Questions and Replies
30 October 2017 - NW3015
Horn, Mr W to ask the Minister of Rural Development and Land Reform
What is the (a) total amount that was paid out in bonuses to employees in his department and (b) detailed breakdown of the bonus that was paid out to each employee in each salary level in the 2016-17 financial year; (2) What is the (a) total estimated amount that will be paid out in bonuses to employees in his department and (b) detailed breakdown of the bonus that will be paid out to each employee in each salary level in the 2017-18 financial year?
Reply:
1. (a) The total amount in respect of performance bonuses that was paid out in the 2016/2017 financial year is R 31 410 810.09.
(b) A detailed breakdown of the bonus that was paid out to each employee in the each salary level in the 2016-2017 financial year is attached as Annexure A.
2. (a) The performance management process is currently underway and in the process of being finalised and therefore no estimated amount that will be paid out in bonuses to employees in each salary level in the 2017-2018 financial year is available at this stage.
(b) The performance management process is currently underway and in the process of finalisation and therefore no detailed breakdown of bonuses that will be paid to each employee in each salary level in the 2017/2018 financial year is available at this stage.
30 October 2017 - NW2937
Mackenzie, Mr C to ask the Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services
Whether, since 1 January 2016, the Postbank has ever been approached by any (a) member of and/or (b)(i) person and /or (ii) business associated with any member of a certain family (name furnished) to provide banking facilities either on a personal or commercial level; if so, what are the details of (aa)(aaa) persons and /or (bbb) businesses that applied for banking facilities and (bb) banking facilities were applied for each case?
Reply:
Having been advised by SAPO, the Minister hereby seeks to amplify the reply to the question as follows:
No member of the Gupta family approached the Postbank to open up an account.
An employee from JIC Limited approached the Postbank’s Head of Sales and Customer Care telephonically in August 2016 to open an account. The Postbank requested details of the company and financial statements. Upon receipt of this information, Postbank established that JIC Limited is part of the Oakbay Investments (Pty) Ltd.
The Postbank responded that it did not have capabilities to service corporate accounts such as risk management, IT infrastructure for large volumes, corporate electronic banking, corporate products such as Forex, trade finance, corporate lending, etc. Currently the Postbank mainly services individuals, SMME’s and small scale NGOs.
In 2017, a secretary of ANN7 called the Postbank with an intention to open a corporate account. Postbank responded that they were unable to do so at this stage for the same reasons as were presented in 2016.
Approved/Not Approved
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Dr Siyabonga Cwele, MP
Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services
Date:
30 October 2017 - NW3078
Mackenzie, Mr C to ask the Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services
What are the relevant details of the minimum standard set by the Universal Postal Union (UPU) for mail delivery times for letters and parcels received from the United Kingdom; 2. What are the relevant details of the average mail delivery times of the SA Post Office for (a) letters and (b) parcels received from the United Kingdom to addresses in (i) Cape Town, (ii) Johannesburg and (iii) Durban?
Reply:
I have been informed by SAPO as follows:
1. The minimum standard set by the Universal Postal Union (UPU) for mail delivery times for letters and parcels received from the United Kingdom is 90 percent and is measured as follows: Parcels and Letters = Day of Arrival plus 5 days. The minimum standard set by the UPU for registered letters and parcels received from the United Kingdom is 80 percent and is measured as follows: Registered items = Day of Arrival plus 7 days.
2. SAPO’s average mail delivery times are: (a) 37 days for registered letters and (b) 28 days for parcels.
SAPO has informed me that due to the backlogs SAPO is not meeting the UPU delivery standards and they attest this mainly to the increase in imported volumes which is growing year on year in excess of up to 400%. SAPO has also committed that processes are being amended currently to improve the entity’s ability and capacity to handle the increased volumes.
2(i)(ii)(iii) The Quality Control System (QCS) governed by the UPU, does not indicate delivery times separately for Cape Town, Johannesburg and Durban. However, the variance between the three areas could be estimated to be three days which is already included in the averages indicated above.
Approved/Not Approved
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Dr Siyabonga Cwele, MP
Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services
Date:
30 October 2017 - NW3110
Basson, Mr LJ to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation
What are the details of (a) the cost of the new technology implemented by Bloem Water to reduce electricity use, (b) the savings made in each month as a result of the implementation of the specified technology, (c) the total savings made since the implementation of the specified technology, (d) the running cost of the specified technology and (e) how the specified technology works?
Reply:
(a) The total cost for the Hydro Power project including (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical and Automation) amounted to R 2 604 215.00, this cost includes a Turbine which cost R1 000 000.00.
(b) An average monthly saving of R2 528.93 has been realised towards the Electricity costs of the Bloem Water Head Office block, these has been realised since the Hydro Power has been operational; especially during peak months of the winter season from 2016 to date.
(c) A total savings of R40 462.84 has been realised in the past 16 months, this includes the months where the Hydro Power was not operational because of the maintenance or repair activities.
(d) The total running costs, including repairs and maintenance over the past 16 months is R 162 721.00 [this includes some of the changes made during the first year of implementing the project where operational challenges were experienced as it was the first time such a project is implemented at any organisation (technology wise) in South Africa].
(e) The Brandkop Hydropower plant is a research project launched by Bloem Water in partnership with the Water Research Commission (WRC) and the University of Pretoria capable of producing 90kw/h of electricity used by the Head Office of Bloem Water. This is achieved through the use of the purified water passing through the pipeline before entering the main Reservoir Brandkop. The quality of treated water during the process is not compromised. The entire operation is controlled and monitored automatically by means of Programmable Logic Controllers and Telemetry systems which are operated at one of Bloem Water’s Treatment Works (Welbedacht Dam 150km away) by Process Controllers 24hrs, 7days a week.
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30 October 2017 - NW2737
Topham , Mr B to ask the Minister of Health
(a) What is the total number of vacancies that currently exists across the public healthcare system, (b) what are the salary levels of the specified vacancies and (c) what amount in remuneration packages will be neededto fill the specified vacancies?
Reply:
According to the human resources records drawn from Vulindlela as updated on 30 September 2017, the total number of vacant posts that currently exist across the public healthcare system is 37 986 (b) The Salary levels of the specified vacancies range between Salary level 3 to 12 for Administrative Posts, 13 to 16 Senior Management Posts and different Occupational Specific Dispensation Levels. (c) The average amount that would be required to fill all the listed posts above is R10 633 796 279.05.
Summary of calculation per province:
PROVINCE |
Number of Posts |
Range of Salary levels |
Averaged remuneration amount required to fill the posts |
North West |
4281 |
Level 3 to 16 and OSD Posts |
R1 108 523 766,15 |
Limpopo |
686 |
Level 3 to 16 and OSD Posts |
R145 154 768,45 |
Western Cape |
1813 |
Level 3 to 16 and OSD Posts |
R522 462 877,45 |
Northern Cape |
980 |
Level 3 to 16 and OSD Posts |
R309 585 602,00 |
National DoH |
223 |
Level 3 to 16 and OSD Posts |
R93 842 380,00 |
Mpumalanga |
2179 |
Level 3 to 16 and OSD Posts |
R501 863 797,20 |
KwaZulu- Natal |
5177 |
Level 3 to 16 and OSD Posts |
R1 919 464 376,45 |
Gauteng |
5359 |
Level 3 to 16 and OSD Posts |
R1 540 808 598,40 |
Free State |
4185 |
Level 3 to 16 and OSD Posts |
R11858589930,00 |
TOTAL |
37986 |
Level 3 to 16 and OSD Posts |
R10 633 796 279,05 |
END.
30 October 2017 - NW3141
James, Ms LV to ask the Minister of Police
(1) (a) What number of vehicles from the Germiston Police Station are currently at the mechanical workshop, (b) how long has each specified vehicle been at the mechanical workshop and (c) what are the reasons for each vehicle being at the mechanical workshop; (2) what number of operational vehicles does the specified police station currently have?
Reply:
(1)
a. Number of vehicles at the mechanical workshop. |
Nine. |
b. Time frame (from which date). |
1. BTV052B: 2017-08-17. 2. BVB584B: 2017-09-12. 3. BTD291B: 2017-09-21. 4. BPV940B: 2017-09-28. 5. BTP909B: 2017-10-10. 6. BRS431B: 2017-10-09. 7. BNT533B: 2017-10-13. 8. BSW921B: 2017-10-11. 9. BTJ000B: 2017-10-13. |
c. Mechanical problem. |
1. Power steering. 2. Panel Beating. 3. Service. 4. Tyre repairs. 5. Panel beating. 6. Mechanical problem. 7. Service. 8. Clutch. 9. Mechanical problem. |
(2) 62.
30 October 2017 - NW2721
Basson, Mr LJ to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation
(a) What is the current progress of the (i) blue and (ii) green drop assessments of her department, (b) by what date is the final assessment report expected, (c) what is the projected total cost of each assessment and (d) who will conduct the assessments in each case?
Reply:
(a)(i) The Blue drop progress assessments for 2015 data have been completed and the progress assessments for 2016 data will only be initiated in the last quarter of 2017/18.
(ii) The Green drop progress assessments for 2015/16 are currently in progress.2015/16 are currently in progress.
(b) The blue drop progress assessment report for 2015 data is currently being edited and will be submitted for approval. The 2015/16 draft Green drop progress report will be developed in the first quarter of 2018/19.
(c) The blue drop and green drop progress assessments are currently being done internally.
(d) The full assessments will be done by departmental staff with the support of a service provider. The estimated cost of using external resources is R10.6 million for 2017/18 (blue drop progress and green drop full assessments).
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30 October 2017 - NW2883
Steenkamp, Ms J to ask the Minister of Health
What is the detailed (a) breakdown of and (b) valuation for current and non-current assets and investments held by (i) his department and (ii) each entity reporting to him according to (aa) listed assets (aaa) directly held and (bbb) indirectly held and (bb) unlisted investments (aaa) directly held and (bbb) indirectly held by each of the entities, in each case breaking the current assets and investments down by 0-3 months, 3-6 months, 6-12 months and beyond 12 months?
Reply:
1. The Office of Health Standards Compliance valuation for current and non-current assets and investments as at 30 June 2017:
(a) Detailed breakdown |
(b) valuation |
(aa) Listed assets |
bb) Unlisted investments |
0-3 months |
3-6 months |
6-12 months |
>12 months |
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(aaa) Directly held |
(bbb) Indirectly held |
(aaa) Directly held |
(bbb) Indirectly held |
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CURRENT ASSETS |
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Receivables from non-exchange transactions |
66,253 |
16,366 |
49,887 |
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Prepayments |
3,192,660 |
3,130,610 |
62,050 |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
83,270,298 |
59,589,407 |
23,680,891 |
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NON-CURRENT ASSETS |
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Property, plant and equipment |
6,015,006 |
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Intangible assets |
2,585,285 |
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2. The Council for Medical Schemes valuation for current and non-current assets and investments as at 31 August 2017:
(a) Detailed breakdown |
(b) valuation |
(aa) Listed assets |
bb) Unlisted investments |
0-3 months |
3-6 months |
6-12 months |
>12 months |
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(aaa) Directly held |
(bbb) Indirectly held |
(aaa) Directly held |
(bbb) Indirectly held |
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CURRENT ASSETS |
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Accounts receivable |
79,624 |
79,624 |
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Sundry debtors |
4,873,090 |
15,848 |
68,806 |
4,788,436 |
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Prepaid expenses |
3,220,753 |
3,220,753 |
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Cash and bank |
1,158,476 |
1,158,476 |
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Call account(Reserve bank) |
107,303,678 |
107,303,678 |
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NON-CURRENT ASSETS |
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Plant and equipment |
17,940,586 |
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Intangible assets |
1,421,388 |
3. The South African Medical Research Council valuation for current and non-current assets and investments as at 30June 2017:
(a) Detailed breakdown |
(b) valuation |
(aa) Listed assets |
bb) Unlisted investments |
0-3 months |
3-6 months |
6-12 months |
>12 months |
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(aaa) Directly held |
(bbb) Indirectly held |
(aaa) Directly held |
(bbb) Indirectly held |
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CURRENT ASSETS |
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Financial assets at fair value |
6,386,972 |
6,386,972 |
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Receivables from exchange transactions |
34,799,476 |
31,995,122 |
17,892 |
2,786,462 |
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Prepayments |
6,098,706 |
6,098,706 |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
743,993,413 |
743,993,413 |
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NON-CURRENT ASSETS |
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Biological assets that form part of an agricultural activity |
1,147,101 |
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Property, plant and equipment |
140,813,375 |
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Intangible assets |
6,063,895 |
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LISTED INVESTMENT |
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Sanlam unit trusts |
5,442,565 |
5,442,565 |
5,442,565 |
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Sanlam shares |
823,932 |
823,932 |
823,932 |
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Old mutual shares |
120,475 |
120,475 |
120,475 |
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Sanlam unit trusts |
5,442,565 |
5,442,565 |
5,442,565 |
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UNLISTED INVESTMENT |
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Investments in controlled entities |
2 |
1 |
1 |
2 |
4. The National Health Laboratory Service valuation for current and non-current assets and investments as at 31March 2017:
(a) Detailed breakdown |
(b) valuation |
(aa) Listed assets |
bb) Unlisted investments |
0-3 months |
3-6 months |
6-12 months |
>12 months |
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(aaa) Directly held |
(bbb) Indirectly held |
(aaa) Directly held |
(bbb) Indirectly held |
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CURRENT ASSETS |
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Inventories |
116,843 |
116,843 |
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Trade and other receivable |
1,719,404 |
1,719,404 |
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Cash and Cash equivalent |
391,976 |
391,976 |
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NON-CURRENT ASSETS |
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Property, plant and equipment |
541,937 |
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Intangible assets |
109,841 |
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30 October 2017 - NW3196
Khawula, Ms MS to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation
With reference to her reply to question 1987 on 9 October 2017, what are the relevant details of the annual amounts that all the documented water leaks are costing each province?
Reply:
Kindly refer to the table below for the annual amounts that all the documented water leaks are costing each province. The amounts are calculated at a unit cost of R6 per 1000 litres of water.
Province |
Volume of water lost (Mega Litres/Annum) |
Volume of water lost (Litres/Annum) |
Annual amounts (Rands/annum |
Western Cape |
64 788 |
64 788 000 000 |
388 728.00 |
Easter Cape |
121 589 |
121 589 000 000 |
729 534.00 |
Northern Cape |
34 534 |
34 534 000 000 |
207 204.00 |
Gauteng |
295 187 |
295 187 000 000 |
1 771 122.00 |
Free State |
76 793 |
76 793 000 000 |
460 758.00 |
KwaZulu-Natal |
238 614 |
238 614 000 000 |
1 431 684.00 |
Limpopo |
124 013 |
124 013 000 000 |
744 078.00 |
Mpumalanga |
93 239 |
93 239 000 000 |
559 428.00 |
North West |
84 462 |
84 462 000 000 |
506 772.00 |
Total |
1 133 219 |
1 133 219 000 000 |
6 799 314 000.00 |
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30 October 2017 - NW2431
Steyn, Ms A to ask the Minister of Rural Development and Land Reform
With reference to his reply to question 1268 on 10 July 2017, (a) how many pieces of the land that his department has acquired in each province for redistribution purposes since the inception of his department’s land restitution programme in 1995 were transferred to beneficiaries through (i) lease agreements, (ii) sale agreements and (iii) lease agreements with the option to purchase, (b) in how many instances has his department terminated agreements with beneficiaries and (c) why in each case?
Reply:
(a) A total of 775 PLAS land parcels were leased since inception. From the total of PLAS land parcels leased (775), 730 land parcels have lease agreements with the option to purchase.
(i),(ii) Please refer to the table below.
NO OF PLAS LAND PARCELS TRANSFERRED THROUGH: |
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Province |
(i) LEASE AGREEMENTS |
(ii) SALE AGREEMENTS |
(iii) LEASE WITH AN OPTION TO PURCHASE |
Eastern Cape |
45 |
0 |
45 |
Free State |
76 |
4 |
67 |
Gauteng |
58 |
0 |
55 |
KwaZulu-Natal |
54 |
1 |
54 |
Limpopo |
57 |
3 |
52 |
Mpumalanga |
61 |
1 |
60 |
North West |
188 |
5 |
178 |
Northern Cape |
193 |
7 |
180 |
Western Cape |
43 |
0 |
39 |
TOTAL |
775 |
15 |
730 |
(b),(c) The Department requires additional time to respond to this question as not all data since 1995 has been kept electronically.
30 October 2017 - NW3136
Hoosen, Mr MH to ask the Minister of Police
(1) (a) What number of vehicles from the Kempton Park Police Station are currently at the mechanical workshop, (b) how long has each specified vehicle been at the mechanical workshop and (c) what are the reasons for each vehicle being at the mechanical workshop; (2) what number of operational vehicles does the specified police station currently have?
Reply:
(1)
a. Number of vehicles at the mechanical workshop. |
Six. |
b. Time frame (from which date). |
1. BPD121B: 2017-08-14. 2. BTV008B: 2017-09-26. 3. BTV057B: 2017-08-21. 4. BRY747B: 2017-08-29. 5. BSD567B: 2017-09-05. 6 BST702B: 2017-10-17. |
c. Mechanical problem. |
1. Alternator. 2. Clutch overhaul. 3. Cylinder head. 4. Cylinder head. 5. Gearbox overhaul. 6. Engine and electrical problem. |
(2) 17.
30 October 2017 - NW3063
Lees, Mr RA to ask the Minister of Finance
(1)(a) With reference to aircraft that was ordered for the SA Airways (SAA) what total number of Airbus A330-300 wide-bodied aircraft did SAA receive from 1 September 2016 to 30 September 2017 and (b) for which routes are the specified aircraft being used; (2) whether the specified aircraft replaced any existing aircraft on the specified routes; if so, what has been done with the existing aircraft that was replaced; (3) whether the new wide-bodied aircraft are able to fly non-stop directly from South African international airports to international destinations (details furnished); if not, in each case, why not; if so, what are the relevant details in each case; (4) whether any additional flight and/or cabin crew were employed to service the specified aircraft; if so, (a) on what date were these employees appointed, (b) what are the recruitment processes that were followed and (c) what are the further relevant details in this regard; (5) whether the SAA leases any aircraft that are not fully utilised; if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
(1)(a) Five (5) A330-300s.
(1)(b)These aircraft are deployed on Johannesburg-Accra/Washington, Johannesburg-Sao Paulo, Johannesburg-Dakar/Washington, and Johannesburg-Lagos routes.
(2) These aircraft replaced the two(2) A340-600s (to be returned to the lessors at the end of the lease contract in January/February 2018 and five(5) A340-300s aircraft that are more than 15 years old. SAA had heavy maintenance checks due on the existing fleet so the available flying time on the A340-300s, because of the introduction of the A330-300s, has enabled SAA to comply with the maintenance schedule as well as to adhere to the published operating schedule.
(3) Yes. The A330-300 can operate direct/non-stop flights between South Africa and Europe, South America and the African Countries. These aircraft are not an ultra-long range and can therefore not be able to fly directly to North America. North American routes are ultra-long, with more than 12 hours of non-stop flying. These routes are serviced via Accra and/or Dakar.
(4) No additional flight and/or cabin crew were employed to service the A330-300s nor was extra training required to manage the fleet change. These types have the same crew ratings as the existing fleet.
(5) SAA is not leasing any aircraft that is not fully utilised. All aircraft in the SAA fleet are fully utilised in accordance with the schedule.
30 October 2017 - NW2850
Mazzone, Ms NW to ask the Minister of Public Enterprises
(1) Whether, with reference to her reply to question 1569 on 6 September 2017, Denel Vehicle Systems, a division of Denel, was given permission to be exempt from the provisions of the Public Finance Management Act, Act 1 of 1999, for the year ending 31 March 2016; if so, (a) who granted the exemption and (b) why was it granted; (2) whether the exemption was gazetted; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details; (3) why was the exemption not tabled in Parliament?
Reply:
DENEL SOC LIMITED
INTRODUCTION
Please note that PQ 1569 was referring to contracts awarded to VR Laser by Denel. The issue of PFMA exemption relates to transactions entered into by Denel Vehicle Systems’ predecessor, BAE Systems Land Systems South Africa (LSSA), prior to the acquisition by Denel. Therefore, these are distinct matters which are unrelated.
In relation to the DVS application for exemption from the PFMA, the following responses are applicable to PQ 2850:
(1) |
Denel SOC Ltd has not yet received a response to its application for the exemption from the National Treasury (NT). |
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(a) |
NT would be the authority for granting exemptions; however, no response has been received as yet. Therefore, this question should be directed at NT as the authority and custodian of the process and in view of the exemption not having been granted, this question is premature. |
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(b) |
See response in (a) above. |
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(2) |
See response in (a) above. |
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(3) |
The tabling, presumably, should be preceded by the Gazetting. Therefore, depending on the outcome of NT’s consideration, it is expected that the tabling in Parliament of the exemption shall be effected. |
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30 October 2017 - NW3139
Horn, Mr W to ask the Minister of Police
(1) (a) What number of vehicles from the Tembisa Police Station are currently at the mechanical workshop, (b) how long has each specified vehicle been at the mechanical workshop and (c) what are the reasons for each vehicle being at the mechanical workshop; (2) what number of operational vehicles does the specified police station currently have?
Reply:
(1)
a. Number of vehicles at the mechanical workshop. |
Eight. |
b. Time frame (from which date). |
1. BTR241B: 2017-10-09. 2. BVB667B: 2017-08-21. 3. BSV311B: 2017-09-05. 4. BTV054B: 2017-09-05. 5. BSZ137B: 2017-09-11. 6. BTS565B: 2017-10-02. 7. BSZ510B: 2017-10-09. 8. BTR248B: 2017-10-09. |
c. Mechanical problem. |
1. Brakes and suspension. 2. Accident. 3. Accident. 4. Electrical problem. 5. Cooling system and cylinder head. 6. Brakes. 7. Brakes and battery. 8. Brakes and suspension. |
(2) 61.
30 October 2017 - NW3050
Thembekwayo, Dr S to ask the Minister of Health
(a) Since the beginning of the 2017-18 financial year, what number of patients were attended to (i) at each public hospital and (ii) at each public clinic and (b) what was the reason of each patient’s visit?
Reply:
(a) A total of 8 733 556 patients were attended to at public hospitals and 38 035 852 were attended at public clinics from 1 April 2017 to 31 August 2017. The breakdown of patients by the type of public health facility is reflected in the following table.
(i) |
Public Hospitals Visits |
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OPD headcount |
TOTAL |
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National |
Facility-Type |
Apr-17 |
May-17 |
Jun-17 |
Jul-17 |
Aug-17 |
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za South Africa |
District Hospital |
635957 |
742927 |
650971 |
689568 |
738522 |
3 457 945 |
National Central Hospital |
294064 |
346570 |
341103 |
333093 |
360698 |
1 675 528 |
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Provincial Tertiary Hospital |
234647 |
288300 |
255631 |
265197 |
290240 |
1 334 015 |
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Regional Hospital |
406714 |
469484 |
446894 |
452170 |
490806 |
2 266 068 |
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8 733 556 |
(ii) |
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Public Clinic Visits |
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National |
Facility-Type |
PHC headcount |
TOTAL |
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za South Africa |
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Apr-17 |
May-17 |
Jun-17 |
Jul-17 |
Aug-17 |
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Mobile Service |
408463 |
577930 |
513175 |
521767 |
594258 |
2 615 593 |
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Clinic |
5897683 |
7528698 |
7261529 |
7025627 |
7706722 |
35 420 259 |
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38 035 852 |
(b) Honourable Member, I cannot disclose patients confidential information to you, unless you bring a certified copy of the a signed consent from each of them
END.
30 October 2017 - NW2716
Mileham, Mr K to ask the Minister of Health
Whether any cases of human prion disease were reported (a) in each of the past three financial years and/or (b) since 1 April 2017; if so, (i) what number of cases were reported, (ii) where was the disease reported, (iii) what was the cause in each case and (iv) what preventative action was taken to prevent further transmission of the disease in each case?
Reply:
No cases of human prion disease have been reported to the Department during the period in question.
END.
30 October 2017 - NW2798
Alberts, Mr ADW to ask the Minister of Public Enterprises
(1)Whether, given the fact that (a) the (i) Transnet Second Defined Benefit Fund and (ii)Transport Pension Fund have a considerable surplus, (b) a large number of pensioners die in poverty each year and (c) the 2% rule has not yet been adapted, she will consider encouraging the trustees of the various funds to pay more that two ad hoc bonuses to the pensioners who are permitted to receive bonuses; if not, (aa) why not and (bb) what are the full relevant particulars and reasons in this regard; if so, (2) Whether some motivation will be given for paying an extra bonus as early as 2017; if not, what are the full reasons why this will not be done? NW3105E
Reply:
1. Any resolution taken by the Funds for payment of an ad hoc bonus in line with the Rules of the Funds will be considered for approval. There is no provision in the Rules of the Transnet Second Defined Benefit Fund and Transport Pension Fund (”the Funds”), that limits the number of bonuses payable. Ad hoc bonus payments are subject only to affordability, as certified by the Funds’ actuary. The payment of an ad hoc bonus is initiated by the Funds.
2. All requests from the Funds for approval of any ad hoc bonus payment are considered in a timely manner.
Mogokare Richard Seleke Lynne Brown, MP
Director-General Minister of Public Enterprises
Date: Date:
30 October 2017 - NW2993
Kopane, Ms SP to ask the Minister of Arts and Culture”
(1) What is the (a) total amount that was paid out in bonuses to employees in the department and (b) detailed breakdown of the bonus that was paid out to each employee in each salary level in the 2016-17 financial years? (2) What is the (a) total estimated amount that will be paid out in bonuses to employees in the department and (b) detailed breakdown of the bonus that will be paid out to each employee in each salary level in the 2017-18 financial year?
Reply:
1. (a) The total amount paid for bonuses in 2016-17 for the outcomes of 2015-16 performance cycle is R 2, 201 148.
(b) Breakdown of the Bonuses is as follow:
PERSAL No |
Salary Levels |
Category |
Amount |
21697949 |
Level 2 |
C |
R 7 365.12 |
22493514 |
Level 2 |
C |
R 7 365.12 |
22495479 |
Level 2 |
B |
R 11 047.68 |
22197958 |
Level 2 |
B |
R 11 047.68 |
22493425 |
Level 2 |
B |
R 11 047.68 |
22139338 |
Level 2 |
B |
R 10 884.96 |
22198636 |
Level 2 |
B |
R 11 047.68 |
22958185 |
Level 2 |
B |
R 10 724.04 |
22139419 |
Level 2 |
B |
R 11 047.68 |
22958304 |
Level 2 |
B |
R 10 724.04 |
22771662 |
Level 3 |
C |
R 8 297.04 |
26879476 |
Level 3 |
B |
R 11 213.28 |
13411896 |
Level 3 |
c |
R 8 174.16 |
13402137 |
Level 3 |
B |
R 12 445.56 |
13398768 |
Level 3 |
B |
R 12 261.24 |
13402145 |
Level 3 |
B |
R 12 445.56 |
13395882 |
Level 3 |
B |
R 12 445.56 |
26879620 |
Level 4 |
B |
R 13 288.68 |
26881179 |
Level 4 |
B |
R 13 288.68 |
22127470 |
Level 4 |
B |
R 10 884.96 |
21439991 |
Level 5 |
C |
R 11 241.60 |
22779167 |
Level 5 |
C |
R 11 410.08 |
26278537 |
Level 5 |
C |
R 11 076.00 |
18457428 |
Level 5 |
C |
R 11 755.20 |
22934715 |
Level 5 |
C |
R 11 581.68 |
22408061 |
Level 5 |
C |
R 11 581.68 |
18355226 |
Level 6 |
B |
R 13 907.76 |
26718260 |
Level 7 |
C |
R 7 313.31 |
11818930 |
Level 7 |
C |
R 17 169.36 |
22664301 |
Level 7 |
C |
R 17 427.12 |
16856112 |
Level 7 |
C |
R 17 427.12 |
82535710 |
Level 7 |
C |
R 16 915.92 |
23204371 |
Level 7 |
C |
R 16 665.84 |
10830081 |
Level 7 |
C |
R 14 982.00 |
15855597 |
Level 7 |
C |
R 18 496.80 |
18710042 |
Level 7 |
C |
R 18 222.96 |
23098562 |
Level 7 |
C |
R 16 177.20 |
22730214 |
Level 7 |
C |
R 16 915.92 |
19467761 |
Level 7 |
C |
R 16 915.92 |
82780773 |
Level 7 |
C |
R 16 915.92 |
18540767 |
Level 7 |
C |
R 17 953.68 |
22748202 |
Level 8 |
C |
R 20 089.44 |
22749098 |
Level 8 |
B |
R 30 134.16 |
22064796 |
Level 8 |
C |
R 21 321.84 |
14569141 |
Level 8 |
C |
R 22 296.24 |
23769459 |
Level 8 |
C |
R 20 089.44 |
23815060 |
Level 8 |
C |
R 20 390.64 |
18739580 |
Level 8 |
C |
R 21 006.96 |
10828907 |
Level 8 |
C |
R 22 969.68 |
22104968 |
Level 9 |
C |
R 17 427.12 |
22001344 |
Level 9 |
C |
R 24 238.80 |
19238371 |
Level 9 |
C |
R 23 527.92 |
27330141 |
Level 9 |
C |
R 27 305.04 |
21840016 |
Level 9 |
C |
R 23 527.92 |
22799290 |
Level 9 |
C |
R 17 169.36 |
53740181 |
Level 9 |
c |
R 27 305.04 |
18906249 |
Level 9 |
B |
R 40 957.56 |
18845487 |
Level 9 |
C |
R 26 901.60 |
23594012 (2014-15) |
Level 9 |
B |
R 11 326.56 |
23333171 |
Level 9 |
C |
R 24 972.00 |
19411669 |
Level 9 |
C |
R 23 688.00 |
19407840 |
Level 9 |
C |
R 23 688.00 |
10828222 |
Level 9 |
C |
R 27 305.04 |
80851509 |
Level 9 |
C |
R 25 726.08 |
15759091 |
Level 9 |
C |
R 25 346.16 |
21625824 |
Level 9 |
C |
R 26 504.16 |
22179976 |
Level 9 |
C |
R 24 972.00 |
14579936 |
Level 10 |
C |
R 29 807.04 |
10828150 |
Level 10 |
C |
R 32 110.32 |
16124511 |
Level 10 |
C |
R 27 305.04 |
22938621 |
Level 11 |
C |
R 34 684.74 |
22065156 |
Level 11 |
C |
R 34 684.74 |
19001525 |
Level 11 |
C |
R 35 204.94 |
18834434 |
Level 11 |
C |
R 37 926.18 |
21582408 |
Level 11 |
C |
R 34 172.28 |
22023437 |
Level 11 |
C |
R 37 365.48 |
16900162 |
Level 11 |
C |
R 34 172.28 |
10450343 |
Level 11 |
C |
R 39 658.50 |
21719608 |
Level 11 |
C |
R 37 365.48 |
19412622 |
Level 11 |
C |
R 26 112.24 |
81389582 |
Level 11 |
C |
R 39 072.60 |
21892369 |
Level 11 |
C |
R 38 494.98 |
16188527 |
Level 11 |
C |
R 40 253.40 |
11845279 |
Level 11 |
C |
R 36 813.60 |
21722056 |
Level 12 |
C |
R 42 984.00 |
19020031 |
Level 12 |
C |
R 42 984.00 |
52544761 |
Level 12 |
B |
R 66 424.86 |
10829032 |
Level 12 |
C |
R 47 705.40 |
18850561 |
Level 12 |
C |
R 42 984.00 |
22046208 |
Level 12 |
C |
R 41 722.74 |
22046208 (2014-15) |
Level 12 |
C |
R 38 993.22 |
18924620 |
Level 12 |
C |
R 44 283.24 |
14774071 |
Level 12 |
C |
R 44 947.62 |
21696675 |
Level 12 |
C |
R 43 628.94 |
R 2, 201 148. |
2. The Moderation process for 2016-17 Performance cycle is not yet finalised and the estimated amount for bonuses payment will be around R 2 000 000.
30 October 2017 - NW3114
Walters, Mr TC to ask the Minister of Rural Development and Land Reform
With reference to portion 0 which is the remaining extent of the farm Haakdoornkuil, KR 323, in Mookgophong in Limpopo and portion 9 of the farm Klipfontein KR 322, in Mookgophong, Waterberg District, in Limpopo, what total amount was paid by his department to the seller (name furnished) for the specified properties; (2) what total amount, according to the records of the Deeds Office, was paid by his department to the specified seller for the properties; (3) whether the respective amounts are the same; if not, what steps does his department intend to take in this regard?
Reply:
1. According to our database, we do not have any records of land claim lodged on the farm Haakdoornkuil 323 KR and the Office of the Regional Land Claims Commissioner: Limpopo received a land claim lodged by Kekana Matsobane Petrus on behalf of Motekwana Community on the farm Klipfontein 322 KR.
The said land claim was received on the 20th of November 2014, such land claims are not being processed due to the outcome of the Constitutional Court ordered that the claims that were lodged between 1 July 2014 and 27 July 2016 are validly lodged, but it interdicted the Commission from processing those claims until the Commission has finalised the claims lodged by 31 December 1998 or until Parliament passes a new law providing for the re-opening of lodgement of land claims. Parliament was given until 27 July 2018 to pass such a law.
2. Falls away
3. Falls away
30 October 2017 - NW2980
Mbhele, Mr ZN to ask the Minister of Police
(1)(a) What is the total number of Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences (FCS) Units that are currently operating at each police station in each province, (b) where are they located, (c) which police stations do they service, and (d) how many police members of each rank are currently stationed at each FCS unit in each case; (2) what is the total number of police members at each FCS unit who (a) underwent, and (b) passed (i) psychometric testing, (ii) detective training, (iii) child interview techniques and (iv) other specialised training?
Reply:
We are sourcing information from our provinces. It must be obtained from the provinces and verified, before it may be submitted.
30 October 2017 - NW3138
Horn, Mr W to ask the Minister of Police
(1) (a) What number of vehicles from the Edenvale Police Station are currently at the mechanical workshop, (b) how long has each specified vehicle been at the mechanical workshop and (c) what are the reasons for each vehicle being at the mechanical workshop; (2) what number of operational vehicles does the specified police station currently have?
Reply:
(1)
a. Number of vehicles at the mechanical workshop. |
Eight. |
b. Time frame (from which date). |
1. BSZ161B: 2017-09-13. 2. BSY260B: 2017-09-29. 3. BSZ511B: 2017-10-02. 4. BTR564B: 2017-10-02. 5. BTJ351B: 2017-09-02. 6. BSP576B: 2017-10-06. 7. BTV075B: 2017-10-09. 8. BSL436B: 2017-09-15. |
c. Mechanical problem. |
1. Gearbox. 2. Gearbox and clutch. 3. Electrical and clutch. 4. Panel beating and engine. 5. Clutch overall. 6. Panel beating and engine. 7. Clutch kit. 8. Clutch. |
(2) Eight.
30 October 2017 - NW3140
Horn, Mr W to ask the Minister of Police
(a) What number of vehicles from the Rabie Ridge Police Station are currently at the mechanical workshop, (b) how long has each specified vehicle been at the mechanical workshop and (c) what are the reasons for each vehicle being at the mechanical workshop; (2) what number of operational vehicles does the specified police station currently have?
Reply:
(1)
a. Number of vehicles at the mechanical workshop. |
Four. |
b. Time frame (from which date). |
1. BTJ088B: 2017-10-05. 2. BSP169B: 2017-08-15. 3. BSY430B: 2017-09-08. 4. BSN764B: 2017-09-20. |
c. Mechanical problem. |
1. Fuel problem. 2. Electrical problems. 3. Brake system and steering. 4. Clutch problem. |
(2) 22.
30 October 2017 - NW3021
Groenewald, Mr HB to ask the Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services
(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:
I have been informed by the Department as follows:
1. No bonuses have been paid out so far as the Department is at the last stage of finalising the payment of performance bonuses for the 2016-17 financial year.
2. The estimated amount and detailed breakdown of bonus payments is unknown at this stage because the first bi-annual performance review documents in respect of each employee for the 2017/18 financial year was submitted on 13 October 2017, and the annual appraisal documentation to conclude the performance cycle of 2017/18 will be submitted in April 2018. Accordingly, the Department will not know who will qualify for what until the end of the cycle when the Performance Moderating Committees will convene to moderate the performance of employees.
Approved/Not Approved
---------------------------------
Dr Siyabonga Cwele, MP
Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services
Date:
30 October 2017 - NW2167
James, Ms LV to ask the Minister of Health
(1)(a) What is the total number of public (i) hospitals and (ii) clinics that currently have broken medical machinery and (b) what are the relevant details in each case, in particular with regard to how long the specified machines have been broken; (2) whether his department has received any quotations to fix the machines; if so, what are the relevant details of the amounts quoted in each case?
Reply:
Honourable Member, what actually do you mean by broken medical machinery? There is so much equipment in every corner of every hospital that can be called "machinery". May you please help me by specifying.
END.
30 October 2017 - NW3057
Alberts, Mr ADW to ask the Minister of Public Enterprises
(1) With reference to the appointment of a certain company (name furnished) as investment adviser to the Transnet Second Defined Benefit Fund (TSDBF), (a) for what reason(s) the specified company paid a certain company (name furnished), (b) what services were rendered in this regard and (c) what total amount was paid; (2) Why the TSDBF’s board of trustees gave a blank mandate to the specified company as investment adviser to make investments according to its best judgement on behalf of the TSDBF without consulting the board of trustees; (3) Whether the trustees were authorised to take the specified decision to give such mandate to the company; if not, whether she has found that their deicision was ultra vires; if so, on what legal grounds they could depend in order to take this decision; (4) What are the names of the trustees who (a) voted in favour of the appointment of the company as investment adviser and (b)(i) are currently and/or (ii) were previously directors on the Transnet Board; (5) In what respect the Transnet Board played a role in having the company appointed as the investment advisor of the TSDBF?
Reply:
The TSDBF is a separate legal entity and the following answers were obtained from the TSDBF Principal Officer:
1(a) TSDBF had a fund management contract with Regiments as the investment advisor of the TSDBF and no contract with Trillian. The question on the reasons for Regiments paying Trillian should be addressed to Regiments.
(b) Please refer to (a) above
(c) Regiments effected about R228 million transfer out of the Funds bank account. For the amount paid to Trillian by Regiments, please contact Regiments
2 The TSDBF Board of Trustees did not give a blank mandate to Regiments to make investments according to its best judgement on behalf of TSDBF without consulting the Board of Trustees.
The appointment and investment mandate was regulated and governed in terms of a legal investment mandate agreement as is standard practice.
3 The Trustees acted within the statutory authority vested in terms of the Rules of the Transnet Second Defined Benefit Fund.
4(a) It was a unanimous decision of the board of Trustees.
(b)(i) Brett Stagman; Yasmina Forbes;
(ii) Ellen Tshabalala; Herman Gazendam; Yasmina Forbes and Stanley Shane.
5 The Transnet Board played no role in having Regiments appointed. The members of the TSDBF board of trustees who were/are also directors of the Transnet Board acted in their capacity as the TSDBF board of trustees in appointing Regiments as the investment advisor of the TSDBF. NW3373E
Mogokare Richard Seleke Lynne Brown, MP
Director-General Minister of Public Enterprises
Date: Date:
30 October 2017 - NW3088
Kohler, Ms D to ask the Minister of Police
(1) What number of SA Police Service (SAPS) members (a) in each province and (b) in each rank are not in possession of (i) a valid driving licence and (ii) state authorisation for the driving of a police vehicle; (2) (a) what number of SAPS members (i) in each province and (ii) in each rank, who are not in possession of a valid driving licence, failed a driving test that was paid for by the state in each of the past three financial years and (b) in each case, (i) what number of driving tests did the specified SAPS member fail and (ii) what support is being offered to the member in order to ensure that he or she passes their driving licence?
Reply:
Sourcing information from our provinces.
30 October 2017 - NW3093
Brauteseth, Mr TJ to ask the Minister of Police
What is the total number of cases of rhino horn poaching that were reported to the SA Police Service in (a) each province and (b) each national park (i) in the (aa) 2014-15, (bb) 2015-16 and (cc) 2016-17 financial years and (ii) since 1 April 2017?
Reply:
We are sourcing information from our archives, as each case must be verified, before the information can be submitted
30 October 2017 - NW2947
Wilson, Ms ER to ask the Minister of Police
(1)(a) What number of (i) vehicles and (ii) livestock were identified by the SA Police Services (SAPS) as having (aa) left or (bb) entered South Africa illegally in each province in each of the past five financial years, (b) what is the country of origin of such goods and (c) in which country were such goods recovered in each case; (2) (a) whether the SAPS apprehended a suspect in each case and (b) what is the current status of each case?
Reply:
(1)(a)(i)(ii)(aa)(bb)(b)(c) and (2)(a)(b)
We are sourcing information that is required from our arcives, as each case must be verified, before the information can be submitted.
30 October 2017 - NW3002
King, Ms C to ask the Minister of Health
(1)What is the (a) total amount that was paid out in bonuses to employees in his department and (b) detailed breakdown of the bonus that was paid out to each employee in each salary level in the 2016-17 financial year; (2) what is the (a) total estimated amount that will be paid out in bonuses to employees in his department and (b) detailed breakdown of the bonus that will be paid out to each employee in each salary level in the 2017-18 financial year?
Reply:
(1) There are no bonuses paid yet for the National Department of Health for the financial year 2016/17. The Performance Assessment process is currently underway and the final amount to be paid for bonuses will only be determined once concluded before the end of December 2017 as stipulated in terms of the Public Service Regulation 2016, regulation 72 (9);
(2) The estimated budgeted amount for the Performance Management and Development System (PMDS) cost for 2017/18 is 2% of the wage bill. There is no indication yet on how much of the estimated amount will be paid for bonuses.
END.
30 October 2017 - NW3089
Bara, Mr M R to ask the Minister of Police
(1) (a) how many SA Police Service (SAPS) members in each province have had their driving licences suspended (i) in the 2016-17 financial year and (ii) since 1 April 2017 and (b) in each case (i) what is the period of time for which the driving licence was suspended and (ii) what is the offence for which the driving licence was suspended; (2) was there any disciplinary action taken against the relevant SAPS member; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
(1)(a)(i)(b)(i)(ii) and (2)
(1)(a)(i) |
(b)(i) |
(b)(ii) |
(2) |
|
Province |
Number of SAPS members who have had their driving licences suspended in 2016 and 2017 |
Period of time for which the driving licence was suspended |
Offence for which the driving licence was suspended |
Disciplinary action taken against the relevant SAPS member |
North West |
0 |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
Western Cape |
0 |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
Eastern Cape |
0 |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
Northern Cape |
0 |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
KwaZulu-Natal |
9 |
One year (one member) One year (one member) Three months each (five members) Six months (two members) |
Reckless and Negligence Driving Reckless and Negligence Driving Reckless and Negligence Driving Misuse of Vehicle and Reckless and Negligence Driving |
Disciplinary steps were taken and a verbal warning was issued. Disciplinary steps were taken and a verbal warning was issued. Disciplinary steps were taken and a verbal warning was issued. No disciplinary steps were taken. It was found that the members were not at fault. The suspensions were based on the fact that they had had previous accidents. |
Free-State |
0 |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
Mpumalanga |
0 |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
Gauteng |
0 |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
Limpopo |
0 |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
Total |
9 members |
|||
(a)(ii)(b)(i)(ii) and (2) |
||||
(1)(a)(ii) |
(b)(i) |
(b)(ii) |
(2) |
|
Province |
Number of SAPS members who have had their driving licences suspended from 1 April to 13 October 2017 |
Period of time for which the driving licence was suspended |
Offence for which the driving licence was suspended |
Disciplinary action taken against the relevant SAPS member |
North West |
0 |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
Western Cape |
0 |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
Eastern Cape |
0 |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
Northern Cape |
0 |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
KwaZulu-Natal |
10 |
Three months (one member) Six months (one member). Six months (one member). Seven months (one member). Three months (one member). Indefinite (Member has an eye problem). Six months (one member). Indefinite (one member). Six months (one member). Six months (one member). |
Reckless and Negligence Driving Reckless and Negligence Driving. Reckless and Negligence Driving. Reckless and Negligence Driving. Reckless and Negligence Driving. Failing to report damage. Drunk Driving. Using motor vehicle without owner’s consent. Reckless and Negligence Driving. Reckless and Negligence Driving. |
Disciplinary steps were taken, case is still pending. Disciplinary steps were taken, case is still pending. Disciplinary steps were taken, case is still pending. Disciplinary steps were taken, case is still pending. Disciplinary steps were taken, case is still pending. No disciplinary steps. There was a dispute on who damaged the vehicle. Damage was discovered whilst state vehicle was in the member’s possession. Disciplinary steps were taken. The member was found guilty and suspended from driving state vehicles for six months. No disciplinary steps were taken because the member resigned. No disciplinary steps taken, the member was hospitalised and died. Disciplinary steps were taken. The member was issued with a written warning. |
Free-State |
0 |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
Mpumalanga |
0 |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
Gauteng |
0 |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
Limpopo |
0 |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
Total |
10 |
30 October 2017 - NW2172
Steenkamp, Ms J to ask the Minister of Health
(a) What system is currently in place pertaining to patient file management in (i) public hospitals and (ii) clinics and (b) how does this system work?
Reply:
(a) (i) Each Provincial Department of Health has a Patient Records Management system that includes the management of Patient Files in public hospitals. Most public hospitals are using a paper-based patient file management system with the file number linked to the Patients Date of date of birth.
(ii) As from 2015 the National Department of Health in partnership with Provincial Departments of Health has implemented a system to standardise the patient file management system and patient administration in 540 primary health care facilities in the NHI Pilot Districts. Provincial Departments of Health are in the process of expanding this to primary health care facilities external to the NHI Pilot Districts.
(iii) The System consists of the following components:
1. Rationalise the number of Reception areas in the facility to one reception area;
2. Installation of Bulk Steel Filing Cabinets that can lock and are compliant with the minimum standards for the safe storage of documentation and allow for the fast retrieval of files;
3. The Department of Health has developed an electronic software that allows for a computer-generated Patient Folder number that is Facility Specific, gives the indication of where the Folder should be filed and retrieved in or from the bulk filing cabinet and allows for the Uniform Implementation of the Patient File Management System in the different PHC Facilities;
4. The Department, through an 18-month process of consultation and testing, has developed a Standardised Patient Folder in the form of a Booklet for Patients using PHC facilities. Separate standardised Patient Folders for Male, Female and Children has been developed and has been implemented at facilities.
END.
30 October 2017 - NW2796
Thembekwayo, Dr S to ask the Minister of Health
What amount is his department paying to a certain company (name furnished) for the contract to provide radiotherapy to cancer patients in Kwa-Zulu Natal?
Reply:
The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health agreed on a fixed fee structure to see between 51-75 patients in a month for a maximum of six (6) months at a cost of R56 422 per patient.
The following services will be provided by the service provider:
- Facility and Oncologist fee.
- Number of treatments per patient: 20 Days or once a week for four (4) consecutive weeks depending on treatment protocol; 50:50 split is envisaged.
- Transport for patients between facilities and Richards Bay Medical Institute.
- Radiation treatment to be provided include stereotatic for 2% of population seen, 3D single for 20% of the population, 3D Multiple for 70%, IMRT for 6% and Electron-manual for 2% of population seen.
Furthermore, if patients exceed or are below the figure agreed upon then a process is in place to charge accordingly.
END.
30 October 2017 - NW3077
Mackenzie, Mr C to ask the Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services
How many instances of mail theft were reported at the Johannesburg International Mail Centre in each month during the period 1 January 2016 to 31 July 2017; (2) Whether any employees employed at the specified centre have faced (a) criminal and/or (b) disciplinary charges; if not, in each case, why not; if so, (i) what number of employees faced criminal and/or disciplinary charges and (ii) what (aa) are the relevant details and (bb) is the current status of each charges? NW3393E
Reply:
I have been informed by SAPO as follows:
- The volumes handled at JIMC for the period 1 January 2016 to 31 July 2017 in total were 20.9 million items. There was a total of 605 incidents reported by clients to for investigation as cases of theft and/or items found violated:
Month |
Jan |
Feb |
Mar |
Apr |
May |
Jun |
Jul |
Aug |
Sep |
Oct |
Nov |
Dec |
Total |
2016 |
48 |
23 |
45 |
47 |
38 |
38 |
23 |
20 |
32 |
21 |
25 |
13 |
373 |
2017 |
26 |
24 |
15 |
43 |
43 |
43 |
38 |
232 |
|||||
|
605 |
During the course of investigation the cases were classified as follow:
- 143 items were found intact and confirmed that there was no theft
- 146 items are still under investigation
- 316 were considered as theft (304 of these could not be linked to any individual and 12 were linked to individuals of which 5 were SAPO employees).
2 (a) No Post Office employees faced criminal charges
(b) Disciplinary charges were instituted against the SAPO employees.
(i) Five employees were charged.
(ii)(aa) The five employees were charged for violation/theft of mail and non-compliance to Procedures.
(ii)(bb) Two cases were finalised and three are still in progress. Of the two finalised cases, one employee was found not guilty and the other one was found guilty and dismissed.
Approved/Not Approved
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Dr Siyabonga Cwele, MP
Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services
Date:
30 October 2017 - NW2169
Dreyer, Ms AM to ask the Minister of Health
(a) What is the total number of claims of medical negligence that have been instituted against his department (i) in the (aa) 2014-15, (bb) 2015-16 and (cc) 2016-17 financial year and (ii) since 1 April 2017, (b)(i) what is the (aa) nature and (bb) total amount paid for medical negligence claims against his department in (aaa) settlement agreements (bbb) court orders in each financial year?
Reply:
The following tables reflect the details in this regard.
Table 1.
2014/15 |
PROVINCE |
NUMBER OF MEDICO- LEGAL CLAIMS |
NATURE OF THE CLAIM |
TOTAL AMOUNT PAID FOR MEDICO- LEGAL CLAIMS |
TOTAL AMOUNT PAID FOR MEDICO- LEGAL CLAIMS BY WAY OF SETTLEMENT AGREEMENTS |
TOTAL AMOUNT PAID FOR MEDICO- LEGAL CLAIMS BY WAY OF COURT ORDERS |
Eastern Cape |
450 |
Maternity cases Orthopaedic cases |
R73 703 837.58 |
- |
- |
Free State |
44 |
Cerebral Palsy, Wrong diagnosis/medication, Surgical complications |
R15 090 000.00 |
R190 000.00 |
R14 900 000.00 |
Gauteng |
396 |
Cerebral Palsy Botched operations Amputations Hysterectomy Spine complications Anaesthetic Deaths Retinopathy of premature (ROP) Uninformed consent |
R 154 480 155.61 |
0 |
R 154 480 155.61 |
KwaZulu Natal |
176 |
Obstetrics & Gynaecology Surgical Orthopaedic |
R102 626 616.05 |
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Limpopo |
93 |
Cerebral Palsy Orthopaedics Surgical Obstetric& Gynaecology |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Mpumalanga |
149 |
Maternity cases Orthopaedic cases |
R 2 773 768.00 |
R 280 000.00 |
R 2 493 768.00 |
North West |
53 |
Maternity cases Orthopaedic cases |
R 19 978 582.84 |
R 19 978 582.84 |
0 |
Northern Cape |
4 |
Cerebral Palsy Surgical |
R80 000.00 |
R80 000.00 |
Nil |
Western Cape |
197 |
Medical malpractice claims |
R 22 587 000.00 |
R 22 587 000.00 |
Nil |
TOTALS |
1562 |
R391 319 960.08 |
R20 528 582.84 |
R171 873 923.61 |
2015/16 |
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PROVINCE |
NUMBER OF MEDICO- LEGAL CLAIMS |
NATURE OF THE CLAIM |
TOTAL AMOUNT PAID FOR MEDICO- LEGAL CLAIMS |
TOTAL AMOUNT PAID FOR MEDICO- LEGAL CLAIMS BY WAY OF SETTLEMENT AGREEMENTS |
TOTAL AMOUNT PAID FOR MEDICO- LEGAL CLAIMS BY WAY OF COURT ORDERS |
Eastern Cape |
524 |
Maternity cases Orthopaedic cases |
R147 882 433.20 |
- |
- |
Free State |
40 |
Cerebral Palsy, Wrong diagnosis/medication, Surgical complications |
R20,614,459.59 |
R70,000.00 |
R20,544,459.59 |
Gauteng |
330 |
Cerebral Palsy Botched operations Amputations Hysterectomy Spine complications Anaesthetic Deaths Retinopathy of premature (ROP) Uninformed consent |
R433 336 588.66 |
0 |
R 433 336 588.66 |
KwaZulu- Natal |
210 |
Obstetrics & Gynaecology Surgical Orthopaedic Paediatric |
R75 752 135.62 |
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Limpopo |
122 |
Cerebral Palsy Orthopaedics Surgical Obstetric& Gynaecology |
R6 883 452.00 |
R50 000.00 |
R6 783 452.99 |
Mpumalanga |
168 |
Maternity cases Orthopaedic cases Mental Health care user case |
R 14 538 941.92 |
R 737 249.00 |
R 13 801 692.92 |
Northern Cape |
9 |
Cerebral Palsy Surgical |
R70 000.00 |
R70 000.00 |
Nil |
North West |
126 |
Maternity cases Orthopaedic cases |
R 14 147 274.00 |
R 7 696 946.00 |
R 6 450 328.00 |
Western Cape |
203 |
Medical malpractice |
R 17 641 080.30 |
R 17 641 080.30 |
Nil |
TOTALS |
1 732 |
R730 866 365.29 |
R26 265 275.30 |
R480 916 522.16 |
2016/17 |
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PROVINCE |
NUMBER OF MEDICO- LEGAL CLAIMS |
NATURE OF THE CLAIM |
TOTAL AMOUNT PAID FOR MEDICO- LEGAL CLAIMS |
TOTAL AMOUNT PAID FOR MEDICO- LEGAL CLAIMS BY WAY OF SETTLEMENT AGREEMENTS |
TOTAL AMOUNT PAID FOR MEDICO- LEGAL CLAIMS BY WAY OF COURT ORDERS |
Eastern Cape |
424 |
Maternity cases Orthopaedic cases |
R218 784 980.55 |
- |
- |
Free State |
44 |
Cerebral Palsy, Wrong diagnosis/medication, Surgical complications |
R32,997,664.87 |
R1,190,000.00 |
R31,807,664.87 |
Gauteng |
521 |
Cerebral Palsy Botched operations Amputations Hysterectomy Spine complications Anaesthetic Deaths Retinopathy of premature (ROP) Uninformed consent |
566 900 336.00 |
0. |
566 900 336.00 |
KwaZulu- Natal |
138 |
Obstetrics & Gynaecology Surgical Oncology Urology Ophthalmology |
R241 926 630.19 |
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Limpopo |
218 |
Cerebral Palsy Orthopaedics Surgical Obstetric& Gynaecology |
R74 174 281.15 |
R11 583 685.00 |
R62 590 596.15 |
Mpumalanga |
220 |
Maternity cases Orthopaedic cases Mental Health care user case |
R 33 274 495.67 |
R 1 696 687.00 |
R 31 577 808.67 |
Northern Cape |
32 |
Cerebral Palsy Surgical |
R 70 000.00 |
R 70 000.00 |
Nil |
North West |
72 |
Maternity cases Orthopaedic cases |
R 48 198 000.00 |
R 27 957 629.96 |
R 20 240 370.04 |
Western Cape |
265 |
Medical malpractice |
R 17 426 356.96 |
R 17 426 356.96 |
R20,000,000.00 |
TOTALS |
1934 |
R1 233 752 745.39 |
R59 924 358.92 |
R733 116 775.73 |
|
2017/18 |
|||||
PROVINCE |
NUMBER OF MEDICO- LEGAL CLAIMS |
NATURE OF THE CLAIM |
TOTAL AMOUNT PAID FOR MEDICO- LEGAL CLAIMS |
TOTAL AMOUNT PAID FOR MEDICO- LEGAL CLAIMS BY WAY OF SETTLEMENT AGREEMENTS |
TOTAL AMOUNT PAID FOR MEDICO- LEGAL CLAIMS BY WAY OF COURT ORDERS |
Eastern Cape |
|||||
Free State |
26 |
Cerebral Palsy, Wrong diagnosis/medication, Surgical complications |
R13,650,000.00 |
R13,500,000.00 |
R150,000.00 |
Gauteng |
90 |
Cerebral Palsy Botched operations Amputations Hysterectomy Spine complications Anaesthetic Deaths Retinopathy of premature (ROP) Uninformed consent |
R 46 604 718.99 |
0 |
R 46 604 718.99 |
Kwazulu- Natal |
- |
Obstetrics & Gynaecology Surgical Oncology Urology Ophthalmology |
R134 436 666.80 |
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Limpopo |
116 |
Cerebral Palsy Orthopaedics Surgical Obstetric& Gynaecology |
R1 243 160.00 |
R265 000.00 |
R978 160.00 |
Mpumalanga |
80 |
Maternity cases Orthopaedic cases Mental Health care user case |
R 25 947 455.00 |
R 310 000.00 |
R 25 673 455.00 |
Northern Cape |
11 |
Cerebral Palsy Surgical |
Nil |
Nil |
Nil |
North West |
37 |
Maternity cases Orthopaedic cases |
R25 119 377.36 |
R 24 470 641. 36 |
R 648 736.00 |
Western Cape |
|||||
TOTALS |
360 |
R247 001 378.15 |
R38 545 641.36 |
R74 055 069.99 |
END
30 October 2017 - NW3033
Carter, Ms D to ask the Minister of Public Enterprises
(1) (a) What matters has she requested that the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) investigate with regard to Eskom and (b) over what period; (2) Whether she has requested that the SIU investigation should cover the emergency coal and diesel contracts that Eskom had entered into since 1 January 2001; if not, why not?
Reply:
1. (a) The motivation submitted to the Honourable President Jacob Zuma requests a proclamation to be issued in order to authorize the SIU to among others investigate the following:
(i) Practices in the procurement of coal from various coal suppliers (inter alia, Tegeta Mining and Exploration: Brakfontein Colliery, Tshedza Mining Manungu Colliery, Keaton Mining Manungu Colliery and Universal Coal Kangala Colliery); coal transportation services and diesel;
(ii) Procurement by Eskom and Transnet and payments made in respect thereof in a manner that was not fair, equitable, transparent, competitive or cost-effective contrary to legislation, National Treasury instructions as well as Eskom’s and Transnet policies and procedures respectively;
(iii) Irregular payments or procurement that were facilitated through the improper conduct of employees of Eskom and Transnet with undisclosed or unauthorised conflicts of interest or any other person or entity in order unduly benefit themselves or others through corrupt or fraudulent means;
(iv) Mal-performance and/or maladministration in relation to projects in Eskom’s Build Programme;
(v) Any related unauthorised, irregular or fruitless and wasteful expenditure incurred by Eskom and Transnet;
(vi) The procurement of locomotives and other related tenders by Transnet SOC Limited and payments made in respect thereof in a manner that was not fair, equitable, transparent, competitive or cost-effective contrary to contrary to legislation, National Treasury instructions as well as Transnet’s policies and procedures;
(vii) The appointment of McKenzie, Trillian and Regiment Capital to render services to Eskom Holdings SOC Limited and payments made in respect thereof in a manner that was not fair, equitable, transparent, competitive or cost-effective contrary to applicable legislation, instructions issued by the National Treasury as well as Eskom’s policies and procedures; and
(v) iiiAny improper or unlawful conduct by any person or entity, in relation to the allegations set out in paragraphs 1 to 5 above.
(b) Please refer to motivation for the period under point 2 below.
(2) A decision was taken to undertake a complete review of Eskom’s procurement process and contracting requirements for the conclusion of coal supply contracts for the period October 2008 up to 21 July 2016. Therefore, the review by SIU is informed by the need to determine if there were unfair practices in awarding contracts and whether decisions taken by the board and/or the executives were always made in the interest of deriving the best value for money.
The period of review is informed by the fact that the emergency diesel and coal procurements were heighted between the period 2008 and 2016. Therefore, as a matter of priority, there is a need to determine if some of the emergency procurement were warranted. Furthermore, as mentioned in point 1 above, various investigation reports concerning Eskom and Transnet have been issued to date, however, it appears that not all findings have been adequately addressed hence it is important to independently review the reports and ensure that all recommendations contained therein are fully dealt with.
It is also important to note that if there are specific allegations that fall outside of this period, the Proclamation authorising the SIU to conduct investigations into the affairs of Eskom and Transnet may be amended to include those allegations. In this regard, I invite anyone who is aware of any allegations against any SOC to bring them forward so that they can be investigated.
Remarks: |
Reply: Approved / Not Approved |
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Mr. Mogokare Richard Seleke |
Ms. Lynne Brown, MP |
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Director-General |
Minister of Public Enterprises |
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Date: |
Date: |
30 October 2017 - NW3056
Groenewald, Dr PJ to ask the Minister of Police
(1)(a) What number of helicopters the air wing of the SA Police Service has in each province and (b) what number of the specified helicopters in each province (i) is fully operational and (ii) is scheduled for a service in respect of the (aa) type of service, (bb) duration of each service and (cc) scheduled date of service for each helicopter; (2) whether he will make a statement about the matter?
Reply:
(1)(a)
Province |
Number Of Helicopters |
Gauteng: Pretoria West |
4 |
Gauteng: Wonderboom |
2 |
Gauteng: Germiston |
2 |
Limpopo |
2 |
Mpumalanga |
1 |
KwaZulu-Natal |
3 |
Eastern Cape: Bhisho |
2 |
Eastern Cape: Port Elizabeth |
2 |
Western Cape |
1 |
Northern Cape |
1 |
Free State |
2 |
North West |
2 |
(1)(b)(i)
Province |
Type of Helicopter |
|||
BK117 |
AS350B |
MD500 |
R44 |
|
Gauteng: Pretoria West |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
N/A |
Gauteng: Wonderboom |
N/A |
N/A |
2 |
N/A |
Gauteng: Germiston |
N/A |
1 |
N/A |
N/A |
Limpopo |
N/A |
0 |
N/A |
1 |
Mpumalanga |
N/A |
1 |
N/A |
N/A |
KwaZulu-Natal |
N/A |
0 |
N/A |
0 |
Eastern Cape: Bhisho |
N/A |
1 |
N/A |
1 |
Eastern Cape: Port Elizabeth |
N/A |
1 |
N/A |
1 |
Western Cape |
N/A |
1 |
N/A |
N/A |
Northern Cape |
N/A |
0 |
N/A |
N/A |
Free State |
N/A |
1 |
N/A |
1 |
North West |
N/A |
1 |
N/A |
1 |
(1)(b)(ii)(aa)(bb)(cc)
Province |
Type |
(aa) Service |
(bb) Duration |
(cc) Date |
Gauteng: Pretoria West |
AS350B3 |
Midlife Inspection |
Six Months |
2017-03-06 Expected: 2017-11-30 |
AS350B3 |
Periodic Inspection |
Two Months |
2017-09-06 Expected: 2017-10-30 |
|
AS350B2 |
Periodic Inspection |
Two Months |
2017-10-02 Expected: 2017-11-17 |
|
BK117 |
Replacement Aircraft |
Not Applicable |
Expected Delivery: 2017-10-20 |
|
AS350B3 |
Periodic Inspection |
Two Months |
2017-08-04 Expected: 2017-10-31 |
|
Limpopo |
AS350B3 |
Midlife Inspection |
Six Months |
2017-07-26 Expected: 2017-11-30 |
KwaZulu-Natal |
AS350B3 |
Midlife Inspection |
Six Months |
2016-11-18 Expected: 2017-10-31 |
AS350B3 |
Periodic Inspection |
Two Months |
2017-08-28 Expected: 2017-10-30 |
|
R44 |
Periodic Inspection |
Three Weeks |
2017-10-04 Expected: 2017-10-20 |
|
Northern Cape |
AS350B3 |
Periodic Inspection |
Two Months |
2017-08-23 Expected: 2017-10-31 |
(2) No.
30 October 2017 - NW3038
Carter, Ms D to ask the Minister of Police
Has the SA Police Service (SAPS) found that a certain person (name furnished) who was involved in a certain incident (details furnished) was the target of an attempted hijacking; if so, (a) on what basis did they form the opinion and (b) did the SAPS take into consideration the fact that no attempt was apparently made to leave the vehicle undamaged for re-sale, as is usual in hijacking cases; (2) did the SAPS take the specified vehicle into custody for purposes of collecting evidence; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details; (3) (a) what is the (i) name and (ii) professional designation of the officer investigating the matter and (b) on what basis was this investigating officer selected to lead the investigation, given that there are more senior investigators available?
Reply:
(1) It is unknown at this stage of the investigation, whether the person who was involved in the incident mentioned, was a target of an attempted hijacking.
(1)(a) Not applicable.
(1)(b) Not applicable.
(2) The vehicle was not taken into custody for the purpose of collecting evidence, due to the breakdown services being instructed, by the mentioned person, to collect the vehicle from the crime scene.
(3)(a)(i)(ii) The details of the investigating officer cannot be disclosed, in order to allow the investigation to be conducted without fear or favour.
(3)(b) The investigating officer is experienced in cases of this nature.
30 October 2017 - NW2713
Jooste, Ms K to ask the Minister of Health
How many (a) adults and (b) children received post-exposure prophylaxis treatments in each province (i) in the (aa) 2014-15, (bb) 2015-16 and (cc) 2016-17 financial years and (ii) since 1 April 2017?
Reply:
The table below snows the total number of clients who received sexual assault prophylaxis disaggregated per province, data is not collected separately for adults and children, to prevent HIV infection.
With regard to the period April 2017 to June 2017 the data element is not included in the National Indicator Data Set (NDIS)
PROVINCE |
2014/15 |
2015/16 |
2016/17 |
Eastern Cape |
5,511 |
4,923 |
4,390 |
Free State |
2,224 |
1,839 |
1,853 |
Gauteng |
5,585 |
4,998 |
8,103 |
KwaZulu Natal |
5,008 |
5,024 |
4,597 |
Limpopo |
3,612 |
3,213 |
2,882 |
Mpumalanga |
2,829 |
2,277 |
2,346 |
North West |
700 |
1,970 |
1,747 |
Northern Cape |
3,243 |
770 |
676 |
Western Cape |
3,243 |
3,122 |
3,374 |
RSA |
31,010 |
28,136 |
29,968 |
END.
30 October 2017 - NW1989
Thembekwayo, Dr S to ask the Minister of Health
(a) What is the total number of senior nursing vacancies at (i) Elim, (ii) Malamulele, (iii) Messina, (iv) Siloam and (v) Tshilidzini hospitals; (b) for how long has each post been vacant and (c) by what date will each post be filled?
Reply:
(a) and (b) The following table reflects the details in this regard
Hospital |
Post Designation |
Approved |
Filled |
Vacant |
Date vacated |
Date to be filled |
Elim |
Deputy Director |
1 |
0 |
1 |
Not yet determined |
|
Assistant Manager |
6 |
2 |
4 |
1 each in 2010, 2012, 2014 and 2017 |
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Operational Manager |
23 |
9 |
14 |
2 each in 2013 and 2014, and 10 never |
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Malamulele |
Deputy Manager |
1 |
1 |
0 |
Filled |
Not yet determined |
Assistant Manager |
6 |
3 |
3 |
2 never filled, and 1 in 2015 |
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Operational Manager |
17 |
8 |
9 |
6 never filled, 1 each in 2011, 2015 and 2016 |
||
Messina |
Deputy Manager |
1 |
1 |
0 |
Filled |
Not yet determined |
Assistant Manager |
3 |
2 |
1 |
Never filled |
||
Operational Manager |
13 |
4 |
9 |
1 each in 2011, 2014, 2015 and 6 never filled |
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Siloam |
Deputy Manager |
1 |
0 |
1 |
July 2005 |
Not yet determined |
Assistant Manager |
6 |
1 |
5 |
1 in 2012 and 4 never filled |
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Operational Manager |
19 |
12 |
7 |
1 in 2013 and 6 never filled |
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Tshilidzini |
Deputy Manager |
1 |
0 |
1 |
July 2014 |
Not yet determined |
Assistant Manager |
11 |
3 |
8 |
1 each in 2011, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2016, and 3 never filled |
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Operational Manager |
31 |
21 |
10 |
1 each in 2011, 2012, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 and 4 never filled |
END.
30 October 2017 - NW2985
Purdon, Mr RK to ask the Minister of Police
(1)How many drug intelligence reports were generated by the Division for Forensic Science (FSD) in the SA Police Service (SAPS) in (a) each of the past five financial years and (b) since 1 April 2017; (2) what is the current backlog in the generation of drug intelligence reports; (3) in (a) each of the past five financial years and (b) since 1 April 2017, what is the total number of (i) drug samples that were (aa) identified and (bb) classified and (ii) substances involved in the illicit synthesis and formulation of drugs were analysed by the FSD?
Reply:
(1)(a)(b) The following drug intelligence reports (meaning non-case finding reports), were issued:
2012/2013 |
2013/2014 |
2014/2015 |
2015/2016 |
2016/2017 |
1 April 2017 to 8 October 2017 |
|
Drug Intelligence reports issued by the Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL), Chemistry Section |
0 |
2 |
6 |
6 |
5 |
2 |
Drug Intelligence reports issued by the Division: Technology Management Services (ad hoc) to the FSL, Chemistry Section |
19 |
8 |
9 |
8 |
19 |
13 |
2. There are currently no backlogs in respect of drug intelligence reports.
(3)(a)(b)(i)(aa)(bb)
Substance |
2012/2013 |
2013/2014 |
2014/2015 |
2015/2016 |
2016/2017 |
1 April 2017 to 8 October 2017 |
Cathinones |
3 771 |
5 874 |
5 753 |
6 163 |
6 982 |
2 905 |
Cocaine |
4 087 |
4 454 |
3 440 |
2 872 |
3 388 |
1 841 |
Heroine and Morphine |
10 714 |
15 454 |
16 874 |
16 323 |
20 772 |
10 766 |
LSD |
30 |
16 |
18 |
14 |
10 |
6 |
Methamphetamine |
21 200 |
24 117 |
26 653 |
28 367 |
31 842 |
15 445 |
Methaqualone |
14 133 |
18 412 |
20 039 |
21 788 |
28 162 |
15 695 |
Other Amphetamine Type stimulants |
437 |
548 |
594 |
431 |
576 |
310 |
Other Drugs |
140 |
115 |
191 |
152 |
177 |
79 |
Ephedrines |
323 |
180 |
225 |
110 |
100 |
61 |
Clan lab chemicals |
4 |
45 |
24 |
19 |
4 |
7 |
Total |
54 839 |
69 215 |
73 811 |
76 239 |
92 013 |
47 115 |
(3(a)(b)(ii)
Substance |
2012/2013 |
2013/2014 |
2014/2015 |
2015/2016 |
2016/2017 |
1 April 2017 to 8 October 2017 |
Methcathinone |
10 |
5 |
13 |
8 |
10 |
4 |
Methamphetamine |
8 |
3 |
3 |
3 |
2 |
4 |
Cathinone + Methamphetamine |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
0 |
Methcathinone + Methamphetamine |
1 |
0 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
|
Methaqualone |
9 |
13 |
10 |
11 |
9 |
5 |
Other Amphetamine Type stimulants |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
30 October 2017 - NW2963
Figg, Mr MJ to ask the Minister of Public Works
(1) Whether any contractors that entered into a contract with his department had their contracts ceded or cancelled in the past financial year; if so, what are the reasons for the cession or cancellation; (2) Whether his department incurred any financial losses as a result of the cession or cancellation; if so, what are the details of the financial losses?
Reply:
- and (2) Yes, the details are as follows:
BLOEMFONTEIN REGIONAL OFFICE
WCS |
SERVICE PROVIDER |
PROJECT NAME |
DATE CANCELLED |
|
|
049859 |
Moretlo Consulting CC |
Tempe repairs and renovations to building 1,2,5 to 8 and 21 at Military Police Area Office. |
20 May 2016 |
Consultant not providing monthly financial reports as per contract and not attending project meetings, even after a warning letter was issued. |
There will be no financial losses to be incurred by the Department of Public Works (DPW) as a departmental quantity surveyor was appointed to execute the quantity surveying functions until project completion. |
051856 |
Central Bridge Trading 389 CC |
Vrede Police Station: Condition Based Maintenance |
11 August 2016 |
At contract completion the contractor was not even 48% complete with project work. The contractor was put on terms in several project and site meetings but the work on site was not progressing at all. |
The financial losses can only be known when another contractor is appointed to complete the project and when the project is complete. The Department of Public Works (DPW) is at advertisement stage. |
052133 |
Pegas Trading CC |
Deeds Office Upgrading of sewer system |
19 September 2016 |
The contractor delivered poor progress on site and ultimately abandoned site. |
The financial losses can only be known when another contractor is appointed to complete the project and when the project is complete. The Department of Public Works (DPW) is at advertisement stage. |
043244 |
Keren Kula Construction (pty) ltd |
Bloemfontein Central Government Building construction of the office block |
22 September 2016 |
The contractor filed for voluntary liquidation. |
The financial losses can only be known when another contractor is appointed to complete the project and when the project is complete. |
CAPE TOWN REGIONAL OFFICE
WCS |
SERVICE PROVIDER |
PROJECT NAME |
DATE CANCELLED |
|
|
053916 |
Vino Building & Multi Projects |
Albertinia, Heidelberg and Mossel Bay: Magistrates Offices: Construction of Facilities For People with Disabilities |
06 December 2016 |
Site was handed over on 14 September 2016, but the contractor never commenced with any work. |
The financial implication will be known once the replacement contractor is appointed and the project completed. The awarding of the tender is anticipated for the 2017/11/09. |
PORT ELIZABETH REGIONAL OFFICE
WCS |
SERVICE PROVIDER |
PROJECT NAME |
DATE CANCELLED |
|
|
049997
|
Poenie’s Builders CC |
Graaff Reinet South African Police Service (SAPS) Academy: Complete upgrading of existing boundary fence to the complex. |
17 August 2016 |
Poor performance by Contractor as well as cash flow problems and lack of progress after several warning letters were issued by the Consultants and the Project Manager. |
There will be financial implications. The replacement contractor was appointed in September 2017 and the exact financial implications will be determined at the completion of the contract. |
050144 |
Twizza Civils and Building CC |
Port Elizabeth: SAPS Southdene Police Garage: Complete construction of boundary wall and fencing. |
03 Mar. 2017 |
Poor performance by Contractor as well as cash flow problems and lack progress after several warning letters were issued by the Consultants and the Project Manager. |
The financial implication will be determined once the completion contract is in place and project completed. The Department of Public Works (DPW) is at the adjudication stage of the Supply Chain Management (SCM) process in this regard. |
JOHANNESBURG REGIONAL OFFICE
WCS |
SERVICE PROVIDER |
PROJECT NAME |
DATE CANCELLED |
|
(2) FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS |
023106 |
Masutanaka Trading Enterprise |
Oberholzer Magistrates Office: Security measures. Upgrade includes minor works: Completion contract. |
23 April 2015 |
The contractor abandoned the site. |
The contract started on the 01st September 2016 and was terminated on the 28th July 2017. The project is on a 12 months defects liability period and the final account will determine the full financial implications of the terminated contract. |
30 October 2017 - NW2896
Hadebe, Mr TZ to ask the Minister of Rural Development and Land Reform
What is the detailed (a) breakdown of and (b) valuation for current and non-current assets and investments held by (i) his department and (ii) each entity reporting to him according to (aa) listed assets (aaa) directly held and (bbb) indirectly held and (bb) unlisted investments (aaa) directly held and (bbb) indirectly held by each of the entities, in each case breaking the current assets and investments down by 0-3 months, 3-6 months, 6-12 months and beyond 12 months?
Reply:
(a),(b),(i),(ii),(aa),(aaa),(bbb),(bb),(aaa),(bbb) Please refer to the information below.
DEPARTMENT OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT AND LAND REFORM
Departmental assets as disclosed in the financial statements are as follows:
Total |
0-3months |
3-6 months |
6-12 months |
Over 12 months |
|
ASSETS |
R'000 |
R'000 |
R'000 |
R'000 |
R'000 |
Current Assets |
|
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Cash and cash equivalents |
147 785 |
||||
Consolidated Paymaster General Account |
147 656 |
147 656 |
- |
- |
- |
Cash on hand |
129 |
129 |
- |
- |
- |
Prepayments and advances |
28 967 |
||||
Travel and Subsistence advance |
53 |
53 |
|||
Advances paid( Land Management Rights Facility Management) |
20 565 |
- |
- |
20 565 |
- |
Advances paid to other Departments( Re-opening of the land claims) |
8 349 |
- |
- |
8 349 |
- |
Receivables |
150 357 |
||||
Claims Recoverable |
141 754 |
- |
141 754 |
- |
- |
Recoverable expenditure |
1 765 |
1 765 |
|||
Staff Debt |
6 310 |
6 310 |
|||
Transport Payments Suspense( No shows) |
430 |
- |
- |
430 |
- |
Pension Recoverable |
98 |
98 |
- |
- |
- |
Non-Current Assets |
|
||||
Receivables |
13 251 |
||||
Recoverable expenditure |
3 843 |
- |
- |
- |
3 843 |
Staff Debt |
9 378 |
- |
- |
- |
9 378 |
TOTAL ASSETS |
340 3630 |
147 936 |
141 754 |
37 419 |
13 221 |
R'000 |
|
Movable Assets |
605 288 |
Transport Assets |
41 098 |
Computer Equipment |
402 226 |
Furniture and Office equipment |
83 362 |
Other furniture and equipment |
78 602 |
Minor Assets |
90 962 |
Immovable Assets |
2 882 924 |
Land and Subsoil |
1 318 714 |
Buildings and other fixed structures |
343 318 |
The department does not have any investments.
PLAS TRADING ACCOUNT
ASSETS |
R’000 |
Reference note |
Current Assets |
||
Cash and cash equivalents |
792 579 |
1 |
Trade and other receivables - exchange transaction |
13 706 |
2 |
Receivables and other receivables - Non exchange transaction |
573 272 |
3 |
Prepayments |
1 565 |
4 |
1 381 122 |
||
Non-current assets |
||
Property, plant and equipment |
11 984 339 |
5 |
Intangible Assets |
840 |
5 |
Other Financial assets |
302 017 |
6 |
12 287 196 |
||
Total Assets |
13 668 318 |
|
Deferred Expenses – Farmers |
R'000 |
Opening Balance - outstanding Farmers balance |
690 376 |
Movement - |
-60 939 |
Closing Balance Farmers- Aging below |
629 437 |
Less: Farmers provision |
-359 351 |
Net Balance Farmers/Deferred Exp |
270 086 |
Deferred Asset - SRR Opening Balance |
304 961 |
Movement |
-15 652 |
Closing Balance Deferred SRR |
289 309 |
Other Debtors |
182 |
Inter-Departmental Debtors |
13 695 |
Net receivable - Non Exchange |
573 272 |
Deferred Farmers Debt
CURRENT MONTH |
1 TO 2 MONTHS |
3 to 4 MONTHS |
5 to 8 MONTHS |
9 TO 11 MONTHS |
12 MONTHS PLUS |
TOTAL BALANCE 15 SEPTEMBER 2017 |
- |
9 071 133 |
8 713 319 |
169 268 335 |
33 740 691 |
408 643 238 |
629 436 716 |
Property Plant & Equipment |
Cost/ Valuation |
Accumulated Depreciation & Impairment |
Net book value |
Land and Infrastructure |
10 506 035 215.65 |
- |
10 506 035 215.65 |
Motor Vehicles |
16 078 477.10 |
12 145 082.18 |
3 933 394.92 |
Farm Improvements: Buildings |
1 018 715 838.71 |
119 564 811.07 |
899 151 027.64 |
Farm Improvements: Infrastructure |
561 448 207.43 |
92 861 443.12 |
468 586 764.31 |
Farm/ Agricultural Equipment |
168 976 049.85 |
62 343 211.21 |
106 632 838.64 |
12 271 253 788.74 |
286 914 547.58 |
11 984 339 241.16 |
Intangible Assets |
Cost/ Valuation |
Accumulated Depreciation & Impairment |
Net book value |
Intangibles |
2 005 400.00 |
1 165 405.54 |
839 994.46 |
2 005 400.00 |
1 165 405.54 |
839 994.46 |
DEEDS TRADING ACCOUNT
Current assets R, 000
Inventories R3, 559
Receivable from exchange transactions R94, 967
Prepayments R4, 382
Cash and cash equivalents R318, 251
Total R421, 159
Non-current assets
Property, plant and equipment R140, 830
Intangible assets R52, 094
Total R192, 924
Age analysis of Gross Debtors Control:
Current R55, 549
30 days R21, 611
60 days R11, 714
90 days R3, 030
Over 90 days R5, 437
Total R97, 341
INGONYAMA TRUST BOARD
The Ingonyama Trust Board is a schedule 3 A Public entity and is not listed on the stock exchange and does not invest in equity type of investments which are listed:
(aa) listed assets – None.
(aaa) directly held and – None.
(bbb) indirectly held and – None.
Current and Non-current assets as reflected in the audited consolidated Financial Statements as at 31 March 2017
R000 |
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|
|
|||||
Non-current assets |
46 962 774 |
|||||
|
- |
|||||
Property, plant and equipment |
- |
|||||
|
- |
|||||
|
30 741 728 |
|||||
Heritage Assets |
15 988 144 |
|||||
|
- |
|||||
Intangible Assets |
232 902 |
|||||
Current Assets |
||||||
|
0-3 months |
3-6 months |
6-12 months |
12 months |
Beyond 12 months |
Total |
R000 |
R000 |
R000 |
R000 |
R000 |
R000 |
|
Trade Receivables |
29 437 708.00 |
165 049.22 |
13 637 805.92 |
- |
19 657 284.80 |
62 897 847.94 |
Other Receivables/accrued income |
1 652 570 |
- |
- |
- |
13 887 |
1 666 457 |
Deposits- Electricity |
- |
- |
- |
- |
88 000 |
88 000 |
Straight lining lease Debtor (book entry) |
75 454 155 |
- |
- |
- |
279 402 133 |
354 856 288 |
|
Entry passed as at 31 March 2017 |
|
|
|
Balance as at 31/03/2017 |
|
Total |
106 544 433 |
165 049 |
13 637 806 |
- |
299 161 305 |
419 508 593 |
Note 1 - Please note that the Straight lining lease debtor balance is not the actual debt owing to the Ingonyama Trust; it is the difference between the actual rental and average rental per lease which is required to be disclosed in the AFS in terms of GRAP Accounting standards. |
Cash and cash equivalents |
||||||
|
0-3 months |
3-6 months |
6-12 months |
12 months |
Beyond 12 months |
Total |
R000 |
R000 |
R000 |
R000 |
R000 |
R000 |
|
Cash on hand (petty cash) |
3 777 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
3 777 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Call accounts/ fixed deposits |
195 891 694 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
195 891 694 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Current Accounts |
2 974 878 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
2 974 878 |
30 October 2017 - NW2936
Mackenzie, Mr C to ask the Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services
(a) For which purpose and/or programme was R650 million in recapitalisation funds allocated to the SA Post Office in the second quarter of the 2016-17 financial year, (b) what amount of the recapitalisation funds was allocated for each purpose and/or programme and (c) on what date was each amount allocated?
Reply:
I have been informed by the Department as follows:
- (b) (c) The allocation was for the recapitalization of SAPO to implement its strategic turnaround plan. The total amount of R650 million was for the recapitalization of SAPO to enable it to implement its strategic turnaround plan. The total amount of R650 million was transferred to SAPO on 18th April 2016
Approved/Not Approved
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Dr Siyabonga Cwele, MP
Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services
Date:
30 October 2017 - NW2208
Waters, Mr M to ask the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs
1. When next will the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipal Council conduct an assessment into the conditions of their road network? 2. How often is a metropolitan municipality compelled to do such an assessment?
Reply:
The Gauteng Department of Cooperative Governance Human Settlements and Traditional Affairs provided the response in this regard:
1. The Ekurhuleni Metro Municipality is currently in the process of appointing a service provider who will conduct the assessment.
2. Best practice dictates that a pavement management system be updated at least every 3 years.
30 October 2017 - NW3149
Madisha, Mr WM to ask the Minister of Public Enterprises
(a) What are the root causes of the quadrupling of Eskom’s cost of electricity generation since 2007 which translates to an increase of 400% and (b) has she found that this has negatively affected the development and growth prospects of the country, in view of the fact that Eskom generates as much as 95% of the country’s electricity supply and, therefore, plays a critical role in our wellbeing and economic development?
Reply:
(a)
The average Eskom electricity price in 2007/8 financial year was 19.4c/kWh and in 2017/18 financial year it is around 85c/kWh. In nominal terms it represents an increase of 339% over the 10 years. The annual rate of inflation over this period averaged around 5.9%, therefore in real terms the current average price reflects an increase of 148% over the ten years.
It was widely reported in the media ten years and more ago, that Eskom’s price at that stage did not reflect the long run sustainable price. In essence the price mostly reflected fuel and operating/maintenance cost, with very little provision for the cost of the assets. This was mainly due to two reasons: firstly, a 24-year period of annual decreases in real terms in the price of electricity, taking it to a level that was the lowest in the world by a significant margin.
Secondly, the fact that the newest existing assets at that time were already around 16 years old and the average age of the assets much older. Therefore, the cost components of depreciation and cost of capital were inherently low – however at that stage Eskom’s average price had over the 24 years drifted down to a level that did not even reflect the full cost of that relatively low capital.
It is recognised that in the long run the capital-intensive nature of electricity generation and transmission implies that the capital cost usually comprises more than 50% of the total cost of electricity; however in 2007 it was very much lower than that. In addition, with the commencement of the build programme, it became evident that international prices for new power plant had nearly doubled in real terms over the preceding ten years. Hence media reports at the time quoted independent electricity experts that Eskom’s average price will have to treble over the next ten years, to enable Eskom to access the capital required for the new investments – therefore, for Eskom to be able to raise the debt and thereafter to honour the debt commitments in terms of repayment of debt principal and payment of debt interest.
At an average of 85c/kWh including transmission and distribution, Eskom’s current price translates to around 6.3c/kWh in US$ terms – far lower than any comparable international price for a coal-based system, including transmission and distribution, which generally starts at around 9.5c/kWh and higher. Eskom’s average price is therefore still quite competitive internationally and would still be so even after the requested increases, which are required because Eskom’s current 85c/kWh still does not fully reflect a level of prudent and efficient cost, as confirmed by any credible international comparison.
Clearly, electricity intensive industries would prefer lower prices. However if the price is below any credible international reference based on efficient cost, then it implies someone else would have to pay the difference. In the short term the annual revenue shortfall could be temporarily made up with additional borrowing, however in the longer term someone would have to pay to enable such borrowed capital to be repaid, including the interest. Economic theory and modelling conducted by independent specialist economic consultancies have confirmed numerous times that the overall economy would be worse off in terms of growth and job creation if the approach is followed to provide electricity at below its true efficient cost, with the shortfall being made up by the central fiscus thus by taxpayers.
(b)
No. Having engaged with the Departments leading in economic policy, planning and assessment; electricity is one of the various factors that potentially have adverse downstream impact on economic development. However, a thorough assessment into the wellbeing and development of the economy requires that a comprehensive assessment be done by the relevant Department(s) and must consider the impact of rising labor costs, electricity, lack of investment, and the structure of the economy among other factors.
Remarks: Reply: Approved / Not Approved
Mr. Mogokare Richard Seleke Ms. Lynne Brown, MP
Director-General Minister of Public Enterprises
Date: Date:
30 October 2017 - NW3079
Mackenzie, Mr C to ask the Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services
What is the average clearance or processing time for mail items that are stopped for inspection by the (a) SA Police Service and (b) SA Revenue Service at the Johannesburg International Mail Centre?
Reply:
I have been informed by SAPO as follows:
(a) The average clearance or processing time for mail that are stopped for inspections is 48 hours for the South African Police Service.
(b) The average clearance or processing time for mail items that are stopped for inspections is 48 hours for South African Revenue Service.
Approved/Not Approved
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Dr Siyabonga Cwele, MP
Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services
Date:
30 October 2017 - NW3197
Khawula, Ms MS to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation
With reference to her reply to question 1987 on 9 October 2017, how many litres of water are lost annually due to water leaks in each metropolitan municipality in each province?
Reply:
Refer to the table below for the litres of water lost annually due to water leaks in each metropolitan municipality.
Province |
Metropolitan Municipality |
Volume of water lost (Mega Litres/Annum) |
Volume of water lost (Litres/Annum) |
Western Cape |
City of Cape Town |
42 177 |
42 177 000 000 |
Eastern Cape |
Nelson Mandela Bay |
40 093 |
40 093 000 000 |
Buffalo City |
21 307 |
21 307 000 000 |
|
Gauteng |
City of Johannesburg |
107 006 |
107 006 000 000 |
City of Tshwane |
70 423 |
70 423 000 000 |
|
Ekurhuleni |
59 321 |
59 321 000 000 |
|
Free State |
Mangaung |
9 969 |
9 969 000 000 |
KwaZulu-Natal |
eThekwini |
93 680 |
93 680 000 000 |
Total |
443 976 |
443 976 000 000 |
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30 October 2017 - NW3142
James, Ms LV to ask the Minister of Police
(1) (a) What number of vehicles from the Elsburg Police Station are currently at the mechanical workshop, (b) how long has each specified vehicle been at the mechanical workshop and (c) what are the reasons for each vehicle being at the mechanical workshop; (2) what number of operational vehicles does the specified police station currently have?
Reply:
(1)
a. Number of vehicles at the mechanical workshop. |
Five. |
b. Time frame (from which date). |
1. BST319B: 2017-10-16. 2. BSS894B: 2017-09-07. 3. BSY312B: 2017-09-07. 4. BSY925B: 2017-09-27. 5. BTV078B: 2017-09-27. |
c. Mechanical problem. |
1. Starter not operational. 2. Alternator. 3. Gearbox. 4. Alternator. 5. Accident. |
(2) 17.
30 October 2017 - NW3137
Hoosen, Mr MH to ask the Minister of Police
(1) (a) What number of vehicles from the Tembisa South Police Station are currently at the mechanical workshop, (b) how long has each specified vehicle been at the mechanical workshop and (c) what are the reasons for each vehicle being at the mechanical workshop; (2) what number of operational vehicles does the specified police station currently have?
Reply:
(1)
a. Number of vehicles at the mechanical workshop. |
Five. |
b. Time frame (from which date). |
1. BSX885B: 2017-09-27. 2. BST616B: 2017-10-13. 3. BSY286B: 2017-09-27. 4. BSY695B: 2017-09-27. 5. BSW650B: 2017-10-13. |
c. Mechanical problem. |
1. Suspension. 2. Overheating. 3. Clutch and brakes. 4. Brakes and overheating. 5. Brake system. |
(2) 40.
30 October 2017 - NW2171
Steenkamp, Ms J to ask the Minister of Health
Which public (a) hospitals, (b) clinics currently have a shortage of (i) medical equipment and (ii) consumables and (c) what is the extent of this?
Reply:
Honourable Member, your question is too generalised and makes it impossible to know what you want.
What specific equipment are you talking about? What specific consumables are you talking about?
On what day are you referring to such consumables because this is never static?
END.