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18 June 2018 - NW1699

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Mulaudzi, Adv TE to ask the Minister of Justice and Correctional Services

1. (a) What total amount of land owned by his department and the entities reporting to him in each province is (i) vacant and (ii) unused or has no purpose and (b) what is the (i) location and (ii) size of each specified plot of land; (2) (a) how much of the land owned by his department and the entities reporting to him has been leased out for private use and (b) what is the (i) Rand value of each lease and (ii)(aa) location and (bb) size of each piece of land?

Reply:

1. Neither the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development and the Office of Chief Justice nor related entities such as the National Prosecuting Authority, and Special Investigating Unit own any land. All immovable assets belonging to the State resort under the custodianship of the national Department of Public Works, and is governed by the Government Immovable Asset Management Act, 2007 (Act No 19 of 2007) and the State Land Disposal Act, 1961 (Act No 48 of 1961).

However, I have been informed that Legal Aid South Africa does not own any vacant and unused land but owns seven (7) pieces of land where there are properties that are used as local offices as per my reply to question 988.

2. Falls away.

  1. The Department of Correctional Services and the entities does not own any land. All the land and buildings that the department and these entities are using belongs to the National Department of Public Works, as the custodian of all state immovable assets.
  2. (a) (b) (i) and (ii) falls away

18 June 2018 - NW1713

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Hlonyana, Ms NKF to ask the Minister of Economic Development

(1)(a) What total amount of land owned by his department and the entities reporting to him in each province is (i) vacant and (ii) unused or has no purpose and (b) what is the (i) location and (ii) size of each specified plot of land; (2) (a) how much of the land owned by his department and the entities reporting to him has been leased out for private use and (b) what is the (i) Rand value of each lease and (ii)(aa) location and (bb) size of each piece of land?

Reply:

The Economic Development Department, ITAC, Competition Commission and Competition Tribunal do not own land and currently rents office space.

The IDC owns property which is retained as part of its overall investment portfolio.

Details on land owned by the IDC has been provided in Parliamentary Question 3605 in November 2017 and Parliamentary Question 978 in March 2018.

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18 June 2018 - NW1199

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Marais, Mr EJ to ask the Minister of Public Enterprises

(1) (a) Did Denel award a scholarship to a certain person namely Supra Oarabile Mahumpelo, (b) by what date was the deadline for the scholarship application and (c) when did the specified person apply; (2) was the institution for which the scholarship awarded an accredited institution for the scholarship, if not, on what basis was a scholarship to the institution given; (3) (a) who approved the scholarship, (b) on what basis and (c)(i) who else applied but did not receive the scholarship and (ii) why were they not given the scholarship?

Reply:

The response is based on information received from Alexkor SOC Limited.

(1)

(a)

The position was advertised in the Sunday Times on 26 February 2017. A panel was established comprising of board members to interview the short listed candidates. The preferred candidates were then put through a set of psychometric tests. The process followed was in line with Alexkor’s recruitment and selection process.

 

(b)

26 February 2017

 

(c)

(i)

The names of the candidates who applied for the position is in the possession of the Department and the members are welcome to request sight of said list.

The challenge in publicly disclosing the names is that application for these level positions is done on a confidential basis, and disclose may negatively affect the current employment relationship of the applicants. Besides, the disclosure cannot be done without the candidates giving the Department consent to disclose their names.

   

(ii)

As per (1)(c)(i) above.

 

(d)

(i)

Minimum of 5 years mining experience (diamond or coal mining experience preferable).

   

(ii)

At least 5 years senior management experience.

   

(iii)

Executive Management experience.

   

(iv)

Comprehensive knowledge of the PFMA and Treasury Regulations (3 years SOC/SOE experience would be an advantage)

   

(v)

Extensive strategic leadership experience.

   

(vi)

Business rescue or turnaround strategy implementation experience.

   

(vii)

Relevant Mining Qualifications preferable (BSc Mining Engineering or Equivalent).

 

(e)

(i)

Ms H Matseke

(Chairperson of the Board of Directors)

   

(ii)

Mr T Matona

(Member of the Board of Directors)

   

(iii)

Ms B Makwetla

(Member of the Board of Directors)

   

(iv)

Mr S Danana

(Member of the Board of Directors)

   

(v)

Dr R Paul

(Advisor to the Board of Directors)

   

(vi)

Ms L Mphahlele

  1. (Leadership Talent, Service Provider as observer)
 

(f)

(i)

Mr Pitsoe has 23 years mining experience, including Diamond or Coal Mining;

   

(ii)

9 years senior management experience

   

(iii)

4 years executive management experience

   

(iv)

Extensive strategic leadership experience

   

(v)

He was involved in a turnaround strategy at Hernic Ferrochrome (Pty) Ltd

   

(vi)

He as a BSc Mining Engineering degree

 

(2)

The question was not asked of Mr Pitsoe as it was not relevant to the employment criteria. For the record, Mr Pitsoe was employed as a General Manager at Hernic Ferrochrome (Pty) Ltd, and did not have a direct relationship with the Gupta family. JIC, a Gupta company was as service provider to Hernic which relationship was in place long before Mr Pitsoe joined Hernic, which is owned by Mitsubishi a Japanese conglomerate.

We will be looking into these matters more closely in the coming months.

   

18 June 2018 - NW1616

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Cardo, Dr MJ to ask the Minister of Economic Development

With reference to his engagements with the Swedish retailer, H&M, as mentioned in his department’s Budget Vote speech on 10 May 2018, (a) how did the engagements come about, (b) what was the nature of the discussions, (c) what undertakings were given by the retailer and (d) what suasion was employed to extract these undertakings?

Reply:

H&M is reportedly the world’s second largest clothing retailer, with stores ion a number of countries, including in South Africa. Earlier this year, the company featured an advert of a black child wearing a sweatshirt with the words “coolest monkey in the jungle” etched on the front.

The company was widely criticized for insensitivity and some responded with outrage. The company issued a public apology and hired a diversity leader to strengthen company sensitivities.

It had been known for some time that the company has not used South Africa as a source for the manufacture of clothing. EDD reached out to the company to draw to their attention to the fact that the African continent is not purely a consumer market for goods but also a source of clothing and textiles. The Swedish ambassador also facilitated discussions between the company and government as well as NGOs.

During the discussions, it was acknowledged that every single item in a H&M store from assets, stock in trade and consumables is imported. The Department and some of the NGOs pointed out that a full and complete mea culpa would preferably include using South Africa as a source for clothing and other consumables, which would create local jobs and help to bring down levels of unemployment in the country.

Government is encouraging a number of retailers to localize more of their sourcing as a means of creating local jobs and some retailers have already responded positively, as reported to Parliament on more than one occasion, with positive results for the country.

H&M acknowledged it had not previously considered South Africa as a sourcing market and undertook to send a technical delegation to South Africa to identify local capacity. EDD arranged a meeting between H&M and a retailer who had invested in local sourcing to show the opportunities in local industry. EDD arranged for H&M to visit a number of factories in Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban in late May 2018.

We are engaging the company further and look forward to a positive response based responsible corporate sourcing that creates manufacturing jobs in South Africa.

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18 June 2018 - NW1787

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Bagraim, Mr M to ask the Minister of Police

What is the current (a) actual and (b) optimal number of police officers involved with sector policing at the Edenvale Police Station; (2) by what date will the specified police station receive its full complement of sector police officers?

Reply:

(1)(a)(b) and (2)

 

Police Station

 

(1)(a)

Actual

 

(1)(b)

Optimal (Ideal)

(2)

Date when full complement will be reached

Edenvale Sector Policing

31

35(-4)

During the 2017/2018 financial year, no students were allocated to the police station. The entry level allocation demand was submitted to the National Commissioner and once the allocation is received, priority will be given to police stations, in order to address shortages and fill the projected service terminations.

 

 

 

Reply to question 1787 recommended/

LE (SOEG)

Date: " " " '

GENERAL UTH AFRICAN POLICE SERVICE

2

Reply to question 1787 approved/not approved

MINIS : OF POLICE BH CELE, MP

Date:

18 June 2018 - NW1618

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Cardo, Dr MJ to ask the Minister of Economic Development

Whether he has engaged the Minister of Public Enterprises and/or the Minister of Transport to ensure that Transnet and the Passenger Rail Agency of SA implement policies towards local procurement of rail-lines and trains; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what (a) are the relevant details and (b) progress has been made in this regard?

Reply:

As indicated in Parliament, I have met with both the Minister of Public Enterprises and the Minister of Transport to raise concerns regarding local procurement and to advise of the availability of local production capacity. Both Ministers support the drive to localize production of rolling stock and components.

The Honourable Member will be aware that changes have been effected recently to the boards of both affected State-owned Companies, namely Transnet and PRASA.

Further announcements will be made when additional developments occur or policy pronouncements are made.

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18 June 2018 - NW1735

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Alberts, Mr ADW to ask the Minister of Public Enterprises

(1)    Why is Transnet continuing to sell some of its Sishen-Saldanha line’s operational electric locomotives and apparently to replace them with locomotives from the controversial tender to provide 1 064 locomotives, which is currently being investigated as part of the investigation into state capture; (2) Whether he will consider placing a moratorium on all auctions and sales of assets at Transnet in order to provide the new board with the opportunity of undertaking the necessary investigations; if not, why not; (3) Whether he will make a statement about the matter?

Reply:

This response is according to information received from Transnet:

1. Transnet SOC Ltd (Transnet) has electric locomotives (9E electric) fleet which used to operate on the Ore Line (Sishen-Saldanha). These 9E locomotives were unique to the Sishen-Saldanha line and were not to be used elsewhere in Africa.

The first of these old locomotives arrived in 1978. These locomotives reached the end of life six (6) years ago and the last ten (10) locomotives were eventually staged in 2016 and have not been operating since then, as their components were obsolete and were uneconomical to maintain. Any remaining parts were subsequently sold off.

They were subsequently replaced with 15E locomotives, the first of which arrived in 2010.

(2) This is an operational decision within the powers of Transnet management under the supervision of the Board of Directors. There is also a Significance Materiality Framework which gives guidance and thresholds on such matters.

(3) The Minister is on record that the contract will be investigated. If foul play is established, appropriate action will be taken. To date two forensic reports are available. The new Board of Transnet is discussing these reports and will soon be announcing its plans to act on all those guilty of corruption or any other malpractices.

18 June 2018 - NW1845

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Groenewald, Dr PJ to ask the Minister of Police

(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; (5) whether he will make a statement on the matter?

Reply:

(1)(a)(b) The South African Police Service (SAPS), achieved a submission rate of 99,45% (909 out of 914), for Senior Management Service {SMS) level disclosures. All disclosures were done on the Electronic E-disclosure System of the Department: Public Service and Administration {DPSA).

Five officials, at SMS level, submitted their disclosures late and in the manual format, as they had difficulty submitting it in the electronic format.

Four of these officials were newly appointed SMS members, at the level of Brigadier (Director) and one employee, at the level of Major General (Chief Director), was on extended sick leave.

Please find here: (1)(c)(i)(ii) and (2)

 

18 June 2018 - NW1824

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Gqada, Ms T to ask the Minister of Justice and Correctional Services

(Whether (a) his spouse and/or (b) an adult family member accompanied him 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 his 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. No, I have never travelled on any official international trip with a spouse or family member.
  2. Not applicable

18 June 2018 - NW1497

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Groenewald, Dr PJ to ask the Minister of Police

(1) (a)(i) How many cases of alleged illegal abalone poaching were reported to the SA Police Service (SAPS) in each year during the period 1 January 2013 up to the latest specified date for which information is available and (ii) what quantity of abalone was confiscated by the SAPS in each specified year and (b) what happened to the confiscated abalone; (2) (a) how many (i) persons were arrested in each specified year in this regard and (ii) of the specified arrests were successfully prosecuted and (b) what did the sentence amount to in each case; (3) whether any SAPS officials were alleged to have been involved in any illegal abalone poaching in the specified period; if so, what are the relevant details in each case; (4) what measures has his department instituted to curb the illegal poaching of abalone and other marine resources; (5) whether he will make a statement on the matter?

Reply:

(1)(a)(i)(ii)

2013

2014

2015

Number of Cases

Quantity Confiscated

Number of Cases

Quantity Confiscated

Number of Cases

Quantity Confiscated

8

11995,70 kg

5

11471 kg

9

11906,02 kg

 

2016

2017

2018

Number of Cases

Quantity Confiscated

Number of Cases

Quantity Confiscated

Number of Cases

Quantity Confiscated

12

8809,42 ka

7

6326,30 ka

2

1536,50 ka

(1)(b) The abalone is handed over to the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (Marine and Coastal Management), in terms of the Marine Living Resource Act, 1998 (Act No 18 of 1998).

Please find here: (2)(a)(i)(ii)(b)

18 June 2018 - NW1547

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Mbhele, Mr ZN to ask the Minister of Police

(1) What are the details of every procurement contract entered into by the SA Police Service above the value of R30 million in each financial year since 1 April 2004, including but not limited to the (a) name of the successful bidding company and/or entity, (b) names of other unsuccessful bidders for that contract, (c) amount of the contract awarded, (d) goods and/or services that the successful bidder was contracted to provide and (e) duration of the contract; (2) whether any contract was awarded through a deviation from applicable laws and supply chain process; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, (a) was the company the sole supplier of the required goods and services and (b) what is the name of the accounting officer who gave the final sign-off in each case?

Reply:

(1) and (2)

(1 )(a)(b)(c)(d)(e) and (2)(a)(b)

The following information can be provided in terms of procurement contracts entered into by the South African Police Service (SAPS), above the value of R30 000 000,00, for Movable Government Property and Services as well as, Facility Management: Capital Works:

Movable Government Property and Services
The information is reflected in Annexure A.

Facility Management: Capital Works
The information is reflected in Annexure B.

Attached please find here: Reply continue

18 June 2018 - NW2187

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Lekota, Mr M to ask the Minister Public Service and Administration

In light of the recently concluded three-year multi-term public service wage, which exceeds the provisions made in the Medium-Term Expenditure Framework, and the growing concerns over an escalating Public Service wage bill and a contracting economy which pose serious challenges to the already strained Government fiscal purse and the rating prospects of the country, what (a) cost containment measures will be implemented by her department in respect of the Public Service wage bill after the three-year agreement and (b) what has she found will be the impact of such measures on service delivery?

Reply:

In the 2018 State-of-the National Address, the President alluded to a review of configuration of government departments, this reconfiguration of government departments will amongst others reduce size of the public service, which will in turn reduce an increases of public service wage bill. The Department of Public Service and Administration is also putting together measures to contain huge increases of the public service wage bill, these measures include (i) employee-initiated severance package, (ii) early retirement without penalties, (iii) review of performance management and incentive system, (iv) centralised job grading and evaluation, (v) more effective management of allowances, including base amounts and frequency of adjustments, (vi) review of structure of government to reduce fragmentation, duplication of functions and elimination of redundant posts, amongst others, (vii) careful management of earnings growth including allowances, performance incentives and other benefits and also management of both headcount and earnings of public servants

All these measures will be implemented in a manner that avoids negative impact on the capacity of the state to deliver quality public services.

18 June 2018 - NW40

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Maynier, Mr D to ask the Minister of Finance

(1)What is the (a) name, (b) professional designation, (c) short job description, (d) highest qualification obtained and (e) remuneration package of each staff member employed (i) since 31 March 2017 and (ii) prior to 31 March 2017 in the National Treasury; (2) Whether the organisational structure of his private office was determined after consultation with the Minister of Public Service and Administration; if not, why not; if so, on what date (a) did the consultation(s) take place and (b) was the determination made; (3) Whether he will make a statement on the matter?

Reply:

1. (a) – (e) (i) – (ii). Details furnished.

2. Yes.

(a) 3 September 2015.

(b) Yes.

3. No

18 June 2018 - NW1778

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Waters, Mr M to ask the Minister of Police

(1) What is the current (a) actual and (b) optimal number of police officers involved with sector policing at the Bedfordview Police Station; (2) by what date will the specified police station receive its full complement of sector police officers?

Reply:

(1)(a)(b) and (2)

Police Station

Bedfordview Sector Policing

(1)(a)

Actual

 

(1)(b)

Optimal (Ideal)

(2)

Date when full complement will

be reached

Bedfordview Sector Policing 24 23+(1)

During the 2017/2018 financial year, one student was allocated to the police station

       

 

 

Reply to question 1778 recommended/

nu

KJ (SOEG)

Date)‹1z-› - 0

Replylo question 1778 approved/n

MINI OF POLICE BH CELE, MP

GENERAL

AFRICAN POLICE SERVICE

18 June 2018 - NW1660

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Motau, Mr SC to ask the Minister of Public Enterprises

(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:

DPE response

a) The Special Investigating Unit is currently working with a team comprising the DPCI and State-Owned Companies’ (SOC) Forensic Units to inter alia address current and historical allegations of corruption in the SOCs. Among others, the team is seized with reviewing forensic reports that have been commissioned by the SOCs in order to:

(i) Ascertain the number and status of matters that have been referred to SAPS;

(ii) Ascertain the number and status of matters that have been referred to DPCI.

The efforts are meant to ensure that where prima facie case of corruption exists, the law enforcement agencies move to seize assets that are proceeds of corruption. Furthermore, the work is also meant to establish matters that the Boards and Executive of SOCs failed to refer for criminal investigation by relevant law enforcement agencies and matters that could expeditiously result in the conviction of those implicated in allegations of corruption concerning SOCs.

(aa) The question relates to a period that spans 14 years. Consequently, at the time of responding to the question, the Department had confirmed that one case of corruption and fraud was referred to the SAPS and the related investigation is still underway.

(bb) To date seventy nine forensic reports commissioned by SOCs concerning matters of malfeasance, fraud and corruption have been referred to the SIU for review. The team comprising SIU, Asset Forfeiture Unit and the DPCI is seized with the review of the reports. Furthermore, the SIU is currently conducting work in line with Proclamation No 11 of 2018 that authorizes investigation into allegations of malfeasance, fraud and corruption in Transnet and Eskom. A motivation will be submitted to Denel to address allegations of corruption in Denel.

b) (i)(ii)(iii) The review and reconciliation of records being done independently by the team led by the SIU should assist in ascertaining the completeness and status of all matters that have been referred to law enforcement agencies and convictions if any, which have been registered to date.

All the efforts mentioned above are fully aligned to the commitment made by the President during the State of the Nation Address that this is the year to turn the tide of corruption in public institutions. Therefore, the team led by the SIU should be allowed to continue its work in order to reveal facts behind the questions posed and the information that the SOCs has over the years submitted to the Ministry.

       
       

18 June 2018 - NW1499

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Groenewald, Dr PJ to ask the Minister of Police:

(1) Whether any agreement has been concluded between the SA Police Service (SAPS) and a certain company (name furnished) according to which the location details of vehicles can be determined; if so, (a) on which date was the specified contract concluded and (b) what advantage does the contract hold for the SAPS; (2) whether the specified company pays the SAPS any money; if so, what amount is at issue; (3) whether any incentives apply to members of the SAPS; if so, what incentives; (4) whether any similar companies are involved with the SAPS in this capacity; if not, why not; if so, what companies; (5) whether he will make a statement on the matter?

Reply:

(1) The South African Police Service (SAPS) has entered into an agreement with Tracker Connect (Pty) Ltd. A Memorandum of Understanding was concluded between the two entities, as per reference 19/1/9/1/114 TR (13). The above agreement was compiled in accordance with the required prescripts.

(1)(a) The contract was concluded, on 15 February 2017.
(1)(b) The advantages for SAPS of working in partnership with Tracker Connect (Pty) Ltd, are the following:

The fast recovery of stolen and hijacked vehicles, which are fitted with a tracking device.

The arrest of criminals found at the scene of a crime, with stolen or hijacked vehicles, which improves the detection rate for stolen and/or hijacked vehicles.

(2) Tracker Connect (Pty) Ltd, renders the service free of charge to the SAPS, as part of the agreement.

(3) Tracker Connect (Pty) Ltd, as a partner in the combating of vehicle-related crime works jointly with the SAPS and has, in consultation with SAPS management, come up with an initiative called, "Tracker Connect/SAPS Awards".

The aim of the above initiative is to recognise SAPS members, who have gone the extra mile to assist during Tracker activations or deactivations on stolen and hijacked vehicles.

The recognition certificates are awarded to SAPS members, who are actively involved, when the Tracker device is activated and who respond promptly, in attending the scene of crime where stolen or hijacked vehicles are found. No incentives apply to SAPS members.

(4) Currently, Tracker Connect (Pty) Ltd is the only company that has entered into an agreement and signed the Memorandum of Understanding with SAPS.

Apart from Tracker, there seems to be no other company involved in this capacity. However, the invitation was extended to other companies with a vested interest in this capacity. The Bid Committee, at the Division: Supply Chain Management (SCM), after careful consideration of other factors, nominated Tracker Connect (Pty) Ltd, as the SAPS Private Partnership in this capacity.

(5) The Minister of Police will decide if he would like to make a statement, in this regard.

Reply to question 1499 recommended


GENERAL NATIONAL COMMISSIONER: SOUTH AFRICAN POLICE SERVICE
KJ SITOLE (SOEG)
Date: 2018-06-05


Reply to question 1499 approved/not approved


MINISTER OF POLICE
BH CELE, MP
Date: 17/06/2018

18 June 2018 - NW1802

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Mbhele, Mr ZN to ask the Minister of Police

(1) To which (a) police station or facility and/or (b) section is a certain SA Police Service vehicle (details furnished) allocated;(2) is the specified vehicle currently operational; if not, (a) why not and (b) on what date will the specified vehicle be operational again? (2) is the specified vehicle currently operational; if not, (a) why not and (b) on what date will the specified vehicle be operational again?

Reply:

1(a)(b) 

The vehicle, with registration number CF52060, is a white Chevrolet Optra, which is attached to the Kuilsrivier Detective Service. It is currently parked at the Faure Base which is a South African Police

Service (SAPS) training facility.

(2)(a) No, the vehicle in currently not operational. The vehicle was involved in a collision, a case docket was opened and registered at the Khayelitsha Police Station, GAS 215/05/2018 and the charge is reckless and negligent driving.

(2)(b) The vehicle will be towed to the Maitland SAPS garage for repairs and it is not possible to say on what date it will be operational again.

Reply to question 1802 recommended/not recommended

GENERAL NATIONAL COMMISSIONER: SOUTH AFRICAN POLICE SERVICE
KL SITOLE (SOEG)
Date: 2018/06/08

Reply to question 1802 approved

MINISTER OF POLICE
BH CELE, MP
Date: 17/06/2018

18 June 2018 - NW1201

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Marais, Mr EJ to ask the Minister of Public Enterprises

(a) What are the details of the process followed to appoint a certain person namely Ms Adila Chowan to the position of Chief Financial Officer of Alexkor SOC Pty Ltd in October 2017, (b) when was the vacancy advertised, (c) what are the details of the other candidates who (i) applied and (ii) got shortlisted, (d) what criteria had to be met to qualify for the position and (e) what are the names of each member of the selection and interview panel; (2) whether the specified person disclosed being involved in a litigation process at the time of the interview and/or appointment process relating to a previous position held at another company (name furnished)? NW1295E

Reply:

The response is based on information received from Alexkor SOC Limited.

(1)

(a)

The position was advertised in the Sunday Times, shortlisted candidates were interviewed and the successful candidate was required to undergo a psychometric test. The preferred candidate was then referred to the Minister of DPE for appointment. This was in line with Alexkor’s recruitment and selection process.

 

(b)

26 February 2017

 

(c)

(i)

The names of the candidates who applied for the position is in the possession of the Department and the members are welcome to request sight of said list.

The challenge in publicly disclosing the names is that application for these level positions is done on a confidential basis, and disclose may negatively affect the current employment relationship of the applicants. Besides, the disclosure cannot be done without the candidates giving the Department consent to disclose their names.

   

(ii)

As per (1)(c)(i) above

 

(d)

(i)

CA (SA) with commercial experience, preferably within mining

   

(ii)

Diamond and coal mining experience will be an advantage

   

(iii)

At least 5 years’ experience relating to managing finance operational teams

   

(iv)

Experience in an Executive Management position would be an advantage

   

(v)

Comprehensive understanding and proven track record in the implementation of PFMA and Treasury Regulations (3 years SOC/SOE experience would be an advantage)

 

(e)

(i)

Ms M Lehobye

(Member of the Board of Directors)

   

(ii)

Mr T Matona

(Member of the Board of Directors)

   

(iii)

Mr S Danana

(Member of the Board of Directors)

   

(iv)

Ms Z Ntlangula

(Member of the Board of Directors)

   

(v)

Dr R Paul

(Advisor to the Board of Directors)

 

(e)

The names of the selection and interview panel for this position have been disclosed to the Department; however, due to the confidential nature of this information, no further details will be disclosed.

(2)

The question was not asked during the interview with the candidate whether there was any litigation process that she was involved in. At the time the offer of appointment was made in August 2017, the information relating to the litigation was public knowledge.

18 June 2018 - NW1762

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Kohler-Barnard, Ms D to ask the Minister of Police

What is the total number of (a) SA Police Service (SAPS) officers who were charged with aiding an escapee in each province (i) in each of the past five financial years and (ii) since 1 April 2018 and (b) such cases that (i) have been withdrawn and/or (ii) are pending; (2) (a) what is the total number of SAPS officers who were found (i) guilty and (ii) not guilty of aiding an escapee in each province and (b) what sanctions were taken by his department against the officers who were found guilty?

Reply:

(1)(a)(i)(ii)

Province

(i)

2013/2014

(i)

2014/2015

(i)

2015/2016

(i)

2016/2017

(i)

2017/2018

 

(ii) 2018-04-01

to 2018-05-31

Eastern Cape

40

43

54

52

70

1

Free State

19

37

17

4

14

0

Gauteng

84 51

57

19

28

8

 

 

KwaZulu-Natal

48

34

56

45

32

0

 

Limpopo

11

10

3

3

10

0

Mpumalanga

29

44

45

34

36

0

0

North West

39

16”

35

23

11

0

Northern Cape

13

7

11

1

31

0

Western Cape

138

98

111

93

19

0

Total

421

340

*89

274

251

9

(1)(b)(i) From 1 April 2018 to 31 May 2018, no cases have been withdrawn.

(1)(b)(ii) From 1 April 2018 to 31 May 2018, all nine cases are still pending.

(2)a)()

   

2

 

Province

2013/2014

2014/2015

2015/2016

2016/2017

2017/2018

Eastern Cape

31

39

43

23

23

Free State

16

27

15

0

2

Gauteng

81

48

43

8

12

KwaZulu-Natal

28

17

31

24

15

Limpopo

11

3

3

1

8

Mpumalanga

23

30

28

28

25

North West

17

6

14

9

11

Northern Cape

13

5

3

1

17

Western Cape

72

51

37

28

Total

292

226

217

122

(2)(a)(ii)

Province

2013/2014

2014/2015

2015/2016

2016/2017

 

2017/2018

 

Eastern Cape

9

4

11

29

47

Free State

3

10

2

4

12

 

Gauteng

3

3

14

11

16

 

KwaZulu-Natal

20

17

25

21

17

Limpopo

0

7

0

2

2

Mpumalanga

North West

 

6

 

14

17

 

6

 

 

1

 

North West 22

10

21

14 0

NorthernCape

0

2

8

0

14

WesternCape

66

47

74

65

14

Total

129

114

172

152

133

(2)(b)

2013/2014

Province

Counselling

Dismissal

Verbal warning

 Written warning

Final Written warning l  

Suspended without pay

Suspended

Suspended

sanction

Fines

Eastern Cape

0

0

0

4

3

1

11

3

9

Free State

0

2

0

0

0

2

6

0

6

Gauteng

0

7

0

1

3

0

28

0

42

KwaZulu-Natal

2

1

0

5

2

3

1

0

14

Limpopo

0

1

0

0

1

2

1

0

6

Mpumalanga

0

0

0

3

0

4

4

1

11

North West

0

0

0

3

1

0

0

1

1

Northern Cape

0

1

0

1

2

0

0

0

9

Western Cape

4

0

9

15

20

0

9

0

24

Total

6

12

9

39

32

12

61

4

126

214/2015

 

 

Counselling

Dismissal

Verbal warning

Written warning

 

 Final Written warning

Suspended 

without pay

Suspended

Suspended

sanction

Fines

EasternCape

0

1

0

10

3

1

12

0

12

FreeState

0

1

0

1

3

0

17

0

5

Gauteng

0

4

0

1

3

0

17

0

23

KwaZul-u Natal

0

0

0

5

4

2

3

0

3

Limpopo

0

0

0

1

0

0

0

1

1

Mpumalanga

0

0

0

0

3

7

2

0

18

NorthWest

0

0

0

3

1

0

0

1

1

NorthernCape

0

0

0

1

0

0

0

0

4

WesternCaoe

3

0

1

17

14

0

7

0

9

Total

3

6

1

39

31

10

58

2

76

2015/2016

    Counselling

Dismissal

Verbal warning

Written warning

Final Written warning

 

 

Suspended 

without pay

 

 

 

          Suspended

Eastern Cape

 

3 '

0

1

3

3 1

1 1

20 i

0

13

Free State

 

0

1

1

0

2

0 |

6

1

4

Gauteng

 

0

5

0

2 ’

7

2

12

0

 15

KwaZul-u Natal

 

2

0

0

0

14

0

6

2

7

Limpopo

 

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

3

Mpumalanga

 

0

1

0

0

0 '

5

0

 0

 

22

 

NorthWest

 

0

0

3

1

4

0

2

1

3

NorthernCape

 

0

0

0

2 '

0

, 0

0

0

1

WesternCape

 

3

0

0

12

9

0 '

6

0

7

Total

 

8

7

5

20

39

8

52

4

75

 

2016/2017

Province

Counsilling

Written Warning

 

Final Written Warning

Suspended 

without pay

Suspended

Suspended

sanction

Fines

Eastern Cape

1

1

0

8

   

1

 

Free State

0

0

0

0

   

0

 

Gauteng

0

0

0

0

         

KwaZul-u Natal

2

0

0

7

     

3

   

Limpopo

0

0

0

0

           

Mpumalanga

0

1

8

3

       

North West

0

0

0

5

       

Northern Cape

0

0

0

0

       

Western Cape

0

1

3

13

       

TotaI

3

3

11

36

       

 

2017/2018 -

Province

Counselling

Dismissal

Verbal

warning

Written warning

Final written

Suspended

without a pay

Suspended

Suspended

sanction

 

Fines

EasternCape

1

0

0

6

6

7

0

0

2

FreeState

0

0

0

 

0

1

 

1

 

0

0

O

Gauteng

0

0

0

 

5

6

"1

 

0

0

0

KwaZulu-Natal

2

0

0

6

7

0

0

0

0

Limpopo

0

1

0

1

4

2

0

0

0

Mpumalanga

0

0

0

15

9

1

0

0

0

NorthWest

0

0

0

9

2

14

0

0

0

0

NorthernCage

0

0

0

3

 

0

0

0

0

WesternCape

0

0

2

0

2

1

0

0

0

Total

3

3

2

45

51

13

0

0

2

 

 

 

 

Reply to question 1762 recommended/

Date: z018 -«- ‹ •

Reply to question 1762 approved/

."OF POLICE BH CELE, MP

GENERAL TH AFRICAN POLICE SERVICE

Provinces

CounsellingDismissal

Dismissal

Verbal warning

Written warning

 

Final Written warning

Suspended

without pay

Suspended

 

Suspended

sanction

EasternCape

0

1

0

10

3

1

12

0

12

FreeState

0

1

0

1

3

0

17

0

5

Gauteng

0

4

0

1

3

0

17

0

23

KwaZul-u Natal

0

0

0

5

4

2

3

0

3

Limpopo

0

0

0

1

0

0

0

1

1

Mpumalanga

0

0

0

0

3

7

2

0

18

NorthWest

0

0

0

3

1

0

0

1

1

NorthernCape

0

0

0

1

0

0

0

0

4

WesternCaoe

3

0

1

17

14

0

7

0

9

Total

3

6

1

39

31

10

58

2

76

18 June 2018 - NW1985

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Hill-Lewis, Mr GG to ask the Minister of Police

What are the details of the progress made by the SA Police Service in pursuing criminal charges against certain persons (names furnished) in relation to their alleged involvement in the Estina Dairy Farm project in Vrede in the Free State?

Reply:

The investigation pertaining to the Estina Dairy Farm Project is on-going. When the Investigation is finalised, it will be submitted to the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA), who will decide on the prosecution thereof.

Reply to question 1985 recommended


GENERAL

NATIONAL COMMISSIONER: SOUTH AFRICAN POLICE SERVICE

KJ SITOLE (SOEG)

Date:2018-06-14

Reply to question 1985 approved

MINISTER OF POLICE
BH CELE, MP
Date
: 17/06/2018

18 June 2018 - NW1270

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Marais, Mr EJ to ask the Minister of Public Enterprises

(a) Why does his department have a 20% shareholding in a certain company (West Coast Resources) and (b) what are the names of the persons within (i) his departmental structure or organisation who are holding the specified shares? NW 1370E

Reply:

DPE response

a) In 2007 the then Department of Minerals and Energy which is currently known as the Department of Mineral Resources (“DMR”) entered into a Memorandum of Agreement (“MoA”) with De Beers in connection with the State interest pertaining to lease consideration, claims and other obligations payable to the State in terms of the 1979 lease (“Cullinan Lease”) and the 1990 lease (“Venetia Lease”). The Cullinan Lease and the Venetia Lease collectively will be referred to as “Lease Agreements”.

Prior to the enactment of the Minerals Act of 1991 (“Minerals Act”) and as inferred by the MoA, the State had an uncontested interest and claims which were payable and arising out of the Lease Agreements. However, once the Minerals Act was enacted, De Beers contested the State interest and claims under the Lease Agreements and contended that the State interest and claims were no longer payable.

On the other hand, the State was of the firm view that the coming into effect of the Minerals Act does not extinguish its rights flowing out of the Lease Agreements. In order for DMR and De Beers to settle the above dispute, an MoA was concluded as a full and final settlement of any and all claims that the State may have had against De Beers in terms of the Lease Agreements and as part of the settlement a 20% shareholding in Namaqualand Mines (NM) was allocated to DMR pending transfer to a proposed transaction structure involving Alexkor.

The protracted Richtersveld community land claim against the Department and Alexkor (“Land Claim”) complicated the deal as the resolution of the matter was vital to the proposed transaction structure. The Government took a decision to protect the 20% shareholding in NM pending the resolution of the Land Claim. Eventually, the proposed deal structure failed to materialise and whilst the Government was negotiating a resolution of the Land Claim, De Beers was proceeding with its business rationalisation process.

b) As a result, several steps were taken by De Beers to sell NM which was eventually acquired by Trans Hex and the State maintained its 20% shareholding under the custodianship of the Department of Public Enterprises. The NM operations lay dormant for several years until 2015 when West Coast Resources was formed to exploit the NM asset. The 20% shareholding of the State is warehoused in a Special Purpose Vehicle while the State determines how to leverage its stake.

 

18 June 2018 - NW1617

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Cardo, Dr MJ to ask the Minister of Economic Development

With reference to the conference on inclusive development and industrialisation hosted by his department in 2017, what (a) was his department’s (i) budget and (ii) actual expenditure in respect of the conference and (b) were the costs to his department for a certain person’s (name furnished) participation in the conference?

Reply:

Normally a Conference of this nature would cost in excess of a million rand for travel of an international speaker, fees associated with the speaker (a Nobel Laureate in Economics), flights for local delegates, accommodation, venue and catering.

The Ministry arranged to have the event done in partnership with the University of Witwatersrand, who provided the venue and certain costs associated with the event.

The Economic Development Department paid R46 124 for the event, to cover part of the cost of catering and travel for local delegates. The Economic Development Department did not incur any costs at all for Professor Stiglitz, as he was already in the country at his own cost on business unrelated to the Department and he did not charge a speaker’s fee for speaking at the EDD event.

-END-

18 June 2018 - NW1700

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Sonti, Ms NP to ask the Minister of Police

(a) What total amount of land owned by his department and the entities reporting to him in each province is (i) vacant and (ii) unused or has no purpose and (b) what is the (i) location and (ii) size of each specified plot of land; (2) (a) how much of the land owned by his department and the entities reporting to him has been leased out for private use and (b) what is the (i) Rand value of each lease and (ii)(aa) location and (bb) size of each piece of land?

Reply:

(1)(a)(i)(ii)(b)(i) and (ii)

The South African Police Service (SAPS) does not own land. The National Department of Public Works (NDPW) is the custodian of all government properties. As mandated in the devolution agreement between the SAPS and the NDPW, the following sites have been identified and acquired for the proposed construction of new police stations:

Police Gtation

9tatua

Province

Site Descrlptlon

Size

Municipality

Bloemsprult

In progress

Free State

ml 10 737, Heidedal

Ext 19

1,8007

hactaree

Mangaung

Munlclpallty

Kutlwanong

In progress

Free State

Erf 7 277, Kutlwanong

1,54

hectares

Mathjabeng

Municipality

Magobkweng

In progress

Free State

Erf 711, Tshiame

1,1483

hectares

Maluti a

Phofung

Reigerpark

Finalised

Gauteng

Erf 479, Reiger Park

Ext1

1,Z08

hectares

Ekurhuleni

Municipality

Riemvasmaak

Finallsed

Northern Cape

Erf 369, Molopo Road, Rlemvasmaak

1,000

hectare

Kail Garib Municipality

Makhaza

Finalised

Western Cape

Erf 75 169 portion of

Erf 59 037,

Khayelitsha

1,0229

hectaias

City o Cape Town

Tafelslg

In progress

Western Cape

Erf 36 151, Mitchells Plain

2,307

hectares

City of Cape Town

The entities which report to the Minister of Police, do not own land. The following sitRS for the proposed construction of new deep rural stations are leased and donated by the various stakeholders.

Station Province

Lessor/Donor

Site Description

Siae

Municipality

Huku

Eastern Cape

Donated by the Mandileni/Huku Tribal Council

Portion 7 of

the farm Mandileni No 88

7 374 square meters

Umzimvubu Municipality

Mdeni

Eastern Cape

Donated by the

Headman NP Njeje Traditional Council

Portion 10 f

the farm '

Kaka's No 21

6 405 square meters

Matatiele Munlclpallty

Mthombe

Eastern Cape

Donated by the

Prince Mdamasi

Tribal Council

Portion 6 of

the farm

Mtombi No 36

5 770 square meters

Nyandeni Municlpallty

Ntamonde

Eastern

Cape

Donated by the

Amantshangase Traditional Council

Portion 13 of

farm Ntshangase no 63

6 301 square meters

Mbizana Municipality

Pholile

Eastern

Cape

Donated by the

Lupindo Traditional Council

Portion 3 of the farm Ncaywa No 7

1,2002

hectares

Matatiele Municipality

Qhasa

Eastern

Cape

Donated by the

Headman of the Qhasa Tribal Council

Portion 9 of the farm Qhasa No 45

1.1020

hectares

Mbizana Municipality

Tabase

Eastern Cape

Donated by the

Jumba Traditional Council

Erf 1 528,

Tabase

1,1795

hectares

Klng Sabata

Dalindyobo Municipallty

Tafalehashe

Eastern Cape

Donated by the

Engonyama Tribal Council

Portion 5 of

the farm Nkwalini No 45

1,012B

hectares

Mbashe

Municipality

Bhosiki

KwaZuIu- Natal

Leased from the Ingonyama Trust Board

Portion of the farm Nkumblni No 16 908

9 672square

meters

Ray Nkonyeni

Municipality

Kilmun

KwaZulu-

Natal

Leased from the Ingonyama Trust Board

Por£on of

Upper Umkomaas farm 18 415,

Location No 1

6 057square meters

Ingwe Municipallty

Mfekayi

KwaZuIu- Natal

Leased from the Ingonyama Trust Board

Portion of the

farm Reserve No 3, farm 15

822

9 109 square meters

Mtubatuba Municipality

Msinsini

KwaZulu- Natal

Site clearance

progress , site to be procured from the Ndelu

Community Trust

Portion of the farm Clifton Park No 9 219

1.0 hectare

Umzumbe

Munlclpallty

Ntshongwe

KwaZuIu- Natal

Donated by tf›e

Ntsfiongwe Tribal

Portion of the

farm

9 767 square

metera

Umhlabuyalingana

Munlclpallty

   

Council

Makhathini

Flats No 16 533

   

Osuthu

KwaZulu- Natal

Leased from lngonyama Trust Board

Portion of the

reserve farm No 12 ,farm

No 15 832

9 311 square meters

Nongoma Municipality

Sokhulu

KwaZuIu- Natel

Donated by the

Sokhulu Devalopment Trust

Portion of the

reserve farm No 4, farm No 15 823

9 561 aquare meters

Mfolozi Municipality

Bapong

North West

Donated by the Bapo-ba Mogale Tribal Authority

Remainder of

portion 5 of the farm Boschfontein 458 JQ

5 006 square meters

Madibeng Municipality

Dwarsberg

North West

Donated by the

Makuntwane A Kgotoe Tribal Authority

Remainder of

the farm Kameelnek No 278KP

5 002 square meters

Moses Kotane Munlclpality

Mabieskraal

North West

Donated by the

BatIahLako-Ba- Mathuthu Tribal Admistration

Portion 1 of

the farm Tambotlerand No 143JP

5 002 square meters

Moses Kotane Munlclpality

Mareetsane

North West

Donated by the

Barolong Bo-ora Tehldi Tribal Councll

Remainder of

the farm Setlagoli No 640 IO

5 002 square me(ers

Ratlou Municipality

Moeka-Vuma

North West

Donated by the Moeka-Vuma Community Tribe

the ferm

Kromkuil No

99JR

4 909 square

meters

Moretele

Municipality

Ga-KgatIa

Limpopo

Donated by the Bahananawa

Tradltlonal Communlty

Portion 2 of the farm

Langlaagte No 279LR

5 707 square meters

Bloubelg Municipality

Khubvi

Limpopo

Donated by the

Randima Traditlonal Crunch

Portion 150 of farm Chlbase f4o 123 MT

4 007 square meters

Thulamela Munlclpallty

Moletlane

Llmpopo

Donated by the Ndebele Tribe

Portion 31 of

the farm Zebediela location No

123 KS

7 907 square meters

Lepela Nkumpi Municipality

Phaudi

Limpopo

Donated by the

Bakwena Moletsi Traditional Council

Portion of the farm Lanark 199 LS

1 434

hertaros

Aganang Municipality

The Oaks

Llmpopo

Donated by the

Bakone-Ba- Mamaet]a Traditional Council

Portion 31 of the farm, The Oaks, No 198

KT

6 002 square meters

Maruleng Municipallty

Oon Donald

Mpumalanga

Donated by the

Mpislkazi Traditional Council

Portion 24 of

the farm Dundonald No 210 IT

7 500 square meters

Chief Albert Luthuli Municipality

Driefontein

Mpumalanga

Donated by the

Portion 24 of

1.0 hectare

Mkhondo

   

Mkhondo Local

Municipality

the farm St

Helana No 306

IT

 

Municipality

KwaMfiluehwa

Mpumalanga

Donated by the Matsamo Tribal Authority

Portion 24 of

the farm Vlakbult No 450 JU

5 796 square meters

Nkomazi Municipality

Marltl

Mpumalanga

Site clearance in

progress, site to be procured from the lnjaka- Waterval

Communal Property

Association

Remaining extension of the farm Waterval 273 JU

7 461 square meters

Busfibuckrldge Municipality

Phungutsha

Mpumalanga

Donated by the Kalkfontein B&C Community Trust

Portion 24 of

the farm Kalkfontein No 143 JR

1,5491

hectares

Nkangala Munlcipality

(2)(a)(b)(i)(ii)(aa)(bb) Not applicable.

 

 

Reply to question 1700 recommended/

L C

KJ OLE (SOEG)

GENERAL

ER: TH AFRICAN POLICE SERVICE

Reply to question 1700 approved/

OF POLICE BH CELE, NIP

18 June 2018 - NW1595

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Vos, Mr J to ask the Minister of Police

With reference to the (a) Stellenbosch Police Station, (b) Cloetesville Police Station, (c) Kayamandi-sub Police Station, (d) Drakenstein Police Station and (e) Franschhoek- sub Police station, (i) what number of active police officers are there versus the desired number, (ii) how many operational patrol vehicles are there versus the desired number, (iii) are there any victim support and/or trauma facilities in place, (lv) is there a confirmation of the community policing priority needs and (v) what is the total crime statistics for the past three years

Reply:

(a) to (e)(i)

Name of Police Station

Number of Active Police Officers - Actual

Number of Pollce Officers - Granted

(a) Stellenbosch

183

196

(b) Cloeiesville

48

56

(c) Kayamandi-sub

12

13

(d) Groot-Drakensteln

28

30

(a) Franschhoek

28

32

(a) to (e)(ii)

Name of Pollce Station

Operational Vehicles • Actual

Operational Vehicles • Granted

(a) Stellenbosch

44

55

(b) Cloetesville

20

12

(c) Kayamandi-sub

1

1

(d) Groot-Drakenstein

10

7

(e) Franschhoek

14

e

 

(a)to(e)ii) Yes,victims friendly rooms are established at a fully fledged stations

i.e. Stellenbosch, Cloetesville, Groot Drakanstain and Franschhoek.

(a) to (e)(iv) Yes.

(v)(a Stellenbosch Police Station - 17 Community reported serious crimes.

1 April to 31 March

201412015

2015/2016

2016/2017

7 603

9 503

9 298

(v)(b) Cloetesville Police Station - 17 Community reported serious crimes.

1 April to 31 March

2014/2015

201512016

2016/2017

1 782

1 669

1 705

(v)(c) Kayamandi-sub Police Station - 17 Community reported serious crimes.

1 April to 31 March

2014/2015

2015/2016

2016/2017

1 250

1 423

1 425

(v)(d) Groot-Drakenstein Police Station - 17 Community reported serious crimes.

1 April to 31 March

2014/2015

2015/2016

2016/2017

687

564

815

(e) Franschhoek Police Station - 17 CDmmunity reported serious crimes.

1 April to 31 March

2014/2015

2016/2016

2016/2017

742

810

823

Reply to question 1595 recommended/

L C

LE (SOEG)

GENERAL

R: OUTH AFRICAN POLICE SERVICE

Reply to question 1595 apprDved

MINISTER OF POLICE BH CELE, MP

Date: “ "

18 June 2018 - NW1833

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James, Ms LV to ask the Minister of Science and Technology

(1) 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) Spouse accompanied the Minister on her international trips (b) No other family member accompanied her

(i) in the financial year 2017 /18 spouse qualified for two trips and he accompanied Minister on one trip to Germany

(ii) Since April 2018 Minister travelled with her husband to Switzerland, as per the Ministerial Handbook Chapter 6:3.1

(aa) Mr. S J Ngubane

(bb),(aaa) in the financial year 2017/18 Germany attending G20 Summit and the year 2018/19 Switzerland, Genava to attend the United Nations

Commission on Science and Technology for Development;

(bbb) Germany; and Switzerland, Geneva;

(cc), (aaa) R121, 139.25;

(bbb) Germany R55,042.49; and Switzerland R66, 096.76.

2. Both trips were approved by the Honourable President and there are no

further details.

MS MT KUBAYl-NGUBANE, MP

MINISTER OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
DATE: 15/06/2018

18 June 2018 - NW1829

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Horn, Mr W to ask the Minister of Public Enterprises

(1)Whether (a) his spouse and/or (b) an adult family member accompanied him 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 his 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? NW1988E

Reply:

(a)(b)(i) The Minister of Public Enterprises was not accompanied by the spouse and/or an adult family member during official international trips for the period 2013/14 to 2017/18.

(ii) Since 1 April 2018 the following are the details:

(aa) Minister travelled with his spouse, Mrs Vanitha Gordhan.

(bb)(aaa) Purpose of the trip

The Minister of Public Enterprises, Mr Pravin Gordhan received an invitation to attend and participate at the World Bank/ IMF Spring Meetings. The meetings attended by the Minister are as follows:

  • Semi-Annual Workshop of the Advisory Finance Group (AFG) on 19 April 2018;
  • Annual Havard Ministerial Leadership Forum for Finance Experts at Havard University on 23 April 2018;
  • Workshop on The country Challenges of Institutionalized Corruption: Lessons for South Africa, 25-26 April 2018;
  • To Strengthen country-to-country relations between South Africa and the United State of America;
  • To interact with strategic stakeholders and to explore possible areas of

collaboration between the South African and United States of American companies.

(bb)(bbb) Destination of the trip is United States of America.

(cc)(aaa) Total cost of the trip in respect of the spouse is R132 418.61.

(cc)(bbb) Breakdown of the cost

The cost of R132 418.61 is only for the air ticket and there are no other costs incurred.

(2) The trip was approved by Presidency.

18 June 2018 - NW1782

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Dreyer, Ms AM to ask the Minister of Police

What is the current (a) actual and (b) optimal number of police officers involved with sector policing at the Germiston Police Station; (2) by what date will the specified police station receive its full complement of sector police officers?

Reply:

(1)(a)(b) and (2)

 

 

Police Station

 

(1)(a)

Actual

 

(1)(b)

Optimal (Ideal)

(2)

Date when full complement will be reached

Germiston Sector Policing

72

51+(21)

During the 2017/2018 financial year, seven student was allocated to the police station

 

 

Reply to question 1782 recommended/id

GENERAL UTH AFRICAN POLICE SERVICE

Reply to question 1782 approved/not approved

MINI TER OF POLICE BH CELE, MP

18 June 2018 - NW1908

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Groenewald, Dr PJ to ask the Minister of State Security

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) 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 her department at each post level are currently suspended on full salary and (b) of the specified employees at each post level have been suspended for the specified number of days (details furnished); 4. What is the total amount of cost attached to the days of service lost as a result of the suspensions in each specified case?

Reply:

Information relating to the regulation of the intelligence services is governed by the Intelligence Services Act, 65 of 2002 (as amended). The questions raised by Dr Groenewald would be better ventilated through the oversight bodies such as the Joint Standing Committee on Intelligence (JSCI), Inspector-General of Intelligence, among other regulatory bodies.

18 June 2018 - NW1785

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America, Mr D to ask the Minister of Police

What is the current (a) actual and (b) optimal number of police officers involved with sector policing at the Primrose Police Station; (2) by what date will the specified police station receive its full complement of sector police officers?

Reply:

(1)(a)(b) and (2)

 

Police Station

 

(1)(a)

Actual

 

(1)(b)

Optimal (Ideal)

(2)

Date when full complement will be reached

Primrose Sector Policing

35

23(+12)

During the 2017/2018 financial year, no students were allocated to the police station.

 

 

 

Reply to question 1785 recommended/be

OM

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GENERAL ER: H AFRICAN POLICE SERVICE

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Reply to question 1785 approved/

MINIS ER OF POLICE

BH CELE, MP,

18 June 2018 - NW1754

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Mbhele, Mr ZN to ask the Minister of Police

(1) With reference to the reply to question 1862 on 5 September 2017, in which it was stated that four police vehicles were allocated for the exclusive use of the Sedgefield Satellite Police Station in the Western Cape in the 2016-17 financial year, what Is the latest date on which an audit was done of the actual number of vehicles allocated for the exclusive use of the station; (2) whether he has found that the information provided by his department is true, as contradictory information has been cited by the residents of Sedgefield?

Reply:

(1) The latest date, on which an audit was done of the actual number of vehicles, which are allocated for the exclusive use of the Sedgefield Satellite Police Station, was on 1 June 2018.

(2) Yes, the information, which was provided by the South African Police Service (SAPS), is accurate. The verification of the number of vehicles revealed that there were four vehicles, which were utilised on a rotational basis, due to the age and mechanical status of the vehicles at the time. These vehicles have now been replaced with two new vehicles, which are utilised for the Sedgefield Satellite Police Station.

Reply to question 1754 recommended

GENERAL

NATIONAL COMMISSIONER: SOUTH AFRICAN POLICE SERVICE

KJ SITOLE (SOEG)

Date:2018-06-14

Reply to question 1754 approved


MINISTER OF POLICE
BH CELE, MP
Date
: 17/06/2018
 

18 June 2018 - NW1594

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Vos, Mr J to ask the Minister of Police

With reference to the approved tender to replace the temporal and inadequate structure of the Cloetesville police station located in the industrial area outside Stellenbosch, what are the details of the (a) tender and (b) programme to replace the station, including (i) timeframes and the (ii) location earmarked for the new station?

Reply:

(a) A tender in this regard has not been approved. The South African Police Service (SAPS), is currently leasing the Cloetesvllle Police Station, through the National Department of Public Works (NDPW), from the Western Cape Provincial Government, on a lease that expired, on 2016-11-30. The NDPW informed the SAPS that the lease could only be extended, from 2016-12-01 to 2017-11-30. The SAPS was served with a notice to vacate the premises, because the Western Cape Provincial Government required the property for their infrastructure developments. The lease is currently dealt with, on a month to-month basis.

The SAPS has issued a needs assessment and a procurement instruction to the Cape Town Regional Office of the NDPW, on 2017-05-16, for the acquisition of alternative accommodation.

The conclusion of lease agreements for the SAPS, is undertaken by the NDPW, as the mandated institution. The Cape Town Regional Office of the NDPW has indicated that the procurement processes must still be followed.

The NDPW did not provide a date when the matter would be placed on an open tender for the acquisition of alternative office accommodation.

(b) The station is currently leased from the Western Cape Provincial Government and no plans have been communicated to the SAPS, which indicate proposals to replace the station.

(b)(i) By virtue of the dependency on the NDPW, for the conclusion of leases, the SAPS is not in a position to comment on the duration of the procurement processes that the NDPW will follow to conclude the new lease agreement for alternative accommodation, as requested.

(b)(ii)The SAPS has requested that the leased accommodation be procured centrally, within the precinct of the current Cloetesville Police Station. By virtue of the SAPS's dependency on the NDPW for the conclusion of leases, the SAPS is therefore, not in a position to comment on the location of the facility to be procured, up until such a time that the lease has been concluded by the NDPW.

Reply to question 1594 recommended

GENERAL NATIONAL COMMISSIONER: SOUTH AFRICAN POLICE SERVICE
KJ SITOLE (SOEG)
Date
: 2018-06-13

Reply to question 1594 approved

 

18 June 2018 - NW1878

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Ntlangwini, Ms EN to ask the Minister of Economic Development

(a) What (a) is the total number of incidents of racism that were reported to the human resources offices in (i) his department and (ii) entities reporting to him in (aa) 2016 and (bb) 2017 and (b) are the details of each incident that took place; (b) Was each incident investigated; if not, why not in each case; if so, what were the outcomes of the investigation in each case?

Reply:

I am advised that the Economic Development Department and its entities, the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC), ITAC, Competition Commission, and Competition Tribunal do not have incidents of racism reported to Human Resources in 2016 and 2017.

-END-

18 June 2018 - NW1646

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Van Dyk, Ms V to ask the Minister of Economic Development

(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 (DPCT) 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:

Economic Development Department

There are two (2) criminal cases that were reported to SAPS in terms of Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities Act, Act 12 of 2004, relating to theft. Both cases have been investigated. In the first matter, the investigation was closed with the second matter is before the courts.

ITAC

Two cases have been reported to the SA Police Service (SAPS) to date. Bothe cases were followed up by the accounting officer. Neither case was successfully prosecuted.

Competition Tribunal

The Competition Tribunal has not had any cases relating to the Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities Act, Act 12 of 2004 referred to the SA Police Service (SAPS) and or Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI).

Competition Commission

Two (2) cases have been reported to the SAPS and none have been referred to the DPCI.

The update from the SAPS is that they are investigating the two (2) cases. The Commission has received the update based on the follow up it has been making with the SAPS. None of the two (2) cases has resulted in a conviction at this stage.

IDC

The Industrial Development Corporation has referred seven (7) cases for investigation to the SAPS relating to the Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities Act from 01 April 2004 to 31 March 2018.

All seven (7) cases referred to the SAPS for investigation were investigated by the SAPS. None of the cases were directly referred to the Directorate for Priority Crimes.

All the cases referred to the SAPS were followed up by the respective IDC accounting officers. The respective forensic investigators and the General Counsel have followed up on the progress of the matters with the SAPS. None of the cases related to the Prevention and Combatting of Corrupt Activities Act has resulted in a conviction, as the matters are still ongoing.

-END-

18 June 2018 - NW1492

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Mhlongo, Mr TW to ask the Minister of Women in the Presidency

(1)Whether, with reference to the reply of the President, Mr C M Ramaphosa, to the debate on the State of the Nation Address on 22 February 2018 to implement lifestyle audits, (a) she, (b) senior management service members in her department and/or (c) any of the heads of entities reporting to her have undergone a lifestyle audit in the past three financial years; if not, have any plans been put in place to perform such audits; if so, in each case, what are the details of the (i) date of the lifestyle audit, (ii) name of the person undergoing the audit, (iii) name of the auditing firm conducting the audit and (iv) outcome of the audit; (2)1 whether she will furnish Mr T W Mhlongo with copies of the lifestyle audit reports?

Reply:

The Department of Women has not conducted any lifestyle audits to its Senior Management Service members in the past three financial years; and currently there are no measures in place to conduct such. However, the Department shall conduct lifestyle audits to the SMS members when it is necessary.

18 June 2018 - NW1734

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Alberts, Mr ADW to ask the Minister of Justice and Correctional Services

Whether Judge (Details furnished) of the Gauteng North High Court is still a serving judge in any capacity; if so, (a) where is the judge serving currently and (b) what are the dates of the judge’s period of service; if not, why not; (2) what is the reason for Judge (Details furnished) retirement; (3) whether Judge (details furnished) retirement had a bearing on illness; if so, (a) what was the nature of the illness, (b) when was the illness diagnosed and (c) when is the illness deemed to have developed; (4) Has he found that Judge (details furnished) illness had an effect on the work and court judgments of the judge; how?

Reply:

1. No, the stated Judge is no longer serving as a Judge of the Gauteng Division of the High Court.

2. The Judge was discharged from active service in August 2015 in terms of section 3(2)(a) of the Judges’ Remuneration and Conditions of Employment Act, 2001 (Act No 47 of 2001) after completing 15 years and having attained the age of 70 on 11 February 2015.

3. The Judge was not well at the time of his retirement but his discharge from active service was due to the attainment of the retirement age of 70 years and completion of 15 years active service as prescribed in section 3 and 4 of the Judges’ Remuneration and Conditions of Employment Act, 2001.

The questions relating to (b) and (c) can only be answered by the Judge medical practitioner.

4. In view of the fact that the judicial authority is vested in the courts that are independent, I would suggest that the Honourable Member approach the Chief Justice regarding the work and judgments of the judge.

18 June 2018 - NW1736

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Mulder, Dr PW to ask the Minister of Justice and Correctional Services

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. 146 members of the senior management service (SMS) had declared their interests for the past year (2017/18 financial year) as required by the Public Service Regulations of 2016. Only five (5) out of 151 SMS members appearing on the February 2018 Departmental Persal report did not disclose their financial interests. All five (5) SMS members have either retired, resigned or contract expired. Their names are indicated in the table below:

(i) Rank

Reason

Chief Director

Retirement (31/03/2018)

Chief Director

Resigned (31/03/2018)

Chief Director

Retirement (31/03/2018)

Director

Retirement (30/04/2018)

Director

Contract expired (31/03/2018)

2. The above SMS members have not been charged since they have either retired, resigned or contract expired.

3. None.

4. None.

Office of the Chief Justice

1. All members of the senior management service (SMS) in the Office of the Chief Justice (OCJ) had declared their interests for the past year as required by the Public Service Regulations.

2. Not applicable, as all members of the senior management service (SMS) complied with the Regulations.

3. None.

4. Not applicable.

18 June 2018 - NW1764

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Kohler-Barnard, Ms D to ask the Minieter of Police

(1) What number of SA Police Service (SAPS) officers resigned in each province (a) in each of the past three financial years and (b) since 1 April 2018; (2) what (a) number of SAPS officers resigned from the (i) Mitchells Plain and (ii) Lentegeur Police Station (aa) in each of the past three financial years and (bb) since 1 April 2018 and (b) reasons were put forth in each case?

Reply:

(1)(a)(b)

Province

(a) 2015/2016

(a) 2016/2017

(a) 2017/2018

(b)

1 April to 1

June 2018

Western Cage

339

187

190

34

Eastern Cape

222

169

183

30

Northern Cape

106

61

58

8

Free State

131

99

115

19

KwaZulu-Natal

325

207

166

24

North West

195

122

123

12

Mpumalanga

135

69

70

13

Limpopo

200

110

95

17

Gauteng

484

331

294

55

(2)(i)(ii)(aa)(bb)

Police Station

(aa)

2015/2016

(aa)

2016/2017

(aa)

2017/2018

(bb)

1 April to 1 June 2018

(I) Mitchells Plain

 

ii) Lentegeur

9

 

2

2

 

3

6

 

2

 

0

 

1

(

 

(2)(i)(b)

2015/2016

 

Number of Police Officer

Reason

6

Better Remuneration

3

Personal Grievances

2016/2017

Number of Police Officer

Reason

1

Age

1

Other occupation

 

2017/2018

Number of Police Officers

Reasons

2

Marriage

2

Nature of work

1

Unhappy about management style

 

Management not assisting members properly

 

(2)(ii)(b)

2015/2016

Number of Police Officer

Reason

1

Better Remuneration

1

Personal Grievances

2016/2017

Number of Police Officer

Reason

1

Better Remuneration

2

Personal Grievances

2017/2018

Number of Police Officer

Reason

2

Better Remuneration

1

Personal Grievances

 

2018/2019

Number of Police Officer

Reason

1

Personal Grievances

 

 

Original signed LIEUTENANT GENERAL DIVISIONAL COMMISSIONER: PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT L NTSHIEA

Date: 6 June 2O18

Reply to question 1764 recommended/

Orig/na/ signed LIEUTENANT GENERAL DEPUTY NATIONAL COMMISSIONER: HUMAN RESOURCE IgANAGEMENT BC MGWENYA

Date: 6 June 2018

Reply to question 1764 recommended/not recommended

AL

KJ SITOLE (SOEG)

Date: ›› JUN 2»‹

GENERAL SOUTH AFRICAN POLICE SERVICE

Reply to question 1764 approved/ éd

R OF POLICE BH CELE, MP

Date:

2015/2016

18 June 2018 - NW1846

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Groenewald, Dr PJ to ask the Minister of Public Enterprises

(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; (5) whether he will make a statement on the matter?

Reply:

(1) All SMS members have declared their Financial Interest. In this regard see attached a printout from the Public Service e-Disclosure System confirming submission.

(1) (a) Not applicable.

(1) (b) Not Applicable

(1) (c) (i) Not Applicable

(1) (c) (ii) Not Applicable

(2) Not Applicable.

(3) (a) There are no employees currently on suspension.

(3) (b) Not Applicable.

(4) Not Applicable.

(5) Minister will not be making a statement on the matter.

       
       
       
       
       
       

18 June 2018 - NW1788

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Bagraim, Mr M to ask the Minister of Police

What is the current (a) actual and (b) optimal number of police officers involved with sector policing at the Tembisa South Police Station; (2) by what date will the specified police station receive its full complement of sector police officers?

Reply:

(1)(a)(b) and (2)

 

Police Station

 

(1)(a)

Actual

 

(1)(b)

Optimal (Ideal)

(2)

Date when full complement will be reached

Tembisa South Sector Policing

24

59(-35

During the 2017/2018 financial year, no students were allocated to the police station. The entry level allocation demand was submitted to the National Commissioner and once the allocation is received, priority will be given to police stations, in order to address shortages and fill the projected service terminations.

 

 

 

Reply to question 1787 recommended/ e

GENERAL

UTH AFRICAN POLICE SERVICE

Date: j§]g -g$• (I 8

2

Reply to question 1787 approved/n

MINIST OF POLICE BH CELE, MP

18 June 2018 - NW1545

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Mbhele, Mr ZN to ask the Minister of Police

What is the total number of firearms that (a) are currently registered in the Central Firearm Register (CFR) and (b) were registered on the CFR as at (i) 31 December 1994, (ii) 31 December 1996, (iii) 31 December 1998, (iv) 31 December 2000, (v) 31December 2002, (vi) 31 December 2004 and (vii) 31 December 2006?

Reply:

(a)(b)(i)-(vii)

The information required in reply to this question, must be drawn from a live system. Therefore, an extension, of one month, is requested to extract and analyse the raw data to provide effective feedback.

 

 

Reply to question 1545 recommended/

OM

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GENERAL R: S AFRICAN POLICE SERVICE

Reply to question 1545 approved/

MINISTER OF POLICE BH CELE, MP

18 June 2018 - NW19

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Marais, Mr EJ to ask the Minister of Public Enterprises

(1)With reference to Transnet’s Request for Proposal (RFP) issued on 26 April 2017, was (a)(i) a certain family and/or (ii) any of their associates and/or (b) a certain company and/or (c) a certain person involved in the RFP at any stage; if so, what are the relevant details in each case; (2) What is the current total value of Transnet’s (a) core and (b) non-core properties; (3) (a) What (i) number of companies responded to the RFP and (ii) are the names of the companies that responded to the RFP, (b)(i) where and (ii) when was the RFP published and (c) for how long?

Reply:

This response is according to information received from Transnet:

(1)(a)(i) To the best of Transnet’s knowledge the family named has not been involved in the RFP,

(1)(a)(ii) To the best of Transnet’s knowledge the families and associates and/or company has not been involved in the RFP.

(1)(c) To the best of Transnet’s knowledge the person has not been involved in the RFP.

(1)(d) To the best of Transnet’s knowledge the companies named did attend the briefing.

(2)(a) The current total value of Transnet’s core properties is R4billion.

(2)(b) The current total value of Transnet’s non-core properties is R30 billion.

(3)(a)(i) seven companies responded.

(3)(a)(ii) The names of the companies that responded are:

1. Tirhani Auctioneers

2. Tholisiwe Consulting

3. Sigpro (Pty) (Ltd)

4. Pamoja Capital

5. LDM Consulting

6. JM Cres

7. Fuel Property Fund Managers (Pty) (Ltd)

(3)(b)(i) The RFP was published on National Treasury e-Tender website.

3)(b)(ii) The RFP was published on 26 April 2017.

(3)(c) The tender closed on 13 June 2017.

18 June 2018 - NW1368

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Mhlongo, Mr P to ask the Minister of Police

What is the (a) total number, (b) rank and (c) salary scale of police officers deployed in each province?

Reply:

(a) to (c) The geographical distribution of the human resource capacity in the provinces, categorised as per members appointed in terms of the South African Police Service (SAPS) Act and members appointed in terms of the Public Service Act, is attached. It should be noted that the national human resource capacity, reporting to the National Commissioner's Office, the Deputy National Commissioners' offices and the relevant National Divisional Commissioners/Component Heads, are included in the provincial totals.

Please find her: The salary levels for SAPS Act personnel, are as follows

18 June 2018 - NW1779

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Waters, Mr M to ask the Minister of Police

(1) What is the current (a) actual and (b) optimal number of police officers involved with sector policing at the Tembisa Police Station; (2) by what date will the specified police station receive its full complement of sector police officers? NW1936E

Reply:

(1)(a)(b) and (2)

 

Police Station

(1)(a) Actual

(1)(b) Optimal (Ideal)

(2) Date when full complement will be reached

Tembisa Sector Policing

90

102-(-12)

During the 2017/2018 financial year, one student was allocated to the police station. The entry level allocation demand was submitted to the National Commissioner and once the allocation is received, priority will be given to police stations, in order to address shortages and fill the projected service terminations.



Reply to question 1779 recommended


GENERAL

NATIONAL COMMISSIONER: SOUTH AFRICAN POLICE SERVICE

KJ SITOLE (SOEG)

Date:2018-06-08


Reply to question 1779 approved

MINISTER OF POLICE
BH CELE, MP
Date
: 17/06/2018
 

18 June 2018 - NW2058

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Mulder, Dr PW to ask the Minister of Public Service and Administration

(1) With reference to her reply to question 1737 on 4 June 2018, 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 (i) less than 60 days, (ii) 60 to 90 days, (iii) 90 to 120 days and (iv) longer than 120 days; (2) 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. Only one employee at level nine (9) is currently suspended on full salary for longer than 120 days

2. The service provision in relation to the suspended employee is being shared amongst DPSA employees, who continue to provide the required services during this period of suspension.

18 June 2018 - NW1496

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Holomisa, Dr BH to ask the Minister of Police

(1) Whether, with regard to the alleged corruption, collusion with suspects and disappearance of critical evidence in case number CAS/487/08/2016 in the Diepkloof Police Station involving a certain person (name and details furnished), (a) he has taken any steps to effect the rule of law; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details;(2) with regard to the long outstanding dispute (details attached), between the SA Police Services (SAPS), the Fund Administrator (Old Mutual), Financial Service Board and the former SAPS employee (name furnished) which I referred to the National Commissioner, General Khehla Sithole, on 6 February 2018 with no recourse except acknowledgement of receipt and promise for referral and response, (a) was the matter ever brought to his attention, if not, why not; if so, (a) what are the latest developments towards it being resolved and (b) will he make a statement on the matter;(3) with regard to the grievances by the reservists in Libode Police Station in the Eastern Cape that were sent to his office (details furnished) and that of the National Police Commissioner, General Khehla Sithole, (a) has his department addressed the matter, if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details? (2) with regard to the long outstanding dispute (details attached), between the SA Police Services (SAPS), the Fund Administrator (Old Mutual), Financial Service Board and the former SAPS employee (name furnished) which I referred to the National Commissioner, General Khehla Sithole, on 6 February 2018 with no recourse except acknowledgement of receipt and promise for referral and response, (a) was the matter ever brought to his attention, if not, why not; if so, (a) what are the latest developments towards it being resolved and (b) will he make a statement on the matter; (3) with regard to the grievances by the reservists in Libode Police Station in the Eastern Cape that were sent to his office (details furnished) and that of the National Police Commissioner, General Khehla Sithole, (a) has his department addressed the matter, if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?

Reply:

(1)(a)Yes. Steps were taken to effect the rule of law, by registering a case of defeating the ends of justice, as per Diepsloot, CAS 74/12/2017. The details are as follows:

A case of intimidation was opened by Mr Theba Mgabe, as per Diepkloof, CAS 487/08/2016. The docket was transferred to the Gauteng Provincial Investigation Unit, for investigation.

During the investigation of Diepkloof, CAS 487/08/2016, it was alleged that Colonel Pienaar, of the Dobsonville Police Station, did not submit all the relevant statements and exhibits, which were relevant to the aforementioned case.

A case was then opened against Colonel Pienaar for defeating the ends of justice, as per Diepkloof, CAS 74/12/2017. The case was presented to the Director of Public Prosecution (OPP), who declined to prosecute, due to a lack of evidence.

The Station Commander of the Diepkloof Police Station did not want to initiate any disciplinary steps against Colonel Pienaar, due to the fact that the OPP declined to prosecute in the criminal matter. However, an instruction was issued from the Provincial Office that the matter should be investigated, departmentally.

The departmental investigation was completed and referred for a disciplinary hearing. Currently, functionaries are being appointed to conduct the departmental hearing.

(2)(a) Yes. The former South African Police Service (SAPS) member's complaint has been dealt with. The administrator for the Soweto Pension Fund, found that the former member was not eligible for the benefits and advised that in respect of the demutualisation shares, the former member should engage with the relevant financial institution; namely, Old Mutual. It was established that the former member was not eligible for the top-up benefits and that there was no irregularity in respect of the former member's pension lump sum payment.

It is common cause that the SAPS has no jurisdiction on these matters.

Furthermore, the former member's complaint was also attended to by the Financial Services Board and the findings were similar to those made by the administrator for the Soweto Pension Fund.

In terms of the allegation of corruption, the former member is advised to open a criminal case at a police station.

(2)(b)No. The complaint has been addressed, however, it appears that the complainant is not satisfied with a response, which does not suit his expectations.

(3)(a)The reservist system in the SAPS is regulated by National Instruction 3 of 2014. In terms of the reservist dispensation, members of the community volunteer to assist the SAPS in the fight against crime, without any expectation of being permanently employed and without any payment, unless called up for special duties. Reservists are not automatically employed or absorbed into the SAPS. Permanent employment as new police officers or support/clerical staff in the SAPS, is governed by legislative/regulatory framework/prescripts.

Reservists must comply with the necessary enlistment/appointment criteria to be employed permanently.

According to records kept by the SAPS, Ms K Mafuna was subjected to the psychometric assessment on eight different occasions and did not fit the prescribed profile to be a permanent police officer. As a result, her application for enlistment was not favourably considered.

Reply to question 1496 recommended

GENERAL NATIONAL COMMISSIONER: SOUTH AFRICAN POLICE SERVICE
KJ SITOLE (SEOG)
Date: 2018/06/05

Reply to question 1496 approved

MINISTER OF POLICE
BH CELE, MP
Date: 2018/06/17

18 June 2018 - NW1780

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Dreyer, Ms AM to ask the Minister of Police

(1) What is the current (a) actual and (b) optimal number of police officers involved with sector policing at the Sebenza Police Station; (2) by what date will the specified police station receive its full complement of sector police officers?

Reply:

(1)(a)(b) and (2)

Police Station

(1)(a)

Actual

 

(1)(b)

Optimal (Ideal)

(2)

Date when full complement will be reached

Sebenza Sector Policing

17

13 (+4)

During the 2017/2018 financial year, one student was allocated to the police station

 

 

 

 

Reply to question 1780 recommended/

GENERAL TH AFRICAN POLICE SERVICE

2

Reply to question 1780 approved/cot.apgfoved

MIN ER OF POLICE BH CELE, MP

18 June 2018 - NW1579

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Alberts, Mr ADW to ask the Minister of Arts and Culture

(a) Whether a decision was taken regarding a fixed date to implement the South African Language Practitioners’ Council Act, Act 8 of 2014, of which regulations have already been announced on 13 November 2015; if not, why not; 2. Whether any steps were taken by his department to expedite the implementation of the Act and with that, the appointment of the Board; if not; why not; if so, what steps; 3. Whether he will make a statement on the matter?

Reply:

1. (a) There was no decision taken regarding a fixed date to implement the South African Language Practitioners’ Council Act, Act 8 of 2014 because there is no budget to implement the Act.

2. According to the Act, the Council should be funded with the budget appropriated by Parliament. In line with this aforesaid requirement, the Department has approached Treasury for the budget to establish and fund the Council, but to no avail.

3). The Department will make a statement on the matter when the budget is available.

18 June 2018 - NW1763

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Kohler-Barnard, Ms D to ask the Minister of Police

(a) Which provinces are currently experiencing shortages of bullets whlch in turn have resulted In the inability of SA Police Service officers to undertake their firearm competency practice and tests, (b) how much ammunition should be stored at each police station for this purpose and (c) whlch stations have a shortage which has led to the stoppage of all firearm training?

Reply:

(1)(b)(c)

The following provinces are currently experiencing shortages of ammunition, specifically with regard to firearm training:

  •  Eastern Cape.
  • Gauteng.
  • KwaZulu-Natal.
  • Mpumalanga.
  • North West.
  • Western Cape.

Police stations are not responsible for firearms training and therefore, do not present firearm training to their members. The ammunition that police stations have on hand, is specifically to provide for thelr day-ta- day operational needs. Police Stations have adequate ammunition for this purpose.

 

 

Reply to question 1763 recommended/

GENERAL

AL SS 1SOUTH AFRICAN POLICE SERVICE KJ SfTOLE (SOEG)

Date: i ‹ JUN a

Reply to question 1763 approved/notapp_ygdro

MINIST F POLICE BH CELE, MP

Date:

18 June 2018 - NW1810

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Maynier, Mr D to ask the Minister of Arts and Culture

1) Whether (a) his spouse and/or (b) an adult family member accompanied him 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 his 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:

The Ministerial Handbook outlines provisions for international travel for members of the executive and their family members. Members of the Executive are regularly invited to participate in international conferences or forums in order to promote a South African agenda and brand that benefits or showcases the country.

Ministers and Deputy Ministers must approach the President in writing, two weeks in advance of a planned official visit abroad, to request approval for the intended visit and the appointment of an acting Minister.

Section 3 stipulates provisions that allows for Ministers and Deputy Minister’s to be accompanied by their spouses or an adult family member, subject to relevant processes and approvals of an official trip abroad.

The department covers the cost of travel once all processes, policies and approvals have been adhered to and applied and this is subject to the availability of funding.

However, the Auditor General audits, amongst others, expenditure related to travel expenses borne by the department and produces audited opinions on departmental Annual Reports, which is tabled in parliament annually.

18 June 2018 - NW1781

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Dreyer, Ms AM to ask the Minister of Police

What is the current (a) actual and (b) optimal number of police officers involved with sector policing at the Elsburg Police Station; (2) by what date will the specified police station receive its full complement of sector police officers?

Reply:

(1)(a)(b) and (2)

 

Police Station

 

(1)(a)

Actual

 

(1)(b)

Optimal (Ideal)

(2)

Date when full complement will be reached

Elsburg Sector Policing

31

23+(8)

During the 2017/2018 financial year, no student was allocated to the police station

 

 

 

Reply to question 1781 recommended/

year, no students were allocated to the olice tat one

KJ ROLE (SOEG) Date: 8 .,‹- 18

GENERAL TH AFRICAN POLICE SERVICE

Reply to question 1781 approved/not approved

MINIST OF POLICE BH CELE, MP,

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