Questions and Replies
16 July 2018 - NW1765
Stubbe, Mr DJ to ask the Minister of Environmental Affairs
(1)What number of legal landfill sites (a) existed in the Northern Cape and (b) received licences from her department to operate (i) in each of the past three financial years and (ii) since 1 April 2018; (2) What (a) number of municipalities in the Northern Cape (i) comply with landfill legislation and (ii) are in possession of the requisite licence and (b) are the names of each municipality; (3) what (a) number of municipalities in the Northern Cape (i) do not comply with landfill legislation, (ii) do not have the requisite licence, (b) are the names of the specified municipalities and (c) are the reasons for operating landfill sites without licences?
Reply:
(1) (a) One hundred and sixty eight (168) landfill sites exists in the Northern Cape, of which 26 are private owned and 142 belongs to different municipalities.
(b) Minister has issued 128 licenses for landfill while MEC in Northern Cape issued 40 licenses
(i) MEC issued 11 Licenses in 2014/2015 financial year; 2015/16 MEC issued 4 Licenses; 2016/2017 MEC issued 24 Licenses. The minister issued 1 licence in 2015/2016 financial year. No licence was issued by the Minister for the landfill sites in 2016/2017 financial year.
(ii) MEC issued 01 Licence in 2017/2018. The Minister did not issue any licence in 2017/2018 financial year.
(2) (a) There are 26 Municipalities in Northern Cape
(i) Twenty four (24) municipalities in the Northern Cape have licences, however, the sites are partially complying with the landfill legislation and/or licence/permit conditions.
(ii) 24 Twenty four (24) municipalities have licences.
(b) The following are the names of Municipalities that have licensed landfill sites: Richtersveld; Sol Plaatjie; Kamiesberg; Siyathemba; Kai !Garib; Ga-Segonyana; Emthanjeni; Nama Khoi; Kareeberg; Renosterberg; Gamagara; Dikgatlong; Magarageng; Phokwane; Joe Morolong; Hantam; Karoo Hoogland; Khai-ma; Siyancuma; Themelihle; Umsobomvu; Dwid kruiper; !Kheis; Kgatelopele.
(3) (a) There are 26 Municipalities in Northern Cape
(i) 2.
(ii) 2
(b) Tsantsabane (Postmasburg site) and Ubuntu Local Municipalities (Richmonds site)).
(c) Funding and capacity constraints have been indicated for these sites not having licences in place.
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16 July 2018 - NW21
Mazzone, Ms NW to ask the Ms N W A Mazzone (DA) to ask the Minister of Public Enterprises
(1) Whether any of the bonuses listed on page 108 of Eskom’s 2016-17 annual report have been paid out; (2)(a) what are the full relevant details of how Eskom’s Long-term Incentive Scheme works and (b) who were the beneficiaries of the specified scheme in the 2016-17 financial year? NW25E
Reply:
Response is according to the information received from Eskom
(1)
Yes. Emoluments reflected on p108 of the Integrated Report are payments that have been audited by the Company’s External Auditors for the financial year under review and paid by the Company. The disclosure of remuneration of Prescribed Officers is prescribed by the Public Finance Management Act, the Companies Act, 2008 and the Company’s Memorandum of Incorporation (MOI).
(2)(a)
2. Eskom’s LTI Scheme is designed to attract, retain and reward F Band employees for meeting the organisational objectives set by the Company in conjunction with the shareholder, and based on the Company’s remuneration strategy.
3. Eskom’s LTI scheme forms part of the F Band conditions of service which includes a guaranteed package, short and long term incentives, and other standard benefits such as Medical Aid, pension benefits and life cover.
While the conditions of service for E Bands do not include participation in the LTI scheme, some selected E band employees participate in the scheme.
4. The board of Eskom determines the LTI for the Group Chief Executive (GCE) and all senior executives, i.e. F bands in the whole group.
5. Exco determines and ratifies the LTI scheme for all eligible senior managers i.e. E bands.
6. The list of eligible E bands is reviewed by the GCE, on a regular basis and he may at his election consult the Exco members.
7. Upon appointment of F Bands or offer of LTIs to eligible E Bands, all eligible executives for the LTI scheme are issued with a letter stating the conditions of the scheme which states date of offer. This is subsequently supplemented by grant certificates issued annually stating awards for the eligible executives.
8. The board, at its election may take a decision to revise upwards or backdate the offer of the shares to the executives, after the original grant has been made.
9. The Eskom LTI scheme is intentionally designed as a phantom share scheme in that:-
a) the allocation of shares is purely monetary value, and does not translate into actual subscription of shares.
b) the equity of the shareholder, notably the government represented by the Department of Public Enterprises, is never diluted. That is, the executives do not take ownership of the shares.
c) the said shares allocated to the executives are also not transferable.
d) The value of the shares is set at R1 at grant date, and escalates at the money market rate over the set period of allocation, namely 3 years. These are the) refore not based on shareholder value.
e) The holders of the shares do not carry any personal risk in terms of the performance of the company. At worst, if the “gate keepers” performance requirements are not met, there is no cash disbursed to the scheme participants.
10. The shares vest on 1 April of the new year, for the previous years’ performance.
11. The LT Incentives are determined according to long term incentive percentage value model detailed below:
Table 1: Annualised LTI Values as a % of pensionable earnings
Executive level |
LTI as % of pensionable earnings |
||
Lower Quartile |
On target |
Capped |
|
GCE and all F Bands |
0% |
50% |
102% |
Table 2: Annualised LTI Values in line with KPI scores
LTI in line with KPI Scores |
|||||
Floor (0%) |
Kick (60%) |
Norm (100%) |
Stretch (110%) |
Ceiling (120%) |
|
E Bands score |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
12. The following factors are considered in determining the incentives:-
a) Performance conditions and targets are determined by the board over the 3 year period in line with the Corporate Plan and Shareholder Compact with an agreed weighting in each category.
b) Conditions include financial and non-financial targets in areas such as ensuring business sustainability and reliability of electricity supply, providing for future power needs and supporting the developmental objectives of South Africa.
c) Awards vest if and to the extent that the targets are met of the company and of the individual. Furthermore, the vesting is dependent on the scheme participant remaining in Eskom’s employment throughout the vesting period.
d) The award lapses if employment ceases during the vesting period, other than for permitted reasons. The permission is granted by the board (for F Bands) or the GCE (for E bands) at their discretion.
e) Upon retirement, if a participant ceases to be an employee due to normal retirement (in accordance with the Company's employment policies from time to time) or early retirement (retirement before normal retirement age which is approved of by the People and Governance Committee at its discretion), the rules will continue to apply to the participants of the LTI scheme.
f) It must be noted that those acting in F Band positions are not eligible for LTI scheme.
g) Key performance indicators are related to the key performance areas and criteria set out in the shareholder compact.
h) The amount paid in relation to the level of achievement is stated
i) Situations where no long term incentive will be paid /penalties applicable are defined
j) A formula is established for calculating the incentives, and this is based on meeting the targets of each KPI reflected in the performance conditions.
k) Following payment of long term incentives, an analysis is set out in the Remuneration Report of the extent to which the relevant targets were actually met.
l) Contract employees are not eligible for the long term incentive scheme.
m) Eskom’s long term incentive scheme stands independent of the short term incentive scheme, although the participants of the long term incentive are also participants of the short term incentive scheme. All permanent employees of Eskom are eligible for the short term incentive scheme.
n) In line with principles of good corporate governance which include transparency as set out in King IV, details of remuneration of directors and prescribed officers (i.e Exco members), are disclosed in the annual financial statements. Exco member beneficiaries for the specific year can be found on page 108 of the 2016/17 Annual Financial Statements (AFS) (under the column ‘’LTI payments’’).
(2)(b)
The full list of beneficiaries (includes E and F bands) is provided as Annexure A.
The Board of Directors has been requested to review the reward and remuneration system in Eskom.
Annexure A: The list of Beneficiaries (F and E Bands) for submission to Parliament
F BANDS
MM Ntsokolo |
T Govender |
AN Noah |
MM Koko |
E Pule |
AS Masango |
S Maritz |
SJ Lennon |
JA Dladla |
CR Choeu |
D Nichols |
F Ndou |
Nkhabu |
ID Du Plessis |
HJ Steyn |
L Maleka |
BA Nakedi |
FC Van Niekerk |
V Mboweni |
SM Scheppers |
L Dlamini |
W Majola |
A Etzinger |
CR Le Roux |
ET Mabelane |
E BANDS
C Cassim
J L Kilani
JM Buys
AJ Kiewitz
I Mulla
RNM Maphumulo
M Bahna
GR Tosen
P Govender
N Singh
BS Maccoll
K Pather
GJ Bronkhorst
MP Dukashe
P Govender
N Govender
PG Le Roux
M Makwela
S Mamorare
CJH Fabricius
WJC Theron
J Machinjike
AJ Johnson
M Kibido
LA Carlo
WJJ Du Plessis
WIJ Poulton
S Daniels
R Waja
M Hughes
VS Chettiar
SP Mazibuko
A Lester
MH McGibbon
ML Mthombeni
MP Sebola
T Govender
MJ Moller
IFP Khumalo
RD Matshidze
DP Odendaal
RG Stephen
P Moyo
NK Tsholanku
H Tlhotlhalemaje
Al Minnaar
NI Anderson
A Brey
JS Cronje
J Govender
DF Joubert
S Nagar
J Smit
TG Kgabo
ML Mokgotho
TE Skinner
J L de V Pfister
TL Myburgh
U Rangasamy
B Smith
WF Bothma
AH Maharaj
S Chetty
AA De Clercq
CD Hendricks
OM Mashigo
PC Vermeulen
S Maharaj
NR Volk
AP Wild
AM Dikgale
N Mngeni
J Naidoo
M Rambharos
DL Herbst
GG Quickfall
M Van der Riel
FF Mondi
S Nassiep
ME Bezuidenhout
P Doubell
R Chetty
DW Conradie
SE Mkhabela
SE Shayi
RB Jack
RW Bailey
RM Beckmann
TA Conradie
KG Featherstone
T Govender
PA Goatley
P Gopal
R Lacock
MG Mkwai
SS Prince
CJ Prinsloo
AK Stott
A Kuzelj
T Nani
B Moya
MS Jappie
A Singh
MR Barkadien
SW Steyn
KMJ Engel
PWA Kooyman
RW Van der Wal
JC Mavimbela
A van Geuns
MG Bonga
C Spammer
TA Smit
AN Maseko
BA Ntshanqase
D Shikoana
DJ du Plessis
CS Reddy
M van Rensburg
M Mthimkhulu
RM Gamede
KC Masike
N Kleynhans
T Shunmagum
MP Makwela
TN Mkalipe
DE Ntumba
B Makuyana
SB Teasdale
ND Harris
CA Laing
AA Laher
N Otto
CH Palm
D Bhimma
y Singh
M Maroga
G Hurtford
M Sims
G Loedolff
14 July 2018 - NW1665
Majola, Mr TR to ask the Minister of Small Business Development
What number of cases relating to the Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities Act, Act 12 of 2004, as amended, have been referred to the (i) SA Police Service (SAPS) and (ii) Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI) by (aa) her department and (bb) each entity reporting to her for further investigation since the Act was assented to and (b) what number of the specified cases have (i) been investigated by SAPS and DPCI, (ii) been followed up by the respective accounting officers and (iii) resulted in a conviction in each specified financial year since 2004?”
Reply:
The Department of Small Business and Development Business Development (DSBD)
(i)(aa) None. The investigations did not conclude recommendations for criminal prosecution.
(ii)(aa) None.
(b)(i) Not applicable.
(b)(ii) Not applicable.
(b)(iii) Not applicable.
The Small Enterprise Development Agency (SEDA)
(i)(bb) Two (2) cases were reported to the South African Police Service (SAPS). There are additional two (2) cases that management still needs to implement the recommendations and open criminal cases with the SAPS.
(ii)(bb) None.
(b)(i) With regard to the two (2) cases reported to the SAPS, internal investigations concluded and recommendations have been given to management for implementation and improvement of the control environment. Further investigations are continuing with the SAPS.
(b)(ii) Refer to (b)(i).
(b)(iii) Refer to (b)(i).
The Small Enterprise Finance Agency (SEFA)
(i)(bb) Eight (8) Criminal cases of fraud have been opened by SEFA since its establishment in April 2012. These have been opened with the SAPS and investigated by the Commercial Crimes Unit.
(ii)(bb) None.
(b)(i) Eight (8) Criminal cases of fraud have been opened by SEFA.
(b)(ii) On-going follow-up is done with the Commercial Crimes Unit through SEFA’s Internal Audit Department.
(b)(iii) To date, there have been no convictions in relation to the cases opened.
13 July 2018 - NW1924
Khawula, Ms MS to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation
(1)What (a) is the total number of incidents of sexual harassment that were reported to the human resources offices of entities reporting to him in (i) 2016 and (ii) 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:
Refer to the table below for the total number of incidents of sexual harassment that were reported to the human resources offices of the entities reporting to me.
Entity |
(1)(a) |
(1)(a)(i) |
(1)(a)(ii) |
(1)(b) |
(2) |
Amatola Water |
None |
None |
None |
None |
Falls Away |
Bloem Water |
None |
None |
None |
None |
Falls Away |
Lepelle Northern Water |
None |
None |
None |
None |
Falls Away |
Magalies Water |
None |
None |
None |
None |
Falls Away |
Mhlathuze Water |
None |
None |
None |
None |
Falls Away |
Overberg Water |
None |
None |
None |
None |
Falls Away |
Rand Water |
None |
None |
None |
None |
Falls Away |
Sedibeng Water |
None |
None |
None |
None |
Falls Away |
Umgeni Water |
None |
None |
None |
None |
Falls Away |
WRC |
None |
None |
None |
None |
Falls Away |
TCTA |
1 |
There was 1 reported incident in March 2016. |
None |
The incident was reported at stage two of a grievance process which started as a performance management dispute between a male supervisor and a female subordinate. |
The incident was investigated by an independent forensic investigator who concluded that on a balance of probability, it is unlikely that any act of sexual harassment occurred. |
Breede-Gouritz Catchment Management Agency (BGCMA) |
None |
None |
None |
None |
Falls Away |
Inkomati-Usuthu Catchment Management Agency (IUCMA) |
None |
None |
None |
None |
Falls Away |
13 July 2018 - NW1612
Basson, Mr LJ to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation
Whether any employees from his department were seconded and/or transferred to any district municipality in Limpopo (a) in each of the past three financial years and (b) since 1 April 2018; if so, (i) what are the relevant details of the (aa) name, (bb) job title and (cc) salary of each such employee and (ii) to which district municipality was each employee seconded and/or transferred in each case; (2) whether any of the specified employees still appear on his department’s payroll or organogram; if so, in each case, what are the relevant details; (3) whether any agreement and/or memorandum of understanding has been put in place to facilitate the secondment and/or transfer of the employees; if so, will he furnish Mr L J Basson with a copy thereof?
Reply:
1. No, there were no employees seconded and/or transferred to any district municipality in Limpopo for the past three financial years and since 1 April 2018.
2. Falls away.
3. Falls away.
13 July 2018 - NW2062
Groenewald, Dr PJ to ask the Minister of Public Works
(1) Whether all members of the senior management service (SMS) in his department had declared their interests for the past year as required by the Public Service Regulations; if not, (a) why not, (b) what number of the specified members did not declare their interests and (c) what are the (i) names and (ii) ranks of the specified noncompliant members of the SMS; (2) whether noncompliant SMS members have been charged; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details; (3) what number (a) of employees in his department at each post level are currently suspended on full salary and (b) of the specified employees at each post level have been suspended for the specified number of days (details furnished); (4) what is the total amount of cost attached to the days of service lost as a result of the suspensions in each specified case?
Reply:
(1) Yes, all members of the senior management service (SMS) in the Department of Public Works have submitted their financial disclosures for the 2017/18 financial year.
As such, (a), (b), and (c), (i) and (ii) fall away.
(2) Falls away.
(3) (a) and (b) None.
(4) Not applicable.
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13 July 2018 - NW2042
Lees, Mr RA to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation
(1)What are the details of the (a) number of accidents that vehicles owned by his department were involved (i) in each of the past three financial years and (ii) since 1 April 2018, (b) cost for repairs in each case and (c)(i) number of and (ii) reasons for vehicles being written off in each case; (2) Whether all vehicles owned by his department have tracking devices installed?
Reply:
(1)(a) Our Department had one (1) vehicle accident reported during the 2015/16 financial year. There have not been any vehicle accidents reported for the financial years 2016/17 and 2017/18.
(1)(b) The cost of repairing the vehicle was R313 294.86.
(1)(c) No vehicle has been written off in our Department.
(2) Our Departments vehicles have no tracking device installed on them.
13 July 2018 - NW730
Mhlongo, Mr TW to ask the MINISTER OF SPORT & RECREATION
(1) Whether her department has a sexual harassment and assault policy in place; if not, (a) why not and (b) what date will her department have such a policy in place; if so, (i) how are reports investigated and (ii) what are the details of the consequence management and sanctions stipulated by the policy; (2) (a) what is the total number of incidents of sexual harassment and assault that have been reported in her department (i) in each of the past three financial years and (ii) since 01 April 2017, (ii) what number of cases were (i) opened and concluded, (ii) withdrawn and (iii) remain open based on the incidents and (c) what sanctions were issued for each person who was found to have been guilty?
Reply:
(1) The department has a draft sexual harassment and assault policy (a) The policy has still to be discussed with Organised Labour (b) The department is intending to have such a policy in place by 30 September 2018; (i) Reports will only be investigated when they are reported at the Labour Relations Unit (ii) The details of the consequence management and sanctions will only be stipulated when the policy is adopted by MANCO and Organised Labour.
(2) The department has nil (0) incidents of sexual harassment and assault reported cases (i) Nil (0) number in the past three financial years and (ii) Nil (0) since 01 April 2017. (b) Nil (0) number of cases Nil (0) opened and concluded (ii) Nil (0) withdrawn and (iii) Nil (0) remain open based on the incidents and (c) Nil (0) sanctions were issued and Nil (0) was found guilty.
RECOMMENDATION
3. It is recommended that the Executive Authority approves the reply, should she concur with its contents.
MSSKHAN
CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER
DATE:
MR M.E. MOEMI
DIRECTOR-GENERAL
Date: 06/06/2018
MR G. OOSTHUIZEN
DEPUTY MINISTER OF SPORT AND RECREATION
DATE: 06/06/2018
DECISION
Reply approved
MINISTER T XASA (MP)
MINISTER OF SPORT AND RECREATION
DATE: 06/06/2018
13 July 2018 - NW336
Groenewald, Mr HB to ask the Minister of Sport and Recreation
What amount did (a) his department and (b) each entity reporting to him spend on the promotion or celebration of the Year of 0 R Tambo on the (i) Africa News Network 7 channel, (ii) SA Broadcasting Corporation (aa) television channels and {bb) radio stations, (iii) national commercial radio stations and (iv) community (aa) television and (bb) radio stations since 1 January 2017?
Reply:
No amount (R0.00) has been spend by the (a) department and (b) each entity reporting to the Minister of Sport and Recreation on the promotion or celebration of the Year of 0 R Tambo on the (i) Africa News Network 7 channel, (ii) SA Broadcasting Corporation (aa) television channels and (bb) radio stations, (iii) national commercial radio stations and (iv) community (aa) television and (bb) radio stations since 1 January 2017.
RECOMMENDATION
3. It is recommended that the Executive Authority approves the reply, should he concur with its contents.
MR M.E. MOEMI
DIRECTOR GENERAL
Date: 06/06/2018
MR G. OOSTHUIZEN
DEPUTY MINISTER OF SPORT AND RECREATION
DATE: 2018/06/06
DECISION
Reply approved/amended
MS. T. XASA, MP
MINISTER OF SPORT AND RECREATION
DATE: 06/06/2018
13 July 2018 - NW2079
Ollis, Mr IM to ask the Minister of Transport
(1)Whether (a) his department, (b) the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa or (c) Metrorail had any meetings with the City of Tshwane and/or the Member of the Mayoral Committee for Transport in the City of Tshwane to discuss connecting future Bus Rapid Transport (BRT) systems in the City with existing Metrorail lines that are currently not in use, with a view to create a transport network connecting various modes of transport; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details of the meeting; (2) have any similar meetings been undertaken since the completion of the Gautrain in order to facilitate a one-ticket system for the Gautrain, Metrorail and the various BRT systems in the province; if not, why not?
Reply:
1. (a,b,c) Both the City of Tshwane (which receives Public Transport Network Grant funding from the DoT for its BRT/Integrated Public Transport Network) as well as Prasa, have at least since 2012 been reminded on several occasions to fully cooperate on planning for both road and rail based services that ultimately link up to form an Integrated Public Transport Network.
Key operational as well as mothballed rail lines (e.g. Hammanskraal) and services have been identified in the Tshwane IPTN plan since 2013 as well as in various Prasa strategies.
The City furthermore designed the currently incomplete A re Yeng Phase 1 service to link up with Prasa’s Kopanong Station in Shoshanguve, Wonderboom Station in Pretoria North, Pretoria Station in the CBD, stations in Sunnyside, Hatfield and finally Denneboom Station in Mamelodi. In addition, A re Yeng links with the Hatfield and Pretoria Gautrain stations.
The key challenge with regard to actually implementing an IPTN in Tshwane that includes both road and rail services, lies not in the planning or intent but rather in the slow implementation of getting viable services and infrastructure ready to operate. In this regard both the City as well as Prasa are well behind the envisaged timelines set in 2013.
The DoT, supported by National Treasury, is currently engaging with the City, amongst others, and Prasa to ensure that financially prudent and viable services are fasttracked that will lead to a tangible integrated network in Tshwane.
2. Over the past few years, the Gauteng Department of Transport and MEC have coordinated the various cities and Prasa to explore the possibility of having a single fare media for at least the subsidised services in Gauteng. The 2011 DoT regulations on Automated Fare Collection provides a platform (using bank industry payment media that is interoperable) for this.
Currently the three Gauteng metros have implemented a compliant smartcard system that can be made interoperable. Gautrain as well is in the final pilot testing stage of implementing the same interoperable fare media. Prasa are still exploring the business case for investing in automated fare collection and held a market engagement in 2017 to explore options.
Once again, the key challenge to ensuring interoperable fare media in Gauteng is not the technology, but rather the actual slow rollout of IPTN services together with the attendant automated fare collection systems. The intent and leadership exists, the key task at hand is to scale up and speed up the rollout of IPTN lines across the 3 metros and to speed up the Prasa modernisation programme.
Gauteng Province, supported by the Gautrain Management Agency, has done significant preparatory work on a common fare system. The challenge now is to roll out more upgraded services and to integrate their business models in order for a single fare system to follow.
13 July 2018 - NW1759
Ryder, Mr D to ask the Minister of Public Works
(a) What is the purpose of his department’s vesting committee, (b) what is the organisational structure of the committee, (c) to whom does the committee report, (d) what are the details of the powers that the committee and its office bearers have and (e) what properties have been transferred as a result of this committee’s work (i) in each of the past three financial years and (ii) since 1 April 2018?
Reply:
(a) The purpose of the Vesting Committee:
Prior to the democratic dispensation in South Africa, State land parcels were registered in various historical names, including names of governments of the former bantustans, which today no longer exist. Some of these registered titles comprised of the Union of South Africa, Republic of South Africa, the Provincial Administrations of the Cape of Good Hope, Natal, Orange Free State, Transvaal, Republic of Transkei, Republic of Bophuthatswana, Republic of Venda, Republic of Ciskei (TBVC States), as well as the self-governing territories of Gazankulu, Lebowa, KaNgwane, KwaNdebele, KwaZulu and Qwaqwa.
The Department of Rural Development and Land Reform, the Department of Public Works and Provincial Custodians constitute the Provincial State Land Vesting and Disposal Committee (PSLVDC). The PSLVDC was established to recommend vesting of land parcels either to the national or the provincial sphere of Government, depending on the use or intended use of land as at 27 April 1994. The main purpose of vesting is to confirm ownership of the land parcels, assign it to the appropriate custodian and to eliminate historical names in order to safeguard the properties of the State.
(b) What is the organisational structure of the Vesting Committee?
The roles of presiding (Chairpersonship) and Secretariat services interchange amongst the members of the PSLVDC on an annual basis. The verifier and authoriser for the issuing of Item 28 (1) Certificates is the Department of Rural Development and Land Reform.
(c) To whom does the Committee report?
The Department of Rural Development and Land Reform manages the vesting processes from verifier to the Chief Director up to when the Item 28 (1) Certificate is issued by the Chief Director on behalf of the Minister of Rural Development and Land Reform. The vesting applications are prepared on the Land Administration Web portal administered by the Department of Rural Development and Land Reform. At the administration level the PSLVDC reports to the GIAMA Technical Committee, which in turn reports to the Technical MinMec.
(d) Details of the powers of the Committee and its office bearers:
The PSLVDC is empowered to make recommendations on vesting applications presented before the committee in order to confirm the vesting of land parcels.
(e) Properties have been transferred as a result of the Committee’s work (i) in each of the past three financial years and (ii) since 1 April 2018:
(i) and (ii) 18 144 land parcels have been vested since 27 April 1994 to date. 4 018 land parcels have been vested from 2013/14 to 2017/18. Members of the public wishing to access information on the Land Administration Web portal must register on the following website: www.dla.org.za. Applications for access are to be done both online and manually, by downloading the form, filling it and sending it to the following fax number: (012) 312-8135.
12 July 2018 - NW2087
Khanyile, Ms AT to ask the Minister of Transport
On what date will the new signalling equipment currently being installed in the so-called big three provinces of KwaZulu-Natal, Western Cape and Gauteng be completed and fully operational in each case?
Reply:
Gauteng
The overall Gauteng signaling work is currently at 67,14% completed. The Gauteng Nerve Centre (GNC) is completed and operational. To date 31 of 88 stations have already been commissioned with the new signaling system and are ready to migrate to the GNC.
8 Centralized Traffic Control centers (CTC’s) across Gauteng will be migrated to the GNC and the first migration commenced with 3 CTC’s which is now fully operational. The project is expected to be completed by 2021.
KwaZulu Natal
The overall signaling work in KwaZulu Natal is at 66,34% completed. To date 4 of the 33 stations have already been commissioned with the new signaling system and is currently controlled from the existing Durban CTC. The project is expected to be completed by February 2020.
Western Cape
The overall progress in the Western Cape is at 72,45% completed. To date 10 of the 53 stations have already been commissioned with the new signalling system. The project is expected to be completed by June 2020.
12 July 2018 - NW1608
Robertson, Mr K to ask the Minister of Rural Development and Land Reform
(a) Which municipalities are owed outstanding rates and taxes for parcels of land owned by her department, (b) in each case, (i) what is the amount owed, (ii) what is the total number of days for which the amount has been outstanding and (c) for which parcel(s) of land are the amounts owed?
Reply:
(a)
Province |
Total Owed |
233,737,530.80 |
|
48,190.72 |
|
Total |
233,785,721.52 |
(b) (i),(ii) Please refer to Annexure A.
(c) Please refer to Annexure A for details of land on which rates and taxes are owed.
12 July 2018 - NW1884
Matiase, Mr NS to ask the Minister of Rural Development and Land Reform
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:
1. (a) (i)(aa),(bb) Department: 0
(ii)(aa),(bb) Entities
- Commission: 0
- Ingonyama Trust: 0
- Office of the Valuer General: 0
(b) Falls away.
2. Falls away.
12 July 2018 - NW2063
Groenewald, Mr HB to ask the Minister of Transport
(1)Whether all members of the senior management service (SMS) in his department had declared their interests for the past year as required by the Public Service Regulations; if not, (a) why not, (b) how many of the specified members did not declare their interests and (c) what are the (i) names and (ii) ranks of the specified noncompliant members of the SMS; (2) whether noncompliant SMS members have been charged; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details; (3) what number (a) of employees in his department at each post level are currently suspended on full salary and (b) of the specified employees at each post level have been suspended for the specified number of days (details furnished); (4) what is the total amount of cost attached to the days of service lost as a result of the suspensions in each specified case?
Reply:
1. All 104 members of the senior management service (SMS) in the Department of Transport, had declared their financial interests in respect of the 2017/2018 financial year, as required by the Public Service Regulations, 2016.
(a) All sms members complied with the Public Service Regulations
(b) All sms members declared their interests.
(c) There were no sms members that did not comply with the PSR
2. There were no non-compliant sms members in the Department
3. (a)(b) There were no employees on suspension at the sms level during this period
4. There were no suspension and as result no days lost that could have a financial implication
12 July 2018 - NW2136
Hunsinger, Dr CH to ask the Minister of Transport
(a) What is the total number of trains that were hired out (i) in the (aa) past three financial years and (bb) since 1 April 2018, (b) to whom were the trains hired out, (c) over what period were the trains hired out, (d) for what purpose were they hired out, (e) what amount was charged in each case, (f) what profit was made in each case and (g) what number of trains is allocated for the purpose of hiring out?
Reply:
(a) PRASA does not hire out commuter trains out. Metrorail provides for special trains based on its assessment of opportunities, its responsibilities in terms of public transport/mobility provision for special events or on request by authorities/stakeholders; on condition that trains do not interfere with scheduled trains and PRASA covers costs and/or retain revenues from ticket sales.
For Main Line Passenger Services (MLPS), PRASA makes provision for chartered trains on a request and quotation basis, and where such trains do not interfere with scheduled trains.
(i)(aa) (b), (c), (d) and (e)
Company (b) |
Destination |
Date(c) |
Amount (e) |
Reason (d) |
Office of Premier x2 |
East London – Pretoria |
August 2016 |
R1,012,456 |
Women’s day celebration |
Office of Premier |
Cape Town - Pretoria |
August 2016 |
R384,305 |
Women’s day celebration |
Home Affairs x 2 |
JHB - Komati |
June 2015 |
R1,538,496 |
Deport illegal immigrants |
Home Affairs |
JHB - Musina |
June 2015 |
R627,000 |
Deport illegal immigrants |
Metrorail:
Company (b) |
Destination / Province |
Date(c) |
Amount (e) |
Reason (d) |
CHRIST EMBASSY |
FNB STADIUM |
19/01/2016 |
R583 000.00 |
CHURCH SERVICE |
REVELATION CHURCH |
FNB STADIUM |
24/03/2016 |
R628 000.00 |
CHURCH SERVICE |
UCKG |
ELLIS PARK STADIUM |
08/03/2016 |
R276 000.00 |
CHURCH SERVICE |
NATIONAL STADIUM SA |
JHB – NASREC |
30/07/2016 |
R30 210.00 |
CARLING BLACK LABEL SOCCER CUP |
NATIONAL STADIUM SA |
JHB – NASREC |
28/10/2016 |
R38 000.00 |
SOWETO DERBY |
CHRIST EMBASSY |
FNB STADIUM |
22/12/2016 |
R198 100.00 |
CHURCH SERVICE |
NATIONAL STADIUM SA |
JHB – NASREC |
04/03/2017 |
R38 000.00 |
SOWETO DERBY SOCCER CUP |
UNIVERSAL CHURCH OF THE KINGDOM OF CHRIST |
VARIOUS STATIONS – DOORNFONTEIN |
11/04/2017 |
R351 920.00 |
CHURCH SERVICE |
NATIONAL STADIUM SA |
JHB – NASREC |
27/07/2017 |
R38 000.00 |
SOWETO DERBY SOCCER CUP |
NATIONAL STADIUM SA |
JHB – NASREC |
19/10/2017 |
R38 000.00 |
SOWETO DERBY SOCCER CUP |
UNIVERSAL CHURCH OF THE KINGDOM OF CHRIST |
VARIOUS STATIONS – DOORNFONTEIN |
30/03/2018 |
R287 739.00 |
CHURCH SERVICE |
NATIONAL STADIUM SA |
JHB – NASREC |
01/03/2018 |
R38 000.00 |
SOWETO DERBY SOCCER CUP |
DEPARTMENT OF ARTS & CULTURE |
KWAMNYANDU-STANGER |
24/09/15 |
R 21,061.00 |
LEISURE |
DEPARTMENT OF ARTS & CULTURE |
DALBRIDGE-STANGER |
24/09/15 |
R 19,861.00 |
LEISURE |
DEPARTMENT OF ARTS & CULTURE |
UMLAZI-STANGER |
24/09/15 |
R 21,811.00 |
LEISURE |
DEPARTMENT OF ARTS & CULTURE |
KWAMASHU-STANGER |
24/09/15 |
R 19,411.00 |
LEISURE |
AMANZIMTOTI ATHLETIC CLUB |
AMANZIMTOTI-SCOTTBURGH |
18/10/15 |
R 18,034.00 |
LEISURE |
KWA-MSINDISI ANGLICAN CHURCH |
DURBAN-SCOTTBURGH |
28/11/15 |
R 16,536.00 |
LEISURE |
G & G PRODUCTION |
COMPENSATION-MOSES MABHIDA |
27/11/15-05/12/15 |
R 118,000.00 |
LEISURE |
SHADOWS DEVELOPMENT |
DURBAN-SCOTTBURGH |
05/12/15 |
R 22,000.00 |
LEISURE |
ANGLICAN CHURCH |
DURBAN-SCOTTBURGH |
28/11/15 |
R 16,536.00 |
LEISURE |
SFITHAH LTD |
DURBAN-SCOTTBURGH |
12/12/15 |
R 6,600.00 |
LEISURE |
ZEKHETHELO EVENTS |
PIETERMARIZBURG-SCOTTBURGH |
16/12/15 |
R 34,984.00 |
LEISURE |
COASTAL CONFERENCE |
DURBAN-SCOTTBURGH |
27-8/12/15 |
R 18,000.00 |
LEISURE |
*COASTAL CONFERENCE |
DURBAN-SCOTTBURGH |
14-5/02/16 |
R 35,000.00 |
LEISURE |
SHADOWS DEVELOPMENT |
DURBAN-PIETERMARIZBURG |
12/03/16 |
R 27,403.00 |
LEISURE |
*COASTAL CONFERENCE |
DURBAN-SCOTTBURGH |
26-7/03/16 |
R 35,000.00 |
LEISURE |
LONGCROFT PRIMARY SCHOOL |
PHOENIX-SCOTTBURGH |
04/03/16 |
R 16,360.00 |
SCHOOL TRIP |
ST PHILIP CHURCH |
DURBAN-SCOTTBURGH |
28/03/16 |
R 16,500.00 |
LEISURE |
CRESTON COLLEGE |
KELSO-MOSES MABHIDA |
09/04/16 |
R 18,000.00 |
LEISURE |
ANGLICAN WOMENS FELLOWSHIP |
KWAMASHU-SCOTTBURGH |
16/06/16 |
R 17,239.65 |
LEISURE |
COASTAL CONFERENCE |
DURBAN-SCOTTBURGH |
18-19/06/16 |
R 36,000.00 |
LEISURE |
SHADOWS DEVELOPMENT |
DURBAN-PIETERMARTIZBURG |
24/09/16 |
R 23,000.00 |
LEISURE |
OCCASIONS ON POINT |
DURBAN-SCOTTSBURGH |
20/12/16 |
R 12,000.00 |
LEISURE |
EZEKHETHELO EVENTS |
PIETERMARTIZBURG-SCOTTBURGH |
16/12/16 |
R 29,123.00 |
LEISURE |
COASTAL CONFERENCE |
DURBAN-NSHONGWENI |
17/12/16 |
R 11,000.00 |
LEISURE |
COASTAL CONFERENCE |
DURBAN-NSHONGWENI |
18/12/16 |
R 11,000.00 |
LEISURE |
COASTAL CONFERENCE |
DURBAN-SCOTTBURGH |
26/12/16 |
R 15,000.00 |
LEISURE |
COASTAL CONFERENCE |
DURBAN-SCOTTBURGH |
27/12/16 |
R 15,000.00 |
LEISURE |
COASTAL CONFERENCE |
DURBAN-SCOTTBURGH |
28/12/16 |
R 15,000.00 |
LEISURE |
COASTAL CONFERENCE |
DURBAN-SCOTTBURGH |
29/12/16 |
R 15,000.00 |
LEISURE |
COASTAL CONFERENCE |
DURBAN-SCOTTBURGH |
30/12/16 |
R 15,000.00 |
LEISURE |
COASTAL CONFERENCE |
DURBAN-SCOTTBURGH |
31/12/16 |
R 15,000.00 |
LEISURE |
SHADOWS DEVELOPMENT |
DURBAN-PIETERMARTIZBURG |
16/12/16 |
R 23,000.00 |
LEISURE |
SACRED HEART |
KWAMASHU-SCOTTBURGH |
16/12/16 |
R 15,400.00 |
LEISURE |
OCCASIONS ON POINT |
DURBAN-SCOTTBURGH |
20/16/16 |
R 14,200.00 |
LEISURE |
COASTAL CONFERENCE |
DURBAN-NSHONGWENI |
12/02/17 |
R 11,000.00 |
LEISURE |
COASTAL CONFERENCE |
DURBAN-NSHONGWENI |
18/02/17 |
R 11,000.00 |
LEISURE |
COASTAL CONFERENCE |
DURBAN-NSHONGWENI |
19/02/17 |
R 15,000.00 |
LEISURE |
DABA DABA GLOBAL TRAVEL |
DURBAN-KARRIDENE |
12/02/17 |
R 9,000.00 |
LEISURE |
WOODVIEW PRIMARY SCHOOL |
OTTAWA-SCOTTBURGH |
17/02/17 |
R 19,180.00 |
SCHOOL TRIP |
INFLATA VENTURES CC |
DURBAN-KELSO |
25/02/17 |
R 5,000.00 |
LEISURE |
COASTAL CONFERENCE |
DURBAN-NSHONGWENI |
08/04/17 |
R 11,000.00 |
LEISURE |
COASTAL CONFERENCE |
DURBAN-SCOTTBURGH |
09/04/17 |
R 15,000.00 |
LEISURE |
COASTAL CONFERENCE |
DURBAN-SCOTTBURGH |
14/04/17 |
R 15,000.00 |
LEISURE |
COASTAL CONFERENCE |
DURBAN-NSHONGWENI |
15/04/17 |
R 11,000.00 |
LEISURE |
COASTAL CONFERENCE |
DURBAN-SCOTTBURGH |
16/04/17 |
R 15,000.00 |
LEISURE |
COASTAL CONFERENCE |
DURBAN-SCOTTBURGH |
26/04/17 |
R 15,000.00 |
LEISURE |
SHADOWS DEVELOPMENT |
DURBAN-PIETERMARTIZBURG |
30/04/17 |
R 23,000.00 |
LEISURE |
COASTAL CONFERENCE |
DURBAN-NSHONGWENI |
16/06/17 |
R 8,000.00 |
LEISURE |
NEW SCHOOL PRODUCTION |
DURBAN-CATO RIDGE |
24/06/17 |
R 24,797.00 |
LEISURE |
COASTAL CONFERENCE |
DURBAN-NSHONGWENI |
08/07/17 |
R 11,000.00 |
LEISURE |
COASTAL CONFERENCE |
DURBAN-NSHONGWENI |
08/07/17 |
R 11,000.00 |
LEISURE |
COASTAL CONFERENCE |
DURBAN-NSHONGWENI |
26/08/17 |
R 11,000.00 |
LEISURE |
COASTAL CONFERENCE |
DURBAN-SCOTTBURGH |
27/08/17 |
R 15,000.00 |
LEISURE |
DEPARTMENT OF ARTS AND CULTURE |
KWAMASHU-STANGER |
24/09/17 |
R 27,690.00 |
LEISURE |
DEPARTMENT OF ARTS AND CULTURE |
KWAMNYANDU-STANGER |
24/09/17 |
R 31,650.00 |
LEISURE |
DEPARTMENT OF ARTS AND CULTURE |
DALBRIDGE-STANGER |
24/09/17 |
R 24,258.00 |
LEISURE |
DEPARTMENT OF ARTS AND CULTURE |
UMLAZI-STANGER |
24/09/17 |
R 32,442.00 |
LEISURE |
COASTAL CONFERENCE |
DURBAN-NSHONGWENI |
30/09/17 |
R 11,000.00 |
LEISURE |
NHLANHLAYETHU HIGH |
BRIDGE CITY-SCOTTBURGH |
29/09/17 |
R 25,521.00 |
SCHOOL TRIP |
COASTAL CONFERENCE |
DURBAN-SCOTTBURGH |
01/10/17 |
R 15,000.00 |
LEISURE |
COASTAL CONFERENCE |
DURBAN-PIETERMARTIZBURG |
14/10/17 |
R 20,196.00 |
LEISURE |
COASTAL CONFERENCE |
DURBAN-NSHONGWENI |
28/10/17 |
R 11,000.00 |
LEISURE |
COASTAL CONFERENCE |
DURBAN-UMLAZI |
17/11/17 |
R 15,000.00 |
LEISURE |
COASTAL CONFERENCE |
DURBAN-UMLAZI |
25/11/17 |
R 15,000.00 |
LEISURE |
COASTAL CONFERENCE |
DURBAN-UMHLALI |
01/12/17 |
R 15,000.00 |
LEISURE |
SHADOWS DEVELOPMENT |
DURBAN-PIETERMARTIZBURG |
16/12/17 |
R 23,000.00 |
LEISURE |
COASTAL CONFERENCE |
DURBAN-NSHONGWENI |
13/12/17 |
R 11,000.00 |
LEISURE |
COASTAL CONFERENCE |
DURBAN-UMHLALI |
10/12/17 |
R 15,000.00 |
LEISURE |
COASTAL CONFERENCE |
DURBAN-NSHONGWENI |
09/12/17 |
R 11,000.00 |
LEISURE |
COASTAL CONFERENCE |
DURBAN-NSHONGWENI |
16/12/17 |
R 9,000.00 |
LEISURE |
COASTAL CONFERENCE |
DURBAN-NSHONGWENI |
17/12/17 |
R 11,000.00 |
LEISURE |
COASTAL CONFERENCE |
DURBAN-NSHONGWENI |
23/12/17 |
R 11,000.00 |
LEISURE |
COASTAL CONFERENCE |
DURBAN-UMHLALI |
28/12/17 |
R 15,000.00 |
LEISURE |
COASTAL CONFERENCE |
DURBAN-UMHLALI |
27/12/17 |
R 15,000.00 |
LEISURE |
COASTAL CONFERENCE |
DURBAN-UMHLALI |
29/12/17 |
R 15,000.00 |
LEISURE |
COASTAL CONFERENCE |
DURBAN-NSHONGWENI |
06/01/18 |
R 11,000.00 |
LEISURE |
COASTAL CONFERENCE |
DURBAN-UMHLALI |
07/01/18 |
R 15,000.00 |
LEISURE |
COASTAL CONFERENCE |
DURBAN-NSHONGWENI |
24/02/18 |
R 10,627.20 |
LEISURE |
COASTAL CONFERENCE |
DURBAN-SCOTTBURGH |
25/02/18 |
R 13,824.00 |
LEISURE |
COASTAL CONFERENCE |
DURBAN-NSHONGWENI |
31/03/18 |
R 13,284.00 |
LEISURE |
COSATU |
Various stations |
2015/04/30 |
R2 000.00 |
MARCH - MAY DAY 2015 |
|
Cape Town to Vlottenberg |
2015/08/18 |
R5 400.00 |
TRAIN TRIP ON THE 26/08/15 |
|
Various groups and stations |
2015/08/31 |
R5 530.00 |
CHAPERONE COACHES |
|
Various groups and stations |
2015/08/31 |
R4 436.00 |
EDUTRAIN |
|
Various groups and stations |
2015/08/31 |
R18 150.00 |
RESERVE COACHES |
|
Various groups and stations |
2015/09/30 |
R34 596.00 |
RESERVE COACHES |
|
Various groups and stations |
2015/09/30 |
R33 608.00 |
CHAPERONE COACHES AND TRAIN HIRE |
|
Various groups and stations |
2015/09/30 |
R9 506.00 |
EDUTRAIN |
COSATU |
Various stations |
2015/09/30 |
R2 000.00 |
MARCH ON THE 07/10/2015 |
|
Various stations |
2015/10/08 |
R7 500.00 |
USE OF TRAINS ON THE 25 AUGUST 2015 |
|
Various groups and stations |
2015/10/30 |
R9 150.00 |
EDUTRAIN |
|
Various groups and stations |
2015/10/30 |
R24 603.50 |
CHAPERONE COACHES & TRAIN HIRE |
|
Various groups and stations |
2015/10/31 |
R12 437.00 |
RESERVE COACHES |
|
|
2015/10/31 |
R11 250.00 |
USE OF TRAINS-UNITE AGAINST CORRUPTION MARCH |
|
|
2015/11/16 |
R5 400.00 |
HERITAGE EDUCATION PROGRAMMES |
|
Various groups and stations |
2015/11/30 |
R6 626.50 |
CHAPERONE COACHES AND TRAIN HIRE |
|
Various groups and stations |
2015/11/30 |
R3 700.00 |
EDUTRAIN |
|
Various groups and stations |
2015/11/30 |
R6 597.50 |
RESERVED COACHES |
|
|
2015/11/30 |
R23 948.53 |
USE OF TRAINS-FESTIVE SEASON OF LIGHTS ON 06/11/15 |
|
Various groups and stations |
2015/12/30 |
R9 336.63 |
RESERVE COACHES |
|
Various groups and stations |
2015/12/31 |
R600.00 |
CHAPERONE COACHES |
|
Various groups and stations |
2016/01/31 |
R3 999.00 |
CHAPERONE COACHES AND TRAIN HIRE |
|
Various groups and stations |
2016/02/29 |
R8 514.00 |
RESERVE COACHES |
|
Various groups and stations |
2016/03/31 |
R12 100.00 |
RESERVE COACHES |
COSATU |
Various stations |
2016/04/22 |
R2 000.00 |
USE OF TRAINS FOR FREEDOM DAY MARCH- 27 APRIL 2016 |
|
Various groups and stations |
2016/04/30 |
R5 131.00 |
CHAPERONE COACHES AND TRAIN HIRE |
|
Various groups and stations |
2016/04/30 |
R600.00 |
EDUTRAIN |
|
Various groups and stations |
2016/04/30 |
R13 348.00 |
RESERVE COACHES |
COSATU |
Various stations |
2016/05/12 |
R2 000.00 |
USE OF TRAINS FOR MAY DAY MARCH - 01 MAY 2016 |
|
Various groups and stations |
2016/05/31 |
R14 580.00 |
RESERVE COACHES |
|
Various groups and stations |
2016/05/31 |
R3 062.00 |
CHAPERONE COACHES AND TRAIN HIRE |
|
Various groups and stations |
2016/05/31 |
R5 482.00 |
EDUTRAIN |
|
Various groups and stations |
2016/05/31 |
R14 580.00 |
RESERVE COACHES |
|
Various groups and stations |
2016/05/31 |
R14 580.00 |
RESERVE COACHES |
|
Various groups and stations |
2016/06/30 |
R5 011.00 |
RESERVE COACHES |
|
Various groups and stations |
2016/06/30 |
R1 830.00 |
CHAPERONE COACHES AND TRAIN HIRE |
|
Various groups and stations |
2016/06/30 |
R6 484.00 |
EDUTRAIN |
COSATU |
Various groups and stations |
2016/07/12 |
R2 000.00 |
MARCH 12/07/16- PROTEST FOR DECENT PUB TRAN |
|
Various groups and stations |
2016/07/31 |
R2 600.00 |
EDUTRAIN |
COSATU |
Various stations |
2016/08/25 |
R2 000.00 |
USE OF TRAINS FOR A MARCH ON THE 25/08/2016 |
|
Various groups and stations |
2016/08/31 |
R2 200.00 |
EDUTRAIN |
|
Various groups and stations |
2016/08/31 |
R10 066.50 |
CHAPERONE COACHES AND TRAIN HIRE |
|
Various groups and stations |
2016/09/30 |
R2 332.50 |
CHAPERONE COACHES AND TRAIN HIRE |
|
Various groups and stations |
2016/09/30 |
R18 423.50 |
EDUTRAIN |
|
Various groups and stations |
2016/09/30 |
R5 670.50 |
RESERVE COACHES |
COSATU |
Various stations |
2016/09/30 |
R2 000.00 |
USE OF TRAIN - NATIONAL STRIKE MARCH O |
COSATU |
Various stations |
2016/09/30 |
R2 000.00 |
USE OF TRAINS- NATIONAL STRIKE MARCH ON 07/10/2016 |
|
CTWN TO SIMONS TOWN |
2016/10/10 |
R2 850.00 |
USE OF TRAINS ON THE 29/11/16 - |
|
Various groups and stations |
2016/10/31 |
R1 850.00 |
RESERVE COACHES |
|
Various groups and stations |
2016/10/31 |
R10 526.00 |
EDUTRAIN |
|
Various groups and stations |
2016/11/30 |
R12 583.50 |
RESERVE COACHES |
|
Various groups and stations |
2016/11/30 |
R3 585.00 |
EDUTRAIN |
|
Various groups and stations |
2016/11/30 |
R10 639.00 |
CHAPERONE COACHES & TRAIN |
|
|
2016/11/30 |
R21 007.80 |
2X EXTRA TRAINS FOR LATE NIGHT SERVICE |
|
Various groups and stations |
2016/12/31 |
R1 014.00 |
CHAPERONE COACHES & TRAIN HIRE |
|
Various groups and stations |
2017/01/31 |
R4 475.00 |
RESERVE COACHES |
NUMSA |
Various stations |
2017/02/23 |
R1 500.00 |
DEMONSTRATION AT PARLIAMENT/PRO POOR BUDGET |
COSATU |
Various stations |
2017/02/23 |
R2 000.00 |
MARCH REGARDING UITSIG HIGH SCHOOL 24/01/17 |
|
Various groups and stations |
2017/02/28 |
R1 150.00 |
CHAPERONE COACHES |
UNIVERSITY OF CAPE TOWN |
|
2017/03/01 |
R12 800.00 |
RAG |
COSATU |
Various stations |
2017/02/22 |
R2 000.00 |
ATTEND COURT CASE RELATED TO UITSIG H/S CLOSURE |
COSATU |
Various stations |
2017/03/16 |
2R 000.00 |
ATTENDING A JOINT SHOP STEWARDS MEETING 16/03/17 |
COSATU |
Various stations |
2017/03/19 |
2R 000.00 |
PUBLIC TRANSPORT CAMPAIGN 19/03/17 |
|
|
2017/03/21 |
R2 000.00 |
CAMPAIGN AGAINST RACISM 21/03/17 |
|
|
2017/03/31 |
R1 589.00 |
EDUTRAIN |
St Ann Sodality |
Various stations |
2017/03/21 |
R5 000.00 |
MARCH ON HUMAN TRAFFICKING 21/03/17 |
COSATU |
Various stations |
2017/04/24 |
R2 000.00 |
USE OF TRAINS FOR MAY DAY EVENT 01/05/17 |
COSATU |
Various stations |
2017/04/26 |
R2 000.00 |
MARCH AGAINST CRIME 27/04/17 |
|
|
2017/04/30 |
R5 000.00 |
CHAPERONE COACHES |
COSATU |
Various stations |
2017/05/05 |
R2 000.00 |
YOUTH MARCH |
|
|
2017/05/31 |
R1 444.00 |
CHARTERED TRAINS |
COSATU |
Various stations |
2017/06/01 |
R2 000.00 |
GENDER VIOLENCE/ANTI CRIME MARCH 03/06/17 |
|
Various groups and stations |
2017/06/30 |
R1 648.00 |
CHAPERONE COACHES |
|
Various groups and stations |
2017/06/30 |
R1 072.00 |
EDUTRAIN |
|
|
2017/07/22 |
R1 000.00 |
WAGE FEEDBACK MEETING WITH SHOP STEWARDS |
COSATU |
Various stations |
2017/08/07 |
R2 000.00 |
VOTE OF NO CONFIDENCE PROTEST MARCH 07.08.17 |
|
Various groups and stations |
2017/08/31 |
R624.00 |
RESERVED COACH |
|
Various groups and stations |
2017/08/31 |
R4 230.00 |
RESERVED COACH |
ANGRA TOURS |
Various groups and stations |
2017/08/31 |
R4 467.00 |
CHAPERONE COACHES |
COSATU |
Various stations |
2017/09/14 |
R2 000.00 |
JOINT SHOPSTEWARD COUNCIL MEETING 13.09.2017 |
COSATU |
Various stations |
2017/09/19 |
R2 000.00 |
NATIONAL STRIKE ON 27 SEPT 2017 |
COSATU |
Various groups and stations |
2017/09/30 |
R7 161.00 |
EDUTRAIN |
COSATU |
Various groups and stations |
2017/10/31 |
R5 600.00 |
RESERVE COACHES |
NUMSA |
Various stations |
2017/11/15 |
R1 500.00 |
SHOP STEWARDS MEETING 18 NOVEMBER 2017 |
COSATU |
Various stations |
2017/11/09 |
R2 000.00 |
TAKING PART IN PROUDLY SA EVENT |
|
|
2017/11/20 |
R27 687.00 |
2 CHARTER TRAINS TO TRANSPORT PATRONS HOME 03/12/17 |
HEIDI'S HOUSE |
|
2017/11/30 |
R1 440.00 |
RESERVED COACHES |
|
|
2017/12/31 |
R15 255.00 |
CHAPERONE COACHES |
COSATU |
Various stations |
2018/01/18 |
R2 000.00 |
PROTEST ACTION AGAINST WATER LEVY 21/01/18 |
|
|
2018/01/29 |
R26 073.84 |
CHARTERING OF B/EXPRESS ON 27/10/18 |
|
|
2018/01/31 |
R3 468.00 |
CHAPERONE |
COSATU
|
Various stations
|
2018/02/08 |
R2 000.00 |
ALLIANCE PICKET AT THE GRAND PARADE ON 11/02/2018 |
2018/02/28 |
R23 999.00 |
CHAPERONE COACHES |
||
2018/02/28 |
R5 382.00 |
RESERVE COACHES |
||
COSATU |
Various stations |
2018/03/07 |
R2 000.00 |
EVENT ON HUMAN RIGHTS DAY 21/03/18 |
UNIVERSAL |
Various stations |
2018/03/28 |
R5 000.00 |
CHURCH CONGREGATION AT PHILIPPI STADIUM 01/04/18 |
2018/03/31 |
R3 460.00 |
CHAPERONE COACHES |
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2018/03/31 |
R2 070.00 |
RESERVE COACHES |
(bb) Since 1 April 2018
Company (b) |
Destination / Province |
Date(c) |
Amount (e) |
Reason (d) |
SAFTU |
VARIOUS STATIONS – JOHANNESBURG |
25/04/2018 |
R30 000.00 |
SAFTU STRIKE – Special Tickets |
NATIONAL STADIUM SA |
BOSMAN - NASREC |
15/05/2018 |
R63 600.00 |
SUNDOWNS VS BARCELONA FC GAME – Chartered Train |
TSHABALALA PRIMARY SCHOOL |
Gauteng |
08/05/2018 |
R16 500.00 |
SCHOOL TRIP |
BABINATLOU PRIMARY SCHOOL |
Gauteng |
06/06/2018 |
R6 000.00 |
SCHOOL TRIP |
SA POLICE SERVICE |
TSHWANE – ORLANDO |
14/04/2018 |
R21 000.00 |
ATTENDING FUNERAL |
COASTAL CONFERENCE |
DURBAN-SCOTTBURGH |
01/04/2018 |
R17,280.00 |
LEISURE |
COASTAL CONFERENCE |
DURBAN-NSHONGWENI |
07/04/2018 |
R 13,284.00 |
LEISURE |
COASTAL CONFERENCE |
DURBAN-SCOTTBURGH |
08/04/2018 |
R17,280.00 |
LEISURE |
COASTAL CONFERENCE |
DURBAN-SCOTTBURGH |
27/04/2018 |
R17,284.00 |
LEISURE |
COASTAL CONFERENCE |
DURBAN-SCOTTBURGH |
27/04/2018 |
R28,280.00 |
LEISURE |
COASTAL CONFERENCE |
DURBAN-NSHONGWENI |
29/04/2018 |
R13,284.00 |
LEISURE |
OCCASIONS ON POINT |
DURBAN-SCOTTBURGH |
19/05/2018 |
R 18,630.00 |
LEISURE |
COASTAL CONFERENCE |
DURBAN-SCOTTBURGH |
13/05/2018 |
R13,824.00 |
LEISURE |
SUNFORD PRIMARY SCHOOL |
DURBAN-SCOTTBURGH |
18/06/2018 |
R21,210.00 |
SCHOOL TRIP |
NEW SCHOOL PRODUCTION |
DURBAN-CATO RIDGE |
16/06/2018 |
R32,172.00 |
LEISURE |
NUMSA |
CAPE TOWN |
12/04/2018 |
R1 500.00 |
SHOP STEWARD MEETING |
COSATU |
CAPE TOWN |
12/04/2018 |
R2 000.00 |
JOINT SHOP STEWARD COUNCIL |
Bellville to Kalkbay |
30/04/2018 |
R2 540.00 |
SPECIAL EVENT |
|
COSATU |
CAPE TOWN |
15/05/2018 |
R2 000.00 |
PALESTINIAN PICKETING |
COSATU |
Various stations |
23/04/2018 |
R2 000.00 |
MAY DAY EVENT ON 01 MAY 2018 |
30/4/2018 |
R2 540.00 |
RESERVE COACHES |
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Various groups and stations |
30/4/2018 |
R2 240.00 |
CHAPERONE COACHES |
|
30/4/2018 |
R1 600.00 |
EMMA FERRIDGE WEDDING |
(f) Chartered trains are provided at higher cost coverage than standard scheduled trains. Price-setting is guided by marginal cost coverage plus an average 30% mark-up.
(g) No specific allocation is made for hiring, leasing or chartered trains. Requests are considered on a case by case basis in order to assess financial viability and available capacity.
12 July 2018 - NW2068
Steyn, Ms A to ask the Minister of Rural Development and Land Reform
What (a) number of title deeds for agricultural developments did her department hand over under its (i) rural development and (ii) land reform programmes in each province since her departments inception in 2009 and (b) are the (i) dates on which title deeds were transferred, (ii) names of beneficiaries, (iii)(aa) names and (bb) contact details of the previous owners and (iv) exact GPS co-ordinates in respect of each title deed?
Reply:
(a)(i),(ii) 302 title deeds directly transferred for agricultural developments from 1 April 2009 until 31 March 2018. Please refer to the table for provincial breakdown.
Provincial Department |
Number of Tittle Deeds transferred |
Eastern Cape |
39 |
Free State |
56 |
Gauteng |
15 |
KwaZulu Natal |
26 |
Limpopo |
78 |
Mpumalanga |
23 |
Northern Cape |
9 |
North West |
36 |
Western Cape |
20 |
(b)(i),(ii),(iii)(aa),(bb),(iv) Please refer to Annexure A.
12 July 2018 - NW2066
Steyn, Ms A to ask the Minister of Rural Development and Land Reform
(a) Why did the Government decide not to transfer ownership of farms to beneficiaries of its Proactive Land Acquisition Strategy (PLAS) and (b) who took the decision; (2) what are the details of the current time periods of leases issued under PLAS; (3) whether she and/or her department intend to reconsider the decision not to transfer ownership of farms to beneficiaries of the PLAS; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
1. (a) The Proactive Land Acquisition Strategy (PLAS) is meant to acquire strategically located land and transfer to the state under the leasehold system.
(b) This strategy was a recommendation from a Land Summit in 2005.
2. In terms of the State Land Lease and Disposal Policy, the lease period for all leases under PLAS shall be 30 years, which may be renewable for another 20 years.
(3) This will be based on the outcomes of the review of the White Paper and the parliamentary review process of the Constitution on land expropriation without compensation.
12 July 2018 - NW2138
Hunsinger, Dr CH to ask the Minister of Transport
(1)What (a) number of Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (Prasa) staff have been (i) injured or (ii) died while (aa) on duty and/or (bb) on Prasa premises over the past three financial years and (b) are the details of (i) the location where the incident took place and (ii) the circumstances surrounding the incident; (2) whether the incident have been reported to the SA Police Service; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what is the progress of each case; (3) whether any claims were lodged against Prasa; if so, what (a) amount was claimed and paid out and (b) support has been provided to the employee or dependents?
Reply:
1. (a) (i) (aa) & (bb) Injuries on duty (Disabling Incident, (DIs))
2015/16 - 315 Dis
2016/17 - 272 Dis
2017/18 - 282 Dis
(ii) (aa) & (bb) Fatalities
2015/16 - 8 Fatalities
2016/17 - 4 Fatalities
2017/18 - 3 Fatalities
(b) Details (i) and (ii) Fatalities:
Year |
Month |
Region |
Description |
2015/16 |
April |
Gauteng – Rail |
Train driver died in a train accident which took place in Denver. |
June |
The incident occurred during a station closure at Olifantsfontein, wherein a colleague was assaulted by a commuter. The Safety Patroller (deceased) was rushing to assist the assaulted colleague when he did not observe an approaching train from the South about to enter the station. He moved too close to the line in operation and was struck by the train and died on impact. |
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September |
Rolling Stock employee was electrocuted while attending to faults on a train at Braamfontein Depot. |
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August |
Western Cape – Rail |
Platform Marshall fell between the platform and the train while on duty and was struck by train. |
|
May |
MLPS - Rail |
Two (2) employees died in a train collision between a TFR and MLPS train which took place at the Eastern Cape. |
|
Autopax |
Bus Accident (2 Incidents) |
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2016/17 |
Dec |
Gauteng Rail |
Section Manager was hit by train while out to crank points. |
Dec |
Employee died from a company motor vehicle accident. |
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July |
Western Cape Rail |
An employee was on the platform learning the train line routes when he got robbed by unknown men and got shot. |
|
September |
An employee was robbed and stabbed while waiting for the train. |
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2017/18 |
June |
Gauteng - Rail |
This was a community service delivery related incident wherein community members blockaded the rail with foreign objects. When members of the Protection Services attempted to remove the objects to allow train movement, it agitated the community members and violence broke out between the security personnel and the community members which resulted in the stoning to death of a colleague. |
Nov |
Employee was applying earth wire on the down main line and was electrocuted. |
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Dec |
Kwa-Zulu Natal – Rail |
Protection Services Personnel was assisting passengers to board busses as trains were not available. This was at Mangosuthu Highway close to Lindokuhle Station. While crossing the road he was knocked down by a motor vehicle which failed to stop and then sped away. He was then struck by a second vehicle which also failed to stop and sped away. |
(b) Details (i) and (ii) Disabling Injuries:
Business Unit |
Year |
No |
Description |
PRASA RAIL
|
2015/16 |
313 |
Assaults by fare evading commuters and the public, Injuries resulting from company motor vehicles, Electrocutions, Smoke Inhalations resulting from high tension burnouts, Trips and falls resulting from uneven surfaces and on platforms, Unsafe acts etc. |
2016/17 |
262 |
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2017/18 |
278 |
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Total |
853 |
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PRASA CRES |
2015/16 |
1 |
Hearing loss case was identified in Cape Town |
2016/17 |
2 |
Employee driven over by a car and sustained minor injury to her leg – poor communication between the driver and passenger. |
|
Fell from the stairs; he didn’t do the three point contact |
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2017/18 |
44 |
Tree branch fell on the person who was cutting trees at Durban but sustained minor injuries – the injured didn’t conduct a risk assessment before the works |
|
Inhaled gas fumes at Umjantshi House, Johannesburg, which resulted from a burst generator piping and was send to the hospital for treatment – faulty piping system. |
|||
Strained back while she was lifting some chemical containers – poor lifting techniques and lack of lifting equipment |
|||
An employee was involved in a car accident on the N1 highway while he was returning to Umjantshi, Johannesburg using his personal vehicle from a meeting in PRASA House, Pretoria |
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Total |
7 |
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AUTOPAX |
2015/16 |
1 |
Bus accident-Head Injury |
2016/17 |
1 |
Slipped and fell at workshop- Fractured ankle left foot (October 2016) |
|
201718 |
7 |
Bus tyre/wheel- Lost middle finger (July (2017) |
|
Bus Accident – Head Injury (July 2017) |
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Bus Accident- Right Hand Injury (December 2017) |
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Attacked by passengers- Left eye Evisceration (November 2017) |
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Bus Accident – Upper body Injuries (March 2018) |
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Bus Accident – Hip injuries (March 2018) |
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TOTAL |
09 |
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Grand Total |
869 |
2. Reporting to SAPS:
Year |
Month |
Description |
SAPS reported |
Progress |
2015/16 |
April |
Train driver died in a train accident |
Cleveland SAPS Case no:291/04/2015 |
Police were notified as well as other stakeholders (EMS) as per the GP Contingency Plan. Further to this the Police had requested the final board of inquiry report, which was submitted to them. |
June |
Safety Patroller was hit by train |
Olifantsfontein SAPS, case no: 256/06/2015 |
The Police were notified as well as other stakeholders (EMS) as per the GP Contingency Plan. Department of Labour was also informed. The commuter who was assaulting the colleague was arrested and sentenced to three years which was wholly suspended. |
|
September |
Rolling Stock employee was electrocuted |
No case number was given / recoded |
All stakeholders such as EMS, Police and Department of Labour were informed. |
|
August |
Platform Marshall struck by train. |
SAPS attended the incident although no case was registered |
No criminal case was opened as this was an injury on duty |
|
May |
Two (2) employees died in a train collision (MLPS) |
Bisho SAPS Case: 0033/05/15. |
The case is closed |
|
Bus Accident (2 Incidents) |
Case Number 312/10/2016 Case Number 138/04/2015 |
Bus number ZFF 242 GP Bus number YVD 529 GP |
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2016/17 |
Dec |
Section Manager was hit by train |
Moffat View SAPS Case no: 89/12/2016 |
Police were notified as well as other stakeholders (EMS) as per the GP Contingency Plan. Department of Labour was also informed. |
Dec |
Employee died in company motor vehicle accident. |
No case number was given / recorded |
Stones were placed on the road and the employee lost control of the vehicle. He was taken to Lenmed Hospital where he was declared dead at 02h20. |
|
July |
An employee on the platform robbed and shot. |
Case no 302/07/2018 (Bishop Lavis) |
3x Suspects prosecuted and convicted to 25 years imprisonment. |
|
September |
An employee was robbed and stabbed |
Mannenberg Case 260/09/2016 |
Case Pending |
|
2017/18 |
June |
Protection Services Staff member assaulted and stoned to death. |
Kliptown SAPS Case no:506/06/2017 |
Police was informed of the situation as well as other stakeholders. The matter is still under investigation by the SAPS. |
Nov |
Employee electrocuted. |
Johannesburg Central SAPS Case no: 1080/11/2017 |
Police were notified as well as other stakeholders (EMS) as per the GP Contingency Plan. Department of Labour was also informed. |
|
Dec |
Protection Services Staff member hit by cars. |
349/12/2017 |
Closed undetected. |
3. Claims against PRASA:
a) All injuries (DIs) and fatalities have been reported to the Department of Labour as per the Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act (COID) Act 130 of 1993 as amended. We do not have any other claims.
b) Support provided
Year |
Month |
Description |
Support provided to dependents |
2015/16 |
April |
Train driver died in a train accident |
Family Counselling and company funeral benefit |
June |
Safety Patroller was hit by train |
Family Counselling and company funeral benefit |
|
September |
Rolling Stock employee was electrocuted |
Family Counselling and company funeral benefit |
|
August |
Platform Marshall struck by train. |
The employee was married to a policeman with two children. Assistance was given to the family by both Metrorail and SAPS. The team worked together for counselling and was never referred to Metropolitan. |
|
May |
Two (2) employees died in a train collision (MLPS) |
A full debriefing was provided to the family members. EWP assisted the family members to go and identify the bodies with the assistance of PRASA EWP Service and Provider Metropolitan Health. Telephonic follow – ups were done by PRASA EWP Specialists. 21 employee debriefings were done One employee is still undergoing Occupational therapy. |
|
April |
Bus Accident (2 Incidents – April and October) |
Family Counselling and company funeral benefit |
|
2016/17 |
December |
Section Manager was hit by train |
Family Counselling and company funeral benefit |
December |
Employee died in company motor vehicle accident. |
Family Counselling and company funeral benefit |
|
July |
An employee on the platform robbed and shot. |
EAP assistance was given to the wife, the son and the daughter. The family was referred to Metropolitan for further intervention. |
|
September |
An employee was robbed and stabbed |
Trauma debriefing was provided |
|
2017/18 |
June |
Protection Services Staff member assaulted and stoned to death. |
Family Counselling and company funeral benefit |
November |
Employee electrocuted. |
Family Counselling and company funeral benefit |
|
December |
Protection Services Staff member hit by cars. |
Memorial service was held at Prasa Family was referred to Prasa EWP external service provider for trauma debriefing and counselling. The wife of the deceased was seen for individual counselling by EWP for psychotherapy Work visit was done at the depot in order to check the progress of the wife Continuous psychotherapy as part of management and treatment of the case. |
12 July 2018 - NW2081
Matsepe, Mr CD to ask the Minister of Transport
(1)(a) On what date was the last meeting between (i) his department, (ii) the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa and/or (iii) Metrorail with the City of Cape Town or the Western Cape Government held to discuss possible new or extended train routes in the Western Cape Metrorail system, (b) what are the details of each person who attended the meeting, (c) which possible new routes were discussed and (d) did the meeting discuss the routes connecting (i) the greater Khayelitsha area and Belville, (ii) the Cape Town International Airport, (iii) Fisantekraal and (iv) Paarl, Wellington or Worcester; (2) whether plans have been in place to have another meeting between his department and the City of Cape Town or the Western Cape Government to discuss proposed new train routes in Cape Town or the Western Cape to alleviate congestion; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
(1)(a)(ii) The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) participated in the development of the Integrated Public Transport Network Plan for the City of Cape Town. The role of rail, including the future rail corridors, are contained in the plan. These deliberations took place through project specific meetings at the time and continues to be discussed, among other matters, at the formal transport planning structures of the City, i.e. the Intermodal Planning Committee (IPC) and associated Sub-Committees. The previous two IPC meetings were held on 13 April 2018 and 22 June 2018 subsequently.
(1)(b) The PRASA and Metrorail members of the IPC meeting are :
- Mr Hishaam Emeran, PRASA Corporate Office, General Manager: Strategic Network Planning
- Mr Richard Walker, Metrorail – Western Cape, Regional Manager
(1)(c) All known future rail expansion opportunities have been discussed between the City and PRASA during its interactions. The highest priority in terms of rail network/ service expansion has been agreed as follows:
- Blue Downs Rail Link
- Fisantekraal Rail Corridor
- Atlantis Rail Corridor
(1)(d)(i) Yes, referred to as the Blue Downs Rail Link, see (1)(c). Detailed discussions between the City and PRASA is ongoing, as this project is due to commence with the preliminary design and environmental assessment phase as the next step.
(1)(d)(ii) Yes, The Cape Town Airport Rail Link is captured in the Memorandum of Action agreement between the City and PRASA. It has been agreed that the parties work together to explore alternative financial models for projects such as this one.
(1)(d)(iii) Yes, see (1)(c)
(1)(d)(iv) Existing services are provided to Paarl, Wellington and Worcester. The future plans will include measures aimed at improving travel time and frequencies along these corridors once the train fleet has increased and stabilised.
(2) As alluded to above, discussions on future rail planning is ongoing between the City and PRASA through the IPC structures and / or project specific committees. The last IPC meeting was scheduled for the 22 June 2018.
12 July 2018 - NW2183
Madisha, Mr WM to ask the Minister of Transport
In view of the fact that the road infrastructure is under severe strain (details furnished) and in light of the recently adopted Medium-Term Expenditure Framework, (a) what steps does he intend to take to ensure that the monetary allocation by the National Treasury towards road maintenance is increased in the next three financial years, (b) by what amount in each case and (c) what is the anticipated impact thereof on the maintenance and standard of the road infrastructure in future?
Reply:
(a) The Department of Transport is continuously engaging National Treasury, with regard, the need to increase the Budget allocation for Roads Maintenance.
There has been an increase in the budgets for National Roads as indicated in the graph link below.
http://pmg-assets.s3-website-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/RNW2183GRAPH.pdf
Fig1 : Funding for National Roads
In the case of Provincial road maintenance, which are funded from their provincial budget allocations, the department shall continue to assist provinces through the Provincial Roads Maintenance Grant (PRMG), with an a estimated budget allocation of R35bn over the current Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF).
Province |
2018/19 allocations |
2019/2020 allocations |
2020/2021 allocations |
Eastern Cape |
1 439 241 |
1 391 054 |
1 467 354 |
Free State |
1 299 602 |
1 235 577 |
1 303 349 |
Gauteng |
742 521 |
636 028 |
670 914 |
KwaZulu-Natal |
1 826 745 |
1 772 792 |
1 870 031 |
Limpopo |
1 124 146 |
1 105 360 |
1 165 989 |
Mpumalanga |
1 523 757 |
1 416 386 |
1 494 075 |
Northern Cape |
1 111 637 |
1 050 720 |
1 108 353 |
North West |
960 604 |
904 230 |
953 827 |
Western Cape |
1 007 414 |
911 213 |
961 194 |
Unallocated (Performance Component) |
1 058 305 |
1 117 570 |
|
Total |
11 035 668 |
11 481 665 |
12 112 657 |
Fig2 : Financial Support to Provinces
b) Refer to the Fig 1 and 2 above.
c) The PRMG accounts for roughly half of provincial road maintenance expenditure, with the funds mostly used for routine and periodic maintenance needs. Hence, very limited resources are available to rehabilitate the provincial paved road network unless the PRMG is significantly grown over the medium to long term or provinces allocate a much larger portion of own funds to road maintenance – ideally a combination of both measures.
The magnitude of maintenance backlogs due to lack of funding is such that it is unlikely to be addressed through national transfers and subsidies, especially given the National Treasury’s commitment to fiscal consolidation, which in the continued absence of notable economic growth must be predominantly realised through higher allocations from the provincial treasuries and/or from savings and efficiencies in respective provincial departmental expenditure.
Where the emphasis in the earlier years was more on the existence of infrastructure, at present the emphasis is on network availability and redundancy predominantly. This requires a different asset management approach. Therefore, Road Authorities need to revisit their maintenance strategies by looking at the relationship between infrastructure and mobility, so that the range of optional interventions can be broadened, to extend the lifetime of road assets.
12 July 2018 - NW2083
Matsepe, Mr CD to ask the Minister of Transport
(1)Whether, with regard to the passenger rail service provided by the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa between Buffalo City/East London, Butterworth and Umtata, it is envisaged that the rail line will be upgraded to provide a regional passenger rail service that would operate on improved timetables, instead of the current slow and unreliable service on the specified route; if not, why not; if so, on what date(s) will such improvements be implemented; (2) whether it is envisaged that a proper rail service will be implemented on this whole route instead of using buses for certain sections of the route; if not, why not; (3) will the Government provide budgetary funds towards the upgrading of the specified rail line, as the service is entirely devoted to serving the rural poor?
Reply:
1. A rail service between East London and Mthatha, known as the Kei Rail service, was provided in the past. The service has been stopped as it was unsustainable. The patronage was very low for a rail service and the travel time exceedingly long due to the terrain and rail geometry. The journey by rail was approximately 12 hours as compared to 3 hours by road.
Subsequently, in 2013 The Eastern Cape Department of Transport further investigated the feasibility of the Kei Rail service and confirmed that in its current state it was not economically viable as a stand alone passenger service. Other road based public transport modes were found to be more economically viable. The railway line is currently owned by Transnet and the provision of a passenger rail service for socio-economic reasons was always considered a possibility on the basis of having a sustainable freight service to offset the costs. Unfortunately, sustainbale freight operations on this corridor has not yet materialised.
There are no plans at this point in time to reintroduce the service.
2. See above
3. Current studies undertaken suggest little justification for investment at this point in time.
12 July 2018 - NW1832
James, Ms LV to ask the Minister of Rural Development and Land Reform
Whether (a) her spouse and/or (b) an adult family member accompanied her on any official international trip (i) in each of the past five financial years and (ii) since 1 April 2018; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what (aa) is the name of the person(s), (bb) was the (aaa) purpose and (bbb) destination of the trip and (cc) was the (aaa) total cost and (bbb) detailed breakdown of the costs of the accompanying person(s) to her department; (2) whether each of the specified trips were approved by the President in terms of the provisions of Section 1, Annexure A of the Ministerial Handbook; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
1. (a),(b),(i),(ii) No.
(aa)(bb),(aaa),(bbb),(cc),(aaa),(bbb) Falls away.
2. Falls away.
12 July 2018 - NW2085
Ngwenya, Ms W to ask the Minister of Transport
Is there a future plan to implement an upgraded express train connecting Carletonville, Krugersdorp, Randfontein and Central Johannesburg; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) currently provides a rail service from Randfontein to Park (Central Johannesburg) Station. An express service, Randfontein Metroplus Express, departs Randfontein at 06h00 in the morning. The Express Service has unfortunately not been operating on a regular basis due to the limited availability of trains. PRASA has however identified the opportunity in the medium term to run faster services from Randfontein to reduce the travelling time to Park Station. This entails running an outer-service from Randfontein to Krugersdorp with limited stops thereafter an inner-service from Krugersdorp stopping at all stations. This will become possible once the train fleet allocation for Gauteng has stabilised and increased.
There are currently no short term plans to extend the service to Carletonville based on the current demand requirements and fleet availability. PRASA is however involved in the update and development of the Integrated Transport Plans and transport demand model for the West Rand and will update its plans accordingly should future transport demand warrant a rail service.
12 July 2018 - NW2009
Purdon, Mr RK to ask the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries
What are the details of the (a) number of accidents that vehicles owned by his department were involved (i) in each of the past three financial years and (ii) since 1 April 2018, (b) cost for repairs in each case and (c)(i) number of and (ii) reasons for vehicles being written off in each case; (2) Whether all vehicles owned by his department have tracking devices installed?
Reply:
1. (a) (i) 2015/2016 = 48
2016/2017 = 44
2017/2018 = 44
(ii) 1 April 2018 = 5
(b) 2015/2016 = R432 205.24
2016/2017 = R361 207.34
2017/2018 = R658 300.07
1 April 2018 = R 34 143.43
(c) (i) 2015/2016 = 50
2016/2017 = 67
2017/2018 = 38
1 April 2018 = 0
(ii) 2015/2016 = The repair cost exceeds 50% of the purchase price which is not economical to repair and others written off
2016/2017 = the repair cost exceeds 50% of the purchase price Which is not economical to repair and others written off
2017/2018 = The repair cost exceeds 50% of the purchase price which is not economical to repair and others written off
1 April 2018 = 0
2. There are no tracking devices installed on all the departmental vehicles
12 July 2018 - NW2078
Ollis, Mr IM to ask the Minister of Transport
(1)Whether (a) his department, (b) the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (Prasa) and/or (c) Metrorail had any discussions with the KwaZulu-Natal Member of the Executive Council responsible for transport or the eThekwini Member of the Mayoral Committee for Transport on the possibility of extending the northern rail lines in Durban to the King Shaka International Airport with the intention of running a new train service from King Shaka via Durban North to the downtown areas of the eThekwini Metropolitan City; if not, are any meetings planned in future; if so, (i) on what date did each meeting occur and (ii) which spheres of Government were in attendance; (2) (a) have any engineering or feasibility studies been completed on the possibility of constructing an extension to the rail service, (b) what is the direct line distance in kilometres and metres between the closest rail line of either Prasa, Metrorail or Transnet to the King Shaka International Airport and (c) what is the average cost per kilometre of constructing new rail lines in the country in terms of the 2018 prices; (3) does his department, Prasa or Metrorail plan to implement such a rail line in future; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
1. (a) The Department of Transport has not entered into such discussions ;
(b) PRASA have met with the KwaZulu-Natal Member of the Executive Council responsible for Transport and the Portfolio Committee on Transport Oversight to provide an update on programmes and initiatives at PRASA. One of the areas covered during these meetings was PRASA’s future rail planning, including the conceptual planning study for the Northern Rail Linkages (inclusive of King Shaka International Airport).
(i) The dates on which meetings occured were as follows :
KZN MEC for Transport - August 2016
Portfolio Committee – October 2016 and February 2017
(ii) Provincial government
2. (a) A conceptual planning study has been undertaken on potential future rail linkages serving the northern areas, including King Shaka International Airport.
(b) The north coast line, owned by Transnet, is the closest rail line with Tongaat and Nyaninga stations nearest to King Shaka International Airport. In terms of approximate straight line distance between King Shaka International Airport and these stations, the distance is 3km and 5km for Nyaninga and Tongaat stations respectively.
(c) Prices vary in terms of the terrain and engineering solution required. Tunneling and viaduct will be more expensive than at-grade construction. The approximate average cost per kilometre for new line is between R100m – R300m.
3. The conceptual planning study as alluded to above, identified future rail linkages to the northern areas that may be viable in the medium – longer term. It is therefore included as part of PRASA’s longer term rail network expansion plans. Furthermore, the KZN Department of Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs has advertised a tender for the appointment of a service provider to determine the optimal public transport solution link for the King Shaka International Airport. The DoT and PRASA will assume a leadership role should rail be found the optimal solution.
12 July 2018 - NW2080
Ollis, Mr IM to ask the Minister of Transport
(a) On what date will the construction on the new rail extension for Metrorail linking Motherwell and Coega with the Nelson Mandela Metro CBD commence, (b) what is the anticipated date of completion for the extension and (c) on what date is the service anticipated to begin running?
Reply:
a) The detail design and Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) phase is currently underway and it is anticipated that it will be completed by June 2019. The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality will be updating their transport demand model and Integrated Transport Plan for the City. A final decision on preliminary timeframes for construction will be taken once this phase is completed.
Should it be decided to proceed, PRASA will be able to issue the tender for construction in the latter half of 2020 once land acquisition matters have been finalised. Construction could therefore possibly commence during the latter half 2021.
b) A two-year construction programme is envisaged. Based on above timeframe, the construction can be completed towards the end of 2023.
c) Operations could commence early in 2024 once testing and commissioning has been completed.
11 July 2018 - NW1910
Mhlongo, Mr P to ask the Minister of Defence and Military Veterans
With reference to her reply to question 1370 on 4 June 2018, (a) what is the (i) age, (ii) length of service, (iii) gender and (iv) race of each member of the SA National Defence Force (SANDF) in each occupational category, (b) what number of the specified SANDF members are reservists and (c) of the specified reservists, in each case, what is the (i) age, (ii) wage scale, (iii) gender, (iv) duration of the time served as reservist and (v) race of each reservist?
Reply:
The information required in this question deals with the strength of the South African National Defence Force and due to its security sensitivity it cannot be made public, but can be only be discussed in a closed session of the Joint Standing Committee on Defence.
11 July 2018 - NW1919
Nolutshungu, Ms N to ask the Minister of Higher Education and Training
(1)What (a) is the total number of incidents of sexual harassment that were reported to the human resources offices of (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:
1. (a) (i) None.
(ii) The number of sexual harassment incidents that were reported to the Human Resources section of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) colleges:
(aa) In 2016, 7 incidents.
(bb) In 2017, 0 incidents.
The information related to public universities are being collected and will be made available once collated.
Sector Education and Training Authorities reported no sexual harassment incidents for the periods in question.
2. In relation to the incidents reported to the Human Resources section of TVET colleges:
- The South West Gauteng TVET College incident was investigated, and a disciplinary hearing against the official was instituted, which resulted in a guilty verdict with a sanction of dismissal on 19 October 2016.
- The Tshwane North TVET College incident was investigated, and a disciplinary hearing against the official was instituted. The official resigned on 24 June 2016 before the commencement of the disciplinary hearing.
- The South West Gauteng TVET College incident was investigated, and a disciplinary hearing against the official was instituted, which resulted in a guilty verdict with a sanction of dismissal on 20 May 2016. The official filed a notice to appeal and the Appeal Committee on 08 December 2016 upheld the sanction of dismissal.
- The Umfolozi TVET College incident was investigated, but the official withdrew the allegation on 23 January 2017.
- The False Bay TVET College incident was investigated, and a disciplinary hearing against the official was instituted, which resulted in a guilty verdict with a sanction of a final written warning on 15 December 2016.
- The Buffalo City TVET College incident was investigated, and a disciplinary hearing against the official was instituted, which resulted in a guilty verdict with a sanction of dismissal on 19 September 2016.
- The Vhembe TVET College incident was investigated, and a disciplinary hearing against the official was instituted, which resulted in a guilty verdict with a sanction of 3 months without pay and a final written warning on 2 December 2016.
11 July 2018 - NW2140
Shivambu, Mr F to ask the Minister of Finance
(1)Did a certain person (name furnished) ever sign any internal memoranda of the National Treasury; if so, (a) in what capacity did the specified person sign, (b) what was the subject of each memorandum signed and (c) who delegated the powers to sign internal documents; (2) whether the specified person was requested in writing to stop representing the National Treasury and claiming to be the Chief Director at National Treasury when the person was in fact a consultant; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, (a) by whom and (b) what are the further relevant details?
Reply:
1. (a) to (c) Yes, as with persons employed or contracted in the National Treasury, the person has signed various internal memoranda of the National Treasury, all related to her area of work, but such signing was always to make recommendations for the consideration of her manager and ultimately to the Director-General or the Minister, for approval. In order to ensure transparency and accountability, it has been practice in the National Treasury for many years that decisions to be taken in terms of law are supported by written memoranda submitted to the Director-General and, where applicable, also to the Minister. These memoranda are signed by the relevant officials, advisors or contractors asked to comment or make recommendations to the decision-maker. The decision-making within the department vests with the Director-General, and in some instances, the Minister, but in some cases, they have delegated decision-making authority to an official reporting directly to the Director-General.
It will not be cost-effective to examine all memoranda signed by the named person. The named person has provided excellent service, particularly to support the Twin Peaks financial sector regulatory reform related to market conduct and the fair treatment of financial sector customers. If there is any evidence of wrong-doing, the Honorable Member is welcome to submit it to me so that the National Treasury can investigate it.
2. (a) and (b): The person was contracted to act against a chief director position, until such time as a new chief director was appointed. This was in line with the general practice in the National Treasury when some consultants acted against vacant positions. This practice was terminated following a direction by Mr M Gigaba when he was Minister of Finance, which the department then began to implement around October 2017.
11 July 2018 - NW1406
Groenewald, Dr PJ to ask the Minister of Police
(1) What number of crime dockets has been lost in each province and in each separate unit of the SA Police Service (SAPS) in each year since 1 January 2013 up to the latest specified date; (2) whether any persons involved in the deliberate loss of such dockets have been successfully prosecuted in connection with the lost files; if not, why not; if so, what number; (3) whether any SAPS officials have been prosecuted because of neglect or theft in this regard; if not, why not; if so, what number; (4) what measures his department has put in place to curb the loss of dockets; (5) whether he will make a statement about the matter?
Reply:
(1) The number of crime dockets which has been lost in each province and in each separate unit of the South African Police Service (SAPS), in each year, since 1January2013 to 30 April 2018, is as follows:
Eastern Cape |
||
Year |
Unit |
Total |
2013 |
Sterkspruit Detective Service |
1 |
Ladv Frere Detective Service |
2 |
|
Total |
3 |
|
2014 |
||
Ladv Frere Detective Service |
3 |
|
Total |
3 |
|
2015 |
Humansdorp Detective Service |
4 |
Buraersdoro Detective Service |
1 |
|
Total |
5 |
|
2016 |
Venterstad Detective Service |
1 |
Sterkspruit Detective Service |
1 |
|
Lady Frere Detective Service |
1 |
|
Total |
3 |
|
2017 |
Palmietfontein Detective Service |
1 |
Aliwal North Detective Service |
1 |
|
Sterkspruit Detective Service |
1 |
|
Hofmeyer Detective Service |
1 |
|
Maanduli Detective Service |
2 |
|
Total |
6 |
|
1 January to 30 April 2018 |
None |
0 |
Total |
0 |
11 July 2018 - NW1954
Sonti, Ms NP to ask the Minister of Police
(a} What is the total number of (i} land and (ii) house evictions that were (aa} executed and/or (bb} supported by the SA Police Service in (aaa} 2017 and (bbb) 2018, (b} where did each eviction take place and (c) what number of people were evicted in each case?
Reply:
(a}(i) Unknown.
(a}(ii) Unknown.
(aa) Unknown.
(bb} Unknown.
(aaa} Unknown.
(bbb) Unknown.
(b) and (c) The South African Police Service (SAPS} only supports the Municipal Police or the Sherriff of the Court when the evictions become violent and are classified as violent public protests. The SAPS does not keep the statistics of evicted people, since it is not a SAPS key function.
Reply to question 1954 recommended
LIEUTENANT GENERAL NATIONAL COMMISSIONER: SOUTH AFRICAN POLICE SERVICE
KJ SITOLE (SOEG)
Date:
Reply to question 1954 approved
MINISTER OF POLICE
BH CELE, MP
Date: 2018-07-09
11 July 2018 - NW1235
Kohler-Barnard, Ms D to ask the Minister of Police
(a) What 1s the total amount (i) budgeted and (ii) spent on the Presidential Protection Unit in the (aa) 2015-16, (bb) 2016-17 and (cc) 2017-18 financial years and (b) what has been its capacity in terms of personnel in each of the past three financial years?
Reply:
(a)(i)(ii)
(aa) 2015/2016
Economic Classification |
(I) Budget |
(ii) Expenditure |
Overtime |
R 71 888 000,00 |
R 70 450 1 13,00 |
Goods and Services |
R150 030 000,00 |
R160 50b 495,00 |
Transfer and Subsidies |
R 364 000,00 |
R 322 319,00 |
Payment of Capital Assets |
R 63 840 000,00 |
R 61 168 590,00 |
Total Operational |
R286 158 000,00 |
R292 447 518,00 |
Salaries |
R325 575 259,00 |
|
Total Spent |
R618 022 777,00 |
(bb) 2016/2017
Economic Classification |
(i) Budget |
(ii) Expenditure |
Overtlme |
R 47 581 000,00 |
R 65 590 217.00 |
Goods and Services |
R 94 598 000,00 |
R132 893 954.00 |
Transfer and Subsidies |
R 430 000,00 |
R 351 086.00 |
Payment of Capital Assets |
R 25 086 000,00 |
R 17 741 516.00 |
Total Operational |
R167 693 000,00 |
R236 577 654.00 |
Salaries |
R380 567 624.00 |
|
Total Spent |
R617 145 278.00 |
(cc) 2017/2018
Economic Claesification |
(i) Budget |
(ii) Expenditure |
Overtime |
R120 000 000.00 |
R109 804 667.00 |
Goods and Services |
R119 342 000.00 |
R121 218 664.00 |
Transfer and Subsldles |
R 450 000.00 |
R 444 596.00 |
Payment of Capital Assets |
R 20 995 000.00 |
R 1 9 628 033.00 |
Total Operational |
R260 787 000.00 |
R251 095 961.00 |
Salaries |
R442 517 356.00 |
|
Total Spant |
R693 613 317.00 |
(b)
2015/2016 = 1 162 personnel.
2016/2017 = 1 369 personnel.
2017/2018 = 1 382 personnel.
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11 July 2018 - NW2171
Matiase, Mr NS to ask the Minister of Police
What is the (a) rank and (b) current number of police officers (i) at each station and (ii) in each province?
Reply:
(a)(b)(i)(ii) The detailed information, per station and, per salary level/rank, is reflected in the annexure.
The salary levels relate to the following ranks:
SALARY LEVEL |
RANK |
Salary Level 13 |
Brigadier |
Salary Level 12 |
Colonel |
Salary Level 10 |
Lieutenant Colonel |
Salary Level 8 |
Captain |
Salary Level 7 |
Warrant Officer |
Salary Level 6 |
Sergeant |
Salary Level 5 |
Constable |
Salary Level 1-4 |
Student Constable |
A summary of information requested, is as follows:
Police Service Act Personnel at Police Stations: June 2018 (PERSAP)
Total Police Act |
|
Western Cape |
13 602 |
Eastern Cape |
11 611 |
Northern Cape |
4 238 |
Free State |
6 740 |
KwaZulu-Natal |
15 794 |
North West |
5 189 |
Mpumalanga |
6 325 |
Limpopo |
6 965 |
Gauteng |
22 228 |
Total |
92 692 |
Find here: Totals for Provinces
11 July 2018 - NW2065
Van der Westhuizen, Mr AP to ask the Minister of Higher Education and Training
(1)How do the (a) salary bands, (b) conditions of service, (c) opportunities for promotions and (d) awards for excellent performance of lecturers at technical and vocational education and training (TVET) colleges compare with those of educators at public schools; (2) what options are open to college managers to (a) recruit and (b) retain college lecturers with scarce skills in fields where the remuneration levels of persons with comparable qualifications and practical experience in the private sector are considerably higher than in the public sector; (3) (a) what are the plans of her department to link the conditions of service of TVET college lecturers and managers to their performance and (b) will the achievements of learners in external assessments be linked to the performance of lecturers?
Reply:
(1)(a) Lecturers in the Technical and Vocational Education and Training TVET colleges are on similar salary bands to that of educators in public schools. In 2010, a Collective Agreement to create parity between the salaries of TVET college lecturers and educators in public schools was reached in the Education Labour Relations Council - Further Education and Training College Bargaining Unit (ELRC - FETCBU). The ELRC - FETCBU Collective Agreement 1 of 2010 was implemented in all the public TVET colleges.
(b) The ELRC - FETCBU Collective Agreement 3 of 2013 brought parity in conditions of service between TVET college lecturers and educators in public schools. College-paid lecturers who did not receive benefits such as a pension and medical aid were then offered 37% in lieu of benefits.
The transfer of all TVET college lecturers to the Department on 1 April 2015 further ensured that all lecturers received benefits and moved away from the 37% in lieu of benefits. Where lecturers are alleging to have lesser conditions of service than educators, these are dealt with on a case-by-case basis. In terms of the Continuing Education and Training Act (CET Act) 16 of 2006 as amended, no public TVET college lecturer, either paid through PERSAL or being a college council employee, should be subjected to lesser conditions of service than what is provided in the public service in general.
(c) Lecturers in the public TVET colleges have equal opportunities for promotions like those experienced by educators in public schools. The difference would be in the availability of promotional posts, given the vast number of public schools compared to TVET colleges.
(d) Currently, at a national level, there are no awards for the excellent performance of lecturers. However, at individual TVET college level, some colleges recognise lecturers for excellent performance. The Department is in the process of initiating plans on a national level to recognise excellent performance of lecturers and once finalised; it will be communicated to the TVET colleges and public.
(2)(a) In terms of Section 20(1)(b) of the CET Act 16 of 2006 as amended, college councils can establish additional posts for colleges over and above what the Minister has established. Section 20(4)(c) of the Act also states that the council must remunerate staff from the funds received by the public college in question from other sources than the money received in terms of section 22 of the Act. Further, in terms of Section 20(4)(d) of the Act, a college council must determine the functions, conditions of service and privileges for staff appointed in additional posts.
(b) In terms of Section 20(4)(e) of the CET Act 16 of 2006 as amended, a college council must remunerate staff in additional posts, that is no less than the remuneration paid to staff appointed in terms of the Public Service Act, appointed by the Minister.
College councils are empowered to pay comparable remuneration to retain college lecturers with scarce skills in fields where the remuneration levels of persons with comparable qualifications and practical experience in the private sector are considerably higher than in the public sector. Where such lecturers are not in posts created by the council(s) in terms of Section 20(1)(b), councils may by agreement with the Minister, pay top-up salaries to Ministerial appointed staff who possess such scarce skills to retain them. Processes to review personnel administrative measures suitable to TVET colleges are underway and should pronounce in favour of such eventualities to enhance the retention of lecturers with scarce skills.
(3(a) Currently, TVET college managers like all managers within the public service sign performance agreements with their supervisors annually and they are awarded performance bonuses based on the achievements of agreed upon targets. Lecturers are awarded pay progression based on the Integrated Quality Management System, a performance assessment tool that is largely viewed as having failed to serve its purpose. The process of reviewing the personnel administrative measures for TVET college lecturers will address amongst others, the lecturer performance management and development system, which should have a clear link between their conditions of service and performance.
(b) The review of personnel administrative measures will also consider linking the achievements of learners in external assessments and the performance of lecturers.
11 July 2018 - NW2099
Mazzone, Ms NW to ask the Minister of Finance
With reference to the letter addressed to Ms N W A Mazzone from the Deputy Governor of the SA Reserve Bank (SARB), dated 2 May 2018, what are the details of the actions taken against the Bank of Baroda by the supervision department of the SARB pursuant to its responsibilities as enshrined in the Financial Intelligence Centre Act, Act 38 of 2001?
Reply:
I am informed by the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) that its former Bank Supervision Department (BSD), which is absorbed into the new Prudential Authority (PA), conducted an onsite inspection in terms of the Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) Act at the Bank of Baroda in 2014 and found deficiencies relating to compliance with the FIC Act as well as weaknesses in controls to counter money laundering and terrorist financing. The BSD instructed the Bank of Baroda to remediate the weaknesses found, after which the Bank of Baroda assured the BSD that such compliance deficiencies had been remediated.
BSD conducted a follow-up inspection in 2016 and found that there were still FIC Act compliance deficiencies as well as weaknesses in controls to counter money laundering and terrorist financing.
The SA Reserve Bank is not able to disclose at this stage the specific administrative sanctions it may have recommended, as the process for imposing any administrative sanctions (including whether both parties accept the outcome) has not as yet been completed.
10 July 2018 - NW2184
Carter, Ms D to ask the Minister of Higher Education and Training
With reference to the Finance and Accounting Services Sector Education and Training Authority SETA (FASSET SETA) which currently offers and operates the TVET Work-Based Experience Project Internship Scheme and the complaints that are being received from companies participating in this scheme that the FASSET SETA has failed to pay over the monthly internship stipends for May and June 2018 to the companies participating in the scheme and that the SETA is failing to answer queries in this regard, (a) what problems are being experienced by the FASSET SETA in paying the monthly TVET Work-Based Experience Project Internship Scheme stipend to companies participating in this scheme, (b) what is the root cause of the specified problem and (c) what is being done to resolve the matter?
Reply:
a) The Finance and Accounting Services Sector Education and Training Authority (FASSET) processes payments within 30 days as required in terms of the National Treasury Regulation 8.2.3. Currently, there are no outstanding payments. FASSET uses the reimbursement model for the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Work-Based Experience Project whereby the employer pays a stipend to interns and thereafter submits an invoice together with the following supporting documents to FASSET:
- Monthly report;
- Learner payslip; and
- Proof of payment.
In some cases, employers do not submit all the required documentation on time, which leads to payment delays because FASSET is unable to process an invoice without the accompanying supporting documentation.
b) Not applicable.
c) FASSET is currently reviewing the “reimbursement model” of paying employers who are part of the TVET Work-Based Experience Project as some employers experience cash flow problems when they are required to pay stipends to interns.
10 July 2018 - NW1640
Brauteseth, Mr TJ to ask the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries
(a) What number of cases relating to the Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities Act, Act 12 of 2004, as amended, have been referred to the (i) SA Police Service (SAPS) and (ii) Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI) by (aa) his department and (bb) each entity reporting to him for further investigation since the Act was assented to and (b) What number of the specified cases have: (i) been investigated by SAPS and DPCI, (ii) been followed up by the respective accounting officers and (iii) resulted in a conviction in each specified financial year since 2004
Reply:
(a)(i) The Number of cases reported SA Police Service (SAPS) in terms of the Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities Act, Act 12 of 2004, are Five (5) Cases and;
(a)(ii) Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI) Three (3) Cases.
(b)(i) Five (5) Cases have been investigated by SAPS and DPCI;
(b)(ii) Five (5) cases have been followed up by the respective accounting officers; and
(b)(iii) Two (2) case resulted in a conviction since 2004 with Two (2) of the remaining cases are before court and Two (2) are still under investigation.
10 July 2018 - NW896
Waters, Mr M to ask the Minister of Home Affairs
(a) Who took the decision to appeal the report by the Public Protector entitled Inappropriate Moves, (b) can he provide Mr M Waters with the minutes which reflect the decision that was taken and (c) what was the total cost of the appeal to the Independent Electoral Commission?
Reply:
The question was referred to the Electoral Commission which responded as follows:
a) The Electoral Commission did not file an appeal against the Public Protector Report.
b) There are therefore no minutes reflecting that decision.
c) There were no costs incurred as there was no appeal against the Public Protector Report.
10 July 2018 - NW1966
Ryder, Mr D to ask the Mr D R Ryder (DA) asked the Minister of Public Works
(1) Following the recent Cabinet reshuffle made by the President, Mr M C Ramaphosa, have all new Ministers been housed in designated Ministerial houses; if not, (a) what is the name of each Minister who has not yet been accommodated in a designated Ministerial house, (b) why has each specified Minister not yet taken up residence in the designated Ministerial house, (c)(i) where is each specified Minister currently being accommodated and (ii) what is the monthly cost and (d) by what date is each Minister expected to be accommodated in a designated Ministerial residence; (2) have all former Ministers vacated the Ministerial houses; if not, (a) what is the name of each former Minister who has not yet done so, (b) what is the monthly cost to the Government in this regard and (c)(i) by what date is each former Minister required to vacate the house(s) and (ii) what steps has his department taken to ensure compliance?
Reply:
(1) Yes, all newly appointed Ministers and Deputy Ministers have occupied their allocated Ministerial Residences.
As such (b), (c) (i) and (ii) and (d) fall away.
(2) Yes, all former Ministers have vacated the Ministerial houses.
As such (a), (b), (c) (i) and (ii) fall away.
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10 July 2018 - NW2053
Wessels, Mr W to ask the Minister of Science and Technology
1.Whether all members of the senior management service (SMS) in her department had declared their interests for the past year as required by the Public Service Regulations; if not, (a) why not, (b) what number of the specified members did not declare their interests and (c) what are the (i) names and (ii) ranks of the specified noncompliant members of the SMS; 2. Whether noncompliant SMS members have been charged; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details; 3. What number (a) of employees in her department at each post level are currently suspended on full salary and (b) of the specified employees at each post level have been suspended for the specified number of days (details furnished); 4. What is the total amount of cost attached to the days of service lost as a result of the suspensions in each specified case? NW2207E
Reply:
1. Yes
(a) N/A
(b) N/A
(c) (i) N/A
(ii)NIA
2. N/A
3. (a) N/A
(b) N/A
4. N/A
10 July 2018 - NW1520
De Freitas, Mr MS to ask the Minister of Transport
With regard to each person who was appointed in the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (Prasa) management since 1 April 2018, irrespective of whether they were appointed in an acting capacity or not, (a) what appointments have been made, (b) on what date were the appointments made in each case, (c) who was appointed in each case, (d) what appointment processes were followed in each case and (e) what are the salary scales for these appointments in each case?
Reply:
(a) |
(b) |
(c) |
(d) |
(e) |
Group Chief Executive Officer |
29 March 2018- 31 May 2018 |
Mr Lindikaya Zide |
No processes was followed as the appointment was temporary |
He was paid only Acting Allowance |
Group Chief Executive Officer |
13 December 2017- 25 February 2018 |
Mr Cromet Molepo |
No processes was followed as the appointment was temporary |
He was only paid Acting Allowance |
Company Secretary (Intersite) |
05 April 2018 – 31 May 2018 |
Ms Mohlanga Motaung |
No processes was followed as the person was appointed in an Acting capacity |
She was paid only Acting Allowance |
Executive Head: MLPS |
01 May 2018 |
Mr Henry Feleza |
No processes was followed as the person was appointed in an Acting capacity |
Mr Feleza was only paid Acting Allowance |
CFO: PRASA Rail |
01 May 2018 |
Ms Jerita Motshologane |
No processes was followed as the person was appointed in an Acting capacity |
No additional compensation |
CFO: PRASA Tech |
01 May 2018 |
Mr David Kekana |
No processes was followed as the person was appointed in an Acting capacity |
He was paid only Acting Allowance |
Executive: Human Capital Management: PRASA Rail |
14 May 2018 |
Ms Sandra Neilings |
No processes was followed as the person was appointed in an Acting capacity |
No additional compensation |
10 July 2018 - NW1886
Mulaudzi, Adv TE to ask the Minister of Small Business Development
(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:
(1)(a)(i) The Department of Small Business Development (DSBD) does not have any incidents of racism reported to the Human Resources unit.
(1)(a)(ii) The Small Enterprise Development Agency (SEDA) nor the Small Enterprise Finance Agency (SEFA) does not have any incidents of racism reported to their respective Human Resources units.
(1)(aa)&(bb) Not applicable.
(1)(b) Not applicable.
(2) Not applicable.
09 July 2018 - NW1912
Mhlongo, Mr P to ask the Minister of Defence and Military Veterans
(1)What (a) is the total number of incidents of sexual harassment that were reported to the human resources offices of entities reporting to her in (i) 2016 and (ii) 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:
MILOMBUD
No incidents of sexual harassment were reported at the office of the MILOMBUD
CASTLE CONTROL BOARD
No incidents of sexual harassment were reported at the Castle Control Board
DEFENCE FORCE SERVICE COMMISSION
No incidents of sexual harassment were reported.
ARMSCOR
1) There was one sexual harassment case reported in 2016; and there was none in 2017.
2) The case was investigated and there was a full disciplinary enquiry against the employee.
09 July 2018 - NW1346
Malatsi, Mr MS to ask the Minister of Human Settlements
What (a) total amounts were spent by (i) her department in each province and (ii) each provincial department of human settlements to replace asbestos roofs in government – built houses and/or buildings in each of the past five financial years and (b) is the total number of buildings of which the asbestos roofs were replaced?
Reply:
The Free State and Western Cape Provinces have incurred expenditure to replace asbestos roofs, while Gauteng and Northern Cape Provinces have incurred expenditure on the assessment of asbestos. The breakdown with regards to the above mentioned provinces is as follows:
1. Free State
a) The Province spent an amount totalling to R28 762 750 in the previous five financial years as illustrated below:
Financial Year |
Total Number of Roofs replaced |
Expenditure removal and disposal |
Expenditure replacement |
2013/14 |
168 |
R1 470 000 |
R4 032 000 |
2014/15 |
328 |
R2 846 000 |
R7 872 000 |
2015/16 |
76 |
R830 000 |
R1 824 000 |
2016/17 |
90 |
R618 250 |
R2 160 000 |
2017/18 |
214 |
R1 974 500 |
R5 136 000 |
Total |
206 |
R7 738 750 |
R21 024 000 |
b) A total of 206 roofs were replaced.
2. Western Cape
(a) The Province spent R22 733 306 as indicated in the table below:
Financial Year |
Contractor |
Number of buildings |
Cost |
2015/16 |
Valostar |
250 |
R22 733 306 |
b) A total of 250 units were replaced.
3. Gauteng Province
The Province reported to have spent R518 million on assessment of asbestos.
4. Northern Cape
The Province reported to have spent R72.7 million on assessment of Asbestos.
09 July 2018 - NW2129
Waters, Mr M to ask the Minister of Justice and Correctional Services
With reference to the reply to question 839 on 17 April 2018, why did the Specialised Commercial Crime Unit investigate the report when it was handed to the Anti-Corruption Unit; 2) who took the decision to transfer the matter to the Specialised Commercial Crime Unit; 3) what was the outcome of the investigation?
Reply:
- The matter was investigated by the Serious Economic Offences Unit within the South African Police Service (SAPS).
- The docket was submitted to the National Prosecuting to decide whether to prosecute or not.
- The case docket was forwarded back to the SAPS after the decision not to prosecute was taken.
09 July 2018 - NW2064
Mbabama, Ms TM to ask the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries
Whether, with reference to the Mala Mala Game Reserve land claim in Mpumalanga, his department provided any post-settlement support to the N’wandlamahiri Communal Property Association; if not, why not; if so, (a) what assistance was provided, (b) who were the intended beneficiaries, (c) what were the outcomes of the support and (d) will any assistance be provided in the future?
Reply:
No post settlement support was provided by the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries to the N’wandlamahiri Communal Property Association (CPA); because the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries has not received any application for post-settlement support from the CPA. The supports provided by the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries and the Provincial Departments of Agriculture are demand driven based on applications for support or referrals from other departments and entities.
09 July 2018 - NW2022
Mazzone, Ms NW to ask the Minister of Human Settlements
(1) What are the details of the, (a) number of accidents that vehicles owned by her department were involved (i) in each of the past three financial years and , (ii) since 1 April 2018, (b) cost for repairs in each case and , (c) (i) number of and (ii) reasons for vehicles being written off in each case; (2) Whether all vehicles owned by her department have tracking devices installed?
Reply:
(1) The Department of Human Settlements has (a) no incidents reported for vehicles owned by the department (i) None in the past three financial years and (ii) None since 1 April 2018, (b) no cost for repairs in each case and (c) (i) N/A (ii) N/A.
(2) None of the vehicles owned by the department have tracking devices installed.
09 July 2018 - NW1753
Breytenbach, Adv G to ask the Minister of Justice and Correctional Services
What number of (a) life sentences were sought in each province in each year since 1 January 2004 and (b) life sentences were handed down in each case?
Reply:
I regret to inform the Honourable Member that neither the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development nor the National Prosecuting Authority has the information readily available as requested.
The data on sentencing, which the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development has captured through the Integrated Case Management System (ICMS), is only available from 2014.
In addition, the Department has identified issues regarding inaccuracy and incompleteness of data. The Department is in the process of addressing system issues and putting effective mechanisms in place to hold officials that are responsible for data accountable.
09 July 2018 - NW1870
Hlonyana, Ms NKF to ask the Minister of Human Settlements
What (a) is the total number of incidents of racism that were reported to the human resources 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 in each case; if so, what were the outcomes of the investigation in each case?
Reply:
1(a) (i) The total number of incidents of racism that were reported to the human resources in (i) her department and (ii) entities reporting to her in (aa) 2016: Nil
1(a) (ii) Total number of incidents of racism that were reported to the human resources in (i) her department and (ii) entities reporting to her in (bb)
2017: Nil
1(b) Details of each incident that took place: Not applicable
2. Not applicable.
The Department has however proactively put initiatives in place to address discriminatory practices, inclusive of racism. Including:
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- The Departmental Employment Equity Committee (DEEC), which promotes non-discrimination of any form or ground, including race; whose objectives are the identification and elimination of barriers that can have an adverse impact on designated groups.
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- The Department Policy on Management of Bullying, to enhance employee awareness on ill attitudes and behaviours in the workplace; discourage workplace harassment; procedures to report harassment cases and indicate available support structures.
- Quarterly diversity awareness sessions to enhance employee awareness on diversity issues, as part of implementing the Affirmative Action measures as contained in the Departmental Employment Equity Plan 2015-2021.