Questions and Replies
03 August 2018 - NW1937
Mulaudzi, Adv TE to ask the Minister of Small Business Development
(1)What (a) is the total number of incidents of sexual harassment that were reported to the human resources offices of (i) her department and (ii) entities reporting to her in (aa) 2016 and (bb) 2017 and (b) are the details of each incident that took place; (2) was each incident investigated; if not, why not in each case; if so, what were the outcomes of the investigation in each case?”
Reply:
(1)(a)(i) The Department of Small Business Development (DSBD)
(aa) 2016/17: Zero.
(bb) 2017/18: Zero.
(1)(a)(ii) Small Enterprise Development Agency (SEDA)
(aa) 2016/17: Zero.
(bb) 2017/18: Zero.
Small Enterprise Finance Agency (SEFA)
(aa) 2016/17: Zero
(bb) 2017/18: 1 incident reported in September 2017.
(1)(i)(b) DSBD: Not applicable.
(1)(ii)(b) SEDA: Not applicable.
SEFA: One alleged case of sexual harassment was lodged. SEFA has a documented process on how to deal with Sexual Harassment matters raised and reported by employees and investigations are in line with the guidelines of the Disciplinary Code and Grievance Procedures approved on 1 October 2016.
(2) DSBD: Not applicable.
SEDA: Not applicable.
SEFA: With regard to the alleged sexual harassment case reported, a due process as per the documented procedure was followed, namely, the investigation, suspension and ultimately employee leaving the employ of SEFA in 2017.
03 August 2018 - NW367
Majola, Mr TR to ask the Minister of Rural Development and Land Reform
(a) What is the total amount that was (i) budgeted for and (ii) spent on his private office (aa) in each of the past three financial years and (bb) since 1 April 2017 and (b) what was the (i) remuneration, (ii) salary level, (iii) job title, (iv) qualification and (v) job description of each employee appointed in his private office in each of the specified periods?
Reply:
(a)
(aa) |
(i) |
(ii) |
2015 / 16 |
R 22 381 000.00 |
R 22 354 000.00 |
2016 / 17 |
R 24 497 000.00 |
R 24 497 000.00 |
(bb) |
(i) |
(ii) |
2017 / 18 |
* R 22 457 000.00 |
* R 22 457 000.00 |
* Reflected until 31 March 2018.
(b)(i),(ii),(iii),(iv),(v) Given the Department’s responsibility in terms of Section 14 of the Constitution which protects the applicant’s right to privacy, the Department is unable to share the details as requested above. The Department however does acknowledge the requirements stipulated in section 195 of the Constitution stating that the state institutions are accountable to Parliament.
02 August 2018 - NW1043
Van Dyk, Ms V to ask the Minister of Public Enterprises
Who appointed (a) Mrs Matseke, (b) Mr Trevern Haasbroek, (c) Ms McMaster, (d) Mr Tshediso Matona and (e) Mr Bansi for their positions on the Alexkor Board?
Reply:
(a), (b), (d) and (e) Mrs Matseke, together with Messrs Haasbroek, Matona and Bansi were four of six new Non-Executive Directors (NEDs) appointed to the Board of Alexkor at a Special General Meeting (SGM) held on 14 August 2015, by former Minister of Public Enterprises, Ms Lynne Brown. The appointments were done in accordance with clause 13.2 of the Alexkor Memorandum of Incorporation (MOI) which provides that the Shareholder (the Minister of Public Enterprises) shall appoint the Directors of the Company from time to time and in so doing shall endeavour to ensure that the Board shall be appropriately balanced in terms of executive and non-executive Directors, with the majority being non-executive, and shall be representative of gender and race demographics, on the grounds of their collective knowledge, experience and appropriate skills.
Furthermore, the appointments were made in terms of clause 13.11 of the Alexkor MOI which provides for the rotation of Directors and the filling of vacancies on the Alexkor Board. The former Alexkor Board was rotated at the Annual General Meeting held on 14 August 2015, with the exception of Ms Z Ntlangula and Dr R Paul who were re-appointed to the Board at the SGM of 14 August 2015.
Ms Matseke was appointed as Chairperson and NED of the Board, while Messrs Haasbroek, Matona and Bansi were appointed as NEDs with effect from 14 August 2015, for a period of three years, subject to annual review by the Minister of Public Enterprises.
(c) Ms McMaster was not appointed as a Director to the Alexkor Board.
02 August 2018 - NW2144
Mkhaliphi, Ms HO to ask the Minister of Public Enterprises
(a) What are the details of his plan to deal with the problems regarding the coal independent power producers (IPPs) for Eskom, in particular the fact that Eskom (i) will have to close certain of its own coal plants early to meet the offtake requirements of the coal IPPs, and even earlier in a low greenhouse gas emission scenario and (ii) will be faced with having to sell electricity at very high prices in circumstances where more and more electricity consumers are defecting from the grid and (b) what steps does he intend to take to mitigate the impact on Eskom?
Reply:
According to the information received from Eskom
BACKGROUND
Eskom has not approved the signing of the coal independent power producers (IPPs) agreements. No approval nor instruction has been given by the Department of Public Enterprises to Eskom to sign such agreements.
Eskom understands that all future IPP programmes are on hold until such time as the Integrate Resource Plan (IRP) has been concluded. Eskom provided these IPPs with budget quotations for connection to the grid as is required by the Eskom transmission license, but has made no other allowances for these IPPs in the Eskom production plans and price applications.
(a)(i)(ii)
The impact of new capacity as well as the low greenhouse gas emissions scenario on the electricity system and the Eskom generators must be considered in the development of the IRP. The IRP also considers price impacts.
Eskom will provide comments on the IRP when it is given the opportunity to do so, and any impact on Eskom’s generators, costs and prices to consumers will be addressed in these comments.
(b)
Government together with Eskom and other key stakeholders are in the process of evaluating the socio-economic costs of decommissioning of mines that have reached their end of life. A transitional plan will be developed that will support the integrated Resources Plan (IRP).
02 August 2018 - NW2145
Ntlangwini, Ms EN to ask the Minister of Public Enterprises
(1) With reference to the hearings hosted by the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) for the coal independent power producer (IPP) generation licence applications, where Eskom indicated that it did not support the coal IPPs and warned of the harm that the coal IPPs would cause for Eskom (details furnished), (a) does Eskom intend to sign the power purchase agreements with the coal IPPs; if not, at what stage will the specified requirements be assessed; if so, (2) has Eskom ensured that the Regulation 9 requirements of the New Generation Regulations, 2011, have been met, including that the power purchase agreements would be value for money; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
According to the information received from Eskom
(1)
Eskom understands that all future IPP programmes are on hold until such time as the Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) has been concluded.
(1)(a)
Eskom is obliged to implement Government Policy. Should Government instruct Eskom to continue with this programme Eskom will engage on the impact on Eskom and its requirements for the programme.
(2)
Eskom has not agreed to sign the IPP contracts and therefore the Regulation 9 requirements were not assessed by Eskom.
Should Government instruct Eskom to continue with this IPP programme, Eskom will then assess the Power Purchase Agreements against the Regulation 9 requirements of the New Generation Regulations 2011. A matter which requires further clarity and certainty is what constitutes a correct technical risk transfer to the new coal IPP in terms of Regulation 9 of the New Generation Regulations, 2011.
The full regulation document is attached.
02 August 2018 - NW1202
Kalyan, Ms SV to ask the Minister of Public Enterprises
Who nominated (a) (i) Mrs H B Matseke, (ii) Mr T Haasbroek, (iii) Ms McMaster and (iv) Mr T Matona for their positions as board members of the Alexkor SOC Ltd. Board and (b) Mr V Bansi for Acting Chief Executive Officer of Alexkor? NW 1296E
Reply:
(a) (i), (ii), and (iv) In terms of the Board appointment process, names of potential candidates for the database may be submitted through various means, including:
- Submission by the individual of his or her Curriculum Vitae;
- Nomination by another person; or
- Application or nomination to the annual advertisement to update the database.
From the records it would appear that there are no specific nominations by another person of Mrs Matseke (Chairperson) and Messrs Haasbroek, Matona and Bansi, respectively. These names came through the Ministry during the Board review process. They were appointed as Non-executive Directors (NEDs) of the Board of Alexkor by former Minister of Public Enterprises, Ms Lynne Brown, at a Special General Meeting held on 14 August 2015. The appointments (with the exception of Ms McMaster who was never appointed as a Director to the Alexkor Board), were done in accordance with clause 13.2 of the Alexkor Memorandum of Incorporation (MOI) which provides that the Shareholder (the Minister of Public Enterprises) shall appoint the Directors of the Company, as well as in accordance with terms 13.11 of the Alexkor MOI which provides for the rotation of Directors and the filling of vacancies on the Alexkor Board.
Ms Matseke was appointed as Chairperson and NED of the Board, while Messrs Haasbroek, Matona and Bansi, respectively were appointed as NEDs at the SGM with effect from 14 August 2015, for a period of three years, subject to annual review by the Minister.
(iii) Ms McMaster was not appointed as a Director to the Alexkor Board.
(b) Following the resignation of former Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Mr Percival (Percy) Khoza, during the Company’s restructuring process in February 2016, Mr Bansi was recommended by the Board and supported by the then Minister to Act as CEO and ex-officio Director of the Board of Alexkor on 1 March 2016, until such time that a permanent CEO was appointed by the Company. Mr Bansi subsequently submitted his resignation as Acting CEO, ex officio, to the Board effective 6 November 2017, before the new CEO took up office. At the time, Mr Bansi had indicated that he is not available for re-election as NED of the Board going forward.
02 August 2018 - NW1044
van Wyk, Ms A to ask the Minister of Public Enterprises
With reference to the annual reports of Alexkor which indicate that the specified company incurred expenditure amounting to R225 406 938.00 in the 2012-2017 financial years, what value has the company gained by this expenditure?
Reply:
The response is based on information received from Alexkor SOC Limited. The breakdown of the expenditure incurred for Alexkor’s Corporate Head Office amounting to R225 406 938.00 during the period 01 April 2012 to 31 March 2017 is detailed in the table below:
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SPEND CATEGORY: |
AMOUNT |
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1. Bursaries |
R 1 687 360 |
The amounts include Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives as well as bursaries awarded to learners in the field of mining, geology and environmental management |
2. Corporate Costs |
R 47 442 391 |
Salaries of employees and head office operational costs |
3. Mining Operations |
R 14 846 968 |
Alexkor SOC Limited was mining in Alexander Bay prior to the PSJV being established, in terms of the Deed of Settlement. Hence the mining operations cost of R14.8m. Related revenue against the Mining operating cost was R27.4m |
4. Town Maintenance |
R 85 988 049 |
The DoS directed that once the township had been established, the municipal engineering services are to be upgraded and Alexkor is to hand over the municipal services to the Alexander Bay Municipality; however, that has not yet occurred. Alexkor has assumed the responsibilities to maintain the Township of Alexander Bay as if they are a municipality. |
5. Discontinued Operations and Other |
R 9 735 795 |
The discontinued operating cost of R9.7 million relates to the cost of transferring the farming operations to the community. |
6. Environmental Management |
R 41 343 822 |
Implementation of Phase 1 of rehabilitation of historically disturbed areas
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7. Directors Remuneration |
R 24 362 554 |
Fees paid to directors serving on both Alexkor and Alexkor RMC PSJV boards |
TOTAL: |
R 225 406 938 |
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02 August 2018 - NW1204
Kalyan, Ms SV to ask the Minister of Public Enterprises
Whether complaints about certain persons namely Mr Bagus and Ms Kellerman, and also about the appointment of a certain company namely Scarlet Sky Investments were lodged with the Public Protector by a certain person namely Mr Duncan Korabie, and later withdrawn; if so, (2) whether one of the specified persons namely Ms Kellerman was thereafter appointed to do an internal investigation into the affairs of Alexkor; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what was the outcome? NW1298E
Reply:
REPONSE BASED ON INFORMATION RECEIVED FROM ALEXKOR SOC LIMITED:
(1) |
Alexkor were informed by Mr Korabie about the complaint he lodged to the Office of the Public Protector during 2015. The complaint was withdrawn by Mr Korabie subsequent to a meeting between DPE and the Alexkor-CPA during November 2015, to allow the Department to investigate the matter internally. The investigation was done by the ARC Committee of the PSJV and the outcomes have been communicated with the Department. |
(2) |
Alexkor is not aware that Ms Kellerman was appointed to investigate the internal matters of Alexkor SOC. However, Ms Kellerman, as Chief Legal Officer at the time was instructed by the then Board of Directors to institute the forensic investigation into allegations made against the then CEO, Mr Percy Khoza. SizweNtsalubaGobodo (SNG) was appointed as an independent entity to conduct the said forensic investigation. The technical nature of the irregularities were such that it was not obvious to the current Board whether it was appropriate, or not, to initiate any disciplinary action against the CEO. The Board subsequently commissioned Mkhabele Huntley Adekeye Inc. (MHA) to evaluate the SNG report in terms of the possible disciplinary actions available to Alexkor. The finding of Mkhabele Huntley Adekeye Inc was that the CEO took “a cavalier approach to financial management of the entity, which exposes the entity to risk”. The report continues that: “based on the evidence before us, we are of the view that the Accounting Authority has reasonable prospects of securing a dismissal at arbitration”. The Board considered the Mkhabele Huntley Adekeye Inc reports and decided that a “reasonable” prospect of a successful dismissal was insufficient to warrant further action. Furthermore, the Company had embarked on a restructuring process during which the CEO put himself forward for voluntary retrenchment, which offer the Board accepted, as a simpler and more cost-effective option to disciplinary action. |
02 August 2018 - NW955
Van Dyk, Ms V to ask the Minister of Public Enterprises
What was the process by which Mervyn Carstens was selected to take up the Alexkor Pooling and Sharing Joint Venture CEO position, specify (a) when the post was advertised, (b) who were the other candidates who applied, (c) who were the other candidates shortlisted or interviewed, (d) who was on the selection panel, and (e) what relevant qualifications Mr Carstens possesses?
Reply:
The response is based on information received from Alexkor SOC Limited.
According to Alexkor, Mr Carstens was appointed by the Board of Alexkor/PSJV following a recruitment process for the position in question. The process was as per the PSJV recruitment and selection process. |
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(a) |
The position was advertised in the Sunday Times on Sunday, 27 May 2012. |
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(b) |
The names of the candidates whom applied for this position have been disclosed to the Department. However, due to the confidential nature of this information, no further details will be disclosed. |
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(c) |
The names of the candidates shortlisted or interviewed have been disclosed to the Department. However, due to the confidential nature of this information, no further details will be disclosed. |
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(d) |
(i) |
Mr Reginald Muzariri |
Chairperson (at the time) |
(ii) |
Dr Roger Paul |
Member of the Board (at the time) |
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(iii) |
Prof Viola Makin |
Member of the Board (at the time) |
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(iv) |
Mr Craig Matthews |
Representing the RMC |
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(v) |
Mr Willem Diergaardt |
Representing the RMC |
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(vi) |
Mr Melvin Duckitt |
HR Manager (at the time) |
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(e) |
According to Alexkor, Mr Carstens’ qualifications: |
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(i) |
National Diploma : Human Resources (Vaal University of Technology) |
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(ii) |
Industrial Relations Development Programme (University of Stellenbosch). |
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(iii) |
The Member is reminded that the decision to appoint would jointly have been taken between Alexkor and the Richtersveld Mining Company (RMC) representatives on the Alexkor PSJV Board. The Board members who appointed Mr Carstens no longer serves on the Alexkor PSJV Board. The names for the selection panel are detailed in (d)(i) to (vi) above. Therefore, the current Alexkor PSJV Board is limited in terms of its understanding of the process that led to the appointment of Mr Carstens, which at face value seems to be a deviation from the qualification requirements of the position as advertised. However, the current Alexkor PSJV Board can confirm that Mr Carstens has acquitted himself in line with their expectations in running the PSJV operations. The 30 years’ experience that Mr Carstens has garnered in the industry seems to have stood him well. |
Minister: The Department is currently reviewing both the governance and operating model of Alexkor.
02 August 2018 - NW1221
Alberts, Mr ADW to ask the Minister of Public Enterprises
(1) With reference to the appointment of Regiments Capital as investment advisor to the Transnet Second Defined Benefit Fund (TSDBF), (a)(i) for what reason(s) did the specified company make payments to Trillion Capital Partners, (ii) what services were rendered in this regard and (iii) what total amount was paid and (b) why did the TSDBF’s Board of Trustees give a blank mandate to Regiments Capital as investment advisor to make investments according to its best judgement on behalf of the TSDBF without consulting the board of trustees; (2) Whether the trustees were authorised to take the specific decision to give such mandate to the company; if not, (3) Whether he has found that their decision was ultra vires; if so, on what legal grounds did they rely in order to take this decision; (4) (a) what are the names of the trustees who (i) voted in favour of the appointment of the company as investment advisor and (ii)(aa) are currently and/or (bb) were previously directors on the Transnet Board and (b) what role did the Transnet Board play in appointing Regiments Capital as the investment advisor of the TSDBF; (5) Whether he will make a statement on this matter? NW1317E
Reply:
This response is according to information received from the SOC:
(1)(a)(i) As per invoices received "Transaction Fees".
(1)(a)(ii) According to Regiments these payments were made for services rendered during the structuring of the transaction. It was found by
the TSDBF that no such fees were payable separately from the fee and cost structure agreed in the original investment management
mandate agreement and as such not allowed.
(1)(a)(iii) R 228millon.
(1)(b) The TSDBF Board of Trustees appointed Regiments Capital in terms of a detailed duly legal and approved investment agreement.
No blank mandate was given (supporting documents attached).
(2) The decision of the Trustees was in terms of the authority vested in terms of the Rules of the TSDBF.
(3) The decision of the Board of Trustees was not ultra vires but in terms of the authority vested in The Rules of the Fund.
(4)(a)(i) H Gazendam, Y Forbes, E Tshabalala,R Louw, V Naidoo,
C Fichardt, J Benwell, M Myburgh, J Grobler.
(4)(ii)(aa) No current directors of Transnet.
(4)(bb) H Gazendam,Y Forbes, E Tshabalala
(4)(b) The Transnet Board did not play any role in appointing Regiments
Capital as the investment advisor of the TSDBF.
(5) N/A
Minister: the dubious and problematic role of Regiments, Trillion and other entities in the state capture process will be investigated further by the respective SOC Boards – and presumably by the Zondo Commission.
01 August 2018 - NW2074
Horn, Mr W to ask the Minister of Justice and Correctional Services
What number of court applications or actions have been instituted against his department concerning (a) victim-offender dialogues and (b) the parole system in each of the past six years?
Reply:
a) The following are details of court applications instituted against the department concerning victim offender dialogues for the past six calendar years:
Period |
Total applications |
January-December 2012 |
0 |
January-December 2013 |
0 |
January-December 2014 |
1 |
January-December 2015 |
0 |
January-December 2016 |
1 |
January-December 2017 |
1 |
National Total |
3 |
b) The following are details of court applications instituted against the department concerning parole systems for the past six calendar years:
Period |
Total applications |
January-December 2012 |
8 |
January-December 2013 |
3 |
January-December 2014 |
10 |
January-December 2015 |
24 |
January-December 2016 |
88 |
January-December 2017 |
78 |
National Total |
211 |
01 August 2018 - NW2072
Breytenbach, Adv G to ask the Minister of Justice and Correctional Services
(1)What number of offenders are currently imprisoned by his department in each management area; (2) what number of (a) psychologists, (b) social workers and (c) criminologists are currently employed and/or used by his department in each management area; (3) what are the details of the current backlog in respect of reports awaited from (a) psychologists, (b) social workers, (c) criminologists and (d) victim-offender dialogues regarding persons serving (i) life sentences and (ii) other sentences?
Reply:
1. As on 15 June 2018:
NUMBER OF SENTENCED OFFENDERS PER MANAGEMENT AREA: 15 JUNE 2018 |
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Region |
Management Area |
Number of Sentenced Offenders |
Eastern Cape |
Amathole |
1763 |
East London |
3318 |
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Kirkwood |
1466 |
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Mthatha |
2646 |
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Sada |
2095 |
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St Albans |
4354 |
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Total |
15642 |
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Free State/ |
Colesberg |
682 |
Goedemoed |
1835 |
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Groenpunt |
3752 |
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Grootvlei |
4163 |
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Kimberly |
3219 |
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Bizza Makhate |
3069 |
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Upington |
925 |
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Total |
17645 |
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Region |
Management Area |
Number of Sentenced Offenders |
Gauteng |
Baviaanspoort |
2023 |
Boksburg |
2279 |
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Johannesburg |
4150 |
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Krugersdorp |
1643 |
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Leeuwkop |
4013 |
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Modderbee |
4022 |
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Kgoši Mampuru II |
5399 |
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Zonderwater |
2557 |
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Total |
26086 |
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KwaZulu/Natal |
Durban |
6026 |
Empangeni |
3398 |
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Glencoe |
889 |
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Kokstad |
1804 |
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Ncome |
2126 |
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Pietermaritzburg |
4853 |
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Waterval |
2485 |
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Total |
21581 |
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Limpopo/ |
Barberton |
3124 |
Bethal |
2020 |
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Belfast |
1559 |
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Polokwane |
1456 |
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Thohoyandou |
4838 |
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Klerksdorp |
1873 |
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Rooigrond |
1699 |
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Rustenburg |
1888 |
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Total |
18457 |
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Western Cape |
Allandale |
1283 |
Brandvlei |
1641 |
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Drakenstein |
1991 |
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Southern Cape |
1938 |
|
Goodwood |
730 |
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Overberg |
2145 |
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West Coast |
1605 |
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Pollsmoor |
2886 |
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Voorberg |
2531 |
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Breede River |
1622 |
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Total |
18372 |
(2)(a), (b) and (c)
OCCUPATION |
REGION |
MANAGEMENT AREA |
NATURE OF APPOINTMENT |
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CONTRACT |
PERMANENT |
TOTAL |
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a) Psychologists |
Eastern Cape |
East London |
2 |
2 |
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Kirkwood |
1 |
1 |
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Middledrift |
1 |
1 |
2 |
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Sada |
1 |
1 |
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ST Albans |
2 |
4 |
6 |
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Free State and Northern Cape |
Goedemoed |
1 |
1 |
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Groenpunt |
1 |
1 |
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Grootvlei |
2 |
2 |
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Kimberly |
1 |
1 |
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Kroonstad |
1 |
1 |
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Upington |
1 |
1 |
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Gauteng |
Baviaanspoort |
1 |
2 |
3 |
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Boksburg |
4 |
4 |
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Johannesburg |
5 |
5 |
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Kgosi Mampuru II |
1 |
8 |
9 |
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Krugersdorp |
2 |
2 |
4 |
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Leeuwkop |
3 |
5 |
8 |
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Modderbee |
2 |
2 |
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Zonderwater |
2 |
2 |
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Head Office |
CDC Incarcerations & Corrections |
1 |
1 |
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Kwazulu-Natal |
Durban |
3 |
3 |
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Empangeni |
1 |
1 |
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Kokstad |
1 |
1 |
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Ncome |
1 |
1 |
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Pietermaritzburg |
1 |
3 |
4 |
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Limpopo, Mpumalanga and North West |
Barberton |
2 |
2 |
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Klerksdorp |
1 |
1 |
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Rooigrond |
1 |
1 |
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Rustenburg |
1 |
1 |
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Thohoyandou |
2 |
2 |
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Witbank |
1 |
1 |
2 |
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Western Cape |
Allandale |
2 |
1 |
3 |
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Brandvlei |
2 |
2 |
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Breede Rivier |
1 |
2 |
3 |
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Drakenstein |
1 |
2 |
3 |
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George |
1 |
2 |
3 |
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Goodwood |
2 |
2 |
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Helderstroom |
1 |
1 |
2 |
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Malmesbury |
1 |
2 |
3 |
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Pollsmoor |
1 |
4 |
5 |
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Voorberg |
2 |
1 |
3 |
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b) Social Workers |
Eastern Cape |
East London |
2 |
15 |
17 |
Kirkwood |
1 |
7 |
8 |
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Middledrift |
1 |
11 |
12 |
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Sada |
1 |
19 |
20 |
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ST Albans |
1 |
21 |
22 |
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Umtata |
1 |
17 |
18 |
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Free State and Northern Cape |
Colesberg |
1 |
5 |
6 |
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Goedemoed |
1 |
5 |
6 |
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Groenpunt |
1 |
16 |
17 |
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Grootvlei |
10 |
10 |
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Kimberly |
1 |
17 |
18 |
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Kroonstad |
3 |
14 |
17 |
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Upington |
2 |
7 |
9 |
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Gauteng |
Baviaanspoort |
9 |
9 |
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Boksburg |
2 |
16 |
18 |
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Johannesburg |
2 |
20 |
22 |
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Kgosi Mampuru II |
1 |
21 |
22 |
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Krugersdorp |
1 |
8 |
9 |
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Leeuwkop |
14 |
14 |
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Modderbee |
14 |
14 |
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Zonderwater |
1 |
14 |
15 |
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Head Office |
CDC: Incarcerations & Corrections |
7 |
7 |
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Kwazulu-Natal |
RC KZN |
1 |
1 |
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Durban |
1 |
30 |
31 |
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Empangeni |
1 |
12 |
13 |
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Glencoe |
1 |
5 |
6 |
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Kokstad |
1 |
13 |
14 |
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Ncome |
9 |
9 |
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Pietermaritzburg |
19 |
19 |
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Waterval |
1 |
16 |
17 |
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Limpopo, Mpumalanga and North West |
Barberton |
1 |
9 |
10 |
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Bethal |
1 |
12 |
13 |
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Klerksdorp |
1 |
10 |
11 |
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Polokwane |
3 |
8 |
11 |
||
Rooigrond |
1 |
12 |
13 |
||
Rustenburg |
1 |
12 |
13 |
||
Thohoyandou |
2 |
11 |
13 |
||
Witbank |
1 |
11 |
12 |
||
Western Cape |
Allandale |
1 |
10 |
11 |
|
Brandvlei |
13 |
13 |
|||
Breede Rivier |
12 |
12 |
|||
Drakenstein |
13 |
13 |
|||
George |
2 |
16 |
18 |
||
Goodwood |
1 |
5 |
6 |
||
Helderstroom |
1 |
10 |
11 |
||
Malmesbury |
1 |
11 |
12 |
||
Pollsmoor |
2 |
18 |
20 |
||
Voorberg |
1 |
14 |
15 |
||
(c) |
n/a |
0 |
|||
GRAND TOTAL |
70 |
682 |
752 |
(3)(a), (b), (c) and (d) (i) and (ii)
The Admission and Release System was not configured to reflect the requested information. The information is therefore unfortunately not readily available.
01 August 2018 - NW2071
Breytenbach, Adv G to ask the Minister of Justice and Correctional Services
(1)What number of times did the parole boards of each management area meet (a) in each of the past six calendar years and (b) since 1 January 2018; (2) what number of parole applications of persons serving (a) life sentences and (b) other sentences were denied in each management area in each specified calendar year due to (i) files that were not properly compiled by the relevant Case Management Committee, (ii) programmes required by the Correctional Supervision Plan that were not completed in time and/or (iii) reports that expired before the parole boards could consider them; (3) what number of (a) cases were instituted against his department in each management area for delays in the processing of parole applications in each specified calendar year and (b) prisoners were represented in each case? NW2225E
Reply:
(1) Parole Boards have been appointed on a permanent basis at all management areas and schedule sitting continuously in order to deal with cases received from Case Management Committees. Currently there are 52 Parole Boards in the country and each Parole Board determines the frequency and number of sittings according to their operational requirements. Unfortunately, the detail as requested is not centrally available.
(2) (a)(b) (i) and (ii)(iii)
The Admission and Release System (A&R System) was not configured to provide the requested information and it is therefore unfortunately not readily available. However, the Department of Correctional Services is developing and piloting an Integrated Inmate Management System (IIMS) that will replace the A&R System. This will, among others, enable the DCS to manage the admission and release of offenders in an integrated manner.
It is important to note that a quality control mechanism has been implemented by Heads of Centres to ensure that profile reports submitted to Parole Boards comply with the required standards and that files which do not comply are corrected before reaching the Parole Boards. This includes a progress report on the Correctional
Sentence Plan as well as ensuring that reports from professionals are not older than 2 years.
(3)(a)(b) See Annexure 1.
01 August 2018 - NW1752
Breytenbach, Adv G to ask the Minister of Justice and Correctional Services
What number of (a) parole applications for inmates serving (i) life sentences and (ii) other sentences became due for consideration in each year since 1 January 2004, (b) the specified applications for parole that became due were considered by parole boards in each case in each specified year, (c) the specified parole applications considered by the parole boards were sent to the Minister of Justice in each specified year and (d) the specified parole applications sent to the Minister of Justice were granted in each year?
Reply:
(a)(i): The statistics of 01 January 2004 are not readily available because there was no system in place to record information. Manual count will have to take place and this will take time. For the purpose of this question (a)(i) our statistics will commence from 2011. A hand system was implemented to manage the offenders sentenced to Life imprisonment as the Admission and Release System (A&R System) of the Department was not configured to provide necessary information to manage caseloads.
Offenders sentenced to life imprisonment due for consideration: |
|
Qualifying Year |
Total expected |
2006 |
93 |
2007 |
108 |
2008 |
82 |
2009 |
78 |
2010 |
115 |
2011 |
617 |
2012 |
661 |
2013 |
856 |
2014 |
932 |
2015 |
930 |
2016 |
566 |
Total |
5038 |
(a)(ii): The Admission and Release System (A&R System) of the Department was not configured to provide information on determinate sentences however, the Department of Correctional Services is developing and piloting an Integrated Inmate Management System (IIMS) that will replace the A & R System. This will, among others, enable the DCS to manage the admission and release of offenders in an integrated manner.
(b): The following statistics of offenders sentenced to life imprisonment were manually kept by the Department.
Applications considered by Parole Boards |
|
2011 |
420 |
2012 |
104 |
2013 |
172 |
2014 |
285 |
2015 |
252 |
2016 |
419 |
2017 |
1391 |
2018 |
915 |
Total |
3958 |
(c): Offenders sentenced to life imprisonment considered by the Parole Boards and forwarded for Minister’s attention:
Applications considered by Parole Board and forwarded to Minister:
|
|
2011 |
397 |
2012 |
68 |
2013 |
164 |
2014 |
243 |
2015 |
202 |
2016 |
162 |
2017 |
1336 |
2018 |
817 |
Total |
3389 |
(d): The below statistics indicate that since this Administration came into office there has been a sharp increase in both the number of profiles considered and the number of inmates released on parole. We attribute this success to various interventions that we put in place to ensure that as many as possible offenders who qualify to be considered are indeed considered.
Parole granted by Minister to offenders sentenced to life imprisonment: |
|
2011 |
130 |
2012 |
35 |
2013 |
43 |
2014 |
81 |
2015 |
157 |
2016 |
99 |
2017 |
256 |
2018 |
120 |
Total |
921 |
01 August 2018 - NW2073
Breytenbach, Adv G to ask the Minister of Justice and Correctional Services
(1)Whether his department’s victim-offender dialogue programme is a prerequisite for parole applications to be considered; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, how much weight is given to the victim-offender dialogues when parole applications are considered; (2) what number of (a) further profile dates decisions did he take recommending that a victim-offender dialogue be completed (i) in each of the past six calendar years and (ii) since 1 January 2018, (b) parole applications for persons serving (i) life sentences and (ii) other sentences were granted without a victim-offender dialogue in each year and (c)(i) his department’s officials and (ii) other organisation were available in each management area in each of the specified years to facilitate victim-offender dialogues?
Reply:
1.Victim-offender-dialogue programme is not a prerequisite for consideration of offenders on parole. However it is a crucial element in the rehabilitation process to ensure effective social reintegration with more involvement by victims, families and communities.
(2) (a)(i)(ii) (b)(i)(ii)
The current Admission and Release System (A&R) is outdated and the Department of Correctional Services is developing and piloting an Integrated Inmate Management System (IIMS) that will replace the A & R System. This will, amongst others, enable the DCS to manage the admission and release of offenders in an integrated manner. The A & R System was not configured to reflect the requested information and it is therefore unfortunately not readily available.
(2) (c)(i)(ii)
The department has always used its professionals Social Workers, Psychologist Chaplains and even the external partners to facilitate the Victim-Offender Dialogue (VOD) anytime it is required. VOD forums have been established in management areas to facilitate these VODs. Lastly Social Auxiliary Workers have been contracted from 2015 to assist in the implementation of Restorative Justice (VOM/VOD).
31 July 2018 - NW1665
Majola, Mr TR to ask the Minister of Small Business Development
What number of cases relating to the Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities Act, Act 12 of 2004, as amended, have been referred to the (i) SA Police Service (SAPS) and (ii) Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI) by (aa) her department and (bb) each entity reporting to her for further investigation since the Act was assented to and (b) what number of the specified cases have (i) been investigated by SAPS and DPCI, (ii) been followed up by the respective accounting officers and (iii) resulted in a conviction in each specified financial year since 2004?”
Reply:
The Department of Small Business and Development Business Development (DSBD)
(i)(aa) None. The investigations did not conclude recommendations for criminal prosecution.
(ii)(aa) None.
(b)(i) Not applicable.
(b)(ii) Not applicable.
(b)(iii) Not applicable.
The Small Enterprise Development Agency (SEDA)
(i)(bb) Two (2) cases were reported to the South African Police Service (SAPS). There are additional two (2) cases that management still needs to implement the recommendations and open criminal cases with the SAPS.
(ii)(bb) None.
(b)(i) With regard to the two (2) cases reported to the SAPS, internal investigations concluded and recommendations have been given to management for implementation and improvement of the control environment. Further investigations are continuing with the SAPS.
(b)(ii) Refer to (b)(i).
(b)(iii) Refer to (b)(i).
The Small Enterprise Finance Agency (SEFA)
(i)(bb) Eight (8) Criminal cases of fraud have been opened by SEFA since its establishment in April 2012. These have been opened with the SAPS and investigated by the Commercial Crimes Unit.
(ii)(bb) None.
(b)(i) Eight (8) Criminal cases of fraud have been opened by SEFA.
(b)(ii) On-going follow-up is done with the Commercial Crimes Unit through SEFA’s Internal Audit Department.
(b)(iii) To date, there have been no convictions in relation to the cases opened.
30 July 2018 - NW1474
Schmidt, Adv H to ask the Minister of Labour
(1) Whether , with reference to the reply of the President, Mr CM Ramaphosa ,to the debate on the State of the Nation Address on the 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) of the lifestyle audit, (ii) name of the person undergoing the audit, (iii) auditing firm conducting the audit and (iv) outcome of the audit ; (2) (whether she will furnish Adv. HC Schmidt with copies of the lifestyle audit reports?
Reply:
Government Policy prohibits Government Officials from doing business with the Government.
The Public Service Commission is responsible to investigate whether that is happening. Therefore the Honourable Member should refer the matter accordingly.
30 July 2018 - NW1545
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) 31 December 2002, (vi) 31 December 2004 and (vii) 31 December 2006?
Reply:
(a) The total number of firearms that are currently registered in the Central Firearm Register (CFR), is 5 567 706.
(b)(i) to (v) The requested data is not available for the period, 1994 to 2002. Prior to 1994, South Africa was divided into different states, namely South Africa, Transkei, Bophuthatswana, Venda and Ciskei. All these territories had their own separate firearm registration systems. In South Africa, the firearm licencing process was the responsibility of the Department of Home Affairs (DHA), up until 1994.
After the assumption of the firearm licencing process, by the South African Police Service (SAPS), in 1994, a new system called the Firearm Register System, was introduced. However, information received from the DHA was in a form of a spreadsheet, called a "data dump" and there was no application linked to a specific firearm. Therefore, the current Enhanced Firearm Register System (EFRS), does not contain records for the period, 1994 to 2002.
(b)(vi) The total number of firearms that were registered in the CFR, as at 31 December 2004, was 3 237 987.
(b)(vii) The total number of firearms that were registered in the CFR, as at 31 December 2006, was 3 352 728.
Reply to question 1545 recommended
GENERAL NATIONAL COMMISSIONER: SOUTH AFRICAN POLICE SERVICE
KJ SITOLE (SOEG)
Date:
Reply to question 1545 approved
MINISTER OF POLICE
BH CELE, MP
Date: 27/07/2018
30 July 2018 - NW2177
Thembekwayo, Dr S to ask the Minister of Health
Whether his department is planning to build any new (a) clinics and/or (b) hospitals; if not, why not; if so, (i) where will each clinic and/or hospital be built, (ii) by what date will each be completed and (iii) what is the budget to be allocation for each clinic and/or hospital that will be constructed?
Reply:
Please refer to the attached Annexure 1 for details in this regard.
END.
30 July 2018 - NW1620
Kopane, Ms SP to ask the Minister of Health
What (a) is the name of each (i) clinic, (ii) hospital and (iii) community health centre in each province that is earmarked for refurbishment and/or revitalisation in the 2018-21 Medium-Term Expenditure Framework, (b) are the details of any new medical equipment that will be procured and (c) are the relevant details of the upgrades in each case?
Reply:
The attached Annexure 1 reflects the details in this regard.
END.
30 July 2018 - NW993
Mazzone, Ms NW to ask the Minister of Public Works
How much land does (a) his department and (b) the entities reporting to him (i) own, (ii) have exclusive rights to and/or (iii) lease from the State to (aa) use and/or (bb) occupy?
Reply:
(a) (i) and (ii)
The National Department of Public Works (NDPW) has got 29 322 land parcels in its custodianship as at 31 March 2017 (as per the number of immovable assets disclosed for the 2016/17 financial year, in terms of the State Land Disposal Act, 1961 (Act No. 48 of 1961) and the Government Immovable Asset Management Act of, 2007 (Act No. 19 of 2007)).This implies that NDPW has exclusive rights over these land parcels.
(iii) (aa) and (bb)
In terms of the protocol applied by the NDPW, all property that is not owned by the Department is occupied by virtue of a lease agreement with a third party that owns the property. In this regard, the NDPW leases a total of 215 properties from other State organs in the various spheres of Government, as listed below:
- Government departments (both national and provincial): 18
- District and Local Municipalities: 159
- Metropolitan Municipalities: 38
All the properties are occupied and used by various client departments of the NDPW.
(b)
IN RESPECT OF THE ENTITIES REPORTING TO THE MINISTER OF PUBLIC WORKS:
Entity Name |
Own |
(ii) have exclusive rights to |
(iii) lease from the State (aa) |
(iii)(bb) |
Agrément South Africa (ASA) |
None |
Lease agreement with the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), lease the whole second floor of Building 17B, CSIR Campus, two offices on the ground floor of Building 17B, CSIR Campus, and the test site. |
Lease agreement with the CSIR, to lease the whole second floor of Building 17B, CSIR Campus, including two offices on the ground floor of Building 17B, CSIR Campus, and the test site. |
Agrément South Africa as per the signed lease agreement on 21 February 2018, with the CSIR, lease the whole second floor of Building 17B, CSIR Campus, two offices on the ground floor of Building 17B, CSIR Campus, and the test site. Plans and lease agreements are available on request. |
Council for the Built Environment (CBE) |
None |
None |
None |
None |
Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) |
None |
None |
Lease their Head Office and Gauteng Provincial Office from the South African Bureau of Standards, an entity of the Department of Trade and Industry. |
Occupy premises provided by the Provincial Department Public Works in each province (Mpumalanga/ Nelspruit, Limpopo/ Polokwane, North West/ Mahikeng, Free State/ Bloemfontein, KwaZulu-Natal/ Durban, Eastern Cape/ Bhisho, Western Cape/ Cape Town and Northern Cape/ Kimberley). |
Independent Development Trust (IDT) |
Head office Pretoria 6000 sqm Building |
None |
None |
None |
30 July 2018 - NW2176
Thembekwayo, Dr S to ask the Minister of Health
Whether his department is building any new (a) clinics and/or (b) hospitals; if so, (i) where will each clinic and/or hospital be built, (ii) by what date will each be completed and (iii) what will be the budget allocation for each planned clinic and/or hospital?
Reply:
Please refer to the attached Annexure 1 for the response to the question.
END.
30 July 2018 - NW1819
Cassim, Mr Y to ask the Minister of Health
(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:
(1) I took a total of 49 international trips in the past five financial years.
a) I travelled with my spouse, Mrs TD Motsoaledi on four of the 49 trips mentioned above. One of these four trips was a fully sponsored trip by the host.
b) None
The table below presents a summary of the trips on which I was accompanied by my spouse.
Purpose of trip |
Destination |
Total Cost to Dept |
Breakdown of cost |
|
Air ticket |
Daily allowance |
|||
2013 International Symposium for Design and Health |
Doha, State of Qatar |
None, the trip was fully paid for by the hosts who invited me to to attend the Symposium |
R63 381-00 |
R6 352-00 |
Celebration of Diplomatic relations between China and SA World Economic Forum Annual meeting of the New Champions 2014 |
Tiajin, People's Republic of China |
R57 340-47 |
R51 496-00 |
R5 844-47 |
4th meeting of the BRICS Health Ministers |
Brasilia, Brazil |
R74 038-20 |
R69 537-39 |
R4 500-81 |
Stop TB Partnership Board retreat, meeting and other activities |
Paris, France |
R71 758-58 |
R64 996-72 |
R6 761-86 |
TOTAL |
R203,137.25 |
(2) Yes, each of the specified trips were approved by the President in terms of the provisions of Section1, Annexure A of the Ministerial Handbook.
END.
30 July 2018 - NW1224
Groenewald, Dr PJ to ask the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs
(1)With reference to the reply to question 2435 on 13 November 2017, whether his department has received the information; if not, (a) why not and (b) by what date will the information actually be available; if so, what number of tribal chiefs is currently recognised by the Government as traditional leaders; (2) what amount has each specified tribal chief received in remuneration in each year since 1 January 2012; (3) (a) what (i) movable and (ii) immovable benefits did each specified tribal chief reveived in each specified year and (b) what did the costs amount to in each case; (4) whether he will make a statement on the matter?
Reply:
The Honourable Member is requested to note that the Department has not received the said information from provinces. However, a reminder to submit the outstanding information on movable and immovable benefits with the associated costs that each senior traditional leader and king received was forwarded to the Kwa-Zulu Natal, Limpopo and Mpumalanga Provinces. The information will be provided to the Honourable Member as soon as it becomes available.
30 July 2018 - NW1313
Groenewald, Dr PJ to ask the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs
(1) Whether, with reference to the reply to question 3725 on 15 December 2017, his department has received the information; if not, (a) why not and (b) on what date the information will be available; if so, (2) what number of dwellings in the Lehurutshe area in North West currently (a) have running water, (b) have flush toilets and (c) still have pit toilets; (3) what steps does his department take in order to improve the conditions of residents in the specified area; (4) Whether he will make a statement on the matter?
Reply:
The information requested by the Honourable Member is not readily available in the Department. However, the Department has engaged the Municipality to obtain the relevant information. The information will be submitted to the Honourable Member as soon as it is available.
30 July 2018 - NW1920
Thembekwayo, Dr S to ask the Minister of Health
(1)What (a) is the total number of incidents of sexual harassment that were reported to the human resources offices of entities reporting to him in (i) 2016 and (ii) 2017 and (b) are the details of each incident that took place; (2) was each incident investigated; if not, why not in each case; if so, what were the outcomes of the investigation in each case?
Reply:
Entity |
(1)(a) |
(b) |
(2) |
|
National Health Laboratory Service |
(i) 2016 |
1 |
The case involves a male supervisor who gave a lift to one of the junior female staff members after they had completed their shift. The supervisor was alleged to have made inappropriate comments to the lady colleague and also wanted to touch her inappropriately. The matter was reported and the supervisor was subsequently charged and dismissed. He then referred his matter to the CCMA for adjudication. The CCMA ruled in his favour and the NHLS applied to the Labour Court to have the matter reviewed and set aside. |
After the matter was reported there was an investigation conducted which led to the conclusion that there was a case to be answered hence the supervisor was charged and dismissed from the NHLS. |
(ii) 2017 |
1 |
The case involves a senior manager who is alleged to have shown two junior staff members an inappropriate explicit picture of a pornographic nature. The manager concerned was charged and subjected to a disciplinary enquiry and the matter is still ongoing. |
The Matter was investigated and also referred to a disciplinary enquiry as a result of the recommendation from the investigation. This was after prima facie evidence was unearthed. |
|
Council Medical Schemes |
(i) 2016 |
None |
None |
None |
(ii) 2017 |
None |
None |
None |
|
Office of Health Standards Compliance |
(i) 2016 |
None |
None |
None |
(ii) 2017 |
None |
None |
None |
|
South African Medical Research Council |
(i) 2016 |
None |
None |
None |
(ii) 2017 |
None |
None |
None |
END.
30 July 2018 - NW1225
Groenewald, Dr PJ to ask the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs
(1)With reference to the reply to question 2434 on 13 November 2017, whether his department has received the information; if not, (a) why not and (b) by what date will the information be available; if so, (i) what number of kings is currently recognised by the Government as traditional leaders, what is the name of (i) each king and (iii) over which tribe does each specified senior traditional leader rules; (2) what amount has each specified tribal chief received in remuneration in each year since 1 January 2012; (3) (a) what (i) movable and (ii) immovable benefits each specified senior traditional leader received in each specified year and (b) what was the costs amount to in each case; (4) whether he will make a statement on the matter?
Reply:
The Honourable Member is requested to note that the Department has not received the said information from provinces. However, a reminder to submit the outstanding information on movable and immovable benefits with the associated costs that each senior traditional leader and king received was forwarded to the Kwa-Zulu Natal, Limpopo and Mpumalanga Provinces. The information will be provided to the Honourable Member as soon as it becomes available.
30 July 2018 - NW1452
Bara, Mr M R to ask the Minister of Labour
With reference to her reply to question 2167 on 31 October 2016, (a) what was the outcome of the inspection at the Edleen Primary School in Kempton Park, Gauteng, that was scheduled to take place on 30 November 2016 and (b) what defects had been
Reply:
a) Leaking roof, which was subsequently repaired.
30 July 2018 - NW1622
Kopane, Ms SP to ask the Minister of Health
(1)What (a)(i) are the details of the methodology used by his department to assess the 3 400 public healthcare facilities to determine their functionality, (ii) is the total number of assessors who were involved, (b) criteria were used to identify each facility and (c) are the details of the outcome of the assessment; (2) whether any consultants were used to conduct the assessment; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
1. (a) (i) The functionality of the 3480 public health facilities are assessed using the Ideal Clinic Realisation and Maintenance Tool developed by the department of health as part of the Operation Phakisa Ideal Clinic Laboratory. In preparation for the introduction of National Health Insurance (NHI), the Ideal Clinic programme is setting in place a systematic approach to transform all PHC facilities to meet national standards when inspected by the Office of Health Standards Compliance (OHSC). The National Health Amendment Act (12 of 2013) mandates the OHSC to protect and promote the health and safety of health service users through monitoring and enforcing compliance with prescribed norms and standards[1]. The Ideal Clinic programme is the NDoH’s internal mechanism for ensuring PHC facilities’ compliance with these norms and standards in order to satisfy the needs of South African communities.
A dashboard, using the standard traffic-light colours, was developed. The figure below depicts the arrangement of 32 sub-components under 10 components. The 32 sub-components are further subdivided into 206 elements. The number of elements change on an annual basis as the national team receive feedback from clinical staff and managers on clinic and district level about how to improve the framework. Elements are assigned a green colour when they are fully functional, an orange colour if they are partially functional and corrective actions are under way, and a red colour if the element is absent or non-functional.
The elements are assigned a vital, essential or important weight in line with the definitions below.
The table below indicates the scores required per element weight.
Weights |
Silver |
Gold |
Platinum |
Vital (10 elements) |
90% |
100% |
100% |
Essential (86 elements) |
70% |
80% |
90% |
Important (110 elements) |
68% |
78% |
89% |
AVERAGE |
70%-79% |
80%-89% |
90%-100% |
The Ideal Clinic Realisation and Maintenance (ICRM) Programme follows the PLAN, DO STUDY, Act (PDSA) cycle. The first large scale planning took place in October and November 2014. This in-depth planning in a laboratory setting called “Operation Phakisa Ideal Clinic Lab” resulted in a comprehensive implementation plan. The cycle starts with status determinations by PHC facility managers(April to June) and a re-planning session in May. This is followed by the correction of weaknesses (turning red and orange elements green during July to October). In November district peer reviews are done.
Peer review results are immediately captured on the web based ICRM monitoring software tool for the purpose of result analyses (Study). District scale-up teams then assist clinic managers and staff to turn the remaining orange and red elements to green (December to February). In March peer review updates are done to determine achievement for the financial year. The NDoH receives continuous feedback from managers and staff at provincial, district and facility level about changes required to guidelines, standard operating procedures and systems processes that currently cause bottlenecks. The results are used to plan the implementation for the next year. Planning for the following year includes amendments to the framework resulting in a subsequent version.
(ii) Professionals who do the status determinations through peer reviews are from South Africa's 52 health districts. Every year, since the implementation of the programme, 196 professionals are orientated to do the peer reviews.
(b) In the beginning of each financial year since 2015/2016 to date all fixed primary health care facilities in the country are subjected to status determination (assessment) exercise;
(c) The details of the outcome of the assessment from 2015/2016 to 2017/2018 is as follows
District/ Metro |
Total Facilities |
2015/16 Ideal Clinics |
2016/17 Ideal Clinics |
No clinics from 2015 to 2017 that remained Ideal in 2017/18 |
2017/18 Ideal Clinics |
Total Ideal Clinics |
% Ideal Clinics |
Eastern Cape |
771 |
14 |
128 |
93 |
64 |
157 |
20.4 |
Free State |
221 |
22 |
49 |
75 |
39 |
114 |
51.6 |
Gauteng |
367 |
89 |
133 |
200 |
91 |
291 |
79.3 |
KwaZulu-Natal |
600 |
141 |
204 |
303 |
80 |
383 |
63.8 |
Limpopo |
477 |
27 |
42 |
49 |
72 |
121 |
25.4 |
Mpumalanga |
288 |
19 |
46 |
46 |
41 |
87 |
30.2 |
North West |
314 |
7 |
86 |
75 |
46 |
121 |
38.5 |
Northern Cape |
164 |
3 |
62 |
58 |
31 |
89 |
54.3 |
Western Cape |
275 |
36 |
34 |
110 |
144 |
52.4 |
|
South Africa |
3,477 |
322 |
786 |
933 |
574 |
1507 |
43.3 |
(2) The department does not use consultants for this task. District quality assurance and supervisory staff are formed into a team to do peer reviews.
END.
Republic of South Africa.National Health Amendment Act (12 of 2013). Cape Town: Government Gazette No. 367, 24 July 2013. ↑
30 July 2018 - NW1748
Steyn, Ms A to ask the Minister of Health
(1)In the aftermath of his department’s response to the listeriosis outbreak, (a) what kind of regulatory measures is his department considering in order to ensure food health and safety, (b) what sort of consultations has his department had with the various industries in relation to the listeriosis outbreak and (c)(i) who was consulted and (ii) what information was obtained during these consultations; (2) (a) when will proposed guidelines on levels of Listeria monocytogenes be published to serve as minimum standard for the industry and (b) will the standards apply only to the meat processing industry or will they be applicable across all food categories and their related value chains; (3) whether any interim guidelines or an interim protocol for the food sector on Listeria levels will be published so that industry is clear on what basis they can operate; if not, will the industry continue to operate on 100 cfus per gram in a 25 g sample, as is currently the practice; (4) what are the acceptable levels of Listeria monocytogenes that he has considered; (5) (a) what is his policy position on the establishment of an independent food health and safety agency to align all areas of food handling and manufacturing regulation and (b) what action will he take to support the existence of such an agency?
Reply:
1. (a) The confirmed source of the Listeriosis outbreak, immediately triggered Regulation 4(b) in the Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point System (HACC) Regulations (R908 of 2003) which requires the mandatory application of the Hazard analysis and Critical Control Point system, audited by the South African National Accreditation System (SANAS) accredited certifying bodies.
The review of the National Health Act, 2003 as well as the Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act, 1972 is underway to allow for the incorporation of reporting requirements for food testing.
(b) The South African Meat Processors Association (SAMPA) was consulted through official correspondence as well as a formal meeting.
(c) (i) SAMPA;
(ii) The industry association indicated that as they represent more than 60% of the Ready To Eat (RTE) processing industry, they have no objection that the sector be required to implement the mandatory Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point system. Levels for Listeria Monocytogenes for the products that they manufactured were clarified in relation to the levels adopted by teh Codex Alimentaius, the joint World Health Organisation and Food and Agricultural Organisation, food standards setting body for protecting consumers and facilitating trade.
2. (a) The guideline levels will be published following extensive consultation with the industry as well as other important stakeholders such as academics, epidemiologists and consumers.
(b) The regulated levels will cover all food categories that are considered as ready to eat.
3. Owing to the risk that these ready to eat meat products pose, a zero tolerance is observed until the outbreak has been contained.
According to the internationally accepted Codex Alimentarius, the current industry practice of 10 cfm/gram in a 25g sample is only applicable for foodstuffs that do not promote the growth of Listeria monocytogenes. Ready to eat processed products implicated in the outbreak promote the growth of Listeria monocytogenes and the internationally agreed level is absent when tested according to the sampling plan.
4. The international guidance has been considered. Consultation referred to in (2)(a) above will need to explore whether a zero tolerance needs to be considered owing to the new scientific research regarding the emerging nature and virulence of Listeria monocytogenes and the current health status of the South African population.
5. (a) The relevant authorities (Department of Health; Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries; Department of Trade and Industry with its two entities (National Consumer Commission and National Regulator for Compulsory Specifications) have been tasked to review the existing food control system, including legislation and recommend the best way to regulate food safety in the country.
(b) Once the review has been finalised by all parties involved, it will then be taken to the relevant stakeholders for the requisite consultation and comment.
END.
30 July 2018 - NW2178
Thembekwayo, Dr S to ask the Minister of Health
What is the total number of babies that were born at each (a) clinic and/or (b) hospital in the country in 2017?
Reply:
a) The total number of babies born in clinics during 2017 were 34,992;
b) The total number of babies born in hospitals during 2017 were 778,720.
END.
30 July 2018 - NW2019
Mhlongo, Mr TW to ask the Minister of Health
(1)What are the details of the (a) number of accidents that vehicles owned by his department were involved (i) in each of the past three financial years and (ii) since 1 April 2018, (b) cost for repairs in each case and (c)(i) number of and (ii) reasons for vehicles being written off in each case; (2) whether all vehicles owned by his department have tracking devices installed?
Reply:
1. (a) (i) Please note that the following details pertain to fleet vehicles rented by the Department, i.e they are not wholly owned by the Department. The Department only pays for excess fee in the event of accidents and damages.
- One hundred and ten (110) accident damages occurred involving departmental rented vehicles for the financial year 2015/16;
- Eighty-nine (89) accident damages occurred involving departmental rented vehicles for the financial year 2016/17;
- One hundred and thirty (130) accident damages occurred involving departmental rented vehicles for the financial year 2018/18.
(ii) No accidents occurred involving departmental rented vehicles since 1 April 2018.
(b) - Insurance excess fee for the financial year 2015/16: R147,518.35
- Insurance excess fee for the financial year 2016/17: R139,897.96
- Insurance excess fee for the financial year 2017/18: R217,455.25
- Insurance excess fee for the period since 1 April 2018: R36,346.96
(c) (i) The details are as follows:
- One (1) accident occurred involving rented departmental vehicle for the financial year 2015/16;
- Two (2) accidents occurred involving rented departmental vehicle for the financial year 2016/17;
- One (1) accident occurred involving rented departmental vehicle for the financial year 2017/18;
- Twenty-four (24) accidents occurred involving rented departmental vehicle since 1 April 2018.
(ii) Supposedly beyond economical repair for the financial years: 2015/16; 2016/17 and 2017/18. No vehicles were written-off since 1 April 2018.
2. Yes, all rented departmental vehicles are fitted with tracking devices.
END.
30 July 2018 - NW2061
Groenewald, Dr PJ to ask the Minister of Police
(1) What number of applications for the renewal of firearm licences has been received (a) in the (i) 2015, (ii) 2016 and (iii) 2017 calendar years and (b) since 1 January 2018; (2) what number of firearm licences have currently expired for which no renewal applications for licences have been received; (3) what number of applications for the renewal of firearm licences were submitted after the three months before the due date in each abovementioned year; (4) what number of applications for the renewal of such licences longer than three months after its expiry date were (a) approved and (b) rejected; (5) whether he will make a statement on the matter? NW2215E
Reply:
(1)(a)(i)(ii)(iii) and (b) The total number of applications received, for the renewal of firearm licenses, per financial year, is as follows:
|
(a)(i) |
(a)(ii) |
(a)(iii) |
(b) |
|
2014/2015 |
2015/2016 |
2016/2017 |
2017/2018 |
April to May 2018 |
|
48 724 |
128 419 |
124 807 |
76 995 |
13 338
|
(2) A total of 377 027 firearm licences have currently expired, for which no renewal applications for licences have been received.
(3) No applications for the renewal of firearm licences were submitted, after the three months before the due date, in each of the above-mentioned years.
(4)(a)(b) None.
(5) The Minister will determine, whether to make a statement or not:
Original signed MAJOR GENERAL
ACTING DIVISIONAL COMMISSIONER: VISIBLE POLICING
MJ MAMOTHETI
Date: 4 July 2018
Reply to question 2061 recommended
Original signed LIEUTENANT GENERAL
DEPUTY NATIONAL COMMISSIONER: POLICING
SFMASEMOLA
Date: 16 July 2018
Reply to question 2061 recommended/
GENERAL NATIONAL COMMISSIONER: SOUTH AFRICAN POLICE SERVICE
KJ SITOLE (SOEG)
Date: 23/07/2018
Reply to question 2061 approved
MINISTER OF POLICE
BH CELE, MP
Date: 27/07/2018
30 July 2018 - NW1223
Groenewald, Dr PJ to ask the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs
(1)With reference to the reply to question 2436 on 13 November 2017, whether his department has received the information; if not, (a) why not and (b) by what date will the information be available; if so, what number of senior traditional leaders is currently recognised by Government as senior traditional leaders; (2) what amount has each senior traditional leader received in remuneration in each year since 1 January 2012; (3) (a) what (i) movable and (ii) immovable benefits did each senior traditional leader receive in each specified year and (b) what did the costs amount to in each case; (4) whether he will make a statement on the matter?
Reply:
The Honourable Member is requested to note that the Department has not received the said information from provinces. However, a reminder to submit the outstanding information on movable and immovable benefits with the associated costs that each senior traditional leader and king received was forwarded to the Kwa-Zulu Natal, Limpopo and Mpumalanga Provinces. The information will be provided to the Honourable Member as soon as it becomes available.
30 July 2018 - NW1949
Khawula, Ms MS to ask the Minister of Health
What number of paramedics employed by his department are stationed in each district municipality in the North West?
Reply:
The following table reflects the details in this regard, according to the North West Provincial Department of Health
Filled Post – Paramedics (April 2018) |
|||||
BASIC LIFE UPPORT |
INTERMEDIATE LIFE SUPPORT |
EMERGENCY CARE TECHNICIAN |
PARAMEDICS |
Grand Total |
|
North West |
360 |
105 |
97 |
1 |
563 |
Dr. Kenneth Kaunda |
77 |
26 |
27 |
0 |
130 |
Ngaka Modiri Molema |
88 |
20 |
38 |
0 |
146 |
Dr. Ruth Segomotsi Mompati |
88 |
18 |
14 |
1 |
121 |
Bojanala |
107 |
41 |
18 |
0 |
166 |
Grand Total |
360 |
105 |
97 |
1 |
563 |
END.
30 July 2018 - NW2049
Moteka, Mr PG to ask the Minister of Health
What number of paramedics employed by his department are stationed in each district municipality in Mpumalanga?
Reply:
The table below is the list of operational Emergency Care personnel that are employed in the Health Districts of Mpumalanga Province. The number of Paramedics per district is highlighted in bold.
MPUMALANGA |
BASIC AMBULANCE ASSISTANT |
AMBULANCE EMERGENCY ASSISTANT |
PARAMEDIC |
EMERGENCY CARE TECHNICIAN |
EMERGENCY CARE PRACTITIONER |
TOTAL |
Nkangala |
208 |
58 |
9 |
7 |
0 |
282 |
Ehlanzeni |
240 |
44 |
2 |
4 |
2 |
292 |
Gert Sibande |
240 |
63 |
3 |
5 |
0 |
311 |
TOTAL |
688 |
165 |
14 |
16 |
2 |
885 |
END.
30 July 2018 - NW1546
Mbhele, Mr ZN to ask the Minister of Police
What is the total number of private firearm owners that were registered in the Central Firearm Register in each specified year (details furnished)?
Reply:
The requested data is not available, for the period 1994 to 2002.
Prior to 1994, South Africa was divided into different states, namely South Africa, Transkei, Bophuthatswana, Venda and Ciskei. All these territories had their own separate firearm registration systems. In South Africa, the firearm licencing process was the responsibility of the Department of Home Affairs (DHA), up until 1994.
After the assumption of the firearm licencing process, by the South African Police Service (SAPS), in 1994, a new system called the Firearm Register System was introduced. However, the information received from the DHA, was in a form of a spreadsheet, called a "data dump" and there was no application linked to a specific firearm. Therefore, the current Enhanced Firearm Register System (EFRS), does not contain records for the period, 1994 to 2002.
The number of private firearm owners, registered in the Central Firearm Register CFR), in the specified years, is as follows:
Specified period |
Number of private firearm owners |
31 December 2004 |
903 481 |
31 December 2006 |
925 285 |
31 December 2008 |
969 560 |
31 December 2010 |
1 069 077 |
31 December 2012 |
1 337 280 |
31 December 2014 |
1 425 822 |
31 December 2016 |
1 586 279 |
Reply to question 1546 recommended
GENERAL NATIONAL COMMISSIONER: SOUTH AFRICAN POLICE SERVICE
KJ SITOLE (SOEG)
Date:23-07-2018
Reply to question 1546 approved
MINISTER OF POLICE
BH CELE, MP
Date: 27/07/2018
30 July 2018 - NW1790
Kopane, Ms SP to ask the Minister of Health
Whether the Free State department of health has embarked on a tender process to outsource ambulance services to private ambulance service providers; if so, (a)(i) why has the provincial department done so and (ii) has he found that the tender is not in contravention of national policy and (b) what are the further relevant details in this regard?
Reply:
The Free State Department of Health embarked on a tender process to procure services for Inter Facility ambulance services in order to augment the current Provincial EMS inter facility services within the Province.
The Province took the decision because of shortage of Intermediate and Advance life support staff within the Province that could be deployed on obstetric and critical ambulance inter-facility services.
Since the whole private ambulance matter in the Free State and North West is under investigation by National Treasury, we will have to wait for the findings of the investigation, to arrive at a well informed conclusion.
END.
30 July 2018 - NW1789
Kopane, Ms SP to ask the Minister of Health
(1)Whether the North West department of health has ever spent any Comprehensive HIV and AIDS Conditional Grant funds on the procurement of ambulance services; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, (a) why, (b) in which financial year(s) was the conditional grant used to procure ambulance services, (c) which ambulance services were procured, (d) at what costs to the provincial department and (e) what are the terms of the contract in each case; (2) whether the provincial department paid the invoices of Buthelezi Emergency Medical Services in full even though it has been found that the service has been overcharging and that the invoices were not in line with the provisions of the Public Finance Management Act, Act 1 of 1999; if so, what are the relevant details in each case?
Reply:
(1) (a) Money was spent from the Conditional Grant for the Inter Facility Transfer of patients in the province.
(b) In the 2016/17 and the 2017/18 financial years.
(c) The service procured was for inter facility transfers, that is the moving of patients between health facilities.
(d) The ambulance services procured were for inter-facility transfer of patient and for the financial years mentioned above the costs were as 2016/17 - R45,188,078 and 2017/18 - R207,531,593-50 by March 2018 with other invoices submitted by the service provider for payment amounting to R174,064,224-21, however subject to verification. The contract was for the movement of patient from one health facility to the next so that the patient could get a better level of care. This is for the movement of Priority One, two and three patients.
(e) It is an order based contract.
(2) Some of the invoices were paid in full. When invoices were verified it was noted that some were overcharged. An investigation is underway to try to recover the costs.
END.
30 July 2018 - NW1460
Wilson, Ms ER to ask the Minister of Basic Education
(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) whether she will furnish Ms E R Wilson with copies of the lifestyle audit reports?
Reply:
1. (a) (b) (i) (ii) (ii) and (iv) The Department has taken note following the State of the Nation Address to conduct an audit or implement lifestyle audit starting at Minister and Senior Management level. The Department will engage and work with the law enforcement agency to assist in the lifestyle audit as the Department alone will not have access to review personal information of officials like bank accounts. The fraud risk assessment will be utilised to identify other areas of potential fraud and corruption for the entire Department.
(c) (i) (ii) (ii) and (iv)
SACE RESPONSE:
1.C. No – For the past three financial years, the Council did not conduct lifestyle Audits for its Head or Chief Executive Officer.
- N/A
- N/A
- N/A
- N/A
2. The Council will adhere to the directives and guidance of the Accounting authority in this regard.
UMALUSI RESPONSE:
1. (c) The Chief Executive officer of Umalusi has not undergone a lifestyle audit in the past three financial years. Currently there is no plan in place to perform such an audit in the current financial year.
2. Once the lifestyle audit is conducted and finalised the Minister will determine its circulation.
30 July 2018 - NW1931
Matiase, Mr NS to ask the Minister of Finance
(1)What (a) is the total number of incidents of sexual harassment that were reported to the human resources offices of (i) the National Treasury and (ii) entities reporting to him in (aa) 2016 and (bb) 2017 and (b) are the details of each incident that took place; (2) was each incident investigated; if not, why not in each case; if so, what were the outcomes of the investigation in each case?
Reply:
NATIONAL TREASURY
1. (a) (i) (aa) (bb) Nil
(b) Not applicable
(2) Not applicable.
ASB
No incidents of sexual harassment were reported to the human resources officer in the Accounting Standards Board during 2016 or 2017.
CBDA
CBDA did not have any incidents of sexual harassment reported to the human resources offices.
DBSA
(1) (a) (b) None
(2) N/A
FIC
(1)(a)(ii)(aa)(bb)(b) The Financial Intelligence Centre confirms that there were no reports of
sexual harassment made to its Human Resources business unit.
(2) Not applicable.
FSCA
(1) 1 case.
(2) There was one case of sexual harassment reported during the month of October / November in 2017. An independent Chairperson was appointed to adjudicate the case. It was found that the employee made unsubstantiated allegations against the accused. She referred the matter to the CCMA but subsequently withdrew the case.
GEPF
There has been no incidents of sexual harassment reported.
GPAA
Question 1 : In 2016/2017, The following incidents were reported;
1. A female employee at level 6 lodged a grievance against a team leader at level 8.
2. Incident reported on 2/10/2017, where a junior employee at level 6 lodged a grievance against a senior employee acting at level 14.
3. A female employee at level 6 lodged a grievance against a fellow employee at level 5.
Reply to Question 2;
2.1 With regards the first incident, an investigation was conducted, the complainant subsequently withdrew her complain
2.2 Regarding the second incident, an investigation was conducted, the allegations were ruled to be unfounded.
2.3 An investigation was lodged and is still ongoing.
SUMMARY:
- The total number of reported cases is 3 (Three);
- All three reported cases were investigated.
- One (1) case withdrawn by the employee;
- One (1) case ruled allegations as unfounded;
- One (1) case, investigation is ongoing.
IRBA
The IRBA hereby declares that no incidents of secual harassment were reported to the human resources office in (aa) 2016 and (bb) 2017.
LAND BANK
There were no incidents of sexual harassment that was reported to the human resources office in 2016 and 2017 at the Land Bank.
FAIS OMBUD
- Zero (0)
- Not applicable
PFA
No incident of sexual harassment was reported to the human resources office of the OPFA.
PIC
- No incedents of sexual harassment were reported at the PIC for 2016 and 2017.
- Falls away.
SAA
- & (2)
Total number of sexual harassment incidents report to HR in:
2016 = 1
2017 = 4
Details are as follows:
Year |
Personnel Area |
Matter was investigated |
Status |
2016 |
In-Flight Services |
Offender was found guilty of sexual harassment |
Offender was dismissed following a disciplinary hearing |
2017 |
Airport Operations |
Offender was found guilty of sexual harassment |
Offender was dismissed following a disciplinary hearing |
2017 |
Cargo |
Alleged offender found not guilty due to inconclusive evidence |
Matter closed |
2017 |
In-Flight Services |
Offender was found guilty of sexual harassment |
Offender was dismissed following a disciplinary hearing |
2017 |
Legal |
Alleged offender found not guilty due to inconclusive evidence |
Matter closed |
SARS
Over the period 2015 to 2017 there have been 3 Sexual Harassment cases reported to the Employer under the auspices of a Grievance process and 6 cases that resulted in a formal disciplinary process.
The tables below contain the list of these cases which includes the details as well as if the matter was investigated and the outcome of these formal cases.
Year |
Type |
Nature of Case |
Details of Incident |
Investigated Y/N |
Outcome |
2016 |
Grievance |
Sexual harassment |
1. Defamation of character 2. Emotional abuse 3. Sexual harassment/abuse |
Yes |
Through the grievance process, the aggrieved employee and the accused managed to resolve the matter on amicable terms. |
2016 |
Grievance |
Sexual harassment |
Employee alleges that the Executive made advances of a sexual nature towards the aggrieved. |
No |
The complainant resigned and then lodged a Grievance during her notice period in which the alleged sexual harassment. After serving her notice period she referred the matter to the CCMA as Constructive Dismissal based on Sexual Harassment and Unfair Discrimination. The Award was not in favour of the Complainant. |
2016 |
Grievance |
Sexual harassment |
Inappropriate comments |
Yes |
A Grievance Hearing held and the complainant accepted an apology. They agreed to have a respectful working relationship going forward. |
Year |
Type |
Nature of Case |
Details of Incident |
Investigated Y/N |
Outcome / Sanction |
2015 |
Formal Disciplinary Hearing |
Sexual harassment |
A complainant, being a non-SARS employee, alleged that the SARS employee sexually assaulted the complainant. |
Yes |
The Presiding Officer found the employee “Not Guilty” |
2015 |
Formal Disciplinary Hearing |
Sexual harassment |
It was alleged that the employee behaved in an inappropriate sexual manner towards a colleague. |
Yes |
Dismissal |
2015 |
Formal Disciplinary Hearing |
Sexual harassment |
It was alleged that the employee behaved and made inappropriate and unwelcomed comments to a subordinate. |
Yes |
Final Written Warning plus Suspension Without Pay: 10 Days as an alternative to dismissal |
2017 |
Formal Disciplinary Hearing |
Sexual harassment |
Employee allegedly committed Sexual Harassment |
Yes |
The suspension was uplifted and the employee was not charged as the investigation failed to substantiate the allegation of sexual harassment and the credibility of the complainant. |
2017 |
Formal Disciplinary Hearing |
Sexual harassment |
Making inappropriate sexual comments towards 3 colleagues |
Yes |
The main complainant requested that SARS resort to the informal disciplinary process as a means of resolving her complaint and that she was not comfortable to give evidence in a disciplinary hearing. Due consideration was given regarding the weight of the totality of the evidence of the main complainant and her colleagues; there were slim possibilities of a guilty finding against the employee. An informal process is currently underway. |
2017 |
Informal Disciplinary Hearing |
Sexual harassment |
Inappropriate Behavior - Sexual Harassment |
Yes |
Final Written Warning and a formal referral to Wellness. |
SASRIA
Sasria has not had incidents of sexual harassment reported to Human Resources (Human Capital), for the financial years of 2016 and 2017 respectively.
TAX OMBUD
1. (a) Only one incident was reported to the human resources office
(aa) there were no incidents reported in 2016
(bb) Only one incident was reported to the human resources office in 2017
(b) Allegations of sexual harassment were made by a female employee against her male manager. The complaint related to comments allegedly made by the manager to the complainant.
2. The allegations were investigated and a decision was taken to charge the manager. Disciplinary proceedings are in progress.
27 July 2018 - NW2051
Malatsi, Mr MS to ask the Minister of Human Settlements
What was the total amount spent by the Estate Agency Affairs Board for each year between 1 January 2014 and 31 December 2017 on (a) vehicle hire, (b) hotel stays, (c) conference venue hire, (d) catering, (e) furniture hire, (I) stationary, (g) I-shirts, (h) gift bags and (i) leasing of offices?
Reply:
The following is provided based on information provided by the Estate Agency Affairs Board
Cost Description |
Jan 2014 – Dec14 |
Jan 2015 – Dec 15 |
Jan 2016 – Dec 16 |
Jan 2017 – Dec 1 |
Total Spent |
a) Vehicle Hire |
R 662,311.89 |
R 1,056,831.54 |
R 1,113,745.41 |
R 502,615.94 |
R 3,335,504.78 |
b) Hotel Stays |
R 1,396,339.14 |
R 2,559,017.68 |
R 3,914,341.11 |
R 1,353,506.45 |
R 9,223,204.38 |
c) Conference Venue Hire (including CPD) |
R 316,996.70 |
R 6,256,851.36 |
R 4,064,592.10 |
R 2,989,646.93 |
R 13,628,087.09 |
d) Catering |
R 408,007.70 |
R 465,371.06 |
R 429,801.39 |
R 566,204.88 |
R 1,869,385.03 |
e) Furniture Hire |
R 17,028.40 |
R 27,570.00 |
R 31,050.00 |
R 37,500.00 |
R 54,528.40 |
f) Stationery & Printing |
R 1,175,435.08 |
R 1,355,302.41 |
R 1,301,325.21 |
R 2,353,454.68 |
R 6,185,517.38 |
g) T-Shirts |
n/a |
n/a |
R 32,943.28 |
R 37,400.00 |
R 37,400.00 |
h) Gift bags |
n/a |
R 35,451.00 |
R 52,750.00 |
n/a |
R 88,201.00 |
i) Leasing of offices |
n/a |
n/a |
R 74,660.88 |
R 384,426.79 |
R 459,087.67 |
|
R 3,976,118.91 |
R 11,728,825.05 |
R 10,951,216.10 |
R 8,224,755.67 |
R 34,880,015.73 |
27 July 2018 - NW1822
Esau, Mr S to ask the Minister of Human Settlements
(1) Whether (a) her spouse and I 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) The spouse and I or (b) an adult family member of the Minister of Human Settlements did not accompany Minister Sisulu or Minister Mfeketo on any official international trip in each of the past five financial years to date. (i) N/A, (ii) (aa) and (bb) N/A, (ii) (aaa) and (bbb) N/A, (ii) (cc) (aaa) and (bbb) N/A.
(2) N/A
27 July 2018 - NW1921
Hlonyana, Ms NKF to ask the Minister for Human Settlements
1. What (a) is the total number incidents of sexual harassment that were reported to the human resources offices of (i) her department and (ii) entities reporting to her in (aa) 2016 and (bb) 2017 and (b) are the details of each incident that took place; 2. Was each incident investigated; if not, why not in each case; if so, what were the outcomes of the investigation in each case?
Reply:
3.1 What (a) is the total number incidents of sexual harassment that were reported to the human resources offices of (i) her department and (ii) entities reporting to her in (aa) 2016 and (bb) 2017
3.1.1 Two incidents of sexual harassment were reported in the Department in the period under question.
3.2 and (b) are the details of each incident that took place.
3.2.1 In the 1st incident, the complainant brought an informal complaint to the department's Employee Health and Wellness unit. The complainant reported on comments with sexual overtones received from the respondent/perpetrator that resulted in the complainant being uncomfortable. Thus this incident involved sexual harassment of a verbal nature.
3.3.2 In the 2nd incident, the complainant brought an informal complaint to the Department's Employee Health and Wellness unit. The complainant reported an incident whereby the respondent/perpetrator inappropriately physically pressed against the complainant, when the two of them were in an elevator. The complainant was upset by this incident. This incident involved sexual harassment of a physical contact nature.
3.3 Was each incident investigated; if no, why not in each case; if so, what were the outcomes of the investigation in each case?
3.3.1 Yes, the incidents were investigated.
3.3.2 The 1st incident was resolved with the perpetrator being reprimanded by his supervisor and apologizing to the complainant.
3.3.3 The 2nd incident was resolved with the perpetrator issued a warning by the relevant supervisor; an apology by the perpetrator to the complainant; and the complainant transferred to another unit, as requested.
• Sexual harassment cases are dealt with in accordance with the provisions of the departmental Management of The Sexual Harassment policy.
• The Policy was developed in order to facilitate, expedite, offer guidance and complement all other Labour relations prescripts that are meant to resolve matters related to sexual Harassment in the department.
• In addition to this, there are various interventions that the department apply for instance, awareness sessions that are frequently held in order to educate and make employees aware of lawful and prohibited behaviours at the work place especially sexual harassment.
• In essence, the department takes every opportunity and utilizes every available platform to provide information and education. For example, quarterly Human Resources Outreach Sessions; Staff meetings as well as Women Month and 16 Days of Activism Against Women and Children Abuse, are used to ensure that sexual harassment matters are given sufficient attention by all.
27 July 2018 - NW1967
Ryder, Mr D to ask the Minister of Human Settlements
(a) What is the average time for construction, from foundation to key handover, of a government-subsidised house through a project led by the Government, (b) what has been the average time for construction, from foundation to key handover, of a government-subsidised house in the Savanna City housing project and (c) of the planned 18 000 houses in the Savanna City housing project, what is the total number that has been completed to date? NW2126E
Reply:
(a) The average time for construction of a government-subsidised house is 35 days.
The breakdown is as follows:
• Preparation of foundation and casting: 7 days
• Brick work: 3 days
• Roofing: 2 days
• Plumbing: 4 days
• Plastering: 3 days
• Painting: 1 day
• Glazing: 1 day
• Turnaround time for inspection by the Engineer; the Provincial Department of Human Settlements and the Municipality: 7 days
• Preparation and key handover: 7 days
(b) The average time for construction of a government-subsidised house in Savanna City has been 35 days.
(c) The total number of houses completed to date is 2 434 which comprises of 1 492 subsidised houses, 90 Financed Linked Individual Subsidy Programme (FLISP) houses and 352 bonded houses.
27 July 2018 - NW1471
Stubbe, Mr DJ to ask the Minister of Human Settlements
1. Whether, with reference to the reply of the President, Mr C M Ramaposa, 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 year; 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. Whether she will furnish Mr D J Stubbe with copies of the lifestyle audit reports?
Reply:
Entities
1. Rural Housing Loan Fund
(1)(c) The Rural Housing Loan Fund (RHLF) has not undertaken a process of lifestyle audits for Members of the Board or Senior Management. There is no plan in place to perform lifestyle audits.
(1 )(c)(i) N/A
(1)(c)(ii) N/A
(1 )(c)(iii) N/A
(1 )(c)(iv) N/A
(2) There are no reports available for submission and it should be noted that the disclosure of such reports will be done within the provisions of relevant prescripts governing such disclosure.
2. Social Housing Regulatory Authority
(1 )(c) The Social Housing Regulatory Authority (SHRA) has not undertaken a process of lifestyle audits for Members of the Board or Senior Management. The SHRA has no plan put in place to perform lifestyle audits.
(1 )(c)(i) N/A
(1 )(c)(ii) N/A
( 1 )( c )(iii) N/A
(1 )(c)(iv) N/A
(2) There are no reports available for submission and it should be noted that the disclosure of such reports will be done within the provisions of relevant prescripts governing such disclosure.
3. National Urban Reconstruction and Housing Agency
(1 )(c) The National Urban Reconstruction and Housing Agency (NURCHA) have not undertaken lifestyle audits for Members of the Board or Senior Management. The NURCHA has no plan put in place to perform lifestyle audits.
(1 )(c)(i) N/A
(1 )(c)(ii) N/A
(1 )(c)(iii) N/A
(1 )(c)(iv) N/A
(2) There are no reports available for submission and it should be noted that the disclosure of such reports will be done within the provisions of relevant prescripts governing such disclosure.
4. Housing Development Agency
(1 )(c) The Housing Development Agency (HOA) has not undertaken lifestyle for Members of the Board or Senior Management. The HOA has no plan put in place to perform lifestyle audits.
4
(1 )(c)(i) N/A
(1 )(c)(ii) N/A
(1 )(c)(iii) N/A
(1 )(c)(iv) N/A
(2) There are no reports available for submission and it should be noted that the disclosure of such reports will have to be done within the provisions of relevant prescripts governing such disclosure.
National Home Builders Registration Council
(1 )(c) The National Housing Builders Registration Council (NHBRC) has not undertaken any lifestyle audits for managers in the past three financial years. NHBRC Management intends making a recommending to the Audit and Risk Management Committee to execute lifestyle audits as a matter of urgency. A tender process will be initiated to request bids and appoint a firm to undertake the audits and the National Department of Human Settlements will be kept abreast on the process and outcomes.
(1 )(c)(i) N/A
(1 )(c)(ii) N/A
(1 )(c)(iii) N/A
(1 )(c)(iv) N/A
(2) Once the lifestyle audit of senior management is completed, the management will provide the results to the Audit and Risk Management Committee (ARMCO) and thereafter through the Council then to the Department if so required.
5. National Housing Finance Corporation
1)(c) The National Housing Finance Corporation (NHFC) does not conduct lifestyle audits. The Human Resource Policies provide guidelines on Business Conduct and matters related to conflict of interest. As a rule employees are not allowed to do business with the entity and its clients.
Where policy is breached the Disciplinary Code of the organisation is invoked.
(1 )(c)(i) N/A
(1 )(c)(ii) N/A
(1 )(c)(iii) N/A
(1 )(c)(iv) N/A
(2) Not available for reason stated in (1 )( c) above.
6. Estate Agency Affairs Board
(1 )(c) The Estate Agency Affairs Board (EAAB) has not undertaken lifestyle audits for Members of the Board or Senior Management. The EAAB has no plan put in place to perform lifestyle audits.
(1 )(c)(i) N/A
(1 )(c)(ii) N/A
( 1 )( c )(iii) N/A
(1 )(c)(iv) N/A
(2) There are no reports available for submission and it should be noted that the disclosure of such reports will done within the provisions of relevant prescripts governing such disclosure.
7. Community Schemes Om bud Service
(1 )(c) The Community Schemes Ombud Service (CSOS) has not undertaken lifestyle audits for Members of the Board Members or Senior Management. There is no plan put in place to perform lifestyle audits.
(1 )(c)(i) N/A
(1 )(c)(ii) N/A
(1 )(c)(iii) N/A
(1 )(c)(iv) N/A
(2) There are no reports available for submission and it is to be noted that the disclosure of such reports will have to be done consistent with the provisions of relevant prescripts governing such disclosure.
27 July 2018 - NW1793
Malatsi, Mr MS to ask the Minister of Human Settlements
(1) (a) What was the total number of hostels in (i) the country and (ii} each province in each year since 1 January 1994; (2) Whether she will provide a list to Mr M Malatsi of all the hostels in each province owned or managed by the (a)(i} provincial government and (ii) municipality and (b) any other entity; (3} (a} which hostels have had ownership and management changed between the provincial government, municipalities and other entities after the 1994 elections, (b) on what date(s} did the change of ownership/management of the specified hostels take place and (d} what number of the specified hostels were demolished/converted?
Reply:
(1) (a} (i) The total number of hostels in the country is 166 excluding hostels in Limpopo. (Information from Limpopo is outstanding and will be submitted at a later stage)
(ii) The total number of hostels in each province since 1 January 1994 is as follows:
PROVINCE |
NUMBER OF HOSTELS |
Northern Cape |
1 |
Eastern Cape |
0 |
Mpumalanga |
20 |
Gauteng |
68 |
Kwa Zulu Natal |
23 |
Free State |
5 |
Western Cape |
42 |
North West |
7 |
Limpopo |
(Information not available) |
27 July 2018 - NW1429
Van Der Walt, Ms D to ask the Minister of Human Settlements
1) With regard to land and housing projects undertaken in Bela-Bela, Limpopo, (a) what projects were undertaken as a result of collaboration between the Housing Development Agency and the Bela-Bela Municipality for the periods (i) 2006-2011, (ii) 2011-2016 (iii) 2016-2018 and (b) what was the amount of each agreement that was signed; 2) whether all the projects were completed; if not, (a) what are the reasons for not completing the projects and (b) what actions taken against those causing the failure to complete the specified housing projects; if so, (i) what are the full relevant details? (NW1531 E)
Reply:
(1) Land housing projects undertaken in Bela-Bela, Limpopo a) There is no collaboration agreement that was signed between the Housing Development Agency and Bela-Bela Municipality. However, as a result of relevant agreements between the Department of CoGHST A in Limpopo and HDA, the following were activities undertaken by the HOA in Bela-Bela Municipality:
(i) Period 2006 - 2011
The HDA assisted the Department in the acquisition of land (Erf. 1491 Warmbaths Ext.25). The price of the land that was paid by CoGHSTA to the land owner is R 65.4m.
(ii) Period 2011 - 2016
The HDA completed township establishment on Erf. 1491 Warmbaths Ext.25 in 2012/2013 financial year. The amount for rezoning and subdivision was R420 664. The project was completed. During 2015/16 financial year, the HDA completed installation of interim basic services on Erf.1491 Warmbaths Ext.25. This involved the following:
(a) Sewer:
• Supply and installation of 587m of Sewer pipeline, which involved construction of 9 manholes and connection to existing sewer line.
• Supply and connection of fittings to ablution facilities
(b) Water:
• Supply and installation of 50mm HDP water supply pipeline.
• Design, supply and installation of steel vertical tanks
• Supply and installation of water tanks
• Additional works, supply and installation of water taps cages
(c) Electrical:
• Supply and installation of lighting
• Supply and installation of a highlight mast.
• Additional work, supply and installation of radiant lighting at ablution facilities
(iii) No projects were undertaken during the 2016 - 2018 period.
b) The cost of the project for the period 2006 - 2011 was R2 104 822.92.
The cost of the project for the 2011 - 2016 period was R6 018 000.00. It was for the engineering designs for bulk and internal engineering services to supply Erf.1491 Warmbaths Ext.25 which was completed during the 2015/16 financial year. The project was completed.
(2) The projects were completed
a) N/A
b) N/A
(i) N/A
26 July 2018 - NW2117
Boshoff, Ms SH to ask the Minister of Social Development
What (a) number of early childhood development centres are currently registered in each province, (b) is the location of each centre, (c) number of children attend each centre, (d) number of qualified practitioners are employed at each centre and (e) number of the centres are funded by the Government?
Reply:
Province |
(a) No. of ECD |
(b) Location |
(c) No. of Children |
(d) No. of practitioners |
(e)Funded |
Eastern Cape |
200 |
Alfred Nzo |
6964 |
245 |
200 |
184 |
BCM |
6442 |
238 |
184 |
|
314 |
Chris Hani |
9333 |
365 |
314 |
|
318 |
O R Tambo |
8196 |
323 |
318 |
|
121 |
Sarah Baartman |
4140 |
158 |
121 |
|
113 |
Joe Gqabi |
3467 |
137 |
113 |
|
366 |
Amathole |
10947 |
418 |
366 |
|
99 |
NMM |
4254 |
149 |
99 |
|
Province |
(a) No. of ECD |
(b) Location |
(c) No. Children |
(d) No. of practitioners |
(e)Funded |
Free State |
673 |
Mangaung |
14800 |
741 |
1018 |
52 |
Xhariep |
3240 |
122 |
||
126 |
Fezile Dabi |
9020 |
419 |
||
319 |
Thabo Mofutsanyane |
118160 |
883 |
||
154 |
Lejweleputswa |
11630 |
543 |
||
Province |
(a) No. of ECD |
(b) Location |
(c) No. Children |
(d) No. of practitioners |
(e)Funded |
Gauteng |
2225 |
Ekurhuleni |
15573 |
1797 |
1426 |
JHB Metro |
32133 |
||||
Sedibeng |
14839 |
||||
West Rand |
91948 |
||||
Tshwane |
19700 |
||||
Province |
(a) No. of ECD |
(b) Location |
(c) No. Children |
(d) No. of practitioners |
(e)Funded |
KZN |
556 |
King Cetywayo |
6910 |
258 |
278 |
648 |
Zululand |
14599 |
340 |
336 |
|
736 |
Umkhanyakude |
18407 |
478 |
367 |
|
369 |
uThukela |
6370 |
250 |
170 |
|
389 |
uMzinyathi |
10112 |
162 |
197 |
|
280 |
Amajuba |
9740 |
337 |
146 |
|
210 |
Ilembe |
4707 |
236 |
111 |
|
247 |
eThekwini South |
6910 |
320 |
135 |
|
394 |
eThekwini North |
13984 |
644 |
204 |
|
576 |
uMgungundlovu |
11463 |
391 |
283 |
|
376 |
Harry Gwala |
3985 |
125 |
209 |
|
641 |
uGu |
15850 |
459 |
341 |
|
Province |
(a) No. of ECD |
(b) Location |
(c) No. Children |
(d) No. of practitioners |
(e)Funded |
Limpopo |
3490 |
Capricorn |
43381 |
1234 |
490 |
Mopani |
47162 |
1951 |
504 |
||
Sekhukhune |
32469 |
1106 |
479 |
||
Vhembe |
45655 |
1467 |
423 |
||
Waterberg |
24799 |
652 |
284 |
||
Province |
(a) No. of ECD |
(b) Location |
(c) No. Children |
(d) No. of practitioners |
(e)Funded |
Mpumalanga |
665 |
Ehlanzeni |
41219 |
1956 |
420 |
342 |
Gert Sibande |
23194 |
989 |
281 |
|
377 |
Nkangala |
21918 |
1268 |
326 |
|
Province |
(a) No. of ECD |
(b) Location |
(c) No. Children |
(d) No. of practitioners |
(e)Funded |
North West |
331 |
Bojanala |
21914 |
74 |
110 |
121 |
Dr Kenneth Kaunda |
10424 |
99 |
59 |
|
293 |
Dr Ruth Mompati |
17243 |
119 |
157 |
|
410 |
Ngaka Modiri |
21115 |
166 |
135 |
|
Province |
(a) No. of ECD |
(b) Location |
(c) No. Children |
(d) No. of practitioners |
(e)Funded |
Northern Cape |
58 |
ZF Mgcawu |
3284 |
85 |
2346 |
110 |
JT Galeshewe |
6555 |
178 |
4971 |
|
42 |
Pixley ka Seme |
3699 |
65 |
2994 |
|
40 |
Namakwa |
1864 |
46 |
1600 |
|
100 |
Frances Baard |
7662 |
280 |
5660 |
|
Province |
(a) No. of ECD |
(b) Location |
(c) No. Children |
(d) No. of practitioners |
(e)Funded |
Western Cape |
616 |
Cape Wine Lands |
34657 |
Database still being compiled |
15313 |
265 |
Eden Karoo |
22024 |
10097 |
||
299 |
Metro East |
19801 |
9636 |
||
351 |
Metro North |
24485 |
3763 |
||
399 |
Metro South |
27289 |
10645 |
||
155 |
West Coast |
9730 |
3871 |
||
________________________
Approved by the Minister on
Date……………………….
26 July 2018 - NW438
Hugo, Mr RT to ask the Minister of Mineral Resources
What (a) amount in funding did his department contribute towards equipping two groundwater boreholes which were handed over to the Beaufort West Local Municipality in the Western Cape by the Council for Geoscience on 13 February 2018, (b) amount did his department spend on the handing-over ceremony and (c) are the details of the procedures followed to select the service providers for the handing-over ceremony?
Reply:
a) The groundwater was discovered by the Council for Geoscience (CGS) during the execution of the Karoo Deep Drilling baseline and geo-environmental study for the purposes of possible shale gas exploration. Two high-yielding boreholes were donated (at no cost to the municipality) to the Beaufort West Municipality who incurred the cost of the pumping infrastructure for one of the borehole. Although the CGS spent just over R495 000 to drill the two boreholes, the value of the water provided to the water-scarce municipality (to assist just over 44 000 people) is in the order of R1 million per month and could easily reach about R13 million a month based on level 6 water restriction rates for the Western Cape Province.
b) The CGS spent about R423 000 towards the handover ceremony. Flight and accommodation of CGS personnel have not been included in these calculations.
c) The CGS selected the service providers through the Beaufort West Municipality supplier chain department. The procedures were followed accordingly.