Questions and Replies
18 September 2018 - NW2328
Xalisa, Mr Z R to ask the Minister of Environmental Affairs
(1)(a) What number of labour disputes are currently being faced by (i) her department and (ii) the entities reporting to her, (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 her 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:
THE MINISTER OF ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS REPLIES FOR THE SOUTH AFRICAN NATIONAL BIODIVERSITY INSTITUTE (SANBI)
Department of Environmental Affairs
- (a) (i) 18 active disputes currently.
1 on salary upgrade policies |
1 on overtime policies |
3 on perfomance management (PMDS) policies |
7 on misconduct policies |
4 on interpretation and application of policies |
2 on treatment by managers |
(b)
1 on upgrade from level 11 to level 12 |
1 on decision to dissaprove 100% payment of overtime worked prior to the 30% threshold |
3 on PMDS (x1 perfomance incentives, x1 pay progression and x1 unfair reduction of scores) |
7 misconduct (x 2 dishonest misrepresentation, x2 irregular procurement procedures, x1 unlawful removal of state property, x2 unfair suspension) |
4 Interpretation of DPSA collective agreements on the Occupational Specific Dispensation (OSD) |
2 unfair treatment (x1 request for transfer, x1 unfair discrimination). |
(c)
1 upgrade -14 April 2015 |
1 unfair decision to dissaprove 100% overtime payment – 17 May 17 |
3 on PMDS: perfomance incentives – 30 Jun 16 pay progression – 11 Apr 18 and unfair reduction of scores – 11 Jul 18 |
7 misconduct cases: 1 dishonest misrepresentation – 19 Jan 17 1 dishonest misrepresentation – 26 Jun 16 1 irregular procurement procedures- 22 Feb 18 1 irregular procurement procedures – 11 Apr 18 1 unlawful removal of state property- 8 May 18 1 unfair suspension – 21 Nov 17 1 unfair suspension – 20 Jun 18 |
4 Interpretation and application of DPSA collective agreements (OSD) 10 Aug 17 23 Mar 18 23 May 18 11 Jul 18 |
2 unfair treatment: 1 request for transfer – 17 Aug 18 1 unfair discrimination – 17 May 18 |
(d) (i)
(ii) All disputes are pending at the General Public Service Coordinating Bargaining Council
(GPSSBC) and Labour Court.
- (a) (i) 14
4 irregular procurement procedures. |
1 poor work performance |
1 irregular conduct |
5 dishonest misrepresentation |
1 abscondment |
1 excessive absenteeism |
1 unlawful removal of state property (theft) |
(ii)
(b) (i) None
(ii) Not Applicable
iSimangaliso Wetland Park Authority
(1) (a) (ii) None
(b) Not Applicable
(c) Not Applicable
(d) (i) Not Applicable
(ii) Not Applicable
(2) (a) (i) None
(ii) Not Applicable
(b) (i) None
(ii) Not Applicable
South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI)
(1) (a) (ii) 3
(b)
Dispute |
Cause |
1. |
An alleged omission for Job Evaluation of a post |
2. |
Candidate not shortlisted for an advertised position |
3. |
Aggrieved with the outcome of the Job Evaluation results |
(c)
Dispute |
Nature |
1. |
Unfair Labour Practice |
2. |
Unfair Labour Practice |
3 |
Unfair Labour Practice |
(d) (i)
Dispute |
Date reported |
1. |
10 January 2018 |
2. |
18 December 2017 |
3’ |
30 April 2018 |
(ii)
Dispute |
Date resolved |
1. |
Pending |
2. |
Pending |
3 |
Pending |
(2) (a) (i) None
(ii) Not Applicable
(b) (i) None
(ii) Not Applicable
South African National Parks (SANParks)
(1) (a) (ii) 41
(b)
Dispute |
Cause |
Payment of Sundays and Public Holidays overtime |
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Non-Payment of overtime and sleep out allowance while on camping |
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Failure to comply and Implement Section 16.6.3.1 of the Condition of Service |
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Payment of Sundays and Public holidays overtime |
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Failure to profile the Dog Handlers as per the signed agreement |
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Unfair remuneration package after transfer |
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Unfair remuneration package after transfer |
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Non-Payment of Performance Bonus |
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Working as Trade Workers daily without complain but remunerated as General Workers |
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Refusal to sign employees’ contract without valid reason by the General Manager: Marula |
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Unfair treatment by Section Ranger |
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Unfair Labour Practice: want permanent positions |
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Proper PPE and relevant materials inside the ambulance |
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Unfair treatment |
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Unfair treatment by the Duty Manager |
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Grossly rude or abusive behaviour towards subordinate |
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Abuse of position and refused to be searched |
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Grave Dishonesty, Grossly rude behaviour towards subordinates, alternatively abuse of position, Failure to comply with existing orders/ standards or to obey rules and regulation, Inconsistence application of gate entering times |
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Accusation of theft, causing unpleasant working conditions |
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The aggrieved want housing allowance |
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Preferential treatment and abuse of power |
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Constant harassment while on duty and allegations of theft |
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Failure to comply with both HR tariff document and BCEA |
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Compliance with Human Capital Tariff document |
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Unfair Labour Practice: Condition of employment |
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Unfair treatment |
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Grave Dishonesty |
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Forgery/ Falsification of documentation |
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Unfair Treatment in terms of: Allocation of shifts, Inappropriate conduct, refusal to approve leave applications, intruding my privacy & sexual harassment |
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Grievance against supervisor |
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Grievance against supervisor |
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Grievance |
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Grievance against outcome of OD Phase 1 process |
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Grievance against outcome of OD Phase 1 process |
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Grievance : Unfair Labour Practice |
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Grievance |
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Grievance |
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Grievance |
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Grievance on allegation made |
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Grievance against recruitment process |
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Grievance |
(c)
Dispute |
Nature |
Payment of Sundays and Public Holidays overtime |
|
Non-Payment of overtime and sleep out allowance while on camping |
|
Failure to comply and Implement Section 16.6.3.1 of the Condition of Service |
|
Payment of Sundays and Public holidays overtime |
|
Failure to profile the Dog Handlers as per the signed agreement |
|
Unfair remuneration package after transfer |
|
Unfair remuneration package after transfer |
|
Non-Payment of Performance Bonus |
|
Working as Trade Workers daily without complain but remunerated as General Workers |
|
Refusal to sign employees’ contract without valid reason by the General Manager: Marula |
|
Unfair treatment by Section Ranger |
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Unfair Labour Practice: want permanent positions |
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Proper PPE and relevant materials inside the ambulance |
|
Unfair treatment |
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Unfair treatment by the Duty Manager |
|
Grossly rude or abusive behaviour towards subordinate |
|
Abuse of position and refused to be searched |
|
Grave Dishonesty, Grossly rude behaviour towards subordinates, alternatively abuse of position, Failure to comply with existing orders/ standards or to obey rules and regulation, Inconsistence application of gate entering times |
|
Accusation of theft, causing unpleasant working conditions |
|
The aggrieved want housing allowance |
|
Preferential treatment and abuse of power |
|
Constant harassment while on duty and allegations of theft |
|
Failure to comply with both HR tariff document and BCEA |
|
Compliance with Human Capital Tariff document |
|
Unfair Labour Practice: Condition of employment |
|
Unfair treatment |
|
Grave Dishonesty |
|
Forgery/ Falsification of documentation |
|
Unfair Treatment in terms of: Allocation of shifts, Inappropriate conduct, refusal to approve leave applications, intruding my privacy & sexual harassment |
|
Grievance against supervisor |
|
Grievance against supervisor |
|
Grievance |
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Grievance against outcome of OD Phase 1 process |
|
Grievance against outcome of OD Phase 1 process |
|
Grievance : Unfair Labour Practice |
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Grievance |
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Grievance |
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Grievance |
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Grievance on allegation made |
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Grievance against recruitment process |
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Grievance |
(d) (i)
Dispute |
Date reported |
09.03.2017 |
|
13.06.2017 |
|
08.12.2017 |
|
11.12.2017 |
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16.01.2018 |
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30.11.2017 |
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01.12.2018 |
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31.01.2018 |
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09.02.2018 |
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22.02.2018 |
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27.02.2018 |
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05.03.2018 |
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09.03.2018 |
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09.03.2018 |
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12.03.2018 |
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19.03.2018 |
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27.03.2018 |
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27.03.2018 |
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27.03.2018 |
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04.04.2018 |
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11.04.2018 |
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11.04.2018 |
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16.04.2018 |
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17.04.2018 |
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04.05.2018 |
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04.05.2018 |
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07.05.2018 |
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14.05.2018 |
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04.06.2018 |
|
15.01.2018 |
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10.04.2018 |
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26.03.2018 |
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19.01.2018 |
|
02.02.2018 |
|
07.05.2018 |
|
19.07.2017 |
|
11.06.2018 |
|
14.06.2018 |
|
15.06.2018 |
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20.06.2018 |
|
27.06.2018 |
(ii)
Dispute |
Date resolved |
Pending |
|
Pending |
|
27.03.2018 |
|
11.12.2017 |
|
Pending |
|
24.04.2018 |
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24.04.2018 |
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17.04.2018 |
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24.04.2018 |
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22.05.2018 |
|
24.04.2018 |
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24.04.2018 |
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Pending |
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12.04.2018 |
|
Pending |
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Pending |
|
Pending |
|
Pending |
|
04.04.2018 |
|
14.06.208 |
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Pending |
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17.04.2018 |
|
24.05.2018 |
|
17.07.2018 |
|
21.05.2018 |
|
18.05.2018 |
|
Pending |
|
Pending |
|
14.07.2018 |
|
24.05.2018 |
|
30.04.2018 |
|
22.05.2018 |
|
31.01.2018 |
|
28.04.2018 |
|
16.05.2018 |
|
12.06.2018 |
|
20.06.2018 |
|
03.07.2018 |
|
Pending |
|
16.07.2018 |
|
27.07.2018 |
(2) (a) (i) None
(ii) Not Applicable
(b) (i) None
(ii) Not Applicable
South African Weather Service (SAWS)
(1) (a) (ii) 1
(b)
Dispute |
Cause |
1. |
Intoxication & Under Influence of Alcohol or Substance in the workplace |
(c)
Dispute |
Nature |
1. |
Misconduct |
(d) (i)
Dispute |
Date reported |
1. |
April 2018 |
(ii)
Dispute |
Date resolved |
1. |
Pending |
(2) (a) (i) None
(ii) Not Applicable
(b) (i) None
(ii) Not Applicable
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18 September 2018 - NW2448
Xalisa, Mr Z R to ask the Minister of Environmental Affairs
What is the (a) name of each investing company that has invested on land owned by (i) her Department and (ii) each entity reporting to her; and (b)(i) nature, (ii) value and (iii) length of each investment?
Reply:
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS
(a) (i) Not Applicable
(b) (i) Not Applicable
(ii) Not Applicable
(iii) Not Applicable
iSimangaliso Wetland Park Authority
(a) (ii) Not Applicable
(b) (i) Not Applicable
(ii) Not Applicable
(iii) Not Applicable
South African National Parks
(b) (i) 12 Concession Lodges, 31 Retail stores and Restaurants, 21 outdoor activities and amenities. All of these are Public Private Partnerships.
(ii) and (iii)
The values as expressed in the form of turnover and contract periods are listed below:
Concession Lodges |
Net Income (2002 to 2018) |
Start Date |
End Date |
Contract Period (Yrs) |
Singita Lebombo - Kruger |
119,264,139 |
Mar-02 |
Dec-32 |
29.3 |
Tinga Private Game Lodge - Kruger |
36,734,738 |
Jan-02 |
Dec-21 |
19.0 |
Shishangeni Lodge - Kruger |
32,183,969 |
Jan-02 |
Dec-21 |
19.0 |
Jock Safari Lodge - Kruger |
26,850,097 |
Jul-01 |
Jun-21 |
19.0 |
Imbali Safari Lodge - Kruger |
26,819,757 |
Jan-02 |
Dec-21 |
19.0 |
Lukimbi Safari Lodge - Kruger |
18,547,103 |
Nov-01 |
Oct-21 |
19.0 |
Gorah Elephant Camp - Addo |
14,372,935 |
Jan-01 |
Dec-25 |
23.7 |
Rhino Walking Safaris - Kruger |
7,103,487 |
Jul-02 |
Jun-22 |
19.0 |
River Bend Country Lodge - Addo |
5,342,465 |
Contractual |
|
|
!Xaus Lodge - Kgalagadi |
715,142 |
Contractual |
|
|
Darlington Lodge - Addo |
175,000 |
Contractual |
|
|
Intsomi Lodge - Addo |
46,285 |
Mar-14 |
|
|
Restaurants and Retail Concessions |
Net Income (2002 to 2018) |
Start Date |
End Date |
Contract Period (Yrs) |
Cape Point Lease - TMNP |
15,590,445 |
May-95 |
Jun-21 |
24.7 |
Roundhouse Concession - Table Mountain |
4,738,264 |
Aug-02 |
Jul-27 |
23.7 |
Admin North Area - Rhodes Memorial |
4,675,464 |
Nov-10 |
Oct-20 |
9.4 |
Quay 4 -Knysna - Knysna |
4,021,099 |
Various |
|
|
Koeelbay Concession - Table Mountain |
4,991,650 |
Jan-04 |
Dec-23 |
18.9 |
Duinepos - West Coast |
840,138 |
Aug-02 |
|
|
Rented facilities - Restaurants and Retail |
Net Income (2002 to 2018) |
Start Date |
End Date |
Contract Period (Yrs) |
Kruger Park Shops - Tigers Eye |
264,763,294 |
Feb-13 |
Jan-23 |
9.4 |
Addo Shop- Tigers Eye |
30,615,334 |
Feb-13 |
Jan-23 |
9.4 |
Tsitsikamma Shop - Tigers Eye |
22,469,296 |
Feb-13 |
Jan-23 |
9.4 |
Skukuza - Cattle Baron and Bistro |
9,330,982 |
Oct-14 |
Sep-24 |
9.4 |
Mugg and Bean - Lower Sabie |
6,476,084 |
Mar-14 |
Feb-24 |
9.4 |
Kgalagadi Shops & Restaurants - EJ Viljoen |
5,386,056 |
Apr-14 |
|
|
Tsitsikamma Restaurant - Cattle Baron Seafood |
4,260,129 |
Aug-14 |
Jul-24 |
9.4 |
Addo Restaurant - Cattle Baron Grill |
4,035,647 |
Apr-14 |
Mar-24 |
9.4 |
Karoo Shop & Restaurant - Jan Viljoen |
2,949,918 |
Dec-13 |
Nov-23 |
9.4 |
Augrabies Shop & Restaurant - Quiver Tree |
2,166,081 |
Nov-12 |
Nov-22 |
9.5 |
Berg en Dal Restaurant - Select Events and Venues |
1,867,662 |
Dec-13 |
Nov-23 |
9.4 |
Wimpy - Pretoriuskop |
1,538,143 |
Mar-14 |
Mar-24 |
9.5 |
Staff Shop KNP - Stoffels and Pursad CC |
1,353,454 |
Feb-13 |
|
|
West Coast – Geelbek Restaurant |
1,113,719 |
Feb-13 |
|
|
Afsaal - The Bush Café |
679,110 |
Jun-16 |
May-31 |
14.1 |
Tshokwane & Nkuhlu KNP- Outpost Picnics |
622,578 |
Feb-13 |
|
|
Skukuza - Tindlovu Boskombuis |
46,069 |
Interim |
|
|
Tshokwane - The Traders Post |
603,853 |
Oct-16 |
Sep-31 |
14.2 |
Tindlovu - Satara |
206,439 |
Interim |
|
|
Tindlovu - Olifants |
112,653 |
Interim |
|
|
Tindlovu - Letaba |
111,881 |
Interim |
|
|
Agulhus Lighthouse |
100,116 |
Nov-12 |
|
|
Tokai Centre - Listers Tea Room |
219,908 |
Contractual |
|
|
Skukuza - Selati |
0 |
Operations still to commence |
|
|
Activities & Amenities |
Net Income (2002 to 2018) |
Start Date |
End Date |
Contract Period (Yrs) |
TMACC - TMNP |
281,474,077 |
Nov-26 |
Nov-25 |
|
MCA - TK Forest Income |
4,500,803 |
Nov-18 |
Nov-21 |
2.8 |
Skukuza Airport Management Company |
3,750,131 |
Jun-14 |
May-24 |
9.4 |
Untouched Adventures - Tsitsikamma |
3,310,358 |
Oct-13 |
Oct-18 |
4.7 |
Knysna Forestry |
3,118,211 |
Nov-11 |
Nov-21 |
9.5 |
Langebaan Houseboats - West Coast |
1,926,179 |
Various |
|
|
North Area - Absailing |
1,355,916 |
Jun-15 |
May-20 |
4.7 |
Knysna Oyster Company - Knysna |
1,039,767 |
Aug-02 |
|
|
Garden Route Catering and Resturant |
695,512 |
Aug-02 |
|
|
Kraalbaai Houseboats - West Coast |
509,109 |
Jun-17 |
May-27 |
9.4 |
Eden Adventure Canoe Trails - Wilderness |
460,890 |
Jun-17 |
|
|
LNM Auto - Kruger |
451,583 |
Jun-17 |
May-22 |
4.7 |
Skukuza - SPA |
120,861 |
May-17 |
May-27 |
9.5 |
Canoe Trails - Augrabies |
94,530 |
Jan-00 |
|
|
Park Manager - Tankwa - Tankwa Lodge |
89,331 |
Aug-02 |
|
|
KNP Avis Rentals |
830,236 |
Contractual |
|
|
Wilderness - Segway Bike Tours |
71,110 |
Mar-14 |
|
|
Admin Service - North TMNP |
44,000 |
Mar-14 |
|
|
Park Manager - West Coast |
24,081 |
Jun-17 |
|
|
MCA - Farleigh |
16,200 |
Mar-14 |
|
South African National Biodiversity Institute
(a) (ii) Not Applicable
(b) (i) Not Applicable
(ii) Not Applicable
(iii) Not Applicable
South African Weather Service
(a) (ii) Not Applicable
(b) (i) Not Applicable
(ii) Not Applicable
(iii) Not Applicable
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18 September 2018 - NW2534
Steenkamp, Ms J to ask the Minister of Environmental Affairs
Whether the Waste Bureau will be willing to spend 1.2 million € to provide a shredder to a certain company (name furnished) to commercialise off-the-road tyre processing at mine sites; if so, what amount will the company be paid for each kilogramme of shredded tyres?
Reply:
The Waste Bureau may consider providing pre-processing equipment to any of its service providers following the requisite procurement processes. The amount payable will be determined by the Tender Committee after evaluating the cost implications for such companies to provide the required services to the Waste Bureau.
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18 September 2018 - NW2485
Macpherson, Mr DW to ask the Minister of Home Affairs
(a) Which Home Affairs offices are (i) designated to be open on Saturdays in KwaZulu-Natal and (ii) not and (b) what are the reasons for the decision not to open the specified offices on Saturdays?
Reply:
a) (i), (ii) No offices are designated to be open on Saturdays in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) and other provinces.
b) The withdrawal of working hours’ circular of 2015 on 15 June 2017 at the PSCBC led to the collapse of Saturday opening. The Department engaged organised labour on working hours at the Departmental Bargaining Chamber with a view to ensure service delivery is not affected and that our offices open on Saturday. The Department is in favour of a shift system to enable Saturday work within a 40 hour week (Monday – Saturday or Monday – Friday) but organized labour requires payment of overtime as the staff is not prepared to work ‘voluntary’ after completing their 40 hour work week Monday to Friday.
18 September 2018 - NW2587
Xalisa, Mr Z R to ask the Minister of Environmental Affairs
(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:
Department of Environmental Affairs
1. (a) (i) 8 Deputy Directors-General
(a) (ii) 35 Chief Directors
(aa) 0 Deputy Director-General and 3 Chief Director’s acting
(bb) 6 Deputy Director-General and 34 Chief Director’s permanent
(b) 4 Deputy Director-General and 15 Chief Director’s women
iSimangaliso Wetland Park Authority
(2) (a) (i) One - Male
(ii) 7 (of which 4 are currently vacant)
(2) (b) 2 women
South African National Parks (SANParks)
(2) (a) (i) One - Male
(ii) 356
(2) (b) 137 women
South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI)
(2) (a) (i) One - Women
(ii) 31
(2) (b) 16 women
South African Weather Service (SAWS)
(2) (a) (i) One - Male
(ii) 19
(2) (b) 8 women
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18 September 2018 - NW2606
Matiase, Mr NS to ask the Minister of Finance
What (a) number of Government’s suppliers had not been paid for six months as at 1 September 2018, (b) are the names of each supplier owed and (c) amount is each owed?
Reply:
a) The National Treasury do not maintain or have information on the number of Government’s suppliers not paid for six months as at 1 September 2018. Such information may only be obtained individually from the respective departments, constitutional institutions and public entities. The government financial system is only in place to determine when national and provincial departments have effected payments on the Basic Accounting System (BAS).
b) Information not available as stated above
c) Information not available as stated above.
18 September 2018 - NW2535
Hadebe, Mr TZ to ask the Minister of Environmental Affairs
With regard to Tyre Derived Fuel (TDF) suppliers, (a) who currently processes and supplies TDF to cement kilns, (b) who are the contracted TDF suppliers, (c) what offtake agreement is in place for TDF, (d) what amount is charged to each cement kiln per ton of TDF delivered to site, and (e) who transports the TDF to the cement kilns?
Reply:
a) To the best of my knowledge, only the Waste Bureau is providing TDF to cement kilns, and this is currently in the form of whole passenger tyres.
b) See (a) above.
c) The Waste Bureau is currently contracted with cement kilns as part of the approvals that were received from Treasury to be able to contract with service providers/operators that were previously contracted with the Recycling and Economic Development Initiative of South Africa (REDISA) for a period of one year; and the contracts with cement kilns stipulate the quantities to be supplied, and this differs for each facility.
d) The Waste Bureau currently supplies whole passenger tyres to cement kilns (unprocessed), and there is no charge for this; the contract with cement kilns included a payment of R310 per ton of waste tyres co-processed in the kilns for the period from 01 October 2017 to 31 March 2018, and no payment from 01 April 2018 onwards.
e) The Waste Bureau transports waste tyres to cement kilns at its own cost.
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18 September 2018 - NW2417
Matsepe, Mr CD to ask the Minister of Basic Education
(1)Does her department provide costing guidelines for the construction of school toilets; if not, why not; if so, what is the guideline cost for the construction or installation of (a) enviro loos, (b) ventilated improved pit toilets, (c) flush toilets with septic tanks, (d) flush toilets connected to municipal lines, (e) mobile toilets, (f) chemical toilets and (g) the demolition of plain pit toilets; (2) have any provincial education departments been found to have exceeded the specified cost guidelines; if so, what action was taken by her department to investigate this overspending?
Reply:
1. (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (f) & (g)
The Department of Basic Education has not developed costing guidelines for the construction of school toilets, however, National Treasury has developed the cost norms for the development of new schools and the upgrading of existing schools and this includes toilets. The cost model is a guide and it is subject to the designs that it is derived from. The cost model remains a guide and the cost of constructing an ablution facility based on the technology selected is largely determined by the market. The Department is in no position to dictate to the market as the cost can be influenced by different factors such as location, topography, scope of work, specifications, technology and mode of implementation, among others. Therefore the market rate remains the determining factor of construction cost for toilets and any other school buildings.
2. Not applicable.
18 September 2018 - NW2567
Mkhaliphi, Ms HO to ask the Minister of Home Affairs
(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?
Reply:
Department of Home Affairs
(1)(a)(i) Total number of Deputy Director-Generals employed in:
(1)(a)(i)(aa) An acting capacity: 3, of which 1 is a woman; and
(1)(a)(i)(bb) A permanent capacity: 4, of which 1 is a woman.
(1)(a)(ii) Total number of Chief Directors employed in:
(1)(a)(ii)(aa) An acting capacity: 3, of which 3 are woman; and
(1)(a)(ii)(bb) A permanent capacity: 28, of which 5 are woman.
(2)(a)(i)(b) Total number of Chief Executive Officers: 1 x Director-General (1 male, in an acting capacity); and
(2)(a)(ii)(b) Total number of Directors reporting to Minister: 0.
Electoral Commission
(1)(a)(i) 3 Deputy Chief Electoral Officers (equivalent of Deputy Director-General)
(1)(a)(i)(aa) None
(1)(a)(i)(bb) 3
(1)(b) 2
(1)(a)(ii) 16 Senior Managers (Equivalent of Chief Director)
(1)(a)(ii)(aa) 2
(1)(a)(ii)(bb) 14
(1)(b) 6
(2)(a)(i) 1 Chief Electoral Officer (Equivalent of Chief Executive Officer)
(2)(b)(i) None
(2)(a)(ii) 4 Commissioners (Equivalent of Board of Directors)
(2)(b)(ii) 1
Government Printing Works
(1)(a)(i) 4 Deputy Director-Generals (DDG)
(1)(a)(ii) 6 Chief Directors
(1)(a)(aa) 2
(1)(a)(bb) 8 (2 DDGs and 6 Chief Directors)
(1)(b) 6 (3 DDGs and 3 Chief Directors)
(2)(a)(i) 1
(2)(a)(ii) 0
(2)(b) 1
18 September 2018 - NW2571
Mokoena, Mr L to ask the MINISTER OF ARTS AND CULTURE”
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? NW2861E
Reply:
1(a)(i) 4 x Deputy Directors-General
(aa). 1 x Acting Capacity
(bb). 3 x Permanent Capacity
(a)(ii). 19 x Chief Directors
(aa). 1 x Acting Capacity
(bb). 9 x Permanent Capacity
1(b). 2 x women Deputy Directors-General:
5 x women Chief Directors
As per the Cultural Institutions Act of 1998 The Accounting Officers are classified as Directors.
2(a)(i). 11 x Chief Executive Officers:
(ii). 14 x Directors:
(b). 05 x women Chief Executive Officers
06 x women Directors
18 September 2018 - NW2533
Steenkamp, Ms J to ask the Minister of Environmental Affairs
(1)Is the Waste Bureau focusing on the mine site off-the-road (OTR) processing; if not, why is there a shredding machine located at the site of the Mogalakwena open-pit platinum mine; (2) is this to quickly boost the number of OTR tyres processed as reported to the Portfolio Committee on Environmental Affairs; if so, (a) what amount was generated at each site from waste tyres and the processing of OTR tyres, given that the Mogalakwena Implats minesite is a privately owned operation and (b) to whom is the processed OTR material from these two machines supplied?
Reply:
1. The Waste Bureau intends to focus on mine site OTR pre-processing hence the purchase of shredding equipment. The shredding equipment at Mogalakwena mine was procured by the Recycling and Economic Development Initiative of South Africa (REDISA) and the Waste Bureau simply enabled continuation of the processing that began as a REDISA pilot project.
2. The shredding equipment at Mogalakwena mine was already in place and it made sense to continue with the preprocessing.
(a) 3 791 tons from Mogalakwena mine have been processed.
(b) The OTR shred is currently being consumed by pyrolysis plants.
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18 September 2018 - NW1861
Mhlongo, Mr P to ask the Minister of Defence and Military Veterans
(1)What (a) is the total number of incidents of racism that were reported to the human resources offices in (i) her department and (ii) entities reporting to her in (aa) 2016 and (bb) 2017 and (b) are the details of each incident that took place; (2) was each incident investigated; if not, why not in each case; if so, what were the outcomes of the investigation in each case?
Reply:
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE
1. (a) A total of two (2) incidents of racism were reported to the human resource office for the period 2016/2017
(i) Incident One (19 July 2016). Alleged harassment in the work place leading to a claim of racism. Outcome: The member requested the grievance to be closed on 11 May 2017.
(ii) Incident Two (16 August 2016). Alleged incident of racism. C SANDF took a decision that the Chief of the South African Air Force should investigate this matter and provide him with the detailed report. Outcome: The grievance is still open as the investigation is ongoing.
DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY VETERANS
There were no racism incidents reported in the Department of Military Veterans since 2016 to date.
MILOMBUD
There was no case of racism reported within the Office of the Military Ombud during the specified period.
CASTLE CONTROL BOARD
There were no cases of racism reported at the Castle Control Board
DEFENCE FORCE SERVICE COMMISSION
There were no cases of racism reported at the Defence Force Service Commission.
ARMSCOR
1) There was no case of racism that was reported at Armscor.
2) Not applicable.
18 September 2018 - NW2516
Hoosen, Mr MH to ask the Minister of Home Affairs
What amount did (a) his department and (b) each entity reporting to him spend on (i) advertising and/or (ii) communication services on the (aa) Africa News Network 7, now known as Afro Worldview and (bb) New Age newspaper, now known as Afro Voice, (aaa) in the (aaaa) 2016-17 and (bbbb) 2017-18 financial years and (bbb) since 1 April 2018?
Reply:
a) Department of Home Affairs
(i)(aa) R0
(i)(bb)(aaaa) R50,944.32 on advertising in support of the 2016/17 Mkhaya Migrants Awards Call for Nominations Media Campaign.
(i)(bb)(bbbb) Not Applicable
(i)(b)(bb) Not applicable
(ii)(aa-bb) R0 spent for communication services in (aaaa), (bbbb) and (bbb).
b) Electoral Commission
The Electoral Commission has not spent any moneys on (i) advertising and/or (ii) communication services on the Africa News Africa News Network 7, now known as Afro Worldview and (bb) New Age newspaper, now known as Afro Voice, (aaa) in the (aaaa) 2016-17 and (bbbb) 2017-18 financial years and (bbb) since 1 April 2018.
b) Government Printing Works
(i) None
(ii) None
(aa) None
(bb) None
(aaa) None
(aaaa) Not applicable
(bbbb) Not applicable
(bbb) Not applicable
17 September 2018 - NW2007
Malatsi, Mr MS to ask the Minister of Human Settlements
With reference to each domestic trip that was undertaken by board members and senior management of the (a) Housing Development Agency and (b) Community Schemes Ombud Service in each year between 1 January 2014 and 31 December 2017. what are the relevant details in each case of the (i)(aa) name of each hotel and (bb) cost of accommodation of each hotel stay, (ii) cost of shuttle service used and (iii) total amount of traveling allowance for each member of the travelling delegation?
Reply:
See the link for reply: http://pmg-assets.s3-website-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/RNW2007-2018-09-17.pdf
17 September 2018 - NW2568
Mashabela, Ms N to ask the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation
(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:
(1) (a) (i) DDGs: There are two (2) Acting Deputy Directors-General (DDGs) currently.
(ii) CDs: There are two (2) Acting Chief Directors at this stage.
(bb) DDGs: There are sixteen (16) DDGs employed on a permanent capacity.
CDs: There are fifty five (55) Chief Directors employed on a permanent capacity.
(b) DDGs: Five (5) of the 16 DDGs are women.
CDs: Twenty eight (28) of the Chief Directors are women.
(2) (a) and (b) The African Renaissance and International Cooperation Fund (ARF) does not have a chief executive officer or directors as per the Honourable Member’s question. ARF is not essentially an entity as contemplated in Schedule 3A and 3C of Public Finance Managment Act of 1999. It is a Fund that International Relations and Cooperation oversees. ARF has an Advisory Committee comprising of officials from the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) and the National Treasury.
17 September 2018 - NW2656
Kalyan, Ms SV to ask the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation
Whether the Government has an official position on the (a) alleged maltreatment of a certain person (name furnished), (b) deployment of the armed forces to Kasumbalesa and Kinshasa, who used violence to oppress peaceful supporters of the specified person, (c) use of controversial electronic voting machines despite domestic and international opposition, (d) credibility of voters’ rolls with particular reference to allegations of significant numbers of duplicates and/or (e) continued detention of political prisoners in the Democratic Republic of the Congo; if not, in each case, why not; if so, what are the relevant details in each case?
Reply:
a) During President Ramaphosa’s visit to the DRC, President Kabila briefed the President about the matter of Mr Katumbi during which the government of the DRC explained their national legal requirements that prevented Mr Katumbi from registering in the national elections.
b) It should be noted that the deployment of the members of the DRC armed forces within the sovereign territory of the DRC remains a decision of the government of DRC. In this regard, South Africa, however, echoes the Statement of the UNSC of 17 August 2018 that underlined the importance of the entire Congolese political class and the institutions responsible for organizing elections to remain committed to ensure the success of the rest of the electoral process, leading to a peaceful transfer of power, in accordance with the Congolese constitution.
Further, South Africa also continues to encourage all Congolese stakeholders to create all the necessary conditions to ensure an environment conducive to the peaceful and inclusive conduct of political activities to ensure that the elections take place with the requisite conditions of transparency, credibility and inclusivity.
c) In terms of the concerns regarding the utilisation of electronic voting machines, it should be noted that the Independent National Electoral Commission of the DRC (CENI) gave a presentation on the preparations for the elections and the utilisation of the electronic voting machines to the SADC Double Troika Summit that took place in April 2018. The presentation was noted.
In addition, I wish to refer the Honourable Member to the Joint Communique issued by the Presidency on 10 August 2018 on the President’s Working Visit to the DRC, it states:
“The two Heads of State noted that the political and security situation is calm throughout the national territory of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and took note of the significant progress made in the ongoing electoral process in the country, with regard to the commitments made in accordance with the electoral calendar published on 5 November 2017 by the Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI) and providing for the organization of presidential, legislative and provincial elections at the end this year.
The two Heads of State noted, among other things, the continued financing of the electoral process by the Congolese Government, which has just completed the stage of submitting candidatures for the presidential, legislative and provincial elections, in compliance with the constitutional rules and national laws of the Democratic Republic of Congo”.
e) The matter of the detention of any individual was not discussed during the meeting.
17 September 2018 - NW2708
Dlamini, Mr MM to ask the Minister of Energy
What are the details of the country’s fuel reserves as at 1 September 2018?
Reply:
As at 01 September 2018, the Strategic Fuel Fund (SFF) terminal in Saldanha Bay was in possession of approximately 10.3 million barrels of crude oil whose legal title is a subject of a legal dispute between CEF (SOC) Ltd and three entities – Vitol SA, Glencore, and Talaveras.
17 September 2018 - NW2198
Madisha, Mr WM to ask the Minister of Human Settlements
Whether she has received the report by the Auditor-General regarding the investigation she commissioned into the R80 million investment made by the Community Scheme Ombud Services with VBS Mutual Bank, if not, what is the position in this regards, if so, what (a) are the relevant details of the report and (b) further action has she instituted after receipt of the report?
Reply:
Upon the matter being drawn to my attention, I directed a letter to the Auditor General to conduct an investigation into the matter of the CSOS investments of its surpluses into financial institutions. The Auditor-General confirmed that it would undertake a regulatory audit as part of the annual audit of the CSOS. The report is still outstanding and once presented will be scrutinised for required steps to be taken should it be found that persons had acted unlawfully, illegally and/or there was fraud, mismanagement, corruption or otherwise.
In addition I have directed that the Director-General taken necessary steps to have a forensic audit carried out as well as consult and ensure that the SIU and/or Hawks are directed to investigate the matter of the CSOS investment of surplus funds in financial institutions.
As and when required I will provide reports to Parliament on the details and progress related to this matter.
NATIONAL ASSEMBLY QUESTION FOR WRITTEN REPLY
QUESTION NUMBER: PQ 2198 (NW2366E)
DATE OF PUBLICATION: 17 AUGUST 2018
N CHAINEE
DEPUTY DIRECTOR-GENERAL: STRATEGY AND PLANNING DATE: {. /&
Recommended/not recommended
Approved/not approved
N C MFE 0, MI
MINISTER FOR HUMAN SETTLEMENTS DATE:
17 September 2018 - NW2513
Shinn, Ms MR to ask the Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services
(1) Whether the (a)[email protected] and (b) [email protected] email addresses are still functional; if not, in each case, why not; if so, (2) What are the details of the (a) number of emails received by each email address in each month from 1 March 2018 to date, (b) number of SA Post Office employees assigned to process emails received in each case and (c)(i) performance standard required and (ii) actual performance achieved for each of the email addresses in terms of time taken to (aa) read an email, (bb) respond to an email and (cc) resolve a query? NW2800E
Reply:
I have been informed by the Post Office as follows:
(1)(a) The email addresses [email protected] and (b) [email protected] are still functional.
(2) The number of emails received from 1 March 2018 were as follows:
(a) (i) March 9721
(ii) April 5318
(iii) May 4794
(iv) June 6534
(v) July 3114
(vi) August 24440
(b) (i) Seven employees were assigned to process emails received in March, April, May and June 2018, two for distributing and five for responses.
(ii) July emails came through during the strike period. As a result, the inbox could not be cleared due to lack of access to the office or system.
(iii) A total of 24 440 emails came through at the height of the strike and only 10 000 were distributed resulting in a backlog of an estimated 14 440 emails as at August 2018.
(c) (i) System generated auto responses within 24 hours and agent to provide acknowledgement within 48 hours. Final outcome to be given within seven working days.
(ii)The actual performance for email addresses [email protected] and [email protected] has not been in accordance with standards in relation to (aa) time taken to read an email (bb) respond to an email enquiry and (cc) resolve a query, due to Operational backlogs at Mail Centres; the recent strike and the rise of E-commerce items at Johannesburg International Mail Centre (JIMC). A comprehensive review of the both the Customer Relation Management Programme as well as the Customer Care Centre is being undertaken.
Submitted for approval by
_________________________
Mr OMEGA SHELEMBE
DEPUTY DIRECTOR-GENERAL
DATE:
17 September 2018 - NW2501
Ntombela, Mr MLD to ask the Minister of Public Service and Administration
What progress has been recorded to date in the development of a framework that will inform the management of lifestyle audits in the Public Service?
Reply:
The Development of a framework on lifestyle audits on public service employees is at a consultative stage with sector departments and constitutional institutions such as the Public Service Commission. The consultations will also be extended to relevant stakeholders including labour. These consultations will assist us to produce a sustainable framework on the lifestyle audits, which is consistent with the Bill of Rights enshrined in the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa.
The lifestyle audits will further strengthen existing measures, which include declarations by the public service employees, the financial intelligence centres act, amongst others, the aim is to protect public service against any ills.
17 September 2018 - NW2193
Groenewald, Dr PJ to ask the Minister of Public Service and Administration
(1) With reference to her reply to question 2187 on 18 June 2018, what criteria is followed by her department to determine which public servants can be offered early retirement packages; (2) what number of (a) black, (b) white, (c) coloured and (d) Indian employees in the Public Service comply with the stated criteria; (3) with reference to the number of service years in the Public Service, which is the (a) shortest, (b) average and (c) longest service period to be rendered by public servants in order to qualify for the specified retirement packages; (4) whether she will make a statement on the matter?
Reply:
Details on voluntary early retirement packages have not been concluded yet, consultations in this regard with relevant stakeholders is a work in progress, this consultation will also be extended to labour, once all process have been finalised, a communique will be issued
17 September 2018 - NW2524
Kalyan, Ms SV to ask the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation
(1)Whether her department received any requests from any African state to provide training to its presidential VIP protection units in each of the past five financial years and since 1 April 2018; if so, (a) which States submitted requests for assistance, (b) which department(s) provided training, (c) what number of persons were trained, (d) what was the duration of the training and (e) what total costs did the department(s) incur in terms of (i) flights, (ii) accommodation, (iii) food and (iv) transport for each training period; (2) whether the States that requested training contributed to the costs incurred; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
(1) (a) Yes, requests were received from the Central African Republic and the Republic of Liberia.
(b) The training for the Central African Republic is provided by the South African Police Service (SAPS). The request from the Republic of Liberia is still being considered, therefore, no further details are available with respect to this request.
(c) A Thirty-two (32) member team from the Central African Republic will be receiving training.
(d) The training for the Central African Republic team will be conducted for six (6) weeks.
(e) The total cost projected for training a team from the Central African Republic is R 1 765 800.00.
(i) The projected costs for flights is R 1 080 000.00.
(ii) The projected cost for accommodation is R 267 840.00. This amount includes projected cost for food.
(iii) Transport costs will be covered by SAPS.
(2) The Central African Republic will not make a contribution towards this training.
17 September 2018 - NW1872
Moteka, Mr PG to ask the Minister of Sport and Recreation
1. What (a) is the total number of incidents of racism that were reported to the human resources department/office in: (i) Her department; (ii) The entities reporting to her in (aa) 2016 and (bb) 2017 What (b) are the details of each incident that took place; (2) Was each incident investigated; if not, why not in each case; if so, what were the outcomes of the investigations in each case? (NW2032E)
Reply:
1. The Department of Sport and Recreation has (a) Zero cases of racism incidents reported to its HR Offices….. (i) Her department has zero cases of racism reported and (ii) the entities reporting to her also do not have any such cases that were reported, in the year 2016 and 2017:
No investigation was instituted, as there were not cases of racism reported.
MS T. XASA, MP
MINISTER OF SPORT AND RECREATION SA
17 September 2018 - NW2364
Abrahams, Ms BL to ask the Minister of Sport and Recreation
In light of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between her department and the Department of Basic Education to rekindle school sport in all the schools in the country, what (a) are the key features of the MOU and (b) measures has she and the Minister of Basic Education put in place to (i) monitor and (ii) evaluate its implementation?
Reply:
a) The key features of the MoU include among other thing:
- Demarcation of roles: Updated to reflect the assignment of role players from Level 1-6.
- Roles and Responsibilities: A complete overall of roles and responsibilities reflecting:
- SGB’s powers need to be revised (Requires amendment to Schools Act)
- School Committees should be run by teachers (Requires amendment to School Sport Structures policy)
- Basic Education and Provinces must include School Sport as the strategic output.
- SRSA and Provinces facilitate the establishment of School Sport structures, while DBE initiates the process.
- DBE to provide basic sport infrastructure, SRSA to facilitate the provision of infrastructure through Sports Trust, National Lottery, MIG etc.
- Teacher Unions & SGBs Associations to included in the ex JNTT and ex JPTT
- Sport Code Committees to have a representation in the School Sport Coordinating Committees
- Federations to ensure that School Sport has an associate membership in their structure.
- Establishment of School Sport Coordinating Committee and its composition, Committee to be chaired by SRSA and DBE.
- Provision of infrastructure and resource: The provision of using MIG to build some of the School Sport infrastructure
- National School Sport Championships: (The three cycle is being highly contested, especially the break)
- Discussions are underway to review model of cyclic championships
- Sporting Codes reduction: The policy on prioritization on codes is being considered and once finalized it will be implemented.
- Funding: DBE should take full responsibility of funding levels 1-3 whilst SRSA take care of levels 4-6.
- Communication protocol: Across all levels DBE and SRSA officials should communicate their planned activities.
b) Measures that the Minister of Basic Education has put in place to:
(i) Monitor: Joint National Task Teams and Joint Provincial Task Teams are set up to bring both departments together and monitor progress made in implementing the programme and develop plans to address the challenges. Regular interactions for planning also take place between officials in DBE and SRSA.
(ii) Evaluate implementation: The DBE has various platforms of interacting with stakeholders on sports. However through the provincial departments of education, regular interactions are being held. SRSA gets these regular interactions and briefing from the DBE.
MS T XASA, MP
MINISTER OF SPORT AND RECREATION
17 September 2018 - NW1653
Stubbe, Mr DJ to ask the Minister of Human Settlements
1. (a) What number of cases relating to the Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities Act, Act 12 of 2004, as amended, have been referred to the (i) SA Police Service (SAPS) and (ii) Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI) by (aa) her department and, (bb) each entity reporting to her for further investigation since the Act was assented to and (b) what number of the specified cases have (i) been investigated by SAPS and DPCI, (ii) been followed up by the respective accounting officers and (iii) resulted in a conviction in each specified financial year since 2004?
Reply:
Department
1(a) |
(i) (ii) |
None. None |
(aa) |
(i) |
None |
b) (i) None
(ii) None
(iii) None.
However, the National Department of Human Settlements has, over the past three (3) years dealt and/ or conducted investigations into fraudulent payment transactions where some empIoyees/ officials were implicated. There were fi:ve (5) fraudulent payment transactions, with the vaIue/ amounts of between R197 400.00 and R815 326.27.
The five (5) cases implicated the same employees/ officials which were reported to the South African Police Service and registered under the following case reference numbers:
(a) Sunnyside CAS 645/09/2014; and
(b) Sunny.side PEAS 538/09/2015
The cases are still with the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA).
Name of Entity (bb) |
(a) Number of cases referred |
b (i) Number of cases investigated by SAPS & DPCI |
b (ii) Number of cases being followed up by Accounting Officers |
b (ui) Number of cases which resulted in conviction and year |
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a(i) SAPS |
a(ii) DPCI |
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National Home Builders Registration Council (NHBRC) |
2 cases (222 housing project and fraudulent house settlement claims) |
1 case out of 222 housing project and fraudulent settlement claims |
1 case of Fraudulent house settlement claims |
1 case of Fraudulent house settlement claims |
1 case of Fraudulent house settlement claims led to a conviction in February 2018 |
|
Community Scheme Ombud Service (CSOS) |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
2 cases |
No convictions or action as yet as the 2 cases are still under special audit. |
|
Estate Agency Affairs Board (EAAB) |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
|
National Urban Reconstruction Housing Agency (NURCHA) |
3 cases (Attempted fraud by an employee, attempted internet fraud by unknown persons and a case fraud by supplier) |
Not applicable |
1 investigated by SAPS and 1 still under investigation by SAPS of a supplier |
Not applicable |
1 conviction of an employee in 2016 |
|
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Social Housing Regulatory Authority (SHRA) |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
|
National Housing Finance Corporation (NHFC) |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
|
Housing Development Agency (HDA) |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
|
Rural Housing Loan Fund tRHLF) |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
Not applicabJe |
QUESTION FOR WRITTEN REPLY QUESTION NUMBER: PQ 1653 (NW1803E) DATE OF PUBLICATION: 25 MAY 2018
DEPUTY DIRECTOR-GENERAL: CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER
DATE: ( +•( OF I / -*/8
N CHAINEE
DEPUTY DIRECTOR-GENERAL: STRATEGY AND PLANNING
DATE:
,
Approved/not approved
N C MF TO, MP
MINISTE OR HUMAN SETTLEMENTS
DATE:
17 September 2018 - NW2361
Gardee, Mr GA to ask the Minister of Public Service and Administration
What (a) number of government employees on (i) national and (ii) provincial level on the PERSAL system are over the age of 60 years and (b) is the breakdown of the specified government employees in terms of (i) age, (ii) department and (iii) salary level?
Reply:
The National Treasury is a custodian of PERSAL System, as such, in a better position to provide the figures
17 September 2018 - NW2349
Xalisa, Mr Z R to ask the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs
Whether any municipalities in the country have any agreements and/or contracts with a certain company (name furnished); if so, (a) what is the monetary value of each agreement and/or contract, (b) what services does the specified company offer in each case and (c) for what time period has the company been offering services in each case?
Reply:
The information requested by the Honourable Member is not readily available in the Department. However, the Department has sent letters to all the Provincial Departments responsible for Local Government to engage municipalities to obtain the relevant information. The information will be submitted to the Honourable Member as soon as it is available.
17 September 2018 - NW2324
Mente-Nkuna, Ms NV to ask the Minister of Public Service and Administration
(1)(a) What number of labour disputes are currently being faced by (i) her department and (ii) the entities reporting to her, (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;
Reply:
Audited information in this regard will be submitted to parliament through annual reports, which will be tabled in parliament during this month of September 2018 as required by the parliamentary prescripts.
17 September 2018 - NW2512
Mackenzie, Mr C to ask the Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services
(1) Whether the SA Post Office (SAPO) has put a formal communications policy in place; if so, (2) are SAPO employees instructed not to engage with the media; if so, what are the relevant details; (3) have any SAPO employees been (a) threatened with dismissal and/or (b) dismissed for engaging with the media since the communications policy was introduced; if so, what are the details of the (i) name of the employee, (ii) nature of disciplinary action taken and (iii) date on which disciplinary action was taken? NW2799E
Reply:
I have been informed by SAPO as follows:
(1) The Post Office has a Communications Policy that standardizes the processes for its internal organizational communications as well as its public corporate communications, including media relations. In addition, the Post Office has a dedicated Communications Business Unit. The policy has been updated to include guidelines and requirements for posts on social media, and the updated version is currently in the approval process.
(2) Structurally, the Communications Business Unit is the custodian of the media affairs function of the Post Office and in terms of the communications policy, individual employees’ media engagements are mandated to be channeled via this Business Unit.
In terms of the policy, only senior management, the Communication section and employees delegated by the Communication section may communicate with the media.
(3)(a) No SAPO employees have been threatened with dismissal for engaging with the media since the communication policy was introduced
(b) No SAPO employees were dismissed for engaging with the media since the policy was introduced.
(i)(ii)(iii) Not applicable
Approved/ not approved
Dr Siyabonga Cwele, MP
Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services
Date:
17 September 2018 - NW2483
van der Merwe, Ms LL to ask the Minister of Women in the Presidency
(1)What is the total number of international trips that (a) she and (b) her department’s officials undertook since she took office on 26 February 2018; (2) what was the total costs of each international trip in terms of the airline used, class of travel, travel and subsistence budget and any other related cost; (3) what are the names and other relevant details of members of staff in her Office and other departmental officials who undertook each international trip; (4) what (a) was the purpose of each international trip, (b) were the expertise of the officials attending the international meetings or conferences, (c) value did the officials add to the conferences and (d) were the outcomes of each international trip undertaken; (5) will she provide Ms L L van der Merwe with a detailed report of each conference attended overseas? NW2634E
Reply:
a) The total number of international trips that were undertaken since the Minister took office on 26 February 2018 was five and the Minster attended one.
Refer to table below for response on bullet 2 & 3
No |
Date |
Destination |
Purpose of trip |
Officials |
Air Travel |
Accommodation (all officials) |
Travel and Subsistence |
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Name |
Unit |
Class |
Cost |
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1 |
12 – 23 March 2018 |
New York |
62nd Session of the Commission on the Status of Women (UNCSW62) |
Minister BO Dlamini – (10-19 Mar 2018) |
Ministry |
Business |
R91 351 |
R1 138 445 |
R30 475 |
Thokozani Dlamini - (10-19 Mar 2018) |
Adult family member as per the Ministerial Handbook Chapter 6, 3.1 |
Business |
R91 351 |
R27 712 |
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Ms WR Tshabalala |
DDG: Social Transformation & Economic Empowerment |
Business |
R153 359 |
R22 075 |
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Ms A Griessel |
DDG: Policy, Stakeholder Coordination & Knowledge Management |
Business |
R153 359 |
R22 075 |
|||||
L Oliphant |
Ministry – Stakeholder |
Business |
R70 381 |
R22 075 |
|||||
Ms M Mefolo - (10-19 Mar 2018) |
Ministry – Parliamentary Liaison Officer |
Business |
R118 799 |
R22 075 |
|||||
Ms E Maluleke |
CD: Governance Transformation, Justice & Security |
Business |
R153 359 |
R22 075 |
|||||
Ms T Khosa |
Dir: International Relations |
Business |
R153 359 |
R22 075 |
|||||
2 |
3 – 4 May 2018 |
Mauritius |
Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) Women’s Economic Empowerment Preparatory Workshop |
Mr P Maponyane |
Assistant Director: Economic Empowerment & Participation |
Economy |
R13 788 |
R8 400 |
RR2 726 |
Ms N Shitlhango |
Senior Admin Officer: International Relations |
Economy |
R13 788 |
R2 726 |
|||||
3 |
7 – 9 May 2018 |
Addis Ababa |
3rd Specialised Technical Committee (STC) on Women Empowerment |
Ms XV Mathobela |
CD: Office of the Director-General |
Economy |
R32 839 |
R31 000 |
R4 427 |
Mr B Thompson |
Assistant Director: Strategic Management |
Economy |
R32 839 |
R3 830 |
|||||
4 |
10 – 11 May 2018 |
Addis Ababa |
3rd Specialised Technical Committee (STC) on Women Empowerment - Minister’s Meeting |
Ms E Maluleke |
CD: Governance Transformation, Justice & Security |
Economy |
R32 425 |
R15 500 |
R2 947 |
5 |
27 – 28 June 2018 |
Kenya |
UN Regional Consultation on the Progress to Localize Agenda 2030 on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) |
Ms A Griessel |
DDG: Policy, Stakeholder Coordination & Knowledge Management |
Economy |
R68 345 |
|
R0 |
Ms ER Mailula |
Senior Admin Officer: Office of the DDG – Social Transformation & Economic Empowerment |
Economy |
R10 974 |
R4 303 |
Refer to table for response on bullet 4
No |
Date |
Destination |
A - Purpose of trip |
Official |
B - Expertise of official |
C – Value add of official |
D – Outcome of trip |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1
|
12 – 23 March 2018
|
New York
|
62nd Session of the Commission on the Status of Women (UNCSW62)
|
Minister BO Dlamini |
Executive Authority |
Provided strategic direction and leadership at the conference |
A CSW report has been compiled and shared with relevant stakeholders, and currently being shared with all relevant government clusters
|
Thokozani Dlamini |
Adult family member as per the Ministerial Handbook Chapter 6, 3.1 |
Adult family member as per the Ministerial Handbook Chapter 6, 3.1 |
|||||
Ms WR Tshabalala |
Strategist in gender issues and policy matters |
Provided strategic and technical support to the Minister, Deputy Ministers and MECs who attended Supervised officials on the work programme, and managed content development led the SA negotiation team |
|||||
Ms A Griessel |
Policy developer, analyst and M& E expertise |
Provision of technical and content support to the Minister and part of the negotiation team |
|||||
L Oliphant |
Media expertise |
Served as media liaison officer in collaboration with GCIS and DIRCO |
|||||
Ms M Mefolo |
Secretarial expertise |
Ministerial Aid |
D – Outcome of trip |
||||
Ms E Maluleke |
Gender expert and strategist on mainstreaming |
Provided technical support on content development including side events and participated during negotiations |
A CSW report has been compiled and shared with relevant stakeholders, and currently being shared with all relevant government clusters
|
||||
Ms T Khosa |
International relations expertise |
Provided International relations expertise and liaison with Embassy |
|||||
2 |
3 – 4 May 2018 |
Mauritius |
Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) Women’s Economic Empowerment Preparatory Workshop |
Mr P Maponyane |
An economist |
Provided technical support on economic analysis regarding opportunities within the IORA region for women |
|
Ms N Shitlhango |
Support staff |
Provided administrative support to the assistant director |
|||||
3 |
7 – 9 May 2018 |
Addis Ababa |
3rd Specialised Technical Committee (STC) on Women Empowerment |
Ms XV Mathobela |
Ensure the issues negotiated upon and agreed upon find expression in the strategic plan(s) of the department |
A strategic officer responsible for strategic planning in the department |
|
Mr B Thompson |
Strategic Planning Officer |
An officer responsible for strategic planning in the department |
|||||
4 |
10 – 11 May 2018 |
Addis Ababa |
3rd Specialised Technical Committee (STC) on Women Empowerment - Minister’s Meeting |
Ms E Maluleke |
Gender expert and strategist on mainstreaming |
Provided technical support on content development including side events and participated during negotiations |
A CSW/62 report has been compiled and shared with relevant stakeholders, and currently being shared with all relevant government clusters
|
5 |
27 – 28 June 2018 |
Kenya |
UN Regional Consultation on the Progress to Localize Agenda 2030 on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) |
Ms A Griessel |
Policy developer, analyst and M& E expertise |
Provision of technical and content support to the Minister and part of the negotiation team |
|
Ms ER Mailula |
Support staff |
Provided administrative support to the Deputy Director General |
Apart from the CSW/62 session there are international resolutions agreed upon on all sessions attended and negotiated upon, and are found on the web site of each conference/session.
Reply
________________________
Approved by the Minister on
Date………………………..
17 September 2018 - NW2510
Mackenzie, Mr C to ask the Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services
Whether the State Information Technology Agency (SITA) experienced any delays in certifying the results of students who completed the General Education and Training Certificate: Adult Basic Education and Training currently known as Community Education and Training (CET) qualification (a) in the (i) 2016 and (ii) 2017 academic years and (b) since 1 January 2018; if so, in each case, what (aa) number of students were affected, (bb) were the reasons for the delays and (cc) number of the specified cases were resolved?
Reply:
I have been informed by the SITA as follows:
(a) i) Yes
ii) Yes
(b) Data not available
aa) 2016: 30 533
2017: 43 235
2018: Data not available
bb) The system has recently been taken over from the Department of Basic Education in 2013 and is still being developed for full functionality to include ability to track delayed certification. SITA has recently embarked on a process to improve and strengthen the CET system functionality.
cc) The capability of the system is now being enhanced to improve reporting on subsequently resolved cases. Hence data on subsequent resolutions is currently unavailable.
Approved/ not approved
Dr Siyabonga Cwele, MP
Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services
Date:
17 September 2018 - NW1853
Matiase, Mr NS to ask the Minister of Human Settlements
What is the total number of houses that were given to recipients in each Municipality in 2017?
Reply:
During the 2017/18 Financial Year, a total of 135 981 housing opportunities (made up of 49 935 serviced sites and 86 046 houses/units) were delivered through the Human Settlement Development Grant (HSDG) by the nine provincial departments in conjunction with their respective municipalities.
Of the total number of housing opportunities, 86 046 were new houses that were built across the various national housing programmes, including 3 041 social, rental, hostel and institutional subsidy units which are not given to beneficiaries but remain government (municipal) or institutional rental housing stock.
In addition, the Finance-Linked Individual Subsidy Programme (FLISP) achieved an output of 1 964 beneficiaries who received subsidies and were able to obtain mortgage loans for their houses.
In summary, 81 041 houses were built and allocated to qualifying beneficiaries or recipients. Please see link for Annexure A for a detailed breakdown of housing allocation in each province.
http://pmg-assets.s3-website-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/RNW1853-Annexure_A.pdf
NATIONAL ASSEMBLY QUESTION FOR WRITTEN REPLY QUESTION NUMBER: PQ 1853
DATE OF PUBLICATION: 01 JUNE 2018
J LESHABANE
DEPUTY DIRECTOR-GENERAL: PROGRAMME AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT UNIT
DATE:
N CHAINEE
DEPUTY DIRECTOR-GENERAL: STRATEGY & PLANNING DATE: * \ - * 1 18
Recommended/not recommended
N MFE T
MINISTER FOR HUMAN SETTLEMENTS DATE:
ANNEXURE A (PQ 1853): Houses Built for Approved Beneficiaries in 2017/18
See the link for Annexure A:
17 September 2018 - NW2595
Ketabahle, Ms V to ask the Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services
(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? NW2886E
Reply:
I have been advised by the Department as follows:
1. The information provided is as per the staff establishment of the Department on 31 August 2018:
(a)(i) six (6)
(aa) two (2)
(bb) four (4)
(a)(ii) twenty nine (29)
(aa) two (2)
(bb) twenty seven (27)
(b)(i) four (4)
(aa) two (2)
(bb) two (2)
(b)(ii) twelve (12)
(aa) one (1)_
(bb) eleven (11)
ENTITIES
(2) (a)(i) There are seven (7) Chief Executive Officers in the entities and none of them are women.
(ii) Number of directors of each entity |
(b) Total number of women |
||
Entity |
Non-executive directors |
Executive directors |
|
SAPO |
9 |
3 |
4 non-executive directors and 1 executive director |
SENTECH |
6 |
3 |
3 non-executive directors and 0 executive director |
NEMISA |
6 |
2 |
2 non-executive directors and 0 executive director |
USAASA |
5 |
2 |
2 non-executive directors and 0 executive director |
BBI |
7 |
2 |
4 non-executive directors and 0 executive director |
SITA |
10 |
2 |
4 non-executive directors and 1 executive director (CFO resigned) |
ZADNA |
9 |
1 |
5 non-executive directors and 0 executive director |
Approved/ not approved
Dr Siyabonga Cwele, MP
Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services
Date:
17 September 2018 - NW2300
Cassim, Mr Y to ask the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs
1. With regard to the mega housing project in Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality, situated in Birchleigh North Extension 4, portion of portion 63 and portion of remaining extent of portion 39 of the farm Witfontein 15-IR to be known as Birchleigh North Ext 4 township, (a) what number of units are to be built and (b) on what date is the specified project set to (i) commence and (ii) be completed; (2) what number of (a) schools, (b) clinics and (c) parks are earmarked for the development
Reply:
(1) (a) Approximately 7195 units are earmarked for the Birchleigh Ext 4 Project, and the project is not ready to commence with construction at this stage. Information towards implementation will be communicated in due course.
(i) Professional Service Providers have been appointed to start with Detailed Designs which will be completed in June 2019. Construction will only commence in July 2019.
(ii) Three thousand units will be completed in 2021 and the rest in 2023.
(2) The following land uses have been earmarked for the Birchleigh Ext 4 project:
- 5 School Sites;
- 1 Medical centre; and
- 5 Open spaces (2 Parks).
17 September 2018 - NW2301
Gqada, Ms T to ask the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs
(1)Whether the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality has conducted an audit of all armoury of the Metro Police Department that has gone missing; if not, why not; if so, (a) what armoury has gone missing and (b) in which year was it reported missing; 2. will he furnish Ms T Gqada with a copy of the armoury audit report?
Reply:
(1) A comprehensive audit assessment of all Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department’s firearms is currently being conducted by the directorate responsible for priority crime investigations. The firearms audit assessment findings and the report thereof are expected to be presented to the Council during September 2018.
(2) Once the audit is completed, a copy of the firearms audit report will be made available.
17 September 2018 - NW2194
Groenewald, Dr PJ to ask the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs
Whether his department is at all involved in the building of the sewage plant at Rooigrond in North West; if so, in what capacity; (2) with reference to the specified sewage plant, (a) who is the implementation agent, (b) who is/are the project manager(s) and (c) who is the contractor; (3) (a) on what date did the project commence, (b) what was the initial tender amount and (c) to whom was the tender awarded; 4) (a) what is the expected date for the completion of the project and (b) how much do the project costs amount hitherto (5) whether he will make a statement about the matter?
Reply:
1 a) The Department is not involved at all in the building of the sewage plant at Rooigrond in the North West. The project is Funded by the Department of Local Government and Human Settlements in the povince through the Provincial Infrastructure Grant (PIG).
2. a) Sedibeng Water Board is the implementing agent.
b) King and Associates Consultant is the Project Management and Consulting Company
c) The contractor is CMS Water Engineering.
3. a) The project commenced on 23 October 2017.
b) The initial tender amount was R47,394,567.00.
c) The tender was awarded to CMS Water Engineering.
4. a) The expected date for the completion of the project is 27 September 2018.
b) The project costs amount to R36 789 380 as at 22 August 2018.
5. No
The project is to provide the bulk water and sanitation services to the existing 1000 households at Rooigrond and to make provision for servicing an additional 2000 low cost houses to be built in future. The overall progress on site is 61 % (As of end July 2018). Total number of local people employed in the project is 19 (14 youth with 13 male and 1 female; 5 adults with 4 males and 1 female).
17 September 2018 - NW2356
Khawula, Ms MS to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation
Which municipalities in each province are presently the top 10 water consumers?
Reply:
The municipalities that are presently the top 10 water consumers in each province are listed per table below. In most of the cases there is a direct relation between demand and the population served by a particular municipality. Refer to Annexure A for the top 10 water consumers in each province.
17 September 2018 - NW2006
Malatsi, Mr MS to ask the Minister of Human Settlements
With reference to each domestic trip that was undertaken by board members and senior management of the (a) National Home Builders Registration Council and (b) Rural Housing Loan Fund in each year between 1 January 2014 and 31 December 2017, what are the relevant details in each case of the (i)(aa) name of each hotel and (bb) cost of accommodation of each hotel stay, (ii) cost of shuttle service used and (iii) total amount of traveling allowance for each member of the travelling delegation?
Reply:
Entities
(a) National Home Builders Registration Council
The NHBRC indicated that it does not have information for the period 1 January 2017 to November 2015 mainly due to Rennies Travel Management which was used in the past not being able to provide the entity with the required information. Information between December 2015 and 31 December 2017 has been provided and is as follows: See the link below:
http://pmg-assets.s3-website-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/RNW2006-2018-09-17.pdf
NATIONAL ASSEMBLY QUESTION FOR WRITTEN REPLY
QUESTION NUMBER: PQ 2006 (NW2165E) DATE OF PUBLICATION: 8 JUNE 2018
N CHAINEE
DEPUTY DIRECTOR-GENERAL: STRATEGY AND PLANNING
DATE: ” g .
N C MF TO, MP
MINISTER FOR HUMAN SETTLEME,NTS DATE:
17 September 2018 - NW2358
Ketabahle, Ms V to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation
(a) What number of water treatment plants does the Government own, (b) where is each plant located, (c) what number of the specified water treatment plants is operational and (d) what is each water treatment plant’s daily capacity?
Reply:
a) The number of water treatment plants owned by Government is a total of 1137 inclusive of boreholes. Refer to Annexure A.
b) Refer to Annexure A.
c) The number of water treatment plants that are operational is a total of 1084 and 53 are not operational. Refer to Annexure A.
d) Refer to Annexure A.
17 September 2018 - NW2365
Botes, Mr A to ask the Minister of Sport and Recreation
In light of the fact that one of the intentions of the meeting of Ministers of Sport in the BRICS was to host the Sport Council and finalise the BRICS Sport Charter that will allow the rotation of the BRICS games every four years, (a) what lessons were learnt from the BRICS Sport Council and (b) in what manner will the lessons contribute towards the imperatives of the National Development Plan's 2030 imperatives of (i) equal opportunity, (ii) inclusion and (iii) redress as well as outcome 14 on social cohesion and nation-building?
Reply:
South Africa did not host the BRICS Sport Council of Ministers due to the unavailability of other BRIC Sport Ministers to attend this meeting. However, it’s envisaged that the formation of the BRICS Sport Council of Ministers will assist in providing guidance on how the games should be run going forward. Ministers of Sport from the BRICS Nations responsible for Sport will be able to deliberate and agree on a number of areas pertaining to the games as it was operating in a vacuum since inception in 2016 in Goa, India. The BRICS Sport Charter and the MOU regarding the establishment of this Commission has been drafted and it’s to be deliberated during the BRICS Council of Sport Ministers meeting on the date to be determined by the Minister.
(a) The BRICS Games strengthens the relationship between the BRICS Countries
(b) The games contribute in the following:
(i) equal opportunity,
During the apartheid regime, black South African athletes were not provided/afforded an opportunity to participate in International sporting events to showcase their talents. Thus, the BRICS Games are seen as vehicle to address those disparities to afford our South African athletes an opportunity to compete with the rest of the world.
(ii) inclusion and
Our outcome 14 on social cohesion and nation building indicates that athletes should be afforded an opportunity to compete with the world despite their gender, race and class. Consequently, the BRICS Games seeks to find that balance in sport through the inclusion of every athlete determine to showcase his or her talent.
(iii) redress as well as outcome 14 on social cohesion and nation-building
Outcome 14 emphasized the importance of redress in sport. Redress is essential in sport as it seeks to address the imbalance of the past thereby building a society where opportunities are not defined by race, gender, class or religion.
MS T XASA, MP
MINISTER OF SPORT AND RECREATION
17 September 2018 - NW2582
Khawula, Mr M to ask the Minister of Women in the Presidency
(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 Office 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:
1. (a)(i) There are two Deputy Directors – General (DDGs) in the Department.
(ii)There are six Chief Directors in the Department and two Chief Directors in the Ministry whose employment contracts are linked to the term of office of the Minister.
(aa) The two DDGs and six Chief Directors are all employed on permanent basis. One of the DDG is currently the Acting Director General.
(b) Two DDGs are women and six Chief Directors are women. Out of eight Chief Directors; two are currently on suspension. There is one Acting Chief Director in the position of the suspended Chief Director: Cooperate Management; and no one acting in the position of Chief Director: Stakeholder Coordination and Outreach. Subsequently; there no capacity in the Stakeholder Coordination and Outreach Unit particularly the coordination of dialogues which are facilitated by the office of the Minister.
2. There are no entities reporting to the Minister in the Presidency responsible for Women. The level of human resources head is Deputy Director and if there is a need he reports to the Minister.
________________________
Approved by the Minister on
Date………………………..
17 September 2018 - NW2299
Cassim, Mr Y to ask the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs
(1)What is the name of the contactor who currently has the contract for refuse removal in the Kempton Park area within the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality; (2) (a) on what date was the specified contract first awarded, (b) what is the monetary value of the contract, (c) how many persons tendered for the contract and (d) who from the municipality signed the contract?
Reply:
(1) The refuse collection services in Kempton Park Area are provided by the City (council employees using council owned vehicles). The services in this regard are rendered in-house thus there is no private contractor and/or service provider rendering refuse collection services on behalf of the City of Ekurhuleni.
(2) Responses to questions raised under (2) are non-existent as the services referred to are rendered in-house and have not been out-sourced.
17 September 2018 - NW2514
Shinn, Ms MR to ask the Minister of Telecommunication and Postal Services
Whether the 35277 track and trace number of the SA Post Office is still operational; if not, what is the position in this regard, if so, what are the details of the (a) number of track and trace requests received in each month since 1 March 2018 and (b)(i) performance standards required and (ii) actual performance achieved in terms of the time taken to (aa) process a query, (bb) respond to a query and (cc) resolve a query?
Reply:
I have been informed by SAPO as follows:
1. Yes, with the exception of Vodacom numbers that have not been working since June 2018. Vodacom service was suspended due to non- payment.
(a) CFG Track and Trace- 35277 |
|
Period |
Number of Requests |
Mar-18 |
11962 |
Apr-18 |
10735 |
May-18 |
5962 |
Jun-18 |
3760 |
Jul-18 |
4232 |
Aug-18 |
5413 |
(b)(i) A Customer sends an SMS with the parcel” tracking number” to the 35277 track and trace number the short code. A response displaying where the parcel is situated is sent back to the customer’s cell phone in less than a minute.
(ii)(aa)(bb)(cc) are of no relevance since the customer receives feedback from the 35277 number in less than a minute.
Approved/ not approved
Dr Siyabonga Cwele, MP
Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services
Date:
17 September 2018 - NW2357
Khawula, Ms MS to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation
What numbers of desalination plants are currently (a) in operation, (b) being built and (c) being planned to be built in the country?
Reply:
The number of desalination plants in the country is as follows:
(a) There are 6 in operation;
(b) There is a total of four (4) being built and
(c) There is a total of nineteen (19) under various stages of planning
17 September 2018 - NW2059
Mulder, Dr PW to ask the Minister of Sport and Recreation
Whether all members of the senior management service (SMS) in her department had declared their interests for the past year as required by the Public Service Regulations; if not, (a) why not, (b) what number of the specified members did not declare their interests and (c) what are the (i) names and (ii) ranks of the specified noncompliant members of the SMS; 2) whether noncompliant SMS members have been charged; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details; 3) what number (a) of employees in her department at each post level are currently suspended on full salary and (b) of the specified employees at each post level have been suspended for the specified number of days (details furnished); 4) what is the total amount of cost attached to the days of service lost as a result of the suspensions in each specified case?
Reply:
1. Yes all members of the senior management service (SMS) declared their financial interests for the past year.
- (a) Not applicable.
- (b) Not applicable.
- (c) (i) Not applicable.
- (c) (ii) Not applicable.
2) No SMS Member charged. All Complied
3) (a) None. No Employee is suspended
3) (b) Not Applicable. No employee has been suspended.
4) Not Applicable. No employee has been suspended.
MINISTER T. XASA, MP
MINISTER OF SPORT AND RECREATION SA
17 September 2018 - NW2444
Mente-Nkuna, Ms NV to ask the Minister of Public Service and Administration
What is the (a) name of each investing company that has invested on land owned by (i) her department and (ii) each entity reporting to her and (b)(i) nature, (ii) value and (iii) length of each investment?
Reply:
The Department of Public Service and Administration and its entities do not owned land
17 September 2018 - NW2321
Moteka, Mr PG to ask the Minister of Sport and Recreation
(1) (a) What number of labour disputes are currently being faced by (i) her department and (ii) the entities reporting to her, (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 her 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? NW2498E
Reply:
(1) (a) What number of labour disputes are currently being faced by
(i) her department
The Department does not have dispute currently and not facing any disputes.
(ii) the entities reporting to her
South African Institute for Drug - Free Sport (SAIDS) does not have currently and not facing any disputes
Boxing South Africa (BSA) has five disputes
(b) what is the cause of each dispute
- Termination of service following outcomes of disciplinary process on ground of misconduct. (4)
- Dispute lodged by dismissed employee alleging non-payment of acting allowance at a time when employee was still in BSA employ. (1)
(c) what is the nature of each dispute
- Disputed outcome of disciplinary process and allegations of unfair dismissal was logged. (4)
- Allegations of unfair labour practice. (1)
(d) on what date was each dispute
(i) reported
four cases were reported in 2015
one case was reported in 2016
(ii) resolved
Five cases not resolved
(2) (a)(i) what number of employees have been dismissed by her department in the past five years
5 employees were dismissed by the Department in the past five years.
(ii) for what reason was each employee dismissed
three on abscondment
one on fraud, corruption and misrepresentation
one on Theft
(b)(i)what number of the specified employees were paid severance packages
none
(ii)what was the monetary value of each severance package?
none
MS. T XASA, MP
MINISTER OF SPORT AND RECREATION
17 September 2018 - NW1952
Hlonyana, Ms NKF to ask the Minister of Human Settlements
Whether her department at any stage promised housing to residents of the Steenvilla Housing Project in Steenberg, Cape Town, who face eviction as at 1 June 2018; if not, what is the pos‘ition in this regard; if so; (2) Did the specified residents receive the housing; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
1. No, the Department of Human Settlements has not at any stage promised housing to residents facing eviction as at 1 June 2018 at Steenvilla Housing Project in Steenberg, Cape Town.
However, the Minister of Human Settlements requested the Western Cape MEC responsible for Human Settlements to investigate and assist the affected residents of Steenvilla Housing Project, in possible measures to ensure that where possible and required alternative measures for accommodation.
Due to the huge housing backlog in the Western Cape, it was agreed that qualifying “ families facing eviction will be assisted in phases, with the most vulnerable group prioritised namely the elderly and disabled and thereafter assist those that meet the qualification criteria for subsidised housing. Currently, 37 evictees have been identified for assistance.
2. Refer to number 1 above.
NATIONAL ASSEMBLY
QUESTION FOR WRITTEN REPLY QUESTION NUMBER: PQ 1952 (NW2110E) DATE OF PUBLICATION: 8 JUNE 2018
J LESHABANE
DEPUTY DIRECTOR GENERAL:
PROGRAMME AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT UNIT DATE:
Recommended/not recommended
N CHAINEE
N MI
MINISTER FOR HUMAN SETTLEMENTS DATE:
17 September 2018 - NW2475
Paulsen, Mr N M to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation
What are the pollution levels of each river in South Africa in the 2017-18 financial year?
Reply:
A total of 440 water monitoring sites in the nine (9) water management areas were monitored for chemical monitoring programme in 2017/18 financial year. Salinity levels for rivers were regarded as good to very good indicating moderate to less pollution in 80% of the coverage in the nine (9) water management areas.
17 September 2018 - NW2302
Gqada, Ms T to ask the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs
(1)What is the total number of Ekurhuleni Metro Police officers who (a) brought and (b) won their cases for promotion at the Johannesburg Labour Court in the past three financial years; (2) (a) what is the total number of (i) the specified promotions that are still to be implemented by the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality and (ii) days that the municipality has in order to implement each promotion and (b) what are the reasons for the delay?
Reply:
1. There are no Labour Court judgements relating to promotions in the Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department that have been issued by the Johannesburg Labour Court or any other Court that has jurisdiction to deal with matters of this nature.
2. Consequently, the City of Ekurhuleni has not received any order coming from the courts directing it to promote any employee in the Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department.