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27 October 2023 - NW2623

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Siwisa, Ms AM to ask the Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies

Whether, with reference to his reply to question 2263 on 30 June 2023, he will furnish Ms A M Siwisa with the list of (a) schools mentioned and (b) the municipality in which each school is situated; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?

Reply:

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26 October 2023 - NW2696

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

(1). With reference to his reply to question 2477 on 29 June 2023 (a) what the full details of the contracted event providers are, (b) on what date were they contracted and (c) how contractors were contracted. (2). whether his department will furnish Mr. TW Mhlongo with proof that the 48 event providers were contacted and that bids were submitted; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details. (3). What (a) number of event contracts out of the 48 appointed companies have benefited and (b) the value of each contract since 1 January 2021 up to the latest specified date for which information is available?

Reply:

1. (a). See attached full list of contracted service providers (ANNEXURE A)

(b). Contract start date was18 September 2020 and end date 18 September 2023

(c). They were contracted through the tender process.

2. All forty-eight (48) bids were received by the Department on the closing and time. Appointment letters were sent out to all (48) contracted service providers. (see attached list of appointment letters). (ANNEXURE B

3. Thirty-three (33) service providers have benefited from the contract. The value of contract is as follows: see attached full list of contracted service providers and value of contracts (ANNEXURE C)

 

 

26 October 2023 - NW2756

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Khakhau, Ms KL to ask the Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture

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

Reply:

a) (i) Department of Sport, Arts and Culture

Year

Amount Paid (a)

Name of Supplier (b)

Number of copies printed (c)

2020-21 (aa)

R307 901,00

Digi-paper

200

2021-22 (bb)

R362 900,00

Shittim Trading CC.

200

2022-23 (cc)

R148 395,74 (quotation)

Gijina Trading

200

(ii) Public entities see attached.

THANK YOU

26 October 2023 - NW3206

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Ismail, Ms H to ask the Minister of Health

(1)With reference to the outcry on the ban on headscarves for nurses, what are the (a) reasons that headscarves would only be banned for nurses and not for other medical professionals and (b) relevant details of any evidence and/or research that shows that headscarves are a source of infection; 2) whether he will furnish Ms H Ismail with a record of decision on why headscarves are reportedly a problem for his department; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?

Reply:

1. (a) The scope of applicability for the Directives on nurses’ uniform:

    1. only applies to nurses as defined in Section 30 of the Nursing Act, 2005 (Act 33 of 2005).
    2. applies to nurses that are employed in health establishments of the Departments of Health
    3. applies to nurses who are required to wear unform in the execution of their duties and
    4. to those eligible to receive the uniform allowance under PHSDSBC resolution 1 of 2005.

b) The directive on wearing of head scarves and adornments is informed by the regulatory framework of the nursing profession as reflected in the SA Nursing Council regulations. Chief amongst these is the imperative to uphold and portray professional identity and image, in addition to minimising any potential risk to patient safety. The NDOH directives address both these imperatives. Wearing headscarves was vetoed by the nursing stakeholders because it would prevent the standardization of uniform, which is one of the hallmarks of restoration of professional identity and image. The rationale against allowing traditional adornments to be visible while on duty was for Infection Prevention and Control reasons, as it would pose a risk in spreading infections.

(2) A report reflecting a record of these decisions is attached as Annexure A.

END.

26 October 2023 - NW3191

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

With reference to her reply to question 2173 on 26 June 2023, what are the reasons that since 2019 the total number of budgeted veterinary posts was reduced from 324 to 287; (2) whether she is considering requesting the Minister of Home Affairs to reconsider the decision to remove veterinary doctors from the critical scarce skills list due to the inability to fill vacant positions; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?

Reply:

1. The total of veterinary posts budgeted for increased from 324 to 326 for the period in question. KwaZulu-Natal increased the posts by two during the period. The table below provides a corrected version. The vacancy rate is also adjusted accordingly to 40%.

Table1: Approved and vacant posts for veterinary doctors

Year

STATUS

NATIONAL

GP

NW

LIMPOPO

MP

KZN

FS

EC

WC

NC

TOTAL

2019

APPROVED

38

36

39

39

36

27

15

48

30

16

324

 

VACANT

13

4

10

10

17

17

3

25

4

10

113

 

RATE

34%

11.1%

26%

26%

47.22%

62.96%

20%

48%

13%

37.5%

35%

2020

APPROVED

38

36

39

39

36

27

15

48

30

16

324

 

VACANT

13

4

10

10

15

16

5

26

5

10

114

 

RATE

34%

11.1%

26%

26%

41.67%

59.25%

33%

46%

16%

37.5%

35%

2021

APPROVED

38

36

39

39

36

27

15

48

30

16

324

 

VACANT

14

4

10

10

16

16

6

28

5

10

103

 

RATE

37%

11.1%

26%

26%

44.44%

59,25%

40%

42%

16%

37.5%

32%

2022

APPROVED

38

36

39

39

36

29

15

48

30

16

326

2. The Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development has already requested the Minister of Home Affairs to reconsider placing veterinary doctors back on the critical skills list. The Minister of Home Affairs published a notice on the 9th of October 2023 in which veterinary doctors are back on the critical list. A copy of the publication is attached as Annexure A.

26 October 2023 - NW3249

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Hicklin, Ms MB to ask the Minister of Health

(1)What (a) is the total number of doctors who are in line to be posted in the Internship Programme for the 2024 Annual Cycle (i) nationally and (ii) in each province and (b) are the names of facilities that will be used for this purpose; (2) what (a) is the total number of doctors who are in line to be posted in the Community Service Programme for the 2024 Annual Cycle (i) nationally and (ii) in each province and (b) are the names of facilities that will be used for this purpose? NW4325E

Reply:

The National Department of Health opened the Internship and Community Program (ICSP) online System application process on 4 October 2023 and closed the applications process on 20 October 2023.

1. (a)(i)(ii) According to the information extracted from the Internship and Community Service Programme (ICSP) online System, (a) the projected numbers of medical interns for the 2024 Annual cycle nationally is 2 293 and 2 446 are available posts for internship confirmed by provinces:

2024 Annual Cycle - Medical Internship Posts

Provinces

Total Posts

Eastern Cape

216

Free State

93

Gauteng

791

KwaZulu-Natal

531

Limpopo

176

Mpumalanga

94

Northern Cape

40

Nort-West

194

Western Cape

311

Grand Total

2446

(b) The names of facilities that will be used per Province for this purpose are attached as Annexure A.

2. (a)(i)(ii) The total projected number of medical doctors to be placed for community service nationally is 2 530, and 2 530 are available posts for community service (2 073 as confirmed by provinces and additional 457 secured by NDoH) in each province as follows:

2024 Annual Cycle - Community Service Posts

 

Provinces

Provincial Posts

Additional posts

Total Posts

Eastern Cape

287

70

357

Free State

112

20

132

Gauteng

357

80

437

KwaZulu-Natal

248

75

323

Limpopo

267

41

308

Mpumalanga

285

41

326

Northern Cape

65

15

80

Nort-West

241

45

286

Western Cape

211

70

281

Grand Total

2073

457

2530

(b) The names of facilities that will be used per Province for this purpose are attached as Annexure A.

END.

26 October 2023 - NW3250

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Hicklin, Ms MB to ask the Minister of Health

(1)What (a) is the total number of nurses who are in line to be posted in the Internship Programme for the 2024 Annual Cycle (i) nationally and (ii) in each province and (b) are the names of facilities that will be used for this purpose; (2) what (a) is the total number of nurses who are in line to be posted in the Community Service Programme for the 2024 Annual Cycle (i) nationally and (ii) in each province and (b) are the names of facilities that will be used for this purpose?

Reply:

The National Department of Health opened the Internship and Community Program (ICSP) online System application process on 4 October 2023 and closed the applications process on 20 October 2023.

  1. (a)(i)(ii) Professional Nurses are not required to perform internship. Therefore, no Professional Nurse is allocated for internship in South Africa.
  2. (a) The total projected number of Professional Nurses to be placed for community service (i) nationally is 1 662, and (ii) 2 803 are available posts for Professional Nurses confirmed by provinces as follows in each province:

2024 Annual Cycle - Professional Nurse

Provinces

Total Post

Eastern Cape

614

Free State

46

Gauteng

565

KwaZulu-Natal

675

Limpopo

178

Mpumalanga

148

Northern Cape

27

Nort-West

250

Western Cape

300

Grand Total

2803

(b) The names of facilities that will be used per Province for this purpose are attached as Annexure A.

END.

26 October 2023 - NW3251

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Hicklin, Ms MB to ask the Minister of Health

(1)What (a) is the total number of physiotherapists who are in line to be posted in the Internship Programme for the 2024 Annual Cycle (i) nationally and (ii) in each province and (b) are the names of facilities that will be used for this purpose; (2) what (a) is the total number of physiotherapists who are in line to be posted in the Community Service Programme for the 2024 Annual Cycle (i) nationally and (ii) in each province and (b) are the names of facilities that will be used for this purpose?

Reply:

The National Department of Health opened the Internship and Community Program (ICSP) online System application process on 4 October 2023 and closed the applications process on 20 October 2023.

  1. (a)(i)(ii) Physiotherapists are not required to perform internship. Therefore, no Physiotherapists are allocated for internship in South Africa.
  2. (a) The total projected number of Physiotherapist to be placed for community service (i) nationally is 460, and (ii) 423 are available posts for Physiotherapists confirmed by provinces as the table below. Provision will be made to cover the shortfall in the event that all 460 qualify at the same time.

2024 Annual Cycle - Physiotherapist

Provinces

Total Post

Eastern Cape

67

Free State

33

Gauteng

99

KwaZulu-Natal

74

Limpopo

17

Mpumalanga

33

Northern Cape

28

Nort-West

43

Western Cape

29

Grand Total

423

(b) The names of facilities that will be used per Province for this purpose are attached as Annexure A.

END.

26 October 2023 - NW3219

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

(a) On what date did Boxing South Africa host the boxing awards to honour boxers, including the Chief Whip of Parliament, (b) what total number of guests attended, (c) at which venue was the event held, (d) what total amount did it cost to host the event and (e) what are the details and breakdown of cost of venue, sound, food, music and other cost related to the event?

Reply:

BSA has provided the following responses to these questions:

A) The Awards were held on 30 June 2023 at the Chief Albert Luthuli ICC, in Durban.

B) Approximately five hundred (500) people attended the awards.

C) The Chief Albert Luthuli ICC, in Durban.

D) The event cost R 3 238 125-87. See below breakdown.

Description

Amount

Venue ICC Durban, sponsored by eThekwini municipality

Event Manager

R 964 621,84

Production

R 435 040,00

Décor

R 299 800,00

Trophies and awards

R 260 411,75

MCs

R 112 500,00

Social Media Management and Marketing

R 24 600,00

Branding items

R 135 152,28

Ground Transport

R 87 000,00

Public Relation officer

R 36 000,00

Petty Cash

R 27 500,00

Project Manager

R 55 500,00

Female & Male boxer of the year

R 100 000,00

Flight, car hire and Accommodation

R 700 000,00

R 3 238 125,87

THANK YOU

26 October 2023 - NW2938

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Zungula, Mr V to ask the Minister of Justice and Correctional Services

(1) What total amount of Government funds have been spent on court proceedings for illegal immigrants, including translators, in the past financial year; (2) what total number of illegal immigrants have been granted bail and (b) number who have been granted bail did not further attend court proceedings in the past financial year?

Reply:

1.The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development (DoJ &CD) does not keep separate expenditure trends of the illegal immigrants appearing in our courts. The DoJ&CD does keep Expenditure trends of Foreign Nationals appearing in our courts since we supply and pay for Foreign Interpreter Language Services for the foreign national accused persons. 

2. The department does not keep specific statistics on illegal immigrants appearing in our courts The illegal immigrants when arrested by SAPS are communicated to Department of Home Affairs. The Department of Home Affairs then facilitate the court appearance and the deportation plans. 

26 October 2023 - NW2764

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Ngcobo, Mr S to ask the Minister in The Presidency for Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation

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

Reply:


(a) Total amount paid for printed copies of the integrated annual report

(i) DPME

(ii) Entities reporting to the Minister

(aa) 2020-21

(bb) 2021-

22

(cc) 2022-

23

(aa) 2021-

21

(bb) 2020-

21

(cc) 2022-

23

None

None

None

Not applicable

Not applicable

Not applicable

 

(b) Who were the suppliers

Reply: Not applicable

(c) Total Number of copies of report produced

Reply: (i) None

(ii) Not applicable

26 October 2023 - NW2882

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Alexander, Ms W to ask the Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture

What total amount has his department paid to the Sports Trust in each financial year since the establishment of the Sports Trust? NW3307E

Reply:

The below table indicates how much has been transferred to the Sports Trust since the inception of the Sport and Recreation South Africa to the end of 2022-2023 financial year.

TRANSFERS MADE TO THE SPORTS TRUST

FINANCIAL YEAR

AMOUNT

2003-2004

500 000,00

2004-2005

1 050 000,00

2005-2006

1 500 000,00

2006-2007

250 000,00

2007-2008

1 750 000,00

2008-2009

300 000,00

2009-2010

500 000,00

2010-2011

1 020 000,00

2011-2012

-

2012-2013

25 023 000,00

2013-2014

22 950 000,00

2014-2015

21 636 000,00

2015-2016

27 521 000,00

2016-2017

27 080 000,00

2017-2018

21 408 000,00

2018-2019

22 649 000,00

2019-2020

23 918 000,00

2020-2021

95 009 000,00

2021-2022

25 056 000,00

2022-2023

25 709 000,00

TOTAL

344 829 000,00

26 October 2023 - NW2865

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

Since 1 January 2023, what forms of support have been provided for emerging black farmers in rural provinces of (a) North West, (b) KwaZulu-Natal and (c) Eastern Cape to cushion against drought and/or other natural disasters?

Reply:

(a) NORTH WEST

  • AWARENESS CAMPAIGNS AND OTHER INFORMATION SHARING: The mandate of the Provincial Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Disaster Risk Reduction Unit is to support all categories of farmers with awareness and information sharing to cushion farmers about impending droughts and/or disasters. Awareness campaigns are conducted at farmers days through presentations, radio slots and pamphlets. Since 1 April 2023, 72 awareness campaigns have been made to emerging farmers and rural communities.
  • VELDFIRE RELIEF: Since December 2022 the Department implemented the relief scheme on veld fires of Kagisano Molopo in Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mopati District. The table below details the assistance given to the farmers:

Commodity

Quantity

Amount®

Beneficiaries (NR)

FODDER

16 125 BAGS

R5 000 000

1 240 FARMERS

PIPES

12 KM

R251 000

13 FARMERS

FENCING

140 KM

R3 800 000

170 FARMERS

SKID UNITS

20

R472 000

2 FPA’s

TRAINING

3 DAYS

R292 000

251 FARMERS

PPE

SHOES, OVERALLS, EYE PROTECTORS

R309 000

  1. FARMERS
  • FLOOD RELIEF The Department further reprioritized R3 million to assist emerging and communal farmers of Deelpan village through a flood relief scheme. Below is a table detailing the assistance given to emerging and communal farmers.

Commodity

Quantity

Beneficiaries

Allocation

Bulls

5

Community

R339 250.00

Goats

90

74

R714 150.00

Diesel

56 000 Litres

11 300 Litres

17

R1 500 000.00

R263 064.00

TOTAL EXPENDITURE

   

R2 816 464.00

  • FIREBREAKS: With the financial assistance from DALRRD, 1 200km of firebreaks are being implemented in the province. 75% have been completed in three districts and only Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati District (RSM) is not completed but work is underway. 300 kilometres of fire belts/breaks are created per district. The farmers and community members are made aware of the fire breaks and are involved in calculating the kilometres that have been implemented. Below are fire breaks that are to be created in Dr RSM District.

GREATER TAUNG

AREA

KILOMETERS

COORDINATES

1. Khudutlou

8 km

27°66’ 65” S 25°04’ 48” E

2. Kokomeng

6 km

27°62’96” S 25°04’48” E

3. Morokweng

8 km

27°55’42” S 24°85’63” E

4. Orange Groove

10 km

27°17’47” S 24°36’63” E

5. Vaalbos hoek

8 km

27°49’45” S 24°27’88” E

6. Rietfontein

10 km

27°49’45” 24°28’87” E

7. Shaleng

10 km

27°55’25” S 24°27’07” E

8. Morafe Ranch

20 km

27°46’98” S 24°28’47” E

9. Mokgareng (Leshobo/Mase)

10 km

27°56’58” S 24°74’69”E

KAGISANO MOLOPO

1.Kgokgole

10 km

26°42’58’’S 26°55’31’’E

2.Eskdale

3.Bullrand

4.Eckron

5.Pouval

20 km

26°46’36’’S 23°41’36’’E

26°46’40’’S 23°45’13’’E

26°48’22’’S 23°45’51’’E

26°40’46’’S 23°51’30’’E

3.Vragas

10km

26°49’21’’S 23°57’23’’E

4.Tseoge Morafe Ranch

20km

25°97’00’’S 23°49’66’’E

5.Heartland

10km

25°50’26’’S 23°27’23’’E

6.Maheng

10 km

25°59’37’’S 23°32’34’’E

LEKWA-TEEMANE

1.Kgotsofalang (Smitskraal CPA)

20km

27° 32’ 58’’ S 25° 40’ 46’’ E

NALEDI

1.Broedesput CPA

40km

26° 83’ 05’’ S 25 11’ 56 E

MAMUSA

1.Kleinbegin Farm

4,28km

27°30’01” S 25°09’27” E

2. Jerusalem Farm

8km

27°27’35” S 25°17’42” E

3.Klipkuil Farm

4km

27°15’ 52” S 25°01’12” E

4.Johanessrust Farm

10km

27°13’32’’S 25°05’27” E

5.Tshepang Farm

10km

27°23’02’4’’ 25°07’09” E

6. Areitireleng Farm

10km

27°21’33” S 24°57’46” E

7. Karabelo project

10km

27°21’33” S 24’50’30” E

b) KWAZULU-NATAL

The Department has approved and is in the process of finalizing procurement for the following projects:

  • Drilling of 19 boreholes powered by windmill including 3 x 5000 water tanks with two drinking troughs for livestock in uMkhanyakude District Municipality to the value of R15 000 000.00;
  • Livestock Infrastructure Phase Four - Drilling of 9 boreholes powered with windmill including 3 x 5000 water tanks with two drinking troughs for livestock in uThukela District Municipality to the value of R6 500 000.00;
  • Livestock Infrastructure Phase Four - Drilling of 12 boreholes powered with windmill including 3 x 5000 water tanks with two drinking troughs for livestock in King Cetshwayo, Harry Gwala, Zululand, and iLembe District Municipalities to the value of R10 000 000.00; and
  • The Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development, supported Small Scale Growers (SSGs) in the sugar cane industry from six districts in KwaZulu-Natal for ratoon management support with inputs to the value of R99 651 240. The project benefited over 10 679 farmers with a total of 116 415 bags of fertilizer across eleven mill areas. The below table illustrates the summary of production input deliveries and the expenditure incurred;

SSG FERTILIZER PROJECT 2023: SUMMARY OF PRODUCTION INPUTS DELIVERABLES AND EXPENDITURE

MUNICIPAL DISTRICT

BUSINESS PLAN

RAND VALUES

Bags @

 

Area

Growers

 

 

Umzimkulu

1 436.65

235

5 496 575

7 183

Sezela

3 166.59

1 661

13 119 224

15 833

UGU

4 603.24

1 896

18 615 799

23 016

Umfolozi

2 478.89

1 624

10 259 877

12 394

UMKHANYAKUDE

2 478.89

1 624

10 259 877

12 394

Gledhow

2 210.40

182

8 781 311

11 052

Darnall

1 948.55

160

7 740 475

9 742

Maidstone

1 476.30

343

5 775 455

7 382

ILEMBE

5 635.25

685

22 297 224

28 176

Noodsberg

849.60

714

3 279 031

4 248

Eston

737.45

487

2 932 852

3 687

UMGUNGUNDLOVU

1 587.05

1 201

6 213 883

7 935

Pongola RCL

136.60

16

563 855

683

ZULULAND

136.60

16

563 855

683

Amatikulu

4 040.22

2 661

17 989 041

20 201

Felixton/Makhatini/Jozini

4 801.75

2 596

21 334 663

24 009

KING CHETSHWAYO

8 841.97

5 257

39 323 703

44 210

     TOTALS

23 283

10 679

97 274 342

116 415

         

(c) EASTERN CAPE

The following farms have benefited from the Drought Relief Project:

  • Ndikhingomso (Kakostraal Portion A);
  • Driefontein Farm; and
  • Weltevrede / Rulani Farm.

These farms are based in the Sarah Baartman District. The veld fire mitigation project which will assist smallholder farmers that are vulnerable to veld fires is currently at supply chain level. This project will be implemented in the current financial year and will be rolled out in Amathole, Alfred Nzo and Chris Hani Districts.

26 October 2023 - NW2573

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Malomane, Ms VP to ask the Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture

What is the role of his department in promoting local artists internationally, in light of the fact that our local music artists have demonstrated their creativity through developing new music genres, such as amapiano, which have been embraced on the continent and world?

Reply:

My department recognises the importance of market access as an enabler for creatives to sell their products locally and globally. These could take various forms, and music is one of these art forms. To this end, my department has developed and implemented an array of initiatives to facilitate creatives’ access to markets; One significant initiative through which this is done is the Mzansi Golden Economy (MGE).

MGE is a comprehensive program aimed at stimulating economic growth within the arts, culture, and heritage sectors. Touring Ventures is one of the programmes of MGE, developed mainly to provide funding and support for the touring of local art products to be showcased on international platforms and markets.

This initiative serves multiple purposes including taking unique and culturally rich creations to international audiences. By exposing international audiences to South African creative products, the government helps expand the global reach and recognition of local artists.

Through this, eligible local creatives are provided with opportunities to perform at international exhibitions, book fairs, festivals, theatre plays, concerts, and events.

These performances not only allow creatives from different disciplines to showcase their talents but also connect them with international industry professionals, potential collaborators, and fans who are the buyers of the art products. This exposure can lead to international collaborations, increased fan bases, and enhanced market access.

Furthermore, the exposure gained from international tours can lead to increased demand for performances, both domestically and internationally. By presenting South African art products on global stages, the government enhances cultural diplomacy and fosters positive international relationships, and this includes performing at various cultural seasons organised by the Department.

Cultural seasons, also known as cultural festivals or arts seasons, are periods of time during which a specific theme, genre, or cultural aspect is highlighted and celebrated through a series of artistic and cultural events, performances, exhibitions, and activities.

South Africa has entered into bilateral agreements with other countries, which enable the participation of local creatives in various disciplines, music being one of them, in the respective countries.

There is a lot of work that the department does to create an enabling environment for creatives to participate on international platforms, exposing the different art products the country produces in the Music space, Book and Press, Design, Craft, etc.

THANK YOU

26 October 2023 - NW2704

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

(1) With reference to the hosting of the 2023 Sports Award Winners event, (a) on what date did he and his department honor all 2023 Sports Award winners, (b) what total number of guests attended and (c) what is the name of the venue. (2) what total amount did it cost to host the event, including the breakdown of cost for the venue, sound, food, and music. (3) (a) what are the full details of the company that got the tender, including their names and contact information and (b) from which (i) line item of the budget was the money sourced and (ii) financial year budget?

Reply:

(1). The 2023 South African Sport Awards are yet to be hosted by the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture.

(2) & (3) falls off as the event is still to be hosted.

26 October 2023 - NW2687

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Joseph, Mr D to ask the Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture

What total number of the first ten (a) males and (b) females who participated in the (i) Cape Town Marathon, (ii) Two Oceans Marathon and (iii) Comrades Marathon were tested for illegal substances prior to and after the races?

Reply:

MARATHON

a) MALES

b)FEMALES

(i) Cape Town Marathon

 Four (4) tests (no athlete tested positive)

 Four (4) tests (no athlete tested positive)

(ii) Two Oceans Marathon (ultra and half marathon)

 Ten (10) tests (no athlete tested positive)

 Nine (9) tests (no athlete tested positive)

(iii) Comrades Marathon

All top ten (10) athletes were tested. No athlete tested positive

All top ten (10) athletes were tested. No athlete tested positive

26 October 2023 - NW3041

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Herron, Mr BN to ask the Minister of Justice and Correctional Services

(1) Whether, with reference to section 199(1) of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996 (details furnished), section 334 of the Criminal Procedure Act (CPA), Act 51 of 1977 (details furnished), and Government Notice No 1114 of 19 October 2018 in particular, which provides for the appointment of law enforcement officers appointed by municipalities as peace officers in terms of section 334 of the CPA, municipalities may rely on any other legislation to create law enforcement officers for appointment by municipalities; if not, what (a) is the definition of law enforcement officers as defined by his department and (b) provisions do they rely upon to hold an office that has been declared for peace officers in terms of section 334 of the CPA; if so, what legislation; (2) whether any municipality may rely on any national legislation to establish a security service known as law enforcement officers for appointment by municipalities; if not, (a) what is the definition upon which the municipality relies to declare them peace officers, by virtue of their office as law enforcement officers appointed by municipalities in the specified Government Notice in terms of the CPA, (b) under what authority did the previous Minister of Justice and Correctional Services act to extend peace officer powers to such persons and (c) does he intend to rescind the relevant Government Notice;

Reply:

(a) A municipality is empowered to establish a municipal police service in terms of Chapter 12 of the SAPS Act.

(b) The expression law enforcement officer must be interpreted in the confines of section 334 of the CPA and other applicable legislation, for instance, the SAPS Act, the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996, and the National Road Traffic Act, 1996 (Act No. 93 of 1996) (the applicable legislation).

(c) In terms of the applicable legislation a municipality cannot establish a criminal investigation unit that is not a municipal police service as contemplated in Chapter 12 of the SAPS Act, and the Notice cannot confer powers on a municipality to establish such a criminal investigation unit.

(d) In terms of the interpretation in paragraph (b), the expression means—

(i) a member of a municipal police service, established as a municipal police service in terms of Chapter 12 of the SAPS Act; and

(ii) a traffic officer, reserve traffic officer, traffic warden and reserve traffic warden contemplated in the NRT Act, appointed by a municipality.

(e) A member of a municipal criminal investigation unit, which has not been established as a municipal police service in terms of Chapter 12 of the SAPS Act, cannot for purposes of the Notice be regarded as a peace officer.

(f) Section 334(2)(a) of the CPA provides that a person who is a peace officer is only authorised to exercise the power of a peace officer if he or she is in possession of a certificate of appointment issued by his or her employer. The Minister has in terms of the Notice, in terms of section 334(3)(a) of the CPA, prescribed that a certificate of appointment referred to in section 334(2)(a) of the CPA can only be issued if the employer of a "law enforcement officer appointed by municipality" has been furnished with a certificate of competency by the National Commissioner of the South African Police Service in which it is stated that such a "law enforcement officer appointed by municipality" is competent to exercise the powers conferred upon a peace officer in terms of the Notice.

I do not intend to withdraw the Notice as issued by the then Minister of Justice.

26 October 2023 - NW3192

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

Whether, following the development of the 2016-2026 South African Veterinary Strategy that was based on the evaluation by the World Organisation for Animal Health, which necessitated the development of a strategy to strengthen competencies for animal health, veterinary public health, veterinary laboratory diagnosis, the development and implementation of an identifiable animal and product traceability system and the strengthening of animal welfare, any progress was made in all five pillars of the specified strategy; if not, (a) why not and (b) what is she doing to bring about progress; if so, what are the relevant details of the progress made to date?

Reply:

Yes. The Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development (DALRRD) implemented the Meat Inspection Scheme approved by the Minister on 29 November 2016 which provides for independent meat inspection. Independent meat inspection service providers were assigned by the Minister to provide meat inspection services at abattoirs across the country.

An animal welfare working group consisting of DALRRD, Department of Forestry, Fisheries and Environment (DFFE) and at least one provincial coordinator from all provinces was developed. The working group serves to provide advice to the department on matters related to animal welfare.

DALRRD has developed a Livestock Identification, Recording and Traceability Policy and Business Plan with the support of the Technology Innovation Agency. Implementation of various components of the Business Plan is in progress. A contractual agreement with the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) which is an Agency under the Department of Science and Innovation, was established in 2020. The agreement is for the CSIR Information and Cybersecurity Centre to technically support DALRRD in the development of a software application for the integration of Livestock Identification, Recording and Traceability in South Africa. Piloting of the software application Information System developed by CSIR is ongoing across the country with the support of the Livestock Industry and Provincial Departments responsible for Agriculture.

DALRRD is providing guidance to provinces through agreed upon guidelines published on the departmental website, normally referred to as Veterinary Procedural Notices (VPNs) on how to approach challenges, registrations and investigations to ensure a similar scientific approach which is harmonized.

DALRRD continues to improve on the staffing level by appointing on a yearly basis over a hundred newly qualified veterinarians who are placed particularly in needy areas to provide primary animal health care to assist in early detection of diseases in animals to reduce the impact of these diseases on food security.

(a),(b) Falls away.

26 October 2023 - NW3346

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Cuthbert, Mr MJ to ask the Minister in The Presidency for Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation

(1) What number of individuals fall into (a) R0 – R180 000, (b) R180 001 – R350000 and (c) R350 001 – R600 000 income bands?

Reply:


(1) (a) 43 (13 Permanent, 28 Interns and 2 Additional to the Establishment) (b) 74 only Permanent (c) 116 (115 permanent and 1 Additional to the Establishment)

26 October 2023 - NW2805

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Breedt, Ms T to ask the Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development

What informed the decision and notice of the Registrar of the Fertilisers, Farm Feeds, Seeds and Remedies Act, Act 36 of 1947, that 28 active ingredients and their formulations that meet the criteria of carcinogenicity, mutagenicity and reproductive (CMR) toxicity categories 1A and 1B for the Globally Harmonised System (GHS) of classification, will be banned in the Republic as from 1 June 2024; (2) what are the reasons that the Registrar's notice did not also extend to active ingredients in pesticides registered for use in the Republic, which are categorised as World Health Organisation Classification 1a and 1b; (3) whether the Registrar has commissioned any experts to advise him on which active ingredients registered for use in the Republic might meet the CMR categories 1A and 1B for the GHS of classification; if not, why not; if so, will she furnish Ms T Breedt with a (a) list of the specified experts and (b) copy of their terms of reference; if not, why not, in each case; if so, what are the relevant details in each case; (4) (a) on which methodology did the Registrar rely to compile the list of 28 active ingredients earmarked for banning in the Republic, (b) who did the specified work and (c) what was the output of the process in terms of a report and/or findings; (5) (a) what else needs to occur before the list is finalised and (b) by what date does the Registrar envisage the publication of a finalised list?

Reply:

1. The decision by the Department is informed by the Pesticide Management Policy of South Africa, 2010. The Policy amongst others issues, requires measures to be taken to deal with pesticides that pose unmanageable risk, such as those with Endocrine Disrupting Properties, Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs), carcinogenic and immunotoxic potential, formulations classified by World Health Organization as Extremely Hazardous (Class 1a) and Highly Hazardous (Class 1b), as well as pesticides associated with frequent and severe poisoning incidents. The measures outlined in the Policy include restrictions, phase-out, and ban.

Based on the definition of Highly Hazardous Pesticides as per the Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) and World Health Organization (WHO) published in 2016, it was decided that pesticides that meet the criteria of Carcinogenicity, Mutagenicity and Reproductive (CMR 1A or 1B) of Globally Harmonized System (GHS) should be banned as they cause disproportionate harm to human and animal health. CMR 1A or 1B are pesticides that are scientifically proven to induce or increase cancer, heritable genetic defects, and adverse effects in the progeny and/or an impairment of male or female reproductive functions or capacity.

2. Most of the pesticides that fall within the World Health Organization Classification 1a and 1b are fumigants. Although such pesticides are classified as extremely hazardous (1a) and highly hazardous (1b), the Department decided that rather than banning such pesticides, the appropriate measure would be to impose restrictions as currently, there are limited viable alternative pesticides. Restrictions as per the said Policy is one of the regulatory measures where sales and use of certain pesticides of concern are limited to trained professional applicators. Where pesticides are restricted, exposure to such products by the public and workers is limited.

3. The Fertilizer, Farm Feeds, Agricultural Remedies and Stock Remedies Act, 1947 (Act No. 36 of 1947) provides for the Minister to appoint Technical Advisors to advise the Registrar on technical matters. The Registrar together with Technical Advisors also relies on advice from other relevant government departments, international bodies like the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO), World Health Organisation (WHO), and regulatory bodies from other countries (e.g. European Union).

(a) Apart from reliance on Technical Advisors appointed in terms of the said Act, no outside experts were commissioned to advise the Registrar on the determination of the active ingredients that meet the CMR 1A or 1B categories.

(b) The Department relies on the classification of pesticides based on the Globally Harmonized System of classification and labelling of chemicals (GHS) to determine the list. Using the criteria of Highly Hazardous Pesticides as defined by the FAO and WHO 2016, together with the European database the list of pesticides with CMR 1A or 1B properties were identified. It should be noted most countries rely on the European Pesticide and European Chemical Agency (ECHA) databases, as such, the identified list of pesticides is harmonised with other countries. Furthermore, as review of pesticides with CMR 1A or 1B is continuing at an international level, the Department will update the list as the information becomes available. The Department does not see the need to repeat the work that is already being done by a world recognized regulatory authority.

4. (a) To identify CMR substances, pesticide active ingredients and their formulations that meet the criteria of carcinogenicity, mutagenicity, and reproductive toxicity categories 1A and 1B of the GHS was used as references. To assess whether a pesticide is category 1A or 1B for CMR, DALRRD does not do its own classification, but rather relies on data sources from the European Pesticide database and European Chemical Agency (ECHA).

(b) The classification was done by the European Union Authority. Based on the GHS criteria, individual companies did their own initial classifications. Using the GHS criteria together with the European Union databases, the Registrar after verifying the information approves the classification and label where such was done correctly.

(c) The outputs are the approved Safety Data sheets and labels. There are no reports compiled.

5.(a) The list has been finalised.

(b) The list will be published by 31 October 2023 on the Department’s website. Once the list is published the Department would welcome comments for further consideration.

26 October 2023 - NW2876

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Matiase, Mr NS to ask the Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development

Whether, she has found that the success of her department to bring to production 365 000 hectares of land in the former homelands is attributable to its effective implementation of the Spatial Land Use Management Act, Act 16 of 2013, to identify underutilised land in the former homelands; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the details of (a) all underutilised land in the former homelands identified through the Spatial Land Use Management Act, Act 16 of 2013 and (b) the 365 000 hectares that have been brought under production through the Spatial Land Use Management Act, Act 16 of 2013?

Reply:

The success of bringing any number of hectares into production cannot be attributed to effective implementation of the Spatial Planning and Land Use Management Act No. 16 of 2013. In the Budget and Policy Speech on 9 May 2023, it was indicated that the Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development (DALRRD) working with the National Agricultural Marketing Council (NAMC) concluded a spatial analysis and did economic projections to identify the possible impact of bringing agricultural land in traditional areas into production.

(a),(b) Falls away

26 October 2023 - NW2969

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Paulsen, Mr N M to ask the Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy

What has he found to be the evidence that the green energy project that is replacing Eskom’s coal-fired power stations will not underperform new energy projects?

Reply:

The country is committed to a fair transition, and this is supported by the Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) of 2019. The IRP 2019 pursues a balanced energy mix made up of coal fired power stations, green energy power projects and other technologies. It is shown in IRP that green energy when combined with other technologies will be able to provide the necessary energy security of supply.

26 October 2023 - NW2829

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Joseph, Mr D to ask the Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture

(1). what (a) number of (i) unions are affiliated to the SA Rugby Union and (ii) rugby unions are under administration and (b) is the name of each union in each case. (2). whether the rugby unions that are placed under administration are updated with progress and financial statements; if not, why not; if so, (a) how regularly and (b) who are the specified persons responsible for the updates. (3). whether the financial status of the Western Province Rugby Football Union has improved since it was placed under administration; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details. (4). what are the latest developments with regard to hosting a rugby world cup in future? NW3244E

Reply:

1(a). The SA Rugby Union (SARU) has confirmed that they have (i)15 Rugby Unions and (ii)1 of these is under administration.(b) In the Western Cape (Western Province Rugby Football Union, Boland Rugby Union, South Western Districts Rugby Football Union; In the Eastern Cape - Border Rugby Football Union and Eastern Province Rugby Union; in KZN - KwaZulu Natal Rugby Union; Free State- Griffons Rugby Union and Free State Rugby Union; in Gauteng - Golden Lions Rugby Union, Blue Bulls Rugby Union and Valke Rugby Union; In NC Griqualand West Rugby Union; in NW The Leopards Rugby Union; in MP Mpumalanga Rugby Union and in LP Limpopo Rugby Union.

(2). Western Province Rugby Football Union is under Administration. The appointment of an administrator, in terms of Clause 29.5 of the SARU Constitution, was to stabilise the Union’s governance and operational business and was not meant to have any

direct influence on the on-field rugby affairs. The appointed administrator, reporting to the CEO of SA Rugby Union, is responsible for regular updates into the governance structures within SA Rugby Unions as well as the representatives of the Western Province rugby clubs.

The tabling and approval of annual financial statements is the competency of the Western Province Rugby Union General Council. The annual financial statements backlog that existed prior to placing Western Province rugby under administration is being addressed by the administrator and the external auditors with the ability to operate as a going concern being a significant audit technical matter to resolve before such accounts are presented to the general council.         

(3). At the time that SA Rugby Union had taken over as administrator, Western Province Rugby Football Union could not fund their operations due to significant liquidity constraints. In addition to this the refinancing of existing borrowings, where fixed owned properties belonging to Western Province Rugby Football Union were provided as security, meant that any default to the bondholder would result in the available equity in such properties being at risk/lost.

Amongst the many challenges faced as administrator was renegotiating a new anchor tenant agreement for the use of the Cape Town (DHL) stadium which resulted in more favorable commercial terms being reached and contributing towards the overall goal of financial sustainability. The ability for Western Province Rugby to continue its operations and the Stormers winning the inaugural international United Rugby Championship and subsequent finalist the year thereafter, meant that whilst under administration the brand value of Western Province rugby was not only protected but also enhanced to exploit commercial opportunities into the future. The potential to realize equity from the encumbered immovable properties still exists due to ongoing negotiations with the property bondholder.  

(4). Unless the costs associated with bidding and hosting of a Rugby World Cup are guaranteed by the public and/or private sector, SA Rugby Union will not have the financial resources to bid for and host such an event into the future.  World Rugby has allocated the hosting of the next World Cup in 2027 to Australia and 2031 in America.  The next opportunity to Bid, subject to funding and support will be once World Rugby opens the Bidding process for subsequent World Cups post 2031.

THANK YOU

26 October 2023 - NW3188

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Clarke, Ms M to ask the Minister of Health

(1)Whether a certain doctor (name and details furnished) approved two-month leave for a certain person (name and details furnished); if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, (2) whether the specified leave was part of the person’s leave cycle; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what leave is the specified person entitled to in each year; (3) whether the leave was specified in the employment contract of the specified person; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the further, relevant details?

Reply:

According to the Office of Health Standards Compliance (OHSC),

1. Yes the leave for Dr S Mndaweni (CEO) was approved by Dr. Kenoshi (Board Chairperson) following the request made to the Board by Dr Mndaweni.

2. Dr Mndaweni is entitled to 26 days paid leave per annum as stipulated in her employment contract. Of the leave that was approved by the Board, a portion of the leave was part of her leave entitlement per her employment contract and the remaining portion was unpaid (13.56 days).

3. The leave entitlement is specified in the employment contract of the CEO and consists of 26 days paid leave per annum.

END.

26 October 2023 - NW3209

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Weber, Ms AMM to ask the Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development

(1)What steps has her department taken to contain the spread of the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) H5N8 strain panzootic disease which is currently destroying the poultry industry in the Republic, leading to an increase in the price and a looming shortage of eggs and bringing poultry farmers to their knees; (2) whether there has been any indication of possible trade bans on the export of poultry products due to the panzootic disease; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what number of (a) industries and (b) countries will and/or have been affected; (3) whether, in light of the fact that vaccination of poultry is currently not allowed in the Republic, she will remove the prohibition on the poultry vaccines to allow poultry farmers to buy the highly effective vaccine to save millions of Rand and poultry farms; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details; (4) whether she intends to (a) declare the panzootic a disaster and (b) assist all farmers to get back on their feet through a form of compensation; if not, what is the position in each case; if so, what are the relevant details in each case? NW4282E

Reply:

1. All farms with infections are placed under quarantine. No birds, products and waste are allowed to move into or out of the farm. Infected and in-contact birds must be destroyed to prevent further spread of the infection. Farmers that requested to be exempted from culling/destroying birds have been given biosecurity measures which they must comply with in order not to place other farms in danger. Industry is supplied with biosecurity guidelines and advised to rather register compartments that are strictly monitored for compliance to assist industry not be infected by adverse diseases. Industry applications to import fertile eggs are being expedited.

2. (a),(b) To date, Botswana, Namibia and Lesotho have suspended trade of live birds including day old chicks, eggs, and meat. Saudi Arabia has suspended trade of meat from affected provinces.

3. The department is working on a protocol to permit vaccination under stringent conditions, bearing in mind that vaccination does not prevent birds from being infected but limit the clinical signs, which will make it difficult for clinical and passive surveillance; so in order to detect infection as quickly as possible, the surveillance has to be intense. The details will be shared as soon as the protocol has been finalised.

4. In terms of the Animal Diseases Act No. 35 of 1984 any owner of animals that were destroyed for disease control purposes can submit a claim for compensation to the Director Animal Health, Dr Mpho Maja, contact number (012) 319-7615, Email [email protected].

 

26 October 2023 - NW2843

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

What are the reasons that the Southern African Music Rights Organisation (a) avoids (i) new genres and (ii) proper collaborations and (b) does not consider independent artists’ views, art, and alternative ideas to benefit the hardworking musicians?

Reply:

To my understanding, the South African Music Rights Organisation (SAMRO) was established by local composers and copyright owners such as record companies, to act as their representative body for the collection and administration of copyright royalties. Notably, SAMRO's membership comprises the very independent artists and rights-holders it represents.

In the spirit of good governance and in accordance with democratic principles enshrined in our Constitution and other pertinent laws, any matters of concern, should such exist, can be appropriately addressed by the members themselves, as they possess the legal authority to do so. We therefore cannot comment on matters outside our legal mandate.

THANK YOU

26 October 2023 - NW2868

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Mthethwa, Mr E to ask the Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture

(a). What are the names of staff members who were found to have contravened funding policies such as: (i). Regulations contained in the public finance management act, act 1 of 1999, (ii). Treasury regulations and (iii). Regulations governing chartered public accountants, (b). Are the reasons that it has taken his department so long to charge the staff members when the cases were reported long before they left the department? (c). Action has been taken against persons who are still within his department. (d). Persuaded his department to accept the reports of the Cultural and Creative Industries Federation of South Africa (CCIFSA) while CCIFSA had not held its annual general meetings for the three years despite being funded annually?

Reply:

The Public Protector Report 95 of 2021/22 has specific financial irregularity findings, thus being:

Irregular expenditure resulting from the allocation of funds to the Trust/Foundation for litigation in which the Department is not a party to. Irregular expenditure resulting from failure to ensure the directive for utilisation of funds was in writing.

A) In the report of the Public Protector, there are no specified officials identified as directly responsible for the above irregularities but the Director-General of the Department who is key in the administrative approvals for the allocation of funds, supported by CFO who is key in processing approved payments to the Trust/Foundation following what was understood to be a lawful directive of the Minister albeit that he not issue a written directive.

(b) The Public Protector’s report was concluded only in February 2022 with no specific recommendations for officials to be ‘charged” but listing administrative procedures to be implemented in what the report refers to as a Remedial Action Plan to be implemented by the Department (Sections 8-9 of the report).

(c) With regard to officials who are still within his department, the report proposed that appropriate disciplinary steps be taken against any officials of the Department who may be found to have been involved in the financial irregularities referred to in the report. The root cause for the irregularities was analysed concluding that it was the interpretation of what is a lawful directive (verbal vs written) and the interpretation of the Cultural Promotion Act (CPA). This is confirmed in the affidavit from the Department to the Public Protector. Relevant officials in the chain of approvals to payment of funds referred to in the Public Protector’s report were to be notified about the recommendations in the form of the remedial action plan directive from the Public Protector to the department and applicable remedial actions to prevent a similar occurrence in the future. Against this background, the appropriate step in this case was a corrective action in the form of training without any charges levelled against these officials.

(d). The department funds CCIFSA for the purpose of strengthening the South African Cultural and Creative Industries Sector. Several training workshops have been conducted by CCIFSA to capacitate its management. CCIFSA hosted a policy conference in 2020. It is currently implementing conference resolutions. It has improved its operational systems as well as applying remedial actions recommended by the Department. Based on the above remedial actions and the operational improvement shown by CCIFSA, the department accepted their reports.

THANK YOU

26 October 2023 - NW2768

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Hendricks, Mr MGE to ask the Minister of Sport Arts and Culture

(1).whether he will intervene to prevent any similar future incidents from happening, by issuing a directive with regard to the incident on 8 August 2023 in which a 16 year-old girl, Naqeebah Fredericks, who represented the Republic in the 2023 Commonwealth Judo Championships hosted by the International Judo Federation in Gqeberha, was not allowed to receive her bronze medal on the podium because she was wearing a hijab that she did not wear during fighting or competing; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details; 2). whether he intends advising international sports associations hosting events in the republic that the specified act of denying any girl or woman athlete her right to wear her hijab at sports events, is against the constitution of the republic, 1996; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?

Reply:

(1). Whilst many international events are hosted in our country, these are hosted in accordance with the International Federation Rules and Regulations. In this case, The Commonwealth Judo Association has the prerogative to ease certain rules, but this must be discussed, agreed upon before the event and communicated to all participating countries. The case in point is the judo suits - should only be IJF approved suits. This rule was eased, and it was communicated to all before time. At this point, all international events hosted in the country will be held in accordance with the International Federation Rules.

(2). As the Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture I do not have the powers and authority to change the Rules of International Federations. However, Judo South Africa has indicated that there is a possibility to initiate discussions with the International Federation on the matter and other related matters. To this end the Federation indicates that post the event they discussed the issue, and they further intend making a submission at the Paris Congress in 2024 for possible review of the said rules.

26 October 2023 - NW2705

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

(1).(a).On what date did Ndingilizi finish with the Silapha Wellness Project and (b) what are the reasons for appointing a new company when the project was a pilot programme. (2). whether there were any gaps that Ndingilizi did not cover; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details. (3). whether Ndingilizi applied for a new tender; if not, why not, if so, what are the relevant details. (4). Whether he will furnish Mr T W Mhlongo with a detailed supply chain report that will give a true reflection of what processes were followed when Ndingilizi was appointed for the next three years; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details. (5). what are the full names of directors of companies that got 18 million tender for wellness programme? NW3096E

Reply:

(1)

(a). The Silapha Wellness Project under Ndingilizi was completed at the end of the 2022/2023 financial year.

(b). The Department had a three-year Service Level Agreement with Indingliz Advertising & Marketing, which came to an end at the end of the financial year 2022/2023, upon completion of the pilot, the department through Supply Chain Management (SCM)

initiated the necessary process to advertise for a service provider to be appointed to administer the implementation of the Silapha Wellnes programme as the sector needs this intervention. The successful bidder (Workforce Healthcare) was appointed following the necessary Supply Chain Management processes.

(2). Indingliz implemented the programme as a pilot, which took the form of high-level awareness campaigns in various provinces and 24-hour call centre counselling services, and these were successfully implemented. The initial scope of the work agreed upon had to be expanded to cover athletes because of the merger of the two departments (DAC and Sport and Recreation).

(3). Indingliz responded to the tender bid which was open to the public but was unfortunately unsuccessful.

(4). The report detailing the process followed when Indingliz was appointed for a period of three years is attached as (Annexure A)

The report detailing the process followed when Workforce Healthcare was appointed for a period of three years is attached as (Annexure B)

(5). Names of the Directors (Workforce Healthcare)

  1. Dr Richard Brian Malkin (Managing Director)
  2. Mr Ronald Stanley Katz (Director)
  3. Mr Nevania Naidoo (Director),

Other Owners

  1. Global Health Resources

 

26 October 2023 - NW2635

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Mthethwa, Mr E to ask the Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture

(1).Whether the National Empowerment Fund (NEF) was entrusted to manage the Venture Capital Fund worth 175 million over a period of three years; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details. (2). Whether the NEF was granted the project management role; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, (a) which processes were followed in awarding the tender, (b) on what date was the tender signed and (c) for what period?

Reply:

(1) In 2016, the Department entrusted National Empowerment Fund (NEF) through a tender process to manage Venture Capital Fund (VCF) for a period of 3 years (2016/17 -2018/19) to the amount of R100 000 000.00 (One Hundred Million Rand Only) therefore the amount allocated was not 175 million.

(2)

(a). Yes, NEF was granted the project management role through Supply-Chain Management (SCM) processes.

(b). The tender was signed for a period of three years as indicated above.

THANK YOU

26 October 2023 - NW2830

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Joseph, Mr D to ask the Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture

(1). On what date was the leaking roof at the SA National Library in Cape Town identified. (2). (a) on what date did the procurement process start, (b) what is the name of the company that was appointed to fix the roof, (c) what is the cost to fix the roof and (d) by what date will the project be completed? NW3245E

Reply:

(1). The leak at the National Library of South Africa, Cape Town Campus was identified or reported on Thursday, 11 May 2023.

(2).

  1. The procurement process started on Thursday, 11 May 2023.
  2. The contractor appointed to fix the roof was Mayepe Group.
  3. The value of the purchase order was R249 665,46.
  4. Date of completion was Monday, 26 June 2023.

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26 October 2023 - NW2636

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Mthethwa, Mr E to ask the Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture

(1). What steps of intervention has he taken to assist the entertainment industry to recover socially and economically from the COVID-19 pandemic. (2). whether his department will furnish Mr E Mthethwa with its three-year proposed recovery plan; if not, will his department share its intended programme of action towards putting together such a plan and the proposed budget for parliamentary approval; if so, what are the relevant details? NW3020E

Reply:

(1). The Department through its various funding agencies has since COVID 19 disbursed funds to deserving arts projects and initiatives to soften the blow to the cultural and creative industry. In addition, the Department commissioned The South African Cultural Observatory (SACO) to conduct research post-COVID-19 on the Precarity and Social Status of Arts Practitioners and the report has been completed and will be circulated widely to the sector. The Department of Sport Arts and Culture also received a budget allocation of R650 million for PESP 1, R15m for PESP2, R440 million for PESP 3 and R462m for PESP 4 to provide relief to the creative sector, over the last three financial years.

(2). Yes, the Economic Recovery and Reconstruction Plan is available, see attached.

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26 October 2023 - NW3166

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Hlengwa, Ms MD to ask the Minister of Health

(1)Whether he has found that the 100 scooters with sidecars that were acquired in 2020 had contributed to the access to primary health care and the delivery of chronic medicine in remote areas of the Eastern Cape; if not; what is the position in this regard; if so, what total number of chronic medications were delivered to patients in the past week; (2) whether his department has found the delivery of chronic medication to be a wasteful expenditure; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details?

Reply:

According to the Eastern Cape Department of Health,

1. The procurement of the 100 scooters with sidecars was cancelled in July 2020 and the scooters were not delivered. Nothing was paid to the company and there was therefore no irregular, wasteful and fruitless expenditure pertaining to this matter. Access to chronic medicines by patients is through the central chronic medicines dispensing and distribution (CCMDD) programme. In the month of September 2023, the department had 390 000 chronic patients accessing their medicines on the CCMDD programme at various pick-up points in the Province.

2. The delivery of chronic medicine is not considered as a wasteful expenditure as it is an important programme and a successful intervention to bring chronic medicines to the communities especially the elderly patients in the rural areas in the Eastern Cape, closer to where they live.

END.

26 October 2023 - NW2671

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

(1). Whether the KwaZulu-Natal Philharmonic Orchestra is occupying the second floor of The Playhouse Company; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so,(a) since what date and (b) what amount is paid in rental to The Playhouse Company. (2). whether the rental amounts have been reflected in the financial statements of both the entities in the relevant financial years; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?

Reply:

1(a). The KZN Philharmonic Orchestra is occupying the 3rd floor Since 1 April 1998.

(b). Towards the end of the 1990s The Playhouse Company reduced its operational size due to funding constrains it was going through. This was in line with what was contained in the Draft White Paper of the Department of Arts, Culture, Science & Technology.

The KZNPO was one of the five artistic companies of the Playhouse Company during that period. As part of the restructuring process the boards of the Playhouse Company and the KZNPO agreed to enter into a mutual benefit relationship (Public Private Partnership) where the orchestra would not take its retrenchment packages in return for a continued working relationship with the Playhouse.

Part of the agreement between the two organisations boards was that the orchestra would use office space on the third floor of The Playhouse’s administration building rent free. This mutually reciprocal working relationship would assist each arts organisation on sustaining itself in order to continue to create jobs for artists and offering artistic services to the community of KZN.

(2). No rental income is received from the KZNPO by The Playhouse Company. Therefore, no rental income is reflected in The Playhouse Company’s AFS.

It must further be noted that The Playhouse Company leases the premises from the Department of Public Works at no charge.

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26 October 2023 - NW2682

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Cuthbert, Mr MJ to ask the Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture

(1) What development programmes does the Government have in place to encourage the sport of swimming in the Republic. (2) whether the Government is reliant on swimming clubs and schools with swimming pools to provide the swimming development programmes; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what (a) programmes are in place and (b) financial assistance is given to (i) clubs and (ii) schools to run the programmes. (3) whether he has found that the funding provided is sufficient; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details? NW3071E

Reply:

(1). Where there are facilities, Club development, learn to swim in schools and communities, inter-school swimming leagues for primary and secondary schools, which is an extra-curricular activity are offered as development programs.

Schools participate in both recreational and competitive leagues; In-school swimming takes place in the first and fourth term, during life skills/life orientation/physical education lessons at schools that have access to facilities.

Swimming South Africa (SSA)’s qualified swimming teachers have been placed at community pools in townships where Foundation phase learners from adjacent schools attend lessons during physical education lessons. Water safety education takes place during the winter months at identified schools. Capacity building programs

are offered to educators for learn to swim, introductory coaching and coaching level one. These programs are funded by DSAC and NLC.

(2). Yes, as government, we are mostly reliant on school and club facilities when offering swimming development programs. This is due to the lack of functional swimming pools in many municipalities in provinces, especially in townships.

(a) Programs that are offered include learn to swim in quintile 1 – 3 schools during physical education; learn to swim in communities; club development; splash polo and artistic fun.

(b)i. Development clubs receive funding for coaches & swimming teachers, as well as administration, and athletes that are selected for national teams are assisted financially.

b(ii). Schools administer their own inter-school programs during extra-curricular activities. However, the Provincial Departments of Sport, Arts & Culture support schools’ swimming championships or trials, water safety education in schools in some provinces and provincial teams that are selected for S.A. Schools Championships.

(3). It is well established fact that funding for sport and recreation in general is insufficient, this is equally true for programs aimed at promoting and facilitating access to swimming in communities. A collaborated and integrated approach to the development of swimming by Local, Provincial and National Government is required.

Furthermore, it is important that local Government ensure that existing facilities are maintained, and new swimming pools are built in township and communities where there are no facilities.

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26 October 2023 - NW2844

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Cuthbert, Mr MJ to ask the MINISTER OF SPORT, ARTS AND CULTURE

(1). What is the qualifying criteria to represent the Republic at international swimming meets. (2). whether his department insists on a quota system when selecting swimmers for international meets; if not, what criteria are used when selecting swimmers; if so, what are the relevant details?

Reply:

(1). Swimming SA requires that swimmers representing the country be South African Citizens. With regards to qualifying standards, different international events have different qualifying standards.

(2). The Department does not get involved in the selection of National Teams.

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26 October 2023 - NW3173

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

Whether her department has taken any steps to contribute towards the efforts to create employment; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, (a) how will the agriculture sector contribute to job growth and (b) what number of jobs were created in the sector since 1 January 2023?

Reply:

Yes.

a) The Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development (DALRRD) is responsible for creating an environment that is conducive for businesses in the sector to thrive and grow. Growth in employment numbers is among others a factor of investments made in the sector, which include expansions of areas under cultivation/production, farming equipment, and machinery as well as access to markets. The conducive environment created by DALRRD for the sector to grow includes policy development and support provided through various programmes. Some programmes provide finance (the Blended Finance Scheme, AgriBEE Fund, etc.), farm access roads to ensure that the produce gets to markets, production inputs, machinery and other equipment. In recent months, the Department has been successful in the expansion of markets for agricultural produce to China (avocado) and Saudi Arabia (livestock).

The AAMP, is a social compact between the government and its social partners, including business. It sets out a series of immediate, medium-term and long-term actions needed to enable inclusive growth, sustainable jobs, and a transformed agricultural sector. The strategy adopts a “Commodity value chain approach” to attain growth, which will mostly come from currently underdeveloped areas, mostly in rural areas. In essence, the strategy points to attracting investments into the sector and looking at the expansion of production.

b) The general employment trends indicate that employment in the agriculture sector has hovered around 850 000 over the years and reflects seasonality associated with the sector. The phenomenon is depicted in Figure 1 below, released by STATS-SA.

Figure1: Agriculture Sector Employment numbers (STATSSA)

According to the Quarterly Labour Force Survey (QLFS), the number of people employed in the agricultural sector increased by 0.8%, from 888 000 in the first quarter of 2023, to 894 000 people in the second quarter of 2023. However, on a year-to-year basis, the number of people employed in the agriculture sector increased from 874 000 in the second quarter of 2022, to 894 000 people in the same quarter of 2023, which represents an increase of 2.4%. The sector was among nine industries that have a positive contribution to job creation year on year.

26 October 2023 - NW2841

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

(1). Whether the Southern African Music Rights Organisation is funded by his department; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, (2). whether the funding covers admin fees; if not, what are the reasons that fees are charged; if so, what are the relevant details? NW3257E

Reply:

  1. According to our records, the Department never funded the South Africa Music Rights Organisation (SAMRO)
  2. Therefore, we do not have any further comments concerning the matter.

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26 October 2023 - NW3178

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Hlengwa, Ms MD to ask the Minister of Health

(1)Whether he receives maintenance reports on ambulances; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, (2) whether the ambulance, fitted with medical equipment, that was donated by the State of Qatar to the clinic in Qunu, in the Eastern Cape in 2021 is still functional; if not, why not; if so, what total number of (a) repairs and (b) maintenance has the ambulance undergone to date?

Reply:

1. Yes, the department receives the repairs and maintenance reports on ambulances monthly from the National Treasury appointed service provider, Wesbank. These reports are being used to track the number of ambulances that are not operational due repairs and maintenance with the specific intention of reducing downtime and optimizing the operational fleet through specific interventions at provincial level.

2. This ambulance is in operation in Qunu at the OR Tambo District under the management of Emergency Medical Services.

a) Repairs have been undertaken four (4) times as follows: two (2) rear and front brake repairs, one (1) mirror replacement, and one (1) alternator repairs.

b) Maintenance of the ambulance has been undertaken twice at 15 000- and 30 000-kilometre service intervals and the next service will be at 45 000km.

END.

26 October 2023 - NW3190

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Clarke, Ms M to ask the Minister of Health

(a) To whom was the payment of R250 000 that was paid from the Office of Health Standards Compliance into a certain bank account (details furnished) on 3 December 2021 and (b) what was the specified payment for?

Reply:

a) According to the Office of Health Standards Compliance (OHSC), the specified amount of R250,000 was paid to “Z Jojwana HR Consulting Company”.

b) The payment was for services rendered for an investigation into capacity issues within the Human Resources Unit at the OHSC. The report is titled “Department of Human Resources poor performance investigation report”.

END.

26 October 2023 - NW2819

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Van Dyk, Ms V to ask the MINISTER OF SPORT, ARTS AND CULTURE

(1). Whether a full investigation will be done into the ticketing of the 2023 Netball World Cup; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details. (2). what is the total monetary value of the contract for a certain company (name furnished). (3). how was the specified company selected against other more experienced vendors. (4). if the company was seen as an experienced company, what are the reasons that some tickets had numbers, others no seat numbers and some ticket seat numbers did not exist. (5). whether tickets were sold at the door; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what happened to the money of the ticket sales?

Reply:

(1). My department believes that the Netball World Cup 2023 was delivered satisfactorily and admits that the lessons learned regarding the areas that still need improvement will be recorded and shared for projects of similar nature in the future. The Ministry is not persuaded that there are any compelling reasons to launch a probe into how access to the games was handled and controlled.

(2). According to RWC2023 Board a commission will be paid based on the value of tickets sold

(3). The relevant procurement processes were followed, and the recommended bidder was approved by the NWC2023 Board.

(4). The ticketing challenges were as a result of the venue not having permanent seating. The temporary seating structure installed did not have seat numbers and the Local Organising Committee (LOC) then had to develop a seating plan. This delayed the issuing of tickets as we had to wait for seating plans to be finalised. This was resolved after the Opening Ceremony. The complicated competition format also contributed as people didn’t know which teams would be playing against each other from day 4, which was the second preliminary stage and was determined by round robin.

(5). After learning from the success of selling door tickets during the quad series in January. The LOC devised a plan to emulate the quad series, however permission was not granted by the VOC to sell tickets onsite.

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26 October 2023 - NW3179

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

Whether her department has its own target for job growth within the agriculture sector; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details?

Reply:

Yes, the Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development DALRRD) has signed a social compact, the Agriculture and Agro-processing Master Plan (AAMP) in May 2022. In summary the AAMP is a sectoral growth strategy that sets out a series of immediate and medium-term actions needed to enable inclusive growth and sustainable job creation in the agriculture and rural economies. In partnership with business and labour, we believe that the AAMP interventions could potentially create 71 487 new jobs.

Through rural development initiatives a total of 964 jobs has been facilitated for the current financial year.

NUMBER OF JOBS FACILITATED IN THE RURAL DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES FOR 2023/ 2024 FY

PROVINCES

ANNUAL TARGET

ACHIEVEMENTS

   

MALE

FEMALE

YOUTH

PEOPLE WITH DISABILITY

TOTAL

Eastern Cape

50

48

8

22

0

56

Free State

50

47

12

8

0

59

Gauteng

50

38

9

26

0

47

KwaZulu Natal

50

24

7

10

0

31

Limpopo

50

78

55

48

0

133

Mpumalanga

50

108

37

78

0

145

North West

50

75

11

45

0

86

Northern Cape

50

43

3

21

0

46

Western Cape

50

41

15

24

0

56

Technology Research and Development (TRD)

50

25

25

20

1

50

OVERALL TOTAL

500

527

182

302

1

709

NUMBER OF YOUNG PEOPLE LINKED TO JOB OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH THE NARYSEC PROGRAMME FOR 2023/ 2024 FY

PROVINCES

ANNUAL TARGET

ACHIEVEMENTS

   

MALE

FEMALE

YOUTH

PEOPLE WITH DISABILITY

TOTAL

NARYSEC

485

36

110

146

23

146

OVERALL TOTAL

485

36

110

146

23

146

NUMBER OF YOUNG PEOPLE SUPPORTED WITH BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT THROUGH THE NARYSEC PROGRAMME FOR 2023/ 2024 FY

PROVINCES

ANNUAL TARGET

ACHIEVEMENTS

   

MALE

FEMALE

YOUTH

PEOPLE WITH DISABILITY

TOTAL

NARYSEC

309

45

64

107

1

109

OVERALL TOTAL

309

45

64

107

1

109

26 October 2023 - NW2842

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

(1). What are the reasons that the (a) Southern African Music Rights Organisation (SAMRO) refuses to set up offices in KwaZulu-Natal which can essentially create employment for persons who know music and are qualified to help run an office and (b) office in Johannesburg runs everything for KwaZulu-Natal which only benefits a few persons. (2) Whether he has been informed that most SAMRO selected employees in the Johannesburg office have their own big companies outside the music industry and essentially do not qualify for the positions; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the reasons that they are asking for high salaries?NW3258E

Reply:

1. The South Africa Music Rights Organisation (SAMRO) is an independent legal entity, which neither the Ministry of Sport, Arts and Culture and the Department have a legal mandate over the running of its internal affairs and business.

2. Therefore, we do not have any comments concerning both the questions.

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26 October 2023 - NW3189

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Clarke, Ms M to ask the Minister of Health

(1)What (a) total number of staff members within the Office of Health Standards Compliance (OHSC) have been dismissed because of committing fraud and/or corruption, (b) was the nature of each offence and (c) total amount were the legal costs of the cases; (2) whether any supply chain management processes have been followed; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, (a) in which department did the fraud and/or corruption take place within the OHSC and (b) what was the total amount of wasteful expenditure?

Reply:

1. According to the Office of Health Standards Compliance (OHSC) (a) None of the staff members in the OHSC have been dismissed because of committing fraud and/or corruption.

(b) Not applicable;

(c) No amount was used for legal costs.

2. There has been no fraud or corruption identified in the OHSC supply chain management processes. (a) There was no fraud or corruption identified in any of the OHSC Departments and (b) There was no wasteful expenditure identified.

END.

26 October 2023 - NW2818

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

(1). For the 2023 Netball World Cup 2023, (a) what total number of tickets were allocated to each province and (b) how were the specified tickets distributed. (2). whether the persons who received tickets were flown into Cape Town; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what were the (a) accommodation and (b) transport costs per province for those persons who benefited from free tickets. (3). what was the total cost of the 2023 Netball World Cup tournament, including a full breakdown of such costs. (4). whether a deficit occurred; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details? NW3233E

Reply:

1)(a). There were no tickets allocated to the provinces for the 2023 Netball World Cup 2023.

b). not applicable.

2). The information is being sourced from the provinces and more time is required to respond to:

a). Their accommodation costs.

b). Their transport costs.

3). The total costs of the 2023 Netball World Cup would be determined and declared upon finalization of the financial audit and close out report.

4). Information on the final financial status (surplus or deficit) of the 2023 Netball World Cup would be determined and declared upon finalization of the financial audit and close out report.

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26 October 2023 - NW3333

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

On what date will he provide the replies to questions (a) 2704 and (b) 2705 that were published on 1 September 2023, and which should have been replied to on 15 September 2023 in accordance with Rule 145(5) of the National Assembly?

Reply:

Rule 145(5) of the National Assembly is noted and respected, my apologies for missing the submission deadline.

Please find attached written replies for question 2704 and 2705 as submitted to the question office for tabling by my department.

 

26 October 2023 - NW2988

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Mbabama, Ms TM to ask the Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development

What number of water use licences for each category of licence were awarded to farmers and/or farming entities for the purposes of (a) farming and (b) water storage and/or irrigation in each province in the past three financial years?

Reply:

a) The authority of approving and issuing water and irrigation rights lies with the Department of Water and Sanitation. The Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development’s role with regard to irrigation is to monitor compliance with laws governing irrigation and water use management, as well as provide technical support and advice.

b) The Department of Water and Sanitation is the custodian for information relating to water resources and is best placed to respond.

26 October 2023 - NW2688

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Joseph, Mr D to ask the Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture

(1) What form of national or provincial government support was given to tennis players who participated in the 2023 Roland Garros in Paris France. (2) what support was given to wheelchair champions Kgothatso Montjane and Donald Ramphadi? NW3077E

Reply:

(1). The Department gives Tennis South Africa an annual grant to support their programs including wheelchair tennis programs and some of the programs are in preparation for the world events. In 2022/23 financial year the Department provided special financial support towards the ITF’s World Team Cup which Donald Ramphadi and Kgothatso Montjane were part of, together with ten other athletes with disabilities. The ITFs World Team Cup is crucial for Paralympic eligibility, as players are required to compete in a prescribed minimum number of events within of two (2) years in a four-year Paralympic cycle.

(2). Kgothatso Montjane and Donald Ramphadi are part of Tennis SA’s High Performance Programme who participate in international tournaments:

  • a)Each player receives annual financial support which covers coaching fees and international tour expenses.
  • b) Leading up to the Roland Garros, Tennis SA provided a total of R1,224,480.00 to high-performance players, excluding accommodation.
  • c) Tennis SA high performance athletes were housed at the University of Pretoria's High-Performance center with a monthly food allowance; however, housing support was discontinued due to the loss of title sponsor, Growthpoint.

26 October 2023 - NW3164

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Msimang, Prof CT to ask the Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy

Whether any economic verification audits have been conducted on mines in the past three years; if not, why not; if so, what (a) total number of mines have undergone such economic verification audits and (b) were the outcomes in each case?

Reply:

No, the Department does not conduct economic verification audits at mines. However, Mine Economic inspections are being conducted which focuses on the evaluation of financial statements to ascertain the company’s overall performance. Statistical returns are also investigated for data relating to employment and earnings per month as well as operating costs and production and sales.

26 October 2023 - NW3147

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Herron, Mr BN to ask the Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development

(1)Given the historical significance of the community of Enon in the Eastern Cape (details furnished) and noting that after a multi-generational struggle for the 10 000 hectares of land, the specified land was finally approved for land reform and restitution (details furnished), (a) what are the reasons that the agreed-upon land total changed from 10 000 to 8 000 hectares and (b) who is currently in possession of the missing 2 000 hectares of land; (2) what community consultation has occurred in the handover process between the (a) community property association (CPA), (b) government departments and (c) community itself; (3) what level of involvement does her department have with the CPA in the community. (4) whether her department has been informed of the multitude of documentation and the various commitments made by former ministers ranging back to 2016, wherein they confirmed that 10 000 hectares of land would be handed over to the community; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details; (5) what guidelines and/or measures have been enforced in this land restitution case to ensure (a) equal opportunity and (b) access to development?

Reply:

1. (a) The extent of the TRANCRAA area was estimated at 10 000 hectares, but after

the finalization of the subdivision, the final remaining extent was 8 314.2843 hectares. During vesting the portions with State Domestic Functions such as schools and clinics needed to be excluded and transferred to the Eastern Cape Provincial Government. Government Gazette Notice (GP822/1994) was reframed to exclude Erf 385 to separate the portion of Provincial Government from the portion of National government.

(b) The 2 000 hectares of land is currently vested with the Eastern Cape Provincial Government.

2. (a),(b,(c) Community and stakeholder consultations were conducted regarding the handover with the Enon Bersheba TRANCRAA residents, CPA Executive Committee, Office of the Premier, Provincial Department of Rural Development and Agrarian Reform (DRDAR); Sunday’s River Valley Local Municipality, Sarah Baartman District Municipality, Department of Economic Development, Environmental Affairs and Tourism.

3. DALRRD is in constant communication with the Witrivier CPA and is now in the process of assisting the CPA with the election of a new committee as per their constitution.

4. Yes, the land has since been transferred to the community through the Witrivier CPA as a land holding entity.

5. (a),(b) None, since this is not a land restitution case. However, the matter falls under the Transformation of Certain Rural Areas Act No. 94 of 1998 (TRANCRAA), and DALRRD is engaging with the CPA to finalize the process for the elective Annual General Meeting (AGM), training on governance and understanding of their Constitution.