the Minister of Health
What (a) total number of incidents of (i) rape, (ii) sexual assault and (iii) physical assault have been reported by medical staff in (aa) private and (bb) public health facilities in the past three financial years, (b) is the breakdown of the incidents in each province, (c) is the total number of allegations that have resulted in (i) dismissal and/or (ii) non-dismissal in the specified period and (d) what were the outcomes of all investigations that were reported?
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.
24 June 2022 - NW1437
Winkler, Ms HS to ask the Minister of Tourism
(1)Whether she has been advised of the threat that infrastructure collapse is having on key tourism sites across the Republic such as the state of roads leading to Underberg in KwaZulu-Natal, the sewage spills into the Duzi and on to all the beaches on the Durban Golden Mile and Umhlanga Promenade to name a few; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details;
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.
24 June 2022 - NW1423
Sithole, Mr KP to ask the Minister of Tourism
Whether, in light of the recent flooding in parts of Durban and KwaZulu-Natal, her department has an integrated strategic plan in place to assist flood victims who depend on tourism for their livelihood; if not, why not; if so, (a) how will the victims within the tourism sector affected by flooding be assisted, (b) what public consultations were held to conceptualise the plan and (c) how can affected persons access support?
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.
24 June 2022 - NW1846
De Freitas, Mr MS to ask the Minister of Tourism
With regard to (a) new and (b) reregistered tour guides nationally and in each province, what (i) number of first-time tour guides registered (aa) nationally and (bb) in each province in (aaa) the past three financial years and (bbb) the current financial year to date and (ii) were the categories of tour guides respectively?
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.
24 June 2022 - NW2057
Moteka, Mr PG to ask the Minister of Tourism
What steps has her department taken to promote travel and tourism as a career in secondary schools in (a) townships and (b) villages?
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.
24 June 2022 - NW2121
Winkler, Ms HS to ask the Minister of Tourism
(1)What (a) was the nature of her department’s intervention and response to the disaster in KwaZulu-Natal and (b) is the total number of individuals deployed to assist in the wake of the devastation; (2) whether any funds were dispersed; if not, why not; if so, to whom; (3) what (a) is the total number of grocery hampers dispersed, (b) are the contents and value of each hamper, (c) to whom and where were the hampers dispersed, (d) what was the criteria for the allocation of hampers and (e) how did the individuals apply for the hampers?
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
24 June 2022 - NW946
De Freitas, Mr MS to ask the Minister of Tourism
With reference to tourism infrastructure projects (a) in the past three financial years and (b) since 1 April 2021, (i) what total number of projects commenced, but were not completed in each specified month and/or period, (ii)(aa) what and (bb) where were the projects in each month and/or period, (iii)(aa) which projects did not have an environmental impact assessment undertaken and (bb) why not, in each case, and (iv) why were the projects not completed in each month and/or period?
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:
- EC Addo National Park
- EC Camdeboo
- EC Mountain Zebra
- WC Garden Route (Knysna, Wilderness)
- EC Tsitsikamma
- NC Karoo
- FS Golden Gate
- NW Marakele
- LP Mapungubwe
- NC Kgalagadi
- NC Augrabies
- NC Namakwa
- NC Richtersveld
- WC Agulhas
- WC Bontebok
- WC Table Mountain
- WC West Coast
- WC Tankwa-Karoo
- 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:
- LP Matsila Lodge
- LP Phiphidi Waterfall
- LP The Oaks Lodge
- MP Mnisi Resort
- LP Ngove
- LP Tisane
- LP VhaTsonga
- FS QwaQwa Guest House
- FS Vredefort Dome
- FS Monotsha
- NW Manyane Lodge
- NW Lotlamoreng Dam
- NC Platfontein Lodge
- NC Kamiesburg
- KZN Muzi Pan
- EC Maluti Hiking Trail
- EC Mthonsi Lodge
- EC Qatywa Lodge
- EC Nyandeni Chalets
- EC Western Tembuland
- KZN Anton Lembede Museum eThekwini Municipality
- NC McGregor Museum
- KZN AmaHlubi Cultural Heritage
- NC & NW Sol Plaatjie Museum
- NW Lehurutshe Liberation Heritage Museum
- MP Numbi Gate
- LP Nandoni Dam
- LP Tshathogwe Game Farm
- LP Mtititi Game Farm
- 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
24 June 2022 - NW2248
Shivambu, Mr F to ask the President of the Republic
(1) With reference to the statement released on 2 June 2022, entitled Presidency responds to claims by Mr Arthur Fraser, what was the total amount that was stored on his farm; (2) whether the specified amount of $4 to $8 million equalled the entire proceeds from the sale of the game auction that was held on his farm; if so, (a) who bought the game at the auction on his farm and (b) on what date; if not, (3) whether there was additional money that was not from the proceeds of the sale of the game auction that came from elsewhere; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, where did the additional money, that was stored on his farm, come from; (4) whether he had (a) made any disclosure of the total amount of money stored on his farm in terms of the Executive Ethics Code and (b) alerted the SA Revenue Service of the specified amount; if not, why not, in each case; if so, what are the relevant reasons in each case; (5) (a) what are the reasons that he did not report a case of theft on his farm at a police station, but instead reported the theft to the Head of the Presidential Protection Unit and (b) will he open a criminal case with the SA Police Service at a police station about the burglary and theft at his farm?
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.
24 June 2022 - NW2241
Hlengwa, Ms MD to ask the Minister of Health
Whether, with reference to media reports that a former employee of the Eastern Cape Department of Health allegedly forged her matric certificate to secure a job as a senior data capturer and that the specified person is currently facing charges of fraud in the Mthatha Specialised Crimes Court, he will furnish Ms M D Hlengwa with the details on the steps undertaken by his department, in collaboration with the provincial department of health, to confirm the authenticity of prospective employees’ qualifications; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?
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.
24 June 2022 - NW1623
De Freitas, Mr MS to ask the Minister of Tourism
With reference to the personal security for personnel in (a) her department and (b) SA Tourism, besides the Minister and Deputy Minister respectively, what (i) security details does each have (i) personally and (ii) otherwise and (iii) are the respective costs in this regard in each month?
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.
24 June 2022 - NW2075
Mohlala, Ms MR to ask the Minister in the Presidency
Whether he has been informed that cybercrime has recently become increasingly popular in the Republic, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what preventative measures have been put in place by the State Security Agency to curb cybercrime?
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.
24 June 2022 - NW2156
Clarke, Ms M to ask the Minister of Health
(1)(a) What total (i) amount was spent on the Gauteng field intensive care hospitals and (ii) number of the specified hospitals were built and (b) at what cost was each hospital built; (2) what (a) total number of the hospitals were not completed, (b) are the reasons for their incompletion and (c) number of the specified hospitals are currently operational; (3) what are the names of the companies that submitted a tender for the building of each hospital; (4) (a) what consequence management has been implemented as a result of incomplete projects and (b) who has been fired and/or received disciplinary hearings as a result of unfinished hospitals?
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.
24 June 2022 - NW2127
Kohler-Barnard, Ms D to ask the Minister in the Presidency
Whether he has obtained a top secret security clearance yet; if not, (a) why not and (b) by what date is it envisaged that he will obtain a top secret security clearance; if so, on what date was the top security clearance obtained?
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.
24 June 2022 - NW1676
Gumbi, Mr HS to ask the Minister of Tourism
Whether, since she assumed the position of Minister of Tourism, she and/or her department placed any advertisements with her face and profile at the department’s cost; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, (a) what is the total number of advertisements that have been placed, (b) where were the specified advertisements placed, (c) what is the total cost of the advertisements, (d) which budget was used for the advertisements and (e) on what date was the decision made to have advertisements displaying her face and profile?
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
24 June 2022 - NW33
Cebekhulu, Inkosi RN to ask the Minister in the Presidency
Whether the State Security Agency is aware of any operations where fraudulent Home Affairs documents are being distributed; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details?
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.
24 June 2022 - NW1405
Mkhaliphi, Ms HO to ask the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs
What (a) led to the collapse of the Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality where section 139 of the Constitution of the Republic, 1996, was evoked, (b) are the names of the persons who were responsible for the dysfunction of the municipality and (c) consequence management has been applied to the specified persons?
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.
24 June 2022 - NW1918
De Freitas, Mr MS to ask the Minister of Tourism
With regard to (a) new and (b) reregistered tour guides nationally and in each province, what (i) total number of tour guides re-registered (aa) nationally and (bb) in each province in the (aaa) past three financial years and (bbb) current year to date and (ii) were the categories of tour guides respectively?
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.
23 June 2022 - NW2327
Nolutshungu, Ms N to ask the Minister of Basic Education to ask the Minister of Basic Education
With reference to her department’s assertion that, of the 125 000 pupils eligible for scholar transport in the Eastern Cape, only 10 000 can be accommodated due to budget constraints (details furnished), what mechanism will her department together with the Department of Transport use to ensure that 115 000 bicycles are delivered within a year?
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.
23 June 2022 - NW2098
Cuthbert, Mr MJ to ask the President of the Republic
Whether, with reference to his reply to question 479 on 16 May 2022, he has found that the Government’s rejection of the Centre for Development and Enterprises report entitled The Siren Song of Localisation undermines the Government’s commitment to an evidence-based policymaking approach as envisioned by the National Policy Development Framework; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details?
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.
23 June 2022 - NW2134
Steenhuisen, Mr JH to ask the President of the Republic
Whether, in light of the fact that Saturday 21 May 2022 marked 100 days since his State of the Nation Address on 10 February 2022, wherein he promised to finalise a social compact to create jobs, build the economy and fight hunger, the social compact has been finalised; if not, what (a) progress has been made and (b) is the reason for the delay; if so, (i) what (aa) is the exact nature of the social compact, (bb) impact does he expect it to produce, (ii)(aa)which persons and/or organisations have been consulted and (bb) on what date(s) were they consulted and (iii) who has been leading the negotiations for the social compact?
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.
23 June 2022 - NW2229
Komane, Ms RN to ask the Minister of Basic Education to ask the Minister of Basic Education
On what date is it envisaged that pit toilets will be eradicated in all schools in the North West?
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.
23 June 2022 - NW2059
Thembekwayo, Dr S to ask the Minister of Basic Education to ask the Minister of Basic Education
Pertaining to the failure of the Eastern Cape Department of Education failure to spend a total of R205 million of the education budget while there exist infrastructure problems with specific reference to mud schools and pit toilets in the specified province, how does her department intend to supervise the province to avoid such mistakes from happening?
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.
23 June 2022 - NW2189
Van Der Walt, Ms D 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?
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.
23 June 2022 - NW2135
Steenhuisen, Mr JH to ask the President of the Republic
With reference to the announcement by the Minister in The Presidency, Mr Mondli Gungubele, that Cabinet approved the R22 million flag project in February 2022, (a) what was Cabinet’s justification for spending public money on the non-essential project when millions of South Africans are going hungry, (b) how did Cabinet process the public outrage toward the project and (c) what other non-essential projects have been approved by Cabinet for the 2022-23 financial year?
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.
23 June 2022 - NW2318
Siwisa, Ms AM to ask the Minister of Basic Education to ask the Minister of Basic Education
With reference to her reply to question 1705 on 23 May 2022, what are the reasons that (a) KwaZulu-Natal, (b) Mpumalanga, (c) North West and (d) Northern Cape did not have placements in hotspots and all cases referred to district co-ordinators, something which might hinder the process of assisting learners who are in dire need of social intervention and psychological intervention?
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.
23 June 2022 - NW1151
Van Der Walt, Ms D to ask the Minister of Basic Education to ask the Minister of Basic Education
What (a) are the educational requirements for early childhood development (ECD) workers and (b) is the (i) total number of ECD workers in the Republic and (ii) is the breakdown of the total for each province?
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.
22 June 2022 - NW1969
Engelbrecht, Mr J to ask the Minister of Justice and Correctional Service
What (a) are the minimum professional requirements of members serving on parole boards and (b) specific reports must be considered by parole boards in determining whether parole should be granted or not?
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.
22 June 2022 - NW292
Yako, Ms Y to ask the Minister of Justice and Correctional Services
What (a) is the current state of overcrowding in correctional centres and (b) are the relevant details of overcrowding in each prison?
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 |
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INMATE POPULATION: 01 FEBRUARY 2022 |
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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) |
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INMATE POPULATION: 01 FEBRUARY 2022 |
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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) |
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INMATE POPULATION: 01 FEBRUARY 2022 |
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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) |
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INMATE POPULATION: 01 FEBRUARY 2022 |
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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) |
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INMATE POPULATION: 01 FEBRUARY 2022 |
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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) |
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INMATE POPULATION: 01 FEBRUARY 2022 |
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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) |
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INMATE POPULATION: 01 FEBRUARY 2022 |
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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.
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22 June 2022 - NW2260
Faber, Mr WF to ask the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation
Given that it was revealed in the AfriForum court case against the Government that the grand total of the donation to the Republic of Cuba was actually to be R350 million and not just R50 million, and noting that this was revealed after the civil rights organisation’s legal team requested the court record as part of its review application, and taking into account that, according to the record, the Government has agreed to a contract with the government of the Republic of Cuba, in terms of which the R50 million will only be the first payment in the more than a quarter billion rand donation, what (a) are the reasons that this information was withheld from Parliament and the public and (b) is the total number of other (i) deals and (ii) donations that are in the pipeline with the Republic of Cuba that are being withheld from Parliament and the public?
Reply:
With regard to a reply to question 2260 on 24 May 2022, it can be stated that there is no link between what is currently before the courts, namely the donation of humanitarian aid by the South African Government to the amount of R50 million to the Republic of Cuba, and the Agreement that was signed in 2012 to make available an Economic Assistance Package (EAP) of R350 million to the Republic Cuba that consisted of grants and a loan facility, to be repaid, with interest, by Cuba.
a) The information regarding the Economic Assistance Package of R 350 million was shared with Parliament in response to Parliamentary Question 1665 from the Leader of the Opposition (DA) about Government expenditure on Cuba since 15 February 2018. Updates on the implementation of the Economic Assistance Package were also provided to the Parlaimantary Portfolio Committee on International Relations an Cooperation.
b) (i) All relevant information about the R 350 million EAP and R 50 Million humanatrian assistance have been disclosed to Parliament.
(ii) No information regarding donations to the Republic of Cuba has been withheld from Parliament and the public
22 June 2022 - NW794
Graham-Maré, Ms SJ to ask the Minister of Justice and Correctional Services
(1)What progress has been made to find alternative accommodation for the staff of his department housed at the Al Fallah Towers on the corner of Govan Mbeki and Crawford Avenue in North End, Gqeberha, which houses the Department of Correctional Services on three floors; (2) what action has been taken currently to secure the vehicles of the staff from (a) theft and (b) vandalism; (3) what action has his department of Correctional Services taken to remedy some of the problems identified to them by the Department of Employment and Labour which fall within the day-to-day maintenance function of the Department of Correctional Services; (4) whether there is a deadline for finalising the move from the specified building to new premises for the staff; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details
Reply:
1. The request for procurement of alternative accommodation for Gqeberha Community Corrections offices was forwarded to the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI) on 19 April 2019. The request was resubmitted to the DPWI on 10 October 2021, after which the DPWI reported that the tender for procurement of alternative accommodation for Gqeberha Community Corrections will be advertised during the month of April 2022.
(2)(a) & (b) The alternative accommodation to be procured will have adequate parking facilities to secure the vehicles from theft and vandalism.
3. The landlord was placed in mora in terms of clause 11of the lease agreement, which resulted in minor refurbishments by the landlord, although full compliance was not achieved. Various engagements were undertaken with DPWI regarding poor condition of the facility and there has been little success in this regard; hence the request for alternative accommodation was submitted.
4. DPWI indicated that the procurement for the alternative office accommodation will be finalised by 30 October 2022, thereafter the relocation will commence. It is anticipated that the relocation will be finalised by 30 January 2023.
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