Questions and Replies
08 November 2017 - NW2916
Mente-Nkuna, Ms NV to ask the Minister of Home Affairs
Whether she intends to settle the matter between her department and a certain company (name furnished) out of court; if not, why not; if so, why?
Reply:
No, the matter is a subject of litigation in the courts.
07 November 2017 - NW2870
Bara, Mr M R to ask the Minister of Higher Education and Training
With reference to her reply to question 2463 on 5 September 2017 regarding the amount of debt owed to the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) by graduates, (a) what is the total number of graduates whose debt adds up to R6.148 billion, (b) what proportion of the debt owed by graduates has been repayable for (i) less than three years and (ii) more than three years, (c) what amount of debt owed by the graduates has been (i) prescribed and (ii) written off and (d) whether each amount has been included in the total amount owed to NSFAS by graduates?
Reply:
The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has reported the following information:
(a) The total number of graduates is 166 724.
(b) Due to the way the NSFAS debt is structured, NSFAS does not have a complete and accurate record of when NSFAS debt becomes due and payable. NSFAS debt becomes due and payable when a debtor is employed and earning above R30 000 per month. Debtors are required and expected to contact NSFAS when this condition has been met. NSFAS therefore establishes when a debt becomes due and payable by using available South African Revenue Service records but this information is an approximation. The information below should therefore be interpreted in this light.
Less than 3 years |
More than 3 years |
Not due and payable |
Grand Total |
50 255 |
104 244 |
12 225 |
166 724 |
30% |
63% |
7% |
(c) NSFAS only writes off debtors when they are deceased or disabled. For the reasons stated above, NSFAS is not able to determine when debt is prescribed. Prescription of debt is therefore determined on a case-by-case basis.
(d) NSFAS recognises all amounts advanced to students, including graduates, as debtors. A provision is raised in terms of Generally Recognised Accounting Practice standards for the amount that may not be recovered.
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RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the Minister signs Parliamentary Question 2870.
MR GF QONDE
DIRECTOR–GENERAL: HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING
DATE:
PARLIAMENTARY QUESTION 2870 IS APPROVED / NOT APPROVED / AMENDED.
COMMENTS
PROF HB MKHIZE, MP
MINISTER OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING
DATE:
07 November 2017 - NW2924
Mbatha, Mr MS to ask the Minister of Higher Education and Training
With reference to his reply to question 2463 on 5 September 2017, what is the total amount that students owe to the National Student Financial Aid Scheme according to each institution of higher education?
Reply:
1. In Question 2463 on 5 September 2017, the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) provided the following information in respect to current debt:
CATEGORY |
AMOUNT OUTSTANDING |
Graduates |
R6,148 billion |
Drop-outs |
R4,002 billion |
Total |
R10,150 billion |
In response to the follow-up Question 2870 on 15 September 2017, NSFAS further detailed the breakdown of the R 6, 48 billion, as follows:
- The total number of graduates whose debt amounts to R6,148 billion is 166 724;
- 30% of the debt has been repayable for less than 3 years, 63% has been repayable for more than 3 years, and 7% is not yet due and payable;
- It was noted that NSFAS only writes off debtors when they are deceased or disenabled, and that due to the nature of the loan book, NSFAS is not able to determine when debt is prescribed. This is undertaken on a case-by-case basis.
Both these Questions referred to a subset of the active loans on NSFAS’ loan management system. Active loans are differentiated by those that are current debt
(due and repayable) and those which are not current (students are still studying or have not yet started earning an income higher than the threshold for repayment).
For the full set of active and current debt as at 10 October 2017, the current balance due to NSFAS amounting to R10, 039 billion per institution is below:
UNIVERSITY |
AMOUNT |
Cape Peninsula University of Technology |
R506 717 092,73 |
Durban University of Technology |
R488 366 444,14 |
Mangosuthu University of Technology |
R275 947 767,08 |
National Institute for HE-Northern Cape |
R993 346,86 |
Nelson Mandela University |
R344 621 154,85 |
North-West University |
R304 780 110,55 |
Rhodes University |
R131 801 119,37 |
Sefako Makgatho Health Science University |
R9 056 835,34 |
Sol Plaatje University |
R1 083 318,34 |
Tshwane University of Technology |
R963 633 688,99 |
University of Cape Town |
R289 262 535,08 |
University of Fort Hare |
R325 478 544,39 |
University of Free State |
R327 713 484,86 |
University of Johannesburg |
R822 939 335,91 |
University of Kwazulu-Natal |
R736 790 172,21 |
University of Limpopo |
R462 408 595,59 |
University of Mpumalanga |
R2 079 817,47 |
University of Pretoria |
R403 184 158,67 |
University of South Africa |
R768 793 350,08 |
University of Stellenbosch |
R94 268 576,69 |
University of the Western Cape |
R374 753 073,42 |
University of the Witwatersrand |
R382 534 490,49 |
University of Venda |
R294 129 907,72 |
University of Zululand |
R392 875 328,38 |
Vaal University of Technology |
R466 225 989,14 |
Walter Sisulu University |
R868 580 301,97 |
For the full set of active current and non-current debt owed by students as at
10 October 2017, the current balance due to NSFAS amounts to R36bn (including where students are still studying and/or the debt is not due) per institution, and is detailed in the table below:
UNIVERSITY |
AMOUNT |
Cape Peninsula University of Technology |
R1 481 768 393,98 |
Durban University of Technology |
R2 243 974 396,76 |
Mangosuthu University of Technology |
R992 386 918,76 |
National Institute for HE-Northern Cape |
R1 149 261,73 |
Nelson Mandela University |
R1 350 853 454,07 |
North-West University |
R1 342 945 575,88 |
Rhodes University |
R431 986 737,35 |
Sefako Makgatho Health Science University |
R103 953 254,62 |
Sol Plaatje University |
R22 223 742,89 |
Tshwane University of Technology |
R4 058 994 259,49 |
University of Cape Town |
R1 129 811 858,84 |
University of Fort Hare |
R1 279 862 870,09 |
University of Free State |
R1 250 862 728,96 |
University of Johannesburg |
R3 193 507 681,58 |
University of Kwazulu-Natal |
R2 864 250 065,09 |
University of Limpopo |
R2 068 009 162,06 |
University of Mpumalanga |
R24 548 688,49 |
University of Pretoria |
R1 461 855 582,86 |
University of South Africa |
R1 815 917 199,90 |
University of Stellenbosch |
R304 029 975,73 |
University of the Western Cape |
R1 054 824 003,59 |
University of the Witwatersrand |
R1 509 613 862,75 |
University of Venda |
R1 229 567 226,64 |
University of Zululand |
R1 350 107 666,75 |
Vaal University of Technology |
R1 482 077 644,67 |
Walter Sisulu University |
R2 578 973 182,22 |
COMPILER DETAILS
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CONTACT:
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the Minister signs Parliamentary Question 2924.
MR GF QONDE
DIRECTOR–GENERAL: HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING
DATE:
PARLIAMENTARY QUESTION 2924 IS APPROVED / NOT APPROVED / AMENDED.
COMMENTS
PROF HB MKHIZE, MP
MINISTER OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING
DATE:
07 November 2017 - NW3376
Maynier, Mr D to ask the Minister of Finance
Whether a certain person (name and details furnished) accompanied him on his official travel to the United States of America in October 2017; if not, why not; if so, (a) what was the purpose, (b) what were the (i) departure and (ii) arrival dates and (c) what is the (i) total cost and (ii) detailed breakdown of such costs to the National Treasury of each trip undertaken by the specified person?
Reply:
No.
07 November 2017 - NW2935
Bozzoli, Prof B to ask the Minister of Higher Education and Training
With reference to his reply to question 2664 on 20 September 2017, at what (a) actual or (b) average annual salary level are beneficiaries of National Student Financial Aid Scheme loans currently required to begin repaying the loan?
Reply:
1. The minimum salary threshold for repayments by beneficiaries is a taxable income of R30 000 per annum.
COMPILER DETAILS
NAME AND SURNAME:
CONTACT:
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the Minister signs Parliamentary Question 2935.
MR GF QONDE
DIRECTOR–GENERAL: HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING
DATE:
PARLIAMENTARY QUESTION 2935 IS APPROVED / NOT APPROVED / AMENDED.
COMMENTS
PROF HB MKHIZE, MP
MINISTER OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING
DATE:
07 November 2017 - NW3516
Waters, Mr M to ask the Minister of Trade and Industry
(1)(a) Which animal organisations in Gauteng applied for funding from the Ithuba National Lottery, (b) on what dates were the applications received and (c) what amount was applied for;
Reply:
(1)(a) (b) Please note that animal welfare is not part of the priority areas for the financial year. However, the animal organisations which have applied for funding are the following:
Project |
Organisation Name |
Application Date |
Status Description |
Amount Applied For |
Amount Granted |
99313 |
SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS -RANDBURG |
13-Feb-15 |
FUNDED |
2 433 000 |
359 000 |
85943 |
SPCA ROODEPOORT |
29-Jul-15 |
FUNDED |
1 461 000 |
428 500 |
85995 |
NATIONAL COUNCIL OF SPCA'S |
04-Aug-15 |
FUNDED |
1 288 222 |
1 074 075 |
86068 |
SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS (SPCA) |
07-Aug-15 |
DECLINED |
1 472 942 |
- |
87226 |
SPCA BOKSBURG |
25-Aug-15 |
FUNDED |
1 978 688 |
1 551 688 |
89496 |
SPCA VEREENIGING AND DISTRICT |
03-Sep-15 |
FUNDED |
579 882 |
68 882 |
88395 |
ANIMAL ALLIES |
03-Sep-15 |
FUNDED |
8 263 843 |
120 000 |
91005 |
BENONI SPCA |
06-Oct-15 |
DECLINED |
1 500 000 |
- |
94580 |
JOHANNESBURG SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUENTLY TO ANIMALS |
11-Nov-15 |
DECLINED |
500 000 |
- |
94051 |
SPCA - NIGEL |
11-Nov-15 |
DECLINED |
500 000 |
- |
98837 |
MIDRAND SPCA |
12-Nov-15 |
DECLINED |
491 800 |
- |
94608 |
ANIMAL LOVERS PROJECT SWING |
12-Nov-15 |
DECLINED |
481 929 |
- |
96415 |
BE WISE STERILISE |
12-Nov-15 |
FUNDED |
1 000 000 |
413 600 |
(1)(c) The NLC is operating on an open call and it adheres to the 150 days turn around as legislated. As at the 31st October 2017 there are 3 219 (with 1292 projects from 2015 backlog) applications remaining to be adjudicated, the breakdown of the application per sector are as follows:
Sector |
No of applications remaining |
Arts, Culture & Heritage |
164 |
Charities |
2 499 |
Sport & Recreation |
526 |
Miscellaneous |
30 |
Total |
3 219 |
07 November 2017 - NW2862
Bozzoli, Prof B to ask the Minister of Higher Education and Training
(1)With reference to the student who mistakenly received an allowance of R14 million from the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS), (a) which entity subcontracted a certain company (name furnished) to disburse NSFAS student grants for Walter Sisulu University and (b) whether the company was vetted to ensure the quality of their service; (2) Does the specified company disburse NSFAS grants for other higher education institutions; if so, which institutions; (3) What restrictions are placed on student grants in terms of which outlets and on what items the grants can be spent; (4) Has (a) his department or (b) NSFAS requested that a forensic investigation be undertaken to explain how the specified student was able to spend over R800 000 on non-student items which included the purchase of multiple iPhones; (5) What are the relevant details of the steps his department will take to ensure that such an error is not repeated?
Reply:
(1) (a) Since 2012, Walter Sisulu University has contracted directly with Intellimali (Pty) Ltd to manage the processing of allowances to students and the subsequent purchase of goods from approved service providers.
(b) The service providers are procured in line with university supply chain management processes. NSFAS does not have any contractual arrangement with Intellimali (Pty) Ltd.
(2) In addition to Walter Sisulu University, Intellimali is used by the following Universities, to disburse allowances to NSFAS funded students:
- Central University of Technology;
- Mangosuthu University of Technology;
- University of the Western Cape;
- University of Fort Hare; and
- University of Stellenbosch.
(3) The process used by Walter Sisulu University is as follows:
- Details of students with confirmed NSFAS funding are forwarded to Intellimali (Pty) Ltd that uses the Intellicard system.
- A food allowances is then raised on the card. For NSFAS students, it is a monthly amount of R1 400 and for other bursary funded students it varies based on the bursary stipulations.
- Students present their Intellicard to pre-approved vendors for the purchase of food. These pre-approved vendors, such as Spar, Checkers and Pick n Pay, would need to be registered on the Intellimali system.
- No cash is given to NSFAS funded students by Walter Sisulu University or Intellimali.
(4) Following the media reports regarding the payment of R14 million, NSFAS resolved to approach the incident as follows:
- Letter written to the University requesting an explanation;
- Engaged with the University service provider, Intellimali, to obtain a detailed understanding of the incident; and
- Arranged a meeting with both the University and Intellimali to gain further context to the incident and agree on a suitable approach to resolve the matter. This includes a forensic investigation being instituted by Intellimali
NSFAS undertakes to implement recommendations flowing from the report that must address internal control deficiencies and shortcomings in NSFAS’s operating model and service level agreements with universities.
(5) NSFAS has committed to take the following actions to mitigate the risk of such errors from re-occurring:
- Perform continuous reviews on its payment system and processes.
- Increase the frequency of reporting by institutions beyond the final reporting reconciliation process that is currently in place.
- Implement recommendations flowing from the report that must address internal control deficiencies and shortcomings in NSFAS’s operating model and service level agreements with universities.
- Fast track the implementation of the Student Centred Model with special focus on allowance disbursement solutions.
- Work closely with institutions to address any existing system and process challenges.
- Establish a payment task team to ensure processes are enhanced and smooth transition from third party solution providers to the NSFAS allowance disbursement system, sBux.
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RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the Minister signs Parliamentary Question 2862.
MR GF QONDE
DIRECTOR–GENERAL: HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING
DATE:
PARLIAMENTARY QUESTION 2862 IS APPROVED / NOT APPROVED / AMENDED.
COMMENTS
PROF HB MKHIZE, MP
MINISTER OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING
DATE:
07 November 2017 - NW2861
Bozzoli, Prof B to ask the Minister of Higher Education and Training
How many universities have their National Student Financial Aid Scheme grants distributed by a private company and (b) in each case, (i) what fee is paid to each private company and (ii) what are the relevant details of cases of (aa) purposeful fraud and/or (bb) accidental loss of funds that have occurred?
Reply:
The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has provided the following responses:
a) Twenty-two universities currently have their NSFAS allowances disbursed by a private company. Five of these universities, namely the Durban University of Technology, Nelson Mandela University, Sol Plaatje University, University of South Africa and University of Venda make use of the NSFAS allowance disbursement system, sBux.
b) (i) The institutions do not pay any fees for the disbursement to the service providers. The service providers charge merchants a service fee, based on their respective contractual arrangements. For institutions using sBux, NSFAS does not pay the service provider any fees. The service provider, Celbux, charges registered merchants a service fee which is based on the value of the transactions.
(ii) NSFAS is not aware any cases of purposeful fraud with regard to universities contracting with their respective service providers. NSFAS has a fraud hotline in place for anonymous reporting of suspicious or potentially fraudulent incidents. Appropriate action is taken against students or merchants where any transgression have been identified. Additionally, students report matters to the South African Police Service who investigate the matters.
COMPILER DETAILS
NAME AND SURNAME:
CONTACT:
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the Minister signs Parliamentary Question 2861.
MR GF QONDE
DIRECTOR–GENERAL: HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING
DATE:
PARLIAMENTARY QUESTION 2861 IS APPROVED / NOT APPROVED / AMENDED.
COMMENTS
PROF HB MKHIZE, MP
MINISTER OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING
DATE:
07 November 2017 - NW3232
Maynier, Mr D to ask the Minister of Finance
With reference to each (a) forensic investigation and (b) special performance audit completed by the National Treasury (i) in the 2016-17 financial year and (ii) since 1 April 2017, what (aa) was the scope of the investigation or audit, (bb) was the title of the final report of each investigation or audit, (cc) was the date on which the investigation or audit was completed, (dd) were main findings and recommendations of each investigation or audit, and (ee) action was taken by the National Treasury in each case?
Reply:
Attached as Annexure A
07 November 2017 - NW3286
Alberts, Mr ADW to ask the Minister of Finance
(1)Whether he or any person in the Executive or in the National Treasury is making changes to the management, monitoring and compliance unit of the National Treasury; if so, what are the relevant details regarding the (a) reasons and (b) extent of the changes; if not, whether any changes are envisaged; if so, (2) (a) what will be the full relevant particulars of the nature of the changes and (b) by what date will the changes take effect; (3) whether he or any person in the Executive or in the National Treasury is making general changes in the National Treasury by appointing people who will amend existing authority and reporting structures and who will in any way undermine, curb or circumvent the powers of the director-general; if so, what are the relevant details of the (a) reasons and (b) extent of the changes; if not, whether any changes are envisaged; if so, (4) (a) what will be the full relevant details of the nature of the changes and (b) by what date the changes will take effect?
Reply:
The National Treasury is not aware of any of the alleged changes alluded to.
06 November 2017 - NW2748
Bergman, Mr D to ask the Minister of Public Works
Has he been informed of any lessees who are in arrears with their rent for properties leased from his department; if so, (a) what are the relevant details, (b) what action has been taken to recover the outstanding amounts and (c) are the specified tenants still occupying the property?
Reply:
There are leases that are in arrears for properties leases from the Department.
Please refer to “Annexure A” for (a) the relevant details, (b) the actions taken and (c) the specific tenant details.
06 November 2017 - NW3330
Paulsen, Mr N M to ask the Minister of Science and Technology
(1) Whether the (a) Chief Executive Officer and (b) Chief Financial Officer of entities reporting to her are employed on a permanent basis; if not, (2) Whether the specified officers are employed on a fixed term contract; if so, (a) what are the names of each of the officers and (b) when (i) was each officer employed and (ii) will each officer’s contract end? NW3719E
Reply:
No |
Entity |
1 (a) |
1 (b) |
1 |
Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) |
No |
No |
2 |
Technology Innovation Agency (TIA) |
No |
No |
3 |
South African National Space Agency ( SANSA) |
No |
No |
4 |
Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) |
No |
No |
5 |
National Research Foundation (NRF) |
No |
Yes |
6 |
Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAF) |
No |
N/A* |
7 |
National Advisory Council on Innovation (NACI) |
No |
N/A |
2.
Entity |
2 (a) |
2(a) |
2(b)(i) |
2(b)(ii) |
CSIR |
CEO |
Dr T Dlamini |
1 February 2017 |
31 January 2022 |
CFO |
Ms A van Tonder ( Acting CFO ) |
1 September 2017 |
30 November 2017 |
|
TIA |
CEO |
Mr Barlow Manila |
1 April 2015 |
31 March 2020 |
CFO |
Mr Wener van der Merwe |
1 January 2015 |
31 December 2019 |
|
SANSA |
CEO |
Dr V Munsami |
1 January 2017 |
31 December 2021 |
CFO |
Ms Bulelwa Pono |
1 May 2016 |
30 April 2021 |
|
HSRC |
CEO |
Prof Crain Soudien |
1 September 2015 |
31 August 2020 |
CFO |
Ms Crystal Abdol |
1 September 2017 |
30 August 2019 |
|
NRF |
CEO |
Dr Molapo Qhobela |
1 January 2016 |
31 December 2018 |
ASSAF |
CEO |
Prof Roseanne Diab |
1 May 2008 |
31 December 2018 |
NACI |
CEO |
Dr Mlungisi Cele (Acting) |
17 August 2015 |
16 February 2018 |
06 November 2017 - NW3202
Paulsen, Mr N M to ask the Minister of Environmental Affairs
(a) Who owns the building that currently houses the Eastern Cape Parks and Tourism Agency in East London in the Eastern Cape, (b) what is the amount of the lease contract, (c) why was the specified company chosen, (d)(i) which other companies were involved in the bid to lease offices to the specified agency and (ii) what amount were they going to bill the agency for the use of their offices and (e) what is the relationship between the owner of the specified building and a certain person (name and details furnished)?
Reply:
This is a provincial competency that would require the question to be reffered, for response, to the Eastern Cape Department of Economic Development, Environmental Affairs and Tourism as the Management Authority in charge of the Eastern Cape Parks and Tourism Agency.
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06 November 2017 - NW3374
Hunsinger, Dr CH to ask the Minister of Transport
(1)(a) What number of the (i) 70 Vossloh Espana-built locomotives were delivered to South Africa and (ii) specified locomotives were damaged, (b) (i) when, (ii) how and (iii) at what repair cost was each locomotive damaged and (c) what amount has been paid to a certain company (details furnished) up until the last delivery of locomotives; (2) has the specified company been approached to pay back the money that was paid to it; if not, why not; if so, by what date?
Reply:
(1) (a) (i) PRASA received 13 locomotives
(ii) One locomotive was damaged
(b) (i) The damage occurred on 18 August 2015
(ii) as a result of a derailment at Modderrivier outside Kimberly
(iii) The cost of repairs are estimated at R50 million; the final figure could not be established due to the current legal proceedings.
(c) PRASA has paid R2.6 billion to the supplier of the locomotive
(2) PRASA has issued a summons against the said company for repayment of the R2.6 billion.
06 November 2017 - NW3103
Schmidt, Adv H to ask the Minister of Mineral Resources
(1)With reference to a certain company (name furnished) in respect of the remainder of a certain farm (name furnished) in the Magisterial District of Parys, Free State, (a) what are the names and addresses of persons who have been given notice by the specified company as possible interested and affected parties relating to the application for a mining right on the above site, (b) what comments have been received following the notices, (c) on what dates were the notices displayed, published and/or presented, (d) what are the names of the persons who objected to the application for the specified mining right and (e) on what dates were the objections to the application for the mining right received by his department and/or the applicant; (2) whether the SA Heritage Resources Agency (SAHRA) was given notice of the application for a mining right, if so, (a) on what date, (b) in which manner was the notice relating to the application for a mining right by the specified company served and (c) whether an objection to the above application for a mining right was lodged by SAHRA; (3) what kind of documentation or permission from the Department of Water and Sanitation authorising the specified company to use water for mining activities on the specified mining area has been accepted by his department?
Reply:
(a)
Name |
Address |
Robert Schimper |
407 Woodlands |
A.M Hanekom |
Plaas de Fonteine 189 |
W.H.RGersteling |
228 Plaas De Pont Subdivision 3 |
G Burger |
15 Pont Plaas |
M Van Wyk |
Woodlands 407 |
C Terreblanche |
Vaaldraai |
G. J Botes (Ngwathe Municipality) |
P. O Box 359, Parys, 9585 |
(b) Only the Municipality (Ngwathe Municipality) commented with no objection to the approval of the Mining Right.
(c) The newspaper and the site notices were displayed and published on the 15th of May 2015.
(d) The were no objections received
(e) Please see (d) above
(2) No notice was given to SA Heritage Resources Agency (SAHRA) regarding this application.
- Not applicable
- Not applicable
- No objection was received by the Department
(3) No documents or permission was received from the Department of Water and Sanitation. The Department does not have jurisdiction over Water Use License applications
Approved/Not Approved
Mr MJ Zwane, MP
Minister of Mineral Resources
Date Submitted:-……………/………………/2017
06 November 2017 - NW3104
Schmidt, Adv H to ask the Minister of Mineral Resources
(1)With reference to a certain company (name and details furnished) in respect of Portion 3, the remaining extent of Portion 1 and the remaining extent of the farm Woodlands 407 in the Magisterial District of Parys, Free State, what are the (a)(i) names and (ii) addresses of natural and legal persons that have been given notice by the specified company as possible interested and affected parties relating to the specified applications for mining permits, (b) comments that have been received following the specified notices, (c) dates on which the notices were displayed and/or published and/or presented, (d) names of the persons who objected to the applications for the specified mining permits and (e) dates on which the objections to the applications for the mining permits were received by his department and/or the applicant; (2) whether the SA Heritage Resources Agency (SAHRA) was given notice of the applications for mining permits, if so, (a) on what date(s) and (b) in which manner were the specified application notices served; (3) did SAHRA lodge any objection(s) to the specified applications for the three mining permits?
Reply:
(1) Mr S C H Preller was consulted verbally and there was no address provided.
(b) No comments were received
(c) The company did not display, publish or present any notices
(d) No objection was received by the Department regarding the application in question
(e) No objection was received by the Department regarding the application in question
(2) No notice was given to SAHRA regarding this application, however; it is a legal condition to the approved Environmental Management Plan that should any archaeological artefact be exposed during the mining activities in the vicinity of its finding, mining must be stopped. Furthermore the condition states that under no circumstances shall any artefact be destroyed and such objects must be marked and fenced off, and SAHRA must be contacted.
(3) This office does not have a record of any objection by SAHRA regarding the three mining permits.
Approved/Not Approved
Mr MJ Zwane, MP
Minister of Mineral Resources
Date Submitted:-……………/………………/2017
06 November 2017 - NW3014
Horn, Mr W to ask the Minister of Public Works
(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) (a) No Performance Bonuses in respect of the 2016-17 financial year have been paid to Department of Public Works as yet. Should approval to this effect be granted, payments will be limited to 1,5% of the Departmental remuneration budget as per the Department of Public Service and Administration directive, i.e payment of Performance Bonuses for employees on salary levels 2-12 will be limited to R 29,931,927.26 and payment for SMS Members will be limited to R 2,824,612.15.
(b) The Department of Public Works is still finalizing the process of attaining approval for the payment of Performance bonuses for the 2016-17 Performance Management Cycle. The information as requested is thus not available at this stage.
(2) (a) The actual amount for payment of Performance Bonuses is not available as yet, but the established principle will be adhered to, i.e to limit the payment of Performance Bonuses to 1,5% of the Departmental remuneration budget.
(b) The 2017-18 Performance Management Cycle will only be concluded by 31 March 2018. Assessments and Moderations, which forms the basis for the decision to consider payment of Performance Bonuses, will only be attended to after the said date. The information as requested is thus not available.
06 November 2017 - NW3430
James, Ms LV to ask the Minister of Transport
(a) Why does a certain person (Collins Letsoalo name furnished) have a security detail, (b) what is the security detail comprised of, (c) since what date has the security detail been in place, (d) what are the total costs in each case and (e) from which budget is the security being paid?
Reply:
- Mr Collins Letsoalo does not have any security detail.
- (See (a) above
- (See)(a) above
- (See) (a) above
06 November 2017 - NW3373
Hunsinger, Dr CH to ask the Minister of Transport
(1)What is the total number of control operators, train control supervisors, CCTV operators, system supervisors, technical supervisors, maintenance technicians, CIS operators, security and supporting staff currently employed at the Gauteng Nerve Centre rail signalling system; (2) whether the (a) integrated communication module, (b) trunk radio and Global System for Mobile Communications – Railway, (c) Overhead Track Equipment monitoring system and (d) CCTV monitoring of stations system are fully operational; if not, in each case, why not?
Reply:
1. The total number of:
-
- Control operators is 158
- Train control supervisors is 106
- CCTV operators is 17
- System supervisors is20
- Technical supervisors is 48
- Maintenance technicians is 909
- CIS operators is 20
- Security is 701 (Internal PRASA Staff); and
- Supporting staff currently employed at the Gauteng Nerve Centre rail signaling system = 9 Other support staff are not sitting directly in the GNC and are not included in the nine. Negotiations are underway with labour on their migration to the GNC.
2. (a) Integrated communication module
PRASA has the following communications systems which are currently used in train communications systems and also planned to be used in future:
- Trunk radio communications: Communications between Train Driver to Train Control Officer
- GRM-R (Global System for mobile communication in Railway) will be used for communications between Train Drivers to Train Control Officer. (The system is yet to be handed over to the regions).
- OTN (Optic telecommunications network) for signalling transmissions network which is being rolled out on the re-signalling project.
- Rail Communications system which is meant for the Public Address system and which need to undergo a major repairs within Gauteng region.
- LAN LINES (fixed telephones which are used for communications by Train Control Officers and Train drivers and are recorded).
- Integrated System Access control Management Systems (ISAMS) the project is ongoing and handed over in Tshwane region.
- Email Communications systems for the end user broader communications in PRASA.
All these communications systems except trunk radio systems are transmitted by the optic fibre backbone meaning any failure to the optic fibre network it will affect communications provided no redundancy in place. The systems are also power depended for an effective communications.
(b) Trunk Radio and Global System for Mobile Communications – Railway,
- Trunk Radio : Gauteng North the system is working fully. In Gauteng South the system has just been repaired and the new hand set bought. They are being programmed and the system will be fully operational 11th November 2017
- Global System for Mobile Communications: Not in place. PRASA is in the process of commissioning GSMR
(c) Overhead Track Equipment monitoring system and
There is no overhead Track Equipment Monitoring System but there is a power supply monitoring system (Telecontrol) and is working in full giving on line real time monitoring information.
(d) CCTV monitoring of stations system;
The CCTV monitoring system is fully operational in major junction stations and centers with the exception of some of the smaller stations where they are installed but not linked to the respective control rooms for monitoring due to repeated cable theft incidents.
06 November 2017 - NW3273
Purdon, Mr RK to ask the Minister of Environmental Affairs
(1)Whether the North West Parks Board has entered into agreements with any private company to co-manage the Molopo Nature Reserve; if so, what (a) is the name of each private company, (b) are the details of the owners of each specified company, (c) are the reasons for entering into a co-management agreement in each case and (d) are the terms of each contract, including the contract dates; (2) whether the process was put to tender; if so, (a) how many companies, individuals or entities applied, (b) what criteria had to be fulfilled and (c) what time period did the tender stipulate?
Reply:
This is a provincial competency that would require the question to be reffered, for response, to the North West Department of Rural, Environmental and Agricultural Development as the Management Authority in charge of the North West Parks Board.
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06 November 2017 - NW3328
Mokoena, Mr L to ask the Minister of Mineral Resources
(1)Whether the (a) chief executive officer and (b) chief financial officer of entities reporting to him are employed on a permanent basis; if not, (2) whether the specified officers are employed on a fixed term contract; if so, (a) what are the names of each of the officers and (b) when (i) was each officer employed and (ii) will each officer’s contract end?
Reply:
MINTEK |
SADPMR |
SDT |
MHSC |
CGS |
|
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER |
|||||
Role Permanent |
No |
No |
No |
Five year term |
Five year term |
Incumbent |
Mr D Msiza |
Mr X Mbonambi |
Mr K Menoe |
Mr T Dube |
Mr M Mabuza |
Date of Appointment |
1 October 2017 |
1 February 2017 |
1 July 2017 |
1 March 2013 |
15 July 2017 |
End of Term |
Acting |
Acting |
Acting |
28 February 2018 |
14 July 2022 |
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER |
|||||
Role Permanent |
Yes |
Five year term |
Yes |
Five year term |
Yes |
Incumbent |
Mr S Simelane |
Mr S Mandlazi |
Ms N Danisa |
Mr K Mkwanazi |
Mr L Matsepe |
Date of Appointment |
1 July 2008 |
1 August 2017 |
1 February 2016 |
1 August 2016 |
1 January 2005 |
End of Term |
N/A |
Acting |
N/A |
31 July 2021 |
N/A |
Approved/Not Approved
Mr MJ Zwane, MP
Minister of Mineral Resources
Date Submitted:-……………/………………/2017
06 November 2017 - NW2752
Bucwa, Ms H to ask the Minister of Public Works
Whether he is aware of any under-utilised properties owned by his department; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what is the (a) address of, (b) value of, (c) amount of rates and taxes paid on and (d) amount spent on maintenance on each property (i) in the (aa) 2014-15, (bb) 2015-16 and (cc) 2016-17 financial years and (ii) since 1 April 2017?
Reply:
As the State’s major custodian of properties utilised by National departments for their service delivery objectives, the Department has identified that it has a number of vacant land parcels.
The total value for unutilised land parcels is R12,604,706,669.
Please refer to the attached compact disk (CD) for the various addresses.
(c) (i) (aa) Please see table below for rates and taxes paid in the 2014-15 financial year:
- (bb) Please see table below for rates and taxes paid in the 2015-16 financial year:
- (cc) Please see table below for rates and taxes paid in the 2016-17 financial year:
- Please see table below for rates and taxes paid since 01 April 2017:
(d) (i) (aa) Please see table below for maintenance spend in the 2014-15 financial year:
- (bb) Please see table below for maintenance spend in the 2015-16 financial year:
- (cc) Please see table below for maintenance spend in the 2016-17 financial year:
- Please see table below for rates and taxes paid since 01 April 2017:
06 November 2017 - NW3203
Mente-Nkuna, Ms NV to ask the Minister of Environmental Affairs
What (a) is the name of the new security company appointed by the Eastern Cape Parks and Tourism Agency (ECPTA), (b) was the original decision of the bid committee regarding the appointment of the security company, (c) (i) was the bid price presented to the bid committee by the company and (ii) is the monetary value of the final contract that ECPTA entered into with the company and (d) is the relationship between the owners of the security company and a certain official (name and details furnished)?
Reply:
This is a provincial competency that would require the question to be reffered, for response, to the Eastern Cape Department of Economic Development, Environmental Affairs and Tourism as the Management Authority in charge of the Eastern Cape Parks and Tourism Agency.
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06 November 2017 - NW3204
Mente-Nkuna, Ms NV to ask the Minister of Environmental Affairs
(a) What is the monetary value of the infrastructural development project at the Cape Morgan Nature Reserve, (b) who are the contractors appointed for the project and (c) what is the relationship of the specified contractors with a certain official (name and details furnished)?
Reply:
This is a provincial competency that would require the question to be reffered, for response, to the Western Cape Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning as the Management Authority in charge of the Cape Morgan Narure Reserve.
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06 November 2017 - NW2814
Figg, Mr MJ to ask the Minister of Public Works
(a) What are the full details of the recent investor conferences held by his department, (b) how many delegates attended the conferences, (c) what is the (i) name and (ii) professional designation of each delegate, (d) what was the total cost of hosting the conference and (e) what was the total amount of investment committed by investors who attended?
Reply:
(a) The purpose of the recent investor conferences and property marketing events were to:
- Showcase the current Small Harbours and State Coastal Properties of DPW as well as the priority projects of each coastal municipality;
- Inform the current tenants of state coastal properties of the new letting framework to be implemented in conjunction with National Treasury;
- Inform potential investors of the process to be followed when submitting a business proposal; and
- Provide a platform for networking for the relevant parties.
(b) The number of delegates which attended each conference is as follows:
- Western Cape 15-17 August 2017: 546
- Kwa-Zulu Natal 29-31 August 2017: 760
- Northern Cape 12-14 September 2017: 533
- Eastern Cape 5-7 October: TBC
(c) The conference was attended by Ministers, Deputy Ministers, Premiers, MECs, Director-Generals, HODs, Mayors, Deputy Mayors, Municipal Managers, Other Municipal Representatives, National Government Departments, Provincial government Department, Development Agencies and Investors. The conference was advertised in National Media and was open to the public
(d) The total cost for the hosting of each conference is:
- Western Cape, Hermanus 15-17 August 2017: R297 417
- Kwa-Zulu Natal, Durban 29-31 August 2017: R265 000
- Northern Cape, Port Nolloth 12-14 September 2017: R680 944
- Eastern Cape, East London 5-7 October 2017: R341 974
(e) The purpose of the property marketing event was to interact with investors. The process of receiving investments will be done through a Request for Proposal process which can only commence upon the approval of National Treasury.
06 November 2017 - NW3231
Hunsinger, Dr CH to ask the Minister of Transport
(1)Has the commissioning process with Siemens for the Gauteng Nerve Centre (GNC) rail signalling system been completed; if not, (a) why not and (b) what has been the cost of noncompletion to the GNC; if so, when; (2)is the GNC fully functional and connected in line with the intended design; if not, what are the reasons; (3) has the full staff component necessary to operate the GNC been trained; if not, (a) why not and (b) by what date will this happen; (4) whether the full extent of the rail network of the Passenger Rail Agency of SA (Prasa) is currently monitored from the GNC in accordance with the initial plans; if not, (a) why not and (b)(i) what measures have been put in place to extend the service to cover the full extent of the Prasa rail network and (ii) at what cost?
Reply:
1. The Gauteng Nerve Centre (GNC) building has been commissioned and was officially opened for operation in October 2015. To date, the GNC operates the Irene, Olifantsfontein, Kaalfontein, Leralla and Tembisa corridor on a new signaling system. Currently, PRASA is moving the southern line which includes Midway – Residensia Corridor into the GNC.
2. The GNC is functional and connected as stated above, in line with the intended project rollout. As more stations are equipped with the new signaling system, they will progressively be migrated to the GNC for control.
3. Yes, the GNC's traffic operators are trained in accordance with the corridor commissioning program. To date, 82 train control officers have been trained. Further, 42 engineering technicians were trained to maintain the new signaling system
4. The requirement of the GNC is to control the entire Gauteng region only, in accordance with the operational plan. It should, however, be stated that other regions such as the Western Cape and KwaZulu Natal will also be equipped with new modern control centres similar to the one in Gauteng.
06 November 2017 - NW2745
Dr M J Figg to ask the Minister of Public Works
Whether his department rents any properties from private lessors; if so, (a) what is the rental amount in each case and (b) (i) what are the details of the lessor, (ii) what is the description of property leased, (iii) what amount is the property leased for, (iv) what is the reason for leasing each property and (v) for what period is the property leased in each case?
Reply:
Yes, the Department rents properties from private lessors.
(a) The rental amounts vary per property with respect to each lease. Please refer to “Annexure A” attached.
(b) (i) & (ii) & (iii) Please refer to “Annexure A”.
(iv) The reasons for leasing the properties are, inter alia, the non-suitability and
insufficient properties within the State portfolio to meet various client
requirements.
(v) Please refer to “Annexure A”
06 November 2017 - NW2959
Lorimer, Mr JR to ask the Minister of Mineral Resources
With regard to the 10 interventions agreed to by the Mining Industry Growth Development and Employment Task Team aimed at saving jobs, what has his department achieved in respect of (a) delaying retrenchments to allow for consultation, (b) enhancing productivity and reduce cost pressures, (c) accelerating concurrent rehabilitation to create alternative jobs, (d) facilitating the sale of distressed assets, (e) finding other alternatives to avoid job losses (f) providing support to mineworkers where job losses cannot be avoided, (g) using multinational (MNE) levy to create alternative jobs, (h) streamlining the processes for downscaling and updating the database and exploring fiscal instruments, (i) promoting investment and market development and (MPP) (j) the communication and implementation of the plan?
Reply:
a) NSome companies have extended the 60 days consultation period to look for alternatives to save jobs.
b) Through Future Forums companies continue to identify and implement cost containment measures. The companies will include and implement turnaround strategies.
c) The development of the plan for utilization of the rehabilitation funds for concurrent rehabilitation is at an advanced stage.
d) The Department is developing a draft framework for consultation with stakeholders to enable a seamless transition to mitigate the impact of retrenchments as well as the economy.
e) Companies have implemented voluntary severance packages measures. Furthermore, employees have been deployed to other operations within the groups.
f) Companies have implemented their commitments as per the Social and Labour Plans this includes emotional, financial and employment counselling to assist retrenches to re-enter the labour market. In some reskilling has been provided.
g) Addressed as part of Mining Charter amendments pending court case.
h) Alignment of business processes underpinning Section 52 of MPRDA and Section 189 of LRA is being undertaken.
i) Promoting investment and market development
The Department of Mineral Resources in partnership with the dti, DST and State Agencies have developed institutional mechanisms for the development and facilitation of mining investment as Chaired by the DMR.
The DMR has led investment promotion efforts through policy advocacy and brand position at key international mining investment forums including Africa Down Under in Australia, and the China Mining Expo. We further plan to participate in the Mines and Money Conference in London, the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) conference in March 2018. On these missions the DMR has worked with relevant government departments to identify projects in South Africa and to support their projects in and outside of the Country. 12 junior miners accompanied the Director General to China Mining Expo and are in the process of following up on fledgling deals developed. The same approach was undertaken for the Platinum Group Metals Workshop taking place this week in Moscow. It is the aim of the Department to support a small group of these to travel to London to market their deals and find mutually beneficial partnerships that will bring more investment and jobs into South Africa. Locally the Minister has led consultations with the Black Business Council and the Platinum Industry amongst others to address constraints and leverage from opportunities to bring further investment into South Africa’s mining sector.
j) Where there’s a threat of job losses parties continue to communicate such in a responsible and sensitive manner.
Approved/Not Approved
Mr MJ Zwane, MP
Minister of Mineral Resources
Date Submitted:-……………/………………/2017
06 November 2017 - NW2533
Waters, Mr M to ask the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs
(1)Whether, with reference to the reply to question 2468 on 28 July 2015, he wrote to the Member of the Executive Council (MEC) responsible for local government in Gauteng requesting him to investigate the matter; if so, (a) can he provide Mr Waters with the letter sent to the MEC and copies of any correspondence from the MEC, (b) when was the investigation completed and (c) what are the findings of the investigation; (2) whether he will provide Mr Waters with a copy of the report of the investigation?
Reply:
1. Yes, my predecessor wrote to the MEC responsible for Local Government in Gauteng requesting him to commission an investigation, in terms of section 106 of the Local Government: Municipal Systems Act, 2000 (Act No 32).
(a) The correspondence to the MEC is attached as Annexure A
b& c) An investigation was not instituted by the MEC responsible for Local Government, the matter was referred to the municipality. The municipality dealt with the matter through a disciplinary process and the outcome was the dismissal of the employee concerned.
06 November 2017 - NW3188
Mokoena, Mr L to ask the Minister of Mineral Resources
(1)What are the details including the ranks of service providers and/or contractors from which (a) his department and (b) the entities reporting to him procured services in the past five years; (2) what (a) service was provided by each service provider and/or contractor and (b) amount was each service provider and/or contractor paid; (3) (a) how many of these service providers are black-owned entities, (b) what contract was each of the black-owned service providers awarded and (c) how much was each black-owned service provider paid?
Reply:
(1) (a) (b) (2) (a) (b), (3) (a) (b) (c): The Department and its entities procure services from a range of service providers using either quotation or competitive Bidding processes. The ranking of such service provided is in line with the Preferential Procurement Regulations, that are applicable to organs of state as contemplated in section 1 (iii) of the PPPFA and all public entities listed in Schedules 2, 3A, 3B, 3C to the PFMA. The ranking of the service provider utilised has been in terms of the BBBEE levels and not black owned entities as defined.
Considering the volume of transactions for the past five years, only details relating to procurement of services exceeding R500 000 could be retrieved within reasonable time. Annexures: A1- Department, A2-MINTEK, A3-Council for Geoscience, A4-South African Diamond and Precious Metal Regulator, A5-Mine Health and Safety Council, A6-South African Diamond Trader.
NB: Council for Geoscience information is contained in the memory stick as it is too large for printing.
Approved/Not Approved
Mr MJ Zwane, MP
Minister of Mineral Resources
Date Submitted:-……………/………………/2017
06 November 2017 - NW3201
Ketabahle, Ms V to ask the Minister of Environmental Affairs
Whether, with reference to the announcement late in 2016 and early in 2017 that the Eastern Cape Parks and Tourism Agency would implement a game transformation policy, the specified policy has been implemented; if so, (a)(i) what number of persons have benefited from the game transformation policy and (ii) what is the (aa) name and (bb) contact details of each specified person and (b) what is the relationship between the specified beneficiaries and a certain person (name and details furnished)?
Reply:
This is a provincial competency that would require the question to be reffered, for response, to the Eastern Cape Department of Economic Development, Environmental Affairs and Tourism as the Management Authority in charge of the Eastern Cape Parks and Tourism Agency.
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06 November 2017 - NW2535
Waters, Mr M to ask the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs
(1)Whether, with regard to the reply to question 2466 on 28 July 2015, he wrote to the Member of the Executive Council (MEC) responsible for local government in Gauteng, if not, why not; if so, will he provide Mr M Waters with a copy of the letter and any further correspondence between him and the MEC in relation to this matter; (2) (a) what were the findings of the investigation that he requested the MEC to commission and (b) will he provide Mr M Waters with a copy of the full report of the investigation?
Reply:
1. Yes, my predecessor wrote to the MEC responsible for Local Government in Gauteng requesting him to commission an investigation, in terms of section 106 of the Local Government: Municipal Systems Act, 2000 (Act No 32). The correspondence to the MEC is attached as Annexure A.
2. (a) The MEC responsible for Local Government in Gauteng referred the matter to the municipality. The municipality dealt with the matter through a disciplinary process and the outcome was the dismissal of the employee concerned.
(b) As stated above, an investigation was not instituted by the MEC responsible for Local Government, the matter was first referred to the municipality. In the event the municipality was not able to address the matter, an investigation would have been initiated.
06 November 2017 - NW3105
Schmidt, Adv H to ask the Minister of Mineral Resources
(1)Whether his department has received any complaints with regard to mining activities conducted by a certain company (name furnished) on any of the sites in Portion 3, the remaining extent of Portion 1 and the remaining extent of the farm Woodlands 407 in the Magisterial District of Parys, Free State; if so, (2) whether inspectors and/or other officials from his department inspected the mining activities at the specified sites since November 2016; if so, what are the (a) dates on which inspectors and/or other officials inspected the sites and (b) findings and recommendations of the inspectors and/or other officials; (3) on which dates did his department receive applications by the specified company for the renewal of mining permits submitted in respect of each individual application; (4) (a) on which dates were the specified mining permits renewed and (b) for which periods; (5) what kind of documentation and/or permission and/or authorisation from the Department of Water and Sanitation has been accepted by his department to the effect that the specified company may use water for mining activities on the three mining areas?
Reply:
(1) Yes, the DMR has received complaints in respect to mining activities being conducted by Winners Point 117 Trading (Pty) Ltd.
(2)
Date inspection conducted |
Findings |
Recommendations |
24 November 2016 |
Dust Noise |
A letter was sent to the company regarding the findings of the inspection and the company was directed to communicate with residence of Vaal Eden around the mining areas in order to resolve issues relating to mining. The company was also directed put in place a monitoring programme for dust and noise. |
24 August 2017 |
The complaint was about illegal mining taking place on the area, dust, noise and accumulative effects of mining affecting the road. The findings of the inspection were:
|
The company will be monitored continually to ensure compliance to the approved documents. |
30 August 2017 |
There was no mining activities taking place on FS 30/5/1/3/2/302 MP and FS 30/5/1/3/2/342 MP. Mining activities were taking place on FS 30/5/1/3/2/303 MP |
Letters were sent to the company regarding submission of financial provision and performance assessment report for on FS 30/5/1/3/2/302 MP and FS 30/5/1/3/2/304 MP on the 11th of September 2017 and 12th of September 2017. A pre–compliance notice was sent to the company regarding non-compliances observed on FS 30/5/1/3/2/303 MP on the 28th of September 2017. |
(3)
Ref No. |
Date received |
FS 30/5/1/3/2/302 MP |
1st renewal-25/11/2011 2ndrenewal-23/04/2013 3rdrenewal-25/05/2015 |
FS 30/5/1/3/2/303 MP |
1st renewal-25/11/2011 2ndrenewal-23/04/2013 3rdrenewal-25/05/2015 |
FS 30/5/1/3/2/304 MP |
1st renewal-25/11/2011 2ndrenewal-23/05/2013 3rdrenewal-25/05/2015 |
(4) (a)(b)
Ref No. |
Date renewed |
Period of renewal |
FS 30/5/1/3/2/302 MP |
1strenewal-26/04/2012 to 25/04/2013 2ndrenewal- 26/05/2014 to 25/05/2015 |
1st renewal- 1 year 2nd renewal- 1 year 3rd renewal- still in process |
FS 30/5/1/3/2/303 MP |
1strenewal-24/04/2012 to 23/04/2013 2ndrenewal- 26/05/2014 to 25/05/2015 |
1st renewal- 1 year 2nd renewal- 1 year 3rd renewal- still in process |
FS 30/5/1/3/2/304 MP |
1strenewal- 17/04/2012 to 16/04/2013 2ndrenewal-26/05/2014 to 25/04/201 |
1st renewal- 1 year 2nd renewal- 1 year 3rd renewal- still in process |
(5) The Department does not have jurisdiction over water use license applications however, the Department is required to consult the Department of Water and Sanitation regarding all mining and prospecting applications. The Department consulted the Department of Water and Sanitation regarding the application by Winnerspoint 117 Trading (Pty) Ltd on the 26th of October 2009, 10/09/2009 and 18/09/2009 respectively and it is also a legal condition to the approved EMPr that the holder must ensure that any water uses listed in terms of section 21 of NWA must get authorization from the Department of Water and Sanitation prior to the commencement of such activity.
Approved/Not Approved
Mr MJ Zwane, MP
Minister of Mineral Resources
Date Submitted:-……………/………………/2017
03 November 2017 - NW3248
Selfe, Mr J to ask the Minister of Justice and Correctional Services
(a) What amount has his department spent on the (i) building of new correctional service facilities and (ii) upgrading of existing correctional service facilities in each of the past five financial years and (b) in each case, what are the relevant details of the (i) facility concerned, (ii) work done and (iii) date of completion?
Reply:
(a)(i) New facilities
Name of facility |
2012/2013 |
2013/14 |
2014/15 |
2015/16 |
2016/17 |
Vanrhysdorp |
18 906 244 |
23 380 231 |
4 382 735 |
11 842 331 |
7 207 392 |
Ceres |
39 100 354 |
11 465 436 |
2 391 946 |
7 735 778 |
- |
Matatiele |
23 065 960 |
19 278 972 |
28 538 134 |
6 642 672 |
1 590 883 |
Tzaneen |
63 836 704 |
10 632 841 |
12 594 728 |
251 266 |
1 257 334 |
Total |
144 909 262 |
64 757 480 |
47 907 728 |
26 472 047 |
10 055 5609 |
(a) (ii) Upgrade of existing facilities
Name of facility |
2012/2013 |
2013/14 |
2014/15 |
2015/16 |
2016/17 |
Pretoria C-Max |
35 016 585 |
52 410 938 |
18 550 642 |
- |
33 728 102 |
Estcourt |
16 578 791 |
43 707 716 |
41 045 027 |
72 790 162 |
102 972 817 |
Standerton |
710 957 |
42 412 324 |
115 510 008 |
162 106 331 |
70 406 036 |
Total |
52 306 333 |
138 530 978 |
175 105 677 |
234 896 493 |
207 106 955 |
(b)(i)(ii)(iii)
(b) (i) Facility concerned |
(b) (ii) Work done |
(b) (iii) Date of Completion |
Vanrhynsdorp |
New buildings: Gatehouse, Pre-processing Block, Administration Block, Admission Block, Central Visitation Block, Medical Services Block, Education Block, Vocational Training Block, 2 x Inmate Housing Blocks, Chefs Block, Food Services Block, Segregation Block, Assessment Block, Laundry Block, Electrical Services Block, Case Management Block, Asset Maintenance Block, Logistics Block and Garages for State Vehicles |
The work was completed on 01 September 2016 |
Pretoria C-Max |
'Complete upgrade of facilities including Hvac (ventilation) upgrade, 12 additional beds. Contractor on new contract paid from DPW suspense account, DCS pays only Consultant. |
To be completed on 23 November 2018 |
Ceres, Warmbokkeveld |
New buildings: Gatehouse, Pre-processing Block, Administration Block, Admission Block, Central Visitation Block, Medical Services Block, Education Block, Vocational Training Block, 2 x Inmate Housing Blocks, Chefs Block, Food Services Block, Segregation Block, Assessment Block, Laundry Block, Electrical Services Block, Case Management Block, Asset Maintenance Block, Logistics Block and Garages for state vehicles |
The work was completed on 01 March 2015 |
Matatiele |
New buildings: Gatehouse, Pre-processing Block, Administration Block, Admission Block, Central Visitation Block, Medical Services Block, Education Block, Vocational Training Block, 2 x Inmate Housing Blocks, Chefs Block, Food Services Block, Segregation Block, Assessment Block, Laundry Block, Electrical Services Block, Case Management Block, Asset Maintenance Block, Logistics Block and Garages for State Vehicles |
The work was completed on 01 January 2016 |
Tzaneen |
New buildings: Gatehouse, Pre-processing Block, Administration Block, Admission Block, Central Visitation Block, Medical Services Block, Education Block, Vocational Training Block, 2 x Inmate Housing Blocks, Chefs Block, Food Services Block, Segregation Block, Assessment Block, Laundry Block, Electrical Services Block, Case Management Block, Asset Maintenance Block, Logistics Block, Garages for State Vehicles, Sports field and Security Fence. Contractor on new contract paid from DPW suspense account, DCS pays only Consultant. |
To be completed on 31 May 2018 |
Estcourt |
Restored Heritage House and Storeroom and 'New buildings (comprised of Pre-processing Block, Administration Block, Admission Block, Central Visitation Block, Medical Services Block, Education Block, Vocational Training Block, 2 x Inmate Housing Blocks, Chefs Block, Food Services Block, Segregation Block, Assessment Block, Laundry Block, Electrical Services Block, Case Management Block, Asset Maintenance Block, Logistics Block, Garages for State Vehicles, Sports field and Security Fence. |
To be completed on 28 February 2018 |
Standerton |
Upgrading of existing Medium A and Medium B Prisons and New buildings (comprised of Gatehouse, Pre-processing Block, Administration Block, Admission Block, Central Visitation Block, Medical Services Block, Education Block, Vocational Training Block, 1 x Inmate Housing Block, Chefs Block, Food Services Block, Segregation Block, Assessment Block, Laundry Block, Electrical Services Block, Case Management Block, Asset Maintenance Block, Logistics Block, Garages for State Vehicles, Agricultural Store, Bus Stop, Sports fields and Security Fence) |
To be completed on 26 April 2016 |
03 November 2017 - NW3582
Horn, Mr W to ask the Minister of Justice and Correctional Services
What number of correctional services officers received specialised training in (a) handling mental health inmates and/or (b) crisis management (i) in each of the past three financial years and (ii) since 1 April 2017?
Reply:
a) No training was conducted for officials to handle mental health inmates to date.
b) Special training in handling crisis management – the training was conducted as follows:
(i) Emergency Support Teams officials were trained in 2014/15
79 Emergency Support Teams officials were trained in 2015/16
270 Emergency Support Teams officials were trained in 2016/17
(ii) 59 Emergency Support Teams officials are currently undergoing training 2017/18 (The training commenced on 23 October and will end 24 November 2017)
03 November 2017 - NW3251
Horn, Mr W to ask the Minister of Justice and Correctional Service
(a) In what ways is overcrowding in correctional service facilities hampering programmes for the rehabilitation of prisoners and (b) what plans does his department have in place to address each challenge?
Reply:
The Branch Incarceration and Corrections contributes to the strategy through the provision of Correctional Programmes to sentenced offenders with Correctional Sentence Plans (CSPs) in line with section 38 of the Correctional Service Act 111 of 1998. Correctional Programmes are needs based and have been developed specifically to deal with identified offending behaviour and are aimed at bringing about behavioural changes; acceptance of positive values and morals; increased knowledge on certain topics; the acquisition of life skills and ultimate improved mental and physical health.
There are thirteen (13) endorsed Correctional Programmes:
- New Beginnings Orientation
- Anger Management (Anger In Anger Out)
- Cross Roads (sourced)
- Restorative Justice Orientation
- Preparatory Programme on Sexual Offences
- Substance Abuse (Stop to Start)
- Behaviour Modification Programme on Gangsterism
- Economic Crime Programme (fraud related)
- Economic Crime Programme (theft related)
- Programme on Murder and related offences (Changing Lanes)
- Programme on Robbery and related offences (Change is possible)
- Correctional Programme for Female Offenders
- Pre-Release
Correctional programmes are facilitated by CIOs on an interim basis due to absence of a permanent financed structure.
The department is in the process of improving participation of offenders in skills development programmes and formal education by amongst others, implementing the following:
- Improve the current recruitment drive to appoint more skills development practitioners at operational level and to also expedite the finalisation of Occupational Specific Dispensation (OSD) for educators in order to attract more educators.
- Enhance partnership with external stakeholders in order to augment the limited DCS resources (i.e. shortage of educators, shortage of training equipment’s and learning material, increase training opportunities) for the training and development of offenders. There is improvement in the rendering of training interventions as a result of established external partnerships with the following; National Skills Fund, UNISA, Safety and Security Sector Education and Training (SASSETA), Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) as well as Technical, Vocational, Education and Training (TVET) Colleges.
The Department is rendering Spiritual Care programmes and services on a daily basis through maximization of the space, e.g. sharing school areas and dining halls and use open areas for the spiritual empowerment of offenders.
03 November 2017 - NW2538
Dreyer, Ms AM to ask the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs
(1)Whether, with reference to the reply to question 2459 on 28 July 2015, he wrote to the Member of the Executive Council (MEC) for Local Government in Gauteng; if not, why not; if so, will he provide Mrs A M Dreyer with a copy of the letter and any further correspondence between the MEC and himself in relation to this matter; (2) whether the relevant report was tabled in accordance with section 106(4) (b) of the Local Government: Municipal Systems Act, Act 32 of 2000, which states that the MEC must table a report detailing the outcome of the investigation in the relevant provincial legislature within 90 days from the date on which the Minister requested the investigation; if not, why not; (3) what were the findings of the investigation? (4) will he provide Mrs A M Dreyer with a copy of the full report of the specified investigation?
Reply:
1. Yes, my predecessor wrote to the MEC responsible for Local Government in Gauteng requesting him to commission an investigation, in terms of section 106 of the Local Government: Municipal Systems Act, 2000 (Act No 32). The correspondence to the MEC is attached as Annexure A.
2. The MEC responsible for Local Government in Gauteng referred the matter to the municipality. The municipality dealt with the matter through a disciplinary process and the outcome was the dismissal of the employee concerned. In light of the above, investigation report was therefore not tabled.
3. As stated above, the outcome was the dismissal of the employee concerned.
4. In light of the above, investigation report is therefore not available.
03 November 2017 - NW2537
Dreyer, Ms AM to ask the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs
(1)Whether, with reference to the reply to question 2461 on 28 July 2015, he wrote to the Member of the Executive Council for Local Government in Gauteng; if not, why not; if so, will he provide Mrs A M Dreyer with a copy of the letter and any further correspondence between the MEC and himself in relation to this matter; (2) what were the findings of the investigation; (3) will he provide Mrs A M Dreyer with a copy of the full report of the specified investigation?
Reply:
1. Yes, my predecessor wrote to the MEC responsible for Local Government in Gauteng requesting him to commission an investigation, in terms of section 106 of the Local Government: Municipal Systems Act, 2000 (Act No 32). The matter relating to the tender was also referred to the SIU for investigation. The correspondence to the MEC is attached as Annexure A.
2. The MEC responsible for Local Government in Gauteng referred the matter to the municipality. The municipality dealt with the matter through a disciplinary process and the outcome was the dismissal of the employee concerned.
3. In light of the above, investigation report is therefore not available.
03 November 2017 - NW2533
Waters, Mr M to ask the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs
(1)Whether, with reference to the reply to question 2468 on 28 July 2015, he wrote to the Member of the Executive Council (MEC) responsible for local government in Gauteng requesting him to investigate the matter; if so, (a) can he provide Mr Waters with the letter sent to the MEC and copies of any correspondence from the MEC, (b) when was the investigation completed and (c) what are the findings of the investigation; (2) whether he will provide Mr Waters with a copy of the report of the investigation?
Reply:
1. Yes, my predecessor wrote to the MEC responsible for Local Government in Gauteng requesting him to commission an investigation, in terms of section 106 of the Local Government: Municipal Systems Act, 2000 (Act No 32).
(a) The correspondence to the MEC is attached as Annexure A.
(b) & (c) An investigation was not instituted by the MEC responsible for Local Government, the matter was referred to the municipality. The municipality dealt with the matter through a disciplinary process and the outcome was the dismissal of the employee concerned.
03 November 2017 - NW2535
Waters, Mr M to ask the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs
(1)Whether, with regard to the reply to question 2466 on 28 July 2015, he wrote to the Member of the Executive Council (MEC) responsible for local government in Gauteng, if not, why not; if so, will he provide Mr M Waters with a copy of the letter and any further correspondence between him and the MEC in relation to this matter; (2) (a) what were the findings of the investigation that he requested the MEC to commission and (b) will he provide Mr M Waters with a copy of the full report of the investigation?
Reply:
1. Yes, my predecessor wrote to the MEC responsible for Local Government in Gauteng requesting him to commission an investigation, in terms of section 106 of the Local Government: Municipal Systems Act, 2000 (Act No 32). The correspondence to the MEC is attached as Annexure A.
2. (a) The MEC responsible for Local Government in Gauteng referred the matter to the municipality. The municipality dealt with the matter through a disciplinary process and the outcome was the dismissal of the employee concerned.
(b) As stated above, an investigation was not instituted by the MEC responsible for Local Government, the matter was first referred to the municipality. In the event the municipality was not able to address the matter, an investigation would have been initiated.
03 November 2017 - NW2536
Dreyer, Ms AM to ask the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs
(1)Whether, with regard to the reply to question 2460 on 28 July 2015, he wrote to the Member of the Executive Council (MEC) responsible for local government in Gauteng, if not, why not; if so, (a) will he provide Mrs A M Dreyer with a copy of the letter and any further correspondence between him and the MEC in relation to this matter; (2) (a) what were the findings of the investigation that he requested the MEC to commission and (b) will he provide Mrs A M Dreyer with a copy of the full report of the investigation?
Reply:
1. Yes, my predecessor wrote to the MEC responsible for Local Government in Gauteng requesting him to commission an investigation, in terms of section 106 of the Local Government: Municipal Systems Act, 2000 (Act No 32).
(a) The correspondence to the MEC is attached as Annexure A.
2. (a) The MEC responsible for Local Government in Gauteng referred the matter to the municipality. The municipality dealt with the matter through a disciplinary process and the outcome was the dismissal of the employee concerned.
(b) In light of the above, investigation report is therefore not available.
03 November 2017 - NW2539
Steenkamp, Ms J to ask the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs
(1)Whether, with reference to his reply to question 2465 on 28 July 2015, he wrote to the Member of the Executive Council (MEC) for Local Government in Gauteng; if not, why not; if so, will he provide Ms J Edwards with a copy of the letter and any further correspondence between the MEC and himself in relation to this matter; (2) whether the relevant report was tabled in accordance with section 106(4) (b) of the Local Government: Municipal Systems Act, Act 32 of 2000, which states that the MEC must table a report detailing the outcome of the investigation in the relevant provincial legislature within 90 days from the date on which the Minister requested the investigation; if not, why not; (3) what were the findings of the investigation; (4) Will he provide Ms J Edwards with a copy of the full report of the specified investigation?
Reply:
1. Yes, my predecessor wrote to the MEC responsible for Local Government in Gauteng requesting him to commission an investigation, in terms of section 106 of the Local Government: Municipal Systems Act, 2000 (Act No 32). The correspondence to the MEC is attached as Annexure A.
2. The MEC responsible for Local Government in Gauteng referred the matter to the municipality. The municipality dealt with the matter through a disciplinary process and the outcome was the dismissal of the employee concerned. In light of the above, investigation report was therefore not tabled.
3. As stated above, the outcome was the dismissal of the employee concerned. Further, the municipality received condonation from National Treasury as per Section 32 of the MFMA.
4. In light of the above, investigation report is therefore not available.
02 November 2017 - NW3043
Sonti, Ms NP to ask the Minister of Social Development
Whether (a) her department and/or (b) any of the entities that report to her has a contract with a certain company (name furnished); if so, (i) who are the black economic empowerment partners of the specified company, (ii) what is the total amount that is paid to the specified company each month and (iii) what is the duration of the contract?
Reply:
(a)
(b) SASSA has three contracts with EOH Mthombo (Pty) Ltd.
(i) EOH Mthombo (Pty) Ltd has not in their bid proposals submitted black economic empowerment partners. SASSA considered EOH Mthombo (Pty) Ltd’s BBBEE certificate issued by authorized institution when the awarded bids were evaluated.
(ii) The following amounts were paid on monthly basis to EOH Mthombo (Pty) Ltd for the service rendered
Account Name |
Payment Number |
Payment Date |
Amount in Rand |
Financial Year 2015/16 |
|||
PMG 1 Admin |
139428 |
30-Apr-15 |
2 474 228,87 |
PMG 1 Admin |
141263 |
04-Jun-15 |
2 521 680,00 |
PMG 1 Admin |
142041 |
19-Jun-15 |
6 063 721,56 |
PMG 1 Admin |
142842 |
01-Jul-15 |
2 521 680,00 |
PMG 1 Admin |
142856 |
01-Jul-15 |
1 262 017,62 |
PMG 1 Admin |
144455 |
29-Jul-15 |
5 553 540,78 |
PMG 1 Admin |
144814 |
04-Aug-15 |
3 031 860,78 |
PMG 1 Admin |
146364 |
28-Aug-15 |
2 521 680,00 |
PMG 1 Admin |
147457 |
17-Sep-15 |
3 031 860,78 |
PMG 1 Admin |
147748 |
21-Sep-15 |
2 521 680,00 |
PMG 1 Admin |
149669 |
19-Oct-15 |
3 031 860,78 |
PMG 1 Admin |
150526 |
30-Oct-15 |
2 521 680,00 |
PMG 1 Admin |
151725 |
19-Nov-15 |
2 521 680,00 |
PMG 1 Admin |
151800 |
25-Nov-15 |
3 031 860,78 |
PMG 1 Admin |
153307 |
15-Dec-15 |
3 031 860,78 |
PMG 1 Admin |
153878 |
21-Dec-15 |
3 031 860,78 |
PMG 1 Admin |
154143 |
22-Dec-15 |
2 521 680,00 |
PMG 1 Admin |
155041 |
21-Jan-16 |
2 521 680,00 |
PMG 1 Admin |
156403 |
09-Feb-16 |
3 031 860,78 |
PMG 1 Admin |
157860 |
26-Feb-16 |
2 521 680,00 |
PMG 1 Admin |
158736 |
11-Mar-16 |
3 031 860,78 |
PMG 1 Admin |
159547 |
15-Mar-16 |
1 798,78 |
PMG 1 Admin |
159935 |
24-Mar-16 |
3 007 531,91 |
PMG 1 Admin |
160011 |
24-Mar-16 |
2 023 440,49 |
PMG 1 Admin |
160327 |
30-Mar-16 |
2 521 680,00 |
PMG 1 Admin |
160347 |
30-Mar-16 |
18 684 654,65 |
PMG 1 Admin |
160437 |
31-Mar-16 |
2 732 645,28 |
PMG 1 Admin |
161151 |
31-Mar-16 |
2 521 680,00 |
|
93 796 946,18 |
||
Financial Year 2016/17 |
|||
PMG 1 Admin |
161874 |
14-Apr-16 |
329 167,13 |
PMG 1 Admin |
162611 |
06-May-16 |
3 031 860,78 |
PMG 1 Admin |
162694 |
11-May-16 |
3 031 860,78 |
PMG 1 Admin |
162837 |
13-May-16 |
3 697 667,75 |
PMG 1 Admin |
164082 |
03-Jun-16 |
3 031 860,78 |
PMG 1 Admin |
165358 |
29-Jun-16 |
2 521 680,00 |
PMG 1 Admin |
165356 |
29-Jun-16 |
2 521 680,00 |
PMG 1 Admin |
165816 |
04-Jul-16 |
3 031 860,78 |
PMG 1 Admin |
166805 |
21-Jul-16 |
2 521 680,00 |
PMG 1 Admin |
168024 |
10-Aug-16 |
3 031 860,78 |
PMG 1 Admin |
168184 |
10-Aug-16 |
667 581,08 |
PMG 1 Admin |
169041 |
25-Aug-16 |
2 521 680,00 |
PMG 1 Admin |
169445 |
30-Aug-16 |
299 200,00 |
PMG 1 Admin |
170019 |
08-Sep-16 |
483 390,54 |
PMG 1 Admin |
170297 |
15-Sep-16 |
3 031 860,78 |
PMG 1 Admin |
172074 |
10-Oct-16 |
3 031 860,78 |
PMG 1 Admin |
172125 |
11-Oct-16 |
2 521 680,00 |
PMG 1 Admin |
172191 |
12-Oct-16 |
1 116 379,44 |
PMG 1 Admin |
172729 |
21-Oct-16 |
2 521 680,00 |
PMG 1 Admin |
172990 |
21-Oct-16 |
343 200,00 |
PMG 1 Admin |
173728 |
08-Nov-16 |
3 031 860,78 |
PMG 1 Admin |
174323 |
11-Nov-16 |
333 789,72 |
PMG 1 Admin |
174321 |
11-Nov-16 |
783 738,14 |
PMG 1 Admin |
174747 |
24-Nov-16 |
2 652 303,02 |
PMG 1 Admin |
175359 |
01-Dec-16 |
426 232,26 |
PMG 1 Admin |
175579 |
09-Dec-16 |
2 749 996,92 |
PMG 1 Admin |
175946 |
15-Dec-16 |
2 652 303,02 |
PMG 1 Admin |
176789 |
29-Dec-16 |
3 031 860,78 |
PMG 1 Admin |
176716 |
29-Dec-16 |
2 880 225,34 |
PMG 1 Admin |
177188 |
17-Jan-17 |
2 652 303,02 |
PMG 1 Admin |
177855 |
31-Jan-17 |
5 530 640,61 |
PMG 1 Admin |
179936 |
08-Mar-17 |
6 063 721,56 |
PMG 1 Admin |
180150 |
13-Mar-17 |
1 201 200,00 |
PMG 1 Admin |
180392 |
15-Mar-17 |
2 652 303,02 |
PMG 1 Admin |
181150 |
23-Mar-17 |
299 200,00 |
PMG 1 Admin |
181235 |
24-Mar-17 |
149 600,00 |
PMG 1 Admin |
181237 |
24-Mar-17 |
333 789,72 |
PMG 1 Admin |
181148 |
28-Mar-17 |
1 001 369,16 |
PMG 1 Admin |
181118 |
28-Mar-17 |
3 502 644,93 |
PMG 1 Admin |
181884 |
29-Mar-17 |
1 807 290,68 |
PMG 1 Admin |
182110 |
30-Mar-17 |
2 652 303,02 |
PMG 1 Admin |
182107 |
30-Mar-17 |
2 652 303,02 |
PMG 1 Admin |
182078 |
30-Mar-17 |
3 031 860,78 |
PMG 1 Admin |
182069 |
30-Mar-17 |
28 846,92 |
|
95 391 377,82 |
||
Financial Year 2017/18 |
|||
PMG 1 Admin |
182605 |
10-Apr-17 |
775 433,70 |
PMG 1 Admin |
182646 |
12-Apr-17 |
686 400,00 |
PMG 1 Admin |
183947 |
19-May-17 |
2 652 303,02 |
PMG 1 Admin |
184303 |
26-May-17 |
3 031 860,78 |
PMG 1 Admin |
185175 |
12-Jun-17 |
3 031 860,78 |
PMG 1 Admin |
186176 |
30-Jun-17 |
1 265 979,44 |
PMG 1 Admin |
186543 |
06-Jul-17 |
3 031 860,78 |
PMG 1 Admin |
186720 |
06-Jul-17 |
4 098 967,99 |
PMG 1 Admin |
186759 |
07-Jul-17 |
3 432 000,00 |
PMG 1 Admin |
187045 |
12-Jul-17 |
333 789,72 |
PMG 1 Admin |
187355 |
20-Jul-17 |
2 652 303,02 |
PMG 1 Admin |
187660 |
20-Jul-17 |
78 557,26 |
PMG 1 Admin |
188791 |
08-Aug-17 |
333 789,72 |
PMG 1 Admin |
188863 |
10-Aug-17 |
427 678,20 |
PMG 1 Admin |
188726 |
11-Aug-17 |
3 031 860,78 |
PMG 1 Admin |
190086 |
08-Sep-17 |
3 855 319,97 |
PMG 1 Admin |
190321 |
12-Sep-17 |
2 652 303,02 |
PMG 1 Admin |
190574 |
12-Sep-17 |
132 977,81 |
PMG 1 Admin |
190425 |
13-Sep-17 |
2 652 303,02 |
PMG 1 Admin |
192014 |
04-Oct-17 |
149 600,00 |
Financial Year 2017/18 |
38 307 149,01 |
||
Grand Total |
227 495 473,01 |
(iii) The following is the duration of the contracts between SASSA and EOH Mthombo (Pty) Ltd
a) ICT Operations, Support and Maintenance and Help Desk starting from 1 April 2015 to 31 March 2018
b) Scanning Solution starting from 1 Nov 2015 to 31 October 2018
c) ERP Solution from 1 April 2015 to 31 March 2018
02 November 2017 - NW3080
Hunsinger, Dr CH to ask the Minister of Transport
(1)Did his department attain possession and control of the eNatis system, if not, why not; if so, when; (2) has the software audit been carried out to establish the integrity of the program; if not, why not; if so, (a) by whom, (b) at what cost and (c) what are the details of the findings of the audit; (3) What was the total legal expenses for (a) his department and (b) all related entities, in the Tasima (Pty) Ltd litigation process?
Reply:
(1) The Constitutional Court on 9 November 2016, in line with the Shareholders Committee resolution to transfer the NaTIS to the Road Traffic Management Corporation (Corporation) ordered the hand-over of the system and the services to the Corporation. On 05 April 2017, subsequent to an application brought to the effect by the Corporation, the Sherriff executed the Order of Tuchten J and evicted Tasima from the premises. Thereafter the Sherriff handed possession and control of the system to the Corporation.
(2) The NaTIS is a National Key Point and as such all physical, logical and network security assessments are conducted by the SAPS NKP unit and the National Communications branch of the State Security Agency (SSA). The initial physical security assessment was completed in July 2017. The Logical and Network Security assessment is subject to confirmation from SSA and is planned for completion in this quarter. The Auditor-General (AG) also includes the NaTIS audit in its annual Information Systems Audit of the Department of Transport. As of 2017/8 the AG will include it in the audit of the Corporation.
(3) (a) The total legal expenses for the Department spent on the Tasima litigation
Financial Year |
Amount (R) |
2017/18 |
466 287 |
2016/17 |
7 443 436.24 |
2015/16 |
7 356 858.60 |
2014/15 |
131 328.00 |
2013/14 |
622 765.00 |
2012/13 |
677 202.00 |
Total to date |
16 697876.84 |
(b) The total spend on legal fees for the Corporation related to the Tasima (Pty) Ltd matter is:
Financial Year |
Amount (R) |
2017/18 |
3 858 342,63 |
2016/17 |
2 290 492,83 |
2015/16 |
16 651 202,05 |
2014/15 |
1 204 248,00 |
2013/14 |
1 463 619,63 |
Total to date |
25 467 905,14 |
02 November 2017 - NW2932
Steyn, Ms A to ask the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries
(a) What number of abattoirs did his department build (i) in each of the past 10 financial years and (ii) since 1 April 2017, (b) what was the cost in each case, (c) what is the (i) exact location and (ii) slaughter capacity in each case, (d) who are the owners and/or beneficiaries of each abattoir and (e) what amount of income did each abattoir generate?
Reply:
The implementation of the farmer support programmes happens at the provincial level.
The following is the response per province on :-
(a) What number of abattoirs did the department build?
(b) The cost in each case?
(c) Location of the abattoirs and slaughter capacity.
(d) Who are the beneficiaries and what amount of income did each abattoir generate?
No. of abattoirs built |
Financial Year it was built |
District Municipality |
Local Municipality |
Beneficiaries/ Owners |
Cost of development |
Design Slaughter capacity |
Actual slaughtered per day |
Income generated/ Annual turnover |
1. Eastern Cape |
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2 |
2016/2017 |
Chris Hani |
Enoch Mgijima |
Xashimba Abattoir |
R30 million |
20 cattle per day |
10 cattle per day |
In operation for less than a year |
2013/14 - 2014/15 |
Sarah Baartman |
Makana |
Lukhanyiso Co-op |
R8.5 million |
2 000 poultry units per day |
300 poultry units per day |
R250 000 turnover per cycle. |
|
Started operating in May 2016 |
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2. Free State |
||||||||
1 |
2005 |
Thabo Mofutsanyane |
Dihlabeng |
Alina Matsitsi |
R800 000 |
800 poultry units per day |
400 poultry units per day |
R384 000 |
3. Gauteng |
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None built or renovated. |
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4. KwaZulu-Natal |
||||||||
1 |
2015 |
Umkhanyakude |
Jozini |
Local farmers and those in the immediate surroundings (100km radius) |
R75 million |
50 poultry units per day. |
None |
None |
There are minor alterations that are still being attended to; but in the main an operator of the facility is being sought |
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5. Limpopo |
||||||||
1 |
2012/13 |
Capricorn |
Lepelle Nkumpi |
Lebowakgomo abattoirs owned by government. Department of Economic development and Tourism. |
R15 million from CASP was allocated to renovate the Lebowakgomo abattoir. |
20 000 poultry units per day |
None |
None |
The province advertised four (4) times and failed to get a suitable operator. There is currently a lease agreement with Bakone Holdings to operate the abattoir. The commissioning of the abattoir has started with the anticipated full operation in December 2017. |
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6. Mpumalanga |
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1 |
2015 |
Ehlanzeni South |
Nkomazi |
Nkomzi Red Meat Abattoir 163 (58W, 105M-25Y) |
R17,805 million |
12 Carcases Per day |
9 Carcases Per day |
R21,772,800 |
7. Northern Cape |
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1 |
2011/12 |
Frances Baard |
Magareng |
Warrenton Super Chicken (Pty) Ltd |
Existing structure and the Department funded the upgrading to the amount of R1 million. |
2 000 poultry units per day |
1 000 poultry units per day |
± R500 000.00 annual turnover. |
8. North West |
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3 |
2016/17 |
Ngaka Modiri Molema |
Mahikeng |
Mr Ratshidi Montshioa, Mrs Bella Seate, Mrs Nthabiseng Motshotlwane, Mr L. Ntshinogang, Mrs B. Mothokgo |
To date spent: R13 million. |
Construction is ongoing |
Construction phase |
Construction phase |
2016/17 |
Bojanala |
Mabeskraal |
Mr Kgabane Ramokgadi, Mr Tlotlo Monageng, Mrs Kgomotso Monageng, Ms Remofiloe Ramokgadi, Mr Kabelo Masike |
To date spent: R9,5 million. |
Construction is ongoing |
Construction phase |
Construction phase |
|
2016/17 |
Bojanala |
Mathibestad |
Mr Sydney Matebe, Mr Danny Marota, Mrs Maite Matebe, Mrs Mokgadi Ramphele, Mrs Sebueng Molokwane, Mr Paul Radikonyana |
To date spent: R9,5 million. |
Construction is ongoing |
Construction phase |
Construction phase |
|
9. Western Cape |
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1 |
2013/14 |
Hopefield |
Saldanha Bay WC014 |
Mrs E Poole |
R1, 8 million |
850 poultry units/day |
850 poultry units |
R4 million turnover per annum. |
02 November 2017 - NW3058
Alberts, Mr ADW to ask the Minister of Transport
(1)Whether, with reference to fines being issued in terms of the National Road Traffic Act, Act 93 of 1996, and the Criminal Procedure Act, Act 51 of 1977, the specified fines and/or summonses are issued against the identity number of the alleged offender; if so, what legal grounds support this authorisation; (2) whether, in the case of business concerns, the fines and/or summonses are issued against the (a) identity number of the alleged offender or (b) registration number of the business concern; if so, what legal grounds support this authorisation; (3) whether, in the case of business concerns, the fines and/or summonses are sent to the address of the (a) invividual offender or (b) business concern; if so, what legal grounds support this authorisation; (4) whether, in the case of individuals and business concerns that have appointed a representative to receive and handle fines and/or summonses on their behalf, the fines and/or summonses are issued against the identity number of the representative; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what legal grounds support this authorisation; (5) whether, in the case of individuals and business concerns that have appointed a representative to receive and handle fines and/or summonses on their behalf, the fines and/or summonses are sent to the address of the (a) individual offender, (b) business concern or (c) representative; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what legal grounds support this authorisation?
Reply:
1. In terms of Section 73 National Road Traffic Act 93 of 1996
The Act presumes that the owner drove or parked a vehicle, where in any prosecution in terms of the common law relating to the driving of a vehicle on a public road or in terms of this Act, it is necessary to prove who was the driver of such vehicle it shall be presumed, in the absence of evidence to the contrary that such vehicle was driven by the owner thereof.
In terms of the Criminal Procedure Act 51 of 1977, Section 56 (1)
If an accused is alleged to have committed an offence and a peace officer on reasonable grounds believes that a Magistrate's Court, on convicting such accused of that offence, will not impose a fine exceeding the amount determined by the Minister from time to time by notice in the Gazette, such peace officer may, whether or not the accused is in custody, hand to the accused a written notice which shall- (a) specify the name, the residential address and the occupation or status of the accused; (b) call upon the accused to appear at a place and on a date and at a time specified in the written notice to answer a charge of having committed the offence in question; (c) contain an endorsement in terms of Section 57 that the accused may admit his guilt in respect of the offence in question and that he may pay a stipulated fine in respect thereof without appearing in court; and (d) contain a certificate under the hand of the peace officer that he has handed the original of such written notice to the accused and that he has explained to the accused the import thereof.
(2) The business concern appoints a proxy who is deemed to be the registered owner of the vehicle. Therefore, if a fine is issued irrespective of who the driver is the fine is issued against such proxy.
(3) (4) (5) Response provided in Question 2 above is also applicable to Question 3, 4 and 5.
01 November 2017 - NW3314
Ntlangwini, Ms EN to ask the Minister of Trade and Industry
(1)Whether the (a) chief executive officer and (b) chief financial officer of entities reporting to him are employed on a permanent basis; if not, (2) whether the specified officers are employed on a fixed term contract; if so, (a) what are the names of each of the officers and (b) when (i) was each officer employed and (ii) will each officer’s contract end?
Reply:
Entity |
1(a) |
1(b) |
2(a) |
2(b)(i) |
2(b)(ii) |
Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) |
The CIPC Commissioner is not employed on a permanent basis |
The CIPC CFO is employed on a permanent basis |
Adv Rory Voller |
1 October 2016 |
30 September 2021 |
Companies Tribunal (CT) |
The CT Full-time Tribunal Member is not employed on a permanent basis |
The CT CFO is employed on a permanent basis |
Ms Agnes Tsele-Maseloanyane |
01 August 2013 |
31 July 2018 |
Export Credit Insurance Corporation (ECIC) |
The ECIC CEO is not employed on a permanent basis |
The ECIC CFO is employed on a permanent basis |
Mr Kutoane Kutoane |
01 September 2016 |
31 August 2019 |
National Consumer Commission (NCC) |
The NCC Commissioner is not employed on a permanent basis |
The NCC CFO is employed on a permanent basis |
Mr Ebrahim Mahomed |
01 June 2013 |
28 February 2019 |
National Consumer Tribunal (NCT) |
The Executive Chairperson of the NCT is not employed on a permanent basis |
The CFO is a permanent position and is currently vacant, with a new candidate set to commence employment on 1 December 2017 |
Prof Joseph Maseko |
01 July 2017 |
30 June 2022 |
National Credit Regulator (NCR) |
The NCR CEO is not employed on a permanent basis |
The NCR CFO is employed on a permanent basis |
Ms Nomsa Motshegare |
01 April 2017 |
31 March 2022 |
National Empowerment Fund (NEF) |
The NEF CEO is not employed on a permanent basis |
The NEF CFO is employed on a permanent basis |
Ms Philisiwe Mthethwa |
01 July 2016 |
30 June 2019 |
National Gambling Board (NGB) |
The NGB CEO is not employed on a permanent basis and the position is currently vacant. the dti appointed an administrator |
The NGB CFO is employed on a permanent basis |
Ms Caroline Kongwa |
03 September 2014 |
Until the amendment of the National Gambling Act is finalised |
National Lotteries Commission (NLC) |
The NLC Commissioner is not employed on a permanent basis |
The NLC CFO is not employed on a permanent basis |
Ms Thabang Mampane |
01 October 2017 |
30 September 2022 |
Mr Phillemon Letwaba (CFO) |
01 August 2014 |
31 July 2019 |
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National Metrology Institute of South Africa (NMISA) |
The NMISA CEO is not employed on a permanent basis |
The NMISA CFO is employed on a permanent basis |
Mr Ndwakhulu Mukhufhi |
01 September 2013 |
31 August 2018 |
National Regulator For Compulsory Specifications (NRCS) |
The NRCS CEO is not employed on a permanent basis and the position is currently vacant. the dti appointed an acting CEO |
The NRCS CFO is not employed on a permanent basis |
Mr Edward Mamadise |
17/10/2016 |
Until the recruitment process to appoint the CEO of the NRCS is concluded |
Ms Rahimoonisha Abdool (CFO) |
01 May 2017 |
30 April 2022 |
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South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) |
The SABS CEO is not employed on a permanent basis |
The SABS CFO is not employed on a permanent basis |
Dr Bonakele Mehlomakulu |
07 September 2014 |
06 September 2019 |
Ms Boitumelo Mosako (CFO) |
August 2015 |
July 2020 |
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South African National Accreditation System (SANAS) |
The SANAS CEO is not employed on a permanent basis |
The SANAS CFO is employed on a permanent basis |
Mr Ron Josias |
01 June 2015 |
31 May 2020 |
31 October 2017 - NW3039
Singh, Mr N to ask the Minister of Environmental Affairs
Whether she will provide copies of all lion bone export permits issued in the Eastern Cape, North West, Limpopo, Free State, Gauteng, Mpumalanga and Northern Cape provinces since 01 January 2015; (2) with reference to each permit issued, what are the (a) full names of the permit holder, (b) business names of the permit holder, (c) consignee and consignor addresses, (d) permit numbers, (e) names of issuing authority and (f) quantities and kilograms of lion bone permitted
Reply:
(1) (a) The Environmental Management Inspectors from the national Department of Environmental Affairs commenced with inspections at O R Tambo with effect from 1st April 2015. The Department is in possession of copies of all permits that were endorsed during the verification of consignments at the airport from the 1st April 2015 to October 2017. The copies of all permits referred to above are available in hard copy and are kept at O R Tambo International Airport. The Department is not in possession of copies of permits for the period 1st January 2015 to 31st March 2015.
Copies of permits endorsed between 1st January 2015 to 31st March 2015 are held by the Gauteng Department of Agriculture and Rural Development because verification and endorsement of permits was previously carried out by the provincial officials who were deployed at OR Tambo.
2. The details required in respect of: (a) the full names of the permit holder, (b) business names of the permit holder, (c) consignee and consignor addresses, permit numbers, (e) names of issuing authorities are available in hard copies of the permits.
(f) Information regarding quantities of lion bones is contained in the Department’s data base and can be made available. Information regarding kilograms was not recorded in the database. Only quantities of bone are recorded in the database.
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