Questions and Replies
08 June 2020 - NW663
Selfe, Mr J to ask the Minister of Justice and Correctional Services
(1)Whether assessments are done of inmates admitted to correctional centres serving sentences of 24 months or less, as is required by section 38 of the Correctional Services Act, Act 111 of 1998; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details; (2) What rehabilitative and/or educational programmes are available to such inmates obliged to participate in such programmes?
Reply:
1. All sentenced offenders are subjected to an immediate risk and needs assessment (i.e. immediate educational needs, vulnerability to sexual violence and exploitation, social and psychological needs among others) within 6 hours upon admission. The classification of all offenders is also done for all categories to determine their risk levels. The dynamics of such an offender population must be considered. It is a very mobile population which has a significant impact on the time needed for a useful assessment. The compilation of the Correctional Sentence Plan however is reserved for offenders sentenced to longer than 24 months.
2. Correctional Programmes are available to sentenced offenders. Correctional Programmes are non – therapeutic in nature and rendered within the group work mode, meaning groups of 15 – 20 offenders in a group. Since the Department is focussing on offenders sentenced to longer than 24 months, when assessments are conducted and programmes rendered accordingly, these groups of offenders are not obliged to attend Correctional Programmes. The following thirteen (13) Correctional Programmes are however available to sentenced offenders:
- New Beginnings Orientation
- Anger Management (Anger In Anger Out)
- Cross Roads
- Restorative Justice Orientation
- Preparatory Programme on Sexual Offences
- Substance Abuse (Stop to Start)
- Behaviour Modification Programme on Gangsterism
- Economic Crime Programme (fraud related)
- Economic Crime Programme (theft related)
- Programme on Murder and related offences (Changing Lanes)
- Programme on Robbery and related offences (Change is possible)
- Correctional Programme for Female Offenders
- Pre – Release Programme
Educational Programmes
All offenders are subjected to assessment for placement in the various educational programmes. Educational programmes are offered to all inmates in the following:-
- Pre – Literacy (for those who are illiterate): This programme is offered for offenders who cannot read or write
- Adult Education and Training (AET) Levels 1- 4: This is equivalent to Grades 1-9 in normal mainstream education and it’s for offenders who want to pursue studies in the General Education and Training (GET) Band.
- Further Education and Training (FET): Grades 10 - 12. All those offenders that have successfully completed the above-mentioned programme get an opportunity to pursue studies in the FET Band following a curriculum known as Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statements (CAPS), similar to all external schools within the education system of the country. These are offered by the DCS full time schools.
- Higher Education and Training (HET): After completing their Grade 12 qualification, offenders are afforded an opportunity to advance their education through distant education.
- Computer Based Training: This programme is offered to promote computer based learning and is offered in designated Computer Based Training Centres (CBT) where we offer basic Computer Literacy as well as the advanced International Computer Driver’s License (ICDL).
Skills Development Programmes
Skills Development programmes are available to offenders serving a sentence of 24 months or less, where resources are available the following options are available:
- Vocational skills training programmes are offered as per availability at a Correctional Centre. Offenders are offered accredited and non-accredited training. The Department focuses on ensuring that offenders assigned to workplaces are offered accredited training, in addition to workplace learning, to ensure employability and self-sustainability upon release.
- An example of the programmes available are hairdressing, nail technology, chef assistant training, waste management, new venture creation, welding, plumbing, and other entrepreneurial training programmes just to mention a few.
- Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) College programmes are available to offenders who want to enter the vocational educational field and it is also available as a post school option, at Correctional Centres where resources are available. The objective of the TVET College programme, is to yield job–linked programmes and graduates that are immediately employable. This is the contribution of DCS in counteracting the high rate of unemployment by improving skills and productivity of the incarcerated.
END
08 June 2020 - NW480
Van Der Walt, Ms D to ask the Minister of Basic Education
With reference to her reply to oral question 71 on 11 March 2020, (a) which schools are on the list of 272 in the Chris Hani District Municipality to receive proper sanitation in the (i) 2019-20, (ii) 2020-21 and (iii) 2021-22 financial years, (b) who are the implementing agents in each case, (c) what is the cost of each project, (d) where is the funding obtained for each project and (e) on what date is each project expected to be (i) finalised and (ii) handed over?
Reply:
|
2019/20 |
2020/21 |
2021/22 |
|
(a) |
59 |
50 (Annexure B) |
152 |
11 (Annexure C) |
|
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The verification process confirmed that these schools have a VIP ablutions which may require maintenance. |
(b) |
|
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No Implimanting Agents (IA) has yet been allocated for these projects
|
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(c) |
See attached Annexure A DBSA- 38 Schools, Contract Awarded 20 Schools under Planning TMT: 1 School under construction
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See attached Annexure B |
No budget allocation |
No budget allocation |
(d) |
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(e) |
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08 June 2020 - NW339
Bagraim, Mr M to ask the Minister of Health
What (a) number of (i) serviceable and (ii) fully equipped ambulances are being used in each (aa) district municipality and (bb) local municipality in the public health sector in the Western Cape and (b) area in square kilometres does each ambulance service?
Reply:
The following table reflects the details in this regard
Western Cape Districts |
(a)(i) Serviceable ambulances |
(a)(ii) Fully equipped ambulances |
In each (aa) district, (bb) local municipality in the public health sector in the Province |
(b) Area in square kilometres each ambulance service |
City of Cape Town |
254 |
115 |
115 |
2 446 |
Cape Winelands |
40 |
40 |
21 473 |
|
Central Karoo |
16 |
16 |
38 854 |
|
Garden Route |
30 |
30 |
23 331 |
|
Overberg |
24 |
24 |
12 239 |
|
West Coast |
29 |
29 |
31 119 |
END.
08 June 2020 - NW568
Horn, Mr W to ask the Minister of Justice and Correctional Services
What number of (a) parole applications are currently in the process of approval (i) with each parole board and (ii) in each province and (b) the specified parole applicants have been convicted of (i) rape, (ii) murder, (iii) kidnapping, (iv) culpable homicide, (v) housebreaking and/or (vi) any other specified crime?
Reply:
here's the link for reply: https://pmg.org.za/files/RNW568_REPLY.docx
08 June 2020 - NW460
Van Staden, Mr PA to ask the Minister of Health
(1)With reference to the transfer of baby Edward Erasmus between various hospitals (details furnished), (a) what were the complications during his birth, (b) what was done at the John Daniel Newberry Hospital to stabilise the baby during the complications, (c) why there was no oxygen available at the Dihlabeng Regional Hospital to assist the baby, (d) why did the Universitas Academic Hospital in Bloemfontein send the baby to the Intensive Care Unit without informing the parents, (e) why was the life support machine disconnected without the consent of the parents and (f) why did the Universitas Academic Hospital in Bloemfontein refuse to provide the postmortem certificate to the parents; (2) whether he will make a statement on the matter?
Reply:
1. (a) The mother (21 years old) delivered the baby (the mother's third delivery) at Clocolan, JD Newberry District Hospital with a reported history of meconium stained liquor and Apgar score of 5/10 and 6/10 at 1 minute and 5 minutes respectively. The mother arrived un-booked as a result no ultrasound was done antenatally. The baby was preterm estimated gestation age of 34-35 weeks with low birth weight (1,98 kg). In addition the following were found: Dysmorphic features and multiple congenital anomalies, anorectal malformation - imperforate anus, bilateral renal malformation - confirmed by kidney ultrasound, severe respiratory distress - most likely due to lung hypoplasia during pregnancy and upper gastrointestinal bleeding.
(b)-(c) The patient was transferred to the Neonatal ICU at the Dihlabeng Regional Hospital where the baby was put on a Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) machine to assist the baby to breathe. As the baby's respiratory distress worsened the medical officer decided to transfer the patient Universitas Academic Hospital.
(d) The baby's condition was critical and it was transported via air transport, given respiratory support via CPAP. On arrival at Universitas Academic Hospital the baby was admitted to the Neonatal ICU as his condition required life support - at no stage did parents raise the issue of objection to the baby being put on life support.
(e) The baby died while on life support machines and his parents were allowed to hold the baby whilst he was still intubated.
(f) A post-mortem was offered to the parents but they refused.
2. Yes.
END.
08 June 2020 - NW338
Bagraim, Mr M to ask the Minister of Health
What (a) number of (i) serviceable and (ii) fully equipped ambulances are being used in each (aa) district municipality and (bb) local municipality in the public health sector in the Northern Cape and (b) area in square kilometres does each ambulance service?
Reply:
The following table reflects the details in this regard
Northern Cape Districts |
(a)(i) Serviceable ambulances |
(a)(ii) Fully equipped ambulances |
In each (aa) district, (bb) local municipality in the public health sector in the Province |
(b) Area in square kilometres each ambulance service |
Frances Baard |
85 |
18 |
18 |
12 836 |
John Taolo Gaetsiwe |
11 |
11 |
27 322 |
|
Namakwa |
24 |
24 |
126 836 |
|
Pixley ka Seme |
20 |
20 |
103 411 |
|
Zf Mgcawu |
12 |
12 |
102 484 |
END.
08 June 2020 - NW328
Mileham, Mr K to ask the Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy
Whether the proposal as stated by him at the 26th Investing in African Mining Indaba that the Government seeks to establish an alternative power generation entity outside of Eskom has been (a) discussed and (b) approved by the Cabinet; if not, why not; if so, on what date did this discussion and approval take place; 2) Where did the specified proposal originate from; 3) What is the proposed (a) structure, (b) mandate and (c) time line for the establishment of the new entity; 4) What are the relevant details of the envisaged reporting line of the entity to the national executive? NW482E
Reply:
2.. The single buyer model cannot be sustained, in respect of which Eskom is the sole aggregator and dispatcher of all the energy generated in the interconnected power system. This is due to Eskom’s poor balance sheet and its inability to carry the risks relating to long term power purchase agreements with other generators, without further encumbrance of the national revenue fund.
In the circumstances, it has become critical to find alternative models for the delivery of new generation capacity as required under the integrated resource plan. The entity that the Minister referred to at the Mining Indaba is aimed at complimenting the role that Eskom is unable to fulfil, in relation to new generation capacity. It is noteworthy that the entity could play the role of Buyer as well as developer of new power capacity, with or without private sector partners.
3. (a) (b)(c) work in regard to the structure has not been finalized and it would be premature to answer questions like mandate and timelines.
4. See (4) above
08 June 2020 - NW126
Shivambu, Mr F to ask the Minister of Public Enterprises
(1)What total amount have certain persons (names furnished) been paid since their appointment as business rescue practitioners for the SA Airways (SAA); (2) whether the specified business rescue practitioners benefited from the Development Bank of Southern Africa equity bridge loan facility to SAA; if so, (a) what amount did they get paid for that specified intervention and (b) how are they paid?
Reply:
The following information was provided by the Business Rescue Practitioners of the South African Airways Response:
1. The business rescue practitioners have been paid in accordance with the hours worked and set down rate for business rescue practitioners. The amounts paid to Matuson & Associates and Adamantem as at 26 May 2020 are as follows:
Matuson and Associates – R22 208, 689
Adamantem (Pty) Ltd – R14 002,112
(2) The business rescue practitoners did not benefit from the intervention relating to the DBSA bridge facility, other than payment in the normal course of the business rescue process done based on hours spent on the transaction and set down rate for that practitioner.
08 June 2020 - NW459
Hendricks, Mr MGE to ask the Minister of Social Development
(1)Whether her department intends to introduce legislation to allow it to continue paying disability grants to beneficiaries who are in the process of renewing their six-months disability grants; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details; (2) whether she will consider ensuring that the pension payout of a deceased pensioner is not terminated in the same month of death or the month after death to assist families to pay the debts incurred on funeral costs or other minor debts left behind by the deceased; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
1. The Ministerial Directive, No. 6(k)(vii) as amended and gazetted on 09 May 2020, states that:
“Temporary disability grants which lapsed in February and March 2020, must be reinstated and continue to be paid from the date they were suspended until end of October 2020; temporary disability grants which did not lapse during April 2020, as contemplated in directive (l)(v) must continue to be paid until end of October 2020; and temporary disability grants which are due to lapse in May 2020 and June 2020, must continue to be paid until end of October 2020”.
The Directive further makes provision for Care Dependency grants which lapsed during the period beginning from February to April 2020 must be reinstated and continue to be paid until end of October 2020; and Care Dependency grants which lapsed during May 2020 or are due to lapse when the care dependent child turns 18 years of age, will not lapse until end of October 2020 and must continue to be paid until end of October 2020.
2. This option at present is not being considered. Most of the elderly have funeral cover for this. What is of concern is that many households are currently depending on the income from the elderly’s grant and are left destitute when the elderly pass on. The COVID-19 pandemic has also perpetuated the problem with more people becoming financially distressed.
To mitigate the impact of the pandemic, the President announced a relief package in the form of a Special COVID -19 Social Relief grant to the value of R350.00 per month to individuals who are: South African Citizens, Permanent Residents or Refugees registered on the Department of Home Affairs database; the applicant should currently be residing within the borders of the Republic of South Africa; be above the age of 18, unemployed; not receiving any form of income; not receiving any social grant; should not be receiving an unemployment insurance benefit and not qualifying to receive one; not receiving a stipend from the National Student Financial Aid Scheme and other financial aid; not receiving any other government COVID-19 response support; and not residing in a government funded or subsidised institution. The benefit came into effect in May 2020 and will be paid to qualifying individuals from date of application until end of October 2020.
08 June 2020 - NW493
Wilson, Ms ER to ask the Minister of Health
In light of the concerns about the coronavirus outbreak and the porous borders of the Republic, (a) what number of quarantine centres have been established in each province, (b) what kind of infrastructure is being used in the specified centres, (c) has each centre been equipped with the necessary scanners and medical equipment to handle potential cases, (d) what number of staff have been formally trained in each province to deal with potential cases of the coronavirus and (e) what was the cost of the establishment of each centre?
Reply:
a) The first part of the question related to the number of Quarantine facilities that have been activated in the country and shown per province.
Province |
NO OF SITES |
NO OF BEDS |
Eastern Cape |
19 |
662 |
Free State |
5 |
313 |
Gauteng |
21 |
6236 |
KwaZulu Natal |
48 |
1098 |
Limpopo |
6 |
313 |
Mpumalanga |
6 |
434 |
North West |
6 |
188 |
Northern Cape |
9 |
497 |
Western Cape |
16 |
2537 |
Grand Total |
136 |
12278 |
There are a number of sites on standby but is only activated as and when the Province deem it necessary to accommodate patients and or PUI's.
(b) There is currently 64 privately owned and 72 state owned facilities utilised. The following types of facilities are being utilised:
Type of facility |
Number of Sites in this category |
B&B |
15 |
CARAVAN PARK/CAMP SITE |
1 |
HEALTH FACILITY |
52 |
HOTEL |
38 |
LODGE |
7 |
NATURE RESERVE LODGE |
6 |
Other |
1 |
RESORT |
12 |
Training Centre |
4 |
Grand Total |
136 |
These sites were assessed for their suitability against a set of guidelines that looks at their locality, access to the site, ventilation, basic infrastructure requirements like access to electricity and water and then space for each occupant.
(c) There is a list of equipment requirements provided for in the guideline that include the following:
Minimum Equipment |
Clinical gloves (latex, single-use gloves for clinical care) |
N95 masks – only for aerosol generating procedures (taking of specimens) Medical/Surgical masks |
Aprons - disposable |
Sharps containers |
Red health risk waste bags to be in health care risk waste box with biohazard sign |
Alcohol-based hand sanitiser |
Liquid hand wash |
Clean single-use towels (e.g. paper towels) |
Cleaning gloves (reusable vinyl or rubber gloves for environmental cleaning) |
Appropriate detergent for environmental cleaning and disinfectant for disinfection of surfaces, instruments or equipment |
Large plastic bag for general waste (black or transparent) |
Linen bags |
Collection container for used equipment |
What has been issued to each site is dependent on the type of site and their own commitment to the cause. In the Western Cape for example some privately owned sites only required masks, gloves, bioboxes and red bags. The rest were provided by the establishment themselves.
(d) A standard set of training is conducted by Provincial Departments of Health related to the following:
- Training of healthcare professional on SOPs that needs to be followed at the quarantine centres for daily examination, movements in the facility, infection prevention control measures and use of PPE kit etc.
- Paramedical staff (staff nurses, medics, pharmacist etc) need to be trained on SOPs to be followed at quarantine/isolation centres and use of PPE.
- Support staff (housekeepers/cleaners, caterers, security staff, drivers and general duty staff) need to be trained on the use of masks, gloves, cleaning and disinfection procedures and use of PPE kit, etc.
- When a new staff member is assigned to a quarantine/isolation site, it needs to be ensured that he/she has received proper training before undertaking the work.
- All training should emphasise that all activities/procedures must be done under the strict monitoring and observation of trained specialists.
The exact numbers of people trained at these facilities is currently unknown.
(e) The costs associated at each of these centres varies and is dependent on the type of facility, who owns it and what the commitment is from each related to the cause. Private facilities in the hospitality industry is paid per person per night. For that they provide the full accommodation and catering support function, and the Provincial departments pick up the bill related to any clinical and waste management services. Costs associated with that range between R850 to R1200 per night per person. This includes accommodation and two meals per day.
For public facilities, again depending on the type of facility the cost would vary. From a priority perspective, public facilities already equipped with linen, beds and other basic furniture and services were first activated. In more dire times the Department is preparing public facilities by procurement of all beds, furnishing and operational equipment to activate facilities as a second priority. However, in the short term there is a heavy reliance on privately owned facilities where the moneys paid, also strengthened the tourism industry where no income could be generated.
The procurement of Health Technology equipment is also not done in bulk and at a rapid rate to make provision and address the demands that Covid-19 is placing on the department. Equipment is issued to where it is needed and includes Medical, Isolation and Quarantine facilities so to isolate the costs to only quarantine facilities is difficult at present.
END.
08 June 2020 - NW337
Bagraim, Mr M to ask the Minister of Health
What (a) number of (i) serviceable and (ii) fully equipped ambulances are being used in each (aa) district municipality and (bb) local municipality in the public health sector in the North West and (b) area in square kilometres does each ambulance service?
Reply:
The following table reflects the details in this regard
North West Districts |
(a)(i) Serviceable ambulances |
(a)(ii) Fully equipped ambulances |
In each (aa) district, (bb) local municipality in the public health sector in the Province |
(b) Area in square kilometres each ambulance service |
Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati |
119 |
17 |
17 |
43 700 |
Dr Kenneth Kaunda |
18 |
18 |
14 642 |
|
Bojanala |
11 |
11 |
18 333 |
|
Ngaka Modiri Molema |
21 |
21 |
28 206 |
END.
08 June 2020 - NW662
Selfe, Mr J to ask the Minister of Justice and Correctional Services
Whether he has found that sufficient work is provided to all sentenced offenders as provided for in section 40(1)(a) of the Correctional Services Act, Act 111 of 1998; if not, (a) why not and (b) what proportion of sentenced offenders are provided with such sufficient work?
Reply:
(a) No, not all sentenced offenders can be eligible to work, such as offenders with further charges, disabilities and sentenced children unless for the purpose of training aimed at obtaining skills for their development, offenders who were declared unfit to perform labour.
Offenders are allocated work activities by Case Management Committees (CMC) considering the offender’s security risk classification.
Sentenced offenders are therefore provided with work opportunities internally and externally within the correctional centre environment. The allocation varies from centre to centre depending on available created work opportunities. The internal allocations include:
- Office Cleaners;
- Section Cleaners;
- Care Givers;
- Tutors – Peer Educators;
- Barbers;
- Laundry;
- Kitchen Cleaners; and
- Kitchen Cooks
The external allocations include but are not limited to:
- Maintenance: Plumbers; Welders , Bricklayers, Electricians, Carpenters and Painters;
- Workshop: Textile, Steel and Wood;
- Terrain Cleaning Team;
- Agriculture: Vegetable, Dairy and Meat;
- Skills Development;
- Car Wash;
- Visit Room Cleaners; and
- Special projects – (Poverty Alleviation)
One of the major challenges is the allocation of work to a maximum offender which is based on risks posed. Such offenders are not allowed to leave the correctional centre, therefore all work opportunities are sourced or confined within the centre or a security plan must be available for such offender that needs to be taken out of the centre.
(b) As at end March 2020, 3 3971 (70.52%) offenders out of 4 8170 with work opportunities performed work against a target of 56%. It should be noted that not all centres can highly perform due to demographics, and security classification of offenders accommodated per correctional centre.
On average, 1 500 offenders work in production workshops per day, while, on average, 3 000 offenders are working in agriculture/farms per day. The department is continuosly making an effort for sentenced offenders to be provided not only with work opportunities but also by following daily activites in a form of programmes and services as outlined by Structured Day Programme (SDP) and executed through rostering
END
08 June 2020 - NW331
Wilson, Ms ER to ask the Minister of Health
What (a) number of (i) serviceable and (ii) fully equipped ambulances are being used in each (aa) district municipality and (bb) local municipality in the public health sector in the Eastern Cape and (b) area in square kilometres does each ambulance service?
Reply:
The following table reflects the details in this regard
Eastern Cape Districts |
(a)(i) Serviceable ambulances |
(a)(ii) Fully equipped ambulances |
In each (aa) district, (bb) local municipality in the public health sector in the Province |
(b) Area in square kilometres each ambulance service |
Alfred Nzo |
447 |
65 |
65 |
10 731 |
Amathole |
60 |
60 |
21 117 |
|
Buffalo City |
45 |
45 |
2 750 |
|
Chris Hani |
65 |
65 |
36 407 |
|
Joe Gqabi |
45 |
45 |
25 617 |
|
Nelson Mandela Metro |
40 |
40 |
1 957 |
|
OR Tambo |
40 |
74 |
12 141 |
|
Sarah Baartman |
53 |
53 |
58 245 |
END.
08 June 2020 - NW524
Lees, Mr RA to ask the Minister of Public Enterprises
What are the details of (a) all government guarantees (i) issued to the SA Airways (SAA) and (ii) utilised by SAA and (iii) for what purpose have they been utilised, (b) all SAA loan debt liabilities including the (i) name of each lender, (ii) amount owed to each lender, (iii) interest rates charged by each lender and (iv) repayment date of each loan, (c) all current liabilities including the (i) name of creditor, (ii) amount owed to each creditor and (iii) due date for payment to each creditor and (d) all non-current liabilities excluding loan debt as at 29 February 2020?
Reply:
The following information was provided by the Business Rescue Practitioners of South African Airways: see the link
https://pmg.org.za/files/RNW524-SAA.docx
08 June 2020 - NW447
Horn, Mr W to ask the Minister of Justice and Correctional Services
(1) What number of social workers, placed at and performing their duties at the Community Corrections Division of his department were in the employ of his department as at 29 February 2020. (2)What number of the Community Corrections Officers who are not registered social workers and who were placed at and performing their duties at the Community Corrections Division of his department were in the employ of his department as at 29 February 2020?
Reply:
1. Permanent Community Corrections Social Workers as at end of February 2020
REGION |
FILLED |
VACANT |
TOTAL |
Eastern Cape |
19 |
0 |
19 |
Free State and Northern Cape |
12 |
1 |
13 |
Gauteng |
20 |
1 |
21 |
KwaZulu-Natal |
18 |
1 |
19 |
Limpopo, Mpumalanga and North West |
25 |
1 |
26 |
Western Cape Region |
22 |
3 |
25 |
GRAND TOTAL |
116 |
7 |
123 |
Contract Social Workers as at end February 2020
REGION |
TOTAL |
||
Eastern Cape |
4 |
||
Free State and Northern Cape |
5 |
||
Gauteng |
3 |
||
KwaZulu-Natal |
2 |
||
Limpopo Mpumalanga and North West |
3 |
||
Western Cape |
4 |
||
GRAND TOTAL |
21 |
(2) Permanent Community Corrections officers as at end of February 2020
REGION |
FILLED |
VACANT |
TOTAL |
Eastern Cape |
214 |
30 |
244 |
Free State and Northern Cape |
228 |
26 |
254 |
Gauteng |
345 |
30 |
375 |
KwaZulu-Natal |
249 |
26 |
275 |
Limpopo Mpumalanga and North West |
386 |
25 |
411 |
Western Cape |
310 |
50 |
360 |
GRAND TOTAL |
1732 |
187 |
1919 |
END.
08 June 2020 - NW85
Schreiber, Dr LA to ask the Minister of Public Enterprises
What is the total number of (a) persons who are currently employed at each state-owned entity and/or public enterprise and (b) what number of the specified employees at state-owned entities or enterprises are appointed at (i) senior and (ii) middle management levels (2) What is the average remuneration package of employees appointed at (a) senior management and (b) middle management levels at state-owned entities or enterprises; (3) What is the current total amount spent on salaries for senior and middle management managers at state-owned entities or enterprises? NW91E
Reply:
According to the information received from Alexkor
(1)(a)
The number of employees are currently employed at ALEXKOR is 205 as at end of December 2019.
Level |
Number of employees |
|
(1)(b)(i) |
Senior Management |
12 |
(1)(b)(ii) |
Middle Management |
9 |
(2)
Level |
Average remuneration |
|
(a) |
Senior Management |
R3 323 538,75 |
(b) |
Middle Management |
R1 411 488,89 |
(3)
Level |
Amount Salary Spent |
|
(a) |
Senior Management |
R15 617 673,20 |
(b) |
Middle Management |
R4 873 830,00 |
According to the information received from Denel:
(1)(a) As at February 2020 the total workforce of Denel is 3426.
Level |
Number of employees |
|
(1)(b)(i) |
Senior Management |
45 |
(1)(b)(ii) |
Middle Management |
700 |
(2)
Level |
Average remuneration |
|
(a) |
Senior Management |
R2,653,454m |
(b) |
Middle Management |
R958,088m |
(3)
Level |
Amount Salary Spent |
|
(a) |
Senior Management |
R76,771,451m |
(b) |
Middle Management |
R684,391,669m |
REPLY:
According to the information received from Eskom
(1)(a)
The number of employees are currently employed at Eskom is 45353 as at end of December 2019.
Level |
Number of employees |
|
(1)(b)(i) |
Senior Management |
372 |
(1)(b)(ii) |
Middle Management |
6734 |
(2)
Level |
Average remuneration |
|
(a) |
Senior Management |
R1 846 032 |
(b) |
Middle Management |
R1 144 138 |
(3)
Level |
Amount Salary Spent |
|
(a) |
Senior Management |
R686 723 910 |
(b) |
Middle Management |
R7 616 533 256 |
According to the information received from SAFCOL
(1)(a)
The number of employees are currently employed at Safcol is 1479 as at end of December 2019.
Level |
Number of employees |
|
(1)(b)(i) |
Senior Management |
7 |
(1)(b)(ii) |
Middle Management |
82 |
(2)
Level |
Average remuneration |
|
(a) |
Senior Management |
R 131 726/ 1580 712 p/a |
(b) |
Middle Management |
R 80 977/ 971 724 p/a |
(3)
Level |
Amount Salary Spent |
|
(a) |
Senior Management Middle Management |
R 7 643 211/ 91 718 532/pa |
(b) |
According to the information received from SAX
(1)(a)
The number of employees are currently employed at SAX is 671 as at end of December 2019.
Level |
Number of employees |
|
(1)(b)(i) |
Senior Management |
81 |
(1)(b)(ii) |
Middle Management |
43 |
(2)
Level |
Average remuneration |
|
(a) |
Senior Management |
R1 093 485 per annum |
(b) |
Middle Management |
R598 330 per annum |
(3)
Level |
Amount Salary Spent |
|
(a) |
Senior Management Middle Management |
R16 828 815.00. |
(b) |
According to the information received from Transnet:
(1)(a)
The number of employees are currently employed at Transnet is 58051 as at end of December 2019.
Level |
Number of employees |
|
(1)(b)(i) |
Senior Management |
1041 |
(1)(b)(ii) |
Middle Management |
5296 |
(2)
Level |
Average remuneration |
|
(a) |
Senior Management |
R 1 522 753 |
(b) |
Middle Management |
R 758 755 |
(3)
Level |
Amount Salary Spent |
|
(a) |
Senior Management Middle Management |
R5.6 billion p/a |
(b) |
Response from SAA is still outstanding and will be submitted as soon as the information becomes available.
08 June 2020 - NW518
Van Staden, Mr PA to ask the Minister of Health
(1)What is the total number of (a) mortuaries in each province and (b) corpses that were received in each mortuary as a result of the COVID-19 virus; (2) whether he will make a statement on the matter?
Reply:
1. (a) The Department has a database that includes mortuaries in hospitals, forensic pathology and private funeral undertakers. The database is updated on a daily basis as and when new information is received from provinces and municipality. The database as at 04 June 2020 is as follows:
Table 1: Database of number of Mortuaries in forensic pathology, hospitals and private funeral undertakers
PROVINCE |
NUMBER OF MORTUARIES |
Eastern Cape |
374 |
Free State |
279 |
Gauteng |
440 |
Kwazulu Natal |
522 |
Limpopo |
242 |
Mpumalanga |
229 |
North West |
272 |
Northern Cape |
150 |
Western Cape |
189 |
Total |
2697 |
(b) The attached table provides a record of corpses that were received in each mortuary as a result of COVID–19.
Table 2: Covid-19 deaths and mortuaries
District |
Health Facility |
Undertaker/Mortuary |
Number of Mortal Remains received |
GAUTENG |
|||
City of Tshwane |
Pretoria East Hospital (Private) Steve Biko Academic Hospital |
Muslim Community (Pretoria and Central Muslim Burial) |
2 |
Dr. George Mukhari |
Rhulani Funerals |
1 |
|
SUB-TOTAL |
3 |
||
City of Johannesburg |
|||
Fourways Hospital (Private) |
Poonees Funeral Undertaker- Cremation |
1 |
|
Charlotte Maxeke Academic hospital |
Kupane Funeral Undertaker |
1 |
|
Sunninghill |
Chevra Kadisha |
1 |
|
Chris H Chris Hani Baragwanath |
Kwa Vusa Funeral Undertaker |
1 |
|
Leratong Hospital |
Associated funeral homes |
1 |
|
Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital |
Vuyo Funeral Undertaker |
1 |
|
Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital |
Nkanyiso Funerals |
1 |
|
Charlotte Maxeke Academic hospital |
Lebowa Funeral Undertaker |
1 |
|
SUB-TOTAL |
8 |
||
Westrand District Municipality |
Pinehaven Hospital (Private) Krugersdorp Hospital (Private) |
AVBOB - Krugersdorp AVOBOB – Carltonville |
2 1 |
Leratong Hospital |
Sepotokele Funeral Parlour |
1 |
|
SUB-TOTAL |
4 |
||
City of Ekurhuleni |
Charlotte Maxeke Academic hospital |
Lebowa Funeral and was transferred to Cape town |
1 |
Morningside Mediclinic |
J&S Funerals Boksburg |
1 |
|
Unitas Hospital |
Kupane Funeral Undertaker |
1 |
|
Glynwood Private Hospital Tembisa Hospital |
Doves |
2 |
|
Charllotte Mxeke Academic Hospital |
Central Islamic Trust |
1 |
|
Thelle Mogoerane |
Phuthang Batho Funeral Service - Thokoza |
1 |
|
Thelle Mogoerane |
Surprise Funerals - Orange Farm |
1 |
|
SUB-TOTAL |
8 |
||
GRAND TOTAL GAUTENG |
23 (As of 04 June 2020) |
||
LIMPOPO |
|||
District |
Health Facility |
Undertaker/Mortuary |
Number of Mortal Remains received |
Capricorn |
Netcare Pholosho |
Lebowa funeral undertaker |
1 |
Netcare Pholosho |
Ruth Modiba funeral undertaker |
1 |
|
Sekhukhune |
Mojalefa Practice, Medi 24 |
Wivani funeral undertaker |
1 |
GRAND TOTAL LIMPOPO |
3 (As of 04 June 2020) |
||
KWAZULU NATAL |
|||
District |
Health Facility |
Undertaker/Mortuary |
Number of Mortal Remains received |
Ethekwini |
St Augustine’s Hospital |
Nqaki Funeral Undertakers |
1 |
Umhlanga Hospital |
Newlands Funeral Undertakers |
1 |
|
St Augustine’s Hospital |
Oakleigh Funeral Home |
2 |
|
St Augustine’s Hospital |
Wyebank Funeral Undertakers |
1 |
|
St Augustine’s Hospital |
Isipingo Funeral Undertakers |
1 |
|
Parklands Hospital |
Ndabes Dignified Funeral Undertakers |
1 |
|
Life Entabeni |
Khalidsha Bawa (Bayview Muslim Burial Services)Clairwood |
1 |
|
Lenmed Shifa Hospital) |
Bayview Muslim Services |
1 |
|
Kingsway Hospital |
AVBOB |
1 |
|
IALCH |
Khalidsha Bawa (Bayview Muslim Burial Services) Clairwood |
1 |
|
St Augustine’s Hospital |
Cebolethu Funeral Services |
1 |
|
St Augustine’s Hospital |
AVBOB |
1 |
|
St Augustine’s Hospital |
Khalidsha Bawa (Bayview Muslim Burial Services) Clairwood |
1 |
|
Parklands Hospital |
Wyebank Funeral Undertakers |
1 |
|
St Augustine’s Hospital |
Phoenix Funeral Undertaker |
1 |
|
Umhlanga Hospital |
Muslim Burial Society |
1 |
|
St Augustine’s Hospital |
Doves Greyville |
1 |
|
St Augustine’s Hospital |
AVBOB |
1 |
|
KwaDabeka Clinic - RK Khan |
Ndabes Funeral |
1 |
|
St Augustine’s Hospital |
Shanleys Funeral Home |
1 |
|
St Augustine’s Hospital |
Khalidsha Bawa (Bayview Muslim Burial Services) Clairwood |
1 |
|
Westville Hospital |
Ndabes Funeral |
1 |
|
St Augustine’s Hospital |
Doves Greyville |
1 |
|
Entabeni Hospital |
Khalidsha Bawa (Bayview Muslim Burial Services) Clairwood |
1 |
|
Entabeni Hospital |
Shanleys Funeral Home |
1 |
|
Victoria Hospital |
Mandeni Funeral parlour |
1 |
|
Entabeni Hospital |
Wyebank Funeral Undertakers |
1 |
|
Kingsway Hospital |
Doves Greyville |
1 |
|
Entabeni Hospital |
Khalidsha Bawa (Bayview Muslim Burial Services) Clairwood |
1 |
|
Nu Shifa Hospital |
Ethekwini Funeral Services |
1 |
|
Crompton Hospital |
Oakleigh Funeral Home |
1 |
|
Umhlanga Hospitial |
Ethekwini Funeral Services |
1 |
|
Entabeni Hospital |
AVBOB |
1 |
|
Durdoc Hospital |
Doves Greyville |
1 |
|
Parklands Hospital |
Mosaic Funeral Undetakers Ugu District |
1 |
|
Entabeni Hospital |
Pinetown Funeral Services |
1 |
|
IALCH |
Bayview Muslim Burial Service |
1 |
|
Entabeni Hospital |
Doves Greyville |
1 |
|
King Edward Hospital |
Cebolethu Funeral Services |
1 |
|
Isipingo |
Doves Greyville |
1 |
|
Lenmed Nu Shifa Hospital |
Bayview Muslim Burial Service |
1 |
|
Lenmed Ethekwini Heart Hospital |
Wyebank Funeral Services |
1 |
|
RK Khan Hospital |
Cebolethu Funeral Services |
1 |
|
IALCH |
Oceans Funeral Services |
1 |
|
Kingsway Hospital |
Doves Greyville |
1 |
|
SUB-TOTAL |
46 |
||
King Cetshwayo |
Ngwelezane Hospital |
Notha Funeral Parlour |
1 |
Netcare the Bay Hospital |
Eshowe Crematorium |
1 |
|
SUB-TOTAL |
2 |
||
uThukela |
Ladysmith Larvena Hospital |
AVBOB |
2 |
SUB-TOTAL |
2 |
||
Ugu |
Margate Private Hospital |
Above All Funeral Undertakers |
1 |
SUB-TOTAL |
1 |
||
GRAND TOTAL KZN |
51 (As of 04 June 2020) |
WESTERN CAPE |
|||
District |
Health Facility |
Undertaker/Mortuary |
Number of Mortal Remains received |
Cape Town |
Groote Schuur Hospital |
AVBOB |
1 |
Constantia Medi-clinic |
Doves |
2 |
|
Durbanville Medi-clinic |
Peninsula Funeral Services |
1 |
|
Heideveld Emergency Centre |
Quest Funerals |
1 |
|
Tygerberg Hospital |
Western Cape Muslim Undertakers Forum |
1 |
|
Community death |
AVBOB |
1 |
|
Tygerberg Hospital |
Alijac Funeral Services |
1 |
|
Tygerberg Hospital |
Sweet Victor/Kabashe Funerals |
1 |
|
Groote Schuur Hospital |
AVBOB |
1 |
|
Community death |
AVBOB |
1 |
|
Groote Schuur Hospital |
Western Cape Muslim Undertakers Forum |
2 |
|
Tygerberg Hospital |
Uzuko/Keiza Funerals |
1 |
|
Tygerberg Hospital |
Amazizi/Lafuta Funerals |
1 |
|
Tygerberg Hospital |
Mthuthuzeli Funerals |
1 |
|
Groote Schuur Hospital |
AVBOB |
3 |
|
Sub Total |
19 (As of 25 April) |
||
Cape Winelands DM |
Ceres Hospital |
Fourbeth Funerals |
4 |
Worcester Hospital |
Valley Funerals |
1 |
|
Ceres Hospital |
Ceres Funerals |
4 |
|
Worcester Hospital |
Undertaker: Avbob Worcester |
1 |
|
Worcester Hospital |
Undertaker: El Shaddai Begrafnisdienste |
1 |
|
Paarl Hospital |
Willy’s Funerals |
8 |
|
Paarl Hospital |
AVBOB |
3 |
|
Paarl Hospital |
Aubrey Solomon’s Funerals |
1 |
|
Paarl Hospital |
Paarl Muslim Jamaa |
2 |
|
Paarl Hospital |
I. Arm (undertaker from City of Cape Town) |
1 |
|
Paarl Medi Clinic |
Willy’s Funerals |
1 |
|
Name of Facility not mentioned |
Name of undertaker not mentioned |
5 |
|
SUB-TOTAL |
32 (As of 4 June 2020) |
||
West Coast DM |
No death recorded |
0 |
|
Overberg DM |
No death recorded |
0 |
|
Central Karoo DM |
No death recorded |
0 |
|
Garden Route DM |
No death recorded |
0 |
|
GRAND TOTAL WC – Gross underreporting has been noted and the Province is currently correcting and updating the figures |
51 (As of 04 June 2020) |
||
FREE STATE |
|||
District |
Health Facility |
Undertaker/Mortuary |
Number of Mortal Remains received |
Mangaung Metro |
Pelonomi Hospital |
Molly |
1 |
Medi Clinic |
AVBOB |
1 |
|
Medi Clinic |
Bloemfontein Funerals |
1 |
|
At home |
AVBOB |
1 |
|
National Hospital |
AVBOB |
1 |
|
GRANT TOTAL FREE STATE |
5 (As of 25 April 2020) |
EASTERN CAPE |
|||
District |
Health Facility |
Undertaker/Mortuary |
Number of Mortal Remains received |
Amathole DM |
Frere Hospital, East London |
AVBOB East London, transferred to AVBOB Butterworth |
1 |
Life Beacon Bay East London |
Thuso Funeral Parlour Idutywa |
1 |
|
Stutterheim Hospital Hospital Road |
Hewu Funerals Mlungisi Location Stutterheim |
1 |
|
SUB-TOTAL |
3 |
||
OR Tambo DM |
Died at home. New Payne Village, Mthatha, KSD LM |
Phakamani Bantu, Payne Village, Mthatha, KSD LM |
1 |
SUB-TOTAL |
1 |
||
Nelson Mandela Bay |
Mercantile Private Hospital |
Vantyi and Vantyi Funeral Home, Zwide, Port Elizabeth |
1 |
Livingstone Hospital |
Fortuin Funeral Home, Bethelsdorp, Port Elizabeth |
1 |
|
Lingstone Hospital, Port Elizabeth |
Shweme Zilamkhonto, Zwide, Port Elizabeth |
1 |
|
Livingstone Hospital, Port Elizabeth |
Vantyi and Vantyi Funeral Home, Zwide, Port Elizabeth |
1 |
|
SUB-TOTAL |
4 |
||
Chris Hani DM |
Frontier Hospital |
Russel and Son Funeral Directors |
5 |
Queenstown Private |
Russel and Son Funeral Directors |
3 |
|
East London Private Hospital |
Russel and Son Funeral Directors |
1 |
|
Frontier Hospital, Hewu Hospital & Frere Hospital |
AVBOB, Komani |
3 |
|
Cradock Hospital |
Tusano Funerals |
1 |
|
Middelburg Hospital, Greenacres Hospital |
Middelburg Funerals |
2 |
|
SUB-TOTAL |
15 |
||
GRAND TOTAL EASTERN CAPE |
23 (As of 4 June 2020) |
||
MPUMALANGA |
|||
Gert Sibande |
No death recorded |
0 |
|
Ehlanzeni |
No death recorded |
0 |
|
Nkangala |
No death recorded |
0 |
|
GRANT TOTAL MPUMALANGA |
0 |
||
NORTH WEST |
|||
Bojanala |
JST Hospital |
Name of undertaker not mentioned |
1 |
Ngaka Modiri Molema |
No death recorded |
0 |
|
Dr Kenneth Kaunda |
No death recorded |
0 |
|
Dr Ruth Mogomotsi Mompati DM |
No death recorded |
0 |
|
GRAND TOTAL NORTH WEST |
0 |
||
NORTHERN CAPE |
|||
Namakwa |
No death recorded |
||
Frances Baard DM |
Jan Kenpdorp CHC |
Kgalalelo |
1 |
John Taolo Gaetsewe |
No death recorded |
||
Pixley ka Semme |
No death recorded |
||
ZF Mgcawu |
No death recorded |
||
GRAND TOTAL NORTHERN CAPE |
1 |
2. A statement will be made on the matter as part of media statements to update the country on the outbreak.
END.
08 June 2020 - NW514
Horn, Mr W to ask the Minister of Justice and Correctional Services
(1)What (a) is the current status of the parole review process, (b) are the relevant details of the review process and (c) is the exact date of the finalisation of the review process; (2) What are the (a) criteria and (b) indicators to access the parole review system; (3) What is the composition of each parole board (a) in each area and (b) in each province; (4) (a) what are the terms of reference of parole boards and (b) on what date will the terms of reference be made public?
Reply:
(1)(a) The Position Paper on the Revised Parole System has been forwarded to the National Council of Correctional Services (NCCS) for consideration and to advise the Minister.
(1)(b) A Position Paper on the Revised Parole System was developed and consulted internally. A national consultation session was held with Parole Boards and a selected number of Case Management Committees as well as with NCCS, Judicial Inspectorate for Correctional Services (JICS) and Medical Parole Advisory Board (MPAB).The NCCS hosted a round table discussion on the position paper, attended by the former Minister, former Deputy Minister, JICS, external stakeholders such as Sonke Gender Justice and Wits Justice Project. The position paper has been forwarded to the current NCCS for consideration.
(1)(c) The review process may result in some legislative amendments which will require consultation. The parole review process is receiving priority.
(2)(a) The parole review process looks at the parole process holistically and some of the matters that are considered include:
(i) Composition of the Parole Boards;
(ii) Review of the Parole Boards decision;
(iii) Minimum detention periods of offender serving for sexual and aggressive offences
(2)(b) The parole review process should allow relevant internal and external stakeholders to contribute. The outcome of the parole review process should adequately deal with all the challenges in the parole process.
(3)(a)&(b)
Fifty three (53) Parole Boards were established in terms of section 74 of the Correctional Services Act, 111 of 1998 on 1 October 2004 and it consist of:
- Chairperson – Community member
- Vice-Chairperson – Community member
- DCS Representative – also act as Secretary
- Two (2) x Community members
- Co-option of SAPS
Each Parole Board country wide consists of 5 appointed members with SAPS to be co-opted to sit in meetings. The SAPS has identified a list of offences in which cases Parole Boards must request their attendance or inputs. Three (3) members of the Board constitute a quorum. One of whom must be the Chairperson or Vice Chairperson. In bigger areas such as Johannesburg, St Albans’ Leeuwkop, Kgoši Mampuru II and Durban two Parole Boards have being established in each area to deal with daily caseloads. Dedicated parole board facilities were provided for all Parole Boards nationally.
(4)(a) The primary task of the Parole Board is the responsible consideration and approval/disapproval of placement of offenders:
- under correctional supervision;
- on day parole;
- Parole; and
- Medical parole.
- Setting of placement conditions where placement is approved
- The granting of special remission of sentence to offenders for meritorious conduct.
- Making submissions to the NCCS regarding offenders sentenced to life imprisonment.
- Making recommendations to Courts on offenders declared as dangerous criminals as well as conversions of sentence
(4)(b) The Correctional Services Act 111 of 1998 which came into effect on
31 July 2004 in which section 74 specifically deals with the composition of the Correctional Supervision and Parole Boards and section 75 with the powers, functions and duties of Correctional Supervision and Parole Boards.
END
08 June 2020 - NW234
Van Minnen, Ms BM to ask the Minister of Public Enterprises
(1) In view of his confirmation to the Standing Committee on Public Accounts on 19 February 2020 that each state-owned entity (SOE) must be evaluated for viability, (a) by what date will the process of evaluating the 131 SOEs commence, (b) who will be carrying out the evaluation and (c) what will be the criteria for such evaluations; (2) (a) what does his department intend to achieve with the evaluations and (b) how will the evaluations be connected to the financial viability of the SOEs; (3) how does he intend to deal with SOEs that are found not to be adding value and/orthat are not financially viable?
Reply:
(1)
Government as a whole is concerned about the number of state-owned enterprises and entities, and their respective governance operational and financial status. A process of review has been discussed and the relevant departments are establishing which entities can be merged, closed or retained. This will be an on-going process with regular reports to government.
Once the Presidential SOC Council begins its work, further measures and initiatives will be put in place.
(2)
As above:
In addition, Boards as the accounting authority in terms of the PFMA, will also be responsible for ensuring operational performance and financial viability of entities.
(3)
Government, in consultation with the relevant Departments, will determine the response to financial and other issues. The example of restructuring of Eskom as a result of the governance, operational and financial challenges arising from corruption and state capture.
Government initiated a process to change the business model, restructure the generation, transmission and distribution components with a view to better transparency, and focus on operational performance and financial efficacy.
The repositioning of state owned entities will continue to receive intense focus – particularly, ensure that dependence on the fiscus is stopped.
08 June 2020 - NW374
Maotwe, Ms OMC to ask the Minister of Public Enterprises
What (a) number of contracts have been cancelled since the SA Airways was placed under business rescue, (b) is the name of each company whose contract was cancelled and (c) was the (i) value and (ii) term of each contract?
Reply:
The following information is provided by the Business Rescue Practitioners of the SAA: see the link
https://pmg.org.za/files/1/RNW374-200608.docx
08 June 2020 - NW5
Groenewald, Dr PJ to ask the Minister of Public Enterprises
(1)What amount of diesel, indicated in (a) Litres and (b) Rand value, has Eskom used (i) In the (aa) 2014-15, (bb) 2015-16, (cc) 2016-17, (dd) 2017-18 and (ee) 2018-19 financial years and (ii) Since 1 April 2019; (2) For what purposes was the diesel used in each specified financial year; (3) Whether he will make a statement on the matter?
Reply:
According to the information received from Eskom
1. The table below provides the Eskom OCGT diesel usage.
Financial Year |
Rand value, R'm[1] |
Megalitres |
1 April 2019 up to Jan 2020 |
3 268 |
318.6 |
2018-19 |
3 768 |
384.5 |
2017-18 |
320 |
37.8 |
2016-17 |
340 |
10 |
2015-16 |
8 690 |
1 247.8 |
2014-15 |
9 546 |
1 178.6 |
2. At Eskom diesel is used as fuel to open cycle gas turbines (OCGTs) and fleet.
3. As the power stations perform better and energy availability factor (EAF) improves to a higher level, the use of diesel must reach zero level.
08 June 2020 - NW332
Wilson, Ms ER to ask the Minister of Health
What (a) number of (i) serviceable and (ii) fully equipped ambulances are being used in each (aa) district municipality and (bb) local municipality in the public health sector in the Free State and (b) area in square kilometres does each ambulance service?
Reply:
The following table reflects the details in this regard.
Free State Districts |
(a)(i) Serviceable ambulances |
(a)(ii) Fully equipped ambulances |
In each (aa) district, (bb) local municipality in the public health sector in the Province |
(b) Area in square kilometres each ambulance service |
Mangaung Metro |
132 |
25 |
65 |
7 250 |
Xhariep |
15 |
60 |
9 810 |
|
Lejweleputswa |
29 |
45 |
11 880 |
|
Fezile Dabi |
27 |
65 |
10 705 |
|
Thabo Mofutsanyana |
36 |
45 |
12 640 |
END.
08 June 2020 - NW664
Selfe, Mr J to ask the Minister of Justice and Correctional Services
What number of instances of (a) deaths, (b) segregations, (c) use of mechanical restraints and (d) use of force were reported to the Inspecting Judge as is required by sections 15(2), 30(6), 31(3)(d) and 32(6) of the Correctional Services Act, Act 111 of 1998, respectively in the past three years?
Reply:
Details are as follows
2017/2018 |
2018/2019 |
2019/2020 |
||
(a) |
DEATHS - Section 15 (2) |
518 |
557 |
528 |
(b) |
SEGREGATION - Section 30 (6) |
7694 |
8063 |
8204 |
(c) |
USE OF MECHANICAL RESTRAINTS - Section 31 (3) (d) |
63 |
52 |
67 |
(d) |
USE OF FORCE - Section 32 (6) |
690 |
618 |
508 |
TOTAL |
8965 |
9290 |
9307 |
END
08 June 2020 - NW515
Horn, Mr W to ask the Minister of Justice and Correctional Services
What (a) is the total number of parole boards in each province, (b) areas does each parole board serve, (c) are the conditions on which perpetrators convicted of (i) rape, (ii) murder, (iii) housebreaking, (iv) carjacking, (v) theft of motor vehicles, (vi) house robbery and (vii) drug-related crimes are granted parole by the parole boards and (d) policy guides his department and/or the parole boards when granting a prisoner parole?
Reply:
a) What is the total number of parole boards in each province?
b) What areas does each parole board serve?
(a) REGION |
NUMBER PAROLE BOARDS |
(b)MANAGEMENT AREAS |
CORRECTIONAL CENTRES |
FS/NC |
07 |
Bizzah Makhate
|
Bizzah Makhate, Ventersburg, Senekal, Bethlehem, Lindley, Harrismith, Hennenman, Hoopstad, Odendaalsrus, Virginia, Ficksburg |
Colesburg
|
Colesburg, De Aar, Richmond, Victoria West, Hopetow |
||
Goedemoed
|
Goedemoed, Edenburg, Fauresmith, Bethuli, Zastron |
||
Groentpunt
|
Groentpunt, Vereeniging, Sasolburg, Frankfort, Parys, Heilbron |
||
Grootvlei
|
Grootvlei, Brandfort, Boshof, Ladybrand, Winburg, Wepener, Mangaung (APOPS). |
||
Kimberley |
Kimberley, Barkley-West, Douglas |
||
Upington |
Upington, Springbok, Kuruman. |
||
EC |
09 |
Mthatha |
Mthatha, Nggeleni, Mqanduli |
Lusikisiki |
Lusikisiki, Bizana, Mt Ayliff, Mt Fletcher, Mt Frere, Flaggstaff, Tabankulu, Umzimkulu |
||
Sada |
Sada, Queenstown, Barkley East, Sterkspruit, Butterworth, Idutywa, Willowvale, Lady Frere, Elliotdale, Nqamakwe, Cofimvaba, Engcobo, Dordrecht |
||
Amathole |
Amathole, Fort Beaufort, King Williams Town, Grahamstown, Stutterheim |
||
East London |
East London, Mdantsane |
||
Cradock |
Cradock, Burgersdorp, Middelburg, Somerset East, Graaff Reinet |
||
Kirkwood |
Kirkwood, Jansenville |
||
St Albans x 2 |
St Albans, Port Elizabeth, Patensie |
||
GP |
11 |
Baviaanspoort |
Baviaanspoort |
Boksburg |
Boksburg, Heidelberg |
||
Johannesburg x 2 |
Johannesburg |
||
Kgosi Mampuru II x 2 |
Kgosi Mampuru, Atteridgeville, Odi |
||
Krugersdorp |
Krugersdorp |
||
Leeuwkop x 2 |
Leeuwkop |
||
Modderbee |
Modderbee, Nigel, Devon |
||
Zonderwater |
Zonderwater |
||
KZN |
8 |
Durban x 2 |
Durban, Umzinto |
Empangeni |
Empangeni, Qalakabusha, Mtunzini, Maphumulo, Stanger, Eshowe, Ingwavuma |
||
Glencoe |
Glencoe, Dundee, Bergville, Ladysmith, Estcourt, Greytown, Kranskop, Pomeroy |
||
Kokstad |
Kokstad, Matatiële, Port Shepstone |
||
Ncome |
Ncome, Vryheid, Nongoma, Melmoth, Nkandla |
||
Pietermariztburg |
Pietermariztburg, Sevontein, Ixopo, New Hanover |
||
Waterval |
Waterval, Utrecht, Ekuseni, Newcastle |
||
WC |
10 |
Allendale |
Allendale, Staart van Paardeberg, Obiqua, Hawequa |
Brandvlei |
Brandvlei |
||
Breederiver |
Worcester, Dwarsrivier, Robertson, Warmbokkeveld |
||
Drakenstein |
Drakenstein, Stellenbosch |
||
Overberg |
Helderstroom, Caledon, Buffeljagsrivier, Swellendam |
||
Pollsmoor x 2 |
Pollsmoor, Goodwood |
||
Southern Cape |
George, Oudtshoorn, Beaufort Wes, Ladismith, Prince Albert, Uniondale, Mossel Bay, Knysna |
||
Voorberg |
Voorberg, Calvinia, Van Rhynsdorp |
||
West Coast |
Malmesbury, Riebeeck West |
||
LMN |
08 |
Barberton |
Barberton, Lydenburg, Nelspruit |
Bethal |
Bethal, Geluk, Standerton, Ermelo, Piet Retief, Volksrust |
||
Klerksdorp |
Klerksdorp, Christiana, Wolmaransstad, Potchefstroom |
||
Polokwane |
Polokwane, Modimolle, Tzaneen |
||
Rooigrond |
Rooigrond, Lichtenburg, Zeerust |
||
Rustenburg |
Rustenburg, Brits, Losperfontein, Mogwase |
||
Thohoyandou |
Thohoyandou, Louis Trichardt, Kutama Sinthumule (APOPS |
||
Witbank |
Witbank, Middelburg |
||
Total |
53 |
(c) What are the conditions on which perpetrators convicted of (i) rape, (ii) murder, (iii) housebreaking, (iv) carjacking, (v) theft of motor vehicles, (vi) house robbery and (vii) drug-related crimes are granted parole by the parole boards
Possible placement conditions used by Correctional Supervision and Parole Boards:
- Placed under house detention;
- Community service in order to facilitate restoration of the relationship between the sentenced offenders and the community;
- Reside at a fixed address which has been approved after consultations with the Head Community Corrections;
- Takes part in treatment, development and support programmes;
- Participates in mediation between victim and offender or in family group conferencing;
- In the case of a child, is subject to the additional conditions as contained in Section 69 of the Correctional Services Act (Act 111 of 1998);
- Restricted to one or more magisterial districts;
- Refrains from using alcohol or illegal drugs;
- Refrains from committing a criminal offence;
- Refrains from visiting a particular place;
- Refrains from making contact with a particular person or persons or threatening a particular person or persons by word or action;
- Subject to monitoring and
- Any other appropriate condition.
When placement conditions are considered, the merits of each case are taken into account including the type of offence the offender is serving for e.g. additional condition for offenders sentenced for sexual offences is that they should not work with children while out on parole.
(d) What Policy guides his department and/or the parole boards when granting a prisoner parole?
- Correctional Services Act, 1998 (Act No. 111 of 1998);
- Correctional Services Act, 1959 (Act No. 8 of 1959);
- Criminal Procedure Act, 1977 (Act No. 51 of 1977);
- White Paper on Correction (2005); and
- B-Order 1, Chapter 26 Correctional Supervision and Parole Boards.
END
08 June 2020 - NW501
Gondwe, Dr M to ask the Minister of Justice and Correctional Services
What progress has his department made in establishing the Office of Complaints and Ethics to deal with service-related complaints and allegations of corruption?
Reply:
Service delivery – related complaints:
The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development (Department) has an approved Integrated Complaints Management Framework aimed at providing guidance and procedures in the management of complaints received from members of the public. Amongst others, the Framework states that complaints shall be finalised within fourteen (14) working days of receipt of the complaint. A dedicated e-mail account, [email protected], has also been established so as to facilitate streamlining of incoming complaints. The Department is in a process of establishing a call centre which is part of the bigger citizen-engagement strategy, and this will be finalised over the MTSF.
Ethics Management:
The Department has put controls in place in order to promote Fraud and Corruption Prevention. Amongst those is the Anti-Corruption and Ethics Management Policy as well as the Whistle Blowing Policy. The Anti-Corruption and Ethics Management Policy proposes an integrated approach to the fight against corruption and management of ethics, coupled with continuous awareness creation through sessions, information posters and leaflets, etc.
The Department has taken the stance that the management of ethics and fighting corruption activities is the responsibility of all officials, however designated key role players such as the Director-General (Acting), Ethics Champion and Ethics Committee members, Integrity Management Unit are bestowed with the responsibility to ensure the effective and efficient management of ethics.
All allegations pertaining to corruption within the Department are being investigated by the Internal Forensic Audit Unit. If the investigation reveals that there is substance in the allegation, the matter will be referred to Human Resource Management for disciplinary action. The allegation is also referred to the relevant Law Enforcement Agency for criminal investigation, i.e. the South African Police Service or the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation. The Department will follow-up on the criminal investigation until it has reached its logical conclusion.
08 June 2020 - NW611
Hlengwa, Ms MD to ask the Minister of Health
(1)Whether all government hospitals have been sufficiently and constantly equipped with personal protective equipment (PPE) including (a) masks, (b) gloves, (c) hazmat suits, (d) sanitisers and (e) bleach to deal with COVID-19 infections; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details; (2) whether the Pelonomi Training Hospital in Bloemfontein has been adequately equipped with the specified PPE; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
1. Government hospitals are constantly equipped with personal protective equipment (PPE) to deal with COVID-19 infections.
Information obtained from National Surveillance Center data as at end May 2020 indicated the following stock on hand at Provinces (reporting compliance at Gauteng has been low). Information is highly dependent on Provincial reporting.
It should be noted that the position can change on a daily basis and although stock may be available it may not be adequate in the long term
PROVINCE |
STOCK ON HAND |
||
MASKS |
GLOVES |
SANITISORS/ BLEACH |
|
EC |
443,962 |
796,481 |
10,934 |
FS |
164,409 |
404,398 |
4,385 |
GP |
55,715 |
23,636 |
7,258 |
KZN |
2,205,748 |
5,541,039 |
991,071 |
LIMP |
619,658 |
434,745 |
32,365 |
MPU |
886,321 |
1,490,271 |
68,052 |
NC |
57,703 |
355,844 |
339,729 |
NW |
342,886 |
524,507 |
260,528 |
WC |
2,085,684 |
5,758,626 |
17,925 |
TOTAL |
6,862,086 |
15,302,547 |
1,732,247 |
2. Yes, Pelonomi Training Hospital has been adequately equipped with the PPE.
Description for Portal |
Product Long Description |
SIZE |
Unit of Measure (UOM) |
Latest Stock-on-Hand as per the indicated UOM |
Surgical Gloves - Nitrile |
Glove, surgical, sterile, Type 2 (gloves made primarily from nitrile rubber latex, polychloroprene rubber latex, styrene-butadiene rubber solution, styrene-butadiene rubber emulsion or thermoplastic-elastomer solution). Single use, Powder free, One pair (1 left + 1 right) of gloves are folded & packed in a paper wallet. The paper wallet is packed in a plastic pouch which is sealed from all sides. Inner package shall be clearly marked with the size and the designation "left" or "L" or "right" or "R" on the package. Easy donning. To comply with the latest issue of SANS 68 |
6 |
Pairs |
300 |
6.5 |
Pairs |
250 |
||
7 |
Pairs |
450 |
||
7.5 |
Pairs |
200 |
||
8 |
Pairs |
350 |
||
8.5 |
Pairs |
100 |
||
9 |
Pairs |
0 |
||
Examination Gloves Latex |
Glove, examination, non-sterile,type1 (gloves made primarily from natural rubber latex), Single use, Powder free, ambidextrous. SANS 11193-1, |
S |
Glove |
0 |
M |
Glove |
20,00 |
||
L |
Glove |
19,400 |
||
XL |
Glove |
0 |
||
Examination Gloves Nitrile |
Glove, examiniation, non-sterile, type2 (gloves made primarily from nitrile rubber latex, stryene-butadiene rubber solution, stryene-butadiene rubber emulsion or thermoplastic-elastomer solution) single use, Powder free, Ambidextrous. SANA 11193-1 |
S |
Glove |
0 |
M |
Glove |
0 |
||
L |
Glove |
0 |
||
XL |
Glove |
0 |
||
General Purpose Gloves |
Gloves for general purposes and cleaning |
|
Pairs |
0 |
Surgical Mask (Medical) |
Mask, face, aseptic: Fluid Resistant, Molded, Blue (3 PLY) |
|
Unit |
0 |
Mask Respirator N95 |
N95 Mask - Respirator |
|
Unit |
3,305 |
Mask Respirator KN95/FFP2 |
KN95 / FFP2 - Mask Respiratior / Dust Mask |
|
Unit |
4,980 |
Apron |
Apron, plastic, full body, single use, no-noise smooth plastic material |
|
Unit |
0 |
Eye Protection |
Goggles |
|
Each |
76 |
Visor |
Disposable Constructed from high-quality optically clear, distortion-free 7mil polyester film Anti-fog coating Must fit well over spectacles. Foam brow-band fits comfortably against the forehead. Headband/arms to holds visor in place disposable/reusable |
|
Each |
1,358 |
Gowns Disposable |
Isollation gown |
|
Each |
0 |
Gowns Surgical |
Gown, surgical, non-woven polypropylene body+- 54g/m sleeves +- 66g/m. Long sleeves with cuffs. Reinforced in chest and forearm areas. Resistant to liquid penetration. Lint free, non flammable, Bacteria barrier effeciency, to comply with SANS 53795, Compliance certificate to be submitted, Sterile, individual doudle peel packed |
|
Each |
0 |
Coveralls |
Protective cover bodysuits, disposable |
M |
Each |
0 |
L |
Each |
0 |
||
XL |
Each |
0 |
||
XXL |
Each |
0 |
||
3XL |
Each |
0 |
||
Boot Covers |
Overshoe, non-woven, single use. To be made from durable, water-repellent, opaque material Seam free under sole. Elasticated opening. Suitable for all size shoes |
|
Pairs |
20 |
Digital Thermometer |
Digital Body Thermometer INFRARED NON CONTACT |
|
Each |
0 |
Saniters |
Sanitizer, with not less than 70% alchohol |
500ml |
Units |
23 |
1000ml |
Units |
0 |
||
1 litre |
Units |
0 |
||
20 litre |
Units |
0 |
||
25 litre |
Units |
10 |
||
Disinfectants |
|
Sachets |
Units |
0 |
Biohazard bags |
Bright red colour PP bags are easy to open and are used to dispose used Micro tips, Tubes and other plastic products, made of 60 micron/240 gauge thickness |
|
Each |
0 |
Body Bags |
Manufactured from 280 micron reinforced PVC, both ends are stitched and sealed to prevent any leakage, there must be 3 handles on each side with a full length curved zip, all handles must be box stitched using Polycotton Corespun Polished 36 Tex thread, and box stitching dimensions are all 4cm x 3cm. The dimensions are as follows: Length: 2.4 METERS Width: 1 METER, Zip: 1.8 METERS, Sizes:(Child, Small, Medium, Large, Extra-large) |
|
Each |
0 |
Shoe-string bags |
WHO Standards |
|
Each |
0 |
Spray Bottles |
Spray Bottles |
250 ml |
Units |
0 |
500ml |
Units |
0 |
END.
08 June 2020 - NW658
Breytenbach, Adv G to ask the Minister of Justice and Correctional Services
(1)(a) On what date was the first infection reported with regard to the outbreak of the COVID-19 infections at the East London Correctional Facility and (b) what number of days after the first patient became symptomatic was the person tested for COVID-19; (2) (a) what are the full relevant details of containment measures that were put in place (i) before and (ii) after the first infection was reported at the East London Correctional Facility, including but not limited to measures aimed at (aa) isolating the infected patient from the prison population, (bb) identifying and isolating the contacts of the first infected patient and (cc) testing of the contacts of the first patient and (b)(i) on what date and (ii) for what period were each of these measures implemented?
Reply:
(1)(a) The first infection was confirmed on 06 April 2020.
(1)(b) From 30 to 31 March 2020 the index official reported sick to the supervisor and was admitted to hospital on 01 April 2020. The index-official was accompanied by two colleagues also working at the same Centre and was tested for COVID-19 on arrival and result were to be available on 04 April 2020. However, the doctor immediately referred the two colleagues as well for self-quarantine pending the outcome of the results of the admitted patient.
(2)(a)(i) The East London Correctional Centre implemented Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for Preparedness, Detention and Response to Coronavirus diseases (COVID-19) as approved by the National Commissioner on 14 March 2020. The SOP was implemented together with the Department’s COVID-19 National Disaster Response and Mitigation Plan for prevention, containment and recovery or re-integration. All officials and offenders, were trained both internally by the Department and the Provincial Department of Health on COVID-19 on how to prevent infection and handle infected cases.
In addition, the Management Area procured Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs) in order to prevent the spread of the virus and continued to maintain a virus free environment through proper use of PPEs.
The Management Area COVID-19 response plan was activated resulting in mass screening and testing of both officials and inmates. Identified cells within the correctional centre were utilised to quarantine and isolate presumptive cases during the mass screening. These cells were already identified and prepared for this purpose as required by the SOP. Guest houses and isolation sites were also identified through the assistance of the Department of Health.
(2)(aa) The index official was tested for COVID-19 on 01 April 2020, where the medical doctor immediately referred the two colleagues for self-quarantine pending the outcome of the results. Furthermore, one of the two officials tested positive upon testing and was subsequently isolated. The other colleague who tested negative is back at work after having been quarantined.
The 56 inmates who tested positive for COVID-19 were moved to the other section of the Centre as it is not overcrowded. The following processes in the management of inmates were followed:
- COVID-19 Response team with clear Roles at all levels (Centre, Area, Regional level) was established;
- Conducted awareness sessions to all inmates on COVID-19;
- Continuous screening of all inmates;
- All inmates with COVID-19 signs and symptoms are identified and referred for testing;
- Partner Departments (SAPS, DoH, NICD etc) are involved in this process;
- Presumptive, positive and negative cases are separated and monitored according to the three cohorts;
- Inmates awaiting COVID-19 results are quarantined / isolated;
- All positive cases are monitored for complications and referred to secondary hospital for treatment;
- Vulnerable inmates (i.e above 60, diabetics, HIV positives, TB patients, Asthmatics, cancer patients, pregnant females), are identified, classified and monitored as per risk factors;
- Isolated/Quarantine inmates are retested for COVID-19 before exit out of quarantine;
- Psychological, Spiritual care are provided to confirmed inmates;
(2)(bb) The three officials were interviewed in line with Disease Outbreak guidelines of Department of Health to establish places that they visited in order to determine possible point of contamination. Identification and tracing of contacts was done resulting in the testing of 268 inmates of which 56 being positively diagnosed with COVID-19. Furthermore, identified officials on the same shift as the index official were immediately quarantined and 92 officials from Med C, where the index official is working, were tested and 23 were positive including the index patient who recently recovered and has tested negative.
(2)(cc) Contacts of first patient were tested through assistance from Department of Health and National Health Laboratory Services (NHLS) from 08 to 09 April 2020. Subsequent to the tracing, Department of Health initiated mass screening and testing at the Port St Johns area.
(2)(b)(i) Implementation of the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for Preparedness, Detention and Response to Coronavirus diseases (COVID-19) and the Department’s COVID-19 National Disaster Response and Mitigation Plan for prevention, containment and recovery were implemented on 15 March 2020.
(2)(b)(ii) All these measures are still applicable to date as per the availability of NHLS or the Department of Health testing team. The Correctional Centre continues to implement containment and recovery measures while also intensifying prevention measures. The recent date for testing conducted by NHLS was on 24 April 2020.
END
08 June 2020 - NW336
Gwarube, Ms S to ask the Minister of Health
What (a) number of (i) serviceable and (ii) fully equipped ambulances are being used in each (aa) district municipality and (bb) local municipality in the public health sector in Mpumalanga and (b) area in square kilometres does each ambulance service?
Reply:
The following table reflects the details in this regard
(a) (i) serviceable ambulances |
(a) (ii) fully equipped ambulances (aa) in each district municipality |
(a) (ii) (bb) in each local municipality in the public health sector in the Province |
(b) Area in square kilometres each ambulance services |
134 |
EHLANZENI =48 |
Mbombela = 20 |
Ambulances are not restricted to a service Area |
Nkomazi = 13 |
|||
Thaba Chweu = 8 |
|||
Bushbuckridge = 7 |
|||
NKANGALA = 40 |
Emalahleni = 10 |
||
Steve Tshwete = 8 |
|||
Emakhazeni = 6 |
|||
Thembisile Hani = 4 |
|||
Dr JS Moroka = 8 |
|||
Victor Khanye = 4 |
|||
GERT SIBANDE = 46 |
Mkhondo = 3 |
||
Albert Luthuli = 7 |
|||
Msukaligwa = 5 |
|||
Govan Mbeki = 12 |
|||
Pixley Ka Seme = 7 |
|||
Albert Luthuli = 4 |
|||
Lekwa = 4 |
|||
Dipaleseng = 4 |
END.
08 June 2020 - NW333
Wilson, Ms ER to ask the Minister of Health
What (a) number of (i) serviceable and (ii) fully equipped ambulances are being used in each (aa) district municipality and (bb) local municipality in the public health sector in Gauteng and (b) area in square kilometres does each ambulance service?
Reply:
The following table reflects the details in this regard
Gauteng Districts |
(a)(i) Serviceable ambulances |
(a)(ii) Fully equipped ambulances |
In each (aa) district, (bb) local municipality in the public health sector in the Province |
(b) Area in square kilometres each ambulance service |
City of Ekurhuleni |
915 |
240 |
240 |
1 975 |
City of Johannesburg |
168 |
168 |
1 645 |
|
City of Tshwane |
160 |
160 |
6 298 |
|
Sedibeng |
118 |
118 |
4 173 |
|
West Rand |
118 |
118 |
4 087 |
END.
08 June 2020 - NW661
Ismail, Ms H to ask the Minister of Health
(1)What number of (a)(i) screenings and (ii) tests has the Government conducted in each municipality to test for the coronavirus disease caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 since 1 January 2020, (b) health professionals have tested positive and (c) persons (i) recovered from and (ii) died as a result of the contraction of COVID-19 in each municipality; (2) what (a) number of COVID-19 mobile testing units have not been delivered to the designated municipalities yet and (b) are the reasons that they have not been delivered in each case; (3) whether any backlog is being experienced in the processing of test samples; if so, what are the relevant details; (4) (a) what number of (i) quarantine and (ii) testing facilities are available in each municipality and (b) where is each specified facility situated?
Reply:
1.(a) (i) The number of screenings as of 1 June 2020 across all 9 provinces in each municipality stands at 20,170,837;
(ii) The numbest of tests as 2 June 2020 across all 9 provinces in each municipality stands at 785,979;
(b) The number of health professionals as of 1 June 2020 that tested positive for COVID-19 is 2,084;
(c) (i) The number of health professionals as of 1 June 2020 that recovered from COVID-19 is 808;
(ii) and that died from COVID-19 is 18.
2. (a) All sixty-seven (67) NHLS mobile testing units have been delivered to all nine provinces. The testing mobile units rotate through the province depending on the schedule determined by the provincial department of health.
(b) Not applicable;
3. The backlog is experienced in the process of test samples due to inadequate supply of extraction kits to perform PCR tests and the high through put test kits for integrated testing platform like GeneXpert and Roche instruments;
4. (a) (i) A total of 136 out of 396 sites have been activated as of 1 June 2020 across all 9 provinces in each municipality;
(ii) testing facilities are available in each municipality;
(b) Refer to the table below
Table 1.
Province |
|
(c) Municipality |
Eastern Cape |
Port Elizabeth Provincial Hospital |
Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality |
Nelson Mandela Academic/Walter Sisulu University |
OR Tambo Municipality |
|
East London Laboratory, Frere Hospital |
Buffalo City Municpality |
|
Free State |
Universitas Academic Hospital |
Mangaung Metro |
Pelonomi Hospital |
Mangaung Metro |
|
Manapo Hospital |
Thabo Mofutsanyana |
|
Gauteng |
Charlotte Maxeke Johanessburg Academic Hospital |
City of Johannesburg Metro |
Tshwane Academic Division,University of Pretoria |
City of Tshwane Metro |
|
Dr George Mukhari Hospital |
City of Tshwane Metro |
|
Tambo Memorial Hospital |
Ekurhuleni Metro |
|
Braamfontein TB Laboratory |
City of Johannesburg Metro |
|
KwaZulu Natal |
Inkosi Albert Luthuli Central Academic Hospital |
Ethikwini Metro |
Addington Hospital |
Ethekwini Metro |
|
Limpopo |
Mankweng Provincial Hospital |
Polokwane Municipality |
Polokwane |
Polokwane Municipality |
|
Mpumalanga |
Rob Ferreira |
Mbombela |
North West |
Tshepong Hospital |
Dr KK Municipality |
Rustenburg Hospital |
Bojanala Municipality |
|
Western Cape |
Greenpoint |
City of Cape Town Metro |
Groote Schuur Academic Hospital |
City of Cape Town Metro |
|
Tygerberg Academic Hospital |
Belville Municipality |
END.
08 June 2020 - NW415
Ismail, Ms H to ask the Minister of Health
(1)(a) What number of hospitals are ready to treat patients infected by the coronavirus and (b) does each hospital have the necessary equipment and supplies to ensure the safety of professional health staff; (2) what (a) number of public clinics are equipped to handle patients with the coronavirus and (b) precautions will be taken in the event of a breakout of the virus; (3) on what basis will the decision be made to ban travel to and out of the Republic; (4) what education campaign programmes are in place to ensure that South Africans are properly guided and informed with regard to the steps to take when they suspect they may have the disease?
Reply:
1. (a) The number of hospitals ready to treat COVID-19 patients is 262 hospitals.
(b) The Department conducts weekly audits on the availability, requirements and current equipment and commodities in hospitals. Where challenges are found they are highlighted to provincial officials to intervene.
2. (a) All (3467 Primary Health Care facilities/clinics) are provided with the national protocols through their provinces for handling corona virus suspected patients and are submitting individual questionnaires on their readiness to respond to the pandemic.
(b) Precautions to be taken in the event of an outbreak in Clinics include use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE's) by all staff; ensuring effective triage facilities are in place to separate patients with COVID-19 symptoms from those without symptoms, rapid and safe referral of patients to hospitals for patients who need to be hospitalised.
(3) The initial transmission of the COVID-19 virus was from imported cases from high risk countries. The ban on travel in/out of the country is purely to disrupt transmission from other countries, especially high risk countries.
(4) A comprehensive Risk Communication and Stakeholder Engagement (RCCE) Strategy has been developed as guided by the International Health Regulations of the World Health Organisation.
Some of the Objectives of this strategy are:
- To ensure that people have the life-saving information they need to protect themselves and others (from the virus and to reduce its impact on health, social life, and the economy)
- To ensure consistency in information and language from all partners and avoid misinformation/rumours.
- To inform the general public how the public health response is being conducted and health authorities are being pro-active in monitoring, detecting, and preventing the spread of COVID-19.
To ensure participation of and engagement with relevant communities to work out barriers to the implementation and uptake of public health measures.
END.
08 June 2020 - NW500
Gondwe, Dr M to ask the Minister of Justice and Correctional Services
In light of the President’s Emergency Response Plan, what measures are being put in place by his department in order to capacitate and equip survivors of gender-based violence; (2) What number of (a) prosecutors, (b) magistrates, (c) court officials and (d) other law enforcement officials has his department provided with gender-sensitive training; (3) In addition to the establishment of special courts and the hiring of additional court officials, what other measures has his department put in place to clear the backlog of criminal cases for rape and other forms of gender-based violence; (4) What mechanisms has his department put in place to ensure that court officials who fail to (a) inform a complainant of his or her rights, (b) consider the complaint as soon as is reasonably possible and (c) serve an interim protection order and the original warrant of arrest on the complainant as stipulated by the Domestic Violence Act, Act 116 of 1998, are held accountable?
Reply:
1. (a) Government has adopted a multi-pronged approach in giving effect to the President’s Emergency Response Plan. Therefore, measures that are undertaken by the department are part of a comprehensive plan by various departments and Organs of State to empower and equip survivors of gender-based violence.
(b) The Department developed a Risk Assessment Tool for victims of intimate partner violence. This Tool is intended to increase the reporting rate in domestic violence and most importantly, to encourage survivors to take legal action against perpetrators on domestic violence so as to avoid further domestic violence and potential intimate femicide. It is primarily intended to reduce the incidence of intimate femicide in the country by opening the eyes of a victim of domestic violence so that they are able to make an informed choice when deciding what recourse to take. Copies of the Risk Assessment Tool have been widely distributed at our courts for the benefit of victims of domestic violence when they come to court to report a matter. Training on the national codified instructions has been provided to domestic violence clerks. Specific focus on the risk assessment tool has also been provided within this training.
(c) The Sexual Offences Courts play a critical role in empowering survivors of gender-based violence. Through these courts, sexual offences including rape are prioritised and these courts have maintained high conviction rates with harsh sentences as a deterrent to these heinous crimes.
(d) From the side of the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA), the Thuthuzela Care Centres (TCC) remain an important vehicle to support and equip survivors of gender based violence. Through the TCCs the services of various departments including departments of Health and Social Development are able to provide integrated support services as the investigation, prosecution and trial of cases in which they are involved unfold. It is for this reason that the NPA has been allocated additional funds from, amongst others, the Criminal Asset Recovery Account (CARA) into which the proceeds of crime are deposited, to expand the TCCs from the current total number of 55 country-wide.
(e) The Department continues to conduct awareness campaigns through, amongst other media platforms, the radio to provide public education; information sessions, and dialogues in communities, at which survivors participate. A number of radio stations participate in these programmes which have a wider coverage. According to the Broadcast Research Council of South Africa 82% of the population in South Africa, are radio listeners, therefore the Department was able to reach an estimated 32 million South Africans through the use of radio.
2. (a) The table below reflects the training provided by the National Prosecuting Authority to prosecutors until the end of 2018/19:
Financial Year |
No. of prosecutors trained (on Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Legislation) |
Number of law enforcement officials and others (SAPS, DSD, DoH, etc.) |
2013/14 |
212 |
564 |
2014/15 |
140 |
563 |
2015/16 |
265 |
711 |
2016/17 |
248 |
543 |
2017/18 |
153 |
469 |
2018/19 |
67 |
874 |
Total |
1 085 |
3 724 |
(b) The on-going skills development of prosecutors, is to ensure updated and related expertise amongst prosecutors. Comprehensive training manuals were researched and developed in line with the latest developments in law. In particular, the Sexual Offences and Community Affairs unit has developed specialised training manuals for prosecutors, on sexual offences (including social context training), domestic violence, maintenance, child justice and trafficking in persons. In addition, the unit developed an integrated stakeholder manual for those directly involved at TCCs and Court preparation officers.
(c) Training has been conducted with domestic violence Clerks of Courts in four (4) provinces namely: Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, Mpumalanga and Northern Cape on the National Codified Instructions of Domestic Violence. It is envisaged that this will assist clerks to provide an effective service to complainants when they arrive at court for recourse on domestic violence matters.
(d) The South African Judicial Education Institute provides (SAJEI) gender sensitivity training to newly appointed and serving judicial officers. The exact number of judicial officers trained in the previous financial year has been requested from SAJEI. The Office of the Chief Justice has informed the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development that a total number of 187 District Magistrates were provided with gender-sensitive training during the 2019/20 financial year. The training programmes focused on Domestic Violence, Protection from Harassment Act and Older Persons Act.
(e) In the 2019/20 financial year the Justice College trained court officials as per the table below:
Programme |
Court Officials |
Equality Courts Training |
34 |
Protection from Harassment |
147 |
Sexual Offences and Child Justice Acts |
36 |
3. (a) It is inevitable that the national state of disaster and subsequent national Lockdown declared by the President following the outbreak of the COVID 19 pandemic will lead to exponential increase in case backlogs across all the tiers of our court system. The Regional Court, which prior to the national lockdown experienced 6 801 cases, will be the most overburdened. The total Regional Court Cases currently, are 7 651, which is a difference of 850 cases.
(b) Whilst under the Alert level 5 Lockdown courts dealt mainly with postponement and bail applications, during Alert Level 4 Lockdown sexual offences and domestic violence have been prioritised for trial.
i) The Directions’ lists published under Alert Level 4 list sexual offences and gender-based violence cases in the Annexure of Permitted Services.
In terms of the adopted plan, the Department collates all cases that were postponed in absentia during the national state of disaster and Lockdown and those which were not placed on the roll due to the lockdown. These cases are collated on a weekly basis and placed on a priority roll of each court. The existing structured case flow management meetings occur through the Provincial Efficiency Enhancement Committee (PEECs chaired by Judges President), Regional Efficiency Enhancement Committee (REECs chaired by the Regional Court Presidents) and the District Efficiency Enhancement Committees (DEECs chaired by the Chief Magistrates in the districts). It will be recommended that the PEECs, REECs and DEECs where all stakeholders are represented, including the organised legal profession, will manage these cases in their quarterly meetings.
ii) The priority roll in every court will incorporate all cases which have been listed on the Annexure to the Directions as Permitted Services under Level 4 Lockdown. These cases include corruption, including corruption relating to COVID 19 procurement, gender-based violence, robbery and other serious offences listed in the Annexure.
iii) Cases which are not placed on the priority roll will then be postponed for dates far away in the future.
iv) Other mechanisms to resolve these cases, in particular civil cases, will be settled through Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) mechanisms. It is in this context that services of Judges discharged from active services and accredited mediators will be solicited. A protocol is being developed to enlist services of retired judges, and the office of the Solicitor-General is already inundated with requests for diversion of their disputes through ADR.
v) To enhance prioritization in the prosecution of sexual offence cases in all divisions, to support the following projects, were introduced:
a) Sexual offence cases DNA backlog project. This project is to focus on fast tracking outstanding court cases due to the unavailability of the DNA analysis reports, specifically those cases that involve children. This project is done in conjunction with SAPS FCS and the Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) and implemented in phases, to ensure that the backlog of these cases is reduced.
b) Sexual Offences cold cases project. The national project was initiated to relook at sexual offences “cold cases” that are not on the court rolls. This is to re-evaluate the content, with prosecutor-guided investigations and stakeholder cooperation with SAPS, with a view to placing fully investigated and prosecutable cases back on the court rolls. The project will be implemented in phases.
4. (a) In respect of (a) and (b) it is important to note that court officials who fail to inform a complainant of his or her rights, or consider the complaint as soon as is reasonably possible, are dealt with in terms of the existing performance management system which provides for disciplinary actions against any official who is found guilty of dereliction of duty.
(b) Interim protection orders and the original warrant of arrest relating thereto are served by police officers and there are regular structured meetings between the Department and SAPS management to address any glitches experienced in this regard.
08 June 2020 - NW557
Clarke, Ms M to ask the Minister of Public Enterprises
(1) What amount in funding did Transnet allocate to the Esselen Park Sport School of Excellence in Tembisa for the current academic year; (2) Whether the funding for the current financial year has been released to the specified school; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details; (3) (a) what are the relevant details of the funding that Transnet intends to allocate to the school over the 2020-22 medium-term expenditure framework and (b) does the specified funding cover the cost of running the school; (4) What number of (a) staff members are employed at the school and (b) professional football players has the school turned out to date?
Reply:
According to the information received from Transnet:
1. For the Financial year 2020/2021 the SAFA Transnet Football School of Excellence has been allocated an amount of R 21 m.
2. The funds for the School of Excellence have been released for this financial year as per Transnet cost centre 1004036.
(3)(a) The budget for the 2020 – 2022 Medium Term Framework is estimated at
R44m, based on a 10% budget increase for the Financial year 2021/2022.
(3)(b) The allocated funding covers the running costs of the School including salaries for the 28 staff members employed by the School.
(4)(a) The School has 28 staff members made up of:
Eight academic staff;
One Head Coach and Five Coaches; and
Fourteen support staff.
(4)(b) The school has produced over 100 professional players. A list of players who
graduated from the School of Excellence is attached.
08 June 2020 - NW566
Gwarube, Ms S to ask the Minister of Health
In view of the need to protect our frontline health personnel from COVID-19 infection, what (a) total amount has his department spent to procure Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), (b) is the breakdown in costs of the procured PPE equipment, including, but not limited to (i) face masks, (ii) face shields and (iii) body protection garments and (c)(i) companies are listed as suppliers for his department and (ii) corresponding PPE equipment are the specified companies supplying?
Reply:
The following response is based on the information received from the provinces.
EASTERN CAPE
a) Total amount spent to procure PPE is R 78,771,950.00
b) Breakdown in costs of the procured PPE.
ITEMS/ COMMODITIES |
Amount Spent |
|
Masks Respirator N95/FFP2/KN95 |
2 372 295 |
|
Masks Surgical/medical |
17 282 250 |
|
Gloves Examination sterile |
23 691 335 |
|
Gloves examination non-sterile |
19 686 340 |
|
Gloves surgical |
349 280 |
|
Gowns Disposable |
3 570 230 |
|
Safety Goggles |
703 190 |
|
Aprons |
105 632 |
|
Hand Sanitizers |
1 772 725 |
|
Disinfectant |
7 663 993 |
|
Infrared Thermometers |
1 574 680 |
|
TOTALS |
78 771 950 |
c) (i) Companies listed as suppliers |
(ii) corresponding PPE equipment specified companies supplying |
Allenco Medical and Dental Supplies Cc Total |
Sanitizers, Surgical Masks |
B Braun Medical (Pty) Ltd Total |
|
Barrs Pharmaceuticals Industries (Pty) Ltd Total |
Sanitizers |
Central Medical (Pty) Ltd Total |
Aprons |
Central Medical (Pty) Ltd (Kzn) Total |
Aprons |
Dr Temp (Pty) Ltd Total |
Thermometer (disposable) |
Evergreen Latex (Pty) Ltd Total |
Gloves |
Lechoba Medical Technologies (Pty) Ltd Total |
Masks |
Liora Medical Supplies Cc Total |
Masks N95 |
Logan Medical & Surgical (Pty) Ltd Total |
Masks/Surgical Gowns |
Medical International Orthopaedic Cc Total |
Gloves |
Medi-Core Technologies (Pty) Ltd Total |
Gloves |
Medtex (Pty) Ltd Total |
Gloves |
Multisurge Cc Total |
Masks/Gloves/Isolation Gowns |
Promed Technologies (Pty) Ltd Total |
Surgical Gowns |
Quality Medical Supplies (Pty) Ltd Total |
Safety Goggles |
Royal Fortress Holdings (Pty) Ltd Total |
Gloves |
Tara Technologies Cc Total |
Safety Goggles/Sanitizer/Disinfectant |
Unitrade 1032 Cc Total |
Masks |
Dessert Rose 0305 |
3-ply surgical masks |
Vortex Health |
Sanitizers/Hand Soap/ Disinfectant |
Sanbonani |
Thermometers |
Motla Investments |
Thermometers |
Zuys Enterprise |
Heavy duty gloves |
Beloved Ventures |
Safety Goggles |
FREE STATE
a) Total amount spent to procure PPE is R 20,606,539.50
b) Breakdown in costs of the procured PPE
|
ITEMS/ COMMODITIES |
Amount Spent |
|
||
Masks Surgical/medical |
R 5 739 000.00 |
|
Gloves surgical |
R 121 365.00 |
|
Gowns Disposable |
R 1 117 500.00 |
|
Safety Goggles |
R 388 200.00 |
|
Visors |
R 180 000.00 |
|
Humidifier bottles |
R 279 450.00 |
|
Coveralls |
R 3 590 000.00 |
|
Hand Sanitizers |
R 2 385 000.00 |
|
Disinfectant |
R 5 654 400.00 |
|
Body bags |
R 266 660.00 |
|
Infrared Thermometers |
R 376 400.00 |
|
Toiletries |
R 29 175.00 |
|
Mattresses-Durafoam |
R 479 389.50 |
|
TOTALS R 20 606 539.50 |
c) (i) Companies listed as suppliers |
(ii) corresponding PPE equipment specified companies supplying |
1st Order Placed (26 March 2020) |
|
1. Tara Healthcare |
|
2. Lechoba Medical Technologies |
|
3. Unitrade 1032 |
|
4. Supra Healthcare |
|
5. Logan Medical and Surgical |
|
6. Alframed |
|
2nd Order Placed (21 April 2020) |
|
1. Imperial Logistics HC 3 2. East Coast Medical Northern Region 3. Barrs Pharmaceuticals Industries 4. FS & NCP Medical Agency 5. Zaahir Concept & Design Projects 6. Kaofela Clothing & Textile 7. Arjo Huntleigh SA 8. Roka Media |
|
GAUTENG
a) Total amount spent to procure PPE R86 283 902
b) Breakdown in costs of the procured PPE
|
ITEMS/ COMMODITIES |
Amount Spent |
|
||
Masks Respirator N95/FFP2/KN95 |
R 6 674 016 |
|
Masks Surgical/medical |
R31 464 691,75 |
|
Gloves Examination sterile |
R184 225 |
|
Gloves examination non-sterile |
R1 298 357 |
|
Gloves surgical |
R322 875,90 |
|
Gloves general purpose/cleaning |
||
Gowns Disposable |
R 5 450 053 |
|
Safety Goggles |
R 520 990 |
|
Visors |
R 515 819,90 |
|
Boot covers |
R 150 173 |
|
Aprons |
R255 000 |
|
Coveralls |
R 19 843 277,25 |
|
Hand Sanitizers |
R 19 753 108 |
|
Infrared Thermometers |
R 26 317,54 |
|
TOTALS |
R86 283 902,44 |
c) (i) Companies listed as suppliers |
(ii) corresponding PPE equipment specified companies supplying |
1. Senatla’s Medical Surgical Solutions |
Coveralls, Face Shield, Safety Spectacles, Disposable Aprons, Foot Covers, Surgical Masks, Gloves, Sanitizers |
2. Be Sure |
Sanitizers |
3. Dinaane Consulting Services |
Surgical Masks, Hand Sanitisers |
4. Future Advertising and Medical |
Gloves, Surgical Mask , Masks - FFP2 , Disposable Visors, Goggles, Overshoe 100s, Gloves powder free, Hand Sanitizer, Mask - FFP1, Surgical Gloves |
5. Jendza Capital |
FFP2 Masks |
6. Liora Medical Supplies |
Googles, Theater overshoes |
7. Opal Sky (Pty) Ltd |
Hand Sanitiser |
8. Ori Medical Supplier |
FFP2 Masks |
9. Promed |
FFP2 Masks |
10. Teeprash Pty Ltd |
Surgical gowns |
11. Dischem |
Infrared Thermometers |
12. Babonolo Holdings |
Antiseptic Bar Soap |
13. Black Renaissance |
Mask Surgical 3 ply |
14. Bliss Pharmaceuticals (PTY) Ltd |
Hand Sanitizer, Mask - 3Ply Face Mask |
15. Macduke Trading Projects |
Mask ear loop or tie on - surgical 3 ply, Surgical Gloves |
16. Mbuso Medical |
Thermometer Digital |
17. Nkhane Projects & Supply |
Hand Sanitizers, Medical Disposable Coveralls, Disposable Visors, Goggles, Dromex Chemical Gloves |
18. Steelwood International (PTY) Ltd t/a Medena |
3 ply surgical mask |
KWAZULU-NATAL
a) Total amount spent to procure PPE R 205 935 455
b) Breakdown in costs of the procured PPE
ITEMS/ COMMODITIES |
Amount Spent |
Apron |
R4,240 |
Boot Covers |
R22,048 |
Coveralls |
R261,712 |
Digital Body Thermometer |
R22,567,546 |
Gloves (latex/examination and high risk) |
R 4,935,542 |
Goggles |
R 336,260 |
Isolation Gowns |
R 21,095,332 |
N95 Masks |
R 23,737,953 |
Sanitizer |
R 51,062,910 |
Scrub Suits |
R 224,232 |
Surgical Gowns |
R 1,233,437 |
Surgical Masks |
R 76,967,243 |
Visor / face shield |
R 3,487,000 |
TOTAL |
R 205,935,455 |
c) (i) Companies listed as suppliers |
(ii) corresponding PPE equipment specified companies supplying |
Access Medical |
Surgical Mask |
AG Medical |
Digital Thermometers |
Alframed Pty (Ltd) |
Digital Body Thermometer |
Andile Ruby Trading |
Sanitizer; N95 Mask |
BSN Trading |
Surgical Mask |
Buhle Waste |
Biohazard Bag |
Community Health |
Sanitizer |
Cyngatha CC. |
Sanitizer |
Dart Props |
Surgical Mask |
EGS |
Surgical Mask |
Ezamancinza Investments |
Surgical Mask |
Ezombuso Group |
Surgical Mask |
Gibela Trade & Investment |
Sanitizer |
Halyard Health SA |
Scrub Suite; Gloves: Cuff-length High Risk; Surgical Gowns; N95 |
Healthware |
Surgical Mask |
Inqaba Medical |
Surgical Mask |
Iphakhade Trading (Pty) Ltd |
Surgical Mask; Sanitizer |
Ithosi Healthcare Solutions |
Surgical Mask |
Juba Fly |
Particulate Respirator (Mask) N95/FFP2 |
Lechoba Medical |
Isolation Gown; Coveralls |
Liamed Medical |
Latex Gloves |
LionBee Investments (Pty) Ltd |
Sanitizer; Isolation Gown |
Logan Medical and Surgical Supplies (Pty) Ltd |
Sanitizer; Isolation Gowns; Surgical Masks |
Mafinikio Capital Investments |
Sanitizer |
Multisurge Medical |
Digital Body Thermometer |
National Community Marketing |
Sanitizer |
Nondlu Consultants |
Surgical Masks |
NYI Logistics |
Surgical Masks |
Orap Medical Supplies |
Surgical Masks |
Petroright LTD |
Surgical Masks |
Platinum |
Surgical Masks |
Pro Secure Ltd |
Sanitizer |
RMA |
Particulate Respirator (Mask) N95/FFP2 |
SA Health |
Gloves: Cuff-length High Risk |
Safarmex |
Gloves: Examination (Latex) |
Sebenzani Trading |
Surgical Mask; Surgical Gown |
Steiner Hygiene |
Sanitizer |
The New Look |
Surgical Mask |
Unitrade |
Visor/ Face-Shield; Coveralls |
LIMPOPO
a) Total amount spent to procure PPE R329,674,987
b) Breakdown in costs of the procured PPE
ITEMS/ COMMODITIES |
Amount Spent |
Body bag |
4,263 |
Boots Rubber Durable |
65,218 |
Cap Theatre Balaclava |
160,000 |
Chlorhexidine |
1,799,278 |
Coveralls |
164,925 |
Dispenser Sanitizer |
7,567,347 |
Dispenser soap |
641,687 |
Face Cloth Mask 2 Ply |
1,374,201 |
Goggles |
495,303 |
Infrared Thermometers |
57,700,445 |
Mask surgical |
148,412,012 |
Overshoes |
172,800 |
Paper Towel |
211,687 |
Sanitizer |
109,081,101 |
Soap Anti-bacterial |
27,130 |
Visor |
1,797,590 |
|
|
Total |
329,674,987.00 |
c) (i) Companies listed as suppliers |
(ii) corresponding PPE equipment specified companies supplying |
Indlovu Manufacturers |
Body bag |
Eagles Eyes Suppliers |
Boots Rubber Durable |
Pienaar Bros |
Cap Theatre, Coveralls & overshoes |
Tsopane Pharm T/a LennyMed Pharmacy Inc |
Chlorhexidine & Mask surgical |
Clinipro (Pty) Ltd |
Dispenser Sanitizer & sanitizer |
Prosecure (Pty) Ltd |
Dispenser Sanitizer & sanitizer |
Liberer Consulting T/a Laundry Dynamics |
Face Cloth Mask 2 Ply |
Magaga Ditshwene Trade & General Project |
Face Cloth Mask 2 Ply |
Mma Maru Pty(Ltd) |
Face Cloth Mask 2 Ply |
Samsrec Production |
Face Cloth Mask 2 Ply |
Tsalach Solution (Pty) Ltd |
Face Cloth Mask 2 Ply |
Khayalamandaba Business Solutions |
Goggles |
Gigy's Trading (Pty) Ltd |
Infrared Thermometers |
IVM Chemicals (Pty) Ltd |
Infrared Thermometers |
Limacon CC |
Infrared Thermometers |
Lunako Solutions |
Infrared Thermometers |
Malutend Trading (Pty) Ltd |
Infrared Thermometers |
Mamello Clinical Solutions |
Infrared Thermometers |
Manare 5 (Pty) Ltd |
Infrared Thermometers |
Optics Defined Technology (Pty) Ltd |
Infrared Thermometers |
Pro Asanta (Pty) Ltd |
Infrared Thermometers |
Smandi Project Management Cc |
Infrared Thermometers |
Steelwood Int (Pty) Ltd T/a Medena |
Infrared Thermometers |
T7 Mash (Pty) Ltd |
Infrared Thermometers |
Value Chem Medical Group |
Infrared Thermometers |
AG Medical |
Mask surgical |
Asitanga Trading & Projects (Pty) Ltd |
Mask surgical |
Basani IT Solutions |
Mask surgical |
BD IT Solutions |
Mask surgical |
Devine Catering & Events (Pty) Ltd |
Mask surgical |
Enpro Laboratories |
Mask surgical |
Glen Life Group |
Mask surgical |
Hipco Trading (Pty) Ltd |
Mask surgical |
Hudi Medical Equipment |
Mask surgical |
Kobuhla Engineering Building Services |
Mask surgical |
Luhura Trading & General Supplies |
Mask surgical |
Mahika Trading |
Mask surgical |
Makanama (Pty) Ltd |
Mask surgical |
Malache Business Solutions |
Mask surgical |
Maphondo Trading & Projects |
Mask surgical |
Marothodi Projects |
Mask surgical |
Masemosi Developers |
Mask surgical |
Mizana Trading (Pty) Ltd |
Mask surgical |
Mmapadi Group |
Mask surgical |
Murunwa Consulting |
Mask surgical |
North Siders Management Consultant |
Mask surgical |
RRA Trading |
Mask surgical |
Sedilaka Projects |
Mask surgical |
Shilombe Trading (Pty) Ltd |
Mask surgical |
YNF Engineering |
Mask surgical |
Mavu-Ashu Civil Construction |
Mask surgical & Infrared thermometers |
NMM Investment Solutions (Pty) Ltd |
Mask surgical & Infrared thermometers |
RIHM Media & Marketing (Pty) Ltd |
Mask surgical & Infrared thermometers |
Tshiamiso Trading 135 |
Mask surgical & Infrared thermometers |
Promed Technologies (Pty) Ltd |
Paper Towel |
Servest (Pty) Ltd |
Soap Anti bacterial |
Bapedi Conglomerate Holdings (Pty) Ltd |
Visor |
Bas Medxpress Cc |
Visor |
Big O Trading 844 Cc |
Visor |
Nox Business Trading (Pty) Ltd |
Visor |
Pat & Josh Business Consultants |
Visor |
Rebantle Trading & Projects (Pty) Ltd |
Visor |
Sejala Business Enterprise |
Visor |
Tendiroli Business Enterprise (Pty) Ltd |
Visor |
Thinamuthu General Trading |
Visor |
Tshimangi Accommodation & Cash Loans |
Visor |
MPUMALANGA
a) Total amount spent to procure PPE R63, 723,000.00
b) Breakdown in costs of the procured PPE
ITEMS / COMMODITIES |
Amount spent |
|
1 |
Masks Respirator N95/FFP2/KN95 |
112,000 |
2 |
Masks Surgical/medical |
43,212,000 |
3 |
Gloves Examination sterile |
8,000 |
4 |
Gloves examination non-sterile |
8,493,000 |
5 |
Gloves surgical |
142,000 |
6 |
Gowns Disposable |
451,000 |
7 |
Safety Goggles |
2,453,000 |
8 |
Boot covers |
324,000 |
9 |
Aprons |
250,000 |
10 |
Hand Sanitizers |
6,918,000 |
11 |
Infrared Thermometers |
1,359,000 |
Totals |
63,722,000 |
|
|
(ii) corresponding PPE equipment specified companies supplying |
|
Aprons |
|
Masks Surgical/medical |
|
Boot covers |
|
Masks Surgical/medical |
|
Aprons |
|
Gloves examination non-sterile & Hand Saniters |
|
Gloves Examination sterile & Safety Goggles |
|
Masks Surgical/medical |
|
Masks Surgical/medical |
|
Masks Surgical/medical |
|
Masks Surgical/medical |
|
Masks Respirator N95/FFP2/KN95 |
|
Gowns Disposable |
|
Masks Surgical/medical |
|
Gloves examination non-sterile |
|
Masks Surgical/medical |
|
Gowns Disposable |
|
Safety Goggles |
|
Hand Sanitizers |
|
Infrared thermometer |
|
Infrared thermometer |
|
Masks Surgical/medical |
|
Masks Surgical/medical |
|
Masks Surgical/medical |
|
Masks Surgical/medical |
|
Hand Sanitizers |
NORTHERN CAPE
a) Total amount spent to procure PPE R 24,841,500.00
b) Breakdown in costs of the procured PPE
|
ITEMS/ COMMODITIES |
Amount Spent R'000 |
|
||
Masks Respirator N95/FFP2/KN95 |
1 828 500 |
|
Masks Surgical/medical |
6 525 200 |
|
Gloves Examination sterile |
||
Gloves examination non-sterile |
432 000 |
|
Gloves surgical |
|
|
Gloves general purpose/cleaning |
|
|
Gowns Disposable |
13 712 500 |
|
Safety Goggles |
555 400 |
|
Visors |
75 000 |
|
Boot covers |
||
Aprons |
133 200 |
|
Coveralls |
402 900 |
|
Hand Sanitizers |
470 000 |
|
Disinfectant |
|
|
Biohazard bags |
||
Body bags |
||
Infrared Thermometers |
706 800 |
|
TOTALS |
24 841 500 |
c) (i) Companies listed as suppliers |
(ii) corresponding PPE equipment specified companies supplying |
1. DNS Supplies |
1000 X 500ml sanitizers and 4000 boxes X 100 gloves |
2. CMED Medicals |
200 000 surgical masks, 30 000 N95 masks, 5 000 X 500ml sanitizers, 2 000 coveralls, 1 000 goggles, 1 000 face shield, 10 000 gowns, 100 hand gun thermometers |
3. Revolt Headboy |
240 000 surgical masks |
4. Mellow Live |
100 000 disposable gowns, 10 000 goggles, 300 infra-red thermometer, 180 000 aprons |
NORTH WEST
a) The department has committed R 87,045,585.26 to procure PPE.
b) Breakdown costs of the commitments of the procured PPE
ITEMS/ COMMODITIES |
Amount Committed |
Apron |
R216 950,00 |
Body Bag |
R77 015,90 |
Boot covers |
R230 000,00 |
Coveralls |
R104 650,00 |
Disinfectant |
R4 198 067,00 |
Gloves Examination non-sterile |
R5 459 617,00 |
Gloves Examination sterile |
R869 707,00 |
Gloves general purpose/cleaning |
R75 000,00 |
Gloves surgical |
R3 740 792,76 |
Goggles |
R161 330,00 |
Gown disposable |
R881 603,00 |
Hand sanitizer |
R2 776 979,60 |
Infrared Thermometer |
R6 441 939,60 |
Masks Respirator N95/FFP2/KN95 |
R40 289 169,00 |
Masks Surgical/medical |
R4 990 330,00 |
Ventilators |
R16 479 934,40 |
Visors |
R52 500,00 |
Grand total |
R87 045 585,26 |
c) (i) Companies listed as suppliers and (ii) corresponding PPE equipment specified companies supplying
(ii) corresponding PPE equipment specified companies supplying |
|
|
Apron plastic yellow |
Apron |
CENTRAL MEDICAL |
Apron plastic light blue |
Apron |
CENTRAL MEDICAL |
Plastic aprons |
Apron |
Winimed |
Plastic apron (100`s) |
Apron |
MULTISURGE |
Plastic apron (100`s) |
Apron |
CENTRAL MEDICAL |
Plastic apron (100`s) |
Apron |
CENTRAL MEDICAL |
Plastic apron (100`s) |
Apron |
CENTRAL MEDICAL |
Protective cover body suit disposable- different size |
Body Bag |
ALFREHUTCH |
Protective cover body suit disposable- different size |
Body Bag |
ARC Technology (Pty) Ltd |
Protective cover body suit disposable- different size |
Body Bag |
ARC Technology (Pty) Ltd |
Protective cover body suit disposable-Non woven med, L, XL, XXL |
Body Bag |
ARC Technology (Pty) Ltd |
Protective cover body suit disposable- different size |
Body Bag |
ALFREHUTCH |
Overshoes 100`s |
Boot covers |
MULTISURGE |
Overshoes 100`s |
Boot covers |
MULTISURGE |
Disposable coveralls - Medium 1`s |
Coveralls |
CHEMICAL WORLD |
Disposable coveralls - Large 1`s |
Coveralls |
CHEMICAL WORLD |
500ml Jik |
Disinfectant |
Tumi & Rori construction |
Trigger Spray Bottels |
Disinfectant |
Promed Technologies |
Disinfectant 5lt bottle |
Disinfectant |
TARA HEALTHCARE |
Disinfectant |
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Disinfectant |
Red spot trading |
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CHLORHEXIDINE SOL 4% 500ML WITH PUMP (S/SCRUB) 1'S |
Disinfectant |
Barrs |
CHLORHEXIDINE SOL 4% 500ML WITH PUMP (S/SCRUB) 1'S |
Disinfectant |
Barrs |
CHLORHEXIDINE SOL 4% 500ML WITH PUMP (S/SCRUB) 1'S |
Disinfectant |
Barrs |
CHLORHEXIDINE SOL 4% 500ML WITH PUMP (S/SCRUB) 1'S |
Disinfectant |
Barrs |
Bleach 5l |
Disinfectant |
E.G.S Investment Solutions |
Spray Bottles 250ml |
Disinfectant |
E.G.S Investment Solutions |
Spray Bottles 500ml |
Disinfectant |
E.G.S Investment Solutions |
BOTTLE SPRAY CAP |
Disinfectant |
OFENTSE'S PROMOTION DISTRIBUTIONS |
Disinfactant hand soap |
Disinfectant |
Remorabaji |
Liquid hand soap |
Disinfectant |
Remorabaji |
Hand wipes-anti bacteria |
Disinfectant |
Remorabaji |
Bio Scrub |
Disinfectant |
Remorabaji |
Non-sterile Examination Gloves |
Gloves Examination non-sterile |
Cherish Life |
Non-sterile gloves |
Gloves Examination non-sterile |
Promed Technologies |
Examination gloves TYPE 1 Small Non-sterile |
Gloves Examination non-sterile |
PROMED |
Examination gloves TYPE 1 Small Non-sterile |
Gloves Examination non-sterile |
Mutsh medical international |
Examination gloves TYPE 1 Small Non-sterile |
Gloves Examination non-sterile |
Rachis Projects |
Examination gloves TYPE 1 Small Non-sterile |
Gloves Examination non-sterile |
Evergreen |
Examination gloves TYPE 1 Small Non-sterile |
Gloves Examination non-sterile |
Evergreen |
Examination gloves TYPE 1 Medium non-sterile |
Gloves Examination non-sterile |
PROMED |
Examination gloves TYPE 1 Medium non-sterile |
Gloves Examination non-sterile |
PROMED |
Examination gloves TYPE 1 Medium non-sterile |
Gloves Examination non-sterile |
Rachis Projects |
Examination gloves TYPE 1 Medium non-sterile |
Gloves Examination non-sterile |
Mutsh medical international |
Examination gloves TYPE 1 Large |
Gloves Examination non-sterile |
PROMED |
Examination gloves TYPE 1 Large |
Gloves Examination non-sterile |
Rachis Projects |
Examination gloves TYPE 1 Large |
Gloves Examination non-sterile |
PROMED |
Examination gloves TYPE 1 Large |
Gloves Examination non-sterile |
Evergreen |
Examination gloves TYPE 1 Large |
Gloves Examination non-sterile |
Mutsh medical international |
Heavy duty gloves medium red |
Gloves Examination non-sterile |
STEPAHEAD MANUFACTURING |
Gumboots size 6 |
Gloves Examination non-sterile |
Emergency hospital suppliers |
Gumboots size 7 |
Gloves Examination non-sterile |
Emergency hospital suppliers |
Gumboots size 8 |
Gloves Examination non-sterile |
Emergency hospital suppliers |
Isolation gown - Medium |
Gloves Examination non-sterile |
GENESIS PHARMACEUTICALS |
Isolation gown - Medium |
Gloves Examination non-sterile |
Plan B trolley engineering and operation |
Isolation gown - small |
Gloves Examination non-sterile |
GENESIS PHARMACEUTICALS |
Isolation gown - small |
Gloves Examination non-sterile |
Plan B trolley engineering and operation |
Heavy duty gloves large red |
Gloves Examination non-sterile |
STEPAHEAD MANUFACTURING |
Sterile Surgical Latex Gloves, different sizes |
Gloves Examination sterile |
Liora Medical Supplies |
Sterile Med gloves |
Gloves Examination sterile |
Evergreen Latex CC |
Elbow extender sterile gloves |
Gloves Examination sterile |
Evergreen Latex CC |
Elbow reach sterile gloves Medium & L |
Gloves Examination sterile |
Evergreen Latex CC |
Non-sterile Examination Gloves |
Gloves Examination sterile |
Winimed |
Sterile and powder free surgical gloves |
Gloves Examination sterile |
Medtex |
Examination gloves small |
Gloves general purpose/cleaning |
E.G.S Investment Solutions |
Examination gloves medium |
Gloves general purpose/cleaning |
E.G.S Investment Solutions |
Examination gloves large |
Gloves general purpose/cleaning |
E.G.S Investment Solutions |
Surgical gloves size 6 to 8 |
Gloves surgical |
Evergreen Latex CC |
Examination gloves TYPE 2 Large |
Gloves surgical |
Access |
Examination gloves TYPE 2 Large |
Gloves surgical |
Supra |
Examination gloves TYPE 2 Large |
Gloves surgical |
Medtex |
Examination gloves TYPE 2 Large |
Gloves surgical |
PROMED |
Examination gloves TYPE 2 Large |
Gloves surgical |
Medi-Core |
Examination gloves TYPE 2 Medium |
Gloves surgical |
Access |
Examination gloves TYPE 2 Medium |
Gloves surgical |
Access |
Examination gloves TYPE 2 Medium |
Gloves surgical |
Supra |
Examination gloves TYPE 2 Small |
Gloves surgical |
Access |
Examination gloves TYPE 2 Small |
Gloves surgical |
Supra |
Examination gloves TYPE 2 Small |
Gloves surgical |
Supra |
Surgical gloves size 8 packs of 50`s |
Gloves surgical |
Evergreen |
Surgical gloves size 8 packs of 50`s |
Gloves surgical |
Evergreen |
Surgical gloves size 6.5 packs of 50`s |
Gloves surgical |
Evergreen |
Surgical gloves size 6.5 packs of 50`s |
Gloves surgical |
Meze Bussiness trading |
Surgical gloves size 6.5 packs of 50`s |
Gloves surgical |
Evergreen |
Full face mask with eye protection |
Gloves surgical |
Allenco |
Full face mask with eye protection |
Gloves surgical |
Allenco |
Full face mask with eye protection |
Gloves surgical |
Allenco |
Surgical gloves size 7 packs of 50`s |
Gloves surgical |
Evergreen |
Surgical gloves size 7 packs of 50`s |
Gloves surgical |
Evergreen |
Surgical gloves size 7 packs of 50`s |
Gloves surgical |
Evergreen |
Surgical gloves size 7.5 packs of 50`s |
Gloves surgical |
Evergreen |
Surgical gloves size 7.5 packs of 50`s |
Gloves surgical |
Evergreen |
Surgical gloves size 7.5 packs of 50`s |
Gloves surgical |
Evergreen |
Surgical gloves , hypoallergic , sterile size 7 |
Gloves surgical |
Medtex |
Surgical gloves , hypoallergic , sterile size 7 |
Gloves surgical |
Medtex |
Surgical gloves , hypoallergic , sterile size 7 |
Gloves surgical |
Supra |
Safety goggles 1`s |
Goggles |
LECHOBA |
Goggles- good seal with skin of the face |
Goggles |
ARC Technology (Pty) Ltd |
Visitor disposable constructed high quality optically clear. |
Goggles |
ARC Technology (Pty) Ltd |
Google flexible PVC |
Goggles |
TARA HEALTHCARE |
Gown surgical long sleeves with cuffs |
Gown disposable |
Promed Technologies |
Isolation gown X-large |
Gown disposable |
Lechaba Medical Supplies |
Isolation gown |
Gown disposable |
ALFREHUTCH |
Isolation gown- large |
Gown disposable |
GENESIS PHARMACEUTICALS |
Isolation gown- large |
Gown disposable |
Plan B trolley engineering and operation |
Water less hand sanitizers 70% |
Hand sanitizer |
Bareki Itumeleng Suppliers and Projects |
Water less hand sanitizers 70% |
Hand sanitizer |
Selcas Trading PTY Ltd |
Medical hand sanitizer 70% alcohol 500ml |
Hand sanitizer |
TARA HEALTHCARE |
Hand sanitizer 5l |
Hand sanitizer |
E.G.S Investment Solutions |
Hand sanitizer 20l |
Hand sanitizer |
E.G.S Investment Solutions |
500ml gel hand sanitizer |
Hand sanitizer |
Remorabaji |
Chlorhexidine in alcohol green hand disinfectant |
Hand sanitizer |
Barrs |
Chlorhexidine in alcohol green hand disinfectant |
Hand sanitizer |
Barrs |
Chlorhexidine in alcohol green hand disinfectant |
Hand sanitizer |
Barrs |
Chlorhexidine in alcohol green hand disinfectant |
Hand sanitizer |
Biotech |
Handsanitizer (alcohol based ) 500ml |
Hand sanitizer |
LOGAN MEDICAL |
Handsanitizer (alcohol based ) 500ml |
Hand sanitizer |
Red spot trading |
Sanitizer 70% alcohol 25 liters |
Hand sanitizer |
Red spot trading |
Sanitizer 70% alcohol 25 liters |
Hand sanitizer |
Red spot trading |
Digital body thermometer |
Infrared Thermometer |
TARA HEALTHCARE |
Digital thermometer infrared non contact |
Infrared Thermometer |
MULTISURGE (Pty) Ltd |
Thermometer Electronic temporal artery temprature measure 3cm away from forehead |
Infrared Thermometer |
Sambonani Holding |
THERMOMETERS CLINICAL NON-MERCURYS ORAL & AUXILLARY 1'S |
Infrared Thermometer |
Dr Temp |
THERMOMETERS CLINICAL NON-MERCURYS ORAL & AUXILLARY 1'S |
Infrared Thermometer |
Dr Temp |
THERMOMETERS CLINICAL NON-MERCURYS ORAL & AUXILLARY 1'S |
Infrared Thermometer |
Dr Temp |
THERMOMETERS CLINICAL NON-MERCURYS ORAL & AUXILLARY 1'S |
Infrared Thermometer |
Dr Temp |
THERMOMETERS CLINICAL NON-MERCURYS ORAL & AUXILLARY 1'S |
Infrared Thermometer |
Dr Temp |
THERMOMETER NON-MERCURY SEMI - DISPOSABLE E 100'S |
Infrared Thermometer |
Dr Temp |
THERMOMETER NON-MERCURY SEMI - DISPOSABLE E 100'S |
Infrared Thermometer |
Dr Temp |
THERMOMETER NON-MERCURY SEMI - DISPOSABLE E 100'S |
Infrared Thermometer |
Dr Temp |
Infrared Thermometer |
Infrared Thermometer |
Sanbonani |
Infrared Thermometer |
Infrared Thermometer |
Sanbonani |
N95 - size small |
Masks Respirator N95/FFP2/KN95 |
LECHOBA |
N95 - size small |
Masks Respirator N95/FFP2/KN95 |
Allenco |
N95 - size small |
Masks Respirator N95/FFP2/KN95 |
Liora |
N95 - size small |
Masks Respirator N95/FFP2/KN95 |
QUALITY MEDICAL SUPPLIES |
3-Ply Masks |
Masks Respirator N95/FFP2/KN95 |
Meddreg Technology |
3-Ply Masks |
Masks Respirator N95/FFP2/KN95 |
Multisurge PTY Ltd |
3-Ply Masks |
Masks Respirator N95/FFP2/KN95 |
Sooliman's Retail Enterprise |
3-Ply Masks |
Masks Respirator N95/FFP2/KN95 |
Sooliman's Retail Enterprise |
N95 Masks |
Masks Respirator N95/FFP2/KN95 |
Lechaba Medical Supplies |
N95 Masks |
Masks Respirator N95/FFP2/KN95 |
ALFREHUTCH |
Filtering half mask |
Masks Respirator N95/FFP2/KN95 |
LIORA Med. Supplies |
Particulate filtering mask disposable N95 S,M & L |
Masks Respirator N95/FFP2/KN95 |
Quality Medical Supplies |
N95 Masks |
Masks Respirator N95/FFP2/KN95 |
E.G.S Investment Solutions |
Face mask with loops 50`s |
Masks Respirator N95/FFP2/KN95 |
LOGAN MEDICAL |
Face mask with loops 50`s |
Masks Respirator N95/FFP2/KN95 |
Medi-Core |
Face mask with loops 50`s |
Masks Respirator N95/FFP2/KN95 |
GENESIS PHARMACEUTICALS |
Face mask with loops 50`s |
Masks Respirator N95/FFP2/KN95 |
KHUABO HOLDINGS (PTY) LTD |
N95 - Mask medium 1`s |
Masks Respirator N95/FFP2/KN95 |
LECHOBA |
N95 - Mask large 1`s |
Masks Respirator N95/FFP2/KN95 |
LECHOBA |
Mask surgical face |
Masks Surgical/medical |
Chemical Medical |
Mask surgical face with eye shield |
Masks Surgical/medical |
ALLENCO MEDICAL & DENTAL SUPPLIES |
Surgical mask |
Masks Surgical/medical |
E.G.S Investment Solutions |
Surgical mask tie-backs |
Masks Surgical/medical |
Allenco |
Surgical mask tie-backs |
Masks Surgical/medical |
MULTISURGE |
Ventilators |
Ventilators |
Draggler |
Disposabel Visors |
Visors |
Evergreen Latex CC |
WESTERN CAPE
a) Total amount spent to procure PPE
(i) Orders placed as at end March 2020 R115 304 818
(ii) Of which R15 952 162 had been received and invoiced
(b) Breakdown in costs of the procured PPE
- (i) and (ii) Suppliers with corresponding PPE supplying
NATIONAL DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
(a) Total amount spent to procure PPE R6,853,123.44
(b) Breakdown in costs of the procured PPE
ITEMS/ COMMODITIES |
Amount Spent (R) |
Masks Respirator N95/FFP2/KN95 |
3,297,545.25 |
Masks Surgical/medical |
806,791.00 |
Masks cloth |
195,500.00 |
Face shields |
983.25 |
Gloves Examination sterile |
6,716.00 |
Gloves examination non-sterile |
7,452.00 |
Gloves surgical |
17,112.00 |
Safety Goggles |
44,850.00 |
Boot covers |
289,800.00 |
Aprons |
1,380.00 |
Coveralls |
391,000.00 |
Hand Sanitizers |
1,440,466.12 |
Infrared Thermometers |
353,527.82 |
TOTALS |
6,853,123.44 |
(c) (i) Companies listed as suppliers |
(ii) corresponding PPE equipment specified companies supplying |
1. BARRS Pharmaceutical Industries |
Hand Sanitizers |
2. Unicore Holdings (Pty) Ltd |
Thermometers |
3. Mr. First Aid (Pty) Ltd |
Hand sanitizers, shoe covers, disposable gowns, gloves, masks and goggles |
4. Biologica Pharmaceuticals |
Surgical masks |
5. X-Business Resources |
N95 masks |
6. SciProfs |
Face shields |
7. Tammy Taylor Nails |
Cloth face masks |
8. Lora Medical Supplies |
N95 masks |
9. Libera Management Services |
Hand Sanitizers |
END.
08 June 2020 - NW547
Selfe, Mr J to ask the Minister of Justice and Correctional Services
What is the bed space available for remand detainees in his department? (2) What number of detainees were incarcerated at remand detention facilities as at 31 December 2019? (3) What steps is his Department of Correctional Services taking to reduce the overcrowding of remand detention facilities?
Reply:
1. The Department of Correctional Services has a total of 118 572 bed space which is utilised to accommodate all categories of inmates. However, there are dedicated Remand Detention Facilities (RDFs) which house mainly remand detainees and a fraction of sentenced offenders to perform labour which cannot be performed by remand detainees. As at 10 April 2020 the approved bed space for 20 dedicated under RDFs was 15 120.
2. 51 636 Remand Detainees (RDs) were incarcerated by 31 December 2019 as per daily unlock of 01 January 2020.
3. The strategies that are implemented by the department to reduce the overcrowding of remand detainees are as follows:
a) Bail Protocol Section 63(A) (Criminal Procedure Act - CPA): It allows the Head of the Centre to submit an application to court for review of bail of RDs who have been charged with Schedule 7 crimes. The criteria for submitting an application is when a particular centre/detention facility is reaching such proportions that it constitutes a material and imminent threat to the human dignity, physical health or safety of remand detainees. These must be the lower court cases (Regional and Magistrate courts). The possible outcomes are as follows:
• Release of the RD;
• Release and placement on warning;
• Placement under s62(f): Supervision by a correctional official;
• Reduction of the amount of bail;
• Placement in a secure care facilities; and
• Decline to review bail (Unsuccessful application)
b) Section 63(1) of the Criminal Procedure Act: This section allows the RD or the prosecutor to approach the court for a review of bail. All the RDs with bail qualify for bail review, however DCS cannot initiate the process without the permission of the RD.
c) Plea Bargaining Section 105 (CPA): DCS promotes the use of plea bargaining, however the agreement for entering into Plea Bargaining is between the RD, the Legal representative and the Prosecutor.
d) Section 49G of the Correctional Services Act: The section makes provision for the DCS to refer the RDs to court before completing a period of two years for consideration of their detention and thereafter annually if the RD remains in detention after the initial referral. The court will utilise options highlighted in section 63A of the CPA when considering the application from DCS.
While the department implements the strategies for reducing the population of remand detainees, it should be noted that the drivers of the population are beyond the control of the Department of Correctional Services. The key drivers are the use of pre-trial detention by courts and the increasing trend in serious crimes. The increase in serious crimes is closely related to an increase in the use of pre-trial detention by courts without the option of bail. Other drivers are the number of admissions received from courts and the length of stay which are beyond the control of institutions responsible for the detention of RDs.
Other factors include, failure to pay bail by those few RDs who have been awarded bail, delays in finalising court cases despite several court appearances. Large number (80%) of RDs are without bail.
END
08 June 2020 - NW572
Chirwa-Mpungose, Ms NN to ask the Minister of Health
Given that the Republic is supposed to be testing 12 times the number of persons for COVID-19 than what is currently the case, (a) what steps is he taking to increase the number of tests done, (b) by what date will the target be reached, (c)(i) what is the range of the tests being utilised currently and (ii) how will the variety be increased to match the target minimum of 3 000 tests daily and (d) will the SARS-CoV-2 or COVID-19 rapid tests which detect infection in just 20 minutes be secured?
Reply:
a) There is no policy to increase testing by 12 times. However the National Health Laboratory Service (NHLS) has been steadily increasing the number of COVID-19 tests that they are conducting. Cumulatively as at 02 June 785,979 tests have been done with 51% done in the public sector with the remainder in the private sector.
b) On average over the past 14 days, an average of 19,024 tests are being done daily, and in the previous two weeks the average number of tests done per day were 15,471.
c) (i) Currently both public and private laboratories are using the polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test. The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) is in the process of evaluating the rapid antibody tests;
(ii) As more test kits as well as the rapid antibody tests become available and more people are referred for testing the rate at which we test will increase – it should be noted that we have already surpassed the 3,000 tests done daily as shown above.
d) SAHPRA is in the process of evaluating the rapid tests for quality and once they are registered they will be used - largely for surveillance to assess how many people have antibodies which means that they have had the virus.
END.
08 June 2020 - NW375
Maotwe, Ms OMC to ask the Minister of Public Enterprises
Whether the SA Airways (a) advertised and (b) awarded tender(s) for catering in all its aircraft since 1 January 2014; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, (a) on what date was each tender (i) advertised and (ii) awarded, (b) what is the name of each company that was awarded a tender and (c) what is the monetary value of each tender
Reply:
The following information was provided by the Business Rescue Practitioners of South African Airways:
SAA advertised and awarded catering tenders from 01 January 2014 to July 2019. The links below include contracts that cover SAA’s global operations (Local, Regional and International):
08 June 2020 - NW660
Breytenbach, Adv G to ask the Minister of Justice and Correctional Services
(1)What policies and guidelines has his department put in place to prevent detainees under its care from being infected with the coronavirus by (a) staff members at its facilities and (b) remand detainees who may travel to and from court; (2) what are the relevant details of his department’s contingency plan in the event that a large percentage of warders become infected simultaneously?
Reply:
(1)(a) The department has approved Standard Operating Procedures for the Preparedness, Detection and Response to Coronavirus Disease 2019
(COVID-19) which stipulates a number of psychological/psychosocial protocol measures and guidelines or activities to be implemented in order to prevent transmission of COVID-19 from staff to detainees at facilities and these include:
- Presentation of awareness sessions to the staff on:
- explanation on what COVID-19 is and the mode of spread;
- the signs and symptoms of COVID-19 to be aware of;
- measures to be taken to prevent spreading COVID-19 to others or acquiring it;
- compliance with basic Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) measures; and
- responsibilities of reporting to health care professionals or their health care providers when experiencing signs and symptoms.
- Implementation of Infection Prevention and Control measures especially the health care professionals when providing health care services;
- Screening of all officials on a daily basis when reporting for duty to ensure that those that are symptomatic are immediately referred to their health care providers for further management;
- Ensuring that all staff wash their hands with soap and water and sanitize them at regular intervals;
- Ensuring social/physical distancing even though wearing masks;
- Issuing all staff with cloth masks when performing their duties (e.g. for guarding and escorting), and coughing and sneezing staff with surgical masks; and
- Issuing of domestic gloves which must be decontaminated in between searches.
(1)(b) Remand detainees who may travel to and from court are protected as follows:
- guarding and escorting staff are provided with PPEs (cloth masks, disposable gowns or aprons and heavy duty or domestic gloves;
- there must be maintenance of social/physical distancing of 2 meters where practically possible, e.g. not overloading the vehicles; and
- all utensils, equipment, and vehicle used during transportation of such cases must be cleaned and disinfected after use.
(2) The Department has a contingency plan in place whereby non-centre based officials appointed in terms of the Correctional Service Act and the Public Service Act that have undergone basic training, will be transferred to the centres where services are needed as a result of staff shortages as a result of COVID-19. The Department has also entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with the South African National Defence Force whereby reserves will be used to augment the services rendered by correctional officials. In addition, the ex- Correctional Services officials will be appointed to augment the imminent shortage.
END
08 June 2020 - NW335
Gwarube, Ms S to ask the Minister of Health
What (a) number of (i) serviceable and (ii) fully equipped ambulances are being used in each (aa) district municipality and (bb) local municipality in the public health sector in Limpopo and (b) area in square kilometres does each ambulance service?
Reply:
The following table reflects the details in this regard
Limpopo Districts |
(a)(i) Serviceable ambulances |
(a)(ii) Fully equipped ambulances |
In each (aa) district, (bb) local municipality in the public health sector in the Province |
(b) Area in square kilometres each ambulance service |
Capricorn |
164 |
59 |
59 |
21 705 |
Waterberg |
48 |
48 |
44 913 |
|
Sekhukhune |
56 |
56 |
13 528 |
|
Mopani |
73 |
73 |
20 011 |
|
Vhembe |
64 |
64 |
25 597 |
END.
05 June 2020 - NW906
Meshoe, Rev KR to ask the President of the Republic
Whether, as the Chairman of the African Union, he has given his support to recognise Madagascar’s sovereign right to use its own herbal remedies, which it has successfully produced and had been used for centuries in many African countries to cure those infected with Covid-19, even though the World Health Organisation is reportedly trying to prevent the use of such remedies until they have been tested and approved; if not, why not; if so, has he made his support public?
Reply:
The African Union (AU) is still in discussion with the Republic of Madagascar with a view to obtain technical data regarding the safety and efficacy of the herbal remedy. Once furnished with the details, the AU, through the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, will review the scientific data and make a determination as to whether or not to give support.
South Africa has a robust research and innovation programme in indigenous knowledge systems, and thus supports the development of remedies based on indigenous African herbs.
05 June 2020 - NW725
Breytenbach, Adv G to ask the President of the Republic
(1)With reference to his announcement on 15 March 2020, (a) on which existing Act of Parliament, regulation or provision of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996, (a) did he rely to establish the National Command Council (NCC) to lead the Government’s national response to the coronavirus outbreak and (b) from which existing Act of Parliament, regulation or provision of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996, does the NCC derive its power, responsibility, functions and duties;
Reply:
- The National Coronavirus Command Council (NCCC) – originally known as the NCC – was established as a committee of Cabinet by the Cabinet in its meeting of 15 March 2020.
- No.
- The NCCC coordinates government’s response to the coronavirus pandemic. The NCCC makes recommendations to Cabinet on measures required in terms of the national state of disaster. Cabinet makes the final decisions.
05 June 2020 - NW785
Steyn, Ms A to ask the President of the Republic
On what empirical evidence did the National Coronavirus Command Council rely to collectively (a) ban the sale of tobacco products during the national lockdown to curb the spread of Covid-19 and (b) contradict the announcement he made on 23 April 2020 that the sale of tobacco products would be permitted during level 4 of the Government’s Risk-Adjusted Strategy by continuing to enforce the ban on the sale of tobacco products;
Reply:
The decision to promulgate the Disaster Management Regulations, including regulation 27 (of the Regulations), which prohibits the sale of tobacco products, e-cigarettes and related products was taken after careful consideration, not only of the submissions received, but also the relevant medical literature focusing inter alia on the effects of smoking on public and individual health, especially in the face of a respiratory illness such as Covid-19.
After my initial announcement on 23 April 2020, following representations that were made by various organisations and individuals and further consideration of relevant medical studies and advice, a different position was ultimately adopted by the National Coronavirus Command Council and thereafter by Cabinet before the regulations were promulgated.
At this stage, it is difficult to determine when the ban on the sale of tobacco and related products will be lifted. This will depend on such factors as the progression of the disease in South Africa, the readiness of our health systems and evolving knowledge on the nature and impact of the virus itself.
05 June 2020 - NW916
Wessels, Mr W to ask the Minister of Small Business Development
Whether her department awarded any tenders connected to the Covid-19 pandemic; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what (a) are the names of the businesses to whom these tenders were awarded, (b) are the amounts of each tender awarded and (c) was the service and/or product to be supplied by each business; (2) whether there was any deviation from the standard supply chain management procedures in the awarding of the tenders; if so, (a) why and (b) what are the relevant details in each case; (3) what was the reason for which each specified business was awarded the specified tender; (4) whether she will make a statement on the matter?
Reply:
1. (a) – (c) To date, the Department did not issue any tenders related to COVID-19.
2. (a) – (b) The Department did procure some goods and services through deviation as well as through RT 15/2016 contract, in preparation for the lockdown and work from home / remote working environment, the Department deviated from the normal procurement processes to procure the following:
- A total of 75 laptops and 75 laptop bags for officials that ordinarily used desktop computers but needed remote connection due to the lockdown. The reason for deviation was that the store that these were purchased from was the only retailor that was able to supply the required number and specifications at short notice, before 26 March 2020, following the President’s announcement of the lockdown, which was on 23 March 2020.
- Data cards and Wi-Fi routers, 75 each, through the RT 15/2016. The RT 15/2016 is a contract that was awarded to a specific mobile service provider to supply and deliver mobile communication services for government, hence no other quotations were sourced.
- A total of 1000 masks. The service provider was sourced from the list that was provided by National Treasury and was the only service provider who had the required stock to deliver before the lockdown that started on 26 March 2020, following the President’s announcement of 23 March 2020. This was to enable DSBD officials who may still be coming to the office to have Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
3. Not applicable, as no tenders were awarded.
4. No
05 June 2020 - NW911
Zungula, Mr V to ask the Minister of Small Business Development
What steps is she taking to (a) assist small businesses with access to computers so that they can access Government support, (b) bring online (i) the unregistered businesses and (ii) those whose tax clearances are invalid and (c) ensure that the micro/informal economy is reserved only for South Africans?
Reply:
a) A number of Seda offices have desktop computers at their reception areas where SMMEs can have access to the internet. It is envisaged that the footprint of these will be expanded such as to expand access to the rest of the Offices. Where Seda does not have physical offices, there are co-location points set up with municipalities and other provincial and district entities where Seda Business Advisors visit according to scheduled intervals on a weekly basis.
b) (i)-(ii) The Department launched the first database of SMMEs in the country (www.smmesa.gov.za) which enables all SMMEs to register and receive a unique registration number. This is now linked to the application process for financial and non-financial support so that when an enterprise applies for support they do not have to fill information that is already on the database therefore as someone as someone enters the registration all the information is retrieved and the enterprise will only focus on providing information that is required for that particular application. The SMMESA already interfaces with SARS and UIF whilst work is underway to interface with CIPC (BizPortal) and CSD. All these measures will ensure that those businesses that are not registered are registered and their tax matters are compliant.
In addition, as part of Business Development Services, one of Seda’s priorities is to ensure that unregistered businesses are assisted with Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC), SARS and UIF registration processes. This is done through CIPC’s BizPortal.
c) The DSBD, ensures that all micro / informal businesses who are assisted by DSBD are owned by people with the valid 13-digit barcoded South African identity document. The Department has been tasked to provide the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) with guidelines on sectors that must be reserved for South Africans and this process is almost complete. The Department is working with DHA and the Department of Trade and Industry and Competition to ensure that these sectors are designated. Consultations are underway with the affected and relevant sectors.
05 June 2020 - NW932
Mey, Mr P to ask the Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment
Whether her Department awarded any tender connected to the Covid-19 pandemic; if not, what is the position in this ega‹d; if so, what (a) are the names of the businesses to whom these tenders were awarded, (b) are the amounts of each Bnder awarded and (c) was the service and/or product \o be supplied by each business;
Reply:
NATIONAL ASSEMBLY
(For written reply)
QUESTION NO. 932(NW1221E}
INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO.17 of2020 DATE OF PUBLICATION: 22 May 2020
Mr P Mey (FF Plus) to ask the Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment:
- Whether her Department awarded any tender connected to the Covid-19 pandemic; if not, what is the position in this ega‹d; if so, what (a) are the names of the businesses to whom these tenders were awarded, (b) are the amounts of each Bnder awarded and (c) was the service and/or product \o be supplied by each business;
- whether there was any deviation from the standard supply chain management procedures in the awarding of the tandem; if so, (a) why and (b) what are the relevant details in each case;
- 3) what was the reason for which each specified business was awaited the specified tender; and whether she will make a statement on the matter2
932. THE MINISTER OF FORE8TRY, FISHERIES AND THE ENVIRONMENT REPLIES:
- Yes, the Department awarded tenders connected b the COVIŒ19 pandemic as follows:
(a) Name of the businesses/service Provides |
(b) Amount R'000 |
(c) Service provided |
Multisurge Pty Ltd, Promed |
R1 008 780 |
1900 x (box of 50) masks surgical face standard and 57 x digital body infrared thermometers. |
Promed Technologies (Pty) Ltd |
R45 000 |
5 liters X 500 battle disinfectant |
Kanga Business Management |
R494 500 |
3500 Alcohol gel hand sanitisers and 250 boxes of surgical masks |
Orange Juice Inve9tr«ent (Pty) Ltd T/A X-Treme Cleaning Solutions |
R138 500 |
Disinfecting, sanitisation and fogging Foretrust building. |
- Yes, there was a deviation from the standard supply chain management procedures. The Department utilised the Instruction Note 3 of 2016/17, paragraph 8.2, which states that 'An emergency procurement may occur when there is a serious and unexpected situation that pose an immediate risk B health, life, property or environment which calls an urgency to action and there is insufficient time to invite competitive bids', as well as Instruction Note 5 of 2020/21 Emergency Procurement in response to National State of Disaster.
- The Department received a case of an official who were infected with COVID-19 and, as a result, the Department had to disinfect the building æ a matter of emergency.
- The Department approached four service providers to submit quotations on an emergency basis, and an order was issued b Orange Juice Investment Pty Ltd T/A X-Treme Cleaning Solutions au they submitted a quotation that met the Department specifications.
(sj
The reason for which each specified business was awarded the specified tender:
The Service Provider, as listed below, submitted quotations that met the Department procurement specifications and RTCOVID19-0@ s§ecificätÏ0FI9 B9 I6sued by National Treasury.
Name of the business /Service Provides |
|
Multisurge(Pty) Ltd, Promed |
|
Promed Technologies (Pty) Ltd |
Disinfectant for the cleaning of surfaces in the building. |
Kanga Business Management |
Alcohol gel hand sanitisers and surgical masks for the sanitising of hands and protection from the COVID-19 infection of officials and visitors |
Names of the businesses/Service Providers |
|
entering the building. |
|
Orange Juice Investment Pty LB T/A X-Treme Cleaning Solutions |
Emergency sanitisation and logging of Foretrust building. |
4. The regulations on how departments must respond to COVID-19 have bean widely publicized by the various government department.
Regards
MS BD CREECY
MINISTER OF FORESTORY AND THE ENVIRONMENT
DATES: 5/6/2020
05 June 2020 - NW726
Breytenbach, Adv G to ask the President of the Republic
(1)What are the (a) names, (b) positions and (c) working titles of each member of the National Command Council (NCC) he announced on 15 March 2020;
Reply:
- The National Coronavirus Command Council (NCCC) – originally known as the National Command Council (NCC) – was initially composed of the following members:
- President
- Deputy President
- Minister of Health
- Minister in the Presidency
- Minister of Basic Education
- Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies
- Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs
- Minister of Defence and Military Veterans
- Minister of Finance
- Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment
- Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation
- Minister of Home Affairs
- Minister of Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation
- Minister of International Relations and Cooperation
- Minister of Justice and Correctional Services
- Minister of Police
- Minister of Public Service and Administration
- Minister of Social Development
- Minister of State Security
- Minister of Tourism
- Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition
- Minister of Transport
Other members of Cabinet were subsequently invited to attend NCCC meetings. It is supported by the Cabinet Secretariat and the National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure (NatJoints).
- No.
05 June 2020 - NW757
Hendricks, Mr MGE to ask the Minister of Small Business Development
(1)With reference to the total number of 16 000 applications which were received from businesses that applied for the Covid-19 Relief Fund of which 600 loans were granted, what are the names of the companies that received the 10 highest loans in each province; (2) what number of (a) stores were saved and (b) new jobs does her department envisage will be created; (3) (a) what number of applications for the Covid-19 Relief Fund were received from each metropolitan area and (b) how did her department go about in aligning the granting of loans to the hardships caused by the Covid-19 pandemic; (4) whether it was not possible to grant smaller loans so that more of the 16 000 applicants could benefit; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details; (5) what plans does her department have in place to assist the remaining 15 400 applicants, where the companies are either on the verge of closing down or in dire need of start-up funds? NW959E
Reply:
1. The amount of loans approved for SMMEs ranged from as little as R13 200 to R500 000. The applicants had applied for salaries, rent and utility payments. Due to the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPI), we are unable to share the details of the companies that received the highest loans in each province.
2. (a) We have recorded to date with respect to clients that have signed legal agreements with sefa R53 million in the wholesale and retail trade: repair of motor vehicles, motor cycles and personal and household goods; hotels and restaurants sector. Generally, the retail stores would be included in this category. There were 154 SMMEs in this category and 1,533 jobs were maintained.
(b) It is not possible to create new jobs in this current situation. All businesses are locked down. We can only maintain jobs and possibly create them after the lockdown period has been lifted.
3. a) The information was captured per town and not according to metropolitan area.
b) We created a scorecard, which sought to pre-qualify SMMEs based on the criteria that was established for COVID-19 Business Relief applicants. Based on the output of the scorecard, the SMME will be approved.
4. The loans are meant to provide relief to businesses, which are experiencing difficulties during the COVID-19 lockdown period. As the period of the lockdown was not known, it was decided that we provide 3 months relief depending on the circumstances of each applicant which has now been reduced to 2 months to try and cover as many people as possible. With respect to consideration to provide smaller amounts, this would have invariably not provided the required relief to some of the businesses. There are businesses that carry huge monthly costs, i.e. rent, salaries, and utilities, in excess of R100,000, which could not be satisfied by providing a fraction of their costs to cover their total cost structure. We hereby submit that all possible means were made to spread the rand evenly to accommodate as many SMMEs as possible.
5. The ability of the institution to provide further loans to the remaining SMMEs, which have not been provided with loans under the COVID-19 Business Relief Fund, depends upon receiving appropriate allocation for this purpose. Just to emphasise with the Relief Funds that are being provided are not start-up funds but are for existing businesses to assist them to pay operational costs for few months
05 June 2020 - NW775
De Freitas, Mr MS to ask the Minister of Police
With reference to the announcement by the President, Mr M C Ramaphosa, in his State of the Nation Address on 13 February 2020 that the SA Police Service will increase visibility at identified tourist attraction sites, (a) which tourist attraction sites will have increased police visibility in each province, (b) what form will the increased
Reply:
(a)(b)(c)(d)(e)(f)(g)
The information needs to be obtained from the provincial commissioners and a request for the extension of an additional 10 working days, in which to provide the response, is requested.
2
Reply to question 775 recommended
GENERAL NATIONAL COMMISSIONER: SOUTH AFRICAN POLICE SERVICE
KJ SITOLE (SOEG)
Date: 2020-05-27
Reply to question 775 approved/not approved
MINISTER OF POLICE
GENERAL BH CELE, MP
Date: 04/06/2020
05 June 2020 - NW781
Mbhele, Mr ZN to ask the Minister of Small Business Development
What (a) number of applications have been received for funding relief through the Spaza Shops and General Dealers Support Scheme in each province since the implementation of the national lockdown to curb the spread of Covid-19, (b) number of the specified applications have been (i) approved and (ii) rejected in each case in each province and (c) was the Rand value of each (i) approved and (ii) rejected application in each case in each province?
Reply:
(a) – (c) The graph below contains a response to the breakdown asked for:
Province |
Application |
Approvals |
Rand value of approvals |
Declines |
Rand value of declines |
Referrals |
KZN |
895 |
400 |
1 400 000 |
33 |
115 500 |
43 |
NW |
26 |
6 |
21 000 |
3 |
10500 |
3 |
GP |
166 |
64 |
224 000 |
10 |
35000 |
1 |
LP |
354 |
110 |
385 000 |
14 |
49000 |
28 |
NC |
7 |
1 |
3 500 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
EC |
322 |
65 |
227 500 |
4 |
14000 |
13 |
FS |
45 |
8 |
28 000 |
1 |
3500 |
0 |
MP |
40 |
10 |
35 000 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
WC |
31 |
12 |
42 000 |
4 |
14000 |
0 |
TOTAL |
1886 |
676 |
2 366 000 |
69 |
90 |
The referrals are applications are referred to Seda to assist with business development support and to prepare them for resubmissions. The declined are those applications that are from individuals who are not spaza shops and as well as those that are duplicates where people apply more than once.
05 June 2020 - NW712
Motsepe, Ms CCS to ask the Minister of Police
(a) What are the reasons he saw the need to apologise to members of the Muslim community who had breached the lockdown to curb the spread of COVID-19 regulations by congregating while such gatherings are prohibited and (b) why did he not see it appropriate to apologise to the households in the Eastern Cape where the SA Police Service officials kicked over drums of mqombothi and mocked the people’s ancestral rituals?
Reply:
- The Minister at the time apologised for what sounded on the video clip like derogatory remarks allegedly made by the arresting officers against the Islam Prophet Mohammed. It has however, since been established through departmental investigation (Mpumalanga SAPS) that the members were actually referring to one of the arrested congregants named Mohammed who was pointed out by his fellow congregants as the one who had convened the illegal gathering.
At no point did the Minister apologise for the arrest as in fact those congregants had contravened the COVID-19 Disaster Management Lockdown Regulations in relation to the prohibition of gatherings during the lockdown.
- In relation to the Eastern Cape question, once a crime is committed, in this instance the contravention of lockdown regulations, the location where such contravention occurs automatically becomes a crime scene. This status then allows police to confiscate or seize that which has been utilised by the alleged offenders during the commission of the crime or the contravention of the regulations, hence the alleged disposal of the traditional beer.
Approved/ not approved
GENERAL BH CELE, MP
MINISTER OF POLICE
DATES: 4/06/2020