Questions and Replies
14 February 2018 - NW60
Cassim, Mr Y to ask the Minister of Police
(1)Whether his department purchased the land on which the forensic services facility in Pinetown is to be built; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, (a) on what date and (b) at what cost; (2) (a) on what date will the (i) planning and (ii) building of the specified facility in Pinetown begin and (b) what is the projected date of completion?
Reply:
(1)(a)(b) The land belongs to the State.
(2)(a)(i) Planning will commence in the 2018019 financial year and takes approximately 18 months.
(2)(a)(ii) The construction will commence in the second half of the 2019/2020, financial year.
(2)(b) Only once the planning phase (design, specifications, etc.) of such a specialised facility is concluded, will a projected date of completion be known.
14 February 2018 - NW115
Macpherson, Mr DW to ask the Minister of Trade and Industry
Whether the acting Chief Executive Officer of the National Regulator for Compulsory Specifications has received or is set to receive a performance bonus for 2017; if so, what (a) are the details of the bonus and (b) criteria is such a bonus measured against?
Reply:
The Acting Chief Executive Officer of the National Regulator for Compulsory Specifications has not received a bonus for 2017. The 2017 financial year concludes in March 2018 and the Acting CEO’s annual assessment will determine whether he qualifies for a bonus or not.
14 February 2018 - NW65
Selfe, Mr J to ask the Minister of Police
Whether the investigation into CAS 793/09/2014, which was handed over to a certain person (name and details furnished) in 2014 after receipt of a forensic report in terms of the Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities Act, Act 12 of 2004, has been completed; if not, (a) why not and (b) by what date will it be completed; if so, on what date was the docket submitted to the National Prosecuting Authority for prosecution?
Reply:
(a)(b) The Honourable Member has, unfortunately, not provided sufficient information for this question to be answered. The Honourable Member is, therefore, requested to provide the name of the police station at which the case docket was registered.
14 February 2018 - NW64
Mbhele, Mr ZN to ask the Minister of Police
(1)With reference to his reply to question 2180 on 11 October 2017, from which police station was each firearm (a) missing, (b) stolen and/or (c) lost; (2) (a) what number of SA Police Service (SAPS) members were (i) dismissed and/or (ii) otherwise disciplined for the loss of a firearm and (b) at which police stations were the SAPS members stationed (i) in each of the past three financial years and (ii) since 1 April 2017?
Reply:
(1) Attached as per Annexure A.
(2) Information for each of the past three financial years, is as follows:
(aa) and (bb): As per Annexure B.
2014/2015 financial year:
- Number of SA Police Service (SAPS) members dismissed: 6
- Number of SA Police Service (SAPS) members otherwise disciplined for the loss of firearm: 70.
2015/2016 financial year:
- Number of SA Police Service (SAPS) members dismissed: 0
- Number of SA Police Service (SAPS) members otherwise disciplined for the loss of firearm: 43.
2016/2017 financial year:
(i) Number of SA Police Service (SAPS) members dismissed: 2
(ii) Number of SA Police Service (SAPS) members otherwise disciplined for the loss of firearm: 72.
2017/2018 financial year:
(i) Number of SA Police Service (SAPS) members dismissed: 1
(ii) Number of SA Police Service (SAPS) members otherwise disciplined for the loss of firearm: 52.
*Please note that one member may have more than one sanction, therefore, the total number of outcomes will not always correspond with the total number of disciplinary hearings finalised.
Response to question 64 recommended/not recommended
Original signed GENERAL
NATIONAL COMMISSIONER: SOUTH AFRICAN POLICE SERVICE
KJ SITOLE (SOEG)
Date: 10 January 2018
Response to question 64 approved/not approved
MINISTER OF POLICE
FA MBALULA, MP
Date:
QUESTION 3904
ANNEXURE B
(aa) and (bb) Financial year |
2014/2015 FINANCIAL YEAR |
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(b) POLICE STATION |
(a)(i) |
(a)(ii) |
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Dismissed |
Written warning |
Final Written warning |
Suspended Sanction |
Suspended dismissal |
Suspended Without salary |
Counselling |
Fine |
Not guilty |
Service termination |
Withdrawn |
|
EASTERN CAPE |
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PE POPS |
1 |
1 |
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Ntabankulu |
1 |
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Vulindlela |
1 |
2 |
|||||||||
Bell |
1 |
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East London |
1 |
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KwaZakele |
1 |
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Tabankulu |
1 |
1 |
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Maluti |
1 |
||||||||||
ENgcobo |
3 |
||||||||||
Bethelsdorp |
1 |
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New Brighton |
1 |
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Humewood |
1 |
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Fort Beaufort |
1 |
||||||||||
Swartkops |
1 |
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Sterkstroom |
1 |
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FREE STATE |
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Clarens |
1 |
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GAUTENG |
|||||||||||
Tokoza |
1 |
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Dube |
1 |
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Germiston |
2 |
1 |
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Rabie Ridge |
1 |
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Tembisa |
1 |
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Alexandra |
1 |
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KWAZULU-NATAL |
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KwaDabeka |
2 |
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Point |
1 |
1 |
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Amanzimtoti |
1 |
1 |
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Nzuze |
1 |
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Malmesbury |
1 |
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Umkomaas |
1 |
1 |
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Ladysmith |
1 |
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Msinsini |
1 |
1 |
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WESTERN CAPE |
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Kraaifontein |
1 |
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Khayelitsha |
1 |
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Mfuleni |
1 |
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Mmalmesbury |
1 |
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Maitlands |
1 |
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Harare |
1 |
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Lingelethu West |
1 |
1 |
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Claremont |
1 |
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lwandle |
1 |
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KwaNonqaba |
1 |
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Atlantis |
1 |
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Woodstock |
1 |
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Table View |
2 |
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Mowbray |
1 |
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Lentegeur |
1 |
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Bellville |
1 |
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MPUMALANGA |
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Leslie |
1 |
1 |
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Sabie |
1 |
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NORTH WEST |
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Skilpadhek Border Post |
1 |
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NORTHERN CAPE |
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Hanover |
1 |
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Campbell |
1 |
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HEAD OFFICE |
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PHQ - HRD |
1 |
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DPCI |
1 |
2 |
1 |
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PSS |
1 |
4 |
1 |
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VISPOL |
1 |
1 |
|||||||||
CR & FSS |
1 |
||||||||||
CRIME INTEL |
1 |
2 |
2 |
1 |
|||||||
Grand Total |
6 |
2 |
5 |
1 |
27 |
1 |
1 |
20 |
20 |
0 |
4 |
QUESTION 3904
ANNEXURE B
(aa) and (bb) Financial year |
2015/2016 FINANCIAL YEAR |
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(b) POLICE STATION |
(a)(i) |
(a)(ii) |
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Dismissed |
Written warning |
Final Written warning |
Suspended Sanction |
Suspended dismissal |
Suspended Without salary |
Counselling |
Fine |
Not guilty |
Service termination |
Withdrawn |
|
EASTERN CAPE |
|||||||||||
Alice Detectives |
1 |
||||||||||
Cradock |
1 |
||||||||||
Dalisile |
1 |
||||||||||
Eliot |
1 |
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Eliotdale |
1 |
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Maclear |
1 |
1 |
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New Brighton |
1 |
1 |
1 |
||||||||
Tsolo |
1 |
1 |
|||||||||
Bethelsdorp |
2 |
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KWAZULU-NATAL |
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KwaDukuza |
1 |
1 |
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Pinetown |
1 |
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Bhekithemba |
1 |
||||||||||
Maphumulo |
1 |
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POPS |
1 |
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WESTERN CAPE |
|||||||||||
Bishop Lavis |
1 |
1 |
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MPUMALANGA |
|||||||||||
Komatipoort SAPS |
1 |
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Tweefontein SAPS |
1 |
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NORTH WEST |
|||||||||||
PC Crime Preven-tion |
1 |
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Ottosdal |
1 |
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Bloemhof |
1 |
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Sannieshof |
1 |
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Wolmaransstad |
1 |
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Atamelang |
1 |
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NORTHERN CAPE |
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Kimberley |
1 |
1 |
|||||||||
Pella |
1 |
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HEAD OFFICE |
|||||||||||
DPCI |
1 |
||||||||||
Forensic Services |
1 |
3 |
|||||||||
Crime Intelligence |
1 |
||||||||||
PSS |
4 |
2 |
1 |
||||||||
ORS |
1 |
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Grand Total |
0 |
1 |
5 |
0 |
19 |
0 |
1 |
10 |
7 |
0 |
4 |
QUESTION 3904
ANNEXURE B
(aa) and (bb) Financial year |
2016/2017 FINANCIAL YEAR |
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(b) POLICE STATION |
(a)(i) |
(a)(ii) |
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Dismissed |
Written warning |
Final Written warning |
Suspended Sanction |
Suspended dismissal |
Suspended Without salary |
Counselling |
Fine |
Not guilty |
Service termination |
Withdrawn |
|
EASTERN CAPE |
|||||||||||
Msobomvu |
1 |
||||||||||
Sterkspruit |
1 |
||||||||||
Mqanduli |
2 |
2 |
|||||||||
Matatiele |
1 |
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Kwaaiman |
1 |
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Komga |
1 |
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Flagstaff |
1 |
||||||||||
Nemato |
1 |
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Macleantown |
1 |
||||||||||
Buffalo Flats |
1 |
2 |
|||||||||
Thornhill (Ciskei) |
1 |
||||||||||
Bethelsdorp |
1 |
2 |
1 |
||||||||
KwaNobuhle |
1 |
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Port Elizabeth Sea Port |
1 |
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BityI |
1 |
||||||||||
Centane |
1 |
1 |
|||||||||
Mdantsane |
1 |
||||||||||
Barkley East |
1 |
||||||||||
Zele |
2 |
||||||||||
Mount Fletcher |
1 |
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FREE STATE |
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Tierpoort |
1 |
||||||||||
Paul Roux |
1 |
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LIMPOPO |
|||||||||||
Giyani |
1 |
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KWAZULU-NATAL |
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Margate |
1 |
1 |
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Pinetown |
1 |
1 |
2 |
||||||||
Creighton |
1 |
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Msinsini |
1 |
1 |
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WESTERN CAPE |
|||||||||||
Bellville |
1 |
||||||||||
Lwandle |
1 |
||||||||||
Gugulethu |
1 |
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MPUMALANGA |
|||||||||||
Kanyamazane SAPS |
1 |
||||||||||
Tonga |
1 |
||||||||||
Delmas |
1 |
1 |
|||||||||
Vosman |
1 |
1 |
|||||||||
Acornhoek SAPS |
1 |
||||||||||
Standerton SAPS |
1 |
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NORTH WEST |
|||||||||||
Zeerust |
1 |
||||||||||
Bray |
2 |
||||||||||
Orkney |
1 |
||||||||||
Klerksdorp |
1 |
1 |
|||||||||
Lehurutshe |
1 |
||||||||||
Vosterhoop |
1 |
||||||||||
NORTHERN CAPE |
|||||||||||
Springbok |
1 |
||||||||||
HEAD OFFICE |
|||||||||||
VISPOL |
1 |
||||||||||
CI |
1 |
1 |
1 |
2 |
|||||||
FSS |
1 |
1 |
|||||||||
DPCI |
1 |
||||||||||
PSS |
3 |
3 |
1 |
||||||||
SCM |
3 |
||||||||||
PM |
1 |
1 |
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Grand Total |
2 |
7 |
11 |
1 |
21 |
1 |
1 |
20 |
18 |
1 |
0 |
QUESTION 3904
ANNEXURE B
(aa) and (bb) Financial year |
2017/2018 FINANCIAL YEAR |
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(b) POLICE STATION |
(a)(i) |
(a)(ii) |
|||||||||
Dismissed |
Verbal warning |
Final Written warning |
No steps taken |
Suspended dismissal |
Suspended Without salary |
Withdrawn |
Fine |
Not guilty |
Service termination |
Pending |
|
EASTERN CAPE |
|||||||||||
Mount Road (TRT) |
1 |
||||||||||
Bethelsdorp |
1 |
||||||||||
Elliot (K-9) |
1 |
||||||||||
Mqanduli |
1 |
||||||||||
Cambridge |
1 |
||||||||||
FREE STATE |
|||||||||||
POP Bloemfontein |
1 |
1 |
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GAUTENG |
|||||||||||
Norkem Park |
3 |
||||||||||
Lenasia South |
1 |
||||||||||
Jeppe |
1 |
||||||||||
JHB POPS |
1 |
||||||||||
Sebokeng |
1 |
||||||||||
Randburg |
2 |
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KWAZULU-NATAL |
|||||||||||
Dannhauser |
2 |
||||||||||
New Castle |
1 |
||||||||||
Durban POPS |
1 |
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WESTERN CAPE |
|||||||||||
Kuilsriver |
1 |
||||||||||
MPUMALANGA |
|||||||||||
Witbank |
1 |
1 |
|||||||||
Kabokweni |
1 |
||||||||||
Vosman |
1 |
||||||||||
Pienaar TERT |
1 |
||||||||||
NORTH WEST |
|||||||||||
Rustenburg |
1 |
||||||||||
Marikana |
1 |
||||||||||
NORTHERN CAPE |
|||||||||||
Jan Kempdorp |
1 |
||||||||||
HEAD OFFICE |
|||||||||||
ORS |
3 |
||||||||||
PM |
1 |
||||||||||
SCM |
1 |
||||||||||
PSS |
1 |
||||||||||
VISPOL |
1 |
1 |
2 |
||||||||
Grand Total |
1 |
1 |
1 |
4 |
1 |
3 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
2 |
39 |
14 February 2018 - NW68
Esau, Mr S to ask the Minister of Police
(a) What number of murder cases were reported (i) in the (aa) 2014-15, (bb) 2015-16 and (cc) 2016-17 financial years and (ii) since 1 April 2017, (b) what are the latest statistics of female victims to date and (c) in how many of these cases did the murder occur at the hand of an intimate partner?
Reply:
(a)(i)(aa),(bb),(cc) and (ii),(b)
The following table reflects the total number of murder cases per financial year, involving female victims:
2014/2015 |
2015/2016 |
2016/2017 |
2017/2018 |
1 384 |
1 757 |
1 746 |
1 412 |
(c) The total number of cases, where the murder occurred at the hand of an intimate partner, is as follows:
2014/2015 |
2015/2016 |
2016/2017 |
2017/2018 |
436 |
608 |
534 |
291 |
14 February 2018 - NW63
Mbhele, Mr ZN to ask the Minister of Police
What is the total number of detectives who were employed by the SA Police Service (a) in each province and (b) in the past five financial years?
Reply:
The number of detectives employed by the South African Police Service (SAPS), is as follows:
2012/2013 |
2013/2014 |
2014/2015 |
2015/2016 |
2016/2017 |
|
Eastern Cape |
3 023 |
3 100 |
3 035 |
2 971 |
2 911 |
Free State |
1 559 |
1 612 |
1 641 |
1 625 |
1 639 |
Gauteng |
6 722 |
6 660 |
6 487 |
6 324 |
6 284 |
KwaZulu-Natal |
4 430 |
4 341 |
4 127 |
3 964 |
3 875 |
Limpopo |
1 593 |
1 639 |
1 571 |
1 532 |
1 521 |
Mpumalanga |
1 634 |
1 624 |
1 578 |
1 574 |
1 570 |
North West |
1 436 |
1 437 |
1 390 |
1 329 |
1 302 |
Northern Cape |
902 |
879 |
896 |
870 |
878 |
Western Cape |
3 525 |
3 402 |
3 255 |
3 226 |
3 233 |
TOTAL |
24 824 |
24 694 |
23 980 |
23 415 |
23 213 |
14 February 2018 - NW70
Rabotapi, Mr MW to ask the Minister of Police
(a) What number of domestic violence incidents did the SA Police Service attend to in each province (i) in the (aa) 2014-15, (bb) 2015-16 and (cc) 2016-17 financial years and (ii) since 1 April 2017 and (b) in each case, in what number of instances were (i) protection order applications opened and/or (ii) arrests made?
Reply:
(i)(aa) Reporting Period April 2014 to March 2015 |
Province |
(a) Number of incidents |
(b)(i) Protection order applications opened |
(b) (ii) Arrests |
Eastern Cape |
18213 |
SAPS does not have record of Applications for Protection Orders. Applications are done at the Court |
1254 |
Free State |
21377 |
645 |
|
Gauteng |
18098 |
1590 |
|
KwaZulu-Natal |
16735 |
1408 |
|
Limpopo |
12549 |
503 |
|
Mpumalanga |
8460 |
237 |
|
North West |
9362 |
493 |
|
Northern Cape |
1130 |
208 |
|
Western Cape |
77661 |
3703 |
|
Total |
183585 |
10041 |
(i)(bb) Reporting Period April 2015 to March 2016 |
Province |
(a) Number of incidents |
(b)(i) Protection order applications opened |
(b)(ii) Arrests |
Eastern Cape |
22652 |
SAPS does not have record of Applications for Protection Orders. Applications are done at the Court |
1792 |
Free State |
24162 |
1021 |
|
Gauteng |
52919 |
2010 |
|
KwaZulu-Natal |
18673 |
1956 |
|
Limpopo |
6687 |
599 |
|
Mpumalanga |
9757 |
304 |
|
North West |
9986 |
654 |
|
Northern Cape |
1877 |
364 |
|
Western Cape |
70004 |
4435 |
|
Total |
216717 |
13135 |
(i)(cc) Reporting Period April 2016 to March 2017 |
Province |
(a) Number of incidents |
(b)(i) Protection order applications opened |
(b)(ii) Arrests |
Eastern Cape |
25954 |
SAPS does not have record of Applications for Protection Orders. Applications are done at the Court |
1852 |
Free State |
21850 |
1040 |
|
Gauteng |
55740 |
2127 |
|
KwaZulu-Natal |
17523 |
1672 |
|
Limpopo |
10721 |
848 |
|
Mpumalanga |
4928 |
360 |
|
North West |
9772 |
798 |
|
Northern Cape |
2355 |
489 |
|
Western Cape |
65844 |
5478 |
|
Total |
214687 |
14664 |
(ii) Reporting Period 1 April 2017 to 31 December 2017 |
Province |
(a) Number of incidents |
(b)(i) Protection order applications opened |
(b)(ii) Arrests |
Eastern Cape |
13729 |
SAPS does not have record of Applications for Protection Orders. Applications are done at the Court |
483 |
Free State |
14004 |
197 |
|
Gauteng |
37907 |
600 |
|
KwaZulu-Natal |
14010 |
375 |
|
Limpopo |
10601 |
202 |
|
Mpumalanga |
3229 |
87 |
|
North West |
5605 |
171 |
|
Northern Cape |
1893 |
101 |
|
Western Cape |
35044 |
1376 |
|
Total |
136022 |
3492 |
09 February 2018 - NW154
Mhlongo, Mr P to ask the Minister of Defence and Military Veterans
Whether (a) her department and/or (b) any entity reporting to her 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:
1. The Department of Defence is the custodian of the Defence Endowment Property Portfolio with the Minister of Defence and Military Veterans appointed as the trustee with ultimate ownership responsibility for all endowment property. The Department of Defence report on and disclose this portfolio in the Annual Financial Statements. Questions regarding land are responded by means of Immovable Asset Register (attached [3 pages])
08 February 2018 - NW41
Lees, Mr RA to ask the Minister of Finance
Whether a certain company (Irabha Umbhilo Ltd) has been paid within 30 days after it had delivered the supplies; if not, what are the reasons that payment has not been made within 30 days; if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
National Treasury requires the following detailed information in respect of the alleged company:
a) The name of the state organ that procures the services or goods from the company.
b) The nature of services or goods procured from the company
c) The timeframes that these goods/ services were procured.
d) The evidence that the goods/ services were received by the state.
02 January 2018 - NW3047
Mkhaliphi, Ms HO to ask the Minister of Home Affairs
Whether, with reference to her reply to oral question 164 on 9 September 2017, her department has followed up on the promised 7 000 full-time jobs; if not, why not; if so, (a) have the 7 000 permanent jobs been created and (b) where have the specified jobs been created?
Reply:
Yes, follow-up has been made with the Department of Labour, which is the custodian of data on the number of jobs created, as such, this Department is in a better position to provide details on the number of jobs been created.
02 January 2018 - NW4016
Marais, Mr EJ to ask the Minister of Public Enterprises
Whether a representative of Alexkor Pooling and Sharing Joint Venture in the Rictersveld is permitted at diamond sales; if not, why not; (2) what is the reason that the specified company does not provide the original brokers note to contractors when diamond sales occur? NW4562E
Reply:
(1) |
a) Alexkor / Richtersveld Mining Company Joint Venture (RMC JV) are represented at each sale by a member of management and also the appointed authorized representative as required by law. We have on several occasions taken representatives of the contractors to the Tender House. During 2014 the following contractors were invited to Tender House: (i) Joseph Klaase - IMJV Mining; (ii) George Nikolaai - IMJV Mining; (iii) Jaco van Niekerk - Astrostone; and (iv) Gielie Lamprecht – Ambicor. During 2017 the following Contractors were invited to Tender House: (i) Anita Panizza – Abutti; (ii) Kobus Kriel – Nxanthathu; (iii) Josepf Klaasse – Rabsol; (iv) Jaco van Niekerk - Ambicor; (v) Wayne Cooke - Malakaza Diamonds; (vi) Auburm Malakaza – Malakaza Diamonds; (vii) Elsa Kriel – Nxanthatu ; (viii) Willie Vries – Community Elected Director/RMC; (ix) Ryno Thomas – Community Elected Director/RMC; (x) Brian Koopman/Community Elected Director/RMC; (xi) Dennis Farmer – Community Elected Director/RMC; (xii) Henning Louw / Richtersveld Mining Company – Liani Investments; and (xiii) Shauwn Uys – Richtersveld Mining Company/ North Bound Diamonds. (xiv) The community elective representatives of the RMC and of the Richtersveld Mining Contractors had also been at the Tender House. |
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(2) |
(a) The After Sales Reports are sent to the Alexkor / RMC JV which is the basis for compiling the Broker notes for each individual contractor based on their respective production that was sold. (b) These Broker Notes are given to each contractor and all information relating to the diamond sales, proceeds from the sales if of a confidential nature relating to the specific contract holder only. |
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02 January 2018 - NW4014
Marais, Mr EJ to ask the Minister of Public Enterprises
What (a) are the details of the obligations of Alexkor Pooling and Sharing Joint Venture towards rehabilitation in the Richtersveld region in the Northern Cape, (b) amount has Alexkor Pooling and Sharing Joint Venture set aside for the rehabilitation of the mining area and (c) rehabilitation has Alexkor Pooling and Sharing Joint Venture completed to date including (i) maps with markings and (ii) costs of the rehabilitation done in each case?
Reply:
(a) |
The need for rehabilitation derives from both the legal framework calling for rehabilitation as well as the need to protect natural resources with acknowledgement of this need contained in the undertaking. |
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(ii) Concurrent Rehabilitation: The PSJV is responsible to rehabilitate disturbances stemming from their mining / prospecting activities. When the mining moves to a new block they must have rehabilitated the mined-out block or make provisions for the block to be rehabilitated whilst preparing the new block to be mined. (iii) Current mining activities go hand in hand with historically mined out areas therefore whilst mining, the operations do concurrent rehabilitation.
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(b) |
(i) Land Mining: An existing financial guarantee (Guarantee number: G0657/523079/GLO) sits with First Rand Bank. The guarantee amount has increased during the financial year 2017/18 from R1 935 524.00 to R2 704 759.00
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(ii) Marine Mining: DMR requested that the marine mining rights quantum be recalculated. The PSJV completed the task and submitted the recalculation to the DMR. Feedback from the DMR is pending.
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(c) |
(i) maps with markings |
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See the link: |
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(ii) |
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02 January 2018 - NW3317
Mbatha, Mr MS to ask the Minister of Higher Education and Training
(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:
1. (a) In terms of the regulations for the conditions of service and appointment of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of a Sector Education and Training Authority (SETA) published on 4 November 2011, SETA CEOs are not appointed on a permanent basis. SETA CEOs are appointed for a term of office that correspond with the term of office of the members of the Accounting Authority and may stay in office for a period of six months if the SETA in question has been re-established.
(b) The appointment of the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and other officials within the SETA are not regulated by the Department of Higher Education and Training.
Entity |
Name of CEO |
Appointment period (MM/YY) |
Name of CFO |
Appointment period (MM/YY) |
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Started |
End |
Started |
End |
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QCTO |
Mr VD Naidoo |
06/17 |
05/22 |
Ms N Madilonga-Khondowe |
10/12 |
Permanent |
BANKSETA |
Vacant |
Mrs B Dziruni |
09/14 |
Permanent |
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PSETA |
Vacant |
Mr F Shamsoodeen |
09/17 |
31/20 |
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SASSETA |
Ms M Moroka |
04/13 |
03/18 |
Vacant |
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LGSETA |
Ms G Dlamini |
03/15 |
03/18 |
Mr L Kuse |
08/16 |
03/20 |
INSETA |
Ms S Dunn |
10/09 |
03/18 |
Mr D Molapo |
03/16 |
Permanent |
TETA |
Ms MA Frempong |
04/08 |
Permanent |
Mr S Ndukwana |
04/12 |
Permanent |
CATHSSETA |
Vacant |
Vacant |
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HWSETA |
Vacant |
Vacant |
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AGRISETA |
Vacant |
CFO function is outsourced |
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FP&M SETA |
Ms F Yende |
05/13 |
03/18 |
Mr R Marule |
08/16 |
03/18 |
FOODBEV SETA |
Vacant |
Ms N Selamolela |
02/13 |
Permanent |
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W&RSETA |
Vacant |
Ms S Molefe |
11/16 |
12/17 |
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ETDP SETA |
Ms N Nxesi |
08/04 |
03/18 |
Ms N Mashilo |
11/17 |
07/18 |
FASSET |
Vacant |
Mr Z Koyana |
10/17 |
03/20 |
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EWSETA |
Mr ER Gradwell |
09/12 |
03/18 |
Ms M Mookapele |
12/16 |
Permanent |
MICT SETA |
Mr OF Mopaki |
04/16 |
03/18 |
CFO function is outsourced |
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MQA |
Vacant |
Mr M Mdingi |
12/16 |
03/18 |
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CETA |
Ms S Pilusa |
13/13 |
31/18 |
Ms V Ndlovu |
06/15 |
Permanent |
CHIETA |
Vacant |
Mr F Motala |
03/02 |
Permanent |
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MERSETA |
Dr Patel |
10/06 |
03/18 |
Ms D Mjikeliso |
05/17 |
03/20 |
SERVICES SETA |
Mr A Nongogo |
05/16 |
03/18 |
Mr T Matsebe |
03/17 |
Permanent |
COMPILER DETAILS
NAME AND SURNAME: MS SERURUBELE MUTINHIMA
CONTACT: 012 312 5646
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the Minister signs Parliamentary Question 3317.
MR GF QONDE
DIRECTOR–GENERAL: HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING
DATE:
PARLIAMENTARY QUESTION 3317 IS APPROVED / NOT APPROVED / AMENDED.
COMMENTS
PROF HB MKHIZE, MP
MINISTER OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING
DATE:
02 January 2018 - NW3581
Malatsi, Mr MS to ask the Minister of Public Enterprises
(a) What is the total number of supplier invoices that currently remain unpaid by (i) her department and (ii) each entity reporting to her for more than (aa) 30 days, (bb) 60 days, (cc) 90 days and (dd) 120 days and (b) what is the total amount outstanding in each case?
Reply:
DPE RESPONSE
(a)(i) The Department does not have supplier invoices which currently remain unpaid for more than:
(aa) 30 days
(bb) 60 days
(cc) 90 days
(dd) 120 days
b) Not applicable
ALEXKOR SOC LIMITED
(a) |
(i) |
Not applicable |
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(ii) |
QTY: |
AMOUNT: |
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(aa) 30 days |
7 |
R 529 429 |
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(bb) 60 days |
5 |
R 206 612 |
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(cc) 90 days |
5 |
R 113 390 |
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(dd) 120 days |
5 |
R 147 946 |
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(b) |
T O T A L : |
22 |
R 997 376 |
DENEL SOC LIMITED
(a) |
(i) |
Not applicable |
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(ii) |
QTY: |
AMOUNT: |
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(aa) 30 days |
718 |
R 266 000 000 |
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(bb) 60 days |
427 |
R 86 000 000 |
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(cc) 90 days |
246 |
R 185 000 000 |
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(dd) 120 days |
166 |
R 151 000 000 |
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(b) |
T O T A L : |
1557 |
R 688 000 000 |
Please note that -
- At least 30% (THIRTY PERCENTILE) of creditors are common throughout the Group; and
- The same supplier may be listed for each category of ageing as they deliver at different stages.
ESKOM SOC LIMITED
a) As at 30 September 2017, the total number of supplier invoices that remain update at Eskom is 1337.
(aa)
183
(bb)
120
(cc)
21
(dd)
1 013
(b)
The total amount outstanding is R102 305 436.72
30 Days: R81 545 467.01
60 Days: R8 284 987.34
90 Days: R4 289 571.61
120 Days: R8 185 410.76
SAFCOL SOC LIMITED
(a) |
(i) |
Not applicable |
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(ii) |
The South African Forestry Company Limited is not in a position to provide a calculation of the number of invoices as the ERP system does not allow for information to be extrapolated in the requested format. Information relating to all outstanding supplier amounts as per the audited financial statements for the financial year ended 31 March 2017 is provided below: |
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QTY: |
AMOUNT: |
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(aa) 30 days |
n/a |
R 875 683.93 |
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(bb) 60 days |
n/a |
R 646 851.46 |
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(cc) 90 days |
n/a |
R 464 605.88 |
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(dd) 120 days |
n/a |
R 2 356 445.35 |
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(b) |
T O T A L : |
R 4 343 586.62 |
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SAX SOC LIMITED TRANSNET SOC LIMITED |
Reply (with reference to Transnet):
As at 5 November 2017
30 days |
60 days |
90 days |
>120 days |
Total unpaid invoices including current |
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No. of supplier invoices |
54 891 |
751 |
180 |
2 325 |
58 347 |
Amount outstanding |
R658 025 238 |
R15 399 168 |
R10 811 135 |
R44 023 340 |
R728 258 882 |
Note:
- Payments are made without unnecessary delays in line with Transnet’s procurement Procedures Manual. To this end Transnet must pay suppliers within 30 days of submission of an undisputed invoice.
- Where a supplier is providing goods or serviced for an extended period of time, it is agreed that payments will be effected within 30 days of submission of a supplier statement.
- Invoices more than 30 days relate to invoices to be paid within the 30 days of supplier statement date, but after the 30 days of the date on the invoice.
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02 January 2018 - NW3683
Mazzone, Ms NW to ask the Minister of Public Enterprises
Whether (a) Transnet and/or (b) Denel SOC Ltd (i) concluded any contracts with and/or (ii) made any payments to certain companies (names furnished) since 1 April 2009; if so, in each case, what are the details of the (aa) contracts conclude and/or payments made, (bb) amounts of each contract and/or payment and (cc) authorizing person(s)?
Reply:
DENEL SOC LIMITED
(a) |
Not applicable |
(bb) |
(i) and (ii) |
DETAILS OF THE CONTRACTS CONCLUDED and/or PAYMENTS MADE (aaa) |
AMOUNTS OF EACH CONTRACT and/or PAYMENT (bbb) |
AUTHORISING PERSON(S) (ccc) |
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Appointment of Regiments Capital as capital raising advisors in 2012 |
R 300 000 000
R 290 000 000
R 2 900 000 |
Mr Riaz Saloojee as Group CEO |
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Appointment of Regiments Capital as facilitators of African Trade in 2013 |
2% would be charged for any acceptable finance or funding solution on Africa transactions. No payments have been made. |
Mr Zwelakhe Ntshepe as Group Executive: Business Development |
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Conclusion of a Fund Raising Contract with Regiments in 2015 |
R1 000 000 000
R 400 000 000
R 4 000 000 |
Mr Zwelakhe Ntshepe as Acting Group CEO |
TRANSNET SOC LIMITED
Reply (with reference to Transnet):
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02 January 2018 - NW3883
Van der Westhuizen, Mr AP to ask the Minister of Higher Education and Training
(1)(a) What percentage of the annual budget allocated to the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has been transferred by her department to the specified entity as at 30 September 2017, (b) what is the total amount that NSFAS committed to pay to each technical vocational education and training (TVET) college for the 2017 academic year, (c) what amount has been transferred from NSFAS to each specified TVET college during the period 1 January 2017 to 31 October 2017 and (d) what amounts were still due to the TVET colleges for the 2017 academic year as at the latest specified date for which information is available; (2) Whether her department has any plan in place to improve the transfer of funds from NSFAS to TVET colleges in the future; if so, (a) at what stage of the academic year can TVET colleges expect to receive the full amounts due to them in the future and (b) what funding options are available to TVET colleges to assist poor students during the interim period until the funds due to them have been transferred?
Reply:
1. (a) and (b) The total amount transferred to the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) amounted to R12.5 billion including administration fees that represents 100% of the funds budgeted to NSFAS.
(c) and (d) Amounts transferred to TVET colleges and balances remaining as 28 November 2017 are reflected below:
Institution |
2017 Commitment |
2017 Paid up to October 2017 |
2017 Balance remaining |
1. Boland College |
R 37 886 000 |
R 18 606 294 |
R 19 279 706 |
2. Buffalo City College |
R 35 041 000 |
R 26 241 784 |
R 8 799 216 |
3. Capricorn College |
R 79 211 000 |
R 58 985 122 |
R 20 225 878 |
4. Central Johannesburg College |
R 56 809 000 |
R 17 265 929 |
R 39 543 071 |
5. Coastal KZN |
R 85 901 000 |
R 58 192 667 |
R 27 708 333 |
6. College of Cape Town |
R 50 324 000 |
R 22 835 461 |
R 27 488 539 |
7. Eastcape Midlands College |
R 39 303 000 |
R 17 853 781 |
R 21 449 219 |
8. Ehlanzeni College |
R 41 150 000 |
R 18 658 753 |
R 22 491 247 |
9. Ekurhuleni East College |
R 57 383 000 |
R 37 518 758 |
R 19 864 242 |
10. Ekurhuleni West College |
R 80 076 000 |
R 43 276 018 |
R 36 799 982 |
11. Elangeni College |
R 62 893 000 |
R 33 792 149 |
R 29 100 851 |
12. Esayidi College |
R 59 735 000 |
R 32 380 987 |
R 27 354 013 |
13. False Bay College |
R 34 619 000 |
R 20 107 445 |
R 14 511 555 |
14. Flavius Mareka College |
R 22 341 000 |
R 9 386 075 |
R 12 954 925 |
15. Gert Sibande College |
R 55 566 000 |
R 38 860 100 |
R 16 705 900 |
16. Goldfields College |
R 26 821 000 |
R 8 138 318 |
R 18 682 682 |
17. Ikhala College |
R 24 597 000 |
R 11 153 074 |
R 13 443 926 |
18. Ingwe College |
R 38 844 000 |
R 34 344 848 |
R 4 499 152 |
19. King Hintsa College |
R 22 870 000 |
R 15 157 108 |
R 7 712 892 |
20. King Sabata Dalindyebo College |
R 40 238 000 |
R 23 886 430 |
R 16 351 570 |
21. Lephalale College |
R 16 016 000 |
R 4 859 924 |
R 11 156 076 |
22. Letaba College |
R 32 395 000 |
R 16 248 024 |
R 16 146 976 |
23. Lovedale College |
R 21 511 000 |
R 9 753 808 |
R 11 757 192 |
24. Majuba College |
R 96 293 000 |
R 47 792 588 |
R 48 500 412 |
25. Maluti College |
R 43 511 000 |
R 31 553 239 |
R 11 957 761 |
26. Mnambithi College |
R 39 398 000 |
R 19 877 833 |
R 19 520 167 |
27. Mopani South East College |
R 40 305 000 |
R 25 832 364 |
R 14 472 636 |
28. Motheo College |
R 78 388 000 |
R 47 445 403 |
R 30 942 597 |
29. Mthashana College |
R 31 778 000 |
R 14 769 095 |
R 17 008 905 |
30. Nkangala College |
R 52 712 000 |
R 36 035 538 |
R 16 676 462 |
31. Northern Cape Rural College |
R 24 120 000 |
R 16 608 150 |
R 7 511 850 |
32. Northern Cape Urban College |
R 25 851 000 |
R 15 388 270 |
R 10 462 730 |
33. Northlink College |
R 68 888 000 |
R 58 901 100 |
R 9 986 900 |
34. Orbit College |
R 78 177 000 |
R 29 775 647 |
R 48 401 353 |
35. Port Elizabeth College |
R 40 803 000 |
R 26 560 223 |
R 14 242 777 |
36. Sedibeng College |
R 56 611 000 |
R 27 305 234 |
R 29 305 766 |
37. Sekhukhune College |
R 31 457 000 |
R 15 573 012 |
R 15 883 988 |
38. South Cape College |
R 29 935 000 |
R 19 281 734 |
R 10 653 266 |
39. South West Gauteng College |
R 89 312 000 |
R 47 054 950 |
R 42 257 050 |
40. Taletso College |
R 37 722 000 |
R 11 446 024 |
R 26 275 976 |
41. Thekwini College |
R 40 039 000 |
R 22 627 176 |
R 17 411 824 |
42. Tshwane North College |
R 80 718 000 |
R 24 492 375 |
R 56 225 625 |
43. Tshwane South College |
R 66 739 000 |
R 21 512 091 |
R 45 226 909 |
44. Umfolozi College |
R 67 621 000 |
R 55 443 757 |
R 12 177 243 |
45. Umgungundlovu College |
R 33 827 000 |
R 10 313 202 |
R 23 513 798 |
46. Vhembe College |
R 95 343 000 |
R 62 331 255 |
R 33 011 745 |
47. Vuselela College |
R 40 785 000 |
R 17 994 264 |
R 22 790 736 |
48. Waterberg College |
R 31 122 000 |
R 21 344 003 |
R 9 777 997 |
49. West Coast College |
R 41 777 000 |
R 24 842 423 |
R 16 934 577 |
50. Western College |
R 52 858 000 |
R 23 980 282 |
R 28 877 718 |
Total |
R 2 437 620 000 |
R 1 353 584 088 |
R 1 084 035 912 |
2. (a) The Department is committed to improving the disbursement of bursary funds to Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) colleges in 2018. TVET colleges have three academic cycles per academic year. NSFAS plans to disburse all funds to TVET colleges by 30 November 2018. It should be noted that the amount reflected under commitment is an indicative amount not to be exceeded. Some of the commitments will not be fully claimed as payments by NSFAS depends on actual students qualifying and being admitted to colleges. After all the claims have been finalised, the remainder of the amount will then be utilized for the colleges who had more than expected NSFAS qualifying students. The indicative allocation and any remaining funds will be rolled over to the new allocation for the next financial year.
(b) The core challenge experienced by the TVET college sector, which leads to the low disbursement of funds, is that very few students are committed to signing the Schedule of Particulars (SoPs). The Department has agreed that NSFAS should consider an alternative option where registration data is used, signed off by the Accounting Officer (College Principal), to substitute the SoP requirement. This will lead to improved disbursement of funds to several institutions. NSFAS has over the last few weeks deployed officials to TVET colleges to expedite the disbursement process and as such, payments have been made weekly to institutions to ensure that they receive funds owed to them. Colleges have been trying to manage the funding of poor students in the interim through their own reserves or seeking advances on their subsidies from the Department. In some cases students had to find funding for themselves which is an untenable situation.
COMPILER DETAILS
NAME AND SURNAME: MR KEEGAN KAYSER.
CONTACT: 012 312 5248
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the Minister signs Parliamentary Question 3883.
MR GF QONDE
DIRECTOR–GENERAL: HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING
DATE:
PARLIAMENTARY QUESTION 3883 IS APPROVED / NOT APPROVED / AMENDED.
COMMENTS
PROF HB MKHIZE, MP
MINISTER OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING
DATE:
02 January 2018 - NW3806
Hoosen, Mr MH to ask the Mr M Hoosen (DA) ask the Minister of Home Affairs
Does she intend to recover the legal costs incurred by her department from the former Minister of Home Affairs, Dr Hlengiwe Mkhize, given that the court upheld the application?
Reply:
No, because the Court did not order former Minister of Home Affairs, Dr Hlengiwe Mkhize to be personally liable to pay the legal cost
02 January 2018 - NW3572
Krumbock, Mr GR to ask the Minister of Higher Education and Training
(a) What is the total number of supplier invoices that currently remain unpaid by (i) her department and (ii) each entity reporting to her for more than (aa) 30 days, (bb) 60 days, (cc) 90 days and (dd) 120 days and (b) what is the total amount outstanding in each case?
Reply:
a) (i) No payments to suppliers are outstanding as at 7 November 2017.
b) There are no amounts outstanding for the Department.
In accordance with the information received from Public Entities, relevant details are provided as follows:
Entity |
(a) (ii) Total number of supplier invoices that currently remain unpaid |
(aa) more than 30 days |
(bb) more than 60 days |
(cc) more than 90 days |
(dd) more |
(b) Total amount outstanding in each case |
1. AGRISETA |
59 |
3 |
1 |
1 |
54 |
(aa) R72 571.31 (bb) R100 464 (cc) R94 329 (dd) R1 659 985.62 |
2. CATHSSETA |
38 |
30 |
4 |
1 |
3 |
(aa) R2 452 473.88 (bb) R228 580.56 (cc) R37 578.18 (dd) R57 222.83 |
3. ETDP SETA |
14 |
13 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
(aa) R7 932 769 (cc) R23 290 |
4. HWSETA |
12 |
5 |
1 |
0 |
6 |
(aa) R163 365.49 (bb) R1 774.45 (dd) R168 774.65 |
5. INSETA |
2 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
0 |
(cc) R21 760 |
6. LGSETA |
47 |
13 |
18 |
16 |
0 |
(aa) R2 624 800 (bb) R34 651 800 (cc) R8 585 200 |
7. MQA |
6 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
5 |
(cc) R1 640.01 (dd) R722 940.26 |
8. NSF |
2 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
(aa) R4 145 224.82 |
9. NSFAS |
48 |
12 |
3 |
7 |
26 |
(aa) R805 203.44 (bb) R57 193.80 (cc) R111 006.07 (dd) R499 135.35 |
10. PSETA |
36 |
6 |
13 |
3 |
14 |
(aa) R1 502 400 (bb) R2 140 118.20 (cc) R1 160 000 (dd) R1 580 400 |
11. QCTO |
6 |
2 |
2 |
0 |
2 |
(aa) R40 855.03 (bb) R27 283.86 (dd) R22 777.20 |
12. SAQA |
189 |
17 |
7 |
7 |
158 |
(aa) R57 978.48 (bb) R10 067 (cc) R2 843 (dd) R119 251.50 |
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114 |
27 |
12 |
75 |
0 |
(aa) R602 863.18 (bb) R391 332.37 (cc) R251 075.67 |
13. SERVICES SETA |
394 |
133 |
140 |
54 |
67 |
(aa) R7 490 891.16 (bb) R5 309 333.17 (cc) R3 486 408.30 (dd) 23 912 187.70 |
14. W&RSETA |
931 |
148 |
51 |
32 |
700 |
(aa) R24 400 294.39 (bb) R1 732 204.50 (cc) R29 686.17 (dd) R7 077 136.34 |
COMPILER DETAILS
NAME AND SURNAME: MR THEUNS TREDOUX
CONTACT: 012 312 5357/5079
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the Minister signs Parliamentary Question 3572.
MR GF QONDE
DIRECTOR–GENERAL: HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING
DATE:
PARLIAMENTARY QUESTION 3572 IS APPROVED / NOT APPROVED / AMENDED.
COMMENTS
PROF HB MKHIZE, MP
MINISTER OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING
DATE:
02 January 2018 - NW3169
Mkhaliphi, Ms HO to ask the Minister of Home Affairs
(1)What are the details including the ranks of service providers and/or contractors from which (a) her department and (b) the entities reporting to her 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:
1. The Department contracts daily with numerous service providers and contractors after following the prescribed procurement processes. The details of these service providers are set out on the enclosed CD in EXCEL format, per financial year. To print the detail response to this question will require 4 790 pages. The summary table below sets out the cumulative totals from 1 April 2012 to 31 March 2017 (the past five financial years). Please note that the Department does procure services from other departments and State-owned entities such as the Department of Public Works, SITA, and the Government Printing Works. Procurement from other departments and State-owned entities are excluded from this report.
NUMBER OF SUPPLIERS |
B-BBEE LEVELS |
PERCENTAGE |
AMOUNT |
671 |
1 |
14.85 |
R 485 089 646.42 |
119 |
2 |
38.60 |
R 1 261 249 793.79 |
116 |
3 |
27.31 |
R 892 196 425.65 |
105 |
4 |
13.40 |
R 437 669 354.11 |
13 |
5 |
1.99 |
R 64 999 390.19 |
7 |
6 |
0.13 |
R 4 358 788.49 |
4 |
7 |
0.10 |
R 3 365 154.32 |
4 |
8 |
0.03 |
R 851 643.26 |
7 |
Non Compliant |
3.59 |
R 117 396 813.88 |
1046 |
|
100 |
R 3 267 177 010.11 |
TOTAL AMOUNT OF ALL TRANSACTIONS |
R 3 267 177 010.11 |
2. The details of the services provided by each service provider and or contractor are likewise set out on the enclosed CD in EXCEL format. To print the detail response to this question will require 378 pages.
3. Seven hundred and ninety out of one thousand forty-six (790/1046) or 75, 5% of the service providers used by the Department of Home Affairs the last five financial years are BEE level 1 and 2 contributors. The details of the contracts awarded and the amounts paid to these Black-owned entities are also set out on the enclosed CD in EXCEL format. Suffice to say that the Department of Home Affairs is committed to Black empowerment and the development of SMME’s. To print the detail response to this question will require 494 pages.
02 January 2018 - NW3798
Matsepe, Mr CD to ask the Minister of Home Affairs
(a) What were the reasons for suspending a certain official (details furnished) in her department, (b) what is the total cost of legal fees related to the suspension and (c) who is liable for the payment of the legal fees?
Reply:
(a) I have no knowledge of the reasons for the suspension of the relevant official in the Department, as I was not involved in the matter. (b) audited figures are still being awaited to date, (c) The matter was work related, as such, relevant department has shouldered the legal fees
02 January 2018 - NW3991
Kalyan, Ms SV to ask the Minister of Home Affairs
(a) Which of the 52 countries of the Commonwealth require South Africans to apply for a visa on entry, (b) what are the reasons of a lack of visa reciprocity, if any and (c) what actions are being taken to address this?
Reply:
a) Out of 52 Commonwealth countries, 22 countries require of South African diplomatic and official passport holders to apply for visas. These countries are: Cameroon, Sierra Leone, Uganda, Bangladesh, Brunei Darussalam, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Canada, Dominica, Trinidad and Tobago, Cyprus, Malta, Australia, Kiribati, Nauru, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu and Vanuatu. In so far as the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is concerned, diplomatic passport holders do not require visas, but official passport holders do require visas.
Ordinary South African passport holders require visas to travel to the following Commonwealth countries: Cameroon, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, Uganda, Bangladesh, Brunei Darussalam, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Canada, Cyprus, Malta, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Australia, Kiribati, Nauru, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga and Tuvalu.
b) In respect of all the countries which require of South African passport holders to be in possession of visas, South Africa reciprocates by requiring visas from their citizens as well, with the exception of Australia, Canada and ordinary passport holders of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. All Australian and Canadian passport holders are exempt from visa requirements, but diplomatic and official passport holders of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland require visas to enter South Africa. Australian, Canadian and United Kingdom passport holders were granted exemption from visa requirements by means of a Cabinet decision dated 4 February 1993. When the authorities of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland imposed visa requirements on all South African passport holders, South Africa reciprocated by imposing visa requirements on that country’s diplomatic and official passport holders. South Africa was later granted a visa exemption for diplomatic passport holders. However, South Africa did not reciprocate by granting the same privileges to British diplomatic passport holders.
c) Former Home Affairs Minister, Mr M K N Gigba, MP, established an inter-departmental task team, with the Department of Home Affairs as the lead department, to review all visa agreements, with a reciprocity approach to be the main objective.
02 January 2018 - NW3795
Figlan, Mr AM to ask the Minister of Home Affairs
What specifically was irregular about the expenditure of R146 million on her department’s security contract?
Reply:
The security contract (DHA07-2014) was held to be irregular because of the following:
1. Non-adherence to the Supply Chain Management (SCM) administrative procedures
- The tender was advertised for a period shorter (18 days) than the prescribed period without a clear approval to deviate from the SCM policy.
- Bidders were disqualified for non-submission of bid requirements which are deemed to be administrative in nature e.g. non- submission of a valid tax clearance certificate.
- There were inconsistencies in the verification of compliance with bid requirements.
2. Bid Evaluation process
- One of the bid evaluation criteria was a site inspection to determine the adequacy of the infrastructure and resources. However, the Bid Evaluation Committee (BEC) changed the criterion and evaluated on the bid documents submitted by the bidders.
- The introduction of the Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority (PRISA) requirements which were not communicated to bidders and resulted in the disqualification of some bidders unfairly prejudiced other bidders.
- The BEC was not consistent during the evaluation specifically on the site inspection in that not all BEC members visited the sites. However, all members scored the bidders on the site visits based on the outcomes of those members who conducted the site visit.
- The functional evaluation score sheets were apparently discussed and agreed upon contrary to the National Treasury SCM Guide for Accounting Officers that requires individual assessment without discussing any aspect of the bid with any of the other members prior to the award of an individual score.
- Scoresheets and B-BBEE score were not captured correctly as they differed to what was captured on the BEC report.
3. Bid Adjudication process
- There is no evidence to substantiate that a quorum of 60% was met before the Bid Adjudication Committee convened to adjudicate the bid.
02 January 2018 - NW3486
Madisha, Mr WM to ask the Minister of Home Affairs
(1) Whether her department formally granted approval to a certain company (name furnished) to have customs and immigration services rendered from its VVIP facility for private jets at O R Tambo International Airport; if so, what has she found to be the reason for the attempt to subsequently renege upon the granted approval; (2) Whether her department was in any way influenced by a certain family (name furnished) and/or their associates to attempt to withdraw the granted approval?
Reply:
(1) No
(2) No
02 January 2018 - NW4015
Marais, Mr EJ to ask the Minister of Public Enterprises
On what date was a certain company, namely Scarlet Skye Investment appointed by Alexkor Pooling and Sharing Joint Venture in the Richtersveld; (2) was a tender process followed; if not, (a) why not and (b) what are the conditions of the appointment? NW4561E
Reply:
(1) |
Scarlet Skye Investment (SSI) was appointed on 01 March 2015 |
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(2) |
Yes |
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(a) |
Not applicable |
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(b) |
Scarlet Skye Investment (SSI) were appointed with the following conditions: i) To conduct tender of diamonds over 8 (EIGHT) sales cycle per annum; ii) Marketing of diamonds; iii) Valuation of diamonds s; iv) Agree on reserve price of diamonds with the Pooling and Sharing Joint Venture (PSJV) once the Diamonds are Valued; v) Prepare supply of diamonds for obligatory 10% (TEN PERCENT) sample for the State Diamond Trader and oversee the process of such sale with the authorized representative of the PSJV; Beneficiate 5% (FIVE PERCENT) by value of the diamonds s; vi) Prepare the remaining 85% (EIGHTY FIVE PERCENT) of diamonds supply for Sale on Tender; and vii) 1.5% (ONE POINT FIVE PERCENT) Commission is paid to SSI. |
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02 January 2018 - NW3352
Moteka, Mr PG to ask the Minister of Home Affairs
Whether (a) she or (b) her Deputy Minister made use of a chartered private jet during the period 1 January 2013 up to the latest specified date for which information is available; if so, what (i) were the reasons for using a chartered private jet, (ii) was the travel route in each case and (iii) did the use of the jet cost the department in each case?
Reply:
(a) Yes, details thereof have been covered in the Annual Report of the Department of Home Affairs tabled in Parliament. (b) No. The Deputy Minister has not made use of a chartered private jet
27 December 2017 - NW3569
Kopane, Ms SP to ask the Minister of Environmental Affairs
(a) What is the total number of supplier invoices that currently remain unpaid by (i) her Department and (ii) each entity reporting to her for more than (aa) 30 days, (bb) 60 days, (cc) 90 days and (dd) 120 days; and (b) what is the total amount outstanding in each case?
Reply:
i) DEPARTMENT |
(aa) > 30 days |
(bb) >60 days |
(cc) > 90 days |
(dd) 120 days |
a) Total number of invoices |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
b) Total amount |
R0.00 |
R0.00 |
R0.00 |
R0.00 |
ii) SAWS |
(aa) > 30 days |
(bb) >60 days |
(cc) > 90 days |
(dd) 120 days |
a) Total number of invoices |
1 |
1 |
1 |
2 |
b) Total amount |
R247 |
R500 |
R870 |
R171,526 |
Invoices >120 days
Two invoices totalling R171 526 are over 120 days and SAWS has requested credit notes from the service providers to write off the invoices or either the supplier should provide proof that work was performed. We are still awaiting response from the suppliers and the credit status will be updated in January 2018.
Invoices > 90 days
Only one invoice is outstanding over 90 days which amounts to R870 and is being queried with the supplier and SAWS is awaiting feedback. The status of this invoice will be updated in January 2018 upon receipt of the response from the supplier.
Invoices > 60 days
Only one invoice is outstanding over 60 days which amounts to R500 and is being queried with the supplier and SAWS is awaiting feedback. The status of this invoice will be updated in January 2018 upon receipt of the response from the supplier.
Invoices > 30 days
Only one invoice is outstanding over 30 days which amounts to R247 and is being queried with the supplier and SAWS is awaiting feedback. The status of this invoice will be updated in January 2018 upon receipt of the response from the supplier.
ii) SANPARKS |
(aa) > 30 days |
(bb) >60 days |
(cc) > 90 days |
(dd) 120 days |
a) Total number of invoices |
0 |
12 |
4 |
200 |
b) Total amount |
R0.00 |
R 245, 941 |
R 3, 908 |
R 333, 261 |
Invoices >120 days
The reported amounts on 120 days plus are due to disputes (168 invoices) with certain suppliers and legal processes are conducted. A number of invoices relate to e-toll charges (16) where the supplier cannot provide information for SANParks to enable payment. Other oustanding amounts (16) are due to incorrect banking details and correct information have not been received from the service provider yet.
Invoices >90 days
The 4 invoices for 90 days are due to 2 from e-toll and 2 where the correct banking details are awaited.
Invoices > 60 days
The 12 invoices for 60 days are due to 5 where correct banking details are awaited, 2 are for e-toll and the other 5 will be paid by with the next payment run.
ii) ISIMANGALISO |
(aa) > 30 days |
(bb) >60 days |
(cc) > 90 days |
(dd) 120 days |
a) Total number of invoices |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
b) Total amount |
R0.00 |
R0.00 |
R0.00 |
R0.00 |
ii) SANBI |
(aa) > 30 days |
(bb) >60 days |
(cc) > 90 days |
(dd) 120 days |
a) Total number of invoices |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
b) Total amount |
R0.00 |
R0.00 |
R0.00 |
R0.00 |
The total number of supplier invoices that currently remain unpaid by SANBI within 30 days are 218 as at 07 November 2017. The total amount outstanding is R1 482 045.
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27 December 2017 - NW3859
Steenkamp, Ms J to ask the Minister of Environmental Affairs
With reference to the four work streams of Operation Phakisa: Waste Economy, how will her department package (a) waste and (b) e-waste differently from the way it is currently packaged?
Reply:
(a) One of the work streams within Operation Phakisa was the Hazardous Waste. One initiative from this work stream related to ash waste. The officials have developed draft regulations for the exclusion of waste or portions of waste from the definition of waste. These proposed regulations will provide for the beneficiation of certain waste streams whilst not having to adhere to the relevant waste legislation (licence requirements). This is after a rigorous process has been followed to obtain the exclusion which includes various risk assessments and waste classification. The waste streams initially include boiler ash, metalurgical slag, biomass and gypsum. These regulations will be published for public comments in due course.
The following twenty (20) initiatives developed within the 4 work streams, aim to maximise diversion of waste from landfill sites and also increase South Africa’s competitiveness in the chemicals industry and create a positive enabling business environment for Small Medium Micro Enterprises to foster inclusive growth. These include amongst others:
Industrial work stream
Initiative 1 - Increase ash uptake for alternate building materials
Initiative 2 - Accelerate innovation and commercialize existing Research & Development (R&D)
Initiative 2a - Use ash as soil ameliorant; and
Initiative 2b - Use ash to treat acid mine drainage and backfill mines.
Initiative 3 - Export ash and ash products.
Initiative 4 - Zero sewage sludge to landfill.
Initiative 4a - Anaerobic Digester Biogas to Energy; and
Initiative 4b - Fluidised Bed Reactor Thermal Treatment.
Initiative 5 - Towards zero meat production waste to landfill by 2023.
Municipal Solid Waste work stream
Initiative 6 - Introduction of an e-waste levy to increase collection rate
Initiative 7 - Unlocking government Information Communication Technology legacy volumes
Initiative 8 - Achieving a minimum of 50% of households separating at source by 2023
Initiative 9 - Introduction of materials recovery facilities and pelletisation plants to increase plastic recycling rates
Initiative 10 - Produce building aggregates and construction inputs from rubble and glass.
Waste Minimisation and Product Design
Initiative 11 - Developing capacity through a specialised programme which upskills agri-stakeholders to minimize food loss
Initiative 12 - Consumer awareness campaign to use and consume ugly food
Initiative 13 - Compilation/update of packaging design guidelines
Initiative 14 - Formalising the packaging industry producer responsibility plans
Initiative 15 - Establish refuse-derived fuel plants across South Africa.
Chemicals work stream
Initiative 16 - Establish a refrigerant reclamation and reusable cylinder industry;
Initiative 17 - Ban import of harmful chemicals (e.g. leaded paint/paint pigments);
Initiative 18 - Collect and dispose of stockpiles of harmful substances
Initiative 18a Mercury; and
Initiative 18b Asbestos
Cross-cutting initiatives
Initiative 19 - Coordinate SMME development opportunities across initiatives
Initiative 20 - Roll out national awareness campaigns
Technical support, in the form of technical skills development, is integrated into initiatives’ 3 feet plans as relevant.
(b) Post Operation Phakisa Chemicals and Waste Economy, on 6 December 2017 I have published a final section 28 Notice calling on the Electrical and Electronic industry to develop an Industry Waste Management Plan and submit to me for approval. It is anticipated that this Notice will increase the collection and recycling rates of ewaste and result in the diversion of waste away from landfilling to reuse, recycling and recovery, e-waste is part of initiatives 6 and 7.
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27 December 2017 - NW1590
Lekota, Mr M to ask the Minister of Public Enterprises
(a) What were the circumstances that resulted in the Gupta-owned company allegedly paying for the accommodation of a certain person, (b) what were the reasons surrounding the specified person’s one-day visit to Dubai and (c) what actions does (i) she and (ii) the Board of Eskom intend to take in this matter?
Reply:
(a)
Eskom is not aware of any travels undertaken by Mr Koko at the time of this enquiry as he was on leave at the time. Further, Eskom’s courtesy register does not reflect any courtesies by Mr Koko following his return in the office from leave. We attach Mr Koko’s leave and delegation of authority for this period.
The disciplinary hearing against Mr Koko will be completed in due course and Eskom will be better positioned to provide a response to the question in Jan 2018.
(b)
See (a) above.
(c)(i)
As the Minister, I do not have oversight of the Executive Managers of the State Owned Companies (SOCs). The Board and Chief Executive are entrusted, through the SOC Delegation of Authority (DOA) Framework, to exercise oversight and supervision of the Executive Managers. I await the feedback into the investigation mentioned to the response in part (a) of this question.
(c)(ii)
See (a) above
Remarks: Reply: Approved / Not Approved
Mr. Mogokare Richard Seleke Ms. Lynne Brown, MP
Director-General Minister of Public Enterprises
Date: Date:
27 December 2017 - NW3931
Dlamini, Mr MM to ask the Minister of Public Enterprises
(1) Whether the Government or Denel engaged with any (a) countries and/or (b) companies regarding selling stakes in Denel; if so, (i) who was engaged and (ii) on what dates were they engaged in each case; (2) whether the Government intends to sell its stakes in Denel; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
(1) |
(a) |
Denel has an order book with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and recently entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Qatar for possible future business prospects. |
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(b) |
Denel has not engaged with any companies regarding selling stakes in Denel. |
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(i) |
Not applicable |
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(ii) |
Not applicable |
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(2) |
The Government has no plans at this stage to dispose of any equity stake in Denel. However, in reviewing and optimizing Denel’s capital structure, such a decision cannot be ruled out. |
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22 December 2017 - NW3485
Ketabahle, Ms V to ask the Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services
What is the total (a) number and (b) monetary value of e-commerce transactions that took place in the (i) 2012-13, (ii) 2013-14, (iii) 2014-15, (iv) 2015-16 and (v) 2016-17 financial years?
Reply:
a) None
b) None
Approved/ not approved
Dr Siyabonga Cwele, MP
Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services
Date:
22 December 2017 - NW3006
Kalyan, Ms SV to ask the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation
1. What is the (a) total amount that was paid out in bonuses to the employees in her Department and (b) detailed breakdown of the bonus that was paid to each employee in each salary level in the 2016/2017 Financial year? 2. What is the (a) total estimated amount that .will be paid out in bonuses to employees in her Department and the (b) detailed breakdown of the bonus that will be paid out to each employee in each salary level in the 2017 /2018 financial year? NW3325E
Reply:
1.
(a) The total amount to be paid out in bonuses to employees is not yet determined.
(b) The detailed breakdown of the bonus will be made only after they have been determined.
2.
(a) The total amount that will be paid out in bonuses to employees in the 2017/2018 financial year will be determined during the 2018/2019 financial year.
(b) The detailed breakdown of the bonus is not yet determined but will be considered by 2018/2019 financial year.
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22 December 2017 - NW3712
Bara, Mr M R to ask the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation
Whether she has taken measures to ensure that consequence management steps are taken against the officials who have been found guilty of flouting supply chain management processes as recommended by the Auditor-General in the audit of her department’s 2016-17 annual financial statements if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details
Reply:
Yes. I have instructed the Director-General to undertake investigations on matters raised by the Auditor-General. Where officials are found to have contravened supply chain management processes, they will be held accountable through disciplinary hearing process. The disciplinary process will determine appropriate sanctions where official/s are found guilty of flounting supply chain management processes.
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22 December 2017 - NW3908
Figg, Mr MJ to ask the Minister of Public Works
(1) Does his department have a bank overdraft; if so, what is the (a) reason for the overdraft and (b) amount of the overdraft; (2) has the overdraft increased in the 2016-17 financial year; if so, what are the reasons for the increase?
Reply:
1. The Property Management Trading Entity (PMTE) had a bank overdraft, whereas the Main Account had a favourable bank balance at end of October 2017.
(1)(a) The reason for the PMTE overdraft is mainly due to its operating model. The entity spends on leasehold, construction projects and municipal services and subsequently recovers amounts from client departments. On average, the entity spends R800 million per month which is then recovered over 90 days. This time lag in recovering the amounts due has an impact of approximately R2.4 billion which is slightly off-set by the augmentation received; that is received quarterly in advance.
Outstanding debtors’ balances at the end of October amounted to R4.4 billion of which R1.4 billion relates to the previous financial year which is 99% of the bank overdraft.
(1)(b) The amount of the PMTE overdraft was R1.4 billion, whereas, the Main Account had a favorable balance of R 105 million at the end of October 2017;
2. The PMTE’s overdraft increased in the 2016/17 financial year to R1.9 billion from the previous year (R1.4 billion - 31 March 2016), as well as the Main Account which increased to R753 million from the previous year (R649 million - 31 March 2016). However, as at 31 October 2017, the PMTE’s overdraft has decreased to R1.4 billion and the main account had a favourable bank balance of R105 million.
The main reason for the increase in the bank overdraft of the PMTE for the 2016/17 financial year was payment of backlog rates to municipalities that had not been recovered from client departments. The reason for the decrease as at 31 October 2017 was as a result of the transfer of funds (augmentation) received for the third quarter.
The main reason for the increase in the bank overdraft for the main account was due to an outstanding payment from the PMTE to the DPW which was not cleared at 31 March 2017. The reason for the favourable balance as at 31 October 2017 was due to the voted funds received for the third quarter.
21 December 2017 - NW3234
Maynier, Mr D to ask the MINISTER OF PUBLIC SERVICE AND ADMINISTRATION
(1) Whether she was consulted by the Minister of Finance, Mr K M Gigaba, in line with the provisions of the Ministerial Handbook on the organizational structure of his private office; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, (a) on what date she provide guidance to him and (b) what are the details of the guidance provided; (2) Whether the organizational structure of the office of the Minister of Finance complies with the relevant public service regulations as they are set out in the Ministerial Handbook; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
1.(a) and (b) There was consultation about the organizational structure.
2. Should there be anything contrary to the information referred in paragraph 1 above, report will be issued regarding compliance audit.
21 December 2017 - NW3810
Maimane, Mr MA to ask the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation
With reference to the reply of the President of the Republic, Mr Jacob G Zuma, to question 3262 on 10 November 2017, what was the (a) total cost and (b) detailed breakdown of the costs of logistical arrangements of the 10 international trips that the President undertook during the period 6 April 2016 to 10 February 2017, as indicated in the Presidency’s 2016-17 Annual Report? The proposed answer to the questions is contained in the annexure and it is recommended that the attached draft reply be approved.
Reply:
The Question is not specific as to which 10 trips are being referred to as the President undertook more than 10 international trips during the period in question
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20 December 2017 - NW3303
Ndlozi, Dr MQ to ask the Minister of State Security
1. Whether the (a) chief executive officer and (b) chief financial officer of entities reporting to him 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:
The employment details relating to members of the State Security Agency (SSA) would entail information that forms part of the broader operational strategy of the SSA and therefore remains classified and privileged. It should however be observed that the SSA is held accountable on such matters by the Joint Standing Committee on Intelligence (JSCI).
19 December 2017 - NW3463
Tlhaole, Mr L S to ask the Minister of Defence and Military Veterans
(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:
Regulation 13 (c) of the Public Service Regulations of 2016 prohibits employees of departments from doing business with the State from 1 August 2016. The transitional provisions of the regulations require that the following actions must be taken by 1 February 2017 in relation to those contracts that were awarded before 1 August 2017:
An employee shall:
- cease conducting business with the organ of the state;
- resign as an employee; or
- resign as a director of a company that conducts business with an organ of state or resign as an employee;
Furthermore, section 30(1) of the Public Service Act of 1994 states “No employee shall perform or engage himself or herself to perform remunerative work outside his or her employment in the relevant department, except with the written permission of the executive authority of the department.”
A total number of 34 employees of the Department of Defence have been recorded as doing business with the Department on contracts secured after 1 August 2016 involving a total of 46 contracts/quotations to a total value of R4 349 466. These findings amount to a contravention of the Public Service Code of Conduct and are being investigated. There were no ongoing contracts awarded before 1 August 2016 where no action was taken to dispose of the interest.
The Department of Military Veterans reports that in the 2016-17 financial year, as per the Department’s records and also confirmed with AGSA, there was a finding made by AGSA, during 2016/17 audit process, where an official of the DMV was detected to be doing business with North West: Edu & Sports Development. This is contravening Regulation 13 (c) of the Public Service Regulations of 2016 and the matter is receiving attention. |
19 December 2017 - NW2845
Kalyan, Ms SV to ask the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation
“Have the eight irregularities in the procurement process of her department been investigated: if so, what is the outcome; if not, (a) why not and (b) by what date will the eight irregularities be investigated?”
Reply:
Quote:
1. The investigation has commenced and is ongoing.
a) Not applicable
b) It is anticipated that the investigation will be concluded by end of Febraury.
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19 December 2017 - NW3690
Marais, Mr S to ask the Minister of Defence and Military Veterans
What are the financial implications of the delay in completing the refurbishment of (a) 2 Military Hospital from 29 January 2017 to 30 June 2018 and (b) 1 Military Hospital indefinitely?
Reply:
(a) The is no financial implications of the delay in completing the refurbishment of 2 Military Hospital.
(b) The financial implications of the delay in completing the refurbishment of 1 Military Hospital amounts to R 103 504 181 from 01 April 2017 to 31 October 2017 and projected to R 165 606 690 for FY 2017/2018.
19 December 2017 - NW3836
Esau, Mr S to ask the Minister of Defence and Military Veterans
With regard to the 179 military veterans and/or parents of dependents who received general advice on business support development in the 2016-17 financial year, what (a) is the military formation that each was part of, (b) are the details of the general advice given, (c) are the details of service providers who conducted the advice on business support development, (d) are the details of the venues, including (i) town, (ii) province and (iii) number of military veterans in each venue and (e) is the total cost incurred for the service?
Reply:
Refer to the attached documents.
19 December 2017 - NW3911
Ryder, Mr D to ask the Minister of Public Works
With reference to the Expanded Public Works Programme, (a) what is the definition of a work opportunity and (b) what number of hours must an individual work to qualify for a work opportunity?
Reply:
a) A work opportunity is defined as “paid work for an individual working on an EPWP project for any period of time”. The same person can be employed on different projects and each period of employment is counted as a work opportunity.
b) As per the EPWP Ministerial Determination 4 of 2012, eight (8) hours of work constitute a work day. A training day is constituted by seven (7) hours of training. Any of these two is counted as a person day, a total of which make up a work opportunity.
19 December 2017 - NW3611
Mkhaliphi, Ms HO to ask the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation
Whether (a) her department and/or (b) any entity reporting to her 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:
Re (a)(i), (ii) and (iii) above: The Department owns the land in the following countries:
Country |
Location |
Size |
Current Utilisation |
New Delhi, India |
Plot no 28A, Chanakyapuri |
3321 sq/m |
Vacant land |
Juba, South Sudan |
Plot 6 Block AXV(2), Juba |
11000 sq/m |
Vacant land |
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia |
Plot 29 D, Diplomatic Quarter |
6298 sq/m |
Vacant land |
Kigali, Rwanda |
Erf 841, 2530 Boulevard de L’Umuganda, Kacyiru Sud, District of Gasabo |
6724 sq/m |
Vacant land |
Dakar, Senegal |
Lot 09, Roosevelt Prolongee, Rue Sandiniery, |
1700 sq/m |
Vacant land |
Bamako, Mali |
Plot 2289, 2288, 2290, Du Lotissement de ACI2000 Hamdallaye, Mamdallaye |
10920 sq/m |
Vacant land |
Mbabane, Swaziland |
Plot 551, 553, 554, Lukhalo Road, Dalraichbane |
8812 sq/m |
Vacant land |
Mbabane, Swaziland |
Plot 96, Corner Luvivane Street and Pine Valley Drive, Dalraich |
1 0192 sq/m |
Vacant land |
Mbabane, Swaziland |
Plot 89, Libhubezi Street, Dalraich |
4444 sq/m |
Vacant land |
Mbabane, Swaziland |
Plot 196, Corner of Smhlolo and Karl Grant Street, CBD |
2290 sq/m |
Vacant land |
Montevideo, Uruguay |
Plot 415 860, 1919 Lieja, Carrasco |
2394 sq/m |
Vacant land |
Gaborone, Botswana |
Plot 5373, Extension 11, President’s Way |
4496 sqm |
Vacant land |
Blantyre, Malawi |
Plot LK 121, Chiuta Road, Namiwawa |
1 030 Acres |
Unoccupied property |
Blantyre, Malawi |
Plot LK122, Chiuta Road, Namiwawa |
0.9989 Acres |
Unoccupied property |
Walvis Bay, Namibia |
30, 9th Street West |
906 sq/m |
Unoccupied property |
Walvis Bay, Namibia |
16, 6th Road West, Meersig |
1007 sq/m |
Unoccupied property |
Walvis Bay, Namibia |
31m 2nd Street North, Meersig |
1000 sq/m |
Unoccupied property |
Walvis Bay, Namibia |
54, 1 Street North, Meersig |
1000 sq/m |
Unoccupied property |
Windhoek, Namibia |
75 Richter Street, Pioniers Park |
1125 sq/m |
Unoccupied property |
Windhoek, Namibia |
13 Charles Winslow Street, Olympia |
1150 sq/m |
Unoccupied property |
Windhoek, Namibia |
58 Malcom Spencer Street, (20 Danie Joubert Street), Olympia |
1404 sq/m |
Unoccupied property |
Windhoek, Namibia |
87 Bulow Street (Van Rhyn) (Dr Frans Indongo Street) Windhoek Central |
1333 sq/m |
Unoccupied property |
Windhoek, Namibia |
29 Regionald Walker Street, Olympia (29 Jason Hamutenya Ndadi Street) |
1337 sq/m |
Unoccupied property |
Banjul, The Gambia |
AU House No 101, Brufut Gardens, Kombo North District, Western Division |
478.80 sq/m |
Unoccupied property |
Paris, France |
Lock up garage, No B 67, Fraction No 93, 17,19,21 and 23 Rue de Chaillot, Basement 2, Cedex |
Parking Bay |
|
Sao Paulo, Brazil |
Edificia St Andrews, Rigati, N2, 22nd Floor, Apartment 221, Block A, Santo Amaro |
641 sq/m |
Unoccupied property |
Bonn, Germany |
Rudiger Street, 22-24, 53179, Bonn-Mehlem, |
4876 sq/m |
Unoccupied property |
Bonn, Germany |
Auf de Hostert 3, 53173, Bonn-Plittersdorf |
4767 sq/m |
Unoccupied property |
Brasilia, Brazil |
Apartment 303, Leme Building, Setor de Habitacoes Coletivas Sul, Super Quandra 113, Building C, Asa Sul |
145.55 sq/m |
Unoccupied property |
Brasilia, Brazil |
Lot 2 of 4 01/08 of SHI Sul, Setor Habitacuional Individual Sul, QL-08 Conjunto 02, Lago Sul |
1312.50 sq/m |
Unoccupied property |
Zurich, Switzerland |
Langwisstrasse 17, Zumikon |
2602 sq/m |
Unoccupied property |
Funchal, Portugal |
Sitio dos Porinais, Camino do Pico, Sao Martinho |
492 sq/m |
Unoccupied property |
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19 December 2017 - NW3738
Mkhaliphi, Ms HO to ask the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation
Wether (a) her department or any entities reporting to it, procured services from Travel With Flair (Pty) Ltd? If yes (b) in each instance what was procured? (c) in each instance how much was Travel With Flair paid? 2. In cases where they provided services related to international tavel, (a) who travelled, (b) what was the travel route, and (c) how much was Travel With Flair paid? NW4230E
Reply:
1. The Department of International Relations and Cooperation has not procured services from Travel With Flair (Pty) Ltd.
2. The Department has not procured services related to international travel from the service provider in question.
(a) Not applicable
b) Not applicable
c) Not applicable
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
NONE
19 December 2017 - NW3167
Mathys, Ms L to ask the Minister of Public Works
(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:
In respect to the Department:
1a) what are the details including the ranks of service providers and/or contractors from which (a) his department procured services in the past five years.
The SCM Prescripts applied during the period 01 April 2012 till 31 March 2017 did not allow for awards to be made in accordance with Suppliers / Contractors’ ownership status. Only the B-BBEE Status Level of Contributor was utilised to allocate points. During that period, there were no reporting requirements for Government Departments to provide statistics / analysis of awards based on ownership status. As such, the historic data for the last five years lacked the details of whether the awarded suppliers / contractors where black-owned or not.
In order to structure the information in a way as to respond to the question, it necessitated a manual screening process to be followed using the National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD). The CSD came into operation on 01 April 2016. It is worth noting that the CSD data is limited to inputs captured by the Suppliers when they self-registered therein. Information pertaining to suppliers who were awarded contracts in the last five years but have not to date registered on CSD will not reflect ownership status. There is a limitation in that regard.
The details including ranks (B-BBEE Levels) of service providers and/or contractors from which the Department procured services in the past five years is attached as Annexure A1. This Annexure reflects 5 481 infrastructure projects that were awarded. The details of each transaction were extracted from the Department’s projects Works Control System (WCS). Information pertaining to general goods and services has been attached as Annexure A2. The Annexures provide comprehensive information that addresses questions below.
1b) what are the details including the ranks of service providers and/or contractors from which the entities reporting to him procured services in the past five years.
See Annexures A1 and A2
2a) what service was provided by each service provider and/or contractor?
See Annexures A1 and A2
2b) what amount was each service provider and/or contractor paid?
See Annexures A1 and A2
3a) how many of these service providers are black-owned entities?
See Annexures A1 and A2
3b) what contract was each of the black-owned service providers awarded
See Annexures A1 and A2
3c) how much was each black-owned service provider paid?
See Annexures A1 and A2
(b) DEPARTMENTAL ENTITIES:
Agrement South Africa (ASA)
1(b) 2 (a), 3 (a) (b) (c)
Not applicable
In respect of Agrément South Africa for the past five years the entity has been procuring under the CSIR as a division. Therefore the information is reported under the CSIR and not Agrément South Africa. For the current 2017/2018 period going forward, this information will be collated and will be available after audit.
Independent Development Trust (IDT), Council for the Built Environment and Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB)
1(b) 2 (a), 3 (a) (b) (c)
The detailed information is attached as Annexure B for Independent Development Trust (IDT), Annexure C for Council for the Built Environment (CBE) and Annexure D for Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB)
19 December 2017 - NW3964
Gqada, Ms T to ask the MINISTER OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS AND COOPERATION
(1) Whether any of the Deputy Ministers of her department accompanied the President of the Republic, Mr Jacob G Zuma, to meet the President of the Russian Federation, Mr Vladimir Putin, in August 2014 in Novo-Ogariovo; if so, (a) was nuclear energy discussed at the meeting and (b) was the meeting related to the intergovernmental agreement with Russia that was signed a month later? NW4510E
Reply:
1. Yes. Deputy Minister Mfeketo.
a) No, the nuclear energy issue was not discussed.
b) According to the official statement that was issued by the Presidency following the meeting, no reference was made to a specific intergovernmental agreement.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Please see the attached official statement on the bilateral meeting issued by the Presidency following the said meeting of the Presidents.
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Both Presidents committed themselves to working together and with each in strengthening bilateral relations of both countries and further cementing the existing warm relations between the two countries for the economic and social development of their peoples.
Enquiries: Mac Maharaj on 079 879 3203 or [email protected]
Issued by: The Presidency
Pretoria
Statement on the Bilateral Meeting between President Zuma and President Putin, at the Novo-Ogarevo Presidential Residence, Moscow, Russia
28 August 2014
The President of the Republic of South Africa, His Excellency Mr Jacob Zuma met with his counterpart the President of the Russian Federation, His Excellency Mr Vladimir Putin, in a bilateral meeting at Novo-Ogarevo Presidential Residence just outside Moscow in Russia.
The two presidents deliberated around a host of issues that affect the two countries, and discussed how they could further strengthen and consolidate the good bilateral relations that exist between the two countries. The two leaders also discussed ways to strengthen the existing bilateral agreements and mutual cooperation.
President Putin welcomed the visit by President Zuma to Russia, and praised the good bilateral relations and cooperation that exist between South Africa and Russia. He further encouraged both countries to work together in implementing the decisions that were taken last year during the state visit of South Africa to Russia. He emphasized the need for Russian and South African Ministers to work together in taking forward the bilateral agreements.
President Putin further commended the work that has been done by the joint Russia-South Africa Business Council which saw a rise in trade between South Africa and Russia which grew by 13 percent in 2013 which represents a significant growth in trade between the two countries. He commended this growth saying that investment from Russia to South Africa now stands at over a billion US dollars a year.
President Putin reaffirmed his commitment and that of his country to work together with South Africa on a number of issues that face the globe including participation in peace-making and peace-keeping efforts spearheaded by South Africa in the continent. He briefed President Zuma on the situation in the Ukraine and underlined his commitment to finding a peaceful solution to the crisis.
The Russian President further sought the assistance and support of South Africa when Russia takes over the leadership of BRICS next year. He further appealed for the strengthening of tourism, cultural exchanges and people to people relationships between our two countries and committed his country to further working with South Africa on educational exchanges.
The two Presidents also discussed issues around the developments in the Middle East, in particular around the resolution of the Israeli-Palestine conflict through peaceful means. Both countries committed themselves to finding a lasting peaceful solution. President Zuma, also apprised President Putin around the role of South Africa and its work around this matter through sending its two special envoys. The security situation of the African continent was also discussed and assistance sought on peaceful missions that South Africa is involved in, including request for support of the African Capacity to Respond to Immediate Crisis (ACIRIC) process.
President Zuma, also apprised President Putin around the developments in South Africa which has recently came out of elections with a clear mandate from the population of implementing programmes of job creation, eradicating poverty, unemployment and inequality, he sought support from Russia on the implementation of the new government’s priorities around the delivery of basic services like water, sanitation, energy, education, agriculture and tourism.
President Zuma also raised the matter of the repatriation of South African fallen heroes who are buried in Russia, including Ivor David Jones, J.B. Marks and Moses Kotane. He thanked the government of Russia for taking care of the heroes who are buried in Moscow and he indicated that there are discussions and arrangements that are ongoing between Russia and South Africa about how the repatriation process should be handled.
18 December 2017 - NW3976
Hoosen, Mr MH to ask the Minister of Home Affairs
Whether, with regard to the report by the Public Protector entitled Inappropriate Moves, the Independent Electoral Commission has acted on all of the recommendations; if not, (a) which recommendations have not been acted upon and (b) what are the reasons in each case; if so, what action was taken with regard to each recommendation?
Reply:
Yes.
a) Not applicable
b) Not applicable
18 December 2017 - NW3582
Marais, Mr EJ to ask the MINISTER OF PUBLIC SERVICE AND ADMINISTRATION
(i) What is the total number of supplier invoices that currently remain unpaid by (i) her Department and (ii) each entity reporting to her for more than (aa) 30 days, (bb) 60 days, (cc) 90 days and (dd) 120 days and (b) what is the total amount outstanding in each case?
Reply:
1(a) and (b) The following table outlines the information of the payment of invoices as from the month of November with 30 days and beyond, and the outstanding amounts:
Dept. Entity |
(aa) More than 30 days |
(bb) More than 60 days |
(cc) More than 90 days |
(dd) More than 120 days |
Total |
DPSA |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
CPSI |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
NSG |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
PSC |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
18 December 2017 - NW3916
Waters, Mr M to ask the Minister of Home Affairs
Have any investigations and/or audits been conducted into the Independent Electoral Commission (a) in the (i) 2014-15, (ii) 2015-16 financial years and (b) since 1 April 2017; if not, why not; if so, (aa) what was the nature of each investigation and/or audit, (bb) who conducted the investigation and/or audit, (cc) on what date was each investigation/audit completed, (dd) what were the recommendations of each investigation and/or audit report and (ee) by which date will each report be released?
Reply:
(a)(i) In 2014-15 no investigations and/or audits have been conducted into the Electoral Commission bar the normal audit conducted by the Auditor-General annually.
(a)(ii) In 2015-16 no investigations and/or audits have been conducted into the Electoral Commission bar the normal audit conducted by the Auditor-General annually.
(b) Since 1 April 2017 no issues were raised by the Auditor-General or brought on by any institution that required an investigation and/or audit
(aa) Not applicable
(bb) No investigations and/or audit done
(cc) Not applicable
(dd) Not applicable
(ee) Not applicable
18 December 2017 - NW3974
Waters, Mr M to ask the Minister of Home Affairs
Whether any software and/or hardware for the Independent Electoral Commission has been bought from any company registered in the Russian Federation; if so, what (a) is the purpose of the software and/or hardware and (b) is the cost in each case?
Reply:
The Electoral Commission responded as follows:
No.
a) Not applicable
b) Not applicable
18 December 2017 - NW3573
Lotriet, Prof A to ask the Minister of Home Affairs
(a) What is the total number of supplier invoices that currently remain unpaid by (i) her department and (ii) each entity reporting to her for more than (aa) 30 days, (bb) 60 days, (cc) 90 days and (dd) 120 days and (b) what is the total amount outstanding in each case?
Reply:
The information received from the Department and the entities are tabulated as follows:
a) Department of Home Affairs
|
|
|
(aa) more than 30 days |
27 |
1 226 438.62 |
(bb) more than 60 days |
7 |
160 512.14 |
(cc) more than 90 days |
1 |
1 240.31 |
(dd) more than 120 days |
3 |
4 898.52 |
GRAND TOTAL |
32 |
1 393 089.59 |
b) Government Printing Works
|
|
|
(aa) more than 30 days |
1 |
15 352.02 |
(bb) more than 60 days |
2 |
59 022.36 |
(cc) more than 90 days |
0 |
0 |
(dd) more than 120 days |
3 |
44 114.30 |
GRAND TOTAL |
6 |
|
c) Electoral Commission
|
|
|
(aa) more than 30 days |
11 |
119 422.00 |
(bb) more than 60 days |
2 |
2 156.00 |
(cc) more than 90 days |
0 |
0 |
(dd) more than 120 days |
19 |
32 818.00 |
GRAND TOTAL |
32 |
154 396.00 |