Questions and Replies
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 - NW3225
Steyn, Ms A to ask the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and FisheriesQUESTION
(1) What are the details of the (a) qualifications and (b) total remuneration packages of each (i) chief executive officer and (ii) chief financial officer of each entity reporting to him; (2) whether the remuneration packages are in line with the standard norms for state-owned enterprises; if not, in each case, why not; if so, what are the relevant details in each case?
Reply:
A. ONDERSTEPOORT BIOLOGICAL PRODUCTS (SOC) LTD (OBP) (SOC) LTD
(i) Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
- The position of the CEO is currently vacant
- The position of the CEO is currently vacant
(ii) Chief Financial Officer
- B Com Accounting, B Compt. (Hons) CTA Post graduate Diploma in Auditing, CA (SA)
- R1 225 625 per annum.
(2) Yes, the remuneration is in line with norms for State Owned Enterprises.
B. AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH COUNCIL (ARC)
(i) Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
- The CEO of the ARC has a PhD in Animal Science
- Remuneration for 2016/17 was R2.9 million
(ii) Chief Financial Officer
- The CFO of the ARC is a Chartered Accountant
- Remuneration for 2016/17 was R2.3 million
(2) The remuneration of the employees and executives of the ARC is in line with the salary scales approved by the ARC Council.
C. NATIONAL AGRICULTURAL MARKETING COUNCIL (NAMC)
(i) Chief Executive Officer
- The position is vacant
- The position is vacant
(ii) Chief Financial Officer
B Com Accounting, Certified Professional Accountant
(SAIPA), Certified Tax Practitioner (SAIPA) and Certified Financial Accountant (Certified Institute of Bookkeepers and Accountants)
(a) Remuneration Package R1 570 470.30
The remuneration for both the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer are below the market related due to budgets cut for the past 5 years.
D. PERISHABLE PRODUCTS EXPORT CONTROL BOARD (PPECB)
1(a) The qualifications of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) is a Master’s Degree in Public Administration
(b) R2 049 000 per annum
Table 2: Breakdown of remuneration package
(b)
Basic Salary |
Travel Allowance |
Medical Aid |
Provident Fund |
CTC incl. Medical Aid |
Medical Aid contribution |
|
CEO |
1 699 447 |
9 600 |
- |
339 889 |
2 048 936 |
30 012 |
(ii) Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Chartered Accountant (SA)
(b) R2 014 000 per annum
Table 2: Breakdown of the remuneration Package
2(b)
Basic Salary |
Travel Allowance |
Medical Aid |
Provident Fund |
CTC incl. Medical Aid |
Medical Aid contribution |
|
CFO |
1 603 326 |
48 000 |
42 276 |
320 665 |
2 014 267 |
30 012 |
(2) Remuneration packages are in line as per Price Waterhouse Coopers National Survey which includes all South African market data
(E) NCERA FARMS
1. Chief Executive Officer
(a) The CEO has a Diploma in Agricultural Extension and Rural Development Hons B. Agric Extension
Advanced Project Management Diploma
(b) R1 427 015.45
(ii) Chief Financial Officer
B Com, Post Graduate Diploma in Accounting Science (CTA level 1) with completed articles
(b) R1 010 873.40
(2) Packages are in line with the norm for State Owned Entity
09 November 2017 - NW3270
Tarabella - Marchesi, Ms NI to ask the Minister of Basic Education
(a) What number of schools that have been built through the Accelerated Schools Infrastructure Delivery Initiative (i) has been completed, but not yet handed over to the provincial department and/or (ii) are occupied in each province and (b) for each specified school, (i) what is the name of the school, (ii) on what date was the construction completed and (iii) what was the reason for the delay in occupation?
Reply:
(a) 184 schools have been built through the ASIDI programme since inception. (See attached Annexure)
- 184 Schools have been completed and handed over to the provincial department.
- All 184 have been handed over and occupied.
(b) (1) and (ii) See attached annexure
(ii) The only delay to have occurred was in the Western Cape when structural defects were discovered in three (3) schools. These have since been remedied and the educators and learners have since taken occupation.
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.
________________________
Approved by the Minister on
Date……………………….
09 November 2017 - NW3578
Majola, Mr TR to ask the Minister of Mineral Resources
(a) What is the total number of supplier invoices that currently remain unpaid by (i) his department and (ii) each entity reporting to him for more than (aa) 30 days, (bb) 60 days, (cc) 90 days and (dd) 120 days and (b) what is the total amount outstanding in each case?
Reply:
a) i) Zero (aa) (bb) (cc) (dd) Falls away
b) Zero
Approved/Not Approved
Mr MJ Zwane, MP
Minister of Mineral Resources
Date Submitted:-……………/………………/2017
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.
_______________________
Approved by the Minister on
Date……………………….
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 - 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 - NW2971
Tarabella - Marchesi, Ms NI to ask the Minister of Basic Education
(1)Whether, with reference to her reply to question 2244 on 6 September 2017, an investigation has been conducted to determine whether any teachers at (a) Tipfuxeni Secondary School and (b) Masiqhakaze Secondary School were responsible for any of the specified pregnancies; if not, why not; if so, (2) whether any charges of rape and/or sexual assault have been laid against the teachers with the SA Police Service; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details; (3) Were any of the pregnancies reported to the (a) Gauteng Provincial Education Department and (b) SA Council of Educators; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
1. Regarding pregnancies at both schools, the reports received from the Provincial Education Department do not suggest involvement of educators by implication.
2. The reports received from the Provincial Education Department indicate that there were no charges laid with the South African Police Service.
3. The reports from Provincial Education Department indicate that none of the teachers or officials were implicated in any of the pregnancies, thus no report was brought to the attention of the Gauteng Provincial Education Department and (b) the South African Council of Educators.
09 November 2017 - NW3271
Tarabella - Marchesi, Ms NI to ask the Minister of Basic Education
(a) What number of implementing agents have managed the construction of schools through the Accelerated Schools Infrastructure Delivery Initiative since its inception in 2011 and (b)(i) what is the name of each implementing agent, (ii) what number of school construction projects did each agent implement, (iii) what is the completion record of each implementing agent and (iv) have any of the implementing agents been the cause of irregular expenditure?
Reply:
(a) and (b) (i), (ii) and (iii)
Province |
Allocated Schools |
Total Completed Per Province Per IA |
% Completion |
EC |
|
|
|
Development Bank South of Africa EC |
99 |
91 |
92% |
Development Bank South of Africa EC |
15 |
|
|
Independent Development Trust EC |
48 |
12 |
25% |
Independent Development Trust EC |
-9 |
|
|
COEGA |
25 |
21 |
84% |
COEGA |
5 |
|
|
EC Department of Public Works |
16 |
12 |
75% |
National Department of Public Works |
36 |
0 |
0% |
National Department of Public Works |
-11 |
|
|
Sub - EC |
224 |
136 |
61% |
FS |
|
|
|
Development Bank South of Africa FS |
11 |
8 |
73% |
Development Bank South of Africa FS |
8 |
|
|
Independent Development Trust FS |
10 |
4 |
40% |
Independent Development Trust FS |
-4 |
|
|
FS DoE |
9 |
0 |
0% |
FS DoE |
-4 |
|
|
Sub - FS |
30 |
12 |
40% |
KZN |
|
|
|
Adopt-a-School Foundation |
3 |
0 |
0% |
Sub - KZN |
3 |
0 |
0% |
LP |
|
|
|
Development Bank South of Africa |
3 |
3 |
100% |
Sub - LP |
3 |
3 |
100% |
MP |
|
|
|
Development Bank South of Africa |
5 |
5 |
100% |
Sub - MP |
5 |
5 |
100% |
NW |
|
|
|
Development Bank South of Africa |
2 |
2 |
100% |
Sub - NW |
2 |
2 |
100% |
NC |
|
|
|
Development Bank South of Africa |
1 |
1 |
100% |
Sub - NC |
1 |
1 |
100% |
WC |
25 |
25 |
100% |
Sub - WCED |
25 |
25 |
100% |
TOTAL |
|
184 |
|
* Note: The yellow cells on the attached Annexure show the number of projects that were taken away from IAs, preceded by a minus, for poor performance or capacity constraints and the number of projects consequently given to performing agents.
(iv) Irregular expenditure has occurred for a variety of reasons by all implementing agents.
09 November 2017 - NW3030
Madisha, Mr WM to ask the Minister of Police
Whether he intends withdrawing his statements at the relaunch of the SA Police Service Tactical Response Team (TRT) and Tracking Teams (details furnished); if not, why not?
Reply:
The Minister does not intend withdrawing the comments made at the launch of the SAPS Tactical Response Teams in Pretoria. The minister used accepted higher grade standard language in both isiZulu and English.
“Crushing of balls” means crushing violent criminals courage, it is accepted that the courage or aggression could come from the amount of testosterone produced hence the English saying.
“Bazowuchama bawuphuze” means those who do whatever acts (in this case, violent criminals) would receive concomitant and proportional response hence the isiZulu a idiom loosely translated as “they shall pee and drink their urine”
The Minister is on record promoting his new policy of de-escalation policing, depoliticized, professionalized and constitutional democracy policing.
09 November 2017 - NW3470
Mathys, Ms L to ask the Minister of Trade and Industry
With reference to his reply to question 3042 on 23 October 2017, what number of trust funds have been registered since 2003?
Reply:
Trusts are registered through the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development. The B-BBEE Commission is mandated to only register major B-BBEE Transactions and of the registered transactions to date only seventy (70) involved trusts. The B-BBEE Commission does not register trust funds and as such has no access to such trust funds.
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 - NW3399
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 - NW2988
Lees, Mr RA to ask the Minister of Finance
With reference to his reply to question 2736 on 19 September 2017, (a) why is the amount of R3 649 961 241,00 in development loans extended to the rest of Africa quoted in the specified reply for the 2016-17 financial year not equal to the amount reflected under the Development Bank of Southern Africa’s 2016-17 Annual Financial Statement under the same category and (b) what are the full details of the deviations in the amounts in terms of (i) amounts lent, (ii) sectors lent to, (iii) names of the clients and (iv) names of each country that the client is from for each deviation?
Reply:
The questionnaire was specific to 2016/17 hence the 3.6bn, the amount in the annual report is the total exposure.
The DBSA disbursed the total amount of R3.7 billion during the 2016/17 financial year to the rest of African continent (excluding South Africa). The total disbursement amount was made out of loan disbursements of R3.6 billion and equity investments of R69.9 million. Refer to section 1 (Disbursements to the rest of Africa for the year ended 31 March 2017) overleaf for the detail breakdown of the disbursements. The analysis also includes the current year numbers for the period ending 31 August 2017.
Section 2 (Development loans exposure to the Rest of Africa as at 31 March 2017) details the DBSA’s exposure to the rest of Africa (excluding South Africa) amounts to R17.6 billion for the year ended 31 March 2017. The analysis also includes the current year numbers for the period ending 31 August 2017.
Section 1: Disbursements to the rest of Africa for the year ended 31 March 2017 |
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A. Loan disbursements |
|||
Country |
2016-2017 |
YTD August 2017 |
Sector |
Angola |
|
155 119 582 |
|
Angola Ministry of Finance |
- |
155 119 582 |
Transportation |
|
|
|
|
Ghana |
1 576 372 369 |
343 879 518 |
|
Cenpower Generation Company Limited |
24 732 369 |
60 647 143 |
Energy |
Karpower International |
1 551 640 000 |
|
Energy |
Ghana Airports Company Limited |
|
283 232 374 |
Transportation |
Kenya |
220 562 054 |
45 381 516 |
|
Kenya Pipeline Company Limited |
220 562 054 |
45 381 516 |
Commercial - Transportation |
Madagascar |
|
99 725 954 |
|
Ravinala Airports, S.A. |
|
99 725 954 |
Transportation |
Zambia |
1 803 965 113 |
|
|
Itezhi-Tezhi Power Corporation (ITPC) Lusaka |
158 009 192 |
- |
Energy |
Maamba Collieries Limited |
217 955 921 |
|
Energy |
Zambia Electricity Supply Corporation Limited |
1 428 000 000 |
- |
Energy |
Zimbabwe |
49 061 705 * |
- |
|
*Infralink (Private) Limited |
49 061 705 |
- |
Roads And Drainage |
Total Loan Disbursement |
R 3 649 961 241 |
R 644 106 570 |
|
* This disbursement was a short term loan in respect of the insurance premium paid on behalf of Infralink (Private) Limited with the view of ensuring that the insurance cover on the loan does not lapse. |
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B. Equity Investments |
2016-2017 |
YTD August 2017 |
Sector |
Multi- Country |
|
|
|
Africa Infrastructure Investment Fund II |
8 207 547 |
387 774 |
Commercial infrastructure |
Emerging Capital Partners |
5 622 674 |
5 503 713 |
Commercial infrastructure |
Pan African Infrastructure Development Fund |
56 106 729 |
9 811 080 |
Commercial infrastructure |
Total |
69 936 950 |
15 702 567 |
|
# Total Loans and equities disbursements for year ending 31 March 2017 |
R 3 719 898 191 |
R 659 809 137 |
# As disclosed on page 8 of the 2016/17 Annual Financial Statements
Section 2: Development loans exposure to the Rest of Africa as at 31 March 2017 |
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Country |
Exposure -2016/17 |
Exposure as at YTD August 2017 |
Sector |
Angola |
2 072 937 628 |
1 801 317 553 |
|
Angola Ministry of Finance |
1 833 957 908 |
1 791 947 183 |
|
|
1 798 731 195 |
1 607 495 863 |
Roads And Drainage |
|
35 226 713 |
184 451 320 |
Transportation |
Banco de Poupanca e Credito |
20 528 354 |
9 370 389 |
Commercial - Fund |
Sonangol Finance Limited |
218 451 366 |
- |
Energy |
Congo |
1 369 557 404 |
1 241 702 054 |
|
(SNPC) SOCIÉTÉ NATIONALE DES PETROLES DU CONGO |
1 369 557 404 |
1 241 702 054 |
Energy |
Ghana |
1 582 410 256 |
1 871 284 196 |
|
Cenpower Generation Company Limited |
205 872 573 |
257 454 558 |
Energy |
Ghana Airports Company Limited |
671 622 |
289 155 048 |
Transportation |
KARPOWER INTERNATIONAL B.V. |
1 375 866 061 |
1 324 674 590 |
Energy |
Kenya |
304 643 104 |
333 044 872 |
|
Kenya Pipeline Company Limited |
304 643 104 |
333 044 872 |
Commercial - Transportation |
Lesotho |
610 611 295 |
578 773 473 |
|
Lesotho Highlands Development Authority |
38 799 947 |
40 276 042 |
|
|
1 045 109 |
889 438 |
Energy |
|
37 754 838 |
39 386 604 |
Roads And Drainage |
Trans-Caledon Tunnel Authority |
15 250 000 |
15 426 770 |
Water |
Tsepong (Pty) Ltd |
556 561 348 |
523 070 661 |
Social Infrastructure - Health |
Madagascar |
108 020 467 |
|
|
Ravinala Airports, S.A. |
108 020 467 |
Transportation |
|
Mauritius |
467 714 692 |
471 366 657 |
|
Betamax Ltd |
193 749 477 |
192 996 462 |
Transportation |
Smile Telecoms Holdings Limited |
273 965 215 |
278 370 194 |
Communications |
Mozambique |
510 577 955 |
455 137 690 |
|
Compania Mozambicana De Hdrocarbonetos SARS |
185 362 354 |
148 849 304 |
Energy |
Electricidade De Mocambique |
65 691 031 |
44 689 974 |
Energy |
Energia de Mocambique LDA |
60 546 032 |
60 456 429 |
Energy |
Mozambique Celular Limitada |
76 510 856 |
76 947 960 |
Communications |
Telecomunicacoes De Mozambique |
122 470 525 |
124 196 866 |
Communications |
Namibia |
83 917 238 |
83 296 869 |
|
Namibia Power Corporation Pty Ltd |
83 917 238 |
83 296 869 |
Energy |
Swaziland |
217 824 828 |
229 838 204 |
|
Swazi Paper Mills (Pty) Ltd (SPM) |
157 354 224 |
166 268 460 |
Commercial - Manufacturing |
Swaziland Electricity Board |
5 143 108 |
5 343 238 |
Energy |
Swaziland Government |
55 327 496 |
58 226 505 |
|
|
51 316 973 |
54 005 842 |
Commercial - Agriculture |
|
4 010 523 |
4 220 663 |
Water |
Tanzania |
113 283 353 |
96 919 444 |
|
Kilwa Energy Company Limited |
604 |
585 |
Energy |
Maweni Limestone Ltd |
113 282 750 |
96 918 860 |
Commercial - Manufacturing |
Zambia |
7 124 095 838 |
6 851 912 015 |
|
ICC |
12 665 839 |
Commercial - Fund |
|
Itezhi-Tezhi Power Corporation (ITPC) Lusaka |
423 491 908 |
421 792 793 |
Energy |
Kariba North Bank Extension Power Corporation (KNB |
956 083 955 |
868 900 787 |
Energy |
Lunsemfwa Hydro Power Company Limited (LHPC) |
577 |
- |
Energy |
Maamba Collieries Limited |
1 278 156 993 |
1 278 900 215 |
Energy |
National Road Fund Agency (NRFA) Zambia |
2 769 454 093 |
2 577 411 770 |
Roads And Drainage |
The David Livingstone Safari |
224 408 186 |
220 752 901 |
Commercial -Tourism |
Zambia Electricity Supply Corporation Limited |
1 459 834 287 |
1 484 153 549 |
Energy |
Zimbabwe |
2 561 247 560 |
2 446 947 190 |
|
Cottco (Pty) Ltd |
129 560 131 |
117 783 454 |
Commercial - Agriculture |
Infralink (Private) Limited |
2 431 687 429 |
2 329 163 736 |
Roads And Drainage |
Multi-Country |
590 966 218 |
491 911 631 |
|
Eastern and Southern African Trade and Development |
590 966 218 |
491 911 631 |
Commercial - Fund |
^ Total book - Rest of Africa |
R 17 609 787 368 |
R 17 061 472 314 |
^ As disclosed on page 40 (note 13.4) of the 2016/17 Annual Financial Statements
Remarks: Reply: Approved /Not Approved
09 November 2017 - NW3179
Mashabela, Ms N to ask the Minister of Rural Development and Land Reform
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) Please refer to Annexures A and B.
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:
08 November 2017 - NW3036
Mkhaliphi, Ms HO to ask the Minister of Home Affairs
(1)What number of officials of the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) are currently being investigated for electoral fraud; (2) what number of the specified IEC officials have been prosecuted and found (a) guilty and (b) not guilty of electoral fraud; (3) of the officials who were found guilty, what was the (a) offence committed and (b) sentence; (4) whether the offences committed influenced election outcomes; if so, (a) which election and (b) how?
Reply:
(1) No officials of the Electoral Commission (IEC) are currently being investigated for electoral fraud.
(2) In the last two elections six IEC officials who were temporarily appointed as electoral staff, have been prosecuted for electoral fraud.
(a) One official was found guilty.
(b) Five officials were found not guilty.
(3) (a) The official was charged with falsifying the results of the voting station in Musina where she was appointed as a presiding officer in the 2014 National and Provincial Elections.
(b) The Court imposed a sentence of ten months imprisonment or a R10,000.00 fine of which R5 000.00 or five months imprisonment was suspended for a period of five years, on condition she was not found guilty of fraud during the period of suspension.
(4) The falsification of the results was corrected by the IEC and the offence did not influence the outcome of the 2014 National and Provincial Elections.
08 November 2017 - NW3592
McLoughlin, Mr AR to ask the Minister of Trade and Industry
(a) What is the total number of supplier invoices that currently remain unpaid by (i) his department and (ii) each entity reporting to him for more than (aa) 30 days, (bb) 60 days, (cc) 90 days and (dd) 120 days and (b) what is the total amount outstanding in each case?
Reply:
(a) (i) (aa) (bb) (cc) (dd)
The department does not have any unpaid invoices that are outstanding for more than 30 days or longer.
the dti has an invoice tracking and reporting system which allows the department to closely monitor and track invoices received within the department. Currently on average the department pays 40% of invoices within 15 days and the remainder within 30 days.
Entity |
a(ii)(aa) |
a(ii)(bb) |
a(ii)(cc) |
a(ii)(dd) |
a(ii)(b) |
Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) |
None |
None |
None |
None |
Not applicable |
Companies Tribunal (CT) |
None |
None |
None |
None |
Not applicable |
Export Credit Insurance Corporation (ECIC) |
None |
None |
None |
None |
Not applicable |
National Consumer Commission (NCC) |
4 |
2 |
3 |
None |
30 days – R55 296.01 60 days – R25 240.04 90 days – R22 514.49 |
National Consumer Tribunal (NCT) |
None |
None |
None |
None |
Not applicable |
National Credit Regulator (NCR) |
None |
None |
None |
None |
Not applicable |
National Empowerment Fund (NEF) |
None |
None |
None |
None |
Not applicable |
National Gambling Board (NGB) |
None |
None |
None |
None |
Not applicable |
National Lotteries Commission (NLC) |
22 |
None |
None |
None |
30 days – R2 119 285.69 |
National Metrology Institute of South Africa (NMISA) |
None |
None |
None |
None |
Not applicable |
National Regulator For Compulsory Specifications (NRCS) |
4 |
11 |
2 |
16 |
30 days – R559 893.00 60 days – R1 585 272.46 90 days – R96 852.81 120 days – R74 157. 12 |
South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) |
None |
57 |
25 |
5 |
60 days – R1000 854.00 90 days – R97 280.00 120 days – R76 167.00 |
South African National Accreditation System (SANAS) |
None |
None |
None |
None |
Not applicable |
08 November 2017 - NW3004
Kalyan, Ms SV to ask the Minister of Home Affairs
What is the (a) total amount that was paid out in bonuses to employees in her 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 her 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-b) For the financial year 2016/2017 the Department of Home Affairs has not yet paid performance bonuses and pay progressions.
(2)(a-b) The total estimated amount that will be paid out in bonuses to employees in the 2017/18 financial year can only be determined after the conclusion of performance assessments.
08 November 2017 - NW3067
Steyn, Ms A to ask the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and FisheriesQUESTION
What are the details of all current outbreaks of diseases that are affecting (a) animals and (b) plants in the country; (2) whether any of the specified diseases are new to the country; if so, (a) what are the relevant details and (b) how are the specified diseases spreading; (3) what measures has his department put in place to address each specified disease outbreak?
Reply:
(1) In terms of plant diseases affecting the country, the Department focuses on surveillance for early detection of alien fruit flies as these have been identified as the priority pest in the production and trade of fruit commodities, and on monitoring quarantine / new pests of potential negative economic significance that have entered the country. Details of these new and current plant pest/ diseases are provided in (2) below.
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI-H5N8) is the most significant animal disease outbreak currently affecting animals in South Africa. The outbreak started in June 2017 and has affected commercial and backyard chickens, ostriches, hobby birds and wild birds in all provinces, with the exception of Northern Cape and Limpopo. A total of 79 outbreaks were reported, with 50 in Western Cape, 13 in Gauteng, 11 in Mpumalanga, 2 in North West and 1 each in Free State, Kwa-Zulu Natal and Eastern Cape.
There is also an outbreak of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) in cattle in the Giyani district of Limpopo Province, which was detected in August 2017. This area is within the FMD protection zone, which is part of the FMD controlled area and does not affect the internationally recognised FMD free zone status of South Africa. A similar outbreak occurred in Bushbuckridge district in Mpumalanga in March 2017 and was brought under control by the Mpumalanga Veterinary Services.
(2) The following specified plant pests/ diseases are new to the country:
i. Banana Bunchy Top Virus (BBTV): It is a serious pest of bananas and was detected in South Africa in 2015; it is known to occur only in the Hibberdene area in KwaZulu-Natal. The Agricultural Research Council (ARC) and growers are continuing with surveys; DAFF has issued official orders to affected land users where this disease is present, prohibiting them to remove plant propagation material from the area. There is no cure so infected plants must be destroyed. The occurrence of this pest has been notified internationally via the International Phytosanitary Portal (IPP) of the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC), and directly to the National Plant Protection Organisation (NPPO) of each neighbouring country.
ii. Brevipalpus lewisi (the Citrus flat mite): Although this was detected in South Africa in 2014/15, this pest has probably been in this country much longer. It has been detected only on grape (Vitis spp) rootstocks and only in some nurseries in the Western and Northern Cape provinces. DAFF conducted surveys in 2015/16, and issued official orders regarding propagation material. Propagating material must be clean and free from this pest. This is not considered a serious pest and eradication is not possible. The occurrence of this pest has been notified internationally via the IPP of the IPPC, and directly to the NPPO of each neighbouring country.
iii. Raoiella indica (the Red Palm Mite): This has been known to occur in SA since 2015/16, only in the Northern Cape and only on Date Palms. It can also cause damage on other hosts, mainly on Coco palm if not controlled. DAFF has issued official orders prohibiting removal of propagating material from affected nurseries. Eradication is not possible. The occurrence of this pest has been notified internationally via the IPP of the IPPC, and directly to the NPPO of each neighbouring country.
Iv. Acalitus vaccinia (the Blueberry bud mite): This pest was detected in SA in 2014/15. Surveys have been conducted to determine where it occurs. It occurs only in various areas in Mpumalanga. It can be a serious pest and it only affects Blueberries. It is difficult to detect as it is microscopically small, and thus not possible to see with the unaided human eye. DAFF has issued official orders to restrict movement of propagating material from affected areas. The occurrence of this pest has been notified internationally via the IPP of the IPPC, and directly to the NPPO of each neighbouring country.
v. Bactrocera dorsalis (the Oriental Fruit fly, previously known as Bactrocera invadens, the Invader Fruit fly): This pest was first detected in SA in 2010 via the national exotic fruit fly surveillance programme. Several eradication attempts were initially successful. However, the pest has established in the northern parts of SA as a result of regional contamination/ spread. It occurs in Limpopo, Gauteng, North West, some districts in Mpumalanga and KZN; there have been some sporadic incursions in the Eastern and Northern Cape provinces as well as in the Free State. Exotic fruit fly surveillance forms part of the DAFF strategic plan. Eradication of the Oriental Fruit fly is still attempted after incursions in areas currently free from this pest. DAFF assists with chemical control in areas where there are high fruit fly numbers such as in the Mopani and Vhembe districts of Limpopo, and strives to ensure that sufficient chemicals are available as may be necessary to enable a rapid response to detection. This is a serious pest, both in terms of production losses and international trade, so it needs to be controlled. It is officially controlled: affected areas are under official control and removal control is implemented by the NPPOZA for host material. The occurrence of this pest has been notified internationally via the IPP of the IPPC, and directly to the NPPO of each neighbouring country; updates are made from time to time as necessary, and notified to specific trading partners such as the United States of America (USA), which have requested this.
vi. Tuta absoluta (the Tomato Leafminer): It was detected in SA in August 2016. It is a serious pest and has spread across the whole of South Africa, also occurring in natural vegetation such as in the Kruger National Park. Its spread is being monitored by DAFF. Pro-active emergency registration of appropriate agrochemicals before the pest arrived has provided some relief. Even so, it has spread to all provinces of SA in less than a year. It affects mostly tomatoes and cannot be eradicated or officially controlled since it is already widespread. The occurrence of this pest and a recent update of its current distribution have been notified internationally via the IPP of the IPPC, and directly to the NPPO of each neighbouring country
vii. Spodoptera frugiperda (the Fall Armyworm/ FAW): The FAW was first detected in SA in January 2017 and its identity officially confirmed in February 2017. It rapidly spread to all provinces, except the Western Cape. It mainly affects maize in SA. It is a serious pest and is officially controlled. Recent surveys in Western Cape have indicated that the pest does not yet occur there. There were no reports of FAW during winter in Gauteng, North West, Free State, Northern Cape or the higher-lying areas of Mpumalanga and KZN. However, it was detected in Limpopo and the lower areas of Mpumalanga, KZN and the Eastern Cape during winter. Emergency registration of agrochemicals was implemented. The occurrence of this pest has been notified internationally via the IPP of the IPPC, and directly to the NPPO of each neighbouring country.
viii. Eriococcus ironsidei (the Macadamia Felted Coccid): This pest was first detected in SA in April 2017. It affects only Macadamia trees and was detected on only one farm in Mpumalanga. Delimiting surveys were conducted. Trace-forward and -backward investigations on imported propagation material are still continuing. DAFF issued official orders to restrict the removal of propagation material. The occurrence of this pest has been notified internationally via the IPP of the IPPC, and directly to the NPPO of each neighbouring country.
The H5N8 strain of HPAI which is currently affecting the country has not been found in South Africa before. Previously, outbreaks of H5N2 HPAI occurred in ostriches, but chickens and other birds were not affected.
Several factors can contribute to the spread of Avian Influenza (AI) viruses including marketing practices (live bird markets), farming practices and the presence of the viruses in wild birds. AI viruses can be spread through direct contact with secretions from infected birds, especially faeces or through contaminated feed, water, equipment and clothing. Apart from being highly contagious among poultry, avian influenza viruses are readily transmitted from farm to farm by the movement of domestic live birds, people (especially when shoes and other clothing are contaminated), and contaminated vehicles, equipment, feed, and cages.
(3) The Department has developed an appropriate legislative and regulatory framework to control and manage the occurrence and spread of the plant pests in question in order to prevent or manage their further spread. The Department has also activated its intervention strategy, namely the Emergency Plant Pest Response Plan, as well as relevant action plans for emergency action and speedy response to these pest detections. The regulatory framework includes promulgation of specific Control Measures relating to Fall Armyworm and the Oriental Fruit Fly (Bactrocera dorsalis), in addition to issuance of official orders in specified quarantine areas, as indicated for each listed pest above.
For both HPAI and FMD, the minimum control measures such as quarantine and movement control are implemented. Movement onto, off or through affected farms are restricted and control measures are applied.
For HPAI, commercial farmers are encouraged to increase their biosecurity measures on farms, including limiting access to people who might have had contact with birds and chickens outside the farm. Keepers of chickens, geese and ducks, including backyard farmers, are encouraged to observe minimum biosecurity measures to prevent this disease in their birds, such as limiting exposure to wild birds by providing feed and water indoors or at least well underneath a low solid roof. Care should be taken to prevent chickens drinking from common water sources where wild birds congregate. DAFF has requested the public, as well as commercial and backyard farmers, to report any cases of large numbers of birds dying to the nearest state vets so the required follow up investigations and collection of samples can be done.
08 November 2017 - NW2669
Van der Westhuizen, Mr AP to ask the Minister of Higher Education and Training
(1)(a) How many houses have been built for executives at the University of Zululand and (b) for each house, (i) what are the names of the Executive which the house was built for, (ii) what was the cost of the house, (iii) when was each house built and (iv) what amount was spent on furnishing the house; (2) how were the costs of (a) building, (b) furnishing and (c) other expenses measured to the costs associated with a mid-level home in the same area?
Reply:
1. (a) The University of Zululand (UniZulu) has provided the following information indicating that nine (9) houses were purchased for executive staff members as reflected in the table below:
(b) |
(i) Name of Executive who occupies the house |
(ii) Cost |
(iii) When was each house built |
(iv) Amount spent on furnishings |
1 |
Vice-Chancellor |
R5 000 000.00 |
February 2016 |
The total amount spent on all furnishings were R1 329 566.00. Average amount spent per property was R147 729.55. |
2 |
Registrar |
R2 100 000.00 |
||
3 |
Executive Director: Human Resources |
R2 600 000.00 |
||
4 |
DVC: Research and Innovation |
R2 750 000.00 |
||
5 |
DVC: Institutional Support |
R3 100 000.00 |
||
6 |
DVC: Teaching and Learning |
R2 950 000.00 |
||
7 |
Executive Director: Institutional Planning |
R3 000 000.00 |
March 2016 |
|
8 |
Executive Director: Finance |
R2 700 000.00 |
One additional house is currently under construction for an amount of R700 000.00. The University has not indicated which executive staff member will occupy this house.
2. The average mid-level income rental in Mtunzini ranges between R10 000.00 to R20 000.00 per month. If the University had rented the 9 properties instead of purchasing the properties as an investment, the University would have spent approximately R10 500 000.00 on rentals for executives over a 5-year period, which is made up as follows:
Rental allowances |
Unit |
Rate |
Total |
Vice-Chancellor |
1 |
R25 000.00 pm x 60 months |
R1 500 000.00 |
Deputy Vice Chancellors |
3 |
R20 000.00 pm x 60 months |
R3 600 000.00 |
Executive Directors |
5 |
R18 000.00 pm x 60 months |
R5 400 000.00 |
Totals |
9 |
R10 500 000.00 |
The total cost of the properties amounted to R24.2 million, which the University has argued that over the long term this is a good investment to ensure that there is an effective retention strategy for executive staff members.
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CONTACT:
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the Minister signs Parliamentary Question 2669.
MR GF QONDE
DIRECTOR–GENERAL: HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING
DATE:
PARLIAMENTARY QUESTION 2669 IS APPROVED / NOT APPROVED / AMENDED.
COMMENTS
PROF HB MKHIZE, MP
MINISTER OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING
DATE:
08 November 2017 - NW3037
Mkhaliphi, Ms HO to ask the Minister of Home Affairs
(1)With reference to the Constitutional Court ruling that required the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) to capture the addresses of all registered voters, what amount will it cost the IEC to complete the task; (2) does the IEC have a sufficient budget to complete the task; if not, (3) whether she and/or the IEC requested additional funding from the National Treasury; if not, why not; if so, what was the response from the National Treasury?
Reply:
1. It is estimated that a further R180 million, taking the current strained economic outlook into account, will be required to complete the task.
2. No.
3. Yes, the Electoral Commission has requested additional funding from National Treasury during the 2017 as well as the 2018 Adjustment Estimates. A new 2018 request for additional funding amounting to R180 million was referred for consideration to the 2018 MTEC Committee. The MTEC budget process will culminate with a Budget presentation by the Minister of Finance to Parliament. The outcome of this latter request will be clarified in the 2018 Budget speech.
08 November 2017 - NW2914
Mkhaliphi, Ms HO to ask the Minister of Home Affairs
Whether she intends to approve a payment of R300 million to a certain company (name furnished) that her department has accused of fraud; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
No, the matter is a subject of litigation in the courts.
08 November 2017 - NW2934
Steyn, Ms A to ask the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and FisheriesQUESTION
(1) Whether the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) sent a delegation to South Africa in September 2017 to look at the export of game meat; if so, what are the full details; (2) whether the findings will be made available publicly; if not, why not; if so, on what date; (3) how far is his department in implementing the recommendations made by the OIE during its previous visit to South Africa; (4) whether any plans have been put in place to ensure that South Africa maintains its game meat export status; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
1. A delegation from the European Commission, and not the World Organisation for Animal Health, visited South Africa from 4 to 15 September 2017 to evaluate the animal health controls related to the export of game meat, with particular emphasis on Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) controls. Following an outbreak of FMD in the FMD free zone of South Africa in 2011, the export of game meat to the EU was suspended by the EU. South Africa regained its FMD free zone status in 2014 and subsequently invited the EU to perform the required inspection visit to consider re-opening the market.
2. The normal procedure following such a visit is for the inspection team to send a draft report to South Africa for factual corrections, where-after the final report will be published on the EU website. The findings will therefore be available publicly, but the exact date when this will happen is not within the control of the Department.
3. As indicated in 2 above, the report of the EU mission is awaited which will include specific recommendations. However, DAFF is continuously working on implementing the OIE guidelines (on FMD) in order to ensure continued maintenance of the FMD free zone status.
4. Currently, there are no exports of game meat to the EU due to the 2011 ban. The EU report from the recently concluded mission will contain their decision with regards to re-opening the market for the export of game meat, along with their recommendations for South Africa to regain and maintain this market. Corrective actions, as appropriate, will be put in place accordingly to ensure that the available resources are used optimally where they will have the most significant impact.
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 - 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 - 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 - 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.
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 - 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 - 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 - 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
NAME AND SURNAME:
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 - 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.
COMPILER DETAILS
NAME AND SURNAME:
CONTACT:
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 - 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:
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 - 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 - 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 - 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
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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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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