Questions and Replies
30 November 2017 - NW2719
Marais, Mr S to ask the Minister of Defence and Military Veterans
(1)How many maintenance contracts does her department currently have in place for the maintenance and servicing of aircraft; (2) (a) how many maintenance contracts for the maintenance and servicing of aircraft (i) expired and (ii) were not re-advertised (aa) in the (aaa) 2015-16 and (bbb) 2016-17 financial years and (bb) since 1 April 2017, (b) what is the basis upon which it was decided not to re-advertise and (c) which aircrafts are affected in each case; (3) will any contract expiring in the 2017-18 financial year be re-advertised; if not, (a) what are the reasons for this decision and (b) which aircrafts are affected?
Reply:
1. The SAAF has 16 aircraft in service of which each aircraft can have one or more support contracts depending on SAAF capability, support concept and funding source. There are contracts for aircraft support, engine support, avionic suite support, material supply, ground equipment support, training equipment support, infrastructure support, etc. At present the department has maintenance contracts in place for 12 aircraft.
2. (aaa) No contracts expired and were not advertised in the 2015/16 year.
(bbb) one maintenance contract expired during the 2016/17 financial year.
(bb) 4 maintenance contracts expired since 1 April 2017 and which were not re-advertised
(b) Armscor can only advertise tenders for new contracts when it receives a valid instruction from the DOD. No valid instruction for the advertisement of these 5 aircraft are currently in the possession of Armscor.
(c) The aircraft for which the maintenance contracts have expired since 1 April 2017 and for which the contracts have not been advertised are the following :
- Cessna Citation
- Beechcraft King Air
- Cessna Caravan
- Boeing Business Jet
- Dassault Falcon 50 and Falcon 100
3. Armscor will only re-advertise contracts that will be expiring in the 2017/18 financial year once it is in receipt of valid instructions from the DOD. To date, Armscor has not received any new instructions for the advertisement of maintenance contracts that will be expiring.
Currently the SAAF is undertaking a review of its internal capabilities where an audit of Air Servicing Units (ASU) and squadrons is undertaken to determine what work can be outsourced and can be performed in-house by the SAAF.
At the request of the SAAF, Armscor is also undertaking a review of all SAAF maintenance contracts to ensure that best value for money contracting is undertaken. In this regard, there will be different tenders that are going to be advertised such as ones for material supply, consolidation of different contracts, contracting directly with original equipment manufacturers (OEM) or maintenance and repair organisations (MRO), etc. There will also be new tenders that will be advertised that will ensure that the SAAF internal capabilities are enhanced.
30 November 2017 - NW3059
Bergman, Mr D to ask the Minister of Sport and Recreation
(a) What was the ranking of the South African golfers that qualified for the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro in 2016, (b) what were their names, (c) why was there a discrepancy in the players' list and (d) how did these players qualify in terms of the rules governing the Olympics Games?
Reply:
(a) and (b)
Names |
Gender |
World Ranking |
IGF Ranking |
Van Zyl Jaco |
M |
67 |
24 |
Stone Brandon |
M |
92 |
29 |
Reto Paula |
F |
122 |
36 |
Simon Ashleigh |
F |
214 |
41 |
(c) The International Golf Federation (IGF) maintained an Olympic ranking list separate from the world ranking list from which players were to be selected, based on the rankings as at 11 July 2016. However, Golf was plagued by numerous withdrawals, with 4 athletes (3 men and 1 woman) withdrawing from Team South Africa. As per the selection policy, the above named 4 athletes were in the Top 60 of the IGF Olympic rankings, thus making them eligible for selection.
(d) Their qualification was based on the IGF Olympic Games ranking list. IGF then submitted the names confirming their qualification to the National Organising Committee and the National Golf Federation.
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30 November 2017 - NW3221
Van der Westhuizen, Mr AP to ask the Minister of Higher Education and Training
(1)What are the full details of the event or events that were managed by the events management company that was appointed in the 2016-17 financial year and for which the expenditure of R3.37 million was deemed irregular by the Auditor-General? (2) What are the names of the (a) owners and (b) directors of the specified company? (3) (a) What was the total cost of the event or events managed by the company and (b) what number of persons attended the event? (4) On what date (a) was the need for the tender identified, (b) was the tender advertised, (c) did the bids close, (d) did the bid evaluation and bid adjudication committees meet and (e) was the contract entered into? (5) What was the initial budget, contract amount and final amount paid to the company for its work?
Reply:
1. The expenditure that was deemed irregular was not in respect of a single event. The Auditor-General of South Africa (AGSA) deemed the appointment of an events management service provider as irregular. The Department advertised the bid for the events management service provider for a shortened period of 14 days instead of the normal 21 days in terms of Treasury Regulation 16 A 6.3 that states, “the accounting officer or accounting authority must ensure that bids are advertised in at least the Government Tender Bulletin for a minimum period of 21 days before closure, except in urgent cases when bids may be advertised for such shorter period as the accounting officer/authority may determine.” According to the AGSA, the reasons provided for the shortened advertising period was not justified. Batsumi Travel (Pty) Ltd was appointed in June 2016 and was thereafter responsible for arranging events for the Department. The expenditure since their appointment amounted to R3.37 million. The irregular expenditure is under review and will be considered for condonement.
2. (a) Lisa Malebo Sebogodi
(b) Lisa Malebo Sebogodi
3. (a) The deemed irregular expenditure for events of the Department amounted to R3 369 841.94 from the appointment of Batsumi Travel (Pty) Ltd on 27 June 2016 until 31 March 2017.
(b) The events organised were attended by 4 487 persons.
4. (a) The need for the tender was identified on 18 November 2015.
(b) The tender was advertised on 20 May 2016.
(c) The tender closed on 3 June 2016.
(d) The Bid Evaluation Committee met on 7 June 2016 and Bid Adjudication Committee on 14 June 2016.
(e) The contract was signed on 27 June 2016.
5. The budget for the contract was estimated at R24 million for the 3-year period of the contract. The contract amount is R24 million, which includes a management fee of 8%. The final amount paid to the service provider can only be determined at the end of the contract.
COMPILER DETAILS
NAME AND SURNAME:
CONTACT:
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the Minister signs Parliamentary Question 3221.
MR GF QONDE
DIRECTOR–GENERAL: HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING
DATE:
PARLIAMENTARY QUESTION 3221 IS APPROVED / NOT APPROVED / AMENDED.
COMMENTS
PROF HB MKHIZE, MP
MINISTER OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING
DATE:
30 November 2017 - NW3083
Maynier, Mr D to ask the Minister of Finance
Whether a certain person (Prof Malikane) (a) communicated and/or (b) made a submission(s) to the Office of the Public Protector on any matter in relation to the Report on an Investigation into Allegations of Maladministration, Corruption, Misappropriation of Public Funds and Failure by the South African Government to Implement the CIEX Report and to Recover Public Funds from ABSA Bank [Report No. 8 of 2017/2018]; if not, in each case, why not; if so, in each case, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
Only the office of Public Protector can respond to the question above.
30 November 2017 - NW3358
Tlhaole, Mr L S to ask the Minister of Higher Education and Training
Whether (a) she or (b) her Deputy Minister made use of a chartered private jet during the period 1 January 2013 up to the latest specified date for which information is available; if so, what (i) were the reasons for using a chartered private jet, (ii) was the travel route in each case and (iii) did the use of the jet cost the department in each case?
Reply:
1. (a) No.
(b) No.
COMPILER DETAILS
NAME AND SURNAME:
CONTACT:
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the Minister signs Parliamentary Question 3358.
MR GF QONDE
DIRECTOR–GENERAL: HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING
DATE:
PARLIAMENTARY QUESTION 3358 IS APPROVED / NOT APPROVED / AMENDED.
COMMENTS
PROF HB MKHIZE, MP
MINISTER OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING
DATE:
30 November 2017 - NW3222
Van der Westhuizen, Mr AP to ask the Minister of Higher Education and Training
(1)What number of new campuses (a) have been constructed over the past three years or (b) are currently being planned for public Technical and Vocational Educational and Training (TVET) colleges; (2) (a) What is the location of each new campus and (b) which public TVET college will be managing each new campus; (3) From what budget(s) will the operational costs of each new campus be funded in the medium and longer term; (4) (a) What progress has been made in acquiring land, rezoning, provision of bulk services, approval of plans and other relevant matters for each planned campus and (b) what action steps are still not accomplished?
Reply:
1. (a) Over the past three years, three campuses have been under construction. The Thabazimbi campus has been completed and handed over to Waterberg TVET College. The remaining two campuses, i.e. Nkandla A and Bhambanani, are due for completion in November 2017 and May 2018 respectively.
(b) The Department is currently planning to construct ten new campuses, managed by eight TVET colleges.
2. The table below provides (a) the location of each new campus and (b) the respective TVET college responsible for managing the campus post the completion of construction.
No |
TVET College |
New Campus |
Local Municipality |
District Municipality |
Eastern Cape Province |
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Eastcape Midlands |
|
Beyers Naude |
Sarah Baartman |
|
Ingwe |
|
Ngquza Hill |
OR Tambo |
|
Ikhala |
|
Senqu |
Joe Gqaba |
|
Ikhala |
|
Maletswai |
Joe Gqaba |
|
Limpopo Province |
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Letaba |
|
Mopani |
Greater Giyani |
|
Mpumalanga Province |
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Gert Sibande |
|
Dipaleseng |
Gert Sibande |
|
KwaZulu-Natal Province |
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Umgungundlovu |
|
Msinga |
Umzinyathi |
|
Umgungundlovu |
|
Umvoti |
Umzinyathi |
|
Esayidi |
|
Umzimkhulu |
Sisonke |
|
Umfolozi |
|
Nkandla |
Uthungulu |
3. The National Skills Fund has funded the operational budgets of the first three sites for three years. The period thereafter will be dealt with by prioritising funding from any additional funds provided by National Treasury. A similar approach of prioritising funding will be followed for the remaining ten new campuses to be built.
4. (a) In terms of bulk services, the Department has conducted a study of each site and in consultation with the relevant municipal authority developed a customised cost effective solution for each site’s bulk service requirement. Provision has been made in the site budget to cover any municipal capital levy costs that may be payable on commencement of construction.
All statutory requirements have been met as depicted in the table below.
(b) There are no action steps outstanding with regard to the construction planning process at this time.
TVET College |
Campus |
Land Ownership |
Water User Licence Approval |
Environmental Authorisation |
Planning and Development Approval |
Building Plans |
1. Eastcape Midlands |
1. Graaf-Reinet |
Beyers Naude Municipality Erf 9012, Erven 4140 & 4150 For transfer to the College |
Not Required |
Granted on 24 November 2014 |
Approved on |
Approved |
2. Ingwe |
2. Ngqungqushe |
Eastern Cape Department of Roads and Public Works Erf 2786 Lusikisiki Tribal Land Lease Agreement |
Not Required |
Granted on 23 February 2015 |
Approved on |
Approved |
3. Ikhala |
3. Sterkspruit |
Eastern Cape Department of Roads and Public Works Portion 11 of Farm 82, Herschell Road, Sterkspuit For transfer to the College |
Granted on 14 August 2015 |
Granted on 11 December 2014 |
Approved on |
Approved |
4. Aliwal North |
Maletswai LM Erven 094, 3094, 3099 and 3100 Aliwal North For transfer to the College |
Not Required |
Granted on 08 April 2014 |
Approved on |
Approved |
|
4. Letaba |
5. Giyani |
Department of Public Works, Grater Giyani Local Municipality is the custodian and has provided PTOB For transfer to the College |
Not Required |
Not Required |
Approved on |
Approved |
5. Gert Sibande |
6. Balfour |
Dipaleseng Local Municipality Portion 0 of the Farm Balfour For transfer to the College |
Granted on 10 February 2016 |
Granted on 06 May 2014 |
Approved |
Approved |
6. Umgungundlovu |
7. Msinga |
Ingonyama Trust Board Lease Agreement |
Granted on 30 June 2015 |
Granted on |
Approved on |
Approved |
8. Greytown |
Umvoti LM Lot A1455 and Lot 5695 Greytown |
Granted on 03 November 2015 |
Granted 20 November 2014 |
Approved on |
Approved |
|
7. Umfolozi |
9. Nkandla B |
Ingonyama Trust Board Lease Agreement |
Granted on 30 June 2015 |
Granted on 10 July 2014 |
Not Required |
Approved |
8. Esayidi |
10. Umzimkhulu |
uMzimkhulu Local Municipality Portion of Erf 152 |
Granted on 19 November 2014 |
Granted on |
Approved on |
Approved |
COMPILER DETAILS
NAME AND SURNAME:
CONTACT:
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the Minister signs Parliamentary Question 3222.
MR GF QONDE
DIRECTOR–GENERAL: HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING
DATE:
PARLIAMENTARY QUESTION 3222 IS APPROVED / NOT APPROVED / AMENDED.
COMMENTS
PROF HB MKHIZE, MP
MINISTER OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING
DATE:
30 November 2017 - NW3633
Sonti, Ms NP to ask the Minister of Social Development
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) The department and its entities does not own land.
(i) Not applicable
(ii) Not applicable
(iii) Not applicable
29 November 2017 - NW3754
Thembekwayo, Dr S to ask the Minister of Health
(1)Whether (a) his department and/or (b) entities reporting to him procured services from a certain company (name furnished); if so, (i) what services were procured in each case and (ii) what is the total amount that was paid to the specified company in each case; (2) whether the specified company provided services related to international travel to (a) his department and/or (b) entities reporting to him; if so, (i) what is the name of each person who travelled, (ii) what was the travel route and (iii) what is the total amount that was paid for each person?
Reply:
It would be important for the Honourable Member to specify which period the question is referring to.
The National Department of Health in the past used to procure services from this company but their contract came to an end more than 6 years ago.
END.
29 November 2017 - NW3519
America, Mr D to ask the Minister of Police
With reference to his reply to oral question 134 on 7 September 2017, did he apply to the Speaker of the National Assembly for an extension within which to table his reply to question 1857 in accordance with National Assembly Rule 145(5), which directs that all questions for written reply should be replied to within 10 working days; if not, how does he justify breaking the Rules of the National Assembly?
Reply:
The reply to question 134 was made during the Oral reply and submitted on the following date 2017/09/07.
29 November 2017 - NW3662
Kohler, 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 - NW3343
Sonti, Ms NP to ask the Minister of Health
With reference to his reply to question 861 on 11 April 2016, (a) what is the status of the Senekal Clinic in the O R Tambo section in eastern Free State, (b) what amount was paid to the contractor who did not comply with the terms and conditions of the contract and (c) what are the relevant details of the specified contractor?
Reply:
(a) Senekal Clinic in OR Tambo Section was opened in July 2016 after it was renovated;
(b) The contractor was only paid for the work done which is R4,800,000.00 (four million and eight hundred thousand rand). The contractor complied with the specifications up to the point where they were unable to continue with the project;
(c) The name of the contractor appointed was Steward Scott Mafuri Joint Venture (Pty) Ltd.
END.
29 November 2017 - NW3258
Marais, Mr S to ask the Minister of Defence and Military Veterans
(1)Whether, with reference to the need for infantry support equipment and vehicles, the Africa Truck project undertaken by Denel and procured by Armscor has been developed specifically for the environment and geographical requirements of the troops in the United Nations Peacekeeping mission territories in Central Africa; if not, (a) why not and (b) how will the requirements be met; if so, what are the relevant details; (2) whether she has made a commitment to meet other capital equipment requirements of the SA National Defence Force; if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
(1) TRUCK AFRICA is an indigenous RSA IP between CSIR, Armscor and Denel, it is specifically meant to withstand conditions in terrains in which the SANDF conducts operations in the continent.
(2) Commitments to meet capital equipment requirements of the SANDF are part of the DOD Strategic Capital Acquisition Master Plan (SCAMP) which will be adjusted and aligned with the work of the Defence Review Implementation Planning Team (DRIPT).
29 November 2017 - NW3436
Mbatha, Mr MS to ask the Minister of Economic Development
(1)How many officials and/or employees in his 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:
One staff member was granted permission to participate in her own business, which does not have any dealings with government (selling ice cream over weekends).
Two other staff members were permitted to serve on boards as follows:
- One person was a member of the board of the Government Employees Medical Aid Scheme (GEMS), and
- One employee, who was on a short-term contract, was permitted to continue to serve on the board of the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA).
-END-
29 November 2017 - NW3679
Kopane, Ms SP to ask the Minister of Health
What is the total amount that was budgeted for medical negligence claims in each province (a) in the (i) 2014-15, (ii) 2015-16 and (iii) 2016-17 financial years and (b) since 1 April 2017?
Reply:
Provincial Departments do not make provision for budgets for medical negligence claims, due to the fact that Provincial Treasuries discourage budget in this regard as it is treated as fruitless and wasteful expenditure, which requires nil budget and has been treated in that manner in respect of all the relevant financial years.
END.
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 - NW3182
Thembekwayo, Dr S to ask the Minister of Health
(1)What are the details including the ranks of service providers and/or contractors from which (a) his department and (b) the entities reporting to him procured services in the past five years; (2) what (a) service was provided by each service provider and/or contractor and (b) amount was each service provider and/or contractor paid; (3) (a) how many of these service providers are black-owned entities, (b) what contract was each of the black-owned service providers awarded and (c) how much was each black-owned service provider paid?
Reply:
1. (a) The Department concluded 271 Contracts (Tenders) which were awarded to 289 Service Providers.
2. (a) The services provided ranged from general goods and services and construction works and services.
(b) The total contract value associated with the awards is R 3 254 243 582.91 and as at 30 September 2017 an amount of R 1 793 385 746.65 has been paid to Service Providers as referenced in 1 (a) above.
(3) (a) In terms of the Preferential Procurement Regulation of 2011 as amended the Service Providers are measured on B-BBEE contribution levels and not purely on their black status;
(b) the awards made are based on B-BBEE contribution and form part of the contract value amount as referenced in 2 (b) above.
(c) As at 30 September 2017 an amount of R 1 793 385 746.65 has been paid to Service Providers.
END.
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 - NW3580
Malatsi, Mr MS to ask the Minister of Police
(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?
Reply:
(a)(i) On 31 October 2017, a total of 16 invoices were unpaid for suppliers providing goods or services to the South African Police Service (SAPS). This excludes interdepartmental payments. A total of 136 582 invoices were paid, to the value of R1 668 856 934,73. On an annual basis, the SAPS pays in excess of 1, 5 million invoices, valued at R16 435 455 122,00, of which 99,75% of invoices, are paid within 30 days.
(a)(ii) Not applicable to SAPS.
(aa) A total of four supplier invoices were outstanding, after 30 days.
(bb) No invoices were outstanding, after 60 days.
(cc) A total of two invoices were outstanding, after 90 days.
(dd) A total of 10 invoices were outstanding, after 120 days.
The majority of invoices not paid within 30 days, is due to a dispute between the SAPS and the supplier, in respect of the goods and services actually received, against what is invoiced.
(b) In each case, the following amounts remained unpaid:
30 days: R12 365,46.
60 days: nil rand.
90 days: R8 012,04.
120 days: R18 453,39.
29 November 2017 - NW3637
Paulsen, Mr N M to ask the Minister of Science and Technology
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) and (b) Whether Department/ Entity owns land |
(i) where each plot of land is located |
(ii) what is the size of each specified plot |
(iii) what each plot is currently used for |
|
Department of Science and Technology (DST) |
Yes |
The land is located on Portion 3, Scientia 627 Meiring Naude Road, Brummeria, Pretoria East |
4.9496 hectares |
Office building for the DST |
Technology Innovation Agency |
Yes |
Remainder of Portion 84 of the Farm Moerasrivier No. 233; Division George in the Eastern Cape Province |
11.8737 hectares |
The land was acquired as security for funding a project that failed, that was housed at the farm. Ministerial approval has been obtained in terms of PFMA Section 54(2) to dispose of the farm and the transfer is expected to be completed before the end of March 2018 |
South African Space Agency (SANSA) |
Yes |
Westcliffe suburb of Hermanus in the Western Cape. |
16 hectares |
The land is used to house the Space Science Facility of SANSA, which includes a magnetically clean area and is specified in the title deed as for "scientific use only". |
Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) |
Yes |
Pretoria- Scientia 627 Meiring Naude Road, Brummeria, Pretoria East. |
170 hectares |
Research and Development |
Yes |
Stellenbosch- Erf 4909, Stellenbosch, Western Cape (Jan Cillers Street) |
4.3650 hectares |
Research and Development |
|
Yes |
Rosebank - Erf 140278 and remaining Extend of Erf 44291, Cape Town (Lower Hope Road) |
1.0442 hectares |
Research and Development |
|
(a) and (b) Whether Department/ Entity owns land |
(i) where each plot of land is located |
(ii) what is the size of each specified plot |
(iii) what each plot is currently used for |
|
Yes |
Johannesburg - Portion 167 of the farm Braamfontein 53 IR, (Cnr Menton and Frost Avenues) and Portion 10 of the Farm Emmarentia 52 IR, City of Johannesburg (Cnr Rustenburg and Carlow Roads) |
3.5261 hectares |
Research and Development |
|
Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) |
Yes |
Erf 3242, City of Tshwane, Gauteng Province; 134 Pretorius Street, Pretoria |
7.655 square meters |
The land is used for housing the HSRC. |
National Research Foundation (NRF) |
Yes |
Portion 1 of the farm Scientia No. 627, Meiring Naude Road CSIR Campus Brummeria; Pretoria |
2.8187 hectares |
Office buildings for RISA and Corporate constructed on the land |
Yes |
Portion 4 of the farm No. 996, Blue Downs, Stellenbosch; Old Faure Road; Faure Cape Town |
37.2254 hectares |
Research laboratories, mainly with some office space for iThemba LABS |
|
Yes |
Portion 6 of the farm Kuilenburg No. 96, Sutherland |
535.5667 hectares |
Research and office buildings for SAAO |
|
Yes |
Stand 26423, Observatory, Cape Town |
9.7620 hectares |
Research and office buildings for SAAO |
|
Yes |
Stand No. 2859, 211 Nana Sita Street, Pretoria |
5102 sqm |
Office buildings for use by SAASTA, of which some office space let out |
|
National Research Foundation - Square Kilometer Array (SKA) |
Yes |
Portion 1 Erf 1, Observatory, Johannesburg 18 A Gill street |
3.8495 hectares |
Office building for use by SAASTA, of which some of the space is let out SAASTA |
Yes |
Mey's Dam Farm No 68, Fraserburg Regional District Karoo Hoogland, Fraserburg Regional District Northern Cape |
7046.0463 hectares |
Office building and storage facility. Science and MeerKAT antennaes constructed |
|
(a) and (b) Whether Department/ Entity owns land |
(i) where each plot of land is located |
(ii) what is the size of each specified plot |
(iii) what each plot is currently used for |
|
Yes |
LAND003 Blauuw Heuvel No96 Karoo Hoogland, Fraserburg Regional District Northern Cape |
5465.0025 hectares |
Science (Antennae's to be constructed) - SKA Phase 1 |
|
Yes |
LAND004 Groot Paarde Kloof Karoo Hoogland, Fraserburg Regional District NC |
7779.923 hectares |
Science (Antennae's to be constructed) - SKA Phase 1 |
|
Yes |
LAND005 Waterkloof & DeHoek Karoo Hoogland, Fraserburg Regional District Northern Cape |
6494.0401 and 4667.1001 hectares |
Science (Antennae's to be constructed) - SKA Phase 1 |
|
Yes |
LAND006 Ptn1 Farm Schiet Poort Karoo Hoogland, Fraserburg Regional District Northern Cape |
1571.9601 hectares |
Science (Antennae's to be constructed) - SKA Phase 1 |
|
Yes |
LAND007 Ptn2 Farm Schiet Poort Karoo Hoogland, Fraserburg Regional District Northern Cape |
1571.9748 hectares |
Science (Antennae's to be constructed) SKA Phase 1 |
|
Yes |
LAND008 Boter Leegte (Lovedale) Karoo Hoogland, Fraserburg Regional District Northern Cape |
5382.0434 hectares |
Science (Antennae's to be constructed) SKA Phase 1 |
|
Yes |
Pnt 3 Farm Visserskloof No 69 Pnt 2 Farm Blaauwpoort No 71 RE Plot 4 Van Wyksvlei Plot 149 Van Wyksvlei Karoo Hoogland, Fraserburg Regional District Northern Cape |
4355.4765 hectare 2753.9231 hectare 1827.8670 hectare 913.9345 hectare |
Science (Antennae's to be constructed) |
|
(a) and (b) Whether Department/ Entity owns land |
(i) where each plot of land is located |
(ii) what is the size of each specified plot |
(iii) what each plot is currently used for |
|
Yes |
Pnt 4 Farm Narrogna No 200 Pnt 2 Farm Zout Rivier No 71 Farm Zout Rivier 71 Karoo Hppgland Fraserburg Regional District Northern Cape |
1322.4205 hectare 1462.0489 hectare 1487.3191 heectare |
Science (Antennae's to be constructed) |
|
Yes |
Pnt 1 Farm Rooizand No 72 Karoo Hoogland, Fraserburg Regional District Nortern Cape |
3809.8590 hectare |
Science (Antennae's to be constructed) |
|
Yes |
Rooizand 72 Karoo Hoogland, Fraserburg Regional District Northern Cape |
3809.9209 hectare |
Science (Antennae's to be constructed) |
|
Yes |
Pnt 2 Farm Visserkloof No 69 Farm Dubbelde No 63 Pnt Farm Willem Karoo Hoogland, Fraserburg Regional District Northern Cape |
4364.4744 hectare 3471.6445 hectare 2648.2299 hectare |
Science (Antennae's to be constructed) |
|
Yes |
Erf 1883 Carnarvon Karoo Hoogland, Fraserburg Regional District Northern Cape |
1982 hectare |
Science (Antennae's to be constructed) |
|
Yes |
Pnt 3 Farm Zoutrivier Karoo Hoogland, Fraserburg Regional District Northern Cape |
4386.0966 hectare |
Science (Antennae's to be constructed) |
|
(a) and (b) Whether Department/ Entity owns land |
(i) where each plot of land is located |
(ii) what is the size of each specified plot |
(iii) what each plot is currently used for |
|
Yes |
Farm Jaskloof No 76 Karoo Pnt 1 Farm Jaskloof no 76 Hoogland, Fraserburg Regional District Northern Cape |
3681.6733 hectare 3660.8330 hectare |
Science (Antennae's to be constructed) |
|
Yes |
Pnt 1 Farm Visserskloof No 69 Karoo Hoogland, Fraserburg Regional District Northern Cape |
8730.1999 hectare |
Science (Antennae's to be constructed) |
|
Yes |
Pnt 1 Farm Swartfontein 496 Karoo Hoogland, Fraserburg Regional District Northern Cape |
2288.3589 hectare |
Science (Antennae's to be constructed) |
|
Yes |
Pnt 1 Farm Zoutrivier No 71 Karoo Hoogland, Fraserburg Regional District Northern Cape |
4386.0966 hectare |
Science (Antennae's to be constructed) |
|
Yes |
Pnt 2 Farm Pofadderfontein No 494 Pnt 1 Farm Pofadderfontein No 495 Farm 117 Farm 118 Farm 119 Karoo Hoogland, Fraserburg Regional District Northern Cape |
2220.2674 hectare 2220.2627 hectare 1243.305 hectare 23.1264 hectare 46.2527 hectare |
Science (Antennae's to be constructed) |
|
(a) and (b) Whether Department/ Entity owns land |
(i) where each plot of land is located |
(ii) what is the size of each specified plot |
(iii) what each plot is currently used for |
|
Yes |
Pnt 2 Farm Pofadderfontein No 495 Pnt 3 Farm Pofadderfontein No 495 KarooHoogland, Fraserburg Regional District Northern Cape |
1882.1315 hectare 1756.9467 hectare |
Science (Antennae's to be constructed) |
|
Yes |
Farm Scietpoort no 64 Karoo Hoogland, Fraserburg Regional District Northern Cape |
3165.0657 hectare |
Science (Antennae's to be constructed) |
|
Yes |
SERVITUDES: Pnt 1 of Farm Waterval Farm Waterval Pnt 1 Riet Poort 75 Karoo Hoogland, Fraserburg Regional District Northern Cape |
Unknown Unknown |
Science (Antennae's to be constructed) |
|
South African Environmental Observation Network (SAEON) |
Yes |
Erf 66 Floris street, Colbyn, Hatfield, Pretoria |
2500 sqm |
Office Building |
Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAF) |
No |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
National Advisory Committee on Innovation (NACI) |
No |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
National Intellectual Property Management Office (NIPMO) |
No |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
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.
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 - 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.
-END-
29 November 2017 - NW3518
Waters, Mr M to ask the Minister of Health
(1)With reference to his reply to question 2540 on 22 September 2017, what would be the total cost to the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality in respect of adhering to the national normative ratio of one ambulance to 10 000 people; (2) (a) what should the ideal number of ambulances be in each shift in the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality and (b) what is the number of existing shifts and ambulances that are allocated to each shift; (3) are any of the ambulances in the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality not in working order; if so, what are the relevant details; (4) whether the 212 ambulances operating within the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality have all the basic equipment needed at all times; if not, (a) what basic equipment needed at all times is missing from each ambulance, (b) what is the projected cost to repair and provide all ambulances with all the basic equipment needed at all times; (5) (a) whether the 45 ambulances are owned and managed by the Gauteng Department of Health Provincial EMS operational (b) what are the specific functions of these ambulances and (c) do they form part of the national normative ratio of one ambulance per 10 000 people?
Reply:
1. The approximate cost to Ekurhuleni Metropolitan in respect of one ambulance to 10 000 people is R668,091,000.00;
(2) (a) The ideal number of operational ambulances in Ekurhuleni should be 96 per shift.
(b) There are four existing shifts which are rostered on a 12 hour basis with 63 operational ambulances allocated per shift.
3. Yes, 28 ambulances are at workshops.
4. All 212 operational ambulances are equipped with the basic ambulance equipment.
(a) There is no basic ambulance equipment missing when the ambulance is operational.
(b) None. See (a) above.
5. (a) Yes.
(b) These ambulances respond to all ill or injured patients as well as undertake inter-facility transfers. They also transport chronically ill patients to specialist health facilities for appointments and treatment.
(c) Yes.
END.
29 November 2017 - NW3670
Vos, Mr J to ask the Minister of Tourism
Whether she has made any remedial commitments such as a return holiday trip to the 36 Dutch tourists who were recently robbed at gunpoint while visiting the country; if not, does she plan to put in place any remedial commitments in this regard; if so, (a) what are the relevant details of the commitment, (b) what amount will the commitment cost and (c) how will the commitment be financed?
Reply:
No, the Minister did not make any remedial commitment.
The department is guided by provisions in the Laws and Regulations that govern the management of Public Finances. In this regard, there are no provisions for insurance related or associated support that can be provided by the department. This position also takes into account the unsustainable nature of such support from a financial point of view. It is for this reason that most travellers procure travel insurance covers, which ensures that they are covered in case of emergencies.
However, the tourist can be offered excursions to attractions, in partnership with other government entities and attractions operators. The role of private sector is also critical when it comes to contractual implications for the tourists in terms of operator/s’ commission and associated package expenses.
The department is currently working with all relevant stakeholders to put together a National Coordinating Forum to ensure a coordinated and swift response to such incidences. Added to that, and in the spirit of caring for our tourists, will be the establishment of a “Victim Support Programme” with the main purpose of providing aftercare support to such victims while they are still in the country. This will be done in conjunction with relevant stakeholders where the department will among other things, facilitate the following:
- Facilitate consular and embassy involvement and contacting families and friends.
- Feedback on the progress regarding the progress on apprehending the perpetrators and bringing them to book will be done through the embassy.
a) Not applicable
b) Not applicable
c) Not applicable
29 November 2017 - NW3459
Mhlongo, Mr P to ask the Minister of Police
(1)How many officials and/or employees in his department were granted permission to have businesses and/or do business dealings in the past three financial years; (2) are any of the officials and/or employees that have permission to have businesses and/or do business dealings doing business with the Government; if so, (a) what was the purpose of each business transaction, (b) when did each business transaction occur and (c) what was the value of each business transaction?
Reply:
(1) The figures below, reflect the number of officials who were granted permission to conduct remunerative work, outside the South African Police Service (SAPS), in the past three financial years.
APPROVED REMUNERATIVE WORK |
||
2014/2015 |
2015/2016 |
2016/2017 |
939 |
780 |
973 |
(2)(a)(b)(c)
In relation to the above mentioned figures, three officials, who were granted approval for remunerative work outside the SAPS, were identified by the Auditor-General, to have conducted business with government:
Persal Number |
Rank |
Surname and Initials |
Supplier Name |
Value |
Period |
71669531 |
Constable |
Mahlangu |
Luuboys Sanitation (Pty) Ltd |
R55 700,27 |
2014/2017 |
70293996 |
Sergeant |
Silinda EP |
Silimo General Construction |
R153 204,37 |
2016/2017 |
70188271 |
Sergeant |
Siwela E |
Inkambeni Trading CC |
R54 610,07 |
2016/2017 |
29 November 2017 - NW3680
Kopane, Ms SP to ask the Minister of Health
(1)With reference to his reply to question 2169 on 30 October 2017, (a) in how many cases was there non-compliance with medical negligence court orders in each province (i) in each of the past three financial years and (ii) since 1 April 2017, (b) what was the amount awarded in each case and (c) what are the reasons for non-compliance in each case; (2) what is the total number of cases of medical negligence that are still (a) pending and/or (b) that have been instituted in each province where court orders have not been granted yet?
Reply:
(1) (a) in how many cases was there non-compliance with medical negligence court orders in each province (i) each of the past three financial years
NAME OF THE PROVINCE |
HOW MANY CASES WAS THERE NON-COMPLIANCE WITH MEDICAL NEGLIGENCE COURT ORDERS |
|||
(a) (i)2014-2015 Financial year |
(a)(i)2015-2016 Financial year |
(a)(i)2016-2017 Financial year |
(ii)Since 1 April 2017 |
|
Eastern Cape |
None |
None |
None |
None |
Free State |
None |
None |
None |
None |
Gauteng |
None |
None |
None |
22 |
Kwazulu- Natal |
None |
None |
None |
None |
Limpopo |
None |
None |
None |
None |
Mpumalanga |
None |
None |
1 |
2 |
Northern Cape |
None |
None |
None |
None |
North West |
None |
None |
None |
None |
Western Cape |
None |
None |
None |
None |
TOTALS |
None |
None |
1 |
24 |
(b) what was the amount awarded in each case
NAME OF THE PROVINCE |
WHAT WAS THE AMOUNT AWARDED IN EACH CASE |
|||
2014-2015 Financial year |
2015-2016 Financial year |
2016-2017 Financial year |
Since 1 April 2017 |
|
Eastern Cape |
None |
None |
None |
_ |
Free State |
None |
None |
None |
None |
Gauteng |
None |
None |
None |
R17 000 000.00 R17 000 000.00 R25 421 538.00 R16 000 000.00 R27 000 000.00 R18 258 595.00 R17 879 453.00 R20 603 010.00 R 1 162 576.48 R 2 909 955.48 R916 066.50 R 171 465.34 R 391 014.00 R 65 000.00 R 6 115.32 R 150 000.00 R 14 000 000.00 R 50 000.00 R 21 900 208.00 R 17 879 453.00 R 18 090 501.65 R 223 000.00 R900 000.00 |
Kwazulu- Natal |
None |
None |
None |
None |
Limpopo |
None |
None |
None |
None |
Mpumalanga |
None |
None |
R4 109 273.00 |
R 400 000.00 R 600 000.00 |
Northern Cape |
None |
None |
None |
None |
North West |
None |
None |
None |
None |
Western Cape |
None |
None |
None |
None |
TOTALS |
None |
None |
R4 109 273.00 |
R238 977 947.77 |
(c) what are the reasons for non-compliance in each case;
NAME OF THE PROVINCE |
WHAT ARE THE REASONS FOR NON-COMPLIANCE IN EACH CASE |
|||
2014-2015 Financial year |
2015-2016 Financial year |
2016-2017 Financial year |
Since 1 April 2017 |
|
Eastern Cape |
None |
None |
None |
_ |
Free State |
None |
None |
None |
None |
Gauteng |
None |
None |
None |
The court orders are received late through the office of the state attorney. And that same are processed through the office of treasury. |
Kwazulu- Natal |
None |
None |
None |
None |
Limpopo |
None |
None |
None |
None |
Mpumalanga |
None |
None |
The claimant’s attorneys bank account not yet verified through Central Supplier Database as required by National Treasury, as a result they cannot obtain tax clearance from SARS |
The claimant’s attorneys bank account not yet verified through Central Supplier Database as required by National Treasury, as a result they cannot obtain tax clear |
Northern Cape |
None |
None |
None |
None |
North West |
None |
None |
None |
None |
Western Cape |
None |
None |
None |
None |
TOTALS |
None |
None |
None |
None |
(2) The following table reflects the details in this regard
NAME OF THE PROVINCE |
WHAT IS THE TOTAL NUMBER OF CASES OF MEDICAL NEGLIGENCE THAT ARE STILL (A) PENDING |
(B)THAT HAVE BEEN INSTITUTED IN EACH PROVINCE WHERE COURT ORDERS HAVE NOT BEEN GRANTED YET? |
Eastern Cape |
2289 |
2289 |
Free State |
191 |
191 |
Gauteng |
_ |
_ |
Kwazulu- Natal |
2077 |
2077 |
Limpopo |
731 |
731 |
Mpumalanga |
418 |
418 |
Northern Cape |
75 |
75 |
North West |
377 |
377 |
Western Cape |
308 |
308 |
TOTALS |
6466 |
6466 |
END.
29 November 2017 - NW3460
Thembekwayo, Dr S to ask the Minister of Health
(1)How many officials and/or employees in his department were granted permission to have businesses and/or do business dealings in the past three financial years; (2) are any of the officials and/or employees that have permission to have businesses and/or do business dealings doing business with the Government; if so, (a) what was the purpose of each business transaction, (b) when did each business transaction occur and (c) what was the value of each business transaction?
Reply:
(1) None;
(2) None. However, the Department has received applications from employees. The applications are being reviewed for possible recommendation to the Minister for consideration for approval. The following table reflects the details in this regard:
Official's level of position |
Number of applications |
Type of business |
Level 13 |
3 |
|
Level 12 |
1 |
Lecturing lessons for students via on-line |
Level 10 |
1 |
Taxi owner |
Level 7 |
1 |
Dispensing of medicines (Locum Pharmacist) |
(b) Not applicable;
(c) Not applicable.
END.
29 November 2017 - NW3636
Rawula, Mr T to ask the Minister of Tourism
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) Department own land
(i) Where is each plot of land located |
(ii) What is the size of each specified plot |
(iii) What is each plot currently being used for |
None, the Department does not own any land |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
b) South African Tourism own land
(i) Where is each plot of land located |
(ii) What is the size of each specified plot |
(iii) What is each plot currently being used for |
90 Protea Road, Chistlehurston; 2196 |
5345 m2 |
SAT offices. |
29 November 2017 - NW3243
Kohler, 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:
-
-
- 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.
-
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 - NW3340
Thembekwayo, Dr S to ask the Minister of Health
With reference to his reply to question 862 on 25 April 2016, what is being done to assist patients who opt to sleep on benches at the Butterworth Hospital waiting for patients transport when referred to Frere and/or Cecilia Makiwane Hospitals from Butterworth Hospital?
Reply:
The Province is indeed aware of this challenge and is looking at various options to alleviate this challenge. This problem arises from the fact that the Province has only got three (3) Tertiary hospitals which can be as far as 200 to 300 km from the referring hospital and can take up to five (5) hours to reach owing to the distance and terrain.
In the medium term, the Department plans to develop halfway houses, where these patients would be accommodated in a dignified manner, however owing to competing infrastructure needs, this cannot be achieved in the short term.
Furthermore, the Department is looking at organising an EMS Professional Emergency service that will be flying Scarce Professionals to out-of-reach District Hospitals, that way saving patients who have to travel to the Tertiary hospitals and thus sleeping at the referring hospitals to await transportation.
END.
29 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:
29 November 2017 - NW3181
Mhlongo, Mr P to ask the Minister of Police
(1)What are the details including the ranks of service providers and/or contractors from which (a) his department and (b) the entities reporting to him procured services in the past five years; (2) what (a) service was provided by each service provider and/or contractor and (b) amount was each service provider and/or contractor paid; (3) (a) how many of these service providers are black-owned entities, (b) what contract was each of the black-owned service providers awarded and (c) how much was each black-owned service provider paid?
Reply:
(1)(a)(2)(a)(b) and (3)(a)(b)(c)
All government departments, including the South African Police Service (SAPS), invite, evaluate and award bids, in terms of the prescripts of the Preferential Procurement Regulations, 2017, issued in terms of section 5 of the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act, 2000 (Act No 5 of 2000).
Subsequently, bidders are awarded Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) preferential points, in terms of their B-BBEE status level of contribution.
The award for bids is based on the 80/20 and the 90/10 points system. The acceptable bid which has the highest points, is awarded the contract. The ownership of service providers/contractors is incorporated into the B-BBEE certificates, issued by SANAS accredited agencies, which forms part of the formula above.
The following information can be reported for the last five financial years;
2013/2014 financial year:
Total bids awarded |
Total value awarded (R) |
Bids awarded to B-BBEE |
Total value awarded to B-BBEE (R) |
142 |
R520 665 157,96 |
109 |
R333 376 196,92 |
2014/2015 financial year:
Total bids awarded |
Total value awarded (R) |
Bids awarded to B-BBEE |
Total value awarded to B-BBEE (R) |
225 |
R2 955 181 290,05 |
194 |
R1 932 279 662,17 |
2015/2016 financial year:
Total bids awarded |
Total value awarded (R) |
Bids awarded to B-BBEE |
Total value awarded to B-BBEE (R) |
115 |
R2 624 928 898,71 |
102 |
R2 394 672 966,48 |
2016/2017 financial year:
Total bids awarded |
Total value awarded (R) |
Bids awarded to B-BBEE |
Total value awarded to B-BBEE (R) |
128 |
R6 873 074 437,69 |
126 |
R6 604 372 140,55 |
Bids awarded for the current financial year (up to end September 2017):
Total bids awarded |
Total value awarded (R) |
Bids awarded to B-BBEE |
Total value awarded to B-BBEE (R) |
98 |
R1 192 360 596,45 |
98 |
R1 192 360 596,45 |
(1)(b) This information will be provided by the entities reporting to the Minister of Police.
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:
-
- 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.
________________________
Approved by the Minister on
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 - 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
______________________
Ms. M.T Kubayi-Ngubane, MP,
Minister of Communications
Date:
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.
________________________
Approved by the Minister on
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.
________________________
Approved by the Minister on
Date……………………….
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 - 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 - 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 - 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
________________________________
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 - 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 - 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 - 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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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……………………….