Questions and Replies
06 July 2021 - NW1481
Mphithi, Mr L to ask the Acting Minister in The Presidency
(1)Whether her Office has concluded any work exchange and/or employment agreements with any entity of the Republic of Cuba from the 2010-11 financial year up to the 2020-21 financial year; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what (a) total number of Cuban nationals (i) have been employed in each of the specified financial years and/or (ii) are due to be employed in the 2021-23 Medium-Term Expenditure Framework period, (b) are the details of the work that each of the specified Cuban nationals was and/or will be employed to perform, (c) are the details of the specific skills sets that each of the specified Cuban nationals possessed and/or will possess that South African nationals did or will not possess and (d) are the details of the total cost of employing each of the specified Cuban nationals in each case; (2) whether her Office took any steps to ensure that the specific skills set of the specified Cuban nationals were and/or will not be available in the Republic amongst South African citizens; if not, in each case, why not; if so, what are the relevant details of the (a) steps taken and (b) outcomes of the steps taken in this regard?
Reply:
- Department of Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation has not concluded any work exchange and/or employment agreements with any entity of the Republic of Cuba and/or Cuban National from 2010 – 2011 financial year up to the 2020 – 2021 financial year.
- The Presidency has not concluded any work exchange and/or employment agreements with any entity of the Republic of Cuba and/or Cuban National from 2010 – 2011 financial year up to the 2020 – 2021 financial year.
Thank You.
25 June 2021 - NW1278
Gondwe, Dr M to ask the Minister in the Presidency
(1)Whether, with respect to the moratorium placed on filling vacancies pending the reconfiguration of Brand SA, SA Tourism and Invest South Africa, the moratorium was placed on all three entities or only on Brand SA; if the moratorium was placed only on Brand SA, what were the reasons; (2) whether there are plans in place to lift the moratorium in order to allow for the filling of critical posts at an executive level in the specified entities; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
1. I can only be able to respond on the Brand SA which is under my authority. The temporary moratorium was put in place, whilst the work assigned towards establishing an effective and streamlined entity out of the three mentioned entities. The mentioned entities will drive an international marketing programme of the country.
2. Whether there are plans in place to lift the moratorium in order to allow for the filling of critical posts at an executive level in the specified entities; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
- In December 2020 my predecessor lifted the moratorium on critical posts, to be filled on a contract basis whilst this work continues.
- I have also met with the Board of the Brand SA to discuss their Annual Performance Plan (APP) for 2021/22. These discussions are continuing with the Director General of the GCIS to guide me on the posts that might need to be filled urgently whilst the work of rationalizing these entities continue.
Thank You.
25 June 2021 - NW1075
Gondwe, Dr M to ask the Acting Minister in The Presidency
With reference to the performance agreements concluded with Directors-General (DGs) and/or Heads of Department (HoDs), what (a) measures will be put in place to ensure that DGs and/or HoDs submit their performance agreements within the stipulated time frame, (b) action will be taken against DGs and/or HoDs who fail to submit their performance agreements within the stipulated time frame and (c) action, consequence management or otherwise, will be taken against DGs and/or HoDs who perform poorly in terms of their performance agreements?
Reply:
a) The Director – Generals and /or Heads of Departments are most Senior officials in Government and are expected to be exemplary by submitting on time. However, Department of Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation sends reminders of the submission deadlines. In addition, the conclusion of Performance Agreements of Director-Generals and Heads of Departments are part of Performance Agreements of Ministers.
b) Section 7.2 of the Directive on Performance Management for Heads of Department state that the DG/HoD will forfeit their performance incentives (bonus and pay progression) if they do not comply with the submission date of their performance agreements. As stated above Ministers will also be assessed on this.
c) The Senior Management Service policy for the management of poor performance is also applicable to the HoDs. Annexure I to the PMDS for HoDs outlines the process to be followed in cases of poor performance. The process entails that if it is the first occurance then the reasons for non-performance will be explored and a performance improvement plan should be developed and implemented. If the non-performance is not the first time then the process of warnings and disciplinary hearings must be instituted which could result in sanctions, extension of notice period, demotion, transfer or dismissal.
Thank You.
25 June 2021 - NW940
Gondwe, Dr M to ask the Minister in the Presidency
(1)Whether, in view of the performance agreements that the President, Mr M C Ramaphosa, signed and concluded with the various Ministers, a framework has been developed to manage the performance of the Ministers; if not, why not; if so, was the framework approved by Cabinet; (2) how often will the President review and assess the performance of the various Ministers; (3) whether her Office will upload the performance reviews and assessments on its website, in an effort to promote accountability and transparency on the part of the Executive; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details; (4) (a) how will the Deputy Ministers be reviewed and assessed and (b) will the President conclude performance agreements with the Deputy Ministers as well?
Reply:
(1) Yes, a framework was developed.
(2) The President will perform reviews annually considering performance score cards developed by DPME. DPME will also submit Mid-Year reports concerning progress in the implementation of the Annual Performance Plans (APP’s) of Departments. This will serve as early warning systems to identify areas that are lagging behind against the targets set in the APP.
(3) The Mid-Year performance reviews on the APP’s are published on the website after approval by Cabinet.
(4)(a) The performance agreements signed by the Ministers have included the delegated functions to Deputy Ministers.
Thank You.
25 June 2021 - NW885
Malatsi, Mr MS to ask the Acting Minister in The Presidency
(a) What is the breakdown of paid-for interviews on community radio stations by her Office and/or the Government Communication and Information System, for the period commencing 1 January 2020 to 1 March 2021 in the Western Cape, (b) which community radio stations were paid by government for interviews, (c) on what date was each interview done, (d) what was the total Rand value for each interview at each of the radio stations and (e) which individual(s) appeared on each of the interviews?
Reply:
Number of paid for Radio interviews |
Date of the Radio programme |
Name of the Community Radio |
Name of the Messenger and Theme |
Cost |
|
4 Interviews 16 Live reads |
29 September 2020 30 September 2020 1 October 2020 6 October 2020 14-30 September 2020 |
WRFM –Witzenberg Radio |
Mr P Titus Mr Maynier -Tourism Month Mr P Titus – Domestic Violence Mr P Titus – Gender Base Violence |
R 15000.00 |
|
3 Interviews 16 live reads |
29 September 2020 30 September 2020 30 September 2020 |
Heartbeat FM |
Heritage Day – Jethro Grootboom RCC Mr D Saur Mr J Grootboom |
R 15000.00 |
|
3 Interviews 16 Live reads |
14 September 2020 18 September 2020 27 September 2020 |
Eden FM |
Office of the Consumer Protector - Public Service Month Tourism Month - Mr J Grootboom Thusong Manager form Waboomskraal Thusong Centre |
R 15000.00 |
|
4 Live reads 20 Live reads |
22 September 2020 30 September 2020 12 October 2020 15 October 2020 |
Radio Helderberg Radio Helderberg |
Mr L Labantu Legal Officer Commission for Gender Equality Mr Z Badroodien Mr L Macakati MrsS Britz |
R 15000.00 |
|
5 Interviews 24 Live reads |
2 October 2020 4 October 2020 6 October 2020 7 October 2020 9/10/2020 |
Whale Coast FM |
Dr N Louw Mayor of the Overberg Sgt Jooste L Van Staden Badisa Brig D Heilbron Dr R van Renburg Surgeon Dr M Grobbelaar |
R 24000.00 |
|
5 Interviews 24 Live Reads |
2 October 2020 9 October 2020 16 October 2020 23 October 2020 30 October 2020 |
Radio Namakwaland |
Social Development Matzikama Municipality Disaster Management Disaster Management and Office of the Mayor - COVID-19 Cederberg Municipality – COVID-19 |
R 24000.00 |
|
4 Live reads 24 Live reads |
11 & 20 September 2020 12& 17 October 2020 |
Heartbeat FM |
Mr J Grootboom - COVID-19 Mr Pat SAPS - GBV |
R 24000.00 |
|
5 Interviews 24 Live reads |
30 September 2020 7 October 2020 14 October 2020 21 October 2020 28 October 2020 |
RWC - Radio West Coast |
Disaster Management – COVID-19 Social Development–GBV Saldanha Bay Municipality – COVID-19 Disaster Management – COVID-19 Berg Rivier Municipality – COVID-19 |
R 24000.00 |
|
24 Live reads 3 Interviews |
18 September 2020 22 September 2020 29 September 2020 |
Radio Gamkaland |
S Phiffers – COVID-19 Srg Louw SAPS – GBV H Jacobs – COVID-19 |
R 24000.00 |
|
3 Interviews 24 live reads |
14 September 2020 9 September 2020 22 September 2020 |
Eden FM |
L Mcakathi CGE – GBV J Grootboom– Covid 19 Social Auxiliary Worker – GBV |
R 24000.00 |
|
2 Interviews 8 Live reads |
12 February 2021 25 February 2021 |
Whale Coast FM |
E Maloy - Post Sona E Maloy and Dep Mayor Overstrand – Post Sona |
R 9426.00 |
|
2 Interviews 8 Live reads |
23 February 2021 25 February 2021 |
Radio Helderberg |
M Mnqosela – Post Sona K Sayed Cllr Mfecane – Post Sona |
R 7000.00 |
|
2 Interviews 8 Live reads |
24 February 2021 25 February 2021 |
Heartbeat FM |
T Wolmarans J Grootboom – Post Sona |
R 7500.00 |
|
2 Interviews 8 Live Reads |
17 February 2021 18 February 2021 |
Radio KC |
P Titus -Post Sona P Titus – Post Sona |
R 10494.00 |
|
2 Interviews 8 Live reads |
24 February 2021 25 February 2021 |
Radio Overberg |
E Maloy & P Titus –Post Sona |
R 8720.00 |
|
2 Interviews 8 Live reads |
22 February 2021 24 February 2021 |
WRFM – Witzenberg FM |
P Titus –Post Sona P Titus – Post Sona |
R 8400.00 |
|
2 Interviews 8 Live reads |
23 February 2021 27 February 2021 |
Radio 786 |
Nkodlo –Post Sona C Dagmore – Post Sona |
R 9600.00 |
|
2 Interviews 8 Reads |
18 February 2021 12 February 2021 |
Eden FM |
L van Rhenen – Post Sona Dr N Benjamin -Sona |
R 8800.00 |
|
2 Interviews 8 Live reads |
22 February 2021 24 February 2021 |
Radio Namakwaland |
E Mckay - Post Sona E Mckay - Post Sona |
R 5040.00 |
|
2 Interviews 8 Live reads |
24 February 2021 |
Paarl FM |
P Titus – Post Sona |
R 8720.00 |
|
TOTAL |
59 radio interviews implemented with 292 Live reads where implemented |
R 287 700.00 |
Thank You.
25 June 2021 - NW590
Majozi, Ms Z to ask the Minister in the Presidency
Whether she has been informed of a high-level operation in which powerful politicians are using state organs in an attempt to harm Independent Media and its major shareholder, Sekunjalo Investment Holdings, thereby posing a threat to media freedom (details furnished); if not, why not; if so, what is her department’s position on the matter? NW646E.
Reply:
The GCIS is not aware of any operation to harm the Independent Media Group and its major shareholder Sekunjalo Investment Holdings. The department is obliged in terms of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa to treat all media fairly.
Thank You.
25 June 2021 - NW679
Basson, Mr LJ to ask the Minister in the Presidency
Whether (a) her Office and/or (b) any entity reporting to her makes use of private security firms; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, in each case, what is the (i) name of each firm, (ii) purpose, (iii) value and (iv) duration of each specified contract?
Reply:
- None of the two Entities (Brand SA and MDDA) use private security.
Thank you.
21 June 2021 - NW714
Malatsi, Mr MS to ask the Minister in the Presidency
(1) What are the details of the number of paid-for interviews the Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) aired on community radio stations in each province since 1 January 2020; (2) what was the (a) date of the interview, (b) name of the community radio station the interview was aired, (c) name of the person(s) who appeared on the interview and (d) cost of airing the interview in each case; (3) whether the GCIS (a) paid for and/or (b) promoted interviews conducted with any person who is not an employee of any national, provincial or local government department or entity in the specified period; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the full relevant details in each case?
Reply:
1. Community Radio remains one of the most effective mediums made use of by the GCIS Provincial and District offices for conveying messages and information, especially in very remote and deep rural areas. These platforms are enjoying a good listenership from their respective communities.
GCIS implemented 296 paid for radio interviews or talk shows during the period under review to unpack government communication and programmes and to create an awareness around government programmes. The total expenditure for the interviews is R1 627 515.77. The table below provides a broad spread of the interview per province.
# |
PROVINCE |
RADIO INTERVIEWS |
TOTAL COST |
Free State |
12 paid for Radio interview implemented |
R60 000.00 |
|
Eastern Cape |
24 paid for Radio interviews |
R168 115.00 |
|
Northern Cape |
07 paid for Radio interviews |
R44 795.60 |
|
Gauteng |
15 paid for Radio interviews |
R119 215.75 |
|
North West |
24 paid for Radio interviews implemented |
R258 288.00 |
|
Mpumalanga |
40 Radio programmes implemented. 30 were paid for radio interviews and 10 were done as valued add. |
R110 300,00 |
|
Western Cape |
59 paid for Radio interviews implemented. |
R287 700.00 |
|
Limpopo |
11 Radio programmes implemented through engagements with Community Radio Stations bearing no cost. |
R0.00 |
|
KwaZulu-Natal |
104 paid for Radio interviews implemented |
R579 101.42 |
|
TOTAL |
296 paid for radio interviews |
R1 627 515.77 |
2. The GCIS uses councillors/ community-based leaders, mayors, traditional leaders, community-based leaders and government spokes persons or subject matters specialists at local or district level.
Thank You.
16 April 2021 - NW545
Malatsi, Mr MS to ask the Minister in the Presidency
What (a) are the names of the companies contracted to provide (i) masks, (ii) sanitisers and (iii) disinfecting and/or fogging services at the (aa) Union Buildings, (bb) Office of the Department of Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, (cc) Brand South Africa offices both local and abroad and (dd) Statistics South Africa in the period 1 March 2020 to 15 February 2021 and (b) is the value in rand of each contract?
Reply:
(aa) Union Buildings
The Presidency did not enter into a contract with any supplier for the above-mentioned items, however this items were sourced through once off procurement which was a combination of over the counter procurement and request for quotation through Central Supplier Database (CSD).
(bb) Department of Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation
See attached separate reply by DPME
(cc) Brand SA
a) Brand South Africa procured the following items for PPE to provide (i) masks, (ii) sanitisers and (iii) disinfecting and/or fogging services at the Brand South Africa Offices.
i) Masks
Period |
Company Registration No |
Service Provider |
Commodity |
Value in Rand |
30-04-2020 |
2014/016785/07 |
Supra Latex (Pty) Ltd T/A Suprahealthcare |
Mask - Surgical |
R 216,315.00 |
09-07-2020 |
2012/210570/07 |
Kamageba Holdings |
Face Shield |
R 155.25 |
30-04-2020 |
2020/140895/07 |
Chima Lumumba (PTY) Ltd |
PLASTIC FACIAL MASK |
R 60.00 |
ii) Sanitisers
Period |
Company Registration No |
Service Provider |
Commodity |
Value in Rand |
30-04-2020 |
2014/016785/07 |
Supra Latex (Pty) Ltd T/A Suprahealthcare |
Hands Sanitizers (1l) |
R 23,303.60 |
09-07-2020 |
2012/210570/07 |
Kamageba Holdings |
Hand Sanitizer dispenser with sensor, wall mounted |
R 5,520.00 |
09-07-2020 |
2012/210570/07 |
Kamageba Holdings |
Sanitizer Gel Refill: 5L |
R 1,610.00 |
30-04-2020 |
2020/140895/07 |
Chima Lumumba (PTY) Ltd |
Wall Stand For The 500ml Sanitiser |
R 4,153.00 |
iii) Disinfecting and/or fogging services
Period |
Company Registration No |
Service Provider |
Commodity |
Value in Rand |
30-04-2020 |
2014/016785/07 |
Supra Latex (Pty) Ltd T/A Suprahealthcare |
DISINFECTANT Sanitersers( 5L) |
R 31,567.50 |
11-05-2020 |
2016/380292/07 |
The Dental Warehouse |
5L Disinfectants |
R 26,766.25 |
20-05-2020 |
2000/011511/07-2018/ |
(Organic Health CC)COVID-19 awareness collaboration with SA Taxi |
25L Organic Fresh |
R 261,463.65 |
(dd) Stats SA
See attached spreadsheet that reflects all COVID-19 Related Procurement for Stats SA for the above period as requested.
16 April 2021 - NW546
Malatsi, Mr MS to ask the Minister in the Presidency
What number of staff members in (a) The Presidency, (b) the Office of the Department of Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, (c) Brand South Africa Offices, both local and abroad, and (d) Statistics South Africa lost their lives due to (i) COVID-19 and (ii) COVID-19 related complications in the period 1 March 2020 to 15 February 2021?
Reply:
a) Presidency
(i)The Presidency lost (01) female employee with a comorbidity (Disability) due to Covid 19
(ii) The Presidency lost (01) female employee due to Covid – 19 related complications in the period 01 March 2020 to 15 February 2021.
b) Department of Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation
DPME lost (02) staff members excluding the late Minister in the Presidency who lost his life due to Covid – 19 related complications.
c) Brand SA
No staff members, both local and abroad, lost their lives at Brand South Africa due to (i) COVID-19 and (ii) COVID-19 related complications in the period 1 March 2020 to 15 February 2021.
d) Stats SA
Statistics SA unfortunately had a total of five (5) colleagues countrywide plus one (1) employee from the service provider managing the Head Office Building who succumbed to COVID-19 for the period 1 March 2020 until 28 February 2021.
The following offices were affected:
- Head Office (Pretoria) – 3 (2 Stats SA employees plus the service provider employee mentioned above)
- Bhisho District Office – 1
- Zululand District Office – 1
- De Aar District Office – 1
Stats SA does not have any employees stationed abroad.
Thank You.
16 April 2021 - NW547
Malatsi, Mr MS to ask the Minister in the Presidency
What amount, in Rands has (a) The Presidency, (b) the Department of Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, (c) Brand South Africa Offices, both local and abroad, and (d) Statistics South Africa spent on (i) flowers (ii) cards and (iii) gifts to families of deceased staff members in each of the above offices in the period 1 March 2020 to 15 February 2021?
Reply:
a) Presidency
(i)The Presidency has spent R10 539, 95 on flowers between the periods, 1 March 2020 to 15 February 2021.
(ii)The Presidency has spent R130.00, on sympathy cards between the periods, 1 March 2020 to 15 February 2021.
(iii)The Presidency has made the donation of R20 000.00 to two families of deceased staff members between the period, 1 March to 15 February 2021.
b) Department of Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation
With regard to (b) – The Department of Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation spent the following amounts during the period from 1 March 2020 to 15 February 2021 on:
(i) R 4 816.90 on flowers to families of the deceased staff members
(ii) R 0.00 no cards were purchased and
(iii) R 0.00 no gifts were purchased for the families of the deceased staff members.
c) Brand SA
Brand South Africa has not incurred expenditure, both local and abroad, in the period of 1 March 2020 to 15 February 2021 in respect of (i) flowers, (ii) cards and (iii) gifts to families of the deceased staff members.
Thank You.
16 April 2021 - NW971
Malatsi, Mr MS to ask the Minister in the Presidency
With reference to (a) each of the past seven financial years and (b) the 2021-22 financial year, what (i) are the names of the brand agencies contracted to Brand South Africa, (ii) was the total value of each contract in respect of each project and (iii) was the (aa) name and (bb) duration of each project?
Reply:
- The spreadsheet is herewith attached detailing the requested information.
Thank you.
12 April 2021 - NW209
McGluwa, Mr JJ to ask the Minister in the Presidency
Whether, with reference to the expansion of the State’s capacity to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic, which gave cause for the Level 5 lockdown under the regulations, will her Office furnish Mr J J McGluwa with the full details of all state funded initiatives for the expansion of the response capacity to the COVID-19 pandemic in each province and the costs thereof since 25 March 2020; if not, why not; if so, (a) who has a final say in respect of the contents of the COVID-19 regulations, (b) what methodology is employed to decide on the contents of the regulations, (c) what is the nature of the evidence that is considered to formulate the regulations, (d) how is the credibility and scientific or other expert evidence determined and (e) what quality control measures have been put in place; (2) what measures are in place to ensure (a) transparency in execution of the functions mentioned above and (b) that citizens are able to exercise their rights as provided for terms of section 34 of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996?
Reply:
1. Yes, the Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA) allocated funding from existing grants within the department in support of service delivery programmes as well as to augment the resources made available by affected organs of state from their own resources on the efforts to combat the spread of covid-19 pandemic. The details of the disaster management funded initiatives for the augmentation of the response capacity to the COVID-19 pandemic in each province and the costs thereof since 25 March 2021 are as follows:
An amount of R466 392 000 (R466.4 million) from the Provincial Disaster Relief Grant was transferred in March 2020 to the Departments of Health in all provinces primarily for the procurement of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Ventilators.
Table 1: funding allocation to Provincial Departments of Health for Covid-19 response measures: Provincial Disaster Relief Grant- 2019/2020 FY
No. |
Province |
Amounts allocated to Provincial Departments of Health |
Eastern Cape |
R 44 551 000 |
|
Free State |
R 12 429 000 |
|
Gauteng |
R115 996 000 |
|
KwaZulu-Natal |
R138 918 000 |
|
Limpopo |
R 42 449 000 |
|
Mpumalanga |
R 33 993 000 |
|
Northern Cape |
R 6 224 000 |
|
North West |
R 18 540 000 |
|
Western Cape |
R 53 292 000 |
|
Total |
R466 392 000 |
An amount of R150 970 000 (R151 million) from the Municipal Disaster Relief Grant was transferred in May 2020 to 246 municipalities in all provinces primarily for Covid-19 response measures. The priority areas for allocated funding were (i) Sanitation, (ii) Waste Management, (iii) Decontamination of specific selected public spaces, (iv) Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and (v) Hygiene packs.
Table 2: funding allocation to 246 municipalities in all provinces for Covid-19 response measures: Municipal Disaster Relief Grant- 2020/2021 FY
No. |
Province |
No. of municipalities funded |
Amounts allocated to local municipalities within respective provinces |
Eastern Cape |
37 |
R42 787 000 |
|
Free State |
22 |
R 8 610 000 |
|
Gauteng |
8 |
R 5 276 000 |
|
KwaZulu-Natal |
53 |
R47 499 000 |
|
Mpumalanga |
17 |
R 9 596 000 |
|
Limpopo |
27 |
R14 579 000 |
|
Northern Cape |
31 |
R 3 137 000 |
|
North West |
22 |
R11 559 000 |
|
Western Cape |
29 |
R 7 927 000 |
|
Total |
246 |
R150 970 000 |
In May 2020, The National Treasury has given the Department of Cooperative Governance approval for municipalities to reprioritise their 2019/20 Municipal Infrastructure Grant (MIG) allocations, for urgent repairs to water and sanitation infrastructure, to improve their functionality in reliable delivery of basic services. A total of 335 projects were reprioritised to the value of R1.6 billion, with 187 projects under construction and 51 completed to date (See attached document for provincial details).
The reprioritisation by municipalities in 2020/21 financial year has been very low, with only 109 projects registered for implementation. The approval granted by the National Treasury in July 2020 indicated that of municipal MIG allocations can be reprioritised for urgent repairs to water and sanitation infrastructure to improve functionality of infrastructure, and a further 10% for sanitisation of public transport facilities, which includes repairs to municipal owned quarantine sites. The total value of these projects, as per municipal
applications, is R474, 595,236. A total of 50 projects are currently under implementation and 9 are completed to date (See table below for provincial details).
In terms of sub-question:
a) Cabinet.
b) The National Corona-Virus Command Council (NCCC) receives reports from the NATJOINTS and the Ministerial Advisory Committee (MACs). It considers the reports and deliberates on the required regulations and formulates a recommendation to Cabinet.
c) The following factors, amongst others, play a key role in the determination of the regulations:
(i) the extent of the rate of infection (e.g. number of active cases per 100 000 population, rate of increase / decrease of active cases etc).
(ii) the readiness of the health system to cope with the number of infections (e.g. availability of hospital beds, number of health care workers infected etc.);
(iii) the advice and analysis of the Minster of Health’s Ministerial Advisory Committee (MAC), made up of a wide range of science and health experts and the NATJOINTS, made up of the Directors-General of the respective national sector departments.
d) The scientific evidence is quality assured by the MAC against peer reviewed publications of research conducted, where such publication is available.
e) The decisions of Cabinet on the content of the regulations are drafted in the correct layout by legislative drafters, which are legally vetted by the Office of the Chief State Law Adviser, before it is signed by the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs for publication in the Gazette to give it the force of law.
(2)(a) All approved regulations are published in the Government Gazette. Before the publication in the Gazette, where major changes to regulations are to come into effect, often the President addresses the nation on those changes. After the publication in the Gazette, the Minister of COGTA leads media briefings involving other relevant ministers on the contents of Regulations.
(b) Section 34 of the Constitution guarantees the right of access to courts. The courts have remained operational during the declaration of the national state of disaster. To manage the spread of the virus, directions were issued by the
Minister of Justice and Correctional services and directives were issues by Heads of Courts.
Thank you.
12 April 2021 - NW225
Malatsi, Mr MS to ask the Minister in the Presidency
What are the reasons that The Presidency has not fired a certain person (name and details furnished) for failure to submit financial disclosures and embarrassing The Presidency through the person’s involvement in the contract (details furnished), given the President’s stated mission to fight corruption?
Reply:
In the course of the investigation into the affairs of the Gauteng Department of Health concerning irregularities in the appointment of a service provider to supply Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) informed The Presidency that a senior Presidency official may have committed misconduct in violation of the Public Service Act, 1994.
The SIU consequently recommended the instituting of disciplinary proceedings against the official. In terms of possible misconduct identified by the SIU, the official has been placed on precautionary suspension in accordance with paragraph 2.7 (2), Chapter 7 of the SMS Handbook, pending an internal investigation into the official’s alleged misconduct. The outcome of the internal investigation will determine the cause of action to be taken by The Presidency in compliance with the law.
Thank You.
12 April 2021 - NW970
Malatsi, Mr MS to ask the Minister in the Presidency
What total amount was spent on public service announcements at (a) eNCA, (b) SABC 2, (c) SABC 3 and (d)(i) print and (ii) digital media platforms for COVID-19 awareness campaigns in the period 1 March 2020 and 1 March 2021?
Reply:
The GCIS did not spend any funds for the flighting of PSA’s. The Public Service Announcements were flighted by all major media houses free of charge both on TV and on Radio.
a) ENCA flighted 11 spots and the total value of the PSA’s was R125 250.00
b) SABC 1, 2 & 3 flighted a total of 14 spots and the value of the PSA’s was R300 750.00. The cost breakdown per station is not available.
c) Same as above.
d) (i) No PSA’s were placed
(ii) Digital media platforms
The GCIS received ad grants from Facebook, Twitter as well as Google for use in COVID-19 awareness campaigns. This was a global campaign from the platform owners to assist Governments across the world in sharing COVID-19 information
Facebook: 4 ad grants totalling US$ 88 031 or roughly R1,3 million to use on GovernmentZA page. Spent to date: R680 000
Twitter: received ad grants from Twitter totalling R381 000 - Spent to date: R381 000
Google: Initial grant for the search campaign totalled US$5,5 million that was set to expire on 31 December 2020. This was extended until 31 December 2021. An addition grant of US$2,5 million was received in March 2021. Total grant: US$7,5 million or roughly R115 million. Spent to date: R77 000 000
Thank you.
12 April 2021 - NW224
Malatsi, Mr MS to ask the Minister in the Presidency
(1)What total number of (a) staff members and (b) political appointees in (i) senior management and (ii) middle management in (aa) The Presidency and (bb) his Office have submitted their financial disclosures by 21 January 2021; (2) what (a) total number of employees including their (i) names and (ii) positions failed to submit their disclosures and (b) actions has been taken in respect of each individual who failed to submit financial disclosures by 21 January 2021?
Reply:
The 2019/20 Financial Disclosure Period:
1. By 31 August 2020, The Presidency had a [1]100 % compliance level in terms of all staff members submitting their financial disclosures.
The Breakdown is per financial disclosure category:
a) Members of the Senior Management Service - All 58 submitted their financial disclosures by 30 May 2020.
b) Members in the Middle Management category (MMS12) – all [2]27 submitted their financial disclosures by 31 July 2020.
c) Members in the Middle Management category (MMS11) – all 51 submitted their financial disclosures by [3]30 August 2020.
d) Members in the OSD12/Higher category – All 12 submitted their financial disclosures by 31 July 2020.
2. All designated employees submitted their financial disclosures. Please note that the report is on employees’ compliance to the timelines of the Financial Disclosure Framework and not the content/Financial information that was disclosed.
Thank you.
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The 100% compliance level pertains to all employees who were employed by The Presidency during the official disclosure period and not employees who joined The Presidency after the disclosure period. All employees who submitted their financial disclosures are employed in terms of the Public Service Act, thus, in all categories there is no definition of a ‘political appointee’. ↑
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A member who joined The Presidency in July 2020, submitted his disclosure in August 2020. So in total all 28 MMS12 members submitted their financial disclosures. ↑
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Please Note that the Financial Disclosure Framework indicates that a newly appointed designated employee should disclose his/her financial interest 30 days after assumption of duty. An employee became part of MMS11 in October 2020, meaning that currently The Presidency has 52 MMS11 members. The Ethics Office could not register the employee on the Financial Disclosure System in 2020 due to intermittent problems with the system and not due to failure by the employee to disclose his financial interest. ↑
12 April 2021 - NW223
Malatsi, Mr MS to ask the Minister in the Presidency
(1)What is the duration of the suspension of a certain person (name and details furnished); (2) whether the specified person has been transferred and/or seconded to another position in The Presidency; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, (a) what is the position which the person currently holds and (b) for how long will the person be in the specified position; (3) whether the person has retained all the previously allocated privileges and benefits such as salary, security detail, electronic equipment such as a cell phone and a laptop; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what (a) are the reasons for this and (b) total amount has the person been paid in salaries since the suspension?
Reply:
(1) Ms Khusela Sangoni has been placed on precautionary suspension with effect from 02 February 2021 pending an investigation. The investigation is mandated to be completed within 60 days from date of inception.
(2) As stated in 1 above, Ms Khusela Sangoni has been placed on precautionary suspension until the finalisation of the investigation. She has not been transferred or seconded to any other department.
(3) Ms Khusela Sangoni has retained all her allocated privileges since the precautionary suspension
a) Her suspension is in accordance with the provisions of paragraph 2.7(2) of Chapter 7 of the SMS Handbook, with full pay. The precautionary suspension does not constitute a punishment.
b) She receives her salary at the end of the month, where she will be paid her salary in full.
Thank you.
12 April 2021 - NW210
McGluwa, Mr JJ to ask the Minister in the Presidency
(1)With reference to the Government’s formulation of the risk adjusted strategy in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, (a) what measures are in place to ensure that the regulations meet the requirements of section 36 of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996, in particular the effect of the regulations that suspend and/or limit any of the fundamental rights in Chapter 2 of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996, and (b)(i) where and (ii) how can the resources upon which the contents of the regulations have been premised be accessed by members of the public; (2) whether minutes and/or any other resolutions passed that gave effect to the regulations are kept by the secretariat of the COVID-19 Command Council; if not, why not; if so, (a) how and (b) on what date will the minutes and/or resolutions be made public?
Reply:
1. (a) National Corona Virus Command Council (NCCC), amongst its responsibilities, ensures that the regulations required to address, prevent
and combat the spread of COVID-19 are reasonable and justifiable. In addition, the measures introduced were necessary to save lives.
(b) (i) The records of the NCCC meetings are kept by the Cabinet Secretariat;
(ii) The records, by virtue of it being a Cabinet structure, is secret and is not as accessible to members of the public.
2. The records of the NCCC meetings are kept by the Cabinet Secretariat
a) The records are kept electronically;
b) The records, by virtue of it being a Cabinet structure, is secret and is not as accessible to members of the public.
Thank you.
12 March 2021 - NW57
Mente-Nkuna, Ms NV to ask the Minister in The Presidency
What (a) are the relevant details of the communications expenditure on COVID19,
Reply:
The Government Communication and Information Systems (GCIS) implemented a multimedia communication campaign in respect of COVID-19 aimed at informing citizens and creating awareness about the Pandemic. Various Media Platforms were utilized in order to ensure that all segments of the population are reached. To date the ad spend summary is as per the below table:
GCIS COVID 19 AD SPEND SUMMARY (Media Buying) |
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PUBLICATION |
APPROVED ORDERS (COMMITTED AMOUNT) |
INVOICES RECEIVED |
COMMITMENTS BALANCE |
TV |
R22 818 029,00 |
R18 399 325,50 |
R4 418 703,50 |
Radio |
R16 893 447,51 |
R15 090 006,14 |
R1 803 441,37 |
Production/Creative Agencies |
R 6 000 000,00 |
R5 915 799,38 |
R84 200,62 |
Outdoor |
R13 303 730.21 |
R7 905 850,75 |
R4 400 879,46 |
TOTAL |
R59 015 206.72 |
R47 310 981,77 |
R10 707 224,95 |
(b) proportion of black-owned advertisement agencies and/or companies were used
- Molibiz - 100% Black owned and 75% black woman owned.
- Cut-2-Black – B-BBEE Status level 1 of contributor.
(c) proportion of the budget that went to black-owned media for
(i) radio
- Of the R16 893 447.51 spent on Radio, R2 746 592.37 which translates to 17.5% of the total radio budget was spent on black owned media owners/stations.
- Of the total budget R10 996 477,80 was spent on SABC and on 60 community stations translating to 65% of the total radio budget.
Please see the below table for reference.
RADIO AD SPEND |
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SUPPLIER |
ORDER AMOUNT |
% SHARE |
BEE STATUS |
Mediamark (Igagasi FM, Kaya FM, |
R1 268 185,38 |
7.5% |
All 3 stations are 100% black owned |
Motswako Media |
R457 988,00 |
3% |
100% black owned |
MSG Group Sales |
R620 572,61 |
4% |
100% black owned |
YFM |
R399 846,38 |
3% |
|
Total black owned media owners/stations |
R2 746 592.37 |
17.5% |
|
SABC Radio |
R10 036 477,80 |
63% |
Public Broadcaster |
Community Radio (60 stations) |
R960 000.00 |
5.6% |
|
Total SABC & Community |
R10 996 477,80 |
65% |
|
Other commercial radio Media owners / stations |
R3 150 577.34 |
17.5% |
|
Total Radio Adspend |
R 16 893 447.51 |
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(ii) television broadcasters
Of the R22 818 029.00 spent on television broadcasters, R9 580 374.00 was spent on black media owners as per the below table which translates to 41% of the total television budget. Furthermore, R12 499 355.00 of the R22 818 029.00 was spent on free to air and public broadcasters which translates to 54% of the television budget. The distribution of the budget is as follows:
SUPPLIER |
Total cost |
BLACK OWNED |
SABC TV |
R 12 499 355,00 |
Public Broadcaster |
ETV/ ENCA |
R 8 453 374.00 |
Free to Air / Black owned |
MVM Multimedia |
R 828 000,00 |
Black owned (Soweto TV) |
Zallywood |
R 299 000,00 |
Black owned (Tshwane & Gau TV ) |
(iii) outdoor
Of the total R13 303 730.21 which was spent on Outdoor Media for this campaign, R10 413 674.17 was spent on 22 Black Media owners for the procurement of Billboards, Wall Murals and in taxi television. This translates to 78% of the total budget and the table below depicts the distribution of the budget amongst the approved suppliers:
BLACK OWNED OUTDOOR MEDIA OWNERS |
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Global Touch |
R 997 000,00 |
Black owned |
Huffing Post |
R 733 643,65 |
Black female owned |
Esona Communications |
R 518 693,00 |
Black female owned |
Luvuno Media |
R 45 670,00 |
Black owned |
Owakhe Media |
R 422 050,00 |
Black owned |
Platinum Outdoor Media |
R 195 000,00 |
Black owned |
Kemvest |
R 217 494,90 |
Black owned |
Bahn Media |
R 128 620,00 |
Black owned |
Rivoni Advertising |
R 572 284,00 |
Black owned |
Kwame Media |
R 304 750,00 |
Black owned |
The Guyz Media |
R 282 900,00 |
Black owned |
BLK Mercury |
R 106 925,00 |
Black owned |
Outsmart Outdoor Media |
R 619 655,12 |
Black female owned |
Hluma Media |
R 213 854,00 |
Black owned |
Sumep Media |
R 1 132 119,00 |
Black owned |
Kena Media |
R 2 052 074,95 |
Black owned |
Placement Media |
R 314 709.00 |
Black owned |
Tswalanang |
R 308 200.00 |
Black owned |
Keys Communications |
R 525 992.17 |
Black owned |
Indaba Billboards |
R 140 061.00 |
Black owned |
Tema Media |
R 245 732.00 |
Black female owned |
Sondlo & Knopp |
R 336 246,89 |
Black owned |
Total AD Spent on Black Outdoor Billboard Owners R10 413 674.17 |
(d) Total amount was spent in production of video adverts for both television and social media?
A total amount of R3 562 544,46 was spent on the production of video adverts for TV and Social Media.
Thank You.
06 January 2021 - NW2313
Clarke, Ms M to ask the Minister in the Presidency
(1)What (a) total number of directors-general (DGs) in the national departments are currently acting in their positions, (b) is the name of each department in which each specified DG is currently employed; (2) whether the DGs who are in acting positions have the correct qualifications; if not, in each case (a) what are their names and (b) in what departments are they currently employed; if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
According to the Public Service Act 103 of 1994, as amended, any information relating to the norms and standards of the Public Service functions, organizational, and governance arrangements, conditions of service and employment practices as well as information Management is the responsibility of the Minister of Public Service and Administration.
Therefore, my colleague, Minister Senzo Mchunu is at the apex of government information on Human Resource employment practices in the Public Service as well as monitoring thereof. I would suggest that this Parliamentary question be re-directed to the relevant institution.
Thank you.
06 January 2021 - NW2314
Clarke, Ms M to ask the Minister in the Presidency
(1)Whether each national department employs an accounting officer; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details; (2) (a) what number of accounting officers are employed in an acting capacity and (b) does each specified officer have the necessary qualifications required for the position; if not, what is the position in this regard?
Reply:
According to the Public Service Act 103 of 1994, as amended, any information relating to the norms and standards of the Public Service functions, organizational, and governance arrangements, conditions of service and employment practices as well as information Management is the responsibility of the Minister of Public Service and Administration.
Therefore, my colleague, Minister Senzo Mchunu is at the apex of government information on Human Resource employment practices in the Public Service as well as monitoring thereof. I would suggest that this Parliamentary question be re-directed to the relevant institution.
Thank you.
24 November 2020 - NW2154
Clarke, Ms M to ask the Minister in the Presidency
What (a) role has his Office played in respect of its officials that have been found to have behaved unethically in terms of Covid-19 tenders and (b) disciplinary actions have been taken against such officials?
Reply:
a) Department of Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation and the Auditor – General did not identify any cases where officials behaved unethically in terms of Covid – 19 tenders.
b) None
Thank you.
24 November 2020 - NW2153
Clarke, Ms M to ask the Minister in the Presidency
What (a) are the details of the processes that his Office put in place to ensure that all tenders related to Covid-19 are monitored and (b) have been the findings in this regard?
Reply:
a) The Department of Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation (DPME) only procured PPE’s and related equipment for internal use by staff. By 31st of August 2020, 15 Contracts to a total value of R 202, 064.14 had been awarded. All procurement was monitored in terms of the DPME Supply Chain Management Procedures.
b) None.
Thank You.
25 August 2020 - NW1499
Mackenzie, Mr C to ask the Minister in The Presidency
Whether he has held any discussions regarding potential candidates to be considered for appointment to the Board of the Media Development and Diversity Agency; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, (a) with whom and (b) what are the relevant details of each discussion he has held?
Reply:
No, the Minister in the Presidency has not held any discussions regarding the potential candidates to be considered for appointment to the Board of the Media Development and Diversity Agency.
25 August 2020 - NW1684
Joseph, Mr D to ask the Minister in the Presidency
What are the names of the (a) Ministers and/or (b) Deputy Ministers who have been deployed to the district municipalities in each province according to the announcement made by the President, Mr M C Ramaphosa; 2. whether the deployment plans will be submitted to Parliament for oversight purposes according to section 42(3) of the Constitution of the Republic, 1996; if not, why not; if so, by what date will the plans be submitted; 3. what are the specific (a) mandates and (b) outcomes the deployed Ministers and/or Deputy Ministers must achieve in the district municipalities; 4. whether the (a) SA Local Government Association, (b) trade unions and (c) civil society will be consulted during the deployment process; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details; 5. how will section 154 of the Constitution of the Republic, 1996, be affected?
Reply:
All Ministers and Deputy Ministers, refer to the list below.
WESTERN CAPE PROVINCE |
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District |
Champion |
Title |
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1 |
Central Karoo |
Pam Tshwete |
Deputy Minister |
2 |
West Coast |
Barbara Creecy |
Minister |
3 |
Overberg |
Patricia De Lille |
Minister |
4 |
Garden Route |
Alvin Botes |
Deputy Minister |
5 |
Cape Town |
Naledi Pandor |
Minister |
Bheki Cele |
Minister |
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6 |
Cape Winelands |
Ebrahim Patel |
Minister |
KWAZULU-NATAL PROVINCE |
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District |
Champion |
Title |
|
7 |
Amajuba |
Thulas Nxesi |
Minister |
Hendrietta Bogopane-Zulu |
Deputy Minister |
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8 |
eThekwini |
Nocawe Mafu |
Deputy Minister |
|
|
John Jeffery |
Deputy Minister |
9 |
Harry Gwala |
Jackson Mthembu |
Minister |
10 |
iLembe |
David Masondo |
Deputy Minister |
11 |
King Cetshwayo |
Fikile Mbalula |
Minister |
12 |
Ugu |
Buti Manamela |
Deputy Minister |
13 |
uMgungundlovu |
Sindisiwe Chikunga |
Deputy Minister |
14 |
uMkhanyakude |
Lindiwe Sisulu |
Minister |
15 |
uMzinyathi |
Nathi Mthethwa |
Minister |
16 |
uThukela |
Joe Phaahla |
Deputy Minister |
17 |
Zululand |
Blade Nzimande |
Minister |
MPUMALANGA PROVINCE |
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District |
Champion |
Title |
|
18 |
Ehlanzeni |
Mcebisi Skwatsha |
Deputy Minister |
19 |
Gert Sibande |
Thabang Makwetla |
Deputy Minister |
20 |
Nkangala |
Maite Nkoana-Mashabane |
Minister |
EASTERN CAPE PROVINCE |
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District |
Champion |
Title |
|
21 |
Alfred Nzo |
Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams |
Minister |
22 |
Amathole |
Hlengiwe Mkhize |
Deputy Minister |
Inkosi Phathekile Holomisa |
Deputy Minister |
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23 |
Chris Hani |
Ronald Lamola |
Minister |
24 |
Joe Gqabi |
Parks Tau |
Deputy Minister |
25 |
OR Tambo |
Senzo Mchunu |
Minister |
26 |
Nelson Mandela Bay |
Aaron Motsoaledi |
Minister |
27 |
Sarah Baartman |
Zoleka Capa |
Deputy Minister |
28 |
Buffalo City |
Cassel Mathale |
Deputy Minister |
Pinky Moloi |
Deputy Minister |
FREE STATE PROVINCE |
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District |
Champion |
Title |
|
29 |
Fezile Dabi |
Pinky Kekana |
Deputy Minister |
30 |
Lejweleputswa |
Lindiwe Zulu |
Minister |
31 |
Mangaung |
David Mahlobo |
Deputy Minister |
Dikeledi Magadzi |
Deputy Minister |
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32 |
Thabo Mofutsanyana |
Sdumo Dlamini |
Deputy Minister |
33 |
Xhariep |
Phumulo Masualle |
Deputy Minister |
NORTHERN CAPE PROVINCE |
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District |
Champion |
Title |
|
34 |
Frances Baard |
Noxolo Kiviet |
Deputy Minister |
35 |
JT Gaetsewe |
Regina Mhaule |
Deputy Minister |
36 |
Namakwa |
Nomalungelo Gina |
Deputy Minister |
37 |
Pixley ka Seme |
Ayanda Dlodlo |
Minister |
38 |
ZF Mgcawu |
Fish Mahlalela |
Deputy Minister |
GAUTENG PROVINCE |
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District |
Champion |
Title |
|
39 |
Ekurhuleni |
Zizi Kodwa |
Deputy Minister |
40 |
Johannesburg |
Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula |
Minister |
41 |
Sedibeng |
Angie Motshekga |
Minister |
42 |
Tshwane |
Pravin Gordhan |
Minister |
43 |
West Rand |
Fikile Slovo Majola |
Deputy Minister |
LIMPOPO PROVINCE |
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District |
Champion |
Title |
|
44 |
Mopani |
Thoko Didiza |
Minister |
45 |
Capricorn |
Tito Mboweni |
Minister |
46 |
Sekhukhune |
Thembi Siweya |
Deputy Minister |
47 |
Vhembe |
Candith Mashego-Dlamini |
Deputy Minister |
48 |
Waterberg |
Khumbudzo Ntshavheni |
Minister |
NORTH WEST PROVINCE |
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District |
Champion |
Title |
|
49 |
Bojanala |
Gwede Mantashe |
Minister |
50 |
Kenneth Kaunda |
Nkhensani Kubayi-Ngubane |
Minister |
51 |
Modiri Molema |
Obed Bapela |
Deputy Minister |
52 |
Ruth Mompati |
Maggie Sotyu |
Deputy Minister |
Njabulo Nzuza |
Deputy Minister |
2. The Champions will be working with the Districts, Provinces and the Local Government to implement Plans that are developed through the ordinary Planning Processes of Government.
3. The Champions will be working on strengthening responses to COVID – 19 and the Gender Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF).
In summary the roles and responsibilities of the Political Champions who include Ministers and Deputy Ministers are:
- To provide strategic guidance for the development and implementation of the One Plan
- To contribute towards the institutional stabilisation of the allocated district and the reprioritisation process that seek to respond to urgent institutional and governance gaps, and urgent development priorities outlined in the specific district profile.
- To facilitate the District wide adoption of the One Plan through the various Inter Governmental Relations Structures (IGR), including its sign off and implementation.
- To work in collaboration with line Ministries and provide support to unblock and bring to the surface any issues that may hinder progress in the implementation of the District Development Model.
- To collaborate with other champions and districts to maximise impact.
4. .The Champions will work with all Stakeholders in a District.
5.The District Development Model (DDM) provides the framework through which Section 154 of the Constitution of the Republic, 1996, will be implemented where the District Development Model brings the whole of government in a spatially targeted way to address developmental needs and opportunities of the 52 district spaces, including providing targeted support in building institutional capacity and capability of local government to perform its constitutional responsibilities.
The District Development Model – One Plan cannot and does not replace any existing prescribed Development, Departmental Strategic and Annual Performance Plans, IDP’s of Municipalities and Sate Entities. It is rather an expression of Integrated Investments Plans and clear Socio – Economic Programmes for changing the living conditions our people in the Spatially Targeted District space.
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04 June 2020 - NW687
Samka, Ms P to ask the Minister in The PresidencyWhat total amount has the Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) spent on advertising in the past two financial years on (a) community radio stations, (b) community print media entities, (c) community television stations and (d) small commercial publicationsIn the past 2 years the GCIS has been in charge of implementing advertising campaigns for 41 client departments and entities. The GCIS has spent the below listed amounts on behalf of these clients
Total Community Ad spend 2018/2019 & 2019/2020
Reply:
NATIONAL ASSEMBLY
WRITTEN QUSSYION FOR WRITTEN REPLY
QUESTION NUMBER:
DATE OF PUBLICATIONS: 24 April 2020
687. Ms PT van Damme (DA) to ask the Minister in The Presidency:
- What total amount has the Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) spent on advertising in the past two financial years on (a) community radio stations, (b) community print media entities, (c) community television stations and (d) small commercial publications:
In the past 2 years the GCIS has been in charge of implementing advertising campaigns for 41 client departments and entities. The GCIS has spent the below listed amounts on behalf of these clients.
Total Community Ad spend 2018/2019 & 2019/2020 |
|
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R 8 220 052,13 |
|
R 24 742 178.81 |
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R 6 299 219.02 |
|
R 137 747.00 |
(2) what Individual amounts were spent on each specified (a) community radio station, (b) community print media entity, (c) community televi6ion station and (d) small commercial publication;
- The list of the stations is attached as annexure A
- It needs to be noted that GCIS has put in place a panel of agencies which represent community publications. This panel was put in place to ensure that the sector is supported and that publications are not left out due to compliance related matters as was the case previously .The below agencies were appointed by the respective publications and GCIS constituted the panel through a tender process. The 6 agencies represent over 200 community newspapers across the country.
COMMUNITY PRINT ENTITIES |
|
R 3 218 500.00 |
Channelled Energy |
R 923 037,34 |
CNI |
R 814 000.00 |
Eastern Province Community Print Media |
R 740 748,00 |
Gauteng News |
R 195 872,16 |
Mambo |
R 1 685 345.00 |
Spark Media |
C) GCIS also books campaign on television stations through intermediaries which the stations have appointed. Below Is the list of the agents.
COMMUNITY TV |
|
Mediamark (Cape Town TV) |
R 823 408.73 |
Zallywood (Tshwane and Gau TV) |
R 1 455 000.00 |
Tiso Blackstar (1KZN & Soweto TV) |
R 3 920 810.29 |
Bay TV |
R 100 000.00 |
d)
SMALL COMMECIAL PUBLICATIONA |
|
Highbury Safika |
R 137 747.00 |
TOTAL |
R 137 747.00 |
(3) On what dates were the specified adverts placed;
The dates for the various placements are attached as annexure B.
(4) What percentage of the GClS’s advertising budget is spent on
(a) Community media – 13% ( R40 399 196.96)
(b) Commercial media – 87% (R399 647 699.76)
DRAFTER OF THE REPLY
Name: Ace Mlisa
Designation: Director: Media Buying
Contacts: 012 473 0287 / 074 8177 927 [email protected]
Recommended / Not recommended
Ms Phumla Williams
Acting Director-General (GCIS)
Date: 21/05/20
Approved/not approved
Hon Jackson Mthembu, MP
Minister in the Presidency
Date: 26/05/2020
25 November 2019 - NW1124
Schreiber, Dr LA to ask the Minister in the Presidency
(a) What is the name of each (i) Director-General and (ii) Head of Department who failed to submit mid-term reviews by 31 September 2019 as agreed to in the performance monitoring system for the 2018-19 financial year and (b) in which (i) national and (ii) provincial government department is each specified Director-General and Head of Department employed?
Reply:
Non-submission of 2018/19 DGs/HoDs midterm review
No. |
National/ Provincial |
Department |
Name of HoD |
Half-yearly Review 18/19 |
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1 |
Eastern Cape |
Econ Affairs, Env & Tourism |
Mr B Gxilishe |
Not submitted |
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2 |
) |
Eastern Cape |
) |
Health |
) |
DrT Mbengashe |
) |
Not submitted |
|
3 |
Eastern Cape |
Local Gov Affairs |
& Traditional |
Ms G. Gumbi- ” Masilela |
Not submitted |
- Eastern Cape Roads & Public Works
- Eastern Cape Rural Development &
Agrarian Reform
Mr J Mlawu Mr L Ngada
Not submitted Not submitted
6 |
Eastern Cape |
Sport, Recreation, Arts & Culture |
Mr M Matutu |
Not submitted |
7 |
Eastern Cape |
Transport |
Ms Irene Mpolweni |
Not submitted |
8 |
Free State |
Office of the Premier |
Mr KF Ralikontsane |
Not submitted |
9 |
Gauteng |
Agric & Rural Development |
Mr. Nhlakanipho Nkontwana |
Not submitted |
10 |
Gauteng |
Community Safety |
Ms. Yoliswa Makhasi |
Not submitted |
11 |
Gauteng |
E-Government |
Mr B Ngobeni |
Not submitted |
12 |
Gauteng |
Health |
Prof. Mkhululi Lukhele |
Not submitted |
13 |
Gauteng |
Human Settlements |
Ms Mathilda Gasela |
Not submitted |
14 |
Gauteng |
Infrastructure Development |
Mr 8 Netshiswinzhe |
Not submitted |
15 |
Gauteng |
Cooperative Governance & Traditional Affairs |
Ms. Thandeka Mbassa-Sigabi |
Not submitted |
16 |
Gauteng |
Office of the Premier |
Ms Baleni |
Not submitted |
17 |
Gauteng |
Social Development |
Mr M.Mampuru |
Not submitted |
18 |
Gauteng |
Sport, Arts, Culture & Recreation |
Ms. Monica Newton |
Not submitted |
19 |
Gauteng |
Treasury |
Ms. Nomfundo Tshabalala |
Not submitted |
20 |
KwaZuIu- Natal |
Econ Dev, Tourism & Env Affairs |
Ms P Ncapayi |
Not submitted |
21 |
Limpopo |
Econ Dev, Environment & Tourism |
Mr Solly Kgopong |
Not submitted |
22 |
Limpopo |
Cooperative Governance, Human Settlements & Traditional Affairs |
Ms NR Dumalisile |
Not submitted |
23 |
National |
Agric, Forestry & Fisheries |
Mr MM Mlengana |
Not submitted |
24 |
National |
Co-operative Governance |
Mr DM Mashitisho |
Not submitted |
25 |
National |
Correctional Services |
Mr Arthur Fraser |
Not submitted |
26 |
National |
Defence (Secretary for |
Dr Sam Gulube |
Not submitted |
Defence) |
||||
27 |
National |
Environmental Affairs |
Ms N Ngcaba |
Not submitted |
38 |
National |
Health |
Ms P Matsoso |
Not submitted |
29 |
National |
Higher Education & Training |
Mr G Qonde |
Not submitted |
30 |
National |
Home Affairs |
Mr M Apleni |
Not submitted |
31 |
National |
Independent Police Investigative Directorate |
Mr R McBride |
Not submitted |
32 |
National |
Justice and Constitutional Development |
Mr V Madonsela |
Not submitted |
33 |
National |
Labour |
Mr TM Lamati |
Not submitted |
34 |
National |
National Treasury |
Mr D Mogajane |
Not submitted |
35 |
National |
Office of the Chief Justice |
Ms M Sejosengwe |
Not submitted |
36 |
National |
Sport and Recreation SA |
Mr EM Moemi |
Not submitted |
37 |
National |
Government Pensions Administration Agency |
Mr K G Sukdev |
Not submitted |
38 |
Mpumalanga |
Community Safety, Security& Liaison |
Mr Mthombothi |
Not submitted |
39 |
Mpumalanga |
Education |
Mrs MOC Mhlabane |
Not submitted |
40 |
Mpumalanga |
Treasury |
Ms NZ Nkamba |
Not submitted |
41 |
Mpumalanga |
Health |
Dr S. Mohangi |
Not submitted |
42 |
Mpumalanga |
Human Settlements |
Mr Masange |
Not submitted |
43 |
Mpumalanga |
Public Works, Roads & Transport |
Ms SP Xulu |
Not submitted |
44 |
Mpumalanga |
Social Development |
Mr MV Mahlalela |
Not submitted |
45 |
North West |
Community Safety & Transport Management |
Ms BA Mofokeng |
Not submitted |
46 |
North West |
Culture, Arts & Traditional Affairs |
Mrs SR Bapela |
Not submitted |
47 |
North West |
Economy & Enterprise Development |
LG Tshikovhi |
Not submitted |
48 |
North West |
Education & Sport Development |
SM Semaswe |
Not submitted |
49 |
North West |
Health |
Dr AT Lekalakala |
Not submitted |
50 |
North West |
Local Govt & Human Settlements |
Mr PE Motoko |
Not submitted |
Office of the Premier |
Dr Keneilwe L |
Not submitted |
Sebego |
||||
52 |
North West |
Public Works & Roads |
Mr P Mothupi |
Not submitted |
53 |
North West |
Rural, Environment & Agricultural Development |
Dr Mokaila |
Not submitted |
54 |
North West |
Social Development |
Ms PD Mothobi |
Not submitted |
55 |
North West |
Tourism |
Adv Hope Fiona Neo Sephoti |
Not submitted |
56 |
Northern Cape |
Agriculture, Land Reform & Rural Development |
Mr WVD Mothibi |
Not submitted |
57 |
Northern Cape |
Cooperative Gov, Human Settlement & Trad Affairs |
Mr B Lenkoe |
Not submitted |
58 |
Northern Cape |
Health |
Mr S Jonkers |
Not submitted |
59 |
Northern Cape |
Sports, Arts & Culture |
Ms R Palm |
Not submitted |
60 |
Northern Cape |
Transport, Safety & Liaison |
Mr MP Dichaba |
Not submitted |
DRAFTER OF THE REPLY
Name:
Designation:
Contacts:
Recommended / Not recommended
Director-General (DPME) Date:
Approved / Not approved
Minister in The Presidency
Date: ,’
MINISTER IN THE PRESIDENCY: REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA
Private Bag X1000, Pretoria, 0001, Union Buildings, Government Avenue, PRETORIA Tel: (012) 300 5200, Website: www.theDresidency.oov.za
NATIONAL ASSEMBLY QUESTION FOR WRITTEN REPLY QUESTION NUMBER: 1325
DATE OF PUBLICATIONS: 25 October 2019
1325. Dr L A Schreiber (DA) to ask the Minister in The Presidency:
With reference to his reply to question 834 on 2 October 2019, what is the detailed breakdown of the amounts spent on each former principal and spouse since 1 April 2016 in terms of (a) hotel accommodation, (b) private accommodation, (c) alcohol, (d) catering, (e) entertainment, (I)(i) commercial and (ii) military flights, (g) vehicle transport and (h) security?
NW2537E
Response
Benefits applicable to Former Presidents and Former Deputy Presidents are prescribed in the Policy on the Benefits of Executive Office, dated March 2009. Benefits that are paid for from The Presidency budget in respect of Former Presidents and a Former Deputy Presidents include the following:-
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- Accommodation
- Commercial flights
- Vehicle transport
The travel and accommodation are paid in accordance with the policy, as former Presidents and Deputy Presidents support government programmes inside and outside the borders of the Republic of South Africa. The benefits are irrespective of whether or not the former Presidents and Deputy Presidents are on official or private duties as they are de facto ambassadors of the people of South Africa.
Military flights and Security services are paid for by the South African National Defence Force and South African Police Service respectively.
The policy is in line with what obtains in comparable countries the world over.
Please find attached breakdown of the amounts spent on each former principal and spouse since 2016
DRAFTER OF THE REPLY
Name: K Mashapha
Designation: Director Financial Administration
Contacts: 012 300 5998
Recommended
Director-General — The Presidency Date: /J //
Ap roved / NQ
n. Jackson Mthembu, MP Minister in Th Pre 'dency Date: g/ /
Question
Total |
FY2016-17 |
{ |
FYZ01&19 |
|
||||||||||
Former President de Klerk |
Spouses |
Former President de Klerk |
Spouse |
Former President de Klerk |
Spouse |
President de Klerk |
Former President de Klerk |
Spouse |
||||||
R R R R R R R R |
130987.32 |
R R R R R R R R R |
66437.12 |
R R R R R R R R |
46985.14 |
R R R R R R R R R |
12643.30 |
R R R R R R R R R |
16S64.92 |
R R R R R R R R R |
R R R R R R 50 768.32 R R R |
R - R - R - R - R - R 37 538.88 R - R - R - |
R R R R R R 16 248.94 R R R |
R R R R R R 16 254.94 R R R |
- For the period 01 April Z016to date, what is the detailed breakdown of amounts spent on each Former Principal and Spouse, in terms of
-
- Hotel accomodation
- Private accomodation
- Alcohol
- Catering
- Entertainment I)(i) Commercial flights f(i)(i) Military flights
- Vehicle transport
- Security
- For the period 01 April 2O16to date, what is the detailed breakdown of amounts spent on each Former Principal and Spouse, in terms of
Total |
FY2016-17 |
|
FY2018-19 |
FY201S-20 |
|||||
Former President Mbekl |
Spouses |
Former President Mbekl |
Spouse |
Former President Mbeki |
Spouse |
Former President Mbekl |
Spouse |
Former President Mbekl |
Spouse |
-
- Hotel accomodation
R |
628 994.67 |
R |
62 727.62 |
R |
233 750.66 |
R |
41 422.96 |
R |
228 855.87 |
R |
- |
R |
116 017.34 |
R |
21 304.66 |
R |
50 370.80 |
R |
|
R |
R |
- |
R |
R |
- |
R |
R |
- |
R |
R |
- |
R |
R |
||||||
R |
R |
- |
R |
R |
- |
R |
R |
- |
R |
R |
- |
R |
R |
||||||
R |
R |
- |
R |
R |
- |
R |
R |
- |
R |
R |
- |
R |
R |
||||||
R |
R |
- |
R |
R |
- |
R |
R |
- |
R |
R |
- |
R |
R |
||||||
R |
176 875.99 |
R |
266 754.60 |
R |
38 723.86 |
R |
102 559.04 |
R |
19 661.68 |
R |
48 915.81 |
R |
11 615.72 |
R |
64 438.18 |
R |
106 874.73 |
R |
50 841.57 |
R |
R |
- |
R |
R |
- |
R |
R |
- |
R |
R |
- |
R |
R |
||||||
R |
468 777.42 |
R |
117 848.19 |
R |
106 112.02 |
R |
35 961.32 |
R |
110 539.17 |
R |
387.77 |
R |
56 851.50 |
R |
62 509.96 |
R |
195 274.73 |
R |
18 989.14 |
R |
R |
- |
R |
R |
- |
R |
R |
- |
R |
R |
- |
R |
R |
-
- Private accomodation
- Alcohol
- Catering
- Entertainment I)(i) Commercial flighU f(i)(i) Military fiighU
- Vehicle transpon
- Security
Question
Total |
|
FY2017-18 |
FY2018-19 |
FY2019-20 |
|||||||||||||||
Former President Motlanthe |
Spouses |
Former President Motlanthe |
Spouse |
Former President Motlanthe |
Spouse |
Presldent Motlanthe |
Spouse |
President Motlanthe |
Sgouse |
||||||||||
R |
392 370.98 |
R |
R |
24 329.7S |
R |
R |
120 170.43 |
R |
R |
106 245.00 |
R |
R |
141 625.80 |
R |
|||||
R |
R |
R |
R |
R |
R |
R |
R |
R |
R |
||||||||||
R |
R |
R |
R |
R |
R |
R |
R |
R |
R |
||||||||||
R |
R |
R |
R |
R |
R |
R |
R |
R |
R |
||||||||||
R |
R |
R |
R |
R |
R |
R |
R |
R |
R |
||||||||||
R |
573 708.01 |
R |
548 609.31 |
R |
288 092.85 |
R |
159 063.64 |
R |
134 79S.04 |
R |
126 602.50 |
R |
7s szg.s6 |
R |
183 794.95 |
R |
71 490.26 |
R |
79 148.22 |
R |
R |
R |
R |
R |
R |
R |
R |
R |
R |
||||||||||
R |
2 074 516.35 |
R |
341 007.94 |
R |
203 380.47 |
R |
R |
804 646.26 |
R |
R |
691 775.20 |
R |
341 007.94 |
R |
374 714.42 |
R |
|||
R |
R |
R |
R |
R |
R |
R |
R |
R |
R |
For the period 01 Aprll 2016 to date, what is the detailed breakdown of amounts spent on each Former Principal and Spouse, in terms of
- Hotel accomodation
- Private accomodation
- Alcohol
- Catering
- Entertainment
I)(i) Commercial flights f(i)(i) Military flights
- Vehicle transpon
- Security
Question
Total |
FYZ016-17 |
FY2017-18 |
|
FY2019-20 |
||||||||||||
President Zuma |
Spouses |
Former President Zuma |
President Zuma |
Spouse |
Former President Zuma |
Spouse |
Former President Zuma |
|||||||||
R |
32299.75 |
R |
R |
R |
R |
R |
R |
32 299.75 |
R |
- |
R |
R |
||||
R |
R |
R |
R |
R |
R |
R |
R |
- |
R |
R |
||||||
R |
R |
R |
R |
R |
R |
R |
R |
- |
R |
R |
||||||
R |
R |
R |
R |
R |
R |
R |
R |
- |
R |
R |
||||||
R |
R |
R |
R |
R |
R |
R |
- |
R |
R |
|||||||
R |
285001.39 |
R |
122248.47 |
R |
R |
R |
20717.34 |
R |
R |
174839.55 |
R |
43 305.55 |
R |
89 444.50 |
R |
78 942.92 |
R |
R |
R |
R |
R |
R |
R |
R |
- |
R |
R |
||||||
R |
15052.27 |
R |
R |
R |
R |
14780.27 |
R |
R |
R |
- |
R |
272.00 |
R |
|||
R |
R |
R |
R |
R |
R |
R |
R |
- |
R |
R |
For the period 01 April Z016 to date, what is the detailed breakdown of amounts spent on each Former Prindpal and Spouse, in terms of
- Hotel accomodation
- Private accomodation
- Alcohol
- Catering
- Entertainment
f)(i) Commercial flights f(i)(i) Military flights
- Vehicle transpon
- Security
For the period 01 April 2016 to date, what is the detailed breakdown of amounts spent on each Former Principal and Spouse, in terms of
Former DP Mlambo- Ngcuka |
Spouses |
Former DP Mlambo- Ngcuka |
Spouse |
Former DP Mlambo- Ngcuka |
Spouse |
Former DP Mlambo- Ngcuka |
Spouse |
Former DP Mlambo- Ngcuka |
Spouse |
||||||||||
R |
R |
R |
R |
- |
R |
R |
R |
- |
R |
R |
R |
||||||||
R |
R |
R |
R |
- |
R |
R |
R |
- |
R |
R |
R |
||||||||
R |
R |
R |
R |
- |
R |
R |
R |
- |
R |
R |
R |
||||||||
R |
R |
R |
R |
- |
R |
R |
R |
- |
R |
R |
R |
||||||||
R |
R |
R |
R |
- |
R |
R |
R |
- |
R |
R |
R |
||||||||
R |
249 163.84 |
R |
66 114.89 |
R |
55 311.22 |
R |
23 055.67 |
R |
50 891.93 |
R |
674.95 |
R |
103 653.84 |
R |
21 445.08 |
R |
39 306.85 |
R |
20 939.19 |
R |
R |
R |
R |
- |
R |
R |
R |
- |
R |
R |
R |
||||||||
R |
524.00 |
R |
R |
R |
- |
R |
524.00 |
R |
R |
- |
R |
R |
R |
||||||
R |
R |
R |
R |
- |
R |
R |
R |
- |
R |
R |
R |
- Hotel accomodation
- Private accomodation
- Alcohol
- Catering
- Entertainment I)(i) Commercial flights I(i)(i) Military flights
- Vehicle transport
- Security
Quenlon
FY2016-17 |
FY2017-18 |
FY2018-19 |
FY2019-20 |
||||||
fiormer DP Mbete |
spouses |
Former DP Mbete |
Spouse |
Former DP Mbete |
Spouse |
Former DP Mbete |
Spouse |
Former DP Mbete |
Spouse |
R |
R R R R R R R R |
R |
R R R R R R R R R |
R R R R R R R R R |
R R R R R R R R |
R R R R R R R R |
R R R R R R R R |
R R R R R R R R R |
R |
R |
|||||||||
R R |
R Q |
R R |
|||||||
R R |
R R |
R |
|||||||
R R R |
R R R |
R R R |
- For the period 01 April 2016 to date, what is the detailed breakdown of amounts spent on each fiormer Principal and Spouse, in terms of
-
- Hotel accomodation
- Private accomodation
- Alcohol
- Catering
- Entertainment I)(i) Commercial flights I(i)(i) Military flights
- Vehicle transpon
- Security
28 October 2019 - NW1059
Meshoe, Rev KR to ask the President of the Republic
Whether Nigeria has followed through on their alleged demand for compensation for Nigerian citizens who suffered losses during the looting and violent attacks on foreign nationals in recent weeks; if not, why not; if so, how will the compensation be calculated?
Reply:
Nigeria has not made a demand for compensation for Nigerian citizens who suffered losses during the looting and violent attacks on foreign nationals that took place in September.
During the State Visit of President Buhari on 3 October 2019, South Africa and Nigeria agreed to establish an Early Warning Mechanism, which is a joint structure that will serve as a preventative and proactive monitoring body.
As the two Heads of State, we instructed four national departments to expeditiously finalise the Terms of Reference of this Mechanism within three months. The four departments are International Relations and Cooperation, State Security, Police and Home Affairs. The Early Warning Mechanism will also consider issues related to trafficking of drugs and human trafficking.
28 October 2019 - NW1023
De Freitas, Mr MS to ask the Minister in The Presidency
(1) With reference to each BrandSA Country Head, (a) what is the name of each Country Head, (b) how long has each Country Head been in the position in each case, ( c) what is the annual salary of each Country Head, ( d) what are the (i) other perks and/or benefits such as accommodation and living expenses and (ii) costs in each case; (2) (a) what bank accow1ts does each international BrandSA office have in each case, (b) how often are the bank accounts audited in each case and ( c) who audits the bank accounts in each case?
Reply:
(1) (a) (i) Mr Mudunwazi Baloyi based in USA
(ii) Ms Pamela Salela based in the UK
(iii) China - Vacant
(b) (i) Mr M Baloyi - Commenced on 01 December 2014 and contract ending 30 November 2019.
(ii) Ms P Selela - Commenced on 01 February 2015 and contract ending 31 January 2020.
(c) Both appointed officials are on Paterson 04 Salary Level
(d) The benefits and the perks on accommodation and living expenses are in line with Brand South Africa remuneration policy (Section 10: FOREIGN SERVICE DISPENSATION) and its objective being to allow Brand SA transferred employees to maintain, through the payment of a monthly foreign allowance, a standard of living equal to that of a similar managerial position in the same country.
2) (a) International Brand SA offices do not have bank accounts
(b) Not Applicable
c) Not Applicable
DRAFTER OF THE REPLY
Name: Kgomotso Seripe
Designation: Acting Chief Financial Officer
Contacts: [email protected]
Recommended
Acting CEO BrandSA
Date: 22/10/2019
Approved
Hon Jackson Mthembu, mp
Minister in the Presidency
Date: 24/10/2019
28 October 2019 - NW1022
De Freitas, Mr MS to ask the Minister in The Presidency
(1) (a) What was BrandSA's annual budget in each country in the past three financial years, (b) what budget was spent in each year and ( c) how is budget expenditure monitored: (2) (a) what activities have been hosted in each month in each county by Brand SA in the past three financial years, (b)(i) how are activities decided upon and (ii) by whom, (c) what were the objectives for each activity in each case, (d) what objectives were (i) met and (ii) not met in each case and (e) what amount was spent for each activity in each case? NW2176E
Reply:
1) (a) As per the published respective Annual Reports already tabled in Parliament, the Annual Budget in each financial year were:
Financial Years |
UK |
USA |
CHINA |
2018-2019 |
R 5, 625,164 |
R 5, 835,028 |
R 5, 572,199 |
2017-2018 |
R 3, 995,456 |
R 6, 290,479 |
R 4, 618,137 |
2016- 2017 |
R 10 355,000 |
R 8, 318,400 |
R 9, 561,702 |
Find here: {b) Budget spent on each year is as follows:
05 September 2019 - NW470
Joseph, Mr D to ask the Minister in The Presidency
(1) What were the main reasons behind the recent reconfiguration of government departments; (2) whether the reconfiguration of government departments will result in the implementation of any cost-containment measures; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, (a) from which financial year will the savings of the cost-containment measures be calculated and (b) what is the predicted resultant savings for the Government in each case? NWJ462E
Reply:
(1) The President pronounced in his State of the Nation Address on 16 February 2018 that "Growth, development and transformation depend on a strong and capable state. It is critical that the structure and size of the state is optimally suited to meet the needs of the people and ensure the most efficient allocation of public resources. We will therefore initiate a process to review the configuration, number and size of national government departments."
The Presidency is leading the 2019 National Macro Organisation of Government (NMOG), which must be finalised by 31 March 2020 with the assistance of centre of government and affected departments.
These changes are necessary for the following reasons.
a) The National Development Plan articulates the vision of a developmental state that requires building state capacity as an important step to achieve a developmental state.
b) The clustering of homogeneous or related functions to ensure that functional areas of responsibility are clearly demarcated to avoid ambiguity, overlapping
or duplication of functions.
c) To promote synergy within ministerial portfolios and institutions which will be responsible for broad policy outcomes to realize value for citizens.
d) To promote accountability for delivery of outcomes.
e) Promote coherence, better coordination and optimizing the use of resources for efficient and effective administration.
f) Government remains committed to ensure minimal disruptions to service delivery within the public service.
(2) The NMOG is focussed on the reorganisation of specific functions within the current budget baselines of departments. There is a reallocation of particular functions and concomitant resources (budgets and staff) between departments and no government function has been abolished so as to realise cost savings in that regard.
(a) Affected departments are concluding on their start-up organisational structures to determine the required posts. Affected employees will transfer between departments during the latter half of 2019 followed by the matching and placing of staff, which will be determined by a collective agreement with organised Labour. Any excess staff will be redeployed and reskilled to functional areas where there are shortages of staff.
Cost-containment measures or possible savings will only be realised after the NMOG process through improved service delivery models, collaboration and coordination of outcomes of departments.
(b) Cost-containment measures or savings will be calculated post the 2019 NMOG process as part of budget allocations through the 2020 -2023 MTEF period.
(c) The amount of possible savings can be known the finalisation of the 2020 -2023 MTEF budget cycle.
DRAFTER OF THE REPLY
Name:
Designation:
Contacts:
Recommended
Director-General and Secretary of the Cabinet: In The Presidency
Date: 04/09/2019
Recommended/ Not recommended
Hon. Thembi Siweya, MP
Deputy Minister in The Presidency
Date: 04/09/2019
Approved
Hon. Jackson Mthembu, MP
Minister in the Presidency
Date: 04/09/2019
23 August 2019 - NW378
Gumbi, Mr HS to ask the Minister in The Presidency
What (a) number of official international trips is (i) he and (ii) his deputy planning to undertake in the 2019-22 medium term expenditure framework, (b) will the (i) destination, (ii) date, (iii) purpose and (iv) number of persons who will travel with the delegation be and (c) is the detailed breakdown of the expected cost of (i) flights, (ii) accommodation and (iii) any other expenses in each case? NW1350E
Reply:
Minister Jackson Mthembu, MP
Below is a few known and planned international trips and there could be additional as per invitations and mandated by the President.
Month |
Destination |
Trip Purpose |
Number of Persons |
Estimated Costs |
2020/2022 (yearly programme) |
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia |
Ordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the |
Estimated 5 persons |
Not known |
Find here: table
23 August 2019 - NW418
Schreiber, Dr LA to ask the Minister in the Presidency
(1) Whether, with reference to the reply by the former Minister in The Presidency to question 3866 on 7 January 2019, he will furnish Dr LA Schreiber with a copy of the Policy on the Benefits of Executive Office; if not, why not; (2) what is the (a) name and (b) designation of each person who currently qualifies for benefits contained in the specified policy?
Reply:
(1) We are unfortunately, unable to avail the Policy on the Benefits of the Executive Office as it contains sensitive information about security and private residences of former principals;
(2) The benefits in the policy apply to the following former principals and their respective spouses, as indicated below: -
a. Former President De Klerk and spouse;
b. Former President Mbeki and spouse;
c. Former President Motlanthe and spouse;
d. Former President Zuma and spouse/s;
e. Former Deputy President Mlambo Ngcuka and spouse; and
f. Former Deputy President Mbete and spouse.
DRAFTER OF THE REPLY
Name: Ms Linese Pillay
Designation: Administrative Manager: Former Principals Unit
Contacts: (012) 300 5581
Recommended
Director-General and Secretary to the Cabinet
Date: 22/08/2019
Recommended
Hon. Thembi Siweya, MP
Deputy Minister in The Presidency
Date:
Approved
Hon. Jackson Mthembu, MP
Minister in The Presidency
Date: 22/08/2019
02 August 2019 - NW293
Mphithi, Mr L to ask the Minister in the Presidency:
(1) What (a) total amount is budgeted for his private office for the 2019-20 financial year and (b) was the (i) total remuneration, (ii) salary level, (iii) job title, (iv) qualification and (v) job description of each employee appointed in his private office since 1 May 2019?
Reply:
(a) Total amount budgeted for 2019-20: R30.5 million
(i) Total remuneration: R12, 152,230
Find here: Office of the Minister
16 April 2019 - NW272
Mente-Nkuna, Ms NV to ask the Minister in the Presidency
What number of (a) tender briefings were held in 2018 by (i) her Office and (ii) each of the entities reporting to her and (b) the specified briefings were compulsory?
Reply:
(i) DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING, MONITORING & EVALUATION
Held the following tender briefings:
Tender Ref |
Tender briefing date & time |
Venue |
DPME 11/2018-2019 Implementation evaluation of corporate governance in South Africa’s State Owned Enterprises |
22 November 2018 10:00 am |
Department of Planning, Monitoring, and Evaluation, 330 Grosvenor Street, Hatfield, Pretoria, Flexi Room |
DPME 06-2018/19 Implementation Evaluation of the South African Police Service Detective Service: Crime Investigation Service (CIS) |
09 November 2018 10:00 am |
Department of Planning, Monitoring, and Evaluation, 330 Grosvenor Street, Hatfield, Pretoria, Flexi Room |
DPME 09-2018/19 Appointment of service provider to provide technical support for 25 year review |
31 August 2018 10:00am |
Department of Planning, Monitoring, and Evaluation, 330 Grosvenor Street, Hatfield, Pretoria, G01B Room |
DP ME 04-2018/19 Implementation of the EPWP within the Environment and Culture Sector |
23 August 2018 10:00am |
Department of Planning, Monitoring, and Evaluation, 330 Grosvenor Street, Hatfield, Pretoria, Flexi Room |
DPME 03-2018/19 Synthesis Evaluation of the relationship between government and Not for Profit Sector |
13 August 2018 10:00am |
Department of Planning, Monitoring, and Evaluation, 330 Grosvenor Street, Hatfield, Pretoria, Flexi Room |
DPME 01-2018/19 Appointment of a Travel Management Agency for the Department of Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation for a period of Thirty-Six (36) Months. |
06 July 2018 10:00am |
Department of Planning, Monitoring, and Evaluation, 330 Grosvenor Street, Hatfield, Pretoria, Flexi Room |
DPME 02-2018/19 Provision of Cleaning and Hygiene services for the Department of Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation for a period of 36 months. |
11 May 2018 10:00am |
Department of Planning, Monitoring, and Evaluation, 330 Grosvenor Street, Hatfield, Pretoria, Flexi Room |
(ii_a) STATISTICS SOUTH AFRICA
Held the following tender briefings:
BID NUMBER |
DESCRIPTION |
COMPULSORY BRIEFING SESSION DATE |
1. Stats SA 002/18 |
appointment of service provider/s to draft the 2019 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) reports, Thematic Reports and Country Report |
07 September 2018 |
2. Stats SA 003/18 |
Appointment of service provider/s to provide physical security guarding services for North West provincial office, Vryburg, Klerksdorp, Rustenburg and Mabopane district offices for a period of twenty-four (24) months |
03 December 2018 |
3. Stats SA 004/18 |
Appointment of service provider/s to provide physical security guarding services for Free State Provincial Office, Mangaung, Welkom, Kroonstad, Trompsburg and Bethlehem District Offices for a period of twenty-four (24) months |
06 December 2018 |
4. Stats SA 005/18 |
Appointment of service provider/s to provide physical security guarding services for KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Office, Ethekwini, Ilembe, Uthungulu, Umkhanyakude, Umzinyathi, Zululand, Amajuba, Uthukela, Umgungundlovu, Harry Gwala and Ugu District Offices for a period of twenty-four (24) months |
04 December 2018 |
5. Stats SA 006/18 |
Appointment of service provider/s to provide physical security guarding services for Mpumalanga Witbank and Siyabuswa District Offices for a period of twenty-four (24) months |
06 December 2018 |
6. Stats SA 007/18 |
Appointment of service provider/s to provide physical security guarding services for Eastern Cape Provincial Office, Butterworth, Kokstad, Queenstown, Aliwal North, Bisho, Nelson Mandela District Offices for a period of twenty-four (24) months |
04 December 2018 |
7. Stats SA 008/18 |
Appointment of service provider/s to provide physical security guarding services for Western Cape Provincial Office, Piketberg, Caledon, Metro 1 and Metro 2 District Offices for a period of twenty-four (24) months |
05 December 2018 |
8. Stats SA 009/18 |
Appointment of service provider/s to provide physical security guarding services for Northern Cape Provincial Office, Kimberley, Kuruman, De Aar, Springbok, Calvinia and Upington District Offices for a period of twenty-four (24) months |
05 December 2018 |
9. Stats SA 010/18 |
Appointment of service provider/s to provide physical security guarding services for Gauteng Provincial Office, Johannesburg, Sedibeng, Ekurhuleni & Westrand District Offices for a period of twenty-four (24) months |
07 December 2018 |
(ii_b) NATIONAL YOUTH DEVELOPMENT AGENCY
Held the following briefings
Tender Number |
Tender Description |
NYDA 2018/05/PDD |
Tender for Appointment of a panel for general preventative maintenance of NYDA Branches and District offices for a period of thirty-six (36) Months |
NYDA2018/02/NYS |
Request for Proposals for Institutions to deliver the National Youth Services Programme NQF Aligned short Skills Projects |
NYDA2018/01/NYS |
Request for Proposals for Institutions to deliver the National Youth Services Volunteer Programme. |
NYDA2018/01/FAC-Cape Town |
Tender for lease of corporate office space for Cape Town NYDA Branch over a period of five years |
NYDA2018/02/ICT |
SUPPLY AND SUPPORT NYDA ICT SERVICES FOR 40 NEW |
NYDA2018/01/FAC-Kimberley |
Tender for lease of corporate office space for Kimberley |
NYDA 2018/02/ICT |
Appointment of service provider for provision of the |
(iii) Yes, the tender briefings were all compulsory.
Approved |
Not Approved |
Approved as amended |
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Dr NC Dlamini-Zuma Minister in the Presidency: Planning Monitoring and Evaluation |
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16 April 2019 - NW613
Lotriet, Prof A to ask the Minister in The Presidency for Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation
(1)Whether (a) her Office and/or (b) any entity reporting to her contracted the services of a certain company (name and details furnished) in each of the past 10 financial years; if so, what (i) number of contracts were signed, (ii) was the date on which each contract was signed, (iii) was the duration of each contract, (iv) services did the company render and (v) was the monetary value of each contract in each case; (2) whether any irregular expenditure relating to the contracts was recorded and/or condoned in each case; if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
- The Office of the Minister, and all of the entities reporting to her have not contracted any services from the company in question, and in the period in question.
- Not Applicable
Approved |
Not Approved |
Approved as amended |
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Comment: |
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Dr NC Dlamini-Zuma Minister in the Presidency: Planning Monitoring and Evaluation |
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Date: |
16 April 2019 - NW709
Motau, Mr SC to ask the Minister in The Presidency for Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation
What is the (a) make, (b) model, (c) price and (d) date on which each vehicle was purchased for use by (i) her and/or the former minister and (ii) the former deputy minister (aa) in the (aaa) 2016-17 and (bbb) 2017-18 financial years and (bb) since 1 April 2018?
Reply:
(a) Make |
(b) model |
(c) price |
(d) date |
|
Minister NC Dlamini-Zuma1 |
BMW |
530i |
R 838 045.00 |
2018/08/14 |
Minister J Radebe2 |
None |
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Deputy Minister B Manamela3 |
AUDI |
Q7 3.O TDI |
R 971 432.76 |
2016/06/10 |
REPLY
1Minister in The Presidency for Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation since 27 February 2018
2Minister in The Presidency for Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation until 26 February 2018
3Deputy Minister in The Presidency for Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation until February 2017
Approved |
Not Approved |
Approved as amended |
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Comment: |
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Dr NC Dlamini-Zuma Minister in the Presidency: Planning Monitoring and Evaluation |
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Date: |
16 April 2019 - NW515
Mente-Nkuna, Ms NV to ask the Minister in The Presidency for Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation
(a) What number of (i) buildings, (ii) properties and (iii) facilities does her Office currently (aa) own and (bb) rent, (b) what is the value and purpose of each (i) owned and (ii) rented property and (c)(i) for how long has each property been rented, (ii) from whom is each property rented and (iii) what is the monthly rental fee for each property?
Reply:
a)
(i) Buildings |
(ii) Properties |
(iii) Facilities |
|
(aa) Own |
None |
None |
None |
(bb) Rent |
2 |
None |
None |
b)(ii) the values of the buildings are unknown. The two properties accommodate DPME staff.
(i) how long |
(ii) from whom |
(iii) monthly rent |
|
330 Grosvenor Street, Hatfield, Pretoria |
1 December 2014 to 30 November 2019 |
Department of Public Works (AnchorProps 162 Pty Ltd) |
R588,685.68 |
535 Johannes Ramokhoase Street, Arcadia, Pretoria |
1 March 2018 to 31 March 2020 |
Department of Public Works (Erf 1214 Arcadia CC) |
R436,074.25 |
Approved |
Not Approved |
Approved as amended |
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Comment: |
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Dr NC Dlamini-Zuma Minister in the Presidency: Planning Monitoring and Evaluation |
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Date: |
26 March 2019 - NW236
Mente-Nkuna, Ms NV to ask the Minister in the Presidency
(1)Did her Office cancel the Management Performance Assessment Tool (MPAT); if so, why; (2) (a) what amount has been spent on the MPAT and (b) can this spending be considered wasteful expenditure; (3) has she found that the MPAT has produced the desired results since its implementation; if not why not; if so, what were the specified results?
Reply:
(1) No, my office did not cancel the Management Performance Assessment Tool.
(2)(a)
Year |
Cost |
2012 |
561 742,13 |
2013 |
633 305,13 |
2014 |
790 075,57 |
2015 |
470 142,25 |
2016 |
325 136,77 |
Grand Total |
2 780 401,85 |
(2)(b) No, this cannot be considered as wasteful expenditure.
(3) Indeed the tool has achieved its objectives, management practices have improved across the public service. Through 40 case studies documented, departments have the opportunity to draw key lessons and improve their working environment. This maturity and institutionalisation is at a strong basis with which MPAT can move forward to measure capabilities and performance.
Approved |
Not Approved |
Approved as amended |
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Comment: |
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Dr NC Dlamini-Zuma Minister in the Presidency: Planning Monitoring and Evaluation |
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Date: |
26 March 2019 - NW116
Chance, Mr R to ask the Minister in the Presidency
Whether, with reference to the reply of the Minister of Finance to question 3424 on 18 December 2018, accounting officers of government departments faced (a) criminal and/or (b) disciplinary actions related to the late payments of suppliers (i) in the (aa) 2016-17 and/or (bb) 2017-18 financial years and/or (ii) since 1 April 2018; if not, why not; if so, what are the (aaa) relevant details and (bbb) outcomes of any disciplinary action or criminal prosecution taken in each case?
Reply:
With regard to Accounting Officers of government departments who are facing, (a) Criminal and/or (b) Disciplinary actions in relation to the late payments of suppliers (i) in the (aa) 2016-17 and/or (bb) 2017-18 financial years and/or (ii) since 1 April 2018, the DPME unfortunately do not collect such information and are not able to report on this. The National Treasury would be the appropriate department to answer this question.
Approved |
Not Approved |
Approved as amended |
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Comment: |
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Dr NC Dlamini-Zuma Minister in the Presidency: Planning Monitoring and Evaluation |
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Date: |
19 March 2019 - NW137
Cassim, Mr Y to ask the Minister in the Presidency
With reference to the reply of the Minister of Public Service and Administration to question 3797 on 21 December 2018, what was the total expenditure incurred by her Office relating to the travel privileges contained in the 2007 Ministerial Handbook of former (a)(i) Ministers and (ii) their spouses, (b)(i) Deputy Ministers and (ii) their spouses, (c) Ministers’ widows or widowers and (d) Deputy Ministers’ widows or widowers (i) in each of the past five financial years and (ii) since 1 April 2018?
Reply:
(a)(i) The Department did not incur expenditure relating to travel for the former Ministers nor (ii) their spouses (b) (i) former Deputy Ministers (ii) their spouses, (c) former Ministers’ widows or widowers and (d) former Deputy Ministers’ widows or widowers for the period in the question.
19 March 2019 - NW363
Dreyer, Ms AM to ask the Minister in the Presidency
What proportion of the population is living below R2 per day?
Reply:
According to the Living Conditions Survey (LCS) conducted in 2014/15 the number of people living below R2 per day, (which translates to about R62 per capita, per month) amounted to 34 700 (in 2015). This translates to 0,1% of the total population in 2015, please see Table 1 below.
Table 1: Number and proportion of the population by poverty status - 2015
2015 |
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Poverty line of R2 per day (R62 per month) |
No. of people |
% |
Non poor |
54 732 727 |
99,9 |
Poor |
34 700 |
0,1 |
Total |
54 767 427 |
100,00 |
Source: Living Conditions Survey 2014/15
The LCS is a survey specifically designed to measure poverty and inequality levels as well as living conditions in South Africa. Since the last LCS conducted in 2014/15 there has not been another survey of this nature conducted due to lack of funding.
Risenga Maluleke
Statistician-General
Date:
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Not Approved |
Approved as amended |
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Comment: |
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Dr NC Dlamini-Zuma Minister in the Presidency: lanning Monitoring and Evaluation |
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Date: |
11 March 2019 - NW44
Khawula, Mr M to ask the Minister of Women in the Presidency
Whether, in light of the e€orts to combat gender-based violence, her department intends to (a) introduce amendments to existing legislation and/or (b) propose any new legislation in order to curb the scourge of gender-based violence; if not, what is the position in this regard, if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
Government needs to adopt a transformative approach to programming for women’s access to justice. This includes developing interventions to challenge underlying socio-cultural norms and contexts of inequality that perpetuate discrimination against women, enable and normalise Gender Based Violence (GBV) as we have recently seen with the Omotoso trial.
During the trial, the Department of Women (DOW) made a commitment to revisit the Sexual Offences Act, the Domestic Violence Act and the Criminal Procedures Act. This will be done in conjunction with the relevant lead department(s), in an e€ort to strengthen these laws in order to protect women.
The amendments will seek to invest in strengthening justice systems to investigate and prosecute Sexual and Gender Based Violence (SGBV) cases effectively; as well as invest in strengthening data collection systems, so that there is clarity on the extent and depth of the problem.
Domestic violence is currently not recorded by the police as a specific crime category; when cases of domestic violence are reported to the police, they are recorded under a range of diFerent categories such as assault, assault Grievous Bodily Harm (GBH), malicious damage to property, pointing a firearm, murder etc. In 2017/18 women were victims of the following:
- Murder 2930
- Total sexual offences 36 731
- Attempted murder 3554
- Assault with intent to inflict grievous bodily harm 53 263
- Common assault 81 142
However, merely knowing the number of contact crimes perpetrated against women and/or children does not give us enough intormaGonto understandtheextentandcomplexiGesot domestic violence in South Africa. Even though the 2018 SAPS report indicates a list of domestic violence statistics, this is not the true reflection of the magnitude of domestic violence as most police stations still do not indicate a domestic relationship when cases of assault are reported. It has been estimated that abused woman stay in an abusive relationship for an average period of 10.5 years before seeking outside assistance.
Although the Domestic Violence Act 116 of 1998 requires police stations to record incidents of domestic violence in a register, compliance is minimal: the last compliance audit conducted by the Civilian Secretariat for Police (CSP) in 2014 found that only two of the 145 police stations under audit were fully compliant to the Act, a mere 1.40/ of the sample size.
South Africa played a historical role in pushing for the promotion and protection of the human rights of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered, and intersex, queer, asexual and other (LGBTIQA+) community. It is the first African country to recognise same sex marriages.
However, the LGBTIQA+ community in South Africa continue to experience widespread discrimination, harassment and violence, despite the Constitution guaranteeing their rights to safety; and regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity. Lesbians and gay men are raped to 'make them straight’ or to 'correct’ their sexual orientation. Although there are no accurate statistics for these hate-crimes, it is estimated that more than ten lesbians are raped or gang-raped weekly and at least 500 lesbians become victims of corrective rape annually. Once again, crimes of violence against LGBTIQA+ people are oXen under reported due to fear of secondary victimisation by the police and other service providers because of their sexual orientation. The government established a task team in 2011 to develop a legal framework to end violence and discrimination against LGBTIQA+ people. However, there is a lack of information regarding progress made by the task team and its programme and strategies to end this violence.
In trying to address Sexual and Gender Based Violence (SGBV), we need more detailed recording, analysis and dissemination of disaggregated statistics on sexual and domestic violence, so that SGBV can be tracked methodically and responded to e€ectively. There should also be a shift in focus from the reduction of sexual and domestic violence crimes reported to the police, to encouraging prevention, protection and reporting; and providing quality services to all victims of these crimes. This will necessitate a change in how police performance is measured.
The amendment of the above legislations to institute these changes is therefore necessary. Coupled with this, strategies to improve enforcement and to change social norms and attitudes need to be strengthened if we are to see effective improvement in the management of gender based violence.
Approved by the Minister on
MINISTRY IN THE PRESIDENCY: WOMEN REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA
11 March 2019 - NW151
Hugo, Mr RT to ask the Minister of Women in the Presidency
With reference to the reply of the Minister of Public Service and Administration to question 3797 on 21 December 2018, what was the total expenditure incurred by her Office relating to the travel privileges contained in the 2007 Ministerial Handbook of former (a)(i) Ministers and (ii) their spouses, (b)(i) Deputy Ministers and and (ii) their spouses, (c) Ministers’ widows or widowers and (d) Deputy Ministers’ widows or widowers (i) in each of the past five financial years and (ii) since 1 April 2018?NW156E
Reply:
Parliamentary scheme
1.1 The travel privileges, administered and paid for by Parliament, of former Ministers/Deputy Ministers and their spouse come to into ePect on the first day following the date on which they relinquish their oFice, excluding the journeys made when vacating State-owned residences to the places where they intend to settle. (The Secretary of Parliament can be contacted for the details and administration relating to these privileges).
1.2 The costs of using VIP rooms at airports and any restaurants or bar services, as well as telephone calls, are payable by former Minister/ Deputy Minister themselves.
1.3 The Travel Privileges include:
1.3.1 Flights (Air Transport Tickets)
(a) Former Minister: Forty-eight (48) single domestic flights (business class) per annum.
(b) Former Deputy Ministers: Thirty six (36) single domestic flights (business class) per annum.
Of Spouses
a) Former Ministers: Twenty-four (24) single domestic flights (business class) per annum.
b) Former Deputy Ministers: Eighteen (18) single domestic flights ( business class)
c) Widow/Widower of former Minister’s/Deputy Minister: Twelve (12) single domestic flights per annum (business class).
Approved by the Minist on
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26 February 2019 - NW67
Mkhaliphi, Ms HO to ask the Minister in the Presidency
Whether, since she came into office in 2018, any persons or companies that donated to her ANC presidential campaign received government contracts; if so, (a) what are their names and (b)(i) which contracts were they awarded, (ii) when and (iii) what was the value of each government contract?
Reply:
Not to my knowledge.
- Not Applicable
- Not Applicable
Approved |
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Approved as amended |
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Comment: |
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Dr NC Dlamini-Zuma Minister in the Presidency: Planning Monitoring and Evaluation |
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Date: |
25 February 2019 - NW153
Carter, Ms D to ask the Minister of Women in the Presidency
Whether she instituted an investigation of allegations made against a certain person (name and details furnished); if not, why not; if so, what was the outcome of the investigation?
Reply:
In terms of section 181 of the Constitution the Commission for Gender Equality is an independent institution, subject only to the Constitution and the law; and is accountable to the National Assembly.
The Minister may not interfere with the functioning of the CGE.
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ti esidei“1cy
Hove (1) you investigated allegotions made agaiDSt the Chairperson of the Commission fcr Gender Equality as report by the City Press in off article entitled Eagping gender boss is a hui8non ‘wrecking ball" dated :?018. I 2.11: (2) if so, what is the outcome thereof: and (3) if not why not?
0 5 FEB 20t9
Rapping gender boss is a human ‘wrecking ball’
Staff and sources say a volatile Nare has cultivated a culture of fear, intimidation and brtllying, but the commission says she is encouraging dialogue
The Commission for Gender Equality (CGEj is under siege — by its oa'n boss
So say complaints to Clty Press from more than a dozen Drdinary stall members who have had enough and claim that chairperson Lulama Nare is
il ‹jel° is a cryir‹ti St‹ai•,c
”a human wrecking ball" who has tried RQO)O DO?*?B? gUSP0nded as u1Or? to "hljacl'.“ the commission's work and '°'""" "'" " '!'"" " '
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executive since becoming chain in C’ I bIact‹ PanlhEi err t1a‹›ai Gu'«a
October last year
The staff also claim that Nare has created a "climate of fear” and is relentlessly meddJing in operational matters.
However, the commission strongly denies the allegations. sayinq Nare acknowledges that she is not pelect and no one is".
”She has never bullied or in1imidated a sTaW member She has a very good, healthy relationship with ccmmissioners management and Staff All sne did •'as try and establish an environment a'here people csn engage with her office openly accessibly and freely "
B‘TCHES BE HUMBLE
Nare achieved a certain level of WhatsApp fame in the gender justice sector after a CGE strategic planning meeting at the Protea Hotel Parktonian All-Suite in Braamfontein in May, where she quoted rappef Kendrick Lan1a‹ when dressing down staff.
The meeting was to be between chief executive officer (CEO) KeHetso Maema and her top managers. and included an external facilitator
6uI. sources claim, Nare a ‹t'ved near lunchtime under we pretext of coming to greet staff and proceeded to take over addressing management for almost two hours with a ’ rambling. chao\ie" speech
She used the speech. sources claim, to "publicly humiliate' senior manager? by getting middle managers to raise compiainls against them
City Press obtained a recording of part of the speech
In response to issues raised around increases and staff skills growth. Nave says nobody is happy with their pay ‘I am actually now worth R800 000 in (his ins1›tullon [bul] ) am petting R300 000 "
VVhen one manager addresses s staff issue. she shuts him down with the line. ' Get to your pcint 'cos you're maktng me fall asleep ’”
Nare also asked those present if they knew Lamar
”'So be humble Just take a step back sit ciown with them ' she said, quoting fram his hit I-fumble, saying b”tches be fumble’ bul replacing the b-a'ord with la la la' and hand gestures. witnesses said
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lr response ltte coin uvss to ners iol:; Ciiy Press 7 tie cha irpe ison does no: allen3 any s\efi «°eet'nc excepl prr invitation cf the CEC 1’es the cl\airpe•son lcve? r6p and trep n\usic Before ttie chairperson u!lereo thr v.'ord? of the song .•t\s did put a diEclaimed to set' lFiera iE scng of Kendrick 1. en›a/ that I love So«\e paid?
cf me eong are i! • !• 9 but he humble and si! dc.vn humility v. as goino to help 011 ef us Ie v.ori‹ loget°.e- That wEs the basis of I›e‹ oio? ldc fierm •'a?
mended fx'o one aiseci their oisseti?fact‹or\ CLIMATE OF FEAR
7 r›e\' claim T'Jere demands tc be greeted but refuses to greel cenain siaft < angry abcul tfi6n› ?lEggering theit lu° cf\ ftouf> tut loroids IhEm from S\fling in grouPs at I‹.n.F. repeatedly' ?iler.ces others in rdactings arid dces all ll›e talk irg. '›icti uses slaf! who speak in meetings. thre atc iJ s shall mcnlbers vzi!fi disciplinary action creatr? an eIn1osphE e •'hele her word met' not br questicnca, anti creates a cut: c›f personality arcunct herself
Staff say' they fea- her L›ecause she is ”erratic’ ano claim she has iEpeatedl;' called staff ”useless cr ?tupid and habitually comes late for meeiingc•, but »'on j aIIo\\' tl1eili to st an aithcul her.
\'7nen ycu ?peak up ›n e n1eelino \'ou know there a'ill be Irof›bJe afIer'vards said one siafl memGei
OnE sei ef correspondence speaks of a staff toe aflew ie stand up to feel "Isa\'Ge we are \•zaiIi• s fo‹ something more drastic and dehumar‹ising to happen for ttne chaiiperson to Irognsaich the CEO and manage is. naked and in broad day tight eul cf the building in hem of toutisI• in the atrium '
I.part from rejecting. in deiail, an issue cl the alleged ill treatment oi • iea lady' the commissioner responden to each ctatm. saying ’VVe have nex'er ‹ecei»eo ary complaint regarding lies matter from and' staff member 7 hers are inlernal grtex'ancc procooure? and we Encourage any ?1aff member that feels aggrieved to follow. them or repor to tf1e CEO. And in case that staff member is the CEO herself. she can lodgE flue complaint to us through the chairperson of the HR committee A.nd ccfnplainl lodgnd will be thoroughly' investigated without fea‹ or favcur '
Co.mrnissicrieis dii missed allegations that flare split the council foregrounded favourites and silenced her deptJly cl1a ii's comments as "blatant Iles"
IINTERFERENCE AND ABUSE
City' Press heatd many claims of FJare involving l'ierself in operations and ednJ‹nistrati 'v n›atle•s. in cont‹avenlio•n of lf›e con mission’s act end its Policies
?oH ces saio fvaie approaches staff oirectI\' denJanoing minutes inlorniatioii a ‹U rcport?. and ciescribes herself as ’executive cf›aifpeison
Scme claim that hare lefts ?taff tf›e\' are not uri!i:led to accepi invitalicne front
sIakel›clderE or atlenn meetings s'i!h bodies such us the Uh
Several alleged hat hare tried to lake o 'ei operations cornple1ely. uncierm ning eIn›osi e›'ery oerislon taken by !hc CEO
They ailege she often trie? to teke doc.'n’ swung v.omen in the o ganisatioi› especially' f?aEn1e. who flare accuses o! trying to embarrass me '
Tfiere are also cla!ms that f'4arE has been cook ing up’ aIJegaIio'-s against k4aen›a and dEnlanciing a fcrEnsic audit iiJlo n alaomini?tration el the CEE
Repeated atterr.Pts io reech ldaema were unsuccessful
The commissioners denlect the c)ainJ? and tJrgEd staff to lay grievances
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f£a:hrs deme to a head at the end of last men(h when flare received a Ielte‹
confusing thai her five-yeai term we:nd exoire cn December 31
Sne serveo on like con›r»ission ior four years before being made chair
Sources cTatrn mete had a "n etldovvn’ anO travelled ie Pretoria to a meeHng a'ilh k'‹nisler of v•'omen in the Presidency 8athabile Dlamini
After the meEtirg t'Jare told CGE colleagues she voulo remain until March
City Press has seen both a Presidential Minute and correspondence from thE department of women v‹nich confirms her tefm expires at month-end
The commissioners responded sa›'ing ‘The presidency ana Parliament are well placed to respond to that maiie '
FURTHER RESPONSES
Thandi IV'.emeIa. chair of the parliamentary portfolio comr»tttee on women said
she was unaware of the problems and needed ' mo‹e lime to look into the matter'
Department of women spokesperson Shale‹› Gajadhai said the depanmenl "trusts Iha1 the CSE has effective internal n›eclJan‹sms and structures to respond to g‹ievanccs that may arise internally
fdinister Dlamini may not 'investigate allegations of staff unf\appiness as this is tantamount to political interference a\ a Chapter 9 institution ’
Inkatha Freedom Party MP and portfoli0 COlTimitlee membe‹ Liezl van del Menve
said shc had known about 1he complain1s for months
She said her party believed the CGE had improved its performance under Maema's stewardship and it was ”of grave concern that a culture of fear, inli.n1idalion and bullying now exisis, which has the real possibility of talking the CGE bact‹ ie the days of it being ineffective and ineffectual’
- Additional reporting Rhodé Marshall
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14 December 2018 - NW3467
Khanyile, Mr S to ask the Minister of Women in the Presidency
( 1 ) (a) On what date did her Office last conduct an audit of artwork owned by Government which is under the curatorship of her Office and (b) what are the details of each artwork under the curatorship of her Office according to the Generally Recognised Accounting Practice 103; (2) whether any artworks under the curatorship of her Office have gone missing (a) in each of the past five financial years and (b) since 1 April 2018; if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
14 December 2018 - NW3862
Mhlongo, Mr TW to ask the Minister of Women in ThePresidency
(1) Whether (a) her Office and/or (b) any entity reporting to her contracted the services of a certain company (name and details furnished), in each of the past 10 financial years; if so, what (i) number of contracts were signed, (ii) was the date on which each contract was signed, (iii) was the duration of each contract, (iv) services did the company render and (v) was the monetary value of each contract in each case; (2) whether any irregular expenditure relating to the contracts was recorded and/or condoned in each case; if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
30 November 2018 - NW3452
Lotriet, Prof A to ask the Minister in the Presidency
(1)(a) On what date did her Office last conduct an audit of artwork owned by Government which is under the curatorship of her Office and (b) what are the details of each artwork under the curatorship of her Office according to the Generally Recognised Accounting Practice 103; (2) Whether any artworks under under the curatorship of her Office have gone missing (a) in each of the past five financial years and (b) since 1 April 2018; if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
A) The Department of Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation does not own any artwork.
B) Not Applicable.
2. Not Applicable
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21 November 2018 - NW3158
Mente-Nkuna, Ms NV to ask the Minister in the Presidency
a) What is the purpose of the Management Performance Assessment Tool (MPAT) in the annual evaluation cycle, (b) has the MPAT achieved its objective since it was established in 2011 and (c) what is the total cost of the MPAT in each year since 2011?
Reply:
a) The purpose of the Management Performance Assessment Tool (MPAT) is to improve management practices within the National and Provincial Departments through the monitoring of defined standards and raising of awareness amongst departmental management. To facilitate the learning and improvement MPAT also identified and captured good practices in 42 case studies and had various events to disseminate the learnings. Some department have made MPAT scores part of their Annual Performance Plans and individual Performance Agreements however MPAT is not part of an annual evaluation cycle.
b) The theory of change of MPAT identified that the compliance to policy requirements would result in the improvement of management practices. The baseline data for the number of departments that achieving at least 3 in 50% of the standards assessed by MPAT was 38% in 2013 and this improved to 75% in 2017. An independent implementation evaluation of MPAT in 2015 indicated that “Evidence shows that 97.8% of accounting officers surveyed consider MPAT results to be useful to some extent. Departments tend to utilise these results for raising awareness of management practice strengths and weaknesses, accountability as well as for undertaking improvements and corrections”.
c) The following is a breakdown of the MPAT system development and maintenance cost included in the unit’s cost above:
Year |
Cost |
2012 |
561 742,13 |
2013 |
633 305,13 |
2014 |
790 075,57 |
2015 |
470 142,25 |
2016 |
325 136,77 |
Grand Total |
2 780 401,85 |
Approved |
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Approved as amended |
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Dr NC Dlamini-Zuma Minister in the Presidency: Planning Monitoring and Evaluation |
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