Questions and Replies
29 November 2017 - NW3243
Kohler-Barnard, Ms D to ask the Minister of Police
(1)What number of surveillance cameras does the SA Police Service (SAPS) (a) own and (b) operate in each province; (2) whether, with regard to the shootings that took place in the Marikana informal settlement in Philippi in the Western Cape in October 2017, the SAPS has (a) gathered and (b) analysed surveillance footage of the specified areas at the time of the incidents from (i) their own surveillance cameras and/or (ii) privately owned surveillance cameras; if not, why not, in each case; if so, in each case, how many hours of footage was analysed?
Reply:
(1)(a)(b) A total of 106 South African Police Service (SAPS) sites have surveillance cameras. A total of 37 sites are operational which include:
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- Division: Forensic Services – eight sites.
- Eastern Cape – seven sites.
- KwaZulu-Natal – 16 sites.
- Northern Cape – one site.
- North West – one site.
- Western Cape – four sites.
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There is currently no surveillance cameras installed and owned by SAPS in public places. Where surveillance cameras are installed by other government departments within the metropolitan areas, the SAPS will either have personnel posted in the control room, or in some instances, have access to the surveillance footage in the Provincial Joints Operational Centre (ProvJOC).
(2)(a) No.
(2)(b) No.
(2)(b)(i) No.
(2)(b)(ii) There is no SAPS or privately owned surveillance camera footprint in the Marikana informal settlement, in Philippi.
29 November 2017 - NW2922
Tlhaole, Mr L S to ask the Minister of Defence and Military Veterans
With reference to her reply to question 2603 on 28 September 2017, what are the names of the 15 foreign military forces that have held joint training exercises with the SA National Defence Force in South Africa since 2012?
Reply:
- Angola.
- Argentina.
- Botswana.
- Brazil.
- France.
- Germany.
- India.
- Lesotho.
- Malawi.
- Namibia.
- Netherlands.
- Tanzania.
- Uruguay.
- USA.
- Zimbabwe.
29 November 2017 - NW3527
Brauteseth, Mr TJ to ask the Minister of Police
(1)Whether any children have been reported as (a) missing or (b) having absconded from the Don Mattera Child and Youth Care Centre in Edenvale in 2017; if so, (i) what number of children, (ii) on what dates were they reported as missing or having absconded and (iii) what are the case numbers for each case; (2) what is the progress with regard to the investigation of each case?
Reply:
(1)(a) No, children have not been reported as missing from the centre.
(1)(b) Yes, there have been children that absconded from the centre in 2017.
(1)(i) A total of 15 children absconded from the centre.
(1)(ii)(iii) and (2) A replication of OB numbers appear, due to the fact that some of the youth absconded together and the Don Mattera Child and Youth Care Centre, reported it on the same date and time.
(1)(ii) Date of Abscondment |
(1)(iii) SAPS OB Number |
(2) Progress/Status |
2017/02/04 |
259/02/2017 |
Returned to the centre. |
2017/02/04 |
259/02/2017 |
Child is in the care of his biological mother. |
2017/02/07 |
472/02/2017 |
Returned to the centre. |
2017/02/07 |
472/02/2017 |
Child is in the care of her biological father. |
2017/03/27 |
1485/03/2017 |
Whereabouts unknown. |
2017/03/27 |
1485/03/2017 |
Returned to the centre. |
2017/04/28 |
2468/04/2017 |
Whereabouts unknown. |
2017/04/28 |
2468/04/2017 |
In the care of biological mother. |
2017/04/28 |
2468/04/2017 |
In the care of biological mother. |
2017/04/28 |
2468/04/2017 |
In private place of safety in Vereeniging. |
2017/04/28 |
2468/04/2017 |
In the care of biological mother. |
2017/04/28 |
2468/04/2017 |
Returned to the centre. |
2017/10/30 |
1911/10/2017 |
In the care of a place of Safety, Durban. |
2017/10/30 |
1911/10/2017 |
In the care of significant other. |
2017/10/30 |
1911/10/2017 |
Whereabouts unknown. |
29 November 2017 - NW3694
Stander, Ms T to ask the Minister of Justice and Correctional Services
By what date will the proposed Prohibition of Forced Marriages and Child Marriages Bill be introduced in the National Assembly?
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.
29 November 2017 - NW3567
Kopane, Ms SP to ask the Minister of Economic Development
(a) What is the total number of supplier invoices that currently remain unpaid by (i) his department and (ii) each entity reporting to him 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? NW3995E
Reply:
a) The Economic Development Department, IDC, ITAC and Competition Tribunal EDD do not have any outstanding supplier invoices that remain unpaid for more than 30 days.
b) The Competition Commission currently has 40 outstanding invoices.
The reasons are as follows:
Banking Details outstanding: 13
Unresolved dispute with the supplier: 9
Supply Chain Documents outstanding: 18
The Competition Commission is still in discussion with the suppliers to have all payments resolved.
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29 November 2017 - NW3239
Van Der Walt, Ms D to ask the Minister of Police
(1)Whether the SA Police Service stations in the municipal areas of (a) Bela-Bela, (b) Lephalale, (c) Modimolle, (d) Mookgophong and (e) Thabazimbi in Limpopo comply with the minimum standards of sector policing; if not, in each case, why not; if so, what are the relevant details in each case; (2) what is the total number of (a) vehicles available compared to the required number needed, (b) police officers in each rank and (c) vacancies in each rank in each of the specified police stations; (3) what is the total number of (a) farm murders that were reported in each of the specified police stations from 1 January 2016 and (b) of the specified cases, how many resulted in successful convictions?
Reply:
(1)(a) Bela-Bela municipal area:
The Bela-Bela Police Station does not comply with minimum standards of sector policing. There are two sector managers, without sector teams. A minimum of at least 16 members are required to be divided into four groups, in order for the sectors to function on a 24-hour basis.
(1)(b) Lephalale municipal area:
The Lephalale Police Station complies with the minimum standards of sector policing.
(1)(c) Modimolle municipal area:
The Modimolle Police Station does not comply with the minimum standards of sector policing, due to inadequate human and physical resources.
(1)(d) Mookgophong municipal area:
The Mookgopong Police Station does not comply with the minimum standards of sector policing, due to inadequate human and physical resources.
(1)(e) Thabazimbi municipal area:
The Thabazimbi Police Station does not comply with the minimum standards of sector policing, due to the lack of resources.
(2)(a)(b)(c)
Specified police stations |
(2)(a) Total number of vehicles available compared to the required number needed. |
(2)(b) Total number of police officers in each rank. |
(2)(c) Total number of vacancies in each rank |
|
Number of vehicles available |
Number of vehicles needed |
|||
a) Bela-Bela |
18 |
21 |
Lieutenant Colonel- 1 Captain- 3 Warrant Officer- 13 Sergeant- 19 Constable- 42 |
0 0 3 13 9 |
b) Lephalale |
12 |
8 |
Lieutenant Colonel- 1 Captain- 1 Warrant Officer- 6 Sergeant- 4 Constable- 20 |
0 0 2 2 16 |
c) Modimolle |
28 |
18 |
Colonel- 1 Lieutenant Colonel- 3 Captain- 13 Warrant Officer- 24 Sergeant- 17 Constable- 24 |
0 0 0 0 0 0 |
d) Mookgophong |
17 |
10 |
Lieutenant Colonel- 1 Captain- 12 Warrant Officer- 19 Sergeant- 9 Constable- 18 |
0 0 0 0 0 |
e) Thabazimbi |
22 |
25 |
Lieutenant Colonel- 1 Captain- 3 Warrant Officer- 10 Sergeant- 11 Constable- 41 |
0 0 5 10 0 |
(3)(a)(b)
Specified police stations. |
(3)(a) Total number of farm murders reported, from 1 January 2016. |
(3)(b) Total number of specified cases, that resulted in successful convictions. |
a) Bela-Bela |
2 |
No convictions |
b) Lephalale |
3 |
Three convictions |
c Modimolle |
2 |
No convictions |
d) Mookgophong |
0 |
0 |
e) Thabazimbi |
1 |
No arrests |
29 November 2017 - NW3662
Kohler-Barnard, Ms D to ask the Minister of Police
What is the breakdown of the total number of (a) top management, (b) senior management, (c) commissioned officers, (d) non-commissioned officers and (e) Public Service Act employees of the South African Police Service in each province?
Reply:
(a)(b)(c)(d)(e)
The breakdown of the total number of (a) top management, (b) senior management, (c) commissioned officers, (d) non-commissioned officers and (e) Public Service Act employees of the South African Police Service (SAPS), in each province, is as follows:
Province |
(a) Top Management |
(b) Senior Management |
(c) Commissioned Officers |
(d) Non-Commissioned Officers |
(e) Public Service Act Employees |
Western Cape |
1 |
80 |
2 674 |
15 745 |
4 427 |
Eastern Cape |
1 |
66 |
2 247 |
14 157 |
4 658 |
Northern Cape |
1 |
42 |
831 |
5 509 |
2 007 |
KwaZulu-Natal |
1 |
81 |
3 276 |
18 161 |
5 513 |
Free State |
1 |
44 |
1 374 |
8 617 |
2 791 |
North West |
1 |
46 |
1 280 |
6 784 |
2 441 |
Mpumalanga |
1 |
49 |
1 360 |
7 823 |
2 493 |
Gauteng |
1 |
117 |
4 680 |
24 627 |
6 224 |
Limpopo |
1 |
58 |
1 684 |
8 576 |
2 900 |
29 November 2017 - NW3394
Bara, Mr M R to ask the Minister of Defence and Military Veterans
What (a) investigations and/or oversight visits were conducted by the Surgeon General to the military hospitals from 1 January 2012, (b) consequential measures did the Surgeon General take in addressing the various challenges and concerns identified during the oversight visits at the military hospitals, including (i) procurement delays, (ii) refurbishment projects delays, (iii) transport and (iv) medical stock and security and (c) remedial steps did her department take to address these challenges and concerns?
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.
28 November 2017 - NW3417
Dreyer, Ms AM to ask the Minister of Transport
(a) On what dates were vehicle testing centres inspected in each province in the last three financial years, (b) who undertook these inspections, (c) what were the findings of each respective inspection, (d)(i) which centres passed the inspections and (ii) which centres did not, (e)(i) what are the criteria that are used to ensure these centres pass the inspections and (ii) what criteria are used that ensure that these centres fail the inspections and (f)(i) why did each centre fail the inspections and (ii) what is being done to change this in respect of each centre?
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.
28 November 2017 - NW3598
Stander, Ms T to ask the Minister of Women in the Presidency
Whether her department has put any mechanisms and/or programmes in place to combat the practices of (a) female gender mutilation, (b) forced marriages and (c) child marriages (i) in each of the past three financial years and (ii) since 1 April 2017; if not, in each case, why not; if so, what are the relevant details in each case?
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……………………….
28 November 2017 - NW3818
America, Mr D to ask the Minister of Transport
(a) Why has the 2016-17 annual report of the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa not been tabled, (b) by which date will the specified report be tabled and (c) what processes, procedures and mechanisms are in place to ensure that future annual reports are tabled on time?
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.
28 November 2017 - NW3595
Motau, Mr SC to ask the Minister of Women in the Presidency
(a) What is the total number of supplier invoices that currently remain unpaid by (i) her Office 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) 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……………………….
28 November 2017 - NW3170
Sonti, Ms NP to ask the Minister of Minister in The Presidency
(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 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.
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- Advertisement
- Minor Assets
- Catering
- Consultant Services
- Contractors
- Consumable items
- Rental & Hiring Services
- Venues & Facilities
- Operating expenditure
- Machinery & Equipment (Moveable Capital Assets), etc.
b) The total procurement value over the period is as follows:
- 2013-2014 – R 8,460,791
- 2014-2015 – R 8,861,085
- 2015-2016 – R 14,655,104
- 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……………………….
28 November 2017 - NW3727
Lekota, Mr M to ask the Minister of Transport
With reference to the community protest actions in the Matatiele region regarding the state of disrepair of the road network in the specified region, what (a) is his department’s assessment of the (i) access, (ii) district, (iii) regional and (iv) primary road networks in the greater Matatiele region and (b) plans are there to attend to the repairs and maintenance of the specified road networks?
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.
28 November 2017 - NW3647
Mhlongo, Mr P to ask the Minister of Communications
Whether the SA Broadcasting Corporation owns any land; if so, (a) where is each plot of land located, (b) what is the size of each specified plot and (c) what is each plot currently used for?
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:
28 November 2017 - NW3564
Kalyan, Ms SV to ask the Minister of Communications
(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:
Department of Communications
- None.
- Not applicable.
Brand South Africa
- None.
- Not applicable.
Film and Publication Board
- The total number of supplier invoices outstanding is 16.
- 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
- Total number of supplier invoices outstanding is 32.
- 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
- Total number of supplier invoices outstanding is 8.
- 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
- Total number of supplier invoices as at 10 November 2017 is 2161 invoices
- 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:
28 November 2017 - NW3378
Ryder, Mr D to ask the Minister of Public Works
(1) (a) What number of projects did his department undertake in Gauteng (i) in each of the past three financial years and (ii) since 1 April 2017 and (b) what is the (i) name, (ii) scope, (iii) (aa) budget allocated and (bb) actual expenditure to date, (iv) location, (v) set date for starting construction and (vi) projected completion date of each project; (2) Whether construction started on time for each project; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?
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 |
28 November 2017 - NW3614
Mathys, Ms L to ask the Minister of Public Works
Whether (a) his department and/or (b) any entity reporting to him own land; if so, in each case, (i) where is each plot of land located, (ii) what is the size of each specified plot and (iii) what is each plot currently being used for?
Reply:
a) 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.
- The plot (portion 41) is situated at the Corner of Sprite and Oberon Street, in Faerie Glen, Pretoria.
- According to the title deed, the plot size is 9061 m2.
- 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.
28 November 2017 - NW3820
Bergman, Mr D to ask the Minister of Transport
(a) How many times has he formally met the National Taxi Association since becoming a Minister of Transport, (b) on what dates did these meetings take place, (c) what was on the agenda of each respective meeting, (d) what was discussed at each of these meetings, (e) what resolutions were agreed to at each of these meetings and (f)(i) how will each of these resolutions be implemented and (ii) what are the respective timelines and milestones in each case?
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.
28 November 2017 - NW3448
Khawula, Ms MS to ask the Minister of Women in the Presidency
(1)How many officials and/or employees in her Office were granted permission to have businesses and/or do business dealings in the past three financial years; (2) are any of the officials and/or employees that have permission to have businesses and/or do business dealings doing business with the Government; if so, (a) what was the purpose of each business transaction, (b) when did each business transaction occur and (c) what was the value of each business transaction?
Reply:
1. 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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28 November 2017 - NW3702
America, Mr D to ask the Minister of Communications
With reference to the Government Communication and Information System the advertised government positions below senior management in Vuk`uzenzele, (a) in which other community print media were these advertisements placed and (b) what is the name of each print media?
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
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Ms. M.T Kubayi-Ngubane, MP,
Minister of Communications
Date:
28 November 2017 - NW3597
Stander, Ms T to ask the Minister of Women in the Presidency
(1)Whether the National Policy Framework for Women’s Empowerment and Gender Equality expanded its requirement for the establishment of gender focal points (GFPs) in national departments to (a) provincial departments and (b) municipalities; if not, in each case, why not; if so, (i) which (aa) Offices of Premiers, (bb) provincial departments and (cc) municipalities established GFPs in each province and (ii) what was the budget allocated in each case for the 2017-18 financial year; (2) whether her department collaborates with any of the specified offices, departments and/or municipalities with regard to the GFPs; if not, in each case, (a) what is the position in this regard and (b) does her department plan to put any measures in place to collaborate with the various entities in the future; if so, what are the relevant details in each case?
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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28 November 2017 - NW3721
Alberts, Mr ADW to ask the Minister of Transport
(1)Whether any of the data contained in the Electronic National Traffic Information System (eNatis system), are unclear and unusable; if so, (a) what are the relevant details regarding the number and percentage of the total and (b) what steps is he taking to handle the situation; if not, (2) whether the system can be regarded as usable on the whole; if so, what are the relevant details; (3) whether the eNatis system will be ready to use when the Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences Act (Aarto) is implemented countrywide; if not, (a) why not and (b) what data base will be used for folling out the Aarto; if so, what are the relevant details?
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.
28 November 2017 - NW3814
De Freitas, Mr MS to ask the Minister of Transport
With regard to the Gauteng Local Division of the High Court of South Africa case 08744/2016 between a certain person (name furnished) and the Road Accident Fund, (a) on what date will payment be made to the plaintiff and (b) why has payment not yet been made to date?
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.
28 November 2017 - NW3817
Hunsinger, Dr CH to ask the Minister of Transport
With regard to Notice R776 of Gazette GG 34621 of 20 September 2011, which exempted the operation of motor vehicles in the transporting of International Organisation for Standardisation containers, specifically 40ft Hi Cube containers, from complying with the provision of regulation 224(b) of the National Road Traffic Regulations, 2000 under the National Road Traffic Act, Act 93 of 1996, (a)(i) what investigations have been done in this regard and (ii) what are the outcomes of such investigations and (b) what plans does his department have in place once the moratorium expires on 31 December 2018?
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.
28 November 2017 - NW3542
Figlan, Mr AM to ask the Minister of Transport
With regard to members of the Board of the Airports Company South Africa in the past three financial years, (a) what is the name of each member who (i) has been appointed, (ii) has been suspended, (iii) was reinstated and (iv) resigned and (b) what were the reasons for (i) suspension, (ii) reinstatement and (iii) resignation of each member in the specified period?
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-
- Adv Kenosi Moraka
- Ms Bajabulile Luthuli
- Chwayita Mabude
- 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.
28 November 2017 - NW3281
Stander, Ms T to ask the Minister in the Presidency
(1)(a) What number of incidents of contraventions of (i) supply chain management and (ii) the Public Finance Management Act, Act 1 of 1999, were identified in her department (aa) in each of the past three financial years and (bb) since 1 April 2017 and (b) what are the relevant details of each incident, including the dates, amounts and names of the persons involved; (2) whether disciplinary processes were instituted in each case; if not, in each case, why not; if so, in each case, what are the relevant details of the (a)(i) action taken and (ii) progress thereof, (b) relief sought and (c) projected conclusion date; (3) whether any measures have been put in place to ensure that contraventions of supply chain management and the specified Act are prevented in the future; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details of the measures and implementation status in each case?
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:
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- The supply chain management policy was redone and approved on 29 August 2017 with implementation date of 01 September 2017.
- Standard Operation Procedures on supply chain management is in the final stage of review.
- The demand management planning has been included in the departmental integrated planning process of the APP and operational plan.
- Supply chain management training was conducted during October 2017 for all supply chain management officials.
- The corrective steps are monitored as part of the audit improvement plan on a monthly basis.
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28 November 2017 - NW3698
Van Dyk, Ms V to ask the Minister of Communications
What was the (a) readership, (b) listenership and (c) viewership of each medium of community (i) print (ii) radio and (iii) television in each month (aa) in each of the past three financial years and (bb) since 1 April 2017?
Reply:
The Department of Communications has not commissioned such a study owing to the lack of funding.
Approved/ Not approved
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Ms. Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane MP,
Minister of Communications
Date:
28 November 2017 - NW3617
Khawula, Ms MS to ask the Minister of Women in the Presidency
Whether (a) her Office 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:
Not applicable.
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28 November 2017 - NW3411
De Freitas, Mr MS to ask the Minister of Transport
With reference to the Prasa signalling systems and maintenance work after the Elandsfontein train crash, (a) why has maintenance work on the signalling systems stopped in some areas in Gauteng, (b) what is being done to resume and complete this work in each area respectively and (c) what are the timelines and deadlines for each area in this regard?
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
28 November 2017 - NW3608
Ndlozi, Dr MQ to ask the Minister of Communications
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:
(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
- Tweefontein Farm, Polokwane Limpopo.l
- 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
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Ms. Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane MP,
Minister
Date:
28 November 2017 - NW3813
De Freitas, Mr MS to ask the Minister of Transport
What (a) amounts that have been ordered by the courts are owed to Road Accident Fund (RAF) claimants, (b) are the reasons for the delays in paying the claimants, (c) are the deadlines that have been set to effect payments and (d) how is RAF communicating with claimants during the processes?
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.
28 November 2017 - NW3697
Van Dyk, Ms V to ask the Minister of Communications
(1)(a) What amount did (i) her department and (ii) each entity reporting to her spend on advertising in community (aa) print, (bb) radio and (cc) television media in each of the past five financial years; (2) (a) whether the expenditure on advertising in community media has decreased or increased, (b) what are the reasons for the fluctuation in the expenditure on advertising in community media and (c) how does this support the undertaking to spend 30% of advertising expenditure in her department on community media?
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
- Print- R195 152.00
- Radio-R274 042.00
- 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)
- (a) Not applicable
(b) The MDDA has not placed advertising in community media over the past five years.
(c) Not applicable
- (a) Not applicable
(b) Not applicable, and
(c) The MDDA does not have a budget for advertising.
BRAND SOUTH AFRICA
- 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
- 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)
- 2012-2013- R67,300.00
- Print- 20,000.00
- Radio- R47,300.00
- Television Media- 0
2013-2014- R325, 906.94
- Print- R325,906.94
- Radio-0
- Television Media-0
2014-2015-R161, 223.94
- Print-0
- Radio-R161,223.94
- Television Media- 0
2015-2016- R169, 124.00
- Print-R48,250.00
- Radio-R120,874.00
- Television-0
2016-2017- R48, 000.00
- Print- 0
- Radio-48,000.00
- Television- 0
- (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:
28 November 2017 - NW3816
Hunsinger, Dr CH to ask the Minister of Transport
When will the SA National Roads Agency Limited reconstruct the demolished pedestrian bridge over the N1 adjacent to the bridge where Solomon Mahlangu Drive K69 crosses the N1 in Erasmusrand, Tshwane?
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.
28 November 2017 - NW3656
Hunsinger, Dr CH to ask the Minister of Transport
(1)(a) By which date are the Gibela-built trains scheduled for delivery and (b) what number of the specified trains will be delivered; (2) whether the trains have been tested; if so, (a) on what date(s) and (b) what problems have been identified; (3) whether the trains can be used; if not, why not; if so, by which date; (4) whether the trains need any modifications for South African conditions; if so, what modifications; (5) in terms of the total number of trains to be delivered by Gibela, (a) is the price fixed to the total number of contracts or fixed to the delivery date and (b) is any hedging in place?
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.
28 November 2017 - NW3499
Hunsinger, Dr CH to ask the Minister of Transport
(1)Whether the rotary uninterrupted back-up power supply support engine of the rail signalling system of the Gauteng Nerve Centre (GNC) is functional; if not, by which date will it be functional; (2) (a) what number of the GNC’s 92 train stations have been commissioned with the new Siemens electronic interlocking system and (b) why were the specified stations commissioned with the specified system; (3) whether the GNC’s central traffic control centre satellite system is functional; if not, (a) what will the effect be on the operations of the GNC and (b) by which date will it be functional?
Reply:
- Yes, the GNC rotary generator is functional and working very well.
- (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.
- 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.
28 November 2017 - NW3447
Mkhaliphi, Ms HO to ask the Minister of Home Affairs
(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:
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.
28 November 2017 - NW3726
Lekota, Mr M to ask the Minister of Transport
(a) What is his department’s assessment of the condition of the R56 road between Kokstad and Matatiele and (b) what plans does his department have in place to attend to the repair and maintenance of the specified road?
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.
28 November 2017 - NW2444
Shivambu, Mr F to ask the Minister of Finance
(a) In how many instances has (i) the National Treasury and/or (ii) any of the entities reporting to him used a certain firm of consultants (SNOW Consultants), (b) how much were the consultants paid in each case, (c) for what were they paid and (d) what was the monetary value of the tender for which their services were needed?
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
- (i) (ii) NANE
- (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
- The Government Pensions Administration Agency (GPAA) has never used SNOW Consultants.
- Not applicable.
- Not applicable.
- 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.
27 November 2017 - NW3536
De Freitas, Mr MS to ask the Minister of Transport
(1)(a) On what date will his department and the entities that report to him review their work and relationship with a certain company (KPMG), (b) how will the specified reviews take place, (c) who will be responsible for the reviews in each case, (d) what time lines, time frames and milestones have been set in this regard, (e) how far back will the reviews go and (f) what are the terms of reference and scope in each case; (2) what steps will his department and the entities reporting to him take in each case where the reviews uncover any irregular activity or action?
Reply:
Department
(1)(a) The Department has not used the KPMG services in the recent part.
(b) Not applicable
(c)(d)(e)(f) Not applicable
(2) Not applicable
Airports Company South Africa SOC Limited (ACSA)
(1)(a) ACSA confirms that it has conducted and completed a review of its relationship with KPMG in light of market developments
(b) Contracts awarded and scope of work for each were identified and reviewed.
(c) Business unit management (users) and Finance were responsible for the reviews.
(d) The reviews have been completed.
(f) Review focused on determining the nature of work contracted for - ACSA confirms that KPMG are on a non-statutory panel and that KPMG are not used to undertake assurance work.
2. No irregular activity or action identified.
Air Traffic and Navigation Services SOC Limited (ATNS)
(1)(a) KPMG is currently managing ATNS’s fraud hotline. Their role is limited to logging of calls only. The responsibility to investigate calls as logged is mandated to the ATNS Internal Audit department. ATNS reviews the relationship with its service providers annually or as and when contracts are due for renewal.
(b) N/A
(c) N/A
(d) N/A
(e) N/A
(2) N/A
Cross-Border Road Transport Agency
The Cross-Border Road Transport does not have any work relationship with KPMG. Therefore, (1) Not applicable;
(2) not applicable.
Road Accident Fund
(1) (a) The Road Accident Fund (RAF) finalised an internal review into the work of KPMG and did not identify any quality concerns, but the Board intends to meet with KPMG on 23 November 2017 to discuss the parties’ continued relationship in light of the reputational risk that exists for the RAF, questions (b), (c), (d), (e) and (f) are not applicable since no further reviews are planned, at this time;
(2) the internal review and standard supply chain management contract review processes performed by the RAF did not uncover any irregular activity or action on the part of KPMG, but should any such irregular activity or action come to light in future the RAF’s actions will be informed by the nature of the particular irregular activity or action; the specific contractual agreements in place; and, the law as it pertains to the particular irregular activity or action.
Road Traffic Infringement Agency
(1) (a) The review is scheduled for 22 December 2017
(b) The review will be in the form of an assessment of the deliverables, validity and quality thereof, in relation to the specifications for managing the anti-Fraud and Corruption Hotline.
(c) Legal and Risk Management units in the Agency
(d) 3 months from start to completion
(e) With effect from December 2015 when they were appointed.
(f) Review the terms of the contract for manning the anti-Fraud and Corruption Hotline.
(2) Termination of the contract
Road Traffic Management Corporation
The RTMC has no continuous relationship with KPMG
South African National Roads Agency Limited
(1)&(2) SANRAL’s contractual relationship with KPMG ended on 31 October 2017. KPMG provided tax advisory services to SANRAL from 1 May 2015. The assignments were mostly driven by SARS queries on compliance issues for VAT purposes. The submissions were reviewed by SANRAL and SARS. No further reviews will be conducted.
South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA)
The South African Civil Aviation Authority does not do any work with KPMG.
Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA)
1. (a) Prasa has no contract with KMPG
(b) Not applicable
(c) Not applicable
(d) Not applicable
(e) Not applicable
(f) Not applicable
Railway Safety Regulator (RSR)
1. (a) The RSR does not have any current contract or work performed for the past three years by KPMG
(b) Not applicable
(c) Not applicable
(d) Not applicable
(e) Not applicable
(f) Not applicable
2. Not applicable
Ports Regulator of South Africa (PRSA)
- (a) The Ports Regulator currently does not have a business/contractual relationship with KPMG and has not transacted with KPMG in the past, therefore there’s no need to review any working relationship. (b) N/A, (c) N/A, (d) N/A, (e) N/A and (f) N/A.
- N/A
South Africa Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA)
(1) The South African Maritime Authority (SAMSA) does not have (nor has it had in the last five years) any business relationship with KPMG.
(2) Given the recent negative publicity around KMPG, it is highly unlikely that SAMSA will be engaging the services of KPMG, not unless all matters pertaining to the negative publicity have been clarified by National Treasury.
27 November 2017 - NW3845
Dreyer, Ms AM to ask the Minister of Defence and Military Veterans
With regard to the 15 740 military veterans healthcare beneficiaries, (a) what is the military formation of each military veteran, (b) from which province is each military veteran, (c) what are the categories of diseases that military veterans are treated for, (d) what are the current Memoranda of Understanding that exist between her department and (i) provincial hospitals and (ii) municipal clinics, (e) what arrangements and procedures do military veterans follow when seeking medical treatment from private medical doctors or clinics and (f) is the breakdown of military veterans visiting all the different health facilities in the country?
Reply:
1.A) what is the military formation of each military veteran
ORGANOZATION |
NUMBER |
APLA |
2256 |
AZNLA |
244 |
BDF |
523 |
CDF |
268 |
MK |
6238 |
SADF |
4445 |
SANDF |
504 |
TDF |
678 |
UDF |
134 |
VDF |
34 |
UNKNOWN |
416 |
|
15740 |
b) from which province is each military veteran
PROVINCE |
NUMBER |
EC |
2357 |
FS |
738 |
GP |
3573 |
KZN |
1317 |
LP |
873 |
MP |
559 |
NC |
959 |
NW |
1109 |
WC |
1565 |
UNKNOWN |
2690 |
15740 |
c) what are the categories of diseases that military veterans are treated for
-
- Chronic diseases i.e. Hypertension, Diabetics
- Lung Diseases
- Digestive Diseases
- Musculoskeletal Diseases
- Metabolic Disorders
- Eye Diseases
- Heart Diseases
- Skin Diseases
- ENT
- Endocrine Diseases
- Nervous system Diseases
- Immune System Diseases
- Cancer
These are the common diseases identified.
d) what are the current Memoranda of Understanding that exist between her department and (i) provincial hospitals and (ii) municipal clinics,
The Department has the Memorandum of Understanding with The Department of Defence to provide services to Military veterans.
e) What arrangements and procedures do military veterans follow when seeking medical treatment from private medical doctors or clinics?
All Military veterans access services through the South African Military Health Services which will in turn refer to other service providers in case they do not have the services.
f) is the breakdown of military veterans visiting all the different health facilities in the country
In 2016/17, an average of 5007 military veterans visited the SAMHS facilities. The DMV paid a total of R61M for Healthcare services.
27 November 2017 - NW2928
Groenewald, Dr PJ to ask the Minister of Defence and Military Veterans
(1)(a) What is the total number of weapons of each kind and caliber and (b) how much ammunition in the SA National Defence Force (i) during the period (aa) 1 April 2015 to 31 March 2016 and (bb) 1 April 2016 to 31 March 2017 and (ii) since 1 April 2017 have been (aa) stolen and (bb) lost; (2) whether any (a) prosecutions have been instituted in respect of the specified cases and (b) disciplinary steps have been taken; if not, why not; if so, (i) against how many persons steps were taken, (ii) for what violation and (iii) what were the steps in each case; (3) whether she will issue a statement on the matter?
Reply:
2928 (1) (a) (i) (aa) - 1 April 2015 to 31 March 2016 - Pistols
Manufacture |
Calibre |
Number Lost |
Number Stolen |
a |
b |
c |
d |
Z88 |
9mm |
N/A |
3 |
Star |
9mm |
1 |
N/A |
2928 (1) (a) (i) (aa) - 1 April 2015 to 31 March 2016 - Revolvers
Manufacture |
Calibre |
Number Lost |
Number Stolen |
a |
b |
c |
d |
Gun Stone |
.38 (private weapon) |
N/A |
1 |
2928 (1) (a) (i) (aa) - 1 April 2015 to 31 March 2016 - Rifles
Manufacture |
Calibre |
Number Lost |
Number Stolen |
a |
b |
c |
d |
R4 |
5.6mm |
N/A |
11 |
2928 (1) (a) (i) (bb) - 1 April 2016 to 31 March 2017 - Pistols
Manufacture |
Calibre |
Number Lost |
Number Stolen |
a |
b |
c |
d |
Uzzi |
9mm |
N/A |
3 |
FN |
40/70mm |
N/A |
2 |
CZ 88 |
9mm |
1 |
N/A |
Star |
9mm |
1 |
N/A |
Z88 |
9mm |
6 |
3 |
Pencil Flares |
Pencil Flares |
N/A |
253 |
2928 (1) (a) (i) (bb) - 1 April 2016 to 31 March 2017 - Rifles
Manufacture |
Calibre |
Number Lost |
Number Stolen |
a |
b |
c |
d |
R4 |
5.65 |
5 |
N/A |
2928 (1) (a) (ii) 1 April 2017 to 30 September 2017 - Pistols
Manufacture |
Calibre |
Number Lost |
Number Stolen |
a |
b |
c |
d |
Beretta PX4 Storm |
9mm |
1 (recovered after negligent loss) |
N/A |
Glock |
9mm |
1 |
N/A |
2928 (1) (a) (ii) 1 April 2017 to 30 September 2017 - Rifles
Manufacture |
Calibre |
Number Lost |
Number Stolen |
a |
b |
c |
d |
R4 |
5.65mm |
N/A |
8 |
R5 |
5.65mm |
N/A |
2 |
2928 (1) (b) (ii) (aa) - 1 April 2015 to 31 March 2016 - Ammunition
Manufacture |
Calibre |
Number Lost |
Number Stolen |
a |
b |
c |
d |
Armscor |
40/70mm |
N/A |
16 rounds |
Unknown |
19mm |
10 rounds |
N/A |
2928 (1) (b) (ii) - 1 April 2016 to 31 March 2017 - Ammunition
Manufacture |
Calibre |
Number Lost |
Number Stolen |
a |
b |
c |
d |
Unknown |
5.65mm |
N/A |
13625 rounds |
Exercise Hand grenade’s |
Exercise Hand grenade’s |
N/A |
2 x grenade’s |
LMG |
7.62MM |
N/A |
1311 rounds |
2928 (1) (b) (ii) - 1 April 2017 to 30 September 2017 - Ammunition
Manufacture |
Calibre |
Number Lost |
Number Stolen |
a |
b |
c |
d |
Unknown |
5.65mm |
N/A |
59 rounds |
Unknown |
9mm |
N/A |
15 |
2928 (2) (a) (b) (i) (ii) (iii)
Prosecution (Not prosecuted why not) 2928 (2) (a) |
Disciplinary Action (No disciplinary action why not) 2928 (2) (b) |
Action taken against how many members 2928 (2) (b) (i) |
Crime 2928 (2) (b) (ii) |
Steps Taken 2928 (2) (b) (iii) |
a |
b |
c |
d |
e |
Military Prosecution (1x 9mm pistol) pending for trial |
N/A |
1 x SANDF member |
Theft of Fire-Arm |
Trial Pending |
Military Prosecution (6x R 4 rifles) pending for trial |
N/A |
4 x SANDF members |
Theft of Fire-Arm |
Trial Pending |
Civilian Court prosecution (2 x R 4 rifles) pending for trial |
N/A |
2 x SANDF members |
Theft of Fire-Arm |
Trial Pending |
Civilian Court prosecution (3 x Uzzi’s and 2 x FN) Found guilty and received a suspended sentence |
N/A |
2 x Civilians |
Theft of Fire-Arm |
Trail finalised |
Military Prosecution (1x 9mm pistol) pending for trial |
N/A |
1 x SANDF member |
Negligent Loss of Fire-arm |
Trial Pending |
Referred for decision to Military Prosecution for decision to prosecute (1 x 9mm) |
N/A |
1 x SANDF member |
Theft of Fire-Arm |
Decision from State Prosecutor pending |
Referred for decision to Military Prosecution for decision to prosecute (2 x R4) |
N/A |
2 x SANDF member |
Theft of Fire-Arm |
Decision from State Prosecutor pending |
Case under investigation (1 x Z88) |
N/A |
1 x SANDF member (suspect) under investigation |
Theft of Fire-Arm |
Investigation pending |
Case under investigation (7 x R4) |
N/A |
11 x SANDF members (suspects) under investigation |
Theft of Fire-Arm |
Investigation pending |
Case under investigation (1311 x 7.62 rounds) |
N/A |
1 x SANDF members (suspect) under investigation |
Theft of Fire-Arm |
Investigation pending |
Military Trial pending Case under investigation (1 x Glock) |
N/A |
3 x SANDF members charged under investigation |
Theft of Fire-Arm |
Trial pending |
Case referred to trial, case under investigation (1 x R5) |
N/A |
1 x member charged |
Theft of Fire-Arm |
Trial pending |
3. No
27 November 2017 - NW2929
Groenewald, Dr PJ to ask the Minister of Defence and Military Veterans
(1) Whether her department gave permission for the removal of a MiG-21 jet fighter from the Air Force Museum and donating it to Angola; if so, (a) what is the reason for that, (b) whether all legal requirements were met and (c) whether the SA Heritage Resources Agency (i) was consulted regarding the donation and (ii) gave its consent; (2) whether she will make a statement on the matter?
Reply:
(1) Yes the Department gave permission for the removal of a Mig-21 jet fighter from the Air Force Museum. The aircraft was not donated but returned back to its original owners since it belongs to the Angolans.
(a) The Aircraft was not donated but returned back to the Angolans, this is evident in the history of the Aircraft.
(b) Yes all legal requirements were met since all necessary documentation including necessary authority for the movement of Arms across the boarders was acquired from the Arms Control Board as regulated.
(c) There was no need to contact the SA Heritage Resource Agency for equipment that does not belong to the country since the aircraft belongs to the Angolans and was just returned back to its original owners.
BRIEF HISTORY OF THE AIRCRAFT
On 14 December 1989 a Mig-21 Bis Fishbed serial number C340 of the Angolan Air Force flown by Lieutenant Domingos José de Almeida Vinez took off from the airfield at Lubango on a routine ferry flight from Lubango to the airfield at Menogue. The aircraft climbed to altitude on a general heading of 90 degrees magnetic.
On a number of occasions, the aircraft entered clouds and upon regaining visual contact with the ground, the Pilot was no longer able to orientate himself as to his position. After a while he elected to divert to Cuito Cuanavale. Continuing on his present course, the aircraft began giving the pilot a low fuel warning at which time, he elected to attempt an emergency landing.
After preparing the aircraft for the forced landing, he selected an open field and executed a near perfect “normal” landing near Otjiwarongo in South West Africa (Namibia) and the aircraft sustained only minor damage. The Mig-21 bis was then taken by the South African government and is presently at the SAAF Museum.
The Apartheid South Africa cannot claim any historical war significance to this Air Craft for the following reason: (1) The Air Craft was not captured during the border War between South Africa and Angola, as this was during the UN resolution 435 of Namibia which was adopted on 01 April 1989, with called for the withdrawal of South African forces from Namibia, the cease fire agreement and the establishment of the UN supervised elections, i.e. United Nations Transitional Assistance Group (UNTAG).
27 November 2017 - NW3241
Van Der Walt, Ms D to ask the MINISTER OF PUBLIC SERVICE AND ADMINISTRATION
(1) What are the details of the (a) processes that were followed to suspend the (i) Director-General, (ii) Deputy Director-General and (iii) Chief Financial Officer in her department and (b) reasons for suspending each of the specified persons; (2) whether the department entered into any settlement agreements with the specified persons; if so, (a) what is the total amount of each settlement and (b) what are the further relevant details in each case?
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
27 November 2017 - NW3257
Marais, Mr S to ask the Minister of Defence and Military Veterans
Whether, with regard to the dilapidated situation of 35 Squadron at Ysterplaat, the 35 Squadron will be scaled down or closed down by 2020; if not, (a) what are the plans and timelines to replace the 80 year old C-47TP aircraft and (b) how will this impact on the ability and capacity of the reserve force squadron stationed at Ysterplaat and their services to the protection of our sovereignty, our ocean borders and our ocean economy; if so, (i) how will this impact on the 600 staff members and their families, (ii) how will this impact on the ability and obligation of the SA Air Force to do ocean patrols, sea search and rescue missions and (iii) how will this impact on the existing international treaties and obligations to patrol and protect southern sea islands?
Reply:
(a) internal discussions around the plans for the acquisition of a suitable maritime aircraft is currently taking place within the SANDF.
(b) The Reserve Force Squadron and 35 Squadron roles do differ.
(i) There are no plans to close down 35 Squadron as yet.
(ii& iii) The SAAF is an integral part of the SANDF Maritime Security from an Air Power point of view addressing the full spectrum of the SANDF mandate and obligations.
27 November 2017 - NW2631
Marais, Mr S to ask the Minister of Defence and Military Veterans
Was the flight that (a) arrived at Waterkloof Air Force Base from Harare on or about 16 August 2017 and (b) departed from Waterkloof Air Force Base to Harare on or about 20 August 2017 granted an RSA05 clearance; if so (a) who approved the clearance and (b) on what basis was the clearance done?
Reply:
(1) (a) Yes
(b) Yes
(2) (a) The RSA05 clearance was issued by Lt Col T.D. Pretorius (Authority Officer Air Force Command Post)
(b) It was done on approval received from Defence Intelligence (who responded to a letter/request from DIRCO stating that this was a diplomatic mission in terms of the State Visits Policy of DIRCO). This approval was signed by Brigadier General M.E. Gcasa on behalf of/as directed by Lieutenant General J.M. Nyembe (Chief Defence Intelligence).
27 November 2017 - NW3566
Kalyan, Ms SV to ask the Minister of Defence and Military Veterans
(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:
DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY VETERANS
DMV strives to pay suppliers within 30 days. There was no recorded outstanding payment to SMMEs as at 31 October 2017. However, for well established companies, there is still a challenge with processing some of the invoices due to the following challenges at DMV:
- DMV is not yet using LOGIS (Logical Information System)
- Lack of a computerized system leads to lack of proper tracking system
- For travel related invoices, approvers are often out office leading to delays in the approval of invoices for payment (linked to manual approval processes).
- Lack of capacity to manage the volume of invoices related to Travel
As per the tablelink below (DMV UNPAID INVOICES AS AT 31 OCTOBER 2017), challenging accounts are Vodacom, Travel with Flair and SITA. The challenge is historical backlog, however, the Department is working hard to resolve these.
http://pmg-assets.s3-website-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/RNW3566DMV_UNPAID.pdf
Furthermore, as at 30 September 2017, DMV account with other Government Departments had an outstanding balance of R60.5m mainly related provisioning of healthcare Support by SAHMS (R50.5m) as well as the provisioning of Housing by Human Settlement (R10m). see link below
http://pmg-assets.s3-website-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/RNW3566DMV_ACCOUNT.pdf
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE
1. The response for the Department of Defence is as follow:
(i) The number of verified and legitimate invoices that are currently (Report date: 8 Nov 2017) in possession and that remain unpaid within the Department of Defence are:
Ser |
Category |
Nr of Invoices |
Rand Value |
(aa) |
More than 30 Days |
30 |
R1,344,559 |
(bb) |
60 Days |
0 |
R0 |
(cc) |
90 Days |
5 |
R14,683 |
(dd) |
120 Days |
11 |
R17,531 |
TOTAL NR OF INVOICES |
46 |
R1,376,773 |
The main reasons for these invoices not paid relates to the invoices being received late and then the processes to verify the correctness forces the invoices into the category of more than 30 days. Invoices in the categories of 90 to 120 days mostly relates to invoices where the verification process to confirm legitimacy takes longer due to disputes and geographical location of some units. It remains critical that all controls are continuously exercised to ensure that only verified legitimate invoices are paid.
MILITARY OMBUD
The Office of the Military Ombud has one (1) invoice under Item 20, Serial Number 20018925 (Food & Drinks: Office and Meetings) valued at R15,667.80 that has not been paid for more than sixty (60) days.
27 November 2017 - NW3153
Majeke, Ms CN to ask the MINISTER OF PUBLIC SERVICE AND ADMINISTRATION
(1) (a) What is the total number of government employees who are being paid whilst on long period of sick leave in each (i) national department and (ii) provincial department and (c) what is the total cost to Government in each case; (2) (a) what is the total number of government employees who are paid whilst on suspension in each (i) national department and (ii) provincial department and (c) what is the total cost to Government in each case?
Reply:
1(a)(i) The total number of government employees who are being paid whilst on long period of sick leave in National Departments for the period 1 January 2016 to 31 August 2017 is 1 171 at a total cost of R 73 584 892.90.
1(a)(ii) The total number of government employees who are being paid whilst on long period of sick leave and 1(c) cost in Provincial Departments for the period 1 January 2016 to 31 August 2017 is as follows:
Administration |
No of Employees |
Total Cost |
Eastern Cape |
1 366 |
R 67 279 149.24 |
Free State |
668 |
R 33 538 987.68 |
Gauteng |
717 |
R 38 387 155.64 |
KwaZulu-Natal |
1 563 |
R 75 201 965.69 |
Limpopo |
417 |
R 22 844 909.07 |
Mpumalanga |
433 |
R 18 939 828.66 |
North West |
394 |
R 25 406 897.57 |
Northern Cape |
429 |
R 21 924 129.47 |
Western Cape |
772 |
R 35 469 662.64 |
Total |
6759 |
R338 992 685.66 |
2(a)(i) The total number of government employees who are paid whilst on
Suspension in National Departments for the 1st Quarter (1 April – 30 June 2017)
FOSAD report of the 2017/18 financial year is eight (8) at a total cost of
R1 427 708.91.
2(a)(ii) The total number of government employees who are paid whilst on
Suspension in Provinces for the 1st Quarter (1 April – 30 June 2017) FOSAD
report of the 2017/18 financial year is as follows:
Administration |
No of Precautionery suspensions |
Total Cost |
Eastern Cape |
1 |
R267 057.77 |
Free State |
29 |
R21 623 273.13 |
Gauteng |
11 |
R934 854.51 |
KwaZulu-Natal |
91 |
R9 581 431.00 |
Limpopo |
1 |
R171 196.46 |
Mpumalanga |
0 |
R0.00 |
North West |
6 |
R295 673.04 |
Northern Cape |
23 |
R1 634 564.58 |
Western Cape |
4 |
R691 405.68 |
Total |
166 |
R37 199 456.17 |
END
27 November 2017 - NW3311
Moteka, Mr PG to ask the Minister of Sport and Recreation
(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:
(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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27 November 2017 - NW2946
Wilson, Ms ER to ask the Minister of Police
(1)(a) What number of persons were identified by the SA Police Services (SAPS) as having been victims of human trafficking (i) leaving the country and (ii) brought into the country in each province in each of the past five financial years, (b) what is the country of origin of each victim and (c) in which country was each victim rescued; (2) (a) whether the SAPS apprehended a suspect in each case and (b) what is the current status of each case?
Reply:
(1)(a)(i) The number of persons that were identified by the South African Police Service (SAPS), as having been victims of human trafficking and who were leaving the country, is as follows:
Province |
2012/2013 |
2013/2014 |
2014/2015 |
2015/2016 |
2016/2017 |
Total |
Eastern Cape |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Free State |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Gauteng |
3 |
3 |
2 |
1 |
0 |
9 |
KwaZulu-Natal |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Limpopo |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Mpumalanga |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
North West |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Northern Cape |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Western Cape |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Total |
3 |
4 |
2 |
1 |
0 |
10 |
(1)(a)(ii) The number of persons that were identified by the SAPS, as having been victims of human trafficking and who were brought into the country, is as follows:
Province |
2012/2013 |
2013/2014 |
2014/2015 |
2015/2016 |
2016/2017 |
Total |
Eastern Cape |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Free State |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
Gauteng |
0 |
0 |
0 |
12 |
12 |
24 |
KwaZulu-Natal |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
65 |
65 |
Limpopo |
0 |
53 |
72 |
32 |
13 |
170 |
Mpumalanga |
5 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
7 |
North West |
0 |
0 |
0 |
4 |
64 |
68 |
Northern Cape |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Western Cape |
2 |
1 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
Total |
7 |
56 |
74 |
48 |
155 |
340 |
(1)(b)(c) and (2)(a)(b) An annexure is attached and contains the following information:
(1)(b) The country of origin of each victim.
(1)(c) The country where the victims were rescued.
(2)(a) Suspects apprehended.
(2)(b) The current status of each case.