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Reply:

1. A delegation from the European Commission, and not the World Organisation for Animal Health, visited South Africa from 4 to 15 September 2017 to evaluate the animal health controls related to the export of game meat, with particular emphasis on Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) controls.   Following an outbreak of FMD in the FMD free zone of South Africa in 2011, the export of game meat to the EU was suspended by the EU.  South Africa regained its FMD free zone status in 2014 and subsequently invited the EU to perform the required inspection visit to consider re-opening the market.

2. The normal procedure following such a visit is for the inspection team to send a draft report to South Africa for factual corrections, where-after the final report will be published on the EU website.   The findings will therefore be available publicly, but the exact date when this will happen is not within the control of the Department.

3. As indicated in 2 above, the report of the EU mission is awaited which will include specific recommendations. However, DAFF is continuously working on implementing the OIE guidelines (on FMD) in order to ensure continued maintenance of the FMD free zone status.

4. Currently, there are no exports of game meat to the EU due to the 2011 ban. The EU report from the recently concluded mission will contain their decision with regards to re-opening the market for the export of game meat, along with their recommendations for South Africa to regain and maintain this market. Corrective actions, as appropriate, will be put in place accordingly to ensure that the available resources are used optimally where they will have the most significant impact.

Reply:

(1) In terms of plant diseases affecting the country, the Department focuses on surveillance for early detection of alien fruit flies as these have been identified as the priority pest in the production and trade of fruit commodities, and on monitoring quarantine / new pests of potential negative economic significance that have entered the country. Details of these new and current plant pest/ diseases are provided in (2) below.

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI-H5N8) is the most significant animal disease outbreak currently affecting animals in South Africa.  The outbreak started in June 2017 and has affected commercial and backyard chickens, ostriches, hobby birds and wild birds in all provinces, with the exception of Northern Cape and Limpopo.  A total of 79 outbreaks were reported, with 50 in Western Cape, 13 in Gauteng, 11 in Mpumalanga, 2 in North West and 1 each in Free State, Kwa-Zulu Natal and Eastern Cape.

There is also an outbreak of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) in cattle in the Giyani district of Limpopo Province, which was detected in August 2017.  This area is within the FMD protection zone, which is part of the FMD controlled area and does not affect the internationally recognised FMD free zone status of South Africa.  A similar outbreak occurred in Bushbuckridge district in Mpumalanga in March 2017 and was brought under control by the Mpumalanga Veterinary Services.

(2) The following specified plant pests/ diseases are new to the country:

i. Banana Bunchy Top Virus (BBTV): It is a serious pest of bananas and was detected in South Africa in 2015; it is known to occur only in the Hibberdene area in KwaZulu-Natal. The Agricultural Research Council (ARC) and growers are continuing with surveys; DAFF has issued official orders to affected land users where this disease is present, prohibiting them to remove plant propagation material from the area. There is no cure so infected plants must be destroyed. The occurrence of this pest has been notified internationally via the International Phytosanitary Portal (IPP) of the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC), and directly to the National Plant Protection Organisation (NPPO) of each neighbouring country.

ii. Brevipalpus lewisi (the Citrus flat mite): Although this was detected in South Africa in 2014/15, this pest has probably been in this country much longer. It has been detected only on grape (Vitis spp) rootstocks and only in some nurseries in the Western and Northern Cape provinces. DAFF conducted surveys in 2015/16, and issued official orders regarding propagation material. Propagating material must be clean and free from this pest. This is not considered a serious pest and eradication is not possible. The occurrence of this pest has been notified internationally via the IPP of the IPPC, and directly to the NPPO of each neighbouring country.

iii. Raoiella indica (the Red Palm Mite): This has been known to occur in SA since 2015/16, only in the Northern Cape and only on Date Palms. It can also cause damage on other hosts, mainly on Coco palm if not controlled. DAFF has issued official orders prohibiting removal of propagating material from affected nurseries. Eradication is not possible. The occurrence of this pest has been notified internationally via the IPP of the IPPC, and directly to the NPPO of each neighbouring country.

Iv. Acalitus vaccinia (the Blueberry bud mite): This pest was detected in SA in 2014/15. Surveys have been conducted to determine where it occurs. It occurs only in various areas in Mpumalanga. It can be a serious pest and it only affects Blueberries. It is difficult to detect as it is microscopically small, and thus not possible to see with the unaided human eye. DAFF has issued official orders to restrict movement of propagating material from affected areas. The occurrence of this pest has been notified internationally via the IPP of the IPPC, and directly to the NPPO of each neighbouring country.

v. Bactrocera dorsalis (the Oriental Fruit fly, previously known as Bactrocera invadens, the Invader Fruit fly): This pest was first detected in SA in 2010 via the national exotic fruit fly surveillance programme. Several eradication attempts were initially successful. However, the pest has established in the northern parts of SA as a result of regional contamination/ spread. It occurs in Limpopo, Gauteng, North West, some districts in Mpumalanga and KZN; there have been some sporadic incursions in the Eastern and Northern Cape provinces as well as in the Free State. Exotic fruit fly surveillance forms part of the DAFF strategic plan. Eradication of the Oriental Fruit fly is still attempted after incursions in areas currently free from this pest. DAFF assists with chemical control in areas where there are high fruit fly numbers such as in the Mopani and Vhembe districts of Limpopo, and strives to ensure that sufficient chemicals are available as may be necessary to enable a rapid response to detection. This is a serious pest, both in terms of production losses and international trade, so it needs to be controlled. It is officially controlled: affected areas are under official control and removal control is implemented by the NPPOZA for host material. The occurrence of this pest has been notified internationally via the IPP of the IPPC, and directly to the NPPO of each neighbouring country; updates are made from time to time as necessary, and notified to specific trading partners such as the United States of America (USA), which have requested this.

vi. Tuta absoluta (the Tomato Leafminer): It was detected in SA in August 2016. It is a serious pest and has spread across the whole of South Africa, also occurring in natural vegetation such as in the Kruger National Park. Its spread is being monitored by DAFF. Pro-active emergency registration of appropriate agrochemicals before the pest arrived has provided some relief. Even so, it has spread to all provinces of SA in less than a year. It affects mostly tomatoes and cannot be eradicated or officially controlled since it is already widespread. The occurrence of this pest and a recent update of its current distribution have been notified internationally via the IPP of the IPPC, and directly to the NPPO of each neighbouring country

vii. Spodoptera frugiperda (the Fall Armyworm/ FAW): The FAW was first detected in SA in January 2017 and its identity officially confirmed in February 2017. It rapidly spread to all provinces, except the Western Cape. It mainly affects maize in SA. It is a serious pest and is officially controlled. Recent surveys in Western Cape have indicated that the pest does not yet occur there. There were no reports of FAW during winter in Gauteng, North West, Free State, Northern Cape or the higher-lying areas of Mpumalanga and KZN. However, it was detected in Limpopo and the lower areas of Mpumalanga, KZN and the Eastern Cape during winter. Emergency registration of agrochemicals was implemented. The occurrence of this pest has been notified internationally via the IPP of the IPPC, and directly to the NPPO of each neighbouring country.

viii. Eriococcus ironsidei (the Macadamia Felted Coccid): This pest was first detected in SA in April 2017. It affects only Macadamia trees and was detected on only one farm in Mpumalanga. Delimiting surveys were conducted. Trace-forward and -backward investigations on imported propagation material are still continuing. DAFF issued official orders to restrict the removal of propagation material. The occurrence of this pest has been notified internationally via the IPP of the IPPC, and directly to the NPPO of each neighbouring country.

The H5N8 strain of HPAI which is currently affecting the country has not been found in South Africa before. Previously, outbreaks of H5N2 HPAI occurred in ostriches, but chickens and other birds were not affected.

Several factors can contribute to the spread of Avian Influenza (AI) viruses including marketing practices (live bird markets), farming practices and the presence of the viruses in wild birds.  AI viruses can be spread through direct contact with secretions from infected birds, especially faeces or through contaminated feed, water, equipment and clothing.  Apart from being highly contagious among poultry, avian influenza viruses are readily transmitted from farm to farm by the movement of domestic live birds, people (especially when shoes and other clothing are contaminated), and contaminated vehicles, equipment, feed, and cages.

(3) The Department has developed an appropriate legislative and regulatory framework to control and manage the occurrence and spread of the plant pests in question in order to prevent or manage their further spread. The Department has also activated its intervention strategy, namely the Emergency Plant Pest Response Plan, as well as relevant action plans for emergency action and speedy response to these pest detections. The regulatory framework includes promulgation of specific Control Measures relating to Fall Armyworm and the Oriental Fruit Fly (Bactrocera dorsalis), in addition to issuance of official orders in specified quarantine areas, as indicated for each listed pest above.

For both HPAI and FMD, the minimum control measures such as quarantine and movement control are implemented. Movement onto, off or through affected farms are restricted and control measures are applied.  

For HPAI, commercial farmers are encouraged to increase their biosecurity measures on farms, including limiting access to people who might have had contact with birds and chickens outside the farm. Keepers of chickens, geese and ducks, including backyard farmers, are encouraged to observe minimum biosecurity measures to prevent this disease in their birds, such as limiting exposure to wild birds by providing feed and water indoors or at least well underneath a low solid roof.  Care should be taken to prevent chickens drinking from common water sources where wild birds congregate. DAFF has requested the public, as well as commercial and backyard farmers, to report any cases of large numbers of birds dying to the nearest state vets so the required follow up investigations and collection of samples can be done.

Reply:

1. It is estimated that a further R180 million, taking the current strained economic outlook into account, will be required to complete the task.

2. No.

3. Yes, the Electoral Commission has requested additional funding from National Treasury during the 2017 as well as the 2018 Adjustment Estimates. A new 2018 request for additional funding amounting to R180 million was referred for consideration to the 2018 MTEC Committee. The MTEC budget process will culminate with a Budget presentation by the Minister of Finance to Parliament. The outcome of this latter request will be clarified in the 2018 Budget speech.

Reply:

(1) No officials of the Electoral Commission (IEC) are currently being investigated for electoral fraud.

(2) In the last two elections six IEC officials who were temporarily appointed as electoral staff, have been prosecuted for electoral fraud.

(a) One official was found guilty.

(b) Five officials were found not guilty.

(3) (a) The official was charged with falsifying the results of the voting station in Musina where she was appointed as a presiding officer in the 2014 National and Provincial Elections.

(b) The Court imposed a sentence of ten months imprisonment or a R10,000.00 fine of which R5 000.00 or five months imprisonment was suspended for a period of five years, on condition she was not found guilty of fraud during the period of suspension.

(4) The falsification of the results was corrected by the IEC and the offence did not influence the outcome of the 2014 National and Provincial Elections.

Reply:

(1)(a-b) For the financial year 2016/2017 the Department of Home Affairs has not yet paid performance bonuses and pay progressions.

(2)(a-b) The total estimated amount that will be paid out in bonuses to employees in the 2017/18 financial year can only be determined after the conclusion of performance assessments.

Reply:

1. (a) The University of Zululand (UniZulu) has provided the following information indicating that nine (9) houses were purchased for executive staff members as reflected in the table below:

(b)	(i) Name of Executive who occupies the house	(ii) Cost	(iii) When was each house built	(iv) Amount spent on furnishings
1	Vice-Chancellor	R5 000 000.00	February 2016	The total amount spent on all furnishings were R1 329 566.00. Average amount spent per property was R147 729.55.
2	Registrar	R2 100 000.00
3	Executive Director: Human Resources	R2 600 000.00
4	DVC: Research and Innovation	R2 750 000.00
5	DVC: Institutional Support	R3 100 000.00
6	DVC: Teaching and Learning	R2 950 000.00
7	Executive Director: Institutional Planning	R3 000 000.00	March 2016
8	Executive Director: Finance	R2 700 000.00

One additional house is currently under construction for an amount of R700 000.00. The University has not indicated which executive staff member will occupy this house.

2. The average mid-level income rental in Mtunzini ranges between R10 000.00 to R20 000.00 per month. If the University had rented the 9 properties instead of purchasing the properties as an investment, the University would have spent approximately R10 500 000.00 on rentals for executives over a 5-year period, which is made up as follows:

Rental allowances	Unit	Rate	Total
Vice-Chancellor	1	R25 000.00 pm x 60 months	R1 500 000.00
Deputy Vice Chancellors	3	R20 000.00 pm x 60 months	R3 600 000.00
Executive Directors	5	R18 000.00 pm x 60 months	R5 400 000.00
Totals	9		R10 500 000.00

The total cost of the properties amounted to R24.2 million, which the University has argued that over the long term this is a good investment to ensure that there is an effective retention strategy for executive staff members.

 

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It is recommended that the Minister signs Parliamentary Question 2669.

MR GF QONDE

DIRECTOR–GENERAL: HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING

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PARLIAMENTARY QUESTION 2669 IS APPROVED / NOT APPROVED / AMENDED.

COMMENTS

PROF HB MKHIZE, MP

MINISTER OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING

DATE:

Reply:

No, the matter is a subject of litigation in the courts.

Reply:

No, the matter is a subject of litigation in the courts.

 

Reply:

1. In Question 2463 on 5 September 2017, the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) provided the following information in respect to current debt:

CATEGORY	AMOUNT OUTSTANDING
Graduates	R6,148 billion
Drop-outs	R4,002 billion
Total	R10,150 billion

In response to the follow-up Question 2870 on 15 September 2017, NSFAS further detailed the breakdown of the R 6, 48 billion, as follows:

• The total number of graduates whose debt amounts to R6,148 billion is 166 724;
• 30% of the debt has been repayable for less than 3 years, 63% has been repayable for more than 3 years, and 7% is not yet due and payable;
• It was noted that NSFAS only writes off debtors when they are deceased or disenabled, and that due to the nature of the loan book, NSFAS is not able to determine when debt is prescribed. This is undertaken on a case-by-case basis.

Both these Questions referred to a subset of the active loans on NSFAS’ loan management system. Active loans are differentiated by those that are current debt
(due and repayable) and those which are not current (students are still studying or have not yet started earning an income higher than the threshold for repayment).

For the full set of active and current debt as at 10 October 2017, the current balance due to NSFAS amounting to R10, 039 billion per institution is below:

UNIVERSITY	AMOUNT
Cape Peninsula University of Technology	R506 717 092,73
Durban University of Technology	R488 366 444,14
Mangosuthu University of Technology	R275 947 767,08
National Institute for HE-Northern Cape	R993 346,86
Nelson Mandela University	R344 621 154,85
North-West University	R304 780 110,55
Rhodes University	R131 801 119,37
Sefako Makgatho Health Science University	R9 056 835,34
Sol Plaatje University	R1 083 318,34
Tshwane University of Technology	R963 633 688,99
University of Cape Town	R289 262 535,08
University of Fort Hare	R325 478 544,39
University of Free State	R327 713 484,86
University of Johannesburg	R822 939 335,91
University of Kwazulu-Natal	R736 790 172,21
University of Limpopo	R462 408 595,59
University of Mpumalanga	R2 079 817,47
University of Pretoria	R403 184 158,67
University of South Africa	R768 793 350,08
University of Stellenbosch	R94 268 576,69
University of the Western Cape	R374 753 073,42
University of the Witwatersrand	R382 534 490,49
University of Venda	R294 129 907,72
University of Zululand	R392 875 328,38
Vaal University of Technology	R466 225 989,14
Walter Sisulu University	R868 580 301,97

For the full set of active current and non-current debt owed by students as at
10 October 2017, the current balance due to NSFAS amounts to R36bn (including where students are still studying and/or the debt is not due) per institution, and is detailed in the table below:

UNIVERSITY	AMOUNT
Cape Peninsula University of Technology	R1 481 768 393,98
Durban University of Technology	R2 243 974 396,76
Mangosuthu University of Technology	R992 386 918,76
National Institute for HE-Northern Cape	R1 149 261,73
Nelson Mandela University	R1 350 853 454,07
North-West University	R1 342 945 575,88
Rhodes University	R431 986 737,35
Sefako Makgatho Health Science University	R103 953 254,62
Sol Plaatje University	R22 223 742,89
Tshwane University of Technology	R4 058 994 259,49
University of Cape Town	R1 129 811 858,84
University of Fort Hare	R1 279 862 870,09
University of Free State	R1 250 862 728,96
University of Johannesburg	R3 193 507 681,58
University of Kwazulu-Natal	R2 864 250 065,09
University of Limpopo	R2 068 009 162,06
University of Mpumalanga	R24 548 688,49
University of Pretoria	R1 461 855 582,86
University of South Africa	R1 815 917 199,90
University of Stellenbosch	R304 029 975,73
University of the Western Cape	R1 054 824 003,59
University of the Witwatersrand	R1 509 613 862,75
University of Venda	R1 229 567 226,64
University of Zululand	R1 350 107 666,75
Vaal University of Technology	R1 482 077 644,67
Walter Sisulu University	R2 578 973 182,22

 

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It is recommended that the Minister signs Parliamentary Question 2924.

MR GF QONDE

DIRECTOR–GENERAL: HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING

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PARLIAMENTARY QUESTION 2924 IS APPROVED / NOT APPROVED / AMENDED.

COMMENTS

PROF HB MKHIZE, MP

MINISTER OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING

DATE:

Reply:

The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has reported the following information:

(a) The total number of graduates is 166 724.

(b) Due to the way the NSFAS debt is structured, NSFAS does not have a complete and accurate record of when NSFAS debt becomes due and payable. NSFAS debt becomes due and payable when a debtor is employed and earning above R30 000 per month. Debtors are required and expected to contact NSFAS when this condition has been met. NSFAS therefore establishes when a debt becomes due and payable by using available South African Revenue Service records but this information is an approximation. The information below should therefore be interpreted in this light.

Less than 3 years	More than 3 years	Not due and payable	Grand Total
50 255	104 244	12 225	166 724
30%	63%	7%

(c) NSFAS only writes off debtors when they are deceased or disabled. For the reasons stated above, NSFAS is not able to determine when debt is prescribed. Prescription of debt is therefore determined on a case-by-case basis.

(d) NSFAS recognises all amounts advanced to students, including graduates, as debtors. A provision is raised in terms of Generally Recognised Accounting Practice standards for the amount that may not be recovered.

 

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It is recommended that the Minister signs Parliamentary Question 2870.

MR GF QONDE

DIRECTOR–GENERAL: HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING

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PARLIAMENTARY QUESTION 2870 IS APPROVED / NOT APPROVED / AMENDED.

COMMENTS

PROF HB MKHIZE, MP

MINISTER OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING

DATE:

Reply:

(1)(a) (b) Please note that animal welfare is not part of the priority areas for the financial year. However, the animal organisations which have applied for funding are the following:

Project	Organisation Name	Application Date	Status Description	Amount Applied For	Amount Granted
99313	SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS -RANDBURG	13-Feb-15	FUNDED	2 433 000	359 000
85943	SPCA ROODEPOORT	29-Jul-15	FUNDED	1 461 000	428 500
85995	NATIONAL COUNCIL OF SPCA'S	04-Aug-15	FUNDED	1 288 222	1 074 075
86068	SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS (SPCA)	07-Aug-15	DECLINED	1 472 942	-
87226	SPCA BOKSBURG	25-Aug-15	FUNDED	1 978 688	1 551 688
89496	SPCA VEREENIGING AND DISTRICT	03-Sep-15	FUNDED	579 882	68 882
88395	ANIMAL ALLIES	03-Sep-15	FUNDED	8 263 843	120 000
91005	BENONI SPCA	06-Oct-15	DECLINED	1 500 000	-
94580	JOHANNESBURG SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUENTLY TO ANIMALS	11-Nov-15	DECLINED	500 000	-
94051	SPCA - NIGEL	11-Nov-15	DECLINED	500 000	-
98837	MIDRAND SPCA	12-Nov-15	DECLINED	491 800	-
94608	ANIMAL LOVERS PROJECT SWING	12-Nov-15	DECLINED	481 929	-
96415	BE WISE STERILISE	12-Nov-15	FUNDED	1 000 000	413 600

(1)(c) The NLC is operating on an open call and it adheres to the 150 days turn around as legislated. As at the 31st October 2017 there are 3 219 (with 1292 projects from 2015 backlog) applications remaining to be adjudicated, the breakdown of the application per sector are as follows:

Sector	No of applications remaining
Arts, Culture & Heritage	164
Charities	2 499
Sport & Recreation	526
Miscellaneous	30
Total	3 219

 

Reply:

(1) (a) Since 2012, Walter Sisulu University has contracted directly with Intellimali (Pty) Ltd to manage the processing of allowances to students and the subsequent purchase of goods from approved service providers.

(b) The service providers are procured in line with university supply chain management processes. NSFAS does not have any contractual arrangement with Intellimali (Pty) Ltd.

(2) In addition to Walter Sisulu University, Intellimali is used by the following Universities, to disburse allowances to NSFAS funded students:

• Central University of Technology;
• Mangosuthu University of Technology;
• University of the Western Cape;
• University of Fort Hare; and
• University of Stellenbosch.

(3) The process used by Walter Sisulu University is as follows:

• Details of students with confirmed NSFAS funding are forwarded to Intellimali (Pty) Ltd that uses the Intellicard system.
• A food allowances is then raised on the card. For NSFAS students, it is a monthly amount of R1 400 and for other bursary funded students it varies based on the bursary stipulations.
• Students present their Intellicard to pre-approved vendors for the purchase of food. These pre-approved vendors, such as Spar, Checkers and Pick n Pay, would need to be registered on the Intellimali system.
• No cash is given to NSFAS funded students by Walter Sisulu University or Intellimali.

(4) Following the media reports regarding the payment of R14 million, NSFAS resolved to approach the incident as follows:

• Letter written to the University requesting an explanation;
• Engaged with the University service provider, Intellimali, to obtain a detailed understanding of the incident; and
• Arranged a meeting with both the University and Intellimali to gain further context to the incident and agree on a suitable approach to resolve the matter. This includes a forensic investigation being instituted by Intellimali

NSFAS undertakes to implement recommendations flowing from the report that must address internal control deficiencies and shortcomings in NSFAS’s operating model and service level agreements with universities.

(5) NSFAS has committed to take the following actions to mitigate the risk of such errors from re-occurring:

• Perform continuous reviews on its payment system and processes.
• Increase the frequency of reporting by institutions beyond the final reporting reconciliation process that is currently in place.
• Implement recommendations flowing from the report that must address internal control deficiencies and shortcomings in NSFAS’s operating model and service level agreements with universities.
• Fast track the implementation of the Student Centred Model with special focus on allowance disbursement solutions.
• Work closely with institutions to address any existing system and process challenges.
• Establish a payment task team to ensure processes are enhanced and smooth transition from third party solution providers to the NSFAS allowance disbursement system, sBux.

 

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It is recommended that the Minister signs Parliamentary Question 2862.

MR GF QONDE

DIRECTOR–GENERAL: HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING

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PARLIAMENTARY QUESTION 2862 IS APPROVED / NOT APPROVED / AMENDED.

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PROF HB MKHIZE, MP

MINISTER OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING

DATE:

Reply:

The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has provided the following responses:

a) Twenty-two universities currently have their NSFAS allowances disbursed by a private company. Five of these universities, namely the Durban University of Technology, Nelson Mandela University, Sol Plaatje University, University of South Africa and University of Venda make use of the NSFAS allowance disbursement system, sBux.

b) (i) The institutions do not pay any fees for the disbursement to the service providers. The service providers charge merchants a service fee, based on their respective contractual arrangements. For institutions using sBux, NSFAS does not pay the service provider any fees. The service provider, Celbux, charges registered merchants a service fee which is based on the value of the transactions.

(ii) NSFAS is not aware any cases of purposeful fraud with regard to universities contracting with their respective service providers. NSFAS has a fraud hotline in place for anonymous reporting of suspicious or potentially fraudulent incidents. Appropriate action is taken against students or merchants where any transgression have been identified. Additionally, students report matters to the South African Police Service who investigate the matters.

 

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It is recommended that the Minister signs Parliamentary Question 2861.

MR GF QONDE

DIRECTOR–GENERAL: HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING

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PARLIAMENTARY QUESTION 2861 IS APPROVED / NOT APPROVED / AMENDED.

COMMENTS

PROF HB MKHIZE, MP

MINISTER OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING

DATE:

Reply:

1. The minimum salary threshold for repayments by beneficiaries is a taxable income of R30 000 per annum.

 

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It is recommended that the Minister signs Parliamentary Question 2935.

MR GF QONDE

DIRECTOR–GENERAL: HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING

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PARLIAMENTARY QUESTION 2935 IS APPROVED / NOT APPROVED / AMENDED.

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PROF HB MKHIZE, MP

MINISTER OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING

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Reply:

Attached as Annexure A

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No.

Reply:

The National Treasury is not aware of any of the alleged changes alluded to.

Reply:

This is a provincial competency that would require the question to be reffered, for response, to the Eastern Cape Department of Economic Development, Environmental Affairs and Tourism as the Management Authority in charge of the Eastern Cape Parks and Tourism Agency.

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(a) The purpose of the recent investor conferences and property marketing events were to:

1. Showcase the current Small Harbours and State Coastal Properties of DPW as well as the priority projects of each coastal municipality;
2. Inform the current tenants of state coastal properties of the new letting framework to be implemented in conjunction with National Treasury;
3. Inform potential investors of the process to be followed when submitting a business proposal; and
4. Provide a platform for networking for the relevant parties.

(b) The number of delegates which attended each conference is as follows:

1. Western Cape 15-17 August 2017: 546
2. Kwa-Zulu Natal 29-31 August 2017: 760
3. Northern Cape 12-14 September 2017: 533
4. Eastern Cape 5-7 October: TBC

(c) The conference was attended by Ministers, Deputy Ministers, Premiers, MECs, Director-Generals, HODs, Mayors, Deputy Mayors, Municipal Managers, Other Municipal Representatives, National Government Departments, Provincial government Department, Development Agencies and Investors. The conference was advertised in National Media and was open to the public

(d) The total cost for the hosting of each conference is:

1. Western Cape, Hermanus 15-17 August 2017: R297 417
2. Kwa-Zulu Natal, Durban 29-31 August 2017: R265 000
3. Northern Cape, Port Nolloth 12-14 September 2017: R680 944
4. Eastern Cape, East London 5-7 October 2017: R341 974

(e) The purpose of the property marketing event was to interact with investors. The process of receiving investments will be done through a Request for Proposal process which can only commence upon the approval of National Treasury.

Reply:

(1) Mr S C H Preller was consulted verbally and there was no address provided.

(b) No comments were received

(c) The company did not display, publish or present any notices

(d) No objection was received by the Department regarding the application in question

(e) No objection was received by the Department regarding the application in question

(2) No notice was given to SAHRA regarding this application, however; it is a legal condition to the approved Environmental Management Plan that should any archaeological artefact be exposed during the mining activities in the vicinity of its finding, mining must be stopped. Furthermore the condition states that under no circumstances shall any artefact be destroyed and such objects must be marked and fenced off, and SAHRA must be contacted.

(3) This office does not have a record of any objection by SAHRA regarding the three mining permits.

Approved/Not Approved

Mr MJ Zwane, MP

Minister of Mineral Resources

Date Submitted:-……………/………………/2017

Reply:

Yes, the Department rents properties from private lessors.

(a) The rental amounts vary per property with respect to each lease. Please refer to “Annexure A” attached.

(b) (i) & (ii) & (iii) Please refer to “Annexure A”.

(iv) The reasons for leasing the properties are, inter alia, the non-suitability and
insufficient properties within the State portfolio to meet various client
requirements.

(v) Please refer to “Annexure A”

Reply:

(1) (a) (i) PRASA received 13 locomotives

(ii) One locomotive was damaged

(b) (i) The damage occurred on 18 August 2015

(ii) as a result of a derailment at Modderrivier outside Kimberly

(iii) The cost of repairs are estimated at R50 million; the final figure could not be established due to the current legal proceedings.

(c) PRASA has paid R2.6 billion to the supplier of the locomotive

(2) PRASA has issued a summons against the said company for repayment of the R2.6 billion.

Reply:

(1) (a) No Performance Bonuses in respect of the 2016-17 financial year have been paid to Department of Public Works as yet. Should approval to this effect be granted, payments will be limited to 1,5% of the Departmental remuneration budget as per the Department of Public Service and Administration directive, i.e payment of Performance Bonuses for employees on salary levels 2-12 will be limited to R 29,931,927.26 and payment for SMS Members will be limited to R 2,824,612.15.

(b) The Department of Public Works is still finalizing the process of attaining approval for the payment of Performance bonuses for the 2016-17 Performance Management Cycle. The information as requested is thus not available at this stage.

(2) (a) The actual amount for payment of Performance Bonuses is not available as yet, but the established principle will be adhered to, i.e to limit the payment of Performance Bonuses to 1,5% of the Departmental remuneration budget.

(b) The 2017-18 Performance Management Cycle will only be concluded by 31 March 2018. Assessments and Moderations, which forms the basis for the decision to consider payment of Performance Bonuses, will only be attended to after the said date. The information as requested is thus not available.

Reply:

1. Yes, my predecessor wrote to the MEC responsible for Local Government in Gauteng requesting him to commission an investigation, in terms of section 106 of the Local Government: Municipal Systems Act, 2000 (Act No 32).

(a) The correspondence to the MEC is attached as Annexure A

b& c) An investigation was not instituted by the MEC responsible for Local Government, the matter was referred to the municipality. The municipality dealt with the matter through a disciplinary process and the outcome was the dismissal of the employee concerned.

 

 

Reply:

This is a provincial competency that would require the question to be reffered, for response, to the Eastern Cape Department of Economic Development, Environmental Affairs and Tourism as the Management Authority in charge of the Eastern Cape Parks and Tourism Agency.

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Reply:

1. Yes, my predecessor wrote to the MEC responsible for Local Government in Gauteng requesting him to commission an investigation, in terms of section 106 of the Local Government: Municipal Systems Act, 2000 (Act No 32). The correspondence to the MEC is attached as Annexure A.

2. (a) The MEC responsible for Local Government in Gauteng referred the matter to the municipality. The municipality dealt with the matter through a disciplinary process and the outcome was the dismissal of the employee concerned.

(b) As stated above, an investigation was not instituted by the MEC responsible for Local Government, the matter was first referred to the municipality. In the event the municipality was not able to address the matter, an investigation would have been initiated.

Reply:

(1) Yes, the DMR has received complaints in respect to mining activities being conducted by Winners Point 117 Trading (Pty) Ltd.

(2)

Date inspection conducted	Findings	Recommendations
24 November 2016	Dust Noise	A letter was sent to the company regarding the findings of the inspection and the company was directed to communicate with residence of Vaal Eden around the mining areas in order to resolve issues relating to mining. The company was also directed put in place a monitoring programme for dust and noise.
24 August 2017	The complaint was about illegal mining taking place on the area, dust, noise and accumulative effects of mining affecting the road. The findings of the inspection were: There was no illegal mining activities identified within the Vaal Eden area Dust pollution was identified however, it was being managed and monitored according to the approved EMP. Noise pollution was not encountered except from the trucks utilizing the Vaal Eden road Accumulative effects of new mining activities and negative effects emanating from trucks on the Vaal Eden road have been encountered however, the Free State Provincial Department of Police Roads and Transport are currently repairing and filling pot holes along the road	The company will be monitored continually to ensure compliance to the approved documents.
30 August 2017	There was no mining activities taking place on FS 30/5/1/3/2/302 MP and FS 30/5/1/3/2/342 MP. Mining activities were taking place on FS 30/5/1/3/2/303 MP	Letters were sent to the company regarding submission of financial provision and performance assessment report for on FS 30/5/1/3/2/302 MP and FS 30/5/1/3/2/304 MP on the 11th of September 2017 and 12th of September 2017. A pre–compliance notice was sent to the company regarding non-compliances observed on FS 30/5/1/3/2/303 MP on the 28th of September 2017.

(3)

Ref No.	Date received
FS 30/5/1/3/2/302 MP	1st renewal-25/11/2011 2ndrenewal-23/04/2013 3rdrenewal-25/05/2015
FS 30/5/1/3/2/303 MP	1st renewal-25/11/2011 2ndrenewal-23/04/2013 3rdrenewal-25/05/2015
FS 30/5/1/3/2/304 MP	1st renewal-25/11/2011 2ndrenewal-23/05/2013 3rdrenewal-25/05/2015

(4) (a)(b)

Ref No.	Date renewed	Period of renewal
FS 30/5/1/3/2/302 MP	1strenewal-26/04/2012 to 25/04/2013 2ndrenewal- 26/05/2014 to 25/05/2015	1st renewal- 1 year 2nd renewal- 1 year 3rd renewal- still in process
FS 30/5/1/3/2/303 MP	1strenewal-24/04/2012 to 23/04/2013 2ndrenewal- 26/05/2014 to 25/05/2015	1st renewal- 1 year 2nd renewal- 1 year 3rd renewal- still in process
FS 30/5/1/3/2/304 MP	1strenewal- 17/04/2012 to 16/04/2013 2ndrenewal-26/05/2014 to 25/04/201	1st renewal- 1 year 2nd renewal- 1 year 3rd renewal- still in process

(5) The Department does not have jurisdiction over water use license applications however, the Department is required to consult the Department of Water and Sanitation regarding all mining and prospecting applications. The Department consulted the Department of Water and Sanitation regarding the application by Winnerspoint 117 Trading (Pty) Ltd on the 26th of October 2009, 10/09/2009 and 18/09/2009 respectively and it is also a legal condition to the approved EMPr that the holder must ensure that any water uses listed in terms of section 21 of NWA must get authorization from the Department of Water and Sanitation prior to the commencement of such activity.

 

Approved/Not Approved

Mr MJ Zwane, MP

Minister of Mineral Resources

Date Submitted:-……………/………………/2017

Reply:

No	Entity	1 (a)	1 (b)
1	Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)	No	No
2	Technology Innovation Agency (TIA)	No	No
3	South African National Space Agency ( SANSA)	No	No
4	Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC)	No	No
5	National Research Foundation (NRF)	No	Yes
6	Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAF)	No	N/A*
7	National Advisory Council on Innovation (NACI)	No	N/A

2. 

Entity	2 (a)	2(a)	2(b)(i)	2(b)(ii)
CSIR	CEO	Dr T Dlamini	1 February 2017	31 January 2022
	CFO	Ms A van Tonder ( Acting CFO )	1 September 2017	30 November 2017
TIA	CEO	Mr Barlow Manila	1 April 2015	31 March 2020
	CFO	Mr Wener van der Merwe	1 January 2015	31 December 2019
SANSA	CEO	Dr V Munsami	1 January 2017	31 December 2021
	CFO	Ms Bulelwa Pono	1 May 2016	30 April 2021
HSRC	CEO	Prof Crain Soudien	1 September 2015	31 August 2020
	CFO	Ms Crystal Abdol	1 September 2017	30 August 2019
NRF	CEO	Dr Molapo Qhobela	1 January 2016	31 December 2018
ASSAF	CEO	Prof Roseanne Diab	1 May 2008	31 December 2018
NACI	CEO	Dr Mlungisi Cele (Acting)	17 August 2015	16 February 2018

Reply:

This is a provincial competency that would require the question to be reffered, for response, to the Eastern Cape Department of Economic Development, Environmental Affairs and Tourism as the Management Authority in charge of the Eastern Cape Parks and Tourism Agency.

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Reply:

(a)

Name	Address
Robert Schimper	407 Woodlands
A.M Hanekom	Plaas de Fonteine 189
W.H.RGersteling	228 Plaas De Pont Subdivision 3
G Burger	15 Pont Plaas
M Van Wyk	Woodlands 407
C Terreblanche	Vaaldraai
G. J Botes (Ngwathe Municipality)	P. O Box 359, Parys, 9585

(b) Only the Municipality (Ngwathe Municipality) commented with no objection to the approval of the Mining Right.

(c) The newspaper and the site notices were displayed and published on the 15th of May 2015.

(d) The were no objections received

(e) Please see (d) above

(2) No notice was given to SA Heritage Resources Agency (SAHRA) regarding this application.

1. Not applicable
2. Not applicable
3. No objection was received by the Department

(3) No documents or permission was received from the Department of Water and Sanitation. The Department does not have jurisdiction over Water Use License applications

Approved/Not Approved

Mr MJ Zwane, MP

Minister of Mineral Resources

Date Submitted:-……………/………………/2017

Reply:

1. Mr Collins Letsoalo does not have any security detail.
2. (See (a) above
3. (See)(a) above
4. (See) (a) above

Reply:

1. The total number of:

• 1. Control operators is 158
  2. Train control supervisors is 106
  3. CCTV operators is 17
  4. System supervisors is20
  5. Technical supervisors is 48
  6. Maintenance technicians is 909
  7. CIS operators is 20
  8. Security is 701 (Internal PRASA Staff); and
  9. Supporting staff currently employed at the Gauteng Nerve Centre rail signaling system = 9 Other support staff are not sitting directly in the GNC and are not included in the nine. Negotiations are underway with labour on their migration to the GNC.

2. (a) Integrated communication module

PRASA has the following communications systems which are currently used in train communications systems and also planned to be used in future:

1. Trunk radio communications: Communications between Train Driver to Train Control Officer
   1. GRM-R (Global System for mobile communication in Railway) will be used for communications between Train Drivers to Train Control Officer. (The system is yet to be handed over to the regions).
2. OTN (Optic telecommunications network) for signalling transmissions network which is being rolled out on the re-signalling project.
3. Rail Communications system which is meant for the Public Address system and which need to undergo a major repairs within Gauteng region.
4. LAN LINES (fixed telephones which are used for communications by Train Control Officers and Train drivers and are recorded).
5. Integrated System Access control Management Systems (ISAMS) the project is ongoing and handed over in Tshwane region.
6. Email Communications systems for the end user broader communications in PRASA.

All these communications systems except trunk radio systems are transmitted by the optic fibre backbone meaning any failure to the optic fibre network it will affect communications provided no redundancy in place. The systems are also power depended for an effective communications.

(b) Trunk Radio and Global System for Mobile Communications – Railway,

1. Trunk Radio : Gauteng North the system is working fully. In Gauteng South the system has just been repaired and the new hand set bought. They are being programmed and the system will be fully operational 11th November 2017
2. Global System for Mobile Communications: Not in place. PRASA is in the process of commissioning GSMR

(c) Overhead Track Equipment monitoring system and

There is no overhead Track Equipment Monitoring System but there is a power supply monitoring system (Telecontrol) and is working in full giving on line real time monitoring information.

(d) CCTV monitoring of stations system;

The CCTV monitoring system is fully operational in major junction stations and centers with the exception of some of the smaller stations where they are installed but not linked to the respective control rooms for monitoring due to repeated cable theft incidents.

Reply:

This is a provincial competency that would require the question to be reffered, for response, to the North West Department of Rural, Environmental and Agricultural Development as the Management Authority in charge of the North West Parks Board.

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Reply:

	MINTEK	SADPMR	SDT	MHSC	CGS
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Role Permanent	No	No	No	Five year term	Five year term
Incumbent	Mr D Msiza	Mr X Mbonambi	Mr K Menoe	Mr T Dube	Mr M Mabuza
Date of Appointment	1 October 2017	1 February 2017	1 July 2017	1 March 2013	15 July 2017
End of Term	Acting	Acting	Acting	28 February 2018	14 July 2022
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Role Permanent	Yes	Five year term	Yes	Five year term	Yes
Incumbent	Mr S Simelane	Mr S Mandlazi	Ms N Danisa	Mr K Mkwanazi	Mr L Matsepe
Date of Appointment	1 July 2008	1 August 2017	1 February 2016	1 August 2016	1 January 2005
End of Term	N/A	Acting	N/A	31 July 2021	N/A

Approved/Not Approved

Mr MJ Zwane, MP

Minister of Mineral Resources

Date Submitted:-……………/………………/2017

Reply:

As the State’s major custodian of properties utilised by National departments for their service delivery objectives, the Department has identified that it has a number of vacant land parcels.

The total value for unutilised land parcels is R12,604,706,669.

Please refer to the attached compact disk (CD) for the various addresses.

(c) (i) (aa) Please see table below for rates and taxes paid in the 2014-15 financial year:

1. (bb) Please see table below for rates and taxes paid in the 2015-16 financial year:

1. (cc) Please see table below for rates and taxes paid in the 2016-17 financial year:

1. Please see table below for rates and taxes paid since 01 April 2017:

(d) (i) (aa) Please see table below for maintenance spend in the 2014-15 financial year:

1. (bb) Please see table below for maintenance spend in the 2015-16 financial year:

1. (cc) Please see table below for maintenance spend in the 2016-17 financial year:

1. Please see table below for rates and taxes paid since 01 April 2017:

Reply:

This is a provincial competency that would require the question to be reffered, for response, to the Western Cape Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning as the Management Authority in charge of the Cape Morgan Narure Reserve.

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Reply:

1. The Gauteng Nerve Centre (GNC) building has been commissioned and was officially opened for operation in October 2015. 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.

2. The GNC is functional and connected as stated above, in line with the intended project rollout. As more stations are equipped with the new signaling system, they will progressively be migrated to the GNC for control.

3. Yes, the GNC's traffic operators are trained in accordance with the corridor commissioning program. To date, 82 train control officers have been trained. Further, 42 engineering technicians were trained to maintain the new signaling system

4. The requirement of the GNC is to control the entire Gauteng region only, in accordance with the operational plan. It should, however, be stated that other regions such as the Western Cape and KwaZulu Natal will also be equipped with new modern control centres similar to the one in Gauteng.

Reply:

a) NSome companies have extended the 60 days consultation period to look for alternatives to save jobs.

b) Through Future Forums companies continue to identify and implement cost containment measures. The companies will include and implement turnaround strategies.

c) The development of the plan for utilization of the rehabilitation funds for concurrent rehabilitation is at an advanced stage.

d) The Department is developing a draft framework for consultation with stakeholders to enable a seamless transition to mitigate the impact of retrenchments as well as the economy.

e) Companies have implemented voluntary severance packages measures. Furthermore, employees have been deployed to other operations within the groups.

f) Companies have implemented their commitments as per the Social and Labour Plans this includes emotional, financial and employment counselling to assist retrenches to re-enter the labour market. In some reskilling has been provided.

g) Addressed as part of Mining Charter amendments pending court case.

h) Alignment of business processes underpinning Section 52 of MPRDA and Section 189 of LRA is being undertaken.

i) Promoting investment and market development

The Department of Mineral Resources in partnership with the dti, DST and State Agencies have developed institutional mechanisms for the development and facilitation of mining investment as Chaired by the DMR.

The DMR has led investment promotion efforts through policy advocacy and brand position at key international mining investment forums including Africa Down Under in Australia, and the China Mining Expo. We further plan to participate in the Mines and Money Conference in London, the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) conference in March 2018. On these missions the DMR has worked with relevant government departments to identify projects in South Africa and to support their projects in and outside of the Country. 12 junior miners accompanied the Director General to China Mining Expo and are in the process of following up on fledgling deals developed. The same approach was undertaken for the Platinum Group Metals Workshop taking place this week in Moscow. It is the aim of the Department to support a small group of these to travel to London to market their deals and find mutually beneficial partnerships that will bring more investment and jobs into South Africa. Locally the Minister has led consultations with the Black Business Council and the Platinum Industry amongst others to address constraints and leverage from opportunities to bring further investment into South Africa’s mining sector.

j) Where there’s a threat of job losses parties continue to communicate such in a responsible and sensitive manner.

 

Approved/Not Approved

Mr MJ Zwane, MP

Minister of Mineral Resources

Date Submitted:-……………/………………/2017

Reply:

There are leases that are in arrears for properties leases from the Department.

Please refer to “Annexure A” for (a) the relevant details, (b) the actions taken and (c) the specific tenant details.

Reply:

(1) (a) (b) (2) (a) (b), (3) (a) (b) (c): The Department and its entities procure services from a range of service providers using either quotation or competitive Bidding processes. The ranking of such service provided is in line with the Preferential Procurement Regulations, that are applicable to organs of state as contemplated in section 1 (iii) of the PPPFA and all public entities listed in Schedules 2, 3A, 3B, 3C to the PFMA. The ranking of the service provider utilised has been in terms of the BBBEE levels and not black owned entities as defined.

Considering the volume of transactions for the past five years, only details relating to procurement of services exceeding R500 000 could be retrieved within reasonable time. Annexures: A1- Department, A2-MINTEK, A3-Council for Geoscience, A4-South African Diamond and Precious Metal Regulator, A5-Mine Health and Safety Council, A6-South African Diamond Trader.

NB: Council for Geoscience information is contained in the memory stick as it is too large for printing.

 

Approved/Not Approved

Mr MJ Zwane, MP

Minister of Mineral Resources

Date Submitted:-……………/………………/2017

Reply:

a) No training was conducted for officials to handle mental health inmates to date.

 

b) Special training in handling crisis management – the training was conducted as follows:

(i) Emergency Support Teams officials were trained in 2014/15

79 Emergency Support Teams officials were trained in 2015/16

270 Emergency Support Teams officials were trained in 2016/17

 

(ii) 59 Emergency Support Teams officials are currently undergoing training 2017/18 (The training commenced on 23 October and will end 24 November 2017)

 

 

Reply:

1. Yes, my predecessor wrote to the MEC responsible for Local Government in Gauteng requesting him to commission an investigation, in terms of section 106 of the Local Government: Municipal Systems Act, 2000 (Act No 32). The correspondence to the MEC is attached as Annexure A.

2. (a) The MEC responsible for Local Government in Gauteng referred the matter to the municipality. The municipality dealt with the matter through a disciplinary process and the outcome was the dismissal of the employee concerned.

(b) As stated above, an investigation was not instituted by the MEC responsible for Local Government, the matter was first referred to the municipality. In the event the municipality was not able to address the matter, an investigation would have been initiated.

Reply:

(a)(i) New facilities

Name of facility	2012/2013	2013/14	2014/15	2015/16	2016/17
Vanrhysdorp	18 906 244	23 380 231	4 382 735	11 842 331	7 207 392
Ceres	39 100 354	11 465 436	2 391 946	7 735 778	-
Matatiele	23 065 960	19 278 972	28 538 134	6 642 672	1 590 883
Tzaneen	63 836 704	10 632 841	12 594 728	251 266	1 257 334
Total	144 909 262	64 757 480	47 907 728	26 472 047	10 055 5609

(a) (ii) Upgrade of existing facilities

Name of facility	2012/2013	2013/14	2014/15	2015/16	2016/17
Pretoria C-Max	35 016 585	52 410 938	18 550 642	-	33 728 102
Estcourt	16 578 791	43 707 716	41 045 027	72 790 162	102 972 817
Standerton	710 957	42 412 324	115 510 008	162 106 331	70 406 036
Total	52 306 333	138 530 978	175 105 677	234 896 493	207 106 955

(b)(i)(ii)(iii)

(b) (i) Facility concerned	(b) (ii) Work done	(b) (iii) Date of Completion
Vanrhynsdorp	New buildings: Gatehouse, Pre-processing Block, Administration Block, Admission Block, Central Visitation Block, Medical Services Block, Education Block, Vocational Training Block, 2 x Inmate Housing Blocks, Chefs Block, Food Services Block, Segregation Block, Assessment Block, Laundry Block, Electrical Services Block, Case Management Block, Asset Maintenance Block, Logistics Block and Garages for State Vehicles	The work was completed on 01 September 2016
Pretoria C-Max	'Complete upgrade of facilities including Hvac (ventilation) upgrade, 12 additional beds. Contractor on new contract paid from DPW suspense account, DCS pays only Consultant.	To be completed on 23 November 2018
Ceres, Warmbokkeveld	New buildings: Gatehouse, Pre-processing Block, Administration Block, Admission Block, Central Visitation Block, Medical Services Block, Education Block, Vocational Training Block, 2 x Inmate Housing Blocks, Chefs Block, Food Services Block, Segregation Block, Assessment Block, Laundry Block, Electrical Services Block, Case Management Block, Asset Maintenance Block, Logistics Block and Garages for state vehicles	The work was completed on 01 March 2015
Matatiele	New buildings: Gatehouse, Pre-processing Block, Administration Block, Admission Block, Central Visitation Block, Medical Services Block, Education Block, Vocational Training Block, 2 x Inmate Housing Blocks, Chefs Block, Food Services Block, Segregation Block, Assessment Block, Laundry Block, Electrical Services Block, Case Management Block, Asset Maintenance Block, Logistics Block and Garages for State Vehicles	The work was completed on 01 January 2016
Tzaneen	New buildings: Gatehouse, Pre-processing Block, Administration Block, Admission Block, Central Visitation Block, Medical Services Block, Education Block, Vocational Training Block, 2 x Inmate Housing Blocks, Chefs Block, Food Services Block, Segregation Block, Assessment Block, Laundry Block, Electrical Services Block, Case Management Block, Asset Maintenance Block, Logistics Block, Garages for State Vehicles, Sports field and Security Fence. Contractor on new contract paid from DPW suspense account, DCS pays only Consultant.	To be completed on 31 May 2018
Estcourt	Restored Heritage House and Storeroom and 'New buildings (comprised of Pre-processing Block, Administration Block, Admission Block, Central Visitation Block, Medical Services Block, Education Block, Vocational Training Block, 2 x Inmate Housing Blocks, Chefs Block, Food Services Block, Segregation Block, Assessment Block, Laundry Block, Electrical Services Block, Case Management Block, Asset Maintenance Block, Logistics Block, Garages for State Vehicles, Sports field and Security Fence.	To be completed on 28 February 2018
Standerton	Upgrading of existing Medium A and Medium B Prisons and New buildings (comprised of Gatehouse, Pre-processing Block, Administration Block, Admission Block, Central Visitation Block, Medical Services Block, Education Block, Vocational Training Block, 1 x Inmate Housing Block, Chefs Block, Food Services Block, Segregation Block, Assessment Block, Laundry Block, Electrical Services Block, Case Management Block, Asset Maintenance Block, Logistics Block, Garages for State Vehicles, Agricultural Store, Bus Stop, Sports fields and Security Fence)	To be completed on 26 April 2016

 

Reply:

The Branch Incarceration and Corrections contributes to the strategy through the provision of Correctional Programmes to sentenced offenders with Correctional Sentence Plans (CSPs) in line with section 38 of the Correctional Service Act 111 of 1998. Correctional Programmes are needs based and have been developed specifically to deal with identified offending behaviour and are aimed at bringing about behavioural changes; acceptance of positive values and morals; increased knowledge on certain topics; the acquisition of life skills and ultimate improved mental and physical health.

There are thirteen (13) endorsed Correctional Programmes:

• New Beginnings Orientation
• Anger Management (Anger In Anger Out)
• Cross Roads (sourced)
• Restorative Justice Orientation
• Preparatory Programme on Sexual Offences
• Substance Abuse (Stop to Start)
• Behaviour Modification Programme on Gangsterism
• Economic Crime Programme (fraud related)
• Economic Crime Programme (theft related)
• Programme on Murder and related offences (Changing Lanes)
• Programme on Robbery and related offences (Change is possible)
• Correctional Programme for Female Offenders
• Pre-Release

Correctional programmes are facilitated by CIOs on an interim basis due to absence of a permanent financed structure.

The department is in the process of improving participation of offenders in skills development programmes and formal education by amongst others, implementing the following:

• Improve the current recruitment drive to appoint more skills development practitioners at operational level and to also expedite the finalisation of Occupational Specific Dispensation (OSD) for educators in order to attract more educators.
• Enhance partnership with external stakeholders in order to augment the limited DCS resources (i.e. shortage of educators, shortage of training equipment’s and learning material, increase training opportunities) for the training and development of offenders. There is improvement in the rendering of training interventions as a result of established external partnerships with the following; National Skills Fund, UNISA, Safety and Security Sector Education and Training (SASSETA), Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) as well as Technical, Vocational, Education and Training (TVET) Colleges.

The Department is rendering Spiritual Care programmes and services on a daily basis through maximization of the space, e.g. sharing school areas and dining halls and use open areas for the spiritual empowerment of offenders.

Reply:

1. Yes, my predecessor wrote to the MEC responsible for Local Government in Gauteng requesting him to commission an investigation, in terms of section 106 of the Local Government: Municipal Systems Act, 2000 (Act No 32).

(a) The correspondence to the MEC is attached as Annexure A.

2. (a) The MEC responsible for Local Government in Gauteng referred the matter to the municipality. The municipality dealt with the matter through a disciplinary process and the outcome was the dismissal of the employee concerned.

(b) In light of the above, investigation report is therefore not available.

Reply:

1. Yes, my predecessor wrote to the MEC responsible for Local Government in Gauteng requesting him to commission an investigation, in terms of section 106 of the Local Government: Municipal Systems Act, 2000 (Act No 32). The correspondence to the MEC is attached as Annexure A.

2. The MEC responsible for Local Government in Gauteng referred the matter to the municipality. The municipality dealt with the matter through a disciplinary process and the outcome was the dismissal of the employee concerned. In light of the above, investigation report was therefore not tabled.

3. As stated above, the outcome was the dismissal of the employee concerned. Further, the municipality received condonation from National Treasury as per Section 32 of the MFMA.

4. In light of the above, investigation report is therefore not available.

Reply:

1. Yes, my predecessor wrote to the MEC responsible for Local Government in Gauteng requesting him to commission an investigation, in terms of section 106 of the Local Government: Municipal Systems Act, 2000 (Act No 32).

(a) The correspondence to the MEC is attached as Annexure A.

(b) & (c) An investigation was not instituted by the MEC responsible for Local Government, the matter was referred to the municipality. The municipality dealt with the matter through a disciplinary process and the outcome was the dismissal of the employee concerned.

 

 

Reply:

1. Yes, my predecessor wrote to the MEC responsible for Local Government in Gauteng requesting him to commission an investigation, in terms of section 106 of the Local Government: Municipal Systems Act, 2000 (Act No 32). The matter relating to the tender was also referred to the SIU for investigation. The correspondence to the MEC is attached as Annexure A.

2. The MEC responsible for Local Government in Gauteng referred the matter to the municipality. The municipality dealt with the matter through a disciplinary process and the outcome was the dismissal of the employee concerned.

3. In light of the above, investigation report is therefore not available.

Reply:

1. Yes, my predecessor wrote to the MEC responsible for Local Government in Gauteng requesting him to commission an investigation, in terms of section 106 of the Local Government: Municipal Systems Act, 2000 (Act No 32). The correspondence to the MEC is attached as Annexure A.

2. The MEC responsible for Local Government in Gauteng referred the matter to the municipality. The municipality dealt with the matter through a disciplinary process and the outcome was the dismissal of the employee concerned. In light of the above, investigation report was therefore not tabled.

3. As stated above, the outcome was the dismissal of the employee concerned.

4. In light of the above, investigation report is therefore not available.

Reply:

The implementation of the farmer support programmes happens at the provincial level.

The following is the response per province on :-

(a) What number of abattoirs did the department build?

(b) The cost in each case?

(c) Location of the abattoirs and slaughter capacity.

(d) Who are the beneficiaries and what amount of income did each abattoir generate?

No. of abattoirs built	Financial Year it was built	District Municipality	Local Municipality	Beneficiaries/ Owners	Cost of development	Design Slaughter capacity	Actual slaughtered per day	Income generated/ Annual turnover
1. Eastern Cape
2	2016/2017	Chris Hani	Enoch Mgijima	Xashimba Abattoir	R30 million	20 cattle per day	10 cattle per day	In operation for less than a year
	2013/14 - 2014/15	Sarah Baartman	Makana	Lukhanyiso Co-op	R8.5 million	2 000 poultry units per day	300 poultry units per day	R250 000 turnover per cycle.
Started operating in May 2016
2. Free State
1	2005	Thabo Mofutsanyane	Dihlabeng	Alina Matsitsi	R800 000	800 poultry units per day	400 poultry units per day	R384 000
3. Gauteng
None built or renovated.
4. KwaZulu-Natal
1	2015	Umkhanyakude	Jozini	Local farmers and those in the immediate surroundings (100km radius)	R75 million	50 poultry units per day.	None	None
There are minor alterations that are still being attended to; but in the main an operator of the facility is being sought
5. Limpopo
1	2012/13	Capricorn	Lepelle Nkumpi	Lebowakgomo abattoirs owned by government. Department of Economic development and Tourism.	R15 million from CASP was allocated to renovate the Lebowakgomo abattoir.	20 000 poultry units per day	None	None
The province advertised four (4) times and failed to get a suitable operator. There is currently a lease agreement with Bakone Holdings to operate the abattoir. The commissioning of the abattoir has started with the anticipated full operation in December 2017.
6. Mpumalanga
1	2015	Ehlanzeni South	Nkomazi	Nkomzi Red Meat Abattoir 163 (58W, 105M-25Y)	R17,805 million	12 Carcases Per day	9 Carcases Per day	R21,772,800
7. Northern Cape
1	2011/12	Frances Baard	Magareng	Warrenton Super Chicken (Pty) Ltd	Existing structure and the Department funded the upgrading to the amount of R1 million.	2 000 poultry units per day	1 000 poultry units per day	± R500 000.00 annual turnover.
8. North West
3	2016/17	Ngaka Modiri Molema	Mahikeng	Mr Ratshidi Montshioa, Mrs Bella Seate, Mrs Nthabiseng Motshotlwane, Mr L. Ntshinogang, Mrs B. Mothokgo	To date spent: R13 million.	Construction is ongoing	Construction phase	Construction phase
	2016/17	Bojanala	Mabeskraal	Mr Kgabane Ramokgadi, Mr Tlotlo Monageng, Mrs Kgomotso Monageng, Ms Remofiloe Ramokgadi, Mr Kabelo Masike	To date spent: R9,5 million.	Construction is ongoing	Construction phase	Construction phase
	2016/17	Bojanala	Mathibestad	Mr Sydney Matebe, Mr Danny Marota, Mrs Maite Matebe, Mrs Mokgadi Ramphele, Mrs Sebueng Molokwane, Mr Paul Radikonyana	To date spent: R9,5 million.	Construction is ongoing	Construction phase	Construction phase
9. Western Cape
1	2013/14	Hopefield	Saldanha Bay WC014	Mrs E Poole	R1, 8 million	850 poultry units/day	850 poultry units	R4 million turnover per annum.