Questions and Replies

Reply:

1. (a) The Department has embarked on the review of the sector funding policy and in the revised Policy, the Department has sought to align its policy to include a method of planning and prioritising developmental social services. A list of high priority prevention and early intervention focus areas will be developed within which the provinces must plan, budget and implement specific priority services. The prioritized list of social welfare services will be categorized according to their relative priority. The categorization and prioritization will ensure that services that are most important are ranked high and prioritized during the allocation of funds.

(b) As part of implementing the Funding Policy, the Department is testing the Sector Funding Policy in selected provinces with focus on services that address government’s core constitutional and statutory obligation to provide care and protection to children, older persons, and those who are most vulnerable. During the testing, process mapping will be conducted on the following services namely; child protection, services to older persons; gender-based violence and anti-substance abuse.

2. The Department conducted an audit of social sector employees within the funded NPOs in all nine Provinces earning below the national minimum wage. From this audit, a national database has been consolidated and submitted to National Treasury for analysis in order to determine the funding gap. The results of the data analysis will form part of a motivation on DSD budget submission that the department is preparing for submission to National Treasury for the 2020/2021 MTEF period.

_______________________

Approved by the Minister on

Date……………………….

Reply:

a) otal number of employees who are being paid whilst they are on suspension are two (2)

b) R31 974.22 (cost of suspension of less than a year) and R33 821. 04 (total cost of suspension)

 

Reply:

(i) 824

(ii) 

PROVINCE	Number	Entity or Agency	Number
Eastern Cape	46	Supported Employment Enterprises (SEE)	31
Free State	12	Compensation Fund (CF)	195
Gauteng	138	Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF)	60
Kwa-Zulu Natal	49
Limpopo	66
Mpumalanga	66
Northern Cape	31
North West	29
Western Cape	46
SUB-TOTAL	483	SUB-TOTAL	286
GRAND TOTAL	769

(b) By end of Financial Year

 

Reply:

(a) The number is twenty (20).

(b)

Employee Figure	Cost
1	R98 597
2	R947 415
3	R80 403
4	R303 233
5	R491 458
6	R902 912
7	R167 690
8	R175 274
9	R90 231
10	R81 244
11	R243 470
12	R174 013
13	R141 024
14	R25 496
15	R618 468
16	R60 575
17	R143 218
18	R75 905
19	R158 417
20	R687 020
TOTAL	R5 666 063

 

Reply:

I have been advised by the Department as follows: -

1. The Minister is not responsible for technology launches and thus does not determine technology launch dates.

Suffice to say, the Minister provides policies that establish an enabling environment and broad frameworks for creating equitable opportunities for all market players.

2. The department is working with various industry players who are rolling out latest 5G technology. As an example, the department recently partnered with Nokia and Vodacom during the recent Digital Economy Summit wherein President Ramaphosa, speaking at Gallagher Convention Centre, had his address simultaneously broadcast as a holographic image to the Rustenburg Civic Centre.

3. The national security agencies and the departments in the security cluster, continuously scan the environment for any potential threats to the State and its people, and if there is any potential security threat, it will be dealt with. Furthermore, the Cybersecurity Hub in the department falls under the Government’s broader security mandate and such engages with other government security institutions and industry players to implement safety standards and measures.

4. With regards to security, 5G is no different from previous generation networks and the same established security principles will need to be applied. As stated, national security agencies and the departments in the security cluster are continuously scanning the environment to deal with any potential threats to the State and its people. The government has legislated the Regulation of Interception of Communications and Provision of Communication-Related Information Act (RICA) and the Protection of Personal Information (POPI) Act. Government has also developed the Cyber Security Policy Framework and the department is currently working on the Data Policy. All these policies and legislation, inter alia, address issues of security.

5. No.

 

 

MS STELLA NDABENI-ABRAHAMS

MINISTER

Reply:

The Mzimhlope Women’s Hostel is located in Orlando and falls within the jurisdiction of the City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality. The City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality, through the Gauteng Province of human Settlements, indicated that:

1. In 2006 the cost was R2 476 600

In 2012 the cost was R51 485 997

In 2014 the cost was R5 403 373

In 2016 the cost was R6 353 601

2. The total amount that has been spent since the inception of the project is approximately R140 000 000, inclusive of the costs borne by the City of Johannesburg.

3. The project had an original scope of 186 units which were planned to be constructed as double storey structures but to date only 34 units have been completed. Blockages that have contributed to the delays in the project have since been resolved. The Gauteng Department of Human Settlements has subsequently appointed a contractor and the process of appointing professionals and engineering services are currently being finalised. It is expected that the project will resume in August 2019 and is anticipated to be completed by the end of the 2020/21 financial year. Once this has been completed, the units will be allocated to qualifying beneficiaries for occupation.

Reply:

(1) Bolobedu CAS 7211212015 was withdrawn in court.

(2) Yes, Investigations Into the case has been conducted by the Detective on standby the same day the case was reported. The complainant and the accused were in court for the first appearance. The complainant agreed to withdraw the case in the presence of the Public Prosecutor.
(a) Not applicable

(b) Not applicable

 

LIEUTENANT GENERAL DIVISIONAL COMMISSIONER: DETECTIVE SERVICE
TC MOSIKILI
Date: 2019-07-31

Reply to question 400 recommended

LIEUTENANT GENERAL

ACTING DEPUTY NATIONAL COMMISSIONER: CRIME DETECTION
SC MFAZI
Date: 2019-08-01

Reply to question 400 recommended

GENERAL NATIONAL COMMISSIONER: SOUTH AFRICAN POLICE SREVICE
KJ SITOLE (SOEG)
Date: 2019-08-01

Reply to question 400 approved

GENERAL BH CELE (MP)
MINISTER OF POLICE
Date: 2019-08-06

Reply:

The Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI) is investigating a criminal case of fraud1 in the Free State and the case docket reference number is Heilbron, CAS 4/04/2019. On 1 April 2019, the complainant received a short message service (sms), indicating that money had been deducted from her South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) pension card. It is alleged that approximately 60 beneficiaries were defrauded through the same modus operandi. A total of 20 beneficiaries were traced and their statements have been obtained. Approximately 40 beneficiaries are still being traced. Criminal cases will be registered when the complainants have been identified. The investigation is continuing.

Reply to question 264 recommended/not recommended

GENERAL NATIONAL COMMISSIONER: SOUTH AFRICAN POLICE SREVICE
KJ SITOLE (SOEG)
Date: 2019-08-01

Reply to question 264 approved

GENERAL BH CELE (MP)
MINISTER OF POLICE
Date: 2019-08-06

Reply:

(1) The original case docket was sent to the Inquest Court. The case docket was received back from the Inquest Court, with enquiries. As soon as the enquiries have been attended to, the case docket will be returned to the Inquest Court.

(2) Yes, feedback was provided to the complainant, on 5 July 2019.

(3) Yes, a copy of the report is attached.
 

Reply to question 116 recommended

GENERAL NATIONAL COMMISSIONER: SOUTH AFRICAN POLICE SREVICE
KJ SITOLE (SOEG)
Date: 2019-07-26

Reply to question 116 approved 
GENERAL BH CELE (MP)
MINISTER OF POLICE
Date: 2019-08-06

Reply:

We are not able to quantify information on the future related to official trips for both the Minister and the Deputy Minister of Defence and Military Veterans. All the international trips are undertaken as per invitation from host countries and serve a specific purpose in relation to the responsibilities and/or tasks assigned to the Executive Authority by the President of the Republic of South Africa.

Reply:

The information that is required is not readily available and the requested information must be sourced and verified before submission. A request is hereby made for an extension of two weeks, in order for this office to submit a response of quality and that is correct.

 

LIEUTENANT GENERAL DIVISIONAL COMMISSIONER: DETECTIVE SERVICE
TC MOSIKILI
Date: 2019-07-29
Reply to question 430 recommended

LIEUTENANT GENERAL

ACTING DEPUTY NATIONAL COMMISSIONER: CRIME DETECTION
SC MFAZI
Date: 2019-08-05

FOR WRITTEN REPLY

QUESTION 430

DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTIQN PAPER: 26 JULY 2019

{INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 7·20191

Reply to question 430 recommended

GENERAL NATIONAL COMMISSIONER: SOUTH AFRICAN POLICE SREVICE
KJ SITOLE (SOEG)
Date: 2019-08-05

Reply to question 430 approved

GENERAL BH CELE (MP)
MINISTER OF POLICE
Date: 2019-08-06

Reply:

a) R20, 558,000.

b) (i) Total remuneration

• R7,870,773.63

(ii) Salary levels

• L.14x1; L.13x4; L.11x1; L.9x1; L.7x1; L.5x1; and L.3x2.

(iii) Job Tittles

• Chief of Staff
• Private Secretary
• Media Liaison Officer
• Community Outreach Officer
• Assistant Appointment Secretary
• Domestic Worker (x2)
• Administrative Secretary
• Parliamentary and Cabinet Support
• Registry Clerk
• Driver/Messenger

(iv) Qualifications

- Matric/NQF 4 - x1

- National Diploma/NQF 6 - x2

- Degree/B Tech/NQF 7 - x4

- Honours/NQF 8 - x2

- Masters/NQF 9 - x1

(v) Job Descriptions attached

Reply:

The Information that is required Is not readily available. The requested Information must be sourced and verified before it can be submitted. A request is hereby made for an extension of six weeks, in order for this office to provide a reply that is correct and of quality.

LIEUTENANT GENERAL DIVISIONAL COMMISSIONER: DETECTIVE SERVICE
TC MODIKILI
Date: 2019/07/29

Reply to question 384 recommended

LIEUTENANT GENERAL

ACTING DEPUTY NATIONAL COMMISSIONER: CRIME DETECTION
SC MFAZI
Date: 2019/08/05

Reply to question 384 recommended

GENERAL

NATIONAL COMMISSIONER: SOUTH AFRICAN POLICE SERVICE

KJ SITOLE (SOEG)

Date: 2019/08/05

Reply to question 384 approved I not approved


GENERAL BH CELE (MP)
MINISTER OF POLICE
Date: 2019/08/06

Reply:

(1)(a) The staff establishment for the Parkview Police Station, is 114 and the actual personnel strength, is 117.

( 1 )(b) Not applicable.

(2)( a)(b )(i)(ii)
 

(a) Number of vehicles	(b)(I) Operational	(b)(ii) Non-operational
30	26	Three vehicles are in for repairs. One vehicle has been recommended for boarding.

(3)(a) The staff establishment for the Detective Service, at the Parkview Police Station, is 24 and the actual personnel strength, is 25.

(3)(b) Not applicable.

4)(a) Two state vehicles were following each other, descending a hill on a winding road. The driver of the vehicle in the rear, lost control of the vehicle and collided with the one in front. One South African Police Service (SAPS) member lost his life, as a result of the collision.

( 4 )(b) The vehicles were used to attend the official funeral of the late Constable Shange.

Reply to question 171 recommended

GENERAL

NATIONAL COMMISSIONER: SOUTH AFRICAN POLICE SERVICE

KJ SITOLE (SOEG)

Date: 2019/07/26

Reply to question 171 approved I not approved


GENERAL BH CELE (MP)
MINISTER OF POLICE
Date: 2019/08/06

Reply:

No, the National Treasury has not investigated such impact, as neither the National Treasury nor the South African Reserve Bank have any evidence that any bank has taken part in currency manipulation, as indicated in our previous replies to oral question 57 and 245 submitted on 29 March 2019, and will repeat the essence of those replies below.

We are not aware that the Competition Commission has made any finding on the manipulation of the rand, but is investigating a case of price fixing and market allocation in the trading of foreign currency pairs involving the Rand, which it has referred to the Competition Tribunal for prosecution. The currency market is a deep and liquid market, and it is difficult to determine any material or long-lasting impact of any one transaction on the level or value of the currency.

It is important for members to differentiate between the impact of any transaction on consumers and the impact on the value of the rand – the investigation before the Competition Commission appears to be related more to the conduct of bank traders towards clients, rather than providing evidence of their affecting the actual value of the rand.

We should all await the outcome of the Competition Commission’s investigation before acting on them. I am also happy to invite the Honourable Member to provide any other evidence he may have on any currency manipulation to the Commission and/or National Treasury.

Reply:

1. The National Treasury does not provide financial assistance to municipalities. An operational deficit indicates that the municipality’s operating expenses exceeds the revenue. Failure to contain costs while not realising anticipated revenue collection levels results in operating deficits. The first approach is for the municipality to implement cost containment measures and reduce the operating expenses.

Given that Sedibeng is a delegated municipality, the Gauteng Provincial Treasury will continue to support the municipality to ensure that it adopts a funded budget going forward.

2. Currently the municipality does not have a financial recovery plan. However, reference should be made to chapter 13 of the Municipal Finance Management Act, (Act No. 56 of 2003) on the process to be followed for resolution of financial challenges.

Reply:

(1)(a)(2)(3)(a)(b) and (4)(a)(b)(c)

The requested information is not readily available. It needs to be obtained from the province and verified. A request is made for an extension of two weeks, in order to provide a verified and accurate response.
 

Reply to question 217 recommended/not recommended

GENERAL

NATIONAL COMMISSIONER: SOUTH AFRICAN POLICE SERVICE

KJ SITOLE (SOEG)

Date: 2019-07-26
 

Reply to question 217 approved




GENERAL BH CELE (MP)
MINISTER OF POLICE
Date: 2019-08-06

Reply:

(1 )(a) The information, regarding the number of firearms, which have been reported as losses from the South African Police Service (SAPS), is reflected in the table below:
 

Province	2013/2014	2014/2015	2015/2016	2016/2017	2017/2018	2018/2019
Head Office	87	86	94	138	95	65
Eastern Cape	134	150	134	148	112	49
Free State	38	22	38	36	32	19
Gauteng	165	140	185	123	145	101
KwaZulu-Natal	167	165	180	164	193	142
Limpopo	45	49	37	36	54	28
Mpumalanga	40	45	36	33	46	38

Find here: (1)(b) The information, regarding the number of rounds of ammunition, which have been reported as losses from the SAPS, is reflected in the table below:

Reply:

(1)(a)(i) The total number of bullet resistant vests, in each province, is as follows:

Province	Total
Head Office	34 916
Eastern Cape	19 028
Free State	13 304
Gauteng	37 093
KwaZulu-Natal	25 181
Limpopo	11 616
Mpumalanga	10 844
North West	11 514
Northern Cape	7 224
Western Cape	26 707
Body Armour Store	18 741
Total	216 168

(1)(a)(ii) The total number of bullet resistant vests, in each cluster, is attached as per Annexure A.

(1)(b) The information, per police station, order form and the date on which each bullet resistant vest was procured, is attached as per Annexure B. (Annexure B is attached in the electronic format, due to the size of the document, which consists of more than 3 000 pages)

Bullet resistant vests were only captured as a serialised item, since 2010. Prior to 2010, bullet resistant vests were captured as non- serialised and placed on, either the room inventory or on a members personal equipment sheet (SAPS 108). The SAPS also procured parts for bullet resistant vests parts and assembled them, which were then accounted for, as complete bullet resistant vests. Therefore, the system will not indicate order numbers for the above exceptions.

(2) All bullet resistant vests are captured in the SAPS asset register and the information is reflected in Annexure B.

(3)(a) In accordance with the Supply Chain Management (SCM) guidelines, the life span or useful life of a bullet resistant vest, is determined by the type of operational functions that are performed by the user and not a time frame. Therefore, the lifespan may vary from one day to more than 10 years, depending on the utilisation and treatment, thereof. This is supported by annual physical inspections and conditional assessments.

(3)(b) Since 2009, the SAPS has disposed of the following quantities:

	Disposals	Pending Disposals
57 212	36 624

(4) Yes, the SAPS is currently doing market research and undertaking a process of evaluation, research and development of new generation bullet resistant vests.

 

Response to question 218 recommended

NATIONAL COMMISSIONER: SOUTH AFRICAN POLICE SERVICE
KJ SITOLE (SOEG)
Date: 2019-07-26

Response to question 218 approved

 

GENERAL BH CELE (MP)
MINISTER POLICE
Date: 2019-07-26

Reply:

1. The financial recovery plan for the West Rand District Municipality was prepared by the Municipal Finance Recovery Service (MFRS) following a request from the Gauteng Provincial Government.

The MFRS has for purposes of the preparation of the financial recovery plan consulted with both the administrative and political leadership component of the municipality (Executive Mayor and Mayoral Committee; Accounting Officer and senior management); MEC’s for Finance and Local Government; Organised local government; Organised labour; and principal suppliers including creditors and the community.

The financial recovery plan is holistic focusing on financial management; organisational structure and institutional matters; human resource management; governance; and infrastructure and service delivery. Moreover, it addresses the municipality’s service delivery model, operations, structure, processes, policies, bylaws, budget, cash flow management, debt collection, expenditure and revenue-raising measures. These collectively will contribute to the turnaround if implemented accordingly. The turnaround of the West Rand District Municipality requires not only internal commitment from the Municipality but support from the Provincial Executive.

2. The financial recovery plan was submitted by the MFRS to the Gauteng MEC for Finance for further processing in terms of Section 143(2) of the Municipal Finance Management Act, 2003.

Reply:

1. The Public Administration Ethics, Integrity and Disciplinary Technical Assistance Unit was established as per Public Administration Management Act Proclamation, effective from 1 April 2019.

2.a) The Unit is not fully operational and b) it is not adequately staffed. (i) as the Department of Public Service and Administration (DPSA) has no funding to staff the unit or to allocate funds for its operations. (ii) The Unit is currently being incubated within the DPSA and is envaseged to be fully operational and adequately staffed by the next financial year, subject to the allocation of funds by the National Treasury.

3. The Unit has not yet conducted any disciplinary process against officials as the Unit is not yet fully operational.

Reply:

The data provided in response to the question is derived from the PERSAL system as at 30 June 2019 and is for National and Provincial Departments in terms of the Public Service Act,1994.

a) Number of employees currently on precautionary suspension in:

(i) National Departments is 29.

(ii) Each Province

Provincial Governments	Total Number of Suspension
Total	16
KwaZulu-Natal	2
North West	2
Eastern Cape	4
Gauteng	1
Western Cape	7

b) Average length of precautionary suspension for employees at:

• National Departments is 2 months,
• Provincial Departments is as follows:

Provincial Governments	Average Length on Suspension months
KwaZulu-Natal	8
North West	2
Eastern Cape	2
Gauteng	2
Western Cape	2

(c) Total cost of precautionary suspension for each (i) year and (ii) month that the employees have been suspended is based on the average salary.

(i) 2017/2018 is R 73 976, 00

2018/2019 is R 1 319 887, 00

2019/2020 is R 26 183 216, 00

(ii) See attached

Reply:

(a) One vehicle will be supplied to the Moffatview Police Station, by 30 July 2019.

(b) The approved staff establishment for the Moffatview Police Station, is 160.The current personnel strength, is 154. There is currently a shortage of six personnel members. A total of 12 newly enlisted constables were allocated to the Moffatview Police Station, in 2018/2019 and no further vacant posts will be filled, in the 2019/2020 financial year.

(c) In 2018/2019 and the first quarter of 2019/2020, 1 April2018 to 30 June 2019, no application for additional bullet-proof vests was received from the Moffatview Police Station.

(d) In 2018/2019, a total of five park homes were delivered to the Moffatview Police Station. No further accommodation shortages were reported after the park homes were provided to the police station.


Reply to question 181 recommended
GENERAL NATIONAL COMMISSIONER: SOUTH AFRICAN POLICE SREVICE
KJ SITOLE (SOEG)
Date: 2019-07-26

Reply to question 181 approved
GENERAL BH CELE (MP)
MINISTER OF POLICE
Date: 2019-08-06

Reply:

1. (a),(i) Please refer to the table below.

Province	EC	FS	GP	KZN	LP	MP	NC	NW	WC	Total
Number of DLRCs	6	5	3	10	5	3	5	4	5	46

(ii0 None

(b) No, they are suspended for review of their functions.

(2) (a) Mandate: To support Government to resolve the slow pace of land redistribution in South Africa, and the lack of successful implementation of policy at the local level.

(b) DLRCs consist of a multi sectoral group of key stakeholders: Private sector, Organized Agriculture, farmers associations, civil society with interest in Land issues and Government.

(3) Yes. In 2018, the Department undertook a decision to review the terms of reference of the committees. The DLRCs are established in terms of Chapter 6 of the National Development plan (NDP) as the guiding framework for the Department.

(4) Yes. The composition as articulated in the Terms of Reference includes private sector stakeholders.

Reply:

(a), (b), (c) and (d).

As part of monitoring, the National Department only collects aggregated information on teacher attendance. The Honourable Member is kindly advised to request the detailed information as requested directly from the Provincial Education Departments.

Reply:

(a) (i) (ii) (iii) (aa) Own	Nil
(a) (i) (bb) Rent	Three (3) buildings: - 1108 John Vorster Drive (1 x floor only) - 240 Madiba Street; and - 40 Church Square.
(a) (ii) (iii) (bb)	Nil
(b) (i) Value and purpose owned property	Not applicable
(b) (ii) Value and purpose of rented property	1108 John Vorster Drive (1 x floor only)	R65 033 050.00	Office accommodation and State Transversal Information and Communication Technology site
	240 Madiba Street	R603 337 824.00	Office accommodation
	40 Church Square	R19 030 631.00	Office accommodation
(c) (i) Duration of rental:	1108 John Vorster Drive (1 x floor only)	20 years
	240 Madiba Street	16 years
	40 Church Square	16 years
(c)(ii) From whom is each property rented:	1108 John Vorster Drive (1 x floor only)	Rented on behalf of National Treasury by the Department of Public Works, owned by SITA.
	240 Madiba Street	Rented on behalf of National Treasury by the Department of Public Works, owned by Bothongo Group Management.
	40 Church Square	State owned - Department of Public Works.
(c)(iii) Monthly rental fee for each property:	1108 John Vorster Drive (1 x floor only)	R1 127 659.02
	240 Madiba Street	R4 221 538.45
	40 Church Square	R673 134.08

 

Reply:

The Department has identified a need for agricultural insurance due to inherent risks and high costs incurred by smallholder and commercial producers in the sector. The department will engage both the National Treasury and the Land and Agricultural Bank on Agricultural Bank on how such an insurance can be developed as well as financed risks that may be associated with the system.”

Reply:

1. A number of organs of state in the three spheres of government (national, provincial and local) are constitutionally empowered to hold land for service delivery objectives. To the extent that the departments falling under the Ministry of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development hold vacant land, there’s no plan to transfer such vacant land to government departments. The plan is to transfer such land to prospective land reform beneficiaries. Our policy however provides for the donation of land falling under our custody to other government departments, in instances where such departments identify such land as suitable for their service delivery objectives.

2. Falls away.

Reply:

a) The Plan is to have a Technical High School in each Circuit. Provinces have not yet identified the schools to be transformed into technical schools.

b) The time frame for the transformation and expansion of schools will be over a period of 5 years starting in 2020 – 2025.

c) Details of how the transformation will take place:

• Identification of schools by the 9 Provincial Education Departments;
• Mapping of schools in circuits to be undertaken;
• An onsite audit of schools will be conducted by the National and Provincial Departments;
• Mathematics, Science and Technology (MST) Conditional Grant covers all schools offering Technical Occupational and Technical vocational subjects.

d) Costs that will be incurred in each case will include the following:

• Infrastructure renovation and construction (workshops).
• Provisioning of equipment tools and consumables for the Technical specialisation subjects.
• Human Resource recruitment.

Reply:

(1) 3 358

(2)(a)(b) Section 11(1) of the Restitution of Land Rights Act requires the Commission to publish in the gazette all land claims that are deemed compliant with Section 2 of the Act. To not publish claims that are deemed compliant with the Act will constitute non-compliance with the Act. The Commission has not conducted any scientific studies to determine the impact of the gazetting of claims on affected properties. However, even if such studies were to confirm a negative impact of gazetting of land claims on property values, such impact would not be reason enough for the Commission not to execute the legislative imperative as imposed by Section 2 of the Restitution of Land Rights Act.

(3) (a) Section 11A of the Restitution of Land Rights Act provides for Withdrawal or Amendment of a gazette notice ONLY where either a party affected by the publication, typically a land owner, makes representations to the Commission with information conclusive to the Commission that the claim is non-compliant or the Commission, through detailed investigation, finds information that indicates that the claim is non-compliant.

Since the decision to withdraw a gazette notice is tantamount to the dismissal of the claim, the Commission follows a 2 stage process which is in line with the provisions of administrative justice towards claim dismissal.

In the first stage, the Commission provides the claimant with the notice or letter of an intention to dismiss the claim where after the claimant is provided with a minimum of 30 days to provide the Commission with conclusive reasons and or additional information that may convince the Commission not to dismiss the claim.

The 2nd stage consists of the issuing of the final dismissal letter where the notice period lapses without the claimant providing convincing additional information or where the information so provided is not convincing.

In all instances affected land owners are made aware when land claims are dismissed or when land claimants opt for other forms of settlement such as financial compensation.

(b) The Commission does not gazette invalid claims.

 

Reply:

Based on the information available on PERSAL the vacancy rate in the Public Service for the quarter from April to June 2019 stands at 9.34%. This excludes the Defence Force and the State Security Agency that do not make use of the PERSAL system. The breakdown per department and province is provided in the table below:

National/ Provincial Departments and their Components	Government Components	Filled Posts June 2019	Vacant Posts June 2019	Quarterly Vacancy Rate (%)
Total		1,169,580	123,843	9.34
Eastern Cape
Total		115,551	20,516	15.23
Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs		1,378	167	8.52
Economic Development, Environmental Affairs and Tourism		508	245	30.48
Education		60,891	12,316	17.21
Health		40,254	6,653	13.93
Human Settlements		530	35	6.61
Office of the Premier		345	69	13.67
Provincial Treasury		417	22	4.56
Roads and Public works		1,639	161	7.33
Rural Development and Agrarian Reform		2,662	241	11.09
Safety and Liaison		131	20	14.44
Social Development		3,638	386	9.22
Sport, Recreation, Arts and Culture		1,192	33	9.9
Transport		1,966	168	6.97
Free State
Total		56,301	3,830	5.72
Agriculture		987	56	4.43
Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs		348	53	13.13
Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs		681	119	14.51
Education		27,849	1,664	4.81
Health		18,290	770	3.43
Human Settlements		409	62	12.89
Office of the Premier		493	56	9.81
Police, Roads and Transport		2,562	291	10.46
Provincial Treasury		380	48	11.21
Public Works		1,366	131	11.19
Social Development		1,913	464	16.99
Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation		1,023	116	9.85
Gauteng
Total		158,807	15,997	8.86
Agriculture and Rural Development		947	68	6.63
Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs		650	45	5.98
Community Safety		1,154	105	8.29
E-Government		773	76	9.23
Economic Development		327	31	8.19
Education		83,374	5,619	5.94
Health		61,112	7,895	11.2
Human Settlements		753	195	20.46
Infrastructure Development		2,514	487	15.89
Office of the Premier		463	86	14.14
Provincial Treasury		779	110	12.93
	Infrastructure Financing Agency	32	0	0
	Provincial Treasury	747	110	13.41
Roads and Transport		1,888	554	22.17
Social Development		3,460	509	12.81
Sports, Arts, Culture and Recreation		613	217	27.47
KwaZulu-Natal
Total		180,613	17,145	8.31
Agriculture and Rural Development		2,449	264	8.98
Arts and Culture		473	55	8.87
Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs		1,233	102	7.09
Community Safety and Liaison		162	18	8.99
Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs		532	128	18.78
Education		100,817	8,057	7.16
Finance		378	44	10.93
Health		64,395	7,554	9.83
Human Settlements		579	55	7.5
Office of the Premier		512	46	7.21
Public Works		1,525	100	6.19
Social Development		3,668	278	9.41
Sport and Recreation		233	28	10.94
Transport		3,657	416	9.72
Limpopo
Total		100,509	17,386	14.58
Agriculture, and Rural Development		2,496	507	16.31
Co-operative Governance, Human Settlements and Traditional Affairs		1,835	221	10.09
Community Safety		127	8	6.17
Economic Development, Environment and Tourism		1,231	69	5.99
Education		52,788	9,336	15.22
Health		32,549	3,738	9.85
Office of the Premier		457	36	6.63
Provincial Treasury		408	58	11.52
Public Works, Roads and Infrastructure		2,784	516	14.32
Social Development		3,103	2,590	44.66
Sports, Arts and Culture		469	47	8.12
Transport		2,262	260	9.76
Mpumalanga
Total		70,066	5,742	7.59
Agriculture, Rural Development, Land and Environmental Affairs		1,493	297	15.75
Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs		754	25	2.58
Community Safety, Security and Liaison		1,482	33	2.92
Culture, Sport and Recreation		277	34	10.91
Economic Development and Tourism		220	21	5.24
Education		40,002	2,461	5.97
Health		19,954	2,549	11.18
Human Settlements		370	99	20.94
Office of the Premier		228	38	15.22
Provincial Treasury		279	71	20.19
Public Works, Roads and Transport		3,120	51	1.45
Social Development		1,887	63	3.08
National
Total		332,677	17,803	4.92
Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries		4,850	1,269	20.35
Arts and Culture		404	55	9.26
Basic Education		733	48	5.22
Civilian Secretariat for the Police Service		145	10	7.59
Communications		62	8	14.48
Cooperative Governance		585	75	10.52
	Cooperative Governance	421	47	9.33
	Municipal Infrastructure Support Agent	164	28	13.5
Correctional Services		38,142	3,329	7.68
Economic Development		95	19	12.87
Energy		505	116	17.76
Environmental Affairs		1,598	211	11.17
Government Communication and Information System		415	52	10.56
Health		1,592	262	13.88
Higher Education and Training		21,215	1,995	7.97
Home Affairs		9,584	190	1.9
	Government Printing Works	648	137	16.41
	Home Affairs	8,936	53	0.57
Human Settlements		518	86	13.72
Independent Police Investigative Directorate		355	36	9.14
International Relations and Cooperation		2,198	400	14.01
Justice and Constitutional Development		20,377	1,419	6.6
	Justice and Constitutional Development	16,017	1,413	8.21
	National Prosecuting Authority	4,360	6	0.16
Labour		8,448	853	9.09
Military Veterans		137	12	12.53
Mineral Resources		1,012	89	7.93
National School of Government		203	26	10.77
National Treasury		1,972	316	13.84
	Government Pensions Administration Agency	911	179	16.36
	Government Technical Advisory Centre	140	13	9.09
	National Treasury	921	124	11.92
Office of the Chief Justice		1,864	209	10.16
Office of the Public Service Commission		254	26	7.96
Performance Monitoring and Evaluation		418	52	11.29
Police		191,211	2,368	1.19
Public Enterprises		162	43	19.35
Public Service and Administration		379	75	14.33
	Centre of Public Service Innovation	31	3	8.82
	Public Service and Administration	348	72	14.77
Public Works		4,500	497	9.79
Rural Development and Land Reform		5,155	741	12.91
Science and Technology		386	104	20.5
Small Business Development		188	19	8.21
Social Development		690	245	25.29
Sport and Recreation South Africa		147	111	41.03
Statistics South Africa		3,323	865	20.19
Telecommunications and Postal Services		247	17	5.41
The Presidency		469	105	16.26
Tourism		456	54	9.99
Trade and Industry		1,174	39	2.67
Traditional Affairs		88	7	9.9
Transport		648	239	26.53
Water and Sanitation		5,680	1,105	16.02
Women		93	6	5.74
North West
Total		59,738	10,943	15.22
Community Safety and Transport Management		1,439	215	12.37
Culture, Arts and Traditional Affairs		695	189	20.94
Economy and Enterprise Development		221	21	6.92
Education and Sport Development		30,612	4,542	12.73
Finance		515	92	15.21
Health		18,099	4,372	19.26
Local Government and Human Settlements		525	192	27.14
Office of the Premier		703	117	13.86
Public Works and Roads		2,751	369	11
Rural, Environment and Agricultural Development		1,494	600	28.41
Social Development		2,540	182	6
Tourism		144	52	25.34
Northern Cape
Total		21,743	3,477	13.85
Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development		521	40	5.44
Co-operative Governance, Human Settlements and Traditional Affairs		581	69	9.99
Economic Development and Tourism		185	52	14.49
Education		10,085	2,196	18.7
Environment and Nature Conservation		236	12	3.39
Health		6,748	785	10.07
Office of the Premier		235	14	5.35
Provincial Treasury		350	45	10
Roads and Public Works		869	104	8.87
Social Development		1,051	84	6.59
Sport, Arts and Culture		522	48	8.08
Transport, Safety and Liaison		360	28	7.57
Western Cape
Total		73,575	11,004	12.18
Agriculture		861	24	2.67
Community Safety		286	10	2.94
Cultural Affairs and Sport		534	15	1.82
Economic Development and Tourism		187	13	4.6
Education		33,654	8,093	17.69
Environmental Affairs and Development Planning		350	4	1.6
Health		31,377	2,669	7.87
Human Settlements		400	19	3.83
Local Government		354	4	1.58
Provincial Treasury		249	27	6
Social Development		2,049	46	2.67
The Premier		950	21	2.37
Transport and Public Works		2,324	59	3.26

Reply:

(1) (a) The close out report on all contracts undertaken by Agridelight Training and Consulting has not yet been furnished by the company. This was despite several requests from the Department to the Implementing Agent. In a bid to resolve this matter, the Department is in a litigation process with the Agridelight to source this document. The matter is before the Court and in line with the directives on Section 100 Intervention.

The total amount of all transactions between the Department and Agridelight Training and Consulting contract from 01 November 2014 to 31 October 2017 is R604 048 828.18 as per the financial systems report. The figure includes 10% Management Fee for Agridelight.

(2) Bahwaduba and Tlhabologang Abattoir projects have not yet been completed. This is due to the fact that, upon expiry of the Agridelight Project, the Department attempted to appoint the service provider who was appointed by the Agridelight to complete the project. However, the service provider in question was not, and is still not compliant to the CIDB grading requirement (expired CIDB Grading Level to low) for the value of the project that he was being appointed for. Furthermore, the service provider’s tax compliance matters were not and are still not in order as prescribed by the Treasury Regulations.

Reply:

In terms of its mandate and legal provision, SARS established an interim capability to conduct investigations into the illicit economy. The capability executes integrated enforcement investigations and comprises of data analysis, risk identification, criminal and compliance investigation and audits and debt recovery.

(a) Its current staff complement is 60.

(b) The capability is funded through SARS financial allocation.

The mandate and scope of this capability is currently under review in order to better define and sharpen its focus.

As part of the review by the new Commissioner the following is being assessed:

• SARS’ capability and capacity to monitor and assess the activities within the elicit economy as well as assess the true revenue impact/ risk that the illicit economy presents to the state.
• SARS’ capability and capacity to conduct the investigative and audit work
• The most effective organizational arrangement
• Collaboration with the agencies of State.

Reply:

a) During the Basic Education Budget Vote 14 debate for the 2019/2020 financial year, it was indicated that the Department of Basic Education (DBE) has committed to developing a comprehensive plan to ensure a phased-in and systematic relocation of the responsibility and leadership for ECD. It was further indicated that this comprehensive plan will include the provision of two years of compulsory ECD prior to Grade 1; as well as the provision of Early Childhood Development (ECD) for 0-4-year-olds. Finally, the Department committed to the costed plan being finalised by March 2020.

The development of these plans is based on two principles:

1. The plans should ensure that both the access and quality of ECD should improve significantly over the next 10 years; and
2. The plans should be sensitive to the current model of ECD provision and not destabilise nor cause confusion in either the ECD or schooling sector.

b) The detailed plan for institutionalising the abovementioned high-level objectives is still being developed.

c) The DBE is working towards finalising a detailed, costed plan by March 2020, while at the same time beginning preparations for implementation.

d) The cost will be clarified through the detailed, costed plan.

Reply:

(a) Table 1, 2 and 3 below provides figures for the past three years and (b) since 1 January 2019, (i) 3 632 educators have been trained on various ICT programmes and (ii) all trained educators have completed the training, (iii) 3 632 educators benefitted from ICT training and (iv) the DBE can provide data on how many educators and/ or schools have received ICT devices. However, the data on the usage of these devices lies in Provinces.

The data as captured by the Curriculum Branch on the training provided to educators on how to operate ICT devices, sourced from NSLA reports and the Moodle Platform is as follows:

Province	2016	2017	2018/19
	BASIC	INTERMEDIATE	ADVANCE	TOTAL	BASIC	INTERMEDIATE	ADVANCE	TOTAL	BASIC	INTERMEDIATE	ADVANCE	TOTAL	GRAND TOTAL
Eastern Cape	2 999	782	632	4 413	8 826	14 653	2 852	26 331	4 056	2 667	291	7 014	37 758
Free State	408	8 092	632	9 132	8 172	3 593	6 378	18 143	181	185	39	405	27 680
Gauteng	1 171	502	632	2 305	4 028	6 885	1 326	12 239	1 987	1 700	600	4 287	18 831
KwaZulu-Natal	57	1 555	632	2 244	4 186	8 315	1 507	14 008	4 470	351	295	5 116	21 368
Limpopo	700	300	632	1 632	2 632	4 564	8 828	16 024	343	223	20	566	18 222
Mpumalanga	3 416	12 914	632	16 962	5 599	6 778	1 226	13 603	1 236	592	321	913	31 478
North West	2 638	1 307	632	4 577	8 615	14 592	2 787	25 994	296	4 675	266	5 237	35 808
Northern Cape	374	1 187	632	2 193	4 131	7 888	1 458	13 477	301	121	266	688	16 358
Western Cape	38 314	250	632	39 196	7 760	7 206	23 416	38 382	6 973	3 221	3 245	13 439	91 117
TOTAL	50 077	26 889	632	77 598	53 949	74 474	49 778	178 201	19 843	13 735	5 323	37 665	298 620

Table 1

The data as captured by the Teacher Development Branch sourced from the NSLA on the ICT integration into teaching training programmes:

PROVINCE	2017/18	2018/19	2019 (Quarter 1)
Eastern Cape	2 334	4 661	1 750
Free State	995	1 205	43
Gauteng	11 574	216	0
KwaZulu-Natal	359	234	368
Limpopo	950	1 480	200
Mpumalanga	1 928	1 605	0
North West	1 547	806	137
Northern Cape	250	727	0
Western Cape	3 832	1 879	634
Total	23 769	12 813	3 132

Table 2

Training provided on the Professional Development Framework for Digital Learning since 2018.

PROVINCE	Target Group	Date
KwaZulu-Natal	405 (Provincial Core Training Team)	July 2019
Gauteng	200 subject advisors (3 hour workshops)	August to September 2018
North West	91 (Provincial Core Training Team)	July 2018
Western Cape	30 (30 e-learning specialists, Curriculum Support and Teacher Development)	April 2018
Total	371 provincial and district officials

Table 3

Reply:

1. No. The Commission is still in the process of briefing the Minister on the work of the Commission

2. No.

(a) Yes.

(b) The Minister will firstly request details, from the Hon Inkosi Zulu, of those settlements where officials in the Office of the Regional Land Claims Commissioner: KwaZulu-Natal are allegedly not implementing the agreements and are causing conflict. Thereafter, she will investigate the veracity of the allegations and, where necessary, take appropriate action to ensure implementation of the agreed settlements and taking corrective measures against transgressing officials.

(3) No. A contingency plan will only be developed once the details of the allegations have been provided and the allegations investigated.

Reply:

All schools have established School Safety Committees in line with the National School Safety Framework. Each Committee is comprised of internal representatives from the School Governing Body (SGB) School Management Team (SMT), educators and learners. External role players are comprised of representatives from Government Department such as, South Africa Police Services (SAPS), Health, Social Development, Municipalities as well as Non-Governmental Organisations NGO) including Faith-based organisations.

The Department of Basic Education has also entered into partnership with the National Education Collaboration Trust (NECT) to coordinate a wide spectrum of stakeholders through the National School Safety Steering Committee (NSSSC).

 

Reply:

(1) (a) The vehicle was returned on 29 May 2019.

(b) There were no additional costs incurred.

(2) (3) (a)(b)(i)(ii) Investigation was conducted in respect of the matter and disciplinary hearing is currently ongoing and in respect of employees.

Reply:

(a) The total amount budgeted for the Private Office of the Minister for the 2019-20 financial year is R22,748,000.00

(b)(i) The total amount in respect of remuneration is R9,355,000.00

(b) (ii)The salary level, (iii) job title, (iv) qualification and (v) job description of each employee appointed in his private office since 1 May 2019 are as indicted in the table below.

(ii) Salary level	(iii) Job title	(iv) qualification	(v) Job description
14	Chief of Staff	Gr 12 BA BA Honours: Industrial Phycology Master of Art	Purpose: To provide a support service to the Minister, ensuring an efficient and dynamic interface between the Ministry, Department, National Parliament and Provincial Legislatures and promoting a sound understanding of the policies and performance of the Minister and the Department Functions: 1. Render support to the Minister in Cape Town and HQ, Pretoria 2. Manage external and internal liaisons 3. Manage the parliamentary process 4. Manage the Transport Ministry Budget 5. Manage the Transport Ministry Requirments: A recognised NQF level 7 qualification in Public Administration/Management / Transport Economics or Planning, or Law with at least 6-10 years relevant experience of which 5 years must be on SMS level Contract appointment linked to term of Office of the Minister
6	Receptionist/Secretary, Office of the Minister	Gr 12	Purpose: To render a reception and general administrative support service to the Ministry in Pretoria Functions: 1. Render a reception and registry service 2. Render general administrative support 3. Act as relieve to Assistant Private Secretary 4. Act as Manager’s Secretary when s/he is in Cape Town Requirements: An appropriate recognized NQF level 5/6 qualification in Public Administration/Office Management Contract appointment linked to term of Office of the Minister
5	Registry Clerk	Gr 12	Purpose: To render a registry service and general administrative support service to the Transport Ministry Functions: 1. Render a registry service 2. Administer Registers 3. Render general administrative support 4. Study the relevant Public Service and departmental prescripts/policies and other documents and ensure that the application thereof id understood properly Requirements: A minimum recognised NQF level 4 or Grade 12 certificate with at least one year relevant experience Contract appointment linked to term of Office of the Minister
3	Food Services Aid	Gr 11	Purpose: To render an efficient, professional and friendly food service aid to the Ministry Functions: 1. Provide a food service aid to the staff in the Ministry 2. Prepare Board Room for meetings 3. Prepare refreshments on request for guests 4. Assist with Administrative duties Requirements: NQF level 4 qualification Contract appointment linked to term of Office of the Minister
8	Private Secretary to the Minister	Gr 12 BA: Health Sciences an Social Studies-	Purpose: To manage all matters pertaining to the Minister’s executive obligations Functions: 1. Manage the Ministers program 2. Provide support to the Minister with his executive obligations 3. Manage logistical matters for the Minister 3. Manage logistical matters for the Minister 4. Oversee the management of Correspondence with the approval of the Chief of Staff and the Minister. Requirements: A recognised NQF level 7 in Public Service Administration or Political Science/ Communication with 6-10 years’ experience of which 5 years must be on MMS level. Contract appointment linked to term of Office of the Minister
11	Assistant Private Secretary, Office of the Minister	Gr 12 BA : Politics BA: Honours Politics Fundamental of Project Management	Purpose: To manage all matters pertaining to the executive obligations in support of the Private Secretary Functions: 1. Manage the Ministers diary in support of the Private Secretary 2. Assist the Minister with his executive obligations 3. Manage logistical matters 4. Act as alternate in absence of the Administrative Secretary 5. Assist with the overall management of the Transport Ministry Requirements: A recognised NQF level 6/7 qualification in Public Administration/Management or Office Administration/ Management with 5 years relevant experience. Contract appointment linked to term of Office of the Minister
8	Assistant Admin Secretary, Office of the Minister (Driver/Messenger)	Gr 12	Purpose: To assist with the administrative support to the Ministry of Transport with regard to managing external / internal correspondence To render a messenger and driver service to Transport Ministry Functions: 1. Assist with external / internal correspondence 2. Assist with managing the general administration of the Ministry of Transport 3. Manage and maintain the filing system 4. Manage incoming and outgoing mail and documents 5. Render assistance with the execution of functions attached to the registry 6. Render driver functions to Ministry as required 7. Assist the Ministry with the procurement of refreshments 8. Perform relief duties when required Requirements: An appropriate recognised NQF level 6 qualification in Public Administration with 2 years relevant experience. Valid Code 08 drivers licence and driving for at least three yearsContract appointment linked to term of Office of the Minister
13	Media Liaison Officer, Office of the Minister,	Gr 12 BSc: Public Policy and Administration	Purpose: To enhance the public image of the Minister and manage media liaisons Functions: 1. Manage the media 2. Produce speeches, publicity and editorial materials 3. Work in conjunction with Communication Unit Requirements: An appropriate recognised NQF level 7 qualification in Communication or Journalism with postgraduate studies in media relations with 5 years relevant experience on MMS level Contract appointment linked to term of Office of the Minister
13	Director: Cabinet Services (Spokesperson to the Minister)	Gr 12 BA Communication Science BA Human and Social Studies	Purpose: To provide an efficient and dynamic interface between the Ministry, Department, National Parliament and Provincial Legislatures Functions: 1. Manage the parliamentary process 2. Liaise with MPs, Councillors & Parliamentary Standing Committees. 3. Support Parliamentary Study Group(s) 4. Liaise with Stakeholders 5. Manage the Directorate Parliamentary and Stakeholder Management 6. overall Requirements: A Recognised NQF level 7 in Public Service Management/ Political Science with 5 years’ relevant experience on MMS level - Proven track record in strategic management - Knowledge and experience of Parliamentary & legislative processes - Political awareness and familiarity with broad lines of government policy - Contract appointment linked to term of Office of the Minister
11	Administrative Secretary to the Minister	National Certificate N3: Business Studies	Purpose: To promote and enhance communication between all structures in Parliament and the DoT Functions: 1. Coordinate inputs for Parliamentary Questions 2. Manage the Legislative Process in Parliament 3. Support Parliamentary Study Group(s) 4. Liaise with Stakeholders Requirements: An appropriate recognised NQF 6/7 in Public Administration / or equivalent with at least 5 years’ experience Contract appointment linked to term of Office of the Minister
12	Parliamentary Officer, Office of the Minister	Gr 12	Purpose: To provide an efficient and dynamic interface between the Ministry, Department, National Parliament and Prdovincial Legislatures Functions: Manage the parliamentary process 1. Liaise with MPs, Councillors & Parliamentary Standing Committees 2. Support Parliamentary Study Group(s) 3. Liaise with Stakeholders 4. Manage the Directorate Parliamentary and Stakeholder Management overall Requirements: A Recognised NQF level 7 in Public Service Management with 5 years’ relevant experience on MMS level Contract appointment linked to term of Office of the Minister
9	Administrative Secretary (Speech Writing)	Gr 12	Purpose: To research and compile speeches for the Minister Functions: 1. Research information on transport related issues 2. Prepare drafts of papers, speeches, or presentations for the Minister Requirements: An appropriate recognised NQF level 7 qualification as recognised by SAQA in Journalism, Social Science, Political studies, Communication or Languages/linguistics or Publishing. With at least 5 years relevant experience on MMS level Contract appointment linked to term of Office of the Minister
6	Receptionist/Secretary (Cape Town)	Gr 12 National Diploma: HRM National Certificate: Commerce Post Graduate Diploma: Labour Law	Purpose: To render a reception and general administrative support service to the Ministry in Pretoria Functions: 1. Render a reception and registry service 2. Render general administrative support 3. Act as relieve to Assistant Private Secretary 4. Act as Manager’s Secretary when s/he is in Cape Town Requirements: An appropriate recognized NQF level 5/6 qualification in Public Administration/Office Management Contract appointment linked to term of Office of the Minister

 

Reply:

a) Total number of road deaths that took place per 100 000 person in

Number of roads deaths

2016 25.2

(ii) 2017 24.9

(iii) 2018 22.4

b) Total number of fatalities for pedestrians per year

Road user group pedestrians

2016 5 410

2017 5 337

2018 4 970

Reply:

1. South Africa has signed twelve (12) bilateral agreements with the United Arab Emirates and eight (8) with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

The areas of cooperation include economic, justice, tourism, defence, agriculture and energy collaboration.

According to the Department of International Relations and Cooperation’s records, the already signed agreements with the two countries and the dates of signature, is herewith detailed below:

a) United Arab Emirates

Date signed/ adopted	Title of agreement	Entry into Force
17 May 1994	Protocol on the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations	Entry into force: 19940517
18 November 1999	Defence Cooperation Agreement	Entry into force: Not in force
3 February 2001	Agreement for Air Services between and beyond the Respective Territories	Entry into force: 20010827
24 September 2005	Bilateral Agreement on Economic, Trade and Technical Co-operation	Entry into force: Not in force
25 April 2006	Memorandum of Understanding on Police Cooperation	Entry into force: 20060425
14 November 2011	Agreement between the Government of the Republic of South Africa and the Government of the United Arab Emirates on the Establishment of a Joint Commission for Bilateral Cooperation	Entry into force: 20120529
14 November 2011	Defence Cooperation Agreement between the Government of the Republic of South Africa and the Government of the United Arab Emirates	Entry into force: 20121009
14 November 2011	Memorandum of Understanding between the Government of the Republic of South Africa and the Government of the United Arab Emirates on Political Consultations	Entry into force: 20111114
23 November 2015	Agreement between the Government of the Republic of South Africa and the Government of the United Arab Emirates for the Avoidance of Double Taxation and the Prevention of Fiscal Evasion with Respect to Taxes on Income. Plus Protocol	Entry into force: 20161123
25 September 2018	Extradition Treaty between the Government of the Republic of South Africa and the Government of the United Arab Emirates	Entry into force: Ratification process underway.
25 September 2018	Treaty between the Government of the Republic of South Africa and the Government of the United Arab Emirates on Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters	Entry into force: Ratification process underway.
25 September 2018	Memorandum of Understanding between the Government of the Republic of South Africa and the Government of the United Arab Emirates on Cooperation in the Field of Social Development	Entry into force: Not in force

b) Saudi Arabia

29 October 1994	Protocol on the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations	Entry into force: 19941029
20 May 1999	Agreement on Economic, Trade, Investment and Technical Cooperation. Plus Protocol	20020522 (r) Entry into force: 20020522
28 May 2000	Air Service Agreement	Entry into force: Not in force
3 December 2006	Memorandum of Understanding on Co-operation in the Field of Higher Education	Entry into force: Not in force
13 March 2007	Convention for the Avoidance of Double Taxation and Prevention of Tax Evasion with Respect to Taxes on Income and on Capital	Entry into force: 20080501
25 February 2009	Agreement on Scientific and Technological Cooperation	Entry into force: Not in force
16 February 2014	Memorandum of Understanding between the Government of the Republic of South Africa and the Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on Co-operation in the Field of Tourism	Entry into force: 20150415
27 March 2016	Memorandum of Understanding between the Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Government of the Republic of South Africa on Bilateral Political Consultations	Entry into force: 20160327

2. The majority of the agreements are of a technical nature and as such, according to the Article 231 (3) of the Constitution, “binds the Republic without approval by the National Assembly (NA) and the National Council of Provinces (NCOP), but must be tabled in the NA and NCOP within a reasonable time.” In this regard, agreements only enter into force following their tabling in the NA and NCOP.

The responsibility for ensuring the ratification (if required) and tabling of the agreement rests with the relevant line function department and its Minister. Therefore, it would be incumbent of the relevant Minister to answer the question as to the ratification or tabling of such agreement.

The third column of the table above shows when the agreements were ratified.

Reply:

National Treasury did not support any investments in energy resources outside the borders of the Republic.

Reply:

a) The decrease from R6.3billion to R550.5 million, represents the decrease in the allocation from the fiscus to the project. In 2018/19 a special allocation of R5.75 billion was made due to the funding shortfall created by the non-payment of etoll. This amount was originally earmarked for non-toll roads, but was later un-earmarked and allocated to toll, to prevent a default on SANRALs bonds. The R550.5m is a normal fiscal allocation to SANRAL since the new dispensation in 2015.

b) The bonds which matured in the last three financial years (2017, 2018 and 2019) are as follows:

BOND	DATE MATURED	NOMINAL VALUE
NRA 018	30 Nov 2018	R2 386 500 309
PN001	6 February 2019	R510 000 000
PN002	21 February 2019	R550 000 000
PN003	28 March 2019	R164 000 000

c) the bonds which will be maturing in the next three financial years (2020, 2021 and 2022) are as follows:

BOND	DATE MATURING	NOMINAL VALUE
HWF08	15 July 2019	R1 000 000 000
HWF09	19 September 2019	R700 000 000
HWF10U	30 September 2019	R700 000 000
PN004	6 February 2020	R556 000 000
PN005	21 February 2020	R640 000 000
HWAY20	31 July 2020	R6 744 618 477

d) Toll and Non-toll budget for the past three years

See the link: http://pmg-assets.s3-website-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/RNW307TollNonToll.pdf

Reply:

(a) Due to budget cuts, the Department has not been in a position to fill vacant posts. The Department is, however, in the process of prioritising the filling of critical positions, which when filled, will aid in the reduction of interaction volumes in the Contact Centre.

The implementation of the modernisation strategies at both Front and Back Offices will further reduce Contact Centre volumes, thereby improving efficiency.

To ensure that the current resources are utilised efficiently, the Department reviewed the performance standards and introduced performance measures that will guarantee that production time is utilised optimally. Coupled with this, we enhanced the Contact Centre systems to allow visibility into staff daily activities. This assists management to better manage productivity.

To further increase accessibility to the public, the Contact Centre operates on a shift system, with the working hours being 07h30 to 17h30 on week days and 08h00 to 12h00 on Saturdays.

b) A comprehensive assessment was done by SITA in the last financial year and produced a new network architecture and implementation plan which will provide a fully redundant and high availability network throughout the DHA footprint. DHA has also rolled out power generators in modernised offices to provide alternative power supply during outages or load shedding.

c) The Department is addressing the issuing of identity documents on weekends through its various heads of offices that on voluntary basis, arrange with communities to open offices on weekends as well as during holidays. However, this is not sustainable and as it depends on the volunteerism.

The Department engaged organised labour on working hours at the Departmental Bargaining Chamber with a view to ensure service delivery is not affected and that our offices open on weekends. Work performance over weekends however requires payment of overtime as the staff is not prepared to work ‘voluntarily’ after completing their 40-hour work week, i.e. Mondays to Fridays.

In order to normalise the environment and to ensure our offices open on Saturdays or weekends, the Department is to re-open negotiations with organised labour as well as the Department of Public Service Administration (DPSA), to allow work on weekends through the introduction of a shift system or alternatively performance of remunerated overtime. This will assist clients who find themselves not able to visit DHA offices during the week, to access services on weekends. However due to the current financial constraints in the Department, it is currently not feasible to pay for the performance of remunerated overtime over weekends.

The Department will however explore possibilities of using alternative channels for collection of enabling documents over weekends.

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Reply:

(1) The Permit Holders were instructed on 28 June 2019 to remove all octopus fishing gear with immediate effect. The process of removal of the entire octopus fishing gear in the False Bay area was completed on 11 July 2019.

(2) Permit Holders were allowed to retain all their catch.

(3) The Department has all the GPS coordinates where all the octopus gear was deployed. The Department also works with the South African Navy Hydrographic Office (SANHO) to ensure that all the areas where their octopus gear is deployed, are recorded on the Navigational Chats in support of safe navigation. All the 46 lines and 987 pots that were deployed, have been removed and the removal was monitored by the Fisheries Compliance Officers at the Kalk Bay Fishing Harbour.

 

Regards

MS BARBARA CREECY, MP

MINISTER OF ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS, FORESTRY AND FISHERIES

DATE: 02/08/2019

Reply:

1. Currently there are 389 574 uncollected ID documents.

2. Yes, the ID’s are being destroyed by the Department, if the client was issued with a new ID or the client is deceased.

3. Currently ± 15 000 ID documents are distributed per day.

4. Not Satisfactory. The Department has dedicated counters for collection however clients delay to collect their ID documents after receiving the SMS notification.

5. Yes, there are delays in the collections of ID documents. Clients are not collecting their ID documents immediately after they receive the SMS notification that the ID document is ready for collection.

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Reply:

The International trips which the Minister and the Deputy Minister are planning to undertake in the 2019-2022 medium term expenditure framework are still being consolidated.

Reply:

The President has taken note of the request and taken the following view regarding the request:

(i) That there is an unprecedented proliferation which has resulted in too many Commissions of Inquiry been established. Besides, the Ngoepe Commission of Inquiry that investigated and reported on the Ellis Park soccer tragedy in 2001 has already constituted rules that relate to incidences in sport at stadiums and elsewhere which should rather be utilized and built on instead of opting to build afresh;

(ii) That we must reflect on all tools in available toolboxes and exhaust all remedies, actions, etc. that stem from the findings and recommendations of the Ngoepe Commission of Inquiry;

(iii) That Commissions of Inquiry have limitations and as such should not be regarded as the first or last resort as there are other avenues to pursue preferably; and

(iv) That even though one can pursue the establishment of a Commission of Inquiry, it would be far quicker and practical, amongst others, to execute applicable and available processes to ensure proper law enforcement and criminal investigations for effective outcomes in the above regard.

At the said meeting of the said former Ministers, the following resolutions were subsequently taken:

That a meeting of Ministers of Justice and Correctional Service, Sport and Recreation and the Police and the National Director of Public Prosecutions (Acting) be convened to discuss the following, amongst others:

(a) The state of and progress made in relation to both the FNB Stadium tragedy and the Moses Mabhida incident relating to failure to comply with the Safety at Sports and Recreational Events Act or any other law including common law by any law enforcement entity or functionary;

(b) The state of, progress and outcome of an Inquest relating to the death of two soccer fans during the FNB Stadium tragedy;

(c) All litigation finalized or pending initiated in any court by any of the functionary involved in the FNB Stadium tragedy and the outcome of the said litigation and its impact;

(d) Any intervention that is necessary and required to address:

(i) Failure or inability by any law enforcement entity or agent to comply with the SASREA or any other law, including common law;

(ii) Complicity or perception thereof in relation to the investigation by the SAPS; and

(iii) Possible and potential gaps in the SASREA and possible amendments to the Act to address same; and

(iv) Alternative means to addressing challenges and gaps in organizing and planning major soccer derbies and other major sporting events to avoid recurrence, including communication and awareness raising prior and before such major events.

It will hence not be necessary to –

• establish a Commission of Inquiry any more since we have, on the advice of the Department of Justice, decided to execute alternative applicable and available processes as motivated above so as to ensure proper law enforcement and criminal investigations for effective outcomes in the above regard; and
• cater for any budget for such a Commission of Inquiry any more.

We will liaise with the Department of Justice afresh since they have undertaken to lead the way by coordinating and chairing the meetings referred to above.

Reply:

(a) The date for the re-opening of the CTRRO is dependent on the finalisation of the lease agreement with the prospective landlord and the related project plan for refurbishment.

(b)(i) Department of Public Works (DPW) and Department of Home Affairs (DHA) have signed the lease contract, awaiting same concurrence with the prospective landlord.

(b)(ii) DPW procurement requirements in acquiring office accommodation have caused DHA to miss the court deadline.

(b)(iii) The concurrence of the prospective landlord on the agreement and the development of the project plan for new office accommodation.

(b)(iv) Applicants who are dependants of existing clients are allowed to apply Cape Town, whilst rest of new applicants are encouraged to apply as they enter the Republic in Refugee Offices closer to northern ports of entries as majority of applicants enter through those ports.

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Reply:

a) The Department adopted a multi-channel strategy in order to meet the service delivery needs of the citizens. This includes physical offices, mobile units and online services. The Department also has partnerships with the Department of Health for registration of birth in the hospitals. In the Eastern Cape rural areas, the Department has a total of 43 offices of which 15 are modernised to issue Smart ID cards and new passports. Over and above the 43 offices, the Department has service points in 37 health facilities for registration of birth and death located in the rural areas of the Eastern Cape. The mobile units serve as a complementary channel not as the main channel.

b) The mobile units are not operating nationwide, not just in the rural areas of the Eastern Cape. The reason for halting of the mobile units programmes is that, with the old mobile fleet being over seven (7) years on the roads, and about 54 of the units being economically irreparable, the Department is in the process of refurbishing the existing 61 trucks, and has procured additional 38 trucks to add to the total fleet. The Mobile solution was designed and tested during 2018/19 financial year and declared successful after testing and the units are used for outreach programmes while awaiting the contract for uninterruptable network solution to be finalised. The mobile units will be deployed in the hard to reach areas across the country; including the Eastern Cape once the modernisation process is concluded.

c) As indicated above, mobile units are in the process of being modernised and refurbished, and will be deployed once they are ready. However, the population of Eastern Cape has 59 physical offices located in various parts of the province to service the needs of population.

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