Questions and Replies
19 February 2018 - NW9
Lekota, Mr M to ask the Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services
What (a) are the actions, inactions and conduct of the SA Social Security Agency (SASSA) that formed the basis of the request by the Chief Executive Officer of the SA Post Office for the intervention of the Director-General (DG) of the Department of Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation (DPME) into the process for the implementation of the payments of grants and (b) action has been taken to encourage SASSA’s cooperation?
Reply:
I have been informed by SA Post Office as follows:
a) There were some disagreements on the implementation of the Services Agreement that was signed on 08 December 2017. SAPO required sign-offs in line with the agreed Service Agreement timelines but they were being delayed by SASSA. This was flagged on numerous occasions but still there were no formal sign-offs provided. Only verbal commitments were made which somewhat compromised the governance protocol. In addition, SAPO learnt of the appointment of the work streams to provide technical advice to SASSA. The introduction of this team posed a risk in that the already agreed but not yet signed-off specifications could be changed and therefore delays the implementation process. It was on this basis that SAPO requested the intervention of the DPME DG raising early warning signals about the potential delays that are caused by factors outside of SAPO’s control.
b) The DG of the DPME mediated on the matter between both CEOs supported by the DG of the Department of Telecommunications and Postal Services (DTPS) and contingencies were initiated by SAPO and agreed with SASSA to mitigate any possible delays. In addition, ongoing communications and regular meetings are held through steering committees and focus Area groups. SAPO has since assured that all issues that were outstanding have been adequately mitigated upon and the project is now on track.
Approved/ not approved
Dr Siyabonga Cwele, MP
Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services
Date:
22 December 2017 - NW3485
Ketabahle, Ms V to ask the Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services
What is the total (a) number and (b) monetary value of e-commerce transactions that took place in the (i) 2012-13, (ii) 2013-14, (iii) 2014-15, (iv) 2015-16 and (v) 2016-17 financial years?
Reply:
a) None
b) None
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Dr Siyabonga Cwele, MP
Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services
Date:
15 December 2017 - NW3942
Mackenzie, Mr C to ask the Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services
With reference to his reply to question 3371 on 13 November 2017, (a) what are the relevant details of the building that the SA Post Office is leasing in Bloemfontein in terms of (a) where exactly are the premises located, (b) what are the terms of the lease, including the (i) period of the lease, (ii) name of the landlord and (iii) rental amount for each month and (c) what processes were followed by the SA Post Office before contracting the lease?
Reply:
I have been informed by SAPO as follows:
(a) The premises is located at the Mr Price Building, a sub-division of Plot 6, Vredenhof Smallholdings, No 2708, Langenhovenpark, Nelson Mandela Drive, Langenhovenpark, Bloemfontein.
(b)(i) Period of lease was 3 years
(ii) The Michael Family Trust
(iii) Rental amount per month as follows:
- Outlet size: 3,956m²
- Lease costs per m2 (3-year lease) : R62 m²
- Basic monthly rental (excl VAT) for duration of lease agreement:
Year 1: Rental R 245 272.00, plus R2,250.00 for 15 basement parking bays
Year 2: Rental R 264,893.76, plus R2,250.00 for 15 basement parking bays
Year 3: Rental R 286,085.26, plus R2,250.00 for 15 basement parking bays
(c) No proposal or request for tender was issued because the feasibility analysis to determine the availability of suitable buildings to house the Postbank Operations Centre in the Bloemfontein area, was conducted internally.
Following further discussions between SAPO Properties Division and the Managing Director (MD) of the Michael Family Trust, Postbank recommended that a lease agreement for the Langenhovenpark premises be entered into as a temporary site, while a new long term accommodation is explored. Approval was therefore, granted by the Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO), for a lease agreement of three years with the Michael Family Trust as a single source procurement, which was within the Procurement Framework and Delegation of Authority.
Approved/ not approved
Dr Siyabonga Cwele, MP
Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services
Date:
14 December 2017 - NW3944
Mackenzie, Mr C to ask the Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services
With reference to his reply to question 3229 on 13 November 2017, what (a) number of nominations were received for appointment to the SA Post Office Board, (b) are the names of each individual, (c) are the reasons for not appointing each individual and (d) skills requirements are being sought for each Board position?
Reply:
(a) 338 (three hundred and thirty eight) nominations were received.
(b) and (c) responses are attached as Annexure A.
(d) The skills requirements for the three positions were as follows:
- Position 1 - Banking business;
- Position 2 - Logistics and operations; and
- Position 3 - ICT/e-Commerce or Governance and Compliance or Postal Service and Postal Service Management.
Approved/ not approved
Dr Siyabonga Cwele, MP
Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services
Date:
14 December 2017 - NW3943
Mackenzie, Mr C to ask the Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services
(1) With reference to his reply to question 3371 on 13 November 2017, (a) on what (2) Was a request for proposal/request for tender issued; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details
Reply:
I have been informed by SA Post Office as follows:
(1)(a) The contract was signed in 2003 for a period of two (2) years with effect from 17 May 2004. Thereafter the contract was extended via a Limited Bidding Process on yearly basis until 31 March 2014.
(1)(b) The original contract value and total payments made to Intimate Data from 2004-2006 was R3 695 000. The payments made to Intimate Date from September 2007- October 2014 was R28 205 675.66.
(2) Request for Bid – RFP No. 29/PDD/12/13/LN was advertised on 3 November 2013 using the Sunday Times, City Press, Rapport and Government Tender Bulletin. The closing date was extended from 6 December to 13 December 2013.
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Dr Siyabonga Cwele, MP
Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services
Date:
08 December 2017 - NW3495
Mackenzie, Mr C to ask the Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services
Whether the SA Post Office introduced a clearance fee for parcels and / or packages received from other countries; if so, what are the relevant (a) charges for each country and (b) details of the conditions attached to the collection and / or delivery of the parcels and / or packages?
Reply:
I have been informed by SAPO as follows:
The South African Post Office did not introduce a clearance fee for parcels and /or packages received from other countries. These handling fees were already applicable.
(a)(b) Not applicable to SAPO
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Dr Siyabonga Cwele, MP
Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services
Date:
08 December 2017 - NW3162
Ketabahle, Ms V to ask the Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services
What are the details including the ranks of service providers and /or contractors from which (a) his department and (b) the entities reporting to him procured services in the past five years 2. What (a) service was provided by each service provider and /or contactor and (b) amount was service provider and / or contractor paid 3. (a) how many of these service providers are black-owned entities, (b) what was each of the black-owned service providers awarded and; (c) how much was each black-owned service provider paid?
Reply:
I have been informed by the Department and entities as follows:
Department
The question is broad and not specific requiring detailed information over a long period of time. Various services procured by the Department range from small to big procurement of goods and services.
(1)(a) The Department of Telecommunications and Postal Services was established in May 2014. Since 2014 various services were rendered to the Department by various service providers. Therefore the answer to the question will only focus on the 2014/15, 2015/16 and 2016/17 financial years.
(2)(a) The list of service providers utilised during the abovementioned periods are too long to list.
(2)(b) The type of services that were rendered to the Department are as follows:-
Printing
Catering
Advertisements
Recruitment
Security Services
Cleaning Services
Pest Control
Hiring of a Mobile Theatre Stage
Hiring of Tents
Hiring of Furniture
Hiring of Public Address System
Hiring of Audio Visual Equipment
Hiring of Chemical Toilets
Repair and Service of Air Condition
Designing of Promotional Material
Design and Layout of Banners
Manufacturing and Installation of Blinds
Personnel Assessments
Data Capturing, Processing and Recovering
Branding and Marketing
Repair and Renovation of Building
Refuse Removal
Repair Access Control System
Competency Assessments
Furniture Removal
Transcription Services
Clothing with Logo Printing
Pluming Services
Electrician Services
Maintenance of Database
Burglar Proofing
Audit Services
Research
System Development Services
Legal Services
Advisory Consulting Services
Delivery of News Papers
Translators: Brailing Of Documents
Computer Support Services
Repair and Install CCTV System
Verification of Qualifications
Advisory Consulting Services
Video Recording
Repairing of Camera
Hiring Of Photographer
Website Development
Repair and Install Networks
Rendering of Health Care
Training
The total spent on services was R90 million for the period of 2014/15, 2015/16 and 2016/17 financial year.
YEAR |
TOTAL SPENT ON SMMEs and BEEs |
2016/17 |
9, million |
2015/16 |
6, million |
2014/15 |
14, million |
(b) Entities
1. – 3, I refer the member to the Annual Reports and the Financial Statements of the entities
Approved
Dr Siyabonga Cwele, MP
Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services
Date:
08 December 2017 - NW3736
Ketabahle, Ms V to ask the Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services
1. Whether (a) his department and / or (b) entities reporting to him procured services from a certain company ( name furnished); if so, (i) what services were procured in each case and (ii) what is the total amount that was paid to the specified company in each case;
Reply:
I have been informed by the Department and Entities reporting to me as follows:
1 (a) Kindly note DTPS only existed May 2014. No services were procured from Travel with Flair by the Department of Telecommunications and Postal Services
- Not Applicable
- Not Applicable
1 (b) No services by entities of DTPS that had dealings with Travel with Flair (Pty) Ltd, except USAASA and Sentech have procured services from Travel with Flair.
- USAASA procured travel services.
- USAASA paid R29, 679.00 and USAF paid R17, 106.01.
2. (b)(i)(ii)(iii) USAASA procures services from the company for international travel and the details are as follows:
Who travelled | Date | Travel Route | Invoice Amount | Agency Fee |
P Radebe | 17 Oct 2015 | Sweden | R130 484.72 | R275.00 |
Z Nkosi | 17 Oct 2017 | Sweden | R117 954.72 | R275.00 |
SENTECH
(1)&(2) Sentech procured the following services from Travel with Flair:
Labels Sum of TWF Fee
2016 516 725
Accommodation (Acc) 234 124
Car Hire (Car) 91 522
Conference (Ccc) 31 074
Domestic Air Travel (Dom) 119 366
Insurance (Ins) 130
International Air Travel (Int) 7 985
Regional Air Tickets (Reg) 2 055
Transfers & Shuttles (Tra) 29 969
Trav Other (Sao) 280
Trav_ Accomod (Sac) 220
2017 484 090
Accommodation (Acc) 197 976
Bus & Rail Reservations (Bus) 110
Car Hire (Car) 74 501
Conference (Ccc) 58 428
Domestic Air Travel (Dom) 118 597
Insurance (Ins) 510
International Air Travel (Int) 6 215
Regional Air Tickets (Reg) 4 900
Tours (Tou) 110
Transfers & Shuttles (Tra) 22 113
Trav Other (Sao) 515
Trav_Conference (Sap) 115
2015 161 764
Accommodation (Acc) 51 790
Car Hire (Car) 22 930
Conference (Ccc) 29 207
Domestic Air Travel (Dom) 38 470
International Air Travel (Int) 4 840
Transfers & Shuttles (Tra) 14 412
Air (Ai1) 115
Grand Total 1 162 580
SENTECH
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Dr Siyabonga Cwele, MP
Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services
Date:
04 December 2017 - NW3590
Mbabama, Ms TM to ask the Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services
(a) What is the total number of supplier invoices that currently remain unpaid by (i) his department and (ii) each entity reporting to him for more than (aa) 30 days, (bb) 60 days, (c) 90 days and (dd) 120 days and (b) what is the total amount outstanding in each case?
Reply:
I have been informed by the Department and Entities as follows:
DEPARTMENT
(a)(i) There are currently no invoices that are unpaid that are overdue for the Department.
(aa) N/A
(bb) N/A
(cc) N/A
(dd) N/A
(b) N/A
ENTITIES
Entity |
No of unpaid invoices |
(aa) 30 days |
(bb) 60 days |
(cc) 90 days |
(dd) 120 days |
Nemisa |
31 |
R812 228.61 |
R508 673.20 |
R5 027 382.87 |
- |
SAPO: Post Office |
9214 |
R44 222 064 |
R41 320 820 |
R19 759 901 |
R17 799 740 |
SAPO: Courier Freight Group |
626 |
R402 773 |
R284 459 |
R602 790 |
R52 280 602 |
BBI |
52 |
R3 623 944.53 |
R195 787.93 |
- |
- |
SITA |
R51 478 773.70 |
R35 646 778.59 |
R36 807 551.31 |
R292 219 513.97 |
|
zaDNA |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
USAASA |
2138 |
R522 796.92 |
R417 178.96 |
R807 252.19 |
R1 136 239.53 |
Sentech |
143 |
R1 630 403.42 |
R794 639.70 |
R909 446.22 |
R8 337 723.62 |
Notes: Reasons for delays with settling the invoices
Nemisa
The reasons for the delays relates to dispute of invoices between supplier and end user; procurement documents not made available to finance to support the expenditure; dispute of rental to be paid as charged by Landlord
BBI
The 52 invoices are primary made up of 43 Tourvest invoices of which invoices have queries and once resolved will be paid.
SAPO
The invoices have not been paid due to the constrained cash flow position of both SAPO and CFG.
USAASA
The invoices not paid for more than 30 days relates to travel agents. The delays are as a results of the prolonged time to resolve queries with the service providers relating to i) lack of supporting documents provided by service providers, ii) rates charged on invoices not agreeing to quotations. The amount outstanding relating to rental of office printers was withheld due to non-completeness of services.
SENTECH
Invoices under query due to dispute over contractual assessment rates, Invoice under dispute due to rate of exchange, Invoice under dispute due to rate of exchange, Pre- payment Unreconciled due to price fluctuations in diesel, Refund from Avusa, Current invoice to be paid end of November, Incorrect Posting SAP, Masterdata (banking details) under query,
SITA
Note 1: 43 invoices amounting to R166 625 437.65 relates to Microsoft Ireland that SITA procured on behalf of consumers. SITA only pays Microsoft once the money is recovered from the customers. Of this 15 invoices amounting to R128 812 016.37 is about 120 days.
This arrangement is in place as part of SITA’s cash flow management in order to align cash inflows with cash outflows.
Note 2: 107 invoices amounting to R75 703 394.57 included in the amount over 120 days relates to disputes that are subject to formal investigations and are therefore disputes.
Payments are only processed after the formal investigations are finalized and any related disputes are resolved in line with best practice and also to ensure compliance with the PFMA.
Note 3: 580 invoices included in the amounts over 120 days amounting to R73 703 694.23 relates to disputes with suppliers that are in the process of being addressed with the specific suppliers
This relates to various disputes with specific suppliers. Invoices related to these disputes will be paid as soon as disputes are resolved in line with pest practices and also to ensure compliance with the PFMA.
Note 4: The rest of the invoices relates to operational reasons that are being addressed. The balance of invoices outstanding for longer than 120 days are 80 invoices amounting to R14 000 408.80. This small number of invoices requires further follow-up and verification before they can be paid.
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Dr Siyabonga Cwele, MP
Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services
Date:
04 December 2017 - NW3885
Mackenzie, Mr C to ask the Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services
With reference to his reply to question 3078 on 30 October 2017, (a) which processes are being amended to improve the SA Post Office’s ability and capacity to handle the increased volumes, (b) what is the cost of implementing these processes and (c) by which date will these improvements be completed?
Reply:
I have been informed by SAPO as follows:
(a)
- A total review of all operational activities was conducted and a duplicated process was identified. As a result, the function of sorting and dispatching mail items from Johannesburg International Mail Centre (JIMC) to Post Offices, has been moved to Mail Centres which are allocated around Gauteng. This has assisted JIMC in placing additional 20 staff members into their operations. The exercise had no cost implications.
- Additional six PC work stations were purchased at a cost of R90 000 to increase Capturing and Assessing processes. Ten printers were acquired at a cost of R90 000, to replace broken ones and for the new work stations. This has already been concluded.
- SAPO introduced dispatches on IPS system to Durban International Mail Centre (DIMC) and Capemail International Mail Centre (CIMC) in order to replace the aged Track and Trace system. CIMC and DIMC have already been implemented at no cost. They intend expanding this process to Witspos, Germiston and Tshwane Mail Centres at a cost of R245 000. This will be finalised in December 2017.
- The entity have started a Re-engineering process to establish crewing levels in line with a 24/7 operational window. They are currently operating night shift and weekend operations on overtime basis which cost R13 463 632 from April to November 2017, for JIMC, DIMC and CIMC.
- They have improved on the capturing process of items on the IPS system. SAPO used to capture the weight of items at an inception stage. This restricted processing outputs as capturing could only be done at work stations that had scales affixed to them. Only six work stations had scales affixed while the other 45 did not have scales. By moving the capturing of weights to a back office administration process, they are now capable of higher outputs on their capturing process of items as they are not restricted to using work stations with scales. No cost attached to this process and it has already been implemented.
- SAPO have reviewed the use of the Conveyor belt system within JIMC, in order to integrate the use of the belt with their current floor layout and process flow. They intend using the belt to eradicate demand of physical labour whereby, SAPO will use the belt within their process flow. An amount of R30 000, will be required to get the belt running.
- SAPO are currently in the process of changing the Expedited Mail Service (EMS) deliveries to Speed Service Couriers (SSC), in order to fulfil EMS Co-operative agreement. EMS must be delivered to the door and SAPO currently do not have capacity in terms of vehicles and drivers to fulfil this mandate nationally. In order to eradicate duplicate processes the door deliveries will be done by SSC. The process has already been implemented in Western Cape (WC), Eastern Cape (EC) and Kwa-Zulu Natal (KZN). SAPO still need to conclude rollout to Central, Wits and Northern Regions. They will require an additional five IPS work stations at Speed Services within these regions at a cost of R125 000.
(b)
Initiatives |
Amount |
Six PC work stations were purchased at a cost |
R90,000.00 |
Ten Printers |
R90,000.00 |
IPS system |
R245,000.00 |
Re-engineering process |
R13,463,632.00 |
Conveyor belt system |
R30,000.00 |
Five IPS work stations |
R 125,000.00 |
Total |
R14,043,632.00 |
(c) The process of purchasing 6 PC workstations and ten printers has already been concluded. The expansion of the International Parcel System (IPS) to Witspos, Germiston and Tshwane Mail Centre will be finalised in December 2017.The Reengineering process to establish crewing levels was started from April 2017 for JIMC, DIMC and CIMC. The use of the conveyor belt system will be concluded in March 2018. The process of changing the Expedited Mail Service (EMS) deliveries to Speed Service Couriers (SSC) is expected to be concluded during February 2018.
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Dr Siyabonga Cwele, MP
Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services
Date:
04 December 2017 - NW3440
Ketabahle, Ms V to ask the Minister of Telecommunication and Postal Services
(1)How many officials and/or employees in his department were granted permission to have businesses and/or do business dealings in the past three financial years; (2) are any of the officials and/or employees that have permission to have businesses and/or do business dealings doing business with the Government; if so, (a) what was the purpose of each business transaction, (b) when did each business transaction occurs and (c) what was the value of each business transaction?
Reply:
I have been informed by Department as follows:
1. Nineteen (19) employees were granted permission to perform remunerative work outside the public service (RWOPS) in the past three financial years.
2. No.
(a) N/A
(b) N/A
(c) N/A
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Dr Siyabonga Cwele, MP
Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services
Date:
04 December 2017 - NW3790
Ketabahle, Ms V to ask the Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services
With reference to his reply to question 3355 on 13 November 2017, who paid for the private chartered jet for his trip to Ndjamena, Chad?
Reply:
I was requested by the President to represent him at the inauguration of the President of Chad. Accordingly, the Department of International Relations and Cooperation made travel arrangements concerning this trip.
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Dr Siyabonga Cwele, MP
Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services
Date:
04 December 2017 - NW3609
Ketabahle, Ms V to ask the Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services
Whether (a) his department and/ or (b) any entity reporting to him own land; if so, in each case, (i) where is each plot of land located, (ii) what is the size of each specified plot and (iii) what is each plot currently being used for?
Reply:
I have been informed by the Department and Entities as follows:
DEPARTMENT
a) The Department does not own land
- Not Applicable
- Not Applicable
- Not Applicable
ENTITIES
(b) Broadbrand Infraco, USAASA, ZADNA does not own any land in South Africa or abroad.
Nemisa does not own any land however owns a portion of the sectional title Scheme in which Franschoek Municipality Offices are situated as per the details below:
NEMISA |
Location |
Unit Size |
Current Use |
Unit 1 |
Franschoek Municipality |
20 square metres |
Office Use |
Unit 2 |
Franschoek Municipality |
40 square metres |
Office Use |
Unit 3 |
Franschoek Municipality |
9 square metres |
Office Use |
Unit 4 |
Franschoek Municipality |
19 square metres |
Office Use |
Unit 5 |
Franschoek Municipality |
20 square metres |
Office Use |
Unit 6 |
Franschoek Municipality |
38 square metres |
Office Use |
SITA
LOCATION |
SIZE OF PLOT |
CURRENT USE |
Pretoria |
42 379 |
SITA Corporate Office Head Office |
Pretoria |
61 101 |
SITA Data Centre & Corporate Office |
Pretoria |
8 626 |
SITA Data Centre |
SENTECH
LOCATION |
SIZE OF PLOT |
CURRENT USE |
Ladybrand |
3,40 hectares |
Broadcasting & Telecommunications services |
Petrus Steyn |
2,62 hectares |
Broadcasting & Telecommunications services |
Petrus Steyn |
2,84 hectares |
Broadcasting & Telecommunications services |
Boesmanskop |
6,12 hectares |
Broadcasting & Telecommunications services |
Theunissen |
2090 square metres |
Broadcasting & Telecommunications services |
Theunissen (Gedeelte 3 Jan Pan 355) |
446 square metres |
Broadcasting & Telecommunications services |
Theunissen (Gedeelte 4 Jan Pan 355) |
446 square metres |
Broadcasting & Telecommunications services |
Theunissen (Gedeelte 5 Jan Pan 355) |
446 square metres |
Broadcasting & Telecommunications services |
Theunissen (Gedeelte 6 Jan Pan 355) |
446 square metres |
Broadcasting & Telecommunications services |
Senekal |
6,18 hectares |
Broadcasting & Telecommunications services |
Springfontein |
1,83 hectares |
Broadcasting & Telecommunications services |
Bethlehem |
3,41 hectares |
Broadcasting & Telecommunications services |
Kroonstad |
2,81 hectares |
Broadcasting & Telecommunications services |
Kroonstad |
3,22 hectares |
Broadcasting & Telecommunications services |
Kroonstad |
2 230 square metres |
Broadcasting & Telecommunications services |
Suidrand |
1 374 square metres |
Broadcasting & Telecommunications services |
Kimberly |
7,02 hectares |
Broadcasting & Telecommunications services |
Piet Plessis |
4,63 hectares |
Broadcasting & Telecommunications services |
Erf 2884, Gedeelte van Erf 1438 |
1744 square metres |
Broadcasting & Telecommunications services |
Noupoort (Gedeelte 1 Plaas Ludlow 9) |
445 square metres |
Broadcasting & Telecommunications services |
Noupoort (Gedeelte 2 Plaas Ludlow 9) |
445 square metres |
Broadcasting & Telecommunications services |
Naauw Poort |
963 square metres |
Broadcasting & Telecommunications services |
Naauw Poort |
3938 square metres |
Broadcasting & Telecommunications services |
Noupoort |
3285 square metres |
Broadcasting & Telecommunications services |
Noupoort |
11242 square metres |
Broadcasting & Telecommunications services |
Outdshoorn |
2,47 hectares |
Broadcasting & Telecommunications services |
Cradocks Hoek |
2,78 hectares |
Broadcasting & Telecommunications services |
Cradock |
5186 square metres |
Broadcasting & Telecommunications services |
Bergrand |
4558 square metres |
Broadcasting & Telecommunications services |
Middelburg |
3345 square metres |
Broadcasting & Telecommunications services |
De Aar |
4,61 hectares |
Broadcasting & Telecommunications services |
Beaufort West |
4,46 hectares |
Broadcasting & Telecommunications services |
Calvinia |
6,03 hectares |
Broadcasting & Telecommunications services |
Graaf-Reniet |
2,40 hectares |
Broadcasting & Telecommunications services |
Komga |
23,04 hectares |
Broadcasting & Telecommunications services |
Marionvale |
3,36 hectares |
Broadcasting & Telecommunications services |
East London |
2645 square metres |
Broadcasting & Telecommunications services |
Grahamstown |
8,20 hectares |
Broadcasting & Telecommunications services |
Suurberg |
4,37 hectares |
Broadcasting & Telecommunications services |
Bedford |
2,53 hectares |
Broadcasting & Telecommunications services |
Greenbushes |
8,36 hectares |
Broadcasting & Telecommunications services |
Queenstown |
3910 square metres |
Broadcasting & Telecommunications services |
Napier |
4,68 hectares |
Broadcasting & Telecommunications services |
Piketberg |
4880 square metres |
Broadcasting & Telecommunications services |
Piketberg |
2,58 hectares |
Broadcasting & Telecommunications services |
Hout Bay |
678 square metres |
Broadcasting & Telecommunications services |
Hermanus |
625 square metres |
Broadcasting & Telecommunications services |
Hex River |
232 square metres |
Broadcasting & Telecommunications services |
Villiersdorp |
2,28 hectares |
Broadcasting & Telecommunications services |
Riversdale |
7321 square metres |
Broadcasting & Telecommunications services |
Riversdale |
4326 square metres |
Broadcasting & Telecommunications services |
Riversdale |
1,50 hectares |
Broadcasting & Telecommunications services |
Stellenbosch |
625 square metres |
Broadcasting & Telecommunications services |
Knysna |
1500 square metres |
Broadcasting & Telecommunications services |
Vredendal |
1076 square metres |
Broadcasting & Telecommunications services |
Aliwal Noord |
2,47 hectares |
Broadcasting & Telecommunications services |
Aliwal Noord |
2,27 hectares |
Broadcasting & Telecommunications services |
Matjiesfontein |
2,57 hectares |
Broadcasting & Telecommunications services |
Vanrhynsdorp |
4,40 hectares |
Broadcasting & Telecommunications services |
Prieska |
8,21 hectares |
Broadcasting & Telecommunications services |
Carnavon |
7,72 hectares |
Broadcasting & Telecommunications services |
Faans Grove |
2,06 hectares |
Broadcasting & Telecommunications services |
Kuruman Hills |
6,46 hectares |
Broadcasting & Telecommunications services |
Durban North |
3,35 hectares |
Broadcasting & Telecommunications services |
Glencoe |
2,73 hectares |
Broadcasting & Telecommunications services |
Greytown |
3,67 hectares |
Broadcasting & Telecommunications services |
Eshowe |
3,56 hectares |
Broadcasting & Telecommunications services |
Brickfield |
779 square metres |
Broadcasting & Telecommunications services |
Alverstone |
6,91 hectares |
Broadcasting & Telecommunications services |
Matatiele |
6,25 hectares |
Broadcasting & Telecommunications services |
Mooiriver |
3,40 hectares |
Broadcasting & Telecommunications services |
Pietermaritzburg |
3,69 hectares |
Broadcasting & Telecommunications services |
Davel |
7,75 hectares |
Broadcasting & Telecommunications services |
Louis Trichart |
2,40 hectares |
Broadcasting & Telecommunications services |
Zeerust |
7,46 hectares |
Broadcasting & Telecommunications services |
Nylstroom |
2,54 hectares |
Broadcasting & Telecommunications services |
Nylstroom |
1488 square metres |
Broadcasting & Telecommunications services |
Potgietersrus |
2,54 hectares |
Broadcasting & Telecommunications services |
Wolmaranstad |
7,53 hectares |
Broadcasting & Telecommunications services |
Middelburg |
7,68 hectares |
Broadcasting & Telecommunications services |
Thabazimbi |
4,75 hectares |
Broadcasting & Telecommunications services |
Welverdiend |
1,71 hectares |
Broadcasting & Telecommunications services |
Welverdiend |
3454 square metres |
Broadcasting & Telecommunications services |
Schweiser Reneke |
7,45 hectares |
Broadcasting & Telecommunications services |
Swartruggens |
4929 square metres |
Broadcasting & Telecommunications services |
Rustenburg |
8523 square metres |
Broadcasting & Telecommunications services |
Rustenburg |
8565 square metres |
Broadcasting & Telecommunications services |
Piet Retief |
7,70 hectares |
Broadcasting & Telecommunications services |
Klerksdorp |
2277 square metres |
Broadcasting & Telecommunications services |
Klerksdorp |
3,11 hectares |
Broadcasting & Telecommunications services |
Klerksdorp |
4,38 hectares |
Broadcasting & Telecommunications services |
Volksrust |
3,38 hectares |
Broadcasting & Telecommunications services |
Christiana |
2,35 hectares |
Broadcasting & Telecommunications services |
Christiana |
4,90 hectares |
Broadcasting & Telecommunications services |
Carolina |
6,18 hectares |
Broadcasting & Telecommunications services |
Dullstroom |
4,77 hectares |
Broadcasting & Telecommunications services |
Welgedacht |
40,46 hectares |
Broadcasting & Telecommunications services |
Durban North |
3,35 hectares |
Broadcasting & Telecommunications services |
Douglas |
7,02 hectares |
Broadcasting & Telecommunications services |
Kameeldrift |
3983 square metres |
Broadcasting & Telecommunications services |
Kokstad |
2805 square metres |
Broadcasting & Telecommunications services |
Kimberly |
5400 square metres |
Broadcasting & Telecommunications services |
Sentech STP |
7,02 hectares |
Broadcasting & Telecommunications services |
Sentech Tower |
1, 35 hectares |
Broadcasting & Telecommunications services |
Pofadder |
18 square metres |
Broadcasting & Telecommunications services |
Gams |
1,69 hectares |
Broadcasting & Telecommunications services |
Blomhoek |
3944 square metres |
Broadcasting & Telecommunications services |
Springbok |
1,14 hectares |
Broadcasting & Telecommunications services |
Farm Roodekraans |
1,21 hectares |
Broadcasting & Telecommunications services |
Newcastle |
1296 square metres |
Broadcasting & Telecommunications services |
Newcastle |
10 square metres |
Broadcasting & Telecommunications services |
Nongoma |
3,61 hectares |
Broadcasting & Telecommunications services |
Port Shepstone |
5,23 hectares |
Broadcasting & Telecommunications services |
Ubombo |
1,56 hectares |
Broadcasting & Telecommunications services |
Vryheid |
2562 square metres |
Broadcasting & Telecommunications services |
Kleinbegin |
8,09 hectares |
Broadcasting & Telecommunications services |
Gordonia |
1081 square metres |
Broadcasting & Telecommunications services |
Fouries Kraal |
400 square metres |
Broadcasting & Telecommunications services |
Ops Centre |
1071 square metres |
Broadcasting & Telecommunications services |
Klipheuwel |
10,60 hectares |
Broadcasting & Telecommunications services |
Glendenningvale |
3847 square metres |
Broadcasting & Telecommunications services |
Plattekloof |
1,53 hectares |
Broadcasting & Telecommunications services |
Grootfontein |
546,32 hectares |
Broadcasting & Telecommunications services |
Welverdiend |
1,71 hectares |
Broadcasting & Telecommunications services |
Great Brak River |
1,04 hectares |
Broadcasting & Telecommunications services |
SAPO
SAPO owns 441 sites which are open land as well as occupied land. There are 26 sites owned by SAPO that are completely open land at a total of 353 669m².
LOCATION |
CURRENT USAGE |
SIZE OF PLOT |
|
BUILDING AREA M² |
LAND AREA M² |
||
ALIWAL NORTH |
POST OFFICE |
808 |
2,141 |
AMALIA |
POST OFFICE |
125 |
1,421 |
BARKLY WEST |
POST OFFICE |
509 |
750 |
BEACONSFIELD |
DEPOT |
204 |
1,515 |
BETHLEHEM |
POST OFFICE |
580 |
1,675 |
BLOEMFONTEIN |
PO ANNEX BUILDING |
9,576 |
1,728 |
BLOEMFONTEIN |
POST OFFICE (MAIN) |
1,994 |
2,188 |
BLOEMFONTEIN |
VACANT (OLD POST BANK) |
4,415 |
2,963 |
BLOEMFONTEIN |
VACANT SITE |
0 |
57232 |
BLOEMFONTEIN CFG |
CFG |
725 |
6,688 |
BLOEMSPRUIT |
POST OFFICE |
165 |
2,512 |
BOETSAP |
VACANT (OLD PO) |
77 |
2,333 |
BRANDFORT |
POST OFFICE |
455 |
2,136 |
BRITSTOWN |
POST OFFICE |
484 |
2,220 |
BULTFONTEIN |
POST OFFICE |
594 |
1,873 |
BURGERSDORP |
POST OFFICE |
431 |
742 |
CALVINIA |
POST OFFICE |
447 |
704 |
CHRISTIANA |
POST OFFICE |
397 |
1,373 |
DE AAR |
POST OFFICE |
3,117 |
1,748 |
DEALESVILLE |
POST OFFICE |
380 |
1,560 |
DELAREYVILLE |
POST OFFICE |
1,232 |
3,965 |
DELPORTSHOOP |
POST OFFICE |
230 |
5,878 |
DENEYSVILLE |
POST OFFICE |
162 |
1,191 |
EDENBURG |
POST OFFICE |
334 |
1,295 |
EDENVILLE |
POST OFFICE |
178 |
488 |
FICHARDTPARK |
POST OFFICE |
370 |
2,000 |
FICKSBURG |
POST OFFICE |
674 |
1,115 |
FOURIESBURG |
POST OFFICE |
251 |
744 |
FRANKFORT |
POST OFFICE |
308 |
6,601 |
GLEN HARMONY |
POST OFFICE |
289 |
2,359 |
GROOT MARICO |
POST OFFICE |
149 |
628 |
HARRISMITH |
POST OFFICE |
858 |
2,300 |
HARTBEESFONTEIN |
POST OFFICE |
849 |
2,804 |
HARTSWATER |
VACANT (OLD POKWANI PO) |
130 |
1,362 |
HARTSWATER |
POST OFFICE |
307 |
1,199 |
HEILBRON |
POST OFFICE |
2,673 |
6,083 |
HENNEMAN |
POST OFFICE |
358 |
5,798 |
HERTZOGVILLE |
POST OFFICE |
349 |
2,695 |
HOBHOUSE |
POST OFFICE |
114 |
878 |
HOBHOUSE |
VACANT SITE |
0 |
878 |
JACOBSDAL |
POST OFFICE |
126 |
1,087 |
JAGERSFONTEIN |
POST OFFICE |
294 |
357 |
JAMESTOWN |
POST OFFICE |
253 |
823 |
JAN KEMPDORP |
POST OFFICE |
450 |
1,749 |
KAROS |
VACANT (OLD PO) |
143 |
1,181 |
KATHU |
POST OFFICE |
403 |
3,768 |
KEIMOES |
POST OFFICE |
760 |
1,983 |
KENHARDT |
POST OFFICE |
530 |
1,487 |
KOPPIES |
POST OFFICE |
616 |
1,487 |
KROONSTAD |
POST OFFICE |
1,138 |
3,484 |
KURUMAN |
POST OFFICE |
836 |
2,960 |
LADYBRAND |
POST OFFICE |
405 |
2,560 |
LANGENHOVEN PARK (BFN) |
POST OFFICE |
517 |
1,872 |
LICHTENBURG |
POST OFFICE |
1,461 |
2,856 |
LOXTON |
VACANT (OLD PO) |
144 |
1,269 |
LUCKHOFF |
POST OFFICE |
797 |
1,784 |
MAGAGONG |
POST OFFICE |
576 |
1,169 |
MAKOKSKRAAL |
VACANT SITE |
0 |
4,290 |
MAKWASSIE |
POST OFFICE |
297 |
2,231 |
MARCHAND |
VACANT (OLD PO) |
0 |
6,303 |
MARQUARD |
POST OFFICE |
266 |
1,841 |
MEMEL |
POST OFFICE |
248 |
743 |
MIEDERPARK (POTCHEFSTROOM) |
MAIL COLLECTION POINT |
58 |
1,140 |
MOHADIN (KLERKSDORP) |
VACANT SITE |
0 |
693 |
NIEKERKSHOOP |
VACANT (OLD PO) |
204 |
595 |
NIEUWOUDTVILLE |
POST OFFICE |
120 |
1,119 |
ORANJEVILLE |
POST OFFICE |
85 |
1,108 |
ORKNEY |
POST OFFICE + VACANT (SAPD + COURT) |
690 |
9,903 |
PARYS |
POST OFFICE |
478 |
2,141 |
PETRUS STEYN |
POST OFFICE |
500 |
2,006 |
PHILIPSTOWN |
VACANT (OLD PO) |
630 |
476 |
POTCHEFSTROOM |
POST OFFICE |
6,364 |
5,883 |
PRIESKA |
POST OFFICE |
515 |
992 |
PROMOSA (POTCHEFSTROOM) |
POST OFFICE |
140 |
812 |
REITZ |
POST OFFICE |
478 |
2,666 |
RICHMOND (CENTRAL) |
POST OFFICE |
258 |
1,378 |
RIEBEECKSTAD |
PO |
48 |
516 |
ROUXVILLE |
POST OFFICE |
304 |
172 |
SANNIESHOF |
POST OFFICE |
806 |
2,963 |
SASOLBURG |
POST OFFICE |
1,125 |
2,098 |
SCHWEIZER-RENEKE |
POST OFFICE |
731 |
1,888 |
SENEKAL |
POST OFFICE |
106 |
1,547 |
SPRINGBOK |
POST OFFICE |
355 |
2,723 |
STELLA |
POST OFFICE |
242 |
905 |
STEYNSRUS |
POST OFFICE |
162 |
1,804 |
STILFONTEIN |
POST OFFICE |
1,020 |
5,225 |
SUTHERLAND |
POST OFFICE |
224 |
2,141 |
SWARTRUGGENS |
POST OFFICE |
445 |
1,400 |
TROMPSBURG |
POST OFFICE |
126 |
446 |
TWEELING |
POST OFFICE |
188 |
986 |
VAALPARK (SASOLBURG) |
MAIL COLLECTION POINT + OLD PO |
182 |
3,511 |
VAN WYKSVLEI |
POST OFFICE |
115 |
479 |
VAN ZYLSRUS |
POST OFFICE |
132 |
1,179 |
VANDERKLOOF (PETRUSVILLE) |
POST OFFICE |
228 |
750 +564 |
VENTERSBURG |
POST OFFICE |
558 |
1,982 |
VENTERSDORP |
POST OFFICE |
561 |
1,784 |
VENTERSTAD |
POST OFFICE |
306 |
1,448 |
VERKEERDEVLEI |
POST OFFICE |
222 |
1,551 |
VILJOENSKROON |
POST OFFICE |
1,157 |
1,212 |
VILLIERS |
POST OFFICE |
290 |
2,129 |
VIRGINIA |
POST OFFICE |
1,125 |
5,956 |
VIRGINIA |
VACANT (OLD CONERA PO) |
118 |
1,253 |
VREDE |
POST OFFICE |
652 |
1,486 |
WARDEN |
POST OFFICE |
696 |
2,648 |
WARRENTON |
POST OFFICE |
352 |
1,428 |
WELKOM |
POST OFFICE |
6,037 |
1,0034Ha |
WEPENER |
POST OFFICE |
1,245 |
2,501 |
WILLISTON |
POST OFFICE |
455 |
941 |
WINBURG |
POST OFFICE |
352 |
639 |
WOLMARANSSTAD |
POST OFFICE |
385 |
1,085 |
ZASTRON |
POST OFFICE |
516 |
2,138 |
ZEERUST |
POST OFFICE |
1,426 |
3,640 |
ALGOAPARK |
POST OFFICE |
205 |
541 |
BETHELSDORP (PE) |
VACANT SITE |
0 |
19,176 |
BETHELSDORP (PE) |
VACANT SITE |
0 |
990 |
BLOEMENDAL (PE) |
VACANT SITE |
0 |
689 |
CATHCART |
POST OFFICE |
573 |
881 |
DORDRECHT |
POST OFFICE |
765 |
1,469 |
EAST LONDON |
POST OFFICE |
8,500 |
1,996 |
EAST LONDON (DAWN) |
VACANT SITE |
0 |
1,996 |
FORT BEAUFORT |
POST OFFICE |
714 |
1,311 |
GELVANDALE |
POST OFFICE |
680 |
1,463 |
GONUBIE |
POST OFFICE |
675 |
1,518 |
HANKEY |
POST OFFICE |
|
913 |
HUMANSDORP |
POST OFFICE |
810 |
1,527 |
JEFFREYS BAY |
POST OFFICE |
750 |
809 |
KING WILLIAMS TOWN |
POST OFFICE |
2,000 |
3,613 |
KIRKWOOD |
POST OFFICE |
817 |
1,424 |
KORSTEN (PE) |
POST OFFICE |
850 |
1,008 |
LINTON GRANGE (PE) |
POST OFFICE |
1,250 |
1,646 |
LOUTERWATER |
VACANT SITE (EXCHANGE) |
0 |
339 |
MALABAR (PE) |
VACANT SITE |
0 |
707 |
MICHAUSDAL |
POST OFFICE |
375 |
1,327 |
MIDDELBURG (CP) |
POST OFFICE |
790 |
1,665 |
MOLTENO |
POST OFFICE |
410 |
535 |
NEWTONPARK |
POST OFFICE |
450 |
2,191 |
PATENSIE |
POST OFFICE |
1,200 |
5,076 |
PEFFERVILLE (EL) |
POST OFFICE |
300 |
475 |
PORT ELIZABETH |
POST OFFICE + OFFICES |
48,000 |
7,094 |
PORT ELIZABETH |
VACANT SITE |
0 |
221,940 |
PORT ELIZABETH CFG |
VACANT (OLD CFG) |
1,063 |
2,856 |
QUEENSTOWN |
POST OFFICE |
795 |
2,264 |
RIEBEECKHOOGTE |
POST OFFICE |
380 |
880 |
SALTVILLE |
POST OFFICE |
1,450 |
2,191 |
SIDWELL |
POST OFFICE |
850 |
1,893 |
SOUTHERNWOOD (EL) |
VACANT (OLD PO) |
175 |
595 |
STEYNSBURG |
POST OFFICE |
505 |
694 |
STUTTERHEIM |
POST OFFICE |
624 |
1,688 |
UGIE |
POST OFFICE |
412 |
2,141 |
UITENHAGE |
POST OFFICE |
1,100 |
2,276 |
WALMER |
POST OFFICE |
1,100 |
1,416 |
WESTBANK (EL) |
POST OFFICE |
510 |
615 |
AMANZIMTOTI |
POST OFFICE + DEPOT |
1,367 |
1,821 |
AUSTERVILLE |
POST OFFICE |
271 |
777 |
BERGVILLE |
POST OFFICE |
845 |
1,872 |
CHATSWORTH |
POST OFFICE + DEPOT |
1,185 |
4,011 |
CHRISTIANENBURG (CLERMONT) |
VACANT SITE |
0 |
11,200 |
CLERNAVILLE |
POST OFFICE |
814 |
1,120 |
COLENSO |
POST OFFICE |
808 |
3,328 |
DALTON |
RESIDENCE 1 |
385 |
1,636 |
DALTON |
RESIDENCE 2 |
385 |
38,078 |
DANNHAUSER |
POST OFFICE |
814 |
7,408 |
DARNALL |
VACANT (OLD PO) |
175 |
768 |
DUNDEE |
POST OFFICE |
1,785 |
2,715 |
DURBAN |
POST OFFICE (MAIN) |
10,770 |
4,896 |
DURBAN |
DURMAIL |
21,680 |
36,268 |
DURBAN CFG |
VACANT (OLD CFG) |
2,480 |
7,242 |
DURBAN NORTH |
POST OFFICE + DEPOT |
1,290 |
2,396 |
DURNACOL |
VACANT (OLD PO) |
168 |
1,053 |
EMPANGENI STATION |
POST OFFICE |
318 |
2,002 |
ESHOWE |
POST OFFICE |
1,005 |
2,042 |
ESTCOURT |
POST OFFICE |
1,425 |
2,491 |
GINGINDLOVU |
POST OFFICE |
638 |
2,024 |
GLENASHLEY |
POST OFFICE |
240 |
1,012 |
GREYTOWN |
POST OFFICE |
745 |
1,365 |
GREYVILLE |
POST OFFICE + DEPOT |
667 |
1,097 |
HAMMARSDALE |
POST OFFICE |
1,738 |
3,578 |
HARDING |
POST OFFICE |
514 |
2,214 |
HIGHFLATS |
POST OFFICE |
258 |
1,085 |
HILLCREST |
POST OFFICE |
2,114 |
4,047 |
HLUHLUWE |
POST OFFICE |
283 |
2,100 |
HOWICK |
POST OFFICE |
1,470 |
1,920 |
ISIPINGO BEACH |
POST OFFICE |
211 |
556 |
IXOPO |
POST OFFICE |
759 |
2,721 |
JACOBS (BLUFF) |
POST OFFICE + DEPOT |
1,076 |
4,464 |
KOKSTAD |
POST OFFICE |
1,563 |
1,618 |
LADYSMITH (KZN) |
POST OFFICE |
4,162 |
5,168 |
MARGATE |
POST OFFICE |
2,172 |
3,560 |
MEER EN SEE |
POST OFFICE |
590 |
3,783 |
MELMOTH |
POST OFFICE |
251 |
1,223 |
MONTCLAIR |
POST OFFICE |
279 |
549 |
MTUBATUBA |
POST OFFICE |
671 |
3,993 |
MTUNZINI |
POST OFFICE |
162 |
766 |
NEW GERMANY |
POST OFFICE |
880 |
1,450 |
NEWCASTLE |
MAIL COLLECTION POINT (BRICK) |
321 |
2,284 |
NEWCASTLE |
POST OFFICE |
3,652 |
2,472 |
NEWCASTLE |
VACANT SITE |
0 |
2,725 |
NYONI |
VACANT (OLD PO) |
150 |
1,718 |
PHOENIX |
POST OFFICE + DEPOT |
1,110 |
2,531 |
PIETERMARITZBURG |
HUB |
5,160 |
16,250 |
PINETOWN (SARNIA) |
VACANT SITE |
0 |
1,972 |
POINT |
POST OFFICE |
637 |
2,023 |
POMEROY |
POST OFFICE |
200 |
504 |
PONGOLA |
POST OFFICE |
1,431 |
1,854 |
PORT SHEPSTONE |
VACANT (OLD PO) + HUB |
2,018 |
4,066 |
QUEENSBURGH |
MAIL COLLECTION POINT |
34 |
1,006 |
REDHILL (DURBAN) |
POST OFFICE |
800 |
1,263 |
RESERVOIR HILLS |
POST OFFICE |
380 |
2,060 |
RICHMOND (KZN) |
VACANT (OLD PO) + EXCHANGE |
1,070 |
4,311 |
STANGER |
POST OFFICE |
1,470 |
2,293 |
UMHLALI |
POST OFFICE |
290 |
1,339 |
UMKOMAAS |
POST OFFICE |
398 |
1,007 |
UMZINTO |
POST OFFICE |
787 |
6,008 |
UTRECHT |
POST OFFICE |
1,546 |
5,826 |
VRYHEID |
POST OFFICE |
2,159 |
4,496 |
WASBANK |
POST OFFICE |
433 |
2,005 |
WESTVILLE |
POST OFFICE + DEPOT |
1,185 |
5,467 |
WINTERTON |
POST OFFICE |
514 |
2,734 |
YELLOWWOOD PARK |
POST OFFICE + DEPOT |
636 |
1,353 |
AMSTERDAM |
POST OFFICE |
313 |
549 |
BADPLAAS |
POST OFFICE |
0 |
1,325 |
BALFOUR (TVL) |
POST OFFICE |
235 |
2,855 |
BARBERTON |
VACANT (OLD PO) + EXCHANGE |
2,851 |
4,352 |
BELFAST |
POST OFFICE |
667 |
1,428 |
BREYTEN |
POST OFFICE |
306 |
1,985 |
BRITS |
POST OFFICE |
1,488 |
1,993 |
BRONKHORSTSPRUIT |
POST OFFICE |
721 |
1,373 |
BRONKHORSTSPRUIT |
MAIL COLLECTION POINT |
45 |
100 |
CAROLINA |
POST OFFICE |
267 |
1,403 |
CHRISSIESMEER |
POST OFFICE |
146 |
1,045 |
CLUBVIEW (PTA) |
MAIL COLLECTION POINT (BRICK) |
69 |
99 |
CLUBVIEW (PTA) |
MAIL COLLECTION POINT |
16 |
2,514 |
CULLINAN |
POST OFFICE |
672 |
1,380 |
DAVEL |
VACANT (OLD PO) + EXCHANGE |
355 |
991 |
DIE HEUWEL (WITBANK) |
MAIL COLLECTION POINT |
48 |
225 |
DUIWELSKLOOF |
POST OFFICE |
478 |
1,348 |
DULLSTROOM |
POST OFFICE |
301 |
1,388 |
EENDRAG |
VACANT (OLD PO) |
0 |
1,983 |
EMBALENHLE |
RESIDENCE |
52 |
424 |
EMBALENHLE |
RESIDENCE |
52 |
392 |
EMBALENHLE |
RESIDENCE |
52 |
392 |
EMBALENHLE |
RESIDENCE |
52 |
392 |
EMBALENHLE |
RESIDENCE |
52 |
558 |
EMBALENHLE |
RESIDENCE |
52 |
430 |
EMBALENHLE |
RESIDENCE |
52 |
395 |
EMBALENHLE |
RESIDENCE |
52 |
395 |
GARSFONTEIN (PTA) |
POST OFFICE |
297 |
1,536 |
GRASKOP |
POST OFFICE |
377 |
2,788 |
GREYLINGSTAD |
POST OFFICE |
506 |
2,149 |
GROBLERSDAL |
POST OFFICE |
606 |
2,933 |
HAENERTSBURG |
POST OFFICE |
327 |
991 |
HERCULES (PTA) |
POST OFFICE + DEPOT |
1,057 |
2,114 |
HOLMDENE |
VACANT (OLD PO) |
0 |
557 |
KINROSS |
POST OFFICE |
547 |
2,230 |
KOMATIPOORT |
VACANT (OLD PO) |
489 |
1,883 |
KOSTER |
POST OFFICE |
693 |
1,932 |
KRIEL |
POST OFFICE |
1,230 |
3,600 |
KWAGUQA (WITBANK) |
VACANT SITE |
0 |
144 |
LEEUPOORT (BELA BELA) |
VACANT (OLD PO) |
119 |
1,041 |
LESLIE |
POST OFFICE |
691 |
2,974 |
LEVUBU |
POST OFFICE |
190 |
1,403 |
LOUIS TRICHARDT |
POST OFFICE |
1,156 |
4,534 |
LOUWS CREEK |
VACANT (OLD PO) |
140 |
1,315 |
LYTTLETON |
POST OFFICE + DEPOT |
1,239 |
2,807 |
MACHADODORP |
POST OFFICE |
700 |
1,487 |
MAGALIESKRUIN |
MAIL COLLECTION POINT |
28 |
1,004 |
MALELANE |
POST OFFICE |
255 |
1,778 |
MARBLE HALL |
POST OFFICE |
461 |
1,104 |
MENLO PARK (PTA) |
POST OFFICE |
792 |
952 |
MONTANA (PTA) |
MAIL COLLECTION POINT |
28 |
1,507 |
MORELETTA PARK (PTA) |
MAIL COLLECTION POINT |
180 |
1,142 |
MUSSINA |
POST OFFICE |
28 |
1,447 |
NABOOMSPRUIT |
POST OFFICE |
840 |
840 |
NASARET (MIDDELBURG) |
VACANT SITE |
0 |
938 |
NELSVILLE (NELSPRUIT) |
VACANT SITE |
0 |
750 |
OHRIGSTAD |
POST OFFICE |
143 |
2,144 |
ONVERWACHT (ELLISRAS) |
POST OFFICE |
272 |
2,596 |
PHALABORWA |
POST OFFICE |
2,546 |
3,942 |
PIETERSBURG |
POST OFFICE |
8,007 |
2,855 |
POTGIETERSRUS |
POST OFFICE |
4,283 |
4,461 |
PRETORIA |
TSHWANE MAIL CENTRE |
28,000 |
66,009 |
PRETORIA |
COMPUTER CENTRE |
2,006 |
2,552 |
PRETORIA |
NPC - KROMDRAAI |
5,341 |
12,062 |
PRETORIA |
POST OFFICE (CHURCH SQUARE) + VACANT AREA |
32,750 |
10,207 |
PRETORIA NORTH |
POST OFFICE |
1,057 |
2,552 |
PRETORIA WEST |
VACANT (OLD PO) |
693 |
2,141 |
RADIUM |
POST OFFICE |
152 |
959 |
RAYTON |
VACANT (OLD PO) |
175 |
1,390 |
REYNO RIDGE |
VACANT SITE |
0 |
1,784 |
ROEDTAN |
VACANT SITE |
0 |
1,487 |
ROOSSENEKAL |
POST OFFICE |
252 |
3,965 |
ROSSLYN |
POST OFFICE |
472 |
2,989 |
RUSTENBURG |
POST OFFICE |
4,500 |
22,745 |
SABIE |
POST OFFICE |
464 |
991 |
SECUNDA |
POST OFFICE |
2,438 |
2,005 |
SECUNDA |
MAIL COLLECTION POINT (BRICK) |
81 |
431 |
SILVERTON |
PROCUREMENT DEPOT |
28,937 |
52,975 |
SOEKMEKAAR |
POST OFFICE |
197 |
1,501 |
SOSHANGUVE |
POST OFFICE |
895 |
2,896 |
STAALVELD (WITBANK) |
MAIL COLLECTION POINT |
28 |
1,050 |
STANDERTON |
POST OFFICE |
2,943 |
1,271 |
STERKRIVIER |
POST OFFICE |
146 |
1,901 |
STOFFBERG |
VACANT (OLD PO) |
226 |
1,983 |
STOFFBERG/LAERSDRIF (MIDDELBURG) |
POST OFFICE |
142 |
3,024 |
STRYDMAG (MARBLE HALL) |
VACANT (OLD PO + SCHOOL + RESIDENCES) |
3,500 |
89,638 |
SUNNYSIDE |
POST OFFICE |
2,170 |
3,637 |
TASBETPARK (WITBANK) |
MAIL COLLECTION POINT |
219 |
991 |
THE REEDS (PTA) |
MAIL COLLECTION POINT (BRICK) |
88 |
300 |
TONTELDOOS |
VACANT (OLD PO) |
100 |
4,213 |
TRICHARDT |
POST OFFICE |
338 |
1,487 |
TZANEEN |
POST OFFICE |
2,935 |
3,965 |
VAALWATER |
POST OFFICE |
777 |
4,866 |
VALHALLA (PTA) |
MAIL COLLECTION POINT |
28 |
12,323 |
WAKKERSTROOM |
POST OFFICE |
377 |
1,439 |
WESPARK (PTA) |
VACANT (OLD PO) |
295 |
1,558 |
WHITE RIVER |
POST OFFICE |
939 |
1,750 |
WIERDAPARK |
POST OFFICE |
560 |
1,939 |
ALBERTINIA |
POST OFFICE |
431 |
334 |
BELLA VISTA |
POST OFFICE |
175 |
750 |
BELLVILLE |
POST OFFICE + DEPOT |
5,430 |
3,240 |
BRACKENFELL |
POST OFFICE |
431 |
2,159 |
CALEDON |
POST OFFICE |
695 |
1,190 |
CAPE TOWN |
CAPE MAIL |
39,419 |
64,240 |
CAPE TOWN CFG |
CFG |
1,882 |
15,390 |
CERES |
POST OFFICE |
720 |
2,858 |
CITRUSDAL |
POST OFFICE |
780 |
3,465 |
DURBANVILLE |
POST OFFICE + DEPOT |
1,404 |
2,565 |
GANSBAAI |
POST OFFICE |
205 |
991 |
GEORGE |
POST OFFICE |
2,013 |
2,081 |
GOODWOOD |
POST OFFICE |
966 |
971 |
GRABOUW |
POST OFFICE |
667 |
1,429 |
HERMANUS |
POST OFFICE |
685 |
1,528 |
HOUT BAY |
POST OFFICE |
341 |
652 |
KENILWORTH |
POST OFFICE |
334 |
1,074 |
KNYSNA |
POST OFFICE |
1,131 |
2,446 |
KOELENHOF |
VACANT (OLD PO) + EXCHANGE |
183 |
991 |
LADISMITH (CP) |
POST OFFICE |
371 |
695 |
LAMBERTS BAY |
POST OFFICE |
771 |
3,303 |
LANGEBAAN |
POST OFFICE |
174 |
427 |
LOUWVILLE |
VACANT (OLD PO) |
175 |
682 |
MACASSAR |
POST OFFICE |
161 |
1,100 |
MAITLAND |
POST OFFICE + DEPOT |
894 |
3,111 |
MALMESBURY |
POST OFFICE |
636 |
2,109 |
MOSSEL BAY |
POST OFFICE |
1,456 |
2,028 |
NAPIER |
VACANT (OLD PO) |
184 |
764 |
PIKETBERG |
POST OFFICE |
450 |
1,168 |
PRINCE ALBERT |
POST OFFICE |
163 |
626 |
RIVERSDALE |
POST OFFICE |
1,461 |
1,838 |
ROBERTSON |
POST OFFICE |
12,071 |
2,141 |
RONDEBOSCH |
DEPOT |
997 |
1,715 |
SOMERSET WEST |
POST OFFICE |
1,694 |
2,972 |
STILBAAI-WEST |
POST OFFICE |
365 |
1,179 |
STRAND |
POST OFFICE |
911 |
1,456 |
SURWELL |
POST OFFICE |
279 |
1,494 |
TOUWSRIVIER |
POST OFFICE |
428 |
1,498 |
TULBAGH |
POST OFFICE |
397 |
330 |
UNIONDALE |
POST OFFICE |
800 |
2,142 |
VANRHYNSDORP |
POST OFFICE |
262 |
823 |
VILLIERSDORP |
POST OFFICE |
240 |
476 |
VREDENDAL |
POST OFFICE |
1,320 |
3,745 |
WELLINGTON |
POST OFFICE |
939 |
948 |
WOLSELEY |
POST OFFICE |
445 |
1,134 |
WORCESTER |
POST OFFICE |
2,356 |
2,131 |
ALBERTON |
POST OFFICE + DEPOT |
2,007 |
4,421 |
ALRODE |
POST OFFICE |
795 |
2,670 |
BASSONIA |
MAIL COLLECTION POINT (BRICK) |
75 |
1,007 |
BEDFORDVIEW |
POST OFFICE |
781 |
3,265 |
BENONI |
POST OFFICE |
2,697 |
4,164 |
BIRCHLEIGH |
DEPOT |
507 |
1,459 |
BOKSBURG |
POST OFFICE |
1,813 |
3,905 |
BRAAMFONTEIN |
POST OFFICE |
2,133 |
996 |
CARLETONVILLE |
POST OFFICE |
1,838 |
3,348 |
CHRISSIESFONTEIN |
VACANT (OLD PO) |
76 |
680 |
CHRISSIESFONTEIN |
VACANT SITE |
0 |
17,806 |
CROWN MINES |
POST OFFICE |
300 |
1,660 |
EDENVALE |
POST OFFICE |
2,037 |
3,965 |
EXCOM (JHB) |
OFFICE |
2,962 |
1,336 |
FORDSBURG |
POST OFFICE |
692 |
991 |
FRANKLIN ROOSEVELT PARK |
DEPOT |
299 |
1,408 |
GALLO MANOR |
MAIL COLLECTION POINT (BRICK) |
145 |
991 |
GERMISTON |
HUB |
9,934 |
17,553 |
GERMISTON EAST |
MAIL DELIVERY CENTRE |
|
2,401 |
GLENVISTA |
MAIL COLLECTION POINT |
75 |
1,350 |
GREENSIDE EAST |
POST OFFICE |
121 |
1,012 |
HEIDELBERG (GP) |
POST OFFICE |
1,160 |
4,212 |
HENLEY ON KLIP |
POST OFFICE |
560 |
4,064 |
HILLSHAVEN (WESTONARIA) |
VACANT SITE |
0 |
1,576 |
INDUSTRIA |
POST OFFICE + DEPOT |
725 |
5,257 |
ISANDO |
POST OFFICE |
967 |
2,974 |
JETPARK (JHB) CFG |
CFG HYPERHUB |
3,835 |
42,827 |
JUKSKEIPARK |
MAIL COLLECTION POINT (BRICK) |
186 |
1,461 |
KAZERNE (JHB) |
VACANT SITE |
0 |
11,706 |
KOCKSVLEI |
PO |
244 |
488 |
KRUGERSDORP |
DEPOT |
1,181 |
1,493 |
LANGLAAGTE |
POST OFFICE |
300 |
1,660 |
LENASIA EXT 2 |
POST OFFICE + DEPOT |
1,523 |
4,173 |
LENASIA EXT 2 |
VACANT SITE |
0 |
5,019 |
LINBRO PARK |
MAIL COLLECTION POINT (BRICK) |
106 |
260 |
MAGALIESBURG |
VACANT (OLD PO) |
444 |
1,983 |
MARAISBURG |
POST OFFICE |
251 |
991 |
MONDEOR |
VACANT (OLD PO) |
353 |
1,256 |
MORNINGSIDE |
MAIL COLLECTION POINT (BRICK) |
251 |
1,405 |
MULBARTON |
MAIL COLLECTION POINT |
63 |
1,009 |
NATURENA |
MAIL COLLECTION POINT |
39 |
1,000 |
NEWLANDS (JHB) |
VACANT (OLD PO) |
275 |
495 |
NIGEL |
POST OFFICE |
720 |
1,416 |
NOORDWYK (MIDRAND) |
MAIL COLLECTION POINT (BRICK) |
82 |
720 |
NOYCEDALE |
VACANT SITE |
0 |
1,676 |
OLIFANTSFONTEIN |
POST OFFICE |
|
1,854 |
OLIVEDALE |
MAIL COLLECTION POINT (BRICK) |
126 |
1,000 |
OPPENHEIMER PARK |
VACANT SITE |
0 |
2,890 |
ORANGE GROVE |
POST OFFICE |
562 |
1,491 |
PAULSHOF |
MAIL COLLECTION POINT (BRICK) |
118 |
1,210 |
PINEGOWRIE |
POST OFFICE |
922 |
4,047 |
RANDBURG |
POST OFFICE |
2,785 |
6,067 |
RANDFONTEIN |
POST OFFICE + DEPOT |
1,151 |
3,011 |
RANDPARKRIF |
MAIL COLLECTION POINT (BRICK) |
186 |
1,089 |
RENSBURG |
POST OFFICE |
215 |
1,190 |
RIVONIA |
MAIL COLLECTION POINT |
97 |
1,983 |
ROODEPOORT |
POST OFFICE+ VACANT HOUSE |
3,645 |
5,400 |
ROSETTENVILLE |
POST OFFICE + DEPOT |
1,261 |
1,983 |
ROSHNEE |
MAIL COLLECTION POINT |
49 |
2,100 |
RUST-TER-VAAL |
VACANT SITE |
0 |
2,135 |
RUST-TER-VAAL |
MAIL COLLECTION POINT |
49 |
3,077 |
SELCOURT (SPRINGS) |
DEPOT |
432 |
717 |
SOUTH HILLS |
DEPOT |
1,000 |
1,602 |
SPRINGFIELD |
VACANT (OLD PO) |
166 |
796 |
SPRINGS |
VACANT (OLD DEPOT) |
125 |
912 |
STRATHAVON |
MAIL COLLECTION POINT (BRICK) |
88 |
721 |
STRUBENSVALLEI |
MAIL COLLECTION POINT |
119 |
1,250 |
SUNWARD PARK |
MAIL COLLECTION POINT (BRICK) |
179 |
1,225 |
THREE RIVERS |
POST OFFICE |
521 |
4,759 |
THREE RIVERS EAST |
VACANT SITE |
0 |
2,578 |
TOEKOMSRUS (JHB) |
VACANT SITE |
0 |
2,761 |
TURFFONTEIN |
POST OFFICE |
388 |
990 |
UNITAS PARK |
MAIL COLLECTION POINT |
49 |
682 |
VANDERBIJLPARK |
POST OFFICE |
4,563 |
5,922 |
VERWOERDPARK (ALBERTON) |
MAIL COLLECTION POINT |
195 |
992 |
WESTONARIA |
POST OFFICE |
1,941 |
2,666 |
WITSPOS (JHB) |
POSTAL HUB |
44,442 |
69,589 |
WITSPOS (JHB) |
VACANT (OLD TRANSPORT) |
459 |
16,918 |
Approved/ not approved
Dr Siyabonga Cwele, MP
Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services
Date:
13 November 2017 - NW3372
Mackenzie, Mr C to ask the Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services
Whether the SA Post Office (SAPO) vacated the building it owns in Bloemfontein to rent another building in the city; if so, (a) why, (b) what are the further relevant details; (C) were any risk assessments conducted prior to this decision being taken; if not, why not; 2. Whether the vacated building is still being utilized for any SAPO purposes?
Reply:
I have been informed by SAPO as follows:
1. (a) SAPO vacated its own building in Bloemfontein in 2010 which was utilised for Postbank Operations due to it no longer being conducive for banking operations.
(b) The entity cited employee’s concerns about their safety when entering or leaving the building and lack of safe parking inside and around the building as further reasons for the move.
(c) An internal assessment of the building’s suitability was conducted by Postbank Management. This was necessitated by the results of the Employee Satisfaction Survey which was conducted in 2006.
(d) The building is not being utilized by SAPO for any purpose currently.
Approved/Not Approved
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Dr Siyabonga Cwele, MP
Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services
Date:
13 November 2017 - NW3371
Mackenzie, Mr C to ask the Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services
Does the South African Post Office (SAPO) conduct any business with (a) JMAT Business Advisory Services and /or (b) any other companies associated with any of the specified persons; if not, in each case, what is the position; if so, what are the relevant details in each case?
Reply:
I have been informed by SAPO as follows:
a) The South African Post Office does not conduct any business with JMAT Business Advisory Services.
b) There is no entity linked with Mr Molefe Mathibe that is or was doing business with the South African Post Office.
c) A company associated with one of the former executives, Mr Janras Kotsi is Intimate Date, whose contract has long expired in 2014 and Mr Kotsi only became a director in 2016, two years after leaving SAPO. The details of the contract entailed the following:
- Cleaning of data in respect of addresses on a monthly basis
- Data capturing
- Maintenance of the postal delivery database
13 November 2017 - NW3355
Ketabahle, Ms V to ask the Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services
Whether (a) he or (b) his Deputy Minister made use of a chartered private jet during the period 1 January 2013 up to the latest specified date for which information is available; if so, what (i) were the reasons for using a chartered private jet, (ii) was the travel route in each case and (iii) did the use of the jet cost the department in each case?
Reply:
a) 01 January 2013 to date: None
b) 01 January 2013 to date: None
(i) The Minister was representing our President at the inauguration of the President of the Republic of Chad.
(ii) Direct route to Ndjamena, Chad.
(ii) The Department did not pay for the use of the chartered private
13 November 2017 - NW3302
Ketabahle, Ms V to ask the Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services
(1) Whether the (a) chief executive officer and (b) chief financial officer of entities reporting to him are employed on a permanent basis; if not, (2) Whether the specified officers are employed on a fixed term contract; if so, (a) what are the names of each of the officers and (b) when (i) was each officer employed and (ii) will each officer’s contract end? NW3691E
Reply:
Entity |
1(a) & (b) |
(2) |
(a) |
b(i) |
(ii) |
Sentech |
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) are on fixed term contracts not permanent. |
Five (5) years fixed term contract |
CEO: Mr Mlamli Booi; |
CEO:16/10/2015 |
15/10/2020 |
Five (5) years fixed tern contract |
CFO: Mr Siphamandla Kenneth Mthethwa |
CFO: 01/12/2016 |
30/11/2021 |
||
SAPO |
The CEO and CFO are on fixed term contracts not permanent. |
Five (5) year fixed term contract |
CEO: Mr Mark Barnes |
CEO: 15/01/2016 |
14/01/2021 |
Five (5) years fixed term contract |
CFO: Ms Nichola Dewar |
CFO: 12/12/2016 |
11/12/2021 |
||
USAASA |
The CEO and CFO are on fixed term contracts not permanent. |
Three (3) year fixed term contract |
CEO: Mr Lumko Mtimde |
CEO: 01/06/2016 |
31/05/2019 |
Three (3) year fixed term contract |
CFO: Mr Mohammed Chowan |
CFO: 01/11/2016 |
31/10/2019 |
||
NEMISA |
The CEO is on fixed term contracts not permanent. |
Three (3) year fixed term contract |
CEO: Ms Mymoena Ismail |
CEO: 01/11/2016 |
31/10/2019 |
Vacant |
CFO: Resigned on 31 April 2017 |
N/A |
N/A |
||
SITA |
The CEO and CFO are on fixed term contracts not permanent. |
Four (4) year fixed term contract |
CEO: Dr Setumo Mohapi |
CEO: 01/04/2015 |
31/03/2019 |
Five (5) year fixed term contract |
CFO: Ms Rudzani Cordelia Rasikhinya |
CFO: 01/10/2015 |
30/09/2020 |
||
BBI |
The CEO and CFO are on fixed term contracts not permanent. |
Five (5) year fixed term contract |
CEO: Ms Puleng Kwele |
CEO: 01/06/2012 |
30/11/2017[1] |
Three (3) year fixed term contract |
CFO: Mr Ivan Niekerk |
CFO: 01/09/2017 |
31/08/2020 |
||
ZaDNA |
Yes, the CEO is permanent |
Permanent |
CEO: Mr Vika Mpisana |
01/10/ 2013 |
N/A |
There is no position of the CFO at ZaDNA. |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
13 November 2017 - NW3229
Mackenzie, Mr C to ask the Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services
Whether any vacancies currently exist at the SA Post Office Board; if so, (a) what number of vacancies and (b) what are the details of the steps that are being taken to fill the specified vacancies?
Reply:
I have been informed by the Department as follows:
(a) Yes, there are currently three (3) vacancies.
(b) The Department called for nominations of persons suitable for appointment to the Board of the South African Post Office (SAPO). The response did not yield suitable candidates in terms of the skills requirements in line with the provisions of the SAPO Act. The Department is now pursuing other means of sourcing the suitable candidates including headhunting.
Approved/ Not Approved
_________________________
Dr Siyabonga Cwele, MP
Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services
DATE:
30 October 2017 - NW3021
Groenewald, Mr HB to ask the Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services
(1) What is the (a) total amount that was paid out in bonuses to employees in his department and (b) detailed breakdown of the bonus that was paid out to each employee in each salary level in the 2016-17 financial year; (2) what is the (a) total estimated amount that will be paid out in bonuses to employees in his department and (b) detailed breakdown of the bonus that will be paid out to each employee in each salary level in the 2017-18 financial year?
Reply:
I have been informed by the Department as follows:
1. No bonuses have been paid out so far as the Department is at the last stage of finalising the payment of performance bonuses for the 2016-17 financial year.
2. The estimated amount and detailed breakdown of bonus payments is unknown at this stage because the first bi-annual performance review documents in respect of each employee for the 2017/18 financial year was submitted on 13 October 2017, and the annual appraisal documentation to conclude the performance cycle of 2017/18 will be submitted in April 2018. Accordingly, the Department will not know who will qualify for what until the end of the cycle when the Performance Moderating Committees will convene to moderate the performance of employees.
Approved/Not Approved
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Dr Siyabonga Cwele, MP
Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services
Date:
30 October 2017 - NW3079
Mackenzie, Mr C to ask the Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services
What is the average clearance or processing time for mail items that are stopped for inspection by the (a) SA Police Service and (b) SA Revenue Service at the Johannesburg International Mail Centre?
Reply:
I have been informed by SAPO as follows:
(a) The average clearance or processing time for mail that are stopped for inspections is 48 hours for the South African Police Service.
(b) The average clearance or processing time for mail items that are stopped for inspections is 48 hours for South African Revenue Service.
Approved/Not Approved
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Dr Siyabonga Cwele, MP
Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services
Date:
30 October 2017 - NW3078
Mackenzie, Mr C to ask the Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services
What are the relevant details of the minimum standard set by the Universal Postal Union (UPU) for mail delivery times for letters and parcels received from the United Kingdom; 2. What are the relevant details of the average mail delivery times of the SA Post Office for (a) letters and (b) parcels received from the United Kingdom to addresses in (i) Cape Town, (ii) Johannesburg and (iii) Durban?
Reply:
I have been informed by SAPO as follows:
1. The minimum standard set by the Universal Postal Union (UPU) for mail delivery times for letters and parcels received from the United Kingdom is 90 percent and is measured as follows: Parcels and Letters = Day of Arrival plus 5 days. The minimum standard set by the UPU for registered letters and parcels received from the United Kingdom is 80 percent and is measured as follows: Registered items = Day of Arrival plus 7 days.
2. SAPO’s average mail delivery times are: (a) 37 days for registered letters and (b) 28 days for parcels.
SAPO has informed me that due to the backlogs SAPO is not meeting the UPU delivery standards and they attest this mainly to the increase in imported volumes which is growing year on year in excess of up to 400%. SAPO has also committed that processes are being amended currently to improve the entity’s ability and capacity to handle the increased volumes.
2(i)(ii)(iii) The Quality Control System (QCS) governed by the UPU, does not indicate delivery times separately for Cape Town, Johannesburg and Durban. However, the variance between the three areas could be estimated to be three days which is already included in the averages indicated above.
Approved/Not Approved
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Dr Siyabonga Cwele, MP
Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services
Date:
30 October 2017 - NW2937
Mackenzie, Mr C to ask the Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services
Whether, since 1 January 2016, the Postbank has ever been approached by any (a) member of and/or (b)(i) person and /or (ii) business associated with any member of a certain family (name furnished) to provide banking facilities either on a personal or commercial level; if so, what are the details of (aa)(aaa) persons and /or (bbb) businesses that applied for banking facilities and (bb) banking facilities were applied for each case?
Reply:
Having been advised by SAPO, the Minister hereby seeks to amplify the reply to the question as follows:
No member of the Gupta family approached the Postbank to open up an account.
An employee from JIC Limited approached the Postbank’s Head of Sales and Customer Care telephonically in August 2016 to open an account. The Postbank requested details of the company and financial statements. Upon receipt of this information, Postbank established that JIC Limited is part of the Oakbay Investments (Pty) Ltd.
The Postbank responded that it did not have capabilities to service corporate accounts such as risk management, IT infrastructure for large volumes, corporate electronic banking, corporate products such as Forex, trade finance, corporate lending, etc. Currently the Postbank mainly services individuals, SMME’s and small scale NGOs.
In 2017, a secretary of ANN7 called the Postbank with an intention to open a corporate account. Postbank responded that they were unable to do so at this stage for the same reasons as were presented in 2016.
Approved/Not Approved
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Dr Siyabonga Cwele, MP
Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services
Date:
30 October 2017 - NW2936
Mackenzie, Mr C to ask the Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services
(a) For which purpose and/or programme was R650 million in recapitalisation funds allocated to the SA Post Office in the second quarter of the 2016-17 financial year, (b) what amount of the recapitalisation funds was allocated for each purpose and/or programme and (c) on what date was each amount allocated?
Reply:
I have been informed by the Department as follows:
- (b) (c) The allocation was for the recapitalization of SAPO to implement its strategic turnaround plan. The total amount of R650 million was for the recapitalization of SAPO to enable it to implement its strategic turnaround plan. The total amount of R650 million was transferred to SAPO on 18th April 2016
Approved/Not Approved
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Dr Siyabonga Cwele, MP
Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services
Date:
30 October 2017 - NW3077
Mackenzie, Mr C to ask the Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services
How many instances of mail theft were reported at the Johannesburg International Mail Centre in each month during the period 1 January 2016 to 31 July 2017; (2) Whether any employees employed at the specified centre have faced (a) criminal and/or (b) disciplinary charges; if not, in each case, why not; if so, (i) what number of employees faced criminal and/or disciplinary charges and (ii) what (aa) are the relevant details and (bb) is the current status of each charges? NW3393E
Reply:
I have been informed by SAPO as follows:
- The volumes handled at JIMC for the period 1 January 2016 to 31 July 2017 in total were 20.9 million items. There was a total of 605 incidents reported by clients to for investigation as cases of theft and/or items found violated:
Month |
Jan |
Feb |
Mar |
Apr |
May |
Jun |
Jul |
Aug |
Sep |
Oct |
Nov |
Dec |
Total |
2016 |
48 |
23 |
45 |
47 |
38 |
38 |
23 |
20 |
32 |
21 |
25 |
13 |
373 |
2017 |
26 |
24 |
15 |
43 |
43 |
43 |
38 |
232 |
|||||
|
605 |
During the course of investigation the cases were classified as follow:
- 143 items were found intact and confirmed that there was no theft
- 146 items are still under investigation
- 316 were considered as theft (304 of these could not be linked to any individual and 12 were linked to individuals of which 5 were SAPO employees).
2 (a) No Post Office employees faced criminal charges
(b) Disciplinary charges were instituted against the SAPO employees.
(i) Five employees were charged.
(ii)(aa) The five employees were charged for violation/theft of mail and non-compliance to Procedures.
(ii)(bb) Two cases were finalised and three are still in progress. Of the two finalised cases, one employee was found not guilty and the other one was found guilty and dismissed.
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Dr Siyabonga Cwele, MP
Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services
Date:
10 October 2017 - NW2840
Mackenzie, Mr C to ask the Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services
Whether, with reference to his reply to question 2381 on 31 August 2017, he will publish the report of the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research and all supporting documentation regarding the capacity of the envisaged Wireless Open Access Network; if not, why not; if so, by which date?
Reply:
Once I have received the finalised CSIR report, I will determine whether to publish or not, as such documents usually contain company sensitive information where publication of the full report may not be permissible.
10 October 2017 - NW2902
James, Ms LV to ask the Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services
What is the detailed (a) breakdown of and (b) valuation for current and non-current assets and investments held by (i) his department and (ii) each entity reporting to him according to (aa) listed assets (aaa) directly held and (bbb) indirectly held and (bb) unlisted investments (aaa) directly held and (bbb) indirectly held by each of the entities, in each case breaking the current assets and investments down by 0-3 months, 3-6 months, 6-12 months and beyond 12 months?
Reply:
I have been informed by the Department and entities as follows:
DEPARTMENT
(b)(aaa)
ENTITIES
(b) (ii)Current and non-current assets
Entity |
(aa) Listed Assets |
(aaa) Directly Held |
(bbb) Indirectly Held |
BBI |
None |
None |
None |
Sentech |
None |
None |
None |
SAPO |
None |
None |
None |
USAASA |
None |
None |
None |
ZADNA |
None |
None |
None |
SITA |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
Nemisa |
Current Assets: Bank Balance Receivables from exchange transections Non-current assets: Property, Plant & Equipment |
R45 012 640 R6 243 257 R594 149 |
(bb) Unlisted Investment
Entity |
(aaa)Directly held |
0-3 months |
3-6 months |
6-12 months |
Beyond 12 months |
Sentech |
ABSA CFC-USD R7 550 206 ABSA CFC-EUR R2 262 304 ABSA CFC-GBP R3 866 579 ABSA Current Account R15 446 752 ABSA Call Deposit R22 815 470 ABSA Call Fixed Deposit R200 000 000 Standard Bank Call Fixed Deposit R8 287 690 Investec Money Market Call Deposit R39 750 Sanlam Capital Markets Call Deposit R1 000 000 Sanlam Capital Markets Call Fixed Deposit R30 000 000 Nedbank Call Deposit R45 481 STANLIB Corporate Money Market Fund R195 344 650 Investec Asset Management Corporate Money Market Fund R6 644 382 |
R7 550 206 R2 262 304 R3 866 579 R15 446 752 R22 815 470 R8 287 690 R39 750 R1 000 000 R30 000 000 R45 481 R195 344 650 R6 644 382 |
R8 287 690 R30 000 000 |
R200 000 000 |
|
SAPO |
Non- Current Assets Property, Plant & Equipment R2 594 921 Investment Properties R173 208 Heritage Assets R46 271 Intangible Assets R127 462 Other financial Assets R792 295 Other non-current assets R38 394 Current Assets Inventories R76 908 Trade & non-trade Receivables R670 905 Other financial Assets R5 376 174 Operating Lease Assets R115 Prepayments R42 472 Cash & Cash Equivalents R3 478 880 |
R76 908 R670 905 R5 376 174 R3 478 880 |
R115 R42 472 |
||
USAASA |
USAASA Cash and cash equivalents R104 538 005.55 USAF Cash and cash equivalent R1 867 015 077.72 |
||||
zaDNA |
Current Assets ABSA Cheque Acc R838 338.08 ABSA ADR Acc R184 012 .25 ABSA Credit Card (R201 100.77) Non-Current Assets Cost Valuation Furniture and fixtures R231 674 Motor Vehicle R422 425 Office Equipment R35 886 IT Equipment R361 153 Computer Software R14 270 Cellphone Equipment R5 702 |
||||
SITA |
Not Applicable |
Not Applicable |
Not Applicable |
Not Applicable |
Not Applicable |
Nemisa |
None |
None |
None |
None |
None |
(bb) Unlisted Investments
Entity |
(bbb) Indirect Held |
0-3 months |
3-6 months |
6-12 months |
Beyond 12 months |
Sentech |
Sanlam Collective Investments Alternative Income Fund R424 969 126 |
R424 969 126 |
|||
SAPO |
None |
None |
None |
None |
None |
USAASA |
None |
None |
None |
None |
None |
ZADNA |
None |
None |
None |
None |
None |
SITA |
Not Applicable |
Not Applicable |
Not Applicable |
Not Applicable |
Not Applicable |
Nemisa |
None |
None |
None |
None |
None |
10 October 2017 - NW2837
Shinn, Ms MR to ask the Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services
(a) How many official international trips did he undertake since 1 January 2017 and (b) what (i) was the (aa) purpose, (bb) outcome, (cc) duration and (dd) cost of each trip and (ii) role did he play in each case and (c)(i) which officials from his department accompanied him and (ii) what were the costs?
Reply:
I have been informed by the Department as follows:
a) The Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services undertook five (5) international trips from 1 January until end of August 2017.
b) The purpose, outcome, duration and cost of each trip is attached as Annex A.
c) The names of the official/s from DTPS who accompanied the Minister is attached herewith in Annex A as well as the costs
10 October 2017 - NW2838
Shinn, Ms MR to ask the Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services
(1) Whether any representatives from any of the entities reporting to him accompanied him on any of the official international trips that he undertook since 1 January 2017; if so, (a) which representatives accompanied him, (b) what role did each representative play on the trip and (c) what were the costs incurred for each representative’s (i) travel, (ii) accommodation and (iii) attendance or speakers’ fees to participate in each trip; (2) Whether any guests accompanied the official delegation on any of the international trip undertaken by him since 1 January 2017; if so, (a) what is the name of each guest, (b) what is each guest’s relationship with the relevant member of the delegation, (c) in what capacity did the guest accompany the official delegation and (d) at what cost in each case; (3) Whether his department paid for the costs incurred for each representative accompanying him; if not, how was the representatives’ trips financed? NW3145E
Reply:
I have been informed by the Department as follows:
1. Yes, please see attached Annex A.
(2) Yes, the Minister was accompanied by guests to Kigali, Rwanda from 10 – 12 May 2017 as well as Estonia 28 -30 May 2017 as well as Hangzhou, China from 26 – 29 July 2017.
(a) Names provided in Annex A.
(b) No relations to the delegation.
(c) Details provided in Annex A
(d) No cost to the Department.
(3) The Department did not cover any costs for the representatives. The guest’s costs were covered by their respective organisation.
10 October 2017 - NW2839
Mackenzie, Mr C to ask the Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services
(1)Whether, with reference to his reply to question 2381 on 31 August 2017, the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) met the deadline to submit its report into the capacity of the envisaged wireless open access network to him by 31 August 2017; if not, by what date is the report expected; if so, (a) which entities reporting to him, organisations, consultants and companies were interviewed by the CSIR and (b) what are the main outcomes of the specified report; (2) Whether any organisation, company, consultant and/or entity reporting to him declined to (a) participate and/or (b) participate fully after being approached by the CSIR; if so, (i) which organisation, company, consultant and/or entity declined to participate fully and (ii) what are the reasons in each case; (3) Whether any of the organisations, companies, consultants and/or entities approached by the CSIR withdrew from participation; if so, (a) which organisation, company, consultant and/or entity withdrew and (b) what are the reasons in each case?
Reply:
I have been informed by the Department as follows:
1. The deadline to conclude the study has been met; however, CSIR is in the process of finalising the report.
(a) The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA), Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) represented by Ericsson Huawei and Nokia; Chipset Integrators, represented by Intel and Qualcomm; Operator’s Forum represented by Cell C, MTN, Liquid Telecom (formerly Neotel), Rain (formerly iBurst/WBS), Vodacom, and Telkom and Internet Service Providers.
(b) The main outcomes will be specified in the final report.
2. None of the organisations or companies approached by CSIR declined to participate.
3. No organisations or companies approached by CSIR withdrew their participation.
14 September 2017 - NW2571
Ketabahle, Ms V to ask the Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services
When are the application dates (a) opening and (b) closing for the board positions of all entities and councils reporting to him?
Reply:
I have been informed by the Department as follows:
(a) With regard to all the entities reporting to me, no request was issued inviting applications for board positions.
Applications for appointment to the National Cybersecurity Advisory Council (NCAC) opened mid-April 2017.
(b) Applications for appointment to the National Cybersecurity Advisory Council (NCAC closed on the 30th April 2017 and the Department received 34 applications.
11 September 2017 - NW2378
Shinn, Ms MR to ask the Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services
(1)Whether, with reference to his reply to question 1987 on 17 October 2016, any steps have been taken to revive the National Broadband Advisory Council; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details of all steps taken to date; (2) Whether any advertisements have been published to solicit nominations of members to serve on the council’s board; if not, by what date will advertisements be published; if so, (a) on what dates and (b) where were the advertisements published; (3) Whether his review of the council’s function has been completed; if not, by what date will it be completed; if so, what steps will be implemented to ensure that the council fulfils its mandate?
Reply:
I have been informed by the Department as follows:
(1) The Department is currently working on streamlining various institutions such as the National Cybersecurity Advisory Council (NACC), National Internet Governance Forum (NIGF), National ICT Forum and National Broadband Council in light of another process to establish the 4th Industrial Revolution Commission.
(2)(a)The Department has not published any advertisement to solicit nominations of members to serve on the council’s board. The recruitment of new council members will be conducted once the new approach and Terms of Reference have been approved.
(2)(b)Not applicable
(3) Yes, the review of the council’s functions and roles has been completed. The Department will provide the necessary support required by the National Broadband Advisory Council in fulfilling its mandate.
01 September 2017 - NW2379
Shinn, Ms MR to ask the Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services
(a) What are the (i) names and (ii) professional designations of each member appointed to serve on the steering committee of the Internet for All initiative and (b) what are the names of the Information and Communication Technology and/or other sector companies and/or organisations that employ each of the specified members; (2) (b) what (i) is the steering committee’s mandate, (ii) are the detailed deliverables, (iii) deadlines have been set for the deliverables and (iv) will the steering committee’s relationship be with the National Broadband Advisory Council, National ICT Forum and his department’s SA Connect project office and (b)(i) what budget has been allocated for the steering committee’s mandate and (ii) from which programmes will the funds be drawn? NW2626E
Reply:
I have being advised by the Department as follows:
The Steering Committee of the Internet for All Initiative has not yet been established.
(1)(a)(i) Not Applicable
(1)(a)(ii) Not Applicable
(2)(b) (i) Not Applicable
(2) (b) (ii) Not Applicable
(2) (b) (iii) Not Applicable
(2) (b) (iv) Not Applicable
(2) (b) (i) No budget has been allocated for programme implementation .
(2)(b) (ii) N/A
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Dr Siyabonga Cwele, MP
Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services
Date:
31 August 2017 - NW2380
Mackenzie, Mr C to ask the Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services
(a) What budget allocations have been or will be transferred from his department’s estimates of expenditure to the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa to (i) conduct enquiries to identify priority markets in the telecommunications sector and (ii) address the high cost of communication and (b) from which of his department’s programmes will the funding be drawn?
Reply:
I have been informed by the Department as follows:
(a)-(b) No budget allocations from the Department’s estimates of expenditure have been or will be transferred to the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA). ICASA has budgeted for this area of work as reflected in its Annual Performance Plan.
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Dr Siyabonga Cwele, MP
Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services
Date:
31 August 2017 - NW2377
Shinn, Ms MR to ask the Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services
(1)(a) What are the (i) names and (ii) professional designations of each member appointed to the National Cybersecurity Advisory Council (NCAC) in response to the advertisement for nominations published on 23 April 2017, (b) what are the names of the information communication technology, cybersecurity or other sector companies or organisations that employ each of the specified council members and (c) how many nominations were received; (2) Whether the names of the proposed council members were approved by Cabinet; if not, (a) why not and (b) by when will the list be approved; if so, on which date was it approved; (3) Whether he has met with the council yet; if not, (a) why not and (b) by what date does he plan to meet with them; if so, on which date; (4) What (a) is the mandate of the council and (b) deadlines have been set for deliverables?
Reply:
I have been informed by the Department as follows:
1(a) (i) The Department has not finalised the appointment of the NCAC members. The Department is reviewing the received applications and thereafter the appointment process will be finalised.
(ii) As indicated in 1(a)(i) above, the appointment process has not yet been concluded, however, the professional designations of the applicants are as follows: (5) five from the legal fraternity, (4) four government officials, (5) five from academia, (16) sixteen from the ICT-sector, (1) one member of a research council and (3) three members of NGO’s.
(1)(b) The appointment of NCAC members have not been finalised.
(1)(c) 34 nominations were received
(2) No
(2)(a) Cabinet approval is not a prerequisite, however, according to the NCAC Terms of Reference, the Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services has the responsibility to appoint the Council Members.
(2)(b) See (2)(a) above
(3) The Minister will meet with the Council as soon as the members of the Council have been appointed.
(4)(a) According to the National Cybersecurity Policy Framework the mandate of the NCAC is to advise the Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services on policy and technical issues, and other matters pertinent to Cybersecurity pursuant to building confidence and trust in the secure use of ICTs.
(4)(b) After appointment, the NCAC will engage with the Department and the Minister, thereafter it will adopt a work plan which will detail the deliverables for the term of the Council.
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Dr Siyabonga Cwele, MP
Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services
Date:
31 August 2017 - NW2361
van der Merwe, Ms LL to ask the Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services
With reference to the contract signed between the South African Post Office (SAPO) and the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA), (a) what is the monetary value of the contract, (b) what is the period of the contract and (c) will SAPO be able to comply with the relevant requirements of the contract applicable to them to ensure that the Constitutional Court deadline in terms of SASSA being ready to pay out grants on behalf of the State is met?
Reply:
I have been informed by SAPO as follows:
SAPO does not have a contract with the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) as yet. SAPO has, however, received a letter of intention to work with SASSA.
(a) The final monetary value will be determined out of engagements between SAPO and SASSA.
(b) Not applicable as no contract has been signed.
(c) SAPO has submitted its proposal including its capacity to SASSA. Further, SAPO has informed me that it has the capacity to deal with various aspects of the value chain including banking services.
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Dr Siyabonga Cwele, MP
Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services
Date:
31 August 2017 - NW2432
van der Merwe, Ms LL to ask the Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services
Whether his department has made any progress in the past 12 months to reduce the cost to communicate in South Africa, which remains amongst the highest in the world; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
I have been informed by the Department as follows:
The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) is currently working on transparency mechanisms to regulate the expiry of data bundles. Initial interventions will ensure provisions to ensure that all segments of data bundles do not automatically expire after 30 days but have a cascading scale as proposed in ICASA’s Draft Regulations:
1MB to 50MB: 10 days
50MB to 500MB: 30 days
500MB to 1GB: 60 days
1GB to 5GB: 90 days
5GB to 10GB: 180 days
10GB to 20GB: 12 months
>20GB: 24 months
In terms of the Draft Regulations:
Industry will be required to inform consumers as data gets depleted due to use, and also allow them an option to choose whether to purchase more data bundles as opposed to the usual default to out of bundle rates. The final regulations will be in place by the end of October 2017.
The Competition Commission has announced the commencement of its inquiry into the ICT market and the data market in particular (from 18 September 2017 to 31 August 2018). The intervention of the Commission will include the following actions:
(a) Obtain a clear understanding of the data services value chain, including interactions and commercial relationships between different levels of the value chain as well as the relationship with other parts of the ICT sector and the broader economy;
(b) Assess the state of competition throughout the value chain in order to identify areas of market power where consumers may be exploited and to identify any structural, behavioural and regulatory factors that may influence pricing;
(c) Benchmark South African data pricing against those of other countries; and
(d) Establish whether data supply quality and coverage is adequate by international standards and the country's developmental needs.
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Dr Siyabonga Cwele, MP
Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services
Date:
31 August 2017 - NW2381
Mackenzie, Mr C to ask the Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services
(1)(a) What are the terms of reference for the inquiry being undertaken by the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) into the spectrum requirements of the proposed Wholesale Open Access Network, (b) what amount will be paid to CSIR to conduct the inquiry and (c) what is the expected delivery date of the report resulting from this inquiry; (2) Whether (a) the CSIR or (b) any industry sector stakeholder requested an extension of the specified deadline for the delivery of the report; if not, will such a request be favourably considered in the future; if so, what are the relevant details? NW2628E
Reply:
I have been advised by the Department as follows:-
(1)(a) To advise the Department on the amount of spectrum required to ensure that the Wireless Open Access Network is viable.
(1)(b) R 1 197 022, 80 (VAT Inclusive)
(1)(c) End of August 2017
(2)(a)&(b) No. This is an internal study to inform the implementation of the policy. The Minister is required by law to engage stakeholders and the general public on policy and policy directions. The study will inform the future policy direction, and I will consult stakeholders as it becomes necessary.
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Dr Siyabonga Cwele, MP
Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services
Date:
25 August 2017 - NW2067
Ketabahle, Ms V to ask the Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services
Whether (a) his department and or (b) any entities reporting to him are funding, including by way of discretionary funding; any institution of research and development (i) domestically and or (ii) internationally; if so, (aa) (aaa) what are the names of his specified institutions and (bbb) what are their functions, (bb) from what date has his department or any entity reporting to him been funding them and (cc) what amount has his department contributed towards such funding?
Reply:
I have been informed by the Department as follows:
(a)(i) Yes,
(ii) No
(aa)(aaa) NAME OF INSTITUTION: African Centre of Excellence for Information Ethics at the University of Pretoria
(bbb) FUNCTION: It conducts research and awareness on the Ethical Dimension of an Information Society
(bb) FROM DATE: financial year 2011/12
(cc) TOTAL AMOUNT CONTRIBUTED: R13 421 440.00 over a period of six (6) financial years [2011/12 to 2017/18]
I have been informed by the SOCs as follows:
(b)(i)Sentech funded the institutions of research and development domestically.
(ii) No
(aa)(aaa) Refer to table below
(bbb) Refer to table below
(bb) Refer to table below
(cc) Refer to table below
Entity |
Institution (aa) (aaa) |
Function (bbb) |
Date funding commenced (bb) and Amount (cc) |
||
2015/16 (R) |
2016/17 (R) |
2017/18 (R) |
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Sentech |
University of Witwatersrand |
Academic Development and Research |
1 000 000 |
500 000 |
1 500 000 |
University of Pretoria |
Academic Development and Research |
1 100 000 |
1 700 000 |
1 700 000 |
|
University of Cape Town |
Academic Development and Research |
1 000 000 |
1 500 000 |
||
CSIR |
Research |
500 000 |
SAPO, USAASA, SITA, NEMISA, .zaDNA and BBI have not funded any institutions of research and development either domestically or internationally.
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Dr Siyabonga Cwele, MP
Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services
Date:
24 August 2017 - NW2314
Rabotapi, Mr MW to ask the Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services
With reference to his reply to question 1775 on 19 July 2017, what is the total amount paid in relation to the State Information Technology Agency employee who required protection because of threats that the employee received?
Reply:
I have been informed by SITA as follows:
The total amount paid in relation to the SITA employee who required protection for half a day because of threats is R216. 00
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Dr Siyabonga Cwele, MP
Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services
Date:
31 July 2017 - NW1740
Lotriet, Prof A to ask the Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services
Whether any staff of (a) his department and (b) each entity reporting to him were awarded any contracts or agreements to conduct business with any state entity in the (i) 2014-15, (ii) 2015-16 and (iii) 2016-17 financial years; if so, what are the (aa)(aaa) names and (bbb) professional designations of the staff members and (bb)(aaa) details of the contract(s) and/or agreement(s) awarded and (bbb) amounts in each case?
Reply:
I have been advised by the Department and entities reporting to me as follows:-
The Public Service Regulations, 2016 (Gazette no. 40167) which prohibits public service employees from doing business with the state were gazetted on 29 July 2016. These regulations are applicable to public service employees and not employees of state-owned entities.
a) No staff in the Department of Telecommunications and Postal Services did business with the state.
b) The regulation is not applicable. However it is in the individual policies of the entities to regulate disclosure of conflict of interest and requirements for relevant authorisation.
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Dr SC Cwele, MP
Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services
Date:
19 July 2017 - NW1647
Shinn, Ms MR to ask the Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services
Whether (a) his department or (b) any entity reporting to him has ever met with a certain company (name furnished); if so, (i) what are the names of the persons who were present at each meeting, (ii)(aa) when and (bb) where did each such meeting take place, (iii) what was the purpose of each specified meeting and (iv) what outcomes or agreements were reached in each case; (2) Whether there are any (a) current or (b) future engagements scheduled with the specified company; if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
I have being advised by the Department and Entities as follows:
1)
(a) Yes, on 8th December 2015, I met with Mr. George of Inspur. Inspur is a Chinese multinational information technology company whose business activities include server manufacturing and software development.
(i) Mr. Joe Mjwara, Acting Director-General and Ms. Nonkqubela Thathakahle Jordan, Acting Deputy Director-General: ICT International Affairs and Trade Branch.
(ii) (aa) 8th December 2015
(bb) Department of Telecommunications and Postal Services Offices in Hatfield, Pretoria
(iii) No entity reporting to me except the State Information Technology Agency (SITA) met with Inspur at the same meeting of 8th December 2015.
(i) Dr. Setumo Mohapi, Chief Executive Officer of SITA and Dr. Daniel Mashao, Head of Department for Innovation and Research (SITA)
(ii) (aa) 8th December 2015
(bb) Department of Telecommunications and Postal Services Offices in Hatfield, Pretoria
(iii) Inspur gave a presentation on the work they do on data centres. Inspur developed China's first data centre in China in close cooperation with Baidu Company.
(iv) No agreement was reached at this meeting. SITA expressed interest in the security functioning of the integrated circuits (BIOS). No follow-ups were made thereafter.
(2)(a)& (b) No current or future engagements have been or were scheduled with the company in question.
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Dr Siyabonga Cwele, MP
Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services
Date:
19 July 2017 - NW1991
Ketabahle, Ms V to ask the Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services
Whether any post office branches and / or facilities were closed down in the period 1 January 2000 and 31 December 2016 in (a) Limpopo, (b) Mpumalanga and (c) North West; if so, (i) what is the total number in each case and (ii) what is the exact location of branch and/ or facility?
Reply:
I have been informed by the South African Post Office (SAPO) as follows:-
(a) Limpopo:-
(i) (3) three
(ii) Exact location of each branch:
Name of Post Office |
Location |
Makhado Crossing |
Corner Hlanganani Street and N1, Limpopo North |
Polokwane South |
Asiatic Bazaar Polokwane Excelsior Street, CBD, Capricorn |
Tshikondeni |
Tshikondeni Mine, Limpopo North |
(b) Mpumalanga:-
(i) (4) four
(ii) Exact location of each branch:
Name of Post Office |
Location |
Botleng |
172 Corner of Rakwena &Tau Streets, Botleng Township, Secunda |
Botleng |
Corner Van Zyl & Daimond Street, Emalahleni |
Sakhile |
Main Street, Secunda |
Hereford |
Boxer Cash & Carry, Corner of Van Riebeck & Voortrekker Street, Emalahleni |
(c) North West:-
(i) (13) Thirteen
(ii) Exact location of each branch:-
Name of Post Office |
Location |
Baillie Park |
Marl Street, Potchefstroom |
Buhrmannsdrift |
Mafikeng Road, Molopo |
Dijong |
Hartbeesfontein No. 7 Shaft, Potchefstroom |
Entabeni |
Entabeni Hostel, Rustenburg |
Kanana |
George’s Café Kanana, Central North |
Mafikeng Postbank |
Corner of Martin & Carrington Street, Molopo |
Majakaneng |
Stand No. 2443B Majakaneng, Rustenburg |
Mazenzele |
Shaft No. 9 Pamo Complex, Central North |
Modderspruit |
Shop No. 28, Ke Ya Rona Shopping Centre, Portion of Portion 1 of the Farm Modderspruit No. 461 JQ, Rustenburg |
Platinum Mall |
Shop 29 Platinum Mall, Hendrick Verwoerd Road, Brits |
Salang |
Hartbeesfontein No. 6 Shaft, Potschefstroom |
Wildebeesfontein South |
Hostel No. 9, Rustenburg |
Xanadu |
Xanadu Crossing, Shop 8 Hartbeespoort Dam, Tshwane North |
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Dr Siyabonga Cwele, MP
Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services
Date:
19 July 2017 - NW1878
Ketabahle, Ms V to ask the Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services
Whether (a) his department and (b) each entity reporting to him appointed transaction advisors for tenders in the period 1 January 2012 to 31 December 2016; if so, (i) who were the transaction advisors that were appointed for tenders, (ii) for which tenders were they appointed, (iii) what was the pricing for the tenders in question and (iv) what amount were the transaction advisors paid?
Reply:
I have been informed by the Department and Entities reporting to me as follows:
(a) No transaction advisors for tenders were appointed by the Department during the period in question.
(b) The South African Post Office (SAPO) was the only entity that appointed transaction advisors during the period in question.
(i) Makombandlela Consulting, 30 April 2014 – 31 October 2014;
KPMG Services, 08 October 2015 – 18 May 2016; and Letsema Consulting and Advisory Services, 12 January 2014 – 11 July 2014.
(ii) Makombandlela Consulting was appointed to advise SAPO Board on technical aspects, project management and procurement processes for the network upgrade and disaster recovery hosting tenders.
KPMG Services was appointed to assist SAPO in designing the target operating model that includes all services to be outsourced as well as the business case.
Letsema Consulting and Advisory Services was appointed to provide SAPO with procurement skills and expertise and review a list of procurement contracts, as well as initiate and conclude procurement processes.
(iii) The bid price for Makombandlela Consulting was R 4.752 million (excluding VAT);
The bid price for KPMG Services was R 2.416 million (excluding VAT); and,
The bid price for Letsema Consulting and Advisory Services was R 12.264 million (excluding VAT).
(iv) Makombandlela Consulting was paid R 4.514 million; KPMG was paid R 2.416 million and Letsema Consulting was paid R 12.264 million all excluding VAT.
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Dr Siyabonga Cwele, MP
Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services
Date:
19 July 2017 - NW1789
Ketabahle, Ms V to ask the Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services
(1)Which entities reporting to him (a) have a board in place and (b) do not have a board in place, (i) of those that have a board, (aa) when was each individual board member appointed and (bb) when is the term for each board lapsing and (ii) how many (aa) board members are there in each board and (bb) of those board members of each entity are female; (2) With reference to entities that do not have boards in place, (a) who is responsible for appointing the board and (b) when will a board be appointed?
Reply:
1. (a) The following entities have Boards in place: South African Post Office (SAPO), Broadband Infraco (BBI), SENTECH, .ZaDNA, State Information Technology Agency (SITA), National Electronic Media Institute of South Africa (NEMISA) and Universal Service and Access Agency of South Africa (USAASA).
(b) None.
(i)
Entity |
Board Member |
(aa) Appointment date |
(bb) End of term |
SAPO |
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1. |
Mr. Zibuse Comfort Ngidi |
15/08/2015 |
31/7/2018 |
2. |
Ms. Nomahlubi Victoria Simamane |
15/08/2015 |
31/7/2018 |
3. |
Mr. Mduduzi Eric Zakwe |
15/08/2015 |
31/7/2018 |
4. |
Dr Lynette Moretlo Molefi |
15/08/2015 |
31/7/2018 |
5. |
Ms. Marion Lesego Dawn Marole |
15/08/2015 |
31/7/2018 |
6. |
Mr Zolani Kgosie Mathews |
01/10/2016 |
31/7/2018 |
7. |
Mr. Phetole Elvis Rabohale |
15/08/2015 |
31/7/2018 |
ZADNA |
Board Member |
(aa) Appointment date |
(bb) End of term |
1. |
Adv. Motlatjo Ralefatane |
01/03/2015 |
28/02/2019 |
2. |
Dr Kelebogile Nono Yvonne Mohutsioa-Mathabathe |
01/03/2015 |
28/02/2019 |
3. |
Dr Nondumiso Mzizana |
01/03/2015 |
28/02/2019 |
4. |
Mr Ant Brooks |
01/03/2015 |
28/02/2019 |
5. |
Ms Nirvani Dhevcharran |
01/03/2015 |
28/02/2019 |
6. |
Mr Johannes Jonty Tshipa |
01/03/2015 |
28/02/2019 |
7. |
Mr. Nicholas Mfana Msibi |
01/03/2015 |
28/02/2019 |
8. |
Mr. Mcebo Rich Khumalo |
01/03/2015 |
28/02/2019 |
9. |
Ms Mokgadi Olgar Morata |
01/03/2015 |
28/02/2019 |
BBI |
Board Member |
(aa) Appointment date |
(bb) End of term |
1. |
Mr Mandla Ngcobo |
15/03/2015 |
14/02/2018 |
2. |
Dr Anthony Githiari |
15/03/2015 |
14/02/2018 |
3. |
Ms Nokuthula Selamolela |
15/03/2015 |
14/02/2018 |
4. |
Ms Mmakgolo Meta Maponya |
15/03/2015 |
14/02/2018 |
5. |
Ms Mpho Mosweu |
14/10/2014 |
13/10/2017 |
6. |
Mr Sydney Tshediso Mabalayo |
14/10/2014 |
13/10/2017 |
SITA |
Board Member |
(aa) Appointment date |
(bb) End of term |
1. |
Mr Zukile David Nomvete |
12/12/2016 |
11/12/2019 |
2. |
Ms Seadimo Chaba |
12/12/2016 |
11/12/2019 |
3. |
Ms Nokuzola Ehrens |
12/12/2016 |
11/12/2019 |
4. |
Ms Nelisiwe Ngubane |
12/12/2016 |
11/12/2019 |
5. |
Mr. Job Stadi Mngomezulu |
12/12/2016 |
11/12/2019 |
6. |
Mr Graeme Victor |
12/12/2016 |
11/12/2019 |
7. |
Mr Talib Sadik |
12/12/2016 |
11/12/2019 |
8. |
Advocate Ndumiso Mahlangu |
12/12/2016 |
11/12/2019 |
9. |
Dr Vuyokazi Mahlati |
12/12/2016 |
11/12/2019 |
10. |
Ms Phuthi Matlala |
12/12/2016 |
11/12/2019 |
11. |
Mr Nkhengweleni Mudau |
12/12/2016 |
11/12/2019 |
SENTECH |
Board member |
(aa) Appointment date |
(bb) End of term |
1. |
Mr Magatho Anthony Mello |
01/03/2015 |
28/02/2018 |
2. |
Mr Lumko Caesario Mtimde |
01/03/2015 |
28/02/2018 |
3. |
Ms Ntombizodwa Petunia Mbele |
12/12/2016 |
11/12/2019 |
4. |
Ms Lungile Myrtle Ndlovu |
12/12/2016 |
11/12/2019 |
5. |
Ms Reitumetsi Jacqueline Huntley |
12/12/2016 |
11/12/2019 |
USAASA |
Board member |
(aa) Appointment date |
(bb) End of term |
1. |
Mr Mawethu Cawe |
01/09/2015 |
31/08/2018 |
2. |
Mr Nqabekhaya Nqandela |
01/09/2015 |
31/08/2018 |
3. |
Adv. Lungelwa Shandu |
01/09/2015 |
31/08/2018 |
4. |
Ms Tshegofatso Maloka |
01/09/2015 |
31/08/2018 |
5. |
Ms Jabusile Nkosi |
12/12/2016 |
11/12/2019 |
6. |
Mr Xola G Stock |
12/12/2016 |
11/12/2019 |
7. |
Mr Linda Nene |
12/12/2016 |
11/12/2019 |
NEMISA |
Board member |
(aa) Appointment date |
(bb) End of term |
1. |
Prof. Walter Theophilus Claasen |
01/10/2016 |
30/09/2019 |
2. |
Mr Thami Ka Plaatjie |
01/04/2015 |
31/3/2018 |
3. |
Mr. Lucas Moraka Mello |
01/10/2016 |
30/09/2019 |
4. |
Prof. Manoj Maharaj |
01/10/2016 |
30/09/2019 |
5. |
Ms Sarienne Rana Kersh |
01/10/2016 |
30/09/2019 |
6. |
Ms Nelisiwe Gloria Mkhaliphi |
01/10/2016 |
30/09/2019 |
7. |
Mr Phuthi Nehemia Phukubje |
01/10/2016 |
30/09/2019 |
(ii)
Entity |
(aa) Number of Board members |
(bb) Gender |
Female |
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SAPO |
Seven (7) |
Three (3) |
BBI |
Six (6) |
Three (3) |
ZaDNA |
Nine (9) |
Five (5) |
SITA |
Eleven (11) |
Five (5) |
SENTECH |
Five (5) |
Three (3) |
USAASA |
Seven (7) |
Three (3) |
NEMISA |
Seven (7) |
Two (2) |
2. (a) Not applicable.
(b) Not applicable.
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Dr Siyabonga Cwele, MP
Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services
Date:
19 July 2017 - NW1775
Purdon, Mr RK to ask the Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services
Does (a) he, (b) his Deputy Minister or (c) any of the heads of entities or bodies reporting to him make use of security services paid for by the State for (i) him/herself, (ii) his/her immediate family members or (iii) any of their staff members; in each case (aa) what are the reasons for it, (bb) from which department or entity’s budget is the security services being paid, and (cc) what are the relevant details?
Reply:
I have been informed by the entities as follows:
(a) (i) The Minister does utilize for himself security services paid for by the state.
(ii) No
(iii) No
(aa) It is for security as provided for in the Ministerial Handbook.
(bb) The South African Police Services.
(cc) Static protectors at the private residence in Pretoria and VIP Driver/Protectors as provided in the Ministerial Handbook
(b) (i) The Deputy Minister does utilise the security services paid for by the state for herself.
(ii) No
(iii) No
(aa) In respect of the Deputy Minister the security services are provided for appropriate security as provided for in the Ministerial Handbook.
(bb) The budget is from SAPS.
(cc) Deputy Minister is provided two static protectors at the state residences she occupies in Pretoria and in Cape Town. She is also provided with two VIP security drivers when she is in Cape Town, Pretoria or any other province she visits from time to time.
(c) (iii) SITA is the only entity that has indicated that during the 2016/17 financial year they have provided security services to one of its employee.
(aa) The employee was required to testify in a disciplinary hearing and had received threats.
(bb) The payment was made from SITA’s physical security cost centre budget, within the existing contract with the physical security provider, Enforce.
(cc) A relief guard was utilized for half a day to protect the employee. No additional expenses had been incurred.
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Dr Siyabonga Cwele, MP
Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services
Date:
19 July 2017 - NW1649
Shinn, Ms MR to ask the Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services
What (a) is the budget for the Cybersecurity Hub for the (i) 2017-18, (ii) 2018-19 and (iii) 2019-20 financial years, (b) specific programmes will the budget be spent on in each case and (c) are the delivery deadlines for completion of these programmes?
Reply:
I have been advised by the Department as follows:
(a)(i) R 18 361 000
(ii) R 16 393 000
(iii) R 18 771 000
(b)(i) For the 2017-2018 financial years, the following programmes are planned:-
- Upgrade of the Cybersecurity Network and FIRST Membership,
- Awareness Portal,
- Business Intelligence / Data Analytics Pilot, and
- Cybersecurity Readiness Survey.
(ii) For the 2018-2019 financial year the following programmes are planned:
- Further Development of the Awareness Portal to include additional functionality,
- Phase II of the Business Intelligence project,
- Increase in services offered by the Hub, and
- Sector-CSIRT establishment to develop sector capacity.
(iii) For the 2019-2020 financial year the following programmes are planned:-
- Further Development of the Awareness Portal, and
- A fully integrated Business Intelligence ecosystem.
(c) All of the projects detailed in (a)(i) above will be completed in the 2017-2018 financial year. Timelines for the projects identified during 2018/2019 and 2019/2020 will be finalised in due course.
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Dr Siyabonga Cwele, MP
Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services
Date:
19 July 2017 - NW1648
Shinn, Ms MR to ask the Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services
Whether all the computer operating software and application licenses governing all end-user workstations and servers installed and maintained by the State Information Technology Agency include regular updates to address the system flaws to prevent malicious attacks; if not, why not; if so, (a) what operational protocols have been put in place to ensure these changes are implemented and (b) how are these updates audited?
Reply:
I have been informed by SITA as follows:
SITA has instituted a process to ensure that all system flaws identified are remediated (patch management) by implementing the latest operating system and application software updates on all workstations and servers installed and maintained by SITA to prevent any known security breaches.
(a) Updates are verified by conducting bi-weekly vulnerability assessment scans in consultation with the various service environments to update operating system and application software (code changes) where deemed necessary. Where updates are released by the suppliers of the software, it is also implemented after it has been tested.
(b) The environment is audited by the SITA Internal Audit by conducting vulnerability assessments and penetration testing. This is complimented by external penetration testing on an ad hoc basis. Furthermore, the Auditor-General also performs penetration testing and vulnerability scans on a selected sample of the infrastructure installed and maintained by SITA on an annual basis.
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Dr Siyabonga Cwele, MP
Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services
Date:
19 June 2017 - NW1439
Mackenzie, Mr C to ask the Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services
With reference to his reply to question 1545 on 11 May 2015, (a) what amount of money did his department allocate to (i) implement and (ii) manage the 112 emergency call centre programme listed under Programme 4 of her department’s 2017 Budget Vote and (b) what is her department’s plan of action for the emergency call centre programme?
Reply:
With reference to Question 1545, I have been advised by the Department as follows:
(a) (i) No budget was allocated to implement the 112 emergency centre in 2017/18 financial year.
(ii) No budget was allocated to manage the 112 emergency centre in 2017/18 financial year.
(b) The 112 emergency call centre programme is not part of the Department’s current financial year deliverables.
The Budget Programme structure of the Department, which informs its programmes and sub-programmes was determined by National Treasury in 2009, following the last time the Department was restructured. Since then, there has been major changes including the change to the Department of Telecommunications and Postal Services (DTPS) however there has never been a change to the Programme Budget Structure hence all our Estimates of National Expenditure (ENE) documents and allocation still reflect this outdated Programme Structure. Similar examples are the Digital Terrestrial Television which is still reflected as a sub-programme under Programme 5 and Programme 4 still has SMME Enterprise development.
Following the current restructuring process in line with the new DTPS mandate, the Department will approach National Treasury to revise its Programme Structure accordingly so that going forward the ENE and allocations are done in line with a Budget Programme structure that is reflective of the organisational structure.
15 June 2017 - NW1507
Mokgalapa, Mr S to ask the Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services
Whether (a) his department and (b) each entity reporting to him procured any services from and/or made any payments to (i) a certain company (name furnished) or (ii) any other public relations firms; if not, in each case, why not; if so, in each case, what (aa) services were procured, (bb) was the total cost, (cc) is the detailed breakdown of such costs, (dd) was the total amount paid, (ee) was the purpose of the payments and (ff) is the detailed breakdown of such payments?
Reply:
I have been advised by the department and entities as follows:
(a) No
(b) No
15 June 2017 - NW1440
Mackenzie, Mr C to ask the Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services
Whether his department has audited the use of funds given to certain municipalities from his department’s 2015-16 budget to implement free wifi hotspots; if not, why not; if so, what (a) reports have been submitted by each municipality indicating effective implementation and service delivered from this allocation and (b) are the further relevant details in this regard?
Reply:
I have been advised by the department as follows:
(a) During the implementation of WiFi networks by the Metros, Project offices from Metros provided the Department with weekly and Monthly progress reports. Subsequently the Department conducted physical site audits and verification on a sample of connected Wi-Fi sites as part of network performance monitoring. Around 150 live sites were audited in Tshwane, Ekurhuleni, Nelson Mandela Bay and Cape Town.
(b) City of Johannesburg and Mangaung have connected some sites but have not completed their WiFi roll out programs. The Department is constantly engaging with these Metros to ensure that all sites are connected as per the agreed plans. The process to appoint WiFi service providers for both Metros is underway.