Questions and Replies
18 June 2018 - NW1336
Figg, Mr MJ to ask the Minister of Public Works
Whether any progress has been made on the implementation of the (a) Public Works Towards the 21st Century White Paper developed in 1997; and (b) Creating an Enabling Environment for Reconstruction, Growth and Development in the Construction Industry in 1999; if not, in each case, why not; if so, what are the relevant details in each case?
Reply:
(a) and (b) Yes,
Overview Progress Report on the Implementation of the 1997 and 1999 Public Works White Papers can be summarised as follows:
Construction Sector
Since the adoption of the 1997 and 1999 Public Works White Papers respectively the Department of Public Works (DPW) led a process that culminated in the Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) and the Council for the Built Environment (CBE) Acts of Parliament, as well as the Construction Sector Charter and Codes. The Department is currently in the process of reviewing the cited Acts.
The Emerging Contractor Development Programme is a key intervention that has been implemented. This has enabled participation of black owned small and medium enterprises in the construction sector. However, there is still room for improvement to deepen transformation in the sector. Opportunities availed to these enterprises through set-asides have afforded these business entities opportunities to gain skills and knowledge, as well as expand their asset-base.
Property Sector
The State has been beset with a number of intertwined challenges in respect of the management and administration of its immovable property portfolio. To provide a uniform framework and ensure coordination in the management of immovable assets the Government Immovable Assets Management Act, 2007 (GIAMA) [Act No. 19 of 2007] was enacted. The process of institutionalisation of the Act started immediately thereafter and continuous monitoring is being undertaken.
In an endeavour to enhance implementation of GIAMA, the Department of Public Works embarked on a programme to produce a complete and Generally Recognised Accounting Practice (GRAP) compliant Immovable Asset Register (IAR). The IAR enhancement programme was successfully completed in the 2015/16 financial year.
The IAR is a critical mechanism that enables the State to have accurate, up-to-date and comprehensive information on its immovable assets.
One of the challenges identified through the operational Policy Framework was the lack of a pre-eminent property and facilities management hub for the State. In September 2014 Cabinet approved the establishment of the Property Management Trading Entity (PMTE). The Entity is primarily charged with the management of State properties. We are currently in the process of operationalizing the PMTE.
Public Employment/Works Programmes
The Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) is in its third phase, having been formally launched in 2004. The EPWP Strategy and EPWP Guidelines for implementation have been developed to give direction towards the implementation of the intervention.
Central to the implementation of the EPWP is the application of labour intensive methods, which have resulted in massive job creation, skilling and community asset building. Major social infrastructure assets include police stations, schools, community halls, courts and internal access roads, amongst others. The StatsSA 2015 Quarterly Household Survey confirmed that the EPWP has had a significant impact in addressing the challenge of hunger as a result of poverty for thousands of households. The EPWP has been a safety net for many who struggle to find employment in the mainstream economy. Moreover, to an extent, the EPWP has contributed to reducing socio-economic inequalities and has had a positive effect on social cohesion.
Deracialisation and Radical Transformation in the Construction Sector
The Department of Public Works provides leadership in facilitating the transformation of the built environment (BE). The enactment of the Council for the Built Environment Act, 2000 [Act No. 43 of 2000] and the Acts related to the 6 Built Environment Professions Councils (BEPCs) attests to the efforts towards the transformation of the BE sector. The BEPC talk to the following disciplines:
- Architecture;
- Landscape Architecture;
- Quantity Surveying;
- Engineering;
- Construction project management; and
- Property Valuers.
Though challenges still exist, a lot of groundwork has been covered leading to a steady throughput of BE professionals from designated groups.
To foster inclusivity and broad participation in the property sector, particularly with respect to State-owned immovable assets, the Property Management Empowerment Policy was developed and approved in January 2018 and subsequently became operational.
The Property Sector Charter and Codes were developed to facilitate transformation in the Property sector. The amended Codes were approved by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) in June 2017.
The Construction Sector Transformation Charter provides the basis for the development of the Construction Sector Code as it reflects the commitment of various parties to actively promote a vibrant, transformed and competitive construction sector. The Construction Sector Charter and Codes have recently (December 2017) been approved by the DTI.
All the efforts alluded above demonstrate that the Department of Public Works is committed to creating an enabling environment for reconstruction, growth and development in the Property and Construction Sectors.
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18 June 2018 - NW1713
Hlonyana, Ms NKF to ask the Minister of Economic Development
(1)(a) What total amount of land owned by his department and the entities reporting to him in each province is (i) vacant and (ii) unused or has no purpose and (b) what is the (i) location and (ii) size of each specified plot of land; (2) (a) how much of the land owned by his department and the entities reporting to him has been leased out for private use and (b) what is the (i) Rand value of each lease and (ii)(aa) location and (bb) size of each piece of land?
Reply:
The Economic Development Department, ITAC, Competition Commission and Competition Tribunal do not own land and currently rents office space.
The IDC owns property which is retained as part of its overall investment portfolio.
Details on land owned by the IDC has been provided in Parliamentary Question 3605 in November 2017 and Parliamentary Question 978 in March 2018.
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18 June 2018 - NW1616
Cardo, Dr MJ to ask the Minister of Economic Development
With reference to his engagements with the Swedish retailer, H&M, as mentioned in his department’s Budget Vote speech on 10 May 2018, (a) how did the engagements come about, (b) what was the nature of the discussions, (c) what undertakings were given by the retailer and (d) what suasion was employed to extract these undertakings?
Reply:
H&M is reportedly the world’s second largest clothing retailer, with stores ion a number of countries, including in South Africa. Earlier this year, the company featured an advert of a black child wearing a sweatshirt with the words “coolest monkey in the jungle” etched on the front.
The company was widely criticized for insensitivity and some responded with outrage. The company issued a public apology and hired a diversity leader to strengthen company sensitivities.
It had been known for some time that the company has not used South Africa as a source for the manufacture of clothing. EDD reached out to the company to draw to their attention to the fact that the African continent is not purely a consumer market for goods but also a source of clothing and textiles. The Swedish ambassador also facilitated discussions between the company and government as well as NGOs.
During the discussions, it was acknowledged that every single item in a H&M store from assets, stock in trade and consumables is imported. The Department and some of the NGOs pointed out that a full and complete mea culpa would preferably include using South Africa as a source for clothing and other consumables, which would create local jobs and help to bring down levels of unemployment in the country.
Government is encouraging a number of retailers to localize more of their sourcing as a means of creating local jobs and some retailers have already responded positively, as reported to Parliament on more than one occasion, with positive results for the country.
H&M acknowledged it had not previously considered South Africa as a sourcing market and undertook to send a technical delegation to South Africa to identify local capacity. EDD arranged a meeting between H&M and a retailer who had invested in local sourcing to show the opportunities in local industry. EDD arranged for H&M to visit a number of factories in Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban in late May 2018.
We are engaging the company further and look forward to a positive response based responsible corporate sourcing that creates manufacturing jobs in South Africa.
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18 June 2018 - NW1787
Bagraim, Mr M to ask the Minister of Police
What is the current (a) actual and (b) optimal number of police officers involved with sector policing at the Edenvale Police Station; (2) by what date will the specified police station receive its full complement of sector police officers?
Reply:
(1)(a)(b) and (2)
Police Station |
(1)(a) Actual |
(1)(b) Optimal (Ideal) |
(2) Date when full complement will be reached |
Edenvale Sector Policing |
31 |
35(-4) |
During the 2017/2018 financial year, no students were allocated to the police station. The entry level allocation demand was submitted to the National Commissioner and once the allocation is received, priority will be given to police stations, in order to address shortages and fill the projected service terminations. |
Reply to question 1787 recommended/
LE (SOEG)
Date: " " " '
GENERAL UTH AFRICAN POLICE SERVICE
2
Reply to question 1787 approved/not approved
MINIS : OF POLICE BH CELE, MP
Date:
18 June 2018 - NW1618
Cardo, Dr MJ to ask the Minister of Economic Development
Whether he has engaged the Minister of Public Enterprises and/or the Minister of Transport to ensure that Transnet and the Passenger Rail Agency of SA implement policies towards local procurement of rail-lines and trains; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what (a) are the relevant details and (b) progress has been made in this regard?
Reply:
As indicated in Parliament, I have met with both the Minister of Public Enterprises and the Minister of Transport to raise concerns regarding local procurement and to advise of the availability of local production capacity. Both Ministers support the drive to localize production of rolling stock and components.
The Honourable Member will be aware that changes have been effected recently to the boards of both affected State-owned Companies, namely Transnet and PRASA.
Further announcements will be made when additional developments occur or policy pronouncements are made.
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18 June 2018 - NW1845
Groenewald, Dr PJ to ask the Minister of Police
(1) Whether all members of the senior management service (SMS) in his department had declared their interests for the past year as required by the Public Service Regulations; if not, (a) why not, (b) how many of the specified members did not declare their interests and (c) what are the (i) names and (ii) ranks of the specified noncompliant members of the SMS; (2) whether noncompliant SMS members have been charged; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details; (3) what number (a) of employees in his department at each post level are currently suspended on full salary and (b) of the specified employees at each post level have been suspended for the specified number of days (details furnished); (4) what is the total amount of cost attached to the days of service lost as a result of the suspensions in each specified case; (5) whether he will make a statement on the matter?
Reply:
(1)(a)(b) The South African Police Service (SAPS), achieved a submission rate of 99,45% (909 out of 914), for Senior Management Service {SMS) level disclosures. All disclosures were done on the Electronic E-disclosure System of the Department: Public Service and Administration {DPSA).
Five officials, at SMS level, submitted their disclosures late and in the manual format, as they had difficulty submitting it in the electronic format.
Four of these officials were newly appointed SMS members, at the level of Brigadier (Director) and one employee, at the level of Major General (Chief Director), was on extended sick leave.
Please find here: (1)(c)(i)(ii) and (2)
18 June 2018 - NW1824
Gqada, Ms T to ask the Minister of Justice and Correctional Services
(Whether (a) his spouse and/or (b) an adult family member accompanied him on any official international trip (i) in each of the past five financial years and (ii) since 1 April 2018; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what (aa) is the name of the person(s), (bb) was the (aaa) purpose and (bbb) destination of the trip and (cc) was the (aaa) total cost and (bbb) detailed breakdown of the costs of the accompanying person(s) to his department; (2) whether each of the specified trips were approved by the President in terms of the provisions of Section 1, Annexure A of the Ministerial Handbook; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
- No, I have never travelled on any official international trip with a spouse or family member.
- Not applicable
18 June 2018 - NW1497
Groenewald, Dr PJ to ask the Minister of Police
(1) (a)(i) How many cases of alleged illegal abalone poaching were reported to the SA Police Service (SAPS) in each year during the period 1 January 2013 up to the latest specified date for which information is available and (ii) what quantity of abalone was confiscated by the SAPS in each specified year and (b) what happened to the confiscated abalone; (2) (a) how many (i) persons were arrested in each specified year in this regard and (ii) of the specified arrests were successfully prosecuted and (b) what did the sentence amount to in each case; (3) whether any SAPS officials were alleged to have been involved in any illegal abalone poaching in the specified period; if so, what are the relevant details in each case; (4) what measures has his department instituted to curb the illegal poaching of abalone and other marine resources; (5) whether he will make a statement on the matter?
Reply:
(1)(a)(i)(ii)
2013 |
2014 |
2015 |
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Number of Cases |
Quantity Confiscated |
Number of Cases |
Quantity Confiscated |
Number of Cases |
Quantity Confiscated |
8 |
11995,70 kg |
5 |
11471 kg |
9 |
11906,02 kg |
2016 |
2017 |
2018 |
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Number of Cases |
Quantity Confiscated |
Number of Cases |
Quantity Confiscated |
Number of Cases |
Quantity Confiscated |
12 |
8809,42 ka |
7 |
6326,30 ka |
2 |
1536,50 ka |
(1)(b) The abalone is handed over to the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (Marine and Coastal Management), in terms of the Marine Living Resource Act, 1998 (Act No 18 of 1998).
Please find here: (2)(a)(i)(ii)(b)
18 June 2018 - NW1547
Mbhele, Mr ZN to ask the Minister of Police
(1) What are the details of every procurement contract entered into by the SA Police Service above the value of R30 million in each financial year since 1 April 2004, including but not limited to the (a) name of the successful bidding company and/or entity, (b) names of other unsuccessful bidders for that contract, (c) amount of the contract awarded, (d) goods and/or services that the successful bidder was contracted to provide and (e) duration of the contract; (2) whether any contract was awarded through a deviation from applicable laws and supply chain process; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, (a) was the company the sole supplier of the required goods and services and (b) what is the name of the accounting officer who gave the final sign-off in each case?
Reply:
(1) and (2)
(1 )(a)(b)(c)(d)(e) and (2)(a)(b)
The following information can be provided in terms of procurement contracts entered into by the South African Police Service (SAPS), above the value of R30 000 000,00, for Movable Government Property and Services as well as, Facility Management: Capital Works:
Movable Government Property and Services
The information is reflected in Annexure A.
Facility Management: Capital Works
The information is reflected in Annexure B.
Attached please find here: Reply continue
18 June 2018 - NW2187
Lekota, Mr M to ask the Minister Public Service and Administration
In light of the recently concluded three-year multi-term public service wage, which exceeds the provisions made in the Medium-Term Expenditure Framework, and the growing concerns over an escalating Public Service wage bill and a contracting economy which pose serious challenges to the already strained Government fiscal purse and the rating prospects of the country, what (a) cost containment measures will be implemented by her department in respect of the Public Service wage bill after the three-year agreement and (b) what has she found will be the impact of such measures on service delivery?
Reply:
In the 2018 State-of-the National Address, the President alluded to a review of configuration of government departments, this reconfiguration of government departments will amongst others reduce size of the public service, which will in turn reduce an increases of public service wage bill. The Department of Public Service and Administration is also putting together measures to contain huge increases of the public service wage bill, these measures include (i) employee-initiated severance package, (ii) early retirement without penalties, (iii) review of performance management and incentive system, (iv) centralised job grading and evaluation, (v) more effective management of allowances, including base amounts and frequency of adjustments, (vi) review of structure of government to reduce fragmentation, duplication of functions and elimination of redundant posts, amongst others, (vii) careful management of earnings growth including allowances, performance incentives and other benefits and also management of both headcount and earnings of public servants
All these measures will be implemented in a manner that avoids negative impact on the capacity of the state to deliver quality public services.
18 June 2018 - NW40
Maynier, Mr D to ask the Minister of Finance
(1)What is the (a) name, (b) professional designation, (c) short job description, (d) highest qualification obtained and (e) remuneration package of each staff member employed (i) since 31 March 2017 and (ii) prior to 31 March 2017 in the National Treasury; (2) Whether the organisational structure of his private office was determined after consultation with the Minister of Public Service and Administration; if not, why not; if so, on what date (a) did the consultation(s) take place and (b) was the determination made; (3) Whether he will make a statement on the matter?
Reply:
1. (a) – (e) (i) – (ii). Details furnished.
2. Yes.
(a) 3 September 2015.
(b) Yes.
3. No
18 June 2018 - NW1778
Waters, Mr M to ask the Minister of Police
(1) What is the current (a) actual and (b) optimal number of police officers involved with sector policing at the Bedfordview Police Station; (2) by what date will the specified police station receive its full complement of sector police officers?
Reply:
(1)(a)(b) and (2)
Police Station Bedfordview Sector Policing |
(1)(a) Actual
|
(1)(b) Optimal (Ideal) |
(2) Date when full complement will be reached |
Bedfordview Sector Policing | 24 | 23+(1) |
During the 2017/2018 financial year, one student was allocated to the police station |
Reply to question 1778 recommended/
nu
KJ (SOEG)
Date)‹1z-› - 0
Replylo question 1778 approved/n
MINI OF POLICE BH CELE, MP
GENERAL
AFRICAN POLICE SERVICE
18 June 2018 - NW1499
Groenewald, Dr PJ to ask the Minister of Police:
(1) Whether any agreement has been concluded between the SA Police Service (SAPS) and a certain company (name furnished) according to which the location details of vehicles can be determined; if so, (a) on which date was the specified contract concluded and (b) what advantage does the contract hold for the SAPS; (2) whether the specified company pays the SAPS any money; if so, what amount is at issue; (3) whether any incentives apply to members of the SAPS; if so, what incentives; (4) whether any similar companies are involved with the SAPS in this capacity; if not, why not; if so, what companies; (5) whether he will make a statement on the matter?
Reply:
(1) The South African Police Service (SAPS) has entered into an agreement with Tracker Connect (Pty) Ltd. A Memorandum of Understanding was concluded between the two entities, as per reference 19/1/9/1/114 TR (13). The above agreement was compiled in accordance with the required prescripts.
(1)(a) The contract was concluded, on 15 February 2017.
(1)(b) The advantages for SAPS of working in partnership with Tracker Connect (Pty) Ltd, are the following:
The fast recovery of stolen and hijacked vehicles, which are fitted with a tracking device.
The arrest of criminals found at the scene of a crime, with stolen or hijacked vehicles, which improves the detection rate for stolen and/or hijacked vehicles.
(2) Tracker Connect (Pty) Ltd, renders the service free of charge to the SAPS, as part of the agreement.
(3) Tracker Connect (Pty) Ltd, as a partner in the combating of vehicle-related crime works jointly with the SAPS and has, in consultation with SAPS management, come up with an initiative called, "Tracker Connect/SAPS Awards".
The aim of the above initiative is to recognise SAPS members, who have gone the extra mile to assist during Tracker activations or deactivations on stolen and hijacked vehicles.
The recognition certificates are awarded to SAPS members, who are actively involved, when the Tracker device is activated and who respond promptly, in attending the scene of crime where stolen or hijacked vehicles are found. No incentives apply to SAPS members.
(4) Currently, Tracker Connect (Pty) Ltd is the only company that has entered into an agreement and signed the Memorandum of Understanding with SAPS.
Apart from Tracker, there seems to be no other company involved in this capacity. However, the invitation was extended to other companies with a vested interest in this capacity. The Bid Committee, at the Division: Supply Chain Management (SCM), after careful consideration of other factors, nominated Tracker Connect (Pty) Ltd, as the SAPS Private Partnership in this capacity.
(5) The Minister of Police will decide if he would like to make a statement, in this regard.
Reply to question 1499 recommended
GENERAL NATIONAL COMMISSIONER: SOUTH AFRICAN POLICE SERVICE
KJ SITOLE (SOEG)
Date: 2018-06-05
Reply to question 1499 approved/not approved
MINISTER OF POLICE
BH CELE, MP
Date: 17/06/2018
18 June 2018 - NW1786
Bagraim, Mr M to ask the Minister of Police
What is the current (a) actual and (b) optimal number of police officers involved with sector policing at the Boksburg Police Station; (2) by what date will the specified police station receive its full complement of sector police officers?
Reply:
(1)(a)(b) and (2)
Police Station |
(1)(a) Actual |
(1)(b) Optimal (Ideal) |
(2) Date when full complement will be reached |
Boksburg Sector Policing |
32 |
24 (+8) |
During the 2017/2018 financial year, six students were allocated to the police station. |
Reply to question 1786 recommended/
Date: »1g -„- i ,
GENERAL H AFRICAN POLICE SERVICE
2
Reply to question 1786 approved/not approved
MINISTER OF POLICE BH CELE, P
18 June 2018 - NW1701
Mokoena, Mr L to ask the Minister of Arts and Culture”
1. (a). What total amount of land owned by his department and 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 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:
Response to Parliament Question 1701.
- (a) The Department of Arts and Culture does not own land
- (a) South African Heritage Resources Agency has ownership of the land listed below:
ITEM NO |
PROPERTY NAME |
LOCATION (1)(b)(i) (2)(b)(ii)(aa) |
SIZE OF LAND (1)(b)(ii) |
VACANT LAND/ UNUSED LAND (1)(a)(i) / (1)(a)(ii) |
SIZE OF LEASED LAND (2)(b)(ii)(bb) |
RAND VALUE OF LEASE (2)(b)(i) |
EASTERN CAPE |
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1 |
The Lookout |
Kirkwood District |
3 947m² |
Memorial and Grave site |
N/A |
N/A |
2 |
Old Congregational Church |
Cradock |
1 753m² |
Unused. Potential use of Church for community purpose |
N/A |
N/A |
3 |
Mooimeisiesfontein |
Riebeeck East |
69 156m² |
Main building leased to residential tenants; Repurposing concepts in process of being determined for soci-economic benefit for the community |
298m² |
R 3 000.00 |
4 |
Old Gaol |
Grahamstown |
3 736m² |
SAHRA Eastern Cape office; Administration block to be leased |
N/A |
N/A |
5 |
Old Residency |
King Wiiliams Town |
10 746m² |
Unused; Not suitable for occupation; Repurposing concept in process of being determined |
N/A |
N/A |
6 |
Concentration Camp Garden of Remembrance |
Aliwal North |
5 312m² |
Memorial and Cemetery |
N/A |
N/A |
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FREE STATE |
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7 |
Burgher Monument |
Edenburg |
52 589m² |
Memorial |
N/A |
N/A |
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KWAZULU-NATAL |
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8 |
Old Fort |
Durban |
20 703m² |
Public Open Space |
N/A |
N/A |
9 |
Blarney Cottage |
Richmond |
2.4571ha |
Unused; Engagements in process with local Municipality to determine best use for socio-economic benefits |
N/A |
N/A |
10 |
Birthplace of Louis Botha |
Greytown |
645m² |
Memorial |
N/A |
N/A |
11 |
Spioenkop Battlefield |
Bergville |
46.7127ha |
Memorial |
N/A |
N/A |
12 |
Elandslaagte Memorial |
Klip River District |
149m² |
Memorial |
N/A |
N/A |
13 |
Piet Retief's Grave |
Ulundi |
4 307m² |
Grave site, memorial |
N/A |
N/A |
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LIMPOPO |
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14 |
Moordrift Monument |
Mokopane |
132m² |
Memorial |
N/A |
N/A |
15 |
Old English Fort |
Polokwane |
18 323m² |
Memorial |
N/A |
N/A |
16 |
Verdun Ruins |
Soutspansberg |
3 789m² |
Archeological site |
N/A |
N/A |
17 |
Mapochs Caves |
Roossenekal |
63.1100ha |
Archeological site; Used for religious fetivals |
N/A |
N/A |
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MPUMALANGA |
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18 |
Krugerhof |
Waterval Onder |
440m² |
Museum |
N/A |
N/A |
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NORTH WEST |
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19 |
Old Powder Magazine |
Potchefstroom |
70m² |
Monument |
N/A |
N/A |
20 |
Old Fort & Cemetery |
Potchefstroom |
3 735m² |
Memorial, Cemetery |
N/A |
N/A |
21 |
Site of Livingstone's House |
Marico District |
343m² |
Ruins, natural site |
N/A |
N/A |
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NORTHERN CAPE |
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22 |
Union Masonic Temple |
Kimberely |
426m² |
Use of building by local church |
N/A |
N/A |
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WESTERN CAPE |
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23 |
Granite Lodge |
Cape Town CBD |
1 505m² |
SAHRA Head Office |
N/A |
N/A |
24 |
Wouter Wessels Vault |
Green Point |
331m² |
Vault |
N/A |
N/A |
25 |
Vlakenberg Manor |
Observatory |
1.1456ha |
Leased for portion of a hotel and restaurant |
1.1456ha |
R 29 986.00 |
26 |
Van Riebeeck's Hedge |
Bishopscourt |
19 151m² |
Vacant: Natural site |
|
N/A |
27 |
Het Posthuys Museum |
Muizenberg |
1 977m² |
Museum; Repurposing of remaining property for conference facilities. Registered PPP project. |
|
N/A |
28 |
Welcome Cottage |
Glencairn |
2 885m² |
Repurposing for best use concept; Registered PPP project |
78m² |
R 2 300.00 |
29 |
Hugo Family Vault |
Simons Town |
1 042m² |
Vault |
N/A |
N/A |
30 |
Dal Josafat Farm |
Paarl |
232.5850ha |
Buildings leased for residential use; Repurposing of property for socio-economic benefit; Engagements with national and local public entities for best use; Registered PPP project. |
1 579m² |
R 50 068.00 |
31 |
Onderdal School |
Paarl |
8 728m² |
SAHRA Paarl site office; Repurposing of property in process; Engagement with national and local public entities for best use. |
N/A |
N/A |
32 |
Kleinbosch Cemetery |
Paarl |
1 065m² |
Cemetery |
N/A |
N/A |
33 |
Groenenberg School |
Wellington |
8 565m² |
Vacant; Repurposing concept in process; Engagement with national and local public entities for best use. |
N/A |
N/A |
34 |
Tulbagh Erf 56 |
Tulbagh |
4 479m² |
Vacant: Community Vegetable Garden |
N/A |
N/A |
35 |
Tulbagh Erf 255 |
Tulbagh |
4 746m² |
Vacant: Open space for community use |
N/A |
N/A |
36 |
Struisbaai Fishermen Cottages |
Struisbaai |
17 043m² |
Repurposing of property into holiday cottages; Registered PPP project. (Income dependant on seasonal occupation) |
91m² |
R 7 000.00 |
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18 June 2018 - NW1802
Mbhele, Mr ZN to ask the Minister of Police
(1) To which (a) police station or facility and/or (b) section is a certain SA Police Service vehicle (details furnished) allocated;(2) is the specified vehicle currently operational; if not, (a) why not and (b) on what date will the specified vehicle be operational again? (2) is the specified vehicle currently operational; if not, (a) why not and (b) on what date will the specified vehicle be operational again?
Reply:
1(a)(b)
The vehicle, with registration number CF52060, is a white Chevrolet Optra, which is attached to the Kuilsrivier Detective Service. It is currently parked at the Faure Base which is a South African Police
Service (SAPS) training facility.
(2)(a) No, the vehicle in currently not operational. The vehicle was involved in a collision, a case docket was opened and registered at the Khayelitsha Police Station, GAS 215/05/2018 and the charge is reckless and negligent driving.
(2)(b) The vehicle will be towed to the Maitland SAPS garage for repairs and it is not possible to say on what date it will be operational again.
Reply to question 1802 recommended/not recommended
GENERAL NATIONAL COMMISSIONER: SOUTH AFRICAN POLICE SERVICE
KL SITOLE (SOEG)
Date: 2018/06/08
Reply to question 1802 approved
MINISTER OF POLICE
BH CELE, MP
Date: 17/06/2018
18 June 2018 - NW1843
Lorimer, Mr JR to ask the Minister of Women in the Presidency
(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 Office; (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:
Section 3 and 6 and subsequent subsections of the Ministerial Handbook allows the Executive Members to be accompanied by their spouses or an adult family member instead of their spouses in their official journeys abroad at departmental expenses. Yes, the Minister has been accompanied to the UN commission on the Status of Women to New York by her brother as per the Ministerial Handbook.
(11) Since 1 April 2018, no International Trip has been taken by the Minister.
2. All international trips of Members of the Executive are processed and approved by the State President
18 June 2018 - NW1985
Hill-Lewis, Mr GG to ask the Minister of Police
What are the details of the progress made by the SA Police Service in pursuing criminal charges against certain persons (names furnished) in relation to their alleged involvement in the Estina Dairy Farm project in Vrede in the Free State?
Reply:
The investigation pertaining to the Estina Dairy Farm Project is on-going. When the Investigation is finalised, it will be submitted to the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA), who will decide on the prosecution thereof.
Reply to question 1985 recommended
GENERAL
NATIONAL COMMISSIONER: SOUTH AFRICAN POLICE SERVICE
KJ SITOLE (SOEG)
Date:2018-06-14
Reply to question 1985 approved
MINISTER OF POLICE
BH CELE, MP
Date: 17/06/2018
18 June 2018 - NW1617
Cardo, Dr MJ to ask the Minister of Economic Development
With reference to the conference on inclusive development and industrialisation hosted by his department in 2017, what (a) was his department’s (i) budget and (ii) actual expenditure in respect of the conference and (b) were the costs to his department for a certain person’s (name furnished) participation in the conference?
Reply:
Normally a Conference of this nature would cost in excess of a million rand for travel of an international speaker, fees associated with the speaker (a Nobel Laureate in Economics), flights for local delegates, accommodation, venue and catering.
The Ministry arranged to have the event done in partnership with the University of Witwatersrand, who provided the venue and certain costs associated with the event.
The Economic Development Department paid R46 124 for the event, to cover part of the cost of catering and travel for local delegates. The Economic Development Department did not incur any costs at all for Professor Stiglitz, as he was already in the country at his own cost on business unrelated to the Department and he did not charge a speaker’s fee for speaking at the EDD event.
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18 June 2018 - NW1408
Groenewald, Dr PJ to ask the Minister of Police
(1) What (a) number of firearms and (b) amount of state-owned ammunition in each province and office of the SA Police Service (SAPS) were respectively reported as stolen or as missing in each specified year (details furnished); (2) (a) what number of such stolen and missing firearms are linked to crimes and (b) what number of firearms and what amount of ammunition has been recovered; (3) (a) what number of persons were successfully prosecuted regarding the theft of state-owned firearms and ammunition and (b) whether any SAPS officials were prosecuted for negligence or theft; if not, why not; if so, what number has been prosecuted for negligence and for theft, (4) what measures has his department put in place to combat theft and loss of state-owned firearms and ammunition; (5) whether he will make a statement on the matter?
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 for an extension of three weeks is hereby made, to ensure that the information that is provided, is factually correct.
Original signed MAJOR GENERAL f/DIVISIONAL COMMISSIONER: DETECTIVE SERVICE (AOD) PP RAMATSOELE
Date: 11 May 2018
Reply to question 1408 recommended/not recommended
Original signed LIEUTENANT GENERAL DEPUTY NATIONAL COMMISSIONER: CRIME DETECTION LJ TSUMANE
Date: 17 May 2018
Reply to question 1408 recommended/
AL
OLE (SOEG)
GENERAL
SIO iOUTH AFRICAN POLICE SERVICE
Reply to question 1408 approve‹f o ed
18 June 2018 - NW1595
Vos, Mr J to ask the Minister of Police
With reference to the (a) Stellenbosch Police Station, (b) Cloetesville Police Station, (c) Kayamandi-sub Police Station, (d) Drakenstein Police Station and (e) Franschhoek- sub Police station, (i) what number of active police officers are there versus the desired number, (ii) how many operational patrol vehicles are there versus the desired number, (iii) are there any victim support and/or trauma facilities in place, (lv) is there a confirmation of the community policing priority needs and (v) what is the total crime statistics for the past three years
Reply:
(a) to (e)(i)
Name of Police Station |
Number of Active Police Officers - Actual |
Number of Pollce Officers - Granted |
(a) Stellenbosch |
183 |
196 |
(b) Cloeiesville |
48 |
56 |
(c) Kayamandi-sub |
12 |
13 |
(d) Groot-Drakensteln |
28 |
30 |
(a) Franschhoek |
28 |
32 |
(a) to (e)(ii)
Name of Pollce Station |
Operational Vehicles • Actual |
Operational Vehicles • Granted |
(a) Stellenbosch |
44 |
55 |
(b) Cloetesville |
20 |
12 |
(c) Kayamandi-sub |
1 |
1 |
(d) Groot-Drakenstein |
10 |
7 |
(e) Franschhoek |
14 |
e |
(a)to(e)ii) Yes,victims friendly rooms are established at a fully fledged stations
i.e. Stellenbosch, Cloetesville, Groot Drakanstain and Franschhoek.
(a) to (e)(iv) Yes.
(v)(a Stellenbosch Police Station - 17 Community reported serious crimes.
1 April to 31 March |
||
201412015 |
2015/2016 |
2016/2017 |
7 603 |
9 503 |
9 298 |
(v)(b) Cloetesville Police Station - 17 Community reported serious crimes.
1 April to 31 March |
||
2014/2015 |
201512016 |
2016/2017 |
1 782 |
1 669 |
1 705 |
(v)(c) Kayamandi-sub Police Station - 17 Community reported serious crimes.
1 April to 31 March |
||
2014/2015 |
2015/2016 |
2016/2017 |
1 250 |
1 423 |
1 425 |
(v)(d) Groot-Drakenstein Police Station - 17 Community reported serious crimes.
1 April to 31 March |
||
2014/2015 |
2015/2016 |
2016/2017 |
687 |
564 |
815 |
(e) Franschhoek Police Station - 17 CDmmunity reported serious crimes.
1 April to 31 March |
||
2014/2015 |
2016/2016 |
2016/2017 |
742 |
810 |
823 |
Reply to question 1595 recommended/
L C
LE (SOEG)
GENERAL
R: OUTH AFRICAN POLICE SERVICE
Reply to question 1595 apprDved
MINISTER OF POLICE BH CELE, MP
Date: “ "
18 June 2018 - NW1815
Bara, Mr M R to ask the Minister of Economic Development
(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:
Neither a spouse nor an adult family member accompanied me on any official international trips in the past five years nor since 1 April 2018.
-END-
18 June 2018 - NW1623
Boshoff, Ms SH to ask the Minister of Police
(1) (a) What number of SA Police Service (SAPS) officers are appropriately trained in SA Sign Language (SASL) to assist members of the public who have hearing impairments when taking down complaints in each province, (b) what are the relevant details of the scope of training that the specified SAPS officers had received and (c) is continuous training made available to these officers; (2) whether any SAPS training colleges offer SASL training to new police officer recruits and existing officers; if not, (a) why not and (b) will he address this matter to ensure that accredited courses in SASL are made available to new police recruits and existing officers; if so, (3) what number of (a) SAPS training colleges offer accredited courses in SASL and (b) police officers and recruits are currently enrolled in a SASL course; (4) what are the relevant details of the (a) policies that his department has put in place and (b) Public Service policies that the SAPS relies on to improve its ability and capacity to aS9lst members of the public who have hearing impairments?
Reply:
Province |
Trained Members |
Head Office |
2 |
Eastern Cape |
48 |
Free State |
56 |
Gauteng |
61 |
Limpopo |
37 |
Mpumalanga |
75 |
North West |
72 |
Northern Cape |
63 |
Western Cape |
110 |
Non-SAPS Member |
1 |
Total “ |
525 |
(1)(b) The duration of the South African Sign Language (SASL) Training Unit Standard, 115709 NQF Level 4, Credit 4, is five days, for eight hours a day, which translates into four notionall learning hours, per week. The learners acquire the following capabilities after the completion of the training:
- Be able to communicate and understand a conversation with a person with a hearing impairment.
- Learners will be able to take statements from a person with a hearing impairment.
(1)(c) An analysis is being conducted to determine which continuous training intervention is required, however, refresher training is available.
(2)(a) No, the South African Police Service (SAPS) training colleges do not offer the SASL to new recruits, as it is viewed as a support function, which is a scarce skill. Yes, the SAPS does offer the SASL to existing officers through accredited external service providers.
(2)(b) Currently, the Basic Police Development Learning Programme is fully capacitated and is not able to accommodate an additional competency.
(3)(a) None. The SASL training is not included in the Basic Police Development Learning Programme, which is presented to new recruits.
(3)(b) None. Once the recruits are placed at the provinces/divisions and stations, the training is conducted through external service providers.
(4)(a) The SAPS Policy on Disability is in place and is being implemented. The SAPS is implementing the Job Access Strategic Framework, as required by the Department of Public Service and Administration (DPSA).
The SAPS allocates a budget annually, to procure asslstive devices, as per individual needs and disabilities, in order to eliminate barriers that may affect persons with disabilities, during the performance of their duties.
The SAPS has established partnerships with organisations for persons with disabilities, such as the South African Disability Alliance (SADA) and their affiliates, Deaf South Africa.
During workshops or meetings, sign language services are procured, as and when required, in order to accommodate people who have a hearing impairment.
(4)(b) National Instruction 2/2012, Victim Empowerment, states how people with special needs must be assisted. In the case of victims with special needs, specific arrangements may have to be made to ensure that they are adequately assisted. (For example, a sign language interpreter might have to be arranged to assist a victim with a hearing impairment and to take down his or her statement.)
The SAPS is currently developing a user-friendly emergency system for the hearing impaired community, in order to be able to report crime to the SAPS Emergency telephone number, 10111.
Reply to question 1623 recommended/
GENERAL UTHAFRlCANPOLICESERWCE
Date:
2DI8 OD-08
Reply to question 1623 approved/not-agpreved
MINIS E F POLICE BH CEL , MP
Date:
18 June 2018 - NW1833
James, Ms LV to ask the Minister of Science and Technology
(1) Whether (a) her spouse and/or (b) an adult family member accompanied her on any official international trip (i) in each of the past five financial years and (ii) since 1 April 2018; if not, what is the position in this regard ; if so, what (aa) is the name of the person(s), (bb) was the (aaa) purpose and (bbb) destination of the trip and (cc) was the (aaa) total cost and (bbb) detailed breakdown of the costs of the accompanying person(s) to her department; (2) whether each of the specified trips were approved by the President in terms of the provisions of Section 1, Annexure A of the Ministerial Handbook; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
1. (a) Spouse accompanied the Minister on her international trips (b) No other family member accompanied her
(i) in the financial year 2017 /18 spouse qualified for two trips and he accompanied Minister on one trip to Germany
(ii) Since April 2018 Minister travelled with her husband to Switzerland, as per the Ministerial Handbook Chapter 6:3.1
(aa) Mr. S J Ngubane
(bb),(aaa) in the financial year 2017/18 Germany attending G20 Summit and the year 2018/19 Switzerland, Genava to attend the United Nations
Commission on Science and Technology for Development;
(bbb) Germany; and Switzerland, Geneva;
(cc), (aaa) R121, 139.25;
(bbb) Germany R55,042.49; and Switzerland R66, 096.76.
2. Both trips were approved by the Honourable President and there are no
further details.
MS MT KUBAYl-NGUBANE, MP
MINISTER OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
DATE: 15/06/2018
18 June 2018 - NW1782
Dreyer, Ms AM to ask the Minister of Police
What is the current (a) actual and (b) optimal number of police officers involved with sector policing at the Germiston Police Station; (2) by what date will the specified police station receive its full complement of sector police officers?
Reply:
(1)(a)(b) and (2)
Police Station |
(1)(a) Actual |
(1)(b) Optimal (Ideal) |
(2) Date when full complement will be reached |
Germiston Sector Policing |
72 |
51+(21) |
During the 2017/2018 financial year, seven student was allocated to the police station |
Reply to question 1782 recommended/id
GENERAL UTH AFRICAN POLICE SERVICE
Reply to question 1782 approved/not approved
MINI TER OF POLICE BH CELE, MP
18 June 2018 - NW1908
Groenewald, Dr PJ to ask the Minister of State Security
1. Whether all members of the senior management service (SMS) in her department had declared their interests for the past year as required by the Public Service Regulations; if not, (a) why not, (b) how many of the specified members did not declare their interests and (c) what are the (i) names and (ii) ranks of the specified noncompliant members of the SMS; 2. Whether noncompliant SMS members have been charged; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details; 3. What number (a) of employees in her department at each post level are currently suspended on full salary and (b) of the specified employees at each post level have been suspended for the specified number of days (details furnished); 4. What is the total amount of cost attached to the days of service lost as a result of the suspensions in each specified case?
Reply:
Information relating to the regulation of the intelligence services is governed by the Intelligence Services Act, 65 of 2002 (as amended). The questions raised by Dr Groenewald would be better ventilated through the oversight bodies such as the Joint Standing Committee on Intelligence (JSCI), Inspector-General of Intelligence, among other regulatory bodies.
18 June 2018 - NW1784
America, Mr D to ask the Minister of Police
What is the current (a) actual and (b) optimal number of police officers involved with sector policing at the Kempton Park Police Station; (2) by what date will the specified police station receive its full complement of sector police officers?
Reply:
(1)(a)(b) and (2)
Police Station |
(1)(a) Actual |
(1)(b) Optimal (Ideal) |
(2) Date when full complement will be reached |
Kempton Park Sector Policing |
49 |
65(-16) |
During the 2017/2018 financial year, five students were allocated to the police station. The entry level allocation demand was submitted to the National Commissioner and once the allocation is received, priority will be given to police stations, in order to address shortages and fill the projected service terminations. |
Reply to question 1784 recommended/
CO
LE (SOEG)
GENERAL ER: TH AFRICAN POLICE SERVICE
2
Reply to question 1784 approved/not-
MINIST OF POLICE BH CELE, MP
18 June 2018 - NW1785
America, Mr D to ask the Minister of Police
What is the current (a) actual and (b) optimal number of police officers involved with sector policing at the Primrose Police Station; (2) by what date will the specified police station receive its full complement of sector police officers?
Reply:
(1)(a)(b) and (2)
Police Station |
(1)(a) Actual |
(1)(b) Optimal (Ideal) |
(2) Date when full complement will be reached |
Primrose Sector Policing |
35 |
23(+12) |
During the 2017/2018 financial year, no students were allocated to the police station. |
Reply to question 1785 recommended/be
OM
E (SOEG)
GENERAL ER: H AFRICAN POLICE SERVICE
’ Date: " “ ” '
2
Reply to question 1785 approved/
MINIS ER OF POLICE
BH CELE, MP,
18 June 2018 - NW1754
Mbhele, Mr ZN to ask the Minister of Police
(1) With reference to the reply to question 1862 on 5 September 2017, in which it was stated that four police vehicles were allocated for the exclusive use of the Sedgefield Satellite Police Station in the Western Cape in the 2016-17 financial year, what Is the latest date on which an audit was done of the actual number of vehicles allocated for the exclusive use of the station; (2) whether he has found that the information provided by his department is true, as contradictory information has been cited by the residents of Sedgefield?
Reply:
(1) The latest date, on which an audit was done of the actual number of vehicles, which are allocated for the exclusive use of the Sedgefield Satellite Police Station, was on 1 June 2018.
(2) Yes, the information, which was provided by the South African Police Service (SAPS), is accurate. The verification of the number of vehicles revealed that there were four vehicles, which were utilised on a rotational basis, due to the age and mechanical status of the vehicles at the time. These vehicles have now been replaced with two new vehicles, which are utilised for the Sedgefield Satellite Police Station.
Reply to question 1754 recommended
GENERAL
NATIONAL COMMISSIONER: SOUTH AFRICAN POLICE SERVICE
KJ SITOLE (SOEG)
Date:2018-06-14
Reply to question 1754 approved
MINISTER OF POLICE
BH CELE, MP
Date: 17/06/2018
18 June 2018 - NW1594
Vos, Mr J to ask the Minister of Police
With reference to the approved tender to replace the temporal and inadequate structure of the Cloetesville police station located in the industrial area outside Stellenbosch, what are the details of the (a) tender and (b) programme to replace the station, including (i) timeframes and the (ii) location earmarked for the new station?
Reply:
(a) A tender in this regard has not been approved. The South African Police Service (SAPS), is currently leasing the Cloetesvllle Police Station, through the National Department of Public Works (NDPW), from the Western Cape Provincial Government, on a lease that expired, on 2016-11-30. The NDPW informed the SAPS that the lease could only be extended, from 2016-12-01 to 2017-11-30. The SAPS was served with a notice to vacate the premises, because the Western Cape Provincial Government required the property for their infrastructure developments. The lease is currently dealt with, on a month to-month basis.
The SAPS has issued a needs assessment and a procurement instruction to the Cape Town Regional Office of the NDPW, on 2017-05-16, for the acquisition of alternative accommodation.
The conclusion of lease agreements for the SAPS, is undertaken by the NDPW, as the mandated institution. The Cape Town Regional Office of the NDPW has indicated that the procurement processes must still be followed.
The NDPW did not provide a date when the matter would be placed on an open tender for the acquisition of alternative office accommodation.
(b) The station is currently leased from the Western Cape Provincial Government and no plans have been communicated to the SAPS, which indicate proposals to replace the station.
(b)(i) By virtue of the dependency on the NDPW, for the conclusion of leases, the SAPS is not in a position to comment on the duration of the procurement processes that the NDPW will follow to conclude the new lease agreement for alternative accommodation, as requested.
(b)(ii)The SAPS has requested that the leased accommodation be procured centrally, within the precinct of the current Cloetesville Police Station. By virtue of the SAPS's dependency on the NDPW for the conclusion of leases, the SAPS is therefore, not in a position to comment on the location of the facility to be procured, up until such a time that the lease has been concluded by the NDPW.
Reply to question 1594 recommended
GENERAL NATIONAL COMMISSIONER: SOUTH AFRICAN POLICE SERVICE
KJ SITOLE (SOEG)
Date: 2018-06-13
Reply to question 1594 approved
18 June 2018 - NW1749
Wilson, Ms ER to ask the President of the Republic
Whether he has been informed about any jobs that have been lost in the meat processing industry and across the value chain since the Minister of Health announced the source of the listeriosis outbreak; if so, (2) whether he (a) has directed and/or (b) will direct any interventions to ensure that further job losses are prevented; if not, in each case, why not; if so, what are the relevant details in each case?
Reply:
1. The listeriosis outbreak has had a considerable economic impact across the meat processing industry. According to the South African Meat Processing Association (SAMPA), there has been a fall in demand since the outbreak. The listeriosis outbreak, and the announcement of the recall of products that was made on 4 March 2018, was a response to the number of fatalities directly attributable to the outbreak of listeriosis. Once the source of the outbreak had been ascertained, government was bound to issue a recall notice under the provisions of the National Consumer Commission, in the interests of public health.
The Department of Trade and Industry has undertaken a preliminary investigation into the economic and employment effects of the outbreak, which will be followed by a more in-depth study across the value chain.
An interim evaluation suggests that the pork industry is the hardest hit with a decrease in demand for processed meat of 75%, the demand for pork cold cuts decreased by 50% and profits by 40%.
The immediate impact, according to information on record, is that two processing plants and one abattoir have closed down. Approximately 2,000 jobs have been lost.
In the informal market, traders selling ready-made or prepared food have been negatively affected. While there was an initial decrease in sales by these vendors, many have since recovered by excluding processed meat or ensuring they do not procure products from the manufacturers identified as the centre of the outbreak.
2. The following interventions are directed at curbing further job losses and assisting the affected companies:
(i) The Department of Trade and Industry, in collaboration with other relevant departments, has been directed to undertake a full investigation of the impact of the listeriosis outbreak and its further effects across the value chain.
(ii) In keeping with standard operating procedure communicated to the industry, companies in distress are advised to apply for assistance to the Department of Trade and Industry under the Agro-processing Incentive, and to the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC). Applications will be dealt with on a case by case basis, according to the merits of each application, and support will be provided as and where appropriate.
(iii) To ensure the requisite high levels of health and safety, government has put in place a process to establish a Food Safety Agency and attendant regulatory framework.
Government has intervened to secure public safety and the longer term sustainability of the sector, which must rest on an optimal health and safety regulatory framework and appropriate enforcement by government.
18 June 2018 - NW1878
Ntlangwini, Ms EN to ask the Minister of Economic Development
(a) What (a) is the total number of incidents of racism that were reported to the human resources offices in (i) his department and (ii) entities reporting to him in (aa) 2016 and (bb) 2017 and (b) are the details of each incident that took place; (b) Was each incident investigated; if not, why not in each case; if so, what were the outcomes of the investigation in each case?
Reply:
I am advised that the Economic Development Department and its entities, the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC), ITAC, Competition Commission, and Competition Tribunal do not have incidents of racism reported to Human Resources in 2016 and 2017.
-END-
18 June 2018 - NW1646
Van Dyk, Ms V to ask the Minister of Economic Development
(a) What number of cases relating to the Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities Act, Act 12 of 2004, as amended, have been referred to the (i) SA Police Service (SAPS) and (ii) Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCT) by (aa) his department and (bb) each entity reporting to him for further investigation since the Act was assented to and (b) What number of the specified cases have (i) been investigated by SAPS and DPCI, (ii) been followed up by the respective accounting officers and (iii) resulted in a conviction in each specified financial year since 2004
Reply:
Economic Development Department
There are two (2) criminal cases that were reported to SAPS in terms of Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities Act, Act 12 of 2004, relating to theft. Both cases have been investigated. In the first matter, the investigation was closed with the second matter is before the courts.
ITAC
Two cases have been reported to the SA Police Service (SAPS) to date. Bothe cases were followed up by the accounting officer. Neither case was successfully prosecuted.
Competition Tribunal
The Competition Tribunal has not had any cases relating to the Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities Act, Act 12 of 2004 referred to the SA Police Service (SAPS) and or Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI).
Competition Commission
Two (2) cases have been reported to the SAPS and none have been referred to the DPCI.
The update from the SAPS is that they are investigating the two (2) cases. The Commission has received the update based on the follow up it has been making with the SAPS. None of the two (2) cases has resulted in a conviction at this stage.
IDC
The Industrial Development Corporation has referred seven (7) cases for investigation to the SAPS relating to the Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities Act from 01 April 2004 to 31 March 2018.
All seven (7) cases referred to the SAPS for investigation were investigated by the SAPS. None of the cases were directly referred to the Directorate for Priority Crimes.
All the cases referred to the SAPS were followed up by the respective IDC accounting officers. The respective forensic investigators and the General Counsel have followed up on the progress of the matters with the SAPS. None of the cases related to the Prevention and Combatting of Corrupt Activities Act has resulted in a conviction, as the matters are still ongoing.
-END-
18 June 2018 - NW1492
Mhlongo, Mr TW to ask the Minister of Women in the Presidency
(1)Whether, with reference to the reply of the President, Mr C M Ramaphosa, to the debate on the State of the Nation Address on 22 February 2018 to implement lifestyle audits, (a) she, (b) senior management service members in her department and/or (c) any of the heads of entities reporting to her have undergone a lifestyle audit in the past three financial years; if not, have any plans been put in place to perform such audits; if so, in each case, what are the details of the (i) date of the lifestyle audit, (ii) name of the person undergoing the audit, (iii) name of the auditing firm conducting the audit and (iv) outcome of the audit; (2)1 whether she will furnish Mr T W Mhlongo with copies of the lifestyle audit reports?
Reply:
The Department of Women has not conducted any lifestyle audits to its Senior Management Service members in the past three financial years; and currently there are no measures in place to conduct such. However, the Department shall conduct lifestyle audits to the SMS members when it is necessary.
18 June 2018 - NW2147
Tshwaku, Mr M to ask the Minister of Public Service and Administration
Whether, with reference to the replies to questions 580 on 21 May 2018 and 1729 on 8 June 2018 (details furnished), the Public Service Commission has now received the letter referenced DS/R/104/29; if so, what steps have been taken by the Public Service Commission?
Reply:
According to the Public Service Commission, the letter has been received and a response thereof was sent to the author.
18 June 2018 - NW1582
Wessels, Mr W to ask the Minister of Arts and Culture
Whether all national departments are complying with the implementation of the Use of Official Languages Act, Act 12 of 2012; if not, why not; 2. Whether his department is monitoring compliance with the specified Act in each instance; if not, why not; if so, is his department providing support to all departments in this regard; 3. Whether he has found that all provinces have adopted and effectively implemented language policies in accordance with their Provincial Languages Acts; if not, what steps has his department taken to ensure compliance?
Reply:
1. No, many national departments still experience capacity problems with elementary stages of complying with the Act. For example, most of them do not have language policies and those that have, are experiencing implementation challenges. Some of such challenges are self-inflicted due to unrealistic language policies. The Pan South African Language Board (PanSALB) an entity of my department, recently called all departments and public entities to report on their status quo, where it became evident that many departments and entities simply copied the Act without applying their context. It is where PanSALB decided to workshop them on language policy writing and implementation plan, and the workshop was held on 23 March 2018.
2. Yes, PanSALB is monitoring compliance, hence the Public Hearings mentioned above. PanSALB has provided support in the form of a workshop to all departments and developed policy guidelines.
3. Some provinces have implemented and others are still struggling to implement:-
- Gauteng Provincial Languages Act has been approved but not yet implemented as the Department of Sports, Arts, Culture and Recreation is still working on its regulations before implementation by provincial government departments.
- The Eastern Cape’s Use of Official Languages Act has been approved and enacted by the Eastern Cape Provincial Legislature. The 2nd of July 2018 was communicated to the Eastern Cape Office of PanSALB as a possible proclamation date of the Act.
- The Western Cape Province has the Provincial Languages Act and the provincial language policy. The Act is fully implemented by all provincial government departments.
- Limpopo Province also has a Provincial Languages Act which is being gradually implemented.
- Free State Provincial Languages Act was only approved in 2017 and implementation has commenced.
- KwaZulu-Natal province does not have a language Act, but has the Use of Official Languages Bill which will be finalised into an Act.
- Mpumalanga, Northern Cape and North-West provinces also have language Acts, that are being implemented.
18 June 2018 - NW1629
Waters, Mr M to ask the Minister of Police
What number of (a) vehicles are there for detectives at the Kempton 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:
(a)(b)(i)(ii)(iii)(iv) and (c)
Kempton Park |
(b)(i) 1- 100 000 kms |
(b)(ii) 100 001 – 200 000kms |
(b)(iii) 200 001 -300 000kms |
(b)(iv)over 300 000kms |
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(SAPS Numbers) |
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c)Days out of working order |
a) Number of vehicles |
c)Days out of working order |
|
Kempton Park |
BTR869B BTRB90B BTN690B BTZ074B BTY171B |
15 1 5 95 120(vehicles was stolen)
|
BSK630B BTG393B BTF419B BTM207B BTB511B BSK220B BSK488B |
6 32 60 17 15 23 65
|
BSY840B BSZ513B
|
66 35
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BSX553B
|
6
|
Reply to Question 1629 recommended
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GENERAL UTH AFRICAN POLICE SERVICE
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Reply to Question 1629 approved/red
MINISTER F POLICE BH CELE, MP
18 June 2018 - NW1628
Waters, Mr M to ask the Minister of Police
What number of (a) vehicles are available for the detectives at the Elsburg Police Station, (b) these vehicles have mileage of (i) 1 — 100 000kms, (ii) 100 001 200 000kms, (iii) 200 001 — 300 000kms and (iv) more than 300 000kms and (c) days in 2017 were each of the specified vehicles out of working order?
Reply:
(a)(b)(i)(ii)(iii)(iv) and (c)
Elsburg (Dectetive Service) |
(b)(i) 1- 100 000 kms |
(b)(ii) 100 001 – 200 000kms |
(b)(iii) 200 001 -300 000kms |
(b)(iv)over 300 000kms |
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(SAPS Numbers) |
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|
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|
c)Days out of working order |
a) Number of vehicles |
c)Days out of working order |
|
Elsburg (Dectetive Service) |
BSN879B BTTJ21B BVB205B BVC787B BVC795B BVC797B |
2 1 1 1 1 60
|
BSM 901B BSL180B
|
80 14
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BSNB48B BSRB319B BST431B BSs819B |
14 90 7 60 |
BSZ174B
|
60
|
Reply to question 1628 recommended/
KJ LE (SO
GENERAL R: H AFRICAN POLICE SERVICE
Reply ID question 1628 approved/
MINISYER OF POLICE BH CELE, MP '
18 June 2018 - NW1783
America, Mr D to ask the Minister of Police
What is the current (a) actual and (b) optimal number of police officers involved with sector policing at the Norkem Police Station; (2) by what date will the specified police station receive its full complement of sector police officers?
Reply:
(1)(a)(b) and (2)
Police Station |
(1)(a) Actual |
(1)(b) Optimal (Ideal) |
(2) Date when full complement will be reached |
Norkem Park Sector Policing |
29 |
23+(6) |
During the 2017/2018 financial year, two students was allocated to the police station |
Reply to question 1783 recommended/
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GENERAL ER! H AFRICAN POLICE SERVICE
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Reply to question 1783 approved/ e
MINISTER OF POLICE BH CELE, MP
Date:
18 June 2018 - NW1788
Bagraim, Mr M to ask the Minister of Police
What is the current (a) actual and (b) optimal number of police officers involved with sector policing at the Tembisa South Police Station; (2) by what date will the specified police station receive its full complement of sector police officers?
Reply:
(1)(a)(b) and (2)
Police Station |
(1)(a) Actual |
(1)(b) Optimal (Ideal) |
(2) Date when full complement will be reached |
Tembisa South Sector Policing |
24 |
59(-35 |
During the 2017/2018 financial year, no students were allocated to the police station. The entry level allocation demand was submitted to the National Commissioner and once the allocation is received, priority will be given to police stations, in order to address shortages and fill the projected service terminations. |
Reply to question 1787 recommended/ e
GENERAL
UTH AFRICAN POLICE SERVICE
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Reply to question 1787 approved/n
MINIST OF POLICE BH CELE, MP
18 June 2018 - NW1883
Mathys, Ms L to ask the Minister of Public Works
(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 in (aa) 2016 and (bb) 2017 and (b) are the details of each incident that took place; (2) was each incident investigated; if not, why not in each case; if so, what were the outcomes of the investigation in each case?
Reply:
(1) (a) (i) and (ii) (aa) and (bb),
No incidents of racism have been reported for both the Department of Public Works and the entities reporting to the Minister of Public Works in the stipulated period.
As such, (1) (b) and (2) Fall away.
18 June 2018 - NW1779
Waters, Mr M to ask the Minister of Police
(1) What is the current (a) actual and (b) optimal number of police officers involved with sector policing at the Tembisa Police Station; (2) by what date will the specified police station receive its full complement of sector police officers? NW1936E
Reply:
(1)(a)(b) and (2)
Police Station |
(1)(a) Actual |
(1)(b) Optimal (Ideal) |
(2) Date when full complement will be reached |
Tembisa Sector Policing |
90 |
102-(-12) |
During the 2017/2018 financial year, one student was allocated to the police station. The entry level allocation demand was submitted to the National Commissioner and once the allocation is received, priority will be given to police stations, in order to address shortages and fill the projected service terminations. |
Reply to question 1779 recommended
GENERAL
NATIONAL COMMISSIONER: SOUTH AFRICAN POLICE SERVICE
KJ SITOLE (SOEG)
Date:2018-06-08
Reply to question 1779 approved
MINISTER OF POLICE
BH CELE, MP
Date: 17/06/2018
18 June 2018 - NW2058
Mulder, Dr PW to ask the Minister of Public Service and Administration
(1) With reference to her reply to question 1737 on 4 June 2018, what number (a) of employees in his department at each post level are currently suspended on full salary and (b) of the specified employees at each post level have been suspended for (i) less than 60 days, (ii) 60 to 90 days, (iii) 90 to 120 days and (iv) longer than 120 days; (2) what is the total amount of cost attached to the days of service lost as a result of the suspensions in each specified case?
Reply:
1. Only one employee at level nine (9) is currently suspended on full salary for longer than 120 days
2. The service provision in relation to the suspended employee is being shared amongst DPSA employees, who continue to provide the required services during this period of suspension.
18 June 2018 - NW1641
Brauteseth, Mr TJ to ask the Minister of Arts and Culture
(a). What number of cases relating to the Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities Act, Act 12 of 2004, as amended, have been referred to the (i) South African Police Services (SAPS) and (ii) Directorate for Priority Crime Investigations (DPCI) by (aa) his department and (bb) each entity reporting to him for further investigation since the Act was assented to and (b) what number of the specified cases have (i) been investigated by SAPS and DPCI, (ii) been followed up by the respective accounting officers and (iii) resulted in a conviction in each specified financial year since 2004? NW1791E.
Reply:
(aa). The number of cases that were referred for criminal investigation to the South African Police Services (SAPS) and/ or Directorate for Priority Crime Investigations (DPCI) by the Department are six (6) in total. All criminal cases reported are still in progress.
(i). Frequent follow-ups were made by the Department with the abovementioned authorities under (aa).
(ii). The dockets are not yet ready for conviction but some are at advanced stages as the Department had an opportunity to interact with the National Prosecution Authority officials.
bb.(i) Nine (9) cases were referred to the SAPS
(ii) Four (4) cases were referred to the DPCI
(b)(i) Four (4 ) cases have been investigated by SAPS and DPCI
(ii) Regular follow-ups are made by the accounting officers.
(iii) No convictions in each specified cases as eight cases are still under investigations.
One case was unfounded and subsequently closed by the SAPS early 2018
18 June 2018 - NW1496
Holomisa, Mr BH to ask the Minister of Police
(1) Whether, with regard to the alleged corruption, collusion with suspects and disappearance of critical evidence in case number CAS/487/08/2016 in the Diepkloof Police Station involving a certain person (name and details furnished), (a) he has taken any steps to effect the rule of law; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details;(2) with regard to the long outstanding dispute (details attached), between the SA Police Services (SAPS), the Fund Administrator (Old Mutual), Financial Service Board and the former SAPS employee (name furnished) which I referred to the National Commissioner, General Khehla Sithole, on 6 February 2018 with no recourse except acknowledgement of receipt and promise for referral and response, (a) was the matter ever brought to his attention, if not, why not; if so, (a) what are the latest developments towards it being resolved and (b) will he make a statement on the matter;(3) with regard to the grievances by the reservists in Libode Police Station in the Eastern Cape that were sent to his office (details furnished) and that of the National Police Commissioner, General Khehla Sithole, (a) has his department addressed the matter, if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details? (2) with regard to the long outstanding dispute (details attached), between the SA Police Services (SAPS), the Fund Administrator (Old Mutual), Financial Service Board and the former SAPS employee (name furnished) which I referred to the National Commissioner, General Khehla Sithole, on 6 February 2018 with no recourse except acknowledgement of receipt and promise for referral and response, (a) was the matter ever brought to his attention, if not, why not; if so, (a) what are the latest developments towards it being resolved and (b) will he make a statement on the matter; (3) with regard to the grievances by the reservists in Libode Police Station in the Eastern Cape that were sent to his office (details furnished) and that of the National Police Commissioner, General Khehla Sithole, (a) has his department addressed the matter, if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
(1)(a)Yes. Steps were taken to effect the rule of law, by registering a case of defeating the ends of justice, as per Diepsloot, CAS 74/12/2017. The details are as follows:
A case of intimidation was opened by Mr Theba Mgabe, as per Diepkloof, CAS 487/08/2016. The docket was transferred to the Gauteng Provincial Investigation Unit, for investigation.
During the investigation of Diepkloof, CAS 487/08/2016, it was alleged that Colonel Pienaar, of the Dobsonville Police Station, did not submit all the relevant statements and exhibits, which were relevant to the aforementioned case.
A case was then opened against Colonel Pienaar for defeating the ends of justice, as per Diepkloof, CAS 74/12/2017. The case was presented to the Director of Public Prosecution (OPP), who declined to prosecute, due to a lack of evidence.
The Station Commander of the Diepkloof Police Station did not want to initiate any disciplinary steps against Colonel Pienaar, due to the fact that the OPP declined to prosecute in the criminal matter. However, an instruction was issued from the Provincial Office that the matter should be investigated, departmentally.
The departmental investigation was completed and referred for a disciplinary hearing. Currently, functionaries are being appointed to conduct the departmental hearing.
(2)(a) Yes. The former South African Police Service (SAPS) member's complaint has been dealt with. The administrator for the Soweto Pension Fund, found that the former member was not eligible for the benefits and advised that in respect of the demutualisation shares, the former member should engage with the relevant financial institution; namely, Old Mutual. It was established that the former member was not eligible for the top-up benefits and that there was no irregularity in respect of the former member's pension lump sum payment.
It is common cause that the SAPS has no jurisdiction on these matters.
Furthermore, the former member's complaint was also attended to by the Financial Services Board and the findings were similar to those made by the administrator for the Soweto Pension Fund.
In terms of the allegation of corruption, the former member is advised to open a criminal case at a police station.
(2)(b)No. The complaint has been addressed, however, it appears that the complainant is not satisfied with a response, which does not suit his expectations.
(3)(a)The reservist system in the SAPS is regulated by National Instruction 3 of 2014. In terms of the reservist dispensation, members of the community volunteer to assist the SAPS in the fight against crime, without any expectation of being permanently employed and without any payment, unless called up for special duties. Reservists are not automatically employed or absorbed into the SAPS. Permanent employment as new police officers or support/clerical staff in the SAPS, is governed by legislative/regulatory framework/prescripts.
Reservists must comply with the necessary enlistment/appointment criteria to be employed permanently.
According to records kept by the SAPS, Ms K Mafuna was subjected to the psychometric assessment on eight different occasions and did not fit the prescribed profile to be a permanent police officer. As a result, her application for enlistment was not favourably considered.
Reply to question 1496 recommended
GENERAL NATIONAL COMMISSIONER: SOUTH AFRICAN POLICE SERVICE
KJ SITOLE (SEOG)
Date: 2018/06/05
Reply to question 1496 approved
MINISTER OF POLICE
BH CELE, MP
Date: 2018/06/17
18 June 2018 - NW1780
Dreyer, Ms AM to ask the Minister of Police
(1) What is the current (a) actual and (b) optimal number of police officers involved with sector policing at the Sebenza Police Station; (2) by what date will the specified police station receive its full complement of sector police officers?
Reply:
(1)(a)(b) and (2)
Police Station |
(1)(a) Actual
|
(1)(b) Optimal (Ideal) |
(2) Date when full complement will be reached |
Sebenza Sector Policing |
17 |
13 (+4) |
During the 2017/2018 financial year, one student was allocated to the police station |
Reply to question 1780 recommended/
GENERAL TH AFRICAN POLICE SERVICE
2
Reply to question 1780 approved/cot.apgfoved
MIN ER OF POLICE BH CELE, MP
18 June 2018 - NW1579
Alberts, Mr ADW to ask the Minister of Arts and Culture
(a) Whether a decision was taken regarding a fixed date to implement the South African Language Practitioners’ Council Act, Act 8 of 2014, of which regulations have already been announced on 13 November 2015; if not, why not; 2. Whether any steps were taken by his department to expedite the implementation of the Act and with that, the appointment of the Board; if not; why not; if so, what steps; 3. Whether he will make a statement on the matter?
Reply:
1. (a) There was no decision taken regarding a fixed date to implement the South African Language Practitioners’ Council Act, Act 8 of 2014 because there is no budget to implement the Act.
2. According to the Act, the Council should be funded with the budget appropriated by Parliament. In line with this aforesaid requirement, the Department has approached Treasury for the budget to establish and fund the Council, but to no avail.
3). The Department will make a statement on the matter when the budget is available.
18 June 2018 - NW1866
Mokoena, Mr L to ask the Minister of Arts and Culture
(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 in (aa) 2016 and (bb) 2017 and (b) are the details of each incident that took place; (2) Was each incident investigated; if not, why not in each case; if so, what were the outcomes of the investigation in each case?
Reply:
1(a). To date, no incident of racism was reported to the human resources office of my department, however, it should be noted that (1) one incident of racism was reported at the National Museum in the year 2017/18.
(b). The department received a complaint from a whistle blower complaining about racism at the National Museum. The Chairperson of the Council was instructed to investigate the allegations. The Council conducted investigation and recommended that disciplinary processes be implemented, against the allegations levelled at the official.
2. Yes, the incident was investigated, the official had since resigned from the National Museum.
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18 June 2018 - NW1810
Maynier, Mr D to ask the Minister of Arts and Culture
1) Whether (a) his spouse and/or (b) an adult family member accompanied him on any official international trip (i) in each of the past five financial years and (ii) since 1 April 2018; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what (aa) is the name of the person(s), (bb) was the (aaa) purpose and (bbb) destination of the trip and (cc) was the (aaa) total cost and (bbb) detailed breakdown of the costs of the accompanying person(s) to his department; (2) whether each of the specified trips were approved by the President in terms of the provisions of Section 1, Annexure A of the Ministerial Handbook; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
The Ministerial Handbook outlines provisions for international travel for members of the executive and their family members. Members of the Executive are regularly invited to participate in international conferences or forums in order to promote a South African agenda and brand that benefits or showcases the country.
Ministers and Deputy Ministers must approach the President in writing, two weeks in advance of a planned official visit abroad, to request approval for the intended visit and the appointment of an acting Minister.
Section 3 stipulates provisions that allows for Ministers and Deputy Minister’s to be accompanied by their spouses or an adult family member, subject to relevant processes and approvals of an official trip abroad.
The department covers the cost of travel once all processes, policies and approvals have been adhered to and applied and this is subject to the availability of funding.
However, the Auditor General audits, amongst others, expenditure related to travel expenses borne by the department and produces audited opinions on departmental Annual Reports, which is tabled in parliament annually.
18 June 2018 - NW1781
Dreyer, Ms AM to ask the Minister of Police
What is the current (a) actual and (b) optimal number of police officers involved with sector policing at the Elsburg Police Station; (2) by what date will the specified police station receive its full complement of sector police officers?
Reply:
(1)(a)(b) and (2)
Police Station |
(1)(a) Actual |
(1)(b) Optimal (Ideal) |
(2) Date when full complement will be reached |
Elsburg Sector Policing |
31 |
23+(8) |
During the 2017/2018 financial year, no student was allocated to the police station |
Reply to question 1781 recommended/
year, no students were allocated to the olice tat one
KJ ROLE (SOEG) Date: 8 .,‹- 18
GENERAL TH AFRICAN POLICE SERVICE
Reply to question 1781 approved/not approved
MINIST OF POLICE BH CELE, MP,
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