Questions and Replies
02 October 2018 - NW2454
Paulsen, Mr N M to ask the Minister of Science and Technology
What is the (a) name of each investing company that invested on land owned by (i) her department (ii) each entity reporting to her; and (b)(i) Nature (ii) value (iii) and length of each investment.
Reply:
Department |
a)(i) name of each investing company t hat invested on land |
b)(i) Nature of investments. |
b)(ii)) value investments. |
b)(iii) length of each investment. |
DST |
None |
None |
None |
None |
Entity |
a)(i) name of each investing company t hat invested on land |
b)(i) Nature of investments. |
b)(ii)) value investments. |
b)(iii) length of each investment. |
CSIR |
None |
None |
None |
None |
NRF |
None |
None |
None |
None |
SANSA |
None |
None |
None |
None |
HSRC |
None |
None |
None |
None |
TIA |
None |
None |
None |
None |
ASSAF |
None |
None |
None |
None |
02 October 2018 - NW2548
Dreyer, Ms AM to ask the Minister of Police
(1) Whether, with reference to his reply to question 1782 on 18 June 2018, and the fact that the Germiston Police Station has five sectors, he has found that the police station should have 80 visible police officers, in correlation with four members per shift per sector for four shifts; if not, how does he expect the police station to fulfil its requirement of two sector vehicles patrolling in each sector at all times; (2) with regard to the inevitability of police officers taking leave, including but not limited to family responsibility, sick leave, study leave, annual leave, what is the total number of additional visible police officers that the station must have in order to ensure that two vehicles per sector are patrolling at all times?
Reply:
(1) The Germiston Police Station is currently unable to fulfil the requirement of two vehicles per sector, due to a shortage of resources.
(2) The Germiston Police Station has five sectors with two members per sector and one vehicle, per sector, implying a total of 40 members. In order to fulfil the requirement of two vehicles, per sector, an additional 40 members are required.
Original signed LIEUTENANT GENERAL
PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONER: GAUTENG
OS DE LANGE
Date: 6 September 2018
36/1/4/1 (201800187)
NATIONAL ASSEMBLY
FOR WRITTEN REPLY
QUESTION 1782
DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 1JUNE2018!INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 19-20181
1782. Mrs A M Dreyer (DA) to ask the Minister of Police:
(1) What is the current (a) actual and (b) optimal number of police officers Involved with sector policing at the Germiston Police Station;
(2) by what date will the specified police station receive its full complement of sector police officers?
NW1939E
REPLY:
(1)(a)(b) and (2)
Police Station |
(1)(a) Actual |
(1)(b) Optimal (Ideal) |
(2) Date when full complement will be reached
|
Germiston Sector Policing
|
72 |
51 (+21) |
During the 2017/2018 financial year, seven students were allocated to the police station.
|
Reply to question 1782 recommended
GENERAL NATIONAL COMMISSIOER: SOUTH AFRICAN POLICE SERVICE
KJ SITOLE (SEOG)
Date: 2018-06—8
Reply to question 1782 approved/not approved
MINISTER OF PLICE?
BH CELE, MP
Date: 17/06/2018
02 October 2018 - NW2719
Groenewald, Dr PJ to ask the Minister of Police
(1) Whether the SA Police Service has searched any Russian ship for weapons of mass destruction under the Explosive Substances Act, Act 26 of 1956, and/or the Non-Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction, Act 87 of 1993; if so, what is the name of the ship; (2) whether any such material has been found in accordance with the specified two Acts; if so, what substances have been found; (3) whether any arrests have been made; if not, why not; if so, what number of arrests has been made; (4) whether he will make a statement on the matter?
Reply:
(1) Yes, it was a Russian cargo vessel.
(2) Yes, it was found that there were containers carrying explosives and the necessary permits were in place.
(3) No, the permits were available.
(4) No, the security of the countries and the vessel will be compromised, if a public statement is made to this effect.
Reply to question 2719 recommended,
GENERAL NATIONAL COMMISSIONER: SOUTH AFRICAN POLICE SERVICE
KJ SITOLE (SOEG)
Date: 2018-09-26
Reply to question 2719 approvecl
MINISTER OF POLICE
BH CELE, MP
Date: 01/10/2018
02 October 2018 - NW2420
Kohler-Barnard, Ms D to ask the Minister of Police
What disciplinary action was taken against the police officer who arrested a certain person (name and details furnished) on Friday 1 O August 2018 in Vanderbijlpark?
Reply:
According to the South African Police service's (SAPS) records, the person, whose name and details are provided, was never arrested, on 10 August 2018, in Vanderbi]lpark. No disciplinary action is, therefore, warranted.
Reply to question 2420 recommended/not recommended
GENERAL NATIONAL COMMISSIONER: SOUTH AFRICAN POLICE SREVICE
KJ SITOLE (SOEG)
Date: 2018-09-05
Reply to question 2420 approved
MINISTER OF POLICE
BH CELE, MP
Date: 01/10/2018
02 October 2018 - NW2314
Mhlongo, Mr P to ask the Minister of Police
(a) What number of labour disputes are currently being faced by (i) his department and (ii) the entities reporting to him, (b) what is the cause of each dispute, (c) what is the nature of each dispute and (d) on what date was each dispute (i) reported and (ii) resolved; (2) (a)(i) what number of employees have been dismissed by his department in the past five years and (ii) for what reason was each employee dismissed and (b)(i) what number of the specified employees were paid severance packages and (ii) what was the monetary value of each severance package?
Reply:
(2) (a)(i) What number of employees have been dismissed by his department in the past five years: total = 1172
(a)(ii) for what reason was each employee dismissed:
Loss of state firearm |
13 |
Murder |
78 |
Attempted Murder |
61 |
Rape |
29 |
Attempted Rape |
1 |
Reckless driving |
4 |
Theft |
191 |
Fraud |
93 |
Corruption |
230 |
Kidnapping |
18 |
Robbery |
15 |
Armed robbery |
45 |
Aiding an escapee |
14 |
Extortion |
10 |
Assault |
60 |
Bribery |
10 |
House breaking |
5 |
Failing to comply with lawful instruction |
23 |
Sexual harassment |
14 |
Defeating the ends of justice |
97 |
Car hijacking |
13 |
Absent from work without permission |
71 |
Domestic violence |
14 |
Racism |
3 |
Forgery |
3 |
Burglary |
2 |
Dealing in Dagga |
24 |
Unauthorised use of state property |
11 |
Possession of stolen property |
23 |
Total |
1191 |
Note: 1 Member may have more than 1 sanction |
2. (b)(i) what number of the specified employees were paid severance packages, and None.
(ii) what was the monetary value of each severance package? Not applicable.
, LIEUTENANT GENERAL
ISIONAL COMMISSIONER: PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT
L NTSHIEA
Date:
Agree with reply to question 2314
DEP
BC MGWENY
LIEUTENANT GENERAL COMMISSIONER: HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Date: x e \
DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 17 AUGUST 2018
(INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 23-2018)
Agree with reply to question 2314
GENERAL
AFRICAN POLICE SERVICE
Date:
Reply to question 2314 approved/
MINISTER OF POLICE BH CELE (MP)
02 October 2018 - NW2278
Hugo, Mr RT to ask the Minister of Basic Education
What (a) amount in funding did her department allocate to eradicate pit latrine toilets at schools in each province (i) in each of the past three financial years and (ii) since 1 April 2018 and (b) number of schools in each province still make use of pit latrine toilets as at the latest specified date for which information is available?
Reply:
(a)(i)(ii). The DBE does not allocate funding for specific sub programmes on the provincial infrastructure programme funded through the Education Infrastructure Grant and the equitable share. Provinces are allocated funding based on approved User Asset Management Plans and PED’s allocate funding to sub programmes. On the ASIDI programme, the table below indicates the budget allocated to sanitation projects per province.
Table 1: ASIDI Expenditure on sanitation projects.
Province |
2015/2016 |
2016/2017 |
2017/2018 |
2018/2019 |
EC |
R62,330,603 |
R59,606,644 |
R65,180,090 |
R58,576,264 |
FS |
|
|
R9,767,708 |
|
KZN |
R35,381,425 |
R49,221,256 |
R23,747,468 |
R1,302,244 |
LIM |
R10,361,152 |
R84,688,051 |
R251,509,822 |
R62,851,525 |
MPU |
R26,972,511 |
R79,970,983 |
R1,779,464 |
|
(blank) |
|
|
|
|
Grand Total |
R135,045,691 |
R273,486,934 |
R351,984,552 |
R122,730,033 |
Table 2: ASIDI Allocation to sanitation in the current financial year
Row Labels |
Planned Expenditure 2018/2019 |
EC |
R803,270,651 |
KZN |
R50,339,526 |
LIM |
R297,844,277 |
Grand Total |
R1,151,454,454 |
(b)The table below indicates the number of schools with pit latrines that are not in the current year’s project plans. This is as per the sanitation audit conducted in May/June 2018.
Table 3: Schools with pit latrines.
Schools with pit latrines ONLY and Unacceptable sanitation |
School with proper sanitation but pits not demolished |
|
Eastern Cape |
1598 |
323 |
Free State |
156 |
42 |
Gauteng |
0 |
5 |
KwaZulu Natal |
1365 |
1477 |
Limpopo |
507 |
853 |
Mpumalanga |
127 |
278 |
North West |
145 |
47 |
Northern Cape |
0 |
15 |
Western Cape |
0 |
0 |
TOTALS |
3898 |
3040 |
02 October 2018 - NW2663
Waters, Mr M to ask the Minister of Police
Whether, with reference to his reply to question 1781 on 18 June 2018, and in view of the fact that the Elsburg Police Station has three sectors, he has found that the optimal number of police officers for visible policing should actually be 48, in correlation with four members per shift per sector for four shifts; if not, how can the specified police station be expected to fulfil its requirement of two sector vehicles patrolling each sector at all times; (2) given the inevitability of police officers taking leave, including but not limited to family responsibility leave, sick leave, study leave and annual leave, what number of additional police officers for visible policing should the police station have in order to ensure that two vehicles per sector are patrolling at all times?
Reply:
1. The Elsburg Police Station is currently unable to fulfil the requirement of two vehicles, per sector, due to a shortage of resources.
2. The Elsburg Police Station consists of three sectors, with two members, per sector, per shift and one vehicle. In order to fulfil the requirement of two vehicles, per sector, to patrol at all times, the following additional resources are required:
Additional Requirements |
|
Personnel |
6 |
Vehicles |
3 |
Original signed MAJOR GENERAL I/PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONER: GAUTENG NL NAPO
Date: 11 September 2018
Reply to question 2663 recommended/ d
GENERAL AFRICAN POLICE SERVICE
Date: 018 0t
Reply to question 2663 approved/
MINISTER OF POLICE BH CELE, MP
Date:
- NATIONAL ASSEMBLY
36/1/4/1(201800186)
FOR WRITTEN REPLY
QUESTION 1781
DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 1 JUNE 2018 (INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 19-2018)
178'l. Mrs A M Dreyer (DA) to ask the Minister of Police:
-
- What is the current (a) actual and (b) optimal number of police officers involVed with sector policing at the Elsburg Police Station;
-
- by what date will the specified police station receive its full complement of sector police officers?
NW1938E
REPLY:
(1)(a)(b) and (2)
Police Station |
(1)(a) Actual |
(1)(b) Optimal (Ideal) |
(2) Date when full complement will be reached |
Elsburg Sector Policing |
31 |
23 (+8) |
During the 2017/2018 financial year, no students were allocated to the police station. |
Repty to question 1781 recommended/
KJ LE (SOEG) Date: , .0,- 18
GENERAL TH AFRICAN POLICE SERVICE
Reply to question 1781 approved/not approved
MINISTER OF POLICE BH CELE, MP
Date:
02 October 2018 - NW2106
Khanyile, Ms AT to ask the Minister of Basic Education
With reference to her reply to question 134 on 28 February 2018, has she received the outstanding information from the Eastern Cape?
Reply:
The response is in response to National Assembly Question 880. The question is attached for ANNEXURE A ease of reference. The response to NA 880 was without a response from Eastern Cape and as a result a number of follow ups were made with NA 2106 being the last. The response to NA 880 and subsequent follow-up questions is attached as ANNEXURE B
a) (i) 995 (ii) 1187
b) See attached list (ANNEXURE B)
c) Small and non-viable
d) See attached list (ANNEXURE B)
e) See attached list (ANNEXURE B)
f) See attached list (ANNEXURE B)
g) See attached list (ANNEXURE B)
ANNEXURE A
NATIONAL ASSEMBLY
WRITTEN REPLY
QUESTION 880
DATE OF PUBLICATION OF INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 31/03/2017
INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 12/2017
880. Ms N I Tarabella Marchesi (DA) to ask the Minister of Basic Education:
(1) With reference to her department’s presentation to the Portfolio Committee on Basic Education on 7 March 2017, (a) how many schools are due to be (i) closed and (ii) merged with other schools in each province, (b) what is the name of each of the specified schools, (c) what is the reason in each case, (d) to which school(s) will the affected pupils be transferred, (e) what is the timeline in each case, (f) what arrangements will be made to transport the affected learners to the specified school(s) and (g) what additional resources will be allocated to such schools, including educators, infrastructure and learning and teaching support materials;
(2) did any consultation with stakeholders take place in each case; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details in each case? NW946E
RESPONSE:
1. (a) – (e) The Department has forwarded the question to the Provincial Education Departments and is awaiting the response. The response will be forwarded as soon as the Department receives it.
(f) As part of the process of rationalisation, merging and closing of schools, learners who will need to be transported from their current schools to the host school are identified, the routes finalised and approved. These are then factored into the transport plan that is submitted to the Department of Transport for the transportation of these learners.
(g) The LTSM resources of the closed school are transferred to the host school that has been identified to accommodate the learners from both schools that are merged. Where there are shortages, additional orders are placed to ensure the requisite LTSM resources are supplied to the school.
However, it must be noted that provisioning of educators at receiving schools is in terms of the post provisioning norms, which takes into account the number of learners as one of the factors.
2. The Department has forwarded the question to the Provincial Education Departments and is awaiting the response. The response will be forwarded as soon as the Department receives it.
02 October 2018 - NW2583
Paulsen, Mr N M to ask the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and FisheriesQUESTION
(1) (a) What is the total number of (i) deputy directors-general and (ii) chief directors that are employed in (aa) an acting and (bb) a permanent capacity in his department and (b) what is the total number of women in each case; (2) (a) what is the total number of (i) chief executive officers and (ii) directors of each entity reporting to him and (b) what is the total number of women in each case? NW2873E
Reply:
(1) (a)
DAFF
(1) (a) Total number |
|||||||
(i) DDGs |
(ii) CDs |
(i) DDGs |
(ii) CDs |
||||
(aa) Acting capacity |
(aa) Acting capacity |
(bb) Permanent capacity |
(bb) Permanent capacity |
||||
*Total |
(b) Women |
*Total |
(b) Women |
*Total |
(b) Women |
*Total |
(b) Women |
1 (12/9-20/9) |
0 |
3 |
1 |
6 |
1 |
21 |
15 |
* Men and women
(2) (a)
ARC
(2) (a) Total number |
|||
(i) Chief Executive Officers |
(ii) Directors |
||
*Total |
(b) Women |
*Total |
(b) Women |
1 |
0 |
21 |
8 |
* Men and women
NAMC
(2) (a) Total number |
|||
(i) Chief Executive Officers |
(ii) Directors |
||
*Total |
(b) Women |
*Total |
(b) Women |
1 |
0 |
8 |
4 |
* Men and women
PPECB
(2) (a) Total number |
|||
(i) Chief Executive Officers |
(ii) Directors |
||
*Total |
(b) Women |
*Total |
(b) Women |
1 |
0 |
4 |
2 |
* Men and women
OBP
(2) (a) Total number |
|||
(i) Chief Executive Officers |
(ii) Directors |
||
*Total |
(b) Women |
*Total |
(b) Women |
1 (Acting) |
0 |
6 |
3 |
* Men and women
MLRF – N/A as it does not have employees of its own
(2) (a) Total number |
|||
(i) Chief Executive Officers |
(ii) Directors |
||
*Total |
(b) Women |
*Total |
(b) Women |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
* Men and women
02 October 2018 - NW2547
Dreyer, Ms AM to ask the Minister of Police
(1) Whether, with reference to his reply to question 1787 on 18 June 2018, and in view of the fact that the Edenvale Police Station has four sectors, he has found that the optimal number of visible police officers should actually be 64, in correlation with four members per shift per sector for four shifts; if not, how can the specified police station be expected to fulfil its requirement of two sector vehicles patrolling each sector at all times; (2) given the inevitability of police officers taking leave, including but not limited to family responsibility leave, sick leave, study leave and annual leave, what number of additional visible police officers the police station must have in order to ensure that two vehicles per sector are patrolling at all times? NW2836E
Reply:
(1) The Edenvale SAPS is currently unable to fulfil the requirement of two vehicles per sector, due to a shortage of resources.
(2) The Edenvale Police Station has four sectors. One vehicle and two members are deployed, per sector, per shift, implying a total of 32 members. In order to fulfil the requirement of two vehicles per sector, an additional 32 members are required.
PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONER: GAUTENG
OS DE LANGE
Date: 6 September 2018
Reply to question 2547 recommended
GENERAL NATIONAL COMMISSIONER: SOUTH AFRICAN POLICE SREVICE
KJ SITOLE (SOEG)
Date: 2018-09-26
Reply to question 2547 approved
MINISTER OF POLICE
BH CELE, MP
Date: 01/10/2018
Please find here: Question 1787
02 October 2018 - NW2727
Alberts, Mr ADW to ask the Minister of Basic Education
(1)What number of employees in her department at each post level are currently suspended on full salary; (2) what number of the specified employees at each post level has currently been suspended for (a) less than 60 days, (b) 60 to 90 days, (c) 90 to 120 days and (d) longer than 120 days; (3) what is the total cost attached to the days of service lost in each specified case?
Reply:
1. Currently, there are no officials suspended in the DBE
2. (a) There are no officials suspended for less than 60 days.
(b) There are no officials suspended for 60 to 90 days.
(c) There are no officials suspended for 90 to 110 days.
(d) There are no officials suspended for longer than 120 days.
3. Not applicable
01 October 2018 - NW2712
Mathys, Ms L to ask the Minister of Public Works
What amount has been spent by his department on upgrades to the homes of the (a) President, Mr M C Ramaphosa and (b) Deputy President, Mr D D Mabuza, since they took office in February 2018?
Reply:
a) The Department of Public Works has refurbished the official residence of the President of the Republic of South Africa, namely Mahlamba-Ndlopfu, which entails repairs to the following:
- the leaking roof, including gutters and down pipes;
- internal and external paintwork to walls, including areas where water damages were identified;
- ailing existing plumbing systems;
- faulty electrical systems, including the existing security system.
The total cost for the repairs was R7 314 514, 48. No works were registered for the in Cape Town Presidential residence.
b) The Department has conducted repairs to the existing security system, including the faulty electrical system at O.R Tambo House, the official residence of the Deputy President of the Republic. The cost of the repairs amounted to R856 000, 00. No works were registered at the Cape Town official residence of the Deputy President.
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01 October 2018 - NW2641
Van Der Walt, Ms D to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation
With regard to the plan of his department to build the Nwamitwa Dam downstream of the confluence of the Greater Letaba and Nwanedzi Rivers, (a) on what date was the dam planned, (b) what will be the height of the dam wall, (c) what will be the capacity of water, in cubic metres, to be stored, (d) on what date will the project (i) start and (ii) be completed, (e) what will be the total cost for the project, (f) what is the total number of jobs that will be created through the project, (g) for what period has the project been delayed and (h) what are the reasons for the delay of the specified project?
Reply:
(a) The first major study undertaken for this area was the Letaba River Basin Study in 1985 (DWAF,1990), which comprised the collection and analysis of all available data on water availability and use, as well as estimates of future water requirements and assessments of potential future water resource developments. This was followed by a Pre-feasibility Study (DWAF, 1994), which was completed in 1994. The focus of the Pre-feasibility Study was the complete updating of the hydrology of the Basin. The next study undertaken was a Feasibility Study of the Development and Management Options (DWAF, 1998), which was completed in 1998.
(b) The Dam Height (Above river bed) 34 m and 43.5 m (Above estimated lowest foundation).
(c) It is envisaged that a dam at the Nwamitwa site would have a storage capacity of 187 million m3 and will increase the firm yield from the river system for domestic use by 14 million m3 per annum.
(d)(i) We plan to appoint the Contractors for the roads and advanced works in March 2020 and the appointment of the Contractor for the Construction of Dam in March 2022. This is purely subject to the availability of funding and finalisation of certain land matters.
(d)(ii) The estimated project completion date is in 2026.
(e) Current Estimated cost of the project is R4 650 000 000.
(f) Total jobs to be created will be determined on finalisation of the procurement strategy on the project.
(g) The project has been delayed by five (5) years.
(h) Insufficient funding for project implementation.
01 October 2018 - NW2522
Figg, Mr MJ to ask the Minister of Public Works
Whether a dolomite risk management programme has been put in place in Gauteng; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
Yes, the dolomite risk management programme in the Department of Public Works is in place. Due to a considerable amount of assets built on dolomite land, the department has established a Dolomite Risk Management Unit (DRMU), which is mandated to monitor the dolomitic conditions of these areas. The DRMU is, among others, responsible for monitoring the department’s facilities constructed on dolomite land, to classify the dolomitic status for every greenfield and brownfield project and to monitor the designs and construction of projects executed on land underlain by dolomite formations to ensure compliance with standards and specifications.
The DRMU has a full time Dolomite Specialist Consultant appointed for a period of three years, whose tasks comprise of the monitoring and investigation of reported and urgent dolomite incidences. The consultant is also responsible for surveying and conducting integrity inspections of current infrastructure (especially wet services) to ensure that deteriorated infrastructure with a high likelihood of causing subsidence and sinkholes is proactively replaced. The Department is also in a process of finalising the appointment of an emergency contractor (after the previous contract had expired in the previous financial year), who will assist in addressing emergency dolomite-related requests. In the previous financial year, a total of R2.2 million was spent on dolomite-related professional consultancy fees for monitoring, investigations, and issuing of technical specifications for the repair of already occurred and reported dolomite incidences. This represents 93% of the R2.4 million allocation for the 2017/2018 financial year. A total of R118 million was spent on preventative and remedial dolomite capital and maintenance projects. This represents 105% of the R112 million allocation for the 2017/2018 financial year.
In the current financial year, a total of R127 million has been allocated for dolomite related projects and services, which include the professional consultancy services for the specialist consultant, emergency construction services, and preventative capital projects. About R55 million of this allocation has already been spent. Most of the preventative projects are concentrated in the City of Tshwane area covering Thaba Tshwane, Centurion, Waterkloof and Swartkop. There are however, other projects implemented across the Gauteng Province, which include Lenasia (Westonaria), Katlehong (Ekurhuleni), Olifantsfontein (Ekurhuleni), Carletonville (Merafong), KwaThema (Ekurhuleni), Protea (Johannesburg) and Dobsonville (Johannesburg). In the coming financial year of 2018/2019, the department is planning on continuing to strengthen its dolomite risk management programme by, among others, strengthening the DRMU through the recruitment of suitably qualified and experienced persons to carry-out the mandate of the unit, and prioritisation of more preventative capital and maintenance projects with more focus on the Thaba Tshwane and Centurion areas.
01 October 2018 - NW2521
Figg, Mr MJ to ask the Minister of Public Works
What was the total (a) cost for administering his department’s receipts in the (i) 2016-17 and (ii) 2017-18 financial years and (b) amount received in receipts in each case?
Reply:
a) The costs for the administration of receipts/revenue are limited to the salary of the cashier, and below are the costs per financial year:
- 2016/17 - R325 869.00
- 2017/18 - R335 916.00
In addition to receipt/revenue management for the Department, the cashier is responsible for the following functions:
- management of the petty cash - Giving out the petty cash, reconciliation, replenishment and safe-keeping thereof;
- receiving and safekeeping cash, issuing of receipts, reconciliation and safe-keeping of the cash;
- deposit cash received into the Department’s bank account;
- capturing of sundry payments;
- updating of the Reapatela system (30 days payment monitoring system).
b) The following amounts were received per financial year:
2016/17 = R14.608 million, calculated as follows:
R’000 |
|
Sales of goods and services other than capital assets |
1 261 |
Interest |
12 361 |
Sales of capital assets |
70 |
Transactions in financial assets and liabilities |
916 |
Departmental revenue collected |
14 608 |
2017/18 = R10.358 million, calculated as follows:
R’000 |
|
Sales of goods and services other than capital assets |
295 |
Interest |
8 498 |
Transactions in financial assets and liabilities |
1 565 |
Departmental revenue collected |
10 358 |
01 October 2018 - NW2452
Mathys, Ms L to ask the Minister of Public Works
What is the (a) name of each investing company that has invested on land owned by (i) his department and (ii) each entity reporting to him and (b)(i) nature, (ii) value and (iii) length of each investment?
Reply:
a) (i) and (b) (i), (ii) and (iii):
The Department of Public Works currently has no method of calculating or quantifying the amount of investments into its properties by private parties/tenants nor does it have a record of all the parties who have invested in State-owned properties.
This question is very much appreciated, because now I will urge that consideration be made to ensure all future letting out agreements with private parties to state, in detail, the investor details, the investment plan, as well as the proposed investment amount.
Nevertheless, the Departments’ Acquisition and Disposal Framework requires all applicants who wish to lease a State-owned property to submit a business proposal detailing the intended capital expenditure on the required property.
b) (ii) Response on the Entities reporting to the Department of Public Works:
and (b) (i), (ii) and (iii)
Name of the Entity |
(a) name of each investing company that has invested on land owned by |
(ii) each entity reporting to him |
(b)(i) nature |
(ii) value |
(iii) length of each investment |
Agremént South Africa |
None / Not applicable |
None / Not applicable |
None / Not applicable |
None / Not applicable |
None / Not applicable |
Council for the Built Environment |
None / Not applicable |
None / Not applicable |
None / Not applicable |
None / Not applicable |
|
Construction Industry Development Board |
None / Not applicable |
None / Not applicable |
None / Not applicable |
None / Not applicable |
None / Not applicable |
Independent Development Trust |
The land is not leased out. |
None / Not applicable |
None / Not applicable |
None / Not applicable |
None / Not applicable |
01 October 2018 - NW2714
Paulsen, Mr N M to ask the Minister of Science and Technology
Whether her department is funding any research into renewable energy, block chain, and water saving; if so, what (a) is the total amount of the funding in each case and (b) are the relevant details of each research?
Reply:
(1) Block Chain is supported by the DST through research projects and human capital development. The total funding provided is R550 000.00 with the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) spending R4 081 800.00 of their Parliamentary Grant on the application and understanding of blockchain and the wider distributed ledger technologies.
(2) Details of the research:
Between 2011 and 2017, the DST funded a human capacity development programme in Information Security. The programme funded mostly MSc and PhD candidates. Amongst the students funded were two MSc candidates who completed their studies in 2016, and their areas of research were related to the Blockchain, i.e.
(2.1) A study of the Blockchain involving its application to the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) was conducted. The study assessed how the Blockchain functions and also assessed the application of the Blockchain to other systems other than cryptocurrencies, e.g. electronic voting, smart contracts, and intellectual property rights.
(2.2) On 19-20 July 2018, the DST through the Office of Digital Advantage (ODA), hosted a workshop that looked at Blockchain beyond its application in crypto-currencies. The workshop pulled together SMEs, and other role players. The long-term aim is to stimulate innovations for socio-economic benefits of distributed ledger technologies (DL Ts) and Blockchain technology in areas such as public health, agriculture, food safety/security, energy availability, environmental management etc. The DST, ODA and the CSIR are working on a concept to further unpack this work whose funding will extend beyond the CSIR.
(3) Renewable Energy initiatives supported by the DST amounts to R167 million (2018/19) that is split amongst the following interventions:
(3.1) Solar energy and Wind energy technologies - R27 million per annum;
(3.2) Bio-energy - R14 million per annum (algae based, lignocellulose based and decision support tools - R7 million and Research Chairs - R7 million);
(3. 3) Energy storage (to support performance of alternative/renewable energy) - R 15 million per annum; and
(3.4) Hydrogen and fuel cell technologies - R96 million per annum.
(4) The above mentioned investments are made in support of broader government initiatives in support of the National Development Plan, energy security and access (Integrated Resource Plan) with the intent of diversifying South Africa's energy portfolio (Integrated Energy Plan). The different focal areas have specific strategic plans articulating the desired outcomes.
(5) Water savings initiatives supported by the DST amounts to R2 540 000.00.
This includes demonstration projects and post-graduate research.
(6) Details of the demonstrations and post-graduate research:
(6.1) The DST through the Water Research Commission conducted a study into Water Efficiency for R200 000.00. The main finding in relation to non-revenue water and broader efficiency is that it is a highly mature and well invested RDI area in SA The major challenges lie in the implementation of recommendations by government (particularly at municipalities). In our view, water reuse needs to be considered in relation to water savings as well.
(6.2) In addition the DST funded 3 post-graduate students to a total of R640 000.00 with a focus on water savings through the following projects: Economic Analysis of water recovery from flue gas: A South African Case Study, UWC; Water recovery from flue gas through membrane technology, UWC; Assessment of constructed wetlands for wastewater treatment and reuse, UKZN with one student focussed on agricultural water efficiency and savings.
(6.3) Three demonstration projects were conducted with the City of Johannesburg, who offered up test sites after a call to all municipalities to a total of R1.7 million. The City of Johannesburg not only provided test sites but also their staff to be trained on the technologies. The three technology demonstrations were for:
(6.3.1) Look.See Do, which is an augmented reality tool to assist technicians in municipalities to fix machinery. This can get around waiting for specialised technicians to fly out from Europe and elsewhere to assist with maintenance. The technician can assist the municipal technician through this tool without being physically present.
(6.3.2) Aquatrip is a technology that can assist with water leaks through detecting a drop in pressure, signifying a leak, and closing the valve in the pipe. This then alerts the consumer that there is a problem and the leak can be fixed and the valve reset, much like the trip switch on an electrical distribution board.
(6.3.3) Arumloo is a low flush toilet developed on Biomimicry principles.
The shape of the arum lily was the inspiration for the design of the toilet It allows for a complete flush to occur on 1.5 - 2.0 litres of water, which is significantly better than the current 6 litre flush of the smallest cistern.
01 October 2018 - NW2520
Figg, Mr MJ to ask the Minister of Public Works
(a) What amount did his department spend on operating leases for properties located in foreign territories (i) in each of the past five financial years and (ii) since 1 April 2018, (b) where is each property located, (c) what is the purpose of leasing each property and (d) from whom was each property leased?
Reply:
The Department of Public Works is not leasing any properties abroad. The function of providing accommodation for Government use in foreign territories was allocated to the then Department of Foreign Affairs in 1999, today known as the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO).
It is recommended that the question be directed to DIRCO for an accurate and comprehensive response in this regard.
(a), (b), (c) and (d) Fall away.
01 October 2018 - NW2442
Khawula, Ms MS to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation
What is the (a) name of each investing company that has invested on land owned by (i) his department and (ii) each entity reporting to him and (b)(i) nature, (ii) value and (iii) length of each investment?
Reply:
(a)(i) None.
(a)(ii) Refer to the table below for responses from entities.
(a)(ii) |
(b)(i) |
(b)(ii) |
(b)(iii) |
Amatola Water |
None |
None |
None |
Bloem Water |
None |
None |
None |
Lepelle Northern Water |
None |
None |
None |
Magalies Water |
None |
None |
None |
Mhlathuze Water |
None |
None |
None |
Overberg Water Investing private parties:- Transnet, Telkom, MTN and Vodacom |
Transnet: Rent income for access to the servitude land of Overberg Water. |
Transnet: R45 265.65 pa (annual escalation of 8%) |
Transnet: Area 338 hectares – Indefinitely but based on a five-year review basis |
Telkom: Rent income for access to the servitude land of Overberg Water. |
Telkom: R51 757.49 pa (annual escalation of 8%) |
Telkom: Area 224 hectares – Indefinitely but based on a five-year review basis |
|
Vodacom: Rent income for access to the servitude land of Overberg Water. |
Vodacom: R40 528.38 pa (annual escalation of 10%) |
Vodacom: Area 262 hectares – Indefinitely but based on a five-year review basis |
|
MTN: Rent income for s to the servitude land of Overberg Water. |
MTN: R40 528.38 pa (annual escalation of 12.38%) |
MTN: Area 230.25 hectares - Indefinitely but based on a five year review basis |
|
Rand Water |
None |
None |
None |
Sedibeng Water |
None |
None |
None |
Umgeni Water |
Brookdale farm in Howick - Cattle Farming |
R19 835.92 |
200.0408 hectares. 5 Years Lease duration |
Doorenhoek farm (Pietermaritzburg) - Sugarcane Farming |
R18 163.11 |
297.4926 hectares. 10 Years Lease duration |
|
TCTA |
None |
None |
None |
WRC |
None |
None |
None |
01 October 2018 - NW2651
Purdon, Mr RK to ask the Minister of Environmental Affairs
(a) What is the name of each (i) organisation and/or (ii) association that her department met with regarding (aa) the sale of lion bone and (bb) lion hunting (aaa) in each of the past three financial years and (bbb) since 1 April 2018, (b) what format did each meeting take, (c) on what date did each meeting take place, (d) what is the name of each person who was present at each meeting and (e) what were the outcomes of each meeting?
Reply:
(a) (i) and/or (ii) (aa)
It is assumed that this question relates to the lion bone export quota allocation.
The decision on lion bone export quota arose from the 17th meeting of Parties to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), in 2016. The initial determination of the quota was in 2017, whereby an export quota of 800 skeletons (with or without skull) was determined. The quota was subsequently implemented as such.
As part of the quota determination, the Department conducted a meeting with various stakeholders as listed below:
- Provincial conservation departments
- South Africa Breeders Association
- NGO (anti sustainable use and pro sustainable use NGOs)
- Media
- Hunting organizations
- Lion bone traders
- Lion breeders
- Private individuals
(bb) Hunting of lions is regulated in terms of the National and Provincial legislations. Due to the fact that hunting permits are issued by the Members of Executive Council (MECs) at the Provincial level (regulation of hunting occurs at the Provincial level), the Department is not actively involved in decision making of hunting activities.
It is for this reason that the Department had not had a meeting with an organisation or association specifically regarding lion hunting in the past three financial years and since 1 April 2018.
(b) Presentations were made by the Department (as the CITES Management Authority) and the Chair of CITES Scientific Authority (South African National Biodiversity Institute – SANBI). Organisations who were willing to make presentations at the consultation meeting, were also afforded an opportunity to present (such as EWT, Linda Tucker Foundation and Save the Rhino). In addition, the meeting was open for discussions, the participants were given an opportunity to voice their views.
(c) On 17 January 2017 there was a meeting between the National Department of Environmental Affairs, Scientific Authority and relevant Provincial Departments. On 18 January 2017 there was a consultation session between all the organisations mentioned in (a)(aa) above and the Department, including the Scientific Authority.
(d) Please refer to the attached attendance register for both the meetings.
(e) The comments raised were considered when determining the 2017 and 2018 lion bone export quota. The decision on the quota was also communicated to the public.
The meeting on 17 January 2017 agreed that government stakeholders will provide comments. The wider stakeholder meeting on 18 January agreed to provide comments to the Department by 2 February 2017 and it was agreed that the Department forward those comments to the Scientific Authority for consideration in order to establish the quota.
It was therefore agreed that the Department will meet with the Scientific Authority by end of February 2017 and the quota be set by the beginning of March 2017.
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28 September 2018 - NW2769
Davis, Mr GR to ask the Minister of Energy
What are the reasons for the delays in the implementation in the next round of renewables in the 2018 Integrated Resource Plan?
Reply:
The draft IRP 2018 has been published for public comments. Procufement of additional capacity in line with the projections in the final IRP2O18 and in accordance with Section 34 of the Electricity Regulation Act will follow once the final IRP 2018 is approved by Cabinet.
28 September 2018 - NW2289
Mbhele, Mr ZN to ask the Minister of Police
With reference to the Reply ID question 2207 on 31 Qctober 2016, what Is the total number of (a) flying squads that were In operation In each province and (b) SA Police Service officers who were assigned to each specified flying squad (i) in the (aa) 2016-17 and (bb) 2017-18 financial years and (li) since April 2018?
Reply:
PROVINCE |
206/2017 (aa) |
2017/2018 (bb) |
1 April 2018 to date (ii)) |
|||
(a) Flying squad operational |
(b) Number of members at the Flying Squad |
(a) Flying squad operational |
(b) Number of members at the Flying Squad |
(a) Flying squad operational |
(b) Number of members at the Flying Squad |
|
Eastern Cape |
6 |
39 |
6 |
201 |
6 |
174 |
Free State |
4 |
191 |
4 |
194 |
4 |
188 |
Gauteng |
7 |
706 |
7 |
669 |
7 |
649 |
Limpopo |
3 |
129 |
3 |
124 |
3 |
127 |
KwaZulu-Natal |
2 |
49 |
2 |
50 |
2 |
47 |
Mpumalanga |
3 |
136 |
3 |
127 |
3 |
124 |
Northern Cape |
1 |
37 |
1 |
35 |
1 |
45 |
North West |
3 |
70 |
3 |
71 |
3 |
69 |
Western Cape |
1 |
192 |
1 |
178 |
1 |
188 |
|
30 |
1748 |
30 |
1649 |
30 |
1608 |
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Raply to question 226 approved/notappfeygd
28 September 2018 - NW2204
Dudley, Ms C to ask the Minister of Police
(1) In light of community concern and a wave of farm attacks, particularly the incidents that took place in July 2018 in Krugersdorp and other area, whet steps is he taking to Improve safety In rural areas; (2) whether combating farm attacks Is being priorities by his department; if not, why not; g so, (3) whether he Intends to consider the establishment of special units to combat farm attacks and murders; If not, why not; If so, What are the relevant details?
Reply:
1. The foIIowing policing actions are takan to address incidents of violence on farm and small holdings:
-
- Hot spots were identified where incidents occcur;
- Analysis of incidents to determine the trends and modus operandi,
- Operation to prevent crime conducted in hot spots;
- Increase patrols in hot spots;
- Visits to farms and small holdings;
- Simulation exercises to test the reaction capacity to incidents specifically on farms;
-
- Priority Committee meetings for Rural Safety are conducted on all levels;
- Capacity building sessions with Rural Sataty Corodinators are conducted on all levels; and
- Compliance inspection conducted at rural and rural/urban police stations.
2. Rural Safety and food security remains and will remain a priority for the South African Police Service. The status of the Implementation of the Rural Safety Strategy is an indicator in Programme 2: VisiblePolicing in the Annual Performance Plan (APP) at the South African Police Service for the current financial year (2018/2019). The progress of implementation at rural and rural/urban police stations is reported on a quarterly basis in the current APP.
A National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure (NATJOINTS) Rurat Safety Priority Committee consisting of all relevant internal and external role players to ensure that rural safety is managed in a coordinated and integrated manner is in a place for numerous yaars and is meeting quarterly. The latest meeting took place on 10 August 2018 and the recent tncidents of violence on farms and small holdings were a focus point of the meetlrig.
Priority Committees on Rural Safety is also in place on provincial, cluster and police station level to ensure that rural safety is also managed and coordinated on all levals.
3. The South African Police Service does not have a specialised rural safety unit and the reaction capacity towards all incidents is currently in place and resorts at police stations.The rapid reaction forces such as the Special Task Fore and the Tacticall Response Teams are situated in the Division: Operational Response Services and can be deployed to assist wlth violent incidents when there is a need.
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28 September 2018 - NW2768
Davis, Mr GR to ask the Minister of Energy
(1) With reference to his reply to question 2243 on 4 September 2018, what are the (a) names of the (i) two coal independent power pf0ducers (IPPs) that the Government contracted before the tabling of the draft 2018 Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) and (ii) shareholders of each of the lPPs and (b) values of the contracts awarded to each specified IPP; (2) what is the projected cost of including the lPPs in the 2018 IRP, (3) on what basis was the Minisferial Determination made to deviate from the low-cost scenario and to proceed with the procurement of electricity from the IPPs?
Reply:
Question 1:
On 12 December 2012, the Ministerial Determination for the procurement of 2500MW of coal fired plants was published. The Ministerial Determination was issued in terms of the 2010 - 2030 IRP. In line with the Determination, the Department released the Request For Proposals to procure the coal fired plants to the market in December 2014. The process of concluding the procurement process that began in December 2014 will conclude when the 2 projects sign Power Purchase Agreements ("PPAs") with the Buyer.
(a)
(i) Following the procurement process two (2) projects were announced as preferred bidders, namely Thabametsi Power Project (Thabametsi Project); and ACWA Power Khanyisa Thermal Power Project (Khanyisa Project). The 2 projects were awarded a total of 863MW of the 2500MW Determination.
(ii) The sponsor of Thabametsi Power Project is Marubeni Group and the rest of the other shareholders may not be disclosed, as the Department under the RFP committed not to disclose such information about the project. The Sponsor of the Khanyisa Project is ACWA Power, of which the same will apply in disclosing the information in relation to the remaining shareholders as mentioned above.
(b) Government does not provide money to the lPP’s, however lPP’s are required to raise their own capital to build the power plant. In the case of the two projects, they afe expected to faise approximately R40 billion to build the power plant, which will be paid for by the consumer through the tariff, as indicated in Question 2 below.
Question 2:
On the basis of assumed demand, the IRP 2018 indicates that the consumer will pay 1 9 cents/kwh more to the projected tariff of 119 cents/kwh by 2030, which equates to an estimated cumulative amount of R23 billion.
Question 3:
The two projects were procured prior to the release of the 2018 IRP in accofdance with the 2010 IRP. It is anticipated that the two projects will start generating baseload electricity from 2023
28 September 2018 - NW2593
Paulsen, Mr N M to ask the Minister of Science and Technology
1. What (a) is the total number of (i) deputy Directors-General and (ii) chief directors employed in (aa) an acting and (bb) a permanent capacity in her department and (b) what is the total number of women in each case; 2. what is the total number of (i) chief executive officers and (ii) directors of each entity reporting to the Minister and (b) what is the total number of women in each case.
Reply:
1. (a)(i) 6 Deputy Director-Generals (DDG)
(ii) 21 Chief Directors (CD)
(aa) 3 Acting Chief Directors (CD)
(bb) 18 permanent Chief Directors (CD)
(b) 11 females in each case (1 DDG and 10 CD)
2.
Entity |
(a)i Number of Chief Executive Officers |
(a)ii Number of directors of each entity reporting to the department |
(b) Number of women in each case |
CSIR |
01 |
06 |
04 |
NRF |
01 |
06 |
02 |
SANSA |
01 |
06 |
04 |
HSRC |
01 |
10 |
06 |
TIA |
01 |
05 |
03 |
Assaf |
None |
None |
None |
NACI |
01 |
None |
None |
The National Advisory Council on Innovation (NACI) is not a public entity. It is a Council, which is comprised of specialists that reports to CEO as secretariat to council. Currently the Council has an Acting CEO, who was seconded from the Department.
27 September 2018 - NW2686
Mokoena, Mr L to ask the Minister of Arts and Culture
What has he found to have been the causes of the delays in funding the Cape Town philharmonic orchestra? NW2978E
Reply:
Over the last few years, we have engaged the Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra and KwaZulu-Natal Philharmonic Orchestra around the issues of funding of Orchestras. Our point of departure is informed by the understanding that the resources allocated to us must be used prudently and spread fairly across the sector in the whole country.
For a few years in the past we used to fund the two Orchestras cited above. This was unfair practice.
We engaged them and inform them that this practices is unsustainable and unfair because it is only two provinces who are benefiting out of the nine.
We informed them that the Department of Arts and Culture has taken a decision to fund only a National Orchestra and the Cities in which the Orchestras are based will have to fund them.
To this extent out of their own volition, the City of Johannesburg decided to put aside an amount of 20 Million Rands (R20 Million) to fund the local Orchestra.
We call and encourage all the Cities and Provinces to fund their own Orchestras.
Of critical importance in this process is the transformation of the Orchestras to reflect the South African demographics. South Africans across the board must embrace and support them, however this support will come through when people feel the sense of ownership.
27 September 2018 - NW2403
Lees, Mr RA to ask the Minister of Public Enterprises
What are the details of (a) the number of times SA Airways (SAA) provided aircraft for the use of the President of the Republic, Mr MC Ramaphosa, since 15 February 2018, (b) routes flown on each occasion, (c) the number of passengers on each flight, (d) the (i) total cost and (ii) detailed breakdown of such cost of each flight and (e) the aircraft used for each flight; (2) Whether any of the specified flights took place without any passengers on board; if so, what are the relevant details; (3) Whether SAA provided any (a) cabin and/or flight crew for any of the specified flights; if so, what are the relevant details in each case; (4) Whether SAA made any changes to the configuration of any aircraft for any of the specified flights; if so, what are the relevant details in each case? NW2651E
Reply:
(1) – (4) The Department of Defence is responsible for President’s air travel, including logistical arrangements and costs, for both domestic and international official trips.
The Presidency assists with the logistical arrangements when the President travels commercially.
27 September 2018 - NW2611
Mokoena, Mr L to ask the Minister of Higher Education and Training
(1)Whether she has been informed of (a) the allegations and (b) the case that has been opened against the Chief Executive Officer and members of the board of the National Institute for the Humanities and Social Sciences; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, (2) has she instituted an investigation and/or followed up on the allegations and the case; if not, why; if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
1. (a) The Minister has received two letters containing allegations of maladministration and corruption against the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and the Board from NIHSS staff, as well as a whistle-blower.
(b) The Minister has not been made aware of any case opened against the CEO or the Board.
2. The Director-General on 20 August 2018 requested the Board of NIHSS to investigate the allegations mentioned above and provide a response to the Department on how they have been addressed. The response was received on 04 September 2018 and is currently being analysed. This response covers the allegations made by the staff and a whistle-blower. The Board has requested the CEO and Human Resource unit to respond to the allegations contained within the formal letter of collective grievance.
27 September 2018 - NW2737
Paulsen, Mr N M to ask the Minister of Science and Technology
1. Whether her department has any standing agreements and/or contracts with a certain person (Mr Melusi Ntuli), if not what is the position in this regard; if so,(a) when were the agreements and/or contracts signed and (b) what they for in each case?
Reply:
The Department of Science and Technology (DST) does not have any standing agreement with Mr Melusi Ntuli.
The DST is the custodian of the Grassroots Innovation Programme, which is implemented by the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) on behalf of the department. Mr Ntuli was a beneficiary to the programme. He concluded a Memorandum of Agreement with the CSIR on 29 November 2016 which was terminated on 21 July 2017, at his request.
Mr Ntuli has innovated the Chargeless Electric Engine, which is meant to be an alternative to the current piston and turbine engines. It has a PSDC motor that operates as the heart of the engine. The chargeless motor engine is also intended to be used in aircrafts and helicopter propulsion.
operates as the heart of the engine. The chargeless motor engine is also intended to be used in aircrafts and helicopter propulsion.
a) The Memorandum of Agreement between the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research and Mr Ntuli was signed on 29 November 2016 and was terminated on 21 July 2017.
b) The agreement between Mr Ntuli and the CSIR was concluded to assist Mr Ntuli's innovation, the chargeless electric engine, with a technology assistance package. The Grassroots Innovation Programme assists beneficiaries with the following;
-
- Product research and development with a subject matter expert at institutions of higher learning, science council and/ or technology transfer office;
- Product design and machining support through a technology station with machining expertise;
- Product electronic support through a technology stations with eleGtronics specific expertise;
- Product testing with testing and certification bodies to meet/comply with standards body;
- Intellectual Property protection of the innovation/ invention; and
- Marketing and profiling of the innovators and their innovations.
The assistance granted to Mr Ntuli through the programme is valued at R205 096.00 and covered the payment for design and machining expertise, provision of management development support and training as well as marketing and profiling his innovation.
27 September 2018 - NW2635
Wessels, Mr W to ask the Minister of Arts and Culture”
1. Has his department made an annual financial contribution to the Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra for the current financial year; if not, why not; if so, what was the amount of the contribution; 2. whether his department is still planning to make financial contribution to the orchestra; if so, (a) what is the expected amount and (b) when does his department expect to make such contribution; 3.Whether he will make a statement on the matter?
Reply:
Over the last few years, we have engaged the Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra and KwaZulu-Natal Philharmonic Orchestra around the issues of funding of Orchestras. Our point of departure is informed by the understanding that the resources allocated to us must be used prudently and spread fairly across the sector in the whole country.
For a few years in the past we used to fund the two Orchestras cited above. This was unfair practice.
We engaged them and inform them that this practices is unsustainable and unfair because it is only two provinces who are benefiting out of the nine.
We informed them that the Department of Arts and Culture has taken a decision to fund only a National Orchestra and the Cities in which the Orchestras are based will have to fund them.
To this extent out of their own volition, the City of Johannesburg decided to put aside an amount of 20 Million Rands (R20 Million) to fund the local Orchestra.
We call and encourage all the Cities and Provinces to fund their own Orchestras.
Of critical importance in this process is the transformation of the Orchestras to reflect the South African demographics. South Africans across the board must embrace and support them, however this support will come through when people feel the sense of ownership.
27 September 2018 - NW2607
Nolutshungu, Ms N to ask the Minister of Higher Education and Training
What are the names of all institutions of higher learning where (a) cleaning, (b) gardening, (c) catering and (d) security staff are insourced?
Reply:
The Department does not routinely collect information on the way in which services are managed at individual universities and the management thereof. The Department requested all universities to respond whether or not they have insourced cleaning, gardening, catering and security staff. The responses from universities are provided in the table below.
Institution |
(a) Cleaning |
(b) Gardening |
(c) Catering |
(d) Security staff |
1. Cape Peninsula University of Technology |
No response |
|||
2. University of Cape Town |
Insourced |
Insourced |
Insourced |
Insourced |
3. Central University of Technology |
Insourced |
Insourced |
Outsourced |
Insourced |
4. Durban University of Technology |
Outsourced |
Outsourced |
Outsourced |
Outsourced |
5. University of Fort Hare |
No response |
|||
6. University of the Free State |
No response |
|||
7. University of Johannesburg |
Insourced |
Insourced |
Outsourced |
Insourced |
8. University of Limpopo |
Outsourced |
Outsourced |
Outsourced |
Outsourced |
9. Mangosuthu University of Technology |
Outsourced |
Outsourced |
Outsourced |
Outsourced |
10. University of |
Insourced |
Insourced |
Outsourced (Insourcing will be done with effect from 1 January 2019) |
Outsourced University pays a subvention |
11. Nelson Mandela University |
Insourced |
Insourced |
Insourced |
Insourced |
12. North-West University |
Outsourced |
Outsourced |
Potch Campus Insourced: 19% Vaal Campus Insourced Mafikeng Campus: Outsourced |
Potch Campus Insourced: 59% Vaal Campus Outsourced Mafikeng Campus: Insourced: 9% |
13. University of Pretoria |
Insourced |
Insourced |
Insourced |
Insourced |
14. Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University |
Insourced |
Insourced |
Insourced |
Insourced |
15. Sol Plaatje University |
Insourced |
Insourced |
Outsourced University pays a subvention |
Insourcing in process and will commence on |
16. University of South Africa |
Insourced |
Insourcing underway |
Outsourced |
Insourced |
17. Stellenbosch University |
Outsourced |
Outsourced |
Outsourced |
Outsourced |
18. Tshwane University of Technology |
Insourced |
Insourced |
Outsourced |
Outsourced |
19. Vaal University of Technology |
Outsourced |
Outsourced |
Outsourced |
Outsourced |
20. University of Venda |
Insourced |
Insourced |
Insourced (except for student catering) |
Insourced |
21. Walter Sisulu University |
Outsourced: 90% |
Outsourced: 90% |
Insourced only for staff on Mthatha campus |
Outsourced: 95% |
22. University of the Western Cape |
Outsourced |
Outsourced |
Outsourced |
Outsourced |
23. University of the Witwatersrand |
No response |
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24. University of Zululand |
Insourced |
Insourced |
Outsourced |
Insourced |
26 September 2018 - NW2745
Ntlangwini, Ms EN to ask the Minister of Trade and Industry
(1)On what date was his department first made aware of G4S’s refusal to abide by its Broad-based Black Economic Empowerment (BBBEE) Employee Share Ownership Plan, whereby 13% of the company would be allocated to a G4S staff trust to comply with its BBBEE agreements, with employees becoming shareholders and being entitled to dividends after five years of uninterrupted service; (2) whether his department is investigating the matter; if so, (a) what is the status of the investigation and (b) on what date did the investigation start? NW3038E
Reply:
1. According to the Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Commission (“B-BBEE Commission”), some G4S employees visited its offices on 13 June 2017 for informal guidance and process to be undertaken on a matter where employees believed there may be a violation of the B-BBEE Act. The employees were advised to lodge a complaint and provide details of the issue for consideration by the B-BBEE Commission.
On 5 April 2018 following a media report on the G4S employee ownership scheme, the B-BBEE Commission decided to intervene on its own initiative in the absence of a complaint to gather details of the scheme to determine if the scheme is compliant to the B-BBEE Act. A letter was dispatched to G4S on 13 April 2018 requesting the entity to provide all relevant documents in relation to the trust and its B-BBEE status for the B-BBEE Commission to determine whether the scheme is compliant to the B-BBEE Act.
Pursuant to receipt of requested documents, a meeting was held on 21 June 2018 with representatives of G4S to obtain further clarity on the ownership structure of G4S in detail with specific focus on the employee trust as one of the reported black shareholders in the company. Further documents and information were received from G4S subsequent to the meeting.
Subsequent to the B-BBEE Commission’s intervention, the B-BBEE Commission received a formal complaint on 16 July 2018, which is being considered in terms of the B-BBEE regulations as part of this process. The matter is receiving attention and the B-BBEE Commission will communicate its decision regarding the matter in due course in the interest of the public.
2. According to the B-BBEE Commission, the matter is under consideration in line with regulation 15 of the B-BBEE Regulations, and the B-BBEE Commission is not in a position to communicate on this matter at this stage as this may prejudice the complaint process and the parties thereto.
25 September 2018 - NW2671
Hunsinger, Dr CH to ask the Minister of Transport
With reference to his reply to question 1040 on 4 May 2018, (a) on what date was the committee established, (b) who are the members of the committee, (c) who elected the members, (d) what number of meetings have been held to date and (e) on which date were these meetings held?
Reply:
a) The Committee is not yet established.
b) Refer to (a)
c) Refer to (a)
d) Refer to (a)
e) Refer to (a)
25 September 2018 - NW2213
Alberts, Mr ADW to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation
(1)Whether, with reference to a media statement issued on 8 May 2018 by the Inter-Ministerial Committee (IMC) on Nelson Mandela and Albertina Sisulu Centenary celebrations that the name of the Vanderkloof Dam in the Northern Cape is to be changed to the Nelson Mandela Dam, there are any plans to officially put such name change into effect; if so, when will this take place; (2) whether his department has taken note of the petitions against such name change by the residents of the Renosterberg Local Municipality within which the dam falls; if not, why not; (3) whether he will make a statement on the matter?
Reply:
(1) No, as a Minister of Water and Sanitation I do not have powers to change the name of the Vanderkloof Dam in Northern Cape. This power is vested in the Minister of Arts and Culture.
(2) No, the Department is not aware of a petition against such change by the Residents of the Renosterberg Local Municipality.
(3) No, as the Minister of Water and Sanitation I will not be making any statement.
25 September 2018 - NW2541
Hunsinger, Dr CH to ask the Minister of Transport
(a) What tenders have been (i) issued and (ii) awarded by SA National Roads Agency SOC Ltd in the past three financial years, (b) what were the reasons for the delay in awarding tenders in each instance, (c) to whom were they awarded, (d) what criteria was used to determine the winner of the tender in each case, (e) what was the value of the awarded tender in each case and (f) on what date did each tender (i) commence and (ii) conclude in each instance?
Reply:
The spreadsheet of information is attached with 3 tabs denoting the tender awards for different financial period.
25 September 2018 - NW2543
Hunsinger, Dr CH to ask the Minister of Transport
(a) How is his department or any of the entities reporting to him involved in the elections of the leadership of the SA National Taxi Council (SANTACO), (b) what reports have been provided to him and his department in this regard in the past three financial years, (c) what are the main achievements of SANTACO in the past three financial years and (d) how did his department or any of the entities reporting to him benefit from this?
Reply:
(a) How is his department or any of the entities reporting to him involved in the elections of the leadership of the SA National Taxi Council (SANTACO)?
Although government was involved in the establishment of SANTACO, the Department does not get involved in the election of its leadership. As a Section 21 company SANTACO is entitled to elect its own leadership independent from government.
(b) What reports have been provided to him and his department in this regard in the past three financial years?
Regarding the general administration of SANTACO, government committed to funding the organization to support the formalization of the taxi industry. In this regard, SANTACO submits a Business Plan at the beginning of each financial year and based on that, a Service Level Agreement is then entered between SANTACO and the Department to:
(i) Set milestones whereby funds are transferred upon achievement thereof; and
(ii) Require that reporting for expenditure monthly be in place and also that SANTACO provides audited financial statements in order to release funds for any new financial year.
(c) What are the main achievements of SANTACO in the past three financial years?
The rollout of the Hlokomela Programme/Campaign in all nine provinces has been a positive step in the right direction. The programme is aimed at reducing road accidents through checking and monitoring taxi vehicles, monitoring driver behavior and conditions as well as ensuring commuter wellness and safety. This is an ongoing programme by SANTACO to try and change the face of the taxi industry for the better.
(d) How did his Department or any of the entities reporting to him benefit from this?
Although progress has generally been slow, the biggest benefit for the Department, is the ability to engage with a formalized structure regarding any taxi related issues and allow the Department to utilize this platform for engagement with the industry at large.
25 September 2018 - NW2496
Mente-Nkuna, Ms NV to ask the Minister in the Presidency
1. What amount did Solomon Mahlangu’s gravestone cost 2. Which company received the contract to build the gravestone 3. What was the value of the contract 4. Who were the other bidders?
Reply:
a) The total cost of the Solomon Mahlangu tombstone was R128 200. The said amount covered:
- Refurbishing of the tombstone including re-polish and wright parts of the old stone
- Headstone with an addition of the book
- Monument
- Laser photo on the stone
- All granite border around the stone including stands, roofs and pillars
- Engraving
- Transportation
- Installation
2. Which company received the contract to build the gravestone
(a) Lomanthosi was a successful bidder
3. What was the value of the contract
(a) The total value of the procurement was R128 200.
4. Who were the other bidders?
a) Lomathonsi
b) Arise
c) Eventoption
25 September 2018 - NW2716
Nolutshungu, Ms N to ask the Minister of Transport
What number of mini-bus taxis are (a) currently operating on the country’s roads and (b) in each province?
Reply:
a) Currently operating on the country’s roads
In terms of approved operating licenses on our systems there are approximately 130, 996 mini-bus taxis:
b) In each Province:
The breakdown of mini-bus taxis operating in each province is as follows:
Province Name |
Number of mini-bus taxis in each Province |
1. Gauteng |
31519 |
2. Western Cape |
14012 |
3. KwaZulu-Natal |
27778 |
4. Limpopo |
10970 |
5. Mpumalanga |
15175 |
6. Eastern Cape |
12011 |
7. Free State |
7992 |
8. North West |
9709 |
9. Northern Cape |
1830 |
TOTAL |
130,996 |
25 September 2018 - NW2614
De Freitas, Mr MS to ask the Minister of Transport
With reference to his reply to question 457 on 8 March 2018, what (a) summary reports can be supplied by each province and (b) are the details of each report?
Reply:
a) Summary reports for each region indicating the number of maintenance events per region per sub-area of the asset for electrical, Perway (track) and Signal infrastructure.
b) Detail of the report: (planned = preventative maintenance jobs scheduled)
Perway / Track:
Electrical:
SIGNALS:
In Gauteng addressing faults occurring in the signal system has priority over planned maintenance.
25 September 2018 - NW2229
Brauteseth, Mr TJ to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation
Whether he has put any plans in place to provide water for (a) human and (b) livestock consumption in the eMaswazini community in the Okhahlamba Local Municipality in KwaZulu-Natal; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details of the specified plans?
Reply:
(1)(a) The Uthukela District Municipality (DM) is the Water Services Authority for the Uthukela District area including the Okhahlamba Local Municipal area and they are responsible for the provision of water services. The Uthukela DM has provided the following report on the availability of water in the area and their plans to provide access to water.
The following water sources are available in the area:
- A total of twenty eight (28) out of forty (40) boreholes are operational.
- Water is provided in Thunzini, Diepsloof, Emmaus and Ndiya areas.
- Water is provided through spring protections in the Mamfemfetheni area.
The Uthukela DM has the following plans to provide water:
No |
Findings on site |
Recommended action – Cost estimate |
1 |
The elevated tank next to the Emmaus rank - the rank was abandoned. The community is concerned that there is an individual that is using water from the elevated tank to wash cars. |
A - Install an isolation valve. B - The individual has connected onto the Municipal asset, Disconnect the illegal connection. |
2 |
Further up the road - KwaNgubane - it used to be a windmill. When it collapsed, the community bought a generator. The community was promised a supply of 10 houses per stand pipe. S28º517,3656, E 29º2228, 2792 |
Establish the capacity of the borehole – how many households can benefit. The Uthukela DM to upsize the production borehole and provide an elevated tank. Refurbish the existing water pipe (reticulation). |
3 |
In the vicinity of the Nkunzi mountain there is a spring in the forest. Consultants are busy with a plan for spring protection. |
Spring protection is necessary. Storage is required. Gravitate to the community, 500m to each side totalling 1km (1,5km). |
No |
Findings on site |
Recommended action – Cost estimate |
4 |
Esiqhingini (vicinity of Fisokuhle School) – the community has a hand pump (pitsi), and they are proposing a hand pump be converted to a production borehole, so that it can augment supply to Emmaus Hospital. |
Uthukela DM will provide an elevated tank and will connect onto the existing system, if the production borehole has sufficient yield. |
5 |
Ethunzini - production borehole - vandalised pump |
Refurbishment of the borehole, elevated tank, joins onto the existing line. |
6 |
Khwela - production borehole - the community collects money to pay for electricity. |
The community built their own pump house. The Uthukela DM needs to build an appropriate pump house and apply for electricity. Provide an elevated tank. |
7 |
Nyonyana High School - there is an existing spring that requires spring protection. |
Provide Spring protection, elevated tank. Drill and equip another production borehole for the other community. |
Ward 12 |
||
8 |
Epotshini - hand pump – the community is proposing an elevated tank to provide a gravity feed. |
As proposed. |
9 |
Egolokodo – the community is proposing a hand pump - DWS provided a borehole but did not provide a hand pump. S28º4929,316 E29º225, 2648 |
The Uthukela DM will provide a production borehole; storage will be in Epotshini. A break pressure tank will also be provided. |
10 |
Egolokodo behind the Emhlambozini community hall - spring protection is required because water is captured in a concrete ring. S28º4918,3864 E29º2154, 0072 |
Provide spring protection, fence the perimeter. Provide storage (JoJo tank). |
11 |
Egolokodo mountain spring - spring protection is required. |
An excavator will be utilized to assist with providing a suitable water source. The community will be requested to assist. |
12 |
Nyonyana upper area borehole. |
Uthukela DM will provide a production borehole an elevated storage tank and associated reticulation. |
13 |
Khwela borehole. |
Uthukela DM will provide a production borehole an elevated storage tank and associated reticulation. |
(1)(b) The Department of Agriculture and Rural Development is responsible for the provision of water for livestock production purposes.
25 September 2018 - NW1756
Maynier, Mr D to ask the Minister in the Presidency
Whether Statistics South Africa publishes data on the per capita gross domestic product; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
1. Stats SA does not publish per capita gross domestic estimates, as it can easily be calculated. It will consider including these estimates if a regular need for it is identified from its users. The South African Reserve Bank does, however, also publish these statistics annually, so they are in the public domain.
2. The gross domestic estimates are published in both current and real/volume terms. The relevant annual per capita details are as follows:
Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma, MP
Minister in the Presidency: Planning Monitoring and Evaluation
Date:
25 September 2018 - NW2615
De Freitas, Mr MS to ask the Minister of Transport
(a) What are the details of incidents of taxi violence that have been recorded (i) in each province, (ii) in each month in the past three financial years and (iii) since 1 January 2018, (b) for how long did each incident continue in each instance, (c) what were the reasons for each incident, (d) how were the incidents resolved in each case and (e) what is being done to reduce such incidents in future?
Reply:
a) Taxi conflicts and violence are handled by provinces because they are largely inter or intra provincial. Therefore, the information required is not readily available with the Department and has been requested from provinces since they are responsible for the coordination of land transport functions. The Department will, as soon as it receives these reports from provinces, submit a consolidated national response.
(i) to (iii) See a) above
b) See a) above
c) See a) above
d) See a) above
e) See a) above
25 September 2018 - NW2673
Bergman, Mr D to ask the Minister of Transport
(1)With regard to summons issued by the SA National Roads Agency Limited for outstanding e-toll fees (a) in the past three financial years and (b) since 1 January 2018, what number of summonses were (i) issued, (ii) served at the courts and (iii) served on defendants in each month; (2) (a) what number of the issued summonses were not served on a defendant in each month, but were attempts of service by the sheriff, (b) what were the main reasons for non-service of summonses, (c) what number of the served summonses were defended in each month and paid for or for which payment arrangements were made after receiving a summons and (d) what was the total amount (i) collected per month through this legal process and (ii) for legal fees and expenses paid to get the summonses issued and served?
Reply:
Status |
(a) |
||
2015/16 |
2016/17 |
2017/18 |
|
Summons Issued |
331 |
4 323 |
6 626 |
Summons Served at Court |
331 |
3 597 |
5 869 |
Summons Served on Defendants |
112 |
384 |
1 881 |
Defended Matters |
108 |
115 |
582 |
Return of Non-Service |
65 |
650 |
|
(b) Issued since 1 January 2018 month on month |
||||||||
Status |
Jan-18 |
Feb-18 |
Mar-18 |
Apr-18 |
May-18 |
Jun-18 |
Jul-18 |
Aug-18 |
(i) Summons Issued |
814 |
214 |
840 |
99 |
52 |
19 |
1 200 |
2 855 |
(ii) Summons Served at Court |
1 035 |
879 |
660 |
472 |
237 |
83 |
116 |
1 104 |
(iii) Summons Served on Defendants |
412 |
345 |
324 |
362 |
306 |
334 |
202 |
143 |
Defended Matters |
131 |
116 |
106 |
140 |
130 |
106 |
97 |
42 |
Return of Non-Service |
303 |
250 |
150 |
216 |
173 |
153 |
89 |
91 |
(2) (b) What were the main reasons for non-service of summonses
- Address insufficient
- Debtor unknown at given address
- Debtor left given address
- Premises Locked
(c) (i) above.
(b) (i) collected per month through this legal process
|
2016 |
2017 |
2018 |
Jan |
R236 905 |
R76 996 |
R69 060 |
Feb |
R82 871 |
R77 665 |
R127 963 |
Mar |
R1 212 475 |
R17 177 |
R593 658 |
Apr |
R2 702 325 |
R2 842 |
R89 738 |
May |
R1 968 279 |
R15 266 |
R456 480 |
Jun |
R287 597 |
R14 467 |
R236 623 |
Jul |
R234 872 |
R2 756 |
R77 384 |
Aug |
R189 849 |
R800 |
R798 425 |
Sep |
R297 390 |
R1 000 |
|
Oct |
R115 319 |
R881 |
|
Nov |
R171 901 |
R72 288 |
|
(b) The Contractor (ETC) incurred R4,6m on legal fees to date.
25 September 2018 - NW2209
Wessels, Mr W to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation
(1)Whether all municipalities in the Eastern Cape have water restrictions in place, in view of the current drought in the specified province; if not, (a) why not and (b) what are the details of the municipalities that are not enforcing water restrictions; (2) whether his department intends to implement water saving measures in the specified province; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details; (3) whether he will make a statement on the matter?
Reply:
(1) No, not all municipalities in the Eastern Cape Province have water restrictions, only those in the western side of the Province, where water resources are under severe threat due to the drought. The drought is most severe in the Sarah Baartman District Municipality (DM) and Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality (MM); and these are the only two municipalities to renew their ‘declaration of state of disaster’.
(1)(a) The Blue Crane Route and Sundays River Valley Local Municipalities (LMs) are not restricted as their water comes from the Gariep Dam on the Orange River via the Fish-Sundays River Scheme, which is not restricted. Municipalities on the Eastern side of the province received fairly good summer rains and their dams had recovered to levels not requiring water restrictions.
(1)(b) The Nelson Mandela Bay MM, Dr. Beyers Naude and Gamtoos Irrigation Board have been very diligent and have complied with the water restrictions, however Kouga, Koukamma, Makana and Ndlambe LMs are battling to achieve the required water restrictions and have recently introduced the severe actions of water rationing through water cuts during night hours. Joe Gqabi District Municipality (DM) also introduced water rationing through water cuts at night and is practiced in Burgersdorp and Lady Grey due to infrastructure constraints and vandalism. In Alfred Nzo DM, the towns of Mt. Ayliff, Mt. Frere and Ntabankulu also have water cuts at night due to high demand of illegal connection and low yields.
(2) Yes, the Department has implemented water saving measures in the Eastern Cape Province. Water Restrictions are implemented in accordance with the Drought Operating Rules for each dam / scheme affected by drought. The War-on-Leaks programme, which is meant to fix leaks and create awareness, has been rolled out and media and other awareness campaigns undertaken. The monthly Algoa Drought Monitoring Committee meetings between role-players, stakeholders and Departments have greatly aided communication and maintained focus to achieve the restrictions and water savings.
(3) Communication out there including this response is adequate.
25 September 2018 - NW2674
Bergman, Mr D to ask the Minister of Transport
With reference to summonses issued by the SA National Road Agency Limited (SANRAL) for outstanding e-toll fees in the past three financial years to date,(a)(i) who are the issuing attorneys for High Court matters and (ii) what is their location, (b)(i) who are the issuing attorneys for magistrates courts matters and (ii) what is their location, (c) how were the attorneys selected in each case, (d) what tender process was followed in each case and (e) what payment arrangements were reached between SANRAL and the issuing attorneys?
Reply:
a) (i) The issuing attorneys for High Court matters are Morris Fuller Williams Attorneys;
(ii) Morris Fuller Williams Attorneys are in Westville, Durban;
b) (i) The issuing attorneys for High Court matters are Morris Fuller Williams Attorneys;
(ii) Morris Fuller Williams Attorneys are in Westville, Durban;
c) The attorneys are selected by Electronic Toll Collection (Proprietary) Limited (ETC), the toll operator, for debt collection and the issuing of summonses, in relation to outstanding e-toll fees. According to ETC, MFW were selected in terms of their capacity, experience, rates and network of corresponding attorneys located all over the country.
d) The SANRAL tender that was advertised in relation to the design, build and operation of the toll system for the GFIP toll roads, included these functions/duties as part of the scope of the works to be performed by the successful service provider. ETC is the appointed service provider.
(e) SANRAL does not appoint the issuing attorneys, by that set forth above. Payment arrangements in respect of the issuing attorneys are part of the contractual terms between ETC and MFW.
21 September 2018 - NW2550
Purdon, Mr RK to ask the Minister of Environmental Affairs
With reference to the report (details furnished) that was provided to her by the Centre for Environmental Rights on 04 June 2018, (a) on what statutory grounds did she rely when she authorised two coal Independent Power Producers (IPPs) which will be two of the most greenhouse gas emission-intensive coal plants in the world to proceed with production contrary to the Government’s Nationally Determined Contribution under the Paris Agreement (details furnished), (b) what is her response to the claim that the coal plants are not needed and (c) what does authorising these coal IPPs mean for South Africa’s climate change policies and commitments under the Paris Agreement?
Reply:
a) Both, an official acting under delegated authority, and the Minister in general, exercise their powers in terms of sections 2, 24, 24E, 24K, 24N, 24O, respectively, of the National Environmental Management Act, 1998 and the Environmental Impact Assessment Regulations, when considering applications for environmental authorisations. There are no specific provisions that deal with climate change impact assessments per se, nor are guidelines currently available in respect of acceptable range, standards, or parameters against which the impacts of climate change can be measured.
In the absence of specific provisions that deal with climate change impact assessments, the Department also considered the Integrated Resource Plan for Electricity (‘IRP’) 2010-2030. The promulgated IRP 2010-2030 (2011) factors in an increase in generating capacity to meet future demand, incorporating provision for new coal-based generation, but with an emphasis on low-carbon energy sources, including nuclear power and renewables, to ensure that South Africa’s dependence on coal-based electricity generation is reduced. In line with this, the Independent Power Producers Procurement Program (IPPPP) has the mandate to procure energy from Independent Power Producers (IPP) aligned to the capacity allocated to different electricity generation sources in the IRP, including 2 500 MW from coal.
b) The cabinet approved Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) identified the preferred power generation mix required to meet expected electricity demand up to 2030. This includes a mix of power generation technologies to be pursued, including coal. The IRP was informed by, amongst other things, South Africa’s development priorities, cost of supply and demand balance required to meet the country’s electricity requirements.
c) South Africa’s Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) is contextualised within its national circumstances and priorities, which considers both development needs and climate change imperatives. The NDC further specifies that, “in the short-term (up to 2025), South Africa faces significant rigidity in its economy, and any policy-driven transition to a low carbon and climate resilient society must take into account and emphasise its overriding priority to address poverty, unemployment and inequality”. The NDC should therefore be understood in the context of these national circumstances and priorities. Emissions from the two coal IPPs are within the “Peak, Plateau and Decline” range - taking the timetable for the retirement of the current plants into account. Thus, the approval of these two coal IPPs does not lead to South Africa contravening its commitment to the Paris Agreement.
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21 September 2018 - NW2532
Steenkamp, Ms J to ask the Minister of Environmental Affairs
(1)Did Recycling and Economic Development of South Africa purchase two shredders (details furnished); if so, (a) are these units located at the Anglo American Mogalakwena open-pit platinum mine site and Ferrobank and (b) who currently owns the specified machines; (2) (a) were the machines ever sold and/or leased to any private individual or company and (b) has any contract to lease/own or operate the machines ever been awarded to any individual or company; if so, what are the relevant details in each case; (3) (a) will the Waste Bureau be disposing of the two assets, (b) who operates each of the machines and (c) was any contract to supply waste tyres awarded to the operator of each of these machines; if so, (i) what is the tonnage of waste tyres allocated to each operator and (ii) who pays the owner/operator of the machine located at Implats; (4) whether she has found that the supply and operation of the shredders are imposing restrictive trade and business practices to any new entrants to the off-the-road processing, thereby compromising their ability to commercialise processing and provide employment; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
(1) (a)
Yes
(b)
The machines are owned by Recycling and Economic Development Initiative of South Africa (REDISA) (in liquidation).
(2) (a)
The department has no knowledge of the machines ever being sold and/or leased to a private individual or company.
(b)
The Waste Bureau through its service providers operates these machines at Mogalakwena mine and Ferrobank.
(3) (a)
No, the machines are owned by REDISA (in liquidation) and are under the control of the liquidators.
(b)
Waste Bureau is contracted with Waste Beneficiation which is a company that was contracted previously by Redisa currently in the use of the equipment on its behalf at Mogalakwena mine, and with TMT Projects and Consultations (Pty) Ltd for the equipment at Ferrobank depot.
(c) the contract was entered with after approval by national treasury.
(i)
The contract with Mogalakwena mine is for a maximum of 10 800 tons. There is no set maximum for Ferrobank depot.
(ii)
The Waste Bureau pays operators.
(4) The operation of the shredders is not imposing any restrictive trade and business practices to new entrants. The Waste Bureau is mandated to collect post-levy Off The Road (OTR) waste tyres from wherever they are generated and divert them away from landfills. The OTR waste tyres, due to their extra-large size, require downsizing before transportation (some OTR tyres require abnormal load vehicles for transportation) and further on-processing. The current waste tyre recycling operations are not designed to handle OTR waste tyres, hence it is important to downsize in order for them to be recycled. The Waste Bureau is therefore shredding post-levy OTR waste tyres so that they can be transported and recycled. As stipulated in Waste Tyre Regulations 2017, the owners of pre-levy historical stockpiles are responsible for the abatement of these stockpiles, and private sector participants can approach and assist the owners with the abatement of these stockpiles without the involvement of the Waste Bureau.
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21 September 2018 - NW2687
Tshwaku, Mr M to ask the Minister of Basic Education
What number of (a) teachers and (b) principals in each province are (i) male and (ii) female?
Reply:
a) Number of (i) male and (ii) female teachers in each province.
PROVINCE |
(b)(i)MALE TEACHERS |
(b)(ii)FEMALE TEACHERS |
TOTAL |
EASTERN CAPE |
11 450 |
35 007 |
46 457 |
FREE STATE |
6 195 |
15 626 |
21 821 |
GAUTENG |
15 959 |
49 405 |
65 364 |
KWAZULU-NATAL |
21 560 |
65 813 |
87 373 |
LIMPOPO PROVINCE |
17 020 |
29 419 |
46 439 |
MPUMALANGA |
9 828 |
21 674 |
31 502 |
NORTH WEST |
6 672 |
17 974 |
24 646 |
NORTHERN CAPE |
2 650 |
6 900 |
9 550 |
WESTERN CAPE |
7 675 |
19 549 |
27 224 |
Grand Total |
99 009 |
261 367 |
360 376 |
Source: PERSAL, July 2018
Note: The figures reflect the number of teachers (Post Level 1-3) including Grade R teachers/Practitioners. They are not a reflection of the number of posts.
b) Number of (i) male and (ii) female principals in each province.
PROVINCE |
(b)(i)MALE PRINCIPALS |
(b)(ii)FEMALE PRINCIPALS |
TOTAL |
EASTERN CAPE |
2 991 |
1 924 |
4 915 |
FREE STATE |
619 |
299 |
918 |
GAUTENG |
1 298 |
757 |
2 055 |
KWAZULU-NATAL |
3 239 |
2 184 |
5 423 |
LIMPOPO PROVINCE |
2 278 |
1 286 |
3 564 |
MPUMALANGA |
1 031 |
565 |
1 596 |
NORTH WEST |
823 |
527 |
1 350 |
NORTHERN CAPE |
334 |
175 |
509 |
WESTERN CAPE |
949 |
380 |
1 329 |
Grand Total |
13 562 |
8 097 |
21 659 |
Source: PERSAL, July 2018
Note: The figure reflects Principals. They are not a reflection of the number of posts.
21 September 2018 - NW2538
Matsepe, Mr CD to ask the Minister of Environmental Affairs
Who will (a) benefit from the additional shredding machines sourced by the Waste Management Bureau at significant cost and (b) be the recipient of the processing machines?
Reply:
a) The beneficiaries will be the citizens of South Africa through continued downsizing and recycling of OTR (Oversized Tire Reduction) waste tyres, irrespective of the outcome of the liquidation process.
b) The Waste Bureau is the recipient of the processing machines.
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21 September 2018 - NW2572
Tshwaku, Mr M to ask the Minister of Basic Education
(1)(a) What is the total number of (i) deputy directors-general and (ii) chief directors that are employed in (aa) an acting and (bb) a permanent capacity in her department and (b) what is the total number of women in each case; (2) (a) what is the total number of (i) chief executive officers and (ii) directors of each entity reporting to her and (b) what is the total number of women in each case?
Reply:
DBE RESPONSE
(1) (a) Total number of:
(i) Deputy Directors-General: 8
(ii) Chief Directors employed in:
(aa) an acting capacity: 2
(bb) a permanent capacity: 14
(b) Total number of women in each case:
(i) Deputy Directors-General: 3
(ii) Chief Directors: 5
(2) (a) To be answered by the Office of the DG.
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SACE RESPONSE
(1) (a) SACE does not have deputy director- general’s (ii) or chief directors on its approved organogram.
(bb) not applicable
(b) not applicable
(2) (a) (i) SACE has 1 Chief Executive Officer
(ii) Not applicable
(b) 01 – Chief Executive Officer
UMALUSI RESPONSE
(1) N/A to Umalusi.
(2) Umalusi management employees statistics are as follows for the period ending 31 August 2018:
Designation |
(a) Total number |
(b) Number of women |
(i) Chief Executive Officers |
1 |
0 |
Chief Directors / Executive Managers |
3 |
2 |
(ii) Directors / Senior Managers |
10 |
7 |
Total |
14 |
9 |