Questions and Replies
10 November 2017 - NW3528
Brauteseth, Mr TJ to ask the Minister of Transport
(1)What subsidy has his department paid to the Brakpan Bus Company over the past three financial years; (2) whether he has been informed of a 2014 feasibility study into future options of the specified bus company; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, which option does his department support; (3) (a) what are the relevant details of the kind of oversight that this department has over the bus company, in view of the subsidy paid by the taxpayer; (4) (a) what (i) fraud and/or (ii) corruption has been identified in the running of the bus company and (b) why is the bus company running at a loss?
Reply:
(1) Subsidized bus services are managed and administered by Provincial Departments of Transport and subsidy is paid by Provinces through the Public Transport Operations Grant, which is a supplementary grant. The Brakpan Bus Company contract is managed by Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport and their subsidy allocation for the past three financial years is:
- 2014/15 – R11 554 076.00
- 2015/16 – R18 291 488.00
- 2016/17 – R23 293 376.00
2. Brakpan Bus Service is a municipal owned bus company and any decision about the future of the company is the prerogative of the municipality as long as it is aligned with all legislative prescripts governing public transport. The Department is conscious of the fact that Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport has appointed CSIR to conduct a due diligent exercise for all subsidized bus contracts in the Province, including Brakpan, with the aim of designing new public transport contracts in future.
3. The bus company is monitored by the Province through a Supervisory and Monitoring Firm (SMF) appointed by Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport to ensure that the operator complies with all contractual obligations.
4. a) The running and performance of the bus company is solely the obligation of the municipality as the owner.
b) Same as (a) above.
10 November 2017 - NW3556
James, Ms LV to ask the Minister of Transport
With reference to the provincial regulating entities and the applications for licenses, (a) what (i) are the reasons for delays in these applications, (ii) is being done to get up-to-date on applications and (iii) is the average turn-around time in processing applications, (b) how is this average turn-around time calculated, (c) what is being done to reduce turn-around times in future and (d) what mechanisms, processes and procedures have been put in place in this regard?
Reply:
a) (i) Slowness of the system, National Land Transport Information System (NLTIS), used to process applications for operating licences and failure by operators to submit required or additional information for upliftment of licences.
(ii) In the short term, officials work overtime to process as many applications as possible. The medium term solution is to redesign the NLTIS.
(iii) Approximately 90 days for the processing of applications. However, the turnaround time differs in each Province, subject to capacity constraints in each Provincial Regulatory Entity (PRE).
b) Calculated using the first-come-first-processed scheduler. Complete application will take a minimum of 5 days at phase 1: helpdesk, 35 days at registration and publication phase, 10 days for board preparations and adjudication and 10 days for board minutes and upliftment of operating licences.
c) PREs have developed standard procedure manuals. The PRE committee has delegated the over the counter transactions to officials to reduce the turnaround time.
d) The Department is in a process of redesigning the system (NLTIS).
10 November 2017 - NW3548
Hoosen, Mr MH to ask the Minister of Transport
With regard to the functions taken over from Tasima, (a) who has taken over these functions, (b) what are the functions, (c) how is it ensured that functions are properly executed, (d) what (i) are the costs since taking over these functions, (ii) additional staff have been appointed for this purpose and (iii) are their functions and (e) when were they appointed?
Reply:
a) The Road Traffic Management Corporation’s Road Traffic Information Systems (RTIS) Unit took over all functions related to the operation and managements of the NaTIS with effect from 05 April 2017.
b) The functions include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Software Development
- Business Engagement
- Business Intelligence
- NaTIS User Training
- NaTIS Infrastructure Support
- Project Office – deployment of new NaTIS sites, replacement of equipment, deployment of communication services
- NaTIS Site Support – Hardware and network support
- System Support – End-user Software Trouble shooting
- Information System Security and Governance, Risk and Compliance
- NKP Physical Security
c) The Corporation employed a compliment of technical staff with over 700 years accumulated NaTIS experience in 2015. This staff compliment has been augmented with existing support functions in Finance, Human Capital, Risk Management, etc to ensure that all functions are properly executed.
d)
(i) Costs to date
Road Traffic Information Systems costs incurred, YTD September2017 |
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Economic classification |
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Amount |
Compensation of Employees |
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R39 011 781.40 |
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Goods & Services |
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R56 878 696.10 |
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Capital Expenditure |
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R 1 528 044.60 |
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Total spent on eNaTIS |
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97 418 522.10 |
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(ii) No additional staff have been appointed in the RTIS Unit since the takeover. Corporation continues to review its staff requirements in terms of its strategic mandate.
(iii) Not applicable, see (d)(ii) above as no new staff have been appointed.
e) Not applicable, see (d)(ii) above.
10 November 2017 - NW3418
Steenkamp, Ms J to ask the Minister of Transport
(a)(i) Which taxi associations received government grants in the past three financial years and (ii) what were the grant amounts in each case, (b) what criteria are used to decide on qualifying taxi associations, (c) what is the purpose of the grant in each case, (d)(i) what key performance areas and specific actions are the taxi associations expected to perform and (ii) how often and how do the taxi associations report to his department, (e) what disqualified a taxi association from receiving future grants and (f)(i) which grants have been denied, (ii) to which taxi associations and (iii) why in each case in the past three financial years?
Reply:
(a) Taxi Associations operate at local level and by their very own nature are self-sustainable. The Department of Transport does not provide any direct financial assistance in the form of grants to Taxi Associations and neither are we aware of any provincial or local government that provides grants to these Associations.
(b) Refer to response number (a);
(c) Refer to response number (a);
(d) Refer to response number (a);
(e) Refer to response number (a);
(f) Refer to response number (a).
10 November 2017 - NW2962
Marais, Mr S to ask the Minister of Finance
(1)(a) What total amount of additional revenue will be raised by the SA Revenue Service (SARS) following its amendments to the allowable deductions from taxes for persons with disabilities and (b) why did SARS (i) make the determination on the specified amendment, (ii) not phase the changes out and (iii) apply the specified amendments retroactively; (2) whether SARS has conducted any studies and/or investigations to determine what the financial and economic consequences of the specified amendments will be on taxpaying (a) persons with disabilities and (b) the dependants of the specified persons; if not, in each case, why not; if so, how (i) will the specified (aa) persons and (bb) dependants be affected and (ii) were these outcomes determined?
Reply:
1. It is not clear which amendments the honourable member is referring to, so it is assumed that reference is being made to the list of qualifying disability expenses that SARS is currently in the process of updating. The changes in the list are not about raising additional revenue. The changes are being made to ensure that the list of expenses prescribed by SARS is as comprehensive as possible and that the expenses are in line with the paragraph (c) of the definition of “qualifying medical expense” in section 6B(1). This will ensure that the list does not create inequity as far as persons who do not have a physical impairment or disability are concerned. (e.g. If a person with a disability purchases a vehicle because a person is using a wheelchair, it will unfair to allow such an expense instead of only allowing modifications to the vehicle to allow the wheelchair easy access in and out of the vehicle). The prescribed expenses must, as far as possible, only include expenses without which a person with physical impairment or disability will not be able to perform activities of daily living. (e.g. If a person cannot walk, the wheelchair is an aid that assists that person to be able to move from point A to point B. Without this wheelchair, the person cannot do this activity of daily living on his or her own and will always require assistance from other people to do so.) The amendments are, therefore being made to ensure that the list is line with the requirements of the legislation; which are based on practice in other leading democracies, such as Canada. It is understood that SARS’ understanding of the requirements of the legislation has been unsuccessfully challenged by “at least” one taxpayer in the Tax Board. SARS will monitor the outcome of any appeal to inform its future decision making. The amendments will only come in on the effective date of the updated list going forward and are not made with retrospective effect.
2. Since the list is only being amended to ensure that it is as comprehensive as possible, while ensuring that the expenses listed are in full compliance with the legislation, SARS has not conducted any studies and/or investigations to determine what the financial and economic consequences of the changes to the list are to persons with disabilities and their dependants. National Treasury would determine the financial and economic consequences of substantial changes in legislative policy, such as the change from a deduction to a tax credit system for these expenses.
10 November 2017 - NW3320
Mhlongo, Mr P to ask the MINISTER OF ARTS AND CULTURE
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? NATIONAL ASSEMBLY QUESTION NO. 3320-2017 FOR WRITTEN REPLY Date of publication in the internal question paper 27 October 2017, internal question paper number 39-2017 Mr S P MHLONGO (EFF) TO ASK THE MINISTER OF ARTS AND CULTURE: 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? NW3709E REPLY: (1) (a) No, not all the Chief Executive Officers reporting to the Minister of Arts and Culture are employed on a permanent basis, (b) Not all the Chief Financial Officers reporting to the Minister of Arts and Culture are employed on a permanent basis (2) (a) and (b), (i) and (ii) are attached for ease of reference
Reply:
(1) (a) No, not all the Chief Executive Officers reporting to the Minister of Arts and Culture are employed on a permanent basis,
(b) Not all the Chief Financial Officers reporting to the Minister of Arts and Culture are employed on a permanent basis
(2) (a) and (b), (i) and (ii) are attached for ease of reference
10 November 2017 - NW3263
Maimane, Mr MA to ask the President of the Republic
What are the relevant details of the total (a) annual salary of and (b) performance bonus amounts paid to each of his five advisors (names and details furnished) in the 2016-17 financial year?
Reply:
The remuneration of the advisors is regulated in terms of the Dispensation for the Appointment and Remuneration of Persons (Special Advisers) appointed to Executive Authorities on Ground of Policy Considerations issued by the Minster of the Public Service and Administration. The Dispensation is attached for the benefit of the Honourable Member.
10 November 2017 - NW3425
Groenewald, Mr HB to ask the Minister of Transport
(a) (i) How often are toll prices of long distance and inter-provincial toll roads revised and (ii) what criteria are used to arrive at a decision to revise the prices, (b) how many price increases have taken place in respect of each toll road in the past three financial years and (c) what are the details of the increases in each case?
Reply:
a) (i) Toll prices are revised once every year effective 1 March, or closest subsequent date, determined by the Minister’s approval of the tariffs and their publication in the gazette.
a) (ii) The average CPI during the previous 12 months (November to October) or, in the case of concessions (public private partnerships), the year on year CPI, as determined by the respective concession agreements.
b) Three price increases in the past three financial years, one per year, effective 7 March 2015, 1 March 2016 and 3 March 2017. GFIP e-tolls were not adjusted in 2015; they were adjusted in 2016 and 2017.
c) Details of the increases are as follows:
- The previous year’s unrounded tariffs were adjusted for Consumer Price Index:
- The CPI for 2015: 6.0167%
- The CPI for 2016: 4.6750%
- The CPI for 2017: 6.0417%
- The adjusted tariffs were rounded off, to the closest 20 cents, 50 cents or Rand
10 November 2017 - NW3235
Topham , Mr B to ask the Minister of Justice and Correctional Services
Whether any progress has been made by the National Director of Public Prosecutions in dealing with the final report that was prepared by a certain person (name furnished), into the collapse of African Bank, (details furnished); if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
The South African Reserve Bank referred its report into the collapse of African Bank to the National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP) on 17 May 2016. The NDPP requested the Head of the Specialised Commercial Crime Unit (SCCU) to attend to the matter as it fell within the mandate of the SCCU.
In March 2017, in response to Parliamentary Question No. 200, the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) advised that the report was in its final stages of preparation. The prosecutor allocated the matter finalised a comprehensive report wherein he sets out that criminal investigations related to fraud, the Banks Act 94 of 1990 and Companies Act 71 of 2008 were warranted. He therefore recommended that the matter be referred to the South African Police Service for investigation and that a prosecutor be allocated to guide the investigations in the matter. Currently, the matter is under investigation by the Serious Economic Offences Unit of the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI).
10 November 2017 - NW3318
Matiase, Mr NS to ask the Minister of Justice and Correctional Services
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:
The tables below provide information of the appointed Chief Executive Officers (CEO) and Chief Financial Officers (CFO) of entities reporting to me:
Name of Entity |
Type of employment |
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CEO Permanent |
CEO Fixed Term |
CFO Permanent |
CFO Fixed Term |
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1. Legal Aid South Africa |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
2. Special Investigating Unit (SIU) |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
3. South African Board for Sheriffs |
No |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
4. Council for Debt Collectors |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
5. South African Law Reform Commission |
The South African Law Reform Commission does not have its own CEO and CFO as the Commission is part of the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development (DoJ&CD). |
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6. Legal Practice Council |
(a) The Executive Officer of the National Forum (NF) is Ms Charity Mhlungu, appointed on 1 December 2015 and will be in this position until the dissolution of NF. She is seconded from the DoJ&CD, and was a full time employee of the DoJ&CD Finance Department. (b) The NF’s budget is held by the DoJ&CD; therefore the financial reporting is done by the CFO of the Department. |
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7. Rules Board for Courts of Law |
The Rules Board does not have its own CEO and CFO as it is part of the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development. |
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8. National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) |
The NPA does not have CEO and CFO positions in its organisational structure |
Name of Officers employed on Fixed Term |
Period of employment of the CEO |
Period of employment of the CFO |
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CEO |
CFO |
Start Date |
Completion Date |
Start Date |
Completion Date |
CEO of Legal Aid South Africa: Ms V Vedalankar |
Not Applicable |
28/10/2002 (The contract was renewed periodically based on performance) |
31/10/2019 |
Not Applicable |
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CEO of SIU: Not Applicable |
CFO: Mr A Gernandt |
Not Applicable |
17/10/2016 |
31/03/2018 |
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CEO of SA Board for Sheriffs: Ms S Snell |
CFO: Mr A Simon |
01/08/2015 |
31/07/2018 |
01/01/2012 |
31/12/2017 |
10 November 2017 - NW3180
Mokoena, Mr L to ask the Minister of Arts and Culture”
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) what amount was each service provider and /or contractor paid; 3. (a) how many of these service providers are black-owned entities, (b) what contract was each of the black-owned service providers awarded and (c) how much was each black-owned service provider paid?
Reply:
1. The information required to respond to the question posed by the Honourable Member is detailed and is archived by the National Treasury. I have requested the National Treasury to release such information, the process takes long. However, as soon as the information is availed by the National Treasury I will forward it to the Member.
10 November 2017 - NW3218
Grootboom, Mr GA to ask the Minister of Arts and Culture
What is the total number of bursaries the National Film and Video Foundation awarded to students that belong to each racial group, including intra-racial classifications (a) in the (i) 2014-2015,(ii) 2016-2017 financial years and (b) since 1 April 2017.
Reply:
The table below explains how the National Film and Video Foundation awarded bursaries to students :-
2014/15 |
2015/16 |
2016/17 |
2017/18 |
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MALE |
FEMALE |
MALE |
FEMALE |
MALE |
FEMALE |
MALE |
FEMALE |
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45 Black |
33 Black |
29 Black |
22 Black |
58 Black |
62 Black |
2 Black |
2 Black |
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12 Coloured |
5 Coloured |
6 Coloured |
5 Coloured |
17 Coloured |
6 Coloured |
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4 Indian |
2 Indian |
1 Indian |
2 Indian |
3 Indian |
4 Indian |
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10 White |
5 White |
6 White |
2 White |
10 White |
5 White |
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1 Chinese |
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71 |
45 |
42 |
31 |
89 |
77 |
2 |
2 |
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TOTAL |
116 |
73 |
166 |
4 |
10 November 2017 - NW3550
Hoosen, Mr MH to ask the Minister of Transport
(a) On what date will a new Board of the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (Prasa) be appointed, (b) why has a new board not been appointed, (c) how is Prasa functioning without a board, (d) how are financial documents signed off in the absence of a board?
Reply:
(a) The Interim Board of PRASA was appointed with effect from 19 October 2017.
(b) Not applicable.
(c) Not applicable.
(d) All the financials will be signed off by the PRASA Board of Control.
10 November 2017 - NW3458
Mokoena, Mr L to ask the Minister of Arts and Culture
(1). How many officials and/or employees in his department were granted permission to have businesses and/or do business dealings in the past three financial years; (2). are any of the officials and/or employees that have permission to have businesses and/or do business dealings doing business with the Government; if so, (a) what was the purpose of each business transaction, (b) when did each business transaction occur and (c) what was the value of each business transaction?
Reply:
1. No officials were granted permission to have business and or do business dealings with government in the past three financial years; however, ten (10) officials were granted approval by the Executive Authority to conduct Remunerative Work outside the Public Service over the past three years.
2014/15 |
2015/16 |
2016/17 |
0 |
4 |
6 |
2. No officials were granted permission to do business with the State, however, permission was granted to officials to participate in marking, training, teaching and lecturing at public institutions. The approval was granted in line with the exclusion as set out in Annexure A, of the Directive on Conducting Business with an Organ of State issued in January 2017.
a) Purpose |
b) When did the Business Occur |
c) Value of each Business transaction |
E-Tutoring |
Currently on-going |
Not disclosed |
Training |
Currently on-going |
Not disclosed |
Board Member |
Currently on-going |
Not disclosed |
Marking of Assignment & Examination |
Currently on-going |
Not disclosed |
Moderation of Exams |
Currently on-going |
Not disclosed |
10 November 2017 - NW3262
Maimane, Mr MA to ask the President of the Republic
With reference to the Presidency’s 2016-17 Annual Report, what was the (a) total cost and (b) detailed breakdown of the costs of the 10 international trips that he undertook from 6 April 2016 to 10 February 2017?
Reply:
The Presidency does not incur costs for the President’s international trips.
When the President undertakes official international trips, host countries often extend courtesies for the President’s travelling expenses. In the absence of these courtesies, the Department of International Relations and Cooperation is responsible for the cost of the logistical arrangements with the Department of Defence being responsible for air travel.
10 November 2017 - NW3551
Horn, Mr W to ask the Minister of Transport
(a) Why did Road Traffic Management Corporation officers who have been trained since 2015 receive non-credit bearing certificates, (b) what is being done to ensure that the affected officers receive accredited training and (c) why were some officers awarded accredited courses without drivers’ licenses?
Reply:
a) Officers who were issued with non-credit bearing certificates did not fully meet the entry requirements for the Examiners of Vehicle course.
An Executive decision was taken to expose these officers to non-credit bearing up-skilling learning areas to address other critical skills which necessary to ward off the escalating carnage on the country’s roads.
b) The affected official were put on progamme by the Corporation to obtain the required driving licenses, and are scheduled to be enrolled for the credit bearing course in Examiner of Vehicle which is due to start on the 13 November 2017.
c) All officers who were enrolled for the accredited course possessed the relevant driving licenses in line with the applicable legislation
10 November 2017 - NW3195
Shivambu, Mr F to ask the Minister of Finance
Has he found that South Africa can afford nuclear energy?
Reply:
National Treasury conducted preliminary analysis on the costs and economic impact of a nuclear build on the fiscus and the economy in 2015. This was based on the 2013 pre-feasibility study undertaken by the Department of Energy to procure and build 9.6GW of nuclear generated energy, as per the 2010 Integrated Resource Plan.
With limited information available in the pre-feasibility study, the analysis show that a 9.6GW nuclear programme would have significant implications for national income, South Africa’s total debt burden, international financial position, the balance of payments, for taxpayers and electricity consumers who will bear the full costs of the programme.
The deteriorating fiscal position and increasing fiscal risks, as outlined in the Medium Term Budget Policy Statement makes it harder to finance and/or guarantee a programme of this nature. An accurate assessment of the affordability of the nuclear new build programme needs to be based on a full socio economic cost benefit analysis, which shows the price path, affordability to households, implications for inflation and national income.
10 November 2017 - NW3546
Groenewald, Mr HB to ask the Minister of Transport
(a) What steps has been taken by his department to ensure that all (i) metered taxis and (ii) e-hailed taxis are operating legally, (b) what number of the specified taxis were found to be operating illegally in the past three financial years and (c) what are the details of sanctions that were imposed on the illegal taxis?
Reply:
a) On the 19th July 2017 I met with the Minister of Police and the Acting National Commissioner and his team to discuss the state of affairs between the metered taxis and /app-based operators and to propose a more focussed enforcement strategy.
In addition, I met with the MEC for Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport and the MMC’s of the relevant metropolitan municipalities on the 24th July 2017.
Furthermore, I met with the Gauteng Metered Taxi Council, the Concerned Metered Taxi Operators and the app-based operators on the 27th July 2017 in Midrand.
I also arranged a walk-about programme on 11th September 2017 in Sandton to sensitize operators that they must abide by the prescripts of the law which requires them to have a valid operating licence and that there will be no compromise on law enforcement.
b) During the above engagements, the Gauteng Province indicated they have received 6001 applications for e-hailing services as at 15 September 2017. Only 2077 applications were approved and only 1 was rejected. The Gauteng province further indicated that 3923 applications are still pending before the Gauteng Provincial Regulatory Entity (GPRE).
Regarding the metered taxi service, the GPRE received 3326 applications and 1368 of those applications were approved. GPRE also rejected 1958 applications.
During the October month the Province embarked on an outreach program where a total of 1078 applications were received and 162 licences were issued after this program. However, the information changes all the time as the Province is busy processing the licences to assist those who want to comply.
c) The National Land Transport Act, 05 of 2009 creates an offence to anyone who provides a public transport service without the necessary operating licence. If found to be providing public transport services without the licence, the relevant vehicle must be impounded and a determined fine must be paid before the vehicle is released by law enforcement. The fine varies from Province to Province since this power rests with the MECs and it goes up on a second and third offence.
10 November 2017 - NW3421
Figlan, Mr AM to ask the Minister of Transport
With reference to the bridge over the N3 that collapsed in August 2017, (a) what was the cost of the repair, (b) on what dates were inspections of the bridge undertaken in the past three financial years, (c) what did each respective report reflect, (d) who prepared the reports respectively, (e) (i) on what date was the report on the August 2017 collapse finalised, (ii) what did the report reflect and (iii) who prepared the report and (f) what early warning systems have been put in place before any bridge collapses?
Reply:
a) The bridge has not been repaired yet.
b) A detailed inspection was done in 29 July 2016 by consulting firm Arcus Gibb according to requirements of the Committee of Transport Officials (COTO) of South Africa.
c) The inspection report reported "minor" defects with minimum "relevancy". No repairs were necessary.
d) The 29 July 2016 inspection report was done by consulting firm Arcus Gibb.
e) (i) The report was completed on 31 August 2017.
(ii) The report reflected that an 18.1 ton coil of steel came off a truck and impacted the pier above the protective barrier. The pier complied with the then TPA impact requirements when the bridge was constructed in 1978. The report also highlighted that the large impact was considered an extremely rare occurrence. The report did not deal with why the steel coil came off the truck. The report concluded that the collapse of the bridge was as a result of this impact and not any maintenance issues. All reinforcing and pre-stressing steel was not corroded and lack of maintenance did not lead to the collapse.
(iii) The bridge collapse report was compiled by the consulting firm Superstructures Consulting Engineers.
f) Although the highway is monitored with 24-hour CCTV, these systems cannot detect and warn against a bridge collapse caused by vehicle accident as experienced with this incident.
10 November 2017 - NW3363
Bozzoli, Prof B to ask the President of the Republic
(1)(a) Why has he not yet released the report of the Commission of Inquiry into Higher Education and Training and (b) by what date will he release the specified report; (2) whether he has found that the findings and recommendations of the report might lead to a student revolt; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
The report is under consideration and will be released immediately after it has been finalised. The Inter-Ministerial Committee on Higher Education Funding and the Presidential Fiscal Committee are assisting the President to process the report.
10 November 2017 - NW3357
Tlhaole, Mr L S to ask the Minister of Arts and Culture
1. Whether (a) he or (b) his Deputy Minister made use of a chartered private jet during the period 1 January 2013 up to the latest specified date for which information is available; if so, what (i) were the reasons for using a chartered private jet, (ii) was the travel in each case and (iii) did the use of the jet cost the department in each case?
Reply:
- The Department did not procure any use of a chartered private jet for the Minister or Deputy Minister.
10 November 2017 - NW3428
Hadebe, Mr TZ to ask the Minister of Transport
(a) How is the current tariff system of the National Ports Authority calculated and (b) how does it compare to international tariff systems and structures?
Reply:
(a) The tariffs of the NPA are calculated on the basis of a comprehensive Tariff Methodology based on the widely used internationally best practice Required Revenue approach. The current tariff decision is based on the third tariff methodology published by the Regulator having been aproved and published in March 2017 after a number of rounds of public consultation. See annexure A: Port Tariff Methodology For Tariff Years 2018/19 – 2020/21
The tariff strategy published in July 2015 sets out a transparent and rational approach to an efficient and cost reflective pricing structure. Long term tariff targets are published on an annual basis to increase transparency and stability in the sector and significant progress have been made in the rebalancing of port tariffs on a sustainable basis. The tariff strategy is fairly unique as very few port pricing systems are publicly regulated but does reflect an advanced approach to port infrastructure pricing. Please see Annexure B: Tariff Strategy for the South African Ports System 2015/16.
10 November 2017 - NW3034
Carter, Ms D to ask the President of the Republic
(1)In light of a statement issued by the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) which indicates that he will issue a proclamation in due course authorising an investigation by the SIU into Eskom, (a) what matters does he intend that the SIU investigate regarding Eskom and (b) over what period; (2) whether he will request that the SIU investigation should cover the emergency coal and diesel contracts that Eskom had entered into since 1 January 2001; if not, why not
Reply:
I have not yet received the Proclamation relating to ESKOM from the SIU.
10 November 2017 - NW3419
Steenkamp, Ms J to ask the Minister of Transport
(1)With reference to the payment of overtime for officers and staff members in the Road Traffic Management Corporation since 2015, (a) why has some overtime payments owed not been paid to the officials concerned and (b) when will these payments be paid; (2) will interest on these overdue payments be paid to those affected; if not, why not; if so, what amount in percentage interest will be paid; (3) will those affected be compensated in a different way; if not, why not; if so, what are the details of how they will be compensated?
Reply:
- All overtime due to officers and staff members has been paid and there is no outstanding payment.
- See (1) above
- See (1) above
10 November 2017 - NW3538
De Freitas, Mr MS to ask the Minister of Transport
Whether the next Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Road Accident Fund has been appointed; if so, (a) who has been appointed, (b) what criteria were used to appoint the new CEO, (c) (i) how many applications were received and (ii) what are the names of each candidate and (d) why were the unsuccessful applicants not successful in each case?
Reply:
The next Chief Executive Officer of the Road Accident Fund has not been appointed, and paragraph (a)(b)(c)(i)(c)(ii) are therefore not applicable
10 November 2017 - NW3220
Grootboom, Mr GA to ask the Minister of Arts and Culture”
(a) What are the full reasons that his department achieved only 58% of its predetermined objectives while it spent 99% of its budget in the 2016-17 financial year?
Reply:
The Department achieved 73% (52/71) of its predetermined objectives in contrast to the 58% achievement stated in the question. Similarly, the Department spent 97.4% (3.9 billion) of its appropriated budget and not the 99% indicated in the question.
Below are the generic reasons that resulted in the non-achievement of some of the planned performance target.
- Delays due to prolonged consultative processes.
- Compensation budget constraints.
- Delays in the submission of compliance documents by the beneficiaries to allow the Department to process payment.
- Delays in the procurement processes
The 2016-17 Annual Report contains specific details for each target that was not achieved.
10 November 2017 - NW3415
Dreyer, Ms AM to ask the Minister of Transport
(a) What plans are in place to integrate minibus taxis into an integrated public transport system,(b) what are the time frames, time lines and milestones in this regard,(c)(i) what consultation has taken place (ii) with whom (d) what are the main features of the integration?
Reply:
a) In terms of public transport strategy the incumbent operators (taxi and bus operators) should be the core of the integrated public transport system. Currently, the Integrated Public Transport Networks (IPTNs) are being operated by the incumbent operators as envisaged in the strategy. In most of the cities minibus taxi are feeding to the trunk or will feed to the trunk once the system is up and running.
b) The system is being rolled out in phases, as a result of that various cities are at different stages in terms of their system roll out.
c) (i) Consultation has taken place with various affected taxi associations and operators
(ii) It is mandatory for municipalities to consult all affected operators (minibus taxi and bus operators) when planning to implement the IPTNs.
d) In some corridors minibus taxi operators withdraw their operations and join the Vehicle Operating Company (VOC), whereas in certain cases minibus taxis remain in operation either as a feeder to the trunk of the public transport system or compete with the public transport system.
10 November 2017 - NW3383
Maimane, Mr MA to ask the President of the Republic
Whether he intends to make representations to the National Prosecuting Authority relating to the 783 counts of fraud, corruption and racketeering against him before the deadline of 30 November 2017; if so, (a) by which date and (b) what are the further relevant details?
Reply:
This matter is currently before the National Prosecuting Authority and I am taking legal advice.
10 November 2017 - NW3555
James, Ms LV to ask the Minister of Transport
With reference to a certain court case (details furnished), (a) what are the costs of the specified court case to date, (b) what are the reasons for the costs, (c) what are the relevant details of the cost orders to date and (d)(i) why is a certain company (name furnished) applying for leave to appeal the ruling and (ii) what has he found to be the reason for the specified application?
Reply:
(a) The costs are unknown at this stage as the Department is yet to receive the accounts of the Departmental Advocates from the State Attorney.
(b) The costs are for the services rendered to the Department by the Advocates.
(c) The Court ordered the Department to pay the costs of Comair and the Court Order became suspended when the Department filed the leave to appeal through the State Attorney.
(d)(i) Another Court could come to a different conclusion as the High Court may have erred in concluding that the Air Services Licensing Council has taken a decision to suspend a license of an applicant (Comair), when there was an existing interim order directing the Air Service Licensing Council not to take a decision.
(d)(ii) The Air Service Licensing Council ought to be allowed the space to make a decision on the shareholding issue to ensure clarity and finality on the matter.
10 November 2017 - NW3424
Groenewald, Mr HB to ask the Minister of Transport
With regard to airline compliance reports required by the SA Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA), (a) which airlines have failed to comply in the past three financial years, (b) what reasons were given for the noncompliance in each case, (c) what were the specified airlines requested to do to rectify each noncompliance issue, (d) what steps have the airlines taken in this regard, (e) which of the airlines failed to do any rectifications, (f) what did the SACAA do in each case and (g) what are the cost implications in each case?
Reply:
South African Civil Authority (SACAA)
The airline industry in South Africa needs to comply with the Civil Aviation Regulations of South Africa. According to these regulations, each airline must be certified to operate by complying with the requirements for an Air Operator Certificate (AOC). On an annual basis each airline must renew its certificate by participating in a renewal audit. The SACAA also conducts surveillance audits to ensure that all operators (airlines) comply with the SACAA’s safety and security regulations. Airlines from foreign countries are also subjected to ramp inspections; these are surprise inspections, conducted at the airports and the purpose of these inspections are to ensure that foreign airlines comply with the regulations of South Africa to operate in this country. These requirements are known upfront by all operators from foreign States wishing to conduct civil aviation activities in South Africa.
(a) In terms of local airline operators, in the past three financial years, only South African Express failed to comply with the requirements emanating from the audit conducted into their operations which affected the renewal of their Air Operator Certificate (AOC).
In relation to Foreign Air Operators:
- Air Zimbabwe;
- Qatar Airways;
- Turkish Airlines; and
- Saudi Airlines; did not qualify with the regulatory requirements for a Foreign Operator Permit (FOP).
(b) The reasons given for the non-compliance in each case is as follows -
- South African Express failed to comply with the requirements emanating from the audit conducted into their operations that related to the effective management of their safety management system;
- Whilst the aforementioned airlines were not in possession of the required Foreign Operator Permits.
(c) South African Express was expected to address the non –compliances identified during the safety oversight inspection as per the timelines communicated by the SACAA to them and the four Foreign Operators were required to obtain the Foreign Operator Permits.
(d) Following the grounding of the airline, South African Express eventually addressed the non-compliances identified by the SACAA in terms of the regulations. Their approval was subsequently reinstated. The four Foreign Air Operators did manage to obtain their Foreign Operator’s Permits after complying fully with the SA Civil Aviation Regulations in this regard.
(e) None, all the airlines addressed their non–compliances.
(f) South Africa Express: Air Operator Certificate (OAC) was suspended and the above-mentioned foreign airlines were restricted from exercising the privileges of an approved Foreign Air Operator.
(g) The SACAA did not incur any additinal cost for these oversight activities as this forms part of our planned oversight activites. (Shoud we mot list thepenalties for the FOP non-complainces though just in case or is it too much information?)
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10 November 2017 - NW3420
Steenkamp, Ms J to ask the Minister of Transport
(a) Why have the requests for more regular meetings of the Air Services Licensing (ASL) Council not been granted or accredited to, (b) how many requests for additional ASL Council meetings have been received in the past three financial years, (c) why have none of the requests been responded to and (d) what has he found to be the legislative implications of not acceding to the requests?
Reply:
Civil Aviation Branch
(a) The Air Services Licensing Council (ASL) normally meets monthly to consider applications for licenses. In terms of section 8(1) of the Air Services Licensing Act (Act No. 115 of 1990) (hereinafter referred to as “the Áct”), it is the prerogative of the Council to hold meetings at such times and places as may from time to time be determined by the Chairperson of the Council. The Council is, therefore, not required to request approval for the scheduling of additional meetings.
(b) and (c) Meetings of the Air Services Licensing Council are planned and organized monthly over a period of twelve months. Council is mandated in terms of the Act to hold meetings at such times and places as may be determined by the Chairperson, aligned with budgeted funds. Various additional meetings were held during the past three financial years, details as follows: In the 2015/16 financial year, Council held 14 scheduled monthly- and 3 additional meetings (total of 5 additional meetings for the year); during the 2016/17 financial year, Council held 12 scheduled monthly- and 3 additional meetings and in 2017/18 (to date), Council held 7 scheduled meetings and 2 additional meetings.
(d) No legislative implications are inherent in this regard, since all meetings of the Council are conducted within the mandate of the Act.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The Air Services Licensing Council is a statutory body established in terms of Section 3 of the Air Services Licensing Act (Act No. 115 of 1990). The Council is concerned with the licensing and control of the domestic air services. In addition, it is responsible for the promotion of high standards of safety and to ensure that the domestic air services are rendered within the legislative framework.
In terms of Section 7, “A member of the council shall receive, from moneys appropriated by Parliament for this purpose, such remuneration and allowances as may be determined by the Minister of Transport, with the concurrence of the Minister of Finance, in general or in any particular case.” Provision is made within the Branch Civil Aviation’s budget for the normal activities of the Council, which include monthly scheduled meetings as well as a nominal allocation for additional meetings to address licence applications as well as aviation industry-related meetings. Planning of additional meetings and other activities of the Council must, however, be done with due regard to the available budget as well as the cost cutting measures currently in place within the public service.
The Council conducts both scheduled and additional meetings as and when required. Various additional meetings were held during the past three financial years, details as follows:
- In the 2015/16 financial year: Council held 14 scheduled monthly- and 3 additional meetings (total of 5 additional meetings for the year);
- During the 2016/17 financial year, Council held 12 scheduled monthly- and 3 additional meetings; and
- In 2017/18 (to date), Council held 7 scheduled meetings and 2 additional meetings.
10 November 2017 - NW3046
Mokause, Ms MO to ask the President of the Republic
With reference to the comments that he made when he recently handed over a minibus to a certain maskandi group (name and details furnished), (a) what is the total amount of the bonus, (b) what was the reasoning and legislative basis behind the allocation of the bonus and (c) who is the employer in question?
Reply:
The President of the Republic is remunerated in terms of Section 2(1) of the Remuneration of Public Office Bearers Act of 1998 and there is no provision for a bonus. The matter of the bonus was thus raised on a lighter note rather than in the literal sense.
10 November 2017 - NW3426
Groenewald, Mr HB to ask the Minister of Transport
With reference to his reply to question 2529 on 4 September 2017 pertaining to statistics from arrests during the 2016-17 festive season, (a) why does the Road Traffic Management Company (RTMC) not keep record of the data requested and (b) from what other source does the RTMC obtain this data?
Reply:
a) The recording of blood test results from Police Forensic laboratories is a mandate of SAPS. Traffic Officers only serve as complainants on the matter and the docket is processed by SAPS detectives. All 2016/17 cases are still pending.
b) The data is kept on SAPS CAS system and Department of Justice Register.
10 November 2017 - NW3554
James, Ms LV to ask the Minister of Transport
(a) Why have the outstanding overtime payments of Road Traffic Management Corporation officers and staff not been made, (b) by which date will the payments be made and (c) why have staff members been requested to take time off in lieu of overtime payment?
Reply:
a) All overtime has been paid and
b) N/A
c) The policy allows staff members to take time off in lieu of overtime
10 November 2017 - NW3382
Maimane, Mr MA to ask the President of the Republic
Whether he intends to appoint a certain person (name furnished) to a position in Cabinet in terms of the powers conferred on him in section 91 of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, (a) by what date and (b) what are the further relevant details in this regard?
Reply:
The appointment of Ministers is the prerogative of the President in terms of Section 91 of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996. In exercising this power, I exercise discretion after careful consideration and the appointments are made public.
10 November 2017 - NW3562
Kruger, Mr HC to ask the Minister of Arts and Culture
(a) What is the total number of supplier invoices that currently remain unpaid by (i) his department and (ii) each entity reporting to him for more than (aa) 30 days, (bb) 60 days, (cc) 90 days and (dd) 120 days and (b) what is the total amount outstanding in each case?
Reply:
a) The total number of supplier invoices that currently remain unpaid in my department are as follows
(aa) (bb) (cc) (dd)
30 days |
60 days |
90 days |
120 days |
1 |
2 |
N/A |
N/A |
b) The total amount outstanding in each case in my department is as follows
(aa) (bb) (cc) (dd)
30 days |
60 days |
90 days |
120 days |
R16 500.00 |
R36 449.50 |
R0.00 |
R0.00 |
10 November 2017 - NW3219
Grootboom, Mr GA to ask the Minister of Arts and Culture”
Wheteher he instituted disciplinary action against the officials of his department who were found to have been implicated in the adverse findings of the auditor-general ‘s 2016-17 report on the financial statements of his department; if not, why not; if so, (a) what are the total number of officials who have faced disciplinary action and (b) what are the detail in case?
Reply:
a) The total number of officials who have faced disciplinary action were 18.
b) Details of disciplinary action in each are as follows:
Incident Description |
Official No 1 |
Procurement of services not done through SCM and approval of appointment of service provider not done by the delegated official |
Incident Description |
Official No 2 |
Procurement of services not done through SCM |
Incident Description |
Official No 3 |
Decision to appoint the service provider not done by a delegated official. Supplier/service provider appointed without having an original Tax Clearance Certificate and BBEE Cetificate |
Incident Description |
Official No 4 |
Procurement of services not done through SCM and no evidence of recommending and approval by the Accounting Officer |
|
Payments made to the supplier in excess of the approved contract amount and no approval of extension of contract by the Accounting Officer |
Incident Description |
Official No 5 |
Performing artists appointed not registered on CSD |
Incident Description |
Official No 6 |
Procurement of service not done through SCM and approval not done by the delegated official |
Incident Description |
Official No 7 |
Procurement of services not done through SCM and approval of appointment of service provider not done by the delegated official |
Incident Description |
Official No 8 |
Supplier/service provider appointed without having an original Tax Clearance Certificate and BBEE Cetificate |
Incident Description |
Official No 9 |
Procurement of services not done through SCM and approval of appointment of service provider not done by the delegated official |
Incident Description |
Official No 10 |
Procurement of services not done through SCM and reasons provided to deviate are not justifiable |
Incident Description |
Official No 11 |
Procurement of services not done through SCM and approval of appointment of service provider not done by the delegated official (DG). |
Incident Description |
Official No 12 |
Procurement of services not done through SCM and approval of additional items not done by the delegated official |
Incident Description |
Official No 13 |
Method or procurement used is incosistent with those prescribed in terms of PN 8 of 2007/2008 paragraph 3.2 |
Incident Description |
Official No 14 |
Decision to appoint the service provider not done by a delegated official |
Incident Description |
Official No 15 |
No tax clearance certificate was submitted by the supplier during the procurement of services |
Incident Description |
Official No 16 |
Procurement of services not done through SCM and approval of repairs not done by delegated official |
Incident Description |
Official No 17 |
Award of procurement was made without an original Tax Clearance Certificate and no completion of SBD documents |
Incident Description |
Official No 18 |
Appointment of consultants without following a competitive bidding process |
|
Competitive bidding process were not followed in in the awards of bids |
|
Procurement of services not done through SCM and reasons provided to deviate were not justifiable |
|
Request for quotations did not stipulate the preference point system to be applied |
|
Appointment of service providers without valid tax clearance certificate |
|
Three quotations were not obtained and reasons provided were not justifiable |
|
BBEE points allocated on invaliud certificate resulting in incorrect award |
|
Expenditure not committed by a delegated official |
|
Evaluation criteria applied differs from original request for quotation |
|
Supplier with lowest quote not selected and no reasons provided and approved by the delegated official |
|
Performing artist appointed not registered on CSD |
|
Variation order in excess of 15% not approved by National Treasury |
|
Required number of quotes not obtained and reasons provided were not justifiable |
|
No evidence that the bid was received before the closing date and time |
|
EME affidavit used to allocate BBEEE points instead of certificate, resulting in incorrect allocation of points and award |
09 November 2017 - NW3224
Steyn, Ms A to ask the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and FisheriesQUESTION
(1) (a) What (i) was the total cost of importing vaccines for the foot and mouth disease from the Republic of Botswana (aa) in each of the past 10 financial years and (bb) since 1 April 2017 and (ii) was the cost of each dose in each case and (b) which department and/or entity was responsible for payment of the vaccines; (2) whether any payments of vaccines were (a) not made and/or (b) paid late in the specified period; if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
1. (a) Details of the total cost of importing vaccines for the foot and mouth disease from the Republic of Botswana (aa) in each of the past 10 financial years and (bb) since 1 April 2017 and (ii) the cost of each dose in each case and are provided in the table below.
Year of importation |
Dosed imported (per year) |
Amount spent (per year ) |
Average cost per dose (per batch) |
2006 |
500 000 |
R 5 937 424,86 |
R 11,84 |
2007 |
200 000 |
R 3 054 354,86 |
R 15,27 |
2008 |
200 000 |
R 3 485 846,11 |
R 17,43 |
2009 |
350 000 |
R 7 591 077,71 |
R 16,81 |
2010 |
250 000 |
R 4 594 004,58 |
R 18,38 |
2011 |
650 000 |
R 12 283 097,94 |
R 18,69 |
2012 |
464 200 |
R 10 124 063,83 |
R 21,82 |
2013 |
732 200 |
R 17 867 980,95 |
R 24,50 |
2014 |
150 000 |
R 4 003 760,25 |
R 26,70 |
2015 |
600 000 |
R 21 288 725,90 |
R 35,47 |
2016 |
600 000 |
R 22 172 794,38 |
R 36,97 |
2017 |
300 000 |
R 11 493 047,08 |
R 38,31 |
Total |
5 096 400 |
R 123 891 178,45 |
- |
(b) Which department and/or entity was responsible for payment of the vaccines?
The Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF) is responsible for payment of Foot and Mouth Disease vaccine as it is a controlled vaccine. The Agricultural Research Council (ARC) through its Onderstepoort Veterinary Research (OVR) Institute helps with the procurement and storage of this vaccine for purposes of biosecurity.
(2) Whether any payments of vaccines were (a) not made and/or (b) paid late in the specified period; if so, what are the relevant details?
(2) (a) (b) The Department only pays for services rendered upon receipt of an invoice supported by all other financial documents like Purchase Orders. DAFF and the ARC were in communication with regards to payment for batches of vaccine imported in March 2015 and September and December 2016. The account reconciliation was done for the 2015/2016 and 2016/2017 financial years and DAFF received an up to-date account reconciliation in January 2017 from the ARC. The years mentioned were therefore not paid for on time. The department is currently looking at a most appropriate way to settle the outstanding amount from the 2017/2018 budget. DAFF urgently required the importation of a further 150 000 doses of FMD vaccine in September 2017, which was paid for in full.
09 November 2017 - NW3279
Stander, Ms T to ask the Minister in the Presidency
(1)How many (a) full-time and (b) part-time vacancies for commissioners of the Commission for Gender Equality exist as at 30 September 2017; (2) whether a list of potential candidates to fill the specified vacancies was sent to the President of the Republic; if not, by what date will the specified list be sent to the President; if so, (a) what is the name of each candidate and (b) by what date does he expect the President’s decision to be gazetted; (3) whether any of the candidates to fill the specified vacancies have already been appointed as commissioners; if so, on what date(s); (4) whether any delays in the appointment of commissioners for the specified commission were experienced; if so, what are the relevant details; (5) whether all of the vacancies that existed on 30 September 2017 will be filled by the specified candidates; if not, (a) why not and (b) what are the further relevant details?
Reply:
The process of appointing CGE Commissioners is no longer handled by the Department of Women, but is now being handled by the National Assembly as published in the ATC’s of 16 November 2016, 17 March 2017and 22 March 2017.
________________________
Approved by the Minister on
Date……………………….
09 November 2017 - NW3398
Boshoff, Ms SH to ask the Minister of Basic Education
(1)With reference to the 2016 academic year, what was the pass rate percentage in the subjects of (a) computer applications technology and (b) consumer studies at each of the schools for the deaf and full service schools in each province; (2) (a) what number of schools that are classified as full service schools registered deaf candidates to write the Grade 12 NSC exams, (b) what was the number of candidates who wrote the exams and (c) how many passed in each province; (3) what number of deaf learners at schools for the deaf and at full service schools, obtained bachelor passes and diploma passes in each province?
Reply:
1. Table below indicates the pass percentage for deaf learners in the 2016 NSC examination for the subjects (a) Computer Applications Technology and (b) Consumer Studies:
Table 1: Provincial Performance
Province |
Schools for the Deaf |
|
Computer Application Technology (a) |
Consumer Studies (b) |
|
Eastern Cape |
100.0 |
97.8 |
Free State |
100.0 |
100.0 |
Gauteng |
83.0 |
100.0 |
Kwazulu Natal |
50.0 |
100.0 |
Limpopo |
_ |
20.9 |
Mpumalanga |
_ |
_ |
North West |
_ |
_ |
Northern Cape |
20.0 |
_ |
Western Cape |
87.0 |
94.4 |
National |
81.4 |
49.5 |
Source: IECS Exam System
(1)There are no full schools service with deaf learners
Schools for the Deaf
Table 2: Schools for the Deaf Performance for CAT & CS
Provinces Name |
Centre Names |
Computer Application Technology (C.A.T) (a) |
Consumer Studies (b) |
EASTERN CAPE |
ST THOMAS SECONDARY SCHOOL |
100.0 |
97.8 |
FREE STATE |
BARTAMIA SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF AND BLIND |
100.0 |
100.0 |
FREE STATE |
THIBOLOHO SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF AND BLIND |
100.0 |
- |
GAUTENG |
FILADELFIA |
77.4 |
100.0 |
GAUTENG |
SIZWELE SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF |
0.0 |
- |
GAUTENG |
ST VINCENT SCHOOL |
100.0 |
- |
GAUTENG |
TRANSORANJE SKOOL VIR DOWES |
100.0 |
- |
KWAZULU-NATAL |
ST MARTIN DE PORRES COMPREHENSIVE |
100.00 |
100.0 |
KWAZULU-NATAL |
VN NAIK SHOOL FOR THE DEAF |
100.0 |
- |
KWAZULU-NATAL |
VULEKA SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF |
0.0 |
100.0 |
LIMPOPO |
SETOTOLWANE SECONDARY |
- |
20.9 |
NORTHERN CAPE |
RETLAMELENG SPECIAL SCHOOL |
20.0 |
- |
WESTERN CAPE |
DE LA BAT-SKOOL |
81.3 |
90.9 |
WESTERN CAPE |
DOMINICAN GRIMLEY-SCHOOL |
100.0 |
100.0 |
Source: IECS Exam System
2. There are no Full-Service Schools for the deaf.
3. The table below indicates the number of deaf learners at schools for the deaf that obtained bachelor passes and diploma in each province.
Table 3: Bachelor &Diploma Pass for Schools for the Deaf
Province |
Schools for the Deaf |
|
Achieved Bachelors |
Achieved Diploma |
|
Eastern Cape |
1 |
2 |
Free State |
4 |
8 |
Gauteng |
15 |
18 |
Kwazulu Natal |
1 |
7 |
Limpopo |
- |
4 |
Mpumalanga |
- |
- |
North West |
- |
- |
Northern Cape |
0 |
2 |
Western Cape |
4 |
7 |
National |
25 |
48 |
Source: IECS Exam System
3. There are no full school with deaf learners.
09 November 2017 - NW3385
Purdon, Mr RK to ask the Minister of Environmental Affairs
(1)Whether any cell phones and/or other communication devices were confiscated by rangers from alleged poachers in each national park since 01 January 2017; if so, (a) what number of communication devices were confiscated in each specified park and (b) what are the details of the processes followed after confiscation; (2) whether the specified devices were handed over to the South African Police Service (SAPS); if so, have the devices been used as evidence in investigations?
Reply:
(1) Yes, ninety three (93) cellular phones were confiscated during arrests, by Rangers, of suspected poachers in the Kruger National Park.
(2) Yes, all cellular phones recovered from South African National Parks (SANParks) anti-poaching operations/ arrests are handed over to the SAPS for further investigation. The intention is for all cellular phone evidence to be used in investigation processes. The SAPS is in a better position to give an account on whether the devices have been used as evidence in investigations.
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09 November 2017 - NW3313
Xalisa, Mr Z R to ask the Minister of Environmental Affairs
(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; and (2) whether the specified officers are employed on a fixed term contract; if so, (a) what are the names of each of the officers and (b) when (i) was each officer employed and (ii) will each officer’s contract end?
Reply:
1. South African National Parks (SANParks)
1. (a) No
(b) No
2. (a) Chief Executive Officer: Mr Fundisile Mketeni
Chief Financial Officer: Vacant.
(b) (i) Chief Executive Officer: 1 December 2014
Chief Financial Officer: Vacant
(ii) Chief Executive Officer: 30 November 2019
Chief Financial Officer: Vacant
2. iSimangaliso Wetland Park Authority
1. (a) No
(b) No
2. (a) Interim Chief Executive Officer – Dr Anis Karodia
Chief Financial Officer – Ms Abeeda Kadir
(b) (i) Interim Chief Executive Officer – 1 September 2017
Chief Financial Officer – 1 May 2015
(ii) Interim Chief Executive Officer – 31 March 2018
Chief Financial Officer – 30 April 2020
3. South African Weather Services (SAWS)
1. (a) No
(b) No
2. (a) Chief Executive Officer – Mr Jerry Lengoasa.
Chief Financial Officer – Vacant.
(b) (i) Chief Executive Officer employed – 08 May 2017
Chief Financial Officer – Vacant.
(ii) Chief Executive Officer Contract ends – 31 March 2022
Chief Financial Officer – Vacant.
4. South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI)
1. (a) No
(b) Chief Financial Officer at SANBI is employed – on a permanent basis.
2. (a) Chief Executive Officer – Dr Moshibudi Rampedi
Chief Financial Officer – Ms Lerato Sithole
(b) (i) Employed on 01 September 2017
(ii) Employment contract ends on 31 August 2022
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09 November 2017 - NW3331
Mashabela, Ms N to ask the Minister of Basic Education
(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?
Reply:
THE South African Council For Educators |
|
1 (a) |
The Chief Executive Officer of SACE is employed on a fixed term contract. |
(b) |
The Chief Financial Officer of SACE is employed on a permanent basis. |
2 (a) |
Name of Chief Executive Officer: Ms ME Mokgalane. |
(b)(i) |
Ms Mokgalane was appointed on 1 August 2017. |
(b)(ii) |
Ms Mokgalane’s contract will end on 31 July 2022. |
Umalusi |
|
1(a) |
The Chief Executive Officer of Umalusi is employed on permanent basis |
(b) |
The Chief Financial Officer of Umalusi is employed on permanent basis. |
2 |
Not applicable as none of the officers are employed on a fixed term contract. |
09 November 2017 - NW3269
Tarabella - Marchesi, Ms NI to ask the Minister of Basic Education
What number of schools scheduled to be closed have been refurbished in the past two years in each province?
Reply:
The Honourable Member is advised to source the information from the National Council of Provinces and/or directly from the Provincial Education Departments as this is a provincial competency.
09 November 2017 - NW3310
Khawula, Mr M to ask the Minister of Women in the Presidency
(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?
Reply:
Not applicable.
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Approved by the Minister on
Date……………………….
09 November 2017 - NW2895
Hadebe, Mr TZ to ask the Minister of Public Works
What is the detailed (a) breakdown of and (b) valuation for current and non-current assets and investments held by (i) his department and (ii) each entity reporting to him according to (aa) listed assets (aaa) directly held and (bbb) indirectly held and (bb) unlisted investments (aaa) directly held and (bbb) indirectly held by each of the entities, in each case breaking the current assets and investments down by 0-3 months, 3-6 months, 6-12 months and beyond 12 months?
Reply:
Department of Public works:
(a) (b) (ii) Breakdown and evaluation of current and non-current assets |
(aa) listed assets (yes/no) |
(aaa) directly held (yes/no) |
(bbb) indirectly held (yes/No) |
0-3 months |
3-6 months |
6-12 months |
Beyond 12 months |
R ‘000 |
R ‘000 |
R ‘000 |
R ‘000 |
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Current Assets |
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Unauthorised expenditure |
No |
Yes |
No |
- |
- |
261 169 |
|
Cash and cash equivalents |
No |
Yes |
No |
126 |
- |
- |
- |
Prepayments and advances |
No |
Yes |
No |
- |
- |
36 325 |
- |
Receivables |
No |
Yes |
No |
45 202 |
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Non – current assets |
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Receivables |
- |
- |
- |
58 011 |
Property Management Trading Entity (PMTE):
(a) (b) (ii) None
(aaa) (bbb) (bb) (aaa) (bbb) Not applicable
Current Assets |
2016/17 R’000 |
Receivables from exchange transactions |
4 859 391 |
Receivables from Non-exchange transactions |
66 |
Operating lease asset (straight – lining) |
713 292 |
Cash and cash equivalents |
2 934 |
Non-current assets |
|
Property, plant and equipment (immovable assets, vehicles and equipment) |
132 828 415 |
Investment property (immovable assets) |
5 540 246 |
Heritage assets (immovable assets) |
646 923 |
Intangible assets (software) |
20 890 |
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS ENTITIES:
Council for Built Environment (CBE)
(a) (b) (ii) None
(aaa) (bbb) (bb) (aaa) (bbb) Not applicable
Agrement South Africa (ASA)
(a) (b) (ii) None
(aaa) (bbb) (bb) (aaa) (bbb) Not applicable
At present, Agrement South Africa has up to 31 March 2017 been reported as a division under the CSIR and will partly continue to do so up to 31 March 2018.
At 31 March 2018, the net book value of the division will transfer from the CSIR to Agrement South Africa. At present the CSIR is functioning as a service provider to Agrement South Africa and therefore managing R13 126 000.00 of the allocated funds in terms of the approved budget on behalf of Agrement South Africa.
At present, there are no current and non-current assets and investments held by the entity reporting to NDPW according to (aa) listed assets (aaa) directly held and (bbb) indirectly held and (bb) unlisted investments (aaa) directly held and (bbb) indirectly held by each of the entities outside if the bank accounts containing cash to be utilised in the current financial period to procure infrastructure to become a fully operational entity and related operational cost. Therefore, there are no current assets and investments down by 0-3 months, 3-6 months, 6-12 months and beyond 12 months, outside the cash value of R15 919 000.00 (0-6 months) less expenses from 1 August 2017. The CSIR will report on all current assets and investments up to 31 March 2018, where after it will transfer to Agrement South Africa.
Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB)
(a) (b) (ii) None
(aaa) (bbb) (bb) (aaa) (bbb) Not applicable
Independent Development Trust (IDT)
Breakdown of and valuation for current and non-current assets
(a) (b) (ii) Breakdown and evaluation of current and non-current assets |
(aa) listed assets (yes/no) |
(aaa) directly held (yes/no) |
(bbb) indirectly held (yes/No) |
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0-3 months R ‘000 |
3-6 months R ‘000 |
6-12 months R ‘000 |
Beyond 12 months R ‘000 |
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Current Assets |
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Trade and other receivables |
No |
Yes |
No |
136 804 |
48 261 |
0 |
0 |
Cash and cash equivalents |
No |
Yes |
No |
2 783 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Non – current assets |
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Property Plant and Equipment. |
No |
Yes |
No |
0 |
0 |
0 |
29 434 |
Breakdown of and valuation for current and non-current investments
(a) (b) (ii) Breakdown and evaluation of current and non-current investments |
(bb) Unlisted investments
|
(aaa) Directly held |
(bbb) Indirectly held |
|
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0-3 months R ‘000 |
3-6 months R ‘000 |
6-12 months R ‘000 |
Beyond 12 months R ‘000 |
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Current Investments |
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Investments held with financial institutions(unlisted) |
No |
Yes |
No |
43 037 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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Non- Current Investments |
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Investments held with financial institutions(unlisted) |
No |
Yes |
No |
0 |
0 |
0 |
8 412 |
09 November 2017 - NW3280
Stander, Ms T to ask the Minister of Women in the Presidency
(1)Whether her department took any steps to address the alleged consistent failure to meet its performance targets by (a) developing specific measurable, achievable and realistic time-bound key indicators for its 2017-18 annual performance plan and (b) prioritising fewer strategic targets to ensure budget and human resources efficacy to achieve the specified plan and/or prevent any future change to the specified plan during the specified financial year; if not, in each case, why not; if so, what are the relevant details in each case; (2) what is the total amount spent on the strategic planning session of her department held in or around August 2017?
Reply:
1. (a) The Department developed specific measurable, achievable and realistic time-bound key indicators for its 2017-18 Annual Performance Plan, in line with the Framework for Strategic Plans and Annual Performance Plans.
(b) The Department is currently implementing the 2017/18 Annual Performance Plan in its entirety as tabled.
2. The Department has not held a strategic planning session in or around August 2017.
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Approved by the Minister on
Date……………………….
09 November 2017 - NW3292
Xalisa, Mr Z R to ask the Minister of Environmental Affairs
Whether, with reference to the advertised position of senior manager in Protected Area Expansion which was advertised by the Eastern Cape Tourism Agency in August 2017 and in respect of which interviews were held in September 2017, a suitable candidate was appointed; if not, why not; if so, (a) what are the details of scores on the original score sheet of the interview panel, (b) what was the recommendation of the panel regarding who should be appointed and (c) was the recommended candidate appointed?
Reply:
This is a provincial competency that would require the question to be reffered for respond by 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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09 November 2017 - NW2972
Tarabella - Marchesi, Ms NI to ask the Minister of Basic Education
With reference to her reply to question 2245 on 6 September 2017, (a) how many taverns or shebeens in close proximity to schools in each school district in each province have been closed, (b) what has been the result of these closures, (c) how many taverns or shebeens are still operating in close proximity to school in each school district in each province, (d)(i) how many provinces have signed the Provincial Partnership Protocols and (ii) who are the partners in the specified protocols and (ii) who are the partners in the specified Protocols and (e) what (i) is the amount of the national budget to train and monitor the implementation of programmes by provinces and (ii) do these programmes entails?
Reply:
The Department of Basic Education has engaged the Provincial Departments of Education and the South African Police Services (SAPS) to request this information. The information will be provided to parliament as soon as it is received.
COMPILER
MS NEMAGUVHUNI
SECRETARY: SCHOOL SAFETY
DATE:
MR NJOBE
DIRECTOR: SCHOOL SAFETY
DATE:
DR G WHITTLE
DEPUTY DIRECTOR GENERAL: CARE AND SUPPORT SERVICES
DATE:
MR HM MWELI
DIRECTOR-GENERAL
DATE:
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QUESTION NO. 2972 SUPPORTED/NOT SUPPORTED/SUPPORTED WITH AMENDMENTS
MR ME SURTY, MP
DEPUTY MINISTER
DATE:
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QUESTION NO. 2972 APPROVED / NOT APPROVED / AMENDED
MRS ANGIE MOTSHEKGA, MP
MINISTER OF BASIC EDUCATION
DATE:
09 November 2017 - NW1716
Horn, Mr W to ask the Minister of Defence and Military Veterans
Whether any staff of (a) her department and (b) each entity reporting to her were awarded any contracts or agreements to conduct business with any state entity in the (i) 2014-15, (ii) 2015-16 and (iii) 2016-17 financial years; if so, what are the (aa)(aaa) names and (bbb) professional designations of the staff members and (bb)(aaa) details of the contract(s) and/or agreement(s) awarded and (bbb) amounts in each case?
Reply:
The only information of personnel doing business with the state is one that was provided by the AGSA through the regulatory audits (FY 2014/15 and FY 2016/17). There were no requirements for the DOD to document employees doing business with the state. However, DOD officials doing business with the state in particular, the DOD, are expected to complete the Standard Bid Document (SBD) 4, as is applicable to all suppliers. An investigation on the status of whether the employees identified in the regulatory audit did business the DOD is currently in process. This will enable the DOD to respond to details of the contract(s) in instances where contracts were awarded, or agreement(s) were concluded as amounts in each case. The DOD does not have the capabilities to provide the information for business conducted with other state entities.