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01 November 2023 - NW3185

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De Freitas, Mr MS to ask the Minister of Home Affairs

With reference to his reply to question 2018 on 28 June 2023, what (a) steps have been taken to improve the average turn-around time and (b)(i) processes, (ii) procedures, (iii) milestones and (iv) deadlines are being put in place to assist and facilitate applicants who have incomplete and/or incorrectly completed applications?

Reply:

a) The Department has instituted weekly management meetings chaired by the Director-General. The purpose of the meeting is to monitor performance on the turnaround times for targets that are at risk of not being achieved. The Acting Deputy Director-General: Immigration Services also has weekly performance monitoring meetings with the management of Permitting where a status report is tabled on the progress being made against the visa and permits backlog.

(b)(i-iii) The department has developed a backlog eradication plan which aims to have the backlogs cleared. The plan aims to move the older Temporary Residency Visas applications from 2022 concurrently with the current applications of 2023. This will be done by splitting the temporary residence visa team into two. The same approach is being implemented for Permanent Residence Permits. The plan includes the utilisation of current capacity in the Immigration Branch supported by the additional officials from other branches including those in Provinces. It also includes those officials who have returned from the Foreign Missions after serving their four-year deployment term. Other options to supplement existing capacity and resources are also being looked at and may be implemented should it be deemed necessary to do so to support the eradication plan. The Department is also reviewing the immigration permitting delegations as well as Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s). The department envisages to have cleared the backlog by June 2024 for all categories of visas.

(b)(iv) With regards to incomplete or incorrectly completed applications, Immigration Regulation 9 prescribes that an application for any visa referred to in section 11 up to and including sections 20 and 22 of the Act shall be made together with all supporting documents. Once an application is received at Home Affairs it is processed with the documents that were submitted by the applicant. The Department is therefore unable to assist applicants with incomplete documents once an application has been received at the adjudication hub. A checklist available at the time of applications is one tool that assists and guides applicants to submit all required documents.

 

 

END

01 November 2023 - NW1828

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Gondwe, Dr M to ask the Minister of Public Service and Administration

Considering the 520 disciplinary cases referred to in the report by the Public Service Commission recently tabled in Parliament, providing an overview of financial misconduct in the Public Service for the 2021-22 financial year, what are the further, relevant details of the (a) affected (i) national and (ii) provincial departments, (b) (i) nature of the financial misconduct and (ii) total amount of money involved in each case, (c) (i) position and (ii) salary level of the public servant involved in each case and (d) sanction imposed in each case; (2) Whether any monies were recovered in each case; if not, what were the reasons for the non-recovery of monies; if so, what are the full, relevant details in each case?

Reply:

1. With reference to the report of the Public Service Commission (PSC) on overview Financial Misconduct for the 2021-22 financial year, What (a) is the total number of reported cases of financial misconduct for the 2022-23 financial year, (b) is the (i) breakdown of the implicated departments for each (aa) national and (bb) provincial department and (ii) nature of the financial misconduct involved in each specified case and (c)(i) total amount was lost by the State due to the cases and (ii) amount of the total amount was recovered by the State?

a) The Public Service Commission found, in total, the number of financial misconduct cases as reported by national and provincial departments, is 523 during the 2021/2022 financial year. The national departments reported majority of cases (268), with provincial departments having reported 255 cases during the period under review.

b) The total monies lost due to financial misconduct, for both the national and provincial departments was R1,565,947,264.46. The highest amount lost due to financial misconduct (1,327,883,817.48) was in the national departments. The provincial departments reported a total of R238, 063,446.98 as monies that were lost due to financial misconduct during the period under review. In total, the amount of monies recovered was only R6, 123,708.77 (0.47%) of the total that was involved. The national departments recovered R555, 636.18 (0.05%) of the total amounts that they have reported. The provincial departments recovered R5, 568,072.59 (2.34%) of the said amounts.

c) The breakdown of the specified figures is provided in the tables below.

Table 1: Breakdown of figures in respect of reported cases of financial misconduct in the National Departments during the 2021/22 financial year

Financial Year

National/ Provincial

Department

Position

Salary level of Employee Charged

Charge Preferred against the Employee as per the PSC's determination

Sanction

Amount Involved

Amount recovered

Amount that will not be recovered

Amount outstanding to be recovered

Reasons for no recovery

2021/2022

National

Basic Education

Chief Provisioning Clerk

8

Fraud

2 months suspension and final written warning.

-

-

-

-

Not provided

2021/2022

National

Correctional Services

Other

6

Theft

Dismissal

103,247.93

103,247.93

-

-

N/A

2021/2022

National

 

Other

7

Theft

Dismissal

351,697.73

-

-

351,697.93

Submitted for recovery from pension money, criminal case pending

2021/2022

National

 

Other

7

Theft

Dismissal

103,247.93

103,247.93

-

-

N/A

2021/2022

National

 

Other

5

Irregular expenditure

2 months suspension without salary as alternative to dismissal

-

-

-

-

N/A

2021/2022

National

 

Other

5

Theft

N/A

4,202.50

-

-

4,202.50

N/A

2021/2022

National

Defence

Warrant Officer Class 1

9

Fraud

Reduction of the lower rank staff Sergeant and one year imprisonment, suspended.

200,000.00

-

-

200,000.00

N/A

2021/2022

National

 

Rifleman

3

Fraud

Fined R3000.00

6,480.00

6,480.00

-

-

N/A

2021/2022

National

 

Private

3

Theft

Fined R4000.00 and 12 months imprisonment and discharge with ignominy, suspended for three years

5,000.00

-

5,000.00

-

N/A

2021/2022

National

 

Captain

8

Frau

Dismissal from the SANDF

3,600.00

3,600.00

-

-

N/A

2021/2022

National

 

Staff Sergeant

7

Fraud

Fined R5000.00

5,000.00

5,000.00

-

-

N/A

2021/2022

National

 

Major

9

Fraud

Fine

5,000.00

-

5,000.00

-

No section 129 (order to recover loss) MDC orders due to no loss to the state

2021/2022

National

 

Captain

8

Fraud

N/A

4,419.31

-

4,419.31

-

None member found not guilty

2021/2022

National

 

Lance corporal

4

Fraud

Fine

9,000.00

-

-

9,000.00

Section 129 (order to recover loss).MDC orders made and accused place under deduction of pay for an amount of the loss of state money being R9000.00

2021/2022

National

 

Staff Sergeant

7

Gross negligence

N/A

144,000.00

-

-

144,000.00

Rule 48 (acquittal due to lack of evidence)

2021/2022

National

 

Corporal

5

Fraud

Fine

5,000.00

-

5,000.00

-

Accused was found not guilty of fraud and guilty of contravention of section 19(2) MDC (disobeying a lawful command). Due to not guilty finding, no order for recovery was made.

2021/2022

National

 

Deputy Director

12

Misappropriation and abuse

N/A

5,000.00

-

5,000.00

-

Case withdrawn

2021/2022

National

 

Colonel

11

Fraud

N/A

25,795.00

-

25,795.00

-

Member found not guilty

2021/2022

National

 

Captain

6

Fraud

DPP decline to prosecute on 13/07/2021. Matter is therefore regarded as closed

-

-

-

-

N/A

2021/2022

National

 

Sergeant

6

Fraud

Fined R4000.00 and 18 months imprisonment, suspended for three years

1,600.00

1,600.00

-

-

N/A

2021/2022

National

 

Warrant officer class 1

9

Fraud

Reduction of the lower rank staff Sergeant and one year imprisonment, suspended.

200,000.00

-

200,000.00

-

N/A

2021/2022

National

 

Private

3

Theft

Fined R4000.00 and 12 months imprisonment and discharge with ignominy, suspended for three years

5,000.00

-

5,000.00

-

N/A

2021/2022

National

 

Staff Sergent

7

Fraud

Fine

31,255.17

-

-

31,255.17

A sec 129 court order was issued for R62 510.43

2021/2022

National

 

Lance Corpora

4

Fraud

Fine

31,255.17

-

-

31,255.17

A sec 129 court order was issued for R62 510.43

2021/2022

National

 

Captain

8

Fraud

Fine

5,664.00

5,664.00

-

-

None

2021/2022

National

 

Senior Accounting Clerk

6

Theft

N/A

5,340.20

-

5,340.20

-

Case Withdrawn

2021/2022

National

 

Lieutenant Colonel

10

Irregular Expenditure

Reprimanded

8,516,738.61

-

8,516,738.61

-

 

2021/2022

National

 

Major

9

Irregular Expenditure

Reprimanded

44,346.00

-

44,346.00

-

 

2021/2022

National

 

Warrant Officer class 2

8

Irregular Expenditure

Reprimanded

44,346.00

-

44,346.00

-

 

2021/2022

National

 

Lance Coporal

4

Fraud

Sentenced to 20 months imprisonment, discharge with ignominy from SANDC

183,403.00

-

-

183,403.00

SEC129 court order was issued for 183 403.00

2021/2022

National

 

Senior Accounting Clerk

5

Fraud

Discharge

25,296.00

-

-

25,296.00

Final pay deduction in process

2021/2022

National

 

Accounting Clerk

5

Fraud

Written warning

10,677.56

-

-

10,677.56

 

2021/2022

National

 

Flight Sergeant

7

Fraud

Fined 1500,00

1,500.00

1,500.00

-

-

Amount is fully recovered

2021/2022

National

 

Store man

4

Gross negligence

Case was reported after the member retired

115,186.74

-

-

115,186.74

Case was reported after the member retired

2021/2022

National

 

Accounting Clerk

5

Fruitless and wasteful expenditure

Case withdrawn due to lack of evidence

31,825.00

-

-

-

Case withdrawn due to lack of evidence

2021/2022

National

 

Accounting Clerk

4

Fraud

Case was reported after the member retired

-

-

-

-

Case closed due to early retirement

2021/2022

National

 

Senior State Accountant

8

Fraud

Final written warning

97,696.86

-

-

97,696.86

 

2021/2022

National

 

Lieutenant Colonel

10

Corruption and Fraud

Dismissal &3 years imprisonment, suspended

74,641.00

-

-

74,641.00

 

2021/2022

National

 

Lance corporal

3

Fraud

Reduction to the lower rank

-

-

-

-

 

2021/2022

National

 

Major

9

Fraud

Member was found not guilty on main and all alternative charges

2,000.00

-

-

-

 

2021/2022

National

 

Master Warrant Officer

9

Fraud

Fine

2,000.00

-

-

2,000.00

 

2021/2022

National

 

Corporal

5

Fraud

Acquitted

2,000.00

-

-

2,000.00

 

2021/2022

National

 

Major

9

Fraud

Withdrawn

2,000.00

-

-

2,000.00

 

2021/2022

National

 

Captain

8

Fraud

DPP decline to prosecute on 13/07/2021. Matter is therefore regarded as closed

-

-

-

-

 

2021/2022

National

 

Sergeant

6

Fraud

Fined: 4000,00

1,600.00

-

-

5,600.00

 

2021/2022

National

 

Warrant Officer Class 1

9

Fraud

Reduction to the lower rank of the Staff Sergeant and 1 year imprisonment, suspended

200,000.00

-

-

200,000.00

 

2021/2022

National

 

Secretary

5

Fraud

Fined 30000,00

15,000.00

-

-

15,000.00

 

2021/2022

National

 

Private

3

Theft

Fined 4000,00 and 12 months imprisonment and discharged with ignominy, suspended for 3 years

5,000.00

5,000.00

-

-

 

2021/2022

National

 

Staff Sergeant

7

Fraud

Fined 5000,00

5,000.00

5,000.00

-

-

 

2021/2022

National

 

Colonel

12

Fraud

4 years sentence and deduction of the amount of 341870,77 being the total loss to the state

210,000.00

-

-

341,870.77

 

2021/2022

National

 

Rifleman

3

Fraud

Fined 3000,00

6,480.00

6,480.00

-

-

 

2021/2022

National

 

Captain

8

Fraud

Dismissal from the SANDF

-

-

-

-

 

2021/2022

National

 

Corporal

5

Fraud

None

3,800.00

-

-

-

 

2021/2022

National

 

Corporal

5

Fraud

Fined 4000,00

-

-

-

4,000.00

 

2021/2022

National

 

Corporal

5

Fraud

Fined 3000,00

1,111.00

-

-

4,111.00

 

2021/2022

National

 

Captain

8

Fraud

Dismissal from the SANDF

3,600.00

3,600.00

-

-

 

2021/2022

National

 

Petty Officer

6

Fraud

Fined 2000,00

15,000.00

-

-

17,000.00

 

2021/2022

National

 

Petty Officer

6

Fraud

Fined 2000,00

15,000.00

17,000.00

-

-

 

2021/2022

National

Employment and Labour

CFO

13

Misappropriation and abuse

Withdrawn

4,522.50

 

 

 

Not liable

2021/2022

National

 

Inspector

6

Misappropriation and abuse

Final Written Warning

25,620.70

 

 

 

Liable

2021/2022

National

 

Inspector

6

Misappropriation and abuse

Written Warning

3,861.43

 

 

 

Liable

2021/2022

National

 

MSS

5

Misappropriation and abuse

Withdrawn

5,406.63

 

 

 

Not liable

2021/2022

National

 

Inspector

6

Misappropriation and abuse

Written Warning

8,912.20

 

 

 

Liable

2021/2022

National

 

Director

13

Gross negligence

Final Written Warning

66,144,351.68

 

 

 

Not liable

2021/2022

National

 

Deputy Director

11

Gross negligence

Final Written Warning

66,144,351.68

 

 

 

Not liable

2021/2022

National

 

Director

13

Gross negligence

Final Written Warning

66,144,351.68

 

 

 

Not liable

2021/2022

National

 

Deputy Director

11

Gross negligence

Final Written Warning

66,144,351.68

 

 

 

Not liable

2021/2022

National

 

CSO

6

Gross negligence

Final Written Warning

35,695.00

 

 

 

Liable

2021/2022

National

 

SAO

8

Fraud

Dismissal

97,586.78

 

 

 

Liable

2021/2022

National

 

Provisioning Clerk

5

Irregular expenditure

One month suspension without pay

2,450.00

 

 

 

Liable

2021/2022

National

 

Provisioning Clerk

5

Irregular expenditure

One month suspension without pay

2,450.00

 

 

 

Liable

2021/2022

National

 

Supervisor: Registry Services

8

Misappropriation and abuse

Final Written Warning

57.21

 

 

 

Not liable

2021/2022

National

 

Inspector

6

Misappropriation and abuse

Written Warning

3,305.80

 

 

 

Not liable

2021/2022

National

 

Inspector

6

Misappropriation and abuse

Written Warning

18,000.00

 

 

 

Liable

2021/2022

National

 

Inspector

10

Misappropriation and abuse

Written Warning

5,963.68

 

 

 

Liable

2021/2022

National

 

OHS Inspector

8

Misappropriation and abuse

Written Warning

6,072.60

 

 

 

Liable

2021/2022

National

 

Assistant Director

10

Misappropriation and abuse

Written Warning

3,305.50

 

 

 

N/A

2021/2022

National

 

Inspector

6

Fruitless and Wasteful Expenditure

Final Written Warning

12,963.84

 

 

 

N/A

2021/2022

National

 

Inspector

6

Fruitless and Wasteful Expenditure

Final Written Warning

5,700.41

 

 

 

N/A

2021/2022

National

 

Registration Supervisor

8

Misappropriation and abuse

Written Warning

14,950.32

 

 

 

N/A

2021/2022

National

 

COID: Supervisor

6

Misappropriation and abuse

Written Warning

6,072.60

 

 

 

N/A

2021/2022

National

 

Inspector

6

Misappropriation and abuse

Written Warning

6,428.50

 

 

 

N/A

2021/2022

National

 

Parliamentary Liaison Officer

9

Misappropriation and abuse

Withdrawn

1,906.25

 

 

 

N/A

2021/2022

National

 

Deputy Director

12

Misappropriation and abuse

Withdrawn

3,908.45

 

 

 

N/A

2021/2022

National

 

Office Administrator

8

Misappropriation and abuse

Written Warning

4,887.50

 

 

 

N/A

2021/2022

National

 

Non-Employee

N/A

Misappropriation and abuse

Withdrawn

24,140.01

 

 

 

N/A

2021/2022

National

 

Director

13

Misappropriation and abuse

Withdrawn

1,762.50

 

 

 

N/A

2021/2022

National

 

Team Leader

8

Misappropriation and abuse

Withdrawn

2,050.00

 

 

 

N/A

2021/2022

National

 

Senior Admin Officer

8

Fraud

Dismissal

97,586.78

 

 

 

N/A

2021/2022

National

 

Admin Clerk

5

Misappropriation and abuse

Corrective Counselling

11,270.00

 

 

 

N/A

2021/2022

National

 

Client Service Officer

6

Gross negligence

Final Written Warning

4,900.00

 

 

 

N/A

2021/2022

National

 

Client Service Officer

6

Gross negligence

Final Written Warning

1,443.64

 

 

 

N/A

2021/2022

National

 

Client Service Officer

6

Gross negligence

Final Written Warning

1,443.64

 

 

 

N/A

2021/2022

National

 

Admin Clerk

5

 

Written Warning

1,440.00

 

 

 

N/A

2021/2022

National

 

Team Leader

8

Misappropriation and abuse

Written Warning

20,000.00

 

 

 

N/A

2021/2022

National

 

Inspector

6

Fruitless and Wasteful Expenditure

Final Written Warning

5,700.41

 

 

 

N/A

2021/2022

National

Environment Forestry and Fisheries

Marine Conservation Inspector

7

Failure to report an accident

Three months suspension without pay and a final written warning

6,475.39

6,475.39

-

-

There was a loss to the department therefore the amount will be recovered from the official

2021/2022

National

 

Marine Conservation Inspector

7

Misappropriation and abuse

3 months suspension without pay

-

-

-

-

 

2021/2022

National

 

Chief Director

14

Gross negligence

Dismissal

-

-

-

-

 

2021/2022

National

 

Chief Director

14

Gross negligence

Dismissal

-

-

-

-

 

2021/2022

National

Higher Education and Training

Administrative Officer

8

Gross negligence

Final written warning

5,398.35

-

5,398.35

-

The financial misconduct is administrative in nature and does not warrant a recovery

2021/2022

National

 

Deputy Director

12

Gross negligence

 

18,098.64

-

 

 

 

2021/2022

National

 

Senior Admin Officer

6

Gross negligence

 

5,100.00

-

5,100.00

-

 

2021/2022

National

 

Director

13

Gross negligence

 

45,281.44

-

45,281.44

-

 

2021/2022

National

Independent Police Investigative Directorate

ASD: Policy & Planning

9

 

Written warning

45,715.72

-

45,715.72

-

 

2021/2022

National

 

D: Investigations and Information Management

13

 

Final written warning

87,220.81

-

87,220.81

-

 

2021/2022

National

International Relations and Cooperation

DG

16

Gross negligent

Dismissal

340,292,000.00

-

-

-

 

2021/2022

National

 

CFO

15

Gross negligent

Dismissal

478,522,000.00

-

-

-

 

2021/2022

National

Justice and Constitutional Development

Clerk

5

theft

Dismissal

1,300.00

-

-

1,300.00

 

2021/2022

National

 

Clerk

5

theft

Dismissal

50,000.00

-

-

50,000.00

 

2021/2022

National

 

Clerk

5

theft

Pending

11,000.00

-

-

11,000.00

 

2021/2022

National

 

Clerk

5

Gross negligence

Suspension without pay

250.00

-

-

250.00

 

2021/2022

National

 

Clerk

5

theft

Pending

1,130.00

-

-

1,130.00

 

2021/2022

National

 

Investigator

5

Fraud

Pending

5,500.00

-

-

6.00

 

2021/2022

National

National School of Government

Assistant Director

9

Fruitless and Wasteful Expenditure

Not yet imposed

36,958.02

-

-

-

 

2021/2022

National

 

Director

13

Fruitless and Wasteful Expenditure

Not yet imposed

79,509.87

-

-

-

 

2021/2022

National

Office of the Public Service Commission

Director

13

Gross negligent

Written warning

87,209.00

-

-

-

No recoveries made as there are no financial loss experienced by the OPSC

2021/2022

National

 

Deputy Director

11

Gross negligent

Written warning

888,383.81

-

-

-

No recoveries made as there are no financial loss experienced by the OPSC

2021/2022

National

 

Deputy Director

11

Gross negligent

Written warning

87,209.00

-

-

-

No recoveries made as there are no financial loss experienced by the OPSC

2021/2022

National

Public Enterprises

IT Technician

7

Misappropriation and abuse

N/A

253,000.00

-

-

253,000.00

N/A

2021/2022

National

 

IT Technician

7

Misappropriation and abuse

N/A

327,585.77

239,926.00

87,659.00

10,000.00

N/A

2021/2022

National

Public Works and Infrastructure

Secretary

7

Misappropriation and abuse

Allegation not pursued due inconclusive evidence

-

-

-

-

Not liable

2021/2022

National

 

Engineer Technician

12

Gross negligence

The employee passed on before the conclusion of the disciplinary processes

2,244,774.00

-

-

-

N/A

2021/2022

National

 

Assistant Director

10

Irregular expenditure

Not Guilty

-

-

-

-

N/A

2021/2022

National

 

Personnel Practitioner

7

Gross negligence

Written Warning

6,440.00

-

-

-

N/A

2021/2022

National

 

Tradesman Aid

7

Misappropriation and abuse

Three months suspension from work

1,527.00

-

-

-

Liable

2021/2022

National

 

Administrative Officer

7

Gross negligence

The case was referred to the Department where the employee is currently based to disciplinary actions

4,162,969.00

-

-

-

Liable

2021/2022

National

 

Deputy Director

12

Gross negligence

Final Written Warning

66,144,351.68

-

-

-

Not liable

2021/2022

National

 

Director: Purchasing and Store

13

Gross negligence

Final Written Warning

66,144,351.68

-

-

-

Not liable

2021/2022

National

 

Deputy Director: ICT

11

Gross negligence

Final Written Warning

66,144,351.68

-

-

-

Not liable

2021/2022

National

 

CSO

6

Gross negligence

Final Written Warning

35,695.00

-

-

-

Liable

2021/2022

National

 

SAO

8

Fraud

Dismissal

97,586.78

-

-

-

Liable

2021/2022

National

 

Provisioning Clerk

5

Irregular expenditure

One month suspension without pay

2,450.00

-

-

-

Liable

2021/2022

National

 

Provisioning Clerk

5

Irregular expenditure

One month suspension without pay

2,450.00

-

-

-

Liable

2021/2022

National

 

Supervisor: Registry Services

8

Gross negligence

Final Written Warning

57.21

-

-

-

Not liable

2021/2022

National

 

Inspector

6

Misappropriation and abuse

Written Warning

3,305.80

-

-

-

Not liable

2021/2022

National

 

Inspector

6

Misappropriation and abuse

Written Warning

18,000.00

-

-

-

Liable

2021/2022

National

 

Inspector

10

Misappropriation and abuse

Written Warning

5,963.68

-

-

-

Liable

2021/2022

National

 

OHS Inspector

8

Misappropriation and abuse

Written Warning

6,072.60

-

-

-

Liable

2021/2022

National

 

Assistant Director

10

Misappropriation and abuse

Written Warning

3,305.50

-

-

-

N/A

2021/2022

National

 

Inspector

6

Fruitless and Wasteful Expenditure

Final Written Warning

12,963.84

-

-

-

N/A

2021/2022

National

 

Inspector

6

Fruitless and Wasteful Expenditure

Final Written Warning

5,700.41

-

-

-

N/A

2021/2022

National

 

Registration Supervisor

8

Misappropriation and abuse

Written Warning

14,950.32

-

-

-

N/A

2021/2022

National

 

COID: Supervisor

6

Misappropriation and abuse

Written Warning

6,072.60

-

-

-

N/A

2021/2022

National

 

Inspector

6

Misappropriation and abuse

Written Warning

6,428.50

-

-

-

N/A

2021/2022

National

 

Parliamentary Liaison Officer

9

Misappropriation and abuse

Withdrawn

1,906.25

-

-

-

N/A

2021/2022

National

 

Deputy Director

12

Misappropriation and abuse

Withdrawn

3,908.45

-

-

-

N/A

2021/2022

National

 

Office Administrator

8

Misappropriation and abuse

Written Warning

4,887.50

-

-

-

N/A

2021/2022

National

 

Non-Employee

Other

Misappropriation and abuse

Withdrawn

24,140.01

-

-

-

N/A

2021/2022

National

 

Director

13

Misappropriation and abuse

Withdrawn

1,762.50

-

-

-

N/A

2021/2022

National

 

Team Leader

8

Misappropriation and abuse

Withdrawn

2,050.00

-

-

-

N/A

2021/2022

National

 

Senior Admin Officer

8

Fraud

Dismissal

97,586.78

-

-

97,586.78

N/A

2021/2022

National

 

Admin Clerk

5

Misappropriation and abuse

Corrective Counselling

11,270.00

-

-

11,270.00

N/A

2021/2022

National

 

Client Service Officer

6

Gross negligence

Final Written Warning

4,900.00

-

-

4,900.00

N/A

2021/2022

National

 

Client Service Officer

6

Gross negligence

Final Written Warning

1,443.64

-

-

1,443.64

N/A

2021/2022

National

 

Client Service Officer

6

Gross negligence

Final Written Warning

1,443.64

-

-

1,443.64

N/A

2021/2022

National

 

Admin Clerk

5

 

Written Warning

1,440.00

-

-

1,440.00

N/A

2021/2022

National

 

Team Leader

8

Misappropriation and abuse

Written Warning

20,000.00

-

-

20,000.00

N/A

2021/2022

National

 

Inspector

6

Fruitless and wasteful expenditure

Final Written Warning

5,700.41

-

-

-

N/A

2021/2022

National

Social Development

Messenger Driver: Records Management

3

Fruitless and Wasteful Expenditure

None

1,440.00

 

 

 

TZ2:Z7he official was not guilty therefore the expenditure was written off

2021/2022

National

 

Consultant: Corporate Services

Other

Misappropriation and abuse

None

4,344.50

 

 

 

The official was not guilty therefore the expenditure was written off

2021/2022

National

 

Social Work Advanced Specialist: Policy and Legislation

12

Misappropriation and abuse

None

1,506.50

 

 

 

The official was not guilty therefore the expenditure was written off

2021/2022

National

 

Social Work Policy Manager: Social Crime Prevention

12

Misappropriation and abuse

None

199.25

 

 

 

The official was not guilty therefore the expenditure was written off

2021/2022

National

 

Social Work POL: Welfare Services Transformation

12

Misappropriation and abuse

None

167.75

 

 

 

The official was not guilty therefore the expenditure was written off

2021/2022

National

 

Chief Admin Clerk: Population and Development

7

Misappropriation and abuse

None

5,754.75

 

 

 

 

2021/2022

National

 

Social Work: Child Protection

12

Misappropriation and abuse

None

1,651.25

 

 

 

The official was not guilty therefore the expenditure was written off

2021/2022

National

 

Deputy Director

12

Misappropriation and abuse

None

1,650.38

 

 

 

The official was not guilty therefore the expenditure was written off

2021/2022

National

 

Deputy Director: Population & Development Strategy

12

Misappropriation and abuse

None

5,935.00

 

 

 

The official was not guilty therefore the expenditure was written off

2021/2022

National

 

Data Capturer

5

Misappropriation and abuse

None

2,117.75

 

 

 

The official was not guilty therefore the expenditure was written off

2021/2022

National

 

Deputy Director: Victims Empowerment Programme

12

Fruitless and Wasteful Expenditure

None

1,515.00

 

 

 

The official was not guilty therefore the expenditure was written off

2021/2022

National

 

Social Work: Policy Manager: Subsistence Abuse

12

Misappropriation and abuse

None

932.50

 

 

 

The official was not guilty therefore the expenditure was written off

2021/2022

National

 

Social Work: Children

12

Misappropriation and abuse

None

3,387.83

 

 

 

The official was not guilty therefore the expenditure was written off

2021/2022

National

 

Appeal Tribunal Services

8

Misappropriation and abuse

None

32,714.48

 

 

 

The official was not guilty therefore the expenditure was written off

2021/2022

National

 

Assistant Director: Appeal Tribunal

10

Misappropriation and abuse

None

3,425.20

 

 

 

The official was not guilty therefore the expenditure was written off

2021/2022

National

 

VIP: Minister's Office

0

Misappropriation and abuse

None

38,237.50

 

 

 

The official was not guilty therefore the expenditure was written off

2021/2022

National

 

Assistant Director: NPO Monitoring and Compliance

10

Misappropriation and abuse

None

763.60

 

 

 

The official was not guilty therefore the expenditure was written off

2021/2022

National

 

Assistant Director: Community Development

10

Misappropriation and abuse

None

1,737.50

 

 

 

The official was not guilty therefore the expenditure was written off

2021/2022

National

 

Chief Admin Clerk: Population and Development

7

Misappropriation and abuse

None

194.25

 

 

 

The official was not guilty therefore the expenditure was written off

2021/2022

National

 

Ministry

12

Fruitless and Wasteful Expenditure

The expenditure will be recovered from the official and no sanction was imposed

1,563.53

 

 

 

There was a loss to the department therefore the amount will be recovered from the official

2021/2022

National

 

Administrative Secretary: Office of the Deputy Minister

12

Fruitless and Wasteful Expenditure

The expenditure will be recovered from the official and no sanction was imposed

1,549.37

 

 

 

There was a loss to the department therefore the amount will be recovered from the official

2021/2022

National

 

Director: RDP

13

Fruitless and Wasteful Expenditure

The expenditure will be recovered from the official and no sanction was imposed

138,352.50

 

 

 

There was a loss to the department therefore the amount will be recovered from the official

2021/2022

National

 

Senior Acc Clerk: Financial Administration

5

Misappropriation and abuse

The expenditure will be recovered from the official and no sanction was imposed

1,616.75

 

 

 

There was a loss to the department therefore the amount will be recovered from the official

2021/2022

National

 

Driver: Deputy Minister's Office

3

Misappropriation and abuse

The expenditure will be recovered from the official and no sanction was imposed

2,818.50

 

 

 

There was a loss to the department therefore the amount will be recovered from the official

2021/2022

National

 

Social Work: Child Protection

12

Misappropriation and abuse

The expenditure will be recovered from the official and no sanction was imposed

1,265.00

 

 

 

There was a loss to the department therefore the amount will be recovered from the official

2021/2022

National

 

Consultant: Corporate Services

5

Misappropriation and abuse

The expenditure will be recovered from the official and no sanction was imposed

402.76

 

 

 

There was a loss to the department therefore the amount will be recovered from the official

2021/2022

National

 

Ministry

12

Misappropriation and abuse

The expenditure will be recovered from the official and no sanction was imposed

84,240.51

 

 

 

There was a loss to the department therefore the amount will be recovered from the official

2021/2022

National

 

Complaints Proc. Officer: Customer Care

8

Misappropriation and abuse

The expenditure will be recovered from the official and no sanction was imposed

8,759.45

 

 

 

There was a loss to the department therefore the amount will be recovered from the official

2021/2022

National

 

Social Work: Policy Manager

12

Misappropriation and abuse

The expenditure will be recovered from the official and no sanction was imposed

2,397.89

 

 

 

The official was not guilty therefore the expenditure was written off

2021/2022

National

 

Social Work POL: Welfare Services Transformation

12

Misappropriation and abuse

The expenditure will be recovered from the official and no sanction was imposed

1,591.75

 

 

 

There was a loss to the department therefore the amount will be recovered from the official

2021/2022

National

 

Deputy Director: HIV and AIDS Prevention

12

Misappropriation and abuse

The expenditure will be recovered from the official and no sanction was imposed

1,565.00

 

 

 

There was a loss to the department therefore the amount will be recovered from the official

2021/2022

National

 

Private Secretary: Deputy Minister

13

Misappropriation and abuse

The expenditure will be recovered from the official and no sanction was imposed

100,078.00

 

 

 

There was a loss to the department therefore the amount will be recovered from the official

2021/2022

National

 

Office Assistant: Community Development

5

Misappropriation and abuse

None

1,944.50

 

 

 

The official was not guilty therefore the expenditure was written off

2021/2022

National

 

Director: Welfare Services

13

Misappropriation and abuse

The expenditure will be recovered from the official and no sanction was imposed

1,795.92

 

 

 

There was a loss to the department therefore the amount will be recovered from the official

2021/2022

National

 

Administrative Assistant

7

Misappropriation and abuse

The expenditure will be recovered from the official and no sanction was imposed

1,885.00

 

 

 

There was a loss to the department therefore the amount will be recovered from the official

2021/2022

National

 

Social Work Manager: Programme Development and Implementation

12

Misappropriation and abuse

The expenditure will be recovered from the official and no sanction was imposed

1,616.75

 

 

 

There was a loss to the department therefore the amount will be recovered from the official

2021/2022

National

 

Social Work Advanced Specialist: Policy and Legislation

12

Misappropriation and abuse

The expenditure will be recovered from the official and no sanction was imposed

1,942.43

 

 

 

There was a loss to the department therefore the amount will be recovered from the official

2021/2022

National

 

Senior Admin Officer: Social Development and Human Rights

8

Misappropriation and abuse

The expenditure will be recovered from the official and no sanction was imposed

1,616.75

 

 

 

There was a loss to the department therefore the amount will be recovered from the official

2021/2022

National

 

Media Liaison Officer: Ministry

12

Misappropriation and abuse

The expenditure will be recovered from the official and no sanction was imposed

3,451.00

 

 

 

There was a loss to the department therefore the amount will be recovered from the official

2021/2022

National

 

Assistant Director: Appeal Tribunal

9

Misappropriation and abuse

The expenditure will be recovered from the official and no sanction was imposed

832.75

 

 

 

There was a loss to the department therefore the amount will be recovered from the official

2021/2022

National

 

Assistant Director: Appeal Tribunal

10

Misappropriation and abuse

The expenditure will be recovered from the official and no sanction was imposed

1,665.00

 

 

 

There was a loss to the department therefore the amount will be recovered from the official

2021/2022

National

 

Deputy Director: Stakeholder Management

12

Misappropriation and abuse

The expenditure will be recovered from the official and no sanction was imposed

1,902.25

 

 

 

There was a loss to the department therefore the amount will be recovered from the official

2021/2022

National

 

Project Admin: Community Development

7

Misappropriation and abuse

The expenditure will be recovered from the official and no sanction was imposed

7,282.70

 

 

 

There was a loss to the department therefore the amount will be recovered from the official

2021/2022

National

 

Social Work Advanced Specialist: Children in difficult circumstances

12

Fruitless and wasteful expenditure

None

1,440.00

 

 

 

There was a loss to the department therefore the amount will be recovered from the official

2021/2022

National

 

Administrative Assistant: Welfare Services

7

Misappropriation and abuse

None

744.09

 

 

 

There was a loss to the department therefore the amount will be recovered from the official

2021/2022

National

 

Social Work Policy Manager: Social Crime Prevention

12

Misappropriation and abuse

None

2,168.75

 

 

 

There was a loss to the department therefore the amount will be recovered from the official

2021/2022

National

 

Media Liaison Officer: Deputy Ministry

12

Fruitless and wasteful expenditure

The expenditure will be recovered from the official and no sanction was imposed

1,440.00

 

 

 

There was a loss to the department therefore the amount will be recovered from the official

2021/2022

National

 

Administrative Assistant

13

Fruitless and wasteful expenditure

The expenditure will be recovered from the official and no sanction was imposed

1,563.63

 

 

 

There was a loss to the department therefore the amount will be recovered from the official

2021/2022

National

 

Administrative Assistant

12

Misappropriation and abuse

The expenditure will be recovered from the official and no sanction was imposed

144,051.89

 

 

 

There was a loss to the department therefore the amount will be recovered from the official

2021/2022

National

 

Chief Director: Monitoring and Evaluation

14

Misappropriation and abuse

The expenditure will be recovered from the official and no sanction was imposed

1,650.39

 

 

 

There was a loss to the department therefore the amount will be recovered from the official

2021/2022

National

 

Assistant Director: Strategy and Organisational Transformation

10

Misappropriation and abuse

The expenditure will be recovered from the official and no sanction was imposed

10,677.22

 

 

 

There was a loss to the department therefore the amount will be recovered from the official

2021/2022

National

 

Administrative Assistant: HIV/AIDS

7

Misappropriation and abuse

The expenditure will be recovered from the official and no sanction was imposed

75,640.97

 

 

 

There was a loss to the department therefore the amount will be recovered from the official

2021/2022

National

 

Administrative Assistant:HIV/AIDS

7

Misappropriation and abuse

The expenditure will be recovered from the official and no sanction was imposed

1,516.75

 

 

 

There was a loss to the department therefore the amount will be recovered from the official

2021/2022

National

 

Project Admin: Community Development

8

Misappropriation and abuse

The expenditure will be recovered from the official and no sanction was imposed

240.00

 

 

 

There was a loss to the department therefore the amount will be recovered from the official

2021/2022

National

 

Director: NPO

13

Misappropriation and abuse

The expenditure will be recovered from the official and no sanction was imposed

959.25

 

 

 

There was a loss to the department therefore the amount will be recovered from the official

2021/2022

National

 

Assistant Director: Children

10

Misappropriation and abuse

The expenditure will be recovered from the official and no sanction was imposed

2,934.50

 

 

 

There was a loss to the department therefore the amount will be recovered from the official

2021/2022

National

 

Deputy Director: Communication

12

Misappropriation and abuse

The expenditure will be recovered from the official and no sanction was imposed

23,177.32

 

 

 

There was a loss to the department therefore the amount will be recovered from the official

2021/2022

National

 

Ministry

12

Misappropriation and abuse

The expenditure will be recovered from the official and no sanction was imposed

135,752.80

 

 

 

There was a loss to the department therefore the amount will be recovered from the official

2021/2022

National

 

Deputy Director

12

Misappropriation and abuse

The expenditure will be recovered from the official and no sanction was imposed

18,769.59

 

 

 

There was a loss to the department therefore the amount will be recovered from the official

2021/2022

National

 

Social Worker Advanced Specialist: Service Delivery Model

12

Misappropriation and abuse

The expenditure will be recovered from the official and no sanction was imposed

1,737.50

 

 

 

There was a loss to the department therefore the amount will be recovered from the official

2021/2022

National

 

Social Work Advanced Specialist Services to Families

12

Misappropriation and abuse

The expenditure will be recovered from the official and no sanction was imposed

11,501.00

 

 

 

There was a loss to the department therefore the amount will be recovered from the official

2021/2022

National

 

Registry Clerk: Welfare Services

8

Misappropriation and abuse

The expenditure will be recovered from the official and no sanction was imposed

2,266.00

 

 

 

There was a loss to the department therefore the amount will be recovered from the official

2021/2022

National

 

Project Admin: Food Sec Nitr Programme

12

Misappropriation and abuse

The expenditure will be recovered from the official and no sanction was imposed

1,367.50

 

 

 

There was a loss to the department therefore the amount will be recovered from the official

2021/2022

National

 

Project Admin: Food Sec Nitr Programme

12

Misappropriation and abuse

The expenditure will be recovered from the official and no sanction was imposed

1,367.50

-

-

3,088.85

 

2021/2022

 

South African Police Services

Captain

8

Misappropriation and abuse

Final written warning

3,088.85

-

-

3,088.85

 

2021/2022

National

 

Grounds Man

2

Misappropriation and abuse

Written warning

698.99

-

-

698.99

 

2021/2022

National

 

Sergeant

6

Misappropriation and abuse

Written warning

-

-

-

-

 

2021/2022

National

 

Constable

5

Gross negligence

Final written warning

150.00

-

-

150.00

 

2021/2022

National

 

Warrant Officer

7

Gross negligence

N/A

3,167.39

-

-

3,167.39

 

2021/2022

National

 

Constable

5

Misappropriation and abuse

Counselling

1,190.00

-

-

1,190.00

 

2021/2022

National

 

Captain

8

Gross negligence

Final written warning

3,306.54

-

-

3,306.54

 

2021/2022

National

 

Lieutenant Colonel

10

Gross negligence

Withdrawn

12,195.13

-

-

12,195.13

 

2021/2022

National

 

Sergeant

5

Gross negligence

Suspension without pay for a period of 3 month

-

-

-

-

 

2021/2022

National

 

Lieutenant Colonel

10

Gross negligence

Written warning

6,915.24

1,167.22

-

5,748.02

 

2021/2022

National

 

Constable

5

Misappropriation and abuse

Written warning

-

-

-

-

 

2021/2022

National

Sport, Arts and Culture

Chief Director

14

Irregular expenditure

Written warning

5,252,928.43

-

-

-

No loss of state money/ funds and value for money achieved.

2021/2022

National

Tourism

Assistant Director

9

Misappropriation and abuse

Suspension without pay for one month

122,900.00

38,000.00

-

48,900.00

N/A

2021/2022

National

 

Deputy Director

12

Irregular expenditure

Final written warning

8,394.98

1,399.16

-

8,995.80

N/A

2021/2022

National

 

Assistant Director

9

Misappropriation and abuse

Demotion to salary level 8

440.43

-

-

440.43

yN/A

2021/2022

National

 

Registry Clerk

7

Irregular expenditure

Dismissal

91,683.05

-

-

22,504.40

Employee has appealed against the sanction of dismissal and the decision of the appeal is outstanding.

2021/2022

National

Trade industry and Competition

Senior Accounting Clerk:Exp Mngt

8

 

Written warning withdrawn after appeal

1,981,071.63

 

 

 

 

2021/2022

National

Transport

Director

13

 

Verbal warning

-

-

-

-

N/A

2021/2022

National

 

Director

13

 

Verbal warning

-

-

-

-

N/A

2021/2022

National

 

Director

13

 

Verbal warning

-

-

-

-

N/A

2021/2022

National

Water and Sanitation

Assistant Director

9

Gross negligence

suspension for a period of 3 month without salary

34,000.00

-

-

34,000.00

N/A

2021/2022

National

 

Chief Admin Provisioning Officer Supply Chain

8

Gross negligence

suspension for a period of 2 month without salary

-

-

-

-

The laptop has been recovered

2021/2022

National

 

Chief Auxiliary Service Officer

8

Misappropriation and abuse

Final written warning

3,754.60

1,248.55

-

2,506.05

N/A

2021/2022

National

Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities

Deputy Director

12

Irregular expenditure

Written warning

541,520.00

-

-

-

No loss to State

2021/2022

National

 

Deputy Director-General

15

Fruitless and wasteful expenditure

Written warning

902,911.36

-

-

-

No loss to State

2021/2022

National

 

Director

13

Irregular expenditure

Final written warning

2,243,580.81

-

-

-

No loss to State

2021/2022

National

 

Admin Officer

9

Irregular expenditure

Written warning

376,820.00

-

-

-

No loss to State

2021/2022

National

 

Assistant Director

10

Irregular expenditure

Written warning

3,483,040.70

-

-

-

No loss to State

2021/2022

National

 

Senior Supply Chaim Management Practitioner

8

Irregular expenditure

Written warning

1,318,701.02

-

-

-

No loss to State

2021/2022

National

 

Provisioning Administration Clerk

6

Irregular expenditure

Written warning

1,419,487.27

-

-

-

No loss to State

2021/2022

National

 

Provisioning Administration Clerk

6

Irregular expenditure

Written warning

3,840,765.98

-

-

-

No loss to State

2021/2022

National

 

Provisioning Administration Clerk

6

Irregular expenditure

Written warning

1,212,228.97

-

-

-

No loss to State

2021/2022

National

 

Chief Director

14

Irregular expenditure

Verbal warning

501,996.53

-

-

-

No loss to State

 

National

 

Chief Director

14

Irregular expenditure

Verbal warning

335,301.36

-

-

-

No loss to State

 

National

 

Director

13

Irregular expenditure

Verbal warning

266,710.00

-

-

-

No loss to State

2021/2022

National

 

CFO

14

Irregular expenditure

Verbal warning

9,800.00

-

-

-

No loss to State

2021/2022

National

 

Deputy Director

11

Irregular expenditure

Verbal warning

13,387.25

-

-

-

No loss to State

2021/2022

National

 

Control Personnel Officer

10

Irregular expenditure

Verbal warning

13,387.25

-

-

-

No loss to State

2021/2022

National

 

ICT Technician

7

Irregular expenditure

Verbal warning

41,900.00

-

-

-

No loss to State

2021/2022

National

 

Director

13

Irregular expenditure

Verbal warning

282,801.36

-

-

-

No loss to State

2021/2022

National

 

Official in Ministry

8

Irregular expenditure

Verbal warning

273,770.00

-

-

-

No loss to State

2021/2022

National

 

Deputy Director

11

Irregular expenditure

Verbal warning

64,840.00

-

-

-

No loss to State

2021/2022

National

 

Chief Director

14

Irregular expenditure

Verbal warning

5,000.00

-

-

-

No loss to State

2021/2022

National

 

Deputy Director

12

Irregular expenditure

Verbal warning

284,500.00

-

-

-

No loss to State

2021/2022

National

 

Director

12

Irregular expenditure

Verbal warning

79,549.53

-

-

-

No loss to State

2021/2022

National

 

Director

12

Irregular expenditure

Verbal warning

380,341.36

-

-

-

No loss to State

2021/2022

National

 

Chief Director

14

Irregular expenditure

Verbal warning

1,221,311.36

-

-

-

No loss to State

2021/2022

National

 

Director

13

Irregular expenditure

Verbal warning

114,300.00

-

-

-

No loss to State

2021/2022

National

 

Admin Officer

10

Irregular expenditure

Verbal warning

9,800.00

-

-

-

No loss to State

2021/2022

National

 

Assistant Director

10

Irregular expenditure

Verbal warning

63,250.00

-

-

-

No loss to State

2021/2022

National

 

Chief Director

14

Irregular expenditure

Verbal warning

233,301.36

-

-

-

No loss to State

2021/2022

National

 

Director

13

Irregular expenditure

Verbal warning

96,250.00

-

-

-

No loss to State

2021/2022

National

 

Deputy Director-General

15

Irregular expenditure

Verbal warning

28,050.00

-

-

-

No loss to State

Total

           

1,330,139,023.02

555,636.18

9,142,360.44

2,486,644.21

 
                       

Table 1 above shows that the total number of financial misconduct cases for National Departments is 265 officials. The total amount lost due to financial misconduct in the National Departments is R1, 056,865,287.87. Only R555, 636.18 (0.05%) of the total amounts that was lost due to financial misconduct was recovered by the National Departments.

Eastern Cape Province

Table 2: Breakdown of figures in respect of reported cases of financial misconduct in the Eastern Cape Provincial Departments during the 2021/22 financial year

Financial Year

National/ Provincial

Department

Salary level of Employee Charged

Charge Preferred against the Employee as per the PSC's determination

Description of charges (provided by Department)

Finding

Sanction

Amount Involved

Amount recovered

Amount that will not be recovered

Amount outstanding to be recovered

Reasons for no recovery

2021/2022

Eastern Cape

Education

10

Irregular expenditure

financial mismanagement

Employee retired

N/A

-

-

-

-

The matter referred to SIU by Risk Management

2021/2022

Eastern Cape

Education

7

Irregular expenditure

financial mismanagement

Guilty

Final written warning and a fine of R7000.00

-

-

-

-

Case finalized

2021/2022

Eastern Cape

Health

12

Irregular expenditure

Irregular expenditure- Bid awarded to the bidder without a tax clearance certificate

Case withdrawn

N/A

295,900.00

-

295,900.00

-

The case was withdrawn due to a lack of sufficient evidence to charge the employee

2021/2022

Eastern Cape

Health

12

Irregular expenditure

Irregular expenditure-Procurement of IT equipment without SITA approval

Case withdrawn

N/A

263,942.46

-

263,942.46

-

No considered financial loss as the value for money was received

2021/2022

Eastern Cape

Health

13

Irregular expenditure

Irregular expenditure-Approval of overtime work without delegation

Case withdrawn

N/A

35,365.00

-

35,365.00

-

Case prescribed due to no charge laid against the employee

2021/2022

Eastern Cape

Health

13

Irregular expenditure

Irregular expenditure- Excess fuel and kilometers paid for hired vehicles

Case withdrawn

N/A

112,594.20

-

112,594.20

-

Employee found not responsible for the transgression

2021/2022

Eastern Cape

Health

13

Irregular expenditure

Irregular expenditure- Excess fuel and kilometers paid for hired vehicles

Case withdrawn

N/A

20,855.07

-

20,855.07

-

Employee found not responsible for the transgression

2021/2022

Eastern Cape

Health

11

Irregular expenditure

Irregular expenditure-Procurement by deviation not justified

Guilty

Written warning

249,027.30

-

249,027.30

-

Disciplinary sanction considered appropriate as services were rendered and value for money received

2021/2022

Eastern Cape

Health

11

Irregular expenditure

Irregular expenditure-Procurement by deviation not justified

Guilty

Written warning

249.027.30

-

249.027.30

-

Disciplinary sanction considered appropriate as services were rendered and value for money received

2021/2022

Eastern Cape

Health

12

Irregular expenditure

Irregular expenditure- services rendered without an order

Case withdrawn

N/A

15,199.62

-

15,199.62

-

Employee found not responsible for the transgression

2021/2022

Eastern Cape

Health

12

Irregular expenditure

Irregular expenditure- services rendered without an order

Case withdrawn

N/A

15,199.62

-

15,199.62

-

Employee found not responsible for the transgression

2021/2022

Eastern Cape

Health

7

Irregular expenditure

Irregular expenditure- services rendered without an order

Case withdrawn

N/A

15,199.62

-

15,199.62

-

Employee found not responsible for the transgression

2021/2022

Eastern Cape

Health

12

Irregular expenditure

Irregular expenditure-Procurement by deviation not justified

Case withdrawn

N/A

97,123.00

-

97,123.00

-

Employee found not guilty

2021/2022

Eastern Cape

Health

12

Fruitless and Wasteful expenditure

Fruitless and wasteful expenditure- Late cancellation of the event resulting in charges for accommodation

Case withdrawn

N/A

17,478.00

-

17,478.00

-

Employee found not responsible for the transgression

2021/2022

Eastern Cape

Health

13

Fruitless and Wasteful expenditure

Fruitless and wasteful expenditure- Payment for advert erratum incurred due to negligence

Case withdrawn

N/A

8,180.92

-

8,180.92

-

Employee found not guilty

2021/2022

Eastern Cape

Health

9

Fruitless and Wasteful expenditure

Fruitless and wasteful expenditure- Payment for advert erratum incurred due to negligence

Case withdrawn

N/A

8,180.92

-

8,180.92

-

Employee found not guilty

2021/2022

Eastern Cape

Health

7

Fruitless and Wasteful expenditure

Fruitless and wasteful expenditure- Payment for advert erratum incurred due to negligence

Case withdrawn

N/A

8,180.92

-

8,180.92

-

Employee found not guilty

2021/2022

Eastern Cape

Health

12

Irregular expenditure

Irregular expenditure-services rendered without an order

Case withdrawn

N/A

10,827.72

-

10,827.72

-

Employee found not guilty

2021/2022

Eastern Cape

Health

7

Irregular expenditure

Irregular expenditure-services rendered without an order

Case withdrawn

N/A

10,827.72

-

-

-

Employee found not guilty

2021/2022

Eastern Cape

Health

14

Fruitless and Wasteful expenditure

Fruitless and wasteful expenditure- Interest paid on late payment of AG invoices

Case withdrawn

N/A

22,250.19

-

22,250.19

-

Interest caused by budget constraints due to settlement of unbudgeted medic-legal claims

2021/2022

Eastern Cape

Health

14

Fruitless and Wasteful expenditure

Fruitless and wasteful expenditure- Interest paid on late payment of Telkom invoices

Case withdrawn

N/A

1,428,689.53

-

1,428.689.53

-

Interest caused by budget constraints due to settlement of unbudgeted medic-legal claims

2021/2022

Eastern Cape

Health

13

Irregular expenditure

Irregular expenditure-deviation not emergency

Guilty

Written warning

84,000.00

-

84,000.00

-

Disciplinary sanction considered appropriate as services were rendered and value for money received

2021/2022

Eastern Cape

Health

12

Irregular expenditure

Irregular expenditure-extension of contract above 15%

Guilty

Written warning

240,000.00

-

240,000.00

-

Disciplinary sanction considered appropriate as services were rendered and value for money received

2021/2022

Eastern Cape

Health

11

Irregular expenditure

Deviation not emergency

Not guilty

N/A

290,168.11

-

290,168.11

-

Employee found not guilty

2021/2022

Eastern Cape

Health

12

Irregular expenditure

Deviation not emergency

Not guilty

N/A

290,168.00

-

-

-

Employee found not guilty

2021/2022

Eastern Cape

Health

13

Irregular expenditure

Irregular expenditure-extension of contract above 15%

Case withdrawn

N/A

48,183,908.86

-

48,183,908.86

-

Case withdrawn due to ongoing investigation ordered by the former MEC for ECDoH on new SCM bid to renew security contracts

2021/2022

Eastern Cape

Health

12

Irregular expenditure

FW-Interest on late payment

Case withdrawn

N/A

602,142.00

-

602,142.00

-

Interest caused by budget constraints due to settlement of unbudgeted medic-legal claims

2021/2022

Eastern Cape

Health

14

Fruitless and Wasteful expenditure

FW-Interest on late payment

Case withdrawn

N/A

602,142.00

-

-

-

Interest caused by budget constraints due to settlement of unbudgeted medic-legal claims

2021/2022

Eastern Cape

Health

11

Irregular expenditure

Irregular expenditure-extension of contract above 15%

Not guilty

N/A

12,373.444.68

-

12,373,444.68

-

Employee found not responsible for the transgression

2021/2022

Eastern Cape

Health

11

Irregular expenditure

Deviation not emergency

Not guilty

N/A

7,201,777.51

-

7,201,777.51

-

Employee found not responsible for the transgression

2021/2022

Eastern Cape

Human Settlements

13

Irregular expenditure

Permitted irregular expenditure

Guilty

Written Warning

-

-

-

-

None

2021/2022

Eastern Cape

Human Settlements

13

Irregular expenditure

Permitted irregular expenditure

Guilty

Written Warning

-

-

-

-

None

2021/2022

Eastern Cape

Human Settlements

14

Irregular expenditure

Permitted irregular expenditure

Guilty

Written Warning

-

-

-

-

None

2021/2022

Eastern Cape

Human Settlements

13

Irregular expenditure

Permitted irregular expenditure

Guilty

Written Warning

-

-

-

-

None

2021/2022

Eastern Cape

Human Settlements

13

Irregular expenditure

Permitted irregular expenditure

Guilty

Written Warning

-

-

-

-

None

2021/2022

Eastern Cape

Human Settlements

8

Irregular expenditure

Permitted irregular expenditure

Guilty

Written Warning

-

-

-

-

None

2021/2022

Eastern Cape

Human Settlements

13

Irregular expenditure

Permitted irregular expenditure

Guilty

Written Warning

-

-

-

-

None

2021/2022

Eastern Cape

Human Settlements

14

Irregular expenditure

Permitted irregular expenditure

Guilty

Written Warning

-

-

-

-

None

2021/2022

Eastern Cape

Human Settlements

12

Irregular expenditure

Permitted irregular expenditure

Guilty

Written Warning

-

-

-

-

None

2021/2022

Eastern Cape

Human Settlements

13

Irregular expenditure

Permitted irregular expenditure

Guilty

Written Warning

-

-

-

-

None

2021/2022

Eastern Cape

Human Settlements

14

Irregular expenditure

Permitted irregular expenditure

Guilty

Written Warning

-

-

-

-

None

2021/2022

Eastern Cape

Human Settlements

14

Irregular expenditure

Permitted irregular expenditure

Guilty

Written Warning

-

-

-

-

None

2021/2022

Eastern Cape

Human Settlements

13

Irregular expenditure

Permitted irregular expenditure

Guilty

Written Warning

-

-

-

-

None

2021/2022

Eastern Cape

Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs

14

Irregular expenditure

Irregular expenditure - awarding of cotracts through deviation

Guilty

Written Warning

564,072.00

-

564,072.00

-

No loss to the state as the services were rendered and value for money achieved by the Department

2021/2022

Eastern Cape

Office of the Premier

14

Gross negligence

Gross misconduct

Guilty

Dismissal

25,103,049.00

-

25,103,049.00

-

The Employee was found guilty of Gross misconduct but there was no finding for her to pay the monies

2021/2022

Eastern Cape

Public Works & Infrastructure

5

Misappropriation and abuse

Abuse of state property

Guilty

Dismissal- employee appealed and the MEC reduced the sanction to Demotion

128,869.52

-

128,869.52

-

No recovery expected.

2021/2022

Eastern Cape

Public Works & Infrastructure

9

Misappropriation and abuse

Unlawful use of departmental property

Guilty

Dismissal- employee appealed and the MEC reduced the sanction to Demotion

115,138.67

-

115,138.67

-

No recovery expected.

2021/2022

Eastern Cape

Public Works & Infrastructure

10

Irregular expenditure

Contravention of SCM Policy

Guilty

Final written warning

112,000.00

-

112,000.00

-

The department did not incur financial loss.

2021/2022

Eastern Cape

Public Works & Infrastructure

7

Irregular expenditure

Contravention of SCM Policy

Guilty

Final written warning

Same as above

-

-

Same as above

The department did not incur financial loss.

2021/2022

Eastern Cape

Public Works & Infrastructure

9

Irregular expenditure

Contravention of SCM Policy

Guilty

Final written warning

Same as above

-

-

Same as above

The department did not incur financial loss.

2021/2022

Eastern Cape

Public Works & Infrastructure

10

Irregular expenditure

Incorrect bid award

Guilty

Final written warning

993,289.95

-

993,289.95

-

The department did not incur financial loss.

2021/2022

Eastern Cape

Public Works & Infrastructure

5

Irregular expenditure

Incorrect bid award

Guilty

Final written warning

 

-

-

Same as above

The department did not incur financial loss.

2021/2022

Eastern Cape

Public Works & Infrastructure

7

Irregular expenditure

Incorrect bid award

Guilty

Final written warning

 

-

-

Same as above

The department did not incur financial loss.

2021/2022

Eastern Cape

Public Works & Infrastructure

7

Irregular expenditure

Incorrect bid award

Guilty

Final written warning

 

-

-

Same as above

The department did not incur financial loss.

2021/2022

Eastern Cape

Public Works & Infrastructure

7

Irregular expenditure

Incorrect bid award

Guilty

Final written warning

 

-

-

Same as above

The department did not incur financial loss.

2021/2022

Eastern Cape

Public Works & Infrastructure

7

Irregular expenditure

Contravention of SCM Policy

Guilty

Written warning

24,800.00

-

24,800.00

-

The department did not incur financial loss.

2021/2022

Eastern Cape

Public Works & Infrastructure

8

Irregular expenditure

Contravention of SCM Policy

Guilty

Final written warning

 

-

-

Same as above

The department did not incur financial loss.

2021/2022

Eastern Cape

Public Works & Infrastructure

10

Irregular expenditure

Awarded bid irrespective of not meeting local content requirements.

Guilty

Final written warning

441,402.18

-

441,402.18

-

The department did not incur financial loss.

2021/2022

Eastern Cape

Public Works & Infrastructure

10

Irregular expenditure

Contravention of SCM Policy

Guilty

Final written warning

 

-

-

Same as above

The department did not incur financial loss.

2021/2022

Eastern Cape

Public Works & Infrastructure

12

Irregular expenditure

Incorrect bid award

Employee deceased

N/A

424,532.16

-

424,534.16

-

The department did not incur financial loss.

2021/2022

Eastern Cape

Public Works & Infrastructure

8

Irregular expenditure

Incorrect bid award

Guilty

Final written warning

411,111,14

-

411,111.14

-

The department did not incur financial loss.

2021/2022

Eastern Cape

Public Works & Infrastructure

11

Irregular expenditure

Incorrect bid award

Guilty

Written warning

 

-

-

Same as above

The department did not incur financial loss.

2021/2022

Eastern Cape

Public Works & Infrastructure

6

Irregular expenditure

Incorrect bid award

Guilty

Written warning

 

-

-

Same as above

The department did not incur financial loss.

2021/2022

Eastern Cape

Public Works & Infrastructure

5

Irregular expenditure

Incorrect bid award

Guilty

Written warning

59,765.50

-

59,765.50

-

The department did not incur financial loss.

2021/2022

Eastern Cape

Public Works & Infrastructure

9

Irregular expenditure

Contravention of SCM Policy

Guilty

Final written warning

5,045,571.53

-

5,045,571.53

-

The department did not incur financial loss.

2021/2022

Eastern Cape

Public Works & Infrastructure

13

Irregular expenditure

Services rendered before an order was generated

Employee resigned

N/A

5,012,321.53

-

5,012,321.53

-

The department did not incur financial loss.

2021/2022

Eastern Cape

Public Works & Infrastructure

9

Irregular expenditure

Contravention of SCM Policy

Guilty

Written warning

33,250.00

-

33,250.00

-

The department did not incur financial loss.

2021/2022

Eastern Cape

Public Works & Infrastructure

9

Irregular expenditure

Incorrect bid award

Guilty

Final written warning

1,544,239.30

-

1,544,239.30

-

The department did not incur financial loss.

2021/2022

Eastern Cape

Public Works & Infrastructure

9

Irregular expenditure

Contravention of SCM Policy

Guilty

Final written warning

Same as above

-

-

Same as above

The department did not incur financial loss.

2021/2022

Eastern Cape

Public Works & Infrastructure

12

Irregular expenditure

Contravention of SCM Policy

Guilty

Final written warning

489,567.56

-

489,567.56

-

The department did not incur financial loss.

2021/2022

Eastern Cape

Public Works & Infrastructure

9

Irregular expenditure

Contravention of SCM Policy

Guilty

Final written warning

 

-

-

Same as above

The department did not incur financial loss.

2021/2022

Eastern Cape

Public Works & Infrastructure

8

Irregular expenditure

Contravention of SCM Policy

Guilty

Final written warning

 

-

-

Same as above

The department did not incur financial loss.

2021/2022

Eastern Cape

Public Works & Infrastructure

7

Irregular expenditure

Services rendered without an order

Guilty

Final written warning

 

-

-

Same as above

The department did not incur financial loss.

2021/2022

Eastern Cape

Public Works & Infrastructure

13

Irregular expenditure

Contravention of Section 45 ( c) of PFMA 1 OF 1999

Guilty

Written warning

298,790,265.81

-

298,790,265.81

-

The department did not incur financial loss.

2021/2022

Eastern Cape

Public Works & Infrastructure

13

Irregular expenditure

Contravention of Section 45 ( c) of PFMA 1 OF 2000

Guilty

Written warning

 

-

-

Same as above

The department did not incur financial loss.

2021/2022

Eastern Cape

Public Works & Infrastructure

10

Irregular expenditure

Unauthorised expenditure, irregular expenditure and fruitless and wasteful expenditure

Guilty

Written warning

62,130.34

-

62,130.34

-

The department did not incur financial loss.

2021/2022

Eastern Cape

Rural Development and Agrarian Reform

13

Fraud

Fraudulent fuel claim

Guilty

One month suspension without pay and payment of full amount owed

4,614.31

-

-

4,614.31

Amount to be recovered disputed

2021/2022

Eastern Cape

Rural Development and Agrarian Reform

13

Fruitless and Wasteful expenditure

Willful mismanagement of state funds

Guilty

One month suspension and Final Written

895,505.00

-

-

895,505.00

Money recovered from employee is in dispute as it is not part of the sanction but was paid to the service provider without goods being delivered

2021/2022

Eastern Cape

Social Development

7

Fraud

Fraud

Guilty

Dismissal

18,400.00

-

-

18,400.00

None

2021/2022

Eastern Cape

Social Development

7

Misappropriation and abuse

Damage to Government property (damaging state vehicle as a result of an accident); Dishonesty and unauthorized used of government vehicle

Guilty

Dismissal

8,253.13

8,253.13

-

-

The employee has lodged an Appeal to the Executing Authority

2021/2022

Eastern Cape

Social Development

7

Fraud

Fraud

Guilty

Dismissal

14,700.00

14,700.00

-

-

None

2021/2022

Eastern Cape

Sports, Recreation, Arts, and Culture

8

Irregular expenditure

Selected a supplier whose directors are employed by the state

Guilty

Written Warning

7,770.00

-

7,770.00

-

Not provided

2021/2022

Eastern Cape

Sports, Recreation, Arts, and Culture

7

Irregular expenditure

Selected a supplier whose directors are employed by the state

Guilty

Written Warning

2,100.00

-

2,100.00

-

Not provided

Total

             

413,058,518.90

22,953.13

411,213,908.74

918,519.31

 

Table 2 above shows that the total number of financial misconduct cases for Eastern Cape Province is 80 officials. The total amount lost due to financial misconduct in the Eastern Cape Provincial Departments is R 712 215 502.30. Only R8,253.13 of the total amounts that was lost due to financial misconduct was recovered by Eastern Cape Provincial Departments.

Free State Province

Table 3: Breakdown of figures in respect of reported cases of financial misconduct in the Free State Provincial Departments during the 2021/22 financial year

Financial Year

National/ Provincial

Department

Position

Salary level of Employee Charged

Charge Preferred against the Employee as per the PSC's determination

Sanction

Amount Involved

Amount recovered

Amount that will not be recovered

Amount outstanding to be recovered

Reasons for no recovery

2021/2022

Free State

Economic Development, Tourism & Environmental Affairs

Acting Resort Manager

9

Irregular expenditure

Written warning

43,000.00

-

-

-

No loss was incurred by the department

2021/2022

Free State

Economic Development, Tourism & Environmental Affairs

Biodiversity Officer Control Grade A

10

Irregular expenditure

Written warning

340,000.00

-

-

-

No loss was incurred by the department

2021/2022

Free State

Economic Development, Tourism & Environmental Affairs

Trade Advisor

7

Fraud

Three months suspension without pay and Final Written Warning

48,995.00

-

-

48,995.00

Official yet to be consulted on the recovery process

2021/2022

Free State

Economic Development, Tourism & Environmental Affairs

Trade Advisor

7

Fraud

Three months suspension without pay and Final Written Warning

47,935.00

-

-

47,935.00

Official yet to be consulted on the recovery process

2021/2022

Free State

Economic Development, Tourism & Environmental Affairs

Trade Officer

7

Fraud

Three months suspension without pay and Final Written Warning

64,680.00

-

-

64,680.00

Official yet to be consulted on recovery process

2021/2022

Free State

Economic Development, Tourism & Environmental Affairs

Tourism Officer

7

Fraud

Three months suspension without pay and Final Written Warning

21,542.00

-

-

21,542.00

Official yet to be consulted on the recovery process

2021/2022

Free State

Economic Development, Tourism & Environmental Affairs

Admin Clerk

6

Fraud

Three months suspension without pay and Final Written Warning

99,385.00

-

-

99,385.00

Official yet to be consulted on the recovery process

2021/2022

Free State

Economic Development, Tourism & Environmental Affairs

Trade Advisor

7

Fraud

Three months suspension without pay and Final Written Warning

R76 885.00

-

-

76,885.00

Official yet to be consulted on the recovery process

2021/2022

Free State

Education

Driver

6

Misappropriation and abuse

Final written warning

-

-

-

-

No loss was incurred by the department

2021/2022

Free State

Health

Admin Clerk

4

Theft

Three months suspension Without Pay

-

-

-

-

No loss was incurred by the department

2021/2022

Free State

Health

Chief Director

14

Irregular expenditure

None

-

-

-

-

No calculated loss in excess of 15% was incurred. Department received value for money.

2021/2022

Free State

Health

Cleaner

2

Fraud

Dismissal

7,816.56

7,816.56

-

-

N/A

2021/2022

Free State

Human Settlements

Housing Technician

9

Gross negligence

Dismissal

84,890.19

-

84,890.19

-

The matter was not reported to Loss Control

2021/2022

Free State

Office of the Premier

Deputy Director

12

Fraud

Dismissal

89,166.00

-

-

89,166.00

Recovery processes not yet started

2021/2022

Free State

Office of the Premier

Senior Human Resource Office

7

Irregular expenditure

Verbal warning

33,900.00

-

-

-

No loss was incurred by the department

2021/2022

Free State

Office of the Premier

Director: UWCPD

13

Irregular expenditure

Written warning

654,303.34

-

-

-

No loss was incurred by the department

2021/2022

Free State

Office of the Premier

Chief Financial Officer

14

Irregular expenditure

Verbal warning

3,154,303.34

-

-

-

R600 000 to be recovered from the service provider

2021/2022

Free State

Office of the Premier

Director: Communication

13

Irregular expenditure

Verbal warning

874,325.00

-

-

-

No loss was incurred by the department

2021/2022

Free State

Office of the Premier

DirectorK Skills Development

13

Irregular expenditure

Written warning

3,634,000.00

-

-

-

R600 000 to be recovered from the service provider

2021/2022

Free State

Police, Roads & Transport

Examiner

6

 

Dismissal

-

-

-

-

No loss was incurred by the department

2021/2022

Free State

Police, Roads & Transport

Examiner

6

 

Dismissal

-

-

-

-

No loss was incurred by the department

2021/2022

Free State

Police, Roads & Transport

Provincial Inspector

6

Misappropriation and abuse

Final written warning

9,235.00

 -

9,235.00

Employer is in the process of deducting.

2021/2022

Free State

Provincial Treasury

Senior Admin Clerk

5

 

Counseling

1,120,419.07

-

-

-

No loss was incurred by the department

2021/2022

Free State

Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation

Communication Officer

7

Gross negligence

Final written warning

276.75

276.75

-

-

N/A

Total

           

10,328,172.25

8,093.31

84,890.19

457,823.00

 

Table 3 above shows that the total number of financial misconduct cases for Free State Province is 23 officials. The total amount lost due to financial misconduct in the Free State Provincial Departments is R 10,362,090.91. Only R 8,093.31 of the total amounts that was lost due to financial misconduct was recovered by Free State Provincial Departments.

Gauteng Province

Table 4: Breakdown of figures in respect of reported cases of financial misconduct in the Gauteng Provincial Departments during the 2021/22 financial year

Financial Year

National/ Provincial

Department

Position

Salary level of Employee Charged

Charge Preferred against the Employee as per the PSC's determination

Sanction

Amount Involved

Amount recovered

Amount that will not be recovered

Amount outstanding to be recovered

Reasons for no recovery

2021/2022

Gauteng

Agriculture

General worker

3

Theft

One month suspension and final written warning

-

-

-

-

N/A

2021/2022

Gauteng

Agriculture

Messenger

4

Gross negligence

N/A

-

-

-

-

N/A

2021/2022

Gauteng

Agriculture

Agriculture Advisor

7

Gross negligence

N/A

-

-

-

-

N/A

2021/2022

Gauteng

Agriculture

Scientist

11

 

Final written warning

-

-

-

-

N/A

2021/2022

Gauteng

Education

Deputy Principal

11

Fraud

R3,700.00 fine payable in 2 months

1,185,724.21

1,185,724.21

-

-

 

2021/2022

Gauteng

Education

Principal

12

Fraud

Dismissed

492,056.80

492,056.80

-

-

N/A

2021/2022

Gauteng

Education

Principal

12

Gross negligence

N/A

30,582.42

30,582.42

-

-

N/A

2021/2022

Gauteng

Education

Admin Clerk

5

Fraud

2 months suspension without pay.

13,000.00

3,000.00

-

10,000.00

N/A

2021/2022

Gauteng

Education

Educator

8

Fraud

R5000.00 payable in 8 months.

17,924.00

-

-

17,924.00

N/A

2021/2022

Gauteng

Education

Admin Clerk

5

Fraud

Dismissed

135,539.27

24,000.00

-

111,539.27

N/A

2021/2022

Gauteng

Education

HoD

16

Irregular expenditure

N/A

64,384.00

64,384.00

-

-

N/A

2021/2022

Gauteng

Education

Principal

11

Irregular expenditure

10,000.00 fine payable in 4 months

236,250.00

236,250.00

-

-

N/A

2021/2022

Gauteng

Education

Educator

8

Fraud

Dismissed

24,740.00

24,740.00

-

-

N/A

2021/2022

Gauteng

Education

Educator

8

Fraud

Charges withdrawn

24,740.00

24,740.00

-

-

N/A

2021/2022

Gauteng

Education

Principal

12

Fraud

Charges withdrawn

2,442,628.62

2,442,628.62

-

-

N/A

2021/2022

Gauteng

Education

Principal

11

Irregular expenditure

2 months suspension without pay.

24,367.40

20,292.20

-

4,075.20

N/A

2021/2022

Gauteng

Education

Admin Clerk

5

Fraud

1-month suspension without pay.

950.00

-

-

950.00

N/A

2021/2022

Gauteng

Education

Principal

12

Fraud

Dismissed

3,281,770.27

1,673,983.1

-

1,607,781.17

N/A

2021/2022

Gauteng

Education

Principal

11

Irregular expenditure

2 months suspension without pay.

-

-

-

-

N/A

2021/2022

Gauteng

Education

Principal

11

Fraud

Dismissed

11,000.00

-

-

-

N/A

2021/2022

Gauteng

Education

Principal

10

Irregular expenditure

Dismissed

1,768,311.36

920,416.36

-

848,895.00

N/A

2021/2022

Gauteng

E-Government

Deputy Director

13

Irregular expenditure

Not further action taken against the employee as his contract of employment ended.

27,241,000.00

-

-

27,241,000.00

N/A

2021/2022

Gauteng

E-Government

Acting DDG

14

Irregular expenditure

Dismissal

30,000,000.00

-

-

30,000,000.00

NIL

2021/2022

Gauteng

Health

Communication Officer

6

Theft

Final written warning

900.00

-

900.00

-

N/A

2021/2022

Gauteng

Health

Staff Nurse

5

Theft

Final written warning and 2 months suspension without salary

56.63

-

56.63

-

N/A

2021/2022

Gauteng

Health

Professional nurse (com serve)

6

Theft

Final written warning and 2 months suspension without salary

300.00

-

300.00

-

N/A

2021/2022

Gauteng

Health

Enrolled nurse

5

Theft

Final written warning

12.20

-

12.20

-

N/A

2021/2022

Gauteng

Health

Cleaner

Other

Theft

Final written warning

24.31

-

24.31

-

N/A

2021/2022

Gauteng

Health

Enrolled nurse

4

Theft

Final written warning

16.58

-

16.58

-

N/A

2021/2022

Gauteng

Health

Clinical associate

6

Theft

Withdrawn

744.54

-

744.54

-

N/A

2021/2022

Gauteng

Health

Professional nurse

8

Theft

Final written warning

17.38

-

17.38

-

N/A

2021/2022

Gauteng

Health

Material recording clerk

5

Theft

Final written warning

4.05

-

4.05

-

N/A

2021/2022

Gauteng

Health

Professional nurse

7

Theft

Final written warning

16.58

-

16.58

-

N/A

2021/2022

Gauteng

Health

Enrolled nurse

5

Theft

Written warning

16.58

-

16.58

-

N/A

2021/2022

Gauteng

Health

Enrolled nurse

5

Theft

Final written warning

46.20

-

46.20

-

N/A

2021/2022

Gauteng

Health

Staff nurse

6

Theft

Final written warning

25.00

-

25.00

-

N/A

2021/2022

Gauteng

Health

Cleaner

2

Theft

Final written warning

70.28

-

70.28

-

N/A

2021/2022

Gauteng

Health

Cleaner

2

Theft

Final written warning

49.40

-

49.40

-

N/A

2021/2022

Gauteng

Health

Admin Clerk

5

Theft

Final written warning

44.52

-

44.52

-

N/A

2021/2022

Gauteng

Health

Auxiliary nurse

5

Theft

Final written warning

69.04

-

69.04

-

N/A

2021/2022

Gauteng

Health

Enrolled nurse

5

Theft

Final written warning

19.46

-

19.46

-

N/A

2021/2022

Gauteng

Health

Medical officer

11

Theft

Final written warning

4,746.00

-

4,746.00

-

N/A

2021/2022

Gauteng

Health

Enrolled nurse

5

Theft

Final written warning

23.28

-

23.28

-

N/A

2021/2022

Gauteng

Health

Enrolled nurse

4

Theft

Final written warning

12.20

-

12.20

-

N/A

2021/2022

Gauteng

Health

Cleaner

3

Theft

Final written warning

24.31

-

24.31

-

N/A

2021/2022

Gauteng

Health

Enrolled nurse

4

Theft

Final written warning

16.58

-

16.58

-

N/A

2021/2022

Gauteng

Health

Clinical associate

9

Theft

Withdrawn

744.54

-

744.54

-

N/A

2021/2022

Gauteng

Health

Enrolled nurse

3

Theft

Final written warning

152.59

-

152.59

-

N/A

Total

           

67,003,120.60

5,468,814.61

6,895.62

 

N/A

 

Table 4 above shows that the total number of financial misconduct cases for Gauteng Province is 46 officials. The total amount lost due to financial misconduct in the Gauteng Provincial Departments is R67,003,121.02. Only R5,468,814.61 of the total amounts that was lost due to financial misconduct was recovered by Gauteng Provincial Departments.

KwaZulu-Natal Province

Table 5: Breakdown of figures in respect of reported cases of financial misconduct in the KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Departments during the 2021/22 financial year

Financial Year

National/ Provincial

Department

Position

Salary level of Employee Charged

Charge Preferred against the Employee as per the PSC's determination

Sanction

Amount Involved

Amount recovered

Amount that will not be recovered

Amount outstanding to be recovered

2021/2022

KwaZulu-Natal

Health

Chief Quantity Surveyor

12

Gross negligence

Final written warning

7,928.40

-

-

7,928.40

2021/2022

KwaZulu -Natal

Health

H.R Practitioner

8

Misappropriation and abuse

Final written warning and three months suspension without emolument

112,380.72

-

-

112,380.72

Total

           

120,309.12

-

-

120,309.12

Table 5 above shows that the total number of financial misconduct cases for KwaZulu-Natal Province is 2 officials. The total amount lost due to financial misconduct in the KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Departments is R120 309.12. No amounts that was lost due to financial misconduct was recovered by KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Departments.

Limpopo Province

Table 6: Breakdown of figures in respect of reported cases of financial misconduct in the Limpopo Provincial Departments during the 2021/22 financial year

Financial Year

National/ Provincial

Department

Position

Salary level of Employee Charged

Charge Preferred against the Employee as per the PSC's determination

Sanction

Amount Involved

Amount recovered

Amount that will not be recovered

Amount outstanding to be recovered

Reasons for no recovery

2021/2022

Limpopo

Transport and Community Safety

Director

13

Unauthorized Expenditure

Written Warning

190,000.00

-

190,000.00

-

No loss to the state

2021/2022

Limpopo

Transport and Community Safety

Deputy Director

11

Irregular Expenditure

Written Warning

2,089.00

-

2,089.00

-

No loss to the state

2021/2022

Limpopo

Transport and Community Safety

Admin Officer

7

No show for hotel accommodation

none

10,464.00

5,041.07

-

5,422.93

No loss to the state

 

Limpopo

Economic Development, Environment and Tourism

Admin Officer

8

Gross Negligence

Combination

43,116.50

-

-

43,116.50

No debt created

2021/2022

Limpopo

Economic Development, Environment and Tourism

State Admin Officer

8

Gross Negligence

Final Written Warning

34,369.37

-

-

34,369.37

Debt account opened

2021/2022

Limpopo

Education

Educator

7

Misappropriation and abuse

Dismissed

28,000.00

-

28,000.00

-

No legal ground to recover the money

2021/2022

Limpopo

Education

Educator

7

Irregular Expenditure

Fine

12,000.00

-

12,000.00

-

No loss to the state

2021/2022

Limpopo

Education

Principal

10

Unauthorized Expenditure

Three months suspension without pay

22,000.00

-

22,000.00

-

No legal ground to recover the money

2021/2022

Limpopo

Education

Principal

10

Misappropriation and abuse

Fine

5,404.00

-

5,404.00

-

No legal ground to recover the money

2021/2022

Limpopo

Education

Principal

10

Misappropriation and abuse

Dismissed

8,490.00

-

8,490.00

-

No legal ground to recover the money

2021/2022

Limpopo

Education

Principal

10

Irregular Expenditure

Fine

12,800.00

-

12,800.00

-

No loss to the state

2021/2022

Limpopo

Health

Senior Admin Assistant

8

Fruitless and Wasteful Expenditure

Final Written Warning

159.69

159.69

-

-

 

2021/2022

Limpopo

Health

Chief Prov Admin Clerk

7

Fruitless and Wasteful Expenditure

Final Written Warning

909.66

909.66

-

-

 

2021/2022

Limpopo

Health

Deputy Director

12

Fruitless and Wasteful Expenditure

Final Written Warning

4,519.17

4,519.17

-

-

 

2021/2022

Limpopo

Health

Deputy Director

11

Fruitless and Wasteful Expenditure

Final Written Warning

266.93

266.93

-

-

 

2021/2022

Limpopo

Health

Assistant Director

9

Fruitless and Wasteful Expenditure

Final Written Warning

10,780.43

10,780.43

-

-

 

2021/2022

Limpopo

Health

Deputy Director

11

Fruitless and Wasteful Expenditure

Final Written Warning

93.16

93.16

-

-

 

2021/2022

Limpopo

Health

Assistant Director

9

Fruitless and Wasteful Expenditure

Final Written Warning

1,252.27

1,252.27

-

-

 

2021/2022

Limpopo

Health

Admin Clerk

5

Fruitless and Wasteful Expenditure

Final Written Warning

212.35

212.35

-

-

 

2021/2022

Limpopo

Health

Snr State Accountant

8

Fruitless and Wasteful Expenditure

Final Written Warning

2,500.00

2,500.00

-

-

 

2021/2022

Limpopo

Health

Assistant Director

9

Fruitless and Wasteful Expenditure

Final Written Warning

3,128.18

3,128.18

-

-

 

2021/2022

Limpopo

Health

Director

13

Fruitless and Wasteful Expenditure

Final Written Warning

6,303.00

6,303.00

-

-

 

2021/2022

Limpopo

Health

Assistant Director

11

Fruitless and Wasteful Expenditure

Final Written Warning

4,312.00

4,312.00

-

-

 

2021/2022

Limpopo

Health

State Accountant

7

Fruitless and Wasteful Expenditure

Final Written Warning

98.39

98.39

-

-

 

2021/2022

Limpopo

Health

Snr State Accountant

8

Fruitless and Wasteful Expenditure

Final Written Warning

212.56

212.56

-

-

 

2021/2022

Limpopo

Health

Deputy Director

11

Fruitless and Wasteful Expenditure

Final Written Warning

2,021.20

2,021.20

-

-

 

2021/2022

Limpopo

Health

Assistant Director

9

Fruitless and Wasteful Expenditure

Final Written Warning

1,194.00

1,194.00

-

-

 

2021/2022

Limpopo

Health

Admin Officer

7

Fruitless and Wasteful Expenditure

Final Written Warning

438.00

438.00

-

-

 

2021/2022

Limpopo

Health

Prov Admin Officer

7

Fruitless and Wasteful Expenditure

Final Written Warning

1,194.00

1,194.00

-

-

 

2021/2022

Limpopo

Health

Director

13

Fruitless and Wasteful Expenditure

Final Written Warning

2,908.74

2,908.74

-

-

 

2021/2022

Limpopo

Health

Snr State Accountant

8

Fruitless and Wasteful Expenditure

Final Written Warning

1,410.30

1,410.30

-

-

 

2021/2022

Limpopo

Health

Snr State Accountant

8

Fruitless and Wasteful Expenditure

Final Written Warning

104.64

104.64

-

-

 

2021/2022

Limpopo

Health

Admin Officer

8

Fruitless and Wasteful Expenditure

Final Written Warning

11,151.48

11,151.48

-

-

 

2021/2022

Limpopo

Health

Admin Clerk

5

Fruitless and Wasteful Expenditure

Final Written Warning

69.80

69.80

-

-

 

2021/2022

Limpopo

Health

Senior Admin Assistant

8

Fruitless and Wasteful Expenditure

Final Written Warning

148.88

148.88

-

-

 

2021/2022

Limpopo

Health

Chief Prov Admin Clerk

7

Fruitless and Wasteful Expenditure

Final Written Warning

1,044.27

1,044.27

-

-

 

2021/2022

Limpopo

Health

Deputy Director

11

Fruitless and Wasteful Expenditure

Final Written Warning

6,589.81

6,589.81

-

-

 

2021/2022

Limpopo

Health

Deputy Director

11

Fruitless and Wasteful Expenditure

Final Written Warning

164.80

164.80

-

-

 

2021/2022

Limpopo

Health

Senior Admin Assistant

8

Fruitless and Wasteful Expenditure

Final Written Warning

1,219.19

1,219.19

-

-

 

2021/2022

Limpopo

Health

Assistant Director

9

Fruitless and Wasteful Expenditure

Final Written Warning

606.12

606.12

-

-

 

2021/2022

Limpopo

Health

Assistant Director

11

Fruitless and Wasteful Expenditure

Final Written Warning

3,335.28

3,335.28

-

-

 

2021/2022

Limpopo

Health

State Accountant

7

Fruitless and Wasteful Expenditure

Final Written Warning

98.39

98.39

-

-

 

2021/2022

Limpopo

Health

Snr State Accountant

8

Fruitless and Wasteful Expenditure

Final Written Warning

420.29

420.29

-

-

 

2021/2022

Limpopo

Health

Snr State Accountant

8

Fruitless and Wasteful Expenditure

Final Written Warning

407.40

407.40

-

-

 

2021/2022

Limpopo

Health

Deputy Director

11

Fruitless and Wasteful Expenditure

Final Written Warning

355.06

355.06

-

-

 

2021/2022

Limpopo

Health

Assistant Director

9

Fruitless and Wasteful Expenditure

Final Written Warning

385.54

385.54

-

-

 

2021/2022

Limpopo

Health

Snr State Accountant

8

Fruitless and Wasteful Expenditure

Final Written Warning

571.49

571.49

-

-

 

2021/2022

Limpopo

Public Works, Roads, and Infrastructure

Property Inspector

7

Gross Negligence

final Written Warning and 2 months suspension

3,588.00

-

3,588.00

-

Appeal outcome stated that no payment required

2021/2022

Limpopo

Social Development

Assistant Director

9

Fruitless and Wasteful Expenditure

Final Written Warning

6,210.33

6,210.33

-

-

Amount recovered

Total

           

449,117.67

81,837.87

284,371.00

   

Table 6 above shows that the total number of financial misconduct cases for Limpopo Province is 44 officials. The total amount lost due to financial misconduct in the Limpopo Provincial Departments is R449,117.67. Only R81,837.87 of the total amounts that was lost due to financial misconduct was recovered by Limpopo Provincial Departments.

Mpumalanga Province

Table 7: Breakdown of figures in respect of reported cases of financial misconduct in the Mpumalanga Provincial Departments during the 2021/22 financial year

National/ Provincial

Department

Position

Salary level of Employee Charged

Charge Preferred against the Employee as per the PSC's determination

Sanction

Amount Involved

Amount recovered

Amount that will not be recovered

Amount outstanding to be recovered

Reasons for no recovery

Mpumalanga

Education

Labour Practitioner

8

Receiving a bribe

Demotion from level 8 to 7

16,300.00

-

16,300.00

-

No loss to state

Mpumalanga

Education

Chief Works Inspector

8

Fraud

Two months suspension of salary

6,000.00

6,000.00

-

-

 

Mpumalanga

Health

Finance Manager

11

Gross negligence

Resigned

3,544,037.26

-

-

3,544,037.26

Employee resigned on 30/11/2021

Mpumalanga

Health

Chief Director

14

Gross negligence

Resigned

1,840,000.00

-

-

-

Resigned on 2/03/2022

Mpumalanga

Health

Admin Clerk

5

Theft

Dismissed

5,504.00

-

-

-

 

Mpumalanga

Health

Quantity Surveyor

11

Gross negligence

Dismissed

3,137,272.35

-

-

-

Dismissed on the 16/03/2022

Mpumalanga

Public Works, Roads and Transport

Operator

3

Theft

 

2,342.00

-

-

-

The employee passes on before the hearing was conducted

Mpumalanga

Public Works, Roads and Transport

Road Worker

3

Theft

N/A

17,981.42

-

-

-

Lack of evidence that implicates him

Total

         

8,569,437.03

6,000.00

16,300.00

3,544,037.26

 

 

Table 7 above shows that the total number of financial misconduct cases for Mpumalanga Province is 8 officials. The total amount lost due to financial misconduct in the Mpumalanga Provincial Departments is R 8,569,437.03. Only R6,000.00 of the total amounts that was lost due to financial misconduct was recovered by Mpumalanga Provincial Departments.

Northern Cape Province

Table 8: Breakdown of figures in respect of reported cases of financial misconduct in the Northern Cape Provincial Departments during the 2021/22 financial year

Financial Year

National/ Provincial

Department

Position

Salary level of Employee Charged

Charge Preferred against the Employee as per the PSC's determination

Sanction

Amount Involved

Amount recovered

Amount that will not be recovered

Amount outstanding to be recovered

Reasons for no recovery

2021/2022

Northern Cape

Economic Development and Tourism

Security Officer

3

Theft

Final written warning
Suspension without pay

4,000.00

1,999.98

-

2,000.02

Deductions are still in progress

2021/2022

Northern Cape

Education

Cleaner

3

Theft

Discharge

8,300.00

-

-

8,000.00

Not indicated

2021/2022

Northern Cape

Social Development

Social Worker

7

Gross Negligence

N/A

42,227.25

-

4,227.25

-

Amount was recovered from Insurance

2021/2022

Northern Cape

Social Development

Community Development Practitioner

6

Misappropriation and Abuse

Final written warning

-

-

-

-

Amount was not quantifiable

2021/2022

Northern Cape

Social Development

Social Worker

8

Gross Negligence

Written warning

46,214.29

-

-

46,214.29

HoD to approve debt recovery

Total

           

100,741.54

1,999.98

4,227.25

56,214.31

 

Table 8 above shows that the total number of financial misconduct cases for Northern Cape Province is 5 officials. The total amount lost due to financial misconduct in the Northern Cape Provincial Departments is R100,741.54. Only R1,999.98 of the total amounts that was lost due to financial misconduct was recovered by Northern Cape Provincial Departments.

North West Province

Table 9: Breakdown of figures in respect of reported cases of financial misconduct in the Limpopo Provincial Departments during the 2021/22 financial year

Financial Year

National/ Provincial

Department

Position

Salary level of Employee Charged

Charge Preferred against the Employee as per the PSC's determination

Sanction

Amount Involved

Amount recovered

Amount that will not be recovered

Amount outstanding to be recovered

Reasons for no recovery

2021/2022

North West

Agriculture and Rural Development

Chief Director

14

Fraud

Dismissal

6,600,000.00

-

-

6,600,000.00

Matter still in court

2021/2022

North West

Agriculture and Rural Development

Agricultural Advisor

8

Fraud

Suspension without pay

19,600.00

-

-

19,600.00

Matter referred for legal proceedings

2021/2022

North West

Education

Principal

10

Irregular Expenditure

Dismissal

323,368.07

-

-

323,368.07

Case still on appeal

2021/2022

North West

Education

Principal

11

Irregular Expenditure

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

he was found not guilty

2021/2022

North West

Health

Senior Provisioning Officer

8

Fraud

Dismissal

569,000.00

-

-

569,000.00

N/A

2021/2022

North West

Provincial Treasury

Driver

5

Misappropriation and Abuse

Final written warning

19,964.00

19,964.00

-

-

N/A

2021/2022

North West

Public Works and Roads

HoD

15

Irregular Expenditure

Dismissal

103,000,000.00

-

-

103,000.00

Chairperson pronounced dismissal only

Total

 

 

 

 

 

 

110,531,932.07

19,964.00

-

7,614,968.07

 

Table 9 above shows that the total number of financial misconduct cases for North West Province is 7 officials. The total amount lost due to financial misconduct in the North West Provincial Departments is R 110, 531 932.10. Only 19,964.00 of the total amounts that was lost due to financial misconduct was recovered by North West Provincial Departments.

Table 10: Breakdown of figures in respect of reported cases of financial misconduct in the Western Cape Provincial Departments during the 2021/22 financial year

Financial Year

National/ Provincial

Department

Position

Salary level of Employee Charged

Charge Preferred against the Employee as per the PSC's determination

Sanction

Amount Involved

Amount recovered

Amount that will not be recovered

Amount outstanding to be recovered

Reasons for no recovery

2021/2022

Western Cape

Agriculture

Agricultural Advisor

8

Misappropriation and abuse

Final Written Warning

-

-

-

-

N/A

2021/2022

Western Cape

Community Safety

Admin Clerk

5

Theft

Dismissal

-

-

-

-

N/A

2021/2022

Western Cape

Economic Development and Tourism

Supply Chain Management Practitioner

8

Fruitless and wasteful expenditure

Financial sanction

1,167.00

1,167.00

-

-

Amount deducted from Mr Buje's salary.

2021/2022

Western Cape

Education

Administration Clerk

5

Theft

Dismissal

640.00

640.00

-

-

Monies recovered in full

2021/2022

Western Cape

Education

Principal

11

Irregular expenditure

Final Written Warning and fine of 1 months salary

-

-

-

-

No loss suffered.

2021/2022

Western Cape

Education

Educator

9

Fraud

Dismissal

9,754.00

-

-

9,754.00

Employee to repay monies.

2021/2022

Western Cape

Education

Driver/Messenger

4

Fraud

Final written warning and one month's suspension without remuneration.

-

-

-

-

No loss suffered.

2021/2022

Western Cape

Education

Registry Clerk

5

Fraud

N/A

-

-

-

-

No loss suffered.

2021/2022

Western Cape

Education

General foreman

3

Theft

Dismissal

-

-

-

-

Employee returned jigsaw.

2021/2022

Western Cape

Education

Principal

10

Irregular expenditure

Final Written Warning and fine of 1 months salary

-

-

-

-

No loss suffered.

2021/2022

Western Cape

Education

Principal

11

Irregular expenditure

Dismissal

-

-

-

-

No loss suffered.

2021/2022

Western Cape

Education

Principal

11

Irregular expenditure

Final Written Warning

152,704.40

-

152,704.40

-

No loss suffered.

2021/2022

Western Cape

Health

Compliance Advisor

9

Misappropriation and abuse

Dismissal

63,475.00

-

-

63,475.00

Amount involved confirmed on 18 May 2022 to be recovered from employee pension with his permission.

2021/2022

Western Cape

Health

Administrative Clerk

5

Gross negligence

Final Written Warning

1,720.00

1,720.00

-

-

Amount fully recovered

2021/2022

Western Cape

Health

Professional Nurse

7

Misappropriation and abuse

Written warning

975.00

975.00

-

-

Amount fully recovered

2021/2022

Western Cape

Health

Administration Clerk

5

Misappropriation and abuse

Verbal warning

396.52

396.52

-

-

Amount fully recovered

2021/2022

Western Cape

Health

Administration Clerk

5

Misappropriation and abuse

Verbal warning

301.50

301.50

-

-

Amount fully recovered

2021/2022

Western Cape

Health

Administrative Clerk

5

Gross negligence

Final Written Warning

2,500.00

2,500.00

-

-

Amount fully recovered

2021/2022

Western Cape

Health

Administrative Clerk

5

Gross negligence

Written warning

2,500.00

2,500.00

-

-

Amount fully recovered

2021/2022

Western Cape

Health

Intern

4

Fraud

 

5,210.28

-

-

5,210.28

No jurisdiction employee is no longer employed at the Department due to contract expired.

2021/2022

Western Cape

Premier

Administration Clerk

5

Misappropriation and abuse

Two weeks suspension without pay Final written warning

-

-

-

-

N/A

2021/2022

Western Cape

Social Development

Social Aux Worker GR 1

4

Fraud

Dismissal

-

-

-

-

N/A

2021/2022

Western Cape

Social Development

Child Care Team G1

4

Misappropriation and abuse

Dismissal

-

-

-

-

N/A

2021/2022

Western Cape

Social Development

Social Work GR 1

7

Misappropriation and abuse

Two weeks suspension without pay Final written warning

10,176.65

10,176.65

-

-

N/A

2021/2022

Western Cape

Social Development

Monitoring Officer

8

Misappropriation and abuse

Final written warning and two weeks suspension without pay

13,412.83

13,412.83

-

-

N/A

2021/2022

Western Cape

Social Development

Transport Officer

7

Misappropriation and abuse

Dismissal

-

-

-

-

N/A

2021/2022

Western Cape

Transport and Public Works

Road Worker

2

Theft

Employee resigned before she could be changed.

-

-

-

-

N/A

2021/2022

Western Cape

Transport and Public Works

Provincial Inspector

5

Misappropriation and abuse

Two months suspension without pay Final written warning

-

-

-

-

N/A

2021/2022

Western Cape

Transport and Public Works

Provincial Inspector

5

Misappropriation and abuse

One month suspension without pay Final written warning

-

-

-

-

N/A

2021/2022

Western Cape

Transport and Public Works

Provincial Inspector

5

Misappropriation and abuse

One month suspension without pay Final written warning

-

-

-

-

Not indicated

2021/2022

Western Cape

Transport and Public Works

Provincial Inspector

5

Misappropriation and abuse

One month suspension without pay Final written warning

-

-

-

-

Not indicated

2021/2022

Western Cape

Transport and Public Works

Provincial Inspector

6

Misappropriation and abuse

Final written warning 3 months suspension without pay

-

-

-

-

Not indicated

2021/2022

Western Cape

Transport and Public Works

Provincial Inspector

5

Fraud

Dismissal

-

-

-

-

Not indicated

2021/2022

Western Cape

Transport and Public Works

Provincial Inspector

6

Misappropriation and abuse

Final written warning Three months suspension without pay

-

-

-

-

Not indicated

Total

           

264,933.18

33,789.50

152,704.40

78,439.28

 

Table 10 above shows that the total number of financial misconduct cases for Western Province is 33 officials. The total amount lost due to financial misconduct in the Western Cape Provincial Departments is R 264 933.18. Only 33,789.50 of the total amounts that was lost due to financial misconduct was recovered by Western Cape Provincial Departments.

End

31 October 2023 - NW3348

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Schreiber, Dr LA to ask the Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development

With reference to the reply by the Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure to question 2672 on 22 September 2023, what are the relevant details of her department’s plans to address the status of the committee assigned to clarify and designate ownership of Farm 1331 in Pniel, which initially started in 1991 but stalled due to the passing of the chairperson of the land committee; (2) whether the committee is defunct; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, (3) whether she will undertake to get the process moving again by constituting a new committee to resolve the issue and to ensure that the rightful owners of Farm 1331 are able to assume ownership and turn the land into productive use; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?

Reply:

(1) The Committee referred to was appointed by the Minister of Public Works in terms of the Land Titles Adjustments Act, 1979 (Act No. 68 of 1979) which has since been repealed and replaced with the Land Titles Adjustments Act, 1993 (Act No. 111 of 1993). In terms of the latter Act, the Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development may appoint a title adjustment commissioner in respect of one or more pieces of designated land to deal with the land in accordance with the provisions of Act 111 of 1993. The Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development has no obligation to address the status of the committee established by the Minister of Public Works in terms of the now repealed Act.

(2),(3) Falls Away.

31 October 2023 - NW3398

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Ceza, Mr K to ask the Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development

Whether she received any reports through the Commission for the Promotion and Protection of the Rights of Cultural, Religious and Linguistic Communities regarding the abuse of human rights in the farm areas of Emakhazeni Local Municipality, in Mpumalanga, where white farmers evict and deny burial rights of Africans on their farms; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details of (a) this matter and (b) the interventions she has made in this regard?

Reply:

No. The Department of Agriculture Land Reform and Rural Development (DALRRD) did not receive any reports through the Commission for the Promotion and Protection of the Rights of Cultural, Religious and Linguistic Communities regarding the abuse of human rights. However, DALRRD received seven eviction cases and one denial of burial rights case in the areas of Emakhazeni Local Municipality, in Mpumalanga. All these cases were referred to Legal Aid SA who took over the legal representation for people faced with eviction and or land rights violations:

Property Description

Parties to the Dispute

Type of Land Rights Violations

Departmental Intervention

Winnarspoort 350 JT

Mxolisi Zulu vs Teal Trout cc

Eviction proceedings in Court.

Appointed legal representative through Land Rights Management Facility (LRMF).

Portion 2 of the farm De Roodekop 350 JS

Welhemina Nomsa Zimu vs Nico Snyman

Eviction proceedings in Court.

Appointed legal representative through Land Rights Management Facility (LRMF).

Portion 10 of the farm Leeuwbank 427 JS

Sindane vs EXARRO

Eviction proceedings in court.

Appointed legal representative through Land Rights Management Facility (LRMF).

Portion 11 of the farm Farrafontein 349 JT

Kgagare vs Grant Roberts

Constructive Eviction.

Appointed legal representative through Land Rights Management Facility (LRMF).

Portion 1, 5, 16 of the farm Schoongezicht 364 JT and portion 18 of the farm Rietvlei 375 JT

Shongwe Family vs Botha

Eviction proceedings in court.

Appointed legal representative through Land Rights Management Facility (LRMF).

Remaining Extent of Portion 4 & 20 of the farm Schoonspruit 342 JT and Portion 61 of the farm Geluk 348 JT

Timani cc vs Dorricca Mashigo

Eviction case.

Upon receipt of this matter, our internal investigation discovered that Remaining Extent of Portion 4 and Portion 20 of the farm Schoonspruit 342 JT are privately owned by Timani cc and Portion 61 of the farm Geluk 348 JT is state land administered by the National Department of Public Works. Further investigations indicatesthat there was an eviction court order dated 14 November 2014 and DALRRD together with Legal Aid South Africa (LASA) will further investigate this matter for legal representation if necessary.

Portion 16 of the farm Farrafontein 349 JT

Annah Mthombeni vs Tambolt Farm cc

Refusal/Denial of burial; Denial of access to farm; Access to drinking water.

Appointed legal representative through Land Rights Management Facility (LRMF).

31 October 2023 - NW3410

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Komane, Ms RN to ask the Minister of Public Service and Administration

With reference to the report presented by the Auditor-General of South Africa before the Portfolio Committee on Public Service and Administration, where it was mentioned that her department still has not met the representation target of 35% for women and youth, yet the Republic has many qualified young persons and women who are unemployed, what (a) is the representation of women and youth in her department, (b) are the reasons that her department has not met the representation target and (c) time frames have been set for her department to meet the target?

Reply:

a) The representation of:

(i) SMS women in the department:

-As at 31 March 2023, the representation of women at SMS level in the department was 47,14% of SMS members, which is 2,86% less than the set national target of 50%.

-As at 30 September 2023, the representation of women at SMS level in the department was 52,90% of SMS members, which is 2,90% more than the set national target of 50%.

(ii) Youth in the department:

-As at 31 March 2023: Youth comprised of 16,45% of staff, which is 13,55% less than the set national target of 30%.

-As at 30 September 2023: Youth comprised of 15,48% of staff, which is 14,52% less than the set national target of 30%.

b) The reasons that the department has not met the representation target:

(i) SMS women in the department:

As there were no recruitment processes for SMS posts that were at the interview and nomination stages during the 4th quarter of the 2022/2023 performance cycle, no SMS posts were filled.

(ii) Youth in the department:

Youth is not a designated group in terms of the Employment Equity Act, act no 55 of 1998, as a result the department cannot put in place Affirmative Action Measures to promote the employment of youth as a targeted group as has been done with the appointment of Women into SMS posts.

(c) Time frames set for the department to meet the target

(i) SMS women in the department:

The target of 50% SMS women has been reached.

(ii) Youth in the department:

The department will continue to monitor youth representation as vacant posts are filled. A sustainable solution to the youth issue is a review of structure and creation of technical / operational posts in the structure and this is something being considered for the next term.

End

31 October 2023 - NW3156

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Buthelezi, Ms SA to ask the Ms S.A Buthelezi (IFP) to Minister of Human Settlements

For each province, (a) what total number of new housing projects have been established, (b) what is the name of each specified housing project, (c) what total amount has been spent on each housing project and (d) in which municipalities are such housing projects located?

Reply:

a) The total number of new projects across all provinces for the period 2022/23 financial year to date:

PROVINCE

Number

Eastern Cape

12

Free State

7

Gauteng

73

KwaZulu-Natal

94

Limpopo

184

Mpumalanga

133

Northern Cape

10

North West

8

Western Cape

33

TOTAL

554

b) Name of each specific housing project is attached as Annexure 1.

c) Amount spent on each housing project is attached as Annexure 1.

d) Municipalities where the housing projects are located are attached as Annexure 1.

30 October 2023 - NW3334

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Mhlongo, Mr TW to ask the Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture

(1). Who is collecting royalties due to (a) artists, (b) writers, (c) record labels and (d) publishers in the Republic. (2). whether his department has been informed that collecting societies, each dealing with various music rights namely the (a) Recording Industry of South Africa Audio Visual (RISA RAV) for music, videos and labels, (b) Composers, Authors and Publishers Association (CAPASSO) and (c) SA Music Performance Rights Association (SAMPRA) on behalf of record labels and performers, had the cash holdings available for distribution to members in the 1999-00 financial year up to and including the current financial year; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details; (3). whether he held a meeting with the executives of RISA RAV, CAPASSO, SAMPRA and the Southern African Music Rights Organisation since his appointment as the Minister; if not, why not; if so, (a) on what date and (b) what did they discuss?

Reply:

1. We have several Collective Management Organisations (CMOs) in South Africa, and all were established to represent their members on matters of management of their rights. The names of these CMOs are.

    1. South African Music Rights Organisation (SAMRO), which collects royalties on behalf of composers and authors (music creators).
    2. South African Music Performance Rights Association (SAMPRA) – collecting needle time royalties on behalf of recording artists and record labels.
    3. Recording Industry of South Africa (RISA) - collecting royalties for Audio Visual (RAV).
    4. Dramatic, Artistic and Literary Rights Organisation (DALRO) – responsible for licensing the use of published dramatic, artistic, and literary copyrighted works and distributing royalties.
    5. Composers, Authors, and Publishers Association (CAPASSO) – collecting mechanical rights on behalf of composers, authors, and music publishers.
    6. Association of Independent Record Companies (AIRCO) - collecting royalties for Audio Visual (RAV) on behalf of independent record companies; and
    7. Independent Music Performance Rights Association (IMPRA) – collecting needle time royalties for performers and independent record labels.

2. We do not have records or any information regarding cash holdings available for distribution to members that was made from the 1999 fiscal year up to and including the current fiscal year. You will appreciate that these organisations are independent structures reporting and/or accountable to their members in the main. Only two of these structures (SAMPRA and IMPRA) are required by the law to also account for the Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) which is under the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Competition. The current developments relating to the copyright amendment are proposing that all CMOs be accredited by the CIPC, and this process will allow all CMOs to account for the CIPC. We trust that this progressive Bill will be signed into law very soon.

Having said that, the customary practice is that unclaimed funds would normally be transferred into a separate account for a certain period normally for two or three years while searching for the rightful owners. The practice of holding undistributed money in a separate account until rightful owners come forward is a common global practice. If unclaimed, it is reallocated for distribution. The approach is designed to ensure that funds are safeguarded, and rightful recipients can claim what is owed to them. To simplify this, the approach is like the system adopted by the National Lottery, which is known for its transparent and fair distribution of unclaimed funds. In this regard, CMO organisations

can maintain accountability and avoid any misallocation or misuse of these resources. The system also provides a safety net for individuals or entities who may have overlooked or not yet claimed their entitlements.

3. Since taking office, I have engaged with various stakeholders, but notably, this has not extended to CMOs. The reason for this includes factors like the need for prioritisation of the stakeholder meetings given the demands on the ground and the fact that the government is already busy providing a comprehensive approach that will deal with royalty collection and distribution by amending the Copyright Act, a matter that has been welcomed by these CMOs and their respective members. Nevertheless, I acknowledge the importance of dialogues with CMOs and remain open to future engagements especially when unattended matters surface.

THANK YOU

30 October 2023 - NW3372

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Ngcobo, Mr SL to ask the Minister of Employment and Labour

Whether his department has any records of the total number of government officials who are involved in labour dispute matters such as suspensions and dismissals; if not, why not; if so, what is the breakdown of the total number in terms of (a) each department and (b) in each province?

Reply:

Hon. Ngcobo, there is a Department that is known as Department of Public Service and Administration (DPSA). It is the DPSA that may have the information that you are looking for. Information on all Government officials and all the departmets are collected and collated by the DPSA. My genuine and sincere advice is that kindly consider asking this question to DPSA.

30 October 2023 - NW3184

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Steenhuisen, Mr JH to ask the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation

What are the full relevant details of all persons who were issued with diplomatic passports (a) in the past three financial years and (b) since 1 April 2023?

Reply:

(a) The full relevant details of all persons who were issued with diplomatic passports may not be divulged in terms of the following:

Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996;

South African Passports and Travel Documents Act, No. 04 of 1994;

Identification Act, No. 68 of 1997;

Promotion of Access to Information Act, No. 02 of 2000;

Protection of Personal Information Act, No 04 of 2013;

South African Passport and Travel Documents Regulations, 1996;

Intelligence Services Act, 2002 (Act No 65 of 2002)

Intelligence Services Oversight Act, 1994 (Act No 40 of 1994)

(b) The full relevant details of all persons who were issued with diplomatic passports may not be divulged in terms of the following:

Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996;

South African Passports and Travel Documents Act, No. 04 of 1994;

Identification Act, No. 68 of 1997;

Promotion of Access to Information Act, No. 02 of 2000;

Protection of Personal Information Act, No 04 of 2013;

South African Passport and Travel Documents Regulations, 1996;

Intelligence Services Act, 2002 (Act No 65 of 2002)

Intelligence Services Oversight Act, 1994 (Act No 40 of 1994)

30 October 2023 - NW3243

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King, Ms C to ask the Minister of Human Settlements

With reference to temporary housing projects that have been initiated by the Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality (a) what is the total number of temporary relocation units (TRUs) that have been constructed in each temporary housing project, (b) what is the total cost of the specified TRUs and (c) who are the suppliers of the specified TRUs?

Reply:

(a)The total number of Temporary Relocation Units (TRUs) that have been constructed in each temporary housing project is 774. The breakdown of the project is as follows:

 

Housing Project

Number of TRUs constructed

Total cost of TRUs

Suppliers of TRUs

Mdantsane – Erven 81,82, 87 & 88

462 units

R29 771 742.00

The Provincial Department of Human Settlements appointed the Housing Development Agency (HDA) as the implementing agent.

The contractor appointed for the project is NJR Construction and the consultant is M Kona Consultants.

Fynbos TRUs

147 units

R7 728 000.00 (inclusive of VAT)

The first quotation received from Vitsha PM Consultants

R6 325 000.00 (VAT inclusive)

The second quotation received from SQT Construction and Civils

The Provincial Department of Human Settlements appointed Vitsha PM Consultants and SQT Construction and Civils.

Duncan Village (fire victims)

165 units

R9 031 375.65 (inclusive of VAT)

Sekhekhaya Enterprise was appointed by the Provincial Department of Human Settlements.

30 October 2023 - NW2912

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Mathulelwa, Ms B to ask the Minister of Small Business Development

What (a) has she found to have been the lessons her department has learnt from the COVID-19 period in terms of the role it should play in supporting informal traders in township and rural areas and (b) interventions has her department made to ensure that it would be in a better position to assist informal traders during a natural disaster?’’

Reply:

I have been advised that;

aThe key lessons learnt by the Department Small Business Development (DSBD) from the COVID-19 period in terms of its role in supporting informal businesses located in townships and rural areas can be categorised according to the needs of these businesses as short-term and long-term needs.

Short-term needs relate to the support that was required by informal businesses to recover from the impact of the COVID–19 pandemic and related lockdown measures which are:

  1. Financial support – more than half of informal business owners indicated that they were in need of financial support just to be able to remain in business.
  2. Support with marketing and customer acquisition – a large number of informal businesses sought ways to market their businesses and to increase their customer base under the prevailing circumstances.
  3. Help to comply with hygiene standards – many of the businesses were looking for ways to keep their businesses safe and hygienic and to comply with the COVID-19 regulations.
  4. Mentoring and training – some of the informal businesses that received support also requested to receive ongoing mentoring and further training.

Formal businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic were more likely to receive support from Government programmes while entrepreneurs in the informal economy relied mainly on Social Grants. Long-term needs indicated to us as the DSBD that the COVID-19 pandemic has opened multiple opportunities to strengthen informal and micro businesses in the long term in the following areas:

  1. Use of digital channels and technology – many informal businesses see potential in the use of social media for marketing but the high cost of data remains the leading obstacle.
  2. Collaboration with peers and more established organisations – many would like to sell products or services to more established businesses while others feel they will benefit from introductions and advice on how to work with them.
  3. Transitioning from the informal to the formal economy – many would register their informal businesses if it helped them to access funding and grow their customer base.
  4. Improve overall infrastructure and create an enabling environment – a number of informal businesses reported poor access to basic infrastructure while others reported challenges with authorities around places where they operate their informal businesses.

b) The COVID-19 pandemic has opened multiple opportunities to strengthen informal businesses in the long run. The Department continues to address the lessons learnt through its current programmes and by developing appropriate responsive interventions within the Small Business Development Portfolio (DSBD, Small Enterprise Development Agency and Small Enterprise Finance Agency) and through partnerships.

  1. The Department of Small Business Development designated the informal business sector as a significant contributor to the country’s gross domestic product (GDP), employment creation, sustainable livelihoods and local economic development in the country. The National Informal Business Upliftment Strategy (NIBUS) was developed as a responsive strategy to this position. The Strategy is aimed at supporting informal businesses, which are mostly based in township and rural areas, to ensure that they become part of the economic mainstream of the country and to receive all the necessary support to ensure their growth and well-being.
  2. The Informal and Micro Enterprise Development Programme (IMEDP), Shared Economic Infrastructure Facility (SEIF), Township and Rural Entrepreneurship Programme (TREP) and others are instruments of the Department that were developed as part of the Strategy continue to play a role in dealing with current challenges faced by informal businesses and in achieving the objectives of government where support to informal businesses is being prioritised. The instruments of the DSBD together with its programmatic interventions as implemented by the DSBD and its entities, Seda (non-financial support) and sefa (financial support) will continue to be positioned and used as interventions to ensure that the DSBD will always be in a position to assist informal businesses during natural disasters and at all other times.

30 October 2023 - NW3335

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Mhlongo, Mr TW to ask the Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture

(1). What were the findings of the investigations into the (a) Chief Executive Officer of Cricket South Africa (CSA), (b) his executive committee and (c) the members of the board of CSA. (2). (a) what were the findings of the investigations into the period of 2016 to 2018 where CSA lost approximately R270 million and (b) where are the specified findings accessible. (3). where can the review of the findings of the Fundudzi report that the Independent Board, which was formed during the stewardship and guidance of the former Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Mr E N Mthethwa, was tasked to conduct be accessed?

Reply:

CSA has provided the Department with the following responses.

1. (a), (b) and (c) Detailed findings are attached to the report that is accessible as per the link in point 3 below.

2. There were no specific investigations into the losses made as the losses were mostly operational, which included the attempted launch of a Premier Domestic T20 competition.

3. The information is available: Cricket South Africa | CSA ANNUAL REPORTS

https://cricket.co.za/csa-annual-reports/

The 457-page report is under: Full Forensic Report on the above online page/link.

THANK YOU

30 October 2023 - NW3241

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Myburgh, Mr NG to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation

What total number of water treatment and/or purification plants in the Republic are (a) fully compliant with all applicable legislation and (b) totally dysfunctional?

Reply:

The Department has conducted the Blue Drop audit/assessment in 2022/2023 and is currently in the process of finalising the Blue Drop report. The full Blue Drop report will be released by mid-November 2023. The assessments covered all 140 municipalities, and bulk water service providers.

The Blue Drop Watch interim report was released in June 2023 to keep the public and stakeholders informed on the current status of drinking water, and to provide the regulator with information to enact the appropriate enforcement and rectification interventions. The Blue Drop Watch Report focuses on the current condition of drinking water infrastructure and treatment processes from a technical perspective. This report gives an overview of the field work and technical assessments by Blue Drop inspectors during the period November 2022 to February 2023.

There are nine hundred thirty-five (935) water treatment works registered on the departmental system called Integrated Regulatory Information System (IRIS). During the Blue Drop Watch Report audit, 151 water supply systems were inspected {Technical Site Assessment (TSA)} as a representative overview of water supply systems.

The TSA has established that there were five (5) water supply systems found to be in a critical state of performance. The affected water services institutions where five (5) water supply systems were identified to be critical, were requested to submit corrective action plans.

a) Fifty-Four Water Supply Systems were found to have excellent or good states of performance (%TSA >80%) from the 151 inspected as indicated as Annexure A

b) Five Water Supply Systems were found at critical states of performance (%TSA <30%) from 151 inspected as indicated as Annexure B

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Annexure A

Fifty-Four (54) Water Supply Systems at excellent and good condition (%TSA >80%) from the 151 inspected

#

Province

WSA

WSP/ Water Board

TSA WTW

%TSA

1

EC

Ndlambe LM

 

Cannon Rocks/Boknes

92%

2

 

Kouga LM

 

Jeffreys Bay

91%

3

 

Nelson Mandela Bay MM

 

Linton

87%

4

 

OR Tambo DM

 

Thornhill

86%

5

 

Buffalo City MM

 

Umzonyana

85%

6

 

Chris Hani DM

 

Tsomo

85%

7

 

Buffalo City MM

Amatola WB

Nahoon

86%

8

 

Dr Beyers Naude LM

 

Graaf Reinet

80%

9

 

Joe Gqabi DM

 

Barkley East

83%

10

FS

Kopanong LM

 

Bethulie

95%

11

 

Matjhabeng LM

Bloem Water

Virginia

88%

12

 

Nala LM

Bloem Water

Balkfontein

82%

13

 

Tswelopele LM

 

Hoopstad

82%

14

 

Setsoto LM

Ficksburg

 

81%

15

 

Letsemeng LM

Jacobsdal

 

81%

16

GP

Emfuleni LM

Rand Water

Vereeniging

97%

17

 

City of Tshwane MM

Magalies Water

Cullinan

94%

18

 

City of Johannesburg MM

 

Illovo Command Reservoirs

89%

19

 

City of Ekurhuleni MM

 

Impala Park Reservoirs

84%

20

 

Emfuleni LM

 

Vaaloewer

81%

21

 

Midvaal LM

 

Vaal Marina

81%

22

KZN

Msunduzi LM

Umgeni Water

Umsunduzi

95%

23

 

Mhlathuze LM

Mhlathuze Water

Nsezi

90%

24

 

uThukela DM

 

Ladysmith

87%

25

 

Newcastle LM

uThukela Water

Ngagane

87%

26

 

Umzinyathi DM

 

Vants Drift

80%

27

LP

Lephalale LM

EXXARO

Zeeland

86%

28

MP

City of Mbombela

 

Nelspruit New

92%

29

 

Thembisile Hani LM

 

Bundu

88%

30

 

Steve Tshwete LM

 

Vaalbank

87%

31

 

Dr JS Moroka LM

 

Weltevreden

86%

32

 

Bushbuckridge LM

 

Inyaka

84%

33

NC

Tsantsabane LM

Bloem Water

Vaal Gamagara

94%

34

 

Hantam LM

 

Calvinia

94%

35

 

David Kruiper LM

 

AH September

84%

36

 

Karoo Hoogland LM

 

Sutherland Desalination Plant

80%

37

NW

City of Matlosana LM

Midvaal Water

Midvaal

95%

38

 

JB Marks LM

 

Potchefstroom

94%

39

 

Ngaka Modiri Molema DM

 

Mmabatho

88%

40

 

Rustenburg LM

 

Bospoort

81%

41

WC

City of Cape Town MM

 

Faure

98%

42

 

Cape Agulhas LM

 

Bredasdorp

96%

43

 

Drakenstein LM

 

Welvanpas

96%

44

 

Saldanha Bay LM

WCDM Bulk Supplier

Withoogte

95%

45

 

Overstrand LM

 

Preekstoel

94%

46

 

City of Cape Town MM

Overberg WB

Steenbras

93%

47

 

Swartland LM

WCDM Bulk Supplier

Swartland LM

92%

48

 

Breede Valley LM

 

De Koppen

90%

49

 

Bergrivier LM

 

Piketberg

88%

50

 

George LM

 

George New

84%

51

 

Theewaterskloof LM

Overberg WB

Ruensveld West

82%

52

 

Theewaterskloof LM

 

Grabouw

82%

53

 

Bitou LM

 

Plettenberg Bay

80%

54

 

Mosselbay LM

 

Kleinbrak

80%

Annexure B

Five (5) Water Supply Systems at Critical State (%TSA <30%) from 151 inspected.

#

Province

WSA

WSP/ Water Board

TSA WTW

%TSA

1

FS

Nketoana LM

 

Reitz

28%

2

 

Masilonyana LM

 

Winburg

30%

3

LP

Thabazimbi LM

Magalies Water

Thabazimbi

24%

4

NC

Kareeberg LM

 

Carnarvon Borehole

28%

5

NW

Dr Ruth S Mompati DM

 

Bogosing

18%

 

30 October 2023 - NW3217

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Mhlongo, Mr TW to ask the Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture

(1). (a) Who extended the invitation to Floyd Mayweather to attend the event where his department honoured the legendary boxers of the Republic including the late President Mr Nelson Mandela, (b) at which venue was the event hosted and (c) on what date did the event take place. (2). what (a) total number of guests attended the event, (b) total amount did it cost to host the event and (c) is the breakdown of the total cost in terms of the venue, sound and music and food. (3). (a) what are the full details of the company that received the tender, including its contact information and (b)(i) from which budget line item was the money sourced and (ii) for which financial year?

Reply:

The National Department of Sport, Arts and Culture did not fund this event, and would therefore not be in a position to respond.

30 October 2023 - NW3195

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Cachalia, Mr G K to ask the Minister in The Presidency for Electricity

(1) In light of his comments that the Republic could potentially face a grid collapse if efforts are not directed towards developing Eskom’s transmission capacity (details furnished), what is the scope of the planned upgrades to the transmission grid infrastructure, in terms of potential new grid network distribution; (2) with reference to the conservative estimates that show that the country needs to invest close to R254 billion in new grid capacity, what investment instruments and/or vehicles has the Government put in place to incentivise private sector participation in grid expansion? NW4268E

Reply:

1. According to regulatory requirements, Eskom Transmission publishes a Transmission Development Plan (TDP) every year, looking 10 years ahead. It identifies infrastructure required to (i) keep abreast of load growth, (ii) comply with reliability/redundancy requirements, (iii) meet new generation integration requirements, and (iv) replace assets that are at end of life.

In the TDP2022, Eskom identified 1 009 projects requiring development and execution. This comprises 207 expansion category projects and 802 refurbishment projects over this period. The identified scope in TDP2022 broadly involves building 14,218 km of powerlines and 122,669 MVA of transformation.

This infrastructure will be built in all provinces around the country, with the bulk being in provinces such as the Northern Cape, that have the greatest potential for renewable energy power plants

2. It is estimated that more than R390 billion will be required over the next decade to meet the demand for grid capacity, largely due to the increase in generation capacity through renewable energy projects following the various Bid Windows. Eskom’s current financial position places significant limitations on its ability to attract sufficient capital towards expanding the transmission grid, with the delivery of transmission infrastructure taking, on average, between 7 to 10 years. It is estimated this delivery rate needs to be scaled-up by eight times to connect the energy generation required for energy security by 2030.

It is anticipated that the transmission grid build rate needs to increase from 300km to 2300km per year with a greater rate of investment and delivery required through to 2050 (Centre for Sustainability Transitions, 2023).

The Ministry in the Presidency for Electricity co-hosted a Transmission Financing Seminar with the Johannesburg Stock Exchange and is currently finalising a cabinet submission on transmission financing pathways aimed at fast-tracking transmission infrastructure investments to support the anticipated growth in generation capacity and secure long-term energy security.

30 October 2023 - NW3268

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Shikwambana, Mr M to ask the Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation

(1)With reference to the Outcome 6: skills development support for entrepreneurship and cooperative development of the National Skills Development Plan Outcomes, (a) how long was the training accredited and (b) under which skills programme and/or qualifications; (2) whether each sector education and training authority traced the beneficiaries to ascertain the impact of the programme and the difference it has made in their lives; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?

Reply:

COMPILER DETAILS

NAME AND SURNAME:

CONTACT:

RECOMMENDATION

It is recommended that the Director-General sign Parliamentary Question 3268.

DR N SISHI

DIRECTOR–GENERAL: HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING

DATE:

PARLIAMENTARY REPLY 3268 IS APPROVED / NOT APPROVED / AMENDED.

COMMENT/S

DR BE NZIMANDE, MP

MINISTER OF HIGHER EDUCATION, SCIENCE AND INNOVATION

DATE:

30 October 2023 - NW3213

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Graham, Ms SJ to ask the Minister in The Presidency for Electricity

1) With reference to maintenance of electricity infrastructure, (a) on what date was (i) the maintenance philosophy model adopted by Eskom and (ii) was the model implemented and (b) how does the maintenance philosophy model differ from a planned maintenance model; (2) Whether the specified model has been adopted by and implemented at all power stations and across all electricity infrastructure in the Republic; if not, (a) why not and (b) on what date will it be implemented; if so, (3) Whether the model is being adhered to and implemented effectively; if not, what measures have been taken to ensure adherence and implementation; if so, what are the relevant details? NW4286E

Reply:

(1)(a) (i), (ii), (b) At the concept phase for each new power station, the maintenance requirements for each system and component are received from the Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs). These are adapted by Eskom to take Eskom-specific and environmental factors into account.

This results in a philosophy maintenance regime, which is implemented as the plant becomes operational, and which determines the required periodicity and scope of the various maintenance activities and outages. Thus, philosophy maintenance refers to these specified required maintenance activities while planned maintenance refers to all maintenance that meets the requirements to be considered as planned – typically 28 days’ notice – and includes all philosophy maintenance.

(2) All power stations have their own maintenance philosophy which is effective on commercial operations throughout the life of the plant.

(3) As part of continuous improvement, Eskom has adopted liability-based maintenance which also assists in managing the plant based on risk. This allows Eskom to better manage the plant risk based on the available funds to execute maintenance.

30 October 2023 - NW3218

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Mhlongo, Mr TW to ask the Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture

(1). With reference to the boxing awards that were honoured by Floyd Mayweather, what are the details of (a) the total amount of the incentive offered to the legendary boxers and (b) each legendary boxer who was a beneficiary. (2). (a) on what date did the tender go out, (b) what was the cost of the tender, (c) which advertising and/or media house was used for the tender and (d) on what date was the tender published. (3 what (a) was the closing date of the bids for the tender, (b) were the specifications of the tender document and (c) number of companies submitted bids for the service. (4). whether he will furnish Mr T W Mhlongo with a copy of the shortlisted companies that wanted to provide the service; if not, why not; if so, on what date?

Reply:

The National Department of Sport, Arts and Culture did not fund this event, and would therefore not be in a position to respond.

30 October 2023 - NW2754

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Krumbock, Mr GR to ask the Minister of Small Business Development

(a) What total amount did (i) her department and (ii) each entity reporting to her pay for printed copies of the integrated annual reports in the (aa) 2020-21, (bb) 2021-22 and (cc) 2022-23 financial years, (b) who were the suppliers in each case and (c) what total number of copies of the report were printed (i) in each case and (ii) in each specified financial year?”

Reply:

I have been advised that:

(i) Department of Small Business Development (DSBD) annual reports for printed copies:

Financial Years

(a) Amount

(b) Suppliers

(c) Number of Copies

(aa) 2020-21

R128 495,25

Shereno Printers CC

10 copies printed (240 pages +4pp Cover A4 Report pages per copies)

(bb) 2021-22

R74 800,00

Talking Heads Advertising (PTY)

10 copies printed (204 pages +4pp Cover A4 Report pages per copies)

(cc) 2022-23

R74 800,00

Talking Heads Advertising (PTY)

Order issued and not yet paid.

10 copies printed (204 pages +4pp Cover A4 Report pages per copies)

Total Paid

  1. R203 295.25

Total paid plus order issued not yet paid.

  1. R278 095.25

(ii) Small Enterprise Development Agency (Seda)

Financial Years

(a) Amount

(b) Suppliers

(c) Number of Copies

(aa) 2020-21

R 84,318.00

Msomi Puisano t/a Msomi Africa

200 print copies (210*210mm)

(bb) 2021-22

R 59 850,00

Blackmoon Advertising

100 print copies (210*210mm)

(cc) 2022-23

R 69 500.00

Kashan Advertising

100 print copies (270*270mm)

Total Paid

  1. R144 168.00

Awaiting the Service Provider’s invoice

  1. R 69 500.00

(ii) Small Enterprise Finance Agency (sefa)

sefa did not print Annual Reports over the financial years, 2020/21, 2021/22 and 2022/23. sefa used the services of Yes Direct Pty Ltd in FY2020/21 and Interactive Web Works (IWW) CC during FY2021/22 and FY2022/23 to layout, edit and design the Annual Report and produce the final Annual Report in electronic format.

Financial Years

(a) Amount

(b) Suppliers

(c) Number of Copies

(aa) 2020-21

R344 736.33

Yes Direct Pty Ltd

None.

(bb) 2021-22

R324 656.50

Interactive Web Works (IWW) CC

None.

(cc) 2022-23

R123 061.00

Interactive Web Works (IWW) CC & EPI Creative (Pty) Ltd

None.

Total Paid

  1. 715 392.83

Awaiting service provider’s invoice

  1. R77 061.50

30 October 2023 - NW3176

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Hlengwa, Mr M to ask the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation

In light of the current dramatic escalation in tension and the fact that the Republic no longer has an embassy in Israel, what are the full relevant details of how the Government provides support to South Africans in Israel who wish to return home?

Reply:

The South African Embassies in Tel Aviv (Israel) and Ramallah (Palestine) and the Consular Services at Head Office (DIRCO) are hard at work monitoring, collecting information and liaising with South African nationals who might be in distress and in need of consular services.

Since the conflict broke out on 7 October 2023, 120 South Africans in Israel and Palestine have contacted the respective SA Missions to inform them of their presence and expressing their needs. Several South African nationals had encountered problems flying out of Tel Aviv because of the interruption of air services after rockets were fired from Gaza into Israel last weekend. Distressed South African nationals in Gaza are on the United Nations (UN) rescue list and ready to be moved out of Gaza when the opportunity arises.

30 October 2023 - NW2670

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Van Dyk, Ms V to ask the Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture

Whether the Mzansi National Philharmonic Orchestra is renting any office space, if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, (a) from whom, (b) where are the offices and (c) what is the rental amount per month. 2. Whether The Playhouse company rents out any office space; if so, (a) from which entity and (b) what is the rental amount per month? NW3058E

Reply:

1. Mzansi National Philharmonic Orchestra is not renting any space from the Playhouse

2. Yes, The Playhouse Company does rent out office space

a) From which Entity

b) What is the rental amount per month?

Steel Drum Foundation

R1,997.02 per month

SAMRO

R3,811.50 per month

THE END

30 October 2023 - NW3240

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Myburgh, Mr NG to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation

What total number of wastewater treatment facilities in the Republic are (a) fully compliant with all applicable legislation and (b) totally dysfunctional?

Reply:

The Department has conducted the Green Drop (GD) audit which sought to identify and develop the core competencies that, if strengthened, would gradually and sustainably improve the standard of wastewater management in South Africa. The audit measures and compares the results of the performance of Water Service Institutions, and subsequently rewards or penalises)the institution based on evidence of excellence or failures when measured against the defined standards. The Green Drop report was released in June 2022 indicating the following:

(a) The total number of Wastewater Treatment facilities that are in excellent and good state (GD score >80%) in the Republic are 119 as indicated in Annexure A.

(b) The total number of Wastewater Treatment facilities that are in a critical state GD score <31% in the Republic are 334 as indicated in Annexure B.

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ANNEXURE A

LIST OF WASTEWATER SYSTEMS PERFORMED EXCELLENT AND GOOD ACCORDING TO THE GREEN DROP 2022 REPORT

Water Service Institutions

Wastewater Treatment Works with GD score >80%

Western Cape

74

Witzenberg LM

Ceres

 

Op die berg

 

Tulbach

 

Wolsely

Bitou LM

Plettenberg-Bitou

 

Kurland

Drakenstein LM

Hermon

 

Paarl

 

Wellington

 

Saron

 

Gouda

 

Kliprug-Pearl Valley-Val de Vie

Saldanha Bay LM

Hopefield

 

St Helena Bay

 

Langebaan

 

Paternoster

 

Saldanha

 

Shellypoint

 

Vredenburg

City of Cape Town MM

 

 

Green Point Outfall

 

Houtbay

 

Philadelphia

 

Wesfleur Domestic

 

Westfleur Industrial

 

Athlone

 

Macassar-Strand

 

Mitchells Plain

 

Borcherd's Quarry

 

Potsdam-Milnerton

 

Melkbosstrand

 

Fisantekraal

 

Zandvliet

 

Gordons Bay

 

Cape Flats

 

Belville

 

Kraaifontein

 

Klipheuwel

 

Scottsdene

 

Camps Bay

 

Llandudno

 

Oudekraal

 

Simons Town

 

Wildevoëlsvlei

 

Millerspoint

Mossel Bay LM

Herbertsdale

 

Mossel Bay-Hartenbos

 

Brandwag

 

Friemersheim Western Works

Overstrand LM

Gansbaai

 

Stanford

 

Hermanus

 

Hawston

 

Kleinmond

 

Pearly Beach

Swartland LM

Riebeeck Valley

 

Chartsworth

 

Malmesbury-Abbotsdale

 

Kalbaskraal

 

Darling

 

Moreesburg

Breede Valley LM

Worcester

Berg River LM

Poterville

George LM

Herolds Bay

Stellenbosch LM

Stellenbosch

 

Wemmershoek

 

Pniel

 

Klapmuts

Theewaterskloof LM

Caledon

 

Botriver

 

Grabouw

 

Riviersondererend

 

Genadendal

 

Villiersdorp

 

Greyton

GAUTENG

20

City of Ekurhuleni MM

Rondebult

 

Herbert Bickley

 

JP Marais

 

Esther Park

 

Carl Grundling

 

Daveyton

 

Tsakane

 

Hartebeesfontein

 

Welgedacht

 

Benoni

 

Rynfield

 

Ancor

 

Waterval

 

Jan Smuts

 

Vlaakplats

 

Dekema

 

Olifantsfontein

City of Johannesburg MM

Driefontein

Lesedi LM

Ratanda

 

Heidelburg

KWAZULU NATAL

17

iLembe DM

Frasers

 

Shakaskraal

uMgungundlovu DM

 

Cool Air

 

Camperdown

 

Appelbosch Hospital

 

Richmond

 

Mpofana (Mooi River)

 

Howick

Harry Gwala DM

Ixopo

Ethekwini MM

Umdloti

 

Genazzano

 

Verulum

 

Phoenix

 

Dasenhoek

 

Kingsburgh

 

Magabeni

Msunduzi LM

Lynnfield Park

NORTHWEST

1

J B Marks

Potchefstroom

MPUMALANGA

7

Steve Tshwete LM

KwaZamokuhle-Hendrina

 

Blinkpan-Mine village

 

Komati

 

Boskrans

MBOMBELA MM

Kingstonvale

 

Kanyamazane

 

Matsulu

 

ANNEXURE B

LIST OF CRITICAL WASTEWATER SYSTEM AS INDICATED IN THE 2022 GREEN DROP REPORT

WSIs Water Service Institutions

Wastewater Treatment Works with GD score <31%

WESTERN CAPE PROVINCE

18

Beaufort West LM

Murraysburg

Langeburg LM

Robertson

Hessequa LM

Garcia

Kannaland LM

 

Ladismith

 

Calitzdorp

 

Van Wyksdorp

 

Zoar

Matzikama LM

 

 

 

Vredendal North

 

Strandfontein

 

Van Rhynsdorp

 

Rietpoort

 

Nuwerus

Prince Albert LM

 

 

Prince Albert

 

Klaarstroom

 

Leeugamka

Swellendam LM

 

 

Buffelsjagsrivier

 

Barrydale

 

Klipperivier

EASTERN CAPE PROVINCE

48

Alfred Nzo DM

Cedarville

Blue Crane LM

Cookhouse

 

Pearston

 

Somerset East

Dr Beyers Naude LM

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Graaf Reinet

 

Aberdeen

 

Nieu Bethesda

 

Jansenville

 

Klipplaats

 

Steytleville

 

Willowmore

 

Rietbron

Chris Hani DM

 

Dordrect

 

Lady Frere

Kouga LM

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hankey

 

Kruisfontein

 

Loerie

 

Humansdorp

 

St Francis Bay

 

Jeffreys Bay

 

Thornhill

KouKamma LM

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Coldstream 1

 

Misgund

 

Sandrift-Mandela Park-Nompumelelo

 

Storms River West

 

Woodlands

 

Clarkson

 

Kareedouw-Melkhoutskraal

 

Joubertina-Twee Riviere-Ravinia

 

Krakeel River

 

Louterwater

 

Blikkiesdorp

 

Coldstream 2 / Laurel Ridge

Makana LM

 

Mayfield

 

Belmont Valley

 

Alicedale

Ndlambe LM

 

 

 

 

Alexandria-KwaNonkqubela

 

Bathurst-Nolukhanyo

 

Port Alfred

 

Boesmans River Mouth-Marcelle

 

Ekuphunleni-Kenton on Sea

 

Rosehill Mall

OR Tambo DM

 

Tsolo

 

Port St Johns

Sundays River Valley LM

 

 

Enon-Bethesda

 

Addo

 

Kirkwood

 

Paterson

NORTHERN CAPE PROVINCE

59

Dikgatlong LM

 

 

Delportshoop-Longlands

   
 

Barkley West

 

Windsorton

Emthanjeni LM

 

 

Britstown

 

De Aar

 

Hanover

Ga-Segonyana LM

 

Kuruman

 

Mothibistad

Gamagara LM

 

 

Dibeng

 

Olifantshoek

 

Kathu

Hantam LM

Brandvlei

Joe Morolong LM

 

Van Zylrust

 

Hotazel

Kamiesberg LM

 

Garies

 

Kamieskroon

Kareeberg LM

 

Vosburg

 

Vanwyksvlei

Karoo Hoogland LM

 

 

Fraserburg

 

Sutherland

 

Williston

Kgatelopele LM

Danielskuil

Khai-Ma LM

 

 

Pofadder

 

Aggenys

 

Pella

 

Onseepkans

!Kai !Garib LM

 

 

 

Kakamas

 

Kenhardt

 

Keimoes

 

Vredesvallei

!Kheis LM

 

 

 

 

Brandboom

 

Groblershoop

 

Wegdraai

 

Topline

 

Grootdrink

Magareng LM

Warrenton

Nama Khoi LM

 

 

 

 

 

Carolusberg

 

Concordia

 

Nababeep

 

Okiep

 

Springbok

 

Kommagas

Phokwane LM

 

 

Hartswater

 

Jan Kempdorp

 

Pampierstad

Renosterberg LM

 

 

Petrusville

 

Vanderkloof

 

Philipstown

Richtersveld LM

Port Nolloth

Siyancuma LM

 

Griekwastad

 

Schmidtsdrift

Sol Plaatjie LM

Richie-Rietvale

Tsantsabane LM

Jenhaven

Ubuntu LM

 

 

Loxton

 

Richmond

 

Victoria West

Umsobomvu LM

 

 

Colesburg

 

Norvalspont

 

Noupoort

GAUTENG PROVINCE

9

City of Tshwane Metro

Klipgat

Lesedi LM

Devon

Rand West LM

 

Randfontein

 

Hannes van Niekerk

Merafong LM

 

 

 

Khutsong

   
 

Kokosi-Fochville

 

Murray & Roberts

 

Wedela

 

Welverdiend

KWAZULU NATAL PROVINCE

20

Amajuba DM

Durnacol

uMkhanyakude DM

 

 

 

 

 

 

St Lucia

 

Bethesda-Ubombo

 

Hluhluwe

 

Ingwavuma-Mosvold

 

Mtubatuba

 

Hlabisa Hospital

 

Mseleni Hospital

Umzinyathi DM

 

 

 

 

Dundee

 

Nqutu Ponds

 

Pomeroy

 

Tugela Ferry

 

Greytown

Zululand DM

 

 

 

 

 

 

Vryheid-Klipfontein

 

Coronation

 

Cliffdale - Vrede

 

Mlokothwa

 

Nkongolwane

 

Enyathi

 

Hlobane

FREE STATE PROVINCE

64

Kopanong LM

 

 

 

Fauresmith

 

Gariep Dam

 

Jagersfontein

 

Reddersburg

Letsemeng LM

 

Koffiefontein

 

Oppermansgronde

Mafube LM

 

 

 

 

Namahadi

 

Villiers/Qalabotjha

 

Frankfort

 

Tweeling

 

Cornelia

Maluti-a-Phofung LM

 

 

 

 

 

 

Elandsriver

 

Kestell

 

Makwane/Matsegeng

 

Moeding

 

Phuthaditjhaba

 

Tshiame

 

Wilge/Harrismith

Mangaung LM

 

 

 

 

 

BFN - Northern Works

 

BFN-Bloemdustria

 

Soutpan

 

Dewetsdorp

 

Van Stadensrus

 

Wepener

Mantsopa LM

 

 

Excelsior

 

Ladybrand

 

Tweespruit

Masilonyana LM

 

 

Brandfort

 

Theunissen-Masilo

 

Winburg

Matjhabeng LM

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Allanridge

 

Hennenman

 

Mmamahabane

 

Odendaalsrus

 

Phomolong

 

Thabong

 

Theronia

 

Ventersburg

 

Virginia

 

Witpan

Mohokare LM

 

Rouxville

 

Smithfield

 

Zastron

Nala LM

 

 

Bothaville

 

Wesselsbron

 

Monyakeng

Ngwathe LM

 

 

 

Parys

 

Vredefort

 

Koppies

 

Heilbron

 

Edenville

Nketoana LM

Lindley/Ntha

Phumulela LM

 

Vrede

 

Warden

 

Memel

Setsoto LM

 

 

Ficksburg

 

Clocolan

 

Marquard New

Tswelopele LM

Hoopstad

Moqhaka LM

 

 

Kroonstad

 

Steynsrus

 

Viljoenskroon

Metsimaholo LM

Deneysville-Refengkgotso

 

Oranjeville

LIMPOPO PROVINCE

50

Bela Bela LM

Pienaars Rivier

 

Raduim

Capricorn DM

Senwabarwana Ponds

 

Mogwadi Ponds

Greater Sekhukhune DM

Dennilton

 

Motetema Ponds

 

Roosenekal

 

Monsterlus-Hlogotlou

 

Elandkraal

 

Leeufontein-Mokganyak

 

Phokwane Ponds

 

Nebo Ponds

 

Mecklenburg-Moroke Ponds

 

Tubatse Ponds

 

Mapodile

 

Penge

Lephalale LM

Witpoort

 

Zongesien

Modimolle-Mookgopong LM

Vaalwater-Mabatlane

 

Mookgophong Naboomspruit

 

Roedtan-Thusang Ponds

Mogalakwena LM

Mokopane Old & New

 

Mosadi Ponds

 

Rebone Ponds

Mopani DM

Giyani

 

Ga-Kgapane

 

Senwamokgope Ponds

 

Phalaborwa

 

Namakgale

 

Lulekane

 

Lenyenye

 

Nkowankowa

Polokwane LM

Seshego

 

Mankweng

Thabazimbi LM

Thabazimbi

 

Northam

 

Rooiberg

Vhembe DM

Rietvlei

 

Louis Trichardt-Makhado

 

Biaba-Dzanani Ponds (Makhado)

 

Hlanganani Ponds

 

Vleifontein Ponds

 

Vuwani Ponds

 

Waterval-Makhado

 

Mutale Ponds

 

Malameule

 

Tsifulananie Ponds

 

Mhinga

 

Musina

 

Nancefield

MPUMALANGA PROVINCE

33

Albert Luthuli LM

Mpuluzi-Mayflower

 

Elukwatini-Eerstehoek

 

Ekulendeni-Kromdraai

 

Badplaas

 

Carolina

Bushbuckridge LM

Dwarsloop

 

Maviljan

 

Tintswalo

 

Mkhuhlu

 

Thulamahashe

Emalahleni LM

Thubelihle

Lekwa LM

Standerton

 

Morgenzon

Thaba Chweu LM

Lydenburg

 

Sabie

 

Graskop

 

Coromandel

Msukaligwa LM

 

 

 

 

 

Breyton Ponds

 

KwaZanele-Breyton AS

 

Ermelo New

 

Lothair

 

Chrissiesmeer

 

Davel

 

Sheepmoor

Dipaleseng LM

Balfour

 

Grootvlei Eskom

 

Greylingstad

 

Grootvlei Mine

Pixley Ka Seme LM

Amersfoort

 

Perdekop

 

Volksrust

 

Vukuzakhe

 

Wakkerstroom

NORTHWEST PROVINCE

33

Dr Ruth Segomotso Mompati

Vryburg

 

Schweizer Reneke

 

Stella

 

Taung Hospital

 

Taung Station

 

Diplankeni/Mogogong

 

Maganeng/Pudimoe

 

Reivilo

Kgetleng River LM

Koster AS

 

Swartruggens

 

Koster Ponds

 

Mazista

Madibeng LM

Mothotlung

 

Eagles Landing

 

Sunway

Maquassi Hills LM

Leeudoringstad

 

Wolmaranstad

Moretele LM

Swartdam

Moses Kotane LM

Mogwase

 

Madikwe

Ngaka Modiri Molema DM

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Coligny

 

Lichtenburg

 

Itsoseng

 

Mahikeng

 

Mmabatho

 

Lehurutshe-Welbedacht

 

Zeerust

 

Delareyville

 

Sannieshof

 

Ottosdal

 

Atamelang

 

Groot Marico

 

Itekeng Ponds

Grand total

334

30 October 2023 - NW3211

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Graham, Ms SJ to ask the Minister in The Presidency for Electricity

(1) What (a) is the projected total cost of the temporary repairs to the flue ducts of the Kusile Power Station to get Units 1, 2 and 3 online and (b) effect will the temporary repairs have on emissions from the specified units; (2) Whether Eskom has received a waiver on the emissions in terms of the commitment to the reduction of sulphur dioxide emissions; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details; (3) What is the projected cost (a) to address the design defect at Kusile Power Station and (b) for permanent repairs to the flue ducts to ensure optimal usage of the gas desulphurisation plant? NW4284E

Reply:

(1)(a) The projected cost for the temporary stacks is estimated at R700 million excluding the operating and maintenance costs.

b) The construction of the temporary stacks for Units 1, 2 and 3 means that the flue gas from these units will not go through the flue gas desulphurisation plants, which reduces Sulphur dioxide levels. The Sulphur dioxide emissions from the temporary stack will thus be higher than would have been the usual case for these units.

The temporary stacks are built after the fabric filter plants and main boilers. As such, the particulate matter and nitrogen oxide levels of the units with the temporary stacks are no different from what they would have been in normal operations.

(2) To operate the temporary stacks with the higher than usual Sulphur dioxide levels, Eskom applied to the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and Environment (DFFE) for a postponement from the Minimum Emissions Standards (MES) published in terms of the National Environmental Management Air Quality Act (NEMAQA). Eskom received a postponement decision from the DFFE

on 5 June 2023. The Nkangala District Municipality issued a revised Atmospheric Emission Licence (AEL) reflecting the postponement on 13 June 2023. The applicable AEL limits for the temporary stacks are thus: particulate matter – 50 mg/Nm3, nitrogen oxide – 750 mg/Nm3 and Sulphur dioxide – 3500 mg/Nm3 (all measured at a 24-hour daily average)

Four parties appealed the MES decision, and three appealed the AEL decision. The Minister ruled on the MES appeals on 26 September 2023, allowing Eskom to proceed subject to three revised conditions. The District Municipality ruled on the AEL appeals on 28 September 2023, accepting the Minister's decision and allowing the project to proceed.

A key consideration in the process was that Eskom must ensure that the operation of the temporary stacks did not result in any health impacts on surrounding communities. The authorities approved Eskom’s plan to monitor and mitigate air quality impacts from Kusile on 18 September 2023. Eskom is implementing the approved plan.

(3) (a) There is no design defect associated with the existing West Chimney failure. The duct failure occurred due to overloading of the chimney flues and inlet duct. The repair is to restore the chimney to its original condition or as close as possible.

b) The projected cost for repairing the West Chimney will only be known once the stabilisation of the flues has been achieved.

30 October 2023 - NW2676

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Kruger, Mr HC to ask the Minister of Small Business Development

Whether, in light of the Auditor-General’s 2020/2021 report revealing that 84% of municipalities fail to adhere to the standard 30-day payment guideline which puts immense financial strain on small companies, sole proprietors and cooperatives, her department has undertaken an in-depth analysis of the potential job losses and economic dislocation, the failure could engender within the specified economic units; if not, why not; if so, what (a) are the pertinent details of the findings and (b) plans does her department have to support these entities, considering the cash flow difficulties they face due to late payments from municipalities?”

Reply:

I have been advised that:

a) The Department of Small Business Development (DSBD) has not undertaken an in-depth analysis of the potential job losses and economic dislocations caused by the failure of municipalities to pay service providers within the prescribed 30 days payment period.

However, the Department has prioritised the research and investigations to assess a broader structural impediment faced by Small, Medium and Micro Enterprises (SMMEs) and Co-operatives relating to:

  • Access to finance.
  • Non-financial support from Government and Private sector.
  • Legal impediments to SMME and Co-operatives development; and
  • Access to Markets.

In addition to the above and emanating from an investigation into regulatory impediment affecting SMMEs, DSBD is to engage with National Treasury on improving monitoring, reporting, enforcement and consequence management. National Treasury has set up an email, [email protected] for service providers to register complaints payments older than 30 days. DSBD is to increase awareness of this platform to SMMEs through its Red Tape Reduction Programme at the Provincial and Municipality levels. DSBD further intends to investigate the possibility of expanding the current Innovation Bridge Portal project to include a platform for registration of complaints on adherence to the 30-day payment period commitment of Government to SMMEs.

The Department has recently introduced the National Small Enterprise Amendment Bill to Parliament, which is currently out for Public Hearings, this Bill aims to remedy the lack of effective and affordable access to a justice mechanism for small enterprises in instances of business to business disputes or non-payment of enterprises on time. The establishment of an Ombud Service will bring justice in this instance for SMMEs without them incurring costs.

b) These are part of a holistic Research Agenda for the 3-year cycle (2023/2026) to advance the development, job creation and job preservation for those SMMEs and Co-operatives that are still battling under the current economic strains and loadshedding. It is expected that two (2) studies, (1) Sector Specific support: challenges and opportunities and (2) Market Access: Demand for Goods and services post Covid-19, will be completed by the end of the 2023/2024 financial year. These will provide the Department with the basis for evidence driven interventions to support SMMEs and Co-operatives.

The work on Red Tape Reduction with the Provincial and Local governments ongoing with Provincial Task Teams set in place to raise awareness on the Red Tape Reduction commitment made by the President to improve the operating environment of Government and its stakeholders. It is expected that these interventions and investigations will provide the Department with leverage to engage municipalities to address the issues of non-payment and other non-financial impediments faced by SMMEs and Co-operatives.

30 October 2023 - NW2913

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Mathulelwa, Ms B to ask the Minister of Small Business Development

What (a) total number of rural cooperatives has her department supported in each province over the past five financial years and (b) are the reasons that her department seems to be reluctant to fund cooperatives in the country?”

Reply:

I have been advised that:

a) The following is an account of the interventions by the Department of Small Business Development (DSBD):

Trainings and workshops were provided in rural areas to 109 and 323 in the financial years 2023/24 (quarter 1) and 2022/23 respectively to co-operatives as part of non-financial support. The workshops focused on awareness campaign on the Co-operatives Development Support Programme (CDSP) and training on cooperative governance.

In order to popularise the CSDP, the Directorate plans to organise/facilitate/host a number of awareness /outreach campaigns across the nine provinces of the country. These campaigns also provide a platform for other stakeholders to make presentations on their product offerings, contributing to non-financial support. The table (attached as Annexure A) illustrates number of co-operatives attended presentation per province.

The implementation of amended CDSP guideline by the Small Enterprise Development Agency (Seda) increase financial support of co-operatives. With implementation gaining momentum, indeed more resources will be invested.

b) The DSBD, together with its agencies, Seda and the Small Enterprise Finance Agency (sefa), seek to assist co-operatives enterprises financially and non-financially. Seda, moving forward will be the lead Department for the implementation of CSDP, a financial support programme of the DSBD with an objective to support co-operative enterprises. Before CDSP was implemented through the agency, there was a Co-operative Incentive Scheme (CIS) that was managed at the Departmental and the approach was 90/10 to 100% grant then. Currently CDSP is administered by sefa as a blended finance of 70% (Grant) and 30% (Loan) for the past two financial years (2020/21 and 2021/22 financial years). To date no disbursement has been made due to sefa application process and requirements e.g., verification of members credit records, FICA documents etc.

In partnership with Seda, the CDSP programme to offer support to various categories to eligible co-operatives. Currently funding is limited to R2,500,000 (across the various categories). CDSP guideline has since been amended and the following are the proposed funding components to the various categories:

  1. Category A: Start-up Co-operatives: Maximum funding of R1 500 000 per applicant.
  2. Category B: Expansion Co-operatives: Maximum funding of R2 500 000 per applicant.
  3. Category C: Secondary/Cluster Co-operatives: R5 000 000 per applicant.

The implementation of amended CDSP guideline by Seda increase financial support of co-operatives. With implementation gaining momentum, indeed more resources will be invested.

27 October 2023 - NW3061

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Cachalia, Mr G K to ask the Minister of Public Enterprises

Whether, with reference to the rolling out of residential load management projects by Eskom in Gauteng (details furnished), he will provide the cost-benefit calculations of the specified initiative, specifically weighing up the financing of the initiatives against the benefit of pumping the same amount of funds into generation and supply; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details; (2) How does Eskom intend to address concerns by users that Eskom is trying to control their electricity usage remotely?

Reply:

According to Information Received from Eskom:

1. Eskom has been rolling out the residential load management pilot in Gauteng, in areas such as Beverley, Lonehill, Craigavon, Magaliessig, Dainfern Valley, Witkopen, Fourways, and Douglasdale. The load limiting pilot is implemented in areas where customers already have smart meters. Therefore, there are no additional costs associated with the current pilot in the areas mentioned above, as Eskom had already installed smart meters in those areas. Eskom is leveraging functionalities embedded in installed meters for the benefit of both customers and Eskom. Thus, load limiting can be rolled out in all areas with smart meters at no additional cost.

2. Eskom is not aware of any concerns raised by users that are part of the load limiting pilot that Eskom is trying to control their electricity usage remotely. On the contrary, the participants are receiving the programme very well.

Eskom would like to highlight that the purpose of load limiting is not to remotely control the customer’s electricity usage. Load limiting is intended to provide customers with the benefit of using some appliances such as lights, refrigerators, televisions, and Wi-Fi routers, as long as the load remains below 10 Amps during load shedding Stages 1 to 4.

An hour before the start of load shedding, the system prompts customers to reduce their

consumption from 60/80 Amps to 10 Amps by sending a message to the customer interface unit (CIU) or cell phone. Customers are provided with four opportunities to reduce their consumption, and thereafter, if the load has not been reduced, the meter automatically switches off the electricity for 30 minutes.

Remarks: Approved / Not Approved

Jacky Molisane PJ Gordhan, MP

Acting Director-General Minister

Date: Date:

27 October 2023 - NW3148

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Swart, Mr SN to ask the Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment

(1) Whether a valid Threatened or Protected Species permit was issued for a certain hunt (details furnished); if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details of the specified permit; (2) whether the specified hunt was legal, given that (a) there currently exists no published hunting quota for elephants and (b) the Western Cape High Court granted an interim interdict on 21 April 2022, preventing both the hunting of elephants and the export of elephant trophies; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details; (3) what total number of (a) permits for the killing of elephants have been granted, by providing a detailed breakdown with regard to each (i) province and (ii) category of permit, including (aa) trophy hunting, (bb) damage causing animals and (cc) management culls and (b) elephants were killed in the period between 21 April 2022 and the latest specified date for which information is available?

Reply:

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27 October 2023 - NW3223

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Winkler, Ms HS to ask the Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment

(1) With reference to the Industry Wildlife Forum that is managed in an exclusive, closed and non transparent manner, while the Wildlife Wellbeing Forum is inclusive with broad membership and access (details furnished}, what are the reasons that the two entities are managed differently; (2) whether she intends to take steps to bring the Industry Wildlife Forum management in line with the way in which the Wildlife Wellbeing Forum is being managed; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?

Reply:

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27 October 2023 - NW3177

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Hlengwa, Mr M to ask the Minister of Home Affairs

What are the full relevant details of the new model on migration that he is finalising work on to facilitate ease of movement of people, goods, and services between the Republic and Lesotho, following on the inaugural Bi-National Commission between the two countries that was held on 28 September 2023?

Reply:

The discussion on the migration models between South Africa and the Kingdom of Lesotho will be joint research on how migration should be managed between the two countries recognising Lesotho’s geo-political position as a landlocked country. All movement between Lesotho and third countries involves transit through South Africa as well as regular movement between the peoples of the country on a daily basis. The first phase of this research will be to do research on similar models in other countries and then do comparisons with the current challenges between South Africa and Lesotho. The two countries will be meeting in November 2023 to discuss the terms of reference and agree on timelines for the research.

END

27 October 2023 - NW3308

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De Freitas, Mr MS to ask the Minister of Tourism

With reference to the request by the National Treasury to reduce and cut costs within her department, what are the (a) details of the programmes and other areas where her department plans to cut costs and (b) names and professional designations of the responsible persons in this regard?

Reply:

(a) Given that the Minister of Finance is yet to present the Medium Term

Policy Budget Statement to Parliament on 1 November 2023, details about budget cuts may only be communicated thereafter as anything to the contrary would be a preemption of the statement and only the statement will provide factual information in this regard.

(b) Not Applicable

27 October 2023 - NW3187

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De Freitas, Mr MS to ask the Minister of Tourism

(1)With reference to the legal action and matters of any description undertaken by her department (a) in the past three financial years and (b) since 1 April 2023, what (i) matters were (aa) opened, (bb) closed and (cc) settled out of court in each month in the specified period and (ii) were the reasons in each case; (2) what (a) matters went to (i) arbitration and (ii) court in each month in each case and (b) were the outcomes in each case in each month?

Reply:

I have been informed by the Department that the details regarding legal action undertaken by the Department, are tabulated below.

Cases which were opened in 2020/21 FY

Court

Status

If case closed - Reasons for Closure

Did the matter go for Arbitration?

Did the matter go to court?

Court Outcome

Current Status

1. Hazyview Aerial Cable Trial (Pty) Ltd vs Minister of Tourism

High Court (Mbombela)

Closed

Notice of Motion did not disclose any relief sought against the Minister.

No

No

N/A

Case Closed

2. South Africa Agri Initiative NPC vs Minister of Tourism

High Court (Pretoria)

Closed

The case was abandoned by the Applicant due to change of the Directives.

No

No

N/A

Case Closed

3. Chefs Warehouse Canteen and Wine Bar, Cape Town (PTY)LTD and Eight (8) Others vs. Minister of Tourism & Others

High Court (Cape Town)

Closed

The case was abandoned by the Applicant due to change of the Directives.

No

No

N/A

Case Closed

4. DD Mokoena and Another vs. Minister of Tourism and Gauteng Tourism Authority

High Court (Johannesburg)

Appeal case pending

N/A

No

The matter was heard on 12, 13 and 14 April 2021.

Applicants’ main application was dismissed with costs.

Appeal case pending

5. Tourism Relief Fund (TRF)

(1st case) Solidarity Trade Union vs. Minister of Small Business Development, Minister of Tourism and others &

AfriForum vs. Minister of Tourism and Others.

High Court (Pretoria),

Closed

N/A

No

The matter was heard in the High Court Gauteng Division, Pretoria, on 28 of April 2020.

The High Court, Gauteng Division, Pretoria, dismissed the Applicants’ case and granted an order in favour of the Minister.

The Applicants appealed to the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA). The SCA ruled in favour of AfriForum and Solidarity and held that the Minister has erroneously believed that she was bound by B-BBEE Act when applying Tourism Sector Code in her directions.

Department appealed the SCA judgment to the Constitutional Court and the appeal was heard on 8 September 2022.

The Constitutional Court delivered its judgment on 8 February 2023.

The Constitutional Court concluded that the case was moot and there were no sound reasons for the Court to entertain it. The leave to appeal was refused with costs.

6. Tourism Equity Fund (TEF)

(2nd case) Solidarity Trade Union & Afriforum vs. Minister of Small Business Development, Minister of Tourism and others

High Court (Pretoria),

Closed

The court granted an interdict against the Minister.

No

The urgent interdict application was heard on 15 April 2021.

The court granted an interdict against the Minister.

On advice from Counsel, the current Minister directed that the litigation be settled and TEF be restarted on applicable Tourism Sector Codes.

Settlement negotiations resulted in an out-of-court settlement with the Applicants on 26 April 2023.

The Applicants subsequently withdrew Part B of their main application.

7. Department of Tourism vs. Lerato Matlakala & Lefuno Netangaheni

Labour Court (Johannesburg)

Pending

N/A

No

No

N/A

Case pending

8. Gerson Nevari vs. Department of Tourism & Director-General of the Department of Tourism

Labour Court (Johannesburg)

Pending

N/A

No

No

N/A

Case pending

Cases which were opened in 2021/22 FY

Court

Status

If the case was closed - Reasons for Closure

Did the matter go for Arbitration?

Did the matter go to court?

Court Outcome

Current Status

1. Umbuso Training Services (Pty) Ltd vs The Member of the Executive Committee: Department of Tourism

High Court (Pretoria)

Pending

N/A

No

No

N/A

Case pending

2. Tebogo Maureen Ngobeni vs. Minister of Tourism and 2 Others

High Court (Pretoria)

Closed

There was no relief sought against the Minister.

No

No

N/A

Case closed

3. Minister of Tourism vs. ZM Kubheka

Magistrate’s Court (Atteridgeville)

Pending

N/A

No

No

N/A

Case pending

               

Cases which were opened in 2022/23 FY

Court

Status

If the case was closed - Reasons for Closure

Did the matter go for Arbitration?

Did the matter go to court?

Court Outcome

Current Status

1. Minister of Tourism vs. MBB Consulting Services (PTY) Ltd

High Court (Makhanda)

Pending

N/A

No

No

N/A

Case pending

2. ActionSA v Minister of Tourism and Others

High Court (Durban)

Pending

N/A

No

No

N/A

Case pending

3. Blueprint Group vs. South African Tourism & 3 Others

High Court (Johannesburg)

Pending

No

No

No

N/A

Case pending

4. Thulani Sibeko vs. Department of Tourism

Labour Court (Johannesburg)

Closed

The court dismissed the Applicant’s case with costs.

No

The case was heard on 20 January 2023.

The court dismissed the Applicant’s case with costs.

Case closed

5. Tsakane Shipalane & Others vs. Department of Tourism & Gauteng Tourism Authority (GTA)

CCMA (Johannesburg)

Closed

The Commissioner dismissed the Applicants’ application.

No

Arbitration in the matter was set down for 25-26 July 2023.

The Commissioner dismissed their application.

Case closed

Cases which were opened from 1 April 2023

Court

Status

If the case was closed - Reasons for Closure

Did the matter go for Arbitration?

Did the matter go to court?

Court Outcome

Current Status

None

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

27 October 2023 - NW3225

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Winkler, Ms HS to ask the Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment

(1) With regard to the Ministerial Task Team (MTT) in captive lion and closure of the captive lion industry (details furnished), what (a) is the status and progress of the MTT to date and (b) are the reasons for the removal within a few hours of a much welcomed and applauded social media post by her department announcing the closure of the captive lion breeding and highlighting the cruelty and reputational risks; (2) whether the removal of the social media post indicates that her department has reneged on its - intention to close the captive lion breeding industry; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the reasons; (3) whether her department has been put under pressure by the captive lion breeders to not close the industry; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details; (4) whether she intends to use the wellbeing clause of the National Environmental Management Laws Amendment Act, Act 2 of 2022, which allows for the Minister to declare some activities as prohibited when welfare risks are high, to declare the captive lion breeding a prohibited activity in the near future; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details?

Reply:

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27 October 2023 - NW3208

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Weber, Ms AMM to ask the Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment

(1) With reference to the green scorpions and/or environmental management inspectors (EM Is) who are the lifeline for the environment and have done incredible work to investigate and resolve serious issues (details furnished), what are the details of the new financial constraints and austerity measures regarding the green scorpions; (2) how has she found that the green scorpions will be effective at compliance, monitoring and enforcement if they are short staffed and do not have enough resources to travel and investigate; (3) (a) what number of vacancies are there in each province and (b) on what date will the vacancies be filled; (4) what are the reasons that her department does not ensure that the EMls have enough resources to ensure they can do their compliance, monitoring and enforcement effectively whilst being short staffed?

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27 October 2023 - NW3307

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Ismail, Ms H to ask the Minister of Tourism

Whether her department has put measures in place to enhance fiscal responsibility to prevent underspending of its budget, as was the case in the 2022-23 financial year; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?

Reply:

I have been informed that the department has put measures in place to ensure that the allocated budget for the current financial year is spent. The Top Management structure interrogates branch reports every month in line with the set targets and cash flow projections. The expenditure on compensation of employees is dependent on the approval of the filling of posts by the relevant structures. The directive on the implementation of control measures when creating and filling vacant posts, issued by the Minister for the Public Service and Administration, and the cost containment guidelines issued by the National Treasury should be complied with when filling vacant positions.

In line with the spirit of the National Treasury guidelines on cost containment, where savings are realised based on efficiencies, such should not be considered to be under expenditure but saving to be surrendered to National Treasury.

27 October 2023 - NW3149

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Breedt, Ms T to ask the Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment

On what date(s) (a) were the last studies conducted on which the latest available Total Allowable Catches and Total Applied Effort determinations for (i) abalone and (ii) rock lobster were based and (b} does she envisage that the new recommendations for (i) abalone and (ii) rock lobster will be announced, considering that only two months are remaining in the current year?

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27 October 2023 - NW3095

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Lees, Mr RA to ask the Minister of Public Enterprises

Whether the Rand Merchant Bank, in their role as a transaction advisor, included the Takatso Consortium on the short list of suitable purchasers of the 51% of the SA Airways (SAA) shares; if not, what are the detailed reasons of why the agreement to transfer 51% of SAA to Takatso was entered into; if so, what are the relevant details; 2. whether the Takatso Consortium provided any guarantee that will ensure that the R3 billion will be paid into SAA as and when it is required as in accordance with the agreement to transfer 51% of the SAA shares; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details; 3. what is the purpose of conducting the valuation of SAA, which he referred to during the meeting of the Portfolio Committee on Public Enterprises on 12 September 2023; 4. whether the purchase price to be paid for the 51% of SAA shares by the Takatso Consortium will be adjusted to equate it with the new valuation; if not, why not; if so, 5. whether the Takatso Consortium has agreed to the adjusted price that they must pay for the 51% of SAA share; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?

Reply:

1. The Strategic Equity Partner (SEP) process started during 2020/21 financial year, the period when the impact of COVID-19 had a debilitating effect on the aviation sector. As a result, some parties that had expressed interest could not provide capital required to operate SAA as required. The Government required an SEP that could provide all the finances for SAA following the exit from Business Rescue.

The transaction advisor assessed and evaluated the EOI’s of potential SEPs. However, there were no suitable SEP that could be identified as none of the potential SEPs had an offer that could be accepted by the Department. The entities were not showing evidence of immediate funding to restart SAA’s operations. RMB and the Department in January 2021 agreed that the SEP transaction was unlikely to be successful, the mandate of RMB ended and the Shareholder Department took over the process.

A proposal by Harith General Partners, which had been engaged in the RMB process, and Global Aviation which later became the Takatso Consortium (Takatso) was made to the Department together with other proposals from other interested parties. After evaluating the proposals, Takatso was then appointed as the preferred SEP. Takatso had the requisite combination of financial and operational capabilities required for the successful relaunch of SAA. Their composition would advance the transformation agenda. The preferred SEP was thereafter approved by Cabinet. This offer satisfied the Department’s requirements including the ability to provide the funding needed to restart operations.

2. Takatso has agreed to meet SAA’s working capital requirements. An initial funding of R3 billion is projected for SAA’s growth path leading to stability. All financial obligations will be borne by Takatso, absolving the government of further funding support. The fulfillment of this financial commitment by Takatso is critical as without it, the transaction cannot be concluded.

3. The initial valuation of SAA was undertaken in 2020, a time when the company was not operational due to the business rescue process and the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, which inevitably impacted its assessed value. A subsequent valuation was carried out in October 2021, just as SAA was resuming its operations and the overall aviation industry outlook was still uncertain.

Given that Takatso was selected as the preferred partner in June 2021 and more than two years have elapsed since, another valuation of SAA is prudent to ensure alignment with prevailing market conditions, for an updated and equitable value for the state. In light of this, the Department of Public Enterprises has initiated a new valuation to accurately ascertain the company's present status and prospective worth in the existing market environment.

4. The price that Takatso will pay for the 51% stake in SAA will be determined through negotiations, taking into account the updated valuation of the 51% share. This ensures that the settled amount accurately reflects the current worth of the stake, providing a fair transaction for both parties involved.

5.  Takatso Consortium has agreed to engage in negotiations aimed at finalizing a transaction amount, contingent upon and reflective of the revised valuation. This ensures that the concluding agreement is based on the prevailing market conditions.

The public and Parliament will be informed of all details once all processes have been concluded. It is also quite evident that current dominant entities and other proxies would not like any serious competition which could cause a reduction in fares to customers.

Remarks: Reply: Approved / Not Approved

Jacky Molisane P J Gordhan, MP

Acting Director-General Minister

Date: Date:

27 October 2023 - NW3150

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Breedt, Ms T to ask the Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment

Whether, with reference to her reply to question 3141 on 6 October 2023, the proceeds of poached (a) abalone and (b) crayfish that are sold, are eventually (i) ploughed back into the department's budget for anti-poaching initiatives and/or (ii) paid into the National Revenue Fund; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details?

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27 October 2023 - NW3224

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Winkler, Ms HS to ask the Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment

(1) Whether, with regard to the high levels of rhino poaching in the Ezemvelo KwaZulu-Natal Wildlife, especially in the Imfolozi and iHluhluwe Game Reserves, and noting that rhino poaching is an international concern and the rhino form an important part of the metapopulation, her department has taken steps to support and assist KwaZulu-Natal in light of the dramatic increase in rhino poaching; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what form of support and assistance has been provided by her department in this regard; {2) whether the Intensive Protection Zone has been implemented in the specified parks; if not, why not; if so, how effective has it been?

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27 October 2023 - NW2862

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Maotwe, Ms OMC to ask the Minister of Public Enterprises

In light of reports that Transnet has debt of over R130 billion, what are the (a) full details of the causes of the ballooning debt at Transnet;

Reply:

According to the information received from Transnet

Transnet debt increased by R76.4 bn from R58.1 bn in 2012 to R134.5 bn in 2016. The current debt is approximately R130 bn. The increase in debt relates to capital investment on infrastructure, locomotives or rolling stock procurement.

A portion of the debt was raised to fund the procurement of 1064 locomotives, which has been subjected to the state capture enquiry.

The operational performance has constrained the company’s ability to reduce its debt levels. The revenue generated, informed by tariffs charged and volumes moved over the years has not been sufficient to repay a significant portion of the debt raised in the years 2012 to 2016.

Currently, the board and financial experts are engaged in a process to develop a plan in this regard. This includes meeting with the National Treasury. Furthermore, in terms of the statement I made on 1 September 2023 (copy attached), the Board and management must also engage in a process of cost reduction.

 

 

Remarks: Reply: Approved / Not Approved

Jacky Molisane P J Gordhan, MP

Acting Director-General Minister

Date: Date:

27 October 2023 - NW3203

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Bryant, Mr D W to ask the Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment

Whether any (a) charges and (b) fines were issued in terms of the Minimum Emissions Standards of 2015, relating to (i) the recent refusal of Sasol's application for sulphur dioxide emission limits at its Secunda operations and (ii) any other specified incidents of noncompliance at the Secunda operations in the past three years; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details?

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27 October 2023 - NW3204

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Winkler, Ms HS to ask the Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment

(1) With reference to the Industry Wildlife Forum that is managed in an exclusive, closed and non transparent manner, while the Wildlife Wellbeing Forum is inclusive with broad membership and access (details furnished), what are the reasons that the two entities are managed differently; (2) whether she intends to take steps to bring the Industry Wildlife Forum management in line with the way in which the Wildlife Wellbeing Forum is being managed; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?

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27 October 2023 - NW3244

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Powell, Ms EL to ask the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation

(1)Whether, with reference to her reply to question 2854 on 22 September 2023, wherein she stated that her department was not able to provide a definitive answer regarding the total costs for the hosting of the BRICS Summit as invoices are still outstanding from the appointed suppliers, her department can now provide the total costs for the hosting of the BRICS Summit; if not, why not; if so, what was the total expenditure incurred by her department for hosting the BRICS Summit in August 2023; (2) what was the total expenditure incurred by her department for hosting the BRICS Parliamentary Forum in September 2023? NW4319E

Reply:

(1) The expenditure incurred by the Department of International Relations and Cooperation in the hosting of the XV BRICS Summit was R 104 350 405.79.

(2) The Department of International Relations and Cooperation did not contribute financially to the hosting of the BRICS Parliamentary Forum.

27 October 2023 - NW3202

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Bryant, Mr D W to ask the Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment

What (a) total amount was spent on litigation by the Department of Fisheries (i) in the (aa) 2019-20, (bb) 2020-21, (cc) 2021-22 and (dd) 2022-23 financial years and (ii) since 1 April 2023 and (b) are the relevant (i) case numbers and (ii) parties to the litigation in each case?

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27 October 2023 - NW3181

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Sithole, Mr KP to ask the Minister of Tourism

What is the total number of persons who have benefitted from the Tourism Transformation Fund in each province since it was established to assist vulnerable groups?

Reply:

Province

What is the total number of persons who have benefitted from the Tourism Transformation Fund in each province since it was established to assist vulnerable groups

Eastern Cape

Four (4) Applications were approved

Free State

Two (2) Applications were approved

Gauteng

Two (2) Applications were approved

KwaZulu-Natal

Two (2) Applications were approved

Limpopo

Five (5) Applications were approved

Mpumalanga

One (1) Application was approved

Northern Cape

Two (2) Applications were approved

North West

No applications were approved

Western Cape

One (1) Application was approved

27 October 2023 - NW3306

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Ismail, Ms H to ask the Minister of Tourism

Whether her department has undertaken a comprehensive assessment to determine the extent of the impact of the ongoing electricity blackouts on the tourism sector of the Republic, including the impact on visitor numbers, revenue losses and the potential long-term damage caused to the global reputation of the Republic as an attractive tourism destination; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details?

Reply:

I have been informed that the Department of Tourism has not conducted a comprehensive study on load shedding’s impact on tourism.

SA Tourism’s Departure Survey indicates the following:

  1. Tourists experienced the regrettable cancellation of anticipated activities.
  2. Interruptions in internet connectivity posed challenges, hindering communication with family, friends, or professional contacts.
  3. Several tourists reported inconvenience when the heating and cooling systems in their accommodations became inoperative.
  4. Dining experiences were prolonged due to power-related disturbances in restaurants.
  5. Our transportation infrastructure also faced issues; traffic congestion occurred as a result of malfunctioning traffic signals.
  6. Such disruptions frequently led to delays, compelling tourists to either forego scheduled activities or encounter difficulties in punctual arrivals at their destinations.

It is for this reason amongst others that the Department implements the Green Tourism Incentive Programme (GTIP) under its Tourism Incentive programme (TIP)

27 October 2023 - NW3311

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Matumba, Mr A to ask the Minister of Tourism

With reference to her reply to question 1287 on 19 May 2023, on which specific provisions of the Protection of Personal Information Act, Act 4 of 2013, did she rely to not publicise the names of companies that benefited from the Green Tourism Incentive Programme?

Reply:

Applicable POPIA provisions:

Chapter 1 (Definitions) of Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA)

Section 11(1)(a) of POPIA

Section 13 of POPIA

Section 15 of POPIA

27 October 2023 - NW3253

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Swart, Mr SN to ask the Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment

What total number of elephant trophies from each province have been exported from the Republic in the period between 21 April 2022 and the latest specified date for which information is available?

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27 October 2023 - NW3294

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Maneli, Ms ST to ask the Minister of Tourism

Whether she has found that the accommodation grading programme of the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa is contributing towards the transformation and elevation of tourism establishments, particularly in villages, townships and small dorpies; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?

Reply:

I have been informed that the Tourism Grading Council has contributed to the transformation and elevation of tourism establishments, particularly villages, townships and small dorpies (VTSD) products.

Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) plays a crucial role in ensuring the quality and standardisation of various accommodation products in South Africa. By quality assuring VTSD products, TGCSA helps these offerings meet globally benchmarked grading criteria. This not only ensures that the standards of South African accommodation products are on par with global counterparts but also helps in maintaining a comprehensive and legal accommodation database in the country.

Legal entities are accountable and can be regulated, which contributes to the overall safety and reliability of the tourism industry in South Africa.

This rigorous grading and quality assurance process does not only benefit the businesses directly involved but also bolsters the reputation of South Africa's tourism sector on the global stage. Providing visitors with reliable, high-quality accommodations enhances their overall experience and encourages positive word-of-mouth, further promoting tourism in the region.

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The following is how TGCSA is contributing to VTSD products as a Quality Assurance entity:

The Basic Quality Verification Programme

  • The Basic Quality Verification (BQV) grading system developed by TGCSA, is a commendable initiative aimed at enhancing accommodation and event products, especially in the VTSD sector in South Africa.

The Tourism Grading Council of South Africa piloted the Basic Quality Verification (BQV) programme in the Eastern Cape in 2020/2021.

The programme seeks to provides structured approach that will build confidence in many accommodation products especially those in rural areas.

This system provides a structured approach to ensuring quality, health, and safety standards in remote rural areas. By establishing clear criteria and guidelines, the BQV grading system enables tourism products, which might not meet the core requirements for formal grading initially, to access trade within the tourism sector.

Through the BQV programme 29 unemployed graduates were recruited and trained as the Basic Quality Verification Evaluators who are responsible for applying the Basic Quality Verification criteria which is used for assessment of establishments that do not meet the minimum entry requirements of formal grading. A total of sixty-five (65) products have been evaluated in the following districts have been completed: eThekwini Municipality, Ugu, iLembe and King Cetshwayo. The team is currently preparing for evaluations in uMgungundlovu, Harry Gwala and uMzinyathi District Municipalities, outstanding evaluations are at Zululand, uMkhanyakude, uThukela, uMzinyathi, and Amajuba.

27 October 2023 - NW3018

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Cachalia, Mr G K to ask the Minister of Public Enterprises

Whether, with regard to the concerns expressed by the African Rail Industry Association over the announcement by Transnet Freight Rail (TFR) of the appointment of an infrastructure manager as part of TFR, he has found that the appointment of an infrastructure manager employed by Transnet is a contravention of the National Rail Policy, which stipulates that infrastructure managers must be independent and perform work outside Transnet (details furnished); if not, what is the position in this regard; if so; what are the relevant details?

Reply:

The white paper specifically calls for the separation of the infrastructure manager to be outside of Transnet Freight Rail to ensure that equal treatment and access are provided to all operators. The objective of the rail reform white paper is to ensure that the infrastructure manager has no bias towards TFR operations. Transnet is in the process of setting up an Infrastructure Manager that is an entity outside Transnet freight Rail which is in line with the rail reform process. Private sector operators will therefore be guaranteed unbiased access to the network. This is in line with the DoT and the Interim Rail Economic Regulator.

 

Remarks: Reply: Approved / Not Approved

Jacky Molisane P J Gordhan, MP

Acting Director-General Minister

Date: Date:

27 October 2023 - NW3363

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Powell, Ms EL to ask the Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies

Whether his department incurred any costs in relation to the hosting of the (a) BRICS Summit from 22 to 24 August 2023 and (b) BRICS Parliamentary Forum from 27 to 28 September 2023; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what was the total cost incurred by his department?

Reply:

(a) No

(b) No.


The Department did not incur any costs from the country hosting the 15th BRICS Heads of State and Government Summit or the BRICS Parliamentary Summit.


Thank You.