Questions and Replies
21 September 2018 - NW2212
Singh, Mr N to ask the Minister of Environmental Affairs
(a) Whether she will advise of the reasons why the update of the status of the norms and standards for leopards and hunting quotas have not yet been released and (b) by what date will the 2018 leopard hunting quotas be released?
Reply:
(a) The Department of Environmental Affairs (DEA) is finalising the assessment of comments received during the public participation process. Subsequently, the draft norms and standards for the management and monitoring of the hunting of leopard in South Africa for trophy hunting purposes will be processed for approval and implementation. Such a process will involve cooperative governance arrangements and consultations with Provinces, national departments like Agriculture Forestry and Fisheries and parliament.
(b) The 2018 leopard hunting quota has already been allocated and a media statement informing the public about this was published on 12 August 2018.
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21 September 2018 - NW2350
Sonti, Ms NP to ask the Minister of Finance
What has been the breakdown of tax revenue in terms of Personal Income Tax, Corporate Tax, Levies and Value-added Tax since 27 April 1994?
Reply:
The following data on tax revenue is available on the National Treasury website and is based on data published in past documents like the annual Budget Review and Tax Statistics (also available on the National Treasury and SARS websites).
Historical tax revenue collections are published each year in the statistical annexure of the Budget Review. The latest data for the fiscal years from 2000/01 onwards can be found on pages 192 to 195 of the 2018 Budget Review. In order to cover the full period requested, Budget Review tables from 2011 to 2018 were consulted, all of which are available on our website. Using this source, the table below shows the breakdown of tax revenue across the three main components of personal income tax, corporate income tax and value-added tax since the 1993/94 fiscal year, alongside total tax revenue collections (in R 000’s).
Fiscal year |
Personal income tax |
Corporate income tax |
Value-added tax |
Total tax revenue |
1993/94 |
37,805 |
10,359 |
25,449 |
97,488 |
1994/95 |
44,973 |
11,961 |
29,288 |
113,775 |
1995/96 |
51,179 |
14,059 |
32,768 |
127,278 |
1996/97 |
59,520 |
16,985 |
35,903 |
147,332 |
1997/98 |
68,342 |
19,696 |
40,096 |
165,327 |
1998/99 |
77,734 |
20,388 |
43,985 |
184,786 |
1999/00 |
85,884 |
20,972 |
48,377 |
201,266 |
2000/01 |
86,478 |
29,492 |
54,455 |
220,119 |
2001/02 |
90,390 |
42,354 |
61,057 |
252,295 |
2002/03 |
94,337 |
55,745 |
70,150 |
281,939 |
2003/04 |
98,495 |
60,881 |
80,682 |
302,443 |
2004/05 |
110,982 |
70,782 |
98,158 |
354,979 |
2005/06 |
125,645 |
86,161 |
114,352 |
417,196 |
2006/07 |
140,578 |
118,999 |
134,463 |
495,549 |
2007/08 |
168,774 |
140,120 |
150,443 |
572,815 |
2008/09 |
195,146 |
165,539 |
154,343 |
625,100 |
2009/10 |
205,145 |
134,883 |
147,941 |
598,705 |
2010/11 |
226,925 |
132,902 |
183,571 |
674,183 |
2011/12 |
250,400 |
151,627 |
191,020 |
742,650 |
2012/13 |
275,822 |
159,259 |
215,023 |
813,826 |
2013/14 |
309,834 |
177,324 |
237,667 |
900,015 |
2014/15 |
352,950 |
184,925 |
261,295 |
986,295 |
2015/16 |
388,102 |
191,152 |
281,111 |
1,069,983 |
2016/17 |
424,545 |
204,432 |
289,167 |
1,144,081 |
2017/18 |
460,953 |
217,412 |
297,991 |
1,216,464 |
21 September 2018 - NW2265
Tarabella - Marchesi, Ms NI to ask the Minister of Basic Education
Whether, with regard to her media statement on 22 March 2018 (details furnished), her department has received the updated figures from the provincial education Members of the Executive Committee; if not, why not; if so, what are the updated figures?
Reply:
Yes, the Department has received the updated figures from the provincial education Members of the Executive Committee. Below is a table on the updated figures.
Table 1: Schools with pit latrines.
Schools with pit latrines ONLY and Unacceptable sanitation |
Schools 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 |
21 September 2018 - NW2505
McLoughlin, Mr AR to ask the Minister of Finance
What amount did each of the specified entities (details furnished) reporting to the National Treasury receive in income generated from the rental of land and/or properties they own (a) in each of the past five financial years and (b) since 1 April 2018?
Reply:
The specified entity reporting to the National Treasury (details furnished) did not receive any income from the rental of land or buildings. The only rental income received is from three entities for the installation and operation of electronic communication equipment at the Lehae le SARS property in Brooklyn.
Income received for the past 5 years and from April 2018 until date is as follows:
2013/2014 R65,736.54
2014/2015 R102,135.57
2015/2016 R110,306.54
2016/2017 R121,699.54
2017/2018 R122,668.32
April 2018 till date R54,528.82
21 September 2018 - NW2401
Alberts, Mr ADW to ask the Minister of Finance
(1)Whether the National Treasury intends to adjust the entry threshold for the payment of the skills development levy upwards annually in accordance with the annual salary increase rate; if not, why not; if so, (a) what are the relevant details in this regard and (b) what does the complete exposition of the planned entry threshold increase entail; (2) whether he has found that this policy position was rational and constitutional, based on the fact that small business owners have to pay higher increases and thus higher salaries annually; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details; (3) whether he will make a statement about the matter?
Reply:
1. Tax announcements are generally only made on Budget Day given the market sensitivity of such announcements. It will therefore not be appropriate to pre-empt the Budget process by making any announcement on any tax or levy before Budget Day. In preparing for the Budget, the National Treasury does review thresholds and rates for possible changes to be announced in the coming Budget.
2. I am not aware of what policy position the Honourable Member is referring to with regard to the skills levy or any formal requirement for small businesses to pay higher increases and salaries. I would welcome any further information on such requirements.
3. I only make any announcement on any changes to any threshold on Budget Day, to the extent that there are any such changes.
21 September 2018 - NW2267
Tarabella - Marchesi, Ms NI to ask the Minister of Basic Education
(1)What (a) are the names of the three companies that were allegedly paid more than R260 million in advance by her department to provide mobile classrooms, but did not deliver any (details furnished), (b) amount was paid to each company and (c) are the names of the schools where the mobile classrooms were meant to be delivered to; (2) were tenders issued for the classrooms before paying funds to the companies; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details; (3) whether (a) her department and/or (b) the provincial department of education took action to recover the money; if not, why not; if so, what was the nature of the action; (4) were any departmental officials investigated for the irregularity; if not, why not; if so, (a) what is the name of each official who was investigated and (b) what was the outcome of the investigations; (5) were any measures put in place to assist the schools that were supposed to receive classrooms but did not; if not, why not; if so, what measures were taken?
Reply:
(1)(2)(3)(4)(5):
Information received from the Eastern Cape Department of Education is that a preliminary investigation is currently being conducted by the Eastern Cape Office of the Premier and the Provincial Department of Public Works and the Eastern Cape Department of Education. The companies involved are Kwikspace, E-kwibuild and Parkhomes. The details of the amounts paid, schools affected, whether tenders were issued will be available as soon as the investigation is concluded and it is on the basis of the findings and recommendations that a determination will be made on the course of action.
21 September 2018 - NW2215
Alberts, Mr ADW to ask the Minister of Finance
(1)With reference to his reply to question 1578 on 4 July 2018 regarding the Public Investment Corporation (PIC) and the Government Employees Pension Fund’s approval of a loan of R50 billion to Eskom, what are the due diligence criteria for PIC when a short-term loan is considered; (2) (a) is the specified due diligence criteria an accepted process which has been approved by the PIC board and (b) does the process correspond with industry acceptable investment criteria; (3) was a proper due diligence conducted in terms of the specified criteria on the R5 billion loan to Eskom; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, (4) whether he can provide supporting documentation of this?
Reply:
(1) At the outset it should be noted that the loan amount was R5 billion and not R50 billion and the loan was paid back on 1 March 2018 with interest of approximately R30 million which accrued to the Government Employees Pension Fund (GEPF).
Similar to all other investments the loan to Eskom was subjected to the PIC’s investment processes, which is set out below:
Mandates and Mandate Fit
The PIC’s investment decisions are informed by the provisions of mandates entered into between the PIC and its clients. These mandates are approved by the FSB and, amongst others, they prescribe strategic asset allocations and the asset classes in which the PIC can invest, the risk parameters as well as portfolio limits, with the ultimate objective of generating sustainable returns for the clients on whose behalf the PIC invests.
It is a requirement that any transaction funded by the PIC should fit the mandate and any investment that is misaligned with the mandate cannot be funded. If a transaction fits the mandate, then it is subjected to a thorough due diligence process before an investment decision is taken.
Policies and Frameworks
All transactions are subject to various (Board-approved) PIC investment, compliance, risk and legal policies, as well as ESG frameworks, all of which are based on international best practice and are aligned with applicable legislation and regulations. The PIC also has an approved DOA Framework in place, delegating responsibilities for different transactions to a variety of role-players in the investment divisions (i.e. Listed, Unlisted and Property Investments), as well as to employees in Risk Management, Legal, Compliance, Corporate Affairs and Investment Support. The DOA also outlines the powers of the Board, as well as the committees of the Board and those of the Executive Directors.
Transaction Approval Process and Due Diligence
Once a transaction is presented to the PIC, it goes through an initial screening process to establish that it fits the mandate, is commercially viable and falls within acceptable risk parameters. If it meets these requirements, it is tabled at a Portfolio Management Committee (PMC) to seek authorisation to conduct due diligence. This committee is chaired by an Executive Director, and its members include a mix of Executive Heads of Divisions as well as other members of Senior Management.
The PMCs comprise of PMC Unlisted (for all transactions not listed on the stock exchange); PMC Listed (for all transactions listed on the stock exchange); and PMC Property Investments (that deal with real estate investments). Once the initial due diligence process has been concluded, the outcomes thereof are presented and discussed at a subsequent meeting of the respective PMC. Should the PMC at the meeting resolve that a transaction is worth pursuing, the PMC will recommend that a detailed due diligence be undertaken.
A comprehensive due diligence (financial, commercial, operational, legal, technical, legal and regulatory, and ESG) is undertaken and terms and conditions of the proposed investment are negotiated with the counterparty. The due diligence is conducted by the PIC and where appropriate, external service providers.
Based on the outcomes of the due diligence, the PMC may either approve the transaction if it is within its approval limits in terms of the PIC’s DOA, or reject the transaction. Where the value of the transaction is beyond the PMC’s approval authority, the PMC recommends it to the next level of approval. Depending on the type of investment (listed, unlisted or properties), the next level of approval could be any of the following committees: Fund Investment Panels (FIPs) (sub-committees of the Investment Committee), the Investment Committee, and the Board.
Transactions which present any risks of an ESG or reputational nature are also scrutinised by the Social and Ethics Committee of the Board, focusing on the ethical aspects thereof, as well as sustainability matters. These Board committees are comprised of a majority of Independent Non-Executive Directors and are also chaired by Independent Non-Executive Directors.
(2)(a) All PIC policies, due diligence criteria and delegations of authority are reviewed on an anual basis and approved by the PIC Board.
(2)(b) The PIC’s investment process, policies, due diligence criteria and delegations of authority correspond with industry acceptable investment criteria, both locally as well as internationally.
(3) A due diligence was conducted on the R5 billion loan to Eskom. Further to this it is also important to note that this loan was backed by a Guarantee from National Treasury.
(4) The PIC’s reports on investment decisions are confidential and cannot be made public.
20 September 2018 - NW2251
Kruger, Mr HC to ask the Minister of Small Business Development
(1)Whether any Enterprise Incubation Programmes for small businesses and cooperatives have been piloted in the (a) Thembisile Hani and/or (b) J S Moroka Local Municipalities in Mpumalanga (i) in each of the past five financial years and/or (ii) since 1 April 2018; if not, in each case, why not; if so, what are the details of the (aa) sectors in which the incubators are piloted, (bb) number of clients that benefitted from incubators, (cc) number of jobs created and (dd) names and addresses of each incubator; (2) whether any of the specified beneficiaries are supported by the (a) Small Enterprise Development Agency and/or (b) Small Enterprise Finance Agency; if so, what are the relevant details in each case?”
Reply:
(1)(a)&(b) No.
(i) &(ii) The Enterprise Incubation Programme (EIP) has been operational since 1 April 2016. Since being operational, the Department of Small Business Development (DSBD) has not piloted the EIP for small businesses and cooperatives in the identified municipalities. The Department has received one application from the Thembisile Hani Local Municipality. However, the application was not successful as it did not meet the requirements.
(aa),(bb),(cc) & (dd) Not applicable.
(2) Not applicable.
20 September 2018 - NW2675
Bagraim, Mr M to ask the Minister of Transport
With regard to the Transgression Notices issued by the Railway Safety Regulator on the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa, what (a) is the total number of Transgression Notices that have been issued in each month in the past three financial years, (b) is the total number of Transgression Notices that have been appealed in each month, (c) was the reason for appeal in each case, (d) was the outcome of each appeal and (e) were the costs of each appeal case?
Reply:
CONTRAVENTION NOTICES and PENALTIES ISSUED TO PRASA IN THE PAST THREE FINANCIAL YEARS (2015 – 2017)
NO. |
Year |
No. of contravention notices issued |
Appealed by PRASA |
Reason for appeal |
Outcome of appeal |
Costs |
General Comment |
1. |
2015 |
1 X Failure to comply with the Improvement Directive – Signalling Contravention |
Yes |
Dispute the alleged contravention – noncompliance to a directive |
Penalty was suspended subject to conditions i.e corrective action plan |
N/A |
|
2. |
2017 |
1 x Failure to comply with the Prohibition Directive- Abnormal working conditions contravention |
Yes |
Dispute the alleged contravention – noncompliance to a directive |
Penalty imposed |
R5 Million |
|
NO. |
Year |
No. of contravention notices issued |
Appealed by PRASA |
Reason for appeal |
Outcome of appeal |
Costs |
General Comment |
3. |
2018 |
1 X Operating without a safety permit |
Yes |
Dispute the alleged contravention notice – on the basis that PRASA requested an extension |
Pending – matter still to be set down for a dispute hearing. |
None at this stage |
20 September 2018 - NW2428
De Freitas, Mr MS to ask the Minister of Transport
Whether, with reference to the reply to question 949 on 9 April 2018, the report has been received yet; if not, what deadline has been set for the receipt of the report; if so, (a) when was the report received, (b) what are the (i) contents and (ii) recommendations of the report and (c) what action does he intend taking in this regard?
Reply:
Pursuant to the discussion between the Minister and the ACSA Board, it was agreed that the report be considered by the Board prior to submitting the report to the Minister, however, most of the Board members resigned prior to the consideration of the report by the Board. The report will be considered by the newly appointed Board.
a) The report has not been submitted.
b) Refer to (a) above.
(i) Refer to (a) above.
(ii) Refer to (a) above.
c) Refer to (a) above.
20 September 2018 - NW2542
Hunsinger, Dr CH to ask the Minister of Transport
(a) What tenders have been (i) issued and (ii) awarded by the Airports Company of South Africa in the past three financial years, (b) what are the reasons for the delay in awarding tenders in each instance, (c) to whom were the tenders awarded in each case, (d) why was the tender awarded to the successful bidder in each case, (e) what was the value of the tender that was awarded in each case and (f) when did each tender (i) commence and (ii) conclude?
Reply:
(a) (c) and (e) Answer – please refer to the attached listing
(b) and (d) Answer - The ACSA organisation, as a schedule 2 has adopted the PFMA and PPPFA regulation as a means of executing its procurement administration. These regulatory prescripts are in place to ensure that the procurement process is fair, equitable, transparent, competitive and cost effective.
Further the PPPPFA sets out the standards, including the evaluation process to be employed in the evaluation and the selection of the most suitable service provider whilst ensuring that the 5 pillars as set out in section 217A of the act are upheld. The evaluation criteria are defined by a team of subject matter experts.
ACSA has employed a three-bid committee system. These independent committees are assembled to ensure that the procurement process in the evaluation, recommendation and the final award is fair, transparent, competitive, equitable and cost effective. The evaluation criteria by its nature are set to determine a match against the set requirements, thus ensuring that the award to make to a supplier has the capacity and capability to undertake the contract of a defined magnitude. This holistic capacity and capability assessment is not only focused on the technical aspects, it also has a strong focus on the financial strength, legal standing, and many other aspects that are deemed necessary on a tender by tender basis.
Further to the above, ACSA has a performance management system in place. This system ensures a continuous evaluation of the performance of the service provider through the life span of the contract.
The process is administered by the SCM department with participation of nominated end users, with timelines defined per tender.
20 September 2018 - NW2540
De Freitas, Mr MS to ask the Minister of Transport
With reference to his reply to question 458 on 8 March 2018, (a) who are the members of the respective Railway Safety Regulator Level Crossing Technical Committees in each province, (b) how were the members selected, (c) what criteria was used to select the members, (d) who selected the committee members in each case and (e) what is being done to ensure that all committees are functional going forward?
Reply:
a) Kindly refer to the attached Annexure A for a list of members of the Level Crossing Technical Committees in each province.
b) Invitation letters were sent to provincial Heads of Departments, requesting their departments’ participation in the level crossing committees. The letters further requested the HOD’s to nominate suitable personnel to attend the meetings. Refer to Annexure B
c) Refer to (b)
d) Depending on the agenda items for each committee, the committee would often identify more stakeholders to be invited to future committee meetings based on their role. An example of this would be identifying and inviting representatives from the Traffic Police, which would then assist with law enforcement pertaining to motorists and pedestrians when crossing a level crossing.
e) The organisation is currently in the process of resuscitating the committees across the country, with regions spear-heading the process. Gauteng had its first meeting for 2018 on 31 August. The meetings will be held quarterly.
20 September 2018 - NW2725
Holomisa, Mr BH to ask the Minister of Trade and Industry
(1)Whether he has followed through to ensure that a certain case (details furnished) has been concluded in accordance with his instruction to the Chief Executive Officer of the National Credit Regulator (NCR); if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details; (2) whether he intends to take any action against the NCR or Wesbank relating to the specified matter; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?NW3017E
Reply:
1. Mr Mapeka referred his case to the National Consumer Tribunal alleging that Wesbank failed to sell his vehicle as soon as reasonably possible and at the best price reasonably possible. On 5 November 2009 the National Consumer Tribunal handed judgement wherein it directed the National Credit Regulator to investigate the matter and provide a report within three (3) months. The National Credit Regulator complied with the judgement and submitted the required report on 26 January 2010. Wesbank offered to write off the outstanding balance and delist Mr Mapeka at the credit bureaus. The offer was accepted by Mr Mapeka on 06 May 2010 and the matter was regarded as finalized.
Mr Mapeka subsequently sued Wesbank in the Bloemfontein High Court demanding compensation for pain and suffering caused by Wesbank. The Court dismissed his application. Mr Mapeka then approached the National Consumer Tribunal again seeking damages. On 11 November 2014 the National Consumer Tribunal dismissed Mr Mapeka’s case. When the Bloemfontein High Court and the National Consumer Tribunal dismissed his applications, Mr Mapeka, if still in disagreement with the judgements, should have referred his case to the Supreme Court of Appeal.
The NCR has no legal mandate to adjudicate over claims for damages concerning pain and suffering. Ordinary courts of law are the most appropriate fora to decide on such matters.
2. In dealing with Mr Mapeka’s case, the National Credit Regulator fully complied with its legislative mandate as per the National Credit Act 34 of 2005.
20 September 2018 - NW2487
De Freitas, Mr MS to ask the Minister of Transport
With reference to the reply to question 673 on 23 April 2018 regarding already built infrastructure to date, (a) what infrastructure has already been built, (b) by what date was each completed in each instance, (c) what were the set completion dates against planned dates, (d) what monitoring mechanisms took place in each instance and (e) what (i) did each monitoring report indicate in respect of each location and (ii) were the deficiencies identified?
Reply:
(a) what infrastructure has already been built, (b) by what date was each completed in each instance, (c) what were the set completion dates against planned dates, (d) what monitoring mechanisms took place in each instance and (e) what (i) did each monitoring report indicate in respect of each location and (ii) were the deficiencies identified?
Plans/ Programme |
Region |
a) Key Milestones |
c) Projected Completion Date |
b) Completion date |
d) Monitoring Mechanism Applied |
e) i) Results of monitoring report |
e) ii) Deficiencies identified |
Re-Signalling Programme |
KwaZulu/Natal (KZN) |
07 Dec 2021 |
|||||
Phase 1: Pinetown line |
Phase 1B - 15 Sept 2018 |
Phase 1A – 17 Dec 2017 |
Project Progress meetings; |
December 2017 - commissioned |
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Western Cape (WC) |
30 Jan 2020 |
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Phase 1.2: Wynberg – Simonstown, Crawford – Diep River |
30 Apr 2018 |
30 Apr 2018 |
Project Progress Meeting; Monthly report; |
April 2018 commissioned except Simonstown that is delayed to Sep 2018 |
Theft and Vandalism is largely destabilizing the implementation |
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Phase 1.3: Salt River - Kenilworth |
18 Mar 2018 |
2 Jul 2018 |
Project Progress Meeting; Monthly report; |
July 2018 commissioned |
Illegal encroachment into the Rail reserve. Security challenges prohibited to work on the central lines. |
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Gauteng |
28 Feb 2021 |
||||||
Gauteng Nerve Centre (GNC) |
22 May 2015 |
30 Nov 2015 |
Project Progress meetings; |
Commissioned |
|||
Phase 1: Midway – Residentia |
15 May 2015 |
31 Mar 2016 |
Project Progress Meeting; Monthly report |
Commissioned |
|||
Phase 2: Kaalfontein – Leralla, Olifantsfontein – Irene |
03 Dec 2015 |
28 Nov 2016 |
Project Progress meetings; |
Commissioned |
|||
Phase 3: Randfontein – Roodepoort |
05 Mar 2016 |
15 May 2017 |
Project Progress Meeting; Monthly report |
Commissioned |
|||
Phase 4: Boksburg East – Springs, Daveyton – Alliance |
11 May 2016 |
15 Dec 2017 |
Project Progress Meeting; Monthly report |
Commissioned |
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Phase 5: George Goch – Geldenhuys, Benrose – Kaserne West, Booysens – Crown |
3 Apr 2018 |
26 Jan 2018 |
Project Progress Meeting; Monthly report |
BOY – CRN: 09 Dec 2018 Remainder January 2018 commissioned |
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Depot Modernisation Wolmerton |
Gauteng North |
Phase 1 complete Phase 2 in testing & commissioning scheduled for completion by end March 2018 |
31 Mar 2018 |
30 Jun 2018 |
Project Progress Meeting |
Practical Completion certificate issued |
Holistic planning for depot cannot be achieved if done in parts. Holistic plan for entire depot’s services will be done in Phase 3 Turnkey project. |
20 September 2018 - NW2201
Madisha, Mr WM to ask the Minister of Transport
Whether he has launched any form of enquiry into the allegations that contracts were illegally awarded to certain politically connected persons (names and details furnished) for road maintenance, grass cutting and other services in the Government’s development programme to uplift emerging business people in the Free State; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
The National Department of Transport has not received allegations regarding involvement of politically connected persons who were awarded contracts for road maintenance programme in the Free State Department of Police, Roads and Transport.
It is for that reason that no form of enquiry has been launched to this effect.
We would encourage the Honourable Member to give us information and relevant details, so that allegations can be investigated with immediate effect.
19 September 2018 - NW2360
Mashabela, Ms N to ask the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation
Have there been any businesspersons on the foreign delegations who have visited the country on diplomatic visits since 1 January 2018; if so, (a) what are the names of the businesspersons and (b) which foreign delegation did each businessperson accompany?
Reply:
There has not been any businessperson who accompanied me abroad as Minister of International Relations and Cooperation.
19 September 2018 - NW2437
Nolutshungu, Ms N to ask the Minister of Higher Education and Training
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:
(a) (i) None
(ii) None
(b) (i) None
(ii) None
(iii) None
19 September 2018 - NW2340
Nolutshungu, Ms N to ask the Minister of Higher Education and Training
(1)(a) What is the total number of instances of corruption at each institution of higher learning in the country that have been reported to her department or which her department has been made aware of by the police in the 2017-18 financial year, (b) what are the reported allegations in each case, (c) was each allegation investigated, (d) what was the outcome of each investigation and (e) what is the name of each person who is implicated;
Reply:
1. (a) In terms of South African criminal law, corruption is defined as follows: Anybody who accepts any gratification from anybody else, or offers or gives any gratification (benefit) to anybody else in order to influence the receiver to conduct herself, himself or itself in a way, which amounts to the unlawful or irregular exercise of any duties.
Six cases of corruption at universities were reported to the Department in the 2017/18 financial year. The South African Police Services has not brought any cases to the attention of the Department.
It is important to note that this response does not include a variety of general complaints and allegations received by the Department in 2017/18 against institutions. These complaints are often of a vague nature and do not contain any evidence to support allegations of corruption. Such complaints have been referred to universities to investigate, and they have been requested to provide reports on these matters to the Department.
The details of the cases reported in the 2017/18 financial year are listed below.
Institution |
(b) Cases reported |
(c) Status of investigation |
(d) Outcome |
(e) Person(s) allegedly involved |
1. University of Johannesburg (UJ) |
|
The University concluded a forensic investigation. |
Both persons have left the University. The University has laid criminal charges against the implicated persons and is implementing the recommendations of the forensic report. |
The former Chairperson of Council Professor Marcus and the former Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Finance Professor van Schoor. |
2. UJ uncovered irregularities with regard to payments made to the President of their Convocation. The President of Convocation was a member of Council at the time and was paid for a service that he did not provide. He also failed to disclose his business interests to the University Council. |
The University concluded a forensic investigation. |
The President of the Convocation resigned from the UJ Council. |
Mr Mbali Mkhonto. |
|
3. Improper use of a credit card by the Vice-Chancellor. |
The University concluded a forensic investigation. |
The University is implementing the recommendations of the forensic report. |
Former Vice-Chancellor, Prof Ihron Rensburg. |
|
2. University of Venda (Univen) |
4. During a monitoring visit to Univen at the end of August 2017, the Department discovered that there were a number of abandoned infrastructure projects. The Department queried the reasons for the contractors abandoning the projects, and due to the cost implications and the possibility of corruption allegations, requested Univen to investigate the matter. |
In October 2017, the Univen Council instituted an independent forensic investigation into the abandoned infrastructure projects. The university has informed the Minister that the results of this investigation are currently being finalised and will be submitted to Council at its next meeting, after which the Minister will be fully informed of the outcome. |
Awaiting the forensic report. |
Awaiting the forensic report. |
5. In early 2018, the Department was made aware that in 2017, Univen, through its investment company, the Univen Innovate Growth Company (UIGC), entered into various agreements with private companies to develop infrastructure at the university campus in Thohoyandou. Univen did not request Ministerial approval for the proposed developments as is required by Higher Education Act, and there were alleged irregularities in the process. |
The Minister issued a directive to Univen in terms of section 42 of the Higher Education Act, instructing the Univen Council not to restart the process of procuring or developing any new infrastructure, including through the UIGC. The Minister informed Univen of her intention to appoint an Independent Assessor to undertake an investigation into the affairs of Univen in terms of section 44 of the Act and provided the university an opportunity to respond before acting. |
Departmental officials are currently assessing Univen’s response to the Minister’s directive. The Minister will apply her mind to the matter and decide on further action once this assessment is complete. |
UIGC, university management and Council. |
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3. University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) |
6. UKZN is conducting forensic investigations into admissions fraud at UKZN. This has also been reported to the HAWKS. |
The investigation is ongoing. |
Awaiting the outcome of the investigation. |
Awaiting the outcome of the investigation. |
19 September 2018 - NW2400
Alberts, Mr ADW to ask the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation
(1)Whether, in view of her department’s mandate to manage and implement international relations and co-operation, she has been informed that land ownership around Mpumalanga and other parts of the country has been contested by external parties before the land reform programme started; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details; (2) did the Government at any stage engage the Kingdom of eSwatini about land and border issues since 27 April 1994; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details; (3) what was the (a) purpose or objective of the commission that was set up by the Government in 2006 (details furnished) to discuss land and border matters with their counterparts from eSwatini and (b) outcome of those talks; (4) what was the outcome of the various Diplomatic Notes sent between the United Kingdom, the Republic of South Africa and the Kingdom of eSwatini, between 1966 and 1969, requesting that borders between the two countries be defined; (5) whether she will make a statement on the matter?
Reply:
(1) Yes, I have been informed and I am aware that the Government of Kingdom of eSwatini has over the years submitted claims on some parts of South Africa’s territory. South Africa’s position on such cases will be informed by:
i) South Africa’s Constitution (Schedule 1A) defines the territory of the Republic.
ii) The OAU 1964 Resolution AHG/Res.16 (1) on colonial borders, as well as the AU Constitutive Act 2001, Article 4(b), and
iii) International Law.
(2) Yes, at the request of the Kingdom of eSwatini, the South African Government has since 1994 engaged them on their land and border claims. In this regard, the two governments engaged with a view to resolving the land and border matters.
(3) (a) In 2005, the then Minister of Foreign Affairs, established the South African International Boundaries Committee (SAIBC) to investigate the land and border claims by the Kingdom of eSwatini. In this regard, the SAIBC had met with the Swaziland Border Restoration Committee (BRC) on several occasions to discuss the land and border matters.
(b) The outcomes of those meetings resulted in both sides restating their positions on the land and border dispute. The SAIBC presented its report to the then Minister of Foreign Affairs, subsequent to which, the then Minister, disbanded the SAIBC.
(4) It has proven difficult to find such material and to even determine the location where the information may be kept, considering that the diplomatic notes referred to, date back from the period between 1966 and 1969.
(5) No.
19 September 2018 - NW2523
Kalyan, Ms SV to ask the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation
What is South Africa’s position regarding the (a) alleged arbitrary firing of the Clerk of the Pan-African Parliament (PAP) and (b) refusal by the President of the PAP to implement a decision by the Executive Council of the African Union to lift the firing of the clerk and other staff members?
Reply:
(a) South Africa, like all African Union (AU) member states, desires to see the Pan-African Parliament (PAP) operating in a more effective way in order to better serve the people of Africa. South Africa’s position is that while the dismissal of the Clerk is an internal matter of the PAP, the decision of the Executive Council of the AU should be implemented, namely that the AU Commission should “initiate an urgent independent audit of PAP to be concluded by October 2018 and that “the President of PAP shall refrain from adopting decisions with regard to staff disciplinary measures without prior approval from the Chairperson of the AU Commission until the audit is completed”.
(b) In terms of this decision, the Permanent Representatives Committee (PRC) will “consider the Audit Report and conclude its consideration no later than 15 November 2018, and based on the findings take appropriate action and report back to the Executive Council at the January 2019 Summit”.
- The Secretariat had indicated that the Bureau of the PAP has not yet made a decision on the question of reinstating the Clerk It is expected that the PRC, when considering the envisaged Audit Report, will decide on the future of the Clerk of the PAP.
- Paragraph 5 (c) of the Investigation Report on Pan African Parliaments Recruitment states that the “President, APROB and Clerk of Parliament should ensure that the injustices perpetrated during the recruitment process concerning certain staff is corrected forthwith”.
- Following the Executive Council Decision, the Department of International Relations and Cooperation sent a Note Verbale to the Secretariat of the PAP requesting the re-instatement of Tebogo Mhlongo, a South African national whose employment was terminated in June 2016.
- Through a Note Verbale, dated 10 August 2018, the Secretariat of the PAP responded as follows:
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“After consideration by the Bureau of the Pan-African Parliament, direction has been provided by the Bureau of the Pan-African Parliament and the Secretariat is in the process of processing it. The institution will ensure that it finalizes its reflection of the way forward of implementing the said Executive Council decision as soon as possible. Once the institutional position and options are determined, the Pan-African Parliament will be expected to consult with the African Union Commission, as indicated in the said decision and give a hearing to the concerned staff members to get their perspectives. Upon doing so implementation will commence upon receipt of funds to finance the implementation.
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19 September 2018 - NW2377
Mashabela, Ms N to ask the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation
Whether any businesspersons accompanied the Government on any visits to foreign countries since 1 January 2018; if so, what are the relevant details of each visit?
Reply:
Honourable Member, no businesspersons have accompanied me, as Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, on any visits abroad.
19 September 2018 - NW2682
Mashabela, Ms N to ask the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation
(a) What (i) number of international organisation is the Government a member of, (ii) are the names of the other countries who are members of the specified organisation and (iii) is the purpose of each organisation and (b) on what date did South Africa join each organisation?
Reply:
South Africa is a member of the principal multilateral bodies at the global, regional and sub-regional level. These are, the United Nations, the African Union and the Southern African Development Community and the Southern African Customs Union.
(a)(i) South Africa is represented in 40 international organisations and structures.
The balance of the question is addressed in each specified organisation listed.
The United Nations
(a)(ii) There are currently 193 member states of the United Nations. These are;
Afghanistan
Albania
Algeria
Andorra
Angola
Antigua and Barbuda
Argentina
Armenia
Australia
Austria
Azerbaijan
Bahamas
Bahrain
Bangladesh
Barbados
Belarus
Belgium
Belize
Benin
Bhutan
Bolivia (Plurinational State of)
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Botswana
Brazil
Brunei Darussalam
Bulgaria
Burkina Faso
Burundi
Cabo Verde
Cambodia
Cameroon
Canada
Central African Republic
Chad
Chile
China
Colombia
Comoros
Congo
Costa Rica
Côte d'Ivoire
Croatia
Cuba
Cyprus
Czech Republic
Democratic People's Republic of Korea
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Denmark
Djibouti
Dominica
Dominican Republic
Ecuador
Egypt
El Salvador
Equatorial Guinea
Eritrea
Estonia
Eswatini
Ethiopia
Fiji
Finland
France
Gabon
Gambia (Republic of The)
Georgia
Germany
Ghana
Greece
Grenada
Guatemala
Guinea
Guinea Bissau
Guyana
Haiti
Honduras
Hungary
Iceland
India
Indonesia
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Iraq
Ireland
Israel
Italy
Jamaica
Japan
Jordan
Kazakhstan
Kenya
Kiribati
Kuwait
Kyrgyzstan
Lao People’s Democratic Republic
Latvia
Lebanon
Lesotho
Liberia
Libya
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Madagascar
Malawi
Malaysia
Maldives
Mali
Malta
Marshall Islands
Mauritania
Mauritius
Mexico
Micronesia (Federated States of)
Monaco
Mongolia
Montenegro
Morocco
Mozambique
Myanmar
Namibia
Nauru
Nepal
Netherlands
New Zealand
Nicaragua
Niger
Nigeria
Norway
Oman
Pakistan
Palau
Panama
Papua New Guinea
Paraguay
Peru
Philippines
Poland
Portugal
Qatar
Republic of Korea
Republic of Moldova
Russian Federation
Rwanda
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Saint Lucia
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Samoa
San Marino
Sao Tome and Principe
Saudi Arabia
Senegal
Serbia
Seychelles
Sierra Leone
Singapore
Slovakia
Slovenia
Solomon Islands
Somalia
South Sudan
Spain
Sri Lanka
Sudan
Suriname
Sweden
Switzerland
Syrian Arab Republic
Tajikistan
Thailand
The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia
Timor-Leste
Togo
Tonga
Trinidad and Tobago
Tunisia
Turkey
Turkmenistan
Tuvalu
Uganda
Ukraine
United Arab Emirates
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
United Republic of Tanzania
United States of America
Uruguay
Uzbekistan
Vanuatu
Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of
Viet Nam
Yemen
Zambia
Zimbabwe
(a)(iii) Purpose of the United Nations.
The UN Charter describes the Purposes of the United Nations as:
1. To maintain international peace and security, and to that end: to take effective collective measures for the prevention and removal of threats to the peace, and for the suppression of acts of aggression or other breaches of the peace, and to bring about by peaceful means, and in conformity with the principles of justice and international law, adjustment or settlement of international disputes or situations which might lead to a breach of the peace;
2. To develop friendly relations among nations based on respect for the principle of equal rights and self-determination of peoples, and to take other appropriate measures to strengthen universal peace;
3. To achieve international cooperation in solving international problems of an economic, social, cultural, or humanitarian character, and in promoting and encouraging respect for human rights and for fundamental freedoms for all without distinction as to race, sex, language, or religion; and
4. To be a centre for harmonizing the actions of nations in the attainment of these common ends.
(b) South Africa was one of the 51 founding members of the United Nations and joined the organisation on 7 November 1945.
The African Union
(a)(ii) The African Union has 55 sovereign states that have ratified or acceded to the Constitutive Act of the African Union to become member states to the African Union (AU). The members are;
Algeria
Angola
Benin
Botswana
Burkina Faso
Burundi
Cabo Verde
Cameroon
Central African Republic
Chad
Comoros
Congo
Côte d'Ivoire
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Djibouti
Egypt
Equatorial Guinea
Eritrea
Eswatini (Swaziland)
Ethiopia
Gabon
Gambia (Republic of The)
Ghana
Guinea
Guinea Bissau
Kenya
Lesotho
Liberia
Libya
Madagascar
Malawi
Mali
Mauritania
Mauritius
Morocco
Mozambique
Namibia
Niger
Nigeria
Rwanda
Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic (not a member of the United Nations)
Sao Tome and Principe
Senegal
Seychelles
Sierra Leone
Somalia
South Sudan
Sudan
Togo
Tunisia
Uganda
United Republic of Tanzania
Zambia
Zimbabwe
(a)(iii) Purpose of the African Union.
The main stated purpose of the AU is to;
- To achieve greater unity and solidarity between the African countries and Africans.
- To defend the sovereignty, territorial integrity and independence of its Member States.
- To accelerate the political and social-economic integration of the continent.
- To promote and defend African common positions on issues of interest to the continent and its peoples.
- To encourage international cooperation, taking due account of the Charter of the United Nations and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
- To promote peace, security, and stability on the continent.
- To promote democratic principles and institutions, popular participation and good governance.
- To promote and protect human and peoples' rights in accordance with the African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights and other relevant human rights instruments.
- To establish the necessary conditions which enable the continent to play its rightful role in the global economy and in international negotiations.
- To promote sustainable development at the economic, social and cultural levels as well as the integration of African economies.
- To promote co-operation in all fields of human activity to raise the living standards of African peoples.
- To coordinate and harmonize the policies between the existing and future Regional Economic Communities for the gradual attainment of the objectives of the Union.
- To advance the development of the continent by promoting research in all fields, in particular in science and technology.
- To work with relevant international partners in the eradication of preventable diseases and the promotion of good health on the continent.
(b) South Africa joined the Organisation of African Unity (OAU) on 6 June 1994, and became a member of the African Union at its launch in Durban on 9 July 2002.
Southern African Development Community (SADC)
(a)(ii) The Southern African Development Community currently has 16 members. These are;
Angola
Botswana
Comoros
Democratic Republic of Congo
Lesotho
Madagascar
Malawi
Mauritius
Mozambique
Namibia
Seychelles
Eswatini
United Republic of Tanzania
Zambia
Zimbabwe
(a)(iii) Purpose of SADC.
To promote sustainable and equitable economic growth and socio-economic development that will ensure poverty alleviation with the ultimate objective of its eradication, enhance the standard and quality of life of the people of Southern Africa and support the socially disadvantaged through regional integration.
(b) The Republic of South Africa acceded to the SADC Treaty on 29 August 1994
Southern African Customs Union (SACU)
(a)(ii) The Southern African Customs Union has 5 members. These are;
Botswana
Eswatini
Lesotho
Namibia
(a)(iii) The purpose of SACU.
To serve as an engine for regional integration and development, industrial and economic diversification, the expansion of intra-regional trade and investment, and global competitiveness.
(b) The Union of South Africa joined SACU on 29 June 1910.
United Nations Specialised Agencies
South Africa is also a member of the following United Nations Specialised Agencies. It should be noted that while South Africa is a member of these agencies, the specialised technical nature of the work undertaken by these bodies is dealt with by respective line function departments in South Africa. Individual member countries of the various institutions will not be listed individually, but the information is freely available on the web pages of the respective bodies.
(a)(ii) There are currently 16 specialised agencies. These are;
Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
(a)(ii) The current membership of the FAO is 195 countries.
(a)(iii) Purpose of the FAO.
The FAO is a specialized agency of the United Nations (UN), which leads international efforts to eliminate hunger with the objective of achieving food security and nutrition for all, and to ensure that people have regular access to food and nutrition. The FAO works in over 130 countries worldwide and has established their Sub-Regional office in Johannesburg, South Africa.
(b) South Africa joined the FAO on 16 October 1945.
International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)
(a)(ii) There are 192 ICAO members, consisting of 191 of the 193 UN members (all but Dominica, Liechtenstein), plus the Cook Islands.
(a)(iii) Purpose of the ICAO
ICAO's primary role is to provide a set of standards which will help regulate aviation across the world. It classifies the principles and techniques of international air navigation, as well as the planning and development of international air transport to ensure safety and security
(b) South Africa became a member of the ICAO in 1947, having ratified the Chicago Convention of 1944, on 1 March 1947.
International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)
(a)(ii) There are currently 176 members of IFAD.
(a)(iii) Purpose of IFAD.
The United Nations International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) is a specialised agency of the United Nations dedicated to eradicating rural poverty in developing countries. It was established as an international financial institution in 1977 as one of the major outcomes of the 1974 World Food Conference.
(b) South Africa became a member of IFAD on 14 February 1997.
International Labour Organization (ILO)
(a)(ii) The ILO currently has 187 member states, all of which are members of the United Nations.
(a)(iii) Purpose of the ILO.
The International Labour Organisation (ILO) is devoted to promoting social justice and internationally recognised human and labour rights, pursuing its founding mission that social justice is essential to universal and lasting peace. The ILO is the only tripartite U.N. agency that brings together governments, employers and workers representatives of 187 member States, to set labour standards, develop policies and devise programmes promoting decent work for all women and men. Today, the ILO's Decent Work agenda helps advance the economic and working conditions that give all workers, employers and governments a stake in lasting peace, prosperity and progress.
(b) South Africa was re-admitted as a member of the ILO on 26 May 1994. This followed a period of 30 years of isolation from international labour forums after the country withdrew from the ILO in 1964 as a result of political pressure.
International Maritime Organization (IMO)
(a)(ii) As of 2018, there are 173 member states of the IMO, which includes 172 of the UN member states plus the Cook Islands.
(a)(iii) Purpose of the IMO.
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) is a permanent international body devoted to improving safety at sea. The purposes of IMO are “to provide machinery for cooperation among Governments in the field of governmental regulation and practices relating to technical matters of all kinds affecting shipping engaged in international trade; to encourage and facilitate the general adoption of the highest practicable standards in matters concerning maritime safety, efficiency of navigation and prevention and control of marine pollution from ships”. The Organization is also empowered to deal with administrative and legal matters related to these purposes.
(b) South Africa became a full member of the IMO in February 1995 after having observer status from 1948.
International Monetary Fund (IMF)
(a)(ii) The IMF currently has 189 member countries.
(a)(iii) Purpose of the IMF.
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is an organization working to foster global monetary cooperation, secure financial stability, facilitate international trade, promote high employment and sustainable economic growth, and reduce poverty around the world.
(b) South Africa joined the IMF on 27 December 1945.
International Telecommunications Union (ITU)
(a)(ii) An organization based on public-private partnership since its inception, ITU currently has a membership of 193 countries and almost 800 private-sector entities and academic institutions.
(a)(iii) Purpose of the ITU.
The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) is an agency of the United Nations (UN) whose purpose is to coordinate telecommunication operations and services throughout the world. Originally founded in 1865, as the International Telegraph Union, the ITU is the oldest existing international organization. ITU headquarters are in Geneva, Switzerland.
(b) South Africa joined the ITU on 1 January 1910.
United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
(a)(ii) There are 193 member states in UNESCO, including that of Palestine.
(a)(iii) Purpose of UNESCO.
UNESCO’s mission is to contribute to the building of peace, the eradication of poverty, sustainable development and intercultural dialogue through education, the sciences, culture, communication and information. The Organization focuses, in particular, on two global priorities: Africa and Gender equality.
(b) South Africa joined UNESCO on 12 December 1994.
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
(a)(ii) The IAEA has 170 member states.
(a)(iii) Purpose of the IAEA.
The IAEA seeks to accelerate and enlarge the contribution of atomic energy to peace, health and prosperity throughout the world. It ensures that assistance provided by it or at its request or under its supervision or control is not used in such a way as to further any military purpose. The IAEA has two regional offices in Toronto and Tokyo, and two liaison offices in New York City and Geneva. The IAEA runs laboratories specialized in nuclear technology in Austria and Monaco.
(b) South Africa is a founding member of the IAEA which was established in 1957.
United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO)
(a)(ii) UNIDO currently has 168 member states.
(a)(iii) Purpose of UNIDO.
The mission of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO is to promote and accelerate inclusive and sustainable industrial development (ISID) in Member States.
(b) South Africa joined UNIDO on 24 October 2000.
Universal Postal Union (UPU)
(a)(ii) The UPU has 192 member countries.
(a)(iii) Purpose of the UPU.
The Universal Postal Union (UPU), established by the Treaty of Bern of 1874, is a specialized agency of the United Nations (UN) that coordinates postal policies among member nations, in addition to the worldwide postal system. Purpose of the UPU.
(b) South Africa joined the UPU on 22 August 1994.
World Bank
(a)(ii) The World Bank has 189 members.
(a)(iii) Purpose of the World Bank (IBRD)
The World Bank is an international financial institution that provides loans to countries of the world for capital projects. It comprises two institutions: the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD), and the International Development Association (IDA). The organizations that make up the World Bank Group are owned by the governments of member nations, which have the ultimate decision-making power within the organizations on all matters, including policy, financial or membership issues. Member countries govern the World Bank Group through the Boards of Governors and the Boards of Executive Directors. These bodies make all major decisions for the organizations. To become a member of the Bank, under the IBRD Articles of Agreement, a country must first join the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Membership in IDA, IFC and MIGA are conditional on membership in IBRD.
(b) South Africa joined the World Bank on 27 December 1945.
World Health Organization (WHO)
(a)(ii) The WHO has 194 member states, most of which are UN members with the exception of the Cook Islands and Niue.
(a)(iii) What is the purpose of the WHO.
WHO's main functions can be described as to act as a directing and coordinating authority on international health work, to ensure valid and productive technical cooperation, and to promote research. The objective of WHO is the attainment by all peoples of the highest possible level of health
(b) South Africa was a founding member of the WHO in 1947.
World Meteorological Organization (WMO)
(a)(ii) There are 191 member states and territories in the WMO>
(a)(iii) Purpose of the WMO.
WMO provides world leadership and expertise in international cooperation in the delivery and use of high-quality, authoritative weather, climate, hydrological and related environmental services by its Members, for the improvement of the well-being of societies of all nations
(b) South Africa joined the WMO after its establishment on 23 March 1950.
World Tourism Organization (UNWTO)
(a)(ii) The UNWTO currently has 158 member states, all of which are members of the United Nations.
(a)(iii) Purpose of the UNWTO.
The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) is the United Nations agency responsible for the promotion of responsible, sustainable and universally accessible tourism. As the leading international organization in the field of tourism, UNWTO promotes tourism as a driver of economic growth, inclusive development and environmental sustainability and offers leadership and support to the sector in advancing knowledge and tourism policies worldwide. The UNWTO Regional Commission for Africa (CAF) seeks to leverage tourism as a catalyst for economic development on the African continent.
(b) South Africa joined the United Nations World Tourism Organisation in 1994.
World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO)
(a)(ii) The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) is one of the 16 specialized agencies of the United Nations. WIPO currently has 191 member states.
(a)(iii) Purpose of the WIPO.
WIPO promotes the protection of intellectual property throughout the world through cooperation among states and, where appropriate, in conjunction with other international organizations. Amongst other things, WIPO encourages the conclusion of new international treaties and the modernization of national legislation; gives technical assistance to developing countries; assembles and disseminates information; assists in obtaining protection of inventions, marks and industrial designs for which protection in several countries is desired; and promotes administrative cooperation among member states.
(b) South Africa became a member of WIPO on 23 March 1975.
Treaty Bodies
South Africa is also a member of a range of United Nations human rights treaty Bodies. These are;
- International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR)
(a)(ii) The ICCPR has 167 state parties.
(a)(iii) The ICCPR’s purpose is that, in accordance with the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the ideal of free human beings enjoying civil and political freedom and freedom from fear and want can only be achieved if conditions are created whereby everyone may enjoy his civil and political rights, as well as his economic, social and cultural rights, and to promote universal respect for, and observance of, human rights and freedoms.
- South Africa ratified the ICCPR on 10 December 1998, and the Optional Protocol (on abolishing the death penalty) on 28 August 2002.
- International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (ICESCR)
(a)(ii) The ICESCR has 160 state parties.
(a)(iii) The International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (ICESCR) together with its sister Covenant, the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR), and the Universal Declaration, form the International Bill of Human Rights. The ICESCR was adopted by the General Assembly on 16 December 1966. The Covenant reflects the commitments adopted after World War II to promote social progress and better standards of life, reaffirming faith in human rights and employing the international machinery to that end. Since the ICESCR is an international human rights treaty, it creates legally binding international obligations to those States that have agreed to be bound by the standards contained in it.
- South Africa ratified the ICESCR on 12 January 2015.
- Convention on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD)
(a)(ii) The CERD has 175 state parties.
(a)(iii) Parties to the ICERD ‘condemn racial discrimination’ and commit ‘to the elimination of racial discrimination in all its forms.’ States promise to guarantee the right of everyone, without distinction as to race, colour, or national or ethnic origin, to equality before the law.
(b) South Africa ratified the CERD on 10 December 1998.
- Convention on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW)
(a)(ii) The CEDAW has 187 state parties.
(a)(iii) The Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW), adopted in 1979 by the UN General Assembly, is often described as an international bill of rights for women. Consisting of a preamble and 30 articles, it defines what constitutes discrimination against women and sets up an agenda for national action to end such discrimination. The Convention defines discrimination against women as "...any distinction, exclusion or restriction made on the basis of sex which has the effect or purpose of impairing or nullifying the recognition, enjoyment or exercise by women, irrespective of their marital status, on a basis of equality of men and women, of human rights and fundamental freedoms in the political, economic, social, cultural, civil or any other field."
(b) South Africa ratified the CEDAW on 15 December 1995.
- Convention against Torture (CAT)
(a)(ii) The CAT has 153 state parties.
(a)(iii) United Nations Convention against Torture (UNCAT) is an international human rights treaty that aims to prevent torture and other acts of cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment or punishment around the world. The Convention requires states to take effective measures to prevent torture in any territory under their jurisdiction, and forbids states to transport people to any country where there is reason to believe they will be tortured.
(b) South Africa ratified the CAT on 10 December 1998.
- Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC)
(a)(ii) The CRC has 193 state parties.
(a)(iii) The Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) is a human rights treaty which sets out the civil, political, economic, social, health and cultural rights of children. The Convention defines a child as any human being under the age of eighteen, unless the age of majority is attained earlier under national legislation. Nations that ratify this convention are bound to it by international law. Compliance is monitored by the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child, which is composed of members from countries around the world. Once a year, the Committee submits a report to the Third Committee of the United Nations General Assembly, which also hears a statement from the CRC Chair, and the Assembly adopts a Resolution on the Rights of the Child.
(b) South Africa ratified the CRC on 16 June 1995.
- Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD)
(a)(ii) The CRPD has 129 state parties.
(a)(iii) The CRPD Convention is intended as a human rights instrument with an explicit, social development dimension. It adopts a broad categorization of persons with disabilities and reaffirms that all persons with all types of disabilities must enjoy all human rights and fundamental freedoms. It clarifies and qualifies how all categories of rights apply to persons with disabilities and identifies areas where adaptations have to be made for persons with disabilities to effectively exercise their rights and areas where their rights have been violated, and where protection of rights must be reinforced.
(b) South Africa ratified the CRPD on 30 November 2007.
Other international bodies, treaties and structures
(a)(ii) The Commonwealth
The Commonwealth consists of 53 members including: 19 African members, 7 Asian members, 13 members from the Caribbean and the Americas, 3 members from Europe and 11 members from the Pacific. Membership include countries amongst the world’s largest, smallest, richest and poorest countries, and were those that had historical linkages with the United Kingdom. More recently, newer members, like Rwanda, have no such historical linkage, but see benefit in the association. Thirty-one (31) members are classified as small states.
Africa
- Botswana
- Cameroon
- Ghana
- Kenya
- Lesotho
- Malawi
- Mauritius
- Mozambique
- Namibia
- Nigeria
- Rwanda
- Seychelles
- Sierra Leone
- South Africa
- The Gambia (re-joined on 8 February 2018)
- Swaziland
- Uganda
- United Republic of Tanzania
- Zambia
Asia
Caribbean
- Antigua and Barbuda
- Bahamas, The
- Barbados
- Belize
- Canada
- Dominica
- Grenada
- Guyana
- Jamaica
- Saint Lucia
- St Kitts and Nevis
- St Vincent and The Grenadines
- Trinidad and Tobago
Europe
Pacific
- Australia
- Fiji
- Kiribati
- Nauru
- New Zealand
- Papua New Guinea
- Samoa
- Solomon Islands
- Tonga
- Tuvalu
- Vanuatu
(a)(iii) The Commonwealth supports member countries to achieve development, democracy and peace and provides a voice for small and vulnerable states and acts as a champion for young people.
The Organisation helps to strengthen governance, build inclusive institutions and promote justice and human rights. Its work includes, growing economies, boosting trade, empowering young people, and addressing threats such as climate change, debt and inequality.
The Commonwealth also provides training and technical assistance and support decision-makers to draw up legislation and deliver policies. It deploys experts and observers who offer impartial advice and solutions to national problems and also provides systems, software and research for managing resources.
(b) South Africa re-joined the Commonwealth in 1994.
World Trade Organisation
(a)(ii) The WTO has 164 members, and 23 observers.
(a)(iii) Purpose of the WTO.
The World Trade Organization (WTO) is the international organization that oversees trade among member nations and acts as a forum for governments to negotiate trade agreements and settle trade disputes under a system of rules and procedures. Its aim is to increase world trade by lowering barriers to the international sale of goods and services, including intellectual property. The WTO was formed on January 1, 1995, replacing the postwar multilateral trading order under the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) with a more formal institutional arrangement. Headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland.
The WTO, as the only global international organisation dealing with the rules of trade between states, convenes its topmost decision-making body, the Ministerial Conference, every two years as mandated by the Marrakesh Agreement establishing the WTO. The WTO provides the multilateral framework of rules governing international trade relations, an essential mechanism for preventing and resolving trade disputes, and a forum for addressing trade related issues that affect all WTO members. The Ministerial Conference is empowered to take decisions on all matters under any of the multilateral trade agreements.
(b) South Africa was a member of the GATT and participated in the Uruguay Round of negotiations. The country ratified the Marrakesh Agreement in December 1994 and thus became a founding member of the WTO when the Organisation was established.
International Union for the Protection of new Varieties of Plants (UPOV)
(a)(ii) The UPOV currently has 75 members.
(a)(iii) Purpose of the UPOV.
The purposes of the UPOV Convention are to oblige member states of the Union to recognise and secure to breeders of new plant varieties an industrial property right (plant breeder's right), to harmonise such rights and to encourage cooperation between member states in their administration of such rights.
(b) South Africa joined the UPOV on 6 November 1977.
International Organisation for Migration (IOM)
(a)(ii) The IOM currently has 172 members.
(a)(iii) Purpose of the IOM.
As the leading international organization for migration, IOM acts with its partners in the international community to:
- Assist in meeting the growing operational challenges of migration management.
- Advance understanding of migration issues.
- Encourage social and economic development through migration.
- Uphold the human dignity and well-being of migrants.
(b) South Africa joined the IOM on 22 October 1997.
Antarctic Treaty System
(a)(ii) The total number of Parties to the Treaty is 53.
(a)(iii). Purpose of the Antarctic Treaty System.
The Antarctic Treaty was signed in Washington on 1 December 1959 by the twelve countries whose scientists had been active in and around Antarctica during the International Geophysical Year (IGY) of 1957-58. It entered into force in 1961. Some important provisions of the Treaty are:
Antarctica shall be used for peaceful purposes only (Art. I)
Freedom of scientific investigation in Antarctica and cooperation toward that end … shall continue (Art. II).
Scientific observations and results from Antarctica shall be exchanged and made freely available (Art. III).
(b) The Treaty was signed on 1 December 1959 and entered into force on 12 June 1961.
The Organisation of Vine and Wine (OIV)
(a)(ii) The OIV has 46 member states.
(a)(iii) Purpose of the OIV.
The OIV is an intergovernmental organisation of a scientific and technical nature of recognised competence for its works concerning vines, wine, wine-based beverages, table grapes, raisins and other vine-based products.
(b) South Africa joined the OIV when it went into effect on 1 January 2004.
International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO)
(a)(ii) The ISO has 162 members.
(a)(iii) Purpose of the ISO.
The ISO is a world-wide federation of national standards bodies. The aim of the ISO is to promote the development of standardisation and related activities in the world with a view to facilitating the international exchange of goods and services and to develop cooperation in the spheres of intellectual, scientific, technological and economic activity. The scope of the ISO covers standardisation in all fields except electrical and electronic engineering standards, which are the responsibility of the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC). The ISO brings together the interests of producers, users, governments and the scientific community in preparation for International Standards.
(b) South Africa joined the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) in 1946 as one of 25 founding members.
World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE)
(a)(ii) The OIE currently has 182 members.
(a)(iii) Purpose of the OIE
The need to fight animal diseases at global level led to the creation of the Office International des Epizooties through the international Agreement signed on January 25th 1924. In May 2003 the Office became the World Organisation for Animal Health but kept its historical acronym OIE. The OIE is the intergovernmental organisation responsible for improving animal health worldwide.
(b) South Africa joined the OIE on 7 November 1945.
Bureau of International Expositions (BIE)
(a)(ii) The BIE currently has 170 members.
(a)(iii) The purpose of the BIE.
The BIE is the Intergovernmental Organisation in charge of overseeing and regulating all international exhibitions that last more than three weeks and are of non-commercial nature ("Expos"). Today, 4 main types of Expos are organised under its auspices: World Expos, Specialised Expos, Horticultural Expos and the Triennale di Milano.
(b) South Africa joined the BIE on 1 September 1993.
International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA)
(a)(ii) There are currently 158 member states with a further 24 states in the process of accession.
(a)(iii). Purpose of IRENA
IRENA is an intergovernmental organisation that supports countries in their transition to a sustainable energy future, and serves as the principal platform for international cooperation, a centre of excellence, and a repository of policy, technology, resource and financial knowledge on renewable energy. IRENA promotes the widespread adoption and sustainable use of all forms of renewable energy, including bioenergy, geothermal, hydropower, ocean, solar and wind energy in the pursuit of sustainable development, energy access, energy security and low-carbon economic growth and prosperity. With a mandate from countries around the world, IRENA encourages governments to adopt enabling policies for renewable energy investments, provides practical tools and policy advice to accelerate renewable energy deployment, and facilitates knowledge sharing and technology transfer to provide clean, sustainable energy for the world’s growing population.
(b) South Africa is a founding member of IRENA, signing the Statute on 17 January 2010, with ratification on 17 October 2010.
The Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW)
(a)(ii) The OPCW currently has 193 member states.
(a)(iii) Purpose of the OPCW.
The Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons is the implementing body of the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC), which entered into force in 1997. The OPCW has 193 Member States, who are working together to achieve a world free of chemical weapons.
The OPCW Member States share the collective goal of preventing chemistry from ever again being used for warfare, thereby strengthening international security. To this end, the Convention contains four key provisions:
•destroying all existing chemical weapons under international verification by the OPCW;
•monitoring chemical industry to prevent new weapons from re-emerging;
•providing assistance and protection to States Parties against chemical threats; and
•fostering international cooperation to strengthen implementation of the Convention and promote the peaceful use of chemistry.
(b) South Africa ratified the OPCW on 13 September 1995 and joined the body when it came into force on 29 April 1997.
The Arms Trade Treaty (ATT)
(a)(ii) The ATT currently has 97 states parties and 130 signatory states.
(a)(iii) Purpose of the ATT.
The Arms Trade Treaty (ATT) is an international treaty that regulates the international trade in conventional arms and seeks to prevent and eradicate illicit trade and diversion of conventional arms by establishing international standards governing arms transfers.
(b) South Africa’s instrument of ratification was deposited on 22 December 2014 and came into effect on 24 December 2014.
Comprehensive Nuclear Test-Ban Treaty Organization (CTBTO)
(a)(ii) The CTBTO has 183 Member States, although the Treaty has not yet entered into force.
(a)(iii) The Preparatory Commission for the Comprehensive Nuclear Test-Ban Treaty Organization (CTBTO) was established by the States Signatories to the Comprehensive Nuclear Test-Ban Treaty on 19 November 1996 and has its headquarters in Vienna, Austria. The objective of the CTBTO is to achieve the object and purpose of the Treaty, namely to ban nuclear test explosions and to provide a forum for consultation and cooperation among Member States.
(b) South Africa signed the Treaty in 1996 and ratified it in 1999.
18 September 2018 - NW2659
Chance, Mr R to ask the Minister in the Presidency
With reference to the reply to question 317 on 1 March 2017, has the work relating to the evaluation of the Integrated Strategy for the Promotion of Entrepreneurship and Small Enterprises been completed yet; if not, by what date will it be completed; if so, by what date will the findings be made available to the public?
Reply:
The Evaluation Report on the Integrated Strategy for the Promotion of Entrepreneurship and Small Enterprises has been completed. The Department of Small Business Development has also subsequently submitted a formal management response to the Department of Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation indicating its acceptance of all recommendations. The management response was followed by an improvement plan on 31 July 2018, which plan details how the recommendations will be addressed. The Report will now be presented at the Economic Sectors, Employment and Infrastructure Development (ESEID) Cluster of the DGs on 20 September 2018 which will be followed by a submission to Cabinet for approval.
Recommended
Ms NZH Mpofu
Director-General: Planning Monitoring and Evaluation
Approved
Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma, MP
Minister in the Presidency: Planning Monitoring and Evaluation
Date:
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 - 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 - NW2636
Steyn, Ms A to ask the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and FisheriesQUESTION
(1) Whether his department drafted new inspection regulations on food safety; if so, (a) what are the relevant details of the new regulations, (b) what is the intended specific purpose of each regulation, (c) which industries are affected by the new regulations, (d) how will the implementation of the new regulations be monitored and (e) what will the cost impact be on industry; (2) has his department put any measures in place to mitigate the cost impact; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details; (3) whether industry stakeholders were consulted prior to the promulgation of the new food safety regulations; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details? NW2924E
Reply:
(1) The department has not recently drafted any new inspection regulations on food safety. The only food safety legislation administered by the department is the Meat Safety Act (Act No. 40 of 2000). The other food safety legislations are administered by the National Department of Health (NDoH) and the National Regulator for Compulsory Specifications (NRCS) which is an entity under the Department of Trade and Industry (the dti).
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 - 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 - 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 - NW2647
Mileham, Mr K to ask the Minister of Finance
Whether each (a) municipal manager and (b) chief financial officer of each municipality in the country meet the minimum competencies as specified in regulations 15 and 18 of the Municipal Regulations on Minimum Competency Levels; if not, in each case, (i) why not, (ii) which municipal managers and/or chief financial officers do not meet the minimum competencies and (iii) what steps have been taken to enforce compliance with these regulations?
Reply:
a) Not all municipal managers and chief finance officers in municipalities are compliant with the regulations, which is subject to on-going discussion, monitoring and reporting between national government, provinces and municipalities.
b) The Table 1 below indicates the levels of compliance for 257 municipalities across the nine provinces for the municipal manager (MM) and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) positions, as provided by the municipalities.
(i) The information points to high vacancy rates, high staff turnover, and municipalities needing to expedite appointment processes.
(ii) See as reflected in the Table 1.
(iii) National Treasury has played an advocacy and supportive role to-date in promoting compliance of the regulations through engagements at various MM and CFO forums, including the MFMA joint meeting where Provincial Treasuries, Cooperative Governance, SALGA and office of the Auditor-General are represented.
TABLE 1
Status of the Minimum Competency Levels for MMs and CFOs as at 30 August 2018
Province |
Number of Municipalities |
Accounting Officers (AO) |
AO Meet Minimum Competency |
Chief Financial Officers (CFO) |
CFO Meet Minimum Competency |
Eastern Cape |
39 |
27 |
11 |
26 |
11 |
Free State |
23 |
20 |
9 |
25 |
13 |
Gauteng |
11 |
11 |
6 |
25 |
3 |
KwaZulu- Natal |
54 |
34 |
17 |
41 |
11 |
Limpopo |
27 |
20 |
5 |
22 |
6 |
Mpumalanga |
20 |
12 |
9 |
16 |
6 |
Northern Cape |
22 |
29 |
12 |
27 |
7 |
North West |
31 |
16 |
8 |
11 |
3 |
Western Cape |
30 |
24 |
17 |
25 |
19 |
TOTAL |
257 |
193 |
94 |
218 |
79 |
Source: National Treasury minimum competency levels database
The details of the municipalities’ municipal managers and CFOs that are not compliant have been attached as Annexure A to this response.
Additional resources have been sourced through donor funds for selected smaller municipalities and the Financial Management Grant is made available to all municipalities needing assistance. There are at least a 100 regionally based Local Government Sector Education and Training Authority accredited training providers listed on the National Treasury website to also support regional based training.
After extensive consultation processes, the Minister of Finance will promulgate an amendment to, amongst others, regulations 15 and 18 of the Municipal Minimum Competency Regulations, to allow all officials 18 months from date of appointment to obtain the relevant competency levels. It will be mandatory for all municipal councils to make the latter a condition of employment in the employment contracts of effected officials. These proposed amendments will be promulgated shortly.
18 September 2018 - NW2703
Khawula, Mr M to ask the Minister of Women in the Presidency
What (a) programmes to assist female victims of violence and abuse do her department and the entities reporting to her currently have in place and (b) is the purpose of each programme?
Reply:
The Department since 2016 has been rolling out National Dialogues on violence against women and children (VAWC) to better understand the lived experiences of various communities given the uniqueness of their context. So far, dialogues have been held in Limpopo, Mpumalanga, Northern Cape, Eastern Cape, North West and Western Cape as part of the 365 Days of Activism programme. This is a programmatic approach to raising awareness on violence against women.
The Department of Women (DoW) has made concerted efforts to engage various stakeholders particularly men’s organisations to partner with the Department as advocates for no VAWC. During the month of August, the Department also hosted a series of dialogues with women across all sectors. These included women in business, women living in rural areas, women in academia and a dialogue with men and boys. On the 9th of August, the department launched the Gender Based violence Robot to heighten awareness on early warning signs of domestic violence. The Robot has contact details of services available for victims of violence.
The dialogues are implemented in partnership with Premiers offices and local civil society organisations (CSOs) to ensure continuity and sustainability of community based interventions developed dialogue events by the Province, municipalities and implementing partners.
DoW is also a member of the Inter-Ministerial Committee (IMC) on the Root Causes of Violence against Women and Children which was established by the Cabinet in May 2012 to develop a comprehensive strategy to deal with this scourge. A Program of Action (POA) emanating from the work of this Committee, has been developed and is currently under review to close gaps identified though a diagnostic review process.
The Minister is in the process of reinstating the Gender Based Violence Council which will include government, NGOs, NPOs, and business so that we can have co-ordinated programs as per the CEDAW, AU and SADC protocol.
We are also trying to develop new indicators for reporting on crimes against women because presently crimes that are reported are those that are in the police systems.
A well-coordinated and reconfigured gender mainstreaming will help us to respond to all forms of violence and discrimination against women.
________________________
Ms BO Dlamini, MP
Minister in the Presidency Responsible for Women
Date:
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 - 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 |
|
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 |
|
Unfair Labour Practice: want permanent positions |
|
Proper PPE and relevant materials inside the ambulance |
|
Unfair treatment |
|
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 |
|
Grievance against outcome of OD Phase 1 process |
|
Grievance against outcome of OD Phase 1 process |
|
Grievance : Unfair Labour Practice |
|
Grievance |
|
Grievance |
|
Grievance |
|
Grievance on allegation made |
|
Grievance against recruitment process |
|
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 |
|
Unfair Labour Practice: want permanent positions |
|
Proper PPE and relevant materials inside the ambulance |
|
Unfair treatment |
|
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 |
|
Grievance against outcome of OD Phase 1 process |
|
Grievance against outcome of OD Phase 1 process |
|
Grievance : Unfair Labour Practice |
|
Grievance |
|
Grievance |
|
Grievance |
|
Grievance on allegation made |
|
Grievance against recruitment process |
|
Grievance |
(d) (i)
Dispute |
Date reported |
09.03.2017 |
|
13.06.2017 |
|
08.12.2017 |
|
11.12.2017 |
|
16.01.2018 |
|
30.11.2017 |
|
01.12.2018 |
|
31.01.2018 |
|
09.02.2018 |
|
22.02.2018 |
|
27.02.2018 |
|
05.03.2018 |
|
09.03.2018 |
|
09.03.2018 |
|
12.03.2018 |
|
19.03.2018 |
|
27.03.2018 |
|
27.03.2018 |
|
27.03.2018 |
|
04.04.2018 |
|
11.04.2018 |
|
11.04.2018 |
|
16.04.2018 |
|
17.04.2018 |
|
04.05.2018 |
|
04.05.2018 |
|
07.05.2018 |
|
14.05.2018 |
|
04.06.2018 |
|
15.01.2018 |
|
10.04.2018 |
|
26.03.2018 |
|
19.01.2018 |
|
02.02.2018 |
|
07.05.2018 |
|
19.07.2017 |
|
11.06.2018 |
|
14.06.2018 |
|
15.06.2018 |
|
20.06.2018 |
|
27.06.2018 |
(ii)
Dispute |
Date resolved |
Pending |
|
Pending |
|
27.03.2018 |
|
11.12.2017 |
|
Pending |
|
24.04.2018 |
|
24.04.2018 |
|
17.04.2018 |
|
24.04.2018 |
|
22.05.2018 |
|
24.04.2018 |
|
24.04.2018 |
|
Pending |
|
12.04.2018 |
|
Pending |
|
Pending |
|
Pending |
|
Pending |
|
04.04.2018 |
|
14.06.208 |
|
Pending |
|
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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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.