Questions and Replies
03 December 2018 - NW3137
Khawula, Ms MS to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation
(a) What number of companies were contracted as part of the Giyani Water Project and (b)(i) on what basis was each company selected, (ii) what is the total amount owed to each contractor, (iii) what amount has been paid to each contractor and (iv) how far is each contract from being completed?
Reply:
(a) The department appointed Lepelle Northern Water to implement the Giyani Water Project. Lepelle Northern Water then appointed LTE Consulting as the Main Contractor. LTE Consulting appointed Khato Civils, South Zambezi, Ernst & Young and a number of Sub-Contractors and Sub- Consultants as part of a team to implement the Giyani Water Project (see list of Service Providers attached as Annexure A).
(b) (i) The Department of Water and Sanitation database was used by Lepelle Northern Water to appoint LTE Consulting. LTE Consulting used its own supply chain processes to appoint sub-contractors.
(ii) The Department of Water and Sanitation has paid all received invoices on work done to the Implementing Agent (Lepelle Northern Water). The latest invoice was paid on 26 October 2018.
(iii) The Department has paid an amount of R3.17 billion inclusive of IA fees and VAT to the Implementing Agent.
(iv) I am in the process of verifying information on this important question.
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03 December 2018 - NW3549
Matsepe, Mr CD to ask the Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services
With reference to his reply to question 678 on 27 March 2018, what is the (a) status of the legal challenge lodged by former Deputy DG, Mr Gift Buthelezi, against his dismissal and (b) total amount spent by his department in defence of the challenge to date.
Reply:
I have been advised by the Department as follows:
a) Mr Buthelezi lost his case with the arbitration process at the GPSSBC and is now challenging the outcome of the arbitration in the Labour Court. Legal counsel was appointed to defend the case of the Department.
b) Total amount paid toward legal cost is R791,283.90
Approved / not approved
Ms S Ndabeni - Abrahams
MINISTER OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS & POSTAL SERVICES
DATE: 03/12/2018
03 December 2018 - NW3223
Lotriet, Prof A to ask the Minister of Health
(1)What was the (a) infant mortality rate, (b) child mortality rate and (c) maternal mortality rate at the (i) Edenvale Hospital, (ii) Tembisa Hospital, (iii) O R Tambo Memorial Hospital, (iv) Katlehong Hospital and (v) Germiston Hospital in the (aa) 2015-16, (bb) 2016-17 and (cc) 2017-18 financial years; (2) what was the national average and international benchmark for each specified mortality rate in each specified financial year?
Reply:
The following tables reflect the details in this regard
Infant Mortality Rate |
||||
Hospital |
Financial Year |
|||
2015-16 |
2016/17 |
2017/18 |
||
(i) Edenval Hospital |
7.4 |
10.3 |
9.8 |
|
(ii) Tembisa Hospital |
7.1 |
8.4 |
9.5 |
|
(iii) Tambo Memorial Hospital |
3.4 |
3.3 |
3.6 |
|
(iv) (Katlehong) Hospital not existing, substituted with Thelle Mogoerane Regional Hospital |
18.4 |
21.2 |
20.5 |
|
(v) Germiston) Hospital not existing, substituted with Bertha Gxowa Hospital |
9.1 |
12.9 |
9.4 |
|
Source: DHIS extracted 09 November 2018 |
Child Mortality Rate |
||||
Hospital |
Financial Year |
|||
2015-16 |
2016/17 |
2017/18 |
||
(i) Edenval Hospital |
5.1 |
8.9 |
8.9 |
|
(ii) Tembisa Hospital |
5.2 |
6.5 |
7.7 |
|
(iii) Tambo Memorial Hospital |
2.0 |
2.0 |
4.1 |
|
(iv) (Katlehong) Hospital not existing, substituted with Thelle Mogoerane Regional Hospital |
12.0 |
12.4 |
14.5 |
|
(v) Germiston) Hospital not existing, substituted with Bertha Gxowa Hospital |
6.4 |
9.0 |
5.7 |
|
Source: DHIS extracted 09 November 2018 |
Maternal Mortality Rate |
||||
Hospital |
Financial Year |
|||
2015-16 |
2016/17 |
2017/18 |
||
(i) Edenval Hospital |
24.9 |
152.6 |
95.1 |
|
(ii) Tembisa Hospital |
173.4 |
185.2 |
127.1 |
|
(iii) Tambo Memorial Hospital |
82.2 |
185.2 |
128.1 |
|
(iv) (Katlehong) Hospital not existing, substituted with Thelle Mogoerane Regional Hospital |
269.5 |
181.1 |
238.7 |
|
(v) Germiston) Hospital not existing, substituted with Bertha Gxowa Hospital |
82.5 |
90.5 |
32.9 |
|
Source: DHIS extracted 09 November 2018. Reported in form of ratio as it is reported in the DHIS |
National average for each specified mortality rate in each specified financial year |
Financial Year |
|||
2015-16 |
2016/17 |
2017/18 |
||
Infant Mortality |
6.7 |
6.3 |
7.0 |
|
Child Mortality |
4.8 |
4.4 |
4.7 |
|
Maternal Mortality |
115.6 |
111.5 |
106.4 |
|
Source: DHIS extracted 09 November 2018 |
END.
03 December 2018 - NW3471
Thembekwayo, Dr S to ask the Minister of Health
(1)(a) On what date was the information technology (IT) infrastructure of (i) his department and (ii) entities reporting to him last upgraded or updated, (b) what is the name of the company contracted to do the upgrades, (c) what was the monetary value of the contract and (d) what is the name of each IT system that was upgraded; (2) (a) what is the name of the company that is currently responsible for the maintenance of the IT systems of (i) his department and (ii) entities reporting to him and (b) what is the value of the contract?
Reply:
The Table below reflects the details in this regard
NATIONAL DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH |
1(a)On what date was the information technology (IT) infrastructure of (i) his department. |
(b) what is the name of the company contracted to do the upgrade |
(c) what was the monetary value of the contract |
(d) what is the name of each IT system that was upgraded |
2(a) What is the name of the company that is currently responsible for the maintenance of the IT system of(i) his department |
(b) what is the value of the contract |
01 April 2018 |
State Information Technology Agency (SITA) |
R 990 738,56 per annum |
Transversal Systems Hosting, Printing and Disaster Recovery |
State Information Technology Agency (SITA) |
R 990 738,56 per annum |
|
01 April 2018 |
State Information Technology Agency (SITA) |
R 180 000. 00 per annum |
CAP Link to transversal Systems |
State Information Technology Agency (SITA) |
R 180 000. 00 per annum |
|
22 December 2016 |
Microsoft |
R 35, 000, 000.00 per annum |
Microsoft Software License for Office Productivity, electronic mail and Network Directory Authentication Services. |
National Department of Health ICT |
R 35, 000, 000.00 per annum |
|
15 May 2018 |
Micro Focus |
R 827, 999.48 per annum |
|
Micro Focus |
R 827, 999.48 per annum |
|
05 May 2018 |
RD Group |
R 80, 000.00 per annum |
Spam Titan e-mail filter |
RD Group |
R 80, 000.00 per annum |
|
January 2017 |
Dimension Data |
R 560, 164.72 |
VxRail Server |
Dimension Data |
R 560, 164.72 |
|
11 September 2014 |
Vodacom |
R 1 584, 000.00 per annum |
Internet Facility |
Vodacom |
R 1 584, 000.00 per annum |
|
31 August 2010 |
Telkom |
R 900, 000.00 per annum |
Internet Facility |
Telkom |
R 900, 000.00 per annum |
|
31 August 2010 |
Telkom |
R 2 6000, 000.00 per annum |
Wide Area Network |
Telkom |
R 2 6000, 000.00 per annum |
|
31 March 2018 |
Ubuntu |
R 760 987,03 |
VxRail Server |
National Department of Health ICT |
R 760 987,03 |
|
25 October 2018 |
Ubuntu |
R 975, 164.72 |
VxRail Server |
National Department of Health ICT |
R 975, 164.72 |
|
01 October 2018 |
Altech |
R 10, 154.15 per annum |
Secure Socket Layer (SSL) Cyber Security Wild Card Certificate |
Altech |
R 10, 154.15 per annum |
|
November 2018 |
Gijima |
R 298, 264.00 |
Professional Services for Windows 10 Deployments to 500 Desktop Computers. |
Gijima |
R 298, 264.00 |
ENTITIES
Entity |
1(a)(ii)On what date was the information technology (IT) infrastructure of (ii) entities reporting to him last upgraded or updates |
(b) what is the name of the company contracted to do the upgrade |
(c) what was the monetary value of the contract |
(d) what is the name of each IT system that was upgraded |
2(a) What is the name of the company that is currently responsible for the maintenance of the IT system of (ii) entities reporting to him |
(b) what is the value of the contract |
SOUTH AFRICAN MEDICAL RESEARCH COUNCIL |
July 2017 |
Steltix South Africa |
R 815 670 |
JDE – Finance System from version E900 to E920 |
Steltix South Africa – For support of the JDE system for a period of 60 Months |
R 581 400 |
April 2018 |
Data World |
R 1 854 096 |
|
N/A |
N/A |
|
April 2018 |
Dimension Data |
R 6 102 340 |
|
Dimension Data – Managed services SLA for new equipment supplied for a period of 3 years. |
R 315 172 |
|
August 2018 |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Secure Sphere Consulting – WAN monitoring and maintenance for a period of three years. |
R 5 220 988 |
|
NATIONAL HEALTH LABORATORY SERVICES |
June 2018 (IBM Netezza Data Warehouse Appliance) |
BITanium |
R 7 415 686,48 |
IBM Netezza Data Warehouse Appliance |
BITanium |
R1 134 299,52 |
July 2018 (Open Text ECM Content Server Software application) |
Datacentrix |
R 6 318 030.00 |
Open Text ECM Content Server Software Application |
Datacentrix |
R 8 436 006,30 |
|
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Oracle ERP System |
Appsolve |
R 20 112 505,50 |
|
November 2018 (TrakCare Lab System) |
Health Systems Technologies |
R 6 776 638,54 |
TrakCare Lab System |
Health Systems Technologies |
R 206 000 000,00 |
|
February 2017 (HPE Blade Servers, Laptops and Desktops) |
Blue Future |
R 83 902 000,63 |
HPE Blade Servers |
HPE |
R 2 949 968,87 |
|
March 2018 (Microsoft Technologies) |
EOH |
R 3 395 120,00 |
Microsoft Technologies |
EOH |
R 2 315 000,00 |
|
April 2018 (Citrix Software) |
EOH |
R 2 908 295,87 |
Citrix Software |
EOH |
R 721 426,22 |
|
October 2017 (F5 Load Balancers) |
EOH |
R 5 943 985,74 |
F5 Load Balancers |
EOH |
R 3 012 318,73 |
|
November 2017 (Local Area Network Upgrade) |
DV8 |
R 41 476 825,70 |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
|
June 2018 (IBM Netezza Data Warehouse Appliance) |
BITanium |
R 7 415 686,48 |
IBM Netezza Data Warehouse Appliance |
BITanium |
R1 134 299,52 |
|
COUNCIL FOR MEDICAL SCHEMES |
2016 |
Lesedi Corporate Technology |
R2,057,242 |
Virtualised the Server Environment |
In house maintenance. |
Not applicable. In house maintenance. |
OFFICE OF HEALTH STANDARDS COMPLIANCE |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
SOUTH AFRICAN HEALTH PRODUCTS REGULATORY AUTHORITY |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
END.
03 December 2018 - NW3606
Kopane, Ms SP to ask the Minister of Health
How is the Integrated School Health Programme dealing with teen pregnancy?
Reply:
The Integrated School Health Programme (ISHP) is dealing with teen pregnancy by delivering age appropriate health education on sexual and reproductive health services for learners in and out of schools, and at every contact or session they make with young people, aged 10-24 years.
The ISHP Task Team has developed a standard operating procedure (SOP) to complement the current onsite services provided in schools by including a basket of sexual reproductive health services in schools.
The package include:
- Menstrual Health education
- Sexual Transmitted Infection (STI) screening
- Provision of condoms (male & female) to ensure dual protection to the sexually active learners
- Oral contraceptives,
- Injectables (2 months and 3 months),
- Intra-uterine contraceptive devices (IUCD)
- Sub-dermal contraceptive (Implanon)
- choice on Termination of pregnancy (cTOP)
- Pregnancy testing, early detection of pregnancy and appropriate referrals either for ante natal care services (ANC) or for choice termination of pregnancy
- Continuous psycho-social support
END.
03 December 2018 - NW3609
Wilson, Ms ER to ask the Minister of Health
By what date will the new nursing programme be rolled out in line with the National Qualifications Framework?
Reply:
The new nursing programmes will be rolled out in January 2020. All nursing colleges have prioritised the new 3-year diploma in General Nursing.
All other programmes will be rolled out in a phased approach.
END.
03 December 2018 - NW3092
Van Dyk, Ms V to ask the Minister of Communications
(a) What number of meetings has the board of the SA Broadcasting Commission had since 1 January 2018, (b) on what date did each meeting take place, (c) who was in attendance at each meeting, (d) what was on the agenda of each meeting and (e) what resolutions were taken at each meeting; (2) (2) whether she was present at any of the meetings; if so, what are the relevant details? NW3456E
Reply:
I have been advised by the department as follows:
(1) SCHEDULE OF BOARD MEETINGS FOR THE FIRST 2018/19 QUARTER
No. |
Date |
Members Present |
Apologies |
Agenda/Decisions |
5 April 2018 |
All present |
None |
Court Order, Media Frenzy of Platform Personality Changes, Funding Request. |
|
26 April 2018 |
All Present |
None |
|
|
30 May 2018 |
All except for Mr D K Mohuba |
Mr D K Mohuba |
Approval to submit the AFS to the AG for auditing purposes |
|
19 June 2018 |
All except Mr K T Kweyama |
Ms K Kweyama |
Meeting with the Minister |
SCHEDULE OF BOARD MEETINGS FOR THE SECOND 2018/19 QUARTER
No. |
Date |
Members Present |
Apologies |
Agenda/Decisions |
30 May 2018 |
Mr B Makhathini Ms K Kweyama Mr M Tsedu Mr K Naidoo Mr J Phalane Mr J Matisonn Mr M Markovitz Mr V Rambau Ms N Philiso Ms T Dlamini Mr C Maroleni |
Mr D Mohuba |
|
|
2 |
19 June 2018 Minister’s Bilateral meeting Board |
Hon Minister Mr B Makhathini Mr M Tsedu Mr K Naidoo Mr J Phalane Mr J Matisonn Mr D Mohuba Mr M Markovitz Mr V Rambau Ms N Philiso Ms T Dlamini Mr C Maroleni |
Ms Kweyama |
|
3. |
30 July 2018 |
Mr B Makhathini Ms K Kweyama Mr M Tsedu Mr K Naidoo Mr J Phalane Mr J Matisonn Mr M Markovitz Mr D Mohuba Mr V Rambau Mr M Mxakwe Ms Y van Biljon Mr C Maroleni |
None |
|
4. |
6 August 2018 Meeting with Ministers of DOC, Sport, and PSL |
Hon Min Mokonyane Hon H Maxegwana Hon Min Xasa Sport Mr B Makhathini Mr K Naidoo Mr J Phalane Mr J Matisonn Mr M Markovitz Mr V Rambau Mr M Mxakwe Ms Y van Biljon Mr C Maroleni |
Mr M Tsedu Ms Kweyama Mr K Naidoo |
|
17 August 2018 |
Mr B Makhathini Mr M Tsedu Mr K Naidoo Mr J Phalane Mr J Matisonn Mr M Markovitz Mr V Rambau Mr M Mxakwe Ms Y van Biljon Mr C Maroleni |
Mr D K Mohuba Ms K Kweyama |
To approve 2017/18 AFS and Auditors Report for submission to the AGM for adoption |
|
AGM 27 August 2018 |
Hon Min Mokonyane Mr B Makhathini Ms K Kweyama Mr J Phalane Mr D Mohuba Mr J Matisonn Mr M Tsedu Mr V Rambau Mr M Mxakwe Ms Y van Biljon Mr C Maroleni |
Mr K Naidoo Mr M Markovitz |
To adopt the 2017/18 AFS and Auditors Report for submission to the AGM for adoption |
2 The Minister was present at 3 meetings (refer above table for details).
Ms. Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams, MP
Minister
Date:
03 December 2018 - NW3548
Mackenzie, Mr C to ask the Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services
With reference to his reply to question 685 on 27 March 2018, what is the current status of the dispute between his department and the Department of Communications relating to the payment of Media Corner; (2) What is the current status of the disciplinary proceedings instituted against the employees who served as members of the Departmental Bid Evaluation Committee and the Departmental Bid Adjudictaion Committee; (3) Whether any criminal charges have been laid agains any employee or consultant involved in the Media Corner matter since 27 March 2018; if not, why not, if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
I have been advised by the Department as follows:
1) Judgement was obtained against Media Corner on 20 September 2016. The High Court held that the decision of the Department, taken on 14 August 2012 and 22 October 2012 to award the tender to Media Corner, is reviewed and set aside, further ordering that the two remaining prayers, namely:
(i) to have the contract declared null and void ab initio; and
(ii) repayment of retainer fees, in the amount of R12 783 368.00 were not granted but postponed for further argument sine die
The matter resumed on 17 October 2017 for the remaining prayers to be heard. The High Court declared the agreement concluded between the Department and Media Corner invalid and null and void ab initio. The court further ordered that the Minister and SIU, deliver a declaration setting out the relief sought associated with the two remaining prayers, reformulated as may be advised, within 30 days of the order, where after the normal rules applicable relating to action proceedings will apply. On 18 October 2017, whilst the matter was in court, the State Attorney was informed that Media Corner was placed in voluntary liquidation.
Pursuant to the judgement, Media Corner was placed in liquidation. The department is currently assessing whether it will be able to recover the judgement amount through the liquidation procedures.
2. The disciplinary hearing relating to the DBEC members was finalised. The Department is awaiting the outcome from the chairperson.
The Director-General made a decision to withdraw legal representation dealing with the hearing of the DBAC members and requested the DPSA to provide an employee to continue with the hearing. This was in line with the recommendation of the Public Service Commission (PSC) and accepted by the Minister. The PSC report stated that the Department cannot use legal representation against employees without legal qualifications. The Department received the nomination from the DPSA and is in the process of appointing an employee within the Public Service to represent the employer at the disciplinary hearing. As soon as the employee is appointed the disciplinary hearing will be scheduled to continue.
3. No criminal charges have been laid against any of the employees who were implicated in the Media Corner matter as the hearings have not been finalised. The charges levelled by the Department does not relate to criminal action.
Approved / not approved
Ms S Ndabeni - Abrahams
MINISTER OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS & POSTAL SERVICES
DATE: 03/12/2018
03 December 2018 - NW3255
Mbabama, Ms TM to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation
What (a) amount did (i) his department and (ii) each entity reporting to him 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 in each case?
Reply:
Neither the Department nor Entities reporting to the Minister of Water and Sanitation borrowed any monies from the People’s Republic of China.
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03 December 2018 - NW3091
Van Damme, Ms PT to ask the Minister of Communications
(1) Who were the key individuals involved in crafting the turnaround strategy of the SA Broadcasting Corporation (SABC); (2) were all board members of the SABC consulted on the turnaround strategy; if so, (3) whether it was a unanimous decision that the turnaround
Reply:
I have been advised by the department as follows
- The Executive crafted the turnaround strategy.
- All Board members were present at the meeting of 30 July 2018 where it was tabled; and
- Unanimously approved it for implementation.
Ms. Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams, MP
Minister
Date:
03 December 2018 - NW3198
Tarabella - Marchesi, Ms NI to ask the Minister of Basic Education
What (a) number of public comments did her department receive relating to the draft Basic Education Laws Amendment Bill, (b) is the breakdown of (i) objections and (ii) support in respect of the specified draft Bill and (c) is the current progress of reviewing the public comments thereon?
Reply:
a) The Department received more than 6 000 reactions to the call for comments. The vast majority were emails, but there were also a number of faxed and couriered documents. Many of the reactions do not contain substantive comments, but are merely requests for extension of the deadline or for information of some kind, and indications of opposition to the Bill. There were unfortunately also quite a number of repetitions – emails sent twice (and even up to five times), whether by accident or on purpose, and whether identical or with changes. The Department also received many petitions signed by interested parties. To date, 122 petitions containing 188 648 names and/or signatures have been registered. Owing to the practical difficulties alluded to above, the Department will be able to give details of how many comments were received only after all the comments have been evaluated.
b) The Minister appointed a task team consisting of officials from the Department and from three of the provincial education departments to evaluate the comments. The task team still needs to consider approximately 1 800 comments and can therefore not at this stage give an accurate breakdown of how many commentators are against or in support of the Bill. However, the majority of the commentators are opposed to the provisions in the Bill that, as they put it, restrict the powers of school governing bodies (SGBs). It should be mentioned that there were a few comments in favour of the restriction of the powers of SGBs. These commentators feel that SGBs do not have the necessary knowledge, or are corrupt, or use their powers to keep certain groups of children out of their schools. There has also been strong opposition to the provisions relating to home education. Centralised procurement, the declaration of educators' personal finances and those of their spouses, the provisions relating to alcoholic liquor, and the provisions relating to leases and loans are a few of the other matters that have drawn criticism.
c) To date, the task team has had 11 meetings, stretching over 23 days, at which approximately 3 000 reactions have been considered. These include the comments of 32* of the main organisations directly involved in education. This does not represent a complete list of education stakeholder organisations because, as the sorting of the reactions continues, the comments of more organisations are coming to light. Task team members have also spent countless hours outside of meetings, working on the Bill. During the course of the work described above, changes have been made to the Bill in line with decisions that the task team took at its meetings. Currently, the fourth draft of the Bill is the version on which the task team is working.
*
- Centre for Child Law
- Equal Education & EE Law Centre
- Section27
- Legal Resources Centre
- AfriForum
- FEDSAS
- Governors’ Alliance
- NAISA
- Solidarity
- Solidarity Helping Hand’s Schools Support Centre
- KZNED
- SADTU
- SAOU
- WCED
- Centre for Constitutional Rights
- FOR SA
- The Governing Body Foundation
- ISASA
- FEDUSA
- Progressive Principals’ Association
- Grahamstown Residents Association
- Concerned Teachers’ Group
- ADvTECH Group
- OGOD
- WCED
- GED
- Corruption Watch
- IEB
- DeafSA
- PACSEN
- NASGB
- (The Pestalozzi Trust submitted two comments, which the task team decided not to discuss at that time, because one of the task team members was given the responsibility of reevaluating the whole matter of home education for an in-depth discussion at a later stage.)
03 December 2018 - NW3582
Thembekwayo, Dr S to ask the Minister of Health
With reference to his reply to question 238 on 23 April 2018, what is the total number of (a) hospitals and (b) clinics in each province?
Reply:
The following table reflects the details in this regard.
Table 1.
PROVINCE |
HOSPITALS |
CLINICS |
Eastern Cape |
85 |
768 |
Free State |
32 |
223 |
Gauteng |
37 |
370 |
KwaZulu Natal |
72 |
600 |
Limpopo |
43 |
479 |
Mpumalanga |
32 |
287 |
North West |
23 |
308 |
Northern Cape |
14 |
163 |
Western Cape |
54 |
265 |
END.
03 December 2018 - NW2997
Matsepe, Mr CD to ask the Minister of Communications
(1) With regard to each appointment of new (a) radio and (b) television anchors at the SA Broadcasting Corporation since 1 January 2018, (i) was each specified post advertised, (ii) did other candidates apply, (iii) who were the other candidates shortlisted and/or interviewed and (iv) who was on the selection panel;
Reply:
I have been advised by the Department as follows:
1. (i and ii) The SABC appoints radio and television anchors on an independent contractor basis. Candidates are selected based on the skills required for each position. The Television channels, in certain instances, conduct auditions to select presenters. Formal recruitment processes are not followed in the appointment of independent contractors.
2. (a&b)Each anchor’s salary is different based on the skills and experience possessed by the anchor and the nature of the job between the individual and management.
Ms. Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams, MP
Minister
Date:
03 December 2018 - NW3603
James, Ms LV to ask the Minister of Health
Is there a cancer control policy in the country; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
The Breast Cancer Prevention and Control and Cervical Cancer Prevention and Control policies are available, signed off by the Minister of Health in June 2017. In addition the following documents were also approved:
- The National Cancer Strategic Framework 2017 - 2022, (October 2017); and
- National Policy Framework and Strategy on Palliative Care 2017 - 2022 (April 2017).
Both policy documents were disseminated to all the nine Provinces by the end of December 2017.
END.
03 December 2018 - NW3409
Figg, Mr MJ to ask the Minister of Public Works
Whether his department leases any properties from private lessors; if so, (a) what are the details of the highest value leases and (b) who are the lessors?
Reply:
Yes, the Department does lease from private lessors.
(a) and (b)
BUILDING |
TOWN |
USER DEPARTMENT |
LEASE RENTAL AMOUNT (Annual) 2018 /19 |
LANDLORD NAME |
SALU BUILDING |
PRETORIA |
JUSTICE AND CONSTITUTIONAL DEVELPMENT |
82 148 379,98 |
REBOSIS PROPERTY FUND LIMITED |
THIBAULT NAVARRE COMPLEX |
PRETORIA |
SA POLICE SERVICES |
80 930 320,99 |
SKG AFRICA (PTY) LTD |
FORUM BUILDING |
PRETORIA |
TRANSPORT |
78 725 185,56 |
DELTA PROPERTIES |
TULBAGH PARK BUILDING |
PRETORIA |
SA POLICE SERVICES |
50 483 127,84 |
TACORA INVESTMENTS (PTY) LTD |
LIBERTY LIFE BUILDING |
PRETORIA |
DEFENCE |
38 937 457,94 |
REBOSIS PROPERTY FUND LIMITED |
03 December 2018 - NW3604
Kopane, Ms SP to ask the Minister of Health
Do all provinces have plans to deal with malnutrition; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
All nine Provinces have plans to deal with malnutrition, specifically to address prevention and management of acute malnutrition in young children. Four provinces (Eastern Cape, Free State, Mpumalanga and North West) have malnutrition plans which have been approved by the relevant Head of Health. The other provinces have draft plans that are in the process of being approved.
The aim of the plan is to reduce the incidence and mortality due to moderate and severe acute malnutrition among children below 5 years of age. The plan addresses the following key areas:
- prevention strategies: (breastfeeding promotion and support,promotion of appropriate complementary feeding, routine growth monitoring at all Primary Health Care (PHC) facilities using the Road to Health Booklet, provision of nutritional supplements, prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV and ensuring that all children are immunised)
- case detection: (routine growth monitoring, nutritional assessment of all children under 5 years who are admitted to hospital (irrespective of diagnosis))
- inpatient case management:(standard protocols for the management of severe acute malnutrition, provision of therapeutic foods, Emergency Triage Assessment and Treatment (ETAT),
- linkages with communities for follow-up care after discharge from inpatient care: (follow-up care at PHC facilities)
- data recording and reporting systems.
END.
03 December 2018 - NW3133
Lotriet, Prof A to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation
Whether, since he served in Cabinet, he (a)(i) was ever influenced by any person and/or (ii) influenced any of his department’s employees to take any official administrative action on behalf of any (aa) member, (bb) employee and/or (cc) close associate of the Gupta family and/or (b) attended any meeting where any of the specified persons were present; if so, what are the relevant details in each case?
Reply:
(a) No.
(b) Not to my knowledge.
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03 December 2018 - NW3076
Ryder, Mr D to ask the Minister of Public Works
(1) Of the 90 000 buildings reportedly under the custodianship of his department, what is the total number of buildings that are (a) used by his department, (b) leased to government departments and their associated entities, (c) leased to provinces or provincial departments or entities, (d) leased to municipalities or municipal entities, (e) leased to private entities, (f) leased to private individuals, (g) vacant and (h) illegally occupied; (2) with reference to the specified leased properties, what is the total number of lease agreements that have been signed or renewed subsequent to the enactment of the Government Immovable Asset Management Act, Act 19 of 2007? NW3440E
Reply:
(1) (a) Department of Public Works uses 9 517 buildings,
(b) 78 173 buildings are leased to Government departments and their associated entities,
(c) 13 properties are leased to provinces or provincial departments or entities,
(d) 107 properties are leased to municipalities or municipal entities,
(e) 122 buildings are leased to private entities and (f) private individuals,
(g) 400 buildings are vacant or the occupation status is still to be confirmed and
(h) 1 287 properties, including undeveloped land parcels, are illegally occupied.
(2) 1 100 leases commenced after the enactment of the Government Immovable Asset Management Act, 2007 (Act No. 19 of 2007). However, after conducting an analysis of the leased out property portfolio, the Department found that some lease documentation was either incorrect or incomplete. In this regard, the Department is in the process of reviewing all leased out contracts and signing a lease agreement for all properties under the custodianship of the Department.
03 December 2018 - NW3482
Filtane, Mr ML to ask the Minister of Communications
(1) Whether (a) the Head Office of the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) is being moved from Sandton to Centurion and (b) a lease agreement has been signed to that effect; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details in each case; (2) whether there was any official procurement process followed in acquiring the new premises or lease thereof; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details of the procurement process; (3) whether the new premises has any implications for the storage capacity of ICASA’s documents and office equipment; (4) whether the relocation to the new offices was subjected to a formal procurement process to assist with the moving of furniture, boxes and other items; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details; (5) whether there are staff who are or have been assisting with this moving process at their own cost with limited reimbursement; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details? NW4032E
Reply:
I have been advised by the Department as follows:
1). (a) Yes, Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (the Authority) has moved its Head Office to new premises situated in Eco-park (Centurion) Pretoria, after its lease agreement with Growth-Point Properties (Sandton) came to an end on 31 October 2018. Prior to the move, the Authority embarked on an open tender process in line with Public Finance Management Act No. 1 of 1999 as amended (the PFMA), the associated National Treasury Regulations (NT Regulations) and ICASAs Supply Chain Management Policy in order to appoint a provider for its head office premises.
(b). A lease agreement has been entered into with the new landlord to provide ICASA with office accommodation for a period of 9 years and 11 months with effect from 1 November 2018.
(2)The Authority is governed by the Public Finance Management Act No. 1 of 1999 as amended (the PFMA), and the associated National Treasury Regulations (NT Regulations). To this end (as stated above), the Authority embarked on an open tender process in line with the PFMA, the NT Regulations and ICASA’s Supply Chain Management Policy to procure the new office premises.
(3)The new premises have sufficient storage capacity for office equipment and documents.
(4)The Authority is a participant of National Treasury Traversal Contract – Transportation of Cargo and Furniture Relocation Services for the State for the period 1 April 2017 to 31 March 2020 (RT8-2017). Services for the relocation of furniture, boxes and other items were procured utilizing the traversal contract. This is in line with the PFMA, the NT Regulations and ICASA’s Supply Chain Management Policy.
(5) Given the amount of work required to complete the relocation process, it was necessary for some members of staff of work overt-time to successfully complete the relocation. The staff members who qualify for overtime were paid for the overtime worked in line with the organisation’s policies. For those staff members who do not qualify for overtime pay,
arrangements were made with respective line managers to get time off in exchange for overtime worked. There are no staff members who were required to assist with the relocation at their own cost.
Ms. S. Ndabeni-Abrahams, MP
Minister
Date:
03 December 2018 - NW3410
Figg, Mr MJ to ask the Minister of Public Works
Whether his department intends to repair the damage to a fence on Plot 135 Allan Road, Glen Austin, Midrand that belongs to his department; if not, why not; if so, by what date?
Reply:
The State property on Plot 135 Allan Road, Glen Austin, in Midrand, is enclosed (boundary) with palisade walls. The Department conducted a site inspection of Plot 135 Allan Road on the 13th of November 2018 and during the inspection there were no signs of damages to the palisade walls.
03 December 2018 - NW3199
Hugo, Mr RT to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation
(a) What is the current status of the official vehicle that was purchased for his predecessor, Ms N P Mokonyane, (b) where is the specified vehicle being housed, (c) what is the cost of the vehicle and (d) on what date was it purchased; (2) Whether the vehicle is currently in use; if so, (a) who is using the vehicle and (b) for what purpose?
Reply:
(1)(a) The Vehicle was transferred to the Department of Communications.
(1)(b) I do not know.
(1)(c) The cost of the vehicle was R 910 714, 90.
(1)(d) The vehicle was procured in January 2018.
(2) Falls away.
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03 December 2018 - NW3138
Mkhaliphi, Ms HO to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation
What contingency measures are currently in place or are being planned for the citizens affected by the incompletion of the Giyani Water Project?
Reply:
The Interim measure includes refurbishment of the boreholes with treatment package plants, several communities are already benefiting from the boreholes. The construction of the bulk pipeline is underway and it is anticipated that that 55 communities with 46 607 households will benefit from the project once it is completed.
A Recovery Plan has been designed; and will be taken to the Community and Municipal Leaders for concurrence in the next few days.
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03 December 2018 - NW3686
Khawula, Ms MS to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation
With reference to his reply to question 2700 on 20 November 2018, what number of litres of water were lost through leaks (a) nationally and (b) in each (i) province and (ii) municipality in the 2016-17 financial year?
Reply:
It should be noted by the Hounorable Member that the response provided in the reply to question 2700 published on 7 September 2018 was adequately responded to.
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03 December 2018 - NW3553
Shackleton, Mr MS to ask the Minister of Health
Whether there are any plans in place to improve health services at the Jubilee Hospital in Hammanskraal; if not, why not; if so, (a) what are the details of the plans and (b) by what date will they be implemented?
Reply:
a) There is a proposal to build a new hospital and upgrade the existing one to a Regional Hospital. This will come with an appropriate staff establishment, equipment and all resources needed to provide the envisaged hospital package.
b) The implementation date is subject to availability of land and funds.
END.
03 December 2018 - NW3055
Groenewald, Dr PJ to ask the Minister of Health
(1)With reference to investigations into deaths in all state mortuaries, in which number of deaths (a) in the financial year (i) 2015-16, (ii) 2016-17 and (iii) 2017-18 and (b) since 1 April 2018 until the latest specified date for which information is available, the death was the result of (aa) the use of a firearm, (bb) the use of blunt objects, (cc) the use of knives and other sharp objects and (dd) asphyxiation; (2) whether he will make a statement on the matter?
Reply:
1. Table 1 below is a total of investigations from 4 Provinces, Gauteng, Limpopo and Western Cape. Still awaiting response from 5 Provinces
Table 1: Total of investigations
2015/16 |
2016/17 |
2017/18 |
1 April to September 2018 |
|
Use of firearm |
3682 |
3815 |
4536 |
2774 |
use of blunt objects |
2146 |
2134 |
2470 |
1260 |
use of knives and other sharp objects |
3470 |
3886 |
3893 |
1692 |
Asphyxiation |
779 |
778 |
771 |
292 |
2. No, there is no need to make a statement. The Minister of Police makes statements on these issues frequently.
END.
03 December 2018 - NW3546
Mackenzie, Mr C to ask the Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services
(1) What (a) is the detailed breakdown of the (i) R 1 398 000 spent on goods and services to the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) Telecom World Conference 2018, as stated in the Programme 2 virements, (ii) R 6 778 000 virement from Programme 3 and (iii) R 1 267 000 virement from Programme 4 of his department’s 2018-19 Adjusted Estimates of Expenditure and (b) impact have these virements had on the service delivery mandates of the affected programmes; (2) Has South Africa’s membership of any international organisation been affected by the Programme 2 virements; if so, what are the relevant details; (3) Whether any funds from the virements were sent to (a) the ITU and/or (b) any person or organisation not based in South Africa; if so, in each case, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
I have been advised by the Department that:
(1)(a)(i) R 1,398,000 under Programme 2 spent on goods and services was for the travel and accommodation expenses of the ITU officials to the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) Telecom World 2018 event.
(ii) - (iii) R 6, 778, 000 virement from Programme 3 and R 1,267,000 virement from Programme 4 were utilised for the payment of the venue for ITU Telecom World 2018 event.
(b) There is no impact on service delivery plans of the affected programmes because some of the Sponsorship valued at R26 000 000.00 was paid directly into the Department’s bank account. When the money was appropriated during the AENE process, the affected programmes were reimbursed.
(2) No.
(3) No.
Approved / not approved
Ms S Ndabeni - Abrahams
MINISTER OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS & POSTAL SERVICES
DATE: 03/12/2018
03 December 2018 - NW3480
Hugo, Mr RT to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation
How much water is being saved across the country each month due to his department’s War on Leaks programme?
Reply:
The consolidated water balance for the first 9 months of the 2017/18 within the eight large water supply systems based on the data as at Dec 2017 indicates a savings achievements of 25,2 million m3/a which translates to a savings of 12,6%.
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03 December 2018 - NW3136
Khawula, Ms MS to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation
(a) To what number of households and communities did the Giyani Water Project intend to supply water in the original plan, (b) at what cost and (c) what was the envisaged date for completion?
Reply:
(a) The Giyani water and sanitation emergency project is intended to benefit 55 villages in Giyani. The project intends to benefit 46 607 households (Stats SA 2015)
(b) The project cost is R3.36 billion inclusive of Implementing Agent fees and VAT.
(c) The project commenced in 2014 with the project plan of 5 years. The project anticipated completion date is July 2019.
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03 December 2018 - NW3600
Basson, Mr LJ to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation
(1)(a) What is the (i) name and (ii) current safety status of each dam under the control of his department, (b) when last did the dam safety office of his department conduct safety inspections on each dam and (c) what was the outcome of the inspection in each case; (2) what mechanisms has his department put in place to deal with dams that pose safety risks?
Reply:
(1) Refer to Annexure A for the details on current safety status of each dam. In Part (1). Table 1 of the annexure explains the condition rating of the dam based on the most recent Dam Safety Evaluation (DSE) report by an Approved Professional Person (APP). Table 2 contains a list of category 2 and 3 dams which must be subjected to a five yearly DSE (category 1 dams are excluded). Condition rating system based on the outcome of a Dam Safety Evaluation (DSE) was implemented in 2016, which explains why only 72 dams on the list have a condition rating indicating their safety status as reviewed by the Dam Safety Office. Table 2 also indicates the dams that have been rehabilitated to improve their safety and will only be evaluated at least 5 years after construction completion as well as 41 dams that are currently been evaluated by APP’s.
(2) The outcomes of dam safety evaluations determine the type of intervention/mechanism required to address the safety risk. These interventions/mechanisms could either be maintenance related or capital intensive where dam rehabilitation is required. For maintenance related issues the Cluster or Operation Managers are usually tasked to address these as part of routine maintenance as prescribed in the operations and maintenance manuals. For capital intensive safety risks are addressed through Dam Safety Rehabilitation Programme (DSRP).
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Annexure A
Table 1: Dam Safety: Proposed Score Card for the Condition of a Dam
Symbol /Score |
Analysis of condition from the Recommendations and Findings of a Dam Safety Evaluation Report by an APP |
A |
Dam in good condition and routine maintenance are acceptably up to date. An evaluation interval of longer than 5 years can be recommended (if the owner request it or for farmers/ smaller municipalities.) |
B |
Dam in reasonable condition but not complying to modern standards. Only routine maintenance and routine inspections recommended. An evaluation interval of longer than 5 years cannot be recommended. |
C |
Significant outstanding maintenance by the normal operation and maintenance staff recommended restoring dam to a functional state. Elementary monitoring systems like settlement beacons and flow monitoring included here. |
D |
Significant rehabilitation recommended to restore dam components to its original state for example repair major erosion or cavitation’s, repair slope protection, reinstate crest level, refurbish outlet works or gates. Work is considered significant rehabilitation if it is outside the capacity of the normal operation and maintenance staff and the appointment of a contractor is necessary and the work should be done under guidance of an APP. Drafting of an Operation and Maintenance Manual and or Emergency Preparedness Plan and install sophisticated monitoring instruments under guidance of an APP also included here. |
E |
Upgrading recommended for example increase spillway capacity, increase freeboard, provide buttress / thicken dam to improve stability or install stress cables, install slope protection, install additional drainage or grouting or water seals to reduce leakage. A licence to alter and the services of an APP will be required. |
F |
Dam unsafe. Restrictions on operation recommended, for example water level may not exceed a specified level. |
Table 2: List of DWS owned dams (Category II and III only)
No. |
Name of dam |
Size Class |
Hazard Rating |
Category |
Date Last DSE |
Condition / Status |
1 |
RAMAH CANAL BALANCING NO 1 |
Small |
Significant |
2 |
1-Jan-91 |
|
2 |
BISSETSDRIFT CROSSING DAM |
Small |
Significant |
2 |
1-Jun-96 |
|
3 |
JAN TSHATSHU DAM |
Small |
Significant |
2 |
24-Aug-99 |
Rehab |
4 |
WOBURN 3 DAM |
Small |
Significant |
2 |
25-Oct-05 |
|
5 |
LIMIETSKLOOF DAM |
Medium |
Significant |
2 |
3-Dec-99 |
|
6 |
ELANDSDRIFT STUDAM |
Medium |
High |
3 |
28-May-01 |
|
7 |
MAJOLA DAM |
Medium |
Low |
2 |
31-May-01 |
|
8 |
MAGWA DAM |
Medium |
Significant |
2 |
31-May-01 |
|
9 |
GCUWA DAM |
Medium |
High |
3 |
1-Jun-01 |
|
10 |
NSAMI DAM |
Medium |
High |
3 |
1-Sep-02 |
Rehab |
11 |
RUST DE WINTER DAM |
Large |
High |
3 |
29-Jan-03 |
Rehab |
12 |
TAUNG DAM |
Large |
High |
3 |
11-Aug-03 |
Rehab |
13 |
PONGOLAPOORT DAM |
Large |
High |
3 |
3-Oct-03 |
DSE In progress |
14 |
HAMMARSDALE DAM |
Small |
High |
2 |
21-Jan-04 |
Rehab |
15 |
DIMBAZA DAM |
Small |
Significant |
2 |
10-Sep-04 |
DSE In progress |
16 |
BOSPOORT DAM |
Medium |
High |
3 |
10-Dec-04 |
Rehab |
17 |
NKADIMENG DAM |
Medium |
Significant |
2 |
24-Jan-05 |
Rehab |
18 |
CATA DAM |
Large |
High |
3 |
1-Feb-05 |
Rehab |
19 |
THABINA DAM |
Large |
High |
3 |
16-Feb-05 |
|
20 |
DONNY BROOK 1 DAM |
Medium |
Low |
2 |
6-Aug-05 |
|
21 |
GLENBROCK DAM |
Medium |
High |
3 |
19-Aug-05 |
|
22 |
KLEIN MARICOPOORT DAM |
Medium |
High |
3 |
4-Oct-05 |
DSE In progress |
23 |
MNYAMENI DAM |
Large |
High |
3 |
25-Oct-05 |
|
24 |
WOBURN 2 DAM |
Small |
Significant |
2 |
25-Oct-05 |
|
25 |
RIETSPRUIT DAM |
Medium |
Significant |
2 |
1-Feb-06 |
|
27 |
SINGIZI DAM |
Medium |
Significant |
2 |
22-Aug-06 |
|
28 |
DAMANI DAM |
Medium |
High |
3 |
28-Sep-06 |
|
29 |
GRASSRIDGE DAM |
Medium |
High |
3 |
21-Nov-06 |
|
30 |
ROXENI DAM |
Medium |
Significant |
2 |
24-Nov-06 |
DSE In progress |
31 |
SHESHEGU DAM |
Medium |
Low |
2 |
24-Nov-06 |
DSE In progress |
32 |
DABI DAM |
Medium |
Low |
2 |
27-Nov-06 |
DSE In progress |
33 |
NQWELO |
Medium |
Significant |
2 |
27-Nov-06 |
DSE In progress |
34 |
RURA DAM |
Medium |
Significant |
2 |
27-Nov-06 |
DSE In progress |
35 |
METSIMATSHO (SWARTWATER) |
Medium |
Significant |
2 |
10-Jan-07 |
DSE In progress |
36 |
NQADU DAM |
Medium |
Significant |
2 |
26-Jan-07 |
|
37 |
NOOITGEDACHT DAM |
Small |
Significant |
2 |
30-Jan-07 |
DSE In progress |
38 |
JAGERSRUST DAM |
Small |
Significant |
2 |
28-May-07 |
DSE In progress |
39 |
KASTEEL DAM |
Medium |
Significant |
2 |
18-Aug-07 |
|
40 |
INJAKA DAM |
Large |
High |
3 |
18-Sep-07 |
|
41 |
BELFORT DAM |
Medium |
Significant |
2 |
26-Sep-07 |
DSE In progress |
42 |
NTENETYANA DAM |
Medium |
Significant |
2 |
26-Sep-07 |
|
43 |
CAMDEN RESERVOIR NO.3 |
Small |
Significant |
2 |
31-Oct-07 |
DSE In progress |
44 |
STOMPDRIFT DAM |
Large |
High |
3 |
15-Nov-07 |
Rehab |
45 |
BALANSEERDAM S2 ORANJE RIET KANAAL |
Small |
Significant |
2 |
10-Dec-07 |
|
46 |
KRUGERSDRIFT DAM |
Medium |
High |
3 |
9-Jan-08 |
|
47 |
ROOIFONTEIN DAM |
Small |
Significant |
2 |
27-Jan-08 |
|
48 |
RAMAH CANAL BALANCING NO 2 |
Small |
Significant |
2 |
10-Apr-08 |
DSE In progress |
49 |
BOEGOEBERG DAM |
Medium |
Low |
2 |
24-Jun-08 |
DSE In progress |
50 |
WELTEVREDE DAM |
Small |
Significant |
2 |
29-Sep-08 |
|
51 |
VAALKOP NO.II DAM |
Small |
High |
2 |
20-Oct-08 |
Rehab |
52 |
NZHELELE DAM |
Large |
High |
3 |
21-Oct-08 |
|
53 |
SEDIBA DAM |
Small |
Significant |
2 |
27-Oct-08 |
|
54 |
FELOANA DAM |
Small |
Significant |
2 |
27-Oct-08 |
|
55 |
WOODBRIDGE DAM |
Small |
Significant |
2 |
27-Oct-08 |
|
56 |
SEROALO DAM |
Small |
Significant |
2 |
27-Oct-08 |
|
57 |
AMABELE DAM |
Small |
Significant |
2 |
27-Oct-08 |
DSE In progress |
58 |
MADIKWE DAM |
Medium |
Significant |
2 |
3-Nov-08 |
DSE In progress |
59 |
BULSHOEK DAM |
Small |
Significant |
2 |
2-Dec-08 |
DSE In progress |
60 |
KLEINPLAAS DAM |
Medium |
High |
3 |
3-Dec-08 |
DSE In progress |
61 |
THEEWATERSKLOOF DAM |
Large |
High |
3 |
3-Dec-08 |
|
62 |
LINDLEYSPOORT DAM |
Large |
High |
3 |
4-Dec-08 |
|
63 |
BARTELSFONTEIN RESERVOIR |
Small |
Significant |
2 |
5-Dec-08 |
|
64 |
GROOTDRAAI DAM |
Large |
High |
3 |
26-Jan-09 |
|
65 |
DRIEKLOOF DAM |
Large |
High |
3 |
27-Jan-09 |
DSE In progress |
66 |
STERKFONTEIN |
Large |
High |
3 |
28-Jan-09 |
|
67 |
BLOEMHOF DAM |
Large |
High |
3 |
9-Feb-09 |
|
68 |
WATERDOWN DAM |
Large |
High |
3 |
13-Apr-09 |
|
69 |
CAPES THORNE DAM |
Medium |
Significant |
2 |
18-Jun-09 |
DSE In progress |
70 |
ROOIKRANS DAM |
Medium |
High |
3 |
8-Jul-09 |
|
71 |
WRIGGLESWADE DAM |
Large |
High |
3 |
9-Jul-09 |
DSE In progress |
72 |
DRIEL BARRAGE |
Medium |
High |
3 |
26-Aug-09 |
|
73 |
QEDUSIZI DAM |
Large |
High |
3 |
27-Aug-09 |
|
74 |
RIETFONTEIN WEIR |
Small |
Significant |
2 |
10-Sep-09 |
DSE In progress |
75 |
ONVERWACHT RESERVOIRS NO.1,2 & 3 |
Small |
Significant |
2 |
10-Sep-09 |
|
76 |
ROODEPOORT DAM |
Small |
Significant |
2 |
29-Sep-09 |
|
78 |
WELTEVREDEN WEIR |
Small |
Significant |
2 |
19-Nov-09 |
DSE In progress |
79 |
ROOIKRAAL DAM |
Medium |
Significant |
2 |
19-Nov-09 |
DSE In progress |
80 |
VAAL DAM |
Large |
High |
3 |
21-Dec-09 |
|
81 |
BOSKOP DAM |
Medium |
High |
3 |
23-Dec-09 |
|
82 |
KOUGA DAM |
Large |
High |
3 |
14-Jan-10 |
|
83 |
DARLINGTON DAM |
Large |
High |
3 |
14-Jan-10 |
|
84 |
IMPOFU |
Large |
High |
3 |
15-Jan-10 |
|
85 |
HLUHLUWE DAM |
Large |
High |
3 |
1-Feb-10 |
DSE In progress |
86 |
GOEDERTROUW DAM |
Large |
High |
3 |
3-Feb-10 |
|
87 |
XONXA DAM |
Large |
High |
3 |
12-Apr-10 |
|
88 |
MACUBENI DAM |
Medium |
High |
3 |
12-Apr-10 |
DSE In progress |
89 |
BUSHMANSKRANTZ DAM |
Large |
High |
3 |
13-Apr-10 |
|
90 |
SHILOH DAM |
Medium |
High |
3 |
13-Apr-10 |
|
91 |
OXKRAAL DAM |
Large |
High |
3 |
13-Apr-10 |
|
92 |
SANDILE DAM |
Large |
High |
3 |
14-Apr-10 |
|
93 |
DEBE DAM |
Large |
High |
3 |
14-Apr-10 |
DSE In progress |
94 |
OUKLOOF DAM |
Large |
High |
3 |
4-Jun-10 |
DSE In progress |
95 |
GLEN MELVILLE DAM |
Large |
High |
3 |
20-Jul-10 |
DSE In progress |
96 |
GLEN BOYD BALANCING DAM |
Medium |
Significant |
2 |
22-Jul-10 |
|
97 |
DER BROCHEN DAM |
Large |
High |
3 |
27-Jul-10 |
DSE In progress |
98 |
NANDONI DAM |
Large |
High |
3 |
10-Aug-10 |
|
99 |
ROODEFONTEIN DAM |
Medium |
High |
3 |
16-Aug-10 |
|
100 |
KLIPFONTEIN DAM (W4) |
Medium |
High |
3 |
16-Aug-10 |
|
101 |
BRONKHORSTSPRUIT DAM |
Large |
High |
3 |
17-Aug-10 |
DSE In progress |
102 |
INANDA DAM |
Large |
High |
3 |
31-Aug-10 |
|
103 |
HAZELMERE DAM |
Large |
High |
3 |
31-Aug-10 |
|
104 |
POORTJIESKLOOF DAM |
Large |
High |
3 |
7-Sep-10 |
|
105 |
CLANWILLIAM DAM |
Large |
High |
3 |
8-Sep-10 |
Raising |
106 |
MTATA DAM |
Large |
High |
3 |
1-Oct-10 |
|
107 |
MHLANGA DAM |
Large |
High |
3 |
1-Oct-10 |
|
108 |
NTSHINGWAYO DAM |
Medium |
High |
3 |
1-Jan-11 |
|
109 |
VAALKOP DAM |
Large |
High |
3 |
26-Jan-11 |
Rehab |
110 |
KALKFONTEIN DAM |
Large |
High |
3 |
2-Feb-11 |
Rehab |
111 |
MANKWE DAM |
Medium |
Significant |
2 |
3-Feb-11 |
|
112 |
MARICO-BOSVELD DAM |
Medium |
High |
3 |
3-Feb-11 |
|
113 |
ROODEKOPJES DAM |
Medium |
High |
3 |
9-Feb-11 |
|
114 |
GROOTHOEK DAM (MOUTLOATSI SETLOGELO) DAM |
Medium |
High |
3 |
15-Feb-11 |
|
115 |
ROODE ELSBERG DAM |
Large |
High |
3 |
18-Apr-11 |
|
116 |
BEN ETIVE DAM |
Medium |
Significant |
2 |
19-Apr-11 |
|
117 |
FLORISKRAAL DAM |
Medium |
High |
3 |
19-Apr-11 |
DSE In progress |
118 |
LEEU-GAMKA DAM |
Medium |
High |
3 |
20-Apr-11 |
DSE In progress |
119 |
KLIPBERG DAM |
Medium |
High |
3 |
20-Jun-11 |
|
120 |
BUFFELJAGS DAM |
Medium |
High |
3 |
20-Jun-11 |
|
121 |
KAMMANASSIE DAM |
Large |
High |
3 |
20-Jun-11 |
DSE In progress |
122 |
KLIPHEUWEL DAM |
Medium |
High |
3 |
21-Jun-11 |
|
123 |
MIERTJIESKRAAL DAM |
Medium |
High |
3 |
22-Jun-11 |
|
124 |
MAKOTSWANE DAM |
Medium |
Significant |
2 |
12-Jul-11 |
|
125 |
DISANENG DAM |
Medium |
Significant |
2 |
3-Aug-11 |
|
126 |
BEVENSON DAM |
Medium |
Significant |
2 |
10-Aug-11 |
DSE In progress |
127 |
BUFFELSPOORT DAM |
Large |
High |
3 |
15-Aug-11 |
|
128 |
ROODEPLAAT DAM |
Large |
High |
3 |
15-Aug-11 |
|
129 |
DORINGRIVIER DAM |
Medium |
High |
3 |
15-Aug-11 |
|
130 |
LUBISI DAM |
Large |
High |
3 |
15-Aug-11 |
|
131 |
KWENA DAM |
Large |
High |
3 |
30-Aug-11 |
|
132 |
MIDDEL LETABA DAM |
Large |
High |
3 |
31-Aug-11 |
|
133 |
NCORA DAM |
Large |
High |
3 |
1-Sep-11 |
|
134 |
CRAIGIE BURN |
Large |
High |
3 |
7-Sep-11 |
|
135 |
KLIPDRIFT DAM |
Small |
Significant |
2 |
16-Sep-11 |
|
136 |
ALLEMANSKRAAL DAM |
Large |
High |
3 |
16-Sep-11 |
|
137 |
NAHOON DAM |
Large |
High |
3 |
19-Sep-11 |
|
138 |
XILINXA DAM |
Medium |
High |
3 |
19-Sep-11 |
|
139 |
LOERIE DAM |
Medium |
High |
3 |
20-Sep-11 |
|
140 |
BEERVLEI DAM |
Large |
High |
3 |
22-Sep-11 |
|
141 |
TZANEEN |
Large |
High |
3 |
28-Sep-11 |
Raising |
142 |
VERGELEGEN DAM |
Medium |
Significant |
2 |
28-Sep-11 |
|
143 |
BOSSIESPRUIT DAM |
Medium |
High |
2 |
12-Oct-11 |
|
144 |
DREISELEN DAM |
Medium |
Significant |
2 |
25-Oct-11 |
|
145 |
LEPELLANE DAM |
Medium |
Significant |
2 |
25-Oct-11 |
|
146 |
MOLATEDI DAM |
Medium |
High |
3 |
31-Jan-12 |
|
147 |
LOTLAMORENG DAM |
Small |
Significant |
2 |
1-Apr-12 |
|
148 |
LAKENVALLEI DAM |
Large |
High |
3 |
1-Apr-12 |
|
149 |
GXETU DAM |
Medium |
Significant |
2 |
14-May-12 |
|
150 |
GUBU DAM |
Large |
High |
3 |
15-May-12 |
|
151 |
KROMELLENBOOG DAM |
Medium |
High |
3 |
1-Aug-12 |
Rehab |
152 |
GAMKAPOORT DAM |
Large |
High |
3 |
18-Oct-12 |
|
153 |
GAMKA DAM |
Large |
High |
3 |
19-Oct-12 |
|
154 |
CROSS DAM |
Medium |
Significant |
2 |
30-Oct-12 |
|
155 |
LUPHEPHE DAM |
Large |
High |
3 |
30-Oct-12 |
|
156 |
NWANEDZI |
Large |
High |
3 |
30-Oct-12 |
|
157 |
RUSTFONTEIN DAM |
Large |
High |
3 |
26-Nov-12 |
|
158 |
KNELLPOORT DAM |
Large |
High |
3 |
26-Nov-12 |
|
159 |
ERFENIS DAM |
Large |
High |
3 |
27-Nov-12 |
|
160 |
KOPPIES DAM |
Medium |
High |
3 |
27-Nov-12 |
|
161 |
DOORNDRAAI DAM |
Medium |
High |
3 |
23-Jan-13 |
|
162 |
GLEN ALPINE DAM |
Medium |
High |
3 |
23-Jan-13 |
|
163 |
KLERKSKRAAL DAM |
Medium |
High |
3 |
25-Jan-13 |
|
164 |
TRICHARDTSFONTEIN DAM |
Medium |
High |
3 |
2-Feb-13 |
|
165 |
RHENOSTERKOP DAM |
Large |
High |
3 |
7-Feb-13 |
|
166 |
WOODSTOCK DAM |
Large |
High |
3 |
20-Feb-13 |
|
167 |
KILBURN DAM |
Large |
High |
3 |
20-Feb-13 |
DSE In progress |
168 |
WITKLIP DAM |
Medium |
High |
3 |
27-Feb-13 |
|
169 |
VLUGKRAAL DAM |
Medium |
Significant |
2 |
14-May-13 |
DSE In progress |
170 |
TONTELDOOS DAM |
Medium |
Significant |
2 |
14-May-13 |
|
171 |
SESHEGO DAM |
Medium |
Significant |
2 |
20-Jun-13 |
|
172 |
KORENTEPOORT DAM |
Large |
High |
3 |
28-Aug-13 |
|
173 |
CALIFORNIA DAM |
Medium |
Significant |
2 |
30-Sep-13 |
|
174 |
BLYDERIVIERSPOORT DAM |
Large |
High |
3 |
13-Jan-14 |
|
175 |
MAGOEBASKLOOF DAM |
Large |
Significant |
3 |
14-Jan-14 |
|
176 |
VONDO DAM |
Large |
High |
3 |
15-Jan-14 |
|
177 |
PIETERSFONTEIN DAM |
Medium |
High |
3 |
21-Jan-14 |
|
178 |
FIKA-PATSO DAM |
Large |
High |
3 |
10-Mar-14 |
|
179 |
KILBURN-OMGEWINGS NO.3DAM |
Medium |
Significant |
2 |
11-Mar-14 |
|
180 |
VLAKBULT DAM |
Small |
Significant |
2 |
11-Mar-14 |
|
181 |
TOURS DAM |
Medium |
Significant |
2 |
19-Mar-14 |
|
182 |
HARTBEESKUIL DAM |
Medium |
High |
3 |
19-Mar-14 |
|
183 |
EBENEZER DAM |
Large |
High |
3 |
24-Mar-14 |
|
184 |
KATRIVIER DAM |
Large |
High |
3 |
24-Mar-14 |
|
185 |
HARTBEESPOORT DAM |
Large |
High |
3 |
26-Mar-14 |
|
186 |
ALBASINI DAM |
Large |
High |
3 |
26-Mar-14 |
|
187 |
VYGEBOOM DAM |
Large |
High |
3 |
26-Mar-14 |
|
188 |
KLASERIE |
Medium |
High |
3 |
28-Mar-14 |
|
189 |
BERGRIVIER DAM |
Large |
High |
3 |
28-Mar-14 |
|
190 |
OHRIGSTAD DAM |
Large |
High |
3 |
29-Mar-14 |
|
191 |
LAING DAM |
Large |
High |
3 |
29-Mar-14 |
|
192 |
KWAGGASKLOOF DAM-PART OF GROTER BRANDVLEI 12/2/H100/08 |
Medium |
High |
3 |
14-May-14 |
D |
193 |
EGMONT DAM |
Medium |
High |
3 |
22-May-14 |
|
194 |
ARMENIA DAM |
Medium |
High |
3 |
23-May-14 |
|
195 |
MOKOLO |
Large |
High |
3 |
4-Jul-14 |
D |
196 |
VOELVLEI DAM |
Small |
High |
2 |
19-Aug-14 |
|
197 |
TIERKLOOF DAM |
Medium |
Significant |
2 |
16-Sep-14 |
D |
198 |
NGWEKAZI DAM |
Medium |
Significant |
2 |
12-Nov-14 |
D |
199 |
GEMSBOKHOEK |
Medium |
Low |
2 |
25-Nov-14 |
B |
200 |
VERGELEGEN DAM |
Medium |
Significant |
2 |
30-Jan-15 |
D |
201 |
BALURADAM |
Medium |
Low |
2 |
7-Feb-15 |
C |
202 |
KLIPVOOR DAM |
Medium |
High |
3 |
25-Feb-15 |
|
203 |
TURFLOOP DAM |
Medium |
Significant |
2 |
27-Feb-15 |
E |
204 |
DOUGLAS WEIR |
Small |
Significant |
2 |
1-Mar-15 |
|
205 |
ROCKVIEW DAM |
Large |
High |
3 |
1-Mar-15 |
E |
206 |
BRANDVLEI DAM & GROTER BRANDVLEI RESERVOIR |
Medium |
High |
3 |
1-Mar-15 |
D |
207 |
BIZANA DAM |
Medium |
Significant |
2 |
11-Mar-15 |
C |
208 |
VAALHARTS-STUWAL |
Small |
High |
2 |
13-Mar-15 |
D |
209 |
WENTZEL DAM |
Small |
High |
2 |
16-Mar-15 |
D |
210 |
BONNIEBROOK DAM |
Medium |
Significant |
2 |
18-Mar-15 |
C |
211 |
PIETGOUWS DAM-LEBOWA |
Medium |
Significant |
2 |
20-Mar-15 |
D |
26 |
NONDWENI STUWAL |
Medium |
Significant |
2 |
24-Mar-15 |
|
212 |
ELANDSKUIL DAM |
Small |
High |
2 |
29-Mar-15 |
D |
213 |
TENTERGATE |
Small |
Significant |
2 |
30-Mar-15 |
C |
214 |
BUFFELSKLOOF DAM |
Large |
Significant |
3 |
31-Mar-15 |
B |
215 |
LAKESIDE DAM |
Small |
High |
2 |
31-Mar-15 |
|
216 |
WELBEDACHT DAM |
Large |
High |
3 |
1-Apr-15 |
C |
217 |
GARIEP DAM |
Large |
High |
3 |
1-Apr-15 |
C |
218 |
KOGELBERG DAM |
Large |
High |
3 |
1-Apr-15 |
C |
219 |
ELANDSKLOOF DAM |
Large |
High |
3 |
1-Apr-15 |
C |
220 |
TSOJANA DAM |
Medium |
Significant |
2 |
1-Apr-15 |
E |
221 |
CORANA |
Medium |
Significant |
2 |
1-Apr-15 |
D |
222 |
ALBERT FALLS DAM |
Large |
High |
3 |
1-Apr-15 |
C |
223 |
SPIOENKOP DAM |
Small |
High |
3 |
1-Apr-15 |
C |
224 |
KOSTER DAM |
Medium |
High |
3 |
29-May-15 |
|
225 |
HOUTRIVIER DAM |
Medium |
Significant |
2 |
31-May-15 |
C |
226 |
MITFORD DAM |
Small |
Significant |
2 |
6-Jul-15 |
E |
227 |
LOSKOP DAM |
Large |
High |
3 |
30-Jul-15 |
C |
228 |
NOOITGEDACHT DAM |
Large |
High |
3 |
30-Jul-15 |
B |
229 |
WESTOE DAM |
Medium |
High |
3 |
1-Nov-15 |
C |
230 |
JOZANASHOEK DAM |
Large |
High |
3 |
2-Nov-15 |
C |
231 |
KOMMANDODRIFT DAM |
Large |
High |
3 |
2-Nov-15 |
A |
232 |
DE MISTKRAAL |
Medium |
High |
3 |
21-Jan-16 |
C |
233 |
JERICHO DAM |
Medium |
High |
3 |
30-Jan-16 |
C |
234 |
PATENSIE BALANCING DAM |
Medium |
Significant |
2 |
29-Feb-16 |
C |
235 |
SCHEEPERSVLAKTE DAM |
Medium |
High |
3 |
7-Mar-16 |
A |
236 |
THRIFT DAM (MOUNTHOPE) |
Medium |
Significant |
2 |
7-Mar-16 |
E |
237 |
ZAAIHOEK DAM |
Large |
High |
3 |
7-Mar-16 |
A |
238 |
MUTSHEDZI DAM |
Medium |
Significant |
2 |
14-Mar-16 |
C |
239 |
WOLWEDANS DAM |
Large |
High |
3 |
15-Mar-16 |
C |
240 |
SCHEEPERS DAM |
Small |
Significant |
2 |
15-Mar-16 |
C |
241 |
MIDMAR DAM |
Large |
High |
3 |
25-Mar-16 |
C |
242 |
XIKUNDU STUWAL |
Medium |
Significant |
2 |
29-Mar-16 |
C |
243 |
DUTHUNI DAM |
Small |
Significant |
2 |
29-Mar-16 |
B |
244 |
PHIPHIDI |
Medium |
Significant |
2 |
29-Mar-16 |
C |
245 |
MODJADJI DAM |
Medium |
High |
3 |
29-Mar-16 |
C |
246 |
SPITSKOP DAM |
Medium |
High |
3 |
29-Mar-16 |
C |
247 |
D-DAM |
Medium |
Significant |
2 |
29-Mar-16 |
C |
248 |
MANKAZANA DAM |
Medium |
Significant |
2 |
29-Mar-16 |
A |
249 |
BINFIELD PARK DAM |
Large |
High |
3 |
29-Mar-16 |
C |
250 |
TOLENI DAM |
Small |
Significant |
2 |
29-Mar-16 |
A |
251 |
MEARNS WEIR-OU |
Small |
Significant |
2 |
29-Mar-16 |
C |
252 |
KUDUBE DAM (LEEUKRAAL DAM) |
Small |
Significant |
2 |
30-Mar-16 |
E |
253 |
TSHAKHUMA DAM |
Large |
High |
3 |
30-Mar-16 |
|
254 |
BOTLOKWA DAM |
Small |
Significant |
2 |
30-Mar-16 |
C |
255 |
SETUMO DAM |
Medium |
Significant |
2 |
30-Mar-16 |
B |
256 |
BLUECRANE DAM |
Small |
Significant |
2 |
30-Mar-16 |
C |
257 |
WAGENDRIFT DAM |
Large |
High |
3 |
30-Mar-16 |
C |
258 |
HEYSHOPE DAM |
Medium |
High |
3 |
30-Mar-16 |
C |
259 |
MORGENSTOND DAM |
Large |
Significant |
3 |
30-Mar-16 |
D |
260 |
SPITSKOPKRAAL DAM |
Medium |
Significant |
2 |
31-Mar-16 |
D |
261 |
VANDERKLOOF DAM |
Large |
High |
3 |
31-Mar-16 |
C |
77 |
FLAG BOSHIELO |
Large |
High |
3 |
3-May-16 |
|
262 |
BOTTERKLOOF DAM |
Medium |
Significant |
2 |
30-Mar-17 |
B |
263 |
MOLEPO DAM |
Medium |
Significant |
2 |
31-Mar-17 |
D |
264 |
PELLA DAM |
Medium |
High |
3 |
19-Jun-17 |
C |
265 |
MAHLANGU DAM |
Medium |
Significant |
2 |
6-Jul-17 |
D |
266 |
MIDDELKRAAL DAM |
Small |
Significant |
2 |
7-Jul-17 |
|
267 |
MASHASHANE DAM |
Medium |
Significant |
2 |
12-Jul-17 |
|
268 |
THAPANA DAM |
Medium |
Significant |
2 |
27-Jul-17 |
|
269 |
NEUSBERG WEIR |
Medium |
Low |
2 |
8-Sep-17 |
B |
270 |
DUIVENHOKS DAM |
Large |
High |
3 |
18-Sep-17 |
C |
271 |
PLEASANTVIEW DAM |
Medium |
Significant |
2 |
20-Sep-17 |
B |
272 |
SINQUMENI DAM |
Medium |
Low |
2 |
22-Sep-17 |
D |
273 |
MABELENI DAM |
Medium |
Significant |
2 |
26-Sep-17 |
C |
274 |
NGOTWANE DAM |
Medium |
Significant |
2 |
23-Oct-17 |
|
275 |
ACORNHOEK DAM |
Medium |
Low |
2 |
31-Oct-17 |
D |
276 |
MISVERSTAND-STUWAL |
Medium |
Significant |
2 |
18-Jan-18 |
|
277 |
CHUNIESPOORT DAM |
Medium |
Significant |
2 |
11-May-18 |
|
278 |
SEHUJWANE DAM |
Medium |
Significant |
2 |
24-May-18 |
|
279 |
EDINBURGH DAM |
Medium |
High |
3 |
8-Aug-18 |
|
280 |
LOLA MONTES DAM |
Medium |
Significant |
2 |
27-Aug-18 |
|
281 |
DE HOOP DAM |
Large |
High |
3 |
|
DSE In progress |
282 |
HK BALANCING DAM |
Small |
Significant |
2 |
|
|
283 |
KORHAANSDRIFT WEIR |
Small |
Significant |
2 |
|
|
284 |
LUDEKE DAM |
Large |
High |
3 |
|
DSE In progress |
285 |
SPRING GROVE DAM |
Large |
High |
3 |
|
|
286 |
MUNDTS CONCESSION DAM |
Medium |
High |
3 |
|
|
03 December 2018 - NW3493
Groenewald, Dr PJ to ask the Minister of Public Service and Administration
(1)How many private consultants had been appointed in each separate government department in the financial year (a) 2012-13, (b) 2013-14, (c) 2014-15, (d) 2015-16, (e) 2016-17 and (f) 2017-18; (2) what is the cost associated with each listed consultant's contract in each specified financial year; (3) whether she will make a statement about the matter?
Reply:
(1) Each separate government department is in a better position to provide response on consultant, which each government department has appointed.
(2) Refer to afore-mentioned response in paragraph (1)
(3) Not at this stage
03 December 2018 - NW3550
Matsepe, Mr CD to ask the Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services
(a) What is the budget allocation for the Cyber Security Hub over the 2018-19 to 2020-21 Medium-Term Expenditure Framework and (b) how will the budget be spent?
Reply:
I have been advised by the Department as follows:
(a)
(i) The budget for the 2018-2019 financial year is R 12 125 000.
(ii) The budget for the 2019-2020 financial year is R 9 000 000.
(iii) The budget for the 2020-2021 financial year is R 9 435 000.
(b) The budget is spent in pursuit of the mandate of the Cybersecurity Hub as detailed in the National Cybersecurity Policy Framework (NCPF) of 2015 as follows:
- Increase collaboration through public-private partnerships and the establishment of sector Cyber Security Incident Response Team capacity; and the ability to coordinate responses to threats at a national level.
- Information dissemination and the development of best practice guidelines and standardization.
- Initiating Cybersecurity awareness campaigns.
Approved / not approved
Ms S Ndabeni - Abrahams
MINISTER OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS & POSTAL SERVICES
DATE: 03/12/2018
03 December 2018 - NW3605
Kopane, Ms SP to ask the Minister of Health
On what date will regulations on electronic or e-cigarette be passed?
Reply:
The regulations on e-cigarette will be drafted after the draft Bill on the Control of Tobacco Products and the Electronic Delivery Systems has been passed by Parliament. Therefore, the exact date cannot be established at this stage.
END.
03 December 2018 - NW3547
Mackenzie, Mr C to ask the Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services
(1) Whether, with reference to his reply to question 1529 on 4 June 2018, any of his department’s (a) Directors-General and/or (b) senior staff members were involved in organising the International Telecommunication Union, Telecom World Conference 2018, held in Durban on 10 to 13 September 2018; if so, what are the relevant details; (2) (a) which service providers were contracted to render services in respect of the event, (b) what services did each service provider render and (c) how was the quality of services rendered monitored; (3) Whether any measures were put in place to ensure that the specified employees do not benefit financially from contracting the service providers; if not, (a) why not and (b) what steps have been taken to investigate whether any employees benefitted financially from contracting any of the service providers; if so, (i) were the measures implemented and (ii) what are the details of the results?
Reply:
I have been advised by the Department that:
1. The Director-General and senior managers were involved in the organization of the ITU Telecom World 2018.
The details are as follows:
Name |
Designation |
Role |
Mr. Robert Nkuna |
Director-General |
Project Sponsor |
Ms. Nonkqubela Jordan-Dyani |
Deputy Director General |
Project Manager |
Ms. Thulisile Manzini |
Deputy Director General |
Stream Head: Media, Marketing and Communications |
Mr. Omega Shelembe |
Deputy Director General |
Stream Head: Logistics |
Mr Tinyiko Ngobeni |
Deputy Director General |
Legacy Project |
Ms Mameetse Masemola |
Acting Deputy Director General |
Stream Head: Content |
Ms Jeanette Morwane |
Acting Deputy Director General |
Legacy Project |
Ms Sybil Lyons-Grootboom |
Chief Director: Legal |
Lead Negotiator: Host Country Agreement |
Mr Luyanda Ndlovu |
Chief Information Officer |
Coordinator IT Services |
Mr Jim Paterson |
Director |
Project Management team |
Ms Pam Mallela |
Director |
Project Management Team |
Mr Thulani Ngubane |
Director |
Communications Team |
Rebolang Soldaat |
Director |
Budget and Finance Oversight |
Charles Mabuza |
Director |
SMME Programme Coordinator |
2. (a) (b) and (c)
(a) Service Provider |
(b) Type of Service |
(c) Evaluation |
TWF (DTPS appointed service provider for travel, accommodation and conferencing) |
Venue Procurement and Professional Conference Organiser (iNkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre) |
Contract signed with ICC. Evaluation and monitoring done via contractual obligations |
Tsogo Sun (appointed by sponsor) |
Accommodation |
Contract signed between Tsogo Sun and Sponsor. Evaluation and monitoring done via contractual obligations. |
Flash Marketing (appointed by sponsor) |
Branding |
DTPS and Sponsor Team evaluated service for quality assurance |
Riverbed Marketing, Flash Marketing (appointed by sponsor) (appointed by sponsor) |
Media and Marketing |
DTPS and Sponsor Team evaluated service for quality assurance |
Osum (appointed by sponsor) |
Videography |
DTPS and Sponsor Team evaluated service for quality assurance |
Exhibitionist (appointed by sponsor) |
Exhibition Stand Build |
DTPS and Sponsor Team evaluated service for quality assurance |
Exhibitionist (appointed by sponsor) |
Media Centre |
DTPS and Sponsor Team evaluated service for quality assurance |
Marketing 2the Max (appointed by sponsor) |
Leader Space Build |
DTPS and Sponsor Team evaluated service for quality assurance |
GL-Events (appointed by sponsor) |
Registration Space Build |
DTPS and Sponsor Team evaluated service for quality assurance |
Avis (appointed by sponsors) |
Ministerial & VIP Transport |
Evaluation and monitoring done via contractual obligations. |
Syavaya (appointed by sponsors) |
Delegate Transport |
DTPS and Sponsor Team evaluated service for quality assurance |
SAPS (partner department for provision of security) |
Security |
Evaluation and monitoring done via contractual obligations. |
Gearhouse (appointed by sponsor) |
Audio Visual |
DTPS and Sponsor Team evaluated service for quality assurance |
SITA appointed service providers |
IT Services |
IT Team evaluated service for quality assurance |
Honey Comb, Fun and Class Relations (appointed services by DTPS) |
SMME Support |
DTPS Team evaluated service for quality assurance |
Misoso Trading Enterprise (appointed by sponsor) |
Uniform |
Evaluation and monitoring done via contractual obligations. |
SABC (appointed by sponsor) |
Broadcasting and Video-on-Demand |
Contract signed with SABC. Evaluation and monitoring done via contractual obligations. |
Sithelo Events, BGD Consulting (appointed by sponsor) |
Recruitment of Local Staff and Ushers |
Evaluation and monitoring done via contractual obligations. |
SkyNet (DTPS appointed service provider through the Government Transactional contract) |
Freight Services for ITU shipment |
DTPS Team evaluated services as per contractual obligations. |
3. The following measures have been implemented to ensure that employees do not benefit financially from the service providers contracted for the ITU Telecom World 2018 event:
- Department entered into Sponsorship Agreements with the different Sponsors. Sponsors were requested to appoint and pay to the service providers from their database directly. This was to mitigate the risks of employees being involved with the selection and payments of service providers for personal benefits. For those sponsors who paid their sponsorship to the Department, the Department followed Government Supply Chain (SCM) processes in the appointment of service providers.
- A circular was issued to all staff involved in organising the ITU Telecom World 2018 reminding them of the regulations on declaration, approval, acceptance and registration of gifts and hospitality.
- Declaration forms were issued before the event for employees to declare any gifts and/or hospitality they would have received during the course of performing their duties for the ITU Telecom World 2018.
(a) N/A
(b) N/A
(i) The measures above were implemented.
(ii) The Department has undertaken a reconciliation process, assessing all the sponsorship committed and received, and is finalising a report. All sponsorship, and financial declarations will be disclosed in the Annual Financial Statement of the Department, in line with Treasury Regulation 21.2.4.
Approve/Not Approved
Ms S Ndabeni - Abrahams
MINISTER OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS & POSTAL SERVICES
DATE: 03/12/2018
03 December 2018 - NW3545
Shinn, Ms MR to ask the Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services
(1) With reference to his reply to question 1528 on 4 June 2018, what (a) total costs did his department incur and (b) is the detailed breakdown of the total costs incurred in covering the travel expenses of the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) delegation for its attendance at (i) pre-event missions and (ii) the Telecom World Conference in Durban in September 2018, including accommodation and any other relevant expenses; (2) What are the (a) names and (b) official positions of each person for whom costs were incurred; (3) Whether (a) his department and/or (b) any other government department covered the travel expenses of any spouses accompanying any of the ITU delegates; if so, what are the full details in each case?
Reply:
I have been advised by the Department that:
1. (a) The total cost incurred by the Department was R 11.5 million (estimated pending receipts)
(b) The detailed breakdown of costs incurred in covering the travel expenses of the ITU delegation for its attendance at
(i) Pre-event Missions:
3 team member visited South Africa from the 11-13 December 2017(No expenditure incurred by the Department)
3 team member visited South Africa from the 7-10 May 2018 (R23 940 as the expense incurred by the Department for accommodation)
(ii) During the Telecom World Conference in Durban, the Department incurred R 1,713,046
The amounts for the Daily Allowances and Hotel Accommodation for the ITU were paid directly by sponsors.
2. (a) and (b) The names and official positions of the ITU delegation for pre-event Missions and the actual event are tabulated below:
Pre-event Missions:
NAME |
POSITION |
|
Mr Drew Donovan |
Head, Safety and Security Division, ITU |
|
Mr Julien Smith |
Event Technical Production Manager, ITU Telecom |
|
Mr Shahid Merchant |
Systems Analyst, ITU |
The Telecom World event in Durban:
NAME |
POSITION |
|
1 |
Mr Houlin ZHAO |
Secretary- General |
2 |
Mr Malcolm JOHNSON |
Deputy Secretary-General |
3 |
Mr Francois RANCY |
Director, ITU Radiocommunication Bureau |
4 |
Mr Brahima SANOU |
Director, ITU Telecommunication Development Bureau |
5 |
Mr Chaesub LEE |
Director, ITU Telecommunication Standardization Bureau |
6 |
Mr Feibo XIE |
Special Adviser to the Secretary-General |
7 |
Ms Morag SALE |
Administrative Officer to SG |
8 |
Ms Sophie GUERRAZ |
Administrative Assistant to DSG |
9 |
Ms Sonia PANOUSSOPOULOS |
Administrative Assistant (to BR Director) |
10 |
Ms Mairéad MAGUIRE |
Senior Administrative Assistant (to BDT Director) |
11 |
Ms Lia JENKINS |
Administrative Assistant (to TSB Director) |
12 |
Mr Xin LIU |
Executive Manager, ITU Telecom |
13 |
Ms Yong LI |
Administrative Assistant |
14 |
Ms Jane RATCLIFFE |
Head, Planning and Strategic Relationships Service |
15 |
Ms Negar TAKESH |
Head, Marketing Communications Service |
16 |
Mr Theo TUNGA |
Head, Operations Service |
17 |
Mr Jose Maria DIAZ BATANERO |
Strategy and Policy Coordinator |
18 |
Mr Attila HORVATH |
Programme Officer |
19 |
Ms Enrica FERRARO |
Programme Officer |
20 |
Mr Miroslav SUZARA |
SME Pogramme Officer |
21 |
Ms Jeoung-Hee KIM |
ICT Analyst |
22 |
Ms Alessandra CICCOLELLA |
Intern |
23 |
Ms Maria Clea ANTONELLI |
Interpretation Coordinator |
24 |
Ms Patricia BENOIT-GUYOT |
Head, Protocol & Special Events Division |
25 |
Mr Drew DONOVAN |
Head, Security and Safety Division |
26 |
Mr Evenor VALDIVIA ZELAYA |
Senior Data Analyst |
27 |
Ms Deboleena MAMJUMDAR |
Registration Services Officer |
28 |
Mr Nagui COLTA |
Registration Services Support |
29 |
Mr Florent COMMENOZ |
Programme Officer |
30 |
Ms Robin ZURCHER |
Junior Programme Officer |
31 |
Mr Naroumba KOUROUMA |
Conference and Meeting Room Assistant |
32 |
Ms Ledia ARIZA |
Programme Officer |
33 |
Ms Lise MONTVERNAY |
Graphic Designer |
34 |
Ms Kathryn CARRARA |
Content Creator |
35 |
Ms Sarah MAUNDER |
Programme Services Officer |
36 |
Mr Jie HUANG |
Web & Data Officer |
37 |
Mr Gil VANDERKLUYSEN |
Web Developer |
38 |
Mr Chee Kong CHONG |
Operation Manager |
39 |
Mr Julien SMITH |
Event Technical Production Manager |
40 |
Ms Isabelle LUCAS |
Conference Coordinator |
41 |
Mr Baptiste PROST |
Programme Assistant |
42 |
Mr Cyrille ROUSSEL |
Assistant Conferences Organization |
43 |
Ms Jennifer CHALK |
Programme Services Officer |
44 |
Ms Tutu ISMAYILOVA |
Programme Officer |
45 |
Ms Chen ZHU |
Junior Programme Officer |
46 |
Mr Sangwon LEE |
Programme Officer |
47 |
Mr Rahul JHA |
Junior Programme Officer |
48 |
Mr Ahmed RIAD |
Programme Officer |
49 |
Ms Ilaha RZAYEVA |
Junior Programme Officer |
50 |
Mr Maximili JACOBSON-GONZALEZ |
Senior Communications Officer |
51 |
Mr Daniel WOLDU |
Official ITU Photographer |
52 |
Mr Fernando NEDA CASTRO |
Media Relations Assistant |
53 |
Ms Winnie NICOLAS-JOMARD |
Finance Coordinator |
54 |
Mr Jean-Claude DUFOUR |
Accounting Assistant |
55 |
Mr Shahid MERCHANT |
Applications Systems Analyst |
56 |
Mr Ranil BANDARANAYAKE |
Supervisor Conference IT Service |
57 |
Mr Maxim ALIU |
Network/Server Engineer |
58 |
Mr Olivier TROLLIET |
Security, Data Protection and Compliance Officer |
59 |
Mr Tounssi HADJRI |
CRM Business Analyst |
3. (a)+(b) No.
Approved / not approved
Ms S Ndabeni - Abrahams
MINISTER OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS & POSTAL SERVICES
DATE: 03/12/2018
03 December 2018 - NW3703
Mashabela, Ms N to ask the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation
What (a) number of (i) embassies (ii) high commissions and (iii) consulates does the Government have, (b) is the (i) location of (ii) staff contingent of and (iii) latest annual budget for each embassy, high commission and consulate?
Reply:
The information requested by the Honourable Member is provided in my reply to question 875. The reply referred to is attached for ease of reference.
03 December 2018 - NW3469
Thembekwayo, Dr S to ask the Minister of Health
(a) What (i) pre-operation and (ii) post-operation support is his department offering to the patients who have their limbs amputated and (b) do the patients who lose their legs receive wheelchairs?
Reply:
(a) (i) Pre-operative support includes assessing the patient's physical condition as well the condition and quality of skin. The patient is also given pre-operative counselling to ensure that they are mentally ready to lose a limb. Counselling is also extended to the family;
(ii) Post operative support includes counselling, wound and skin care. Rehabilitation of patients includes peer support and family integration.
(b) Yes, the policy is that people with amputations have access to wheelchairs, unless instructed otherwise by a relevant specialist.
END.
03 December 2018 - NW3536
Figg, Mr MJ to ask the Dr M J Figg (DA) asked the Minister of Public Works
(1) Whether his department is paying R340,000 per month for the rent of the Kabega Park Police Station; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details; (2) what (a) was the monthly rental for the specified police station (i) in the (aa) 2015-16, (bb) 2016-17 and (cc) 2017-18 financial years and (ii) since 1 April 2018 and (b) is the annual increased rate of rental; (3) (a) what is the square meterage of the property, (b) what is included in the monthly rental costs for the property for the specified financial years as at the latest specified date for which information is available, (c) what number of police stations in the Eastern Cape province are operating from rented accommodation and (d) what is the total annual amount paid in this regard?
Reply:
(1) No, the Department of Public Works is not paying R340 000 per month for the rental of Kabega Park Police Station. The correct amount is R344 846.22 per month.
(2)(a)(i)
(aa) R310 689.89,
(bb) R327 777.82,
(cc) R327 826.85,
(ii) R344 846.22.
(b) Annual Increase/ rental escalation for the 2015/16 financial year: 5.5%,
Annual Increase/ rental escalation for the 2016/17 financial year: 5.5%,
Annual Increase/ rental escalation for the 2017/18 financial year: 6%, and
Annual Increase/ rental escalation for the 2018/19 financial year: 6%.
(3) (a) 1547m² and 30 parking bays,
(b) The rental paid is for:
1340m² : Office Space,
207m² : Holding Cells, and
30 parking bays.
(a) There are nine Police stations operating from leased accommodation in the Eastern Cape Province.
(b) The total annual rental amount paid is R6 910 933.20.
03 December 2018 - NW3085
Basson, Mr LJ to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation
(a) To which water boards does his department owe money, (b) what amount is owed in each case and (c) by what date will the specified debts be settled in each case?
Reply:
a) Water Board |
b) Amount owed |
c) Settlement date |
Lepelle Northern Water |
56 524 077.57 |
The invoices still on the verification stage will be processed once the verification is finalized |
Sedibeng Water |
47 480 793.52 |
R7, 3 million will be processed by the 30th November 2018 and the balance still on the verification stage and supporting documents will be processed once the verification is finalized. |
Magalies Water |
1 596 839.49 |
The payment will be processed by the 23 November 2018 |
Amatola Water |
34 005 782.83 |
R1.9 million under dispute, the balance will be processed once the verification is finalized |
Rand Water |
3 334 379.19 |
The payment will be processed by the 30 November 2018 |
Bloem Water |
90 379 827.38 |
R4 million will be processed by the 30 November 2018 and the balance still on the verification stage will be processed once the verification is finalized |
Total |
233 321 699.98
|
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03 December 2018 - NW3552
McGluwa, Mr H to ask the Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services
(a)What number of meetings did each chapter of the national information and communication technology forum have since 1 September 2016, (b) on what date was each meeting held, (c) what was the agenda of each meeting and (d) did each meeting quorate?
Reply:
I have been advised by the Department as follows:
(a) The number of meetings held by each chapter of the National Information and Technology Forum since 1 September 2016 are as follows:
Social Chamber – Two (2)
Economic Chamber – One (1)
Governance and Security Chamber – three (3)
ICTs and Disability Chamber – One (1)
b) The meetings were held on the following dates
Social Chamber – 9 September 2016 and on 23 March 2017.
Economic Chamber – 27 February 2017.
Governance and Security Chamber – 11 November 2016, 7 April 2017 and 12 December 2017.
ICTs and Disability Chamber – 22 November 2017
c) The agenda of each meeting is outlined below:
Social Chamber
09 September 2016 – Update by the Policy Head of the chamber
The Visual Networking Index Country Readiness Report
Report from e-Health Working Group
Report from e-Education Working Group
Report from the e-Agriculture Working group
Report form the e-Justice Working Group
23 March 2017 – Report from e-Education Working Group
Report from the e-Health Working Group
National e-Government Strategy and Road Map
Report from the e-Justice Working Group
Economic Chamber
27 February 2017 – Five Year Plan for ICT SMME Working Group
Five Year Plan for the ICT Skills Working Group
Five Year Plan for the Industrialization Working Group
Five Year Plan for the ICT and Postal Services Working
Group
Governance and Security Chamber
11 November 2016 – Feedback from Cybersecurity Working Group
Feedback from Internet Governance Working Group
Feedback from e-Commerce Working Group
07 April 2017 – Feedback from the National ICT Forum
Feedback from the e-Commerce Working Group
Feedback from the Cybersecurity Working Group
Feedback from the Internet Security Working Group
12 December 2017 – Review of 2017 Activities from the Working Groups
Strategy for 2018 and beyond
ICTs and Disability Chamber
22 November 2017 – Feedback from the National ICT Forum
Input into the ICT White Paper Policy
Report from the Education Sub-committee
Report from the Procurement Sub-Committee
Nomination of Deputy Chairperson of the chamber
d) Yes, the meetings did quorate.
Approved / not approved
Ms S Ndabeni - Abrahams
MINISTER OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS & POSTAL SERVICES
DATE: 03/12/2018
03 December 2018 - NW3543
Shinn, Ms MR to ask the Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services
With reference to his reply to question 679 on 23 April 2018, (a) what is the current status of the legal case in the matter between .ZA Domain Name Authority and the ZA Central Registry, (b) what attempts at mediation of the issue have been held since the Deputy Minister withdrew her participation after 7 June 2017, (c)(i) who conducted the specified mediation between the parties, (ii) on what date and (iii) what was the outcome of the mediation attempts and (d)(i) what did the attempts cost the .ZA Domain Name Authority and (ii) who is paying the costs?
Reply:
I have been informed by. zaDNA as follows:
(a) What is the current status of the legal case in the matter between .ZA Domain Name Authority and the ZA Central Registry?
The Arbitrator ruled in ZADNA’s favour on 7 August 2018. ZADNA has since applied for the award to be made an order of court, however ZACR is opposing the court order application. ZACR is also intending to review the arbitrator’s decision.
(b)- (d) What attempts at mediation of the issue have been held since the Deputy Minister withdrew her participation after 7 June, who conducted the specified mediation between the parties, on what date, what was the outcome of the mediation attempts, what did the attempts cost the .ZA Domain Name Authority and who is paying the costs?
The mediation process is still ongoing and is conducted on a “without prejudice” basis and, therefore, cannot be disclosed at this stage.
Approved/ not approved
_________________________
MS. S NDABENI - ABRAHAMS
MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS
DATE: 03/12/2018
03 December 2018 - NW3657
Tshwaku, Mr M to ask the Minister of Public Service and Administration
(1)With reference to her reply to question 2961 on 16 November 2018, what are the details of the response received on 26 June 2017; (2) will she provide Mr M Tshwaku with a copy of the response; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, on what date will she provide the copy?
Reply:
Correspondence on the response referred to in this parliamentary Question was received from the Executive Authority of the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS). Therefore, the DWS Executive Authority is in a better position to prove a copy of this correspondence to the Honourable Member.
03 December 2018 - NW3077
Ryder, Mr D to ask the Minister of Public Works
(a) What number of exemptions have been gazetted in terms of section 15 of the Government Immovable Asset Management Act, Act 19 of 2007, as at 30 September 2018, and (b) what is the (i) date and (ii) number of each specified Government Gazette?
Reply:
Section 15 of the Government Immovable Asset Management Act, 2007 (Act No. 19 of 2007) [GIAMA in short form) gives Minister of Public Works the power to “exempt any organ of State or part thereof to which this Act applies from any provision of this Act for a period determined in the notice”.
As at 30 September 2018, there has not been any exemptions gazetted in terms of section 15 of GIAMA, 2007.
03 December 2018 - NW3400
Stubbe, Mr DJ to ask the Minister of Public Works
With reference to the findings of the Section 106 Investigation into allegations of fraud, corruption, maladministration, financial misconduct and malpractice at the Sol Plaatje Local Municipality, (a) by what date will his department settle its debt amounting to R591 375 032 million with the specified municipality for the 2017-18 municipal financial year, (b) what are the reasons for the non-payment of his department’s services account and (c) will any disciplinary action be instituted against any officials responsible for the non-payment of the account?
Reply:
(a) Through the engagement with the Sol Plaatje municipality, it was indicated that the National Department of Public Works (NDPW) only owed R69,455,161.45 of the total owed to the municipality. The NDPW, through a discount of 10% by the municipality, managed to settle its outstanding debt which came to R62,509,645.33 and the amount was paid on 29 October 2018.
(b) The Department was in the process of verifying the debt it owed to the Municipality.
(c) At this stage it has not been found that non-payment is as a result of a deliberate act or omission on the part of any official department.
03 December 2018 - NW3438
Steenhuisen, Mr JH to ask the Minister of Communications
(1) (a) On what date did her department last conduct an audit of artwork owned by Government which is under the curatorship of her department according to the Generally Recognised (2) Whether any artworks under the department’s curatorship have gone missing (a) in each of the past five financial years and (b) since 1 April 2018; if so, what are the relevant details? NW3927E
Reply:
I have been advised by the department as follows:
- (a and b) Both DoC and the GCIS do not have any artwork.
- (a and b) Not applicable.
_____________________________
Ms. Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams, MP
Minister
Date:
03 December 2018 - NW3090
Van Damme, Ms PT to ask the Minister of Communications
With regard to the deal between Cricket South Africa and the SA Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) which will give the SABC rights to broadcast live this year's T20 Cricket League matches, (a) how will the SABC broadcast games of the allegedly defunct T20 Global League, (b) does the SABC have the necessary equipment to broadcast the games and (c) what was the total cost of the deal?
Reply:
I have been advised by the Department as follows:
a) The SABC will be broadcasting the T20, 32 matches on SABC 3 between 16 November 2018 and 16 December 2018 with day games starting at 13:00 and evening games starting at 19:00. The T20 is a limited over series thus SABC will provide its mandated content. SABC and Cricket South Africa will be issuing the broadcast and game schedule during the week of 5 November 2018.
b) The SABC is not responsible for the technical aspects of the T20, but will make its services available at a cost to any entity who chooses to hire SABC equipment. It must be noted that the SABC broadcasts in-bound cricket and football matches which share similar technical requirements.
c) The SABC had no cash outlay for the season. The SABC will provide Cricket South Africa with promotional support for the T20 using its reach, platforms and available inventory.
Ms. Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams, MP
Minister
Date:
03 December 2018 - NW3208
Stubbe, Mr DJ to ask the Minister of Communications
(1) What steps has the Government taken since 2014 to lower the cost of communication; (2) have any regulations been implemented; if not, why not; if so, (a) what has been done, (b) on what date was it implemented, (c) what entity implemented the steps and/or regulations and (d) what effect has the implementation of the steps or regulations had on the public?
Reply:
I have been advised by the department as follows:
1. The Authority introduced amendments to the End User Subscriber Charter Regulations during 2018 in order to address the concerns regarding unfair data expiry and Out of Bundle business rules.
2. No, (a, b, c and d) the implementation of the Regulations were taken for review (launched in April 2018) by some of the operators. This was settled on13 November 2018, to the extent that the Regulations will come into force with effect from 28 February 2019.
Ms. Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams, MP
Minister
Date:
03 December 2018 - NW3544
Shinn, Ms MR to ask the Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services
Whether, with reference to his reply to question 1529 on 4 June 2018, the full costs of hosting the International Telecommunications Union’s Telecom World Conference in Durban in September 2018 was covered by sponsorships received; if not, (a) what amount of the total cost was not covered by sponsorships, (b) to whom was the shortfall paid and (c) from which budget allocation of his department was the shortfall paid; if so, what (i) is the name of each sponsor who paid money over to his department and (ii) was the value of each sponsorship?
Reply:
I have been advised by the Department that:
No, the full cost of hosting the International Telecommunication Union’s Telecom World Exhibition and Forum was not entirely covered by sponsorship.
a) The amount not covered by sponsorship was R 11, 5 Million (estimated pending receipt of one outstanding invoice)
b) The shortfall was paid by the Department to:
- the contracted Travel Agent of the Department(TWF) for ITU Staff flights R1 713 046.00
- South African Police Services for Safety and Security Services R4 800 000.00
- South African Police Services for Accommodation R2 595 810.00
- Skynet Courier services R701 110.00
- Skynet Customs and VAT R170 253.00
- SABC for Broadcasting R1 375 177.00 and
- Kwazulu-Natal Health Department. R173 219.00
c) The shortfall was paid from the International Affairs and Trade budget through virement from other programs and through appropriation during the AENE process.
Approved / not approved
________________________
Ms S Ndabeni - Abrahams
MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS
DATE: 03/12/2018
03 December 2018 - NW3307
Mente-Nkuna, Ms NV to ask the Minister of Public Service and Administration
(1)(a) On what date was the information technology (IT) infrastructure of (i) her department and (ii) entities reporting to her last upgraded or updated, (b) what is the name of the company contracted to do the upgrades, (c) what was the monetary value of the contract and (d) what is the name of each IT system that was upgraded; (2) (a) what is the name of the company that is currently responsible for the maintenance of the IT systems of (i) her department and (ii) entities reporting to her and (b) what is the value of the contract?
Reply:
Annual Reports of the (i) Department of Public Service and Administration and (ii) its entities tabled in Parliament recently include their Information Technology (IT) Infrastructure.
03 December 2018 - NW3551
Matsepe, Mr CD to ask the Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services
What are the details of (a) the employee who received the R18,940,000.00 arbitration award as a virement in Programme 5, (b) the programme that the specified employee is employed in, (c) the grounds on which the arbitration award was made and (d) the reasons the award was made from the Universal Service Access Fund?
Reply:
I have been advised by the Department as follows:
(a) No employee of the Department received an arbitration award of R18,940,000.00 or of any sort.
(b) – (d) Not applicable.
Approved / not approved
Ms S Ndabeni - Abrahams
MINISTER OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS & POSTAL SERVICES
DATE: 03/12/2018
03 December 2018 - NW3617
Dreyer, Ms AM to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation
(a) What strategy is in place to rehabilitate the (i) Vaal Dam and (ii) Vaal River, (b) what will be the cost of rehabilitation in each case and (c) by what date is the rehabilitation envisaged to be completed in each case?
Reply:
a) Currently the Department does not have a river rehabilitation programme for the Vaal Dam and the Vaal River; however we have the following programmes that are aimed at managing the quality of water as follows:
- River ecosystatus monitoring programme to determine the status of the river health with the following objectives:
- Measure, assess and report on the ecological state of aquatic ecosystems (river health data);
- Detect and report on spatial and temporal trends;
- Identify and report on emerging problems regarding aquatic ecosystems;
- Ensure that reports provide scientifically and managerially relevant information.
- Six (6) rivers are monitored in the Upper Vaal
- Six (6) rivers also monitored in the Middle Vaal Water Management Area; namely the Vaal, Renoster, Vals, Vet and Sand Rivers. This monitoring is done on a quarterly basis.
- Two (2) rivers (Harts and Lower Vaal) are monitored in the Lower Vaal.
- Surface water monitoring programme to determine the quality of surface water. The programme analyses chemical and microbiological variables. 28 surface monitoring points monitored in the Middle Vaal Water Management Area, of which six (6) points are on the Vaal River mainstream, four (4) on the Renoster River, three (3) on the Vals River, five (5) on the Schoonspruit, five (5) on the Sand and five (5) on the Vet Rivers.
- Resource Quality Objectives (RQOs) are used to determine compliance.
- Surface water quality samples taken are analyzed at an internal laboratory which is not accredited, therefore the results cannot be used for prosecution purposes but only for audit purposes.
- This sampling is taking place twice a year.
- Water use license authorisation process to ensure that water users comply with the water quality standards.
- Routine inspections on various water users (agriculture, industries, mines, local government) and implementation of enforcement action to ensure compliance with water use license conditions
- Infrastructure development, operation and maintenance with the following objectives:
- Minimise the pollution of water resources;
- Improve operation and maintenance of the waste water infrastructure;
- Reduce sewage spillages;
- Improve the capacity and quality of the waste water infrastructure.
b) Falls away.
c) Falls away.
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