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In his oral reply to similar question posed by Mr Steenhuisen of the DA on 03 September 2021 in the National Assembly, President Ramaphosa outlined matters of principle with regard to the security and travel arrangements of the President and Deputy President.

The President said: “Deputy President, is entitled to security wherever he is, including that of the President. This is not a personal choice. The Deputy President do not choose to be continuously shadowed by security people, but it is a requirement because it is taken that when the President, and the Deputy President are in positions that are in, they almost become state property, this is what comes with the job. Therefore, wherever the Deputy President and the President goes, they have to have security. They have security whether they are awake or asleep. The other issue is that whenever the President or the Deputy President goes, at any given time, their transportation is the responsibility of the government. When they fly it is the responsibility of the Air Force and as they travel on the ground it is the responsibility of the police, the Presidential Protection Unit. This is what comes with the job.”

In this specific matter, the Deputy President flew commercial at his personal cost, and the supporting official was the Private Secretary. The Presidency was only responsible for costs that were incurred on behalf of the Private Secretary to the Deputy President in terms of flights, accommodation and S&T with the total budget allocation of R158, 542.54.

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All persons affected by the project were either relocated, resettled and/or had their assets compensated in accordance with the Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP) Compensation Policy as well as the Treaty between the Republic of South Africa and Lesotho. Ccompensation was paid to the affected persons by adopting the following measures:

1. The LHWP’s legal obligations to the people and communities affected by Project works are based on: The Lesotho Constitution, the LHWP Treaty - Article 7, the LHDA Order of 1986 and the LHWP Compensation Regulations, Legal Notice No. 50 of 1990, and specifically for the implementation of Phase II, the Phase II Agreement – Article 15.
2. The LHWP Compensation Policy covers compensation for: Loss of assets, Uprootment (including resettlement), Income Restoration, Rural Development, Natural Environment and Heritage and in addition the implementation of Public Health plans with Lesotho.

The implementation and the execution of the Compensation Policy is also regularly monitored by an Independent Panel of Experts.

Complaints relating to compensation, relocation and resettlement issues are dealt with through various Lesotho Highlands Development Agency (LHDA) field officers, the Social Development and Environment Division, and the Public Relations Office. All queries that arise are dealt with by the LHDA on a case-by-case basis and captured on a database. Complainants also have access to the Compensation Ombudsman.

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(i) There was no Facebook meeting held on the 3 March 2021 involving any the Chairperson or any Member of Council . The NAC held two weekly Industry briefings on the 24th February and the 5th March 2021 respectively during the period mentioned.

(ii) Yes, there are Arts and Culture Industry practitioners who serve on the NAC Council whom are employed by organisations that applied for PESP funding prior to their appointment to Council.

(1).

a) All PESP applications were adjudicated by independent panel of experts prior to the commencement of the term of this Council before the 30 December 2020. The New Council commenced on the 1st January 2021 and found all respective applications already adjudicated and approved by the adjudication panels.

b) A list of the organizations that applied that employ the Council Members is attached below (*Please note that no member applied in their personal capacity*):

Project Number	Organisation name and Project Name	Lead Applicant name	Amount Applied for	Amount Approved /Declined	Declaration of Interest Received
1.	BAT Centre Trust - Open Call	Nontsikelelo Ngqakayi	R 275 000	Not funded. Second application	YES
2.	Federation of Community Arts Centre KZN	Samukelisiwe Dlamini	R 1 941 076	Declined	YES
3.	Zikmo Consultants – Kapa Bokone Music and Cultural Festival	Zikie Molusi	R 4 350 000	Application withdrawn. (Council Member did not declare his interest)	Not Received, Council Member did not declare his application during 5 meetings he Chaired, which led to the Council suspending him and referring his matter to the Ministers office
4.	Durban Music School – Skills development Programme	Kim Mathews	R 608 000	R414 010,00	YES
5.	Durban Music School – Ignite a Flame	Kim Mathews	R 995 000	R 174 320	YES
6	Cape Town Opera -Monteverdi Vespers	Jade Lewis	R 500 000	R 500 000	YES
7.	Cape Town Opera – Singing for sustainability	Lize Coetzer	R 496 000	R337 745,00	YES
8.	BAT Centre Trust - Open Call	Nontsikelelo Ngqakayi	R 400 780	R151 780,17	YES
9.	Afrocentric Talent Agency (Pty) Ltd – Giya M’aFrika Giya	Dr Sipho Sithole	R 3 518 828	R 1 089 500	YES
10.	BAT Centre Trust – 2021 Project Plan	Xolani Sithole	R 3 000 000	R 435 800	YES
11.	Federation of Community Arts Centre KZN	Samukelisiwe Dlamini	R 1 941 076	Declined	YES

(2) (a) i. Members of Council organizations applied on the basis of a funding call for PESP which was advertised on the 30 October 2020. Long before their appointment to serve on NAC Council was confirmed.

ii. The funding guidelines were broadly advertised on various media platforms, consultative processes done via zoom sessions and on the Grant Management System (GMS). The call was open to both individuals and formally registered organizations, institutions and groups active within the Arts, Culture and Heritage sector for the purposes of job retention wage subsidies in Stream 1 and for the creation of new work opportunities in Stream 2.

iii. In addition, the PESP is an initiative of government that is meant to benefit ALL South Africans by creating and/or retaining work opportunities to all practitioners in the sector that have been severely affected by the Covid-19 pandemic.

iii.Their applications were adjudicated prior to their commencement to serve on NAC Council.

(b) Please refer to the table for how much each organisation applied for.

(c ) The total amount recommended for approval for the organisations that employ Council Members affected is R3,103155, 17.

(3). Council members are remunerated as per Treasury Guidelines. They are not paid a salary but receive an honorarium per sitting, preparation and are reimbursed for any costs incurred while undertaking any other approved work on behalf Council. The honoraria is paid as follows:

Chairperson – R 3 888 for sitting fee and R 3 888 for preparation fee;

Vice Chairperson – R 3 738 for sitting fee and R 3 738 for preparation fee and Members - R 2 382 for sitting fee and R 2 382 for preparation fee.

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(a) and (b) When samples are taken from individuals the laboratory must complete the biographic data name, surname, ID, date of birth, address etc. This information is then captured into an electronic data system which is then used to analyse and publish statistics. Unfortunately biographic data is often not fully completed by the patient and health care workers consequently we do not have a full data set of biographic data in all cases. In the case of race specifically this data is often not reported at source. Consequently we have not been reporting COVID infections and vaccinations by race, since there is also no evidence that race is a significant risk factor.

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(1) (i), (ii) The NWDOH has not conducted any forensic investigation related to any of the Buthelezi entities. However a case was opened with the SAPS (Hawks) and the case number is: Mmabatho Case Number: 89/02/2018.

(2) (a) Services

The service is currently managed provincially with services decentralized to the sub-district level within Districts. The NWDOH has developed a Policy Framework and Strategy which details a number of interventions that the department is implementing to ensure improvements in EMS delivery. Key to the strategy is the centralization of EMS Command to the EMS district and provincial offices, moving away from the current decentralized command where district health services were responsible for management of EMS. However before vertical reporting of EMS could be implemented, a need was identified to capacitate both the districts and provincial EMS offices particularly with administrative support staff to enable the office to function. Critical vacant positions have been identified after funds were secured for this financial year and the department in process of advertising, and recruitment currently. Plans are that the centralization of command would be effected within the next financial year as the department continues to prepare accordingly.

Two other main objectives in the policy framework entails centralizing the 4 existing district call centres which are working on manual systems into one highly digitalized central communication centre and the establishment of the Planned Patient Transport (PPT) sub-program. The Infrastructure Development and Technical Services unit of the department has been allocated funds and has recently appointed consultants to refurbish and furnish the building identified for the Emergency Communications Centre. With regards to Planned Patient Transport the sub-programme responsible for budget (financial planning) within EMS is utilized to procure red fleet and does not have any staff attached to it. The function of PPT is currently done with the same EMS resources and this negatively impacts EMS operations. The revised EMS staff structure includes PPT and the entire ideal departmental structure is awaiting approval.

The primary response times of EMS in both rural and urban areas continue improving in order to meet the national norms and standards. The revised national standard for EMS response time is that Priority 1 (P1) patients should be reached within 60 minutes in rural areas and within 30 minutes in urban areas for 75% of the cases. EMS in the province over the previous financial year (2020/2021) registered an improved 76 per cent of rural patients and 70.9% per cent of urban patients serviced within the national norms. The target set for P1 urban and P1 rural in the current Annual Performance plan is ≥60% and ≥70% respectively given the resources available. EMS currently attends to 67 per cent of urban P1 patients in 30 minutes and 73 per cent of rural P1 patients within 60 minutes.

Currently there are 37 operational Paramedics and Emergency Care Practitioners (ECP) appointed across the districts which has helped reduce the reliance on private services. A number of ambulances are also upgraded to be utilized as Advance Life Support ambulances for ICU related cases.

(b) Challenges

The NWDOH is experiencing a shortage of ambulances. In addressing the gap the department has been using outright purchasing by procuring red-fleet using National Treasury approved RT57 contract. In 2018/2019 final year, the Department of Community Safety and Transport Management’s (DCST) Head of Department issued a circular instructing all provincial departments to cease procuring any fleet directly from RT57 as it results in unwarranted audit findings. DCST further indicated that they will no longer assist any department that procure their own fleet with any support from their Transport section, which is responsible for registration on e-Natis, licensing, e-fuel installations and maintenance/repairs of vehicles.

Following the circular, the Department transferred funds to DCST for procurement of red-fleet. However in January 2020, DCST returned funds to the Department proposing that the Department apply for roll-over of the same funds from Treasury. This was because the delivery period as per contract was going to overlap into next financial year whilst vehicle manufacturers were experiencing production challenges. As a result, the Department could not procure red-fleet in 2020/21 financial year. The Department applied for roll-over of funds to this financial year but the provincial Treasury did not approve the roll-over of funds.

For the 2021/22 financial year the department has already transferred R33 million allocated for motor vehicles to DCST to procure 41 ambulances and the DCST have committed a purchase order and is currently awaiting conversion of panel vans to ambulances before delivery to the NWDOH. The department is internally identifying funds which needs to be re-prioritized towards implementing an alternative strategy of procurement of red fleet through full maintenance leasing (this alternative procurement model is currently undergoing consultation processes). A further R30 million is estimated as the required budget for this initiative as part of the first phase.

(c) EMS Shortfalls

The lack of efficiency in the current manual based district call centers is affecting service delivery as well as management of resources and information management. The introduction of a comprehensive emergency communication solution which is technology based will greatly assist and also improve public access to these services. As already indicated above, a building has been handed over by the Department of Public Works and IDTS has appointed consultants to establish the central Emergency Communications Centre.

The inability to inject new fleet in the previous financial year has contributed adversely on the prevailing shortages, most specifically of ambulances. Furthermore, the current turnaround time for repairs (1 – 365 days) as well as replacement and repairs of red fleet is not responsive to the needs of the department, hence the department is pursuing leasing of vehicles as an alternative.

(3) (a) The SAMRC has a collaborative research agreement with Aurum Rustenburg to be a clinical trial site for Sisonke, the phase 3b open-label study of the Ad26 SARS-CoV-2 vaccine administered to health care workers.

(b) SAMRC entered into a collaborative agreement with Aurum to provide for funding to Aurum sites to participate in the Sisonke clinical trial. In terms of the agreement, Aurum is required to implement the study at its sites in accordance with the approved protocol and good clinical practice.

(4) There are no senior officials at the SAMRC that have been suspended.

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a) In order to address some of the challenges which were experienced in the previous cycle of the R350 SRD grant the process has changed, to enable all applicants to provide banking details on application and not only when the application is approved. Information provided as at 18 August 2021 is that, of the 8 931 375 applications received, 6 817 229 (76%) have provided information on bank accounts. This information still has to be verified to confirm which accounts can be used for the grant to be paid into.

SASSA is dependent on the provision of information on bank accounts which is provided by the applicants. In cases where there is no bank account details provided, SASSA is obliged to effect payment through the post office, as there is no other alternative.

However, engagements with the post office and Postbank have been held to introduce alternative access channels for funds deposited into the accounts held by Postbank on behalf of the post office. This will allow for funds to be collected at participating merchants and Standard Bank ATMs thus reducing the number of people who have to collect over the counter at post offices. While this solution is yet to be tested, it is believed that it will significantly reduce the number of citizens who have to report in person at post offices.

b) COVID protocols will be enforced at all post offices. The post office has confirmed that they will stagger payments according to last 3 digits of the ID number, to reduce the number of people who report to any one post office in a single day, and that they will employ active queue monitors to manage compliance to the protocols.

c) Where beneficiaries use their own bank accounts, there are bank charges which they have to cover themselves. However, when they are paid through the post office, they are able to access their full grant amount without bank charges.

A full reconciliation is done with Post Office to ensure that all funds due to any beneficiaries are paid out when the beneficiary tries to access his/her funds.

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(a) Ms Mahlodi Matamela applied and was provisionally approved for a NSFAS bursary for 2020. There was no registration claim submitted by any institution to NSFAS to confirm registration in 2020. The 2021 funding can only be confirmed where a 2020 registration was received, and the student passed the registered modules. In the case of Ms Matamela, both the registration data and results for 2020 have not been submitted to NSFAS. In addition, there is no record that the student applied for 2021 funding.

(b) If registration data for 2020 is submitted and the institution confirms through results that the student passed, the 2020 and 2021 years of funding will be covered by NSFAS.

Reply:

(1). Yes, the (NAC) National Arts Council’s Presidential Employment Stimulus Programme’s forensic investigation has terms of reference, see the attached document.

 

(2). The accounting part of the investigation is included in the Terms of reference.                                                   

Reply:

This question is unfortunately beyond the scope of information that is available to the Department of Health. The determination of rape requires a conviction in a court rather than an allegation or complaint. The SAPS may be in a better position to provide information regarding this question. Rape is not recorded as a cause of death in any health statistics and deaths associated with sexual assault will usually be recorded as death due to unnatural causes, most frequently recorded as ‘blunt trauma’ or ‘sharp trauma’, etc.

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Infant deaths are defined as deaths occurring during the first year of life, and are divided into newborn deaths that occur during the newborn period (0 – 28 days) and post-neonatal deaths that occur between 29 days and one year of age. The majority of infant deaths occur during the newborn period.

The thirty public sector hospitals with the highest number of infant deaths recorded thus far in 2021 are shown in the table below[1]. The hospitals with the highest number of infant deaths are predominantly national central, tertiary and regional hospitals – this is primarily due to the fact that these are large, referral hospitals which provide care to many newborns and other infants who are at highest risk of death.

Hospital	Level of care	No. of newborn deaths	No. of post-neonatal infant deaths	Total infant deaths
gp Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital	Tertiary hospital	299	62	361
ec Nelson Mandela Academic Hospital	National Central Hospital	139	67	206
gp Dr George Mukhari Hospital	National Central Hospital	168	29	197
lp Mankweng Hospital	Tertiary hospital	159	27	186
gp Tembisa Hospital	Tertiary hospital	166	18	184
gp Rahima Moosa Hospital	Tertiary hospital	156	23	179
ec Dora Nginza Hospital	Regional Hospital	126	40	166
gp Thelle Mogoerane Regional Hospital	Regional Hospital	149	17	166
kz Queen Nandi Regional Hospital	Regional Hospital	116	41	157
fs Bongani Hospital	Regional Hospital	135	22	157
kz Prince Mshiyeni Memorial Hospital	Regional Hospital	129	20	149
wc Tygerberg Hospital	National Central Hospital	118	31	149
nw Mahikeng Provincial Hospital	Regional Hospital	126	11	137
nw Job Shimankana Tabane Hospital	Tertiary Hospital	119	17	136
gp Sebokeng Hospital	Regional Hospital	101	18	119
gp Steve Biko Academic Hospital	National Central Hospital	68	49	117
kz Mahatma Gandhi Hospital	Regional Hospital	95	17	112
fs Pelonomi Hospital	Tertiary hospital	92	17	109
kz Port Shepstone Hospital	Regional Hospital	87	21	108
kz General Justice Gizenga Mpanza Hospital	Regional Hospital	91	16	107
kz RK Khan Hospital	Regional Hospital	84	13	97
mp Witbank Hospital	Tertiary hospital	72	21	93
gp Kalafong Hospital	Tertiary Hospital	71	18	89
mp Rob Ferreira Hospital	Tertiary Hospital	65	22	87
gp Mamelodi Hospital	Regional Hospital	76	11	87
gp Leratong Hospital	Regional Hospital	67	18	85
ec Mthatha General Hospital	Regional Hospital	79	2	81
kz Newcastle Hospital	Regional Hospital	62	18	80
fs Universitas Hospital	National Central Hospital	69	11	80
gp Jubilee Hospital	District Hospital	77	3	80

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District Health Information System. Extracted 2nd September 2021. ↑

Reply:

a) Our goal must be to vaccinate at least 70% of adults in South Africa, and especially to ensure that all people over the age of 50 are vaccinated before Christmas 2021. If we do that, the number of people who are hospitalised or die from COVID-19 will be substantially reduced.

(i) In terms of vaccine hesitancy, the South African population falls into three main groups:

• Those who are eager or willing – this is the biggest group, roughly two thirds.
• Those who are uncertain and need to be supported to get them over the line by providing them with information and reassurance and making it easy for them to get vaccinated – a quarter of the population.
• Those who are opposed to vaccination (roughly a sixth).

This is encouraging, because it means that the vast majority of South African adults may come forward for vaccination if their concerns are addressed and if it is easy for them to access the service. The challenge is likely to be due to lack of urgency to be vaccinated rather than being unsure of whether to vaccinate or not.

Extent of vaccine acceptance

The Department of Health has drawn on a number of national studies to understand the extent and reasons for vaccine hesitancy. They include:

• The NIDS-CRAM series of panel surveys (which found that vaccine acceptance has increased from 71% in Feb/Mar to 76% in Apr/May 2021. Half of those who were vaccine hesitant in Feb/Mar 2021 had changed their minds were now willing to vaccinated.
• HSRC/University of Johannesburg survey (Dec/Jan 2021: Two thirds of the SA adult population say they will definitely or probably get vaccinated.
• Ask Afrika Survey: 62% of South Africans willing to get vaccinated.
• African Response (May 2021): 74% of South Africans are willing to get vaccinated and are confident of government’s efforts to manage the vaccine rollout.
• Afro Barometer (May 2021): 43% say they are willing to get vaccinated; 64% approve of government’s performance and 78% say government has done a good job of keeping public informed).
• SAMRC VAX-scenes (April 2020): 62% willing to get vaccinated.

All surveys with the exception of the Afrobarometer survey find that the majority (about two-thirds) of South Africans are willing to get vaccinated. Another quarter are open to persuasion. Only about one in six say they definitely won’t get vaccinated.

Reasons for acceptance.

The main reasons for accepting the vaccine are to protect themselves or family from contracting the virus (~75% of those who are willing).

Reasons for hesitancy

The main reasons cited for hesitancy include:

• Concern over side effects (about ¼ of those who are vaccine hesitant)
• Distrust of the vaccine (about ¼ of those who are vaccine hesitant)
• Unsure of its effectiveness

b) The Department’s response on communication measures put in place:

• The NDoH and GCIS work together on a national communications strategy to tackle the reasons for vaccine hesitancy. This includes a social media strategy, radio PSAS in all 11 languages as well as printed material in all 11 languages distributed to all districts. Over the past months, over 20 million information leaflets have been printed and are being distributed.

• The NDoH and GCIS also leverage the communications and social mobilisation capability of civil society organisations, labour and the business sector through the National Communications Partnership which has produced and disseminated contents through their networks.

• The private sector has also come on board, with the PEPKOR group of companies distributing over 10 million of the NDoH leaflets through their stores. Posters have been placed in 30,000 spaza shops encouraging people to get registered.

• A national Demand Acceleration Strategy has been developed and a National Task team established to direct its implementation. These activities will be accelerated over the next three months, even as efforts are expanded to make it easier for people to get vaccinated through mobile outreach and other access strategies.

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We believe in the founding tenets of this country of a social compact between government, business, labour and the value that cooperation and collaboration with other stakeholders adds to the reach and depth of any programme.

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No. The Department is not aware of any deaths or severe illness reported that are directly connected to the use of hookah in South Africa.

However, studies conducted in other countries on the chemistry of waterpipe smoke had shown hookah smoking contained seven carcinogens, 39 central nervous system depressants, and 31 respiratory irritants (Pratiti, R., & Mukherjee, D. (2019). Water-pipe smokers are found to have significantly higher carbon monoxide in blood which reduces tissue oxygenation, than cigarettes smoking (Theron, Ansa, Schultz, Cedric, Ker, James A, & Falzone, Nadia. (2010).

The main ingredient used in waterpipe is tobacco, and its use has both acute and long-term harmful effects on the respiratory and cardiovascular systems. Hookah users tend to also add other substances to it such as alcohol and drugs. (Theron A et al: Carboxyhaemoglobin levels in water-pipe and cigarette smokers Original Articles122 -124.)

Waterpipe use is associated with an increased risk of transmission of infectious agents, including respiratory viruses, hepatitis C virus, Epstein Barr virus, Herpes Simplex virus, tuberculosis, Helicobacter pylori, and Aspergillus. WHO had raised concerns about waterpipe use and its risk of transmission of diseases, also indicated that it could also encourage the transmission of COVID-19 in social gatherings.

All innovative tobacco products, the related products, including the waterpipe should be strictly controlled in the country. The demand and supply of such products need to be reduced to ensure that we do not get more young people addicted to the products. Young people need to be continually made aware of the harm that goes with using these products and the tobacco industry needs to be controlled by, for example, development of the Control of Tobacco Products and the Electronic Delivery Systems Bill of 2018, which seeks to address all loopholes pertaining to these harmful products flooding our country as most countries are strictly regulating them or not permitting them at all.

Hookah/waterpipe, they uses molasses or moist tobacco. There are two types of waterpipes (hubbly bubbly, hookah pipes), the electronic (non-combustible) and those that cause emissions. A major source of tobacco addiction is nicotine, whose levels in hookah are extremely variable as they depend on the type of tobacco used.

A study conducted in South Africa found that while the tobacco was the norm in smoking hookah, significant numbers also reported using marijuana and/or alcohol-based products in combination with tobacco even among children as young as 13-15 years (Combrink, A., Irwin, N., Laudin, G., Naidoo, K., Plagerson, S., & Mathee, A. (2010). Results indicate that the hookah pipe is a gateway drug, as participants appear to use the hookah pipe with other substances like marijuana and alcohol. (Jacobs, L., Roman, N. V., & Schenk, C. (2015).

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EASTERN CAPE

1. The province had allocated sufficient budget at the beginning of the financial year for the settlement of outstanding accruals for medicines in the Depots. The interventions also included a process of ensuring that all invoices are received and processed on time from the suppliers to the payment stage.

2. The Eastern Cape depot had a total of R847 461 million on accruals at the end of the financial year. The high level of accruals was due in part to the cash flow challenges faced by the department as a result of the high medico legal claims.

The department prioritized the settlement of accruals in the first quarter of the current financial year. At the end of August 2021, the department had settled R689 042 million of the accruals. This is equivalent to 81% of the total accruals on medicines and medical supplies. The balance is expected to be settled in the month of September.

FREE STATE

1. The Free State department of health does not experience problems in paying the claims of medical depot. The strategy we use is that of prioritizing medical depot and making sure that they remain afloat to enable it to pay suppliers on time. The arrangement is that they submit their claims at the beginning of every week.

2. The total accruals amount to R542,443,773 and total paid amount to R443, 963,155 which translate to 82% of the total payment made to date. The outstanding amount R97,267,083 was settled by 31 August 2021 and R1,213,534 by 09 September 2021.

GAUTENG

1. The department and the depot had agreed to submit claims at least twice a month as opposed to once a month. This has helped to keep the depot afloat so that it is able to pay its suppliers on time while procuring more medicines as may be required by health facilities. The GDOH is now able to process payments for submitted claim within 30 days on receipt of a claim. The Medical Supplies Depot is able to fulfil its mandate of procuring Medicines that are mostly delivered direct to health facilities and to pay its creditors.

2. As at 31 March 2021 the balance owed to the Medical Supplies Depot was R925 million, the outstanding amount was settled in full in the first quarter of the current financial year (2021/2022). At the end of quarter one of 2021/2022 financial year amount owed to the depot was R664 million and was paid in full in the month of July and August. The new current balance owed is R412 million but is still within 30 days.

KWAZULU-NATAL

1. The Medical Depot is continuously engaging with the facilities to submit payment packs on time in order to be able to process them to pay suppliers. Monthly account reconciliations are done in order to identify old outstanding payments. Strict turnaround times to process the payments on time once all necessary supporting documents are received from the facilities.

2. The actual total accrual amount at the end of August 2020 (excluding less than 30 Days) was R1,053,308,923 and the current outstanding amount August 2021 (excluding less than 30 Days) is R455,859,740.

LIMPOPO

1. Limpopo pharmaceutical procurement is partially centralized with the exception of the Regional and Tertiary institutions that are on direct delivery system. Total budget allocation for the 2020/21 financial year was R1,6 billion whereas the accruals as at the end of the financial year was R96 million which translate to 6%.

2. Total Medical depot accruals amount to R96 million. Accruals are expected to be in line with the monthly expected percentage expenditure equal to 8,3%. The department in the year under review managed to contain the accruals to remain under the acceptable percentage of 8,3%. All the accruals have been paid in the 1st quarter of the current financial year.

MPUMALANGA

1. Mpumalanga Department of Health does not have any outstanding invoices not paid as all accruals have been paid during the first quarter.

2. Total accruals outstanding as at 31 March 2021 has been R195,813,681 and all the invoices have been processed during first quarter and currently invoices not paid are within 30 days of been received.

NORTHERN CAPE

1. The department is currently experiencing cash flow constraints, thus a number of invoices cannot be paid within the 30 days of receiving the invoice, as determined in terms of Treasury Regulation 8.2.3. There is continuous challenge to settle the accruals which mainly affects the Equitable share. The payments are prioritised in terms of the source of funding, contractual obligations, non-negotiables items and other payments.

2. Total Medical Depot accruals & payables as at 31 March 2021 amounts to R96.512 million, which results mainly from cash flow constraints affecting the provincial equitable share funding. Currently, there is no intervention from the oversight departments.

NORTH WEST

1. The North West Department of Health could not pay all of its invoices for goods and services for the 2019/2020 financial year, starting from the third quarter. In the main, the challenge has been inadequacy of goods and services budget allocation over the years as opposed to the ever increasing burden of diseases and price escalation on non-negotiable items such as medicine and medical supplies.

2. At the beginning of the intervention, the North West Department of Health had accruals amounting to R236,649,308 relating to the medical depot and at the end of 2020/2021 financial year an amount of R265,928,108 was disclosed as accruals. As at 31 August 2021 accruals totaling R215,568,490 which is 81% has already been settled and the intention is to pay in full all in the invoices which are not disputed by end of September 2021.

WESTERN CAPE

1. The Cape Medical Depot (CMD) procures Goods and Services on behalf of the whole Western Cape Health Department via its MEDSAS procurement system. Once the CMD issues stock to a particular health institution the relevant budget of that institution is expensed. Once invoices are received, payments are effected and paid within 30 days, so there is no need for Medical Depot accruals payment strategy.

2. CMD’s accruals are significantly below the accepted threshold and will not be prevented from continuing to procure the relevant goods and services on behalf of the department. In terms of payment days, the department is well within the 30-day payment threshold.

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The DSAC is not responsible for a cost Geographical name changes in the provinces. The provincial and local spheres of government are in the position to respond to that.

NO	NEW NAME	PREVIOUS NAME	PROVINCE/	FEATURE	DATE GAZETTED
	Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport	Change of name from Port Elizabeth Airport	Eastern Cape	Airport	22 February 2021
	Chisirha	Correction of spelling from Cisirat)	Eastern Cape	Village	22 February 2021
	Chizele	Correction of spelling from Cizele	Eastern Cape	Human Settlement	22 February 2021
	Dontsa	Existing name registration	Eastern Cape	Human Settlement	22 February 2021
	Gqeberha	Change of name from Port Elizabeth	Eastern Cape	City	22 February 2021
	Kariega	Change of name from Uitenhage	Eastern Cape	City	22 February 2021
	Khohlombeni	Change of name from Mfabantu	Eastern Cape	Human Settlement/Village	22 February 2021
	King Phalo Airport	Change of name from East London Airport	Eastern Cape	Airport	22 February 2021
	Kom	Existing name registration	Eastern Cape	Village	22 February 2021
	KwaNyezi	Existing name registration	Eastern Cape	Village	22 February 2021
	Lotha	correction of spelling from Lota	Eastern Cape	Village	22 February 2021
	Luxeni	Existing name registration	Eastern Cape	Human Settlement	22 February 2021
	Mantshilibeni	Existing name registration	Eastern Cape	Human Settlement	22 February 2021
	Mnyameni	Existing name registration	Eastern Cape	Village	22 February 2021
	Mphetshwa	Existing name registration	Eastern Cape	Village	22 February 2021
	Ngqayi	Change of name from Katkop	Eastern Cape	Village	22 February 2021
	Nongqulana Mountain	Existing name registration	Eastern Cape	Mountain	22 February 2021
	Ntabozuko	Change of name from Berlin	Eastern Cape	Town	22 February 2021
	Nqanqarhu	Change of name from MaClear Town	Eastern Cape	Town	22 February 2021
	Nyandeni	Existing name registration	Eastern Cape	Village	22 February 2021
	Pholela	Existing name registration)	Eastern Cape	Village	22 February 2021
	Pirie Mission	Correction of spelling from Pierie Mission	Eastern Cape	Village	22 February 2021
	Qonce	(Change of name from King William’s Town)	Eastern Cape	Village	22 February 2021
	Amathole Mountains	(correction of spelling from Amatola	Eastern Cape	Mountain	23 March 2020
	Bumbane	Existing name registration)	Eastern Cape	Village	23 March 2020
	Cildarha	Correction of spelling from Cildara	Eastern Cape	Village	23 March 2020
	Dayimane	Existing name registration	Eastern Cape	Village	23 March 2020
	EmaTolweni	Existing name registration	Eastern Cape	Human Settlement	23 March 2020
	Ezingcuka	Existing name registration	Eastern Cape	Village	23 March 2020
	Gxulu	Existing name registration	Eastern Cape	River	23 March 2020
	Marhubeni	Correction of spelling from Marubeni	Eastern Cape	Village	23 March 2020
	Mbuthweni	Existing name registration	Eastern Cape	Village	23 March 2020
	Mhuku	Existing name registration	Eastern Cape	Village	23 March 2020
	Qhankqu	Correction of spelling from Qanqu	Eastern Cape	Village	23 March 2020
	Sihlabeni	Existing name registration	Eastern Cape	Human Settlement	23 March 2020
	Zithathele	Existing name registration	Eastern Cape	Village	23 March 2020
	Chatha	correction of spelling from Cata	Eastern Cape	Village	22 Mach 2019
	Chefane	Correction of spelling from Cefane	Eastern Cape	River	22 March 2019
	EmaBheleni	Correction of spelling from EmaBeleni	Eastern Cape	Human Settlement	22 March 2019
	Bompass	Registration of a new name	Eastern Cape	Human Settlement	22 March 2019
	Gwili-gwili	Registration of a long standing name	Eastern Cape	Human Settlement	22 March 2019
	Khubusi	Correction of spelling from Kubusi	Eastern Cape	River	22 March 2019
	KwaNxakwe	Registration of a long standing name	Eastern Cape	Dam	22 March 2019
	Kwelerha	Correction of spelling from Kwelera	Eastern Cape	Village	22 March 2019
	Khwenxurha	Correction of spelling from Kwenxurha	Eastern Cape	Village	22 March 2019
	Lenye	Registration of a long standing name	Eastern Cape	Human Settlement	22 March 2019
	Lusasa	Registration of a long standing name	Eastern Cape	Village	22 March 2019
	Lusizini	Registration of a long standing name	Eastern Cape	Village	22 March 2019
	Luqhoqhweni	correction of spelling from Luqoqhweni	Eastern Cape	Village	22 March 2019
	Mangqukela	Registration of a long standing name be registered	Eastern Cape	Village	22 March 2019
	Makhazi	Correction of spelling from Makazi	Eastern Cape	Village	22 March 2019
	Mbholompo	Correction of spelling from Mbolompo	Eastern Cape	Village	22 March 2019
	Mbhongweni	Correction of spelling from Mbongweni	Eastern Cape	Village	22 March 2019
	Mqhekezweni	Correction of spelling from Mqekezweni	Eastern Cape	Village	22 March 2019
	Masincedane	Registration of a long standing name	Eastern Cape	Village	22 March 2019
	Magrangxeni	Registration of a long standing name	Eastern Cape	Village	22 March 2019
	Mnyameni Dam	Long existing name to be registered	Eastern Cape	Dam	22 March 2019
	Mthwaku	(Registration of a long standing name	Eastern Cape	Village	22 March 2019
	Mpethu	Registration of a long standing name	Eastern Cape	Hill	22 March 2019
	Mpintsho	Registration of a long standing name	Eastern Cape	Stream	22 March 2019
	Mchantsi	Registration of a long standing name	Eastern Cape	River	22 March 2019
	Mqukwana	Registration of a long standing name	Eastern Cape	Human Settlement	22 March 2019
	Mpheko	Correction of name from Mpeko	Eastern Cape	Forest	22 March 2019
	Mvulane Dam	Registration of a long standing name	Eastern Cape	Dam	22 March 2019
	Mzwini	Registration of a long standing name	Eastern Cape	Forest	22 March 2019
	Ncalukeni	Registration of a long standing name	Eastern Cape	Village	22 March 2019
	Ndlovini	Registration of a long standing name	Eastern Cape	Human Settlement	22 March 2019
	Ngculu	Correction of spelling from Nculu	Eastern Cape	Human Settlement	22 March 2019
	Ngobozana	Registration of a long standing name	Eastern Cape	Human Settlement	22 March 2019
	Ngqumeya	Registration of a long standing name	Eastern Cape	River	22 March 2019
	Ngwevana	Correction of spelling from Gwevana	Eastern Cape	River	22 March 2019
	Ngxalawe	Registration of a long standing name	Eastern Cape	Village	22 March 2019
	Ngxingxolo	Registration of a long standing name	Eastern Cape	Village	22 March 2019
	Nomngxiki	Correction of spelling from Nomgxeki	Eastern Cape	Village	22 March 2019
	Phumlani	Registration of a long standing name	Eastern Cape	Human Settlement	22 March 2019
	Qumrha River	Registration of a long standing name	Eastern Cape	River	22 March 2019
	Quko	Registration of a long standing name	Eastern Cape Eastern Cape	River	22 March 2019
	Sihlitho	Correction of spelling from Sihlito)		Village	22 March 2019
	Sotho	Registration of a long standing name	Eastern Cape	Village	22 March 2019
	Sithebe)	(Correction of spelling from Sitebe	Eastern Cape	Administrative Area	22 March 2019
	Sithungu	Correction of spelling from Situngu)	Eastern Cape	Village	22 March 2019
	Thembalethu	Registration of a long standing name	Eastern Cape	Township	22 March 2019
	Tshoxa	Registration of a long standing name	Eastern Cape	Town	22 March 2019
	Tyhalarha	Correction of spelling from Tyhalara)	Eastern Cape	Village	22 March 2019
	Xesi River	Registration of a long standing name	Eastern Cape	River	22 March 2019
	Xhongorha	Correction of spelling from Xhongora)	Eastern Cape	Village	22 March 2019
	Zanyokwe	Registration of a long standing name	Eastern Cape	Village	22 March 2019
	Hamakete-kete	correction of spelling from Ketekete	Eastern Cape.	Settlement	22 MARCH 2018
	Khanya	change of name from Khalazembe	Eastern Cape.	Settlement	22 MARCH 2018
	Linga Diko	change of name from Kaffirskraal	Eastern Cape.	Settlement	22 MARCH 2018
	Sahlulo Chithwa		Eastern Cape.	Settlement	22 MARCH 2018
	Makhanda	change of name from Grahamstown	Eastern Cape.	Town	29 JUNE 2018
	Nompukane	Official registration of a name	Eastern Cape	Mountain	30 JUNE 2017
	Hamakete-teke	Correction of spelling from “Kete-kete”	Eastern Cape	Administrative area	30 JUNE 2017
	Simakamaka	Official registration of a name	Eastern Cape	Mountain	30 JUNE 2017
	Qumrha	Correction of spelling from Komgha	Eastern Cape	River	30 JUNE 2017
	Cacadu	Change of name from Lady Frere	Eastern Cape	Town	09 FEBRUARY 2016
	Chris Hani Bridge	Change of name from Thornhill Bridge	Eastern Cape	Bridge	09 FEBRUARY 2016
	EmaZizini Dam	registration of a long standing of name	Eastern Cape	Dam	09 FEBRUARY 2016
	eSinqumeni Dam	Registration of a long standing name	Eastern Cape	Dam	09 FEBRUARY 2016
	eZiflarheni	Official Registration	Eastern Cape	Valley	09 FEBRUARY 2016
	ILiwa Lamaxhalanga	Registration of a name	Eastern Cape	Cliff	09 FEBRUARY 2016
I	ILiwa leRhini	Official registration	Eastern Cape	Cliff	09 FEBRUARY 2016
	imbazamasinga	Registration of a name	Eastern Cape	Lake	09 FEBRUARY 2016
	iGgorha	Registration of a name	Eastern Cape	Stream	09 FEBRUARY 2016
	ISigingqi sikamhala	Registration of a name	Eastern Cape	hill	09 FEBRUARY 2016
	IntabakaXesibe	Official registration	Eastern Cape	hill	09 FEBRUARY 2016
	intabayeSwekile	Official registration	Eastern Cape	hill	09 FEBRUARY 2016
	Komani	Change of name from Queenstown	Eastern Cape	Town	09 FEBRUARY 2016
	Khwowa	Change of name from Elliot	Eastern Cape	Town	09 FEBRUARY 2016
	KwaBhanca	Change of name from Mount Frere	Eastern Cape	Town	09 FEBRUARY 2016
	lengwayo	Official registration of a name	Eastern Cape	Well	09 FEBRUARY 2016
	Masizakhe	Correction of spelling from Umasizakhane	Eastern Cape	Township	09 FEBRUARY 2016
	MaXesibeni	Change of name from Mount Ayliff	Eastern Cape	Town	09 FEBRUARY 2016
	Mchantsi	Correction of spelling from Mkantsi	Eastern Cape	River	09 FEBRUARY 2016
	Msulungwana	Registration of a name	Eastern Cape	Hill	09 FEBRUARY 2016
	Mzintlava	Correction of corrupted form of language	Eastern Cape	River	09 FEBRUARY 2016
	Nkciyo	Change of name from ngciyo	Eastern Cape	River	09 FEBRUARY 2016
	Ngculu	Correction of spelling from Nculu	Eastern Cape	River	09 FEBRUARY 2016
	Ngwevana	Correction of spelling from Gwevana	Eastern Cape	River	09 FEBRUARY 2016
	Ngoqo Dam	Registration of long standing name	Eastern Cape	Dam	09 FEBRUARY 2016
	Iphungela Hill	Registration of a name	Eastern Cape	Hill	09 FEBRUARY 2016
	Qwanti	Correction of spelling Quanti	Eastern Cape	River	09 FEBRUARY 2016
	Mankazana	Dam registration of long standing	Eastern Cape	Dam	09 FEBRUARY 2016
	Rholihlahla Residence	change of name from Silver City and Ext 7	Eastern Cape	Settlement	09 FEBRUARY 2016
	Rhwantsini	registration of new name	Eastern Cape	Dam	09 FEBRUARY 2016
	Rekhuditse ()	change of name from Mandela	Eastern Cape	Settlement	09 FEBRUARY 2016
	Xonxa	change of name from White Kei River	Eastern Cape	River	09 FEBRUARY 2016
	Xolani	change of name from Smith Location	Eastern Cape	Human Settlement	17 JUNE 2016
	Umjilo	change of name from Jimmy	Eastern Cape	Human Settlement	17 JUNE 2016
	Thembisile	change of name from Lloyd Location	Eastern Cape	Human Settlement	17 JUNE 2016
	Sotho	Correction of spelling from Soto	Eastern Cape	Human Settlement	17 JUNE 2016
	Sithungu	correction of spelling from Situngu	Eastern Cape	Human Settlement	17 JUNE 2016
	Ntsikana	correction of spelling from Tsinikane	Eastern Cape	Human Settlement	17 JUNE 2016
	Nontongwana	change of name from Maarsdorp	Eastern Cape	Human Settlement	17 JUNE 2016
	Ngquthu	correction of spelling from Ngqutu	Eastern Cape	Human Settlement	17 JUNE 2016
	Ngcwengxa	change of name from Kat River	Eastern Cape	River	17 JUNE 2016
	Ngcabasa	Official registration of a name	Eastern Cape	Human Settlement	17 JUNE 2016
	Makhazi	correction of spelling from Makazi	Eastern Cape	Human Settlement and River	17 JUNE 2016
	KwaNcaza	change of name from Readsdale	Eastern Cape	Human Settlement	17 JUNE 2016
	KwaDlomo Dam	change of name from Sharpeville Dam	Eastern Cape	Dam	17 JUNE 2016
	Gangqeni	change of name from Phillipton	Eastern Cape	Human Settlement	17 JUNE 2016
	Khwenxurha	correction of orthography from Kwenxura	Eastern Cape	Administrative area (i.e. conglomeration of human settlements	17 JUNE 2016
	eMabhofolweni (change of name from Woodlands	A Human Settlement in Ngqushwa Local Municipality in the Eastern Cape	Eastern Cape	Human Settlement	17 JUNE 2016
	Diphini	correction of orthography from Dipini	Eastern Cape	Human Settlement	17 JUNE 2016
	Dikeni	change of name from Alice	Eastern Cape	Town, Post Office and Railway Station	17 JUNE 2016
	Bhulurha	correction of spelling from Bulugha	Eastern Cape	River	17 JUNE 2016
	Bhola	correction of spelling from Bola)	Eastern Cape	Human Settlement	17 JUNE 2016
	Sinqobile	Registration of an existing name	Gauteng	suburb	30 JUNE 2017
	Boiketlong	change of name from Serope Seyabenye	Gauteng	Township	17 JUNE 2016
	Dlamini	correction of spelling from Dhlamini	Gauteng	Township	17 JUNE 2016
	eMkhathini	correction of spelling from Emkatini	Gauteng	Location	17 JUNE 2016
	Emndeni	correction of orthography from Emdeni	Gauteng	Township	17 JUNE 2016
	Esiphethweni (correction of orthography from Isiphethweni)	correction of orthography from Isiphethweni	Gauteng	Location	17 JUNE 2016
	Ironside	change of name from Ironyside	Gauteng	Dam	17 JUNE 2016
	Khayalami	correction of spelling from Kyalami	Gauteng	Township	17 JUNE 2016
	Kgatlamping	correction of orthography from Khatamping	Gauteng	Township	17 JUNE 2016
	Khaya sands	correction of orthographyfrom Kaya Sands	Gauteng	Township	17 JUNE 2016
	KwaMpanza	correction of spelling from Mampinja	Gauteng	Human Settlement	17 JUNE 2016
	Kwanele	correction of spelling from Kwenele	Gauteng	Location	17 JUNE 2016
	Leeupan	correction of orthography from Leewpan	Gauteng	Location	17 JUNE 2016
	Skilpaddam	correction of orthography from Skilpad	Gauteng	Human Settlement	17 JUNE 2016
	Skhosana	correction of orthography from Skozana	Gauteng	Location	17 JUNE 2016
	Sophiatown	change of name from Triomph	Gauteng	Suburb	17 JUNE 2016
	Spaarpwater	Correction of spelling from Sparwater	Gauteng	Location	17 JUNE 2016
	Thembisa	correction of orthography Tembisa	Gauteng	Location	17 JUNE 2016
	Thokoza	Correction of orthography from Tokoza	Gauteng	Location	17 JUNE 2016
	Thulani Park	change of name from Snake Park	Gauteng	Location	17 JUNE 2016
	Tsakani	correction of spelling from Tsakane	Gauteng	Location	17 JUNE 2016
	Tswelepole	Correction of orthographyfrom Tswelapele	Gauteng	Location	17 JUNE 2016
	Thulisa Park	correction of spelling from Tulisa	Gauteng	Township	17 JUNE 2016
	Vuyo	correction of orthography from Vivo	Gauteng	Human Settlement	17 JUNE 2016
	Zonkizizwe	correction of spelling Zonkezizwe	Gauteng	Location	17 JUNE 2016
	Chamdor	registration of an existing name	Gauteng	Human Settlement	10 OCTOBER 2016
	iThembalethu	Correction of orthography from Ethembalethu	Gauteng	Human Settlement	10 OCTOBER 2016
	Luipaardsvlie	Correction of orthography from Luipadsvlei	Gauteng	Human Settlement	10 OCTOBER 2016
	Malatsi	Correction of orthography from Malatjie	Gauteng	Human Settlement	10 OCTOBER 2016
	Munsieville	Correction of orthography from Munsienville	Gauteng	Human Settlement	10 OCTOBER 2016
	Rantedal	Correction of orthography from Rent-endal	Gauteng	Human Settlement	10 OCTOBER 2016
	Rietvallei	existing name to be registered	Gauteng	Human Settlement	10 OCTOBER 2016
	Suikerbosfontein	Correction of orthography from Zuikerboschfontien	Gauteng	Human Settlement	10 OCTOBER 2016
	Tswelopele	Correction of orthography from Tswelapele	Gauteng	Township	10 OCTOBER 2016
	Tudor Shaft	Change of name from Dunusa	Gauteng	Human Settlement	10 OCTOBER 2016
	eCelakubani	Registration of an existing name	KZN	Village	30 JUNE 2017
	eMthavuna	Registration of an existing name	KZN	Village	30 JUNE 2017
	eNkonjaneni	Registration of an existing name	KZN	Fountain	30 JUNE 2017
	iJozini	Correction of spelling from Jozini)	KZN	Dam	30 JUNE 2017
	iNkiwane	Registration of an existing name	KZN	Mountain	30 JUNE 2017
	iNtonga	Name to be registered	KZN	River	30 JUNE 2017
	iSibandlana	Registration of an existing name	KZN	Mountain	30 JUNE 2017
	iThuvukazi	Name to be registered	KZN	River	30 JUNE 2017
	KwaNikwe	Name to be registered	KZN	Village	30 JUNE 2017
	KwaShibe	Name to be registered	KZN	Village	30 JUNE 2017
	uCwele	Name to be registered	KZN	Mountain	30 JUNE 2017
	uDingindawo	Name to be registered	KZN	Mountain	30 JUNE 2017
	uGonya	Registration of an existing name	KZN	River	30 JUNE 2017
	uMabhumaneni	Registration of an existing name	KZN	River	30 JUNE 2017
	uMzimkhulwana	Name to be registered	KZN	River	30 JUNE 2017
	uNdende	Registration of an existing name	KZN	River	30 JUNE 2017
	uNtabingashi	Name to be registered	KZN	Mountain	30 JUNE 2017
	uNyokeni	Registration of an existing name	KZN	River	30 JUNE 2017
	uSipholi	Name to be registered	KZN	Mountain	30 JUNE 2017
	uSikhaleni	Registration of an existing name	KZN	Mountain	30 JUNE 2017
	uQongwane	Registration of an existing name	KZN	Mountain	30 JUNE 2017
	eMthonjaneni	Change of name Melomoth	KZN	Town	15 DECEMBER 2017
	eMhlangeni	Change of name from Ezitendeni	KZN	Village	15 DECEMBER 2017
	eNgoleleni	Change of name from oHlongeni	KZN	Village	15 DECEMBER 2017
	iMahlungulu	Registration of a long standing name	KZN	Mountain	15 DECEMBER 2017
	iNzalu	Registration of a long standing name	KZN	Mountain	15 DECEMBER 2017
	iQurha	Registration of a long standing name	KZN	River	15 DECEMBER 2017
	iSinyazi	Registration of a long standing name	KZN	River	15 DECEMBER 2017
	uMhulanja	Registration of an existing name	KZN	River	15 DECEMBER 2017
	uMabhuqandlela	Registration of a long standing name	KZN	Mountain	15 DECEMBER 2017
	uMgubho	Registration of a long standing name	KZN	Mountain	15 DECEMBER 2017
	uMabhengwane	Registration of a long standing name	KZN	Mountain	15 DECEMBER 2017
	uMadwaleni	Registration of a long standing name	KZN	River	15 DECEMBER 2017
	uNhliziyonkulu	Registration of a long standing name	KZN	Forest	15 DECEMBER 2017
	uNgwaleni	Registration of a long standing name	KZN	River	15 DECEMBER 2017
	uSidada	Registration of an existing name	KZN	Mountain	15 DECEMBER 2017
	uYini	Registration of a long standing name	KZN	River	15 DECEMBER 2017
59.	eFahla		KZN	Village	09 FEBRUARY 2016.
60.	uFahla		KZN	Mountain	09 FEBRUARY 2016
61.	eMagovini	Registration of a long standing of name	KZN	Village	09 FEBRUARY 2016
62.	eMagovini	Registration of a long standing of name	KZN	Forest	09 FEBRUARY 2016
63.	eMafikeni	Registration of a long standing of name	KZN	Village	09 FEBRUARY 2016
64.	eMahhukwini	change of name from Doornhoek	KZN	Village	09 FEBRUARY 2016
65.	eMakhasaneni	correction of spelling from Makhasaneni	KZN	Village	09 FEBRUARY 2016
66.	eMankonjane	registration of a long standing of name	KZN	Village	09 FEBRUARY 2016
67.	eManzawayo	correction of orthography from Manzawayo	KZN	Village	09 FEBRUARY 2016
68.	iManzawayo	correction of spelling from Manzawayo Natal	KZN	Stream	09 FEBRUARY 2016
69.	eMaphinini	correction of spelling from Phinini	KZN	Stream	09 FEBRUARY 2016
	eMibuzweni	change of name from Kirkintulloch	KZN	Village	09 FEBRUARY 2016
	eMkhindini	correction of spelling from Mkhindini	KZN	Village	09 FEBRUARY 2016
	eMcakeni	registration of a long existing name	KZN	Village	09 FEBRUARY 2016
	eMhlosingeni	registration of a long existing name	KZN	Lake	09 FEBRUARY 2016
	eMhlwaneni	Change of name from Drifontein	KZN	Village	09 FEBRUARY 2016
	eMthinemide	correction of spelling from Mthinomude	KZN	Village	09 FEBRUARY 2016
	eMtiwe	registration of a long existing name)	KZN	Village	09 FEBRUARY 2016
	eMunywini	Registration of name	KZN	Village	09 FEBRUARY 2016
	eNhlanomkhize	registration of name	KZN	Village	09 FEBRUARY 2016
	eNkwenkwe	correction of spelling from Nkwenkwe	KZN	Village	09 FEBRUARY 2016
	iNkwenkwe	correction of spelling from Nkwenkwe	KZN	Mountain	09 FEBRUARY 2016
	eNkuthu	change of name from Kleinfontein	KZN	Village	09 FEBRUARY 2016
	eNtantane	change of name from Watershed	KZN	Village	09 FEBRUARY 2016
	ePhondweni	Registration of a long standing name	KZN	Ford	09 FEBRUARY 2016
	eShayamoya	Registration of a long standing name	KZN	Village	09 FEBRUARY 2016
	eShiyabazali	Registration of a long standing name	KZN	Village	09 FEBRUARY 2016
	eThembeni	Correction of spelling from Entembeni.	KZN	Village	09 FEBRUARY 2016
	eSigodini	Registration of a long standing name	KZN	Ford	09 FEBRUARY 2016
	EZakheni	correction of spelling from eZakheni	KZN	Post Office	09 FEBRUARY 2016
	eZikhonkwaneni	change of name from Rooderpoort	KZN	Village	09 FEBRUARY 2016
	eZimpisini	registration of name	KZN	Forest	09 FEBRUARY 2016
	eZimpisini	registration of a long standing of name	KZN	Lake	09 FEBRUARY 2016
	eZintombini	registration of a long standing of name	KZN	Lake	09 FEBRUARY 2016
	eZinyokeni	registration of name	KZN	Village	09 FEBRUARY 2016
	eZingulubeni	registration of a long standing of name	KZN	Lake	09 FEBRUARY 2016
	iKubafazini	registration of a long standing of name	KZN	Lake	09 FEBRUARY 2016
	iBiva	Registration of a long standing of name .	KZN	Forest	09 FEBRUARY 2016
	iBhukubhuku	registration of a long standing of name .	KZN	Lake	09 FEBRUARY 2016
	KwaCongco	correction of spelling from Gcongco	KZN	Village	09 FEBRUARY 2016
	KwaGina	Registration of a long standing name	KZN	Village	09 FEBRUARY 2016
	KwaNtababomvu	change of name from Skoeman	KZN	Village	09 FEBRUARY 2016
	Kwa-Welcome	Correction of orthography and registration of a name	KZN	Village	09 FEBRUARY 2016
	Margate Retirement village	change of name from Village of Happiness	KZN	Post Office	09 FEBRUARY 2016
	Ndakheni	correction of spelling		Village	09 FEBRUARY 2016
	uBhodweni	Registration of a long standing name	KZN	Lake	09 FEBRUARY 2016
	uBusobubi	Registration of a long standing name	KZN	Forest	09 FEBRUARY 2016
	uGadlabeza	Registration of a long standing name .	KZN	Lake	09 FEBRUARY 2016
	uHlanjana	Registration of a long standing name	KZN	Fountain	09 FEBRUARY 2016
	uKhungwana	Registration of a long standing name	KZN	Lake	09 FEBRUARY 2016
	uMagwazithonga	Registration of a long standing name	KZN	Lake	09 FEBRUARY 2016
	uMchamomanzi	Registration of a long standing name.	KZN	Lake	09 FEBRUARY 2016
	uMemfu	correction of spelling from Memfu	KZN	Mountain	09 FEBRUARY 2016
	uMhlabane	registration of long standing name .	KZN	Village	09 FEBRUARY 2016
	uMhlabane	registration of long standing name	KZN	Lake	09 FEBRUARY 2016
	uMhlabane	registration of long standing name	KZN	Forest	09 FEBRUARY 2016
	uMphosazembe	Correction of spelling from Mphosazembe	KZN	Stream	09 FEBRUARY 2016
	uMlonyeni	registration of long standing name	KZN	Lake	09 FEBRUARY 2016
	uMgubulundwane	registration of long standing name	KZN	Lake	09 FEBRUARY 2016
	uNcibidwane	registration of long standing name	KZN	Stream	09 FEBRUARY 2016
	Unsonge	correction of orthography from Insonge	KZN	River	09 FEBRUARY 2016
	uNomatasi ()	A Lake in uMkhanyakude District Municipality in KwaZulu Natal	KZN	Lake	09 FEBRUARY 2016
	eMakinatini	Registration of an existing name	KZN	Human Settlement	10 OCTOBER 2016
	eMboza	existing name to be registered	KZN	Village	10 OCTOBER 2016
	eZigodini	existing name to be registered	KZN	lake	10 OCTOBER 2016
	eSiphondweni	existing name to be registered	KZN	Human Settlement	10 OCTOBER 2016
	uBhulabhula	existing name to be registered	KZN	Plain	10 OCTOBER 2016
	uKhwethe	existing name to be registered	KZN	Stream	10 OCTOBER 2016
	uKhwici	existing name to be registered	KZN	Stream	10 OCTOBER 2016
	uSikhunyana	existing name to be registered	KZN	Forest	10 OCTOBER 2016
	uMagalela	existing name to be registered	KZN	Human Settlement	10 OCTOBER 2016
	uMacambela	existing name to be registered	KZN	Stream	10 OCTOBER 2016
	uMagcwalangenkung	existing name to be registered	KZN	Lake	10 OCTOBER 2016
	uMaguzu	existing name to be registered	KZN	Lake	10 OCTOBER 2016
	uMgxamu	existing name to be registered	KZN	Lake	10 OCTOBER 2016
	uMphondo	existing name to be registered	KZN	Lake	10 OCTOBER 2016
	uNdamukane	existing name to be registered	KZN	Lake	10 OCTOBER 2016
	uNtabende	existing name to be registered	KZN	Mountain	10 OCTOBER 2016
	uPhoko	existing name to be registered	KZN	Lake	10 OCTOBER 2016
	uZigwenu	existing name to be registered	KZN	Lake	10 OCTOBER 2016
	uZinyane	existing name to be registered	KZN	Lake	10 OCTOBER 2016
	eHlokohloko	existing name to be registered	KZN	Village	09 DECEMBER 2016
	eMahlaleni	existing name to be registered	KZN	Human Settlement	09 DECEMBER 2016
	eMkhayane	existing name to be registered	KZN	Village	09 DECEMBER 2016
	eMlobaneni	existing name to be registered	KZN	Village	09 DECEMBER 2016
	eMseshana	existing name to be registered	KZN	Human Settlement	09 DECEMBER 2016
	eSigqushu	existing name to be registered	KZN	Human Settlement	09 DECEMBER 2016
	iNgweni	existing name to be registered	KZN	uMkhanyakude	09 DECEMBER 2016
	KwaMadonela	existing name to be registered	KZN	Village	09 DECEMBER 2016
	U-Anyanisi	Registration of An existing name	KZN	Forest	09 DECEMBER 2016
	uDabukane	Registration of an existing name	KZN	Lake	09 DECEMBER 2016
	uMakhongolo	Registration of an existing name	KZN	Stream	09 DECEMBER 2016
	uMalomba	Registration of an existing name	KZN	Forest	09 DECEMBER 2016
	uMamunyela	Registration of an existing name	KZN	Forest	09 DECEMBER 2016
	uMaphuphu	Registration of an existing name	KZN	Lake	09 DECEMBER 2016
	uMatshane	Registration of an existing name	KZN	Lake	09 DECEMBER 2016
	uMhholomba	Registration of an existing name	KZN	Forest	09 DECEMBER 2016
	uMhlanzela	Registration of an existing name	KZN	Lake	09 DECEMBER 2016
	uMkhuhlwana	Registration of an existing name	KZN	Lake	09 DECEMBER 2016
	uMphuma	Registration of an existing name	KZN	Lake	09 DECEMBER 2016
	uNomatshe	Registration of an existing name	KZN	Lake	09 DECEMBER 2016
	uNtinini	Registration of an existing name	KZN	Lake	09 DECEMBER 2016
	uShumbu	Registration of an existing name	KZN	Lake	09 DECEMBER 2016
	uSigquluba	Registration of an existing name	KZN	Hill	09 DECEMBER 2016
	uSihosha	Registration of an existing name	KZN	Fountain	09 DECEMBER 2016
	uSikhumba	Registration of an existing name	KZN	Lake	09 DECEMBER 2016
	eHlanganani	Change of name from Prospect Farm	Mpumalanga	Settlement	24 DECEMBER 2018
	eSiyasebenza	Long existing name to be registered	Mpumalanga	Settlement	24 DECEMBER 2018
	eSukumani	Change of name from Tafelhoek 1	Mpumalanga	Settlement	24 DECEMBER 2018
	eThuthukani	Change of name from Tweefelhoek	Mpumalanga	Settlement	24 DECEMBER 2018
	eZamokuhle	Long existing name to be registered	Mpumalanga	Settlement	24 DECEMBER 2018
	Bumbanani	Registration of a long standing name	Mpumalanga	Settlement	27 DECEMBER 2019
	eMvelo	Change of name from Amsterdam	Mpumalanga	Settlement	27 DECEMBER 2019
	Insephe	Correction of spelling from Iswepe	Mpumalanga	Settlement	27 DECEMBER 2019
	Entuthukweni	Change of name from kwaggafontein	Mpumalanga	Settlement	09 FEBRUARY 2016
	Joana Jiyane	Official registration	Mpumalanga	Settlement	09 FEBRUARY 2016
	Mthunjwa (E)	change of name from Kwaggafontein	Mpumalanga	Settlement	09 FEBRUARY 2016
	Sesakhile	change of name from Tweefontein Portion 540 220-JR ga	Mpumalanga	Village	09 September 2016
	Thokozani	change of name from Tweefontein M (Portion 170) 22 JR	Mpumalanga	Settlement	09 FEBRUARY 2016
	Thoko Mabhena	change of name from Embalenhle Extension 18	Mpumalanga	Settlement	09 FEBRUARY 2016
	Thuli Fakude	change of name from Leandra	Mpumalanga	Settlement	09 FEBRUARY 2016
	Rametsi Country Estate	New Name	North West	Township	09 DECEMBER 2016
	Bushbuck Hills Game Farm	Registration of a new township name	North West	Township	20 September 2019
	George Dick Montshioa Airport	Change of name from Mafikeng Airport/Mmabatho Airport	North West	Airport	15 DECEMBER 2017
	Kgangkgang	Change of name from Klipan	North West	Human Settlement	09 DECEMBER 2016
	Lokotsi	Change of name from Nooitgedacht	North West	Human Settlement	09 DECEMBER 2016
	Mararampe	Change of name from Heefers Lust	North West	Human Settlement	09 DECEMBER 2016
	Dithakwaneng	Registration of a new township name	North West	Village	20 September 2019
	Tesselaarsdal	Correction of spelling from Teslaarsdal	Western Cape	Human Settlement	09 DECEMBER 2016
	Dorha Dam	change of name from Rockview	Western Cape	Dam	17 JUNE 2016
	Bo-Kaap	change of name from Schotchekloof	Western Cape	Suburb	10 OCTOBER 2016
	District Six	Change of name from Zonnebloem	Western Cape	Suburb	17 December 2019

 

Reply:

1. Due to the integration process of the two formerly separate Departments; that is Department of Sport and Recreation and the Department Arts and Culture. The collation of information and integration of the information is taking longer than anticipated. Once the process is done and information verified we will forward to the Honourable Member.

Reply:

The Department recognizes that access to participation opportunities cannot be realized without provision of sporting facilities at the community level and at the school sport which both will act as feeders. The transformation of sport requires a multi-pronged approach which has fundamentals embedded in the lower level of participation to maximize access.

Whilst recognizing that provision of sport facilities is primarily a Constitutional Responsibility of Municipalities, the Department with its limited financial resources has over the years been providing multi-sport courts particularly in schools, community gyms and play parks.

This we believe will contribute significantly in the transformation of sport in all sporting codes to reflect the demographics of our society.

Notwithstanding the fact that talent identification, athlete development and athlete preparation is the responsibility of the Federations at National. Provincial and Local Level, the Department has been implementing the Schools Sport Programme. Through the MoU with DBE, the Department has been able to fully implement its part of the MoU i.e. deliver the school sport district tournaments, assist learners to participate at the provincial and national school sport championships. Annually we assist about 2500 schools with the equipment and attire. We also provide teachers responsible for School Sport with capacity building programmes in various skills like Sport coaching, administration and first aid.

The Department also has a Club Development Programme. This programme is meant to ensure that there is a structured process to support the community leagues in the provinces which are implemented with the Sport Federations.

In addition to these interventions the Department has been implementing the Athlete Support Programme.

Athletes supported through the scientific support programme seeks to provide dedicated support to identified talented athletes identified by National Federations to reach their optimal performance.

Athletes are also supported through the Provincial Sports Academies by providing dedicated support to talented athletes who are at a provincial level with the potential of progressing to national level of the through high performance sport system.

In addition, athletes are supported through the Sports Bursary programme which targets 50 athletes a year. While the number of athletes seems to be miniscule for any meaningful impact to be made, the reality is that as new intakes enter the programme, others exit on having completed Grade 12. Support is given to athletes who have been identified by different Sport Federations during the National School Sport Championships and then placed into Sport focus schools. The support provides R100 000 per athlete per year from Grade 8-12 for 5 years. Support is provided in particular, to previously disadvantaged individuals (women and athletes with disabilities) remains critical in Governments endeavour to achieve transformation in sport.

Reply:

1(a) The R1 million is allocated for the awareness material, to be distributed to all our 412 offices based in all provinces, on the fight against Gender Based Violence. R800 000 of the budget will be used for promotional materials, namely posters, pamphlets, banners and booklets. R200 000 for transport by participants for awareness sessions/workshops, hiring of venues and accommodation for participants and facilitators.

b(i) For Kwazulu Natal seminar, the Department spent R12 700 (This excludes the transport cost to transport officials to the event since they were using DHA vehicles) and for Eastern Cape the Department spent R69 000 (excluding transport amount).

(ii) The virtual Disability Forum Workshop costs were those for data.

(iii) The intended interventions are going to be hosted on virtual platform and therefore the cost will only be for data, therefore the expected cost will be around R5000.

2. Yes, the agendas and copies of presentations.

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Reply:

The Department incurred the following costs in relation to Mr Mdekazi for the period 1 May 2019 and during the National State of Disaster period :

Category	Cost
Accommodation/ domestic air travel/ Car hire and transfers	R 1 763 878.00

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Reply:

The following expenses were incurred by the Members of the National Rapid Response Task Team for the period 1 March 2019 and during the National State of Disaster period.

Name of official	Category	Cost
Mr Zolile Burnsncamashe	Accommodation/ domestic air travel/ Car hire and transfers	R 306 296
Mr Lekgotla Dichoetlise	Car hire and transfers	R 116 709
Mr Mahle Khuzani	Accommodation/ domestic air travel/ Car hire and transfers	R 283 800
Ms Dudu Manana	Accommodation/ Car hire	R 48 319
Mr Mzwakhe Masoue	Accommodation/ domestic air travel/ Car hire and transfers	R 468 446
Mr Maxwele Chumani	Accommodation/ domestic air travel/ Car hire and transfers	R 335 875
Mr Mogomotsi Mogodiri	Car hire/domestic accommodation	R 53 216
Dr Mandisa Mokwena	Accommodation/ domestic air travel/ Car hire and transfers	R 27 709
Ms Carla Motau	Car Hire	R 59 801
Mr Likhaya Ngqezana	Accommodation/ domestic air travel/ Car hire and transfers	R 543 363
Mr Simphiwe Ngxakeni	Accommodation/ domestic air travel/ Car hire and laundry	R 386 727
Ms Nolonwabo Quanta	Accommodation/ domestic air travel/ Car hire and transfers	R355 622
Ms Debbie Raphuthi	Accommodation/ domestic air travel/ Car hire and transfers	R 112 742.00
Ms Suliwe Shilwayi	Accommodation/ domestic air travel/ Car hire and transfers	R 488 736
Mr Samuel Thembani	Car hire and domestic accommodation	R 144 422
TOTAL	R 3 732 795

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Reply:

Draft Reply

The Department of Home Affairs doesn’t have a counter strategic litigation unit and therefore we are unable to give responses on the question. We however have a Branch responsible for Counter Corruption and also a Litigation Directorate under Chief Directorate Legal Services.

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Reply:

The question has been referred to provincial education departments for detailed information. The response will be forwarded as soon as all responses have been received and collated.

Reply:

With regards to the question on learner pregnancy, it is necessary to note the difficulties in reporting accurate information on the number of learners that are pregnant at schools.  The school Principal or school Administrator captures the information on the South African School Administration and Management System (SA-SAMS), provided that the learners declare their pregnancy. There are many instances where the Principal might not be aware of a learner being pregnant, as it is not declared; and therefore, it cannot be recorded.  Furthermore, societal norms regarding teenage pregnancy, may prohibit learners from reporting that they are pregnant; hence there is under-reporting of teenage pregnancy on SA-SAMS.  The Department uses the General Household Survey (GHS), which provides the best information on learner pregnancy statistics.  Given that the GHS survey is sample-based, and that the proportion of learners that report pregnancy is very low, the actual number of pregnancies should be interpreted with extreme caution.

Reply:

The North West Provincial Head of Examinations made contact with the Principal of Hebron Technical and Commercial High school and the principal confirmed that all learners that wrote the full examination at the school in November 2019 and November 2020  have been resulted.

However, there are seventeen candidates who have incomplete results in the November 2019 examination, due to them being absent for one or more subjects during the November 2019 examination. However, there is no record that these candidates with incomplete results, registered to write the examination in the subjects for which they were absent, in November 2020. 

It will therefore be appreciated, if the names and identity numbers of candidates that claim to have written the examination and not resulted, could be forwarded to the Department of Basic Education, so that these specific candidates can be investigated.   

Reply:

With regards to the question on learner pregnancy, it is necessary to note the difficulties in reporting accurate information on the number of learners that are pregnant at schools.  The school Principal or school Administrator captures the information on the South African School Administration and Management System (SA-SAMS), provided that the learners declare their pregnancy.  There are many instances where the Principal might not be aware of a learner being pregnant, as it is not declared; and therefore, it cannot be recorded.  Furthermore, societal norms regarding teenage pregnancy may prohibit learners from reporting that they are pregnant; hence, there is under-reporting of teenage pregnancy on SA-SAMS.  The Department uses the General Household Survey (GHS), which provides the best information on learner pregnancy statistics.  Given that the GHS survey is sample-based, and that the proportion of learners that report pregnancy is very low, the actual number of pregnancies should be interpreted with extreme caution.

Reply:

1. The total number of illegal foreign nationals received at the Lindela Repatriation Centre for the period 1 January 2020 to 1 August 2021 is 17514.

2. 16 782 foreign nationals were successfully deported.

(3)(a-b) As per the table below:

Released to avoid 120 days in detention, due to closure of the borders	Released after claiming asylum	Released and handed over to the family as they were very sick to avoid death in detention	Released from the facility to arresting officer for further investigation. e.g. Claiming to be South African and Asylum permit holders
573	141	7	11

(4) The costing of the housing is not calculated on a daily basis according to the current Service Level Agreement. It is separated according to 3 categories and these are on an occupancy of 1 500 persons, including the items:

Fixed – R6,057,779.04

General Maintenance, Group support and shared services, Insurance, Kitchen Fees, Licence and Subscriptions, Medicines and Medical Services, Office Automation, Pest Control, Professional Services, Property Rental, Security, Staffing, VPN Connectivity, Cost of Sales General, Vehicle Expenses (lease payments and repairs, maintenance and other)

Head Count – R1,193,550.19

Food costs, Consumables, Laundry, Utilities (including Water, Electricity and Municipality rates)

The total per month is R7, 251,329.23 for an average occupancy of up to 1500 inmates per month.

END

Reply:

1(a)(i) Crew Leader Type 2: the incumbent must have Fire Fighter training, one (1) year experience, completed and passed a Crew Leader Type 2 training programme.

(a)(ii) Crew Leader Type 1: the incumbent must have Fire Fighter training, two (2) years of experience, Crew Leader Type 2 training, completed and passed Crew Leader Type 1 training programme.

b). Base Manager: they are normally recruited from Crew Leader Type 1 group, dependent on the needs of the Working on Fire (WoF) Programme and Partner (A partner can be an Entity, namely South African National Parks (SANParks), Municipality, or Landowner).

c) Regional Manager: all Type 1 Crew Leaders are eligible to apply for a Regional Manager position if and when required, through normal transparent recruitment processes.

2(a)(i) Crew Leader Type 2 = R246.95 per day

(a)(ii) Crew Leader Type 1 = R303.65 per day

b) Base Manager = R385.00 per day

c) Regional Manager= R16 500.00 per month

3(a) The WoF Programme has an annual turnover of approximately 100/ of Fire Fighters, so roughly 450 of the current 4 500 on average employed per year. The average length of service ranges from 2-5 years.

(b) The total number of new recruits trained every year is dependent on turnover as well as budget availability.

4. The number of Fire Fighters recruited is dependent on budget availability. An increased budget can cater for more Fire Fighters. Presently, the WoF Programme has around 4 500 Fire fighters.

Regards

MS B D CREECY, MP

MINISTER OF FORESTRY, FISHERIES AND THE ENVIRONMENT

DATE: .31/08/2021

Reply:

Although SANParks has no legal obligation to provide general medical services to the residents or visitors of the Kruger National Park, it is in SANParks interest to retain the provision of such essential services that include, but not limited to, emergency and occupational health services. In addition to the medical services provided by General Practitioners (at the Skukuza Medical Centre), a Clinic in Skukuza is open five days a week and available to the public. The Clinic provides a range of services including primary health care, and is able to provide support for emergencies.

The relationship of the doctor to patients at the Skukuza Medical Centre is a private relationship and is not a service provided by SANParks. However, as the service is provided on SANParks properly it has to be treated like other commercial ventures and is subject to public procurement processes.

The provision of medical services at KNP was impacted by the termination of services of the previous doctor at very short notice due to non-fulfilment of contractual obligations. As a result, despite SANParks efforts, there was not a smooth hand over between the previous and current doctors.

SANParks secured the services of Dr L Masithi Incorporated (Practice No. 0578169) - effective 01 June 2021 for a three month period ending on 31 August 2021 on an emergency procurement as per National Treasury SCM Practice note no. 3 of 2016/2017.

SANParks is redefining the scope of occupational and general medical services required in the Kruger National Park. This is with a view to the procurement of a long term (minimum five years) service provider more relevant to the emergency and occupational health needs of the Park. A RFQ is in the interim being finalised for a three month appointment (1 September — 30 November) whilst the longer term procurement is being completed.

The Medical practice at Kruger National Park (KNP) was not permanently closed, there has been a continuous medical service provided in the Kruger National Park by private doctors who are appointed through a tender process.

Dr L Masithi Incorporated was appointed; and

Dr L Masithi started working on 01 June 2021.

The Medical practice is offering a full spectrum of medical services on Weekdays (7am — 12 noon and 1pm — 4pm) and Saturdays (7am — 12 noon) and after hours emergency services.

KNP has a budget of approximately R1 million per annum for the newly appointed doctor to provide specified services. The budget includes monthly retainer payment and costs for equipment and operations. In addtion, all equipment needed for a doctor to run a practice is available and the equipment is owned by SANParks.

Files have been requested from the previous doctor and to date there has been no response as

per KNPs request. Several attempts were made to retrieve the files from the previous doctor without success. The newly appointed doctor has initiated a process of opening a new file for every patient that comes for consultation.

Regards

MS B D CREECY, MP

MINISTER OF FORESTRY, FISHERIES AND THE ENVIRONMENT

DATE:

Reply:

1.(a) Teams made up of participants of the Government’s Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) have been employed to manually remove Salvinia minima on the Hartbeespoort, Roodeplaat, Roodekopjes and Bon Accord dams.

2. Tenders have been awarded to small, medium and micro enterprises (SMMEs) to complete the work:

a. Hartbeespoort Dam — 7 SMMEs
b. Roodeplaat Dam —4 SMMEs
c. Roodekopjes Dam —6 SMMEs
d. Bon Accord Dam -1 SMME

The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) is finalising the contracting process for these tenders.

3. The DFFE supported the Centre for Biological Control to import biocontrol agents into quarantine in early 2021 for testing. The scientific process is long and together with obtaining the necessray approvals, the process may take a while. These agents will have to go through rigorous tests to ensure that they are host specific to Salvinia minima before they can be released into South Africa. Therefore, these agents will not be ready for release by Spring 2021.

Regards

MS B D CREECY, MP

MINISTER OF FORESTRY, FISHERIES AND THE ENVIRONMENT

DATE: 3/09/2021

Reply:

As indicated in the Localisation Policy Statement, in a society with extraordinary levels of unemployment and poverty, all efforts will need to be made to find commercially sustainable ways to create new jobs in the private sector, to complement what can be done through public employment opportunities. New job growth will be stimulated by demand for the products and services so produced – these can come from a combination of expanded domestic demand and increased levels of exports. To create jobs on scale, both these drivers of new private sector job growth must be pursued.

Localisation must focus on strategic industries, defined by their capacity to be labour-absorbing or providers of critical goods or significant export earners. Localisation can provide such strategic industries, as well as other infant industries, with the space and opportunity to develop and to become globally competitive. This strategy has been followed in a number of countries, including in East Asia, where advanced manufacturing sectors have flourished under a focused strategy to direct and focus demand for goods and services towards those produced locally. The drive to create competitiveness is thus key to ensuring that investment in localisation provides the long-term dividend the South African economy recovers.

The process followed to set a target for localisation and finalise a list of products involved inter alia research on import levels, a comparative analysis of global import levels in leading economies, a number of meetings with business executives in specific sectors or from firms in specific product markets, review of the Master Plans applicable for sectors, consideration of the products that have been designated by the state for local procurement by public entities in terms of applicable legislation and engagement with social partners at Nedlac, resulting in agreements on targets and products.

First, from June 2020, Government commenced discussions with a number of different business groups, such as the Consumer Goods Council of SA and CEOs of different sectors. Separate meetings were held inter alia with CEOs of the following sectors:

• Fast-food operators;
• Grocery retailers;
• Food and beverage manufacturers;
• Clothing, textile, footwear and leather retailers and manufacturers;
• Hardware retailers; and
• Construction companies.

Discussions also took place with Business Unity SA leaders and with firms.

These discussions focussed on ways to develop a partnership between the private sector and the public sector to promote the deeper industrialisation of the SA economy, through a significant reduction in the level of imported products and considered what would be pragmatic and achievable targets over a reasonable period of time; and the identification of potential products that could be localised.

Second, the Department compiled and evaluated data on the import levels of different products and in a number of cases, shared data with business representatives, to help identify products that could be localised.

For example, the research showed that SA imported R9,1bn of edible-oils during 2019. Work was done on the local capacity in SA to be able to supply the market. Consideration was given to the decision by a large importer to refine a significant quantity of palm oil locally, adding at least 20% local value in the process.

Research was conducted on the comparative position of other leading economies, in respect of imports measured against GDP. The results of the study showed that South Africa has an over-propensity to import goods which could otherwise be produced in South Africa. Every year, the South African economy spends approximately 25% of the national wealth created, on goods imported from other countries. (See TABLE below.)

 

This propensity is far greater than in other similar countries and is out of line with our developmental needs, and impedes the opportunity for South Africa to develop its manufacturing capacity across carefully-identified selected strategic industries to take advantage of the enormous export potential, particularly in the context of the African Continental Free Trade Area.

Third, the work done with firms and associations at sector level that led to industry Master Plans being developed, were used to identify both specific products and opportunities to localise.

By way of example, the auto industry set a target to localise the components used in SA-assembled vehicles, from 39% to 60% over a 15 year period. In the sugar industry, the parties agreed to improve local sourcing from 60% to initially 80% and thereafter to improve it further. In the poultry industry, R1.5 billion was committed by local producers to expand production, with an additional more than 1 million chickens produced in South Africa per week during 2020, when compared to the prior year. In the clothing industry, retailers committed to improving the level of local procurement by 21 percentage points over a 10 year period to 2030.

Fourth, the Department undertook a review of products included in the designated public procurement list to identify further products which the private sector could be encouraged to localise. These products had been designated over a number of years and the demand available from the public sector can be enhanced by collaboration with the private sector. For a complete list of designated products, see http://www.thedtic.gov.za/sectors-and-services-2/industrial-development/industrial-procurement/.

Fifth, Government engaged social partners at Nedlac in August and September 2020 in an economic recovery plan, which resulted in a Nedlac Agreement reached in October 2020, that contained a number of pillars, including localisation.

The Agreement provided inter alia as follows:

Strategic localisation for jobs and growth

Social partners recognise that localisation and import replacement have significant potential for job retention and creation, the development of new SMMEs and start ups and the initiation of new technology platforms that can strengthen South Africa’s human resource endowment. Further, import replacement lowers South Africa’s vulnerability to global value-chain disruptions in strategic sectors.

The social partners agree to work jointly to:

• Reduce the proportion of imported intermediate and finished-goods;
• Improve the efficiency of local producers; and
• Develop export competitive sectors that can expand the sales of South African made products on the continent and beyond. They thus commit to:

…  Implement measurable and significant increases (by volume and value) in public and private-sector procurement from local manufacturers across value-chains set out in Annexure B by, inter alia:

• 1. Establishing targets for improvement of current levels of localisation in value chains, with the first set of targets to be announced within six weeks; and subsequent targets to be materially completed by the end of November 2020;
  2. Establishing supplier development programmes, as appropriate, on a sectoral or large firm basis;
  3. Expanding the platform used to locally manufacture personal protective equipment (PPE) to other targeted sectors and large volume items where practical and feasible; and
  4. Ensuring that public and private sector infrastructure investment is underpinned by the procurement of locally-manufactured inputs and capital equipment where practical and feasible.

…

Ramp up buy-local campaigns through inter alia:

• • Joint public awareness, education and social media campaigns;
  • Retailer promotions;
  • Clearer labelling of South African manufactured products;
  • A commitment to promote ‘buy local’ statements;
  • Training of procurement entities in the public and private sector; and
  • Working with buyers and procurement entities to support and develop programmes to maximise orders with local producers.

The Agreement contained the following value-chains in Annexure B, which the parties agreed should be the primary focus of localisation:

“[NEDLAC-AGREED] VALUE CHAINS FOR PRIORITY ACTION IN RESPECT OF LOCALISATION

Agro-processing value chain, including poultry, sugar, oils, grains, juice concentrates and dairy products used in the food and grocery industries.

Health-care value-chains: pharmaceuticals, personal protective equipment and medical equipment, (e.g. ventilators) used in public and private healthcare facilities.

Basic consumer goods: clothing and footwear, home textiles, consumer electronic products and appliances (including televisions, mobile phones, and white goods like fridges, stoves and washing machines), household hardware products, packaging material, furniture.

Capital goods: equipment and industrial inputs particularly used in infrastructure projects, mining, agriculture, the green economy and digital infrastructure.

Construction-driven: value-chains, such as cement, steel, piping (plastic and steel), engineered products and earth-moving equipment.

Transport rolling stock: automobile and rail assembly and component production, in preparation for the African Continental Free Trade Area.”

A working group with senior representatives of the Nedlac constituencies was composed, led by the CEO of BUSA and the general secretaries of some of the largest labour federations, which considered proposals on localisation. In addition, a number of bilateral meetings took place between Government and BUSA, which worked on establishing a quantitative target on localisation. A number of product-specific suggestions and proposals were considered. Discussions took place with organised labour, who generally favoured a robust and ambitious target. The discussions identified those products that were regarded as capable of implementation or where significant opportunity existed.

The results of the bilateral discussions were shared with the other Nedlac parties and the Nedlac working group was also able to draw on the work on trade flows, compiled by Government. Finally, a pragmatic target was agreed based on all the available information, the value of a metric against which progress could be measured and a recognition that the parties will need to approach implementation with flexibility, with the first two years setting the platform for greater localisation in subsequent years.

On 14 December 2020, Nedlac agreed to a Localisation Targets and Modalities Plan, which contained the following:

“Overview: the framework for the common commitment to promote localisation is set out in the Nedlac Economic Recovery Plan. This document sets out the agreed approach following discussions between BUSA, Government, [Organised labour/Community].

It covers the implementation of the commitments made by social partners, based on:

• A set of targets
• A set of products
• Private sector Champions
• A simple and effective monitoring and reporting arrangement.

Targets (macro):

It is agreed that the parties would use their best efforts to reduce imports of all products (excluding crude oil) into SA by 20%, to be achieved over a 5 year period. Based on the 2019 import data of R1,1 trillion (non-oil imports), this target would entail a reduction of R220 billion and an indicative annual target of R45bn a year in current prices. 

List of Products

The following products, contained in the Nedlac Economic Recovery Plan, will form the list where immediate efforts will be undertaken, with parties adding to the list as further products are identified.

Agro-processing value chain, including

• poultry,
• sugar
• edible oils
• grains
• juice concentrates
• dairy products

Health-care value-chains:

• pharmaceuticals
• personal protective equipment
• ventilators
• other medical equipment

Basic consumer goods:

• clothing
• footwear
• home textiles
• televisions
• mobile phones
• other consumer electronics
• fridges,
• stoves
• washing machines
• household hardware products
• packaging material
• furniture.

Capital goods

• agriculture equipment
• mining equipment
• green economy inputs and components
• digital infrastructure inputs, components and equipment

Construction-driven value-chains, such as

• cement
• steel products
• plastic piping
• steel piping
• engineered products
• earth-moving equipment.

Transport rolling stock:

• automobile assembly
• auto components
• rail assembly
• rail components

Product targets:

In order to achieve the overall goal of a 20% reduction in total non-oil imports, some products will need to have a target above 20% and some will be below this target, based on what is practicable.

To enable the process to start, the parties agree that the general goal will be 20% and this will be adjusted based on the work undertaken, provided they are able to still achieve the overall goal of a 20% reduction.

The targets in this document are indicative and seek to provide a set of goal posts to galvanise social partners towards greater levels of localisation across the value chains identified.”

Subsequently, at the request of the private sector, additional products were added, namely

• wheelie bins
• personal care products
• cleaning materials
• oil and gas value chains
• fire engines
• boats.

To facilitate a partnership, Chief Executive Officers and other senior leaders have agreed to serve as product champions across a number of the product areas (“Localisation Champions”).

The localisation programme will help to stimulate aggregate demand and strengthen support for the local manufacturing sector. This is an added incentive for both domestic and foreign direct investment in the production sectors of the economy.

The government’s policy in this matter is encapsulated in the Policy Statement on Localisation for Jobs and Industrial Growth, which was released on 18 May 2021. The policy is aimed at building local industrial capacity for the domestic market and for export markets. It is not a turn away from engaging in global markets, but it is about changing the terms of the engagement to one where we are no longer mainly an exporter of raw materials.

Implementation of the strategy will not be without challenges – and finding the policy blend and careful execution required to promote deeper levels of localisation, will require drawing on the skills and expertise in the private and public sectors. SA can build on a number of successes with localisation, draw the lessons and scale these up.

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Reply:

(a) Number of incoming calls picked up by the automated welcome voice message
(i) Each office	(ii) Location	(iii) Month
19984	Call centre	January
19306	Call centre	February
0	Call centre	March
0	Call centre	April
3806	Call centre	May
13759	Call centre	June
17425	Call centre	July
15859	Call centre	August
19681	Call centre	September
23393	Call centre	October
19750	Call centre	November
13097	Call centre	December

(b) Number of incoming calls that were answered by staff members (call centre)
(i) Each office	(ii) Location	(iii) Month
11684	Call centre	January
10922	Call centre	February
0	Call centre	March
0	Call centre	April
3526	Call centre	May
12643	Call centre	June
15592	Call centre	July
14218	Call centre	August
16319	Call centre	September
18412	Call centre	October
14706	Call centre	November
9780	Call centre	December

(c) Number of incoming calls disconnected without it being answered
(i) Each office	(ii) Location	(iii) Month
8285	Call centre	January
8372	Call centre	February
0	Call centre	March
0	Call centre	April
280	Call centre	May
1116	Call centre	June
1833	Call centre	July
1641	Call centre	August
3362	Call centre	September
4981	Call centre	October
5044	Call centre	November
3317	Call centre	December

Reply:

(a)(b)(i)(ii)(iii)(iv)
The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) maintains a register of all monetary claims made against it. Please see the register, attached hereto as Annexure A, with all information as requested.

There are currently twenty-four claims with a value greater than R100 000.00 against DFFE. One claim has recently been settled and the remainder of the claims are defended. In three of the claims, DFFE is not the competent authority, and has been misjoined as a party to the proceedings.

Regards

MS B D CREECY, MP

MINISTER OF FORESTRY, FISHERIES AND THE ENVIRONMENT

DATE: ..

Reply:

NSFAS reported that the entity had pre-ordered the first batch of 170 000 laptops for NSFAS funded university and TVET college students in February and March 2021. The timeline for deliverywasdelayedbyaworldwideshortageofcomponentstobuildlaptops. Itisprojected that approximately 160 000 of these devices will be for TVET colleges, whereas the balance is earmarkedfor universities.NSFAS hasprovidedan allocationlistof 61808studentsto the serviceprovider,i.e. 59962TVETcollegestudentsand1846universitystudents.Todate

49 100laptopshavebeendeliveredand theremainderwillbedeliveredbythe endofAugust2021.

It should be noted that although the numbers of university students appear low, there are differentschemes in place across theuniversity system tosupport students, and particularly NSFAS students to obtain devices to support learning. Where universities do not have schemes in place, NSFAS qualifying students receive an annual learning material allowance directly, which they are able to utilise to purchase a device.

Reply:

I have been furnished with a reply to the question submitted, by Ms Thabang Mampane, Commissioner of the National Lotteries Commission.

Ms Mampane’s reply is as follows:

a) “ The National Lotteries Commission is required to fulfil its mandate and ensure that the Commission performs its functions efficiently and effectively in compliance with this Act and any other applicable law. The NLC applies the principles of openness and transparency to advise the Minister on the efficacy of legislation pertaining to lotteries and ancillary matters, exercises its power to institute legal proceedings to properly discharge its functions and responsibilities and approach any court for any order the board deems appropriate for effective regulation and enforcement of the Lotteries Act.

In order to fulfil the above legislative requirements, law firms are chosen on the basis of expertise, skills, availability, capacity and urgency of the matters amongst others. The principle of rotation is always one that plays a part in which firm gets the brief, however the above criterion should not be viewed in isolation as capability of executing the work together with proven track record becomes key.

b) Ndobela Lamola Inc has been duly appointed through an SCM processes to serve on the NLC legal panel for two consecutive terms. The firm would have been issued with instructions that have overlapped to other financial years resulting in protracted matters that inevitably incur legal costs equivalent to the time spent on each matter. This firm specialises in conducting investigations and a bulk of the matters they have been instructed to do would commence as investigations and thereafter lead to labour and/or litigation matters which they would be requested to continue with such instructions due to it being a more efficient and effective manner of managing the brief.

Fees paid to Attorneys vary and include disbursements that would relate to travel and accommodation and those that would have been paid to other professionals outside the firm, for instance, in cases where consultants were utilised to advice in complex matters, the brief of junior and senior counsel and/or expert witnesses called in to testify. The notion of Attorney’s fees needs to be understood in context of how legal practice works.

c) (i) The Makatse matter commenced as a purely labour relations matter wherein a Disciplinary Hearing was held, thereafter the matter was subsequently referred to the CCMA situated in East London. The employee opted to abandon the CCMA process and lodged proceedings in the High Court situated in East London. The NLC defended and the matter is still ongoing. It is worthy to note that the NLC was successful in the High Court proceedings, and costs were awarded in favour of the NLC, such costs will be duly recovered. An application for an appeal was subsequently lodged by Makatse and the outcome of those proceedings are still pending.

(ii) Legal fees were spent on chairperson and evidence leader’s fees, attorney’s fees, counsel fees both junior and senior counsel, expert witnesses, travel and accommodation for trial that was held in the East London High Court for 5 days that included over 10 witness and counsel travelling outside of East London to attend the trial. Numerous postponements that were outside of the NLC’s control would have contributed to the escalation in cost.

(iii) The history of the Makatse matter is articulated in (i) above which informs reasons for costs incurred. Costs related thereto were in line with reasonable costs associated with professional services rendered for successful pursuance of instituting legal proceedings to properly discharge our functions and responsibilities in the best interest of the National Lotteries Commission. The Commission was successful in the High Court proceedings, and costs were awarded in favour of the NLC, such costs will be duly recovered.”

-END-

Reply:

Universities

Institution	University of Mpumalanga
Did youhaveacertification backlog bytheendofJuly 2021?	Yes
Whatarethereasonsforthe certification backlogs and	560StudentsowingfeestotheamountofR10575321.62
On what date will it be cleared?	Whenthefeeshavebeenpaidintermsoftheuniversity’s policy.
Institution	SefakoMakgatho University
Did youhaveacertification backlog bytheendofJuly 2021?	Yes
Whatarethereasonsforthe certification backlogs?	The following are the reasons for the backlog: 1. In terms ofthe university’srules, degreeand diploma certificates shall not be released tostudents until alloutstanding debts havebeensettled.There aretwo categories of backlogs:  Historic (from 2015 to 2020) - 1 690  2021 - 992 Total - 2 682 2. TheUniversitydoesnotpostcertificatestostudents toavoidthemgettinglost.Studentsareexpectedtocollect their certificates or todecide for somebody tocollect on their behalf or to collect them using a courier service.
On what date will it be cleared?	It will depend on when: students pay their debt; or those who are not owing, come to collect them.

Institution	Rhodes University
Did youhaveacertification backlog by the end of July 2021?	Yes
Whatarethereasonsforthe certification backlogs?	Duetothevirtualgraduationceremoniesof2020and 2021, students have not collected their parchments or arranged couriering thereof.We are again reminding students ofthis. Some students are yet toenter into an agreement contract with the university in terms of outstanding fees
On what date will it be cleared?	Studentsarebeingremindedtoarrangeforcollectionor couriering of parchments.
Institution	University of Limpopo
Did youhaveacertification backlog by the end of July 2021?	Yes
Whatarethereasonsforthe certification backlogs?	All certificates are ready. The challengewas their collectionasitcoincidedwiththethirdwaveoftheCOVID- 19 pandemic.
On what date will it be cleared?	Thecertificatesarebeingcourieredtograduates.The process will end by 17 September 2021.
Institution	Cape Peninsula University of Technology
Did youhaveacertification backlog by the end of July 2021?	Yes
Whatarethereasonsforthe certification backlogs?	CPUTSmartGraduationwasconcludedon29June2021. On30June2021,duringlockdownlevel4,whileuniversity staff were requested to work from home, Assessment and Graduation Centre staff were granted permission by the InstitutionalCovid-19Clustertocommencetheprocessof sendingallgraduationcertificatestostudentsviacourier

	services. CPUT had 7 149 certificates to process. The process involved the following: Onlineconfirmationfromallgraduatesforup-to- date contact information and physical addresses during lockdown level 4. Confirmation from the courier service provider that they will be able to manage the workload. Ensure Covid-19 protocols were met in our workspace. Update and statistics to date: 5 200 Certificates according to contact information received from graduates were sent successfully. 163Errorswerereceivedfrom theserviceprovider with contact details concerns and no responses at the point of contact. This list is now a prioritytomatch thelist with emails of concern about delayed delivery. Errors are corrected as we receive correct information and courier packages are dispatched. Theserviceproviderreporteddelaysduetostaff shortages for various reasons. We havebeen granted access to generate our own waybills to increase the number generated per day, despite the delays at the service provider.
On what date will it be cleared?	30 September 2021
Institution	Mangosuthu University of Technology
Did youhaveacertification backlog by the end of July 2021?	Yes
Whatarethereasonsforthe certification backlogs?	ThebacklogrelatestoNSFASstudents,asNSFAShas not settled the debt for all NSFAS students.

On what date will it be cleared?	AssoonasNSFASsettlesthedebts,certificateswillbe issued to NSFAS students.
Institution	Central University of Technology
Did youhaveacertification backlog by the end of July 2021?	Yes
Whatarethereasonsforthe certification backlogs and	Thefirstrelatestooutstandingfees.Secondly,certificates thatweresentvia courierswerereturnedtotheuniversity because the recipients were not at the delivery address.
On what date will it be cleared?	Thereisnospecificdateindicatedforclearance.However, Managementisengaging possibleapproaches/strategies toaddress thismatter.Thecampaignwillbeongoinguntil resolved.
Institution	UNISA
Did youhaveacertification backlog by the end of July 2021?	Yes
Whatarethereasonsforthe certification backlogs and	There is a delay in the issuing certificates because of the opening and closure of the university informed by regulations. Currently, autumn certificates are being issued in different regional offices.
On what date will it be cleared?	Anticipating the clearing thereof in October 2021.

Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Colleges

TheDepartmenthasmadesignificantstridesregardingthereductionofcertificationbacklogs. AdedicatedtaskteamcomprisingtheDepartment,SITAandUmalusihasmanagedtoreduce thecertificationbacklog(historicalbacklog)by96.81%.All eligiblestudents whowrote examinationsandsatisfiedtherequirements,theDepartmenthasoverthepastyearreleased certificates to colleges within 90 working days after the release of results.

Sector Education and Training Authorities (SETA)

SETA	Agriculture Sector Education and Training Authority
Did youhaveacertification backlog by the end of July 2021?	Yes
Whatarethereasonsforthe certification backlogs and	The COVID-19 pandemic risk-adjusted strategy alert levels significantly affected the certification process, as documents had to be manually processed. Awaiting training providers to close gaps identified during the verification.
On what date will it be cleared?	30 November 2021
SETA	WholesaleandRetailSectorEducationandTraining Authority
Did youhaveacertification backlog by the end of July 2021?	Yes
Whatarethereasonsforthe certification backlogs?	W&RSETA did not have an information management system to produce certificates. A service provider has been appointed to assist.
On what date will it be cleared?	30 September 2021
SETA	ChemicalIndustriesEducationandTrainingAuthority
Did youhaveacertification backlog by the end of July 2021?	Yes
Whatarethereasonsforthe	The COVID-19 pandemic risk-adjusted strategy alert levelssignificantlyaffectedthecertificationprocess,as

certification backlogs?	documents had to be manually processed.
On what date will it be cleared?	30 November 2021
SETA	Manufacturing, Engineeringand Related Services Sector Education and Training Authority
Did youhaveacertification backlog by the end of July 2021?	Yes
Whatarethereasonsforthe certification backlogs?	The COVID-19 pandemicrisk-adjusted strategy alert levels significantly affected the certification process.
On what date will it be cleared?	30 September 2021
SETA	Banking Sector Education and Training Authority
Did youhaveacertification backlog by the end of July 2021?	Yes
Whatarethereasonsforthe certification backlogs?	The backlog was caused by insourcing the hosting of the Learner Management System. The process included the acquisition of Microsoft credits for hosting the system in the cloud. The procurement of the credits has been finalised.
On what date will it be cleared?	30 September 2021
SETA	Insurance Sector Education and Training Authority
Did youhaveacertification backlog by the end of July 2021?	Yes
Whatarethereasonsforthe certification backlogs?	Some skills development providers closed their businesses before learning achievements were presented for quality assurance and certification of the enrolled learners.Inmostcases,norecordsareavailableforthese

	learners. Most learning programmes were extended in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This caused a delay in the completion and certification of learners. The certification award process is underway for learners who successfully completed the programmes.
On what date will it be cleared?	30 December 2021
SETA	Culture,Art,Tourism.HospitalityandSportSector Education and Training Authority
Did youhaveacertification backlog by the end of July 2021?	Yes
Whatarethereasonsforthe certification backlogs and	Some skills development providers have not loaded the assessmentsoftheirlearners.Thisprocessisrequiredto generate the certificates.
On what date will it be cleared?	31 December 2021
SETA	Services Sector Education and Training Authority
Did youhaveacertification backlog by the end of July 2021?	Yes
Whatarethereasonsforthe certification backlogs and	The printing and issuing of certificates and/or statements of results canonly be performed onsite. The COVID-19 pandemic lockdown restrictions limited office access at various intervals to officials who quality assures, print and issue certificates and/or statements of results. Notwithstanding, the main reason for the current backlog is due to the Learner Management Information System being down for 3 months from May to July 2021.
On what date will it be	31 December 2021

cleared?
SETA	Transport Education and Training Authority
Did youhaveacertification backlog by the end of July 2021?	Yes
Whatarethereasonsforthe certification backlogs and	The COVID-19 risk-adjusted strategy alert levels had negative implications about certification. Certification is a highly sensitive matter and cannot be completed while working remotely for security purposes.
On what date will it be cleared?	31 December 2021
SETA	Energy andWater Sector Education and Training Authority
Did youhaveacertification backlog by the end of July 2021?	Yes
Whatarethereasonsforthe certification backlogs and	The COVID-19 risk-adjusted strategy alert levels had a negative impact regarding certification processes as trade test centres were closed during certain alert levels, coupled with restricted access of SETA staff to the office impacted the certification process.
On what date will it be cleared?	30 November 2021
SETA	Health andWelfare Sector Education and Training Authority
Did youhaveacertification backlog by the end of July 2021?	Yes
Whatarethereasonsforthe certification backlogs and	Marko Institute,a skills development provider (SDP) is currentlyuploading theassessmentsontheHWSETA system, specifically for the Child and Youth Care Worker qualification and the Social Auxiliary Work

	qualification. The SDP currently does not meet the requirementstoapplyforanextensionofscopeastheydo not have a current tax clearance certificate, which is a requirement for this application. The service provider, National Association of Child Care Workers'(NCCW) taxaccreditationcertificateexpired,and they did not have access to the system after the expiry of theiraccreditation.TheSDPhassincebeenre-accredited, and they are currently uploading the assessments. The due date is three weeks after the completion of the uploadingof assessments by theSDP. Theuploadingof assessments is for Social Auxiliary Services. The date for issuing certificates for Ancillary Health Care and for the NationalAssociationofChildCareWorkerscertificationis 22 October 2021.
On what date will it be cleared?	30 September 2021
SETA	Public Service Sector Education and Training Authority
Did youhaveacertification backlog by the end of July 2021?	Yes
Whatarethereasonsforthe certification backlogs and	The SETA is withholding the issuing of certificates as the skillsdevelopmentprovideriscurrentlyunderinvestigation for alleged improper conduct. The PSETA has decided to institute an independent investigation into this matter to assess the veracity of the allegations. The outcome of the investigation will determine whether the SETA issues the certificate or not.
On what date will it be cleared?
SETA	Local GovernmentSector Education and Training Authority

Did youhaveacertification backlog by the end of July 2021?	Yes
Whatarethereasonsforthe certification backlogs and	The learner documents were misplaced between the provincial and national offices, which resulted in the delays of trade testing for learners. An internal investigation on thematterwill be conducted. TheSETA will take the necessary disciplinary action against the responsible individuals by imposing consequence management.
On what date will it be cleared?	30 November 2021

Reply:

 

1. (a) What is the duration of training for recruits on the Working on Fire (WOF) programme prior to them being stationed in a base and (b) how does this compare with the training provided to a firefighter;
2. what is the (a) stipend paid to a WOF participant and (b) average salary paid to a firefighter;
3. what are the working hours of a (a) WOF participant and (b) firefighter on a monthly basis?

1844. THE MINISTER OF FORESTRY, FISHERIES AND THE ENVIRONMENT REPLIES:

1(a)

The Working on Fire (WoF) Programme is one of the initiatives of the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE). It contributes to maintaining ecologically acceptable fire regimes within fire-prone biomes of the country and protection for the country’s economy from the damages caused by veld & forest (wildland) fires. The DFFE implements the WoF Programme based on the Government’s Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) model. The WoF Programme recruits EPWP participants who undergo a vigorous 24 day training programme, consisting of:

Basic Fire Fighting skills.

• • Advance Fire Fighting skills (yellow card).
  • Skills training such as Brushcutter Operator, Chainsaw Operator, Herbicide application, SHE Representative, First Aid.

1. The Structural Firefighter training is for a 3-month fire-fighting period. The training differs in that it is aimed at fighting structural fires for example fires in buildings, shacks and houses. WoF Programme Fire Fighters are trained only in the suppression of wildfires according to the National Veld and Fire Act, 1998 (Act No. 101 of 1998)

2(a)

WoF Programme Fire Fighters are employed under the conditions of the EPWP, and stipends are accordingly determined.

The Minister of Labour in consultation with NEDLAC issued an amended Code of Good Practice for EPWP in terms of the Ministerial Determination. In this Determination, it is agreed upon to reduce unemployment, which is one of the greatest challenges facing South Africa. The government has undertaken several initiatives to address unemployment and poverty, including the labour-intensive EPWP, funded by the government. The programme includes the acquisition of skills either through accredited or experiential training, which forms an integral part of the EPWP. The Code provides guidelines for the protection of workers engaged in EPWP, taking into account the need for workers to have basic rights, the objectives of the programmes and the resources implications for the government.

Employers must pay workers at least the minimum rate as stipulated in the Ministerial Determination on EPWP. Workers are paid for the number of tasks completed. Fire-fighters are paid at a daily rate. The fire fighters are also paid a training allowance in the event they are required to attend agreed training programmes. The training allowance should be equal to 100% of the daily rate. The EPWP wage is approved by the Department of Public Works, annually.

The current approved rate for 2021/2022 financial year is R122.05 per day per 8 hours worked. This can change depending on the skills and range of job types that form part of the WoF Programme EPWP participants., e.g. a Fire Fighter that is required to have a chainsaw operating qualification is paid R136.85 per day for 8 hours of work.

2(b) Structural Fire Fighters are remunerated according to the Municipal grading and can start from

+/-R10 000.00 per month excluding benefits such as:

• • Medical aid

Pension

• • Group Life insurance, etc.

3(a) Normal working hours Out of Fire Season is 40 hours per week (8 hours per day for 5 days a week). During Fire Season, the working hours remain at 40 hours per week, although the working days are extended to 7 days a week. Fire Fighters get days off to ensure that they do not exceed working more than 40 hours a week.

1. Structural Fire Fighters (Municipal) operate on a dayshift/nightshift system with alternative days off in between shifts. The shift system is subject to change from Municipality to Municipality.

Shifts are as follows:

• • 8 hours x 5 days a week
  • 12-hour shifts (2 x dayshifts and 2 x nightshifts per week)
  • 24-hour shifts (ranging from 2 on duty and 1 day off duty)

Regards

MS B D CREECY, MP

MINISTER OF FORESTRY, FISHERIES AND THE ENVIRONMENT

DATE: .

Reply:

(a)(b) Section 87A(1)(a) of the National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act, 2004 (Act No. 10 of 2004) (NEMBA), “the Minister is the issuing authority responsible for deciding an application for a permit for the carrying of a restricted activity involving specimen of a listed threatened or protected species—(i) in a national protected area; (ii) that is a marine species; or (iii) applied for by an official, on behalf of—(aa) a provincial department or provincial organ of state responsible for the conservation of biodiversity in a province; (bb) a national protected area; (cc) the South African National Biodiversity Institute; or (dd) an organ of state in the national sphere of government".

In terms of section 87A(2) of NEMBA, the relevant MEC is the issuing authority responsible for deciding an application for any permit not listed in section 87A(1)(a) and for species not listed in terms of section 56 of NEMBA. This means that all applications from private individuals are lodged with the provincial conservation authorities, except as indicated in section 87A(1).

In accordance with the above provisions and application of the above legislation, the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) has neither issued any permits, nor has the DFFE received any permit applications in terms of section 87A(1) of NEMBA relating to the euthanasia of species listed in terms of secfio0 56 of NEMBA in the 2020/202a financial year. This function falls within the purview of the provincial issuing authorities.

Regards

MS B D CREECY, MP

MINISTER OF FORESTRY, FISHERIES AND THE ENVIRONMENT
DATE:

Reply:

A focus on localisation is at the heart of Government’s strategy to create sustainable jobs for South Africa and build the economic base for long-lasting prosperity. The reliance on imports is a challenge to the South African economy in that it makes our business and consumers vulnerable to supply shocks in other parts of the world, amply demonstrated in the Covid-19 pandemic. The undue reliance on imports also means longer lead times to get the necessary goods; and it results in South African businesses being price-takers in international markets. It undermines our strategic autonomy, and it means that we create fewer jobs at home.

At the same time, it is not desirable nor feasible to seek to manufacture all goods in a local economy – there are considerable advantages in a global trading system where countries play to inherent strengths (and create or enhance these). The issue is about an appropriate balance of locally-made and imported goods. In South Africa, it is clear the balance has not been struck at a level that enable sufficient jobs and entrepreneurial opportunities, particularly for young people.

The process followed to set a target for localisation and finalise a list of products involved inter alia research on import levels, a comparative analysis of global import levels in leading economies, a number of meetings with business executives in specific sectors or from firms in specific product markets, review of the Master Plans applicable for sectors, consideration of the products that have been designated by the state for local procurement by public entities in terms of applicable legislation and engagement with social partners at Nedlac, resulting in agreements on targets and products.

First, from June 2020, Government commenced discussions with a number of different business groups, such as the Consumer Goods Council of SA and CEOs of different sectors. Separate meetings were held inter alia with CEOs of the following sectors:

• Fast-food operators;
• Grocery retailers;
• Food and beverage manufacturers;
• Clothing, textile, footwear and leather retailers and manufacturers;
• Hardware retailers; and
• Construction companies.

Discussions also took place with Business Unity SA leaders and with firms.

These discussions focussed on ways to develop a partnership between the private sector and the public sector to promote the deeper industrialisation of the SA economy, through a significant reduction in the level of imported products and considered what would be pragmatic and achievable targets over a reasonable period of time; and the identification of potential products that could be localised.

Second, the Department compiled and evaluated data on the import levels of different products and in a number of cases, shared data with business representatives, to help identify products that could be localised.

For example, the research showed that SA imported R9,1bn of edible-oils during 2019. Work was done on the local capacity in SA to be able to supply the market. Consideration was given to the decision by a large importer to refine a significant quantity of palm oil locally, adding at least 20% local value in the process.

Research was conducted on the comparative position of other leading economies, in respect of imports measured against GDP. The results of the study showed that South Africa has an over-propensity to import goods which could otherwise be produced in South Africa. Every year, the South African economy spends approximately 25% of the national wealth created, on goods imported from other countries. (See TABLE below.)

This propensity is far greater than in other similar countries and is out of line with our developmental needs, and impedes the opportunity for South Africa to develop its manufacturing capacity across carefully-identified selected strategic industries to take advantage of the enormous export potential, particularly in the context of the African Continental Free Trade Area.

Third, the work done with firms and associations at sector level that led to industry Master Plans being developed, were used to identify both specific products and opportunities to localise.

By way of example, the auto industry set a target to localise the components used in SA-assembled vehicles, from 39% to 60% over a 15 year period. In the sugar industry, the parties agreed to improve local sourcing from 60% to initially 80% and thereafter to improve it further. In the poultry industry, R1.5 billion was committed by local producers to expand production, with an additional more than 1 million chickens produced in South Africa per week during 2020, when compared to the prior year. In the clothing industry, retailers committed to improving the level of local procurement by 21 percentage points over a 10 year period to 2030.

Fourth, the Department undertook a review of products included in the designated public procurement list to identify further products which the private sector could be encouraged to localise. These products had been designated over a number of years and the demand available from the public sector can be enhanced by collaboration with the private sector. For a complete list of designated products, see http://www.thedtic.gov.za/sectors-and-services-2/industrial-development/industrial-procurement/.

Fifth, Government engaged social partners at Nedlac in August and September 2020 in an economic recovery plan, which resulted in a Nedlac Agreement reached in October 2020, that contained a number of pillars, including localisation.

The Agreement provided inter alia as follows:

Strategic localisation for jobs and growth

Social partners recognise that localisation and import replacement have significant potential for job retention and creation, the development of new SMMEs and start ups and the initiation of new technology platforms that can strengthen South Africa’s human resource endowment. Further, import replacement lowers South Africa’s vulnerability to global value-chain disruptions in strategic sectors.

The social partners agree to work jointly to:

• Reduce the proportion of imported intermediate and finished-goods;
• Improve the efficiency of local producers; and
• Develop export competitive sectors that can expand the sales of South African made products on the continent and beyond. They thus commit to:

…  Implement measurable and significant increases (by volume and value) in public and private-sector procurement from local manufacturers across value-chains set out in Annexure B by, inter alia:

• 1. Establishing targets for improvement of current levels of localisation in value chains, with the first set of targets to be announced within six weeks; and subsequent targets to be materially completed by the end of November 2020;
  2. Establishing supplier development programmes, as appropriate, on a sectoral or large firm basis;
  3. Expanding the platform used to locally manufacture personal protective equipment (PPE) to other targeted sectors and large volume items where practical and feasible; and
  4. Ensuring that public and private sector infrastructure investment is underpinned by the procurement of locally-manufactured inputs and capital equipment where practical and feasible.

…

Ramp up buy-local campaigns through inter alia:

• • Joint public awareness, education and social media campaigns;
  • Retailer promotions;
  • Clearer labelling of South African manufactured products;
  • A commitment to promote ‘buy local’ statements;
  • Training of procurement entities in the public and private sector; and
  • Working with buyers and procurement entities to support and develop programmes to maximise orders with local producers.

The Agreement contained the following value-chains in Annexure B, which the parties agreed should be the primary focus of localisation:

“[NEDLAC-AGREED] VALUE CHAINS FOR PRIORITY ACTION IN RESPECT OF LOCALISATION

Agro-processing value chain, including poultry, sugar, oils, grains, juice concentrates and dairy products used in the food and grocery industries.

Health-care value-chains: pharmaceuticals, personal protective equipment and medical equipment, (e.g. ventilators) used in public and private healthcare facilities.

Basic consumer goods: clothing and footwear, home textiles, consumer electronic products and appliances (including televisions, mobile phones, and white goods like fridges, stoves and washing machines), household hardware products, packaging material, furniture.

Capital goods: equipment and industrial inputs particularly used in infrastructure projects, mining, agriculture, the green economy and digital infrastructure.

Construction-driven: value-chains, such as cement, steel, piping (plastic and steel), engineered products and earth-moving equipment.

Transport rolling stock: automobile and rail assembly and component production, in preparation for the African Continental Free Trade Area.”

A working group with senior representatives of the Nedlac constituencies was composed, led by the CEO of BUSA and the general secretaries of some of the largest labour federations, which considered proposals on localisation. In addition, a number of bilateral meetings took place between Government and BUSA, which worked on establishing a quantitative target on localisation. A number of product-specific suggestions and proposals were considered. Discussions took place with organised labour, who generally favoured a robust and ambitious target. The discussions identified those products that were regarded as capable of implementation or where significant opportunity existed.

The results of the bilateral discussions were shared with the other Nedlac parties and the Nedlac working group was also able to draw on the work on trade flows, compiled by Government. Finally, a pragmatic target was agreed based on all the available information, the value of a metric against which progress could be measured and a recognition that the parties will need to approach implementation with flexibility, with the first two years setting the platform for greater localisation in subsequent years.

On 14 December 2020, Nedlac agreed to a Localisation Targets and Modalities Plan, which contained the following:

“Overview: the framework for the common commitment to promote localisation is set out in the Nedlac Economic Recovery Plan. This document sets out the agreed approach following discussions between BUSA, Government, [Organised labour/Community].

It covers the implementation of the commitments made by social partners, based on:

• A set of targets
• A set of products
• Private sector Champions
• A simple and effective monitoring and reporting arrangement.

Targets (macro):

It is agreed that the parties would use their best efforts to reduce imports of all products (excluding crude oil) into SA by 20%, to be achieved over a 5 year period. Based on the 2019 import data of R1,1 trillion (non-oil imports), this target would entail a reduction of R220 billion and an indicative annual target of R45bn a year in current prices. 

Product targets:

In order to achieve the overall goal of a 20% reduction in total non-oil imports, some products will need to have a target above 20% and some will be below this target, based on what is practicable.

To enable the process to start, the parties agree that the general goal will be 20% and this will be adjusted based on the work undertaken, provided they are able to still achieve the overall goal of a 20% reduction.

The targets in this document are indicative and seek to provide a set of goal posts to galvanise social partners towards greater levels of localisation across the value chains identified.”

Chief Executive Officers and other senior leaders have agreed to serve as product champions across a number of the product areas (“Localisation Champions”).

The localisation programme will help to stimulate aggregate demand and strengthen support for the local manufacturing sector. This is an added incentive for both domestic and foreign direct investment in the production sectors of the economy.

The government’s policy in this matter is encapsulated in the Policy Statement on Localisation for Jobs and Industrial Growth, which was released on 18 May 2021. The policy is aimed at building local industrial capacity for the domestic market and for export markets. It is not a turn away from engaging in global markets, but it is about changing the terms of the engagement to one where we are no longer mainly an exporter of raw materials.

Implementation of the strategy will not be without challenges – and finding the policy blend and careful execution required to promote deeper levels of localisation, will require drawing on the skills and expertise in the private and public sectors. SA can build on a number of successes with localisation, draw the lessons and scale these up.

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(1) (a) Mostuniversitieswerenotaffected,aslearning activitieswereconducted onlineduetoLockdownLevel4andonlyasmallnumberofstudentshadreturnedto campusesand residences.Thesestudents wereidentifiedbyuniversities and allowed tobeoncampuses during this period forvarious reasons. Theuniversities, including MangosuthuUniversityofTechnology,inKwaZulu-Natal developedmulti- prongedplanstoavertthevandalism ofpropertyfrominternal andexternalthreats during the unrest. These plans were well implemented, as no acts of vandalism occurred within universities.

The University of Witwatersrand (Wits) reported that the HVTN clinic in Kliptown on the first floor of Walter Sisulu Square was vandalised. All electronic goods were stolen, as well as various other items, including medical equipment (stethoscopes,oximeters,bloodpressuremachines andaninfraredthermometer). TheWitsHealthConsortium syndicatesandsitesbasedinHillbrowandsurrounds wereaffectedandsufferedsomelosses.TheHealthConsortiumSyndicatesincludes the Wits Vaccines and Infectious Diseases Analytics Unit, Perinatal HIV Research Unit, WitsReproductiveHealthandHIVInstitute, andtheClinicalHIVResearchUnit. Emergency repairs were made to enable the clinic and sites to commence with operations.

TheKwa-MashuSamsungCentreoftheCoastalTVETCollegeandIsithebe Campus of Umfolozi TVET College were vandalised.

(b) Alluniversitieshavecounsellingprogrammesinplacetoassiststudentsand staff members who need counselling services.

In addition, Higher Health, which is a national agency of the Department of Higher Education and Training dedicated to student and staff wellbeing, has established a 24-hour toll-free helpline offering help in 11 official languages. The service provides free telephone or SMS counselling, crisis intervention and support and referrals to mental health professionals and other psycho-social resources available to students and staff across all university and TVET college campuses.

From thereportsreceived bytheDepartment, therewerenostudentswho needed food assistance as a result of the impact of vandalism. However, many universities do assist students through existing food bank programmes

(2) TheDepartmentofHigherEducationandTrainingcontactedtheuniversities in these provinces to establish whether they were affected by any vandalism and looting that happened from 9 to 18 July 2021.

AtTVET colleges,a Principals’meetingwascalledaftertheunrest.Each Principal gave a full report of what transpired during the unrest. The Principal of Elangeni TVETCollege reportedthattheInandaCampuscomputerswerelootedand allthecomputerswererecoveredbytheSouthAfricanPoliceServices.ThePrincipal of Elangeni TVET College was notified beforehand that looters were going to vandalize theKwa-MashuCampus,securitywasbeefedupandlooterswereunable toenterthepremises.MostofthecollegeswerenotvandalisedascollegePrincipals had decided to increase the security in all their campuses.