Questions and Replies
08 September 2021 - NW1931
Chirwa-Mpungose, Ms NN to ask the Minister of Health
What (a) are the reasons that racially inclusive demographics are not included in the (i) collection and (ii) sharing of COVID-19 related information and (b) effect does the lack of racial demographics have in relation to the response of the State in vaccine distribution across the Republic, but more importantly in Black communities?
Reply:
(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.
END.
08 September 2021 - NW1987
Ismail, Ms H to ask the Minister of Health
(1)What are the details of the progress that his department has achieved in addressing the arrears payments with regard to the medical depot accruals that have large outstanding amounts which have a negative impact on procuring medical equipment, medication and other medical supplies; (2) what was the actual total accrual amount at the beginning of the intervention compared to the current outstanding arrears to the medicine depot?
Reply:
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.
END.
08 September 2021 - NW1981
Van Dyk, Ms V to ask the Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture
What is the total (a) amount that the official geographical name changes in each province had cost his department since 1 April 2016 and (b) number of official geographical names that were changed in each province in each of the specified financial years?
Reply:
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|
eFahla |
KZN |
Village |
09 FEBRUARY 2016. |
|
|
uFahla |
KZN |
Mountain |
09 FEBRUARY 2016 |
|
|
eMagovini |
Registration of a long standing of name |
KZN |
Village |
09 FEBRUARY 2016 |
|
eMagovini |
Registration of a long standing of name |
KZN |
Forest |
09 FEBRUARY 2016 |
|
eMafikeni |
Registration of a long standing of name |
KZN |
Village |
09 FEBRUARY 2016 |
|
eMahhukwini |
change of name from Doornhoek |
KZN |
Village |
09 FEBRUARY 2016 |
|
eMakhasaneni |
correction of spelling from Makhasaneni |
KZN |
Village |
09 FEBRUARY 2016 |
|
eMankonjane |
registration of a long standing of name |
KZN |
Village |
09 FEBRUARY 2016 |
|
eManzawayo |
correction of orthography from Manzawayo |
KZN |
Village |
09 FEBRUARY 2016 |
|
iManzawayo |
correction of spelling from Manzawayo Natal |
KZN |
Stream |
09 FEBRUARY 2016 |
|
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 |
08 September 2021 - NW1936
Van Dyk, Ms V to ask the Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture
(1). What (a) is the name of each consultant used by his department in the past three financial years and (b) total amount was spent on the specified consultants in the specified financial years; (2). whether any bonuses have been paid out to any employee in (a) each entity reporting to him and (b) his department in the past three financial years; if not, why not; if so, (i) to whom and (ii) what total amount in each specified case?
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.
08 September 2021 - NW1886
Khanyile, Ms AT to ask the Minister of Home Affairs
(1)With reference to his reply to question 1706 on 21 June 2021, what (a) is the total expenditure breakdown of the R1 million that was allocated for the Men’s Forum, (b) were the total costs of (i) each of the two seminars and (ii) the virtual Disability Forum Workshop mentioned in the reply and (c) are the projected costs of the interventions in (i) August and (ii) December 2021; (2) Whether he will furnish Ms T A Khanyile with a copy of the contents of the seminars details conducted in the 2019-20 financial year; if not, why not; if so, what are the further relevant?
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.
END
08 September 2021 - NW1952
Shembeni, Mr HA to ask the Minister of Health
What (a)(i) studies has his department done to ascertain the extent of vaccine hesitancy in the Republic and (ii) are the causes of the hesitancy and (b) communication measures has his department put in place to allay the fears of persons who are hesitant to take the COVID-19 vaccines?
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.
END.
08 September 2021 - NW1986
Ismail, Ms H to ask the Minister of Health
(1)On what date will the findings of the forensic investigation into two companies (names furnished) be made available; (2) whether he will furnish Ms H Ismail with a detailed report on the (a) services, (b) challenges and (c) shortfalls of the emergency medical services in the North West province; (3) what are the details of (a) the involvement of Aurum’s Rustenburg Clinical Research Institute and his department and/or the SA Medical Research Council and (b) their contractual agreements; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details; (4) whether he will provide Ms H Ismail with a full report regarding the senior officials in the SA Medical Research Council who were suspended; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
(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.
END.
08 September 2021 - NW1932
Chirwa-Mpungose, Ms NN to ask the Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation
(a) What are the reasons that student funding was withdrawn for Mahlodi Welcome Matamela (details furnished), who is a student at Tshwane University of Technology Polokwane campus who had received the National Student Financial Aid Scheme funding for the year 2021 and (b) who will be responsible for the accumulated debt that the specified student has incurred?
Reply:
(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.
08 September 2021 - NW1923
Kwankwa, Mr NL to ask the Minister of Social Development
In light of many challenges experienced by COVID-19 Social Relief of Distress grant beneficiaries and applicants in the 2020-21 financial year, such as money only being collected at the Post Office even though grant recipients provided banking details, as well as technical problems at the Post Office that resulted in many persons, more especially those from rural areas sleeping outside the premises to ensure they get their money and beneficiaries having had to stand in long queues at the Post Office, including some beneficiaries who did not get all their payments, what measures has she put in place to ensure that (a) money is deposited straight into the beneficiaries’ bank accounts to curb long queues, (b) COVID-19 protocols are observed in the queues and (c) beneficiaries get their full payments?
Reply:
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.
08 September 2021 - NW2001
Mhlongo, Mr TW to ask the Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture
(1).Whether the National Arts Council’s Presidential Employment Stimulus Programme’s forensic investigation has terms of reference; if not, why not; if so, what are the further relevant details; (2). whether the investigation includes the forensic accounting; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details? NW2236E
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.
07 September 2021 - NW1650
Powell, Ms EL to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation
Whether she will provide Ms E L Powell with the full, relevant details of (a) all travel and (b) additional expenses incurred by each member of the National Rapid Response Task Team (i) between 1 March and 1 October 2020 and (ii) during the National State of Disaster period; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details in each specified case?
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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07 September 2021 - NW1649
Powell, Ms EL to ask the Minister Water and Sanitation
Whether she will provide Ms E L Powell with the full, relevant details on the (a) dates, (b) destinations and (c) costs of all flights boarded by a certain person (Mphumzi Mdekazi) (i) between 1 May 2019 and 1 October 2020 and (ii) during the National State of Disaster period; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details
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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06 September 2021 - NW1997
Roos, Mr AC to ask the Minister of Home Affairs
What are the (a) details of each case that is currently being handled by the counter-strategic litigation unit in his department and (b) reasons for pursuing each case?
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.
END
06 September 2021 - NW1959
Arries, Ms LH to ask the Minister of Basic Education to ask the Minister of Basic Education
What total number of learners has been recorded in her department to have fallen pregnant in the 2015-20 period?
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.
06 September 2021 - NW1956
Madokwe, Ms P to ask the Minister of Basic Education to ask the Minister of Basic Education
What steps has her department taken with regard to the plight of matriculants from Hebron Technical and Commercial High School, who enrolled for Matric in 2019 and wrote some of their examinations in 2020, yet have not received their results to date?
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.
06 September 2021 - NW1786
van der Merwe, Ms LL to ask the Minister of Home Affairs
1)What total number of illegal foreign nationals were received at the Lindela Repatriation Centre for the period 1 January 2020 to 1 August 2021; (2) what total number of persons were successfully deported; (3) (a) what total number of persons were released back into the Republic and (b) for what reason; (4) what total amount does his department spend on housing an illegal migrant per day at the specified repatriation centre?
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
06 September 2021 - NW2043
Van Der Walt, Ms D to ask the Minister of Basic Education to ask the Minister of Basic Education
With regard to learner pregnancies according to each grade in each province (a) during the (i) 2019 and (ii) 2020 academic years and (b) since 1 January 2021, what (i) is the total number of pregnancies reported to her department, (ii) is the name of each school, (iii) total number of learners returned to complete school, (iv) total number of learners left school, (v) number of learners wrote exams whilst pregnant, (vi) number went into labour whilst at school and (vii) are the details of any assistance that was given to the learners by her department and/or schools?
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.
06 September 2021 - NW2021
Nodada, Mr BB to ask the Minister of Basic Education to ask the Minister of Basic Education
(1) With reference to the violent looting that occurred in KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng in July 2021, what (a) was the national total cost to her department in damages to schools, (b) is the total value of looted goods from schools in Rands that was recovered and (c) is the total number of persons who have been arrested and prosecuted in this regard; (3) what is the national total cost to her department for school vandalism in each year since 2014 up to the latest specified date for which information is available
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.
03 September 2021 - NW1832
Powell, Ms EL to ask the Minister of Human Settlements [Interdepartmentally transferred from Home Affairs with effect 27 August 2021]:
What is the total number of incoming calls at the offices of the Estate Agency Affairs Board that were (a) picked up by the automated welcome voice message, (b) answered by staff members and (c) disconnected without being answered in each (i) office, (ii) location and (iii) month from 1 January 2020 to 31 December 2020?
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 |
03 September 2021 - NW1880
Chetty, Mr M to ask the Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition
With reference to his budget speech and the department’s policy statement on localisation dated 18 May 2021, (a) what are the 42 products identified for strategic localisation and (b) how were the 42 products identified? [
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:
-
- 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;
- Establishing supplier development programmes, as appropriate, on a sectoral or large firm basis;
- Expanding the platform used to locally manufacture personal protective equipment (PPE) to other targeted sectors and large volume items where practical and feasible; and
- 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:
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- 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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03 September 2021 - NW1882
Chetty, Mr M to ask the Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition
(a) What are the 27 products referred to in his department’s policy statement on localisation dated 18 May 2021, wherein it is stated that since 2014, 27 key products that have been procured by Government have been successfully prioritised for purchasing by the State from local manufacturers and (b) how were the 27 products identified? [
Reply:
Government has designated 27 products for local production and content through the Preferential Procurement Regulations. Some of the products already designated are rail rolling stock, boats/ working vessels, power pylons, bus bodies, valves, pumps, certain pharmaceutical products, furniture products as well as the Textile Clothing Leather and Footwear sector.
For a complete list of designated products, see http://www.thedtic.gov.za/sectors-and-services-2/industrial-development/industrial-procurement/.
the dtic conducts research before a product can be designated for local production, including on procurement trends, local industrial capacity jobs implications and import profiles. During the research stage, there is consultation with the industry (associations and local manufacturers) as well as procuring authorities. Designated products have different thresholds for local production informed by the research studies looking at the economic variables aimed at supporting the manufacturing sector. Once the research is completed, the dtic reviews the designation proposals before the Minister of Trade, Industry & Competition approves it. Thereafter, the designation is forwarded to the Minister of Finance for consideration and publication of the instruction notes/circulars and implementation by organs of state.
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03 September 2021 - NW1865
Graham-Maré, Ms SJ to ask the Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure
(a) What are the names of the members of the Infrastructure Fund Committee, (b) what (i) are the criteria for their appointment, (ii) remuneration do they receive for serving on the committee, (iii) are the terms of reference of the Committee and (iv) is their term of office and (c) how often do they meet?
Reply:
The Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure:
- I’ve been informed by the Department that no Infrastructure Fund Committee has been established.
(b) (i), (ii), (iii) (iv) and (c) N/A.
03 September 2021 - NW1783
Boshoff, Dr WJ to ask the Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment
1.Whether the existing Environmental Authorisation for the Port of Ngqura allows for the unloading and handling of manganese ore; if so, 2.whether the Transnet National Ports Authority meets all the requirements of the specified Environmental Authorisation; if not, why not; 3.whether she will make a statement on the matter; if not, why not?
Reply:
1.Yes, the Environmental Authorisation (EA), dated 27 March 2015, makes provision for the construction and operation of a bulk terminal for the handling of manganese ore. This manganese ore terminal includes a stockyard, conveyor systems that will link the stockyard to the tippler and the ship loader. The stockyard covers an area of approximately 40 ha in Zone 9 of the Coega Industrial Development Zone (IDZ) with a volume of approximately 1.8 million tons of manganese ore. The manganese ore stockyard and handling facility is located in Zones 8 and 9 of the Coega IDZ, which forms part of the Port of Ngqura. Therefore, the Port of Ngqura is authorised to upload and handle manganese ore.
In relation to the Record of Decision (ROD) that was issued in 2002, several inspections were conducted with the last inspection being conducted in 2010. No significant non-compliances were detected. The Environmental Management Committee (EMC) was established for the Coega Special Economic Zone (SEZ), as a requirement of this ROD, to oversee the overall compliance and environmental management performance of individual tenants, including Transnet (Port of Ngqura). The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) participates in the EMC.
2.With regard to the authorisation that was issued to the Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) in 2015, the DFFE wrote to the TNPA to enquire whether they had commenced with the project, as per the authorisation. In a letter, dated 10 April 2019, the TNPA advised the DFFE that they have not commenced with the project. To date, the TNPA has not submitted any notification of commencement to the DFFE. Therefore, with regard to the authorisation that was issued to the Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) in 2015, the DFFE has not yet conducted an inspection.
However, the DFFE has an already scheduled site inspection in September 2021 to check compliance of the TNPA with regard to the environmental legislation and conditions of their issued authorisations.
3.The Minister will only be in a position to make a statement once the planned inspection has been conducted to verify the compliance status.
Regards
MS B D CREECY, MP
MINISTER OF FORESTRY, FISHERIES AND THE ENVIRONMENT
DATE:
03 September 2021 - NW1908
King, Ms C to ask the Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation
(a) Which (i) universities, (ii) technical and vocational education and training colleges and (iii) sector education and training authorities had certification backlogs by end July 2021 and (b)(i) what are the reasons for the certification backlogs and (ii) on what date will it be cleared?
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:
Update and statistics to date:
|
|
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 |
03 September 2021 - NW1038
Ndlozi, Dr MQ to ask the Minister of Justice and Correctional Services
What (a) total number of persons between the age of 16 and 25 are incarcerated in correctional services facilities and (b) number of the specified persons were convicted for (i) murder and (ii) grievous bodily harm?
Reply:
a) As at 11 May 2021 a total of 12 542 persons between the age of 16 and 25 were incarcerated in Correctional services facilities. The breakdown per region is as follows:
Total Number Of Persons Between The Age Of 16 And 25 Incarcerated In Correctional Services Facilities |
|
Region |
Age group 16 to 25 years incarcerated |
Eastern Cape |
2 238 |
Gauteng |
1 226 |
KwaZulu-Natal |
1 763 |
Limpopo, Mpumalanga & North West |
1 776 |
Northern Cape & Free State |
2 219 |
Western Cape |
3 320 |
Grand Total |
12 542 |
(b)(i) Murder
Number of the specified persons between the age of 16 and 25 incarcerated for murder |
|
Region |
Murder |
Eastern Cape |
440 |
Gauteng |
218 |
KwaZulu-Natal |
402 |
Limpopo, Mpumalanga & North West |
347 |
Northern Cape & Free State |
430 |
Western Cape |
616 |
Total |
2 453 |
(b)(ii) Grievous Bodily Harm (GBH)
Number of the specified persons between the age of 16 and 25 incarcerated for grievous bodily harm |
|
Region |
Grievous Bodily Harm |
Eastern Cape |
153 |
Gauteng |
58 |
Kwazulu-Natal |
61 |
Limpopo, Mpumalanga & North West |
100 |
Northern Cape & Free State |
130 |
Western Cape |
193 |
Total |
695 |
END.
03 September 2021 - NW1844
Graham-Maré, Ms SJ to ask the Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment
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?
Reply:
- (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;
- what is the (a) stipend paid to a WOF participant and (b) average salary paid to a firefighter;
- 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.
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- Advance Fire Fighting skills (yellow card).
- Skills training such as Brushcutter Operator, Chainsaw Operator, Herbicide application, SHE Representative, First Aid.
- 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:
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- Medical aid
Pension
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- 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.
- 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:
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- 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: .
03 September 2021 - NW1918
Singh, Mr N to ask the Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment
What (a) is the total number of individual species euthanised in the 2020-21 financial year and (b) were the reasons for euthanasia in each case?
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:
03 September 2021 - NW1909
King, Ms C to ask the Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation
(1)(a) Which institutions of higher learning were vandalised during the unrest in KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng from 9 to 18 July 2021 and (b) what total number of students at student accommodation facilities were assisted with food and counselling at each institution;
Reply:
(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.
03 September 2021 - NW1900
Cuthbert, Mr MJ to ask the Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition
(1)Whether, with regard to Uprising Youth Development 153-190 Non-Profit Organisation, he will furnish Mr M J Cuthbert with a copy of the certified application form received by the National Lotteries Commission (NLC) in respect of their application for R5,5 million in the 2019-20 financial year; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details; (2) whether the organisation has been referred to the Special Investigating Unit and/or the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation, also known as the Hawks, as part of the broader investigation into corruption and malfeasance at the NLC; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details, including the case numbers?
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:
1.. “ The Uprising Youth Development file is in the custody of the Special Investigating Unit and was seized and has been in the custody of the SIU since 8 December 2020 with other files which are under investigation as per Proclamation No. R. 32 of 2020. The application form as requested by the Mr M J Cuthbert is in the file with SIU. The record has been requested from the Special Investigation Unit and will be provided in response to PQ 1900 as soon as available.
2. The organisation was funded in the period covered by the scope of the Special Investigations Unit’s Proclamation No. R. 32 of 2020 and related documents seized by the SIU on 8 December 2020.”
-END-
03 September 2021 - NW1859
Weber, Ms AMM to ask the Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment
(1) Whether, with reference to the Bayview Wind Farm in the Eastern Cape, (a) the Addo Elephant National Park was consulted when the decision to establish the windfarm was made and (b) any appeals were received regarding the establishment of the windfarm; if not, what is the position in each case; if so, what are the relevant details in each case; (2) what are the reasons that permission was granted for erecting the turbines closer to the Addo National Park than was permitted (details furnished); (3) whether the buffer zone of 20km as prescribed by experts was taken into consideration; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details; (4) with reference to SANParks' recent request that all visitors switch off their car engines when watching elephants due to the disturbance to elephant communication, were (a) SANParks and (b) the Addo Elephant National Park consulted regarding the decision made by the department; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details; (5) whether her department has taken into account the impact that the wind turbines have with regard to (a) the effect of the infrasonic noise on the elephants and other animals on their communication with one another when it masks their vocalisation and they cannot communicate with calves, families or extract social information out of the vocalisation and (b) birds flying into them; if not, why not in each case; if so, what are the relevant details in eachcase? of medical files; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
1(a)(b); 2; 3; 4 and 5
The initial EA for the proposed development was granted on 4 February 2019.
On 26 February 2019, the Directorate: Appeals and Legal Review within the Department received an appeal from Grassridge Wind Power (Pty) Ltd, challenging the granting of the above EA (2019 EA). The grounds of the appeal were broadly premised on procedural and substantive irregularities, with specific reference to the absence of a Wake Effect Assessment and commercial agreement as relevant considerations.
On 14 October 2019, Minister issued an appeal decision as follows:
- uphold the appeal relating to the absence of a Wake Effect Assessment and consideration of the report thereof.
- dismiss the ground of appeal relating to commercial agreement as a relevant consideration.
- set aside the decision of the CD: IEA to grant the 2019 EA to the applicant; and
îv. remit the matter to the CD: IEA for further consideration and reconsideration as alluded in paragraphs 1.44 and 1.45 of the appeal decision.
Following the abovementioned appeal decision, the competent authority, after taking into consideration the Wake Effect Assessment, reissued the EA on 23 March 2021. Thereafter two appeals were received against this EA. These appeals were received from Wilderness Foundation Africa and Indalo Private Nature Reserve Association on 15 April 2021 and 24 May 2021, respectively.
The appeals are currently being considered by the Appeals Unit.
Regards
MS B D CREECY, MP
MINISTER OF FORESTRY, FISHERIES AND THE ENVIRONMENT
DATE:
03 September 2021 - NW1780
Van Staden, Mr PA to ask the Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure
(1)What responsibilities has she taken with regard to (a) the Beitbridge and Kosi Bay Border projects, (b) the procurement of quarantine facilities and (c) her department’s alleged exploitation of section 27(2)(L) of the Disaster Management Act, Act 57 of 2002;
Reply:
The Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure:
(1)
(a) With regards to the Beitbridge Border project, consequence management is in the process of being carried out against implicated officials.The remaining 11 officials have been served with charges and disciplinary hearings are underway. Progress on the process is reported to SCOPA and the Portfolio Committee of Public Works and Infrastructure on a regular basis.
With regards to the Kosi Bay border project, the KZN Department of Transport (DoT) initiated and commenced the construction of the Jersey barrier border on 10 August 2018 without priorconsultation nor any protocol or agreement being in place with DPWI as the custodian of border infrastructure.
I am informed that the acting Director-General of DPWI has since sanctioned the development of a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the KZN DoT to regularise the construction of Phase 1 of the barrier wall and to record the terms and conditions which govern the cooperation between the Departments. The Department has concluded the finalization of the MOA and submitted the MOA to the KZN DoT for consideration. The Accounting Officer has further requested that the KZN DoT stops all construction on the barrier wall until all conditions are met and the MOA is finalised.
(b) The Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure is mandated by the regulations issued in terms of Section 27 (2) of the Disaster Management Act, 2002 to make available sites to be used as isolation and quarantine facilities as the need arises. The Regulations further grant the MEC and Municipal Managers the same responsibility in their spheres of Government. The mandate is informed by the custodial responsibility that the Minister, MEC and Municipal Managers have state-owned properties in their respective immovable asset registers within their different spheres of Government.
In order to give effect to the mandate, the Minister signed a protocol document on the 10th May 2020 which was followed by Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), signed by the Accounting Officer on 15th May 2020, setting out the activities to be performed by officials with regard to site identification, approvals, procurement, preparationsand payments of invoices.
(c) As indicated above.
(2) No
03 September 2021 - NW1910
King, Ms C to ask the Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation
(a) Which institutions of higher learning have food banks, (b) what total number of students are assisted on a monthly basis and (c) how are the institutions funded for their food bank projects?
Reply:
No. |
University |
a) Food Bank |
b) Number of students assisted |
c) Funding for the projects |
1 |
Cape Peninsula University of Technology |
The university has an interim food support programme wherein students are supported with food parcels and vouchers. This is an interim measure and usually once-off depending on the student’s individual case. |
To date, 226 students have been supported. The university has issued 129 food vouchers to the value of R300 per voucher and 97 food parcels to the value of R450.
|
CPUT has established a Task Team to investigate a campus-wide sustainable food support programme. |
2 |
University of Cape Town |
UCT provides care packs with non-perishable food items and toiletries from donated goods and donated vouchers. The university is in a process of developing additional food security measures to support students in need. |
A total of 540 students are frequently assisted. 90 Students in unfunded study programmes which were previously funded by NSFAS receive vouchers fortnightly. 450 Unfunded or underfunded undergraduate and postgraduate students assisted with donated goods and vouchers on an ad-hoc basis when donated goods are available. |
Funding is through more than one source and includes the university, fund-raising initiatives and partnerships with donors. |
3 |
Central University of Technology |
Thusanang project is a poverty alleviation project aimed at assisting all students who are financially challenged and academically deserving, particularly those without any form of financial support such as loans or bursaries during the period of their studies. The programme seeks to support registered students by offering once-off assistance with food, clothes, and transport dependent on identified needs.
|
The university has provided financial support to 157 students in 2019, 86 in 2020 and 74 in 2021 to date. These are students from both campuses in Bloemfontein and Welkom. The University has an agreement with the university cafeteria (FeedemPitseng) to supply food to students who are referred by the Student Affairs through Wellness Centre. 2 407 Vouchers were disbursed in 2019 and 316 in 2020 respectively. Qualifying students are allocated funds into their student cards which entirely depends on the availability of funds. The amounts normally range from R1 000 to R2 000 disbursed monthly per student. |
The amount available for the Poverty Alleviation Project/Thusanang is sourced mainly from income generated through the Annual CUT Golf Tournament held annually for both Bloemfontein and Welkom Campuses, and some donations from the Wellness Centre partners such as ER24 and any available volunteers.
|
4 |
Durban University of Technology |
The Phakimpilo (serve life) programme commenced in 2020 during the lockdown period. The programme provided Spar vouchers to mostly postgraduate students. |
The programme provided Spar vouchers to 119 students to date.
|
Contribution from Alumni office and DUT staff members. Glenwood Spar donates non-perishable food items monthly. |
5 |
University of Fort Hare |
The university has a food programme aimed to assist students identified, assessed and approved to receive assistance. |
There are about 850 students who expressed a need to receive food parcels. However, 30 students have thus far been assisted. |
The project is funded by various external donors approached by the University. The SRC also donates to the project when funds allow. |
6 |
University of the Free State. |
UFS has food banks on all three campuses that provide nutritious food packages to students on a weekly basis. The content of food parcels is meant to last a student for two weeks. During 2020, 5 567 parcels were distributed and 1 759 in 2021 to date. UFS launched a vegetable garden initiative that provides fresh vegetables that are distributed in addition to the standard items included in the food parcels. The No Student Hungry Programme aims to provide one nutritious meal per day to non-NSFAS funded students. |
In 2020, 31 students benefitted from the programme and 60 in 2021 to date. |
Food banks: Tiger brands donates food parcel items for the Bloemfontein and Qwaqwa Campuses. Gift of the Givers donates food parcel items for the Qwaqwa campus. Vegetable gardens: Tiger Brands provided funding for the tunnel and vegetable boxes. Sakata Seeds and Kwaggafontein Nursery sponsor seeds and seedlings on a continuous basis. UFS Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences, the Institute for Groundwater Studies and University Estates also contributed in various ways. The No Student Hungry Programme is funded from the interest received from an investment, annual corporate sponsorships and donations by individual donors. |
7 |
University of Johannesburg. |
UJ has a Student Meal Assistance Programme which currently provides meal packs to qualifying students. |
3 522 Students in total are assisted. 3 022 Students receive monthly meal packs funded by the university budget, and 500 students receive meal packs supplied by Tiger Brands. |
The university’s annual budget and through Tiger Brands. |
8 |
University of KwaZulu-Natal |
UKZN has established a Food Security Task Team to develop a strategy and action plan that will realise the vision of ‘one meal a day for every student’ going forward. Currently, limited food parcels/meal vouchers, are available to food-insecure students, on referral/request. Day students with laboratory/practical requirements are invited onto campus on a needs basis and needy students are assisted. |
Statistics are not available as only a certain percentage of residence-based students have returned to campus.
|
The projects are funded through donations and sponsorships, with cash donations/sponsorship being managed via the UKZN Foundation.
|
9 |
University of Limpopo |
The university has the following projects to assist students: Assist and eat – students receive stipends – 15 students assisted Hands of compassion – donations to needy students Soup kitchen or a meal a day offered during the examination period. Food parcels – non-funded students. Rise Against Hunger on-campus project assist with non-perishable food items to needy students. |
127 Students assisted to date. |
Student cafeterias. Donations from university staff members, Student Representative Council and the Professionals Provident Fund. |
10 |
Mangosuthu University of Technology |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
11 |
University of Mpumalanga |
The university has been approached by a non-profit organisation, KagoYabana Foundation to provide free meals to needy students for a period of a month. |
50 Students will be assisted. |
N/A |
12 |
Nelson Mandela University |
Nelson Mandela University has a MOU with Tiger Brands who provide content to make up nutrition packs for indigent students. This MOU has been in place since 2003. A food garden, sponsored by Tiger Brands was developed. In addition, an organic food garden was also developed. However, both food gardens are currently not operational because of the Covid-19 pandemic. |
1100 Students are supported per month. |
Ad hoc donations are received from university departments, staff members and the SRC to increase the content of the nutrition packs.
|
13 |
North-West University |
Food hampers are provided to students |
Approximately 330 students across campuses benefit from food hampers per month.
|
Since 2016, the university has been receiving donations from corporate sponsors and fund-raising campaigns hosted to solicit food donations from North-West University staff. |
14 |
University of Pretoria |
The University of Pretoria Student Nutrition and Progress has been in practice since 1990. The aim of the programme is to foster higher quality education by: a) Alleviating needy students’ short-term hunger while giving them nutrition to enhance their learning capacity to enable them to complete their studies; b) Equip students with knowledge and skills to develop and sustain themselves; and c) Display a high level of commitment towards the well-being of students on all levels. |
250 Students are assisted through this programme monthly. |
The programme is primarily funded internally through the institutional budget which is further supplemented by ad hoc donations done through fundraising and a student food drive. |
15 |
Rhodes University |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
16 |
SefakoMakgatho University |
SMU has a vibrant food security project called Hands of Compassion, established in 2016 to assist students who are not beneficiaries of any financial support.
|
To date, 354 students are enrolled in the project and each one receives a monthly food voucher of R800. However, the number of students assisted differs from month to month. Students are excluded from the project as soon they receive funding from NSFAS or any other sponsor. |
The project is funded through the annual budget allocated to the Department of Student Affairs and Residences, as well as contributions from the Student Representative Council and staff members. The university is in a process of securing additional funding for the project. |
17 |
Sol Plaatje University |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
18 |
University of South Africa |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
19 |
Stellenbosch University |
The university has a main food project called #Move4food which is focused on assisting in emergency situations and is usually a once-off financial assistance.
|
Since March 2021, students are provided with digital food vouchers that allow students to purchase food items of choice at either Shoprite, Usave or Checkers local supermarkets. Between January 2021 to 20 August 2021, a total number of 383 students have been assisted. |
The university also receives support from three different food catering companies that are situated on the Tygerberg and Stellenbosch campuses, which are sponsoring meals for students. |
20 |
Tshwane University of Technology |
TUT has the following programmes, which address the needs of needy unfunded students. The Food Hamper Crisis intervention programme which is an emergency relief intervention addressing the basic psychosocial need that is adversely affecting students’ physical and mental health. The programme provides immediate, short-term crisis relief when there is an imminent threat to a student’s physical health and or hygiene care by providing a portion of basic food and hygiene hamper that deserving needy students receive once a month. The Assist A Student programme addresses the basic needs of needy unfunded students. After rigorous screening, the students are given a monthly meal allowance of R500 paid through Fundi card for the academic year or until they get funding from either NSFAS or any other sponsor. The recipients of the meal allowance are assisted for one academic year only, should they still need the meal allowance in the following year they have to go through the application process. |
Applications are open throughout the year. By the end of July 2021, a cumulative number of 341 students received meal allowances from the Assist A Student program. Recipients are based across all nine campuses |
The Gift of The Givers Foundation is sponsoring the TUT Food Hamper Crisis intervention program. The foundation supplies the university with 250 food hampers monthly and 250 hygiene packs which consist of personal hygiene products and household detergents on an ad-hoc basis as this depends on the availability of resources. The Assist A Student program was established from a ‘seed fund’ which was granted by the then University’s Executive Management Committee. The Student Affairs Executive Committee then resolved to allocate a share to the Assist A Student programme from the Student Extracurricular levy which is mandatory for each registered student. Currently, R17 of this levy goes toward the Assist A Student funding. |
21 |
Vaal University of Technology |
No response received |
|
|
22 |
University of Venda |
The University provides food parcels through its project Thohoyanzie. It also has a Social Responsibility Fund which is intended to assist needy students, coordinated by the Convocation and Alumni Office. Students are assisted as and when they approach the university for assistance. During the second semester in 2020, the university received food parcels donated by the Professional Provident Society Foundation and handed them to indigent students. There was also a period when the Service Provider for the Student Bar on Campus provided free meals to a group of needy students daily. |
No specific number provided. |
The projects are funded through donations from companies / organisations, alumni and individuals, including UNIVEN staff and students as well as the SRC.
|
23 |
Walter Sisulu University |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
24 |
University of the Western Cape |
UWC provides ad-hoc food support programmes for residence students, sports athletes and for emergency relief, especially during the examination period. |
To date, 1 200 students have been supported. |
The main support comes from Tiger Brands. Occasionally, Shoprite, Checkers and Pick ‘n Pay provide support to deserving students. |
25 |
University of the Witwatersrand |
The university provides monthly food packs, food gardens and a daily meal programme |
+/- 2 000 Students
|
The university receives funding from corporate sponsors, although Council funds are set aside for the programme in the event of funding not being sourced. |
26 |
University of Zululand |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
No. |
TVET College |
a) Food Bank |
b) Number of students assisted |
c) Funding for the projects |
1 |
Goldfields TVET College |
Yes |
92 Students |
Lecturer contributions.
|
2 |
False Bay TVET College |
Yes |
5 100 Students |
Peninsula School Feeding Association. |
3 |
Northlink TVET College
|
Yes |
29 000 Students |
Funded by the college and Peninsula Feeding Scheme |
4 |
South Cape TVET College |
Yes |
334 Students |
Funded by the college and donations from the municipalities in the Eden District (Southern Cape Region), and non-governmental organisations. |
03 September 2021 - NW1890
Masango, Ms B to ask the Minister of Social Development
With reference to her reply to question 1305 on 22 June 2021, what percentage of the vacancies in each province is due to each of the different listed reasons such as death, resignations, dismissal, retirement and ill health?
Reply:
The below table depicts vacancies in each province due to different listed reasons such as death, resignations, dismissal, retirement and ill healthas at 31 March 2021:
Leaving Reason |
HEAD OFFICE |
EASTERN CAPE |
FREE STATE |
GAUTENG |
KWAZULU-NATAL |
LIMPOPO |
MPUMA-LANGA |
NORTH WEST |
NORTHERN CAPE |
WESTERN CAPE |
Grand Total |
% Per Reason |
CONTRACT EXPIRY |
27 |
13 |
21 |
20 |
44 |
2 |
4 |
6 |
6 |
2 |
145 |
29.2% |
DEATH / DEMISE |
- |
29 |
5 |
3 |
18 |
10 |
2 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
76 |
16% |
ILL HEALTH |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
1 |
1 |
0.2% |
DISMISSAL:MISCONDUCT |
- |
3 |
- |
- |
8 |
3 |
- |
1 |
- |
1 |
16 |
3.2% |
RESIGNATION |
6 |
17 |
17 |
7 |
23 |
6 |
8 |
7 |
10 |
24 |
125 |
25.2% |
RETIREMENT |
3 |
23 |
7 |
9 |
23 |
21 |
9 |
8 |
2 |
20 |
125 |
25.2% |
TRANSFER |
- |
- |
1 |
1 |
2 |
- |
- |
3 |
1 |
- |
8 |
1% |
Grand Total |
36 |
85 |
51 |
40 |
118 |
42 |
23 |
27 |
22 |
52 |
496 |
|
Percentage per Province |
7% |
17% |
13% |
8% |
24% |
8% |
4% |
5% |
4% |
10% |
|
|
03 September 2021 - NW1845
Graham-Maré, Ms SJ to ask the Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment
1. What is the additional training required to progress to (a) Crew Leader, (b) Base Manager and (c) Regional Manager within the Working on Fire programme (WOF); 2. what is the stipend and/or salary paid to (a) Crew Leaders, (b) Base Managers and (c) Regional Managers in the WOF; 3. what is the (a) average length of service of a WOF firefighter if they do not progress within the programme and (b) total number of new recruits that are trained each year; 4. what is the maximum number of firefighters that the programme will cater for?
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
03 September 2021 - NW1857
Weber, Ms AMM to ask the Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment
(1)(a) What control measures did her department put in place to ensure that the invasive plant Salvinia minima that is present in the Hartebeespoort dam, Roodeplaat dam, Roodekoppie and Bon- accord dam will not double when spring comes since it reached over 350/ cover of the Hartebeespoort dam during the winter months; (2) how does her department intend to ensure that this invasive plant is controlled when spring comes as it is set to start to grow rapidly; (3) how does her department assist the Centre for Biological Control in order to ensure that Biological agents will be available when Spring comes?
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
03 September 2021 - NW1953
Komane, Ms RN to ask the Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation
(a) What has he found to be the reason behind the delays in issuing laptops to all National Student Financial Aid Scheme students and (b) how are such students without laptops expected to further their studies with the commencement of online learning?
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.
03 September 2021 - NW1899
Cuthbert, Mr MJ to ask the Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition
With regard to his reply to question 695 on 6 April 2021, (a) how are lawyers and/or legal firms chosen from the list of service providers, (b) what are the reasons that Ndobela Lamola Incorporated was selected to do so much work that they earned approximately 25% of all fees paid by the National Lotteries Commission between 2016 and 2020 and (c)(i) how was R5,7 million spent on the Mzukisi Makatse case, (ii) what are the full total breakdown of the costs associated with the case and (iii) what were the reasons for the costs having been so high?
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.”
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03 September 2021 - NW1881
Cachalia, Mr G K to ask the Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition
(1)With regard to the target of 20% of non-petroleum imports that are to be substituted for locally produced goods, which he communicated to the National Economic Development and Labour Council, (a) how was the figure of 20% established and (b) what is the time frame for reaching the set target; (2) Whether his department has done any research and/or analysis to motivate the target of 20%; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details? [NW2109E]
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:
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- 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;
- Establishing supplier development programmes, as appropriate, on a sectoral or large firm basis;
- Expanding the platform used to locally manufacture personal protective equipment (PPE) to other targeted sectors and large volume items where practical and feasible; and
- 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:
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- 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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03 September 2021 - NW1823
Singh, Mr N to ask the Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment
In light of the statement issued by her department on 31 July 2021 (details furnished), what (a) number of the 125 persons arrested during the six months’ period of January to end of June 2021 are repeat offenders and (b) is her department doing to address the increase in rhino poaching and rhino trafficking?
Reply:
The information requested on repeat offenders resides with the South African Police Service (SAPS). The SAPS is the custodian of the Crime Administration System (CAS), which captures all the criminal cases across the country and reflects the “repeat offended’ status.
The increase in rhino poaching and rhino horn trafficking is being addressed through a multidisciplinary Integrated Strategic Management approach and in line with the National Integrated Strategy to Combat Wildlife Trafficking (NISCWT).
Furthermore, the introduction of the seven integrated wildlife zones across the country has strengthened the coordination between the public and private partners operating in these areas. The necessary resources are being redirected to areas most in need of support and lessons learnt are being shared, including those related to the use of appropriate technologies to ensure surveillance, early warning and detection. The sharing of real-time information between these partners is resulting in the ability to proactively deploy in specific areas and to react quickly to report in a coordinated manner.
An additional step is being taken by SANParks, provincial nature reserves and private rhino owners who are dehorning rhinos in an effort to deter poachers, and protect the iconic animals from being killed for their horn.
SANParks is also investing in guarding rhinos through planned intensive monitoring which complements anti-poaching initiatives that focus on apprehending poachers. The Kruger National Park is currently investing in a layered approach to protect rhinos in the core rhino areas using integrated technologies and establishing a programme to improve staff integrity and morale.
Through the Environmental Enforcement Fusion Centre, the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) has increased analysis capability to provide support at a tactical level, as well as in relation to investigations. This has boosted anti-poaching at a tactical level and introduced integrated information-led enforcement. This work further strengthens the essential collaboration with the SAPS, the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (HAWKS), the Department of Justice and other sectors of the security cluster to gather, analyse and share intelligence on wildlife traficking so that international syndicate-related crimes can be dealt with effectively.
Regards
MS B D CREECY, MP
MINISTER OF FORESTRY, FISHERIES AND THE ENVIRONMENT
DATE
03 September 2021 - NW1667
Whitfield, Mr AG to ask the Minister of Justice and Correctional Services
What is the total number of convicted schedule 08 offenders that have been (a) imprisoned at and (b) released from facilities of his department in the (i) 2016-17, (ii) 2017-18, (iii) 2018-19, (iv) 2019-20 and (v) 2020-21 financial years?
Reply:
a) Imprisoned
REGIONS (In prison Schedule 08 offenders) |
Imprisoned 2016/17 |
Imprisoned 2017/18 |
Imprisoned 2018/19 |
Imprisoned 2019/20 |
Imprisoned 2020/2 |
Grand Total |
RC EASTERN CAPE |
18 955 |
18 588 |
17 663 |
17 074 |
14 090 |
22 821 |
RC GAUTENG |
32 978 |
32 373 |
31 600 |
29 944 |
23 309 |
41 462 |
RC KWAZULU-NATAL |
26 663 |
26 038 |
25 094 |
23 563 |
18 894 |
32 366 |
RC LIMPOPO MPUMALANGA & NW |
21 963 |
21 708 |
21 856 |
21 518 |
17 551 |
27 007 |
RC NORTHERN CAPE & FREE STATE |
19 032 |
19 078 |
18 934 |
17 971 |
14 440 |
22 465 |
RC WESTERN CAPE |
25 537 |
24 885 |
24 318 |
23 434 |
17 827 |
36 179 |
Grand Total |
145 128 |
142 670 |
139 465 |
133 504 |
106 111 |
182 300 |
(b) Released
REGIONS (Released Sch 08 Offenders) |
FY 2016/17 |
FY 2017/18 |
FY 2018/19 |
FY 2019/20 |
FY 2020/21 |
Grand Total |
RC EASTERN CAPE |
4 799 |
4 710 |
4 515 |
5 112 |
3 685 |
22 821 |
RC GAUTENG |
8 242 |
7 917 |
8 294 |
10 209 |
6 800 |
41 462 |
RC KWAZULU-NATAL |
6 643 |
6 351 |
6 249 |
7 394 |
5 729 |
32 366 |
RC LIMPOPO MPUMALANGA & N.W. |
5 263 |
4 817 |
4 999 |
6 728 |
5 200 |
27 007 |
RC NORTHERN CAPE & FREE STATE |
4 328 |
4 211 |
4 272 |
5 320 |
4 334 |
22 465 |
RC WESTERN CAPE |
7 729 |
7 066 |
6 848 |
9 163 |
5 373 |
36 179 |
Grand Total ALL types of releases |
37 004 |
35 072 |
35 177 |
43 926 |
31 121 |
182 300 |
Number of convicted Schedule 8 not added to the National Forensic DNA Data base (Released on parole without DNA) PQ 1660 - NW1806E |
22 325 |
18 470 |
19 556 |
20 772 |
15 752 |
96,875 |
Number of other release types other than parole release E.g. Sentence Expiry Date (SED) |
14 679 |
16 602 |
15 621 |
23 154 |
15 369 |
85 425 |
Grand Total ALL types of releases |
37 004 |
35 072 |
35 177 |
43 926 |
31 121 |
182 300 |
END
03 September 2021 - NW1917
Singh, Mr N to ask the Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment
Whether her department maintains a register of claims against it; if not, why not; if so, what are the details of (a) all outstanding legal claims against her department with actual and/or potential claim values greater than R100 000 and, in each case, (b) the (i) claimant, (ii) nature of claim, (iii) actual and/or potential claim amount and (iv) status of claim to date?
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: ..
03 September 2021 - NW1858
Weber, Ms AMM to ask the Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment
1 Whether, in view of the fact that the doctors in the Kruger National Park (KNP), who have always been private doctors, will be permanently closed from 31 May 2021 as there was a tender process to appoint a medical doctor at Skukuza in the KNP; if not, why not; if so, (a) who was appointed and (b) on what date did the doctor start working; 2. whether the newly appointed doctor works full-time or only deals with emergencies; 3. whether SANParks budgeted for a doctor and all the equipment that is needed for a doctor to run a practice, as this is not a private practice; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what amount did SANParks budget for the equipment to ensure the doctor can be equipped to run a practice; 4. whether there was a transfer of medical files; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details?
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:
02 September 2021 - NW1975
Ngcobo, Mr SL to ask the Minister of Basic Education to ask the Minister of Basic Education
(1) With reference to (a) Micheal Komape and (b) Siyamthanda Mtunu, aged five and six years respectively, who died due to unsafe and dilapidated pit toilets that are reported mostly in Limpopo, what measures has her department taken to ensure that the Limpopo Department of Education eradicates unsafe and unhygienic toilets at rural schools as ordered by the courts; (2) what specific initiatives have been implemented to ensure the safety of children since 2018 when the matter of unsafe and unhygienic toilets was heard in the High Court; (3) what immediate interventions will ensure that parents in the rural areas do not continue to lose their children to unsafe toilets between now and 2026 when the eradication of pit toilets is planned to commence?
Reply:
1. The SAFE (Sanitation Appropriate For Education) programme was launched to eradicate BASIC PIT toilets. Countrywide, there are currently 2 913 schools on this programme. 1 159 of these 2 913 schools, appropriate toilets have already been constructed. In Limpopo, there are 455 schools that form part of the SAFE programme. Of these 455, 170 projects have already progressed to Practical Completion.
2. There are 2 initiatives related to BASIC PIT toilets to ensure the safety of children. The first is to build appropriate toilets at schools (see progress reported above). The second is to demolish the old BASIC PIT toilet structures. This second initiative is driven by the Provincial Departments of Education. For example, in Limpopo there are 239 schools that have appropriate toilets, but the old BASIC PIT structures were still on site. At 86 of these 239, contractors have been appointed and the old BASIC PIT toilets have been demolished.
3. The eradication of BASIC PIT toilets has already commenced with progress as indicated above
02 September 2021 - NW2044
Van Der Walt, Ms D to ask the Minister of Basic Education to ask the Minister of Basic Education
What (a) is the total number of sexual misconduct cases reported to her department for each grade in each province (i) in the past two financial years and (ii) since 1 April 2021, (b) total number of cases involved (i) teachers and (ii) general workers, (c) number of cases were referred by her department for investigation to the SA Police Service, (d) number of cases were finalized by her department, (e) number of cases were pending in her department, (f) number ended in dismissals by her department, (g)(i) is the extent of the misconduct in each case and (ii) measures were put in place by her department to ensure all cases are reported by principals and teachers in each province?
Reply:
In respect of Question(s): (a)(i) and (ii); (b); (c); (d); (e); (f) and (g)(i):
Sexual misconduct cases are reported to the employer, who in terms of section 3(1)(b) of the Employment of Educators Act, 76 of 1998, is the Head of the Provincial Education Department entrusted with the responsibility to enforce the disciplinary code and procedures against all employees employed at the provincial level.
Therefore, the question is more relevant to the provincial administration, since it is the responsibility of the employer.
The question should therefore be forwarded to the relevant employer for details and response.
Consequently, the Department has a zero-tolerance against any educator who has committed sexual misconduct towards any learner.
In respect of Question (g)(ii):
The provision of section 54 of the Criminal Law Amendment Act, 32 of 2007, (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) and section 110 of the Children’s Act, 38 of 2005, put an obligation on any person who becomes aware of any abuse or incident, involving a child, to report such incident to the South African Police Service (SAPS) or Department of Social Development (DSD);
Section 26 of the Employment of Educators Act and section 26 of the SACE Act, also put an obligation on the employer to report to SACE every case, where disciplinary steps were taken against an educator, resulting in a sanction other than caution or reprimand.
Besides the above legislative provisions, the Department of Basic Education has developed two (2) Protocols, namely, Standard Operating Procedures for the Employers of Educators and Protocol for Reporting and Management of Sexual Abuse and Harassment in schools. These protocols outline the responsibilities of the PEDs (schools, Circuits and Districts officials), ELRC, SACE, SGBs, including the Department of Social Development and Department of Justice and Constitutional Development on reporting and handling misconduct cases committed by educators, learners and other PEDs employees.
The latest amendment to the Regulations of the Employment of Educators Act, Government Gazette No 44433, dated 09 April 2021, provides that an educator found guilty of sexual misconduct towards a learner, is indefinitely prevented from re-employment in education.
There is also the ELRC Collective Agreement 3 of 2018 "Providing for Compulsory Inquiries by Arbitrators in Cases of Disciplinary Action Against Educators Charged with Sexual Misconduct in Respect of Learners" which provides for an expedited, independent disciplinary process against an educator for alleged sexual misconduct committed towards any learner.
02 September 2021 - NW1973
Ngcobo, Mr SL to ask the Minister of Employment and Labour
(1)What is the policy position of his department on providing incentives for the uptake of COVID-19 vaccinations in the workplace; (2) whether his department has (a) a system in place that protects the rights of workers and (b) proper channels to report abuses of workers by their employers on issues of COVID-19 vaccinations; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details; (3) what is the long-term policy goal of his department on the uptake of COVID-19 vaccinations to reach herd immunity?
Reply:
1. To ensure that there is uptake of COVID-19 vaccination in the workplace, the Department of Employment and Labour issued the Direction on Occupational Health and Safety Measures, which was gazetted on 11 June 2021. The Direction requires employers to give employees paid time off to be vaccinated against COVID-19; and to recover from the side effects of being vaccinated.
Should an employee suffer the side effects as a result of the vaccination, the Direction states that the employer must in accordance with section 22 of the Basic Conditions of Employment Act place its employee on sick leave. They further state that once the sick leave has been exhausted, employees should be given further paid time off if they’re still ill; or a claim may be lodged for compensation in terms of the Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act of 1993 (COIDA). In terms of the sick leave, the guidelines state that an employer may accept a COVID-19 vaccination certificate issued by an official vaccination site in lieu of a medical certificate.
2. Yes, the Department of Employment and Labour has Health and Safety inspectors who their role is to enforce compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, including with the COVID-19 Directions issued under this Act.
3. The Department of Employment and Labour believes that the Directions, which were widely consulted with organised business, organised labour and community constituency are suffice as measures in dealing with the challenges posed by COVID-19 and further encourages all workers to vaccinate.
Secondly, in the workplace where COVID-19 may be found to be causing serious challenges, the Directions encourage employers to work together with the employees to analyse carefully, deeply and soberly the danger that they may all be facing, if the situation is left unattended, and without appropriate actions being taken. Approaching it in this manner is to tap on the democratisation of the workplace to work for the benefit of all.
02 September 2021 - NW1951
Montwedi, Mr Mk to ask the Minister of Basic Education to ask the Minister of Basic Education
What (a) systems does her department have in place to ensure that privately-run schools, such as a certain school (name and details furnished), are compliant with the SA Schools Act, Act 84 of 1996, and (b) steps has her department taken to deal with the prevailing situation of maladministration, corruption and racism at the specified school?
Reply:
Independent schools are registered in line with terms and conditions laid down by the Department and Provincial Regulations. The Department monitors compliance to the conditions set out during registration through Circuit Managers for support and intervention purposes. This is followed by the deregistration of the independent school should the provided support and intervention fail.
The Provincial Education Department in North West is finalising its investigation at Naledi Christian School. Recommendations will be forwarded to the Head of Department and the Administrator for their final decision on the future of the school, which is still operating with a provisional registration certificate that will be due for review.
02 September 2021 - NW1920
Ngcobo, Mr SL to ask the Minister of Basic Education to ask the Minister of Basic Education
(1) Regarding disruption of basic education brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic since its emergence in 2020, what is the (a) Government’s long-term strategy to reduce the impact of COVID-19 disruptions on learning and (b) envisaged outcome of such a strategy; (2) what has the Government learnt from the COVID-19 situation that could help to reduce the impact of future disruptions on basic education teaching and learning?
Reply:
(1) (a) (b) The Department of Basic Education has put in place a three year Recovery Annual Teaching Plan for each subject in each grade, to help guide teachers focus on key concepts, content and skills to be taught per subject over the next three year period. The curriculum statement for each grade and subject was evaluated by a panel of curriculum content experts and the content was reduced so as to ensure that only the core concepts, knowledge and skills are taught for each subject and grade. It is anticipated that over the next three years, learners would have covered the core content in the subject and the curriculum statement, post the three year period, would be reviewed to take learners forward in their learning process. The three year recovery period, is tentative at this stage and may be extended if necessary based on the findings from the continuous research, monitoring and support provided by the DBE and PEDs to schools
The DBE has developed guidelines for teachers on fundamental content that must be prioritised and the guidelines will be used on an annual basis, as they are aligned to the curriculum. In terms of this strategy, and given the variation in teaching time across the schools, there is now a higher dependence on the teachers professional judgment. Teachers are provided with a Planner and Tracker, which lists the reduced content to be covered in the week, and teachers must record coverage so as to ensure that every teacher has a record of curriculum coverage, per grade, which will be transferred to the next teacher. This will ensure continuity from one grade to the next. The new strategy also moves the focus to Assessment for Learning (formative assessment) as a teaching strategy. This implies that the teacher not only assesses at the end of the learning process to make judgment on the learning gains but assess the learner on a continuous basis during the learning process to support the learning process. Assessment weightings in Grades 4-11 have also been adjusted to ensure that optimal time is used for teaching and learning.
The key tenet of the strategy is to reduce the curriculum to focus on key concepts, skills and knowledge that are essential for deeper learning and the development of cognitive skills that will promote creative thinking, problem solving and effective communication.
(2) The DBE has learnt that plans that are put in place to reduce the impact of future disruptions must be agile and must take into consideration the various school contexts. In accommodating the various school contexts, much is left to the teacher's professional judgment and expertise. Hence, teacher development, training and support is now more crucial in capacitating the teacher to manage his/her classroom context. The DBE has also learnt that the continuous monitoring of teaching and learning in the classroom is important as the data gathered from such monitoring will help adjust the intervention strategy and the long term plan to recover the teaching losses. The ongoing monitoring will inform the additional support programmes , such as TV and Radio broadcast lessons, that are aligned to the Annual Teaching Plans. Collaboration with stakeholders such as Teacher Unions, School Governing body Associations, Professional Bodies and research institutions is vital as to ensure buy-in, support and input on latest developments as the situation unfolds.
02 September 2021 - NW2020
Nodada, Mr BB to ask the Minister of Basic Education to ask the Minister of Basic Education
Whether there are different procedures to be followed in respect of the appointment of foreign educators, as opposed to South African educators; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what (a) is the reason for the different procedures and (b) are the further relevant details?
Reply:
The procedures in relation to the appointment of foreign nationals in South Africa are regulated in terms of the Immigration Act, 2002 (Act No.13 of 2002, as amended), and the Immigration Regulations 2014 (as amended); with the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) as the custodians. Therefore, the Department of Basic Education (DBE) established a procedure for the appointment of foreign educators in State-paid posts at public schools. The procedure is aligned with the provisions of the Immigration Act and its Regulations. Thus, (a) the procedure in relation to the appointment of foreign educators will differ in that it is subjected to the provisions as stipulated in the Immigration Act and Regulations; and (b) In principle, foreign educators are considered as a last resort, and currently are considered in subjects identified as STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics). A guideline document on the employment of foreign educators, which is aligned with the provisions of both the Immigration Act and Immigration Regulations, has since been adopted, and is implemented when foreign educators are appointed. A working relationship between the DBE, DHA and the Department of Labour has also been established.
02 September 2021 - NW1998
Nodada, Mr BB to ask the Minister of Basic Education to ask the Minister of Basic Education
(1) What (a) is the total number of schools that have been (i) closed and (ii) left abandoned in each province, (b) is the national total number of schools in each case and (c) are the reasons for the school closure and abandonment; (2) what total number of the specified schools have (a) plans underway to get them to an operational standard and (b) no plans underway to get them to an operational standard; (3) what are the further relevant details regarding schools that have no plans underway to get them to an operational standard?
Reply:
The question has been referred to provincial departments of education for detailed information. The response will be provided as soon as all the responses have been received and collated
02 September 2021 - NW1925
Luthuli, Mr BN to ask the Minister of Health
With reference to the recent remarks by Dr Susan Vosloo discouraging persons from getting vaccinated against COVID-19, which comes at a time when the Republic is facing increased vaccination hesitancy, what (a) are the relevant details of the COVID-19 vaccination education drives planned in the Republic in the coming months, (b) budgets have been set aside for this and (c) are the relevant time frames?
Reply:
a) The COVID-19 vaccination education drive is a multi-faceted programme that involves the public and private sectors across the entire government (all departments and all three spheres) and that has many contributing private companies.
- High programme visibility: Specific Activities
- Visible signage of the vaccine roll-out on large key billboards in high transit areas
- Use of taxi rank TV, Digital Billboards and others to promote vaccination messages
- Conspicuous telescopic and other large banners at malls, places of worship, taxi ranks, retail stores, schools
- Conspicuous and recognizable branding and clear signage at vaccine sites
- Champions: Identifying apolitical vaccine champions that are relevant to the target group and have wide reaching influence (key influential leaders; Traditional Leaders, Faith Based, Business sector, Civil society and Celebrities) e.g. Limpopo targeted ZCC church leader
- Involvement of Political leaders as champions: Health MEC and other political leaders such as Premiers, Mayors, Ward Counsellors
- Partnership with private sector to collaborate on media campaigns and vaccine roll-out branding e.g. Medical Aids like GEMS, Discovery etc. and other businesses
- Information in people’s hands: Specific Activities
- Guide the community on where they should go to, who they should listen to and which number they should call to get the correct information on anything to do with vaccines
- Use the time that clients spend at vaccination sites to empower them to be vaccine ambassadors
- Use the observation time to educate the clients and equip them to be able to answer common misinformation questions e.g. Is it true that people are dying after they vaccinate?
- Provide comprehensive IEC material on vaccines and adverse events following immunization with the call center number clearly visible that they can refer to and share with others.
- Share information on the nearest functional vaccination sites; operating hours; dates for outreach with all stakeholders: radio stations, newspapers, community leaders, religious leaders, schools, workplaces, and all social media platforms
- Use of social media to get the correct information into young people’s hands so that they do not discourage the elderly from vaccinating through sharing of misinformation they consume on social media
- Use of teachers to get the right information into young people’s hands so that they can correct misinformation from social media and other sources at home
- Address the play-off between various vaccines and preferences
- Use of local media: Specific Activities
- Continuous engagement to reinforce positive messages about vaccinations and to counter misinformation and disinformation
- Ongoing “human” stories by individuals representing the target group to show authentic stories of registration and vaccination on radio, local newspapers, and all social media platforms
- Radio stories addressing identified concerns about vaccines in local languages
- Radio slots to boost confidence in vaccination explaining all the key steps in the vaccination journey
- Collaboration with local newspapers, Radio stations, leadership, NGOs, Civil society organizations, tertiary institutions, schools, Unions, businesses, private vaccination sites in spreading correct information about vaccines
- Public health messaging to raise public awareness of the notable fatality rate and potential long-term sequela of COVID-19
- Weekly local radio station slots for advocacy messaging, adverts in local print media.
- Local mobilisation and canvassing: Specific Activities
- Whole society area based (ward-based) approach improving reach and raising capacity through collaboration with other stakeholders i.e. Private sites, Sector engagements (Business, Civil Society, FBOs, Traditional Authorities, Men’s Forum, Older Person’s Forum and people with disabilities e.tc. to be engaged during the month of August)
- Identify and appoint area-based leads, local civil society activators and communicators who will play the catalytic role of bringing all these people together
- Out-reach service: share the schedule with the sites, times and dates; plan well with all relevant local stakeholders to ensure that there is sufficient demand creation and social mobilization in the community leading up to the out-reach date including use of loud hailers
- Identify individuals who can be vaccination ambassadors or champions with vaccine branded clothing with messages like do have any questions about vaccines? ‘Ask me’, who can be easily identifiable as they walk around the community and use local media to inform the community about them and to ask them questions.
- Use of community WhatsApp groups to communicate correct information and counter misinformation and disinformation.
- Work with local comedians to create fun videos on platforms like TikTok that can be shared on social media
- Coordinating all of the community development practitioners, health care workers and resources to intensify the together with Door-to-door, Site visits by Executive Council and Mayors to mobilise communities.
- Access strategies: Specific Activities
- Transport: provide transport where possible; ensure that clients know when, how, which number to call, where to go and who is eligible to access this service
- Home based vaccinations
- District based promotion of vaccination sites, available assistance at all sites, pop up sites taken to remote areas, ward-based vaccination sites, mass vaccination sites opened across the districts, more sites opened on weekends to provide access to those at work during the week.
- Increase outreach/mobile sites and strategical place them in areas with low uptake as informed by data
- Increase sites in underserved areas
- Increase sites that operate on weekends and make sure they are advertised widely including operation hours
- Adopt specific strategies like Churches on Sunday, Malls on Saturdays, especially on weekends
- Build trust in the system by providing excellent client friendly service so that positive reviews spread by word of mouth
- Use familiar sites as vaccination sites e.g. churches, synagogues, mosques, malls
- Other Activities
- Continue with regular feedback and monitoring of daily performance through feedback sessions between Province & districts Mon-Fri
- Each district, through the district vaccination coordinating committees meets at least three times a week to monitor progress and identify pressure points and problem areas to reaching targets.
- Retain focus on >60 years as the most vulnerable population group until targets are met
- Encourage clinicians to counter patients’ anecdotal “bad reaction” stories with “good reaction” stories rather than statistics.
- Use messaging like “your parents made sure you were vaccinated as a child now it’s your turn to return the favour”, to encourage younger people to bring older people.
- Coming up with little songs about vaccinations that can be taught at ECDs and Schools and share it through ECD networks (Vaccine, Vaccine on your arm, Will keep you safe from COVID-19).
b) Budgets that have been set aside for this come from all partners. Some are directly budgeted items funded from government departments, including GCIS, but the majority are cash and cash-in-kind contributions from the private sector (through Solidarity Fund and by media houses). We do not have a Rand value for all of these contributions at this stage.
c) The relevant time frames are that several activities have already commenced and all are continuing for the remainder of this year and into 2022.
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