Questions and Replies
11 March 2019 - NW12
Singh, Mr N to ask the Minister of Health
(a) What are the details of the guidelines that have been issued by the SA Health Products Regulatory Authority in respect of greenhouse requirements for the granting of a medical cannabis licence and (b) is there a limit on the amount of medicinal cannabis that can be (i) grown, (ii) cultivated and (iii) manufactured in terms of current licencing regulations?
Reply:
a) Granting of the cultivation license of cannabis for medicinal use in SA is not limited to greenhouse cultivation. Cultivation can take place in various settings either, indoor or outdoor. The applicant should meet the good agricultural practices as determined by the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF) for food producing plants intended for human consumption. Measures to be considered during cultivation include but are not limited to:
• Soil and fertilizer or alternative growth medium/ substrate
• The reliance on irrigation
• The appropriate use of approved herbicides and pesticides
The applicant should ensure that crop integrity is maintained. This will ensure the correct quality control and identification of specific marker compounds at pre-determined concentrations for the Cannabis species. The applicant should ensure that cross-pollination of outdoor crops or where an enclosed air filtration system is not present have appropriate minimisation strategies in place. Furthermore, volunteer plants or rogue plants should be eradicated to ensure that the permitted crop size is not contaminated.
Security arrangements deployed at the proposed site will form an integral part of the conditions to be considered prior to the SAHPRA licence being issued and the Department of Health permit being granted. In addition, manufacturing of the products must be done in line with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) applicable to medicines which are further described in the SAHPRA Guideline, Guide to Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) for Medicines in South Africa. Applicants are invited to scrutinise specifically Annexure 7 which deals with the agricultural aspects relating to the production of starting materials derived from a plant.
(b) No limit has been determined yet. The applicant has to state in the application the size of the land to be cultivated which is linked to the off take agreement which have to be in place between the applicant and their customers. The customers will also be assessed for the suitability of handling the product.
The quantity required by the applicant as reflected in the off take agreements will then be used to determine the country requirements of medicinal cannabis which will eventually be used to feed into the International Narcotics Control Board (INCB) quota. INCB is an international body responsible for the control of narcotics and psychotropic substances which are required for therapeutic and research purposes.
END.
11 March 2019 - NW108
Dreyer, Ms AM to ask the Minister of Health
With reference to the reply of the Minister of Environmental Affairs to question 3618 on 14 December 2018, (a) what plans are in place to ban microbeads in the country and (b) by what date will the ban come into effect?
Reply:
The regulations related to the labelling, advertising and cosmetics made in terms of the Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act, 1972 (Act 54 of 9172) were published for comment. SAHPRA has reviewed the comments submitted by various stakeholders, including those made by the Department of Environmental Affairs, on the harms and banning of microbeads in cosmetics. The updated evidence and motivations provided on microbeads in rinse-off cosmetics and the stance of the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the EU were reviewed and taken into account. The Authority has made a decision to ban the use of microbeads in rinse-off cosmetics, in line with global regulatory jurisdictions. The banning of microbeads in rinse-off cosmetics will follow a phased out approach, taking effect 18-24 months from the date of publication of the regulations.
END.
11 March 2019 - NW53
Thembekwayo, Dr S to ask the Minister of Human Settlements
NAAONALA&SEMBLY QUESMOMPORKWTENREPLY QUESTION NUMBER: S3 [NW58EI DATE OF PUBLICATION: 07 FEBRUARY 301f I) what number of informal settlements ate there in each province? 38Y3. Dr SS TBEBEIWAVO (££'P) to ask tbe J\EaIeter of Rumazi Settlezaeats. what number of informal settlements ate there in each province7 NW53E Number of infomial settlements in mch province are as follows: Eastern Cape: 305 Free Statn: 153 Gauteng: 710 Kwaztilu Natal: 248 Limpopo: 90 Mpumalanga: 268 Northeni Capa: II I North West: 172 Western Cape: 643 The datus is as at October 2017, based on information provided by Provinces and some Metropolitan municipalities, at well as information gathered by the Department during the informal settlement assessments, categorisatioll and development of the PBradin8 plm8
Reply:
(1) Number of infomial settlements in mch province are as follows:
a) Eastern Cape: 305
b) Limpopo: 90
c) Mpumalanga: 268
d) Kwaztilu Natal: 248
e) Gauteng: 710
f) Free Statn: 153
g) Northen Cape:111
h) North West: 172
h) Western Cape: 643
The datus is as at October 2017, based on information provided by Provinces and some Metropolitan municipalities, at well as information gathered by the Department during the informal settlement assessments, categorisation and development of the upgrading plans.
11 March 2019 - NW44
Khawula, Mr M to ask the Minister of Women in the Presidency
Whether, in light of the e€orts to combat gender-based violence, her department intends to (a) introduce amendments to existing legislation and/or (b) propose any new legislation in order to curb the scourge of gender-based violence; if not, what is the position in this regard, if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
Government needs to adopt a transformative approach to programming for women’s access to justice. This includes developing interventions to challenge underlying socio-cultural norms and contexts of inequality that perpetuate discrimination against women, enable and normalise Gender Based Violence (GBV) as we have recently seen with the Omotoso trial.
During the trial, the Department of Women (DOW) made a commitment to revisit the Sexual Offences Act, the Domestic Violence Act and the Criminal Procedures Act. This will be done in conjunction with the relevant lead department(s), in an e€ort to strengthen these laws in order to protect women.
The amendments will seek to invest in strengthening justice systems to investigate and prosecute Sexual and Gender Based Violence (SGBV) cases effectively; as well as invest in strengthening data collection systems, so that there is clarity on the extent and depth of the problem.
Domestic violence is currently not recorded by the police as a specific crime category; when cases of domestic violence are reported to the police, they are recorded under a range of diFerent categories such as assault, assault Grievous Bodily Harm (GBH), malicious damage to property, pointing a firearm, murder etc. In 2017/18 women were victims of the following:
- Murder 2930
- Total sexual offences 36 731
- Attempted murder 3554
- Assault with intent to inflict grievous bodily harm 53 263
- Common assault 81 142
However, merely knowing the number of contact crimes perpetrated against women and/or children does not give us enough intormaGonto understandtheextentandcomplexiGesot domestic violence in South Africa. Even though the 2018 SAPS report indicates a list of domestic violence statistics, this is not the true reflection of the magnitude of domestic violence as most police stations still do not indicate a domestic relationship when cases of assault are reported. It has been estimated that abused woman stay in an abusive relationship for an average period of 10.5 years before seeking outside assistance.
Although the Domestic Violence Act 116 of 1998 requires police stations to record incidents of domestic violence in a register, compliance is minimal: the last compliance audit conducted by the Civilian Secretariat for Police (CSP) in 2014 found that only two of the 145 police stations under audit were fully compliant to the Act, a mere 1.40/ of the sample size.
South Africa played a historical role in pushing for the promotion and protection of the human rights of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered, and intersex, queer, asexual and other (LGBTIQA+) community. It is the first African country to recognise same sex marriages.
However, the LGBTIQA+ community in South Africa continue to experience widespread discrimination, harassment and violence, despite the Constitution guaranteeing their rights to safety; and regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity. Lesbians and gay men are raped to 'make them straight’ or to 'correct’ their sexual orientation. Although there are no accurate statistics for these hate-crimes, it is estimated that more than ten lesbians are raped or gang-raped weekly and at least 500 lesbians become victims of corrective rape annually. Once again, crimes of violence against LGBTIQA+ people are oXen under reported due to fear of secondary victimisation by the police and other service providers because of their sexual orientation. The government established a task team in 2011 to develop a legal framework to end violence and discrimination against LGBTIQA+ people. However, there is a lack of information regarding progress made by the task team and its programme and strategies to end this violence.
In trying to address Sexual and Gender Based Violence (SGBV), we need more detailed recording, analysis and dissemination of disaggregated statistics on sexual and domestic violence, so that SGBV can be tracked methodically and responded to e€ectively. There should also be a shift in focus from the reduction of sexual and domestic violence crimes reported to the police, to encouraging prevention, protection and reporting; and providing quality services to all victims of these crimes. This will necessitate a change in how police performance is measured.
The amendment of the above legislations to institute these changes is therefore necessary. Coupled with this, strategies to improve enforcement and to change social norms and attitudes need to be strengthened if we are to see effective improvement in the management of gender based violence.
Approved by the Minister on
MINISTRY IN THE PRESIDENCY: WOMEN REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA
11 March 2019 - NW96
De Freitas, Mr MS to ask the Minister of Transport
(1)With reference to the reply to question 643 on 22 March 2018, what is the total (a) financial loss and (b) number of train coaches that were lost to (i) Metrorail and (ii) Shosholoza Meyl due to (aa) aging stock, (bb) vandalism, (cc) derailment and accidents and (dd) theft since 1 April 2018; (2) what is the total amount spent on the (a) maintenance of existing train coaches and (b) purchasing of new train coaches for Metrorail and Shosholoza Meyl since April 2018?
Reply:
1. With reference to the reply to question 643 on 22 March 2018, the total (a) financial loss and (b) number of train coaches that were lost to (i) Metrorail and (ii) Shosholoza Meyl due to (aa) aging stock, (bb) vandalism, (cc) derailment and accidents and (dd) theft since 1 April 2018 are as follow:
Metrorail (i) |
Shosholoza Meyl (ii) |
Total |
|
(a) Total Financial Loss |
R624,905,000 |
R11,624,296 |
R636,529,296 |
(b) |
|||
(aa) Total coaches/locomotives lost due aging rolling stock |
0 Coaches |
0 Locomotives 613 Coaches |
0 Locomotives 613 Coaches |
(bb) Total coaches/locomotives lost due vandalism including theft and exclude coaches/locomotives waiting for quotations |
127 Coaches |
5 Locomotives 24 Coaches |
5 Locomotives 151 Coaches |
(cc) Total coaches/locomotives lost due to derailments and accidents |
262 Coaches |
0 Locomotives 9 Coaches |
0 Locomotives 271 Coaches |
(dd) Theft |
550 Coaches |
0 Locomotives 0 Coaches |
0 Locomotives 550 Coaches |
2. The total amount spent on the (a) maintenance of existing train coaches and (b) purchasing of new train coaches for Metrorail and Shosholoza Meyl since April 2018, is:
Metrorail (i) |
Shosholoza Meyl |
Total |
|
(a) maintenance of existing train coaches |
R452,000,000 |
R273,733,363 |
R725,733,363 |
General Overhaul of existing coaches (heavy maintenance) |
R1,102,000,000 |
R390,707,154 |
R1,492,707,154 |
(b) Purchase of new 6 car trains from Gibela |
R220,280,535 |
R0 |
R220,280,535 |
11 March 2019 - NW104
Waters, Mr M to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation
(1)Whether, with reference to his reply to question 353 for oral reply on 21 November 2018, he will furnish Mr M Waters with copies of the results of each water quality test conducted for each month during 2018 by the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality; (2) which of the specified water quality tests failed to meet minimum standards?
Reply:
1. The response provided on 21 November 2018 to question 353 by the Department was adequately responded to. The Department monitors the data that is uploaded on the Integrated Regulatory Information System (IRIS) by both the Water Services Authority and Water Services Provider. Refer to the tables below for the compliance results for 2018:
Microbiological: Acute Health
Months |
Compliance |
Failures |
Samples |
January |
98.9% |
4 |
378 |
February |
99.7% |
1 |
351 |
March |
97.6% |
9 |
369 |
April |
98.3% |
6 |
353 |
May |
99.7% |
1 |
379 |
June |
>99.9% |
0 |
398 |
July |
99.5% |
2 |
386 |
August |
>99.9% |
0 |
392 |
September |
>99.9% |
0 |
383 |
October |
99.7% |
1 |
392 |
November |
99.7% |
1 |
390 |
December |
99.4% |
2 |
343 |
Total |
99.4% |
27 |
4 514 |
Chemical: Acute Health
Months |
Compliance |
Failures |
Samples |
January |
>99.9% |
0 |
101 |
February |
>99.9% |
0 |
92 |
March |
>99.9% |
0 |
92 |
April |
>99.9% |
0 |
84 |
May |
>99.9% |
0 |
88 |
June |
>99.9% |
0 |
96 |
July |
>99.9% |
0 |
92 |
August |
>99.9% |
0 |
92 |
September |
>99.9% |
0 |
88 |
October |
>99.9% |
0 |
92 |
November |
>99.9% |
0 |
92 |
December |
>99.9% |
0 |
80 |
Total |
>99.9% |
0 |
1 089 |
Chemical: Chronic Health
Months |
Compliance |
Failures |
Samples |
January |
>99.9% |
1 |
1 068 |
February |
>99.9% |
0 |
981 |
March |
>99.9% |
0 |
1 016 |
April |
>99.9% |
0 |
960 |
May |
>99.9% |
0 |
1 026 |
June |
>99.9% |
0 |
1 087 |
July |
>99.9% |
0 |
1 053 |
August |
>99.9% |
0 |
1 064 |
September |
>99.9% |
0 |
1 032 |
October |
>99.9% |
0 |
1 063 |
November |
>99.9% |
1 |
1 062 |
December |
>99.9% |
0 |
934 |
Total |
>99.9% |
2 |
12 346 |
Chemical -Non Health: Aesthetic
Months |
Compliance |
Failures |
Samples |
January |
99.5% |
3 |
293 |
February |
97.7% |
12 |
286 |
March |
95.8% |
23 |
289 |
April |
95.9% |
21 |
274 |
May |
96.0% |
22 |
287 |
June |
97.9% |
12 |
297 |
July |
99.8% |
1 |
295 |
August |
>99.9% |
0 |
294 |
September |
>99.9% |
0 |
292 |
October |
>99.9% |
0 |
297 |
November |
>99.9% |
0 |
303 |
December |
>99.9% |
0 |
271 |
Total |
98.6% |
94 |
314 |
Operational
Months |
Compliance |
Failures |
Samples |
January |
98.8% |
19 |
1 524 |
February |
99.1% |
13 |
1 428 |
March |
98.9% |
16 |
1 487 |
April |
99.2% |
11 |
1 418 |
May |
99.5% |
8 |
1 531 |
June |
99.7% |
4 |
1 596 |
July |
99.1% |
14 |
1 569 |
August |
99.9% |
2 |
1 591 |
September |
99.5% |
7 |
1 553 |
October |
99.4% |
10 |
1 585 |
November |
99.6% |
7 |
1 581 |
December |
99.4% |
9 |
1 392 |
Total |
99.3% |
120 |
|
2. None, the water quality test as provided above proves that there were no tests that failed to meet minimum standards as they are well above 95% for each test conducted during 2018.
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11 March 2019 - NW101
Shackleton, Mr MS to ask the Minister of Police
What number of (a) cases of (i) murder, (ii) rape, (iii) housebreaking, (iv) carjacking, (v) theft of motor vehicles, (vi) house robbery and (vii) drug-related crimes were reported at the Temba Police Station, (b) such cases were sent to court and (c) convictions were obtained for the specified cases in the past three financial years?
Reply:
(a)
Number of Cases Reported at the Temba Police Station
2016 |
2017 |
2018 |
|
(i) Murder |
62 |
55 |
73 |
(ii) Rape |
203 |
182 |
156 |
(iii) Housebreaking |
1 048 |
880 |
776 |
(iv) Carjackinh |
134 |
98 |
107 |
(v) Theft of motor vehlcle |
193 |
124 |
130 |
(vi) House robbery |
122 |
134 |
4 33 |
(vii) Drug -related crimes |
1 636 |
1 968 |
2 428 |
(b)
Number of Cases to Court |
|||
2016 |
2017 |
2018 |
|
(i) Murder |
30 |
32 |
29 |
(ii) Rape |
101 |
100 |
109 |
(iii) Housebreaking |
159 |
110 |
106 |
(iv) Carjacking |
10 |
5 |
5 |
(v) Theft of motor vehicle |
16 |
5 |
9 |
(vii) (vi) House robbery |
15 |
10 |
17 |
Drug-related crimes |
1 645 |
1 968 |
2 430 |
(c)
Number of Cases wlth Convlctlone |
|||
2016 |
2017 |
2018 |
|
(i) Murder |
15 |
23 |
11 |
(ii) Rape |
17 |
23 |
18 |
(lii) Housebreaking |
22 |
29 |
11 |
(iv) Carjacking |
0 |
1 |
2 |
(v) Theft of motor vehicle |
1 |
1 |
1 |
cvi) House robbery |
1 |
5 |
4 |
(vii) Drug-related crimes |
664 |
226 |
266 |
Reply to question 101 recommended/ d•
KJ SI (SOEG)
Date: t i› »- i ›
Reply to question 101 approved/
R OF POLICE BH CELE, MP
Date:
GENERAL AFRICAN POLICE SERVICE
11 March 2019 - NW23
Mente-Nkuna, Ms NV to ask the Minister of Human Settlements
What number of RDP houses has her department had to (a) repair and/or (b) rebuild
Reply:
According to information we have received from Provincial Departments of Human Settlements and Local Municipalities as at December 2018 we had repaired or re-built a total of 49 745 state subsidy (post-1994) houses.
The details of these interventions per province are:
PROVINCE |
NUMBER OF HOUSES REPAIRED OR RE-BUILT |
EASTERN CAPE |
25 640 |
FREE STATE |
2 513 |
GAUTENG |
6 050 |
KWAZULU-NATAL |
6 011 |
LIMPOPO |
124 |
MPUMALANGA |
605 |
NORTHERN CAPE |
2 860 |
NORTH WEST |
2 600 |
WESTERN CAPE |
3 342 |
TOTAL |
49 745 |
11 March 2019 - NW63
Thembekwayo, Dr S to ask the Minister of Health
(1)Whether he has been informed that he 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 him true; (2) whether he 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. No, I was neither informed, nor did I ever see or hear anywhere where Agrizzi implicates me in any testimony made under oath. However I saw somewhere on social media a list said to have been released by Agrizzi, whereby it says I contacted Bosasa and made enquiries about some systems or services they offer.
The statement that I contacted Bosasa is in fact false. I never contacted Bosasa. What happened was that the former Mayor of Mogale City, Mr Mpho Nawa, contacted me in 2015 and informed me that he had been invited by a company in Mogale City where he is Mayor, to go and view Hospital Information Management systems. He said he told them that he understood nothing about health information systems and at any rate had no jurisdiction over hospitals.
The Mayor then invited me to visit that company. On arrival I discovered that the company was in fact Bosasa. I had thought that Bosasa was only a catering company. But I found out there when they then showed me the systems, that they do many other things, other than catering. However regardless of their systems I was definitely not interested in getting the Department of Health involved with them in any other way because I read lots of stories about their irregularities with the catering contract in Correctional Services.
2. No, I declared nothing because I received nothing in the form of a gift or financial benefit or any other way from Bosasa.
END.
11 March 2019 - NW45
Tshwaku, Mr M to ask the Minister of Police
What (a) is the number of vacancies in the SA Police Service in each province and (b) are the details of each vacant position in each province?
Reply:
The National Commissioner of the South African Police Service (SAPS), recently approved a rationalised organisational structure and is in the process of matching and placing employees, in terms of the structure. As a result, the (a) number of vacancies in the SA Police Service, in each province and (b) details of each vacant position in each province can only be determined after the matching and placing of the employees has been concluded.
Reply to question 45 recommended/
TIQ CO
LE (SOEG)
GENERAL
ER: TH AFRICAN POLICE SERVICE
Reply to question 45 approved/
MI R OF POLICE BH CELE, MP
Date:
11 March 2019 - NW11
Singh, Mr N to ask the Minister of Health
(1)What (a) is the number of Medical Cannabis Licences that were issued to date and (b) are the names of the applicants and/or entities that were issued with licences; (2) what were the reasons for the delay to issue licences if none have been issued as applications have been opened since November of 2017 under the auspices of the Medicines Control Council, which is now the SA Health Products Regulatory Authority
Reply:
(1) (a) None;
(b) N/A
(2) Reasons for non issue of licences
Readiness of applicants – lack of Standard Operation Procedures (SOPs), lack of Quality Management Systems to be employed at their facilities, applicants do not have plans of where and to whom they are going to sell their produce, lack of basic security features. All these findings and other deficiencies of applications have been communicated to the applicants to address.
END.
11 March 2019 - NW102
Shackleton, Mr MS to ask the Minister of Police
What number of (a) cases of (i) murder, (ii) rape, (iii) housebreaking, (iv) carjacking, (v) theft of motor vehicles, (vi) house robbery and (vii) drug-related crimes were reported at the Hammanskraal Police Station, (b) such cases were sent to court and (c) convictions were obtained for the specified cases in the past three financial years?
Reply:
(a)
Number of Cases Reported at the Hammanskraal Polica Station
2016 2017 2018
(i) Murder 283 263 280
ii |
Rape |
10 |
13 |
16 |
iii |
Housebreakin |
45 |
41 |
38 |
iv |
Carjcking |
357 |
270 |
283 |
(v) |
Theft of motor vehicle |
20 |
11 |
19 |
vi |
House Robber |
45 |
45 |
34 |
{vii) |
Drug-related crimes |
22 |
31 |
44 |
(b) |
||||
Number of Cases to Court |
||||
” ““”“ |
2016 |
2017 ” |
2018 |
|
i |
Murder |
5 |
8 |
5 |
ii |
Rape |
0 |
0 |
0 |
lii |
Housebreaking |
31 |
31 |
29 |
lv |
Carjacking |
2 |
0 |
0 |
(v) |
Theft of motor vehicle |
0 |
0 |
0 |
(vi) |
House robbery |
7 |
0 |
0 |
(vii) |
Drug relatedcrimes |
720 |
745 |
628 |
Numher of Cases with Convictions |
||||
2016 |
2017 |
2048 |
||
(i) Murder |
3 |
0 |
0 |
|
(ii) Rape |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
(iii) Housebreaking |
3 |
3 |
2 |
|
(iv) Carjacking |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
(vg Theft of motor vehicle |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
(vi) House robbery |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
(vli) Drug-related crimes |
170 |
101 |
49 |
Reply to question 102 recommended/
Reply to question 102 approved/n
MINISTER OF POLICE BH CELE, MP
Date: 6 @
GENERAL
UTH AFRICAN POLICE SERVICE
11 March 2019 - NW51
Mulaudzi, Adv TE to ask the Minister of Police
What number of police reservists (a) are currently employed by the SA Police Service and (b) have been employed full time since 1 January 2010?
Reply:
a) The South African Police Service (SAPS), currently, has a total of 10 379 police reservists. It needs to be mentioned that the SAPS does not employ reservists, as they serve on a voluntary basis.
b) Since 1 January 2010, a total of 8 306 reservists have been utilised on a full- time basis.
Reply to question 51 recommendad/
LE (SOEG)
Reply to question 51 approved/
MINIST OF POLICE BH CELE, MP
Date:
GENERAL TH AFRICAN POLICE SERVICE
08 March 2019 - NW130
Bergman, Mr D to ask the Minister of Higher Education and Training
With reference to the reply of the Minister of Public Service and Administration to question 3797 on 21 December 2018, what was the total expenditure incurred by her department relating to the travel privileges contained in the 2007 Ministerial Handbook of former (a)(i) Ministers and (ii) their spouses, (b)(i) Deputy Ministers and (ii) their spouses, (c) Ministers’ widows or widowers and (d) Deputy Ministers’ widows or widowers (i) in each of the past five financial years and (ii) since 1 April 2018?
Reply:
The Department of Higher Education and Training is not responsible for the payment of travel privileges as contained in the 2007 Ministerial Handbook regarding former political beneficiaries in terms of Chapter 10 of the Handbook (Annexure A) travel privileges are administered and paid for by Parliament and the Secretary of Parliament may accordingly be approached or contacted for the provision of relevant details and administration relevant to these privileges.
In terms of Chapter 9, Paragraph2.2.1 approved travel expenditure defined within the application parameters of “special privileges” for former Ministers, Deputy Ministers and their spouses respectively, are indicated as follows:
(a)(i) Minister, Dr B Nzimande:2017/18 financial year – R92 328 – 00; and
Minister, Prof HB Mkhize: 2017/18 financial year – R47 472 – 00
(a)(ii) None
(b)(i) None
(ii) None
©(i) None
(d)(i) None
(ii) None
08 March 2019 - NW389
Lees, Mr RA to ask the Minister of Telecommunications, Postal Services and Communications
What (a) amount did (i) her department and (ii) each entity reporting to her borrow from any entity in the People’s Republic of China (aa) in each of the past three financial years and (bb) since 1 April 2018, (b) is the name of the lender of each loan, (c) conditions are attached to each loan and (d) are the repayment periods for each loan?
Reply:
The departments and entities have advised me as follows:
The departments of Communications and Telecommunications and Postal Services as well as entities that report to me have not borrowed any money from the People’s Republic of China.
_____________________________
Ms. Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams, MP
Minister
Date:
08 March 2019 - NW18
Mhlongo, Mr P to ask the Minister of Police
With reference to his reply to question 2171 on 11 July 2018, what is the (a) rank and (b) number of police officers at each police station in each province?
Reply:
Detailed information (per station and per salary level/rank) as per annexure.
Salary levels relate to the following ranks:
SALARY LEVEL |
RANK |
Salary Level 13 |
Brigadier |
Salary Level 12 |
Colonel |
Salary Level 10 |
Lieutenant Colonel |
Salary Level 8 |
Captain |
Salary Level 7 |
Warrant Officer |
Salary Level 6 |
Sergeant |
Salary Level S |
Constable |
Salary Level 1-4 |
Student Constable |
Summary of information requested below:
POLICE SERVICE ACT PERSONNEL AT STATIONS: JANUARY 2019 (PERSAP)
TOTAL POL ACT |
|
WESTERN CAPE |
13318 |
EASTERN CAPE |
11497 |
NORTHERN CAPE |
4390 |
FREE STATE |
6823 |
KWAZULU-NATAL |
15414 |
NORTH WEST |
5330 |
MPUMALANGA |
6199 |
LIMPOPO |
6775 |
GAUTENG |
22146 |
TOTAL: |
91892 |
TOTAL PROV's: |
TOTAL POL ACT |
15 |
0 |
14 |
0 |
13 |
119 |
12 |
584 |
11 |
0 |
10 |
2295 |
9 |
0 |
8 |
7514 |
7 |
17426 |
6 |
18333 |
5 |
44404 |
4 |
1 |
3 |
5 |
2 |
0 |
1 |
1211 |
TOTAL: |
91892 |
KWAZULU-NATAL |
TOTAL POL ACT |
15 |
0 |
14 |
0 |
13 |
18 |
12 |
101 |
11 |
0 |
10 |
385 |
9 |
0 |
8 |
1289 |
7 |
3135 |
6 |
3182 |
5 |
6957 |
4 |
0 |
3 |
0 |
2 |
0 |
1 |
347 |
TOTAL: |
15414 |
WESTERN CAPE |
TOTAL POL ACT |
15 |
0 |
14 |
0 |
13 |
18 |
12 |
82 |
11 |
0 |
10 |
349 |
9 |
0 |
8 |
1122 |
7 |
1909 |
6 |
3S71 |
5 |
6265 |
4 |
0 |
3 |
2 |
2 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
TOTAL: |
13318 |
NORTH WEST |
TOTAL POL ACT |
15 |
0 |
14 |
0 |
13 |
5 |
12 |
30 |
11 |
0 |
10 |
123 |
9 |
0 |
8 |
434 |
7 |
1158 |
6 |
995 |
5 |
2575 0 |
4 |
|
3 |
0 |
2 |
0 |
1 |
10 |
TOTAL: |
5330 |
EASTERN CAPE |
TOTAL POL ACT |
15 |
0 |
14 |
0 |
13 |
8 |
12 |
61 |
11 |
0 |
10 |
263 |
8 |
871 |
7 |
2560 |
6 |
2328 |
5 |
5393 |
4 |
0 |
3 |
2 |
2 |
0 |
1 |
11 |
TOTAL: |
11497 |
MPUMALANGA |
TOTAL POL ACT |
15 |
0 |
14 |
0 |
13 |
7 |
12 |
36 |
11 |
0 |
10 |
132 |
8 |
461 |
7 |
846 |
6 |
1439 |
5 |
3152 |
4 |
0 |
3 |
0 |
2 |
0 |
1 |
126 |
TOTAL: |
6199 |
NORTHERN CAPE |
TOTAL POL ACT |
15 |
0 |
14 |
0 |
13 |
4 |
12 |
17 |
11 |
0 |
10 |
68 |
9 |
0 |
8 |
244 |
7 |
608 |
6 |
1024 |
5 |
2218 |
4 |
0 |
3 |
1 |
2 |
0 |
1 |
206 |
TOTAL: |
4390 |
LIMPOPO |
TOTAL POL ACT |
15 |
0 |
14 |
0 |
13 |
6 |
12 |
38 |
11 |
0 |
10 |
156 |
9 |
0 |
8 |
645 |
7 |
1763 |
6 5 |
1231 |
2935 |
|
4 |
0 |
3 |
0 |
2 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
TOTAL: |
6775 |
FREE STATE |
TOTAL POL ACT |
15 |
0 |
14 |
0 |
13 |
6 |
12 |
30 |
11 |
0 |
10 |
122 |
9
|
0 |
8 |
447 |
7 |
1693 |
6 |
949
|
5 |
3384 |
4 |
0 |
3 |
0 |
2 |
0 |
1 |
192 |
TOTAL: |
6823 |
GAUTENG |
TOTAL POL ACT |
15 |
0 |
14 |
0 |
13 |
47 |
12 |
189 |
11 |
0 |
10 |
697 |
9 |
0 |
8 |
2001 |
7 |
37S4 |
6 |
3614 |
5 |
11525 |
4 |
1 |
3 |
0 |
2 |
0 |
1 |
318 |
TOTAL: |
22146 |
LIEUTENANT GENERAL ISIONAL COMMISSIONER: PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT
NTSHIEA
Reply to question 18 recommended
\ LIEUTENANT GENERAL
DEPUTY NATI L COM ISSIONER: HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT BC MGWENYA
Reply to question 18 recommended/
NE
E (S EG)
GENERAL H AFRICAN POLICE SERVICE
Reply to question 18 approved/
OF POLICE BH CELE, MP
Date: @ @
08 March 2019 - NW480
Mashabela, Ms N to ask the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation
(1)Whether her department has been kept informed of the investigation of the murder and attempted murder of Mr Patrick Karegeya and Mr Faustin Kayumba Nyamwasa in Gauteng allegedly at the hands of the Rwandan government in clear violation of the Republic’s sovereignty and rule of law; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details; (2) whether her department is (a) aware of the individuals who were involved in the specified murder and attempted murder and (b) working on declaring the persons involved persona non grata in the event that they are diplomats; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
(1) Yes, Honourable Member, we have been kept informed of the investigation on the death of Col Patrick Karegeya who was found dead in a hotel room at Michelangelo Towers in Sandton on 31 December 2013. The National Prosecuting Authority and the Hawks are handling the matter to the extent that the case was recently submitted to the magistrate for an inquest.
(2) The Honourable Member would recall that on 6 March 2014 following the attempted assassination of Gen. Faustin Kayumba Nyamwasa, our Government declared three Rwandan diplomats and one Burundian diplomat persona non grata and expelled them from South Africa, for illegal activities inconsistent with their diplomatic work which was in violation of Article 41 of the Vienna Convention and Article 9 of the Diplomatic Immunities and Privileges Act. Our Government took that decision based on evidence from our security agencies pointing to the involvement of these diplomats in illegal activities.
08 March 2019 - NW421
Lekota, Mr M to ask the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation
What reasons informed the recall of a certain person (name and details furnished)?
Reply:
Honourable Member, the official referred to in your question is amongst a number of officials from the Department of State Security whose expertise are required back home. The Minister of State Security requested me to release them and in the interests of our country, I acceded to her request.
08 March 2019 - NW383
Van Damme, Ms PT to ask the Minister of Telecommunications, Postal Services and Communications
(a) What digital projects are rolled out on community media, (b) on what date were the projects rolled out, (c) in which provinces were the projects rolled out and (d) at what cost were the projects rolled out?
Reply:
I have been advised by the Department of Communications as follows:
The Media Development and Diversity Agency (MDDA) has provided funds for websites for its print and broadcast projects through supporting the rollout of two digital news projects, as follows:
a) Name of digital project |
b) Date project rolled out (funded) |
c) Province in which project rolled out |
d) Cost at which the projects were rolled out (MDDA funding) |
Joburg Post Online |
2016/2017 |
Gauteng |
R 825,200.00 |
Kleva Nkeva Online www.clevankeva.co.za |
2017/2018 |
Eastern Cape |
R 935,979.00 |
_____________________________
Ms. Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams, MP
Minister
Date: 08/03/2019
08 March 2019 - NW219
Stubbe, Mr DJ to ask the Minieter of Police
What number of (a) murders were reported at the Norkem Park Police Station in the (i) 2015-16, (ii) 2016-17 and (iii) 2017-18 financial years and (b) the specified murders resulted in a successful conviction; (2) what number of (a) women and (b) children were murder victims?
Reply:
NW229E
(1)(a) The number of murders, which were reported at the Norkem Park Police Station, is as follows:
2015/2016 |
2016/2017 |
2017/2018 |
8 |
11 |
9 |
(1)(b) The number of murders, which resulted in successful convictions, is as follows:
2015/2016 |
2016/2017 |
2017/2018 |
|||
CAS Number |
Conviction |
CAS Number |
Conviction |
CAS Number |
Conviction |
222/02/2015 |
Life imprisonment |
158/05/2016 |
Found guilty and declared a patient of the State. |
None |
Not applicable |
2)(a)(b) The number of women and children, who were murder victims, is as follows:
2015/2016 |
2016/2017 |
2017/2018 |
|||
Women |
Children |
Women |
Children |
Women |
Children |
3 |
0 |
2 |
0 |
4 |
0 |
Reply to question 219 recommended/
GENERAL AFRICAN POLICE SERVICE
Date: 2fifg -gj- j $
Reply to question 219 approved/
MI TER OF POLICE BH’CELE, MP
Date: @
08 March 2019 - NW103
Shackleton, Mr MS to ask the Minister of Police
What is the current status of the investigation into certain cases (details furnished) that were opened at the Temba Police Station in Gauteng; (2) whether any suspects have been (a) questioned and/or (b) arrested; if not, in each case, why not; if so, what are the relevant details in each case; (3) what are the names of the investigating officer(s) that was or were assigned to investigate the charges; (4) whether each specified case has been finalised; if not, what is the envisaged date for the finalisation of each case; if so, what are the details of the outcome of each case?
Reply:
Temba, CAS 643/09/2015, theft of a motor vehicle.
(1) The case was closed as undetected.
(2)(a)(b) No suspect was questioned or arrested, The suspect is unknown.
(3) The particulars of the investigating officer cannot be divulged, to ensure that the case is investigated without fear or favour.
(4) The case was closed as undetected.
Temba, CAS 557/08/2017, business robbery.
(1) The case was closed as undetected.
(2)(a)(b) No suspect was questioned or arrested. The victim could not give a clear description of the suspect.
(3) The particulars of the investigating officer cannot be divulged, to ensure that the case is investigated without fear or favour.
(4) The case was closed as undetected.
Temba, CAS 270/06/2018, burglary at business premises.
(1) The case was closed as undetected.
(2)(a)(b) No suspect was questioned or arrested. The complainant could not provide a description of the suspect.
3. The particulars of the investigating officer cannot be divulged, to ensure that the case is investigated without fear or favour.
4. The case was closed as undetected.
Temba, CAS 448/09/2018, burglary at business premises.
(1) The case was closed as undetected.
(2)(a)(b) No suspect was questioned or arrested. The victim could not provide a description of the suspect.
(3) The particulars of the investigating officer cannot be divulged, to ensure that the case is investigated without fear or favour.
(4) The case was closed as undetected.
Temba, CAS 333/12/2018, burglary at business premises.
(1) The case was closed as undetected.
(2)(a)(b) No suspect was questioned or arrested. The complainant could not provide a description of the suspect.
3. The particulars of the investigating officer cannot be divulged, to ensure that the case is investigated without fear or favour.
4. The case was closed as undetected.
Reply to question 103 recommended/
TI CO
LE (SOEG)
GENERAL NER: TH AFRICAN POLICE SERVICE
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Reply to question 103 approved/n
MINISTE F POLICE BH CELE, MP
NATIONAL ASSEMBLY
QUESTIONS FOR WRITTEN REPLY
601fl8
Internal Ref Number:
Submission Date:
0036
04.02.2019
- 3019
Question Asked By: Question Asked To:
Mr M S Shackleton
Minister of Police
Question:
- What is the current status of the investigation into (a) CAS 643/09/2015, (b) CAS 557/08/2017,
(c) CAS 270/06/2018, (d) CAS 448/09/2018 and (e) CAS 333/12/2018 opened at the Temba Police Station in Gauteng;
- whether any suspects have been (a) questioned and/or {b) arrested; if not, in each case, why not; if so, what are the relevant details in each case,
- what are the names of the investigating off cer(s) that was or were assigned to Investigate tf›e charges;
- whether the case has been finalised; if not, what is the envlsaged date for the finalisation of the case; if so, what are the details o( the outcome of the case?
Itesearcher: Ruan van der Walt (3161 or [email protected] )
08 March 2019 - NW419
Madisha, Mr WM to ask the Minister of Trade and Industry
Whether (a) his department and/or (b) the National Lotteries Commission investigated matters related to the National Lottery’s alleged fraudulent funding of a Denzhe Primary Care as reported by GroundUp in an article published on 22 November 2018 under the heading “How a Hijacked organisation scored million from the Lottery”; if not, why not; if so, what was the outcome of the investigation?
Reply:
The report was received by the department and is currently being reviewed.
“Except as explicitly state herein the Ministry: Department of Trade and Industry (the dti) does not express an opinion in respect of any factual representations. The opinion /memo provided is limited to the matters stated in it and may not be relied on upon by any person outside the dti or used for any other purpose neither in its intent or existence. It must not be disclosed to any other person without prior written approval other than by law. Nothing contained herein shall be construed as limiting the rights of the dti to defend or oppose any claim or action against the dti."
It
08 March 2019 - NW98
Hunsinger, Dr CH to ask the Minister of Police
With reference to the reply of the Minister of Transport to question 641 on 22 March 2018, what was the total number of SA Police Service members who were employed to secure Metrorail operations (a) in each of the past five financial years and (b) since 1 April 2016 in each province?
Reply:
(a) The total number of South African Police Service (SAPS) members, who were employed to secure Metrorail operations, is as follows:
Gauteng South |
Gauteng North |
” . |
Western Cape |
Eastern Cape |
KwaZulu Natal |
Total |
||
2013/2014 |
742 |
825 |
514 |
363 |
614 |
3 058 |
||
2014/2015 |
750 |
916 |
553 |
301 |
654 |
3 174 |
||
2015/2016 |
722 |
955 |
524 |
307 |
640 |
3 148 |
||
2016/2017 |
713 |
938 |
547 |
308 |
615 |
3 121 |
||
2017/2018 |
787 |
903 |
561 |
282 |
677 |
3 210 |
||
(b) |
Gauteng South |
Gauteng North |
Western Cape |
Eastern Capa |
Kwazulu- Natal |
Total |
|
1 April 2018 to 11 February 2019 |
768 |
879 |
549 |
278 |
666 |
3 140 |
Reply to question 98 recommend/be
TIQ CO LE (S
Date: 2tl19 02 1 9
GENERAL TH AFRICAN POLICE SERVICE
Reply to question 98 approved/we
F POLICE
BH CELE, MP
Date: @
08 March 2019 - NW371
Van Dyk, Ms V to ask the Minister of Telecommunications, Postal Services and Communications
(1)Whether, since the reply to question 90 on 12 March 2018, the new regulatory framework for community broadcasting has been finalised; if not, by what date will it be finalised; if so, (2) whether the moratorium on the issuing of new licences for community radio stations that has been in effect since 22 September 2015 has been lifted; if not, by what date will the moratorium be lifted; if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
I have been advised by the department as follows:
1. The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (the Authority/ICASA) is in a process of finalizing the regulatory framework for Community Broadcasting. The regulations are currently undergoing quality check process within ICASA. It is expected that the regulations will be published by 22nd of March 2019.
2. No, the moratorium has not been lifted.
No date has been set for lifting of the moratorium.
_____________________________
Ms. Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams, MP
Minister
Date:
08 March 2019 - NW6
Alberts, Mr ADW to ask the Minister of Police
(1) What capital crimes have occurred in the Benoni area in each year during the period 1 January 2014 to 31 December 2018; (2)(a) what number of (i) cases were successfully resolved and (ii) convictions were obtained in each year during the specified period and (b) what was the jail sentence and/or sanction in each specified case; (3) whether any specific actions are planned to combat the major problems of drug abuse and prostitution, especially in the Western Extension area in Benoni; (4) what is (a) the current vacancy rate at the Benoni Police Station and (b) being done to fill the vacancies; (5) (a) by what date will a public liaison officer be appointed at the specified police station and (b) will he consider having an existing staff member at the police station be designated to act as an interim public liaison officer?
Reply:
(1) There is no crime in South Africa punishable by death.
2. Since there are no capital crimes in South Africa, the table below contains the information with regard to contact crimes.
(a)(i) Number of Cases Successfully Resolved |
(a)(ii) Convictions Obtained In each Year |
(b) Jail Sentence and or Sanction in each Specific Caae |
2014: Six caaes |
Six convictions |
|
Murder |
Guilty |
15 years imprisonment |
Murder |
Guiltv |
20 years imprisonment |
Possession of unlicensed firearm |
Guilty |
15 years imprisonment |
Armed robbery |
Guilty |
25 years imprisonment |
Car hijacking |
Guilty |
15 years imprisonment |
Attempted murder |
Guilty |
25 years imprlsonment |
2015: 10 caaea |
16 convictions |
|
Business robbery |
Guilty (four suspects) |
20 years imprisonment each |
Robbery aggravating |
Guilty |
10 years imprisonment |
Murder |
Guilty |
15 years imprisonment |
Robbery aggravating |
Guilty |
15 years imprisonment |
Robbery |
Guilty |
15 years imprisonment |
Business robbery |
Guilty |
15 years imprisonment |
(a)(i) Number of Cases Successfully Resolved |
(a)(ii) Convictions Obtained in each Year |
(b} Jail Sentence and or Sanction In each Specific Caee |
Murder |
Guilty |
10 years imprisonment |
Hijacking |
Guilty |
26 years imprisonment |
Business robbery |
Guilty (four suspects) |
20 years imprleonment Each |
House robbery and rape |
Guilty |
15 years imprisonment |
2016: J4 cases |
18 convictions |
|
Murder |
Guilty (two suspects) |
The first suspect was sentenced to 10 years impnsonment and the second suspect was sentenced to three years imprisonment, suspended for five years. |
Robbery |
Guiltj/ (two suspects) |
Five years imprisonment each |
Robbery |
Guilty |
15 years imprisonment |
Robbery |
Guilty |
15 years imprisonment |
Attempted murder |
Guilty |
15 years imprisonment |
H)acking and murder |
Guilty |
Life sentence and 25 years imprisonment |
Armed Robbery |
Guilty |
4O years imprisonment |
Armed robbery |
Guilty |
Seven years imprisonment |
Robbery aggravating |
Gvilty |
25 years imprisonment |
Robbery aggravating |
Guilty |
18 years imprisonment |
Robbery aggravating |
Guilty |
15 years Imprisonment |
Possession of unlicensed firearm |
Guilty |
14 years imprisonment |
Armed robbery |
Guilty |
15 years imprisonment |
Armed robbery |
Guilty |
15 years imprisonment |
2017: 12 cases |
13 convictions |
|
Business robbery |
Guilty |
53 years imprisonment |
Armed robbery |
Gullty |
14 years imprisonment |
Armed robbery |
Guilty |
15 years imprisonment |
Murder |
Guilty |
15 years imprisonment |
Armed robbery |
Guilty |
15 years impn"sonment |
Robbery |
Guilty |
15 years imprisonment |
Murder |
Guilty |
Eiqht years imprisonment |
Armed robbery |
Guilty |
13 years imprisonment |
Armed robbery |
Guilty |
15 years imprisonment |
Murder |
Gullty |
Five years imprisonment |
Murder |
Guilty |
Life imprisonment |
Robbery aggravating |
Guilty (two suspects) |
15 years imprisonment each |
2018: Three caees |
Thrae convictions |
|
Murder |
Guilty |
10 years imprisonment |
Murder |
Guilty |
Eioht years imprisonment |
Murder |
Guilty |
15 years imprisonment |
Priority Crimes |
Key Actions |
Performance Indicator |
Drug related crimes |
Increased stop and search actions. |
Weekly operations held at identified hotspots. |
Prostitution |
Increased visible patrols in identlfied hot spot areas. |
Number of operations held:
|
(3) Cluster interventions focus on the following:
- Illegal mining operations in Benoni, due to the high number of mining-related murders.
- Inner city operations, focusing on second-hand goods outlets, to prevent the receiving of stolen goods.
(4)(a) The Benoni Police Station is currently overstaffed with five members (101.52%).
(4)(b) Posts are advertised for promotion purposes and allocations are determined by the National Commissioner.
(5)(a) Captain Sekele was appointed as the Corporate Communication Officer, on 1 February 2012.
(5)(b) The post is not vacant and the duties are performed by the incumbent.
Reply to question 6 recommended
OM
E (SOE
Date: t019 -!J2- 2 6
Reply to question 6 approved/
R OF POLICE BH CELI MP
GENERAL FRICAN POLICE SERVICE
08 March 2019 - NW13
Groenewald, Dr PJ to ask the Minister of Police
(1) What number of radio towers linking the number 10111 with police stations are currently out of order in each province; (2) (a) what is the reason for each tower being out of order in each case and (b) when it will be repaired?
Reply:
(1) The 10111 number is not linked via South African Police Service (SAPS) Radio Towers to police stations. The 10111 number is connected to the Telkom infrastructure and there are currently no reported incidents of disruptions affecting Telkom’s infrastrucure.
(2)(a) Not applicable.
(2)(b) Not applicable.
Reply to question 13 recommended
L C
OLE (SOEG)
GENERAL
NE TH AFRICAN POLICE SERVICE
2
Reply to question 13 approved/
MINISTER OF POLICE BH CELE, MP
30/1/4/1(201900025)
NATIONAL ASSEMBLY
FOR WRITTEN REPLY QUESTION 246
DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 15 FEBRUARY 2019 (INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 2•2019)
246. Mr S P Mhlongo (EFF) to ask the Minister of Police:
Whether there has been any arrests by the SA Police Service with regard to currency manipulatlon of the Rand that has been uncovered by the Competition Commission investigation; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details?
NW257E
REPLY:
The Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI) is not investigating any matter in relation to the currency manipulation of the Rand.
Reply to question 246 recommended/
NER:
GENERAL FRICAN POLICE SERVICE
Reply to question 246 approved/
OF POLICE BH CELE, MP
Date: & O
08 March 2019 - NW246
Mhlongo, Mr P to ask the Minister of Police
Whether there has been any arrests by the SA Police Service with regard to currency manipulation of the Rand that has been uncovered by the Competition Commission investigation; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
The Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI) is not investigating any matter in relation to the currency manipulation of the Rand.
Reply to question 246 recommended/
CO
E (SOEG)
NER:
GENERAL FRICAN POLICE SERVICE
Reply to question 246 approved/
OF POLICE BH CELE, MP
Date: @
07 March 2019 - NW332
Nolutshungu, Ms N to ask the Minister of Higher Education and Training
What number of qualified teachers have graduated from the country’s higher education system in each year since 1 January 1996?
Reply:
The Higher Education Management Information System (HEMIS) was introduced by the Department of Education in 2000 and started capturing information from the 1999 academic year onwards. Data for 1997 and 1998 has been sourced from archived documents, and the numbers include all graduates in teacher education.
Year |
University and Technikons |
Colleges of Education |
1998 |
32 526 |
20 474 |
1997 |
16 148 |
20 578 |
1996 |
19 060 |
Not available |
The data for 1999 to 2017 is only for initial teacher education. Teachers who have upgraded their qualifications are excluded.
Year |
Initial Teacher Education Graduation Totals |
2017 |
25 212 |
2016 |
22 150 |
2015 |
20 698 |
2014 |
19 124 |
2013 |
16 808 |
2012 |
13 740 |
2011 |
10 518 |
2010 |
7 863 |
2009 |
6 856 |
2008 |
5 939 |
2007 |
6 746 |
2006 |
5 909 |
2005 |
4 765 |
2004 |
4 994 |
2003 |
3 744 |
2002 |
5 416 |
2001 |
4 137 |
2000 |
3 783 |
1999 |
2 581 |
07 March 2019 - NW349
Van Der Walt, Ms D to ask the MINISTER OF PUBLIC SERVICE AND ADMINISTRATION
(1) What number of (a) employees are currently on suspension pending disciplinary action in each (i) national and (ii) provincial department and (b) the specified employees have been on suspension for (i) more than six months but less than one year, (ii) more than one year but less than two years and (iii) two years or more; (2) what amount has been paid to employees who are on suspension pending disciplinary action in each (a) national and (b) provincial department (i) in the 2017-18 financial year and (ii) since 1 April 2018?
Reply:
REPLY ORIGINATOR:
Name:
Designation:
Contacts:
E-Mail:
Recommended / Not recommended
__________________
Prof. Richard Levin
Director General: Public Service and Administration
Date: _____________
Recommend / Not Recommend
_______________________
Dr Chane Pilane-Majake, MP
Deputy Minister for the Public Service and Administration
Date:
Approved/ Not approved
__________________
Ms Ayanda Dlodlo, MP
Minister for the Public Service and Administration
Date:
07 March 2019 - NW486
Ntlangwini, Ms EN to ask the Minister of Trade and Industry
(a)What is the status of the Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Commission’s investigation into the dispute between a certain person (name furnished) and a certain company (name and details furnished), (b) on what date was the case first brought to the commission and (c) on what date will the (i) investigation be completed and (ii) findings be released?
Reply:
According to the B-BBEE Commission:
(a) The matter has been investigated and the parties agreed to consider alternative dispute resolution in terms of regulation 15 (11) of the BBBEE Regulations. The draft alternative dispute resolution agreement was sent to the parties following a round-table meeting on 4 December 2018 and the B-BBEE Commission still has not received input on the draft alternative dispute resolution agreement from the complainant.
(b) The B-BBEE Commission received the complaint on 31 July 2017 from Mr. Aobakwe Tabe on behalf of his ailing mother Ms Ida Tabe.
(c) During the investigation, Hotazel Motors (Pty) Ltd requested the B-BBEE Commission to facilitate the resolution of this through regulation 15(11) of the B-BBEE Regulations. The complainant was consulted, both parties agreed to consider alternative dispute resolution, and it was made clear that in the event that this process fails to resolve the matter, the B-BBEE Commission will proceed to finalise the investigation and issue its findings, with or without recommendations. A round-table was held with all the parties, and the draft alternative dispute resolution agreement was drafted by the B-BBEE Commission as agreed and sent to all parties for their input and response on 4 December 2018. The alternative dispute resolution agreement was signed by Hotazel Motors (Pty) Ltd on 12 December 2018, however, Mr Aobakwe Tabe requested several additional documents which were duly furnished to him. The B-BBEE Commission still awaits feedback from Mr Aobakwe Tabe despite numerous follow-ups to date. If the B-BBEE Commission concludes that Mr Aobakwe Tabe has been afforded sufficient opportunity to respond but has not done so, the B-BBEE Commission will have no choice but to declare the alternative dispute resolution process unsuccessful and proceed to make its findings, with or without recommendations, on the matter as required in the B-BBEE Regulations and the B-BBEE Act.
(c)(i) The B-BBEE Commission will make its findings any time after the alternative dispute resolution process is declared unsuccessful. Meanwhile, the B-BBEE Commission has been affording indulgence to Mr Aobakwe Tabe to provide his input and response to the alternative dispute resolution agreement.
(c)(ii) The B-BBEE Commission is required to afford the respondent thirty (30) days to respond to the findings in terms of regulation 15 (13) of the B-BBEE Regulations prior to issuing its final findings, and thereafter it may publish its findings. The B-BBEE Commission is, however, not permitted to publish its findings if the respondent institutes a judicial review or if the period allowed for such process has not lapsed.
“Except as explicitly state herein the Ministry: Department of Trade and Industry (the dti) does not express an opinion in respect of any factual representations. The opinion /memo provided is limited to the matters stated in it and may not be relied on upon by any person outside the dti or used for any other purpose neither in its intent or existence. It must not be disclosed to any other person without prior written approval other than by law. Nothing contained herein shall be construed as limiting the rights of the dti to defend or oppose any claim or action against the dti."
07 March 2019 - NW284
Mathys, Ms L to ask the Minister of Public Works
What number of (a) tender briefings were held in 2018 by (i) his department and (ii) each of the entities reporting to him and (b) the specified briefings were compulsory?
Reply:
(a) (i) In respect of the Department of Public Works, 513 tender were held in 2018 and (b) 449 of the tender briefings were compulsory.
In respect of the Entities reporting to the Department of Public Works the information is as follows:
Name of Public Entity |
(a) Number of tender briefings held in 2018 |
(b) Number of compulsory tender briefings in 2018 |
Agrément SA |
4 |
4 |
Council for the Built Environment |
None |
Not Applicable |
Independent Development Trust |
97 |
97 |
Construction Industry Development Board |
None |
Not applicable |
07 March 2019 - NW464
Mileham, Mr K to ask the Minister of Finance
Whether the SA Reserve Bank served the Venda Building Society (VBS) Mutual Bank with any (a) notice, (b) directive and/or (c) other correspondence in terms of section 5 of the Mutual Banks Act, Act 124 of 1993, in the period 1 January 2016 to 31 March 2018; if so, (i) on what date was the correspondence sent, (ii) what was the nature of the correspondence and (iii) what was the response of the VBS Mutual Bank?
Reply:
The Prudential Authority of the South African Reserve Bank has indicated to the National Treasury that the South African Reserve Bank did not serve VBS Mutual Bank with any (a) notice, (b) directive and/or (c) other correspondence in terms of section 5 of the Mutual Banks Act, Act 124 of 1993, in the period 1 January 2016 to 31 March 2018.
Section 5 of the Mutual Banks Act, 1993 (Act No. 124 of 1993) deals with the furnishing of information by mutual banks to the South African Reserve Bank (to the Prudential Authority or before 1 April 2018, the Registrar of Banks). It empowers the Prudential Authority (or previously, the Registrar) to direct a mutual bank or the holder of any interest in a mutual bank to provide it with information specified in a notice given to the mutual bank or the holder of the interest in the mutual bank, that the Prudential Authority (or previously, the Registrar) may reasonably require for the performance of the Prudential Authority’s (or previously, the Registrar’s) functions under the Mutual Banks Act.
The Prudential Authority (or previously the Registrar) may also direct a mutual bank or the holder of any interest in a mutual bank to provide it with a report by a public accountant as defined in section 1 of the Public Accountants’ and Auditors’ Act, 1991 (Act No. 80 of 1991), or by any other person with appropriate professional skill, on any relevant matter, to provide it with such information.
07 March 2019 - NW416
Carter, Ms D to ask the Minister of Defence and Military Veterans
(a) What SA National Defence Force (i) equipment and (ii) manpower were utilised in the 2019 Armed Forces Day, (b) from where was the specified equipment and manpower deployed, (c) what was the total cost of the 2019 event and (d) how is this cost justified against the objectives and intended outcomes of the event?
Reply:
(a) All SANDF capabilities were utilised.
(b) From various units of the SANDF in the country
(c) The total costs relating to the activities and exercises of the 2019 Armed Forces Day cannot be disclosed currently as the Department is busy with reconciliation of all the expenses related to the Armed Forces Day.
(d) In 2012, the former President of the Republic of South Africa, His Excellency JG Zuma declared the 21 February of every year as Armed Forces Day which coincide with the sinking of the SS Mendi 101 years ago.
The proclamation has since seen the defence force holding this celebration of Armed Forces Day and commemoration of the tragic sinking of the SS Mendi.
In addition, this event is also used to test the ability of the SANDF to mobilise and move equipment and manpower to defend the country from any position in accordance to the doctrine.
07 March 2019 - NW345
Van der Westhuizen, Mr AP to ask the Minister of Higher Education and Training
With reference to each technical vocational and training college, what (a) is the total number of students who have been approved for financing by the National Student Financial Aid Scheme to date and (b) number of students received (i) their standard allowance of R1 950 on or before 8 February 2019 as presented to Parliament on 13 February 2019 and (ii) cash on or before 21 February 2019?
Reply:
a) The total number of students who have been approved for funding in the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) college sector is 382 888.
b) (i) The total number of students who received the standard upfront allowance of R1 950 on or before the 08 February 2019, based on registration confirmations, was 186 199.
(ii) The number of students who received allowance payments by 21 February 2019 was 23 238. This was due to administrative delays on the part of colleges.
The detailed breakdown per institution is reflected in the table below:
TVET College |
Approved for funding |
Upfront allowance payments by 8 Feb 2019 |
Allowance payments by 21 Feb 2019 |
1. Boland |
7 424 |
4 140 |
57 |
2. Buffalo City |
5 858 |
2 491 |
135 |
3. Capricorn |
13 091 |
6 458 |
159 |
4. Central Johannesburg |
5 557 |
3 534 |
104 |
5. Coastal KZN |
11 997 |
5 855 |
1 122 |
6. College of cape town |
7 852 |
3 237 |
701 |
7. Eastcape Midlands |
6 796 |
3 924 |
194 |
8. Ehlanzeni |
8 063 |
402 |
3 325 |
9. Ekurhuleni East |
8 979 |
1 127 |
3 680 |
10. Ekurhuleni West |
14 779 |
7 970 |
414 |
11. Elangeni |
10 030 |
5 781 |
151 |
12. Esayidi |
6 128 |
3 488 |
100 |
13. False Bay |
5 073 |
2 625 |
160 |
14. Flavius Mareka |
4 092 |
2 469 |
111 |
15. Gert Sibande |
11 692 |
5 844 |
380 |
16. Goldfields |
3 523 |
2 366 |
93 |
17. Ikhala |
5 289 |
2 588 |
313 |
18. Ingwe |
5 460 |
3 128 |
201 |
19. King Hintsa |
3 459 |
1 788 |
201 |
19. King Sabata Dalindyebo |
7 765 |
3 627 |
833 |
20. Lephalale |
2 485 |
1 592 |
138 |
21. Letaba |
5 991 |
3 167 |
88 |
22. Lovedale |
4 378 |
0 |
0 |
23. Majuba |
16 353 |
9 103 |
27 |
24. Maluti |
8 983 |
4 746 |
254 |
25. Mnambithi |
4 393 |
2 429 |
178 |
26. Mopani South East |
6 582 |
3 791 |
205 |
27. Motheo |
9 026 |
2 409 |
46 |
28. Mthashana |
4 720 |
2 574 |
98 |
29. Nkangala |
8 867 |
4 570 |
161 |
30. Northern Cape Rural |
3 025 |
1 858 |
- |
31. Northern Cape Urban |
5 863 |
3 829 |
531 |
32. Northlink |
12 629 |
6 627 |
371 |
33. Orbit |
8 780 |
4 115 |
233 |
34. Port Elizabeth |
5 900 |
3 469 |
100 |
35. Sedibeng |
12 070 |
6 553 |
299 |
36. Sekhukhune |
4 677 |
2 688 |
92 |
37. South Cape |
5 107 |
2 755 |
143 |
38. South West Gauteng |
15 616 |
8 035 |
602 |
39. Taletso |
3 014 |
1 500 |
192 |
40. Thekwini |
6 503 |
2 680 |
815 |
41. Tshwane North |
11 725 |
5 920 |
389 |
42. Tshwane South |
5 579 |
3 521 |
- |
43. Umfolozi |
8 239 |
4 238 |
248 |
44. Umgungundlovu |
6 718 |
2 302 |
88 |
45. Vhembe |
13 277 |
6 217 |
772 |
46. Vuselela |
4 992 |
2 747 |
61 |
47. Waterberg |
5 926 |
2 874 |
- |
48. West Coast |
7 256 |
- |
4 305 |
49. Western |
11 307 |
7 048 |
368 |
Total |
382 888 |
186 199 |
23 238 |
It must be noted that the number of students “approved for funding” means provisionally funded. NSFAS is still waiting for registration data from colleges to confirm their final funding status. The upfront allowance was only paid to students whose registrations have been verified. Due to administrative difficulties experienced at colleges, some students were paid after 8 February 2019.
07 March 2019 - NW397
Van der Westhuizen, Mr AP to ask the Minister of Higher Education and Training
(1)(a) What measures are being applied to calculate the (i) number of learners and (ii) cost-effectiveness of the community education and training (CET) college sector and (b) how do the various colleges rank in this respect; (2) for each CET college and for each level, what was the number of (a) subject entries, (b) learners who actually wrote external examinations and (c) learners that passed their external examinations or assessments in (i) 2016, (ii) 2017 and (iii) 2018?
Reply:
(1) The Community Education and Training (CET) colleges continue to be funded as they were before migration from the Provincial Education Departments. At the moment there are no measures applied to calculate both the number of students and cost allocation. The CET system continues to rely on headcount enrolments, as there has not been a determination of full-time equivalents. The Department is in the process of developing funding norms, which will inform the calculations, cost-effectiveness and the ranking colleges in terms of funding.
(2) Verified data for the 2018 exam cycle is not yet available.
2016 Academic Year |
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CET College |
Number of Candidates |
Wrote |
Passed |
Completion Rate (%) |
Eastern Cape |
11 155 |
6 937 |
2 720 |
39.2 |
Free State |
4 216 |
3 682 |
1 205 |
32.7 |
Gauteng |
14 392 |
10 792 |
3 381 |
31.3 |
KwaZulu-Natal |
24 057 |
16 934 |
6 845 |
40.4 |
Limpopo |
22 103 |
19 485 |
7 213 |
37.0 |
Mpumalanga |
10 101 |
7 882 |
2 696 |
34.2 |
Northern Cape |
2 165 |
1 856 |
519 |
28.0 |
North-West |
9 226 |
8 116 |
2 502 |
30.8 |
Western Cape |
3 075 |
2 421 |
943 |
39.0 |
Total |
100 490 |
78 105 |
28 024 |
35.9 |
2017 Academic Year |
||||
CET College |
Number of Candidates |
Wrote |
Passed |
Completion Rate (%) |
Eastern Cape |
12 695 |
8 970 |
3 945 |
44.0 |
Free State |
4 214 |
3 556 |
1 538 |
43.3 |
Gauteng |
14 437 |
10 810 |
4 202 |
38.9 |
KwaZulu-Natal |
21 560 |
15 013 |
6 296 |
41.9 |
Limpopo |
9 121 |
8 783 |
1 968 |
22.4 |
Mpumalanga |
10 436 |
7 949 |
3 113 |
39.2 |
Northern Cape |
2 178 |
1 616 |
498 |
30.8 |
North-West |
7 992 |
6 968 |
2 495 |
35.8 |
Western Cape |
2 503 |
1 560 |
702 |
45.0 |
Total |
85 136 |
65 225 |
24757 |
38.0 |
07 March 2019 - NW140
Gqada, Ms T to ask the Minister of Public Works
With reference to the reply of the Minister of Public Service and Administration to question 3797 on 21 December 2018, what was the total expenditure incurred by his department relating to the travel privileges contained in the 2007 Ministerial Handbook of former (a)(i) Ministers and (ii) their spouses, (b)(i) Deputy Ministers and (ii) their spouses, (c) Ministers’ widows or widowers and (d) Deputy Ministers’ widows or widowers (i) in each of the past five financial years and (ii) since 1 April 2018?
Reply:
In accordance with Chapter 10 of the Ministerial Handbook, 2007: Travel Privileges of Former Ministers/Deputy Ministers and their Spouses, no expenditure was incurred by the Department of Public Works, as such expenditure is covered by Parliament. Therefore, the Secretary to Parliament is better placed to provide details in that regard.
07 March 2019 - NW87
Steenhuisen, Mr JH to ask the Minister of Labour
(1) What is the current status of the investigation into Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Claim G/1072893/3/006601820; (2) what are the names of the investigating officer(s) who was and/or were assigned to investigate the charges; (3) whether the case has been finalised; if not, what is the envisaged date for the finalisation of the case; if so, what are the details of the outcome of the case?
Reply:
Parliamentary question 87
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87(1) The incident was an explosion at Wilmar SA PTY LTD. The following individuals suffered injuries as follows:
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07 March 2019 - NW495
Ntlangwini, Ms EN to ask the Minister of Trade and Industry
On what date is it envisaged that the Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Commission’s investigation into G4S will be completed?
Reply:
The B-BBEE Commission received the complaint on 16 July 2018 and expects to finalise its investigation by 31 May 2019.
“Except as explicitly state herein the Ministry: Department of Trade and Industry (the dti) does not express an opinion in respect of any factual representations. The opinion /memo provided is limited to the matters stated in it and may not be relied on upon by any person outside the dti or used for any other purpose neither in its intent or existence. It must not be disclosed to any other person without prior written approval other than by law. Nothing contained herein shall be construed as limiting the rights of the dti to defend or oppose any claim or action against the dti."
07 March 2019 - NW344
Van der Westhuizen, Mr AP to ask the Minister of Higher Education and Training
(1)With reference to her reply to question 3389 on 5 December 2018, on what date (a) was the responsibility for adult basic education transferred to her department, (b) date did the negotiations regarding the post-provisioning model for community education and training (CET) colleges commence and (c) on what date does she expect to issue the post-provisioning model for the CET colleges; (2) whether she has found that the (a) work on the finalisation of the post-provisioning model for CET colleges was approached with the necessary urgency and (b) delays of more than a year were unavoidable and in the best interests of the learners and the country; if so, how was the conclusion reached in each case?
Reply:
1. (a) The function of Adult Education and Training (AET) was transferred to the Department of Higher Education and Training on 1 April 2015.
(b) The Post Provisioning Norms Task Team was established in April 2016.
(c) The finalisation of the post-provisioning model is subject to an extensive consultative process with stakeholders and bargaining councils scheduled to be completed by 30 September 2019 for implementation on 1 April 2020.
2. (a) The work was approached with urgency as the Task Team was set up within a year of the function shift.
(b) Immediately after the function shift, the Department undertook a process of understanding the challenges within the Adult Education and Training system. The scope of work for the task team is extensive given that Provincial Education Departments had varied approaches to the following matters:
- Application of the minimum requirements for appointment
- Nature of appointment
- Salaries and types of payment
- Working Hours
- Leave
- Performance management
- Allowances
07 March 2019 - NW507
Ndlozi, Dr MQ to ask the Minister of State Security
(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 rental fee for each property NW572E
Reply:
Buildings, properties and facilities of the SSA are acquired for purposes of operational requirements. Out of necessity, the operations of SSA are mostly and mainly covert in nature. It is therefore illegal to disclose the asset base of the SSA to non-members.
The SSA also operates on the basis of need to know that essentially dictates that any disclosure of classified information should only be for purposes of achieving operational objectives.
07 March 2019 - NW347
Bergman, Mr D to ask the Minister of Home Affairs
With reference to the undertaking of the President of the Republic, Mr M C Ramaphosa, on 21 September 2018 to drop the requirement for certain countries to hold visas in order to enter the country, (a) what are the names of the countries and (b) by what date will citizens of these countries be able to travel to the country without holding a visa?
Reply:
(a) On 25 September 2018, the Department of Home Affairs announced that discussions were taking place to conclude Visa Waiver Agreements with the following countries: Algeria, Egypt, Morocco, Sao Tome & Principe, Tunisia, Saharawi, Ghana, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Palestine, Iran, Lebanon, Bahrain, Oman, Kuwait, Belarus, Georgia & Cuba.
(b) Negotiations are being finalised to conclude Visa Waiver Agreements by April 2019. An Official announcement will be made in this regard once the relevant countries have been notified through Diplomatic Channels.
07 March 2019 - NW348
Van Der Walt, Ms D to ask the MINISTER OF PUBLIC SERVICE AND ADMINISTRATION
What number of Public Service employees were employed in each provincial department of (a) education and (b) health (i) on the last day of the (aa) 2015-16, (bb) 2016-17 and (cc) 2017-18 financial years and (ii) on 28 February 2019?
Reply:
REPLY ORIGINATOR:
Name:
Designation:
Contacts:
E-Mail:
Recommended / Not recommended
__________________
Prof. Richard Levin
Director General: Public Service and Administration
Date: _____________
Recommend / Not Recommend
_______________________
Dr Chane Pilane-Majake, MP
Deputy Minister for the Public Service and Administration
Date:
Approved/ Not approved
__________________
Ms Ayanda Dlodlo, MP
Minister for the Public Service and Administration
Date:
07 March 2019 - NW43
Matiase, Mr NS to ask the Minister of Defence and Military Veterans
Whether her department has ever done an audit to determine the number of former SA Defence Force members who are currently serving in the SA National Defence Force; if not, why not; if so, what are the details of the audit findings?
Reply:
The SANDF is the result of the successful integration of statutory and non-statutory forces during the 1990’s. It is one of the best examples of integration in South Africa following our liberation struggle and those who integrated undertook to defend the country and sacrifice their lives in the ultimate confirmation of patriotism. I will therefore not provide a response that seeks to break the SANDF down into individual components, whereas the SANDF represents a unified force and a unified South Africa.
07 March 2019 - NW308
Buthelezi, Mr EM to ask the Minister of Defence and Military Veterans
(1) (a) What was the total cost of the activities and exercises relating to Armed Forces Day, (b) what number of active members of the SA National Defence Force were deployed to the City of Cape Town for this project and (c) who authorised the activities and exercises; (2) whether an environmental impact study was conducted before commencing with the exercises; if not, why not; if so what are the relevant details?
Reply:
(1) The total costs relating to the activities and exercises of the 2019 Armed Forces Day cannot be disclosed currently as the Department is busy with reconciliation of all the expenses related to the Armed Forces Day.
(2) Environmental studies are conducted by our environmental division and environmental officials of the local authorities where the event will take place, and we always abide by the stringent bi-laws of each given municipality on environmental matters.
07 March 2019 - NW38
Moteka, Mr PG to ask the Minister of Labour
(1) Why is a certain person paid a monthly salary instead of a lump sum since he has been employed; (2) whether the director-general has considered the specified persons request; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
(1) In terms of the manner of calculation of benefits as per the Compensation for Occupational Injuries & Diseases Act (Act), pensions are paid to all persons with a disability of 31% - 100% permanent disablement. The person in question was assessed to have a permanent disablement of 45% and qualified for a monthly pension paid to permanently disabled beneficiaries.
(2) In terms of the Act, the Director General prescribes the maximum amount that can be paid in lieu of a portion of the pension.
The current prescribed maximum is R 800.00 paid in lieu of the of the pension amount per month, which is referred to as commutation of the pension. This means that a portion of the monthly pension is paid as an advance, and future pensions are paid less the advanced amount.
The person applied for commutations as part of his monthly pension and it was approved on
(i) 04 August 2018 the person was paid an amount R74 718. An amount R400.00 was set off against his monthly pension
(ii) 02 August 2010 the person was paid an amount of R72 366. Further amount of R400.00 was set off against his monthly pension. A total amount of R800 was deducted from his monthly pension and currently receiving a monthly pension R 1764.08.
06 March 2019 - NW370
Mhlongo, Mr TW to ask the Minister of Sport and Recreation
With reference to her reply to question 3558 on 7 December 2018, what was the total amount of the cost to her department of the Committee of Inquiry into the Governance Affairs of the South African Sport Confederation and Olympic Committee?
Reply:
In total, an amount of R978 550.19 was spent for the Committee of Inquiry into the Governance Affairs of the South African Sport Confederation and Olympic Committee which is broken down as follows:
Stenography and transcription services: R171 450.00
Catering: R 37 500.00
Venue: R 61 560.00
Fees of Committee Members: R580 254.99
Public Relations Branding: R 70 338.00
Witness costs: R 57 447.20
TOTAL COSTS: R978 550.19
MS. T. XASA, MP
MINISTER OF SPORT AND RECREATION
DATE: 06/03/19
06 March 2019 - NW528
Rawula, Mr T to ask the Minister of Tourism
(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) –(iii) (aa) The department does not own any buildings, properties or facilities.
(bb) The Department of Tourism has a rental agreement with the Department of Public Works.
(b) What is the value and purpose of each
- Not applicable as the department does not own a building.
- As the department rents the property from the Department of Public Works the value of the property is not known.
(c ) (i) The department has rented the building since June 2011.
(ii) The building has been rented from the Department of Public Works.
(iii) The Department of Tourism pays the Department of Public Works a monthly rental fee of R 3 414 078.96
06 March 2019 - NW364
Mazzone, Ms NW to ask the Minister of Public Enterprises
Does a smart meter notify Eskom when it is (a) not being used and/or (b) being bypassed; if not, in each case, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details in each case?
Reply:
According to the information received from Eskom
(a) and (b)
The smart meters installed do allow for checking when not being used and whether these are being bypassed.
The details are:
Fully-fledged smart meters (but not all functions are enabled, as the system to manage these will only be finalised during the course of the next financial year) are installed in Sandton and Midrand and split meters with communication are installed in Soweto.
The fully-fledged smart meters do provide a signal when bypassed but these meters go offline and staff are then sent out to investigate, as there is no real time monitoring systems.
The installations in Soweto only provides a signal if there is tampering with the meter but the system has to be interrogated on a regular basis to check for tampering as there is no real time monitoring.
Meters in Soweto are installed in cubicles however these are continuously vandalised and in many cases, staff are not allowed/prevented to attend to the repair of the faults. This then prevents information been sent via the communications network to the system for fraud detection.
There are plans to install a Meter Data Management System (MDMS) that will have full control of the smart meter that will allow the customer to purchase electricity online, customers to view their usage, enable Eskom to see usage patterns, disconnection for non-payment and notification to the customer to reduce usage in case of low capacity. This system will provide real time monitoring.
06 March 2019 - NW366
Mazzone, Ms NW to ask the Minister of Public Enterprises
Whether Eskom has put any measures in place to address nonpayment of electricity connections by municipalities; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
According to the information received from Eskom
Yes, Eskom has measures in place to address non-payment of electricity by municipalities.
Eskom has an electricity supply agreement (ESA) with each of the municipalities that it supplies electricity to in bulk. This agreement specifies the terms and conditions and obligations of the parties. On 01 July 2017 Eskom implemented a concession to the municipalities that allows them to pay their Bulk electricity account in 30 days from the date that it becomes due and no longer 15 days as per the original agreement (except for Metro’s). This was done in an attempt to allow the municipalities more time to collect their revenue from their customers before they have to pay Eskom.
Should the municipality not pay their account on time Eskom implements credit control measures that could end up in the municipality’s electricity supply been disconnected. The Eskom process also makes provision for negotiations to enter into a repayment plan over a period of time.
Should the municipalities fail to enter into such an agreement and/or fail to honour the terms of such agreement Eskom initiates an administrative process in line with the Promotion of Administrative Justice Act (PAJA) before the supply to the municipality can be terminated.
In terms of the ESA Eskom may disconnect the supply to the municipality completely however due to the impact to the customers and the economy Eskom opted to interrupt supply for limited hours of the day only.
Unfortunately, municipal customers, customer groupings, business chambers or even the municipality are getting interdicts against Eskom that prevents Eskom from interrupting the supply and thus from implementing its credit control measures. An escalation of the debt is very noticeable when this happens as the municipalities seem to take a payment holiday as soon as the interdict application is successful.
Notwithstanding the above, government continuous, through the Inter-Ministerial Task Team, Chaired by Minister Mkhize, developing and implementing plans to increase the capacity of municipalities to collect revenue.
06 March 2019 - NW329
Hlonyana, Ms NKF to ask the Minister of Human Settlements
What is the total number of the Reconstruction Development Programme houses that were built in each province in 2018?
Reply:
According to information confirmed with Provincial Departments of Human Settlements, the Provinces in conjunction with their respective Local Municipalities built a total of 86 006 partially or fully subsidised houses (excluding 50 309 Serviced Sites) across the various national housing programmes. Of these houses that were built, 76 929 houses may be deemed to be categorised as Reconstruction Development Programme (RDP) houses, implying that they were fully state-subsidised, and provided at no cost to the approved, qualifying beneficiaries.
The total number of the Reconstruction Development Programme houses that were built in each province in 2017/2018 (01 April 2017 to 31 March 2018) is as follows:
PROVINCE |
NUMBER OF RDP HOUSES BUILT: 2017/18 |
EASTERN CAPE |
10 664 |
FREE STATE |
2 935 |
GAUTENG |
14 562 |
KWAZULU-NATAL |
18.781 |
LIMPOPO |
9 077 |
MPUMALANGA |
8 574 |
NORTHERN CAPE |
780 |
NORTH WEST |
5 770 |
WESTERN CéPE |
5 786 |
TOTAL |
76 929 |