Questions and Replies

Reply:

The South African Law Reform Commission (SALRC) is conducting research into the practice of ukuthwala. As part of this research, the SALRC published a revised discussion paper containing preliminary proposals for law reform, as well as a draft Bill titled “Prohibition of Forced Marriages and Child Marriages Bill” in October 2015.

I am informed that the final report is at an advanced stage of completion and will serve before the Commission in December 2017 for approval. The report will thereafter be submitted to me for consideration. After considering the report and its recommendations, I will thereafter be in a position to indicate when or what form of legislation ought to be introduced in the National Assembly.

As the Honourable Member should be aware, in terms of Sec 4(2)(b) of the Prevention and Combatting of Trafficking in Persons Act (Act 7 of 2013), any person who concludes a forced marriage with another person for the purposes of the exploitation of that person in any form or manner is guilty of an offence.

Reply:

(a)(i) On 31 October 2017, a total of 16 invoices were unpaid for suppliers providing goods or services to the South African Police Service (SAPS). This excludes interdepartmental payments. A total of 136 582 invoices were paid, to the value of R1 668 856 934,73. On an annual basis, the SAPS pays in excess of 1, 5 million invoices, valued at R16 435 455 122,00, of which 99,75% of invoices, are paid within 30 days.

(a)(ii) Not applicable to SAPS.

(aa) A total of four supplier invoices were outstanding, after 30 days.

(bb) No invoices were outstanding, after 60 days.

(cc) A total of two invoices were outstanding, after 90 days.

(dd) A total of 10 invoices were outstanding, after 120 days.

The majority of invoices not paid within 30 days, is due to a dispute between the SAPS and the supplier, in respect of the goods and services actually received, against what is invoiced.

(b) In each case, the following amounts remained unpaid:

30 days: R12 365,46.

60 days: nil rand.

90 days: R8 012,04.

120 days: R18 453,39.

Reply:

Department of Communications

1. None.
2. Not applicable.

Brand South Africa

1. None.
2. Not applicable.

Film and Publication Board

1. The total number of supplier invoices outstanding is 16.
2. The total number of invoices per days:

Description	30 Days	60 Days	90 Days	120 Days
Total number of suppliers invoices	8	3	3	2
Total amount outstanding	R1 661,850.25	R171,331.42	R381,853.40	R1708.07

Independent Communications Authority of South Afria

1. Total number of supplier invoices outstanding is 32.
2. The total number of invoices per days:

Description	30 Days	60 Days	90 Days	120 Days
Total number of suppliers invoices	32	0	0	0
Total amount outstanding	1,219,826	-	-	-

Media Development and Diversity Agency

1. Total number of supplier invoices outstanding is 8.
2. The total number of invoices per days:

Description	30 Days	60 Days	90 Days	120 Days
Total number of suppliers invoices	4	2	0	2
Total amount outstanding	R78,330.53	R5,288.00	R0	R55,924.86

South African Broadcasting Corporation

1. Total number of supplier invoices as at 10 November 2017 is 2161 invoices
2. The total number of invoices per days:

Description	Current	30 Days, overdue	60 Days, overdue	90 Days-overdue	120 Days-overdue	121-1yr-overdue	1 year	Total
	4,586,656	65,572,727	156,493,954	77,692,853	67,940,653	120,291,866	1,121,351	493,700,060

Approved/ Not approved

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Ms. Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane, MP,

Minister

Date:

Reply:

Provincial Departments do not make provision for budgets for medical negligence claims, due to the fact that Provincial Treasuries discourage budget in this regard as it is treated as fruitless and wasteful expenditure, which requires nil budget and has been treated in that manner in respect of all the relevant financial years.

END.

Reply:

  (1)    TRUCK AFRICA is an indigenous RSA IP between CSIR, Armscor and Denel, it is specifically meant to withstand conditions in terrains in which the SANDF conducts operations in the continent.

(2) Commitments to meet capital equipment requirements of the SANDF are part of the DOD Strategic Capital Acquisition Master Plan (SCAMP) which will be adjusted and aligned with the work of the Defence Review Implementation Planning Team (DRIPT).

Reply:

(a) The Surgeon General has conducted several oversight visits to 1 Military Hospital since his appointment as Surgeon General on 1 April 2013. The Chief Directors and Directors execute instructions to conduct staff visits to all three the military hospitals with the aim to perform evaluation and monitoring within the respective statutory and functional environments.

(b) The feedback of the staff visits are discussed at the Chief Director Military Health Force Preparation forum during which consequential measures are discussed to address the various challenges and concerns within the resources of the SAMHS. Critical issues are furthermore discussed at the SAMHS Command Council and challenges that cannot be resolved at the level of the Surgeon General and the SAMHS as a result of the impact of strategic risks such as budgetary constraints. The strategic risks are reported to higher headquarters through formalised processes and forums.

The challenges and concerns that are referred to in Question 3393 are mostly issues that are registered by the SAMHS as strategic risks. The chronic underfunding of the Defence function in general impacts on the capacity of the SAHMS to mitigate some of the risks.

The likelihood and impact of the risks such as low stock levels and obsolete and outdated equipment and technology increase year-on-year in the absence of resources. The Surgeon General and the SAMHS address these challenges and concerns within the resource limitations. The implications of budgetary constraints, however, leads to challenges such as mentioned in the questions of the National Assembly. Furthermore the SAMHS competes with the open labour market for scarce human resources such as medical officers and specialists.

(c) The response to the question of remedial steps are as follows:

(i) Procurement delays. Procurement delays have been addressed by the Surgeon General through the restructuring of the SAMHS Procurement Unit. The reality of insufficient funding, however, impacts on the ability of the SAMHS to procure sufficient medical stock (pharmaceuticals and medical consumables).

(ii) Refurbishment project delays. The SAMHS is in a difficult position as a result of the failure by third parties to fully complete the upgrading of especially 1 Military Hospital into a composite facility. Contractors are largely limited in their scope of work due to financial constraints. Preventative measures are instituted within the limited financial resources to avoid further deterioration. On 18 January 2013 the National Department of Public Works appointed consultants for upgrading and refurbishment of the 1st floor of 1 Military Hospital. The SG was not satisfied with the progress and elevated his concerns to the Ministerial level.

The Minister of Defence and Military Veterans took a decision that the Defence Works Formation must take over the project. However, the function of day-to-day maintenance of the hospital remained with the National Department of Public Works.

The Logistics Division, Defence Works Formation, has been appointed as the responsibility owner of the refurbishment of 1 Military Hospital. An Infrastructure Subcommittee was established to address the refurbishment of 1 Military Hospital. Project plans have been compiled in collaboration with external service providers.

(iii) Transport. Transportation in terms of ambulances for medical evacuations and patient transportation requires huge capital injections. The Surgeon General has attended to this capability within the means of the SAMHS operating financial resources and a less than 1% capital budget.

(iv) Medical Stock. Pharmaceuticals and medical consumables are high cost drivers that are directly linked to the financial resources or the allocated budget of the SAMHS. SAMHS reprioritise its annual allocated budget to make provision for medical stock within the limitations of an ineffective baseline allocation. In the instance where financial resources are depleted the Chief Financial Officer is approached for additional funds.

(v) Security. Security is also a challenge or concern that requires financial resources whether the installation of physical security measures ie cameras and fences or human resources to guard infrastructure. The SAMHS addresses security measures within the allocated resources.

Reply:

(a) This information is provided in tables 1.1 to 3.9 attached.

(b) The inspections were performed by the South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) in their capacity as the Inspectorate for Testing Stations.

(c) Due to the volume of data, the findings were summarised and listed in tables 1.1 to 3.9 attached under the columns “Recommendations” and “Comments”.

(d) (i) and (ii) This information is provided in tables 1.1 to 3.9 attached.

(e) (i) and (ii) Vehicle Testing Stations are inspected in accordance with the prescripts of the National Road Traffic Act (93 of 1996) and the Regulations together with the South African National Standards (SANS) referred to in the Act namely SANS 10216:2017 titled Evaluation of Vehicle Test Stations and SANS 10047:2009 titled Testing of motor vehicles for roadworthiness.

(f) (i) This information is provided in tables 1.1 to 3.9 attached.

(ii) Upon conclusion of each inspection the SABS leaves detailed findings with the Management Representative of the vehicle testing station or a suitable person in the absence of the management representative. The vehicle testing station is requested by the SABS to supply proof of evidence that they have applied corrective and preventative action to address the findings as raised during each inspection. In the event that the Inspectorate received no corrective or preventative action, or where such corrective or preventative action is not acceptable, the Inspectorate makes a suitable recommendation to the respective Province. A TS4 recommendation can be regarded as a warning that findings can lead to suspension. A TS5 recommendation is a recommendation for suspension. The final decision to suspend or close the Vehicle Testing Station and any corrective action rests upon the MEC of the Province.

Reply:

Please refer to the attached annexures, A, B, C and D

Item	Financial Year	Total allocation	Expenditure	Construction Stage (5B)	Practical Completion Stage (6A)	List of Projects
	2014/15	89 041 535	63 589 381	8	5	Annexure A
	2015/16	650 953 391	605 842 084	6	2	Annexure B
	2016/17	117 212 499	152 800 596	6	4	Annexure C
	2017/18	81 876 294	26 405 840	8	3	Annexure D
Total	939 083 719	848 637 901	28	14

Reply:

a) The Department is unable to respond to section (b) of the main question as there is no phenomenon such as female gender mutilation.

b) Forced marriages are not allowed and it’s the same as kidnapping, abduction therefore we have a court ruling on the Jezile matter.

c) Child marriages are within the purview of the department of Home Affairs and the question should be directed to that department.

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Approved by the Minister on

Date……………………….

Reply:

a) PRASA requested extension to submit because the audit was not funded.

b) Once the audit has been finalized it will be incorporated in the draft annual report, signed off and submitted.

c) The department held discussions with AGSA on measures to ensure that audits are finalised on time including placing reliance on Interim Audit.

Reply:

a) The number of invoices currently remaining unpaid by:

(i) The Department:

aa) 30 days - None

bb) 60 days - None

cc) 90 days - None

dd) 120 days - 1 Invoice for Department of Public Works

(ii) Entity - Not applicable

b) R2,812,015.89

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Approved by the Minister on

Date……………………….

Reply:

1. The department has a complete list of suppliers from which services were procured for the past five years. In total, the number of suppliers is 400 over the 4 years period. All service providers complied with National Treasury Regulations and are registered with the DTI and on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) of National Treasury. Overall, all service providers complied with the government procurement requirements.

2. a) The service providers rendered services in all areas that required procurement i.e.

• 1. Advertisement
  2. Minor Assets
  3. Catering
  4. Consultant Services
  5. Contractors
  6. Consumable items
  7. Rental & Hiring Services
  8. Venues & Facilities
  9. Operating expenditure
  10. Machinery & Equipment (Moveable Capital Assets), etc.

b) The total procurement value over the period is as follows:

1. 2013-2014 – R 8,460,791
2. 2014-2015 – R 8,861,085
3. 2015-2016 – R 14,655,104
4. 2016-2017 – R 7,814,387

3. Suppliers contributing level as per the B-BBEE chart:

B-BBEE STATUS	SCORE ON SCORECARD	RECOGNITION
Level 1	>100 points	135%
Level 2	95 but < than 100	125%
Level 3	90 but < than 95	110%
Level 4	80 but < than 90	100%
Level 5	75 but < than 80	80%
Level 6	70 but < than 75	60%
Level 7	55 but < than 70	50%
Level 8	40 but < than 55	10%
Non-Compliant	<40 points	0%

(i)  2013-2014

     Level 1 – 107

     Level 2 – 8

    Level 3 – 11

    Level 4 – 7

    Level 7 – 1

(ii) 2014-2015:

Level 1 – 38

Level 2 – 7

Level 3 – 5

Level 4 – 5

Level 6 – 1

Level 7 – 1

(iii) 2015-2016:

Level 1 – 92

Level 2 – 7

Level 3 – 8

Level 4 – 7

Level 5 – 5

Level 7 – 1

(iv) 2016-2017:

Level 1 – 73

Level 2 – 10

Level 3 – 2

Level 4 – 5

Level 7 – 1

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Approved by the Minister on

Date……………………….

Reply:

a) Yes. The Department is the custodian of various land parcels across the country.

(i), (ii) and (iii) please refer to “Annexure A”

b) DEPARTMENTAL ENTITIES

Yes, IDT does own land.

1. The plot (portion 41) is situated at the Corner of Sprite and Oberon Street, in Faerie Glen, Pretoria.
2. According to the title deed, the plot size is 9061 m2.
3. The plot is used as a host for IDT’s national office.

(b) (i), (ii) and (iii) Not Applicable to the rest of the entities namely;

Agrement South Africa, Council for the Built Environment and the Construction Industry Development Board.

Reply:

NATIONAL TREASURY

(a –d) The National Treasury has not utilised the services of SNOW Consulting.

ASB

The Accounting Standards Board has not made use of the firm of consultants, nor have they paid them any money.

CBDA

The Co-operative Banks Development Agency has (a) (i) not in any instance and/or (ii) has not used a certain firm or consultants (SNOW Consultants), (b) no payment was made in any case, (c) no services were rendered by them and, (d) no monetary value of any tender were needed.

DBSA

1. (i) (ii) NANE
2. (c) (d) N/A

FSB

(a) (ii) The FSB has never utilized the services of Snow Consultants (b) N/A (c) N/A (d) N/A.

FIC

The Financial Intelligence Centre has never utilized the services of Snow Consultants

GEPF

The GEPF has never made use of the services of SNOW Consultants.

GPAA

1. The Government Pensions Administration Agency (GPAA) has never used SNOW Consultants.
2. Not applicable.
3. Not applicable.
4. Not applicable

IRBA

The IRBA hereby declares that we did not use the services of SNOW Consultants.

PFA

(a)(ii) The OPFA has never used the services of SNOW Consultants.

LAND BANK

Land Bank has not engaged the services of SNOW Consultants.

FAIS OMBUD

The FAIS Ombud has never used the firm of consultants.

PIC

The PIC has not used this firm of consultants.

The rest of the questions falls away.

SAA

SAA and its subsidiaries have never used SNOW Consultants.

SARS

The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has not procured services from the Snow Consultants nor does it have the supplier registered on its database.

Sasria SOC Limited has used Snow Consultants Incorporated.SASRIA

Year 2013          R547 023.94

Year 2014          R248 805.00

Year 2015          R307 999-50

All expenses relate to interior designs for Sasria’s building during different phases

TAX OMBUD

The Office of the Tax Ombud has never used SNOW Consultants.

Reply:

a) Two times;

b) 12 October 2017 and 16 October 2017;

c) Issues around Operating Licenses, System challenges, Legislation challenges, Taxi Recapitalisation Programme, Taxi Empowerment and Law Enforcement Challenges were raised as part of the discussion;

d) Refer to (c) above;

e) That the Department and NTA will continue to engage formally and informally on critical issues that affect the taxi industry and also rope in provinces where necessary; and

f) (i) Engagement will be ongoing.

(ii) Engagement will be ongoing.

Reply:

1. 2016/17: no employees;

2017/18: one (1) employee;

2018/19: one (1) employee.

2. None for doing business with the Government.

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Approved by the Minister on

Date……………………….

Reply:

a) Internal circulars are used for all non SMS vacancies

b) Government Communication and Information Systems (GCIS) website, and Department of Public Service and Administration (DPSA) website

 

Recommended / Not Recommended

______________________

Ms. M.T Kubayi-Ngubane, MP,

Minister of Communications

Date:

Reply:

Cabinet adopted the National Policy Framework for Women’s Empowerment and Gender Equality in 2000, which defined the National Gender Machinery, including locating the responsibility for empowerment of women and gender equality in the Presidency and establishing the system of GFPs.

The Department is currently working on the framework for Gender Focal Points (GFP), and this is in collaboration with the Department of Public Service & Administration (DPSA). The GFP framework will be tabled to cabinet for approval. Once approved, it will be used by all spheres of government in terms of location, competencies, reporting lines and their strategic role in the promotion of gender mainstreaming across the work of government departments.

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Approved by the Minister on

Date……………………….

Reply:

1. Yes, a small percentage of the data contained in the Electronic National Traffic Information System may not be usable due to the capturing errors by clerks at registering authorities as well as driving licensing centres or negligence to update the details when the owner provides new address particulars. (a) the number and percentage is indeterminate as it can only be identified when the owner provides updated details and (b) the process of cleaning the data has commenced when Regulation 32A of the National Road Traffic Regulations, 2000 was introduced at the end of 2015. The effect of the regulation is such that any person who is going to transact on the Electronic National Traffic Information System has to produce proof of residence or address so that it can be captured to refresh the data. For the FY 2016/7 905014 addresses have been updated.

2. The system is usable as a whole. All the registers within the System are currently being utilised.

3. The system is in use for AARTO purposes currently. One of the Registers within the Electronic National Traffic Information System known as the National Contraventions Register is being used to administer the AARTO processes.

Reply:

With regard to the Gauteng Local Division of the High Court of South Africa case 08744/2016 between a certain person (Rudolph Gerhardus steyn) and the Road Accident Fund, (a) the date of payment to the plaintiff is unknown, and (b) the payment has not yet been made because the amount of damages due to the claimant must still be agreed between the parties or ordered by the court, consequently payment is not yet due.

Reply:

(a) (i) It was not the role of the Department to conduct any investigation. The reprieve was to allow the operators to procure and ensure that they comply with the provisions of the Act.

   (ii) Not applicable, falls away

(b) The Department is going to ensure that the provisions of legislation is complied with because the industry was given time to ensure that they comply with the requirements of the prescribed legislation.

Reply:

(a)(i) 1. Mr Skhumbuzo Macozoma

2. Ms Kate Mmatlou

3. Dr Matlhodi Steven Mabela

4. Ms Siyakhula Simelane

The following additional other members were re-appointed with effect from the 1 May 2016 for a period of three (3) years and their term lapses on 30 April 2019, and they are-

5. Ms Chwayita Mabude

6. Ms Bajabulile Luthuli

7. Adv. Kenosi Moroka and

8. Dr John Lamola

(a)(ii) None

(a)(iii) The following members were reinstated in May 2017 are-

1. Adv Kenosi Moraka
2. Ms Bajabulile Luthuli
3. Chwayita Mabude
4. Ms Kate Mmatlou

Mr Skhumbuzo Macozoma and Dr John Lamola resigned from the ACSA Board during the 2016/17 financial year.

(b)(i) None, as there were no Board members that were suspended.

(ii) The current Minister considered the High Court ruling in the matter of Mr Popo Molefe and others v/s Minister of Transport, where the High Court ruling reinstated the former Board of PRASA, on the grounds that the former Minister had not complied with audi alterem partem principle, before dismissing the Board. Upon analysis of the process record for dismissing the four members, the Minister could not find any correspondence where the four ACSA Board members were afforded an opportunity to make representations. Thus, the current Minister reinstated them upon realizing that the audi principle was not complied with by the former Minister

(iii) Mr Skhumbuzo Macozoma tendered his resignation from the ACSA Board because of his appointment as CEO at SANRAL and Dr John Lamola cited ethical considerations.

Reply:

1. (a) (i) Number of incidents of contravention of supply chain management are as follows:

aa) 2014-15 financial year – 18 cases

2015-16 financial year – 95 cases

2016-17 financial year – 60 cases

bb) 2017-18 financial year – 12 cases

(ii) There are no cases of contravention of the Public Finance Management Act for the period requested.

a) Not applicable.

2. Not applicable.

3. The following measures have been implemented in the supply chain management arena:

• 1. The supply chain management policy was redone and approved on 29 August 2017 with implementation date of 01 September 2017.
  2. Standard Operation Procedures on supply chain management is in the final stage of review.
  3. The demand management planning has been included in the departmental integrated planning process of the APP and operational plan.
  4. Supply chain management training was conducted during October 2017 for all supply chain management officials.
  5. The corrective steps are monitored as part of the audit improvement plan on a monthly basis.

 

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Approved by the Minister on

Date……………………….

Reply:

The Department of Communications has not commissioned such a study owing to the lack of funding.

Approved/ Not approved

________________________________

Ms. Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane MP,

Minister of Communications

Date:

 

Reply:

Not applicable.

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Approved by the Minister on

Date……………………….

Reply:

Department of Communications

1. None.
2. Not applicable.

Brand South Africa

1. None.
2. Not applicable.

Film and Publication Board

1. The total number of supplier invoices outstanding is 16.
2. The total number of invoices per days:

Description	30 Days	60 Days	90 Days	120 Days
Total number of suppliers invoices	8	3	3	2
Total amount outstanding	R1 661,850.25	R171,331.42	R381,853.40	R1708.07

Independent Communications Authority of South Afria

1. Total number of supplier invoices outstanding is 32.
2. The total number of invoices per days:

Description	30 Days	60 Days	90 Days	120 Days
Total number of suppliers invoices	32	0	0	0
Total amount outstanding	1,219,826	-	-	-

Media Development and Diversity Agency

1. Total number of supplier invoices outstanding is 8.
2. The total number of invoices per days:

Description	30 Days	60 Days	90 Days	120 Days
Total number of suppliers invoices	4	2	0	2
Total amount outstanding	R78,330.53	R5,288.00	R0	R55,924.86

South African Broadcasting Corporation

1. Total number of supplier invoices as at 10 November 2017 is 2161 invoices
2. The total number of invoices per days:

Description	Current	30 Days, overdue	60 Days, overdue	90 Days-overdue	120 Days-overdue	121-1yr-overdue	1 year	Total
	4,586,656	65,572,727	156,493,954	77,692,853	67,940,653	120,291,866	1,121,351	493,700,060

Approved/ Not approved

_________________________________

Ms. Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane, MP,

Minister

Date:

Reply:

a) (i) (ii) (iii) and (iv) R56 commences just outside of Pietermaritzburg and navigate the eastern region of the KZN province. It consists of various sections of roads which are Main road P5; P416; N2; P609 and traverse the towns of Richmond, Ixopo, Umzimkhulu and Kokstad respectively, R56 then further extends outside the border of the KwaZulu Natal province to Matatiele.

The KwaZulu Natal Department of Transport embarked on an exercise to do Condition Assessment for the Province for the total paved network of approximately 7650 kilometres consisting of provincial and district roads.

Upon completion of the exercise, it was found that 66% of the entire network was not in a good condition. A priority list was deduced based on the severity of defects on the roads and using the limited available funding, rehabilitation measures were implemented.

Route 56 has always been a high priority as it forms part of a link between the provinces of KwaZulu Natal, Eastern Cape and the country of Lesotho and over the years the KZN Department of Transport has done rehabilitation work to ensure safe transition and will continue to plan for maintenance activities accordingly.

b) Whilst 32 kilometers of P609 which is the nearest section of road from the KZN province region to the Eastern Cape boarder, towards Matatiele, it can be confirmed that the rehabilitation plans are only envisaged to commence during the 2020-21 financial year. With the current condition of the road being deemed as poor due to defects related to functionality, the structural capacity of the road is however relevantly sound and poses no risk to the design life of the road or any other unanticipated catastrophic failures. However, holding maintenance measures in a form of patching and pothole repairs where necessary will be conducted on an ongoing basis to ensure safe driving conditions.

Reply:

1.SABC owns land in Polokwane, Limpopo a plot in Tweefontein

(a) Tweefontein Farm, Polokwane Limpopo

(c) The farm is currently being occupied by the SAPS Mounted Division.

2.SABC owns land in KwaZulu Natal, Durban 3 pieces of land in Kingsmead

(a) Kingsmead, Durban, KwaZulu Natal

(c) The Land is used for parking by SABC staff.

3. SABC owns land in Emnotweni Riverside Park, Mbombela, Mpumalanga

(a) Emnotweni Riverside Park, Mbombela, Mpumalanga

(c) The land is vacant

Approved/ Not approved

________________________________

Ms. Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane MP,

Minister of Communications

Date:

 

Reply:

a) The maintenance of the signalling system has never stopped in some areas in Gauteng. It has intensified working hand in hand with the Rail Safety Regulator (RSR) with a dedicated joint team of inspectors from RSR and Metro-rail signalling technicians.

b) Refer to (a) above

c) Refer to (a) above

Reply:

(a) & (b) Except for the SABC, the Department of Communications and the other entities in its portfolio do not own land. The details of the land owned by the SABC are as follows:

Polokwane, Limpopo

1. Tweefontein Farm, Polokwane Limpopo.l
2. The farm is currently being occupied by the SAPS Mounted Division.

KwaZulu Natal, Durban three(3) pieces of land in Kingsmead

(i) Kingsmead, Durban, KwaZulu Natal

(ii) The Land is used for parking by SABC staff.

Emnotweni Riverside Park, Mbombela, Mpumalanga

(i) Emnotweni Riverside Park, Mbombela, Mpumalanga.

(ii) The land is vacant.

Approved/ Not approved

________________________________

Ms. Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane MP,

Minister

Date:

Reply:

(a) The total amount that has been loaded for payment on the RAF’s system in respect of amounts ordered by the courts owed to Road Accident Fund (RAF) claimants is R4, 932, 849, 274 as at 17 November 2017, (b) the reason for the delays in paying the claimants is due to the RAF’s cash shortfall which is as a result of the mismatch between the funding received by the RAF via the RAF Fuel Levy and the payments the RAF is required to make in terms of the Road Accident Fund Act, No. 56 of 1996, (c) the RAF targets a maximum of 180 days from the date of requesting payment on the system until date of payment of the court order, and (d) the RAF periodically sends out stakeholder letters to advise stakeholders of the RAF’s cash position and has also created a dedicated e-mail query facility for claimants to follow-up on the status of outstanding payments.

 

Reply:

DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS

REPLY

1. The Department of Communications has spent the following amounts on advertising in community media:2014/15 =R4 844 392.58

(a) Community print = R0.00

(b) Community Radio= R4 844 392.58

(c) Community TV = R0.00

2015/16 = R1 089 569.85

(a) Print = R0.00

(b) Radio = R380 000.00

(c) Television Media = R531 427.43

2016/17 = R0.00

(a) Print = R0.00

(b) Radio = R0.00

(c) Television Media = R0.00

2. (a) The advertising spend on community media has decreased.

(b) The departmental communications budget has decreased over the years

(c) The department continues to support community media in communicating with citizens

SOUTH AFRICAN BROADCASTING CORPORATION (SABC)

1. 2012/13- R630 600.00

(a) Print - R190 505.00

(b) Radio - R107 043.00

(c) Television Media - R333 053.00

2013/14- R469 194.00

1. Print- R195 152.00
2. Radio-R274 042.00
3. Television media-R0.00

2014/15- R19 062.00

(a) Print-R0.00

(b) Radio-R19 062.00

(c) Television media-R0.00

2015/16, 2016/17 and 2017/18 did not have expenditure.

(2). (a) Expenditure has declined

(b) The decline is due to the fact that SABC uses its own platforms as a cost containment measure.

MEDIA DEVELOPMENT AND DIVERSITY AGENCY (MDDA)

1. (a) Not applicable

(b) The MDDA has not placed advertising in community media over the past five years.

(c) Not applicable

1. (a) Not applicable

(b) Not applicable, and

(c) The MDDA does not have a budget for advertising.

BRAND SOUTH AFRICA

1. 2013/14- R0.00

(a) Print = R0.00

(b) Radio = R0.00

(c) Television Media = R0.00

2014/15 –R0.00

(a) Print = R0.00

(b) Radio = R0.00

(c) Television Media = R0.00

2015/16- R420 000.00

(a) Print = R120 000.00

(b) Radio = R300 000.00

(c) Television Media = R0.00

2016/17-R400 000.00

(a) Print = R0.00

(b) Radio = R400 000.00

(c) Television Media = R0.00

2017/18- 920 000.00

(a) Print = R400 000.00

(b) Radio = R420 000.00

(c) Television Media = R100 000.00

(2)(a) Advertising expenditure has relatively remained the same throughout the years. This is due to Brand South Africa’s improved relations with media which has resulted in more added value in the form of free Public Relations, being offered to Brand South Africa.

(b) No fluctuations

(c) Not applicable

FILMS AND PUBLICATION BOARD

1. 2012/2013- R2,240 754.13

(a)Print- R686 241.41

(b)Radio- R961 510.20

(b)Television Media- R593 002.52

2013/2014- R 2,697 202, 48

(a)Print- R528 241.41

(b)Radio- R1, 185,080.00

(b)Television Media- R983 881.07

2014/2015- R2, 114 336.37

(a)Print- R410 481.42

(b)Radio- R231 670.80

(b)Television Media- R1 472 214.15

2015/2016- R1, 220 883.08

(a)Print- R456 615.03

(b)Radio- R0.00

(b)Television Media- R764.268.05

2016/2017- R924 015.65

(a)Print- R442 329.23

(b)Radio- R0.00

(b)Television Media- R481 686.42

2017/2018 - R269 241.62

(a)Print- R0.00

(b)Radio- R0.00

(b)Television Media- R269 241.62

2 (a) Over the past 5 years, FPB’s advertising spend amounted to approximately R4 025 810.00. However, only less than 5% (R43 092 – Cape TV) of the total amount was spent on community media, radio, TV and print combined.

(b) Not applicable.

(c) Not applicable.

INDEPENDENT COMMUNICATION AUTHORITY OF SOUTH AFRICA (ICASA)

1. 2012-2013- R67,300.00
2. Print- 20,000.00
3. Radio- R47,300.00
4. Television Media- 0

2013-2014- R325, 906.94

1. Print- R325,906.94
2. Radio-0
3. Television Media-0

2014-2015-R161, 223.94

1. Print-0
2. Radio-R161,223.94
3. Television Media- 0

2015-2016- R169, 124.00

1. Print-R48,250.00
2. Radio-R120,874.00
3. Television-0

2016-2017- R48, 000.00

1. Print- 0
2. Radio-48,000.00
3. Television- 0

1. (a) Expenditure increased over the past 5 years

(b) Expenditure on advertising in community media is dependent on outreach campaigns planned per financial year.

(c) Amount spent to date is below the 30% threshold required as it is dependent on the campaigns .

Approved/ Not approved

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Ms. Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane MP,

Minister

Date:

 

Reply:

The Tender for the construction of the new Bridge has closed, and SANRAL is currently busy with the tender evaluation and adjudication process. It is envisaged that construction of the bridge will commence in February 2018 and will be completed by February 2019.

Reply:

1. (a) Delivery has been separated into 2 batches. PRASA accepted the first 18 trains

(manufactured in Brazil) from December 2016 until September 2017. These train-sets are already in operation in the north part of Gauteng

(b) The remaining 582 trains will be delivered from the Local Factory in Dunnottar Park, Ekurhuleni, with the first train expected to be delivered in the fourth quarter of 2018.

2. (a) The trains have been tested in accordance with the acceptance process between

PRASA, Gibela and the Railway Safety Regulator (RSR). The tests ensured that the trains meet PRASA’s specifications, including adherence to the Railway Safety Regulator standards. PRASA conducts tests on all trains before accepting them for operational use. These tests have been conducted in line with the delivery dates. Furthermore, the tests and results were submitted to the RSR before accepting the first train.

(b) There are no technical problems with the trains. The trains meet PRASA’s specification and RSR standards.

3. The trains are currently being used for operations between the Pienaarspoort and Pretoria corridor.

4. The trains have been manufactured specifically for PRASA, that is, they have been manufactured in line with PRASA’s specification and meet South African railway conditions.

5. (a) PRASA has contracted with Gibela for 600 New Trains for a fixed contract value of R59 billion (2014 prices).

    (b) Gibela has been responsible for hedging for the duration from FY2014/15 to FY2020/21.

 

Reply:

1. Yes, the GNC rotary generator is functional and working very well.
2. (a)(b) To date, 20 stations are equipped with the new signalling electronic interlocking system. (b) The stations are commissioned with this new interlocking system to improve safety, reliability and operational flexibility.
3. The GNC traffic control is functional. To date, the GNC operates the Irene, Olifantsfontein, Kaalfontein, Leralla and Tembisa corridor on a new signaling system. Currently, PRASA is moving the southern line which includes Midway – Residensia Corridor into the GNC. More stations will follow and be operated at the GNC once they are equipped with the new signaling system.

 

Reply:

The following are the Departmental records as per the financial year:

For the 2014/15 financial year:

(1) Sixteen officials requested permission to conduct remunerative work outside their official employment. The permission was denied by the Head of Department.

For the 2015/2016 financial year:

Thirty three officials requested permission to conduct remunerative work outside the Department. Approval was not granted by the Head of Department.

For the 2016/2017 financial year

Thirty one officials requested permission to conduct remunerative work outside the Department, but the permission was not granted by the Head of Department.

(2)The Head of Department had not granted permission to any official to conduct remunerative work outside the Department. (a) The Department has no records of any official conducting or engaging in any business transaction. (b) The Department has no records of any business transactions by its officials. (c) The Department has no records of any business transactions and their value.

Reply:

a) R56 between Kokstad and Matatiele is formally named in the Department as P609. The overall condition of this portion of R56 can be deemed being in a poor to very poor condition. A network level visual assessment of the road was carried out in June 2017.

The first 8 km’s of the road are in a very poor condition having a surface condition index of less than 25%. This section has very poor drainage, which has resulted in extensive crocodile cracking of a severe nature with scattered occurrences of pumping. The section also has severe longitudinal cracking and intermittent patch failure. Severe potholes were also identified as a common occurrence on this first 8km stretch.

The rest of the road, from km 8 to km 32 shows more or less the same kind of defects as the first uniform section but these defects can be described as being in the warning category. The average surface condition index for this section can be estimated to be about 40%, deeming this section as being in a poor condition. The potholes identified in the section are no more than a degree 3 collectively and they occur in isolated sections. The crocodile cracking as well as patch failure are still a major issue on this section as they were in the first.

b) Whilst 32 kilometers of P609 which is the nearest section of road from the KZN province region to the Eastern Cape boarder, towards Matateile, it can be confirmed that the rehabilitation plans are only envisaged to commence during the 2020-2021 financial year. With the current condition of the road being deemed as poor due to defects related to functionality, the structural capacity of the road is however relevantly sound and poses no risk to the design life of the road or any other unanticipated catastrophic failures. However, holding maintenance measures in a form of patching and pothole repairs where necessary will be conducted on an ongoing basis to ensure safe driving conditions.

Reply:

1(a) (b) These are matters that affect individuals constitutional rights of which they are still exercising their presumption of innocence. The matters are still sub judice. It is therefore in the interest of justice that their constitutional rights be respected.

2(a) (b) Refer to 1(a) (b)

END

Reply:

(1) (a) The Chief Exective Officer (CEO) of Boxing South Africa is employed on a full-time, 5-year contract.

The CEO of South Africa Institute for a Drug-Free Sport (SAIDS) is employed on a permanent, full-time basis.

(b) The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Boxing SA is employed on a full-time, permanent basis.

The CFO of SAIDS is employed full-time, on a performance-based contract.

(2) (a) The CEO of Boxing SA is Mr. Tsholofelo Lejaka.

The CFO of Boxing SA is Mr. Thabang Moses.

The CEO of SAIDS is Mr. Khalid Galant.

The CFO of SAIDs is Mr. Onke Ngwane.

(b) (i) Mr. Lejaka assumed duty on 13 June 2016. Mr Moses started work on 07 March 2016.

Mr. Galant was appointed in 2008, according to the appointment framework of the South. African institute for Drug-Free Sport Act 14 of 1997, as amended (see Drug Free Sport Amendment Act, 2006). Mr Ngwane was appointed in 2015 on a two-year contract. Upon satisfactory completion of the two-year contract, a new, three year contract was entered into.

(ii) Mr. Lejaka’s employment contract ends in June 2021.

Mr. Onke Ngwane’s employment contract ends in 2020.

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Reply:

(a) Yes, the South African Police Service (SAPS) is currently investigating two cases against the specified person.

(b) For the Ministry of Police to reply.

(b)(i) A case of intimidation, conspiracy to commit murder and crimen injuria is being investigated at the Pretoria Central Police Station and a case of driving a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol, is being investigated at the Sunnyside Police Station.

(b)(ii) Pretoria Central, CAS 881/05/2017 and Sunnyside, CAS 3/10/2016.

(b)(iii) The complaint, of driving under the influence of alcohol, was received on 1 October 2016 and the intimidation case was received on 8 May 2017.

(b)(iv) The details of the investigating officer cannot be disclosed, in order to allow the investigation to be conducted without fear or favour.

(b)(v) Pretoria Central, CAS 881/05/2017 was received back from the office of the Senior Public Prosecutor, on 26 September 2017, with further instructions for the investigating officer to comply with. The investigating officer is currently attending to the requests of the Senior Public Prosecutor. Sunnyside, CAS 3/10/2016 was at court on 16 October 2017. The case has been remanded to 1 November 2017, for a trial date to be determined.

Reply:

Question 1a.

What Plans does her department have to further decentralise procurement and provide units with self-accounting status:

Response

There are no further plans to further decentralise procurement. Procurement delegations have been devolved to the lowest level (Level 4) in the Department.

Question 1b.

How will financial scrutiny be ensured should this happen?

Response

Financial scrutiny is administered by the finance functionaries (budget managers). Each unit that has a procurement delegation processes their requirements through their duly established financial control committees. Payment is executed at financial management division, any invoices that are inconsistent with the delegation are not processed until the matter has been resolved.

Question 1c.

What will become of the Area Support Bases?

Response

Area Support Bases are part of the procurement delegation regime.

Question 1d.

Will level 4 procurement sections be reviewed and aligned with SA Police Service and decentralised procurement of other government department?

Response

The current DOD procurement delegation regime is in line with reigning legislated procurement prescripts, there is no intent to align it to SAPS or any other department’s procurement delegation regime.

Reply:

1. From 5 July 2014 to 20 July 2017.

(2)(a) The residence was guarded on a 24-hour basis.

(2)(b)(i) Two members were on duty during the day and two, during the night, thereby maintaining a 24-hour guard duty capacity.

(2)(b)(ii) A Nyala armoured vehicle was permanently posted at the said residence. An additional soft top vehicle, single/double cab bakkie or a combi, was used by the members, who performed duties at the residence.

(3)(a)(i)(ii) The former Minister of Police, Minister Nhleko, was afforded static guard duties by the Provincial Commissioner: KwaZulu-Natal, as a result of his portfolio, as the Minister of Police.

(3)(b) Salaries: Constables @ R 17,79, per hour x 2 shifts (normal rate) = R 853,92. Sunday rate @ R35,58, per hour. Total for the period is R813 785,76.

Fuel: 60km @ R4, 98 km, per day = R298,80 x 2 = R597,60 for a 24 hour period x 1 110 days = R663 336,00.

(4) No, Minister Nhleko was the Minister of Police during the period of guard duties and was, therefore, afforded static guard duties at his residence, by the Provincial Commissioner based on the Minister’s portfolio.

(5) No.

Reply:

(a) and (b) (i) The Department of Sport and Recreation South Africa holds no investments and does not have non-current assets either. In line with the Statement of Financial Position at financial year end 31 March 2017, the Department had R3 013 000 in current assets as disclosed in page no. 154 of the Annual Report of the Department, tabled before Parliament and as audited by the Auditor-General South Africa.

(ii) The entities reporting to the Minister of Sport and Recreation do not hold any unlisted investments, neither directly nor indirectly and also do not hold any non-current assets.

Reply:

(1) We are not aware of such an incident. However, if true, the Honourable Member will be aware that, in line with the Olympic Charter, the national Department of Sport and Recreation is not allowed to interfere with the administration of the federations. It may be useful for the Honourable member to bring this matter to the attention of the relevant competent authority, that being the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) of South Africa.

(2) No.

Reply:

(1)(a) On 20 September 2017, a total of 1 661 158 individual firearm owners (civilians) had one or more firearms registered in their names, on the Central Firearm Register (CFR) data base.

(1)(b)(i)(ii) The information with regards to paragraph (1)(b)(i) and (ii), is not readily available as it must be verified, before the information can be submitted. A request is hereby made for an extension, in order to provide the correct information, as soon as it is received.

(2)(a) A total of 81 931 firearms, registered on the CFR data base, belonging to individual firearm owners (civilians), were reported lost or stolen during the period, 1 January 2007 to 20 September 2017.

(2)(b) A total of 37 411 firearms with serial numbers, were recovered during the period, 1 January 2007 to 20 September 2017, which are linked to individuals firearms owners (civilians), who are registered on the CFR data base.

(3) A total of 29 682 unregistered firearms, (firearms with a serial numbers that has never been registered on the CFR database, or where the serial numbers have been erased/filed off, or firearms with duplicate serial numbers), were recovered during the period, 1 January 2007 to 20 September 2017.

(4)(a) A total of 15 489 firearms, belonging to official institutions, were reported lost or stolen during the period, 1 January 2007 to 20 September 2017.

(4)(b) A total of 4 980 firearms, with serial numbers, were recovered during the period, 1 January 2007 to 20 September 2017, and were linked to official institutions, as registered on the CFR data base

Reply:

Undetected, is a manner of closure of a case docket that has been fully investigated, but a suspect has not been identified or arrested. All the cases, which were reflected as “undetected” in the presentation, had been fully investigated before closure as “undetected”.

Reply:

1. The total cost for providing security for the specified person, from 1 November 2016, is R 797 724,62.

2. No, further details may expose protected security information, furthermore a statement is not a requirement, in terms of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA).

Reply:

1 and 2:

The Aircraft was not donated but returned back to the Angolans, this is evident in the history of the Aircraft.

All legal requirements were met since all necessary documentation including the necessary authority for the movement of Arms across the boarders was acquired from the Arms Control Board as regulated.

Reply:

The disciplinary hearing is chaired by Advocate Terry Motau, SC, a practising advocate at the Johannesburg Bar. The employer representative (pro forma prosecutor), is Advocate MJ Ramaepadi, also a practising advocate at the Johannesburg Bar.

Reply:

(i)	(aa)	(bb)	(cc)	(dd)
	(a)	(b)	(a)	(b)	(a)	(b)	(a)	(b)
DST	Nil	R0.00	Nil	R0.00	Nil	R0.00	Nil	R0.00

(ii) Entities	(aa)	(bb)	(cc)	(dd)
	(a)	(b)	(a)	(b)	(a)	(b)	(a)	(b)
HSRC	13	R160 432.55	6	R64 673.43	20	R358 300.44	Nil	R0.00
TIA	96	R747 415.30	3	R638 162.00	Nil	R0.00	Nil	R0.00
SANSA	9	R20 387 413.93	1	R132 558.67	3	R66 755.42	2	R1 142 322.42
NRF	53	R549 973.00	23	R709 602.00	14	R1 311 780.00	121	R1 332 878.00
CSIR	758	R13 300 978	165	R2 096 378.00	93	R890 065.00	286	R5 127 789
ASSAF	Nill	R0.00	Nil	R0.00	Nil	R0.00	Nil	R0.00