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08 December 2020 - NW2470

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Steyn, Ms A to ask the Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development

What (a) number of farms have been bought for land reform purposes in the Ngaka Modiri Molema District Municipality since inception of the Recapitalisation and Development (RECAP) Programme of her department up to the latest specified date for which information is available, (b) is the breakdown for each local municipality, (c) what (i) is the (aa) name of the farm, (bb) the name of previous owner and (cc) for what amount was the specified land bought and (ii) are the GPS coordinates of each specified farm; (2) what (a) is the name of each current beneficiary/project and (b) are the contact details of each beneficiary; (3) whether each farm received RECAP assistance; if not, why not; if so, what amount?

Reply:

1. (a) 69 farms

(b) Please refer to Annexure A

(c) (i) (aa),(bb),(cc) Please refer to Annexure A

(ii) Please refer to Annexure A

2. (a),(b) Please refer to attached Annexure A

(3) Please refer to attached Annexure A

ANNEXURE A: NA-Ques 2470 of 2020 Written- Land Reform farms in Ngaka Modiri Molema District Municipality

1 (b)

Breakdown for Each Local Municipality

(c) (i )(aa)

Name of Farm

1(c) (i) (bb)

Previous Owner / Seller

1(c) (i) (cc)

Purchase Price

1(c)(ii)

2(a)


Name of Each Current Beneficiary/Project

2(b)

Contact Details of Each Beneficiary

(3)

District

Local Municipality

Farm Name

Farm Description

   

Y Coordinate

X Coordinate

   

Recap Assistance Received (Yes / No)

If Recap Not Received - Why Not

Recap Amount

Ngaka Modiri Molema

Tswaing Local Municipality

Klippan

Portion 1 and 2 of the farm Klippan 305 IO

BasadiGopolang Agricultural Primary Co-operative Limited

R 3 109 250,00

-26,6401673267516

25,5189109919461

Mr. Thatayaone Justice Ramagapu

0836905294

No

Limited financial resources

N/A

Ngaka Modiri Molema

Mahikeng Local Municipality

Zeeokovallei&Wonderhoek

Portion 31 of the farm Zeekoeievallei 83 JO, Remaining Extent of the farm Wonderhoek 70 JO and Portion 3 of the farm Wonderhoek 70 JO

Coen Lamprecht Familie Trust

R 10 850 000,00

-25,7338794180693;-25,7108133593971

25,9688017373869;25,9786168624267

Mr PM Keebine

0824211943

No

Limited financial resources

N/A

Ngaka Modiri Molema

Tswaing Local Municipality

Klippan

Portion 10 (Portion of Portion 5) of the farm Klippan 133 IO, Portion 13 (Portion of Portion 1) of the farm Klippan 133 IO and the Remaining Extent Portion 1 of the farm Klippan 133 IO

JDH & MS Hattingh

R 6 340 000,00

-26,4370125575232

25,6505403145472

Mr GS Nthoesane

0824224626

No

Limited financial resources

N/A

Ngaka Modiri Molema

Mahikeng Local Municipality

Blaauwboskuil

Remaining Extent of the farm Blaauwboskuil 278 IO and Portion 1 of the farm Blaauwboskuil 278 IO

JDH & MS Hattingh

R 4 800 000,00

-26,5252988658028

25,5636037627826

Mr GG Ngakantsi

0834710594

No

Limited financial resources

N/A

Ngaka Modiri Molema

Mahikeng Local Municipality

Bultfontein

Portion 8 of the farm Bultfontein 92 JO

Coen Lamprecht Familie Trust

R 7 100 000,00

-25,798035165495

25,8605468912663

Mr TN Tshukutswane

0825938907

No

Limited financial resources

N/A

Ngaka Modiri Molema

Kgetlengrivier Local Municipality

Rondavelskraal

Portion 58 of the farm Twyfelspoort 412 JP; Portion 42 of the farm Twyfelspoort 412 JP; Portion 0 of the farm Doornfontein 375 JP and Remaining Extent of Portion 103 of the farm Rondavelskraal 290 JP

Defensive Play Properties 55 (Pty) Ltd

R 17 480 000,00

-25,6166210859434;-25,5873794199592; -25,6158037653454

26,4923461844758; 26,502523196319; 26,4888273885341

Mr A Aphane (Aphamo Pty, Ltd)

0835576605

No

Limited financial resources

N/A

Ngaka Modiri Molema

Ratlou Local Municipality

Kliparani and Vryhof

Remaining Extent and Portion 2 of the farm Kliparani 519 IO and Portion 2 of the farm Vryhof 518 IO

JC & ES Gouws

R 27 130 000,00

-25,9943458929839; -26,0100329365053

25,3855073980703; 25,4313374707926

Mr Aobakwe Anthony Nthwane ; Mr Ofentse Moeng and Shepstone Farming Projects

0780141326 &0817975885

No

Limited financial resources

N/A

Ngaka Modiri Molema

Tswaing Local Municipality

Leeuwpan

Portion 2 and Portion 6 of the farm Leeuwpan 279 IO

FJC Visser cc

R 6 200 000,00

-26,5040665145512

25,6026475907336

Mr. Tshepo John Tefo

0604113145

No

Limited financial resources

N/A

Ngaka Modiri Molema

Ditsobotla Local Municipality

Vlakplaats&Ruigtelaagte

Portion 2 (Portion of Portion 1) of the farm Vlakplaats 335 JP and Remaining Extent of Portion 1 of the farm Ruigtelaagte 353 JP

Peter Carroll CC

R 18 300 000,00

-25,9079742497533; -25,9397076693522

26,1051740006355; 26,1186668058272

Mr. Motshwarateu Innocent Mokoka

0785332402

No

Limited financial resources

N/A

Ngaka Modiri Molema

Ratlou Local Municipality

Kameelbult and Doornbult

Remaining Extent of Portion 0 of the farm Kameelbult 604 IO and Portion 9 of the farm Doornbult 603 IO

Jacobus Petrus Pieterse & Anna JacobaStefina Pieterse

R 7 460 000,00

-26,6354282892023; -26,6144623848162

25,0395601438796; 25,0716249348379

Mr. Morapedi Prince Molema

0839955227

No

Limited financial resources

N/A

Ngaka Modiri Molema

Tswaing Local Municipality

Vrischgewaagd

Remaining Extent of Portion 4 of the farm Vrischgewaagd 168 IO

Bazuidenhout Trust

R 4 605 000,00

-26,5637927544285

25,4269481809042

Mr. Lungile Malo, Mr IterelengJemisDithobiso and Mr Molatlwegi Shadrack Femela

0792916483

No

Limited financial resources

N/A

Ngaka Modiri Molema

Tswaing Local Municipality

Villiershoop

Portion 2 and Remaining Extent of Portion 3 of the farm Villiershoop 277 IO

JA Coetzee

R 5 100 000,00

-26,5164404152654

25,544477652356

Molam’s Farming (Pty) Ltd

0784121233 &0784828642

No

Limited financial resources

N/A

Ngaka Modiri Molema

Ratlou Local Municipality

Welverdiend

Portion 2 & 4 of the farm Welverdiend 608 IO

L Bester / ZellehenBoerdery cc

R 8 600 000,00

-26,6188218314617

25,134090276882

Mr Israel Thebe Thoka

0724077497

Yes

 

R 5 872 191,00

Ngaka Modiri Molema

Mahikeng Local Municipality

Kliparani

Portion 1 (Remaining Extent) of the farm Kliparani 519 IO

KliparaniBoerdery Trust

R 16 260 000,00

-26,0270103702327

25,3822729252702

Mr. Ramodisa Elias Monaisa and Clement Manyaneng

0635355961 & 067374 4915

No

Limited financial resources

N/A

Ngaka Modiri Molema

Ratlou Local Municipality

Mooiplaats

Portion 1, Remaining Extent of Portion 8, Portion 9 (a Portion of Portion 5) and the Remaining Extent of Portion 16 of the farm Mooiplaats 511 IO

JS & HJE Muller

R 4 100 000,00

-26,1443657786885

25,4408111238398


Kabelo Project Primary Co-Operative Limited

0730644057

Yes

 

R 3 890 037,37

Ngaka Modiri Molema

RamotshereMoiloa Local Municipality

Olifantshoek

Ptn 1 of the farm Leeuw Bosch 252 IN, Ptn 1 of the far Olifantshoek 237 IN

Kelley Farming Estates

R 7 670 000,00

-26,1402116076599; -26,1154166385801

24,843851039417; 24,8280897940244

Reamogetse Farming Projects CC

0711913028

No

Limited financial resources

N/A

Ngaka Modiri Molema

Mahikeng Local Municipality

De Wig of Kuil

Remaining Extent of the Farm De Wig of Kuil 77 JO

Raymond Street Properties

R 7 450 000,00

-25,7482523073159

25,7185532051125

Mr. Ramosala Matthews Molete

0724848453

No

Limited financial resources

N/A

Ngaka Modiri Molema

Ratlou Local Municipality

Airdale&Soete-Rus

Farm Airdale 80 IN and Remaining Extent of the Farm Soete-Rus 394 IN

Airedale Boerdery (Pty) Ltd

R 20 573 986,20

-26,0285107290357; -25,9839625704984

24,4095759346885; 24,4410605665465

Dr.Mathapelo Rosalina Motse and Mr. Goitseone Ducky Mantsi

0836286632 & 0825611657

No

Limited financial resources

N/A

Ngaka Modiri Molema

Mahikeng Local Municipality

Buffelsfontein

Remaining Extent of the farm Buffelsfontein 299 JP

GeenthuizBoerdery cc

R 5 400 000,00

-25,659141427955

26,0816393470908

Mr. Bafana S Gwebu

0633853854

No

Limited financial resources

N/A

Ngaka Modiri Molema

Ditsobotla Local Municipality

Bethlehem

Portion 21 (A Portion of Portion 7) of the Farm Bethlehem 75 IO and Portion 23 (A Portion of Portion 21) of the Farm Bethlehem 75 IO

Grobbelaar Coert& Suzanne

R 4 500 000,00

-26,1322395116633

25,9426774882099

Gasetswele Organ Serema

0839757474

No

Limited financial resources

N/A

Ngaka Modiri Molema

Ditsobotla Local Municipality

Wildfontein

Portion 16 & 17 of the Farm Wildfontein 201 IP

Johannes Alidaris Venter

R 3 300 000,00

-26,3029382815564

26,5353583099846

Mmolayi and Ramadie families Tsoga re Dire CPA)

0632219659

No

Limited financial resources

N/A

Ngaka Modiri Molema

Tswaing Local Municipality

Diamant Aar &Wildebeestpan

Portion 1 of the Farm Diamant Aar 200 IO & Portion 2 of the Farm Wildebeestpan 201 IO

Roux Coenraad Jacobus Le

R 9 400 000,00

-26,6357725391886; -26,6489534541149

25,4722435648332; 25,4735366377044

Mr.N M Matshogo

0711817035/ 0604476556

Yes

 

R 11 278 217,00

Ngaka Modiri Molema

Ditsobotla Local Municipality

Blaauwbank

Portion1 of the Farm Blaauwbank 414 JO

Coen Lamprecht Familie Trust

R 5 000 000,00

-26,0206556870814

25,8922796284327

Mr. SL Mokgethi

0781067659

Yes

 

R 9 164 564,00

Ngaka Modiri Molema

RamotshereMoiloa Local Municipality

Doornkraal

Remaining Extent of Portion 3 & Portion 6 of the Farm Doornkraal 110 JP

Squirewood Investments 46 (Pty)Ltd

R 8 500 000,00

-25,5164620958027

26,419333864575

Mr Letsepe Joseph MboweniBridoon Trade and Invest 34 T/A Refiloe farming

0827447447

Yes

 

R 4 102 925,59

Ngaka Modiri Molema

Mahikeng Local Municipality

Kareebosch

Remaining Extent of Portion 1 and Remaining Extent of the Farm Kareebosch 90 JO

KareeboschBoere cc

R 18 000 000,00

-25,8096940673458

25,9748335724001

Metsiatsile Agricultural Holdings (Pty) Ltd

0834585722

No

Limited financial resources

N/A

Ngaka Modiri Molema

Ratlou Local Municipality

Wonderfontein

Remaining Extent of Portion 7, Portion 11 (Portion of Portion 4) and Portion 12 (Portion of Portion 5) of the Farm Wonderfontein 617 IO

Barend Petrus Gerhardus Van Vreden

R 2 800 000,00

-26,7910976615695

25,0807903971393

Mr. Mosala

0839229898

No

Limited financial resources

N/A

Ngaka Modiri Molema

Ratlou Local Municipality

Kameelbult

Remaining Extent of Portion 7 (A Portion of Portion 6) and Portion 18 (A Portion of Portion7) of the Farm Kameelbult 604 IO

Centurion Body Manufacturers (Pty) Ltd

R 4 500 000,00

-26,6164830634779

25,0624147709543

Mr Riet

0839229898

No

Limited financial resources

N/A

Ngaka Modiri Molema

Tswaing Local Municipality

Klippan

Remaining Extent; Remaining Extent of Portion 3 and Portion 5 (A Portion of Portion 3) of the Farm Klippan 305 IO

CarelIzak Jacobus Le Roux & Salome Le Roux

R 8 000 000,00

-26,611817867546

25,5032115782716

Mr. Doki Isaac Moleleki

0725210963

Yes

 

R 9 050 612,00

Ngaka Modiri Molema

Tswaing Local Municipality

Bossieslaagte

Remaining Extent of Portion 1 & Portion 7 of the Farm Bossieslaagte 369 IO

Coenraad Frederick Nel & Leonie Nel

R 5 700 000,00

-26,8647091483281

25,6467178780434

Mr. MS Mosiako

0822906145

Yes

 

R 7 726 315,00

Ngaka Modiri Molema

Tswaing Local Municipality

De Klipdrift

Remaining Extent of Portion 75 of the Farm De Klipdrift 295 IO

Lucas Jacobus Jansen Van Vuuren & Catharina Aletta Jansen Van Vuuren

R 4 530 000,00

-26,5621304356886

25,8027836714251

Mr.MMarumola

0735117993

Yes

 

R 6 365 977,08

Ngaka Modiri Molema

RamotshereMoiloa Local Municipality

Kalkfontein

Portion 4 of the Farm Kalkfontein 341 JP

JC Dreyer Trust

R 9 000 000,00

-25,8207491003461

26,3283408708022

Mr. IP Senna

0735625460

No

Limited financial resources

N/A

Ngaka Modiri Molema

Ditsobotla Local Municipality

Strydfontein

Portion 19 (Portion of Portion 18) of the Farm Strydfontein 326 JP

Hendrik George Janse Van Rensburg

R 2 850 000,00

-25,8108798612025

26,1157651491228

Mr. Mohlopheki Andrew Mabaso

0767942501

No

Limited financial resources

N/A

Ngaka Modiri Molema

Tswaing Local Municipality

Rietkolk

Remaining Extent of Portion 4 of the Farm Rietkolk 99 IO

Anthony Charles Mathews

R 3 200 000,00

-26,3077354386452

25,6543924048205

Retlhabele renewable energy

0822020434

No

Limited financial resources

N/A

Ngaka Modiri Molema

Ratlou Local Municipality

Shaftsbury

Remaining Extent of the Farm Shaftsbury 561 IO

Mr & Mrs Wessels

R 6 900 000,00

-26,2181236348503

25,280415383751

Mr. T Makodi

0710290440

No

Limited financial resources

N/A

Ngaka Modiri Molema

Ditsobotla Local Municipality

Grootfontein

Portion 52, 61, 62, 69 (Portion of Portion 68), 70 (Portion of Portion 66), 85 (Portion of Portion 6), 65 (Portion of Portion 43), 67 (Portion of Portion 44), 0.924242 share in the Remaining Extent of Portion 38 and 0.666666 share in Portion 53 of the Farm Grootfontein 115 JO

GrootfonteinBoerderyBeleggings Proprietary Limited

R 11 500 000,00

-25,9323331472393

25,8753084147123

Mr. Dipale

0834339743

Yes

 

R 7 510 862,00

Ngaka Modiri Molema

RamotshereMoiloa Local Municipality

Logaga

Remainder of Portion 1 of the Farm Logaga 124 KP

Cronje Samuel Jacobus

R 3 000 000,00

-24,9855512114421

25,9967628591335

Mr.S S Seleka

0723339316

No

Limited financial resources

N/A

Ngaka Modiri Molema

Tswaing Local Municipality

Tarantaalkraal&Wonderfontein

Remaining Extent of Portion 1 & Portion 2 (Portion of Portion 1) of the Farm Tarantaalkraal 210 IO and Remaining Extent of Portion 1 of the Farm Wonderfontein 211 IO

CorwilFamilie Trust

R 7 000 000,00

-26,7947664332885; -26,8083166169437

25,1381220667191; 25,1182358693972

Mr. Sebogodi

0828205217

No

Limited financial resources

N/A

Ngaka Modiri Molema

Ratlou Local Municipality

Doornhoek;Valleifontein&Rooigrond

Remaining Extent of Portion 20 of the Farm Doornhoek 305 JP, Remaining Extent of Portion 136 of the Farm Valleifontein 113 JO and Plot 47 Rooigrond JO

Catwalk Investments 453 (Pty) Ltd

R 22 600 000,00

-25,6962017574137; -25,9220095162

26,1394193451774; 25,8305485919401

Mr. Sebego( Akan Grand Broilers (PTY) LTD) & Mr. Mahlase (Ditloga (PTY) LTD)

0826572885 & 0747568033

No

Limited financial resources

N/A

Ngaka Modiri Molema

Ratlou Local Municipality

Homewood

Remaining Extent of Portion 2, Portion 5, 7, 8 and Portion 14 (Portion of Portion 4) of the Farm Homewood 607 IO

Petrus Erasmus Johannes Vorster

R 23 300 000,00

-26,6153252066887

25,1120496934916

Mr. M Malo

0826824041

No

Limited financial resources

N/A

Ngaka Modiri Molema

Ditsobotla Local Municipality

Mooimeisiefontein

Remaining Extent of Portion 31 and 25 of the Farm Mooimeisiefontein 118 JO

The Trustees Of The Jewee Trust

R 4 800 000,00

-26,018309161179

25,8427668452901

Mr. Mbiya

0716350413

Yes

 

R 6 956 469,00

Ngaka Modiri Molema

Ratlou Local Municipality

Stoneham

Remaining Extent of Portion 2 of the Farm Stoneham 507 IO

Johannes Badenhorst& Elsie Badenhorst

R 2 200 000,00

-26,1685579373412

25,5251049331385

Mr. Mpambane

0737775331

Yes

 

R 7 094 066,00

Ngaka Modiri Molema

Ratlou Local Municipality

Corsica

Portion 6 of the Farm Corsica 219 IO

The Trustees From Time To Time Of Wenheimtrust

R 4 700 000,00

-26,7760385501353

25,243091369123

Mr. Wittes

0837310230

No

Limited financial resources

N/A

Ngaka Modiri Molema

Ratlou Local Municipality

Graspan

Remaining Extent of Portion 1 of the Farm Graspan 217 IO

Graspan Trust

R 3 100 000,00

-26,8006072239507

25,269835509493

Mr. Mothusi

0728346418

Yes

 

R 9 747 152,64

Ngaka Modiri Molema

Ratlou Local Municipality

Corsica

Portion 8 of the Farm Corsica 209 IO

Johanna Catharina Magrietha Venter

R 6 400 000,00

-26,7932206075256

25,2539648286928

Ms. T P.Mfaladi (Tlamelo Fresh Produce CC)

0738173780

Yes

 

R 2 543 004,67

Ngaka Modiri Molema

Ratlou Local Municipality

Emmanuel; Mooimeisjesfontein&Blaauwbank

Farm Emmanuel 416 JO, Remaining Extent of Portion 37 of the Farm Mooimeisjesfontein 118 JO and the Remaining Extent of the Farm Blaauwbank 414 JO

Johannes JurieLouw

R 17 000 000,00

-25,9937137597182; -26,0146827954238

25,8614425232436; 25,8755745481984

Dricon Trading 48 CC & Mr. W Tshabalala

0782593801& 0781876681

Yes

 

R 8 803 523,54

Ngaka Modiri Molema

RamotshereMoiloa Local Municipality

Bronkhorstfontein

Portion 9 (Portion of Portion 2), Portion 7 (Portion of Portion 6), Remaining Portion of Portion 6 (Portion of Portion 1) and Portion 16 (Portion of Portion 5) of the Farm Bronkhorstfontein 312 JP

Izak Petrus Mouton & Jacob Maria Mouton

R 4 800 000,00

-25,7889757602013

26,2807973118784

Mr. M Mokwena

0713720029

No

Limited financial resources

N/A

Ngaka Modiri Molema

Ditsobotla Local Municipality

Gemsbokvlaakte

Remaining Extent of the Farm Gemsbokvlaakte 399 JN

Johannes Gerhardus Niemann

R 9 500 000,00

-25,8895947769863

24,5096065317307

BarolongboMariba

 

No

Limited financial resources

N/A

Ngaka Modiri Molema

RamotshereMoiloa Local Municipality

Straatsdrift

Portions 13, 22, 37 (Portion of Portion 18) and Remaining Extent of Portion 19 of the Farm Straatsdrift 74 JP

PropatiqueInv 1015 Cc

R 3 900 000,00

-25,3106059878836

26,4361860196877

Mr. A Khan

0780916644

No

Limited financial resources

N/A

Ngaka Modiri Molema

Ditsobotla Local Municipality

Trekdrift

Remaining Extent of Portion 26 and Portion 31 of the Farm Trekdrift 360 JP

Dawid Johannes Jacobs

R 1 700 000,00

-25,9043918446099

26,0212851849571

Mr. O Medupe

0731970208

No

Limited financial resources

N/A

Ngaka Modiri Molema

Ratlou Local Municipality

Haakdooren

Remaining Extent of the Farm HaakdoorenVlei 63 JN

Johhannes Petrus Daniel Maree

R 6 350 000,00

-25,9185215823103

24,5273980223875

BarolongboMariba

 

No

Limited financial resources

N/A

Ngaka Modiri Molema

Ratlou Local Municipality

Rooidammetjie

Portion 10 ( Portion of Portion 9) and Remaining Extent of Farm Rooidammetjie 501 IO

Tekett BK

R 1 938 430,70

-26,119751997283

25,552544429016

Mr. M Kgantsi

0768711240

No

Limited financial resources

N/A

Ngaka Modiri Molema

Ditsobotla Local Municipality

Twee BuffelsGeschiet

Portions 5, 6, 19, 37 & 48 of the Farm Twee BuffelsGeschiet 42 IP

Johanna Catherina Magdalena Koekemoer

R 2 387 000,00

-26,1734064201156

26,4377041841902

Mr. Motswenyane

0787175013

Yes

 

R 2 908 678,12

Ngaka Modiri Molema

Ditsobotla Local Municipality

Treurfontein

Remaining Extent of Portion 1 of the Farm Treurfontein 73 IP

Gideon Gerhardus Jacobs

R 2 200 000,00

-26,342290205626

26,2774991950439

Mr. K Molete

0825472352

No

Limited financial resources

N/A

Ngaka Modiri Molema

RamotshereMoiloa Local Municipality

Straatsdrift

Portion 16, Portion 41 (A Portion of Portion 18), Portion 36 (A Portion of Portion 18) and Remaining Extent of Portion 18 of the Farm Straatsdrift 74 JP

Danie Fourie Familie Trust

R 3 394 523,00

-25,2967022489734

26,4247489329635

Mr. A Khan

0780916644

No

Limited financial resources

N/A

Ngaka Modiri Molema

RamotshereMoiloa Local Municipality

Rietfontein

Portion 16 (A Portion of Portion 15) of the Farm Rietfontein 54 IP

BEZI INV PTY LTD

R 11 600 000,00

-26,2643517280756

26,0950842130225

Dr. O Mfikwe (Elicidor 77)

0823542402

Yes

 

R 5 517 016,10

Ngaka Modiri Molema

Tswaing Local Municipality

Welverdiend

Portion 2 & 9 of the Farm Welverdiend 304 IO

Christina Le Roux

R 4 935 000,00

-26,5384215253569

25,5418912821305

Mr.LJ Molefe

0717986101

No

Limited financial resources

N/A

Ngaka Modiri Molema

Ditsobotla Local Municipality

Elizabeth

Portion 3 & 4 of the Farm Elizabeth 357 JP

Mr & Mrs Dreyer

R 6 000 000,00

-25,9632120453015

25,9964268446741

Mr. K Mogwe

0836555827

No

Limited financial resources

N/A

Ngaka Modiri Molema

Ratlou Local Municipality

Dover

Portion 2,3,4,6 and Remaining Extent of the Farm Dover 209 JO

VIZIRAMA 176 PTY LTD

R 22 000 000,00

-25,9309459847225

25,1714612734234

Mr. S Mohapi& Mrs. Tlatsana

0787470174 & 0833428852

No

Limited financial resources

N/A

Ngaka Modiri Molema

Ratlou Local Municipality

Wegdraai / Krom Spruit

Farm Wegdraai (Portion 2 & Extent of Wegdraai 205 and Portion 2 of Krom Spruit 212

ANDRIES STEPHANUS NIEMANN

R 12 730 000,00

-26,043466017; -26,0860855547318

24,5590731070001; 24,5681717264173

Ernest Mocumi - Barolong Bo Mariba

 

No

Limited financial resources

N/A

Ngaka Modiri Molema

Ditsobotla Local Municipality

Sterkfontein

Portion 8 (Portion of Portion 1) of the Farm Sterkfontein 155 IP

CATHARINA MARIA BOSMAN

R 2 400 000,00

-26,2343772010616

26,5056593804866

Mr. G Mokoto

0743311017

Yes

 

R 2 590 899,77

Ngaka Modiri Molema

RamotshereMoiloa Local Municipality

Trekdrift

Portion 33 of the Farm Trekdrift 360 JP

HESTER SOPHIA JOHANNA GELDENHUYS

R 3 400 000,00

-25,9131912864132

26,0142527017864

Mr.KRakate

0826104132

Yes

 

R 2 173 600,00

Ngaka Modiri Molema

RamotshereMoiloa Local Municipality

Klippan

Portion 16, 17 & 18 (Portion of Portion 12) of the Farm Klippan 13 IP &Schaapplaats 14 IP

LAND & AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT BANK OF SOUTH AFRICA

R 7 170 000,00

-26,0215076004763; -26,0643364580311

26,4429005270186; 26,3972262135177

BashaBalemirui

0766229955

Yes

 

R 3 475 117,70

Ngaka Modiri Molema

RamotshereMoiloa Local Municipality

Twyfelhoek

Portion 1 of the Farm Twyfelhoek 62 JO

JOHANNES COENRAAD LAMPRECHT

R 4 600 000,00

-25,6565308488299

25,7921249800836

Mr. Molamu

0725727572

No

Limited financial resources

N/A

Ngaka Modiri Molema

Ditsobotla Local Municipality

Nooitgedacht

Remainder of the Farm Nooitgedacht 131 IP

VETPAN LANDGOED CC

R 8 728 000,00

-26,0732952793317

26,7552549671129

Mr. Mocwiri

0822535427

Yes

 

R 3 771 758,00

Ngaka Modiri Molema

Tswaing Local Municipality

Schoongezigt

Portion 1 of the Farm Schoongezigt 120 IO

CHRISTIAAN JOHAN VAN NIEKERK

R 4 400 000,00

-26,3769167513196

25,6421708491718

Mr. RO Lerole

0827497524

No

Limited financial resources

N/A

Ngaka Modiri Molema

Tswaing Local Municipality

Rietkolk

Farm Rietkolk 423 IO

JOHANNES JACOB FREDERIK VAN JAARSVELD

R 2 000 000,00

-26,2682305647484

25,7246322465744

Mr. T Leteane

0825735238

No

Limited financial resources

N/A

Ngaka Modiri Molema

RamotshereMoiloa Local Municipality

Willowpark

Remaining Portion of the farm Willowpark 41 JO

OCKERT ANDRIES VAN WYK

R 3 000 000,00

-25,5175917272889

25,9563979814552

Mr. O Motlogelwa

0782203002

No

Limited financial resources

N/A

Ngaka Modiri Molema

Ditsobotla Local Municipality

Trekdrift

Portion 4 of the Farm Trekdrift 360 JP

MATTHYS CHRISTOFFEL DE KOKER

R 7 200 000,00

-25,9311730475607

25,9974653927573

Mrs. Mochwane

0664221031

Yes

 

R 2 488 980,00

Ngaka Modiri Molema

Ditsobotla Local Municipality

Elizabeth

Portion 5 and Remainder of Portion of the Farm Elizabeth 357 JP

JACOB PIETER DREYER

R 5 722 000,00

-25,9825194659008

26,0108741171443

Xolani Makhakha

0722022290

No

Limited financial resources

N/A

08 December 2020 - NW2534

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Steyn, Ms A to ask the Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development

What (a) total number of farms have been bought for land reform purposes in the Gert Sibande District Municipality since the inception of the Recapitalisation and Development Programme of her department up to the latest specified date for which information is available and (b) is the breakdown of each (i) local municipality, (ii) farm name, (iii) name of previous owner, (iv) amount that the land was bought for, (v) GPS coordinates of the farm, (vi) name of current beneficiary/project name and (vii) contact details of current beneficiary; (2) whether each farm received recapitalisation and development programme assistance; if not, why not; if so, what amount?

Reply:

1. (a) 161 farms bought for land reform purpose.

(b) (i),(ii),(iii),(iv),(v),(vi),(vii) Please refer to Annexure A.

2. Please refer to Annexure A.

08 December 2020 - NW2543

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Clarke, Ms M to ask the Minister of Public Service and Administration

What security processes has the Government implemented in terms of e-governance systems so that the systems are not compromised?

Reply:

The Department of Public Service and Administration is mandated by section 94 of the Public Service Regulations toissue the information security standard for the public service, after consultation with the relevant Ministers.

On the 2nd of June 2017 the DPSA and GITOC Security Committee (SCISS) issued the ICT Security Guidelines for implementation by the national and provincial departments within their respective departments.

The purpose of these ICT Security guidelines is to create an enabling ICT security environment and to address the security risks and weaknesses in e-governance systems.

Section 11 of the DPSA ICT Security Guidelines particularly covers the aspects of access management and acquisition of information systems as they relate to securing e-governance systems.

The ICT Security Guidelines cover a number of areas in relation to securing e-governance systems. Those include:

Section 11.7 – Information Systems Acquisitions, Development & Maintenance

Section 11.6 – Access Management

Section 11.10 – Third Party Management

Section 11.11 – Compliance

Section 11.12 – Intellectual Property Rights

The DPSA ICT Security Guidelines are currently being converted into a Public Service Information Security Standard to strengthen compliance.

End

08 December 2020 - NW2542

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Clarke, Ms M to ask the Minister of Public Service and Administration

What are the details of cases of misconduct that were reported in (a) his department and (b) each province with regard to (i) insubordination, (ii) negligence and/or failure to comply with procurement procedures, (iii) dereliction of duty, (iv) intimidation, (v) abuse of sick leave, (vi) being drunk on duty, (vii) insolent behaviour (viii) failure to declare previous misconducts, (ix) prejudice and disrespect and (x) theft, fraud and bribery?

Reply:

The following information is based on the 4th quarter FOSAD reports received from the Department of Public Service and Administration and the Provinces:

a) Department of Public Service and Administration:

(i) Insubordination:

Name of Department

No. of officials

Cost

Reason for disciplinary action being instituted

Period of suspension

Status of the case

Reasons for the case not to be concluded

DPSA

1

None

Insubordination

None

Sourcing a new chairperson

Sourcing a new chairperson

(ii)- (x) No cases reported.

b) Provinces:

The offences (i) to (x) are reflected in the table below.

Provinces

Name of Department

No. of officials

Cost

Reasons for disciplinary action being instituted

Period of suspension

Reasons for case not be concluded

Eastern Cape

DSRAC

2

R 1 439 542,80

R 1 194 770,3

(ii)Negligence and/or failure to comply with procurement procedures

281 days each employee

Interference with investigation x 2

 Free State

COGTA

2

None

(i)Insubordination

None

Not indicated

 

Pubic Roads and Transport

1

R 258 744,64

(i)Insubordination

88 days

Uplifted on 15 May 2020

 

Office of the Premier

1

R 1 023 645,00

(x) theft, fraud and bribery

365 days

Postponement

 

Health

2

R 25 189,58

R30 567,96

(x) theft, fraud and bribery

60 days each employee

Suspension uplifted

 

Education

2

R 156 294,81

R 214 091,01

(x) theft, fraud and bribery

425 days each employee

The matter has been finalised, awaiting finding of the chairperson

 

Public Works and Infrastructure

7

R 108 680,88

R126 152,78

R 126 152,78

R 195 454,00

(x) theft, fraud and bribery

23/09/2019 to date x 3, 20/12/2019 to date x 3, 16/1/2020 x 1 to date

National lockdown has hampered progress

Gauteng

Health

1

R 115 762, 68

  1. Insubordination

45 days

In progress

 

Provincial Treasury

1

n/a

  1. Insubordination

n/a

Postponement

 

Health

1

R 133 770,21

(ii)Negligence and/ or failure to comply with procurement procedures

52 days

In progress

 

Sports, Arts Culture and Recreation

2

R 637 596,75

R497 365, 86

(ii)Negligence and/ or failure to comply with procurement procedures

226 days

184 days

Ongoing/ waiting for verdict

 

Provincial Treasury

3

n/a

(ii)Negligence and/ or failure to comply with procurement procedures

n/a

Postponement

 

Provincial Treasury

2

None

(iv)Intimidation

Not indicated

Investigating officer not yet appointed

 

Health

1

n/a

(vi)Being drunk on duty

n/a

Postponement

 

Sports, Arts Culture and Recreation

1

n/a

(vi)Being drunk on duty

n/a

Postponement

KwaZulu-Natal

Education

1

R 13 378,64

(i)Insubordination

-

Pending to the outcome of hearing

 

Education

3

R 25 100,00

R12 947,84

R 55166,7

(ii)Negligence and /or failure to comply with procurement procedures

30 days

30 days

44 days

Investigation in progress

 

Human Settlement

5

R327 084,00

R269 162,00

R187 038,00

R47 634,00

R44 217,00

(ii)Negligence and /or failure to comply with procurement procedures

60 days x4

150 days

Matter part-heard and will be proceeding in mid-April.

Suspension extended x 4

 

Education

3

R 67661,5

R 17226,35

R 19287,85

R 162 508,4

R 90848,4

(x)Theft, fraud and bribery

30 days

30 days

44 days

150 days x 2

Suspension reviewed and return to work approved subject to alternative placement.

Investigation in progress x 4

 

EDTEA

3

R 46 673,00

R 63 884,05

R 58 996,15

(x)Theft, fraud and bribery

60 days each employee

Interfere with witnesses

 

Arts and Culture

1

R 710 722,05

(x)Theft, fraud and bribery

265 days

Hearing has commenced and in process.

Limpopo

Health

1

R 32 975,25

(i)Insubordination

30 days

Investigation

 

Public Works & Infrastructure

1

Not indicated

(ii)Negligence and /or failure to comply with procurement procedures

375 days

Hearing pending

 

Agriculture

2

R 697595,92

R347048,32

(ii)Negligence and /or failure to comply with procurement procedures

150 days

90 days

Under investigation x 2

 

Health

1

R 35 819,22

(iii)Dereliction of duty

150 days

Not indicated

 

Health

1

Not indicated

(iv)Intimidation

120 days

Investigation

 

Health

4

Not indicated

(x)Theft, fraud and bribery

60 days x3

30 days

Investigation

Northern Cape

Office of the Premier

3

n/a

(i)Insubordination

n/a

Matter not reported

 

Office of the Premier

3

 

(ii)Negligence and /or failure to comply with procurement procedures

 

Matter not reported

 

Office of the Premier

2

n/a

(vi)Being drunk on duty

n/a

Charge sheet forwarded to the HOD for signature

 

Office of the Premier

3

n/a

(x)Theft, fraud and bribery

48 days

Sanction pending

North West

Health

1

R 60 447,90

(ii)Negligence and /or failure to comply with procurement procedures

180 days

Under investigation

 

Agriculture

1

R 182 443,16

(iii)Dereliction of duty

2019/11/20 to date

None

 

Health

3

R 537 405,21

R 55 248,00

R 50 692,00

(iii)Dereliction of duty

270 days

Unavailability of presiding officers

 

Health

1

R 23 188,50

(x)Theft, fraud and bribery

60 days

Under investigation

Western Cape

Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport

2

n/a

(i)Insubordination

(ii)Negligence and /or failure to comply with procurement procedures

79 days

100 days

Resigned

Dismissed

End

08 December 2020 - NW881

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Cachalia, Mr G K to ask the Minister of Social Development

(1)Whether her department will offer any form of Covid-19 financial or other relief to small businesses; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details; (2) whether the Covid-19 financial or other relief will only be allocated to qualifying small businesses according to the Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act, Act 53 of 2003, as amended; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, (a) on what statutory grounds and/or provisions does she or her department rely to allocate Covid-19 financial or other relief only to small businesses according to the specified Act and (b) what form of Covid-19 financial or other relief, if any, will be made available to other small businesses?

Reply:

  1. and (2), (a) and (b)

The Department of Social Development has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Department of Small Business Development. One of the key responsibilities of DSD as per the MoU is to facilitate linkages of cooperatives to economic opportunities deriving from Social Development programmes.The department has developed a Tool on support to Co-Operatives. During Covid-19, Department of Social Development has identified Co-Operatives and other small businesses that are involved in food production and purchased food especially in the form of vegetables and fruits from them which were part of the food parcel packages. This has brought some form of reliefto these small businesses as they had access to some form of income during the height of Covid-19 Pandemic.

As a way of offering any form of Covid-19 financial or other relief to small businesses, DSD continues to link Co-Operatives to Community Nutrition and Development Centres (CNDCs) where people have access to cooked meals.

Plans are currently underway at level one to gradually openCommunity Nutrition and Development Centres in line with the current Covid-19 regulations. Small Businesses and Co-Operatives will continue from these linkages as plans to massifythis initiatives are underway within the Department of Social Development, South African Social Security Agency and National Development Agency.

08 December 2020 - NW2324

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Clarke, Ms M to ask the Minister of Public Service and Administration

Whether government departments have adhered to the monitoring tool to obtain statistics in terms of discipline management, which his department put in place in January 2012 and November 2014; if not, (a) why not and (b) what steps were taken in order to ensure that departments comply with the monitoring tool; if so, what are the relevant details?

Reply:

Yes, Government departments have adhered to the monitoring tool to obtain statistics in terms of discipline management, which the DPSA put in place in January 2012 and November 2014.

a) n/a

b) The steps taken in order to ensure compliance are:-

  • The DPSA reported non-compliance of departments to the relevant Portfolio Committee.
  • The Director-General (DG) of the DPSA addressed non-compliance of departments in the Forum of South African Directors-General and provided the Minister for the Public Service and Administration with quarterly reports, indicating those departments that did not report.
  • The DG for the DPSA followed-up with the heads of departments who omitted to submit their statistics.
  • The DPSA issued non-compliance letters (in terms of Section 16 A (4) of the Public Service Act,1994) to those departments who did not submit their statistics.
  • The Minister for the Public Service and Administration (MPSA) hosted contact sessions with Executive Authorities of those departments identified to have suspensions older than one year, where they discussed the reasons for the delay in finalizing cases and support was offered by the DPSA to rectify the situation. MPSA met with the Premier of North West, the Premier of the Northern Cape, the Premier of Kwa-Zulu Natal, the Premier of the Free State, as well as the Minister of Higher Education, Science and Technology and the Minister of Justice and Correctional Services.
  • To support departments, the discussions between the political heads were followed by workshops conducted by the DPSA. These workshops took place in the North West Province, Kwa-Zulu Natal, Mpumalanga, Free State, the Northern Cape and the Department of Correctional Services.
  • The DPSA developed a new reporting tool for precautionary suspensions, and since September, those departments with long overdue suspensions are using it to capture their information on a database that is used by the DPSA for monitoring purposes.The DPSA uses the information obtained during workshops to draft a strategy to address backlogs of disciplinary cases and to develop a Guide on Discipline Management.

End

08 December 2020 - NW1331

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Mazzone, Ms NW to ask the Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development

What (a) total number of instances of illegal invasion of land owned by her department was recorded by her department in each (i) province and (ii) of the past five financial years, (b) is the current status of occupation, (c) total number of persons are currently occupying the land and (d) steps has her department taken to remedy the situation in each specified case?

Reply:

(a)(i),(ii) The table below reflect number illegal invasion where there is human occupation on the property owned by the Department:

(a) (i) Each Province

(a) Number Instances of Illegal Invasion

(ii) of the past five financial years

   

2016/17

2017/18

2018/19

2019/20

2020/21

EC

20

   

4

15

1

FS

12

 

1

4

6

1

GP

3

   

2

1

 

KZN

43

7

2

2

23

9

LP

18

11

5

2

   

MP

6

 

1

2

1

2

NC

8

 

8

     

NW

25

1

 

4

20

 

WC

1

     

1

 

Total

136

19

17

20

67

13

(b)(c),(d) Please refer to Annexure A.

ANNEXURE A OF NA-QUES 1331 OF 2020

Province

Town Name

Parcel

Portion

Farm Name

(b) Current status of occupation

(c) total number of persons are currently occupying the land

(d) steps have her department taken)

FS

Harrismith

1903

97

Portion 97

The illegal occupiers are still in occupation

4 persons

Ministerial approval was granted for the eviction of all the occupiers. The legal process is underway.

FS

Harrismith

1903

77

Portion 77

Family occupying the farmhouse illegally.

4 persons

Eviction order was granted against Mr Mphuthi. He vacated the farm, but his immediate family is refusing to vacate.

FS

Harrismith

1903

134

Portion

Person is illegally occupying the farm

1 person

Notifications to vacate the farm were issued to Mrs Rosa Mphuthi. She refused to vacate. Ministerial approval will be sought to institute eviction proceedings against Mrs Mphuthi.

FS

Harrismith

1903

135

Portion

Person is illegally occupying the farm

1 person

Notifications to vacate the farm were issued to Mrs Rosa Mphuthi. She refused to vacate. Ministerial approval will be sought to institute eviction proceedings against Mrs Mphuthi.

FS

Harrismith

365

1

Bloemhof

The illegal occupier is still on the farm

1 person

Notification to vacate the farm was issued to Mr Hlatshwayo, in the presence of the SAPS, but he refused to vacate. He later promised to move his livestock to Ladysmith and then reneged during the lockdown period. Mr Hlatshwayo has recently agreed to vacant end of Oct 2020.

FS

Harrismith

1903

80

Portion 80

The illegal occupiers are still on the farm

2 persons

Notifications to vacate the farm were issued to Mr Mofokeng and Mr Shabangu, but they refused to vacate. Ministerial approval was granted for the initiation of eviction proceedings. The legal process is underway.

FS

Thaba'Nchu

Erf 720

0

 

Illegal occupation.

1 person

Notification to vacate was issued to Mr Hamid. Due to no co-operation, Ministerial approval will be sought to initiate eviction proceedings.

FS

Thaba'Nchu

Erf 277

0

 

Illegal occupation.

1 person

Notification to vacate was issued to Mr Hamid. Due to no co-operation, Ministerial approval will be sought to initiate eviction proceedings.

FS

Thaba'Nchu

Erf 181

0

 

Illegally occupied.

4 persons

Notification to vacate was issued. Approval is still being sought for the initiation of eviction proceedings.

FS

Bloemfontein

3000

1

Moroka

The farm is occupied illegally.

8 persons

Mr Ntheri was given notification to vacate in 2012. Due to no cooperation, eviction proceedings were initiated and are still underway.

FS

Bloemfontein

534

6

Waaikraal

Group of illegal invaders occupied the farm.

6 persons

Notifications to vacate were issued. Due to lack of cooperation, approval is still being sought for the initiation of eviction proceedings.

FS

Thaba'Nchu

116

0

Waalhoek

Land is illegally sublet.

2 persons

Notifications to vacate were issued. Due to lack of cooperation, approval is still being sought for the initiation of eviction proceedings.

GP

Pretoria

97

4

Stinkwater

Occupied - settlement

70 households

State Attorney was approached to assist with the eviction of illegal occupants. Legal papers have been drawn.

GP

Pretoria

116

 

Klipdrift

Occupied - settlement

80 households

State Attorney was approached to assist with the eviction of illegal occupants. Legal papers have been drawn and pleadings have closed and awaiting a trial date.

GP

Walkerville

333

 

Cyferfontein

Occupied - settlement

350 households

Case opened with the De Deur Police Station and is still under investigation.

LP

Burgersfort

275

R/E

Praktiseer

The invaders are still in occupation

95 households

The process to obtain approval to initiate eviction proceedings from the Minister is in progress.

LP

Burgersfort

275

1

Praktiseer

     

LP

Burgersfort

275

2

Praktiseer

     

LP

Burgersfort

367

R/E

Kalkfontein

Invaders forcefully evicted by the executive members of BakonebaMakopole CPA. The farm is not illegally occupied anymore.

Vacant

The farms are State land registered in the name of the National Government of South Africa and were not transferred to the CPA. The CPA executive committee is experiencing lawlessness as some individuals are encroaching or occupying the land without the CPA ‘s consent.

LP

Burgersfort

367

4

Kalkfontein

     

LP

Burgersfort

367

5

Kalkfontein

     

LP

Burgersfort

367

6

Kalkfontein

     

LP

Burgersfort

367

8

Kalkfontein

     

LP

Burgersfort

367

9

Kalkfontein

     

LP

Burgersfort

304

R/E

Dresden

The farm is not occupied

Vacant

Claimants requested that the state should protect the land until they finalise the land claim and to interdict the invaders. State Attorney instructed to file an interdict.

LP

Burgersfort

304

1

Dresden

     

LP

Burgersfort

262

 

Schoonheid

The farm is not occupied

Vacant

Whilst the process to obtain approval from the Minister to evict was still underway, the matter got resolved amicably and the illegal occupation ceased.

LP

Steilloop

403

R/E

Steilloop

Invaders still in occupation

45 households

The court granted an order in favour of the Department for the eviction of the intruders who encroached on the farm.

LP

Steilloop

403

1

Steilloop

     

LP

Phalaborwa

6

 

Mbaula Ranch

Invaders still in occupation

29 persons

The process to obtain approval to initiate eviction proceedings from the Minister was started.

LP

Steiloop

385

0

Steilwater

Land invaded by community members

46 households

The Department is in the process of donating the Property to Mogalakwena Local Municipality.

LP

Burgersfort

301

R/E

Vilijoenshoop

Invaders in occupation

362 households

Instruction for court order to evict the unlawful occupiers is being handled by the State Attorney.

LP

Musina

114

 

Olympie

Invader in occupation

1 person

Recommend property to be transferred to the local municipality

MP

Ermelo

267

5

Witpunt

Invaders using the farm for dwelling purposes and grazing.

7 persons

Approval memo to initiate eviction proceedings is on route to the Minister. The Msukaligwa Local Municipality and the Gert Sibande District Municipality were also engaged.

MP

Ermelo

267

7

Witpunt

Invaders using the farm for dwelling purposes and grazing.

5 persons

Approval memo to initiate eviction proceedings is on route to the Minister. The Msukaligwa Local Municipality and the Gert Sibande District Municipality were also engaged.

MP

Ermelo

273

6

Driehoek

Illegal mining. The lessees (Bambaspha Primary Agricultural Co-operative Limited do not have access onto the subject property to exercise their rights per signed Agricultural Land Lease Agre38ement.

1 company

Mashala Mining invaded the subject property and conducted open cast coal mining. The Minister granted approval for the initiation of legal proceedings in October 2019. The legal process is underway.

MP

Elukwatini

152

0

Nederlands

The invasion is still continuing through individuals allocating residential stands to unknown individuals and foreigners.

148 persons

The Department was informed by farm occupiers of illegal invasion and establishment of residential sites on the subject property. Investigation was conducted, and engagement was done with the local Traditional Authority as invaders are their subjects. A notice to Mr Nhlabathi to desist from illegally allocating residential sites on the farm was served on 28 November 2017.TheEmbuleni Traditional Authority was informed of such activities and the claimants were also engaged and are being assisted by the Commission on Restitution of Land Rights to evict the illegal occupiers. A Land Rights Enquiry is also being conducted to distinguish legitimate occupiers, claimants and labour tenants from invaders. Illegal invasion has since stopped, and regular inspections are conducted by officials from the Directorate: Property Management

MP

Delmas

556

1

Waaikraal

Permanent and temporary residential structures erected, and the local municipality is providing essential services to invaders.

63 persons

The Victor Khanye Municipality was engaged with an intention to subdivide the property and donate the affected land for human settlements.

MP

Delmas

556

6

Waaikraal

Permanent and temporary residential structures erected, and the local municipality is providing essential services to invaders.

38 persons

The Victor Khanye Municipality was engaged with an intention to subdivide the property and donate the affected land for human settlements.

NC

Kenhardt

317

1

Poortijes

Property is occupied by unauthorised persons belonging to a family, for grazing of livestock; Persons also occupy an old structure on the property, as well.

2 persons

Various engagement with family members (in person & written) to address the issue, however the issue has never fully been resolved, as some family members have refused to remove their livestock from the property/ move off the property.

The case has been referred to the State Attorney for an eviction application.

NC

Kuruman

384

1

Cropwell

Are occupied by unauthorised persons who graze their livestock, as well as reside there. (The main farmhouse has been occupied.)

2 persons

Persons were informed (in person, telephonically and through written correspondence) regarding their unauthorised occupation and use of the properties and infrastructure and were requested to vacate the properties in order to avoid legal action.

The local police were requested to assist. The processes involved in applying for and being allocated agricultural land was discussed and explained.

The illegal occupant and his legal representatives were engaged; however, they did not abide to agreements reached.

The case has been referred to the State Attorney's office to initiate eviction proceedings.

NC

Kuruman

435

3

Broughton

Are occupied by unauthorised persons who graze their livestock, as well as reside there. (The main farmhouse has been occupied.)

2 persons (same persons as on the farm Cropwell)

Persons were informed (in person, telephonically and through written correspondence) regarding their unauthorised occupation and use of the properties and infrastructure and were requested to vacate the properties in order to avoid legal action.

The local police were requested to assist. The processes involved in applying for and being allocated agricultural land was discussed and explained.

The illegal occupant and his legal representatives were engaged; however, they did not abide to agreements reached.

The case has been referred to the State Attorney's office to initiate eviction proceedings.

NC

Kuruman

1040

7

Pender

Neighbouring community members have illegally accessed and are utilising the farms for livestock grazing. Herdsmen have erected shanties on some of the Pender farms, to look after livestock belonging to unauthorised persons.

2 persons

Various meetings held with affected and involved individuals to resolve the issue. The meetings involved the authorised Pender farmers; Traditional Authority and community members from neighbouring villages; and Pender representatives & officials from the State Attorney's office.

Reports / requests for assistance to the local police, when properties were invaded, livestock was being off-loaded and/or when lessees were physically threatened.

The State Attorney's office was engaged to assist with processes to address illegal invasions.

The Office started a phased approach by forming a project team, which visited / inspected 11 Pender farms (1/3 of the total Pender farms) to establish the status on each property. Officials also met with affected, authorised lessees of those farms. (The planned inspection of the remaining farms has been delayed due to the COVID-19 outbreak.)

NC

Kuruman

1040

30

Pender

Neighbouring community members have illegally accessed and are utilising the farms for livestock grazing. Herdsmen have erected shanties on some of the Pender farms, to look after livestock belonging to unauthorised persons.

3 persons

Various meetings held with affected and involved individuals to resolve the issue (Meetings with the authorised Pender farmers; Meetings between the Traditional Authority and community members from neighbouring villages; Meetings with Pender representatives & officials from the State Attorney's office).

Reports/ requests for assistance to the local police, when properties were invaded, livestock was being off-loaded and/or when lessees were physically threatened.

The State Attorney's office was engaged to assist with processes to address illegal invasions.

The Office started a phased approach, by forming a project team, which visited / inspected 11 Pender farms (1/3 of the total Pender farms) to establish the status on each property. Officials also met with affected, authorised lessees of those farms. (The planned inspection of the remaining farms has been delayed due to the COVID-19 outbreak.)

NC

Kuruman

1040

31

Pender

Neighbouring community members have illegally accessed and are utilising the farms for livestock grazing. Herdsmen have erected shanties on some of the Pender farms, to look after livestock belonging to unauthorised persons.

3 persons

Various meetings held with affected and involved individuals to resolve the issue (Meetings with the authorised Pender farmers; Meetings between the Traditional Authority and community members from neighbouring villages; Meetings with Pender representatives & officials from the State Attorney's office).

Reports / requests for assistance to the local police, when properties were invaded, livestock was being off-loaded and/or when lessees were physically threatened.

The State Attorney's office was engaged to assist with processes to address illegal invasions.

The Office started a phased approach, by forming a project team, which visited / inspected 11 Pender farms (1/3 of the total Pender farms) to establish the status on each property. Officials also met with affected, authorised lessees of those farms. (The planned inspection of the remaining farms has been delayed due to the COVID-19 outbreak.)

NC

Kuruman

1040

32

Pender

Neighbouring community members have illegally accessed and are utilising the farms for livestock grazing. Herdsmen have erected shanties on some of the Pender farms, to look after livestock belonging to unauthorised persons.

2 persons

Various meetings held with affected and involved individuals to resolve the issue (Meetings with the authorised Pender farmers; Meetings between the Traditional Authority and community members from neighbouring villages; Meetings with Pender representatives & officials from the State Attorney's office).

Reports/ requests for assistance to the local police, when properties were invaded, livestock was being off-loaded and/or when lessees were physically threatened.

The State Attorney's office was engaged to assist with processes to address illegal invasions.

The Office started a phased approach, by forming a project team, which visited / inspected 11 Pender farms (1/3 of the total Pender farms) to establish the status on each property. Officials also met with affected, authorised lessees of those farms. (The planned inspection of the remaining farms has been delayed due to the COVID-19 outbreak.)

NC

Kuruman

1040

33

Pender

Neighbouring community members have illegally accessed and are utilising the farms for livestock grazing. Herdsmen have erected shanties on some of the Pender farms, to look after livestock belonging to unauthorised persons.

1 person

Various meetings held with affected and involved individuals to resolve the issue (Meetings with the authorised Pender farmers; Meetings between the Traditional Authority and community members from neighbouring villages; Meetings with Pender representatives & officials from the State Attorney's office).

Reports/ requests for assistance to the local police, when properties were invaded, livestock was being off-loaded and/or when lessees were physically threatened.

The State Attorney's office was engaged to assist with processes to address illegal invasions.

The Office started a phased approach, by forming a project team, which visited / inspected 11 Pender farms (1/3 of the total Pender farms) to establish the status on each property. Officials also met with affected, authorised lessees of those farms. (The planned inspection of the remaining farms has been delayed due to the COVID-19 outbreak.)

NW

Ganyesa

514

4

Brulpun

Still invaded

3 persons

The Department obtained an interim eviction order in August 2019, however it is yet to be confirmed due to subsequent postponements of hearings.

NW

Ganyesa

514

5

Brulpun

Cattle grazing - herdsman living

1 person

The Department obtained an interim eviction order in August 2019, however it is yet to be confirmed due to subsequent postponements of hearings.

NW

Ganyesa

514

6

Brulpun

Cattle grazing - herdsman living

1 person

The Department obtained an interim eviction order in August 2019, however it is yet to be confirmed due to subsequent postponements of hearings.

NW

Ganyesa

517

 

Vergelegen 517

Still invaded

1 person

The Department obtained an interim eviction order in August 2019, however it is yet to be confirmed due to subsequent postponements of hearings.

NW

Ganyesa

444

 

Vaalboschlaagte

Cattle grazing - herdsman living

2 persons

The Department obtained an interim eviction order in August 2019, however it is yet to be confirmed due to subsequent postponements of hearings.

NW

Ganyesa

444

6

Vaalboschlaagte

Cattle grazing - herdsman living

4 persons

The Department obtained an interim eviction order in August 2019, however it is yet to be confirmed due to subsequent postponements of hearings.

NW

Ganyesa

444

 

Vaalboschlaagte

Still invaded

3 persons

The Department obtained an interim eviction order in August 2019, however it is yet to be confirmed due to subsequent postponements of hearings.

NW

Ganyesa

444

 

Vaalboschlaagte

Cattle grazing - herdsman living

1 person

The Department obtained an interim eviction order in August 2019, however it is yet to be confirmed due to subsequent postponements of hearings.

NW

Ganyesa

444

2

Vaalboschlaagte

Cattle grazing - herdsman living

3 persons

The Department obtained an interim eviction order in August 2019, however it is yet to be confirmed due to subsequent postponements of hearings.

NW

Ganyesa

444

5

Vaalboschlaagte

Cattle grazing - herdsman living

4 persons

The Department obtained an interim eviction order in August 2019, however it is yet to be confirmed due to subsequent postponements of hearings.

NW

Ganyesa

444

7

Vaalboschlaagte

Cattle grazing - herdsman living

2 persons

The Department obtained an interim eviction order in August 2019, however it is yet to be confirmed due to subsequent postponements of hearings.

NW

Ganyesa

444

 

Vaalboschlaagte

Cattle grazing - herdsman living

2 persons

The Department obtained an interim eviction order in August 2019, however it is yet to be confirmed due to subsequent postponements of hearings.

NW

Ganyesa

459

2

Mamusa

Cattle grazing - herdsman living

2 persons

The Department obtained an interim eviction order in August 2019, however it is yet to be confirmed due to subsequent postponements of hearings.

NW

Ganyesa

459

4

Mamusa

Cattle grazing - herdsman living

1 person

The Department obtained an interim eviction order in August 2019, however it is yet to be confirmed due to subsequent postponements of hearings.

NW

Ganyesa

989

 

Brandystake

Cattle grazing - herdsman living

1 person

The Department obtained an interim eviction order in August 2019, however it is yet to be confirmed due to subsequent postponements of hearings.

NW

Ganyesa

415

2

Woodlands

Still invaded

1 person

The Department obtained an interim eviction order in August 2019, however it is yet to be confirmed due to subsequent postponements of hearings.

NW

Ganyesa

415

5

Woodlands

Cattle grazing - herdsman living

1 person

The Department obtained an interim eviction order in August 2019, however it is yet to be confirmed due to subsequent postponements of hearings.

NW

Ganyesa

420

 

Mellowood

Cattle grazing - herdsman living

1 person

The Department obtained an interim eviction order in August 2019, however it is yet to be confirmed due to subsequent postponements of hearings.

NW

JM

1

 88

Block C 2nd Railway Grant

Still invaded

3 persons

The Department obtained an interim eviction order in August 2019; however it is yet to be confirmed due to subsequent postponements of hearings.

NW

Mahikeng

59

2

Lanric

Still invaded

70 households

The Department obtained a Court Order on the 27 February 2019 to evict the invaders, but the Order has not been implemented yet.

NW

Mahikeng

59

30

Lanric

Still invaded

70 households

The Department obtained a Court Order on the 27 February 2019 to evict the invaders, but the Order has not been implemented yet.

NW

Mahikeng

59

4/RE

Lanric

Still invaded

70 households

The Department obtained a Court Order on the 20 March 2019 to evict the invaders, but the Order has not been implemented yet.

NW

Ganyesa

1

88

Block C 2nd Railway Grant

Still invaded

1 person

The Department has written to the invader several times but has refused to vacate and the matter is currently in the High Court between the allocated Caretaker and the invader.

NW

HN

20

6

Donkerpoort

Still invaded

3 persons

The District Office is in discussion with the invaders.

NW

Ganyesa

455

2

Randfontein

Still invaded

4 persons

The Department obtained an interim eviction order in August 2019; however, it is yet to be confirmed due to subsequent postponements of hearings.

EC

East London

870

11(of ptn 6)

Lands End

Occupied.

1 household

Meeting was held with the invader and although the invader agreed to vacant the farm, he did not honour his decision. The invader also ignored the notice to vacate farm dated 31 October 2018 which was served on him. The office will commence with legal proceedings to evict invader.

EC

East London

649

5 & 6

Hillview

Illegal occupier vacated the farm which is now occupied by approved beneficiaries

2 persons

Eviction notice dated of 5 April 2019 served and meeting held with the invader.

EC

Peddie

48

0

Buckraal

Still in occupation and refuses to vacate.

1 person

Notice to vacate served on 3 May 2019. The office will commence with legal proceedings to evict Mr Diki.

EC

Komga

161

0

Eversley

Occupied and refusing to vacate.

2 households

A meeting was convened with the Ward Councillor; the SAPS and Mr Cikolo, who refused to acknowledge receipt of notice to vacate farm. The Department has commenced with proceedings to obtain an eviction order.

The Department had also laid trespassing and housebreaking charges against Mr Cikolo. He appeared in Komga Court under Case No. CAS17/10/2019 but the case was postponed for further investigation.

EC

Berlin

2225

   

Invaded by a company doing sand mining.

1 Company

A case was reported to Berlin Police Station by AmalingeEthuAgricultural Cooperative (approved beneficiary). Notice to vacate and rehabilitate the farm was served to Mr Noko who is the owner of the invading company in February 2020.

EC

Matatiele

70

 

Mont Plaisir

Tavern Operational

1 person

Notice served to the perpetrator

EC

King Williams Town

2177

 

Siwani's

Illegal invasion

2 persons

The invaders fenced a road and are said to be relatives to both the councillor and tribal head. An attempt to have meetings with tribal authority and councillor failed because they refused, citing potential violence, as they are apparently accused by SANCO of fuelling conflict.

EC

King Williams Town

2358

 

Dongwe

 Illegal invasion

1 person

There is an ongoing court case against the invader.

EC

Mt Ayliff

97

 

Ndzongiseni

ESKOM Substation Operating

1 person

Stakeholders meeting held to plan for facilitation of Land Rights Holders Resolutions (LRHR). No LRHR were facilitated. The conclusion of a valuation report is awaited in order to calculate the compensation to be made to the affected informal land rights holders.

EC

Mthatha

   

Mqhekezweni

Illegal invasion

130 households

The SG Office was requested to assist with the boundary verification of the farm. The SG Office is still busy with the boundary verification.

EC

Mthatha

36

 

Silverton

Some sites are demarcated and some built

38 persons

Notices served to land sellers/perpetrators. Perpetrators never left the left the land after being served with notices some are busy building whilst others are residing on the land. No case of land invasion was opened.

EC

Mthatha

37

 

Sikagazo

Some sites are demarcated and some built

38 persons

Notices served to land sellers/perpetrators. Perpetrators never left the left the land after being served with notices some are busy building whilst others are residing on the land. No case of land invasion was opened.

EC

Mthatha

48

 

Lot C

Some sites are demarcated and some built

135 persons

Notices served to land sellers/perpetrators. Perpetrators never left the left the land after being served with notices some are busy building whilst others are residing on the land. No case of land invasion was opened.

EC

Mthatha

10

 

Klip Drift

Some sites are demarcated and some built

140 persons

Notices served to land sellers/perpetrators. Perpetrators never left the left the land after being served with notices some are busy building whilst others are residing on the land. No case of land invasion was opened.

EC

Mthatha

102

 

Langeni

Some sites are demarcated and some built

220 persons

Notices served to land sellers/perpetrators. Perpetrators never left the left the land after being served with notices some are busy building whilst others are residing on the land. No case of land invasion was opened.

EC

Mthatha

25

 

Lyndale

Some sites are demarcated and some built

78 persons

Notices served to land sellers/perpetrators. Perpetrators never left the left the land after being served with notices some are busy building whilst others are residing on the land. No case of land invasion was opened.

EC

Mthatha

35

 

Paynton East

Some sites are demarcated and some built

156 persons

Notices served to land sellers/perpetrators. Perpetrators never left the left the land after being served with notices some are busy building whilst others are residing on the land. No case of land invasion was opened.

EC

Mthatha

34

 

Paynton West

Some sites are demarcated and some built

95 persons

Notices served to land sellers/perpetrators. Perpetrators never left the left the land after being served with notices some are busy building whilst others are residing on the land. No case of land invasion was opened.

EC

King Williams Town

2360

 

Farm 2360

Illegal invasion

21 persons

The issue was about people who occupied RDP houses which were allocated for other people. In retaliation, the community members demarcated sites for themselves. There is a case reported to the SAPS by Chief Makinana.

EC

King Williams Town

   

Masingatha Allotment area

Illegal invasion

200 households

Letters were written to invaders to stop the invasion.

KZN

Ingwavuma

16924

0

Zamazama

The farm is currently occupied by illegal invaders.The Farm is not regularised in terms of occupation of which most has been allocated through erroneous traditional structures.

2000 households

The invaders were informed of the unlawfulness of their occupation. On the Farm Zamazama No. 16924-HV land is allocated by Tembe Traditional Authority and it has been a practise for more than 10 years. (Erroneous traditional land allocation) This land is used for commercial businesses and residential, the part that is used for commercial purposes (Skhemele informal town) is earmarked for formalisation of a town. There are applications submitted to the Department for commercial purposes, one commercial application has been approved. According to the site inspection one can be deem this property as erroneous allocated as opposed to invasion.

KZN

Ingwavuma

16637

0

Pongola West

The farm is currently occupied by illegal invaders.

3000 households

Pongola West is a surveyed unregistered land parcel consisting out of 25 components. The invaders were informed of the unlawfulness of their occupation. On this farm the land is allocated by Nyawo Traditional Authority. It has been a practice for longer than 10 years. The land occupation pattern is formed through erroneous Traditional land allocation. According to the site inspection one can deem this property as erroneous allocated as opposed to invasion.

KZN

Ingwavuma

14585

0

Topi

The farm is currently occupied by illegal invaders. The Farm is not regularised in terms of occupation of which most has been allocated through erroneous traditional structures.

300 households

The invaders were informed of the unlawfulness of their occupation.The land is allocated by Nyawo Traditional Authority. It has been a practice for longer than 10 years. (Erroneous traditional land allocation). A portion of this Farm is affected by commercial applications. Applications are at the various processing stages and the Department remains in constant engagement with the applicants. The land occupation pattern is formed through erroneous Traditional land allocation. According to the site inspection one can deem this property as erroneous allocated as opposed to invasion. The Department is also in continuous engagement with the Jozini Local Municipality to formalize the Bhambanana Township.

KZN

Ingwavuma

16455

0

Ndumu South

The farm is currently occupied by illegal invaders. The Farm is not regularised in terms of occupation of which most has been allocated through erroneous traditional structures.

400 households

The invaders were informed of the unlawfulness of their occupation.0n this farm the land is allocated by Mathenjwa Traditional Authority. It has been a practice for longer than 10 years. (Erroneous traditional land allocation). A portion of this Farm is affected by commercial applications. Applications are at the various processing stages and the Department remains in constant engagement with the applicants. The land occupation pattern is formed through erroneous Traditional land allocation. According to the site inspection one can deem this property as erroneous allocated as opposed to invasion. The Department has approved a Development Rights Agreement for 1 000 units (in-situ upgrade sustainable human settlement) and is also in continuous engagement with the Jozini Local Municipality.

KZN

Ulundi

724

4

Overvloed

Property is currently illegally occupied.

1 household

A notice to vacate was issued on the 23 June 2020 and handed to Mr Mbuso Mpungose on the 3 July 2020. The invader has since responded to the Department requesting a meeting to discuss formalizing this occupation. The Department has proposed the meeting to be held in November 2020.

KZN

Charlestown

401

1

Rondavel

The farm is currently occupied by illegal invaders.

35 households

The Department conducted a site inspection in June 2019 with the Charlestown SAPS. The matter is currently dealt with by detective Nkosi at Charlestown SAPS. Invasion has been increased, the matter has been reported to the Charlestown Police Station with Case No. 12/07/2019 and the matter is under investigation. The last communique with Detective Nkosi was on the 8th October 2020.

KZN

Newcastle

8378

0

Cecil

The farm is currently occupied by illegal invaders.

20 households

The Department conducted a site inspection in March 2019 and then reported the trespassing case (OB 638/07/2019) at the Newcastle SAPS. The SAPS is still dealing with the matter. Invasion has been increased, the matter has been reported to the Newcastle Police Station and the matter is under investigation. The Department is in constant contact with SAPS so that, the matter can be resolved urgently.

KZN

Eskhaleni

15829

0

Reserve No. 9

The farm is currently occupied by illegal invaders. The Farm is not regularised in terms of occupation of which most has been allocated through erroneous traditional structures.

200 households

The Remainder of the Farm Reserve 9 No. 15829-GU land is allocated by Mkhwanazi, Zulu, Nzuza and Mzimela Traditional Authority. It has been a practice longer than 10 years. (Erroneous traditional land allocation). Part of this Farm is affected by commercial applications, and disposals. Applications are at the various processing stages and the Department remains in constant engagement with the applicants. The land occupation pattern is formed through erroneous Traditional land allocation. According to the site inspection we can deem this property as erroneous allocated as opposed to invasion. The Department is also in continuous engagement with the Mhlathuze Local Municipality to finalize the disposal Vulindlela Township (R293).

KZN

Pietermaritzburg

2161

8

Garibaldi

Occupied and settled. The Farm is not regularised in terms of occupation of which most has been allocated through erroneous traditional structures.

7 households

A land invasion case (CAS 28/5/2020) has been opened with the Boston SAPS.The invasion was previously reported to the Boston Police Station and the Case has since been closed. The matter was escalated to the Provincial Legal Component for the preparation of the Eviction Memorandum to be routed to the Minister. The Legal Component has since requested further particulars of the invaders. During the site inspection on the 6th October 2020, some names of the occupiers for the completed structures were retrieved. However, names for the incomplete structures and marked sites could not be retrieved. A meeting is to be scheduled between the Department; SAPS; Nhlangwini Traditional Authority and COGTA, to obtain the information for the occupiers. .

KZN

Pietermaritzburg

2161

12

Garibaldi

Occupied and settled. The Farm is not regularised in terms of occupation of which most has been allocated through erroneous traditional structures.

4 households

A land invasion case (CAS 28/5/2020) has been opened with the Boston SAPS The invasion was previously reported to the Boston Police Station and the Case has since been closed. The matter was escalated to the Provincial Legal Component for the preparation of the Eviction Memorandum to be routed to the Minister. The Legal Component has since requested further particulars of the invaders. During the site inspection on the 6th October 2020, some names of the occupiers for the completed structures were retrieved. However, names for the incomplete structures and marked sites could not be retrieved. A meeting is to be scheduled between the Department; SAPS; Nhlangwini Traditional Authority and COGTA, to obtain the information for the occupiers.

KZN

Pietermaritzburg

2161

20

Garibaldi

The farm is not occupied

Vacant

A land invasion case (CAS 28/5/2020) has been opened with the Boston SAPS. While the process to obtain Ministerial approval to institute eviction proceedings was underway, a site inspection discovered that the land was vacated.

KZN

Pietermaritzburg

2161

38

Garibaldi

Occupied and settled. The Farm is not regularised in terms of occupation of which most has been allocated through erroneous traditional structures.

10 households

A land invasion case (CAS 28/5/2020) has been opened with the Boston SAPS. The invasion was previously reported to the Boston Police Station and the Case has since been closed. The matter was escalated to the Provincial Legal Component for the preparation of the Eviction Memorandum to be routed to the Minister. The Legal Component has since requested further particulars of the invaders. During the site inspection on the 6th October 2020, some names of the occupiers for the completed structures were retrieved. However, names for the incomplete structures and marked sites could not be retrieved. A meeting is to be scheduled between the Department; SAPS; Nhlangwini Traditional Authority and COGTA, to obtain the information for the occupiers.

KZN

Pietermaritzburg

1859

1

Craighead

Occupied and settled

5 households

A land invasion case (CAS 28/5/2020) has been opened with the Boston SAPS. The invasion was previously reported to the Boston Police Station and the Case has since been closed. The matter was escalated to the Provincial Legal Component for the preparation of the Eviction Memorandum to be routed to the Minister. The Legal Component has since requested further particulars of the invaders. During the site inspection on the 6th October 2020, some names of the occupiers for the completed structures were retrieved. However, names for the incomplete structures and marked sites could not be retrieved. A meeting is to be scheduled between the Department; SAPS; Nhlangwini Traditional Authority and COGTA, to obtain the information for the occupiers.

KZN

Pietermaritzburg

1859

2

Craighead

Occupied and settled

8 households

A land invasion case (CAS 28/5/2020) has been opened with the Boston SAPS. The invasion was previously reported to the Boston Police Station and the Case has since been closed. The matter was escalated to the Provincial Legal Component for the preparation of the Eviction Memorandum to be routed to the Minister. The Legal Component has since requested further particulars of the invaders. During the site inspection on the 6th October 2020, some names of the occupiers for the completed structures were retrieved. However, names for the incomplete structures and marked sites could not be retrieved. A meeting is to be scheduled between the Department; SAPS; Nhlangwini Traditional Authority and COGTA, to obtain the information for the occupiers.

KZN

Pietermaritzburg

1859

9

Craighead

The farm is not occupied

Vacant

A land invasion case (CAS 28/5/2020) has been opened with the Boston SAPS. The process to obtain Ministerial approval to institute eviction proceedings is underway. It was discovered during a site visit that the property is now vacant.

KZN

Harding

4558

1

Slexel

Lessee occupying the land

1 lessee

There were illegal sand miners on this property and the illegal miners had reached a verbal agreement with a Lessee to move to Portion 1 of the Farm Clothier No. 3836 - ET, allowing the Lessee to continue with Agricultural activities.

KZN

Harding

4558

2

Slexel

     

KZN

Harding

3836

0

Clothier

     

KZN

Harding

3836

1

Clothier

Lessee occupying the land. However approximately 30 illegal sand miners are extracting sand on the farm but do not reside on the farm.

1 lessee

There is currently illegal sand mining taking place on this property, permission to mine was granted to the miners by the Headman of Celebana Community. The Headman indicated that he was not aware that the property belonged to the State and was under the impression that it was Tribal Land. The Headman requested time until the end of October 2020 to have a meeting with the miners requesting them to stop mining where after he will provide the Department with feedback.

KZN

Harding

6852

0

Clothier

Lessee occupying the land.

1 lessee

There were illegal sand miners on this property and the illegal miners had reached a verbal agreement with a Lessee to move to Portion 1 of the Farm Clothier No. 3836 - ET, allowing the Lessee to continue with Agricultural activities.

KZN

Harding

5987

0

Lot NNA 5987

Lessee occupying the land.

1 lessee

Illegal sand mining occurred. However there were no invaders during the site inspection, however, the Department cannot confirm whether or not there is illegal sand mining because the site inspection was conducted on a raining day.

KZN

Ezingolweni

10749

0

Coniston

Illegal occupier who is the local Chief who claims to be representing the claimants

1 household

The property is claimed and due for settlement by the Commission on Restitution of Land Rights. The matter has accordingly been reported to the claimants and the Commission to intervene. It was discovered that the Local Chief from Xolo Tribal Authority has granted permission to a Japanese Oil Company to plant oil producing plants, at the stage of the inspection it was found that only soil preparation has taken place. There is currently a dispute between the Xolo Claimants and the Local Chief regarding the permission given to the Japanese Company. The Chief wants a meeting with the Department as he feels that the property should be handed over to the Tribal Authority. A meeting with the Chief will be planned for in November 2020.

KZN

Ezingolweni

10749

4

Coniston

Illegal occupier who is the local Chief who claims to be representing the claimants

1 household

The property is claimed and due for settlement by the Commission on Restitution of Land Rights. The matter has accordingly been reported to the claimants and the Commission to intervene. It was discovered that the Local Chief from Xolo Tribal Authority has granted permission to a Japanese Oil Company to plant oil producing plants, at the stage of the inspection it was found that only soil preparation has taken place. There is currently a dispute between the Xolo Claimants and the Local Chief regarding the permission given to the Japanese Company. The Chief wants a meeting with the Department as he feels that the property should be handed over to the Tribal Authority. A meeting with the Chief will be planned for in November 2020

KZN

Ezingolweni

10749

7

Coniston

Illegal occupier who is the local Chief who claims to be representing the claimants

1 household

The property is claimed and due for settlement by the Commission on Restitution of Land Rights. The matter has accordingly been reported to the claimants and the Commission to intervene.

KZN

Ezingolweni

10749

3

Coniston

Illegal occupier who is the local Chief who claims to be representing the claimants

1 household

The property is claimed and due for settlement by the Commission on Restitution of Land Rights. The matter has accordingly been reported to the claimants and the Commission to intervene.

KZN

Ezingolweni

10749

1

Coniston

Illegal occupier who is the local Chief who claims to be representing the claimants

1 household

The property is claimed and due for settlement by the Commission on Restitution of Land Rights. The matter has accordingly been reported to the claimants and the Commission to intervene.

KZN

Ezingolweni

10599

0

Hanover

Illegal occupier who is the local Chief who claims to be representing the claimants

1 household

The property is claimed and due for settlement by the Commission on Restitution of Land Rights. The matter has accordingly been reported to the claimants and the Commission to intervene.

KZN

Ezingolweni

10599

4

Hanover

The farm is not occupied

Vacant

The property is claimed and due for settlement by the Commission on Restitution of Land Rights. The matter has accordingly been reported to the claimants and the Commission to intervene.

KZN

Ezingolweni

10599

1

Hanover

The farm is not occupied

Vacant

The property is claimed and due for settlement by the Commission on Restitution of Land Rights. The matter has accordingly been reported to the claimants and the Commission to intervene.

KZN

Ezingolweni

7286

1

Eden

Illegal occupier who is the local Chief who claims to be representing the claimants

1 household

The property is claimed and due for settlement by the Commission on Restitution of Land Rights. The matter has accordingly been reported to the claimants and the Commission to intervene.

KZN

Ezingolweni

7286

0

Eden

Illegal occupier who is the local Chief who claims to be representing the claimants

1 household

The property is claimed and due for settlement by the Commission on Restitution of Land Rights. The matter has accordingly been reported to the claimants and the Commission to intervene.

KZN

Ezingolweni

7286

4

Eden

Illegal occupier who is the local Chief who claims to be representing the claimants

1 household

The property is claimed and due for settlement by the Commission on Restitution of Land Rights. The matter has accordingly been reported to the claimants and the Commission to intervene.

KZN

Ezingolweni

7893

0

Patch

Illegal occupier who is the local Chief who claims to be representing the claimants

1 household

The property is claimed and due for settlement by the Commission on Restitution of Land Rights. The matter has accordingly been reported to the claimants and the Commission to intervene. It was discovered that the Local Chief from Xolo Tribal Authority has granted permission to a Japanese Oil Company to plant oil producing plants, at the stage of the inspection it was found that only soil preparation has taken place. There is currently a dispute between the Xolo Claimants and the Local Chief regarding the permission given to the Japanese Company. The Chief wants a meeting with the Department as he feels that the property should be handed over to the Tribal Authority. A meeting with the Chief will be planned for in November 2020

KZN

Ezingolweni

9485

0

Coniston A

Illegal occupier who is the local Chief who claims to be representing the claimants

1 household

The property is claimed and due for settlement by the Commission on Restitution of Land Rights. The matter has accordingly been reported to the claimants and the Commission to intervene. It was discovered that the Local Chief from Xolo Tribal Authority has granted permission to a Japanese Oil Company to plant oil producing plants, at the stage of the inspection it was found that only soil preparation has taken place. There is currently a dispute between the Xolo Claimants and the Local Chief regarding the permission given to the Japanese Company. The Chief wants a meeting with the Department as he feels that the property should be handed over to the Tribal Authority. A meeting with the Chief will be planned for in November 2020.

KZN

Kokstad

164

0

Buildfontein

Occupied by the lessee and farm workers.

10 households

A letter has been written to the Greater Kokstad Local Municipality to stop them from constructing RDP houses on agricultural State land without the consent and authority of the Department.The Farm has since been invaded by neighbouring farm dwellers; a case has been opened with case no. 6/10/2020. The 54 temporary structures were illegally erected by the Greater Kokstad Local Municipality. The Councillor (Mfukuli) has confirmed that the Municipality has erected the 54 structures. Process to obtain approval for eviction to be started.

KZN

Kokstad

164

7

Buildfontein

Occupied by the lessee and farm workers.

10 households

A letter has been written to the Greater Kokstad Local Municipality to stop them from constructing RDP houses on agricultural State land without the consent and authority of the Department. The Farm has since been invaded by neighbouring farm dwellers; a case has been opened with case no. 6/10/2020. The 54 temporary structures were illegally erected by the Greater Kokstad Local Municipality. The Councillor (Mfukuli) has confirmed that the Municipality has erected the 54 structures. Process to obtain approval for eviction to be started.

KZN

Ixopo

15579

0

Harper

Occupied by land invaders

15 households

The illegal occupiers have been informed to stop the land invasion and Highflats SAPS has been notified about the matter. A memorandum has been sent to Legal to request consent from the Minister to initiate eviction proceedings. The invasion has increased from the last inspection; however, the eviction process is underway, the memo has been approved by the Minister.

KZN

eDumbe

479

2

Nooitgedacht

The farm is currently occupied by illegal invaders.

2 households

A criminal case has been reported at the police station. Invaders have been given a six-month verbal notice to vacate the property.

KZN

Utrecht

104

15 & 16

Vaalbank

Families came and built on the farm illegally.

22 households

The caretaker of the property referred the illegal occupation to the traditional court. The invaders were requested to vacate the farm, but they refused. The department is engaging with the invaders and will request ministerial approval to evict in the event if the engagement with the invaders are unsuccessful. The matter was reported to the Utrecht SAPS and they refused to open the case.

KZN

Newcastle

3324

6

Harte Rivier

Families came and built on the farm illegally

2 households

The Vryheid legal Officer is still investigating the matter. The property is the AFU farm, that has come back to the State. The matter is under investigation and outcome from the Curators is awaited.

KZN

Deepdale

18280

0

Deepdale Grange

People are still on the property

60 households

Inkosi is allocating sites and was informed to refrain from this. The farm has since been invaded, a tavern, Bed and Breakfast and cottages have been erected on the farm without a permission from the department.

KZN

Harding

7200

0

Riverside

Illegal house was built on the property without consent

1 household

A case of trespassing has been opened by the Department. There is currently illegal sand mining taking place on this property, permission to mine was granted to the miners by the Headman of Celebana Community. The Headman indicated that he was not aware that the property belonged to the State and was under the impression that it was Tribal Land. The Headman requested time until the end of October 2020 to have a meeting with the miners requesting them to stop mining where after he will provide the Department with feedback.

KZN

Mahlabathini

270

3

Goodluck

Induna was allocating sites to people under instruction of Inkosi.

6 households

The matter has been attended to and people have since stopped to invade the state land.

WC

Mamre

976

1

LaasteStuiver

Occupied by one family

Vacant

Notice to vacate was served on the unlawful occupier on 14 February 2020. A subsequent site inspection was done on 18 February 2020 where it was confirmed that all illegal structures were removed by the occupiers.

08 December 2020 - NW2312

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Schreiber, Dr LA to ask the Minister of Public Service and Administration

(1)What total annual amount is spent by the State on the payment of salaries, bonuses, housing allowances and medical allowances of (a) full-time shop stewards and (b) national office bearers elected by labour unions; (2) What total number of (a) full-time shop stewards and (b) national office bearers elected by labour unions currently serve in managerial positions throughout the Public Service?

Reply:

1. 

a) The total annual amount spent by the State on the payment of salaries, bonuses, housing allowances and medical allowances of full-time shop for the month ending 30 September 2020 is R 11 812 808.00

b) The total annual amount spent by the State on the payment of salaries, bonuses, housing allowances and medical allowances of national office bearers for the month ending 30 September 2020 is R 2 502 558,00.

2. Based on the information received, there are no senior managers elected by labour unions as office bearers or full time shop stewards in the public service.

End

08 December 2020 - NW2443

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Clarke, Ms M to ask the Minister of Public Service and Administration

(1) What steps has his department taken to ensure that the (a) Departments of (i) Justice, (ii) Military Veterans, (iii) Small Business Development, (iv) Rural Development and Land Reform and (v) Women and (b) Statistics South Africa submit their misconduct cases for the fourth quarter of the 2019-20 financial year?

Reply:

Non-compliance letters were issued to all of the above-mentioned departments (a) (i) (ii) (iii)(iv) (v) and (b) for failing to submit misconduct cases for the fourth quarter of the 2019-2020 financial year. Departments were given up to 30 October 2020 to provide the information to the Office of the Director-General for the Department of Public Service and Administration, including reasons for failing to comply. Only Military Veterans responded (on 18 August 2020) and indicated that the document was delayed due to a technical glitch. To address non-compliance, letters will be directed before the end of November 2020 to the indicated Heads of Department to express dissatisfaction regarding the matter, to request that steps be taken to prevent a repeat of the situation, and to request disciplinary action to be taken against those responsible for the delay. The Minister of Public Service and Administration will also direct similar letters to the relevant Executive Authorities.

End

08 December 2020 - NW2445

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Clarke, Ms M to ask the Minister of Public Service and Administration

What are the details of cases of misconduct that were reported in his department and in each province with regard to (a) financial misconduct and the amounts involved in each case, (b) amounts of irregular expenditure, (c) absenteeism and the period thereof, (d) dishonesty, (e) assault, (f) damage to state property and amount thereof, (g) contravention of code of conduct, (h) failure to carry out lawful order, (i) poor work performance and (j) sexual harassment?

Reply:

The details of cases of misconduct that were reported in his department (DPSA) are as follows:

MISCONDUCT

DETAILS

a) Financial misconduct and the amounts involved in each case

None

b) Amounts of irregular expenditure

R505 677.95

c) Absenteeism and the period thereof

None

d) Dishonesty/Misrepresentation

(Case initially captured as misrepresentation. The employee was found guilty on charge of dishonesty)

DPSA had one case of dishonesty in the 4th quarter. The case was finalised on 08 October 2020. The employee was found guilty and given the following sanctions:

  • One month salary suspension without pay;
  • Final written warning; and
  • Corrective counselling.

e) Assault

None

f) Damage to state property and amount thereof

None

g) Contravention of code of conduct

None

h) Failure to carry out lawful order

None

i) Poor work performance

None

j) Sexual harassment

None

The information used to compile the above table was obtained from the 4th quarter FOSAD report for the 2019/2020 financial year.

The details of cases of misconduct that were reported in each province are as follows:

The information for the response to the question of misconduct cases reported in each province is based on information obtained from provinces during the 2018/2019 financial year, as the report on Financial Misconduct for the 2019/2020 financial year is work in progress and has not been finalized.

a) Financial misconduct cases reported by provincial departments for the 2018/2019 financial year and the amounts involved:

 

CASES REPORTED BY PROVINCIAL DEPARTMENTS

1

Corruption

2

Fruitless and wasteful expenditure

3

Theft

4

Fraud

5

Gross negligence

6

Irregular expenditure

7

Misappropriation and abuse

AMOUNTS INVOLVED

Eastern Cape

R159 133 173.38

Free State

R121 333.19

Gauteng

R2 266 030.81

KwaZulu-Natal

R2 477 190.40

Limpopo

R941 159.70

Mpumalanga

R217 055.54

Northern Cape

R599 054.35

North West

R13 100.00

Western Cape

R983 569.11

Total: Provinces

R166 751 666.48

b) The Public Service Commission is not in a position to provide information with regards to the amounts involved in irregular expenditure, as the institution does not keep such records.

(c) - (j): Information is available for the following provinces:

Eastern Cape

Total Number

c) Absenteeism

8

d) Dishonesty

1

e) Assault

3

f) Damage to State property and amount thereof

2

g) Contravention of code of conduct

8

h) Failure to carry out lawful order

Not available

i) Poor Work Performance

0

j) Sexual Harassment

4

Free State

Total number

(c) Absenteeism

6

(d) Dishonesty

30

(e) Assault

42

(f) Damage to state property and amount thereof

0

(g) Contravention of code of conduct

2

(h) Failure to carry out lawful order

Not available

(i) Poor Work Performance

0

(j)Sexual Harassment

3

KwaZulu-Natal

 

(c) Absenteeism

2

(d) Dishonesty

0

(e) Assault

1

(f) Damage to state property and amount thereof

0

(g) Contravention of code of conduct

1

(h) Failure to carry out lawful order

Not available

i) Poor Work Performance

2

j) Sexual Harassment

0

Limpopo

Total number

(c) Absenteeism

1

(d) Dishonesty

2

(e) Assault

0

(f) Damage to State property and amount thereof

1

(g) Contravention of code of conduct

1

(h) Failure to carry out lawful order

Not available

(i) Poor Work Performance

0

(j) Sexual Harassment

1

Northern Cape

Total number

(c) Absenteeism

13

(d) Dishonesty

0

(e) Assault

4

(f) Damage to State property and amount thereof

1

(g) Contravention of code of conduct

1

(h) Failure to carry out lawful order

Not available

(i) Poor Work Performance

0

(j) Sexual Harassment

1

North West

 

c) Absenteeism

11

d) Dishonesty

4

ec) Assault

4

f) Damage to state property and amount thereof

0

g) Contravention of code of conduct

2

h) Failure to carry out lawful order

Not available

i) Poor Performance

1

j) Sexual Harassment

4

End

08 December 2020 - NW2210

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Schreiber, Dr LA to ask the Minister of Public Service and Administration

What are the average salary levels that are paid to (a) full-time shop stewards and (b) national office bearers who are elected by labour unions and are employed in the public service?

Reply:

a) The average salary levels paid to full-time shop stewardswho are elected by labour unions and are employed in the public service is R 309 860,00.

b) The average salary levels paid to National office bearers who are elected by labour unions and are employed in the public service is R 486 653,00.

End

08 December 2020 - NW2209

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Schreiber, Dr LA to ask the Minister of Public Service and Administration

(a) What is the total number of (i) fulltime shop stewards and (ii) national office bearers elected by labour unions that are employed and paid by the State in the public service and (b) will he furnish Dr L A Schreiber with a breakdown of the number of (i) full-time shop stewards and (ii) national office bearers elected by labour unions employed and paid by the State in the public service in each (aa) national government department, (bb) provincial government department and (cc) public sector labour union?

Reply:

(a) 

(i) The total number of fulltime shop stewards elected by labour unions and paid by the state in the Public Service is 395.

(ii) The total number of elected National office bearers electedby labour unions that are employed and paid by the State in the public service is 32.

b) Breakdown of the number of (i) full-time shop stewards and (ii) national office bearers elected by labour unions employed and paid by the State in the public service in each (aa) national government department, (bb) provincial government department and (cc) public sector labour union is attached hereto as TagA1.

End

07 December 2020 - NW2703

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Hill-Lewis, Mr GG to ask the Minister of Finance

Whether he has found the continuous bailouts of the SA Airways by the Government to be an abuse of dominance by a dominant firm in terms of the provisions of the Competition Act, Act 89 of 1998; if not, what are the reasons for the continuous bailouts; if so, what are the further relevant details?

Reply:

The decision to recapitaliseState Owned Companies is done following a collective decision-making process which includes Cabinet and the Minister’s Committee on the Budget (MINCOMBUD), before being considered and ultimately approved by Parliament. The Minister of Finance therefore does not provide opinions of individual or entity specific recapitalisation outcomes as these decisions are approved through a collective process.

07 December 2020 - NW2631

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Van Minnen, Ms BM to ask the Minister of Finance

With reference to the presentation by the Special Investigating Unit to the Standing Committee on Public Accounts on 20 October 2020, (a) what are the reasons that the municipal-level data on COVID-19 relief funds expenditure for April 2020 to August 2020 was not available at the time of the report, even though data on expenditure related to COVID-19 for 15 March 2020 to 2 October 2020 was already available on municipal level and (b) on what date will the municipal-level data on COVID-19 relief funds expenditure for April 2020 to August 2020 be available?

Reply:

a) According to the report from the presenters to the Standing Committee on Public Accounts, the information was available in the presentation pack. The graphs attached as an Annexure to this response illustrates the COVID-19 expenditure per category (Graph 1), expenditure by municipalities (Graph 2) and expenditure per province (Graph 3).

b) The information is available in the Annexure as Graph 1, 2 and 3 attached. National Treasury introduced a weekly reporting mechanism to track COVID-19 related expenditure. These numbers are not verified numbers. The 4th Quarter ending June 2020, Section 71 of MFMA report presents verified numbers and is published on the Treasury website and can be accessed on the link:

http://mfma.treasury.gov.za/

In addition, the National Treasury issued MFMA Circular 105 to municipalities on 25th of August 2020 which introduced further reporting requirements that municipalitiesmust adhere to, these are specific to procurement at the transaction level data. This circular requires municipalities to report on all their COVID-19 transactions on supplier level and items bought. The reports, received from the municipalities, are imported into the data warehouse and published on the Treasury website and can be accessed on the link:

http://ocpo.treasury.gov.za/COVID19/Pages/Reporting-Dashboard.aspx

Annexure

Graph 1

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Graph 2

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Graph 3

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07 December 2020 - NW2687

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Buthelezi, Mr EM to ask the Minister of Finance

How does he intend on inspiring confidence in pension fund contributors and administrators that they should invest in the Government’s planned infrastructure development projects, given the brazen display of corruption, negligence and incompetence that the Republic has witnessed during the COVID-19 pandemic as well as previous infrastructure development projects initiated by the Government?

Reply:

Yes, the best way to inspire confidence in any Government project is to generate economic growth,rid our country of corruption and inefficiency and to ensure that the people of our country can trust public servants who manage the projects in which they invest their funds. Government does not determine where retirement funds invest. It is the Board of Trustees of a retirement fund that determines the investment policy for that retirement fundas part of their fiduciary duty to the fund and its members.

Trustees of retirement funds, like most investors, want to invest in a project, be it in the public or private sector, as long as they have confidence in those managing such projects in a way that generates the returns that such investors expect. The extent to which retirement funds can invest in any asset class is governed by Regulation 28 of the Pension Funds Act (Act 24 of 1956).

The recent Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement outlines steps which Government intends to make to stabilize our debt and generate more confidence, investment and economic growth.

07 December 2020 - NW2644

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Graham-Maré, Ms SJ to ask the Minister of Finance

(1)With reference to municipalities that deduct pension fund contributions from employees every month, but in many cases do not pay such contributions over to the pension funds, (a) which municipalities have failed to pay over pension fund contributions since 1 April 2020 and (b) what (i) is the breakdown by municipality of the value of the specified contributions for each month, (ii) is the number of employees’ pensions which have lapsed as a result of such non-payment by the municipality, (iii) is the number of employees who are due to retire but are precluded from doing so because their pensions are on hold due to non-payment of the contributions and (iv) is the value of the interest accrued on the outstanding contributions; (2) what action will be taken against the specified municipalities for jeopardising the pensions of their employees?

Reply:

1. We are unfortunately, not able to currently provide a comprehensive response to this question. The National Treasury will engage with the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) to start collecting such data as part of the regular statutory returns by municipal retirement funds. However, such practice of non-payment of pension contributions to the pension fund by employers, is a criminal offence in terms of section 13A of the Pensions Fund Act, after the Act was amended in 2013. The Act also makes employers personally liable in respect of non-payment of pension contributions to a pension fund.

We have however, received some limited information from municipalities, indicating that there are three provinces that are mostly affected by the default in pension fund contributions. These are Free State (FS), North West (NW) and Northern Cape (NC). The provinces that do not seem to have cases of non-payment of pension fund contributions are Gauteng (GP), KwaZulu-Natal (KZN), Mpumalanga (MP) and Western Cape (WC). The details as per the Honourable Member’s specific questions are attached as Annexure A.

23. National Treasury will engage with the relevant authorities (provinces, regulators and national departments) to consider more effective and quicker responses for such non-payment of contributions to retirement funds by any organ of state, including making such reporting to the National Treasury or provincial treasuries as part of the current financial reporting system in terms of sections 65(2)(f) and 125(1)(c) of the MFMA. In addition, the Financial Sector Conduct Authority, has published a Draft Conduct Standard for public comment in May 2020, related to requirements for payment of pension fund contributions. The FSCA is currently processing such comments to revise the Draft Conduct Standard andwill thereaftersubmit to the Minister of Finance to submit to Parliament as required by the Financial Sector Regulation Act.

07 December 2020 - NW2685

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Buthelezi, Mr EM to ask the Minister of Finance

Whether he had considered accessing unclaimed pension benefits in the industry to assist in alleviating the devastating effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on workers in vulnerable sectors such as domestic services, agriculture and indigent communities; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details?

Reply:

No, as such funds are not centralised and held in one fund, and hence neither Government nor any of the financial sector regulators hold or manage such funds, so there has not beenany consideration to use unclaimed retirement fund benefits as a Covid-19 pandemic related relief measure.

Unclaimed benefits are no different from any other retirement fund benefits, meaning these benefits belong to members and beneficiaries. They are therefore held and managed by boards of trustees of these funds, and not Government. Government is therefore not in a position to access or utilise unclaimed retirement fund benefits. Three recent related Supreme Court of Appeal judgements[1] have also considered the mannerin which such funds may be utilised under the current legislation.The use of unclaimed benefit funds needs to be appropriately legislated for, and the coming Conduct of Financial Institutions Bill (COFI Bill) takes the first steps in this direction, but is only expected to be enacted into law late next year.

We sympathise deeply with the plight that South Africans are facing as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, and it is for this reason that government has put in place a number of measures to alleviate the pressure on workers. Further, as announced in the recent Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement, government will introduce necessary legislative amendments next year to allow for limited withdrawals from retirement funds under certain circumstances but linked to mandatory preservation requirements.

1.Supreme Court of Appeal Judgments - Hortors Pension Fund v Financial Sector Conduct Authority and Another (Case no 054/2020) [2020] ZASCA 141 (2 November 2020); Vrystaatse Munisipale Pensioenfonds v The Minister of Finance and Another (Case no 1161/18) [2020] ZASCA 143 (2 November 2020); and Southern Sun Group Retirement Fund v The Registrar of Pension Funds and Others (Case no 215/2019) [2020] ZASCA 142 (2 November 2020)

04 December 2020 - NW2689

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Ngwezi, Mr X to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation

(1)What is the status of the Giyani water project that was suspended following investigations into the Lepelle Northern Water and subsequent arrests; (2) whether the residents have access to a safe and continuous water source; if not, what is the (a) projected timeline for the specified project to resume and (b) earliest date that residents can expect to be given a sanitary and continuous water source; if so, what are the further relevant details?

Reply:

(1) Water supply to Giyani villages is not reliable due to ageing infrastructure and unauthorized connections. The condition of the infrastructure results in frequent pipe bursts and water leakages. This has necessitated interventions to replace the dilapidated of 325km bulk pipelines and the Nandoni to Nsami pipeline project to ensure sustainable water supply. The Giyani water services project has resumed following the deployment of Department of Water and Sanitation’s Construction North Unit (DWS: CN) during February 2019. The overall progress for the bulk water distribution pipelines is at 54%. In parallel, the construction of the bulk pipeline from Nandoni water supply scheme that will augment water supply deficiencies in Nsami Scheme is also under construction and currently at 35% overall completion.

(2) The Mopani District Municipality as the responsible Water Services Authority (WSA) is responsible for providing water to the residents of Giyani through existing infrastructure which is augmented by completed boreholes and water carting. The refurbishment of the bulk water distribution system to 55 villages is under construction as indicated above. Completion of the various stages of the project is anticipated from March 2021 until March 2022. Further details relating to projects in the Giyani area are as follows:

  • 300km asbestos cement (AC) pipelines have been replaced with polyvinyl chloride (PVC) pipelines to curb water losses and enhance water supply efficiency. The installed bulk pipelines are not yet operational pending completion of ancillaries, pressure testing and commissioning for the completed sections.
  • The bulk water pipeline that will convey water from Nandoni water supply scheme to augment water supply in Giyani is anticipated to be completed by August 2022.
  • Two of the bulk distribution pipelines to Giyani town and 4 villages (Thomo, Mininginisi Block 2, Mhlava and Muyexe) are partially completed and operational. It is envisaged that these pipelines will be fully functional by March 2021.

04 December 2020 - NW2721

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Powell, Ms EL to ask the Minister of Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation

(1) Whether he will furnish Ms E L Powell with the names of all persons (a) currently (b) previously (i) permanently and/or (ii) temporarily employed as members of the National Rapid Response Task Teams (NRRTT) in the Departments of (aa) Water and Sanitation and (bb) Human Settlements since May 2019; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, on what date; (2) on what statutory ground were appointments to the NRRTT made; (3) what is the (a) total cost to company remuneration of each employee in each week, month and year and (b) expense allowance such as travel and cell phone allowance of each employee; (4) whether any bonuses were paid to any employees; if not, why not, if so, what are the relevant details

Reply:

(1) Honourable Member, the document titled “Guide to Parliamentary Questions in the National Assembly” prohibits Members of Parliament, including Members of the Executive, from providing names of people or companies. The document referred to states that:

Questions are to be framed as concisely as possible. All unnecessary adjectives, references and quotations are omitted. Names of persons, bodies and, for example, newspapers are only used in questions if the facts surrounding the case have been proven. As the mere mention of such names could be construed as publicity for or against them, it should be clear that this practice is highly undesirable. If a question will be unintelligible without mentioning such names, the Departments concerned are notified of the name (-s) and this phrase is used: ".......a certain person (name furnished)”

Department of Water and Sanitation:

(2) Members of the NRRTT for Water and Sanitation are appointed in terms of Section 76(1) of the National Water Services Act.

(3) No travel allowances are provided for members of the NRRTT. However, Members of the NRRTT can submit claims when they have utilised own transport to undertake official duties.

(4) No bonuses were paid to members of the NRRTT. They are only remunerated for the hours worked, in keeping with the rates determined by the Minister for Public Service and Administration.

Department of Human Settlements:

(2) Appointments were done additional to the establishment as per Public Services Regulations.

(3) The members are remunerated at a daily rate of R5 549 per day for a maximum of 20 days per month for the Chairperson and the Deputy Chairperson and at a daily rate of R4 317 per day for a maximum of 12 days per month for all the other members.

Each payable on submission of individual monthly claims, substantiated with meetings attended (register) and reports on actual work done.

The Department has made a cellular phone allowance available to the members on a monthly basis, to the value of R1 200.00 per month on submission of valid invoice within 30 days, as per Departmental Cellular Phone Policy.

(4) There are no bonuses applicable to members of the National Rapid Response Task Team on Human Settlements.

04 December 2020 - NW2883

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Mokgotho, Ms SM to ask the Minister of Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation

With reference to her reply to oral question 68 on 11 March 2020, by what date will she ensure that the water supply project, that was started five years ago, is completed so that the communities of Giyani who are living in more than fifty villages that do not have water, can have a water supply?

Reply:

Mopani District Municipality as the Water Services Authority is responsible for providing water to the residents of Giyani through existing unreliable infrastructure augmented by completed boreholes and water carting. The replacement of the unreliable bulk water distribution system to 55 villages is in progress. Completion of the various projects is anticipated from March 2021 until March 2022. Two of the bulk distribution pipelines to Giyani town and 4 villages (Thomo, Mninginisi Block 2, Mhlava and Muyexe) are partially completed and under operation. These pipelines will be fully functional by March 2021. The bulk water pipeline that will convey water from Nandoni water supply scheme to augment water supply in Giyani is anticipated to be completed by August 2022.

It should be noted that the water supply to Giyani villages is not reliable due to ageing infrastructure and unauthorized connections. The condition of the infrastructure results in pipe bursts and water leakages. This has necessitated interventions to replace the dilapidated of 325km bulk pipelines and the Nandoni to Nsami pipeline project to ensure sustainable water supply. To date, 300km asbestos cement (AC) pipelines have been replaced with polyvinyl chloride (PVC) pipelines to curb water losses and enhance water supply efficiency. The installed bulk pipelines are not yet operational pending completion of ancillaries, pressure testing and commissioning for the completed sections.

04 December 2020 - NW2446

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Steyn, Ms A to ask the Minister of Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation

What (a) total amount has her department received in appropriations for drought relief measures from the National Treasury since 1 April 2016 and (b) are the details of how the drought relief appropriations were used in each case?

Reply:

The total amount received by the Department of Water and Sanitation in appropriations for drought relief measures from the National Treasury since 1 April 2016 to date is appended as Annexure A. The table below provides a summary:

a) Total amount received in appropriations for drought relief measures from the National Treasury

b) Details of how the drought relief appropriations were used in each case

Financial year 2016/17

No allocation

Financial year 2017/18 a total of R541 million was allocated

Water tankering

An amount of R500 million was received as additional budget in respect of unforeseeable and unavoidable expenditure for the implementation of:

  • R200 million for the Butterworth Emergency Water Supply Scheme
  • R300 million for upgrading the capacity of the Thukela Goudertrouw Transfer Scheme (R300 million).

Additional funding was used to address unplanned and unforeseen emergency drought interventions related to the water crisis experienced in Butterworth and Mnquma Local Municipality in the Amathole District. The envisaged interventions entailed the design, construction and commissioning of a raw water rising main between Tsomo River and the catchment area to Xilinxa dam as a short term solution to address the water crisis in Butterworth.

Financial years 2018/19:

R1  billion was allocated

Conditional grants transferred to municipalities, including water tankering

Financial years 2019/20:

R473 million was allocated

The Schedule 6B allocation of the Regional Bulk Infrastructure Grant (RBIG) and Water Services Infrastructure Grant (WSIG) was earmarked for drought emergency interventions, drilling of new boreholes and resuscitations of old boreholes, water tankering, stock watering and project management fees.

Financial years 2020/21 a total of R972 million was allocated

The department has reprioritised the total amount of R666million from both Schedule 6B allocation of the Regional Bulk Infrastructure Grant (RBIG) and Water Services Infrastructure Grant (WSIG) towards drought emergency interventions such as drilling of new boreholes and resuscitations of old boreholes, water tankering, stock watering and project management fees.

The amount of R307 million was conditionally approved by the Minister of Finance, for inclusion in the second Adjustments Appropriation Bill, 2020, as roll-over of unspent funds from the 2019/20 financial year to the 2020/21 financial year for the country-wide COVID-19 and drought emergency interventions. The amount of R307 million is additional budget to the earmarked funds of R666 million towards drought emergency interventions.

The amount of R307 million has been allocated budget to the Northern Cape region through Schedule 6B of the Regional Bulk Infrastructure Grant (RBIG) as part of the presidential commitments made on drought emergency interventions.

04 December 2020 - NW2525

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Mohlala, Mr M to ask the Minister of Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation

(1)What (a) total number of mining companies have failed to adhere to strict water management practices, which includes the prevention of the pollution of groundwater resources and freshwater ecosystems and (b) are the names of the specified mining companies; (2) whether she has considered revoking their water use licences until the mining companies commit themselves to preventing the pollution of water resources; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?

Reply:

(1)(a) The Department of Water and Sanitation is regulating the mining companies through Water Use Authorisations (WUAs) as required by the National Water Act 36 of 1998. The WUAs impose conditions that promote sustainable and beneficial use of water resources. On an annual basis the Department undertakes compliance monitoring audits of the WUAs issued. The Department has developed a scoring system that is intended to assist in assessing compliance levels of the mining mines (see Table 1 below).

The level of compliance differs according to technical and administrative conditions. Mines that achieve scores of 50% or more are considered to be showing improvements in compliance. Mines that score less than 50% are regarded as having unacceptable level of compliance and are subjected to the enforcement process. The Department conducted compliance monitoring audits on four-hundred and seventy-six (476) mines from 2015/16 to 2019/20 financial years: Of the 476 mines audited, a total of one hundred and fifty-five (155) mines have scored less than 50% of compliance.

Table1: Score card

Score

Condition

Description

75-100%

Acceptable

Technical conditions are met in most circumstances; few administration actions should be undertaken.  Request proof of compliance electronically.

50-74%

Good but at risk

The implementation of water use conditions are implemented with several actions still outstanding.  Action plan required to ensure full compliance. Follow up audit required.

25-49%

Not acceptable

Compliance meets less than half of the substantive implementation and administrative actions in the license. Action plan required to ensure full compliance. Follow up audit required. Decision to be taken on improvement of compliance. If so, follow-up audit scheduled, if not, hand over for enforcement action.

0-24%

Not acceptable

User meets minimal conditions, both implementation and administrative actions in the license.  Decision to be taken if non-compliance is potentially or detrimental or fatal to water resource.  If fatal, hand over for enforcement action, if not an action plan required to ensure compliance. Follow up audit required and scheduled.

 

(b) Honourable Member, the document titled “Guide to Parliamentary Questions in the National Assembly” prohibits Members of Parliament, including Members of the Executive, from providing names of people or companies. The document referred to states that:

Questions are to be framed as concisely as possible. All unnecessary adjectives, references and quotations are omitted. Names of persons, bodies and, for example, newspapers are only used in questions if the facts surrounding the case have been proven. As the mere mention of such names could be construed as publicity for or against them, it should be clear that this practice is highly undesirable. If a question will be unintelligible without mentioning such names, the Departments concerned are notified of the name (-s) and this phrase is used: ".......a certain person (name furnished)”

(2) Since April 2015, the DWS undertook numerous administrative enforcement actions against mines that were found to have contravened the requirements of the National Water Act. The Department also issued a total number of two hundred and twenty-six (226) administrative actions and opened nine (9) criminal cases against non-compliant mines. Only fifty-two (52) of the two hundred and twenty-six (226) mines issued with administrative actions have water use authorizations. Subsequent to the enforcement actions by the DWS, forty-five (45) mines are in compliance with the requirements of the administrative actions. To date, no water use entitlements have been suspended or revoked due to non-compliance. However, this remains an option in case the administrative, civil and criminal processes do not achieve desired compliance.

03 December 2020 - NW2795

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De Freitas, Mr MS to ask the Minister of Higher Education, Science and Technology

(1)With reference to the Culture, Arts, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport Sector Education and Training Authority and the online management system, (a) what are the reasons that a new system was implemented and (b) on what date did the new system commence; (2) (a) to whom was the tender awarded to operate and maintain the new system, (b) how were they selected, (c) what criteria were used to select them and (d) what are the terms and conditions set out in the tender; (3) (a) what are the key performance indicators (KPIs) that have to be met in each month, (b) what are the specified KPIs measured that are used to in each case and (c) how are the penalties that are imposed if KPIs are not met and (d) what criteria are used to terminate the tender?

Reply:

The following responses were received from the Culture, Arts, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport Sector Education and Training Authority (CATHSSETA).

(1) (a) The aim was to deploy an integrated system that will assist in integrating and automating most of CATHSSETA’s processes to eliminate duplication of efforts, improve business efficiency, comply with legislation and government policies, and promote good governance. The integrated modules of the system are:

- Finance

- Supply Chain Management

- Human Resource Management

- Skills Development (Education and Training Quality Assurance and Learning Programmes)

(b) The system was implemented in the following phases:

- Human Resource Management modules commenced on 1 August 2019

- Finance module commenced on 1 September 2019

- Skills Development modules commenced on 1 August 2020.

- Supply Chain Management module commenced on 1 November 2020

(2) (a) The tender was awarded to Dajo Technologies.

(b)  A competitive bidding process was followed.

(c)  Functionality, price and black economic empowerment criteria as per the attached terms of reference.

(d)  The terms and conditions set out in the tender are as per the attached terms of reference, as well as the contract entered into between CATHSSETA and Dajo Technologies.

(3) (a) A project charter was developed and signed by both parties, which outlined project phases with specific deliverables per phase and expected delivery dates.

(b) The project phases with specific deliverables per phase and expected delivery dates are outlined in the project charter.

(c)  In terms of the agreement between CATHSSETA and Dajo Technologies, the penalty clause empowers CATHSSETA to enforce penalties against the service provider for service delays and defects, particularly if the service provider solely causes the delays or defects. The penalties are guided by the project charter, which provides a detailed implementation plan with specific deliverables. Schedule 1 of the contract provides the details.

(d) The agreement between CATHSSETA and Dajo Technologies provides for termination based on specific conditions set out in the signed contract.

03 December 2020 - NW2718

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Nodada, Mr BB to ask the Minister of Higher Education, Science and Technology

What were the job requirements for the position of Governance Risk and Compliance executive at the National Student Financial Aid Scheme?

Reply:

The following are the job requirements for the Governance Risk and Compliance Executive at the National Student Finance Aid Scheme.

Minimum

  • An undergraduate qualification and a postgraduate qualification (NQF 8) in Commerce, Business Management or related fields.
  • A solid understanding of governance risk and compliance processes and technology with demonstrated expertise and experience including strong governance, regulatory compliance, and enterprise risk management.
  • At least 10 years’ proven experience in governance, risk and compliance management at a senior level.
  • At least 5 years’ experience at an executive level.
  • Proven business and management skills.
  • Demonstrated strategic leadership and people management skills.
  • Broad computer literacy in organisation-wide ICT systems deployments.

Beneficial Skills

  • MBA or related Masters qualification.
  • Knowledge and understanding of the higher education policy environment.
  • Knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act and public entity standards.
  • Knowledge and appreciation of the Financial Intelligence Centre Act.

Core Competencies

  • Technical/professional knowledge and skill.
  • Strategic and visionary leadership.
  • Resource management, including people and performance management.
  • Building interpersonal relationships.
  • Decision-making and problem solving.
  • Building strategic alliances and partnerships.
  • Emotional intelligence and political sensitivity.
  • Personal impact, stature and credibility.

03 December 2020 - NW2498

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Thembekwayo, Dr S to ask the Minister of Basic Education to ask the Minister of Basic Education

What arrangements have been made to accommodate leaners from the schools that were closed in Gauteng for allegedly operating illegally?

Reply:

The details requested in the question are in the competence of the Executive Authority of Gauteng Department of Education, not the Minister of Basic Education. 

03 December 2020 - NW2033

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Tarabella - Marchesi, Ms NI to ask the Minister of Basic Education to ask the Minister of Basic Education

What total amount was spent by each provincial department of education on (a) masks, (b) sanitisers, (c) tanks and (d) the transportation of water since the declaration of a state of national disaster?

Reply:

(a) - (b) The costs were directly incurred by the Provinces, the Hon Member should refer the questions to the provinces. 

 Response to Items (c) and (d): A total amount of R222 million has been transferred to Rand Water for the purchase of tanks, installation of the tanks, and the delivery of water to the schools identified.  This transferred amount, is still to be reconciled to the actual orders placed and the actual expenditure incurred.  Then the final value will be available.

03 December 2020 - NW2800

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Tarabella - Marchesi, Ms NI to ask the Minister of Basic Education to ask the Minister of Basic Education

With reference to the 2019-20 financial year’s budgetary review and recommendations report of the Auditor-General that was presented to the Portfolio Committee on Basic Education that her department incurred R76 992 000 of wasteful expenditure most of which was as a result of noncompliance with procurement processes, what steps is her department taking to (a)(i) mitigate and/or (ii) monitor wasteful expenditure due to noncompliance with procurement procedures and/or (b) monitor irregular expenditure that is not being disclosed?

Reply:

a) What steps taken to:

(i) mitigate wasteful expenditure

Fruitless expenditure incurred is mainly due to inadequate planning and coordination between the national and provincial department, resulting in stopped immovable asset projects due to school mergers and rationalisation processes.

The Department will strengthen communications with Provincial education departments and ensure assessment reports on allocated projects provided by provincial departments are fully investigated to avoid projects being stopped after commencement.

 

(ii) monitor wasteful expenditure due to non-compliance with procurement procedures:

The Department will ensure that all instances of possible fruitless and wasteful expenditure are investigated as required by the PFMA section 38 to determine if disciplinary process needs to be taken and whether amounts needs to be recovered.

There will be regular reporting by the investigation committee to the accounting officer on the progress made by the investigation committee for oversight purposes.

The accounting officer will ensure that the validity of possible fruitless and wasteful expenditure is confirmed before the annual financial statements are submitted for audit purposes.

(b) what steps taken to monitor Irregular expenditure that is not being disclosed:

The Department will Improve oversight of implementing agents to ensure that representatives of the department are included in the implementing agents bid evaluation committee and bid adjudication committee to ensure that appropriate procurement processes are followed so as to avoid irregular expenditure being recorded by the department as required in terms of the guidelines on irregular expenditure issued by National Treasury.

Furthermore, additional staff (interns and in-house staff) will be employed to verify if all evaluations and adjudications which have already occurred are in line with all procurement processes, if department discover none compliance the expenditure will bel declare Irregular expenditure in the department's books.

03 December 2020 - NW2849

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Mathulelwa, Ms B to ask the Minister of Basic Education to ask the Minister of Basic Education

Whether there are any plans to eradicate pit toilets at Hardinburg Primary School in Maluti, Alfred Nzo District Municipality, Eastern Cape; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?

Reply:

The school has been included as part of the Sanitation Appropriate for Education (SAFE) Initiative.  The project has been handed over to an implementing agent.  Planning has been completed, and it is envisaged that construction will commence in the new financial year.

03 December 2020 - NW2796

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De Freitas, Mr MS to ask the Minister of Higher Education, Science and Technology

(1)With reference to the Culture, Arts, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport Sector Education and Training Authority and the online management system, (a) what are the reasons that a new system has not gone live to date and (b) on what date will registration commence; (2) what (a) information and data protection processes and mechanisms are in place that meets the Promotion of Access to Information Act, Act 2 of 2000, and (b) are the reasons that these are not operable; (3) (a) what are the reasons that some legacy learner registrations reflect as new registrations and vice versa and (b) on what date will this be fixed; (4) what (a) is the turn-around time for learner approvals and (b) are the reasons that (i) a high number of approvals is pending and (ii) learners need to be approved in the first instance; (5) what are the reasons that an applicant’s identity number is not used to ascertain their age?

Reply:

The following responses were received from the Culture, Arts, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport Sector Education and Training Authority (CATHSSETA).

(1) (a)    The system was implemented in the following phases:

- Human Resource Management modules commenced on 1 August 2019

- Finance module commenced on 1 September 2019

- Skills Development modules commenced on 1 August 2020

- Supply Chain Management module commenced on 1 November 2020

(b)  CATHSSETA has successfully been registering learners on the system since the first quarter of 2020/21 as reported to the Department in its quarterly performance information report.

(2) (a)  CATHSSETA has a Records Management and ICT Security Policy that regulates how both physical and electronic information should be accessed and handled. These policies are in line with the POPI Act. Furthermore, CATHSSETA has a records management procedure and a user account management process, which guide on how access to information, records and systems should be conducted. CATHSSETA uses a unique password for each user who accesses CATHSSETA systems and uses an encryption mechanism to secure access to electronic information and systems.

(b) CATHSSETA’s current policies, processes and mechanisms are operational.

(3) (a) CATHSSETA migrated the legacy data from the old information management system, as well as information that was reported through spreadsheets when the system was under development into the new system.  One of the processes required to ensure that information transferred to the new system is credible was for providers and employers to confirm through an activation process the accuracy of the data.  The date of activation is the only aspect that reflects as a new activation and not a new registration.

Employers/providers who had conducted training during the system development phase were not expected to register their learners as new. They were given an opportunity to submit a spreadsheet of historic data, which was uploaded on the system. Their responsibility in this aspect was to then activate the records as a means of confirming the credibility of the data.

When CATHSSETA was conducting training on the new system, there was confusion amongst providers on processes to be followed. This has been addressed through a memorandum that went out to stakeholders advising them of the two separate processes, i.e. one for registering new learners and another for activating legacy learners.

(b)  Nothing needs to be fixed on the system; however, based on the need, training sessions are undertaken to capacitate stakeholders on the various system functionalities. Furthermore, inputs to enhance system functionality are being deployed based on the feedback received from stakeholders.

(4) (a)  In terms of the Workplace Based Learning Programmes Regulations (Regulation 10(i)), CATHSSETA has 30 days to register a learner on a learning programme provided all requirements for the registration have been met.

(b)  (i)  From the information at the SETA’s disposal, there is no high number of approvals pending.  Approvals are done in line with the provisions of the Regulations.

(ii)  Learners need to be approved/registered in terms of the Workplace-Based Learning Programmes Regulations (Regulation 10) which requires SETAs to make a decision on whether or not to register (approve) learners.

(5)  One of CATHSSETA’s requirements for learners’ registration are copies of a recently certified identity document. The SETA is therefore able to verify the authenticity of learners. Currently, the SETA is working with service providers to ensure that the system automatically calculates the learner’s age. It is one of the ongoing system enhancements that CATHSSETA and the service provider are engaged in. CATHSSETA remains committed to ensuring that it delivers an effective, efficient and user-friendly system.

02 December 2020 - NW2804

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Mphithi, Mr L to ask the Minister in The Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities

(1)       With reference to the National Youth Policy 2030, what proportion of the consultation included youth who are not affiliated to organisations? (2) Whether she will furnish Mr L Mphithi with a summary table of all comments received during the 10-month consultation period; if not, why not? if so, what are the relevant details?

Reply:

(1) The majority of the consultations included youth who are not affiliated to any organisation, with the exception of one webinar which only targeted youth from political and student formations. In many consultation sessions, including the provincial ones and received written responses, the majority of young people participated in their personal capacities. These included youth from various parts of the country who saw it as a moral responsibility to participate in shaping this important advocacy tool.

Venue/ Type

Dates

No. of participants

Target

Physical Contact Sessions

Free State

06 November 2019

103

Non-affiliated youth

KwaZulu- Natal

12 November 2019

70

Non-affiliated youth

Mpumalanga

15 November 2019

106

Non-affiliated youth

Western Cape

20 November 2019

74

Non-affiliated youth

Eastern Cape

23 November 2019

62

Non-affiliated youth

Northern Cape

05 December 2019

50

Non-affiliated youth

Limpopo

10 December 2019

91

Non-affiliated youth

Gauteng

12 December 2019

62

Non-affiliated youth

Local Government stakeholders

(Thaba Nchu)

21-22 January 2020

60

Both affiliated and non-affiliated youth

North West

07 February 2020

55

Non-affiliated youth

Other Consultations

Venue/ Type

Dates

Written comments received

Gazette

07 February – 16 March 2020

17 written submissions from individuals; and

59 written submissions from organisations

Extension and newspaper advertisements

16 March – 28 April 2020

 

Webinar on youth policy in the age of COVID-19

29 June 2020

Non-affiliated youth and the public at large

Extension for written inputs

01 August – 31 August 2020

Non-affiliated youth and the public at large

Special webinar

18 September 2020

Affiliated youth from political and student formations. The Portfolio Committee was invited.

2) A summary of 42 pages of comments and inputs received would be sent directly to Hon. Mphithi.

02 December 2020 - NW2838

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Nolutshungu, Ms N to ask the Minister of Transport

Whether he has been informed that settlements were paid immediately after being lodged by certain lawyers or legal firm (name furnished), but victims of road accidents were not paid and waited for more than 10 years to receive their money; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details?

Reply:

The Road Accident Fund (RAF) was approached by the South African Police Services (SAPS) for information relating to its investigation into the alleged theft of trust funds by the legal firm (name furnished). The SAPS did not inform the RAF of a complaint, nor is the RAF aware of a complaint, relating to the early settlement by the RAF of claims lodged by the legal firm. In respect of the claim concerned, the claim was lodged with the RAF in 2013 and settled in 2018, which is certainly not indicative of early settlement. However, anyone with information in relation to the alleged early settlement of claims lodged by the legal firm is invited to contact the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation on 012 846 4590, or the RAF’s Forensic Investigation Department on 0800 005919. In the interim the RAF’s Forensic Investigation Department is investigating all matters lodged by the legal firm.

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02 December 2020 - NW2599

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Powell, Ms EL to ask the Minister of Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation

What (a) is the name of the Chief Procurement Officer for the Housing Development Agency (HDA), (b) are the names and positions of all officials who are occupying acting positions at the HDA at the executive level, in respect of (i) the national HDA and (ii) all provincial HDA branches and (c) is the duration in which a specified position has not had a permanent incumbent?

Reply:

(a) The Housing Development Agency does not have a Chief Procurement Officer.

(b) At the HDA has an Acting Chief Executive Officer, Acting Senior Manager for Supply Chain, Acting Regional Manager for Western Cape, Eastern Cape and Northern Cape, and an Acting Provincial Manager for Limpopo.

I am constrained and prohibited by the document titled “Guide to Parliamentary Questions in the National Assembly” from providing the Honourable Member with the names of the officials as requested. The document referred to states that:

Questions are to be framed as concisely as possible. All unnecessary adjectives, references and quotations are omitted. Names of persons, bodies and, for example, newspapers are only used in questions if the facts surrounding the case have been proven. As the mere mention of such names could be construed as publicity for or against them, it should be clear that this practice is highly undesirable. If a question will be unintelligible without mentioning such names, the Departments concerned are notified of the name (-s) and this phrase is used: ".......a certain person (name furnished)”

(c) Chief Executive Officer: The position has been vacant since 31 December 2019.

Acting Senior Manager - Supply Chain: This position has been vacant since 1 August 2020.

Regional Manager – Western Cape, Eastern Cape and Northern Cape. The position has been vacant since 31 August 2020.

Provincial Manager – Limpopo: This position has been vacant since 2 October 2020.

 

02 December 2020 - NW2806

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Mphithi, Mr L to ask the Minister in The Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities

(a) What is the budget for monitoring and evaluation of the National Youth Policy (NYP) 2030, (b) who will be responsible for monitoring and evaluation of the NYP 2030 in her department, (c) how will her department ensure that disaggregated data will be accessed, and (d) what is the monitoring and evaluation cycle process for completing the monitoring and evaluation plan and template?

Reply:

a) The budget for monitoring and evaluation of the National Youth Policy (NYP) 2030 is within the budget of the National Youth Development branch in the Department. The total budget for the National Youth Development branch is R10 523 000. Of that amount, R3 134 000 is for goods and services. The monitoring and evaluation budget is within the goods and services line item.

b) The National Youth Development branch and the Monitoring and Evaluation unit in the Department will be responsible for monitoring and evaluating the NYP2030 and they will ensure collection, analysis and reporting of progress of high level output and outcome indicators tracking implementation of the National Youth Policy by government, civil society, and private sectors on a continuous basis. Data will be collated and the NYP2030 implementation reports will be consolidated on quarterly basis.

c) The Monitoring and Evaluation Framework has monitoring and evaluation tools to be used to collect selected data that is disaggregated according to age, gender, disability status, geographic location, and racial grouping.

d) The monitoring and evaluation plan and templates will be completed together with the Monitoring and Evaluation Framework by the end of March 2021. They will be consulted with relevant stakeholders, before being processed to Cabinet for approval. Capacity building sessions will also be held in all provinces with targeted implementing agents.

02 December 2020 - NW2816

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Lentit, Mr R to ask the Minister of Transport

Whether he will furnish details of the proposals for the development and the associated investments for each specified proposal of more than 12 new harbours in the Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, Northern Cape and Western Cape, as stated in the Medium-Term Budget Policy speech; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details?

Reply:

The development and associated investment in Small Harbours is the mandate of the Department of Public Works. The Department of Transport as mandated by the Comprehensive Maritime Transport Policy shall develop Regulatory Framework on the operating model, safety, security and marine environment protection.

 

02 December 2020 - NW2811

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Roos, Mr AC to ask the Minister of Home Affairs

(1)What are the (a) reasons and (b) statutory provisions for refusing to register (i) births and (ii) the names of both parents on the birth certificate in the case where parents are of the same gender (details furnished); (2) what (a) steps will he take and (b) measures will he implement in order to ensure the removal of any discriminatory practices being applied to same-sex parents; (3) what are the details of the immediate retroactive steps that will be taken in respect of affected couples so that they can ensure that both names of parents appear on the birth certificate?

Reply:

(1)(a) There should be no reasons for refusal to register birth.

(1)(b) There is no statutory provision for refusal to register birth that meet the requirements as per the Birth and Death Act, Act no. 51 of 1992.

(i) Every child Birth should be registered as per Birth and Death Act.

(ii) Both parent’s details will be reflected on the birth certificate as per Act.

(2)(a) Where there is non-compliance to the Law and the Department is aware, corrective measures will be taken against the official/s.

(2)(b) The Constitution of South Africa promotes equality. The state may not directly or indirectly discriminate against anyone on the grounds of gender, sex or sexual orientation. Refusal to register the birth of a child on the ground that both parents are of the same gender/sex is discriminatory and inconsistent with the constitution. Managers at all levels will ensure that information on birth registration is once more disseminated to all officials responsible for birth registration. No discrimination will be tolerated and if such occurs, the Department will take the necessary actions against the official

(3) The birth registration system allows and accepts the registration of birth of a child born of people of the same sex. The affected couples can approach the Office Manager in charge at the nearest Home Affairs office to get their child registered so that they can ensure that both names of parents appear on the birth certificate.

END

02 December 2020 - NW2847

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Montwedi, Mr Mk to ask the Minister of Home Affairs

What are the reasons that his department declared a certain person (name and details furnished) deceased when he is still alive?

Reply:

The person who is declared dead even though he is still alive, is due to the sharing of the same identity number by two persons. The case of the person concerned as per details furnished was declared dead on 13 September 2014 at Vredendal, was received and referred to the relevant section for investigation.

Upon investigation, it was discovered that the client had to submit an application with supporting documents to finalise the matter. On 12 November 2020, the documents were only forwarded to Head Office, Pretoria which will be used to verify the owner of the identity number and finalisation thereof.

The applicant will be informed accordingly once finalised.

END

02 December 2020 - NW2669

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Sithole, Mr KP to ask the Minister of Transport

In light of the fact that the Gautrain is a smart public transport mode maintaining a high level of operational efficiency, what (a) total amount of profit did the Gautrain make in the 2019-20 financial year, (b) were the operational and maintenance costs and (c) total amount will Phase 2 cost?

Reply:

a) The Gautrain is a Public Private Partnership between the Gauteng Provincial Government and a private sector consortium by the name of the Bombela Concession Company. In terms of this contract, the Gauteng Provincial Government does not make a financial profit from the project. Instead the Provincial Government maximizes the social and economic returns from having a well-run and efficient public transport system linking key economic nodes in Gauteng.

b) The operating and maintenance costs for the financial year ending March 2020 were R1,333 billion. During this period the revenue received from fare paying passengers and other sources such as advertising income totaled R971 million. There was an estimated R32 million loss of revenue in the month of March 2020 due to the reduced number of passengers travelling because of the Covid-19 pandemic. The shortfall was covered by the Patronage Guarantee paid by the Province of Gauteng as part of its ongoing contractual commitments in terms of the PPP agreement.

c) At this stage, the feasibility study for Phase 2 of the Gautrain is with the National Treasury and the estimated project costs can only be finalized once the input of Treasury is received and incorporated in the financial model.

02 December 2020 - NW2805

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Mphithi, Mr L to ask the Minister in The Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities

Whether, with reference to the National Youth Policy 2030, a budget analysis has been conducted to evaluate the costs of implementing the National Youth Policy; if not, what are the (a) reasons and (b) relevant details; if so, will she furnish Mr L Mphithi with the budget analysis?

Reply:

A budget analysis has not been conducted to evaluate the costs of implementing the National Youth Policy:

a) The National Youth Policy specifies policy priorities for socio-economic development and empowerment of young people. An Integrated Youth Development Strategy (IYDS), which gives effect to the implementation of the National Youth Policy, is the one that would be costed.

b) The IYDS would be developed by the National Youth Development Agency (NYDA) and finalised by the end of March 2021. The nature of youth programmes, projects, and activities aligned to the National Youth Policy priorities will be specified in the IYDS. These programmes, projects and activities are the ones to be costed. A budget analysis will be available once the strategy is finalized, costed and approved.

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02 December 2020 - NW2603

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Hunsinger, Dr CH to ask the Minister of Transport

Whether, with reference to the August 2015 report by the former Public Protector, Adv T N Madonsela, titled Derailed, into malfeasance at the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa, where she inter alia found a problem in the implementation of the supply chain management policy and also highlighted a problem with clause 11.3, he has found that the supply chain management policy has subsequently changed; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details of how the specified policy has changed?

Reply:

The Supply Chain Management Policy, February 2009, Clause 11.3 Bidding Methods, was subsequently changed twice to align to 217 of the constitution and all legislative prescripts. These were effected as the Supply Chain Management Policy, November 2018, driven by the Board of Control, and further enhanced through the current PRASA Supply Chain Management 2020 policy. This has embedded controls and standardized on how the organization executes its procurement activities across the business.

02 December 2020 - NW2453

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Gumbi, Mr HS to ask the Minister of Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation

(1)(a) What is the total annual water allocation from the Oranje-Fish River Tunnel scheme that diverts water from the Gariep Dam to the Fish River Valley to the Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality (NMBMM) and (b) who or what manages the specified water allocation to NMBMM; (2) whether the NMBMM utilises its full water allocation; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details; (3) whether there is any possibility that the NMBMM may receive an increased annual water allocation in future; if so, what infrastructure upgrades has she found could possibly ensure increased efficiency and reduce water losses in the system that supplies NMBMM?

Reply:

(1)(a) The total annual water allocation from the Orange River System through the Oranje-Fish Tunnel scheme that diverts water from the Gariep Dam to the Fish and Sundays Rivers to the Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality (NMBMM) is 58,3 million m3/annum.

(b) The water allocation is ensured through the Annual Operating Analysis of the Orange River System as well as Algoa Water Supply System, of which the NMBMM is part of the Stakeholders Operating Forum (SOF). The NMBMM operates the relevant infrastructure that provides potable water to municipal users.

(2) The NMBM is utilising its full allocation at present.

(3)(a) The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) issued a license to NMBM to abstract a total of 58.3 million m3/a of water from the Orange River, with the proviso that the license could be reduced back to 22 million m3/a after 20 years (by 2031). However, NMBM has requested that the license be made permanent on account of its high capital investment. The potential for further allocation in line with potential efficiency savings, to be obtained along the OFS transfer route has been considered and can be considered further, depending on the success of efficiency measures introduced. An additional allocation of 18.25 million m3/a has been recommended, to be made available from water saved through efficiency measures introduced, which could potentially be developed as a Phase 4 of the Nooitgedagt Low Level Scheme.

(b) The Orange River Project/Nooitgedacht Low-Level Scheme is one of the interventions with the following upgrades to possibly ensure increased efficiency and reduce water losses in the system that supplies NMBMM:

  • Concrete-lining of the 500 km of earth canals in the Great Fish River Water User Association (GFRWUA) area of jurisdiction by the Water Users Associations (WUA).
  • Improved measuring and monitoring in the GFRWUA and Lower Sundays River Water User Association (LSRWUA) areas of jurisdiction by DWS for flow measurements and the WUAs on actual water use measurements.
  • Removal of reeds along the Great Fish River by the WUAs and the working for programmes.
  • Optimisation of operational releases made at the Elandsdrift and De Mistkraal weirs to be implemented in a step-wise manner by DWS – this involves a revival of the existing Real-Time model.
  • Refurbishment of the Darlington Dam which is currently being evaluated by the Infrastructure unit of DWS.

02 December 2020 - NW2763

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Tito, Ms LF to ask the Minister of Home Affairs

(a) What is the total number of cases of blocked identity documents (IDs) in his department and (b) how long does it take his department to investigate and resolve the matter of a blocked ID?

Reply:

a) The Department has eight hundred and thirteen thousand three hundred and forty-three (813 343) identified cases of blocked identity documents (IDs) under different categories. The afore-mentioned total includes cases that have to remain blocked as these cases are already investigated and/or marked for deletion so that they should not be used again as such.

The breakdown of the categories are as follows:

Description of Markers / Blocked IDs

Number

Immigrant does not qualify for automatic citizenship

222

South West Africa (S.W.A) cases

8214

Death - Correspondence file created (dead or alive cases or fraudulent death)

17747

Illegal Immigrants

145619

Duplicates (ID duplicates for one person having multiple identity numbers and 2 persons sharing same ID number)

517240

Under Investigation for various reasons

70323

Refer to Identification (to investigate fingerprint or biometric records)

53978

Total

813343

It has to be highlighted that when the Department delivers services to citizens and non-citizens of this country, it will come across cases of Identity theft, where an Identity document was acquired illegally, fraudulently, where supporting documents were falsified or inadvertently where identity numbers are duplicated. In all such cases markers are set on the National Population Register(NPR) as a means of ensuring the integrity and credibility of the National Population Register.

In addition, markers are set on identity numbers such as cases that are referred to as “under investigation” for various reasons or causes. When the Department receives cases of this nature, they first have to investigate these cases to establish if indeed the Identity document was acquired illegally, then those Identity numbers are definitely blocked. Where there is sufficient evidence provided to the contrary, markers are lifted accordingly.

The following reasons mainly attribute to why IDs are blocked and markers are set on the National Population Register:

  • Where ID numbers are Duplicated
  • Illegal Immigrants who obtained SA documents fraudulently
  • False registration of Birth, Marriages and Death and;
  • Investigation purposes of suspicious ID obtained fraudulently with falsified supporting documents

b) It takes the department approximately six (6) to eight (8) weeks to resolve and to finalise blocked Identity documents, provided all required supporting documents to resolve these cases are obtained from the applicant. This includes the time when the client visits the front office and the receipt of all requested documentation to resolve the case in line with the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s).

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01 December 2020 - NW2747

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Sonti, Ms NP to ask the Minister of Transport

Whether his department and/or the SA National Roads Agency has any plans to build roads in Phokwane in the Northern Cape; if not, why not; if so, what are the further relevant details?

Reply:

SANRAL jurisdiction is limited to the declared national road network of South Africa. In terms of vicinity of Phokwane in the Northern Cape, National Route N18 Section 1 from Warrenton to the NC/NW Border with a total length of 54,6 km, falls under SANRAL.

The following two major development and improvement projects for this portion of N18/1 has been approved in SANRAL MTEF budget:

  1. N18 Section 1: Warrenton - Vaal-Harts (27,0 km in length) – Magareng Local Municipality
  2. N18 Section 1: Vaal-Harts - NC/NW Border (27.6 km in length) - Phokwane Local Municipality.

For both projects the procurement of Engineering Services will commence during the 2021/22 financial year. The design period is scheduled for 2 years, with construction commencing during the second half of 2023. The scope of works for both projects entail the reconstruction of road pavement layers, the widening of the road width to at least 13,4 metres, construction of passing lanes, the upgrade of all major intersections and the provision of non-motorised transport infrastructure such as formalised footpaths/cycleways and public transport drop off and pick up facilities. As with all SANRAL projects, each of these projects will also incorporate a community development project that focus on priorities identified based on inputs from the community.

The estimate costs of the projects are approximately R920 million (R460 million each), with minimum of 30% of work going to sub-contractors. It is anticipated that these projects will bring much needed economic opportunities and improved road safety to the Local Municipalities and surrounds.

01 December 2020 - NW2499

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Thembekwayo, Dr S to ask the Minister of Transport

On what date is it envisaged that his department will fix the MamelodiTsamaya Road in Tshwane that is riddled with potholes?

Reply:

I have taken note of the question from the Honourable Dr S SThembekwayo, and wish to confirm that the road in question is not part of the asset register of the national road network. As you may be aware that the planning, construction, maintenance and operations of all national roads are being managed by the South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL).

My department has made enquires and were informed by the City of Tshwane that the construction of road k54 between k22 (old Bronkhorstspruit road) and k69 (Hans Strijdom, approximately 6.8km) as well as a section of road d2561 from k54 to Tsamaya road in Mamelodi (approximately 2.2km), CONTRACT NO: DRT 91/06/2016. King Civils were appointed as a main contractor. Project commenced on 22 January 2018. The Contractor is responsible for the area in which the reported potholes are concentrated and are responsible for day to day maintenance until they complete the doubling of the stretch of road as per their contractual obligations.

The contractual completion date is 4 November 2020

This will be met, due to legal matters that must be resolved to address the illegal invasion of the road reserve.

01 December 2020 - NW2377

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Buthelezi, Mr EM to ask the Minister of Agriculture, LandReform and Rural Development

Whether, with reference to the tabling of the draft Expropriation Bill on 9 October 2020, the Government has conducted an audit of (a) land under the control of the State which can be redistributed without compensation and (b) unused land by owners living abroad; if not, what is the position in each case; if so, what are the relevant details in each case; (2) what (a) measures will be put in place to ensure that the beneficiaries of expropriated land have the requisite knowledge and skills to make that land profitable taking into account that much of the land that was given to black South Africans is now lying unproductive and most projects have failed because of lack of skills and (b) will be done to ensure the adoption of the Expropriation Bill does not result in lost investor confidence, particularly from the Republic’s main foreign investors?

Reply:

1. No. Government has not yet identified the land which can be redistributed without compensation andunused land by owners living abroad,and therefore such land audit has not been conducted.

(a),(b) Falls away.

2.

a) In line with the Beneficiary Selection Policy, all beneficiaries allocated the land are subjected to a compulsory training in line with their skills and knowledge needs.

b) Government through the relevant affected Departments, will provide a comprehensive communication strategy to address the concerns of the investors on the expropriation of land.

01 December 2020 - NW2586

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Cebekhulu, Inkosi RN to ask the Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development

Following her announcement that over 700 000 ha of State land would be redistributed, and taking into consideration the Proactive Land Acquisition Strategy, (a) how is the Government going to support all those new farm applicants, given the stark decrease in the supplementary land reform budget, (b) from which budget line item will the training, recapitalisation and other costs be paid from and (c) what plans and/or mechanisms has the Government put in place to ensure equitable access to the State land it redistributes; (2) whether there are no interested land reform applicants in Gauteng and the Western Cape; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details?

Reply:

1. (a)In line with the decrease in the supplementary Land Reform budget, the Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development (DALRRD)will consider a partnership model to enable support to all new farm applicants. Partners are critical and will enable DALRRD to leverage their (additional) funding.The following plans have also been put in place to support the productive use of state-land by successful applicants:

  • Provision of conditional grants to enable access to production inputs, implements, on-farm infrastructure, training and mentorship, market access and South African Good Agricultural Practices (SA GAP) for those producing perishable products.
  • Re-introduce blended funding and together with partners like the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC), develop and support suitable land for high value, export-oriented products.
  • Repurpose micro finance scheme to increase access to cheap loans through the Land Bank which are affordable as many will be start-up operations managed by women and youth.
  • Furthermore, our partnerships with the commodity organizations will ensure that we provide specialised technical adviceandlinkbeneficiaries to existing markets and study groups;

b) Training, recapitalisation and other costs will be paid from the conditional grants budget line item of farmer support/post settlement.

c) The process of advertising the properties is done in a fair and equitable manner to ensure that all qualifying citizens are having an equal opportunity to access and submit their applications. This includes publishing in different platforms and in various official languages. The applications will be scrutinized by a committee to ensure proper allocation in line with the criteria outlined in the advert. The target groups for the project are women, youth and persons living with disabilities to aid in shaping the economy and agriculture for the future and to remedy the gaps for previously marginalised groups. Although persons falling outside these target groups may still apply, priority will be given to the above groups. Clear criteria and Standard Operating Procedures have been developed to ensure that applications across the country are treated consistently and fairly by applying the same standards.

2. No assessment was done to determine if there are interestedapplicants in Gauteng and Western Cape; however; there is also no state-land available to be released in the provinces of Gauteng and Western Cape. It should be noted that applicants from any province, including Gauteng and Western Cape may still apply for land in any of the provinces where land has been made available for agricultural leasing provided they are willing to relocate if appointed as lessees on such properties. Therefore, if there is interest from the residents in Gauteng or Western Cape, they can still apply in line with the current advert.

01 December 2020 - NW2640

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Bergman, Mr D to ask the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation

What (a) are the detailed reasons that the South African Consul General has still not found a satisfactory residence to stay in Los Angeles; and (b) are the details of the complaints with the last 20 properties that the Consul General was shown in Los Angeles; (2) What are the reasons that the property that was leased by the previous Consul General was not available for the incumbent?

Reply:

1. (a)The South African Consul-General arrived in Los Angels at the end of January 2020. While searching for a suitable residence for the CG, the lockdown (Stay-at-Home) Order was issued in Los Angeles in March 2020, which made it difficult to continue searching for and viewing properties.

(b) Although more than 20 properties were viewed in areas recommended by the local office of the US State Department, no suitable property was identified during this initial period. As part of the search, three properties deemed to be suitable were later identified, but the Mission lost the properties due to reasons related to the landlords’ decision.

(2) The previous CG vacated the property in July 2019, which is 5 months before the arrival of the incumbent CG, who arrived at the end of January 2020. In this regard, it was deciced that it was not cost effective to keep renting an unoccupied property (CG’s residence), so the contract was terminated or not renewed with a view that another property will be searched for as soon as the CG arrives.

01 December 2020 - NW2367

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Masipa, Mr NP to ask the Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and RuralDevelopment

What measures has her department put in place to support black women in the wine industry who recently protested in front of the Parliamentary precinct and handed over a petition under the banner of Black Wine Business complaining about the lack of support from the Government, particularly her department?

Reply:

A meeting was held with the Black Women and Youth Businesses in wine industry in August 2020. Subsequently, a task team was established that has engaged with role players in the wine industry during September 2020. The task team will followup on all issues raised and provide regular feedback to the wine industry accordingly.

Furthermore, as part of its transformation trajectory, the Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development has introduced measures to empower and mainstream women in the sector, including women in the wine industry. The existing measures are as follows:

i) The Beneficiary Selection and Land Allocation Policy seeks to ensure gender equality and inclusivity by unlocking access to land to the most marginalised and vulnerable groups, specifically to smallholder producers, women, youth and people with disabilities, rural and peri-urban residents and military veterans. This policy advocates for 50% women, 40% youth and 10% people with disabilities.

ii) Norms and Standards for the inclusion of Vulnerable Groups (NSVG) that is a tool used to influence and provide guidelines for setting measurable targets for departmental programmes to prioritize vulnerable groups and to articulate the precise targets and timeframes. The NSVGadvocates for the allocation of at least 50% support to women, 50% to youth (of which 50% are agricultural graduates) and 6% to people with disabilities.

iii) Draft Comprehensive Producer Development Support Policyaims toregulate and guide the provision of support to the various categories of producers, thereby contributing to a sustainable and competitive agricultural sector. Through this Policy, government commits to promoting conditions which enable allpreviously disadvantaged citizens and targeted groups (women, youth, people with disabilities and military veterans) to gain access to land. This will be achieved through ensuring no less than 50% allocation of agricultural farming land for smallholders under the Redistribution Programme to women, 40% to youth, and 10% to people living with disabilities.

01 December 2020 - NW2469

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Steyn, Ms A to ask the Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development

(a) What number of hectares of State land is registered in the name of the State and (b) on what date will the Government make all suitable agricultural State land available for land reform purposes?

Reply:

a) There are 9 778 241 hectares of state land registered under the custodianship of DALRRD in the name of the State.

b) The state will continually make agricultural land available through several processes such as disposal, allocation, leasehold etc.

01 December 2020 - NW2429

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Mabhena, Mr TB to ask the Minister of Transport

(1)What are the processes and procedures of the SA Civil Aviation Authority that are in place to ensure that (a) all licensing and (b) operating conditions are met; (2) whether the specified processes and procedures were followed in the case of a certain company (name furnished); if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details; (3) whether he will furnish Mr T B Mabhena with the evidence that the specified processes and procedures were followed in the specified case; if not, why not; if so, on what date?

Reply:

South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA)

The process for the approval of any aerodrome, inclusive of a heliport, is as follows:

a) The applicant applies to the SACAA by submitting an application form.

b) A preliminary/initial inspection is conducted by Inspectors from the SACAA, in this case comprising of an Infrastructure Inspector and a Flight Operations Inspector to assess the suitability of the proposed site for helicopter operations and a preliminary inspection report with recommendations is generated and forwarded to the applicant.

c) The application is published in Government Gazette (in this case Gazette #41871 of 12 September 2018) for public comment.

d) As soon as the recommendations have been implemented, the applicant forwards a request to the SACAA for a final inspection to be conducted.

e) The initial issue of the approval and restrictions thereof is subject to the applicant complying with the SACAA regulations as well as consideration of any public comments received through the publication process. (In this case there was no comments in relation to any environmental matter).

f) Licenses/approvals are issued for a period of up to 5 years, as provided for under the Civil Aviation Act, Act No 13 of 2009, and, during the interleading periods, compliance is monitored through surveillance inspections, as per international standard.

1. The specified process was followed with the Ultimate Heli application.

2. Third party information can only be released with the consent of the approval holder. The reports contain 3rd party proprietary and commercially sensitive information, is confidential in nature and may contain personal information, which was provided in confidence, and the SACAA does not have consent from the operator to release such.

01 December 2020 - NW2762

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Montwedi, Mr Mk to ask the Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development

Whether, with reference to the community of Ward 18 Jojweni under Lower Ncora VD Nomadamba JSS VD in IntsikaYethu Municipality under Chris Hani Region, Eastern Cape, who heard for the first time in a community meeting that a certain person (name furnished) is registering a Communal Property Association (CPA) for them and this will result in the termination of the Amadleloproject that has leased their land for a dairy project, her department is informed of such a person registering a CPA for the affected community; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the reasons that her department is registering a CPA on land that belongs to the community and wanting to dictate on how their land be should used?

Reply:

No.The Department is not informed of such registration.However, the provincial office of the Department is currently updating themembership list of the existing Ncora-Qumanco CPA in 10 villages of Ncora in preparation of an AGM. The Project officer responsible for this CPA is Miranda Tengani based in the Queenstown office.