Questions and Replies

Reply:

1. (a) The total number of persons who will be accompanying the Public Protector on her back to the People Road show:

1.	Gauteng	Johannesburg	11+2 Protectors
		Ratanga	12+2 Protectors
2.	Limpopo	Polokwane	11+2 Protectors
		Thohoyandou	09+2 Protectors
3.	Mpumalanga	Nelspruit	10+2 Protectors
		Ermelo	10+2 Protectors
4.	Kwazulu- Natal	Pietermaritzburg	7+1 Protectors
5.	Free State	Bloemfontein	10+1 Protectors
		Thaba Nchu	10+1 Protectors

(b) All but the officers from SAPS VIP Protection Services are permanently employed by PPSA.

(ii) None, The Public Protector make use of the outreach, communication and other support team of the institution to plan, manage and implement the programme.

(c) (1) Adv. Kevin Malunga, Deputy Director of Public Protector (DPP) – attended Gauteng and Free State visits.

He participate as the speaker during the programme, participates in dialogue with stakeholders, participate to take the public`s services delivery conduct failure complants and advises complainant on way forward.

(2) Mr Themba TC Dlamini, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) (attended Kwazulu Natal and Free State visits). He is the person responsible for the implementation of the overall programme, which is the target of the 2016/2017 Annual Performance Plan. The entire operations team reports to him.

(3) Mr Reginald Ndou or Mr Sello Mothupi, Provincial Investigations and Liaison. He is in charge of provincial operations and liaison (attended Gauteng, Mpumalanga and Limpopo visits)

(4) Ms Kgalalelo Masibi or Ms Lesedi Sekele, Complaints and Stakeholder management (Attended all). She is in charge of the roadshow as alternate project manager.

(5) Mr Oupa Segelwe, Head of Communication (attended all). He is in charge of communication, media, publicity and speechwriting.

(6) Ms Linda Molelekoa, acting Chief of Staff (attended all). She is in charge of Executive support for the Public Protector, Deputy Public

Protector and Chief Executive Officer.

(7) Mr Johnathan Malatjie, Head of Security (attended all). He is in charge of security arrangements and emergency services at the venues.

(8) Ms Noxolo Motloporo, Event Manager (attended all, except Kwazulu –Natal). She is charge of logistics, coordination and details of the events.

(9) Mr Salvation Mokgattlhe, Communication Officer, (attended all). He is charge of the video recordings, photography and social media

(10) Mr Andile Mpiyake, Outreach officer (attended all, except Kwazulu –Natal). He is in charge of floor management during outreach meetings, sound system branding and logistics.

(11) Ms Xoliswa Xosheni or Betty Ngubeni or Ephraim Kabinde, Personal Assistant (attended all)   . She/ He is in charge of the Public Protector`s administrative support 

(12) Mr William Mthotho and/or Teboho Mahlangu, SAPS VIP Protectors (attended all). He is in charge of Public Protector Safety and security.

2. (a) (i) by 31 March 2017 the Roadshow would have visited 11 towns and 6 (six)provinces.

(ii) Yes, the Roadshow will continue in the next financial year. Seven more towns and remaining provinces will be visited during April and May 2017.

(b) (i) (ii)

Province	Place	Date
Gauteng	Johannesburg City Hall- Provincial Legislature	16 February 2017
	Heildeberg- Ratanga Multi –Purpose Hall	17 February 2017
Limpopo	Polokwane (Lebowakgomo- Provincial Legislature)	27 February 2017
	Thohoyandou	28 February 2017
Mpumalanga	Nelspruit- Provincial Legislature	02 March 2017
	Ermelo	03 March 2017
Kwazulu- Natal	Escort Conference Centre & Pietermaritzburg- Provincial Legislature	15 March 2017
Free State	Bloemfontein- Provincial Legislature	16 March 2017
	Thaba Nchu	17 March 2017

North West	Mmabatho- Provincial Legislature	23 March 2017
	Vryburg, Madibogo Village	24 March 2017
Kwazulu Natal	Mkhambathini Municipality	04 April 2017
Northern Cape	Ritchie Town	19 April 2017
	Kimberley- Provincial Legislature	20 April 2017
Eastern Cape	Mqanduli	26 April 2017
Western Cape	Cape Town- Provincial Legislature	04 May 2017
	Fish Hoek Township	05 May 2017
Eastern Cape	Bisho-Provincial Legislature	16 May 2017

Reply:

The investigation by the Competition Commission of collusion involving price-fixing and market allocation in forex transactions has been a matter of public record and was reported in the Commission’s Annual Report tabled in Parliament during 2016. The Commission advised the SA Reserve Bank, Minister of Economic Development as well as the National Treasury when it had completed its investigation, that it would refer the matter to the Competition Tribunal.

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Reply:

The Department has not procured any services from / or made any payments to (a) Mr Mzwanele Manyi, (b) the Progressive Professionals Forum, (c) the Decolonisation Fund and/or (d) the Black Business Council

 

COMPILER/CONTACT PERSONS: Mr TW Tredoux

EXT: 5079

DIRECTOR – GENERAL

STATUS:

DATE:

QUESTION 453 APPROVED/NOT APPROVED/AMENDED

Dr BE NZIMANDE, MP

MINISTER OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING

STATUS:

DATE:

Reply:

1. No services were procured from the above-mentioned service providers.

Reply:

a) The budget allocation for the Public Protector `s Roadshow in the

(i) 2016/2017 financial year is: R1.5 million (for roll-out in all 9 provinces from the Complaints and Stakeholder management unit. From that amount each province was allocated R100 000 specifically for roadshow)

(ii) 2017/18 financial year is: not yet determined, awaiting approval from the National Assembly of the Strategic Plan, Annual Performance Plan and 2017/18 Budget.

b) In 2016/17 the budget was allocated as follows:

 (i) Travel: R200 000 (Flights)

 (ii) Accommodation: R100 000

 (iii) Venue and facilities hire: R900 000

 (iv) Advertising costs: N/A

 (v) Subsistence: R50 000

 (vi) Other: R70 000 (kilometer allowance for use of transport) and R180 000 (catering)

Reply:

I have been advised by the Department as follows:-

The answer to the above question is: NO.

Reply:

The Tirisano Trust is currently in the process of being set up. Once the process is complete, the trustees will allocate funding on an annual basis. The monies will come via the National Revenue Fund and will be appropriated by parliament to the Fund and thus there will be parliamentary accountability.

It has been agreed between government and the construction companies that all the transactions in the Tirisano Fund will be done on a transparent basis, all beneficiaries will be publicly disclosed and all financial transactions of the Fund (including administration fees, consultancy payments – if any and if warranted), as well as payments made to any individual or company, should be open to public scrutiny.

The Trust provides that monies may be allocated as follows:

• Bursaries for black students studying engineering, quantity surveying and building science; 
• Bursaries for the development of black artisans including through mentorship and employment placements;
• Maths and science education in public schools;
• Special social development projects such as rural bridges, student accommodation, clinics, schools and sports-fields. 
• Building capacity in the state on engineering, project management and other infrastructure services in the design, construction, operation and maintenance of public infrastructure; and
• Enterprise development programs for small, black-owned construction firms, including through the provision of working capital at concessional rates and support on performance bonds.

The Trust will report publicly on specific projects to be selected and the companies, individuals and communities who will benefit, once the Tirisano Fund has made such allocation.

 

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Reply:

It is Government’s public goal to consolidate the number of public entities in order to avoid duplications of mandates and reduce overhead costs.

Both the IDC and the NEF have responsibility for the promotion of black economic empowerment. In addition, the NEF has funding challenges for new loan approvals.

To give effect to the goal of agency consolidation and to enable the NEF to benefit from the IDC balance-sheet and experience, it was agreed in principle between the Ministers of Trade & Industry and Economic Development as well as the IDC and NEF to incorporate the NEF as a wholly-owned subsidiary of the IDC.

The technical work to enable this decision to be implemented will now be undertaken and the timeframes for conclusion thereof is not yet available. In order to enable the NEF to continue to provide industrial funding for black industrialists, the two organisations are considering transitional measures pending conclusion of the merger arrangements.

These will be announced when they are finalised.

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Reply:

No payments were made nor were any services procured from the persons and organisations referred to in the question.

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Reply:

1. (a), (b), (c) and (d)

High Cost Increase

		2016/17 R’000	2017/18 R’000	Reason for Increased allocation
A	Computer Services	29 447	67 010	The allocation for computer services were corrected over the Medium Term Expenditure Framework as the allocation for the 2016/17 financial year was too low (R29.447m). 2015/16 financial year audited figure was at R75.549m. Therefore the increased allocation is expected to cover the cost for data lines, servers for the main offices in Pretoria and Cape Town and Regional Offices for the Expanded Public Works Projects projects, as well as enforcement at the OR Thambo.
B	Consultants	215 311	207 521	The services under consultants include Communication, Research and Project Management consultants in the specialised fields of Oceans and Research, Biodiversity and Conservation, Climate Change and Air Quality, Strategic Infrastructure Projects, Internal Auditors. National Treasury implemented reduction in compensation of employee’s allocations, resulting in not filling posts that are becoming vacant. The additional allocation received with regards to the Waste Tyre projects was also allocated under this line.
C	Travel	155 145	154 700	The travel allocation were cut from 2016/17 due to the implementation of cost containment measures. Travel include domestic travel to cover inspections in compliance, enforcement, and 750 Expanded Public Works Projects. They also include foreign travel to attend environmental, heritage, climate change, biodiversity and protected areas forums and platforms.
D	Venue	33 575	44 965	Venues and facilities allocation was corrected to cover the cost for venues to host the World Oceans Day, World Wetlands Day, Environmental month, Waste Khoro, Waste Phakisa Labs, National Parks Congress, as well as Oceans Economy Labs.

2. (a) and (b)

Cost-effective options

Cost containment measures were considered in line with National Treasury cost containment instruction received.

3. Why rely on the services of Consultants

The expertise and capacity does not exist in-house to undertake some of the complex work done in the Department. The Department attempted to attract and retain these type of expertise in the past, but failed due to lower salaries paid to civil servants. Such services under consultants include Research and Project Management consultants in the specialised fields of Oceans and Research, Biodiversity and Conservation, Climate Change and Air Quality, Strategic Infrastructure Projects, as well as Internal Auditors. National Treasury implemented reduction in compensation of employee’s allocations, resulting in not filling posts becoming vacant. The additional allocation received with regards to the Waste Tyre projects were also allocated under this line.

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Reply:

(a) No private security company is employed by the Department of Environmental Affairs for anti-poaching purposes.

(b) (i) and (ii) Within SANParks, no private company is employed for anti-poaching purposes. The internal capability that was established over the past few years, complemented by the support from the government security agencies, is sufficient to provide the specialist nature of operations in the mission area. It also ensures the command and control required to conduct such operations.

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Reply:

1(a) 815 police stations have implemented the Rural Safety Strategy:

Eastern Cape (162)

1 Addo

2 Afsondering

3 Aliwal North

4 Avondale

5 Balfour

6 Barkly East

7 Bathurst

8 Baviaanskloof

9 Bell

10 Bholo

11 Bholothwa

12 Bityi

13 Bluewater

14 Bridge Camp

15 Burgersdorp

16 Cala

17 Cedarville

18 Chalumna

19 Chungwa

20 Coffee Bay

21 Cofimvaba

22 Committees

23 Cookhouse

24 Cradock

25 Dalasile

26 Dordrecht

27 Doringkloof

28 Elands Height

29 Elliot

30 Elliotdale

31 Ezibeleni

32 Flagstaff

33 Floukraal

34 Fort Brown

35 Glen Grey

36 Hamburg

37 Healdtown

38 Henderson

39 Hlababomvu

40 Hofmeyr

41 Hogsback

42 Ida

43 Ilinge

44 Indwe

45 Jamestown

46 Katkop

47 Kei Bridge

48 Kenton on Sea

49 Khubusidrift

50 Kinkelbos

51 Kleinbulhoek

52 Kolomane

53 Kwaaiman

54 Kwandengane

55 Lady Frere

56 Lady Grey

57 Libode

58 Lukholweni

59 Lusikisiki

60 Macleantown

61 Maclear

62 Madeira

63 Maletswai

64 Maluti

65 Matatiele

66 Mbizana

67 Mbizeni

68 Mhlungisi

69 Middelburg (EC)

70 Molteno

71 Mooiplaas

72 Mount Ayliff

73 Mount Fletcher

74 Mount Frere

75 Moyeni

76 Mpisi

77 Mqanduli

78 Mthatha

79 Mtontsasa

80 Mzamba

81 Ngangelizwe

82 Ngcobo

83 Ngqeleni

84 Ntabankulu

85 Ntabethemba

86 Palmietfontein

87 Phumalanga

88 Port St Johns

89 Punzana

90 Queenstown

91 Qumbu

92 Rhodes

93 Riebeeck East

94 Rietbron

95 Rossouw

96 Scenery Park

97 Seafield

98 Seven Fountains

99 Sterkspruit

100 Sterkstroom

101 Steve Vukile Tshwete

102 Steynsburg

103 Storms River

104 Sulenkama

105 Tabase

106 Tamara

107 Tarkastad

108 Thina Falls

109 Thomas River

110 Thornhill Ciskei

111 Thornhill

112 Tsolo

113 Tsomo

114 Tyefu

115 Tylden

116 Ugie

117 Venterstad

118 Whittlesea

119 Wolwefontein

120 Zamuxolo

121 Zele

122 Aberdeen

123 Adelaide

124 Alexandria

125 Alice

126 Alicedale

127 Bedford

128 Berlin

129 Bhisho

130 Butterworth

131 Cathcart

132 Centane

133 Dimbaza

134 Dutywa

135 Fort Beaufort

136 Graaff-Reinet

137 Hankey

138 Jansenville

139 Joubertina

140 Kareedouw

141 Kei Mouth

142 Kei Road

143 Keiskammahoek

144 Kidds Beach

145 King William's Town

146 Kirkwood

147 Klipplaat

148 Komga

149 Middledrift

150 Msobomvu

151 Ndevana

152 Ngqamakhwe

153 Patensie

154 Paterson

155 Pearston

156 Peddie

157 Seymour

158 Somerset East

159 Steytlerville

160 Stutterheim

161 Willowmore

162 Willowvale

Free State (97)

1 Soutpan

2 Koffiefontein

3 Tweespruit

4 Harrismith

5 Kestell

6 Makwane

7 Phuthaditjhaba

8 Selosesha

9 Thaba-Nchu

10 Goedemoed

11 Bethulie

12 Gariepdam

13 Verkykerskop

14 Arlington

15 Bethlehem

16 Clarens

17 Fouriesburg

18 Lindley

19 Paul Roux

20 Petrus Steyn

21 Reitz

22 Rosendal

23 Boshof

24 Brandfort

25 Bultfontein

26 Dealesville

27 Glen

28 Hertzogville

29 Hoopstad

30 Theunissen

31 Verkeerdevlei

32 Winburg

33 Clocolan

34 Ficksburg

35 Marquard

36 Senekal

37 Jacobsdal

38 Luckhoff

39 Petrusburg

40 Wanda

41 Heuningspruit

42 Kroonstad

43 Maokeng

44 Steynsrus

45 Vierfontein

46 Viljoenskroon

47 Excelsior

48 Hobhouse

49 Kommissiepoort

50 Ladybrand

51 Cornelia

52 Mafube

53 Tweeling

54 Villiers

55 Bloemspruit

56 Kagisanong

57 Bainsvlei

58 Bayswater

59 Navalsig

60 Tierpoort

61 Deneysville

62 Oranjeville

63 Viljoensdrif

64 Zamdela

65 Boithuso

66 Botshabelo

67 Dewetsdorp

68 Rouxville

69 Smithfield

70 Van Stadensrus

71 Wepener

72 Zastron

73 Hennenman

74 Thabong

75 Ventersburg

76 Virginia

77 Edenburg

78 Fauresmith

79 Jagersfontein

80 Philippolis

81 Reddersburg

82 Springfontein

83 Steunmekaar

84 Trompsburg

85 Edenville

86 Heilbron

87 Koppies

88 Parys

89 Vredefort

90 Memel

91 Roadside

92 Vrede

93 Warden

94 Allanridge

95 Bothaville

96 Odendaalsrus

97 Wesselsbron

Gauteng (33)

 

1. Hekpoort

2 The Barrage

3 Welbekend

4 Akasia

5 Bekkersdal

6 Boschkop

7 Bronkhorstspruit

8 Carletonville

9 Cullinan

10 De Deur

11 Devon

12 Dube

13 Ekangala

14 Erasmia

15 Fochville

16 Hammanskraal

17 Heidelberg (Gp)

18 Kameeldrift

19 Kliprivier

20 Magaliesburg

21 Meyerton

22 Muldersdrift

23 Nigel

24 Olifantsfontein

25 Orange Farms

26 Putfontein

27 Randfontein

28 Ratanda

29 Tarlton

30 Temba

31 Vaal Marina

32 Vereeniging

33 Westona

KwaZulu-Natal (130)

1 Amangwe

2 Babanango

3 Besters

4 Bhekithemba

5 Bishopstowe

6 Boston

7 Bulwer

8 Ceza

9 Cramond

10 Creighton

11 Donnybrook

12 Dududu

13 Dundee

14 Ekombe

15 Ekuvukeni

16 Elandslaagte

17 Ematimatolo

18 Ematsheni

19 Evatt

20 Ezinqoleni

21 Folwen

22 Franklin

23 Gamalakhe

24 Glencoe

25 Gluckstadt

26 Gowan Lea

27 Greytown

28 Groenvlei

29 Harburg

30 Harding

31 Helpmekaar

32 Hibberdene

33 Highflats

34 Hlobane

35 Ibisi

36 Impendle

37 Ingogo

38 Intsikeni

39 Kingsley

40 Kokstad

41 Kranskop

42 Kwambonambi

43 Louwsburg

44 Magudu

45 Mahlabathini

46 Maphumulo

47 Margate

48 Mbongolwane

49 Mehlomnyama

50 Mid Illovo

51 Mondlo

52 Mpungamhlophe

53 Msinga

54 Msinsini

55 Muden

56 Ndwedwe

57 Newark

58 Ngome

59 Nhlanhleni

60 Nkandla

61 Nondweni

62 Nongoma

63 Nquthu

64 Nsuze

65 Ntabamhlope

66 Ntambanana

67 Nyon

68 Paddock

69 Paulpietersburg

70 Pongola

71 Port Edward

72 Rietvlei

73 Sawoti

74 Scottburgh

75 Southport

76 St Faiths

77 Swartberg

78 Thornville

79 Ulundi

80 Umkomaas

81 Umzimkhulu

82 Umzinto

83 Upper Tugela

84 Van Reenen

85 Vryheid

86 Wasbank

87 Alexandra Road

88 Bergville

89 Colenso

90 Dalton

91 Dannhauser

92 Empangeni

93 Eshowe

94 Esikhaleni

95 Estcourt

96 Ezakheni

97 Gingindlovu

98 Hammarsdale

99 Hillcrest

100 Hilton-Kzn

101 Himeville

102 Howick

103 Inchanga

104 Ixopo

105 Kwadukuza

106 Kwandengezi

107 Ladysmith

108 Mandeni

109 Mariannhill

110 Melmoth

111 Mooi River

112 Mountain Rise

113 Mpophomeni

114 Mpumalanga KZN

115 Mtunzini

116 New Hanover

117 Newcastle

118 Nottingham Road

119 Osizweni

120 Plessislaer

121 Richards Bay

122 Richmond-KZN

123 Sundumbili

124 Umhlali

125 Utrecht

126 Verulam

127 Wartburg

128 Weenen

129 Wembezi

130 Winterton

Limpopo (99)

1 Pienaarsrivier

2 Rooiberg

3 Rust De Winter

4 Tuinplaas

5 Giyani

6 Hlanganani

7 Malamulele

8 Saselamani

9 Sekgosese

10 Dennilton

11 Groblersdal

12 Hlogotlou

13 Laersdrift

14 Marble Hall

15 Motetema

16 Nebo

17 Roossenekal

18 Zaaiplaas

19 Apel

20 Jane Furse

21 Lebowakgomo

22 Malipsdrift

23 Masemola

24 Sekhukhune

25 Bulgerivier

26 Saamboubrug

27 Tolwe

28 Tom Burke

29 Villa Nora

30 Witpoort

31 Elandskraal

32 Gilead

33 Magatle

34 Mahwelereng

35 Tinmyne

36 Zebediela

37 Mara

38 Mphephu

39 Tshilwavhusiku

40 Tshitale

41 Waterpoort

42 Waterval

43 Dorset

44 Naboomspruit

45 Rankin's Pass

46 Roedtan

47 Vaalwater

48 Masisi

49 Tshamutumbu

50 Gravelotte

51 Hoedspruit

52 Lulekani

53 Namakgale

54 Mankweng

55 Morebeng

56 Sebayeng

57 Maleboho

58 Mashashane

59 Matlala

60 Senwabarwana

61 Seshego

62 Cumberland

63 Dwaalboom

64 Hoopdal

65 Levubu

66 Makuya

67 Mutale

68 Siloam

69 Tshaulu

70 Vuwani

71 Burgersfort

72 Leboeng

73 Mecklenburg

74 Ohrigstad

75 Tubatse

76 Bolobedu

77 Haenertsburg

78 Letsitele

79 Maake

80 Ritavi

81 Rakgoadi

82 Mokwakwaila

83 Alldays

84 Bela-Bela

85 Botlokwa

86 Lephalale

87 Makhado

88 Modimolle

89 Modjadjiskloof

90 Mogwadi

91 Mokopane

92 Musina

93 Northam

94 Phalaborwa

95 Polokwane

96 Thabazimbi

97 Thohoyandou

98 Tzaneen

99 Westenburg

Mpumalanga (66)

1 Acornhoek

2 Amersfoort

3 Balfour Tvl

4 Bushbuckridge

5 Calcutta

6 Dientjie

7 Dirkiesdorp

8 Ekulindeni

9 Elukwatini

10 Fernie

11 Hartebeeskop

12 Hazyview

13 Kaapmuiden

14 Kabokweni

15 Kwaggafontein

16 Maartenshoop

17 Masoyi

18 Matsulu

19 Mayflower

20 Mbuzini

21 Mhala

22 Mmametlake

23 Siyabuswa

24 Tonga

25 Tweefontein

26 Vaalbank

27 Verena

28 Wakkerstroom

29 Amsterdam

30 Badplaas

31 Belfast

32 Breyten

33 Carolina

34 Charl Cilliers

35 Chrissiesmeer

36 Davel

37 Delmas

38 Dullstroom

39 Embalenhle

40 Ermelo

41 Graskop

42 Greylingstad

43 Grootvlei

44 Kanyamazane

45 Komatipoort

46 Kwamhlanga

47 Leslie

48 Lothair

49 Low's Creek

50 Machadodorp

51 Mahamba

52 Malelane

53 Morgenzon Transvaal

54 Ngodwana

55 Ogies

56 Perdekop

57 Pienaar

58 Piet Retief

59 Sabie

60 Schoemansdal

61 Sheepmoor

62 Skukuza

63 Sundra

64 Val

65 Volksrust

66 Waterval Boven

North West (76)

1 Amalia

2 Assen

3 Atamelang

4 Bedwang

5 Bethanie

6 Biesiesvlei

7 Boons

8 Boshoek

9 Bray

10 Buffelshoek

11 Cyferskuil

12 Ganyesa

13 Groot Marico

14 Hebron

15 Ipelegeng

16 Itsoseng

17 Jericho

18 Kanana

19 Kgomotso

20 Khuma

21 Klerkskraal

22 Klipgat

23 Lehurutshe

24 Lethabong

25 Lomanyaneng

26 Madibogo

27 Madikwe

28 Makapanstad

29 Makgobistad

30 Mmakau

31 Mokopong

32 Mooifontein

33 Morokweng

34 Mothutlung

35 Motswedi

36 Nietverdiend

37 Ottoshoop

38 Piet Plessis

39 Reivilo

40 Setlagole

41 Sun City

42 Tshidilamolomo

43 Vorstershoop

44 Bloemhof

45 Boitekong

46 Christiana

47 Coligny

48 Delareyville

49 Hartbeesfontein

50 Huhudi

51 Ikageng

52 Jouberton

53 Koster

54 Leeudoringstad

55 Lethlabile

56 Lichtenburg

57 Mahikeng

58 Makwassie

59 Marikana

60 Mmabatho

61 Mogwase

62 Mooinooi

63 Orkney

64 Ottosdal

65 Phokeng

66 Pudimoe

67 Sannieshof

68 Schweizer-Reneke

69 Stella

70 Stilfontein

71 Swartruggens

72 Taung

73 Ventersdorp

74 Vryburg

75 Wolmaransstad

76 Zeerust

Northern Cape (85)

1 Norvalspont

2 Boetsap

3 Deben

4 Dingleton

5 Kathu

6 Olifantshoek

7 Plooysburg

8 Bathlaros

9 Bothithong

10 Heuningvlei

11 Kuruman

12 Mothibistad

13 Severn

14 Tsineng

15 Van Zylsrus

16 Wrenchville

17 Onseepkans

18 Brandvlei

19 Calvinia

20 Fraserburg

21 Loeriesfontein

22 Middelpos

23 Nieuwoudtville

24 Sutherland

25 Williston

26 Carnarvon

27 Loxton

28 Vanwyksvlei

29 Vosburg

30 Britstown

31 Colesberg

32 De Aar

33 Hanover

34 Noupoort

35 Petrusville

36 Philipstown

37 Richmond

38 Victoria West

39 Barkly West

40 Delportshoop

41 Roodepan

42 Hartswater

43 Jan Kempdorp

44 Pampierstat

45 Warrenton

46 Windsorton

47 Belmont

48 Hopetown

49 Strydenburg

50 Vanderkloof

51 Augrabies

52 Kakamas

53 Keimoes

54 Kenhardt

55 Campbell

56 Douglas

57 Griekwastad

58 Modder River

59 Aggeneys

60 Pella

61 Pofadder

62 Alexander Bay

63 Kleinsee

64 Port Nolloth

65 Danielskuil

66 Lime Acres

67 Postmasburg

68 Marydale

69 Niekerkshoop

70 Prieska

71 Garies

72 Hondeklip Bay

73 Kamieskroon

74 Komaggas

75 Nababeep

76 Springbok

77 Steinkopf

78 Vioolsdrif

79 Groblershoop

80 Kanoneiland

81 Noenieput

82 Rietfontein

83 Rosedale

84 Upington

85 Witdraai

Western Cape (66)

1 Albertinia

2 Ashton

3 Barrydale

4 Bonnievale

5 Calitzdorp

6 Darling

7 De Doorns

8 De Rust

9 Eendekuil

10 Franschhoek

11 Gans Bay

12 Genadendal

13 Grabouw

14 Groot Brakrivier

15 Groot-Drakenstein

16 Heidelberg(C)

17 Hopefield

18 Klapmuts

19 Laaiplek

20 Ladismith

21 Laingsburg

22 Langebaan

23 Montagu

24 Moorreesburg

25 Napier

26 Piketberg

27 Porterville

28 Prince Alfred Hamlet

29 Rawsonville

30 Redelinghuys

31 Riversdale

32 Saron

33 Stanford

34 Still Bay

35 Swellendam

36 Tulbagh

37 Uniondale

38 Villiersdorp

39 Wolseley

40 Atlantis

41 Brackenfell

42 Bredasdorp

43 Caledon

44 Ceres

45 Clanwilliam

46 Cloetesville

47 Durbanville

48 George

49 Gordons Bay

50 Hermanus

51 Knysna

52 Kraaifontein

53 Kuilsrivier

54 Kwanokuthula

55 Kwanonqaba

56 Malmesbury

57 Melkbosstrand

58 Oudtshoorn

59 Paarl

60 Plettenberg Bay

61 Robertson

62 Saldanha

63 Somerset West

64 Stellenbosch

65 Wellington

66 Worcester

1(b) The total number of members responsible for the implementation of the specified plan for each specified police station is 815, one member per station.

1(c) Available resources for the implementation of the Rural Safety Strategy are vehicles; radios; cellphones; bullet-resistant vests; reflector jackets and road-block equipment.

2(a) The following police stations have not yet implemented the Rural Safety Strategy:

FREE STATE (9)

1. Namahadi
2. Tseki
3. Tseseng
4. Batho
5. Kopanong
6. Mangaung
7. Bronville
8. Meloding
9. Tumahole

KWAZULU-NATAL (27)

1. Amanzimtoti
2. Charlestown
3. Emanguzi
4. Glendale
5. Hattingspruit
6. Hlabisa
7. Hluhluwe
8. Ingwavuma
9. Jozini
10. Kwamakhathu
11. Kwamsane
12. Mbazwana
13. Mkhuze
14. Mtubatuba
15. Ndumo
16. Normandien
17. Port Shepstone
18. Taylors Halt
19. Umbumbulu
20. Umsunduzi
21. Camperdown
22. Inanda
23. Madadeni
24. Phoenix
25. Town Hill
26. Tongaat
27. Ezibayeni

NORTH WEST (1)

1. Tlhabane

NORTHERN CAPE (3)

1. Kuyasa
2. Sunrise
3. Pabalello

WESTERN CAPE (29)

1. Beaufort West
2. Doring Bay
3. Dysselsdorp
4. Elands Bay
5. Graafwater
6. Klawer
7. Kleinmond
8. Lambertsbaai
9. Leeu-Gamka
10. Lutzville
11. Mcgregor
12. Murraysburg
13. Nuwerus
14. Philadelphia
15. Prince Albert
16. Riebeek-Wes
17. Riviersonderend
18. St Helena Bay
19. Struisbaai
20. Suurbraak
21. Touws River
22. Vanrhynsdorp
23. Citrusdal
24. Mbekweni
25. Pacaltsdorp
26. Philippi
27. Thembalethu
28. Vredenburg
29. Mosselbay

2(b) The SAPS implementation of the Rural Safety Strategy at the remaining 69 police stations, in accordance with the set minimum criteria, is currently underway.

Reply:

1. The Station Commander was contacted telephonically by Councillor Tetzani, on 2017-03-01, who indicated that a Democratic Alliance (DA) delegation intended visiting the station and putting questions to the Station Commander, Colonel Vesi. The Station Commander welcomes the visit, but has indicated that questions related to the station, should be directed to the Provincial Office, as this is standard practice in the South African Police Service (SAPS).

2. The Station Commander has never refused to meet with any political delegation. Please refer to the attached correspondence which documents a meeting conducted with the Station Commander on 27 May 2016.

Reply:

(1) Attached at Tag A is a comprehensive report on the international agreements within the past 10 financial years in categories of aid agencies, bilateral partner countries and entities, multilateral and international private sector.

(2) In summary the report reflects as follows:
 

International partner	Past 10 years	Since 1 April 2016
Aid agencies	11 agreements signed	4 agreements signed
Bilateral partner countries and entities	38 agreements signed	1 agreement signed
Multilateral entities	8 agreements signed	No agreements signed
International private sector	4 agreements signed	No agreements signed

Find here: Tag A: International Agreement Signed by the Department of Science and Technology

Reply:

SEIAS is focusing on ex ante analysis on impact of proposed policies, legislations and regulations before they are approved or passed as Acts of Parliament. Through SEIAS, departments are able to proactively address areas that can create regulatory burden, potential risks that can result in unintended consequences or even high costs for implementation or litigation costs.

SEIAS Unit is not responsible for the Red Tape Reduction which is being addressed by Department of Small Business Development.

Impact on legislation is monitored through different instruments such as performance monitoring of outcomes and Annual Performance Plans, Service Delivery Improvement Plans (SDIPs), Operation Phakisa, Front Line Service Delivery and etc.

Reply:

(a) and (b)

Yes, an Integrity Testing Policy for the management of the integrity of officials and Standard Operating Procedures guide the implementation of the monitoring of the integrity of officials. The policy accounts for labour relations as well as law enforcement requirements. The guideline includes processes for scheduled as well as ad hoc assessments, with the appropriate follow-ups as required by investigations and subsequent decisions on how to handle individual cases.

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Reply:

(1)(a)(i) No new applications for start-ups were approved within the Republic in the period January 2016 to December 2016.

(1)(a)(ii) Twenty-five applications for existing businesses were approved and seven were approved for change of condition on an already issued business visa.

(1)(b) The Immigration Regulations prescribe R 5 million as an amount in cash to be invested in the Republic as determined from time to time by the Minister, after consultation with the Minister of Trade and Industry, by notice in the Gazette. In the year 2016 there were no business visa applications that were approved for investments into new businesses or start-up.

(1)(c) 148 applications were rejected for business visa renewals, and 48 were rejected for new businesses.

(1)(d) In most cases applications are rejected for fraudulent supporting documents. Most of these are where the applicants have submitted fraudulent Chartered Accountant letters purporting to confirm the availability of funds.

The rejections therefore do not translate to any loss of potential investments as in essence the applicants could not provide proof of the available investment amount.

(2)(a) All applicants whose permits are rejected are traced and deported by Inspectorate unit.

(2)(b) Inspectorate unit conducts inspections to ensure that all persons issued with visas comply with the terms and conditions of their permits.

Reply:

a) No procurement of services and/or payments were made to Mr. Mzwandile Manyi.

b) No procurement of services and/or payments were made to the Progressive Professionals Forum

c) No procurement of services and/or payments were made to the Decolonisation Fund

d) No procurement of services and/or payments were made to the Black Business Council

i) No services were procured

ii) R- Nil

iii) R- Nil or No detail cost breakdown

iv) R- Nil or No amount paid

v) Not applicable

vi) R-Nil or Not applicable, there is no detail breakdown of payment

Reply:

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

No payments were made to (a) Mr Mzwanele Manyi, (b) the Progressive Professionals Forum, (c) the Decolonisation Fund and/or (d) the Black Business Council due to no services being requested from, or rendered by them.

(i, ii, iii, iv and v)

Not applicable.

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Reply:

(1) The Department did not participate in the identified dialogue and is not aware of any of its entities having participated.

(2) Not applicable.

COMPILER/CONTACT PERSONS:

EXT:

DIRECTOR – GENERAL

STATUS:

DATE:

QUESTION 690 APPROVED/NOT APPROVED/AMENDED

Dr BE NZIMANDE, MP

MINISTER OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING

STATUS:

DATE:

Reply:

In 2013 the Cabinet resolved that the 2014-2019 (Medium Term Strategic Framework) MTSF should form the first five-year implementation phase of the National Development Plan (NDP) and mandated different organs of the state to begin aligning their plans to the NDP vision - 2030. The aim of the MTSF is to ensure policy coherence across government as well as the alignment between planning and budgeting processes. The MTSF outlines programmes and key interventions to growth, employment and investment, particularly in core productive sectors. The interventions under the MTSF complement other policies such as the New Growth Path and the National Industrial Policy Framework that already exist.

The current global and domestic economy remains weak. Economic growth essentially stagnated in 2016 and there might be a modest recovery in growth towards 2.0% by 2020. Unemployment rates are likely to remain high with lower growth. As part of the global economy, South Africa is not immune to the challenges facing other countries. A number of sectors earmarked for growth and employment are affected by these external factors. These include lower commodity prices and global steel oversupply. These developments necessitated government to evaluate all policies, strategies and programmes interventions with a commitment to stabilise some of the affected sectors. Global economic challenges have had major impact on the implementation of key government programmes and commitments during the period under review. Despite the weak economic environment, the commitments made by government under Outcome Four: Decent Employment through Inclusive Growth are being implemented and progress is being recorded in key sectors of the economy.

The Department of Planning Monitoring and Evaluation (DPME) provides quarterly updates to the Executive on the progress made by the government in realising the objectives set out in the 2014-2019 MTSF. In addition, DPME quarterly reports, identify challenges and determine how best to address them in the remaining years of the 2014-2019 MTSF. The department also provide guidance on the implementation of government’s programme of action and identify critical lessons for an effective implementation of the NDP, 2030. This includes the 9-point plan that was announced by the President during the 2015 State of the Nation Address to fast track the implementation of the MTSF.

Reply:

(1) (a) & (b) No.

(2) (a) & (b) No.

Reply:

(1) The South African Police Service (SAPS) does not have specialised units to specifically investigate crimes committed on farms and small holdings (farm attacks). Crime committed on farms and smallholdings has, however, been identified as a strategic priority and is being dealt with as such. The prevention and combatting of these crimes has been included in the Annual Operational Plan for the 2017/2018 financial year of the Division: Visible Policing and is also being addressed in the Rural Safety Strategy. The investigation of these crimes is also prioritised at provincial level and, depending on the complexity and nature of specific crimes, the investigations are conducted by Provincial Investigation Units, which resort under the direct command and control of the Deputy Provincial Commissioner: Crime Detection.

(2) A scientific study to determine the reasons behind the criminal behaviour during the commission of these crimes has not yet been conducted, but the modus operandi and the circumstances under which these crimes are committed, are constantly being analysed by Detective Service, Crime Intelligence, the Crime Registrar and Visible Policing, in order to implement specific operational and tactical plans for the prevention, combating and investigation of these crimes.

Reply:

(a)-(d), (i)-(vi) The South African Police Service (SAPS) could not detect that any services were procured or payments made to the mentioned individual, Forum, Fund and / or Council.

Reply:

1. The South African Police Service (SAPS) collects data annually using “input management sheets” for all police stations. The information collected, indicates workload, based on prevailing circumstances, and will therefore indicate whether or not the station should be upgraded. The data collection process for 2017 has been included and the status of the Sebenza Police Station will remain unchanged.

(2)(a)(b)(c) Sebenza Precinct:

The following information is relevant to the Sebenza Police Station precinct:

Sector:	1	2	3	TOTAL
Residents	10 235	5 117	4 837	20 470
Businesses	48	150	120	342
Key Points*	01	0	01	02

National Key Points: NCP Chemicals in Sector 1 and AEL Explosive Company in Sector 3. Please note that this information is collected for the police station precinct and not by the sectors.

Reply:

1. It is applicable to both privately owned rhino horn stocks as well as government owned stocks.

2. Yes, the proposed regulations also apply to government-owned stock. The same requirements that apply to private rhino horn owners who intend to sell their rhino horns, will also apply to organs of state who have rhino horn and intend to sell the horn, e.g.:

• Proof of legal acquisition must be proven by means of a possession permit;
• Each horn must be marked by means of both a microchip and a ZA-serial number;
• A genetic profiling report for each rhino horn must be available;
• The detail of each rhino horn must be recorded on the national database and must be verified;
• The relevant organ of state must be in possession of a selling permit, issued in terms of the National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act, 2004 (Act No. 10 of 2004) (NEMBA), in order to sell its rhino horns, and it may only sell the rhino horns to a person who is in possession of a purchasing permit issued in terms of NEMBA; and
• Organs of state may not intentionally shave or powder its rhino horns, or cause powder, shavings, drill bits, slivers etc. to form, except in the circumstances specified in the proposed prohibition Notice (Notice No. 77).

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Reply:

(a) No.

(b) No.

(c) No.

(d) No.

Reply:

The State Security Agency (SSA) has not procured any services, or made any payments to Mr. Mzawanele Manyi, the Progressive Professionals Forum, The Decolonisation Fund and/or the Black Business Council. The aforementioned person and/or organisations have not been requested to provide any services.

Reply:

An Audi Q7 was purchased for the Deputy Minister in the 2016/17 financial year at a cost of R971, 432.76.

Approved / Not Approved

Hon. Jeff Radebe, MP

Minister in The Presidency

Date:

Reply:

(1) In 2012, the President of the Republic of South Africa (RSA) and Commander-in-Chief of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF), President J.G. Zuma, proclaimed that 21 February will be observed and commemorated as Armed Forces Day. It is to be a day on which the South African population honours men and women of the South African National Defence Force by affirming its support and gratitude to them for upholding the Constitution of the Republic and defending the territorial integrity of the Republic and protecting its people. It is fortunate the Armed Forces Day 2017 coincided with the centenary commemoration of the sinking of the SS Mendi on 21 February 1917. To reciprocate, the SANDF also uses this annual event to strengthen its relationship with the broader population and to reach out to local communities.

(2) The SANDF does not have an allocated budget for the Armed Forces Day and therefore the host Service (rotated amongst the Services on an annual basis) budgets for the corporate costs while all participating Services and Divisions budget for their participating members’ subsistence and travel costs.

     a) The guideline prescribes an estimated budget of RM25.

     b) The total actual cost of hosting is as follows:

     (i) For 2016 Armed Forces Day: R 20 845 897.00.

     (ii) For 2017 Armed Forces Day: R 24 777 028.00.

(3) Since its proclamation, the Armed Forces Day has been celebrated in five provinces, namely Gauteng, the Free State, the North West Province, Eastern Cape Province and KwaZulu Natal. It is the prerogative of the Chief of the South African Nation Defence Force to select the venue in which the Armed Forces Day is celebrated.

a) Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan in 2016 was part a provincial rotation; the venue was ideal for the host service, the SA Navy, to showcase its capabilities in a more tangible way than in the previous three years.

b) The eThekweni Metropolitan Municipality was recommended by the SA Army as the most suitable venue to celebrate the 2017 Armed Forces Day considering that it coincided with the centenary commemoration of the sinking of the SS Mendi.

Reply:

(a) Official International trips by the Minister of Tourism

(i)Destination & date	(ii)Purpose	(ii) Cost
Rio de Janeiro & Sao Paulo, Brazil (21 to 25 September 2014)	Opening of South African Tourism’s (SAT) office in Brazil. To preside over the Ubuntu Awards and the South African stand at the Associacao Basiliera de Agencias de Viagens (ABAV) Travel Tradeshow To interact with the Brazilian Outbound Tour Operators (Travel Trade) and visit WHS To sign a Memorandum of Understanding on Cooperation in the Field of Tourism.	R 111 957.74
Uzbekistan, Turkey & Samarkand (29 to 30 September 2014 Turkey) (01 to 03 October 2014 Samarkand )	To attend the 99th Session of the World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) Executive Council (Exco) and 5th meeting of the Working Group on Official Development Assistance (ODA).	R 197 919.41
United Kingdom & Netherlands London & Amsterdam (03 to 06 November 2014)	To attend the World Travel Market (WTM) including meetings with key stakeholders (trade partners and industry associations) and media engagements. To deliver the Keynote address at the Ubuntu Awards. To participate as a Panel Member of the World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) & WTM Ministers’ Summit with the Theme: The legacy imperative of mega events. To attend the World Responsible Tourism Awards.	R 119 506.01
Namibia, Windhoek (23 to 24 February 2015)	The Minister met with his counterpart, Mr Herunga: Minister of Environment and Tourism during the 5th International Symposium and Annual Conference of the Partners of the Global Partnership for Sustainable Tourism.	R 7 489.39
Germany & Italy Berlin & Milan (02 to 05 March 2015 Berlin) (06 to 07 March 2015 Italy)	To attend the Internationale Tourismus-Börse (ITB) Berlin, Germany and to visit the South African Tourism (SA Tourism) office in Milan, Italy.	R 162 201.85
Dubai, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (14 to 16 March 2015 UAE) (15 to 16 March 2015 Dubai)	To attend the Moscow International Tourism Trade Fair (MITT) and to participate in the South African Trade and Media engagement session in Moscow, Russia.	R 167 843.67
	To promote South Africa as a tourism destination in advance of the outgoing holiday season in the UAE. To establish contact between the governments of South Africa and the UAE to promote tourism cooperation between the two countries. To engage the main role players in the tourism industry in the UAE to promote South Africa as a suitable tourism destination.	R109,127.39
United States of America (USA) & Spain (13 to 14 April 2015 New York) (15 to 16 April 2015 Madrid)	To officiate at the 6th Ubuntu Awards which is an annual event that is hosted by South African Tourism.	R124,722.72
	To address the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) 15th Global Summit.	The cost is included in the USA trip (connection)
Seychelles, Victoria (24 to 26 April 2015)	To attend the International Carnival of Victoria.	R 54 173.04
United Arab Emirates (UAE), Dubai (04 to 05 May 2015)	To attend the 2015 World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) Arabian Travel Market Ministerial Forum on Intra Arab Tourism establish contact between the governments of South Africa and the Middle East region. To engage the main role players in the tourism industry in the Middle East to promote South Africa as a suitable tourism destination. To attend the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement (Memorandum of Agreement) between South African Tourism and Emirates airlines to promote South Africa as a tourist destination.	R 67 303.35
Croatia, Rovinj (27-29 May 2015)	To attend the 100th Session of the UNWTO Exco and 6th meeting of Working Group on ODA.	R 111 831.38 R 68,285.44
Zimbabwe, Harare (18 June 2015)	The Minister was invited by his Zimbabwean counterpart to be a panellist and guest speaker at the Ministerial Roundtable Discussions during the Sanganai World Tourism Expo organised by the Ministry of Tourism and Hospitality of the Government of the Republic of Zimbabwe in collaboration with the University of Zimbabwe.	R 27 549.34
Medellin, Colombia, (12 to 16 September 2015)	To represent South Africa at the 21st session of the General Assembly; the 57th meeting of the UNWTO Commission for Africa (CAF) and the 101st session of the Executive Council (Exco) of the UNWTO. To chair the 7th meeting of the UNWTO Working Group on Official Development Assistance (ODA). To participate in a Ministerial lunch on “Tourism: A tool for peace and social inclusion” and a special event on “Financing of Tourism for Development”. To attend the UNWTO / International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) High Level Forum on “Tourism and Air transport for Development”. To meet with the Mexican Tourism Minister, Mr Enrique de la Madrid and the Mozambican Tourism Minister, Mr Silva Armando Dunduro.	R84,396.50
Antalya, Turkey (28 to 30 September 2015)	To attend the 6th Tourism (T20) Ministers meeting To Meet with the East Mediterranean International Tourism and Travel Exhibition (EMITT) to discuss South Africa’s participation in the 2016 exhibition	R 61,894.72
Milan, Italy (14 to 16 October 2015)	To participate at the South Africa week	R145,043.72
London, United Kingdom (02 to 05 November 2015)	To participate at the World Travel Market International Travel and Tourism Exhibition	R89,823.72
Saudi Arabia (13 to 15 December 2015)	Working visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia To build Bilateral Tourism relations between South Africa and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. To develop and improve on the sustained relationship between the Department of Tourism and the Saudi Council for Tourism and National Heritage (SCTH). To facilitate the implementation of the MOU on Tourism. To create awareness of SA as a tourism destination. To facilitate business contact between relevant tourism stakeholders.	R116,653.72
Cairo, Egypt to 03 March 2016)	Ministerial working visit to Egypt to Promote South Africa as Tourism Destination To build Bilateral Tourism relations between South Africa and the Arab Republic of Egypt. To develop and improve relations between the Department of Tourism and the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism. To facilitate the implementation of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Tourism To create awareness of SA as a tourism destination.	R28 985.72
Beijing and Shanghai, China (29 Mar18 May to 01 April 2016)	Working visit to China Minister’s visit to China to meet with his counterpart to discuss policy related matters on tourism and engage with the tourism trade.	R 65 568.46
Delhi and Mumbai, India (01 to 04 April 2016)	To engage with the travel and tourism business leaders and media in India. The visits were part of South African Tourism’s roadshow to boost tourism from these key source markets.	R59 568.46
Abidjan, Cote dÍvoire (19 to 21 April 2016)	To attend the 58th UNWTO-CAF meeting, the 10 Year Framework Programme on sustainable tourism Conference.	R89 161.23
Mahe, Seychelles (22 to 24 April 2016)	To attend the 6th Edition of the Seychelles International Carnival South Africa and Seychelles signed the Agreement on cooperation in the field of tourism in 2014. The two countries participate at each other’s tourism events exchangeable, i.e Tourism Indaba and the Seychelles Carnival.	R77 457.23
Malaga, Spain (09 to 11 May 2016)	To attend the 103rd Session of the Executive Council of the World Tourism Organisation.	R72 394.23
China, Beijing (19 to 21 May 2016)	To attend the UNWTO World Conference on Tourism for Development and the 7th T20 Ministers Meeting	R34 152.23 + R59,611.00
Khajuraho, India (01 to 02 September 2016)	To attend the Brazil-Russia-India-South Africa (Brics) Convention on Tourism	R58 560.23
Tehran, Iran (05 to 08 February 2017)	To conduct a working visit to the Islamic Republic of Iran to attend the 10th Tehran International Tourism Exhibition (TITE)	R74 586.23

(b) Official International trips by the Deputy-Minister of Tourism

(i)Destination & date	(ii)Purpose	(ii) Cost
China (16-22 September 2014)	To attend the China International Business Tourism Mart (CIBTM); one of the biggest business tourism events sin the Asia region.	R117 983.90
Dublin, Ireland (23-26 September 2014)	To attend the World Youth Student Travel Conference (WYSTC)	R105 000.00
Mahe, Seychelles (20-21 November 2014)	To attend the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) Tourism Experts Meeting.	R61235.39
Frankfurt, Germany (18-22 May 2015)	To attend IMEX Frankfurt and to participate in the Politicians Forum.	R80,954.72
South East Asia (21-23 August 2015)	To participate at the SAT Roadshow to Malaysia, Singapore and Indonesia	R120 896.23
Brazil (22-23 September 2015)	To attend ABAV travel show and Ubuntu Awards	R62 613.78
Malawi (21-25 November 2015)	To attend the 2nd Annual Southern Africa Women in Tourism Conference organized by the Regional Tourism Organisation of Southern Africa (Retosa).	R85 995.00
Iran, (07-09 November 2015)	To support the Deputy President, Mr CM Ramaphosa on an official visit to the Islamic Republic of Iran	R100 875.02
Angola (1-5 March 2016)	To strengthen the tourism bilateral relations between South Africa and Angola.	R92,728.09
Berlin, Germany (08-13 March 2016)	Internationale Tourismus-Borse Berlin (ITB) The ITB is an effective business platform, global market place, networking and meeting place, trend barometer, knowledge platform, think tank, career springboard-for trade visitors and exhibitors. The trip included: Meeting with the Embassy and South African Tourism Engaging with the Embassy, South African Tourism and Exhibitors Conducting Media Interviews Participating in the ITB Ministers Roundtable in cooperation with UNWTO To attend the Africa Forum – Community based Tourism: factors for success and best practice examples from Botswana	R109 585.45
Frankfurt, Germany (19-21 April 2016)	To attend IMEX and to participate in the Politicians Forum.	R251 851.66
Bulawayo, Zimbabwe (14-18 June 2016)	Deputy Minister also honoured an invitation from the Zimbabwean Government Ministry of Tourism and Hospitality Industry. The Government of Zimbabwe led by the Ministry of Tourism and Hospitality is regular exhibitor and participate at the Tourism Indaba held annually in Durban. South Africa and Zimbabwe signed an Agreement on cooperation in the field of tourism and committed to support each other at political level during the hosting of tourism fairs.	R14 024.44
East Asia (25 June – 09 July 2016)	SAT Road trip (China, Japan and Korea)	R120 896.23
Maputo, Mozambique (14 to 17 October 2016)	To participate at the 4th Edition of the Descubra Mozambique-International Tourism Fair. Descubra is a Tourism Fair that is held annually. The Deputy Minister honoured the invitation to attend as that will strengthen the political relationship between the two countries and enforce the implementation of the signed Agreement on Cooperation in the field of tourism. Mozambique participate at the Tourism Indaba held in Durban annually, and therefore South Africa has to also reciprocate when Mozambique is hosting its tourism fairs.	R 14 629.26
United States of America (15-22 October 2016)	IMEX and trade engagement SAT	R155 753.22
Caucun, Quintana, Mexico (30 November - 05 December 2016)	At the COP 13 biodiversity Deputy Minister participated at the Tourism Roundtable and it was a platform for countries to share with each other the work that they are doing in relation to their strategies.	R99 897.23

Reply:

The information requested relates to the movement of the VVIP and such information can only be disclosed in a closed session of the Joint Standing Committee on Defence.

Reply:

The response below was sourced from Gauteng Department of Education

SCHOOL NAME	(a) Total exemption granted *	(b) Amount actually paid	(ii) & (iii) Districts
DUNVEGAN PRIMARY SCHOOL	R 1 425 000	R 59 882	EDENVALE
EASTLEIGH PRIMARY SCHOOL	R 3 564 204	R 84 457	EDENVALE
EDENGLEN HIGH SCHOOL	R 2 025 300	R 68 560	EDENVALE
EDENGLEN PRIMARY SCHOOL	R 1 488 553	R 40 951	EDENVALE
EDENVALE HIGH SCHOOL	R 1 134 600	R 10 348	EDENVALE
HOËRSKOOL EDENVALE	R 730 000	R 23 080	EDENVALE
HURLYVALE PRIMARY SCHOOL	R 1 335 840	R 33 209	EDENVALE
LAERSKOOL M W DE WET PRIMARY SCHOOL	R 1 839 200	R 53 495	EDENVALE
ARBOR PRIMARY SCHOOL	R 1 633 280	R 47 757	KEMPTON PARK
BIRCH ACRES PRIMARY SCHOOL	R 442 200	R 17 267	KEMPTON PARK
BONAERO PARK PRIMARY SCHOOL	R 942 480	R 46 931	KEMPTON PARK
CRESSLAWN PRIMARY SCHOOL	R 819 000	R 47 771	KEMPTON PARK
EDLEEN PRIMARY SCHOOL	R 273 000	R 39 518	KEMPTON PARK
HOËRSKOOL BIRCHLEIGH	R 4 158 000	R 162 072	KEMPTON PARK

 

 

SCHOOL NAME	(a) Amount requested	(b) Amount actually paid	(ii) & (iii) Districts
HOËRSKOOL JEUGLAND	R 3 324 420	R 89 324	KEMPTON PARK
HOËRSKOOL KEMPTON PARK	R 1 822 800	R 46 258	KEMPTON PARK
KEMPTON PARK PRIMARY SCHOOL	R 392 370	R 19 538	KEMPTON PARK
LAERSKOOL BIRCHLEIGH	R 1 377 000	R 52 681	KEMPTON PARK
LAERSKOOL BREDELL	R 989 175	R 35 896	KEMPTON PARK
LAERSKOOL EDLEEN	R 833 085	R 36 401	KEMPTON PARK
LAERSKOOL IMPALA	R 1 097 250	R 42 142	KEMPTON PARK
LAERSKOOL JEUGPARK PRIMARY SCHOOL	R 1 387 100	R 81 849	KEMPTON PARK
LAERSKOOL KEMPTON PARK	R 1 615 900	R 96 147	KEMPTON PARK
LAERSKOOL KREFT	R 1 062 600	R 68 840	KEMPTON PARK
LAERSKOOL KRUINSIG	R 772 200	R 31 139	KEMPTON PARK
LAERSKOOL MOOIFONTEIN PRIMARY SCHOOL	R 1 426 590	R 92 700	KEMPTON PARK
LAERSKOOL VAN RIEBEECKPARK	R 1 155 220	R 105 390	KEMPTON PARK
NORKEM PARK HIGH SCHOOL	R 3 108 400	R 190 533	KEMPTON PARK
RHODESFIELD TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL	R 1 203 300	R 50 963	KEMPTON PARK
SIR PIERRE VAN RYNEVELD HIGH SCHOOL	R 1 971 420	R 91 580	KEMPTON PARK
MASIQHAKAZE SECONDARY SCHOOL	R 61 000	R 169 885	TEMBISA
MASISEBENZE COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL	R 347 500	R 77 423	TEMBISA

Source: Gauteng Provincial Education Department

* Assuming that all learners were granted 100% fee exemption

Reply:

Please refer to the answer in PQ 2745 submitted on 15 December 2016, herewith attached.

Reply:

In response to issues raised by the committee on decolonisation, clarification was given of how the Curriculum review process since Curriculum 2005 has included the need for transformation. Examples were provided from the current CAPS, such as the change in the History curriculum.

Mention was also made of the fact that in future curriculum review processes, a focus on decolonisation will continue to feature. The example provided was English Literature used in the schooling system, e.g. the need to review the genre of novels and drama prescribed for teaching and learning, which includes a possible review of the continued emphasis on the works of Shakespeare.

There is a need to move towards the greater inclusion of African and South African writings for novels/drama and poetry and this will be part of the long-term curriculum review process. Therefore, the consideration of the works of Shakespeare is an aspect of the overall literature review process targeted for 2020 and thus concrete work on this shall only begin in 2018.

Reply:

(1) Yes, Mr Vusi Motha, the Executive Mayor of Mkhondo Municipality, was escorted by the security convoy detail from the RSS Security Company, of Richards Bay in KwaZulu-Natal.

(2) The investigation with regards to Piet Retief CAS 208/08/2016, has not yet been concluded. Medical reports of the persons who were injured in the collision and four witness statements must still be obtained.

(3) (a) Nobody was arrested in this matter.

(b) Nobody has been prosecuted in this matter.

(b)(i) The investigation must first be concluded, subsequent to which the case docket will be presented to the Senior Public Prosecutor at the Piet Retief Magistrate’s Court, for a decision on prosecution.

(b)(ii)(aa) Not applicable, as prosecution has not been initiated.

(bb) Not applicable, as prosecution has not been initiated.

Reply:

1. Ms V Hofmeester has never received the amount of R120 000.

a) N/A

b) N/A

c) N/A

d) N/A

2. (i) Mr Rej Brijraj is not aware of such a transaction.

(ii) Mr Cliff Nndwambi is not aware of such a transaction.

Reply:

The Department has no payment record of any payments to the suppliers a) Mr Mzwanele Manyi, (b) the Progressive Professionals Forum, (c) the Decolonisation Fund and/or (d) the Black Business Council. No orders were also issued.

Reply:

The responses below are provided as per:

The total number of learners in (i) primary and (ii) secondary schools who fell pregnant in each province during the (aa) 2014, (bb) 2015 and (cc) 2016 school years.

(a)(i)(ii)(aa)(bb)(cc)

Table 1: Number of learners who fell pregnant, by province, between 2014 and 2016

Year	Province	Grade 3	Grade 4	Grade 5	Grade 6	Grade 7	Grade 8	Grade 9	Grade 10	Grade 11	Grade 12	Other	Total
2014	EC	0	0	0	5	16	42	67	99	164	134	0	527
	FS	0	1	0	12	7	27	95	182	167	262	12	765
	GT	0	0	4	16	71	201	639	1 541	1 486	1 204	55	5 217
	KZ	7	7	12	27	49	146	338	731	852	862	8	3 039
	LP	0	1		6	6	37	105	197	161	148	2	663
	MP	3	9	83	105	169	357	490	723	670	593	8	3 438
	NC	1	1	3	11	39	69	152	379	278	187	0	1 119
	NW	0	0	0	1	10	203	282	196	106	59	95	953
	WC	0	0	5	25	49	166	498	671	709	740	1	2 864
	National	11	19	107	208	416	1 248	2 666	4 719	4 593	4 189	181	18 357
2015	EC	0	0	2	2	6	19	26	49	82	57	0	243
	FS	1	1	4	6	19	29	56	178	179	221	0	694
	GT	0	1	4	13	56	239	610	1 410	1 689	1 219	5	5 246
	KZ	2	2	4	6	18	87	235	553	729	673	99	2 408
	LP	0	0	0	4	9	34	148	308	216	189	1	909
	MP	4	0	6	22	172	409	489	607	561	378	122	2 770
	NW	0	0	0	4	3	23	54	71	73	46	0	274
	NC	0	0	0	3	4	4	4	18	16	20	0	69
	WC	0	0	7	18	45	165	443	668	799	746	0	2 891
	National	7	4	27	78	332	1 009	2 065	3 862	4 344	3 549	227	15 504
2016	EC				1	1	5	10	20	32	37	0	106
	FS	1		1	3	21	30	50	123	120	138	0	487
	GT	1	2	6	28	83	280	615	1 069	1 118	1 164	0	4 366
	LP				9	5	35	103	241	223	212	0	828
	NW		1			5	17	56	109	91	80	0	359
	WC		1	5	15	48	187	369	526	612	666	0	2 429
	NC					3	6	27	50	40	31	0	157
	National	2	4	12	56	166	560	1 230	2 138	2 236	2 328	0	8 732

Source 1: 2014-16 Annual School Survey

Source 2: PEDs submissions

Note 1: 2016 data for KwaZulu-Natal and Mpumalanga are still not available.

Note 2: The ASS question on learner pregnancy asks the school principal for: “the number of learners (That they are aware of) who got pregnant the previous academic year”.

Note 3: The data, as received from the provinces, are preliminary and must be treated with caution, since it has not been published in this format.

(b) The Department is in no position to report on learners who returned to school after pregnancy.

(c) The following cases were reported to South African Police Services (SAPS) for reasons related to sexual offences in each year:

2013 /14 = 56 680

2014 /15 = 53 617

2015 /16 = 51 895

The South African Police Services collects data on a yearly basis on sexual offences. However, they not only concentrate on reported schools cases but to the entire public services. The referred data is from ‘Crime situation in South Africa’.

Reply:

(i) The Minister of Public Works

(a) and (b) Make & Model	(c) Price	(d) Date purchased
BMW X5 F15 XDrive 4.0D	R918 459.61	12 November 2015

(ii) The Deputy Minister of Public Works

(a) and (b) Make & Model	(c) Price	(d) Date purchased
Volkswagen Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI	R709 484.00	21 November 2014
BMW F10 535i	R681 432.34	01 January 2015

(bb) No motor vehicle has been purchased since 01 April 2016.

Reply:

a) No, Mr Mzwanele Manyi did not respond to any bids advertised by the department.

b) No, the Progressive professionals Forum did not respond to any bids advertised by the department

c) No, the Decolonisation Fund did not respond to any bids advertised by the department

d) No Black Business Council did not respond to any bids advertised by the department.

1. Not applicable
2. Not applicable
3. Not applicable
4. Not applicable
5. Not applicable
6. Not applicable

Reply:

According to the records at Supply Chain Management, the Department has not procured any services or made any payments to (a) Mr Mzwanele Manyi, (b) the Progressive Professional Forum, (c) The Decolonisation Fund and/ or (d) the Black Business Council.

The Department has not procured any services from the service providers in question as there was no need for services from these service providers.

Reply:

The Minister has not received the NEEDU 2014 National Report as it was finalised on 9 March 2017. Internal processes are being followed to ensure that the report reaches the Minister by the end of March 2017. Once the Minister has engaged with the report, it will be posted on the website of the Department of Basic Education.

 

Reply:

1. The difference between a Honorary Colonel/Captain (SA Navy) and a Patron is:

a) a Honorary Colonel/Captain (SA Navy) is the conduit to foster, maintain or renew civilian local and regional connections of goodwill and support to Arms of Service/Formation/Base/Units of the SANDF.

b) Honorary Colonels/Captains (SA Navy) are draw cards to market the SANDF.

c) a Patron represents the Chief of the SA National Defence Force or Chiefs of Service, respectively.

d) a Patron is a delegated authority drawn from the General Staff ranks of the SANDF and Honorary Colonels/Captains (SA Navy) are identified from the Private or Public Sector.

e) a Patron provides organisational, co-ordination and implementation advice to Chief of the SA National Defence Force or Chiefs of Service whom they represent at a Board, Fund or Sporting Code.

2. The appointment of Honorary Colonels/Captains (SA Navy) in the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) is regulated by the Department of Defence Instruction: Pol and Plan No 49/2001. The appointment of Honorary Colonels is an established tradition in the SANDF and any person appointed in this capacity does not form part of the chain of command. Any prominent citizen of the Republic of South Africa (RSA) interested in the preparedness and well-being of the SANDF, and any unit in particular, may be considered for appointment. Such a person may not necessarily have any military experience. An appointment as an Honorary Colonel/Captain is purely a titular appointment and shall confer no military status or power of command.

3. Seventy Two (72) civilians have been appointed since 10 May 1994.

4. Criteria for Appointment. The requirement/criteria for all the appointed civilians as Honorary Colonels/Captains is as follows:

a) Age. Preferably over 40 years and below 75 years.

b) Residence. RSA.

c) Profile. Candidates shall be worthy of the appointment as determined by the vetting process.

d) Security Clearance. An appropriate security clearance.

5. Functions. The main current functions of Honorary Colonels are:

a) to foster esprit-de-corps,

b) maintaining regimental and unit traditions,

c) to foster civilian local and regional connections, goodwill and support,

d) provide advice to the Chiefs of the Services on matters which the respective Chiefs may refer to them,

e) assistance in the control of, or advice on, regimental/unit organisations, charities, funds, properties, museums and memorials,

f) maintenance of goodwill and liaison between all parts of the Services whether Regular Force, Reserve Force or any other constituents that may be established in the SANDF and

g) assisting in the recruitment of officers, warrant officers, non-commissioned officers and other ranks into their particular regiments or unit and advice on the selection of unit commanders.

6. The appointment of Patrons in the South African National Defence Force is regulated by the Fundraising Act, 1978 (Act No 107 of 1978), SANDF Sports Policy HSP/D SPORT/103/13/B dated 13 June 1993 and Log 17 Pamphlet 2. Patrons are appointed by the Chief of the South African National Defence Force or Chiefs of Service, respectively to either a Board, Fund or Sporting Code.

7. Patrons are noteworthy members of the SANDF whom the Chief of the SANDF or Chiefs of Service deem it necessary to support the functions of a Board, Fund or Sporting Code. Patrons are mainly appointed from the General Staff or Senior Officers’ ranks of the SANDF to represent the Chief of the SA National Defence Force or Chiefs or Service, respectively.

8. Nineteen (19) General Staff and Senior Officers are delegated as either Board, Fund or Sporting Code Patron in the SANDF. 

9. Criteria of Appointment.

(a) Rank Level: General Staff or Senior Officer in the SANDF.

(b) Profile: Demonstrated ability to support the functions of a Board, Fund or Sporting Code.

(c) Mandating Authority: Delegated authority to represent the Chief of the SA National Defence or Chiefs of Service, respectively.

10. Functions. The main functions of Patrons are:

a) to foster esprit-de-corps,

b)act as ceremonial functionary at events or activities of the Board, Fund or Sporting Code.

c) promote the functions of the Board, Fund or Sporting Code.

d) act in an advisory capacity to Chief of the SA National Defence Force, Chiefs of Service, Chairperson of Board, Fund or Sporting Code.

e) kept abreast of development or requirements of the Board, Fund or Sporting Code iro its operations.

Reply:

The information requested relates to the movement of the VVIP and such information can only be disclosed in a closed session of the Joint Standing Committee on Defence.

Reply:

Paragraph 15 of the admission policy states the following: “When a parent applies for admission of a learner to an ordinary public school, the parent must present an official birth certificate of the learner to the principal of the public school. If the parent is unable to submit the birth certificate, the learner may be admitted conditionally until a copy of the birth certificate is obtained from the regional office of the Department of Home Affairs. The principal must advise parents that it is an offense to make a false statement about the age of a child (see Births and Deaths Registration Act, 1992 No 51 of 1992) The parent must ensure that the admission of the learner is finalised within three months of conditional admission.”

Section 39, (1) of the Immigration Act provides as follows:

“(1) No learning institution shall knowingly provide training or instruction to-

(a) an illegal foreigner;

(b) a foreigner whose status does not authorise him or her to receive such training

(c) a foreigner on terms or conditions or in a capacity different from those contemplated in such foreigner’s status

(2) If an illegal foreigner is found on any premises where instruction or training is provided, it shall be presumed that such foreigner was receiving instruction or training from, or allowed to receive instruction or training by, the person who has control over such premises unless prima facie evidence to the contrary is adduced.”

Section 42(I) Subject to this Act, and save for necessary humanitarian assistance, no person, shall aid, abet, assist, enable or in any manner help - (a)  an illegal foreigner; or (b) a, foreigner in respect of any matter, conduct or transaction which violates such foreigner’s status, when applicable, including but not limited to - (i) providing instruction or training to him or her…

Section 49(6) provides as follows:

Anyone failing to comply with one of the duties or obligations set out under sections 42 to 46 of this Act shall be guilty of an offence and liable on conviction to a fine or to imprisonment not exceeding 18 months.

In terms of the Intergovernmental Relations Framework Act, 2005 (Act No. 13 of 2005) the Department of Basic Education (DBE) and the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) signed an Intergovernmental Protocol Agreement, to establish a formal channel of information sharing and collaboration. Emanating from this formal agreement, the DBE is able to ensure the Learner Unit Record Information and Tracking System (LURITS) interfaces with data from the National Population Register (NPR) of DHA, and triangulates the data to verify learner ID numbers and learner living status. This enables the DBE to determine the true authenticity of learners in the system and therefore eliminate ghost learners. Work is underway to automate data transfer between LURITS and the NPR to streamline data verification. The DBE is also currently modernising the South African School Administration and Management System (SA-SAMS) to include integration of data/systems with DHA, to enable verification of learner ID numbers as soon as the school comes to point of contact to an online facility.

Reply:

1. In terms of section 58B of the South African Schools Act (Act 84 of 1996), the Head of Department must, annually, identify any public school that is underperforming in relation to any matter referred to in subsection (2) (a), (b) or (c). Heads of Department have identified all underperforming schools, including the 38 schools. The list of the 38 schools that have performed below 40% is attached as Annexure A.

 

2. Heads of Department were provided with guidelines and a management plan for the management and support of all underperforming schools. Therefore, based on this, Heads of Department have taken the following steps to assist the identified schools to address their underperformance:

• Issuing of written notices to the principals of all underperforming schools (including independent schools as contemplated in paragraph 5.2 c), d) and g).
• As part of provincial consequence management strategies, issuing of written notices to all principals of the schools identified as serial underperforming schools requesting them to motivate and provide reasons as to why the Provincial Education Departments must not remove them from their positions as principals. For instance:
  • In Free State, in some areas principals of weak schools were removed to smaller schools and placed under strict supervision. The province has managed to eliminate most schools that performed below 50 per cent, and the number of these schools has been reduced to one school. The province is now working on reducing the number of schools that performed below 75% since 2014.
  • In KwaZulu-Natal, there are regular accountability sessions with teachers, heads of department, school principals, circuit managers and subject advisors on the performance of schools and subjects for which they are responsible.
• Requiring of District Directors to conduct a diagnostic analysis of the challenges that led to underperformance in the identified schools, for submission to HoDs.
• Requiring of school principals of the schools identified as underperforming to prepare and submit Academic Performance Improvement Plans to the Head of Department.
• Evaluating Academic Performance Improvement Plans from schools identified as underperforming and providing the necessary guidance and support.

To ensure that there is improvement in the performance of the schools identified as underperforming; Heads of Department must take all reasonable steps to assist schools identified in terms of subsection (1) of the South African Schools Act (Act 84 of 1996) in addressing the underperformance. For instance:

• In Gauteng, the Department is in the process of providing subject support packages which include the following: Curriculum policy; Lesson plans; Exam guidelines; SSIP material; SBA and PAT guidelines; Diagnostic Reports; analytical reports; weighted ATPs; and weighted weekly assessment items for each subject.
• In KwaZulu-Natal:
  • Circuit managers and subject advisors are monitoring curriculum coverage in all underperforming schools; ensuring that schools have curriculum delivery targets and that they receive well-prepared lesson plans, assessment exercises and memoranda.
  • The Just-In-Time (JIT) programme is being used to improve teachers’ knowledge of subject content and application of teaching methods. The focus of the programme is on Mathematics, Mathematical Literacy, Accounting, Physical Sciences, Life Sciences, Agricultural Sciences and Geography.
  • The province developed an ‘SMT Toolkit on Curriculum Management’, and has printed approximately 10 000 copies for heads of department, deputy principals, school principals and circuit managers as support material.

MECs for Education shall submit reports on the 31st March 2017 on the actions taken by their Heads of Department regarding support provided to underperforming schools, to assist the Minister in carrying out her duties referred to in section 8 of the National Education Policy Act.

3. The Department of Basic Education has provided guidance to this effect and provincial education departments are expected to submit comprehensive reports to the DBE.

Reply:

The response to be provided to this question currently forms the basis of a court case brought by the Democratic Alliance on 10 February 2017.  A response to this question will thus only be provided once the court case has been finalised.

Reply:

The information requested relates to the movement of the VVIP and such information can only be disclosed in a closed session of the Joint Standing Committee on Defence.