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30 October 2017 - NW2754

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Dreyer, Ms AM to ask the Minister of Public Works

Is there a backlog with respect to any of his department’s (a) essential, (b) major and/or (c) other projects; if so, (i) which projects are affected and (ii) what are the full reasons for the delay in each case?

Reply:

1. Yes, the Department has identified and programmed backlog in the area of construction infrastructure projects deemed essential to be cleared year on year basis.

2. Definition of backlog:

Backlog in terms of infrastructure projects is defined as a number of projects that remained on planning phase for a period exceeding two years after issuing of procurement instruction and construction projects on construction phase for a period exceeding two years of construction period.

3. Essential and/or Major

The department has no classification of projects. It works according to prioritisation from client departments. Statistics of backlog are as follows:

3.1 Projects on planning stage for 2016/17

  • Planned Maintenance = 432
  • DPW Capital = 172
  • Client Capital = 530

Total = 1134 (Annual target was 15% of 1134)

(a) Performance reported in 2016/17 was 159 representing 14% of 1134. That implies that 94% of the annual target was achieved.

(b) Annual target for 2017/18 remain 15% (146) of the 975 remaining backlog in line with availability of budget from clients for the construction phase.

3.2 Projects on Construction Phase for 2017/18

  • Planned Maintenance = 24
  • DPW Capital = 3
  • Client Capital = 17

Total = 44

4. The annual target for 2017/18 is 75% (32) of 44 backlog projects identified and programmed.

5. Backlog projects in construction phase is caused by under-performance of contractors appointed for execution of the work, heritage compliance requirements, litigation processes, contract disputes and subsequent cancellations. Normal process of sourcing the replacement contractor had to be followed without deviation. In terms of CIDB regulation the department can only initiate the appointment of a replacement contractor after six months of cancellation. This waiting period contributes to backlog statistics.

6. These challenges will be addressed by the infrastructure delivery management system (IDMS) which the department is in the process of institutionalising and establishment of pre-approved panels of contractors and consultants.

7. Please find attached hereto a list of projects identified as infrastructure backlog of projects in construction phase for 2017/18 and projects that were on planning phase in 2016/17 and full reasons for the delay in each case.

30 October 2017 - NW3015

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Horn, Mr W to ask the Minister of Rural Development and Land Reform

What is the (a) total amount that was paid out in bonuses to employees in his department and (b) detailed breakdown of the bonus that was paid out to each employee in each salary level in the 2016-17 financial year; (2) What is the (a) total estimated amount that will be paid out in bonuses to employees in his department and (b) detailed breakdown of the bonus that will be paid out to each employee in each salary level in the 2017-18 financial year?

Reply:

1. (a) The total amount in respect of performance bonuses that was paid out in the 2016/2017 financial year is R 31 410 810.09.

(b) A detailed breakdown of the bonus that was paid out to each employee in the each salary level in the 2016-2017 financial year is attached as Annexure A.

2. (a) The performance management process is currently underway and in the process of being finalised and therefore no estimated amount that will be paid out in bonuses to employees in each salary level in the 2017-2018 financial year is available at this stage.

(b) The performance management process is currently underway and in the process of finalisation and therefore no detailed breakdown of bonuses that will be paid to each employee in each salary level in the 2017/2018 financial year is available at this stage.

 

30 October 2017 - NW2937

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Mackenzie, Mr C to ask the Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services

Whether, since 1 January 2016, the Postbank has ever been approached by any (a) member of and/or (b)(i) person and /or (ii) business associated with any member of a certain family (name furnished) to provide banking facilities either on a personal or commercial level; if so, what are the details of (aa)(aaa) persons and /or (bbb) businesses that applied for banking facilities and (bb) banking facilities were applied for each case?

Reply:

Having been advised by SAPO, the Minister hereby seeks to amplify the reply to the question as follows:

No member of the Gupta family approached the Postbank to open up an account.

An employee from JIC Limited approached the Postbank’s Head of Sales and Customer Care telephonically in August 2016 to open an account. The Postbank requested details of the company and financial statements. Upon receipt of this information, Postbank established that JIC Limited is part of the Oakbay Investments (Pty) Ltd.

The Postbank responded that it did not have capabilities to service corporate accounts such as risk management, IT infrastructure for large volumes, corporate electronic banking, corporate products such as Forex, trade finance, corporate lending, etc. Currently the Postbank mainly services individuals, SMME’s and small scale NGOs.

In 2017, a secretary of ANN7 called the Postbank with an intention to open a corporate account. Postbank responded that they were unable to do so at this stage for the same reasons as were presented in 2016.

 

Approved/Not Approved

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Dr Siyabonga Cwele, MP

Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services

Date:   

 

 

30 October 2017 - NW2737

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Topham , Mr B to ask the Minister of Health

(a) What is the total number of vacancies that currently exists across the public healthcare system, (b) what are the salary levels of the specified vacancies and (c) what amount in remuneration packages will be neededto fill the specified vacancies?

Reply:

According to the human resources records drawn from Vulindlela as updated on 30 September 2017, the total number of vacant posts that currently exist across the public healthcare system is 37 986 (b) The Salary levels of the specified vacancies range between Salary level 3 to 12 for Administrative Posts, 13 to 16 Senior Management Posts and different Occupational Specific Dispensation Levels. (c) The average amount that would be required to fill all the listed posts above is R10 633 796 279.05.

Summary of calculation per province:

PROVINCE

Number of Posts

Range of Salary levels

Averaged remuneration amount required to fill the posts

North West

4281

Level 3 to 16 and OSD Posts

R1 108 523 766,15

Limpopo

686

Level 3 to 16 and OSD Posts

R145 154 768,45

Western Cape

1813

Level 3 to 16 and OSD Posts

R522 462 877,45

Northern Cape

980

Level 3 to 16 and OSD Posts

R309 585 602,00

National DoH

223

Level 3 to 16 and OSD Posts

R93 842 380,00

Mpumalanga

2179

Level 3 to 16 and OSD Posts

R501 863 797,20

KwaZulu- Natal

5177

Level 3 to 16 and OSD Posts

R1 919 464 376,45

Gauteng

5359

Level 3 to 16 and OSD Posts

R1 540 808 598,40

Free State

4185

Level 3 to 16 and OSD Posts

R11858589930,00

TOTAL

37986

Level 3 to 16 and OSD Posts

R10 633 796 279,05

END.

30 October 2017 - NW3131

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Groenewald, Mr HB to ask the Minister of Police

(1) (a) What number of vehicles from the Boksburg North Police Station are currently at the mechanical workshop, (b) how long has each specified vehicle been at the mechanical workshop and (c) what are the reasons for each vehicle being at the mechanical workshop; (2) what number of operational vehicles does the specified police station currently have?

Reply:

(1)

a. Number of vehicles at the mechanical workshop.

Six.

b. Time frame (from which date).

1. BSW236B: 2017-08-14.

2. BRW840B: 2017-08-15.

3. BSY701B: 2017-08-28.

4. BTG221B: 2017-09-06.

5. BSN321B: 2017-10-05.

6. BTC806B: 2017-10-05.

c. Mechanical problem.

1. Brake system, steering, suspension overhaul and wheel alignment.

2. Accident damages.

3. Engine, minor repairs.

4. For inspection, cooling system and cylinder head.

5. Repairs.

6. Repairs.

(2) 36.

30 October 2017 - NW3141

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James, Ms LV to ask the Minister of Police

(1) (a) What number of vehicles from the Germiston Police Station are currently at the mechanical workshop, (b) how long has each specified vehicle been at the mechanical workshop and (c) what are the reasons for each vehicle being at the mechanical workshop; (2) what number of operational vehicles does the specified police station currently have?

Reply:

(1)

a. Number of vehicles at the mechanical workshop.

Nine.

b. Time frame (from which date).

1. BTV052B: 2017-08-17.

2. BVB584B: 2017-09-12.

3. BTD291B: 2017-09-21.

4. BPV940B: 2017-09-28.

5. BTP909B: 2017-10-10.

6. BRS431B: 2017-10-09.

7. BNT533B: 2017-10-13.

8. BSW921B: 2017-10-11.

9. BTJ000B: 2017-10-13.

c. Mechanical problem.

1. Power steering.

2. Panel Beating.

3. Service.

4. Tyre repairs.

5. Panel beating.

6. Mechanical problem.

7. Service.

8. Clutch.

9. Mechanical problem.

(2) 62.

30 October 2017 - NW2721

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Basson, Mr LJ to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation

(a) What is the current progress of the (i) blue and (ii) green drop assessments of her department, (b) by what date is the final assessment report expected, (c) what is the projected total cost of each assessment and (d) who will conduct the assessments in each case?

Reply:

(a)(i) The Blue drop progress assessments for 2015 data have been completed and the progress assessments for 2016 data will only be initiated in the last quarter of 2017/18.

(ii) The Green drop progress assessments for 2015/16 are currently in progress.2015/16 are currently in progress.

(b) The blue drop progress assessment report for 2015 data is currently being edited and will be submitted for approval. The 2015/16 draft Green drop progress report will be developed in the first quarter of 2018/19.

(c) The blue drop and green drop progress assessments are currently being done internally.

(d) The full assessments will be done by departmental staff with the support of a service provider. The estimated cost of using external resources is R10.6 million for 2017/18 (blue drop progress and green drop full assessments).

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30 October 2017 - NW2883

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Steenkamp, Ms J to ask the Minister of Health

What is the detailed (a) breakdown of and (b) valuation for current and non-current assets and investments held by (i) his department and (ii) each entity reporting to him according to (aa) listed assets (aaa) directly held and (bbb) indirectly held and (bb) unlisted investments (aaa) directly held and (bbb) indirectly held by each of the entities, in each case breaking the current assets and investments down by 0-3 months, 3-6 months, 6-12 months and beyond 12 months?

Reply:

1. The Office of Health Standards Compliance valuation for current and non-current assets and investments as at 30 June 2017:

(a) Detailed breakdown

(b) valuation

(aa) Listed assets

bb) Unlisted investments

0-3 months

3-6 months

6-12 months

>12 months

   

(aaa) Directly held

(bbb) Indirectly held

(aaa) Directly held

(bbb) Indirectly held

       

CURRENT ASSETS

Receivables from non-exchange transactions

66,253

         

16,366

49,887

 

Prepayments

3,192,660

         

3,130,610

 

62,050

Cash and cash equivalents

83,270,298

         

59,589,407

 

23,680,891

NON-CURRENT ASSETS

Property, plant and equipment

6,015,006

               

Intangible assets

2,585,285

               
                   

2. The Council for Medical Schemes valuation for current and non-current assets and investments as at 31 August 2017:

(a) Detailed breakdown

(b) valuation

(aa) Listed assets

bb) Unlisted investments

0-3 months

3-6 months

6-12 months

>12 months

   

(aaa) Directly held

(bbb) Indirectly held

(aaa) Directly held

(bbb) Indirectly held

       

CURRENT ASSETS

Accounts receivable

79,624

       

79,624

     

Sundry debtors

4,873,090

       

15,848

68,806

4,788,436

 

Prepaid expenses

3,220,753

           

3,220,753

 

Cash and bank

1,158,476

       

1,158,476

     

Call account(Reserve bank)

107,303,678

       

107,303,678

     
                   

NON-CURRENT ASSETS

Plant and equipment

17,940,586

               

Intangible assets

1,421,388

               

3. The South African Medical Research Council valuation for current and non-current assets and investments as at 30June 2017:

(a) Detailed breakdown

(b) valuation

(aa) Listed assets

bb) Unlisted investments

0-3 months

3-6 months

6-12 months

>12 months

   

(aaa) Directly held

(bbb) Indirectly held

(aaa) Directly held

(bbb) Indirectly held

       

CURRENT ASSETS

Financial assets at fair value

6,386,972

             

6,386,972

Receivables from exchange transactions

34,799,476

       

31,995,122

17,892

 

2,786,462

Prepayments

6,098,706

             

6,098,706

Cash and cash equivalents

743,993,413

       

743,993,413

     
                   

NON-CURRENT ASSETS

Biological assets that form part of an agricultural activity

1,147,101

               

Property, plant and equipment

140,813,375

               

Intangible assets

6,063,895

               
                   

LISTED INVESTMENT

Sanlam unit trusts

5,442,565

5,442,565

           

5,442,565

Sanlam shares

823,932

823,932

           

823,932

Old mutual shares

120,475

120,475

           

120,475

Sanlam unit trusts

5,442,565

5,442,565

           

5,442,565

                   

UNLISTED INVESTMENT

Investments in controlled entities

2

   

1

1

     

2

4. The National Health Laboratory Service valuation for current and non-current assets and investments as at 31March 2017:

(a) Detailed breakdown

(b) valuation

(aa) Listed assets

bb) Unlisted investments

0-3 months

3-6 months

6-12 months

>12 months

   

(aaa) Directly held

(bbb) Indirectly held

(aaa) Directly held

(bbb) Indirectly held

       

CURRENT ASSETS

Inventories

116,843

       

116,843

     

Trade and other receivable

1,719,404

       

1,719,404

     

Cash and Cash equivalent

391,976

       

391,976

     
                   

NON-CURRENT ASSETS

Property, plant and equipment

541,937

               

Intangible assets

109,841

               

END.

30 October 2017 - NW3135

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Hoosen, Mr MH to ask the Minister of Police

(1) (a) What number of vehicles from the Norkem Park Police Station are currently at the mechanical workshop, (b) how long has each specified vehicle been at the mechanical workshop and (c) what are the reasons for each vehicle being at the mechanical workshop; (2) what number of operational vehicles does the specified police station currently have?

Reply:

(1)

a. Number of vehicles at the mechanical workshop.

Eight.

b. Time frame (from which date).

1. BRV123B: 2017-10-03.

2. BRV756B: 2017-10-04.

3. BTG809B: 2017-09-21.

4. BTD146B: 2017-08-04.

5. BTC185B: 2017-10-16.

6. BTN358B: 2017-09-07.

7. BSY263B: 2017-10-03.

8. BSZ562B: 2017-10-12.

c. Mechanical problem.

1. Starter.

2. Breaks/fuel.

3. Accident.

4. Accident.

5. Timing belt.

6. Accident.

7. Starter and ignition.

8. Radiator.

(2) 16.

30 October 2017 - NW3132

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Hadebe, Mr TZ to ask the Minister of Police

(1) (a) What number of vehicles from the Sebenza Police Station are currently at the mechanical workshop, (b) how long has each specified vehicle been at the mechanical workshop and (c) what are the reasons for each vehicle being at the mechanical workshop; (2) what number of operational vehicles does the specified police station currently have?

Reply:

(1)

a. Number of vehicles at the mechanical workshop.

Four.

b. Time frame (from which date).

1. BBTC571B: 2017-09-29.

2. BBSR986B: 2017-10-10.

3. BBTW005B: 2017-09-21.

4. BBSV520B: 2017-08-31.

c. Mechanical problem.

1. Starter motor.

2. Engine oil leak.

3. Panel beating.

4. Starter motor.

(2) 10.

30 October 2017 - NW3136

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Hoosen, Mr MH to ask the Minister of Police

(1) (a) What number of vehicles from the Kempton Park Police Station are currently at the mechanical workshop, (b) how long has each specified vehicle been at the mechanical workshop and (c) what are the reasons for each vehicle being at the mechanical workshop; (2) what number of operational vehicles does the specified police station currently have?

Reply:

(1)

a. Number of vehicles at the mechanical workshop.

Six.

b. Time frame (from which date).

1. BPD121B: 2017-08-14.

2. BTV008B: 2017-09-26.

3. BTV057B: 2017-08-21.

4. BRY747B: 2017-08-29.

5. BSD567B: 2017-09-05.

6 BST702B: 2017-10-17.

c. Mechanical problem.

1. Alternator.

2. Clutch overhaul.

3. Cylinder head.

4. Cylinder head.

5. Gearbox overhaul.

6. Engine and electrical problem.

(2) 17.

30 October 2017 - NW3134

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Hadebe, Mr TZ to ask the Minister of Police

(1) (a) What number of vehicles from the Bedfordview Police Station are currently at the mechanical workshop, (b) how long has each specified vehicle been at the mechanical workshop and (c) what are the reasons for each vehicle being at the mechanical workshop; (2) what number of operational vehicles does the specified police station currently have?

Reply:

(1)

a. Number of vehicles at the mechanical workshop.

Five.

b. Time frame (from which date).

1. BTL287B: 2017-09-04.

2. BSS598B: 2017-09-20.

3. BTD305B: 2017-09-13.

4. BRX515B: 2017-09-13.

5. BTB715B: 2017-10-12.

c. Mechanical problem.

1. Water leak.

2. Air conditioning pump.

3. Electrical problems.

4. Petrol pump.

5. Overheating.

(2) Eight.

30 October 2017 - NW2850

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Mazzone, Ms NW to ask the Minister of Public Enterprises

(1)     Whether, with reference to her reply to question 1569 on 6 September 2017, Denel Vehicle Systems, a division of Denel, was given permission to be exempt from the provisions of the Public Finance Management Act, Act 1 of 1999, for the year ending 31 March 2016; if so, (a) who granted the exemption and (b) why was it granted; (2) whether the exemption was gazetted; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details; (3) why was the exemption not tabled in Parliament?

Reply:

DENEL SOC LIMITED

INTRODUCTION

Please note that PQ 1569 was referring to contracts awarded to VR Laser by Denel. The issue of PFMA exemption relates to transactions entered into by Denel Vehicle Systems’ predecessor, BAE Systems Land Systems South Africa (LSSA), prior to the acquisition by Denel. Therefore, these are distinct matters which are unrelated.

In relation to the DVS application for exemption from the PFMA, the following responses are applicable to PQ 2850:

(1)

Denel SOC Ltd has not yet received a response to its application for the exemption from the National Treasury (NT).

 

(a)

NT would be the authority for granting exemptions; however, no response has been received as yet. Therefore, this question should be directed at NT as the authority and custodian of the process and in view of the exemption not having been granted, this question is premature.

 

(b)

See response in (a) above.

(2)

See response in (a) above.

(3)

The tabling, presumably, should be preceded by the Gazetting. Therefore, depending on the outcome of NT’s consideration, it is expected that the tabling in Parliament of the exemption shall be effected.

 

   

Remarks:

   

Reply: Approved / Not Approved

       

Mr Mogokare Richard Seleke

 

Ms Lynne Brown, MP

   

Director-General

   

Minister of Public Enterprises

Date:

   

Date:

30 October 2017 - NW3139

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Horn, Mr W to ask the Minister of Police

(1) (a) What number of vehicles from the Tembisa Police Station are currently at the mechanical workshop, (b) how long has each specified vehicle been at the mechanical workshop and (c) what are the reasons for each vehicle being at the mechanical workshop; (2) what number of operational vehicles does the specified police station currently have?

Reply:

(1)

a. Number of vehicles at the mechanical workshop.

Eight.

b. Time frame (from which date).

1. BTR241B: 2017-10-09.

2. BVB667B: 2017-08-21.

3. BSV311B: 2017-09-05.

4. BTV054B: 2017-09-05.

5. BSZ137B: 2017-09-11.

6. BTS565B: 2017-10-02.

7. BSZ510B: 2017-10-09.

8. BTR248B: 2017-10-09.

c. Mechanical problem.

1. Brakes and suspension.

2. Accident.

3. Accident.

4. Electrical problem.

5. Cooling system and cylinder head.

6. Brakes.

7. Brakes and battery.

8. Brakes and suspension.

(2) 61.

30 October 2017 - NW3050

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Thembekwayo, Dr S to ask the Minister of Health

(a) Since the beginning of the 2017-18 financial year, what number of patients were attended to (i) at each public hospital and (ii) at each public clinic and (b) what was the reason of each patient’s visit?

Reply:

(a) A total of 8 733 556 patients were attended to at public hospitals and 38 035 852 were attended at public clinics from 1 April 2017 to 31 August 2017. The breakdown of patients by the type of public health facility is reflected in the following table.

(i)

 

Public Hospitals Visits

   

OPD headcount

TOTAL

National

Facility-Type

Apr-17

May-17

Jun-17

Jul-17

Aug-17

 

za South Africa

District Hospital

635957

742927

650971

689568

738522

3 457 945

 

National Central Hospital

294064

346570

341103

333093

360698

1 675 528

 

Provincial Tertiary Hospital

234647

288300

255631

265197

290240

1 334 015

 

Regional Hospital

406714

469484

446894

452170

490806

2 266 068

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

8 733 556

 

(ii)

           
   

Public Clinic Visits

National

Facility-Type

PHC headcount

TOTAL

za South Africa

 

Apr-17

May-17

Jun-17

Jul-17

Aug-17

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mobile Service

408463

577930

513175

521767

594258

2 615 593

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Clinic

5897683

7528698

7261529

7025627

7706722

35 420 259

   

 

 

 

 

 

38 035 852

(b) Honourable Member, I cannot disclose patients confidential information to you, unless you bring a certified copy of the a signed consent from each of them

END.

30 October 2017 - NW2716

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Mileham, Mr K to ask the Minister of Health

Whether any cases of human prion disease were reported (a) in each of the past three financial years and/or (b) since 1 April 2017; if so, (i) what number of cases were reported, (ii) where was the disease reported, (iii) what was the cause in each case and (iv) what preventative action was taken to prevent further transmission of the disease in each case?

Reply:

No cases of human prion disease have been reported to the Department during the period in question.

END.

30 October 2017 - NW2993

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Kopane, Ms SP to ask the Minister of Arts and Culture”

(1) What is the (a) total amount that was paid out in bonuses to employees in the department and (b) detailed breakdown of the bonus that was paid out to each employee in each salary level in the 2016-17 financial years? (2) What is the (a) total estimated amount that will be paid out in bonuses to employees in the department and (b) detailed breakdown of the bonus that will be paid out to each employee in each salary level in the 2017-18 financial year?

Reply:

1. (a) The total amount paid for bonuses in 2016-17 for the outcomes of 2015-16 performance cycle is R 2, 201 148.

(b) Breakdown of the Bonuses is as follow:

PERSAL No

Salary Levels

Category

Amount

21697949

Level 2

C

R 7 365.12

22493514

Level 2

C

R 7 365.12

22495479

Level 2

B

R 11 047.68

22197958

Level 2

B

R 11 047.68

22493425

Level 2

B

R 11 047.68

22139338

Level 2

B

R 10 884.96

22198636

Level 2

B

R 11 047.68

22958185

Level 2

B

R 10 724.04

22139419

Level 2

B

R 11 047.68

22958304

Level 2

B

R 10 724.04

       

22771662

Level 3

C

R 8 297.04

26879476

Level 3

B

R 11 213.28

13411896

Level 3

c

R 8 174.16

13402137

Level 3

B

R 12 445.56

13398768

Level 3

B

R 12 261.24

13402145

Level 3

B

R 12 445.56

13395882

Level 3

B

R 12 445.56

       

26879620

Level 4

B

R 13 288.68

26881179

Level 4

B

R 13 288.68

22127470

Level 4

B

R 10 884.96

21439991

Level 5

C

R 11 241.60

22779167

Level 5

C

R 11 410.08

26278537

Level 5

C

R 11 076.00

18457428

Level 5

C

R 11 755.20

22934715

Level 5

C

R 11 581.68

22408061

Level 5

C

R 11 581.68

18355226

Level 6

B

R 13 907.76

26718260

Level 7

C

R 7 313.31

11818930

Level 7

C

R 17 169.36

22664301

Level 7

C

R 17 427.12

16856112

Level 7

C

R 17 427.12

82535710

Level 7

C

R 16 915.92

23204371

Level 7

C

R 16 665.84

10830081

Level 7

C

R 14 982.00

15855597

Level 7

C

R 18 496.80

18710042

Level 7

C

R 18 222.96

23098562

Level 7

C

R 16 177.20

22730214

Level 7

C

R 16 915.92

19467761

Level 7

C

R 16 915.92

82780773

Level 7

C

R 16 915.92

18540767

Level 7

C

R 17 953.68

22748202

Level 8

C

R 20 089.44

22749098

Level 8

B

R 30 134.16

22064796

Level 8

C

R 21 321.84

14569141

Level 8

C

R 22 296.24

23769459

Level 8

C

R 20 089.44

23815060

Level 8

C

R 20 390.64

18739580

Level 8

C

R 21 006.96

10828907

Level 8

C

R 22 969.68

22104968

Level 9

C

R 17 427.12

22001344

Level 9

C

R 24 238.80

19238371

Level 9

C

R 23 527.92

27330141

Level 9

C

R 27 305.04

21840016

Level 9

C

R 23 527.92

22799290

Level 9

C

R 17 169.36

53740181

Level 9

c

R 27 305.04

18906249

Level 9

B

R 40 957.56

18845487

Level 9

C

R 26 901.60

23594012 (2014-15)

Level 9

B

R 11 326.56

23333171

Level 9

C

R 24 972.00

19411669

Level 9

C

R 23 688.00

19407840

Level 9

C

R 23 688.00

10828222

Level 9

C

R 27 305.04

80851509

Level 9

C

R 25 726.08

15759091

Level 9

C

R 25 346.16

21625824

Level 9

C

R 26 504.16

22179976

Level 9

C

R 24 972.00

14579936

Level 10

C

R 29 807.04

10828150

Level 10

C

R 32 110.32

16124511

Level 10

C

R 27 305.04

22938621

Level 11

C

R 34 684.74

22065156

Level 11

C

R 34 684.74

19001525

Level 11

C

R 35 204.94

18834434

Level 11

C

R 37 926.18

21582408

Level 11

C

R 34 172.28

22023437

Level 11

C

R 37 365.48

16900162

Level 11

C

R 34 172.28

10450343

Level 11

C

R 39 658.50

21719608

Level 11

C

R 37 365.48

19412622

Level 11

C

R 26 112.24

81389582

Level 11

C

R 39 072.60

21892369

Level 11

C

R 38 494.98

16188527

Level 11

C

R 40 253.40

11845279

Level 11

C

R 36 813.60

21722056

Level 12

C

R 42 984.00

19020031

Level 12

C

R 42 984.00

52544761

Level 12

B

R 66 424.86

10829032

Level 12

C

R 47 705.40

18850561

Level 12

C

R 42 984.00

22046208

Level 12

C

R 41 722.74

22046208 (2014-15)

Level 12

C

R 38 993.22

18924620

Level 12

C

R 44 283.24

14774071

Level 12

C

R 44 947.62

21696675

Level 12

C

R 43 628.94

     

R 2, 201 148.

2. The Moderation process for 2016-17 Performance cycle is not yet finalised and the estimated amount for bonuses payment will be around R 2 000 000.

30 October 2017 - NW3114

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Walters, Mr TC to ask the Minister of Rural Development and Land Reform

With reference to portion 0 which is the remaining extent of the farm Haakdoornkuil, KR 323, in Mookgophong in Limpopo and portion 9 of the farm Klipfontein KR 322, in Mookgophong, Waterberg District, in Limpopo, what total amount was paid by his department to the seller (name furnished) for the specified properties; (2) what total amount, according to the records of the Deeds Office, was paid by his department to the specified seller for the properties; (3) whether the respective amounts are the same; if not, what steps does his department intend to take in this regard?

Reply:

1. According to our database, we do not have any records of land claim lodged on the farm Haakdoornkuil 323 KR and the Office of the Regional Land Claims Commissioner: Limpopo received a land claim lodged by Kekana Matsobane Petrus on behalf of Motekwana Community on the farm Klipfontein 322 KR.

The said land claim was received on the 20th of November 2014, such land claims are not being processed due to the outcome of the Constitutional Court ordered that the claims that were lodged between 1 July 2014 and 27 July 2016 are validly lodged, but it interdicted the Commission from processing those claims until the Commission has finalised the claims lodged by 31 December 1998 or until Parliament passes a new law providing for the re-opening of lodgement of land claims. Parliament was given until 27 July 2018 to pass such a law.

2. Falls away

3. Falls away

30 October 2017 - NW2317

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Hadebe, Mr TZ to ask the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs

With reference to his reply to question 1750 on 4 July 2017, what is his Department’s itemised expenditure for the security services for (a) the Chairperson of the National House of Traditional Leaders (NHTL), (b) the family member(s) of the Chairperson of the NHTL, (c) the Deputy Chairperson of the NHTL and (d) the family member(s) of the Deputy Chairperson of the NHTL, (i) in each of the past five financial years and (ii) since 1 April 2017?.

Reply:

.The itemised details and expenditure are as follows

(a) Chairperson of National House of Traditional Leaders (NHTL) Kgosi PP Maubane

(b) Family member(s) Chairperson of NHTL

(c) Deputy Chairperson of NHTL Inkosi SE Mahlangu

(d) family member(s) Deputy Chairperson of NHTL

(i) Itemised expenditure for security services in each of the past five financial years

  • 2012/13

R 995,006.00

 

  • 2013/2014

R 564,672.00

  • 2014/2015

R 564,672.00

  • 2015/2016

R 1 120,392.00

  • 2016/17

R 1 120,392.00

(ii) Itemised expenditure since

1 April 2017

 

R 599,409.72

30 October 2017 - NW3138

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Horn, Mr W to ask the Minister of Police

(1) (a) What number of vehicles from the Edenvale Police Station are currently at the mechanical workshop, (b) how long has each specified vehicle been at the mechanical workshop and (c) what are the reasons for each vehicle being at the mechanical workshop; (2) what number of operational vehicles does the specified police station currently have?

Reply:

(1)

a. Number of vehicles at the mechanical workshop.

Eight.

b. Time frame (from which date).

1. BSZ161B: 2017-09-13.

2. BSY260B: 2017-09-29.

3. BSZ511B: 2017-10-02.

4. BTR564B: 2017-10-02.

5. BTJ351B: 2017-09-02.

6. BSP576B: 2017-10-06.

7. BTV075B: 2017-10-09.

8. BSL436B: 2017-09-15.

c. Mechanical problem.

1. Gearbox.

2. Gearbox and clutch.

3. Electrical and clutch.

4. Panel beating and engine.

5. Clutch overall.

6. Panel beating and engine.

7. Clutch kit.

8. Clutch.

(2) Eight.

30 October 2017 - NW3140

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Horn, Mr W to ask the Minister of Police

(a) What number of vehicles from the Rabie Ridge Police Station are currently at the mechanical workshop, (b) how long has each specified vehicle been at the mechanical workshop and (c) what are the reasons for each vehicle being at the mechanical workshop; (2) what number of operational vehicles does the specified police station currently have?

Reply:

(1)

a. Number of vehicles at the mechanical workshop.

Four.

b. Time frame (from which date).

1. BTJ088B: 2017-10-05.

2. BSP169B: 2017-08-15.

3. BSY430B: 2017-09-08.

4. BSN764B: 2017-09-20.

c. Mechanical problem.

1. Fuel problem.

2. Electrical problems.

3. Brake system and steering.

4. Clutch problem.

(2) 22.

 

30 October 2017 - NW2991

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Mileham, Mr K to ask the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs

(1)Whether any former councillors have not yet received the once-off gratuity promised to them since his reply to question 2601 on 5 December 2016; if so, (a) how many councillors are still owed this payment, (b) what are the reasons for the delayed payments, (c) which municipalities are affected and (d) by what date will the specified councillors receive their gratuities; (2) whether each councillor who received this gratuity received a statement reflecting how the specified gratuities were calculated; if not, why not; if so, what are the details contained on those statements?

Reply:

1(a)(b)(c)(d)2

There are 12 councillors which are still not paid by the Department, the reasons varies to tax related challenges, inactive tax numbers, incorrect tax numbers and deceased former councillors. Therefore, the councillors and the families of the deceased councillors need to visit SARS offices to solve these tax problems. The Municipalities which are affected are, Moretele, Cederberg, Mahikeng, Theewaterskloof, Ekurhuleni, Westrand, Mamusa, Randfontein, Amahlathi, Ngwathe, Modimolle, City of Cape Town and Greater Tubatse.

The councillors will be paid immediately upon resolving their tax challenges with SARS and submit a proof thereof.

Majority of the councillors received the gratuity outcome letters indicating how the gratuity amount was calculated, the gross amount due, the tax amount deducted and the net amount paid to the councillor.

 

30 October 2017 - NW2167

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James, Ms LV to ask the Minister of Health

(1)(a) What is the total number of public (i) hospitals and (ii) clinics that currently have broken medical machinery and (b) what are the relevant details in each case, in particular with regard to how long the specified machines have been broken; (2) whether his department has received any quotations to fix the machines; if so, what are the relevant details of the amounts quoted in each case?

Reply:

Honourable Member, what actually do you mean by broken medical machinery? There is so much equipment in every corner of every hospital that can be called "machinery". May you please help me by specifying.

END.

30 October 2017 - NW3057

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Alberts, Mr ADW to ask the Minister of Public Enterprises

(1)      With reference to the appointment of a certain company (name furnished) as investment adviser to the Transnet Second Defined Benefit Fund (TSDBF), (a) for what reason(s) the specified company paid a certain company (name furnished), (b) what services were rendered in this regard and (c) what total amount was paid; (2) Why the TSDBF’s board of trustees gave a blank mandate to the specified company as investment adviser to make investments according to its best judgement on behalf of the TSDBF without consulting the board of trustees; (3) Whether the trustees were authorised to take the specified decision to give such mandate to the company; if not, whether she has found that their deicision was ultra vires; if so, on what legal grounds they could depend in order to take this decision; (4) What are the names of the trustees who (a) voted in favour of the appointment of the company as investment adviser and (b)(i) are currently and/or (ii) were previously directors on the Transnet Board; (5) In what respect the Transnet Board played a role in having the company appointed as the investment advisor of the TSDBF?

Reply:

The TSDBF is a separate legal entity and the following answers were obtained from the TSDBF Principal Officer:

1(a) TSDBF had a fund management contract with Regiments as the investment advisor of the TSDBF and no contract with Trillian.  The question on the reasons for Regiments paying Trillian should be addressed to Regiments.

(b) Please refer to (a) above

(c) Regiments effected about R228 million transfer out of the Funds bank account. For the amount paid to Trillian by Regiments, please contact Regiments

2 The TSDBF Board of Trustees did not give a blank mandate to Regiments to make investments according to its best judgement on behalf of TSDBF without consulting the Board of Trustees.

The appointment and investment mandate was regulated and governed in terms of a legal investment mandate agreement as is standard practice.

3 The Trustees acted within the statutory authority vested in terms of the Rules of the Transnet Second Defined Benefit Fund.

4(a) It was a unanimous decision of the board of Trustees.

(b)(i) Brett Stagman; Yasmina Forbes;

(ii) Ellen Tshabalala; Herman Gazendam; Yasmina Forbes and Stanley Shane.

5 The Transnet Board played no role in having Regiments appointed. The members of the TSDBF board of trustees who were/are also directors of the Transnet Board acted in their capacity as the TSDBF board of trustees in appointing Regiments as the investment advisor of the TSDBF. NW3373E

Mogokare Richard Seleke Lynne Brown, MP

Director-General Minister of Public Enterprises

Date: Date:

30 October 2017 - NW3088

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Kohler-Barnard, Ms D to ask the Minister of Police

(1) What number of SA Police Service (SAPS) members (a) in each province and (b) in each rank are not in possession of (i) a valid driving licence and (ii) state authorisation for the driving of a police vehicle; (2) (a) what number of SAPS members (i) in each province and (ii) in each rank, who are not in possession of a valid driving licence, failed a driving test that was paid for by the state in each of the past three financial years and (b) in each case, (i) what number of driving tests did the specified SAPS member fail and (ii) what support is being offered to the member in order to ensure that he or she passes their driving licence?

Reply:

Sourcing information from our provinces.

30 October 2017 - NW3090

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Bara, Mr M R to ask the Minister of Police

(1) (a) How many forensic science laboratories are currently (i) owned and/or (ii) administered by the SA Police Service (SAPS) in each province and (b) where is each laboratory located; (2) (a) how many forensic science laboratories does his department plan to set up in each province in the (i) 2017-18, (ii) 2018-19 and (iii) 2019-20 financial years, and (b) (i) where will each laboratory be set up and (ii) what are the projected costs in each case?

Reply:

(1)(i)(ii)(b)

FORENSIC SCIENCE LABORATORY: PRETORIA

Services provided

Location

Owned/Leased

Ballistics

Silverton

Owned

Scientific Analysis

Silverton

Owned

Chemistry

Silverton

Owned

Questioned Documents

Pretoria CBD

Leased

Victim Identification Centre

Tulbagh Park(Hatfield)

Leased

Biology

Acardia

Owned

FORENSIC SCIENCE LABORATORY: WESTERN CAPE

Forensic Science Laboratory

Plattekloof

Owned

FORENSIC SCIENCE LABORATORY: EASTERN CAPE

Forensic Science Laboratory

Port Elizabeth

Owned

FORENSIC SCIENCE LABORATORY: KWAZULU-NATAL

Ballistics

Amanzimtoti (Kingscrest building)

Leased

Biology and Chemistry

Amanzimtoti (Nedbank building)

Leased

Questioned Documents

Durban South

Leased

Scientific Analysis

Durban Central

Leased

(2)(a)(i)(ii)(iii)(b)(i)(ii)

 

2017/2018

2018/2019

2019/2020

Where

None

Mpumalanga (Chemistry & Ballistics)

None

Cost

None

Renovations: R11 468 616,00

Access control systems: R20 005 178,00

Recruitment and training: R500 000,00

Procurement of Laboratory and office furniture: R11 540 420,00

Procurement of Laboratory equipment:

R16 000 000,00

Procurement of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) equipment: R21 159 066,00

Official launch: R300 000,00

Total: R80 973 280,00

The cost of planning the Forensic Services facility in Pinetown, to support the National Forensic Strategy, is unknown at this stage.

None

30 October 2017 - NW3093

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Brauteseth, Mr TJ to ask the Minister of Police

What is the total number of cases of rhino horn poaching that were reported to the SA Police Service in (a) each province and (b) each national park (i) in the (aa) 2014-15, (bb) 2015-16 and (cc) 2016-17 financial years and (ii) since 1 April 2017?

Reply:

We are sourcing information from our archives, as each case must be verified, before the information can be submitted

30 October 2017 - NW3192

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Khawula, Ms MS to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation

With reference to her reply to question 1987 on 9 October 2017, (a) in which municipality and (b) ward are most of the leaks located in (i) Gauteng and (ii) KwaZulu-Natal provinces?

Reply:

(a) Municipalities with most leaks are located in Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal. The Department does not assess location of water leaks by wards system. Instead, Municipalities provide information on water leaks as per distribution/ reticulation systems in accordance with either the number of households, total reservoir supply area and/or systems operating pressure regime.

(b)(i) In Gauteng Province, the municipality with the most leaks is the Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality.

(b)(ii) In KwaZulu-Natal Province, the municipality with most leaks is the EThekwini Metropolitan Municipality.

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30 October 2017 - NW3002

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King, Ms C to ask the Minister of Health

(1)What is the (a) total amount that was paid out in bonuses to employees in his department and (b) detailed breakdown of the bonus that was paid out to each employee in each salary level in the 2016-17 financial year; (2) what is the (a) total estimated amount that will be paid out in bonuses to employees in his department and (b) detailed breakdown of the bonus that will be paid out to each employee in each salary level in the 2017-18 financial year?

Reply:

(1) There are no bonuses paid yet for the National Department of Health for the financial year 2016/17. The Performance Assessment process is currently underway and the final amount to be paid for bonuses will only be determined once concluded before the end of December 2017 as stipulated in terms of the Public Service Regulation 2016, regulation 72 (9);

(2) The estimated budgeted amount for the Performance Management and Development System (PMDS) cost for 2017/18 is 2% of the wage bill. There is no indication yet on how much of the estimated amount will be paid for bonuses.

END.

30 October 2017 - NW3089

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Bara, Mr M R to ask the Minister of Police

(1) (a) how many SA Police Service (SAPS) members in each province have had their driving licences suspended (i) in the 2016-17 financial year and (ii) since 1 April 2017 and (b) in each case (i) what is the period of time for which the driving licence was suspended and (ii) what is the offence for which the driving licence was suspended; (2) was there any disciplinary action taken against the relevant SAPS member; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?

Reply:

(1)(a)(i)(b)(i)(ii) and (2)

 

 

(1)(a)(i)

(b)(i)

(b)(ii)

(2)

Province

Number of SAPS members who have had their driving licences suspended in 2016 and 2017

Period of time for which the driving licence was suspended

Offence for which the driving licence was suspended

Disciplinary action taken against the relevant SAPS member

North West

0

Not applicable

Not applicable

Not applicable

Western Cape

0

Not applicable

Not applicable

Not applicable

Eastern Cape

0

Not applicable

Not applicable

Not applicable

Northern Cape

0

Not applicable

Not applicable

Not applicable

KwaZulu-Natal

9

One year

(one member)

One year

(one member)

Three months each (five members)

Six months

(two members)

Reckless and Negligence Driving

Reckless and Negligence Driving

Reckless and Negligence Driving

Misuse of Vehicle and Reckless and Negligence Driving

Disciplinary steps were taken and a verbal warning was issued.

Disciplinary steps were taken and a verbal warning was issued.

Disciplinary steps were taken and a verbal warning was issued.

No disciplinary steps were taken. It was found that the members were not at fault. The suspensions were based on the fact that they had had previous accidents.

Free-State

0

Not applicable

Not applicable

Not applicable

Mpumalanga

0

Not applicable

Not applicable

Not applicable

Gauteng

0

Not applicable

Not applicable

Not applicable

Limpopo

0

Not applicable

Not applicable

Not applicable

Total

9 members

     

(a)(ii)(b)(i)(ii) and (2)

 

(1)(a)(ii)

(b)(i)

(b)(ii)

(2)

Province

Number of SAPS members who have had their driving licences suspended from 1 April to 13 October 2017

Period of time for which the driving licence was suspended

Offence for which the driving licence was suspended

Disciplinary action taken against the relevant SAPS member

North West

0

Not applicable

Not applicable

Not applicable

Western Cape

0

Not applicable

Not applicable

Not applicable

Eastern Cape

0

Not applicable

Not applicable

Not applicable

Northern Cape

0

Not applicable

Not applicable

Not applicable

KwaZulu-Natal

10

Three months

(one member)

Six months

(one member).

Six months

(one member).

Seven months

(one member).

Three months

(one member).

Indefinite (Member has an eye problem).

Six months

(one member).

Indefinite

(one member).

Six months

(one member).

Six months

(one member).

Reckless and Negligence Driving

Reckless and Negligence Driving.

Reckless and Negligence Driving.

Reckless and Negligence Driving.

Reckless and Negligence Driving.

Failing to report damage.

Drunk Driving.

Using motor vehicle without owner’s consent.

Reckless and Negligence Driving.

Reckless and Negligence Driving.

Disciplinary steps were taken, case is still pending.

Disciplinary steps were taken, case is still pending.

Disciplinary steps were taken, case is still pending.

Disciplinary steps were taken, case is still pending.

Disciplinary steps were taken, case is still pending.

No disciplinary steps. There was a dispute on who damaged the vehicle. Damage was discovered whilst state vehicle was in the member’s possession.

Disciplinary steps were taken. The member was found guilty and suspended from driving state vehicles for six months.

No disciplinary steps were taken because the member resigned.

No disciplinary steps taken, the member was hospitalised and died.

Disciplinary steps were taken. The member was issued with a written warning.

Free-State

0

Not applicable

Not applicable

Not applicable

Mpumalanga

0

Not applicable

Not applicable

Not applicable

Gauteng

0

Not applicable

Not applicable

Not applicable

Limpopo

0

Not applicable

Not applicable

Not applicable

Total

10

     

30 October 2017 - NW2172

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Steenkamp, Ms J to ask the Minister of Health

(a) What system is currently in place pertaining to patient file management in (i) public hospitals and (ii) clinics and (b) how does this system work?

Reply:

(a) (i) Each Provincial Department of Health has a Patient Records Management system that includes the management of Patient Files in public hospitals. Most public hospitals are using a paper-based patient file management system with the file number linked to the Patients Date of date of birth.

(ii) As from 2015 the National Department of Health in partnership with Provincial Departments of Health has implemented a system to standardise the patient file management system and patient administration in 540 primary health care facilities in the NHI Pilot Districts. Provincial Departments of Health are in the process of expanding this to primary health care facilities external to the NHI Pilot Districts.

(iii) The System consists of the following components:

1. Rationalise the number of Reception areas in the facility to one reception area;

2. Installation of Bulk Steel Filing Cabinets that can lock and are compliant with the minimum standards for the safe storage of documentation and allow for the fast retrieval of files;

3. The Department of Health has developed an electronic software that allows for a computer-generated Patient Folder number that is Facility Specific, gives the indication of where the Folder should be filed and retrieved in or from the bulk filing cabinet and allows for the Uniform Implementation of the Patient File Management System in the different PHC Facilities;

4. The Department, through an 18-month process of consultation and testing, has developed a Standardised Patient Folder in the form of a Booklet for Patients using PHC facilities. Separate standardised Patient Folders for Male, Female and Children has been developed and has been implemented at facilities.

END.

30 October 2017 - NW2796

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Thembekwayo, Dr S to ask the Minister of Health

What amount is his department paying to a certain company (name furnished) for the contract to provide radiotherapy to cancer patients in Kwa-Zulu Natal?

Reply:

The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health agreed on a fixed fee structure to see between 51-75 patients in a month for a maximum of six (6) months at a cost of R56 422 per patient.

The following services will be provided by the service provider:

  1. Facility and Oncologist fee.
  2. Number of treatments per patient: 20 Days or once a week for four (4) consecutive weeks depending on treatment protocol; 50:50 split is envisaged.
  3. Transport for patients between facilities and Richards Bay Medical Institute.
  4. Radiation treatment to be provided include stereotatic for 2% of population seen, 3D single for 20% of the population, 3D Multiple for 70%, IMRT for 6% and Electron-manual for 2% of population seen.

Furthermore, if patients exceed or are below the figure agreed upon then a process is in place to charge accordingly.

END.

30 October 2017 - NW2231

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Figg, Mr MJ to ask the Minister of Public Works

Whether there were any renovations conducted in any Ministerial residence in the 2015-16 financial year; if not, when last were any renovations of Ministerial residences conducted; if so, (a) what was the (i) nature and (ii) total cost of such renovations and (b) which Ministerial house was renovated?

Reply:

Item No

Project Name

Nature of renovations

2015/16

2016/17

1

Bryntirion No. 19

WCS 053319

BUILDING WORKS:

Replace portion of corrugated roof sheets with new, Replace burnt roof timber purlins with new, Repaint entire roof & walls, Replace study ceiling with new, New wall tiling, vinyl flooring, vanities, sanitary fittings to bathrooms, New ceiling in passage, Replace partitioning in study with new, Replace front door with new, Replace study door, New cabinetry to study, Replace broken glazing, Sand and seal existing timber flooring, Termite treatment to all floors and issue certificate, Install ironmongery where missing, New plumbing to bathrooms and Service plumbing, Investigate and repair all damaged electrical installation, Rewire the whole house, Allow for the installation of fire extinguishers, Replace patio paving and edging, New aprons around the house

Scope for the outbuilding:

Repainting of interior & exterior, Replacement of gutters and downpipes, Replacement of damaged ceilings, Repaint of roof ( Including replacement of sheets allowance)

Replacement of two Doors. Allow glazing to broken panes, Replacement of skirting’s.

New Ceramic tiles to toilet, Repainting of Windows and doors

ELECTRICAL WORKS:

Total rewire of the entire house – which will result in issuing a certificate of compliance (C.O.C) as the primary function. Servicing of existing generator

R 158 301.19

R 2 107 035.90

2

331 Olivier, Brooklyn

WCS 053347

BUILDING WORKS:

Fix cracks on walls, place loose paving, Remove all pergolas and replace with new, Replace existing built in gas braai unit, Re-slope existing carport roof structure, Paint existing steel balustrades, Replace existing asbestos components, Realignment, replacement of existing slate roof tiles, Paint existing timber eaves, fascia, badge boards, Replace gutters and downpipes with new where applicable, Replace rotten roof timber with new where applicable, Waterproof existing concrete flat roof, High pressure wash face bric, surface, New walk-way canopy/overhang, New coat/hat hooks and built in bench, Paints to walls, ceilings, New painted ceilings where applicable, Replace existing counter tops with new where applicable, Re-varnish existing clad existing timber wall panels, Re-putty and repaint existing painted steel window frames where applicable, Replace internal flooring with new where applicable, Clean existing wall to wall carpets, Clean existing floor tiles, Paint garage floor, Service sanitary fittings, Replace walls tiles where applicable, Install new vanity where applicable, Replace existing coloured whb with new white, Replace existing coloured bath with new white, Replace existing coloured wc with new white, Replace shower with new where applicable, Replace missing/damaged ironmongery

ELECTRICAL AND MECHANICAL WORKS:

Replacement of damaged light fitting, Replacement of faulty light fittings and lamps

Repair of external light fittings, Repair of faulty electrical connections, Replacement of damaged light switches, Replacement of faulty socket outlets (plugs), Installation of wiring where required, Replacement of all old circuit breaker with new, Upgrade of electrical supply from dual phase to three phase. Testing of the existing generator as well as the changeover system, To that the entire electrical installation complies with the latest regulations, Issuing of certificate of compliance. Installation of new air conditioning, Ensured that air-conditioning system complied with latest regulation.

 

R 1 835 818.72

3

375 Lawley

WCS 053574

BUILDING WORKS:

Replace damaged ceiling, Replace damaged floor and wall tiles, Replace gutters and downpipes, Uplift and relay paving, Fix cracks on walls, Repair leaks to roof and balconies, Waterproof to walls and floors, Repair broken doors, Repair damaged cupboard bases in the kitchen, Replace toilet seat and base in the main bedroom, Replace wash basin in the main bedroom, Replace shower head and stop tap in the main bedroom, Replace broken glazing in the main bedroom, Replace bathtub in the main bedroom, Paint walls, ceilings, doors and windows, Service drainage system. Replace broken glass pane, Replace the skylight

ELECTRICAL

Repair of Main incoming supply Distribution point that is corroded, Servicing of Swimming pool Distribution Board, Replace main DB in house with new surface mounted DB. Minor electrical repairs including replacing or damaged missing cover plates, TV points, isolators, plug points etc. Replace garden area outlet box with new waterproof termination box and re-connect cables. Install new conduit in enclosed Garage area to house existing loose cabling in the area. Remove guard house DB face plate, install a 16A SP circuit breaker for the UPS feed, surge arresters, manufacture a new face plate, re install the face plate and install legend card and labelling, Install new Pratley joint box, joint the new supply cable and existing supply cable outside the Guard house, New dedicated supply breaker for electric fence energizer to be installed at Guard house.

Install new 10kVA UPS at guard house.

SECURITY

Reposition Electric Fence energizer to Guard house.Install new 8 Strand/ 4 Zone Electric Fence including all accessories e.g. strobe lights, sirens, gate contactors, surge arrestors and earth rods. Connect electric Fence to Intruder Alarm system, Install new 4 x Static Cameras, Install new 2 x PTZ Cameras, Install new 1 x CCTV Recording System including all network switched, racking, monitors, keyboards, patches and panels

Connect CCTV system to Intruder Alarm system, Install new IP Intercom system including 1 x Master, 3 x slave points and surge protection. Install new gooseneck intercom stand for vehicular gate access, Connect new Intercom system to existing system. Install new Intruder Alarm system including door contacts, PIR detectors, outdoor dual beam detectors, keypads, alarm sounders, strobes and surge protection.

Install new 3 x Panic Buttons, Connect new Intruder Alarm system to new CCTV system.

MECHANICAL

Service existing air conditioner units, Service existing generator.

 

R 1 319 303.55

4

321 Rigel

WCS 054033 & 048576

BUILDING WORKS:

Phase 1- was confirmed as the following:

HVAC – Main bedroom; Lounges; Study; Proposed Guardhouse (Equipment room)

Generator – Behind guardhouse. Noise/Decibels to be reduced to comply.

Security – Electric fence; Cameras; Alarm; Gate motor; Intercom system; security Equipment to be placed in proposed guardhouse. Floor level/storm water drainage problems – Identified areas require existing floor (paving/concrete floors) removed, fill re-compacted then new paving finish (re-use if possible). Cracked Garage floor – floor to be demolished. Replaced with new

Evidence of water seepage into building on identified walls. Leakages to be rectified and walls to be filled/repainted. All interior walls to be re-painted to have consistent colour. Damaged ceilings and cornice to be replaced. Damaged/lifted roof flashing to be rectified. Towel rails/Toilet roll holders to be replaced new. Damaged blinds to be replaced with new. Damaged curtain rails to be rectified. All locks to be services (replaced where necessary) Steam clean all carpets

New skirting in Study, Interior levels inconsistent and cracking. To be rectified. All rubber traps to be replaced with new bottle traps. Rusted light fitting to be replaced with new. Door stoppers to all doors/Cupboards. New keys for cupboards. External doors to receive new weather bars.

Outbuilding – Replace existing Whb and WC. New shower doors to be installed. Main bedroom – fix mirror onto wall. Repaint internal door frames, Cover places for taps where necessary

Cupboard edge strips to be replaced. Repair existing door hinges, Repair existing bedroom cupboards, Pergola to receive new hurricane clips.

ELECTRICAL WORKS:

Allow for electrical repairs – which will result in issuing a certificate of compliance (C.O.C) as the primary function. Install security measures for close circuit surveillance (CCTV) installation, refers: ( all connected to UPS power): 10 Static Cameras;2 PTZ;3 screens for viewing;

1 Recording System for 30 days; Repair / replace an 8 strand electric fence installation including a certificate of compliance (C.O.C) Add new A/C units for main bedroom, lounge, sun room and guard house.

Servicing existing A/C units; New intruder alarm installation with indoor and outdoor passives, including 3 Panic Buttons to increase security measures

New intercom system for communication between guard house to outside and from guardhouse to the inside of the house.

R 2 398 350.77

R 89 124.35

5

313 Edward, Waterkloof

WCS 054031

BUILDING WORKS:

Fix cracks on walls,Paint walls, Fix/re-a line loose, replace broken/missing slate roof tiles by specialist, Paint existing steel balustrades, Service all trelly security sliding windows/doors

Reputy and repaint painted steel window frame where needed, Replace existing asbestos components if any, Replace damaged & paint existing closed eaves, Replace gutters and downpipes with new where needed, Paints to walls, ceilings, Replace internal vinyl flooring with new tiled flooring in the cottage room, Clean existing floor tiles, Clean existing wall to wall carpets

Remove existing wall to wall carpets & restore existing parquet flooring underneath.

Service sanitary fittings, Replace walls tiles were damaged, Replace coloured whb with new white

Replace existing coloured bath with new white, Replace coloured wc with new white, Install shower with new where needed, Replace missing/damaged ironmongery,Service existing bathroom extract fan, Replace formica counter tops in guard house, Retile existing vanity slab & repaint vanity cupboards.

Roofs : reinstate damaged roof tiles, reinstate waterproofing, reinstate damaged truss members,

reinstate waterproofing, reinstate and repaint ceiling boards to match existing

ELECTRICAL WORKS:

Allow for electrical repairs:Distribution Boards, Security Lighting,Switches and socket outlets,Power points for air-conditioning, Earthling and bonding, Allow for Mechanical repairs: Replacing damage geysers, Replacing air-conditioning, Additional air-conditioning, Toilet extraction and ventilation

R 0.00

R 2 597 583.51

6

273 Eridunus, Waterkloof

WCS 053575

BUILDING WORKS:

Demolish existing structurally damaged old guard house on south boundary wall, Fix cracks on walls, Service/fix sewer and storm water pipes, Varnish existing exterior doors where applicable

Remove existing wall tiles and replace with new where applicable, Re-net existing steel carport with new shade netting, Replace drop in stove and oven with new, Refurbish existing squash court walls and floor, Service existing sauna room, Repaint existing steel balustrades, Repaint existing painted walls, Re-vanish existing timber eaves, Replace gutters and downpipes with new where applicable, Replace rotten roof timber with new where applicable, Paints to walls, ceilings

Retile existing tiled skirting, risers and treads to match existing finish were applicable, Replace broken brass coat and hat hooks, Add mirrors where applicable, Re-putty and repaint existing painted steel window frames where applicable, Replace missing window stays where applicable

Clean existing wall to wall carpets, Replace existing carpets where stains cannot be removed by cleaning, Clean existing floor tiles, Repair or replace existing garage doors where applicable

Replace broken stoep/balcony tiles to match existing, Service sanitary fittings, Replace walls tiles

Replace coloured whb with new white at the small bathroom, Replace existing coloured bath with new white at the small bathroom

Replace coloured wc with new white at the small bathroom, Replace shower with new at the small bathroom, Repaint existing painted skirting where applicable,Replace missing/damaged ironmongery, Relay existing paving

ELECTRICAL WORKS:

Allow for electrical repairs: Replace interior and exterior lighting, Replace power points, Rewiring of distribution boards, Replace gate motor, Replace garage doors motors, Earthing and lightning protection

MECHANICAL WORKS:

Mechanical: Installation of air conditioning

R 0.00

R 2 828 604.88

7

286 Albertus, Waterkloof

WCS 053584

BUILDING WORKS:

Remove steel door frame and replacing with new, Fix sliding gear of timber sliding double doors

Repair and waterproof concrete roof ridge capping, Remove aluminum adjustable louvered awnings and replace with new, Remove aluminum roof gutters and downpipes and replace with new, Remove portion of damaged flush plastered gypsum plasterboard ceilings and replace with new, Remove damaged acoustic suspended ceiling and replace with new, Replace missing acoustic suspended ceiling tiles, Remove portion of damaged fibre-cement suspended eaves soffit coverings replace with new, Remove fibre-cement fascias and barge boards and replace with new, Remove existing roof waterproofing and replace with new, Remove damaged timber laminate skirtings and replace with new, Remove wall cupboard and replace with new, Remove sink cupboards and replace with new, Remove BIC and replace with new, Remove timber counters and replace with new, Remove timber trap door and frame and replace with new

Remove rubber tile floor covering and skirtings and replace with ceramic tiles, Remove carpet floor covering and replace with new, Remove door closer and mortice lockset and replace with new, Remove bathroom towel rail and toilet roll holder and replace with new, Remove steel floor grating, galvanize and re-instate existing, Hack off internal and external plaster due to dampness, waterproof and replace with new plaster as per engineer’s instructions, Hack off wall and floors tiles including tile skirting’s and replace with new, Remove ceramic soap dishes and replace with new, Remove corroded pipes and replace with new uPVC pipes. Remove Sink, WC pan , wash hand basin, shower trays and shower cubicle and replace with new next to the kitchen

Remove wallpaper, plaster and paint wall

Remove grout between floor tiles and clean out joints to receive new grout were damaged, Steam clean existing carpet floor covering, Clean down window panes and make good putty to glazing

Fix window mechanism for easy operating, Demolish existing concrete apron and replace with new, Remove and replace steel rotary dryer, Cart away existing loose rubble from site

Brick seal face brick walls and stone wall cladding, Remove shrubs and plants against building and replace with apron slab were necessary, Paint all new and existing walls and concrete surfaces, Paint all new and existing plasterboard suspended or nailed-up ceilings boards and bulkheads, Paint all new and existing fiber-cement suspended or nailed-up ceiling boards

Paint fibre-cement fascias and barge boards, Varnish new and existing timber doors, frames, skirtings and shelving, Varnish existing timber ceilings (Kitchen), Paint all new and existing metal doors, frames, windows, gates, burglar bars, screens, balustrades, rails, bars and pipes

Paint existing metal gazebo, Paint existing IBR roof sheeting, Remove existing courtyard brick paving, level, re-compact and replay existing brick paving on new sand layer, Remove brick pavers and replace with new were necessary,Break out portion of existing concrete storm water channels and replace with new, Waterproofing of Roof

ELECTRICAL WORKS:

Allow for electrical repairs, Replace interior and exterior lighting, Replace power points, Rewiring of distribution boards, Replace gate motor, Replace garage doors motors, Earthing and lightning protection, Cameras

MECHANICAL WORKS:

Installation of air conditioning, Service generator

R 0.00

R 2 784 102.34

8

13, 1st Avenue Houghton*

WCS 050773 & 054581

BUILDINGS WORKS:

All rooms to be painted. New carpets to Ground Floor passage, All existing carpets to be deep cleaned, All Bathrooms to be upgraded as per drawings, New tiling and to bathrooms, New ceiling to Guest toilet, Door to be repaired. New tiling to toilet, Kitchen to be upgraded as per drawings.

New cabinetry to kitchen and scullery, New tiling to kitchen and scullery, Repairs to pantry cabinetry, Study cabinetry to be repaired. New shelving to Ground Floor store, New plumbing to be installed. Balcony tiling to be re-grouted, Balcony balustrading to be repainted. External timber doors and windows to be re-varnished with new putty to glazing. All internal timber to be retained as is.

All walls to be prepared and repainted. Garage walls to be prepared and repainted. New storm water channel around the buildings, Bath tub to be re enamelled, New taps to existing freestanding tub. Repaint existing front boundary wall

ELECTRICAL WORKS:

Allow for electrical repairs – which will result in issuing a certificate of compliance (C.O.C) as the primary function.

Install security measures for close circuit surveillance (CCTV) installation, refers: ( all connected to UPS power): 10 Static Cameras; 2 PTZ;3 screens for viewing;1 Recording System for 30 days;

Repair / replace an 8 strand electric fence installation including a certificate of compliance (C.O.C)

Add new A/C units for main bedroom, lounge, sun room and guard house. Servicing existing A/C units;New intruder alarm installatio, New intercom system for communication between guard house to outside and from guardhouse to the inside of the house.

The new electrical installation to allow for a future Generator(supplied and installed by the client)

Servicing existing lift

R 3 133 499.05

R 333 263.99

9

21A Killarney Road, Sandhurst

WCS 052038

BUILDING WORKS:

Replacement of cracked marble tiles

Painting of external walls including timber windows (Removal and replacement of timber windows damaged by dry rot).

New Drywall and paint and new door to guardhouse for server room.

Replacement of damaged gutters and installation of leaf guard mesh.

Installation of frosted vinyl to bathroom widows 6.

Repair to carpet

Maintenance of skylights

New stainless steel balustrading.

Repair of wall cracks as per engineers specifications

Repair of precast concrete architrave to outbuilding door.

Repair external doors on outbuilding

Replace 2 external doors on outbuilding

Please note that all internal painting and internal damp proofing to be done by DPW maintenance.

ELECTRICAL WORKS:

Allow for electrical repairs – for achieving the issuing of a certificate of compliance (C.O.C) as the primary function.

Install security measures for close circuit surveillance (CCTV) installation, refers: ( all connected to UPS power)

10 Static Cameras;

1 PTZ;

3 screens for viewing;

1 Recording System for 30 days;

Repair / replace an 8 strand electric fence installation including a certificate of compliance (C.O.C)

Add new A/C unit for main bedroom.

Servicing existing A/C units;

New intruder alarm installation with indoor and outdoor passives, including 3 Panic Buttons to increase security measures

New intercom system for communication between guard house to outside and from guardhouse to the inside of the house.

R 197 826.19

R 2 501 531.73

10

79 Bogey

WCS 052425

BUILDING WORKS:

Install new aprons, Cut trees, Demolish existing perimeter walls replace with new

Fix cracks on walls, Replace existing pool surround with new, Paint existing paving, Replace loose paving, Remove all pergolas, Install timber decking, Paint existing timber eaves

Replace gutters and downpipes with new

Paints to walls, ceilings, Replace internal flooring with new, Clean existing floor tiles, Replace stoep tile with new, Service sanitary fittings, Replace walls tiles, Install new vanity cupboards

Replace whb with new , Replace existing bath with new, Replace wc with new, Replace shower with new , Replace missing/damaged ironmongery

ELECTRICAL WORKS:

Allow for electrical repairs – for achieving the issuing of a certificate of compliance (C.O.C) as the primary function.

Install security measures for close circuit surveillance (CCTV) installation, refers: ( all connected to UPS power)

10 Static Cameras;

1 PTZ;

3 screens for viewing;

1 Recording System for 30 days;

Repair / replace an 8 strand electric fence installation including a certificate of compliance (C.O.C)

Add new A/C unit for main bedroom.

Servicing existing A/C units;

New intruder alarm installation with indoor and outdoor passives, including 3 Panic Buttons to increase security measures

New intercom system for communication between guard house to outside and from guardhouse to the inside of the house.

R 920 961.98

R 1 200 680.99

11

205 Sterlitzia Street

WCS 054730

ELECTRICAL WORKS:

Repair exterior and interior lighting, Rewiring and distribution boards, Repair power points

Installation of Earthing and lightning protection, Repair gate and garage motors

MECHANICAL WORKS:

Servicing of air conditioning

BUILDING WORKS:

New Boundary walls: Removal of existing fencing,Trench excavations,Reinforced concrete foundations, Construct Masonry walls , Backfilling, Covered entertainment area, Repair and reinstate timber rafters, brandering etc Replace ceiling boards, Repair roof

Paving: Remove and reinstate to match existing, Backfill to required density, Painting , Preparation and Waterproofing, Repair and seal cracks, Repaint (colours to be confirmed)

Roof, Identify leaks and repair , Replace/repair ceiling damaged ceiling boards, Repaint to match existing

R 0.00

R 2 658 529.98

     

R 6 808 939.18

R 20 255 579.94

30 October 2017 - NW2750

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Bergman, Mr D to ask the Mr D Bergman

1) What was the reason for the recent replacement of the blinds in the houses at the parliamentary villages; (2) whether a tender process was followed to appoint the service provider who installed the blinds; if not, why not; if so, what are the details of the (a) date(s) when the tender was placed, (b) place where the tender was placed, (c) bidders who submitted tenders, (d) the winning bidder and (e) cost incurred to replace the blinds?

Reply:

1. The reason for the recent replacement of blinds in houses at the parliamentary villages were because the aluminium perforated blinds in most residences were damaged, tenants complained about not being able to clean the blinds because they bend easily and get damaged, resulting in them being unable to open and close smoothly and secure locking because of the piled dust. Furthermore, doors and fanlights did not have blinds.

2. Yes, an open tender process was followed to appoint the service provider who installed the blinds at the parliamentary villages.

(a) The tender was advertised on 02 September 2016 and closed on 23 September 2016.

(b) The following are the places where the said tender was placed:

      • www.publicworks.gov.za

     • www.etenders.gov.za

     • www.treasury.gov.za

    • www.info.gov.za/documents/tenders

    • Public Works tender noticeboard

(c) There were nine (9) bidders who submitted tenders, as follows:

1. DBEC PTY LTD

2. Earl-Nique Decorators CC

3. Louise Mulholland Interiors

4. Mosebetsi Interiors

5. MTF Consultants

6. Belinda’s Creative Interior Décor

7. Business by Numbers

8. Posh Curtain Designer CC

9. Azis Interior Designs CC

(d) The winning bidder was Belinda’s Creative Interior Décor.

(e) The cost incurred to replace the blinds amounted to R1, 586 890.45.

30 October 2017 - NW2119

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Gardee, Mr GA to ask the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs

How many municipalities across the country have municipal-owned entities; (2) Do the specified municipal-owned entities have boards in place; (if so (a) who appoints the board members, (b) how long is the term of each specified board, (c) when was each current board appointed and (d) how many members of each board are female?

Reply:

The information is not readily available in the department and requests were made to the Provincial Departments of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs. However, only six provinces provided information in this regard:

PROVINCE

How many municipalities across the country have municipal owned entities

(2)

   

(a)

Who appoints the board members

(b)

how long is the term of each specified board

(c)

When was each current board appointed

(d)

How many members of each board are female

Western Cape

City of Cape Town

City of Cape Town and Western Cape Government

It’s presumed to be a fixed term board

Various dates – see list attached

5 of 11 members are female

Gauteng

City of Tshwane

The Board is appointed by the City of Tshwane as the shareholder

The appointment of the Board is aligned to the five-year political term of Council

1 October 2012

Tshwane Economic Development Agency – 3 female members

       

10 April 2012

Housing Company Tshwane – 1 female member

 

City of Johannesburg

City of Joburg

1 year

16 March 2017

City Power – 3 female members

         

Joburg Water- 4 female members

         

Pikitup – 4 female members

         

Johannesburg Social Housing Company – 1 female member

         

Joburg Development Agency – 2 female members

         

Joburg Market – 2 female members

         

Joburg Property Company – 3 female members

         

Joburg Roads Agency – 5 female members

         

Metrobus – 3 female members

         

Joburg City Parks & Zoo – 3 female members

         

Joburg City Theatres – 7 female members

         

Metro Trading Company – 5 female members

 

City of Ekurhuleni

Council

3 years

1 May 2015

Brakpan Bus Company – 1 female member (resigned)

         

Ekurhuleni Housing Company – 4 female members

         

East Rand Water Care Company – 2 female members

 

West Rand DM

Executive Mayor

3 years

April 2017

West Rand Development Agency – 2 female members

 

Sedibeng DM

Council

Not specified

February 2015

Vaal River City Tourism Promotion Company – 1 female member

North West

Dr KKDM Economic Agency (SOC) Ltd.

The Council of the Parent Municipality

3 years

1 January 2016

2 female members (1 resigned)

 

Rustenburg LM

Executive Mayor or the Council after an advertisement in the local newspapers

2 years

-

1 female member

 

Lekwa-Teemane Development Agency

Council

3 years

In the process of appointing new board (recently terminated board was appointed Nov 2010 and term expired Oct 2013, however they remained an interim board until July 2017)

-

Mpumalanga

The City of Mbombela inherited the Umjindi Local Economic Development Agency after the amalgamation of Mbombela LM and Umjindi LM

City of Mbombela

24 months

New board in process of being appointed

New board in process of being appointed

 

Thabachweu Local Economic Development Agency (THALEDA)

Council

3 yrs

20th October 2014 (An extension for a further one year was granted after the term of office expired in September 2017)

1 female member

Free State

No response from the province

       

Northern Cape

No municipality in the Northern Cape has a municipal-owned entity

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

KwaZulu-Natal

Umhlosinga Development Agency

The respective District Municipality

5 years

26 March 2013

0

 

Zululand Development Agency

 

3 years

01 April 2016

3 female members

 

Uthungulu Fresh Produce Market (King Cetshwayo)

 

5 years

2015

3 female members

 

ILembe Management Development Enterprise

 

3 years

02 October 2015

3 female members

 

UGu South Coast Development Agency

 

3 years

10 July 2015

3 female members

 

Harry Gwala Development Agency

 

3 years

01 April 2015

0

 

UMgungundlovu Development Agency

 

3 years

01 July 2016

3 female members

 

Umzinyathi Development Agency

 

3 years

16 October 2016

2 female members

 

UThukela Development Agency

 

3 years

14 July 2017

1 female member

 

Amajuba Development Agency (The Municipal Council is yet to Endorse the Board and conduct the inauguration)

 

Nil - Awaiting Council Endorsement

2015

0

 

Durban ICC

 

5 years

2014

1 female member

 

Durban Marine Theme Park trading as Ushaka Marine world

 

5 years

2013

2 female members

 

Safe City Pietermaritzburg

 

5 years

2015

2 female members

 

Ugu South Coast Tourism

 

5 years

2015

3 female members

 

Uthukela Water

 

5 years

2014

unknown

Limpopo

No response from the province

       

Eastern Cape

No response from the province

       

30 October 2017 - NW2169

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Dreyer, Ms AM to ask the Minister of Health

(a) What is the total number of claims of medical negligence that have been instituted against his department (i) in the (aa) 2014-15, (bb) 2015-16 and (cc) 2016-17 financial year and (ii) since 1 April 2017, (b)(i) what is the (aa) nature and (bb) total amount paid for medical negligence claims against his department in (aaa) settlement agreements (bbb) court orders in each financial year?

Reply:

The following tables reflect the details in this regard.

Table 1.

2014/15

PROVINCE

NUMBER OF MEDICO- LEGAL CLAIMS

NATURE OF THE CLAIM

TOTAL AMOUNT PAID FOR MEDICO- LEGAL CLAIMS

TOTAL AMOUNT PAID FOR MEDICO- LEGAL CLAIMS BY WAY OF SETTLEMENT AGREEMENTS

TOTAL AMOUNT PAID FOR MEDICO- LEGAL CLAIMS BY WAY OF COURT ORDERS

Eastern Cape

450

Maternity cases

Orthopaedic cases

R73 703 837.58

-

-

Free State

44

Cerebral Palsy, Wrong diagnosis/medication, Surgical complications

R15 090 000.00

R190 000.00

R14 900 000.00

Gauteng

396

Cerebral Palsy

Botched operations

Amputations

Hysterectomy

Spine complications

Anaesthetic Deaths

Retinopathy of premature (ROP)

Uninformed consent

R 154 480 155.61

0

R 154 480 155.61

KwaZulu Natal

176

Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Surgical

Orthopaedic

R102 626 616.05

   

Limpopo

93

Cerebral Palsy

Orthopaedics

Surgical

Obstetric& Gynaecology

0

0

0

Mpumalanga

149

Maternity cases

Orthopaedic cases

R 2 773 768.00

R 280 000.00

R 2 493 768.00

North West

53

Maternity cases

Orthopaedic cases

R 19 978 582.84

R 19 978 582.84

0

Northern Cape

4

Cerebral Palsy

Surgical

R80 000.00

R80 000.00

Nil

Western Cape

197

Medical malpractice claims

R 22 587 000.00

R 22 587 000.00

Nil

TOTALS

1562

 

R391 319 960.08

R20 528 582.84

R171 873 923.61

2015/16

PROVINCE

NUMBER OF MEDICO- LEGAL CLAIMS

NATURE OF THE CLAIM

TOTAL AMOUNT PAID FOR MEDICO- LEGAL CLAIMS

TOTAL AMOUNT PAID FOR MEDICO- LEGAL CLAIMS BY WAY OF SETTLEMENT AGREEMENTS

TOTAL AMOUNT PAID FOR MEDICO- LEGAL CLAIMS BY WAY OF COURT ORDERS

Eastern Cape

524

Maternity cases

Orthopaedic cases

R147 882 433.20

-

-

Free State

40

Cerebral Palsy, Wrong diagnosis/medication, Surgical complications

R20,614,459.59

R70,000.00

R20,544,459.59

Gauteng

330

Cerebral Palsy

Botched operations

Amputations

Hysterectomy

Spine complications

Anaesthetic Deaths

Retinopathy of premature (ROP)

Uninformed consent

R433 336 588.66

0

R 433 336 588.66

KwaZulu- Natal

210

Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Surgical

Orthopaedic

Paediatric

R75 752 135.62

   

Limpopo

122

Cerebral Palsy

Orthopaedics

Surgical

Obstetric& Gynaecology

R6 883 452.00

R50 000.00

R6 783 452.99

Mpumalanga

168

Maternity cases

Orthopaedic cases

Mental Health care user case

R 14 538 941.92

R 737 249.00

R 13 801 692.92

Northern Cape

9

Cerebral Palsy

Surgical

R70 000.00

R70 000.00

Nil

North West

126

Maternity cases

Orthopaedic cases

R 14 147 274.00

R 7 696 946.00

R 6 450 328.00

Western Cape

203

Medical malpractice

R 17 641 080.30

R 17 641 080.30

Nil

TOTALS

1 732

 

R730 866 365.29

R26 265 275.30

R480 916 522.16

2016/17

PROVINCE

NUMBER OF MEDICO- LEGAL CLAIMS

NATURE OF THE CLAIM

TOTAL AMOUNT PAID FOR MEDICO- LEGAL CLAIMS

TOTAL AMOUNT PAID FOR MEDICO- LEGAL CLAIMS BY WAY OF SETTLEMENT AGREEMENTS

TOTAL AMOUNT PAID FOR MEDICO- LEGAL CLAIMS BY WAY OF COURT ORDERS

Eastern Cape

424

Maternity cases

Orthopaedic cases

R218 784 980.55

-

-

Free State

44

Cerebral Palsy, Wrong diagnosis/medication, Surgical complications

R32,997,664.87

R1,190,000.00

R31,807,664.87

Gauteng

521

Cerebral Palsy

Botched operations

Amputations

Hysterectomy

Spine complications

Anaesthetic Deaths

Retinopathy of premature (ROP)

Uninformed consent

566 900 336.00

0.

566 900 336.00

KwaZulu- Natal

138

Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Surgical

Oncology

Urology

Ophthalmology

R241 926 630.19

   

Limpopo

218

Cerebral Palsy

Orthopaedics

Surgical

Obstetric& Gynaecology

R74 174 281.15

R11 583 685.00

R62 590 596.15

Mpumalanga

220

Maternity cases

Orthopaedic cases

Mental Health care user case

R 33 274 495.67

R 1 696 687.00

R 31 577 808.67

Northern Cape

32

Cerebral Palsy

Surgical

R 70 000.00

R 70 000.00

Nil

North West

72

Maternity cases

Orthopaedic cases

R 48 198 000.00

R 27 957 629.96

R 20 240 370.04

Western Cape

265

Medical malpractice

R 17 426 356.96

R 17 426 356.96

R20,000,000.00

TOTALS

1934

 

R1 233 752 745.39

R59 924 358.92

R733 116 775.73

2017/18

PROVINCE

NUMBER OF MEDICO- LEGAL CLAIMS

NATURE OF THE CLAIM

TOTAL AMOUNT PAID FOR MEDICO- LEGAL CLAIMS

TOTAL AMOUNT PAID FOR MEDICO- LEGAL CLAIMS BY WAY OF SETTLEMENT AGREEMENTS

TOTAL AMOUNT PAID FOR MEDICO- LEGAL CLAIMS BY WAY OF COURT ORDERS

Eastern Cape

         

Free State

26

Cerebral Palsy, Wrong diagnosis/medication, Surgical complications

R13,650,000.00

R13,500,000.00

R150,000.00

Gauteng

90

Cerebral Palsy

Botched operations

Amputations

Hysterectomy

Spine complications

Anaesthetic Deaths

Retinopathy of premature (ROP)

Uninformed consent

R 46 604 718.99

0

R 46 604 718.99

Kwazulu- Natal

-

Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Surgical

Oncology

Urology

Ophthalmology

R134 436 666.80

   

Limpopo

116

Cerebral Palsy

Orthopaedics

Surgical

Obstetric& Gynaecology

R1 243 160.00

R265 000.00

R978 160.00

Mpumalanga

80

Maternity cases

Orthopaedic cases

Mental Health care user case

R 25 947 455.00

R 310 000.00

R 25 673 455.00

Northern Cape

11

Cerebral Palsy

Surgical

Nil

Nil

Nil

North West

37

Maternity cases

Orthopaedic cases

R25 119 377.36

R 24 470 641. 36

R 648 736.00

Western Cape

         

TOTALS

360

 

R247 001 378.15

R38 545 641.36

R74 055 069.99

END

30 October 2017 - NW3033

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Carter, Ms D to ask the Minister of Public Enterprises

(1) (a) What matters has she requested that the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) investigate with regard to Eskom and (b) over what period; (2) Whether she has requested that the SIU investigation should cover the emergency coal and diesel contracts that Eskom had entered into since 1 January 2001; if not, why not?

Reply:

1. (a) The motivation submitted to the Honourable President Jacob Zuma requests a proclamation to be issued in order to authorize the SIU to among others investigate the following:

(i) Practices in the procurement of coal from various coal suppliers (inter alia, Tegeta Mining and Exploration: Brakfontein Colliery, Tshedza Mining Manungu Colliery, Keaton Mining Manungu Colliery and Universal Coal Kangala Colliery); coal transportation services and diesel;

(ii) Procurement by Eskom and Transnet and payments made in respect thereof in a manner that was not fair, equitable, transparent, competitive or cost-effective contrary to legislation, National Treasury instructions as well as Eskom’s and Transnet policies and procedures respectively;

(iii) Irregular payments or procurement that were facilitated through the improper conduct of employees of Eskom and Transnet with undisclosed or unauthorised conflicts of interest or any other person or entity in order unduly benefit themselves or others through corrupt or fraudulent means;

(iv) Mal-performance and/or maladministration in relation to projects in Eskom’s Build Programme;

(v) Any related unauthorised, irregular or fruitless and wasteful expenditure incurred by Eskom and Transnet;

(vi) The procurement of locomotives and other related tenders by Transnet SOC Limited and payments made in respect thereof in a manner that was not fair, equitable, transparent, competitive or cost-effective contrary to contrary to legislation, National Treasury instructions as well as Transnet’s policies and procedures;

(vii) The appointment of McKenzie, Trillian and Regiment Capital to render services to Eskom Holdings SOC Limited and payments made in respect thereof in a manner that was not fair, equitable, transparent, competitive or cost-effective contrary to applicable legislation, instructions issued by the National Treasury as well as Eskom’s policies and procedures; and

(v) iiiAny improper or unlawful conduct by any person or entity, in relation to the allegations set out in paragraphs 1 to 5 above.

(b) Please refer to motivation for the period under point 2 below.

(2) A decision was taken to undertake a complete review of Eskom’s procurement process and contracting requirements for the conclusion of coal supply contracts for the period October 2008 up to 21 July 2016. Therefore, the review by SIU is informed by the need to determine if there were unfair practices in awarding contracts and whether decisions taken by the board and/or the executives were always made in the interest of deriving the best value for money.

The period of review is informed by the fact that the emergency diesel and coal procurements were heighted between the period 2008 and 2016. Therefore, as a matter of priority, there is a need to determine if some of the emergency procurement were warranted. Furthermore, as mentioned in point 1 above, various investigation reports concerning Eskom and Transnet have been issued to date, however, it appears that not all findings have been adequately addressed hence it is important to independently review the reports and ensure that all recommendations contained therein are fully dealt with.

It is also important to note that if there are specific allegations that fall outside of this period, the Proclamation authorising the SIU to conduct investigations into the affairs of Eskom and Transnet may be amended to include those allegations. In this regard, I invite anyone who is aware of any allegations against any SOC to bring them forward so that they can be investigated.

Remarks:

   

Reply: Approved / Not Approved

       

Mr. Mogokare Richard Seleke

   

Ms. Lynne Brown, MP

 

Director-General

   

Minister of Public Enterprises

Date:

   

Date:

30 October 2017 - NW3038

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Carter, Ms D to ask the Minister of Police

Has the SA Police Service (SAPS) found that a certain person (name furnished) who was involved in a certain incident (details furnished) was the target of an attempted hijacking; if so, (a) on what basis did they form the opinion and (b) did the SAPS take into consideration the fact that no attempt was apparently made to leave the vehicle undamaged for re-sale, as is usual in hijacking cases; (2) did the SAPS take the specified vehicle into custody for purposes of collecting evidence; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details; (3) (a) what is the (i) name and (ii) professional designation of the officer investigating the matter and (b) on what basis was this investigating officer selected to lead the investigation, given that there are more senior investigators available?

Reply:

(1) It is unknown at this stage of the investigation, whether the person who was involved in the incident mentioned, was a target of an attempted hijacking.

(1)(a) Not applicable.

(1)(b) Not applicable.

(2) The vehicle was not taken into custody for the purpose of collecting evidence, due to the breakdown services being instructed, by the mentioned person, to collect the vehicle from the crime scene.

(3)(a)(i)(ii) The details of the investigating officer cannot be disclosed, in order to allow the investigation to be conducted without fear or favour.

(3)(b) The investigating officer is experienced in cases of this nature.

30 October 2017 - NW2713

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Jooste, Ms K to ask the Minister of Health

How many (a) adults and (b) children received post-exposure prophylaxis treatments in each province (i) in the (aa) 2014-15, (bb) 2015-16 and (cc) 2016-17 financial years and (ii) since 1 April 2017?

Reply:

The table below snows the total number of clients who received sexual assault prophylaxis disaggregated per province, data is not collected separately for adults and children, to prevent HIV infection.

With regard to the period April 2017 to June 2017 the data element is not included in the National Indicator Data Set (NDIS)

PROVINCE

2014/15

2015/16

2016/17

Eastern Cape

5,511

4,923

4,390

Free State

2,224

1,839

1,853

Gauteng

5,585

4,998

8,103

KwaZulu Natal

5,008

5,024

4,597

Limpopo

3,612

3,213

2,882

Mpumalanga

2,829

2,277

2,346

North West

700

1,970

1,747

Northern Cape

3,243

770

676

Western Cape

3,243

3,122

3,374

RSA

31,010

28,136

29,968

END.

30 October 2017 - NW1989

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Thembekwayo, Dr S to ask the Minister of Health

(a) What is the total number of senior nursing vacancies at (i) Elim, (ii) Malamulele, (iii) Messina, (iv) Siloam and (v) Tshilidzini hospitals; (b) for how long has each post been vacant and (c) by what date will each post be filled?

Reply:

(a) and (b) The following table reflects the details in this regard

Hospital

Post Designation

Approved

Filled

Vacant

Date vacated

Date to be filled

Elim

Deputy Director

1

0

1

 

Not yet determined

 

Assistant Manager

6

2

4

1 each in 2010, 2012, 2014 and 2017

 
 

Operational Manager

23

9

14

2 each in 2013 and 2014, and 10 never

 

Malamulele

Deputy Manager

1

1

0

Filled

Not yet determined

 

Assistant Manager

6

3

3

2 never filled, and 1 in 2015

 
 

Operational Manager

17

8

9

6 never filled, 1 each in 2011, 2015 and 2016

 

Messina

Deputy Manager

1

1

0

Filled

Not yet determined

 

Assistant Manager

3

2

1

Never filled

 
 

Operational Manager

13

4

9

1 each in 2011, 2014, 2015 and 6 never filled

 

Siloam

Deputy Manager

1

0

1

July 2005

Not yet determined

 

Assistant Manager

6

1

5

1 in 2012 and 4 never filled

 
 

Operational Manager

19

12

7

1 in 2013 and 6 never filled

 

Tshilidzini

Deputy Manager

1

0

1

July 2014

Not yet determined

 

Assistant Manager

11

3

8

1 each in 2011, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2016, and 3 never filled

 
 

Operational Manager

31

21

10

1 each in 2011, 2012, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 and 4 never filled

 

 

END.

30 October 2017 - NW2963

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Figg, Mr MJ to ask the Minister of Public Works

(1) Whether any contractors that entered into a contract with his department had their contracts ceded or cancelled in the past financial year; if so, what are the reasons for the cession or cancellation; (2) Whether his department incurred any financial losses as a result of the cession or cancellation; if so, what are the details of the financial losses?

Reply:

  1. and (2) Yes, the details are as follows:

BLOEMFONTEIN REGIONAL OFFICE

WCS

SERVICE PROVIDER

PROJECT NAME

DATE CANCELLED

  1. REASON FOR CANCELLATION
  1. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS

049859

Moretlo Consulting CC

Tempe repairs and renovations to building 1,2,5 to 8 and 21 at Military Police Area Office.

20 May 2016

Consultant not providing monthly financial reports as per contract and not attending project meetings, even after a warning letter was issued.

There will be no financial losses to be incurred by the Department of Public Works (DPW) as a departmental quantity surveyor was appointed to execute the quantity surveying functions until project completion.

051856

Central Bridge Trading 389 CC

Vrede Police Station:

Condition Based Maintenance

11 August 2016

At contract completion the contractor was not even 48% complete with project work. The contractor was put on terms in several project and site meetings but the work on site was not progressing at all.

The financial losses can only be known when another contractor is appointed to complete the project and when the project is complete. The Department of Public Works (DPW) is at advertisement stage.

052133

Pegas Trading CC

Deeds Office Upgrading of sewer system

19 September 2016

The contractor delivered poor progress on site and ultimately abandoned site.

The financial losses can only be known when another contractor is appointed to complete the project and when the project is complete. The Department of Public Works (DPW) is at advertisement stage.

043244

Keren Kula Construction (pty) ltd

Bloemfontein Central Government Building construction of the office block

22 September 2016

The contractor filed for voluntary liquidation.

The financial losses can only be known when another contractor is appointed to complete the project and when the project is complete.

CAPE TOWN REGIONAL OFFICE

WCS

SERVICE PROVIDER

PROJECT NAME

DATE CANCELLED

  • REASON FOR CANCELLATION
  • FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS

053916

Vino Building & Multi Projects

Albertinia, Heidelberg and Mossel Bay: Magistrates Offices: Construction of Facilities For People with Disabilities

06 December 2016

Site was handed over on 14 September 2016, but the contractor never commenced with any work.

The financial implication will be known once the replacement contractor is appointed and the project completed. The awarding of the tender is anticipated for the 2017/11/09.

PORT ELIZABETH REGIONAL OFFICE

WCS

SERVICE PROVIDER

PROJECT NAME

DATE CANCELLED

  1. REASON FOR CANCELLATION
  1. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS

049997

 

Poenie’s Builders CC

Graaff Reinet South African Police Service (SAPS) Academy: Complete upgrading of existing boundary fence to the complex.

17 August 2016

Poor performance by Contractor as well as cash flow problems and lack of progress after several warning letters were issued by the Consultants and the Project Manager.

There will be financial implications. The replacement contractor was appointed in September 2017 and the exact financial implications will be determined at the completion of the contract.

050144

Twizza Civils and Building CC

Port Elizabeth: SAPS Southdene Police Garage: Complete construction of boundary wall and fencing.

03 Mar. 2017

Poor performance by Contractor as well as cash flow problems and lack progress after several warning letters were issued by the Consultants and the Project Manager.

The financial implication will be determined once the completion contract is in place and project completed. The Department of Public Works (DPW) is at the adjudication stage of the Supply Chain Management (SCM) process in this regard.

JOHANNESBURG REGIONAL OFFICE

WCS

SERVICE PROVIDER

PROJECT NAME

DATE CANCELLED

  1. REASON FOR CANCELLATION

(2) FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS

023106

Masutanaka Trading Enterprise

Oberholzer Magistrates Office: Security measures. Upgrade includes minor works: Completion contract.

23 April 2015

The contractor abandoned the site.

The contract started on the 01st September 2016 and was terminated on the 28th July 2017. The project is on a 12 months defects liability period and the final account will determine the full financial implications of the terminated contract.

30 October 2017 - NW2936

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Mackenzie, Mr C to ask the Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services

(a) For which purpose and/or programme was R650 million in recapitalisation funds allocated to the SA Post Office in the second quarter of the 2016-17 financial year, (b) what amount of the recapitalisation funds was allocated for each purpose and/or programme and (c) on what date was each amount allocated?

Reply:

I have been informed by the Department as follows:

  1. (b) (c) The allocation was for the recapitalization of SAPO to implement its strategic turnaround plan. The total amount of R650 million was for the recapitalization of SAPO to enable it to implement its strategic turnaround plan. The total amount of R650 million was transferred to SAPO on 18th April 2016

 

Approved/Not Approved

---------------------------------

Dr Siyabonga Cwele, MP

Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services

Date:

30 October 2017 - NW2208

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Waters, Mr M to ask the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs

1. When next will the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipal Council conduct an assessment into the conditions of their road network? 2. How often is a metropolitan municipality compelled to do such an assessment?

Reply:

The Gauteng Department of Cooperative Governance Human Settlements and Traditional Affairs provided the response in this regard:

1. The Ekurhuleni Metro Municipality is currently in the process of appointing a service provider who will conduct the assessment.

2. Best practice dictates that a pavement management system be updated at least every 3 years.

30 October 2017 - NW3149

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Madisha, Mr WM to ask the Minister of Public Enterprises

(a) What are the root causes of the quadrupling of Eskom’s cost of electricity generation since 2007 which translates to an increase of 400% and (b) has she found that this has negatively affected the development and growth prospects of the country, in view of the fact that Eskom generates as much as 95% of the country’s electricity supply and, therefore, plays a critical role in our wellbeing and economic development?

Reply:

(a)

The average Eskom electricity price in 2007/8 financial year was 19.4c/kWh and in 2017/18 financial year it is around 85c/kWh. In nominal terms it represents an increase of 339% over the 10 years. The annual rate of inflation over this period averaged around 5.9%, therefore in real terms the current average price reflects an increase of 148% over the ten years.

It was widely reported in the media ten years and more ago, that Eskom’s price at that stage did not reflect the long run sustainable price. In essence the price mostly reflected fuel and operating/maintenance cost, with very little provision for the cost of the assets. This was mainly due to two reasons: firstly, a 24-year period of annual decreases in real terms in the price of electricity, taking it to a level that was the lowest in the world by a significant margin.

Secondly, the fact that the newest existing assets at that time were already around 16 years old and the average age of the assets much older. Therefore, the cost components of depreciation and cost of capital were inherently low – however at that stage Eskom’s average price had over the 24 years drifted down to a level that did not even reflect the full cost of that relatively low capital.

It is recognised that in the long run the capital-intensive nature of electricity generation and transmission implies that the capital cost usually comprises more than 50% of the total cost of electricity; however in 2007 it was very much lower than that. In addition, with the commencement of the build programme, it became evident that international prices for new power plant had nearly doubled in real terms over the preceding ten years. Hence media reports at the time quoted independent electricity experts that Eskom’s average price will have to treble over the next ten years, to enable Eskom to access the capital required for the new investments – therefore, for Eskom to be able to raise the debt and thereafter to honour the debt commitments in terms of repayment of debt principal and payment of debt interest.

At an average of 85c/kWh including transmission and distribution, Eskom’s current price translates to around 6.3c/kWh in US$ terms – far lower than any comparable international price for a coal-based system, including transmission and distribution, which generally starts at around 9.5c/kWh and higher. Eskom’s average price is therefore still quite competitive internationally and would still be so even after the requested increases, which are required because Eskom’s current 85c/kWh still does not fully reflect a level of prudent and efficient cost, as confirmed by any credible international comparison.

Clearly, electricity intensive industries would prefer lower prices. However if the price is below any credible international reference based on efficient cost, then it implies someone else would have to pay the difference. In the short term the annual revenue shortfall could be temporarily made up with additional borrowing, however in the longer term someone would have to pay to enable such borrowed capital to be repaid, including the interest. Economic theory and modelling conducted by independent specialist economic consultancies have confirmed numerous times that the overall economy would be worse off in terms of growth and job creation if the approach is followed to provide electricity at below its true efficient cost, with the shortfall being made up by the central fiscus thus by taxpayers.

(b)

No. Having engaged with the Departments leading in economic policy, planning and assessment; electricity is one of the various factors that potentially have adverse downstream impact on economic development. However, a thorough assessment into the wellbeing and development of the economy requires that a comprehensive assessment be done by the relevant Department(s) and must consider the impact of rising labor costs, electricity, lack of investment, and the structure of the economy among other factors.

Remarks: Reply: Approved / Not Approved

Mr. Mogokare Richard Seleke Ms. Lynne Brown, MP

Director-General Minister of Public Enterprises

Date: Date:

30 October 2017 - NW3142

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James, Ms LV to ask the Minister of Police

(1) (a) What number of vehicles from the Elsburg Police Station are currently at the mechanical workshop, (b) how long has each specified vehicle been at the mechanical workshop and (c) what are the reasons for each vehicle being at the mechanical workshop; (2) what number of operational vehicles does the specified police station currently have?

Reply:

(1)

a. Number of vehicles at the mechanical workshop.

Five.

b. Time frame (from which date).

1. BST319B: 2017-10-16.

2. BSS894B: 2017-09-07.

3. BSY312B: 2017-09-07.

4. BSY925B: 2017-09-27.

5. BTV078B: 2017-09-27.

c. Mechanical problem.

1. Starter not operational.

2. Alternator.

3. Gearbox.

4. Alternator.

5. Accident.

(2) 17.

 

30 October 2017 - NW3137

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Hoosen, Mr MH to ask the Minister of Police

(1) (a) What number of vehicles from the Tembisa South Police Station are currently at the mechanical workshop, (b) how long has each specified vehicle been at the mechanical workshop and (c) what are the reasons for each vehicle being at the mechanical workshop; (2) what number of operational vehicles does the specified police station currently have?

Reply:

(1)

a. Number of vehicles at the mechanical workshop.

Five.

b. Time frame (from which date).

1. BSX885B: 2017-09-27.

2. BST616B: 2017-10-13.

3. BSY286B: 2017-09-27.

4. BSY695B: 2017-09-27.

5. BSW650B: 2017-10-13.

c. Mechanical problem.

1. Suspension.

2. Overheating.

3. Clutch and brakes.

4. Brakes and overheating.

5. Brake system.

(2) 40.

30 October 2017 - NW2746

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Figg, Mr MJ to ask the Minister of Public Works

(1) Whether he has found that there are monies paid by his department for leases where it was subsequently established that no property was in fact leased, used or even existed; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what (a) are the relevant details of each case and (b) action has been taken in this regard; (2) whether his department suffered any financial losses as a result of paying money for leases where it was subsequently established that no property was in fact leased, used or even existed; if not, why not; if so, what plans have been put in place to recover these funds?

Reply:

1. (a) & (b) No monies were paid for leases where it was established that no property was in fact leased, used or did not exist.

2. The department has not suffered any financial losses in this regard.

30 October 2017 - NW2209

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Kruger, Mr HC to ask the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs

How many power outages have the suburbs of (a) Marlands and (b) Sunnyridge in the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality experienced (i) in the (aa) 2015 and (bb) 2016 and (ii) in the period 1 January to 31 July 2017; (2) What (a) were the reasons for the power outages in each case, (b) was the duration of the outage and (c) time of day did the outages take place; (3) By what date (i) will the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality upgrade the infrastructure in the area to prevent further outages and (ii) will work commence on the upgrade, (b) what is the projected cost of the upgrade and (c) what amount has been budgeted for the upgrade?

Reply:

The Gauteng Department of Cooperative Governance Human Settlements and Traditional Affairs provided the response in this regard:

#

AREAS AFFECTED

NUMBER OF POWER OUTAGES PER FINANCIAL YEAR

   

(aa) 2015-2016

(bb) 2016-2017

a

Marlands

4

21

2

Sunnyridge

19

20

3

Both Areas Affected at the same time (upstream substation trip)

18

9

Summary for 2015/2016

Marlands areas affected by power outages 22 times (4+18=22)

Sunnyridge areas affected by power outages 37 times (19+18=37)

Summary for 2016/2017

Marlands areas affected by power outages 30 times (21+9=30)

Sunnyridge areas affected by power outages 29 times (20+9=29)

Therefore, Marlands areas were affected 52 times in 24 months while Sunnyridge areas were affected 66 times in the same period. It must however be noted that not all customers were always affected at the same time. The customers were only affected as-and-when the circuit feeding them faulted which differed in frequency.

2. (a)

#

Financial Year

CAUSE OF POWER OUTAGES

   

Equipment Failure

Operational Causes

3rd Party Cause

Eskom

TOTAL

1

2015/2016

22

12

6

1

41

2

2016/2017

33

8

8

1

50

3

TOTAL

55

20

14

2

91

  • Equipment Failure refer to mainly medium voltage cable faults and switchgear failure
  • Operational Causes refer to overload caused by limited number of available cables during repairs and failure of protection equipment.
  • 3rd Party Causes refer to cable theft and damages by contractors
  • Eskom refer to power outages imposed by Eskom network.

(b) Average hours for power restorations = 6 hours. The shortest power outage took around 0.25 hours and the longest around 41.5 hours.

(c) The power outages randomly happens across all days and hours.

(3) (a)

(i) The main substation (Germiston North Intake Substation) supplying the areas is being upgraded at the moment. The project started in January 2017 and is expected to run until the end of 2018. The substation is being completely upgraded with new transformers and switchgear. In addition to the upgrading of the main substation, the Municipality has identified ageing and frequently failing equipment (mainly medium voltage underground cables) to be refurbished this financial year. Tenders for underground cables (supply and install) are in place. Material already ordered in July 2017 and projects expected to run from October 2017 to June 2018.

(ii) Upgrading of main substation started in January 2017 and is expected to run until the end of 2018. Refurbishment of ageing and frequently failing medium voltage underground cables expected to run from October 2017 to June 2018.

(b) The upgrading of the main substation (Germiston North Intake Substation) is projected at R120 million. The refurbishment of ageing and frequently failing equipment (medium voltage underground cables) for the area is projected at R25 million for the 2017/2018 financial year.

(c) The upgrading of the main substation (Germiston North Intake Substation) is budgeted at R120 million. The refurbishment of ageing and frequently failing equipment (medium voltage underground cables) for the area is budgeted at R25 million for the 2017/2018 financial year.

 

30 October 2017 - NW2171

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Steenkamp, Ms J to ask the Minister of Health

Which public (a) hospitals, (b) clinics currently have a shortage of (i) medical equipment and (ii) consumables and (c) what is the extent of this?

Reply:

Honourable Member, your question is too generalised and makes it impossible to know what you want.

What specific equipment are you talking about? What specific consumables are you talking about?

On what day are you referring to such consumables because this is never static?

END.

30 October 2017 - NW3133

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Hadebe, Mr TZ to ask the Minister of Police

(1) (a) What number of vehicles from the Primrose Police Station are currently at the mechanical workshop, (b) how long has each specified vehicle been at the mechanical workshop and (c) what are the reasons for each vehicle being at the mechanical workshop; (2) what number of operational vehicles does the specified police station currently have?

Reply:

(1)

a. Number of vehicles at the mechanical workshop.

Six.

b. Time frame (from which date).

1. BTH884B: 2017-09-14.

2. BTN498B: 2017-08-14.

3. BTG005B: 2017-08-14.

4. BRW842B: 2017-08-14.

5. BTK376B: 2017-09-14.

6. BSC840B: 2017-10-14.

c. Mechanical problem.

1. Accident damage.

2. Accident damage.

3. Accident damage.

4. Accident damage.

5. Mechanical (gearbox and engine head gasket blown).

6. Mechanical (gearbox and engine head gasket blown).

(2) 30.