Questions and Replies

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.

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.

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.

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

 

Reply:

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

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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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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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.

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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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.

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.

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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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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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.

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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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?

Reply:

Yes, the information was received. Please see attached NA 2324 and NA 1656. See responses below:

NATIONAL ASSEMBLY

WRITTEN REPLY

QUESTION 2324

DATE OF PUBLICATION OF INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 14/08/2017

INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 26/2017

2324. Ms N l Tarabella Marchesi (DA) to ask the Minister of Basic Education:

With reference to her reply to question 1656 on 13 July 2017, has she received the requested information from the provincial departments? NW2569E

Response.

Please see attached NA 1656.

NATIONAL ASSEMBLY

WRITTEN REPLY

QUESTION 1656

DATE OF PUBLICATION OF INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 09/06/2017

INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 21/2017

1656. Ms N I Tarabella Marchesi (DA) to ask the Minister of Basic Education:

(1) Has each provincial department of education identified a list of schools considered to be priorities for scholar transport as funding becomes available; if not, why not; if so, (a) what criteria are used to determine priority schools and (b) which schools are on the priority list in each province;

(2) have any of the schools on the priority list been identified as a result of the school rationalisation programme; if not, why not; if so, will a separate additional budget allocation be made available for transport needed in the case of rationalised schools? NW1862E

Response

1. Schools and learners who are not transported due to budgetary constraints are kept on a database and prioritised when additional funding becomes available.
2. The criteria used by provinces to determine the priority schools is based on the criteria that is used to identify learners in those school as directed by the learner transport policy. The criteria are as follows:
   • Priority is given to primary schools learners who walk long distances to schools;
   • Beneficiaries must be needy learners from grade R to 12;
   • Learner transport will be subsidised to the nearest appropriate school only and not to a school of parental choice (parental choice means parents prefer to enrol their children at schools other than the nearest suitable school);
   • Priority must be given to learners with disabilities, taking into consideration the nature of the disability; and

• Existing learner transport services must be taken into account when identifying beneficiaries as no learner transport services will be provided in areas where public transport is available in order to avoid duplication of services and resources.

1. List of Schools is attached as Annexure A

(2) Yes. There are schools that were identified as a result of rationalisation. A costing exercise is undertaken as part of the rationalisation programme to determine the additional funding required and requests are made for these funds, over and above the existing budget.

Reply:

The Department has forwarded the question to the Provincial Education Departments (Eastern Cape) and is awaiting the response. The response will be forwarded as soon as the Department receives it.

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

Reply:

Adv Nana Makhubela the Chairperson of the interim PRASA Board is not replaced as the Chairperson of the Board of PRASA pursuant to her appointment as the judge. The Chairperson has not yet taken or assumed Office as the Judge as she is still winding up her practice work and other services that she rendered before her appointment as a Judge. The Chairperson has advised that she will assume office as a Judge with effect from 1ST April 2018 and by that time the necessary arrangements shall have been made for her substitution

Reply:

In response to the questions:

a) The Accounting Officer advises no expenditure was incurred

b) The Accounting Officers advise that no expenditure was incurred

-END-

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.

Reply:

a) The Interim Board of PRASA has started the process of filling the key Executive positions through the process of advertising the Group Executive positions (Group Chief Executive Officer, Group Chief Finance Officer, Group Executive: Human Capital Management and Chief Procurement Officer). These positions were advertised widely on the weekend of 11 February 2018 both on the Sunday Times and City Press newspapers.

b) The closing date for all the adverts issued is on the 26 February 2018.

c) The Interim Board will ensure that it completes the recruitment and selection process by 01 May 2018.

Reply:

The Department has forwarded the question to the Provincial Education Departments (Limpopo) and is awaiting the response. The response will be forwarded as soon as the Department receives it.

Reply:

1. The information requested is currently not available. It has, accordingly, been requested from the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education and it will be provided as soon as it is obtained.

2. The information requested is currently not available. It has, accordingly, been requested from the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education and it will be provided as soon as it is obtained.

3. The Funza Lushaka Bursary Prpogramme is a merit bursary and it aims to only fund 25% of students enrolled at public Higher Education Institutions for recognised Initial Teacher Education programmes, namely the Bachelors in Education (B Ed) or the Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE). The Department of Basic Education and the Basic Education Sector uses the programme to address critical teacher shortages in specified subject areas and school phases. The general criteria for award of the bursary are as follows:

a) The applicant must be a South African citizen;

b) The applicant must be accepted into an approved B Ed degree or PGCE programme to specialise in two or more of the priority areas;

c) The applicant should demonstrate good academic ability;

d) The applicant must show commitment to a teaching career, which includes: interest in working with young people; enthusiasm for a professional career in teaching; readiness to face and surmount difficult challenges and personal integrity; and

e) The applicant must be committed to teach in any school to which a student may be placed by a Provincial Education Department.

4. The Funza Lushaka Bursary Programme is intended to address specific teacher demand and supply issues in the Basic Education Sector. The Programme therefore carries a service obligation. That is, upon graduation the bursars should serve the Basic Education Sector for an equal number of years to their bursary assisted study period. As a result a Funza Lushaka Bursary holder is required to sign a bursary contract that binds them to the service obligation. As part of the contract, Funza Lushaka Bursary recipients have to be placed by a Provincial Education Department to teach in a public school in which a teacher is needed. The contract further stipulates that the bursary holder is obliged to take up placement immediately on completion of the initial teaching qualification. To ensure that this contractual obligation is realised without delay, the Funza Lushaka Bursary holders are prioritised for employment.

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.

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

Reply:

The Department has forwarded the question to the Provincial Education Departments (KwaZulu-Natal) and is awaiting the response. The response will be forwarded as soon as the Department receives it.

Reply:

Yes, the information was received. Please find attached NA 1657 and NA 2326. See responses below:

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QUESTION 2326

DATE OF PUBLICATION OF INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 14/08/2017

INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 26/2017

2326. Ms H S Boshoff (DA) to ask the Minister of Basic Education:

Whether, with reference to her reply to question 1657 on 29 June 2017, she has received the requested information from the provincial departments? NW2571E

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QUESTION 1657

DATE OF PUBLICATION OF INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 09/06/2017

INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 21/2017

1657. Ms N I Tarabella Marchesi (DA) to ask the Minister of Basic Education:

How many school learners have been (a) killed or (b) injured in accidents while travelling to school in each province (i) in the (aa) 2013-14, (bb) 2014-15, (cc) 2015-16 and (dd) 2016-17 financial years and (ii) since 1 April 2017? NW1863E

Response

1. (b) (i) (aa) (bb) (cc) (dd)

INCIDENDTS REPORT PER PROVINCE PER YEAR
PROVINCE	2013-14	2014-15	2015-16	2016-17	2017-18
	Injuries	no killed	Injuries	no killed	Injuries	no killed	Injuries	no killed	Injuries	no killed
Eastern Cape	0	0	0	0	19	1	7	0	15	0
Free State	0	0	0	0	22	3	1	0	0	0
Gauteng	0	0	45	2	5	1	33	1	2	21
KwaZulu-Natal	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	1	54	17
Limpopo	0	0	0	0	3	1	0	0	0	0
Mpumalanga	6	1	0	0	13	0	1	1	0	0
Northern Cape	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1
North West	3	0	0	0	16	0	0	0	0	0
Western Cape	3	0	0	0	31	0	10	0	0	0
TOTAL	12	1	45	2	109	7	52	3	71	39

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	No. of Trained Teachers in 2015	No. of Trained Teachers in 2016	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	No. of Schools for the Deaf with Class Assistants in 2015	No. of Schools for the Deaf with Class Assistants in 2016	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

Reply:

The Minister has made a decision regarding the NEXUS report. The context of that 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 in order for them to determine when the report may be made available.

Reply:

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

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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.

Reply:

Yes, the information was received. Please see attached NA 2325 and NA 1661. See responses below:

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QUESTION 2325

DATE OF PUBLICATION OF INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 14/08/2017

INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 26/2017

2325. Ms H S Boshoff (DA) to ask the Minister of Basic Education:

With reference to her reply to question 1661 on 6 July 2017, has she received the requested information from the provincial departments? NW2570E

Response

Please see attached NA 1661.

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QUESTION 1661

DATE OF PUBLICATION OF INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 09/06/2017

INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 21/2017

1661. Mr I M Ollis (DA) to ask the Minister of Basic Education:

With regard to her department’s presentation to the Portfolio Committees of Basic Education and Transport entitled Scholar Transport Presentation to the Portfolio Committee on Basic Education on 23 May 2017, (a) what was the figure for the total demand for scholar transport for each province in the (i) 2013-14, (ii) 2014-15, (iii) 2015-16 and (iv) 2016-17 financial years and (b) what is the projected demand for the (i) 2017-18, (ii) 2018-19 and (iii) 2019-20 financial years? NW1867E

Response

1. Total demand for scholar transport for each province

Total demand per province per year
PROVINCE	2013-14	2014-15	2015-16	2016-17	2017-18
Eastern Cape	102219	94 938	98312	111406	106551
Free State	8061	8053	7193	9736	10689
Gauteng	66718	75 299	82971	97114	109618
KwaZulu-Natal	17521	85023	81038	71000	90000
Limpopo	19344	36123	37272	34321	40268
Mpumalanga	66615	59 354	59346	60231	60256
Northern Cape	27239	23573	27526	27803	26853
North West	40722	61 950	52 684	52684	54059
Western Cape	55106	53950	57 517	57416	5800

(b) What is the projected demand for the (i) 2017-18, (ii) 2018-19 and (iii) 2019-20 financial years?

• The DBE is still awaiting response from KZN and Limpopo for the 2018/19 and 2019/20 financial Years and will be provided as soon as it is received.

Projected demand per province per year
PROVINCE	2017-18	2018-19	2019-20
Eastern Cape	106551	100346	107000
Free State	10689	10689	10689
Gauteng	109618	118 515	126 515
KwaZulu-Natal	90000
Limpopo	40268
Mpumalanga	60256	63125	66281
Northern Cape	26853	24500	25000
North West	54059	59 465	65 412
Western Cape	58000	58700	59400

Reply:

Yes, the information was received. Please find attached NA 3684. See responses below:

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QUESTION 3684

DATE OF PUBLICATION OF INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 10/11/2017

INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 42/2017

3684. Ms N I Tarabella Marchesi (DA) to ask the Minister of Basic Education:

With reference to her reply to question 2965 on 25 October 2017, what was the reason for the reprioritisation that saw the Eastern Cape school transport budget decreased by R36 million? NW4115E

Response

The insourcing of the Scholar Transport project within the Eastern Cape Department of Transport required operational budget to establish a Scholar Transport Unit. The R36m in question was reprioritised to fund operations of the newly established unit and was allocated funding as follows:

ITEM	BUDGET (‘000)
TOTAL ALLOCATED BUDGET	R 462 000
Transport of Scholars	R 435 000
Operational Budget	R 27 000

It should be indicated, that an additional R25m was provided to the Scholar Transport Programme in the 2017/18 adjustment budget, bringing the total adjusted budget to R460m for the financial year.

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QUESTION 2965

DATE OF PUBLICATION OF INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 06/10/2017

INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 34/2017

2965. 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 23 May 2017, in which the scholar transport budget for the Eastern Cape Department of Transport was listed as R498 million, what is the reason for the discrepancy between the specified amount and the amount allegedly stated as the current budget by the provincial Department of Transport (details furnished)? NW3284E

Response

The allocated budget for 2017/18 for the Eastern Cape was initially R498 000 000.00. However, due to reprioritisation the amount was revised to R462 000 000.00. The figure of R10 Million stated in the Daily Dispatch Newspaper of 22 May 2017 is incorrect.

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.

Reply:

a) In the short-term SANRAL is in the process of appointing service providers to address flooding problem through the expansion of the stormwater management infrastructure at the Interchange. This will be done in the upcoming 2018/19 financial year. In terms of traffic capacity Gillooly’s Interchange has been developed to its maximum potential and no further upgrades are possible due to the surrounding land developments.

b) The medium-term solution to address traffic capacity was the implementation of the new PWV 14 freeway (Gauteng Provincial Route) to redistribute traffic around Gillooly’s Interchange.  PWV 14 forms part of GFIP phases 2 and 3, which are currently uncertain because of the rejection of the toll scheme in Gauteng and no available public funds. The Gauteng Province has also indicated that it does not have funding for this project.

c) See answer under (b).

 

Reply:

	2014/15 FY	2015/16 FY	2016/17 FY	Since April 2017
(a)(i) Budgeted	23,802,000	21,373,000	20,670,000	16,888,000
(a)(ii) Spent	23,762,000	21,487,000	21,284,000	15,608,010

2014/15 FY[1]

Name	(b)(i) remuneration (R)	(b)(ii) salary level	(b)(iii) job title	(b)(iv) qualification	(b)(v) job description
Maluleke J	1,201,778	15	Special Adviser	Master of Laws	Special Adviser
Ngoma-Diseko O	831,898	15	Special Adviser	Master of Education	Special Adviser
Zabo TM	1,018,600	14	Chief Director	B Admin Honours	Chief of Staff
Mangcu V	839,137	13	Director	National Diploma (Commercial Administration)	Administrative Secretary
Sambamba D	617,655	13	Director	Master of Social Science/MBA	Parliamentary Liaison Officer
Modiba MS	899,662	13	Director	National Diploma (Journalism)	Media Liaison Officer
Mashaya GS	475,105	11	Deputy Director	Senior Certificate	Private Secretary
Lobe MC	176,436	11	Deputy Director	Magister in Governance and Political Transformation	Private Secretary
Gola S	462,263	9	Assistant Director	Senior Certificate	Assistant Private Secretary
Xaba L	305,870	8	Senior Admin Officer	N3 Certificate	Secretary/ Receptionist, Ministry
Ramorola L	209,897	8	Senior Admin Officer	Diploma (Office Administration)	Personal Assistant, Ministry
Rankoe A	179,027	7	Admin Officer	Diploma (Business Administration)	Receptionist, Ministry
Kwela FL	188,129	6	Driver/ Messenger	N2 Certificate	Driver/Messenger, Ministry

2015/16 FY

Name	(b)(i) remuneration (R)	(b)(ii) salary level	(b)(iii) job title	(b)(iv) qualification	(b)(v) job description
Maluleke J	1,267,876	15	Special Adviser	Master of Laws	Special Adviser
Ngoma-Diseko O	1,298,588	15	Special Adviser	Master of Education	Special Adviser
Zabo TM	1,421,294	14	Chief Director	B Admin Honours	Chief of Staff
Mangcu V	1,118,556	13	Director	National Diploma (Commercial Administration)	Administrative Secretary
Sambamba D	1,144,615	13	Director	Master of Social Science/MBA	Parliamentary Liaison Officer
Koma MM	864,247	13	Director	National Diploma (International Communication)	Stakeholder Coordination
Lobe MC	954,034	13	Director	Magister in Governance and Political Transformation	Media Liaison Officer
Gola S	517,514	9	Assistant Director	Senior Certificate	Assistant Private Secretary
Xaba L	406,081	8	Senior Admin Officer	N3 Certificate	Secretary/ Receptionist, Ministry
Ramorola L	348,883	8	Senior Admin Officer	Diploma (Office Administration)	Personal Assistant, Ministry
Rankoe A	265,700	7	Admin Officer	Diploma (Business Administration)	Receptionist, Ministry
Kwela FL	241,478	6	Driver/ Messenger	N2 Certificate	Driver/Messenger, Ministry

2016/17 FY

Name	(b)(i) remuneration (R)	(b)(ii) salary level	(b)(iii) job title	(b)(iv) qualification	(b)(v) job description
Maluleke J (to January 2017)	1,090,903	15	Special Adviser	Master of Laws	Special Adviser
Ngoma-Diseko O (to February 2017)	1,199,201	15	Special Adviser	Master of Education	Special Adviser
Tshitereke NC (from February 2017)	229,888	15	Special Adviser	Ph.D. (Political Studies)	Special Adviser
Zabo TM	1,435,406	14	Chief Director	B Admin Honours	Chief of Staff
Mangcu V	1,181,469	13	Director	National Diploma (Commercial Administration)	Administrative Secretary
Sambamba D	1,204,433	13	Director	Master of Social Science/MBA	Parliamentary Liaison Officer
Koma MM	1,043,419	13	Director	National Diploma (International Communication)	Stakeholder Coordination
Stevens-Maziya SD	882,866	13	Director	Post Graduate Diploma (Management)	Private Secretary
Dibakwane WI (May 2016 to January 2017)	667,484	13	Contractor	Secondary Teacher's Certificate	Contractor : Media Liaison Officer
Khalo NR (from March 2017)	71,010	13	Director	Senior Certificate	Media Liaison Officer
Gola S	562,727	9	Assistant Director	Senior Certificate	Assistant Private Secretary
Xaba L	463,070	8	Senior Admin Officer	N3 Certificate	Secretary/ Receptionist, Ministry
Ramorola L	376,802	8	Senior Admin Officer	Diploma (Office Administration)	Personal Assistant, Ministry
Rankoe A	288,138	7	Admin Officer	Diploma (Business Administration)	Receptionist, Ministry
Kwela FL	266,277	6	Driver/ Messenger	N2 Certificate	Driver/Messenger, Ministry

Since 1 April 2017[2]

Name	(b)(i) remuneration (R)	(b)(ii) salary level	(b)(iii) job title	(b)(iv) qualification	(b)(v) job description
Tshitereke NC (till October 2017)	1,271,799	15	Special Adviser	Ph.D. (Political Studies)	Special Adviser
Monama MB	-	14	Special Adviser	LLB	Special Adviser
Zabo TM	1,194,342	14	Chief Director	B Admin Honours	Chief of Staff
Mangcu V	1,059,107	13	Director	National Diploma (Commercial Administration)	Administrative Secretary
Sambamba D	1,072,021	13	Director	Master of Social Science/MBA	Parliamentary Liaison Officer
Khalo NR (April 2017)	74,902	13	Director	Senior Certificate	Media Liaison Officer
Gambu BB (May to June 2017)	92,227	13	Director	BA Honours (Journalism and Media Studies)	Media Liaison Officer
Mbelengwa TP (July to November 2017)	441,685	13	Director	BA (Communication Science)	Media Liaison Officer
Koma MM	873,582	13	Director	National Diploma (International Communication)	Stakeholder Coordination
Stevens-Maziya SD	902,973	13	Director	Post Graduate Diploma (Management)	Private Secretary
Milosevic MP	788,367	13	Contractor	Senior Certificate	Contractor: Stakeholder Partnerships
Ntuli P	510,861	13	Contractor	BA (English and Political Science)	Contractor: Researcher and Speech Writer
Gola S	523,240	9	Assistant Director	Senior Certificate	Assistant Private Secretary
Xaba L	432 160	8	Senior Admin Officer	N3 Certificate	Secretary/ Receptionist, Ministry
Ramorola L	338,884	8	Senior Admin Officer	Diploma (Office Administration)	Personal Assistant, Ministry
Rankoe A	261,552	7	Admin Officer	Diploma (Business Administration)	Receptionist, Ministry
Kwela FL	226,675	6	Driver/ Messenger	N2 Certificate	Driver/Messenger, Ministry

________________________

Approved by the Minister on

Date………………………..

1. Private Office subsequent to NMOS process. ↑

2. Remuneration for the period 01 April 2017 to 31 January 2018 ↑

Reply:

a) The Department did not incur any expenditure on the promotion or celebration of the Year of O R Tambo since 1 January 2017.

________________________

Approved by the Minister on

Date………………………..

Reply:

(i) The Department of Science and Technology has not supported studies aimed at investigating whether Depo-Provera could affect the body's immune system and increase the risk of contracting HIV.

(ii) My department is aware that there are other studies underway - that include researchers from WITS university in the "Evidence for Contraceptive Options and HIV Outcomes (ECHO) study, supported by the South African Medical Research Council- to determine the relationship, and there is therefore not a need for a duplicative study by the Department of Science and Technology.

(iii) N/A

 

Reply:

The Department of Social Development has not procured any travel services from Travel

With Flair (Pty) (Ltd) for the past five financial years.

Reply: SASSA

1) (a) The contract with Travel With Flair (Pty) Ltd started on 01 October 2017.

(b) The Agency procured Travel Services from Travel With Flair (Pty) Ltd.

(c) The contract was split into five regions; below are the amounts paid to TWF per region since the commencement of the contract:

REGION	AMOUNT
Eastern Cape	R507 980.83
Free State	R470 602.84
KwaZulu Natal	R772 249.59
North West	R118 337.35
Northern Cape	R455 818.03
TOTAL	R2 324 988.64

(2)  There has been no services provided by Travel With Flair (Pty) Ltd relating to international travel since 01 October 2017.

Reply: NDA

1. (a) The NDA has not procured services from Travel with Flair (Pty) Ltd.

(b) Not applicable.

(c) Not applicable

(2)  Not applicable.

3758. Ms N P Sonti (EFF) to ask the Minister of Social Development:

(1) Whether (a) her department and/or (b) entities reporting to her procured services from a certain company (name furnished); if so, (i) what services were procured in each case and (ii) what is the total amount that was paid to the specified company in each case;

(2) whether the specified company provided services related to international travel to (a) her department and/or (b) entities reporting to her; if so, (i) what is the name of each person who travelled, (ii) what was the travel route and (iii) what is the total amount that was paid for each person? NW4252E

Reply:

The Council of the university is responsible for ensuring that where allegations of fraud and corruption are reported, appropriate investigations are undertaken. Following the investigations, the Council is responsibe for ensuring that appropriate action is taken. The university must manage these issues in terms of their internal policies. Where the Council determines that internal disciplinary processes are not sufficient, they are responsible for reporting to the relevant law enforcement authorities for further action and consideration whether a criminal case should be opened or not.

 

COMPILER DETAILS

NAME AND SURNAME: MS PEARL WHITTLE

CONTACT: 012 312 5248

RECOMMENDATION

It is recommended that the Minister signs Parliamentary Question 171.

MR GF QONDE

DIRECTOR–GENERAL: HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING

DATE:

PARLIAMENTARY QUESTION 171 IS APPROVED / NOT APPROVED / AMENDED.

COMMENT/S

PROF HB MKHIZE, MP

MINISTER OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING

DATE:

Reply:

The Chemical Industries Education and Training Authority (CHIETA) has provided the following responses to the questions posed.

a) During the current financial year, CHIETA has:

(i) Provided the Department of Education in the Free State Province with Mathematics and Science support for high school learners and bursaries for unemployed individuals.

(ii) There are 199 beneficiaries.

b) Only the Free State Department of Education is currently benefiting from the CHIETA initiatives.

c) Funding opportunities were made public and the Free State Department of Education was the only provincial education department that submitted an application.

 

COMPILER DETAILS

NAME AND SURNAME: MR MABUZA NGUBANE

CONTACT: 012 312 5248

RECOMMENDATION

It is recommended that the Minister signs Parliamentary Question 34.

MR GF QONDE

DIRECTOR–GENERAL: HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING

DATE:

PARLIAMENTARY QUESTION 34 IS APPROVED / NOT APPROVED / AMENDED.

COMMENT/S

PROF HB MKHIZE, MP

MINISTER OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING

DATE:

Reply:

The Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) and Department of Science and Technology (DST) have an existing Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) covering a number of areas of collaboration, including research and issues linked to academic planning for scarce skills.

It is the responsibility of the Council for Higher Education, through its Accreditation Directorate, to evaluate and accredit the programmes and the National Reviews Directorate, to engage with stakeholders, including government departments, on curriculum content.

The DHET provides assistance and guidance towards the formal approval of the programmes and ultimate inclusion of new academic programmes and qualifications on the universities’ programme and qualification mixes (PQMs).

COMPILER DETAILS

NAME AND SURNAME: MS PEARL WHITTLE

CONTACT: 012 312 5248

RECOMMENDATION

It is recommended that the Minister signs Parliamentary Question 33.

MR GF QONDE

DIRECTOR–GENERAL: HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING

DATE:

PARLIAMENTARY QUESTION 33 IS APPROVED / NOT APPROVED / AMENDED.

COMMENT/S

PROF HB MKHIZE, MP

MINISTER OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING

DATE:

Reply:

(a)&(b) The Department of Small Business Development (DSBD) has concluded the following bilateral agreements and/or memoranda of understanding:

(i)(aa) DSBD agreements/Memoranda of Understanding with National Departments
No	Name of Department	Details	Date signed
1.	Department of Public Enterprises (DPE)	Market Access opportunities for SMMEs and Co-operatives in the SOCs procurement value chains.	01 December 2015
2.	Department of Tourism	Development of Start-ups, small and black operators and provide market access opportunities and relevant capacity building.	25 January 2016
3.	Department of Social Development (DSD)	Collaboration with the intention of taking social grants beneficiary out of indigent register through the creation of business opportunities and identification of appropriate markets and capacity building with particular focus on food security and cooperatives.	21 March 2016
4.	Department of Defence (DoD)	Facilitate Co-operatives registration and training, facilitate Co-operatives funding, and identification of earmarked commodities and services for SMMEs and co-operatives.	29 April 2016
5.	Department of Rural Development and Land Reform (DRDLR)	Development of rural and peri-urban enterprises and link them to specific programmes within DSBD agency network for support. DRDLR is responsible for Outcome 4 and specific legislation.	25 May 2016

(i)(aa) DSBD agreements/Memoranda of Understanding with National Departments (continued)
No	Name of Department	Details	Date signed
6.	Department of Telecommunications and Postal Services (DTPS)	Identification of enterprises that are developing new telecommunication ventures and technologies, link them to various support and market opportunities. DTPS developed a cabinet approved ICT SMME Strategy. Implementation has been linked to the partnership with SITA. The recent GovTech Conference hosted by SITA, had a major focus on SMME’s in general across all Tracks, with a specific focus in the Economic Cluster Track facilitated by DSBD. The track focused on two of the key challenges facing SMME’s, namely; a lack of access to markets for SMME's and limited support for commercialisation of innovation by SMME’s. These deliberations yielded numerous outcomes with proposed delivery dates which will be driven by a task team.	2 September 2016
7.	Department of Labour (DoL)	Identify and support small businesses and cooperatives that can participate in the following: DoL training on safety programmes; and Productivity South Africa programmes. Identify SMMEs and cooperatives that are eligible to benefit from the DoL rescue programmes and DoL procurement opportunities. DoL has also offered free training to Informal Business.	26 October 2016
8.	Department of Public Works (DPW)	Development of Small Contractors and identify new markets such and property development and maintenance for participation by small businesses. In particular, the Department has successfully piloted and launched a model of creating businesses for beneficiaries exiting the Expanded Public Works Programme, setting them up with Cooperatives linking them with off-take agreements	4 April 2017
9.	Department of Science and Technology (DST)	To identify areas of technological support and improvement to enhance competitiveness and sustainability of SMMEs to access opportunities in both local and international market value chains. Co-funding ICT start-ups in the French-SA Tech Labs and will co- host the SMME and Innovation Fund.	13 June 2017
10.	Department of Environmental Affairs (DEA)	To develop SMME’s and Co-operatives that will partake in the value – chains of environmental sector (such as but not limited to the bio - prospecting, wildlife subsectors and waste sub – sectors). Cross-cutting opportunities identified in the Chemicals and Waste Economy Phakisa.	14 August 2017

(i)(bb) No agreement nor Memorandum of Understanding has been entered into by the DSBD with provincial entities.

(i)(cc) DSBD agreements/Memoranda of Understanding with Local State entities
No	Name of Municipality	Details	Date signed
1.	uGu District Municipality	To include four Abalimi Cooperatives to the municipal Integrated Development Plan so that the Cooperatives can be provided with support related to their bulk infrastructure needs; and further support the Cooperatives with financial and non-financial services, where applicable.	21 April 2017
2.	iLembe District Municipality	To include two Abalimi Cooperatives to the municipal Integrated Development Plan so that the Cooperatives can be provided with support related to their bulk infrastructure needs; and further support the Cooperatives with financial and non-financial services, where applicable.	18 April 2017
3.	DSBD and Ubuhlebezwe Local Municipality	Co-location Agreement with Municipality - Establishments of the Co-location points or one stop shop to provide financial and non-financial support to SMMEs and Cooperatives in collaboration with SEDA and SEFA.	8 November 2017
4.	DSBD and Langerberg Municipality	Co-location Agreement with Municipality - Establishments of the Co-location points or one stop shop to provide financial and non-financial support to SMMEs and Cooperatives in collaboration with SEDA and SEFA.	3 July 2017

(ii) DSBD agreements/Memoranda of Understanding with entities relevant to DSBD mandate
No	(b) Organisation	(d) Outcomes or envisaged outcomes of the agreements	Date signed
1.	Wholesale and Retail Sector Education and Training Authority (W&RSETA)	Support the implementation of the Informal Traders Upliftment Programme (ITUP) through relevant training and mentorship. Trained 1060 businesses in 2015/16.	30 March 2014
2.	Manufacturing, Engineering and Related Services Sector Education and Training Authority (MERSETA)	To provide capacity building for the informal businesses through the training and mentorship programmes within the manufacturing, engineering and related service sectors.	24 March 2016
3.	Road Traffic Infringement Agency	Selection of enterprises to manage pilot phase for Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences (AARTO) offices finalised. Selection interviews were held in 10 cities country wide (Polokwane, Ekurhuleni, Durban, Mafikeng, Kimberley, Port Elizabeth, Mbombela, Cape Town and Bloemfontein).	30 June 2016

(ii) DSBD agreements/Memoranda of Understanding with entities relevant to DSBD mandate (continued)
(b) Organisation	(d) Outcomes or envisaged outcomes of the agreements	Date signed
4.	Johannesburg City Parks and Zoo (JCPZ)	Development of small scale service providers approved for contracts with JCPZ. 8 cooperatives from JCPZ were approved for Co-operatives Incentive Scheme (CIS). They were all assisted with equipment for grass cutting and a vehicle to the tune of R 350 000 per cooperative to service the contracts provided by JCPZ (grass cutting).	29 March 2017
5.	Energy and Water Sector Education and Training Authority (EWSETA)	To provide capacity building for the informal businesses through the training and mentorship programmes within the manufacturing, engineering and related service sectors	25 May 2017

Reply:

Yes the National Treasury, in consultation with other government departments, does review goods and services that could be procured directly from state institutions through strategic procurement based on the capacity of the state to render such services.

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.

 

COMPILER DETAILS

NAME AND SURNAME: MS PEARL WHITTLE

CONTACT: 012 312 5248

RECOMMENDATION

It is recommended that the Minister signs Parliamentary Question 167.

MR GF QONDE

DIRECTOR–GENERAL: HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING

DATE:

PARLIAMENTARY QUESTION 167 IS APPROVED / NOT APPROVED / AMENDED.

COMMENT/S

PROF HB MKHIZE, MP

MINISTER OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING

DATE:

Reply:

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

The services of Exclusive Tours was used.

a) (i) The trip cost R1 500.

(ii) The Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Prof Sarah Mosoetsa, was transported.

b) It was the cheapest travel option.

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

(ii)(bb) 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.

d) (i) and (ii) The acting CFO approved the expenditure.

 

COMPILER DETAILS

NAME AND SURNAME: MS PEARL WHITTLE

CONTACT: 012 312 5248

RECOMMENDATION

It is recommended that the Minister signs Parliamentary Question 203.

MR GF QONDE

DIRECTOR–GENERAL: HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING

DATE:

PARLIAMENTARY QUESTION 203 IS APPROVED / NOT APPROVED / AMENDED.

COMMENTS

PROF HB MKHIZE, MP

MINISTER OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING

DATE:

Reply:

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

1. (a) (i) (aa) 116 suppliers did business with the NIHSS for operations through Supply Chain Management (SCM) processes in the 2015/16 financial year.

(bb) 105 suppliers did business with the NIHSS for operations through SCM processes in the 2016/17 financial year.

(ii) 79 suppliers did business with the NIHSS for operations through SCM processes in the 2017/18 financial year from 1 April 2017 to date.

(b) The NIHSS was established in December 2013. During the 2014/15 and 2015/16 financial years, the NIHSS did not have any policies. The financial management function was initially outsourced to the Centre for Education Policy Development (CEPD) and later to Deloitte Consulting who was tasked to assist the NIHSS with the development of financial policies. The SCM policies were developed and approved by the Board towards the end of the 2015/16 financial year. Prior to approval of the policies and in the absence of a Supply Chain Management division, all procurements were done by end users of divisions, on a 3-quotation basis. Tenders were done by Deloitte in terms of the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act, 2000 (Act No 5 of 2000). Therefore, there was no requirement to obtain tax clearances, except in the instances of tenders and is thus non applicable as shown in table below. Relevant details of the (i) names of the specified suppliers, (ii) goods and/or services procured and (iii) monetary value of each contract and (c) 35 number of the suppliers did not have tax clearance certificates as indicated in the table below:

	(i) Supplier	(ii) Goods/ services procured	(iii) Value	(iv) Tax clearance certificate (Yes/No)
1	About Entertainment in Africa	Awards	39 330.00	N/A
2	Absolutely AV	Awards	4 070.00	N/A
3	Advanced Projects and People (Pty) Ltd	Computer Software	2 624.28	N/A
4	Alchemy Property Investments Trust	Rent	1 786 631.92	Yes
5	Apriflex Investment	Leasehold Improvements (Geysers and materials)	25 057.00	N/A
6	Artist Proof Studio	Awards	62 700.00	N/A
7	Auditor General SA	External audit	451 792.15	N/A
8	Big O Trading 787cc	Computer equipment accessories	82 216.80	Yes
9	Blackmoon Design and Advertising	Annual report production	33 186.88	Yes
10	Blissful Catering	Catering	5 371.00	Yes
11	Blue Beacon Trading (Pty) Ltd	Leasehold Improvements	18 120.00	Yes
12	Blue Weaver PTY LTD	Books - projects	10 800.00	Yes
13	Bond Stationers	Stationery	399.00	N/A
14	Booksite Afrika	Books	743.70	N/A
15	Brand Innovation	Advertising	5 345.46	Yes
16	Bright Networks	Office security equipment	36 381.96	Yes
17	Brinnrodd Press(PTY)LTD	marketing collateral	85 702.92	Yes
18	BURNET MEDIA	Advertising	1 046.00	N/A
19	Busi Ntuli Communications Pty Ltd	Advertising	308 544.22	Yes
20	Carin Favis	Scribing	8 200.00	Yes
21	CEPD	Fund holder – admin fee	1 650 035.73	Yes
22	Certosa Trading 101 CC	Leasehold Improvements – office refurbishments	499 587.31	Yes
23	Chapmar Industries	Stationery	909.15	N/A
24	Cheadle Thompson & Hayson INC Attorneys	Legal services	31 600.80	Yes
25	De Villiers Bester & Association cc	Legal services	19 638.21	N/A
26	Decor Profile C C	Building extensions	212 552.65	Yes
27	Deli Express	Travel and accommodation services	3 538.68	N/A
28	Deloitte Consulting (General Payroll)	Payment for SARS PAYE, UIF and SDL	10 118 304.04	Yes
29	Dial a Stationer	Stationery	340.86	N/A
30	Dial Travel cc	Travel and accommodation services	16 285.00	N/A
31	Digital Interactive	SABTT Website setup	30 922.50	Yes
32	DPT Solutions (Pty) Ltd	IT Infrastructure	576 835.26	Yes
33	Ekarom Medical Tourism Company (Pty) Ltd	Travel and accommodation services	7 505.00	N/A
34	Evolving Canvas	Furniture	236 749.25	Yes
35	Eziko Caterers & Events	Catering	3 536.30	N/A
36	Fourth Wall Books	Books	2 390.00	N/A
37	Frame Depot	Artwork frames	29 024.31	Yes
38	Full Menu Catering and Guesthouse CC	Catering and accommodation	43 776.00	Yes
39	G3 Business Solutions	Consulting services - NIHSS strategy implementation	59 250.00	Yes
40	Government Printing Works	Advertising	1 380.78	N/A
41	Gullivers Travels	Travel	6 997.47	N/A
42	Gyne'Tech Services Pty Ltd	Computer software	50 725.24	Yes
43	Haffegee Roskam Savage Attorneys	Legal services	21 888.00	Yes
44	Impumelelo Business Furniture	Furniture	505 014.87	Yes
45	Independent Newspapers (Pty) Ltd	Advertising	434 092.09	Yes
46	Infinity Electrical	N/A	-	N/A
47	Isizwe Glass & Aluminium CC	Leasehold Improvements – Shopfronts & doors	421 121.79	Yes
48	Ivolve Technologies	N/A	-	N/A
49	Izazi Retailers CC	Office Furniture (Kitchen, Reception, Server Room)	407 905.68	Yes
50	J.V.S Trading and Projects	Stationery (Cartridges, Files &Stickers)	10 861.12	Yes
51	Jacana Media	Books for Awards	2 970.75	Yes
52	Joburg Locksmith (Pty) Ltd	N/A	-	N/A
53	Kaross Showroom	Artwork	16 200.00	N/A
54	Kevin Bates Flooring & Carpeting (Pty)	Extensions	321 453.10	Yes
55	Kusasa Cleaning	Cleaning	26 572.00	Yes
56	Labour Chart Agency	HR compliance	950.00	N/A
57	Langela Trading cc	N/A	-	N/A
58	Litha Communications	Advertising	854 824.53	Yes
59	Mail & Guardian	Advertising	90 000.00	Yes
60	Malekamohau Business Solutions (Pty) Ltd	Catering	1 500.00	N/A
61	Mantino Capital (PTY)LTD	Printer lease	3 106.50	Yes
62	Mantino Financial Services	Printer lease	3 106.50	Yes
63	MC Squared Consulting Pty Ltd	Computer software	45 948.00	Yes
64	Med-Help Emergency Service	Medical services	5 491.00	Yes
65	Media 24 News	Advertising	10 136.88	Yes
66	Media Adverts ADO Times Media	Advertising	24 336.72	Yes
67	Melleneys Exclusive Guest House	Accommodation	34 900.00	Yes
68	Melville Turret Guesthouse	N/A	-	N/A
69	Meropa Communications	Advertising	148 569.36	Yes
70	Mhlathuze Mathula Construction & Project	Extensions	147 894.00	Yes
71	MHRS	N/A	-	N/A
72	Millennium Marketing	Advertising	99 046.62	Yes
73	Mindworx	Recruitment	529 854.84	Yes
74	Moyo Celebrate Africa	Catering	9 999.00	N/A
75	MSMM	Legal services	63 840.00	Yes
76	Mzanzi Stretch Tents	Catering	10 678.67	Yes
77	Neil Butcher & Associates	N/A	-	N/A
78	Newsclip Media Monitoring( Pty) Ltd	Media monitoring	64 436.47	Yes
79	Newtech Office Solutions cc	N/A	-	N/A
80	Olives & Plates	Catering	12 447.66	Yes
81	On the Dot Distribution	Courier & Postage	5 223.82	N/A
82	Ontarget	Extensions	476 907.85	Yes
83	Palmerton Cartridges cc	Stationery, Refreshments, Laptops, Software and printers	276 867.12	Yes
84	Penmac Audio Visual Services CC	Audit Visual	222 357.00	Yes
85	Perfect Transcribers CC	Transcription	8 560.00	N/A
86	Print on Demand	Printing	19 668.98	Yes
87	RS Human Capital Consultancy	HR consultancy	146 542.80	Yes
88	Sage Food Solutions (Pty) Ltd t/a Maxwells	Catering	1 947.12	N/A
89	Sage HR & Payroll	License fees	18 694.86	N/A
90	Sangonet	N/A	-	N/A
91	Scan Display Solutions	Stationery	6 954.00	N/A
92	Schmidhauser Electrical Holdings(Pty)Ltd	Maintenance	257 583.33	Yes
93	Shan Sign CC	Leasehold improvements (Panel Designs, Glass Panel Frosting, etc)	209 060.61	Yes
94	Slicy Delicious Pty Ltd	Catering	1 960.00	N/A
95	Strat Align	Legal Fees	255 075.00	Yes
96	SUN Media Stellenbosch	Advertising	3 565.73	N/A
97	Sunnyside Park Hotel	Accommodation	5 760.00	Yes
98	Swift Tech Services PTY LTD	Maintenance	427 688.10	Yes
99	T/A Redpepper catering	Catering	2 071.00	N/A
100	Team Sport Productions CC	Photography and audio visual recording	9 960.00	N/A
101	Thamani Advisory	Payroll consultancy	7 000.00	Yes
102	Thanduxolo Transport Services	Transport	6 750.00	N/A
103	The Geokor Pty Ltd	Stationery (Cartridges and Files)	15 786.00	Yes
104	The Lilliesleaf	Projects	906 435.00	Yes
105	Tilapia Photography	Photography	6 500.00	N/A
106	TNA Media Pty Ltd	Advertising	7 551.36	Yes
107	Travel with Flair Moreleta Park (Pty) Ltd	Travel and accommodation	3 130 598.59	Yes
108	Trojan Glassworks CC	Furniture	12 882.00	Yes
109	Ukhuni Business Furniture (Pty) Ltd	Furniture	489 040.80	Yes
110	Vicky Crease Catering & events	Catering	1 333.80	N/A
111	Vision Enterprise	marketing collateral	11 137.80	Yes
112	Woodcreations( PTY) Ltd	Furniture and extensions	499 834.14	Yes
113	Words' Worth CC	Publications	233 010.30	Yes
114	Yejoo Kim	projects	850.00	N/A
115	Zodiac Business Intelligence cc	N/A	-	N/A
116	Zoom Photography	Photography	4 810.80	Yes

2016-17

(i) Names of the specified suppliers, (ii) goods and/or services procured and (iii) monetary value of each contract and (c) the suppliers that did not have tax clearance certificates are given in the table below:

	(i) Supplier name	(ii) Goods/services procured	(iii) Value	(iv) Tax Clearance Certificate (Yes/No)
1	Mantino Capital (Pty) Ltd	Finance lease – printer	46 790.90	Yes
2	Dial Travel cc	Travel and accommodation services	17 540.00	N/A as below R2 000
3	Mail & Guardian	Advertising	174 390.36	Yes
4	Print on Demand	Printing services	238 541.14	Yes
5	Independent Newspapers (Pty) Ltd	Advertising	753 441.29	Yes
6	Deloitte Consulting (General Payroll)	Consulting	1 633 227.75	Yes
7	Big O Trading 787cc	Computer equipment accessories	6 612.00	Yes
8	DPT Solutions (Pty) Ltd	IT infrastructure	692 090.20	Yes
9	Carin Favis	Scribing services	29 940.00	Yes
10	Palmerton Cartridges cc	Small assets	517 248.21	Yes
11	MC Squared Consulting Pty Ltd	Customisation of Sage Evolution ERP	50 774.00	Yes
12	Slicy Delicious Pty Ltd	Catering	1 680.00	N/A as below R2 000
13	MSMM	Legal services	283 740.30	Yes
14	Government Printing Works	Advertising	250.00	Yes
15	G3 Business Solutions	Consulting services - NIHSS strategy implementation	455 658.00	Yes
16	Olives & Plates	Catering	37 947.75	Yes
17	Mindworx	Recruitment	681 598.84	Yes
18	Deli Express	Travel and accommodation services	513.00	N/A as below R2 000
19	Travel with Flair Moreleta Park (Pty) Ltd	Travel and accommodation services	6 491 093.11	Yes
20	Mhlathuze Mathula Construction & Project	Small assets	31 303.80	Yes
21	Blackmoon Design and Advertising	Annual report production	525 834.98	Yes
22	Haffegee Roskam Savage Attorneys	Legal services	92 116.85	Yes
23	Alchemy Property Investments Trust	Rent - building premises	3 287 988.85	Yes
24	Ontarget	Building extensions	57 558.60	Yes
25	Decor Profile C	Building extensions	63 155.31	Yes
26	Woodcreations (Pty) Ltd	Office furniture	306 583.28	Yes
27	Newsclip Media Monitoring (Pty) Ltd	Media monitoring	83 061.76	Yes
28	Impumelelo Business Furniture	Office furniture	6 885.60	Yes
29	Ukhuni Business Furniture (Pty) Ltd	Office furniture	103 444.18	Yes
30	Jacana Media	Books for Awards	4 194.19	Yes
31	RS Human Capital Consultancy	Consulting - HR	280 616.00	Yes
32	Shan Sign CC	Equipment and accessories	37 079.64	Yes
33	Bright Networks	Office security equipment	20 440.20	Yes
34	Frame Depot	Artwork frames	5 060.37	Yes
35	Meropa Communications	Advertising	219 976.11	Yes
36	Auditor General SA	External Audit services	1 060 523.64	N/A as this is a mandatory service
37	Cheadle Thompson & Hayson INC Attorneys	Legal services	15 438.90	Yes
38	Litha Communications	Advertising	334 247.53	Yes
39	Brinnrodd Press (Pty) Ltd	marketing collateral	20 051.87	Yes
40	Vision Enterprise	marketing collateral	29 064.70	Yes- refer Meropa
41	Sage HR & Payroll	Staff training - Sage payroll ERP system	30 843.80	Yes
42	Sage Food Solutions (Pty) Ltd t/a Maxwells	Catering	22 412.05	Yes
43	Evolving Canvas	Furniture	160 131.25	Yes
44	About Entertainment in Africa	Awards - MC	87 210.00	Yes
45	Thamani Advisory	Consulting - payroll administration services	85 000.00	Yes
46	Infinity Electrical	Maintenance	61 878.00	Yes
47	Pitco Busby		11 930.10	Yes
48	Assylem Atelje CC		15 000.00	Yes
49	Telkom Mobile	Telephone and data	256 400.94	Yes
50	August Third (Pty) Ltd	Catering	112 703.20	Yes
51	Basadzi Personnel and Media	Advertising	1 240 822.93	Yes
52	Qalabocha Industrial Supplies CC	Goods accessories	168 240.29	Yes
53	KMI Inkaba Management Consultants (Pty) Ltd	Mentors'' facilitation	68 400.00	Yes
54	Pazofusion (Pty) Ltd	Catering	219 960.00	Yes
55	Bokamoso Productions and Projects CC	Catering	12 000.00	Yes
56	Tee Kay Pee Trading (Pty) Ltd	Office furniture - tender box	59 261.00	Yes
57	Kudzeke Projects (Pty) Ltd	Furniture removals	2 700.00	Yes
58	Tshianeo Holdings (Pty) Ltd	Goods accessories	491 582.06	Yes
59	Trodat South Africa t/a Rubber Stamp & Engraving Company (Pty) Ltd	Stationery	2 148.60	Yes
60	Human Communications (Pty) Ltd	Advertising	160 798.88	Yes
61	Mantino Trading (Pty) Ltd	Printing services	34 248.27	Yes
62	Expert Editing t/a Fine Focus	Proof reading and editing services	39 976.00	Yes
63	James Kirton Electrical CC t/a J's Electrical	Maintenance	1 867.32	N/A below R2 000
64	Fumigation Worx CC	Maintenance - fumigation of building	17 992.80	Yes
65	Bibo Water (Pty) Ltd	Staff refreshments	3 100.00	Yes
66	Clean Care Mobile Sandton t/a CCM	cleaning	3 192.00	Yes
67	Togu'na Shop (Pty) Ltd	Artefacts	60 777.55	Yes
68	Eset Southern Africa t/a 4D Innovations Group (Pty) Ltd	Computer soft ware	14 683.20	Yes
69	SS Truro Projects (Pty) Ltd	Goods accessories	60 675.00	Yes
70	Icas Employee and Organisation Enhancement Services SA (Pty) Ltd	Employee wellness services	25 961.12	Yes
71	Digital ID Technologies (Pty) Ltd	Stationery	20 007.00	Yes
72	Mfondini Holdings (Pty) Ltd	Plumbing: female bathrooms	8 065.00	Yes
73	Jacqueline Ruth Withers	Editing and proof reading services	28 920.00	Yes
74	Abantu Book Festival (Pty) Ltd	Catalytic research	300 000.00	Yes
75	The RSVP Agency (Pty) Ltd	Events Project Management	102 891.00	Yes
76	Well Maid Holdings	Catering	17 521.00	Yes
77	Nkosi Ntlantla Incorporated Attorneys	Legal services	161 619.51	Yes
78	Itekeng Interactive CC	Marketing collateral	102 076.67	Yes
79	Maasili Products (Pty) Ltd t/a Tikana Africa	Marketing collateral	393 986.10	Yes
80	Ambani Reputation Management (Pty) Ltd		880 385.70	Yes
81	Praxis Computing	Development of Grant Management System	589 722.00	Yes
82	Sizwe Ntsaluba Gobodo	Consulting - board evaluation	120 383.06	Yes
83	Brand Contact Consultants (Pty) Ltd	Advertising	356 671.74	Yes
84	HG80 (Pty) Ltd	Marketing collateral	114 721.05	Yes
85	Konica Minolta SA Ado Bidvest Office (Pty) Ltd	Finance lease - printer	65 107.21	Yes
86	Wink Promotions (Pty) Ltd	Marketing collateral - branded laptop bags	69 871.54	Yes
87	NGT Holdings (Pty) Ltd	Maintenance - electrical work	10 887.00	Yes
88	Lebone Litho Printers (Pty) Ltd	Stationery	19 170.75	Yes
89	Corroborate Trading CC	Advertising	83 790.00	Yes
90	Tjhuduka Singene Construction and Projects t/a Tjhuduka Digital	Advertising	85 876.20	Yes
91	Cometsa GOC International (PTY) LTD	Staff development - coaching	78 000.00	Yes
92	Double Option Print & Design Studio CC	Stationery - business cards	7 982.28	Yes
93	Emoyeni Conferencing and Events (Pty) Ltd t/a Keliana Management Company	Catering	297 940.00	Yes
94	Moneyline 1351 (Pty) Ltd T/A Postnet Parktown	Renewal of post box	550.00	N/A as below R2 000
95	Edwards & Buckley Systems (Pty) Ltd	Emergency exit chair	17 670.00	Yes
96	Talk2us Brand Engagement	Annual license fee - snappcomm	39 102.00	Yes
97	MacRoots (Pty) Ltd	Adobe cloud	13 372.20	Yes
98	Mindset Trading 36 (Pty) Ltd	General Maintenance	129 280.56	Yes
99	Metrofile (Pty) Ltd	Document management (filing, archiving and storage)	33 214.01	Yes
100	Kistan Office Removals	Removals	1 822.29	Yes
101	Moya Technology CC	IT infrastructure	347 199.97	Yes
102	Food I Love You (Pty) Ltd	Catering	23 760.00	Yes
103	Sight and Sound Rentals (Pty) Ltd	Office equipment	166 035.30	Yes
104	Triple SL Tech	Office furniture	1 995.00	Yes
105	Chisana Developments	Supply and install artificial Grass	71 280.00	Yes

2017/18 from 1 April 2017 to date

1. Names of the specified suppliers, (ii) goods and/or services procured and (iii) monetary value of each contract and (c) what number of the suppliers did not have tax clearance certificates are given in the table below:

	(i) Supplier name	(ii) Goods/services procured	(ii) Contract Amount/ Expenditure	(iv) Tax Clearance Certificate (Yes/No)
1	Mantino Capital (PTY)LTD	Finance lease – printer	112 177.40	Yes
2	Mail & Guardian	Advertising	460 846.71	Yes
3	Print on Demand	Printing services	250 000.00	Yes
4	Independent Newspapers (Pty) Ltd	Advertising	463 040.76	Yes
5	Big O Trading 787cc	Computer equipment accessories	14 250.00	Yes
6	DPT Solutions (Pty) Ltd	IT infrastructure	275 825.47	Yes
7	Carin Favis	Scribing services	114 000.00	Yes
8	Palmerton Cartridges cc	Small assets	62 183.57	Yes
9	MC Squared Consulting Pty Ltd	Customisation of Sage Evolution ERP	92 000.00	Yes
10	MSMM	Legal services	490 000.00	Yes
11	Government Printing Works	Advertising	1 250.00	Yes
12	G3 Business Solutions	Consulting services - NIHSS strategy implementation	400 000.00	Yes
13	Olives & Plates	Catering	41 815.20	Yes
14	Mindworx	Recruitment	490 000.00	Yes
15	Travel with Flair Moreleta Park (Pty) Ltd	Travel and accommodation services	Transaction based pricing	Yes
16	Mhlathuze Mathula Construction & Project	Small assets	158 232.00	Yes
17	Blackmoon Design and Advertising	Annual report production	115 260.84	Yes
18	Haffegee Roskam Savage Attorneys	Legal services	418 809.90	Yes
19	Alchemy Property Investments Trust	Rent - building premises	8 355 616.22	Yes
20	Swift Tech Services Pty Ltd	Maintenance - building	58 179.20	Yes
21	Woodcreations( PTY) Ltd	Office furniture	11 112.72	Yes
22	Newsclip Media Monitoring (Pty) Ltd	Media monitoring	110 462.40	Yes
23	Jacana Media	Books for Awards	63 000.00	Yes
24	RS Human Capital Consultancy	Consulting - HR	363 432.00	Yes
25	Shan Sign CC	Equipment and accessories	14 851.92	Yes
26	Meropa Communications	Advertising	438 799.68	Yes
27	Auditor General SA	External Audit services	814 552.91	N/A as this is a mandatory service i.e. SCM N/A
28	Brinnrodd Press (Pty)Ltd	marketing collateral	205 131.60	Yes
29	Ayaba Fire Training	Fire extinguisher	604.20	N/A as below R2 000
30	Sage HR & Payroll	Staff training - Sage payroll ERP system	19 580.32	Yes
31	Blue Weaver (Pty) Ltd	Books - projects	137 990.00	Yes
32	Zoom Photography	Photography	47 298.60	Yes
33	Thamani Advisory	Consulting - payroll administration services	96 000.00	Yes
34	Telkom Mobile	Telephone	Transaction based pricing	Yes
35	August Third (Pty) Ltd	Catering	94 840.00	Yes
36	Tee Kay Pee Trading (Pty) Ltd	Office furniture - tender box	4 500.00	Yes
37	Human Communications (Pty) Ltd	Advertising	76 197.46	Yes
38	Mantino Trading (Pty) Ltd	Printing services	112 177.40	Yes
39	Fumigation Worx CC	Maintenance - fumigation of building	48 000.00	Yes
40	Bibo Water (Pty) Ltd	Staff refreshments	3 100.00	Yes
41	Icas Employee and Organisation Enhancement Services SA (Pty) Ltd	Employee wellness services	69 854.40	Yes
42	Jacqueline Ruth Withers	Editing and proof reading services	45 368.00	Yes
43	The RSVP Agency (Pty) Ltd	Events Project Management	37 622.85	Yes
44	Maasili Products (Pty) Ltd t/a Tikana Africa	Marketing collateral	10 973.00	Yes
45	Praxis Computing	Development of Grant Management System	489 402.00	Yes
46	Sizwe Ntsaluba Gobodo	Consulting - board evaluation	46 707.02	Yes
47	Konica Minolta SA Ado Bidvest Office (Pty) Ltd	Finance lease - printer	179 271.36	Yes
48	Wink Promotions (Pty) Ltd	Marketing collateral - branded laptop bags	55 830.25	Yes
49	Cometsa GOC International (Pty) Ltd	Staff development - coaching	- Transaction based pricing - R1 500/hour one-on-one, R3 000/hour group	Yes
50	Emoyeni Conferencing and Events (Pty) Ltd t/a Keliana Management Company	Catering	92 490.00	Yes
51	Mindset Trading 36 (Pty) Ltd	General Maintenance	292 752.00	Yes
52	Metrofile (Pty) Ltd	Document management (filing, archiving and storage)	88 977.00	Yes
53	Food I Love You (Pty) Ltd	Catering	4 530.00	Yes
54	Triple SL Tech	Office furniture	34 048.72	Yes
55	Fairy Knowe Hotel t/a Valda Dumbleton Investments CC		83 159.00	Yes
56	Two Pianists Records CC	Courier and CD costs	816.39	N/A as below R2 000
57	Giving Wings (Pty) Ltd	Staff training - presentation skills	43 484.80	Yes
58	T2 Design Lab CC	Office extensions	359 692.80	Yes
59	Mibern Medi-Call CC		5 700	Yes
60	Ace of Hearts Trading 7 (Pty) Ltd t/a United Litho Jhb	BRICS Journal magazine	39 603.60	Yes
61	The Skills Embassy	Consulting - HR Strategy	174 000.00	Yes
62	Motlatsi Seleke Attorneys	Legal services	43 320.00	Yes
63	Popz- Lwazi Trading	Office Furniture	179 240.00	Yes
64	Outsourced Risk & Compliance Assessment	Internal audit services	999 316.00	Yes
65	Quza IT CC	Computer equipment - Microsoft Office	116 154.00	Yes
66	South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC)	Advertising	3 420.00	Yes
67	JVR Consulting Psychologists	Recruitment services - psychometric tests	24 054.00	Yes
68	Lefa Tsiane T/A K2014183467 SA	Marketing footage material	10 350.00	Yes
69	Prumi Cleaning and Projects CC	Office furniture - confidential bin	3 200.00	Yes
70	Mr Mark Patrick T/A Reliance TV	Maintenance - IT equipment	6 325.86	N/A as a deviation
71	Charmaine's Catering Services	Catering	7 800.00	Yes
72	Destiny Cuisine	Catering	28 619.70	Yes
73	Ndalo Media (Pty) Ltd	Advertising	62 916.60	Yes
74	Trenaro Trading CC t/a Café Vibe	Catering	16 678.20	Yes
75	Mastech General Trading	Occupational Health and Safety Vests	16 445.85	Yes
76	Sunshine Print Works CC	Marketing collateral - National Doctoral Conference	52 200.00	Yes
77	ARMS (Audit & Risk Management Solutions	Consulting - ICT Governance Framework	154 700.00	Yes
78	Vintonet PTY LTD	IT infrastructure	335 500.00	Yes
79	Digital Interactive	SABTT Website setup	124 875.60	Yes

(c) For 2015/16, out of the 116 suppliers, 35 did not have tax clearance certificates; In 2016/17, out of the 105 suppliers, 7 suppliers did not have tax clearance certificates. In the 2017/18 financial year, out of the 79 suppliers appointed to date, 4 suppliers did not have tax clearance certificates.

1. In all the above instances, the delegated authority would have approved and signed the contracts, i.e. the Chief Executive Officer if above R30 000 and Chief Financial Officer if below R30 000.

In each of the above cases, the absence of the tax clearance certificates was noticed at the point of procurement. Below are the reasons for continuing with procurement:

2015/16

Dial Travel – these were individual transaction which were less than R2 000 each. The NIHSS SCM policy does not require tax clearance certificates for purchases less than R2 000 and for those done through petty cash. The individual transactions were as follows:

15-Apr-16	PO0098	Cash	730.00
15-Apr-16	PO0097	Cash	450.00
22-Apr-16	PO0087	Cash	830.00
27-May-16	GRV0300	Cash	1 000.00
26-Aug-16	GRV0815	Cash	1 450.00
26-Aug-16	GRV0818	Cash	1 360.00
10-Sep-16	GRV0899	Cash	1 000.00
10-Sep-16	GRV0900	Cash	840.00
18-Nov-16	GRV1390	Cash	1 800.00
18-Nov-16	GRV1390	Cash	480.00
18-Nov-16	GRV1391	Cash	1 590.00
18-Nov-16	GRV1424	Cash	1 420.00
18-Nov-16	GRV1425	Cash	1 740.00
25-Nov-16	GRV1483	Cash	1 000.00
12-Dec-16	GRV1728	Cash	1 370.00
12-Dec-16	GRV1727	Cash	480.00
	Total		R17 540

Slicy Delicious (Pty) Ltd – purchase less than R2 000. The NIHSS SCM policy does not require tax clearance certificates for purchases less than R2 000 and for those done through petty cash.

Deli Express - purchase less than R2 000. The NIHSS SCM policy does not require tax clearance certificates for purchases less than R2 000 and for those done through petty cash.

Auditor-General – tax clearance is not applicable as the procurement is not done through SCM and competitive bidding. It is mandatory that the external audit is performed by the Auditor-General of South Africa.

Telkom Mobile - the contract with Telkom was for the telephones and data which was entered before the SCM policy was approved and implemented. SCM procedures, therefore did not apply at inception of the contract.

James Citron Electrical CC t/a J's Electrical - purchase less than R2 000. The NIHSS SCM policy does not require tax clearance certificates for purchases less than
R2 000 and for those done through petty cash.

Moneyline 1351 (Pty) Ltd T/A Postnet Parktown - purchase less than R2 000. The NIHSS SCM policy does not require tax clearance certificates for purchases less than R2 000 and for those done through petty cash.

2017/18 (from 1 April 2017 to date)

Auditor-General – tax clearance is not applicable as the procurement is not done through SCM and competitive bidding. It is mandatory that the external audit is performed by the Auditor-General of South Africa.

Ayaba Fire Training - purchase less than R2 000. The NIHSS SCM policy does not require tax clearance certificates for purchases less than R2 000 and for those done through petty cash.

Two Pianists Records CC - purchase less than R2 000. The NIHSS SCM policy does not require tax clearance certificates for purchases less than R2 000 and for those done through petty cash.

Mr Mark Patrick T/A Reliance TV – requests for quotation was sent to 3 suppliers, however, only one responded with a quotation. A deviation was therefore requested to deviate from SCM procedures. The deviation was approved by the delegated authority.

3. For all instances of absence of tax clearance certificates, management was satisfied that the procurements were done correctly in terms of the NIHSS policy, therefore, no further investigation or disciplinary actions was necessary.

4. To the best of management’s knowledge, none of the directors of the above companies were related to any NIHSS official.

5. For all instances of absence of tax clearance certificates, management was satisfied that the procurements were done correctly in terms of the NIHSS policy, therefore, no further investigation or disciplinary action was necessary.

 

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NAME AND SURNAME: MS PEARL WHITTLE

CONTACT: 012 312 5248

RECOMMENDATION

It is recommended that the Minister signs Parliamentary Question 172.

MR GF QONDE

DIRECTOR–GENERAL: HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING

DATE:

PARLIAMENTARY QUESTION 172 IS APPROVED / NOT APPROVED / AMENDED.

COMMENTS

PROF HB MKHIZE, MP

MINISTER OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING

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