Questions and Replies

Reply:

The process of appointing CGE Commissioners is no longer handled by the Department of Women, but is now being handled by the National Assembly as published in the ATC’s of 16 November 2016, 17 March 2017and 22 March 2017.

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Not applicable.

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1. (a) The Department developed specific measurable, achievable and realistic time-bound key indicators for its 2017-18 Annual Performance Plan, in line with the Framework for Strategic Plans and Annual Performance Plans.

(b) The Department is currently implementing the 2017/18 Annual Performance Plan in its entirety as tabled.

2. The Department has not held a strategic planning session in or around August 2017.

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During the 2016/17 financial year, four (4) employees received bonuses in the Ministry as follows:

Ministry
Salary Level	# of qualifying employees	Amount
Level 12	1	R47 957.49
Level 13	1st official	R52 629.12
Level 13	2nd official	R54 418.06
Level 13	3rd official	R55 858.50
	Total	R 210 863.17

The total amount paid during the 2016/17 financial year to other employees of DPME according to salary levels was as follows:

Salary Band	Qualifying employees	Amount
3 to 5	1 out of 15	R 12 000.00
6 to 8	18 out of 52	R 252 000.00
9 to 12	49 out of 119	R1 656 000.00
Salary level 13	7 out of 41	R 384 000.00
Salary level 14	1 out of 14	R 64 000.00
Salary level 15	4 out of 14	R 317 000.00
	Total	R 2 685 000.00

The estimated amount to be paid to qualifying employees in the 2017/18 financial year is R2 015 417.00.

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Development planning, which can be defined as national level, medium (5-year) to long-term (ten to 50 years) planning is common in what has been referred to as development states, especially in the so-called East Asian Tigers. Latin-America also has extensive planning systems.

Long-term and medium-term plans are developed in some key development states as follows:

In addition to a range of other planning instruments, Singapore’s rapid acceleration was accompanied by a Strategic Economic Plan which “sets the strategies and programmes for Singapore to realise a vision - to attain the status and characteristics of a first league developed country within the next 30 to 40 years.”

In South Korea, the Economic Planning Board was established in 1961 to develop economic plans and oversee their implementation. Five-year plans were developed with regularity from 1962 onwards.

Other developing countries and aspirant developmental states are also well-known for development planning. In 2006 the World Bank commented that Malaysia, one of the countries against which South Africa benchmarked its planning institutions, “has a rich history in long-term planning, having drawn up and implemented long-term national policy frameworks since the early 1970s. Since then, the Government has put into practice a comprehensive planning system of short-, medium- and long-term development plans and strategies, each linked to one another, reinforcing the course of policy directions toward meeting the long-term goals.”

In Chile the Ministry of Housing and Urbanism, in terms of the General Law on Urbanism leads planning through the National Urban Development Policy which provides principles, objectives and actions for the social, economic and territorial development of the country. Medium-term regional (“provincial”) plans, both development strategies defining broad socio-economic objectives for regions and more spatially orientated urban development strategies, are developed in terms of the national policy.

The Mexican national government develops a National Development Plan that is submitted to Parliament and approved and which sets the strategic objectives for the country. This is accompanied by a “General Ecological Spatial Plan” and these set the framework for state spatial developmental and ecological plans which develop strategic programmes for social, economic, cultural and environmental development and principles for land-use.

Brazil has a range of long and medium-term planning and budgeting mechanisms which are defined in its Constitution. For example, related to financing the Constitution specifies a multi-year plan (the “Plano Pluriannal” or “PPA”), the budgetary directives (“LDO”) and the annual budget (“LDA).

Budget Prioritisation Frameworks

Aligning budgets to plans and strategic priorities is critical for implementation of Government policy and plans. Due to contextual and institutional differences the exact mechanisms in different countries to align budgets and national strategic priorities, or a Budget Prioritisation Framework, differ substantially. In various jurisdictions. There is continuing experimentation with mechanisms for prioritisation and alignment. For example, in a 2016 World Bank Public Expenditure Review of Mexico it is recommended that to improve medium-term fiscal management there is a need to improve the links between “pluri-annual fiscal and investment planning and budgeting, managing mandatory expenditures, etc.” and for better “planning and budget integration” also through “developing a vision for the medium-term policy and program prioritization (enhancing the focus of planning, revising evaluation systems, selection of programs, etc)”.

With regard to some of the development states mentioned above:

In South Korea extensive processes are undertaken before budgets are drafted by line-ministries and Medium-Term Expenditure Framework task forces. As was reported in 2013: “The annual budget and MTEF cycle begins in January with line ministries and the Budget Office adjusting the ceilings from those of the previous year as a starting point and setting important policy priorities.”

In Singapore as part of the budget reforms since 1989, “the Cabinet decides on the budget priorities and the total allocations to the various sectors and ministries”.

For Malaysia, the World Bank in 2013 commented that “[i]n addition to defining the targets for the outlined public sector development programs, the five-year plans define the size and budgetary allocation for each of the respective programs over the plan period, effectively integrating the policy prioritization process with the budget allocation process.”

With reference to South and Latin America the bridge between plan and budget is most thoroughly institutionalised in Brazil where the Constitution describes a trilogy of instruments namely a multi-year plan, budget directives and the annual budget and the relationship between them.

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The Department of Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation does not hold any investments. The current and non-current assets are mainly cash, prepayments, advances and debt. The Member should refer to the department’s audited 2016/17 annual financial statements as most of this information is contained therein.

Statistics South Africa current and non-current assets consist of unauthorised expenditure, cash and cash equivalents, prepayments, advances and receivables. The department does not hold any direct or indirect investments. The Member should refer to the department’s audited 2016/17 annual financial statements as most of this information is contained therein.

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Mr J T Radebe, MP

Minister in The Presidency

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The Statistics Council of South Africa was appointed in January 2017 for a period of three years, while the NYDA Board was appointed in May 2017 for a period of five years. Applications will open and close at an appropriate time.

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The Department of Planning Monitoring and Evaluation does not fund institutions of research and development.

However, Statistics South Africa (Stats SA), has from 2015 up to date collaborated with the University of Stellenbosch, University of the Witwatersrand, University of Cape Town, University of Kwazulu Natal, Population Association of Southern Africa (PASA), South African Statistical Association (SASA), and University of Pretoria.

The purpose of the collaboration has been capacity building in use of statistics, promote collaboration among academia to build research and analytical skills capacity, conduct basic and operational research in the fields of regional and urban spatial development analysis, planning, policy formulation, and management and building capacity within the public and private sectors in the same fields. A research centre has been created where each year we send no less than 12 senior officials to study and create an interface between statistics and planning, which is sorely needed. The total amount contributed is R12 million.

The National Youth Development Agency (NYDA) has in collaboration with the University of Johannesburg established the Youth Development Institute of South Africa (YDSA). The function of which is to conduct youth development research, develop youth development programs and projects, manage and disseminate youth development knowledge, as well as lobbying and advocacy.

From 2014/2015 financial year up to 2016/2017 financial year the NYDA contributed R5.3 million.

 

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Not applicable

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The NYDA Board was appointed by the President on 5 May 2017 for a period of three years. It consists of seven members, of which three are females.

Statistics South Africa does not have a Board. It has a Statistics Council which is provided for in the Statistics Act, No.6 of 1999.

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No.

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Security for the Minister and the Deputy Minister is provided by the South African Police (Protection and Security Service) as provided for in the Ministerial Handbook.

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No.

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No.

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No.

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Mr J T Radebe, MP

Minister in The Presidency

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The National Youth Development Agency issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) that was advertised on 16 January 2015 and closed on the 06 February 2015 for organisations to partner with the NYDA on all of its programmes. The concept came as a response to that request for proposals.

On the 13 February 2014 Zeila from Costilogix which is a South African company that offers entrepreneurship to the unemployed requested for a meeting with the office of the CEO. In this meeting the Directors of Costilogix, Bobby Mosidi and Frans Venter were going to meet with the office of the CEO, to see if they could partner with NYDA to support the youth. The office of the CEO referred the request to Senior Manager Rural Development to handle the request.

Costilogix has never presented their business model to the NYDA executives, and there is no partnership agreement between NYDA and Costilogix.

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Mr J T Radebe, MP

Minister in The Presidency

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Reply:

There are no vacancies in regard to the mentioned positions.

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Mr J T Radebe, MP

Minister in The Presidency

Date

Reply:

By virtue of its location in The Presidency, the Office of Women in The Presidency works collaboratively with all the other Offices in the Presidency on matters affecting our communities.

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Mr J T Radebe, MP

Minister in The Presidency

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See the link below for reply:

https://pmg.org.za/files/RNW799Table1-170421.docx

https://pmg.org.za/files/RNW799Table2-170421.docx

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Records of the NCACC as at 27/03/2017 show that the only entities registered under the Milkor Trade name are: Milkor (Pty) Ltd and Milkor Special Projects. For both these entities there are various permits that authorise them to manufacture and export their products and related services.

The entities currently registered under the NCAC Act, do not have Shareholders in terms of Mr Sehrat Bayoglu and Raci Yetis. However, the NCACC can confirm that a new application was lodged by Milkor to include these shareholders. This application is pending while due diligence is being conducted by organs of state with a vetting mandate as prescribed in the Act and its attendant Regulations.

In regard to confirmation of exports by Milkor, the confirmation being sought here is wide and somewhat tentative. However, it should be born in mind that transfers approved by the NCACC are effected strictly in accordance with sec 15 of the NCAC Act (Act 41 of 2002, as amended).

The Act also provides that if and when it is established that individuals belong to or are involved in nefarious activities in South Africa and/or elsewhere, the approval sought for their admission as new shareholders of Milkor shall not be granted by the NCACC under such circumstances.

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Mr J T Radebe, MP

Minister in The Presidency

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Not applicable.

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Not applicable.

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1. The National Task Team led by the Department of Women which includes most of the departments mentioned in (1) above as well as other key departments has been established following the Presidency directive. Further to this a National Task Team chaired by the Director General of the Department of Women was also established.

2. The National Task Team is working on a Policy Framework with the intention of tabling a draft around June 2017.

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Reply:

SEIAS is focusing on ex ante analysis on impact of proposed policies, legislations and regulations before they are approved or passed as Acts of Parliament. Through SEIAS, departments are able to proactively address areas that can create regulatory burden, potential risks that can result in unintended consequences or even high costs for implementation or litigation costs.

SEIAS Unit is not responsible for the Red Tape Reduction which is being addressed by Department of Small Business Development.

Impact on legislation is monitored through different instruments such as performance monitoring of outcomes and Annual Performance Plans, Service Delivery Improvement Plans (SDIPs), Operation Phakisa, Front Line Service Delivery and etc.

Reply:

An Audi Q7 was purchased for the Deputy Minister in the 2016/17 financial year at a cost of R971, 432.76.

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Hon. Jeff Radebe, MP

Minister in The Presidency

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Reply:

In 2013 the Cabinet resolved that the 2014-2019 (Medium Term Strategic Framework) MTSF should form the first five-year implementation phase of the National Development Plan (NDP) and mandated different organs of the state to begin aligning their plans to the NDP vision - 2030. The aim of the MTSF is to ensure policy coherence across government as well as the alignment between planning and budgeting processes. The MTSF outlines programmes and key interventions to growth, employment and investment, particularly in core productive sectors. The interventions under the MTSF complement other policies such as the New Growth Path and the National Industrial Policy Framework that already exist.

The current global and domestic economy remains weak. Economic growth essentially stagnated in 2016 and there might be a modest recovery in growth towards 2.0% by 2020. Unemployment rates are likely to remain high with lower growth. As part of the global economy, South Africa is not immune to the challenges facing other countries. A number of sectors earmarked for growth and employment are affected by these external factors. These include lower commodity prices and global steel oversupply. These developments necessitated government to evaluate all policies, strategies and programmes interventions with a commitment to stabilise some of the affected sectors. Global economic challenges have had major impact on the implementation of key government programmes and commitments during the period under review. Despite the weak economic environment, the commitments made by government under Outcome Four: Decent Employment through Inclusive Growth are being implemented and progress is being recorded in key sectors of the economy.

The Department of Planning Monitoring and Evaluation (DPME) provides quarterly updates to the Executive on the progress made by the government in realising the objectives set out in the 2014-2019 MTSF. In addition, DPME quarterly reports, identify challenges and determine how best to address them in the remaining years of the 2014-2019 MTSF. The department also provide guidance on the implementation of government’s programme of action and identify critical lessons for an effective implementation of the NDP, 2030. This includes the 9-point plan that was announced by the President during the 2015 State of the Nation Address to fast track the implementation of the MTSF.

Reply:

The name of the company is DNA Economics. It was appointed in December 2016. The budget allocation is R4 393 788, and the report is expected in February 2018. Once the report is approved by cabinet it becomes a public document that is published on the DPME website.

 

 

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The name of the company is DNA Economics. It was appointed in November 2016. The budget allocation is R2 298 240, and the report is expected in November 2017. Once the report is approved by cabinet it becomes a public document that is published on the DPME website.

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The intended outcomes of the initiatives include;

• Promoting investment in the mining cluster in the newly established One-Stop-Shop facility that links to the Invest South Africa process, developing a common message across key stakeholders and unlocking impediments to the entry of independent black capital.
• Increasing exploration through the provision of cutting edge geo-scientific information and special funding mechanisms.
• Increasing participation of emerging miners in the mining value chain by creating alternative funding mechanism and creating mechanisms for collaboration with Majors.
• The implementation of an industry wide decent work program with an initial focus on rights at work, the rejuvenation of Future Forums, policy alignment and social protection.
• The implementation of a cluster reskilling and upskilling programme that is collaborative, transparent and enables mobility across the cluster.
• The establishment of a multi-stakeholder crisis intervention task force (modelled on government intervention post the financial crisis) with the objective of saving marginal mines and jobs.

The Mining Phakisa Lab took five weeks, from 26 October 2015 to the 27 November 2015 in Limpopo (3 weeks at the Legends Resort) and at the Capital Hotel in Sandton (2 weeks).

Stakeholders from organised business, organised labour, civil society, some chapter 9 institutions, Congress of traditional Leaders and government departments attended the Mining Phakisa lab. The cost was R26 785 520.81 and the report will be made available after the Presidential Launch in December 2016.

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All members of the Ministerial Task Team on Higher Education were appointed by the President of the Republic to support the Minister of Higher Education and Training to normalise the situation at Higher Education institutions across the country. The Minister of Finance is one of the Ministers serving on this task team.

Reply:

In total the NYDA annual report refers to 8 senior management posts that were filled at beginning of the 2015 / 2016 financial year and 5 that were filled at the end of the financial year. The reduction is due to the organizational restructuring programme which saw the overall number of posts reduced.

The tables below indicate the number of senior management posts held before and after the restructuring and the basic salaries and additional benefits including the salary benefits received by the respective senior managers:

Posts prior to restructuring (1 April 2015 – 31 August 2015)

Post	Number of months received rem 2015 / 2016 FY	Short term benefits	Bonus	Expense allowance	Defined contribution plan	Severance benefit	Total
Chief Financial Officer	5	431 000	95 000	21 000	28 000	-	575 000
Chief Information Officer	5	454 000	177 000	3000	25 000	1 061 000	1 720 000
Executive Manager: Service Delivery Channel	5	392 000	234 000	66 000	29 000	1 033 000	1 754 000
Executive Manager: National Youth Service and Skills Development	5	331 000	243 000	18 000	78 000	-	670 000
Executive Manager: Corporate Services	5	338 000	-	37 000	79 000		454 000
Executive Manager: Research and Policy	7	661 000	95 000	2 000	31 000	1 108 000	1 897 000
Executive Manager: Communications	5	477 000	200 000	14 000	29 000	823 000	1 543 000
Executive Manager: Corporate Partnerships and International Relations	5	427 000	187 000	21 000	26 000	1 071 000	1 732 000
Total							10 345 000

Posts after the restructuring (1 September 2015 – 31 March 2016)

	Number of months received rem 2015 / 2016 FY	Short term benefits	Bonus	Expense allowance	Defined contribution plan	Severance benefit	Total
Chief Financial Officer	7	603 000		30 000	39 000	-	672 000
Executive Director: Operations	7	464 000		26 000	109 000	-	599 000
Executive Director: National Youth Service	7	607 000		2 000	4 000	-	649 000
Executive Director: Corporate Services	7	473 000		41 000	96 000	-	610 000
Executive Director: Corporate Strategy and Planning	7	483 000		3 000	91 000	-	577 000
Total							3 107 000

Reply:

(b) External forensic report.

(i) Department of Women.

(aa) Forensic investigation into various allegations of misconduct within the department.

(bb) Forensic investigation into various allegations of misconduct and irregularities relating to:

• the TIRISANO contract;
• performance contract of the Director-General; and
• procurement of Women’s Day goods and services.

(cc) 01 April 2016.

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The Department of Planning Monitoring and Evaluation did not have (a) internal or (b) external forensic investigations from the period 1 January 2009 to date. There were no cases that required forensic investigations and therefore there is no (aa) name (bb) subject matter and (cc) date of conclusion of forensic reports.

SekelaXabiso Consulting (Pty) Ltd was appointed by National Treasury on 12 September 2013 to do Forensic Investigation into the tender process and subsequent appointment of the successful bidder pertaining to tender number 12/09 for Statistics South Africa (Stats SA). The response in regard to NYDA is as follows:

Forensic Report - Nature	Internal / External	(aa) Name of the Investigation	(bb) Subject Matter	(cc) Date of Conclusion of the Forensic Report
During the 2011 financial year, an investigation was initiated by the Public Protector to probe whether the hosting of the World Festival of Youth and Students held in December 2010 had been within the NYDA’s mandate, whether the allocated funds had not been misappropriated and whether the relevant supply chain management prescripts had been followed.	External	World Festival of Youth and Students	Hosting of the World Festival of Youth and Students event had been within the NYDA’s mandate, whether the allocated funds had not been misappropriated and whether the relevant supply chain management prescripts had been followed.	To date, a final report had not been released by the Public Protector.
Account Payable Manager Fraud	Internal	Account Payable Fraud	Diverting funds to her accounts – fraud detection and funds recovery done.	30 September 2016 Case closed
Economic Development DJ project	Internal	DJ project	Supply of young DJ’s with DJ equipment, working capital and related branding	31 December 2013 Case closed
Qualification review	Internal	Qualification Audit	Review of qualification listed on employees CVs	31 December 2015 Case closed
Fraudulent activity in the Group Lending Programme at the East London Branch Office. The report named two specific group loans (Masiqandane and Khanya Group Loans).	Internal	Group Loan	Fraudulent loan	05 November 2013 Case closed

 

 

Reply:

The total financial cost to the State for all litigation involving the non-security upgrades at the President, Mr Jacob G Zuma’s, private homestead in Nkandla in KwaZulu-Natal is R3 915 625.03

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The Annual Retainer (AR) for the Deputy Chair of the National Planning Commission is R 96 900 and for other Commissioners R86 700. Daily Meeting Fee for the performance of work related to the National Planning Commission by Commissioners is broken down into four categories as follows:

Rates Description	Purpose	Amount R
Category A	Deputy Chair – for time taken to prepare for, and attend full plenary meetings	9 500
Category B	Commissioners - for time taken to prepare for, and attend full plenary meetings	8 500
Category C	Deputy Chair - for time taken to prepare for, and attend half-day meetings (Working Group/Task Team meetings)	4 750
Category D	Commissioners - for time taken to prepare for, and attend half-day meetings (Working Group/Task Team meetings)	4 250

The National Planning Commission usually meets once a month, however, additional meetings may be held depending on need. Commissioners also attend Task Team meetings whose output is refined in the Work Streams in preparation for discussion in the NPC Plenary. These are held depending on need as per each’s work programme of action.

The Conditions of Service of the Commissioners is primarily, to advise the President, Government and the rest of the country on all matters relating to the long-term development of the country.

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The Presidency Annual Report (2015-2016) with the Financial Statements, was tabled in Parliament on 29 September 2016. The financial statements that are prepared by the accounting officer, are prepared in accordance with Modified Cash Standards prescribed by National Treasury and the requirement of Public Finance Management Act (Act No. 1 of 1999). The financial statements allow the grouping of some transactions and therefore do not allow for identification of transactions that can be related to this question.

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The DPME does not have data in relation to the number of legal invoices owed to municipalities by national and provincial departments. The Department of Public Works is currently undertaking a project on debt owed by national and provincial departments.

Reply:

The Department of Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation has not spent any money on advertising on any television or radio station in the financial year 2015-16, and in the current financial year from 1 April 2016 to date. Statistics South Africa spent R1 991 927. 60 on SA Broadcasting Corporation television and radio.

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The Acting Head of Department of Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation has signed a performance agreement the Acting DG has not received a performance bonus.

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The CFO of the Department of Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation holds a BA (political Science) and BA Honours (International Relations) degrees from the University of Pretoria (UP); B. Com (Business Management and Economics) from University of South Africa (UNISA); Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE); Currently studying MPhil Development Policy and Practice at the University of Cape Town (UCT).

The Acting Director General holds: a Bachelor & Honours Degrees in Economics and Politics from the University of Cape Town (UCT); Masters in Development Economics from the University of East Anglia (UK); Various certificates, including an Executive Management certificate, as well as a certificate in Infrastructure Development from Harvard University’s J F Kennedy School of Government in the US.

The Statistician General holds: a Bachelor of Arts: Double Major in Statistics and Economics from the University of Lesotho; Post-graduate Diploma in Demography - United Nations Regional Institute for Population Studies (RIPS); University of Ghana. The University of Stellenbosch conferred on Pali Lehohla an Honorary Doctorate for his extensive contribution in global affairs. v

Chief Financial Officer holds a Baccalaureus Technologiae: Business Administration; Tshwane University of Technology; National Diploma in Cost and Management Accounting; Witwatersrand Technikon (University of Johannesburg).

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The tables below show the number of valid invoices not paid within the prescribed 30 days by both the national and provincial departments. The information is presented in terms of (i) invoices paid after 30 days (i.e. although paid, it was not paid within the prescribed 30 days period) and (ii) invoices older than 30 days not yet paid as at the indicated dates.

Table 1: National Departments:

Invoices paid after 30 days	Invoices older than 30 days not paid
June 2014	116	June 2014	58
June 2015	13803	June 2015	4544
June 2016	17668	June 2016	12870

Table 2: Provincial Departments

Invoices paid after 30 days	Invoices older than 30 days not paid
June 2014	0	June 2014	0
June 2015	30466	June 2015	32339
June 2016	29306	June 2016	39833

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No.

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The total amount spent by the Presidency on its participation in the Arms Procurement Commission in respect of the legal representation of the Presidency and former members executive is R1 364 328.00 

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The closing date for learner registration was on 30 March 2016, all learners completed and signed the DOBE Examination Registration Form. The forms have been submitted to the relevant Department of Basic Education examinations offices based in provinces. The Department is working on ensuring that all learners are captured. It will issue the Preliminary Schedules in August/September 2016 to confirm that all learners are registered and their subjects are captured correctly.

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The Department of Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation (DPME) spent R1 598 million from a budget of R3 670 million. Statistics South Africa spent 6. 870 million from a budget of 5. 281 million.

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The NYDA is running the following programs:

• Business Support Services – Voucher Programme
• Market Linkages
• Mentorship
• Grant Programme
• Entrepreneurship Development Programme
• Cooperative Governance Training
• Business Registration Service

R50, 3m is allocated for all the Economic Development Programmes.

The Department of Planning Monitoring and Evaluation (DPME) does not run dedicated development programmes but it does encourage SMMEs to register on its supplier database and endeavours to utilise these companies where possible when procuring goods and services.

Statistics South Africa does not run any development programme for small business.  However, it gathers data and collates such data into statistical information that would certainly be of use to small business.  A dedicated survey for the self-employed is periodically conducted to inform what takes place in the informal sector.

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No.

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The Ministers who were mandated by the Cabinet as reflected on the Cabinet Statement have not yet reported back to the Cabinet.