Questions and Replies
15 December 2017 - NW3999
Figlan, Mr AM to ask the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs
Is the Local Labour Forum in the Modimolle - Mookgophong Local Municipality in Limpopo currently functional; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details? Who is currently part of the Local Labour Forum? (3) (a) when last did the Local Labour Forum meet and (b) what was discussed?
Reply:
According to the information received from Limpopo Provincial Department of Cooperative Governance, Human Settlement and Traditional Affairs:
1. Yes, the Local Labour Forum in the Modimolle - Mookgophong Local Municipality in Limpopo is currently functional.
2. Three Councillors, Trade unions (IMATU and SAMWU), Management (Municipal Manager, Manager: Corporate Services, Manager: Technical Services, Manager: Social Services, Area Manager: Vaalwater and Mookgophong: Legal, Human Resources and Labour Relations Officer.
3. (a) 16 October 2017 (postponed on 27 October 2017, 1 November 2017 and 28 November 2017.
(b) (i) New Limpopo Collective Agreement;
(ii) Essential Service Agreement;
(iii) Protective clothing;
(iv) One job one salary;
(v) Paid leave; and
(vi) Progress report of job evaluation and placement.
15 December 2017 - NW3295
Alberts, Mr ADW to ask the Minister of Justice and Correctional Services
Whether the decision of the Chief Justice that in future English will be the official language of record in terms of section 8(5)(b) of the Superior Courts Act, Act 10 of 2013, was published in the Government Gazette; if not, why it was not considered necessary to do so; if so, in which Government Gazette; (2) whether he is aware of the decision of the Pan South African Language Board (PanSALB) published in Government Gazette No. 24121 of 29 November 2002 in respect of board decision 99 of 2002; if so, what steps his department has taken concerning the specified PanSALB decision; if not, (3) whether he will familiarise himself with the PanSALB decision and will take the necessary steps in this regard; (4) whether he will consider establishing legal certainty and affirming the separation of powers by making an amendment to subsection 8(3)(b) of the Superior Courts Act, Act 10 of 2013, which places a clear limitation on the competencies of the Chief Justice to take decisions regarding the language of record in courts?
Reply:
1.The decision of the Chief Justice that, in future, English will be the official language of record was not published in the Government Gazette.
I am not in a position to respond on behalf of the Chief Justice as to why it was considered not necessary to publish it in the Government Gazette, if it was considered as a decision falling under section 8(3) of the Superior Courts Act, 2013.
2. I am aware of the the decision of the Pan South African Language Board (PanSALB) published in Government Gazette No. 24121 of 29 November 2002, in respect of Board Notice 99 of 2002;
The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development is in the process of developing a policy on the interpretation service which includes provisions on the language of court proceedings (langauge use), as well as a possible position on the language of record for the courts. This policy will inform legislative reform to determine the language of record for the courts, as well as the language of court proceedings.
3. and (4) See response in point (2) above on legislative reform. Additionally, any legislative proposal must consider and uphold the principle of separation of powers between the executive and the judiciary.
15 December 2017 - NW3962
Davis, Mr GR to ask the Minister of Energy
Whether he accompanied certain persons (name furnished) on a trip to the Russian Federation in or around August 2017;if so, did (a) a meeting take place with representatives of a certain company (name furnished) and (b) officials of the Central Energy Fund form part of the delegation?
Reply:
a) The matter was asked during the meeting of the Portfolio committee on Energy on the 22 November 2017.
b) The Minister reaffirms the same answer provided to the committee.
15 December 2017 - NW3615
Xalisa, Mr Z R to ask the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs
Whether (a) his department and/or (b) any entity reporting to him own land; if so, in each case, (i) where is each plot of land located, (ii) what is the size of each specified plot and (iii) what is each plot currently being used for?
Reply:
a) (i)(ii)(iii)
The Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs does not own any land
b) (i)(ii)(iii)
The Department is still awaiting a response from entities reporting to me.
15 December 2017 - NW3596
Stander, Ms T to ask the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs
Do women own title deeds to land that falls in areas under the jurisdiction of traditional leadership; if not, what are the (a) details of the barriers that women experience that prevent them from owning title deeds to land under the jurisdiction of traditional leadership and (b) further relevant details in this regard; if so, (i) how many (aa) women own title deeds in the specified areas and (bb) hectares does each woman own and (ii) where is the land situated; (2) whether he undertook any engagements with traditional leaders to promote female ownership of title deeds to land under the jurisdiction of traditional leaders; if not, (a) why not and (b) what are the further relevant details in this regard; if so, what are the details of the (i) engagements and (ii) progress and results of such engagements to date?
Reply:
The Honourable Member needs to note that the matters that are being raised here, fall within the mandate of the Department of Rural Development and Land Reform. And the question should therefore be re-directed to it as the relevant authority.
15 December 2017 - NW3987
Cassim, Mr Y to ask the Minister of Public Works
What (a) was the total amount that was spent on security upgrades at each Ministerial residence in each year since 2009 and (b) are the details of the security upgrades that were carried out in each case?
Reply:
PRETORIA |
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Residence |
Scope (b) |
Cost of Security Installation (a) |
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1 |
Installation of Security Cameras,Alarm System, beam detectors, security fence and intercom. |
R 549,196.00 |
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2 |
Installation of Security Cameras,Alarm System, beam detectors, security fence and intercom. |
R 740,661.00 |
|
3 |
Installation of Security Cameras,Alarm System, beam detectors, security fence and intercom. |
R 714,045.87 |
|
4 |
Installation of Security Cameras,Alarm System, beam detectors, security fence and intercom. |
R 858,044.40 |
|
5 |
New Installation of Security Cameras,Alarm System, repairs to beam detectors, repairs to security fence and intercom. |
R 87,636.00 |
|
Installation of new Security Cameras and using recently installed/functioning cameras,Installation of new Alarm System, panic buttons, security fence and some repairs to existing intercom. |
R 478,065.00 |
||
6 |
Installation of New Security Cameras,panic buttons , Alarm System, repairs to security fence and intercom. |
R 131,864.00 |
|
7 |
Installation of new Security Cameras, panic buttons and using the functioning and simingly recently installed security cameras,New installation of Alarm System,security fence , repairs to the beam detectors, and intercom. |
R 198,275.40 |
|
8 |
|
R595 326.54 |
|
9 |
|
R598 792.24 |
|
10 |
|
R598 792.94 |
|
11 |
|
R598 792.94 |
|
12 |
|
R598 792.94 |
|
13 |
|
R598 792.94 |
Cape Town
RESIDENCE |
Security Measures/ Upgrades |
Works Description |
1 |
R1,843,796 |
Construction of Guard hut, installation of cameras, monitors, alarm system, electric fence. |
2 |
R2 017 778.46 |
Construction of Guard hut, installation of cameras, monitors, alarm system, electric fence, installation of palisade fencing. |
3 |
R800,537 |
Installation of cameras, monitors, alarm system, electric fence. |
4 |
R1,577,403 |
Construction of Guard hut, installation of cameras, monitors, alarm system, electric fence. |
5 |
R909 178.58 |
Construction of Guard hut, installation of cameras, monitors, alarm system, electric fence. |
6 |
R740 296.26 |
Construction of Guard hut, installation of cameras, monitors, alarm system, electric fence, installation of palisade fencing. |
7 |
R1 424 990.71 |
Construction of Guard hut, installation of cameras, monitors, alarm system, electric fence. |
8 |
R1 577 163.93 |
Construction of Guard hut, installation of cameras, monitors, alarm system, electric fence. |
9 |
R1 277 020.84 |
Construction of boundary wall, Installation of cameras, monitors, alarm system, electric fence, construction of boundary wall. |
10 |
R1,633,106 |
Installation of cameras, monitors, alarm system, electric fence, boundary fence. |
11 |
R2 314 295.09 |
Construction of Guard hut, construction of boundary wall, installation of cameras, monitors, alarm system, electric fence. |
12 |
R2,079,495 |
Construction of Guard hut, installation of cameras, monitors, alarm system, electric fence. |
13 |
R3,025,157 |
Construction of Guard hut, construction of boundary wall, installation of cameras, monitors, alarm system, electric fence. |
14 |
R1 388 126.30 |
Construction of Guard hut, installation of cameras, monitors, alarm system, electric fence. |
15 |
R1 677 185.52 |
Installation of palisade fencing, Installation of cameras, monitors, alarm system, electric fence and construction of guard hut. |
16 |
R1 927 147.29 |
Installation of palisade fencing, Installation of cameras, monitors, alarm system, electric fence. |
17 |
R1 774 199.82 |
Installation of palisade fencing, Installation of cameras, monitors, alarm system, electric fence. |
18 |
R1,083,913 |
Construction of Guard hut, construction of boundary wall, installation of palisade fence, installation of cameras, monitors, alarm system, electric fence. |
19 |
R 3 830 050.66 |
Construction of Guard hut, construction of boundary wall, installation of cameras, monitors, alarm system, electric fence. |
20 |
R 2 141 127.07 |
Construction of Guard hut, construction of boundary wall, installation of cameras, monitors, alarm system, electric fence. |
21 |
R 3 420 177.74 |
Construction of Guard hut, construction of boundary wall, installation of cameras, monitors, alarm system, electric fence. |
15 December 2017 - NW3529
Bara, Mr M R to ask the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs
What number of persons worked in the office of the (a) Mayor, (b) Speaker, (c) Chief Whip, (d) each Mayoral Committee Member and (f) each chairperson of a committee at the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Council, on (i) 1 August 2016 and (ii) 1 August 2017?
Reply:
The information requested by the Honourable Member is not readily available in the Department. The Department has however, engaged the Provincial Departments responsible for Local Government to request the relevant information from municipality. The information will be submitted to the Honourable Member as soon as it is received.
15 December 2017 - NW3869
Alberts, Mr ADW to ask the Minister of Justice and Correctional Services
(a) On what date will his department begin with the judicial inquiry into the death of a certain person (name and details furnished), (b) what are the names of the (i) presiding officer and (ii) other members of the specified inquiry, (c) what are the intended time lines for the completion of the inquiry and (d) what steps will his department take following the completion of the inquiry?
Reply:
I have been informed by the Director of the Public Prosecution for the Western Cape as follows:
a) The statements, documents and information have been submitted to the inquest Magistrate by the Prosecutor in terms of Section 5(1) of the Inquests Act.
Therefore, no date is yet available for the inquest to be held as the inquest Magistrate is still perusing the documents.
b) The matter has not been allocated to a specific presiding officer, and any assessors that might be necessary have not yet been appointed.
c) The police investigation has been completed. However, it is unknown whether the presiding officer will have further queries regarding any evidence. Should the presiding officer raise further queries, they will be attended to as quickly as possible.
d) Once any further investigation that may be necessary has been completed, the presiding officer will determine whether a formal inquest must be held (i.e. one at which viva voce evidence will be heard in court) and whether assessors should be appointed.
14 December 2017 - NW3053
Mhlongo, Mr P to ask the Minister of Police
With reference to the media statement released by the SA Police Service on 10 October 2017 regarding the alleged sponsorship of his trip to Dubai, wherein it is stated that his family was responsible for the trip from the family financial resources, of which the details are completely confidential and protected in accordance with the Members Code of Ethics, what are the relevant sections in the Members Code of Ethics which were referred to in the statement?
Reply:
The Minister relies on the entirety of the Code of Ethics read together with the Act
14 December 2017 - NW3944
Mackenzie, Mr C to ask the Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services
With reference to his reply to question 3229 on 13 November 2017, what (a) number of nominations were received for appointment to the SA Post Office Board, (b) are the names of each individual, (c) are the reasons for not appointing each individual and (d) skills requirements are being sought for each Board position?
Reply:
(a) 338 (three hundred and thirty eight) nominations were received.
(b) and (c) responses are attached as Annexure A.
(d) The skills requirements for the three positions were as follows:
- Position 1 - Banking business;
- Position 2 - Logistics and operations; and
- Position 3 - ICT/e-Commerce or Governance and Compliance or Postal Service and Postal Service Management.
Approved/ not approved
Dr Siyabonga Cwele, MP
Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services
Date:
14 December 2017 - NW3900
Vos, Mr J to ask the Minister of Tourism
Whether, in line with the National Tourism Sector Strategy which makes provision for partnerships with municipalities to convert underutilised resorts into budget resorts, any such programs have been implemented; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
Tourism is a concurrent function. Although the Department conducted an audit which provided a baseline of municipal and provincially owned tourism assets, the decision to convert these underutilised resorts into budget resorts must be taken by the responsible owning entities. This audit report, produced in partnership with the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC), was made available to all provinces for their project and budget planning purposes of their tourism assets. The Department remains committed to providing support to Provincial and Municipal projects from a planning and investment packaging perspective in cases where municipalities have decided to pursue the budget resort approach.
The member is kindly referred to the responses by myself and my predecessor the past two years on the issue of municipal and provincially owned tourism assets.
As per previous responses the Department of Tourism cannot pursue the Budget Resort Concept independently but only in agreement and partnership with the owners of the tourism asset e.g. municipalities and /or Provinces.
Question Number |
Type Question |
Questions Paper: Publication date and number |
Date of Reply |
Question asked by |
2396 |
Written -NA |
7/11/2014 –no 25 |
21/11/2014 |
Mr J Vos (DA) |
593 |
Written NA |
6/03/2015 – no 5 |
20/03/2015 |
Mr J Vos (DA) |
2036 |
Written NA |
29/05/2015 - no 17 |
19/06/2015 |
MR J Vos (DA) |
2093 |
Written NA |
29/05/2015 – no 17 |
19/06/2015 |
Mr J Vos (DA) |
33 (2148) |
Transferred from written to oral-NA |
1/11/2016 - no 34 14/10/2016 - no 30 |
1/11/2017 |
Mr J Vos (DA) |
192 |
Written NA |
17/02/2017 - no 2 |
8/03/2017 |
Mr BR Topham (DA) |
98 |
Oral NA |
30/05/2017- no 19 |
7/06/2017 |
Mr J Vos (DA) |
2238 |
Written NA |
7/08/2017 - no 25 |
22/08/2017 |
MR TM Mbabama (DA) |
14 December 2017 - NW3871
Alberts, Mr ADW to ask the Minister of Labour
Whether her department intends to adjust the entry threshold for the payment of the skills development levy annually in accordance with the annual general salary increase rate; if not, (a) why, given the fact that small business owners have to pay higher increases and, therefore, salaries each year and (b) what are the legal grounds for justifying the stated policy position; if so, (i) what are the relevant details in this regard and (ii) what is the full exposition of the details of the proposed entry threshold increase?
Reply:
Skills development is no longer under the Minister of Labour’s remit, but that of the Department of Higher Education and Training.
14 December 2017 - NW2953
Vos, Mr J to ask the Minister of Police
(1)How many (a) kilometres of security border fences and (b) static observation posts at border crossings were (i) erected and/or (ii) repaired in terms of the National Rural Safety Strategy (aa) in each of the past five financial years and (bb) since 1 April 2017 in each province; (2) what is the total number of SA Police Service members who are currently stationed at each static border crossing observation post?
Reply:
(1)(a)(b)(i)(ii)(aa)(bb) The South African Police Service (SAPS), does not erect or repair security border fences or static observation posts. This is the responsibility of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF).
2. Border crossing observation posts are monitored and manned by members of the SANDF.
14 December 2017 - NW3501
Ryder, Mr D to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation
(1)What is the current status of the construction of the Rietspruit Outfall Sewer Pipeline in Midvaal and Emfuleni which is currently threatening the construction of houses in Savanna City; (2) has a contractor been appointed; if not, (a) why not and (b) by what date will a contractor be appointed; if so, what are the relevant details; (3) what is the planned completion date of the project?
Reply:
(1) Rietspruit Outfall Sewer Pipeline project has recently been incorporated into the Sedibeng Regional Sewer Scheme (SRSS) based on the recommendation of the SRSS Technical Feasibility Study review. Risimati Consulting Engineers Pty (Ltd) were appointed by Emfuleni Municipality before the project was incorporated into the SRSS and to date, about 50% of the detail design of the sewer pipeline has been completed. Since the project is now part of the SRSS and Rand Water is the Implementing Agent for SRSS, the Risimati contract is to be ceded to Rand Water. Currently the due diligence exercise is underway at Rand Water, and it is about 90% complete.
(2) No, the contractor has not yet been appointed. Once the Rasimati Consulting Engineers have completed the detail design of the sewer outfall pipeline, then a competent contractor to do the construction work will be appointed following Rand Water’s procurement process.
(3) Subject to availability of funds, the Rietspruit Outfall Sewer pipeline project will commence in the next financial year, and will run for a period of 3 years.
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14 December 2017 - NW3956
Bara, Mr M R to ask the Minister of Police
How long will it take to (a) process, (b) test and (c) check the system for links of a single firearm handed in during the proposed Firearm Amnesty period in 2018?
Reply:
(a)(b) and (c) The test firing will occur at station level, within one week of receiving the firearm, whereafter the fired specifimens will be submitted to the Forensic Science Laboratory. The loading and comparison searching on the Intergrated Ballistic Identification System and other testing, will occur within 30 days from receipt of the fired specimens.
14 December 2017 - NW3261
Hill-Lewis, Mr GG to ask the Minister of Police
Did he meet with any (a) members and/or (b) close associates of a certain family (name furnished) in Dubai on or around 27 December 2016; if so, what are the relevant details in each case?
Reply:
(a) and (b) no
14 December 2017 - NW3971
Brauteseth, Mr TJ to ask the Minister of Tourism
(a) By what date (i) will a business plan for the Royal Khalanga Accommodation Lodge in Limpopo be tabled before the Portfolio Committee on Tourism, (ii) will her department submit a full report with regard to the costs, projected income, and viability of the resort to the specified Committee and (b) what role is envisaged for the (i) Greater Tzaneen Local Municipality and (ii) Mopane District Municipality in relation to the resort?
Reply:
The Department is not responsible for the operation of a project post-handover and therefore does not have information related to the business plan, costs, projected income of the resort and role of the Greater Tzaneen Local Municipality and Mopane District Municipality. This question will need to be referred to the Project Owning Entity.
14 December 2017 - NW4002
Hadebe, Mr TZ to ask the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and FisheriesQUESTION
(1)What amounts of abalone were confiscated from alleged poachers during the period 1 January 2012 up to the latest specified date for which information is available; (2) for each specified year, (a) what number of alleged poachers were (i) arrested and (ii) successfully prosecuted and (b) in what jurisdiction did each prosecution occur; (3) (a) what number of court cases against alleged abalone poachers are currently pending and (b) what is the estimated amount of abalone involved in each specified case; (4) what amount of the confiscated abalone was (a) destroyed, (b) sold and (c) sold at auction in each specified year?
Reply:
- Amount of confiscated Abalone is 463 796.04 Kg
- (a) (i) Arrests are as follows:
- In year 2012 the number of poachers arrested were 251. In that, 210 were arrested within the Western Cape jurisdiction and 41 were arrested within the Eastern Cape Jurisdiction.
- In year 2013 the number of poachers arrested were 325. In that, 289 were arrested within the Western Cape jurisdiction and 36 were arrested within the Eastern Cape Jurisdiction.
- In year 2014 the number of poachers arrested were 80. In that, 56 were arrested within the Western Cape jurisdiction and 24 were in the Eastern Cape Jurisdiction.
- In year 2015 the number of poachers arrested were 198. In that, 151 were arrested in the Western Cape jurisdiction, 45 were arrested within the Eastern Cape Jurisdiction and 2 arrested within Northern Cape.
- In year 2016 the number of poachers arrested were 318. In that, 288 were arrested in the Western Cape jurisdiction and 30 were arrested within the Eastern Cape Jurisdiction
- In year 2017 the number of poachers arrested were 125. In that, 113 were arrested in the Western Cape jurisdiction and 12 were arrested within the Eastern Cape Jurisdiction
(ii) The Department of Justice (through the National Prosecuting Authority) is the mandated Department for prosecution of criminal Offences. Therefore the Department of Justice is the competent Authority in terms of reporting on criminal prosecutions. However we are aware that more than 133 Abalone Cases had been completed since year 2012.
(b) In terms of prosecutorial Jurisdiction, Prosecutions occurred predominantly in Eastern Cape and Western Cape. However, the Department of Justice, as we mentioned above, is the mandated authority to prosecute criminal cases and to report on prosecutions.
3(a) Approximately 452 cases are still pending and
(b) The total confiscated abalone for the pending cases is estimated to be approximately 38 631.00 Kilograms.
4(a) Confiscated Abalone destroyed
2012 – 1981.07kg (Unfit dried)
2013 – 4488.48kg (Unfit dried)
2014 – 10 748.97kg (Unfit dried)
2015 – 7 687.27kg (Unfit dried)
2016 – 9 299.02kg (Unfit dried)
2017 – 2 987.80kg (Unfit dried)
(b) It was only sold at auctions.
(c) Confiscated Abalone sold at auctions.
2012 – 5 821.07kg (dried)
2013 – 7 675.95kg (dried)
2014 – 18 230.17kg (dried)
2015 – 21 043.04kg (dried)
2016 – 16 664.28kg (dried)
2017 – 10 016.20kg (dried)
14 December 2017 - NW3969
Vos, Mr J to ask the Mr J Vos (DA) to ask the Minister of Tourism
(a) What (i) total amount in income has the Royal Khalanga Accommodation Lodge in Limpopo generated in each financial year since its inception, (ii) amount of any grant or subsidy from all spheres of government was included in the said income in each specified financial year and (iii) was the total income and expenditure statement in each specified financial year and (b) was the result represented as a profit or loss in each case?
Reply:
The Department is not responsible for the operation of a project post-handover and therefore does not collect data on income or expenditure post-handover. This question will need to be referred to the Project Owning Entity who is the Valoyi Traditional Authority Trust.
14 December 2017 - NW2720
Basson, Mr LJ to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation
With reference to her reply to question 581 on 3 May 2017, (a) what is the current amount owed by her department to the 15 water boards and (b) in each case, (i) what is the name of the water board owed, (ii) what amount is outstanding and (iii) on what date will the amounts be paid?
Reply:
a) My Department is currently owing R47 803 754.46 to three (3) Water Boards as at 13 December 2017 as per the table below:
(b)(i) Name of Water Board |
(b)(ii) Amount |
(b)(iii) Expected date of payment |
Sedibeng Water Board |
R 29 930 475.82 |
20 December 2017 |
Rand Water Board |
R 11 842 268.80 |
20 December 2017 |
Bloem Water Board |
R 6 031 009.84 |
20 December 2017 |
Total |
R 47 803 754.46 |
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14 December 2017 - NW3948
Kohler-Barnard, Ms D to ask the Minister of Police
(1)What is the current status of the investigation into charges of corruption and defeating the ends of justice against a certain person (name and details furnished); (2) whether the specified person is currently on suspension; if not, (a) why not and (b) what is the person’s current employment status within the SA Police Service; if so, what amount was paid to the person for (i) salary, (ii) bonuses and (iii) other benefits (aa) in each of the financial years covering the person’s suspension and (bb) since 1 April 2017?
Reply:
1. There is currently no investigation pending against the said official. The official terminated his services, on 2015-10-15.
(2)(a)(b)(i)(ii)(iii)(aa) and (bb)
The said official is currently not on suspension, as he has terminated his service. However, it must be mentioned that on 2015-10-14, the said official was served with a notice of contemplated suspension/transfer, but the official choose to resign the following day.
14 December 2017 - NW3950
America, Mr D to ask the Minister of Police
(1)What are the names of the Brigadier-Generals in the SA Police Service who failed to attain security clearance; (2) will they be dismissed from their position; if not, why not; if so, on what date?
Reply:
(1) and (2) There are two Major-Generals whose files were closed in 2016, without issuing the clearance certificates. Their files were closed because they had not submitted all the required documentation.
These Major-Generals are now required to re-apply, in terms of the new directive by the National Commissioner. The directive instructs all Generals and Brigadiers to submit their applications before the end of December 2017. Their names cannot yet be disclosed, considering that, together with all members of senior management, they have been afforded the opportunity to re-apply within the stipulated time frames.
In the interim, members of the Senior Management Service (SMS), are being dealt with in terms of Section 70 and 71 of the South African Police Service Act, which require them to take an oath of secrecy.
Furthermore, consistent with the requirements of the Minimum Information Security Standards (MISS) policy, the respective supervisors must, at the end of every financial year, furnish a certificate regarding the security conduct of persons who do not yet possess security clearance certificates.
The MISS policy states, amongst others, that “the screening authority will merely make a recommendation regarding the security competence of the person concerned, to the head of the requesting institution, and this should in no way be seen as a final testimonial, as far as the utilisation of the person is concerned”. The relevant legislation and the MISS do not provide for the dismissal of persons who fail to obtain security clearance certificates.
Taking the above into account, it is clear that each case will have to be considered on its own merit.
14 December 2017 - NW3681
Kopane, Ms SP to ask the Minister of Health
(a) What number of health professionals were reported to the Health Professions Council of South Africa (i) in each of the past three financial years and (ii) since 1 April 2017, (b) what are the details of each health professional’s designation, (c) what breach was the health professional reported for in each case, (d) what was the outcome of each completed case, (e) what number of health professionals were suspended and (f) what number of memberships were terminated?
Reply:
The response is as follows, according to the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA):
(a) (i) The number of health professionals reported to the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) in each of the past three financial years is as follows:
- 2014/2015: 1 756
- 2015/2016: 1 795
- 2016/2017: 1 163
(ii) The number of health professional reported to the HPCSA for the period 01 April 2017 – to date is 94.
b) Details of each health professional’s designation: 4133 = Medical practitioners and Dentists
(c) breach of health professional reported in each case |
(d) the outcome of each completed case |
02 = abortion |
02 = no evidence of unprofessional conduct |
405 = incorrect accounts |
11 = withdrawn |
114 = due to time constraints the outcome in respect of the 114 matters could not be established. |
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237= mediated upon by the Ombudsman |
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31=no evidence of unprofessional conduct |
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02 =Deferred for consultation |
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10 = Cancelled |
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05 =Advertising |
01 Withdrawn |
04 = due to time constraints the outcome in respect of the 04 matters. |
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14 = Assault |
01 cancelled |
01 no evidence |
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04=ombudsman mediation |
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07 = due to time constraints the outcome in respect of the 07 matters could not be established. |
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01 =Withdrawn |
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166 - Bad communication |
11=withdrawn |
41= due to time constraints the outcome in respect of the 41matters could not be established. |
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94= mediated upon by the Ombudsman |
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15 =no evidence of unprofessional conduct |
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05= Cancelled |
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03 = Breach of contract |
01= due to time constraints the outcomein respect of the 01 matter could not be established. |
02= mediated upon by the Ombudsman |
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142=Certificates |
08=withdrawn |
89= due to time constraints the outcome in respect of the 89matters could not be established. |
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16= mediated upon by the Ombudsman |
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19=no evidence of unprofessional conduct |
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01=Referred for inquiry |
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09= Cancelled |
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1129=competence |
52=withdrawn |
629= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established. |
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82= mediated upon by the Ombudsman |
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305=no evidence of unprofessional conduct |
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07=guilty |
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06 =duplicate |
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01=Deferred for consultation |
|
47= Cancelled |
|
12=Consulting rooms |
01=withdrawn |
01 =no evidence of unprofessional conduct |
|
09= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established. |
|
01= Cancelled |
|
55 =Practising without registration |
03=withdrawn |
32= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established. |
|
02= mediated upon by the Ombudsman |
|
13=no evidence of unprofessional conduct |
|
01= guilty |
|
04= Cancelled |
|
16=Contraventions of the medicine and substance related Act 101 of 1965 |
03=withdrawn |
07= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established. |
|
02= mediated upon by the Ombudsman |
|
03=no evidence of unprofessional conduct |
|
01= Cancelled |
|
03=Covering |
01= mediated upon by the Ombudsman |
02=no evidence of unprofessional conduct |
|
02=Criminal convictions |
01=withdrawn |
01= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established. |
|
23=Racial Discrimination |
01=withdrawn |
10= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established. |
|
07= mediated upon by the Ombudsman |
|
03=no evidence of unprofessional conduct |
|
02= Cancelled |
|
07=Exploitation |
03= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established. |
01= mediated upon by the Ombudsman |
|
03=no evidence of unprofessional conduct |
|
36=Exposing patient to danger |
02=withdrawn |
22 = due to time constraints the outcome could not be established. |
|
02 = Mediated upon by the Ombudsman |
|
06 = No evidence of unprofessional conduct |
|
04 cancelled |
|
440=Fees |
24=withdrawn |
121= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established. |
|
234= mediated upon by the Ombudsman |
|
42=no evidence of unprofessional conduct |
|
01=duplicated |
|
01=Deferred for consultation |
|
17= Cancelled |
|
99=Fraud |
11=withdrawn |
57= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established. |
|
11= mediated upon by the Ombudsman |
|
01=referred for inquiry |
|
15 =no evidence of unprofessional conduct |
|
04= Cancelled |
|
26=Withholding information |
01=Withdrawn |
09= Due to time constraints the outcome could not be established. |
|
10= Mediated upon by the Ombudsman |
|
04=No evidence of unprofessional conduct |
|
01=Duplicated |
|
01= Cancelled |
|
519=Insufficient care/treatment |
28=withdrawn |
260= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established. |
|
74= mediated upon by the Ombudsman |
|
137=no evidence of unprofessional conduct |
|
01=guilty |
|
19= Cancelled |
|
04=Itinerary practice |
02= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established. |
02= mediated upon by the Ombudsman |
|
01=Kickbacks |
01=withdrawn |
03=Lost samples |
01= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established. |
01= mediated upon by the Ombudsman |
|
01 =no evidence of unprofessional conduct |
|
49=Operation without consent |
03=withdrawn |
23= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established. |
|
10= mediated upon by the Ombudsman |
|
10=no evidence of unprofessional conduct |
|
03=Duplicated |
|
48=Over service |
04=withdrawn |
12= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established. |
|
27= mediated upon by the Ombudsman |
|
04=no evidence of unprofessional conduct |
|
01= Cancelled |
|
17=Unethical prescription |
06=withdrawn |
09= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established. |
|
01= mediated upon by the Ombudsman |
|
01= Cancelled |
|
181=Refuse assistant |
05=withdrawn |
81= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established. |
|
60= mediated upon by the Ombudsman |
|
01=referred for inquiry |
|
25=no evidence of unprofessional conduct |
|
09= Cancelled |
|
364=Reports |
18=withdrawn |
98= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established. |
|
183= mediated upon by the Ombudsman |
|
46 =no evidence of unprofessional conduct |
|
03= duplicated |
|
01= found guilty |
|
15= Cancelled |
|
41=Reputation of colleague |
19= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established. |
04= mediated upon by the Ombudsman |
|
18=no evidence of unprofessional conduct |
|
17= Contravening the specialist rules |
02=withdrawn |
12= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established. |
|
01=no evidence of unprofessional conduct |
|
02= Cancelled |
|
49=secrecy |
03=withdrawn |
23= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established. |
|
07= mediated upon by the Ombudsman |
|
13=no evidence of unprofessional conduct |
|
03= Cancelled |
|
21=Section 51 |
17= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established. |
01= mediated upon by the Ombudsman |
|
01= Duplicated =Deferred for consultation |
|
02= Cancelled |
|
05=practising outside scope of practice |
04= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established. |
01=no evidence of unprofessional conduct |
|
08= Supersession |
05= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established. |
01= mediated upon by the Ombudsman |
|
01=guilty |
|
01= Cancelled |
|
03=Trade medicine |
01=withdrawn |
02= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established. |
|
37=Unacceptable relationship |
04=withdrawn |
19= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established. |
|
04= mediated upon by the Ombudsman |
|
05 =no evidence of unprofessional conduct |
|
01=guilty |
|
01=referred for inquiry |
|
03= Cancelled |
|
92=Unprofessional conduct |
02=withdrawn |
48= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established. |
|
13= mediated upon by the Ombudsman |
|
21=no evidence of unprofessional conduct |
|
01=guilty |
|
07= Cancelled |
|
19=Unregistered |
01=withdrawn |
13= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established. |
|
05= Cancelled |
|
67=Unsatisfactory dentures |
02=withdrawn |
61= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established. |
|
01= mediated upon by the Ombudsman |
|
03=no evidence of unprofessional conduct |
b) Details of each health professional’s designation: 25=Dental therapists and oral hygiene
(c) breach of health professional reported in each case |
(d) the outcome of each completed case |
02 =Advertising |
02 = due to time constraints the outcome could not be established in terms of the matter. |
01 = Assault |
01 = due to time constraints the outcome could not be established in respect of the matter. |
01 - Bad communication |
01= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established in respect of the matter. |
01=Certificates |
01= mediated upon by the Ombudsman |
05=incompetence |
05= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established in respect of the matters. |
01=Exposing patient to danger |
01= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established in respect of the matter. |
03=Fees |
01= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established in respect of the matter. |
02= mediated upon by the Ombudsman |
|
05=Fraud |
05= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established in respect of the matters. |
01=Insufficient care/treatment |
01= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established in respect of the matter. |
01=Refuse assistant |
01= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established in respect of the matter. |
01=practicing outside scope of practice |
01= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established in respect of the matter. |
01= Failure to refer to Specialist |
01= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established in respect of the matter. |
02=unsatisfied dentures |
01= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established in respect of the matters. |
01= Cancelled |
b) Details of each health professional’s designation: 15=Dietetics
(c) breach of health professional reported in each case |
(d) the outcome of each completed case |
01= bad communication |
01= mediated upon by the Ombudsman |
01 =breach of contract |
01= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established in respect of the matter. |
01= incompetence |
01= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established in respect of the matter. |
01=Expose patient to danger |
01= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established in respect of the matter. |
05 fees |
02= mediated upon by the Ombudsman |
03=no evidence of unprofessional conduct |
|
01= fraud |
01= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established in respect of the matter. |
01=Insufficient treatment |
01= mediated upon by the Ombudsman |
01 =Over-service |
01= mediated upon by the Ombudsman |
01 = reports |
01= mediated upon by the Ombudsman |
01=Section 51 |
01= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established in respect of the matter. |
01=unprofessional conduct |
01= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established in respect of the matter. |
b) Details of each health professional’s designation: 72=Emergency Care
(c) breach of health professional reported in each case |
(d) the outcome of each completed case |
02=Accounts |
01=ombudsman mediation |
01= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established in respect of the matter. |
|
01 =Advertising |
01 = due to time constraints the outcome could not be established in respect of the matter. |
02 = Assault |
02 = due to time constraints the outcome could not be established in respect of the matters. |
01=Certificates |
01 = due to time constraints the outcome could not be established in respect of the matter. |
11=incompetence |
11 = due to time constraints the outcome could not be established in respect of the matters. |
04=Contraventions of the medicine and substance related Act 101 of 1965 |
04 = due to time constraints the outcome could not be established in respect of the matters. |
01=Control medicine |
01 = due to time constraints the outcome could not be established in respect of the matter. |
03=Discrimination |
03 = due to time constraints the outcome could not be established in respect of the matters. |
05=Exposing patient to danger |
05= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established in respect of the matters. |
01=Fees |
01= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established in respect of the matter. |
02=Fraud |
02 = due to time constraints the outcome could not be established in respect of the matters. |
02=Withholding information |
02= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established in respect of the matters. |
14=Insufficient care/treatment |
12= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established in respect of the matters. |
02 = cancelled |
|
03=Refuse assistant |
03= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established in respect of the matters. |
01=Reports |
01 = due to time constraints the outcome could not be established in respect of the matter. |
04=Reputation of colleague |
04= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established in respect of the matters. |
10=Contravening the specialist rules |
10= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established in respect of the matters. |
03=Specialist |
03 = due to time constraints the outcome could not be established in respect of the matters. |
01=Unacceptable relationship |
01 = due to time constraints the outcome could not be established in respect of the matter. |
01=Unprofessional conduct |
01 = due to time constraints the outcome could not be established in respect of the matter. |
b) Details of each health professional’s designation: 01=Environmental health
(c) breach of health professional reported in each case |
(d) the outcome of each completed case |
01=Unregistered practitioner |
01=due to time constraints the outcome could not be established in respect of the matter. |
b) Details of each health professional’s designation: 02 =Medical Technology
(c) breach of health professional reported in each case |
(d) the outcome of each completed case |
01=insufficient care treatment |
01 = due to time constraints the outcome could not be established in respect of the matter. |
01=Exploitation |
01 = due to time constraints the outcome could not be established in respect of the matter. |
b) Details of each health professional’s designation: 59=Medical orthotics and prosthetics and Occupational therapists
(c) breach of health professional reported in each case |
(d) the outcome of each completed case |
14=incorrect accounts |
05= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established in respect of the matters. |
08= mediated upon by the Ombudsman |
|
01= Withdrawn |
|
01=Advertising |
01= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established in respect of the matter. |
03=Bad communication |
03= mediated upon by the Ombudsman |
10=Incompetence |
09= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established in respect of the matters. |
01= Cancelled |
|
01=Consulting rooms |
01= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established in respect of the matter. |
01=Practicing without registration |
01 =withdrawn |
14=fees |
01=withdrawn |
06= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established in respect of the matters. |
|
07= mediated upon by the Ombudsman |
|
05=Fraud |
01=withdrawn |
03= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established in respect of the matters. |
|
01= Cancelled |
|
05=Insufficient care treatment |
05= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established in respect of the matters. |
04=Reports |
01= mediated upon by the Ombudsman |
01=no evidence of unprofessional conduct |
|
02= Cancelled |
|
01=Unprofessional conduct |
01= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established in respect of the matters. |
(b) Details of each health professional’s designation:84=Optometrist and Dispensing Opticians
(c) breach of health professional reported in each case |
(d) the outcome of each completed case |
06=incorrect accounts |
04= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established in respect of the matters. |
02= mediated upon by the Ombudsman |
|
01=Advertising |
01 = due to time constraints the outcome could not be established in respect of the matter. |
01=assault |
01= mediated upon by the Ombudsman |
02=Bad communication |
02= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established in respect of the matter. |
01=Breach of contract |
01 = withdrawn. |
24=Incompetence |
13 = due to time constraints the outcome could not be established in respect of the matters. |
11= mediated upon by the Ombudsman |
|
04=Practicing without registration |
01=ombudsman |
03= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established in respect of the matters. |
|
01 = Contravention of medicine and substance related Act 101 of 1965 |
01= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established in respect of the matters. |
01=Exploitation |
01= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established in respect of the matter. |
02=Expose patient to danger |
02= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established in respect of the matter. |
14=fees |
09= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established in respect of the matters. |
04=referred to Ombudsman |
|
01=withdrawn |
|
02=Fraud |
02= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established in respect of the matters. |
07=Insufficient care treatment |
06= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established in respect of the matters. |
01= cancelled |
|
01=Operation without consent |
01=referred to Ombudsman |
02=Over servicing |
01= mediated upon by the Ombudsman |
01= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established in respect of the matter. |
|
01=Unethical prescription |
01 due to time constraints the outcome could not be established in respect of the matter. |
03=Refuse assistant |
01 due to time constraints the outcome could not be established in respect of the matters. |
02= mediated upon by the Ombudsman |
|
02=Reports |
02= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established in respect of the matters. |
03=Practicing out of scope |
03= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established in respect of the matters. |
01=Unacceptable relationship |
01= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established in respect of the matter. |
04=Unprofessional conduct |
04= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established in respect of the matters. |
01=Employing an unregistered person |
01= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established in respect of the matter. |
(b) Details of each professional’s designation: 77=Physiotherapy, Podiatry and Biokinetics
(c) breach of health professional reported in each case |
(d) the outcome of each completed case |
17=Incorrect accounts |
01= withdrawn |
07= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established. |
|
09= mediated upon by the Ombudsman |
|
01=Advertising |
01= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established. |
02=Bad communication |
01= mediated upon by the Ombudsman |
01= Cancelled |
|
01=Breach of contract |
01= Cancelled |
09=Incompetence |
09=due to time constraints the outcome could not be established. |
05=Practicing without registration |
04= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established. |
01=guilty |
|
01= Racial discrimination |
01= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established. |
12=fees |
04= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established. |
07= mediated upon by the Ombudsman |
|
01= Cancelled |
|
07=Fraud |
05= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established. |
02= mediated upon by the Ombudsman |
|
05=Insufficient care treatment |
02= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established. 03= mediated upon by the Ombudsman |
01=Operation without consent |
01= withdrawn |
06=Overservicing |
04= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established. |
02= mediated upon by the Ombudsman |
|
01=Refuse assistant |
01 -due to time constraints the outcome could not be established. |
02=Reports |
01= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established. |
01 = referred to ombudsman |
|
01=Reputation of colleagues |
01= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established. |
01=secrecy |
01= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established. |
01=Supersession |
01=withdrawn |
01=Touting |
01= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established. |
01=Unacceptable relationship |
01= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established. |
02=Unprofessional conduct |
02= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established. |
(b) Details of each health professional’s designation:280= Psychologist
(c) breach of health professional reported in each case |
(d) the outcome of each completed case |
08=Incorrect accounts |
03= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established. |
04= mediated upon by the Ombudsman |
|
01=no evidence of unprofessional conduct |
|
01=Advertising |
01= withdrawn |
02=Assault |
02= No evidence of unprofessional conduct |
09=Bad communication |
06= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established. |
03= mediated upon by the Ombudsman |
|
03=Certificate |
03= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established. |
16=Incompetence |
13= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established. |
02= mediated upon by the Ombudsman |
|
01= Cancelled |
|
11=Practicing without registration |
07= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established. |
01= mediated upon by the Ombudsman |
|
02=no evidence of unprofessional conduct |
|
01= Cancelled |
|
01=Racial discrimination |
01= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established. |
02=Exploitation |
01= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established. |
01= Cancelled |
|
05=Expose patient to danger |
05= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established. |
11=fees |
02= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established. |
09= mediated upon by the Ombudsman |
|
06=Fraud |
06= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established. |
01=Impeding a patient |
01= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established. |
03=Withholding information |
02= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established. |
01=no evidence of unprofessional conduct |
|
10=Insufficient care treatment |
01= withdrawn |
06= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established. |
|
02 =no evidence of unprofessional conduct |
|
01= Cancelled |
|
10=providing treatment without consent |
09= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established. |
01= Cancelled |
|
5= Refuse assistant |
02= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established. |
03= mediated upon by the Ombudsman |
|
132=Reports |
07= withdrawn |
97= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established. |
|
08= mediated upon by the Ombudsman |
|
17 =no evidence of unprofessional conduct |
|
01= guilty |
|
02= Cancelled |
|
01=Reputation of colleagues |
01= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established. |
07=Rule Spec contravening |
06= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established. |
01=no evidence of unprofessional conduct |
|
07=Secrecy |
07= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established. |
01=Section 51 |
01= Cancelled |
02=Specialist |
02= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established. |
01=Supersession |
01= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established. |
05=Unacceptable relationship |
01=withdrawn |
03= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established. |
|
01=no evidence of unprofessional conduct |
|
18=Unprofessional conduct |
15= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established. |
01=no evidence of unprofessional conduct |
|
02= Cancelled |
|
02=Unregistered |
01= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established. |
01= Cancelled |
b) Details of each health professional’s designation: 39=Radiography and Clinical Technology
(c) breach of health professional reported in each case |
(d) the outcome of each completed case |
04=Incorrect accounts |
03= mediated upon by the Ombudsman |
01=no evidence of unprofessional conduct |
|
01=breach of contract |
01= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established. |
01=Incompetence |
01= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established. |
02=Practicing without registration |
01= guilty |
01= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established. |
|
01=Racial discrimination |
01= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established. |
01=Expose patient to danger |
01= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established. |
03=fees |
03= mediated upon by the Ombudsman |
04=Fraud |
04= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established. |
01=Insufficient care treatment |
01= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established. |
02=providing treatment without consent |
01= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established. |
01=referred to ombudsman |
|
05Refuse assistant |
05 due to time constraints the outcome could not be established. |
01=Reports |
01= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established. |
01=Reputation of colleagues |
01= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established. |
01=Supersession |
01= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established. |
01=Unacceptable relationship |
01= mediated upon by the Ombudsman |
10=Unprofessional conduct |
10= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established. |
(b) Details of each health professional’s designation:24=Speech, Language and Hearing
(c) breach of health professional reported in each case |
(d) the outcome of each completed case |
02=Incorrect accounts |
02= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established. |
03=Incompetence |
03= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established. |
07=fees |
04= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established. |
03= mediated upon by the Ombudsman |
|
02=Fraud |
02= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established. |
01=Withholding information |
01=cancelled |
01=Insufficient care treatment |
01= Cancelled |
01Refuse assistant |
01= mediated upon by the Ombudsman |
02=Reports |
01= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established. |
01= mediated upon by the Ombudsman |
|
02=Unprofessional conduct |
02= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established. |
01=Unregistered |
01= due to time constraints the outcome could not be established. |
(e) The following represent the number of health professional that were suspended from the register of practicing health professionals as a result of unprofessional conduct: –
2014/15 FY |
2015/2016 FY |
2016/17 FY |
01 April 2017 to 31 October 2017 |
73 health professionals suspended |
28 health professionals suspended |
10 health professionals suspended |
03 health professionals suspended |
(f) The following represent the number of health professionals that were removed from the register of practicing health professionals (membership terminated) as a result of unprofessional conduct: –
2014/15 FY |
2015/2016 FY |
2016/17 FY |
01 April 2017 to 31 October 2017 |
04 health professionals removed |
09 health professionals removed |
03 health professionals removed |
02 health professionals removed |
END
14 December 2017 - NW4003
Hadebe, Mr TZ to ask the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and FisheriesQUESTION
(1)What amounts of abalone were confiscated from alleged poachers during the period 1 January 2012 up to the latest specified date for which information is available; (2) for each specified year, (a) what number of alleged poachers were (i) arrested and (ii) successfully prosecuted and (b) in what jurisdiction did each prosecution occur; (3) (a) what number of court cases against alleged abalone poachers are currently pending and (b) what is the estimated amount of abalone involved in each specified case; (4) what amount of the confiscated abalone was (a) destroyed, (b) sold and (c) sold at auction in each specified year?
Reply:
(1)(a) dates
2012 – 11 June 2012 and 23 October 2012
2013 – 22 March 2013; 24 May 2013; 06 September 2013; 30 October 2013
2014 – 24 March 2014; 09 May 2014; 06 June 2014; 01 August 2014; 17 September 2014; 03 November 2014; 19 December 2014
2015 – 04 August 2015; 11 August 2015; 19 October 2015; 17 December 2015
2016 – 18 May 2016; 08 June 2016; 20 July 2016; 28 September 2016; 28 October 2016; 01 December 2016
(b) venues
All abalone auctions were held in the Foretrust Building, 6th floor, OCFO Boardroom
c) means of advertising for all sales and/or auctions of abalone seized from poachers and/or other sources
Only South African Companies with a valid fish processing establishment permit issued per calendar year by the Department are eligible to participate in abalone auctions
(2) 2012:
11 June 2012; Walker Bay; R 4 166 990.42; 1761.09kg
23 October 2012; Walker Bay; R 4 126 412.46; 4059.98kg
2013:
22 March 2013; Combined Abalone; R 3 283 272.13; 1993.99kg
24 May 2013; Walker Bay; R 1 081 981.00; 1189.22kg
06 September 2013; Walker Bay; R 1 361 710.03; 1791kg
30 October 2013; SPP Canning; R 1 085 166.12; 1377.70kg
30 October 2013; Walker Bay; R 1 033 599.10; 1324.04kg
2014:
24 March 2014; Combined Abalone; R 1 110 898.33; 2210.82kg
09 May 2014; Komicx Products; R 636 268.50; 1305.09kg
09 May 2014; Walker Bay; R 906 312.00; 1598.25kg
06 June 2014; Walker Bay; R 1 084 170.64; 2287.15kg
01 August 2014; SPP Canning; R 1 753 488.68; 2584.26kg
17 September 2014; Combined Abalone; R 799 350.00; 2220.40kg
03 November 2014; Combined Abalone; R 332 145.00; 1161.58kg
03 November 2014; Komicx Products; R 336 790.30; 1057.91kg
03 November 2014; Walker Bay; R 529 344.00; 502.77kg
03 November 2014; Walker Bay; R 623 082.00; 772.61kg
19 December 2014; SPP Canning; R 1 305 150.00; 2529.33kg
2015:
04 August 2015; Komicx Products; R 2 350 864.80; 2379.27kg
11 August 2015; SPP Canning; R 10 020 964.50; 7470.47kg
19 October 2015; HIK Abalone; R 2 608 280.00; 1735.57kg
19 October 2015; Ocean Star Fishing; R 3 747 014.30; 2326.76kg
17 December 2015; Walker Bay; R 4 940 100.00; 4591.94kg
17 December 2015; Walker Bay; R 3 607 770.00; 2539.03kg
2016:
18 May 2016; Walker Bay; R 4 685 680; 2788.11kg
08 June 2016; SPP Canning; R 4 926 900; 2780.93kg
20 July 2016; Shamode Trading; R 4 915 760; 3071.11kg
28 September 2016; Shamode Trading; R 4 145 680; 3450.20kg
28 October 2016; Ocean Star Fishing; R 4 948 700; 2311.60kg
01 December 2016; Shamode Trading; R 3 870 784.92; 2262.33kg
2017:
27 March 2017; Shamode Trading; R 5 897 313.49; 3433.01kg
06 July 2017; Combined Abalone; R 6 440253.30; 3027.50kg
30 November 2017; Shamode Trading; R 7 759 934.31; 3555.69kg
(3) All companies invited to the abalone auctions from 2012 to 2017 have all got the valid Fishing Processing establishment permit for the particular year. This is for the species: abalone. This information is obtained from our MRM section database for the particular years in question.
14 December 2017 - NW3958
Bara, Mr M R to ask the Minister of Police
In view of the recent closure of the laboratory in KwaZulu-Natal due to flooding for the fourth time, what arrangements has he made regarding the transportation of all the firearms to be handed in during the proposed Firearm Amnesty period in 2018 to alternative laboratories in the country?
Reply:
The flooding occured in the Chemistry and Biology Sections, in the KwaZulu-Natal Forensic Science Laboratory and did not affect the Ballistic Section, which is a separate facility. Therefore, no impact was experienced, due to the flooding of the Ballistic Section (including the Integrated Ballistic Identification System). The Ballistic Section will, therefore, be able to receive and process all test specimens or firearms during the proposed Firearm Amnesty.
14 December 2017 - NW3943
Mackenzie, Mr C to ask the Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services
(1) With reference to his reply to question 3371 on 13 November 2017, (a) on what (2) Was a request for proposal/request for tender issued; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details
Reply:
I have been informed by SA Post Office as follows:
(1)(a) The contract was signed in 2003 for a period of two (2) years with effect from 17 May 2004. Thereafter the contract was extended via a Limited Bidding Process on yearly basis until 31 March 2014.
(1)(b) The original contract value and total payments made to Intimate Data from 2004-2006 was R3 695 000. The payments made to Intimate Date from September 2007- October 2014 was R28 205 675.66.
(2) Request for Bid – RFP No. 29/PDD/12/13/LN was advertised on 3 November 2013 using the Sunday Times, City Press, Rapport and Government Tender Bulletin. The closing date was extended from 6 December to 13 December 2013.
Approved/ not approved
Dr Siyabonga Cwele, MP
Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services
Date:
14 December 2017 - NW3978
Brauteseth, Mr TJ to ask the Minister of Health
Whether, with regard to his reply to question 2540 on 22 September 2017, the total number of ambulances operated by the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality include the ambulances purchased recently; if not, what is the total number of ambulances operated by the (a) municipality and (b) province?
Reply:
No.
(a) 150
(b) 45
END.
14 December 2017 - NW3433
Ntlangwini, Ms EN to ask the Minister of Health
(1)(a) What number of the professional nurses from Tshilidzini Hospital who went for a year-long post basic course in 2010 and 2011 has been reviewed by the hospital resulting in their upgraded salaries and (b) on what date was the review process finalised; (2) (a) what number of the specified nurses (i) qualified and (ii) did not qualify for a salary upgrade and (b) what are the reasons that some of the specified nurses did not qualify for an upgrade?
Reply:
(1) (a) The following table reflects the details in this regard:
Name |
Year of Study |
Year of Completion |
Section |
Mulaudzi MV |
2010 |
2011 |
Trauma |
Tshimomola MI |
2010 |
2011 |
Trauma |
Mudau BT |
2011 |
2012 |
ICU |
Mulelu MV |
2011 |
2014 |
Advance Midwifery |
Mugivhi DJ |
2011 |
Did not pass |
Theatre |
(b) Following the OSD Directive for Nurses, the nurses were translated using the "Grandfather clause" into Nurse speciality. These translations were done as follows:
(i) Mulaudzi MV, Persal: 80313663
Translation to OSD 01/07/2007, Nurse Speciality without certificate,
Date of certificate: 01/02/2012
Accelerated Grading with effect from 01/04/2007
(ii) Tshimomola MI, Persal: 80327834
Translation to OSD 01/07/2007, Nurse Speciality without certificate,
Date of certificate: 21/02/2012
Not yet Qualify for Accelerated Grading due to rating of 3.
(iii) Mudau BT, Persal 80316166
Translation to OSD 01/07/2007, Nurse Speciality without certificate,
Date of certificate: 21/02/2012
Due for Grading 01/04/2007.
(iv) Mulelu MV, Persal 80319114
Translation to OSD 01/07/2007, Nurse Speciality without certificate,
Date of certificate: 2014
Not yet Qualify for Accelerated Grading
(v) Mugivhi DJ
Translation to OSD 01/07/2007, Professional Nurse General Graded to Professional Nurse G2 in April 2010.
(2) (a) (i) Four (4) nurses were translated as per the OSD Directive to nurse Speciality except for Mugivhi DJ who was translated to Professional Nurse - General.
In terms of the PMDS, two nurses viz, Mulaudzi MV and Mudau BT qualified for Accelerated Grading in the current financial year. The submission is currently being considered due to departmental financial constraints.
(ii) The following did not qualify for a salary upgrade:
- Tshimomola MI;
- Mulelu MV; and
- Mugivhi DJ.
(b) The reasons are as follows:
- Mulelu MV - Date of certificate 2014 and therefore not qualify yet for accelerated grading;
- Tshimomola MI - Did not qualify for Accelerated grading due to a rating of 3;
- Mugivhi DJ was graded from Professional Nurse General to Professional Nurse Grade 2 on 01/04/2010.
END.
14 December 2017 - NW3876
Moteka, Mr PG to ask the Minister of Labour
With reference to call centre agents who are employed in the country, (a) what number of persons are employed as call centre agents in each (i) city and (ii) province and (b) what is the name of each company at which each specified person is employed?
Reply:
Call centres are registered with the Department of Trade and Industry.
14 December 2017 - NW3951
America, Mr D to ask the Minister of Police
(1)Does the SA Police Service (SAPS) currently employ a certain person (name and details furnished); if not, on what date did the specified person resign; if so, (a) in what (i) division and (ii) rank and (b) what is his current job description; (2) with reference to the internal disciplinary report on the actions of a certain person (name furnished) in crime intelligence, what is the total number of relatives of the specified person who are still working in (a) crime intelligence or in (b) any division of the SAPS and (c) what is the (i) rank and (ii) position of each person?
Reply:
1. The alleged employment of the relatives of Lieutenant General Richard Mdluli, in the South African Police Service (SAPS), is the subject of both criminal and internal disciplinary proceedings and as such, the matter is sub judice.
2. The alleged employment of the relatives of Lieutenant General Richard Mdluli, in the SAPS, is the subject of both criminal and internal disciplinary proceedings and as such, the matter is sub judice.
14 December 2017 - NW4005
Mbabama, Ms TM to ask the Minister of Rural Development and Land Reform
Whether the Gwatyu Communal Property Association (CPA) has been established since his undertaking to set up a ministerial task team to look into the establishment of the CPA in 2016; if not, (a) why not, (b) by what date will the CPA be established and (c) what action will he take against the task team for failure to fulfil its mandate; if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
No. The CPA has not been registered yet.
a) There are overlapping land rights between former lessees, occupiers and invaders; hence it has not yet been agreed as to who will be allocated the land in Gwatyu.
b) The date will be communicated once the land rights enquiry is concluded and it is finalised as to who will be allocated the land in Gwatyu.
c) Minister will consider the final report given the challenges faced in terms of the land rights issues and follow the necessary processes.
14 December 2017 - NW3323
Mashabela, Ms N to ask the Minister of Public Enterprises
(1) Whether the (a) chief executive officer and (b) chief financial officer of entities reporting to her are employed on a permanent basis; if not, (2) Whether the specified officers are employed on a fixed term contract; if so, (a) what are the names of each of the officers and (b) when (i) was each officer employed and (ii) will each officer’s contract end?
Reply:
ALEXKOR SOC LIMITED
(1) |
(a) |
No |
|
(b) |
No |
||
(2) |
Yes. The new incumbents, as per Cabinet approval on 18 October 2017, Mr Lemogang Pitsoe as CEO and Mrs Adila Chowan as CFO, will be commencing employment from 1 December 2017 and 08 January 2018 on a 5 (Five) year contract, respectively. |
||
(a) |
|
||
(b) |
(i)+(ii) |
from 07 November 2017 to 30 November 2017
from 01 November 2017 to 7 January 2018 |
DENEL SOC LIMITED
(1) |
(a) |
No |
|
(b) |
No |
||
(2) |
Yes. The incumbents are appointed on a 5 (Five) year contract in terms of the Cabinet decision of 18 October 2017. |
||
(a) |
|
||
(b) |
(i) + (ii) |
from October 2017 to October 2022
from June 2017 to June 2022 |
SAFCOL SOC LIMITED
(1) |
(a) |
No |
|
(b) |
No |
||
(2) |
Yes. The current incumbents are appointed in an acting capacity. As per the Cabinet decision on 18 October 2017, Mr Tsepo Monaheng has been appointed as CEO on a 5 (Five) year contract and will commence his duties on 01 December 2017. |
||
(a) |
|
||
(b) |
(i) + (ii) |
from 15 December 2015 to 30 November 2017
from 05 June 2017 to date. |
ESKOM SOC LIMITED
(1) |
(a) |
No |
|
(b) |
No |
||
(2) |
Yes. The current incumbents have been appointed in acting capacity until further notice. |
||
(a) |
|
||
(b) |
(i) + (ii) |
|
TRANSNET SOC LIMITED
(1) |
(a) |
No |
|
(b) |
No |
||
(2) |
Yes. The incumbents have been appointed on a 5 (Five) year contract. |
||
(a) |
|
||
(b) |
(i) + (ii) |
|
SA EXPRESS AIRWAYS SOC LIMITED
(1) |
(a) |
No |
|
(b) |
No |
||
(2) |
Yes. The current incumbents of CEO has been appointed in acting capacity until the new optimal corporate structure for the airlines (SAA, SA Express and Mango) is in place. The CFO was suspended on 8 September 2017 pending an investigation into allegations of misconduct. |
||
(a) |
|
||
(b) |
(i) + (ii) |
|
|
14 December 2017 - NW3522
Bagraim, Mr M to ask the Minister of Finance
Did the National Treasury receive all the necessary documentation from the Don Mattera Child and Youth Care Centre in Edenvale pertaining to the attached document; if not, why not; if so what are the findings of each procurement?
Reply:
The National Treasury has not received the request.
14 December 2017 - NW3947
Kohler-Barnard, Ms D to ask the Minister of Police
What is the current status of the investigation in case number CAS 50/7/2017 that was opened at the Brighton Beach Police Station?
Reply:
Brighton Beach, CAS 50/07/2017- Theft, was fully investigated. There were no witnesses, no CCTV footage or any leads to aid in the investigation and the case docket was closed as undetected, on 17 July 2017.
14 December 2017 - NW4004
Mbabama, Ms TM to ask the Minister of Rural Development and Land Reform
What is the total number of farms that make up the Gwatyu Farms situated in the Enoch Mgijima Local Municipality in the Eastern Cape; (2) whether land claims have been lodged for any of the specified farms; if so, (a) what number of land claims have been (i) received and (ii) finalised, (b) what number of title deeds of the finalised claims have been handed over and (c) what are the reasons that the outstanding land claims have not been finalised?
Reply:
1. 58 Farms
2. Yes
(a) (i) Four land claims lodged.
- Claims lodged by R. Qengqeleka and N. Bhangazile on behalf of Bolotwa Community
- N. Bhangazile lodged a claim on behalf of Qineni which is part of Bolotwa.
- Papiyana Family claim
- Gwatyu Community lodged by Chief Gungubele
(ii) None have been finalised
(b) None
(c) Bolotwa Community claim research report has been approved; currently mapping exercise is in progress.
Papiyana Family claim has been researched.
Gwatyu Community on the research stage.
14 December 2017 - NW4019
Mbhele, Mr ZN to ask the Minister of Police
(1)What number of persons were (a) arrested and (b) convicted (i) in each of the past five financial years and (ii) since 1 April 2017 for the (aa) murder of an intimate partner, (bb) attempted murder of an intimate partner, (cc) murder of the child of an intimate partner or (dd) attempted murder of the child of an intimate partner; (2) what number of the arrested persons were (a) male and (b) female in each specified case?
Reply:
(1) and (2) The information that is required, is not readily available, as each case must be verified before the information can be submitted. A request is hereby made for an extension, in order for the correct information to be provided.
14 December 2017 - NW3970
Vos, Mr J to ask the Minister of Tourism
Whether there is a reliable water supply to the Royal Khalanga Accommodation Lodge in Limpopo; if not, by what date will a reliable water source be put in place; if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
In 2014, three (3) boreholes were drilled within the lodge site and none of these yielded positive results. Subsequent to this attempt, a borehole was drilled some 3km away from the site, and that borehole which yielded water. The water from this borehole was tested and declared fit for human consumption. The borehole was equipped and a pipeline connected to supply water to the lodge. The same borehole also supplied water to the local Cultural Village. The supply of water from the borehole was sufficient to complete the work required for the project and for operations once the project was handed over by the Department to the Owning Entity, the Valoyi Traditional Authority Trust, in May 2016.
14 December 2017 - NW3952
America, Mr D to ask the Minister of Police
(1)What is the current state of the investigation into charges of alleged fraud against a certain official (name and details furnished); (2) whether the specified person is currently on suspension; if not, (a) why not and (b) what is the specified person’s current employment status within the SA Police Service; if so, what is the total amount that was paid to the specified person in terms of (i) salary, (ii) bonuses and (iii) other benefits in (aa) each of the financial years covering the suspension and (bb) since 1 April 2017 to the latest date available?
Reply:
1. The alleged fraud, involves funds from the Secret Services Account and therefore, this matter can only be discussed in the Joint Standing Committee on Intelligence (JSCI).
(2)(a)(b)(i)(ii)(iii)(aa)(bb) As above.
14 December 2017 - NW3959
Brauteseth, Mr TJ to ask the Minister of Police
(1)What is the (a) name and (b) rank of the SA Police Service member who applied for a warrant to search the office(s) of a certain legal firm (name and details furnished), in a search operation that was carried out on 9 November 2017 and led by a certain official (name furnished); (2) what is the (a) name of the presiding officer who authorised the specified warrant and (b) in which court was the specified warrant issued; (3) what are the reasons that were given as motivation in the application for the specified warrant; (4) will he furnish Mr T J Brauteseth with a copy of the (a) application and (b) specified warrant?
Reply:
(1)(a)(b)(2)(a)(b)(3) and (4)
No search warrant was applied for and no search was conducted at the office of the legal firm. On 7 November 2017, an investigation was conducted and a statement was obtained. At no stage was a search conducted. It was merely an investigative duty and the purpose thereof, was to obtain a statement.
14 December 2017 - NW3462
Khawula, Ms MS to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation
(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) A total of 67 officials and/or employees in my Department have been granted permission to have businesses.
(2) No officials and/or employees have permission to do business with Government.
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14 December 2017 - NW1560
Robertson, Mr K to ask the Minister of Rural Development and Land Reform
With reference to a report submitted to him in 2016 after a fact-finding visit to the Laphumilanga Trust (IT 1372/2007), (a) what recommendations were made by the report, (b) by what date will the recommendations be implemented, (c) by what date will the report be made available to the public and (d) why has no feedback been provided to the beneficiaries of the trust to date; (2) whether, with reference to the four trustees of the specified trust (names furnished), who have been serving on the trust since its establishment in 2008, any action will be taken in terms of section 5.1 and section 5.7.6 of the specified trust’s deed against any of the four trustees for serving as trustees in contravention of the specified trust’s own deed; if not, in each case, why not; if so, what are the relevant details in each case; (3) whether any steps will be taken by his department to revive the specified trust’s project; if not, why not; if so, (a) by what date will the new board of trustees be established and (b) what are the further relevant details in this regard?
Reply:
1. The Department is not in possession of the report referred to.
(a),(b),(c) Falls away.
2. There are six trustees whose names appear on the Letter of Authority. One of them, Cornelius Johannes Vlok, has since died. The remaining five are still active. The Trust has not had an Annual General Meeting (AGM) for quite some time, hence the intervention by the Department of Rural Development and Land Reform to ensure that the project is resuscitated and necessary processes followed.
3. Yes.
(a) The AGM to appoint new trustees was held on 25 November 2017. The following members were appointed:
1. John Busakwe as Chairperson
2. Hamilton Vuso as Vice Chairperson
3. Hester Pullen as Secretary
4. Elthia Kievits as Assistant Secretary
5. Mary Ngene as Treasurer
(b) Membership verification has been done and the verification report was discussed at the meeting of 25 November 2017.
14 December 2017 - NW3954
Bergman, Mr D to ask the Minister of Police
What (a) are the full details of crimes that were linked to the firearms handed in during the period of the two previous firearm amnesties and (b) number of firearms were handed in each province during each of the amnesties?
Reply:
This question requires consultation with various role players, including all station commanders. It is, therefore, requested that extension is granted to reply to this question. An extension period of five working days is requested, to gather and consolidate the correct information.
14 December 2017 - NW2906
Kopane, Ms SP to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation
What is the detailed (a) breakdown of and (b) valuation for current and non-current assets and investments held by (i) her department and (ii) each entity reporting to her according to (aa) listed assets (aaa) directly held and (bbb) indirectly held and (bb) unlisted investments (aaa) directly held and (bbb) indirectly held by each of the entities, in each case breaking the current assets and investments down by 0-3 months, 3-6 months, 6-12 months and beyond 12 months?
Reply:
Refer to the table below for the detailed breakdown for the branch CFO: Main Account in my Department also refer to Annexure A for the detailed Breakdown from Construction Unit.
Main Account as at 31 August:
0-3 months |
3-6 months |
6-12 months |
12 months |
|
(a)(aa)(aaa) Breakdown of listed assets directly held |
None |
None |
None |
None |
(a)(bbb) Breakdown of listed assets indirectly held |
None |
None |
None |
None |
(b) Valuation for current and non-current assets |
None |
None |
Current assets |
Non-Current Assets |
(b)(bb)(aaa) Unlisted investments directly held |
None |
None |
None |
None |
(b)(bb)(bbb) Unlisted investments indirectly held |
None |
None |
None |
None |
Refer to Annexure B for the detailed breakdown for the Entities reporting to me.
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14 December 2017 - NW3920
Hugo, Mr RT to ask the Minister of Rural Development and Land Reform
(a) By which date will the (i) agri-park project in the Central Karoo start and (ii) agri-hub be built and (b) what support is given to the mayor of Central Karoo as champion of the project; (2) what number of agri-parks are operational in the Western Cape; (3) what number of small farmers have benefited from the specified projects thus far?
Reply:
1. (a) (i) The Agri-Park initiative was started in 2015 with the development of a district wide Agri-Parks business plan that was signed off by the District Municipality in 2016.
(ii) The Agri-hub construction will start in the 2018/19 financial year; the fencing project is already approved and is at planning stage. A mechanisation centre is also planned for the 2018/19 financial year. The focus in the district has been on the establishment of the Farmer Production Support Unit (FPSUs) in Beaufort West and in Prince Albert.
- The Beaufort West FPSU is being established on erf 394 in Beaufort West, which has a grazing capacity of 36 Ha/LSU1. It is envisaged that 600 ewes and 20 rams will be housed on this farm.
- The Prince Albert FPSU (Erf 783 in Prince Albert Municipality) will focus on the production of dried fruit and the facility has been fenced by the RID branch.
- Remainder of Portion 4 of Farm No. 137, Wolve Kraal in Prince Albert Registration Division, owned by Prince Albert Local Municipality is earmarked for an apricot plantation to supply the FPSU. An Environmental Impact Assessment of the property is currently underway.
- 33 Narysec Youth are currently at various TVET colleges undergoing mixed farming, animal production, project management, agri-sales and services and marketing learnerships. A further 45 were recruited during 2017 and will be starting their college training in January 2018. These youth will receive accredited training at NQF levels 3 and 4 and after the completion of these learnerships will find themselves placed in the FPSU sites and Agri-hub.
(b) The support to the mayor is provided through the District Joint Operations Centre (DJOC), chaired by the District Municipal Manager. The DJOC meets monthly in the District. Several meetings with the mayor have taken place to apprise him of the progress as well as any issues and challenges that may exist.
2. An Agri-park is a conglomeration of various interventions at the level of an FPSU and the Agri-hub level; the table below shows the work that has commenced in terms of the Agri-Park.
Agri-Park (FPSU/Agri-hub intervention) |
Infrastructure |
Enterprise Development |
Haarlem FPSU |
Planning & design |
|
Suurbraak FPSU |
Planning & design |
|
Hermanus FPSU |
Planning & design |
|
Ebenaeser FPSU |
Planning & design |
|
Saron FPSU |
Planning & design |
|
Ceres Agri0hub |
|
|
Beaufort West FPSU |
Planning & design |
|
Prince Albert FPSU |
|
|
3. 492 small holder farmers will be benefiting from the projects in the province in the current financial year.
14 December 2017 - NW3163
Ndlozi, Dr MQ to ask the Minister of State Security
1. What are the details including the ranks of service providers and/or contractors from which (a) his department and (b) the entities reporting to him procured services in the past five years; 2. What (a) service was provided by each service provider and/or contractor and (b) amount was each service provider and/or contractor paid; 3.(a) how many of these service providers are black-owned entities, (b) what contract was each of the black-owned service providers awarded and (c) how much was each black-owned service provider paid?
Reply:
Such information relating to service providers and/or contractors of the State Security Agency (SSA) forms part of the broader operational framework of the SSA and therefore remains classified and privileged. Information about service providers and/or contractors is a matter that falls in the ambit of national security and therefore excluded from public disclosure. It should however be observed that the SSA is held accountable on such matters by the Joint Standing Committee on Intelligence (JSCI).
14 December 2017 - NW3720
Alberts, Mr ADW to ask the Minister of Police
(1)Whether two particular matters (details furnished) are indeed being investigated; if not, what are the reasons why not; (2) whether the SA Police Service has been in contact with the complainant in this regard; if so, what is the status of the specified investigation?
Reply:
(1) and (2) The information provided, is insufficient for this office to provide a reply. The station where the case was reported, or the name and the identity number of the complainant, is required to enable this office to provide the relevant information.
14 December 2017 - NW3907
America, Mr D to ask the Minister of Labour
Whether, with reference to the Minister of Mineral Resources’ reply to question 3396 on 14 November 2017, her department is aware of any salary scales used by the mining sector when it classifies paygrades; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details of the (a) salary band for each category and (b) number of persons employed as (i) permanent employees and (ii) outsourced contractors in the (aa) platinum group metals and (bb) gold sectors in each of the specified salary scales for each financial year since 1 April 2006?
Reply:
Pay grades in the mining sector are by and large the function of Collective bargaining processes either at sectoral level or enterprise level. As such the detailed information is in the public domain and these can either be accessed through the trade unions, the mining sector employer bodies and mining enterprises.
14 December 2017 - NW3949
Kohler-Barnard, Ms D to ask the Minister of Police
(1)What are the names of the Majors-General in the SA Police Service who failed to attain security clearance; (2) whether the specified Majors-General will be dismissed from their positions; if not, why not; if so, by what date?
Reply:
(1) and (2) There are two Major-Generals whose files were closed in 2016, without issuing the clearance certificates. Their files were closed because they had not submitted all the required documentation.
These Major-Generals are now required to re-apply, in terms of the new directive by the National Commissioner. The directive instructs all Generals and Brigadiers to submit their applications before the end of December 2017. Their names cannot yet be disclosed, considering that, together with all members of senior management, they have been afforded the opportunity to re-apply within the stipulated time frames.
In the interim, members of the Senior Management Service (SMS), are being dealt with in terms of Section 70 and 71 of the South African Police Service Act, which require them to take an oath of secrecy.
Furthermore, consistent with the requirements of the Minimum Information Security Standards (MISS) policy, the respective supervisors must, at the end of every financial year, furnish a certificate regarding the security conduct of persons who do not yet possess security clearance certificates.
The MISS policy states, amongst others, that “the screening authority will merely make a recommendation regarding the security competence of the person concerned, to the head of the requesting institution, and this should in no way be seen as a final testimonial, as far as the utilisation of the person is concerned”. The relevant legislation and the MISS do not provide for the dismissal of persons who fail to obtain security clearance certificates.
Taking the above into account, it is clear that each case will have to be considered on its own merit.
14 December 2017 - NW2818
Steyn, Ms A to ask the Minister of Rural Development and Land Reform
What are the full relevant details of each agri-park established to date in terms of (a) the names of each specified park, (b) the amount of funding spent on each park to date, (c) the amount budgeted for each park for the 2017-2020 medium term expenditure framework, (d) the details of any directions of how this funding should be spent and (e) how the parks are being managed, funded and kept operational; (2) whether he will furnish Ms A Steyn with copies of each economic viability study conducted on each park; if not, why not; if so, by what date; (3) whether each of the parks’ directorships have been appointed; if so, (a) did each directorship receive an authorisation letter from him and (b) what is the name of each director of each park?
Reply:
1. (a),(b),(c) Please refer to Annexures A-C.
(d) Agri-Parks funding is directed to production and physical infrastructure, and aligned to the development plans developed by each district.
(e) The Agri-Parks are currently being managed by the Provincial Offices of the DRDLR working closely with District Municipalities, whose Mayors have been appointed by the Minister of Rural Development and Land Reform as Political Champions.
(2) No, since all the viability study documents are accessible on the departmental website (www.ruraldevelopment.gov.za).
(3) No.
(a),(b) Falls away.
14 December 2017 - NW3626
Mashabela, Ms N to ask the Minister of Rural Development and Land Reform
Whether (a) his department and/or (b) any entity reporting to him own land; if so, in each case, (i) where is each plot of land located, (ii) what is the size of each specified plot and (iii) what is each plot currently being used for?
Reply:
(a) (b) Yes
(a) (i),(ii),(iii) Refer to Annexure A.
(b) (i),(ii),(iii) The Ingonyama Trust Board (ITB) administers land held in trust for the communities/clans listed in the schedule of the Ingonyama Trust Act 1997 as amended. A copy of the schedule of the communities/clans is attached as Annexure B together with the land holding register as Annexure C.
The land in question is communally owned and the sizes vary depending on the use and the time acquired. The Trust land measures approximately three million hectares in extent. Uses include public facilities, grazing land, residential, commercial, mining and both subsistence and commercial agriculture. It should be noted that the bulk of the land still has to be surveyed and formalized. This would require multimillion rand investment. The source of such funding will need to be agreed to with all relevant role players.