Questions to Ministers

22 November 2019 - NW1055

Selfe, Mr J to ask the Minister of Justice and Correctional Services

Whether he has found that all correctional centres conform to the requirements prescribed in terms of section 7(1) of the Correctional Services Act, Act 111 of 1998; if not, (a) why not, (b) which correctional centres have been found not to conform to the prescribed requirements and (c) what steps is his department taking to ensure conformity with the prescribed requirements in all correctional centres?

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Reply:

1. Not all the correctional centres conform to the requirements of Clause 7(1) of the Correctional Services Act 111 of 1998 which stipulates the following:

“7 Accommodation (1) Prisoners must be held in cells which meet the requirements prescribed by regulation in respect of floor space, cubic capacity, lighting, ventilation, sanitary installations and general health conditions. These requirements must be adequate for detention under conditions of human dignity.”)

(a) The reasons for the non-conformity are:-

(ii) The Department’s correctional centres are made up of a range of facilities built over an extended period of time and they cater for a variety of different purposes to suit the thinking that was prevalent at the time of their construction. Many of centres were not designed to fulfil the objective of inmate detention under conditions of human dignity as is prevalent in the current correctional system;

(iii) Overcrowding in correctional centres which causes accelerated dilapidation of facilities, faster than new facilities can be constructed or the existing ones repaired;

(iv) Backlog of maintenance due to financial and human capacity constraints within both the implementing agent department (DPWI) as well DCS.

(b) There are fifteen (15) correctional centres that do not conform to the requirements (marked by * in the table below).

(c) The department is instituting corrective actions by upgrading existing correctional centres where funds permit, as well as planning the construction of new correctional centres as follows:-

	Correctional centre	Status	Corrective action
1	Glencoe*	Completed 2019/20	Upgrading contract for a section of the centre was completed in June 2019; Contract 2 is in planning for the remainder of the centre
2	Tzaneen*	Under construction	Construction of a new 500 bed correctional centre to replace zinc structure is underway, due for completion during 2019/2020
3	Lichtenburg*	Planning	Planning for an upgrading project to create additional 234 bed spaces and replace zinc structure is at an advanced stage; construction to commence in 2020/2021
4	Leeuwkop*	Planning	Planning for a new correctional centre to create 1,000 bed spaces and replace zinc structure is at site clearance stage
5	Voorberg*	Planning	Planning for a new correctional centre to create 1,500 bed spaces and replace zinc structure is at site clearance stage
6	Zeerust*	Planning	Planning for a new correctional centre to create 500 bed spaces and replace zinc structure is at site clearance stage
7	Makhado*	Zinc construction	Planning will commence when funds are available
8	Atteridgeville*	Zinc construction	Planning will commence when funds are available
9	Drakenstein Medium B*	Zinc construction	Planning will commence when funds are available
10	Pollsmoor Medium B*	Zinc construction	Planning will commence when funds are available
11	Groenpunt Medium*	Zinc construction	Planning will commence when funds are available
12	Brandvlei Medium*	Zinc construction	Planning will commence when funds are available
13	Brandvlei Maximum*	Closed	Closed. Repair and renovation project is in planning stage
14	Umzimkhulu*	Closed	Closed. Repair and renovation project is in planning stage
15	Geluk*	Closed	Closed. Planning will commence when funds are available
16	Standerton	Completed 2019/20	Upgrading and addition of 787 bed spaces, completed during 2019/20
17	Estcourt	Completed 2019/20	Upgrading and addition of 309 bed spaces, completed during 2019/20
18	Parys	Under construction	Upgrading and addition of 176 bed spaces commenced in 2019
19	Burgersdorp	Planning	Planning for an upgrading project to create 311 additional bed spaces is at an advanced stage; construction to commence in 2020/2021
20	Bethal	Planning	Planning is underway for a major repair and renovation project under the DPWI “Planned Maintenance” budget
21	Mahikeng	Planning	Planning is underway for a major repair and renovation project under the DPWI “Planned Maintenance” budget
22	Port Shepstone	Planning	Planning is underway for a major repair and renovation project under the DPWI “Planned Maintenance” budget

22 November 2019 - NW807

Van Der Walt, Ms D to ask the Minister of Social Development

What is the number of (a) registered early childhood development (ECD) centres, (b) registered ECD practitioners and (c) unregistered ECD centres in the Republic?

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Reply:

(a) Registered early childhood development (ECD) centres.

Provinces	Status
1. Eastern Cape	2 795
2. Free State	971
3. Gauteng	1 717
4. Kwa-Zulu Natal	3 324
5. Limpopo	3 397
6. Mpumalanga	1 516
7. Northern Cape	351
8. North West	1 205
9. Western Cape	1 545
Totals	14 026

(b) Registered ECD practitioners

Practitioners are not registered with any Professional body. The below listed are practitioners employed within ECD centres.

Provinces	Status
Eastern Cape	2741
Free State	3 585
Gauteng	5 587
Kwa-Zulu Natal	5 887
Limpopo	4 229
Mpumalanga	4051
Northern Cape	639
North West	3 615
Western Cape	n/a
Totals	27 593

(c) Unregistered ECD centres in the Republic?

Provinces	Status
Eastern Cape	750
Free State	745
Gauteng	2 055
Kwa-Zulu Natal	493
Limpopo	139
Mpumalanga	491
Northern Cape	42
North West	600
Western Cape	2 321
Totals	6 886

22 November 2019 - NW1016

Selfe, Mr J to ask the Minister of Justice and Correctional Services

Whether any persons have been appointed to the National Council for Correctional Services in terms of section 83(2)(h) of the Correctional Services Act, Act 111 of 1998, since 1 January 2014; if not, why not; if so, (a) who was appointed to the National Council for Correctional Services, (b) what is each person’s area of expertise and experience and (c) on what date was the Portfolio Committee on Justice and Correctional Services consulted on the appointments of the specified persons?

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Reply:

No, the then Minister appointed the National Council for Correctional Services (NCCS) for a period of five (5) years with effect from 1 March 2010 until 28 February 2015.

(a) who was appointed	(b) each person’s area of expertise and experience	(c) date the Portfolio Committee on Justice and Correctional Services consulted
Appointed with effect 1 March 2010 for a period of five (5) years ending 28 February 2015. These appointments were extended for a period of three (3) months until 31 May 2015
Dr KJ Kometsi Ms LUZ Rataemane Dr M Mako	Clinical Psychologist
Ms B Ngobeni	Community Development Expert
Ms L Smit	NGO promoting Social Re-integration of offenders back into society
Dr M F Randera	Medical Doctor
Mr S Nkanunu	Practicing attorney
Appointed on 1 June 2015 for a period of 12 months ending 31 May 2016
Dr VR Chetty	CRIMINOLOGIST: Dr Chettys’ specialty, specifically during the parole consideration process by the NCCS, is the identification of crimogenic factors within offenders profiles and whether such needs have been addressed before such offender can be released back to society.	11 November 2015
Ms AL Vilakazi	ATTORNEY: Ms Vilakazi is a practicing attorney and Director of Buthelezi Vilakazi Inc, a firm of attorney based in Sandton. Her specialty on the Council is that of ensuring compliance with applicable legislation (Constitutional Act, Criminal Procedure Act and the Correctional Services Act).
Ms N Gwayi Dr RM Mgudu Ms BN Ngobeni	COMMUNITY DEVELOPERS AND EDUCATORS: Ms. Nondumiso Gwayi Her main focus and interest is the importance of family and community support as a key element in the successful reintegration of offenders into society. Mr. Richard Mzoxolo Bhunga Mgudu His interest, by virtue of his profession, in the skilling, rehabilitation programmes and academic development of offender. Ms. Busi Ngobeni Ms. Ngobeni is an educator by profession. Has been serving as a member of the NCCS since 2010 and has over the years facilitated training conducted by NCCS members to Social Workers, Psychologists and Parole Boards.

Appointed on 1 June 2016 for a period of 36 months ending 31 May 2019

These appointments were extended by the Minister until 30 November 2019, pending the re-advertisement of the call for nominations, the consultation and appointment process.

(a)who was appointed	(b) each person’s area of expertise and experience	(c) date was the Portfolio Committee on Justice and Correctional Services consulted
Mr IL de Klerk Ms ST Monyemane Ms LUZ Rataemane	Experts in clinical psychology	18 May 2016
Adv KA Mahumani Rev JP Clayton	Representatives of non-governmental organisations working within the field of Correctional Services
Ms AL Vilakazi Dr VR Chetty	Academics with expertise in criminal law, criminology, penology or restorative justice.
Mr N Nkopo	Expert in community justice systems

An appointment process has been initiated with positions due to be advertised during the month of October 2019.

21 November 2019 - NW1350

Gwarube, Ms S to ask the Minister of Health

What is the current total number of (a) funded positions and (b) vacant funded positions in the public health sector in each (i) province, (ii) health category or specialty and (iii) health facility?

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Reply:

The table attached indicates a summary of (a) funded filled positions and (b) vacant funded positions in the public health sector in each (i) province, (ii) and for all health categories or specialities.

Province	Health related Funded Filled / Vacant posts as at end September 2019
	Filled	Vacant	Grand Total
Eastern Cape	26311	85	26396
Free State	12340	22	12362
Gauteng	41042	135	41177
KwaZulu-Natal	44992	108	45100
Limpopo Province	31589	57	31646
Mpumalanga	12644	19	12663
North West	11466	28	11494
Northern Cape	4279	13	4292
Western Cape	20042	107	20149
Grand Total	204705	574	205279

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21 November 2019 - NW1391

Van Staden, Mr PA to ask the Minister of Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation

(1)What was the total amount of litres of water lost due to leaking reservoirs and pipes in the 2018-19 financial year in each municipality in the Republic; (2) does her department have strategies and action plans in place to ensure that municipalities keep their water infrastructure intact; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details; (3) whether her department will take action against a municipality that does not keep its water infrastructure intact; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details; (4) whether she will make a statement on the matter?

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Reply:

(1) The latest report on water losses and Non-Revenue Water (NRW) in South Africa (Includes 2017/18 data) estimates the real losses at 1 150 079 000 m³/a refer to Annexure A. Real losses are defined as physical losses from a pressurised system, up to a point of measurement of customer use. This includes losses from reservoirs and pipe leakages. Refer to Annexure B for water losses per Water Services Authority (WSA). Monitoring and reporting on water losses is a mandate of a WSA as per Water Services Act, (Act No 106 of 1997), and hence the response refers to Water Services Authorities and not per municipality.

(2) The National Water and Sanitation Master Plan provides the schedule of interventions, programs, plans, and projects (including but not limited to infrastructure) that will be implemented to elevate the current situation in the sector to its desired future state. This schedule contains, for each action, specific deliverables, execution times, responsible parties and required budgets. The plan allocates responsibilities to the various tiers of government and other stakeholders for implementation to achieve efficiencies in investment planning, implementation of actions and evaluation of achievements.

Furthermore, the Department is in the process of implementing 5 (five) year water and sanitation reliability implementation plans that will ensure a pipeline of projects that will provide services that are sustainable and keep the municipal infrastructure functional. The Department is also conducting annual municipal business health checks which include the management of municipal infrastructure. Based on the outcome of the business health check the Department assists municipalities to develop 5 year municipal actions plans to address areas that require attention, including assets management, operation and maintenance of assets.

The Department is continuously monitoring and analysing the progress made with the implementation of Water Conservation and Water Demand Management and targets set during the updating of Reconciliation Strategies, at Water Services Authority level, within the eight large water supply systems. All the relevant stakeholders meet twice a year to report progress on the implementation of various strategies which will ensure the sustainability of water resources.

The No Drop Programme, which is an incentive based regulatory tool, entails a comprehensive assessment and audit of planning, finance, technical skills and performance criteria which gives an inclusive view of the Water Demand Management business of the Water Services Authority. The No Drop Programme enables the Department to measure the performance of Water Services Authority and subsequently to reward (or penalise) the institution based upon evidence of their excellence (or failures) according to the minimum standards or requirements that have been defined.

(3) The Department regulates the municipal performance on Water Conservation and Water Demand Management, which includes asset management (as key criteria) as part of the No Drop Programme. The results of the No Drop assessments will indicate whether the WSA should be penalised or rewarded for performance.

Through both the National Water Act (Act 36 of 1998) and Water Services Act (Act 106 of 1997), the Minister may issue Letters, Notices, Directives and enforcement letters for non-compliance to the set regulatory tools (e.g. water use authorizations and Regulations).

(4) The Department is continuously assessing Non-Revenue Water and water losses in South Africa. Therefore, The Minister, from time to time, at particular place, in any prevailing condition may make statement regarding Water Conservation and Water Demand Management in general.

21 November 2019 - NW1301

Weber, Mr WL to ask the Minister of Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation

Whether her department has taken or plans to take any steps to ensure that the mining by Hlelo Mining (Pty) Ltd on portion 24 of farm Boschmanspoort 159 IS in Mpumalanga, that is allegedly taking place illegally in a wetland area, does not pollute or poison the water that ultimately runs off into Middelburg’s main source of drinking water, the Rondebosch Dam; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?

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Reply:

The Department of Water and Sanitation is aware of the mining activities on Portion 24 of the Farm Boschmanspoort 159 in Mpumalanga. A site inspection was conducted on 9th October 2019 and departmental officials discovered the following:

a) Lunathi Mining (Pty) Ltd is conducting mining activities in a wetland area, which forms part of a drainage area towards the unnamed stream that feeds into Klein Olifants River, and into the Middelburg Dam.

b) Lunathi Mining (Pty) Ltd does not have a Water Use License.

c) The mining rights belong to Hlelo Mining but the mine is being operated by Lunathi Mining (Pty) Ltd

In line with Section 3 of the Promotion of Administrative Justice Act, Act no 3 of 2000, a notice of Intention to issue a directive in terms of Section (19(1) and 53(1) was issued to Lunathi Mining (Pty) Ltd to afford the company an opportunity to make representation in writing to the Department within fourteen (14) working days. Should there be no response, a Directive will be issued compelling the mining company to:

(a) Cease the mining operations.

(b) Appoint an independent environmental consultant to compile and submit a Wetland Rehabilitation and Remedial Plans with clear timeframes for Departmental approval, in order to rectify the contraventions.

(c) The mine must appoint a water specialist to conduct water quality analysis of the unnamed stream at the confluence (where the unnamed stream and Klein Olifants river meet), Klein Olifants River and the Middleburg Dam. The finding of the water quality tests must be submitted to the department.

(d) Upon approval of the Plans, to implement all the recommendations contained in the Wetland Rehabilitation and Remedial Plans within thirty (30) working days of the departmental approval of the Plans.

21 November 2019 - NW914

Mackenzie, Mr C to ask the Minister of Communications

Whether the Universal Service and Access Agency of South Africa was the subject of any investigations by the Special Investigating Unit in the period 1 June 2014 to 30 June 2019; if so, what was the (a) subject and nature of each specified investigation and (b) outcome of each such investigation?

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Reply:

I have been advised by USAASA as follows:

The SIU investigation into USAASA relates to maladministration and irregular expenditure. The area or subject of investigation is as per the table below:

No

Subject

Outcome

(a)

The alleged irregular appointment of Mr Zami Nkosi, as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of USAASA

The SIU found that the appointment of Mr Zami Nkosi as the CEO was irregular and as such USAASA incurred irregular expenditure in the sum of

R255 211.27. Mr Nkosi’s contract expired before the report could be released. Therefore, his contract could not be nullified as legislatively required.

Resulting from this, the SIU referred the matter on the irregular expenditure of R255 211.27 to the National Prosecuting Authority in respect of 3 former Board members of USAASA (2013/2014 and 2014/2015

financial years) on 16 November 2017.

(b)

The alleged funding by

There was no funding of irregular expenditure in

	USAASA, by way of a subsidy in the amount of R500 million, to CellC for the construction and expansion of an electronic communications network for the Emalahleni Local Municipality.	respect to the CellC investigation.
(c)	The appointment of Mthinthe Communications (Pty) Ltd in respect of phase 2 of the Rapid Development Programme	The SIU found that the appointment of Mthinthe Communications (PTY) Ltd in respect of phase 2 of the Rapid Development Programme was irregular. Therefore, the SIU found that the Accounting Authority of USAASA at the time represented by the former Board (2013/14 and 2014/2015 financial years) were grossly negligent and / or willfully negligent in the execution of their fiduciary duties. The SIU further found the evidence substantiating the commission in offence of financial misconduct as envisaged in Section 86 (2) of the PFMA.
		Resulting from the above, USAASA incurred irregular expenditure on appointment of Mthinthe Communications in the sum of R33 914 567.84. The SIU referred the matter to the National Prosecuting Authority as the evidence pointed to the commission of an offense of financial misconduct as envisages in Section 86 (2) of the PFMA on 16 November 2017.
		USAASA contravened the following:

Section 217(1) of the Constitution which effectively requires USAASA to procure its goods and services by means of a system which is fair, equitable, transparent, competitive and cost effective.
Section 51 (1)(a)(ii) of the PFMA which requires USAASA to ensure that it has a procurement system which is fair, equitable, transparent, competitive and cost effective.
Regulations 16A3.2(a) of National Treasury Regulations which required USAASA to have and maintains a procurement system that is fair, equitable, transparent, competitive and cost effective and that is consistent with PPFA.
USAASA effectively contravened their own

SCM policy.

MS STELLA NDABENI-ABRAHAMS MINISTER

21 November 2019 - NW999

Mackenzie, Mr C to ask the Minister of Communications

With reference to her reply to question 303 on 4 September 2019, (a) by what date will the work to restore the Mondeor Post Office after years of neglect commence, (b) what is the (i) scope and (ii) cost of the work and (c) which company, contractor or department has been authorised to carry out the work?

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Reply:

I have been advised by SAPO as follows:

(a) The contractor officially took over the site on 12 November 2019 to commence with work. Demolition work has already started. SAPO delegation and the contractor met on site on 14 November 2019, to finalize the project plan. A meeting with the local Councilor was on 15 November 2019. The work is scheduled to be completed by 7 December 2019.

(b)(i) The scope of work entails the total refurbishment of the Mondeor Post Office building which includes electrical works, plumbing works, shop fitting, roof repair and reinstallation of post boxes etc.

(ii) The total cost of work is R776 228, 46 excluding VAT, however there could be variations due to unforeseen structural defects.

(c) The appointed contractor is Sewele SA RE Phoo Business Enterprise

MS STELLA NDABENI-ABRAHAMS MINISTER

21 November 2019 - NW1286

Montwedi, Mr Mk to ask the Minister of Health

(a) Why are the (i) Magogong and (ii) Buxton clinics in the Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati District Municipality, North West, without medication for chronic illnesses such as (aa) HIV, (bb) diabetes and (cc) hypertension and (b) by what date will he ensure that the specified clinics have the required medication?

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Reply:

(a) (i) Magogong clinic

(aa) There have been no stock outs of any HIV medicines at the clinic this year. (bb) There has been a National challenge with the supply of metformin. Until supply is normalized facilities were requested to use alternative strengths.

(b) Supplies were delivered to the clinic on 28 Oct 2019.

(cc) There has been a National challenge with the supply of enalapril. Until supply is normalized facilities were requested to use alternative strengths.

(a) (i) Buxton clinic

(aa) There have been no stock outs of any HIV medicines at the clinic this year. (bb) There has been a National challenge with this supply of metformin. Until supply is normalised facilities were requested to use alternative strengths.

(b) Supplies were delivered to the clinic on 4 Nov 2019.

(cc) Hypertension medicines

There has been a National challenge with the supply of enalapril. Until supply is normalised facilities were requested to use alternative strengths.

(b) Supplies were delivered to the clinic on 28 Oct 2019.

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21 November 2019 - NW998

Mackenzie, Mr C to ask the Minister of Communications

What are the reasons that the De Rust Post Office is closed and (b) by what date will the post office reopen to continue providing essential services to the rural community?

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Reply:

I have been advised by SAPO as follows:

a) The landlord evicted Post Office due to rental dispute as the landlord increased the rental money more than double the amount the Post Office was paying.

b) The De Rust Post Office opened on 02 October 2019.

MS STELLA NDABENI-ABRAHAMS

MINISTER

21 November 2019 - NW1309

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

What is the physical location of each parcel of land acquired by her department for human settlement and housing purposes in each province (a) in each of the past three financial years and (b) since 1 April 2019?

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Reply:

(a) & (b) Consistent with my reply to question 813, we have an obligation to protect the information sought and cannot publicise the physical location of each of the land parcel that we have acquired for the provision of human settlements and housing as requested by the Honourable Member. Doing so would escalate the risk of potential land invasions and have other unintended consequences.

21 November 2019 - NW554

Mackenzie, Mr C to ask the Minister of Communications

Has the SA Post Office been subjected to any Special Investigating Unit in the period 1 June 2014 to 30 June 2019; if so, (a) what was the subject and nature of each investigation, (b) what was the outcome of each finalized investigations and (c) what is the current status of each incomplete investigation?

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Mr C MacKenzie (DA) to ask the Minister of Communications:

Has the SA Post Office been subjected to any Special Investigating Unit in the period 1 June 2014 to 30 June 2019; if so, (a) what was the subject and nature of each investigation, (b) what was the outcome of each finalized investigations and (c) what is the current status of each incomplete investigation? NW1551E

REPLY:

I have been advised by SA Post Office as follows:

The SA Post Office was subjected to a Special Investigating Unit investigation in terms of Proclamation No R5 of 2014 read with Proclamation R56 of 2014 into certain affairs of the SA Post Office.

(A) The terms of Proclamation R5 of 2014 was to investigate the following:

The procurement of goods, works or services by or on behalf of the SAPO and payments made,
Irregularities, malpractices or maladministration in the affairs of the SAPO in relation to:

(a) The management of immovable property;

(b) The implementation of the WebRipost system;

(c) Loans granted to Courier and Freight Group (Pty) Ltd; and

(d) The failure by officials or employees of the SAPO to take necessary steps to prevent the SAPO from suffering financial losses or damages as a result of industrial action.

(3) Irregularities relating to the recruitment, selection and appointment of officials or employees of the SAPO.

(4) Payments which were made by the SAPO to fictitious officials or employees.

(5) Any undisclosed or unauthorized interests the officials or employees of the SAPO have had with regard to –

(a) Vendors, contractors, suppliers or service providers who bid for work or did business with the SAPO;

(b) Contracts awarded by or on behalf of the SAPO;

(c) The Terms of Proclamation R56 of 2014 was to investigate the following:

(d) The further extension of Proclamation R5 of 2014, by addition of the following paragraph after paragraph 5 of the Schedule;

(e) “6” Irregular conduct by the Board members of the SAPO in relation to the matters set out in paragraphs 1 and 3 above”.

(B) What was the outcome of each finalised investigation and;

Response:

The outcome of the investigations is contained in the recommendations in the table below. In addition a criminal case has been lodged with the South African Police Services and the National Prosecuting Authority as well as a civil case seeking to set aside the lease contract for the Ecopoint building together with a claim for all rentals paid by SAPO to M&T Properties. The civil case has been set for the 18 – 22 November 2019 in the North Gauteng High Court. SAPO officials implicated in the investigation have faced disciplinary action and as at current date, no officials implicated are still in the employ of SAPO.

(C) What is the current status of each incomplete investigation?

Response:

SAPO received correspondence from the Presidency on the 2nd October 2018 advising it that the SIU had concluded its investigations in respect of the above proclamations. Consequently, all investigations by the SIU have been completed, however, there are recommendations from the reports that still need to be finalised. The table below indicates the status of the various recommendations:

Recommendation

Response

Status

SAPO should approach the Auditor General for purposes of dealing with the irregular expenditure amounting to R 2 735

SAPO established a Financial Misconduct Committee (FMC) in 2015 and has since its inception led to a significant reduction in irregular expenditure.

This matter was not initially addressed, as the SIU report had not been shared with management in its totality. The FMC will in addition process this irregular expenditure for condonation with the Auditor-General, and also review the SIU Report in its entire in order to identify and strengthen

any control weaknesses

SAPO has submitted a the request for condonation to National Treasury. Further information required by National Treasury was provided including the fact that action was taken against the employees involved. SAPO still awaiting final outcome from National Treasury

The SAPO should approach the Auditor-

General for purposes of

SAPO established a Financial Misconduct

Committee (FMC) in 2015

SAPO has submitted a the request for

condonation to National

dealing with the fruitless and wasteful expenditure amounting to R125 187 961

and has since its inception led to a significant reduction in irregular expenditure. This matter was not initially addressed, as the SIU report had not been shared with management in its totality. The FMC will addition process this irregular expenditure for condonation with the Auditor-General, and also review the SIU Report in its entire in order to identify and strengthen

any control weaknesses

Treasury. Further information required by National Treasury was provided including the fact that action was taken against the employees involved. SAPO still awaiting final outcome from National Treasury.

The SAPO should approach the Auditor- General for purposes of dealing with the fruitless and wasteful expenditure amounting to R15 700 309.84

A submission was prepared and submitted to National Treasury for the condonation of this irregular expenditure.

National Treasury had acknowledged receipt of this application for condonation and requested for additional information is being provided through the

FMC.

SAPO has submitted a the request for condonation to National Treasury. Further information required by National Treasury was provided including the fact that action was taken against the employees involved. SAPO still awaiting final outcome from National Treasury.

The SAPO should engage

the services of

The SAPO engaged

Werkmans Attorneys in

Policies are being

developed on the basis of

appropriate experts who would assist it in the developing policies and/or procedures relating to its relationships with its subsidiaries. These should include all aspects relating to the granting of loans by the SAPO to its subsidiaries

determining the processes and options that should be explored with respect to its relationship with CFG. That opinion is available. The process for the development of a broader set of policies and/or procedures to deal with intra-company transactions has

commenced.

advice from experts and these will be completed in this third quarter.

The SAPO should take the necessary action to create and maintain a register to record the receipt of declaration of interest forms.

A file with all declarations of interest for Board members is kept, and copies of declaration of interests for staff is kept on employee’s personal files. Line managers has ensure completion of declaration forms and HR has commenced the development of a database for all declarations of interests across the organisation.

This should be reflected as complete, the recommendation has been implemented

The SAPO should take the necessary action to recover the placement fee

that was paid to Interim

Placement fee, Interim Consulting – SAPO Legal department assessing the

matter in terms of

Due to the time that it took management to be aware of the

recommendation the

Consulting in respect of the appointment of Mr Jacobs.

conscription and prospects of success.

matter had prescribed. Furthermore actual service was rendered by the employee concerned. There are no reasonable prospects of recovering

these fees.

The SAPO should consider entering into a Memorandum of Understanding or Intergovernmental Protocol with the Department of Home Affairs in order that the SAPO can verify and authenticate the identity numbers of all SAPO employees.

The recruitment policy was reviewed to ensure that all experience and education requirements are reviewed by HCM and the line manager prior to the advertisement being issued. Verifications are part of the interview process. Candidates completed affidavits in the interim to mitigate the risk, where verifications could not be done due to financial constraints. In 2018 as part of the SASSA process all management employees were vetted by State Security Agency. This is an on-going process.

SAPO will be meeting with department of Home Affairs to engage on a

memorandum of

This item should reflect as complete. Not only has SAPO considered the entering into an agreement with DHA, they actually have a working relationship with respect to the issue at hand. A MOU with Home Affairs is in the process of been completed and will be a holistic agreement taking into account all potential aspects for collaboration. That MOU should be concluded and signed by the parties in this third quarter 2019/20 financial year.

understanding in this regard to verify all ID numbers in the system. SAPO and Home Affairs already have an arrangement to verify ID Number and life status of all pensioners. Currently all ID number are verified during the recruitment process.

The SAPO should ensure that properly qualified, skilled and or/experienced staff are appointed in order to ensure that all data regarding the current SAPO immovable property inventory is kept up to date.

The skills required for this function are currently not at the required level as these employees are recruited from within SAPO. The skills development of employees within SAPO is underway and a process has started with the Services SETA to address these critical

skills development needs.

SAPO has appointed Broll Properties to assist in this regard including the transfer of skills. Currently all property inventory is up to date.

The SAPO in respect of the SAPO properties that are at present being leased or occupied by Telkom, take steps to:

After rental and utilities reconciliations Telkom has agreed to pay SAPO R60m.

Further reconciliation is being done to recover

Various engagements have been entered into with Telkom. The reconciliations have been concluded and each party is aware of the obligations

they have in regard to the

Finalise the reconciliation/audit of all outstanding amounts (including arrear property rates and taxes) due to the SAPO by Telkom and take the necessary action to collect any outstanding amounts in this regard (if

applicable).

outstanding utilities since April 2017 from Telkom which is estimated at R11m.

properties. Therefore this item should be recorded as complete.

In the future ensure that the records pertaining to all rental properties are regularly updated and consolidated.

Signed lease schedules are now being submitted by Telkom and loaded onto the SAPO system for the collection of outstanding and future rentals. Currently SAPO has 29 signed lease Schedules out of the 118 have been received from Telkom and a follow- up meeting is being scheduled to discuss the

outstanding leases.

SAPO has appointed Broll Properties to assist in this regard including the transfer of skills. Currently all property inventory are up to date. This item should therefore be considered complete.

21 November 2019 - NW1198

Lees, Mr RA to ask the Minister of Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation

(1)With regard to water supply to the town of Utrecht in KwaZulu-Natal, what are the details of the (a) reasons that there was no water available from 30 September 2019 to 8 October 2019, (b) action has been taken against officials who were responsible for the nonavailability of water, (c) action taken to prevent any further disruptions of water supply and (d) demands made by the Utrecht community; (2) whether all the demands of the community have been agreed to and met; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?

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Reply:

(1) The KwaZulu-Natal regional office of the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) is aware that there was a water supply interruption from 30 September to 8 October 2019 in the town of Utrecht. The interruptions were as result of a labour dispute between the Amajuba District Municipality and their employees, relating to benefits that were paid and later deducted from employees’ salaries. Following a settlement in the dispute, water supply was restored on 8 October 2019.

(2) It is suggested that the Honourable Member refer the question to the Minister of CoGTA and Traditional Affairs who will be in a better position to respond to additional questions regarding the matter.

21 November 2019 - NW1310

Opperman, Ms G to ask the Minister of Home Affairs

Whether his department has put any measures in place to provide his department’s services, especially relating to the application and collection of new smart identity cards, to the residents in the (a) Karoo Highlands Local Municipality and (b) Hantam Local Municipality, who can currently only make use of his department’s offices in Calvinia; if not, in each case, why not; if so, what are the relevant details in each case?

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Reply:

(a & b) The Department has identified Louriesfontein in the Hantam Local Municipality for the high impact service delivery program using mobile trucks provided by Head Office (with emphasis on smart card application and collection). The Department has thus far planned the outreach program at Louriesfontein and an additional town (to be announced) in Karoo Highlands Local Municipality is also being considered for a similar high impact service delivery program.

END

20 November 2019 - NW354

Weber, Ms AMM to ask the Minister of Communications

What (a) number of official international trips is (i) she and (ii) her deputy planning to undertake in the 2019-22 medium term expenditure framework, (b) will the (i) destination, (ii) date, (iii) purpose and (iv) number of persons who will travel with the delegation be and (c) is the detailed breakdown of the expected cost of (i) flights, (ii) accommodation and (iii) any other expenses in each case?

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Link

Reply:

I have been by the Department as follows:

Please see attached Annexure in response to the above-mentioned questions in relation to the 2019/20 period. For the periods from 2020/2021 period and beyond the Department is unable to provide the requested information. This is due to the fact that the Department is still in the process of reconfiguration and reviewing its policies and strategies, which includes reviewing all our existing international engagements.

MS STELLA NDABENI-ABRAHAMS

MINISTER

20 November 2019 - NW435

Van Dyk, Ms V to ask the Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy

Whether he has found that the granting of the (a) 5a, (b) 6a, (c) 7a, (d) 8a and

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Link

Reply:

1. No, the granting of the above-concessions will not result in the monopolization and sterilization of the resources, since all these rights were issued with approved Mining Work Programmes that details how the minerals will be extracted in different phases.

2. Because the company has applied for renewals, host communities and the local municipalities are consulted before the Social and Labour Plans before the renewals are submitted, the Marine Artisanal Miners Primary Cooperative Limited should have been consulted as part of the host communities not in their capacity as the representatives of the Cooperative.

NW1409E

20 November 2019 - NW1372

De Villiers, Mr JN to ask the Minister of Public Service and Administration

Whether his department did business with certain (a) persons, (b) companies and (c) trusts (names and details furnished in each case) (i) in each of the past five financial years and (ii) since 1 April 2019; if so, (aa) on what date(s) did his department do business with the specified persons, companies and trusts and (bb) what was the (aaa) nature and (bbb) monetary value of each business arrangement?

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Reply:

The Department of Public Service and Administration (DPSA) has not done business with any of the persons, companies and or trusts as listed in any of the past five (5) financial years or since 1 April 2019.

20 November 2019 - NW450

Boshoff, Dr WJ to ask the Minister of Mineral Resources andEnergy

(1) Whether his department has been informed of (a) the application to mine coal in the Marloth Park and Kruger National Park area and (b) the findings of an environment impact assessment study (EIA) that had been done to determine the impact of such a mine on the area; if so, (i) on what date did his department first learn of the application and (ii) whether he will furnish Dr W J Boshoff with a copy of the EIA; (2) Whether his department is willing to initiate its own EIA so as to compare its findings with the findings of the existing EIA done by Singo Consultants; if not, why not; if so, on what date will the EIA be commissioned (3) Whether his department has been informed that a certain person (name furnished) is a member of the board of executives of a certain mining corporation (details furnished) and that the specified person’s report in fact constitutes a conflict of interest; if not, (4) Whether his department is prepared to investigate the matter; if not, why not; if so, what will be his department's further actions in this regard; (5) Whether he will make a statement on the matter?

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Reply:

(1)(a) Yes, the Department is aware of an application to mine coal in Marloth Park next to the Kruger National Park.

(b) The assessment of the Environmental Impact Assessment is currently being conducted in terms of the requirements of the National Environmental Management Act and its Regulations. The assessment has not yet been finalised.

The Department learned of the application on the 19!h July 2018, which is the date when both the Mining Right Application in terms of section 22(1) of the MPRDA and the Environmental Authorization were lodged in terms of the EIA Regulations.

Yes, the copy of the EIA will be made available upon request.
The Department will not initiate an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) as this is the requirement that must be satisfied by the applicant. The Department is required and currently undertaking an assessment of the submitted EIA in terms of the NEMA Act and Regulations
It is difficult for the Department to answer this question since the name of the person under this enquiry and the mining corporation she/he is said to be an executive has not been revealed.
It is again difficult for the Department to properly reply to the question since the name of the person under this enquiry and the mining corporation she/he is said to be an executive has not been revealed. This makes further investigations into the matter an impossibility.
The Minister will not be making a statement in this regard

20 November 2019 - NW1212

Joseph, Mr D to ask the Minister of Public Service and Administration

What (a) type of performance or incentive bonuses exist in the Public Sector excluding 13th salary cheque and (b) amount was budgeted for these performance or incentive bonuses (i) in the (aa) 2017-18 and (bb) 2018-19 financial years and (ii) since 1 April 2019?

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Reply:

(a) The 2019 Incentive Policy Framework for employees in the general Public Service, provides for the payment of non-pensionable performance bonuses to employees appointed in terms of the Public Service Act, 1994.

The other sectors (e.g. Correctional Services, Police Service, Educators, Defence) have their own sectoral unique performance incentive schemes.

(b) My Department does not have information on the amount budgeted by departments on the payment of performance bonuses. However, the actual expenditure incurred in the 2017/18 and 2018/19 financial years is as follows:

(i) (aa) and (bb)

2017/18	2018/19
R1.54 billion	R2.6 billion

Source: PERSAL

Excludes National Defence Force and State Security Agency

(ii) The actual expenditure to be incurred on payment of performance bonus in recognition of performance in the 2019/20 (current) financial year will only be available in the 2020/21 financial year.

20 November 2019 - NW1019

Mileham, Mr K to ask the Minister of Mineral Resources andEnergy

(1) What number of mining entities, including prospecting and exploration entities, are currently in or facing business rescue; (2) Whether a business rescue plan has been approved in each case; if not, why not; if so, what (a) are the details in each case and (b) is the current status of each business rescue plan?

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Reply:

Regions	(1)	(2)

Mpumalanga	05	Business rescue plan were not submitted
Limpopo	01	No, It’s not our competency therefore the office cannot give a response since it’s the responsibility/competency of the Business Practitioners.

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MINISTRY OF MINERAL RESOURCES REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA

North West	04	Programme for Community Development 10000MR, Business Rescue Plan approved and a contarctor is currently mining Hernic Ferrochrome 91, 308 & 396 MR> Business Rescue Plan adopted on 29/03/2019, the mining right has been ceded to Samancor Chrome Limited with the only outstanding precedent condition being the conclusion of an electricity supply agreement with Eskom. Shiva Uranium (228, 400 & 401MR)> Business Rescue Plan not approved, Horizon Chrome Mine (247 MR) > Business Rescue Plan is approved, the mine is operational
Northern Cape	01	Details of the business rescue plans are not share with the office by the practitioners
KwaZulu Natal	00
Gauten	00
Free State	02	In both cases the process is still ongoing and not concluded.
Western Cape	00
Easter Cape	03	The office does not have business rescue plans at this point, entities were engaged to submit copies thereof and have failed thus far.
TOTAL	16

(1) The number of entities facing business rescue are 16

(2)

20 November 2019 - NW85

Mantashe, Mr G to ask the Minister of Mineral Resources

What total number of permanent jobs (a) have been and (b) will be created at the Vedanta Zinc International Mine?

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Reply:

(a) Total number of posts created: 2449

(b) Total number of posts to be created: 1700

20 November 2019 - NW460

Kruger, Mr HC to ask the Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy

(1) Whether his department received prospecting applications for mining activities in (a) Komatipoort, (b) Marloth Park, (c) Hectorspruit, (d) Malelane and/or (e) Nkomazi in each of the past three years; if so, what are the details of the (i) Geographic Information System coordinates of each site and (ii) dates of public participation meetings held for each application; (2) Whether he will furnish Mr H C C Kruger with copies of the (a) environmental impact assessments and (b) water licence approvals for each application? NW1452E

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Reply:

1. Please see Annexure A

2. (a) Yes, the Minister will furnish the copies of the Environmental Impact Assessments upon request

(b) Water Use License Approvals fall within the competence of the Department of Water and Sanitation in terms of the National \/\later Act 36 of 1998

ANNEXURE A

REF NUMBER			Date of Public Participation (ii)
MP 30/5/1/1/2/4218 PR	31,88271269180	-25,73419908670	24/02/2009
MP 30/5/1/1/2/0912 PR	31,82637458710	-25,69166262520	17/02/2006
MP 30/5/1/1/2/0787 PR	31,79476781810	-25,83804059790	refused no consultation
MP30/5/1/1/2/4524 PR	31,83482205530	-25,64327422090	withdrawn
MP 30/5/1/1/2/1325 PR	31,91839345340	-25,75332860260	2006/02/10
MP 30/5/1/1/2/0720 PR	31,82188617410	-25,90884537650	2005/06/10
MP 30/5/1/1/2/1305 PR	31,83994699620	-25,74284178660	refused no consultation
MP30/5/1/1/2/11143PR	31,88188278400	-25,67655251020	27/11/2013
MP30/5/1/1/2/10318PR	31,93622615420	-25,66816008370	rejected
MP30/5/1/1/2/12108PR	31,79697664160	-25,63684453420	rejected
MP30/5/1/1/2/10532PR	31,81750930740	-25,89867460210	rejected
MP30/5/1/1/2/11906PR	31,80699542720	-25,63644033710	22/05/2014
MP30/5/1/1/2/11907PR	31,82829565150	-25,64315396870	2014/03/06
MP30/5/1/1/2/11329PR	31,48747718360	-25,70979678860	1711212013
MP30/5/1/1/2/12368PR	31,96697067960	-25,63486432850	ected 26/06/2008
MP30/5/1/1/2/2094 PR	31,82921735800	-25,64228126990
MP30/5/1/1/2/11464PR	31,79697664160	-25,63684453420	31/01/2014
MP30/5/1/1/2/10290PR	31,82045434450	-25,70638769250	16/01/2013
MP30/5/1/1/2/5038 PR	31,47674307140	-25,71937221650	30/03/2010
MP30/5/1/1/2/03048 PR	31,47644148360	-25,71995708080	2008/11/08
MP 30/5/1/1/2/0865 PR	31,82205657200	-25,68763613010	lapsed
MP 30/5/1/1/2/1325 PR (R)	31,91838260720	-25,75345513130	2006/02/10
MP30/5/1/1/2/4773 PR	31,83976545340	-25,63603062580	refused no consultation
MP 30/5/1/1/2/0712 PR	31,82393434990	-25,90391680190	13/09/2005

	31,45325341000	-25,71186871200	2009/10/12
	31,96878494990	-25,63393733200	rejected
	31,81402322220	-25,68258424200	rejected
	31,84108462040	-25,72258788010	2009/10/12
	31,81658581280	-25,90235678030	rejected
	31,79466917090	-25,83797900450	refused no consultation
	31,82830611450	-25,64324150990	refused no consultation
	31;75612168250	-25,62375976820	refused no consultation
MP30/5/1/1/2/13463PR		31,75612168250	-25,62375976820	No outcome yet 2015/03/03
		31,83661113390	-2563062512550
MP30/5/1/112112928PR	31,96019608670	-25,67730561270	29/10/2014
MP30/5/1/1/2/13183PR	31,81958917440	-25,74072656330	rejected
MP30/5/1/1/2/13651PR	31,87511848300	-25,74720084110	4* November 2o014
MP30/5/1/1/2/13549PR	31,80121716950	-2563720520040	2015/06/03
MP30/5/1/1/2/14052PR	31,85030602510	-25,90690859510	rejected
MP30/5/1/1/2/15027PR	31,78440680450	-2563669016420	2018/11/06
MP30/5/1/1/2/14884PR	31,92466808080	-25,72794011510	lapsed
MP30/5/1/1/2/15634PR	31,48116350740	-25,70518383400	NotyetdeGdedon
MP30/5/1/1/2/15993PR	31,92447751970	-25,92195402590	Not yet decided on

20 November 2019 - NW91

Arries, Ms LH to ask the Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy

What is the (a) total number of mine workers who are employed in each mining company in the Republic, (b) location of each specified mine and (c) name of the company that manages each mine?

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Reply:

The question should be referred the Department of Labour to as the competent Authority.

20 November 2019 - NW617

Mileham, Mr K to ask the Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy

(1) Whether any license has been issued for mining, prospecting or exploration purposes to any mining company within 10 kilometers of the border of the Kruger National Park; if so, in each case, what are the details of each license issued, including the (a) date of issue, (b) company issued to, (c) minerals sought, (d) location of the license, (e) conditions attached to issuing of the license and (I) current status of each operation; (2) Whether the Department of Environmental Affairs, Forestry and Fisheries was consulted at any point during the licensing process; if not, why not; if so, what are the details of the input of the specified department on the licensing of the operations; (3) Whether environmental impact assessments were conducted; if not, in each case, why not; if so, (a) what did each environmental impact assessment recommend and (b) were these recommendations complied with before issuing licenses?

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Reply:

Yes, the Department has issued a prospecting right within 10 km of the border of the Kruger National Park.

(a) date of issue of the right: 06 October 2009 expiring on the 5 h October 2014, The said right was renewed and expired on the 26* August 2018.

(b) Name of the company: Manzolwandle Investments (Pty) Limited

(c) Minerals: Coal

(d) Location of the license: The Farm Tenbosch 162 JU, Turnbult 593 JU & Tecklenburg Ranch 548 JU in the Magisterial District of Barberton

(e) Conditions attached to the license: The applicable conditions of the prospecting right required the right holder to comply with section 19(1) and (2), section 38, 41, 42, 43 and the related Regulations as well as comply with the approved Environmental Management Plan (EMP)

§ Current status of the operation: The prospecting right has lapsed

2. Yes, the following organs of state in charge with the environment in terms of section 40 of the MPRDA:

- National Department of Water Affairs and Forestry
- Department of Agriculture
- Mpumalanga Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Environment
- Mpumalanga Tourism & Parks Agency

3. Yes, the Environmental Impact Assessment were conducted by the applicant as required in terms of section 39 of the MPRDA

a. the EIA recommended that the right be issued and financial provision for rehabilitation paid by the applicant in terms of section 41 of the MPRDA.

b. Yes, the applicant did comply with the recommendations.

19 November 2019 - NW1470

Cuthbert, Mr MJ to ask the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation

1) What is the Government ‘s position on the economic sanctions placed on Zimbabwe by the United States of America and the Europian Union; (2) Whether the Government supporst a human rights – based foreign policy; if not, why not; if so, (3) Whether the government stands in solidarity with Government of Zimbabwe, despite Zimbabwe’s alleged human rights abuses; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details?

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Reply:

Our stance toward Zimbabwe’s economic sanctions is primarly guided by the position of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) as well as the African Union (AU) position which calls for immediate lifting of the sanctions imposed on Zimbabwe by the United States of America and the European Union.
South Africa’s foreign policy is premised on the observation and respect for human rights and this also guides our bilateral engagements.
South Africa’s developmental aspirations and future are inextricably linked to that of the Southern African region, as such South Africa unequivocally stand in solidarity with all SADC member states including Zimbabwe. The United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) remains the United Nation’s mandated body to promote and protect human rights globally, not unilateral state’s decisions.

19 November 2019 - NW1396

King, Ms C to ask the Minister of Basic Education

With reference to the post provisioning norms as set by her department, what number of vacancies still exist in schools?

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Reply:

Number of vacancies in schools at the end of September 2019 as reported by the Provincial Education Departments. Although these are reported vacancies that need to be advertised, this does not translate to real vacancies at the schools affected as temporary teachers have been appointed in these posts until they are filled permanently.

PROVINCE	Number of vacancies as at the end of September 2019
EASTERN CAPE	3 281
FREE STATE	843
GAUTENG	2 301
KWAZULU-NATAL	2 729
LIMPOPO PROVINCE	5 101
MPUMALANGA	1 178
NORTHERN CAPE	296
NORTH WEST	319
WESTERN CAPE	1 445
NATIONAL	27 751
Source: Provincial Education Department (PED) Quarterly Reports to the DBE

19 November 2019 - NW1389

Boshoff, Dr WJ to ask the Minister of Basic Education

(1)Whether her department has commenced with a consultation process with parents and teachers regarding the implementation of comprehensive sexual education; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, (2) whether a timeline for the roll-out of the learning material for comprehensive sexual education has been finalised; if not, why not; if so, (3) whether she unequivocally declares that comprehensive sexual education will not be implemented with the commencement of the 2020 academic year; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, (4) whether she will make a statement on the matter?

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Reply:

(1) Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE) has been included in the curriculum since 2000. The Department of Basic Education (DBE) is thus not introducing a new curriculum. The DBE has just initiated a process to strengthen the teaching of CSE in Life Skills (LS) and Life Orientation (LO). In this regard, Scripted Lesson Plans (SLPs) were developed and tested in over 1 500 schools in 5 provinces. The testing process included the orientation of School Governing Bodies (SGBs) and School Management Teams (SMTs), the training of teachers as well as the sensitisation of parents.

Parents, communities of trust, scholars, NGOs and Christian-Based Organisations have raised their concerns about the explicit content and pictorial/ diagrammatic representations in some of the SLPs. The Department is hard at work to address all the concerns raised to the extent necessary.

(2) Timelines for the full implementation of the SLPs in all schools have not yet been finalised. Full implementation of the SLPs across all grades is only envisaged for 2021.

(3) As indicated, in response 1, CSE has been part of the curriculum since 2000. The implementation of CSE will thus continue.

(4) I, as the Minister of Basic Education, will make a public statement once all preparations for the full roll-out of the SLPs are finalised.

19 November 2019 - NW1355

Mabika, Mr M to ask the MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE, LAND REFORM AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT

Whether her department did business with certain (a) persons, (b) companies and (c) trusts (names and details furnished in each case) (i) in each of the past five financial years and (ii) since 1 April 2019; if so, (aa) on what date(s) did her department do business with the specified persons, companies and trusts and (bb) what was the (aaa) nature and (bbb) monetary value of each business arrangement? NW2568E

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Reply:

No payments were made to the list of suppliers or individuals

19 November 2019 - NW806

Phillips, Ms C to ask the Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy

What number of applications for mining licenses are still pending, (b) on what date was the oldest pending application submitted, (c) what number of the pending applications are from people who are already mining illegally and (d) on what date was the oldest pending application submitted by people mining illegally?

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Reply:

(a) 314

(b) 10/06/2011

(c) 01

(d) 30/08/2018

19 November 2019 - NW1368

Cachalia, Mr G K to ask the Minister of Justice and Correctional Services

Whether his department did business with certain (a) persons, (b) companies and (c) trusts (names and details furnished in each case) (i) in each of the past five financial years and (ii) since 1 April 2019; if so, (aa) on what date(s) did his department do business with the specified persons, companies and trusts and (bb) what was the (aaa) nature and (bbb) monetary value of each business arrangement?

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Reply:

(i) The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development did not do business with the persons, companies and trusts listed.

(ii) The Office of the Chief Justice (OCJ) is not in a position to indicate whether it has done business with anyone of the listed individuals in the absence of more information regarding their identities such as identity numbers, Nationality, Occupations, ect.

(iii) The Office of the Chief Justice (OCJ) did not do business with any of the companies mentioned by the Honourable Member.

(iv) The Office of the Chief Justice (OCJ) did not do any business with any of the Trusts mentioned by the Honourable Member.

19 November 2019 - NW873

Horn, Mr W to ask the Minister of Justice and Correctional Services

Has any of the fruitless and wasteful expenditure incurred by the Department of Correctional Services in the 2017-18 financial year been recovered from the relevant officials; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?

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Reply:

A total of fifty six (56) cases of fruitless and wasteful expenditure were reported during 2017/18 financial year. The total value of the cases amounts to R41 233 748.00 and two (02) of the cases reported with a total amount of R9 701.00 were written off without any recoveries recommended because the expenditures were incurred in emergency service delivery. These 02 cases were due to:

(i) DCS team escorting offenders found that the accommodation which was booked was not safe for personnel and state vehicles and they moved to a more secured accommodation: R9 435.00.

(ii) Traffic offences by drivers led to the vehicle being impounded. The department had to pay R266.00 to release the vehicle for service delivery. The traffic fines were moved from the department proxy to the drivers to personally pay them:
R 266.00.

The department is in process of investigating all cases (except the two indicated above) and where applicable, recoveries and disciplinary process will be undertaken based on the outcomes of investigations.

END

19 November 2019 - NW1400

King, Ms C to ask the Minister of Basic Educationof Basic Education

What number of (a)(i) Braille textbooks and (ii) other books for schools have been published during the period 1 January 2018 to 30 June 2019 and (b) schools for the blind and vision impaired are still experiencing shortages of such books? NW2614E

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Reply:

a)(1) 494 Braille textbook materials have been produced.

(a)(ii) 68 books for Reading and Literature have been produced in braille and 266 books have been produced in large print for the 22 schools for the blind.

(b) Provincial Education Departments and schools have been procuring braille

Textbooks to ensure all learners are provided with textbooks for subjects offered at the respective schools and where master copies are available. The DBE has obtained approval for procurement and funding of braille materials. DBE is presently procuring all materials where master copies have been produced for all provinces and schools.

18 November 2019 - NW1208

Macpherson, Mr DW to ask the Minister of Trade and Industry

What (a) has been the basic salary of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Empowerment Fund in each of the past three financial years, (b) benefits has the CEO been entitled to and (c) bonus has been paid to the CEO in each financial year?

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Reply:

The NEF remunerates employees on a total cost to company basis and publishes the CEO’s remuneration annually in the Integrated Report.

The total cost to company salary of the CEO of the NEF over the last 3 years can be found in the Integrated Reports 2017, 2018, 2019 which have been tabled to Parliament. In the 2019 Integrated Report, the disclosure may be found in pages 147 and 148.

-END-

18 November 2019 - NW1430

Ceza, Mr K to ask the Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture

Whether there are any plans to build recreation centres in any wards in the Nkangala District Municipality in Mpumalanga; if not, why not; if so, on what date will they be built?

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Reply:

Identification of the priority sport and recreation facilities for the community is done by municipalities in consultation with their communities, normally as part of the integrated development planning processes.

Based on these needs and development priorities, municipalities submit requests to the Department for funding of sport and recreation facilities, and subject to an allocation process followed by the Department, allocation will be made to a municipality accordingly.

Between 2017 and 2019, the following local municipalities in the District have been allocated a sum total of R31 800 000 for various sport and recreation facility projects:

Emakhazeni (MIG allocation)
Dr.J.S. Moroka (Outdoor gym/ children play-park allocation)
Emalahleni (MIG allocation)
Thembisile Hani (MIG allocation)
Victor Khanye ( MIG allocation)

This means, of the 6 local municipalities in the District, a total of 5 have been allocated and in future the remaining municipality (i.e. Steve Tshwete) will be also be considered.

18 November 2019 - NW1427

Komane, Ms RN to ask the Minister of Transport

Whether the tender in respect of the D520 road in the North West (details furnished) has been advertised; if not, why not; if so, (a) on what date was the tender awarded, (b) what is the name of the company that was awarded the tender, (c) what is the total amount of the tender and (d) on what date was it concluded?

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Reply:

1. The road D520 from Makolokwe to Bethanie in the Bojanala District is not yet advertised due to budgetary constraints; however, it remains one of our priority project. It will therefore be advertised should the financial situation improve.

The Department appointed the design Engineers in August 2013 to design the road from gravel to surface standard, and to-date the design is completed and ready for implementation.

However, the implementation of the project require an Equitable Share funding that is limited. The provincial Equitable Share allocation to the Department is by far less than what is required (rand per rand match) with the grant and the current needs.

(a) (b) (c) (d) Please see above.

18 November 2019 - NW1307

Macpherson, Mr DW to ask the Minister of Trade and Industry

(a) Which international trips that were undertaken by officials of his department since 1 April 2014 were (i) related to the (aa) SA Copyright law and (bb) International Copyright law and (ii) sponsored by international corporations and (b) what is the name of each international corporation that sponsored each trip?

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Reply:

The Director-General of the Department of Trade and Industry, Mr L October, has advised as follows:

In 2013/14 a dti official attended the Intellectual Property Conference in Brazil representing the former Minister Dr Rob Davies.
The Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC), together with the dti officials in April 2019 attended the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) in particular the Standing Committee on Copyright and Related Rights (SCCR). SCCR is an expert committee of WIPO responsible for global norm setting in the area of copyright. the dti officials also attended the WIPO General Assembly meeting in 2018 and 2019.
In November 2015 a dti official attended the African Ministerial Conference on Intellectual Property in Senegal.
In March 2018, a dti official attended the Africa Internet Academy in Mauritius.
In October 2018, a dti official attended the Advanced International Certificate on Intellectual Property in South Korea.
In 2019, the CIPC attended a Regional Conference on Copyright in Kenya, Nairobi.

The African Ministerial Conference on Intellectual Property in Senegal was sponsored by World Intellectual Property Organization. The Africa Internet Academy in Mauritius was sponsored by the Centre for Intellectual Property and Information Technology Law (CIPIT) at Strathmore University and Google. The Intellectual Property training in South Korea was sponsored by the World Intellectual Property Organization. The Regional Conference on Copyright in Kenya was sponsored by the World Intellectual Property Organization.

Costs incurred for the above-mentioned trips were budgeted for and paid for by the department.

-END-

18 November 2019 - NW1131

Krumbock, Mr GR to ask the Minister of Tourism

(a) On what date was the Tourism Economic Framework finalised, (b) what are the main drivers of the framework, (c)(i) how is the framework communicated and (ii) to whom and (d) how is the execution of the framework (i) monitored and (ii) evaluated?

Source
Link

Reply:

The Department of tourism does not have a Tourism Economic Framework.

a) – (d) Not applicable

18 November 2019 - NW1421

Graham, Ms SJ to ask the Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure

(a) What total number of sessional workers and other officials are housed at each of the parliamentary villages, (b) to which departments and/or Ministers are the specified persons assigned, (c) what number of days and/or nights do they spend at the parliamentary villages and (d) what additional perks do they receive, including (i) transport, (ii) school transport for their children; and (iii) any other perks?

Source
Link

Reply:

The Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure:

1421 (a) The total number of sessional officials and other officials housed at each of the Parliamentary Villages, are as follows:

PARLIAMENTARY VILLAGE	NUMBER OF OFFICIALS HOUSED
Acacia Park	246
Pelican Park	38
Laboria Park	8
TOTAL	292

(b) The above mentioned officials are assigned to the following Minister / Departments:

Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development;
Basic Education;
Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs;
Communications;
Defence and Military Veterans;
Economic Development;
Employment and Labour;
Environmental Affairs, Forestry and Fisheries;
Finance;
Health;
Home Affairs;
Higher Education, Science and Technology;
Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation;
International Relations and Co-operation;
Justice and Correctional Services;
Mineral Resources and Energy;
Police;
Presidency;
Public Enterprises;
Public Service and Administration;
Public Works and Infrastructure;
Small Business Development;
Social Development;
Sports, Arts and Culture;
State Security;
Tourism;
Trade and Industry;
Transport; and
Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities; and
ANC Caucus (support staff to disabled MP’s).

(c) The official unit is allocated to officials for a Parliamentary year at a time.

(d) (i) Transport is provided for the official from the Parliamentary villages to and from the Parliamentary Precinct.

(ii) Scholar transport is provided for declared dependants (learners) of officials residing at the Parliamentary Villages.

(iii) None.

18 November 2019 - NW1422

Graham, Ms SJ to ask the Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure

(1) (a) What number of Ministers from the Fifth Parliament are currently in arrears with their rental payments on their Ministerial houses, (b) what is being done to collect the outstanding monies and (c) what (i) is the quantum outstanding by each department and (ii) total amount is outstanding; (2) (a) what number of Ministers from the Sixth Parliament are in arrears with their rental payments on their Ministerial houses, (b) what is being done to collect the outstanding monies and (c) what (i) is the quantum outstanding by each department and (ii) total amount is outstanding?

Source
Link

Reply:

The Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure:

1. (a) The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure has informed me there are 43 Ministers, who are past and returning members of who are currently in arrears with their payments.

(b) Letters for payment arrangements with statements were sent to them. Some have instituted stop order payment and we are following up on others. If arrangements are not made and payments have not been received the account will be handed over to the State attorney for debt collection.

(c) (i) and (ii) See the attached ANNEXURE A

2. (a) A new Guide for Executive Members came to effective on 8 June 2019 and are currently under review by the President. Once the new guide for executive members is approved by the President it will be implemented.

(b) Not applicable

(c) (i) and (ii) Not applicable

Annexure A

RENTALS FOR STATE-OWNED RESIDENCES
OCCUPANT	AMOUNT	AMOUNT
	OWING	PAID SINCE
Former Minister	R64 272,37	R0,00
Former Minister	R5 042,42	R0,00
Former Minister	R2 108,35	R0,00
Former Minister	R66 564,35	R0,00
Former Minister	R7 709,58	R0,00
Former Deputy Minister	R3 134,47	R0,00
Former Deputy Minister	R595,92	R0,00
Former Minister	R51 273,73	R0,00
Former Minister	R17 457,45	R0,00
Former Deputy Minister	R145,94	R0,00
Former Deputy Minister	R505,62	R0,00
Former Minister	R805,71	R0,00
Former Deputy Minister	R839,37	R0,00
Former Deputy Minister	R1 685,68	R0,00
Former Deputy Minister	R4 990,06	R0,00
Former Deputy Minister	R5 089,05	R0,00
Former Deputy Minister	R11 427,21	R0,00
Former Deputy Minister	R22 891,79	R0,00
Former Minister	R41 505,31	R0,00
Former Deputy Minister	R69 365,92	R0,00
Former Minister	R73 503,58	R0,00
Former Deputy Minister	R74 323,99	R0,00
Former Minister	R144 165,92	R0,00
Former Deputy Minister	R34 753,13	R0,00
Deputy Minister	R63 329,07	R0,00
Former Minister	R61 396,00	R0,00
Deputy Minister	R14 444,62	R0,00
Deputy Minister	R9 994,77	R3 000,00
Minister	R9 348,03	R3 602,46
Deputy Minister	R412,83	R0,00
Deputy Minister	R47 054,24	R0,00
Minister	R16 105,43	R0,00
Deputy Minister	R40 834,20	R0,00
Minister	R16 768,52	R0,00
Deputy Minister	R48 823,62	R2 966,70
Deputy Minister	R21 031,69	R0,00
Deputy Minister	R21 776,63	R2 732,37
Minister	R15 028,30	R0,00
Minister	R58 949,45	R3 602,46
Deputy Minister	R38 058,24	R0,00
Deputy Minister	R65 475,93	R0,00
Minister	R39 043,01	R0,00
Minister	R12 163,63	R0,00
TOTAL	R1 304 195,11

18 November 2019 - NW1293

Roos, Mr AC to ask the Minister of Trade and Industry

With reference to his reply to question 802 on 14 October 2019, wherein he indicated that the first phase of the Ekandustria Revitalisation Programme was completed on 27 March 2019, what (a) are the deliverables for the second phase of the programme, (b) is the progress of the second phase as at the latest specified date for which information is available, (c) is the envisaged completion date of the second phase and (d) amount has been budgeted or allocated to the second phase in the 2019-20 financial year? NW2504E

Source
Link

Reply:

The revitalization of Ekandustria Industrial Park for Phase 2 has been scoped and the application has been submitted for funding but not yet processed. I am advised that part of the scope includes the following:

Refurbishment of fire hydrants
Refurbishment of Buildings and roofs
Solid Landfill refurbishment and compliance
Storm water refurbishment
Electrical Reticulations and refurbishment of high mast lights
Construction of Pre -Treatment Plant
Completion of fencing.

b) The second phase has not been initiated as yet pending funding approval.

c) The completion date will be determined following the initiation of the project.

d) The budgeted allocation for the second phase is dependant on budgetary approval.

-END-

18 November 2019 - NW1473

Khanyile, Ms AT to ask the Minister of Transport

(1)Whether the Lekwa Licence and Traffic Department is fully operational; (2) are officials employed at his department still receiving their full salaries while his department is not fully operational; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?

Source
Link

Reply:

At the outset, I must place it on record that the function of vehicle registration and licensing in terms of the Constitution resides with the respective Member of the Executive Council (MEC) in each province. The processes in terms of evaluation, registration and operation of Registering Authorities (RAs) Driving Licence Testing Centres (DLTCs) and Vehicle Testing Stations (VTSs) are further prescribed in the National Road Traffic Act, 1996 (Act no 93 of 1996). Lekwa Licence and Traffic Department (it is assumed that the RA is being referred to) therefor resides under Mpumalanga province.

(1) The Lekwa Licence and Traffic Department (RA) responsible for inter alia motor vehicle registration and licensing is not fully operational.

(2) All officials employed are receiving their full salaries including six officials that are currently suspended due to alleged involvement in fraud and corruption. The further details cannot be disclosed as due legal processes are still underway or pending. The suspension of the officials rendered the RA not fully operational.

18 November 2019 - NW1366

Brink, Mr C to ask the Minister of Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation

Whether her department did business with certain (a) persons, (b) companies and (c) trusts (names and details furnished in each case) (i) in each of the past five financial years and (ii) since 1 April 2019; if so, (aa) on what date(s) did her department do business with the specified persons, companies and trusts and (bb) what was the (aaa) nature and (bbb) monetary value of each business arrangement?

Source
Link

Reply:

The Department of Human Settlements and the Department of Water and Sanitation have advised me that they have not done business with the companies referred to by the Honourable Member in the past five financial years and (ii) since 1 April 2019 to date.

18 November 2019 - NW1130

Krumbock, Mr GR to ask the Minister of Tourism

(a) What total number of Tourism Stakeholder Forums have been established (i) in each province and (ii) nationally, (b) on what date was each forum established in each case, (c) who are the members of each forum, (d) how were members selected in each case, (e) what are the main objectives in each case, (f) what mechanisms, processes and procedures are in place to monitor the attainment of objectives in each instance and (g) what objectives have been met in each instance?

Source
Link

Reply:

Total number of Tourism Stakeholder Forums been established in each province

According to the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996 - Schedule 4, Tourism is one of the functional areas of concurrent national and provincial legislative competence. The detailed information on the provincial tourism forums can be obtained from the respective provinces, as the structures are not reporting directly to the department.

(a) – (g) Not applicable.

(a) Total number of Tourism Stakeholder Forums been established nationally is 5 (It excludes MinMEC, MIPTECH and the respective working groups)

Forum Name	(b)On what date was each forum established in each case	(c) Who are the members of each Forum	(d)How were members selected in each case	What are the main objectives in each case	what mechanisms processes and procedures are in place to monitor attainment of objectives in each instance	what objectives have been met in each instance
1. Tourism Leadership Forum	2017/18	Captains of Tourism Industry Representative from Treasury	The NTSS identifies stakeholders that will be playing a leading and/or supporting role in its implementation, monitoring and reporting	To provide a platform to discuss and deliberate on tourism related matters in order to ensure that tourism grows and contribute to the overall socio-economic development. To ensure that the policies set out by the industry are aligned with NTSS, and the Tourism Act no.3 of 2014.	Quarterly feedback meetings are held on progress made from actions allocated.	Sound discussions to ensure tourism growth and overall economic development.
2. National Tourism Stakeholders Forum (NTSF)	2011/12	Senior executives of organised private sector associations, Captains of industry, Senior government officials (from the relevant sector departments at national level) Representatives of provincial departments and provincial marketing agencies, Tourism heads / Managers in the metropolitan municipalities; and the South African Local Government Association; and Relevant National government agencies e.g. South African Tourism, Brand SA, South, etc.	The NTSS identifies stakeholders that will be playing a leading and/or supporting role in its implementation, monitoring and reporting.	To provide a platform for multi-stakeholder engagements to: Ensure alignment, monitoring and reporting on NTSS implementation Identify challenges that may hamper effective implementation of the NTSS and jointly recommend solutions, policy and strategy changes that are necessary and critical for the successful implementation of the NTSS and other tourism strategies/ programmes.	NTSS implementation mechanisms that include Work Streams aligned to each pillar of the NTSS, namely, Effective Marketing, Facilitating ease of Access, Visitor Experience, Destination management and Broad-Based Benefits.	Alignment, monitoring and reporting on NTSS implementation Clear identification of priorities and role players
3. Tourism Safety Forums (National)	2017/18	The Forum comprises of representatives from the Department, nine (9) provincial Tourism Departments, South African Tourism (SAT), South African National Parks (SANParks), Tourism Business Council of South Africa (TBCSA) and other tourism bodies, the South African Police Service (SAPS), industry representatives, and other relevant stakeholders as per invitation from the Forum.	Members are nominated by their respectively departments	The National Tourism Safety Forum is responsible for the coordination and integration of safety response mechanisms for tourists in distress. The Forum also establish safety protocols and clear messaging on matters related to tourist’s safety.	An MOU between SAPS and the departments of Tourism has been agreed to and will be signed in due course.	Development of National Tourism Safety Strategy. Implementation of part of the strategy. Tourism monitors programme in all province.
4. National Registrars Forum	Prior to 2000	Provincial Registrars National Registrar Registration Officials (both provincial and national)	Registrars are appointed in terms of the Tourism Act, 2014. They attend the quarterly engagements on the basis of their appointments as Registrars.	According to the Tourism Act, 2014, all Registrars of Tourist Guides (both provincial and national) are expected to report on the status of the tourist-guiding sector in their respective provinces as well as at a national level.	Quarterly workshops of Registrars provide a platform for exchanging views and experiences in the tourist-guiding sector and reporting on the achievements and challenges pertaining the tourist-guiding sector. Registrars are provided with templates which are to be populated on a monthly and quarterly basis. This is monitored regularly to ensure that provinces submit the required information by the stipulated deadlines.	Submission of monthly and quarterly statistics and databases. Submission of quarterly reports on tourist guiding initiatives implemented Annual report on guiding with statistical information and trends related to guiding.
(5) Tourism Service Excellence and Complaints Management Forum	2012	Composition: Forum consisted of the department, tourism associations, South African Bureau of Standards (SABS), South Africa Police Service (SAPS), Tourism Business Council of South Africa (TBCSA) and National Accommodation Association of South Africa (NAA-SA).	Selection: Invitation for voluntary participation.	Objectives of the Forum: Sharing information and expertise on Service Excellence Programme. Support initiatives that are aimed at creating a culture of service excellence in the tourism sector. Joint awareness creation sessions for tourism products and campaigns. Discussions on Tourism Complaints. Provided inputs on Tourism Complaints Management Documents. Shared information on events and functions attended by respective members	Lead: It is led by the department and convened quarterly meetings.	Achievements: Terms of Reference Developed. Quarterly meetings held Joint awareness creation sessions. Presentations at relevant events. Support relevant pilot projects and events.

18 November 2019 - NW1332

Gumbi, Mr HS to ask the Minister of Tourism

What (a) steps is her department taking to eliminate delays in the implementation of the Working for Tourism projects and (b) are the deadlines, milestones and timelines of each specified project?

Source
Link

Reply:

(a) What steps is her department taking to eliminate delays in the implementation of the Working for Tourism projects

The Working for Tourism Programme supports both skills and infrastructure development projects. There are different reasons for delays in these two types of projects.

Skills development projects are typically delayed as a result of not being able to find suitable service providers, due mainly to non-responsiveness of the bids received. The Department now conducts compulsory briefing sessions for open bids in order to clarify the requirements of the terms of reference as an attempt to address this challenge.

A panel of service providers was appointed for various skills programmes to fast track the appointment of implementers

The Infrastructure Projects have been deliberately delayed through a management decision to halt all infrastructure projects while and extensive review process was undertaken. This review process was conducted in 2016/17 on behalf of the Department by the Government Technical Advisory. Committee (GTAC), an agency of National Treasury, of both individual projects as well as the entire implementation system. The review was necessary as there had been challenges in the implementation of the infrastructure projects which needed to be fully understood. As it would have been noted, the infrastructure project remains a challenge for the department and currently reviewing all past projects so that decisions can be taken about them individually. The intention is to ensure we recover the lost resources through law enforcement agencies so that we can conclude some of the projects.

(b) What are the deadlines, Milestones and timelines of each specified project

The skills training programme that was delayed is the food safety programme. The procurement of the service providers will be in place by the end of January 2020.

The AG report highlighted substantial challenges and as a result, the infrastructure projects that were deliberately delayed have not yet re-commenced. Once evaluation process has been concluded we will report to parliament with Wayforward

18 November 2019 - NW1480

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

(1) Whether his department will fund the participation of the SA Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee in the (a) 2020 Region 5 and (b) 2020 All-Africa Games; if not, why not; if so, (2) whether his department intends on taking responsibility for the delivery of the teams to these games; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?

Source
Link

Reply:

(1) Yes, the Department will fund the participation of the SA Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee in the (a) 2020 Region 5 and (b) 2020 All-Africa Games. This would be in line with the amount allocated to SASCOC by the National Treasury and the breakdown of the amount per Business Plan from the Confederation.

(2) No. The Department does not intend taking responsibility of the delivery of teams. In terms of the National Sport and Recreation Act and the National Sport and Recreation Plan it is the high performance and team delivery is the domain of the Confederation.

18 November 2019 - NW1259

Mhlongo, Mr TW to ask the Minister of Trade and Industry

(1)What (a) is the current total cost of renovating the Credo Mutwa museum and library in Kuruman, Northern Cape and (b) amount was (i) allocated for the specific library, house and museum project by (aa) the Northern Cape government and (bb) his department and (ii) donated by the National Lotteries commission towards the construction of the Credo Mutwa museum; (2) (a) on what date was the museum and library renovation project supposed to be completed and (b) by what date will the project be completed; (3) whether any investigation was conducted regarding mismanagement and/or maladministration of the project; if not, why not; if so, (a) what is the status of the investigation, (b) will he furnish Mr T W Mhlongo with a progress report and (c) what is the case number allocated to the investigation? NW2471E

Source
Link

Reply:

I have been advised by the department as follows:

“(1) (a) Only NLC funded the project.

(b) (i) (aa) no funding from the Northern Cape Government (bb) no funding from the department and (ii) the NLC approved R19 Million for the following key items: construction of a new Library and Museum, operational cost (including free Wi-Fi to the public), appointment of the Librarian and a Curator. The project relating to the renovation of Mr Mutwa’s home was sanctioned by the Northern Cape Department of Sports, Arts and Culture and NLC did not play a role.

(2) (a) The construction of the Library and Museum commenced in December 2017 and was completed in September 2018. The project was launched/handed over to the community on the 15th April 2019.

(b) The project is fully completed in line with the budget allocated by the NLC, the project was handed over and since then it has been fully utilized by the community.

(3) No (a) Not applicable (b) Not applicable (c) None “

-END-

18 November 2019 - NW1379

Hill-Lewis, Mr GG to ask the Minister of Trade and Industry

Whether his department did business with certain (a) persons, (b) companies and (c) trusts (names and details furnished in each case) (i) in each of the past five financial years and (ii) since 1 April 2019; if so, (aa) on what date(s) did his department do business with the specified persons, companies and trusts and (bb) what was the (aaa) nature and (bbb) monetary value of each business arrangement?

Source
Link

Reply:

I am informed by the Director-General that the department has not conducted business with any of the companies and trusts specified nor any of the specified persons in their personal capacity.

-END-

18 November 2019 - NW1491

Keetse, Mr PP to ask the Minister of Transport

What is his department’s immediate plan to intervene in the ongoing disputes regarding routes between Über and meter taxis that continue to put passengers at risk?

Source
Link

Reply:

The National Land Transport Act, 05 of 2009 (the Act) provides that anyone who transport passengers for reward must have an operating license. Currently the Provincial Regulatory Entities are issuing operating license for both meter taxi and E-hailing services.

The Department held meetings with both E-hailling and metered taxi operators where it was agreed that all operators must obtain an operating license in order to operate a public transport service. Furthermore, both operators were encouraged to pick up passenger in areas where they have authority to do so.

The Act also creates an offence to anyone who provides a public transport services without the necessary operating licence. If found to be providing public transport without the licence, the relevant vehicle must be impounded and a determined fine must be paid before the vehicle is released by law enforcement. The fine varies from Province to Province since this power rests with the MECs and it goes up on a second and third offence.

18 November 2019 - NW1306

Macpherson, Mr DW to ask the Minister of Trade and Industry

What are the details of all international trips that were undertaken by officials of his department since 2014, in each case, including the (a) date of the trip, (b) destination, (c) duration of the trip, (d) name of each official on the trip, (e) job title of each official on the trip, (f) purpose of the trip, (g) name of the conference or event attended and (h) name of each sponsor of the (i) trip and (ii) conference/event attended?

Source
Link

Reply:

The Director-General of the Department of Trade and Industry, Mr L October, has advised me of the following:

“The department was able to obtain limited information from the travel agents for the last two years as reflected in the table below.

Information in respect of sponsorships is contained in the department’s Annual Reports for the respective financial years.”

Date of Trip	Destination	Job Title
20171003	New York	Chief Director
20171003	New York	Chief Operating Officer
20171006	Morocco	Chief Director
20171007	Geneva	Director
20171007	Germany	Director
20171007	Germany	Chief Director
20171009	Tokyo	Deputy Director
20171011	Morocco	Deputy Director
20171012	New York	Deputy Director
20171012	New York	Director
20171012	New York	Deputy Director
20171013	Cuba	Deputy Director
20171013	Cuba	Director
20171013	Cuba	Deputy Director
20171014	Brussels	Deputy Director
20171014	Brussels	Director
20171014	Germany	Deputy Director
20171014	Germany	Director
20171014	Ireland	Director
20171014	Ireland	Chief Director
20171015	Indonesia	Chief Director
20171015	Indonesia	Director
20171016	Brussels	Chief Director
20171016	Brussels	Chief Director
20171019	Amsterdam	Director
20171021	Geneva	Assistant Director
20171021	Geneva	Deputy Director
20171021	Germany	Deputy Director
20171022	Denmark	Director
20171022	Moscow	Deputy Director
20171022	Moscow	Director
20171022	Moscow	Deputy Director
20171022	Moscow	Deputy Director
20171022	Moscow	Chief Operating Officer
20171022	Moscow	Director
20171022	Moscow	Assistant Director
20171022	Austria	Chief Director
20171027	Cuba	Director
20171027	Cuba	Assistant Director
20171027	Cuba	Trade and Industry Advisor
20171027	Cuba	Advanced Team Assistant
20171027	Miami	Deputy Director
20171028	Cuba	None Employee
20171029	Germany	Director
20171029	Munich	Chief Operating Officer
20171030	California	Deputy Director
20171031	France	Director
20171104	Germany	Deputy Director
20171104	Germany	Deputy Director
20171104	Ireland	Deputy Director
20171104	Ireland	Project & Office Manager
20171105	Geneva	Director
20171105	Geneva	Director
20171105	Geneva	Assistant Director
20171105	Philippines	Deputy Director
20171105	Philippines	Assistant Director
20171105	Philippines	Director
20171107	Pakistan	Deputy Director
20171111	Ireland	Director
20171111	Ireland	Trade and Industry Advisor
20171111	Istanbul	Assistant Director
20171111	Sydney	Assistant Director
20171111	Sydney	Deputy Director
20171111	Austria	Director
20171112	Germany	Personal Assistant
20171113	Brussels	Chief Director
20171113	Cuba	Assistant Director
20171115	New York	Chief Director
20171118	London	Trade and Industry Advisor
20171118	London	Senior Administration Clerk
20171119	Korea	Deputy Director
20171119	Korea	Advanced Team Assistant
20171119	Korea	Chief Director
20171119	Saudi Arabia	Deputy Director
20171119	Saudi Arabia	Director
20171120	Geneva	Deputy Director
20171121	China	Chief Director
20171121	China	Director
20171121	China	Deputy Director
20171121	China	Director
20171123	Munich	Advanced Team Assistant
20171123	Munich	Director
20171125	Amsterdam	Trade and Industry Advisor
20171125	Dubai	Assistant Director
20171125	India	Deputy Director
20171125	India	Chief Director
20171125	India	Chief Director
20171125	India	Director
20171125	London	Director
20171125	Sweden	Director
20171130	Austria	Director
20171202	Athens	Director
20171202	Athens	Deputy Director
20171202	Brazil	Deputy Director
20171202	Brazil	Chief Director
20171202	Brazil	Deputy Director
20171202	Istanbul	Deputy Director
20171202	Sao Paolo	Assistant Director
20171202	Sri Lanka	Deputy Director
20171205	London	Assistant Director
20171206	Argentina	Deputy Director
20171206	Sao Paulo	Secretary
20171206	Shanghai	Deputy Director
20171206	Shanghai	Director
20171209	Geneva	Director
20171214	Argentina	Deputy Director
20171214	Argentina	Assistant Director
20171214	Argentina	Chief Director
20171214	Argentina	Advanced Team Assistant
20171214	Argentina	Director
20171214	Argentina	Chief Operating Officer
20180107	Atlanta	Chief Operating Officer
20180107	Atlanta	Divisional Financial Advisor
20180107	Atlanta	Project Manager
20180107	Atlanta	Chief Operating Officer
20180120	Shanghai	Director
20180120	Singapore	Director
20180120	Zurich	Chief Of Staff
20180121	Zurich	Chief Director
20180122	London	Assistant Director
20180124	Italy	Assistant Director
20180126	Dubai	Personal Assistant
20180126	Dubai	Assistant Director
20180126	Austria	Chief Director
20180127	Dubai	Chief Director
20180127	Geneva	Chief Director
20180127	Geneva	Deputy Director
20180128	Comoro	Deputy Director
20180128	Comoro	Deputy Director
20180128	Comoro	Chief Director
20180128	Geneva	Director
20180128	Geneva	Deputy Director
20180129	Geneva	Director
20180203	Moscow	Assistant Director
20180204	Germany	Assistant Director
20180204	Germany	Director
20180204	Germany	Deputy Director
20180204	Germany	Trade and Industry Advisor
20180206	Argentina	Deputy Director
20180206	Argentina	Assistant Director
20180209	Istanbul	Director
20180209	Las Vegas	Deputy Director
20180209	Las Vegas	Director
20180210	Las Vegas	Trade and Industry Advisor
20180210	Austria	Deputy Director
20180210	Austria	Deputy Director
20180210	Austria	Trade and Industry Advisor
20180213	Germany	Trade and Industry Advisor
20180213	Germany	Deputy Director
20180214	Brussels	Assistant Director
20180214	Brussels	Director
20180214	Brussels	Deputy Director
20180214	Germany	Chief Director
20180214	Germany	Senior Administration Clerk
20180215	Brussels	Director
20180215	Dubai	Assistant Director
20180215	Dubai	Trade and Industry Advisor
20180215	Dubai	Assistant Director
20180215	Dubai	Director
20180215	Dubai	Director
20180215	Dubai	Assistant Director
20180217	Brussels	Chief Director
20180217	Brussels	Director
20180217	India	Chief Director
20180217	India	Deputy Director
20180217	India	Director
20180218	New York	Trade and Industry Advisor
20180218	New York	Deputy Director
20180218	New York	Chief Director
20180219	Brussels	Deputy Director
20180220	India	Director
20180221	Brussels	Director
20180225	London	Deputy Director General
20180225	London	Director
20180227	Saudi Arabia	Deputy Director
20180227	Saudi Arabia	Assistant Director
20180301	Canada	Assistant Director
20180301	Canada	Senior Communication Officer
20180301	Canada	Trade and Industry Advisor
20180302	Canada	Deputy Director
20180302	Canada	Director
20180302	Canada	Assistant Director
20180302	Tokyo	Director
20180302	Tokyo	Deputy Director
20180302	Tokyo	Communication Officer
20180303	Bahrain	Assistant Director
20180303	London	Trade and Industry Advisor
20180303	London	Assistant Director
20180303	London	Assistant Director
20180304	France	Assistant Director
20180310	France	Assistant Director
20180310	New Delhi	Deputy Director
20180310	New Delhi	Deputy Director
20180311	Vietnam	Deputy Director
20180311	Vietnam	Assistant Director
20180314	Germany	Deputy Director
20180314	Germany	Deputy Director
20180315	Los Angeles	Assistant Director
20180315	New York	Deputy Director
20180317	Colombia	Deputy Director
20180317	Colombia	Deputy Director
20180317	Colombia	Deputy Director
20180317	Colombia	Trade and Industry Advisor
20180317	Columbia	Deputy Director
20180317	Germany	Director
20180317	Germany	Chief Director
20180317	Los Angeles	Chief Director
20180317	New Delhi	Deputy Director
20180318	Geneva	Director
20180318	Geneva	Assistant Director
20180318	New Delhi	Chief Director
20180320	France	Director
20180320	Los Angeles	Assistant Director
20180321	Los Angeles	Deputy Director
20180323	Colombia	Director
20180324	Chengdu	Director
20180324	China	Director
20180324	France	Assistant Director
20180324	France	Director
20180324	Shanghai	Assistant Director
20180324	Shanghai	Assistant Director
20180325	Brazil	Deputy Director
20180326	Geneva	Director
20180328	Brazil	Assistant Director
20180330	Brazil	Deputy Director
20180402	New Delhi	Director
20180404	London	Director
20180404	London	Director
20180407	Dubai	Chief Director
20180407	Austria	Deputy Director
20180407	Austria	Director
20180407	Austria	Deputy Director
20180407	Austria	Chief Director
20180413	France	Chief Director
20180413	Germany	Deputy Director
20180413	Germany	Call Centre Manager
20180413	Germany	Trade and Industry Advisor
20180413	Malaysia	Deputy Director
20180413	Malaysia	Assistant Director
20180413	Malaysia	Assistant Director
20180414	Indonesia	Director
20180414	Ireland	Assistant Director
20180414	London	Director
20180414	London	Chief Director
20180414	London	Chief Director
20180414	London	Deputy Director
20180414	London	Director
20180415	Geneva	Deputy Director
20180415	London	Chief Director
20180415	London	Deputy Director
20180416	London	Director
20180416	London	Director
20180416	London	Director
20180420	Chile	Assistant Director
20180420	Chile	Assistant Director
20180420	Chile	Deputy Director
20180420	New York	Deputy Director
20180421	Geneva	Deputy Director
20180421	Geneva	Deputy Director
20180421	Geneva	Assistant Director
20180421	Germany	Trade and Industry Advisor
20180421	Indonesia	Deputy Director
20180421	New York	Director
20180422	Istanbul	Assistant Director
20180422	Istanbul	Assistant Director
20180424	Munich	Assistant Director
20180424	Munich	Director
20180424	New Delhi	Chief Operating Officer
20180424	Sydney	Deputy Director
20180424	Sydney	Deputy Director
20180424	Sydney	Chief Director
20180424	Sydney	Deputy Director
20180424	Sydney	Deputy Director
20180424	Sydney	Chief Director
20180424	Sydney	Director
20180425	New York	Deputy Director
20180425	New York	Director
20180427	Texas	Director
20180427	Texas	Assistant Director
20180427	Texas	Trade and Industry Advisor
20180428	London	Deputy Director
20180428	London	Director
20180502	Argentina	Deputy Director
20180502	Brussel	Director
20180503	Portugal	Chief Director
20180503	Portugal	Director
20180504	Argentina	Assistant Director
20180504	Dubai	Deputy Director
20180504	Dubai	Chief audit Executive
20180504	France	Advanced Team Assistant
20180504	France	Deputy Director
20180505	Argentina	Chief Director
20180505	Canada	Deputy Director
20180505	Greece	Assistant Director
20180505	Greece	Assistant Director
20180505	Greece	Deputy Director
20180508	Qatar	Assistant Director
20180513	Shanghai	Assistant Director
20180513	Shanghai	Assistant Director
20180513	Shanghai	Assistant Director
20180513	Shanghai	Deputy Director
20180517	China	Chief Economist
20180521	France	Director
20180521	France	Trade and Industry Advisor
20180521	Indonesia	Assistant Director
20180521	Indonesia	Director
20180522	Amsterdam	Chief Director
20180522	France	Director
20180522	France	Chief Director
20180522	Munich	Chief Operating Officer
20180522	Tokyo	Deputy Director
20180523	Indonesia	Deputy Director
20180523	Indonesia	Deputy Director
20180523	Indonesia	Assistant Director
20180523	Indonesia	Chief Director
20180523	Indonesia	Deputy Director
20180523	Indonesia	Chief Director
20180525	Texas	Chief Director
20180526	Amsterdam	Trade and Industry Advisor
20180526	Shanghai	Director
20180529	Las Vegas	Deputy Director
20180529	Las Vegas	Chief Director
20180601	Hong Kong	Deputy Director
20180601	Sydney	Deputy Director
20180601	Sydney	Trade and Industry Advisor
20180602	Athens	Director
20180602	Athens	Chief Director
20180602	Boston	Trade and Industry Advisor
20180602	Boston	Chief Director
20180602	Boston	Director
20180602	Boston	Director
20180602	Moscow	Deputy Director
20180603	Argentina	Director
20180603	Argentina	Director
20180604	Canada	Director
20180605	Canada	Trade and Industry Advisor
20180605	Canada	Assistant Director
20180609	Latvia	Director
20180609	Latvia	Chief Director
20180609	Paris	Director
20180609	Paris	Assistant Director
20180615	Austria	Director
20180615	Austria	Chief Director
20180616	Latvia	Director
20180617	Geneva	Assistant Director
20180617	Geneva	Director
20180617	New York	Deputy Director
20180617	New York	Director
20180617	Austria	Director
20180617	Austria	Senior Communication Officer
20180618	Paris	Chief Director
20180622	China	Deputy Director
20180622	China	Deputy Director
20180622	China	Assistant Director
20180622	New Delhi	Chief Director
20180622	Austria	Assistant Director
20180623	Dubai	Director
20180623	India	Director
20180623	Philippines	Assistant Director
20180623	Philippines	Deputy Director
20180626	London	Chief Director
20180626	London	Director
20180630	Milan	Deputy Director
20180630	Milan	Deputy Director
20180630	Shanghai	Chief Director
20180630	Shanghai	Assistant Director
20180707	Malaysia	Assistant Director
20180707	Washington	Trade and Industry Advisor
20180707	Washington	Assistant Director
20180707	Washington	Director
20180707	Washington	Advanced Team Assistant
20180707	Washington	Deputy Director
20180709	Atlanta	Project Manager
20180710	Abu Dhabi	Director
20180710	Atlanta	Chief Operating Officer
20180710	Atlanta	Deputy Director
20180710	Dubai	Chief Director
20180710	Saudi Arabia	Chief Director
20180710	Saudi Arabia	Chief Financial Officer
20180711	Brazil	Trade and Industry Advisor
20180711	Brazil	Deputy Director
20180717	Xiamen	Deputy Director
20180717	Xiamen	Intern
20180720	London	Trade and Industry Advisor
20180721	Seoul	Assistant Director
20180804	London	Director
20180805	Geneva	Assistant Director
20180821	Argentina	Deputy Director
20180823	France	Advanced Team Assistant
20180823	France	Deputy Director
20180824	Austria	Director
20180826	Oslo	Deputy Director
20180826	Australia	Deputy Director
20180826	Singapore	Director
20180826	Singapore	Director
20180827	Australia	Director
20180829	Beijing	Assistant Director
20180829	China	Chief Operating Officer
20180829	China	Deputy Director
20180829	China	Assistant Director
20180830	Bangkok	Director
20180830	Bangkok	Assistant Director
20180830	Beijing	Chief Director
20180830	Beijing	Deputy Director
20180830	China	Director
20180830	Indonesia	Chief Director
20180830	Peru	Director
20180830	Peru	Director
20180830	Peru	Assistant Director
20180830	Peru	Deputy Director
20180901	China	Assistant Director
20180901	China	Assistant Director
20180901	China	Deputy Director
20180904	Canada	Trade and Industry Advisor
20180904	Canada	Assistant Director
20180904	China	Director
20180904	China	Deputy Director
20180904	Austria	Chief Risk & Compliance Officer
20180906	Hong Kong	Chief Director
20180910	Argentina	Director
20180911	Argentina	Chief Director
20180911	Argentina	Deputy Director
20180913	Dubai	Trade and Industry Advisor
20180913	Dubai	Trade and Industry Advisor
20180914	Moscow	Call Centre Manager
20180914	Moscow	Communication Officer
20180914	Moscow	Assistant Director
20180914	Paris	Assistant Director
20180914	Paris	Trade and Industry Advisor
20180914	Sao Paulo	Deputy Director
20180915	Denmark	Director
20180915	France	Deputy Director
20180915	France	Chief Audit Executive
20180915	Paris	Assistant Director
20180915	Tokyo	Senior Communication Officer
20180915	Tokyo	Director
20180915	Tokyo	Director
20180916	Germany	Deputy Director
20180916	Tokyo	Chief Director
20180917	France	Chief Director
20180917	France	Executive Assistant
20180917	France	Director
20180917	France	Director General
20180917	France	Chief Director
20180920	New York	Deputy Director
20180920	New York	Assistant Director
20180920	New York	Deputy Director
20180920	New York	Advanced Team Assistant
20180921	Saudi Arabia	Chief Director
20180922	Poland	Director
20180923	Geneva	Deputy Director
20180923	Geneva	Deputy Director
20180923	Thailand	Assistant Director
20180924	Canada	Trade and Industry Advisor
20180924	Italy	Deputy Director
20180924	Italy	Assistant Director
20180925	Colombia	Director
20180926	Dubai	Director
20180927	Saudi Arabia	Chief Director
20180928	Dubai	Deputy Director
20180928	Miami	Advanced Team Assistant
20180929	Belgium	Chief Director
20180929	Belgium	Deputy Director
20180930	Houston	Deputy Director
20180930	Houston	Deputy Director
20181001	London	Chief Director
20181004	Dubai	Chief Director
20181004	Tokyo	Assistant Director
20181004	Tokyo	Deputy Director
20181004	Tokyo	Assistant Director
20181007	Geneva	Director
20181009	Tokyo	Deputy Director
20181010	Florida	Deputy Director
20181013	Florida	Chief Operating Officer
20181014	Canada	Trade and Industry Advisor
20181014	London	Trade and Industry Advisor
20181014	Oslo, Norway	Assistant Director
20181014	Oslo, Norway	Deputy Director
20181014	Sri Lanka	Deputy Director
20181015	China	Communication Officer
20181016	China	Advanced Team Assistant
20181016	London	Trade and Industry Advisor
20181016	Miami	Personal Assistant
20181016	Zurich	Director
20181017	France	Deputy Director
20181018	France	Deputy Director
20181018	France	Assistant Director
20181019	Canada	Deputy Director
20181019	Cuba	Chief Financial Officer
20181020	France	Director
20181020	Geneva	Director
20181020	Geneva	Deputy Director
20181022	Brussels	Chief Of Staff
20181022	Brussels	Chief Director
20181022	Brussels	Personal Assistant
20181022	Mexico	Assistant Director
20181022	Mexico	Director
20181022	Mexico	Chief Director
20181026	Cuba	Assistant Director
20181026	Dubai	Director
20181026	Dubai	Assistant Director
20181027	California	Deputy Director
20181027	California	Chief Operating Officer
20181027	Cuba	Deputy Director
20181028	California	Director
20181028	California	Deputy Director
20181028	California	Trade and Industry Advisor
20181029	Shanghai	Assistant Director
20181031	California	Chief Of Staff
20181031	Shanghai	Chief Director
20181031	Shanghai	Assistant Director
20181101	China	Deputy Director
20181101	Oslo, Norway	Chief Director
20181103	Cuba	Assistant Director
20181103	Shanghai	Chief Director
20181104	Amsterdam	Chief Director
20181106	Geneva	Chief Economist
20181110	Los Angeles	Trade and Industry Advisor
20181110	Sweden	Trade and Industry Advisor
20181111	Geneva	Assistant Director
20181111	Istanbul	Chief Director
20181117	Amsterdam	Assistant Director
20181117	Geneva	Director
20181118	Moscow	Personal Assistant
20181122	Moscow	Personal Assistant
20181124	Italy	Deputy Director
20181125	London	Deputy Director
20181126	Atlanta	Chief Director
20181126	Atlanta	Chief Operating Officer
20181129	Bangkok	Deputy Director
20181201	Geneva	Assistant Director
20181201	Geneva	Deputy Director
20181202	Bangkok	Chief Director
20181202	Bangkok	Director
20181202	Geneva	Deputy Director
20181208	Dubai	Administrative Officer
20181208	Dubai	Assistant Director
20181208	Dubai	Deputy Director
20181209	Guangzhou	Deputy Director
20181209	London	Deputy Director
20181210	Dubai	Assistant Director
20181212	London	Deputy Director
20181212	London	Director
20190112	Shanghai	Chief Of Staff
20190112	Shanghai	Deputy Director
20190112	Shanghai	Deputy Director
20190112	Tokyo	Chief Director
20190112	Tokyo	Director
20190112	Tokyo	Deputy Director
20190115	New Delhi	Director
20190115	New Delhi	Chief Director
20190119	New Delhi	Deputy Director
20190119	New Delhi	Assistant Director
20190121	New Delhi	Deputy Director
20190121	New Delhi	Chief Director
20190121	New Delhi	Assistant Director
20190122	New Delhi	Deputy Director
20190122	New Delhi	Chief Director
20190122	Zurich	Chief Director
20190123	New Delhi	Deputy Director
20190125	Germany	Chief Director
20190126	Dubai	Trade and Industry Advisor
20190127	Tokyo	Deputy Director
20190131	New York	Trade and Industry Advisor
20190131	New York	Deputy Director
20190202	Germany	Assistant Director
20190202	Germany	Director
20190202	Germany	Call Centre Manager
20190202	Germany	Assistant Director
20190202	Germany	Assistant Director
20190210	Brazil	Deputy Director
20190210	Brazil	Chief Director
20190210	Geneva	Legal Officer
20190210	Geneva	Director
20190210	Germany	Intern
20190210	Germany	Deputy Director
20190213	Abu Dhabi	Deputy Director
20190213	Abu Dhabi	Assistant Director
20190213	Abu Dhabi	Assistant Director
20190214	Dubai	Assistant Director
20190214	Dubai	Senior Communication Officer
20190215	Dubai	Deputy Director
20190215	Dubai	Personal Assistant
20190215	Dubai	Director
20190215	Dubai	Assistant Director
20190215	India	Chief Director
20190215	India	Deputy Director
20190217	Dubai	Deputy Director
20190217	Dubai	Assistant Director
20190217	Mumbai	Trade and Industry Advisor
20190217	Mumbai	Director
20190217	Mumbai	Director
20190217	Mumbai	Trade and Industry Advisor
20190218	New York	Assistant Director
20190218	New York	Chief Director
20190220	Sydney	Team Assistant
20190222	Sydney	Chief Director
20190223	Brisbane	Deputy Director
20190223	Brisbane	Deputy Director
20190223	Brisbane	Director
20190223	Australia	Deputy Director
20190223	Geneva	Deputy Director
20190223	Geneva	Deputy Director
20190223	Mumbai	Chief Director
20190224	Colombia	Director
20190224	Colombia	Deputy Director
20190226	Colombia	Chief Director
20190228	Canada	Assistant Director
20190301	Canada	Director
20190301	Canada	Deputy Director
20190301	France	Director
20190301	France	Trade and Industry Advisor
20190301	Tokyo	Intern
20190301	Tokyo	Assistant Director
20190301	Tokyo	Assistant Director
20190301	Tokyo	Senior Communication
20190301	Tokyo	Assistant Director
20190302	France	Communication Officer
20190303	Geneva	Director
20190303	Geneva	Assistant Director
20190306	Texas	Assistant Director
20190308	Brazil	Intern
20190308	Brazil	Chief Director
20190308	Brazil	Deputy Director
20190309	France	Deputy Director
20190311	Italy	Trade and Industry Advisor
20190311	Italy	Call Centre Manager
20190311	Italy	Director
20190313	Malaysia	Assistant Director
20190314	Germany	Intern
20190316	Dubai	Assistant Director
20190316	Dubai	Trade and Industry Advisor
20190316	Hong Kong	Deputy Director
20190316	Hong Kong	Director
20190319	Geneva	Director
20190319	Geneva	Legal Officer
20190319	Geneva	Deputy Director
20190319	Germany	Director
20190319	Germany	Deputy Director
20190319	Germany	Deputy Director
20190319	Germany	Chief Director
20190323	Argentina	Assistant Director
20190323	Geneva	Deputy Director
20190323	Geneva	Deputy Director
20190324	France	Director
20190324	France	Chief Director
20190324	Tokyo	Deputy Director
20190324	Austria	Director
20190324	Austria	Chief Director
20190326	Morocco	Intern
20190326	Morocco	Trade and Industry Advisor
20190326	Tokyo	Director
20190326	Tokyo	Chief Director
20190329	Brazil	Deputy Director
20190329	Brazil	Assistant Director
20190329	Brazil	Deputy Director
20190330	Geneva	Deputy Director
20190330	Geneva	Deputy Director
20190331	Nepal	Director
20190331	Nepal	Chief Director
20190403	Miami	Deputy Director
20190403	Miami	Trade and Industry Advisor
20190405	Dubai	Director
20190405	Dubai	Chief Director
20190405	Dubai	Deputy Director
20190407	Tokyo	Director
20190409	Colombia	Chief Director
20190412	Moscow	Director
20190412	Russia	Chief Director
20190412	Russia	Deputy Director
20190414	Saudi Arabia	Deputy Director
20190414	Saudi Arabia	Chief Director
20190414	Saudi Arabia	Chief Director
20190414	Saudi Arabia	Deputy Director
20190417	Moscow	Chief Director
20190421	Moscow	Advanced Team Assistant
20190421	Moscow	Deputy Director
20190423	Canada	Deputy Director
20190423	China	Chief Director
20190423	China	Deputy Director
20190423	China	Director
20190424	Istanbul	Deputy Director
20190424	Istanbul	Chief Director
20190427	Canada	Deputy Director
20190427	Canada	Deputy Director
20190427	Geneva	Director
20190427	Geneva	Assistant Director
20190427	Morocco	Chief Director
20190502	Texas	Trade and Industry Advisor
20190502	Texas	Director
20190502	Texas	Trade and Industry Advisor
20190503	Texas	Communication Officer
20190503	Texas	Senior Communication Officer
20190503	Washington	Deputy Director
20190504	Geneva	Deputy Director
20190504	Geneva	Deputy Director
20190504	Portugal	Chief Director
20190504	Portugal	Director
20190504	Texas	Deputy Director
20190506	Tokyo	Deputy Director
20190506	Tokyo	Assistant Director
20190511	New Delhi	Chief Director
20190511	New Delhi	Chief Director
20190511	New Delhi	Deputy Director
20190511	New Delhi	Deputy Director
20190513	France	Deputy Director
20190513	France	Director
20190513	France	Chief Director
20190513	Tokyo	Director
20190518	Geneva	Director
20190518	Tokyo	Chief Director
20190519	China	Assistant Director
20190519	Korea	Assistant Director
20190519	Korea	Assistant Director
20190521	Amsterdam	Chief Director
20190521	France	Deputy Director
20190525	Germany	Director
20190525	Germany	Chief Director
20190527	Brazil	Director
20190527	Denmark	Chief Director
20190527	Denmark	Director
20190527	Geneva	Deputy Director
20190527	Indonesia	Trade and Industry Advisor
20190527	Indonesia	Director
20190528	Portugal	Chief Director
20190528	Portugal	Director
20190530	Sudan	Deputy Director
20190601	Pennsylvania	Trade and Industry Advisor
20190602	Oslo	Deputy Director
20190603	Tokyo	Deputy Director
20190603	Tokyo	Deputy Director
20190603	Tokyo	Chief Director
20190604	Geneva	Director
20190604	Geneva	Legal Officer
20190604	St Petersburg	Director
20190604	St Petersburg	Chief Director
20190604	St Petersburg	Deputy Director
20190606	Tokyo	Deputy Director
20190608	Brazil	Director
20190608	Brazil	Chief Director
20190608	Dubai	Deputy Director
20190608	Dubai	Assistant Director
20190608	Dubai	Assistant Director
20190608	Dubai	Media Liaison Officer
20190608	Geneva	Deputy Director
20190608	Geneva	Deputy Director
20190608	Geneva	Director
20190608	Geneva	Deputy Director
20190608	Geneva	Chief Director
20190608	London	Advanced Team Assistant
20190608	London	Trade and Industry Advisor
20190608	London	Trade and Industry Advisor
20190609	Washington	Chief Director
20190609	Washington	Deputy Director
20190610	Edinburgh	Senior Specialist
20190610	Geneva	Director
20190610	Manchester	Director
20190610	Vienna, Austria	Chief Director
20190613	Germany	Director
20190614	France	Advanced Team Assistant
20190614	France	Director
20190614	New York	Chief Director
20190615	Malaysia	Personal Assistant
20190615	Malaysia	Deputy Director
20190615	Moscow	Assistant Director
20190615	Moscow	Assistant Director
20190615	Moscow	Deputy Director
20190615	Munich	Director
20190615	Munich	Deputy Director
20190615	Munich	Deputy Director
20190615	Munich	Deputy Director
20190615	New York	Assistant Director
20190615	New York	Deputy Director
20190616	Finland	Deputy Director
20190616	Finland	Non dti Official
20190616	Geneva	Assistant Director
20190616	London	Director
20190618	Istanbul	Deputy Director
20190618	Istanbul	Trade and Industry Advisor
20190622	Kazakhstan	Director
20190622	Kazakhstan	Deputy Director
20190622	Kazakhstan	Chief Director
20190623	Geneva	Legal Officer
20190624	Korea	Director
20190624	Osaka, Japan	Director
20190624	Osaka, Japan	Deputy Director
20190624	Osaka, Japan	Deputy Director
20190624	Osaka, Japan	Assistant Director
20190624	Osaka, Japan	Trade and Industry Advisor
20190625	New York	Assistant Director
20190625	New York	Deputy Director
20190625	New York	Chief Director
20190625	New York	Director
20190626	Germany	Assistant Director
20190626	New Delhi	Trade and Industry Advisor
20190626	New Delhi	Trade and Industry Advisor
20190626	New Delhi	Director
20190626	New Delhi	Director
20190626	Osaka, Japan	Chief Director
20190627	Geneva	Director
20190627	Geneva	Director
20190627	Geneva	Deputy Director
20190627	London	Deputy Director
20190628	Geneva	Deputy Director
20190630	Geneva	Chief Director
20190702	Switzerland	Chief Director
20190702	Switzerland	Deputy Director
20190702	Switzerland	Assistant Director
20190702	Switzerland	Deputy Director
20190702	Zurich	Director
20190702	Zurich	Director
20190705	Los Angeles	Chief Audit Executive
20190705	Los Angeles	Assistant Director
20190705	Zurich	Deputy Director
20190706	Geneva	Deputy Director
20190709	London	Deputy Director
20190710	New Delhi	Deputy Director
20190710	New Delhi	Director
20190712	New York	Assistant Director
20190713	Brussels	Assistant Director
20190713	Australia	Director
20190713	Australia	Deputy Director
20190715	Seychelles	Director
20190717	India	Assistant Director
20190717	New Delhi	Assistant Director
20190717	New Delhi	Assistant Director
20190718	London	Trade and Industry Advisor
20190718	London	Deputy Director
20190722	London	Director
20190727	Geneva	Deputy Director
20190727	Geneva	Chief Director
20190727	Geneva	Assistant Director
20190729	Abu Dhabi	Director
20190729	Las Vegas	Assistant Director
20190729	Las Vegas	Deputy Director
20190729	Tokyo	Chief Operating Officer
20190808	New York	Intern
20190808	New York	Trade and Industry Advisor
20190809	New York	Personal Assistant
20190824	Tokyo	Deputy Director
20190824	Tokyo	Chief Director
20190824	Tokyo	Deputy Director
20190824	Tokyo	Assistant Director
20190825	Brazil	Deputy Director
20190825	Tokyo	Chief Director
20190826	Brazil	Deputy Director
20190826	Japan	Deputy Director
20190826	Japan	Assistant Director
20190826	London	Chief Director
20190826	Shanghai	Chief Director
20190829	Tokyo	Director
20190829	Tokyo	Director
20190829	United Kingdom	Assistant Director
20190829	United Kingdom	Deputy Director
20190831	China	Intern
20190831	China	Assistant Director
20190831	China	Deputy Director
20190831	Australia	Director
20190901	Chengdu	Assistant Director
20190901	Chengdu	Director
20190901	Chengdu	Advanced Team Assistant
20190901	Chengdu	Assistant Director
20190901	China	Assistant Director
20190901	Australia	Assistant Director
20190903	Canada	Director
20190903	Chengdu	Deputy Director
20190903	Chengdu	Private Secretary
20190903	Chengdu	Technical Assistant
20190903	Chengdu	Deputy Director
20190905	London	Director
20190905	London	Trade and Industry Advisor
20190905	London	Assistant Director
20190906	Canada	Director
20190906	Canada	Director
20190907	Geneva	Deputy Director
20190907	Geneva	Director
20190912	Brazil	Chief Director
20190914	Brazil	Director
20190914	Brazil	Chief Director
20190914	Kuwait	Deputy Director
20190914	Kuwait	Assistant Director
20190915	Pennsylvania	Deputy Director
20190915	Pennsylvania	Deputy Director
20190915	Turkey	Deputy Director
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18 November 2019 - NW1249

Hinana, Mr N to ask the Minister of Employment and Labour

(1)Whether he has found that the proposed economic recovery plan of the Minister of Finance, Mr T T Mboweni, will support his department’s objective of creating employment opportunities in the Republic; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, (2) whether his department has submitted any strategic policy positions to support the proposed economic recovery plan; (3) whether his department has put any programmes in place to create employment opportunities to assist in the economic recovery plans of the Republic and the eradication of the high unemployment rate; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?

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Reply:

1. Creating jobs and reducing unemployment are key socio-economic imperatives to promote South African inclusive growth and economic transformation. Among others, this will be achieved through transformation of labour market. Positive relationship between employers and employees lead to alleviation of poverty and inequality thereby producing economic growth. Since the inception of Employment Equity Act (EEA) 21 years ago, employers that employ 50 or more employees and those that employ between 0-49 employees but their annual turnover threshold is equal or above the prescribed one in Schedule 4 of the EEA, always had regulated powers to self-regulate their Employee Equity targets and EE Numerical Goals in their EE Plans in relation to how they wish to implement Affirmative Action in their workplaces.

The Labour Relations Act (LRA) is also premised on regulated flexibility. The bargaining council formation is a voluntary system which is decided upon by parties for their specific sector. They determine the conditions of employment and wages which are appropriate for their sector without any government intervention. The LRA requires that before bargaining councils could require the Minister to extend their collective agreements to non-parties within their sector, they should be sufficiently representative of that sector. There is no collective agreement that can be extended by the Minister of Employment and Labour if such a collective agreement does not take into consideration the affairs of small business within the sector, this is stipulated in our Labour Laws. Non-parties can apply to the council to be exempted from a collective agreement and if not happy about the decision of the bargaining council, they appeal to the exemption independent appeal body.

All what one is trying to demonstrate above without exhausting the list is that what is contained in the proposed economic recovery plan of Minister of Finance, Mr T T Mboweni in relation to employment and labour is mostly already found in our labour laws, regulations and policies and not only that, it is practiced, reviewed, amended as and when the need for that arises.

2. Yes, the Department of Employment and Labour has submitted inputs through our internal government coordination structures at Directors General Cluster and Ministerial Cluster Cabinet Committee levels.

3. The Department of Employment and Labour has a number of programmes that are creating employment opportunities and assisting our country’s economic recovery plans. These programmes are being reviewed to maximise their impact, improve efficiency and to take them to scale. The Department of Employment and Labour’s programmes have as their central theme, employment and they complement each other in both creation and preservation of employment. These programmes and interventions include the following:-

Public Employment Services Branch provision of free employment services to the public i.e. work seekers and employers in areas of registration, work opportunities registration, counselling services and placement in registered opportunities
Unemployment Insurance Fund / Compensation Fund investments in State Owned Enterprises through the Public Investment Cooperation and the Independent Development Cooperation
UIF/CF/PES Labour Activation Programme and Employment Schemes that are placing people in employment.
DEL Entities interventions such as Productivity SA: Assistance to companies to Turn Around their situations, establishment of workplace forums to improve productivity and to withstand competition,
NEDLAC initiatives aimed at broadening social dialogue and consultation on a range of matters to maintain peace and stability in their labour market.
CCMA dispute resolutions interventions to maintain work place peace and prevention of loss of production.
Promotion of employment of people with disabilities though Employment equity enforcement, subsidies to 13 Supported Employment Enterprises factories that we own and other 10 other organisations that employ new people with disabilities.
Inspection and Enforcement interventions that are aimed at ensuring that minimum standards are maintained in the work places and to prevent occupational injuries and deceases.
UIF and CF Payments that are made to beneficiaries to provide income replacement in instances of loss of employment or occupational injuries and deceases

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