Questions and Replies
24 May 2018 - NW1227
Van der Westhuizen, Mr AP to ask the Minister of Higher Education and Training
(1)What is the age analysis of the current debt owed to the SA Qualifications Authority (SAQA) by each government department and public entity; (2) what amounts, owed to SAQA by government departments and public entities, have been written off in the past five years; (3)(a) what steps will be taken to recover current and old debts and (b) what steps is she going to take to intervene and engage with her Cabinet colleagues in order to resolve any issues that may exist in this regard?
Reply:
The South African Qualifications Authority has provided the following responses to the questions posed.
1. The age analysis of debt owed to the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) by government departments and public entities are as follows:
2013/14 |
2014/15 |
2015/17 |
2016/17 |
2017/18 |
R 1 962 887.89 |
R 1 514 376.91 |
R 5 468 158.41 |
R 4 920 197.92 |
R 6 139 231.59 |
2. No amounts of debt in this regard have been written off over the past five years.
3. (a) SAQA commenced with a process to suspend verification services to clients that have outstanding debt for longer than 30 days. The emphasis is firstly on those clients that owe the entity the largest amounts with the longest outstanding period. This process will gradually be phased-in to include all outstanding debtors. The SAQA Debt Policy was also amended for implementation during the 2018/19 financial year, to allow for outstanding debt to be handed over to a collection agency.
(b) The steps taken by SAQA to recover the debt are satisfactory. The matter will be monitored and should a need for further intervention arise, additional measures will be considered.
23 May 2018 - NW909
Tshwaku, Mr M to ask the Minister of Basic Education
(a) What number of schools did not comply with the schools norms and standards for infrastructure set out by her department and (b) in each case, what (i) is the name and location of the school and (ii) are the reasons for non-compliance (aa) in the (aaa) 2014, (bbb) 2015, (ccc) 2016 and (ddd) 2017 academic years and (bb) since 1 January 2018?
Reply:
a) The table below indicates the number of schools which did not comply with the three year target for Norms and Standards.
PROVINCE |
Schools without Sanitation |
Schools without electricity |
Schools without Water |
Inappropriate material |
Eastern Cape |
25 |
105 |
0 |
205 |
Free State |
0 |
0 |
0 |
15 |
Gauteng |
0 |
0 |
0 |
26 |
KwaZulu-Natal |
0 |
115 |
0 |
3 |
Limpopo |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Mpumalanga |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
North West |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Northern Cape |
0 |
0 |
0 |
24 |
Western Cape |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Total |
25 |
220 |
0 |
273 |
- Eastern Cape still has twenty five (25) schools without sanitation. However, these are at different stages of implementation.
- All schools have been provided with some form of electricity, either through grid connection, solar, generator or other means of electricity provision. The sector is however, continuously affected by instances of theft and vandalism of solar panels and cables, which renders schools previously provided, to be without service; and
- There is still 273 schools built entirely of inappropriate materials and the Department is in the process of soliciting additional funding to address the backlogs.
(b) (i) List of schools is attached in Annexures A and B.
(ii) (aa), (aaa), (bbb), (ccc), (ddd), and (bb)
Reasons that led to delays and hence non-compliance with the targets set in the Norms and Standards for School Infrastructure are as follows:
- Procurement: There were delays in procurement of Implementing Agents;
- Rationalisation of schools: The key challenges for not meeting the targets are that some of the schools which have been identified are earmarked for school rationalisation as they either have a small number of learners or they are small and unviable. This process has had a delaying effect on the achievement of provision of basic services. The process of rationalisation of schools, involves closing and merging of small and unviable schools;
- Capacity: another challenge is the capacity of Implementing Agents, which results in delays for completing the projects;
- Land Issues: There are challenges in resolving land related issues (example: ownership, zoning) which are delaying the implementation of scheduled projects;
- Funding: There is lack of sufficient funding and the Department is currently soliciting additional funding to address these; and
- Final Accounts: Delays in final account and projects close-out challenges, where the projects are completed but the practical completion certificates are not yet issued to the Department.
23 May 2018 - NW963
Makeleni, Ms P to ask the Minister of Basic Education
With regard to projects completed as part of the Accelerated Schools Infrastructure Delivery Initiative (ASIDI), what is the total number of schools that (a) were built, (b) were provided with sanitation, (c) were connected to water, (d) were supplied with electricity and (e) had renovations undertaken to eliminate pit toilets in the (i) 2013-14, (ii) 2014-15, (iii) 2015-16, (iv) 2016-17 and (v) 2017-18 financial years?
Reply:
a) Total number of inappropriate structures that were built:
- 2013 - 14 financial year is 36;
- 2014 - 15 financial year is 59;
- 2015 - 16 financial year is 51;
- 2016 - 17 financial year is 16; and
- 2017 - 18 financial year is 23.
b) Total number of schools that were provided with sanitation:
- 2013 - 14 financial year is 77;
- 2014 - 15 financial year is 133;
- 2015 - 16 financial year is 21;
- 2016 - 17 financial year is 9; and
- 2017 - 18 financial year is 45.
c) Total number of schools that were provided with water:
- 2013 - 14 financial year is 61;
- 2014 - 15 financial year is 309;
- 2015 - 16 financial year is 81;
- 2016 - 17 financial year is 10; and
- 2017 - 18 financial year is 70.
d) Total number of schools supplied with electricity:
- 2013 - 14 financial year is 101;
- 2014 - 15 financial year is 39;
- 2015 - 16 financial year is 17;
- 2016 - 17 financial year 0; and
- 2017 - 18 financial year is 66.
e) The ASIDI programme only focused on providing sanitation facilities to schools that did not have any form of sanitation facilities. However, in the replacement of inappropriate structures, new sanitation facilities were provided which effectively replaced pit latrines. Further, in all schools provided with sanitation, pit latrines were replaced where they were in existence.
23 May 2018 - NW1347
Boshoff, Ms SH to ask the Minister of Basic Education
Has the SA Council of Educators requested access to the (a) Child Protection Register and/or (b) National Register for Sex Offenders for the purpose of vetting educators in the past two years; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
SACE RESPONSE
SACE wrote a letter to the Director General in the Department of Basic Education in 2017, to request assistance in engaging the Director Generals in the Departments of Social Development and Justice and Constitutional Development, with regard to accessing both the National Child Protection Register and the National Register of Sexual Offenses for purposes of determining fitness-to-practice prior to awarding the provisional or full registration status to the teachers.
This move was taken due to the limitations of access to the National Child Protection Register that only permits employers, concerned individuals, and designated child protection organisations to access this register. Similarly, the DBE DG would have facilitated the process of accessing the National Register of Sexual Offenses on behalf of SACE as well.
Subsequent to the request a joint meeting between the Department of Basic Education and Social Development and SACE was held to discuss access to the Child Protection Register. The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development was not available to attend due to competing priorities.
Progress has been made with regard to the National Child Protection Register in terms of developing a protocol and Memorandum of Understanding between these three institutions (SACE, DBE and DSD) so that SACE can access the register through the Department of Basic Education for purposes of assess to educators’ fitness-to-practice prior to confirming the professional registration status. This will also include an improved process of SACE submitting to the National Child Protection Register finalised educator misconduct cases that involve children under the age of 18 years.
Additionally, the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act now allows access to the National Register of Sexual Offenses, amongst others, by amongst others licensing authorities, a parallel process has been initiated by SACE. SACE has written directly to the DG in the Department of Justice requesting access to the National Registers.
23 May 2018 - NW1394
Tshwaku, Mr M to ask the Minister of Basic Education
What is the physical science teacher to pupil ratio at each (a) primary and (b) high/secondary school in the country?
Reply:
Physical Science is only offered at Grade 10-12 (secondary schools)
(a) and (b)
The Department of Basic Education does not collect or collate subject level information on teacher/pupil ratio. The Honourable member is requested to direct the question to the provinces as such detailed data resides with them.
23 May 2018 - NW1432
Matsepe, Mr CD to ask the Minister of Basic Education
(1)(a) Whether there were any incidents of physical assault that took place between any members of school governing bodies and teachers at primary schools in (a) Bela-Bela, (b) Modimolle and (c) Mookgophong; if so, what are the details in each case; (2) were the cases reported to the SA Police Service, if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details; (3) whether each school governing body member involved in the assault was removed as a member; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details
Reply:
It is the responsibility of the Head of Provincial Education Department as the employer in terms of section 3(1)(b) of the Employment of Educators Act 76 of 1998 to implement policies with regards to the Code of Conduct, safety measures at schools and also to enforce disciplinary codes and procedures against all employees employed at the provincial level.
The Honourable Member is requested to direct the question to the relevant province as such information may be in their possession.
23 May 2018 - NW1363
Dlamini, Mr MM to ask the Minister of Energy
(1) What are the names of the (a) directors and (b) shareholders of certain companies (details furnished)that were awarded contracts for the Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme; (2) whether the (a) directors and/or (b) shareholders of the specified companies who are serving in more than one company declared their involvement in multiple companies; if not, why not; if so, what steps did his department take to deal with conflicts of interest and collusion, particularly with regard to bid price and the fact that equivalent annual tariffs were used to determine price scoring in the awarding of contracts? (2) whether the (a) directors and/or (b) shareholders of the specified companies who are serving in more than one company declared their involvement in multiple companies; if not, why not; if so, what steps did his department take to deal with conflicts of interest and collusion, particularly with regard to bid price and the fact that equivalent annual tariffs were used to determine price scoring in the awarding of contracts? NW1465E
Reply:
1. (a) The directors of the four specified project companies at bid submission were, as per the table below. Please note that the tenure of directors of any company is not indefinite and the directors may change from time to time.
Company |
Directors |
Main Street (RF) (Pty) Ltd |
|
Ramizone (RF) (Pty) Ltd |
|
Amstilinx (RF) (Pty) Ltd |
|
Amstilite (RF) (Pty) Ltd |
|
b) The four specified project companies all have the same shareholding structure as the underlying projects were developed by the same developer who submitted multiple projects for evaluation. The shareholding structure for each of the specified companies at bid submission was as follows:
Company |
Shareholders |
Main Street (RF) (Pty) Ltd |
BTSA |
Ramizest (on behalf of the Letsatsi Trust) |
|
Friedshelf 1294 (on behalf of the relevant Local Community Trust) |
|
Ramizone (RF) (Pty) Ltd |
BTSA |
Ramizest (on behalf of the Letsatsi Trust) |
|
Friedshelf 1294 (on behalf of the relevant Local Community Trust) |
|
Amstilinx (RF) (Pty) Ltd |
BTSA |
Ramizest (on behalf of the Letsatsi Trust) |
|
Friedshelf 1294 (on behalf of the relevant Local Community Trust) |
|
Amstilite (RF) (Pty) Ltd |
BTSA |
Ramizest (on behalf of the Letsatsi Trust) |
|
Friedshelf 1294 (on behalf of the relevant Local Community Trust) |
23 May 2018 - NW800
America, Mr D to ask the Minister of Transport
(1)Whether the term of the current interim board of the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa has a specific date by which it will come to an end; if not, what legal provisions does his department rely on as a justification for the indefinite term for the interim board; if so, on what date will the term of the interim board end; (2) (a) what legal provisions did his department rely on when it appointed the interim board and (b) by what date will a full-time board be put in place?
Reply:
1. The Board of the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) is appointed with effect from 12 April 2018 for a period not exceeding 12 months.
2. (a) Section 24 of the Legal Succession to the South African Transport Service Act 9 0f 1989.
(b) The Board of Control of PRASA was appointed on 12 April 2018.
23 May 2018 - NW1465
Van Dalen, Mr P to ask the Minister of Energy
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 Mr P van Dalen with copies of the lifestyle audit reports?
Reply:
Neither the department nor its Entities have conducted lifestyle audits. The department and its Entities will implement any directive in this regard that is developed for the Public Service of the Republic.
23 May 2018 - NW1433
Matsepe, Mr CD to ask the Minister of Basic Education
With regard to the provision of sanitary towels to schools in (a) Thabazimbi, (b) Lephalale, (c) Bela-Bela, (d) Modimolle and (e) Mookgophong, (i) which schools are receiving stock and (ii) what (aa) number of learners in each school are benefitting from this initiative, (bb) are the time frames for monitoring the provision of the sanitary towels by her department and (cc) number of schools are in need of sanitary towels in the above areas?
Reply:
The Department of Basic Education (DBE) does not collect or collate this information. The Honourable Member is requested to direct the question to the relevant province as such information may be in their possession.
23 May 2018 - NW1364
Dlamini, Mr MM to ask the Minister of Energy
What (a) was the total amount that each company (details furnished) bid for and (b) services did they offer in their bid to provide energy for the Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme contracts?
Reply:
The bid prices offered by each company in ZAR/kWh 2014 Terms is as follows:
Project Company |
Tariff Offered ZAR/kWh 2014 Terms |
Main Street (RF) (Pty) Ltd |
R0.78 |
Ramizone (RF) (Pty) Ltd |
R0.79 |
Amstilinx (RF) (Pty) Ltd |
R0.73 |
Amstilite (RF) (Pty) Ltd |
R0.58 |
The services in the bid of each company to provide new generation capacity for the Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme is as follows:
Company |
Technology |
MW Capacity |
Main Street |
Solar PV |
40MW |
Ramizone |
Solar PV |
75MW |
Amstilinx |
Onshore Wind |
31.9MW |
Amstilite |
Onshore Wind |
117.72MW |
23 May 2018 - NW1325
Ross, Mr DC to ask the Minister of Finance
Whether, with regard to the National Treasury’s report on the State of Procurement spent in National and Provincial Departments for the 2017-18 financial year, a submission in terms of National Treasury’s Annual Performance report, he will furnish Mr D C Ross with copies in Excel format of the list of the names of persons who did not disclose their financial interest?
Reply:
Disclosure of financial interests is overseen by the Department of Public Service and Administration (DPSA) which will be best positioned to provide Mr D C Ross with a list of names of persons who did not disclose their financial interests.
23 May 2018 - NW1488
Ollis, Mr IM to ask the Minister of Tourism
(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 Mr I M Ollis with copies of the lifestyle audit reports?
Reply:
1. Implementation of lifestyle audits the past three financial years:
No, the Department and its entity (SAT) has not performed any lifestyle audits in the past three financial years.
If not, have any plans put in place to perform such audits:
No, the Department and its entity (SAT) has not developed any plans to conduct such audits in this financial year.
If so what is the detail? Not applicable
(i) Date of the lifestyle audit: Not applicable
(ii) Name of person undergoing the audit: Not applicable
(iii) Name of the audit firm: Not applicable
(iv) Outcome of the audit Not applicable
(2). Whether he will furnish Mr I M Ollis with copies of the lifestyle audit reports? Not Applicable.
23 May 2018 - NW829
Boshoff, Ms SH to ask the Minister of Basic Education
With reference to her reply to question 126 on 28 February 2018, what (a) is the name of each special school for the deaf in each province, (b) number of (i) learners are registered and (ii) appropriately trained educators teach at each specified school, (c) subjects are offered at each school and (d) is the highest Grade offered at each school?
Reply:
(a), (b)(i), (b)(ii), (c) and (d)
Table 1 indicates the number of learners in special schools for the deaf and subjects offered. Please note that there are schools that did not upload learner enrolment or subjects offered.
Note 1: * indicates schools with no subject.
Note 2: # indicates schools with no learners.
Table 1: List of Special Schools for the Deaf, by province, learner numbers, educators trained, subjects offered and highest Grade, in 2017
Province |
EMIS Number |
(a) Institution Name |
(b)(i) Number of learners |
(b)(ii) Number of Educators Appropriately Trained |
(c) Subjects offered |
(d) Last Grade offered |
*WC |
105309608 |
MARY KIHN SCHOOL |
76 |
7 |
Gr7 |
|
WC |
105314633 |
DOMINIKAANSE SKOOL VIR DOWES |
233 |
8 |
Computer Applications Technology, Consumer Studies, Design, English First Additional Language, Life Orientation, Mathematical Literacy, Tourism |
Gr 12 |
*WC |
106000108 |
NOLUTHANDO SCH. FOR THE DEAF |
302 |
9 |
|
Gr 9 |
WC |
130315604 |
DE LA BAT-SKOOL |
211 |
8 |
Afrikaans First Additional Language, Computer Applications Technology, Consumer Studies, Design, Engineering Graphics and Design, English First Additional Language, English Second Additional Language, Life Orientation, Life Sciences, Mathematical Literacy, Visual Arts |
Gr 12 |
WC |
130334626 |
NUWE HOOP-SENTRUM |
347 |
5 |
Accounting, Afrikaans First Additional Language, Business Afrikaans, Business English, Business Practice, Computer Application Technology, Computer Practice and Typing Techniques, Consumer Studies, Engineering Graphics and Design, Engineering Science, English Second Additional Language, Hotel keeping and Catering, Life Orientation, Mathematical Literacy, Mathematics N1, Mathematics N2, Metalwork, Small Business Management and Entrepreneurship, Woodwork |
Gr 9 |
EC |
200100648 |
REUBIN BIRIN SCHOOL |
117 |
10 |
Accounting, Arts and Culture, Computer Applications Technology, Economic Management Sciences, English First Additional Language, Hospitality Studies, Life Orientation, Life Skills, Mathematical Literacy, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, Natural Sciences and Technology, Social Sciences, Technology |
Gr 10 |
EC |
200200819 |
ST THOMAS |
239 |
11 |
|
Gr 12 |
EC |
200401369 |
EFATA SCHOOL |
336 |
13 |
Arts and Culture, Business Studies, Civil Technology, Economic Management Sciences, Engineering Graphics and Design, English First Additional Language, English Home Language, History, Life Orientation, Life Skills, Mathematical Literacy, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, Natural Sciences and Technology, Social Sciences, Technology, Tourism |
Gr 12 |
EC |
200501449 |
SIVE SCHOOL |
156 |
14 |
Arts and Culture, Economic Management Sciences, English First Additional Language, English Home Language, Life Orientation, Life Skills, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, Social Sciences, Technology |
Gr 9 |
NC |
300010705 |
RE TLAMELENG SPECIAL SCHOOL |
156 |
15 |
Arts and Culture, Business Studies, Civil Technology, Computer Applications Technology, Economic Management Sciences, Economics, English First Additional Language, English Home Language, Life Orientation, Life Skills, Mathematical Literacy, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, Natural Sciences and Technology, Setswana Home Language, Social Sciences, Technology, Tourism |
Gr 12 |
FS |
443907315 |
BARTIMEA SPEC |
345 |
28 |
Accounting, Afrikaans Second Additional Language, Afrikaans First Additional Language, Business Studies, Computer Applications Technology, Consumer Studies, Economic Management Sciences, Economics, English First Additional Language, English Home Language, History, Life Orientation, Life Skills, Mathematical Literacy, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, Natural Sciences and Technology, Sesotho Home Language, Setswana Home Language, Social Sciences, Technology, Visual Arts |
Gr 12 |
FS |
445109060 |
THIBOLOHA SPEC |
354 |
17 |
Arts and Culture, Business Studies, Computer Applications Technology, Economic Management Sciences, Economics, English First Additional Language, History, Hospitality Studies, Life Orientation, Life Skills, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, Natural Sciences and Technology, Sesotho Home Language, Social Sciences, Technology, Visual Arts |
Gr 12 |
KZN |
500125467 |
DURBAN SCHOOL FOR HEARING IMPAIRED |
225 |
8 |
Economic Management Sciences, English First Additional Language, Life Orientation, Life Skills, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, Natural Sciences and Technology, Social Sciences, Technology |
Gr 9 |
KZN |
500145632 |
FULTON SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF |
109 |
8 |
Arts and Culture, Computer Applications Technology, Consumer Studies, Design, Economic Management Sciences, Engineering Graphics and Design, English First Additional Language, Life Orientation, Life Skills, Mathematical Literacy, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, Natural Sciences and Technology, Social Sciences, Technology, Visual Arts |
Gr 12 |
KZN |
500162282 |
INDALENI SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF |
195 |
8 |
Arts and Culture, Economic Management Sciences, English First Additional Language, Life Orientation, Life Skills, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, Natural Sciences and Technology, Social Sciences, Technology |
Gr 9 |
*KZN |
500164576 |
INKANYEZI TRAINING CENTRE |
435 |
6 |
|
Gr 9 |
*KZN |
500183853 |
KWATHINTWA SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF |
362 |
9 |
|
Gr 12 |
KZN |
500183890 |
KWAVULINDLEBE SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF |
67 |
8 |
Economic Management Sciences, English First Additional Language, Life Orientation, Life Skills, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, Natural Sciences and Technology, Social Sciences, Technology |
Gr 7 |
KZN |
500190883 |
BUMBISIZWE SPECIAL |
206 |
6 |
Arts and Culture, Economic Management Sciences, English First Additional Language, IsiZulu Home Language, Life Orientation, Life Skills, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, Natural Sciences and Technology, Social Sciences, Technology |
Gr 7 |
KZN |
500276131 |
ST MARTIN DE PORRES COMPREHENSIVE |
405 |
Arts and Culture, Business Studies, Computer Applications Technology, Consumer Studies, Economic Management Sciences, English First Additional Language, Life Orientation, Life Skills, Mathematical Literacy, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, Natural Sciences and Technology, Religion Studies, Social Sciences, Technology, Tourism |
Gr 12 |
|
KZN |
500290783 |
V N NAIK SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF |
255 |
8 |
Arts and Culture, Business Studies, Computer Applications Technology, Consumer Studies, Dramatic Arts, Economic Management Sciences, English First Additional Language, Hospitality Studies, Life Orientation, Life Skills, Mathematical Literacy, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, Natural Sciences and Technology, Social Sciences , Technology, Visual Arts |
Gr 12 |
KZN |
500293484 |
VULEKA SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF |
338 |
14 |
Arts and Culture, Computer Applications Technology, Consumer Studies, Dramatic Arts, Economic Management Sciences, Geography, Life Orientation, Life Sciences, Life Skills, Mathematical Literacy, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, Natural Sciences and Technology, Social Sciences, Technology, Visual Arts |
Gr 12 |
KZN |
500304658 |
INKAYISO SCHOOL FOR LSEN |
383 |
4 |
Afrikaans First Additional Language, Afrikaans Home Language, English First Additional Language, English Home Language, IsiZulu Home Language, Life Orientation, Life Skills, Mathematics ,Natural Sciences, Natural Sciences and Technology |
Gr 6 |
NW |
600102377 |
KUTLWANONG |
264 |
33 |
Arts and Culture, Economic Management Sciences, English First Additional Language, Life Orientation, Life Skills, Mathematics, Natural Sciences ,Social Sciences, Technology |
Gr 10 |
NW |
600102380 |
NORTH WEST SECONDARY |
86 |
5 |
Accounting, Arts and Culture, Business Studies, Computer Applications Technology, Economic Management Sciences, English First Additional Language, English Second Additional Language, Hospitality Studies, Life Orientation, Life Sciences, Life Skills, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, Social Sciences, Technology |
Gr 10 |
GP |
700110254 |
M.C. KHARBAI SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF |
413 |
17 |
Arts and Culture, Business Studies, Computer Applications Technology, Economic Management Sciences, Economics, English First Additional Language, Life Orientation, Life Skills, Mathematical Literacy, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, Natural Sciences and Technology, Social Sciences, Technology, Tourism |
Gr 10 |
GP |
700231456 |
TRANSORANJE-SKOOL VIR DOWES |
200 |
14 |
Economic Management Sciences, English First Additional Language, Life Orientation, Life Skills, Mathematics, Natural Sciences and Technology, SiSwati Home Language, Afrikaans First Additional Language |
Gr 12 |
GP |
700240648 |
DOMINICAN SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF |
365 |
25 |
Agricultural Sciences, Arts and Culture, Economic Management Sciences, English First Additional Language, English Home Language, Hospitality Studies, Life Orientation, Life Skills, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, Natural Sciences and Technology, Religion Studies, Social Sciences, Technology |
Gr 11 |
GP |
700240689 |
FILADELFIA |
525 |
8 |
Accounting, Afrikaans First Additional Language, Arts and Culture, Business Studies, Computer Applications Technology, Consumer Studies, Economic Management Sciences, Economics, Electrical Technology, Engineering Graphics and Design, English First Additional Language, English Home Language, History, IsiXhosa Home Language, IsiZulu Home Language, Life Orientation , Life Sciences, Mathematical Literacy, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, Physical Sciences, Sepedi Home Language, Sesotho Home Language, Setswana Home Language, SiSwati Home Language, Technology, Tourism, Tshivenda Home Language, Visual Arts, Xitsonga Home Language |
Gr 12 |
*#GP |
700151654 |
ST VINCENT |
|
10 |
|
|
GP |
700251900 |
SIZWILE SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF |
334 |
Arts and Culture, Computer Applications Technology, Economic Management Sciences, Engineering Graphics and Design, English First Additional Language, English Home Language, Hospitality Studies, Life Orientation, Life Skills, Mathematical Literacy, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, Natural Sciences and Technology, Social Sciences, Technology, Tourism |
Gr 12 |
|
*GP |
700341560 |
EKURHULENI SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF |
299 |
18 |
|
Gr 9 |
*#MP |
800028829 |
KAMAGUGU |
|
4 |
|
Gr7 |
*#MP |
800021121 |
SILINDOKUHLE |
|
6 |
|
Gr7 |
*#MP |
800029355 |
WOLVENKOP |
|
3 |
|
Gr3 |
*#MP |
800001743 |
BUKHOSIBETFU |
|
6 |
|
Gr8 |
*MP |
800012740 |
MARIETJIE SKOOL |
296 |
2 |
|
Gr 5 |
LP |
915531221 |
YINGISANI PRIMARY |
180 |
10 |
Arts and Culture, English First Additional Language, Life Orientation, Life Skills, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, Natural Sciences and Technology, Social Sciences, Technology |
Gr 7 |
LP |
922223479 |
SETOTOLWANE SECONDARY |
328 |
17 |
Accounting, Business Studies, Computer Applications Technology, Consumer Studies, Economic Management Sciences, Economics, English First Additional Language, Geography, History, Life Orientation, Life Sciences, Life Skills, Mathematical Literacy, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, Natural Sciences and Technology, Sepedi Home Language, Social Sciences, Technology, Tourism, Xitsonga Home Language |
Gr 12 |
LP |
924651781 |
BOSELE SCHOOL |
325 |
16 |
Arts and Culture, Economic Management Sciences , English First Additional Language, Life Orientation, Life Skills, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, Natural Sciences and Technology, Sepedi Home Language, Social Sciences, Technology, Tshivenda Home Language, Tshivenda Home Language |
Gr 7 |
LP |
930320346 |
TSHILIDZINI SCHOOL |
377 |
9 |
Arts and Culture, Economic Management Sciences, English First Additional Language , Life Orientation, Life Skills, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, Natural Sciences and Technology, Social Sciences, Technology |
Gr 7 |
*LP |
991103202 |
SEDIBENG |
89 |
4 |
|
Gr 7 |
#KZN |
500448810 |
KHULANI SPECIAL SCHOOL (2017) |
|
Arts and Culture , English First Additional Language, IsiZulu First Additional Language, IsiZulu Home Language, Life Orientation, Life Skills, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, Natural Sciences and Technology, Social Sciences, Technology |
Gr 7 |
Source: 2017 LURITS
23 May 2018 - NW139
Mashabela, Ms N to ask the Minister of Public Enterprises
(1) How many officials and/or employees in her department were granted permission to have businesses and/or to conduct business dealings in the past three financial years; (2) Are any of the officials and/or employees that have permission to have businesses and/or to conduct business, doing business with the Government; if so, (a) what was the purpose of each business transaction, (b) when did each business transaction occur and (c) what was the value of each business transaction?
Reply:
(1). Six (6) officials were granted permission.
2. Yes, one official did business with two state owned enterprises during the 2014 / 2015 financial year.
(a). Provision of stationary (Transnet Freight Rail) and provision of a transport service to Alexkor.
(b). During the 2014/2015 Financial Year.
(c). Transnet Freight Rail, R 5 988.42
Alexkor R 17 995.63
The permission to conduct business with or outside of government for all individuals has expired.
23 May 2018 - NW1005
Tshwaku, Mr M to ask the Minister of Basic Education
What is the (a) total number and (ii) type of schools that the Government must build to eradicate the school infrastructure backlog in each province and (b) total amount of funding that is required to eradicate the backlog?
Reply:
a) A total backlog of 273 schools built entirely out of inappropriate materials.
PROVINCE |
PRIMARY SCHOOL |
SECONDARY SCHOOL |
Eastern Cape |
126 |
79 |
Free State |
12 |
3 |
Gauteng |
23 |
3 |
KwaZulu -Natal |
3 |
0 |
Limpopo |
0 |
0 |
Mpumalanga |
0 |
0 |
North West |
0 |
0 |
Northern Cape |
23 |
1 |
Western Cape |
0 |
0 |
Total |
187 |
86 |
b) An estimated total of R 11.3 billion is required to eradicate the backlog.
23 May 2018 - NW1396
Ketabahle, Ms V to ask the Minister of Basic Education
What is the Information Technology teacher to pupil ratio at each (a) primary and (b) high/secondary school in the country?
Reply:
(a) and (b)
The Department of Basic Education does not collect or collate subject level information on teacher/pupil ratio. The Honourable member is requested to direct the question to the provinces as such data resides with them.
23 May 2018 - NW1014
Mhlongo, Mr P to ask the Minister of Basic Education
What is the total (a) number of special (i) primary and (ii) high schools that government must still build to eradicate school infrastructure and (b) amount is required to eradicate the school infrastructure backlog?
Reply:
(a) i), (ii) and (iii)
The table below indicates the demand per province for special schools to accommodate the 418 306 learners (with 300 learners per school) who are not accounted for in school enrolment figures.
Province |
Special Primary |
Special Secondary |
Total |
EC |
244 |
63 |
307 |
FS |
54 |
15 |
69 |
GP |
124 |
31 |
155 |
KZN |
270 |
69 |
339 |
LP |
164 |
43 |
207 |
MP |
79 |
20 |
99 |
NC |
24 |
6 |
30 |
NW |
66 |
17 |
83 |
WC |
72 |
19 |
91 |
Total |
1 097 |
283 |
1 380 |
b) The financial allocation is not yet confirmed.
23 May 2018 - NW160
Shivambu, Mr F to ask the Minister of Finance
Whether the Government regulates transactions that involve foreign entities; if so, (a) what are the relevant details of the process, (b) which state entities are involved in the process and (c) what documentation is required to carry out such transactions?
Reply:
a) No, the Government does not generally regulate transactions that involve any entity, be it foreign or domestic, public or private. Aside from been very difficult (if not impossible) to do for any country or regulator, it is not clear what problem the Honourable Member wants Government to deal with, and therefore to regulate.
b) There are some sectors that may be regulated (e.g. financial or mining sector, but such regulating does not generally involve overseeing every transaction for any regulated entity, not even for an organ of state. Indeed, the audit process only focuses on a sample of transactions when auditing the financial statements of any entity – the audit process also relies on internal control systems to prevent wrongdoing. To the extent that there is any wrongdoing with regard to any specific transaction, the regulator will act when such transaction is identified.
c) If the problem that the Honourable Member is concerned about relates to illicit financial flows, then there are number of measures that are in place, either through the SARS (eg to deal with transfer pricing), the Financial Intelligence Centre to assess suspicious transactions, or the South African Reserve Bank when overseeing regulations in terms of the laws like the Currency and Exchange Act, 1933. Such measures apply to all companies, irrespective of whether they are domestic or foreign, public or private. To the extent that there is criminal wrongdoing, such activities are reported to the relevant criminal justice authorities like SAPS and NPA. In this regard, it should be noted that we have to be mindful that regulatory or enforcement activities do not cause undue delay for trade and economic activities, nor impose significant costs, as South Africa needs to remain competitive if it wants to attract investments and grow the economy more rapidly to create jobs and deal with problems of poverty and inequality.
23 May 2018 - NW1244
Esau, Mr S to ask the Minister of Defence and Military Veterans
(1)What are the full details of the records of the special defence account of assets and stock at contractors under the control of Armscor in terms of the service level agreement between Armscor and the Department of Defence for the past four financial years, specifically reflecting stock figures as at 31 March in each specified year; (2) what are the full details of the records of audits conducted on assets and stock for the past four financial years; (3) whether all assets and stock at contractors have been (a) accounted for and (b) verified by Armscor (i) in the past three financial years and (ii) since 1 April 2018?
Reply:
Audited and verified assets with the following values were kept at contractors premises during the past four years:
2017/2018 = R 560,422,824.85
2016/2017 = R 563,172,391.85
2015/2016 = R 518,504,815.31
2014/2015 = R 509,181,571.60
Tangible and re-usable items are mainly the following:
a) Research and development items
b) Manufacturing equipment
c) Test and evaluation equipment
d) Maintenance equipment and tooling
e) Vehicles and moving equipment
f) Office equipment
g) Computer equipment
h) All demonstration and development models that are not intended for destruction during tests.
In addition to the above, with respect to stock, Inspection /Release/Acceptance Certificates are issued by Armscor Quality Assurance Representatives following successful inspection of each stock or item presented for acceptance. The certificates issued by the Armscor Quality Assurance Representatives clearly illustrate the delivery address of the items accepted, and which are retained at contractor premises.
QUESTION 2
What are the full details of the records of audits conducted on assets and stock for the past four financial years;
RESPONSE
Assets are physically verified by Armscor verification officers on an annual basis, and reports in this regard are published.
The process of verification of assets was audited by Armscor’s Internal Audit Division during 2016/17, and action plans relating to the recommendations for the improvement of the verification process are in the process of being executed.
QUESTION 3
Whether all assets and stock at contractors have been (a) accounted for and (b) verified by Armscor (i) in the past three financial years and (ii) since 1 April 2018?
RESPONSE
a) Assets and Stock at Contractors are all accounted for:
b) Every financial year, Armscor Assets Verification Officers conduct physical verification audits on all the Assets at Contractors. The process of verification of assets and stock at contractors for the 2018/19 financial year commended on 1 April 2018, and will be completed by 31 March 2019.
23 May 2018 - NW1006
Tshwaku, Mr M to ask the Minister of Basic Education
What is the (a) total number and (b) type of schools that government must build to accommodate future learners in each province and (b) total amount of funding that is required to accommodate the learners?
Reply:
a) Accommodation for learners is determined by learner enrolment, which determines the need for new schools or additional classrooms. The table below indicates the number of new schools that are planned to be provided over the MTEF period to address increased enrolments:
PED |
Primary-Secondary |
Special |
Primary-Secondary |
Special |
Primary-Secondary |
Special |
EC |
4 |
0 |
3 |
0 |
3 |
0 |
FS |
7 |
0 |
4 |
0 |
4 |
0 |
GP |
11 |
2 |
11 |
2 |
16 |
2 |
KZN |
9 |
0 |
8 |
0 |
8 |
0 |
LP |
1 |
3 |
4 |
0 |
1 |
3 |
MP |
2 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
NC |
2 |
0 |
4 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
NW |
12 |
1 |
8 |
0 |
8 |
2 |
WC |
6 |
1 |
6 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
Total |
54 |
7 |
49 |
2 |
43 |
7 |
b) The financial allocation is yet to be confirmed.
23 May 2018 - NW1395
Tshwaku, Mr M to ask the Minister of Basic Education
What is the mathematics teacher to pupil ratio at each (a) primary and (b) high/secondary school in the country?
Reply:
(a) and (b)
The Department of Basic Education does not collect or collate subject level information on teacher/pupil ratio. The Honourable member is requested to direct the question to the provinces as such data resides with them.
23 May 2018 - NW142
Moteka, Mr PG to ask the Minister of Finance
Whether (a) he or (b) the Deputy Minister made use of a chartered private jet during the period 1 January 2013 up to the latest specified date for which information is available; if so, what (i) were the reasons for using a chartered private jet, (ii) was the travel route in each case and (iii) did the use of the jet cost the National Treasury in each case?
Reply:
a) Yes
(i) The World Economic Forum (WEF) on Africa meeting was held in Abuja, Nigeria from 7 - 9 May 2014. The first day of the WEF on Africa meetings fell on the same day as the South Africa’s National Elections, 7 May 2014. Ministers were required to be present at their voting stations on the 7th May and there were no commercial airlines that could accommodate the time scheduling of the delegations especially considering that the WEF meetings had already started. Therefore it was proposed that the delegations from the three departments attending the WEF, namely National Treasury; Department of Trade and Industry; and Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs; equally divide the total cost of R807 326.00 for a charter, between the departments.
(ii) Lanseria to Abuja and return to Lanseria.
(ii)Yes, R269 108.66, of the total cost of R807 326.00 was equally divided between the three departments.
(b) No
(i)(ii)(iii) Not applicable
22 May 2018 - NW1359
Dreyer, Ms AM to ask the Minister of Home Affairs
(1)With reference to the reply to question 105 on 27 February 2018, what number of foreign nationals (a) whose visas had expired and (b) who had entered the country illegally were found by the Inspectorate Unit of the department in 2016; (2) what number of the 731 people working for the inspectorate are (a) desk bound and (b) actively looking for foreign nationals whose visas have expired?
Reply:
(1)(a-b) A total of 23004 foreign nationals were found by Inspectorate to be illegal in the country during financial year 2016/17and were deported to their country of origin. A more in depth analysis would need to be undertaken to determine how many of these deportees had expired visas and those who entered illegally.
(2)(a-b) All 731 Inspectorate officials in the country conduct duties that require them to actively detect foreign nationals who are in South Africa illegally as well as conduct investigation to any contraventions of departmental legislations. They are therefore not an office bound unit except for when they complete case files attached to their duties.
22 May 2018 - NW1082
Mhlongo, Mr P to ask the Minister of Defence and Military Veterans
(1)Whether, with reference to her reply to question 579 on 10 April 2018, the anonymous collective complaint was against a certain person (name furnished); if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the details of the complaint; (2) what are the details of the complaint regarding (a) unhealthy working environment, (b) victimisation and (c) poor working relations within the internal audit division of her department?
Reply:
1. Yes, the complaint was against the Chief Audit Executive (CAE)
2. These allegations currently form the basis of a labour dispute and as such will not be discussed until the matter has been finalized.
22 May 2018 - NW1143
Hoosen, Mr MH to ask the Minister of Home Affairs
(1)Have certain persons (names and details furnished) been granted citizenship by his department; if so (a) in which year were they granted citizenship, (b) what number of years have they been in the country before being granted citizenship and (c) what were the motivating reasons for the department to grant them citizenship; (2) were there any appeals which were escalated to the Ministry for approval; if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
(1) Imraan Butt:
Yes, under section 5(5)(a) of the South African Citizenship Act 88 of 1995.
Imaan Butt [maiden surname: Gqwetha]:
No, she is a South African citizen.
The rest of the responses relates to Imraan Butt:
a) 3 March 2005
b) He had been in the country for 3 years and 10 months. He has also been in possession of a Permanent Resident Permit for 1 year, 4 months and 13 days.
c) Mr Butt’s citizenship was granted prematurely through miscalculation by Ferreirasdorp Office in 2006. This resulted in the erroneous issuance of the naturalisation certificate. The Department noticed that various applications from Ferreirasdorp Office were not compliant with regulations and an investigation unfolded in this regard. The office manager resigned hereafter and the office was closed due to maladministration issues.
As a result of this situation, a legal opinion was sought. The legal opinion was that all applicants who had been granted citizenship without meeting the requirements but who then qualified, provided there was no fraud or other unlawful behavior on the part of the applicants in applying for naturalisation. No fraud could be proved, hence the naturalisation status quo should be maintained and deprivation should not be processed.
2. No, there was no appeal escalated to the Ministry.
22 May 2018 - NW1303
Mkhaliphi, Ms HO to ask the Minister of Home Affairs
(a) What is the total number of instances that his department issued a South African passport on the same day the application was made for a non-governmental official in the past five years and (b) what was the urgency for issuing the passport in each instance?
Reply:
a) 144
b) The department through its Front Offices receives passport applications and urgent issuance requests as citizens submit their applications. There are a number of reasons advanced by various citizens who seek urgent assistance by the department. However, there is no recording of these requests which details the reasons for these outcries. Generally, the following examples can be indicated as reasons for urgent requests:
- While the citizen was processing his or her travel with the airline and Immigration Services at the airport he or she was told you need to have more than two pages left on the passport in order to travel with a passport.
- A citizen only realised in the morning of travel that the passport was missing.
- A citizen only realised in the morning of travel that the passport has been erroneously cancelled on the system while valid for another few years.
- A citizen lost his or her passport a night before or on the day of travel. A citizen is a business person who is involved in international engagements and has a trip to undertake but cannot find or has misplaced the passport.
- A citizen has just received an emergency that involves a relative who needs support or to be brought back from outside the borders of the Republic.
Amongst the greater concerns from citizens on issues raised as demand for immediate travel, is financial commitments as well as financial loss implications should they fail to travel under the circumstances.
22 May 2018 - NW519
Van Dyk, Ms V to ask the Minister of Public Enterprises
(1) Whether, with reference to the reply to question 4012 on 02 January 2017, he is aware that Environmental Management Programme Report of Alexkor expressly forbids the building of seawalls in the manner that is currently being used extensively along the Namaqualand coastline; (2) whether he will launch an investigation into the cofferdam mining method used by Alexkor in Namaqualand that has environmental consequences for the local fishermen and diamond divers; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
Response is based on information received from Alexkor.
ALEXKOR SOC LIMITED
(1) |
The Department notes that the approved EMPR was based on the utilisation of sand material as opposed excavated material to construct the coffer dams. In 2013 Department of Environment and Nature Conversation gave Alexkor permission to continue with the coffer dam operations whilst the application of Section 24 (g) of NEMA Act 107 of 1998 is being assessed. Subsequently Alexkor was required to revise the EMPR and this was submitted to the Northern Cape Mineral Resources (Regional Offices) on 4 May 2018. |
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(2) |
The Department noted the concerns raised with regards to the coffer dam operation at the Alexander Bay operations. The Department has commissioned an investigation into the legality of the operations to determine whether the processes followed in assessing and evaluating the likelihood of environmental impacts on socio economic, community and marine life, were considered. The Department intends to conclude the investigation during the 2018/19 financial year. |
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22 May 2018 - NW1142
Hoosen, Mr MH to ask the Minister of Home Affairs
Has the Independent Electoral Commission awarded any tenders or contracts to a certain company (details furnished) in the past five financial years; if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
According to IEC:
The Electoral Commission has not awarded any tenders or contracts to Mchunu, Mashinini and Associates during the past five financial years.
22 May 2018 - NW1357
Waters, Mr M to ask the Minister of Home Affairs
With regard to the presentation by the Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) to the Portfolio Committee on Home Affairs on 27 February 2017, what (a) are the reasons that the Mpumalanga province number of special votes for the 2016 Local Government Election was considerably higher than that of the other eight provinces, (b) additional resources were allocated to Mpumalanga for the home visits for special votes and (c) number of home visits were not conducted due to lack of staff?
Reply:
The Electoral Commission responded as follows:
a) Section 55 of the Local Government: Municipal Electoral Act 27 of 2000 provides that a voter who is unable to cast his or her vote on voting day at the voting station in the voting district where he or she is registered may apply to cast a special vote within that voting district prior to voting day by applying for a special vote in the prescribed manner, which includes submitting a paper application form to the municipal office of the Electoral Commission, applying electronically via the on-line special vote system, or via SMS (for voting station special votes only, but not home visits).
Importantly, no reasons are required to be furnished by a special vote applicant when applying for a special vote at the voting station. In the case of home visits the applicant needs to be a voter who cannot travel to the voting station owing to physical infirmity or disability.
In the 2016 Local Government Elections (LGE 2016) in Mpumalanga, 86% (174 336) of the total of 202 646 approved special votes were voting station special votes; 14% (28 310) were home visits – compared with the national average of 44% being home visits and 56% being voting station special votes. Evidently, in Mpumalanga the vast majority of special vote applications were for voting station special votes, rather than home visits.
In accordance with the legislation, the Commission does not require special vote applicants to provide a reason when applying for a special vote. The Commission has thus not collected evidence with which to analyse the relatively high number of special votes in Mpumalanga in LGE 2016.
b) 2 409 additional voting officials were added to the initial allocation of 5 326 to cater for the approved special votes at voting stations and home visits in Mpumalanga in LGE 2016.
c) Adequate voting officials were allocated in Mpumalanga in LGE 2016 to ensure that all approved special votes were conducted within the timeframe specified in the election timetable.
22 May 2018 - NW1246
Matsepe, Mr CD to ask the Minister of Defence and Military Veterans
In view of reports that the United Nations via the Organisation Stabilisation Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) is considering to withdraw the Rooivalk helicopters due to the high costs to the United Nations, what are the (a) detailed costs of the Rooivalk Helicopter Unit in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, (b) relevant details of the prices and/or costs that have been charged to the United Nations for refunds, (c) costs of the comparative Ukrainian MI-24 with which the United Nations wants to replace the Rooivalk helicopter and (d) associated risks to South African soldiers which form part of the Force Intervention Brigade soldiers if the Rooivalk helicopters are replaced by MI-24 helicopters?
Reply:
a) Total cost of Rooivalk Helicopter unit in the Democratic Republic of Congo for financial year 2017/18 is: R122 316 383.04
Flying Cost per year = R104 927 400
Rockets for training per year = R8 165 783.04
Fuel cost per year = R9 223 200.00
Total Cost R122 316 383.04
b) The details of statements forwarded to the United Nations for reimbursement for the Rooivalk Helicopter Unit are:
Letter of Assist 2013-076 (from 01 November 2013 to 30 October 2014)
Flying Hours: R128, 746,200.00
Ammunition: R11, 360,283.55
Paint (White): R965, 412.00
Total: R141, 071,895.55
Letter of Assist 2014-062 (from 31 October 2014 to 30 October 2016)
Flying Hours: R296, 415,360.00
Ammunition: R130, 942,961.20
Total: R427, 358,321.20
c) The agreement between the United Nations and Ukraine to employ the MI-24 helicopter is a legal agreement and a third party such as the Republic of South Africa is not privy to the contents of the costs contained in the agreement.
d) The Rooivalk helicopters are a resource that is dedicated for employment by the Force Intervention Brigade. Should the helicopter be withdrawn, the ability to employ Combat Air Support will no longer be directly available to South African Forces. The Rooivalk helicopter is armoured and can withstand light weapons fire and is utilised to gather intelligence by making use of its sensors. The helicopter is able to interdict targets with a high rate of fire in dense jungle terrain that ground forces are unable to reach.
The Rooivalk helicopter is a force multiplier to the Force Intervention Brigade and the risks associated are: reduced intelligence gathering capability, reduced fire power and the absence of an air interdiction capability will seriously reduce the combat potential of South African Forces to stabilise conflict affected areas in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Should the helicopter be withdrawn, the Force Intervention Brigade’s morale and confidence will be impacted on negatively.
22 May 2018 - NW1360
Dreyer, Ms AM to ask the Minister of Home Affairs
What number of foreign nationals (a) entered South Africa in 2017 on (i) visitor visas and/or (ii) holiday visas, (b) departed on or before the date on which their visas expired and (c) of each nationality (i) did not depart and (ii) applied for asylum?
Reply:
(a)(i-ii) 15,083,238 total recorded movements for traveller arrivals in 2017 on visitor’s visas for holiday purposes.
(b) 16,181,312 total recorded movements for traveller departures in 2017. The difference between arrivals and departures could arise as a carryover of movements from 2016.
(c)(i) The top five nationalities whose movements indicate they have not yet departed the RSA are:
1. Zimbabwe: 227 365
2. Malawi: 66 742
3. Mozambique: 47 031
4. Lesotho: 38670
5. Swaziland: 4 549
(c)(ii) 24,174 applications for asylum were received in the 2017 calendar year.
22 May 2018 - NW1069
Mkhaliphi, Ms HO to ask the Minister of Home Affairs
(1)What are the details of the permits of employees of a certain company (name furnished) hired by SA Airways, (2) do the specified permits allow the employees of the company to work in the country; if not, what legal action will his department take against the employees?
Reply:
The Visa Adjudication System (VAS) is not designed to keep statistics according to company names. The system keeps records of applicants’ details in a unique identification code, commonly known as a reference number. Only through these details would the Department be in a position to retrieve the original application and explain each decision.
22 May 2018 - NW1361
Dreyer, Ms AM to ask the Minister of Home Affairs
With regard to the court order that has been issued regarding surrogacy, which ordered that the names of the parents of a child should be stated, what is the process for registering the parents as stipulated in the court order for (a) same gender parents and (b) heterosexual parents?
Reply:
(a) Same gender parents
The birth of the child from same gender parents shall be registered in terms of the Birth and Death Registration Act (1992). The same gender parents shall upon registration of their child provide proof of birth with details of the child and that of the same gender parents. Upon registering the child, a birth certificate shall be issued bearing details of the child, parent A and Parent B.
(b) Heterosexual parents
The birth of the child from heterosexual parents shall be registered in terms of the Birth and Death Registration Act (1992). The heterosexual parents shall upon registration of their child provide proof of birth with details of the child and that of the heterosexual parents. Upon registering the child, a birth certificate shall be issued bearing details of the child, parent A and Parent B.
22 May 2018 - NW1186
Van Dalen, Mr P to ask the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries
Whether any abalone has been stolen from departmental stores in the past three financial years; if so, in each case, (a) on what date did the incident take place, (b) what is the total value of abalone that was stolen, (c) what are the details of government officials who were involved, (d) whether investigations and/or criminal charges have been launched against officials and others who are implicated and (e) what steps have been taken against officials and others who are involved?
Reply:
Question |
Response |
Notes |
Whether any abalone has been stolen from departmental stores in the past three financial years |
Yes |
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(a) On what date did the incident take place |
29 October 2015 and 18 December 2017 |
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(b) What is the total value of abalone that was stolen |
Estimated R1.5m |
|
(c) What are the details of government officials who were involved |
No government officials were involved in any of the mentioned incidents |
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(d) Whether investigations and/or criminal charges have been launched against officials and others who are implicated and |
No government officials were involved in any of the mentioned incidents The incidents were both reported to authorities |
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(e) What steps have been taken against officials and others who are involved |
No government officials were involved in any of the mentioned incidents |
21 May 2018 - NW1032
Rawula, Mr T to ask the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and FisheriesQUESTION
With reference to his reply to question 265 on 9 March 2018, wherein he indicated that part of his department’s obligation is to inspect on a regular basis that the Amathole Forestry Company complies with the terms of the lease agreement, (a) what (i) number of compliance visits were done by the department to the leased forests and (ii) are the names of the officials who conducted the (aa) inspection, (bb) compliance visits and (cc) were the findings and recommendations of their inspection and compliance visits and (b) will he provide Mr T Rawula with the original reports of the inspections?
Reply:
a) Lease compliance inspections on the Amathole Forestry Company were conducted by the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF) officials on the 23 and 24 of February 2017. The main purpose of the inspections was to monitor whether the land use on the leased land is all authorised. On the 9 and 10 May 2017 the Forestry Stewardship Council (FSC) conducted an audit that covered a number of aspects including social issues. The original audit report is herewith attached to this response for your consideration.
a) (i) The DAFF conducted one (1) compliance and inspection visit in 2017.
(ii) The names of the officials who conducted the (aa) inspections, (bb) compliance and (cc) visits are Mr Simon Nkosi (Deputy Director: Forest Land Management) and Mr Dakalo Tshivhase (GIS Technician). During the inspection original Geographical Information System (GIS) and land use maps were overlaid on the current Geographical Information System (GIS) and land use maps to determine changes on the leased land that have taken place over time. Land use changes concerns picked up from the GIS maps were physically visited to verify the land use and boundaries.
(cc) The findings of the visit were that all the land use changes that took place on the leased land were done according to the lease agreement. Most of the land use changes that took place were as a result of planted areas being converted to conservation areas on the basis of the wetland delineation programme.
b) The DAFF is in a position to provide a report should it be required to do so.
21 May 2018 - NW1258
Basson, Mr LJ to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation
What is the (a) status of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project Phase II and (b) estimated (i) completion date and (ii) cost; (2) whether any contractors have been appointed; if so, what is the (a) name of the contractor and (b) contract price?
Reply:
(1) To date 13 contracts have been completed, 23 contracts are still in progress, 10 contracts are at evaluation stage and 1 contract is at tender stage. Refer to Annexure A for the estimated completion dates and estimated cost.
Contracts in Progress:
The Polihali Dam as well as the Polihali to Katse Transfer Tunnel design is progressing well. Presently the Geotechnical drilling contract is 3 months behind schedule. Alternatives are being considered to mitigate any delays this may have on the above-mentioned designs.
Infrastructure, Social and Environmental consultancy work in progress are the design of:
- Environmental Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) Western Corridor,
- ESIA Dam and Tunnel site establishment areas,
- Resettlement Action Plan (RAP) for Project Housing, main reservoir, Major bridges & road realignments (iv) RAP - Western access road and
- Hydropower feasibility study now concentrating on the detailed feasibility of conventional hydropower generation at three sites.
Designs and tender documentation are ready to be issued by June 2018, of the following works are:
- Western Access Road,
- Power supply and Telecommunications.
Tender evaluation of the first three (3) construction contracts, were advertised in September and October 2017 are complete and is about to be awarded. The contract for the Advanced Infrastructure construction works are:
- An Access Road,
- Civil works at the Polihali Village accommodation area and,
- The short Diversion Tunnel around the Dam wall to mitigate any delays when the Dam construction commences.
(2) No construction contracts have been awarded to date.
Annexure A
Phase II: Progress to date (Budget figures exclude escalation):
KEY items |
Milestone dates |
Budget at completion |
Cost to date Rand |
% Invoiced |
Comment (Reference Program V11.0) |
Administrative cost |
Dec 2025 |
329 052 613 |
272 428 720 |
82.7 |
|
Advanced Infrastructure – design and supervision |
Apr 2015 – Sept 2018 |
252 502 764 |
120 194 418 |
47.7 |
Average 2 months behind schedule. Budget includes supervision costs. |
Advance Infrastructure – construction |
May 2018 – Aug 2020 |
4 125 620 005 |
- |
- |
Various awards starts in May 2018 |
Polihali Dam - design & supervision |
Jul 2017 |
465 103 216 |
13 541 039 |
2.9 |
Design on programme. Budget includes supervision costs. |
Polihali Dam – construction |
Feb 2020 (Start) |
3 800 000 000 |
- |
- |
To be awarded by Feb 2020, Completion date - Dec 2025 |
Geotechnical investigations |
Apr 2019 |
42 719 213 |
29 881 290 |
3 months behind due to flooding and cashflow problems. Alternatives considered |
|
Diversion tunnel around dam wall – design and supervision |
Sept 2016 – Sept 2019 |
82 460 557 |
22 883 723 |
27.8 |
On programme. Non critical item |
Diversion tunnel around dam wall – construction |
May 2018 – Sept 2019 |
- |
- |
- |
To be awarded by end of May 2018 |
Polihali to Katse Tunnel - design and supervision |
Nov 2017 |
920 000 000 |
- |
- |
Awarded in Nov 2017. Budget includes supervision costs. |
Polihali to Katse Tunnel – construction |
May 2020 (Start) |
4 500 000 000 |
- |
- |
To be awarded by May 2020. Completion date – Feb 2026 |
Social development projects |
Present to Dec 2024 |
128 722 147 |
39 862 675 |
40 |
3 months behind on average. Resettlements will be completed in time for construction |
Environmental projects |
Present to Dec 2024 |
53 646 560 |
26 837 363 |
50 |
Studies and designs on programme |
Start impounding water in Polihali |
Nov/Dec 2023 |
- |
- |
NA |
On programme Ver 11.0 |
Water delivery into Katse Dam |
By end Jan 2026 |
- |
- |
NA |
Water in storage since Nov 2023 Volume of transfers to Katse Dam will be dependent on the agreement reached with Lesotho on the new Operational Rules of the LHWP |
ESTIMATED COST AT COMPLETION INCLUDING ESCALATION AND CONTINGENCIES
|
24,326 bill |
525 629 228 |
2.7% |
Scheduled complete 3.48% |
21 May 2018 - NW1073
Tshwaku, Mr M to ask the Minister of Public Service and Administration
(1)What number of public servants (a) qualify for the Government Employees Housing Scheme (GEHS) housing subsidy and (b) receive the GEHS; (2) (a) on which salary scale does a public servant qualify for a housing subsidy, (b) what is the number of persons on each salary scale which qualify for a housing subsidy, (c) in what number of instances has the GEHS arranged housing finance for all public servants with registered financial services providers and (d) what is the (i) name of the financial services provider, (ii) value of finance provided and (iii) interest rate for the finance provided (aa) for each recipient and (bb) in total?
Reply:
1. (a) and (b) public servants on salary levels 1 to 10 are eligible to apply for housing allowance in terms of Public Service Co-ordinating Bargaining Council (PSCBC) Resolution 7 of 2015, approximately 950 090 public servants are receiving Housing Allowance.
(2) (a) public servants on salary levels 1 to 10, certain educators on salary levels 11 and 12, Occupational Specific Dispensations and Department of Defence (administrated by PERSOL) qualify to apply for GEHS Housing Allowance. Public Service employees on salary levels 11 and higher receive a total cost to company package of which the housing allowance is included.
2. (b) and (b)
Salary level |
Number of employees receiving the GEHS Housing Allowance as at 1 March 2018 |
1 |
1 721 |
2 |
51 462 |
3 |
68 031 |
4 |
31 060 |
5 |
181 054 |
6 |
88 061 |
7 |
228 887 |
8 |
113 852 |
9 |
81 683 |
10 |
42 809 |
All others |
61 470 |
Total |
|
2. (c) An arrangement has been made with SA Home Loans, however, each employee is required to submit application to SA Home Loans for consideration and processing.
21 May 2018 - NW1196
Hadebe, Mr TZ to ask the Minister of Environmental Affairs
(1)On what date was the investigation she referred to in her statement, dated 28 November 2016, into allegations of wrongdoing at the South African Weather Service initiated; and (2) whether the investigation has been finalised; if not, what is the current status of the investigation; if so, (a) on what date was the investigation finalised and (b) what were the findings of the investigation?
Reply:
(1) An investigated was initiated on 22 February 2016.
(2) Yes, the investigation has been finalised.
(a) 01 July 2016.
(b) The findings are as per the table below:
Allegation |
Finding |
|
1 |
Unlawful/unilateral powers of the Executive Committee to change moderated performance scores. The CEO has powers to award discretionary bonuses. |
The allegation was unfounded. |
2 |
Unilateral blanket correction of scores. |
The allegation was substantiated.
|
3 |
Implementation of performance-based salary increases. |
The allegation was unfounded. Executive Management, however, incorrectly applied Board Resolution in determining salary increases (upward adjustment of 0.16%), without justification. |
4 |
The CEO sets commercial targets for SAWS in terms of organisational performance. |
The allegation was unfounded. |
5 |
The former General Manager: Corporate Affairs was awarded a performance bonus despite being on a prolonged leave of absence during the assessment period. |
The allegation was unfounded. The former General Manager: Corporate Affairs was, however, overpaid by an amount of R9 270.22 and the money was refunded to the SAWS. |
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21 May 2018 - NW1248
Bagraim, Mr M to ask the Minister of Labour
(1)Why were certain officials (names and details furnished) removed from their positions in 2016; (2) were there any disciplinary steps taken against the specified individuals; if so, (a) why, (b) what steps were taken, (c) where are the specified individuals currently employed and (d) have their salaries decreased?
Reply:
(1) The officials were removed from their positions following disciplinary steps taken against them.
(2) (a) The officials were removed from their positions following an investigation and discplinary hearings that were convened.
(2) (b) Mr T Thejane was issued with a final written warning and suspended without pay for one (1) month. Ms A Bobani was issued with a final written warning, suspended without pay for one (1) month and demoted from the level of Deputy-Director to Assistant-Director.
(2) (c ) Mr T Thejane is currently employed as the Chief Director: Communications and Ms A Bobani is employed as the Assistant-Director: UIF.
(2) (d) The salary of Mr T Thejane did not decrease but the salary of Ms A Bobani decreased from the level of Deputy-Director to Assistant-Director.
21 May 2018 - NW1113
Ketabahle, Ms V to ask the Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services
What (a) number of consulting firms or companies are currently contracted by (i) his department and (ii) the entities reporting to him and (b)(i) is the name of each consultant, (ii) are the relevant details of the service provided in each case and (iii) is the (aa) start date, (bb) time period, (cc) monetary value in Rands of each contract and (dd) name and position of each individual who signed off on each contract?
Reply:
I have been advised by the department and entities as follows:
DEPARTMENT:
a) The Department has contracted five (5) consulting firms.
b) (i)
- Laetoli
- Intini Research & Consulting
- Crossroad Consulting House
- K. Edmunson
- Broadband Infraco
(ii)
- Laetoli: To conduct the organisational climate and culture survey
- Intini Research & Consulting: Undertake a survey of transformation of the top 100 ICT sector companies
- Crossroad Consulting House: Conducting the organisational design investigations to determine Department of Telecommunications & Postal Services (DTPS) organogram and evaluate newly created positions.
- K. Edmunson: Assist with the drafting of the ICT Sector Commission and Tribunal Legislation.
- Broadband Infraco: Implementation of SA Connect Phase 1
(iii)(aa)
- Laetoli – 16 June 2016
- Intini Research & Consulting – 29 September 2017
- Crossroad Consulting House – 01 February 2018
- K. Edmunson – 01 December 2017
- Broadband Infraco – 09 March 2018
(bb)
- Laetoli – 21 Months
- Intini Research & Consulting – 2 Months
- Crossroads Consulting House – 3 Months
- K. Edmunson – 5 Months
- Broadband Infraco – 12 Months
(cc)
- Laetoli – R 1 246 600.00
- Intini Research & Consulting – R 356 343.00
- Crossroad Consulting House – R 495 900.00
- K. Edmunson – R 462 350.00
- Broadband Infraco – R 11 775 060.00
(dd)
- Laetoli - Mr. Joe Mjwara: Acting Director General
- Intini Research & Consulting – Mr. Alfred Mmoto: Chief Director: BBBEE
- Crossroad Consulting House – Mr. Robert Nkuna: Director General
- K. Edmunson – Ms. Mameetse Masemola: Acting Director General (ADDG) Policy Development Branch
- Broadband Infraco – Mr. Robert Nkuna: Director General
ENTITIES:
ENTITY |
(a)CONTRACTOR |
(b (i) PURPOSE |
(aa)START DATE |
(bb)TIME PERIOD |
(cc)VALUE |
(dd)CONTRACT APPROVAL |
SAPO |
KPMG |
Implementation partner for Postbank Corporatisation Project |
26 Jan 2016 |
Extended to 30 Sept 2018 |
R21 101 881.40 |
Mr Mark Barnes (GCEO); Mr Shaheen Adam (Acting MD: Postbank) |
ZADNA |
Duja Financial Management |
Accounting Services & Secretariat Services |
01 March 2008 |
12 months |
R200 000 |
Mr Vika Mpisane CEO |
Nduma Chartered Accountants Incorporated |
Internal Auditors |
01 Oct 2016 |
12 months |
R121 023. 13 |
Mr Vika Mpisane CEO |
|
Rakoma & Associates |
External Auditors |
01 Apr 2018 |
12 months |
R132 450.90 |
Mr Vika Mpisane CEO |
|
Eagle iLab |
Web presence |
01 Apr 2017 |
12 months |
R18 000 per month |
Mr Vika Mpisane CEO |
|
NEMISA |
STP Consulting |
Organisational Design |
01 Jun 2017 |
31 May 2018 |
R760 665.00 |
Tender Process CEO signed Off |
BDO HR Advisory Services |
Labour Relations Specialist to support organisational restructuring |
21 Jun 2017 |
31 May 2018 |
R1 000 000 |
Tender Process CEO signed Off |
|
Rise Security |
Security Services |
01 Dec 2017 |
31 Oct 2020 |
R3 369 326.03 |
Tender Process CEO signed Off |
|
Walking Tall |
Cleaning Services |
01 Dec2017 |
31 Oct 2020 |
R1 352 788.96 |
Tender Process CEO signed Off |
|
ORCA |
Internal Audit Services |
01 Apr 2018 |
31 Mar 2021 |
R3 000 000 |
Tender Process CEO signed Off |
|
SENTECH |
Bitz technologies T/A Abacus Advisory |
Value for-money assessment on capital investments over the past two years. |
18 Sept 2017 |
30 April 2018 |
R 1,611,589.00 |
Exco |
Bayajula (PTY) Ltd |
Sentech Performance Management Training |
19 May 2017 |
Once-off |
R 400,000.00 |
Head-SCM |
|
Quest Research Services |
Customer Satisfaction Measurement Service Provider |
10 Feb 2016 |
9 Feb 2019 |
R 923,657.89 |
Exco |
|
Sekela Xabiso |
Review of IT General Control |
4 Mar 2016 |
3 Mar 2019 |
R 1 837 957 .47 |
Exco |
|
Momentum OCSA |
Medical surveillance programme at Sender Transmission Park (STP) Honeydew offices, in Sentech’s OC’s and at Meyerton |
7Aug 2017 |
6 Aug 2019 |
R360 755.00 |
Head-SCM |
|
Transformex cc |
B-BBEE verification |
25 Oct 2016 |
24 Oct 2019 |
R 240 558.00 |
Head-SCM |
|
Brink Stores Mkhize |
Architectural Services required for renovations to the Upington office Sentech |
22 Feb 2017 |
22 Feb 2020 |
R1 219 800.00 |
Exco |
|
Nkonki Incoporated |
External Audit Services and Assurance Service for the period of five years to Sentech SOC LTD (renewable annually) |
17 Aug 2017 |
16 Aug 2022 |
R1, 426 754.46 |
Exco |
|
Delta Built Environment |
Principal agent for STP renovations |
11 Oct 2016 |
31 Jan 2019 |
R 1,160,000 |
Exco |
|
JHI Properties |
Re-evaluation of Sentech's Land and Buildings |
25 Nov 2015 |
24 Nov 2018 |
R 963 300.00 |
Exco |
|
Edward Nethan (ENS),Cliff Decker Hofmeyer,Rice Boulton,DM5 Ink,Malebeye,Motaung (MMM),ODBB Attorneys JV(Inqubeko),Sitsehedi Makgale (SMMA), NMA attorneys, Phuthi Manamela, Mkhabela attorneys, Hogen Lovells, Seanago attorneys, Selebogo ink, Manong attorneys, Crawford attorneys |
Panel of legal practioners |
23 Jul 2015 |
23 Jul 2018 |
The monetary value is not quantifiable upfront as it depends on the nature of the case etc. But our legal budget for the year 2017/18 was R500 000.00 |
Board |
|
Xicon Solutions |
SAP & CSD Integration |
29 Nov 2017 |
(3 month contract, not yet started) - end date to be determined |
R435,000.00 |
Head-SCM |
|
Nyeleti consulting,RBI assets,Delf consulting |
Structural analysis on masts structures and related work |
14 Jan 2018 |
14 Jan 2023 |
Panel, the estimated tender value has been capped at R15 million over 5years |
Board |
|
One Zerro Consulting Pty |
Design and principal agent for implementation of solar sytems |
28 Feb 2018 |
Linked to the appointment of a service provider for the installation |
R 793,611.00 |
Exco |
|
MFT Advisory Services |
Assurance review of the SAP functional update project (phase 1&2) |
1 Mar 2018 |
Until completion of the project |
R766.08 per hour, contract value estimated at R330 000 |
Head-IA |
|
Institute of Directors Southern Africa (IoDSA) |
Board Appraisal |
3 May 2017 |
30 Jun 2019 |
R464 151.00 |
Company Sec |
|
Palladian |
Skills Audit |
3 Apr 2018 |
1Oct 2018 |
R163,875.00 |
Exec: HR |
|
Emergent Growth |
Executive Coaching |
15 May 2018 |
30 Nov 2018 |
R422,625.00 |
Exec: HR |
|
Careways |
Employee wellness |
4 Oct 2018 |
month to month until appointment of a service provider |
R250,000.00 |
Exec: HR |
|
SITA |
Five Network Technologies |
Procurement of Audit Service for SITA NGN |
19 May 2015 |
3 |
R1 641 600 |
Mr Sizwe Majavu: Acting Head of Department: Technical Sourcing |
McKinsey Incorporate |
Appointment of a panel of service providers to provide supply market intelligence services for 3 years |
01 Aug 2015 |
3 |
R2 000 000 |
Mr Sizwe Majavu: Acting Head of Department: Technical Sourcing |
|
Work Dynamics (Pty) Ltd |
Provision of Leadership Assessments |
28 Sept 2015 |
3 |
R4 800 000 |
Mr Sizwe Majavu: Acting Head of Department: Technical Sourcing |
|
Accenture SA |
Procurement of consultancy Architectural Services for SITA Strategic Technology Management |
22 Jul 2016 |
2 |
R31 998 319.14 |
Ms Jabulile Tlhako: Executive SCM |
|
Gartner Ireland |
Microsoft for SAPS |
01 Aug 2016 |
3 |
R15 014 052 |
Mogogodi Dioka: Head of Department: Technical Sourcing |
|
Enterpriseroom (Pty) |
Programme Management: SITA ICT Management |
01 Nov 2016 |
3 |
R4 883 999 |
Mogogodi Dioka: Head of Department: Technical Sourcing |
|
The Innovation Hub Management Company (Pty) Ltd |
Renewal of the MoU between SITA and Innovation Hub (SOC)Ltd |
26 Apr 2017 |
3 |
R3 071 315.79 |
Mogogodi Dioka: Head of Department: Technical Sourcing |
|
Gartner SA (Pty) Ltd |
SITA subscription for 2 years |
01 Jul 2017 |
2 |
R9 246 152 |
Mogogodi Dioka: Head of Department: Technical Sourcing |
|
Fundudzi Forensic Service (Pty)Ltd |
Professional services for investigation into employees non- compliance to SITA’s conflict of interest Policy & Investigation of employees who have conducted business with the State |
20 Nov 2017 |
12 months |
R5 178 336 |
Mogogodi Dioka: Head of Department: Technical Sourcing |
|
Fundudzi Forensic Service (Pty)Ltd |
Scope expansion for contract between SITA & Fundudzi Forensic Services for the appointment of external company to perform an independent forensic investigation of the SCM function |
15 Feb 2018 |
4 months |
R5 070 957.12 |
Ms Mimi le Roux: Acting Exec Internal Audit |
|
Flow Communications (Pty) Ltd |
Appointment of a Public Relations Agency |
01 Mar 2018 |
3 |
R3 000 000 |
Mogogodi Dioka: Head of Department: Technical Sourcing |
|
Bowman Gilfillan Inc. |
Independent forensic investigation into allegation of irregular and /or fruitless expenditure or wrongdoing between SITA, SAPS, FDA & ISS |
01 Jan 2018 |
6 months |
R14 890 245.77 |
Ms Mimi le Roux: Acting Exec Internal Audit |
|
Council foe Science and Industrial Research |
Conduct research, provide advisory services and develop the specification document for the procurement of National Identity System |
17 Jan 2018 |
2 |
R28 900 113.16 |
Jabulile Tlhako: Executive SCM |
|
BBI |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
USAASA |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
21 May 2018 - NW1187
Purdon, Mr RK to ask the Minister of Environmental Affairs
What (a)(i) is the total number of predator breeding facilities in the country and (ii) is the detailed breakdown of the number of the specified facilities registered with the (aa) SA Predators Association and (bb) other associations, (b) are the names of each of the other associations and (c)(i) is the type of each predator and (ii) is the number of each type of predator found at each of the specified facilities?
Reply:
(a) (i) The current estimate is that there are 300 lion breeding facilities in South Africa. This is based on reports provided by the provincial issuing authorities.
(ii) (aa) the lion breeding facilities register with the Provincial Authorities as competent Authorities; hence the data referred to in (a) (i) (the Department, therefore, does not have information on the detailed breakdown of the number of the specified facilities registered with SA Predators Association and other associations. Such information on the registration aspects to respective associations can be sourced from associations themselves;
(bb) As indicated above, information on any other associations is also not available to DEA.
(b) Information on the names of other associations is not available to DEA. However, DEA works, or cooperates, with a number of associations individually or through various forums, depending on issues at hand.
(c) (i) Information on the type of each predator is not available to DEA and are closely connected with and under the control of the Provincial Issuing Authorities
(ii) Information on the number of each type of predator found at each specified facilities is not available to DEA and are closely connected with and under the control of the Provincial Issuing Authorities.
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21 May 2018 - NW1132
Bergman, Mr D to ask the Minister of Public Works
(1) With regard to his department’s property on 5 Main Road, Irene, Centurion, what (a) was the outcome of the inspection conducted in December 2015; and (b) remedial action did the inspection exercise suggest to correct the findings; (2) whether the remedial action was carried out; if not, why not; if so, what is the current zoning of the erf?
Reply:
(1) (a) A report was compiled by the Department of Public Works’ Professional Services branch, which indicated that the property is not habitable, and not suitable for use.
(b) This report was subsequently handed to the occupant for their immediate remedial action. The occupant duly committed to reinstate the house to its original state.
(2) No, remedial action has not been carried out by the occupant. A process of eviction has since been instituted by the Department of Public Works.
The current zoning of the erf is residential.
21 May 2018 - NW1254
Bergman, Mr D to ask the Minister of Labour
(1) Why was the annual target of the Public Employment Service reduced to placing only 8000 people in employment; (2) (a) what number of people have been put into permanent employment annually by the Public Employment Service, (b) when were these people placed into employment and (c) what number of these people are still in permanent employment in the past three financial years; (3) (a) by what date will the Public Employment Service finalise regulations on the establishment of work schemes aimed at stimulating the absorption of unemployed work seekers into the work force and (b) what will this entail?
Reply:
1. The targets were reduced to align with the reduction of the operational budget of Branch that was effected by the National Treasury.
2. (a) The Department has placed 40,078 work seekers into different employment on a daily basis from the various Labour Centers during the 2014/15 and 2015/16 financial years and records of placements were audited by the Internal Audit and the Auditor General. The placement during 2017/18 still to be audited stands at 21,076.
(b) Placement happens on a working daily basis and dates are linked to individual records.
(c) The Department has not conducted tracer studies to determine those that remain employed 3 years after placement.
3. The Employment Services Board is still busy discussing Regulations and I will publish them as soon as they are certified by the State Law Advisors.
21 May 2018 - NW1266
Stander, Ms T to ask the Minister of Public Service and Administration
(1) What is the average salary in each (a) government department and (b) salary band for (i) male and (ii) female employees; (2) what number of (a) male and (b) female employees are employed in each (i) government department and (ii) salary band; (3) what number of (a) directors-general and (b) deputy directors-general are (i) men and (ii) women in each department?
Reply:
Each government department is in a better position to provide required details including representivity, demographic and total number of employees
21 May 2018 - NW1233
Kohler-Barnard, Ms D to ask the Minister of Police
What number of (a) members in each specialised unit in each province have been instructed to undergo monthly psychological debriefing and (b) psychologists in each province have contracted with the SA Police Service Medical Scheme to provide services in this regard?
Reply:
(a)
Trauma Debriefing: Reactive
Psychological trauma debriefing is conducted, subsequent to all traumatic Incidents. This intervention is employed within 48 hours after exposure to a traumatic incident. Trauma debriefing is offered to all members of the South African Police Service (SAPS), who have been exposed to trauma. The table below reflects the number of employees of high risk units and operational members, who were debriefed during 2017/2018:
Province |
Number of SAPS Act members debriefed |
Eastern Cape |
804 |
Free State |
198 |
Gauteng |
1178 |
KwaZulu-Natal |
408 |
Limpopo |
368 |
Mpumalanga |
258 |
Northern Cape |
128 |
North West |
451 |
Western Cape |
1007 |
Head Office |
573 |
Total |
5371 |
Find here: Multiple Stressor Intervention: Proactive (Biannual)
21 May 2018 - NW1247
Bagraim, Mr M to ask the Minister of Labour
Whether her department currently has an operating Employment Equity Plan; if not, why not; if so, (a) from what date has the plan been in operation, (b) when last was the plan reviewed, (c) how long has the plan been in operation and (d) will she furnish Mr M Bagraim with a copy of the Employment Equity Plan?
Reply:
Yes; the Department has an operating Employment Equity Plan.
a) The Department’s Employment Equity Plan has been in operation since 01 September 2015.
b) The Department’s Employment Equity Plan was last reviewed on 27 February 2018.
c) The Department’s Employment Equity Plan has been in operation for 2 years 8 months.
d) Yes; the copy of the plan is attached herewith.
21 May 2018 - NW1104
Nolutshungu, Ms N to ask the Minister of Economic Development
What (a) number of consulting firms or companies are currently contracted by (i) his department and (ii) the entities reporting to him and (b)(i) is the name of each consultant, (ii) are the relevant details of the service provided in each case and (iii) is the (aa) start date, (bb) time period, (cc) monetary value in Rands of each contract and (dd) name and position of each individual who signed off on each contract?
Reply:
I have been furnished by the named entities with the information furnished below.
a) ITAC has a total number of four (4) consulting firms or companies currently contracted to provide services within the organisation. Refer to the table below:
Name of Consultant |
Service Provided |
Start Date / Time Period / End Date |
Monetary Value in Rands |
Name and Position of each individual who signed off on each contract |
Document Warehouse |
Records management |
3 Nov 2016 - 2 Nov 2021 |
R12 000.00 pm |
Chief Commissioner |
Wilmar Brokers |
Assets insurance |
1 April 2015 - Till Cancel |
R242 508.00 |
Chief Commissioner |
Careways |
Employee Health and Wellness Programme |
1 Oct 2017 - 30 Sept 2020 |
R477 831.68 |
Chief Commissioner |
EOH |
Microsoft Licencing |
1 Dec 2017 - 30 Nov 2020 |
R1 996 995.81 |
Chief Commissioner |
b) EDD: A total number of two (2) consulting firms or companies were contracted with EDD during April and June 2017. Refer to the table below:
Name of Consultant |
Service Provided |
Start Date / Time Period / End Date |
Monetary Value in Rands |
Name and Position of each individual who signed off on each contract |
21st Century |
Job Evaluation |
April 2017 |
R64 638 |
Director General |
Indlela growth strategies |
Recruitment related project management |
June 2016 |
R222 023.84 |
Director General |
(C) COMPETITION TRIBUNAL has a total number of eight (8) consulting firms or companies currently contracted to provide services in the organisation. Refer to the table below.
Name of Consultant |
Service Provided |
Start Date / Time Period / End Date |
Monetary Value in Rands |
Name and Position of each individual who signed off on each contract |
Altimax |
AFS compliance review |
2015-04-01 (36 months) |
R450 223, 62 |
|
BLX Solutions |
Reporting tool (Qlikview) support and development |
2016-11-01 (36 months) |
R489 316, 50 |
|
KPMG Incorporated |
Internal Audit |
2015-04-01 (36 months) |
R1 417 438,84 |
|
Paprika Graphics and Communications |
Annual Report Design and printing |
2016-04-01 (36 months) |
R322 682,27 |
|
Podrouzek |
Case management software support and development |
2016-07-01 (60 months) |
R655 704,00 |
|
Pro-Publico Consultancy |
Policy Consultancy |
2015-05-01 (36 months) |
Rate per hour |
|
4Design Creative Media |
Website support and development |
2010-09-01 (Green contract) |
R13 500,00 |
|
4Design Creative Media |
Website support and development |
2017-10-01 (Deviation extension) |
R301 000,00 |
|
(d) COMPETITION COMMISSION: has a total number of 87 consultants for the 2017/18 financial year. The approval of these services and contracts were done in line with the Competition Commissions internal delegation of authority. In most cases, one consultant may have been appointed on more than one case or activity and that may span over a number of years.
Consultancy/ Type of Service Provided |
Nature of Service |
Period |
Monetary Value |
Economic Experts |
The following consultants were utilised for economic advisory services as and when required Acacia Economics Pty Ltd AC Nielsen Marketing & Media Pty Ltd Alexander Forbes Business Metrics Consultants Pty Ltd DNA Economics Dr Joachin Vermooten Genesis Analytics IMS Health Impact Research International Meridian Economics |
Assignment duration |
R 105 405 951 |
Sector Experts |
The following sector and forensic experts were utilised as and when required as, Bizz Consult Bureau for Food and Agricultural Century Technical Solutions Control Risks Ecyber Systems Pty Ltd Ethel Teljeur T/A Sizwe Gas Exactech PTY LTD Kasturi Mooaliyar |
Assignment duration |
R 68 427 072 |
External Legal Services |
The following were contracted for legal services as and when required AC Ndzabandzaba Adv A Bhana Adv M Le Roux Adv NH Maentja Adv J Wilson Adv P Ngcongo Adv H Rajah Adv N Muvangua Adv M Lekoane Adv B Lekokotla Adv A Hassim Adv T R Mafukidze Adv K Moroka Adv Kazee Adv PG Seleka Adv V Notshe Adv C Dauds Bowman Gilfillan Bradeley Conradie - Halton Cheadle Cheadle Thompson & Haysom Incorporated De Louw Le Roux and Deofrann Du Plessis Dept of Justice & Const Development Adv D.I. Berger SC (S ATTORNEY) Fasken Martineau Gildenhuys Malatji Inc JE KLAAREN KBK ATTORNEYS INC Maenetja Attorneys Maponya (Johannesburg ) Inc Mike Brierley Consult CC Mkhabela Huntley Adekeye Inc Mokgwasa INC Mokwana Attorneys Morare Thobejane Incorporated Nandisile Mokoena Ndobela & Lamola Incorporated Ngeno & Mteto INC |
Assignment duration |
R 105 289 244 |
Inquiry Support |
The following experts and consulted were used for Inquiry Consult and Support as when required Inquiry Consult and Support BASE 36 Clint Oellerman Dr Lungiswa Nkonki Professor Sharon Fonn KPMG Service Proprietary Limited Lulama Mtanga Dr Ntuthuko Melusi Bhengu Sipho Mtombeni |
Assignment duration |
R 68 848 687 |
Bioss- Southern Africa |
Psychometric Assessments |
Once-off |
R 10 317 |
Control Risks |
Business Continuity |
Once-off |
R 49 494 |
Deloitte Consulting JHB. |
Finance |
Assignment duration |
R 1 330 380 |
Deloitte & Touche No 2 |
Finance |
Assignment duration |
R 290 700 |
FRRW Consulting |
Recruitment |
Case duration |
R 677 160 |
FTG Business Advisory Services (PTY) LTD |
Recruitment |
Assignment duration |
R 615 932 |
Hiside Eventing PTY LTD |
Strategic Planning Facilitation |
Once-off |
R 48 923 |
Isendlu Business Companion |
Survey |
Once-off |
R 491 910 |
Kelly A Division of Kelly Group Ltd |
Recruitment |
Once-off |
R 318 242 |
Key Careers and Consulting |
Recruitment |
Once-off |
R 154 323 |
Kwakuhle Staffing Solutions |
Recruitment |
Once-off |
R 396 296 |
Michael Page International SA |
Recruitment |
Once-off |
R 280 000 |
Paul Bowning |
Recruitment |
Once-off |
R 182 000 |
Price Waterhouse Coopers Incorporated |
Change Management expert |
assignment duration |
R 919 165 |
QA Auditors INC |
Finance |
Once-off |
R 706 800 |
Rangewave |
IT |
Once-off |
R 1 479 264 |
SAGE Talent Solutions |
Recruitment |
Once-off |
R 106 974 |
Sustainable livelihood Consultant |
Research |
Once-off |
R 1 024 846 |
The Coaching Center |
Executive Coaching |
Once-off |
R 254 106 |
The Dream Team |
Strategic Planning Facilitation |
Once-off |
R 39 900 |
Thomson Reuters |
Research |
Once-off |
R 90 938 |
Tibane Group |
Strategic Planning Facilitation |
Once-off |
R 75 750 |
Towers Watson |
Data Analysis Health Inquiry |
Inquiry duration |
R 2 017 837 |
Work Dynamics |
Job Evaluations, HR |
Once-off |
R 68 578 |
e) Industrial Development Corporation: The Industrial Development Corporation uses consultants for expert advice and insight on certain transactions across industries and sectors which the IDC operates in. There are two types of consultancy contracts: those where the IDC is the only client and those where a consultant is appointed to render work to an IDC client which is funded on a cost sharing basis with its clients as part of an IDC business support grant. We provide details below of consultancy contracts for work rendered specifically for the IDC (excluding work commissioned on a cost-sharing basis with IDC clients):
I am advised that contracts are signed-off by specifically delegated IDC officials.
Consultancy agreements for consultancy work rendered to the IDC:
No. |
Name of the Consultancy Firm |
Name of each Consultant |
Description of Services |
Start Date |
continue Duration |
Contract Monetary Value |
1 |
Umoya Consulting (Pty) Ltd |
Adrian Crewe |
Development and execution of Industrial Policy Media Strategy for the Industrial Policy Support Fund (IPSF) of the dti, which is administered by the IDC |
1-Nov-16 |
2 years |
R1,740,000 |
2 |
B and M Analysts (Pty) Ltd |
Julia Wedgwood |
Development of a chemicals sector strategy for the Industrial Policy Support Fund (IPSF) of the dti, which is administered by the IDC |
6-Dec-16 |
Phases 1 - 4 completed within 9 months (6 Dec 2016 until 5 Sept 2017) Phase 5 is ongoing support for 2 years |
R1,247,502 |
3 |
Rothschild (SA) (Pty) Ltd and Identity Capital Partners (Pty) Joint Venture |
Paul Bondi, Rudy Scholtz, Lumka Mlambo |
Transaction Advisory Services for Scaw Metals |
1-Jan-16 |
30 Months |
R22,725,000 |
4 |
SAB&T Chartered Accountants Incorporated t/a Nexia SAB & T |
Ndumi Medupe, Tando Mbatsha, Mohamed Koor, Rajen Kistan |
Risk Management consulting services on an as needed basis |
1-Aug-17 |
3 years |
R495,810 |
5 |
Hatch Africa (Pty) Ltd |
Peter Raymond, Cornelia Holtzhausen, Abre Smit Johnny Kalala, Doug Belle, Max Clark, Ashleigh Maritz, Jan Lategan, Ivor Poultney, Ian du Plessis, Greg Traquair, Lisa Stowe |
Independent review of Foskor business operations |
25-Oct-17 |
18 weeks |
R2,406,688 |
6 |
OABS Development (Pty) Ltd |
Ryan Newborn, Daan Louw, H. Oosthuizen, Michael Brink, Andrew McEwan, Muedanyi Ramantswana |
Development of the forestry investment program for the Industrial Policy Support Fund (IPSF) of the dti, which is administered by the IDC |
9-Jan-18 |
8 months |
R800,325 |
7 |
PWC |
Zulfah Murray, Barry Reynolds, Corne Conradie, Sebenzile Mathebula |
Implementation of IFRS 9 |
6-Jun-17 |
3 years |
R2,941,415 |
8 |
Riscura Solutions |
Malcolm Fair, Monika Kraushaar |
Diversification of IDC listed equity portfolio |
10 Nov 2015 |
First phase completed during FY 2017 and now awaiting regulatory approval for implementation phase. |
R1,500,000 Deliverable 1 at a cost of R439K has been paid. Deliverables 2 to 4 is dependent on approval to proceed with implementation of the diversification project. |
9 |
Agricultural Research Council (ARC) |
Dr Alayinka Aiyegoro Sydwell Langa Ziyanda Dlamini Lehlogonolo Moeng |
Reduction of post-harvest losses in tomato fruits by enhancing the shelf-life through the use of fungul probiotics: increasing the economic power of smallholder farmers done for the EDD through the agro processing competitiveness research grant. |
01 Jul 2015 |
2 years 9 months |
R1,550,000 |
10 |
OABS Development (Pty) Ltd |
Professor Andre Louw Dr. Danie Louw Urbanus Badenhorst Johannie Pienaar |
A study on potential product development for the commercialization and value add to beef products done for the EDD through the agro processing competitiveness research grant. |
01 Aug 2016 |
2 years |
R1,676,223 |
11 |
Luhlaza Intergrated Sustainable Solutions |
Ntombifuthi Monedi-Noko Mosimo Macatsha Zandile Fuyane Yannias Nuapia |
A study on the agricultural development of alternative medicine in South Africa done for the EDD through the agro processing competitiveness research grant. |
01 Aug 2016 |
2 years |
R1,734,238 |
12 |
LHA Management Consultants (Pty) Ltd |
Dr, Oliver Damm, Ralph Triebel, Dr. John Barnes, Prof. Dawie van Vuuren |
Prefeasibility study for the development of metal powder production capability for the additive manufacturing (AM) industry |
01 May 2018 |
4 months |
R1,722,500 |
13 |
Golder and Associates |
Etienne Roux |
Provide expert advice on African Chrome groundwater monitoring |
23-Jan-2014 |
3 year (continuing until final site closure) |
R7,537 per month |
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21 May 2018 - NW992
Mazzone, Ms NW to ask the Minister of Public Service and Administration
How much land does (a) her department and (b) the entities reporting to her (i) own, (ii) have exclusive rights to and/or (iii) lease from the State to (aa) use and/or (bb) occupy?
Reply:
The department and entities reporting to the Minister for Public Service and Administration do not own land. The department of Public Works is responsible for the accommodation needs of the department and entities
21 May 2018 - NW1255
Majola, Mr TR to ask the Minister of Labour
With reference to her department’s commitment that approximately 40 labour centres across the country will have fully installed self-help kiosks by March 2018 at a projected cost of R14 million, (a) how many of the self-help kiosks have been installed, (b) what has been the cost in relation to installing the self-help kiosks, (c) where are they located, (d) which functions do they offer and (e) what number of persons have received a service from the self-help kiosks?
Reply:
a) The Department has installed Kiosks in 22 sites by March 2018. There are further 40 sites that have equipment that are awaiting cabling.
b) The total cost for equipment for the 62 sites was around R12 million.
c) The Labour Centers that are currently live are:
Alberton
Atteridgeville
Benoni
Bethlehem
Boksburg
Bloemfontein Labour Centre
Cape Town Labour Centre
East London
Giyani
Hazyview
Kimberley
Lephalale
Mokopane
Mahikeng
Oudsthoorn
Port Elizabeth
Potchefstroom
Richard's Bay
Soweto
Upington
Verulam
Kempton Park
d) The Kiosks offer the following functions:
- Registration of work seekers
- Searching for job opportunities
- Registration of job opportunities
- Application for UIF benefits
- Letters of Good Standing for the Compensation Fund
- Career Interest Assessments
e) As at 31 March 2018, the detailed statistics relating to usages for all services was not available as the landing page is being enhanced.