Questions and Replies
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 |
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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 |
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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 - 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 |
|
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*
|
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 |
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NAME OF PROVINCE AND MUNICIPALITY |
Amount Allocated |
Amount transferred |
Reported Expenditure |
RECEIVING PROVINCIAL DISASTER RELIEF GRANT |
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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 |
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NAME OF DEPARTMENT |
AMOUNT ALLOCATED |
Amount transferred |
Reported Expenditure |
RECEIVING PROVINCIAL DISASTER RELIEF GRANT |
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TRANSFER DATE |
31 August 2017 |
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TYPE OF DISASTER |
DROUGHT |
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PURPOSE OF ALLOCATION |
Provision and transportation of livestock feed |
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WESTERN CAPE PROVINCE |
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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 |
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NAME OF MUNICIPALITY |
Amount Allocated |
Amount transferred |
Reported Expenditure |
TRANSFER DATE |
21 August 2017 |
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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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WESTERN CAPE PROVINCE |
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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 - 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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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 - 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 - 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 |
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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 - 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.
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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 |
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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 |
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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 - 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 |
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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 |
1 |
0 |
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 - 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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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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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.
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 |
||
1 |
Merafong City LM |
The municipality did not initiate internal investigations on the matter.
|
2 |
West Rand District |
Same as above. |
North West |
||
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 |
||
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.
-2-
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 - 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% |
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 - NW3296
Khawula, Ms MS 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 |
NL Gubeva |
470928 0625 080 |
In receipt of grant for older persons since 2016 |
SD Gunya |
430928 0401 085 |
No record of any application having been received by SASSA |
LE Hoko |
490706 5301 089 |
In receipt of grant for older persons since 2011, with grant in aid added in 2014 |
S Jones |
600309 0110 089 |
No record of any application having been received by SASSA |
NI Kave |
430512 0338 081 |
Application for grant for older persons done in 2016 but rejected because of application of the means test |
________________________
Approved by the Minister on
Date……………………….
19 November 2018 - NW3290
Rawula, Mr T to ask the Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services
Whether (a) his department and/or (b) entities reporting to him 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:
I have been informed by the Department and entities reporting to me as follows:
REPLY:
I have been informed by the department and entities as follows:
a) None by the Department
Entity (b) |
Service Provider |
(i)Service Provided |
(ii)(aa) Value |
(ii)(bb) Length of Tender |
(iii)Approved by |
(iv) In line with NT |
BBI |
None |
None |
None |
None |
None |
None |
Nemisa |
None |
None |
None |
None |
None |
None |
ZADNA |
None |
None |
None |
None |
None |
None |
SAPO |
AFRAIT Pty (Ltd) |
Line Haul Trailer |
R14 134 720.00 |
28-Mar 2013-15 Jan 2014 |
SAPO EXCO |
Yes |
Sentech |
Vox Telecommunications |
- |
- |
- |
Sentech EXCO |
Yes |
USAAASA |
Vox Telecommunications |
Internet Connectivity equipment and Connectivity Services |
R1 308 030.00 |
04 Feb 2015-03 Feb 2018 |
Mr Zami Nkosi |
Yes |
SITA has awarded contracts on RFQs to VOX as per the attached table (Annexure).
Over and above the transactions listed in the attached table, in 2014 SITA published to the open market RFB 1316/2014 for off-net voice services for the agency. After evaluation and approval the tender was awarded for 3 years to Vox for the total amount of R10 425 600.00. The tender was approved by the Bid Adjudication Committee as per the SITA Delegation of Authority. In terms of the tender requirements, bidders were required to provide two options on the solution required and to price them separately. After award, it was realised that the bid price for the solution awarded to Vox was actually for the other option.
SITA attempted to withdraw the award. The decision to withdraw was challenged by Vox as it was of the view that it is entitled to the tender. SITA launched a counter application to have its decision set aside in order to approach the market. The Court set aside the award to Vox as it was based on the incorrect evaluation results.
Approved/ not approved
Dr Siyabonga Cwele, MP
Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services
Date:
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 - NW3295
Sonti, Ms NP 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 |
BG Felem |
471013 0518 087 |
Applied for grant for older persons in 2013, but this was not approved, because of the application of the means test |
HM Fillis |
480129 0073 086 |
In receipt of grant for older persons since 2010 |
AD Frost |
531024 0022 085 |
No record of any application having been received by SASSA |
NA Gcilitshana |
461221 0519 086 |
In receipt of a grant for older persons at a reduced amount because of the application of the means test since 2016 |
LA Goncongo |
381029 0265 080 |
In receipt of grant for older persons at a reduced amount since 2013 |
________________________
Approved by the Minister on
Date……………………….
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 - 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.
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 - 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 - NW3280
Hlonyana, Ms NKF to ask the Minister of Economic Development
Whether (a) his department and/or (b) entities reporting to him 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 Economic Development Department, Competition Commission, Competition Tribunal and ITAC have not awarded contracts to any of the mentioned companies.
With regards to the IDC, I have been furnished with a reply by the CEO of the IDC, Mr Geoffrey Qhena, to the question, which I quote as follows:
“In 2015, the IDC has awarded a contract to Vox Telecommunications (Pty) Ltd. Details are as listed below:
(a)(i) Name of the Firm |
(b)(i) What service was provided |
(b)(ii)(aa) what was the value of the contract |
(b)(ii)(bb) and length of contract |
(b)(iii) who approved the contract |
(iv) was the tender duly approved in terms of Treasury and procurement Guidelines |
Vox Telecommunications (Pty) Ltd |
Rightfax software license |
R185 057 (Excl. VAT) over three years |
Three years |
IDC’s Procurement Committee |
Yes |
-END-
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 - NW3251
McGluwa, Mr H to ask the Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services
What (a) amount did (i) his department and (ii) each entity reporting to him borrow from any entity in the People’s Republic of China (aa) in each of the past three financial years and (bb) since 1 April 2018, (b) is the name of the lender of each loan, (c) conditions are attached to each loan and (d) are the repayment periods for each loan in each case?
Reply:
I have been informed by the department and entities as follows:
(a)(i) The Department did not borrow money from the People’s Republic of China.
(a)(ii) No entities borrowed money from the People’s Republic of China.
Approved/ not approved
Dr Siyabonga Cwele, MP
Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services
Date:
19 November 2018 - NW3293
Moteka, Mr PG 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 |
HG Africa |
630823 0200 082 |
In receipt of child support grant since 2007. Second child added in 2012. In receipt of a disability grant since 2009. |
DL Arendse |
460107 0130 084 |
In receipt of grant for older persons since 2016, paid at reduced amount because of application of means test |
NE Badi |
381201 0266 083 |
Applied for grant for older persons in 1999, which was paid until 2004, when it was cancelled on review because of application of means test |
HN Bafo |
470205 0617 080 |
Applied for grant for older persons in 2017 which was refused because of application of means test |
NP Bungane |
481101 0565 089 |
No record of any application being received by SASSA |
________________________
Approved by the Minister on
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
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Approved by the Minister on
Date……………………….
19 November 2018 - NW3298
Mathys, Ms L 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 |
BG Lubazana |
471013 0518 087 |
Applied for grant for older persons in 2018, but application refused because of application of means test |
NB Mafulo |
530105 5760 083 |
In receipt of grant for older persons at reduced amount because of application of means test since 2018 |
Makamba |
530608 0785 088 |
No record of any application having been received by SASSA |
NE Makapela |
480812 0773 082 |
In receipt of grant for older persons at a reduced amount because of the application of the means test since 2011 |
VP Malgas |
500616 0494 086 |
No record of any application having been received by SASSA |
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Approved by the Minister on
Date……………………….
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 - 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 - 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 - NW3297
Mente-Nkuna, Ms NV 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 |
MT Kenane |
480605 5652 081 |
In receipt of grant for older persons since 2009 |
RE Klaasen |
490205 0568 081 |
Applied for grant for older persons in 2013, but application refused because of application of means test |
PN Landu |
451125 0544 087 |
No record of any application having been received by SASSA |
AE Lee |
500919 0209 086 |
In receipt of grant for older persons since 2011 |
MV Limapi |
461213 0537 085 |
In receipt of grant for older persons at a reduced amount because of application of means test since 2016 |
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Approved by the Minister on
Date……………………….
19 November 2018 - NW3286
Mathys, Ms L to ask the Minister of Public Works
Whether (a) his department and/or (b) entities reporting to him 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:
In respect of the Department of Public Works:
(a) Yes, the National Department of Public Works awarded two contracts during the period 1 January 2009 to date to (a) Vox Telecommunications :
Contract 1:
(i) What service was provided? |
Supply of sound reinforcement |
|
(ii) What was the: |
aa) Value |
bb) Length of the tender/Contract |
R 263 063.86 |
Once off |
|
(iii) Who approved it |
Head of Quotations Unit |
|
(iv) Was it in line with all National Treasury and departmental procurement guidelines? |
Yes, a competitive quotation process was followed. |
Contract 2:
(i) What service was provided? |
Installation of projector and sound reinforcement |
|
(ii) What was the: |
aa) Value |
bb) Length of the tender/Contract |
R 497 852.89 |
Once off |
|
(iii) Who approved it |
Head of Quotations Unit |
|
(iv) Was it in line with all National Treasury and departmental procurement guidelines? |
Yes, a competitive quotation process was followed. |
b) In respect of the Entities reporting to the Department of Public Works:
- Agrément South Africa
The entity did not award any contracts and/or tenders to Vox Telecommunications during the period in question.
2. Construction Industry Development Board
(b) Names and details furnished |
Vox Telecommunications, Reg No: 2011/000797/07. |
|
(i) What service was provided? |
Web Hosting |
|
(ii) What was the: |
aa) Value |
bb) Length of the Tender/Contract |
No amount was paid as due to failure to deliver by the Service Provider |
The contract was terminated ( 2016) |
|
(iii) Who approved it |
Bid Adjudication committee |
|
(iv) Was it in line with all National Treasury and departmental procurement guidelines? |
Yes |
3. Council of the Built Environment
(b) Names and details furnished |
Data/Pro (Pty) Ltd T/A Vox Telecommunications in 2009 |
|
(v) What service was provided? |
Internet Service Provider (ISP) |
|
(vi) What was the: |
aa) Value |
bb) Length of the Tender/Contract |
R 351,770.85 |
2009 – 2016 |
|
(vii) Who approved it |
Accounting Authority |
|
(viii) Was it in line with all National Treasury and departmental procurement guidelines? |
Yes |
4. Independent Development Trust
The entity did not award any contracts and/or tenders to Vox Telecommunications during the period in question.
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 - NW3271
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
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Approved by the Minister on
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 - 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 |
||||||
|
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 - 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 - NW3294
Yako, Ms Y 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 |
NA Buwa |
441128 0453 080 |
In receipt of grant for older persons at a reduced amount since 2012 |
DE Bruin |
650325 0224 083 |
Was in receipt of a child support grant from 2006 until 2013, when it lapsed as it had not been collected for 3 consecutive months |
NF Doro |
411130 0230 084 |
In receipt of grant for older persons at reduced amount since 2017. Reduction in amount is as a result of application of means test |
NV Duba |
480417 0552 088 |
In receipt of grant for older persons since 2011 |
NC Dunga |
560119 0158 089 |
In receipt of grant for older persons at a reduced amount because of the application of the means test, since 2016 |
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19 November 2018 - NW3299
Paulsen, Mr N M 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 |
BE Malusi |
391019 0262 086 |
No record of any application having been lodged with SASSA |
P Maneli |
481229 0646 088 |
No record of any application having been lodged with SASSA |
E Mapoe |
570719 0175 080 |
No record of any application having been lodged with SASSA |
R N Masekwana |
450923 0545 085 |
Application for grant for older persons applied for in 2017 but refused as a result of the application of the means test |
TV Matchikwe |
370122 0218 085 |
No record of any application having been lodged with SASSA |
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Approved by the Minister on
Date……………………….
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 - NW3267
Mokoena, Mr L to ask the MINISTER OF ARTS AND CULTURE
Whether (a) his department and/or (b) entities reporting to him 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). My department did not award any tenders or contracts to the listed companies between 2009-2018.
(b). Of the 25 Public Entities reporting to my department, only four have contracted or awarded tenders to some of the companies as listed, namely; South African Heritage Resources Agency (SAHRA), The Market Theatre Foundation, South African State Theatre, and Robben Island Museum,
- SOUTH AFRICAN HERITAGE RESOURCES AGENCY
Company awarded |
(i) Service rendered |
(ii)(aa) Value |
(ii)(bb) Period |
(iii) Approval |
(iv) |
Vox Telecommunication |
Provision of Hosted Digital Communication System (VOIP) |
R1 391 904.16 |
period of 24 months |
2. MARKET THEATRE FOUNDATION
Company awarded |
(i) Service rendered |
(ii)(aa) Value |
(ii)(bb) Period |
(iii) Approval |
(iv) |
Vox Telecocommunication |
Services purchased from Vox include monthly ADSL line rental and web hosting |
R85 033,42 |
2012-2018 |
3. SOUTH AFRICAN STATE THEATRE
Company awarded |
(i) Service rendered |
(ii)(aa) Value |
(ii)(bb) Period |
(iii) Approval |
(iv) |
Vox Telecommunication |
Domain Hosting, 6MB data line, Static IP addresses and Firewall |
R85 287.58 |
12 Months Period-29 July 2016- 28 July 2017 |
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Office 365 Licence |
R259 795.41 |
12 Months period 01 September 2018- 31 August 2019 |
4. ROBBEN ISLAND MUSEUM
Company awarded |
(i) Service rendered |
(ii)(aa) Value |
(ii)(bb) Period |
(iii) Approval |
(iv) |
Vox Telecommunication |
Internet Services |
R244 213,49 |
01Apr-15 30 Sep-18 |
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Elgin Brown and Hamer |
Vessel Repairs (Including Parts |
R3 300 104,82 |
20-May-10 29- Mar-18 |
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