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09 March 2018 - NW501

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

(1) What are the details of all live animal and animal products that were banned (a) in each of the past three financial years and (b) since 1 April 2017; (2) (a) which products were banned, (b) from which destination market in each case, (c) why was each product banned and (d) what steps, if any, were taken to reverse the decisions to ban these products? NW568E

Reply:

1) The details for the past three financial years (2014 to March 2017) include:

(a) i) Pig and pig products

ii) Game meat from cloven hoofed animals

The details since 1 April 2017 include:

(b) i) Farmed game meat (including ostrich and crocodile meat) to the European Union.

Wild game meat is excluded.

ii) Dairy products

iii) Red meat

iv) Bovine hides

v) Live poultry and poultry products (All the bans are currently still in place.) The outbreak of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) was notified to the World Organisation of Animal Health (OIE) on 22 June 2017. The bans on live poultry and poultry products was instituted from this date.

(2)

(a) Which products were banned?

(b) Destination market

(c) Why was each product banned?

(d) What steps, if any were taken to reverse the decisions to ban these products?

Pig and pig products in 2016.

Zambia

Due to an outbreak of African Swine Fever (ASF) in South Africa.

Letter addressed to the Veterinary Authorities in Zambia was sent on 16 September 2016 providing assurance to trade partner that South Africa bio secure pig compartments, officially supervised and registered in terms of Veterinary Procedural Notice (VPN) 39 remain free from ASF. The ban is currently still in place.

Game meat from cloven hoofed animals from 2011 and continuing from 2014.

EU

Foot and Mouth Disease

A meeting was held in Brussels with the EU in October 2015. The purpose of the meeting was to explain the progress on South Africa’s application to resume trade of game meat to the EU. The FMD-EU audit took place from 4 to 15 September 2017. The ban is currently still in place.

Farmed game meat (including ostrich and crocodile meat) to the European Union (EU). Wild game meat is excluded in 2018.

EU

Issues regarding the National Residue Control Programme

The South African Veterinary Services is engaging with the EU to provide substantiated guarantees in terms of the National Residual Control Programme with the assistance of the industry to uplift the suspension. The ban is currently still in place.

Dairy Products in 2018

Zimbabwe

Due to the Listeria outbreak

Initial communication received from an exporter regarding the ban. The Directorate Animal Health contacted the Zimbabwean state veterinarian on 27 February 2018, to confirm this information. We are awaiting a response. A letter will be sent to the Zimbabwean Veterinary Authorities requesting clarification on the matter. The ban is currently still in place.

Red meat in 2017

Mozambique

FMD outbreak outside FMD free zone in Limpopo.

DAFF wrote to Veterinary Authority of Mozambique in September 2017 to explain that the FMD outbreak took place outside the OIE recognised FMD free zone and that it should not affect trade. Provided a map and further information as it was requested. No official response received regarding lifting of the ban but exports are taking place.

Bovine hides in 2017

People’s Republic of China

Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD)

A new health certificate which includes the OIE requirements for LSD was proposed in November 2017; however the Chinese rejected that on the grounds that they want the LSD “outbreak” to be controlled before the ban can be lifted. Communication was sent in February 2018 requesting reconsideration of the proposed health certificate and to accept the hides which originate from the 3 facilities which are currently exporting beef to China. The ban is currently still in place.

Live birds excluding poultry

United Arab Emirates (UAE)

Outbreak of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in South Africa.

Wrote to the Veterinary Authority of the UAE in July 2017 to request that a consignment of birds that had been quarantined for the purposes of export be allowed entry and proposed additional risk mitigation measures. Awaiting a response.

Domestic and wild birds, poultry meat, day-old chicks, eggs and semen

Philippines

Due to HPAI outbreak (WTO notification

Currently, the outbreak has not been closed yet. Monthly AI reports are being sent out to trading partners.

Caged live birds and poultry products

Mauritius

Due to HPAI outbreak (WTO notification

Currently, the outbreak has not been closed yet. Updated Trade Partner letters, updated AI Reports together with the monthly testing list from AI free compartments have been provided.

Live birds, hatching eggs and day-old chicks

Saudi Arabia

Due to HPAI outbreak (WTO notification

The Veterinary Authority of Saudi Arabia has expressed interest in importing poultry meat from South Africa. A response to the completed questionnaire sent in October 2017 is still outstanding.

Domestic and wild birds, poultry and poultry products, day-old chicks, table and fertile eggs

Zimbabwe

Due to HPAI outbreak. However, fertile and table eggs, poultry and poultry products and day-old chicks may be imported from AI free compartments after 22 June 2017. (WTO notification).

Currently, the outbreak has not been closed yet. Updated Trade Partner letters, updated AI Reports together with the monthly testing list from AI free compartments have been provided.

Domestic and wild birds and their untreated products, day-old chicks, hatching eggs, meat and table eggs

United Arab Emirates

Due to HPAI outbreak (WTO notification

Currently, the outbreak has not been closed yet. Updated Trade Partner letters, updated AI Reports together with the monthly testing list from AI free compartments have been provided.

Poultry, Poultry products, birds, ostrich and their products

Import / in-transit of Birds, live poultry, raw poultry products and poultry feed

Namibia

Due to HPAI outbreak. Exclusions include Poultry products subjected to a process of inactivation of avian influenza virus. Cooked poultry products.

Excluding cooked poultry products

Currently, the outbreak has not been closed yet. Updated Trade Partner letters, updated AI Reports together with the monthly testing list from AI free compartments have been provided.

Poultry genetic material, poultry products and birds.

Israel

Due to HPAI outbreak

Currently, the outbreak has not been closed yet. Monthly AI reports are being sent out to trading partners.

Fresh ratite meat, poultry meat preparations, poultry meat products not subject to treatment, Unprocessed animal by-products

European Commission (Norway, Iceland, Switzerland)

Due to HPAI outbreak. Exclusions include Heat treated ratite meat and fresh ratite meat originating from a registered Closed Ratite Holding

Currently, the outbreak has not been closed yet. Updated Trade Partner letters and updated AI Reports have been provided.

Poultry (carcass, parts and offal), Poultry products including eggs

Hong Kong Food and Environment hygiene Department. Centre for food Safety

Due to HPAI outbreak. Excluding Provinces outside Mpumalanga (and historical ban on Eastern Cape and Western Cape still in place),

Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality and Govan Mbeki Metropolitan Municipality and

Mogale City Local municipality.

Currently, the outbreak has not been closed yet. Updated Trade Partner letters, updated AI Reports together with the monthly testing list from AI free compartments have been provided.

Live poultry and fresh poultry products

Botswana

Due to HPAI outbreak.

Currently, the outbreak has not been closed yet. Updated Trade Partner letters, updated AI Reports together with the monthly testing list from AI free compartments have been provided.

Live domestic and wild birds, eggs, fresh and frozen poultry meat.

Mozambique

Due to HPAI outbreak.

Currently, the outbreak has not been closed yet. Updated Trade Partner letters, updated AI Reports together with the monthly testing list from AI free compartments have been provided.

09 March 2018 - NW389

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Lekota, Mr M to ask the Minister of Justice and Correctional Services

Were the state attorneys, that were representing the State at the Life Esidimeni Arbitration hearings, instructed to oppose the granting of constitutional damages to the victims and families of the victims; if so, what informed this stance?

Reply:

The Honorable Member is informed that the State Attorneys did not represent the State at the Life Esidimeni Arbitration hearings. The Gauteng Provincial Department of Health was represented by Werksman’s Attorneys.

The State Attorneys were involved to a limited extent in appointing the evidence leaders to assist the arbitrator.

09 March 2018 - NW456

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Hunsinger, Mr CH to ask the Minister of Transport

With reference to the fatal train crash near Kroonstad in the Free State on 4 January 2018, (a) how often was the signalling system (i) tested and (ii) maintained (aa) in the (aaa) 2014-15, (bbb) 2015-16 and (ccc) 2016-17 financial year and (bb) since 1 April 2017 and (b)(i) what were the results of each test respectively and (ii) what action was taken in each case?

Reply:

The infrastructure in this case belongs to Transnet and PRASA is not responsible for the testing and maintenance in the area.

(i)(ii)and (aa) and (aaa)(bbb)(ccc) (bb) (b) (i0(ii) Falls away

09 March 2018 - NW345

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Van Der Walt, Ms D to ask the Minister of Arts and Culture

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

Reply:

The appointment of staff in my office is done through Programme one of the Department and consistently with the Ministerial handbook.

09 March 2018 - NW461

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Dreyer, Ms AM to ask the Minister of Basic Education

(1)With reference to her reply to question 288 on 23 March 2017, (a) what are the reasons for the low payments for concessions and (b) how does her department expect schools to fund the difference; (2) what amount was (a) requested and (b) actually paid for the (i) 2015-16 and (ii) 2016-17 financial years for each school in the (aa) Edenvale, (bb) Tembisa and (cc) Kempton Park school districts?

Reply:

The response below was sourced from the Gauteng Department of Education.

(1)(a)

  • The Department compensates schools according to funding models prescribed by Norms and Standards of School Funding.
  • The budget is allocated to compensate public ordinary schools in respect of school fee exemption.
  • The budget is then shared in equal proportions amongst all qualifying applicant schools.

(1)(b)

The State has a responsibility, as stipulated in section 34(1) of the South African Schools Act, to fund public schools on an equitable basis in order to ensure the proper exercise of rights of learners in the provision of education. However, where the State cannot fund schooling totally out of its own budget, the school is obliged to take all reasonable measures within its means to supplement the resources supplied by the state in order to improve the quality of education provided by the school to all learners at the school as stipulated in section 36(1) of the Act.

(2) (a) and (b)

SCHOOL NAME

2(a)(i)

What amount was requested for financial years 2015/16

2(a)(ii)

What amount was requested for financial years 2016/17

2(b)(i)

What was actually paid for financial years 2015/16

2(b)(ii)

What was actually paid for financial years 2016/17

2(aa), (bb) and (cc)

Districts

Dunvegan Primary School

R 1 425 000

R 1 235 672.66

R 26 688.07

R 22 463.58

Edenvale

Eastleigh Primary School

R 3 564 204

R 3 978 157.57

R 37 640.59

R 40 780.19

Edenvale

Edenglen High School

R 2 025 300

R 2 133 861.52

R 33 699.73

R 31 249.41

Edenvale

Edenglen Primary School

R 1 488 553

R 1 328 251.21

R 18 250.94

R 15 807.91

Edenvale

Edenvale High School

R 1 134 600

R 1 662 647.31

R 5 086.42

R 6 560.06

Edenvale

Hoërskool Edenvale

R 730 000

R 712 888.65

R 11 344.66

R 9 750.54

Edenvale

Hurlyvale Primary School

R 1 335 840

R 1 500 119.88

R 14 800.51

R 16 133.24

Edenvale

Laerskool M W De Wet Primary School

R 1 839 200

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R 23 841.52

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Edenvale

Arbor Primary School

R 1 663 280

None

R 21 284.22

None

Kempton Park

Birch Acres Primary School

R 442 200.00

None

R 7 695.51

None

Kempton Park

Bonaero Park Primary School

R 942 480.00

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R 20 916.10

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Kempton Park

Cresslawn Primary School

R 819 000.00

None

R 21 290.46

None

Kempton Park

Edleen Primary School

R 273 000.00

None

R 17 612.29

None

Kempton Park

Hoërskool Birchleigh

R 4 158 000.00

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R 79 664.28

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Kempton Park

Hoërskool Jeugland

R 3 324 420.00

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R 43 906.00

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Kempton Park

Hoërskool Kempton Park

R 1 822 800.00

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R 22 737.49

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Kempton Park

Kempton Park Primary School

R 392 370.00

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R 8 707.65

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Kempton Park

Laerskool Birchleigh

R 1 377 000.00

R1621868.59

R 23 478.74

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Kempton Park

Laerskool Bredell

R 989 175.00

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R 15 998.04

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Kempton Park

Laerskool Edleen

R 833 085.00

R 1 239 317.21

R 16 223.11

R 23 426.13

Kempton Park

Laerskool Impala

R 1 097 250.00

R 1 306 352.91

R 18 781.75

R 21 705.22

Kempton Park

Laerskool Jeugpark Primary School

R 1 387 100.00

R 1 684 741.23

R 36 478.27

R 43 006.39

Kempton Park

Laerskool Kempton Park

R 1 615 900.00

R 1 709 025.13

R 42 850.56

R 43 991.00

Kempton Park

Laerskool Kreft

R 1 062 600.00

R 1 092 267.59

R 30 680.45

R 30 612.18

Kempton Park

SCHOOL NAME

2(a)

What amount was requested for financial years 2015/16

2(a)

What amount was requested for financial years 2016/17

2(b)

What was actually paid for financial years 2015/16

2(b)

What was actually paid for financial years 2016/17

2(a) and 2(b)

Districts

Laerskool Kruinsig

R 772 200.00

R 860 259.42

R 13 877.95

R 15 007.16

Kempton Park

Laerskool Mooifontein Primary School

R 1 426 90.00

None

R 41 314.31

None

Kempton Park

Laerskool Van Riebeeckpark

R 1 155 220.00

None

R 46 969.96

None

Kempton Park

Norkem Park High School

R 3 108 400.00

None

R 93 653.90

None

Kempton Park

Rhodesfield Technical High School

R 1 203 300.00

None

R 25 050.17

None

Kempton Park

Sir Pierre Van Ryneveld High School

R 1 971 420.00

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R 45 014.90

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Kempton Park

Masiqhakaze Secondary School

R 61 000.00

None

R 83 504.66

None

Tembisa

Masisebenze Comprehensive School

R 347 500.00

None

R 38 056.22

None

Tembisa

Source: Gauteng Provincial Education Department

 

09 March 2018 - NW265

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Xalisa, Mr Z R to ask the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries:

1) How many State Forests have been leased out to Rance Timber in the Eastern Cape? What are the names of these forests? How long the lease agreements and what are the duties and responsibilities of both the department and Rance with regards to these lease agreements?

Reply:

The Amathole Forestry Company (AFC) under Rance Timber Holdings is one of the four companies that have leased land from government. These were concluded during the privatisation of forestry assets by government as led by the Department of Public Enterprises. The lease agreement between DAFF and AFC is a minimum of 70 years based on the average rotation of a plantation, which ranges between 25 and 35 years. In the 25 405 hectares of leased land, there are 11 plantations where company own the trees and the land will be restored to the communities once the land claims have been finalised by the Department of Rural Development and Land Reform. The plantations are Cata, Cwencwe, Dontsa, Evelyn Valley, Fort Cunynghame, Hogsback, Izeleni –Ndakana, Kubusi-Isidenge, Qacu, Rabula and Zingcuka.

To ensure Sustainable Forest Management, which ensures that there is environmental, economic and social benefit through these plantations, the Department and the company have responsibilities as outlined in the lease agreement.

LEASE OBLIGATIONS

RESPONSIBILITIES

PROGRESS

Clause Description

Government (DAFF)

Amathole Forestry Company

 

Rentals

Payment of annual Lease rental

  • To escalate the lease rentals and invoice companies on or prior to 15 December of every calendar year.
  • Invest rentals into interest bearing account Payment of lease rental to land claimants.
  • Payment of annual lease rentals to DAFF on or before the 1st of January of every calendar year.
  • To date the AFC has paid about R27 million in lease rental and this amount has accumulated R13 million interest.

Rent review

Review of lease rental rates every 5 years

  • Joint appointment of a registered valuer to determine the lease rental payable for the review period.
  • Ensure that rental is market related
  • Joint appointment of a registered valuer to determine the lease rental payable for the review period.

The Rent review process for AFC was last undertaken in 2015 and will be undertaken again in 2019.

Grant of Lease Licence

The Minister to issue the companies with a Lease licences

  • The Minister to issue the companies with a Lease licences within three months of the commencement of the lease.
  • To comply with the conditions of the lease licence.

AFC was issued with a Lease Licence

Bank guarantees

  • Entitled to cash out the guarantee any outstanding payments by the company
  • To give DAFF bank guarantees for an amount equal to the annual rental of the calendar year escalated

AFC produces a bank guarantees to DAFF at the beginning of each calendar year.

Use and changes of use of the leased land.

  • To consider and approve or reject proposal from the companies for a change of use of the leased land.
  • AFC may only use the leased land for forestry purposes.
  • Variance in the use of the leased land can only take place with the approval of DAFF.

No major changes have taken place on the leased land.

Most changes that have taken place were due to delineation of water reserves and applications for power lines, road upgrades and communication towers.

Sustainable Management of Forests

  • To monitor companies' compliance with Sustainable Forest Management practices.
  • To obtain forest certification from an international accredited organisation e.g. Forestry Stewardship Council (FSC).

AFC is certified and submits the updated FSC certificate to DAFF on an annual basis.

Access to research facilities

  • To monitor the condition of research plots
  • To protect research plots against damage or fire at their own expense.

All research plots are still in good condition.

Authorised institutions are allowed access to the research plots

Right to inspection and formation

  • To analyse companies reports to determine compliance on issues such as:
    • Sustainable volumes of timber harvested.
    • Temporally unplanted (TUP) are kept below 3% of the total plantable area.
    • Licences for new planting or virgin planting are obtained from the relevant authorities.
    • Fire protection measures are executed.
  • To submit on or before the last day of December in each year reports on the issues such as:
    • Details of volumes and area of timber harvested.
    • Details of planting and replanting of timber.
    • Proof of Fire Protection Association membership
    • Proof of planting license for new planting.
    • details of improvements, additions of permanent structures, including roads, drainage systems
    • Financial information in respect of activities other than forestry carried out on the leased land.

AFC has applied for a planting licence for certain areas and the planting licences have not been issued yet

Transfer of land to land claimants

  • To negotiate head lease agreements with land claimants if leased land is restored to land claimants with the lease in place.
  • To compensate the companies if the leased land is restored to land claimants free of the lease agreements
  • To participate in the land reform process.

DAFF, DRDLR and AFC are engaged in discussions regarding the suitable settlement model for settling land claims lodged against the leased land.

Maintenance of improvements and alterations and additions

  • To monitor compliance with the maintenance of infrastructure.
  • To maintain and repair all improvements on the leased land at their own costs.

During land use verification audits, infrastructure is inspected to verify whether it is maintained properly.

Third party rights

-Rights of communities living adjacent the leased land. This includes Eskom Servitude rights, Licences and contracts

  • To monitor that third parties are allowed to exercise the rights they have on the leased land.
  • To permit third parties to exercise the rights they have on the leased land.

Certain communities have customary rights on the leased land, which include grazing rights, water, fuel wood, honey and thatching grass collection, which AFC is obliged to permit.

Schedule of land rights issues

  • To determine procedure for on- going company liaison between communities and companies.
  • To monitor whether companies engage in on-going liaison with communities living next to their operations.
  • To be involved in on-going liaison with surrounding communities
  • determine procedure for such liaison

AFC reports on a quarterly basis on their engagements with communities living next to their operations.

Public Access

Public access for recreational and other purposes in terms NFA

To monitor that the companies allow access to the leased land for recreational, spiritual and educational purposes in terms of the National Forests Act, 1998.

To allow access to the leased land for recreational, spiritual and educational purposes in terms of the National Forests Act, 1998. Access maps, rules and conditions provided

AFC has designated areas for recreational and other purposes. Maps and rules for the designated areas are updated and submitted to DAFF on annual basis

Registration of the lease in the Deeds Office

  • To provide assistance and to sign all such documents necessary to procure such registration.
  • To survey un-surveyed properties to enable registration
  • To procure registration of the lease agreement in the relevant deeds office

No lease has been registered yet.

Engagements are on- going

09 March 2018 - NW359

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Kopane, Ms SP to ask the Minister of Justice and Correctional Services

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

Reply:

(a) (i) (ii) (b) (i)-(v) The Ministerial Handbook provides guidelines on the appointment of the staff in the Private Office. It equally provides the recommended salary levels of each post. The salary levels are adjusted on an annual basis as prescribed in the Public Service Regulations.

The Office of the Minister has a full staff complement as defined in the Ministerial Handbook. In line with the Protection of Personal Information Act (PoPi) and the Basic Conditions of Employment Act am unable to provide the members with such confidential information in the manner it is requested.

I however draw the honourable members to the department’s Annual Report wherein the organogram of the department provides the information required. Should it be insufficient, the department will make the personal files of the officials available for further scrutiny by the Auditor General as prescribed by the Act.

09 March 2018 - NW288

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Boshoff, Ms SH to ask the Minister of Basic Education

Whether, with regard to her reply to question 2972 on 9 November 2017, she has received the requested information?

Reply:

No, we have not received these responses as yet, despite numerous requests. The Honourable member is encouraged to request the information directly from the provincial departments and the SAPS.

09 March 2018 - NW441

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Boshoff, Ms SH to ask the Minister of Basic Education

(1)With reference to the presentation made by her department to the Portfolio Committee on Basic Education on 13 February 2018 on schools’ readiness for the 2018 academic year, what number of (a) laptops with webcams and appropriate software, (b) video and DVD recorders, (c) tripods, (d) data projectors, (e) memory sticks and DVDs and (f) SA Sign Language (SASL) Curriculum Assessment Policy Statement (CAPS) documents and teacher files for each grade were delivered to each of the 42 schools for the deaf in each province; (2) what are the details of all measures put in place at each of the specified schools to ensure the safety of these learner and teacher support materials; (3) what number of the specified schools for the deaf had classrooms renovated to teach SASL CAPS for each grade in each province; (4) (a) what norms and standards apply to each of these 42 schools for the deaf and (b) are they being implemented?

Reply:

1. (a) – (e) The information for these questions is not readily available from the Department of Basic Education (DBE) and has been requested from Provincial Education Departments (PEDs).

(1)(f) SASL CAPS documents and teacher files were sent to PEDs as follows:

Province

(1)(f)

Foundation Phase

(1)(f)

Intermediate Phase

(1)(f)

Senior Phase

(1)(f)

Further Education & Training

EC

45

26

23

10

FS

41

13

12

9

GP

89

48

44

22

KZN

102

59

50

20

LP

61

18

38

5

MP

42

21

18

6

NC

13

6

6

4

NW

30

9

13

3

WC

45

22

27

8

Total

468

222

231

87

2. The information on this question is not readily available from DBE and it has been requested from PEDs.

3. The information on this question is not readily available from DBE and it has been requested from PEDs.

4. (a) DBE has developed Norms and Standards for the Resourcing of Inclusive Education, which are also applicable to schools for the Deaf, and these were approved by HEDCOM and CEM as Guidelines in 2017.

(b) The Guidelines will be implemented with effect from the 2018/19 year.

08 March 2018 - NW138

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Nolutshungu, Ms N to ask the Minister of Higher Education and Training

(1)How many officials and/or employees in her department were granted permission to have businesses and/or do 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 do business dealings 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) The details of the number of officials and financial years are provided below:

2015/16

2016/17

2017/18

0

22

1

(2) No official has requested approval to conduct business with an organ of the state:

a) Not applicable.

b) Not applicable.

c) Not applicable.

08 March 2018 - NW235

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Moteka, Mr PG to ask the Minister of Higher Education and Training

What was the total remuneration paid to each board member of the National Institute for the Humanities and Social Sciences in the (a) 2014-15, (b) 2015-2016 and (c) 2016-17 financial years?

Reply:

The National Institute for Humanities and Social Sciences (NIHSS) has provided the following responses to the questions posed.

The Board members were remunerated as follows for the 2014/15, (b) 2015/2016 and (c) 2016/17 financial years:

 

(a)

(b)

(c)

#

Name of Board Member

2014/15

2015/16

2016/17

 

Prof Aristides Sitas (Chairperson)

R20 000

R13 160

R40 355

 

Prof Ahmed Bawa

R10 000

-

R7 575

 

Dr Vukile Khumalo

R12 665

R4 743

-

 

Dr Pamela Maseko (resigned July 2017)

R10 000

R6 925

R27 630

 

Dr Bernard Nthambeleni

R7 500

R10 483

R28 660

 

Prof Sam Moyo

R5 000

R2 550

-

 

Prof Fiona Tregenna

R10 000

R6 925

R23 300

 

Mr Alex Mashilo

R5 000

R5 000

R10 100

 

Ms Luli Callinicos

R12 500

R7 925

R14 500

 

Mr Ivor Baatjes

-

R2 500

R19 550

 

Prof Rosemary Moeketsi

R14 500

R6 050

R28 495

 

Mr John Pampallis

-

-

R48 580

 

Mr Stephen Smith

-

-

R27 370

 

Mrs Nokuthula Selamolela – Chairperson Audit and Risk Committee

-

-

R14 140

08 March 2018 - NW458

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Hunsinger, Mr CH to ask the Minister of Transport

(a) What number of Rail Safety Regulator Level Crossing Technical Committees have been established in each province thus far, (b) what number of the specified committees still need to be established, (c) by what date will the remaining committees be established, (d) why have the remaining committees not yet been established, (e) what are the names of persons who serve in each committee that has already been established and (f) what are their terms of reference?

Reply:

(a) The RSR established one Level Crossing Technical Committee in each of the nine provinces.

(b) The Free State Level Crossing Committee is currently not functional and has to be re-established.

(c) The Free State Level Crossing Committee will be re-established during the second quarter of the 18/19 Financial Year.

(d) The Free State Committee was established along with the committees in the other provinces, however, due to the restructuring in the Province the Committee only sat for the first meeting. Attempts to convene further meetings were unsuccessful.

(e) Please refer to the Annexure A

(f) Please refer to the Annexure B

08 March 2018 - NW37

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Bagraim, Mr M to ask the Minister of Higher Education and Training

(1)What (a) number of full (i) international and/or (ii) local bursaries were awarded by the Culture, Arts, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport Sector Education and Training Authority (CATHSSETA) during the period 1 January 2012 to 31 December 2014, (b) qualification was each specified bursary awarded for and (c) was the monetary value of each bursary; (2) whether the CATHSSETA attempted to withdraw any of the bursaries while a student was completing his or her qualification; if so, what are the relevant details?

Reply:

The Culture, Arts, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport Sector Education and Training Authority (CATHSSETA) has provided the following responses to the questions posed.

1. (a) (i) The number of international bursaries awarded during 1 January 2012 to 31 December 2014 was 2.

(ii) The number of local bursaries awarded during 1 January 2012 to 31 December 2014 was 937.

January 2012 - December 2014 (International Bursaries)

(b) Qualification

No of learners

(c) Amount (Rands)

Bachelor of Science Hospitality Management

1

1 761 261

Bachelor of Fine Art Visual

1

74 234

January 2012 - March 2013 (Local bursaries)

(b) Qualification

No of learners

(c) Amount (Rands)

BA Business Administration

1

67 000

Bachelor of Science Zoology

4

268 000

BA Drama

5

335 000

Bachelor of Human Movement Science

2

134 000

Baccalaureaus Scientiae: Zoology

2

134 000

Baccalaureus Artim: Human Movement Science

3

201 000

Baccalaureus Artim: Drama and Theatre Arts

4

268 000

Bachelor of Commerce Degree in Hospitality Management

5

335 000

BSC Information Technology

3

201 000

B-Tech Tourism Management

2

134 000

National Diploma Conservation Science

17

1 139 000

National Diploma Creative and Performing Arts

8

536 000

BA Drama and Theatre

1

67 000

BA Environmental Studies

6

402 000

A Heritage Studies

22

1 474 000

National Diploma Hospitality Management

6

402 000

National Diploma Hotel and Restaurant Management

46

3 082 000

National Diploma Jewellery Design

15

1 005 000

Management Development Programme

11

737 000

Masters in Sport Science with Biomedical kinesiology

1

80 000

National Diploma Food and Beverage

1

67 000

National Diploma Graphic Design

1

67 000

National Diploma Hospitality Management

4

268 000

National Diploma Tourism and Hospitality Management

1

67 000

National Diploma Tourism Management

27

1 809 000

National Diploma Graphic Design

2

134 000

National Diploma Sport Management

1

67 000

BA Performing Arts

1

67 000

BA Public Management

2

134 000

BA Sports and Recreation Management

3

201 000

BA Sports and Leisure in Society

28

1 876 000

Bachelor of Sport Science

3

201 000

National Diploma Tourism Management

84

5 628 000

National Diploma Tourism Management

38

2 546 000

April 2013 - March 2014 (Local bursaries)

(b) Qualification

No of learners

(c) Amount (Rands)

BSC : Zoology

3

201 000

BSC : Biology Science

2

134 000

BSC: Environmental Science

4

268 000

BSC : Life Science

1

67 000

BTech Tourism Management

1

67 000

BA Performing and Visual Arts

2

134 000

BA Dramatic Arts

5

335 000

BA Hon-Human Movement Science

2

134 000

BA Hons in the Field of Applied Drama

2

134 000

BA Live Performance

2

134 000

BA Motion Picture Medium

3

201 000

BA Tourism Development

1

67 000

BA African Languages

1

67 000

Bachelor of Social Science

1

67 000

BA: Tourism Management

18

1 206 000

Baccalaureaus Scientiae: Zoology

1

67 000

Baccalaureus Artim: Human Movement Science

3

201 000

Baccalaureus Artim: Drama and Theatre Arts

1

67 000

BA Performing and Visual Arts

5

335 000

Bachelor of Arts Heritage studies

8

536 000

Bachelor of Science

10

670 000

Bsc: Environmental Science

2

134 000

Bsc: Human Movement Science

1

67 000

B-Tech Fine Arts

7

469 000

B-tech Multimedia

3

201 000

BA Creative and Performing Arts

4

268 000

National Diploma Nature Conservation

3

201 000

Doctor of Philosophy in Human Movement Science

1

100 000

Doctor of Philosophy in Sport Science

2

200 000

Doctor of Technology Marketing (specialising in Sport Marketing)

1

100 000

General Education Training Certificate :Equine and Equestrian Practices Level 2

9

1 653 750

National Diploma Hospitality management

12

804 000

National Diploma Nature Conservation

3

201 000

BA Performing and visual arts

4

268 000

Doctor of Philosophy in Sport Science

2

200 000

Master’s in Field of Drama Therapy

4

268 000

Management Development Programme

20

649 000

Master’s Degree in Human Movement Science

4

320 000

NCV Marketing Level 4

1

49 000

Master’s Degree in Sport Science

4

320 000

Master’s Degree in Philosophy of Sport Management

1

80 000

Master’s Degree in Sports and Recreation

1

40 000

Masters in Education

3

810 000

Masters of Public Administration

2

134 000

Master of Science in Recreation and Tourism Management

3

810 000

National Diploma Hospitality Management and Events

17

1 139 000

National Diploma Sports Management

10

670 000

National Diploma Tourism Management

18

1 206 000

National Diploma Jewellery Design and Manufacturing

1

67 000

N4 Tourism Management

1

49 000

NCV Tourism Management

17

1 139 000

NCV Hospitality Management

10

490 000

NCV Hospitality Management

22

1 078 000

NCV Tourism Management

12

588 000

National Diploma Multimedia

8

536 000

National Diploma Arts, Culture and Heritage Management

1

67 000

National Diploma Hospitality Management

5

245 000

National Diploma Nature Conservation

9

603 000

National Diploma Tourism Management

14

 

National Diploma Food and Beverage Management

10

670 000

Post Graduate Diploma – Sports Development

5

335 000

National Diploma: Recreation and Tourism

5

325 000

PhD: Sports Psychology

3

1 530 000

PhD: Recreation and Tourism

5

1 500 000

Certificate in Horse Breeding Level 4

5

525 000

BA Sports and Leisure in Society

7

469 000

South African sign language: certificate

1

67 000

Vocal Art and Performance: Certificate

1

67 000

April 2014 – December 2014 (Local bursaries)

(b) Qualification

No of learners

(c) Amount (Rands)

Postgraduate Diploma in Business Management and Administration

2

70 000

Bachelor of Science in Zoology

1

67 000

BA Culture and Heritage Tourism

1

67 000

BA HMS Hons (Biokinetics)

1

67 000

BA HMS Hons (Sport Science)

1

67 000

Bachelor of Arts in Development Studies

1

67 000

BA Honours in Recreation and Tourism

2

134 000

BA Honours in Recreation and Tourism

1

67 000

BA Honours Human Movement Science

2

134 000

BA Honours Sport and Recreation

1

67 000

BA in Arts and Communication Science

1

35 000

BA in Environmental Management

2

70 000

BA Tourism Management

2

134 000

BA Tourism Management and Development

1

67 000

BA: Health Science

1

67 000

Baccalaureus Artium Human Movement Science

3

201 000

Baccalaureus Scientiae: Botany

3

201 000

Baccalaureus Scientiae: Zoology

1

67 000

Bachelor in Tourism management

4

268 000

Bachelor of Management and Leadership

1

35 000

Bachelor of Technology: Food and Beverage

1

67 000

Bachelor of Technology: Tourism Management

4

268 000

Bachelors Degree: Social Science

4

268 000

Bachelors Degree: Social Work

1

67 000

BCom Financial Management

1

35 000

BCom Honours Tourism Management

1

35 000

BCom Honours Tourism Management

2

134 000

BCom Honours Tourism Management

6

402 000

BCom Marketing and Management Science

1

35 000

Bachelor of Commerce Law 

2

70 000

BCom Marketing

2

70 000

BCom Specialisation in Strategic Supply Management

1

35 000

BHon in Consumer Studies

1

67 000

Bsc Honours in Sports Science

1

67 000

Bsc Honours Energy Studies

1

35 000

Bsc in Biological Science

1

67 000

Bsc in Environmental Management

1

67 000

Bsc Honours Zoology

1

67 000

B-Tech Sports Management

1

10 506

B-Tech Hotel Management

1

35 000

Certificate in Equine Stud Management

8

844 160

Digital Marketing Certificate

1

35 000

Certificate in Human Resources

1

35 000

Certified Internal Auditing programme

1

35 000

D-Tech Adventure Tourism Management

1

80 000

D-Tech Nature Conservation

1

80 000

Higher Certificate: Hospitality Management

1

35 000

Honours Applied Drama

4

268 000

Honours BA Music

1

67 000

Honours Tourism management

1

67 000

Honours Drama Therapy

4

268 000

ICB Certified Senior Bookkeeper certificate

1

35 000

Project Management certificate

1

35 000

Master’s Degree in Human Movement Science

5

400 000

Master’s Degree in Human Movement Science and Recreation Management

1

80 000

Management Development Programme

3

105 000

Management Advancement Programme

3

105 000

National Diploma Marketing Management

1

35 000

Master’s Degree in Sport Science

1

80 000

Masters in Drama Therapy

2

160 000

Masters in Applied Drama

1

80 000

Masters in Tourism Management

2

134 000

Masters in Sports Science

1

35 000

Masters in Development Studies

1

35 000

Masters of Commerce: Economics

1

67 000

Masters: Sport and Recreation Management

1

80 000

Masters in Tourism management

1

80 000

MTech in Tourism and Hospitality management

2

160 000

Masters of Business Administration

1

80 000

Masters of Science

1

35 000

National Diploma Design and Studio Art

5

335 000

National Diploma Hospitality Management

13

941 000

National Diploma Design and Studio Art

6

402 000

National Diploma in Ecotourism Management

2

134 000

National Diploma in Culinary Arts

1

67 000

National Certificate in Fitness level 4

4

140 000

National Diploma: Tourism Management

12

804 000

National Diploma: Nature Conservation

10

705 000

National Diploma in Catering Management

1

67 000

National Higher Certificate: Accounting

1

35 000

National Diploma in Human Resource management

1

35 000

NCV Tourism management

10

490 000

NCV Hospitality management

10

4 900 000

Post Graduate Diploma - Sociology

1

67 000

Post Graduate Diploma - Sport and Development

1

80 000

PhD: Philosophy in Human Movement Science

1

100 000

PhD Sports Psychology

3

280 000

Post Graduate Diploma in Business Management

3

105 000

PhD: Philosophy in Human Movement Science

1

35 000

2. CATHSSETA established that there were irregularities in the awarding of the bursary. The relevant staff members were accordingly charged with misconduct.

08 March 2018 - NW376

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Matsepe, Mr CD to ask the Minister of Transport

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

Reply:

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

a) (i) (aa) total amount budgeted for in the past three financial years;

2015/2016 – R26.552 million

2016/2017 – R28.865 million

2017/2018 – R22.088million

(i) (bb) total amount budgeted for since 1 April 2017: - R22.088 million

(a) (ii) (aa) total amount spent on his private office in the past three financial years;

2015/2016 – R26 402 million

2016/2017 – R27 330 million

2017/2018 – R24.701 million

(i) (bb) total amount spent since 1 April 2017:- R24.701 million

(b) what was the (i) remuneration, (ii) salary level, (iii) job title, (iv) qualification and (v) job description of each employee appointed in his private office in each of the specified periods?

2015/2016

(i)

remuneration

(ii)

salary level

(iii)

job title

(iv)

qualification

(v)

job description

NA

       

2016/2017

(i) remuneration

(ii)

salary level

(iii)

job title

(iv)

qualification

(v)

job description

NA

       

2017/2018

(i) remuneration

(ii)

salary level

(iii)

job title

(iv)

qualification

(v)

summarized job description

R1 127 334pa

Level 14

Chief of Staff

Gr 12

BCom: Economics

BCom Hons: Economics

Higher Education Diploma

BSc: Agriculture

Copy attached – Annexure A

  • Provide administrative support to the Minister in Cape Town and Headquarters, Pretoria and manage the Cabinet process
  • Manage external and internal liaisons
  • Manage the Parliamentary process
  • Manage the Transport ministry budget
  • Manage the Office of the Transport Ministry

R183 558pa

Level 6

Registry Clerk, Pretoria

Gr 12

National Diploma: Management Assistant

Copy attached – Annexure B

  • Provide a registry function
  • Provide a general administrative service

R127 851pa

Level 4

Messenger/Driver, Pretoria

Gr 5

Copy attached – Annexure C

  • Manage incoming and outgoing mail and documents
  • Render assistance with execution of functions attach to the Registry
  • Render driver functions to the Office of the Minister and Deputy Minister
  • Procurement of refreshments for Ministry
  • Perform relief duties when required

R107 886pa

Level 3

Food Service Aid, Pretoria

Gr 11

Copy attached – Annexure D

  • Provide a food service aid to the Office of the Ministry and Deputy Minister
  • Prepare boardrooms for meetings
  • Prepare refreshments on request for guests
  • Assist with administrative duties

R948 174pa

Level 13

Private Secretary to the Minister of Transport

Gr 12

National Diploma: Home Economics

Copy attached – Annexure E

  • Manage the Minister’s programme
  • Assist the Minister with his executive obligations
  • Manage logistical matters
  • Oversee the management of correspondence in consultation with the Minister

R657 558pa

Level 11

Deputy Director: Assistant Private Secretary

Gr 12

Copy attached – Annexure F

  • Manage the Minister’s diary
  • Assist the Minister with his executive obligations
  • Manage logistical matters

R281 418pa

Level 8

Assistant Administrative Secretary

Gr 12

BA: Communications

Copy attached – Annexure G

  • Manage the Minister’s diary
  • Assist the Minister with his executive obligations
  • Manage logistical matters

R948 174pa

Level 13

Media Liaison Officer

Gr 12

BA: Journalism

National Diploma: Journalism

B Tech: Journalism

Copy attached – Annexure H

  • Manage the legislative process in Parliament
  • Support Parliamentary study groups
  • Deal with Media liaison in the Office of the Deputy Minister
  • Liaise with stakeholders
  • General administration

R948 174pa

Level 13

Director: Cabinet Services

Gr 12

Masters: Communication BA Hons: Communication

BA: Communication

Copy attached – Annexure I

  • Provide administrative support in relation to Cabinet Memoranda
  • Compile budget for Transport Ministry
  • Systems development and maintenance
  • General administration
  • Overall management of staff

R948 174pa

Level 13

Parliamentary Officer

Gr 12

Primary Teachers Diploma

Copy attached – Annexure J

  • Manage the parliamentary process
  • Liaise with MP’s, Councilors and Parliamentary Standing Committee
  • Support Parliamentary study groups
  • Liaise with stakeholders
  • Manage the Directorate: Parliamentary and Stakeholder unit

R657 558pa

Level 11

Administrative Secretary: Speech Writer

Gr 12

Senior Teachers Diploma

Copy attached – Annexure K

  • Co-ordinate inputs from Branches and stakeholders to write the Minister’s speeches
  • Articulate of MINMEC, Transport Lekgotla and GCF issues into content development
  • Liaise with stakeholders
  • Prepare for media interviews and briefing notes for the Minister

R183 558pa

Level 6

Receptionist / Secretary

(Cape Town)

Gr 12

Copy attached – Annexure L

  • Render reception and registry services
  • Administer Proclamations
  • Render general administrative support
  • Act as a relief Appointment Secretary
  • Act as Manager’s Secretary when they are in Cape Town

R1 370 973pa

Level 15

Special Adviser: Ministry

Gr 12

B Phil

Masters: Geography

BA Hons: Geography

BA: Geography

Copy attached – Annexure M

  • Contribute to and edit the technical content of inputs to the Department’s major processes and documents
  • Contribute to and edit Cabinet Memoranda, submissions to Cabinet Clusters, documentation for Cabinet Lekgotlas, and the Office of the President.
  • Contribute to and edit the technical content of policy documents, and high-profile reports
  • Contribute towards papers, speeches, or presentations for the Minister
  • Provide technical and administrative support to the Minister

R1 370 973pa

Level 15

Project Manager: Ministerial Advisory Services

Gr 12

National Diploma: Civil Engineering

Copy attached – Annexure N

  • Contribute to and edit the technical content of inputs to the Department’s major Projects
  • Contribute towards the Project management of Projects listed above
  • Contribute to and edit the technical content of policy documents, and high-profile reports
  • Prepare drafts of papers, speeches, or presentations for senior personnel of the Department, or the Minister.
  • Provide technical and administrative support to the Minister

R1 370 973pa

Level 15

Special Adviser: Ministry

Gr 12

Secondary Teachers Diploma +2

Secondary Teachers Diploma +3

Copy attached – Annexure O

  • Contribute to and edit the technical content of inputs to the Department’s major processes and documents
  • Contribute to and edit Cabinet Memoranda, submissions to Cabinet Clusters, documentation for Cabinet Lekgotlas, and the Office of the President.
  • Contribute to and edit the technical content of policy documents, and high-profile reports
  • Contribute towards papers, speeches, or presentations for the Minister
  • Provide technical and administrative support to the Minister

 

08 March 2018 - NW233

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Tshwaku, Mr M to ask the Minister of Higher Education and Training

With reference to the catalytic research projects that were funded by the National Institute for Humanities and Social Sciences in the 2014-15 financial year, (a) did each project and spending on each project comply with the cost-cutting measures of (i) the National Treasury, (ii) her department and (iii) the Auditor-General of South Africa and (b) what has been the progress and output of each project as at 13 November 2017?

Reply:

The National Institute for Humanities and Social Sciences (NIHSS) has provided the following responses to the questions posed.

a) (i) The expenditure complied with the NIHSS’s policies. The NIHSS is neither a Department, nor a constitutional institution, nor a public entity listed in Schedule 2 or 3, and therefore the Public Finance Management Act is not applicable to the NIHSS.

(ii) Spending is managed by the NIHSS in terms of its policies.

(iii) The Auditor-General of South Africa audits the NIHSS in terms of Section 38 of the Higher Education Act and since its inception has received unqualified audit opinions.

b) All targets and outputs were met with respect to the Catalytic Research Projects as at 13 November 2017.

08 March 2018 - NW157

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Mente, Ms NV to ask the Minister of Higher Education and Training

(a) How many catalytic research projects were funded in the 2014-15 financial year by the National Institute for Humanities and Social Sciences and (b) what are the details of each project in terms of the (i) project title, (ii) project institution, (iii) project leader, (iv) project co-leaders, (v) grant amount awarded, (vi) funding period, (vii) total funding awarded as of 13 November 2017, (viii) funding still to be awarded, (ix) person who approved the project and budget of Project?

Reply:

The National Institute for Humanities and Social Sciences (NIHSS) has provided the following responses to the questions posed.

a) The National Institute for Humanities and Social Sciences funded 12 catalytic projects as disclosed in the 2014/15 Annual Report.

 

(i)

(ii)

(iii)

(iv)

(v)

(vi)

(vii)

(ix)

No.

Project Title

Project Institution

Project Leader

Project
Co-Leaders

Grant Amount Awarded

Funding period

Total funding awarded as at
13 Nov 2017

Person who approved

1.

Alternatives B - Socio-Economic Alternatives Think-Tank

University of Witwatersrand

Dr Karl von Holdt

Dr Seeraj Mohammed

R250 000

22/01/2013 – 31/03/2015

R600 000

CEO/Board

2.

Hidden Voices

University of Witwatersrand

Prof Edward Webster

Dr Irma Du Plessis

R600 000

06/11/2012 – 15/03/2015

R600 000

CEO/Board

3.

Indigenous Languages and Humanities Concept Formation

Rhodes University

Dr P Maseko

Prof Russell Kaschula

R850 000

10/10/2012 – 01/12/2014

R850 000

CEO/Board

4.

Sources of Creativity

University of the KwaZulu-Natal

Dr Sazi Dlamini

 

R550 000

30/03/2015 – 30/09/2016

R550 000

CEO/Board

5.

Pre-1652 Historiography

University of Cape Town

Prof Lungisile Ntsebeza

 

R999 224

30/03/2015 – 30/09/2016

R999 224

CEO/Board

6.

Heritage Hubs -Migrant Labour Museum and Knowledge Centre

University of Cape Town

Prof Lungisile Ntsebeza

 

R100 000

2014 – 2015

R100 000

CEO/Board

7.

Traditions of Popular Education in South Africa

University of the Western Cape

Prof Shirley Walters

Astrid von Kotze

R992 000

30/03/2015 – 30/09/2016

R992 000

CEO/Board

8.

Sources of Creativity - Formation of a Composers' Guild

University of Witwatersrand

Prof Zaidel-Rudolph

Dr Cameron Harris

R524 680

30/03/2015 – 30/09/2016

R524 680

CEO/Board

9.

Hidden Voices - The Art and Music

University of the Western Cape

Prof Premesh Lalu

Dr Heidi Grunebaum

R1 280 000

30/03/2015– 30/09/2016

R1 280 000

CEO/Board

10.

Heritage Hubs - from Heritage Sites to Knowledge Hubs

Mapungubwe Institute for Strategic Reflections (MISTRA)

MISTRA

 

R300 000

2014 – 2015

R300 000

CEO/Board

11.

Post-Conflict Reconstruction

University of Free State

Prof Pumla Gobodo-Madikizela

 

R1 403 008

2014 – 2015

R1 403 008

CEO/Board

12.

BRICS and South - South Scholarship

University of Cape Town

Prof Ari Sitas

 

R270 000

2014 – 2015

R270 000

CEO/Board

(viii) The Institute is in the process to determine funding available for new catalytic projects.

08 March 2018 - NW457

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Hunsinger, Mr CH to ask the Minister of Transport

(1)With reference to the signalling systems, rolling-stock and related infrastructure at each train station, (a) how often was each system (i) tested and (ii) maintained (aa) in the (aaa) 2014-15, (bbb) 2015-16 and (cc) 2016-17 financial years and (bb) since 1 April 2017; (2) (a) what were the results of each test respectively and (b) what action was taken in each case?

Reply:

1. (a) (i) (ii) and (aa) (aaa) (bbb) and (cc) (bb) The information requested requires PRASA Engineering staff to extract all the records pertaining to all the infrastructure asset items for each of the regions Western Cape, Gauteng and Kwazulu Natal (Eastern Cape operates on Transnet infrastructure) as well as record of each of the coaches (rolling stock), i.e. 4,565 caoches x 9 months x approximately 7 records per coach per month which equals 287,595 records on rolling stock only.

The Engineering Department will need time to extract the information in summary for 2015-16 and detail for 2017.

The detail requested are expected to be very large and it would be appreciated if Mr Hunsinger can please confirm that this is for all operating areas or whether just for Gauteng.

2. (a) Due to the fact that the information is not available at this stage, a response cannot be provide (b) in light of 2(a) above, (b) falls away

08 March 2018 - NW228

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Ketabahle, Ms V to ask the Minister of Higher Education and Training

(a)What is the total number of meetings and/or conferences that were held by the National Institute for Humanities and Social Sciences in the (i) 2014-15, (ii) 2015-16 and (iii) 2016-17 financial years, (b) what (i) was the name and purpose of each meeting and conference held, (ii) was the total cost of each meeting and conference held, (iii) were the names of each service provider for each meeting and conference held and (iv) was the total amount paid to each service provider for each meeting and conference held, (c) who approved the expenditure for each meeting and conference held and (d) did expenditure for each meeting and conference comply with cost cutting measures and regulations of the National Treasury and the Auditor-General of South Africa?

Reply:

The National Institute for Humanities and Social Sciences (NIHSS) has provided the following responses to the questions posed.

a) (i) In 2014/15 the NIHSS held 4 meetings and 4 conferences.

(ii) In 2015/16 the NIHSS held 4 meetings and 11 conferences.

(iii) In 2016/17 the NIHSS held 16 meetings and 41 conferences.

b) Table 1: Meetings and conferences that were held by the NIHSS in 2014/15

Date of meeting

(b)(i)

Type of meeting

(b)(ii)

Cost

31 March 2014

Board Meeting

R25 667

9 June 2014

Board Meeting

R34 889

18 August 2014

Board Meeting

R25 722

27 February 2015

Board Meeting

R20 887

 

(b)(i)

Name of conference

(b)(ii)

Cost of conference

(b)(iii)

Names of service providers

(project leader/co-host of conference)

(b)(iv)

Total payment to service provider (project leader)

1

Conference held for the project: Pre-1652 Historiography

R850 000

Prof L Ntsebeza

R850 000

2

Workshop held for the project: Traditions of Popular Education in South Africa

R676 000

Prof S Walters

R676 000

3

Sources of Creativity - Formation of a Composers' Guild

R250 000

Dr J Zaidel Rudolph

R250 000

4

Hidden Voices - The Art and Music

R500 000

Prof P Lalu

R500 000

Table 2: Meetings and conferences that were held by the NIHSS in 2015/16

Date of meeting

(b)(i)

Type of meeting

(b)(ii)

Cost

5 June 2015

Board Meeting

R16 517

9 November 2015

Board Meeting

R24 967

11 December 2015

Board Meeting

R19 264

31 August 2015

Board Meeting

R5 513

 

(b)(i)

Name of conference

(b)(ii)

Cost of conference

(b)(iii)

Names of service providers

(project leader/co-host of conference)

(b)(iv)

Total payment to service provider (project leader)

1

Workshop held for the project: Hidden Voices – Unpublished Work, 1950 – 1990

R891 000

Prof EC Webster

R891 000

2

Second workshop held for the project: Hidden Voices – Unpublished Work, 1950 - 1990

R891 000

Prof EC Webster

R891 000

3

Workshop held with international visiting scholars from University of California, the University of Toronto, Ukwanda, Handspring Puppet Trust and Net vir Pret – script development, puppet building and production as well as mentoring puppeteers

R1 280 000

Prof P Lalu

R1 280 000

4

Workshop at Iziko Museum’s Slave Lodge on the Galant Rebellion

R1 280 000

Prof P Lalu

R1 280 000

5

Arts education workshop and public lectures

R1 280 000

Prof P Lalu

R1 280 000

6

Second Arts education workshop and public lectures

R1 280 000

Prof P Lalu

R1 280 000

7

Third Arts education workshop and public lectures

R1 280 000

Prof P Lalu

R1 280 000

8

Workshop held for the project: Comparative analysis of the underground liberation struggles in South Africa

R835 992

Prof N Nieftagodien

R835 992

9

Workshop held for the project: Towards effective language development and application in African languages

R680 000

Dr Mantoa Smouse

R680 000

10

Composers of National Collegium Workshop

R524 680

Prof J Zaidel-Rudolph

R524 680

11

Workshop held for the project: Integrating Marginalized Voices in Mitigation Plans: Implications for Sustainable Livelihoods in the Eastern Cape and Limpopo Provinces

R100 000

Prof N Goduka

R100 000

Table 3: Meetings and conferences that were held by the NIHSS in 2016/17

Date of meeting

(b)(i)

Type of meeting

(b)(ii)

Cost

8 April 2016

Board Meeting

R21 000

31 May 2016

Academic Committee

(tele-conference)

R8 500

27 June 2016

Audit and Risk Committee and Finance Committee (joint meeting)

R12 000

7 July 2016

Audit and Risk Committee and Finance Committee (joint meeting)

R14 500

29 July 2016

Board Meeting

R15 000

14 September 2016

Audit and Risk Committee and Finance Committee (joint meeting)

R12 000

26 September 2016

EXCO

R11 000

26 September 2016

Board Meeting

R23 500

31 October 2016

Audit and Risk Committee and Finance Committee (joint meeting)

R19 500

18 November 2016

Board Meeting

R21 000

27 November 2016

Academic Committee

R8 500

27 January 2017

EXCO

R11 000

27 January 2017

Academic Committee

R8 500

24 February 2017

International Advisory Committee

R 8 500

10 March 2017

Audit and Risk Committee and Finance Committee (joint meeting)

R8 500

30 March 2017

Board Meeting

R21 000

 

(b)(i)

Name of conference

(b)(ii)

Cost of conference

(b)(iii)

Names of service providers

(project leader/co-host of conference)

(b)(iv)

Total payment to service provider (project leader)

 

Ethnographic media and African knowledge in the early twentieth century: Contextualising and interpreting The Hoffmann Collection on Cultural Knowledge. 26-28 January 2017, University of Pretoria.

R300 000

Prof L Kriel

R300 000

 

Artistic Research and Arts Education: Curriculum Transformation in Arts School (Ulwembu). 27 January 2017, Durban University of Technology.

R880 000

Prof M Marks

R880 000

 

The liberation war radios in southern Africa workshop. 17-19 February 2017, University of Witwatersrand.

R300 000

Prof S Lekgoathi

R300 000

 

ArtSearch Symposium. 9-11 March 2017, University of Witwatersrand.

R600 000

Prof J Mistry

R600 000

 

Politics of the armed struggle in Southern Africa. Conference held at the University of the Witwatersrand, 23-25 November 2016.

R600 000

Prof N Nieftagodien.

R600 000

 

Translation workshop: texts in indigenous languages. 14-19 August 2016. Calders Hotel, Fish Hoek.

R1 190 000

Prof A Krog

R1 190 000

 

Political Society: Africa, South Asia and Popular politics in the Postcolonial World. Workshop held on 15-16 August 2016, University of Cape Town.8

R300 000

Dr V Collis Buthelezi

R300 000

 

Contemporary Ethnography across the disciplines. Conference held on 16-18 November 2016, University of Cape Town.

R300 000

Prof F Ross

R300 000

 

SLOW Regional Workshop. 12-15 April 2016, Kufunda Village, Harare, Zimbabwe.

R300 000

Dr D Krige

R300 000

 

Maputo SLOW Workshop. 23-27 May 2016, Maputo, Mozambique.

R300 000

Dr D Krige

R300 000

 

SLOW Workshop. 7 June 2016, University of Pretoria.

R300 000

Dr D Krige

R300 000

 

The influence of rurality on student trajectories through higher education: a view from the South. Workshop held on 23-24 August 2016 at Aviator Hotel, Johannesburg.

R300 000

Prof B Leibowitz

R300 000

 

Social Anthropology: building regional cooperation and growth through decolonizing the discipline. Workshop held on 8-9 December 2016 at the University of Johannesburg.

R100 000

Ms D Mabale

R100 000

 

Abantu Book Festival. 8-10 December 2016, Eyethu Lifestyle Centre, Soweto Theatre.

R300 000

Mr T Mgqolozana

R300 000

 

Sahara East and West: A new academic approach to literary sources. Workshop held on 30 November 2016 at Kobenhavns Universitet Det Humanistiske Fakultet.

R835 000

Prof S Jeppie

R835 000

 

The Program in World Philology. Workshop held on 14 November 2016 at the Heyman Center for the Humanities at Columbia University.

R835 000

Prof S Jeppie

R835 000 for project funding

 

The social life of books in North – West Africa: mobility and book production in Timbuktu and beyond. (a symposium)

R835 000 for project funding

Prof S Jeppie

R835 000 for project funding

 

4th Annual Spring Law Conference. 27-29 September 2016. University of South Africa.

R300 000 for project funding

Prof R Songca

R300 000

 

Pre-colonial catalytic conference. 15-17 March 2017, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University.

R999 224

Prof L Ntsebeza

R999 224

 

Decolonising the university -what will it take? Prof Xolela Mangcu/ Prof Ngugi wa Thiongó. University of Witwatersrand - 2 March 2017.

R100 000

Prof X Mangcu

R100 000

 

Decolonising the university -what will it take? Prof Xolela Mangcu/ Prof Ngugi wa Thiongó. University of Cape Town - 3 March 2017.

R100 000

Prof X Mangcu

R100 000

 

Decolonising the university -what will it take? Prof Xolela Mangcu/ Prof Ngugi wa Thiongó. University of Fort Hare - 4 March 2017.

R100 000

Prof X Mangcu

R100 000

 

Forging solidarity: Southern Perspectives of popular education. University of Western Cape, 9-11 June 2016

R992 000

Prof S Walters

R992 000

 

Rethinking 'Apartheid's Golden Age' - South Africa 1966-1979. 20 June 2016, University of Pretoria.

R132 500

Dr T Simpson

R132 500

 

Narrative enquiry for social transformation (NEST) colloquium and summer school. 29-31 March 2017. University of Cape Town.

R897 200

Prof B Peterson

R897 200

 

The political and liberation struggle history of the free state, 1961-2012. 24 February 2017, University of the Free State (Protea Hotel).

R120 000

Dr C Twala

R120 000

 

The political and liberation struggle history of the free state, 1961-2012. 24 March 2017, University of the Free State (QwaQwa campus – Senate Hall).

R120 000

Dr C Twala

R120 000

 

Liberation Struggle Histories and Archival Practices. 22 February 2017 (co-hosted by NIHSS).

R150 000

Mr Omar Badsha

R150 000

 

History and Memory in Liberation Struggles: How far can you go? UNISA, 31 August 2016 (co-hosted by NIHSS).

R150 000 for project funding

Mr. Omar Badsha

R150 000 for project funding

 

Leading with productive creativity seminar. 29-30 June 2016, Orlando West, Soweto.

R300 000

Dr D Krige

R300 000

 

National Dialogue on exploring blackness in South African Universities. 23 May 2016, Rhodes University.

R300 000

Prof G Khunou

R300 000

 

National Dialogue on exploring blackness in South African Universities. 25 May 2016, North-West University.

R300 000

Prof G Khunou

R300 000

 

National Dialogue on exploring blackness in South African Universities. 19 October 2016, University of South Africa.

R300 000

Prof G Khunou

R300 000

 

National Dialogue on exploring blackness in South African Universities. 22 April 2016, University of Limpopo.

R300 000

Prof G Khunou

R300 000

 

National Dialogue on exploring blackness in South African Universities. 20 April 2016, (meeting of Gauteng Universities - venue not on invite).

R300 000

Prof G Khunou

R300 000

 

National Dialogue on exploring blackness in South African Universities. 1 June 2016, University of Cape Town.

R300 000

Prof G Khunou

R300 000

 

Democratic Marxism theory seminar. 2 March 2017, Robert Sobukwe House, University of Witwatersrand.

R300 000

Prof V Satgar

R300 000

 

Cruel Beyond Belief (book launch event held on 6 March 2017).

R960 000

Prof E Webster

R960 000

 

The Unresolved National Question (book launch event held on 7 March 2017).

R960 000

Prof E Webster

R960 000

 

Breaking Intergenerational Cycles of Repetition (book launch event held on 7 March 2017).

R100 000

Prof P Gobodo-Madikizela

R100 000

 

Mafika Gwala second annual lecture and book launch. 6 October 2016, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Howard College Campus.

R75 000

Omar Badsha

R75 000

c) The Chief Executive Officer approved the spending for each meeting and conference held.

d) The expenditure complied with the NIHSS’s policies. The NIHSS is neither a Department, nor a constitutional institution, nor a public entity listed in Schedule 2 or 3, and therefore the Public Finance Management Act is not applicable to the NIHSS. The Auditor-General of South Africa audits the NIHSS in terms of Section 38 of the Higher Education Act and since its inception has received unqualified audit opinions.

08 March 2018 - NW224

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Nolutshungu, Ms N to ask the Minister of Higher Education and Training

What total amount has been spent by (a) her department and (b) the National Institute for Humanities and Social Sciences on Catalytic Research Projects in the (a) 2014-15, (b) 2015-16 and (c) 2016-17 financial years?

Reply:

The National Institute for Humanities and Social Sciences has provided the following responses to the questions posed.

a) R1 125 600.

b) R8 296 404.

c) R9 971 580.

08 March 2018 - NW32

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

What was the total cost of the Commission of Inquiry into Higher Education and Training Fees Commission and (b) from which department’s budget were the funds sourced?

Reply:

The President of the Republic of South Africa established the Commission of Inquiry into Higher Education and Training, and matters pertaining thereto were dealt with by the Presidency.

08 March 2018 - NW341

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Hadebe, Mr TZ to ask the Minister of Transport

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

Reply:

DEPARTMENT

The Department of Transport did not embark on any promotion of the year of OR Tambo during the period in question. Such OR Tambo activities were done through the DOT entities.

 

AIRPORTS COMPANY SOUTH AFRICA SOC LIMITED (ACSA)

b) A total amount of R2, 5 Million for the building of the life-size statue of Mr O.R Tambo and R1, 6 million was spent to host the Presidential ceremony to unveil the statue.

ii) From a media support level, ACSA contributed R100, 000 for SABC Telkom lines to broadcast the unveiling ceremony LIVE on radio stations and SABC TV.

From an O.R. Tambo International Airport perspective, no costs were spent on media opportunities, the total PR value generated for this event amounted to R6.3 million. The PR generated was free, with no costs borne by ACSA and /or the Airport.

AIR TRAFFIC AND NAVIGATION SERVICES SOC LTD

(b) ATNS was involved in the promotion or celebration of the Year of O R Tambo through non-paid media platforms. There was no advertising/media budget allocated for use at the following media channels:

(i) Africa News Network 7 channel

(ii) SA Broadcasting Corporation

(bb) radio Stations

(iii) nation commercial radio stations and

(iv) community

(aa) television and

(bb) radio stations since 1 January 2017

 

SOUTH AFRICAN CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY (SACAA)

a) N/A

b) The South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) did not spend funds on the promotion or celebration of the Year of OR Tambo on any of the following channels:

(i) Africa News Network 7 channel,

(ii) SA Broadcasting Corporation (aa) television channels and (bb) radio stations,

(iii) national commercial radio stations and

(iv) community (aa) television and (bb) radio stations

Cross-Border Road Transport Agency (Cbrta)

(v) Since 1 January 2017 the (b) CBRTA has spent R0. 00 on the promotion or celebration of the Year of O R Tambo:

(i) R 0-00

on the Africa News Network 7 channel,

(ii)(aa) R 0-00

on the SA Broadcasting Corporation television channels and

(bb) R 0-00

radio stations,

(iii) R 0-00

on national commercial radio stations and

(iv) (aa) R 0-00

on community television and

(bb) R 0-00

on radio stations.

Road Accident Fund (RAF)

(vii) Since 1 January 2017 the (b) RAF has spent R0.00 on the promotion or celebration of the Year of O R Tambo:

(i) R 0-00

on the Africa News Network 7 channel,

(ii)(aa) R 0-00

on the SA Broadcasting Corporation television channels and

(bb) R 0-00

radio stations,

(iii) R 0-00

on national commercial radio stations and

(iv) (aa) R 0-00

on community television and

(bb) R 0-00

on radio stations.

Road Traffic Infringement Agency (RTIA)

(viii) Since 1 January 2017 the (b) RTIA spent R0. 00 on the promotion or celebration of the Year of O R Tambo:

(i) R 0-00

on the Africa News Network 7 channel,

(ii)(aa) R 0-00

on the SA Broadcasting Corporation television channels and

(bb) R 0-00

radio stations,

(iii) R 0-00

on national commercial radio stations and

(iv) (aa) R 0-00

on community television and

(bb) R 0-00

on radio stations.

Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC)

(ix) Since 1 January 2017 the (b) RTMC spent R0.00 on the promotion or celebration of the Year of O R Tambo:

(i) R 0-00

on the Africa News Network 7 channel,

(ii)(aa) R 0-00

on the SA Broadcasting Corporation television channels and

(bb) R 0-00

radio stations,

(iii) R 0-00

on national commercial radio stations and

(iv) (aa) R 0-00

on community television and

(bb) R 0-00

on radio stations.

South African National Roads Agency Limited (SANRAL)

(x) Since 1 January 2017 the (b) SANRAL spent R0.00 on the promotion or celebration of the Year of O R Tambo:

(i) R 0-00

on the Africa News Network 7 channel,

(ii)(aa) R 0-00

on the SA Broadcasting Corporation television channels and

(bb) R 0-00

radio stations,

(iii) R 0-00

on national commercial radio stations and

(iv) (aa) R 0-00

on community television and

(bb) R 0-00

on radio stations.

 

RAILWAY SAFETY REGULATOR (RSR)

The Railway Safety Regulator (RSR) did not incur any expenditure in relation to the promotion or celebration of the Year of O R Tambo since 1 January 2017 to date.

PASSENGER RAIL AGENCY OF SOUTH AFRICA (PRASA)

The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) did not incur any expenditure in relation to the promotion or celebration of the Year of O R Tambo since 1 January 2017.

SOUTH AFRICAN MARITIME SAFETY AUTHORITY (SAMSA

SAMSA did not spend any money on promotion or celebration of the Year of O R Tambo on any media platform.

PORTS REGULATOR OF SA (PRSA)

The Ports Regulator did not spend any funds on promotion or celebration of the Year of O R Tambo on any of the news networks, television and radio stations.

08 March 2018 - NW338

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Jooste, Ms K to ask the Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services

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

Reply:

In 2017, all government departments and entities joined the rest of the country and the world in celebrating the centenary of OR Tambo, an illustrious son of the soil who dedicated his life in selfless pursuit of the liberation of South Africa.

However, I have been advised by the Department and entities reporting to me as follows:

(a) Nil.

(b)(i) to (iv) Nil.

(aa) Nil.

(b) Nil.

Approved/ not approved

Dr Siyabonga Cwele, MP

Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services

Date:

08 March 2018 - NW236

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Mashabela, Ms N to ask the Minister of Higher Education and Training

What was the total salary paid to each employee of the National Institute for the Humanities and Social Sciences in the (a) 2014-15, (b) 2015-2016 and (c) 2016-17 financial years?

Reply:

The National Institute for Humanities and Social Sciences (NIHSS) has provided the following responses to the questions posed:

Disclaimer: The NIHSS is obliged to protect the personal information of staff members in terms of the Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013 (Act no.4 of 2013). Therefore, disclosure of sensitive payroll information of staff members is made by the NIHSS for the purpose of this parliamentary response only.

The salary amounts paid to each staff member are shown in the table below (NIHSS Payroll 2014-17).

 

(a)

(b)

(c)

No

Staff member names

Position

2014/15

Rands

2015/16

Rands

2016/17

Rands

 

Sepideh Azari

Comms Marketing Manager

149 792.16

62 931.13

-

 

Aisha Lorgat

Programme Co-ordinator – Doctoral Schools

399 275.48

251 902.49

-

 

Ari Sitas

Chairperson

123 806.96

-

-

 

Sarah Mosoetsa

Chief Executive Officer

779 581.84

1 295 412.47

1 396 909.81

 

Ayanda Zwane

Senior Administrator

400 579.33

378 858.91

397 912.99

 

Cebile Jali

Finance Administrator

91 763.07

197 593.31

257 410.98

 

Yolanda Davids

Director – Corporate Services

230 303.87

1 098 610.93

1 094 551.79

 

Kibiti Lephoto

Chief Finance Officer

280 087.11

1 096 212.96

-

 

Kgomotso Ramushu

Junior Programme Co-ordinator

112 500

369 996.51

383 535.29

 

Nthabiseng Motsemme

Director - Scholarships

199 641.49

943 401.33

975 196.28

 

Thandeka Mngadi

Senior Manager – Corporate Services

52 957.55

743 166.42

762 173.15

 

Hlanzekile Mbokazi

Programme Co-ordinator

38 503.06

477 386.79

569 465.12

 

Adelaide Kubeka

Office Assistant - Cleaner

3 794.70

74 426.85

118 063

 

Tumelo Mokoena

Acting Chief Finance Officer

-

152 441.51

1 175 814.92

 

June Rose Ngcobo

Senior Programme Co-ordinator

-

596 071.95

533 644.74

 

Thabile Sokupa

Programme Co-ordinator

-

521 649.42

52 741.27

 

Idah Makukule

Programme Co-ordinator

-

516 215.66

589 399.55

 

Itshepiseng Makapan

Administrator

-

223 520.08

311 322.8

 

Tshiamo Molapisi

Finance Officer

-

303 003.11

457 560.75

 

Busisiwe Pilane

Senior Manager – Communications

-

121 926.7

787 577.35

 

Petros Mashaba

HR Administrator

-

131 086.32

299 919.36

 

Clothilda Mogafe

Receptionist

-

98 219.16

211 606.12

 

Kambale Muhongya

IT Administrator

-

123 529.5

263 936.92

 

Godfrey Netswera

Director - BRICS

-

101 980.71

-

 

Tebogo Molaoa

Communications and Marketing Administrator

-

123 083.34

268 295.96

 

Amanda Danca

Programme Co-ordinator

-

-

209 642.12

 

Thabo Letsoalo

Administrator

-

-

97 132.9

 

Ndivhuwo Luruli

Senior Programme Co-ordinator / Acting BRICS Director

-

-

69 165.38

 

Ignatius Madalane

Programme Co-ordinator

-

-

101 594.88

 

Musa Tintswalo Maphalakasi

Administrator

-

-

166 942.36

 

Matlhogonolo Maselwanyane

Finance Manager

-

-

55 742.78

 

Julia Matetoa

Senior Programme Co-ordinator

-

-

814 540.62

 

Sibonginkosi Mazibuko

Director - Research

-

-

956 174.04

 

Xolani Mkwanazi

SCM Officer

-

-

365 855.73

 

Esther Mofokeng

Events Officer

-

-

210 196.97

 

Hido Neer

Senior Manager: HR

-

-

462 798.24

 

Zandile Nene

Senior Manager: Governance

-

-

795 872.7

 

Godfrey Netswera

Director: BRICS

-

-

1 224 302.27

 

Elias Phaahla

Programme Co-ordinator

-

-

446 831.44

 

Keketso Phakoe

Senior Administrator

-

-

311 524.13

 

Tshiamo Rakau

Finance Officer: Projects

-

-

404 300.59

 

Ntambudzeni Tshiswaise

Administrator

-

-

156 865.79

 

Siphiwe Zondi

Finance Officer: Scholarships

-

-

18 707.69

 

Cebisa Nkhumeleni

Programme Co-ordinator

-

-

165 231.52

08 March 2018 - NW225

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Nolutshungu, Ms N to ask the Minister of Higher Education and Training

Whether any of the board members of the National Institute for Humanities and Social Sciences were recipients of any grant awarded by the Humanities Hubs programme of the specified institute in the (a) 2014-15, (b) 2015-16 and (c) 2016-17 financial years; if so, (i) what is the name of each recipient, (ii) what amount was each recipient awarded in grant funding as at 13 November 2017, (iii) what amount is each recipient still to be awarded, (iv) what was each grant awarded for and (v) did each grant comply with the cost cutting measures and regulations of (aa) the National Treasury, (bb) her department and (cc) the Auditor-General of South Africa?

Reply:

The National Institute for Humanities and Social Sciences (NIHSS) has provided the following response to the questions posed.

None of the NIHSS board members were recipients of grants awarded by the Humanities Hubs programme in the three financial years in question.

08 March 2018 - NW234

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Mokoena, Mr L to ask the Minister of Higher Education and Training

(1)With reference to projects that have been funded under the Humanities Hubs Programme of the National Institute for Humanities and Social Sciences in the period 1 January 2009 to 31 December 2017, (a) who was the (i) signatory and/or approver of each project, (b) what (i) was the output and budget of each project, (ii) amount has been paid in respect of each project in each year for which payments have been made, (iii) amount still needs to be paid and (iv) is the total cost for each project; (2) Whether all projects comply with cost-cutting measures and regulations of the National Treasury and the Auditor-General of South Africa?

Reply:

The National Institute for Humanities and Social Sciences (NIHSS) has provided the following responses to the questions posed.

     

(1) (b) (i)

(1) (b) (ii)

(1) (b) (iii)

(1) (b) (iv)

(1) (a) (i)

 

Name of Project

Funding Period

Output and Budget

Amount paid

Amount still to be paid

Total Cost

Name of approver /signatory

 

Liberation Struggle Histories Hub

01/08/2014 – 31/08/2017

Colloquium; Schools outreach; Mobile exhibition at UNISA, UL and UNIVEN

R2 212 766

R2 162 766

R50 000

R2 212 766

Prof Sarah Mosoetsa

 

Freedom and Humanity Hub

01/04/2017 – 31/03/2018

Conduct educational programme 2. host story telling / oral history performance 3. Establish Pan African Archives 4. Collaborate with the University of Sol Plaatje, University of South African and University of Mpumalanga

R 3 000 000

R3 000 000

R0

R3 000 000

Prof Sarah Mosoetsa

 

Community Based Memories Humanities Hub

01/04/2017 – 31/03/2020

Digitize the following Hubs and sites: Lwandle Museum, Alice Community Museum, Hogsback Community Art Gallery, Mgwali Forced Removal Community Museum, Legal Offices of Robert Sobukwe in Graaf Reinet, Home of Steve Biko, Ginsberg, Z.K. Matthews House, Alice

R2 208 700

R1 104 350

R1 104 350

R2 208 700

Prof Sarah Mosoetsa

 

Isimangaliso Humanities Hub

01/04/2017 – 31/03/2018

Development of Digital Archive; 2. Publication of edited volume 3. Publication of journal articles 4. Capacity building, particularly for designated groups

R1 058 000

R529 000

R529 000

R1 058 000

Prof Sarah Mosoetsa

 

Migrant Workers' Humanities Hub

01/04/2017 – 31/03/2019

Conduct a travelling exhibition 2. Produce a DVD or booklet on the museum 3. Collaborate with Kuyakhanya Production, University of Fort Hare and University of KwaZulu-Natal

R1 241 000

R710 500

R530 500

R1 241 000

Prof Sarah Mosoetsa

 

Mapungubwe Cultural Humanities Hub

01/04/2017 – 31/03/2018

Host a conference 2. Host a Dialogue 3. Capacity building particularly for designated racial and gender groups

R3 000 000

R1 500 000

R1 500 000

R3 000 000

Prof Sarah Mosoetsa

 

Land and Intellectual Humanities Hub

01/04/2017 – 31/03/2018

The project will yield the following:

  • Colloquium proceedings and two journal articles or chapters in books arising out of the colloquium
  • Fifteen recorded accounts of the educational histories and experiences in the Eastern Cape of individual participants and their families
  • Produce a documentary film based on these recorded histories
  • An archive (video recordings and transcribed documents) of at least six recorded interviews with local people about their family’s history with regard to land

R3 000 000

R0

R3 000 000

R3 000 000

Prof Sarah Mosoetsa

 

Origins Humanities Hub

01/04/2017 – 31/03/2018

Installation of Engraved Boulders:

  • Coordinate public visits
  • Host Workshops
  • Procure educational materials

On Reflection of the contribution of Africa to world civilisations:

  • Update Blombos exhibition and Middle Age fossil discoveries on the Cape Coast
  • Conduct community workshop
  • Conduct Education seminar

R1 500 000

R750 000

R750 000

R1 500 000

Prof Sarah Mosoetsa

2. The expenditure complied with the NIHSS’s policies. The NIHSS is neither a Department, nor a constitutional institution, nor a public entity listed in Schedule 2 or 3, and therefore the Public Finance Management Act is not applicable to the NIHSS.

The Auditor-General of South Africa audits the NIHSS in terms of Section 38 of the Higher Education Act and since its inception has received unqualified audit opinions.

08 March 2018 - NW216

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Madisha, Mr WM to ask the President of the Republic

With reference to the allegations lodged by the Speaker that the Minister of State Security had attempted to bribe a certain official (name and details furnished) to resign from the parliamentary probe into Eskom, (a) what (i) action has he taken in this matter to date and (ii) is delaying him from taking decisive action in the matter?

Reply:

The individual in question is no longer a member of the Executive.

08 March 2018 - NW159

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Ntlangwini, Ms EN to ask the Minister of Higher Education and Training

(1)(a) What number of catalytic research projects were funded by the National Institute for the Humanities and Social Sciences in the 2016-17 financial year and (b) what are the details of each specified project in terms of the (i) project title and institution, (ii) project leader and co-leaders, (iii) grant amount awarded, (iv) funding period, (v) total funding amount awarded as at 13 November 2017 and funding amount still to be awarded and (vi) name of the person who approved each project and the budget thereof; (2) (a) did the specified spending comply with the cost cutting measures and regulations of her department and the Auditor-General of South Africa and (b) what is the progress report and output of each project?

Reply:

The National Institute for Humanities and Social Sciences (NIHSS) has provided the following responses to the questions posed.

  1. (a) The National Institute for the Humanities and Social Sciences funded 37 catalytic projects as disclosed in the 2016/17 Annual Report.
 

(i)

(i)

(ii)

(ii)

(iii)

(iv)

(v)

(vi)

2 (b) (i)

2 (b) (ii)

No.

Project Title

Project Institution

Project Leader

Project Co-Leaders

Grant Amount Awarded

Funding period

Total funding awarded as at 13 Nov 2017

Person who approved

Outputs of the project

Progress of the project

1.

Comparative analyses of the underground liberation struggle in South Africa

(2)

University of Witwatersrand

Prof Noor Nieftagodien

Dr Tshepo Moloi

R600 000

30/03/2015 – 31/07/2017

R1 345 922

CEO/Board

Publication in progress (expected August 2018)

Ongoing

2.

Hidden Voices

Chris Hani Institute, University of Witwatersrand

Prof. Edward Webster

 

R891 000

R960 000

(renewal)

30/03/2015 – 30/09/2016

01/09/2017 – 31/05/2018

R991 000

R480 000

CEO/Board

2 Books

3 Books

Ongoing

3.

‘Rethinking Twentieth Century South Africa’

University of Pretoria

Dr Thula Simpson

 

R132 500

01/06/2016 – 01/06/2017

R132 500

CEO/Board

1 Journal article

Completed

4.

Decolonising the Teacher Education Curriculum: Mapping the Status and Nature of Teaching and Learning of History in Education Faculties

University of Johannes-burg

Prof Linda Chisholm

Prof Michelle Friedman

R570 380

01/06/2016 – 01/12/2017

R570 380

CEO/Board

1 Journal article under review

Ongoing

5.

The social life of books in North-West Africa: mobility and book-production in

Timbuktu and beyond

University of Cape Town

Prof Shamil Jeppie

Prof Abou
El- Farah, Prof Moustapha Elemine,

Dr Samaila Sulaiman,

R835 000

01/06/2016 – 01/12/2017

R835 000

CEO/Board

1 Book in progress

Ongoing

6.

Action Research on Climate Change and Development Alternatives -

Piloting Localised and Sustainable Township Economies- In KwaZakhele, Nelson Mandela Bay

Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University

Prof Janet Cherry

Mr Nkosinathi Jikeka,
Mr Patrick Brennan

R838 660

01/06/2016 – 01/12/2017

R838 660

CEO/Board

Book chapter expected in 2018

Ongoing

7.

Towards a decolonial multilingualism: Re-animating African Ethics, Re-imagining African Futures

University of the Western Cape

Prof Antjie Krog

Prof Christopher Stroud

R1 190 000

01/06/2016 – 01/12/2017

R1 190 000

CEO/Board

Publication in progress (collection of poems)

Completed

8.

Social Life of Waste Art

University of Pretoria

Dr Detlev Krige

 

R300 000

01/06/2016 – 01/06/2017

R300 000

CEO/Board

1 x Symposium paper

2 x Exhibitions

Ongoing

9.

The Berlin Missionary Archive as a repository of African knowledge

University of Pretoria

Prof Lize Kriel

 

R300 000

01/06/2016 – 01/06/2017

R300 000

CEO/Board

2 x Conference papers

4 x publications under review

Ongoing

10.

Pathways into and out of

street level drug use in Durban,

South Africa

Durban University of Technology

Prof Monique Marks

Dr Shaun Shelly, Dr. Simon Howell, Bernado Perez, Dr Dylan McGarry, Chris Overall, Haroon Wadee, David Jones, Neil Coppen

R880 000

01/06/2016 – 01/12/2017

R880 000

CEO/Board

1x Journal article

1x Theatre production

Ongoing

11.

Theorizing Education and Social Equality

University of Witwatersrand

Prof Stephanie Allais

Prof Yael Shalem

R533 500

01/06/2016 – 01/12/2017

R533 500

CEO/Board

1 x Journal article

Capacity building

Ongoing

12.

Comparative analyses of liberation war radios in Southern Africa, 1960s - 1990s.

University of Witwatersrand

Prof Sekibakiba Lekgoathi

Dr Tshepo Moloi, Prof Alda R. Saúte, Dr Eléusio Viegas Filipe

R300 000

01/06/2016 – 01/06/2017

R300 000

CEO/Board

1 x Publication

2 x Workshops

Ongoing

13.

Artistic Research and Arts Education: Curriculum Transformation in Arts School

University of Witwatersrand

Prof Jyoti Mistry

 

R600 000

01/06/2016 – 01/06/2017

R600 000

CEO/Board

1 x Exhibition

1 x Workshop

DVD

Completed

14.

Concepts of Life

University of Cape Town

Prof Fiona Ross

 

R300 000

01/06/2016 – 01/06/2017

R300 000

CEO/Board

1 x Article

1 x Workshop

Ongoing

15.

BRICS from Below: Citizen Mobilisation, Sustainable Development and Social Justice

University of the Western Cape / UKZN

Prof Lisa Thompson

 

R300 000

01/06/2016 – 01/06/2017

R300 000

CEO/Board

1 x Journal article

Ongoing

16.

Heritage Hubs -Migrant Labour Museum and Knowledge Centre

University of Johannesburg

Professor Mcebisi Ndletyana

 

R150 000

01/08/2016 – 31/07/2017

R150 000

CEO/Board

3 x Journal articles

Ongoing

17.

Social Anthropology: Building Regional Cooperation and Growth through Decolonizing the Discipline

University of Johannesburg

Professor Brenda Liebowitz

 

R300 000

21/07/2016 – 31/01/2018

R300 000

CEO/Board

Research report & Panel meeting

Completed

18.

Performance Based development project in African music

University of Cape Town

Dr Sylvia Bruinders

 

R300 000

21/07/2016 – 31/01/2018

R300 000

CEO/Board

1 x Workshop

1 x Article

Ongoing

19.

Mapping the Fault Lines of the Rising South: Neoliberalization and its Discontents in the Southern BRICS Countries

University of Witwatersrand

Dr Karl von Holdt

Prof Alf Gunvald Nilsen

R350 000

22/01/2013 – 31/03/2015

R600 000

CEO/Board

1 x Workshop

1 x Edited volume

Ongoing

20.

The Science of prediction in a changing world

University of Johannesburg

Prof Alex Broadbent

 

R100 000

30/03/2015 – 30/03/2016

R100 000

CEO/Board

Research report & Panel meeting

Completed

21.

Indian Ocean ports on the African littoral: labour, urbanism, extraction and the promise of infrastructure led development

University of Witwatersrand

Prof Sharad Chari

 

R950 000

30/03/2015 – 01/12/2016

R950 000

CEO/Board

2 x Publication

2 x MA students

2 x Workshops

Completed

22.

Rewriting the socio-political history of the arts: Decolonising the arts curriculum (RADA)

Stellenbosch University

Prof Elmarie Constadius

 

R930 000

01/09/2017 – 03/03/2019

R465 000

CEO/Board

2 x Articles

New project

23.

Sources of Creativity

University of KwaZulu-Natal

Dr S Dlamini

 

R150 000 (addendum)

R550 000

01/05/2017 – 31/03/2018

R150 000 R275 000

CEO/Board

Conference proceeding

Ongoing

24.

Post-Conflict Reconstruction

University of the Free State

Prof Pumla Gobodo-Madikizela

 

R 1 403 008

2014

R 1 403 008

CEO/Board

1 x Book

Completed

25.

Eziko Writers / Research Institute

Walter Sisulu University

Prof Nomalungelo Goduka

Ms Carina Rozani

R100 000

30/03/2015 – 30/03/2016

R100 000

CEO/Board

1 x Article

Completed

26.

The Humanities in the Anthropocene

University of Cape Town

Prof L Green

 

R450 000

01/10/2015 – 28/02/2018

R450 000

CEO/Board

Development of thematic bibliographies

Ongoing

27.

Factory of the Arts

University of the Western Cape

Prof Premesh Lalu

 

R 1 280 000

R800 000 (Renewal 28 March 2018)

30/03/2015 – 30/09/2016

R1 280 000

CEO/Board

2 x Exhibitions

3 x Conference papers

Ongoing

28.

Concept development in African languages

Rhodes University

Prof Pamela Maseko

Prof Russell and Kaschula (RU)

R 1 547 000

01/03/2015 -08/12/2016

R 1 547 000

CEO/Board

1 x Book chapter

Ongoing

29.

Land and Intellectual Humanities Hub

Rhodes University

Prof Pamela Maseko

 

R 990 000

01/09/2017 - 01/03/2019

R 495 000

CEO/Board

3 x Working papers to be produced following a Situational Analysis

A National Colloquium to be held

Ongoing

30.

Mapungubwe Institute for Strategic Reflection (MISTRA)

Mapungubwe Institute for Strategic Reflection (MISTRA)

Mapungubwe Institute for Strategic Reflection (MISTRA)

 

R300 000

2014-2015

R300 000

CEO/Board

1 x Book

Completed

31.

Towards effective language development and application

University of Cape Town

Prof Mantoa Motinyane-Masoko (formerly Smouse)

Dr Anastacia Motsei (UFS)

R680 000

30/03/2015 – 30/09/2018

R680 000

CEO/Board

1 x Workshop

1 Book publication

1 x Research Report

Ongoing

32.

Pre - 1652 Historiography

University of Cape Town

Prof Lungisile Ntsebeza

 

R 999 224

R 200 000 (additional)

30/03/2015 – 01/12/2016

01/09/2017-01/03/2019 (new project timeline)

R999 224

CEO/Board

2 x Books

3 x Articles

3 x Workshops

Ongoing

33.

Initiating and Strengthening Research Networks in Family Demography (I-SReNFD) Project

University of Witwatersrand

Prof Clifford Odimegwu

 

R480 000

01/10/2015-01/04/2017

R480 000

CEO/Board

1 x Article

Completed

34.

Experiences of death, dying and bereavement in three African communities in Limpopo province, South Africa

University of Limpopo

Prof Tholene Sodi

Prof Mokgale Makgopa (UL)

R780 000

30/03/2015 – 30/09/2016

01/03/2018 (extension)

R780 000

CEO/Board

2 x Dissertation 1 x Article

Ongoing

35.

Mapping the fault lines of the rising south:

University of Witwatersrand

Prof Karl von Holdt

Dr Seeraj Mohammed

R600 000

01/06/2016 -01/06/2019

R600 000

CEO/Board

1 x Publication

2 x Workshops

Ongoing

36.

Traditions of popular education

University of the Western Cape

Prof Shirley Walters

 

R992 000

R623 000 (renewal)

30/03/2015 – 01/09/2016

01/09/2017 – 01/08/2018

R992 000

CEO/Board

3 x Journal article

1 x Book

1 X Workshop, 1 x Article

Completed

37.

Composer's National Collegium

University of Witwatersrand

Prof J Zaidel-Rudolph

 

R524 680

30/03/2015 – 30/09/2016

R524 680

CEO/Board

5 x Workshops

Ongoing

2. (a) The National Treasury cost cutting measures relate to operational spending and not project funding. The Auditor-General audited the performance information for the 2016/17 financial year. One finding was raised regarding declaration of interest relating to Professor Edward Webster. It was noted that a declaration of interest form was not completed. Management agreed with the finding and the root cause of the finding was the absence of an approved Conflict of Interest Policy and updated Declaration of Interest forms by Board members.

(b) The details are provided in the table above.

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Bucwa, Ms H to ask the Minister of Higher Education and Training

(a) What is the total number of students at each higher education institution who are eligible for National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) living allowances but have so far not received (i) all or (ii) part of the grant that they are entitled to, (b) in each case, (i) what is the amount of the grant that has (aa) not been received and (bb) only partially been received and (ii) what is the specific reason for the nondelivery of allowances at each institution and (c) what steps has NSFAS taken to address the problems through (i) communicating with students, (ii) changing administrative procedures and (iii) any other measures?

Reply:

The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has provided the following response to the questions posed.

(a) (i) and (ii) Of the 243 853 students for whom allowances are due, 17 147 have not had all or part of their allowance grant paid. The breakdown per institution is shown below:

Institution

Committed

Paid

Variance

Cape Peninsula University of Technology

7 604

6 330

1 274

Central University of Technology

5 224

2 276

2 948

Durban University of Technology

10 421

10 381

40

Mangosuthu University of Technology

6 179

5 832

347

Nelson Mandela University

9 471

8 779

692

North-West University

11 428

11 134

294

Rhodes University

1 065

1 048

17

Sefako Makgatho Health Science University

1 368

970

398

Sol Plaatje University

582

495

87

Tshwane University of Technology

28 537

28 095

442

University of Cape Town

3 204

3 126

78

University of Fort Hare

8 319

7 182

1 137

University of Free State

9 431

8 972

459

University of Johannesburg

18 726

16 424

2 302

University of Kwazulu-Natal

14 077

12 414

1 663

University of Limpopo

13 073

12 374

699

University of Mpumalanga

799

764

35

University of Pretoria

6 626

6 089

537

University of South Africa

24 551

24 102

449

University of Stellenbosch

1 973

1 779

194

University of the Western Cape

5 788

5 672

116

University of the Witwatersrand

6 278

5 645

633

University of Venda

10 426

10 102

324

University of Zululand

12 648

11 551

1 097

Vaal University of Technology

8 164

8 041

123

Walter Sisulu University

17 891

17 164

727

Total

243 853

226 741

17 112

(b) (i) In total, R5.839 billion in allowances was due for payment, of which R5.094 billion has been paid to students. R745 million has not yet been paid. The amount of the grant that has not been received or partially received, per institution, is shown below:

Institution

Committed

Paid

Variance

Cape Peninsula University of Technology

137 432 417

116 484 318

20 948 099

Central University of Technology

157 337 657

48 828 171

108 509 486

Durban University of Technology

241 792 016

234 865 589

6 926 427

Mangosuthu University of Technology

147 049 832

128 170 935

18 878 897

Nelson Mandela University

236 204 938

221 471 372

14 733 566

North-West University

256 567 331

235 145 717

21 421 614

Rhodes University

43 806 171

42 701 655

1 104 516

Sefako Makgatho Health Science University

41 378 310

28 554 446

12 823 864

Sol Plaatje University

25 227 413

21 007 590

4 219 823

Tshwane University of Technology

618 136 559

592 291 068

25 845 491

University of Cape Town

97 237 579

87 058 023

10 179 556

University of Fort Hare

314 839 318

245 148 868

69 690 450

University of Free State

375 375 276

345 504 509

29 870 767

University of Johannesburg

491 118 366

453 468 326

37 650 040

University of Kwazulu-Natal

430 477 076

355 556 200

74 920 876

University of Limpopo

289 567 323

262 659 558

26 907 765

University of Mpumalanga

36 366 365

34 933 912

1 432 453

University of Pretoria

263 981 511

215 125 745

48 855 766

University of South Africa

132 043 165

121 891 229

10 151 936

University of Stellenbosch

79 723 199

63 436 894

16 286 305

University of the Western Cape

116 087 400

106 251 130

9 836 270

University of the Witwatersrand

216 338 395

191 433 151

24 905 244

University of Venda

113 050 968

106 991 531

6 059 437

University of Zululand

357 812 858

252 590 625

105 222 233

Vaal University of Technology

202 833 183

195 706 935

7 126 248

Walter Sisulu University

417 126 467

386 779 143

30 347 324

Total

5 838 911 093

5 094 056 640

744 854 453

(ii) The reason for the variances is due to a combination of the following factors, which are not specific to any particular institution:

  • Returning NSFAS students are eligible for continuous funding and are automatically funded by NSFAS for the next academic year/semester, provided they pass their modules and meet the progression requirements of the course and institution. Some universities submitted the academic results late to NSFAS;
  • Requests from institutions to do “top up” allowances throughout the academic year. Tuition and allowance payments to institutions and students are initially made based on registration data that is sent by the university to NSFAS at the start of the academic year. However, during the year, universities submit tuition and allowance adjustments after NSFAS has received the original registration files, processed tuition and initial allowance payments. This situation was exacerbated by the increased volume of “top up” allowances processed in 2017;
  • Given that 2017 represented the first year that NSFAS systems were integrated with institutional student funding systems, there were challenges experienced with the transfer of registration information. These included instances where the course code information at universities did not match the NSFAS records and where allowance values and tuition values have not been transferred in the required format to NSFAS systems;
  • Challenges experienced with ensuring that students signed their Loan Agreement Forms/Statement of Particulars (LAFSOPs). This is partially attributed to the frequency with which students change their cell phone numbers. Efforts to ensure that NSFAS staff have been present and visible at campuses to assist in the signing of these LAFSOPs have been ongoing through the latter half of the year and has made a significant difference to the effectiveness of the LAFSOPs signing process. In addition, in some instances, NSFAS has made paper-based forms available to universities for signature and then reviewed and reconciled by NSFAS prior to payment. From 2018, students will be able to change their cell phone numbers online by accessing the MyNSFAS Portal; and
  • In some cases, due to unexpected NSFAS system time-outs, a full funding processing cycle was not completed resulting in incomplete student loans being created in the systems. As a consequence, lengthy manual checks and reconciliations needed to be performed to ensure that correct loan accounts were created and allowances subsequently disbursed.

(c) (i) NSFAS has communicated with students in the following ways in an effort to increase awareness of the importance of students’ signing their loan or bursary agreements:

  • Media releases;
  • Social media, for instance, Twitter and Facebook; and
  • Direct SMS’s and emails sent to students.

(ii) NSFAS is busy with the “close-off” of all 2017 funding and allowance processing to ensure that all eligible funded students receive any allowances that are still due to them. Additionally, there are a number of projects introduced, which have the objective of improving the funding and allowance disbursement process in 2018. All processes will be automated and data exception reporting will be implemented.

(iii) None.

08 March 2018 - NW30

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America, Mr D to ask the Minister of Higher Education and Training

(1)Whether she has been informed of the investigation undertaken by the Independent Police Investigative Directorate and the Inspector General of Intelligence that seeks to establish whether funds from the secret service account were used to fund aspects of the #FeesMustFall protests on higher education campuses; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details; (2) has she engaged with (a) the Minister of State Security and/or (b) the Minister of Police on this matter; if not, in each case, why not; if so, what was the nature of the engagement in each case; (3) has her department commission any investigation into the alleged involvement of any members of the Cabinet in fuelling some #FeesMustFall protests; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?

Reply:

  1. The Minister is not aware of any investigation being undertaken by the Independent Police Investigative Directorate and Inspector General of Intelligence.
  2. There has been no need to engage with the Ministers of State Security and/or Police.
  3. The Department does not commission investigations on speculation or hearsay.

08 March 2018 - NW302

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America, Mr D to ask the Minister of Transport

With regard to a certain official (name and details furnished), recommended for disciplinary action in the Treasury and Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa reports, (a) on what date was disciplinary action instituted against the specified person, (b) what disciplinary actions were instituted, (c) why has the person been moved within various entities and (d) why is the s person still in the employ of any entity?

Reply:

a) There was no disciplinary action instituted as the official left PRASA before the investigation could be concluded.

b) N/A, see (a) above.

c) TheOfficial applied for the vacant position that was advertised at SAMSA..

d) The official is not currently employed in any of the Transport entities.

08 March 2018 - NW227

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Mokoena, Mr L to ask the Minister of Higher Education and Training

(1)What is the total number of doctoral scholarships that the National Institute for Humanities and Social Sciences awarded in the (a) 2014-15, (b) 2015-16 and (c) 2016-17 financial years; (2) (a) What are the details of each scholarship recipient, (b) what is the value of each scholarship, (c) what is the topic of each doctoral thesis that was awarded a scholarship, (d) what is the learning institution of each scholarship recipient and (e) who is/was the supervisor of each scholarship recipient; (3) Who (a) approved each doctoral scholarship and (b) approved the payment of each scholarship?

Reply:

The National Institute for Humanities and Social Sciences (NIHSS) has provided the following responses to the questions posed.

1. (a) 155 doctoral students were funded in the 2014/15 financial year

(b) 169 doctoral students were funded in the 2015/16 financial year

(c) 146 doctoral students were funded in the 2016/17 financial year (381 cumulative)

2. (a)-(e) The details are provided in Annexure A. The value of each scholarship for 2015/16 and 2016/17 cohort amounts to R132 000.

3. (a) The doctoral scholarships are approved by a review panel. The reviewers are made up of a committee of experts and academics in the Humanities and Social Sciences. The Deans of Humanities through the South African Deans of South Africa (SAHUDA), the Council for the Development of Social Science Research in Africa (CODESRIA) recommend the lists of students to the NIHSS, Director and Chief Executive Officer. (b) Payment of each scholarship is ultimately approved by the delegated authority, the NIHSS Chief Executive Officer.

ANNEXURE A: NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES AWARDED STUDENTS 2014-2016

Surname

First Name

Gender

Race

Course of study / Discipline

Proposed institution

  1. Abdulatief

Soraya

Female

Coloured

Literacy and Language

University of Cape Town

  1. Achancho

Elisabeth

Female

Black

International Relations

University of South Africa

  1. Addei

Cecilia

Female

Black

Literature

University of the Western Cape

  1. Adeniyi

Daniel

Male

Black

Development Studies

University of the Western Cape

  1. Agaba

John

Male

Black

Gender studies

University of KwaZulu-Natal

  1. Agegn

Binyam

Male

Black

International Relations

University of Venda

  1. Ajibade

Patrick

Male

Black

Communication studies

University of Fort Hare

  1. Alli

Farzana

Male

Black

Population Studies

University of Kwa-Zulu Natal

  1. America

Kirby

Female

Coloured

Linguistics

University of the Western Cape

  1. Anderson

Jane

Female

White

Philosophy

University of Johannesburg

  1. Andrew

Daniël Nicolaas

Male

Coloured

Theology

University of Free State

  1. Appiah

Richard

Male

Black

Psychology

North West University

  1. Arendse

Danille

Female

Coloured

Psychology

University of Pretoria

  1. Babamia

Sumaya

Female

Indian

Education

University of Cape Town

  1. Baloyi

Themba Victor

Male

Black

Social Work

University of Limpopo

  1. Banda

Harvey Chiboda

Male

Black

Sociology

University of Witwatersrand

  1. Banyini

Mercy

Female

Black

Psychology

University of Venda

  1. Benoit

Nzokizwa

Female

Black

Development Studies

University of South Africa

  1. Bentel

Berenice Naomi

Female

White

Classics

University of Cape Town

  1. Bernardi

Delia

Female

White

Criminology

University of Pretoria

  1. Bishop

Makobe

Male

Black

African Studies

University of Venda

  1. Bitso

Bitso Paul

Male

Black

Humanities

University of Pretoria

  1. Bloch

Robyn

Female

White

English Literature

University of Witwatersrand

  1. Booysen

Duane

Male

Coloured

PhD Clinical Psychology

Stellenbosch University

  1. Broadbent

Nicole Lee

Female

White

Philosophy

University of Johannesburg

  1. Brown

Lisa Joy

Female

Black

Psychology

University of Free State

  1. Bukowa

Brenda

Female

Black

Culture, Communication & Media Studies

University of KwaZulu-Natal

  1. Burger

Barbara

Female

White

Comparative Literature

Stellenbosch University

  1. Burnett

Peter Gregory

Male

White

Design

Cape Peninsula University of Technology

  1. Busuku-Mathese

Sindiswa

Female

Black

English Studies

Stellenbosch University

  1. Buthelezi

Nontobeko Precious Angela

Female

Black

Psychology

University of Kwa-Zulu Natal

  1. Bwikibili

Tantoh Henry

Male

Black

Development Studies

University of Witwatersrand

  1. Byles

Hestie Sophia

Female

White

Sociology

University of Pretoria

  1. Chakamera

Chengetai

Male

Black

Economics

University of Witwatersrand

  1. Chauke

Tinyiko

Female

Black

Languages

University of Venda

  1. Chele

Mampoi

Female

Black

Linguistics

University of South Africa

  1. Chetty

Preven

Male

Indian

Social Sciences Education

University of Kwa-Zulu Natal

  1. Chigbu

Bianca

Female

Black

Sociology

University of Fort Hare

  1. Chilenga

Thokozani Jean

Female

Black

Political Studies

University of Witwatersrand

  1. Chipango

Ellen

Female

Black

Development Studies

University of Johannesburg

  1. Chiwara

Peggie

Female

Black

Social Work

University of Pretoria

  1. Conradie

Stephané

Female

Coloured

Visual Arts

Stellenbosch University

  1. Cronje

Matthew

Male

White

Criminology

University of Kwa-Zulu Natal

  1. Daitz

Emma Francis

Female

White

Sociology

University of Cape Town

  1. Dale

Beshir

Male

Black

Development Studies

University of South Africa

  1. Daniella

Rafaely

Female

Coloured

Psychology

University of Witwatersrand

  1. Darku

Esther Naa Dodua

Female

Black

Development Studies

University of Fort Hare

  1. Davids

Rochelle Nicolette

Female

Coloured

Ethics

University of the Western Cape

  1. De Lange

Beverley Dale

Female

White

Fine Art

University of South Africa

  1. Dhlamini

Velile

Female

Black

Social Work

University of Zululand

  1. Diniso

Patrick Mcedisi

Male

Black

Theology

University of Fort Hare

  1. Disemelo

Katlego

Male

Black

Media Studies

University of Witwatersrand

  1. Dladla

Ndumiso

Male

Black

Philosophy of Law

University of South Africa

  1. Dlamini

Gabby Sipho

Female

Black

Anthropology

University of Witwatersrand

  1. Dlamini

Gladness Bongephiwe

Female

Black

African Languages

University of Kwa-Zulu Natal

  1. Dlamini

Siyabonga Innocent

Female

Black

Management Science

University of Kwa-Zulu Natal

  1. Dlamini

Siyanda

Male

Black

Criminology and Forensic Studies

University of Kwa-Zulu Natal

  1. Dominick

Mukuka

Male

Black

Religious studies

University of KwaZulu-Natal

  1. Donda

Lindelihle Pretty-Girl

Female

Black

Education

University of Free State

  1. Doorgapershad

Marshree

Female

White

Social work

North West University

  1. Du Preez

Jenny

Female

White

English Literature

Rhodes University

  1. Du Toit

Philippus Stephanus

Male

White

Graphic Design

Tshwane University of Technology

  1. Du Toit

Ryan

Male

White

Psychology

Rhodes University

  1. Dube

Misheck

Male

Black

Social Work

North West University

  1. Dube

Thembelihle

Female

Black

Psychology

Stellenbosch University

  1. Duma

Vusumzi

Male

Black

Sociology

University of Fort Hare

  1. Dzandza

Patience

Female

Black

Information Library Sciences

University of the Western Cape

  1. Ebhuoma

Eromose

Male

Black

Environmental studies

University of Witwatersrand

  1. Ehiane

Stanley Osezua

Male

Black

International Relations

University of KwaZulu-Natal

  1. Erasmus

Ewie

Female

White

Music Education

North West University

  1. Felton

Jamy

Female

Coloured

Political Studies

Stellenbosch University

  1. Fitz

Lincoln Gustav

Male

Coloured

Criminology: social science and Humanities

University of Fort Hare

  1. Formson

Cynthia Kafui

Female

Black

Linguistics

University of Fort Hare

  1. Forrest

Caili

Female

White

Gender Studies

University of the Western Cape

  1. Freedom

Mazwi

Male

Black

Development Studies

University of KwaZulu-Natal

  1. Gabie

Sharon

Female

Coloured

Anthropology

Rhodes University

  1. Gambushe

Wanga

Male

Black

Sociolinguistics

Rhodes University

  1. Ganta

Brightman

Male

Black

Development Studies

University of South Africa

  1. Gcasamba

Lizeka Constance

Female

Black

Mathematics Education

University of Witwatersrand

  1. Ghauderen

Coetzee-De Vos

Female

Black

Applied Linguistics

Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University

  1. Gidey

Alemu Muauz

Male

Black

Political Science

University of Pretoria

  1. Giliana

Mulalo Maxwell

Male

Black

Psychology

University of Venda

  1. Gokool

Roshni

Female

Black

African Language

Stellenbosch University

  1. Govenden

Prinola

Female

Indian

Media Studies

University of Witwatersrand

  1. Govender

Vathanayagi

Female

Indian

Social Work

University of Kwa-Zulu Natal

  1. Gredley

Susan

Female

White

Doctorate

University of the Western Cape

  1. Guma-Gcelu

Pendulwa, Vuyokazi

Female

Black

Social Sciences and humanities

University of Fort Hare

  1. Gumbi

Bandile Londeka

Female

Black

African Studies

University of Cape Town

  1. Gumede

Dumsani

Male

Black

Anthropology and Development Studies

University of Kwa-Zulu Natal

  1. Gyaviira

Kisitu

Male

Black

Gender studies

University of KwaZulu-Natal

  1. Harrison

Carmen

Female

Coloured

Psychology

Stellenbosch University

  1. Hassan

Neil

Male

Coloured

Psychology

Stellenbosch University

  1. Hayes-Roberts

Hayley Elizabeth

Female

White

Design History

University of the Western Cape

  1. Heggenstaller

Alessandra Kim

Female

White

Medical Sociological research

University of Free State

  1. Hendricks

Eleanor Alvira

Female

Coloured

Social Work

University of Fort Hare

  1. Hlongwa

Tholani Salvatoris

Female

Black

Language Education

University of Kwa-Zulu Natal

  1. Hlongwana

Colfar

Male

Black

Translated studies and Linguistics

University of Limpopo

  1. Hoorn

Caroline

Female

Coloured

Psychology

University of Kwa-Zulu Natal

  1. Hussein

Yousuf Hussein

Female

Indian

Audiology

University of Pretoria

  1. Hutchinson

Maud Victoria

Female

Coloured

Social Sciences Education

University of Kwa-Zulu Natal

  1. Idowu

Jacob

Male

Black

Linguistics

University of the Western Cape

  1. Isaacs

Dane

Male

Coloured

Psychology

University of Cape Town

  1. Ismail

Raeesa

Female

Indian

Science Education

University of Kwa-Zulu Natal

  1. Ismail Sooliman

Quaraysha Bibi

Female

Indian

Humanities

University of Pretoria

  1. Jaca

Nosipho Immaculate

Female

Black

Education

University of Pretoria

  1. Jakoet

Amina

Female

Coloured

Public Management

Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University

  1. Jibiliza

Xolisa

Female

Black

Theology

University of Fort Hare

  1. Judge

Melanie

Female

White

Women and Gender Studies

University of the Western Cape

  1. Julius

Okello

Male

Black

Sociology

University of Cape Town

  1. Kachika

Tinyade

Male

Black

Law

University of Cape Town

  1. Kasibe

Wandile

Male

Black

Sociology

University of Cape Town

  1. Kaunda

Mutale

Female

Black

Gender studies

University of KwaZulu-Natal

  1. Kayat

Jethro Anthony

Male

White

English Literature

University of Kwa-Zulu Natal

  1. Kefiloe

Sello

Female

Black

Language

University of Cape Town

  1. Kenqu

Amanda Yolisa

Female

Black

English

Rhodes University

  1. Kern

Anwynne

Female

Coloured

Psychology

University of Witwatersrand

  1. Kgope

Tebogo

Female

Black

Indigenous Knowledge Systems (IKS)

University of Johannesburg

  1. Khaba

Busisiwe

Female

Black

International Relations

University of Witwatersrand

  1. Khambule

Isaac Bheki

Male

Black

Development Studies

University of Kwa-Zulu Natal

  1. Kheswa

Siyanda Edison

Male

Black

Information Studies

University of Kwa-Zulu Natal

  1. Khohliso

Xolani David

Male

Black

Curriculum Studies

University of Kwa-Zulu Natal

  1. Khosa

Aubrey Hanyani

Male

Black

Geography

University of Venda

  1. Khosa

Priscalia

Female

Black

Social Work

University of Witwatersrand

  1. Khowa

Thandeka Promise

Female

Black

Sociology

University of Kwa-Zulu Natal

  1. Khumalo

Phumelele

Female

Black

Housing

University of Kwa-Zulu Natal

  1. Khumalo

Siphamandla Warren

Male

Black

Public Policy

University of Kwa-Zulu Natal

  1. Khumalo

Thabani Richard

Male

Black

Psychology

University of Kwa-Zulu Natal

  1. Khunwane

Mamakiri

Female

Black

Psychology

University of Witwatersrand

  1. Kiarie

Caroline

Female

Black

Media and Cultural Studies

University of KwaZulu-Natal

  1. Kiggundu

Joseph

Male

Black

Development Studies

Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University

  1. King

Adesoji Ojuri

Male

Black

Curriculum Studies

University of Kwa-Zulu Natal

  1. Klaas-Makolomakwe

Gladys Nkareng

Female

Black

Social Work

University of Kwa-Zulu Natal

  1. Koba

Yolo Siyabonga

Male

Black

Media Studies

University of Witwatersrand

  1. Kobe

Sandiswa Lerato

Female

Black

Theology

University of Pretoria

  1. Kofi

Henry Bosompem

Male

Black

Sociology

University of Fort hare

  1. Kohlo

Mikhaela

Female

Black

Applied Languages

Rhodes University

  1. Komane

Florence

Female

Black

Sociology

University of Pretoria

  1. Kometsi

Molelekoa Johannes

Male

Black

Psychology

University of Kwa-Zulu Natal

  1. Kubanza

Serge

Male

Black

Development Studies

University of Witwatersrand

  1. Lange

Mary Elizabeth

Female

White

Cultural Studies

University of Kwa-Zulu Natal

  1. Lau

Ursula

Female

Asian

Psychology

University of Kwa-Zulu Natal

  1. Leanya

Rethabile

Male

Black

Ethics

University of the Western Cape

  1. Lekota

Prudence Tebogo

Female

Black

Psychology

University of Limpopo

  1. Lembethe

Nolwandle Ayanda

Female

Black

Philosophy

University of Kwa-Zulu Natal

  1. Lepere

Refiloe Ayn

Female

Black

Psychology

University of Witwatersrand

  1. Letsoalo

Alydia Modjadji

Female

Black

Linguistics

University of Limpopo

  1. Letsoalo

Mmaranti Pamla

Female

Black

English

University of Limpopo

  1. Letsoalo

Napjadi

Male

Black

Linguistics

University of Limpopo

  1. Letsoalo

Phillip Thabo

Male

Black

Development Studies

University of Johannesburg

  1. Leverton

Tara Juliette Corinna

Female

White

Arts, Language & Literary Studies

University of Cape Town

  1. Lilla

Qanita

Female

Coloured

Visual Arts

Stellenbosch University

  1. Links

Calumet

Male

Coloured

Economics

Stellenbosch University

  1. Louw

Marriane

Female

White

Communication

University of South Africa

  1. Luckett

Nothemba Kate

Female

White

Sociology

University of Witwatersrand

  1. Lupuwana

Vuyiswa

Female

Black

Archaeology

University of Cape Town

  1. Lutshaba

Unathi Mercy

Female

Black

Development Studies

Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University

  1. Luxumo

Viwe Gift

Male

Black

Sociology

University of Witwatersrand

  1. Maahlamela

Tebogo David

Male

Black

African Language

Rhodes University

  1. Mabasa

Matimba Allan

Male

Black

Social Work

University of Limpopo

  1. Mabaso

Nonkululeko

Female

Black

Sociology

University of Witwatersrand

  1. Mabunda

Mikateko

Female

Black

Psychology

University of Limpopo

  1. Machona

Gerald

Male

Black

Fine Arts

University of Cape Town

  1. Madlabana

Cynthia Zandile

Female

Black

Industrial Psychology

University of Kwa-Zulu Natal

  1. Madolo

Yolisa

Female

Black

African Languages and Literature

Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University

  1. Madzhie

Mpho

Female

Black

Psychology

University of Venda

  1. Madzivhandila

Meisie

Female

Black

African Studies

University of Venda

  1. Madzivhandila

Muthuhadini Alfred

Male

Black

Geography

University of Venda

  1. Maemo

Judith

Male

Black

Public Affairs

Durban University of Technology

  1. Maepa

Matjokotja William

Male

Black

History

University of Pretoria

  1. Mafandala

Mbembi Joel

Male

Black

Education

University of Cape Town

  1. Mafuyeka

Sylvia Sandile

Female

Black

Philosophy

University of Limpopo

  1. Magadzike

Blessed

Male

Black

History

University of Cape Town

  1. Magungxu

Vuyokazi

Female

Black

Sociology

Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University

  1. Mahala

Siphiwo

Male

Black

English Studies

University of South Africa

  1. Mahapa

Matlhako

Female

Black

Sociology

University of Witwatersrand

  1. Mahashe

Tebogo George

Male

Black

Fine Art

University of Cape Town

  1. Mahlala

Sandiso

Male

Black

Public Management

North West University

  1. Mahomed

Nadeem

Male

Indian

Religion Studies

University of Johannesburg

  1. Majombozi

Ziyanda

Female

Black

Anthropology

University of Witwatersrand

  1. Makamu

Thembeka Abraham

Male

Black

African Languages

University of South Africa

  1. Makan

Samir

Male

Indian

Sociology

University of Witwatersrand

  1. Makapela

Leonard Sicelo

Male

Black

Sociology

University of Fort Hare

  1. Makgahlela

Mpsanyana

Male

Black

Psychology

University of Limpopo

  1. Makgopa

Kegaugetjwe

Female

Black

Arts

University of Venda

  1. Makhanikhe

Tshimangadzo

Male

Black

Political Science

University of Venda

  1. Makhenyane

Lukhanyo Elvis

Female

Black

African Languages

University of Fort Hare

  1. Makhoba

Mzwandile

Male

Black

Sociology

University of Kwa-Zulu Natal

  1. Makhonza

Lindokuhle Olivia

Female

Black

Educational Psychology

University of Zululand

  1. Makinana

Anazo

Female

Black

Sociology

University of Fort Hare

  1. Malabela

Musawenkosi

Male

Black

Sociology

University of Witwatersrand

  1. Malatji

Edgars Julius

Male

Black

Media Studies

University of Limpopo

  1. Malinga

Joseph

Male

Black

African Studies

University of Venda

  1. Maluleka

Life Reuben

Male

Black

Public Admin

University of Fort Hare

  1. Maluleke

Rivalani

Female

Black

Linguistics

University of the Western Cape

  1. Manganye

Leslie

Male

Black

Geography

University of Venda

  1. Manosa

Nthunya

Male

Black

English

University of Witwatersrand

  1. Mapanzure

Rangarirayi

Male

Black

Literature

University of Witwatersrand

  1. Mapula

Khunwane

Female

Black

African Studies

University of Venda

  1. Marais

Adri

Female

White

English Literature

Stellenbosch University

  1. Mariga

Eric

Male

Black

Political Science

University of the Western Cape

  1. Marimuthu

Bonita Adele

Female

Indian

Criminology

University of Kwa-Zulu Natal

  1. Martin

Simone

Female

Coloured

Anthropology

Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University

  1. Maruping

Keaoleboga Portia

Female

Black

Psychology

University of Kwa-Zulu Natal

  1. Masakona

Florence Morongwa

Female

Black

African Studies

University of Venda

  1. Masetshaba

Musa

Female

Black

Psychology

University of South Africa

  1. Mashale

Termica Rethabile

Female

Black

Social Work

Stellenbosch University

  1. Mashatole

Abram Mogakabane

Male

Black

Education

University of Witwatersrand

  1. Mashayamombe

John

Male

Black

Sociology

University of Pretoria

  1. Mashianoke

Thapedi

Male

Black

Musicology

University of South Africa

  1. Masilo

Daniel Tuelo

Male

Black

Social Work

University of Limpopo

  1. Massoua II

Marcelline

Female

Black

Literature

University of Pretoria

  1. Masuku

Bianca Nokuthula

Female

Black

Social Anthropology

University of Cape Town

  1. Masuku

Mandla Mfundo

Male

Black

Food Security

University of Zululand

  1. Mathe

Limukani

Male

Black

Communications

University of Fort Hare

  1. Mathe

Memory

Female

Black

Social Work

University of South Africa

  1. Mathebula

Rifununi Nancy

Female

Black

Education Management

University of Venda

  1. Matiyenga

Charles

Male

Black

English language and comparative literature

University of Fort Hare

  1. Matshikhiri

Neluvhalani

Male

Black

Geography

University of Venda

  1. Matthews

Andrew Vernon

Male

Coloured

English Literature

University of the Western Cape

  1. Mavuso

Jabulile

Female

Black

Psychology

Rhodes University

  1. Mawonga

Sisonke

Female

Black

African Language

Rhodes University

  1. Mayaba

Phindile Lungile

Female

Black

Psychology

University of Kwa-Zulu Natal

  1. Mazeka

Bahle

Male

Black

Housing

University of Kwa-Zulu Natal

  1. Mazibuko

Nokubonga Nokwanda

Female

Black

Anthropology

University of Kwa-Zulu Natal

  1. Mbambo

Sanele

Male

Black

Town Planning

University of Kwa-Zulu Natal

  1. Mbanda

Njabulo Mary-Louise Patience

Female

Black

Psychology

University of Pretoria

  1. Mbatha

Bongani Innocent

Male

Black

African Literature

University of Witwatersrand

  1. Mbatha

Khanyisile

Female

Black

Educational Technology

University of Witwatersrand

  1. Mbatyothi

Pheliwe Yvonne

Female

Black

African Languages

University of Fort Hare

  1. Mbete

Sithembile Nombali

Female

Black

International Relations

University of Pretoria

  1. Mbewe

Mary

Female

Black

History 

University of the Western Cape

  1. Mbhele

Nkosikhona Bantu

Male

Black

Town and Regional planning

University of Kwa-Zulu Natal

  1. Mbwangi

Fednand Manjewa

Male

Black

Religious studies

University of Cape Town

  1. Mc Connachie

Boudina Elizabeth

Female

White

African Language

Rhodes University

  1. Mcarthur

Trevor

Male

Coloured

Sociology

Stellenbosch University

  1. Mcinerney

Michael Peter

Male

White

Psychology

Rhodes University

  1. Mcwatts

Susheela

Female

Indian

Women and Gender Studies

University of the Western Cape

  1. Mdingi

Hlulani Msimelelo

Male

Black

Systematic Theology

University of South Africa

  1. Mdletshe

Prudence Thandeka

Female

Black

Psychology

University of Kwa-Zulu Natal

  1. Melaku

Misganaw Tadesse

Male

Black

History

University of South Africa

  1. Melck

Marcus Richard

Male

White

History

University of Pretoria

  1. Mensah

Clement

Male

Black

Development Studies

University of the Western Cape

  1. Metula

Noluthando Theorida

Female

Black

Communication

University of Fort Hare

  1. Meyer

Jacobus

Male

White

Music

North West University

  1. Meyer

Tamlynne

Female

Coloured

Sociology

University of Cape Town

  1. Mgogo

Quatro

Male

Black

Communication

University of Fort Hare

  1. Mguzulwa

Sisanda

Female

Black

Social Development

University of Cape Town

  1. Mhlari

Rudzani Marry

Female

Black

Psychology

University of Limpopo

  1. Mhlomi

Yolisa

Female

Black

Communication

University of Fort Hare

  1. Mjwara

Nomalungelo

Female

Black

Social Work

University of Zululand

  1. Mkhize

Mthobisi Innocent

Male

Black

Political Science

University of Kwa-Zulu Natal

  1. Mkhonza

Bongani W

Male

Black

Visual Art

University of South Africa

  1. Mkwananzi

Sibusiso

Female

Black

Population Studies

University of Witwatersrand

  1. Mlilo

Sifiso

Male

Black

Psychology

University of Witwatersrand

  1. Mlondo

Zanele

Female

Black

Languages

University of Kwa-Zulu Natal

  1. Mmadi

Mpho Manoagae

Male

Black

Sociology

University of Pretoria

  1. Mmakola

Knightingale

Female

Black

Sociology

University of Limpopo

  1. Mncube

Zinhle

Female

Black

Philosophy

University of Johannesburg

  1. Mngomezulu

Siphamandla

Male

Black

Clinical Psychology

University of Zululand

  1. Mngomezulu

Thanduxolo Peace

Male

Black

Psychology

University of Zululand

  1. Mnisi

Jabulani

Male

Black

Communication studies

University of Johannesburg

  1. Mnyango

Reginald Phumlani

Male

Black

Development Studies

University of Kwa-Zulu Natal

  1. Modiba

Florah

Female

Black

Social Science Education

University of South Africa

  1. Modjadji

Masetla

Female

Black

Education

University of Venda

  1. Moila

Mathomo Meriam

Male

Black

Educational Technology

University of Witwatersrand

  1. Mokgathi

Mmakosa Regina

Female

Black

African Language

University of South Africa

  1. Mokgetle

Morokolo Frans

Male

Black

Geography

University of Venda

  1. Mokoatsi

Thapelo

Male

Black

History

Rhodes University

  1. Molebatse

Palesa Malehlohonolo

Female

Black

Education

University of Witwatersrand

  1. Molefi

Stanley

Male

Black

Psychology

University of Pretoria

  1. Moloantoa

Kabelo

Male

Black

Education

University of Pretoria

  1. Moma

Ateh

Male

Black

Gender Studies

University of KwaZulu-Natal

  1. Mongwe

Delvan Hudson

Male

Black

African Language

University of Venda

  1. Monyela

Madireng Jane

Female

Black

Information Studies

University of Kwa-Zulu Natal

  1. Monyepao

Dikoetje Frederick

Male

Black

Criminology

University of Kwa-Zulu Natal

  1. Moodley

Devaksha

Female

Indian

Humanities, drama & Performance Studies

University of Kwa-Zulu Natal

  1. Morkel

Nancy

Female

Coloured

African Studies

Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University

  1. Morrison

Samentha

Female

Coloured

Mathematics Education

University of Witwatersrand

  1. Mosako

Daniel Rankadi

Male

Black

Art

University of Cape Town

  1. Moshugi

Kgomotso

Male

Black

Cultural and Creative Industries

University of Witwatersrand

  1. Motimele

Mosibudi

Female

Black

Political Studies

University of Witwatersrand

  1. Motjope

Tankiso Lucia

Female

Black

African Languages

University of South Africa

  1. Mphephu

Khathutshelo Edith

Female

Black

Geography

University of Venda

  1. Mpontshane

Nozipho

Female

Black

Social Justice Education

University of Kwa-Zulu Natal

  1. Mpungose

Cedric Bheki

Male

Black

Curriculum Studies

University of Kwa-Zulu Natal

  1. Msekele

Sisanda

Female

Black

Anthropology

University of Witwatersrand

  1. Msomi

Sabelo Zamani

Male

Black

IsiZulu

University of Kwa-Zulu Natal

  1. Msweli

Sakhile

Male

Black

Psychology

University of Kwa-Zulu Natal

  1. Mthembi

Phillip

Male

Black

Political Science

University of Venda

  1. Mtshali

Adolphas

Male

Black

Social Work

University of Johannesburg

  1. Mulovhedezi

Peter Takalani

Male

Black

African Studies

University of Venda

  1. Munir

Fouzia

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08 March 2018 - NW212

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Carter, Ms D to ask the President of the Republic

What process did he follow in respect of the information given to him (details furnished) by the Head of the Independent Police Investigative Directorate?

Reply:

The Head of the Independent Police Investigative Directorate has not provided me with any information of the nature referred to in the question.

05 March 2018 - NW317

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Bara, Mr M R to ask the Minister of Environmental Affairs

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

Reply:

(a) None yet.

(b) None yet.

(i) None yet.

(ii) None yet.

(aa) None yet.

(bb) None yet.

(iii) None yet.

(iv) None yet.

(aa) None yet.

(bb) None yet.

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05 March 2018 - NW299

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De Freitas, Mr MS to ask the Minister of Police

With regard to the investigation into the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa, what (a) number of cases will the Hawks be investigating, (b) is the current status of each investigation and (c) is the current capacity of the Hawks team to undertake the investigations?

Reply:

a) The following two cases are being investigated:

  • Brooklyn, CAS 278/09/2015.
  • Hillbrow, CAS 405/07/2015.

b) The investigations are ongoing, more witnesses still need to be interviewed and affidavits obtained.

c) The investigations are conducted by a team of investigators.

05 March 2018 - NW211

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Carter, Ms D to ask the Minister of Environmental Affairs

In view of increasing incidents (details furnished) of violent and in some instances murderous attacks on visitors, who do hiking trails in particular, in the Table Mountain National Park, (a) what number of incidents, including the severity thereof in each case, have been recorded (i) in (aa) 2013, (bb) 2014, (cc) 2015, (dd) 2016 and (ee) 2017 and (ii) since 1 January 2018 and (b) what action has she taken or intends to take to put an end to these incidents?

Reply:

(a) The incidents recorded in Table Mountain National Park are mainly robberies and are as follows:

(i) (aa) 2013 (there were 11);

(bb) 2014 (there were 16);

(cc) 2015 (there were 19);

(dd) 2016 (there were 11); and

(ee) 2017 (there were 22)

(ii) There have been six and one fatal incident since 01 January 2018

(b) The following actions were taken .

Additional resources were deployed to the affected areas.

Various operational plans are being reviewed and considered, including:

  • Joint operations with South African Police Services (SAPS);
  • surveillance observation points to monitor the mountain;
  • increased patrols in the area; and
  • deployment of a South African National Parks dog unit.

Also media relations interventions are ongoing.

Strategic focus areas were identified for investigation, including:

    • Planning and implementation of operations;
    • permeability of the urban edge;
    • establishment of a Joint Operations Centre;
    • establishment of a rapid response team;
    • technology options;
    • ranger capablity to meet ever changing challenges; and
    • proactive communications.

The South African National Parks held a Chief Executive Office (CEO) Security Cluster Meeting that was attended by:

  • CEO: SANParks and the Park representatives;
  • representative of the Provincial Police Commissioner of the Western Cape;
  • representative of the SAPS Cluster;
  • Head of Department for Community Safety representing the Member of Executive Council;
  • Wilderness Search and Rescue;
  • South African Navy; and
  • the City of Cape Town did not send a representative.

The South African National Parks (SANParks) and SAPS continue to work together to implement operational plans and joint patrols in order to keep crime to a minimum and also to address safety concerns across the Park. On 13 February 2018, two suspects were arrested and charged with robbery in the Kalk Bay mountain hiking trail area. They appeared in the Muizenberg Magistrate’s Court and are still in custody.

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05 March 2018 - NW268

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Lees, Mr RA to ask the Minister of Environmental Affairs

Whether Sub 8 of the Heartsease Farm number 3291 in the Okhahlamba Local Municipality, in KwaZulu-Natal, where the construction of a petrol station is proposed, falls within the proposed United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization buffer zone surrounding the Okhahlamba World Heritage Site; if so, what steps has her Department taken to ensure that the proposed construction does not proceed; if not, what are the relevant details; and (2) whether her Department conducted any research and/or studies to determine the potential impact of the proposed construction on the tourism sector that is linked to the World Heritage Site; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details of the outcomes?

Reply:

1. Yes, the anticipated development is within the proposed buffer zone of Maloti-Drakensberg Park World Heritage Site. The draft Basic Assessment Report (BAR) is still under review, and it is important to note that the decision on whether the development proceeds or not and under what conditions will be informed by the assessment that has been commissioned. Because the proposed development is in the vicinity of the World Heritage Site, the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Practice Note on Environmental Impact Assessments and the International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS) Guidelines on Heritage Impact Assessment will be taken into consideration, as required by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization.

2. The Basic assessment process will ascertain, inter alia, any socio-economic and cultural considerations, including relevant studies and permissions to be sought in this regard, not excluding those relating to or relevant tourism and conservation of the world heritage property.

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02 March 2018 - NW324

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Cassim, Mr Y to ask the Minister of Justice and Correctional Services

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

Reply:

(a) and (b) I have been informed that neither the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development (DoJ&CD) nor each entity reporting to the DoJ&CD (Legal Aid South Africa, National Prosecuting Authority and Special Investigating Unit) have spent any amount of money on the promotion or celebration of the Year of O R Tambo on any of the listed media platforms since 1 January 2017.

Neither, the office of the Chief Justice spends any money on the promotion or celebration of the Year of O R Tambo.

02 March 2018 - NW342

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Groenewald, Mr HB to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation

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

Reply:

There was no amount spent by my Department and each entity reporting to me towards celebrations of the Year of OR Tambo.

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02 March 2018 - NW231

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Matiase, Mr NS to ask the Minister of Justice and Correctional Services

(a) What total number of trust funds have been registered since 1 January 2003, (b) what is the name of each specified trust fund, (c) in whose name is each trust fund registered, (d) on what date was each trust fund established and (e) what is the current value of each trust fund?

Reply:

a) It is unclear what is meant by “trust funds”. The Branch Masters, within the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development, administer the registration of “trusts” in terms of Trust Property Control Act 57 of 1988, which legislation does not cover trusts funds. Accordingly, the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development will not know the number of “trust funds” registered for the period referred to in the questions.

b) – (e) Responses to these questions, which were depended on question (a) above, is that the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development has no information requested because of answer in (a) hereinabove.

01 March 2018 - NW309

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Van Damme, Ms PT to ask the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries

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

Reply:

(A) DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY AND FISHERIES (DAFF)

The DAFF has not sponsored promotion or celebration of the Year of O R Tambo on the (i) Africa News Network 7 channel, (ii) SA Broadcasting Corporation (aa) television channels and (bb) radio stations, (iii) national commercial radio stations and (iv) community (aa) television and (bb) radio stations since 1 January 2017?

(B) ONDERSTEPOORT BIOLOGICAL PRODUCTS OPB (SOC) LTD (OBP)

The OBP has not sponsored promotion or celebration of the Year of O R Tambo on the (i) Africa News Network 7 channel, (ii) SA Broadcasting Corporation (aa) television channels and (bb) radio stations, (iii) national commercial radio stations and (iv) community (aa) television and (bb) radio stations since 1 January 2017?

(C) NATIONAL AGRICULTURAL MARKETING COUNCIL (NAMC)

The NAMC has not sponsored promotion or celebration of the Year of O R Tambo on the (i) Africa News Network 7 channel, (ii) SA Broadcasting Corporation (aa) television channels and (bb) radio stations, (iii) national commercial radio stations and (iv) community (aa) television and (bb) radio stations since 1 January 2017?

(D) AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH COUNCIL (ARC)

The ARC has not sponsored promotion or celebration of the Year of O R Tambo on the (i) Africa News Network 7 channel, (ii) SA Broadcasting Corporation (aa) television channels and (bb) radio stations, (iii) national commercial radio stations and (iv) community (aa) television and (bb) radio stations since 1 January 2017?

(E) NCERA FARMS

The Ncera Farms has not sponsored promotion or celebration of the Year of O R Tambo on the (i) Africa News Network 7 channel, (ii) SA Broadcasting Corporation (aa) television channels and (bb) radio stations, (iii) national commercial radio stations and (iv) community (aa) television and (bb) radio stations since 1 January 2017?

(F) PERISHABLE PRODUCTS EXPORT CONTROL BOARD (PPECB)

The PPECB has not sponsored promotion or celebration of the Year of O R Tambo on the (i) Africa News Network 7 channel, (ii) SA Broadcasting Corporation (aa) television channels and (bb) radio stations, (iii) national commercial radio stations and (iv) community (aa) television and (bb) radio stations since 1 January 2017?

(G) MARINE LIVING RESOURCES FUND (MLRF)

The MLRF have not sponsored promotion or celebration of the Year of O R Tambo on the (i) Africa News Network 7 channel, (ii) SA Broadcasting Corporation (aa) television channels and (bb) radio stations, (iii) national commercial radio stations and (iv) community (aa) television and (bb) radio stations since 1 January 2017?

(H) SOUTH AFRICAN VETERINARY COUNCIL (SAVC)

The SAVC has not sponsored promotion or celebration of the Year of O R Tambo on the (i) Africa News Network 7 channel, (ii) SA Broadcasting Corporation (aa) television channels and (bb) radio stations, (iii) national commercial radio stations and (iv) community (aa) television and (bb) radio stations since 1 January 2017?

01 March 2018 - NW377

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Mbabama, Ms TM to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation

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

Reply:

a) (i) The private office does not have a separate budget from that of the Ministry.

The budget and the expenditure of the private office is included in the budget of the Ministry which is reflected in the Annual Reports of the 2014/15, 2015/16 and the 2016/17 financial years

b) The remuneration of employees in the private office is included in the compensation of all employees in the department as reflected in the relevant annual reports.

The salary levels and job descriptions are in line with the guidelines provided by the Handbook for Members of the Executive as well the Public Service Regulations.

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01 March 2018 - NW375

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Matsepe, Mr CD to ask the Minister of Trade and Industry

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

Reply:

The Ministerial Handbook provides guidelines on the appointment of the staff in the Private Office. It equally provides the recommended salary levels of each post. The salary levels are adjusted on an annual basis as prescribed in the Public Service Regulations.

The Office of the Minister has a staff complement as defined in the Ministerial Handbook. In line with the Protection of Personal Information Act (PoPi) and the Basic Conditions of Employment Act I am unable to provide the members with such confidential information in the manner it is requested.

I however draw the honourable members to the department’s Annual Report wherein the organogram of the department provides the information required. Should it be insufficient, the department will make the personal files of the officials available for further scrutiny by the Auditor General as prescribed by the Act.

01 March 2018 - NW3

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Madisha, Mr WM to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation

(a) What is the current status of the intended augmentation of the capacity of the Clanwilliam Dam, Voëlvlei Dam and Brandvlei Dam, respectively, (b) what has caused the postponement of the specified projects and (c) when will these projects be finalised?

Reply:

a) Clanwilliam Dam

Site establishment activities for the Raising of Clanwilliam Dam project commenced in June 2014 and were completed in September 2016. The remainder of the Scope of Works for the construction of the Raising of Clanwilliam Dam will be done by a private construction contractor. This contractor will be procured through a competitive bidding process is line with Government’s Supply Chain Policies and Regulations.

Berg River Voëlvlei Augmentation Scheme (BRVAS)

Trans Caledon Tunnel Authority (TCTA) has commenced with the implementation of the project. Stakeholder engagement is in progress including negotiations with the water users in order to develop offtake agreements. The procurement of the Engineering Professional Service Provider (PSP) is also in progress; the tender has been advertised and will close on 6 April 2018.

Brandvlei Dam

The final outcome of this proposed project will be an increase of the Brandvlei Dam`s canal by 30cm. This will allow and additional amount of water to be diverted during the winter months for storage which will bring an additional area under irrigation. Further phases to increase the yield can include the upgrading of the 30 year old Papenkuils pump station in the Breede River. This project is clearly linked to the National Development Plan (NDP) as well as the outcomes derived from it.

b) Clanwilliam Dam

The bid for the appointment of a private sector construction contractor was issued on 26 August 2016 and closed on 9 November 2016. However, due to unavailability of funds for the construction phase of the project, the tender bid could not be awarded.

Berg River Voëlvlei Augmentation Scheme (BRVAS)

Unavailability of funding for the project delayed the project. My Department and TCTA are at advanced stage to secure funding and the National Treasury guarantees for the implementation of the project.

Brandvlei Dam

Unavailability of funding for the project delayed the project. The Provincial Department of Agriculture submitted a proposal for funding under the General Budget Support (GBS) component of the EU-funded National Development Support Programme for the first phase to raise the current canal with 30cm. No final decision was taken on the upgrading of the Papenkuils pump station.

c) Clanwilliam Dam

The construction phase of the project will commence when funding becomes available. In a bid to source funding, the project was submitted to National Treasury for inclusion in the budget facility for infrastructure for strategic projects.

Berg River Voëlvlei Augmentation Scheme (BRVAS)

TCTA has adopted a fast tracked approach to project implementation and legislative requirements, including borrowing authority approvals which will result in construction commencing in October 2019 with water delivery milestone being achieved in March 2021.

Brandvlei Dam

As the DWS owns the Brandvlei Dam and associated infrastructure, they will be the lead agency responsible for the design of the infrastructure to be constructed, overseeing the construction and to identify and appoint the construction company (either in-house or externally). The Brandvlei Intergovernmental Steering Committee, consisting of 18 directly involved or affected organs of state, will oversee the implementation of this project.

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28 February 2018 - NW125

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Boshoff, Ms SH to ask the Minister of Basic Education

(1)What was the number of special schools for the deaf in each province in the (a) 2015, (b) 2016, and (c) 2017 academic year; (2) what was the number of educators at special schools for the deaf in each province in the (a) 2015, (b) 2016 and (c) 2017 academic year; (3) what number of educators at special schools for the deaf were appropriately trained in SA Sign Language in the (a) 2015, (b) 2016 and (c) 2017 academic years; (4) what number of special schools for the deaf had the services of class assistants in the (a) 2015, (b) 2016 and (c) 2017 academic years?

Reply:

  1. The number of schools for the deaf over the academic years (a) 2015, (b) 2016 and (c) 2017 per province is as represented in the table below:

Province

a) No. of schools for the Deaf in 2015

b) No. of schools for the Deaf in 2016

c) No. of schools for the Deaf in 2017

EC

4

4

4

FS

2

2

2

GP

8

8

8

KZN

12

12

12

LP

5

5

5

MP

5

5

5

NC

1

1

1

NW

2

2

2

WC

7

7

7

Total

46

46

46

Source: EMIS, 2017

2. The number of educators at special schools for the deaf in each province in the (a) 2015, (b) 2016 and (c) 2017 academic years is as represented in the table below:

Province

(a)No. of Educators in 2015

(b)No. of Educators in 2016

(c)No. Educators in 2017

EC

115

118

111

FS

103

83

92

GP

279

287

252

KZN

209

147

166

LP

154

150

98

MP

99

123

53

NC

23

21

23

NW

49

47

47

WC

165

195

243

Total

1 196

1 171

1 085

Source: EMIS, 2017

3. The number of educators at special schools for the deaf who were appropriately trained in SA Sign Language in the (a) 2015, (b) 2016 and (c) 2017 academic years is provided per province in the table below:

Province

  1. No. of Trained Teachers in 2015
  1. No. of Trained Teachers in 2016
  1. No. of Trained Teachers in 2017

Total

EC

14

11

4

29

FS

7

6

3

16

GT

30

23

7

60

KZN

26

23

5

54

LP

6

6

2

14

MP

6

3

0

9

NC

3

3

1

7

NW

6

7

0

13

WC

7

12

2

21

Total

105

94

24

223

Source: DBE, 2017

4. The number of special schools for the deaf that had services of class assistants in the (a) 2015, (b) 2016, and (c) 2017 academic years are represented in the table below:

Province

  1. No. of Schools for the Deaf with Class Assistants in 2015
  1. No. of Schools for the Deaf with Class Assistants in 2016
  1. No. of Schools for the Deaf with Class Assistants in 2017

EC

4

4

4

FS

2

2

2

GP

7

7

7

KZN

12

12

12

LP

5

5

5

MP

5

5

5

NC

1

1

1

NW

2

2

2

WC

5

5

5

Total

43

43

43

Source: DBE, 2017

28 February 2018 - NW127

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Ollis, Mr IM to ask the Minister of Basic Education

(1)What was the number of learners at special schools for the deaf in each province who (a) enrolled to participate in the National Senior Certificate (NSC) in 2015, 2016 and 2017 and (b) wrote the Grade 12 NSC examination in 2015, 2016 and 2017; (2) what number of learners at Special Schools for the Deaf achieved (a) NSC passes, (b) endorsed NSC passes, (c) Bachelor passes and (d) Diploma passes in each province in the 2015, 2016 and 2017 academic years; (3) (a) what number of learners at special schools for the deaf obtained distinctions and (b) in which subjects were these distinctions obtained in each province; (4) in each province, (a) who was the best performing blind learner at special schools for the deaf, (b) which special school for the deaf was the best performing school and (c) what was the aggregate pass rate?

Reply:

(1) (a)

Province

2015

2016

2017

Eastern Cape

7

22

15

Free State

8

21

21

Gauteng

44

75

55

KwaZulu-Natal

33

20

29

Limpopo

16

108

19

Mpumalanga

0

0

0

North West

0

0

0

Northern Cape

4

12

1

Western Cape

6

16

11

National

118

274

151

  1. (b)

Province

2015

2016

2017

Eastern Cape

7

21

15

Free State

8

21

9

Gauteng

40

67

33

KwaZulu-Natal

26

20

27

Limpopo

16

72

19

Mpumalanga

0

0

0

North West

0

0

0

Northern Cape

4

5

10

Western Cape

6

16

27

National

107

222

140

(2) (a)

Province

2015

2016

2017

Eastern Cape

3

5

10

Free State

1

15

6

Gauteng

38

39

26

KwaZulu-Natal

20

9

11

Limpopo

4

7

12

Mpumalanga

0

0

0

North West

0

0

0

Northern Cape

1

5

1

Western Cape

6

13

9

National

73

93

75

(2) (b)

Province

2015

2016

2017

Eastern Cape

-

2

3

Free State

-

2

0

Gauteng

-

0

0

KwaZulu-Natal

-

0

2

Limpopo

-

1

2

Mpumalanga

-

0

0

North West

-

0

0

Northern Cape

-

3

1

Western Cape

-

7

2

National

-

15

10

(2) (c)

Province

2015

2016

2017

Eastern Cape

1

1

2

Free State

1

4

3

Gauteng

12

15

9

KwaZulu-Natal

3

1

5

Limpopo

1

0

3

Mpumalanga

0

0

0

North West

0

0

0

Northern Cape

1

0

0

Western Cape

1

1

2

National

20

22

24

(2)(d)

Province

2015

2016

2017

Eastern Cape

1

2

5

Free State

2

8

1

Gauteng

16

18

8

KwaZulu-Natal

14

7

3

Limpopo

1

4

5

Mpumalanga

0

0

0

North West

0

0

0

Northern Cape

0

2

0

Western Cape

5

3

3

National

39

44

25

(3)(a) and (b)

Province Name

Subject Description

Distinctions

Eastern Cape

History

1

Eastern Cape

IsiXhosa Home Language

1

Eastern Cape

Life Orientation

2

Eastern Cape

Tourism

1

Free State

Life Orientation

1

Gauteng

Life Orientation

7

Gauteng

Xitsonga Home Language

2

KwaZulu-Natal

Design

4

KwaZulu-Natal

Life Orientation

4

KwaZulu-Natal

Visual Arts

4

Total

27

(4)(a) The DBE does not have the information.

(4)(b) and (c)

Exam Date

Centre Name

% Achieved

201711

EFATA SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND & DEAF

100.0

201711

ST VINCENT SCHOOL

100.0

201711

FULTON SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF

100.0

201711

KWATHINTWA SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF

100.0

201711

RE TLAMELENG SPECIAL SCHOOL

100.0

201711

DE LA BAT-SKOOL

100.0

28 February 2018 - NW301

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Hunsinger, Mr CH to ask the Minister of Transport

Why do applicants for a motorbike licence who are holders of a motor vehicle licence have to apply for a motorbike learner licence?

Reply:

The National Road Traffic Act, 1996 (Act No. 93 of 1996) and its Regulations, provides for the manner in which driving licences are to be issued. In terms of Section 12 of the mentioned Act it is provided that, no person shall drive a motor vehicle on a public road unless the person has an appropriate licence for such vehicle and unless the person keeps such licence in the vehicle. Further, Section 13 determines that no person shall be examined or tested for the purposes to issue a driving licence unless such person holds a learner’s licence.

Regulation 99(1)(a)(b) and (c) of the National Road Traffic Regulations, 2000 sets out the different categories of learner’s licences, which are:

(a) Code 1 (learner’s licence for to motor cycles);

(b) Code 2 (learner’s licence for light motor vehicles);and

(c) Code 3 (learner’s licence for heavy motor vehicles and combinations of vehicles).

Both Code 2 and 3 does not include any questions specific to the operation of motor cycles. The rationale for the above is because a person who applies to hold a driving licence for either a light or heavy motor vehicle does not necessarily intend to also hold a motor cycle licence.

Furthermore, the same principle applies in the case where a person who is the holder of a code B driving licence, who intends to apply for a Code C driving licence will have to undergo a process of obtaining a Learner’s Licence again, this time for a Code 3 learner’s licence.

The reason for this is because all the three Codes of learner’s licence differ with regard to the rules of the road and the controls for the operation of the respective motor vehicles.

28 February 2018 - NW135

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Lotriet, Prof A to ask the Minister of Basic Education

Whether, with reference to her reply to question 3981 on 15 December 2017, she received the requested information?

Reply:

Yes, the information was received. Please find attached NA 3981. See response below:

NATIONAL ASSEMBLY

WRITTEN REPLY

QUESTION 3981

DATE OF PUBLICATION OF INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 01/12/2017

INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 47/2017

3981. Ms N I Tarabella Marchesi (DA) to ask the Minister of Basic Education:

With regard to her department’s presentation to the Portfolio Committee on Basic Education on 7 November 2017, why are the school transport incidents (details furnished) not included in the provincial totals for (a) KwaZulu-Natal and (b) the Eastern Cape? NW4527E

RESPONSE

a) Information received from the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education indicates that the schools involved in the accidents are not part of the Learner Transport Programme for the current Financial Year in the province. The schools that are mentioned from the KwaZulu- Natal in the article are all from the Umzinyathi District:

  • 12 Learners from Ngwane High School were involved in a car accident on their way home but no one was injured.
  • 33 Learners were involved in a truck accident on their way home from a traditional ceremony.
  • 23   learners were injured and 3 learners died from  Zindlalele Secondary.
  • 02 learners were injured from Phumlani Secondary.
  • 03 learners were injured from Batshe Primary.
  • 01 learner were injured from Ekucabangeni Secondary.
  • 01 learner were injured from Mgazi Secondary.

b) Information received from the Eastern Cape Department of Transport indicates that the schools involved in the accidents are not part of the Learner Transport Programme for the current Financial Year. The schools that are mentioned from the Eastern Cape in the article are:

  • Abraham Levy;
  • Frank Joubert ; and
  • De Vos Malan Primary Schools.

28 February 2018 - NW128

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Ollis, Mr IM to ask the Minister of Basic Education

With reference to her reply to question 2670 on 19 September 2017, has she made a decision regarding the tabling of the Ntshupetsang report?

Reply:

The Minister has made a decision regarding the Ntshupetsang report. The context of this report was that it was submitted to the Ministerial Task Team (MTT) as a confidential document in order to provide information on the cases under investigation in the selling of posts.

The report contains various confidential matters that need to be addressed through the audi alteram partem principles which could open the Department of Basic Education up for litigation, if not respected.

As the report emanates out of the provincial investigation, which is still sub judice, the Minister is not in a position to make its contents known. It is therefore advisable that the matter is taken up with the relevant province from which report emanates for them to determine when the report may be made available.

28 February 2018 - NW297

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De Freitas, Mr MS to ask the Minister of Transport

(1)With regard to the N4 Wild Coast development project by the SA National Roads Agency (Sanral), why has Sanral continued to proceed with contracting before a legitimate application for judicial review against the environmental authorisation has been settled in court; (2) in view of the promise by a certain person (name and details furnished) to the local residents that the specified person would address their objections, (a) how has the person addressed and communicated the response to the local community, (b) what was the reaction by the local communities in this regard and (c) at what stage are public consultations with the local communities at present?

Reply:

1. The project, N2 Wild Coast Toll Road, has been declared as a Strategic Infrastructure Project (SIP) by the Presidential Infrastructure Coordinating Commission (PICC) and has been approved for implementation. The project has the support of the Eastern Cape Provincial Government, both the District and Local Municipalities through whose territory the route alignment traverses, the Traditional Leadership (Kings and Chiefs), Business Chambers, Communities and other stakeholders. As with other projects, there will always be some interested and affected parties that are against the project. The project enjoys overwhelming support in the Eastern Cape Province in general, and the Wild Coast in particular. The Record of Decision (ROD) was issued by the Department of Environmental Affairs in 2010 and has been implemented since that time on many projects along the N2 Wild Coast corridor. The ROD was appealed in 2010 but authorization was upheld by the Minister of Environmental Affairs. It is therefore still valid today. The matter that could be destined for court proceedings is a belated review application, launched in 2012, that seeks to question the validity of the ROD and desirability of the project. This matter is subject to legal processes and both the Department of Environmental Affairs and the Department of Transport along with SANRAL will do everything in their power to defend this very important project for the South African and Eastern Cape economies, and for the people of the Wild coast area.

2. (a) Numerous meetings were held with communities and specific responses were made in writing. The written responses to issues raised by the various communities were sent through the former Mayor of Mbizana Local Municipality to be shared with the various communities.

b) When SANRAL had engaged with the communities they indicated that what SANRAL indicated would be done during the implementation of the project was not what they were told. This is with specific reference to what was said by the AmaDiba Crisis Committee (ACC), who insisted that the road was to be constructed to facilitate dune mining along the Wild Coast. SANRAL has continuously rejected this claim, demonstrating the logic and purpose of this critical section of the N2 corridor. Once informed of the correct facts, communities pledged their support for the project on condition that SANRAL responded in writing to the issues that they raised. This was done via the office of the Mbizana Mayor. The communities in question, i.e the Mdatya and Sigidi communities subsequently withdrew their objection to the project.

c) Consultations in the form of stakeholder engagement sessions are ongoing with the local communities with the last ones held on the 24th and 25th January 2018 at the Wild Coast Sun in the Mbizana Municipality. Invitations were extended to the OR Tambo and Alftrd Nzo District Municipalities as well as all the local municipalities in those districts. Traditional Leaders and Business Chambers were also invited. All these stakeholders were represented in the sessions. These stakeholder engagement sessions are planned for every quarter of the year.

28 February 2018 - NW126

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Boshoff, Ms SH to ask the Minister of Basic Education

(1)What is the current National number of registered learners at special schools for the deaf in each province? (2) what was the (a) number of deaf learners that participated in the Progress in International Reading Literacy Study in the (i) 2015, (ii) 2016 and (iii) 2017 academic years and (b) outcome of the results of reading for learning in Grade 4 in each province; (3) what (a) was the total number of learners enrolled at each special school for the deaf for grade 1 in the 2005 academic year and (b) was the number of learners that wrote matric in the 2017 academic year?

Reply:

(1)

Table 1 below, indicates the number of learners in special schools for the deaf, in 2017. The 2017 figures are based on special schools that uploaded to LURITS as at September 2017.

Table 1: Number of learners in special schools for the deaf, by province, in 2017

Province

2017

EC

848

FS

699

GP

2 136

KZN

2 980

LP

1 299

MP

296

NC

156

NW

350

WC

1 256

Total

10 020

Source: 2017 LURITS, September uploads

2(a)(i)(ii)(ii)

The Progress in International Reading Literacy Study (PIRLS) measured the reading comprehension levels of learners in a representative sample of mainstream public schools. Within these sampled schools, the sampling methodology, which is externally prescribed by International Association for Education Assessment, did not differentiate between deaf and non-deaf learners. There was no specific indicator to count the number of deaf learners in the 2016 Study and in previous cycles.

2(b) The Grade 4 provincial results are as follows:

Province

PIRLS Score

Eastern Cape

290

Free State

347

Gauteng

343

KwaZulu-Natal

316

Limpopo

285

Mpumalanga

313

Northern Cape

306

North West

326

Western Cape

377

National

320

Source: 2016 PIRLS

(3)(a)

Table 2 below, indicate the number of Grade 1 learners in special schools for the deaf in 2005. Please note that the response rate for the 2005 annual survey for special schools was very low. Only 50% of the schools responded to the survey.

Table 2: Number of Grade 1 learners

Province

Number of Grade 1 learners

Eastern Cape

35

Free State

31

Gauteng

91

Limpopo

121

Mpumalanga

42

Western Cape

75

Total

395

Source: 2005 SNE Annual Survey

(3)(b)

Province

No. of Learners that wrote matric

Eastern Cape

15

Free State

9

Gauteng

33

KwaZulu-Natal

27

Limpopo

19

Mpumalanga

0

North West

0

Northern Cape

10

Western Cape

27

National

140

Source: 2017 Exam Mainframe system