12 June 2018 - NW1672

Mhlongo, Mr P to ask the Minister of Transport

(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?

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Reply:

In terms of section 34 (1) 9(a) (b) of Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities Act 12 of 2004,

“Any person who holds a position of responsibility and who knows and ought reasonably to have known or suspect that any person has committed

a) An offence under part 1,2,3 or 4, or section 20 or 21 (in so far as it relates to the aforementioned offences) or par 2; or

b) an offence of theft, fraud, extortion, forgery or uttering or forged a document,

involving an amount of R100 000 or more, must report such knowledge or suspicion or cause such knowledge or suspicion to be reported to any police official”

Annexure A, which is attached, is a list of cases, which were reported to the SAPS and the DPCI. The status mentioned relates to when we last received updates on the cases. Majority of the cases relates to Sec 34 (1) (b) and involves fraudulent scams wherein the name of the department was used lure potential services.

(i) Cases referred to South African Police Service (SAPS)

#	SAPS CAS NUMBER	STATUS	YEAR OF CONVICTION
1	Pretoria Central CAS: 1254/08/2010.	Closed
2	Boschkop CAS 149/02/2013	In court
3	Pretoria Central CAS 1589/06/2015	Nolle prosequi
4	Pretoria Central CAS 1589/08/2015	Guilty verdict	2017/2018
5	Vosloorus CAS No 293/01/2016	Investigation under way
6	Maitland SAPS CAS 201/1/2016	Investigation under way
7	Garsfontein SAPS CAS 494/2/2016	Investigation under way
8	Lyttelton CAS 374/3/2016	Investigation under way
9	Garsfontein CAS 377/3/2016	Investigation under way
10	Randfontein CAS 32/9/2017	Investigation under way
11	Kensington Police Station CAS 139/4/2016	Investigation under way
12	Pretoria CAS 1464/4/2016	Investigation under way
13	Emalahleni CAS 610/06/2016	Investigation under way
14	Pretoria Central CAS No 666/8/2016	Investigation under way
15	Vryburg CAS 181/08/2016	Investigation under way
16	Berea CAS 296/9/2016	Investigation under way
17	Belfast CAS 45/11/2016	Investigation under way
18	Park Road CAS 307/01/2017	Investigation under way
19	Klerksdorp CAS 344/03/2017	Investigation under way
20	Montana CAS 424/8/2017	Investigation under way
21	Mondeor CAS 551/8/2017	Investigation under way
22	Orlando Police Station CAS 296/9/2017	Investigation under way
23	Bronkorspruit CAS 225/10/2017	Investigation under way

(ii) Cases referred to the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI)

#	SAPS CAS NUMBER	STATUS	Comments
1	Pretoria Central CAS 1277/04/2013	Ongoing investigation
2	Pretoria Central CAS 1276/04/2013	Ongoing investigation
3	Pretoria Central CAS 1265/07/2015	Ongoing investigation
4	Pretoria Central CAS 1438/11/2015	Ongoing investigation
5	Middleburg CAS 302/10/2015.	Filed an affidavit
6	Pongola CAS 174/09/2015	Filed an affidavit
7	Brighton Beach SAPS CAS 218/10/2015	Filed an affidavit
8	Estcourt CAS 240/11/2015.	Filed an affidavit
9	Greytown CAS 20/11/2015	Filed an affidavit
10	Kuils Rivier CAS 682/09/2015	Filed an affidavit	Originally referred to DPCI, but now handled by SAPS. At court for prosecution
11	Alberton CAS 552/10/2015	Filed an affidavit	Originally referred to DPCI, but now handled by SAPS. At court for prosecution
12	Sandton CAS No 1005/06/2015	Filed an affidavit
13	Brackenfell CAS 262/10/2015	Filed an affidavit
14	Witbank CAS 633/04/2016	Filed an affidavit
15	Bloemfontein CAS 12/3/2016	Filed an affidavit
16	Middleburg CAS 26/6/2016	Filed an affidavit
17	East London CAS 360/09/2016	Filed an affidavit

Airports Company South Africa SOC Limited (ACSA)

We can confirm that ACSA has never had such incidents within its enterprise security and internal audit space.

Air Traffic and Navigation Services SOC Limited (ATNS)

(i) Two (2) cases have been reported to SAPS regarding Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities namely:

Employee	Offence	Amount	Reported	Date
Tshidiso Mofuledu	Fraud	R1 796 323.39	SAPS CAS312/2/2016	January 2016
William Ndlovu	Fraud	R 6 million	SAPS:Case 248/1/2018	25 January 2018

South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA)

SACAA does not have any cases relating to the Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities Act, 2004 that have been referred to the SA Police Service or the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation.

Ports Regulator of South Africa

(a) (bb) There are no cases that have been referred to SAPS nor Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI) which have been instituted by the Ports Regulator since the Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities Act, Act 12 of 2004, was assented.

Cross-Border Road Transport Agency (CBRTA)

(a) (bb) The C-BRTA has reported six (6) corruption cases in terms of the Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities Act since the Act was assented to. The cases were reported as follows:

(i) Reported to SAPS: Six (6) cases were reported to the following:

SAPS Office	Nature	Case Number
Sinoville	Corruption	CAS 448/12/2013
Musina	Corruption	CAS 214/12/2015
Komatipoort	Corruption	CAS 26/07/2014
Brooklyn	Corruption	CAS 300/10/2016
Brooklyn	Corruption	CAS 775/04/2017
Brooklyn	Corruption	CAS 293/12/2017

(ii) The following three cases have been transferred to the Directorate of Priority Crime Investigation Unit (DPCI) where a project was registered which involves Fraud, Corruption relating to manufacturing of cross-border permits:

SAPS Office	Nature	Case Number
Brooklyn	Corruption	CAS 300/10/2016
Brooklyn	Corruption	CAS 775/04/2017
Brooklyn	Corruption	CAS 293/12/2017

(b) (i) Of the six (6) reported cases, three (3) have been investigated by SAPS while three cases are currently being investigated as a project by the DPCI.

(ii) The cases currently being investigated by the DPCI are being monitored through on-going engagements between official of the C-BRTA and DPCI.

(ii) Sinoville CAS 448/12/2013 was finalised in 2014 and the accused was convicted of Corruption in terms of the aforementioned act.

Road Accident Fund (RAF)

(a) The RAF through its Forensic Investigation Department (FID), refers all suspected criminal matters to the South African Police Service (SAPS) for investigation, and subsequent SAPS referral to the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) for a decision to prosecute, or not, whether in terms of the Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities Act, Act 12 of 2004, as amended, another Act, or common-law offence. The FID referral to SAPS does not relate the matter back to the Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities Act, Act 12 of 2004, as amended, therefore the RAF keeps no records specific to referrals as contemplated in the question and is unable to respond to the remaining questions.

The RAF has various mechanisms in place to report criminal conduct and, or, misconduct. In addition to a Forensic Investigation Policy, the RAF has an Ethics Policy which provides for disclosures in terms of the Protected Disclosures Act, No. 26 of 2000. The FID is in charge of the Fraud Tip-off Line, through which criminal conduct and corruption can be confidentially reported. A duty is placed on employees, in several policies, to report suspicious activities to the FID, or anonymously through the Fraud Tip-off Line. FID statistics for the period 2012 to 2017 bears witness to the extent that fraud is experienced and managed by the organization and demonstrates the RAF’s commitment to combat fraud and corruption (refer to the table below):

FID statistics (fraud and theft)	2011/2012	2012/2013	2013/2014	2014/2015	2015/2016	2016/2017
Number of referrals to SAPS	1255	348	20	13	813	423
Number of arrests	502	290	478	325	391	88
Number of convictions	244	234	589	651	260	82

Road Traffic Infringement Agency (RTIA)

(a) (i) SA Police Service (SAPS)

None

(ii)_Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI)

None

(b) (i) (ii) and (iii) Not applicable

Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC)

(a) (i) None

(ii) There are currently 5 cases reported in terms of the Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities Act, as amended.

(b) (i) 5 cases have been investigated by DPCI

(ii) The RTMC have been following up on these cases.

(iii) 3 have already appeared in Court and the other 2 cases are still under investigation by SAPS/DPCI.

South African National Roads Agency Limited (SANRAL)

(a) (i) There are 19 cases relating to the Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities Act that have been referred to the SA Police Service (SAPS) since 2004.

(ii) There was one case relating to the Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities Act that has been referred to the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI) since 2004.

(b) (i) SANRAL expects that all 19 cases reported have been investigated by SAPS, (ii) all the reported cases have been followed up by the accounting officer and (iii) To SANRAL’s knowledge only one case led to a successful conviction.

South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA)

SAMSA does not have any cases relating to the Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities Act, 2004 that have been referred to the SA Police Service or the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation.

Railway Safety Regulator (RSR)

(a) (i) None

(ii) None

(b) (i) Not applicable

(ii) Not applicable

(iii) Not applicable

Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA)

(a) (i) None

(ii) 42 reports were made to the Directorate for Priority Crime and Investigation (“the DPCI”) by the investigators appointed by the Board of PRASA in 2016

(b) (i), (ii) and (iii)

Of the 42 reports, the DPCI has indicated that it will prioritise two, namely, the reports relating to the awards made by PRASA to Swifambo Rail Holdings (Pty) Ltd and Siyangena Technologies (Pty) Ltd. The accounting authority of PRASA decided to launch an application against DPCI and the National Prosecuting Authority essentially asking the court to direct these institutions to conduct an effective investigation of these two matters that the DPCI indicated will be prioritised.

12 June 2018 - NW1807

Hunsinger, Dr CH to ask the Minister of Transport

(a) What are the details of the plan that the Road Accident Fund (RAF) has put in place in respect of the projected financial deficit in the next three financial years, (b) who developed the plan and (c) what methods and processes does the RAF use and/or rely on when determining or projecting a financial deficit in the following financial year(s)?

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Reply:

(a) The RAF Accident Fund (RAF) annually submits financial projections for the next three financial years, through the Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF), and Estimates of National Expenditure (ENE). These projections inform the Department of Transport and the National Treasury of the RAF’s funding requirements, as well as the expected deficits. These projections are used by the National Treasury to determine the fuel levy income to be allocated to the RAF. The financial projections are included in the RAF’s Annual Performance Plan (APP), which is approved by Parliament, (b) the APP is developed by the Board in consultation with the Management of the RAF and the RAF’s Statutory actuaries have developed a Funding Model, which is updated on an annual basis and (c) The financial projections are based on the expected fuel levy income, historical and expected claims expenditure and administration expenditure forecasts. The fuel levy forecasts are based on the volumes of fuel expected to be sold and expected increases in the fuel levy per litre. Claims expenditure forecasts are based on the historical claims expenditure trends and inflation, as well as the number of claims expected to be reported and settled, on an annual basis. Operational costs are increased each year by the National Treasury’s Consumer Price Index inflation projections.

12 June 2018 - NW1635

De Freitas, Mr MS to ask the Minister of Transport

With reference to the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (Prasa), what (a) amount was paid out by Prasa to victims of train crashes (i) in the past three financial years and (ii) since 1 April 2018, (b) number of persons were (i) killed and (ii) injured in Prasa-related crashes in the specified (aa) financial years and (bb) time period, (c) has he found to be the main causes of accidental deaths and injuries on the Prasa network in the specified financial years and time period, (d) steps has his department taken to rectify the situation and (e) are the deadlines, milestones, time frames and time lines in this regard?

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Reply:

(a)(i) The following amount was paid out by PRASA to victims of train crashes over the past three financial years

2015/16 R67,008,300

2016/17 R59,174,148

2017/18 R75,091,724

(a)(ii) 2018/19 R12,500,000

(b)(i) Please refer to attached annexure

(b)(ii) Please refer to attached annexure

(b)(ii) (aa) Please refer to attached annexure

(b)(ii) (bb) Please refer to attached annexure

(c) Please refer to attached annexure

(d) Please refer to attached annexure

(e) Please refer to attached annexure

11 June 2018 - NW1419

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

(1)With regard to reports of unpaid National Student Financial Aid Scheme bursaries resulting in student protests, (a) what number of students have been affected by the delay and (b) of this number, what number is due to (i) information not being received from their institution for the purposes of generating agreements and (ii) agreements having been generated but students not signing the agreements; (2) (a) what number of (i) universities and (ii) technical and vocational education and training colleges have experienced disruptions as a result of the delay since 1 January 2018 and (b) what steps are being taken to resolve the problem?

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Reply:

The National Student Financial Aid Scheme has provided the data in response to the questions posed.

(a) In respect to universities, the following universities have experienced disruptions as a result of the delay since January 2018 (data as at 28 May 2018):

Universities	(a) Applications affected by the delay in payment of 2018 bursaries	(b) (i) Applications that are provisionally funded but where registration records have not been matched	(b) (ii) Applications where the bursary has been generated but not signed by students
Durban University of Technology	7195	6003	1192
Mangosuthu University of Technology	4680	4460	220
Nelson Mandela University	4781	4107	674
University of Fort Hare	3013	2833	180
University of Limpopo	4050	3350	700
University of South Africa	35001	26754	8247
Walter Sisulu University	12918	12918	WSU has submitted no registration data
University of Venda	4129	3726	403
Central University of Technology	4186	3423	763
University of Zululand	6203	5195	1008
University of KwaZulu-Natal	9888	9609	279
Cape Peninsula University of Technology	4919	4536	383

In respect to the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) colleges, the following colleges have experienced disruptions as a result of the delay since
January 2018 (data as at 28 May 2018).

Colleges	(a) Applications affected by the delay in payment of 2018 bursaries	(b) (i) Applications that are provisionally funded but where registration records have not been sent	(b) (ii) Applications where the bursary has been generated but not signed by students
Buffalo City	1513	488	1025
Ingwe	1514	1514	The college has submitted no registration data
Mopani South East	1108	317	791
Umgungundlovu	2345	1536	809
Umfolozi	644	610	34
Tshwane North	4199	3804	395
Northlink	1746	753	993
Goldfields	1182	1182	The college has submitted no registration data
Maluti	2872	2523	349
Flavius Mareka	1210	237	973
Vhembe	2678	998	1680

TVET college students apply directly to the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) for financial aid and to the colleges for allowances. In a bid to expedite payment of allowances, the Department has requested TVET colleges to proactively identify all students in need of allowances and submit their details to the Department for intervention.

2. (a) Twelve (12) universities and eleven (11) TVET colleges have experienced disruptions since 1 January 2018. In respect of universities, it should be noted that not all disruptions relate to NSFAS delays, and often features as part of a combination of other issues. Other matters such as security issues on campuses and student housing have also featured as causes of student protests.

(b) Upfront payments have been advanced to all universities and TVET colleges between January and April 2018, to ensure that funded students (first time entry (FTEN), senior and returning students) receive their allowances while NSFAS works on finalising the implementation of the bursary agreement, standardised allowances and data integration issues to enable it to generate the agreement forms and get contracts signed. To date, all universities and colleges have received three (3) upfront payments totalling R4.5 billion for the university sector and R2.5 billion for the college sector.

The universities where NSFAS is disbursing allowances directly to students through the sBux system have had intermittent disruptions due to unpaid allowances. This has been as a result of unloaded registration data for both new and returning students, and/or on account of records from 2017 not successfully migrating to 2018 (either because academic results were not loaded successfully in 2017, or 2017 Loan Agreement Form/Schedule of Particulars (LAFSOPs) were signed only in March and April 2018, and their statuses were not updated accordingly). Interventions at these institutions have therefore focused on assisting these universities with the successful uploading of academic results and registration data, thereby allowing for the disbursement of allowances. There have also been meetings with university officials, through the Office of the Executive and the University Servicing Team; ensuring that a solution is reached speedily with the university on how best to capture the data and effect disbursement.

For universities not on the sBux system, NSFAS has ensured that universities are aware that they are expected to use upfront payments – paid by NSFAS to all universities – to pay allowances to NSFAS-funded students. In some instances, where universities have cash flow problems, NSFAS has paid additional up-front funds to ensure that student allowances are paid.

In the case of TVET Colleges, NSFAS disbursed R18.7 million directly to 19 033 students through sBux. For colleges not on the sBux system, NSFAS has also ensured that these colleges are aware that they are expected to use upfront payments – paid by NSFAS to all colleges – to pay allowances to NSFAS-funded students.

The Department is working closely with NSFAS and institutions to ensure that challenges are resolved as a matter of urgency.

11 June 2018 - NW707

Vos, Mr J to ask the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs

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

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Reply:

The department has the Sexual harassment & assault policy in place.

Sexual harassment allegations will be dealt with following procedures in terms of the DPSA Policy and Procedures on the Management of Sexual Harassment in the Public Service, 2013. The following corrective action shall be taken if after the investigation it is determined that the allegation of harassment is valid:

a) A formal written apology

b) Counselling

c) Change of work assignment

d) Suspension or discharge

(i) No sexual harassment incidents were reported in the Department for the past three financial years.

(ii) Since 1 April 2017 no cases were reported

(iii) No sanctions were issued.

11 June 2018 - NW1585

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

(1)What (a) steps has her department taken to assist the Tshwane South Technical and Vocational Education and Training College in its efforts to address the challenges experienced over the past few years and improve the quality of management, teaching and learning at this institution and (b) has/have been identified as the cause(s) of the disruption and tensions experienced in the institution in the past; (2) what has she found still needs to be done to address the challenges experienced by the institution; (3) by what date is it expected for the actions and/or interventions to show the desired results; (4) whether she has found that there are staff members who have been caught in the middle of these tensions; if so, what will be done to protect their interests?

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Reply:

(1) (a) To improve the quality of management, the Department has supported Tshwane South Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) College in various ways through the Professional Development of Campus Managers Project and strengthening of management capacity at the sites of delivery. Two campus managers that were identified received training in Management and Leadership and a further four campus managers will undergo training in the 2018/19 financial year.

To improve teaching and learning, the Department assisted the college through the implementation of the Teaching and Learning Support Plans. The Department analysed the college’s readiness to provide quality teaching and learning focusing on seven critical areas, which amongst others, include classroom teaching and support, student assessment and in-house lecturer capacity development.

Concerning skills development, the Department has provided the college with skills levy funding for the 2015/16, 2016/17 and 2017/18 financial years. The college is required to submit training plans, and reports on training and development interventions carried out to improve the quality of management, teaching and learning.

The college reported that in 2016, 30 management staff, 105 lecturing staff and 71 support staff were trained in programmes relevant to their current job functions. In 2017, 54 management staff, 53 lecturing staff and 104 support staff were trained. So far, in 2018, 43 management staff, 46 lecturing staff and 54 support staff have been trained.

The Department has also developed a web-based Lecturer Support System wherein lecturers register as users and access training videos and other support material which they can download and use offline. To date, 259 lecturers and academic management staff at the college have registered as users on the LSS.

(b) Tensions and disruptions are experienced due to, amongst others, improper implementation of labour relations practices. Many of the tensions between management and staff, as well as between management and students, could be reduced through better management of labour relations, improved student governance, and improved students and staff work placement.

(2) Building good labour relations at a campus, i.e. training campus managers on the processes that are required to be put in place to avoid labour disputes. Building student centred campuses, i.e. training on the minimum standards required for effective campus teaching and learning; developing a campus learning culture and communication; planning for managing effective teaching and learning on a campus; implementing effective campus academic management; effective monitoring of teaching and learning by the campus manager; and feedback as a strategy to manage effective teaching and learning at a campus.

(3) It is expected for the actions and/or interventions to show the desired results progressively. The Department continues to monitor progress at the end of each trimester, semester and annually.

(4) The Department has not found any staff member to be in the middle of these tensions.

11 June 2018 - NW1586

Steyn, Ms A to ask the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries

(1) With reference to his reply to question 971 on 9 May 2018, (a) what are the details of the (i) exact location, (ii) size and (iii) current use of each piece of land and (b) who currently occupies the land; (2) whether his department derives any income from any of the pieces of land; if so, (a) from which pieces of land and (b) what amount of income did his department derive in each case (i) in the past three financial years and (ii) since 1 April 2018? NW1736E

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Reply:

The farms are situated in different districts in all the nine province with the total 73232.1959ha. The properties are leased to Land Reform Beneficiaries for mainly agricultural activities such as livestock grazing and some for planting of crops. (Attached is a table with detailed information – Annexure 2 )

Question:

Whether his department derives any income from any of the pieces of land, if so (a) from which pieces of land and (b) what amount of income did his department derive in each case (i) in the past three financial years and (ii) since 1st April 2018?

Reply:

The Department of Agriculture, Forestry & Fisheries is collecting rentals from the leased farms which are paid through the departmental Standard Bank. (Attached is a spread sheet from Finance regarding the rental collected for the past three financial years and since 1st April 2018 – Annexure 3).

11 June 2018 - NW353

Kalyan, Ms SV to ask the Minister of Finance

(a) What is the total amount that was (i) budgeted for and (ii) spent on his private office (aa) in each of the past three financial years and (bb) since 1 April 2017 and (b) what was the (i) remuneration, (ii) salary level, (iii) job title, (iv) qualification and (v) job description of each employee appointed in his private office in each of the specified periods?

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Reply:

(a)

(aa)	(i)	(ii)
2014 / 15	R34 683 000	R33 922 702
2015 / 16	R34 680 500	R33 587 321
2016 / 17	R39 469 000	R38 248 417
(bb)	(i)	(ii)
2017 / 18	*R48 888 000	**R45 744 771

* Reflected until 31 March 2018

** Reflected until 31 January 2018.

(b)(i – v)

Given the Department’s responsibility in terms of Section 14 of the Constitution which protects the applicant’s right to privacy, the Department is unable to share the details as requested above. The Department however does acknowledge the requirements stipulated in Section 195 of the Constitution stating that the state institutions are accountable to Parliament.

11 June 2018 - NW1506

Steyn, Ms A to ask the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and FisheriesQUESTION

(1) With reference to six Range Rovers that his department delivered to the Phumelela Local Municipality in the Free State in November 2017 for storage, (a) why were the vehicles classified as farming equipment or implements, (b) who authorised the purchasing of the specified vehicles, (c) who were the intended beneficiaries for each of the vehicles, (d) what has since happened with the vehicles, (e) on what grounds were the specified vehicles purchased and (f) what costs have been incurred in the purchasing of the vehicles; (2) have any other costs been incurred since the vehicles were purchased and handed over to the specified municipality; if so, what are the relevant details?

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Reply:

I refer to my response to parliamentary question no 3884 tabled on 13 December 2017 where I advised that the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries has not purchased any Range Rovers.

11 June 2018 - NW1625

Maynier, Mr D to ask the Minister of Finance

(1)With reference to mandatory cost containment measures announced by the National Treasury, by what amount did expenditure on (a) consultants, (b) travel and subsistence, (c) catering and events, (d) entertainment, (e) advertising, (f) newspapers and advertising, (g) conference and (h) any other specified expenditure item(s) decrease in each department, constitutional institution and public entity listed in Schedules 2 and 3 of the Public Finance Management Act, Act 1 of 1999, as amended, since the reply to question 2623 on 26 September 2017; (2) what is the total amount of expenditure in each of the specified categories in each case

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Reply:

1. Total expenditure by national departments on items that relate to mandatory cost containment measures decreased by R2.6 billion from 2013/14 to 2017/18, an average annual decrease of 5.3 per cent. Table 1 below provides a consolidated summary of expenditure items related to the cost containment Treasury Instruction for national departments. The table provides actual expenditure for the 2013/14, 2014/15, 2015/16, (mapped to the preliminary outcome for 2016/17 and 2017/18).

TABLE 1: Summary of expenditure on cost containment related to National Departments[1]

*R thousand*	Audited outcome	Preliminary outcome	Change in value	Average annual change
Cost containment expenditure Items	2013/2014	2014/2015	2015/2016	2016/2017	2017/2018	2013/14 to 2017/18	2013/14 to 2017/18
(a ) Consultants	4,357,163	2,976,252	2,590,341	3,170,344	3,127,259	-1,229,904	-8.0%
(b ) Travel and subsistence	5,771,700	5,226,728	5,515,726	5,433,232	5,148,316	-623,385	-2.8%
(c ) Catering and events	280,918	264,650	273,592	232,075	231,780	-49,138	-4.7%
(d ) Entertainment	33,951	24,510	26,039	22,102	19,770	-14,181	-12.6%
(e ) Advertising	603,958	511,118	498,934	456,224	424,973	-178,985	-8.4%
(f ) Newspapers and publications	202,309	175,009	162,464	110,140	117,630	-84,679	-12.7%
(g ) Conferences (Venues and facilities)	620,318	507,254	564,942	495,386	445,506	-174,812	-7.9%
(h ) Other expenditure (Communication)	1,699,419	1,636,970	1,646,603	1,556,363	1,383,843	-315,576	-5.0%
Total: National Departments	13,569,736	11,322,492	11,278,640	11,475,865	10,899,076	-2,670,660	-5.3%

Total expenditure by provincial departments on items that relate to mandatory cost containment measures increased in nominal terms by R812 million from 2013/14 to 2017/18, an average annual increase of 2.0 per cent. Table 2 below provides a consolidated summary of expenditure items related to the cost containment Treasury Instruction for provincial departments. The table provides actual expenditure for the 2013/14, 2014/15, 2015/16 (mapped to the preliminary outcome for 2016/17 and 2017/18).

As indicated in the previous response dated September 2017, expenditure information on the spending items for constitutional institutions and public entities listed in Schedules 2 and 3 to the PFMA is not available, since these institutions utilize different financial systems for their payments.

TABLE 2: Summary of expenditure on cost containment related to Provincial Departments

*R thousand*	Audited outcome	Preliminary outcome	Change in value	Average annual change
Cost containment expenditure Items	2013/2014	2014/2015	2015/2016	2016/2017	2017/2018	2013/14 to 2017/18	2013/14 to 2017/18
(a ) Consultants	2,599,375	2,614,634	2,644,328	2,977,999	3,335,220	735,846	6.4%
(b ) Travel and subsistence	3,803,571	3,783,727	3,814,289	3,852,536	4,023,378	219,807	1.4%
(c ) Catering and events	624,907	532,756	545,683	582,295	617,154	-7,753	-0.3%
(d ) Entertainment	10,257	5,699	2,917	2,745	2,201	-8,055	-31.9%
(e ) Advertising	638,630	587,157	704,516	637,819	627,483	-11,147	-0.4%
(f ) Newspapers and publications	65,906	56,832	63,673	91,925	65,430	-477	-0.2%
(g ) Conferences (Venues and facilities)	620,392	505,408	507,435	503,756	486,376	-134,016	-5.9%
(h ) Other expenditure (Communication)	1,527,535	1,570,759	1,580,477	1,686,675	1,546,173	18,638	0.3%
Total: Provincial Departments	9,890,572	9,656,972	9,863,318	10,335,750	10,703,415	812,843	2.0%

2. The total expenditure in relation to (a) consultants, (b) travel and subsistence (c) catering (d) entertainment (e) advertising (f) newspapers and publications (g) conferences and (h) other related expenditure (communication) for the 2017/2018 financial year amounts to R10.8 billion for national departments and R10.7 billion for provinces, as indicated in Tables 1 and 2 above. Corresponding expenditure details by national department is detailed in Annexure A and a summary of expenditure by province is detailed in Annexure B.

ANNEXURE A:

Detail of expenditure on cost containment measures related items: National Departments

	Audited Outcomes	Preliminary Outcomes	2013/14 to 2017/18
Agriculture, Forestry And Fisheries	2013/2014	2014/2015	2015/2016	2016/2017	2017/2018	Change in value	Average annual change
(a ) Consultants	33,953	20,540	22,985	22,974	17,015	-16,938	-15.9%
(b ) Travel and subsistence	127,346	139,933	141,375	129,675	105,483	-21,863	-4.6%
(c ) Catering and events	1,297	812	740	837	786	-510	-11.7%
(d ) Entertainment	503	776	306	287	236	-267	-17.3%
(e ) Advertising	22,189	26,479	8,104	7,514	6,198	-15,990	-27.3%
(f ) Newspapers and publications	1,569	358	953	555	324	-1,246	-32.6%
(g ) Conferences (Venues and facilities)	37,921	30,684	69,394	32,889	23,268	-14,653	-11.5%
(h ) Other expenditure (Communication)	26,591	27,836	29,146	29,874	27,130	540	0.5%
Total	251,369	247,419	273,004	224,605	180,441	-70,928	-8.0%

	Audited Outcomes	Preliminary Outcomes	2013/14 to 2017/18
Arts and Culture	2013/2014	2014/2015	2015/2016	2016/2017	2017/2018	Change in value	Average annual change
(a ) Consultants	5,166	4,438	12,821	28,955	37,050	31,884	63.6%
(b ) Travel and subsistence	73,906	46,856	63,683	52,550	50,896	-23,010	-8.9%
(c ) Catering and events	2,961	3,695	4,399	2,805	3,481	520	4.1%
(d ) Entertainment	331	121	147	157	127	-205	-21.4%
(e ) Advertising	4,301	14,385	7,809	5,645	9,456	5,155	21.8%
(f ) Newspapers and publications	176	86	158	96	88	-88	-16.0%
(g ) Conferences (Venues and facilities)	5,693	4,910	2,987	6,717	3,314	-2,379	-12.7%
(h ) Other expenditure (Communication)	9,319	9,259	8,863	8,066	7,381	-1,938	-5.7%
Total	101,853	83,750	100,867	104,991	111,792	9,939	2.4%

	Audited Outcomes	Preliminary Outcomes	2013/14 to 2017/18
Basic Education	2013/2014	2014/2015	2015/2016	2016/2017	2017/2018	Change in value	Average annual change
(a ) Consultants	3,223	97,614	123,575	171,664	174,927	171,704	171.4%
(b ) Travel and subsistence	141,315	122,848	93,089	117,634	124,264	-17,052	-3.2%
(c ) Catering and events	7,369	26,162	18,837	27,743	20,519	13,151	29.2%
(d ) Entertainment	150	0	0	0	0	-150	-100.0%
(e ) Advertising	14,046	18,546	2,032	18,280	14,360	314	0.6%
(f ) Newspapers and publications	333	335	129	134	175	-158	-14.8%
(g ) Conferences (Venues and facilities)	5,929	18,404	16,077	10,004	14,006	8,076	24.0%
(h ) Other expenditure (Communication)	5,530	5,911	4,756	9,334	4,729	-800	-3.8%
Total	177,895	289,820	258,495	354,794	352,981	175,086	18.7%

	Audited Outcomes	Preliminary Outcomes	2013/14 to 2017/18
Communications	2013/2014	2014/2015	2015/2016	2016/2017	2017/2018	Change in value	Average annual change
(a ) Consultants	0	0	31	38	553	522	320.1%
(b ) Travel and subsistence	0	0	14,399	13,599	15,258	859	2.9%
(c ) Catering and events	0	0	1,085	2,520	596	-489	-25.9%
(d ) Entertainment	0	0	11	9	42	31	93.0%
(e ) Advertising	0	0	3,163	1,463	1,535	-1,628	-30.3%
(f ) Newspapers and publications	0	0	290	72	0	-290	-100.0%
(g ) Conferences (Venues and facilities)	0	0	0	177	5	5
(h ) Other expenditure (Communication)	0	0	1,922	5,677	1,588	-334	-9.1%
Total	0	0	20,902	23,555	19,578	-1,324	-3.2%

	Audited Outcomes	Preliminary Outcomes	2013/14 to 2017/18
Cooperative Governance And Traditional Affairs	2013/2014	2014/2015	2015/2016	2016/2017	2017/2018	Change in value	Average annual change
(a ) Consultants	591,449	239,901	209,572	193,869	287,771	-303,678	-16.5%
(b ) Travel and subsistence	68,081	29,297	29,246	30,711	39,691	-28,391	-12.6%
(c ) Catering and events	8,310	2,860	3,784	3,283	3,702	-4,609	-18.3%
(e ) Advertising	4,352	2,475	1,554	16,220	3,506	-845	-5.3%
(f ) Newspapers and publications	526	982	939	665	1,102	576	20.3%
(g ) Conferences (Venues and facilities)	12,791	2,128	1,474	1,645	4,504	-8,287	-23.0%
(h ) Other expenditure (Communication)	10,568	5,964	5,013	4,660	4,292	-6,277	-20.2%
Total	696,078	283,608	251,581	251,052	344,567	-351,510	-16.1%

	Audited Outcomes	Preliminary Outcomes	2013/14 to 2017/18
Correctional Services	2013/2014	2014/2015	2015/2016	2016/2017	2017/2018	Change in value	Average annual change
(a ) Consultants	43,615	199,405	29,078	11,870	14,244	-29,371	-24.4%
(b ) Travel and subsistence	242,306	277,127	259,349	169,118	105,010	-137,297	-18.9%
(c ) Catering and events	34,990	39,028	36,149	15,839	8,323	-26,667	-30.2%
(d ) Entertainment	257	225	221	87	42	-215	-36.5%
(e ) Advertising	12,743	25,633	11,063	6,475	1,791	-10,952	-38.8%
(f ) Newspapers and publications	1,405	1,053	798	501	297	-1,108	-32.2%
(g ) Conferences (Venues and facilities)	9,907	14,971	2,838	2,142	674	-9,233	-48.9%
(h ) Other expenditure (Communication)	99,930	89,671	93,836	99,985	111,577	11,647	2.8%
Total	445,154	647,113	433,333	306,017	241,957	-203,196	-14.1%

	Audited Outcomes	Preliminary Outcomes	2013/14 to 2017/18
Defence and Military Veterans	2013/2014	2014/2015	2015/2016	2016/2017	2017/2018	Change in value	Average annual change
(a ) Consultants	258,889	351,446	304,832	219,068	250,120	-8,769	-0.9%
(b ) Travel and subsistence	878,194	880,686	991,344	1,102,666	1,060,543	182,349	4.8%
(c ) Catering and events	24,021	25,458	27,217	22,761	26,646	2,625	2.6%
(d ) Entertainment	9,737	2,878	4,785	4,543	3,741	-5,996	-21.3%
(e ) Advertising	32,106	12,433	8,431	98,673	76,995	44,889	24.4%
(f ) Newspapers and publications	456	7,742	7,766	7,126	4,486	4,030	77.1%
(g ) Conferences (Venues and facilities)	0	14,018	12,440	10,890	11,923	11,923
(h ) Other expenditure (Communication)	91,305	89,856	88,963	102,362	92,717	1,412	0.4%
	1,294,708	1,384,519	1,445,778	1,568,088	1,527,171	232,463	4.2%

	Audited Outcomes	Preliminary Outcomes	2013/14 to 2017/18
Economic Development	2013/2014	2014/2015	2015/2016	2016/2017	2017/2018	Change in value	Average annual change
(a ) Consultants	4,165	372	832	1,807	2,364	-1,802	-13.2%
(b ) Travel and subsistence	11,839	9,561	8,973	6,967	7,885	-3,954	-9.7%
(c ) Catering and events	1,396	410	1,568	244	375	-1,021	-28.0%
(d ) Entertainment	24	9	0	0	0	-24	-100.0%
(e ) Advertising	20,087	6,138	2,706	444	481	-19,606	-60.7%
(f ) Newspapers and publications	138	192	140	122	160	22	3.8%
(g ) Conferences (Venues and facilities)	1,428	343	8,369	239	160	-1,268	-42.1%
(h ) Other expenditure (Communication)	616	1,471	1,129	1,669	1,489	874	24.7%
Total	39,693	18,496	23,717	11,492	12,914	-26,779	-24.5%

	Audited Outcomes	Preliminary Outcomes	2013/14 to 2017/18
Energy	2013/2014	2014/2015	2015/2016	2016/2017	2017/2018	Change in value	Average annual change
(a ) Consultants	25,388	43,840	25,828	189,849	30,150	4,762	4.4%
(b ) Travel and subsistence	58,033	56,345	65,249	52,019	43,736	-14,297	-6.8%
(c ) Catering and events	2,642	1,033	1,961	2,546	1,745	-897	-9.9%
(d ) Entertainment	68	22	1	8	13	-55	-33.3%
(e ) Advertising	15,969	8,652	13,785	8,362	2,016	-13,953	-40.4%
(f ) Newspapers and publications	471	397	482	556	270	-201	-13.0%
(g ) Conferences (Venues and facilities)	11,114	19,708	15,373	9,818	8,566	-2,548	-6.3%
(h ) Other expenditure (Communication)	6,849	7,844	7,613	8,517	9,023	2,174	7.1%
Total	120,533	137,842	130,293	271,675	95,519	-25,015	-5.6%

	Audited Outcomes	Preliminary Outcomes	2013/14 to 2017/18
Environmental Affairs	2013/2014	2014/2015	2015/2016	2016/2017	2017/2018	Change in value	Average annual change
(a ) Consultants	112,572	82,295	126,354	169,373	167,953	55,380	10.5%
(b ) Travel and subsistence	141,280	169,884	179,501	171,132	182,855	41,575	6.7%
(c ) Catering and events	4,022	5,081	7,420	11,374	5,546	1,525	8.4%
(d ) Entertainment	311	85	128	43	18	-293	-50.9%
(e ) Advertising	27,264	14,415	14,302	15,641	35,171	7,907	6.6%
(f ) Newspapers and publications	658	664	517	462	375	-283	-13.1%
(g ) Conferences (Venues and facilities)	38,969	34,470	34,658	60,613	33,918	-5,051	-3.4%
(h ) Other expenditure (Communication)	17,385	17,330	20,570	21,635	17,314	-71	-0.1%
Total	342,460	324,225	383,450	450,273	443,150	100,690	6.7%

	Audited Outcomes	Preliminary Outcomes	2013/14 to 2017/18
Health	2013/2014	2014/2015	2015/2016	2016/2017	2017/2018	Change in value	Average annual change
(a ) Consultants	156,652	60,506	65,594	142,995	246,391	89,740	12.0%
(b ) Travel and subsistence	87,914	86,223	92,747	92,667	90,384	2,469	0.7%
(c ) Catering and events	2,852	3,230	3,148	2,344	2,941	89	0.8%
(d ) Entertainment	55	18	2	3	12	-43	-31.6%
(e ) Advertising	12,166	10,496	10,633	6,943	13,300	1,134	2.3%
(f ) Newspapers and publications	1,825	1,082	604	646	566	-1,259	-25.4%
(g ) Conferences (Venues and facilities)	10,469	6,611	19,409	16,534	10,529	60	0.1%
(h ) Other expenditure (Communication)	12,791	15,952	19,550	16,561	13,661	870	1.7%
Total	284,722	184,120	211,687	278,694	377,784	93,062	7.3%

	Audited Outcomes	Preliminary Outcomes	2013/14 to 2017/18
Higher Education And Training	2013/2014	2014/2015	2015/2016	2016/2017	2017/2018	Change in value	Average annual change
(a ) Consultants	1,316	1,720	4,026	3,284	11,598	10,282	72.3%
(b ) Travel and subsistence	46,611	48,674	89,853	89,702	87,496	40,884	17.1%
(c ) Catering and events	6,286	1,521	2,138	3,551	5,137	-1,148	-4.9%
(d ) Entertainment	92	62	52	38	35	-57	-21.6%
(e ) Advertising	2,267	1,663	3,175	5,105	2,813	546	5.5%
(f ) Newspapers and publications	438	939	1,119	1,059	1,049	611	24.4%
(g ) Conferences (Venues and facilities)	2,844	2,761	10,157	11,100	37,740	34,896	90.9%
(h ) Other expenditure (Communication)	6,837	7,170	8,264	8,761	8,686	1,849	6.2%
Total	66,691	64,509	118,784	122,600	154,554	87,863	23.4%

	Audited Outcomes	Preliminary Outcomes	2013/14 to 2017/18
Home Affairs	2013/2014	2014/2015	2015/2016	2016/2017	2017/2018	Change in value	Average annual change
(a ) Consultants	35,060	40,260	27,734	53,827	25,591	-9,469	-7.6%
(b ) Travel and subsistence	224,110	170,369	172,847	116,632	102,811	-121,299	-17.7%
(c ) Catering and events	5,295	2,719	2,460	1,709	3,176	-2,118	-12.0%
(d ) Entertainment	532	409	331	201	256	-275	-16.7%
(e ) Advertising	14,809	10,846	14,836	5,742	8,163	-6,646	-13.8%
(f ) Newspapers and publications	619	724	294	321	226	-394	-22.3%
(g ) Conferences (Venues and facilities)	10,325	9,170	12,651	12,703	12,257	1,932	4.4%
(h ) Other expenditure (Communication)	119,247	78,630	79,672	83,126	50,164	-69,083	-19.5%
Total	409,997	313,126	310,825	274,262	202,644	-207,353	-16.2%

	Audited Outcomes	Preliminary Outcomes	2013/14 to 2017/18
Human Settlements	2013/2014	2014/2015	2015/2016	2016/2017	2017/2018	Change in value	Average annual change
(a ) Consultants	38,315	72,082	34,483	70,670	30,771	-7,544	-5.3%
(b ) Travel and subsistence	49,104	66,655	72,214	69,869	71,052	21,948	9.7%
(c ) Catering and events	6,226	5,016	4,568	2,177	3,751	-2,476	-11.9%
(d ) Entertainment	168	179	200	190	201	33	4.6%
(e ) Advertising	23,262	29,607	20,020	13,500	22,229	-1,033	-1.1%
(f ) Newspapers and publications	214	409	288	472	406	193	17.4%
(g ) Conferences (Venues and facilities)	12,949	19,769	32,934	29,025	34,676	21,727	27.9%
(h ) Other expenditure (Communication)	8,245	10,887	9,798	9,658	10,421	2,176	6.0%
Total	138,482	204,603	174,505	195,562	173,506	35,024	5.8%

	Audited Outcomes	Preliminary Outcomes	2013/14 to 2017/18
Independent Police Investigative Directorate	2013/2014	2014/2015	2015/2016	2016/2017	2017/2018	Change in value	Average annual change
(a ) Consultants	123	999	507	330	337	215	28.8%
(b ) Travel and subsistence	22,435	18,061	22,778	19,087	10,560	-11,875	-17.2%
(c ) Catering and events	528	302	220	199	74	-454	-38.8%
(e ) Advertising	3,568	2,212	520	231	412	-3,156	-41.7%
(f ) Newspapers and publications	91	88	76	51	0	-91	-100.0%
(g ) Conferences (Venues and facilities)	322	273	13	421	0	-322	-100.0%
(h ) Other expenditure (Communication)	3,093	3,578	3,919	5,251	4,376	1,283	9.1%
Total	30,160	25,514	28,033	25,571	15,760	-14,400	-15.0%

	Audited Outcomes	Preliminary Outcomes	2013/14 to 2017/18
International Relations And Cooperation	2013/2014	2014/2015	2015/2016	2016/2017	2017/2018	Change in value	Average annual change
(a ) Consultants	131,525	130,038	130,006	128,314	130,741	-784	-0.1%
(b ) Travel and subsistence	375,446	318,230	335,194	272,410	239,652	-135,793	-10.6%
(c ) Catering and events	21,101	30,812	19,947	20,357	24,163	3,062	3.4%
(d ) Entertainment	13,160	13,828	13,702	12,392	10,900	-2,260	-4.6%
(e ) Advertising	8,642	12,608	4,095	3,627	3,656	-4,986	-19.4%
(f ) Newspapers and publications	6,321	4,737	4,425	4,778	3,138	-3,184	-16.1%
(g ) Conferences (Venues and facilities)	19,027	15,549	60,514	21,749	21,973	2,946	3.7%
(h ) Other expenditure (Communication)	61,203	53,856	61,766	56,523	49,041	-12,163	-5.4%
Total	636,427	579,659	629,649	520,150	483,264	-153,162	-6.7%

	Audited Outcomes	Preliminary Outcomes	2013/14 to 2017/18
Justice And Constitutional Development	2013/2014	2014/2015	2015/2016	2016/2017	2017/2018	Change in value	Average annual change
(a ) Consultants	46,421	44,801	38,457	50,311	39,963	-6,457	-3.7%
(b ) Travel and subsistence	477,248	489,019	412,768	384,552	380,182	-97,066	-5.5%
(c ) Catering and events	10,049	12,935	13,141	10,160	6,949	-3,100	-8.8%
(d ) Entertainment	13	9	4	1	0	-12	-56.1%
(e ) Advertising	36,516	44,378	37,362	23,649	17,367	-19,149	-17.0%
(f ) Newspapers and publications	174,101	139,798	132,326	80,345	97,135	-76,967	-13.6%
(g ) Conferences (Venues and facilities)	12,400	30,088	17,719	16,056	12,018	-382	-0.8%
(h ) Other expenditure (Communication)	169,333	156,525	145,449	143,741	141,906	-27,427	-4.3%
Total	926,080	917,552	797,228	708,815	695,520	-230,560	-6.9%

	Audited Outcomes	Preliminary Outcomes	2013/14 to 2017/18
Labour	2013/2014	2014/2015	2015/2016	2016/2017	2017/2018	Change in value	Average annual change
(a ) Consultants	45,320	6,313	7,179	10,024	6,311	-39,009	-38.9%
(b ) Travel and subsistence	86,188	77,169	82,429	72,203	85,105	-1,083	-0.3%
(c ) Catering and events	5,573	3,751	4,532	4,674	5,599	26	0.1%
(d ) Entertainment	272	139	189	191	180	-92	-9.8%
(e ) Advertising	12,068	6,737	17,431	9,882	14,431	2,363	4.6%
(f ) Newspapers and publications	666	574	589	169	156	-511	-30.5%
(g ) Conferences (Venues and facilities)	9,891	8,114	5,087	6,924	9,728	-163	-0.4%
(h ) Other expenditure (Communication)	34,461	35,236	31,232	24,770	24,904	-9,557	-7.8%
Total	194,439	138,034	148,667	128,836	146,413	-48,026	-6.8%


	Audited Outcomes	Preliminary Outcomes	2013/14 to 2017/18
Mineral Resources	2013/2014	2014/2015	2015/2016	2016/2017	2017/2018	Change in value	Average annual change
(a ) Consultants	5,845	14,778	5,461	8,237	2,134	-3,711	-22.3%
(b ) Travel and subsistence	59,301	55,731	71,021	68,383	69,141	9,841	3.9%
(c ) Catering and events	1,185	508	1,534	951	1,432	246	4.8%
(d ) Entertainment	3	0	0	0	5	2	13.1%
(e ) Advertising	3,504	1,056	846	5,453	5,813	2,309	13.5%
(f ) Newspapers and publications	555	404	558	215	51	-504	-45.0%
(g ) Conferences (Venues and facilities)	2,657	4,991	6,581	6,643	6,081	3,424	23.0%
(h ) Other expenditure (Communication)	14,997	14,579	13,723	17,281	12,706	-2,292	-4.1%
Total	88,047	92,046	99,724	107,162	97,363	9,316	2.5%

	Audited Outcomes	Preliminary Outcomes	2013/14 to 2017/18
National Office of the Chief Justice	2013/2014	2014/2015	2015/2016	2016/2017	2017/2018	Change in value	Average annual change
(a ) Consultants	0	0	9,053	12,456	12,353	12,353	16.8%
(b ) Travel and subsistence	0	0	89,004	84,860	113,627	113,627	13.0%
(c ) Catering and events	0	0	911	2,565	4,078	4,078	111.5%
(d ) Entertainment	0	0	25	129	97	97	95.0%
(e ) Advertising	0	0	1,019	1,058	1,476	1,476	20.3%
(f ) Newspapers and publications	0	0	150	189	140	140	-3.4%
(g ) Conferences (Venues and facilities)	0	0	5,270	6,653	10,240	10,240	39.4%
(h ) Other expenditure (Communication)	0	0	10,448	12,855	17,457	17,457	29.3%
Total	0	0	115,881	120,765	159,468	159,468	17.3%


	Audited Outcomes	Preliminary Outcomes	2013/14 to 2017/18
National Treasury	2013/2014	2014/2015	2015/2016	2016/2017	2017/2018	Change in value	Average annual change
(a ) Consultants	254,318	218,091	505,356	522,128	482,046	227,728	17.3%
(b ) Travel and subsistence	48,672	43,075	45,209	48,051	59,987	11,316	5.4%
(c ) Catering and events	1,873	1,225	1,098	1,272	1,100	-773	-12.5%
(d ) Entertainment	230	122	121	88	85	-145	-22.1%
(e ) Advertising	2,245	1,870	6,344	704	830	-1,415	-22.0%
(f ) Newspapers and publications	1,287	1,719	1,581	1,746	303	-984	-30.3%
(g ) Conferences (Venues and facilities)	13,135	6,689	10,404	5,486	7,313	-5,822	-13.6%
(h ) Other expenditure (Communication)	7,714	6,102	7,976	5,869	7,757	43	0.1%
Total	329,475	278,893	578,091	585,345	559,422	229,948	14.2%

	Audited Outcomes	Preliminary Outcomes	2013/14 to 2017/18
Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation	2013/2014	2014/2015	2015/2016	2016/2017	2017/2018	Change in value	Average annual change
(a ) Consultants	24,285	52,545	51,168	61,591	85,985	61,700	37.2%
(b ) Travel and subsistence	12,229	19,523	33,163	35,588	33,394	21,165	28.5%
(c ) Catering and events	576	2,524	2,607	3,198	3,579	3,002	57.8%
(d ) Entertainment	18	27	39	29	12	-6	-10.1%
(e ) Advertising	1,684	1,625	1,598	5,204	8,185	6,501	48.5%
(f ) Newspapers and publications	0	293	400	678	319	319
(g ) Conferences (Venues and facilities)	1,453	5,135	4,342	3,495	3,684	2,231	26.2%
(h ) Other expenditure (Communication)	3,547	3,789	5,585	4,945	3,573	25	0.2%
Total	43,793	85,461	98,902	114,729	138,730	94,937	33.4%

	Audited Outcomes	Preliminary Outcomes	2013/14 to 2017/18
Police	2013/2014	2014/2015	2015/2016	2016/2017	2017/2018	Change in value	Average annual change
(a ) Consultants	20,534	26,569	27,402	28,589	26,620	6,086	6.7%
(b ) Travel and subsistence	761,031	867,739	917,885	969,267	955,402	194,371	5.9%
(c ) Catering and events	41,159	40,115	39,531	30,698	33,080	-8,078	-5.3%
(d ) Entertainment	2,166	1,361	1,412	1,033	707	-1,459	-24.4%
(e ) Advertising	33,277	26,581	39,821	31,296	16,828	-16,449	-15.7%
(f ) Newspapers and publications	996	3,006	973	497	643	-353	-10.4%
(g ) Conferences (Venues and facilities)	45,092	29,755	34,880	35,583	31,983	-13,109	-8.2%
(h ) Other expenditure (Communication)	708,427	696,107	714,118	584,071	496,250	-212,177	-8.5%
Total	1,612,680	1,691,233	1,776,023	1,681,033	1,561,513	-51,167	-0.8%

	Audited Outcomes	Preliminary Outcomes	2013/14 to 2017/18
Public Enterprises	2013/2014	2014/2015	2015/2016	2016/2017	2017/2018	Change in value	Average annual change
(a ) Consultants	12,910	25,081	14,801	19,824	16,964	4,054	7.1%
(b ) Travel and subsistence	24,017	17,484	19,231	17,570	24,914	897	0.9%
(c ) Catering and events	1,621	764	700	453	772	-849	-16.9%
(d ) Entertainment	19	4	0	0	0	-19	-60.6%
(e ) Advertising	4,705	2,686	2,327	1,823	1,041	-3,664	-31.4%
(f ) Newspapers and publications	191	550	264	91	263	72	8.4%
(g ) Conferences (Venues and facilities)	7,545	2,282	1,557	1,925	1,337	-6,208	-35.1%
(h ) Other expenditure (Communication)	3,741	4,568	4,168	7,417	4,968	1,228	7.4%
Total	54,749	53,419	43,046	49,102	50,259	-4,490	-2.1%

	Audited Outcomes	Preliminary Outcomes	2013/14 to 2017/18
Public Service And Administration	2013/2014	2014/2015	2015/2016	2016/2017	2017/2018	Change in value	Average annual change
(a ) Consultants	12,662	7,125	11,729	4,672	2,989	-9,673	-30.3%
(b ) Travel and subsistence	59,990	44,813	45,654	29,915	28,080	-31,910	-17.3%
(c ) Catering and events	5,284	5,429	4,212	3,023	2,871	-2,413	-14.1%
(d ) Entertainment	221	81	51	45	29	-192	-39.9%
(e ) Advertising	13,888	7,054	4,835	4,458	961	-12,927	-48.7%
(f ) Newspapers and publications	823	819	702	156	247	-576	-26.0%
(g ) Conferences (Venues and facilities)	10,439	6,497	9,176	5,716	4,311	-6,127	-19.8%
(h ) Other expenditure (Communication)	6,329	5,634	8,516	6,703	6,503	174	0.7%
Total	109,636	77,452	84,876	54,686	45,991	-63,645	-19.5%

	Audited Outcomes	Preliminary Outcomes	2013/14 to 2017/18
Public Works	2013/2014	2014/2015	2015/2016	2016/2017	2017/2018	Change in value	Average annual change
(a ) Consultants	169,405	48,169	26,213	25,700	28,643	-140,762	-35.9%
(b ) Travel and subsistence	95,022	91,420	43,542	38,809	48,138	-46,884	-15.6%
(c ) Catering and events	3,536	2,246	1,866	1,724	2,851	-685	-5.2%
(d ) Entertainment	720	301	177	159	159	-561	-31.5%
(e ) Advertising	11,945	12,208	7,388	4,277	4,790	-7,154	-20.4%
(f ) Newspapers and publications	256	574	206	555	128	-128	-15.9%
(g ) Conferences (Venues and facilities)	8,684	5,275	3,035	5,117	4,745	-3,940	-14.0%
(h ) Other expenditure (Communication)	25,595	24,030	12,643	5,912	5,679	-19,917	-31.4%
Total	315,162	184,224	95,071	82,252	95,132	-220,030	-25.9%

	Audited Outcomes	Preliminary Outcomes	2013/14 to 2017/18
Science And Technology	2013/2014	2014/2015	2015/2016	2016/2017	2017/2018	Change in value	Average annual change
(a ) Consultants	7,272	5,603	3,470	9,868	9,580	2,308	7.1%
(b ) Travel and subsistence	40,457	41,565	46,670	46,485	53,070	12,613	7.0%
(c ) Catering and events	2,752	3,218	5,138	3,507	2,694	-58	-0.5%
(d ) Entertainment	706	737	1,021	656	861	154	5.1%
(e ) Advertising	16,466	23,225	23,085	28,710	36,299	19,834	21.9%
(f ) Newspapers and publications	617	861	824	2,618	1,707	1,090	29.0%
(g ) Conferences (Venues and facilities)	14,634	12,143	12,094	5,662	7,011	-7,623	-16.8%
(h ) Other expenditure (Communication)	5,365	5,062	7,540	8,693	6,987	1,622	6.8%
Total	88,269	92,413	99,842	106,198	118,208	29,939	7.6%


	Audited Outcomes	Preliminary Outcomes	2013/14 to 2017/18
Small Business Development	2013/2014	2014/2015	2015/2016	2016/2017	2017/2018	Change in value	Average annual change
(a ) Consultants	0	0	745	5,067	13,524	13,524	326.2%
(b ) Travel and subsistence	0	0	19,309	18,229	20,672	20,672	3.5%
(c ) Catering and events	0	0	957	3,507	3,712	3,712	97.0%
(d ) Advertising	0	0	1,946	2,072	1,413	1,413	-14.8%
(e ) Newspapers and publications	0	0	19	1	52	52	66.4%
(f ) Conferences (Venues and facilities)	0	0	1,234	4,906	387	387	-44.0%
(g ) Other expenditure (Communication)	0	0	1,481	1,001	775	775	-27.7%
Total	0	0	25,691	34,782	40,535	40,535	25.6%

	Audited Outcomes	Preliminary Outcomes	2013/14 to 2017/18
Rural Development And Land Reform	2013/2014	2014/2015	2015/2016	2016/2017	2017/2018	Change in value	Average annual change
(a ) Consultants	210,757	166,396	134,283	188,704	490,881	280,124	23.5%
(b ) Travel and subsistence	790,962	277,843	231,799	300,547	246,786	-544,176	-25.3%
(c ) Catering and events	15,097	5,423	8,973	5,002	4,771	-10,326	-25.0%
(d ) Entertainment	7	4	0	0	3	-4	-20.2%
(e ) Advertising	47,896	28,344	41,902	16,840	10,362	-37,534	-31.8%
(f ) Newspapers and publications	1,319	569	659	1,003	807	-512	-11.6%
(g ) Conferences (Venues and facilities)	98,783	70,164	36,079	69,994	46,967	-51,815	-17.0%
(h ) Other expenditure (Communication)	54,261	67,100	57,362	63,612	54,110	-151	-0.1%
Total	1,219,082	615,842	511,058	645,702	854,687	-364,395	-8.5%

	Audited Outcomes	Preliminary Outcomes	2013/14 to 2017/18
Sport And Recreation South Africa	2013/2014	2014/2015	2015/2016	2016/2017	2017/2018	Change in value	Average annual change
(a ) Consultants	0	0	0	93	231	231	0%
(b ) Travel and subsistence	29,007	29,940	26,145	23,805	21,486	-7,520	-7.2%
(c ) Catering and events	1,883	3,958	2,464	3,277	2,635	752	8.8%
(d ) Entertainment	110	61	48	50	69	-41	-11.0%
(e ) Advertising	10,225	13,585	43,093	21,196	23,353	13,129	22.9%
(f ) Newspapers and publications	4	0	12	4	0	-4	-100.0%
(g ) Conferences (Venues and facilities)	75,857	56,988	24,681	655	2,429	-73,428	-57.7%
(h ) Other expenditure (Communication)	4,062	3,638	3,813	4,862	3,075	-987	-6.7%
Total	121,147	108,170	100,257	53,941	53,278	-67,869	-18.6%

	Audited Outcomes	Preliminary Outcomes	2013/14 to 2017/18
Social Development	2013/2014	2014/2015	2015/2016	2016/2017	2017/2018	Change in value	Average annual change
(a ) Consultants	439,970	83,406	40,509	43,170	38,932	-401,038	-45.5%
(b ) Travel and subsistence	135,762	137,851	121,552	97,755	101,120	-34,641	-7.1%
(c ) Catering and events	13,875	12,252	16,203	13,048	13,898	23	0.0%
(d ) Entertainment	892	687	663	121	99	-793	-42.3%
(e ) Advertising	90,259	26,602	23,130	15,800	16,438	-73,821	-34.7%
(f ) Newspapers and publications	1,632	1,882	327	137	121	-1,511	-47.8%
(g ) Conferences (Venues and facilities)	44,382	25,609	30,716	27,221	21,752	-22,630	-16.3%
(h ) Other expenditure (Communication)	16,667	16,322	12,703	16,468	12,149	-4,518	-7.6%
Total	743,439	304,612	245,804	213,721	204,510	-538,930	-27.6%

	Audited Outcomes	Preliminary Outcomes	2013/14 to 2017/18
Statistics South Africa	2013/2014	2014/2015	2015/2016	2016/2017	2017/2018	Change in value	Average annual change
(a ) Consultants	21,009	12,282	18,673	22,711	8,685	-12,324	-19.8%
(b ) Travel and subsistence	53,235	78,952	131,783	186,384	61,556	8,321	3.7%
(c ) Catering and events	2,934	4,031	13,344	4,440	2,733	-202	-1.8%
(d ) Entertainment	63	33	62	27	23	-40	-22.3%
(e ) Advertising	4,491	3,695	6,870	10,294	867	-3,624	-33.7%
(f ) Newspapers and publications	292	460	550	64	2	-290	-72.0%
(g ) Conferences (Venues and facilities)	4,260	6,092	8,329	7,891	8,984	4,724	20.5%
(h ) Other expenditure (Communication)	34,970	34,306	25,831	34,646	40,290	5,320	3.6%
Total	121,254	139,853	205,443	266,457	123,140	1,886	0.4%

	Audited Outcomes	Preliminary Outcomes	2013/14 to 2017/18
Telecommunications and Postal Services	2013/2014	2014/2015	2015/2016	2016/2017	2017/2018	Change in value	Average annual change
(a ) Consultants	0	0	75,146	8,873	25,445	25,445	-41.8%
(b ) Travel and subsistence	0	0	33,140	31,546	30,862	30,862	-3.5%
(c ) Catering and events	0	0	1,969	1,793	1,771	1,771	-5.2%
(d ) Entertainment	0	0	494	23	50	50	-68.2%
(e ) Advertising	0	0	3,198	3,314	2,120	2,120	-18.6%
(f ) Newspapers and publications	0	0	510	1,024	890	890	32.2%
(g ) Conferences (Venues and facilities)	0	0	2,277	4,483	3,109	3,109	16.9%
(h ) Other expenditure (Communication)	0	0	5,182	5,716	5,245	5,245	0.6%
Total	0	0	121,916	56,774	69,492	69,492	-24.5%

	Audited Outcomes	Preliminary Outcomes	2013/14 to 2017/18
The Presidency	2013/2014	2014/2015	2015/2016	2016/2017	2017/2018	Change in value	Average annual change
(a ) Consultants	26,903	3,932	3,779	3,397	2,648	-24,255	-44.0%
(b ) Travel and subsistence	66,240	53,515	60,836	59,232	49,797	-16,443	-6.9%
(c ) Catering and events	23,558	3,302	2,399	2,725	3,042	-20,516	-40.1%
(d ) Entertainment	220	109	7	1	0	-220	-79.6%
(e ) Advertising	727	906	1,064	446	422	-304	-12.7%
(f ) Newspapers and publications	499	778	564	373	289	-210	-12.8%
(g ) Conferences (Venues and facilities)	1,403	1,303	859	1,236	336	-1,067	-30.0%
(h ) Other expenditure (Communication)	12,951	15,408	17,221	11,170	7,435	-5,515	-13.0%
Total	132,501	79,253	86,730	78,579	63,971	-68,531	-16.6%

	Audited Outcomes	Preliminary Outcomes	2013/14 to 2017/18
Tourism	2013/2014	2014/2015	2015/2016	2016/2017	2017/2018	Change in value	Average annual change
(a ) Consultants	7,321	3,357	19,490	20,799	22,934	15,613	33.0%
(b ) Travel and subsistence	41,752	31,170	33,062	32,292	43,120	1,368	0.8%
(c ) Catering and events	1,732	1,709	1,868	3,247	5,694	3,962	34.7%
(d ) Entertainment	174	55	45	41	15	-158	-45.6%
(e ) Advertising	4,204	2,854	2,673	2,303	4,019	-185	-1.1%
(f ) Newspapers and publications	351	416	388	396	76	-275	-31.8%
(g ) Conferences (Venues and facilities)	4,628	4,904	4,548	8,251	13,843	9,215	31.5%
(h ) Other expenditure (Communication)	5,202	5,035	5,194	5,161	5,240	38	0.2%
Total	65,364	49,500	67,266	72,491	94,941	29,578	9.8%

	Audited Outcomes	Preliminary Outcomes	2013/14 to 2017/18
Trade And Industry	2013/2014	2014/2015	2015/2016	2016/2017	2017/2018	Change in value	Average annual change
(a ) Consultants	40,065	83,655	28,352	21,167	21,482	-18,583	-14.4%
(b ) Travel and subsistence	131,306	102,362	95,983	88,829	99,058	-32,247	-6.8%
(c ) Catering and events	6,230	2,276	1,884	2,085	2,098	-4,132	-23.8%
(d ) Entertainment	1,924	1,572	1,323	1,086	1,321	-603	-9.0%
(e ) Advertising	42,111	30,359	23,739	15,994	21,568	-20,543	-15.4%
(f ) Newspapers and publications	1,284	774	953	1,483	880	-404	-9.0%
(g ) Conferences (Venues and facilities)	46,186	18,247	18,573	23,013	19,738	-26,448	-19.1%
(h ) Other expenditure (Communication)	11,281	11,745	12,798	10,661	9,570	-1,711	-4.0%
Total	280,387	250,989	183,604	164,317	175,716	-104,671	-11.0%

	Audited Outcomes	Preliminary Outcomes	2013/14 to 2017/18
Transport	2013/2014	2014/2015	2015/2016	2016/2017	2017/2018	Change in value	Average annual change
(a ) Consultants	1,385,466	692,100	341,793	443,606	173,766	-1,211,700	-40.5%
(b ) Travel and subsistence	57,874	111,758	82,253	68,185	69,312	11,438	4.6%
(c ) Catering and events	1,294	1,744	3,460	5,060	7,673	6,379	56.0%
(d ) Entertainment	215	428	307	299	274	59	6.2%
(e ) Advertising	27,881	34,418	23,871	17,620	19,414	-8,468	-8.7%
(f ) Newspapers and publications	1,055	1,009	298	285	341	-714	-24.6%
(g ) Conferences (Venues and facilities)	20,577	8,774	15,282	16,634	8,198	-12,379	-20.6%
(h ) Other expenditure (Communication)	60,796	60,471	54,439	69,297	68,525	7,729	3.0%
Total	1,555,160	910,701	521,702	620,987	347,503	-1,207,656	-31.2%

	Audited Outcomes	Preliminary Outcomes	2013/14 to 2017/18
Water and Sanitation	2013/2014	2014/2015	2015/2016	2016/2017	2017/2018	Change in value	Average annual change
(a ) Consultants	183,792	134,984	107,598	249,432	182,222	-1,570	-0.2%
(b ) Travel and subsistence	230,342	203,636	227,505	207,165	202,925	-27,417	-3.1%
(c ) Catering and events	9,617	7,199	5,254	4,920	4,800	-4,817	-15.9%
(d ) Entertainment	557	168	163	165	158	-399	-27.1%
(e ) Advertising	20,749	38,214	54,686	18,349	13,574	-7,176	-10.1%
(f ) Newspapers and publications	1,035	695	527	429	389	-646	-21.7%
(g ) Conferences (Venues and facilities)	16,009	9,889	11,122	4,037	3,031	-12,978	-34.0%
(h ) Other expenditure (Communication)	36,818	43,760	41,264	36,876	31,766	-5,053	-3.6%
Total	498,920	438,546	448,119	521,372	438,865	-60,055	-3.2%

	Audited Outcomes	Preliminary Outcomes	2013/14 to 2017/18
Women	2013/2014	2014/2015	2015/2016	2016/2017	2017/2018	Change in value	Average annual change
(a ) Consultants	1,497	1,611	1,424	1,039	5,343	3,846	37.5%
(b ) Travel and subsistence	23,147	11,411	13,939	17,144	13,005	-10,142	-13.4%
(c ) Catering and events	1,793	1,903	3,905	456	2,985	1,192	13.6%
(d ) Entertainment	31	2	0	0	0	-31	-100.0%
(e ) Advertising	1,348	8,132	4,477	1,616	1,320	-28	-0.5%
(f ) Newspapers and publications	105	36	106	66	31	-74	-26.1%
(g ) Conferences (Venues and facilities)	2,614	546	1,809	1,140	767	-1,847	-26.4%
(h ) Other expenditure (Communication)	3,393	2,336	3,136	2,977	3,383	-10	-0.1%
Total	33,929	25,978	28,797	24,439	26,835	-7,094	-5.7%

Total: National departments

13,569,736

11,322,492

11,278,640

11,475,865

10,899,076

-2,670,660

-5.3%

ANNEXURE B:

Detail of expenditure on cost containment measures related items: Provinces

*R thousand*	Audited outcome	Preliminary outcome	Change in value	Average annual change
	2013/2014	2014/2015	2015/2016	2016/2017	2017/2018	2013/14 to 2017/18
Cost containment Items
EASTERN CAPE	325,804	402,900	385,341	546,494	641,124	315,320	18.4%
(a ) Consultants
(b ) Travel and subsistence	772,849	769,307	760,052	756,476	836,448	63,599	2.0%
(c ) Catering and events	97,059	78,121	79,468	88,212	108,325	11,266	2.8%
(d ) Entertainment	1,646	780	704	1,196	537	-1,108	-24.4%
(e ) Advertising	57,707	68,203	53,068	50,831	58,406	699	0.3%
(f ) Newspapers and publications	8,277	1,430	1,512	964	621	-7,656	-47.7%
(g ) Conferences (Venues and facilities)	78,981	54,963	56,915	50,354	75,209	-3,771	-1.2%
(h ) Other expenditure (Communication)	243,845	252,088	251,144	271,490	265,363	21,518	2.1%
Total	1,586,167	1,627,793	1,588,204	1,766,016	1,986,033	399,867	5.8%
FREE STATE
(a ) Consultants	148,747	121,173	161,632	239,258	184,012	35,264	5.5%
(b ) Travel and subsistence	212,931	206,347	196,585	204,606	214,278	1,347	0.2%
(c ) Catering and events	64,891	27,675	43,449	47,448	45,979	-18,912	-8.3%
(d ) Entertainment	603	174	155	111	129	-473	-32.0%
(e ) Advertising	34,449	46,131	51,159	47,505	49,007	14,558	9.2%
(f ) Newspapers and publications	10,634	10,373	9,239	9,419	9,098	-1,537	-3.8%
(g ) Conferences (Venues and facilities)	14,622	6,954	8,630	9,730	11,198	-3,424	-6.5%
(h ) Other expenditure (Communication)	107,521	109,994	108,969	116,105	103,001	-4,520	-1.1%
Total	594,398	528,824	579,819	674,182	616,701	22,303	0.9%
GAUTENG
(a ) Consultants	281,671	327,303	281,139	341,167	441,871	160,200	11.9%
(b ) Travel and subsistence	245,434	211,204	225,335	228,341	246,836	1,402	0.1%
(c ) Catering and events	53,169	60,635	60,132	58,154	65,555	12,386	5.4%
(d ) Entertainment	1,591	393	194	4	8	-1,583	-73.4%
(e ) Advertising	118,636	116,339	175,281	138,767	147,708	29,072	5.6%
(f ) Newspapers and publications	9,338	7,049	7,400	7,671	6,534	-2,804	-8.5%
(g ) Conferences (Venues and facilities)	107,603	84,523	83,369	93,346	95,913	-11,690	-2.8%
(h ) Other expenditure (Communication)	253,181	267,571	276,766	295,477	232,778	-20,403	-2.1%
Total	1,070,623	1,075,018	1,109,616	1,162,927	1,237,202	166,579	3.7%
KWAZULU NATAL
(a ) Consultants	858,876	731,321	730,495	728,142	755,267	-103,609	-3.2%
(b ) Travel and subsistence	800,194	746,643	752,215	834,599	789,816	-10,378	-0.3%
(c ) Catering and events	133,735	136,452	122,205	136,444	138,044	4,309	0.8%
(d ) Entertainment	2,246	2,049	260	270	183	-2,063	-46.6%
(e ) Advertising	186,336	133,617	191,941	156,105	120,479	-65,857	-10.3%
(f ) Newspapers and publications	14,002	11,828	17,222	14,168	12,251	-1,750	-3.3%
(g ) Conferences (Venues and facilities)	189,529	180,529	177,501	146,182	115,702	-73,827	-11.6%
(h ) Other expenditure (Communication)	299,182	302,375	291,582	328,863	305,385	6,203	0.5%
Total	2,484,100	2,244,813	2,283,420	2,344,774	2,237,128	-246,972	-2.6%
LIMPOPO
(a ) Consultants	166,164	166,915	103,190	198,052	174,427	8,263	1.2%
(b ) Travel and subsistence	395,253	477,679	493,386	485,746	534,070	138,817	7.8%
(c ) Catering and events	46,669	41,202	52,630	65,631	73,438	26,770	12.0%
(d ) Entertainment	673	765	626	370	548	-125	-5.0%
(e ) Advertising	29,258	38,425	44,077	34,736	35,298	6,040	4.8%
(f ) Newspapers and publications	4,864	2,950	2,618	2,335	2,423	-2,441	-16.0%
(g ) Conferences (Venues and facilities)	28,233	33,503	39,449	42,630	47,202	18,969	13.7%
(h ) Other expenditure (Communication)	170,220	172,806	173,438	186,402	189,167	18,948	2.7%
Total	841,334	934,245	909,413	1,015,901	1,056,574	215,240	5.9%
MPUMALANGA
(a ) Consultants	58,103	97,018	151,728	123,929	154,359	96,255	27.7%
(b ) Travel and subsistence	477,322	482,535	514,237	506,770	465,269	-12,053	-0.6%
(c ) Catering and events	67,014	44,731	39,878	42,620	50,285	-16,729	-6.9%
(d ) Entertainment	44,562	24,429	29,878	41,483	31,929	-12,633	-8.0%
(e ) Advertising	2,479	2,414	1,258	1,012	1,072	-1,407	-18.9%
(f ) Newspapers and publications	106,544	46,313	69,968	68,079	57,931	-48,613	-14.1%
(g ) Conferences (Venues and facilities)	147,986	142,840	139,337	143,863	137,341	-10,645	-1.8%
(h ) Other expenditure (Communication)	904,010	840,280	946,285	927,755	898,187	-5,823	-0.2%
Total	58,103	97,018	151,728	123,929	154,359	96,255	27.7%
NORTH WEST
(a ) Consultants	268,090	290,868	289,962	254,554	279,062	10,971	1.0%
(b ) Travel and subsistence	467,332	433,049	439,079	419,004	483,025	15,693	0.8%
(c ) Catering and events	79,422	69,485	67,684	65,051	66,741	-12,681	-4.3%
(d ) Entertainment	235	22	0	0	0	-235	-100.0%
(e ) Advertising	57,403	41,834	39,586	71,448	74,446	17,043	6.7%
(f ) Newspapers and publications	9,085	4,213	7,566	47,058	27,455	18,370	31.8%
(g ) Conferences (Venues and facilities)	53,329	48,270	40,022	63,432	54,669	1,340	0.6%
(h ) Other expenditure (Communication)	125,326	143,341	152,098	158,413	156,533	31,206	5.7%
Total	1,060,223	1,031,081	1,035,996	1,078,960	1,141,931	81,708	1.9%
NORTHERN CAPE
(a ) Consultants	95,967	64,403	82,177	93,022	87,498	-8,469	-2.3%
(b ) Travel and subsistence	271,168	289,321	252,733	237,751	264,045	-7,123	-0.7%
(c ) Catering and events	40,366	39,216	34,724	34,003	30,553	-9,813	-6.7%
(d ) Entertainment	1,871	1,006	416	194	138	-1,733	-47.9%
(e ) Advertising	34,917	35,471	22,333	13,127	12,681	-22,236	-22.4%
(f ) Newspapers and publications	2,444	6,920	7,569	1,592	1,434	-1,010	-12.5%
(g ) Conferences (Venues and facilities)	16,153	23,185	14,252	12,533	11,798	-4,355	-7.6%
(h ) Other expenditure (Communication)	46,871	50,521	58,096	64,735	52,557	5,685	2.9%
Total	509,757	510,043	472,301	456,957	460,704	-49,053	-2.5%
WESTERN CAPE
(a ) Consultants	395,950	412,734	458,664	453,381	617,600	221,650	11.8%
(b ) Travel and subsistence	161,089	167,641	180,667	179,242	189,592	28,503	4.2%
(c ) Catering and events	42,582	35,238	45,512	44,732	38,234	-4,349	-2.7%
(d ) Entertainment	1,393	510	562	601	658	-735	-17.1%
(e ) Advertising	75,361	82,708	97,193	83,816	97,529	22,168	6.7%
(f ) Newspapers and publications	4,784	9,654	9,290	7,706	4,542	-242	-1.3%
(g ) Conferences (Venues and facilities)	25,399	27,167	17,329	17,471	16,753	-8,645	-9.9%
(h ) Other expenditure (Communication)	133,402	129,223	129,047	121,327	104,048	-29,354	-6.0%
Total	839,961	864,875	938,264	908,277	1,068,956	228,995	6.2%
Total provinces	9,890,572	9,656,972	9,863,318	10,335,750	10,703,415	812,843	2.0%

Excludes Parliament ↑

11 June 2018 - NW313

Bagraim, Mr M to ask the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs

(1)What amount did (a) his department and (b) each entity reporting to him spend on the promotion or celebration of the Year of O R Tambo on the (i) Africa News Network 7 channel, (ii) SA Broadcasting Corporation (aa) television channels and (bb) radio stations, (iii) national commercial radio stations and (iv) community (aa) television and (bb) radio stations since 1 January 2017?

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Reply:

Neither the Department of Traditional Affairs nor the Commission for the Promotion and Protection of the Rights of Cultural, Religious and Linguistic Communities (CRL Rights Commission) spent any money on the promotion or celebration of the Year of OR Tambo.

11 June 2018 - NW452

Van Der Walt, Ms D to ask the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs

(1)(a) By what date will the vacancies for the (i) Municipal Manager, (ii) Chief Financial Officer and (iii) Technical Director at the Molemole Local Municipality in Limpopo be filled and (b) why have these vacancies not been filled yet; (2) whether any of the specified vacancies have been advertised; if not, (a) why not and (b) by what date will the vacancies be advertised; if so, what are the relevant details?

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Reply:

The following response is based on the information received from Molemole Local Municipality.

(1)(a)(i) The post of municipal manager has been filled and the incumbent started working on 1 March 2018.

(1)(a)(ii) The Chief Financial Officer’s position has not been filled, because the pool of candidates who applied could not meet the minimum prescribed requirements. The post was re-advertised on 13 March 2018.

(1)(a)(iii) The post of Director: Technical Services has been filled and the incumbent started working on 2 April 2018.

(2)(a) Please refer to (1)(a)(ii) above.

(2)(b) Please refer to (1)(a)(ii) above.

Sections 54A and 56 of the of the Local Government: Municipal Systems Act, 2000 (Act No. 32 of 2000) (“the Systems Act”) provide that –

a) if the post of a municipal manager or manager directly accountable to the municipal manager becomes vacant, the municipal council must advertise the post in a print-media circulating nationally and select from the pool of candidates a suitable person who complies with the prescribed requirements for appointment to the post;

b) a municipal council must appoint a municipal manager or manager directly accountable to the municipal manager;

c) a person appointed as a municipal manager or manager directly accountable to the municipal manager must at least have the skills, expertise, competencies and qualifications as prescribed;

d) a decision to appoint a municipal manager or manager directly accountable to the municipal manager is null and void if the person appointed does not meet the prescribed skills, expertise, competencies and qualifications;

e) the municipal council must within 14 days of appointment inform the MEC responsible for local government of the appointment process and outcome; and

f) the MEC for local government must within 14 days of receipt of the information referred to above and after satisfying himself/ herself that the appointment complies with the prescribed requirements and that the appointment was made in accordance with the Systems Act, submit a copy thereof to the Minister.

According to the information received from Molemole Local Municipality, the post of municipal manager has been filled and the incumbent started working on 1 March 2018. The Chief Financial Officer’s position has not been filled because the pool of candidates who applied could not meet the minimum prescribed requirements. The post was re-advertised on 13 March 2018. The post of Director: Technical Services has been filled and the incumbent started working on 2 April 2018.

11 June 2018 - NW1462

Vos, Mr J to ask the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs

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

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Reply:

Currently the Department does not conduct lifestyle audits on its members of Senior Management Services. However, the Department uses the system of financial disclosures prescribed by the Public Service Regulation 2016, Section 18 (5). The system makes provision for disclosure of the following:

Shares
Equity
Loan accounts
Other financial interests
Income generating assets
Trusts
Directorships and Partnerships
Other remunerative work outside the employees’ department
Consultancies
Sponsorships
Gifts and Hospitality
Immovable property
Vehicles

The department has appointed an Ethics Officer and established an Ethics and Integrity Committee to deal with matters relating to ethics, fraud and corruption. It must be noted that financial interest disclosed by members of the Senior Management Services (SMS) are verified by the Public Service Commission (PSC). The Department of Public Service and Administration (DPSA) and PSC monitor compliance and manage any conflict of interest situation that might be identified through the disclosure of financial interests.

11 June 2018 - NW1438

Mileham, Mr K to ask the Minister of Finance

Whether any investigations into the financial irregularities reported at the Venda Building Society Mutual Bank by the National Treasury have uncovered any payments made to individual lawyers or law firms as compensation and/or inducements for securing any municipal deposits for the bank; if so, (a) which lawyers and/or law firms have been identified and (b) what are the details of the (i) municipality, (ii) amount(s) deposited and (iii) amount(s) paid in compensation and/or inducements in each case?

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Reply:

The National Treasury does not have criminal investigative powers over municipalities or individual persons, aside from the power to enforce or seek information in terms of the Municipal Finance Management Act, no 56 of 2003. The powers to investigate in this regard reside with specific financial regulators and the policing authorities. With regard to investigations related to VBS, the primary investigation by a financial regulator is one that is currently being conducted by the South African Reserve Bank. The policing authorities do not report to the National Treasury and we are not able to report on any progress with regard to any investigations they may be conducting.

The South African Reserve Bank has indicated to the National Treasury that its investigation is still in process, and they are not able to respond to the question at this stage. According to the South African Reserve Bank on 13 April 2018, the Deputy Governor of the South African Reserve Bank and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Prudential Authority (PA), Mr Kuben Naidoo, appointed Advocate T Motau SC as an investigator in terms of section 134 of the Financial Sector Regulation Act 9 of 2017 to conduct a forensic investigation into the affairs of VBS.

The primary objective of the investigation that will be conducted by Advocate T Motau SC is to establish whether:

1. any of the business of VBS was conducted with the intent to defraud depositors or other creditors of the bank, or for any other fraudulent purpose;

2. VBS’s business conduct involved questionable and/or reckless business practices or material non-disclosure, with or without the intent to defraud depositors and other creditors; and

3. there had been any irregular conduct by VBS’s shareholders, directors, executive management, staff, stakeholders and/or related parties.

Based on the findings of the forensic investigation, the National Treasury and other authorities will take appropriate follow-up action.

The investigation is at a sensitive stage and findings are being completed. Details of the findings will be made available to Parliament in due course.

08 June 2018 - NW1797

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

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

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Reply:

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

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

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

08 June 2018 - NW153

Mashabela, Ms N to ask the Minister of Public Enterprises

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

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Reply:

REPLY:

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

Response is according to information received from Transnet:

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

Table 1.

Transnet Properties
Operating Division	Provinces and types of Property	Total Area in Hectares		Total No. of Properties
		Registered	Un-Registered	Registered	Un-Registered
Transnet Freight Rail	All provinces. Mostly where railway infrastructure is situated	64 869	28 726	19 338	11 486
Transnet Engineering	Salt River, Uitenhage, Bloemfontein, Durban, Germiston, Koedoespoort, Kilner Park & other Ex TFR properties	785	0	143	0
Transnet Property	All provinces. Includes 7 200 houses and vacant stands. 17 Hostels and lodges.	8 328	844	6 547	471
Transnet National Ports Authority	Ports:- Cape Town, Durban, East London, Mossel Bay, Port Nolloth, Port Elizabeth, Richards Bay and Saldanha	5 709	68 223	273	52
Transnet Pipelines	Eastern Cape, Western Cape, Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal	115	1	80	4
		79 806	97 794	26 381	12 013
*Registered = Property held by Title*
*Un-Registered = Property held by Act or Expropriation*

More information is also attached in the Annexure.

08 June 2018 - NW1777

Waters, Mr M to ask the Minister of Home Affairs

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

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Reply:

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

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

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

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

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

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

08 June 2018 - NW1768

Hoosen, Mr MH to ask the Minister of Home Affairs

(1)(a) What number of (i) Standing Committees for Refugee Affairs (SCRAs) were active in the country (aa) in each of the past 10 financial years and (bb) since 1 April 2018 and (ii) persons served on each SCRA, (b) what number of times had each SCRA met annually and (c) what total number of cases were brought before each SCRA annually; (2) What total number of (a) decisions were taken by each SCRA annually and (b) the rulings of each SCRA were (i) upheld and (ii) set aside in each case?

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Reply:

(1)(a)(i) (aa) and (bb). Since its inception there was always just one Standing Committee for Refugee Affairs active in the RSA.

(1)(a)(i) SCRA consists of one Chairperson and two members.

(1)(b) SCRA convenes on a daily basis.

(1)(c) Table 1 indicates the number of cases brought before SCRA annually from 2008 to2018.

(2)(a),(b)(i) and (ii) only one SCRA existed since its inception and the total number of decisions taken annually in terms of section 24(3)(b) of the Refugees Act 130 of 1998 can be viewed in Table 1.

Table 1: In terms of Section 24(3) (b) of the Refugees Act 130 of 1998 decisions reviewed by SCRA.

YEAR	2008	2009	2010	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018
UPHELD	4313	18239	30995	6680	38628	9404	22972	16884	24516	15534	8006
SET ASIDE	186	472	196	13	263	94	247	1777	1894	1843	1769
TOTAL	4499	18711	31191	6693	38891	9498	23219	18661	26410	17377	9775

08 June 2018 - NW1837

King, Ms C to ask the Minister of State Security

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

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Reply:

No, I have not travelled with any family member during the above period.

08 June 2018 - NW1472

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

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

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Reply:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

08 June 2018 - NW1631

Dreyer, Ms AM to ask the Minister of Home Affairs

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

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Reply:

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

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

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

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

08 June 2018 - NW1281

Lekota, Mr M to ask the Minister of Public Enterprises

Whether, given the perilous state of many state-owned enterprises (SOEs), he has found that any further financial support and guarantees from the Government will be required to ensure that the specified SOEs remain operational; if so, what are the relevant details of his policy projections in this regard?

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Reply:

Response based on information received from DPE-Strategic Partnerships Unit.

The State Owned Enterprises within the Department of Public Enterprises (DPE) that have been given government guarantees (in compliance with PFMA) are Eskom, Transnet, Denel and South African Express (SAX). The government guarantee is limited to a maximum of R350 billion for Eskom, R3, 5 billion for Transnet, R2, 4 billion for Denel, and R0.8 billion for SAX.

Further financial support will be subject to SOEs providing a viable business case, clearly demonstrating that financial support will be utilized solely for advancing both commercial and developmental mandates. This will also be conditional on SOEs proving that they will adhere to prudent financial and risk management which will be closely monitored by the Department.

The form that financial support will take is subject to the Minister of Public Enterprises and Minister of Finance’s joint assessment and concurrence on each application received.

I believe that short to medium-term financial support (or guarantees) combined with changes in Boards and Management and a review of business strategies will be beneficial and fundamentally change the outlook for Sate owned Enterprises.

08 June 2018 - NW80

Mazzone, Ms NW to ask the Minister of Public Enterprises

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

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Reply:

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

07 June 2018 - NW1889

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

(1)What (a) is the total number of incidents of racism that were reported to the human resources offices in (i) his department and (ii) entities reporting to him (aa) 2016 and (bb) 2017 and (b) are the details of each incident that took place; (2) was each incident investigated; if not, why not in each case; if so, what were the outcomes of the investigation in each case? NW2049E

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Reply:

Response from the Department

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

Response from the Entities

Entity	(1)(a)(i)	(ii)(aa)	(ii)(bb)	(b)	(2)
National Consumer Commission (NCC)	There were no racism incidents that were reported to Human Resource department.	2016-one incident of racism was referred to Human Resource on the 25 January 2017	Not applicable	The matter stemmed from grievance that was lodged by one senior manager against another	The matter was investigated and a recommendation was made that the senior manager be formally charged for misconduct. Whilst the initiator was in the process of drafting the charge sheet, the said senior manager was dismissed for unrelated misconduct. As a result thereof, such disciplinary hearing (relating to racism) did not take place.

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

07 June 2018 - NW1262

Mazzone, Ms NW to ask the Minister of Public Enterprises

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

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Reply:

According to the information received from Eskom

(1)(a)

Yes, all 4 Ingula units are in commercial operation.

(1)(b)

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

Table 1: Commercial operation dates for each unit at Ingula

Unit	Commercial Operation Date
Unit 1	30 August 2016
Unit 2	22 August 2016
Unit 3	30 January 2017
Unit 4	10 June 2016

(1)(c)

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

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

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

(2)(a)

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

(2)(b)

R8.5 billion (excluding interest during construction).

(2)(c)

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

(2)(d)

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

(2)(e)

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

(2)(f)

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

(3)

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

07 June 2018 - NW1729

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

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

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Reply:

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

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

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

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

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

07 June 2018 - NW1840

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

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

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Reply:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

07 June 2018 - NW1747

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

(1)Whether, with reference to his undertaking during the joint sitting of the portfolio committees on Health, Trade and Industry and Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries on 28 March 2018, that his department would provide rehabilitation relief to businesses in the meat processing industry that are in distress, he and/or any senior official within his department have met with the specified businesses to understand their needs; if not, why not; if so, what were the findings; (2) whether his department conducted a full analysis of the impact the listeriosis outbreak had on the (a) meat processing industry and (b) rest of the value chain with respect to (i) job losses and (ii) revenue losses; if not, why not in each case; if so, what were the findings in each case; (3) (a) what is his policy position on the establishment of an independent food health and safety agency to align all areas of food handling and manufacturing regulation and (b) what action will he take to support the existence of such an agency?

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Reply:

1. The lead Department for health and food safety is the Department of Health. Once the National Institute for Communicable Diseases had established the existence of listeriosis in South African meat processing plants the National Consumer Commission issued a recall notice under the provisions of the National Consumer Commission (NCC) and in the over-riding interests of public health.

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

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

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

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

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

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

06 June 2018 - NW1636

De Freitas, Mr MS to ask the Minister of Transport

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

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Reply:

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

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

(e), (f) and (g)

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

06 June 2018 - NW1774

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

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

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Reply:

This matter is subject to ongoing legal processes.

06 June 2018 - NW1519

De Freitas, Mr MS to ask the Minister of Transport

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

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Reply:

(a)

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

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

Type of the meeting	Date	Board Members Attendance	Executive Attendance	Agenda items
Board meeting	03 May 2018	Ms K Kweyama Ms D Tshepe Ms J Schreiner Ms Mashila Matlala Mr K Wessie Mr S Ntsaluba Mr N Alli	Mr L Zide Ms T Mahlati Ms. Martha Ngoye Ms. Pearl Munthali Mr. Tiro Holele Mr. Rasheeque Zaman Dr. Sipho Sithole Mr. Piet Sebola Mr. Chris Mbatha Mr. Khulu Mchuba (KM) Mr. Joseph Makhura Mr. Nathi Khena Mr. Kevin Moonsamy Mr. Viresh Lutchman Ms. Anna-Marie Lubbe Ms M Kotu – Board Committee Secretary	Please refer to the attached agenda
Human Capital & Remuneration Committee (HC&R)	22 May 2018	Mashile Matlala Doris Tshepe Khanyisile Kweyama Jennifer Schreiner	Mr L Zide Ms P Munthali Ms M Kotu – Board Committee Secretary	Please refer to the attached agenda
Audit and Risk Committee (ARC)	21 May 2018	Sango Ntsaluba Nazir Alli Doris Tshepe Kodisang Wessie	Mr L Zide Mr R Zaman Mr C Mbatha Ms T Mahlati Ms K Naicker (AG office) Mr T Phori Ms N Motaung (Acting Co Secretary) Ms M Ngoye Ms A Lubbe	Please refer to the attached agenda
Safety, Health, Environment & Quality Committee (SHEQ)	23 May 2018	Jennifer Schreiner Mashile Matlala Nazir Alli Kodisang Wessie Sango Ntsaluba	Mr. L. Zide Ms. M. Ngoye Ms. P. Munthali Mr J. Makhura Mr. K. Moonsamy Mr. N. Khena Ms. T. Ngubane Ms. N. Mareko Mr. E. Ngutshane Ms. N. Kondlo Ms. J. Moshe Mr. T. Mahlake Mr. L. Bayi	Please refer to the attached agenda
Finance Capital Investment and Procurement Committee (FCIP)	24 May 2018	Kodisang Wessie Nazir Alli Doris Tshepe Jennifer Schreiner	Mr L Zide Mr P Sebola Mr K Mchuba Ms M Ngoye Ms T Mahlati Ms N Motaung (Acting Co Secretary) Ms N Nengome	Please refer to the attached agenda

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

The meetings have taken place on the following dates:

03 May 2018
22 May 2018
21 May 2018
23 May 2018
24 May 2018

(c) who was in attendance at each meeting?

Please refer to the above table

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

Please refer to the attached agendas

(e) what resolutions were taken at each meeting?

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

06 June 2018 - NW1775

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

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

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Reply:

This matter is subject to ongoing legal processes.

06 June 2018 - NW1593

Hoosen, Mr MH to ask the Minister of Home Affairs

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

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Reply:

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

Year	(i) Received	(ii) Approved	(iii) Rejected
(aa) 2015	*2079	618	1112
(aa) 2016	1643	1169	904
(aa) 2017	1932	732	1500
(bb) 2018	208	93	137

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

(b) Main reasons for the rejections are :

Applicants with claims that come from the peaceful parts of Somalia like Somaliland and Puntland.
Applicants that are in RSA for other reasons than those stipulated in Section 3 of the Refugees Act 130 of 1998.
Applicants who were granted refugee status before and withdrew their refugee status because they wanted to return to their country of origin and who failed to demonstrate changed circumstances that forced them to return to South Africa to re-apply for asylum.

Applicants who already enjoy protection in other countries that are signatory to the UN Convention and who failed to give compelling reasons as to why they left such protection.
Applicants who fall under the exclusion clause.
Applicants who re-availed themselves to their country of origin whilst applying for asylum in South Africa.

06 June 2018 - NW1402

Nolutshungu, Ms N to ask the Minister of Transport

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

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Reply:

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

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

Notes:

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

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

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

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

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

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

d) Estimate 2013 backlog costs were as follow:

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

(ii) Resurfacing Backlog = R58,8 billion

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

06 June 2018 - NW1697

Mkhaliphi, Ms HO to ask the Minister of Home Affairs

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

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Reply:

The department and entities responded as follows:

Department of Home Affairs

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

(1)(a)(i) Not Applicable

(1)(a)(ii) Not Applicable

(1)(b) Not Applicable

(1)(b)(i) Not Applicable

(1)(b)(ii) Not Applicable

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

(2)(b)(i) Not Applicable

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

Government Printing Works (GPW)

(1)(a)(i) One

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

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

(b)(ii) 2552 square metres

(2)(a) Not Applicable

(2)(b)(i) Not applicable

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

Electoral Commission (IEC)

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

(1)(a)(i) Not Applicable

(1)(a)(ii) Not Applicable

(1)(b) Not Applicable

(1)(b)(i) Not Applicable

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

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

(2)(b)(i) Not Applicable

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

06 June 2018 - NW1639

Hunsinger, Dr CH to ask the Minister of Transport

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

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Reply:

With reference to the settlement pay-outs made to claimants, including direct claimants and suppliers, by the Road Accident Fund in the	(i) the average payment made to claimants in each financial year was,
a) 2015-2016;	R143,127
2016-2017;	R117,059
2017-2018 financial years; and	R111,072
(b) the current financial year to date,	R75,897 (unaudited),

(ii)(aa) the largest single capital payment made in each financial year was,	(bb) the date was the payment made on	and (cc) the reasons that the payment was made for
2015-2016;	R13,990,000	7/01/2016	payment for past medical expenses, general damages and loss of earnings
2016-2017;	R18,800,000	30/06/2016	payment for loss of earnings
2017-2018 financial years; and	R15,176,641	31/08/2017	payment for loss of earnings, general damages and past medical expenses
the current financial year to date,	R9,052,284 (unaudited),	26/04/2018	payment for loss of earnings, general damages and past medical expenses
(iii)(aa) the smallest single capital payment made in each financial year was,	(bb) the date was the payment made on	and (cc) the reasons that the payment was made
2015-2016;	R28	18/08/2015	payment for past medical expenses
2016-2017;	R18	23/01/2017	payment for past medical expenses
2017-2018 financial years; and	R25	5/01/2018	payment for past medical expenses
the current financial year to date,	R135 (unaudited),	23/04/2018	payment for past medical expenses.

06 June 2018 - NW1634

De Freitas, Mr MS to ask the Minister of Transport

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

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Reply:

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

(b) Not applicable

06 June 2018 - NW1638

Hunsinger, Dr CH to ask the Minister of Transport

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

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Reply:

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

a) (i) not applicable

(ii) not applicable

b) (i) not applicable

(ii) not applicable

06 June 2018 - NW1458

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

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

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Reply:

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

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

05 June 2018 - NW1264

Kopane, Ms SP to ask the Deputy President

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

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Reply:

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

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

(b) what amount of the budget comes from

(i) international organisations?

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

(ii) the private sector in South Africa and

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

(c) (i) How is the budget spent

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

(ii) does the SANAC audit its books;

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

05 June 2018 - NW42

Maynier, Mr D to ask the Minister of Finance

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

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Reply:

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

(b) PricewaterhouseCoopers Inc.

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

(ii) Total Investigation fees: R494,202.69.

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

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

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

05 June 2018 - NW1436

Carter, Ms D to ask the Minister of Police

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

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Reply:

2016/2017: None

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

Please find here: Table

05 June 2018 - NW1446

Dreyer, Ms AM to ask the Minister of Police

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

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Reply:

Tembisa South

(b)(i) 1- 100 000 kms

(b)(ii) 100 001 – 200 000kms

(b)(iii) 200 001 -300 000kms

(b)(iv)over 300 000kms

Number of vehicles

Days out of working order

Number of vehicles

Days out of working order

Number of vehicles

c)Days out of working order

a) Number of vehicles

c)Days out of working order

BTX 916B

BTL 641B

BTM 439B

BVC 897B

BVC 882B

5 vehicles

1 day

BSX 045B

BSW 645B

BSW 866B

BSW 650B

BSW 648B

BSW 647B

BSZ 435B

BSZ 436B

BSZ 169B

BTB 525B

10 vehicles

1 day

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Data:

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

05 June 2018 - NW1435

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

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

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Reply:

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

Reply to question 1435 recommended

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

Reply to question 1435 approved

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

05 June 2018 - NW1369

Mhlongo, Mr P to ask the Minister of Police

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

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Reply:

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

Reply to question 1369 recommended

GENERAL

NATIONAL COMMISSIONER: SOUTH AFRICAN POLICE SERVICE

KJ SITOLE (SOEG)

Date:2018-05-23

Reply to question 1369 approved/not approved

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

Find here: Total SAPS (2018-04-30) PERSAP POL+PSA

05 June 2018 - NW1261

Mazzone, Ms NW to ask the Minister of Public Enterprises

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

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Reply:

According to the information received from Eskom

(1)

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

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

(2)

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

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

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

Table 1: Details of contracts with non-tied mines

No.	Name of the supplier (a)	Total Quantity in tons (c)	CSA start date (d)
1	Sudor Coal (Pty) Ltd – Halfgewonnen	20 960 000	2017/05/01
2	Silverlake Trading (Pty) Ltd – Uitgevalen	3 000 000	2017/05/01
3	Izimbiwa Handling Systems (Pty) Ltd - Doornrug	350 000	2017/05/01
4	Iyanga Mining (Pty) Ltd - Leeuport, Klipfontein & Mooifontein	480 000	2017/05/01
5	Keaton Mining (Pty) Ltd – Vanggatfontein	100 000	2017/06/01
6	African Exploration Mining and Finance Company - Chilwavhusiku	9 000 000	2017/09/01
7	Izimbiwa Coal (Pty) Ltd -Graspan (Previously Shanduka)	1 050 000	2017/06/01
8	Exxaro Coal Mpumalanga (Pty) Ltd – NBC	1 020 000	2017/07/01
		420 000
9	Cathoros Commodities (Pty) Ltd - Wescoal Processing Plant	120 000	2017/07/17
		280 000

No.	Name of the supplier (a)	Total Quantity in tons (c)	CSA start date (d)
10	Iyanga Mining (Pty) Ltd – Klipfontein	4 800 000	2017/08/01
11	African Exploration Mining and Finance Company - Mzimkhulu	29 800 000	2017/10/01
12	Tshedza Mining Resources (Pty) Ltd – Manungu	720 000	2017/09/01
13	Keaton Mining (Pty) Ltd – Vanggatfontein	200 000	2017/10/01
14	Stuart Coal (Pty) Ltd - East Block	1 200 000	2017/11/01
15	Overlooked Colliery (Pty) Ltd	504 000	2017/12/01
16	Rirhandzu Colliery (Pty) Ltd	790 000	2018/01/01
17	Ntshovelo Mining Resources (Pty) Ltd	550 000	2018/01/01
18	Liketh Investments (Pty) Ltd - KK Pit 5	750 000	2017/12/18
19	Cathoros Commodities (Pty) Ltd - Nndanganeni Colliery	450 000	2018/01/01
20	Exxaro Coal Mpumalanga (Pty) Ltd - NBC	780 000	2018/01/01
21	Hlagisa Mining (Pty) Ltd - Wildfontein	2 000 000	2018/03/01
22	Izimbiwa Coal (Pty) Ltd (previously Shanduka) - Graspan	3 600 000	2018/03/22
23	Wescoal Mining - Elandspruit	480 000	2018/04/01

(2)(b)

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

(3)

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

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

05 June 2018 - NW1356

Mbhele, Mr ZN to ask the Minister of Police

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

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Reply:

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

- Additional members of Cabinet must be protected.

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

- An Increase in major events and the related protection.

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

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

Reply, to question 1356 recommended

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

Reply to question 1356 approved

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

05 June 2018 - NW1234

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

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

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Reply:

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

(b) 2015/2016 - 1162.

2016/2017 - 1 369.

201712018 - 1 382.

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

Reply to question 1234 recommended

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

Reply to question 1234 approved

MINISTER OF POLICE
BH CELE, MP
Date

05 June 2018 - NW1477

Ross, Mr DC to ask the Minister of Police

(1) \Whether, with reference to the reply of the President, Mr CM Ramaphosa, to the debate on the Stale of the Nation Address on 22 February 2018 to Implement lifestyle audits, (a) he, (b) senior management service members in his department and/or (c) any of the heads of entities reporting to him have undergone a lifestyle audit In the past three financial years; if not, have any plans .been put in place to perform such audits; If so, in each case, what are the details of the (i) date of the lifestyle audit, (ii) name of the person undergoing the audit, (iii) name of the auditing firm conducting the audit and (v) outcome of the audit; (2) Whether he will furnish Mr D C Ross with copies of the lifestyle audit reports? NW1580E

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Reply:

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

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

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

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

Reply to question 1477 recommended

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

Reply to question 1477 approved/not approved

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

04 June 2018 - NW1447

Dreyer, Ms AM to ask the Minister of Police

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

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Reply:

( a)(b )(i)(il)(lli)(iv)( c)

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Mhlongo, Mr P to ask the Minister of Transport

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11 June 2018 - NW1419

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11 June 2018 - NW707

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11 June 2018 - NW1506

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Maynier, Mr D to ask the Minister of Finance

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11 June 2018 - NW452

Van Der Walt, Ms D to ask the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs

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11 June 2018 - NW1462

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11 June 2018 - NW1438

Mileham, Mr K to ask the Minister of Finance

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08 June 2018 - NW1797

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

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08 June 2018 - NW153

Mashabela, Ms N to ask the Minister of Public Enterprises

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08 June 2018 - NW1777

Waters, Mr M to ask the Minister of Home Affairs

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08 June 2018 - NW1768

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08 June 2018 - NW1837

King, Ms C to ask the Minister of State Security

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08 June 2018 - NW1472

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08 June 2018 - NW1631

Dreyer, Ms AM to ask the Minister of Home Affairs

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08 June 2018 - NW1281

Lekota, Mr M to ask the Minister of Public Enterprises

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08 June 2018 - NW80

Mazzone, Ms NW to ask the Minister of Public Enterprises

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07 June 2018 - NW1889

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

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07 June 2018 - NW1262

Mazzone, Ms NW to ask the Minister of Public Enterprises

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07 June 2018 - NW1729

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

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07 June 2018 - NW1840