Questions and Replies
22 November 2018 - NW2245
Davids, Ms S to ask the Minister of Energy
1) Whether the sale of South Africa’s strategic fuel reserves were discussed at the training programmes hosted by a certain company (name furnished) in Rotterdam and London from 19 March 2017 to 1 April 2017; if so, what are the full details of the discussions; (2) Whether he will furnish Mr G R Davis with a copy of the memorandum of understanding allegedly signed by the former Chief Executive Officer of the Central Energy Fund, Mr Gerrit Bezuidenhout, while attending the training programmes; (3) What are the details of the memorandum of understanding allegedly entered into by the specified person in terms of the (a) length of the agreement, (b) terms and conditions of the agreement, (c) amounts involved, (d) parties involved and (e) goods that form part of the agreement; (4) Whether the removal of international economic sanctions against the Islamic Republic of Iran formed part of the agreement?
Reply:
1. Our records reflect that in 2017 there was a request for officials to undertake a training programme offered by VITOL, however this was never approved, and as such no departmental official travelled to London or Rotterdam during the period in question to attend the said training.
2. Not applicable, as no training offered by Vitol was attended.
3. Not applicable
4. Not applicable
21 November 2018 - NW3158
Mente-Nkuna, Ms NV to ask the Minister in the Presidency
a) What is the purpose of the Management Performance Assessment Tool (MPAT) in the annual evaluation cycle, (b) has the MPAT achieved its objective since it was established in 2011 and (c) what is the total cost of the MPAT in each year since 2011?
Reply:
a) The purpose of the Management Performance Assessment Tool (MPAT) is to improve management practices within the National and Provincial Departments through the monitoring of defined standards and raising of awareness amongst departmental management. To facilitate the learning and improvement MPAT also identified and captured good practices in 42 case studies and had various events to disseminate the learnings. Some department have made MPAT scores part of their Annual Performance Plans and individual Performance Agreements however MPAT is not part of an annual evaluation cycle.
b) The theory of change of MPAT identified that the compliance to policy requirements would result in the improvement of management practices. The baseline data for the number of departments that achieving at least 3 in 50% of the standards assessed by MPAT was 38% in 2013 and this improved to 75% in 2017. An independent implementation evaluation of MPAT in 2015 indicated that “Evidence shows that 97.8% of accounting officers surveyed consider MPAT results to be useful to some extent. Departments tend to utilise these results for raising awareness of management practice strengths and weaknesses, accountability as well as for undertaking improvements and corrections”.
c) The following is a breakdown of the MPAT system development and maintenance cost included in the unit’s cost above:
Year |
Cost |
2012 |
561 742,13 |
2013 |
633 305,13 |
2014 |
790 075,57 |
2015 |
470 142,25 |
2016 |
325 136,77 |
Grand Total |
2 780 401,85 |
Approved |
Not Approved |
Approved as amended |
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Comment: |
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Dr NC Dlamini-Zuma Minister in the Presidency: Planning Monitoring and Evaluation |
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21 November 2018 - NW3064
Van der Westhuizen, Mr AP to ask the Minister of Higher Education and Training
(1) What are the plans of her department regarding the future of the curricula currently on offer at public technical and vocational education and training colleges? (2) whether the National Certificate Vocational levels 2 to 4 will be offered in the future; if not, why not; if so, (a) will all curricula be reviewed, (b) by what date will the reviewed curricula be introduced and (c) will the choice of curricula be widened or narrowed down; (3) are there any plans to review the (a) curricula and/or (b) minimum periods of study of the National Accredited Technical Education Diploma levels 1 to 6; if so, what are the details and proposed roll-out dates for such changes; (4) will new curricula that cater for the changes in the skills needs which are required by the jobs market, for example for the repair of mobile phones, computer-based graphic design, fibre cabling and logistics, be developed and offered at public technical and vocational education and training colleges; if so, by what date will the renewal programme be rolled out?
Reply:
(1) The Department is in the process of:
- Rationalising some of the Report 191 curricula, especially where there is poor uptake and where such subjects are no longer relevant. This involves 171 engineering-related subjects and 214 business studies-related subjects;
- Updating subjects, through the review process, where there are consistently high enrolments and where the skills sets are still relevant. Thirty-four subjects from N 1 to N6 are being revised in the current year with additional curricula targeted for 2019;
- Improving and updating several National Certificate (Vocational) [NC(V)] curricula.
The current revisions are in the Information Technology and Computer Science and Safety in Society specialisations; and
- Scaling up the offering of occupational programmes through the establishment of the Centres of Specialisation in colleges.
(2) The NC(V) programmes will continue to be offered for at least the next five years.
(a) Several NC(V) subject curricula have been reviewed and based on feedback received from colleges, and other stakeholders, these NC(V) programmes will continue.
(b) The system of review and implementation generally falls within a two-year period. It takes about six months to undertake the review and finalise the revised curriculum. The development of learning materials is undertaken over approximately eight months.
Lecturer development for 'gap training' is taken between November and December of the year preceding the year of implementation. Where all three levels of the subjects are affected, each successive level is introduced in consecutive years. Finally, the national examinations system has to have a final curriculum at least 18 months before the curriculum is examined. The Department adheres to this requirement in managing the implementation of the revisions.
(c) There is a need to rationalise some of the specialisations and subjects in the NC(V) programme to avoid overlap and duplication with other parts of the education system, such as Basic Education offerings. There are also poor enrolments in about five vocational programmes that have been identified for rationalisation.
(3) (a) Identified subjects in the Report 191 programmes are being reviewed.
21 November 2018 - NW3063
Van der Westhuizen, Mr AP to ask the Mr AP van der Westhuizen (DA) to ask the Minister of Higher Education and Training
(1) Whether the Institute for the National Development of Learnerships, Employment Skills and Labour Assessments (lndlela) is already assessing candidates for the welder qualification against the standards and contents as recently set by the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations; if not, (a) why not and (b) will lndlela be moving towards the more modern industry standards in due course; if so, (i) how do the contents and standards in the new qualification differ from the standards set for the old qualification and (ii) what number of learners have been successful in their trade test against the reviewed standard up to the latest date for which information is available; (2) whether lndlela possesses all equipment required to assess students against the revised qualification; if not, (a) what would the estimated costs be to purchase the necessary equipment and (b) by what date would lndlela be ready to assess students for the welding qualification; (3) (a) which body would be undertaking an advocacy campaign in order to inform potential employers about the contents and benefits of the new qualification and (b) what amount is envisaged to be spent on the advocacy campaign? NW3427E
Reply:
(1 )(a) The Department through the Dual System Pilot Project is still developing the National Occupations Curriculum Content (NOCC) for the 13 priority occupational trades including welding. In the interim, INDLELA and the other trade test centres are still using the legacy trades to train and test artisans.
(b) INDLELA has no other option but to modernise its equipment, which is largely ideal only for the transitional legacy trades. To achieve the transformation, a Recapitalisation Plan for INDLELA was developed in 2016 to cater for the improvement of security and upgrading of the INDLELA facility as a whole, which includes the modernisation of workshop machinery. Sector Education and Training Authorities (SET As) have contributed R26 million towards the upgrading of INDLELA.
(i) The primary difference between the content of legacy trade programme (including welding) and the new occupational trade programmes is in the trade curriculum content, which for the occupational trades emphasises more workplace learning. This is a departure from the legacy trades, which do not emphasise rigorous workplace learning, especially where a workplace contract is absent. Furthermore, the mode of delivery of training for legacy trades uses one of the two approaches, i.e. dual or linear depending on the availability of a workplace contract. Where a workplace contract is available, the training will be of a dual nature. Where a workplace contract is not available, the training will be linear, resulting in the learner initially acquiring theory and practical learning, and later workplace learning when a workplace contract is available.
(ii) No learners have been tested against the reviewed qualifications to date.
(2) INDLELA has sufficient equipment to test only for the transitional legacy trades.
(a) To meet the new assessment standards for welding once the NOCC has been completed, INDLELA will need approximately R20 million to upgrade its existing welding workshops.
(b) The current funding made available by SETAs will allow INDLELA to deliver the trade testing by 2020. It should be noted that INDLELA does not receive voted funds to undertake major capital projects.
3)(a) INDLELA through its Artisan Development and National Artisan Moderation Body Directorates started the advocacy campaign in 2016 when the draft National Artisan Development Strategy was conceptualised. All provinces were visited to conduct workshops on the content of the draft strategy and dual system approach in relation to the new occupational trades. This exercise culminated in the hosting of the Artisan Development Conference on 6 - 7 December 2016. Furthermore, INDLELA established consultative forums, which include Provincial Artisan Development Steering Committees, Technical and Vocational Education and Training colleges, SETAs, organised business and labour, and other government departments with the aim to keep every artisan training stakeholder on board regarding artisan development matters, including the devolution of the new trade occupations.
(b) The national advocacy campaign costs INDLELA approximately R5 million per annum.
21 November 2018 - NW2829
Van der Westhuizen, Mr AP to ask the Minister of Higher Education and Training
(a) How the National Qualification Forum (NQF) is constituted, (b) who is the chairperson of the forum and (c) what (i) is the role of the forum, (ii) are the topics that the forum has dealt with since its inception, (iii) advice or recommendations have emanated from the forum since its inception and (iv) are the reasons the NQF has not met since 1 January 2012?
Reply:
(a} The National Qualification Forum (NQF} is formally constituted through the NQF Implementation Plan 2011-2015 and the System of Collaboration which guides the mutual relations of the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA} and Quality Councils (QCs} as per the National Qualifications Framework Act, sections 13(1 }(f}(i} and 33. Members of the NQF Forum are the Chairpersons and Chief Executive Officers (CEOs} of the Councils/Boards of SAQA and QCs, the Minister of Higher Education and Training, Director-General of Higher Education and Training, and the Chairperson and secretariat of the Inter-Departmental NQF Steering Committee.
(b} The Chairperson of the NQF Forum is the Director-General of Higher Education and Training with SAQA performing the secretariat function.
(c}(i} The role of the NQF Forum is to provide opportunities for the Minister at a strategic level to raise concerns, plans and requests for research and information with SAQA and the QCs. The NQF Forum also provides an opportunity for the Minister to hear the views of the Chairpersons and CE Os of SAQA and the QCs, as well as their challenges and priorities.
(ii}- (iii) Since its inception, the NQF Forum has dealt with and provided recommendations, among others, on the following topics:
- Inter-Departmental NQF Steering Committee: It recommended that an InterDepartmental NQF Steering Committee be established to deal with all matters related to the NQF development and implementation, concerns and questions about the NQF, as well as matters referred to it.
- NQF Forum and related matters: It recommended that the NQF Forum be the vehicle through which complex issues are discussed collaboratively, promote common understanding and ensure the efficient development and implementation of the NQF.
- Determine policy on NQF matters: It recommended that the Minister should publish policies to "drive" the implementation of the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL} and ensure that articulation happened across the NQF system.
- Publish guidelines: It recommended that guidelines which set out government's strategy and priorities for the NQF be published providing a strategic remit including those for SAQA and the QCs.
- NQF Implementation Framework: It recommended the development of the NQF Implementation Framework.
- Determine a dispute resolution process: It recommended that a regulation be published by the Minister to ensure there is a mechanism in place to resolve disputes between the QCs and SAQA.
- Legislation and related matters: It recommended the setting up of the QCTO needed to be fast-tracked and receive funding from the fiscus.
- Private colleges and quality assurance: It recommended the consideration of the registration of skills development providers with the Department of Higher Education and Training.
- Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Accumulation and Transfer (CAT): It recommended that dedicated task groups research CAT and RPL be set up, and the research consider credit transfer within the sub-frameworks.
- Level descriptors: It recommended that the existing level descriptors be submitted for public comment by SAQA by the end of July 201 O and this was subsequently published in 2012.
- Role of Umalusi: It recommended:
o Umalusi's funding model needs to be changed from a reliance on certification fees to quality assurance levies taken from Provincial education budgets.
o Memorandum of Understanding or Service Level Agreement between Umalusi, Departments of Basic Education, and Higher Education and Training was required;
o Umalusi should not be restricted to Level 4, and the delegated responsibility from the Council on Higher Education be considered.
- Policy strategies for coherence and integration: It recommended that the variety of policy strategies required for integration be referred to the NQF Steering Committee for its consideration and recommendations, and issues of nomenclature and terminology be addressed.
- Standard setting models of the three sub-frameworks: It recommended that SAQA should publish policy and criteria for the registration of qualifications and part qualifications.
Research across the NQF: It recommended that research must underpin policy developments and the further development and implementation of the NQF.
- Transfer of the Education and Training Quality Assurance functions from Sector Education and Training Authorities to the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations: It recommended that short-term delegations be implemented to maintain the status quo during the transitional period.
{iv) The NQF Forum took a decision that meetings would only be convened if there were NQF matters that required their attention. The NQF Forum convened on 14 June 2018 and 26 September 2018.
21 November 2018 - NW3049
Carter, Ms D to ask the Minister of Health
In view of the perceived escalating countrywide shortage of drugs and medicines in our public healthcare system, what is (a) the root cause and (b) being done to rectify the situation?
Reply:
a) The anti-retrovirals that were affected were the combination products of Abacavir / Lamivudine and Zidovudine / Lamivudine. The active ingredients for most medicines are produced mainly in India and China. The challenges experienced were caused by the new legislation in China relating to industrial pollution which resulted in the closure of manufacturing sites for the production of Lamivudine and Abacavir.
The injectable contraceptive, norethisterone enanthate, is currently not available. The supplier is the only supplier of this drug in South Africa and supply challenges were experienced because of the quality of the pharmaceutical ingredient.
The demand from provinces on Oxytocin exceeded the supply. As a result, the contracted supplier did not have sufficient capacity to meet the increased demand.
b) The National Department of Health assisted the contracted supplier of Zidovudine / Lamivudine to obtain special authorisation from the regulator (South African Regulatory Authority – SAHPRA) to bring stock into the country in terms of Section 21 of the Medicines Act. The stock arrived in tranches over a period of three months and supply is ongoing.
With regards to Abacavir / Lamivudine, stock has arrived and is being released in tranches as well.
With regards to injectable contraceptives, although norethisterone enanthate is not yet available, another injectable contraceptive, medroxyprogesterone acetate is available and health care workers have been advised accordingly. Furthermore, the National Department of Health assisted the contracted supplier of norethisterone enanthate to obtain special authorisation from the regulator (SAHPRA) to bring stock into the country in terms of Section 21 of the Medicines Act.
The National Department of Health sourced stock from the alternative supplier of Oxytocin in the private sector.
Furthermore, the National Department of Health assisted the contracted supplier of Oxytocin to obtain special authorisation from SAHPRA, to bring in sufficient stock, based on the demand until January 2019. This gives the contracted supplier sufficient time to build the capacity to bring in stock in December 2018.
END.
21 November 2018 - NW3460
Kopane, Ms SP to ask the Minister of Sport and Recreation
(a) On what date did her department last conduct an audit of artwork owned by Government which is under her department’s curatorship and (b) what are the details of each artwork under the curatorship of her department according to the Generally Recognised Accounting Practice 103; (2) whether any artworks under her 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?
Reply:
1. The department conduct asset verifications bi-annually in line with the Sport and Recreation South Africa Asset Management Policy. Asset verification includes audit of artwork owned by the department which is part of SRSA Asset Register.
2. No artwork under Minister department’s curatorship have gone missing in each of the past five financial years since 1 April 2018.
MS. T. XASA, MP
MINISTER OF SPORT AND RECREATION DATE:
21 November 2018 - NW3065
Van der Westhuizen, Mr AP to ask the Minister of Higher Education and Training
(1) (a) What qualifications will be offered by public technical and vocational education and training colleges on Level 6 of the National Qualifications Framework as was mentioned in the Minister of Basic Education's speech during her response to the State of the Nation Address 2018 and (b) how will the specified qualifications be named; (2) (a) on what date will the qualifications be introduced and (b) what would be the requirements of staff members' qualifications in order to offer these qualifications; (3) (a) what facilities will be needed to offer these qualifications and (b) how would this be financed?
Reply:
(1 )(a) The White Paper on Post-School Education and Training makes provision for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET} colleges to offer both higher education and occupational qualifications at NQF level 6 on the Higher Education Qualifications SubFramework (HEQSF). Several colleges already offer Higher Certificates at NQF level 5, and some colleges will progress into the Advanced Certificates at NQF level 6. Three colleges offer a combination of NQF levels 6 and 7, i.e. diploma and degree qualifications, in partnership with higher education institutions, as provided for in section 43(3) and 43( 4) of the Continuing Education and Training Act, 2006 (Act No. 16 of 2006). The scale of the provision at NQF levels 5 and 6 is however still small but will be scaled up from 2020 when the funding flow for such students becomes embedded in the integrated funding plans of the Department.
Regarding occupational qualifications, colleges are not in a position to offer NQF level 6 qualifications as yet, and this will only be offered based on demand and for which funding has been secured for delivery, through the Sector Education and Training Authority (SETA) system. In 2018, eight TVET colleges were offering NQF level 5 occupational qualifications. Most occupational qualifications delivered by TVET colleges are at NQF levels 3 and 4. Major planning and funding injections will be required before firm decisions can be taken to scale up the provision of occupational qualifications at NQF level 6.
(b) The naming of occupational qualifications to better align with the HEQSF nomenclature is under consideration but has not yet been finalised.
(2)(a) A reasonable time for the introduction of NQF level 6 qualifications into the TVET system would be January 2021, given the several elements that are integral to their implementation success, i.e. existence of curricula and learning programmes, learning materials, lecturer readiness, and a clear and co-ordinated system of funding for students enrolled in the occupational and higher education programmes at NQF level 6.
(b) For the higher education qualifications at NQF level 6, lecturers will have to be in possession of an honours degree as the minimum academic qualification to teach at this level.
In relation to occupational qualifications, the qualification itself sets out the requirements for delivering the practical instructional component. Currently, pilot programmes are underway to understand the requirement of lecturers.
(3)(a) For the higher education qualifications at NQF level 6, the major requirement apart from physical space and basic teaching tools will be the need for teaching technologies to support innovative teaching methods. For occupational qualifications, the provision of specialised and modern plant equipment, simulators and practicum rooms will be critical.
(b) In planning for the delivery of the occupational qualifications, funding from the various sources, i.e. the fiscus, SETAs, National Skills Fund and private sector, will have to be factored into a coherent plan of delivery before implementation. For the scaling up of the higher education qualifications that will be offered in TVET colleges in partnership with higher education institutions, the Department intends to provide earmarked grants to the colleges to enrol against set targets.
20 November 2018 - NW2979
Kohler, Ms D to ask the Minister of Police
Whether buccal sample swabs are conducted on each new SA Police Service officer in line with the Criminal Law (Forensic Procedures) Amendment Act, Act 37 of 2013?
Reply:
Forensic Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA) profiles, derived from buccal samples, have been taken from 43 604 South African Police Service (SAPS) members to date and loaded onto the National Forensic DNA Database.
On 11 October 2018, a directive was sent to all Commanders, by the Deputy National Commissioner: Crime Detection, to ensure that buccal samples are taken from SAPS members, appointed, since 27 January 2015.
Reply to question 2979 recommended
GENERAL NATIONAL COMMISSIONER: SOUTH AFRICAN POLICE SERVICE
KJ SITOLE (SOEG)
DATE: 2018/11/15
Reply to question 2979 approved
MINISTER OF POLICE
BH CELE, MP
DATE: 2018/11/17
20 November 2018 - NW3149
Xalisa, Mr Z R to ask the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs
(a) In what number of instances did his department spend funds on disaster management in the 2017-18 financial year and (b) in each instance where assistance was given for disaster management, (i) what are the details of each disaster in question, (ii) what number of people were affected, (iii) where did the disaster take place and (iv) what total amount was spent?
Reply:
REPLY
a) The funds spent with regard to disaster management are for normal operations and the responsibilities for the 2017/2018 financial year within my department.
b) For the 2017/2018 financial year, my department facilitated the approval of and the transfer of disaster funding to the affected organs of state that were unable to cope with the effects of the disaster, by only using their own resources in line with the provisions of the Disaster Management Act (2002). The DCOG through the National Disaster Management Centre (NDMC) transferred a total amount of R449 786 000 (R449.8 million) from the Disaster Grants, for the implementation of various intervention measures by the affected organs of state. Of the total amount transferred to various organs of state, R26 147 000 (R26.1 million) was made to the Merafong City Local Municipality in Gauteng Province to address the sinkhole conditions. An amount of R341 300 000 (R341.3 million), was further transferred to address the drought conditions in the Eastern Cape, Northern Cape and the Western Cape Provinces.
A breakdown of the transferred funds for the 2017/18 financial year from the Disaster Grants is as follows:
MUNICIPAL DISASTER RELIEF GRANT |
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Name of the municipality |
Amount allocated |
Amount transferred |
Reported Expenditure and Remarks |
TRANSFER DATE |
28 March 2018 |
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TYPE OF DISASTER |
DROUGHT |
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PURPOSE OF ALLOCATION |
Water infrastructure projects within the affected municipalities |
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EASTERN CAPE |
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R'000 |
R'000 |
R'000 |
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Dr Beyers Naude Local Municipality (LM) |
468 |
468 |
467 |
Koukamma Local Municipality |
770 |
770 |
770 |
Kouga LM |
1 090 |
1090 |
1090 |
Sundays River LM |
2 090 |
2 090 |
0*
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Makana LM |
810 |
810 |
743 |
Blue Crane Route LM |
180 |
180 |
180 |
Ndlambe LM |
950 |
950 |
31 |
Amathole District Municipality - Mbashe Local M |
1 380 |
1 380 |
469 |
Nelson Mandela Bay Metro |
97 000 |
97 000 |
1628 |
Total EC |
104 738 |
104 738 |
5 378 |
NORTHERN CAPE |
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Kareeberg Local Municipality |
4 626 |
4 626 |
1 441 |
Richtersveld Local Municipality |
15 196 |
15 196 |
14 439 |
Namakhoi Local Municipality |
4 542 |
4 542 |
411 |
Hantam Local Municipality |
8 500 |
8 500 |
8 500 |
Kamiesberg Local Municipality |
3 968 |
3 968 |
3 362 |
Total NC |
36 833 |
36 833 |
28 153 |
WESTERN CAPE |
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Cederberg Local Municipality |
7 962 |
7 962 |
4 983 |
Matzikama Local Municipality |
7 627 |
7 627 |
897 |
Drakenstein Local Municipality |
26 845 |
26 845 |
7 932 |
City of Cape Town |
122 507 |
122 507 |
85 368 |
Total WC |
164 936 |
164 936 |
99 180 |
PROVINCIAL DISASTER RELIEF GRANT |
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NAME OF PROVINCE AND DEPARTMENT |
AMOUNT ALLOCATED |
Amount transferred |
Reported Expenditure |
TRANSFER DATE |
28 March 2018 |
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TYPE OF DISASTER |
DROUGHT |
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NORTHERN CAPE |
PROVISION AND TRANSPORTATION OF LIVESTOCK |
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R'000 |
R'000 |
R'000 |
|
Provincial Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development |
42 339 |
42 339 |
42 339 |
Total NC |
42 339 |
42 339 |
42 339 |
MUNICIPAL DISASTER RECOVERY GRANT |
|||
NAME OF PROVINCE AND MUNICIPALITY |
Amount Allocated |
Amount transferred |
Reported Expenditure |
RECEIVING PROVINCIAL DISASTER RELIEF GRANT |
|||
TRANSFER DATE |
07 March 2018 |
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TYPE OF DISASTER |
SINKHOLE FORMATIONS |
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PURPOSE OF ALLOCATION |
RECONSTRUCTION AND REHABILITATION WORK |
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GAUTENG PROVINCE |
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R'000 |
R'000 |
R'000 |
|
Merafong City Local Municipality |
26 147 |
26 147 |
2 230 |
Total |
26 147 |
26 147 |
2 230 |
PROVINCIAL DISASTER RELIEF GRANT |
|||
NAME OF DEPARTMENT |
AMOUNT ALLOCATED |
Amount transferred |
Reported Expenditure |
RECEIVING PROVINCIAL DISASTER RELIEF GRANT |
|||
TRANSFER DATE |
31 August 2017 |
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TYPE OF DISASTER |
DROUGHT |
||
PURPOSE OF ALLOCATION |
Provision and transportation of livestock feed |
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WESTERN CAPE PROVINCE |
|||
R'000 |
R'000 |
R'000 |
|
Provincial Department of Agriculture |
40 000 |
40 000 |
40 000 |
Total |
40 000 |
40 000 |
40 000 |
MUNICIPAL DISASTER RELIEF GRANT |
|||
NAME OF MUNICIPALITY |
Amount Allocated |
Amount transferred |
Reported Expenditure |
TRANSFER DATE |
21 August 2017 |
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TYPE OF DISASTER |
DROUGHT |
||
PURPOSE OF ALLOCATION |
Water infrastructure projects within the affected municipalities |
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WESTERN CAPE PROVINCE |
|||
R'000 |
R'000 |
R'000 |
|
Bitou Local Municipality |
10 920 |
10 920 |
10 920 |
Theewaterskloof Local Municipality |
3 134 |
3 134 |
2 864 |
City of Cape Town |
20 812 |
20 812 |
20 812 |
Total |
34 866 |
34 866 |
34 596 |
20 November 2018 - NW3017
Van Dalen, Mr P to ask the Minister of Police
What number of (a) murders were reported at the Germiston Police Station in the (i) 2015-16, (ii) 2016-17 and (iii) 2017-18 financial years and (b) of the specified murders resulted in a successful conviction; (2) what number of (a) women and (b) children were murder victims?
Reply:
NW3331E
(1)(a)(i)(ii)(iii) The number of murders, which were reported at the Germiston Police Station, is as follows:
2015/2016 |
2016/2017 |
2017/2018 |
48 |
45 |
55 |
(1)(b) The number of murders, which resulted in successful convictions, is as
2015/2016 |
2016/2017 |
2017/2 18 |
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CAS Number |
Conviction |
CAS Number |
Conviction |
CAS Number |
Conviction |
648/05/2015 |
15 years imprisonmen t |
650/05/2016 |
3 years imprisonmen t |
None |
Not applicable |
571/06/2015 |
3 years imprisonmen t |
160/08/2016 |
Life imprisonmen t |
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454/01/2016 |
15 years imprisonmen t |
753/12/2016 |
15 years imprisonmen t |
(2)(a)(b) The number of women and children, who were murder victims, is as follows:
2015/2016 |
2016/2017 |
2017/2018 |
|||
Women |
Children |
Women |
Children |
Women |
Children |
8 |
4 |
5 |
4 |
5 |
0 |
Reply to question 3017 recommended
KJ (SOEG)
Date: ytI18 *»* › ›
Reply to question 3017 approved/n
MINISTER OF POLICE BH CELE, MP
Date: [[
GENERAL AFRICAN POLICE SERVICE
20 November 2018 - NW3014
Dreyer, Ms AM to ask the Minister of Police
What number of (a) murders were reported at the Elsburg Police Station in the (i) 2015-16, (ii) 2016-17 and (iii) 2017-18 financial years and (b) the specified murders resulted in a successful conviction; (2) what number of(a) women and (b) children were murder victims?
Reply:
(1)(a)(i)(ii)(iii) The number of murders, which were reported at the Elsburg Police Station, is as follows:
2015/2016 |
2016/2017 |
2017/2018 |
8 |
18 |
12 |
(1)(b) The number of murders, which resulted in successful convictions, is as follows:
2015/2016 |
2016/2017 |
2017/2018 |
|||
CAS Number |
Conviction |
CAS Number |
Conviction |
CAS Number |
Conviction |
281/09/2015 |
Three Years Imprisonment |
None |
Not applicable |
None |
Not applicable |
215/12/2015 |
Life Imprisonment |
(2)(a)(b) The number of women and children, who were murder victims, is as follows:
2015/2016 |
2016/2017 |
2017/2018 |
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Women |
Children |
Women |
Children |
Women |
Children |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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Reply to question 3014 recommended d
GENERAL
AFRICAN POLICE SERVICE
Reply to question 3014 approved/
OF POLICE BH CELE, MP
20 November 2018 - NW2939
Groenewald, Dr PJ to ask the Minister of Police
With reference to his answer to question 2719 on 2 October 2018, (a) what kind of explosive substances did the SA Police Service find on the Russian ship and (b) what amount of each kind of explosive substance was found on board of the specified ship?
Reply:
The information cannot be provided, as the security of the countries and the vessel will be compromised, if a public statement is made to this effect.
Reply to question 2939 recommended/
GENERAL AFRICAN POLICE SERVICE
Date: f018 -)T- 15
Reply to question 2939 approved/n
MINIS OF POLICE BH CELE, gP
20 November 2018 - NW2743
Khawula, Ms MS to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation
(a) How many kilometres (i) of (aa) water and (bb) sanitation pipes are there in each province and (ii) of the specified pipes would be needed for each household to have running water and (b) how much would this cost in each case?
Reply:
(a)(i) Refer to the table below for the kilometers of (aa) water and (bb) sanitation pipes are in each province.
Province |
Water pipeline(km) |
Sanitation pipeline(km) |
Eastern Cape |
26 092 |
15 980 |
Free State |
15 195 |
12 240 |
Gauteng |
66 306 |
73 770 |
KwaZulu-Natal |
39 306 |
25 450 |
Limpopo |
28 293 |
6 840 |
Mpumalanga |
18 112 |
10 460 |
North West |
17 620 |
11 420 |
Northern Cape |
10 368 |
4 440 |
Western Cape |
29 224 |
32 480 |
Grand Total |
250 517 |
193 080 |
(a)(ii) Refer to the table for the kilometers of (aa) water and (bb) sanitation pipes that are needed to give all households access to house connections with waterborne sanitation.
Province |
Water pipeline(km) |
Sanitation pipeline(km) |
Eastern Cape |
21 810 |
21 432 |
Free State |
3 337 |
6 082 |
Gauteng |
6 100 |
12 734 |
KwaZulu-Natal |
19 583 |
31 504 |
Limpopo |
13 684 |
24 726 |
Mpumalanga |
8 113 |
13 599 |
North West |
6 416 |
14 287 |
Northern Cape |
2 272 |
2 327 |
Western Cape |
2 707 |
3 834 |
Grand Total |
84 021 |
130 526 |
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(b) Refer to the table below on how much would it cost to provide full house connections to all households (includes additional pipes, treatment works, reservoirs and water resources).
Province |
Cost of full water house connection to All R’000,000 |
Cost of full waterborne sanitation to All R’000,000 |
Eastern Cape |
R 80 921 |
R38 575 |
Free State |
R 9 075 |
R10 863 |
Gauteng |
R 15 640 |
R22 845 |
KwaZulu-Natal |
R 58 299 |
R55 941 |
Limpopo |
R 52 065 |
R44 416 |
Mpumalanga |
R 31 382 |
R24 223 |
North West |
R 19 999 |
R23 243 |
Northern Cape |
R 7 974 |
R4 111 |
Western Cape |
R 7 667 |
R6 834 |
Grand Total |
R283 020 |
R231 051 |
Additional costs to repair and renew existing house connections to achieve sustainable water and sanitation services for all households.
Province |
Cost to repair and renew aged water house connections R’000,000 |
Cost to repair and renew aged waterborne sanitation R’000,000 |
Eastern Cape |
R20 874 |
R8 931 |
Free State |
R10 825 |
R6 804 |
Gauteng |
R48 930 |
R41 135 |
KwaZulu-Natal |
R19 916 |
R14 090 |
Limpopo |
R27 587 |
R3 818 |
Mpumalanga |
R19 213 |
R5 804 |
North West |
R12 927 |
R5 939 |
Northern Cape |
R8 744 |
R2 449 |
Western Cape |
R14 983 |
R18 029 |
Grand Total |
R184 000 |
R107 000 |
20 November 2018 - NW3345
Madisha, Mr WM to ask the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries
What (a) is the quantum of irregular, unlawful and wasteful expenditure incurred by (i) his department and (ii) entities reporting to him in the past three financial years and (b) percentage of the total budget of (i) his department and (ii) entities reporting to him does it constitute?
Reply:
DAFF
(a)(i) 2015/16: R 829 000
2016/17: R2 806 000
2017/18: R5 479 000
(b)(i) 2015/16: Total budget: R6 408 750 - percentage: 0.01%
2016/17: Total budget: R6 514 965 - percentage: 0.04%
2017/18: Total budget: R6 847 034 - percentage: 0.08%
NAMC
No Irregular expenditure, unlawful and wasteful expenditure were incurred by NAMC for the past three years.
MLRF
Financial year |
Fruitless and Wasteful |
Irregular |
Budget |
% Fruitless & Wasteful |
% Irregular |
R'000 |
R'000 |
R'000 |
R'000 |
R'000 |
|
2015/16 |
225 |
12 772 |
537 276 |
0.04% |
2.38% |
2015/17 |
1 274 |
103 400 |
511 280 |
0.25% |
20.22% |
2015/18 |
2 336 |
172 281 |
558 841 |
0.42% |
30.83% |
PPECB
Wasteful expenditure |
FY 2018 |
FY 2017 |
FY 2016 |
Changes in travel arrangements (cancellations, rescheduling) |
9,112 |
4,278 |
16,000 |
Charges for late payments to suppliers |
55 |
3,341 |
77 |
Inaccurate supplier and employee payments |
64,134 |
- |
- |
Unapproved expenditure |
- |
2,864 |
|
|
73,301 |
7,619 |
18,941 |
% of expenditure budget |
0.021% |
0.002% |
0.006% |
Irregular expenditure |
FY 2018 |
FY 2017 |
FY 2016 |
Deviation from 3-quote process, prior CEO approval not obtained |
32,250 |
10,226 |
37,206 |
Procurement of items on expired contract, prior CEO approval not obtained |
- |
73,457 |
- |
Deviation on minimum threshold for local content |
512,402 |
- |
- |
|
544,652 |
83,683 |
37,206 |
% of expenditure budget |
0.156% |
0.026% |
0.013% |
OBP
Irregular expenditure as per the audited annual financial statement |
2015/16 |
2016/17 |
2017/18 |
R190,636 |
None |
None |
|
Percentage of the total budget constituted |
2015/16 |
2016/17 |
2017/18 |
0.16% |
0% |
0% |
ARC
2015/16 R’000 |
2016/17 R’000 |
2017/18 R’000 |
Total R’000 |
||
Fruitless & Wasteful Expenditure |
265 |
129 |
199 |
593 |
|
Irregular Expenditure |
205,177 |
199,263 |
106,294 |
510,734 |
|
a |
205,443 |
199,392 |
106,493 |
511,327 |
|
Total Operational Budget |
1,091,069 |
1,103,000 |
1,368,991 |
3,563,060 |
|
Total Capital Budget |
82,610 |
86,988 |
91,338 |
260,936 |
|
Total Budget |
1,173,679 |
1,189,988 |
1,460,329 |
3,823,996 |
|
b |
17.5% |
16.8% |
7.3% |
13.4% |
20 November 2018 - NW3215
Cassim, Mr Y to ask the Minister in The Presidency.
(a) Which posts are vacant within Statistics South Africa, (b) which of these vacant posts are considered critical, (c) for what length of time has each of the posts been vacant and (d) which statistical reports are at risk as a result of vacant posts?
Reply:
a) Kindly refer to Annexure A
b) Kindly refer to Annexure B
c) Kindly refer to Annexure C
d) The following Statistical report are at the risk: Health and Vital Statistics Birthand Dearth Statistics; Labour Statistics; Environmental Economic Statistics; GDP; CPI; Povertyand Inequality Statistics Short-Term Industry Stats; Gender Statistics; Crime Statistics, Social Stats, Private Sector Financial Statistics Structural Industry Stats
Approved |
Not Approved |
Approved as amended |
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Dr NC Dlamini-Zuma Minister in the Presidency: Planning Monitoring and Evaluation |
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Date: |
20 November 2018 - NW3240
Ngwenya, Ms G to ask the Minister in the Presidency
What (a) amount did (i) her Office and (ii) each entity reporting to her borrow from any entity in the People’s Republic of China (aa) in each of the past three financial years and (bb) since 1 April 2018, (b) is the name of the lender of each loan, (c) conditions are attached to each loan and (d) are the repayment periods for each loan in each case?
Reply:
The Department of Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation has not borrowed any funds since its inception in 2010.
The National Youth Development Agency has never borrowed funds from any entity in the People’s Republic of China.
Statistics SA has never borrowed funds from any entity in the People’s Republic of China.
Approved |
Not Approved |
Approved as amended |
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Comment: |
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Dr NC Dlamini-Zuma Minister in the Presidency: Planning Monitoring and Evaluation |
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Date: |
20 November 2018 - NW3016
Dreyer, Ms AM to ask the Minister of Police
What number of(a) murders were reported at the Primrose Police Station in the (i)2015-16, (ii) 2016-17 and (iii) 2017-18 financial years and (b) of the specified murders resulted in a successful conviction; (2) what number of (a) women and (b) children were murder victims?
Reply:
(1)(a)(i)(ii)(iii) The number of murders, which were reported at the Primrose Police Station, is as follows:
2015/2016 |
2016/2017 |
2017/2018 |
35 |
45 |
45 |
(1)(b) The number of murders, which resulted in successful con\fictions, is as follows:
(i) 2015/2016 |
(ii) 2016/2017 |
(iii) 2017/2018 |
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Cas Number |
Conviction |
Cas Number |
Conviction |
Cas Number |
Conviction |
306/08/2014 |
10 years imprisonment |
257/07/2012 |
15 years imprisonment |
271/07/2016 |
10 years imprisonment
|
156/09/2014 |
10 years imprisonment |
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447/02/2015 |
8 years imprisonment |
||||
71/03/2015 |
13 years imprisonment
|
(2)(a)(b) The number of women and children, who were murder Victims, is as follows:
2015/2016 |
2016/2017 |
2017/2018 |
|||
Women |
Children |
Women |
Children |
Women |
Children |
2 |
0 |
3 |
0 |
3 |
0 |
Reply to question 3016 recommended/
TI
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GENERAL UTH AFRICAN POLICE SERVICE
Date: 18 11 t
Reply to question 3016 approved/
BH CELE, MP
20 November 2018 - NW3364
Xalisa, Mr Z R to ask the Minister of Defence and Military Veterans
(1) What is the (a) total number of aircraft that the SA National Defence Force currently owns, (b) type of each aircraft and (c) purpose of each aircraft; (2) whether each aircraft is functional; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
The response to this Parliamentary question can only be disclosed in a closed session of Joint Standing Committee on Defence as it relates to strategic sensitive security capabilities of the SANDF.
20 November 2018 - NW3015
Dreyer, Ms AM to ask the Minister of Police
What number of (a) murders were reported at the Bedfordview Police Station in the (i) 2015-16, (ii) 2016-17 and (iii) 2017-18 financial years and (b) the specified murders resulted in a successful conviction; (2) what number of (a) women and (b) children were murder victims?
Reply:
(1)(a)(i)(ii)(iii) The number of murders, which were reported at the Bedfordview Police Station, is as follows:
2015/2016 |
2016/2017 |
2017/2018 |
7 |
7 |
1 |
(1)(b) The number of murders, which resulted in successful convictions, is as follows:
2015/2016 |
2016/2017 |
2017/2018 |
|||
CAS Number |
Conviction |
CAS Number |
Conviction |
CAS Number |
Conviction |
205/11/2015 |
10 Years Imprisonment |
None |
Not applicable |
None |
Not applicable |
91/01/2016 |
18 Years Imprisonment |
(2)(a)(b) The number of women and children, who were murder victims, is as follows:
2015/2016 |
2016/2017 |
2017/2018 |
|||
Women |
Children |
Women |
Children |
Women |
Children |
1 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
GENERAL TH AFRICAN POLICE SERVICE
Date: ) i8-1)’ j§
Reply to question 3015 approved/
MINIS F POLICE BH CEO, M
Date:
20 November 2018 - NW2700
Khawula, Ms MS to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation
How many litres of water were lost through leaks (a) nationally and (b) in each (i) province and (ii) municipality in the 2017-18 financial year?
Reply:
The Department does not have the water loss data for the 2017-2018 Financial Year at the moment because the information is drawn based on the municipal financial year. The last comprehensive analysis on water loss and non-revenue water (NRW) in South Africa (inclusive of Provincial and Water ServicesAuthorities) was based on the 2016-17 Financial Year.
For the development of the annual municipal water balance, the Department is reliant on water use and water loss information submitted by the Water Services Authorities, which requires both technical and financial inputs. The Department gives allowance of two months after the end of the municipal financial year for the municipalities to do financial corrections before starting of collecting the water balances to enable the national analysis and reporting.
20 November 2018 - NW3375
Xalisa, Mr Z R to ask the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs
Whether his department awarded any contract to Werksmans Attorneys in the period 1 January 2014 to 31 December 2016; if so, (a) what was the (i) duration, (ii) value and (iii) purpose of each specified contract and (b) was the contract approved by the relevant Minister in the specified period?
Reply:
The Department did not award any contract to Werksmans Attorney in the period of 01 January 2014 to 31 December 2016.
20 November 2018 - NW3422
Van Dalen, Mr P to ask the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries
1. Did any foreign–flagged fishing vessels participate in joint venture agreements with fishing quota holders in South Africa’s exclusive economic zone (EEZ) in any of the past three financial years for which information is available; if not , how was this conclusion reached; if so, ( a) on which (i) provision and (ii) Act did the holders of fish quotas rely in each case,( b) which fishing quota holders were involved in each case, (c) what number of foreign vessels were engaged in this activity and (d) since what date have these joint venture agreements been taking place; 2. Whether licence to enter the EEZ were issued to reach of the foreign vessels in terms of section 39 of the Marine Living Resource Act, Act 18 of 1998; if not, how did the ships obtain permission to enter the EEZ in each case; if so, what are the relevant details in each case?
Reply:
- Yes
a) Section 7.2 (e) of the Policy for the Allocation and Management of Fishing Rights in the Large Pelagic Longline Sector: 2015. This provision stipulates that because of a lack of suitable South African vessels and South Africa’s limited experience in tuna longlining, joint ventures with non – South Africans may be a necessity; In additi.on, South Africa is a Contracting Member of the International Commission for Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT) and the Indian Ocean Tuna Commission (IOCT) and is bound to adhere to respective Recommendations and Resolutions of the respective tuna Regional Fisheries Management Organisations (tRFMOs). One of those is ‘’Vessel Chartering “which allows for fishing vessels to be chartered between Contracting Parties.
b) Combined Fishing Enterprises CC, Ferro Fishing ( Pty) Ltd and Impala Fishing ( Pty) Ltd
c) Three (3)
d) 2005
2. Yes
In accordance with section 39 of the Marine Living Resources Act, 1998 (Act No.18 of 1998) (“the MLRA’’), a foreign vessel license is issued to the vessels before any fishing activity can take place. In addition and in accordance with section 13 of the MLRA, a Permit to Undertake Commercial Fishing of Large Pelagic Longline is issued to the Right Holder, permitting the vessel to harvest the Large Pelagic species allocated to the Right Holder. Lastly, a Fish Processing Establishment permit is issued to the vessels as they process fish on board. The vessels are subjected to the applicable domestic legislation and permit conditions, including a Vessel Monitoring System and additionally, foreign fishing vessels are required to have 100% Observer coverage.
Noting South Africa’s obligations to the ICCAT and IOCT, all the catch and observer data accrues to South Africa.
20 November 2018 - NW2851
Mileham, Mr K to ask the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs
Whether any of the municipalities which deposited funds with VBS Mutual Bank have initiated internal investigations into the matter; if not, in each case, (a) why not and (b) by what date will each municipality launch internal investigations; if so, in each case, (i) on what date did the investigation commence, (ii) what is the current status thereof and (iii) by what date does each municipality anticipate it will complete the investigation?
Reply:
The response below was provided by the municipalities:
NO |
MUNICIPALITY |
RESPONSE |
Gauteng |
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1 |
Merafong City LM |
The municipality did not initiate internal investigations on the matter.
|
2 |
West Rand District |
Same as above. |
North West |
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3 |
Moretele LM |
The municipality initiated internal investigations on the matter.
(i) Same as the above. (ii) Internal investigations completed, awaiting consolidation of reports by the Municipal Public Accounts Committee (MPAC) and the Financial Disciplinary Board (FDB). (iii) 31 October 2018. |
4 |
Madibeng LM |
The municipality initiated internal investigations on the matter.
(b) 27 June 2018 (i) Same as the above (ii) Current Status:
(iii) 28 August 2018. |
5 |
Mahikeng LM |
The municipality initiated internal investigations.
(i) Same as the above. (ii) Investigation finalized, disciplinary action and litigation pending. (iii) Same as the above. |
6 |
Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati District |
The municipality initiated internal investigations. (a) Not applicable. (b) Internal investigations launched on 31 May 2018. (i) 31 May 2018. (ii) Current status:
(iii) Same as the above. |
Limpopo |
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7 |
Makhado LM |
Awaiting response from the province. |
8 |
Greater Giyani LM |
Awaiting response from the province. |
9 |
Collins Chabane LM |
Awaiting response from the province. |
10 |
Elias Motswaledi LM |
Awaiting response from the province. |
11 |
Vhembe District |
Awaiting response from the province. |
12 |
Ephraim Mogale LM |
Awaiting response from the province. |
13 |
Tubatse Fetakgomo LM |
Awaiting response from the province. |
14 |
Lepelle Nkumpi LM |
Awaiting response from the province. |
The affected Provincial Departments instituted forensic investigations in their respective municipalities, in accordance with section 106 of Municipal Systems Act and the investigations are still in progress.
The Limpopo Province held introductory meetings with the affected municipalities on 28 August 2018 and the investigation is expected to be finalised within 3 months. The Northwest Province commenced with the investigation in July 2018 and the investigation report was finalised on the 18th of October 2018. The investigation in Gauteng is expected to be finalised on the 30th of November 2018.
The affected Provinces appointed the following service providers:
- Limpopo Province- Grant Thornton PS Advisory (Pty) Ltd
- North West – Sekelaxabiso
- Gauteng – Deloitte
The forensic investigations supplemented by the Investigator’s report on VBS, will assist government to establish the extent of transgression, identify the perpetrators and pave way to disciplinary processes and possible recovery deposits.
20 November 2018 - NW2701
Xalisa, Mr Z R to ask the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs
(a) What number of municipalities are leasing land to operators and/or owners of golf courses and (b) in each case, (i) what is the name of the municipality, (ii) where is the golf course located, (iii) what is the size of the golf course, (iv) what is the value of the lease per annum and (v) on what date was the lease signed?
Reply:
The information requested by the Honourable Member is not readily available in the Department. However, the Department has sent letters to eight Provincial Departments responsible for Local Government, to engage municipalities to provide the relevant information. The information will be submitted to the Honourable Member as soon as it is available.
Ends…
20 November 2018 - NW2788
Waters, Mr M to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation
With reference to the reply of the Minister of Environmental Affairs to question 1999 on 29 June 2018, has his department conducted any water quality tests of any water bodies in the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality (a) in each of the past five financial years and (b) since 1 April 2018; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, (i) what are the details of the findings in each case and (ii) will he furnish Mr M Waters with copies of each report?
Reply:
a) Yes, the Department has conducted water quality tests in the catchment of Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality as part of national monitoring programmes for the past five financial years. The national monitoring programmes are:
- National Eutrophication Monitoring Programme (NEMP)
- National Microbial Monitoring Programme (NMMP)
- National Chemical Monitoring Programme (NCMP)
The catchment of Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality has five (5) sites that are monitored for National Eutrophication Monitoring Programme, two (sites) for National Microbial Monitoring Programme and one (1) sites for National Chemical Monitoring Programme (NCMP).
The eutrophication sampling points are in the Civic Lake, Homestead Lake, Kleinfontein Lake, Blaaupan Lake and Victoria Lake. The microbial sampling points are in Blesbokspruit and Kaalspruit rivers. The chemical sampling point is in Leeuspruit River.
(b)(i) Since 01 April 2018, the position is as follows:
NEMP: Currently, in relation to eutrophication status; water quality has deteriorated to poor quality due to increasing nutrient levels. Victoria, Blaaupan and Homestead Lakes have an oligotrophic status denoting a system that is low in nutrients and not productive in terms of aquatic animal and plant life. The water quality is suitable for full contact recreation.
Kleinfontein Lake: has hypertrophic status which is a system with serious water quality problems due to high nutrient levels. The quality in Civic Lake has declined from mesotrophic to eutrophic status which is a very productive system with increasing signs of water quality problems.
The water in both lakes may pose severe nuisance conditions when used for full contact recreation due to algal scum. The composition and health of the fish population may be affected by these high algal numbers.
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The increasing nutrient levels (phosphates and nitrates) observed at Blaaupan, Homestead, Civic and Kleinfontein Lakes has the potential to further deteriorate water quality. The sources of pollution within the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality (EMM) include industrial effluents, sewage treatment works, agriculture, storm water runoffs and mining operations
NMMP: The microbial data collected indicates that the resource water in the Blesbokspruit and Kaalspruit River are not suitable for consumption without limited treatment and posed a high risk of infections when consumed untreated. The water showed low to medium risk when used for irrigating crops and full contact water sport.
NCMP: The suitability of the water for Domestic (Health) Use at site Leeuspruit River applies. The water quality attributes available for the period: pH; NO3+NO2-N; Na; Cl; and EC.The statistical results for each variable are: Minimum; 50th percentile (a measure of the average); and the Maximum.
According to pH there is no health effects expected. The NO3+NO2 (nitrate), Chloride and Sodium is an insignificant risk - meaning no health risk. The Electrical Conductivity (EC) is consistent with this.
At Leeuspruit River, there is no indication of cause for concern from a health perspective should the water be used for domestic use from the available data.
i) Yes, the Department can furnish the copies of each report; however, it should be noted that these reports are available on the DWS RQIS website for public perusal.
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20 November 2018 - NW3305
Mokoena, Mr L to ask the Minister of Police
(a) On what date was the information technology (IT) Infrastructure of his (i) 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:
See the link for REPLY:
20 November 2018 - NW3214
Cassim, Mr Y to ask the Minister in The Presidency.
What form of political oversight is being exercised over the National Youth Development Agency in the absence of a Deputy Minister in her Office?
Reply:
a) The NYDA Act identifies the President as the NYDA’s political head, the President has then delegated the oversight functions to the Minister in the Presidency. The Minister receives technical support from the Department.
Approved |
Not Approved |
Approved as amended |
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Comment: |
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Dr NC Dlamini-Zuma Minister in the Presidency: Planning Monitoring and Evaluation |
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Date: |
20 November 2018 - NW3057
McLoughlin, Mr AR to ask the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs
Whether his department has any plans to repair and maintain the broken and ineffective water treatment equipment that serves the Boiketlong community in the Emfuleni District Municipality; if not, why not; if so, (a) what are the relevant details and (b) by what date will the (i) equipment be fully operational and (ii) community have access to clean piped water?
Reply:
(a) What are the relevant details?
There is no water treatment facility in Boiketlong. Part of the Sedibeng Regional Sanitation Scheme is to upgrade the Sebokeng Waste Water Treatment Works, Rietspruit Waste water treatment Works and Leeuwkuil Waste Water Treatment Works. The project is funded by the Department of Water and Sanitation and Rand Water is the Implementing Agent.
Leeuwkuil WWTW Upgrade
A detailed design for Leeuwkuil WWTW is underway and currently at 90% completion.
Upgrade to pumpstation 2 conveyance and pumpstation 4 inlet works: preliminary design is complete and approved. The scope entails the gravity main from pumpstation 10 to pumpstation 2 and the rising main from pumpstation 2 to Leeuwkuil WWTW and the upgrade of pumpstation 4 inlet works.
Basic Assessment Report (BAR): 98% progres, the Environmental Authorisation (EA) was issued and will be advertised.
Waste Licence (WL): 68% Draft scoping report was on public review (05 September – 08 October 2018). Final Scoping report submitted on 12 October 2018.
Water Use Licence: 0% can only commence once approval has been granted for the BAR and WL.
Documentation: 80% in progress
Procurement: 0%. It can only commence upon budget approval.
Geotechnical Investigations: 100%. Report submitted for approval.
Leeuwkuil Catchment: Pipelines and Pumpstations
Preliminary design: 100%. Report submitted and approved.
Way leave requirements for the route and WWTW: 0%. Way leave applications to be lodged for gravity main to pumpstation 2, rising main to the Waste Water Treatment Works.
By what date will the
Equipment be fully operational. The Sedibeng Regional Sanitation Scheme (SRSS) programme has been divided into the following three implementation phases: Short term (2015-2020). Medium Term (2020-2025). Long Term (2025-2035). Leeuwkuil WWTW falls under Short term and medium terms implementation phases.
Short Term:
15 LM upgrade to Leeuwkuil WWTW
WCWDM Leeukuil Catchment
Leeuwkuil Pumpstation repairs
Medium Term:
Leeuwkuil pipe replacement and pumpstation repairs.
(b) By what date will the
ii) Community have access to clean piped water?
The community already has access to clean piped water through communal standpipes, supplied by the Quuagafontein reservior.
Emfuleni is not a district, but a local municipality under Sedibeng District Municipality. Boiketlong is an informal settlement located within the Emfuleni Local Municipality between Sebokeng Zone 10 and Sonland park (Vereeningng). The community has access to water through communal standpipes, supplied by the Quuagfontein reservoir.
Metsi-A-Lekoa, the water services department of Emfuleni, is responsibile for the provision of water and sanitation services, to operate and maintain the infrastructure. Leeuwkuil Waste Water Treatment Works receives sewer inflow from the leeuwkuil catchment which includes Boiketlong. The plant is designed to treat at the capacity of 36 ML/day (Mega Litres per day). Currently the plant operates over the capacity of 56 ML/day when the pumpstations pumping to the works are fully operational.
“Plans to repair and maintain the broken and ineffective water treatment equipment that serves the Boiketlong community”
There is no water treatment facility that serves Boiketlong for portable water,
as indicated that they receive water through communal standpipes. The only water treatment facility for portable water is Vaaloewer Water Treatment Plant which only serves the Vaaloewer community.
In light of the above, the only treatment works in the area is the Leeuwkuil Waste Water Treatment Works which deals with the treatment of sewer.The Leeuwkuil Waste Water Treatment Works requires upgrades in order to accommodate the current capacity requirements. Part of the plant upgrade includes repairs of the equipment.
Ends...
20 November 2018 - NW3276
Gardee, Mr GA to ask the Minister in the Presidency
Whether (a) her department and/or (b) entities reporting to her awarded any contracts and/or tenders to certain companies (names and details furnished) from 1 January 2009 up to the latest specified date for which information is available; if so, in each case, (i) what service was provided, (ii) what was the (aa) value and (bb) length of the tender and/or contract, (iii) who approved the tender and/or contract and (iv) was the tender and/or contract in line with all National Treasury and departmental procurement guidelines?
Reply:
- The Department conducted business with one of the companies (Vox Telecommunications) listed in the request.
Financial year |
Contracts awarded to VOX telecommunications for |
Amount |
2014/15 |
Supply, installation and maintenance of audio-visual and video conferencing systems |
R1 848 455.47 |
2016/17 |
Supply, deployment, support and maintenance of Firewall |
R1 282 933.50 |
a) Both contracts were awarded through open tender processes.
b) On the list of companies listed in annexure to the inquiry letter, the NYDA has only transacted with VOX Telecommunications. VOX Telecommunications were awarded the contract for support services on the Great Plains accounting system. They were awarded the contract for a value of R422, 471.60. The contract was awarded through a procurement process consistent with the requirements of the Public Finance Management Act.
Approved |
Not Approved |
Approved as amended |
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20 November 2018 - NW3579
Carter, Ms D to ask the Minister of Trade and Industry
Are white unemployed youth excluded from the Youth Employment Service (YES) programme; if so, on what basis?
Reply:
Youth Unemployment is one of the largest challenges the world faces, with the challenge particularly high in South Africa. Young workers in South Africa face very low prospects of finding employment. Many job seekers are excluded from these social networks as a result of being in a non-working household, spatially isolated, or racial and gender issues.
The Youth Employment Service (Y.E.S) initiative aims to improve the grim employment outlook for young work seekers, by offering a first chance of quality work experience for young work seekers.
The YES initiative was created for all Unemployed Youth of the country. However, for the purpose of B-BBEE recognition will only be awarded to Entities that employ Eligible Employees which are between the ages of 18 and 35 and meet the definition of “Black People” as defined in the B-BBEE Act 53 of 2003 as amended by Act 46 of 2013.
Signed
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Sipho Zikode Lionel October
DDG: SEZ/ET Director-General
Date:………………….. Date:…………………….
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Dr. Rob Davies, MP
Minister
Date:………………………..
20 November 2018 - NW3288
Paulsen, Mr N M to ask the Minister of Science and Technology
Whether (a) her department and/or (b) entitles reporting to her awarded any contracts and/or tenders to certain companies (names and details furnished) from 1 January 2009 up to the latest specified date for which information is available; if so, in each case, (I) what service was provided, (ii) what was the (aa) value and (bb) length of the tender?"
Reply:
Please find here: Reply
20 November 2018 - NW3365
Matiase, Mr NS to ask the Minister of Defence and Military Veterans
(1) What is the (a) total number of (i) submarines and (ii) vessels that the SA National Defence Force currently owns, (b) type of each (i) submarine and (ii) vessel and (c) purpose of each (i) submarine and (ii) vessel; (2) Whether each (a) submarine and (b) vessel is functional; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
The response to this Parliamentary question can only be disclosed in a closed session of Joint Standing Committee on Defence as it relates to strategic sensitive security capabilities of the SANDF.
20 November 2018 - NW3228
Ryder, Mr D to ask the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs
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? and/or contract in line with all National Treasury and departmental procurement guidelines?
Reply:
a) (i) The Department did not borrow monies from any entity in the People’s Republic of China in each of the past three financial years and since 1 April 2018.
(ii) South African Local Governement Association (SALGA); South African Cities Network (SACN) and Municipal Dermacation Board (MDB)
a) (ii) SALGA, SACN and MDB did not borrow any money from the People’s Republic of China in the past three financial years and since 1 April 2018.
(aa) (bb) (b) (c) (d) Not applicable as there was no money borrowed.
General, Section 66 of the PFMA directs the Accounting Officer of a Department not to borrow money, issue guarantees, indemnities or securities or enter into transactions that bind the revenue fund to a future commitment.
Furthermore, the Accounting Officer must ensure that appropriate proceedings of misconduct or criminal are instituted against any person responsible for transgressions with regard to borrowings, guarantees, securities or indemnities.
Moreover, should the Accounting Officer be responsible for transgressions with regard to borrowings, guarantees, securities s or indemnities, the National Treasury must, as soon as it becomes aware of the transgression, initiate appropriate misconduct or criminal proceedings against the Accounting Officer.
With regards to the public entities and constitutional institutions. Section 66 of the PFMA restricts borrowing, issues of guarantee and other financial commitments by the public entities and constitutional institutions, unless authorized and or approved by the Minister who is the Executive Authority for that public entity or constitutional institution, acting in concurrence with the Minister of Finance.
19 November 2018 - NW3300
Matiase, Mr NS to ask the Minister of Social Development
(1) Whether certain persons (names and details furnished) receive pensions; if not, why not; (2) Whether the specified persons ever applied for pension; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, was each specified person’s application ever processed?
Reply:
The table below indicates the status for each of the supplied identity numbers:
Name |
ID Number |
Status |
N C Matshoba |
420619 0310 085 |
In receipt of both grant for older persons and grant in aid since 2013 |
R C Windvogel |
610226 0121 084 |
No record of any application having been received or processed |
NE Maye |
441012 0438 087 |
Application made in 2015. Refused because of application of means test |
N M Mayinje |
480617 0651 083 |
In receipt of grant for older persons since 2012. Grant paid at reduced amount because of means test application |
B L Mbele |
471023 0552 085 |
In receipt of grant for older persons since 2010 |
________________________
Approved by the Minister on
Date……………………….
19 November 2018 - NW3388
Rabotapi, Mr MW to ask the Minister of Arts and Culture
(a) What number of bursaries were awarded by the National Film and Video Foundation in the past three Financial years and (b) what is the racial breakdown or racial classification of the beneficiaries in each financial years?
Reply:
a. 363 bursaries were awarded in the past three financial years
b. The table below shows both the racial breakdown and classification of the beneficiaries of the bursaries in each financial year.
2015/16 |
2016/17 |
2017/18 |
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|
Black |
White |
|
Black |
White |
|
Black |
White |
National Bursary |
57 |
7 |
|
152 |
12 |
|
108 |
15 |
International Bursary |
3 |
0 |
|
5 |
0 |
|
4 |
0 |
Total |
67 |
Total |
169 |
Total |
127 |
19 November 2018 - NW3666
Rabotapi, Mr MW to ask the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation
What (a) amount did (i) her department and (ii) each entity reporting to her borrow from any entity in the People’s Republic of China (aa) in each of the past three financial years and (bb) since 1 April 2018, (b) is the name of the lender of each loan, (c) conditions are attached to each loan and (d) are the repayment periods for each loan in each case?
Reply:
(a) (i) My Department has advised me that it did not receive any loan from any entity in the People’s Republic of China in the past three financial years.
(ii) None
(b) Falls away.
(c) Falls away.
(d) Falls away.
19 November 2018 - NW3341
Carter, Ms D to ask the Ms D Carte
1. (a). What (i) progress has been made with the project to preserve and declare the Old Ramkraaal Prison a heritage site and (ii) amount was budgeted for the specified project and (b) how the funds were dispersed? 2. Whether progress has been made in recovering funds unlawfully lost in the project; if not, why not?
Reply:
1. The Old Ramkraal Prison is a Provincial Heritage site which falls under the Free State Provincial Department of Sports, Arts, Culture and Recreation (DSACR).
I would recommend that the Honourable Member request the information directly from the Department of Sports, Arts, Culture and Recreation in the Free State Province.
19 November 2018 - NW3360
Ntlangwini, Ms EN to ask the Minister of Trade and Industry
What are the country’s top 10 exports currently by Rand value?
Reply:
The following data were downloaded from www.thedti.gov.za/tradestats. The original source is the South African Revenue Service (SARS). The table shows the Top 10 exports by Rand value at the Harmonised System (HS) 4-digit level.
a. Country’s top 10 exports currently by Rand value
2017 R' million |
|
Ferro-chromium containing by mass more than 4 per cent of carbon |
41 549.1 |
Other vehicles, with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine of a cylinder capacity exceeding 1 500 cm³ but not exceeding 3 000 cm³ |
31 387.3 |
Other, double-cab, of a vehicle mass not exceeding 2 000 kg or a G.V.M. not exceeding 3 500 kg, or of a mass not exceeding 1 600 kg or a G.V.M. |
30 910.8 |
Other vehicles, with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel) of a cylinder capacity exceeding 1 500 cm³ not exceeding 2 500 cm³ |
22 217.9 |
Platinum Unwrought or in powder form |
20 297.0 |
Catalytic converters of a kind used for motor vehicles |
18 475.5 |
Aluminium, not alloyed |
13 323.5 |
Light oils and preparations Distillate fuel, as defined in Additional Note 1(g) |
10 813.8 |
Chemical wood pulp, dissolving grades |
10 372.3 |
Fresh Oranges |
10 001.7 |
19 November 2018 - NW3368
Mente-Nkuna, Ms NV to ask the Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services
Whether there are any plans for the country to launch its first satellite; if so, what are the relevant details in this regard?
Reply:
As I have mentioned in my Budget Speech on 17 May 2018, SENTECH will conclude its business plan and funding model for a South African owned communication satellite by building on our national capabilities and partnerships. The aim will be to reduce our current leasing costs to government and develop our technical skills.
The Department has established a Working Group comprising relevant Government Departments and SOCs to develop a communication satellite strategy for a South African communication satellite.
Approved/ not approved
Dr Siyabonga Cwele, MP
Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services
Date:
19 November 2018 - NW3721
Sonti, Ms NP to ask the Minister of Social Development
Whether (a) her department and/or (b) entities reporting to her awarded any contracts and/or tenders to certain companies (names and details furnished) from 1 January 2009 up to the latest specified date for which information is available; if so, in each case, (i) what service was provided, (ii) what was the (aa) value and (bb) length of the tender and/or contract, (iii) who approved the tender and/or contract and (iv) was the tender and/or contract in line with all National Treasury and departmental procurement guidelines?
Reply:
a) NA
b) NA
i) NA
ii) NA
(aa) NA
(bb) NA
iii) NA
iv) NA
________________________
Approved by the Minister on
Date……………………….
19 November 2018 - NW3386
Grootboom, Mr GA to ask the MINISTER OF ARTS AND CULTURE
(a). Why has the Chief Executive Officer of the Pan South African Language Board been on suspension for months and (b) on what date will the suspension (i) be lifted or (ii) the specified person be charged?
Reply:
a) The Chief Executive Officer of the Pan South African Language Board instituted legal action out of the Pretoria High Court under case no. 43870/18 as well as the Labour Court in Johannesburg under case no.J2689/18. In the circumstances, disciplinary proceedings cannot be commenced with, until these two cases have been finalised.
b) (i) The Johannesburg Labour Court matter was heard on the 07th of November 2018, the Department currently awaits Judgment. The Pretoria High Court matter will be heard again on the 04th of February 2019. The lifting of the suspension therefore will largely depend on outcome of judgment in each of these cases.
(ii) The specified person has already been charged.
19 November 2018 - NW3387
Grootboom, Mr GA to ask the MINISTER OF ARTS AND CULTURE
To ask the Minister of Arts and Culture: : (a) why has the cost to build the stone wall at the stone quarry on Robben Island increased so dramatically over the past three financial years, (b) what was the initial cost to build the stone wall and (c) what is the estimated cost to complete the wall?
Reply:
a. Reasons for the increased cost to build the stone wall on the Robben Island are the following:
- The nature of the proposed design which was to replace the bridged dry-stone packed wall with a concrete seawater barrier that would then be clad with a layer of gabions and the dry-packed bluestone on the island side and a pebble ramp on the seaside.
- Environmental provisions that included having to build only over a 6 months’ period outside the bird and penguin breed seasons.
- Further bridging of the wall as the project preparations including the sourcing of further funds, this was more severe during the June 2017 storm when the bridged opening increased by a further 20 meters.
- What Coega Development Corporation refers to as the ‘Island Factor is a logistics cost that had been underestimated by the consultants early in the development of the project that became an issue at procurement.
b. R10, 3 Million in 2015 was estimated at Preliminary design stage.
c. R28, 6 Million based on the lowest tender price.
19 November 2018 - NW3441
Masango, Ms B to ask the Minister of Economic Development
(1)(a) On what date did his department last conduct an audit of artwork owned by Government which is under his department’s curatorship and (b) what are the details of each artwork under the curatorship of his department according to the Generally Recognised Accounting Practice 103; (2) whether any artworks under his 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?
Reply:
The department conducts asset audits on a quarterly basis. I am informed that the Economic Development Department does not have any art work or any other heritage assets.
-END-
19 November 2018 - NW3383
Ntlangwini, Ms EN to ask the Minister of Trade and Industry
With reference to the reply of the President, Mr C M Ramaphosa, to question 2345 on 5 September 2018, what is the name of each (a) business person and (b) relevant company that accompanied the former President, Mr Jacob G Zuma, on business delegations in the period 1 January 2014 to 1 January 2018?
Reply:
The Former President Jacob G Zuma undertook the following international trips. In these events the dti was responsible for coordinating the business delegation that participated in business forums. The list of RSVPs to the events are attached separately.
EVENT |
PERIOD |
LISTS |
BRICS Summit – Brazil |
July 2014 |
Attached |
Algeria State Visit |
March 2015 |
Attached |
Iran State Visit |
April 2015 |
Attached |
China State Visit |
December 2015 |
Attached |
Saudi Arabia State Visit |
March 2016 |
Attached |
Nigeria State Visit |
March 2016 |
Attached |
Qatar State Visit |
May 2016 |
Attached |
Kenya State Visit |
July 2016 |
Attached |
France State Visit |
July 2016 |
Attached |
Tanzania State Visit |
May 2017 |
Attached |
Zambia State Visit |
October 2017 |
Attached |
Invitations for South African business participation at the following events were co-ordinated by the BRICS Business Council. As such the details of the business delegation are not available to the dti.
EVENT |
PERIOD |
LISTS |
BRICS Summit – Russia |
July 2015 |
Coordinated by BRICS Business Council |
BRICS Summit – India |
July 2016 |
Coordinated by BRICS Business Council |
BRICS Summit – China |
July 2017 |
Coordinated by BRICS Business Council |
19 November 2018 - NW3302
Mulaudzi, Adv TE to ask the Minister of Social Development
(1) Whether certain persons (names and details furnished) receive pensions; if not, why not; (2) whether the specified persons ever applied for pension; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, was each specified person’s application ever processed?
Reply:
The table below indicates the status for each of the supplied identity numbers:
Name |
ID Number |
Status |
KE Mooi |
350329 0164 086 |
In receipt of both grant for older persons since 2001, with grant in aid added in 2014 |
MD Mphala |
511120 5483 084 |
In receipt of grant for older persons since 2016 |
NG Mtshemela |
480928 0604 083 |
Applied for grant for older persons in 2016. Refused because of application of means test |
N E Ncapayi |
420402 0436 089 |
In receipt of grant for older persons at a reduced amount because of the means test application and grant in aid since 2011. Prior to that was in receipt of disability grant since 2003. Grant lapsed in 2017, as beneficiary passed away. |
GN Mali |
380707 0131 086 |
In receipt of grant for older persons since 2001 |
________________________
Approved by the Minister on
Date……………………….
19 November 2018 - NW3359
Ntlangwini, Ms EN to ask the Minister of Trade and Industry
What are the country’s top 10 agricultural (a) exports and (b) imports?
Reply:
The following data were downloaded from www.thedti.gov.za/tradestats. The original source is the South African Revenue Service (SARS). The table shows the Top 10 products at the Harmonised System (HS) 4-digit level.
a. Exports
Country’s top 10 agricultural exports for the year 2017 |
|
2017 R' million |
|
Fresh Oranges |
10 001.7 |
Fresh Grapes |
7 208.8 |
Other Maize (corn) |
5 017.9 |
Apples |
4 980.7 |
Fresh Lemons and limes |
3 881.8 |
Pears |
2 661.7 |
Fresh Mandarins (including tangerines and satsumas) |
2 549.2 |
Fresh Grapefruit, including pomelos |
1 756.0 |
In shell Macadamia nuts |
1 714.8 |
Shelled Macadamia nuts |
1 570.6 |
b. Imports
Country’s top 10 agricultural imports for the year 2017 |
|
2017 R' million |
|
Semi-milled or wholly milled rice, whether or not polished or glazed |
6 015.3 |
Other Wheat and meslin |
4 368.8 |
Cuts and offal, frozen Leg quarter |
2 345.3 |
Other Cattle |
1 975.5 |
Mechanically deboned meat |
1 363.5 |
Sausage casings |
1 054.1 |
Other Maize (corn) |
983.2 |
Broken rice |
793.3 |
Other black tea (fermented) and other partly fermented tea |
649.6 |
Rib |
547.8 |
19 November 2018 - NW3462
Kopane, Ms SP to ask the Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services
(1) (a) On what date did his department last conduct an audit of artwork owned by Government which is under his department’s curatorship and (b) what are the details of each artwork under the curatorship of his department according to the generally Recognised accounting Practice 103; (2) Whether any artwork under his department’s curatorship have gone missing (a) in each of the past five financial years an (b) since 1 April 2018; if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
(1)(a) The Department did not procure any artwork and therefore does not own any artwork.
(b) The department does not have assets under curatorship.
(2)(a) No. there is no artwork under curatorship that went missing in each of the
past five financial years and
(b) Including since 1 April 2018.
Approved/ not approved
Dr Siyabonga Cwele, MP
Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services
Date:
19 November 2018 - NW3464
King, Ms C to ask the Minister of Trade and Industry
(1) (a) On what date did his department last conduct an audit of artwork owned by Government which is under his department’s curatorship and (b) what are the details of each artwork under the curatorship of his department according to the Generally Recognised Accounting Practice 103; (2) whether any artworks under his 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?
Reply:
(1)(a)(b) &(2)(a)(b)
There is no artwork owned by Government under the dti’s curatorship.
19 November 2018 - NW3385
Grootboom, Mr GA to ask the Minister of Arts and Culture
Whether, with reference to the implementation of the Generally Recognised Accounting Practice 103 project across the art and culture sector, his department has a record of all works of art in government buildings, especially in offices of Members of Executive Councils; if not, why not, if so, what are the relevant details? NW3874E
Reply:
The art works that are found in government departments and held in the offices of Members of the Executive Councils are not under my department, as every government department has its own asset register.
Government departments do not use GRAP 103 in terms of asset management – there is a modified cash system to report in terms of cost price.