Questions and Replies
18 June 2018 - NW1763
Kohler-Barnard, Ms D to ask the Minister of Police
(a) Which provinces are currently experiencing shortages of bullets whlch in turn have resulted In the inability of SA Police Service officers to undertake their firearm competency practice and tests, (b) how much ammunition should be stored at each police station for this purpose and (c) whlch stations have a shortage which has led to the stoppage of all firearm training?
Reply:
(1)(b)(c)
The following provinces are currently experiencing shortages of ammunition, specifically with regard to firearm training:
- Eastern Cape.
- Gauteng.
- KwaZulu-Natal.
- Mpumalanga.
- North West.
- Western Cape.
Police stations are not responsible for firearms training and therefore, do not present firearm training to their members. The ammunition that police stations have on hand, is specifically to provide for thelr day-ta- day operational needs. Police Stations have adequate ammunition for this purpose.
Reply to question 1763 recommended/
GENERAL
AL SS 1SOUTH AFRICAN POLICE SERVICE KJ SfTOLE (SOEG)
Date: i ‹ JUN a
Reply to question 1763 approved/notapp_ygdro
MINIST F POLICE BH CELE, MP
Date:
18 June 2018 - NW1846
Groenewald, Dr PJ to ask the Minister of Public Enterprises
(1)Whether all members of the senior management service (SMS) in his department had declared their interests for the past year as required by the Public Service Regulations; if not, (a) why not, (b) how many of the specified members did not declare their interests and (c) what are the (i) names and (ii) ranks of the specified noncompliant members of the SMS; (2) whether noncompliant SMS members have been charged; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details; (3) what number (a) of employees in his department at each post level are currently suspended on full salary and (b) of the specified employees at each post level have been suspended for the specified number of days (details furnished); (4) what is the total amount of cost attached to the days of service lost as a result of the suspensions in each specified case; (5) whether he will make a statement on the matter?
Reply:
(1) All SMS members have declared their Financial Interest. In this regard see attached a printout from the Public Service e-Disclosure System confirming submission.
(1) (a) Not applicable.
(1) (b) Not Applicable
(1) (c) (i) Not Applicable
(1) (c) (ii) Not Applicable
(2) Not Applicable.
(3) (a) There are no employees currently on suspension.
(3) (b) Not Applicable.
(4) Not Applicable.
(5) Minister will not be making a statement on the matter.
18 June 2018 - NW19
Marais, Mr EJ to ask the Minister of Public Enterprises
(1)With reference to Transnet’s Request for Proposal (RFP) issued on 26 April 2017, was (a)(i) a certain family and/or (ii) any of their associates and/or (b) a certain company and/or (c) a certain person involved in the RFP at any stage; if so, what are the relevant details in each case; (2) What is the current total value of Transnet’s (a) core and (b) non-core properties; (3) (a) What (i) number of companies responded to the RFP and (ii) are the names of the companies that responded to the RFP, (b)(i) where and (ii) when was the RFP published and (c) for how long?
Reply:
This response is according to information received from Transnet:
(1)(a)(i) To the best of Transnet’s knowledge the family named has not been involved in the RFP,
(1)(a)(ii) To the best of Transnet’s knowledge the families and associates and/or company has not been involved in the RFP.
(1)(c) To the best of Transnet’s knowledge the person has not been involved in the RFP.
(1)(d) To the best of Transnet’s knowledge the companies named did attend the briefing.
(2)(a) The current total value of Transnet’s core properties is R4billion.
(2)(b) The current total value of Transnet’s non-core properties is R30 billion.
(3)(a)(i) seven companies responded.
(3)(a)(ii) The names of the companies that responded are:
1. Tirhani Auctioneers
2. Tholisiwe Consulting
3. Sigpro (Pty) (Ltd)
4. Pamoja Capital
5. LDM Consulting
6. JM Cres
7. Fuel Property Fund Managers (Pty) (Ltd)
(3)(b)(i) The RFP was published on National Treasury e-Tender website.
3)(b)(ii) The RFP was published on 26 April 2017.
(3)(c) The tender closed on 13 June 2017.
18 June 2018 - 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 - 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 - 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
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(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 - 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 - NW1699
Mulaudzi, Adv TE to ask the Minister of Justice and Correctional Services
1. (a) What total amount of land owned by his department and the entities reporting to him in each province is (i) vacant and (ii) unused or has no purpose and (b) what is the (i) location and (ii) size of each specified plot of land; (2) (a) how much of the land owned by his department and the entities reporting to him has been leased out for private use and (b) what is the (i) Rand value of each lease and (ii)(aa) location and (bb) size of each piece of land?
Reply:
1. Neither the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development and the Office of Chief Justice nor related entities such as the National Prosecuting Authority, and Special Investigating Unit own any land. All immovable assets belonging to the State resort under the custodianship of the national Department of Public Works, and is governed by the Government Immovable Asset Management Act, 2007 (Act No 19 of 2007) and the State Land Disposal Act, 1961 (Act No 48 of 1961).
However, I have been informed that Legal Aid South Africa does not own any vacant and unused land but owns seven (7) pieces of land where there are properties that are used as local offices as per my reply to question 988.
2. Falls away.
- The Department of Correctional Services and the entities does not own any land. All the land and buildings that the department and these entities are using belongs to the National Department of Public Works, as the custodian of all state immovable assets.
- (a) (b) (i) and (ii) falls away
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 - NW1199
Marais, Mr EJ to ask the Minister of Public Enterprises
(1) (a) Did Denel award a scholarship to a certain person namely Supra Oarabile Mahumpelo, (b) by what date was the deadline for the scholarship application and (c) when did the specified person apply; (2) was the institution for which the scholarship awarded an accredited institution for the scholarship, if not, on what basis was a scholarship to the institution given; (3) (a) who approved the scholarship, (b) on what basis and (c)(i) who else applied but did not receive the scholarship and (ii) why were they not given the scholarship?
Reply:
The response is based on information received from Alexkor SOC Limited.
(1) |
(a) |
The position was advertised in the Sunday Times on 26 February 2017. A panel was established comprising of board members to interview the short listed candidates. The preferred candidates were then put through a set of psychometric tests. The process followed was in line with Alexkor’s recruitment and selection process. |
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(b) |
26 February 2017 |
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(c) |
(i) |
The names of the candidates who applied for the position is in the possession of the Department and the members are welcome to request sight of said list. The challenge in publicly disclosing the names is that application for these level positions is done on a confidential basis, and disclose may negatively affect the current employment relationship of the applicants. Besides, the disclosure cannot be done without the candidates giving the Department consent to disclose their names. |
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(ii) |
As per (1)(c)(i) above. |
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(d) |
(i) |
Minimum of 5 years mining experience (diamond or coal mining experience preferable). |
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(ii) |
At least 5 years senior management experience. |
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(iii) |
Executive Management experience. |
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(iv) |
Comprehensive knowledge of the PFMA and Treasury Regulations (3 years SOC/SOE experience would be an advantage) |
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(v) |
Extensive strategic leadership experience. |
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(vi) |
Business rescue or turnaround strategy implementation experience. |
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(vii) |
Relevant Mining Qualifications preferable (BSc Mining Engineering or Equivalent). |
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(e) |
(i) |
Ms H Matseke |
(Chairperson of the Board of Directors) |
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(ii) |
Mr T Matona |
(Member of the Board of Directors) |
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(iii) |
Ms B Makwetla |
(Member of the Board of Directors) |
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(iv) |
Mr S Danana |
(Member of the Board of Directors) |
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(v) |
Dr R Paul |
(Advisor to the Board of Directors) |
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(vi) |
Ms L Mphahlele |
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(f) |
(i) |
Mr Pitsoe has 23 years mining experience, including Diamond or Coal Mining; |
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(ii) |
9 years senior management experience |
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(iii) |
4 years executive management experience |
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(iv) |
Extensive strategic leadership experience |
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(v) |
He was involved in a turnaround strategy at Hernic Ferrochrome (Pty) Ltd |
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(vi) |
He as a BSc Mining Engineering degree |
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(2) |
The question was not asked of Mr Pitsoe as it was not relevant to the employment criteria. For the record, Mr Pitsoe was employed as a General Manager at Hernic Ferrochrome (Pty) Ltd, and did not have a direct relationship with the Gupta family. JIC, a Gupta company was as service provider to Hernic which relationship was in place long before Mr Pitsoe joined Hernic, which is owned by Mitsubishi a Japanese conglomerate. |
We will be looking into these matters more closely in the coming months.
18 June 2018 - NW954
Van Dyk, Ms V to ask the Minister of Public Enterprises
(1) Whether a certain chief executive officer, namely Mr Lemogang Pitsoe, Alexkor SOC Limited was a paid-for guest at the (a) Gupta Sun City wedding and/or (b) wedding of Varun Gupta in Jaipur, India; (2) (a) what was the process by which the specified person was appointed as chief executive officer, (b) on what date was the post advertised, (c) what is the name of each (i) candidate who (aa) applied, (bb) was shortlisted and (cc) interviewed and (ii) member who was on the selection panel and (d) what marine mining credentials does the person have; and (3) whether the person disclosed the relationship with a certain company’s contract, namely JIC Mining Company with Hernic Ferrochrome; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
The response is based on information received from Alexkor SOC Limited.
(1) |
(a) |
The response to the PQ that I have received from the CEO of Alexkor, Mr Lemogang Pitso, is that he attended the said weddings while he was in the employ of Hernic Ferrochrome (Pty) Ltd. Mr Pitsoe was representing Mr Johan Swanepoel, who is the CEO of Hernic, who could not attend due to unforeseen circumstances. |
(b) |
As per 1(a) above.
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(2) |
(a) |
The position was advertised in the Sunday Times on 26 February 2017. A panel was established comprising of board members to interview the short listed candidates. The preferred candidates were then put through a set of psychometric tests. This was done in line with Alexkor’s recruitment and selection policy. |
(b) |
26 February 2017 |
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(c) |
(i) |
(aa) |
The names of the candidates who applied for the position is in the possession of the Department and the members are welcome to request sight of said list. The challenge in publicly disclosing the names is that application for these level positions is done on a confidential basis, and disclose may negatively affect the current employment relationship of the applicants. Besides, the disclosure cannot be done without the candidates giving the Department consent to disclose their names. |
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(bb) |
Same as (2)(c)(aa) above. |
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(cc) |
Same as (2)(c)(aa) above. |
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(ii) |
(bb) |
Ms H Matseke |
(Chairperson of the Board of Directors) |
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(cc) |
Mr T Matona |
(Member of the Board of Directors) |
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(dd) |
Ms B Makwetla |
(Member of the Board of Directors) |
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(ee) |
Mr S Danana |
(Member of the Board of Directors) |
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(ff) |
Dr R Paul |
(Advisor to the Board of Directors) |
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(ff) |
Ms L Mphahlele |
(Leadership Talent, Service Provider as observer) |
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(d) |
Mr Pitsoe has extensive marine mining experience which he accumulated while employed by De Beers. |
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(3) |
Yes. Mr Pitsoe was employed at Hernic (Pty Ltd as a General Manager. Hernic and JIC Mining had a customer-supplier relationship, where HIC was a mining contractor to Hernic. The information was not disclosed as it was not requested either in the job application forms of the interview. It can be recalled that Hernic and JIC are private companies and did not have a relationship with DPE’s SOCs. We will be looking into these matters more closely in the coming weeks. |
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 - NW1735
Alberts, Mr ADW to ask the Minister of Public Enterprises
(1) Why is Transnet continuing to sell some of its Sishen-Saldanha line’s operational electric locomotives and apparently to replace them with locomotives from the controversial tender to provide 1 064 locomotives, which is currently being investigated as part of the investigation into state capture; (2) Whether he will consider placing a moratorium on all auctions and sales of assets at Transnet in order to provide the new board with the opportunity of undertaking the necessary investigations; if not, why not; (3) Whether he will make a statement about the matter?
Reply:
This response is according to information received from Transnet:
1. Transnet SOC Ltd (Transnet) has electric locomotives (9E electric) fleet which used to operate on the Ore Line (Sishen-Saldanha). These 9E locomotives were unique to the Sishen-Saldanha line and were not to be used elsewhere in Africa.
The first of these old locomotives arrived in 1978. These locomotives reached the end of life six (6) years ago and the last ten (10) locomotives were eventually staged in 2016 and have not been operating since then, as their components were obsolete and were uneconomical to maintain. Any remaining parts were subsequently sold off.
They were subsequently replaced with 15E locomotives, the first of which arrived in 2010.
(2) This is an operational decision within the powers of Transnet management under the supervision of the Board of Directors. There is also a Significance Materiality Framework which gives guidance and thresholds on such matters.
(3) The Minister is on record that the contract will be investigated. If foul play is established, appropriate action will be taken. To date two forensic reports are available. The new Board of Transnet is discussing these reports and will soon be announcing its plans to act on all those guilty of corruption or any other malpractices.
18 June 2018 - NW1845
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 - 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
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(1)(b) Optimal (Ideal) |
(2) Date when full complement will be reached |
Bedfordview Sector Policing | 24 | 23+(1) |
During the 2017/2018 financial year, one student was allocated to the police station |
Reply to question 1778 recommended/
nu
KJ (SOEG)
Date)‹1z-› - 0
Replylo question 1778 approved/n
MINI OF POLICE BH CELE, MP
GENERAL
AFRICAN POLICE SERVICE
18 June 2018 - NW1660
Motau, Mr SC to ask the Minister of Public Enterprises
(a) What number of cases relating to the Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities Act, Act 12 of 2004, as amended, have been referred to the (i) SA Police Service (SAPS) and (ii) Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI) by (aa) his department and (bb) each entity reporting to him for further investigation since the Act was assented to and (b) what number of the specified cases have (i) been investigated by SAPS and DPCI, (ii) been followed up by the respective accounting officers and (iii) resulted in a conviction in each specified financial year since 2004?
Reply:
DPE response
a) The Special Investigating Unit is currently working with a team comprising the DPCI and State-Owned Companies’ (SOC) Forensic Units to inter alia address current and historical allegations of corruption in the SOCs. Among others, the team is seized with reviewing forensic reports that have been commissioned by the SOCs in order to:
(i) Ascertain the number and status of matters that have been referred to SAPS;
(ii) Ascertain the number and status of matters that have been referred to DPCI.
The efforts are meant to ensure that where prima facie case of corruption exists, the law enforcement agencies move to seize assets that are proceeds of corruption. Furthermore, the work is also meant to establish matters that the Boards and Executive of SOCs failed to refer for criminal investigation by relevant law enforcement agencies and matters that could expeditiously result in the conviction of those implicated in allegations of corruption concerning SOCs.
(aa) The question relates to a period that spans 14 years. Consequently, at the time of responding to the question, the Department had confirmed that one case of corruption and fraud was referred to the SAPS and the related investigation is still underway.
(bb) To date seventy nine forensic reports commissioned by SOCs concerning matters of malfeasance, fraud and corruption have been referred to the SIU for review. The team comprising SIU, Asset Forfeiture Unit and the DPCI is seized with the review of the reports. Furthermore, the SIU is currently conducting work in line with Proclamation No 11 of 2018 that authorizes investigation into allegations of malfeasance, fraud and corruption in Transnet and Eskom. A motivation will be submitted to Denel to address allegations of corruption in Denel.
b) (i)(ii)(iii) The review and reconciliation of records being done independently by the team led by the SIU should assist in ascertaining the completeness and status of all matters that have been referred to law enforcement agencies and convictions if any, which have been registered to date.
All the efforts mentioned above are fully aligned to the commitment made by the President during the State of the Nation Address that this is the year to turn the tide of corruption in public institutions. Therefore, the team led by the SIU should be allowed to continue its work in order to reveal facts behind the questions posed and the information that the SOCs has over the years submitted to the Ministry.
18 June 2018 - NW1499
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 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
FREE STATE |
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7 |
Burgher Monument |
Edenburg |
52 589m² |
Memorial |
N/A |
N/A |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
LIMPOPO |
||||||
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 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
MPUMALANGA |
||||||
18 |
Krugerhof |
Waterval Onder |
440m² |
Museum |
N/A |
N/A |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
NORTH WEST |
||||||
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 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
NORTHERN CAPE |
||||||
22 |
Union Masonic Temple |
Kimberely |
426m² |
Use of building by local church |
N/A |
N/A |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
WESTERN CAPE |
||||||
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 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
18 June 2018 - NW1201
Marais, Mr EJ to ask the Minister of Public Enterprises
(a) What are the details of the process followed to appoint a certain person namely Ms Adila Chowan to the position of Chief Financial Officer of Alexkor SOC Pty Ltd in October 2017, (b) when was the vacancy advertised, (c) what are the details of the other candidates who (i) applied and (ii) got shortlisted, (d) what criteria had to be met to qualify for the position and (e) what are the names of each member of the selection and interview panel; (2) whether the specified person disclosed being involved in a litigation process at the time of the interview and/or appointment process relating to a previous position held at another company (name furnished)? NW1295E
Reply:
The response is based on information received from Alexkor SOC Limited.
(1) |
(a) |
The position was advertised in the Sunday Times, shortlisted candidates were interviewed and the successful candidate was required to undergo a psychometric test. The preferred candidate was then referred to the Minister of DPE for appointment. This was in line with Alexkor’s recruitment and selection process. |
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(b) |
26 February 2017 |
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(c) |
(i) |
The names of the candidates who applied for the position is in the possession of the Department and the members are welcome to request sight of said list. The challenge in publicly disclosing the names is that application for these level positions is done on a confidential basis, and disclose may negatively affect the current employment relationship of the applicants. Besides, the disclosure cannot be done without the candidates giving the Department consent to disclose their names. |
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(ii) |
As per (1)(c)(i) above |
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(d) |
(i) |
CA (SA) with commercial experience, preferably within mining |
||
(ii) |
Diamond and coal mining experience will be an advantage |
|||
(iii) |
At least 5 years’ experience relating to managing finance operational teams |
|||
(iv) |
Experience in an Executive Management position would be an advantage |
|||
(v) |
Comprehensive understanding and proven track record in the implementation of PFMA and Treasury Regulations (3 years SOC/SOE experience would be an advantage) |
|||
(e) |
(i) |
Ms M Lehobye |
(Member of the Board of Directors) |
|
(ii) |
Mr T Matona |
(Member of the Board of Directors) |
||
(iii) |
Mr S Danana |
(Member of the Board of Directors) |
||
(iv) |
Ms Z Ntlangula |
(Member of the Board of Directors) |
||
(v) |
Dr R Paul |
(Advisor to the Board of Directors) |
||
(e) |
The names of the selection and interview panel for this position have been disclosed to the Department; however, due to the confidential nature of this information, no further details will be disclosed. |
|||
(2) |
The question was not asked during the interview with the candidate whether there was any litigation process that she was involved in. At the time the offer of appointment was made in August 2017, the information relating to the litigation was public knowledge. |
18 June 2018 - NW1762
Kohler-Barnard, Ms D to ask the Minister of Police
What is the total number of (a) SA Police Service (SAPS) officers who were charged with aiding an escapee in each province (i) in each of the past five financial years and (ii) since 1 April 2018 and (b) such cases that (i) have been withdrawn and/or (ii) are pending; (2) (a) what is the total number of SAPS officers who were found (i) guilty and (ii) not guilty of aiding an escapee in each province and (b) what sanctions were taken by his department against the officers who were found guilty?
Reply:
(1)(a)(i)(ii)
Province |
(i) 2013/2014 |
(i) 2014/2015 |
(i) 2015/2016 |
(i) 2016/2017 |
(i) 2017/2018
|
(ii) 2018-04-01 to 2018-05-31 |
||
Eastern Cape |
40 |
43 |
54 |
52 |
70 |
1 |
||
Free State |
19 |
37 |
17 |
4 |
14 |
0 |
||
Gauteng |
84 | 51 |
57 |
19 |
28 |
8 |
|
|
KwaZulu-Natal |
48 |
34 |
56 |
45 |
32 |
0 |
|
|
Limpopo |
11 |
10 |
3 |
3 |
10 |
0 |
||
Mpumalanga |
29 |
44 |
45 |
34 |
36 |
0 0 |
||
North West |
39 |
16” |
35 |
23 |
11 |
0 | ||
Northern Cape |
13 |
7 |
11 |
1 |
31 |
0 |
||
Western Cape |
138 |
98 |
111 |
93 |
19 |
0 |
||
Total |
421 |
340 |
*89 |
274 |
251 |
9 |
(1)(b)(i) From 1 April 2018 to 31 May 2018, no cases have been withdrawn.
(1)(b)(ii) From 1 April 2018 to 31 May 2018, all nine cases are still pending.
(2)a)() |
2 |
||||
Province |
2013/2014 |
2014/2015 |
2015/2016 |
2016/2017 |
2017/2018 |
Eastern Cape |
31 |
39 |
43 |
23 |
23 |
Free State |
16 |
27 |
15 |
0 |
2 |
Gauteng |
81 |
48 |
43 |
8 |
12 |
KwaZulu-Natal |
28 |
17 |
31 |
24 |
15 |
Limpopo |
11 |
3 |
3 |
1 |
8 |
Mpumalanga |
23 |
30 |
28 |
28 |
25 |
North West |
17 |
6 |
14 |
9 |
11 |
Northern Cape |
13 |
5 |
3 |
1 |
17 |
Western Cape |
72 |
51 |
37 |
28 |
|
Total |
292 |
226 |
217 |
122 |
(2)(a)(ii)
Province |
2013/2014 |
2014/2015 |
2015/2016 |
2016/2017 |
2017/2018
|
|
Eastern Cape |
9 |
4 |
11 |
29 |
47 | |
Free State |
3 |
10 |
2 |
4 |
12 |
|
Gauteng |
3 |
3 |
14 |
11 |
16 |
|
KwaZulu-Natal |
20 |
17 |
25 |
21 |
17 |
|
Limpopo |
0 |
7 |
0 |
2 |
2 |
|
Mpumalanga North West |
6
|
14 |
17 |
6
|
1
|
|
North West | 22 |
10 |
21 |
14 | 0 | |
NorthernCape |
0 |
2 |
8 |
0 |
14 |
|
WesternCape |
66 |
47 |
74 |
65 |
14 |
|
Total |
129 |
114 |
172 |
152 |
133 |
(2)(b)
2013/2014
Province |
Counselling |
Dismissal |
Verbal warning |
Written warning |
Final Written warning l |
Suspended without pay |
Suspended |
Suspended sanction |
Fines |
Eastern Cape |
0 |
0 |
0 |
4 |
3 |
1 |
11 |
3 |
9 |
Free State |
0 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
6 |
0 |
6 |
Gauteng |
0 |
7 |
0 |
1 |
3 |
0 |
28 |
0 |
42 |
KwaZulu-Natal |
2 |
1 |
0 |
5 |
2 |
3 |
1 |
0 |
14 |
Limpopo |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
2 |
1 |
0 |
6 |
Mpumalanga |
0 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
0 |
4 |
4 |
1 |
11 |
North West |
0 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
Northern Cape |
0 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
9 |
Western Cape |
4 |
0 |
9 |
15 |
20 |
0 |
9 |
0 |
24 |
Total |
6 |
12 |
9 |
39 |
32 |
12 |
61 |
4 |
126 |
214/2015
Counselling |
Dismissal |
Verbal warning |
|
Final Written warning |
Suspended without pay |
Suspended |
Suspended sanction |
Fines |
|||
EasternCape |
0 |
1 |
0 |
10 |
3 |
1 |
12 |
0 |
12 |
||
FreeState |
0 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
3 |
0 |
17 |
0 |
5 |
||
Gauteng |
0 |
4 |
0 |
1 |
3 |
0 |
17 |
0 |
23 |
||
KwaZul-u Natal |
0 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
4 |
2 |
3 |
0 |
3 |
||
Limpopo |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
||
Mpumalanga |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
7 |
2 |
0 |
18 |
||
NorthWest |
0 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
||
NorthernCape |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
4 |
||
WesternCaoe |
3 |
0 |
1 |
17 |
14 |
0 |
7 |
0 |
9 |
||
Total |
3 |
6 |
1 |
39 |
31 |
10 |
58 |
2 |
76 |
2015/2016
Counselling |
Dismissal |
Verbal warning |
Written warning |
Final Written warning
|
Suspended without pay |
|||||
|
|
Suspended | ||||||||
Eastern Cape |
3 ' |
0 |
1 |
3 |
3 1 |
1 1 |
20 i |
0 |
13 |
|
Free State |
0 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
2 |
0 | |
6 |
1 |
4 |
|
Gauteng |
0 |
5 |
0 |
2 ’ |
7 |
2 |
12 |
0 |
15 |
|
KwaZul-u Natal |
2 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
14 |
0 |
6 |
2 |
7 |
|
Limpopo |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
|
Mpumalanga |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 ' |
5 |
0 |
0 |
22
|
|
NorthWest |
0 |
0 |
3 |
1 |
4 |
0 |
2 |
1 |
3 | |
NorthernCape |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2 ' |
0 |
, 0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
|
WesternCape |
3 |
0 |
0 |
12 |
9 |
0 ' |
6 |
0 |
7 |
|
Total |
8 |
7 |
5 |
20 |
39 |
8 |
52 |
4 |
75 |
2016/2017
Province |
Counsilling |
Written Warning
|
Final Written Warning |
Suspended without pay |
Suspended |
Suspended sanction |
Fines |
|||
Eastern Cape |
1 |
1 |
0 |
8 |
1 |
|||||
Free State |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|||||
Gauteng |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
||||||
KwaZul-u Natal |
2 |
0 |
0 |
7 |
3 |
|||||
Limpopo |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
||||||
Mpumalanga |
0 |
1 |
8 |
3 |
||||||
North West |
0 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
||||||
Northern Cape |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
||||||
Western Cape |
0 |
1 |
3 |
13 |
||||||
TotaI |
3 |
3 |
11 |
36 |
2017/2018 -
Province |
Counselling |
Dismissal |
Verbal warning |
Written warning |
Final written |
Suspended without a pay |
Suspended |
Suspended sanction |
Fines |
|||
EasternCape |
1 |
0 |
0 |
6 |
6 |
7 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
|||
FreeState |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
O |
|||
Gauteng |
0 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
6 |
"1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|||
KwaZulu-Natal |
2 |
0 |
0 |
6 |
7 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|||
Limpopo |
0 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
4 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|||
Mpumalanga |
0 |
0 |
0 |
15 |
9 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|||
NorthWest |
0 |
0 |
0 |
9 |
2 14 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|||
NorthernCage |
0 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
||||
WesternCape |
0 |
0 |
2 |
0 |
2 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|||
Total |
3 |
3 |
2 |
45 |
51 |
13 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
Reply to question 1762 recommended/
Date: z018 -«- ‹ •
Reply to question 1762 approved/
."OF POLICE BH CELE, MP
GENERAL TH AFRICAN POLICE SERVICE
Provinces |
CounsellingDismissal |
Dismissal |
Verbal warning |
Written warning |
Final Written warning |
Suspended without pay |
Suspended
|
Suspended sanction |
|
EasternCape |
0 |
1 |
0 |
10 |
3 |
1 |
12 |
0 |
12 |
FreeState |
0 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
3 |
0 |
17 |
0 |
5 |
Gauteng |
0 |
4 |
0 |
1 |
3 |
0 |
17 |
0 |
23 |
KwaZul-u Natal |
0 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
4 |
2 |
3 |
0 |
3 |
Limpopo |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
Mpumalanga |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
7 |
2 |
0 |
18 |
NorthWest |
0 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
NorthernCape |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
4 |
WesternCaoe |
3 |
0 |
1 |
17 |
14 |
0 |
7 |
0 |
9 |
Total |
3 |
6 |
1 |
39 |
31 |
10 |
58 |
2 |
76 |
18 June 2018 - 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 - NW1270
Marais, Mr EJ to ask the Minister of Public Enterprises
(a) Why does his department have a 20% shareholding in a certain company (West Coast Resources) and (b) what are the names of the persons within (i) his departmental structure or organisation who are holding the specified shares? NW 1370E
Reply:
DPE response
a) In 2007 the then Department of Minerals and Energy which is currently known as the Department of Mineral Resources (“DMR”) entered into a Memorandum of Agreement (“MoA”) with De Beers in connection with the State interest pertaining to lease consideration, claims and other obligations payable to the State in terms of the 1979 lease (“Cullinan Lease”) and the 1990 lease (“Venetia Lease”). The Cullinan Lease and the Venetia Lease collectively will be referred to as “Lease Agreements”.
Prior to the enactment of the Minerals Act of 1991 (“Minerals Act”) and as inferred by the MoA, the State had an uncontested interest and claims which were payable and arising out of the Lease Agreements. However, once the Minerals Act was enacted, De Beers contested the State interest and claims under the Lease Agreements and contended that the State interest and claims were no longer payable.
On the other hand, the State was of the firm view that the coming into effect of the Minerals Act does not extinguish its rights flowing out of the Lease Agreements. In order for DMR and De Beers to settle the above dispute, an MoA was concluded as a full and final settlement of any and all claims that the State may have had against De Beers in terms of the Lease Agreements and as part of the settlement a 20% shareholding in Namaqualand Mines (NM) was allocated to DMR pending transfer to a proposed transaction structure involving Alexkor.
The protracted Richtersveld community land claim against the Department and Alexkor (“Land Claim”) complicated the deal as the resolution of the matter was vital to the proposed transaction structure. The Government took a decision to protect the 20% shareholding in NM pending the resolution of the Land Claim. Eventually, the proposed deal structure failed to materialise and whilst the Government was negotiating a resolution of the Land Claim, De Beers was proceeding with its business rationalisation process.
b) As a result, several steps were taken by De Beers to sell NM which was eventually acquired by Trans Hex and the State maintained its 20% shareholding under the custodianship of the Department of Public Enterprises. The NM operations lay dormant for several years until 2015 when West Coast Resources was formed to exploit the NM asset. The 20% shareholding of the State is warehoused in a Special Purpose Vehicle while the State determines how to leverage its stake.
18 June 2018 - NW1700
Sonti, Ms NP to ask the Minister of Police
(a) What total amount of land owned by his department and the entities reporting to him in each province is (i) vacant and (ii) unused or has no purpose and (b) what is the (i) location and (ii) size of each specified plot of land; (2) (a) how much of the land owned by his department and the entities reporting to him has been leased out for private use and (b) what is the (i) Rand value of each lease and (ii)(aa) location and (bb) size of each piece of land?
Reply:
(1)(a)(i)(ii)(b)(i) and (ii)
The South African Police Service (SAPS) does not own land. The National Department of Public Works (NDPW) is the custodian of all government properties. As mandated in the devolution agreement between the SAPS and the NDPW, the following sites have been identified and acquired for the proposed construction of new police stations:
Police Gtation |
9tatua |
Province |
Site Descrlptlon |
Size |
Municipality |
Bloemsprult |
In progress |
Free State |
ml 10 737, Heidedal Ext 19 |
1,8007 hactaree |
Mangaung Munlclpallty |
Kutlwanong |
In progress |
Free State |
Erf 7 277, Kutlwanong |
1,54 hectares |
Mathjabeng Municipality |
Magobkweng |
In progress |
Free State |
Erf 711, Tshiame |
1,1483 hectares |
Maluti a Phofung |
Reigerpark |
Finalised |
Gauteng |
Erf 479, Reiger Park Ext1 |
1,Z08 hectares |
Ekurhuleni Municipality |
Riemvasmaak |
Finallsed |
Northern Cape |
Erf 369, Molopo Road, Rlemvasmaak |
1,000 hectare |
Kail Garib Municipality |
Makhaza |
Finalised |
Western Cape |
Erf 75 169 portion of Erf 59 037, Khayelitsha |
1,0229 hectaias |
City o Cape Town |
Tafelslg |
In progress |
Western Cape |
Erf 36 151, Mitchells Plain |
2,307 hectares |
City of Cape Town |
The entities which report to the Minister of Police, do not own land. The following sitRS for the proposed construction of new deep rural stations are leased and donated by the various stakeholders.
Station | Province |
Lessor/Donor |
Site Description |
Siae |
Municipality |
Huku |
Eastern Cape |
Donated by the Mandileni/Huku Tribal Council |
Portion 7 of the farm Mandileni No 88 |
7 374 square meters |
Umzimvubu Municipality |
Mdeni |
Eastern Cape |
Donated by the Headman NP Njeje Traditional Council |
Portion 10 f the farm ' Kaka's No 21 |
6 405 square meters |
Matatiele Munlclpallty |
Mthombe |
Eastern Cape |
Donated by the Prince Mdamasi Tribal Council |
Portion 6 of the farm Mtombi No 36 |
5 770 square meters |
Nyandeni Municlpallty |
Ntamonde |
Eastern Cape |
Donated by the Amantshangase Traditional Council |
Portion 13 of farm Ntshangase no 63 |
6 301 square meters |
Mbizana Municipality |
Pholile |
Eastern Cape |
Donated by the Lupindo Traditional Council |
Portion 3 of the farm Ncaywa No 7 |
1,2002 hectares |
Matatiele Municipality |
Qhasa |
Eastern Cape |
Donated by the Headman of the Qhasa Tribal Council |
Portion 9 of the farm Qhasa No 45 |
1.1020 hectares |
Mbizana Municipality |
Tabase |
Eastern Cape |
Donated by the Jumba Traditional Council |
Erf 1 528, Tabase |
1,1795 hectares |
Klng Sabata Dalindyobo Municipallty |
Tafalehashe |
Eastern Cape |
Donated by the Engonyama Tribal Council |
Portion 5 of the farm Nkwalini No 45 |
1,012B hectares |
Mbashe Municipality |
Bhosiki |
KwaZuIu- Natal |
Leased from the Ingonyama Trust Board |
Portion of the farm Nkumblni No 16 908 |
9 672square meters |
Ray Nkonyeni Municipality |
Kilmun |
KwaZulu- Natal |
Leased from the Ingonyama Trust Board |
Por£on of Upper Umkomaas farm 18 415, Location No 1 |
6 057square meters |
Ingwe Municipallty |
Mfekayi |
KwaZuIu- Natal |
Leased from the Ingonyama Trust Board |
Portion of the farm Reserve No 3, farm 15 822 |
9 109 square meters |
Mtubatuba Municipality |
Msinsini |
KwaZulu- Natal |
Site clearance progress , site to be procured from the Ndelu Community Trust |
Portion of the farm Clifton Park No 9 219 |
1.0 hectare |
Umzumbe Munlclpallty |
Ntshongwe |
KwaZuIu- Natal |
Donated by tf›e Ntsfiongwe Tribal |
Portion of the farm |
9 767 square metera |
Umhlabuyalingana Munlclpallty |
Council |
Makhathini Flats No 16 533 |
||||
Osuthu |
KwaZulu- Natal |
Leased from lngonyama Trust Board |
Portion of the reserve farm No 12 ,farm No 15 832 |
9 311 square meters |
Nongoma Municipality |
Sokhulu |
KwaZuIu- Natel |
Donated by the Sokhulu Devalopment Trust |
Portion of the reserve farm No 4, farm No 15 823 |
9 561 aquare meters |
Mfolozi Municipality |
Bapong |
North West |
Donated by the Bapo-ba Mogale Tribal Authority |
Remainder of portion 5 of the farm Boschfontein 458 JQ |
5 006 square meters |
Madibeng Municipality |
Dwarsberg |
North West |
Donated by the Makuntwane A Kgotoe Tribal Authority |
Remainder of the farm Kameelnek No 278KP |
5 002 square meters |
Moses Kotane Munlclpality |
Mabieskraal |
North West |
Donated by the BatIahLako-Ba- Mathuthu Tribal Admistration |
Portion 1 of the farm Tambotlerand No 143JP |
5 002 square meters |
Moses Kotane Munlclpality |
Mareetsane |
North West |
Donated by the Barolong Bo-ora Tehldi Tribal Councll |
Remainder of the farm Setlagoli No 640 IO |
5 002 square me(ers |
Ratlou Municipality |
Moeka-Vuma |
North West |
Donated by the Moeka-Vuma Community Tribe |
the ferm Kromkuil No 99JR |
4 909 square meters |
Moretele Municipality |
Ga-KgatIa |
Limpopo |
Donated by the Bahananawa Tradltlonal Communlty |
Portion 2 of the farm Langlaagte No 279LR |
5 707 square meters |
Bloubelg Municipality |
Khubvi |
Limpopo |
Donated by the Randima Traditlonal Crunch |
Portion 150 of farm Chlbase f4o 123 MT |
4 007 square meters |
Thulamela Munlclpallty |
Moletlane |
Llmpopo |
Donated by the Ndebele Tribe |
Portion 31 of the farm Zebediela location No 123 KS |
7 907 square meters |
Lepela Nkumpi Municipality |
Phaudi |
Limpopo |
Donated by the Bakwena Moletsi Traditional Council |
Portion of the farm Lanark 199 LS |
1 434 hertaros |
Aganang Municipality |
The Oaks |
Llmpopo |
Donated by the Bakone-Ba- Mamaet]a Traditional Council |
Portion 31 of the farm, The Oaks, No 198 KT |
6 002 square meters |
Maruleng Municipallty |
Oon Donald |
Mpumalanga |
Donated by the Mpislkazi Traditional Council |
Portion 24 of the farm Dundonald No 210 IT |
7 500 square meters |
Chief Albert Luthuli Municipality |
Driefontein |
Mpumalanga |
Donated by the |
Portion 24 of |
1.0 hectare |
Mkhondo |
Mkhondo Local Municipality |
the farm St Helana No 306 IT |
Municipality |
|||
KwaMfiluehwa |
Mpumalanga |
Donated by the Matsamo Tribal Authority |
Portion 24 of the farm Vlakbult No 450 JU |
5 796 square meters |
Nkomazi Municipality |
Marltl |
Mpumalanga |
Site clearance in progress, site to be procured from the lnjaka- Waterval Communal Property Association |
Remaining extension of the farm Waterval 273 JU |
7 461 square meters |
Busfibuckrldge Municipality |
Phungutsha |
Mpumalanga |
Donated by the Kalkfontein B&C Community Trust |
Portion 24 of the farm Kalkfontein No 143 JR |
1,5491 hectares |
Nkangala Munlcipality |
(2)(a)(b)(i)(ii)(aa)(bb) Not applicable.
Reply to question 1700 recommended/
L C
KJ OLE (SOEG)
GENERAL
ER: TH AFRICAN POLICE SERVICE
Reply to question 1700 approved/
OF POLICE BH CELE, NIP
18 June 2018 - NW1081
Dlamini, Mr MM to ask the Minister of Public Enterprises
(1) (a) Did Denel award a scholarship to a certain person namely Supra Oarabile Mahumpelo, (b) by what date was the deadline for the scholarship application and (c) when did the specified person apply; (2) was the institution for which the scholarship awarded an accredited institution for the scholarship, if not, on what basis was a scholarship to the institution given; (3) (a) who approved the scholarship, (b) on what basis and (c)(i) who else applied but did not receive the scholarship and (ii) why were they not given the scholarship?
Reply:
The response is based on information received from Denel SOC Limited.
The Minister of Public Enterprises on 18 April 2018 directed the Board to investigate the awarding of the bursary awarded to the son of the Premier of North-West, Mr Supra Mahumapelo, to check whether the process was conducted in line with Denel policies.
The Board has commissioned the investigation and on its conclusion will take appropriate action against anyone within Denel who has flouted applicable policies. Further action to recover the funds expensed towards the bursary will need to be taken, if it is found that proper procedures were not followed.
On conclusion of the investigation, the Board has undertaken to share its contents with the Minister and at that stage the Minister shall be in a position to answer the questions that the Member has asked.
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 - 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 - NW1829
Horn, Mr W to ask the Minister of Public Enterprises
(1)Whether (a) his spouse and/or (b) an adult family member accompanied him on any official international trip (i) in each of the past five financial years and (ii) since 1 April 2018; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what (aa) is the name of the person(s), (bb) was the (aaa) purpose and (bbb) destination of the trip and (cc) was the (aaa) total cost and (bbb) detailed breakdown of the costs of the accompanying person(s) to his department; (2) whether each of the specified trips were approved by the President in terms of the provisions of Section 1, Annexure A of the Ministerial Handbook; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details? NW1988E
Reply:
(a)(b)(i) The Minister of Public Enterprises was not accompanied by the spouse and/or an adult family member during official international trips for the period 2013/14 to 2017/18.
(ii) Since 1 April 2018 the following are the details:
(aa) Minister travelled with his spouse, Mrs Vanitha Gordhan.
(bb)(aaa) Purpose of the trip
The Minister of Public Enterprises, Mr Pravin Gordhan received an invitation to attend and participate at the World Bank/ IMF Spring Meetings. The meetings attended by the Minister are as follows:
- Semi-Annual Workshop of the Advisory Finance Group (AFG) on 19 April 2018;
- Annual Havard Ministerial Leadership Forum for Finance Experts at Havard University on 23 April 2018;
- Workshop on The country Challenges of Institutionalized Corruption: Lessons for South Africa, 25-26 April 2018;
- To Strengthen country-to-country relations between South Africa and the United State of America;
- To interact with strategic stakeholders and to explore possible areas of
collaboration between the South African and United States of American companies.
(bb)(bbb) Destination of the trip is United States of America.
(cc)(aaa) Total cost of the trip in respect of the spouse is R132 418.61.
(cc)(bbb) Breakdown of the cost
The cost of R132 418.61 is only for the air ticket and there are no other costs incurred.
(2) The trip was approved by Presidency.
18 June 2018 - 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 - 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 - 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.
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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 - 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 - NW1764
Kohler-Barnard, Ms D to ask the Minieter of Police
(1) What number of SA Police Service (SAPS) officers resigned in each province (a) in each of the past three financial years and (b) since 1 April 2018; (2) what (a) number of SAPS officers resigned from the (i) Mitchells Plain and (ii) Lentegeur Police Station (aa) in each of the past three financial years and (bb) since 1 April 2018 and (b) reasons were put forth in each case?
Reply:
(1)(a)(b)
Province |
(a) 2015/2016 |
(a) 2016/2017 |
(a) 2017/2018 |
(b) 1 April to 1 June 2018 |
Western Cage |
339 |
187 |
190 |
34 |
Eastern Cape |
222 |
169 |
183 |
30 |
Northern Cape |
106 |
61 |
58 |
8 |
Free State |
131 |
99 |
115 |
19 |
KwaZulu-Natal |
325 |
207 |
166 |
24 |
North West |
195 |
122 |
123 |
12 |
Mpumalanga |
135 |
69 |
70 |
13 |
Limpopo |
200 |
110 |
95 |
17 |
Gauteng |
484 |
331 |
294 |
55 |
(2)(i)(ii)(aa)(bb)
Police Station |
(aa) 2015/2016 |
(aa) 2016/2017 |
(aa) 2017/2018 |
(bb) 1 April to 1 June 2018 |
(I) Mitchells Plain
ii) Lentegeur |
9
2 |
2
3 |
6
2 |
0
1 |
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(2)(i)(b)
2015/2016
Number of Police Officer |
Reason |
6 |
Better Remuneration |
3 |
Personal Grievances |
2016/2017
Number of Police Officer |
Reason |
1 |
Age |
1 |
Other occupation |
2017/2018
Number of Police Officers |
Reasons |
2 |
Marriage |
2 |
Nature of work |
1 |
Unhappy about management style |
Management not assisting members properly |
(2)(ii)(b)
2015/2016
Number of Police Officer |
Reason |
1 |
Better Remuneration |
1 |
Personal Grievances |
2016/2017
Number of Police Officer |
Reason |
1 |
Better Remuneration |
2 |
Personal Grievances |
2017/2018
Number of Police Officer |
Reason |
2 |
Better Remuneration |
1 |
Personal Grievances |
2018/2019
Number of Police Officer |
Reason |
1 |
Personal Grievances |
Original signed LIEUTENANT GENERAL DIVISIONAL COMMISSIONER: PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT L NTSHIEA
Date: 6 June 2O18
Reply to question 1764 recommended/
Orig/na/ signed LIEUTENANT GENERAL DEPUTY NATIONAL COMMISSIONER: HUMAN RESOURCE IgANAGEMENT BC MGWENYA
Date: 6 June 2018
Reply to question 1764 recommended/not recommended
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KJ SITOLE (SOEG)
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GENERAL SOUTH AFRICAN POLICE SERVICE
Reply to question 1764 approved/ éd
R OF POLICE BH CELE, MP
Date:
2015/2016 |
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) |
|
|
|
|
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
|
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) |
|
|
|
|
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
|
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 '
15 June 2018 - NW1647
Van Dyk, Ms V to ask the Minister of Energy
(a) What number of cases relating to the Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities Act, Act 12 of 2004, as amended, have been referred to the (i) SA Police Service (SAPS) and (ii) Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI) by (aa) his department and (bb) each entity reporting to him for further investigation since the Act was assented to and (b) what number of the specified cases have (i) been investigated by SAPS and DPCI, (ii) been followed up by the respective accounting officers and (iii) resulted in a conviction in each specified financial year since 2004?
Reply:
There is one (1) case from South African National Energy Development Institute (SANEDI). It is currently being investigated by SAPS.
15 June 2018 - NW1816
Bara, Mr M R to ask the Minister of Energy
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:
All international trips involving my family and I in the period in question were in total compliance with the applicable prescripts that govern such trips, including costs, destinations and approval by the President.
15 June 2018 - NW1848
Dlamini, Mr MM to ask the Minister of Energy
Whether, with reference to the reply to question 1363 on 23 May 2018, the (a) directors and/or (b) shareholders of the specified companies who are serving in more than one company have declared their involvement in multiple companies; if not, why not; if so, what steps did his department take to deal with conflict of interest and collusion, particularly with regard to bid price and the fact that equivalent annual tariffs were used to determine price scoring in the awarding of contracts?
Reply:
The Bid Submission for REIPPP Projects in Bid Window 4 was on 18 August 2014, a total number of 77 bids were received and evaluated based on stringent qualification and evaluation criteria. Accordingly these four projects were selected as preferred bidders based on the outcome of the evaluation. The shareholding of each project company was disclosed at bid submission as bid criteria include South African Entity and Black ownership requirements. Bidders are not precluded from submitting more than one project for evaluation. All bidders are bound by rules against collusion which may result in disqualification. As the four specified project companies have the same shareholding structure collusion with another bidding group or developer is not relevant. The individual bids by the four project companies competed with multiple other bids in respect of the unique offering of each underlying project, in terms of a combination of factors that inform their pricing, for example location, size of plant and technology.
15 June 2018 - NW2016
Mokgalapa, Mr S to ask the Minister of Energy
What are the details of the (a) number of accidents that vehicles owned by his department were involved (i) in each of the past three financial years and (ii) since 1 April 2018, (b) cost for repairs in each case and (c)(i) number of and (ii) reasons for vehicles being written off in each case; (2) whether all vehicles owned by his department have tracking devices installed
Reply:
The Department owns seven (7) vehicles of which six (6) of them have tracking devices and one (1) vehicle is currently in the process of being installed with tracking device. No road accidents were reported in the period in question.
15 June 2018 - NW1740
Esterhuizen, Mr JA to ask the Minister of Energy
Whether, with reference to Eskom’s pricing model that is fundamentally flawed as tariff increases must fund expenses instead of focusing on reducing costs and increase efficiencies, he has found that Eskom can reform and become an efficient entity; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) continues to work with Eskom to advise on Eskom’s pricing model, in line with Electricity Regulation Act, 2006 (Act No. 4 of 2006). The aim is to safeguard and meet the interests and requirements of present and future electricity customers and end users.
15 June 2018 - NW1569
Hlonyana, Ms NKF to ask the Minister of Rural Development and Land Reform
(a) What is the total number of (i) bonded and (ii) non-bonded properties that are registered at the Deeds Office and (b) for what purpose is each property used in each (i) province and (ii) metropolitan municipality?
Reply:
a) (i) 1 768 270
(ii) 5 177 013
b) (i),(ii) The competency for this function lies with a municipality in terms of Section 24 of the Spatial Planning and Land Use Management Act, 2013 (Act No 16 of 2013). A municipality as part of its land use scheme is required to record the use of land as part of its land use scheme. Therefore, the DRDLR Deeds Office does not have records of information on the various land use parcels in the municipalities.
15 June 2018 - NW1741
Esterhuizen, Mr JA to ask the Minister of Energy
Whether he has found that the alleged lack of policy coherence and program alignment in his department is a big constraint on the South African economy; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
Energy is the lifeblood of any economy. This is why the purpose of the Integrated Energy Plan (IEP) is to provide a roadmap of the future energy landscape for South Africa which guides future energy infrastructure investments, policy development and alignment. The IEP provides an overarching planning framework for electricity, liquid fuels and gas sector plans such that the development of these plans are done in a coordinated and integrated manner. Following the Cabinet decision of December 2017, the department is steadily working towards concluding the review of the IRP this year (2018).