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08 June 2018 - NW153

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Mashabela, Ms N to ask the Minister of Public Enterprises

Whether (a) his department and/or (b) any entity reporting to him own land; if so, in each case, (i) where is each plot of land located, (ii) what is the size of each specified plot and (iii) what is each plot currently being used for?

Reply:

REPLY:

 

  1. Responses from DPE, Alexkor, Denel, Eskom, Safcol and SAX were received and submitted to Parliament previously.

 

Response is according to information received from Transnet:

 

  1. (i) (ii) (iii) The following table sets out information on Transnet's  property. Detail of each asset requires time and is a volumous exercise.

Table 1.

Transnet Properties

Operating Division

Provinces and types of Property

Total Area in Hectares

Total No. of Properties

 

 

Registered

Un-Registered

Registered

Un-Registered

Transnet Freight Rail

All provinces. Mostly where railway infrastructure is situated

64 869

28 726

19 338

11 486

Transnet Engineering

Salt River, Uitenhage, Bloemfontein, Durban, Germiston, Koedoespoort, Kilner Park & other Ex TFR properties

785

0

143

0

Transnet Property

All provinces. Includes 7 200 houses and vacant stands. 17 Hostels and lodges.

8 328

844

6 547

471

Transnet National Ports Authority

Ports:- Cape Town, Durban, East London, Mossel Bay, Port Nolloth, Port Elizabeth, Richards Bay and Saldanha

5 709

68 223

273

52

Transnet Pipelines

Eastern Cape, Western Cape, Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal

115

1

80

4

 

 

79 806

97 794

26 381

12 013

Registered =  Property held by Title

 

 

 

 

Un-Registered  = Property held by Act or Expropriation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

More information is also attached in the Annexure.

08 June 2018 - NW1797

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Mokgalapa, Mr S to ask the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation

Whether, with reference to her reply to question 358 on 29 March 2018, she can provide Mr S Mokgalapa with the requested information; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details of the requested information?

Reply:

(a) Honourable Member, there is no separate budget for the private office which is a component in the Ministry of International Relations and Cooperation. It comprises the Private Secretary and the Assistant Private Secretary.

(b) Conditions of employment such as salaries and qualifications of staff is confidential. Laws such as the Protection of Personal Information Act and the Basic Conditions of Employment, amongst others, protects the confidentiality of such information.

However, I wish to indicate to the Honourable Member that Private Secretaries and Assistant Private Secretaries in offices of Ministers share the responsibilities of managing the Ministers’ diaries, providing administrative support and protocol services as well as coordinating all their meetings between the two offices, i.e. Pretoria and Cape Town.

08 June 2018 - NW1631

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Dreyer, Ms AM to ask the Minister of Home Affairs

(1)What additional steps are in place to accommodate disabled voters who want to vote and/or register when the voting station is not disabilities friendly? (2) Will kerbside assistance be given to disabled voters on registration and voting days?

Reply:

1. The Electoral Commission provides a wheel-chair friendly voting compartment for those voters who use wheel-chairs as well as the braille Universal Ballot Template for those voters who are braille literate.

Furthermore the Electoral Commission regularly conducts voting station facilities surveys to assess the availability of key facilities which include disability accessibility to its voting stations. In ensuring accessibility of the voting stations by disabled voters, the Electoral Commission shares the outcome of the voting stations facilities survey with state and other landlords so that the latter may improve the quality and extent of amenities at voting stations including access for disabled voters.

Additionally, voters who are physical infirm to the extent that they are unable to present themselves at voting stations for either registration or voting may apply for registration at home or place of confinement and/or a special vote at home or place of confinement.

2. Kerbside assistance to disabled voters is provided by voting station staff in terms of Section 39 of the Electoral Act (Act 27 of 1998).

08 June 2018 - NW1472

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Stubbe, Mr DJ to ask the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation

(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 Mr D J Stubbe with copies of the lifestyle audit reports

Reply:

(1) & (2) The Honourable Member is raising a pertinent matter, that of fighting corruption both in the public and private sector. Accordingly, the President in his response to the debate on the State of the National Address on 20 February 2018 underscored this point and asserted,

The work we must undertake to tackle corruption and state capture has, quite correctly, featured prominently in the debate. It is time that we implement our resolutions on the conduct of lifestyle audits of all people who occupy positions of responsibility, starting with members of the executive….

As we indicated in the state of the nation address, we are equally determined to tackle corruption and other economic crimes in the private sector. Institutions like the SA Revenue Service, the Reserve Bank, the Financial Intelligence Centre and our law enforcement agencies work together to detect and prosecute tax evasion.

 

Lifestyle audits will go a long way in identifying corrupt practices and assist with the fight against corruption. Therefore, my department will implement any directive issued in this regard. I can assure the Honourable Member that the Government is serious about its commitment to fight this scourge. We have taken the necessary steps towards ensuring that this is realised. I wish to point out to the Honourable Member that public servants are now prohibited from doing business with the state or its organs. Incidentally, it was during my tenure as Minister for the Public Service and Administration that the Public Administration Management Act of 2014 which introduced this prohibition was drafted, processed through Cabinet, was approved by Parliament and assented to by the President in 2014.

Honourable Member, the prohibition referred to above is currently enforceable through section 13 (c) of the Public Service Regulations. The said section stipulates that an employee shall not conduct business with any organ of state or be a director of a public or private company conducting business with an organ of state, unless such an employee is in an official capacity a director of a company listed in schedule 2 and 3 of the Public Finance Management Act”.

The Financial Disclosure Framework which is currently implemented in the public service and applicable to all Middle Management Staff (MMS) and Senior Management Staff (SMS) is meant to identify and manage conflict of interest situations, ensure transparency and accountability (good governance), promote an ethical culture and prevent corruption in the public service.

In addition to the measures which we are already implementing, senior managers in the public service and Chief Executive Officers of our public institution are required to go through a vetting process, which is conducted by the Department of State Security.

With respect to Members of the Executive, Ministers and Deputy Ministers declare their financial interest in compliance with the Declaration of Members’ Interest Framework and the Executive Members Interests to Parliament and the President respectively.

08 June 2018 - NW1777

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Waters, Mr M to ask the Minister of Home Affairs

(1)Whether (a) public servants and their families and (b) members of the SA National Defence Force living and/or working abroad have been able to cast their ballots for both the national and provincial elections since 1994; if not, (i) on what date did the issuing of the national and provincial ballots change, (ii) what was the reason for the change and (iii) what legal provisions informed such a decision; if so, what address was used to determine which provincial ballot was issued to each individual; (2) Whether he has found that the decision is constitutional and does not amount to disenfranchisement?

Reply:

1. (a) and (b) In 1994 all South Africans abroad were only issued a national ballot.

(i) In preparation for the National and Provincial Elections of 1999, the Electoral Act 73 of 1998 established limited categories of temporarily absent voters who could vote outside the Republic.

One such category was absence from the Republic on government service or membership of the household of the person so being absent. The head office of the government department or entity in the Republic of such a person or members of his household was regarded as the place of ordinary place of residence. This category of voters was issued both a national ballot as well as a provincial ballot.

A 2003 amendment to the Electoral Act extended voting abroad to those on temporary absence from the Republic for the purpose of a holiday, business trip, attendance of tertiary institution, educational visit or in an international sports event. In all cases it was required that voter inform the Chief Electoral Officer of their intention to vote abroad.

In 2013 the regulatory framework was again amended to extend voting outside the Republic to all eligible South Africans and an international segment of the voters’ roll was established. All voters outside of the Republic are now treated in the same manner in that only a national ballot is issued for voting outside of the Republic.

(ii) The initial limitation to the categorisation of voters who qualify to voting abroad was found to be unconstitutional in the Richter Judgment (Richter v The Minister for Home Affairs and Others 2009). For this reason, the legislation was amended to open voting outside of the Republic to all eligible citizens.

08 June 2018 - NW80

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Mazzone, Ms NW to ask the Minister of Public Enterprises

(1) Whether she held a face-to-face meeting with anyone or all of the specified persons (names furnished) since her appointment as Minister of Public Enterprises in May 2014; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, (a) who was present at each meeting, (b) on what date was each meeting held, (c) where was each meeting held and (d) what was discussed at each meeting; (2) whether she (a) has directly interacted via a phone call and/or (b) authorised a certain official (name furnished) to interact with any of the specified persons; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, (i) with whom did (aa) she and/or (bb) the specified official interact, (ii) on what date did the interaction take place and (iii) what was discussed during each interaction? NW86E

Reply:

Former Minister of Public Enterprises, Ms Lynne Brown, vacated the office on 26 February 2018. In this regard, the Department has not been able to obtain a response from her.

07 June 2018 - NW1262

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Mazzone, Ms NW to ask the Minister of Public Enterprises

(1) (a) Are all four units of the Ingula Pumped Storage Scheme operational currently, (b) how long have they been operational and (c) how much power is provided by each unit; (2) (a) what was the total cost of the scheme, (b) what was the original budgeted amount for the scheme, (c) what was the original estimated time frame to complete the scheme, (d) how long did the scheme actually take to complete, (e) who was the main contractor for the scheme and (f) what amount was paid to this contractor for work done on the scheme; (3) is the contract under forensic investigation by Eskom; if not, why not?

Reply:

According to the information received from Eskom

(1)(a)

Yes, all 4 Ingula units are in commercial operation.

(1)(b)

Each unit has been operational for between 1 and 2 years, as indicated in the table below.

Table 1: Commercial operation dates for each unit at Ingula

Unit

Commercial Operation Date

Unit 1

30 August 2016

Unit 2

22 August 2016

Unit 3

30 January 2017

Unit 4

10 June 2016

(1)(c)

Each unit is rated at a maximum continuous rating of 333 megawatts (MW).

In terms of the actual production of power per unit, the following should be noted:

  • Ingula has two waterways, each supplying water to two of the four units. Due to the possibility of excessive build-up of pressure, two units with a common waterway are restricted to less than full power when running simultaneously, but two units on different waterways are able to generate at full capacity. Thus, if all four units are required to generate at the same time, each has to reduce output by approximately 50MW.
  • A design modification to address the issue is planned for implementation during the upcoming 2018 outages.

(2)(a)

As at 30 March 2018, R29.5 billion (excluding interest during construction) has been spent on the scheme, against an approved business case value of R29.8 billion (excluding interest during construction).

(2)(b)

R8.5 billion (excluding interest during construction).

(2)(c)

The original estimated time frame to complete the scheme was 6 years and 8 months.

(2)(d)

The scheme actually took 10 years and 9 months to complete.

(2)(e)

The main contractor for the scheme was CMI-JV (CMC di Revenna, PG Mavundla and Impregilo Joint Venture).

(2)(f)

The amount paid to this contractor for work done on the scheme is R14 959 205 944.36 (excluding VAT).

(3)

No. A technical investigation looking into the root causes of operational problems has been initiated, the outcome of which will determine whether there is a need for forensic investigation.

07 June 2018 - NW1840

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Krumbock, Mr GR to ask the Minister of Trade and Industry

(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); (a), (b) (i)(ii); (aa) (bb), (aaa) (bbb),

The provisions for international official journeys for members of the executive and their spouses (alternatively one adult family member) are set out in Chapter 6, section 2 of the Ministerial Handbook. The provisions provide for an accompanying spouse or adult family member on international official journeys undertaken by a member of the executive.

No adult family member other than the Members spouse, Mrs Davies, accompanied the Member on official international duties.

In the past five financial years and the period from April 2018, the Member completed 66 official international work trips and was accompanied by his spouse on 8 occasions at an average cost of R53 037,50.

The purpose of the international work was to promote South African trade and investment interests. Details of the various international work undertaken by the executive member can be found in the dti Annual Reports, various reports to the Portfolio Committee on Trade and Industry, reports in the media and the dti website, amongst others.

The provisions in the Ministerial Handbook also provide for the personal staff in a Ministry to accompany the executive member on official travel abroad. During the period under review, staff from the personal office rarely accompanied the executive member on official travel abroad.

(2) There is no provision in the Handbook that requires the President to approve spousal travel.

07 June 2018 - NW1747

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Steyn, Ms A to ask the Minister of Trade and Industry

(1)Whether, with reference to his undertaking during the joint sitting of the portfolio committees on Health, Trade and Industry and Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries on 28 March 2018, that his department would provide rehabilitation relief to businesses in the meat processing industry that are in distress, he and/or any senior official within his department have met with the specified businesses to understand their needs; if not, why not; if so, what were the findings; (2) whether his department conducted a full analysis of the impact the listeriosis outbreak had on the (a) meat processing industry and (b) rest of the value chain with respect to (i) job losses and (ii) revenue losses; if not, why not in each case; if so, what were the findings in each case; (3) (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. The lead Department for health and food safety is the Department of Health. Once the National Institute for Communicable Diseases had established the existence of listeriosis in South African meat processing plants the National Consumer Commission issued a recall notice under the provisions of the National Consumer Commission (NCC) and in the over-riding interests of public health.

thedti has an existing agro-processing incentive to which companies in the meat sector can apply. Each application will be dealt with on its merits including with respect to whether or not the company has raised food safety and health standards and commits to raising competitiveness. Senior officials from the Department of Trade and Industry have met with the South African Meat Processors Association (SAMPA) where this was explained.

2. thedti has conducted a preliminary economic analysis of the impact the listeriosis outbreak on the meat processing industry. This preliminary analysis will be followed up with a more comprehensive study to determine the wider economic and employment impact. Preliminary research to date suggests that the pork industry is the hardest hit. The demand for processed meat has dropped by 75% and the demand for pork cold cuts by 50%, with an estimated decline in profits of 40%. According to data from the Pork Producer’s Organization, two plants and one abattoir have closed down.

3. (a) thedti fully supports the formation of a Food Safety Agency and at the time of the outbreak immediately instructed the National Regulator for Compulsory Specifications (NRCS) to begin the process to develop the requisite regulation.

(b) The South African Constitution provides for food safety control as a concurrent function, across national government departments and at provincial and local government levels. The Departments of Agriculture, Health and Trade and Industry have existing concurrent functions to enhance food safety and consumer protection with the Department of Health as the lead department.

The fact that some part of the private sector allowed a highly deleterious lowering of standards in food safety, points to the need for a strengthened and consolidated approach by government. It is for this reason that the dti is working with the Department of Health, Department of Forestry and Fisheries other national departments and the National Regulatory for Compulsory Standards (NRCS) to establish a Food Safety Agency, with an attendant regulatory framework.

Government’s view is that the long term sustainability of the food sector and its ability to safeguard jobs, rests on an optimal health and safety standards regulatory framework, and enforcement by government.

07 June 2018 - NW1729

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Mashabela, Ms N to ask the Minister of Defence and Military Veterans

(1)(a) On what date was the matter, DS/R/104/29, with regard to the Internal Audit Division’s grievance on the leadership of the division referred to the Office of the Public Service Commission for investigation, (b) what is the name of the person who referred the matter and (c) in what form was the matter referred; (2) did the Office of the Public Service Commission acknowledge receiving the communication; if not, why not; if so, on what date was the receipt of the communication acknowledged?

Reply:

1. (a) The matter regarding the collective grievance of the Internal Audit

Division was referred to the Office of the Public Service Commission on 04 October 2016.

(b) The matter was referred to the Office of the Public Service Commission by Adv S.T.B. Damane-Mkosana, the Legal Advisor to the Secretary for Defence.

(c) The matter was referred to the Office of the Public Service Commission by means of a formal letter referenced DS/R/104/29

2. The Office of the Public Protector acknowledged receipt of the formal letter on 13 October 2016.

07 June 2018 - NW1889

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Ntlangwini, Ms EN to ask the Minister of Trade and Industry

(1)What (a) is the total number of incidents of racism that were reported to the human resources offices in (i) his department and (ii) entities reporting to him (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? NW2049E

Reply:

Response from the Department

Except for one (1) incident at NCC referred to their Human Resources on 25 January 2017 there were no incidents reported for the Department and the other entities.

Response from the Entities

Entity

(1)(a)(i)

(ii)(aa)

(ii)(bb)

(b)

(2)

National Consumer Commission (NCC)

There were no racism incidents that were reported to Human Resource department.

2016-one incident of racism was referred to Human Resource on the 25 January 2017

Not applicable

The matter stemmed from grievance that was lodged by one senior manager against another

The matter was investigated and a recommendation was made that the senior manager be formally charged for misconduct. Whilst the initiator was in the process of drafting the charge sheet, the said senior manager was dismissed for unrelated misconduct. As a result thereof, such disciplinary hearing (relating to racism) did not take place.

"Except as explicitly state herein the Ministry: Department of Trade and Industry (the dti) does not express an opinion in respect of any factual representations. The opinion /memo provided  is limited to the matters stated in it and may not be relied on upon by any person outside the dti or used for any other purpose neither in its intent or existence.It must not be disclosed to any other person without prior written approval other than by law. Nothing contained herein shall be construed as limiting the rights of the dti to defend or oppose any claim or action against the dti."

06 June 2018 - NW1519

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De Freitas, Mr MS to ask the Minister of Transport

(a) What number of meetings has the Interim Board of the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (Prasa) had with the top leadership and management of Prasa since its appointment, (b) on what date did the meetings take place, (c) who was in attendance at each meeting, (d) what was on the agenda of each meeting and (e) what resolutions were taken at each meeting?

Reply:

(a)

The PRASA Interim Board was appointed with immediate effect for a period not exceeding twelve (12) months. Letters of appointment is dated 12 April 2018.

The following Board Meetings and Board committee meetings have taken place to date:

Type of the meeting

Date

Board Members Attendance

Executive Attendance

Agenda items

Board meeting

03 May 2018

Ms K Kweyama

Ms D Tshepe

Ms J Schreiner

Ms Mashila Matlala

Mr K Wessie

Mr S Ntsaluba

Mr N Alli

Mr L Zide

Ms T Mahlati

Ms. Martha Ngoye

Ms. Pearl Munthali

Mr. Tiro Holele

Mr. Rasheeque Zaman

Dr. Sipho Sithole

Mr. Piet Sebola

Mr. Chris Mbatha

Mr. Khulu Mchuba (KM)

Mr. Joseph Makhura

Mr. Nathi Khena

Mr. Kevin Moonsamy

Mr. Viresh Lutchman

Ms. Anna-Marie Lubbe

Ms M Kotu – Board Committee Secretary

Please refer to the attached agenda

Human Capital & Remuneration Committee (HC&R)

22 May 2018

Mashile Matlala

Doris Tshepe

Khanyisile Kweyama

Jennifer Schreiner

Mr L Zide

Ms P Munthali

Ms M Kotu – Board Committee Secretary

Please refer to the attached agenda

Audit and Risk Committee (ARC)

21 May 2018

Sango Ntsaluba

Nazir Alli

Doris Tshepe

Kodisang Wessie

Mr L Zide

Mr R Zaman

Mr C Mbatha

Ms T Mahlati

Ms K Naicker (AG office)

Mr T Phori

Ms N Motaung (Acting Co Secretary)

Ms M Ngoye

Ms A Lubbe

Please refer to the attached agenda

Safety, Health, Environment & Quality Committee (SHEQ)

23 May 2018

Jennifer Schreiner

Mashile Matlala

Nazir Alli

Kodisang Wessie

Sango Ntsaluba

Mr. L. Zide

Ms. M. Ngoye

Ms. P. Munthali

Mr J. Makhura

Mr. K. Moonsamy

Mr. N. Khena

Ms. T. Ngubane

Ms. N. Mareko

Mr. E. Ngutshane

Ms. N. Kondlo

Ms. J. Moshe

Mr. T. Mahlake

Mr. L. Bayi

Please refer to the attached agenda

Finance Capital Investment and Procurement Committee (FCIP)

24 May 2018

Kodisang Wessie

Nazir Alli

Doris Tshepe

Jennifer Schreiner

Mr L Zide

Mr P Sebola

Mr K Mchuba

Ms M Ngoye

Ms T Mahlati

Ms N Motaung (Acting Co Secretary)

Ms N Nengome

Please refer to the attached agenda

(b) on what date did the meetings take place?

The meetings have taken place on the following dates:

  1. 03 May 2018
  2. 22 May 2018
  3. 21 May 2018
  4. 23 May 2018
  5. 24 May 2018

(c) who was in attendance at each meeting?

Please refer to the above table

(d) what was on the agenda of each meeting?

Please refer to the attached agendas

(e) what resolutions were taken at each meeting?

These meetings were held in May and the resolutions will be ratified at the Board meeting at the end of May. The Main focus of these meetings were to get the business back to focus on its core mandate.

06 June 2018 - NW1775

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Marais, Mr S to ask the Minister of Defence and Military Veterans

(1)Whether, with regard to the decision taken by her and/or her department not to sign the lease agreement with Adonai Aviation, any legal opinions were sought prior to taking the decision; if not, why not; if so, (a) what number of opinions were sought and (b) from whom were the opinions sought; (2) did she and/or her department consider the cost implications of not signing the lease agreement; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?

Reply:

This matter is subject to ongoing legal processes.

06 June 2018 - NW1636

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De Freitas, Mr MS to ask the Minister of Transport

With reference to the contracts of a certain company (name furnished) with the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa, (a) what progress has been made in recouping any monies as a result of activities referred to in the Public Protector’s report, (b) what amounts have been recouped, (c) on what date was each amount recouped, (d) how were the amounts recouped, (e) what arrests were made in this regard, (f) on what dates did the arrests take place and (g) what charges were laid in each case?

Reply:

(a), (b), (c) and (d)

PRASA has launched an application for the review and setting aside of the contract that was referred to as “an extension”, which, in actual fact was Phase 1 of a project called Integrated Security and Access Management Systems (“ISAMS”). This contract was for R1,95 billion and not the R800 million that was reported to the Public Protector. This review application also includes two contracts that were awarded to Siyangena Technologies (Pty) Limited (“Siyangena”), namely, Phase 2 of the ISAMS project and an upgrade and maintenance of Phase 1 of the ISAMS project. If PRASA is successful in the review application, then the amounts paid may be recouped.

(e), (f) and (g)

The matters were referred to the Directorate for Priority Crime and Investigation accompanied by detailed statements and supporting documents and according to PRASA’s knowledge, no arrests have been made to date and no one has been criminally charged.

06 June 2018 - NW1697

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Mkhaliphi, Ms HO to ask the Minister of Home Affairs

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

Reply:

The department and entities responded as follows:

Department of Home Affairs

(1)(a) The Department of Home Affairs does not own any land.

(1)(a)(i) Not Applicable

(1)(a)(ii) Not Applicable

(1)(b) Not Applicable

(1)(b)(i) Not Applicable

(1)(b)(ii) Not Applicable

(2)(a) The Department of Home Affairs does not own nor lease out any land.

(2)(b)(i) Not Applicable

(2)(b)(ii)(aa)&(bb) Not Applicable

Government Printing Works (GPW)

(1)(a)(i) One

(a)(ii) It is unused but will be renovated as GPW Administration Office.

(b)(i) 389 Sophie De Bruyn Street, Pretoria

(b)(ii) 2552 square metres

(2)(a) Not Applicable

(2)(b)(i) Not applicable

(2)(b)(ii)((aa)&(bb) Not Applicable

Electoral Commission (IEC)

(1)(a) The Electoral Commission does not own any land.

(1)(a)(i) Not Applicable

(1)(a)(ii) Not Applicable

(1)(b) Not Applicable

(1)(b)(i) Not Applicable

(1)(b)(ii) Not Applicable;

(2)(a) The Electoral Commission does not own nor lease out any land.

(2)(b)(i) Not Applicable

(2)(b)(ii)(aa)&(bb) Not Applicable

06 June 2018 - NW1639

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Hunsinger, Mr CH to ask the Minister of Transport

With reference to the pay-outs made to claimants by the Road Accident Fund in the (a) past three financial years and (b) the current financial year to date, (i) what is the average payment made to claimants in each financial year, (ii)(aa) what is the largest single payment made in each financial year, (bb) on what date was the payment made and (cc) what are the reasons that the payment was made, (iii)(aa) what is the smallest single payment made in each financial year, (bb) on what date was the payment made and (cc) what are the reasons that the payment was made?

Reply:

With reference to the settlement pay-outs made to claimants, including direct claimants and suppliers, by the Road Accident Fund in the

(i) the average payment made to claimants in each financial year was,

a) 2015-2016;

R143,127

2016-2017;

R117,059

2017-2018 financial years; and

R111,072

(b) the current financial year to date,

R75,897 (unaudited),

(ii)(aa) the largest single capital payment made in each financial year was,

(bb) the date was the payment made on

and (cc) the reasons that the payment was made for

2015-2016;

R13,990,000

7/01/2016

payment for past medical expenses, general damages and loss of earnings

2016-2017;

R18,800,000

30/06/2016

payment for loss of earnings

2017-2018 financial years; and

R15,176,641

31/08/2017

payment for loss of earnings, general damages and past medical expenses

the current financial year to date,

R9,052,284 (unaudited),

26/04/2018

payment for loss of earnings, general damages and past medical expenses

(iii)(aa) the smallest single capital payment made in each financial year was,

(bb) the date was the payment made on

and (cc) the reasons that the payment was made

2015-2016;

R28

18/08/2015

payment for past medical expenses

2016-2017;

R18

23/01/2017

payment for past medical expenses

2017-2018 financial years; and

R25

5/01/2018

payment for past medical expenses

the current financial year to date,

R135 (unaudited),

23/04/2018

payment for past medical expenses.

06 June 2018 - NW1634

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De Freitas, Mr MS to ask the Minister of Transport

What (a) changes have been made to the Interim Board of the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa since its appointment and (b) are the reasons for the changes?

Reply:

(a) Since the Interim Board of Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa Board of Control (PRASA) was appointed with effect from 12 April 2018 for a period not exceeding twelve (12) months, there has been no changes.

(b) Not applicable

06 June 2018 - NW1774

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Marais, Mr S to ask the Minister of Defence and Military Veterans

(1)With reference to the judgment in respect of the Gauteng Division of the High Court, case 53050/2012, what were the reasons for the (a) signing the acceptance letter of the bid of Adonai Aviation for the leasing of aircraft and (b) failure to sign the five-year lease agreement pursuant to the acceptance of the bid of the specified company; (2) whether, in light of the reasons of the cost order against her outlined in paragraph 11 of the judgment, she will pay for the cost order in her personal capacity; if not, (a) why not and (b) what legal provisions does she rely on for not doing so; if so, what are the relevant details?

Reply:

This matter is subject to ongoing legal processes.

06 June 2018 - NW1593

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Hoosen, Mr MH to ask the Minister of Home Affairs

What (a) number of applications for refugee status from Somali nationals have been (i) received, (ii) approved and (iii) rejected (aa) in each of the past three financial years and (bb) since 1 April 2018 and (b) are the main reasons for rejecting the specified applications?

Reply:

(a) Reporting of asylum statistics is in line with calendar years (January to December):

Year

(i) Received

(ii) Approved

(iii) Rejected

(aa) 2015

*2079

618

1112

(aa) 2016

1643

1169

904

(aa) 2017

1932

732

1500

(bb) 2018

208

93

137

* The number of applications approved and rejected may differ with the total received in the specific year as not all applications received are finalised within the same year and there also applications that are finalised from a carryover from previous years.

(b) Main reasons for the rejections are :

  • Applicants with claims that come from the peaceful parts of Somalia like Somaliland and Puntland.
  • Applicants that are in RSA for other reasons than those stipulated in Section 3 of the Refugees Act 130 of 1998.
  • Applicants who were granted refugee status before and withdrew their refugee status because they wanted to return to their country of origin and who failed to demonstrate changed circumstances that forced them to return to South Africa to re-apply for asylum.
  • Applicants who already enjoy protection in other countries that are signatory to the UN Convention and who failed to give compelling reasons as to why they left such protection.
  • Applicants who fall under the exclusion clause.
  • Applicants who re-availed themselves to their country of origin whilst applying for asylum in South Africa.

06 June 2018 - NW1638

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Hunsinger, Mr CH to ask the Minister of Transport

With reference to the suspension of trains between Mabopane-Belle Ombre-Dewildt and Pretoria North in April 2018, (a)(i) what alternative arrangements were put in place for transporting commuters during this suspension and (ii) how were the arrangements communicated to commuters and (b)(i) what plans were put in place to enable the service to resume and (ii) what are the deadlines, timeframes, timelines and milestones with regard to the resumption of train services?

Reply:

There was no service suspension of trains between Mabopane-Bell Ombre-Dewildt and Pretoria North during April 2018.

a) (i) not applicable

(ii) not applicable

b) (i) not applicable

(ii) not applicable

06 June 2018 - NW1458

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Wilson, Ms ER to ask the MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY AND FISHERIES

(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) he, (b) senior management service members in his department and/or (c) any of the heads of entities reporting to him 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 he will furnish Ms E R Wilson with copies of the lifestyle audit reports?

Reply:

Currently no lifestyle audits were done for the Minister, senior management in the department or any heads of entities reporting to the Minister in the past three financial years that the Minister is aware off.

Normally lifestyle audits are done during investigations. The current approved internal audit plan for 2018/19 does not include lifestyle audits as internal audit does not have the necessary capacity, tools and/or skills to do these audits. An auditing firm will have to be appointed for this purpose. The Minister and Director General still needs to decide for whom/what levels, how and when these lifestyle audits need to be done. This can be a costly exercise and the necessary budget needs to be allocated to appoint an auditing firm to conduct lifestyle audits.

06 June 2018 - NW1402

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Nolutshungu, Ms N to ask the Minister of Transport

(a) What are the details of the backlog of all roads to be constructed in the country, (b) what are the relevant details of the distance in kilometers of roads to be constructed, (c) in which municipalities are the roads to be constructed and (d) what is the total cost to eliminate the backlog?

Reply:

a) Based on the most recent available consolidated Committee of Transport Officials (COTO) report the backlog was quantified as follows, in 2013. see the link below:

http://pmg-assets.s3-website-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/RNW1402TABLE.pdf

Notes:

1. Strengthening - This refers to reworking of exiting pavement layers and could include the addition of new layers to increase the structural capacity of the pavement to a condition that is very near or equal to that of an equivalent new pavement.

2. Re-gravel - This refers to the addition of a new gravel layer to replace lost gravel.

3. In addition, the estimated length of gravel network that needed to be upgraded to surfaced standard, that is where the traffic volume exceeds ADT of 300 vehicles per day was estimated at 9,800 km and a cost of R58.8 billion.

4. In addition, the Capacity Expansion Backlog was estimated at R118.9 billion for national roads, SANRAL, only.

b) The existing gravel roads that need to be surfaced was 9,800 km and 2,611 km with capacity backlog.

c) SANRAL unfortunately do not have access to the data at municipal level, as data was aggregated at provincial level for the above COTO report.

d) Estimate 2013 backlog costs were as follow:

(i) Strengthening/Re-gravel Backlog = R197,7 billion

(ii) Resurfacing Backlog = R58,8 billion

(iii) Capacity Expansion backlog = R118,9 billion (SANRAL only)

05 June 2018 - NW1436

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Carter, Ms D to ask the Minister of Police

(1) What number. of {a) persons became SA Police Service reservists In each: province (I) in each of the past three financial years and (ii) since 1 April 2018 and (b) the specified reservists were taken on in police stations In each case; (2) whether any reservists received letters of appointment but were never utilised by any police station; If not, what Is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details

Reply:

2016/2017: None

2017/2018: A total of 1 993 persons, were appointed as student reservists and will be rendering service until the successful completion of the reservist training, whereafter, only those that have passed the training ·will be appointed as fully. fledged reservists. The provincial breakdown, is as follows:

Please find here: Table

05 June 2018 - NW1477

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Ross, Mr DC to ask the Minister of Police

(1) \Whether, with reference to the reply of the President, Mr CM Ramaphosa, to the debate on the Stale of the Nation Address on 22 February 2018 to Implement lifestyle audits, (a) he, (b) senior management service members in his department and/or (c) any of the heads of entities reporting to him 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 (v) outcome of the audit; (2) Whether he will furnish Mr D C Ross with copies of the lifestyle audit reports? NW1580E

Reply:

(1) prior to the announcement of the President, Mr CM Ramaphosa, during his State of the .Nation Address, the South African Police Service (SAPS) had not established a system to. conduct lifestyle audits. Lifestyle audits were, however, given effect to, via the Security Competency (Vetting) System.

Senior Management Service (SMS) members, who are In possession of a security clearance, would have had their lifestyles audited through the Vetting System. To achieve the objective of ensuring the integrity of the SAPS, an SMS members have been instructed to apply for a security clearance, on the SAPS E-vetting System.

The SAPS has since the announcement, as stated above, introduced lifestyle audits as both part of vetting and as a separate activity from the vetting, through random or specific targeting.

(2) Lifestyle audits are by its very nature, highly confidential, as it includes personal information and private details of employees. Therefore, copies of the lifestyle audits reports can unfortunately not be made available to Mr DC Ross.

Reply to question 1477 recommended

GENERAL NATIONAL COMMISSIONER: SOUTH AFRICAN POLICE STERVICE
KJ SITOLE (SOEG)
Date: 2018-05-23

Reply to question 1477 approved/not approved

MINISTER OF POLICE
BH CELE, MP
Date: 03/06/2018

05 June 2018 - NW1234

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

What (a) total amount has his department spent on the Counter-assault Unit in each of the past three financial years and (b} has been the capacity of the specified unit in terms of personnel for each specified financial year?

Reply:

(a) The total budget for the Presidential Protection Services, is R88 038 000,00, which is inclusive of the Counter Assault Unit.

(b) 2015/2016 - 1162.

2016/2017 - 1 369.

201712018 - 1 382.


The above figures reflect the capacity of the Presidential Protection Services, which is inclusive of the Counter Assault Unit. The segregation of the capacity of the specified Unit, cannot be divulged, as this may compromise security.

Reply to question 1234 recommended

GENERAL NATIONAL COMMISSIONER: SOUTH AFRICAN POLICE STERVICE
KJ SITOLE (SOEG)
Date: 2018-05-23

Reply to question 1234 approved

MINISTER OF POLICE
BH CELE, MP
Date

05 June 2018 - NW1446

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Dreyer, Ms AM to ask the Minister of Police

What number of (a) vehicl06 are there for detectives at the Tembisa South Pollca Station, (b) these vehicles have mileage of (I) 1 — 100 000kms, (ii) 100 001 - 200 000 kms, (iii) 200 001 - 300 000kms and (lv) over 300 000kms and (c) days in 2017 were each of the specified vehicles out of working order?

Reply:

 

 

                        

 

Tembisa South                                     

(b)(i) 1- 100 000 kms

(b)(ii) 100 001 – 200 000kms

(b)(iii) 200 001 -300 000kms

(b)(iv)over 300 000kms

  1. Number of vehicles
  1. Days out of working order
  1. Number of vehicles
  1. Days out of working order
  1. Number of vehicles

c)Days out of working order

a) Number of vehicles

c)Days out of working order

BTX 916B

BTL 641B

BTM 439B

BVC 897B

BVC 882B

 

 

 

 

 

 

5 vehicles

1 day

1 day

1 day

1 day

1 day

BSX 045B

BSW 645B

BSW 866B

BSW 650B

BSW 648B

BSW 647B

BSZ 435B

BSZ 436B

BSZ 169B

BTB 525B

 

10 vehicles

1 day

1 day

1 day

1 day

1 day

1 day

1 day

1 day

1 day

1 day

 

-

-

-

-

 

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Data:

Reply to question 1446 approvad/‹u›t-aggro

05 June 2018 - NW1356

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Mbhele, Mr ZN to ask the Minister of Police

(1) With reference to the concerning steep budget escalations for the Protection and Security Services division from R353-milllon In 2008-09 to R1 ,5-bllllon in 2018-19, which Included an above-Inflation increase of 18,6% from R977,9 million in 2014-15 to R1, 16 billion In 2015-16, what has been the reason(s) for the steep year-on-year budget escalations; (2) has the (a} SA Police Service and (b) Police Ministry studied the SA Institute of Race Relations report titled South Africa's Secret Police: Inside the Multi-Billion Rand, Clandestine VIP Protection Se1Vices on these steep budget escalations; if not, why not; if so, what is the position in this regard? NW1457E

Reply:


(1) The reasons for the year-on-year budget escalations, are as follows:

- Additional members of Cabinet must be protected.

- An increase in manifested threats against Very Important Persons (VIP's).

- An Increase in major events and the related protection.


(2)(a)(b) Yes. The Department of Police supports the view of the President of the Republic of South Africa, Honourable MC Ramaphosa, who has said that measures must be implemented, to reduce the expenditure of protection and security services for VIPs.

The envisaged re-alignment and rationalisation of government departments by the President, will result in less· government departments, Members of Cabinet and VIPs. This will result In a significant reduction In expenditure for the Division: Protection and Security Services.

Reply, to question 1356 recommended


GENERAL NATIONAL COMMISSIONER: SOUTH AFRICAN POLICE STERVICE
KJ SITOLE (SOEG)
Date: 2018-05-23

Reply to question 1356 approved


MINISTER OF POLICE
BH CELE, MP
Date: 03/06/2018

05 June 2018 - NW1369

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Mhlongo, Mr P to ask the Minister of Police

What is the racial breakdown of members of the SA Police Service at each rank?

Reply:


The breakdown of the total South African Police Service (SAPS) workforce, as per SAPS\Act and the Public Service Act and per salary level, race and gender category, is attached.


Reply to question 1369 recommended

GENERAL

NATIONAL COMMISSIONER: SOUTH AFRICAN POLICE SERVICE

KJ SITOLE (SOEG)

Date:2018-05-23

Reply to question 1369 approved/not approved


MINISTER OF POLICE
BH CELE, MP
Date: 03/06/2018

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05 June 2018 - NW1264

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Kopane, Ms SP to ask the Deputy President

(1) (a) What is the annual budget of the SA National Aids Council (SANAC), (b) what amount of the budget comes from (i) international organisations and (ii) the private sector in South Africa and (c) how (i) is the budget spent and (ii) does the SANAC audit its books; (2) to what extent has (a) SANAC engaged mining companies to implement social labour plans to ease poverty, unemployed and determinants on health and (b) SANAC helped District Aids Councils and Local Aids Councils to be effective; (3) what innovative programmes is SANAC contemplating for reducing unplanned teenage pregnancies and HIV incidents amongst teenagers; (4) whether SANAC will intervene with regard to the poor attendance by the health representatives to Aids meetings at District Aids Councils and Local Aids Councils; (5) how is SANAC tracking its performance on planned activities and what measures are in place to achieve the implementation of its National Strategic Plan 2017-22?

Reply:

(1) (a) What is the annual budget of the SA National Aids Council (SANAC),

The Annual budget of SANAC for the period 2017/18 was R66, 275,268

(b) what amount of the budget comes from

(i) international organisations?

Funding from International donors for the period 2017/18 was R22,324,975

(ii) the private sector in South Africa and

 

SANAC did not receive any funding from the private sector in South Africa for the year 2017/18

(c) (i) How is the budget spent

Budget is spent on programmes developed in line with the National Strategic Plan (NSP) for HIV, TB and STI’s  

      

(ii) does the SANAC audit its books;

SANAC books are audited by independent internal and external auditors appointed by the SANAC Board of Trustees.

(2) to what extent has (a) SANAC engaged mining companies to implement social labour plans to ease poverty, unemployed and determinants on health

The Chamber of Mines is represented on the Global Fund Country Co- ordinating Mechanism and the Plenary and their participation facilitates the alignment of their social labour plans with other investments in the country, from government and external donors.

The new Global Fund Request for Funding that is currently being developed aims to include an organisation that works with private sector companies to align their investments with the National Strategic Plan for HIV, TB and STIs, maximising the efficiency and effectiveness of their investment.   

The SANAC has developed a private sector strategy that includes building a platform for engagement with mining companies but this has not yet been implemented due to funding shortages.

and (b) SANAC helped District Aids Councils and Local Aids Councils to be effective;

In July 2015, SANAC Secretariat commissioned an assessment to look at the functionality of the Provincial Councils on AIDS and their sub-level structures (District and Local AIDS Councils). Overall, the assessment showed secretariats exists and are able to conduct most of the support functions related to day to day Council activities. The assessment further showed that the levels of functionality of the PCAs and that of their respective sub-levels were found to be variable.

Provincial Premiers’ leadership of the PCAs was found to be more visible than perceived. However, at district and local level the assessment found that in many instances the councils were non-existent and where they existed the functionality levels were low. There were however provinces where some districts and local level AIDS councils are functional.

Based on the findings and recommendations SANAC Secretariat put together an AIDS Councils Capacity Development initiative to strengthen the Provincial, Districts and Local AIDS Councils. This initiative has seen the development of a Capacity Development Strategy to guide the implementation of the Capacity Building initiative for the AIDS Councils. A toolkit for AIDS Councils Capacity Development has also been developed and to this end 4 Provinces and their districts have been trained (Gauteng, North West, Mpumalanga and Free State). The remaining 5 provinces will be trained during this financial year. The capacity building will be followed by a mentorship programme to continually support the AIDS Councils to function optimally at all times.

SANAC through its Secretariat is also supporting the AIDS Councils to develop their Implementation Plans to reach the goals of the National Strategic Plan 2017-2018. To this end all the 9 provinces have their Provincial Implementation Plans being finalized while all the 44 Districts and 8 Metros have their Multi-Sectoral District Implementation Plans. However, successful implementation of these instruments will require that the Premiers and the Mayors take overall leadership of their AIDS Councils.

SANAC is also working with the United Nations Joint AIDS Program (UNAIDS) on a Fast Track Cities initiative to assist municipalities and cities with a high burden of HIV, TB and STI’s. This process seeks to support these Municipalities and Cities to fast track their HIV response to achieve the 90-90-90 targets by 2020 and their NSP targets by 2022.

(3) what innovative programmes is SANAC contemplating for reducing unplanned teenage pregnancies and HIV incidents amongst teenagers;

The SANAC secretariat co-ordinates the implementation of programmes targeting young women and girls under the umbrella of the She Conquers campaign launched by the previous SANAC chair. This includes programmes implemented by government, GIZ, the Global Fund to fight AIDS, TB and Malaria and the DREAMS programme of PEPFAR. The Global Fund programme is also piloting a cash plus care programme in KZN and WC where conditional cash grants are provided together with a package of services that aims to empower women aged 19-24 years. All these programmes aim to reduce teenage pregnancies and HIV incidence.

(4) whether SANAC will intervene with regard to the poor attendance by the health representatives to Aids meetings at District Aids Councils and Local Aids Councils;

While it is SANAC’s mandate to coordinate the HIV, TB and STI’s response in the country, it however remains the role of the individual AIDS Councils leadership to encourage every stakeholder to be always represented and participate actively during the AIDS Councils meetings. Therefore, the Premiers and Mayors are encouraged to make sure that their AIDS Councils are well established, multi-sectoral, meet on a regular basis and report on their work.

SANAC is also developing a National Accountability Framework and scorecard as recommended in the National Strategic Plan 2017-2022. It is envisaged that once completed the Accountability Framework will improve accountability across all sectors on the implementation of the National Strategic Plan. This process will result in the Premiers and Mayors understanding their performance progress towards achieving the 8 goals of the National Strategic Plan.

(5) how is SANAC tracking its performance on planned activities and what measures are in place to achieve the implementation of its National Strategic Plan 2017-22?

SANAC has an Annual Performance Plan (APP) which tracks its performance on planned activities on a quarterly basis. The APP is reviewed on a quarterly basis and audited to track progress.

Through its provincial representation and broad multi-stakeholder consultation, on an annual basis SANAC compiles M&E progress reports on the implementation of the National Strategic Plan (NSP). 

The NSP 2017-22 implementation is also tracked through the compilation of provincial quarterly progress reports on key indicators. 

Going forward, quarterly factsheets will be compiled to depict progress in the implementation of the NSP will be develop. The intention of this will be to widely communicate progress. 

A Mid-Term Review is also planned to track progress to document progress and address identified implementation challenges. 

05 June 2018 - NW42

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Maynier, Mr D to ask the Minister of Finance

(1)What (a) was the scope of National Treasury’s review of the coal contracts at Eskom, (b) are the names of each consultant that was employed to conduct the review and (c) was the (i) total cost and (ii) detailed breakdown of the costs thereof; (2) whether the report on the specified review has been finalised; if not, (a) why not and (b) by what date will the report be finalised; if so, what are the relevant details; (3) whether a forensic audit has been launched as a result of the specified review; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?

Reply:

1. (a) The scope of the work was to review the allegations pertaining to the awarding of coal contracts by Eskom Holdings SOC Limited (Eskom) as reported in the media and in the “State of Capture” report issued by the Public Protector on 14 October 2016 (State of Capture Report); to obtain and review information / documentation available to the National Treasury; and to obtain and review information / documentation available in the public domain;

(b) PricewaterhouseCoopers Inc.

(c) (i) R 494,202.69 (total costs)

(ii) Total Investigation fees: R494,202.69.

2. (a) A draft High Level Review Report has been done.

(b) The review report is the subject of a detailed criminal investigation by the South African Police Service and finalisation is dependent on the completion of those criminal proceedings.

3. There will not be a further in-depth forensic investigation conducted by the National Treasury’s Office of Accountant-General, as the investigation is under a criminal investigation process. The National Treasury is part of the multi-agency to support the criminal proceedings and the review report is subject of the detailed criminal investigation by the South African Police Service.

05 June 2018 - NW1435

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

(1) What (a) are the details of the charges contained in and (b) is the current status of the investigation into each docket (details furnished); (2) whether any suspects have been (a) questioned and/or (b) arrested; if not, in each case, why not; if so, (i) what are the relevant details in each case and (ii) '3fe any suspects out on bait; (3) what are the names of the Investigating officers that were assigned to investigate the charges In each case; (4) whether any forensic evidence has been concluded and/or presented to the investigating officer(s); (5) what (a) is the envisaged date for the finalisation of the specified case if not yet finalised and (b) are the details of the outcome of the case if finalised?

Reply:

(1)-(5),The information that is required is not readily available, as each case must be verified, before the information can be submitted. A request is made for an extension of three weeks, in. order for us to provide quality and correct information, as soon as it is available.

Reply to question 1435 recommended

GENERAL NATIONAL COMMISSIONER: SOUTH AFRICAN POLICE SERVICE
KJ SITOLE (SOEG)
Date
: 2018-05-23


Reply to question 1435 approved


MINISTER OF POLICE
BH CELE, MP
Date
; 2018/06/03

05 June 2018 - NW1261

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Mazzone, Ms NW to ask the Minister of Public Enterprises

(1) What are the reasons that Eskom has failed to recapitalise its tied mines resulting in a drop in coal supply; (2) whether Eskom has negotiated any contracts with non-tied mines to fill the coal-supply shortfall over the past 12 months; if so, (a) which companies have been contracted, (b) what was the cost of each ton of coal, (c) what is the total number of tons that will be supplied and (d) what are the details of the term of the contract; (3) whether Eskom will be entering into any future contracts with non-tied mines; if so, what is the name of each company?

Reply:

According to the information received from Eskom

(1)

Eskom had Capital constraints post Multi Year Price Determination 3 (MYPD3) award in 2013. Eskom prioritised allocation of capital for the New Build program and thus very limited capital was made available for the cost plus mines expansion and equipment replacement projects.

FY2017 Eskom recommitted capital investment in the cost plus mines. However Eskom is still faced with further funding constraints and this affects its capital allocation for cost plus mines.

(2)

Yes, over the past 12 months Eskom has negotiated contracts with non-tied mines to fill the coal-supply shortfall.

(2)(a)(c)(d)

Table 1 provides the name of the suppliers that have been contracted; total number of tons that will be supplied to Eskom; and the start date of each coal supply agreement (CSA).

Table 1: Details of contracts with non-tied mines

 No.

Name of the supplier (a)

Total Quantity in tons (c)

CSA start date

(d)

1

Sudor Coal (Pty) Ltd – Halfgewonnen

20 960 000

2017/05/01

2

Silverlake Trading (Pty) Ltd – Uitgevalen

             3 000 000

2017/05/01

3

Izimbiwa Handling Systems (Pty) Ltd - Doornrug

                350 000

2017/05/01

4

Iyanga Mining (Pty) Ltd - Leeuport, Klipfontein & Mooifontein

                480 000

2017/05/01

5

Keaton Mining (Pty) Ltd – Vanggatfontein

                100 000

2017/06/01

6

African Exploration Mining and Finance Company - Chilwavhusiku

             9 000 000

2017/09/01

7

Izimbiwa Coal (Pty) Ltd -Graspan (Previously Shanduka)

             1 050 000

2017/06/01

8

 

Exxaro Coal Mpumalanga (Pty) Ltd – NBC

 

             1 020 000

2017/07/01

 

   

                420 000

 

9

 

Cathoros Commodities (Pty) Ltd -  Wescoal Processing Plant

 

120 000

2017/07/17

 

   

280 000

 

 

 No.

Name of the supplier (a)

Total Quantity in tons (c)

CSA start date (d)

10

Iyanga Mining (Pty) Ltd – Klipfontein

4 800 000

2017/08/01

11

African Exploration Mining and Finance Company - Mzimkhulu

29 800 000

2017/10/01

12

Tshedza Mining Resources (Pty) Ltd – Manungu

720 000

2017/09/01

13

Keaton Mining (Pty) Ltd – Vanggatfontein

200 000

2017/10/01

14

Stuart Coal (Pty) Ltd - East Block

1 200 000

2017/11/01

15

Overlooked Colliery (Pty) Ltd

504 000

2017/12/01

16

Rirhandzu Colliery (Pty) Ltd

790 000

2018/01/01

17

Ntshovelo Mining Resources (Pty) Ltd

550 000

2018/01/01

18

Liketh Investments (Pty) Ltd - KK Pit 5

750 000

2017/12/18

19

Cathoros Commodities (Pty) Ltd - Nndanganeni Colliery

450 000

2018/01/01

20

Exxaro Coal Mpumalanga (Pty) Ltd - NBC

780 000

2018/01/01

21

Hlagisa Mining (Pty) Ltd -  Wildfontein

2 000 000

2018/03/01

22

Izimbiwa Coal (Pty) Ltd (previously Shanduka) - Graspan

3 600 000

2018/03/22

23

Wescoal Mining - Elandspruit

480 000

2018/04/01

(2)(b)

Please note that prices cannot be disclosed as they are confidential and commercialy sensitive.

(3)

Yes, to satisfy its demand Eskom will be entering into any future contracts with non-tied mines through the approved procurement mechanisms.

The names of the suppliers who are involved in the ongoing procurement processes cannot be revealed as this would compromise the processes, while those who will be engaged in the future are not known at this stage.

04 June 2018 - NW1534

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Dreyer, Ms AM to ask the Minister of Police

What number of (a) vehicles are available for visible policing with specific reference to sector policing at the Norkem Park Police Station, (b) the specified vehicles have mileage of (i) 1-100 000 kms, (ii) 100 001-200 000 kms, (iii) 200 001-300 000 kms and (iv) over 300 000 kms and (c) days In 2017 was each of the vehicles out of working order?

Reply:

                       

Norkem Park

 

Total vehicles available for  Sector Policing     

(b)(i) 1- 100 000 kms

(b)(ii) 100 001 – 200 000kms

(b)(iii) 200 001 -300 000kms

(b)(iv)over 300 000kms

  1. Number of vehicles
  1. Days out of working order
  1. Number of vehicles
  1. Days out of working order
  1. Number of vehicles

c)Days out of working order

a) Number of vehicles

c)Days out of working order

3                              

BTM 258B

 

 

31

 

BSX 682B

 

31

 

BTC 185B

 

4

BRV 123B

Replacement for  

BTC 185B

 

31

 

 

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Data: 22 May 2018

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Reply to question 1534 recommended/

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GENERAL H AFRICAN POLICE SERVICE

Reply to question 1534 approved/not approved

MINI9T OF POLICE BH CELE, MP

04 June 2018 - NW1528

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Shinn, Ms MR to ask the Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services

(1) Whether (a) his department and entities reporting to him and/or (b) any other government department will be underwriting the costs of staging the International Telecommunication Union’s (ITU) Information Communication Technology (ICT) event to be held in Durban in September 2018; if so, (i) what will it cost to stage the event, (ii) what are the detailed breakdown of the costs, (iii) which department will be underwriting the costs, (iv) why will the costs be underwritten and (v) from which budget allocations will the costs be underwritten; (2) Whether the (a) President and/or (b) Cabinet granted approval for the ITU ICT event to take place; if so, what are the details of (i) the title of the document, (ii) the date on which the document was signed and (iii) who signed the document; (3) Whether he will furnish Mrs M R Shinn with a copy of the specified document? NW1668E

Reply:

I have been advised by the Department that:

(1)(a) No, however funding for the event will be sourced through sponsorship. The Department will only be responsible for the travel expenses of the ITU including pre-event missions.

(b) No

(2) Yes. The Cabinet approved the hosting in September 2017.

(3) No. Cabinet Memoranda are classified documents.

 

Approved / not approved

Dr Siyabonga Cwele, MP

Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services

Date:

04 June 2018 - NW1126

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Van der Westhuizen, Mr AP to ask the Minister of Higher Education and Training

(1)What are the reason(s) for the significant drop in the number of learners at level 4 at each community education and training college for the period 1 January 2015 to 31 December 2017, as illustrated by the number of learners sitting for examinations in language learning areas of 152 720 learners in 2015, 116 133 learners in 2016 and 73 076 learners in 2017; (2) whether she has found this drop in the numbers of learners studying through community education and training colleges to be a matter of concern; if so, (a) what steps does she intend to take to reverse this trend, (b) when will the specified steps be implemented and (c) to what extent should a turnaround be experienced; (3) whether there is any explanation from an operational point of view for the vast differences in the pass rates at community and education colleges for each year, as illustrated by the pass rates for the language learning areas of 46,0% in 2015, 62,9% in 2016 and 94,5% in 2017; if not, what would explain the vast differences; if so, what would the reason(s) be

Reply:

1. The Department has monitorin the Community Learning Centres (CLCs) since 2017,has undertaken lecturer roadshows from January 2018 to February 2018. In these engagements with CLCs, the following factors were attributed to the low enrolment numbers:

  • Delay in the certification of students:

There are challenges with the data from the State Information Technology Agency (SITA) system for certifying students who have written the General Education and Training Certificate (GETC): Adult Basic Education and Training qualification. The SITA system is unable to consolidate the results of students who have written individual subjects over a number of examination cycles. An examination forum inclusive of officials from the Department’s Community Education and Training (CET) branch, CET colleges, Provincial Education Departments (PEDs), SITA and the National Assessment and Examination unit has been established to deal with the challenges identified.

  • Inadequate provision of learning and teaching support materials:

There is an inadequate college budget allocated for the provision of Learning and Teaching Support Materials (LTSM) to students. The procurement of LTSM takes place through the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) colleges, which is slow and results in students not getting their LTSM on time. Engagements are taking place between TVET colleges and the Department to address these issues. In addition, training is taking place for the requisition of goods and services by CET colleges so that they have a clear understanding of the supply chain management processes within TVET colleges.

  • Demoralised lecturers due to the non-resolution of conditions of service:

There is an inadequate allocation for the Compensation of Employees budget for the standardisation and improvement of conditions of service. The lack of resolution or finalisation of the standardisation and improvement of conditions of service causes tensions and conflicts within CET colleges and demoralises lecturers. Funding bids have been submitted to National Treasury to address the standardisation and improvement of conditions of service.

  • Learning space/infrastructure that is not conducive for students to learn:

Given that a number of the community learning centres are located in primary schools, with furniture tailor-made for young children; this poses a problem for the youth and adults attending these classes. The lack of CET infrastructure means that facilities, such as ablution facilities are locked when classes commence late in the afternoon or early evening resulting in students not having access to basic amenities within the host school. There are continuous engagements with PEDs and the CET colleges have begun a process of identifying closed schools and unused government infrastructure.

2. (a) The drop in the number of learners studying at CET colleges is a matter of concern since it negatively affects the overall objective of increasing access and success. The Department has undertaken the following steps:

  • a national teaching and learning improvement plan has been put in place to address poor performance;
  • budget bids have been submitted to National Treasury for additional funding on the baseline to address inadequate learning and teaching support materials;
  • an examinations forum has been established with PEDs to address delays in certification;
  • proposals on the conditions of service have been developed, which require funding and negotiations within the appropriate bargaining chamber for finalisation; and
  • engagement with the Department of Public Works for the possible use of underutilised and unused infrastructure.

(b) The above steps are at various stages of implementation:

  • the current financial year is the second year of implementing the teaching and learning improvement plan;
  • budget bids were submitted to National Treasury in 2017 without any success;
  • the examinations forum held its first meeting in the first quarter of 2018;
  • the establishment of a bargaining structure for Community Education and Training is on course; and
  • the identification of alternative infrastructure is an ongoing process.

(c) A turnaround due to different interventions is expected within the 2018 Medium Term Expenditure Framework period.

3. CET colleges develop strategic and annual plans, including interventions regarding teaching and learning. The performance of students at each college is informed by the implementation of their improvement plans, the calibre of lecturers in the college and provision of leadership with regards to teaching and learning. These factors are reflected in the various monitoring reports undertaken by the Department. The National Policy on Curriculum Development and Implementation, and National Improvement Plan focuses on specific interventions to be undertaken on poor performing subjects, as well as national interventions on the training of lecturers. The improvement in the pass rate for languages in the learning areas can be attributed to the implementation of the National Improvement Plan.

04 June 2018 - NW1541

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Boshoff, Ms SH to ask the Minister of Social Development

Whether, with reference to her reply to question 884 on 10 April 2018, the Child Protection Register contains any names of individuals who were found to be unfit to work with children during disciplinary hearings; if not, why not; if so, what number of such names appear on the register?

Reply:

With reference to the reply to question 884 on 10 April 2018, the Child Protection Register contains six names of individuals who were found to be unfit to work with children during disciplinary hearings.

________________________

Approved by the Minister on

Date……………………….

04 June 2018 - NW1530

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Waters, Mr M to ask the Minister of Police

V'lhat number of (a) vehicles are available for visible policing with specific reference to sector policing at the Boksburg North Police Station, (b) the specified vehicles have mileage of (I) 1-100 000 kms, (II) 100 001-200 000 kma, (iii) 200 001-300 000 kms and (Iv) over 300 000 kms and (c) days In 2017 was each of the vehicles out of working order?

Reply:

What number of (a) vehicles are available for visible policing with specific reference to sector policing at the Boksburg North Police Station, (b) the specified vehicles have mileage of (I) 1-100 000 kms, (II) 100 001-200 000 kma, (iii) 200 001-300 000 kms and (Iv) over 300 000 kms and (c) days In 2017 was each of the vehicles out of working order?

NW1670E

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04 June 2018 - NW1533

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Dreyer, Ms AM to ask the Minister of Police

What number of (a) vehicles are available for visible policing with specific reference to sector policing at the Kempton Park Police Station, (b) the specified vehicles have mileage of (l) 1-100 000 kms, (II) 100 001-200 000 km&, (Ill) 200 001-300 000 kms and (iv) over 300 000 kms and (c) days in 2017 was each of the vehicles out of working order?

Reply:

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04 June 2018 - NW1524

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Hunsinger, Mr CH to ask the Minister of Transport

(a) What amount was collected by the e-tolls in each month in the (i) 2017-18 financial year and (ii) current financial year to date and (b) what was the cost of collection over the same period?

Reply:

a) (i) The receipts for GFIP e-tolls for each month of the previous financial year is reflected in the tabled below:

Apr-17

May-17

Jun-17

Jul-17

Aug-17

Sep-17

Oct-17

Nov-17

Dec-17

Jan-18

Feb-18

Mar-18

Rm

Rm

Rm

Rm

Rm

Rm

Rm

Rm

Rm

Rm

Rm

Rm

R64,33

R56,01

R59,14

R68,46

R57,79

R59,44

R72,78

R68,70

R16,55

R84,30

R61,74

R56,58

In addition, R23 million was received for financial transaction clearing fees from toll concessionaires as part of the services delivered nationally for electronic toll collection transactions. The total amount processed by the National Transaction Clearing House for e-toll transactions for the 2017/18 financial year amounted to R2 770 million

(ii) Receipts for April for the GFIP e-tolls- R63,5 million

b) (i) Payments made for the toll operational costs to toll operator: R643 million for 2017/18. It should be noted these payments include the payments made to the toll operator related to the processing and clearing of all electronic toll transactions nationally (R2 770 million).

(ii) The payment certificate for April has not yet been processed.

04 June 2018 - NW712

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Stubbe, Mr DJ to ask the Minister of Finance

(1)Whether the National Treasury has a sexual harassment and assault policy in place; if not, (a) why not and (b) by what date will the National Treasury have such a policy in place; if so, (i) how are reports investigated and (ii) what are the details of the consequence management and sanctions stipulated by the policy; (2) (a) what is the total number of incidents of sexual harassment and assault that have been reported in the National Treasury (i) in each of the past three financial years and (ii) since 1 April 2017, (b) what number of cases were (i) opened and concluded, (ii) withdrawn and (iii) remain open based on the incidents and (c) what sanctions were issued for each person who was found to have been guilty?

Reply:

1. Yes.

a) Not applicable.

b) (i) Any National Treasury employee who feels that he / she is the victim of sexual harassment has the right to seek redress without prejudice. The procedure for dealing with the reports / complaints has the following two stages:

The informal approach

This is the first phase. This includes speaking to the harasser preferably in the presence of the witness, describing the unwelcome behavior and asking for it to stop. The victim can also write a letter to the harasser outlining the unwelcome behaviour detailing where and how events occurred, the letter should be signed and dated and a copy kept.

A third party intervention can be used where the aggrieved party is not comfortable in approaching the harasser personally. A shop steward or any neutral employee could approach the harasser on behalf of the victim and could mediate the matter informally. The Human Resources Management unit or a trusted colleague could also intervene and mediate.

The formal approach

The victim may lay a grievance against the perpetrator and follow the National Treasury’s grievance and disciplinary procedures. If this process fails, a statutory conciliation may be considered, which is a process by which a neutral person from a bargaining council assist the parties to reach an agreement. The Labour Court can adjudicate when none of the above processes yield a result with which both parties are satisfied.

Victims could institute a civil claim and sue the harasser and lay a charge under criminal law at the same time as they pursue labour procedures when the sexual harassment is rape, attempted rape or sexual assault.

(ii) The disciplinary code and procedure and the relevant resolutions of the PSCBC and GPSSBC will apply when discipline takes place.

2. (a) (i-ii) Nil

(b) (i-iii) Nil

(c) Not applicable.

04 June 2018 - NW1830

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Horn, Mr W to ask the Minister of Public Service and Administration

(1)Whether (a) her spouse and/or (b) an adult family member accompanied her on any official international trip (i) in each of the past five financial years and (ii) since 1 April 2018; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what (aa) is the name of the person(s), (bb) was the (aaa) purpose and (bbb) destination of the trip and (cc) was the (aaa) total cost and (bbb) detailed breakdown of the costs of the accompanying person(s) to her department; (2) whether each of the specified trips were approved by the President in terms of the provisions of Section 1, Annexure A of the Ministerial Handbook; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?

Reply:

Yes, such expenditure has been covered under the heading foreign travel, in the Annual Reports submitted Parliament, auditing process on the expenditure incurred during the period 2017-2018 has not been completed, the President approved the travel

04 June 2018 - NW1450

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America, Mr D to ask the Minister of Police

What number of (a) vehicles are there for detectives at the Sebenza Police Station, (b) these vehicles have mileage of (i) 1 -100 000kms, (ii) 100 001 - 200 000kms, (iii) 200 001- 300 000kms and (iv) over 300 000kms and (c) days In 2017 were each of the specified vehicles out of working order?

Reply:

( a)(b )(i)(ii)(iii)(iv)( c)

Please find here: Table

04 June 2018 - NW54

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Mileham, Mr K to ask the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs

With reference to his reply to question 2991 on 30 October 2017, (a) what number of former councillors did not receive a statement reflecting how the gratuity was calculated, (b) what steps are being taken to address this and (c) by what date does he expect that the (i) remaining former councillors will receive the gratuity and (ii) balance of councillors will receive the statements?

Reply:

The Department:

(a) The number of non –returning councillors that did not receive their statements reflecting how the gratuity was paid is 63. (b) The Department has since resent statements to the municipalities for them to distribute it to the non-returning councillors. (c)(i) Department is aiming to send all the outstanding letters on or before 15 December 2017. (ii) The remaining non-returning councillors will receive their gratuities upon submitting the outstanding information (e.g. income tax numbers/proof that their tax matters are resolved.

04 June 2018 - NW1362

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Bozzoli, Prof B to ask the Minister of Higher Education and Training

(1)Whether there is a maintenance plan for staff housing facilities at the Walter Sisulu University; if so, will she provide Prof B Bozzoli with a copy of the maintenance plan; (2) what amount was (a) allocated towards and (b) actually spent on the maintenance of staff housing facilities in the (i) 2015-16, (ii) 2016-17 and (iii) 2017-18 financial years?

Reply:

The Walter Sisulu University (WSU) has provided the following responses to the questions posed:

1. WSU has a maintenance plan for all its facilities including staff accommodation. The maintenance plan for the Mthatha Campus is attached as Annexure A.

2. (a) Facilities operational expenses at WSU are combined and do not reflect each facility’s individual expense, e.g. staff houses, student residences, administration offices, laboratories, etc. Therefore, WSU cannot provide an amount that was allocated specifically to staff housing facilities in each of the stipulated financial years.

(b) Given that WSU does not separate their accounts according to facilities as indicated under 2(a) above, WSU is unable to provide details of expenditure on staff housing for the stipulated periods.

Anexure A: Mthatha Maintenance Plan for the year 2018/19

Campus

Facility

Item

Budget

Mthatha

Old library

Roofing

R2 000 000

 

East teaching mall

Roofing

R21 000 000

 

Ntinga residential

Plumbing and electricity

R350 000

 

East teaching mall

Seating, air conditioning, chalk boards and electricity

R2 000 000

 

Campus electric reticulation

Service transformers and switch gear and ring main

R1 600 000

 

KGB KTC Iphulo

Furniture - beds cupboards chairs and desks, painting

R3 900 000

 

General Campus

Lights on campus

R250 000

 

Sasol Library, Science block and New Administration

Purchase Jojo tanks

R80 000

 

Houses

Repairs to Gate

R50 000

 

In-service Road

General road construction

R3 800 000

 

Chumani Residential

Plumbing and painting, roof leaks

R 450 000

 

Iphulo Residential

Plumbing and painting, roof leaks

R250 000

 

Baghadad and Kuwait

Plumbing and burglar doors

R300 000

 

Atlanta Residential

Electricity, plumbing and doors

R450 000

 

General Campus

Holes along the perimeter fencing

R170 000

 

General Campus

Boiler repairs

R335 000

 

General Campus

Coal for the boilers

R250 000

 

General Campus

Electrical material

R400 000

 

General Campus

Plumbing material

R350 000

 

General Campus

Carpentry material

R350 000

 

General Campus

Repair of potholes on campus

R150 000

 

General Campus

Repair of broken glasses in the student Residential

R150 000

 

East Teaching Mall

Plumbing

R200 000

 

Old Library

Plumbing

R200 000

Zama

Back gate

Guard room

R25 000

 

Block J

Painting and electricity

R300 000

 

Block L

Painting and electricity

R300 000

 

Block M

Electric DB and carpentry

R175 000

 

Block O

Carpentry and electricity

R45 000

 

General Campus

Glazing for all the student residential

R60 000

 

General Campus

Roof leaks in the student residential

R60 000

 

General Campus

Roof leaks in the lecture halls

R200 000

 

General Campus

Purchasing of desks and chairs(500)

R350 000

 

General Campus

Repair of holes in the perimeter fencing

R50 000

 

General Campus

Repair of potholes on campus

R50 000

 

Large Auditorium

Sitting

R350 000

Health Science (Accommodation in the hospitals)

Maintenance

R200 000

Mthatha Campus

Vice chancellor's accommodation

Palisade Fencing

R200 000

Mthatha Off Campus Staff Accommodation

Uniwes Flats

Gates

R150 000

 

Uniwes Flats

Plumbing

R300 000

 

Uniwes Flats

Kitchen cupboards

R300 000

 

Uniwes Flats

Replacement of floor mats

R500 000

 

Uniwes Flats

Replacement of some garage doors

R100 000

 

Ntlambo Flats

Plumbing and electricity

R250 000

 

UniSouth Flats

Fencing and Plumbing

R200 000

University Houses

Fortgale

Plumbing

R30 000

 

Southernwood houses

Fencing and Plumbing

R200 000

 

Kwezi Houses

Fencing and Flooring

R200 000

 

Garden Flats

Plumbing

R60 000

04 June 2018 - NW1445

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Waters, Mr M to ask the Minister of Police

What number of (a) vehicles are there for detectives at the Tembisa Police Station, (b) (b) these vehicles have mileage of (i) 1 - 100 000kms, (Ii) 100 001 -200 000kms, (iii) 200 001 - 300 000kms and (iv) over 300 000kms and (c) days In 2017 were each of the specified vehicles out of working order?

Reply:

( a)(b )(l)(li)(iii)(iv)( c)

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04 June 2018 - NW1447

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Dreyer, Ms AM to ask the Minister of Police

What number of (a) vehicles are there for detectives at the Germiston Police Station, (b} these vehicles have mileage of (0 1 - 100 000kms. (ii) 100 001 - 200 000kms, (ill) 200 001 - 300 000kms and (iv) over 300 000kms and (c} days in 2017 were each Of the specified vehicles out of working order?

04 June 2018 - NW1467

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Tarabella - Marchesi, Ms NI to ask the Minister of Finance

(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) he, (b) senior management service members in the National Treasury and/or (c) any of the heads of entities reporting to him 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 he will furnish Ms N I Tarabella Marchesi with copies of the lifestyle audit reports?

Reply:

1. No, in the last three financial years, (2015/16, 2016/17, 2017/18) no lifestyle audit has been conducted on:

a) The Minister of Finance;

b) Senior management service members in the National Treasury; and / or

c) Any of the heads of the entities reporting to the National Treasury.

There are currently no life style audits planned for any of the officials stated above. However, it should be noted that if required, the necessary processes such as forensic investigation, audits and / or anti-corruption to initiate and conduct lifestyle audits on any official of the National Treasury and the Ministry of Finance are in place.

2. Not applicable.

04 June 2018 - NW1479

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Robertson, Mr K to ask the Minister of Public Service and Administration

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 Mr K P Robertson with copies of the lifestyle audit reports?

Reply:

1. No

2. Falls away

04 June 2018 - NW1540

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Majola, Mr TR to ask the Minister of Police

What number of (a) vehicles ate available for visible pollclng with speciflc reference to sector policing at the Sebenza Pollca Station, (b) the specified vehicles have mileage of (i) 1-100 000 kma, (II) 100 001-200 000 kms, (III) 200 001-300 000 kms and (iv) over 300 000 kms and (c) days In 2017 was each of the vehicles out of working order?

Reply:

                       

  1. Sebenza

 

Total vehicles available for  Sector Policing     

(b)(i) 1- 100 000 kms

(b)(ii) 100 001 – 200 000kms

(b)(iii) 200 001 -300 000kms

(b)(iv)over 300 000kms

  1. Number of vehicles

(SAPS Numbers)

  1. Days out of working order
  1. Number of vehicles
  1. Days out of working order
  1. Number of vehicles

c)Days out of working order

a) Number of vehicles

c)Days out of working order

4                              

Nil

 

 

Nil

 

BTW 003B

BYW 351B

 

4

4

 

BTC 517B

BSK417B

4

6

Nil

 

Nil

 

 

 

NW1080E

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Date: 22 May 2018

Reply to question 15J0 recommended

GENERAL

TH AFRiCAN POLICG SERVICE

Reply to question 1540 apps

MINI fi POLICE BH CELE, MP

04 June 2018 - NW1529

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Shinn, Ms MR to ask the Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services

(1)        Whether (a) his department and/or entities reporting to him and/or (b) any other government department appointed any service providers to (i) organise, (ii) stage and/or (iii) manage the International Telecommunication Union’s Information Communication Technology event to be held in Durban in September 2018; if so, (aa) what are the details of the processes followed, (bb) what are the details of who was appointed and (cc)(aaa) who will pay for the services of the service providers and (bbb) within what time frame; (2) Whether (a) his department and/or entities reporting to him and/or (b) any other government department will pay the expenses of any speaker or participant at the specified event; if so, what are the relevant details in each case; (3) (a) how will the event be financed and (b) to whom do sponsors, exhibitors and delegates pay their fees?

Reply:

1. (a) –(b) No.

2. No speaker will be paid by Department or its entities.

3. (a) The event will be financed mostly by sponsorship

(b) Host Country sponsors are encouraged to support the event through sponsorship in kind by procuring the required services directly or pay the Department (DTPS), via the National Revenue Fund (NRF), as per Section 21.2.2 of the Treasury Regulations.

 

Approved/ not approved

Dr Siyabonga Cwele, MP

Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services

Date: