Questions and Replies
08 March 2018 - NW37
Bagraim, Mr M to ask the Minister of Higher Education and Training
(1)What (a) number of full (i) international and/or (ii) local bursaries were awarded by the Culture, Arts, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport Sector Education and Training Authority (CATHSSETA) during the period 1 January 2012 to 31 December 2014, (b) qualification was each specified bursary awarded for and (c) was the monetary value of each bursary; (2) whether the CATHSSETA attempted to withdraw any of the bursaries while a student was completing his or her qualification; if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
The Culture, Arts, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport Sector Education and Training Authority (CATHSSETA) has provided the following responses to the questions posed.
1. (a) (i) The number of international bursaries awarded during 1 January 2012 to 31 December 2014 was 2.
(ii) The number of local bursaries awarded during 1 January 2012 to 31 December 2014 was 937.
January 2012 - December 2014 (International Bursaries)
(b) Qualification |
No of learners |
(c) Amount (Rands) |
Bachelor of Science Hospitality Management |
1 |
1 761 261 |
Bachelor of Fine Art Visual |
1 |
74 234 |
January 2012 - March 2013 (Local bursaries)
(b) Qualification |
No of learners |
(c) Amount (Rands) |
BA Business Administration |
1 |
67 000 |
Bachelor of Science Zoology |
4 |
268 000 |
BA Drama |
5 |
335 000 |
Bachelor of Human Movement Science |
2 |
134 000 |
Baccalaureaus Scientiae: Zoology |
2 |
134 000 |
Baccalaureus Artim: Human Movement Science |
3 |
201 000 |
Baccalaureus Artim: Drama and Theatre Arts |
4 |
268 000 |
Bachelor of Commerce Degree in Hospitality Management |
5 |
335 000 |
BSC Information Technology |
3 |
201 000 |
B-Tech Tourism Management |
2 |
134 000 |
National Diploma Conservation Science |
17 |
1 139 000 |
National Diploma Creative and Performing Arts |
8 |
536 000 |
BA Drama and Theatre |
1 |
67 000 |
BA Environmental Studies |
6 |
402 000 |
A Heritage Studies |
22 |
1 474 000 |
National Diploma Hospitality Management |
6 |
402 000 |
National Diploma Hotel and Restaurant Management |
46 |
3 082 000 |
National Diploma Jewellery Design |
15 |
1 005 000 |
Management Development Programme |
11 |
737 000 |
Masters in Sport Science with Biomedical kinesiology |
1 |
80 000 |
National Diploma Food and Beverage |
1 |
67 000 |
National Diploma Graphic Design |
1 |
67 000 |
National Diploma Hospitality Management |
4 |
268 000 |
National Diploma Tourism and Hospitality Management |
1 |
67 000 |
National Diploma Tourism Management |
27 |
1 809 000 |
National Diploma Graphic Design |
2 |
134 000 |
National Diploma Sport Management |
1 |
67 000 |
BA Performing Arts |
1 |
67 000 |
BA Public Management |
2 |
134 000 |
BA Sports and Recreation Management |
3 |
201 000 |
BA Sports and Leisure in Society |
28 |
1 876 000 |
Bachelor of Sport Science |
3 |
201 000 |
National Diploma Tourism Management |
84 |
5 628 000 |
National Diploma Tourism Management |
38 |
2 546 000 |
April 2013 - March 2014 (Local bursaries)
(b) Qualification |
No of learners |
(c) Amount (Rands) |
BSC : Zoology |
3 |
201 000 |
BSC : Biology Science |
2 |
134 000 |
BSC: Environmental Science |
4 |
268 000 |
BSC : Life Science |
1 |
67 000 |
BTech Tourism Management |
1 |
67 000 |
BA Performing and Visual Arts |
2 |
134 000 |
BA Dramatic Arts |
5 |
335 000 |
BA Hon-Human Movement Science |
2 |
134 000 |
BA Hons in the Field of Applied Drama |
2 |
134 000 |
BA Live Performance |
2 |
134 000 |
BA Motion Picture Medium |
3 |
201 000 |
BA Tourism Development |
1 |
67 000 |
BA African Languages |
1 |
67 000 |
Bachelor of Social Science |
1 |
67 000 |
BA: Tourism Management |
18 |
1 206 000 |
Baccalaureaus Scientiae: Zoology |
1 |
67 000 |
Baccalaureus Artim: Human Movement Science |
3 |
201 000 |
Baccalaureus Artim: Drama and Theatre Arts |
1 |
67 000 |
BA Performing and Visual Arts |
5 |
335 000 |
Bachelor of Arts Heritage studies |
8 |
536 000 |
Bachelor of Science |
10 |
670 000 |
Bsc: Environmental Science |
2 |
134 000 |
Bsc: Human Movement Science |
1 |
67 000 |
B-Tech Fine Arts |
7 |
469 000 |
B-tech Multimedia |
3 |
201 000 |
BA Creative and Performing Arts |
4 |
268 000 |
National Diploma Nature Conservation |
3 |
201 000 |
Doctor of Philosophy in Human Movement Science |
1 |
100 000 |
Doctor of Philosophy in Sport Science |
2 |
200 000 |
Doctor of Technology Marketing (specialising in Sport Marketing) |
1 |
100 000 |
General Education Training Certificate :Equine and Equestrian Practices Level 2 |
9 |
1 653 750 |
National Diploma Hospitality management |
12 |
804 000 |
National Diploma Nature Conservation |
3 |
201 000 |
BA Performing and visual arts |
4 |
268 000 |
Doctor of Philosophy in Sport Science |
2 |
200 000 |
Master’s in Field of Drama Therapy |
4 |
268 000 |
Management Development Programme |
20 |
649 000 |
Master’s Degree in Human Movement Science |
4 |
320 000 |
NCV Marketing Level 4 |
1 |
49 000 |
Master’s Degree in Sport Science |
4 |
320 000 |
Master’s Degree in Philosophy of Sport Management |
1 |
80 000 |
Master’s Degree in Sports and Recreation |
1 |
40 000 |
Masters in Education |
3 |
810 000 |
Masters of Public Administration |
2 |
134 000 |
Master of Science in Recreation and Tourism Management |
3 |
810 000 |
National Diploma Hospitality Management and Events |
17 |
1 139 000 |
National Diploma Sports Management |
10 |
670 000 |
National Diploma Tourism Management |
18 |
1 206 000 |
National Diploma Jewellery Design and Manufacturing |
1 |
67 000 |
N4 Tourism Management |
1 |
49 000 |
NCV Tourism Management |
17 |
1 139 000 |
NCV Hospitality Management |
10 |
490 000 |
NCV Hospitality Management |
22 |
1 078 000 |
NCV Tourism Management |
12 |
588 000 |
National Diploma Multimedia |
8 |
536 000 |
National Diploma Arts, Culture and Heritage Management |
1 |
67 000 |
National Diploma Hospitality Management |
5 |
245 000 |
National Diploma Nature Conservation |
9 |
603 000 |
National Diploma Tourism Management |
14 |
|
National Diploma Food and Beverage Management |
10 |
670 000 |
Post Graduate Diploma – Sports Development |
5 |
335 000 |
National Diploma: Recreation and Tourism |
5 |
325 000 |
PhD: Sports Psychology |
3 |
1 530 000 |
PhD: Recreation and Tourism |
5 |
1 500 000 |
Certificate in Horse Breeding Level 4 |
5 |
525 000 |
BA Sports and Leisure in Society |
7 |
469 000 |
South African sign language: certificate |
1 |
67 000 |
Vocal Art and Performance: Certificate |
1 |
67 000 |
April 2014 – December 2014 (Local bursaries)
(b) Qualification |
No of learners |
(c) Amount (Rands) |
Postgraduate Diploma in Business Management and Administration |
2 |
70 000 |
Bachelor of Science in Zoology |
1 |
67 000 |
BA Culture and Heritage Tourism |
1 |
67 000 |
BA HMS Hons (Biokinetics) |
1 |
67 000 |
BA HMS Hons (Sport Science) |
1 |
67 000 |
Bachelor of Arts in Development Studies |
1 |
67 000 |
BA Honours in Recreation and Tourism |
2 |
134 000 |
BA Honours in Recreation and Tourism |
1 |
67 000 |
BA Honours Human Movement Science |
2 |
134 000 |
BA Honours Sport and Recreation |
1 |
67 000 |
BA in Arts and Communication Science |
1 |
35 000 |
BA in Environmental Management |
2 |
70 000 |
BA Tourism Management |
2 |
134 000 |
BA Tourism Management and Development |
1 |
67 000 |
BA: Health Science |
1 |
67 000 |
Baccalaureus Artium Human Movement Science |
3 |
201 000 |
Baccalaureus Scientiae: Botany |
3 |
201 000 |
Baccalaureus Scientiae: Zoology |
1 |
67 000 |
Bachelor in Tourism management |
4 |
268 000 |
Bachelor of Management and Leadership |
1 |
35 000 |
Bachelor of Technology: Food and Beverage |
1 |
67 000 |
Bachelor of Technology: Tourism Management |
4 |
268 000 |
Bachelors Degree: Social Science |
4 |
268 000 |
Bachelors Degree: Social Work |
1 |
67 000 |
BCom Financial Management |
1 |
35 000 |
BCom Honours Tourism Management |
1 |
35 000 |
BCom Honours Tourism Management |
2 |
134 000 |
BCom Honours Tourism Management |
6 |
402 000 |
BCom Marketing and Management Science |
1 |
35 000 |
Bachelor of Commerce Law |
2 |
70 000 |
BCom Marketing |
2 |
70 000 |
BCom Specialisation in Strategic Supply Management |
1 |
35 000 |
BHon in Consumer Studies |
1 |
67 000 |
Bsc Honours in Sports Science |
1 |
67 000 |
Bsc Honours Energy Studies |
1 |
35 000 |
Bsc in Biological Science |
1 |
67 000 |
Bsc in Environmental Management |
1 |
67 000 |
Bsc Honours Zoology |
1 |
67 000 |
B-Tech Sports Management |
1 |
10 506 |
B-Tech Hotel Management |
1 |
35 000 |
Certificate in Equine Stud Management |
8 |
844 160 |
Digital Marketing Certificate |
1 |
35 000 |
Certificate in Human Resources |
1 |
35 000 |
Certified Internal Auditing programme |
1 |
35 000 |
D-Tech Adventure Tourism Management |
1 |
80 000 |
D-Tech Nature Conservation |
1 |
80 000 |
Higher Certificate: Hospitality Management |
1 |
35 000 |
Honours Applied Drama |
4 |
268 000 |
Honours BA Music |
1 |
67 000 |
Honours Tourism management |
1 |
67 000 |
Honours Drama Therapy |
4 |
268 000 |
ICB Certified Senior Bookkeeper certificate |
1 |
35 000 |
Project Management certificate |
1 |
35 000 |
Master’s Degree in Human Movement Science |
5 |
400 000 |
Master’s Degree in Human Movement Science and Recreation Management |
1 |
80 000 |
Management Development Programme |
3 |
105 000 |
Management Advancement Programme |
3 |
105 000 |
National Diploma Marketing Management |
1 |
35 000 |
Master’s Degree in Sport Science |
1 |
80 000 |
Masters in Drama Therapy |
2 |
160 000 |
Masters in Applied Drama |
1 |
80 000 |
Masters in Tourism Management |
2 |
134 000 |
Masters in Sports Science |
1 |
35 000 |
Masters in Development Studies |
1 |
35 000 |
Masters of Commerce: Economics |
1 |
67 000 |
Masters: Sport and Recreation Management |
1 |
80 000 |
Masters in Tourism management |
1 |
80 000 |
MTech in Tourism and Hospitality management |
2 |
160 000 |
Masters of Business Administration |
1 |
80 000 |
Masters of Science |
1 |
35 000 |
National Diploma Design and Studio Art |
5 |
335 000 |
National Diploma Hospitality Management |
13 |
941 000 |
National Diploma Design and Studio Art |
6 |
402 000 |
National Diploma in Ecotourism Management |
2 |
134 000 |
National Diploma in Culinary Arts |
1 |
67 000 |
National Certificate in Fitness level 4 |
4 |
140 000 |
National Diploma: Tourism Management |
12 |
804 000 |
National Diploma: Nature Conservation |
10 |
705 000 |
National Diploma in Catering Management |
1 |
67 000 |
National Higher Certificate: Accounting |
1 |
35 000 |
National Diploma in Human Resource management |
1 |
35 000 |
NCV Tourism management |
10 |
490 000 |
NCV Hospitality management |
10 |
4 900 000 |
Post Graduate Diploma - Sociology |
1 |
67 000 |
Post Graduate Diploma - Sport and Development |
1 |
80 000 |
PhD: Philosophy in Human Movement Science |
1 |
100 000 |
PhD Sports Psychology |
3 |
280 000 |
Post Graduate Diploma in Business Management |
3 |
105 000 |
PhD: Philosophy in Human Movement Science |
1 |
35 000 |
2. CATHSSETA established that there were irregularities in the awarding of the bursary. The relevant staff members were accordingly charged with misconduct.
08 March 2018 - NW138
Nolutshungu, Ms N to ask the Minister of Higher Education and Training
(1)How many officials and/or employees in her department were granted permission to have businesses and/or do business dealings in the past three financial years; (2) are any of the officials and/or employees that have permission to have businesses and/or do business dealings doing business with the Government; if so, (a) what was the purpose of each business transaction, (b) when did each business transaction occur and (c) what was the value of each business transaction?
Reply:
(1) The details of the number of officials and financial years are provided below:
2015/16 |
2016/17 |
2017/18 |
0 |
22 |
1 |
(2) No official has requested approval to conduct business with an organ of the state:
a) Not applicable.
b) Not applicable.
c) Not applicable.
05 March 2018 - NW211
Carter, Ms D to ask the Minister of Environmental Affairs
In view of increasing incidents (details furnished) of violent and in some instances murderous attacks on visitors, who do hiking trails in particular, in the Table Mountain National Park, (a) what number of incidents, including the severity thereof in each case, have been recorded (i) in (aa) 2013, (bb) 2014, (cc) 2015, (dd) 2016 and (ee) 2017 and (ii) since 1 January 2018 and (b) what action has she taken or intends to take to put an end to these incidents?
Reply:
(a) The incidents recorded in Table Mountain National Park are mainly robberies and are as follows:
(i) (aa) 2013 (there were 11);
(bb) 2014 (there were 16);
(cc) 2015 (there were 19);
(dd) 2016 (there were 11); and
(ee) 2017 (there were 22)
(ii) There have been six and one fatal incident since 01 January 2018
(b) The following actions were taken .
Additional resources were deployed to the affected areas.
Various operational plans are being reviewed and considered, including:
- Joint operations with South African Police Services (SAPS);
- surveillance observation points to monitor the mountain;
- increased patrols in the area; and
- deployment of a South African National Parks dog unit.
Also media relations interventions are ongoing.
Strategic focus areas were identified for investigation, including:
-
- Planning and implementation of operations;
- permeability of the urban edge;
- establishment of a Joint Operations Centre;
- establishment of a rapid response team;
- technology options;
- ranger capablity to meet ever changing challenges; and
- proactive communications.
The South African National Parks held a Chief Executive Office (CEO) Security Cluster Meeting that was attended by:
- CEO: SANParks and the Park representatives;
- representative of the Provincial Police Commissioner of the Western Cape;
- representative of the SAPS Cluster;
- Head of Department for Community Safety representing the Member of Executive Council;
- Wilderness Search and Rescue;
- South African Navy; and
- the City of Cape Town did not send a representative.
The South African National Parks (SANParks) and SAPS continue to work together to implement operational plans and joint patrols in order to keep crime to a minimum and also to address safety concerns across the Park. On 13 February 2018, two suspects were arrested and charged with robbery in the Kalk Bay mountain hiking trail area. They appeared in the Muizenberg Magistrate’s Court and are still in custody.
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05 March 2018 - NW317
Bara, Mr M R to ask the Minister of Environmental Affairs
What amount did (a) her department and (b) each entity reporting to her spend on the promotion or celebration of the Year of O R Tambo on the (i) Africa News Network 7 channel, (ii) SA Broadcasting Corporation (aa) television channels and (bb) radio stations, (iii) national commercial radio stations and (iv) community (aa) television and (bb) radio stations since 1 January 2017?
Reply:
(a) None yet.
(b) None yet.
(i) None yet.
(ii) None yet.
(aa) None yet.
(bb) None yet.
(iii) None yet.
(iv) None yet.
(aa) None yet.
(bb) None yet.
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05 March 2018 - NW299
De Freitas, Mr MS to ask the Minister of Police
With regard to the investigation into the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa, what (a) number of cases will the Hawks be investigating, (b) is the current status of each investigation and (c) is the current capacity of the Hawks team to undertake the investigations?
Reply:
a) The following two cases are being investigated:
- Brooklyn, CAS 278/09/2015.
- Hillbrow, CAS 405/07/2015.
b) The investigations are ongoing, more witnesses still need to be interviewed and affidavits obtained.
c) The investigations are conducted by a team of investigators.
05 March 2018 - NW268
Lees, Mr RA to ask the Minister of Environmental Affairs
Whether Sub 8 of the Heartsease Farm number 3291 in the Okhahlamba Local Municipality, in KwaZulu-Natal, where the construction of a petrol station is proposed, falls within the proposed United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization buffer zone surrounding the Okhahlamba World Heritage Site; if so, what steps has her Department taken to ensure that the proposed construction does not proceed; if not, what are the relevant details; and (2) whether her Department conducted any research and/or studies to determine the potential impact of the proposed construction on the tourism sector that is linked to the World Heritage Site; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details of the outcomes?
Reply:
1. Yes, the anticipated development is within the proposed buffer zone of Maloti-Drakensberg Park World Heritage Site. The draft Basic Assessment Report (BAR) is still under review, and it is important to note that the decision on whether the development proceeds or not and under what conditions will be informed by the assessment that has been commissioned. Because the proposed development is in the vicinity of the World Heritage Site, the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Practice Note on Environmental Impact Assessments and the International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS) Guidelines on Heritage Impact Assessment will be taken into consideration, as required by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization.
2. The Basic assessment process will ascertain, inter alia, any socio-economic and cultural considerations, including relevant studies and permissions to be sought in this regard, not excluding those relating to or relevant tourism and conservation of the world heritage property.
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02 March 2018 - NW231
Matiase, Mr NS to ask the Minister of Justice and Correctional Services
(a) What total number of trust funds have been registered since 1 January 2003, (b) what is the name of each specified trust fund, (c) in whose name is each trust fund registered, (d) on what date was each trust fund established and (e) what is the current value of each trust fund?
Reply:
a) It is unclear what is meant by “trust funds”. The Branch Masters, within the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development, administer the registration of “trusts” in terms of Trust Property Control Act 57 of 1988, which legislation does not cover trusts funds. Accordingly, the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development will not know the number of “trust funds” registered for the period referred to in the questions.
b) – (e) Responses to these questions, which were depended on question (a) above, is that the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development has no information requested because of answer in (a) hereinabove.
02 March 2018 - NW342
Groenewald, Mr HB to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation
What amount did (a) her department and (b) each entity reporting to her spend on the promotion or celebration of the Year of O R Tambo on the (i) Africa News Network 7 channel, (ii) SA Broadcasting Corporation (aa) television channels and (bb) radio stations, (iii) national commercial radio stations and (iv) community (aa) television and (bb) radio stations since 1 January 2017?
Reply:
There was no amount spent by my Department and each entity reporting to me towards celebrations of the Year of OR Tambo.
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02 March 2018 - NW324
Cassim, Mr Y to ask the Minister of Justice and Correctional Services
What amount did (a) his department and (b) each entity reporting to him spend on the promotion or celebration of the Year of O R Tambo on the (i) Africa News Network 7 channel, (ii) SA Broadcasting Corporation (aa) television channels and (bb) radio stations, (iii) national commercial radio stations and (iv) community (aa) television and (bb) radio stations since 1 January 2017?
Reply:
(a) and (b) I have been informed that neither the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development (DoJ&CD) nor each entity reporting to the DoJ&CD (Legal Aid South Africa, National Prosecuting Authority and Special Investigating Unit) have spent any amount of money on the promotion or celebration of the Year of O R Tambo on any of the listed media platforms since 1 January 2017.
Neither, the office of the Chief Justice spends any money on the promotion or celebration of the Year of O R Tambo.
01 March 2018 - NW375
Matsepe, Mr CD to ask the Minister of Trade and Industry
(a) What is the total amount that was (i) budgeted for and (ii) spent on his private office (aa) in each of the past three financial years and (bb) since 1 April 2017 and (b) what was the (i) remuneration, (ii) salary level, (iii) job title, (iv) qualification and (v) job description of each employee appointed in his private office in each of the specified periods?
Reply:
The Ministerial Handbook provides guidelines on the appointment of the staff in the Private Office. It equally provides the recommended salary levels of each post. The salary levels are adjusted on an annual basis as prescribed in the Public Service Regulations.
The Office of the Minister has a staff complement as defined in the Ministerial Handbook. In line with the Protection of Personal Information Act (PoPi) and the Basic Conditions of Employment Act I am unable to provide the members with such confidential information in the manner it is requested.
I however draw the honourable members to the department’s Annual Report wherein the organogram of the department provides the information required. Should it be insufficient, the department will make the personal files of the officials available for further scrutiny by the Auditor General as prescribed by the Act.
01 March 2018 - NW377
Mbabama, Ms TM to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation
(a) What is the total amount that was (i) budgeted for and (ii) spent on her private office (aa) in each of the past three financial years and (bb) since 1 April 2017 and (b) what was the (i) remuneration, (ii) salary level, (iii) job title, (iv) qualification and (v) job description of each employee appointed in her private office in each of the specified periods?
Reply:
a) (i) The private office does not have a separate budget from that of the Ministry.
The budget and the expenditure of the private office is included in the budget of the Ministry which is reflected in the Annual Reports of the 2014/15, 2015/16 and the 2016/17 financial years
b) The remuneration of employees in the private office is included in the compensation of all employees in the department as reflected in the relevant annual reports.
The salary levels and job descriptions are in line with the guidelines provided by the Handbook for Members of the Executive as well the Public Service Regulations.
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01 March 2018 - NW309
Van Damme, Ms PT to ask the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries
What amount did (a) his department and (b) each entity reporting to him spend on the promotion or celebration of the Year of O R Tambo on the (i) Africa News Network 7 channel, (ii) SA Broadcasting Corporation (aa) television channels and (bb) radio stations, (iii) national commercial radio stations and (iv) community (aa) television and (bb) radio stations since 1 January 2017?
Reply:
(A) DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY AND FISHERIES (DAFF)
The DAFF has not sponsored promotion or celebration of the Year of O R Tambo on the (i) Africa News Network 7 channel, (ii) SA Broadcasting Corporation (aa) television channels and (bb) radio stations, (iii) national commercial radio stations and (iv) community (aa) television and (bb) radio stations since 1 January 2017?
(B) ONDERSTEPOORT BIOLOGICAL PRODUCTS OPB (SOC) LTD (OBP)
The OBP has not sponsored promotion or celebration of the Year of O R Tambo on the (i) Africa News Network 7 channel, (ii) SA Broadcasting Corporation (aa) television channels and (bb) radio stations, (iii) national commercial radio stations and (iv) community (aa) television and (bb) radio stations since 1 January 2017?
(C) NATIONAL AGRICULTURAL MARKETING COUNCIL (NAMC)
The NAMC has not sponsored promotion or celebration of the Year of O R Tambo on the (i) Africa News Network 7 channel, (ii) SA Broadcasting Corporation (aa) television channels and (bb) radio stations, (iii) national commercial radio stations and (iv) community (aa) television and (bb) radio stations since 1 January 2017?
(D) AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH COUNCIL (ARC)
The ARC has not sponsored promotion or celebration of the Year of O R Tambo on the (i) Africa News Network 7 channel, (ii) SA Broadcasting Corporation (aa) television channels and (bb) radio stations, (iii) national commercial radio stations and (iv) community (aa) television and (bb) radio stations since 1 January 2017?
(E) NCERA FARMS
The Ncera Farms has not sponsored promotion or celebration of the Year of O R Tambo on the (i) Africa News Network 7 channel, (ii) SA Broadcasting Corporation (aa) television channels and (bb) radio stations, (iii) national commercial radio stations and (iv) community (aa) television and (bb) radio stations since 1 January 2017?
(F) PERISHABLE PRODUCTS EXPORT CONTROL BOARD (PPECB)
The PPECB has not sponsored promotion or celebration of the Year of O R Tambo on the (i) Africa News Network 7 channel, (ii) SA Broadcasting Corporation (aa) television channels and (bb) radio stations, (iii) national commercial radio stations and (iv) community (aa) television and (bb) radio stations since 1 January 2017?
(G) MARINE LIVING RESOURCES FUND (MLRF)
The MLRF have not sponsored promotion or celebration of the Year of O R Tambo on the (i) Africa News Network 7 channel, (ii) SA Broadcasting Corporation (aa) television channels and (bb) radio stations, (iii) national commercial radio stations and (iv) community (aa) television and (bb) radio stations since 1 January 2017?
(H) SOUTH AFRICAN VETERINARY COUNCIL (SAVC)
The SAVC has not sponsored promotion or celebration of the Year of O R Tambo on the (i) Africa News Network 7 channel, (ii) SA Broadcasting Corporation (aa) television channels and (bb) radio stations, (iii) national commercial radio stations and (iv) community (aa) television and (bb) radio stations since 1 January 2017?
01 March 2018 - NW3
Madisha, Mr WM to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation
(a) What is the current status of the intended augmentation of the capacity of the Clanwilliam Dam, Voëlvlei Dam and Brandvlei Dam, respectively, (b) what has caused the postponement of the specified projects and (c) when will these projects be finalised?
Reply:
a) Clanwilliam Dam
Site establishment activities for the Raising of Clanwilliam Dam project commenced in June 2014 and were completed in September 2016. The remainder of the Scope of Works for the construction of the Raising of Clanwilliam Dam will be done by a private construction contractor. This contractor will be procured through a competitive bidding process is line with Government’s Supply Chain Policies and Regulations.
Berg River Voëlvlei Augmentation Scheme (BRVAS)
Trans Caledon Tunnel Authority (TCTA) has commenced with the implementation of the project. Stakeholder engagement is in progress including negotiations with the water users in order to develop offtake agreements. The procurement of the Engineering Professional Service Provider (PSP) is also in progress; the tender has been advertised and will close on 6 April 2018.
Brandvlei Dam
The final outcome of this proposed project will be an increase of the Brandvlei Dam`s canal by 30cm. This will allow and additional amount of water to be diverted during the winter months for storage which will bring an additional area under irrigation. Further phases to increase the yield can include the upgrading of the 30 year old Papenkuils pump station in the Breede River. This project is clearly linked to the National Development Plan (NDP) as well as the outcomes derived from it.
b) Clanwilliam Dam
The bid for the appointment of a private sector construction contractor was issued on 26 August 2016 and closed on 9 November 2016. However, due to unavailability of funds for the construction phase of the project, the tender bid could not be awarded.
Berg River Voëlvlei Augmentation Scheme (BRVAS)
Unavailability of funding for the project delayed the project. My Department and TCTA are at advanced stage to secure funding and the National Treasury guarantees for the implementation of the project.
Brandvlei Dam
Unavailability of funding for the project delayed the project. The Provincial Department of Agriculture submitted a proposal for funding under the General Budget Support (GBS) component of the EU-funded National Development Support Programme for the first phase to raise the current canal with 30cm. No final decision was taken on the upgrading of the Papenkuils pump station.
c) Clanwilliam Dam
The construction phase of the project will commence when funding becomes available. In a bid to source funding, the project was submitted to National Treasury for inclusion in the budget facility for infrastructure for strategic projects.
Berg River Voëlvlei Augmentation Scheme (BRVAS)
TCTA has adopted a fast tracked approach to project implementation and legislative requirements, including borrowing authority approvals which will result in construction commencing in October 2019 with water delivery milestone being achieved in March 2021.
Brandvlei Dam
As the DWS owns the Brandvlei Dam and associated infrastructure, they will be the lead agency responsible for the design of the infrastructure to be constructed, overseeing the construction and to identify and appoint the construction company (either in-house or externally). The Brandvlei Intergovernmental Steering Committee, consisting of 18 directly involved or affected organs of state, will oversee the implementation of this project.
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28 February 2018 - NW134
Lotriet, Prof A to ask the Minister of Basic Education
With reference to her reply to question 2226 on 21 August 2017, has she received the requested information from the Eastern Cape Department of Education?
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.
28 February 2018 - NW300
Hunsinger, Dr CH to ask the Minister of Transport
What are the (a) time frames, (b) deadlines and (c) milestones for the filling of all current acting positions within the top management of the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa on a full-time basis?
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.
28 February 2018 - NW133
Lotriet, Prof A to ask the Minister of Basic Education
With reference to her reply to question 2326 on 28 September 2017, has she received the requested information?
Reply:
Yes, the information was received. Please find attached NA 1657 and NA 2326. See responses below:
NATIONAL ASSEMBLY
WRITTEN REPLY
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
NATIONAL ASSEMBLY
WRITTEN REPLY
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
- (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 |
28 February 2018 - NW125
Boshoff, Ms SH to ask the Minister of Basic Education
(1)What was the number of special schools for the deaf in each province in the (a) 2015, (b) 2016, and (c) 2017 academic year; (2) what was the number of educators at special schools for the deaf in each province in the (a) 2015, (b) 2016 and (c) 2017 academic year; (3) what number of educators at special schools for the deaf were appropriately trained in SA Sign Language in the (a) 2015, (b) 2016 and (c) 2017 academic years; (4) what number of special schools for the deaf had the services of class assistants in the (a) 2015, (b) 2016 and (c) 2017 academic years?
Reply:
- 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 |
|
|
|
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 |
|
|
|
EC |
4 |
4 |
4 |
FS |
2 |
2 |
2 |
GP |
7 |
7 |
7 |
KZN |
12 |
12 |
12 |
LP |
5 |
5 |
5 |
MP |
5 |
5 |
5 |
NC |
1 |
1 |
1 |
NW |
2 |
2 |
2 |
WC |
5 |
5 |
5 |
Total |
43 |
43 |
43 |
Source: DBE, 2017 |
28 February 2018 - NW129
Ollis, Mr IM to ask the Minister of Basic Education
With reference to her reply to question 2672 on 19 September 2017, has she made a decision regarding the tabling of the Nexus report?
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.
28 February 2018 - NW135
Lotriet, Prof A to ask the Minister of Basic Education
Whether, with reference to her reply to question 3981 on 15 December 2017, she received the requested information?
Reply:
Yes, the information was received. Please find attached NA 3981. See response below:
NATIONAL ASSEMBLY
WRITTEN REPLY
QUESTION 3981
DATE OF PUBLICATION OF INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 01/12/2017
INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 47/2017
3981. Ms N I Tarabella Marchesi (DA) to ask the Minister of Basic Education:
With regard to her department’s presentation to the Portfolio Committee on Basic Education on 7 November 2017, why are the school transport incidents (details furnished) not included in the provincial totals for (a) KwaZulu-Natal and (b) the Eastern Cape? NW4527E
RESPONSE
a) Information received from the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education indicates that the schools involved in the accidents are not part of the Learner Transport Programme for the current Financial Year in the province. The schools that are mentioned from the KwaZulu- Natal in the article are all from the Umzinyathi District:
- 12 Learners from Ngwane High School were involved in a car accident on their way home but no one was injured.
- 33 Learners were involved in a truck accident on their way home from a traditional ceremony.
- 23 learners were injured and 3 learners died from Zindlalele Secondary.
- 02 learners were injured from Phumlani Secondary.
- 03 learners were injured from Batshe Primary.
- 01 learner were injured from Ekucabangeni Secondary.
- 01 learner were injured from Mgazi Secondary.
b) Information received from the Eastern Cape Department of Transport indicates that the schools involved in the accidents are not part of the Learner Transport Programme for the current Financial Year. The schools that are mentioned from the Eastern Cape in the article are:
- Abraham Levy;
- Frank Joubert ; and
- De Vos Malan Primary Schools.
28 February 2018 - NW132
Tarabella - Marchesi, Ms NI to ask the Minister of Basic Education
With reference to her reply to question 2325 on 28 September 2017, has she received the requested information?
Reply:
Yes, the information was received. Please see attached NA 2325 and NA 1661. See responses below:
NATIONAL ASSEMBLY
WRITTEN REPLY
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.
NATIONAL ASSEMBLY
WRITTEN REPLY
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
- 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 |
|
28 February 2018 - NW126
Boshoff, Ms SH to ask the Minister of Basic Education
(1)What is the current National number of registered learners at special schools for the deaf in each province? (2) what was the (a) number of deaf learners that participated in the Progress in International Reading Literacy Study in the (i) 2015, (ii) 2016 and (iii) 2017 academic years and (b) outcome of the results of reading for learning in Grade 4 in each province; (3) what (a) was the total number of learners enrolled at each special school for the deaf for grade 1 in the 2005 academic year and (b) was the number of learners that wrote matric in the 2017 academic year?
Reply:
(1)
Table 1 below, indicates the number of learners in special schools for the deaf, in 2017. The 2017 figures are based on special schools that uploaded to LURITS as at September 2017.
Table 1: Number of learners in special schools for the deaf, by province, in 2017
Province |
2017 |
EC |
848 |
FS |
699 |
GP |
2 136 |
KZN |
2 980 |
LP |
1 299 |
MP |
296 |
NC |
156 |
NW |
350 |
WC |
1 256 |
Total |
10 020 |
Source: 2017 LURITS, September uploads
2(a)(i)(ii)(ii)
The Progress in International Reading Literacy Study (PIRLS) measured the reading comprehension levels of learners in a representative sample of mainstream public schools. Within these sampled schools, the sampling methodology, which is externally prescribed by International Association for Education Assessment, did not differentiate between deaf and non-deaf learners. There was no specific indicator to count the number of deaf learners in the 2016 Study and in previous cycles.
2(b) The Grade 4 provincial results are as follows:
Province |
PIRLS Score |
Eastern Cape |
290 |
Free State |
347 |
Gauteng |
343 |
KwaZulu-Natal |
316 |
Limpopo |
285 |
Mpumalanga |
313 |
Northern Cape |
306 |
North West |
326 |
Western Cape |
377 |
National |
320 |
Source: 2016 PIRLS
(3)(a)
Table 2 below, indicate the number of Grade 1 learners in special schools for the deaf in 2005. Please note that the response rate for the 2005 annual survey for special schools was very low. Only 50% of the schools responded to the survey.
Table 2: Number of Grade 1 learners
Province |
Number of Grade 1 learners |
Eastern Cape |
35 |
Free State |
31 |
Gauteng |
91 |
Limpopo |
121 |
Mpumalanga |
42 |
Western Cape |
75 |
Total |
395 |
Source: 2005 SNE Annual Survey
(3)(b)
Province |
No. of Learners that wrote matric |
Eastern Cape |
15 |
Free State |
9 |
Gauteng |
33 |
KwaZulu-Natal |
27 |
Limpopo |
19 |
Mpumalanga |
0 |
North West |
0 |
Northern Cape |
10 |
Western Cape |
27 |
National |
140 |
Source: 2017 Exam Mainframe system
28 February 2018 - NW130
Tarabella - Marchesi, Ms NI to ask the Minister of Basic Education
With reference to her reply to question 3684 on 1 December 2017, has she received the requested information?
Reply:
Yes, the information was received. Please find attached NA 3684. See responses below:
NATIONAL ASSEMBLY
WRITTEN REPLY
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.
NATIONAL ASSEMBLY
WRITTEN REPLY
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.
28 February 2018 - NW315
Bara, Mr M R to ask the Minister of Economic Development
What amount did (a) his department and (b) each entity reporting to him spend on the promotion or celebration of the Year of O R Tambo on the (i) Africa News Network 7 channel, (ii) SA Broadcasting Corporation (aa) television channels and (bb) radio stations, (iii) national commercial radio stations and (iv) community (aa) television and (bb) radio stations since 1 January 2017?
Reply:
In response to the questions:
a) The Accounting Officer advises no expenditure was incurred
b) The Accounting Officers advise that no expenditure was incurred
-END-
28 February 2018 - NW128
Ollis, Mr IM to ask the Minister of Basic Education
With reference to her reply to question 2670 on 19 September 2017, has she made a decision regarding the tabling of the Ntshupetsang report?
Reply:
The Minister has made a decision regarding the Ntshupetsang report. The context of this report was that it was submitted to the Ministerial Task Team (MTT) as a confidential document in order to provide information on the cases under investigation in the selling of posts.
The report contains various confidential matters that need to be addressed through the audi alteram partem principles which could open the Department of Basic Education up for litigation, if not respected.
As the report emanates out of the provincial investigation, which is still sub judice, the Minister is not in a position to make its contents known. It is therefore advisable that the matter is taken up with the relevant province from which report emanates for them to determine when the report may be made available.
28 February 2018 - NW298
De Freitas, Mr MS to ask the Minister of Transport
What are the (a) short-, (b) medium- and (c) long-term plans with regard to the Gillooly’s interchange in the City of Johannesburg?
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).
28 February 2018 - NW131
Tarabella - Marchesi, Ms NI to ask the Minister of Basic Education
With reference to her reply to question 2324 on 28 September 2017, has she received the requested information?
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
- Schools and learners who are not transported due to budgetary constraints are kept on a database and prioritised when additional funding becomes available.
- 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.
- 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.
28 February 2018 - NW301
Hunsinger, Dr CH to ask the Minister of Transport
Why do applicants for a motorbike licence who are holders of a motor vehicle licence have to apply for a motorbike learner licence?
Reply:
The National Road Traffic Act, 1996 (Act No. 93 of 1996) and its Regulations, provides for the manner in which driving licences are to be issued. In terms of Section 12 of the mentioned Act it is provided that, no person shall drive a motor vehicle on a public road unless the person has an appropriate licence for such vehicle and unless the person keeps such licence in the vehicle. Further, Section 13 determines that no person shall be examined or tested for the purposes to issue a driving licence unless such person holds a learner’s licence.
Regulation 99(1)(a)(b) and (c) of the National Road Traffic Regulations, 2000 sets out the different categories of learner’s licences, which are:
(a) Code 1 (learner’s licence for to motor cycles);
(b) Code 2 (learner’s licence for light motor vehicles);and
(c) Code 3 (learner’s licence for heavy motor vehicles and combinations of vehicles).
Both Code 2 and 3 does not include any questions specific to the operation of motor cycles. The rationale for the above is because a person who applies to hold a driving licence for either a light or heavy motor vehicle does not necessarily intend to also hold a motor cycle licence.
Furthermore, the same principle applies in the case where a person who is the holder of a code B driving licence, who intends to apply for a Code C driving licence will have to undergo a process of obtaining a Learner’s Licence again, this time for a Code 3 learner’s licence.
The reason for this is because all the three Codes of learner’s licence differ with regard to the rules of the road and the controls for the operation of the respective motor vehicles.
28 February 2018 - NW297
De Freitas, Mr MS to ask the Minister of Transport
(1)With regard to the N4 Wild Coast development project by the SA National Roads Agency (Sanral), why has Sanral continued to proceed with contracting before a legitimate application for judicial review against the environmental authorisation has been settled in court; (2) in view of the promise by a certain person (name and details furnished) to the local residents that the specified person would address their objections, (a) how has the person addressed and communicated the response to the local community, (b) what was the reaction by the local communities in this regard and (c) at what stage are public consultations with the local communities at present?
Reply:
1. The project, N2 Wild Coast Toll Road, has been declared as a Strategic Infrastructure Project (SIP) by the Presidential Infrastructure Coordinating Commission (PICC) and has been approved for implementation. The project has the support of the Eastern Cape Provincial Government, both the District and Local Municipalities through whose territory the route alignment traverses, the Traditional Leadership (Kings and Chiefs), Business Chambers, Communities and other stakeholders. As with other projects, there will always be some interested and affected parties that are against the project. The project enjoys overwhelming support in the Eastern Cape Province in general, and the Wild Coast in particular. The Record of Decision (ROD) was issued by the Department of Environmental Affairs in 2010 and has been implemented since that time on many projects along the N2 Wild Coast corridor. The ROD was appealed in 2010 but authorization was upheld by the Minister of Environmental Affairs. It is therefore still valid today. The matter that could be destined for court proceedings is a belated review application, launched in 2012, that seeks to question the validity of the ROD and desirability of the project. This matter is subject to legal processes and both the Department of Environmental Affairs and the Department of Transport along with SANRAL will do everything in their power to defend this very important project for the South African and Eastern Cape economies, and for the people of the Wild coast area.
2. (a) Numerous meetings were held with communities and specific responses were made in writing. The written responses to issues raised by the various communities were sent through the former Mayor of Mbizana Local Municipality to be shared with the various communities.
b) When SANRAL had engaged with the communities they indicated that what SANRAL indicated would be done during the implementation of the project was not what they were told. This is with specific reference to what was said by the AmaDiba Crisis Committee (ACC), who insisted that the road was to be constructed to facilitate dune mining along the Wild Coast. SANRAL has continuously rejected this claim, demonstrating the logic and purpose of this critical section of the N2 corridor. Once informed of the correct facts, communities pledged their support for the project on condition that SANRAL responded in writing to the issues that they raised. This was done via the office of the Mbizana Mayor. The communities in question, i.e the Mdatya and Sigidi communities subsequently withdrew their objection to the project.
c) Consultations in the form of stakeholder engagement sessions are ongoing with the local communities with the last ones held on the 24th and 25th January 2018 at the Wild Coast Sun in the Mbizana Municipality. Invitations were extended to the OR Tambo and Alftrd Nzo District Municipalities as well as all the local municipalities in those districts. Traditional Leaders and Business Chambers were also invited. All these stakeholders were represented in the sessions. These stakeholder engagement sessions are planned for every quarter of the year.
28 February 2018 - NW163
Tshwaku, Mr M to ask the Minister of Basic Education
(1)Whether there are any teaching vacancies in KwaZulu-Natal, if so, what are the details of the vacancies; (2) whether a certain person (name furnished) applied for a job as a teacher in KwaZulu-Natal; if so, on what basis was the specified person rejected for the vacancies applied for; (3) on what basis are the Funza Lushaka bursary holders selected; (4) whether Funza Lushaka bursary holders are prioritised for employment; if so, on what basis?
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.
28 February 2018 - NW215
Madisha, Mr WM to ask the Minister of Transport
Whether a certain person (name furnished) has been replaced as the chairperson of the board of the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa; if not, why not?
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
28 February 2018 - NW117
Van Der Walt, Ms D to ask the Minister of Basic Education
With regard to the announcement by the MEC for Education in Limpopo at the end of 2017 on the closure of 107 schools, (a) which schools will be closed, (b) what is the number of learners affected at each school, (c) to which schools will the learners be transferred, (d) what number of teachers are affected, (e) where will the teachers be transferred to, (f) when will this decision be implemented and (g) what process was followed to close the specified schools in each case?
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.
28 February 2018 - NW127
Ollis, Mr IM to ask the Minister of Basic Education
(1)What was the number of learners at special schools for the deaf in each province who (a) enrolled to participate in the National Senior Certificate (NSC) in 2015, 2016 and 2017 and (b) wrote the Grade 12 NSC examination in 2015, 2016 and 2017; (2) what number of learners at Special Schools for the Deaf achieved (a) NSC passes, (b) endorsed NSC passes, (c) Bachelor passes and (d) Diploma passes in each province in the 2015, 2016 and 2017 academic years; (3) (a) what number of learners at special schools for the deaf obtained distinctions and (b) in which subjects were these distinctions obtained in each province; (4) in each province, (a) who was the best performing blind learner at special schools for the deaf, (b) which special school for the deaf was the best performing school and (c) what was the aggregate pass rate?
Reply:
(1) (a)
Province |
2015 |
2016 |
2017 |
Eastern Cape |
7 |
22 |
15 |
Free State |
8 |
21 |
21 |
Gauteng |
44 |
75 |
55 |
KwaZulu-Natal |
33 |
20 |
29 |
Limpopo |
16 |
108 |
19 |
Mpumalanga |
0 |
0 |
0 |
North West |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Northern Cape |
4 |
12 |
1 |
Western Cape |
6 |
16 |
11 |
National |
118 |
274 |
151 |
- (b)
Province |
2015 |
2016 |
2017 |
Eastern Cape |
7 |
21 |
15 |
Free State |
8 |
21 |
9 |
Gauteng |
40 |
67 |
33 |
KwaZulu-Natal |
26 |
20 |
27 |
Limpopo |
16 |
72 |
19 |
Mpumalanga |
0 |
0 |
0 |
North West |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Northern Cape |
4 |
5 |
10 |
Western Cape |
6 |
16 |
27 |
National |
107 |
222 |
140 |
(2) (a)
Province |
2015 |
2016 |
2017 |
Eastern Cape |
3 |
5 |
10 |
Free State |
1 |
15 |
6 |
Gauteng |
38 |
39 |
26 |
KwaZulu-Natal |
20 |
9 |
11 |
Limpopo |
4 |
7 |
12 |
Mpumalanga |
0 |
0 |
0 |
North West |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Northern Cape |
1 |
5 |
1 |
Western Cape |
6 |
13 |
9 |
National |
73 |
93 |
75 |
(2) (b)
Province |
2015 |
2016 |
2017 |
Eastern Cape |
- |
2 |
3 |
Free State |
- |
2 |
0 |
Gauteng |
- |
0 |
0 |
KwaZulu-Natal |
- |
0 |
2 |
Limpopo |
- |
1 |
2 |
Mpumalanga |
- |
0 |
0 |
North West |
- |
0 |
0 |
Northern Cape |
- |
3 |
1 |
Western Cape |
- |
7 |
2 |
National |
- |
15 |
10 |
(2) (c)
Province |
2015 |
2016 |
2017 |
Eastern Cape |
1 |
1 |
2 |
Free State |
1 |
4 |
3 |
Gauteng |
12 |
15 |
9 |
KwaZulu-Natal |
3 |
1 |
5 |
Limpopo |
1 |
0 |
3 |
Mpumalanga |
0 |
0 |
0 |
North West |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Northern Cape |
1 |
0 |
0 |
Western Cape |
1 |
1 |
2 |
National |
20 |
22 |
24 |
(2)(d)
Province |
2015 |
2016 |
2017 |
Eastern Cape |
1 |
2 |
5 |
Free State |
2 |
8 |
1 |
Gauteng |
16 |
18 |
8 |
KwaZulu-Natal |
14 |
7 |
3 |
Limpopo |
1 |
4 |
5 |
Mpumalanga |
0 |
0 |
0 |
North West |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Northern Cape |
0 |
2 |
0 |
Western Cape |
5 |
3 |
3 |
National |
39 |
44 |
25 |
(3)(a) and (b)
Province Name |
Subject Description |
Distinctions |
Eastern Cape |
History |
1 |
Eastern Cape |
IsiXhosa Home Language |
1 |
Eastern Cape |
Life Orientation |
2 |
Eastern Cape |
Tourism |
1 |
Free State |
Life Orientation |
1 |
Gauteng |
Life Orientation |
7 |
Gauteng |
Xitsonga Home Language |
2 |
KwaZulu-Natal |
Design |
4 |
KwaZulu-Natal |
Life Orientation |
4 |
KwaZulu-Natal |
Visual Arts |
4 |
Total |
27 |
(4)(a) The DBE does not have the information.
(4)(b) and (c)
Exam Date |
Centre Name |
% Achieved |
201711 |
EFATA SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND & DEAF |
100.0 |
201711 |
ST VINCENT SCHOOL |
100.0 |
201711 |
FULTON SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF |
100.0 |
201711 |
KWATHINTWA SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF |
100.0 |
201711 |
RE TLAMELENG SPECIAL SCHOOL |
100.0 |
201711 |
DE LA BAT-SKOOL |
100.0 |
28 February 2018 - NW164
Tshwaku, Mr M to ask the Minister of Basic Education
Whether a certain person (name and details furnished) completed matric according to the records of her department; if so, (a) why has the specified person not received the matric certificate, (b) who is responsible for the delay in issuing the certificate and (c) by what date shall the person receive the certificate?
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.
27 February 2018 - NW343
Groenewald, Mr HB to ask the Minister of Women in the Presidency
What amount did (a) her Office and (b) each entity reporting to her spend on the promotion or celebration of the Year of O R Tambo on the (i) Africa News Network 7 channel, (ii) SA Broadcasting Corporation (aa) television channels and (bb) radio stations, (iii) national commercial radio stations and (iv) community (aa) television and (bb) radio stations since 1 January 2017?
Reply:
a) 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………………………..
27 February 2018 - NW378
Mbabama, Ms TM to ask the Minister of Women in the Presidency
(a) What is the total amount that was (i) budgeted for and (ii) spent on her private office (aa) in each of the past three financial years and (bb) since 1 April 2017 and (b) what was the (i) remuneration, (ii) salary level, (iii) job title, (iv) qualification and (v) job description of each employee appointed in her private office in each of the specified periods?
Reply:
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………………………..
26 February 2018 - NW173
Xalisa, Mr Z R to ask the Minister of Higher Education and Training
(1)(a)What goods or services did a certain company (name furnished) supply to the National Institute for Humanities and Social Sciences (NIHSS) in the (i) 2015-16, (ii) 2016-17 financial years and (iii) since 1 April 2017 and (b) are any of the specified company’s directors related to any of the NIHSS and/or her departments employees; (1) why did the NSFAS loan impairment increase to R29 billion in the specified financial year; (2) (a) why did NSFAS fail to give universities half of the upfront payment due to them at the beginning of the 2017 academic year, (b) how were (i) universities and (ii) students affected and (c) what plans have been put in place to prevent this from reoccurring in 2018; (a) why did NSFAS fail to give around 60% of students their living allowances during the specified timeframe in the 2017 academic year and (b) what plans have been put in place to prevent this from reoccurring in 2018?
Reply:
The National Institute for Humanities and Social Sciences (NIHSS) has provided the following responses to the questions posed.
1. (a) (i) In the 2015/16 financial year, MSMM did not supply any goods or services to the National Institute for Humanities and Social Sciences (NIHSS).
(ii) In the 2016/17 financial year, MSMM supplied certain legal services including vetting of contracts and drafting legal opinions for NIHSS.
(iii) Since 1 April 2017, MSMM has been providing ongoing legal services including vetting of contracts and drafting legal opinions for NIHSS.
(b) To the best of the NIHSS’ knowledge, none of the directors of MSMM are related to any of the NIHSS’ employees. Declaration of interest forms were signed at procurement and no declaration or conflict of interest was indicated by Supply Chain Management officials.
2. (a) The NIHSS will be in a position to provide documentation of contracts, payments and work done by the specified company. Mr Z R Xalisa may request these from the NIHSS.
COMPILER DETAILS
NAME AND SURNAME: MS PEARL WHITTLE
CONTACT: 012 312 5248
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the Minister signs Parliamentary Question 173.
MR GF QONDE
DIRECTOR–GENERAL: HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING
DATE:
PARLIAMENTARY QUESTION 173 IS APPROVED / NOT APPROVED / AMENDED.
COMMENT/S
PROF HB MKHIZE, MP
MINISTER OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING
DATE:
26 February 2018 - NW175
Khawula, Ms MS to ask the Minister of Higher Education and Training
(1)(a) What is the total amount that the National Institute for Humanities and Social Sciences (NIHSS) is paying for rent to a certain company (name furnished) per annum, (b) what is the term of the contract, (c) what number of employees of the NIHSS are accommodated on the property and (d) is the contract with the specified company the most affordable and value for money lease in light of lack of funding for higher education; (2) Has she found that the NIHSS staff could not be accommodated in the buildings of her department that are under existing leases; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
The National Institute for Humanities and Social Sciences (NIHSS) has provided the following responses to the questions posed.
1. (a) The NIHSS currently pays Alchemy Properties an annual rental of R3 339 411.74.
(b) The term of the contract is for three years which commenced on 1 November 2015 and will end on 31 October 2018.
(c) A total of 38 employees are accommodated on the property.
(d) The procurement of the premises was done in terms of an open tender process and the lowest quotation was approved.
2. The NIHSS could not be accommodated in the Department of Higher Education and Training’s offices. Before securing their own office space, all NIHSS’s employees were temporality housed at the Centre for Education Policy Development, who was the fund-holder at the time. At that time, the NIHSS had only 5 employees. The NIHSS staff complement has since increased, hence the need for suitable office space.
COMPILER DETAILS
NAME AND SURNAME: MS PEARL WHITTLE
CONTACT: 012 312 5248
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the Minister signs Parliamentary Question 175.
MR GF QONDE
DIRECTOR–GENERAL: HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING
DATE:
PARLIAMENTARY QUESTION 175 IS APPROVED / NOT APPROVED / AMENDED.
COMMENT/S
PROF HB MKHIZE, MP
MINISTER OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING
DATE:
26 February 2018 - NW174
Xalisa, Mr Z R to ask the Minister of Higher Education and Training
(1)What contracts did the National Institute for Humanities and Social Sciences (NIHSS) have with a certain person (name and details furnished) in the (a) 2015-16, (b) 2016-17 financial years and (c) since 1 April 2017; (2) (a) what was the total monetary value of each contract and (b) how is the contract with the specified person contributing to the mandate of the NIHSS?
Reply:
The National Institute for Humanities and Social Sciences (NIHSS) has provided the following responses to the questions posed.
1. The NIHSS has a contract with MSMM (a law firm) to supply legal services, including the vetting of NIHSS contracts and legal opinions.
(a) No contracts were awarded in the 2015/16 financial year.
(b) A two-year contract was awarded in the 2016/17 financial year.
(c) The contract indicated in (b) above is for a period of two years and therefore continues into the 2017/18 financial year.
2. (a) The amount of the contract is R495 000.
(b) One mandate of the NIHSS is to advance postgraduate scholarships to qualifying students. This requires the NIHSS to sign funding contracts with students who are awarded scholarships. The contracts need to be legally b
Over and above student contracts, the NIHSS also has contracts with service providers that are procured through the supply chain management process. The contracts with service providers need to be legally binding to ensure that the NIHSS is covered in the event of any dispute, and also to ensure that the quality of goods and services are monitored.
MSMM was appointed to vet all NIHSS contracts. This contributes to the mandate of the NIHSS as it supports work done on scholarships as well as NIHSS’s operations.
COMPILER DETAILS
NAME AND SURNAME: MS PEARL WHITTLE
CONTACT: 012 312 5248
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the Minister signs Parliamentary Question 174.
MR GF QONDE
DIRECTOR–GENERAL: HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING
DATE:
PARLIAMENTARY QUESTION 174 IS APPROVED / NOT APPROVED / AMENDED.
COMMENT/S
PROF HB MKHIZE, MP
MINISTER OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING
DATE:
26 February 2018 - NW167
Ketabahle, Ms V to ask the Minister of Higher Education and Training
Whether any of the board members of the National Institute for Humanities and Social Sciences were recipients of any grant awarded by the Humanities Hubs programme of the specified institute in the (a) 2014-15, (b) 2015-16 and (c) 2016-17 financial years; if so, (i) what is the name of each recipient, (ii) what amount was each recipient awarded in grant funding as at 13 November 2017, (iii) what amount is each recipient still to be awarded, (iv) what was each grant awarded for and (v) did each grant comply with the cost cutting measures and regulations of (aa) the National Treasury, (bb) her department and (cc) the Auditor-General of South Africa?
Reply:
The National Institute for Humanities and Social Sciences (NIHSS) has provided the following response to the questions posed.
None of the NIHSS board members were recipients of grants awarded by the Humanities Hubs programme in the three financial years in question.
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:
26 February 2018 - NW192
Matiase, Mr NS 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 accompanying her? NW200E
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
26 February 2018 - NW172
Tshwaku, Mr M to ask the Minister of Higher Education and Training
(1)What (a) number of suppliers did business with the National Institute for the Humanities and Social Sciences (NIHSS) in the past two financial years and since 1 April 2017, (b) are the 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) number of the suppliers did not have tax clearance certificates; (2) who finalised and signed each contract with suppliers that did not have tax clearance certificates; (3) whether an investigation was conducted in each case where a contract was signed with a supplier that did not have a tax clearance certificate; if so, why did the NIHSS do business with suppliers that did not have tax clearance certificates; (4) whether any of the officials involved in procuring goods and/or services from suppliers that did not have tax clearance certificates were related to directors of the suppliers in any way; (5) whether any disciplinary proceedings were instituted against officials responsible for contracts with suppliers that did not have tax clearance certificates; if not, why not; if so, what were the outcomes of the disciplinary proceedings?
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 |
|
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 |
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
- 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 |
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 |
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.
- 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.
COMPILER DETAILS
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
DATE:
26 February 2018 - NW124
Kopane, Ms SP to ask the MINISTER OF PUBLIC SERVICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Since she became the Minister on 31 March 2017, (a) how many overseas trips has (i) she, (ii) her Director-General, (iii) her Acting-Director General and (iv) senior managers of entities reporting to her undertaken, (b) what are the details of the programme for each visit, (c) in each case who accompanied (i) her and (ii) the senior specified managers and (d) what was the total cost of each overseas trip?
Reply:
Detailed answer to (a) – (d) attached as ANNEXURE A
Approved/ Not approved
MS AF MUTHAMBI, MP
Minister for the Public Service and Administration
Date:
26 February 2018 - NW33
King, Ms C to ask the Minister of Higher Education and Training
Whether her department has engaged with the Department of Science and Technology with regard to curriculum development for special skills such as reservoir engineering required for the exploration of shale gas; if not, why not; if so, what was the outcome of the engagement?
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:
26 February 2018 - NW171
Nolutshungu, Ms N to ask the Minister of Higher Education and Training
(a) What number of cases of corruption have been reported at institutions of higher learning since 2000, (b) what was the monetary value of the amount allegedly stolen in each case and (c) who was implicated in each case?
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:
26 February 2018 - NW158
Mashabela, Ms N to ask the Minister of Higher Education and Training
(1)(a) What number of catalytic research projects were funded by the National Institute for the Humanities and Social Sciences in the 2015-16 financial year and (b) what are the details of each specified project in terms of the (i) project title and institution, (ii) project leader and co-leaders, (iii) grant amount awarded, (iv) funding period, (v) total funding amount awarded as at 13 November 2017 and funding amount still to be awarded and (vi) name of the person who approved each project and the budget thereof; (2) (a) did the specified spending comply with the cost cutting measures and regulations of her department and the Auditor-General of South Africa and (b) what is the progress report and output of each project?
Reply:
The National Institute for Humanities and Social Sciences (NIHSS) has provided the following responses to the questions posed.
(1) (a) The NIHSS funded 14 Catalytic Research Projects in the 2015/16 financial year.
(1) (b) and (2)(b) Details of each project are provided below:
# |
(1)(b)(i) Project Title |
(1)(b)(i) Project Institution |
(1)(b)(ii) Project Leader |
(1)(b)(ii) Project Co-Leader/s |
(1)(b)(iii) Grant Amount Awarded |
(1)(b)(iv) Funding period |
(1)(b)(v) Total funding awarded as at 13 Nov 2017 |
(1)(a)(vi) Person who approved |
2(b) Outputs of the project |
2(b) Progress of the project |
1. |
Hidden Voices: Left Intellectual Works (CHI) |
University of the Witwatersrand |
Prof. Edward Webster |
- |
R600 000 |
30/03/2015 – 31/12/2016 |
R600 000 |
CEO/Board |
1x Book (draft form) 6x chapters (draft form) |
Ongoing |
2. |
Concept development in African languages |
Rhodes University |
Dr. P Maseko |
Prof Russell Kaschula |
R850 000 |
01/03/2015 – 08/12/2016 |
R850 000 |
CEO/Board |
2x Books (draft form) |
Ongoing |
3. |
Indian Ocean ports on the African littoral: labour, urbanism, extraction and the promise of infrastructure led development |
University of the Witwatersrand |
Dr. Sharad Chari |
Dr. Ajay Ghandi |
R950 000 |
30/03/2015 – 30/09/2016 |
R950 000 |
CEO/Board |
1x Book chapter 2x International conference presentations |
Ongoing |
4. |
Sources of Creativity |
University of the KwaZulu-Natal |
Dr Sazi Dlamini |
Prof Chris Ballantine |
R550 000 |
30/03/2015 – 30/09/2016 |
R550 000 |
CEO/Board |
2x Journal articles 1x Jazz event participation |
Ongoing |
5. |
Factory of the Arts |
University of the Western Cape |
Prof Premesh Lalu |
Dr. Heidi Grunebaum |
R1 280 000 |
30/03/2015 – 30/09/2016 |
R1 280 000 |
CEO/Board |
3x Journal articles 3x Performances/exhibitions 6x non-peer reviewed publications 1x conference presentation 3x Book chapters 3x International conference presentations |
Ongoing |
6. |
Comparative analyses of the underground liberation struggles in South Africa |
University of the Witwatersrand |
Prof Noor Nieftagodien |
Dr. Tshepo Moloi |
R825 922 |
30/03/2015 – 31/07/2017 |
R1 345 922 |
CEO/Board |
- |
Ongoing |
7. |
Pre-1652 Historiography |
University of Cape Town |
Professor Lungisile Ntsebeza |
N/A |
R999 224 |
30/03/2015 – 30/09/2016 |
R999 224 |
CEO/Board |
- |
Ongoing |
8. |
Towards effective language development and application |
University of Cape Town |
Professor Mantoa Smouse |
Dr. Anastacia Motsei |
R680 000 |
30/03/2015 – 30/09/2016 |
R680 000 |
CEO/Board |
1x International conference presentation |
Ongoing |
9. |
Experiences of death, dying and bereavement in three African communities in Limpopo province, South Africa |
University of Limpopo |
Prof Tholene Sodi |
Prof. Mokgale Makgopa |
R780 000 |
30/03/2015 – 30/09/2016 |
R780 000 |
CEO/Board |
- |
Ongoing |
10. |
Traditions of popular education |
University of the Western Cape |
Prof Shirley Walters |
Prof Astrid von Kotze |
R992 000 |
30/03/2015 – 30/09/2016 |
R992 000 |
CEO/Board |
1x Theatre play 1x Book (draft form) 1x International conference presentation |
Ongoing |
11. |
Composer's National Collegium |
University of the Witwatersrand |
Prof Jeanne Zaidel-Rudolph |
N/A |
R524 680 |
30/03/2015 – 30/09/2016 |
R524 680 |
CEO/Board |
2x Concert performances 1x non-peer reviewed publication |
Ongoing |
12. |
Initiating and Strengthening Research Networks in Family Demography (I-SReNFD) Project |
University of the Witwatersrand |
Prof Clifford Odimegwu |
N/A |
R 480 000 |
01/10/2015 – 01/04/2017 |
R 480 000 |
CEO/Board |
- |
Ongoing |
13. |
The Humanities in the Anthropocene |
University of Cape Town |
Prof Lesley Green |
R450 000 |
01/10/2015 – 01/04/2017 |
R450 000 |
CEO/Board |
- |
Ongoing |
|
14. |
Rewriting the socio-political history of the Arts in the Stellenbosch and Cape Town Region |
Stellenbosch University |
Prof Elmarie Constandius |
Prof Vivienne Bozalek |
R100 000 |
30/3/2015 – 30/3/2016 |
R100 000 |
CEO/Board |
1x Non-peer-reviewed publication 2x International conference presentation |
Ongoing |
(2)(a) Spending is managed by the NIHSS in terms of its policies; 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.
(2)(b) See response in the above table.
COMPILER DETAILS
NAME AND SURNAME: MS PEARL WHITTLE
CONTACT: 012 312 5248
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the Minister signs Parliamentary Question 158.
MR GF QONDE
DIRECTOR–GENERAL: HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING
DATE:
PARLIAMENTARY QUESTION 158 IS APPROVED / NOT APPROVED / AMENDED.
COMMENT/S
PROF HB MKHIZE, MP
MINISTER OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING
DATE:
26 February 2018 - NW205
Mhlongo, Mr P to ask the Minister of Higher Education and Training
Did the National Institute for Humanities and Social Sciences use the services of a certain company (name furnished) on 4 July 2017; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, (a) what (i) is the total number of persons who were transported, (ii) are the details of each person who was transported, (iii) is the total cost for each person who travelled, (iv) was the total cost of the trip, (b) was the service that was provided by the specified company the cheapest option, (c) did the expenditure comply with (i) the National Treasury’s cost cutting measures and (ii) the regulations of (aa) her department and (bb) the Auditor-General of South Africa, (d) who approved the (i) trip and (ii) payment?
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) A total of 24 staff members were transported.
(ii) The names of the staff members are as follows:
Number |
Name |
Ntambudzeni Tshiswaise |
|
Livhuwani Mavhunga |
|
Musa Maphalakasi |
|
Adelaide Kubeka |
|
Kgomotso Ramushu |
|
Ayanda Zwane |
|
Ayanda Zondi |
|
Idah Makukule |
|
Elias Phaahla |
|
Tumelo Mokoena |
|
Sarah Mosoetsa |
|
Nthabiseng Motsemme |
|
Busi Pilane |
|
Nicola Critchfield |
|
Tlaleng Mofokeng |
|
Cebile Jali |
|
Tshiamo Molapisi |
|
Tshiamo Rakau |
|
Kambale Muhongya |
|
Lebohang Magage |
|
Papama Magqwashe |
|
Tebogo Molaoa |
|
Keketso Phakoe |
|
Matlhogonolo Maselwanyane |
(iii) The average cost per person was R1 846.
(iv) The total cost of the trip was R44 300.
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.
(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) The Chief Executive Officer, Professor Sarah Mosoetsa, approved the trip and expenditure.
COMPILER DETAILS
NAME AND SURNAME: MS PEARL WHITTLE
CONTACT: 012 312 5248
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the Minister signs Parliamentary Question 205.
MR GF QONDE
DIRECTOR–GENERAL: HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING
DATE:
PARLIAMENTARY QUESTION 205 IS APPROVED / NOT APPROVED / AMENDED.
COMMENT/S
PROF HB MKHIZE, MP
MINISTER OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING
DATE:
26 February 2018 - NW185
Thembekwayo, Dr S to ask the Minister of Higher Education and Training
(a) What (i) is the number and (ii) are the names of (aa) institutions and (bb) projects at each institution that have been funded under the Humanities Hubs programme of the National Institute for Humanities and Social Sciences and (b) what (i) was/is the length of each project, (ii) was the funding period of each project and (iii) activities were held by each project?
Reply:
The National Institute for Humanities and Social Sciences (NIHSS) has provided the following responses to the questions posed.
(a) (i) Eight projects have been funded under the Humanities Hubs Programme as indicated in the table below.
Nr. |
(a)(ii)(aa) Name of Institution |
(a)(ii)(bb) Name of Project |
(b)(i) Length of Project |
(b)(ii) Funding Period |
(b)(iii) Activities of the project |
1 |
Liliesleaf Trust Humanities Hub |
Liberation Struggle Histories Hub |
3 years |
1/08/2014 – 31/08/2017 |
1. Colloquium 2. Schools outreach 3. Mobile exhibition at UNISA, UL & UNIVEN |
2. |
Freedom Park |
Freedom and Humanity Hub |
1 year |
1/4/2017 – 31/03/2018 |
1. Conduct educational programme 2. Host story telling / oral history performance 3. Establish Pan African Archives 4. Collaborate with the University of Sol Plaatje, University of South African & University of Mpumalanga |
3. |
University of Fort Hare, Liberation Struggle History Archives |
Community Based Memories Humanities Hub |
3 years |
1/4/2017 – 31/03/2020 |
Digitize the following hubs and sites: 1. Lwandle Museum 2. Alice Community Museum 3. Hogsback Community Art Gallery 4. Mgwali Forced Removal Community Museum 5. Legal Offices of Robert Sobukwe in Graaff Reinet 6. Home of Steve Biko, Ginsberg, Z.K. Matthews House, Alice. |
4. |
Isimangaliso Wetland Park Authority |
Isimangaliso Humanities Hub |
1 year |
1/4/2017 – 31/03/2018 |
1. Development of Digital Archive 2. Publication of edited volume 3. Publication of journal articles 4. Capacity building, particularly for designated groups |
5. |
Lwandle Migrant Labour Museum |
Migrant Workers' Humanities Hub |
2 years |
1/4/2017 – 31/03/2019 |
1. Conduct a travelling exhibition 2. Produce a DVD or booklet on the museum 3. Collaborate with Kuyakhanya Production, University of Fort Hare & University of KwaZulu-Natal |
6. |
Mapungubwe National Park & World Heritage |
Mapungubwe Cultural Humanities Hub |
1 year |
1/4/2017 – 31/03/2018 |
1. Host a conference 2. Host a Dialogue 3. Capacity building particularly for designated racial and gender groups |
7. |
The Hunterstoun Heritage Centre, University of Fort Hare |
Land and Intellectual Humanities Hub |
1 year |
1/4/2017 – 31/03/2018 |
The project will yield the following: 1. Colloquium proceedings & two journal articles or chapters in books arising out of the colloquium 2. Fifteen recorded accounts of the educational histories and experiences in the Eastern Cape of individual participants and their families 3. Produce a documentary film based on these recorded histories 4. An archive (video recordings and transcribed documents) of at least six recorded interviews with local people about their family’s history with regard to land |
8. |
WITS Origins Centre |
Origins Humanities Hub |
1 year |
1/4/2017 – 31/03/2018 |
1. Installation of Engraved Boulders 2. Coordinate public visits 3. Host Workshops 4. Procure educational materials 5. On Reflection of the contribution of Africa to world civilisations 6. Update Blombos exhibition and Middle Age fossil discoveries on the Cape Coast 7. Conduct community workshop 8. Conduct Education seminar |
COMPILER DETAILS
NAME AND SURNAME: MS PEARL WHITTLE
CONTACT: 012 312 5248
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the Minister signs Parliamentary Question 185.
MR GF QONDE
DIRECTOR–GENERAL: HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING
DATE:
PARLIAMENTARY QUESTION 185 IS APPROVED / NOT APPROVED / AMENDED.
COMMENT/S
PROF HB MKHIZE, MP
MINISTER OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING
DATE:
26 February 2018 - NW189
Hlonyana, Ms NKF to ask the Minister of Higher Education and Training
(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 accompanying her?
Reply:
1. (a) The Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) has procured events and conference services from Travel With Flair (TWF) for the period of July 2015 to November 2015.
(i)-(ii) The details are as follows:
Date |
Confirmed venue |
Total cost of booking |
2015-07-18 |
Richardsbay Mandela Day |
7 128 789.40 |
2015-09-14 |
Ingeli Forest Resort |
119 156.25 |
2015-09-04 |
Premier Hotel O.R.Tambo |
133 578.00 |
2015-08-31 |
Radisson Blu Sandton |
16 400.00 |
2015-08-29 |
Protea O.R.Tambo Airport |
44 916.50 |
2015-10-12 |
The Nutting House Lodge |
169 172.00 |
2015-04-09 |
The Aviator Hotel |
15 541.05 |
2015-05-09 |
Coastlands On The Ridge |
7 585.00 |
2015-07-09 |
Park Inn Sandton |
10 455.00 |
2015-07-10 |
The Lakes Hotel & Conference |
11 537.40 |
2015-09-21 |
Kopanong Hotel |
92 901.90 |
2015-09-17 |
Houghton Boardroom |
13 484.49 |
2015-09-16 |
Holiday Inn Sandton |
5 381.25 |
2015-09-29 |
Protea Hotel Samrand |
18 388.50 |
2015-11-26 |
Birchwood Hotel |
41 745.00 |
2015-09-16 |
Inter Continental Hotel |
3 690.00 |
2015-10-22 |
Protea Hotel Manor |
15 928.50 |
2015-09-30 |
Fairmont Zimbali Lodge |
3 782.25 |
2015-10-15 |
Protea O.R.Tambo Airport |
17 737.63 |
2015-10-15 |
The Lakes Hotel & Conference |
118 570.77 |
2015-10-21 |
Kopanong Hotel & Conference |
47 398.05 |
2015-10-21 |
Protea Hotel Capital |
47 150.00 |
2015-10-20 |
The Townhouse Hotel |
15 893.14 |
2015-09-28 |
The Manderson Hotel |
86 100.00 |
2015-10-23 |
Intercontinental Hotel |
3 075.00 |
2015-10-31 |
Protea Hotel O.R.Tambo |
7 303.13 |
2015-10-29 |
Holiday Inn Sandton |
6 702.50 |
2015-01-11 |
Marion On Nicol |
4 120.50 |
2015-11-14 |
Protea O.R.Tambo Airport |
6 380.63 |
2015-11-23 |
Manhattan Hotel |
26 414.25 |
2015-11-24 |
The Aviator Hotel |
39 518.67 |
2015-11-30 |
Protea Hotel Centurion |
34 600.00 |
2015-01-12 |
Coastlands On The Ridge |
24 600.00 |
2015-01-12 |
President Hotel Bloemfontein |
21 525.00 |
2015-02-12 |
The Townhouse Hotel |
28 633.39 |
2015-01-12 |
Orion Promenade Hotel |
37 925.00 |
2015-02-12 |
The Hemingways Hotel |
25 625.00 |
2015-01-12 |
Golden Leopard |
13 120.00 |
2015-02-12 |
Park Hotel Mokopane |
16 400.00 |
2015-11-28 |
Protea Hotel O.R.Tambo |
3 536.25 |
2015-12-01 |
Park Inn Sandton |
5 678.50 |
The Sector Education and Training Authorities (SETAs) and National Institute for Humanities and Social Sciences (NIHSS) have provided the following responses to the questions posed.
(b) The details of entities that procured services from TWF and amounts paid are provided below:
Entity |
Date |
(1) (b) (i) Procured services in each instance |
(1) (b) (ii) Total amount paid to Travel With Flair |
INSETA |
2016/17 |
Service fees Travel |
83 577.51 2 928 877.96 |
2017/18 |
Service fees Travel |
2 291.74 12 623 |
|
FP&M SETA |
2016/17 |
1. Domestic Air Travel 2. Conference Package/Venue Hire 3. Accommodation 4. Car Hire 5. Transfers/Shuttle Services 6. Food & Beverage 7. Audio Visual 8. Accommodation International Accommodation No Show Fee |
1 072 328 726 796 554 546 472 277 77 134 43 016 7 400 8 179 1 400 |
2017/18 |
1. Domestic Air Travel 2. Car Hire 3. Conference Package/Venue Hire 4. Accommodation 5. Transfers/Shuttle Services 6. Visa & Passports Charges 7. Accommodation International 8. Food & Beverage 9. Audio Visual Insurance |
1 144 435 518 078 399 564 253 660 23 046 12 089 96 713 5 539 1 815 630 |
|
AGRISETA |
2016/17 |
Travel and accommodation bookings on behalf of AgriSETA |
329 191 |
2017/18 |
Travel and accommodation bookings on behalf of AgriSETA |
190 094 |
|
CHIETA |
2016/17 |
Accommodation Car hire |
Accommodation Service fee: R65.00 per transaction Car hire service fee: R55 per transaction Billback fee:R55 per transaction 7% (of actual cost) Service fee for group bookings R133 672.53 |
2017/18 |
Accommodation Car hire |
147 095.23 |
|
BANKSETA |
2016/17 |
Domestic Air Travel Car Hire Accommodation Transfers |
52 039 |
2017/18 |
Domestic Air Travel Car Hire Accommodation Transfers |
61 237 |
|
NSFAS |
2016/17 |
Accommodation Air Fares Car Hire Shuttle service |
8 194 804.63 13 108 985.92 3 738 336.60 2 498 254.72 |
W&RSETA |
2016/17 |
Domestic Travel International Travel Accommodation Car hire |
263 995 440 889 175 305 202 125 |
(b) (i)-(ii) The NIHSS has procured services from Travel With Flair (TWF). Various services were procured, mainly travel, accommodation and conferences. The details are as follows:
Category |
Supplier Group |
Total Sum of Tot Fare |
Total % Split |
Accommodation |
Protea Hotel Group (G58) |
29 536 |
0.44% |
Legacy Hotel Group (G45) |
162 618 |
2.40% |
|
City Lodge Group (G13) |
4 350 |
0.06% |
|
Tour Operator |
52 685 |
0.78% |
|
Guest Housses/ General Hotels (G33) |
215 739 |
3.19% |
|
Conference 31 Pax (G75) |
18 170 |
0.27% |
|
Guvon Hotels & Spas (G35) |
223 700 |
3.31% |
|
Intercontinental Hotels & Resorts (G40) |
4 391 |
0.06% |
|
General Accommodation (Gea) |
6 000 |
0.09% |
|
Tsogo Sun Hotels (G77) |
34 241 |
0.51% |
|
Radisson Hoels & Resorts (G59) |
6 501 |
0.10% |
|
Peermont Metcourt Hotels (G56) |
20 965 |
0.31% |
|
Premier Hotels & Resorts (G57) |
3 783 |
0.06% |
|
Car Hire |
Car Hire (G09) |
59 696 |
0.88% |
Guest Housses/ General Hotels (G33) |
- |
0.00% |
|
Transfers (G75) |
29 664 |
0.44% |
|
Conference |
Guest Housses/ General Hotels (G33) |
1 060 520 |
15.68% |
Southern Suns (Sou) |
13 555 |
0.20% |
|
Conference 31 Pax (G75) |
18 700 |
0.28% |
|
Conference |
99 939 |
1.48% |
|
Conferencing/ Events (G18) |
33 325 |
0.49% |
|
Intercontinental Hotels & Resorts (G40) |
5 014 |
0.07% |
|
Domestic Air Travel |
S A Airways (083) |
2 218 699 |
32.80% |
Kulula (161) |
46 431 |
0.69% |
|
British Airways (125) |
167 981 |
2.48% |
|
Insurance |
Insurance (G39) |
6 570 |
0.10% |
International Air Travel |
American Airlines (001) |
197 404 |
2.92% |
Cathay Pacific (160) |
250 565 |
3.70% |
|
Turkish Airlines (235) |
50 656 |
0.75% |
|
S A Airways (083) |
365 816 |
5.41% |
|
Emirates Airline (176) |
406 109 |
6.00% |
|
Regional Air Tickets |
Kenya Airways (706) |
17 013 |
0.25% |
Transfers and Shuttles |
Transfers (G75) |
736 701 |
10.89% |
Transfers |
57 350 |
0.85% |
|
Conference |
140 600 |
2.08% |
2. (a) TWF did not provide services to the DHET related to international travel.
(b) Public entities (Annexure A) and NIHSS (Annexure B) have utilised TWF for international travel bookings. The (i) name of each person who travelled has been listed in the attached tables together with (ii) the travel route taken and (iii) amounts paid for each case.
COMPILER DETAILS
NAME AND SURNAME: MS PEARL WHITTLE
CONTACT: 012 312 5248
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the Minister signs Parliamentary Question 189.
MR GF QONDE
DIRECTOR–GENERAL: HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING
DATE:
PARLIAMENTARY QUESTION 189 IS APPROVED / NOT APPROVED / AMENDED.
COMMENT/S
PROF HB MKHIZE, MP
MINISTER OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING
DATE:
Annexure A: Public Entities
Entity |
2. In cases where they provided services related to international travel. |
a) Name of the person travelled |
b) Route travelled |
c) Amount paid to Travel With Flair paid (R) |
FP&M SETA |
2016/17 |
Ms Felleng Yende (CEO) |
Johannesburg (SA) – Dubai (United Arab Emi) – Birmingham (UK) – Dubai (United Arab Emi) – Johannesburg (SA) |
53 013 |
2017/18 |
Ms Felleng Yende (CEO) Ms Chereece Balkisson |
Johannesburg (SA) – Dubai (United Arab Emi) – Dubai (United Arab Emi) – Johannesburg (SA) Johannesburg (SA) – Dubai (United Arab Emi) – Dubai (United Arab Emi) – Johannesburg (SA) |
81 238
. 52 481
|
|
AGRISETA |
2016/17 |
Mr Frikkie Fouche Mr Gerard Mamabolo Mr Thami Ka Plaatjie |
Abu Dhabi |
31 909 |
CHIETA |
2017/18 |
Mr Gerhardus Ceronie (Board Member) Mr Daniel Ndou (Board Member) Mr Mandla Nkabinde (Board Member) Mr Salathia Phetla (Board Member) Ms Raakshani Bridgemohan (Executive Manager) Ms Princess Moumakoe (Manager) Mr Vusimuzi Mkhatshwa (Specialist) |
Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi Attending World Skills Competitions Johannesburg to Cleveland (Ohio) Training, preparations and exposure to international standards for World Skill Competitions. |
17 783.35 (Total service fees for group booking) 360 (Total Service fees) |
Mr Phillipuss Terblanche (Participant for World Skills Competition) Mr Etienne Nell (Trainer for World Skills Competition) |
||||
NSFAS |
2016/17 |
Lerato Nage Lerato Nage Eugene Johannes Msulwa Daca |
Johannesburg to Nairobi (Kenya) to Johannesburg Johannesburg to Salaam (Tanzania) to Johannesburg to Cape Town Cape Town to Johannesburg to Nairobi (Kenya) to Johannesburg Johannesburg to Salaam (Tanzania) to Johannesburg to Cape Town |
33 691.00 13 581.46 36 006.19 13 522.46 |
WRSETA SETA |
2016/17 |
1. Board Members 2. Learners on the International Leadership Development Programme. 3. Project Manager for ILDP |
1. USA, India and Ghana 2. China and Russia and Ghana |
440 889 |
Annexure B: National Institute for the Humanities and Social Sciences
Date |
a) Name of the person travelled |
b) Route travelled |
c) Amount paid to Travel With Flair paid (R) |
16/03/2017 |
Maharajh Rasigan Mr |
Jnb/Hkg/Pek/Hkg/Jnb |
12 943.23 |
16/03/2017 |
Phaahla Elias Letuku Dr |
Jnb/Hkg/Pek/Hkg/Jnb |
12 943.23 |
13/04/2017 |
Sitas Aristides Prof |
Jnb/Dxb/Hkg/Foc/Hkg |
73 448.23 |
13/04/2017 |
Sitas Aristides Prof |
Hkg/Dxb/Jnb |
0.00 |
22/02/2017 |
Wa Thiongo Ngugi Mr |
Lax/Lhr/Jnb/Lhr/Lax |
197 404.23 |
08/12/2016 |
Mosoetsa Radebe Sarah Dr |
Jnb/Lhr/Jnb |
48 336.23 |
20/12/2016 |
Mosoetsa Radebe Sarah Dr |
Jnb/Lhr/Jnb |
4 398.00 |
01/12/2016 |
Motsemme Nthabiseng Dr |
Jnb/Ist/Esb/Ist/Jnb |
12 390.23 |
05/12/2016 |
Motsemme Nthabiseng Dr |
Jnb/Ist/Esb/Ist/Jnb |
38 266.00 |
31/05/2017 |
Luthuli Isaac Mr |
Jnb/Hkg/Foc/Hkg/Jnb |
19 274.23 |
31/05/2017 |
Maharajh Rasigan Mr |
Jnb/Hkg/Foc/Hkg/Jnb |
19 274.23 |
31/05/2017 |
Mofokeng Esther Tlaleng Ms |
Jnb/Hkg/Foc/Hkg/Jnb |
19 274.23 |
31/05/2017 |
Mohamed Seeraj Mr |
Jnb/Hkg/Foc/Hkg/Jnb |
19 274.23 |
31/05/2017 |
Motlhanke Simon Mr |
Jnb/Hkg/Foc/Hkg/Jnb |
19 274.23 |
31/05/2017 |
Mphambukeli Thulisile Ms |
Jnb/Hkg/Foc/Hkg/Jnb |
19 274.23 |
31/05/2017 |
Mthembu Philani Malibongwe |
Jnb/Hkg/Foc/Hkg/Jnb |
19 274.23 |
31/05/2017 |
Muresan Arina Alexandra Ms |
Jnb/Hkg/Foc/Hkg/Jnb |
19 274.23 |
31/05/2017 |
Phaahla Letuku Elias Mr |
Jnb/Hkg/Foc/Hkg/Jnb |
19 274.23 |
17/05/2017 |
Sitas Aristides Prof |
Cpt/Dxb/Ath Bru/Dxb |
76 901.23 |
17/05/2017 |
Sitas Aristides Prof |
Dxb/Cpt |
0.00 |
31/05/2017 |
Sitas Aristides Prof |
Jnb/Dxb/Hkg/Foc/Hkg |
110 305.23 |
31/05/2017 |
Sitas Aristides Prof |
Hkg/Jnb |
0.00 |
31/05/2017 |
Thompson Ingrid Ms |
Jnb/Hkg/Foc/Hkg/Jnb |
19 274.23 |
31/05/2017 |
Zondi Welcome Siphamandla Mr |
Jnb/Hkg/Foc/Hkg/Jnb |
19 274.23 |
01/06/2017 |
Luruli Ndivhuwo Ms |
Jnb/Hkg/Foc/Hkg/Jnb |
19 274.23 |
01/06/2017 |
Mosoetsa Radebe Sarah Dr |
Jnb/Hkg/Foc/Hkg/Jnb |
84 110.23 |
01/06/2017 |
Pilane Busisiwe Ms |
Jnb/Hkg/Foc/Hkg/Jnb |
19 274.23 |
01/06/2017 |
Sitas Aristides Prof |
Cpt/Dxb/Hkg/Foc/Hkg |
72 614.23 |
01/06/2017 |
Sitas Aristides Prof |
Hkg/Dxb/Cpt |
0.00 |
05/06/2017 |
Sitas Aristides Prof |
Cpt/Dxb/Hkg/Foc/Hkg |
72 812.23 |
05/06/2017 |
Sitas Aristides Prof |
Hkg/Dxb/Cpt |
0.00 |
06/06/2017 |
Thompson Ingrid Ms |
Jnb/Hkg/Foc/Hkg/Jnb |
31 606.23 |
17/07/2017 |
Mosoetsa Radebe Sarah Dr |
Jnb/Lhr/Jnb |
85 709.29 |
11/07/2017 |
Sitas Aristides Prof |
Cpt/Dxb/Ath Bru/Dxb |
28.06 |
11/07/2017 |
Sitas Aristides Prof |
Dxb/Cpt |
0.00 |
11/10/2017 |
Pampallis John Mr |
Jnb/Lhr/Jnb |
85 769.29 |
26 February 2018 - NW36
Bergman, Mr D to ask the Minister of Higher Education and Training
(1)Whether the Culture, Arts, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport Sector Education and Training Authority (CATHSSETA) offered a certain person (name furnished) a full 4-year bursary to study International Hospitality Management (details furnished) on 30 May 2013; if so, (a) by whom and (b) on what grounds was the specified offer made; (2) Whether the CATHSSETA subsequently withdrew the specified bursary while the specified person was overseas doing the course; if so, (a) on what date and (b) on what grounds; (3) Whether the CATHSSETA (a) unsuccessfully defended its withdrawal of the bursary in court, forcing it to pay the bursary as originally promised and (b) subsequently pursued additional legal cases against the person; if so, what are the relevant details in each case; (4) Whether the CATHSSETA has found that there were irregularities in the awarding of the bursary; if so, have any officials been charged with irregular conduct; (5) What was the overall cost to CATHSSETA of the legal proceedings relating to the withdrawal of the bursary?
Reply:
The Culture, Arts, Tourism, Hospitality and Sports Sector Education and Training Authority (CATHSSETA) has provided the following responses to the questions posed.
1. Mr Lesego Luyanda Alexander was awarded a bursary to study International Hospitality Management at the Ecole Hotelliere Lausanne in Switzerland from 31 March 2013 to March 2017.
(a) The former Chief Executive Officer (Mr Mike Tsotetsi) approved the bursary.
(b) The bursary was awarded for a study field / programme on the scarce and critical skills list.
2. (a) The bursary was subsequently withdrawn when CATHSSETA was placed under administration on 15 October 2015.
(b) The bursary was withdrawn as funding was not in line with the CATHSSETA funding framework and it was found to have been irregularly awarded.
3. (a) Yes.
(b) CATHSSETA has filed for a counter-application to pray for a Declaratory Order to the effect that it has complied with its obligations in terms of the agreement entered into with the bursary recipient. The latter has to repay the amounts that were overpaid for the third and fourth year of his studies. The matter was set down for hearing on 29 January 2018.
4. There were irregularities in the awarding of the bursary, as there were no policies regulating the process of awarding international bursaries. Furthermore, the amount awarded was not in line with the CATHSSETA bursary funding framework of R67 000.00 per learner. The relevant staff members were accordingly charged with misconduct.
5. Costs still needs to be confirmed and will be made available when finalised.
COMPILER DETAILS
NAME AND SURNAME: MR MABUZA NGUBANE
CONTACT: 012 312 5896
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the Minister signs Parliamentary Question 36.
MR GF QONDE
DIRECTOR–GENERAL: HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING
DATE:
PARLIAMENTARY QUESTION 36 IS APPROVED / NOT APPROVED / AMENDED.
COMMENT/S
PROF HB MKHIZE, MP
MINISTER OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING
DATE:
26 February 2018 - NW370
Malatsi, Mr MS to ask the Minister of Social Development
(a) What is the total amount that was (i) budgeted for and (ii) spent on her private office (aa) in each of the past three financial years and (bb) since 1 April 2017 and (b) what was the (i) remuneration, (ii) salary level, (iii) job title, (iv) qualification and (v) job description of each employee appointed in her private office in each of the specified periods?
Reply:
In terms of Chapter 8 of the Ministerial Handbook, the organisational structure of a Private Office in support of the Executive Authority is determined after consultation with the Minister of Public Service and Administration in terms of Public Service Regulations, 2001 B.2 (a) and B.2A. The Ministerial Handbook provides for the Executive Authority to appoint support staff on the following basis:
1.1.1 On a contract linked to the political term of office of the Executive Authority or Deputy Minister concerned, as well as the contracts envisaged in section 12A (3) of the Public Service Act and conditions laid down by Cabinet; or
1.1.2 as full-time public servants, provided that they utilise the job evaluation system and ensure that there are sufficient funds available on the approved budget of the relevant Department for the creation of post (s).
1.3 The Executing Authority may second personnel from the components within the Department. The advantage of secondment is that staff members could return to their original components on the approved establishment without any burden to the Department.
The breakdown of the Ministry staff, remuneration levels and qualifications are attached as Annexures. The Chief of Staff and the Financial Assistant Officer were seconded to the Ministry from the components within the Department and their salaries are not budgeted from the Ministry’s Compensation of Employees budget. (a) The breakdown for the total amount (i) budgeted for the Compensation of Employees and the (ii) actual expenditure is shown in the table below and includes the Deputy Minister’s office:
Financial Year |
Budget |
Expenditure |
2015/2016 |
21 003 |
|
2016/2017 |
21 953 |
|
2017/2018 |
14 434 |
For responses to (bb) (b) (i) (ii) (iii) (iv) please refer to the table below:
1 April 2017
i) Remuneration |
ii) Salary Level |
iii) Job title |
iv) Qualifications |
v) Job Description |
Name |
Seconded from the Chief Directorate: Communication |
14 |
Chief of Staff (Acting) |
|
Refer to Annexure |
Mr A Phahlamohlaka |
|
6 |
Administrative Assistant (contract expired on 4 October 2017) |
|
Refer to Annexure |
Ms Mubayi, L |
|
6 |
Administrative Assistant |
|
Refer to Annexure |
Ms Makopo, MS |
|
8 |
Financial Assistant |
|
Refer to Annexure |
Mr Hlophe, PS |
|
11 |
Private Secretary/Appointments Secretary |
|
Refer to Annexure |
Ms Mbatha, MN |
|
13 |
Director: Media Liaison and Protocol |
|
Refer to Annexure |
Ms Mefolo, MYM |
|
9 |
Assistant Appointments and Administrative Secretary |
|
Refer to Annexure |
Ms Sebidi, DA |
|
6 |
Senior Administration Clerk |
|
Refer to Annexure |
Mr Shivuri, SD |
|
6 |
Senior Administration Clerk |
|
Refer to Annexure |
Mr Nkosi, T |
|
12 |
Ministerial Liaison and Outreach Officer |
|
Refer to Annexure |
Ms Mphamo, PV |
|
13 |
Parliamentary Officer |
|
Refer to Annexure |
Ms Ndlovu, I |
|
15 |
Special Advisor |
|
Refer to Annexure |
Dr Magasela, WK |
|
16 |
Special Advisor |
|
Refer to Annexure |
Mr Shezi, SK |
Current: 1 February 2018
i) Remuneration |
ii) Salary Level |
iii Job title |
iv) Qualifications |
v) Job Description |
Name |
Seconded from the Chief Directorate: Communication |
14 |
Chief of Staff (Acting) |
|
Mr A Phahlamohlaka |
|
|
9 |
Executive Assistant to Chief of Staff |
|
Mr Tshabalala, AM |
|
|
8 |
Financial Assistant |
|
Mr Hlophe, PS |
|
|
13 |
Parliamentary Officer |
|
Ms Mefolo, MYM |
|
|
9 |
Executive Assistant to Special Advisors |
|
Ms Sebidi, DA |
|
|
6 |
Senior Administration Clerk |
|
Ms Dladla, LP |
|
|
6 |
Senior Administration Clerk |
|
Mr Shivuri, SD |
|
|
6 |
Senior Administration Clerk |
|
Mr Nkosi, T |
|
|
12 |
Ministerial Liaison and Outreach Officer |
|
Ms Mphamo, PV |
|
|
13 |
Private Secretary / Appointment Secretary |
|
Ms Ndlovu, I |
|
|
15 |
Special Advisor |
|
Dr Magasela, WK |
|
|
16 |
Special Advisor |
|
Dr V Nhlapo |