Questions and Replies
06 April 2020 - NW243
Steyn, Ms A to ask the Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development
Whether the Onderstepoort laboratory is accredited to conduct the testing for Foot-and-mouth disease; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
The ARC-OVR-Transboundary Animal Diseases (TAD) Facility includes a high security facility for Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) vaccine production, and Research and Diagnostics of FMD, African Swine Fever (ASF), and other exotic diseases. TAD houses an OIE Regional Reference Laboratory for ASF and FMD and is the FAO Reference Centre for both FMD and ASF for the entire African continent.
The TAD Diagnostic Laboratory applied for SANAS (South African National Accreditation System) accreditation of its FMD Serological methods to standard ISO/IEC 17025:2005, in December 2015. The SANAS assessment was conducted from 29-30 March 2016, and a certificate of accreditation was obtained on 20 June 2016, which is valid for five years. The 6 months follow up assessment tookplace on 24 January 2017and continued accreditation was granted. The twelve months’ follow-up assessment by SANAS took place on 31 January 2018 and continued accreditation was again granted.
TAD Diagnostic Laboratory facility further applied for accreditation according to the new ISO 17025:2017 standard, this was approved by the SANAS Approval Committee meeting on 21 August 2019. “Unconditional Accreditation” in accordance with ISO/IEC 17025:2017, Accreditation number V0034 was granted. The ARC-OVR-TAD Laboratory was the first laboratory at ARC-OVR to be assessed to the new ISO standard.
03 April 2020 - NW347
Waters, Mr M to ask the Minister of Police
Whether police officers enforce the law relating to liquor licences and the conduct of patrons on and around the premises (details furnished); if not, why not; whether the SA Police Service closes an establishment that transgresses its liquor licence conditions?
Reply:
Yes, members of the South African Police Service (SAPS) do enforce compliance to provincial liquor legislation, in support of Provincial Liquor Board Inspectors, appointed in terms of the applicable provincial liquor legislation. The following number of liquor law enforcement actions were executed at licensed liquor premises, in 2018/2019:
Province |
Number of liquor compliance inspections conducted |
Number of J534's issued for liquor compliance contraventions by licensed liquor premises |
Number of of J534’s Issued for drinking in public places |
Number of J534’s issued for being drunk in public places |
Eastern Cape |
85 113 |
21 395 |
827 |
9 696 |
Free State |
01432 |
33 453 |
2 098 |
8 265 |
Gauteng |
136 200 |
22 624 |
6 787 |
2 441 |
KwaZulu-Natal |
80 531 |
10 308 |
2 162 |
2 728 |
Limpopo |
113 114 |
31 313 |
10 346 |
8 161 |
Mpumalanga |
37 723 |
2 249 |
1 437 |
140 |
North West |
31 289 |
9 169 |
12 933 |
1 373 |
Northern Cape |
33 367 |
5 153 |
351 |
14 138 |
Western Cape |
58 812 |
9 998 |
1 645 |
44 761 |
Total |
677 581 |
145 002 |
39 516 |
87 733 |
2. No, the SAPS does not have the mandate to close an establishment that transgresses its liquor licence conditions. Only the respective Provincial Liquor Boards have the mandate to close an establishment that transgresses its liquor licence conditions.
Reply to question 347 recommended/
GENERAL NATIONAL COMMISSIONER: SOUTH AFRICAN POLICE SERVICE KJ SITOLE (SOEG)
Date: 2020/03/23
Reply to question 347 approved
GENERAL BH CELE (MP)
MINISTER OF POLCE
Date: 01/04/2020
31 March 2020 - NW511
Van Dyk, Ms V to ask the Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture
(1) Whether the President of Netball South Africa (NSA) is employed by any municipality in the Republic; if so, (a)(i) by which municipality and (ii) in which province and (b)(i) in what capacity is she employed and (ii) for what time period thus far; (2) what total amount does the specified person earn in the relevant municipal position; (3) (a) what number of working days has the person attended to NSA work in the (i) 2018-19 and (ii) 2019-20 financial years and (b) has the relevant Municipal Manager signed off for the leave days that the person was engaged in NSA work; (4) whether he will furnish Mrs V van Dyk with the signed leave documents; if not, why not; if so, by what date?
Reply:
I think that this is a personal question, I therefore suggest that the Honourable Member ask Netball South Africa directly.
31 March 2020 - CW64
Labuschagne, Ms C to ask the Minister of Employment and Labour
What was the number of registered jobseekers compared to job vacancies that were advertised in the (a) 2016/17, (b) 2017/18 and 2018/19 financial years?
Reply:
a) The total number of work seekers registered during 2016/17 financial year on the national Employment Services System South Africa (ESSA) of the Department was 650 593 and the total opportunities that the various employers advertised was 70 908.
b) Work seekers registered during 2017/18 was 872 746 and opportunities were 131 994.
c) Work seekers registered during 2018/19 was 888 547 and opportunities were 172 814.
31 March 2020 - NW445
Van Dyk, Ms V to ask the Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture
1. Whether the Oude Stadshuis in Cape Town, managed by Iziko Museums of South Africa, is closed to the public; if so, (a)(i) since what date has it been closed and (ii) what is the reason for the closure, (b) by what date will Oude Stadshuis be reopened to the public and (c) what amount in revenue has been lost in each year that it has been closed; 2. (a) what happened to the Michaelis collection of art works, (b) what does the specified collection consist of, (c) does the collection include international work and work of the old Dutch masters and (d) what is the monetary value of the art work; 3. whether any technical problems have been detected in the Oude Stadshuis; if so, (a) on what date was each problem detected and (b) what steps has his department taken to resolve the problems? NW627E
Reply:
(1). Currently the Oude Stadshuisis closed to the public.
(a)(i). It was closed to the public on 31 December 2015.
(ii). Two serious electrical-related incidents – a fire in the wall and burning in the ceiling – transpired at the Oude Stadshuis. Assessment of the incident by The Department of Public Works and Occupational Health and Safety team determined that the impact of the incidence made it unsafe for the public, staff and irreplaceable artworks housed therein.
(b). The reopening of the Oude Stadshuis is dependent on a series of factors. Some of the processes of upgrading and maintaining the museum are beyond the locus of Iziko’s control. Iziko is engaging with all stakeholders at national, provincial and local levels, and have followed all required processes. Iziko is committed to ensuring the protection and safety of the building, the collection formerly housed therein, and the public – whom our museums serve. The impact of the recent occupation by the refugees of the veranda of the Oude Stadshuisand the surrounding building, has further impacted the implementation timelines. Currently, a project manager has been appointed to manage the implementation. Procurement of goods and services are planned for the upcoming fiscal and Supply Chain has been engaged in the processes. Project implementation that is both outside of the scope and control of Iziko Museums of South Africa, include approvals by provincial heritage authority committees.
31 March 2020 - NW444
Van Dyk, Ms V to ask the Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture
1) With reference to his reply to question 107 on 21 February 2020, what are the relevant details of the second asset verification which was to be finalised by 28 February 2020; (2) (a) with reference to his reply to question 1644 on 9 December 2019, who are the directors of the company that is running the restaurant facility at Freedom Park, (b) what are the details of the tender that was (i) advertised and (ii) awarded to the specified company, including the costs, (c) where was the tender advertised and (d) what number of bids were received?
Reply:
1. The second asset verification is completed, the report on the asset verification is currently going through the internal review processes and will also be reviewed the external auditors during the interim audit. As I indicated in my response to question 107 in February, I will furnish the Honourable Member with details when the process is done.
2(a). The Director: Ms ShanduNontutuko Constance
(b)(i).Details includes: Appointment of service provider to operate retail spaces (restaurant, coffee shop & canteen) in //hapo building and catering (as and when required) at Freedom Park for 3 years period.
(ii). Tender was awarded to bidder DANDOZEST including lists of food as per specifications.
(c). Tender was advertised on the tender bulletin No. 2993 dated 01 December 2017
(d). Number of bidders received were 14
31 March 2020 - NW276
Mbhele, Mr ZN to ask the Minister of Police
(a) What number of K78 roadblocks were conducted in each municipality in the Western Cape from 1 January 2019 to 31 December 2019 and (b) on what date was each roadblock conducted?
Reply:
- The number of K78 roadblocks, which were conducted in each municipality in the Western Cape, from 1 January 2019 to 31 December 2019, is reflected in If\e table below:
Municipality |
Number of roadblocks |
Bergrivier |
22 |
8reede Rivier |
44 |
Cape Agulhas |
47 |
City of Cape Town (Metropole) |
202 |
Drakenstein |
5 |
George |
30 |
Hessequa |
20 |
Kannaland |
2 |
Knysna |
14 |
Laingsburg |
13 |
Langeberq |
41 |
IVlatzikama |
23 |
Mossel Bay |
20 |
Oudtshoorn |
4 |
Overstrand |
68 |
Prins Albert |
37 |
Saldanha |
27 |
Swartland |
21 |
Swetlendam |
4 |
Theewaterskloof |
54 |
Witzenberg |
33 |
- The dates on which the roadblocks were conducted, are reflected in the table
below:
Municipality |
Date of roadblocks |
Berqrivier |
2019-01-25 |
2019-02-22 |
|
2019-03-29 |
|
2019-04-18 |
|
2019-08-17 |
Municipality |
Date of roadblocks |
2019-12-10 |
|
2019-04-22 |
|
2019-12-23 |
|
2019-12-24 |
|
2019-01-04 |
|
2019-01-18 |
|
2019-02-08 |
|
2019-02-15 |
|
2019-03-01 |
|
2019-03-20 |
|
2019-04-06 |
|
” 2019-04-22 |
|
20J 9-05-18 |
|
2019-08-10 |
|
2019-08-24 |
|
2019-10-05 |
|
2019-10-19 |
|
Breede Rivier |
2019-02-04 |
2019-04-20 |
|
2019-05-11 |
|
2019-06-01 |
|
2019-08-10 |
|
2019-08-24 |
|
2019-09-07 |
|
2019-09-28 |
|
2019-10-12 |
|
2019-10-26 |
|
2019-11-02 |
|
2019- J 1-23 |
|
2019-12-07 |
|
2019-12-14 |
|
2019-12-21 |
|
2019-12-28 |
|
2019-04-18 |
|
2019-10-15 |
|
2019-12-13 |
|
2019-12-20 |
|
2019-01-07 |
|
2019-01-14 |
|
2019-01-21 |
|
2019-04-09 |
|
2019-04-IN |
|
2019-04-18 " |
|
2019-05-16 |
|
2019-05-28 |
|
2019-11-06 |
|
2019-06-J 2 |
|
2019-07-03 |
|
2019-07-16 |
|
2019-08-01 |
|
2019-08-08 |
|
2019-08-15 |
|
2019-J 0-17 |
|
2019-10-31 |
|
2019-1 J -01 |
|
2019-11-15 |
|
2019-11-08 |
Municipality |
Date of roadblocks |
2019-12-12 |
|
2019-12-22 |
|
2019-12-24 |
|
2019-12-30 |
|
Cape Agulhas |
2019-01-02 |
2019-01-24 |
|
2019-02-21 |
|
2019-02-10 |
|
2019-02-16 |
|
2019-02-17 |
|
2019-02-15 |
|
2019-03-22 |
|
2019-02-10 |
|
2019-02-06 |
|
2019-OF-03 |
|
2019-08-20 |
|
2019-12-02 |
|
2019-12-21 |
|
2019-04-18 |
|
2019-08-22 |
|
2019-10-15 |
|
2019-11-08 |
|
2019-11-29 |
|
2019-12-13 |
|
201902-22 |
|
2019-06-21 |
|
2019-06-28 |
|
2019-11-29 |
|
2019-01-11 |
|
2019-01-24 |
|
2019-02-13 |
|
2019-02-26 |
|
2019-03-01 |
|
2019-04-18 |
|
2019-05-14 |
|
2019-05-24 |
|
2019-06-20 |
|
2019-07-10 |
|
2019-07-26 |
|
2019-08-16 |
|
2019-08-22 |
|
2019-09-10 |
|
2019-09-17 |
|
2019-10-17 |
|
2019-10-24 |
|
2019-11-08 |
|
2019-12-04 |
|
2019-12-06 |
|
2019-12-12 |
|
2019-12-13 |
|
2019-12-23 |
|
City of Cape Town (Metropole) |
2019-02-24 |
2019-04-21 |
|
2019-06-16 |
|
2019-01-25 |
|
2019-01-31 |
|
” 2019-07-16 |
Municipality |
Date of roadblocks |
2019-11-04 |
|
2019-01-18 |
|
2019-07-11 |
|
2019-08- J 6 |
|
2019-10-23 |
|
2019-11-22 |
|
2019-11-23 |
|
2019-12-14 |
|
2019-12-30 |
|
2019-01-0 1 |
|
2019-08-08 |
|
2019-01-04 |
|
2019-01-11 |
|
2019-01-18 |
|
2019-01-18 |
|
2019-01-25 |
|
2019-02-01 |
|
2019-02-08 |
|
2019-02-15 |
|
2019-02-22 |
|
2019-03-0 1 |
|
2019-03-08 |
|
2019-03-15 |
|
2019-03-29 |
|
2019-03-22 |
|
2019-04-05 |
|
2019-04-12 |
|
20J 9-04-18 |
|
2019-04-25 |
|
2019-04-26 |
|
2019-05-03 |
|
2019-05-10 |
|
2019-05-17 |
|
2019-05-24 |
|
2019-05-3 1 |
|
2019-06-07 |
|
2019-06-12 |
|
2019-06-14 |
|
2019-06-21 |
|
2019-06-28 |
|
2019-07-05 |
|
2019-07-12 |
|
2019-07-19 |
|
2019-07-26 |
|
2019-08-02 |
|
2019-08-16 |
|
2019-08-23 |
|
2019-08-30 |
|
2019-09-13 |
|
2019-09-20 |
|
2019-09-27 |
|
2019-10-04 |
|
2019-10-11 |
|
2019-10-11 |
|
2019-10- J 8 |
|
2019-10-25 |
|
2019-11-08 |
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Municipality |
Date of roadblocks |
|
2019-11-15 |
||
2019-11-15 |
||
2019-11-22 |
||
2o1e-11-22 |
||
2019-11-23 |
||
2019-11-24 |
||
2019-11-29 2019-11-01 |
||
2019-12-06 |
||
2019-12-06 |
||
2019-12-11 |
||
2019-12-13 |
||
2019-12-20 |
||
2019-12-27 |
||
2019-12-27 |
||
2019-12-31 |
||
2019-01-31 |
||
2019-03-16 |
||
2019-04-19 |
||
2019-05-24 |
||
2019-06-25 |
||
2019-07-12 |
||
2019-07-26 |
||
2019-08-02 |
||
2019-08-10 |
||
2019-08-24 |
||
|
2019-08-31 |
|
|
2019-09-07 |
|
|
2019-09-14 |
|
|
2019-09-20 |
|
2019-09-27 |
||
2019-09-28 |
||
2019-10-05 |
||
2019-10-19 |
||
2019-10-26 |
||
2019-11-01 |
||
2019-11-15 |
||
2019-11-25 |
||
2018-12-10 |
||
2019-12-22 |
||
2019-12-26 |
||
2019-12-31 |
||
2019-11-28 |
||
2019-12-04 |
||
2019-02-10 |
||
2019-02-16 |
||
2019-03-01 |
||
2019-03-10 |
||
2019-03-11 |
||
2019-03-14 |
||
2019-03-22 |
||
2019-04-04 |
||
2019-04-07 |
||
2019-04-11 |
||
2019-04-12 |
||
2019-04-13 |
||
2019-04-19 |
Municipality |
Date of roadblocks |
|
2019-04-21 |
||
2019-04-27 |
||
2019-05-13 |
||
2019-05-14 |
||
2019-05-24 |
||
2019-05-31 |
||
2019-06-0 1 |
||
2019-06-14 |
||
201g-06-z4 |
||
2019-06-29 |
||
2019-07-05 |
||
2019-07-12 |
||
2019-07-19 |
||
2019-07-26 |
||
2019-08-04 |
||
2019-08-16 |
||
2019-09-13 |
||
20J 9-09-20 |
||
2019-10-04 |
||
20J 9-10-05 |
||
2019-10-11 |
||
2019-10-18 |
||
20J 9-10-25 |
||
2019-11-15 |
||
2019-12-20 |
||
2019-09-22 |
||
2019-02-22 |
||
2019-04-01 |
||
2019-06-26 |
||
2019-07-17 |
||
2019-08-02 |
||
2019-08-07 |
||
2019-11-01 |
||
2019-01-20 |
||
20J 9-05-19 |
||
2019-06-16 |
||
20J 9-10-05 |
||
20J 9-10-13 |
||
2019-11-03 |
||
2019-03-09 |
||
2019-03-25 |
||
20J 9-06-13 |
||
2019-08-02 |
||
2019-08-02 |
||
2019-12-27 |
||
2019-04-30 |
||
2019-04-21 |
||
2019-04-21 |
||
2019-05-26 |
||
2019-06-16 |
||
2019-01-05 |
||
2019-01-12 |
||
2019-01-26 |
||
2019-02-02 |
||
2019-02-09 |
||
2019-02-16 |
||
2019-02-23 |
Municipality |
Date of roadblocks |
2019-07-20 |
|
2019-08-03 |
|
2019-08-10 |
|
2019-08-17 |
|
2019-08-24 |
|
2019-08-31 |
|
2019-10-05 |
|
2019-10-12 |
|
2019-10-19 |
|
2019-10-26 |
|
2019-11-23 |
|
2019-11-30 |
|
2019-12-16 |
|
2019-09-02 |
|
2019-01-25 |
|
2019-02-22 |
|
2019-03-29 |
|
2019-04-18 |
|
2019-04-27 |
|
2019-11-20 |
|
2019-11-26 |
|
2019-07-27 |
|
2019-08-31 |
|
2019-10-11 |
|
2019-12-31 |
|
Drakenstein |
2019-01-27 |
2019-06-13 |
|
2019-06-22 |
|
2019-11-18 |
|
2019-12-04 |
|
Geor9e |
2019-03-16 |
2019-04-18 |
|
2019-06-14 |
|
2019-08-21 |
|
2019-01-01 |
|
2019-01-04 |
|
2019-01-05 |
|
2019-02-23 |
|
2019-03-30 |
|
2019-04-10 |
|
” 2019-04-13 |
|
2019-04-22 |
|
2019-06-28 |
|
2019-06-30 |
|
2019-08-28 |
|
2019-00-29 |
|
2019-09-03 |
|
2019-11-29 |
|
2019-12-20 |
|
2019-12-26 |
|
2019-12-31 |
|
2019-06-24 |
|
2019-09-25 |
|
2019-09-26 |
|
2019-12-05 |
|
2019-12-06 |
|
2019-02-06 |
|
Date of roadblocks |
2019-12-07 |
|
2019-12-07 |
|
2019-12-07 |
|
Hessequa |
2019-02-19 |
2019-03-15 |
|
2019-04-19 |
|
2016-05-10 |
|
2019-05-18 |
|
2019-05-31 |
|
2019-06-14 |
|
2019-08-10 |
|
2019-09-21 |
|
2019-10-04 |
|
2019-12-07 |
|
2019-02-28 |
|
2019-07-08 |
|
2019-12-03 |
|
2019-01-24 |
|
2019-05-25 |
|
2019-06-24 |
|
2019-09-11 |
|
2019-11-0 1 |
|
2019-12-20 |
|
Kannaland |
2019- 1-01 |
2019-12-20 |
|
Knysna |
2019-01-18 |
2019-02-15 |
|
2019-03-23 |
|
2019-04-20 |
|
2019-04-26 |
|
2019-06-15 |
|
2019-06-21 |
|
2019-07-27 |
|
2019-08-24 |
|
2019-09-21 |
|
2019-10-25 |
|
2019-11-27 |
|
2019-12-09 |
|
2019-12-19 |
|
Laingsburg |
2019-01-10 |
2019-01-29 |
|
2019-02-28 |
|
2019-03-20 |
|
20J 9-04-18 |
|
2019-04-20 |
|
2019-07-12 |
|
2019-09-13 |
|
2019-10-18 |
|
2019-11-23 |
|
2019-11-29 |
|
2019-12-21 |
|
2019-12-27 |
|
Langeberg |
2019-02-03 |
2019-03-17 |
|
2019-04-13 |
|
2019-05-25 |
|
2019-06-08 |
9
Municipality |
Date of roadblocks |
2019-07-09 |
|
2019-07-21 |
|
2019-08-03 |
|
2019-09-22 |
|
2019-10-04 |
|
2019-11-09 |
|
2019-12-21 |
|
2019-01-02 |
|
2019-01-01 |
|
2019-01-02 |
|
” 2019-01-01 |
|
2019-01-12 |
|
2019-01-30 |
|
2019-02-01 |
|
2019-02-16 |
|
2019-03-23 |
|
2019-04-13 |
|
2019-05-04 |
|
2019-07-20 |
|
2019-07-27 |
|
2019-08-31 |
|
2019-09-05 |
|
2016-11-08 |
|
2019-11-16 |
|
2019-11-22 |
|
2010-12-07 |
|
2019-01-09 |
|
2019-01-25 |
|
2019-03-22 |
|
2019-04-24 |
|
2019-06-12 |
|
2019-08-02 |
|
2019-08-13 |
|
2019-12-24 |
|
2019-12-30 |
|
2019-12-31 |
|
Matzikama |
2019-01-01 |
2019-01-02 |
|
2019-02-02 |
|
20J 9-02-04 |
|
2019-03-01 |
|
2019-03-03 |
|
2019-04-04 |
|
2019-05-06 |
|
2019-02-07 |
|
2019-06-02 |
|
2019-06-03 |
|
2019-07-02 |
|
2019-07-03 |
|
2019-08-01 |
|
2019-08-03 |
|
2019-08-06 |
|
2019-09-01 |
|
2019-09-04 |
|
2019-10-01 |
|
2019-10-04 |
|
2019-11-01 |
Municipality |
Date of roadblocks |
2019-12-D1 |
|
2019-12-04 |
|
Mossel Bay |
2019-03-02 |
2019-05-11 |
|
2019-05-24 |
|
2019-05-25 |
|
2019-07-05 |
|
2019-08-02 |
|
2019-09-14 |
|
2010-09-27 |
|
2019-09-28 |
|
2019-10- J 1 |
|
2019-10-12 |
|
2019-10-25 |
|
2019-10-26 |
|
2019-11-08 |
|
2019-11-22 |
|
2019-11-23 |
|
2019-12-06 |
|
2019-12-07 |
|
2019-12-20 |
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Reply to question 276 recommended/not recommended
GENERAL NATIONAL COMMISSIONER: SOUTH AFRICAN POLICE SERVICE
KJ SITOLE (SOEG)
Date:
Reply to question 276 approved
MINISTER OF POLICE
GENERAL BH CELE
DATE: 4/04/2020
31 March 2020 - CW62
Boshoff, Ms SH to ask the Minister of Employment and Labour
(1) Of the 500 000 jobs to be created per annum, how many were created in the (a) 2017/18 and (b) 2018/19 financial years; (2) with reference to the National Development Plan that 11 million jobs are targeted to be created by 2030, what is the current position regarding the jobs that have been created thus far; (3) whether such a target will be reached; if not, why not; if so, (a) how and (b) what are the further relevant details?
Reply:
1. Section 10(1) of the Employment Services Act, No 4 of 2014 does not put an obligation to any employer in either the private or public sector to report on any vacancy or jobs created. We therefore do not have an accurate record of all jobs created across the country including those in the small business sector or cooperatives during 2017/18 and 2018/19. The registration of opportunities is voluntary and advertisement and placement in those opportunities are done free of charge. The number of opportunities registered with the Department during the 2017/18 and 2018/19 was 131 994 and 172 814 respectively.
We also know that at the end of Quarter 3 there were 16.4 million people that are employed and we also maintain records of registered work seekers that we place in the labour market. We do know that within government, the opportunities that were created by public works projects in 2017/18 and 2018/19 were 1 406 736 and 1 455 840 respectively.
The Public Employment Services Branch of the Department of Employment and Labour placed in employment during 2017/18 and 2018/19 a total of 131 994 and 172 814 persons respectively.
2. The National Development Plan projections of 11 million jobs to be created by 2030 were based on certain assumptions at a particular point in time. In panning for the next five years, our government took into consideration the prevailing economic conditions both locally and internationally and made adjustments accordingly in the Medium Term Strategic Framework 2020/21 to 2023/24.
3. (a & b) The current situation regarding jobs and whether the target will be achieved or not is as outlined in point 1 above.
31 March 2020 - NW513
Van Dyk, Ms V to ask the Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture
(1) Is SuperSport a sponsor of Netball South Africa (NSA); if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details; (2) is SuperSport paying for the legal costs of the President of NSA against Afriforum; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details? NW699E
Reply:
I think that this is a personal question, I therefore suggest that the Honourable Member ask Netball South Africa directly.
31 March 2020 - NW512
Van Dyk, Ms V to ask the Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture
(1) What number of overseas trips have the (a) President of Netball South Africa (NSA) and (b) Chief Executive Officer of NSA undertaken in their official capacity in the (i) 2018-19 and (ii) 2019-20 financial years; (2) (a) what was the reason for each trip and (b) who paid for the trips; (3) (a) were the flights on Business class, First class or economy class and (b) what were the expenses in each case?
Reply:
I think that this is a personal question, I therefore suggest that the Honourable Member ask Netball South Africa directly.
30 March 2020 - NW440
Graham-Maré, Ms SJ to ask the Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure
What measures does her Department have in place to ensure that (a) proper and accurate records of participants are kept in the Expanded Public Works Programme, (b) regular audits are done on the participants’ lists, (c) there are no ghost workers, (d) implementers are working within the budgeted allocations for the registered number of participants and (e) steps are taken to address non-compliance?
Reply:
The Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure:
The following measures have been put in place to ensure the following:
(a) In terms of the Section 12(2) of the Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) Ministerial Determination, every employer must keep all the records of each participant for at least three years after the completion of the EPWP project. In the current reporting procedures for theEPWP, public bodies are expected to scana certified Identity Document (ID) copy for every participant reported. This is to ensure that each ID numbers of the participants captured in the system are cross-referenced with the Home Affairs Database to safeguard that only valid ID numbers are reported. However, to address the audit findings issued by Audit General of South Africa which indicates that public bodies do not keep all records as per the requirements of the Ministerial Determination, the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI) is upgrading the current EPWP reporting system to ensure all requisite documents are uploaded by public bodies when reporting on work opportunities created. In the interim, through public body visits which are conducted by the DPWI to verify information reported into the EPWP Reporting System, verification of records kept by public bodies as per the Ministerial Determination is done.In instances where there are gapsidentified on records kept by public bodies, these cases are recorded in an intervention registermaintained by the DPWI. Where there are persistent non-compliance which could not be resolved from interventions provided, such cases areescalatedto the Accounting Officers of public bodies for their attention and resolution.
(b)Through public body visits and site visits carried out by the Department, regular audits are done on participants lists on EPWP projects.In addition, the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure also undertakes audits through its internal audit unit.
(c)The EPWP Reporting System is linked to the National Population Register of the Department of Home Affairs with the ability to do real-time validations of participants ID Numbers. Furthermore, actual site visits are conducted by the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure to verify project and participants information.
(d) In the EPWP Reporting System, there are validity checks that exist which compare the budget captured against expenditure on projects. Should there be any discrepancies such as when the expenditure on a project exceeds the budget, the discrepancy is flagged and shared with the public body for verification.
(e) In order to address non-compliance, various steps are taken by the Department. For projects funded through the Incentive Grant, withholding of the Incentive Grant is effected in the cases of non-compliance with the Division of Revenue Act (DoRA) conditions. Whilst for any other non-compliance picked during site visits and public body visits, Accounting Officers of public bodies are informed of such non-compliance and intervention is sought to remedy the matter.Where written escalation proves to be in-effective, face-to-face engagements are conducted with the Accounting Officers of non-compliant public bodies. If solutions cannot be reached at an administrative level, such cases are escalated to political principals for their intervention.
30 March 2020 - NW508
Graham-Maré, Ms SJ to ask the Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure
(1) With reference to her statement during the Debate on Vote No 11 - Public Works and Infrastructure on 10 July 2019, what (a) are the criteria for the selection of the schools that will participate in the Mathematics and Science Programme, (b) is the duration of support for each school, (c) are the reasons that only 15 schools have been identified versus the 33 in the previous period and (d) number of learners from the participating schools have attended university and/or other higher educational institutions which can be attributed to the intervention of her department; (2) whether there is a standardised period for participation; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what criteria would extend or shorten the period of support?
Reply:
The Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure:
1. (a)The criteria for the selection of the schools that will participate in the Mathematics and Science Programme are as follows:
- Schools from disadvantaged communities (townships, farms, rural and informal settlements)
- Good academic performance in schools (with learner achievement of 60% and above in Mathematics and Physical Science).
- Schools with a potential to expand the provision of high quality Mathematics and Physical Science (teaching and learning).
- Schools displaying a commitment to succeed and can-do attitude.
(b)The duration of support for each school is five (5) years.
(c)The reasons that only 15 schools have been identified versus the 33 in the previous period (2013-2019)is that thedepartment has not yet finalised the process to adopt new schools in 2020. The 15 schools are continuing from previous years. Adoption of new schools is concluded by 30 April every year. Target over the 2020-2024 MTSF is 44 schools.
(d) The number of learners from the participating schools has attended university and/or other higher education institutions which can be attributed to the DPWI intervention is 234.
2. Yes, there is a standardised period of participation, which is five (5) years. The period can be shortened due to lack of commitment of the schools, dysfunctional structures which lead to non-achievement of Schools Programme annual targets.
30 March 2020 - NW421
Hicklin, Ms MB to ask the Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure:
(1) (a) What number of houses are currently on the asset register of her Department, (b) where is each house located and (c) in which province is each house located; (2) who is (a) currently occupying each house and (b) responsible for allocating the houses; (3) whether the houses are habitable; if not, (a) what plans has her Department put in place to ensure that the houses are rendered habitable and (b) by what date does she envisage that the houses will be rendered habitable; if so, who is responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of the houses?NW601E
Reply:
The Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure:
1. (a) The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI) informed me there are32 621 residential houses on the Department’s asset register.
(b),(c) The houses are located in the following provinces:
PROVINCE |
NUMBER |
EASTERN CAPE |
2698 |
FREE STATE |
2976 |
GAUTENG |
4447 |
KWAZULU NATAL |
4367 |
LIMPOPO |
3777 |
MPUMALANGA |
4631 |
NORTH WEST |
2204 |
NORTHERN CAPE |
2760 |
WESTERN CAPE |
4761 |
TOTAL |
32621 |
2. (a) These houses are used by various national user departments.
(b) The DPWI Regional Managers are responsible for allocating the houses.
3) (a) The status of the houses are as follows :
CONDITION |
NUMBER |
100% EXCELLENT (NO APPARENT DEFECTS / AS NEW) |
241 |
80% GOOD (MINOR DEFECTS. SUPERFICIAL WEAR) |
11530 |
60% FAIR (AVERAGE CONDITION. SURFACE DETERIORATION) |
17553 |
40% POOR (SERIOUS STRUCTURAL DEFECTS) |
2693 |
20% VERY POOR (UNFIT FOR OCCUPANCY) |
604 |
TOTAL |
32621 |
(b) Maintenance of the houses are carried out through a mixture of strategies
guided by a lease agreement, type of tenant and use of the property. A property identified by a government department is maintained utilising funding by the user department and DPWI for renovations, refurbishments and rehabilitation and day to day maintenance is carried out by DPWI. In instances where the houses are unoccupied, the maintenance is carried out to the external grounds and providing security for the properties. Houses being donated to other state institutions or NGOs are made habitable prior to donation.The houses are being made habitable on a need to need basis.
30 March 2020 - NW246
Powell, Ms EL to ask the Minister of Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation
What are the relevant details of the steps she intends to take to ensure that officials within her department submit reports to the Portfolio Committee on Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation at least three days in advance of committee sittings, thereby giving committee members sufficient time to adequately prepare for meetings, as per their repeated requests (details furnished)?
Reply:
Honourable Member, both my Departments are familiar with the standard practice requirements and comply with this, unless there are delays beyond any official’s control.
26 March 2020 - NW273
Graham-Maré, Ms SJ to ask the Minister of Public Service and Administration
What mechanisms does his department have in place to (a) track and monitor public servants under investigation for corruption and fraud in each government department, (b) record the outcomes of the investigations into corruption and fraud, (c) notify all departments that an individual has been found guilty of corruption but not imprisoned, to ensure that the individual is not employed in any other department and (d) notify all departments of the allegations against an individual who resigns from a position before the finalisation of an investigation to ensure that the individual is not employed in any other department while not cleared of the allegations?
Reply:
The DPSA recognises the seriousness of public service employees involved in fraud and corruption and is putting the necessary processes in place. In doing so, it must be kept in mind that corruption and fraud investigations are the sole mandate of the South African Police Service (SAPS) and that of discipline management the mandate of the respective heads of department. As such, discipline management is inherently a decentralised process.
In terms of section 15 of the Public Administration Management Act, 2014 (PAMA), misconduct emanating from criminal investigations is a DPSA responsibility. It is therefore envisaged that the newly established Public Administration Ethics, Integrity and Disciplinary Technical Assistance Unit will establish a central disciplinary database to monitor, track and record public servants under investigation for misconduct which may include corruption and fraud.
As such, the Unit will play an important role (as contemplated in section 15(4)(f) of the PAMA) to coordinate the involvement of the two identified stakeholders in a decentralised process, so as to able to paint a holistic picture regarding the involvement of public service employees in fraud and corruption.
26 March 2020 - NW637
Hendricks, Mr MGE to ask the Minister of Justice and Correctional Services
Whether he and/or his department has been informed that since October 2020 prisoners of the Muslim faith have received no spiritual guidance during this challenging period under the COVID-19 regulations; if not, why not; if so, will his department look into the matter in order to reinforce spiritual guidance to Muslim prisoners?
Reply:
Yes, Muslim offenders have been receiving Spiritual Care services and programmes continuously since October 2020.
The Department of Correctional Services (DCS) has an existing Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Muslim Prison Board (NMPB) for provision of spiritual care services and programmes catering for the spiritual needs of Muslim inmates.
The MoU between DCS and NMPB was signed on 10 December 2014 and it was reviewed MoU and signed again 04 March 2020 in Pretoria wherein both parties cemented a well-established working relationship in the rehabilitation and reintegration of offenders. The MoU demonstrates commitment to continuous engagement and commitment to afford inmates belonging to the Muslim faith to practise their religion as outlined in the constitution of the country.
Annual meetings are convened to ensure co-ordination and planning in the provision of services and programmes to Muslim offenders.
Lastly, DCS Chaplains nationally, are co-ordinating the work of providing spiritual care services and programmes to all inmates including Muslim offenders daily.
END
25 March 2020 - NW205
Tinto, Ms B to ask the Minister of Home Affairs
What has his department done to resolve the impasse of African immigrants who have been mistreated and stuffed in churches in the central business district of Cape Town because of their fear of xenophobic attacks?
Reply:
We are not aware of any African migrants who have been mistreated and stuffed in churches in the central business district of Cape Town because of their fear of xenophobic attacks.
However, if you are referring to the Protesters in and around the Central Methodist Church and the Green Market Square, I wish to report the matter was taken to court by the City of Cape Town and I hereby enclose the Judgement for your attention.
END
24 March 2020 - NW400
King, Ms C to ask the Minister of Basic Education
What number of children with physical and intellectual disabilities are still on school waiting lists in each province?
Reply:
The information is not readily available at the Department of Basic Education. Such information resides with, and must be requested from the Provincial Education Departments; and the Department of Basic Education only keeps aggregated data.
24 March 2020 - NW365
Sukers, Ms ME to ask the Minister of Basic Education
(1) Whether, with reference to her department’s meeting on 24 January 2020 with internal stakeholders (details furnished), she can confirm that the Scripted Lesson Plans (SLPs) in the Educator Guides and learner workbooks are not compulsory sources that teachers and/or schools could use to achieve the mandatory minimum outcomes set by the Curriculum Assessment Policy Statement (CAPS) curriculum for the Life Skills and Life Orientation subjects; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details; (2) whether, given that section 6A of the South African Schools Act, Act 84 of 1996, empowers only the Minister to determine the minimum outcomes as set forth in the national curriculum statement and not to dictate the sources teachers and/or schools are to use to achieve such minimum outcomes, her department intends to make the SLPs in the Educator Guides and learner workbooks mandatory and the only source for achieving minimum outcomes set by the CAPS curriculum for the Life Skills and Life Orientation subjects; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
1. The Scripted Lesson Plans (SLPs) are not the only source that teachers and/or schools can use to achieve the mandatory minimum outcomes set by the Curriculum Assessment Policy Statement (CAPS) curriculum for the Life Skills and Life Orientation subjects. Since sexuality education has been offered since 2000, teachers have been using different sources to develop lesson plans. The SLPs are being piloted in a select number of schools at the moment.
2.It is not my intention to make the SLPs mandatory in schools.
24 March 2020 - NW289
Thembekwayo, Dr S to ask the Minister of Basic Education
Whether her department is planning to build a school in Gert Sibande District Municipality region for children living with autism: if not; what is the position in this regard; if so what are the relevant details?
Reply:
The Department has no plans to build a school for learners with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in Gert Sibande District Municipality. The establishment of a school is based on a wide range of criteria including the number of learners identified to attend the school. Currently; there are 42 learners with autism that are admitted in Special Schools. The Department has Units in the Special Schools for Severe Intellectual Disability (SID) to accommodate learners with autism. Through the implementation of inclusive practices learners with autism are able to access required professional specialists appointed at SID schools because they are learners who require moderate to high levels of support. However; some learners referred and recommended for placement are not yet placed as the parents have a right to choose a school; unfortunately, in some instances preferred schools are full to capacity. It has to be noted that there is a plan in place to open a Unit for learners with autism at the proposed school for hearing and visually impaired which is currently under planning and design in Barberton.
23 March 2020 - NW395
Steyn, Ms A to ask the Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development
Whether any amount was paid over to the Community Property Association and Trust as part of the land claims on behalf of the Ebenhaezer, Vaalplaas and Beeswater Communities in the Western Cape; if so, (a) will any further amounts be paid over and (b) what (i) amount(s) and (ii) dates are envisaged for this transfer; (2) has her department found that (a) previous payments were utilised by the trustees in line with the goals set for land reform and (b) the necessary checks and balances are in place to ensure that future transfers will also adhere to the goals set; (3) what (a) are the details of the checks and balances that are in place to ensure that the land and/or money is used in accordance with the aims of land reform and (b) steps has her department taken to ensure that the checks and balances are indeed functional?
Reply:
1. An amount of R19,914,060.00 (Nineteen Million Nine Hundred Fourteen Thousand and Sixty Rand) was paid over to the Ebenhaeser Trust as the business arm of the CPA in terms of section 42C of the Restitution of Land Rights Act,22 of 194 as amended and in pursuance of the Settlement Agreement entered between the Minister, Ebenhaeser CPA and the Commission on Restitution. No amounts have been paid over to the Vaalplaas and Beeswater communities.
(a) yes a further amount or tranche will be paid over to the Ebenhaeser Trust and
(b) (i) an amount of R45,366,940.00 (Forty Five Million Three Hundred Sixty Six Thousand Nine Hundred Forty Rand will be paid (ii)and will be transferred.
2. (a) Yes, previous payments were utilised by trustees in line with the goals set for land reform and (b) yes the necessary check and balances are in place to ensure that future transfers will adhere to goals set;
3. (a) A Service Level Agreement (SLA) was signed between the Department and the Ebenhaeser Trust confirming the terms of engagement regarding the financial management, administration, and disbursement of funds allocated for post settlement and business support of the Ebenhaeser land claim;
A Budget for a specific financial year is submitted to the Provincial department of Agriculture for a due diligence analysis;
A Business Plan is drafted by an external service provider and this must meet the approval of the multi-stakeholder Joint Co-ordinating Committee;
The Trust has a procurement policy in place and there is a Trust Deed registered at the Master of the HIGH Court setting forth the principles for governance. The Trust Deed, allows for both the Department and Provincial Agriculture to nominate external trustees with the necessary experience and expertise in the operations of trusts and business to assure that Trust operate in an accountable manner;
There are multiple-signatories (four) on the Trust Account held at a financial institution, where authorization for expenditure is required. These include the respective chairpersons of the CPA and Trust, the accountant and;
A Memorandum of Agreement was entered into between the CPA (as land holding entity and representative of the claimant community) and the Ebenhaeser Trust, and MOA sets out the roles and responsibilities, the regulation of the relationship, and also conflict resolution mechanism between these entities.
Audited Annual Financial Reports are compiled by an external auditor.
(b)The Department established a multi-stakeholder Joint Co-ordinating Committee (JCC) constituted as an oversight body over of processes and procedures adopted in the implementation of the Community Development and Land Acquisition Plan andthe Settlement Agreement of 2015.
The terms of Reference was concluded between the parties / members which are the following:
The Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development, the Commission on Restitution of Land Rights; Matzikama local municipality; Provincial department of Agriculture; National Department of Water and Sanitation; The Ebenhaeser CPA; Ebenhaeser Trust.
The Department has entered ito an agreement with VINPRO (the commodity organization in the wine industry. VINPRO has a direct involvement with the Ebenhaeser Trust and CPA in the form of mentoring and guidance.
The JCC sits bi-monthly and members report on issues under their respective watch and their mandates.
END
23 March 2020 - NW287
Thembekwayo, Dr S to ask the Minister of Home Affairs
Whether his department has any plans in place to employ more staff at the Bethal Home Affairs office in Mpumalanga to curb the crisis of staff shortage; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, by what date is it envisaged that the required staff will be employed?
Reply:
At this stage, considering the Department's shortfall under its Compensation of Employees budgetary allocation, the employment of additional staff within the Bethal Office as a critical priority, is not envisaged. Staffing levels will be monitored, and supplemented through other interventions, such as the temporary deployment of serving officials, amongst others, as deemed necessary.
END
23 March 2020 - NW300
van der Merwe, Ms LL to ask the Minister of Home Affairs
What was the (a) the financial contribution of the Electoral Commission (IEC) to the IEC/United Nations Development Programme conference on Safeguarding Electoral Integrity in the Digital Age that was held at the International Convention Centre in Cape Town from 2 to 5 March 2020 and (b) breakdown of costs for the (i) travel, (ii) accommodation of delegates and (iii) conference itself?
Reply:
(a) No fiscal allocations were utilised to cover the Electoral Commission’s contribution towards the conference. The contribution of the Electoral Commission to the conference was raised through the following sources:
- Advertising exposure amounting to R5 million at the Result Operating Centre as well as live streaming of the conference.
- Standard Bank of South Africa made a direct contribution of R 150 000.
- Facebook contributed conference bags, note books and pens.
- The UNDP made an additional contribution of R1 035 000 towards the event.
(b)(i) Travel costs R 1 452 592.97
(b)(ii) Accommodation of delegates R 1 854 923.95
(b)(iii) Conference costs R 1 455 116.68
END
23 March 2020 - NW396
Nodada, Mr BB to ask the Minister of Higher Education, Science and Technology
With reference to his declaration that he will appoint a Ministerial Task Team to review the business processes and functionality of the National Student Financial Aid Schemeto ensure that the bursary scheme functions optimally, (a) on what date will the task team be appointed, (b) who will serve on the task team, (c) what are the terms of reference for the task team and (d) what is the timeline for the task team to complete the work?
Reply:
The Minister of Higher Education, Science and Technology is currently appraising the draft Terms of Reference and composition of the Ministerial Committee of Inquiry to conduct a formal independent review of the National Student Financial Aid Scheme. Once approved, a notice will be published in the Government Gazette outlining the date of appointment, committee members, scope and timelines for the inquiry.
20 March 2020 - NW224
Arries, Ms LH to ask the Minister of Basic Education
Whether her department has been informed that learners in Conville Primary School in George Local Municipality are learning in classrooms with cracked walls that can collapse at any time; if so, what steps has she taken in this regard?
Reply:
Yes, the WCED has been informed of the condition of infrastructure at Conville PS.
The condition of the existing facility has been assessed by structural engineers. No risk of imminent collapse was found. The risks that were identified that require immediate reaction shall be addressed as soon as possible. We are engaging DTPW towards timelines for execution.
20 March 2020 - NW378
Ceza, Mr K to ask the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs
(a) What (i) number of municipalities have vacant positions of chief financial officers and (ii) is the name of each specified municipality, (b) on what date did each specified position become vacant and (c) what was the reason for each such vacancy?
Reply:
According to information provided by the Provincial Departments of Local Government, there are fifty-three (53) municipalities that have vacant positions of Chief Financial Officers. The details regarding the names of each of the specified municipality, and the date on which each of the specified positions became vacant as well as the reasons thereof are provided in the table below as follows:
PROVINCE |
NAME OF MUNICIPALITY |
DATE ON WHICH THE POSITION BECAME VACANT |
REASONS FOR VACANCY |
KwaZulu-Natal (9) |
Ugu District Municipality |
31 August 2019 |
Resigned |
Ray NkonyenI Local Municipality |
14 February 2020 |
Resigned |
|
Umngungundlovu District Municipality |
30 September 2018 |
Resigned |
|
Mpofana Local Municipality |
April 2015 |
Deceased |
|
Umngeni Local Municipality |
31 December 2019 |
Contract of employment terminated |
|
MkhambathinI Local Municipality |
1 January 2020 |
Resigned |
|
Newcastle Local Municipality |
31 August 2018 |
Resigned |
|
Edumbe Local Municipality |
31 January 2019 |
Resigned |
|
Limpopo (8) |
Vhembe District Municipality |
1 April 2019 |
Resigned |
Mopani District Municipality |
1 March 2020 |
Resigned |
|
Maruleng Local Municipality |
1 July 2018 |
Fixed-term contract ended |
|
Lepelle-Nkumpi Local Municipality |
1 August 2019 |
Resigned |
|
Lephalale Local Municipality |
19 May 2019 |
Dismissal. |
|
Ephraim Mogale Local Municipality |
1 January 2020 |
Resigned |
|
Elias Motsoaledi Local Municipality |
1 December 2018 |
Resigned |
|
Fetakgomo Tubatse Local Municipality |
1 December2019 |
Resigned |
|
Free State (7) |
Kopanong Local Municipality |
1 October 2018 |
Resigned |
Masilonyana Local Municipality |
31 October 2018 |
Resigned |
|
Tokologo Local Municipality |
30 April 2017 |
Fixed-term contract ended |
|
Setsoto Local Municipality |
28 March 2019 |
Appointment found invalid, the municipal council rescinded the appointment |
|
Maluti-a-Phofung Local Municipality |
1 February 2019 |
Fixed-term contract ended |
|
Fezile Dabi District Municipality |
15 June 2018 |
Resigned |
|
Metsimaholo Local Municipality |
31 August 2019 |
Resigned |
|
Northern Cape (6) |
Frances Baard District Municipality |
1 March 2020 |
Resigned |
Phokwane Local Municipality |
30 March 2015 |
Contract Expired |
|
Richtersveld Local Municipality |
31 May 2019 |
Medically board |
|
Namakhoi Local Municipality |
16 November 2010 |
Employment contract expired |
|
Renosterberg Local Municipality |
31 September 2011 |
Political Intervention |
|
Gamagara Local Municipality |
20 February 2020 |
Resigned |
|
Western Cape (6) |
Matzikama Local Municipality |
February 2020 |
Resigned |
Cederberg Local Municipality |
February 2020 |
Resigned |
|
George Local Municipality |
1 July 2019 |
Dismissal |
|
Beaufort West Municipality |
1 March 2020 |
Resigned |
|
Mossel Bay Municipality |
16 March 2020 |
Employment contract expired |
|
Witzenberg Municipality |
30 June 2018 |
Employment contract expired |
|
North West (6) |
Madibeng Local Municipality |
1/01/2019 |
Resigned |
Rustenburg Local Municipality |
2018 |
Resigned |
|
Ratlou Local Municipality |
2017 December 31 |
Fixed-term contract ended |
|
Naledi Local Municipality |
27 September 2019 |
Resigned |
|
Greater Taung Local Municipality |
08 March 2019 |
Fixed-term contract ended |
|
Dr Ruth Mompati District Municipality |
30 April 2018 resigned |
Fixed-term contract ended |
|
Eastern Cape (5) |
Raymond Mhlaba Local Municipality |
- |
Employment contract expired |
Emalahleni Local Municipality |
- |
Employment contract expired |
|
Kouga Local Municipality |
- |
Resigned |
|
Port St. Johns Local Municipality |
- |
Resigned |
|
Ingquza Hill Local Municipality |
- |
Resigned |
|
Gauteng (4) |
Sedibeng District Municipality |
5 December 2019 |
Resigned |
Lesedi Local Municipality |
26 September 2018 |
Dismissed |
|
Midvaal Local Municipality |
30 June 2019 |
Resigned |
|
Merafong City Local Municipality |
1 January 2020 |
Resigned |
END.
20 March 2020 - NW441
Graham-Maré, Ms SJ to ask the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs
(a) What total number of (i) municipal/city managers and (ii) managers directly accountable to municipal manager are in acting positions in municipalities, (iii) the specified managers have been acting for (aa) less than 3 months, (bb) less than 6 months and (ccc) more than 6 months and (iv) managers are fit and proper to hold the acting positions and (b) in which municipalities are the acting managers in each province?
Reply:
The information requested by the Honourable Member is not readily available in the Department. The information will be submitted to the Honourable Member as soon as it is available
Thank you
20 March 2020 - NW119
Thembekwayo, Dr S to ask the Minister of Basic Education
QUESTION 1:Whether the department has any plans in place to renovate Sapebuso Primary School in Soweto, Orlando West, Gauteng?
Reply:
ANSWER:
The school is not on the Department’s current Estimate of Capital Expenditure (ECE) and not listed as an immediate priority. However, the Department will be sending a Works Inspector to the school to assess if there is an immediate need for renovations at the school before the end of March 2020. The outcome of this assessment will inform the Department’s next course of action, subject to the availability of budget.
It must be noted that the Department has renovated the school recently as follows:
Electrical Work for R274,854.60 in August-September 2016.
Palisade Fence for R406,400.00 in October-November 2018.
It must also be noted that:
- The South African Schools Act, 84 of 1996 as amended, provides that the School Governing Body is responsible to maintain and improve the school's property, buildings and grounds occupied by the school, including school hostels, if applicable. Therefore, the School Principals and School Governing Bodies are responsible for the day to day maintenance and minor repairs of the school.
- The Schools are provided a subsidy allocation, linked to learner enrolment figures and 12% of the subsidy is ring fenced to deal with the basic day to day maintenance and minor repairs of facilities. These works include minor maintenance that includes but is not limited to replacing window panes, door handles, paintings and replacing plumbing fixtures.
- The Provincial Department is responsible for complex work and additional infrastructure, like major rehabilitation of buildings, major civil works for the storm water management system, cracks in a wall of more than 5 mm wide, etc.
Kind Regards,
MR ANDREK (PANYAZ) LESUFI, MPL
MEMBER OF EXECUTIVE COUNCIL: EDUCATION
DATE: 2020/03/16
20 March 2020 - NW442
Graham-Maré, Ms SJ to ask the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs
(a) What total number of (i) municipal/city managers and (ii) managers directly accountable to municipal manager are on suspension in each municipality, (iii) the specified managers have been on suspension for (aa) less than 3 months, (bb) less than 6 months and (ccc) more than 6 months, (iv) managers are on fully paid suspension and (b) in which municipalities are the acting managers in each province?
Reply:
According to the information received from the Provincial Departments of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, thirty-five (35) senior managers have been suspended for various accounts of misconducts. The details regarding the names of each municipality and position are provided in the table below:
EASTERN CAPE:
Name of municipality |
Total Number of municipal/city manager that have been on suspension |
Total Number of managers directly accountable to municipal manager that have been on suspension |
Period |
Municipal managers on suspensions are fully paid |
Managers directly accountable to municipal manager on suspension are on fully paid |
||
Less than 3 months |
Less than 6 months |
More than 6 months |
|||||
Nelson Mandela Bay MM |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
Yes |
0 |
Sakhisizwe LM |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
Yes |
0 |
Ingquza LM |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
Yes |
0 |
Enoch Mgijima LM |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
Yes |
0 |
OR Tambo DM |
1 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
Yes |
0 |
TOTAL SUSPENSIONS: 5
FREE STATE:
Name of municipality |
Total Number of municipal/city manager that have been on suspension |
Total Number of managers directly accountable to municipal manager that have been on suspension |
Period |
Municipal managers on suspensions are fully paid |
Managers directly accountable to municipal manager on suspension are on fully paid |
||
Less than 3 months |
Less than 6 months |
More than 6 months |
|||||
Nala LM |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Dihlabeng LM |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
Metsimaholo LM |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Moqhaka LM |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
TOTAL SUSPENSIONS: 4
GAUTENG:
Name of municipality |
Total Number of municipal/city manager that have been on suspension |
Total Number of managers directly accountable to municipal manager that have been on suspension |
Period |
Municipal managers on suspensions are fully paid |
Managers directly accountable to municipal manager on suspension are on fully paid |
||
Less than 3 months |
Less than 6 months |
More than 6 months |
|||||
West Rand District Municipality |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
Yes |
0 |
Merafong City LM |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
Yes |
0 |
TOTAL SUSPENSIONS: 2
LIMPOPO:
Name of municipality |
Total Number of municipal/city manager that have been on suspension |
Total Number of managers directly accountable to municipal manager that have been on suspension |
Period |
Municipal managers on suspensions are fully paid |
Managers directly accountable to municipal manager on suspension are on fully paid |
||
Less than 3 months |
Less than 6 months |
More than 6 months |
|||||
Ephraim Mogale LM |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
Yes |
0 |
Elias Motsoaledi LM |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
Yes |
0 |
Sekhukhune DM |
0 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
Yes |
0 |
Collins Chabane LM |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
Yes |
0 |
TOTAL SUSPENSIONS: 4
KWAZULU NATAL:
Name of municipality |
Total Number of municipal/city manager that have been on suspension |
Total Number of managers directly accountable to municipal manager that have been on suspension |
Period |
Municipal managers on suspensions are fully paid |
Managers directly accountable to municipal manager on suspension are on fully paid |
||
Less than 3 months |
Less than 6 months |
More than 6 months |
|||||
Emadlangeni LM |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Yes |
Yes |
0 |
Emadlangeni LM |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
Yes |
0 |
Yes |
Umzinyathi DM |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Umzinyathi DM |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
Yes |
0 |
Yes |
Richmond LM |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Yes |
Yes |
0 |
Abaqulusi LM |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Yes |
Yes |
0 |
TOTAL SUSPENSIONS: 6
MPUMALANGA:
Name of municipality |
Total Number of municipal/city manager that have been on suspension |
Total Number of managers directly accountable to municipal manager that have been on suspension |
Period |
Municipal managers on suspensions are fully paid |
Managers directly accountable to municipal manager on suspension are on fully paid |
||
Less than 3 months |
Less than 6 months |
More than 6 months |
|||||
Msukaligwa LM |
0 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
Yes |
Dr Pixley Ka Isaka Seme LM |
0 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
Yes |
Dr JS Moroka LM |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
Yes |
TOTAL SUSPENSIONS: 3
NORTHERN CAPE:
Name of municipality |
Total Number of municipal/city manager that have been on suspension |
Total Number of managers directly accountable to municipal manager that have been on suspension |
Period |
Municipal managers on suspensions are fully paid |
Managers directly accountable to municipal manager on suspension are on fully paid |
||
Less than 3 months |
Less than 6 months |
More than 6 months |
|||||
Dikgatlong LM |
0 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
0 |
Yes |
Sol Plaatjie LM |
1 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
Yes |
Yes |
TOTAL SUSPENSIONS: 4
NORTH WEST:
Name of municipality |
Total Number of municipal/city manager that have been on suspension |
Total Number of managers directly accountable to municipal manager that have been on suspension |
Period |
Municipal managers on suspensions are fully paid |
Managers directly accountable to municipal manager on suspension are on fully paid |
||
Less than 3 months |
Less than 6 months |
More than 6 months |
|||||
Lekwa Teemane LM |
1 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
TOTAL SUSPENSIONS: 4
WESTERN CAPE:
Name of municipality |
Total Number of municipal/city manager that have been on suspension |
Total Number of managers directly accountable to municipal manager that have been on suspension |
Period |
Municipal managers on suspensions are fully paid |
Managers directly accountable to municipal manager on suspension are on fully paid |
||
Less than 3 months |
Less than 6 months |
More than 6 months |
|||||
Knysna LM |
1 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
Yes |
0 |
George LM |
0 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Yes |
Cederberg LM |
0 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
Yes |
TOTAL SUSPENSIONS: 3
(b) Where there is a record of suspension of a municipal manager, the municipal council appoints acting municipal manager until completion of the disciplinary hearing.
End.
19 March 2020 - NW212
Ceza, Mr K to ask the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs
Whether her department intends to assist and strengthen the Steve Tshwete Municipality in Mpumalanga in accordance with section 154 of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996, to ensure that water is available to the L D Moetanalo Secondary School in Ward 28; if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
The information requested by the Honourable Member is not readily available in the Department. The information will be submitted to the Honourable Member as soon as it is available
Thank you
19 March 2020 - NW355
Graham-Maré, Ms SJ to ask the Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure
(1)Whether her department has a valid lease agreement with the SA Police Service (SAPS) for Excelsior Court, 97 Peter Mokaba Drive, Berea; if not, by what date will her department start with (a) evictions and (b) the renovations of the property; if so, (i) what steps is her department going to take to ensure that the SAPS meets its obligations in terms of evicting all tenants, rehousing the SAPS personnel and allowing her department to start renovating according to the decision taken in 2010-11 and (ii) on what date is it envisaged that the SAPS will meet the specified obligations; (2) does the SAPS pay rent to her department; if so, what is the (a) rental amount and (b) total amount that the SAPS owes in arrears?
Reply:
The Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure:
1. The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI) informed me that DPWI has no lease agreement with South African Police Services (SAPS) for Excelsior Court, 97 Peter Mokaba Drive, Berea. However, the relationship is managed through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the entire state-owned asset portfolio which is allocated to SAPS. The MOU was duly signed by the Accounting Officers of both departments on 31 January 2006.
(a) SAPS, as an end-user, is responsible for the eviction and has reported to have initiated the eviction process.
(b) The renovations of the property is still pending the finalisation of the eviction process by SAPS and property being handed back to DPWI to commence with renovations. (i) There has been continuous high-level engagements between DPWI and SAPS which resulted in SAPS commencing with the evictions process. (ii) The finalisation of the eviction process is depended on the conclusion of the litigation process.
2. SAPS pays accommodation charges for the entire portfolio as per the 2006 devolution with an annual amount of R1 397 874 000.00 in the 2019/20 financial year. SAPS does not owe the DPWI on accommodation charges.
19 March 2020 - NW114
Shaik Emam, Mr AM to ask the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs
What steps has she taken in accordance with section 154(1) of the Constitution, 1996, to support and strengthen the municipality of Louwater in the Eastern Cape to provide their community with safe drinking water and assist with the roads and electricity infrastructure that is still lacking after 25 years of democracy?
Reply:
The town of Louterwater is in the Koukamma Local Municipality (KLM), which is a municipality under Sarah Baartman District. The Koukamma LM is a Water Services Authority (WSA) and a Water Services Provider (WSP), which is responsible for providing water and sanitation & other services to the communities in its precinct.
There have been several challenges pertaining to service delivery in Louterwater on Water, Sanitation, Roads and Electricity, however the municipality has several projects in place that seek to address these challenges.
There is currently a water Project funded by Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) under the Water Services Infrastructure Grant (WSIG) to the amount of R2,2m which is to Drill and Equip 4 boreholes to supplement the current water supply. Also under the WSIG project, a leak detection and pipe replacement project was carried out during the lockdown period.
Under the Municipal Infrastructure Grant (MIG) there is a R17m allowed over three years for the upgrading of Roads Projects in Louterwater, for this financial year there is R3m allocated and there is currently a contractor on site.
A tender was advertised in November 2019 for the electrification of Ravinia, Krakeel and Louterwater over a three-year period ending on 30 June 2022 (± 250 Electrical connections for Louterwater town). Funding will be provided through the Integrated National Electrification Programme (INEP) Grant provided by the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy.
The Municipal Infrastructure Support Agent (MISA) is currently providing technical support to the KLM, by deploying an Electrical and Civil Engineers to provide engineering expertise. MISA is involved in the engineering projects.
19 March 2020 - NW308
Van Minnen, Ms BM to ask the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs
Has she been informed of the actions that have been taken in the Northern Cape and in particular with regard to Ga-Segonyana Local Municipality, in terms of the extended mandate of the Auditor-General which came into effect on 1 April 2019, to ensure that the Auditor-General can take certain specific actions that would result in increased accountability for financial officers and institutions, as part of phase one of the roll-out of action; if so, what plans has the Auditor-General put in place to institute action in terms of this mandate going forward?
Reply:
The information requested by the Honourable Member is not readily available in the Department. The information will be submitted to the Honourable Member as soon as it is available
Thank you
19 March 2020 - NW304
Lees, Mr RA to ask the Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure
(1)With reference to the submission she made to the Standing Committee on Public Accounts that her department has an overdraft account with the SA Reserve Bank, (a) what are the relevant details of the account, (b) what is the name of the account holder, (c) on what date was the account opened and (d) who are the mandated signatories to the account; (2) what were the balances on the account at the end of each (a) financial year since the account was opened and (b) month in the 2018-19 and 2019-20 financial years up to the end of February 2020; (3) on what legal basis (a) was the account opened and (b) does it continue to operate; (4) what are the relevant details on what the funds from the account have been used for thus far; (5) whether any disciplinary action has been taken against the accounting officer for illegally operating the account; if not, (a) why not and (b) why has the account not been closed?
Reply:
The Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure:
(1)(a)South African Reserve Bank (SARB), Paymaster General (PMG) Account, Type of account: Current Account, Account number: 8033-298-6, Branch code: 910145, Pretoria
(b) Property Management Trading Entity (PMTE)
(c) The request to open the bank account was made to National Treasury on the 26 February 2006 and approval was granted to operate the PMG account with the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) on 7 March 2006. The account was operationalised from April 2006.
(d) Chief Financial Officer, Mr Mandla Sithole; the Chief Director: Financial Planning and Budgets, Ms Juanita Prinsloo; and Director: Financial Accounting, Mr Kolobe Thomas Emmanuel Seletela.
(2)(a)
Date |
Bank Balance |
3/31/2007 |
( 851,374,703.46 ) |
3/31/2008 |
( 1,046,964,266.82 ) |
3/31/2009 |
( 1,499,519,234.86 ) |
3/31/2010 |
( 1,656,528,184.27 ) |
3/31/2011 |
( 1,291,797,347.89 ) |
3/31/2012 |
( 1,223,206,905.21 ) |
3/31/2013 |
( 1,401,077,845.82 ) |
3/31/2014 |
( 337,171,429.04 ) |
3/31/2015 |
( 660,557,325.79 ) |
3/31/2016 |
( 1,431,308,703.19 ) |
3/31/2017 |
( 1,124,206,307.37 ) |
(b)
Date 2018-19 |
Bank Balance |
3/31/2018 |
(2,332,531,844.37) |
4/30/2018 |
(1,454,496,012.66) |
5/31/2018 |
(2,016,165,869.79) |
6/30/2018 |
(2,328,239,436.22) |
7/31/2018 |
(1,449,676,065.93) |
8/31/2018 |
(1,994,489,779.03) |
9/30/2018 |
(2,743,898,683.41) |
10/31/2018 |
(2,195,767,094.81) |
11/30/2018 |
(2,926,761,374.58) |
12/31/2018 |
(3,524,851,312.39) |
1/31/2019 |
(2,579,849,913.31) |
2/28/2019 |
(2,831,643,872.82) |
3/31/2019 |
(2,670,098,629.47) |
Date 2019-20 |
Bank Balance |
4/30/2019 |
( 1,290,128,154.71 ) |
5/31/2019 |
( 2,216,845,663.05 ) |
6/30/2019 |
( 2,108,231,745.36 ) |
7/31/2019 |
( 1,364,333,693.65 ) |
8/31/2019 |
( 1,706,096,148.11 ) |
9/30/2019 |
( 2,153,836,651.75 ) |
10/31/2019 |
( 1,337,075,183.16 ) |
11/30/2019 |
( 2,200,897,712.27 ) |
12/31/2019 |
( 3,820,937,183.91 ) |
1/31/2020 |
( 2,380,489,441.26 ) |
2/29/2020 |
( 2,816,940,398.38 ) |
(3)(a) The Paymaster General’s bank account was opened in terms of the approval granted by National Treasury on 14 March 2006 as one of the conditions for the establishment of the PMTE. The approval to establish the PMTE was granted by National Treasury in terms of Section 1 of the PFMA read with Treasury Regulations 19.
(b) It continues to operate as approved by National Treasury. The Paymaster General’s bank account is held with the South African Reserve Bank and is only used by PMTE to transact with client departments to make payments for claims that PMTE issue every month.
(4) The operating business model as approved by National Treasury was that PMTE incurs expenditure on daily basis rendering services on behalf of client departments after which it claims the said expenditure from those client departments. Claims to client departments are consolidated and issued every month. The expenditure that PMTE incurs on behalf of client departments includes infrastructure, maintenance and leasing, as part of the mandate of PMTE.
(5) (a) No disciplinary action was taken has been taken against the accounting officer since there is a legal basis to do so. It is incorrect that the accounting officer is “illegally operating the account” since the operating of the account, the business model to incur expenditure on behalf of client departments and claim after was approved by National Treasury. Furthermore, PMTE is required to submit monthly bank reconciliations to National Treasury and has been complying with this request.
(b) The account has not been closed since the account was opened and operated in line with the approvals of National Treasury. It must be noted that only client departments are allowed and permitted to make deposit for claims submitted by PMTE. PMTE also has a commercial bank account that was approved by National Treasury, and this account always has a positive bank balance. This account is used by other parties such as debtors to make a direct deposit to PMTE.
19 March 2020 - NW356
Graham-Maré, Ms SJ to ask the Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure
What (a) is the total number of (i) residential properties, (ii) business erven, (iii) government buildings and (iv) agricultural properties that are owned by her department in the eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality that are (aa) vacant, (bb) occupied and (cc) earmarked for disposal and (b) amount does her department owe the municipality in outstanding rates and services?
Reply:
The Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure:
a) The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI) has informed me that the total number of properties owned by the Department in the eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality per category are as follows:
(i) Residential properties (1160)
(ii) Business erven (0)
(iii) Government buildings (1247)
(iv) Agricultural properties (5)
aa) Vacant (58)
bb) Occupied (2354)
cc) There are fifteen (15) properties earmarked for disposal for human settlements and one (1) property for restitution purposes within eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality.
b) DPWI owes the Municipality a total amount of R25 335 927,20, of which R23 387 788,12 relates to 293 properties. R338 139,07 is the current (less than 30 days) that is owed to the Municipality. The Department has disputed debt of R1 610 000,00 on one of the accounts with Municipality, and the Municipality is still investigating the dispute. DPWI informed me the confirmed amount will be settled as soon as the investigation has been concluded and both the Department and Municipality have agreed on the rate to be levied.
19 March 2020 - NW178
Waters, Mr M to ask the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs
Whether, with reference to her replies to questions (a) 130 on 5 July 2019, (b) 131 on 5 July 2019, (c) 187 on 5 July 2019 and (d) 239 on 1 August 2019, she will furnish Mr M Waters with copies of all (i) correspondence in which her department requested the said information and (ii) the responses from the City of Ekurhuleni; if not, why not?
Reply:
The information requested by the Honourable Member is not readily available in the Department. The information will be submitted to the Honourable Member as soon as it is available
Thank you
19 March 2020 - NW177
Waters, Mr M to ask the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs
Whether, with reference to her replies to questions (a) 604 on 22 March 2019, (b) 605 on 22 March 2019, (c) 607 on 22 March 2019, (d) 32 on 5 July 2019 and (e) 129 on 5 July 2019, she will furnish Mr M Waters with copies of all (i) correspondence in which her department requested the said information and (ii) the responses from the City of Ekurhuleni; if not, why not?
Reply:
The information requested by the Honourable Member is not readily available in the Department. The information will be submitted to the Honourable Member as soon as it is available
Thank you
19 March 2020 - NW312
Brink, Mr C to ask the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs
What (a) were the circumstances leading to the termination of the contract of a certain person (name and details furnished), (b) was the total amount of any severance package and/or settlement agreement paid, (c) amount was paid in lieu of the specified person serving the balance of the employment agreement and (d) was the total amount of any performance rewards paid to the specified person since the person’s employment with her department?
Reply:
The information requested by the Honourable Member is not readily available in the Department. The information will be submitted to the Honourable Member as soon as it is available
Thank you
19 March 2020 - NW180
Lotriet, Prof A to ask the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs
Whether, with reference to her replies to questions (a) 507 on 16 September 2019 and (b) 508 on 16 September 2019, she will furnish Dr A Lotriet with copies of all (i) correspondence in which her department requested the said information and (ii) the responses from the City of Ekurhuleni; if not, why not?
Reply:
The information used to respond to this question was provided by the Gauteng Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs.
(i) Below please find the full responses to the Parliamentary Questions 2019/507 and 2019/508 provided by the Gauteng Department of Cooperative Governance
(ii) The response to question PQ 507 is as follows:
- The Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department firearm audit is still being finalized in conjunction with the SAPS – Central Firearms Registrar and the Department, therefore this information cannot be provided until such time this audit has been concluded.
- Firearms are inspected by Shift Commanders/Supervisors daily and records thereof are kept at the various Units/Sections and Divisions.
The response to question PQ 508 is as follows:
- (a) All members issued with a firearm have an obligation to report all firearm-related incidents, as well as their respective supervisors if they are informed, (b) 01 June 2019, however, was only reported to the Department on 01 July 2019 – Theft of Firearm – Vosloorus CAS no. 30/07/2019, (c) (i) The Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department Firearm Audit is still being finalized in conjunction with the SAPS – Central Firearms Registrar and the Department. Such information will only be communicated once the audit is concluded.
- The Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department firearm audit is still being finalized.
- No firearms have been issued to other Departments. The only Division issued with firearms was the Licensing Division, which has since been absorbed into the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department, which ensures compliance in this regard.
19 March 2020 - NW341
Hicklin, Ms MB to ask the Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure
(1)In view of the statement in the progress report for the Council for the Built Environment (CBE) dated 26 February 2020 that registration with the SA Council for the Architectural Profession (SACAP) is not mandatory, which resulted in many graduates seeing no value in registration, what measures is she and/or her department taking to elevate the image of SACAP and make registration compulsory; (2) what (a) measures is she and/or her department taking to encourage government departments and institutions responsible for infrastructure to assist graduates with vocational training to enable them to progress to professional registration and (b) is being done to increase access to vocational training opportunities within her department; (3) whether graduates are able to attain professional registration without having attained mentorship and vocational training; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details; (4) whether she has found that it is permissible that government departments responsible for infrastructure are employing architectural graduates who are not SACAP registered; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details; (5) what incentives exist for graduates to comply with the request to register with the CBE if her department flouts its own recommendations and hires unregistered graduates?
Reply:
The Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure:
(1) The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI) informed me the South African Council for the Architectural Profession (SACAP) wrote to all government departments responsible for infrastructure in South Africa in order to promote the benefits of using registered professionals in all their projects. SACAP is undertaking public awareness campaigns to all local Municipalities to ensure that only registered persons submit building plan applications for approval. SACAP also has planned workshops to promote the architectural profession to the public.
SACAP intends to access funding, mainly from the Construction Sector Education and Training Authority (CETA) to run a mentorship programme. A meeting has been arranged with CETA and the Council for the Built Environment (CBE) to deal with funding for the mentorship programme. This will assist graduates that do not have mentors to access mentors and progress to professional registration.
(2) In ensuring that all Provincial Public Works departments are implementing the Skills Pipeline Strategy; DPWI has established the Public Works Sector Capacity Building Forum. This forum was established based on a research study that was undertaken by the National Department of Public Works to examine the causes underlying technical capacity constraints within the Public Works Family. The establishment of the forum was primarily to have a structured approach to accelerate the production of professionals by Public Works through the Built Environment Skills Pipeline Strategy. It is further aimed at fostering cooperation with other institutions in order to strengthen the efforts of building technical capacity for the state and impact on job creation. The forum meets on a quarterly basis.
Through this structure the department not only monitors and reports on the implementation of the Skills Pipeline Strategy; but also provides strategic support and guidance to the Provincial Public Works and other partners on implementing, evaluating and mobilising funding from Sector Education Training Authorities (SETAs), Department of Higher Education, National Skills Fund (NSF) and other funders to help execute the Skills Pipeline strategy.
To ensure that there is massive vocational training, the DPWI is partnering with Technical Vocational Training Colleges to implement the Centre of Specialisation (Dual Apprenticeship program), and Work Integrated Learning (WIL). The aim is to ensure that trainees are able to complete their full qualification and obtain “trade test” (in the artisanal and or apprenticeship program) in different trades. The piloting of the Centre of Specialisation (Dual Apprenticeship program), will be extended to the Provincial Public Works in the incoming 2020/2021 financial year. Further to this, the department will be embarking on an exercise to adopt the Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) Standard for Developing Skills through Infrastructure Contracts as a policy. This standard puts a percentage (between 0.25 to 0.5%) of the contract value being set aside for developmental goals.
(3) Without Mentorship and Vocational Training trainees are unable to register as professionals. Mentorship is a critical component in the professionalisation process. The department executes different types of mentorship strategies i.e.
i) Internal mentorship:-mentors appointed solely for mentoring and existing employees who are qualified as professionals are experienced and passionate about the development of young people in this country;
ii) By forging collaborations with the Industry, through among others, entering into a memoranda of understanding with the private sector. The parties commit to training, development and mentorship by accommodating trainees for practical work exposure in their respective fields of study. These companies further expose departmental trainees in their private sector work, which also includes International assignments where applicable.
(4) Yes, it is permissible for Infrastructure Departments to appoint graduates for developmental purposes, namely, as former bursary holders who are appointed to serve back the bursary scheme obligation. Secondly, graduates are appointed as part of the Graduate Recruitment programme and offered Internship or Candidacy opportunities in the departments. Once in the Internship Programme, graduates are assisted to register as Candidates with SACAP to prepare them for the structured Candidacy Programme. In DPWI’s Architectural Services Unit all employees and trainees are registered with SACAP as Candidates or Professionals.
(5) The department employs unregistered graduates as per point 4 above for training purposes and seeing out the obligations as per the bursary contract. Posts that require professional registration have stringent requirements as per Occupational Specific Dispensation. The incentive to register for graduates is that Infrastructure implementing departments have high vacancy rates on professional posts. Professionalised graduates improve their chances of employability as professional skills remain scarce in the country.
19 March 2020 - CW45
Mokause, Ms MO to ask the Minister of Justice and Correctional Services
One of the major problems with the adjudication of land rights disputes is the fact that the Land Claims Court has no permanent judges. Have you considered reconfiguring the Land Claims Court into being a full time court, with at least twelve permanent judges?
Reply:
The Honourable Member is correct that one of the problems with the adjudication of land rights disputes is the fact that the Land Claims Court has no permanent judges.
The Restitution of Land Rights Act, 22 of 1994, established the Land Claims Court to adjudicate land claims. The Court also has jurisdiction to hear and adjudicate other land reform matters pertaining to the Extension of Security of Tenure Act, 62 of 1997, and the Land Reform (Labour Tenants) Act, 3 of 1996. In terms of the existing legislative framework, Judges, of the Land Claims Court, including its Judge President, are seconded from the Divisions of the High Court randomly. The lack of a permanent bench for this important court is one of the contributing factors in South Africa falling behind in the development of land jurisprudence.
The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development has been mandated by the Inter-Ministerial Committee on Land Reform, which I chair, to develop a new Land Court Bill to address this challenge and a draft Bill has already served before the IMC. It is expected that the Bill will be presented to Cabinet within the next few months once it completed the internal consultation processes.
It is anticipated that the Land Court will have exclusive jurisdiction in respect of matters which demand expertise and speciality in resolving land disputes. An incremental approach might have to be followed towards defining the Court’s jurisdiction, the first step of which is to include those Acts of Parliament that facilitate the promotion of the vision enshrined in section 25 of the Constitution in respect of land reform, under the jurisdiction of the Court. The jurisdiction of the Court can then gradually be expanded to also deal with disputes arising from the administration and implementation of other legislation that regulate land reform and other land rights matters.
The President has, pending the finalisation of the Land Court Bill, approved creation of three additional positions of Judges, two in the Gauteng Division and one in the KwaZulu Natal Division, to hear exclusively land matters. The Judicial Service Commission will conduct interviews for these positions during its sitting of April 2020.
19 March 2020 - NW176
Waters, Mr M to ask the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs
Whether, with reference to her replies to questions (a) 185 on 22 March 2019, (b) 186 on 22 March 2019, (c) 187 on 25 March 2019 and (d) 598 on 22 March 2019, she will furnish Mr M Waters with copies of all (i) correspondence in which her department requested the said information and (ii) the responses from the City of Ekurhuleni; if not, why not?
Reply:
The information requested by the Honourable Member is not readily available in the Department. The information will be submitted to the Honourable Member as soon as it is available
Thank you
19 March 2020 - NW130
Groenewald, Dr PJ to ask the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs
(1)Whether, with reference to her replies to question 449 on 16 September 2019 and subsequently to question 1502 on 2 December 2019, she has received the information and is now in a position to indicate the number of (a) firearms and (b) ammunition that were separately (i) stolen and/or (ii) lost in each of the past five financial years in every metro police; (2) what type of and/or calibre of such (a) firearms and (b) ammunition were (i) stolen and/or (ii) lost in each case; (3) whether she is still not in a position to provide the information; if not, (a) why not and (b) on what date is it envisaged that the reply will be made available; (4) whether she will make a statement on the matter?
Reply:
The information requested by the Honourable Member is not readily available in the Department. The information will be submitted to the Honourable Member as soon as it is available
Thank you
19 March 2020 - NW309
Van Minnen, Ms BM to ask the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs
With reference to the fact that municipalities will be constantly monitored and evaluated on their ability to carry out various functions including the oversight of their oversight structures, Section 79 Committees, audit committees and district intergovernmental relations forums, what steps has her department taken to deal with the various oversight structures and committees in the (a) Joe Morolong and (b) Phokwane Local Municipalities in the Northern Cape that have failed to prevent adverse audit findings?
Reply:
The information requested by the Honourable Member is not readily available in the Department. The information will be submitted to the Honourable Member as soon as it is available
Thank you
19 March 2020 - CW46
Apleni, Mr T to ask the Minister of Trade and Industry
What progress has been made (a) thus far with the establishment of Industrial Special Zones (details furnished) and (b) in Dimbaza in the Eastern Cape in this regard?
Reply:
(a) Special Industrial Zones
A working committee to support, enhance and streamline delivery of interventions in Industrial Parks by DTIC through its Industrial Parks Revitalisation Programme (IPRP) and related programmes has been set up. This working committee will also consider an appropriate recommended name for the special initiative.
(b) Dimbaza IP
I am advised as follows:
A sum of R49 million will be spent on Phase One revitalisation of The Dimbaza Industrial Park. The scope of work entails -
- 10.50 km Boundary Fence,
- 2.03 km Diamond Mesh Fence,
- 5 High Mast Lights,
- Prefabricated Security Pods,
- Electrical Works (mini-substation)
- Vehicular Gates.
A Project Steering Committee (PSC) is responsible for project oversight. The Eastern Cape Development Corporation, Buffalo City Municipality, Department of Economic Development Environment and Tourism, DTIC, Development Bank of Southern Africa and Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, are represented on the PSC
I am advised that construction jobs created to-date total 161. There is a focus on youth inclusion, with a reported 40% of the total being drawn from young people from local communities. Upgrading work totalling R4 million is being delivered by 11 SMMEs appointed as Sub-Contractors.
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18 March 2020 - NW202
van der Merwe, Ms LL to ask the Minister of Home Affairs
What number of section 22 permits and/or asylum seeker permits are currently active within the borders of the Republic?
Reply:
The total number of active section 22 visas on the Departmental system as at 1 January 2020 was 188 296
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18 March 2020 - NW188
Graham-Maré, Ms SJ to ask the Minister of Home Affairs
(1)With reference to his reply to question 381 on 5 August 2019, (a) what number of the (i) 61 existing mobile units have been refurbished, (ii) 38 new trucks have been procured and (iii) refurbished and new trucks have been allocated to the Eastern Cape and (b) which areas in the Eastern Cape have benefited from the new modernisation process; (2) has the uninterrupted network solution been finalised?
Reply:
(1)(a)(i) Fifty-nine (59) units were refurbished.
(1)(a)(ii) Forty (41) units were newly procured to ramp up the numbers.
(1)(a)(iii) Nine (9) were refurbished and five (5) new trucks have been allocated to the Eastern Cape.
(1)(b) The areas are as follows:
DISTRICT MUNICIPALITIES THAT BENEFITED WITH MODERNISATION PROCESS |
O. R. Tambo, and Alfred Nzo District |
Chris Hani, and Joe Gqabi District |
Amathole District, and Buffalo City Metro |
Nelson Mandela Bay Metro, and Sarah Baartman District |
2. To find a solution SITA and DHA have agreed upon:
(i) A three year roadmap for the creation of alternative network routes within the Government Core Network; and
(ii) The proposed Software Defined Networking (SDN) model to be implemented on a case-by-case basis without negatively impacting the recent investments in networking equipment.
To date alternative network routes and alternative modes of connectivity have been deployed in partnership with SITA across not just ports of entry, mobile trucks and hospitals, but to front offices as well especially those offices highly impacted by cable theft.
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18 March 2020 - NW229
Roos, Mr AC to ask the Minister of Home Affairs
What (a)(i) has been done in the Umgeni Road Home Affairs Office in KwaZulu-Natal to address the breaches of the regulations of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Act 85 of 1993, at the specified office and (ii) who is being held accountable and (b) has been done to investigate allegations (i) of corruption at the office and (ii) that the queues are being closed early?
Reply:
(a)(i) The breaches were mostly as a direct result of the air-conditioning system that broke down during December 2019 and other day to day maintenance issues that occurred during this period. The reason for delay in dealing with these issues was due to the fact that service providers closed down during the festive period and that contractors were not available. In the interim the air-conditioning system was fully restored, and the toilets and water leaks have been attended to. In addition to this the following steps have been taken in order to ensure full compliance of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, 1993 (OHS Act).
- A meeting was held with National Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI), the landlord and other stakeholders on 8 January 2020 regarding the condition and maintenance of the building. As a direct result of this further commitments were made for upgrades and maintenance on the building by both the landlord and the department.
- A full OHS inspection was done by the OHS representatives of the Department of Home Affairs, DPW and the landlord and all identified issues were recorded and included in a repair program to be finalised before end of March 2020. Additional issues identified include signage in addition to the current signage, replacement of blinds, replacement of windows that members of public leaned against and cracked, replacement of some door locks, and looking at more and additional wheelchair accesses points. All of these issues were reported to the various responsible parties and is in the process of being dealt with.
- A full maintenance plan was received from the landlord that cover aspects such as the regular servicing of the air-conditioning systems, regular servicing of fire equipment (which is currently compliant with the legislation), regular quarterly fumigation of the building and the regular replacement of globes (lighting) in the building.
(a)(ii) The building is leased and the landlord is responsible for ensuring the office meets and maintains the required OHS standards in respect of the building itself.
(b)(i) All possible cases of corruption that is reported or detected at this office are immediately reported to the counter corruption and security services of the department and are subsequently investigated and actions taken were necessary. Two officials were dismissed in the 2019/20 financial year for cases of corruption relating to the fraudulent registration of births at this office.
(b)(ii) There is a misperception that queues are being closed early. The procedure followed at this office is as follows:
- The office knows how many persons they can approximately assist during the day and with this in mind and considering the time left and the number of persons in the office already awaiting services, the officials keep an eye on the outside queue to see if they will definitely be able to assist all in the queue.
- At a stage where they realise that the number of persons outside is more that the capacity of the office they will start warning persons after the cut-off point that there is a possibility that they might not be assisted. At no stage at this time is the queue cut, as there is always the possibility that a few extra people might be assisted. The public is however informed as early as possible to enable them to make an informed decision and to not allow persons to waste their time waiting in line if there is a possibility of them not being assisted at the time of closure. It is up to the clients whether or not they leave at this stage.
- Only around 30 minutes prior to closing will the line be cut and the last persons brought into the office. This is done due to the fact that officials do not have permission to work overtime as a rule and the department due to austerity measures cannot afford to pay officials overtime on a daily basis to work till after 16:00. It should be mentioned that on more than one occasion officials in this office will continue to work well after 17:00 in order to finish persons already inside the office.
- The only time that queues are cut other than at this time is when the office has gone offline and there is clear indication that the system will not be back online for the rest of the day.
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18 March 2020 - NW129
Singh, Mr N to ask the Minister of Justice and Correctional Services
Whether, given the high level of corruption in the Public Service and low levels of prosecution for corruption, he has considered the establishment of an independent corruption specific investigative and prosecutorial body to combat, investigate and prosecute graft in the Republic; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the further relevant details?
Reply:
Already, there is an existing independent corruption specific investigative and prosecutorial body, namely, the Investigating Directorate in the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA).
In this regard, the President, in terms of section 7(1) of the National Prosecuting Authority Act, 1998 (Act No.32 of 1998) (“the NPA Act”), on recommendation of the Minister of Justice and Correctional Services, Minister of Police and National Director of Public Prosecutions, proclaimed on 25 March 2019, the establishment of an Investigating Directorate in respect of the following criminal cases:
1. Common law offences of:
(a) Fraud;
(b) Forgery;
(c) Uttering;
(d) Theft; and
(e) Any offence involving dishonesty.
2. Statutory offences including but not limited to contraventions of:
(a) The Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities Act, 2004 (Act No. 12 of 2004);
(b) The Prevention of Organised Crime Act, 1998 (Act No. 121 of 1998);
(c) The Protection of Constitutional Democracy against Terrorist and Related Activities, 2004 (Act No. 33 of 2004);
(d) The Public Finance Management Act, 1999 (Act No. 1 of 1999);
(e) The Local Government: Municipal Finance Management, 2003 (Act No. 56 of 2003);
(f) The Financial Intelligence Centre Act, 2001 (Act No. 38 of 2001); and
(g) Any other statutory offence involving dishonesty.
3. In addition, any unlawful activities relating to serious, high profile or complex corruption cases including but not limited to offences or criminal or unlawful activities arising from the following commissions and inquiry:
(a) The Commission of Inquiry into Allegations of State Capture, Corruption and Fraud in the Public Sector including Organs of State promulgated under Presidential Proclamation No. 3 of 2018 published in Government Gazette No. 41403, 25 January 2018;
(b) The Commission of Inquiry into Tax Administration and Governance by the South African Revenue Service (SARS) established by Presidential Proclamation No. 17 of 2018 published in Government Gazette No. 41562 of 24 May 2018;
(c) The Commission of Inquiry into Allegations for Impropriety regarding the Public Investment Corporation established under Presidential Proclamation No. 30 of 2018. Published in the Government Gazette No. 41979 of 17 October 2018; and
(d) Any other serious, high profile or complex cases of corruption referred to the Directorate by the National Director in accordance with Section 28(1)(b) of the NPA Act.
The Head for the Investigating Directorate, Advocate Hermione Cronje, has been appointed, and the Investigating Directorate is functional.
It needs to be noted that, though the Investigating Directorate only deals with the high end corruption matters, the lower value corruption cases do, however, receive full attention as well through the normal processes. In this regard we have, for example, specialised courts to deal with serious commercial crime cases and corruption. They are called Specialised Commercial Crimes Courts (SCCCs), and are underpinned by dedicated prosecutorial Specialised Commercial Crimes Units (SCCUs) in the NPA and dedicated investigators from police (SAPS/ DPCI) side. The SCCUs and the SCCCs play an important role in dealing with corruption cases and in dealing with the investigation and prosecution of “graft”.
These measures are paying off dividends as NPA statistics indicate that 152 government officials were convicted for corruption or offences related to corruption in the first three quarters of the 2019/20 financial year, and a further 198 persons of private sector corruption. In 2018/19, 210 officials were convicted, and in the previous year 213 officials.
It needs to be pointed out that serious corruption matters are mostly complex and require significant investigations that take time. Fortunately, we also see lately, on a daily basis, media articles that mention cases of prosecution for corruption and convictions in that regard.
In an effort to fast track the recovery of funds lost to the state from corruption or irregular spending, His Excellency, President Cyril Ramaphosa has furthermore established a Special Investigating Unit (SIU) Special Tribunal in February 2019. This was done because of a need to fast-track the finalisation of matters that had been referred for civil litigation after the conclusion of an investigation. These are matters where the SIU would ordinarily have gone the normal High Court civil litigation route to have government contracts declared invalid or set aside.
Fast-tracking these matters through the Special Tribunal is currently enabling the SIU to recover monies and or assets lost by state institutions through irregular and corrupt means; thus ensuring that those who are responsible for the loss of monies and or assets by state institutions are held accountable. The litigation process includes both public and private sectors, persons and entities. Such civil proceedings will be based on the outcomes from the investigations by SIU.
Judge Gidfonia Mlindelwa Makhanya has been appointed as President of the Tribunal.
The Special Tribunal is fully functional and is able to adjudicate any civil proceedings brought to it by the SIU, either in its own name or on behalf of a state institution or interested party, which stems from an SIU investigation.
18 March 2020 - NW230
Roos, Mr AC to ask the Minister of Home Affairs
what (a) total number of calls to the Home Affairs Hotline number (0800 60 11 90) were (i) received by the hotline and (ii) dropped before they were attended to, (b) are the service level targets of the call centre, (c) was the achievement against the service level target, (d) is the first contact resolution percentage, (e) customer satisfaction mechanism is in place, (f) customer satisfaction measure was achieved and (g) total number of call centre agents were in the call centre on any one shift in the 2018-19 financial year?
Reply:
(a)(i) The total number of calls received by the contact center in the financial year 2018/2019 was 1 904 002 calls.
(a)(ii) 399840 were dropped before being pushed to the agents.
(b) 80% of calls received by agents after being pushed by the Integrated voice response system, answered within 20 seconds (80/20 rule). This is at the agent desk.
All escalations to Tier 2 done within 24hrs.
Less than 5% call abandonment rate (set based on a full staff complement of 120 agents and an average call handling time of 6 minutes)
(c) 96% of calls pushed to agent’s lines were answered within 20 seconds
98% of escalations to Tier 2 were done within 24 hours.
21% call abandonment rate (calls dropped before being pushed to the agents by the Integrated Voice Response). This is due to number of staff taking calls, complexity of calls fielded and call handling times per agent.
(d) The first contact/ call resolution rate for the 2018/2019 year was 92%. The unresolved calls/ cases were escalated to business units for further investigation and resolution.
(e) The center did not have any customer satisfaction measurement tools for the year in question. As this is a fairly new In-house center, the team had to ensure stability of the systems and users before advanced functionalities could be added and monitored. The customer satisfaction tool is envisaged to be rolled out as part of the optimization plan for the Contact Center.
(f) The customer satisfaction levels could not be measured as the center does not yet have a measuring system in place. Once rolled-out, customer satisfaction levels would be set and measured accordingly.
The call center had 97 agents for the financial year 2018/2019. Of the 97, 82 were assigned to handle voice channel (calls) and 15 assigned to e-mail channel.
(g) Total number of agents handling calls on any one given shift was 74 (planned leave, sick, family responsibility, study leave and any other emergency taken into consideration)
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