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09 April 2019 - NW165

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Alberts, Mr ADW to ask the Minister of Basic Education

(1)Whether, with reference to the tragedy at Driehoek High School on 1 February 2019, she can provide the date of all inspections her department or any other relevant department have conducted since 1 January 2000 regarding the relevant school's infrastructure; if so, what were the findings of the last inspection; (2) Whether the inspections have taken place within the inspection intervals as prescribed by her department or any other relevant department; if not, what are the complete relevant reasons why the prescribed inspection time and interval standards have not been met; (3) What are the full relevant details of (a) the standards regarding infrastructure inspections and (b) how does the relevant inspection(s) fail to comply; (4) whether she will ensure that the provincial department honours its undertaking to bear the medical costs of injured pupils; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details?

Reply:

 

1. The National Education Infrastructure Management System (NEIMS) database indicates the assessment history of the schools as follows:

  • An assessment was conducted on 08 April 2006, 20 September 2006 and 08 April 2014;
  • The last assessment was conducted in July 2018, as part of the capacity audits determination for feeder zones.
  • It must be noted that visual assessments were also conducted by the school and during the school readiness visits that occur on a quarterly basis.

2. Yes, the inspections have taken place in line with the education sector prescripts.

3. There are various prescripts for inspections in the education sector. These inspections vary and they include but are not limited to the following:

  • School-Readiness Quarterly Assessments;
  • Emergency Maintenance queries and complaints (inspections are done by works inspectors to ascertain the level of damage and the cost implication thereof);
  • Assessments done by professional service providers, once schools have been identified to undergo major capital rehabilitation to define the scope and extent of the works;
  • As part of the school capacity audits, assessments were done to look at the high level of infrastructure;
  • Research Assessments done by education stakeholders (e.g.) Equal Education and Section 27;
  • Visual inspections are done by principals of schools;
  • Provincial Legislature oversight committees conducting monitoring assessments; and
  • Condition assessments done by Department of Basic Education and the custodian Department (GDID) to update the NEIMS database.

4. All claims against the Department will be processed in accordance with Section 60 of the South African Schools Act, 84 of 1996, in line with the liability.

09 April 2019 - NW287

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Mulaudzi, Adv TE to ask the Minister of Small Business Development

What number of (a) tender briefings were held in 2018 by (i) her department and (ii) each of the entities reporting to her and (b) the specified briefings were compulsory?

Reply:

(a)(i)&(b)The Department of Small Business Development (DSBD)

(a)(i) The DSBD did not advertise any tenders for the 2018/2019 and therefore no briefing sessions were held

(b) The Department did not have any briefing session and it must be noted that briefing session can no longer be made compulsory but rather suppliers would be encouraged to attend the briefing session.

(a)(ii)&(b) The Small Enterprise Development Agency (Seda)

No

Tender Number

Description

Compulsory / Non-compulsory

1.

RFP/T 01-2018/19

Invitation to tender for provision of Security Services at Seda National Office for eighteen (18) months period.

Compulsory

2.

RFP/T 06-2018/19

Invitation to tender for Rental Office Space for Seda’s JTG Northern Cape Branch Office in Kuruman for a period of three (3) and five (5) years

Compulsory

3.

RFP/T 08-2018/19

Appointment of a Service Provider to provide an Internal Audit Services on a co-sourced basis for a period of three (3) years

Compulsory

(a)(ii)&(b) The Small Enterprise Finance Agency (sefa)

No

Tender Number

Description

Compulsory / Non-compulsory

1.

Sefa: 19/DSBD/2018

Appointment of Service Provider to conduct the 2018 Annual Review on SMME and Co-operatives in South Africa (DSBD)

Non-compulsory

2.

Sefa: 11/FIN/2017

Appointment of Service Provider for Construction Work to reinstate the 1st floor shops and roof refurbishing at the Victoria Street Market located at 151/155 Bertha Mkhize Road, Durban, KZN

Compulsory

3.

Sefa: 17/FIN/2017

Appointment of a Service Provider for Public Sector Invoice Discounting

Compulsory

09 April 2019 - NW231

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Ngwezi, Mr X to ask the Minister of Basic Education

Whether, with reference to the President’s announcement in his state of the nation address of major technological overhaul for the South African education system which included rolling out tablets to all schools, her department is ready for this move in terms of the (a) budget, (b) teacher training and (c) provision of security at schools?

Reply:

a) Readiness in terms of budget

The plan will be operationalised starting 2019 with a preparatory phase, followed by three roll out phases focusing on the provision of gadgets with pre-loaded content including, but not limited to, the Department of Basic Education (DBE) Workbooks. The three phases target firstly learners in multi-grade and rural farm schools secondly learners in quintile 1 to 3 schools, and lastly learners in quintile 4 and 5 schools. The source of funds for the rolling out of tablets to all schools will utilise money previously allocated to the following:

  1. Printing of Workbooks and textbooks since workbooks and textbooks are being digitised and will be pre-loaded into gadgets. Currently the workbooks are printed for a single use. Through converting the books to a downloadable, interactive electronic format, the longevity of the books would be increased as they could be used multiple times. In addition, loading workbooks onto electronic gadgets would have the added benefit of decreasing the dating and marking workload for teachers (as this could be done electronically) and minor edits could be made to the electronic versions without having to reprint and distribute, which would be much more cost effective than re-printing and distributing the books annually.
  2. Grant money (e.g Operation Phakisa, Maths Science and Technology (MST) School Funding and other grants) will also be used for this purpose.
  3. Money will also be drawn from the Provincial Education Equitable share funding to fund the plan.
  4. The Private Sector will also be approached to beef up any short fall.

b) Readiness in terms of teacher training.

The DBE is on a trajectory towards the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) and recognises that it is crucial to onboard key stakeholders like teacher unions, and to provide effective change management, training and support, not only to teachers but also for subject advisors and curriculum developers. Since 2005 province wide programmes on Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) integration training for both teachers and subject advisors have been running. Training is classified into three levels: Basic Skills, Intermediate Skills and Advanced Skills. In some provinces such as Gauteng where there has been a rollout of SMART boards in the classroom, subject advisors and coordinators were trained on the use of interactive boards and tablets. In October 2016 the Directorate Curriculum Innovation and e-Learning had already developed three online platforms to train teachers on the use of technology to deliver the Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statement (CAPS) curriculum. The three platforms are:

1. The DBE MOODLE PLATFORM available at : https://dbemoodle.dedicated.co.za, the platform is a Learning Management System (LMS) (paperless) to deliver lessons with daily content and self marking learner classroom activities that are CAPS compliant. Hence saving time and hard work for teachers. The platform is for classroom utalisation with a teachers laptop and learner gadget to run an LMS.

2. DBE Cloud available at: http://www.dbecloud.org.za/lms/dbe/, the platform aggregate content and make it available online for parents, learners, teachers, subject advisors, subject coordinators and subject specialists.

3. Thutong Portal available at: http://www.thutong.doe.gov.za/, the platform is an online learning space managed by subject specialists at the DBE.

Training of teachers, subject advisers, subject coordinators and subject specialists at the DBE is ongoing, utilising the three platforms to integrate ICTs into teaching and learning. These trainings are coordinated and guided by the Professional Development Framework for Digital Learning which was approved by Council of Education ministers (CEM) in September 2017.

c) Readiness in terms of provision of security at school.

There is readiness in terms of security at school, conceptualised based on the categories as indicated below:

Computer Labs

Schools have to comply to very stringent security measures before a computer lab can be installed in that school. This will include among others the visibility of the lab to the surrounding community so that the community can report on matters that may put the security of the lab at risk. This go hand in hand with allowing communities to co-own these labs with schools so that communities can also benefit in using these labs. The specifications also include that the labs must be in the first floor to avoid roof entry, they must have safe iron doors and there should be only small horizontal windows with strong burglar bars to prevent entry. Other security measures include a dedicated alarm system, strict management protocols by schools regarding access to the lab and keys control.

Classroom tablets / cellphones

Suppliers of Classroom tablets/cellphones are required to adhere to strict supply specifications in terms of security of these gadgets. These include that these gadgets must be a trolley that is secured and can be locked while in the classroom. The trolley should have wheels to ensure that after use the gadgets can be transported from the classroom for safe keeping in the school safe made of brick and with an iron door. There should be a strict protocol approved by district and provinces from the school regarding the issuing and collection of these gadgets after lessons.

Take home gadgets

In other provinces such as Gauteng learners and teachers are allowed to take these gadgets home to keep them secured. In the next gadget delivery to teachers and learners, the DBE plans to design gadgets that are community unfriendly and only friendly for educational use only, without compromising the quality of the gadget.

05 April 2019 - NW616

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Madisha, Mr WM to ask the Minister of Police

What (a) is the average processing time for the consideration and approval of firearm competency certificates, (b) is the current backlog for the processing of such applications and (c) are the reasons for this backlog?

Reply:

a) The average processing time for the consideration and approval of firearm competency certificates is 90 working days.

b) On 11 March 2019, a total of 6 190 competency applications had exceeded the target of 90 working days.

c) The reasons for the backlog, range from outstanding illicit reports from the Criminal Record Centre and system challenges, such as the slowness of the system.

 

 

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05 April 2019 - NW710

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Motau, Mr SC to ask the Minister of Police

What is the (a) make, (b) model, (c) price and (d) date on which each Vehicle was purchased for use by (i) him and/or the former minister and (ii) his deputy and/or former deputy minister (aa) in the (aaa) 2016-17 and (bbb) 2017-18 financial years and (bb) since 1 April 2018?

Reply:

A total of four vehicles were procured for the office of the Ministry of Police during the 2017/2018 financial year:

(a)(b)(c) and (d) The details are as follows:

Number of vehicles

a) Make

b) Model

c) Total price

d) Date

4

BMW

30d

R3 528 025,00

2018-03-20

(i) and (ii) The four vehicles, as reflected in the table above, were purchased for the current Minister of Police and the current Deputy Minister of Police.

(aa)(aaa) In 2016/2017, no vehicles were purchased for the Minister or the Deputy Minister of Police.

(aa)(bbb) In 2017/2018, four vehicles were purchased, as reflected in the table above.

(bb) Since 1 April 2018, no vehicles were purchased for the Minister or the Deputy Minister of Police.

 

 

 

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Reply to question 710 approved/ pp o ed

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05 April 2019 - NW584

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Kohler-Barnard, Ms D to ask the Minister of Police

What is the status of the investigation intD CAS 415/8/2018 opened at the Lyttleton Police Station?

Reply:

The abovementioned case is belng investigated by the Pretoria Serious Commercial Crime Unit. Certain warning statements and witness statements are being sought by the investigating officer.

 

 

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05 April 2019 - NW570

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Dreyer, Ms AM to ask the Minister of Police

(a) What is the status of CAS 149/7/2014 reported at the Edenvale Police Station and (b) who is the investigating officer; (2) what are the reasons that the victim has had to wait over three years without the case being finalised?

Reply:

(1)(a) On 6 March 2019, the case was taken to the Senior Public Prosecutor (SPP) for a decision.

(1)(b) In the interest of the case being investigated without fear or favour, the particulars of the investigating officer cannot be divulged.

(2) On 15 July 2014, the suspect was arrested and the case was taken to court for the first appearance. On 28 August 2014, the court requested that the complainant and the accused was to appear for mediation, as it was a common assault case. The complainant refused, stating that he wanted to be compensated.

On 7 November 2014, the matter was withdrawn by the SPP. The case was closed and filed. The complainant was informed and was dissatisfied with the SPP's decision.

On 22 July 2015, the docket was reopened on request of the complainant. On 21 October 2015, the complainant met with the Station Commander and the Detective Branch Commander, after which the case was closed.

On 2 December 2015, the case was reopened. On 3 February 2016, the complainant met with the SPP, where the complainant informed the SPP that

there was a witness to the assault, thereby resulting in a witness statement being taken. The case docket was taken to the SPP for a decision. The case was withdrawn again and filed at the police station.

On 26 July 2018, the case was reopened and sent to the Independent Police Investigative Directorate {lPlD), as the complainant was still dissatisfied. The docket was then sent to the Director of Public Prosecution (DPP) and a decision was made to issue a summons against the accused. On 28 November 2018, the case was before the court and remanded to 13 December 2018. On 13 December 2018, the case was again remanded to 21

January 2019.

On 30 January 2019, the accused passed away. The death certificate was obtained and the docket is currently with the SPP, at the Germiston Magistrate’s Court, for a decision.

 

 

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Reply to question 570 appro\lead

MINISTE F POLICE BH CELE, M

05 April 2019 - NW196

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Carter, Ms D to ask the Minister of Police

(a) What number of senior management level employees, including heads of departments, in (i) his department and (ii) each entity reporting to him have criminal records and (b) in each case, (i) what is the (aa) full name and (bb) position of the specified employee and (ii) what are the relevant details of the crimes for which each employee was convicted?

Reply:

The South African below.

(a)(i) To date, a total of 32 members of the Senior Management Service (SMS) in the SAPS, have criminal records against their names. The Head of the SAPS does not have a criminal conviction against his name.

(a)(ii) The SAPS is not in a position to provide this information.

(b)(i)(aa) and (bb) The SAPS is not in a position to provide the information, since it contains personal information, relating to the members concerned and the disclosure will constitute an unreasonable violation of the priVacy of the members concerned.

(b)(ii) The convictions relate to the following matters:

Three members have offences related to the contravention of the “Arms and Ammunition Act and the Firearms Control Act".

A total of 19 members have offences related to the contravention of road traffic legislation.

One member has an offence related to the contravention of liquor legislation, over and above the traffic offence.

Three members have offences related to the contravention of internal security legislation.

Seven members have common law related offences, namely; fraud, public Violence, contempt of court, malicious damage to property and assault respectively.

 

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05 April 2019 - NW705

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Hoosen, Mr MH to ask the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation

What is the (a) make, (b) model, (c) price and (d) date on which each vehicle was purchased for use by (i) her and/or the former minister and (ii) her deputy ministers and/or former deputy ministers (aa) in the (aaa) 2016-17 and (bbb) 2017-18 financial years and (bb) since 1 April 2018?

Reply:

In response to the question asked by the Honourable Member, my Department provided the following information:

2016/17:

A Mercedes Benz, C250 Avant-garde was purchased for the current Deputy Minister and its cost price was R506 060.58.

2017-2018:

A Mercedes Benz, E250 Avant-garde was purchased for the former Deputy Minister and its cost price was R771 570.99.

2018/19:

A Mercedes Benz, GLE 350 d – 2018 was purchased for the newly appointed Deputy Minister and its cost price was R 1 157 015.19.

During the past three financial years, no car was purchased for former Minister or the current Minister.

05 April 2019 - NW757

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Tshwaku, Mr M to ask the Minister of Police

What is the total number of children who were killed at school in 2018?

Reply:

NW880E

Province

Number of children who were killed at schools in 2018

Eastern Cape

Free Sate

  0

  0

 

Gauteng

  0

 

KwaZulu-Natal

  9

Limpopo

  3

Mpumalanga

  3

North West

   4

Northern Cape

   1 

Western Cape

   2

Total

   22

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05 April 2019 - NW653

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Mhlongo, Mr P to ask the Minister of Police

What number of firearms is held by each security company registered with the Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority at a (a) provincial level and (b) national level?

Reply:

a) A total of 2 677 security companies are registered with the Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority (PSIRA), with 102 943 firearms registered on the Central Firearm Register (CFR) database.

Province

Number of Security Companies

Number of Firearms

Eastern Cape

 

168

2 823

Free State

50

517

Gauteng

KwaZulu-Natal

909

499

64 305

17 676

Limpopo

649

11 172

Mpumalanga

126

2 193

North West

93

1 607

Northern Cape

20

135

Western Cape

163

2 515

Total

2 677

102 943

(b) There are no security companies registered at a national level.

 

 

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05 April 2019 - NW197

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Carter, Ms D to ask the Minister of Police

(a) What number of SA Police Service members in each province have criminal records as at the latest specified date for which information is available and (b) what is the breakdown of the type of crimes that the members were found guilty of in each case?

Reply:

To date, a total of 4 174 members of the South African Police Service (SAPS) haVe criminal records against their names, per national division and province, as indicated in the table below.

The SAPS is not in a position to provide the information, since it contains personal information, relating to the members concerned and the disclosure will constitute an unreasonable violation of the privacy of the members concerned.

(a) and (b)

The Directorate of Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI): A total of 17 members have offences against their names.

Offence

Percentage

Contravention of the Road Traffic Legislation

51.52%

Assault

15.15%

Fraud

12.12%

Malicious Damage to Property

6.06%

Contravention of the Arms and Ammunition Act

6.06%

Contravention of the South African Police Service (SAPS) Act

3.03%

Attempted murder

3.03%

Contravention of the Criminal Procedure Act

3.03%

Total

100.00°/«

Management Intervention: Two members have offences against their names.

Offence

Percentage

Contravention of The Firearms Control Act

50.00%

Contravention of The Arms And Ammunition Act

50.00%

Total

100.00%

Find here: Division: Operational Response Services: A total of 66 members have offences against their names.

Division: Operational Response Services: A tota1 of 66 members have offences against their names.

Offence

Percentage

Contravention of the Road Traffic Act

63.95%

Assault

12.79%

Theft

6.98%

Contravention of the Firearms Control Act

2.33%

Contravention of the Arms And Ammunition Act

2.33%

Defeating the Course of Justice

2.33%

Culpable Homicide

1.16%

Contravention of the Criminal Procedure Act

1.16%

Contravention of the Local Authorities Act

1.16%

Contravention of the Domestic Violence Act

1.16%

Theft (Other)

1.16%

Contravention of the Explosives Act

1.16°/

Contravention of the Act on Films And Publicatlons

1.16%

Contravention of the Diamonds Act

1.16%

Total

100.00°/«

Division: Visible Policing: A total of 69 members have offences against their names.

Offence

Percentage

Contraventlon of the Road Traffic Act

53.26%

Assault

16.30%

Contravention of the Arms and Ammunition Act

6.52%

Theft

4.35%

Crimen lnjuria

2.17%

Fraud

2.17%

Contravention of the Magistrates Courts Act

1.09%

Contravention of the Corruption Act

1.09%

Murder

1.09%

Defeating the Course of Justice

1.09%

Contraventlon of the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences And Related Matters) Amendment Act

1.09%

Contraventlon of the Flrearms Control Act

1.09%

Malicious Damage to Property

1.09%

Contravention of the Act on Justices of the Peace and Commissioners of Oaths

1.09%

OWence unknown

1.09%

Contravention of the Intimidation Act

1.09%

Contravention of the Social Assistance Act

1.09%

Kidnapping

1.09%

Culpable Homicide

1.09%

Division: Crime Intelligence: A total of 34 members have offences against their names.

Offence

Percentage

Contravention of the Road Traffic Act

64.29%

Assault

11.90%

Contravention of the Arms and Ammunition Act

9.52%

Malicious Damage to Property

4.76%

Extortion (Under the Common Law or Statutory Law)

2.38%

Theft

2,38%

Contravention of the Act on Drugs and Drug Trafficking Act

2.38’/»

Culpable Homicide

2.38%

Total

100.00°/•

Division: Detective Service: A total of five members have offences against their names.

Offence

Percentage

Contravention of the Road Traffic Act

83.33%

Assault

16.67%

Total

100.00%

Division: Personnel Management: A total of five members have offences against their names.

Offence

Percentage

Contraventlon of the Road Traffic Act

83.33%

Culpable Homicide

16.67%

Total

100.00%

Division: Human Resource Utilisation: One member has an offence against his/her name,

Offence

Percentage

Contravention of the Road Traffic Act

100.00%

Total

100.00%

Division: Human Resource Development: A total of 36 members have offences against their names.

Offence

Percentage

Contravention of the Road Traffic Act

54.55°%

Assault

15.91%

Contravention of the Arms and Ammunition Act

15.91%

Contravention of the Social Assistance Act

4.55%

Offence

Percentage

Contravention of the Sexual Offences Act

2.27%

Theft

2.27%

Contravention of the Explosives Act

2.27%

Nature Conservation

2.27%

Total

100.00°/>

Division: Finance and Administration: One member has an offence against his/her name.

Offence

Percentage

Contravention of the Arms And Ammunition Act

100.00%

Total

100.00°/

Division: Supply Chain Management: A total of 20 members have offences against their names.

Offence

Percentage

Contravention of the Road Traffic Act

66.67%

Crimen lnjuria

4.17%

Contravention of the Sexual Offences Act

4.17%

Culpable Homicide

4.17%

Malicious Damage to Property

4.17%

Defeating the Course of Justice

4.17%

Contravention of the Social Assistance Act

4.17%

Fraud

4.17%

Contravention of the Liquor Act

4.17%

Total

100.00%

Division: Protection and Security Services: A total of 78 members have offences against their names.

Offence

Percentage

Contravention of the Road Traffic Act

45.69%

Assault

14.66%

Contravention of the Arms and Ammunition Act

12.07%

Theft

6.03%

High Treason

4.31%

Contravention of the Firearms Control Act

2.59%

Contravention of the Social Assistance Act

1.72%

Contravention of the Internal Security Act

1.72%

Contempt of Gourt

1.72%

Robbery

0,86%

Contravention of the Riotous Assemblies Act

0.86%

Contravention of the Trespass Act

0.86%

 

Offence

Percentage

Contravention of the Demonstrations in or Near Court Buildings Prohibition Act

0.86%

Attempted Murder

0.86%

Murder

0.86%

Culpable Homicide

0.86%

Publlc Violence

0.86%

Rape

0.86%

Malicious Damage to Property

0.86%

Contravention of the Intimidation Act

0.86%

Total

100.00°/

Division: Forensic Services: A total of 14 members have offences against their names.

Offence

Percentage

Contravention of the Road Traffic Act

50.00%

Fraud

16.67%

Culpable Homicide

16.67%

Assault

5.56%

Contravention of the Act on Justices of the Peace and Commissioners of

Oaths

5.56%

Malicious Damage to Property

5.56%

Total

100.00°/«

Western Cape Province: A total of 360 members have offences against their names.

Offence

Percentage

Contraventlon of the Road Traffic Act

54.53%

Assault

17.94%

Contravention of the Arms and Ammunition Act

7.49%

Crimen lnjuria

2.26%

Contravention of the Domestic Violence Act

1.74°/

Malicious Oamage to Property

1.57%

Theft

1.39%

Defeating the Course of Justice

1.39%

Contravention of the Firearms Control Act

1.22%

Culpable Homlcide

1.22%

Contravention of the Sexual Offences Act

0.87%

Fraud

0.87%

Housebreaking

0.70%

Contravention of the Internal Security Act

0.52%

Contravention of the Social Assistance Act

0.52%

Indecent Assault

0.35%

Perjury

0.35%

Contravention of the Act on Justices of the Peace and Commissioners of Oaths

0.35%

 

Offence

Percentage

Contravention of the General Law Amendment Act

0.35%

Rape

0.35%

Contravention of The Criminal Procedure Act

0.35%

Abuse of Dependence-produclng Substances and Rehabilitation centre

0.35%

Kidnapping

0.35%

Theft (Other)

0.35%

Contravention of the Act on Drugs and Drug Trafficking Act

0.35%

Contravention of the Local Authorities Act

0.35%

Contravention of the Abortion and Sterilisation Act

0.17%

Contravention of the Corruption Act

0.17%

Contravention of the Trespass Act

0.17%

Contravention of the South African Police Service Act

0.17%

Contravention of the Liquor Act

0.17%

Contravention of the Intimidation Act

0.17%

Contravention of the Business Act

0.17%

Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Makers) Amendment Act

0.17%

Contravention of the Usury Act

0.17%

Robbery

0.17%

Breach of Peace

0.17%

Total

100.00%

Eastern Cape Province: A total of 614 members have offences against their names.

OWence

Percentage

Contravention of the Road Traffic Act

54.20%

Assault

16.99°/

Contravention of the Arms and Ammunition Act

9.05%

Fraud

2.95%

Theft

2,59%

Contravention of the Firearms Control Act

1.57%

Culpable Homicide

1.57%

Defeating the Course of Justice

1.29%

Contravention of the Domestic Violence Act

1.20%

Malicious Damage to Property

1.20°/

Crimen lnjuria

1.11%

Contravention of the South Afncan Police Service (SAPS) Act

0.83%

Contravention of the Criminal Procedure Act

0.46%

Contravention of the Act on Drugs and Drug Trafficking Act

0.37%

Attempted Murder

0.28%

Perjury

0.28%

Abuse of Dependence-producing Substances and Rehabilitation centre

0.28%

Contravention of the Griminal Law (Sexual OWences And Related Matters) Amendment Act

0.28%

Housebreaking

0,28%

Public Violence

0.18%

7

Offence

Percentage

Contravention of the Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities Act

0,18%

Murder

0,18%

Contravention of the Defence Act

0.18%

Contravention of the Prevention Of Corruption Act

0.18%

Contravention of the Liquor Act

0.18%

Contravention of the Local Authorities Act

0.18%

Nature Conservation

0.18%

Bribery

0.09%

Robbery

0.09%

Contravention of the Marine Livinq Resources Act

0.09%

Theft (Other)

0.09%

Contravention of the Sexual Offences Act

0.09%

Contravention of the Social Assistance Act

Ooe%

Contravention of the Public Safety Act

0.09%

Contravention of the General Law Amendment Act

0.09%

Bigamy

0.09%

Extortion (Under the Common Law or Statutory Law)

0.09%

Contravention of the Sea Fishery Act

0.09%

Contravention of the Act on Justices of the Peace and Commissioners of Oaths

0.09%

Contravention of the Medicine Act

0.09%

Contraventlon of the Usury Act

0.09%

Offence Unknown

0.09%

Theft of Livestock and Related Matters

0.09%

Indecent Assault

0.09%

Abduction

0.09%

Kidnapip

0.09%

Total

100.00°/

Northern Cape Province: A total of 156 members have offences against their names.

Offence

Percentage

Contravention of the Road Traffic Act

61.54%

Assault

16.92%

Contravention of the Arms And Ammunition Act

7.69°/»

Contravention of the Social Assistance Act

2,69%

Fraud

2.69%

Defeating the Course of Justice

1.54%

Culpable Homicide

1.15%

Contravention of the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act

0.77%

Crimen lnjuria

0.77%

Attempted Murder

0.38%

Malicious Damage to Property

0.38%

Contravention of the Magistrates Courts Act

0.38%

 

OWence

Percentage

Contravention of the Sexual Offences Act

0.38°/

OWence Unknown

0.38%

Contravention of the Domestic Violence Act

0.38%

Theft

0.38%

Contravention of the Indecent or Obscene Photographic Matters Act

0.38%

_Contravention of the Criminal Procedure Act

0.38%

Contravention of the General Law Amendment Act

0.38%

Contravention of the Firearms Control Act

0.38%

Total

100.00°/«

Free State Province: A total of 417 members have offences against their names.

Offence

Percentage

Contravention of the Road Traffic Act

46.31%

Assault

22.43%

Contravention of the Arms and Ammunition Act

10.27%

Theft

2.46%

Fraud

2.17%

Contravention of the Domestic Violence Act

2.03%

Defeating the Course of Justice

2.03%

Malicious Damaqe to Property

1.59%

Contravention of the Firearms Control Act

1.30%

Culpable Homicide

1.30%

Crimen lnjuria

0.87%

Contravention of the Criminal Procedure Act

0.72%

Contravention of the Local Authorities Act

0.58%

Attempted Murder

0.58%

Contravention of the Liquor Act

0.43%

Contravention of the Intimidation Act

0.43%

Contravention of the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act

0.43%

Contravention of the General Law Amendment Act

0.43%

Theft fOther/

0.29%

Contravention of the Prevention of Corruption Act

0.29%

Contravention of the South African Police Service Act

0.29%

Contravention of the Explosives Act

0.29%

Contravention of the Social Asslstance Act

0.29%

Offence Unknown

0.29%

Public Violence

0.14%

Contravention of the Prevention of Counterfeiting Act

0.14%

Contravention of the Gambling Act

0.14%

Contravention of the Criminal Law Amendment Act

0.14%

Contravention of the Prisons Act

0.14%

Contravention of the Customs And Excise Act

0.14%

Rape

0.14°/

 

Offence

Percentage

Constitution of the Republic of South Africa

0.14%

Contravention of the National Land Transport Transition Act

0.14%

Murder

0.14%

Contravention of the Act on Justices of the Peace and Commissioners of

Oaths

0.14%

Perjury

0.14%

Housebreaking

0.14%

Total

100.00°/»

KwaZulu-Natal Province: A total of 533 members have offences against their names.

Offence

Percentage

Contravention of the Road Traffic Act

52.71%

Assault

12.02%

Contravention of the Arms and Ammunition Act

6.85%

Fraud

3.36%

Theft

3.10%

Culpable Homicide

2.07%

Defeating the Course of Justice

1.68%

Contravention of the Firearms Control Act

1.68%

Crimen lnjuria

1.55%

Mallclous Damage to Property

1.29%

Social Assistance Act

1.29%

Contravention of the National Land Transport Act

1.03%

Contravention of the South African Police Service (SAPS) Act

1.03%

Attemtied Murder

0.78%

Contravention of the Domestic Violence Act

0.65%

Extortion (Under the Common Law or Statutory Law)

0.65%

Contravention of the Prevention of Corruption Act

0.65%

Contravention of the Liquor Act

0.65%

Rape

0.39%

Contravention of the Crimlnal Procedure Act

0.39%

Contravention of the National Land Transport Transition Act

0.39%

Murder

0.39%

Contravention of the Aliens Act

0.39%

Breach Of Peace

0.26%

Contraventlon of the Act on Drugs and Drug Trafficking Act

0.26%

Cont a entio of the I te nal Sec rit A t

Contravention of the Customs and Excise Act

0.26%

 

0.26%

Robbery

0.26%

Contravention of the Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities Act

0.26%

Contravention of the Trespass Act

0.26%

Theft(Other)

0.26%

Theft of Livestock and Related Matters

0.26%

Contravention of the Intimidation Act

0.26%

10

OWence

Percentage

Contravention of the Mining Rights Act

0.13%

KZN/Nature Conservation Ordinance

0.13%

Public Indecency

0.13%

Child Theft

0.13%

Bribery

0.13%

Contravention of the Nature Conservation Act

0.13%

High Treason

0.13%

Perjury

0.13%

KZN/Nature Conservation Ordinance

0.13%

Contravention of the Drugs and Drug Trafficking Act

0.13%

Contravention of the Animals Protection Act

0.13%

Contravention of the Precious Stones Act

0.13%

Contravention of the South African Reserve Bank Act

0.13%

Contravention of the Currency Act

0.13%

Contravention of the General Law Amendment Act

0.13%

Contravention of the Kwazulu-Natal Liquor Licensing Act

0.13%

Contravention of the Prisons Act

0.13%

Abuse of Dependence-producing Substances and Rehabilitation centre

0.13%

Kidnapping

0.13%

Total

100.00°/

North West Province: A total of 260 members have offences against their names.

Offence

Percentage

Contravention of the Road Traffic Act

56.21%

Assault

18.08%

Contravention of the Arms and Ammunition Act

4.52%

Theft

3.11%

Culpable Homicide

2.26%

Contravention of the Firearms Control Act

1.98%

Crimen lnjuria

1.98%

Fraud

1.98%

Contravention of the Social Assistance Act

1,69%

Contravention of the Domestic Violence Act

1.41%

Contravention of the Criminal Procedure Act

1.13%

Attempted Murder

0.85%

Defeating the Course of Justice

0.85°/»

Malicious Damage to Property

0.85%

Rape

0.28°/•

Contravention of the Prevention of Corruption Act

0.28%

Contravention of the General Law Amendment Act

0.28%

Contempt of Court

0.28%

Contravention of the Prevention of Organised Crime Act

0.28%

Abuse of Dependence-producing Substances and Rehabilitation centre

0.28%

Animal Matters Amendment

0.28%

Offence

Percentage

Contravention of the South African Police Service (SAPS) Act

0.28%

Indecent Assault

0.28%

Contravention of the Precious Metals Act

0.28%

Murder

0.28%

Total

100.00%

Mpumalanga Province: A total of 240 members have offences against their names.

Offence

Percentage

Contravention of the Road Traffic Act

51.62%

Assault

17.70%

Contravention of the Arms and Ammunition Act

7.37%

Contravention of the Firearms Gontrol Act

2.65%

Fraud

2.36%

Contravention of the Social Assistance Act

1.77%

Theft

1.77%

Culpable Homicide

1.77%

Defeating the Course of Justice

1.77%

Contravention of the Liquor Act

1,47%

Contravention of the Domestic Vlolence Act

1.18%

Crimen lnjuria

0.88%

Attempted Murder

0.88%

Malicious Damage to Property

0.88%

Contravention of the South African Police Service (SAPS) Act

0.59%

Perjury

0.59%

Contravention of the Drugs and Drug Trafficking Act

0.59%

Housebreaking

0.59%

Contravention of the Sexual OWences Act

0.29%

Contravention of the Riotous Assemblies Act

0.29%

Stock Theft

0.29%

Theft of Livestock and Related Matters

0.29%

Contravention of the Criminal Procedure Act

0.29%

Contravention of the Gambling Act

0.29%

Murder

0.29%

Public Indecency

0.29%

Offence Unknown

0.29%

Contravention of the Public Safety Act (Regulations for KwaZulu-Natal)

0.29%

Abuse of Dependence-producing Substances and Rehabilitation Centre

0.29%

Contravention of the Contravention of the Indecent or Obscene

Photographic Matters Act

0.29%

Total

100.00°/+

Limpopo Province: A total of 401 members have offences against their names.

OWence

Percentage

Contravention of the Road Traffic Act

55.57%

12

Offence

Percentage

Assault

17.40%

Contravention of the Arms and Ammunition Act

6,42%

Theft

3.38%

Culpable Homicide

2.70%

Contravention of the Firearms Control Act

1.86%

Crimen lnjuria

1.52%

Contravention of the Domestic Violence Act

1.35%

Defeating the Course of Justice

1.35%

Malicious Damage to Property

0.84%

Attempted Murder

0.68%

Contravention of the Crimlnal Procedure Act

0.68%

Fraud

0.68%

Contravention of the Prevention and Combatinq of Corrupt Activities Act

0.51%

Contravention of the South African Pollce Service (SAPS) Act

0.51%

Abuse Of Dependence-producing Substances and Rehabilitation centre

0.51%

Murder

0.51%

Rape

0.34%

Contraventlon of the General Law Amendment Act

0.34%

Contravention of the Intimidation Act

0.34%

Contravention of the Medicine Act

0.34%

Contravention of the Act on Justices of the Peace and Commissioners of Oaths

0.17%

Contravention of the Corruption Act

0.17%

Contravention of the Insurance Act

0.17%

Contravention of the Sorghum Beer Act

0,17%

Housebreaking

0.17%

Stock Theft

0.17%

Contravention of the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act

0.17%

Theft (Other)

0,17%

Animal Matters Amendment

0.17%

Contravention of the Companies Act

0.17%

Contravention of the Witchcraft Suppression Act

0.17%

Perjury

0,17%

Contravention of the Act on Drugs and Drug Trafficking Act

0.17%

Total

100.00°/•

Gauteng Province: A total of 824 members have offences against their names.

OWence

Percentage

Contravention of the Road Traffic Act

49.91 %

Assault

15.61 9•

Contravention of the Arms and Ammunition Act

10.00%

Theft

3.60%

Culpable Homicide

2.28%

 

Ofience

Percentage

Fraud

2.11%

Contravention of the Firearms Control Act

1.49%

Defeating the Course of Justlce

1.40%

' Attempted Murder

1.32%

Malicious Damage to Property

1.14%

Contravention of the Liquor Act

1.14%

Crimen lnjuria

0.96%

Contravention of the Prevention of Corruption Act

0.96%

Contravention of the South African Police Service (SAPS) Act

0.96%

Contravention of the Domestic Violence Act

0.79%

Extortion (Under the Common Law or Statutory Law)

0.53%

Contravention of the Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities Act

0.44%

Contravention of the Social Assistance Act

0.44%

Murder

0.35%

Perjury

0.35%

Act on Justices of the Peace and Commissioners of Oaths

0.26%

Abuse of Dependence-producing Substances and Rehabilitation centre

0.26%

Contravention of the Intimidation Act

0.26%

Contravention of the Trespass Act

0.18%

Contravention of the Local Authorities Act

0,18%

Gontravention of the Gauteng Liquor Act

0.18%

Housebreaking

0.18%

Contravention of the Aliens Act

0.18%

Contravention of the Drugs and Drug Trafficking Act

0.18%

Theft(Other)

0.18%

Contravention of the Criminal Procedure Act

0.18%

Rape

O.18%

Contravention of the Hire Purchase Act

Contravention of the Tear-Gas Act

 

0.18%

   

0.09%

Robbery

0.09%

Contravention of the Animals Protection Act

0.09%

C0 a entio of the ct on D u s and D Tra c n Act Contravention of the Sexual OWences Act

0.09%

 

0.09%

Offence Unknown

o o9%

Contravention of the Corruption Act

0.09%

Contravention of the Companies Act

0.09%

Contravention of the Internal Security Act

0.09%

Contravention of the General Law Amendment Act

0.09%

Contravention of the Sea Fishery Act

0.09%

Contravention of the Post Office Act

0.09%

Contempt of Court

0.09%

Kidnapping

0.09%

Contravention of the Diamonds Act

0.09%

Arson, under the Common Law or Statuto Law

0.09%

Contravention of the Public Safety Act

0.09%

'

14

Offence

Percentage

Indecent Assault

0.09%

Total

100.00°/

Office of the National Commissioner: A total of 19 members have offences against their names.

Contravention of the Road Traffic Act

45.83%

Contravention of the Ams and Ammunition Act

16.67%

Contravention of the Gauteng Liquor Act

16.67%

Theft

8.33%

Assualt

4.17%

 

Crimen Injuria

4.17%

 

Contraventlon of the Domestic Violence Act

4.17%

TOTAL

100.00%

Division: Technology Management Services: Two members have offences against their names.

Offence

Percentage

Contravention of the Road Traffic Act

100.00%

Total

100.00%

Reply to question 197 recommended/

GENERAL AFRICAN POLICE SERVICE

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Reply to question 197 approved/ d

04 April 2019 - NW797

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Esterhuizen, Mr JA to ask the Minister of Arts and Culture

With reference to the existing contract between his Department and the African Institute of Arts, Culture and Heritage (AIACH) regarding the King Dinuzulu Project and considering that all obligations have been met by the AIACH, (a) will funds be released to the AIACH in the current financial year for the Dinuzulu Exhibition augmentation and the first film and (b) what are the reasons for the delay in releasing the funding?

Reply:

a) No, funds will be released to the African Institute of Arts, Culture and Heritage until the institution complies with the contractual obligations and provides fully detailed information on how the allocated funds were spent on the project, and the beneficiary further furnishes the Department with satisfactory documented proofs such as invoices and/or receipts of expenditure with additional documentation on the utilisation of funds as requested by the Department as a prerequisite to release the funds to the project. Once all the required documents and information are submitted to the Department, then the funds will be released to the AIACH.

(b) The following are the reasons for the delay in releasing the funding to the AIACH:

  • The beneficiary did not submit the audited financial statements which indicates that the funds already allocated to the project have been utilised in accordance with the signed Memorandum of Agreement (MoA);
  • The financial report submitted is not substantiated by proof of expenditure such as invoices, receipts, bank slips, bank statements, etc., and based on the documents submitted by AIACH, the Department is not provided with the necessary assurance that the funds transferred were used in accordance with the agreement;
  • The Department further noticed that some of the items bought for the project were not part of the signed Memorandum of Agreement and even the content of the narrative report is not aligned with the financial report provided by the beneficiary; and
  • The Department is not clear when and where the exhibition will take place or whether it really took place or not.

03 April 2019 - NW436

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Hunsinger, Dr CH to ask the Minister of Transport

With reference to the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) matters within (a) his department and (b) the entities reporting to him, (i) what CCMA matters have been heard in each month (aa) in the past three financial years and (bb) since 1 January 2019, (ii) what number of matters were (aa) lost and (bb) won, (iii) what were the total costs involved in each case, (iv) what was spent on legal services in each month and (v) why was this necessary in each case?

Reply:

Department

(a) (i) None

(aa) None

(bb) None

(ii) (aa) None

(bb) None

(iv) Not applicable

(v) Not applicable

The (b) Cross-Border Road Transport Agency have had the cases outlined in the tables 1

The (b) Road Accident Fund have had the cases outlined in the tables 2

The (b) Road Traffic Management Corporation have had the cases outlined in the tables 3

The (b) Road Traffic Infringement Agency have had the cases outlined in the tables 4

The (b) South African National Roads Agency Limited have had the cases outlined in the tables 5

(b) The Cross-Border Road Transport Agency (CBRTA)

TABLE: 1

2016/17 : 2 cases

(ii) Matter

(aa) lost

 

(bb) won

(iii) total costs

(iv) Amount spent on legal services

(v) Why it was this necessary

Unfair Dismissal

0

1

1, withdrawn

R0,00

R0,00

Not applicable

Dispute of mutual interest and of Employment Equity

   

Not applicable

Not applicable

Not applicable

2017/18 : 1 case

(ii) Matter

(aa) lost

 

(bb) won

(iii) total costs

(iv) Amount spent on legal services

(v) Why it was this necessary

Unfair Labour Practice in terms of section 186 (2) (a) - Promotion

1, but the matter is under review

Not applicable

R0,00

R0,00

Not applicable

2018/19: 8 Cases – 1 case won – lost case Not Applicable

(ii) Matter

(aa) lost

 

(bb) won

(iii) total costs

(iv) Amount spent on legal services

(v) Why it was this necessary

Unfair Dismissal in terms of section 186 (1)(b)(ii)

Not applicable, Settlement was reached to reinstate the employee

Not applicable, settlement was reached to reinstate the employee

R154,180.50

31/01/2018 -R169.40

31/05/2018- R56.70

29/03/2018-R80,631.82

30/09/2017-R33,797.42

16/02/2018-R19,012.61

31/05/2018-R20,512.55

The cost incurred was for the legal representative during the Arbitration process

Unfair Labour Practice in terms of section 186 (2) (a) - Promotion

Not applicable

Not applicable, settlement Agreement was reached, and the matter is closed

R0,00

R0,00

Not applicable

 

Unfair disciplinary Action

Not applicable, sanction that was in dispute expired

Not applicable, sanction that was in dispute expired

R56,350

31/10/2018 -R19, 950

19/12/2018-R36,400

It was necessary on the fact that the matter was dealt internally by legal representatives

Breach of Collective Agreement

Not applicable

Ruling in favor of the C-BRTA

R0,00

R0,00

Not applicable

6 [EEA] - Prohibition of unfair discrimination - Gender

Not applicable

Not applicable, parties concluded an agreement to finalise the matter internally

R0,00

R0,00

Not applicable

6 [EEA] - Prohibition of unfair discrimination - Gender

Not applicable

The employee did not pursue the matter further after conciliation.

R0,00

R0,00

Not applicable

Unfair suspension

Not applicable

The employee did not pursue the matter further after conciliation.

R0,00

R0,00

Not applicable

Unfair Labour Practice

The was heard during arbitration and the employee withdrawn the case.

The was heard during arbitration and the employee withdrawn the case.

R0,00

R0,00

Not applicable

(bb) Since 1 January 2019: 4 cases

(ii) Matter

(aa) lost

 

(bb) won

(iii) total costs

(iv) Amount spent on legal services

(v) Why it was this necessary

Unfair Dismissal

Not applicable, case is still pending

Not applicable, case is still pending

R0,00

R0,00

Not applicable

Unfair Labour Practice in terms of section 186 (2) (a) – Promotion

Not applicable, case is still pending

Not applicable, case is still pending

R0,00

R0,00

Not applicable

Unfair Labour Practice in terms of section 186 (2) (a) – Promotion.

Not applicable, case is still pending

Not applicable, case is still pending

R0,00

R0,00

Not applicable

Mutual interest disputes

Not applicable,

Conciliation process was heard during the month of January 2019 the matter was not resolved. Certificate to strike issued but it was interdicted

Not applicable,

Conciliation process was heard during the month of January 2019 the matter was not resolved. Certificate to strike issued but it was interdicted

R0,00

R0,00

Not applicable

Airports Company South Africa SOC Limited (ACSA)

(i)(aa)(bb) The table below is a summary of the matters heard by the CCMA in the past 3 financial years. The table includes the parties involved in the matter and the reason for the matter being set down at the CCMA.

(ii) (aa)(bb)The table below illustrates the number of matters that were either lost or won at the CCMA.

(iii) The table below illustrates the matters where legal costs were incurred for matters referred and set down at the CCMA. It should be noted that not all matters referred to the CCMA incurred legal costs.

(iv) The table below illustrates the legal costs incurred per month over the reporting period for matters at the CCMA.

(v) The table below provides the reasons why matters may have necessitated the appointment of legal assistance and the reasons below are in line with the Company Disciplinary Policy.

Air Traffic and Navigation Services SOC Limited (ATNS)

The Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) matters within ATNS in the past three financial years and since 1 January 2019, showing the status and legal services costs per matter and the reasons for such costs:

MONTHS

CCMA Matters

Status

Cost Implication

Reason 4 costs

February 2016

1

won

R452 568-00

complexity

December 2017

1

won

R85 000-00

Minimal running costs

July 2018

2

1 won and 1 reinstatement

R76 640 and R917412.75

Minimal running costs

August 2018

2

Both resigned

No costs

No costs

October 2018

2

From last report

R382 500-00

complexity

December 2018

1

settlements

 

complexity

February 2019

2

Case still underway

No invoice yet

complexity

South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA)

(a) Not applicable; (b), (i), (aa), (bb); (ii), (aa), (bb); (iii); (iv); (v): The tables below provide a record and details on each of the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) matters handled by the South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) in the past three financial years, and since 1 January 2019.

(i), (aa): 2016/17 Financial Year

Summary of table: During the 2016/17 financial year, the SACAA dealt with ten (10) CCMA matters. Out of the ten, the SACAA won five (5), three (3) were settlement agreements; and in the case of the other two, the applicants did not proceed with the cases. There were no monthly legal fees as services are procured and used as and when necessary.

(i), (aa) Nature of dispute / matters heard during the 2016/17 financial year

(aa) Matters or cases lost / won

(iii) Total cost of the case.

(iv) Total cost spend on legal fees monthly

(v) Why was this necessary?

1st case

Unfair labour practice based on promotion.

2nd case

The applicant claimed unfair labour practice relating to a performance bonus.

3rd case

The applicant claimed unfair dismissal.

The parties settled the matter before the CCMA hearing.

The parties settled the matter before the CCMA hearing.

The parties settled the matter before the CCMA hearing.

Settled as per below.

Settled as per below.

Settled as per below.

R445 165.31

(Legal cost)

R2, 700 000.00 (Settlement amount)

Not applicable.

The disputes involved a member of the SACAA Executive, relating to dismissal, contractual dispute, performance bonus, and restructuring.

Unfair dismissal dispute.

The SACAA won the case at CCMA.

No cost was incurred.

Not applicable.

Not applicable.

Non-renewal of fixed term contract.

The SACAA won the case at CCMA.

R98 196.75

Not applicable.

The matter was complex in that it involved both non-renewal of a contract as well as dishonest conduct by the employee.

1st case

The union claimed unfair labour practice based on the withdrawal of a standby allowance.

2nd case

The union declared a dispute relating to matters of mutual interest, i.e. wages, organisational restructuring, and normalisation of salaries.

The union did not continue with the matter at the CCMA.

The CCMA issued a certificate of non-resolution, and the union did not continue with the matter any further.

No cost was incurred.

No cost was incurred.

Not applicable.

Not applicable.

Not applicable

Not applicable.

Allegations of unfair dismissal.

The SACAA won the case at the CCMA.

R369 979.40

Not applicable.

The matter was complex as it involved the interpretation of the Civil Aviation Authority Act, 2009 (Act No 13 of 2009), and the SACAA’s Conflict of Interest Policy.

Allegations of unfair dismissal.

The SACAA won the case at the CCMA.

R88 865.28

Not applicable.

The matter was complex as it involved dismissal based on probation terms.

Allegations of unfair dismissal.

The SACAA won the case at the CCMA.

R125 650.80

Not applicable.

The matter was complex in that it involved appropriateness of the dismissal, and potential claims of unilateral change to terms and conditions of employment.

TOTAL

Ten (10)

R3 827 857.54

Not applicable.

Not applicable.

(i), (aa): 2017/18 FINANCIAL YEAR

Summary of table: During the 2017/18 financial year, the SACAA dealt with three (3) CCMA matters. Out of the three two were won and one was a settlement agreement. There were no monthly legal fees as services are procured and used as and when necessary.

(i), (aa) Nature of dispute / matters heard during the 2017/18 financial year

(aa) Matters or cases lost / won

(iii) Total cost of the case.

(iv) Total cost spend on legal fees monthly

(v) Why was this necessary?

Allegations of unfair dismissal.

The SACAA won the case at CCMA.

No cost was incurred.

Not applicable.

Not applicable.

Allegations of unfair dismissal.

The parties settled the matter before the CCMA arbitration hearing.

R181 287.00

(Legal cost)

R98 015.13 (Settlement amount)

Not applicable.

It was important to avoid a protracted legal battle as the applicant has a legal background and was also employed in the SACAA’s Legal Division.

Allegations of unfair labour practice.

The SACAA won the case at CCMA.

No cost was incurred.

Not applicable.

Not applicable.

TOTAL

Three (3)

R279 302.13

Not applicable.

Not applicable.

(i), (aa): 2018/19 FINANCIAL YEAR AND SINCE 1 JANUARY 2019

Summary of table: During the 2018/19 financial year and since 01 January 2019 no CCMA matter was won or lost. There were no monthly legal fees as services are procured and used as and when necessary.

(i) Nature of dispute / matters heard during the 2018/19 financial year and since 01 January 2019

(aa) Matters or cases lost / won

(iii) Total cost of the case.

(iv) Total cost spend on legal fees monthly

(v) Why was this necessary?

Allegations of unilateral change to the terms and conditions of employment.

The CCMA issued a certificate of non-resolution, and the union did not pursue the matter any further.

No cost was incurred.

Not applicable.

Not applicable

Allegations of unfair labour practice.

The applicant withdrew the matter.

No cost was incurred.

Not applicable.

Not applicable

Allegations of constructive dismissal.

The matter is still on-going at the CCMA.

No cost was incurred.

Not applicable.

Not applicable

Application by the SACAA for the designation as an essential services entity

The matter is still on-going at the CCMA.

R616 436.91

Not applicable.

The matter involves possible limitation of employees’ right to industrial action.

TOTAL

Four (4)

R616 436.91

Not applicable.

Not applicable.

(b) The Road Accident Fund (RAF)

TABLE: 2

(i)(aa) matters heard in 3 financial years,

(ii)(aa) the following number of matters were lost,

and (bb) won,

(iii) the total cost involved in each case is,

(iv) what was spent on legal services in each month,

and (v) it was necessary in each case because,

2015-16 FINANCIAL YEAR

April – November

None

Not applicable

Not applicable

Not applicable

Not applicable

Not applicable

December

RAF v Chilopo

0

1

R202,831.77

R 202,831.77

Attorney appointed due to complexity of the matter

January

None

Not applicable

Not applicable

Not applicable

Not applicable

Not applicable

February

E.Mahlomotja

1

1

R0,00

None

Internally Represented

T. Mazibuko

   

R0,00

 

Internally Represented

2016-17 FINANCIAL YEAR

April

P. Zulu

0

1

R0,00

R0.00

Internally Represented

May

None

Not applicable

Not applicable

Not applicable

Not applicable

Not applicable

June

G. Qobeka

0

2

R194,534.61

R249,016.71

Attorney appointed due to complexity of the matter

P. Keti

   

R54,482.10

 

Attorney appointed due to complexity of the matter

July

P. Hlongwane

1

1

R0,00

None

Internally Represented

N. Ntongolo

   

R0.00

 

Internally Represented

August - September

None

Not applicable

Not applicable

Not applicable

Not applicable

Not applicable

November

D. Creighton

0

2

R96,292.16

R283,193.17

Attorney appointed due to complexity of the matter

E. Moseneke

   

R186,901.01

 

Attorney appointed due to complexity of the matter

December - March

None

Not applicable

Not applicable

Not applicable

Not applicable

Not applicable

2017-18 FINANCIAL YEAR

March

R.J. Mazibuko

0

1

R0,00

None

Internally Represented

April

None

Not applicable

Not applicable

Not applicable

Not applicable

Not applicable

May

J. Sabasa

0

1

R0,00

None

Internally Represented

June - August

None

Not applicable

Not applicable

Not applicable

Not applicable

Not applicable

September

L. Gxanase

0

1

R0,00

None

Internally Represented

October

None

Not applicable

Not applicable

Not applicable

Not applicable

Not applicable

November

M. Mpupu

0

2

R0,00

None

Internally Represented

Z. Dangwana

   

R0,00

None

Internally Represented

December - March

None

Not applicable

Not applicable

Not applicable

Not applicable

Not applicable

2018-19 FINANCIAL YEAR

March

None

Not applicable

Not applicable

Not applicable

Not applicable

Not applicable

April 2018

S. Mlaza

0

1

R0,00

None

Internally Represented

May 2018

T.G. Nonjongo

1

1

R0,00

None

Internally Represented

S. Menziwa

   

R0,00

None

Internally Represented

June - February

None

Not applicable

Not applicable

Not applicable

Not applicable

Not applicable

M. Gcnabana

0

1

R0.00

None

Internally Represented

and (bb) since 1 January 2019 to 28 February 2019,

None

Not applicable

Not applicable

Not applicable

Not applicable

Not applicable

 

(b) The Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC)

TABLE 3

2016/17 financial year

NAME

NATURE OF THE CASE

MONTH

FINANCIAL YEAR

OUTCOME

WON / LOST

LEGAL SERVICES COST

Mngomezulu

Gross Negligence and Financial irregularities

July 2016

2016/17

Won

R104 959.80

Mathibe and Lebaka

Gross Negligence

February 2017

2016/17

Mathibe Lost

R108,000

Mabena

Assault and unruly behaviour

Dec 2016

March 2017

2016/17

Won

R82,080

Msiza

Assault

Dec 2016

January 2017

2016/17

Won

R142 000

           
           

2017/18 financial year

NAME

NATURE OF THE CASE

MONTH

FINANCIAL YEAR

OUTCOME

WON/LOST

LEGAL SERVICES COSTS

Msiza

Assault

April 2017/

July/August

2017/18

Won

R205 200

Lebatlang

Gross Negligence

August 2017

2017/18

Won

R41 040

Van der Zandt

Assault

October 2017

2017/18

Lost

R494 240

Williams & others

Alleged Unfair Labour Practice

November 2017

2017/18

Won

R7 200

Williams & Others

Alleged Unfair Labour Practice

December 2017

2017/18

Won

R82 080

Mathibe

Gross Negligence

December 2017

2017/18

Lost

R172 440

2018/19 financial year

NAME

NATURE OF THE CASE

MONTH

FINANCIAL YEAR

OUTCOME

WON / LOST

LEGAL SERVICES COSTS

Khumalo and 17 others

Alleged unfair Labour Practice

May 2018

2018/19

Pending

R62 100

Khumalo & 17 Others

Alleged Unfair Labour Practice

November 2018

2018/19

Pending

R9 800

POPCRU

Alleged Unfair Labour Practice

July 2018

2018/19

Won

R188 800

NEHAWU obo Stephinah Segalagala

Alleged Unfair Labour Practise

August 2018

2018/19

Won

R0.00

Maphiri

Unfair Dismissal

December 2018

2018/19

Won

R0.00

(bb) Matters heard at the CCMA since 1 January 2019

NAME

NATURE OF THE CASE

MONTH

FINANCIAL YEAR

OUTCOME

WON/LOST

LEGAL SERVICES COSTS

Dada

Alleged unfair dismissal

January 2019

2018/19

Pending

R151 130.75

Khumalo

Alleged Unfair Dismissal

January / February 2019

2018/19

Pending

R248 400

NEHAWU

Organisational Rights

January 2019

2018/19

Pending

R0.00

(v) Why it was necessary to spend on each case

The nature of the respective matters together with capacity constraints pre April 2018, necessitated the appointment of external service providers to provide legal services. The RTMC appointed an additional 3 senior labour relations officials in 2018, which appointments have already resulted in reduction of legal costs incurred in the 2018/19 financial year.

(b) The Road Traffic Infringement Agency (RTIA)

TABLE 4

(b) (i) 3 were matters were heard

2016/17 Financial Year

NATURE OF CASE

MONTH

OUTCOME

LOST / WON

LEGAL COST

Why was the spending necessary

Conciliation: Disclosure of information

September 2016

Won

R 0 .00

Not Applicable

Arbitration: Disclosure of Information

October2016

Won

R 0 .00

Not Applicable

Conciliation/ Arbitration: Equal pay for work of equal value

September 2016

Settlement reached

R 0 .00

Not Applicable

2017/18 Financial Year

7 Matters were heard

Conciliation: Unfair labour practice

April 2017

Won

R 0 .00

Not Applicable

Arbitration: Unfair labour practice

May 2017

Won

R 0 .00

Not Applicable

Set down for picketing rules

by SATAWU

June 2017

matter abandoned

R 0 .00

Not Applicable

Conciliation: Working Hours

by SATAWU

July 2017

matter abandoned

R 0 .00

Not Applicable

Arbitration: Working hours

by SATAWU

August 2017 matter abandoned

matter abandoned

R 0 .00

Not Applicable

Arbitration: Housing allowance

August 2017

Won

R 0 .00

Not Applicable

Conciliation/Arbitration: Unfair labour practice ( suspension)

November 2017

Suspension withdrawn

R 0 .00

Not Applicable

2018/19 Financial Year

7 Matters were heard

Conciliation: Equal pay for equal value

February 2018

On-going

R 91 709

Not Applicable

Conciliation: Unfair labour practice

February 2018

Matter withdrawn

R 0 .00

Not Applicable

Conciliation: Dismissal

May to December 2018

June 2018

July 2018

October 2018

Won

R 115 968

R 141 935

R 110 966

The one case involved a senior executive manager therefore the Agency had to employ the services of a legal representation at a cost.

Arbitration: Unfair labour practice

June 2018

On-going

R 0 .00

Not Applicable

Conciliation: Discrimination based on Gender

November 2018

On-going

R 0 .00

Not Applicable

Arbitration : Condonation

Nov and Dec 2018

Won

R 68 598

Not Applicable

Conciliation: Dismissal

December 2018

On-going

R 0 .00

 

Since 1 January 2019

3 Matters were heard

Conciliation: Discrimination on the grounds of Gender

January 2019

On-going

R 0 .00

Not Applicable

Condonation for late referral

February 2019

On-going

R 0 .00

Not Applicable

Arbitration

March 2019

On-going

R 0 .00

Not Applicable

(b) The South African National Roads Agency Limited (SANRAL)

TABLE 5

(b) (i) 0 were matters were heard

2016/17 Financial Year

NATURE OF CASE

MONTH

OUTCOME

LOST / WON

LEGAL COST

Why was the spending necessary

-

-

-

-

-

2017/18 Financial Year

0 Matters were heard

-

-

-

-

-

2018/19 Financial Year

3 Matters were heard

CCMA Dispute: Unfair Dismissal: misconduct related to tender irregularities

July 2018

Parties reached a settlement on the matter:


R0.00

Not Applicable

LRA section 62 Demarcation dispute

August 2018

Applicant (Trade Union) withdrew the dispute:


R144, 793.65

Legal representation was required considering the nature of the dispute

Section 198A Dispute: (TES) labour broking deeming employee provision

Jan 2019

Applicant (Trade Union) withdrew the dispute: technically won


R248, 573.67

Other parties to the dispute were legally represented and for comparative ability reasons SANRAL had to procure the same services

South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA)

(i) (aa) In the past three financial years

Year

No. of Disputes

Month

Nature of Dispute

2016

1

February

Unfair Dismissal*

 

1

May

Unfair Dismissal

 

1

November

Timing of 13th cheque payment

 

1

November

Non-renewal of employment contract

2017

1

January, August

Unfair Dismissal*

 

1

April, August

Non-renewal of employment contract****

 

1

August

Unfair Dismissal***

 

1

September, October, November

Non-renewal of employment contract**

2018

1

January

Non-renewal of employment contract**

 

1

April, June

Unfair Dismissal***

 

1

June, September

Non-renewal of employment contract****

bb) Zero (0)

ii) aa) Lost: Zero (0)

bb) Won: Seven (7)

Year

No. of Disputes

Month

Nature of Dispute

In SAMSA’s favour

2016

1

February

Unfair Dismissal*

Yes

 

1

May

Unfair Dismissal

Yes

 

1

November

Timing of 13th cheque payment

Yes

 

1

November

Non-renewal of employment contract

Yes

2017

1

January, August

Unfair Dismissal*

Yes

 

1

April, August

Non-renewal of employment contract

Settlement Agreement reached

 

1

August

Unfair Dismissal***

Yes

 

1

September, October, November

Non-renewal of employment contract**

Settlement Agreement reached

2018

1

January

Non-renewal of employment contract**

 
 

1

April, June

Unfair Dismissal***

Yes

 

1

June, September, December

Non-renewal of employment contract

Still pending.

2019

Zero

iii)

Year

No. of Disputes

Month

Nature of Dispute

In SAMSA’s favour

Cost

Legal costs

Total costs

2016

1

February

Unfair Dismissal*

Yes

Zero

Zero

Zero

 

1

May

Unfair Dismissal

Yes

Zero

   
 

1

November

Timing of 13th cheque payment

Yes

Zero

   
 

1

November

Non-renewal of employment contract

Yes

Zero

   

2017

1

January, August

Unfair Dismissal*

Yes

Zero

R514k

R1,9m

 

1

April, August

Non-renewal of employment contract

Settlement Agreement reached

R1,4m

   
 

1

August

Unfair Dismissal***

Yes

Zero

   
 

1

September, October, November

Non-renewal of employment contract**

Settlement reached in January 2018

     

2018

1

January

Non-renewal of employment contract**

Settlement Agreement reached

R261k

R735k

R996K

 

1

April, June

Unfair Dismissal***

Yes

Zero

   
 

1

June, September, December

Non-renewal of employment contract

Still pending.

     

2019

Zero

Zero

Zero

 

iv)

Year

Legal Costs

2016

None

2017

R514k

2018

R735k

b)

Year

Cost

2016

None

2017

R1,4m

2018

R261k

v) Legal costs are due to company representation at the CCMA

a) Other costs are due to settlement agreement reached at the CCMA

Ports Regulator of South Africa (PRSA)

b) There are no(I) matters hat have been heard in the CCMA in the past (aa) Three financial years (bb) since 1 January 2019. (ii) (iii)(iv)(v) Not applicable

Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA):

(i) (aa) CCMA matters heard in each month in the past three financial years are detailed in the

Annexure as attached.

(bb) CCMA matters heard since 1 January 2019 are detailed in the Annexure as attached.

(ii) (aa) No matters were lost.

(bb) Five (5) matters were won.

(iii) Please refer to Annexure.

(iv) Please refer to Annexure.

(v) Please refer to (iv).

Date

(i)

(a) & (b)

Employee no

Employee Name and Surname

Employee Subgroup

Nature of Dispute

CCMA Outcome

Legal Costs: at the CCMA

31 April 2015

20104010

Pallelo Lebaka

Executive Manager

Failing to protect the right of PRASA in executing one of the contracts that was under way.

Employee Claims were dismissed

No Legal Costs applicable

16 April 2016

20108387

Mudzungu Mudau

HCM: Intern

Unfair Termination of contract of Employment

Employee Claims were dismissed

No Legal Costs applicable

16 April 2016

20108399

Surprise Mthombeni

HCM: Intern

Unfair Termination of contract of Employment

Matter was dismissed

No Legal Costs applicable

27 July 2018

20106955

Mavhungu Mahunganei

Project Manager

Unfair conduct - promotion/demotion/probation/training/benefits

Matter was dismissed

R126,000-77.

09 January 2019

20012266

Luyanda Gantsho

General Manager

Unfair dismissal

Matter ended at the conciliation

No Legal Costs applicable

Railway Safety Regulator (RSR):

CCMA matters heard in each month in the past three financial years are:

 

(i)(aa)

Month

2016/2017

2017/2018

2018/2019

January

-

-

Alleged unfair labour practice related to promotions/demotions

February

-

-

Alleged unfair labour practice related to promotions/demotions

March

Misconduct dismissal

-

Alleged unfair labour practice related to promotions/demotions

April

Misconduct

-

-

May

-

Misconduct dismissal.

-

   

Alleged refusal to bargain x 2

 

June

Misconduct dismissal

Misconduct dismissal

Alleged unfair labour practice related to promotions/demotions x 6

 

Non-confirmation of probation

   
 

Unfair suspension

   

July

-

-

-

August

-

-

Alleged unfair labour practice related to promotions/demotions x 2

September

Misconduct dismissal

Dismissal unknown.

Alleged unfair labour practice related to promotions/demotions x 2

   

Agency shop agreement

 
   

Alleged refusal to bargain x 2

 

October

-

-

-

November

-

-

-

December

Improper conduct and insubordination

-

-

 

Unfair suspension

   

CCMA matters heard since 1 January 2019 are:

 

(i)(bb)

Date

CCMA Matter

8 January 2019

Alleged failure to consult on s189

31 January 2019

S6 EEA – Prohibition of Unfair Discrimination

1 February 2019

Alleged unfair conduct related to promotion

27 February 2019

Alleged unfair dismissal

 

Alleged non-renewal of fixed-term contract x 2

6 March 2019

Alleged unfair labour practice related to promotion

8 March 2019

Alleged unfair conduct related to provision of benefits

12 March 2019

Alleged unfair dismissal

(ii) (aa) Two (2) matters are taken on review, which is currently in progress.

(bb) Six (6) matters were won.

(iii) Compensation of about R600,000 which is currently a subject of review.

(iv) In-house capacity was used and thus there is no financial implications.

(v) As internal resources were used, no costs were incurred.

03 April 2019 - NW781

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Hunsinger, Dr CH to ask the Minister of Transport

(a) Why has there been a delay in the issuing of driving licences in the past 12 months, (b) what steps have been taken to resolve the backlog, (c) what are the reasons that members of the public have to return to redo their fingerprints, photos and eye tests, (d) what are the reasons that no investigation regarding the matter has taken place and (e) by what date will an investigation into the matter take place?

Reply:

a) The delay in the delivery of driving licence cards was occasioned by the system upgrade on the production machine and the labour dispute lodged by the employees involved in the production of driving licence cards.

b) The production team worked overtime to address the backlog. In January 2019, there was a backlog of 250k cards, which was addressed on 8th February 2019. As at 7th March2019, there was a backlog of 194k cards which was caused by a delay in the delivery of material. This backlog will be addressed by 15 April 2019.

c) The Department (DLCA) has been working on a recovery tool to retrieve the missing images (fingerprints, photos and eye-test) in some instances where we have been able to retrieve them we proceeded to produce and dispatch the driving license card. In those instances where we have not been able to, members of the public have been requested to return to the centres to redo their applications. There are also instances where cards had to be rejected due to cancellation requests from the DLTC or bad images sent to the DLCA.

d) The DLCA opened a case of extortion and sabotage and the office of the Directorate for Priority Investigation upon their investigation issued a nolle prosecui citing amongst others lack evidence as the reason for withdrawal.

03 April 2019 - NW600

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Chance, Mr R to ask the Minister of Small Business Development

What are the relevant details of the progress made between the (a) Small Enterprise Development Agency and (b) Small Enterprise Finance Agency and the Department of Trade and Industry relating to its black economic empowerment status as accredited providers to the small and medium enterprises sector?”

Reply:

The Department of Trade and Industry (the dti) has published the application for the Small Enterprise Finance Agency’s (sefa) B-BBEE facilitator status for public comment. The latest update from the (the dti) is that responses have been received from the public with no major objections and therefore the facilitator status will be granted. However, the approval to use the facilitator status will be limited to the transformation of financial intermediaries. The final approval is awaiting a go-ahead from the Minister of Trade and Industry.

The Small Enterprise Development Agency (Seda) is in consultation with the the dti regarding a BEE facilitator status and has initiated the BEE verification process. The first verification process was finalised in May 2018 which found Seda to be non-compliant as most of Seda expenditure was not considered as it was core of our business. A second verification is planned to take place in March 2019.

03 April 2019 - NW782

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Hunsinger, Dr CH to ask the Minister of Transport

What are the reasons that several new vehicles have not been used and have been parked at the head office of the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa?

Reply:

There are no new vehicles parked at PRASA Head Office. There are eight (8) double cab bakkies parked in Durban and nine (9) double cab bakkies parked in Cape Town respectively. The reason for this is due to discrepancies in the fitments when the vehicles were delivered. The vehicles did not have canopies and ladder racks. The suppliers have begun with these fitments and the vehicles will be on the road by the second week of April 2019.

03 April 2019 - NW783

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Hunsinger, Dr CH to ask the Minister of Transport

(a) What was the budget allocated for the 25th Anniversary Gala Dinner of the Airports Company South Africa held in February 2019 in Sandton, (b) what budget line item did the funds come from, (c) what was the objective of the event and (d) how does the event contribute to the vision and mission of the specified entity?

Reply:

a) R3 794 143,61

b) Corporate Affairs Division | Sponsorships

c) On 23rd July 2018 Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) celebrated its jubilee anniversary of 25 years. ACSA was established on the 23rd of July 1993, when the government established it as a fully-fledged Stated-Owned Company. Prior to 1993, the airports operator was a unit within the National Department of Transport.

ACSA has grown into an airports authority that manages a network of nine world class airports that South Africa can be extremely proud of. The company currently employs approximately 3000 permanent employees, contributed R9,5 Billion to the economy in financial year 2017 while supporting 14 950 jobs that resulted in R2,8 Billion of worker income in the country.

ACSA Airports have also, over the years, consistently improved their world rankings and won prestigious industry awards. Cape Town International Airport and O.R Tambo International Airport are currently ranked 21st and 32nd respectively on the Skytrax top 100 airports globally.

Based on all these achievements, the company made a resolution to host the 25th anniversary with the sole purpose of appreciating and thanking key stakeholders and partners.

The objective of the gala dinner was to recognize and acknowledge the support the company has enjoyed from key stakeholders over the quarter century. ACSA stakeholders include amongst others, all tiers and spheres of government, shareholders, regulators, airlines, bankers, investors, retailers, concessionaires, clients to name but a few.

(d) The 25th Anniversary Gala Dinner was aimed at recognizing the role played by stakeholders in the success and sustainability of Airports Company South Africa. Stakeholders are at the heart of ACSA’s 25-year journey.

As a State-owned company, Airports Company South Africa has a greater vision and mission beyond delivering profitability for its shareholders. We are mandated to advance South Africa’s national agenda of economic growth and development while delivering a sustainably profitable business. We strive to fulfil this mandate by conducting our business in an ethical manner that enables inclusive growth and creates sustainable value for all our stakeholders.

This approach further embeds our vision to be the most sought-after partner in the world for the provision of sustainable airport management solutions by 2025, as we accelerate the impact of our transformation agenda in South Africa.

It is against this backdrop that one of the key elements of ensuring Airports Company South Africa’s (ACSA) sustainability as a business is the approach to stakeholder relations management. Stakeholder relations supports the company’s vision and strategic objectives by helping build coherent partnerships that are mutually beneficial and that will maintain sustainable growth into the future.

03 April 2019 - NW680

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De Freitas, Mr MS to ask the Minister of Transport

(a) What is the property at 14 Mill Street, Newlands, Cape Town, used for, which is owned by the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa, (b) on what date was the specified property purchased and (c)(i) for what amount was the property purchased and (ii) what amount is outstanding on the property?

Reply:

a) Three buildings are situated on PRASA land located at 14 Mill Street, Newlands. The buildings consist of two Metrorail operational buildings and portion of a dual use facility, which is the most prominent of the three buildings located on the property. The latter was an existing house that was upgraded as a guesthouse and office accommodation for PRASA Senior Management on business visits to Cape Town. However subsequently a decision was taken to commercialise the building and rent it out.

b) The land on which the property is located was not purchased but transferred from Transnet Ltd. to the SARCC, now PRASA, in 1990 when the Transport Services land holdings was split between the Rail Freight and Passenger entities.

c) (i) The land on which the property is located was not purchased but transferred from Transnet Ltd. to the SARCC, now PRASA, in 1990. The guesthouse / office accommodation unit was upgraded and capitalised in 2015 at an amount of R7,187,073-07.

(ii) No amount is outstanding

03 April 2019 - NW179

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De Freitas, Mr MS to ask the Minister of Transport

With reference to the reply to question 642 on 22 March 2018, (a) what is the total number of persons who have (i) been injured and/or (ii) died as a result of open coach doors in moving trains of the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (Prasa) since 1 March 2018, (b) what total amount in compensation was paid out to victims, (c) what actions have been taken by Prasa with regard to each case and (d) why has Prasa reneged on their legal duty to ensure doors were closed as confirmed by the Constitutional Court in 2015?

Reply:

a) Passenger injuries and fatalities since 1 March 2018 to date

Date

(i)

Injuries

(ii)

Fatalities

March 2018

0

0

April 2018

20

1

May 2018

21

0

June 2018

19

0

July 2018

10

2

August 2018

20

1

September 2018

10

0

October 2018

12

0

November 2018

8

0

December 2018

10

1

January 2019

8

0

TOTAL

138

5

b) The total amount in compensation paid out to victims:

Date

Compensation

April 2018

R6,653,051

May 2018

R8,389,731

June 2018

R5,535,938

July 2018

R9,494,982

August 2018

R8,296,502

September 2018

R6,111,562

October 2018

R7,643,447

November 2018

R23,775,493

December 2018

R6,926,698

January 2019

R4,334,350

February 2019

R13,489,686

March 2019

R2,367,332

TOTAL

R103,018,772

It should be noted that commuter injury claims are long tail in nature and takes a long period to finalise and settle to that extent claims incurred in a specific month are not settled in that month but in later months.

c) Each incident that occurs on the PRASA network is reported to the Joint Operations Centre where the incident is recorded and a protection official is called out to the scene to investigate the incident. In cases of fatalities, each incident is reported to the South African Police Service who then takes charges of the scene and hands it over to PRASA once the deceased is removed from the rail environment. Incidents are further reported to the Railway Safety Regulator daily.

d) PRASA has not reneged on its legal duty to ensure doors are closed. PRASA as an operator is committed to passenger safety and operational safety. When the driver picks up their train at the Staging Yard, he/she ensures that the doors are tested and functional. We, therefore make sure that the doors that are malfunctioning are repaired before the train leaves the Staging Yard. Passengers have a tendency of blocking the doors and cause them to malfunction. When the train is staged for the evening, the driver tests the doors and makes sure that the malfunctioning doors are reported. The driver normally fills in the T403 Document to report the malfunctioning doors. The doors are therefore repaired before the train move into the operational tunnel.

03 April 2019 - NW686

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Waters, Mr M to ask the Minister of Transport

(1)With reference to the reply to question 898 on 20 April 2018, do the operating costs stated only include the limited kerbside services or a fully operational phase 1; if so, how is the huge cost of limited kerbside services justified; (2) do the operational cost include the paying of consultants; if so, (a) what amount is to be paid to consultants in each year, (b) on what date will the consultants contracts come to an end and (c) what is the purpose of employing consultants in each case?

Reply:

1. The operating costs are based on a very limited kerb side pre-pilot service with 6 operational buses initially. While this would have been palatable if scaled up to aPhase 1-like 40 and then 80 buses carrying over 20 000 average weekday passenger trips within 6 months to a year, this did not happen and hence the current scale of costs and ridership is unbalanced and unviable.

Despite 2 years of DoT appeals, the city has proven incapable of correcting this. Hence a final warning has been communicated to the city project team in March 2019 and they have 6 months to rebalance costs and revenues and move to viability.

2. a) Amount: R 50 million per annum

b) June 2020

c) To increase the City’s capacity

03 April 2019 - NW809

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Nolutshungu, Ms N to ask the Minister of Transport

Are there any driverless cars on the country’s roads; if not, are there any such plans; if so, what are the relevant details?

Reply:

There are currently no driverless cars on the country’s roads. Yes, there are plans but not in the immediate due to policy and legislative amendments that would need to take place to bring about this realisation.

.

03 April 2019 - NW558

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De Freitas, Mr MS to ask the Minister of Transport

(a) What investments have been made in each month by (i) his department and (ii) entities reporting to him (aa) in the past three financial years and (bb) since 1 April 2018, (b) what was the nature of each investment, (c) why was each investment made in each case, (d) what were the projected returns in each case, (e) who represented the department or entity when negotiating the investments, (f) on what date was each investment made, (g) what returns have been enjoyed to date in each case and (h) with whom were investments made in each case?

Reply:

(a)(i)(aa) None

(a)(i)(bb) None

(b), (c), (d), €, (f), (g), (h) Not applicable

Air Traffic and Navigation Services SOC Limited (ATNS)

  1. R250 million was put into a six-month fixed term deposit with Nedbank from March 2016 – September 2016.
  2. Six-month fixed term deposit
  3. Maximize interest received
  4. 7.65%
  5. Chief Financial Officer
  6. March 2016 to September 2016
  7. 7.65%
  8. Nedbank – being the transactional banker at the time

Cross-Border Road Transport Agency (CBRTA)

(i0 (a) No investments were made by (ii) the CBRTA (aa) in the past three financial years and (bb) since 1 April 2018, consequently questions (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g) and (h) are not applicable.

Road Accident Fund (RAF)

(j) (a) No investments were made by (ii) The RAF has not made any investments (in the sense of “funds under management”) (aa) in the past three financial years and (bb) since 1 April 2018, consequently questions (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g) and (h) are not applicable.

Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC)

(i) (a) No investments were made by (ii) The RTMC has not made any investments (aa) in the past three financial years and (bb) since 1 April 2018, consequently questions (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g) and (h) are not applicable.

Road Traffic Infringement Agency (RTIA)

(i) (a) No investments were made by (ii) The RTIA has not made any investments (aa) in the past three financial years and (bb) since 1 April 2018, consequently questions (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g) and (h) are not applicable.

South African National Roads Agency Limited (SANRAL)

(a) Please refer to the attached spreadsheet for a detailed response. (Annexure ‘A’)

South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA)

(a) (i) Not applicable. (a) (ii) (aa) The South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) has not made any investments in the past three financial years other than depositing surplus funds in call accounts with banking institutions as disclosed to National Treasury on an annual basis as per Treasury Regulations.

(aa) and (bb) As per table below – Deposits in call accounts: 

 

 

2016/03/31

2017/03/31

2018/03/31

2019/02/28

SACAA Call Accounts

Balance

Balance

Balance

Balance

Investec Call account

26 816 234

28 711 924

30 687 860

32 540 602

Absa Call account

26 675 429

28 391 238

30 164 946

31 810 956

Nedbank Call account

25 811 325

27 584 337

29 438 724

31 173 458

Standard Bank Call account

109 922 727

155 916 512

206 096 735

195 026 950

Total Call Account Balances

189 225 715

240 604 011

296 388 266

290 551 966

b) the nature of each investment & (c) why each investment was made in each case: the call accounts are utilised to invest surplus funds.

c) the projected returns in each case: rates on call accounts as published by the respective banks from time to time.

d) who represented the entity when negotiating the investments: the Chief Financial Officer and the Senior Manager: Finance as per the approvals and Delegation of Authority.

e) on what date each investment was made: on a daily basis all surplus cash identified is invested in a call account.

(g) The Annual returns as per the financial statements is:

Current year to 28 February 2019 R16 983 320

Year ended 31 March 2018 R17 006 783

Year ended 31 March 2017 R14 549 007

(h) with whom investments were made in each case: Standard Bank, Investec, ABSA, and FNB.

Ports Regulator of South Africa (PRSA)

(a)(ii) The Ports Regulator has not made any investments in the past (aa) three financial years

and since (bb) 01 April 2018.

(b)(c)(d)(f)(g)(h) Not applicable

Railway Safety Regulator (RSR):

a) The RSR invests only in the Corporation for Public Deposits (CPD) at the South African Reserve Bank. Withdrawals at CPD can be done at any time at no charge. The RSR earns interest from these investments.

(aa) The following investments were made in the past three financial years:

2015/2016 R7,105,000

2016/2017 R81,000,000

2107/2018 R144,700,000

(bb) An amount of R189,900,000 was invested since 1 April 2018.

b) The nature of each investment were short term deposits with the CPD at the South African Reserve Bank.

c) Each investment was made for the purpose of earning interest.

d) The projected returns were for interest earned at variable interest rates.

e) No negotiations took place when deposits were made to the CPD.

f) The dates on which each investment was made are as follow:

2015/2016

Date

Amount Invested

2015/11/25

5,000

2015/12/04

1,000,000

2015/12/23

1,000,000

2016/01/20

5,000,000

2016/03/30

100,000

Total

R7,105,000

2016/2017

Date

Amount Invested

2016/08/15

40,000,000

2016/10/12

7,500,000

2016/11/02

25,000,000

2016/12/28

7,500,000

2017/01/11

1,000,000

Total

R81,000,000

2017/2018

Date

Amount Invested

2017/04/21

5,000,000

2017/04/21

5,000,000

2017/04/21

5,000,000

2017/04/21

5,000,000

2017/04/21

5,000,000

2017/07/04

2,000,000

2017/07/13

4,000,000

2017/07/13

2,000,000

2017/07/20

4,500,000

2017/07/20

4,500,000

2017/07/20

4,500,000

2017/07/20

3,500,000

2017/07/20

4,500,000

2017/07/20

4,500,000

2017/07/20

4,500,000

2017/07/20

4,500,000

2017/07/20

4,500,000

2017/07/20

4,500,000

2017/07/20

4,500,000

2017/07/20

4,500,000

2017/07/20

4,500,000

2017/07/20

4,500,000

2017/07/20

4,500,000

2017/07/20

4,500,000

2017/07/20

4,500,000

2017/07/21

4.500.000

2017/08/01

14,000,000

2017/10/13

3,000,000

2017/10/17

1,500,000

2017/10/18

5,000,000

2017/10/18

700,000

2018/01/15

500,000

2018/02/19

2,000,000

2018/02/23

700,000

2018/03/12

4,000,000

2018/03/15

300,000

Total

R144,700,000

2018/2019

Date

Amount Invested

2018/04/07

4,800,000

2018/04/24

20,000,000

2018/06/20

80,000,000

2018/06/21

40,000,000

2018/06/26

25,000,000

2018/06/24

4,500,000

2018/10/12

1,000,000

2018/10/19

1,500,000

2018/10/26

11,500,000

2018/11/09

1,600,000

Total

R189,900,000

g) Returns enjoyed to date are:

2015/2016 R396,953 interest earned

2016/2017 R1,061,724 interest earned

2017/2018 R2,096,959 interest earned

2018/2019 R5,473,457 interest earned from 1 April 2018 to 28 February 2019

h) The RSR invested only in the Corporation for Public Deposits (CPD) at the South African Reserve Bank

South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA)

 

(aa) in the past three financial years

(bb) Since 1 April 2018

(b) Nature of investment

Monies, for which we do not have an immediate need for, are transferred from the current bank account to a call account in order to maximise interest earned.

(c) Why was the investment made

 

(d) Projected Returns

Interest rates can vary from time to time, but the rates are currently:

Current Account – 5.25%

Call Account – 5.6%

(e) Who represented SAMSA in negotiations

There are no negotiations – these accounts were set up many years ago. Transfers to and from the Call account are authorised by the Chief Financial Officer and released by 2 bank signatories as per the Delegation of Authority.

(f) Date of Investment

Various dates as and when surplus monies are identified so that we can maximise interest earned.

(g) Return on investments received

The following interest was received in:

2016 – R401 000

2017 – R688 000

2018 – R2 534 000

From 1 April 2018 to 31 January 2019 SAMSA received interest of R2 315 000

(h) Investments made with

ABSA Bank

ABSA Bank

Airports Company South Africa SOC Limited (ACSA)

Airports Company South Africa has a Board approved Investment Policy which governs the investment of surplus funds in line with the Section 31.3.1 of the Treasury Regulation which stipulates the following “A government business enterprise listed in Schedule 2, 3B and 3D or a public entity listed in Schedule 3A or 3C authorised to invest surplus funds, must have an investment policy approved by the accounting authority”.

Please see attached Investment portfolios, addressing the following questions: (a) What investments have been made in each month by (ii) entities reporting to him (aa) in the past three financial years and (bb) since 1 April 2018, (b) what was the nature of each investment, (d) what were the projected returns in each case, (f) on what date was each investment made, (g) what returns have been enjoyed to date in each case and (h) with whom were investments made in each case?

(e) The Company’s Treasury Department under the Finance Division is responsible for negotiating the investments of surplus cash on behalf of the company.

(b) The Company invests in various instruments such as money market funds, term deposits, income funds and call deposits which ensures that the company is able to meet its financial obligations at all times.

(c) The Treasury Department invests surplus cash in accordance with the Board approved policy to ensure that capital is preserved, adequate liquidity is maintained, and returns are optimised. The counterparty risk is managed by monitoring and diversifying the list of approved counterparties. To mitigate credit risk, the Treasury Department conducts credit risk assessment of investment counterparties whenever there is new information such as financial statements and credit rating reports. In addition, the Company invests with institutions and funds with a minimum national long-term credit rating of A- or equivalent and/or minimum national short-term credit rating of F1 or equivalent.

The Board Approved Investment Policy further stipulates the following thresholds regarding counterparties and approved financial instruments for the investment of surplus cash: counterparty limit, asset class allocation, credit rating limit, weighted average duration, assessment of investment instruments based on liquidity requirements and financial instruments and products.

Airports Company Investment portfolio as 30th June 2018

Airports Company Investment portfolio as 30th September 2018

Airports Company Investment portfolio as 31st December 2018

Airports Company South Africa Investment Portfolio as 31st March 2016

Airports Company South Africa Investment Portfolio as 31st March 2017

Airports Company South Africa Investment Portfolio as 31st March 2018

Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA):

(i) PRASA invests its surplus cash in F1 rated Banks and Money Market Funds as per the PRASA Treasury Management Policy. These investments are not for trading purposes but are to preserve the time value of money as PRASA awaits spending on the execution and roll out of the PRASA programmes. The funds are spread across investment vehicles and banking institutions so as to avoid concentration risk. The PRASA investment policy consists of the following three strategies (in order of importance):

  • Preservation of Capital (only investing in money market instruments;
  • Maintenance of liquidity to meet funding requirements; and
  • Maximise risk adjustment return in accordance to all sections of the Treasury Policy.

(aa) The following investments were made in the past three financial years:

Nedgroup Money Market Funds

2016 / 2017

2017 / 2018

2018/ 2019

R884,807,250

R947,598,412

R965,575,424

Investec Money Market Funds

Opening Market Value

2016 / 2017

2017 / 2018

2018/ 2019

R759,303,087

R1,320,123,109-55

R1,320,123,109-55

R1,560,634,085-00

Investec Money Market Funds

Opening Market Value

2016 / 2017

2017 / 2018

2018/ 2019

R759,303,087-00

R1,320,123,109-55

R1,320,123,109-55

R1,560,634,085-00

ABSA Money Market Funds

Opening Market Value

2016 / 2017

2017 / 2018

2018/ 2019

R1,107,051-285-00

R1,107,051,285-00

R1,196,976,046-54

R1,815,702,156-00

(bb) Stanlib – R500 million was deposited to PRASA’s investment in the Stanlib Money Market Fund since 1 April 2018.

ABSA – R550 million was added to PRASA’s investment in the ABSA Money Market Fund since 1 April 2018.

j) The nature of each investment were short term deposits with Money Market Funds (Investec Money Market Fund, ABSA Money Market Fund, Nedgroup Money Market Fund, Stanlib Money Market Fund).

k) Each investment was made for preserving the buying power of PRASA’s capital subsidies while PRASA awaits spending on the execution and roll out of the R172 billion government investment program.

l) The projected returns were for interest earned on short term banking investments and prevailing money market fund rates which fluctuate daily for the purpose of preserving the entity’s buying power when payments are due.

m) The Group Treasurer with guidance of the Chief Financial Officer represents PRASA when investments are made.

n) The dates on which each investment was made are as follow:

Nedgroup Money Market Fund 20 October 2016 R300 million

Stanlib Money Market Fund 21 October 2016 R500 million

Stanlib Money Market Fund 18 October 2019 R500 million

Investec Money Market Fund 1 December 2015 R300 million

Investec Money Market Fund 9 September 2016 R200 million

ABSA Money Market Fund 15 February 2019 R400 million

ABSA Money Market Fund 22 February 2019 R150 million

o) Returns enjoyed to date from these investments are:

Nedgroup Money Market Fund R165,243,457-33

Stanlib Money Market Fund R229,694,094-93

Investec Money Market Fund R294,600,836-98

ABSA Money Market Fund R278,679,930-00

p) PRASA made investments were made with:

  • Nedgroup Money Market Fund
  • Stanlib Money Market Fund
  • Investec Money Market Fund
  • ABSA Money Market Fund

03 April 2019 - NW687

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Waters, Mr M to ask the Minister of Transport

(1)With reference to the reply to question 898 on 20 April 2018, (a) what exactly is the grant money for, (b) is there a contract with his department for the grants and (c) what proportion of the grants are allocated to capital expenditure; (2) what is the total breakdown of all capital expenditure for each of the five phases up to and including completion; (3) what was the exact (a) operating costs, (b) fare income and (c) Council funding for each specific cost including operational in the (i) 2016-17, (ii) 2017-18 and (iii) 2018-19 financial years?

Reply:

1.(a) The Public Transport Network Grant is a conditional grant (under the Division of Revenue Act) to selected municipalities to accelerate the implementation of Integrated Public Transport Networks.

(b) Municipalities submit an annual budget proposal and business plan in the year prior to the budgeted municipal financial year which forms the basis for approving and monitoring PTN Grant spending by the DoT.

c) The proportion of the PTN Grant allocated to capital spending can very per city project design depending on the quantity of infrastructure required and the amount of compensation of existing operators. As a rough guide, up to the present, at least 60 to 70% of the Grant has been going to capital in the larger metropolitan cities that are operating proper scale Phase 1 systems.

Please note that the premature launch of Harambee in Ekurhuleni in 2017 with just 8 buses is at such a suboptimal scale that it cannot be viewed as a pilot Phase 1 project let alone a viable bus service. The city was meant to expand to 80 buses carrying 20 000 a day in 2018 and currently is still under a quarter of this.

The DoT has met with the city in June and September 2018 and March 2019 and put them on notice that they need to scale up to a proper operation of at least 40 buses in calendar 2019 or risk DoT invoking Division of Revenue Act powers to withhold transfers.

(2) Due to a lack of capacity and lengthy delays, the DoT is just looking to have a proper Phase 1 up and running over the next 5 years that will link Tembisa, Kempton Park, OR Tambo International Airport, Boksburg and Vosloorus. We expect this to cost a total of R5 to 6 billion in capital and when mature to carry around 100 000 weekday passenger trips.

The DoT will not allow any grant spending on other phases until the city can prove that it is running Phase 1 successfully. This is likely to take 3 to 5 years. At that stage future phases will have to be redesigned and costed to scale down on infrastructure.

(3) (a,b,c) In 2016/17 the City estimates operating costs at R68m with no fare income as they were only running a test service. In 17/18, the City estimates operating costs at R143m and the DoT estimates fare income at a truly negligible R1m or less due to the very limited service which was not viable from the start. In 18/19 the City estimates operating costs at R300m including indirect operating costs and fare income at R20m.

The city has not been forthcoming regarding Council contributions, but the DoT estimates it at around R40 to R50 million per year in question.

In conclusion, the Harambee project needs to professionalize and be run viably with properly balanced costs and revenues and passengers. After appealing for this for over 2 years, the DoT has now given the city until the end of 2019/20 to completely zero base all costs and rescale all operations to be viable and balanced and not a token white elephant. There is currently no excuse open to the city for the current mess and what remains is to drastically turn things around in 2019/20 or face the consequences.

02 April 2019 - NW65

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Mulaudzi, Adv TE to ask the Minister of Small Business Development

(1)Whether she has been informed that she has been implicated in testimony made under oath and in written documents by Mr Agrizzi at the Judicial Commission of Inquiry to Inquire into Allegations of State Capture, Corruption and Fraud in the Public Sector including Organs of State, chaired by Deputy Chief Justice Raymond Zondo; if so, were the allegations made by Mr Agrizzi in respect of her true; (2) whether she declared any financial or material gifts from Bosasa as required by the Executive Members’ Ethics Act, Act 82 of 1998; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details?

Reply:

1. The Minister has not been informed that she has been impacted in the above. The Minister is also not aware of any allegations made against her by Mr Agrizzi as indicated above with regards to the said Commission.

2. All gifts are recorded accordingly in the gifts register and submitted in line with the Executive Members’ Ethics Act 83 of 1998, none such were received from Bosasa.

02 April 2019 - NW660

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Groenewald, Dr PJ to ask the Minister of Defence and Military Veterans

(1)What number of (a) firearms and (b) ammunition of each (i) type and (ii) calibre were (aa) stolen and (bb) lost in the SA National Defence Force (aaa) during the periods (aaaa) 1 April 2016 to 31 March 2017 and (bbbb) 1 April 2017 to 31 March 2018 and (bbb) since 1 April 2018; (2) whether her department had instituted any prosecution and taken disciplinary action; if not, why not; if so, against how many persons and what the steps were?

Reply:

660 (1&2) (a)(i) (ii)(aa) (bb)(aaa)(aaaa) - 1 April 2016 until 31 March 2017

Weapons

Manufacture

Any other lethal objects

Action taken

 

Type

Calibre

Stolen

Lost

 

a

b

c

e

f

g

Pistol

Star

9mm

None

One (1)

Kroonstad Legsato on 04/09/2018 awaiting trial date

Pistol

Z88

9mm

One (1)

None

Bloemfontein Court for trial on 30/04/2019

Rifle

R 4

5.56mm

None

One (1)

Member was found guilty in Military Court sentence to 12 Months in Detention Barracks

Launch Grenades

Hand Grenades

40mm

Thirty Six (36)

None

Two members was found guilty and sentence for 42 years in prison

Uzi Machine Guns

Uzi Machine Guns

9mm

Four (4)

None

Two members was found guilty and sentence for 42 years in prison

The person that bought the weapons was sentence to One (1) year in prison

Rifle

R 5

5.56mm

One(1)

None

Case docket still under investigation

Pistol

Z88

9mm

One(1)

None

The accused was found guilty and received a fine of R 4000.00 and 2 years imprisonment suspended for a period of 3 years.

Rifle

R 4

5.56mm

One(1)

None

The member was found guilty and was fined R 5000.00.

Rifle

R 4

5.56mm

None

Three (3)

On 13 August 2018 Accused No1 was found guilty for the theft of firearm and was sentence for two years. Accused No2 and 3 were found guilty on Negligent Loss of Negligent and sentence to repay the value of the firearm.

Pistol

Z88

9mm

None

One(1)

Case docket still under investigation

Rifle

R 4

5.56mm

None

Four(4)

Case docket still under investigation

Pistol

Z88

9mm

None

Six (6)

Case docket at Pretoria Regional Court for decision.

Pistol

Clock

9mm

None

One(1)

The accused was found guilty and fined of R 2000.00

660 (1&2) (b)(i)(ii)(aa)(bb) (aaa)(aaaa) - 1 April 2016 to 31 March 2017

Ammunition

Manufacture

Any other lethal objects

Action taken

 

Type

Calibre

Stolen

Lost

 

a

b

c

e

f

g

Small calibre ammunition

R 4

5.56mm

Two Thousand Seven Hundred (2700) Rounds

None

Still under investigation for Sec 204 Application

Small calibre ammunition

R 4

5.56mm

Thirty (30) Rounds

None

Case still under investigation

Small calibre ammunition

R 4

5.56mm

Three Thousand (3000) Rounds

None

Case trail date is 07/05/2019 at Krugersdorp Magistrate Court

Small calibre ammunition

R 4

5.56mm

One thousand one hundred and Seventy Three (1173) Rounds

None

Accused was charged and case post phoned until 04 April 2019.

660 (1&2) (a)(i) (ii)(aa) (bb)(aaa)(bbbb) - 1 April 2017 until 31 March 2018

Weapons

Manufacture

Any other lethal objects

Action taken

 

Type

Calibre

Stolen

Lost

 

a

b

c

e

f

g

Pistol

Baretta

9mm

Three (3)

None

Pistols circulated on CAS.

Rifle

R 4

5.56mm

None

One(1)

Member found guilty in Military Court and was fined

R1000.00

(One Thousand Rand)

Rifle

R 5

5.56mm

None

One (1)

Case docket at Bloemfontein Legsato on 09/11/2017 awaiting trial date.

Rifles

R 4

5.56mm

Six (6)

None

On 06 August the six accused was found not guilty at Cape Town Legsato

Pistol

Sig Sauer

9mm

One(1)

None

Case docket investigation finalised handed over to Legsato Langebaan on 19 March 2019

Pistol

Star

9mm

One(1)

None

Member was found guilty and discharged from the SANDF.

Pistol

Baretta

9mm

One (1)

None

Member will appear in court on the 08 April 2019.

Pistol

Z88

9mm

One (1)

None

The firearm was recovered still under investigation the two(2) civilian members that was involved was sentence to Five(5) years imprisonment.

Rifle

R 4

5.56mm

Three (3)

None

Case docket still under investigation

Rifle

R 4

5.56mm

One (1)

None

Case docket still under investigation

Pistol

Clock Pistol

9mm

None

One(1)

Accused was found guilty and fined R 3000.00 (Three Thousand Rand.)

Rifle

R 4

5.56mm

None

One(1)

Case docket to Court for decision.

Rifle

R 4

5.56mm

One(1)

None

Docket at Court suspect send for psychological evaluation.

Rifle

R 5

5.56mm

None

One(1)

Case referred back to IO for further instructions to be executed from Prosecutor at Pretoria Regional Court

Rifle

R 5

5.56mm

None

Two(2)

Case docket still under investigation

Pistol

Z88

9mm

None

Two(2)

Case docket still under investigation

Small calibre ammunition

R 5 Rifle Ammunition

5.56mm

Hundred and Fifty Five (155) Rounds

None

Awaiting report from Welkom SAPS.

Small calibre ammunition

LMG Rifle Ammunition

7.62mm

Four (4)Rounds

None

Awaiting report from Welkom SAPS.

Small calibre ammunition

R 4 Rifle ammunition

5.56mm

Sixty (60) Rounds

None

On 06 August the six accused was found not guilty at Cape Town Legsato

660 (1&2) (a)(i) (ii)(aa) (bb)(aaa)(bbb) - 1 April 2018 to current date

Weapons

Manufacture

Any other lethal objects

Action taken

 

Type

Calibre

Stolen

Lost

 

a

b

c

e

f

g

Pistol

Star

9mm

Two(2)

None

Case still under investigation.

Pistol

Star

9mm

One (1)

None

Case still under investigation

Pistol

Z 88

9mm

None

One(1)

Weapon was recovered no suspect case still under investigation

Rifle

R 4

5.56mm

None

Three(3)

Case still under investigation.

660 (1&2) (b)(i)(ii)(aa)(bb) (aaa)(bbb) - 1 April 2018 to current date

Ammunition

Manufacture

Any other lethal objects

Action taken

 

Type

Calibre

Stolen

Lost

 

a

b

c

e

f

g

Small calibre ammunition

Z88

9mm

Seven (7) Rounds

None

Case docket still under investigation

Small calibre ammunition

R4

5.56mm

None

Two Hundred and Ten (210) Rounds

Undetected not enough evidence found for prosecution

Small calibre ammunition

R4

5.56mm

Hundred and Twenty (120) Rounds

None

One member was found guilty Discharge from the SANDF

Small calibre ammunition

R 4

5.56mm

None

Two Hundred and Ten (210)

Rounds

Case reopened against one member for further investigation

01 April 2019 - NW761

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Ntlangwini, Ms EN to ask the Minister of Energy

Whether any of the companies which are building renewable energy power plants as part of the independent power producing programme have contracted the services of a certain company (name furnished); if so, in each instance, (a) what is the name of each (i) company and (ii) project and (b)(i) what services have been contracted by each and (ii) at what cost?

Reply:

a) (i) and (ii)

Yes, from the informaiton that was submitted, five of the Renewable Independent Power Producers, at the time of financial close, disclosed their intention to enter into a contract for equipment supply with Powertech.

The five projects are as follows:

Project number

Name of Project

RE_OW_0046_003

Golden Valley Wind Project

RE_OW_0046_007

Excelsior Wind Project

RE_PV_0063_012

Zolograph Investments (RF) Pty Ltd

RE_PV_0063_021

RE CAPITAL 2 (RF) PROPRIETARY LIMITED

RE_PV _0083_001

Greefspan PV Power Plant No. 2 (RF) (Pty) Ltd

IPPs bear all the construction, maintenance and operational risk of their projects and therefore the contractual relationship between the main Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) and Operation and Maintenance (O&M) contractors of the IPPs and their sub-contractors and suppliers are strictly on a commercial basis. Consequently, supplier and sub-Contractor information is not included in the Project Agreements with IPPs and therefore the information available to the Department of Energy at this time is received through optional submissions and could change according to commercial requirements of the IPP projects.

b) (i) According to the information provided, the service that was to be procured was for equipment.

(ii) Projects are evaluated on their price of which total project cost is but one contributing factor and not on the detailed breakdown of project cost elements. The Department therefore does not have the cost of the equipment supplied by this company.

01 April 2019 - NW723

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Matsepe, Mr CD to ask the Minister of Women in the Presidency

What is the (a) make, (b) model, (c) price and (d) date on which each vehicle was purchased for use by her and/or the former minister (i) in the (aa) 2016-17 and (bb) 2017-18 financial years and (ii) since 1 April 2018?

Reply:

The Department did not purchased any vehicle(s) for use by the Minister in the 2016-17, 2017-18 and 2018-19 financial years.

 

 

 

Minister on

01 April 2019 - NW340

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Tshwaku, Mr M to ask the Minister of Basic Education

Whether, with reference to the Ikhwezi Lokusa Special School in Mthatha she has been informed of the (a) general state of disrepair at the school, (b) alleged gross maladministration by the principal, (c) theft of wheelchairs and other material needed by the disabled learners, (d) alleged abuse of staff and (e) the inhumane conditions in which disabled learners are kept; if not, what steps will she take to investigate and take action; if so, what has her department done in this regard?

Reply:

A)  The National Department of Basic Education has not been informed of the general state of disrepair at the Ikhwezi Lokusa Special School in Mthatha. The matter has since been referred to the Eastern Cape Department of Education for investigation and the response will be provided as soon as it is received from the province.

01 April 2019 - NW293

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Dudley, Ms C to ask the Minister of Basic Education

(1)(a) What are the (i) regulations upon which officials at South African embassies rely to set the approval of curriculums and educational plans as a visa requirement for home-schooled children and (ii) contact details of the section within her department or provincial education departments that is dedicated to deal with the approval of curriculums and educational plans for children of foreign visitors and (b) how long does the section take to evaluate curriculums and educational plans for children of foreign visitors; (2) whether the specified section has a list of approved curriculums and educational plans; if not, what criteria do they use to evaluate curriculums and educational plans; if so, what are the relevant details; (3) whether, in instances where her department does not approve the curriculums and educational plans of the children of foreign visitors who have been home-schooled and who intend to visit South Africa, there are any mechanisms available to appeal against such a decision; (4) are foreigners who apply for a visa informed up front that their visa applications might be unsuccessful if their children are home-schooled and their curriculums and educational plans are not approved by her department?

Reply:

(1)(a)(i) Parents who home educate and are willing to register their children with the Provincial Education Departments (PEDs) in the Republic of South Africa are responsible and accountable for the education of their children. These parents, who are not citizens of this country, have already complied with the curriculum requirements of their country of origin.

(ii)The departments of education in South Africa does not deal with approval of curricula for citizens from other countries (who are not seeking citizenship in South Africa). However, they are at liberty to contact officials responsible for the implementation of the Policy on Home Education in South Africa, should they wish to do so. The contact details of the officials in South Africa are obtainable from www.education.gov.za, and are as follows:

Province

Coordinator

Tel

Email

Address

National

Ms EM Chaane

Ms LZ Brown

012 357 4105

0122 357 4106

[email protected]

[email protected]

222 Struben Street

PRETORIA

0001

Eastern Cape

Ms N Ndzunga

040 608 4186/ 4342

[email protected]

 

Steve Thswete Complex, Zone 6, Zwelitsha

Private Bag X0032 Bisho 5605

Free State

Mr MJ Ntsala

051 447 0038/ 0037

[email protected]

 

P/ Bag X 20565

BLOEMFONTEIN

9300

Gauteng

Ms C Motshwane

011 355 0631

[email protected]

 

Hollard Building (7th Floor)

P. O. Box 7710

Johannesburg

2000

KwaZulu-Natal

Ms D Motloli

033 348 6111/115

[email protected]

188 Pieter Maritz Street

PIETERMARITZBURG

3200

Limpopo

Ms M Baloyi

015 290 9382

[email protected]

 

P/ Bag X9489

POLOKWANE

0700

Mpumalanga

Dr M Pieterse

013 766 5875

[email protected]

P/Bag X 111341

NELSPRUIT

1200

Northern Cape

Mr K Mhlom

053 839 6386

[email protected]

 

P/ Bag X 5029

KIMBERLEY

8300

North West

Ms P Pule

018 389 8204

[email protected]

P/Bag X 2044

MMABATHO

2735

Western Cape

Mr D Louw

021 467 2653

[email protected]

P/ Bag X 9114

CAPE TOWN

8000

(b) In terms of the Policy on Home Education, the Head of a Provincial Education Department must take all reasonable steps to respond within 30 days after receipt of the application on the prescribed form.

(2) There is no approved list of curricula and educational plans except for the National Curriculum Statement Grades R-12 in the department. Parents are free to choose any curriculum that will be of a standard not inferior to that of basic education provided in public schools in South Africa.

(3)A parent may appeal to the MEC within 14 days of receiving a notice. The MEC should take all reasonable steps to respond to the appeal within 30 days of receiving the appeal.

(4) The Department of Basic Education does not have a mechanism for considering curricula and educational plans of foreigners who apply for a visa in South Africa.

 

01 April 2019 - NW667

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Carter, Ms D to ask the President of the Republic

Whether he intends to reprimand the Minister of Police as directed by the Public Protector for failing to ensure that protection was provided to two whistle-blowers in KwaZulu-Natal who were in danger of assassination; if not, why not; if so, what has delayed him to take action in the matter?

Reply:

The Minister of Police is taking the Public Protector’s report on review.

The Presidency has applied to intervene in the review application instituted by the Minister of Police to ask the court to stay the implementation of the remedial action until the review is determined.

01 April 2019 - NW810

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Thembekwayo, Dr S to ask the Minister of Energy

With reference to his reply to question 2476 on 4 September 2018, by what date will the final updated Integrated Resource Plan be released?

Reply:

The Draft IRP is undergoing a consultation process with Nedlac. As soon as the process is completed and subject to the outcome of Cabinet, it will then be released.

 

01 April 2019 - NW331

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Tshwaku, Mr M to ask the Minister of Basic Education

What (a) number of teachers have joined the Public Service since 1 January 1996 and (b) is the highest qualification of each specified teacher?

Reply:

PROVINCE

UNQUALIFIED

(Matric)

UNDER-QUALIFIED (Matric plus 1-2)

QUALIFIED (Matric plus 3 and more years)

Grand Total

 

REQV10

REQV11

REQV12

REQV13

REQV14

REQV15

REQV16

REQV17

 

EC

36

10

147

5 071

24 451

2 736

311

24

32 786

FS

33

17

21

1 962

10 061

1 376

228

27

13 725

GP

11

1

64

4 618

35 848

8 031

1 465

126

50 164

KZN

728

7

23

6 231

41 493

11 398

2 714

141

62 735

LP

1

 

7

3 169

20 955

1 199

275

11

25 617

MP

4

 

6

2 472

14 905

2 742

593

27

20 749

NW

   

118

2 779

11 489

1 492

306

14

16 198

NC

96

4

6

1 074

4 451

627

96

8

6 362

WC

86

11

120

1 890

14 458

2 633

487

59

19 744

Grand Total

995

50

512

29 266

178 111

32 234

6 475

437

248 080

Source: PERSAL, January 2019

01 April 2019 - NW509

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Tshwaku, Mr M to ask the Minister of Basic Education

(a) What number of (i) buildings, (ii) properties and (iii) facilities does her department currently (aa) own and (bb) rent, (b) what is the value and purpose of each (i) owned and (ii) rented property and (c)(i) for how long has each property been rented, (ii) from whom is each property rented and (iii) what is the monthly rental fee for each property?

Reply:

(a) (i) One building

(ii) None

(iii) None

(aa) None

(bb) Public Private Partnership Agreement

(b) (i) Not applicable

(ii) The value of the building is unknown and the purpose is for office accommodation for the Department of Basic Education

(c) (i) The Public Partnership Agreement is for a contract period of 25 years

(ii) The Public Private Partnership is for the Department of Basic Education

(iii) Monthly Unitary fee is R13 731 406.74 excluding VAT

01 April 2019 - NW517

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Khawula, Mr M to ask the Minister of Women in the Presidency

(a) What number of (i) buildings, (ii) properties and (iii) facilities does her Office currently (aa) own and (bb) rent, (b) what is the value and purpose of each (i) owned and (ii) rented property and (c)(i) for how long has each property been rented, (ii) from whom is each property rented and (iii) what is the monthly rental fee for each property?

Reply:

The Department of Women does not own any building and/or property. However, the Department has been renting a building at No. 36 Hamilton Street, Arcadia for oRice accommodation for the past 9 years and eleven months to date. The rental fee for the said building is R997 239.02 per month and the lease agreement with Delta expires in December 2020.

 

01 April 2019 - NW802

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Dlamini, Mr MM to ask the Minister of Energy

(1)(a) On what basis was a certain person (name furnished) removed from certain positions (details furnished) and (b) did he consult Cabinet before he took the decision to remove the person from the specified positions; (2) whether the allegations against the specified person were criminal in nature; if so, will he be pressing charges against the specified person?

Reply:

1. (a) Mr Luvo Makasi was removed from his position as Chairperson and Director of CEF following serious allegations against him that were brought to my attention. Upon considering his representations on the said allegations, I then decided to remove him from his responsibilities on the CEF Board. (b) In terms of the Memorandum of Incorporation of CEF, the removal of Directors of the Board is the prerogative of the Minister of Energy. There was no consultation with Cabinet.

2. The allegations were of a serious nature. It would be premature at this stage to go into details about the next course of action.

01 April 2019 - NW768

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Rawula, Mr T to ask the Minister of Police

What total number of (a) tenders that were advertised by (i) his department and (ii) entities reporting to him in each (i) month and (ii) province in the past 10 years required tender briefings and (b) the briefings were compulsory in each year since 2010 up into 2018?

Reply:

(a) and (b)

The total number of tenders advertised by the Civilian Secretariat for Police Service, since it was established as a separate department in 2014, is six (6). The details of the Advertisement dates and Briefing Session dates is as set out in the table below:

Bid number

DESCRIPTION

Advertisement

Date

Briefing Session

Date

CSP02/2015

CSP03/2015

CSP01/2018-2019

Appointment of a qualified Travel Agency to render Travel Management Services for the Period of 36 Months.

The appointment of a service provider/s to supply and install office Nrniture for the period of 24 months.

Appointment of a service provider to provide legal electronic resources for the Civilian Secretariat For Police Service

31 July 2015

31 July 2015

18 May 2018

12 August 2015

13 August 2015

01 June 2018

 

 

 

NATIONAL ASSEMBLY

FOR WRITTEN REPLY: QUESTION 768(a) and (b) continued

Bid number

DESCRIPTION

Advertisement Date

Briefing Session Date

CSF'02/2018-2019

CSP03/2018-2019

Appointment of a travel agency (s) to render travel management services to the Civilian Secretariat for Police Service for a period of thirty six (36) months.

Appointment of a service provider to develop Partnership Strategy & Framework for the lntersectorial Coordination & Strategic Partnership (ICPS) of the Department Civilian Secretariat for Police Service

27 July 2018

07 December 2018

14 August 2018

13 December 2018

Mr. obbertze

c\lng Chief Financial Officer (CSPS) Date: ’7 "

Reply to question 768(a) and (b) recommended / not recommended

Secretary for Police Service Date: '@

01 April 2019 - NW662

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Lekota, Mr M to ask the Minister of Energy

What (a) informed the decision to close down the Nuclear Energy Corporation of South Africa’s NTP facility and (b)(i) impact has the closure of the facility had on the availability of nuclear radioisotopes for nuclear medicine purposes in the country and (ii) is being done to rectify the situation?

Reply:

a) The National Nuclear Regulator cited safety concerns at the facility as its reason for issuing a directive to cease operations in NTP’s Radiochemical Production facility. This initially emanated from a situation in October 2017 when maintenance procedures related to calibration and certain safety protocols in the facility were not adequately followed. Hereafter, following a restricted restart of the facility in early 2018, operations ceased again in May 2018 following exceedance of certain technical specifications.

b) (i) NTP Radioisotopes SOC Ltd group of companies through its operation at Pelindaba produces Mo-99 and I-131 as active pharmaceutical ingredients (API’s) as input material to manufacture radiopharmaceutical products such as Tc-99M generators and I-131 capsules to supply almost 100% of the South African nuclear medicine market needs and selective African countries.

NTP mitigated the impact of the API plant closure on the South African nuclear medicine market by importing MO-99 and I-131 from its global supply partners. This strategy was largely successful with the exception of a few weeks during this outage when NTP’s supply partners also experienced short supply situations due to the unavailability of some nuclear reactors in the global network. Selective local nuclear medicine practices imported product directly from international suppliers during this period.

(ii) NECSA/NTP corrected the immediate safety concerns at the facility and put in place initiatives to improve safety culture and behaviour. NTP and NECSA continue to engage with the Regulator to return the facility to its safe, reliable, and full operational capacity.

01 April 2019 - NW115

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Tarabella - Marchesi, Ms NI to ask the Minister of Basic Education

(1)(a) What is the total number of (i) deaf and/or (ii) hearing-impaired learners in each province and (b) what number of the specified learners have been denied access to education due to the lack of resources; (2) how are the deaf learners in Mpumalanga accommodated in view of the fact that no schools for deaf and/or hearing-impaired learners have been built; (3) by what date does her department envisage building a school for deaf and/or hearing-impaired learners, as this issue has been a discussion point for the past two years?

Reply:

Response: (1)(a) (i) (ii)

Table 1: Number of (i) deaf and hard of hearing learners, by province, in 2018

Province

Deaf (i)

Hard of Hearing (ii)

Grand Total

Eastern Cape

722

1 819

2 541

Free State

364

285

649

Gauteng

1 305

510

1 815

KwaZulu Natal

1 359

1 090

2 449

Limpopo

494

189

683

Mpumalanga

191

138

329

North West

290

88

378

Northern Cape

98

46

144

Western Cape

935

219

1 154

Grand Total

5 758

4 384

10 142

Source: 2018 LURITS II

(1)(b) The data on the number of deaf and/or hard-of-hearing learners who may have been denied access to education due to the lack of resources is not available at the Department of Basic Education and should be solicited from Provincial Education Departments (PEDs).

(2) Deaf learners in Mpumalanga are accommodated in the following five (5) schools:

  • Marietjie Special School;
  • Wolvenkop Special School;
  • KaMagugu Special School;
  • Silondokuhle Special School; and
  • Bukhosibetfu Full Service School.

(3) The information about the date for the envisaged building of a school for Deaf and/or hard-of –hearing learners should be obtained from a province as schools are established by the Member of the Executive Council (MEC) for education in the province.

01 April 2019 - NW518

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Paulsen, Mr N M to ask the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and FisheriesQUESTION

(a) What number of (i) buildings, (ii) properties and (iii) facilities does his department currently (aa) own and (bb) rent, (b) what is the value and purpose of each (i) owned and (ii) rented property and (c)(i) for how long has each property been rented, (ii) from whom is each property rented and (iii) what is the monthly rental fee for each property?

Reply:

a) (i)(aa) buildings, (ii) properties and (iii) facilities

None. The Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries does not own any buildings, properties or facilities. The Department of Public Works’ mandate is to be the custodian of all national governments’s fixed assets which are vested under Republic of South Africa, for which other legislation does not make another department or institution responsible.

(i)(bb) buildings, (ii)(bb) properties and (iii)(bb) facilities

The Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries as a tenant is currently occupying 43 leased properties. The Department of Public Works, as custodian of office accommodation and functional accommodation in the Public Service, is leasing the properties for the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries and has entered into lease agreement with the concerned landlords.

(b) (i) Value and purpose of each owned property

The Department of Public Works will have to provide the requested information from its records, as the party to the lease agreement signed with respective landlords. The information on its Property Management Information System (PMIS), might include (e.g. Basic property description, ownership, property usage, SG diagrams, locality maps, building plans etc.)

(ii) Value and purpose of rented property

The rented properties that are being rented by the Department of Public Works for the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries are being utilised for office accommodation. The Department or Public Works will have to obtain the value of the leased properties from the concerned landlords.

c) (i) for how long has each property been rented

Refer to attached schedule

(ii) from whom is each property rented

Refer to attached schedule

(iii) what is the monthly rental fee for each property?      

Refer to attached schedule

29 March 2019 - NW582

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Maynier, Mr D to ask the Minister of Finance

(1)Whether the National Treasury is investigating the hacking of his twitter account; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, (2) whether the investigation covers the period since his appointment as Minister of Finance on 9 October 2018; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details?

Reply:

  1. No signs of hacking were found. The possibility that Minister’s twitter account may have been hacked was raised in an interview, during which the journalist asked if Minister’s twitter account had been hacked. The response was that we did not know at the time how Minister had ended up liking the tweet in question, and that we were looking into the matter.
  2. See response to question 1

29 March 2019 - NW619

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Lekota, Mr M to ask the Minister of Finance

What is the estimated tax revenue lost over the past 10 financial years due to the illicit cigarette industry?

Reply:

SARS has conducted a research study (tax gap) to estimate the loss of revenue on illicit trade of cigarette using the top-down approach for the period 2014/2015 and 2015/2016 respectively. The estimated loss of tax revenue (tax gap) was estimated at R4.1 billion and R6 billion respectively. However, SARS has not commissioned a research study to quantify the size of the illicit cigarette for the period in question, 2008/2009 – 2017/2018 financial years and as such, SARS is unable to provide an official position to that effect.

SARS is currently undertaking a scientific and evidenced-based research study to identify the businesses operating in the illicit economy with a view to quantify the size of the illicit economy. The research methodologies include both qualitative and quantitative analysis through collaboration with business, field research including a survey for data collection for all tax types. The research study further serve to solicit input from the multidisciplinary stakeholder involved in the illicit economy enforcement to ensure a collective approach is attained. The study is expected to be completed during 2021.

SARS has put measure in place to combat the illicit trade and selling of illicit cigarettes through its Customs enforcement wing and in collaboration with other law enforcement wings from the public (JCPS cluster) and the private including TISA and FITA. SARS is aware of the various studies amongst others IPSOS and Euronomics which has estimated the size of the illicit cigarettes to average R8 billion per annum however, due to the absence of our own research, SARS is unable to quantify or confirm any narrative currently in the public domain.

SARS Enforcement performance, 10 years, 2008/2009 – 2017/2018 financial year

SARS enforcement was involved in 13, 428 seizures in the past 10 years, resulting in 1.7 billion sticks of cigarettes with a Rand value of R1 041 billion calculated at an average street value of R0.60 per cigarette sticks and R1.7 billion when using the industry acceptable average value of R1.00.

29 March 2019 - NW565

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Shackleton, Mr MS to ask the Minister of Finance

Why (a) was the Large Business Unit of the SA Revenue Service disbanded and (b) is the Unit being re-established?

Reply:

a) The Large Business Centre was decentralized as part of the new operating model that was adopted by SARS in 2016. SARS was of the view that decentralization will allow large businesses to have easy access to SARS offices throughout the country and by this enhance the service offering to the sector.

b) SARS took an executive decision to re-establish the Large Business segment after conducting diagnostic studies that showed the synergies and gains achieved when the Large Business Centre was centralised. The LBC will formally commence operations on 1 April 2019.

 

29 March 2019 - NW714

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Ngwenya, Ms G to ask the Minister of Science and Technology

What is the (a) make, (b) model, (c) price (d) date on which each vehicle was purchased for use by (i) her and /or the former Minister and (ii) her Deputy (aa) in the (aaa) 2016-17 and (bbb) 2017-18 financial years and (bb) since 1 April 2018?

Reply:

Minister

Deputy Minister

(i) N/A

(ii) Audi

 

(i) N/A

(ii) Q7

 

(i) N/A

(ii) R960 140.00

 

(i) N/A

(ii) 18/05/2017

 

(aaa) N/A
(bbb) N/A

(aaa) N/A
(bbb) 18/05/2017

 

N/A

N/A

 

29 March 2019 - NW611

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Atkinson, Mr P to ask the Minister of Finance

(1) Whether (a) the National Treasury and/or (b) any entity reporting to him contracted the services of a certain company (name and details furnished) in each of the past 10 financial years; if so, what (i) number of contracts were signed, (ii) was the date on which each contract was signed, (iii) was the duration of each contract, (iv) services did the company render and (v) was the monetary value of each contract in each case; (2) whether any irregular expenditure relating to the contracts was recorded and/or condoned in each case; if so, what are the relevant details?

Reply:

NATIONAL TREASURY

  1. (a) No

(i)

Number of contracts signed

(ii)

Date on which each contract was signed

(iii)

Duration of each contract

(iv)

What services did the company render?

(v)

Monetary value of each contract in each case

Nil

One purchase order issued

Order issued on 1 June 2015

3 days

Security Services at the Cape Town International Airport for the World Economic Forum

R30 369.60

 

2. No

ASB

The Accounting Standards Board did not contract the services of BOSASA now known as GLOBAL OPERATIONS in any of the past 10 financial years to date.

CBDA

The Co-operative Banks Development Agency has never contracted the services of Bosasa now known as Global Operations.

DBSA

  1. None
  2. None

FAIS OMBUD

Inspection of the FAIS Ombud database has revealed that NO contracts were entered into with the above mentioned supplier for the financial periods ending 1 March 2007 to date.

FIC

(1) The Financial Intelligence Centre did not contract BOSASA or Global Operations for any services in any of the past 10 financial years.

(i)(ii)(iii)(iv)(v) Not applicable.

(2) Not applicable.

FSCA

The Financial Sector Conduct Authority (and the former Financial Services Board) has not contracted with the mentioned companies during the past 10 years.

GEPF

The GEPF has not contracted the services of BOSASA now known as Global Operations in the past 10 financial years.

GPAA

The GPAA has not done any business with BOSASA (GLOBAL OPERATIONS) for the said period.

IRBA

The IRBA hereby declares that no contracts were awarded to the abovementioned company in the past 10 Financial years.

LAND BANK

Land Bank has never contracted the services of Bosasa or Global Operations.

PFA

(1)(b) The Office of the Pension Funds Adjudicator has not contracted the services of Bosasa (now known as Global Operations) in the past 10 years.

(2) Not applicable.

PIC

The PIC during the last ten financial years did not contract the services of the company mentioned.

SARS

Question 1

SARS has never contracted with, BOSASA now known as GLOBAL OPERATIONS, for any security related services.

Question 2

N/A

SASRIA

For purposes of the question(s) raised above, Sasria SOC Ltd (“Sasria”) has not contracted the services of Bosasa now known as Global Operations (“Bosasa”), in each of the past ten financial years.

Whilst we have taken care, and exercised the necessary diligence in preparing the requested information, it is necessary that we highlight that, there is no information that seeks to indicate or suggest whether Bosasa was at any point directly or indirectly contracted to Sasria.

It is also common cause, that Sasria provides specialist short-term insurance products to its clients, which include but are not limited to insurance coverage from damage caused by non-political riots, public disorder, including labour disturbances, civil unrest, strikes, lockouts and terrorism, as well as loss in respect of mortgage loans. It would therefore follow, that Sasria would be in a position to have done business with Bosasa in this respect.

In the spirit of this, Sasria has therefore settled various insurance claims to Bosasa, and these are in the ordinary course of our business, and the said payments are neither services sought, nor contracts entered into, as the questions above specifically enquire on services entered into with Bosasa.

We hereby therefore, for purposes of transparency, disclose all the claims Bosasa has had with Sasria, and stress the fact that these are not services nor contracts entered into, but claims payments in the ordinary course of our business, as mandated.

Date (Payment)

Client

Service provided

Rand Value

(Excl. VAT)

Duration

Irregular Expenditure

20 March 2012

Bosasa Operations (Pty) Ltd

Insurance Claim

R 131 578.95

N/A

N/A

14 November 2012

Bosasa Operations (Pty) Ltd

Insurance Claim

R 68 774.30

N/A

N/A

18 December 2013

Bosasa Operations (Pty) Ltd

Insurance Claim

R 318 533.67

N/A

N/A

12 August 2015

Bosasa Operations (Pty) Ltd

Insurance Claim

R 2 010 495.23

N/A

N/A

TAX OMBUD

  1. The Office of the Tax Ombud did not contract any services of BOSASA now known as GLOBAL OPERATIONS in the past 10 financial years.
  2. No irregular expenditure was recorded or condoned that relates to BOSASA now known as GLOBAL OPERATIONS.

29 March 2019 - NW627

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Shivambu, Mr F to ask the Minister of Finance

Whether, with reference to his reply to question 3915 on 9 January 2019, the implementation of the Public Service Co-ordinating Bargaining Council resolution included employees in Programme One; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, (a) what total number of employees in Programme One (i) qualified and (ii) did not qualify and (b) for what reason?

Reply:

Yes, the implementation of the Public Service Co-ordinating Bargaining Council Resolution included employees in Programme 1.

(a) (i) 18 employees in Programme 1 qualified; and

(ii) 48 employees did not qualify.

(b) The DPSA Circular 4 of 2014, a Directive on the amendment to the implementation of the PSCBC Resolution 3 of 2009 and the grading of jobs/posts on salary levels 9/10 and 11/12, directed that the automatic upgrades should be implemented for employees who were appointed between 1 July 2010 and 31 July 2012, the 48 employees who did not qualify were appointed after the said date.

The National Treasury consulted with the Minister for the Public Service and Administration (MPSA) on the grading of the positions of 48 employees who were appointed on or after 1 August 2012, as per the DPSA Circular 4 of 2014. The affected positions were subsequently verified by the DPSA and retained on salary levels 9 and 11 respectively.

29 March 2019 - NW702

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Khanyile, Ms AT to ask the Minister of Higher Education and Training

What is the (a) make, (b) model, (c) price and (d) date on which each vehicle was purchased for use by (i) her and/or the former minister and (ii) her deputy and/or former deputy minister (aa) in the (aaa) 2016-17 and (bbb) 2017-18 financial years and (bb) since 1 April 2018?

Reply:

(a)-(d) The details of the vehicles purchased for use by the Minister, former Minister and Deputy and/or former Deputy Minister are provided in the tables below:

(i) (aa)

Vehicle purchased

(aaa) 2016/17

(bbb) 2017/18

(bb) Since April 2018

a) Make

None

None

Toyota Land Cruiser Prado

b) Model

None

None

2018

c) Price

None

None

R 854 006.01

d) Date Purchased

None

None

18 September 2018

(ii) (aa)

Vehicle purchased

(aaa) 2016/17

(bbb) 2017/18

(bb) Since April 2018

a) Make

BMW GT

None

None

b) Model

2016

None

None

c) Price

R 727 770.02

None

None

d) Date Purchased

3 July 2016

None

None

29 March 2019 - NW564

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Shackleton, Mr MS to ask the Minister of Finance

What (a) amount has been designated for the purposes of (i) creating jobs and (ii) addressing unemployment in the Government’s national budget for the 2019-20 financial year and (b) are the details of each programme and/or department or entity that will benefit from these designations?

Reply:

What (a) amount has been designated for the purposes of (i) creating jobs and (ii) addressing unemployment in the Government’s national budget for the 2019-20 financial year

Public employment programmes are key components of the government’s drive to alleviate poverty, inequality and unemployment in South Africa. These programmes have a large multiplier effect on vulnerable communities by combining the social, environmental and economic objectives of employment generation, income support, and asset creation. Government has allocated a total of R15.4 billion in the national budget for the 2019/20 financial year towards addressing unemployment. This is mainly comprised of two public employment programmes, namely, the Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) (R14.6 billion) and the Jobs Fund now called the Employment Creation Facility Fund (R800 million).

The table below displays the breakdown of funds designated for the purposes of creating jobs in the 2019/20 financial year.

National departments (R'000)

13 807 428

Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs

4 038 608

Environmental Affairs

4 084 367

Labour

2 289 950

National Treasury

800 073

Public Works

1 812 036

Rural Development and Land Reform

411 153

Tourism

371 241

Provincial Departments (R'000)

1 586 094

Infrastructure Development

314 634

Public Works and Transport

1 271 460

GRAND TOTAL

15 393 522

Additionally, government launched the Youth Employment Service (YES) initiative in March 2018. This is a business-led initiative supported by government. It offers a quality one-year work experience to participating youth, coupled with training (both technical and behavioural) as well as boosting the access to networks relevant for finding the next job. It is complementary with government incentives such as the Employment Tax Incentive as well as custom Broad-based Black Economic Empowerment recognition work to further bolster the programme’s impact. The YES directly contributes to employment creation but does not have a direct allocation from the government.

 

(b) What are the details of each programme and/or department or entity that will benefit from these designations?

Within the EPWP, there are two main modalities through which public employment is funded. The first is through direct budgetary allocations, where public employment is an explicit part of the purpose. The second modality is where focus on employment is not the primary or stated aim of a given programme, but where there is scope for labour-intensive work as part of the programme design. Part of the rationale for the incentive grants is to encourage public bodies to look at their programmes through this prism.

The incentive grants of the EPWP were initiated to expand job creation in specific focus areas, where labour-incentive delivery methods can be maximised. The grants are made up of the following components:

In provinces:

  • Infrastructure sector
  • Environment and culture sector

In municipalities:

  • Social sector
  • Environment and culture
  • Infrastructure

At national level:

  • Environment and culture

While each of the grants vary slightly in terms of design, they share the following purposes:

  • To strengthen job creation outcomes in specific focus areas
  • To maximise the use of labour intensive methods
  • To incentivise increased job creation efforts within public bodies by linking budget allocations from the grant to performance.
  • To use the grant to incentivise increased use if core budgets and other conditional grants for the purposes of job creation.

The EPWP is carried out by the following government departments: Labour, Public Works, National Treasury, Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Tourism, Environmental Affairs, Cooperative Governance and Rural Development and Land Reform. The Department of Public Works leads and coordinates the expanded public works programme, as articulated in government’s medium term strategic framework and the national development plan whilst the Jobs Fund is run directly by the National Treasury.

Complementing government’s broader job creation programmes, the Jobs Fund is a specific grant financing instrument that uses public funds to catalyse innovation and investment in activities that contribute to job creation initiatives and longer term employment growth. In March 2018 the Jobs Fund issued its eighth call for proposals which it hopes to complete by the first quarter of the 2019/20 financial year.

 

29 March 2019 - NW666

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Carter, Ms D to ask the Minister of Finance

Whether the Government entered into any agreement to assist the government of the Kingdom of eSwatini financially; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details of the financial assistance?

Reply:

1. The Government of South Africa has not entered into an agreement to provide the government of the Kingdom of eSwatini with financial support.

2. Moreover, should such a formal request be received, it would need to be considered within the context of the challenging macroeconomic climate as outlined in the 2019/20 Budget Review, which highlights the following challenges:

2.1 Subdued economic growth, forecast at 1.9 percent real GDP growth for 2019/20,

2.2 An increasing budget deficit (forecast to increase from 4,2 percent in 2018/19 to 4.5 percent in 2019/20); and

2.3 the resultant fiscal consolidation measures currently being undertaken by government (reduction of baselines by R50.3 billion) to ensure that public finances are returned to a sustainable path.

29 March 2019 - NW566

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Shackleton, Mr MS to ask the Minister of Finance

On what grounds is the National Treasury’s projection based that the country’s gross domestic product will grow by 1.5 percent in the 2019-20 financial year?

Reply:

Real gross domestic product (GDP) growth is expected to increase from an estimated 0.7 per cent in 2018/19 to 1.5 per cent in 2019/20. Growth is expected to be supported by stronger household spending and private sector investment.

Household spending is projected to strengthen due to gradual improvements in disposable income and credit extended to households. Employment growth is expected to remain weak in the early half of the fiscal year, although real wage growth in the private sector is expected to recover.

Investment growth is expected to remain subdued compared with historical levels, but improving over the medium term. In 2019/20, investment growth is expected to be supported by a rising need to replace worn capital, an expected improvement in certain export commodity prices, and a gradual recovery in business confidence.

The main risks to the economic outlook for 2019/20 concerns Eskom and the potential impact that ineffective implementation of its reconfiguration could have on capital flows; the level of the exchange rate; and investor confidence. Other near-term domestic risks include the potential for disruptive load-shedding, prolonged industrial action and whether a hesitance to investment continues well beyond political events scheduled this year. Government has made progress on restoring policy certainty with many measures being implemented or prepared for implementation. Improved traction on the reform agenda could increase growth, if reforms are well-received by investors and businesses.

Global risks include an escalation of global trade frictions that lead to financial market volatility and undermine international trade and investment. If trade disputes are resolved, the resulting improvement in business and investor sentiment can support global growth. Slower growth in key export markets can further pressure demand for South Africa’s exports while global financial markets remain vulnerable to uncertainties surrounding Brexit and potential banking sector risks in Europe.