Questions and Replies
05 December 2018 - NW3390
van der Westhuizen, Mr AP to ask the Minister of Higher Education and Training
(1)According to the database of the records of learners of the SA Qualifications Authority, what number of learners achieved full qualifications on Level 4 as a result of the learnership programme(s) in the (a) 2015, (b) 2016 and (c) 2017 academic years; (2) whether her department is content with the number of learners who are improving their qualifications through learnership contracts; if not, what (a) changes or initiatives will her department be initiating to improve the opportunities for learners to receive formal, work-place based training and (b) would be the targeted number of learners who will undergo training in future; if so, why?
Reply:
- The number of achievements against the qualifications at NQF Level 4 in learnerships is as follows:
Year |
Number of Achievements |
2015 |
5 648 |
2016 |
3 909 |
2017 |
2 573 |
2. Given the increasing number of young people who are not in employment, education or training, the Department has put measures in place to improve the quality and number of those undertaking workplace-based training.
a) The Department is embarking on various initiatives to improve the opportunities for learners to receive formal, workplace-based training, such as the Sector Education and Training Authority (SETA) Workplace-Based Learning Programme Agreement Regulations, which was published on 16 November 2018 and reviewing the current SETA landscape with a view to better position SETAs to appropriately respond to the needs of their respective sectors. This, amongst others, is intended to increase learner uptake in workplace-based training. The establishment of the Centres of Specialisation is another initiative to make a meaningful contribution in this regard.
b) In terms of the 2014 - 2019 Medium Term Strategic Framework, the Department has targeted 140 000 workplace-based learning opportunities annually by 31 March 2019.
05 December 2018 - NW3066
Bozzoli, Dr B to ask the Minister of Higher Education and Training
(1)What (a) is the total budget allocated by each university and college for student representative council (SRC) election expenses over the past ten years, (b) amount is each person, party and/or entity standing in an SRC election at each university or college campus permitted to spend on election expenses and (c) are the specified expenses monitored; (2) have the budget allocations been exceeded or the rules related to election expenditure been broken in other ways in any case; if so, (a) on what date, (b) in which institutions and (c) what penalties have been meted out in each case?
Reply:
The Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) colleges and universities monitor the Student Representative Council (SRC) budgets and expenses. Information regarding SRC funding has to be sourced from universities and colleges directly. The universities and TVET colleges listed in the tables below have provided the following responses based on the questions posed.
Universities |
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Name of University |
(1)(a) Total budget allocated |
(1)(b)-(c) Election expenses and monitoring |
(2) (a)-(c) Exceeding of budget allocations |
Cape Peninsula University of Technology |
2013: R36 000.00 2014: R299 535.00 2015: R695 445.60 2016: R690 258.60 2017: R246 474.85 2018: R772 360.79 |
An external agency runs elections, and no funds are allocated for parties contesting the elections. The Dean of Students is the most senior Executive who monitors the SRC election process and reports to the Executive Committee. |
There is no record of the rules having been broken or of any action having been taken against any CPUT official relating to the running of the CPUT SRC elections. |
University of Cape Town |
The total budget allocated for SRC elections for the period 2009 to 2018 amounts to R946 940.00. |
The amount each person/party and /or entity standing in an SRC election is permitted to spend on SRC election expenses is R800 per candidate for campaigning. The specified expenses are monitored. |
In the 2012 SRC elections, one of the parties campaigning in the elections received additional external funding towards its election campaign. The Electoral Committee for this transgression fined the party concerned. |
Central University of Technology |
R500 000.00 for Welkom Campus in the past decade and R2 200 000.00 for the Bloemfontein Campus |
Election expenses are part of the SRC operational budget under the item of Elections set aside for operational costs of elections and payment of the service provider (IEC/PWC) which is set aside from the University auditing funds centralised to cover both Welkom and Bloemfontein electoral staff payments. They are used for marketing, printing of ballot papers, catering, transport between campuses, etc. All specified expenses are monitored accordingly. |
The only deviation is when the IEC is unable to assist due to its primary function of running national and local elections; the University will then use the services of PWC as an alternative. |
Durban University of Technology |
2009: R180 000.00 2010: R180 000.00 2011: R180 000.00 2012: R180 000.00 2013: R180 000.00 2014: R180 000.00 2015: R210 000.00 2016: R280 000.00 2017: R470 000.00 |
Each candidate is allocated R500 for personal campaigning; however, there is no regulation of how much more each candidate may raise to spend on one’s campaign. The amount allocated to candidates is given to them to use at their discretion. |
There have been occasions that budgeted amounts were exceeded. In August 2016, a security situation occurred in the Midlands Campus – extra security measures had to be taken to defend the integrity of the elections resulting in additional costs. In 2017, a disruption during counting occurred at the Durban Campus, resulting in a new round of voting and counting. This resulted in a security company being appointed and extra costs incurred. |
University of Fort Hare |
R650 000.00 for SRC elections per annum. |
Approximately R300 000.00 is spent on the IEC that manages and conducts the SRC election. However, if the IEC is managing the SRC elections, the University pays approximately R60 000, which is mainly administrative costs. The University allocated R25 000 per organisation/individual (per Campus) for their campaigns for the SRC election in the 2017 and 2018 SRC elections. The Student Governance and Development Unit administers the allocated amount, and as such is not allocated directly to the organisation/individuals contesting the SRC elections. |
The University has not had instances where allocations have been exceeded or where the rules related to election expenditure have been broken. |
University of Free State |
2009: R169 165.00 2010: R125 000.00 2011: R93 537.00 2012: R309 500.00 2013: R254 595.00 2014: R315 064.00 2015: R300 000.00 2016: R200 000.00 2017: R784 200.00 2018: R950 000.00 |
The budget allocations cover the pre-election phase (would entail a tendering process by the Finance Department for Service Providers) and balloting phase (actual voting days). UFS does not provide funds for any campaigning that falls outside of the formal campaigning schedule. The University does, however, intervene where there has been a violation of the electoral code of conduct. The UFS Finance and Audit Departments audits and monitors the electoral budgets and associated expenditure of the SRC elections and other student governance structures. |
No budget was exceeded. |
University of Johannesburg |
2008 and 2009: There was no allocated budget 2010: R450 000.00 2011: R450 000.00 2012: R450 000.00 2013: R468 000.00 2014: R500 000.00 2015: R500 000.00 2016: R525 000.00 2017: R475 000.00 2018: R498 750.00 |
The budgeted funds are spent on marketing, printing of ballot papers and campaigning. Each contestant for SRC elections would receive R300.00 allowance for printing of campaigning material. For student organisations, the R300.00 allowance would be multiplied by the number of portfolios the organisation would be contesting. The printing of material is monitored as printing happens on campus. |
The allocated budgets were never exceeded in all the years reported on except the year 2017. |
University of Limpopo |
2015: R1 000 000.00 2016: R1 000 000.00 2017: R1 000 000.00 2018: R1 000 000.00 |
R20 000 is allocated to each registered student organisation to spend on marketing and campaigning material. The expenses are monitored, as the printing of ballot papers is done through the University’s printing division and the procurement of marketing material is done through the University’s Finance Department (Procurement division). |
The allocated budgets were never exceeded in all the years reported on except the 2017 year. |
Mangosuthu University of Technology |
2013: R250 000.00 2014: R250 000.00 2015: R404 455.60 2016: R489 927.00 2017: R709 700.00 2018: R951 900.00 |
Budget is allocated to each registered student organisation to spend on marketing and campaigning material. There is no monitoring. |
The budget has never been exceeded, and Rules relating to election expenditure have never been broken. |
Nelson Mandela University |
2009: R198 265.00 2010: R218 550.00 2011: R238 070.00 2012: R256 570.00 2013: R286 070.00 2014: R317 300.00 2015: R352 500.00 2016: No elections held 2017: R391 183.00 2018: R434 648.00 |
Budget allocations are used for general logistics related to organising and holding the actual elections. No budget allocations are made to individual persons, party or entity standing in an SRC election. Expenditure is monitored and reported on annually. |
No budgets have been exceeded |
North West University |
2009: R249 555.00 2010: R254 321.00 2011: R259 185.00 2012: R264 148.00 2013: R269 212.00 2014: R276 380.00 2015: R296 407.00 2016: R311 298.00 2017: R333 217.00 2018: R650 000.00 |
The Office of the Registrar currently provides the budget for this process and is responsible for administering the annual election process for the Student Representative Council and student campus councils at the respective campuses of the University. |
The amount allocated in the budget has not been exceeded, and the rules related to the election expenditure have not been transgressed |
University of Pretoria |
2009: information not available in the PeopleSoft IT system 2010: R201 633.30 2011: R278 633.30 2012: R262 168.78 2013: R600 573.81 2014: R527 983.77 2015: R560 014.78 2016: R947 503.05 2017: R1 794 460.28 (an electronic voting system was introduced with associated costs) 2018: R1 221 574.58 |
The University of Pretoria supports campaigning candidates for SRC elections insofar as printing an equal number of posters across all its campuses. The printing costs are part of the budget, and they are all uniform except the message from each candidate based on the portfolio they are campaigning. Electronic campaigns on the University platform are at no cost. Dedicated staff in the Finance Department monitor expenses and all activities are audited and reported to the University’s Audit and Risk Committee of Council. |
Expenses are strictly according to the budget, and this is not in control of the SRC. |
Rhodes University |
2009: R7 000.00 2010: R7 500.00 2011: R8 000.00 2012: R8 560.00 2013: R20 000.00 2014: R15 000.00 2015: R10 000.00 2016: R15 000.00 2017: R30 000.00 2018: R30 000.00 |
The election budget is planned for within the University budget. Funds are not received from any external or political party regarding the SRC elections. Candidates utilise funds for campaign purposes (including posters). |
One candidate on 10/08/2018 purchased 6 T-shirts, which were not declared. It came to the attention of the Independent Electoral Body (IEB) via the Administrator appointed to oversee the election process regarding compliance with all rules. The case was deemed a minor infringement, only a determined number of votes were deducted from the candidate post voting. |
Sefako Makgatho University |
The University allocated R365 000.00 for 2018/ 2019 SRC election process. For the previous four years, the allocated budget was R250 000.00 for each election process. |
In the 2018 elections process, the allocation per political structure was increased to R10 000. For the previous four years, the allocation was R6 000 per political structure. The expenditure of the allocated amount is specifically designated for election promotional material of whatever nature determined by the specific political organisations. These expenditures are processed through the University procurement system authorised by the University Governance Support Staff as well as the Director Student Affairs |
The allocated elections budget has never been overspent over the past five years. This is due to the monitoring and control system that is in place. |
Sol Plaatje University |
2017: R85 000.00 2018: 100 000.00 |
Election expenses are for auditors, printing and stationery as well as refreshments. These are monitored by the Head of Student Affairs and the University’s external auditors audit them annually. |
Budget allocations have not been exceeded, nor election expenditure rules contravened |
University of South Africa |
2008: R1 491 250.00 2009: R41 984.00 2010: R0 2011: R3 131 174.00 2012: R5 078.00 2013: R995 119.00 2014: R1 352 323.00 2015: R0 2016: R3 862 226.00 2017: R0 2018: R10 879 153.00 |
Elections are not held every year, and expenses are thus of a project or cyclical nature. Sometimes expenses are processed in the subsequent year and may reflect as an overspent in that year. Expenditure is monitored on a continuous basis. |
Budget allocations have not been exceeded in total, or per election, nor have the rules related to election expenditure been broken. |
Stellenbosch University |
2017/2018: R72 988.22 2018/2019: R46 237.88 There are no records for the preceding eight years. |
The amount that each person standing is permitted for marketing spend is decided by the election convenors, who are guided by the election rules, so that each candidate has a fair chance. Year 2018/2019: R500 (total spend per candidate) x 14 candidates = R7 000 Year 2017/2018: R500 (total spend per candidate) x 14 candidates = R7 000 Student Governance monitors the total amount allocated and expended. Student Governance also plays an oversight role on what is spent during the elections. Furthermore, the University has financial controls systems, which promotes financial management. |
No budget was exceeded, and no rules were broken in the 2018 and 2019 elections. |
Tshwane University of Technology |
2018: R620 000.00 |
Student Governance and Leadership Development (SGLD) Directorate operational budget covers other operational expenses related to elections amongst others; security, catering for all staff and volunteers, transport and voting venues on the day of the elections. The SRC finance committee determines the allocation to student structures. That budget is for operations and programmes for the whole year including buying T-shirts and logistics for SRC elections because the budget is not sufficient and not the same from all structures the SGLD Directorate subsidies the structures participating in SRC elections with R1000 each for elections only. Officials in the SGLD monitors the day-to-day operations of these structures including their budget. |
The SGDL directorate monitors how the structures manage their budgets. This is done to ensure that by the time SRC elections are conducted, no structures participating in elections have depleted their budgets. |
Vaal University of Technology |
2012/13: R55 000.00 2013/14: R80 000.00 2014/15: R100 000.00 2016/17: R40 000.00 2015/16: R100 000.00 2017/18: R125 000.00 |
These expenses are monitored on the basis that student structures have to bring their memorandum of request where all logistics are tabulated. All procurement will be done in accordance with what they have requested. |
The University has never exceeded its budget as student structures apply and receive their functional rights at the beginning of the year, which therefore determines the support the Student Support Services Department has to give. |
University of Venda |
2008: R114 000.00 2009: R125 000.00 2010: R377 000.00 2011: R158 000.00 2012: R127 000.00 2013: R310 000.00 2014: R181 000.00 2015: R272 000.00 2016: R324 000.00 2017: R287 000.00 2018: R600 000.00 |
The budget increase or decreases depending on whether the IEC or private service providers are facilitating elections. The University of Venda does not have a specific budget allocated to parties for SRC election purpose. Their mother body organisations fund parties. The allocations are for campaigning. The allocated budget is strictly monitored, and Management must approve any deviation. |
The budget was exceeded in 2016 and 2018. The University Management provided for safety and security during the elections, which had become increasingly confrontational. |
Walter Sisulu University |
Over the last ten years, WSU has allocated |
The University does not have a specific budget set aside for contesting parties. Political Student Organisations contesting elections are funded through a grant allocated by the SRC. The Grant is an allocation for those Parties based on the number of seats such parties obtained in the SRC elections. Such budgets vary from campus-to-campus depending on the student enrolment figures in those campuses. Expenses are monitored and processed through University procurement policies. |
SRC elections have always been held within the approved budget. The Office of Executive Director for Student Development and Support Services will make special requests for budget adjustment where the need arises. |
University of the Western Cape |
R300 000.00 annually |
R1700.00 per candidate The funds are ring-fenced and are monitored by the Institutional Liaison Team. |
No budget has ever been exceeded |
University of the Witwatersrand |
The amount has varied between R300 000.00 to R400 000.00 over the past ten years. |
The University allocates R600.00 to each candidate towards the electioneering material and processes, such as posters, refreshments, etc. However, some candidates contest the election as a collective and depending on their affiliation, also have some of their expenses covered through funds from their clubs and societies. This is minimal and monitored to a maximum of R3000.00. Funds are monitored through the Election Office |
No budget was exceeded, and no rules were broken. |
University of Zululand |
2008: R 0 2009: R90 000.00 2010: R 300 000.00 2011: R339 700.00 2012: R310 000.00 2013: R134 430.00 2014: R400 000.00 2015: R500 000.00 2016: R1 000 000.00 2017: R879 489.00 2018: R1 000 000.00 |
The budget is for operational expenses regarding elections, i.e. appointment of service providers, the appointment of an independent electoral committee, elections committee members and appeals committee members stipends, appointment of auditors. The expenditures are monitored. |
Rules regarding election expenses have not been broken, and where there were budget overruns it was for legitimate operational expenses regarding elections and duly approved within the University governance structures |
Technical and Vocation Education and Training |
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Name of College |
(1) (a) total budget allocated |
(1) (b)-(c) Election expenses and monitoring |
(2) (a)-(c) Exceeding of budget allocations |
Buffalo City |
2018: R473 900.00 |
An external agency runs elections, and no funds are allocated for parties contesting the elections. Expenses are carefully monitored. |
There is no record of rules having been broken or of any action being taken against any official relating to the running of the elections. |
East Cape Midlands |
No budget allocated. |
There is no budget allocation for candidates standing for elections, and the College has never spent money on elections. |
Not applicable. |
Ikhala |
No budget allocated. |
Elections are conducted internally, not outsourced, and no funds are allocated for parties. |
Not applicable. |
Ingwe |
2018: R260 000.00 2017: R180 000.00 2016: R160 000.00 |
Elections are conducted internally, not outsourced, and no funds are allocated for parties. Expenditure is monitored. |
The budget has never been exceeded, and the rules were not broken. |
King Hintsa |
The College does not have expenditure records from 2008 to 2012 for SRC elections. The IEC conducts elections for free, and the College pays for accommodation and airtime for IEC officials. However, in 2016 there was a re-run of elections in two campuses which resulted in costs incurred which amounted to R186 000 |
The College does not allocate money for individual students or any political parties. |
Not applicable. |
King Sabata Dalindyebo |
2008: R85 000.00 2009: R120 000.00 2010: R120 000.00 2011: R156 000.00 2012: R170 000.00 2013: R180 000.00 2014: R200 000.00 2015: R230 000.00 2016: R250 000.00 2017: R280 000.00 2018: R350 000.00 |
The College did not allocate funds per person, or party and expenses are monitored. |
No penalties were issued. |
Port Elizabeth |
No specific budget allocation. The IEC conducts SRC elections. The College pays IEC officials for meals, and vouchers and a stipend for other officials on duty during voting, as well as extra security. |
The College did not allocate funds per person or party, and expenses are monitored. |
The only deviation is when the IEC is unable to assist due to its primary function of running national and local elections; the College will then use the services of external companies as an alternative. |
Central Johannesburg |
No budget allocated. However, the College uses an independent body during elections. |
No parties or individuals are paid to participate in SRC elections, and expenses are carefully monitored. |
No rules were broken therefore no penalties. |
Ekurhuleni West |
2017: R210 600.00 2018: R238 491.67 |
No parties or individuals are paid to participate in SRC elections. Expenses are carefully monitored. |
The budget has never been exceeded. |
Sedibeng |
2014: R1 642.11 2015: R4 367.30 2016: R1186.10 2017: R5 400.00 2018: R4 600.00 |
No parties or individuals are paid to participate in SRC elections. Expenses are carefully monitored. |
The budget has never been exceeded. |
South West Gauteng |
2012: R33 690.75 2013: R119 400.00 2014: R137 280.00 2015: R127 789.96 2016: R97 500.00 2017: R50 000.00 2018: R200 000.00 |
No parties or individuals are paid to participate in SRC elections. The expenses are monitored. |
The budget has never been exceeded. |
Tshwane South |
2012: to 2018: R2 130 000.00 |
No budget is allocated to individual parties that stand for SRC elections. The expenses are monitored. |
The budget has never been exceeded, and rules relating to election expenditure have never been broken. |
Western |
2009: R46 394.00 2010: R42 841.00 2011: R53 074.00 2012: R48 319.00 2013: R78 289.00 2014: R64 088.00 2015: R93 858.00 2016: R413 675.00 2017: R536 285.00 2018: R440 500.00 |
Budget allocations are used for general logistics related to organising and holding the actual elections. No budget allocations are made to individual persons, parties or entities standing in an SRC election. Funding is mainly for election, catering and IEB. Expenditure is monitored. |
No budgets have been exceeded |
Goldfields |
No budget allocated for SRC elections. |
The College supports campaigning candidates for SRC elections by printing their manifestos and placing their photos on noticeboards. Expenses are monitored. |
Not applicable. |
Maluti |
No budget allocated for SRC elections. |
The College has never funded SRC election campaigns and processes. |
Not applicable. |
Motheo |
Average of R400 000.00 per annum. |
It is not a party nor person specific; the money covers elections irrespective of association Expenses are monitored through the budget management process. |
Not applicable. |
Coastal |
No budget allocated for SRC elections. |
Election expenses are for the IEB not for individuals or parties Expenses are monitored. |
Not applicable. |
Elangeni |
Not specified. |
The College’s budget for SRC elections covers all activities related to the College and not for parties. Student formations are responsible for their campaigns as per the Constitution. The Finance Unit monitors expenditure centrally. |
Budget allocations have not been exceeded, and the rules related to election expenditure have never been broken. |
Thekwini |
For 2007 to 2015, the College did not spend any money when conducting SRC elections. 2016: R70 000 2017: R48 000 2018: R31 000 |
No money had been paid to any individual, party or entity standing for SRC elections. The funds paid to service providers are monitored. |
Not applicable. |
Majuba |
2011: R200 000.00 2012: R156 500.00 2013: R200 000.00 2014: R131 033.48 2015: R162 367.00 2016: R1 835.42 2017: R194 039.00 2018: R178 074.10 |
Expenses are covered and monitored by the College. It is not allocated to any individual or party or campus |
Not applicable. |
Mnambithi |
There is no specific budget line item for SRC election. The College only pays IEC officials who oversee the elections. |
The College has never paid for any student movement for SRC elections. |
Not applicable. |
Mthashana |
Not budget allocated. |
The College has never paid for any student movement for SRC elections. |
Not applicable. |
Umfolozi |
SRC budget R650 000.00 for the past two years. |
The College conducted its elections initially by internal staff without using any funds until 2016 when the IEB conducted the elections. Expenses are monitored. |
The budget was exceeded due to re-elections as a result of disputes in Sundumbili and Isithebe campuses. Certain campuses received major disputes that caused student unrest, which led to re-elections. |
Umgungundlovu |
No budget has been allocated for SRC elections over the past ten years. |
No College funds have been allocated or used for student elections. |
Not applicable. |
Capricorn |
No budget has been allocated for SRC elections over the past ten years. |
Not applicable. |
Not applicable. |
Lephalale |
No budget has been allocated for SRC elections over the past ten years. |
Not applicable. |
Not applicable. |
Letaba |
The College did not have a specific budget allocation for SRC elections. 2018: R387 745.00 |
The College did not allocate any amount to a person, party, or entity standing for the SRC elections. Expenses are monitored in line with the policy of the College. |
The budget of the SRC was never exceeded, and no rules of election expenditure were broken as strict measures are observed. |
Mopani |
R3 000.00 was used for the past ten years for catering of IEC officials for conducting the SRC elections. There was no other funding for SRC elections. |
Elections are conducted internally, not outsourced, and no funds are allocated for parties. |
There were no rules broken, and the budget was not exceeded. |
Sekhukhune |
The College does not have expenditure records from 2008 to 2012 for SRC elections. The IEC conducts elections for free. The College pays for accommodation and airtime for IEC officials. However, in 2016 there was a |
No money is used for funding individual candidates or parties. |
Not applicable. |
Orbit |
2009: No record 2010: R50 000.00 2011: R55 000.00 2012: R60 000.00 2013: R70 000.00 2014: R80 000.00 2015: R80 000.00 2016: R90 000.00 2017: R120 000.00 2018: R150 000.00 |
Expenditure is monitored. |
The College has not exceeded the SRC budget over the years. |
Taletso |
2009: R123.00 2010: R1 850.00 2011: R2 125.00 2012: R2 826.00 2013: R3 672.00 2014: R4 800.00 2015: R5 200.00 2016: R6 347.00 2017: R8 559.00 2018: R173 000.00 |
The budget has been very low for all the years because the College utilises internal staff and resources. Challenges were experienced when some students declared disputes, and this took a toll in resolving problems. The College then resorted in utilising the IEC, which assisted in resolving the problems. The 2018 SRC budget includes the budget for the Student Support Unit. Expenditure is monitored. |
The College has not exceeded the SRC budget over the years. |
Ehlanzeni |
R444 752.00 has been used for SRC elections for the past ten years. |
Budget is mainly for logistics in conducting elections. The IEC is always requested to assist. Expenditure is monitored. |
The College has not exceeded the SRC budget over the years. |
Gert Sibande |
R300 000.00 has been used for SRC elections for the past ten years. |
Budget is mainly for logistics in conducting elections. The IEC is always requested to assist. Expenditure is monitored. |
The College has not exceeded the SRC budget over the years. |
Nkangala |
R101 636.70 has been used for SRC elections for the past ten years. |
Budget is mainly for logistics in conducting elections. The IEC is always requested to assist. Expenditure is monitored. |
The College has not exceeded the SRC budget over the years. |
Northern Cape Rural |
R200 000.00 has been used for the past ten years |
Any person that wants to stand for elections must cover their costs. The College covers the election ballot papers and cost incurred for the IEC officials. Expenses are monitored. |
The College has not exceeded the SRC budget over the years. |
College of Cape Town |
For 2008 – 2015, there was no budget. 2016 - 2018 R4 000.00 maximum |
The SRC election budget is a bare minimum, and the intention is to limit or prevent any potential opportunity to misuse funds. |
The College has not exceeded the SRC budget over the years. |
05 December 2018 - NW3414
Hunsinger, Mr CH to ask the Minister of Transport
(a) What (i) maintenance and infrastructure upgrade plans are in place for the rail tracks that run through Pinetown and surroundings areas, (ii) are the timeframes in this regard and (iii) budget has been allocated and (b) what (i) plans are there to implement additional lightening and security, (ii) are the timeframes in this regard and (iii) budget has been allocated for this?
Reply:
a) (i) Specifications for the replacement of corroded rails have been approved and a tender is expected to be issued in January 2019. Appointment of the supplier is planned for the first quarter of the 2019/20 financial year.
As part of the KZN Re-Signalling Project, all stations from Pinetown to Bellair were recently signalled and commissioned.
(ii) Timeframes for replacement of the rails will be seven months from date of delivery of the rails.
(iii) The total amount of is R103 million has been prioritised from the MTEF capital allocation in the region.
b) (i) The Pinetown line has additional lighting and security in the main stations with no permanent security but has high volumes of commuters and high crime hot spot. PRASA did a full renovation of stations including halts on the line, during 2016/17 and repaired them again in the 2017/18 financial year.
(ii) This is a going maintenance activity with no timelines.
(iii) The cost estimated to repair the vandalized electrical work amounts to R280,000 for Seaview Station and R650,000 for Sarnia Station. The budget for security on this line is R136,000 per month.
05 December 2018 - NW3517
Van Der Walt, Ms D to ask the Minister of Transport
With reference to the reply to question 625 on 29 March 2017, what (a) was the total number of accidents that occurred on the N1 between Bela-Bela and Polokwane (i) in the 2017-18 financial year and (ii) since 1 April 2018, (b) is the total number of persons who were killed in each case, (c) were the causes of each fatal accident and (d) actions did his department take to ensure that (i) road users abide by all road rules and (ii) number of fatal accidents is drastically reduced?
Reply:
a) Total number of accidents that occurred on the N1 between Bela-Bela and Polokwane
(i) As from 1 April 2017 to 31 March 2018 there were = 102 Fatal crashes
(ii) Since 1 April 2018 there were = 69 Fatal crashes
b) The total number of persons who were killed in each case
(i) As from 1 April 2017 to 31 March 2018 there were = 178 Fatalities
(ii) Since 1 April 2018 = 134 Fatalities
c) Causes of fatal crashes
Most of the fatal crashes occurred due to the following crash types: |
i. Single vehicles overturned |
ii. Head-on |
iii. Accident with pedestrian |
iv. Head-rear |
d) Actions taken by the department
(i) road users abide by all road rules - The Department through the RTMC has deployed traffic officers on the route in support of efforts that have been put in place by the Limpopo Province. This is to ensure visibility as deterrent but also to enforce traffic laws and regulations. The focus is on the following offences: speed, seat belt, overload, cell phones and reckless and negligent driving amongst others.
In addition to this, the RTMC has also intensified its road safety education and awareness programmes on the said route. These includes, amongst others, having activations at the taxi ranks targeting drivers and passengers before they embark on their journey, educational road blocks, handing out information pamphlets at the tollgates, and information exhibitions that encourage road user behaviour change.
(ii) Reduce number of fatal accidents -Based on the absolute figures, there is a slight reduction in the number of fatal crashes and fatalities when comparing the two (2) financial years (2016/17 and 2017/18).
05 December 2018 - NW3503
Nolutshungu, Ms N to ask the Minister of Higher Education and Training
With reference to the reply to question 2933 on 7 November 2018, what (a) is the total number of employees who have been outsourced from private companies and/or contractors by institutions of higher learning (i) in the past three financial years and (ii) since 1 April 2018 and (b) is the name of each company or contractor and (c) amount is each employee paid?
Reply:
Institutions of higher learning are not required in terms of the reporting regulations, as per the requirements of the Higher Education Act, to report on outsourced contracts. Such information will take significant time and resources to collate. The Department has written to all institutions and requested the information to respond to this question, with a deadline of 20 working days to provide the information. The Department will be able to provide a credible response to this question once the information has been received and verified.
05 December 2018 - NW3532
Mileham, Mr K to ask the Minister of Transport
Whether, with reference to his reply to question 2257 on 28 August 2018, the process of installing security cameras at the East London Airport open parking lot B – Long Term has been completed; if not, (a) why not and (b) by what date will the (i) installation be completed and (ii) parking lot be reopened; if so, (aa) on what date was the installation completed and (bb) why has the parking lot not yet been reopened?
Reply:
Airports Company South Africa SOC Limited (ACSA)
(a) Installations have been requested and are being processed. It requires new cable ways to be provided which was not in the original scope hence the delays.
(b)(i) Camera installations will be completed before the end of the financial year.
(ii) Parking is technically reopened for peak days only when capacity runs out. The official re-opening will be done, as the airport has had 3-meter-high fences installed. Foot patrols have been improved by adding in 6 security officers which can suffice until the cameras have been installed.
(aa) and (bb) Plans are underway to officially reopen the parking before the December 2018 school holiday 2018.
05 December 2018 - NW3389
van der Westhuizen, Mr AP to ask the Minister of Higher Education and Training
(1)Whether the policy on staffing norms for community education and training colleges, which was published for public comment in 2016 with a proposed implementation date of 1 April 2018, has been finalised and implemented as envisaged; if not, by what date will the policy be (a) adopted and (b) implemented; (2) whether the sector has been informed of the revised date of implementation, as undertaken in Circular 1 of 2018, dated 19 January 2018; if not, by what date will the sector be informed; if so, what are the relevant details; (3) what number of (a) part-time, (b) fixed-term contract and/or (c) permanent staff members have been employed at each community education and training college (i) in the (aa) 2016 and (bb) 2017 calendar years and (ii) since 1 January 2018; (4) what steps will her department take to address employment and remuneration of educators at community education and training colleges who have (a) more and (b) less than 25 hours contact time in each week?
Reply:
- The draft policy on staffing norms for Community Education and Training (CET) colleges, which was published for public comment in 2016, has not been finalised and as such the adoption and implementation dates have not yet been established.
- The Department has put in place a Task Team to work on the Post Provisioning Model, which is a critical part in finalising the policy. Colleges and labour are represented in the Task Team. The CET colleges are engaging with stakeholders to keep them informed of developments as they unfold.
- The numbers and nature of appointments are as follows:
CET College |
2016 |
2017 |
2018 |
|||
Full-time |
Part-time |
Full-time |
Part-time |
Full-time |
Fixed term |
|
Eastern Cape |
0 |
2 997 |
5 |
2 776 |
7 |
2 864 |
Free State |
0 |
1 068 |
0 |
1 068 |
7 |
954 |
Gauteng |
532 |
1 858 |
540 |
1 878 |
421 |
1 652 |
KwaZulu-Natal |
18 |
6 522 |
19 |
6 522 |
19 |
4 159 |
Mpumalanga |
11 |
1 601 |
11 |
1 538 |
21 |
1 178 |
Limpopo |
1 790 |
0 |
1 750 |
0 |
6 |
1 440 |
Northern Cape |
0 |
186 |
0 |
182 |
7 |
161 |
North West |
5 |
1 343 |
4 |
1 171 |
11 |
1 089 |
Western Cape |
172 |
355 |
167 |
348 |
11 |
327 |
4. The nature of employment in the CET college sector is determined by instructional time. Lecturers in the CET colleges are appointed against the operational hours in the Community Learning Centres where they teach. The operational hours vary from centre-to-centre depending on whether or not the centre has its own premises. The Department cannot appoint staff beyond the actual hours worked, and remuneration is determined by the rates prescribed in the Personnel Administrative Measures.
05 December 2018 - NW3489
Alberts, Adv A to ask the Minister of Transport
(1)(a) What number of road users in each month since 1 December 2013 until the present have paid e-toll accounts in relation to the total number of road users on the roads where the Gauteng e-tolling system is operative, as regards (i) the total numbers and (ii) percentages of (aa) paying road users and (bb) the total number of road users and (b) what are the particulars regarding the total amount of the monthly income generated in each month by the e-tolling system in the specified period that is paid to a certain company (name specified) and/or any other foreign firm/service provider and what amount remains in South Africa; (2) whether any plans exist to extend the e-tolling system to other roads in Gauteng or in any other provinces; if not, whether he regards the non-extension of the e-tolling system as an indication that the system has failed; if so, what are the full relevant particulars regarding the roads and timelines of the planned extension of the system; (3) whether any standards regarding legal metrological technical regulations have been created for the e-tolling instrumentation and technical system in terms of the of the Legal Metrology Act, Act 9 of 2014; if not, why not; if so, (a) what are the relevant particulars in this regard and (b) whether the e-tolling measuring instruments were verified accordingly and comply with the requirements; if so what are the full particulars in respect of the date on which it took effect; (4) whether regular inspection is required; if not what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant particulars of the verification; (5) whether the e-tolling measuring instruments were imported legally in terms of the previous Act, the Trade Metrology Act, Act 77 of 1973, or any other relevant legislation; if not, how did it happen that unverified instruments were imported and taken into use; if so, what are the full relevant particulars?
Reply:
1. (a) (i) Road use on Gauteng e-tolling system is measured in terms of total individual transactions at all Toll Gantry locations. Please see table below for the Transactions Paid (aa) versus the Total Transactions (bb) in a month.
(a) (ii) Road use on Gauteng e-tolling system is measured in terms of total individual transactions at all Toll Gantry locations. Please see table below for the Paid % in a month.
Transactions |
Paid Transactions |
Total Transactions |
Paid % |
Dec-13 |
20,785,542 |
53,003,201 |
39% |
Jan-14 |
25,079,987 |
60,093,598 |
42% |
Feb-14 |
26,308,532 |
61,275,089 |
43% |
Mar-14 |
27,772,020 |
66,566,742 |
42% |
Apr-14 |
27,670,060 |
66,005,652 |
42% |
May-14 |
28,840,313 |
69,524,695 |
41% |
Jun-14 |
27,620,694 |
68,070,263 |
41% |
Jul-14 |
28,864,702 |
73,105,125 |
39% |
Aug-14 |
28,346,546 |
73,710,373 |
38% |
Sep-14 |
27,176,734 |
72,779,790 |
37% |
Oct-14 |
28,448,201 |
78,214,190 |
36% |
Nov-14 |
25,969,036 |
74,337,111 |
35% |
Dec-14 |
21,328,075 |
67,223,456 |
32% |
Jan-15 |
22,400,799 |
69,249,776 |
32% |
Feb-15 |
22,931,526 |
71,629,658 |
32% |
Mar-15 |
24,244,365 |
80,003,523 |
30% |
Apr-15 |
21,394,927 |
72,664,902 |
29% |
May-15 |
23,036,505 |
76,951,582 |
30% |
Jun-15 |
22,909,536 |
74,975,032 |
31% |
Jul-15 |
25,301,965 |
80,642,609 |
31% |
Aug-15 |
24,467,085 |
77,919,932 |
31% |
Sep-15 |
26,697,723 |
77,605,567 |
34% |
Oct-15 |
27,938,500 |
82,326,471 |
34% |
Nov-15 |
27,054,182 |
80,290,924 |
34% |
Dec-15 |
23,624,266 |
72,805,287 |
32% |
Jan-16 |
24,573,362 |
73,257,559 |
34% |
Feb-16 |
26,733,544 |
79,066,173 |
34% |
Mar-16 |
26,402,052 |
80,007,973 |
33% |
Apr-16 |
26,275,066 |
79,992,761 |
33% |
May-16 |
27,621,133 |
82,293,707 |
34% |
Jun-16 |
27,063,279 |
80,464,054 |
34% |
Jul-16 |
27,157,391 |
83,677,522 |
32% |
Aug-16 |
26,707,601 |
82,447,442 |
32% |
Sep-16 |
27,443,254 |
85,039,339 |
32% |
Oct-16 |
27,197,586 |
85,772,379 |
32% |
Nov-16 |
27,259,360 |
85,106,234 |
32% |
Dec-16 |
22,657,693 |
75,664,235 |
30% |
Jan-17 |
23,358,303 |
75,596,764 |
31% |
Feb-17 |
24,063,244 |
77,147,835 |
31% |
Mar-17 |
26,886,316 |
86,732,583 |
31% |
Apr-17 |
23,129,194 |
77,126,837 |
30% |
May-17 |
26,482,251 |
86,221,226 |
31% |
Jun-17 |
25,152,145 |
82,555,665 |
30% |
Jul-17 |
26,020,789 |
87,141,156 |
30% |
Aug-17 |
26,222,692 |
87,224,633 |
30% |
Sep-17 |
25,075,823 |
85,216,222 |
29% |
Oct-17 |
26,054,251 |
88,279,240 |
30% |
Nov-17 |
25,815,329 |
87,712,942 |
29% |
Dec-17 |
21,374,274 |
77,973,117 |
27% |
Jan-18 |
22,191,182 |
78,445,802 |
28% |
Feb-18 |
22,743,772 |
79,692,925 |
29% |
Mar-18 |
23,751,346 |
85,614,183 |
28% |
Apr-18 |
22,216,963 |
81,085,686 |
27% |
May-18 |
24,143,853 |
87,426,578 |
28% |
Jun-18 |
23,063,671 |
84,761,844 |
27% |
Jul-18 |
23,567,230 |
87,581,258 |
27% |
Aug-18 |
23,303,900 |
87,920,771 |
27% |
(b) Please see table below that reflects the projected cashflow and actual cash receipts from account holders. All payments are deposited into SANRAL’s bank accounts which are audited by the Auditor General. The toll operator was appointed through an open tender process. It is a locally registered company with local and international shareholding. SANRAL is not privy to the agreements with their shareholders and the handling of losses and/or profits. The toll operator is compensated in terms of their tendered rates for services provided under the contract and does not receive a share of the toll revenue. To render the required services under the contract, they currently employ 1029 people of which 1024 or 99.5 % are South Africans.
Month |
Actual Income |
Forecast Income |
Dec-13 |
R63 455 430 |
R37 290 000 |
Jan-14 |
R98 610 974 |
R66 670 000 |
Feb-14 |
R94 017 402 |
R74 430 000 |
Mar-14 |
R107 586 423 |
R93 930 000 |
Apr-14 |
R113 428 985 |
R85 050 000 |
May-14 |
R116 865 284 |
R114 310 000 |
Jun-14 |
R119 516 621 |
R117 530 000 |
Jul-14 |
R108 740 225 |
R131 280 000 |
Aug-14 |
R100 003 412 |
R137 480 000 |
Sep-14 |
R87 741 205 |
R124 390 000 |
Oct-14 |
R75 199 510 |
R68 400 000 |
Nov-14 |
R64 871 679 |
R57 000 000 |
Dec-14 |
R72 350 461 |
R34 200 000 |
Jan-15 |
R44 962 429 |
R45 600 000 |
Feb-15 |
R61 398 683 |
R45 600 000 |
Mar-15 |
R67 672 141 |
R45 600 000 |
Apr-15 |
R60 816 286 |
R45 600 000 |
May-15 |
R75 717 000 |
R45 600 000 |
Jun-15 |
R77 980 230 |
R54 735 730 |
Jul-15 |
R81 557 505 |
R54 735 730 |
Aug-15 |
R73 530 822 |
R119 586 705 |
Sep-15 |
R59 411 220 |
R60 000 000 |
Oct-15 |
R63 583 365 |
R60 000 000 |
Nov-15 |
R71 546 170 |
R60 000 000 |
Dec-15 |
R61 356 654 |
R115 000 000 |
Jan-16 |
R86 241 110 |
R135 000 000 |
Feb-16 |
R66 470 717 |
R145 000 000 |
Mar-16 |
R80 287 535 |
R105 000 000 |
Apr-16 |
R125 000 000 |
R130 000 000 |
May-16 |
R110 658 054 |
R101 000 000 |
Jun-16 |
R65 330 000 |
R101 000 000 |
Jul-16 |
R62 223 000 |
R101 000 000 |
Aug-16 |
R61 276 860 |
R101 000 000 |
Sep-16 |
R68 100 000 |
R101 000 000 |
Oct-16 |
R71 400 000 |
R101 000 000 |
Nov-16 |
R72 461 000 |
R65 000 000 |
Dec-16 |
R30 802 706 |
R65 000 000 |
Jan-17 |
R84 825 000 |
R65 000 000 |
Feb-17 |
R55 325 172 |
R65 000 000 |
Mar-17 |
R66 466 277 |
R65 000 000 |
Apr-17 |
R64 327 952 |
R69 000 000 |
May-17 |
R56 013 668 |
R86 000 000 |
Jun-17 |
R59 142 222 |
R65 000 000 |
Jul-17 |
R68 459 234 |
R65 000 000 |
Aug-17 |
R57 787 465 |
R65 000 000 |
Sep-17 |
R59 443 095 |
R65 000 000 |
Oct-17 |
R72 781 413 |
R65 000 000 |
Nov-17 |
R68 702 155 |
R65 000 000 |
Dec-17 |
R16 548 442 |
R65 000 000 |
Jan-18 |
R84 302 761 |
R65 000 000 |
Feb-18 |
R61 735 537 |
R65 000 000 |
Mar-18 |
R56 577 112 |
R65 000 000 |
Apr-18 |
R63 421 845 |
R65 000 000 |
May-18 |
R62 028 447 |
R65 000 000 |
Jun-18 |
R46 545 853 |
R65 000 000 |
Jul-18 |
R73 700 653 |
R65 000 000 |
Aug-18 |
R39 851 834 |
R65 000 000 |
Sep-18 |
R50 364 399 |
R65 000 000 |
2. The current phase of the Gauteng Open Road Tolling (GORT) project was the first phase of approximately 200km. An additional 150 km of new freeways were envisaged as part of the next phases of the GFIP.
The roll-out of new freeways in Gauteng is dependent on the Government’s final decision on the infrastructure funding mechanism, including that of e-tolling for any further extension in Gauteng and in the other provinces.
The of the roads and timelines will become clear once Government has decided on infrastructure funding mechanism as indicated in above.
(3) Interim requirements have been developed and accepted by the acting CEO of the National Regulator for Compulsory Specifications in accordance with Section 22 (2) (c) of the Legal Metrology Act.
(a) Contained in the interim requirements of the National Regulator for Compulsory Specifications for more detail (Copy can be provided if required).
(b) The equipment has been type approved in accordance with the interim requirements and a type approval certificate was issued on 16 May 2018 after conclusion of the type approval process.
(4) The measuring instruments are subject to regular verification at periods not exceeding 12 months (refer to the Interim technical requirements for further detail). It is noted that initial verification was successfully completed as part of the type approval process.
(5) The instruments were imported legally. There were no requirements published as technical regulations for the type of equipment that are used on the GFIP gantries in terms of the Trade Metrology Act and initially the equipment was not considered to fall within the ambit of the Trade Metrology Act. After the new act was published, SANRAL discussed the way the equipment operates with the NRCS and the agreed process as described above in paragraph (3) and (4) was developed.
05 December 2018 - NW3323
Nolutshungu, Ms N to ask the Minister of Higher Education and Training
(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:
(1) - (2) The details of the information technology infrastructure of the Department are provided below:
Department |
(1) (a) Date for upgrading or updating IT infrastructure |
(b) Name of the company contracted to do the upgrades |
(c) Monetary value of the contract |
(d) Name of each IT system that was upgraded |
(2)(a) Company responsible for the maintenance |
(2) Value of the contract |
|
18 June 2018 |
XON system |
R21 000 000.00 |
Replace all CAT5e cabling with CAT 6 cabling; as well as refurbish all network points and skirting. Replace all switch cabinets with built-in cooling and Uninterruptable Power Supply (UPS). Wireless Technology (Wi-Fi) the whole building and reception including INDLELA. |
DHET083: XON Systems (Pty) Ltd |
R30 148 286.07 |
DHET086: EOH MYHOMBO (Pty) Ltd |
R 2 763 360.00 |
|||||
RFB1600/2017: XON Systems (Pty) Ltd |
R 20 136 662. |
|||||
Examination IT system |
R 13 516 081.00 |
|||||
The actual software is not upgraded, but it is enhanced to accommodate changes in policy or additional reports that are required. The last enhancement was in November 2017, and there will be some additional changes to the software in November/ |
Praxis Computing |
R1 841 784.00 which is the Treasury allocation for the maintenance of the HEMIS system over three years |
Higher Education Management Information System (HEMIS) |
Praxis Computing |
Payment is only made for work undertaken as per specifications from the Department; there is no retainer on this contract. For the period August 2017 to Feb 2018, R116 148.00 was paid, and for March 2018-October 2018, R91 285 was paid. |
(1) - (2) Based on the information received from public Entities reporting to the Department, the following relevant details have been provided:
Department/Entity |
(1) (a) Date for upgrading or updating IT infrastructure |
(b) Name of the company contracted to do the upgrades |
(c) Monetary value of the contract |
(d) Name of each IT system that was upgraded |
(2)(a) Company responsible for the maintenance |
(2) Value of the contract |
|
24 April 2018 |
DataTegra (Pty) Ltd |
R163 353.18 |
|
BANKSETA Internal IT Department |
Not applicable |
1 November 2018 |
Emtelle Pty Ltd |
R391 820.08 |
Boardrooms and meeting room facility provision and upgrade (e.g. HDMI, amplifier, meeting space collaboration system, projector screen and projector, speakers, cabling, electrical works, Tabletop pro-touch panel, IPCP Pro 350, programming, Cardioid Condenser Microphone, dual wireless Microphone). |
BANKSETA Internal IT Department |
Not applicable |
|
2. Cultural, Arts, Tourism, Hospitality and Sports Sector Education and Training Authority |
20 October 2016 |
Vodacom |
R4 800 000 00 |
ICT Infrastructure (MPLS) |
Zimele Technologies |
R9 519 460.00 |
30 June 2018 |
SoluGrowth |
R1 992 642,15 |
Indicium & Microsoft Dynamics AX |
|||
04 April 2017 |
Tipp Focus |
R7 773 575,00 |
PPO and SharePoint |
|||
31 March 2017 |
LDS |
R4 072 015,00 |
Track & Trace Portal |
|||
3. Council on Higher Education |
31 August 2018 |
Praxis Computing (Pty) Ltd |
R500 000.00 |
Provision of maintenance of Pastel evolution and advance procurement/business process management |
Praxis Computing (Pty) Ltd |
R500 000.00 |
30 May 2018 |
Praxis Computing (Pty) Ltd |
R798 966.96 |
Provision of Network Support Services |
Praxis Computing (Pty) Ltd |
R798 966.96 |
|
31 October 2018 |
eS3 Consulting (Pty) Ltd |
R522 872.40 |
Provision of Web-based Online Systems Maintenance Services |
eS3 Consulting (Pty) Ltd |
R522 872.40 |
|
June 2018 Licence renewal |
Sage Pastel Accounting |
R92 819.12 |
Provision of Sage Evolution Business Care Annual License |
Sage Pastel Accounting |
R92 819.12 |
|
4. Chemical Industries Education and Training Authority |
30 October 2018 |
In-house |
Not applicable |
|
In-house Echo Pty Ltd |
Not applicable R499 083.96 |
5. Education Training and Development Practices Sector Education and Training Authority |
13 June 2014 |
Computer initiatives/Vox Telecom |
R184 000.00 |
Microsoft Great Plains 2013 ERP System |
Computer initiatives/Vox Telecom |
R1 169 863.44 |
23 October 2018 |
SAGE |
- |
HR Systems (VIP, ESS and Premier HR) |
SAGE |
R160 168.86 |
|
7 April 2016 |
Praxis |
R20 000 |
Microsoft Server 2012 Active Directory |
In-house |
Not applicable |
|
7 April 2016 |
Praxis |
R30 000 |
Microsoft Exchange Server 2013 |
In-house |
Not applicable |
|
6. Energy and Water Sector Education and Training Authority |
3 February 2015 |
Internet Solutions (MWeb) |
R333 012.04 |
|
Internet Solutions (MWeb) |
R70 000.00 p/m |
17 September 2014 |
Gijima |
R213 687.16 |
|
|
R8 470 656.00 R7 756 560.00 R301 392.00 |
|
7. Finance and Accounting Services Sector Education and Training Authority |
20 July 2018 |
New Communication and IT (Pty)Ltd |
R327 185.00 |
Windows Server 2012, Exchange server 2016 Microsoft Dynamix AX Indicium |
Solugrowth (Pty) Ltd |
R8 461 959.00 Rental and maintenance of ICT for six months from July-December 2018 |
8. Fibre Processing and Manufacturing Sector Education and Training Authority |
March 2013 |
CHM VUWANI |
R450.395.76 Once Off |
Server Infrastructure
|
FP&M SETA Internal IT Staff. |
Not applicable |
9. Insurance Sector Education and Training Authority |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
|
Learner management leased at R4 342 011.56 till March 2020 ERP System leased at R5 106 898.19 till March 2020 |
10. Local Government Sector Education and Training Authority SETA |
September 2015 |
Praxis |
R116 416.80 plus hourly rate where applicable |
Microsoft Dynamics GP |
Praxis (Datanet and Microsoft Dynamics GP) |
R 11 500.00 Monthly plus hourly rate for Microsoft Dynamics GP support where applicable |
September 2015 |
Vox Telecommunications |
The appointment was based on monthly rental of R76 411.54 and a once off set up cost of R56 658.00 |
Wide Area Network (WAN) infrastructure upgrade and services (Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) network, links to provincial offices and Internet break-out) |
RemoteNet (MIS) |
R 170 854.00 Monthly |
|
January 2016 |
Sage SA Pty (Ltd) |
R165 761.04 plus hourly rate where applicable |
VIP HR & Payroll Software |
|||
11. Manufacturing Engineering and Related Services Sector Education and Training Authority |
March 2012 |
Telkom |
R1 413 048.00 per annum |
Virtual Private Network |
Telkom |
R1 413 048.00 per annum |
November 2016 |
Vodacom |
R304 140.00 per annum |
Internet Connectivity |
Vodacom |
R304 140.00 per annum |
|
February 2017 |
DAJO Technologies |
R15 200 000.00 |
National Skills Development Management System |
DAJO Technologies |
R15 200 000.00 |
|
IT Master |
R1 904 582.03 |
Laptops and Desktops |
IT Master |
R1 904 582.03 |
||
12. Media, Information and Communication Technologies Sector Education and Training Authority |
1 June 2015 |
Vox Telecommunication |
R9 187 460.59 |
Internet Service Provision and GSM Data Services |
Vox Telecommunication |
R9 187 460.59 (maintenance is included in the contract amount) |
1 November 2017 |
Huawei Connect |
R14 95 876.00 |
Polycom HDX 7000 Series systems |
Huawei Connect |
R14 95 876.00 (maintenance is included in the contract amount) |
|
1 September 2018 |
Huawei Connect |
R10 139 76.72 |
PABX Telephones System |
Huawei Connect |
R10 139 76.72 (maintenance is included in the contract amount) |
|
1 November 2014 |
Deloitte/Solugrowth |
R5 550 575.64 |
Indicium System and IT-SMS and AX Dynamics |
Deloitte/Solugrowth |
R5 550 575.64 (maintenance is included in the contract amount) |
|
29 October 2018 |
Ratho M |
R960 480.00 |
Printing and Copying Solution |
Ratho M |
R960 480.00 (maintenance is included in the contract amount) |
|
7 July 2018 |
Hauwei |
R752 169.00 |
VOIP and PABX – Klerksdorp |
Hauwei |
R752 169.00 (maintenance is included in the contract amount) |
|
1 September 2018 |
Hauwei |
R406 296.00 |
VOIP |
Hauwei |
R406 296.00 (maintenance is included in the contract amount) |
|
13 Mining Qualifications Authority |
April 2018 |
Bytes Solutions |
R646 880.54 |
Storage Area Network |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
September 2015 |
Parity Software |
R406 273.20 |
Microsoft Dynamics GreatPlains |
Parity Software |
Support and maintenance are as and when we require their services. +- R 350 000.00 spent on support and maintenance and annual license renewal |
|
July 2017 |
CHM Vuwani |
R759 194.63 |
Microsoft SharePoint |
Keystroke (Pty) Ltd |
The contract ended in March, and we have appointed Keystroke (PTY) LTD to support and maintain the system on time and material bases. We have not spent a cent for now. |
|
June 2009 |
IT Aware |
R10 440 191.19 |
WSP/ATR Management Information System |
IT Aware |
Current Services Level Agreement (April 2018 – March 2020) amount R4 270 000.00 |
|
February 2009 |
Deloitte and SoluGrowth |
R15 343 658.13 |
Core Business Management Information System |
SoluGrowth |
Current Services Level Agreement (April 2018 – March 2020) amount R3 506 993.28 |
|
14. Public Sector Education and Training Authority |
The system was never upgraded or updated. |
Deloitte/Solugrowth |
R7 721 000 |
AX and IMS |
Deloitte/Solugrowth |
R7 721 000.00 |
15. Quality Council for Trade and Occupations |
July 2018 |
Vox Telecom |
R150 000 per month over 36 months |
|
Vox Telecom |
R5 444 515.13 for three years |
June 2018 |
Galix Networking (Pty) Ltd |
R149 031.00 |
Antivirus |
Galix |
12 months support included with the licenses purchases |
|
November 2018 |
BITZ Business IT Solutions |
R23 375.36 |
Memory upgrade for the production servers |
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October 2017 |
Thuthuzela technologies |
R78 822.09 |
Upgrade the boardrooms’ projectors |
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16. Safety and Security Sector Education and Training Authority |
Infrastructure is currently being upgraded. The first Phase was the upgrading of the servers, which commenced on the 1 April 2017 and will be completed on the |
The upgrades were undertaken by server providers and project managed by SASSETA.
|
Server for GreatPlains Hardware & Software Msuthu Technologies: R491 873.58 Services: Praxis: R218 846.46 Server for Email: Hardware & Software LMNT Holdings: R456 098.00 Services: LMNT Holdings R342 577.00 |
|
(former Neotel) responsible for ICT Infrastructure
|
R1111 969.00 R2 376 318.60 R 480 000.00 R482 374.40 |
February 2018 till April 2018 |
Datacentrix |
R4.5 million |
ICT Hardware Upgrade
|
IQ Telecommunications Solutions (support ICT department and not infrastructure only) |
R1.3 million (till March 2020 |
|
January 2018 till November 2018 |
CIBER International |
R7.5 million |
Learner Management Information System (the following modules are going through enhancements/upgrades as part of
|
CIBER International (costs are for maintenance and support) |
R23 million (till March 2020 |
|
July 2018 |
SAGE |
R99 310.00 |
HR Skills Map (job portal) |
SAGE |
Support will be funded through current contract with SAGE. |
|
September 2018 |
VOX Telecoms |
R0 (upgrades were part of the maintenance contract) |
Private Automatic Branch Exchange (PABX ) Telephony |
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Current (till 31 Nov. 2018) |
Blue Turtle |
R857 0000 |
|
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17. Transport Education Training Authority |
TETA is in the process of updating its IT infrastructure with the appointment of Deloitte through an open tender process with effect from 01 June 2018 and subsequently the cession to Solugrowth in October 2018 |
Solugrowth (Pty) Ltd |
R7 026 960.00 |
|
Solugrowth (Pty) Ltd |
R7 026 960.00 |
18. Wholesale and Retail Sector Education and Training Authority SETA |
The infrastructure for the IT system was last upgraded when the data hosting facility was migrated from INetBridge to Dimension Data on the 16 September 2017. In March 2018 the data lines were upgraded (Head Office from ADSL to Fibre; regional offices migrated to a higher capacity ADSL line) |
Deloitte was contracted to do the upgrades and ceded their contract /agreement to SoluGrowth |
R610 000.00 per month from 01 August 2016 until 30 November 2018 |
|
SoluGrowth |
R 17 080 000 from |
19. National Skills Fund |
15 July 2015 |
Dimension Data |
R7 487 781.44 |
Provide information and communication (ICT) hardware - work package 2 LAN switching infrastructure. |
DHET083: XON Systems (Pty) Ltd |
R30 148 286.07 |
15 July 2015 |
Sheleba Technologies |
R1 657 022.83 |
Provide information and communication (ICT) hardware - work package one network cabling. |
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20. Food and Beverage Manufacturing Industry Education and Training Authority |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
Pathways Outsourced IT |
R1 103 972.00 |
21. South Africa Qualifications Authority |
1 October 2018 |
Paul Cammidge Computer Consulting |
R476 748.00 |
Security and Network for LAN and WAN |
PRAXIS Computing |
R1 593 409.63 |
1 April 2018 |
Tectight Enterprise Technologies |
R999 500.00 |
Server Hardware (VMWare, vSphere, vCenter, Spectrum protect and VEEAM) |
SAGE South Africa |
R213 787.46 |
|
1 July 2018 |
VOX Telecommunications |
R4 707 757.27 |
Telephone System (VoIP & Fibre-Optic) |
Isitshixo Business Solution |
R395 024.62 |
|
3 September 2018 |
Business Connexion |
R2 561 163.00 |
Storage Area Network |
Click-CRM |
R167 210.23 |
|
12 November 2018 |
AH Power |
R67 032.00 |
Uninterrupted Power Supply |
Mysolutions |
R779 285.13 |
|
1 September 2018 |
Pac B Power Solutions |
R298 319.19 |
Power Generator |
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13 November 2018 |
BVI Network Security Services |
R318 391.00 |
Anti-virus and Software Patch Protection |
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23 April 2018 |
DRSA |
R362 940.00 |
IT Disaster Recovery |
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22. National Student Financial Aid Scheme |
Currently being updated (period of |
Finastra |
The cost of the update is R2.6 million and can only be performed by the service providers that NSFAS acquired the system from. |
Phoenix loan management system |
Finastra |
Finastra bills an annual maintenance fee to NSFAS. The last maintenance cost was R720 323, which covers NSFAS annually (1 January to 31 December) |
23. Council on Higher Education |
31 August 2018 |
Praxis Computing (Pty) Ltd |
R 500 000.00 |
Provision of maintenance of Pastel Evolution and advance procurement/business process management |
Praxis Computing (Pty) Ltd |
R500 000.00 |
30 May 2018 |
Praxis Computing (Pty) Ltd |
R 798 966.96 |
Provision of Network Support Services |
Praxis Computing (Pty) Ltd |
R798 966.96 |
|
31 October 2018 |
eS3 Consulting (Pty) Ltd |
R 522 872.40 |
Provision of Web-based Online Systems Maintenance Services |
eS3 Consulting (Pty) Ltd |
R522 872.40 |
|
June 2018 Licence renewal |
Sage Pastel Accounting |
R 92 819.12 |
Provision of Sage Evolution Business Care Annual License |
Sage Pastel Accounting |
R92 819.12 |
05 December 2018 - NW3538
De Freitas, Mr MS to ask the Minister of Transport
(a) What relationship do Airports Company South Africa and the SA Civil Aviation Authority have at the airport in Nelspruit, (b) what memorandums of understanding (MOUs) are in place and (c) which parties signed these MOUs?
Reply:
South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA)
a) The SACAA has issued aerodrome licences to two airports in Nelspruit, namely (i) Nelspruit Municipal Airport and (ii) Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport. SACAA has an oversight obligation over these airports in terms of the mandate conferred by the Civil Aviation Act, No 13 of 2009. The SACAA must ensure that airports comply with the requirements of the Civil Aviation Regulations as promulgated.
b) There are no MoU’s in place between the SACAA and Airports Company South Africa in relation to the two airports referred to under (a).
c) Not Applicable
05 December 2018 - NW3159
Nolutshungu, Ms N to ask the Minister of Higher Education and Training
What number of new students will each institution of higher learning have the capacity to enrol for the 2019 academic year?
Reply:
The tables below provide the number of new students each institution of higher learning will enroll for the 2019 academic year.
Table 1: New opportunities in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) colleges for the 2019 academic year
Province and College |
*NC(V) L2 |
*N1 |
*N4 |
*PLP |
Total |
Eastern Cape |
|||||
|
1 064 |
281 |
1 777 |
100 |
3 222 |
|
1 260 |
750 |
1 836 |
100 |
3 946 |
|
790 |
585 |
1 702 |
100 |
3 177 |
|
1 205 |
745 |
1 725 |
100 |
3 775 |
|
830 |
250 |
875 |
100 |
2 055 |
|
2 314 |
975 |
2 540 |
150 |
5 979 |
|
550 |
200 |
1 509 |
100 |
2 359 |
|
1 158 |
846 |
1 749 |
100 |
3 853 |
Free State |
|||||
|
770 |
700 |
3 120 |
0 |
4 590 |
|
758 |
540 |
1 900 |
100 |
3 298 |
|
2 065 |
385 |
1 785 |
105 |
4 340 |
|
305 |
2 102 |
6 001 |
100 |
8 508 |
Gauteng |
|||||
|
1 278 |
1 890 |
3 150 |
100 |
6 418 |
|
2 260 |
1 200 |
4 383 |
60 |
7 903 |
|
3 108 |
0 |
3 135 |
100 |
6 343 |
|
3 353 |
2 065 |
5 054 |
0 |
10 472 |
|
4 104 |
1 462 |
4 663 |
100 |
10 329 |
|
1 549 |
2 176 |
4 632 |
150 |
8 507 |
|
1 075 |
2 100 |
3 265 |
60 |
6 500 |
|
154 |
3 129 |
7 542 |
100 |
10 925 |
KwaZulu-Natal |
|||||
|
2 130 |
0 |
2 176 |
100 |
4 406 |
|
2 300 |
740 |
1 540 |
95 |
4 675 |
|
1 196 |
665 |
2 437 |
100 |
4 398 |
|
2 271 |
2 974 |
4 373 |
100 |
9 718 |
|
935 |
60 |
2 390 |
100 |
3 485 |
|
740 |
395 |
1 045 |
100 |
2 280 |
|
960 |
495 |
1 673 |
100 |
3 228 |
|
1 053 |
503 |
1 670 |
90 |
3 316 |
|
885 |
795 |
1 463 |
100 |
3 243 |
Limpopo |
|||||
|
1 762 |
1 520 |
4 495 |
100 |
7 877 |
|
290 |
320 |
422 |
30 |
1 062 |
|
630 |
390 |
1 304 |
100 |
2 424 |
|
1 279 |
0 |
570 |
100 |
1 949 |
|
617 |
647 |
1 028 |
100 |
2 392 |
|
1 750 |
2 474 |
3 453 |
100 |
7 777 |
|
954 |
198 |
62 |
105 |
1 319 |
Mpumalanga |
|||||
|
1 470 |
780 |
1 230 |
100 |
3 580 |
|
2 205 |
508 |
1 670 |
100 |
4 483 |
|
1 680 |
1 620 |
2 425 |
100 |
5 825 |
North West |
|||||
|
1 445 |
800 |
2 030 |
61 |
4 336 |
|
750 |
450 |
1 080 |
100 |
2 380 |
|
1 150 |
565 |
1 570 |
100 |
3 385 |
Northern Cape |
|||||
|
637 |
545 |
1 019 |
100 |
2 301 |
|
1 190 |
1 350 |
1 760 |
100 |
4 400 |
Western Cape |
|||||
|
780 |
365 |
3 402 |
200 |
4 747 |
|
1 440 |
520 |
2 859 |
90 |
4 909 |
|
704 |
1 134 |
2 011 |
60 |
3 909 |
|
1 001 |
3 334 |
4 190 |
33 |
8 558 |
|
655 |
390 |
2 242 |
119 |
3 406 |
|
1 175 |
750 |
2 100 |
100 |
4 125 |
Total |
65 984 |
47 668 |
122 032 |
4 708 |
240 392 |
* PLP: Prevocational Learning Programme
* N: NATED / Report 191
* NC(V): National Certificate (Vocational)
Table 2: The approved number of first time entering students in universities for the 2019 academic year
Universities |
Enrolment |
1. Cape Peninsula University of Technology |
9 249 |
2. University of Cape Town |
3 979 |
3. Central University of Technology, Free State |
4 587 |
4. Durban University of Technology |
8 314 |
5. University of Fort Hare |
3 800 |
6. University of Free State |
8 900 |
7. University of Johannesburg |
9 922 |
8. University of KwaZulu-Natal |
8 929 |
9. University of Limpopo |
4 849 |
10. Nelson Mandela University |
7 085 |
11. North West University |
15 717 |
12. University of Pretoria |
9 253 |
13. Rhodes University |
1 672 |
14. University of South Africa |
54 434 |
15. University of Stellenbosch |
5 152 |
16. Tshwane University of Technology |
15 513 |
17. University of Venda |
3 100 |
18. Vaal University of Technology |
5 288 |
19. Walter Sisulu University |
7 400 |
20. University of the Western Cape |
4 500 |
21. University of the Witwatersrand |
6 613 |
22. University of Zululand |
3 900 |
23. Sol Plaatje University |
1 200 |
24. Mpumalanga University |
1 755 |
25. Mangosuthu University of Technology |
4 464 |
26. Sefako Makgatho Health Science University |
1 225 |
Total |
210 800 |
05 December 2018 - NW3542
Hunsinger, Mr CH to ask the Minister of Transport
(a) How are trains, coaches and locomotives transported via any rail that is not electrified, (b) for how long has this been the situation in each case, (c) what are the costs in each case, (d) what are the future plans for the rail lines and (e) what are the timelines, timeframes and deadlines in this regard in each case?
Reply:
a) All lines where Metrorail trains are running, are electrified and this is done through electric motor coaches with plain trailers (coaches without motor unit). The only exception is the Eastern Cape services in East London and Port Elizabeth. Here the plain trailers (coaches) are pulled with diesel locomotives.
Mainline Passenger Services coaches (sleepers and sitter coaches) are pulled with diesel locomotives.
b) The status of these lines is as it were since the start of the South African Rail Commuter Corporation. Transnet can provide exact details.
c) The cost for diesel in MLPS was R33,964m for 2017/18 and for Eastern Cape Metrorail R39,158m for the same period.
d) PRASA does not own the lines which are not electrified and therefore cannot respond on this.
e) Not applicable for PRASA.
05 December 2018 - NW3516
van der Westhuizen, Mr AP to ask the Minister of Higher Education and Training
(1)Whether she has found that the public technical and vocational education and training colleges will experience a smooth transition when the term of the current councils expires on 31 March 2019; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details; (2) Has a calendar with the time-line for the various actions required by this process been (a) drafted and (b) circulated to public technical and vocational education and training colleges; if not, on what date will the calendar be published; if so, what are the relevant details; (3) (a) what were the reasons for the delay in the appointment of the current members of councils at the beginning of their term in office and (b) which colleges had to operate without a full complement of council members for more than (i) 120 days, (ii) 90 days and (iii) 60 days?
Reply:
- The process to appoint new Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) college Councils to assume office on 1 April 2019 and 1 May 2019, following the ending of their term on 31 March 2019 and 30 April 2019 respectively, has commenced. Steps have been taken to ensure a smooth transition between outgoing and incoming Councils.
- The Continuing Education and Training (CET) Act, 16 of 2006 (as amended) does not make provision for the development of a calendar with timelines and its circulation to TVET colleges.
- (a) There were delays experienced in the appointment of Council members as a result of the following reasons:
- Low response rate to a call for nominations;
- Incomplete and/or missing documentation from nominees;
- Unavailability of nominees on the contact numbers provided; and
- Delays in the scheduling of appointments for nominees to undergo the vetting process due to either their unavailability or prior commitments.
(b) None of the TVET colleges operated without a full complement of Council member for more than 60, 90 and/or 120 days respectively.
05 December 2018 - NW3540
De Freitas, Mr MS to ask the Minister of Transport
(a) What research, analysis or any other type of data-gathering exercise has been undertaken on the current state, needs analysis and upgrade requirements of the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa train stations, (b) on what dates were the specified exercises done, (c) what were the outcomes of the exercises at each station, (d) who undertook the exercises, (e) what plans have been put in place as a result of the findings of the exercises, (f) who will undertake the specified plans and (g) what are the timelines, timeframes and deadlines in this regard?
Reply:
a) The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA), manages its property portfolio through its property management division; Corporative Real Estate Solutions (CRES). PRASA CRES has five (5) regional offices located in Eastern Cape, Western Cape, KwaZulu Natal, Gauteng South and Gauteng North.
Regional offices conduct, on a periodic basis, station condition assessment to achieve and maintain acceptable levels of compliance and functionality of the Railway stations facilities. The assessments include ongoing visual assessments for cleanliness, safety compliance and functionality particularly for Super and Core railway stations as these stations carry the highest commuter numbers.
b) Consolidated data relating to dates and outcomes on condition assessments is attached as Annexure A for Super and core stations.
c) Consolidated data relating to dates and outcomes on condition assessments is attached as Annexure A for Super and core stations.
d) Refer to the response in (a).
e) Station improvements, Preventative and Corrective maintenance plans have been put in place by the respective CRES regional offices in line with established programmes.
f) The Station improvements, Preventative and Corrective maintenance plans are executed by the respective CRES regional offices.
g) Planned timelines vary for each of the programmes (Station Improvements, Preventative and Corrective Maintenance) depending on the size and scale of work required for each of the station projects).
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 - 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 - 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 - 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 M S 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 - 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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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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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, Mr 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 - NW3307
Mente-Nqweniso, 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 - 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, Dr 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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.