Questions and Replies
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 - NW2754
Dreyer, Ms AM to ask the Minister of Public Works
Is there a backlog with respect to any of his department’s (a) essential, (b) major and/or (c) other projects; if so, (i) which projects are affected and (ii) what are the full reasons for the delay in each case?
Reply:
1. Yes, the Department has identified and programmed backlog in the area of construction infrastructure projects deemed essential to be cleared year on year basis.
2. Definition of backlog:
Backlog in terms of infrastructure projects is defined as a number of projects that remained on planning phase for a period exceeding two years after issuing of procurement instruction and construction projects on construction phase for a period exceeding two years of construction period.
3. Essential and/or Major
The department has no classification of projects. It works according to prioritisation from client departments. Statistics of backlog are as follows:
3.1 Projects on planning stage for 2016/17
- Planned Maintenance = 432
- DPW Capital = 172
- Client Capital = 530
Total = 1134 (Annual target was 15% of 1134)
(a) Performance reported in 2016/17 was 159 representing 14% of 1134. That implies that 94% of the annual target was achieved.
(b) Annual target for 2017/18 remain 15% (146) of the 975 remaining backlog in line with availability of budget from clients for the construction phase.
3.2 Projects on Construction Phase for 2017/18
- Planned Maintenance = 24
- DPW Capital = 3
- Client Capital = 17
Total = 44
4. The annual target for 2017/18 is 75% (32) of 44 backlog projects identified and programmed.
5. Backlog projects in construction phase is caused by under-performance of contractors appointed for execution of the work, heritage compliance requirements, litigation processes, contract disputes and subsequent cancellations. Normal process of sourcing the replacement contractor had to be followed without deviation. In terms of CIDB regulation the department can only initiate the appointment of a replacement contractor after six months of cancellation. This waiting period contributes to backlog statistics.
6. These challenges will be addressed by the infrastructure delivery management system (IDMS) which the department is in the process of institutionalising and establishment of pre-approved panels of contractors and consultants.
7. Please find attached hereto a list of projects identified as infrastructure backlog of projects in construction phase for 2017/18 and projects that were on planning phase in 2016/17 and full reasons for the delay in each case.
30 October 2017 - 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 - 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 |
||
Limpopo |
93 |
Cerebral Palsy Orthopaedics Surgical Obstetric& Gynaecology |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Mpumalanga |
149 |
Maternity cases Orthopaedic cases |
R 2 773 768.00 |
R 280 000.00 |
R 2 493 768.00 |
North West |
53 |
Maternity cases Orthopaedic cases |
R 19 978 582.84 |
R 19 978 582.84 |
0 |
Northern Cape |
4 |
Cerebral Palsy Surgical |
R80 000.00 |
R80 000.00 |
Nil |
Western Cape |
197 |
Medical malpractice claims |
R 22 587 000.00 |
R 22 587 000.00 |
Nil |
TOTALS |
1562 |
R391 319 960.08 |
R20 528 582.84 |
R171 873 923.61 |
2015/16 |
|||||
PROVINCE |
NUMBER OF MEDICO- LEGAL CLAIMS |
NATURE OF THE CLAIM |
TOTAL AMOUNT PAID FOR MEDICO- LEGAL CLAIMS |
TOTAL AMOUNT PAID FOR MEDICO- LEGAL CLAIMS BY WAY OF SETTLEMENT AGREEMENTS |
TOTAL AMOUNT PAID FOR MEDICO- LEGAL CLAIMS BY WAY OF COURT ORDERS |
Eastern Cape |
524 |
Maternity cases Orthopaedic cases |
R147 882 433.20 |
- |
- |
Free State |
40 |
Cerebral Palsy, Wrong diagnosis/medication, Surgical complications |
R20,614,459.59 |
R70,000.00 |
R20,544,459.59 |
Gauteng |
330 |
Cerebral Palsy Botched operations Amputations Hysterectomy Spine complications Anaesthetic Deaths Retinopathy of premature (ROP) Uninformed consent |
R433 336 588.66 |
0 |
R 433 336 588.66 |
KwaZulu- Natal |
210 |
Obstetrics & Gynaecology Surgical Orthopaedic Paediatric |
R75 752 135.62 |
||
Limpopo |
122 |
Cerebral Palsy Orthopaedics Surgical Obstetric& Gynaecology |
R6 883 452.00 |
R50 000.00 |
R6 783 452.99 |
Mpumalanga |
168 |
Maternity cases Orthopaedic cases Mental Health care user case |
R 14 538 941.92 |
R 737 249.00 |
R 13 801 692.92 |
Northern Cape |
9 |
Cerebral Palsy Surgical |
R70 000.00 |
R70 000.00 |
Nil |
North West |
126 |
Maternity cases Orthopaedic cases |
R 14 147 274.00 |
R 7 696 946.00 |
R 6 450 328.00 |
Western Cape |
203 |
Medical malpractice |
R 17 641 080.30 |
R 17 641 080.30 |
Nil |
TOTALS |
1 732 |
R730 866 365.29 |
R26 265 275.30 |
R480 916 522.16 |
2016/17 |
|||||
PROVINCE |
NUMBER OF MEDICO- LEGAL CLAIMS |
NATURE OF THE CLAIM |
TOTAL AMOUNT PAID FOR MEDICO- LEGAL CLAIMS |
TOTAL AMOUNT PAID FOR MEDICO- LEGAL CLAIMS BY WAY OF SETTLEMENT AGREEMENTS |
TOTAL AMOUNT PAID FOR MEDICO- LEGAL CLAIMS BY WAY OF COURT ORDERS |
Eastern Cape |
424 |
Maternity cases Orthopaedic cases |
R218 784 980.55 |
- |
- |
Free State |
44 |
Cerebral Palsy, Wrong diagnosis/medication, Surgical complications |
R32,997,664.87 |
R1,190,000.00 |
R31,807,664.87 |
Gauteng |
521 |
Cerebral Palsy Botched operations Amputations Hysterectomy Spine complications Anaesthetic Deaths Retinopathy of premature (ROP) Uninformed consent |
566 900 336.00 |
0. |
566 900 336.00 |
KwaZulu- Natal |
138 |
Obstetrics & Gynaecology Surgical Oncology Urology Ophthalmology |
R241 926 630.19 |
||
Limpopo |
218 |
Cerebral Palsy Orthopaedics Surgical Obstetric& Gynaecology |
R74 174 281.15 |
R11 583 685.00 |
R62 590 596.15 |
Mpumalanga |
220 |
Maternity cases Orthopaedic cases Mental Health care user case |
R 33 274 495.67 |
R 1 696 687.00 |
R 31 577 808.67 |
Northern Cape |
32 |
Cerebral Palsy Surgical |
R 70 000.00 |
R 70 000.00 |
Nil |
North West |
72 |
Maternity cases Orthopaedic cases |
R 48 198 000.00 |
R 27 957 629.96 |
R 20 240 370.04 |
Western Cape |
265 |
Medical malpractice |
R 17 426 356.96 |
R 17 426 356.96 |
R20,000,000.00 |
TOTALS |
1934 |
R1 233 752 745.39 |
R59 924 358.92 |
R733 116 775.73 |
|
2017/18 |
|||||
PROVINCE |
NUMBER OF MEDICO- LEGAL CLAIMS |
NATURE OF THE CLAIM |
TOTAL AMOUNT PAID FOR MEDICO- LEGAL CLAIMS |
TOTAL AMOUNT PAID FOR MEDICO- LEGAL CLAIMS BY WAY OF SETTLEMENT AGREEMENTS |
TOTAL AMOUNT PAID FOR MEDICO- LEGAL CLAIMS BY WAY OF COURT ORDERS |
Eastern Cape |
|||||
Free State |
26 |
Cerebral Palsy, Wrong diagnosis/medication, Surgical complications |
R13,650,000.00 |
R13,500,000.00 |
R150,000.00 |
Gauteng |
90 |
Cerebral Palsy Botched operations Amputations Hysterectomy Spine complications Anaesthetic Deaths Retinopathy of premature (ROP) Uninformed consent |
R 46 604 718.99 |
0 |
R 46 604 718.99 |
Kwazulu- Natal |
- |
Obstetrics & Gynaecology Surgical Oncology Urology Ophthalmology |
R134 436 666.80 |
||
Limpopo |
116 |
Cerebral Palsy Orthopaedics Surgical Obstetric& Gynaecology |
R1 243 160.00 |
R265 000.00 |
R978 160.00 |
Mpumalanga |
80 |
Maternity cases Orthopaedic cases Mental Health care user case |
R 25 947 455.00 |
R 310 000.00 |
R 25 673 455.00 |
Northern Cape |
11 |
Cerebral Palsy Surgical |
Nil |
Nil |
Nil |
North West |
37 |
Maternity cases Orthopaedic cases |
R25 119 377.36 |
R 24 470 641. 36 |
R 648 736.00 |
Western Cape |
|||||
TOTALS |
360 |
R247 001 378.15 |
R38 545 641.36 |
R74 055 069.99 |
END
30 October 2017 - 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 - 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 - 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.
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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 |
||
Operational Manager |
23 |
9 |
14 |
2 each in 2013 and 2014, and 10 never |
||
Malamulele |
Deputy Manager |
1 |
1 |
0 |
Filled |
Not yet determined |
Assistant Manager |
6 |
3 |
3 |
2 never filled, and 1 in 2015 |
||
Operational Manager |
17 |
8 |
9 |
6 never filled, 1 each in 2011, 2015 and 2016 |
||
Messina |
Deputy Manager |
1 |
1 |
0 |
Filled |
Not yet determined |
Assistant Manager |
3 |
2 |
1 |
Never filled |
||
Operational Manager |
13 |
4 |
9 |
1 each in 2011, 2014, 2015 and 6 never filled |
||
Siloam |
Deputy Manager |
1 |
0 |
1 |
July 2005 |
Not yet determined |
Assistant Manager |
6 |
1 |
5 |
1 in 2012 and 4 never filled |
||
Operational Manager |
19 |
12 |
7 |
1 in 2013 and 6 never filled |
||
Tshilidzini |
Deputy Manager |
1 |
0 |
1 |
July 2014 |
Not yet determined |
Assistant Manager |
11 |
3 |
8 |
1 each in 2011, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2016, and 3 never filled |
||
Operational Manager |
31 |
21 |
10 |
1 each in 2011, 2012, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 and 4 never filled |
END.
30 October 2017 - 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.
27 October 2017 - NW3022
Steenkamp, Ms J to ask the Minister of Tourism
(1)What is the (a) total amount that was paid out in bonuses to employees in her department and (b) detailed breakdown of the bonus that was paid out to each employee in each salary level in the 2016-17 financial year; (2) what is the (a) total estimated amount that will be paid out in bonuses to employees in her department and (b) detailed breakdown of the bonus that will be paid out to each employee in each salary level in the 2017-18 financial year?
Reply:
1. (a) Total amount paid out in 2016-17 financial year for bonuses: R3,712,034.58
(b) Detailed breakdown of bonuses to each employee on each salary level
Salary level |
Number of employees who qualified |
Total |
Lower skilled (levels 1-2) |
0 |
0 |
Skilled (levels 3-5) |
23 |
112,358.22 |
Highly skilled production (levels 6-8) |
94 |
712,301.52 |
Highly Skilled supervision (levels 9-12) |
144 |
2,121,609.57 |
Senior Management (levels 13-16) |
26 |
765,765.27 |
TOTAL |
287 |
R3,712,034.58 |
2. (a) Total estimated amount to be paid out in 2017-18 financial year for bonuses: R3,848,701.15
(b) Detailed breakdown of bonuses to each employee on each salary level that will be paid out in
2017-18 financial year.
Salary level |
Number of employees who qualified |
Total |
Lower skilled (levels 1-2) |
0 |
0 |
Skilled (levels 3-5) |
21 |
72,321.38 |
Highly skilled production (levels 6-8) |
109 |
746,210.52 |
Highly Skilled supervision (levels 9-12) |
152 |
2,246,521.70 |
Senior Management ( levels 13-16) |
30 |
783,647.55 |
TOTAL |
312 |
R3,848,701.15 |
27 October 2017 - NW2399
Kruger, Mr HC to ask the Minister of Small Business Development
What are the full details of the (a) turnover, (b) profitability and (c) number of jobs created through her department’s National Gazelles Programme for its 2015-16 financial year intake for each of the 40 selected small-, medium- and micro-sized enterprises that participated?
Reply:
(a) Turnover and (b) Profitability
The information provided in this response comprises the performance in percentages of all companies participating in the Gazelles programme (grouped by sectors). This response meets what the Small Enterprise Development Agency (SEDA) and the Department of Small Business Development (DSBD) can issue as public information limited by provisions of the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA). POPIA disempowers the Department and the implementing Agency on reporting on what may be viewed as a public domain, individual companies’ information which include profits and turnovers, release of such would have to be issued with written consent from respective companies.
The turnover and profitability figures fluctuate from month to month. Noted factors that contributed to the negative growth are as follows:
- Cyclical products that have low turnover during certain seasons and pick up thereafter.
- Product mix, especially with companies in the construction sector (short term contract more profitable than long term contracts).
- Government business which tends to peek in February-March of each year.
- Companies not always updating their information on the system on time.
The table below depicts turnover and profitability figures per sector grouping all 40 companies for period April 2016 to March 2017.
a) Turnover results per sector grouping of the 40 companies in the programme see the link below
http://pmg-assets.s3-website-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/RNW2399Turnover-171026.pdf
b) Profitability
Profitability results per sector grouping of the 40 companies in the programme see the link below
http://pmg-assets.s3-website-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/RNW2399Profitable-171026.pdf
c) Staff numbers = Jobs per company
As reported before, staff numbers have increased by 4% from 1068 to 1112 for 9 months to December 2016. The table below depicts employee numbers for each company.
SECTOR |
COMPANY |
Fulltime |
Part time |
Total |
Fulltime |
Part time |
Total |
Agriculture and Agro-Processing |
Comessa Food Services |
36 |
1 |
37 |
36 |
1 |
37 |
Fawakhe Trading cc |
3 |
0 |
3 |
4 |
1 |
5 |
|
Roses for u |
24 |
0 |
24 |
24 |
0 |
24 |
|
Construction |
F-F Engineering (AIRCONDITIONING) |
38 |
4 |
42 |
48 |
2 |
50 |
Lakeshore Trading 102 |
30 |
68 |
98 |
30 |
69 |
99 |
|
Ordained Trading |
15 |
28 |
43 |
15 |
28 |
43 |
|
TCM Developments (Pty) Ltd |
73 |
0 |
73 |
73 |
0 |
73 |
|
Energy and Green Economy |
Conretype (Pty) Ltd |
0 |
0 |
||||
Cybronix (Pty) Ltd |
2 |
0 |
2 |
2 |
0 |
2 |
|
iGreens |
4 |
1 |
5 |
4 |
0 |
4 |
|
Gridbow Engineers & Technical Services |
10 |
15 |
25 |
10 |
15 |
25 |
|
Ugesi Africa Consulting |
6 |
2 |
8 |
6 |
2 |
8 |
|
Health and Bio-Sciences |
Deline Investments(Pty) Ltd |
1 |
0 |
1 |
38 |
0 |
38 |
Natural Medicinal Services |
8 |
1 |
9 |
8 |
1 |
9 |
|
Omy Naidoo Pty Ltd |
3 |
1 |
4 |
3 |
1 |
4 |
|
Information and Communication Technologies |
Bayajula (Pty) Ltd |
16 |
135 |
151 |
16 |
136 |
152 |
Digital Republic Consulting (Pty) Ltd |
15 |
0 |
15 |
14 |
1 |
15 |
|
Lan Telecoms |
28 |
6 |
34 |
28 |
1 |
35 |
|
Memeza Shout (Pty) Ltd |
5 |
0 |
5 |
6 |
8 |
14 |
|
Pretend cc |
0 |
0 |
|||||
Wam technology cc |
21 |
0 |
21 |
21 |
0 |
21 |
|
Xspark |
4 |
1 |
5 |
6 |
0 |
6 |
|
Management and Consulting |
Futurent Consulting solutions(Pty) Ltd |
9 |
0 |
9 |
9 |
0 |
9 |
Manufacturing |
Amphiguard Brickyard |
55 |
0 |
55 |
55 |
55 |
|
Buttercup trading 47cc |
4 |
0 |
4 |
4 |
2 |
6 |
|
Bronscor |
11 |
0 |
11 |
10 |
0 |
||
ECO Furniture Designs cc |
27 |
3 |
30 |
27 |
3 |
30 |
|
Fred Footwear |
50 |
0 |
50 |
50 |
5 |
55 |
|
National Adhesive Manufactures cc |
9 |
0 |
9 |
9 |
0 |
9 |
|
Prothane Industrail cc |
22 |
0 |
22 |
31 |
0 |
31 |
|
Umzungulu Windows (Pty) Ltd |
26 |
4 |
30 |
37 |
0 |
37 |
|
Mining, Metals and Engineering |
Brimis Engineering |
10 |
0 |
10 |
10 |
2 |
12 |
Modi Mining cc |
152 |
2 |
154 |
152 |
2 |
154 |
|
Tourism |
Tzaneen Country Lodge cc |
63 |
0 |
63 |
39 |
0 |
39 |
Vaalnest Bout Hotel |
16 |
0 |
16 |
11 |
0 |
11 |
|
Transport and Logistics |
DC Mobile Forklift mechanics |
0 |
0 |
||||
Total |
1 068 |
1 112 |
These numbers will be updated when a second benchmarking exercise is taken in November 2017.
27 October 2017 - NW2919
Ndlozi, Dr MQ to ask the Minister of Human Settlements
With reference to her reply to question 2468 on 5 September 2017, why has Mr Sipho Mnguni (details furnished) not been allocated an RDP house and why was one not built for him?
Reply:
As the Honourable Member is aware, housing is a concurrent function and the Housing Act of 1997 clearly stipulates the mandates of the national, provincial and local spheres of government in respect of housing delivery. In addition, the National Housing Code 2009 requires municipalities to include a Housing Chapter in their Integrated Development Plans. The case that the Honourable Member is inquiring about resides within the local sphere, at the eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality to be specific.
The eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality has advised that it has not been able to construct a house for the person referred to by the Honourable Member due to the following reasons:
- The site on which he resides is situated on unfavourable topography (steep terrain) and
- There are four other families residing informally on the same site.
The eThekwini Municipality also advised that the person referred to by the Honourable Member is not prepared to relocate to an alternative site, as was suggested by the Municipality. This means that a retaining wall will have to be constructed when the construction of the house commences.
My Department has also been informed by the eThekwini Municipality, that it was in the process of identifying alternative land for the four families who are at present informally residing on the same site, and the target date for the completion of the process of relocation (once the site has been identified) is June 2018.
26 October 2017 - NW3143
De Freitas, Mr MS to ask the Minister of Justice and Correctional Services
Whether he is aware of case 556/8/2017 involving a certain person (name furnished) who has allegedly murdered his son by assaulting him; if not, will his department investigate the specified case; if so, (a) why was the initial charge of assault dropped by the magistrate’s court and (b) why did the state not pursue the case considering that it was one of serious child abuse?
Reply:
a) The National Prosecuting Authority has informed me that the person who laid the charge of assault against the accused later submitted a further statement and withdrew the charges. The child was in her custody at the time of making the withdrawal statement. The State relied on this statement and withdrew the charges against the accused.
b) The NPA have informed me that in hindsight, the charges should not have been withdrawn. The charge of assault with intent to do grievous bodily harm will be added to the charge murder against the accused. This matter is on the court roll at the Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court.
26 October 2017 - NW3111
Basson, Mr LJ to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation
(a) What is the (i) current status of (aa) Phase 1 and (bb) Phase 2A of the Mokolo and Crocodile River (West) Water Augmentation Project and (ii) total amount that (aa) has been spent to date and (bb) will be spent on completion of each project, (b) by what date will each phase be completed and (c) how many litres of water will be transferred from the Crocodile River through each project?
Reply:
(a)(i)(aa) The current status of Mokolo and Crocodile River (West) Water Augmentation Project (MCWAP) Phase 1:
-
- Phase 1 was commissioned in June 2015. The project is at Defects Notification Stage, which will be completed in October 2017. The project (excluding refurbishment) will be closed in June 2018, after the environmental rehabilitation of the servitude and land owner sign off on the various farm portions.
-
- The refurbishment of the old pipeline from Mokolo Dam is primarily aimed as back-up supply to Lephalale Municipality during maintenance outages on the main pipeline, in lieu of 18 day storage capacity. The pipeline will also offer some redundancy to other water users. The refurbishment is forecasted to be completed in December 2022, if a go-ahead is given in the current financial year.
-
- Phase 1 was commissioned in June 2015. The project is at Defects Notification Stage, which will be completed in October 2017. The project (excluding refurbishment) will be closed in June 2018, after the environmental rehabilitation of the servitude and land owner sign off on the various farm portions.
(a)(i)(bb) The current status of Mokolo and Crocodile River (West) Water Augmentation Project (MCWAP) Phase 2A:
-
-
-
- Phase 2A is at the planning stage, after the confirmation of the transfer capacity of 75 million m3 per annum.
- The EIA and other Planning work is expected to be concluded by December 2018.
- TCTA will raise commercial funding and implement MCWAP-2A with co-funding from the fiscus. I have granted TCTA a borrowing limit, with the concurrence of the Minister of Finance, to raise commercial funding for the project. Approval to issue government guarantees in relation to some of the funding to be raised by TCTA has been granted.
- The requirements for fiscal funding contributions are being addressed to cover this year’s commitments in order for pre-construction activities to start by January 2018 in accordance with the current programme to achieve water delivery by October 2023 and to achieve Eskom’s required water delivery date for Medupi FGD retrofitting (to reduce Sulphur emissions) in terms of Eskom’s World Bank loan commitments.
-
-
(a)(ii)(aa)The Total Amount spent Mokolo and Crocodile River (West) Water Augmentation Project (MCWAP) Phase 1 is as follows:
- MCWAP 1:- Expenditure to date is R 1 602 466 000.
- MCWAP 2:- No expenses to date
(a)(i)(bb) The total amount spend for Mokolo and Crocodile River (West) Water Augmentation Project (MCWAP) Phase 2A
-
- MCWAP 1:- Forecasted cost to complete (including refurbishment) is R 2 138 635 114 (on the base date of 2015)
- MCWAP 2:- Forecast project costs is R 13 308 127 000
(b) The phases will be completed as follows:
- MCWAP 1:- Project excluding refurbishment will be closed in June 2018.
- MCWAP 1:- Project including refurbishment will be closed in Dec 2022.
- MCWAP 2:- Water delivery is forecasted for October 2023, and project closed in October 2025, after rehabilitation of the servitude and land owner sign off.
(c) The total amount of Litres transferred is as follows:
- MCWAP 1:- Zero liters from Crocodile River, and 30 million m3 per annum (30 billion litres per annum) from the Mokolo Dam
- MCWAP 2 will transfer 75 million m3 per annum (75 billion litres per annum) from the Crocodile River.
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26 October 2017 - NW3287
Alberts, Mr ADW to ask the Minister of Trade and Industry
(a) What is the status of the National Consumer Commission’s investigation into the Ford Kuga phenomenon, (b) whether he has found that Ford is giving their full co-operation in this regard and (c) whether any other investigations are currently being conducted by other bodies regarding this matter?
Reply:
a) The Ford Kuga investigation is still ongoing. It is at an advanced stage. The NCC is currently analysing the evidence it has obtained thus far.
b) Ford is cooperating fully thus far with the NCC investigation.
c) The NCC is not aware of any other investigation being currently conducted by other bodies regarding this matter.
26 October 2017 - NW2992
Kopane, Ms SP to ask the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and FisheriesQUESTION
(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. What is the:
(a) Total amount that was paid out in bonuses to employees in his department and?
Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries spent R25, 327, 000.00 on performance bonuses.
(b) Detailed breakdown of the bonus that was paid out to each employee in each salary level in the 2016-17 financial year;
Below is the breakdown of the employees who were paid bonuses in the 2016-17 financial year for 2015-16 performance:
Salary band |
Beneficiary profile |
Cost |
||||
Number of beneficiaries |
Number of employees |
% of total within salary bands |
Total cost (R’000) |
Average cost per employee |
Total cost as % of the total personnel expenditure |
|
Lower skilled (levels 1-2) |
124 |
1 387 |
8.9 |
777 |
R6 266 |
0.9 |
Skilled (levels 3-5) |
335 |
1 199 |
27.9 |
2 864 |
R8 549 |
0.7 |
Highly skilled production (levels 6-8) |
554 |
1 637 |
33.8 |
9 500 |
R17 148 |
1.5 |
Highly skilled (levels 9-12) |
392 |
1 111 |
35.3 |
12 186 |
R31 087 |
1.9 |
Total |
1 405 |
5 334 |
26.3 |
25 327 |
R18 026 |
1.2 |
2. What is the:
a) Total estimated amount that will be paid out in bonuses to employees in his department and?
In terms of the Department of Public Service and Administration Incentive Policy Framework departments should budget 1.55 of the annual remuneration budget for performance incentives. The Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries 1.5% is R30, 121,800.00
b) Detailed breakdown of the bonus that will be paid out to each employee in each salary level in the 2017-18 financial year?
In terms of the Public Services Regulations, 2016 as amended the head of department shall ensure that the outcomes of the annual performance assessments are implemented by 31 December of the financial year following the year of assessment. The department his currently finalising the process 2016/17 performance assessments report.
26 October 2017 - NW3268
Van Dalen, Mr P to ask the Minister of Trade and Industry
Whether, with reference to the reply to question 2498 on 11 October 2017 by the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, his department has disbursed any monies to a certain trust (name furnished) and/or the Camdeboo Satellite Aquaculture Project in each of the past three financial years; if so, (a) who is/are the project leader(s), (b) what is the total amount that has been disbursed and (c) from which programmes were the funds sourced in each case; (2) whether his department has a record of the full account of how the specified (a) trust and (b) project have spent the money; if not, in each case, why not; if so, (i) what are the relevant details of expenditure in each case and (ii) of this expenditure, how much was spent on (aa) marketing research and (bb) infrastructure development in each case? NW3600E
Reply:
The department approved an application under the Aquaculture Development Enhancement Programme (ADEP) for the Camdeboo Satellite Aquaculture project submitted by the applicant Karoo Catch Pty Ltd which is 100 % owned by Blue Karoo Trust. The project was approved for a qualifying investment of R11 million and a grant amount of R3,502,800. To date R947,564 has been disbursed for the investment in owned building and expenditure for aquaculture feed.
26 October 2017 - NW2969
Boshoff, Ms SH to ask the Minister of Basic Education
With reference to her reply to question 2244 on 6 September 2017, (a)(i) what was the outcome of the meeting where contingency plans were discussed and (ii) what contingency plans were put in place and (b) what steps will be taken by her department against the provincial officials who are guilty of causing the delays in the finalisation of the National School Nutrition Programme (NSNP) and the issuing of appointment letters to the contracted service providers?
Reply:
(a) (i) The KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Education Department made commitment that all learners in the affected schools and districts will be provided with meals as per the feeding calendar. The Department further deployed a team of National School Nutrition Programme officials between 25-29 September 2017 to visit districts and schools to assess the state of the alleged non-feeding. In all schools visited, there was feeding.
(ii) The KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Education Department requested the service providers with capacity to apply food items to areas where there was no feeding.
(b) The director-General has requested the Head of the Department in KwaZulu-Natal province to respond on all the above issues. The responses will be made available as soon as the province has responded in writing.
26 October 2017 - NW3237
Macpherson, Mr DW to ask the Minister of Trade and Industry
(a) What is the status of the audit commissioned by the National Credit Regulator into potential reckless loans by African Bank held by the SA Reserve Bank and (b) by which date will the specified audit be completed?
Reply:
The first phase of the audit has been completed. The second and final phase will be commencing before the end of October 2017. African Bank held a very large loan book and the transactions revealed a level of complexity. We will provide information with regards to the completion date of the audit in due course.
26 October 2017 - NW3238
Macpherson, Mr DW to ask the Minister of Trade and Industry
On which dates do the contracts of each current manager at the National Credit Regulator end?
Reply:
There is no Manager at the NCR who is on contract.
25 October 2017 - NW2738
Topham , Mr B to ask the Minister of Higher Education and Training
(a) What is the total number of vacancies for lecturers that currently exists in each (i) university and (ii) technical and vocational training college across the country, (b) what are the salary levels of the specified vacancies and (c) what amount will it cost in remuneration packages to fill the specified vacancies?
Reply:
a) (i) The Department does not collect data on the number of vacancies and the appointment of personnel at universities. The Council of each university is the employer and not the Department of Higher Education and Training.
(ii) College lecturer vacancies are filled on a permanent or temporary basis, as and when the need arises, by college Principals who have the delegation of authority to fill these vacancies.
b) Not applicable.
c) Not applicable.
COMPILER/CONTACT PERSONS:
EXT:
DIRECTOR-GENERAL
STATUS:
DATE:
QUESTION 2738 APPROVED/NOT APPROVED/AMENDED
PROF. HB MKHIZE, MP
MINISTER OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING
STATUS:
DATE:
25 October 2017 - NW2243
Mhlongo, Mr TW to ask the Minister of Basic Education
(a) Whether she will provide the members of the Portfolio Committee on Basic Education with a comprehensive report on what her department in collaboration with the Department of Sport and Recreation has achieved with regard to the transformation of sports in schools to date and (b) whether the participation of learners in sporting codes has assisted in better learning performance; if not, why not; if so, (i) on what date and (ii) what are the further relevant details?
Reply:
a) Yes. The comprehensive report will include among others, the following areas of achievement in dressing transformation in schools:
(i) Facilities and programes;
(ii) Access;
(iii) Youth school sport programmes; and
(iv) Gender Equity.
b) There is a correction between sport programmes and better learning performance of learners. This, according to various research, is based on a number of cognitive and non-cognitive skills that learners /participants acquire from participating in sport. There is reason to believe that participation in primary school sport may have a positive impact on intellectual growth and development.
Studies have further indicated that when children enter into the period of adolescence, investments in non-cognitive skills, self-concept and discipline have a greater impact on long-run human capital accumulation than investment in cognitive skills (cunha et al, 2006; Heckman et al; 2006 Pfeifer and Reuss, 2008). This is because children with better self-concept and discipline are more efficient at transforming investments in cognitive skill into learning skills. To the extent that socialization and training in sport improve self-concept and discipline, participation in school sports may improve learning.
25 October 2017 - NW3049
Mashabela, Ms N to ask the Minister of Basic Education
Whether, with reference to her reply to question 2788, her department has taken any steps to replace school roofs that are made of asbestos; if not, why not; if so, what number of asbestos school roofs have been replaced per annum?
Reply:
Provinces have been requested to replace unsafe and unhealthy structures. Provinces, including Gauteng, Free State and Northern Cape have started addressing this issue. However, the Department of Basic Education is not in possession of such information. The honourable member is advised to direct the question to the Provinces.
25 October 2017 - NW2868
Bergman, Mr D to ask the Minister of Higher Education and Training
(a) What is the overall shortage of beds for student accommodation at each (i) public university and (ii) Technical and Vocational Education and Training college, (b) how are these shortage figures determined and (c) what long-term plans has his department made to address the shortage?
Reply:
(a) (i) The Ministerial Report on the Review of Student Housing at South African Universities undertaken in 2010 showed that the public university sector had sufficient spaces in university owned on-campus accommodation for approximately 107 598 or 20% of the contact student population. The report estimated that 195 815 new beds were required to effectively house an ideal number of students who required accommodation.
Between 2012/13 and 2014/15, the Department allocated R1.748 billion in infrastructure and efficiency funds towards the development of student housing and approximately 7 400 new beds have been constructed (completed) bringing the current on-campus stock up to approximately 115 000 beds. Some funded projects are still due for completion. This figure does not include any university projects funded by other means, or private accommodation that may have been developed. However, it is known that substantial private housing has been developed, especially in urban areas. The updated stock of available accredited affordable student housing needs to be determined as part of the Student Housing Infrastructure Programme.
(ii) The Department conducted a survey on student accommodation at Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) colleges in 2010 and is currently updating this information as part of a college infrastructure self-assessment.
The survey was to have been completed by 31 August 2017. At this date, 47 Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) colleges had completed and submitted their information. Follow-ups are being made with the 3 remaining TVET colleges to complete and submit their information. Preliminary data indicates that there are approximately 15 489 bed spaces at TVET colleges.
(b) The Ministerial Review Report recommended that ideally universities should be providing beds for 50% of contact students on campuses in urban areas where there are available and affordable off-campus accommodation, and 80% on rural campuses where there is little / inappropriate off-campus accommodation.
These figures were used to calculate the estimated shortage of on-campus accommodation. However, it is recognised that the solution involves institution owned accommodation on-campuses as well as privately owned accommodation and ideally, over time, all student accommodation should meet the norms and standards required for conducive living and learning spaces.
(c) The Department is committed to addressing the student housing shortage through its comprehensive long-term plan, the Student Housing Infrastructure Programme (SHIP), planned over a 10 year period from 2016-2026.
The objectives of the programme are to provide safe, affordable housing for students so that they can study, graduate and provide the skills necessary for employment and economic development. Through this programme, the Department aims to address the backlog of student housing at universities and TVET colleges and to create sustainable living and learning environments. The goal of the 10 year programme is to provide 200 000 new beds at universities, and 100 000 new beds at TVET colleges, depending on the availability of funding not only for infrastructure projects, but also for operations and student financial aid. A challenge still remains that there are no earmarked allocations of voted funds for TVET College infrastructure ever since the Department was established in 2009.
COMPILER/CONTACT PERSONS:
EXT:
ACTING DIRECTOR–GENERAL
STATUS:
DATE:
QUESTION 2868 APPROVED/NOT APPROVED/AMENDED
PROF. HB MKHIZE, MP
MINISTER OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING
STATUS:
DATE:
25 October 2017 - NW2920
Mathys, Ms L to ask the MINISTER OF PUBLIC SERVICE AND ADMINISTRATION
With reference to her reply to question 2309 on 29 August 2017, what was the total cost of hosting the specified imbizos including (a) travel, (b) accommodation, (c) petrol, (d) administration costs and (e) all other related costs?
Reply:
(a),(b),(c),(d) and (e) Department’s financial statements are declared annually in the Annual Reports as required by section 65 (1) (a) of the Public Finance Management Act 1 of 1999. The Izimbizo expenditure report will form part of the 2017/18 Annual Report.
END
25 October 2017 - NW2867
Bergman, Mr D to ask the Minister of Higher Education and Training
(a) What are the figures in respect of the shortage of beds at the University of Venda student accommodation facilities, (b) what amount has been allocated to the university for the construction of student accommodation over the past 10 years, (c) what is the status of the two residence construction projects at a cost of R135 million which are not yet housing students and (d) what steps is his department taking to address the accommodation crisis at the university?
Reply:
a) The challenge of student housing at the University of Venda (Univen) is linked to the increasing student numbers at the institution. Given its rural setting, in an ideal situation accessible and affordable student accommodation facilities, whether owned by the university or privately owned, would be available for 80% of the student population. 80% of the 2016 student headcount enrolment is 10 798 students. The 2016 university bed capacity is 2165 beds. This means that student housing for approximately 8 633 students is required in addition to the current university stock.
b) Over the past 10 years R168.494 million has been allocated by the Department to Univen for the construction of student accommodation. R35.5 million was allocated over the 2010/11 to 2011/12 funding cycle and R132.994 million over the 2012/13 to 2014/15 cycle.
c) Two residence construction projects, one intended to house 320 female students and the other 314 male students, at a cost of R135 million, are unfinished. The projects have been abandoned by the contractors. The reason reported for the abandonment by the contractor, who had won the tender for both student housing projects, is that the contractor had cash flow challenges and then realised that they had under-quoted for the work and would not be able to complete the projects within the amount approved by the university. The university has launched an investigation into the circumstances that led to the abandonment. The university has calculated the funds required to complete the projects and is currently raising additional funds to do this. It should be noted that there is a further student housing project currently underway at Univen funded by the Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) that is progressing well. This will provide an additional 1800 beds for the 2018 academic year.
d) The need for student housing is a system wide challenge. The Department has supported Univen through its Infrastructure and Efficiency Grant as indicated in (b) above and will support them further in the next funding cycle (2018/19 to 2020/22), once it has solved the problem of the current projects and is in a position to manage a new set of projects. In addition the Department supported Univen to gain Ministerial approval to take on a loan of R300 million through DBSA for the additional R1800 beds mentioned in (c) above. The Department is currently undertaking feasibility studies at five universities and one Technical Vocational Education and Training college, supported by the Integrated Infrastructure Programme of South Africa (IIPSA), to identify effective funding models to accelerate student housing for the university sector.
COMPILER/CONTACT PERSONS:
EXT:
DIRECTOR-GENERAL
STATUS:
DATE:
QUESTION 2867 APPROVED/NOT APPROVED/AMENDED
PROF. HB MKHIZE, MP
MINISTER OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING
STATUS:
DATE:
25 October 2017 - NW2864
Bucwa, Ms H to ask the Minister of Higher Education and Training
Whether the Council on Higher Education (CHE) has put measures in place to ensure that all universities are using reputable external examiners for all courses; if not, (a) why not and (b) what steps will the CHE take in order to rectify this significant gap in quality control; if so, what are the relevant details of the measures in respect of each course at each university; (2) Whether the CHE approves of the practice of using bell curves in some instances to determine the distribution of marks in university courses, as an alternative to using external examiners; if not, why not; if so, why?
Reply:
The Council on Higher Education (CHE) has provided the following response:
1. (a) The CHE is not involved in the appointment of examiners at an institutional level. The Council expects all Higher Education Institutions (HEIs), whether public or private, to have clear institutional assessment policies in place. These must be in line with their teaching and learning policies, which may be differentiated according to the programme and module outcomes. The use of external moderators for exit level outcomes at the programme level is standard of good practice. HEIs will differ on the number of external examiners and moderators used, and whether international academics are utilised or not.
(b) The CHE does not prescribe to institutions outside of the criteria it applies to review programmes for accreditation. During the CHE Quality Assurance processes, a check is made as to whether the institutions assessment processes are rigorous and appropriate. The CHE considers the evaluation in a holistic way rather than as a tick-box exercise. While the CHE expects all public and private institutions to have robust and rigorous assessment practices in place, it cannot confirm that this is always the practice. In the first cycle of institutional audits that ran from 2004 to 2011, institutions were required to show that they had policies and processes in place to address the 19 criteria specified in the Higher Education Quality Committee (HEQC) Institutional Audits Manual 2007. This includes criterion 12, which states:
“The institution has effective procedures that facilitate the quality of the internal and external moderation of its assessment procedure and results, in order to ensure their reliability, as well as the integrity of the qualifications it awards.”
All universities that were in existence prior to 2015 were subjected to institutional audits. Where any of the criteria were not met, universities were required to devise and implement improvement plans, which were monitored by the HEQC. The three new universities have not yet undergone institutional audits as they are still developing their policies and processes.
2. The methods used by HEIs to determine the distribution of marks in a course lies outside the remit of an external quality assurance agency. The CHE cannot comment on the extent that HEIs in the country may be using bell curves to determine the distribution of marks in courses as an alternative to using external examiners. However, the CHE expects that all exit level assessment will have external examiners in place, as this is standard of good practice.
COMPILER/CONTACT PERSONS:
EXT:
DIRECTOR – GENERAL
STATUS:
DATE:
QUESTION 2864 APPROVED/NOT APPROVED/AMENDED
PROF. HB MKHIZE, MP
MINISTER OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING
STATUS:
DATE:
25 October 2017 - NW2884
Steenkamp, Ms J to ask the Minister of Higher Education and Training
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:
The Department does not have listed current and non-current assets or investments. Information pertaining to its entities can be found in the financial statements published in their annual reports submitted to Parliament.
COMPILER/CONTACT PERSONS:
EXT:
DIRECTOR – GENERAL
STATUS:
DATE:
QUESTION 2884 APPROVED/NOT APPROVED/AMENDED
PROF. HB MKHIZE, MP
MINISTER OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING
STATUS:
DATE:
25 October 2017 - NW2994
Kopane, Ms SP to ask the Minister of Basic Education
(1) (a) What is the total amount that was paid out in bonuses to employees in her Department and (b) Detailed breakdown of the bonus that was paid out to each employee in each salary level in the 2016-17 financial year; (2) (a) What is the total estimated amount that will be paid out in bonuses to employees in her Department and (b) Detailed breakdown of the bonus that will be paid out to each employee in each salary level in the 2017-18 financial year;
Reply:
1. (a) R6 596 217.24
(b) Detailed list attached.
2. (a) Approximately R6 857 000.00
(b) Evaluation process will only take place after March 2018. Detailed list cannot be provided.
25 October 2017 - NW2557
Lekota, Mr M to ask the Minister of Small Business Development
(1)What are the circumstances that have resulted in the delay experienced by the Small Enterprise Development Agency (SEDA) in eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality in KwaZulu-Natal in receiving grant funding for the 2017-18 financial year, as a consequence of not having received funding from national coffers; (2) what has been the delay in renewing the memorandum of understanding between the national SEDA and eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality; (3) whether she intends to (a) intervene in this matter and/or (b) visit the centre to gain an understanding and an appreciation of the work being undertaken?”
Reply:
1. SEDA eThekwini is independent from SEDA and is a Non Profit Company with its own Board of Directors. As one of the funders of SEDA eThekwini, SEDA had a fixed term funding relationship with SEDA eThekwini which expired at the end of March 2017.
A Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) defined this relationship with reviews every three years. As it does with the network of business incubators it provides funding to, each periodic agreement is subject to review. Renewal of agreement should be based on a criteria as determined by conditions outlined by the MoA for the forthgoing period. Currently, a one year agreement is in place that will ensure the sustainability of funding for the 2017/18 financial year and will be guided by the decision on the eThekwini Board on the way forward. In cases where there is no new agreement concluded following a funding cycle that came to term and in line with PFMA requirements, SEDA cannot grant further funding to other organisations.
2. SEDA eThekwini, formally known as eThekwini Business Development Centre, is an entity of eThekwini Municipality. As SEDA needs to account for the allocation it disburses to SEDA eThekwini, the relationship with SEDA eThekwini is performance based and is also guided by other requirements in line with capacity to deliver and corporate governance best practice.
At least three months earlier to the expiry of the funding agreement in March 2017, SEDA National Office initiated a consultation process that entailed a discussion of a combination of key factors that needed actions or decisions by SEDA eThekwini. Conclusions on these were to form a basis that would allow SEDA to continue funding SEDA eThekwini under a new MOU that was going to be signed at the beginning of the new financial year in April 2017. Discussed institutional obligations and options also sought to demystify the use of SEDA’s name by SEDA eThekwini.
It was only in June 2017 that we received a response from the SEDA eThekwini Board, leading to a transitional arrangement by means of a one (1) year funding agreement which was signed by both parties on the 8th of August 2017. The agreement enables the flow of funds contributing towards provisions for continuation of operations particularly delivery of programmes and further outlines commitments between the two parties to support a process that will ensure timeous decisions and compliance arrangements to enable funding beyond the expiry of this new agreement.. Initial payments under this agreement were made on 22 August 2017.
3. The Minister is consulting internally on the matter with the Board of SEDA and has indeed communicated her intention to visit the centre.
25 October 2017 - NW2931
Van der Westhuizen, Mr AP to ask the Minister of Higher Education and Training
(1)For each public Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) college, (a) what number of the appointments in vacancies for managers and lecturing staff that were advertised before the end of April 2017 have not yet been finalised, (b) which of the specified positions became vacant more than 12 months ago and (c) what factors are contributing to the delays; (2) Will any steps be undertaken to improve the turnaround time to fill the vacancies; if so, (a) what steps and (b) by what date will they be implemented; (3) Will he consider decentralising the (a) application and (b) selection process for the filling of vacancies at TVET colleges; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
1. (a) The Department advertised 112 management posts at Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) colleges and filled 69 posts. The remaining 43 posts are at various stages within the recruitment and selection processes.
(b) 19 Posts were vacant for a period of longer than 12 months.
(c) The following factors contribute to the delays:
- The Department receives large volumes of applications (approximately 30 000 applications) to be captured and processed;
- The non-availability of panel members for shortlisting and interview sessions; and
- Security clearance and screening processes of successful candidates takes longer to process as the Department relies on the State Security Services.
2. Steps to improve turnaround times to fill vacancies:
Plan |
Activities |
Time frame |
Branch Head to manage and coordinate shortlisting and interview processes |
Assign the Branch Head as the responsible official to manage and coordinate shortlisting and interviewing processes. Incorporate the filling of posts as a Key Result Area in the performance contracts of all Senior Managers. |
31 March 2018 |
Develop a Recruitment Plan to fill posts within a specific financial year |
Identify all vacant funded posts to be filled within the following financial year. Prioritise posts to be vacated and advertise them six months prior of the post being vacated. |
January every year |
Utilise an e-Recruitment system to advertise posts |
Facilitate the appointment of a service provider to develop an e-Recruitment system to manage recruitment processes. |
31 March 2018 for use by 1 April 2018 |
Standardise recruitment and selection processes across the country |
Train College Human Resource Officials on recruitment and selection processes to ensure uniformity. |
31 December 2017 |
Utilise Regulation 65(8) of the Public Service Regulations to fill vacancies |
Fill generic posts on salary level 8 and below by utilising applications from previously advertised positions, within a period of six months. |
On going |
Service Standards for recruitment and selection processes |
Develop Service Standards for recruitment and selection processes. |
31 December 2017 |
3. College Principals already have delegations to advertise and fill positions on salary levels 1-8 and post levels 1-3.
COMPILER/CONTACT PERSONS:
EXT:
DIRECTOR-GENERAL
STATUS:
DATE:
QUESTION 2931 APPROVED/NOT APPROVED/AMENDED
PROF. HB MKHIZE, MP
MINISTER OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING
STATUS:
DATE:
25 October 2017 - NW2921
Mathys, Ms L to ask the MINISTER OF PUBLIC SERVICE AND ADMINISTRATION
With reference to her reply to question 2309 on 29 August 2017, (a) what was each of the 42 service providers hired for and (b) what amount was paid to each service provider?
Reply:
(a)(b) Department’s financial statements are declared annually in the Annual Reports as required by section 65(1)(a) of the Public Finance Management Act 1 of 1999. The Izimbizo expenditure report will form part of the 2017/18 Annual Report.
END
25 October 2017 - NW2965
Tarabella - Marchesi, Ms NI to ask the Minister of Basic Education
With regard to her department’s presentation to the Portfolio Committee on Basic Education on 23 May 2017, in which the scholar transport budget for the Eastern Cape Department of Transport was listed as R498 million, what is the reason for the discrepancy between the specified amount and the amount allegedly stated as the current budget by the provincial Department of Transport (details furnished)?
Reply:
The allocated budget for 2017/18 for the Eastern Cape Department of Transport was initially R498 000 000.00. However, due to reprioritisation the amount was revised to R462 000 000.00. The figure of R10 Million stated in the Daily Dispatch Newspaper of 22 May 2017 is incorrect.
25 October 2017 - NW3013
Horn, Mr W to ask the MINISTER OF PUBLIC SERVICE AND ADMINISTRATION
(1) What is the (a) total amount that was paid out in bonuses to employees in her department and (b) detailed breakdown of the bonus that was paid out to each employee in each salary level in the 2016-17 financial year; (2) what is the (a) total estimated amount that will be paid out in bonuses to employees in her department and (b) detailed breakdown of the bonus that will be paid out to each employee in each salary level in the 2017-18 financial year?
Reply:
1. (a)(b) The Department’s expenditure reports / financial statements for 2016/17 Financial Year that has been audited by the Auditor General has been tabled to Parliament on 29 September 2017.The amount paid out to employees is part of expenditure in the 2016/2017 financial year statement.
2. (a)(b) PMDS process has not been finalized for the current financial year. Audited financial statements will be declared in the Annual Report for the 2017/18 financial year .The Department does not project the detailed breakdown. This information can only be supplied after the assessment process has been concluded.
END
24 October 2017 - NW1736
Lorimer, Mr JR to ask the Minister of Small Business Development
Whether any staff of (a) her department and (b) each entity reporting to her were awarded any contracts or agreements to conduct business with any state entity in the (i) 2014-15, (ii) 2015-16 and (iii) 2016-17 financial years; if so, what are the (aa)(aaa) names and (bbb) professional designations of the staff members and (bb)(aaa) details of the contract(s) and/or agreement(s) awarded and (bbb) amounts in each case?”
Reply:
(a) None of the staff from the Department of Small Business Development were awarded any contracts or agreement to conduct business with any state entity in (i) 2014-15 nor in (ii) 2015-16. Below are however the details for 2016 – 17;
(iii) 2016-17 |
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(aa)(aaa) Name |
(aa)(bbb) Professional Designations |
(bb)(aaa) Details of the contract/agreements awarded |
(bb)(bbb) Amounts in each case |
Michael Malomane |
Trade and Industry Advisor: Black Business Service Development Programme (BBSDP) |
The staff member is a business partner in the company (Gradobyte). |
R 775 000 |
Theophilus Matsimbi |
Transport Officer |
The staff member is the spouse to the company owner of Dyambu Rithlavile Trading and PR |
R 164 490 |
(b) The contracts or agreements undertaken by the Small Enterprise Development Agency (SEDA) with state entities are attached in Annexure A.
(c) The Small Enterprise Finance Agency (SEFA) does not have any staff members who was awarded any contracts to conduct any business with any state entity for the financial years 2014-15, 2015-16 nor for 2016-17.
24 October 2017 - NW2933
Steyn, Ms A to ask the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and FisheriesQUESTION
(1) Whether his department made use of any (a) consultants and/or (b) implementing agents since 1 April 2014; if so, what are the (i) names of each consultant and/or agent, (ii) details of the work that each consultant and/or agent was contracted for, (iii) reason for contracting each consultant and/or agent and (iv) details of the amounts paid to each consultant and/or agent in each case; (2) whether the correct procurement processes were followed in the appointment of each consultant and/or agent; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?
24 October 2017 - NW3081
Hunsinger, Dr CH to ask the Minister of Transport
With reference to the Moloto Rail Project, have any formal contracts been entered into with China or any Chinese companies; if so, (a) what is the total value of each contract, (b) what are the details of conditions applicable to each contract, (c) who approved the deal that was entered into by PRASA in respect of the specified contract and (d) what is the scope of the involvement of China in the project, including (i) being the supplier and (ii) in the execution of the project?
Reply:
1. No contract has been entered into between the Department of Transport or PRASA and the people Republic of China or Chinese companies
a) Refer to 1 above.
b) Refer to 1 above.
c) Refer to 1 above.
d) Refer to 1 above.
24 October 2017 - NW1413
Cassim, Mr Y to ask the Minister of Small Business Development
What (a) is the total amount spent by her department on legal fees (i) in the (aa) 2014-15, (bb) 2015-16 and (cc) 2016-17 financial years and (ii) since 1 April 2017 and (b) are the (i) details, (ii) outcomes and (iii) costs of each case?”
Reply:
(a) R 141 850.30
(b) Details of the expenditure on legal fees
(a) Period |
(b)(i) Details |
(b)(ii) Outcomes |
(b)(iii) Cost of case |
|
(i) Financial Year |
(aa) 2014-15 |
Legal Opinion on the absorption of contract employees |
|
R 26 500 |
(bb) 2015-16 |
None |
None |
None |
|
(cc) 2016-17 |
Black Business Supplier Development Programme (BBSDP)unit |
|
R 115 350.30 |
|
(ii)Since April 2017 |
Arbitration matter at the General Public Service Sector Bargaining Council GPSSBC |
Pending |
24 October 2017 - NW2649
Chance, Mr R to ask the Minister of Small Business Development
(1)What are the total monthly running costs of the office of the eThekwini’s Small Enterprise Development Agency (SEDA); (2) whether he has found that the allegations of nonpayment of staff salaries are true; if not, what steps are being taken by her department to discipline a certain person (name furnished) for alleged irresponsible public statements claiming that lack of funding of the specified SEDA office led to the specified person taking a personal loan to pay staff; if so, what steps are being taken by her department to regularise payments to the office?”
Reply:
1. The Small Enterprise Development Agency (SEDA) does not readily have the breakdown of actual total monthly costs of the office of the SEDA eThekwini.
As an explanation to the above, SEDA eThekwini is non-profit entity separate from the SEDA network under the Department of Small Business Development (DSBD). SEDA eThekwini is owned by eThekwini Municipality where it possibly submits monthly management accounts. SEDA’s Memorandum of Agreement with SEDA eThekwini is to a maximum of R936 250 per quarter, totalling R3 745 000 per annum and this is primarily a client services performance based with quarterly and annual performance reviews. SEDA’s funding does not make up total funding to Seda EThekwini.
2. As explained above, SEDA’s relationship with SEDA eThekwini is limited to that of a funder, therefore cannot effect disciplinary processes over SEDA eThekwini personnel. Having been informed through media reports on allegations of non-payment of staff and funding of SEDA EThekwini’s office through personal loans, SEDA sought clarity on the matter from eThekwini’s Board of Directors. Following from these engagements, a report is expected from SEDA eThekwini Board. An agreement has already been reached with SEDA eThekwini Board for a due diligence audit to be conducted as part of the current financial year conditional funding agreement.
24 October 2017 - NW2998
Lotriet, Prof A to ask the Minister of Economic Development
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) R1 383 428.55 is the total amount that was paid out in bonuses to employees for the 2016/17 financial year.
(b) 1. Salary level 3 (3 employees) - R21 815.04
2. Salary level 5 (4 employees) - R30 787.35
3. Salary level 6 (4 employees) - R66 248.01
4. Salary level 7 (6 employees) - R112 082.79
5. Salary level 8 (12 employees) - R240 185.68
6. Salary level 9 (4 employees) - R113 389.05
7. Salary level 11 (5 employees) - R200 923.95
8. Salary level 12 (9 employees) - R393 625.73
9. Salary level 13 (2 employees) - R92 632.65
10. Salary level 14 (2 employees) - R111 738.30
2. This information is not yet available.
-END-
23 October 2017 - NW2917
Meshoe, Rev KR to ask the Minister of Labour
Whether the Government has any plans to reduce damage caused by frequent strikes, which according to her department are harming the economy and the labour force and in view of her department’s latest report on industrial action in which it is stated that the labour economy lost approximately R161 million through work stoppages in 2016, which represents an increase from R116 million in 2015; if not, why not; if so, what plans? (
Reply:
1. In terms of section 23 of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, every worker has the right to strike. The right to strike is regulated by the Labour Relations Act which sets out the procedures for orderly strike action as well as limitations on the right to strike. Therefore any steps taken by Government in relation to strike action must be cognisant of the constitutional and legal framework surrounding strikes.
2. In February 2017, after lengthy engagement in the National Economic Development and Labour Advisory Council (NEDLAC), Government, organised business, organised labour and the community constituency signed an agreement on labour market stability and wage inequality. One of the elements of the agreement is an Accord on Collective Bargaining and Industrial Action in which all social partners commit to taking steps to prevent violence, intimidation and damage to property and to improve the capacity of the social partners and other agencies to resolve disputes peacefully and expeditiously.
3. Another outcome of the NEDLAC engagements has been a number of proposed amendments to the Labour Relations Act. One of these amendments is a provision for advisory arbitration to endeavour to resolve strikes or lockouts that are intractable or may cause a local or national crisis. Once the amendments to the Labour Relations Act are promulgated, Government together with the Commission for Conciliation Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) will implement them to contribute to greater labour market stability.
4. Already the Commission for Conciliation Mediation and Arbitration is implementing a CCMA-specific dispute and strike prevention programme and is already bearing the desired results.
END
23 October 2017 - NW3051
Mente-Nkuna, Ms NV to ask the Minister of Trade and Industry
Whether his department keeps a record of all e-commerce transactions taking place in the country; if so, what is the total (a) number of transactions and (b) value of transactions that took place in the (i) 2012-13, (ii) 2013-14, (iii) 2014-15, (iv) 2015-16 and (v) 2016-17 financial years?
Reply:
E-Commerce in South Africa is facilitated and regulated through the Electronic Communications and Transactions Act, 2002. This is the constitutional mandate of the Department of Telecommunications and Postal Services. Requests for e-commerce information should therefore be directed to the Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services.
23 October 2017 - NW3060
McLoughlin, Mr AR to ask the Minister of Trade and Industry
(1)With reference to the 59,1% underspend in respect of his department’s Programme 6 in the first quarter of the 2017-18 financial year, what amount has actually been spent to date on the (a) Critical Infrastructure, (b) Manufacturing Development Incentives, (c) Service Sector Development Incentives and (d) Special Economic Zones Programmes; (2) have (a) the delays caused by outstanding compliance documentation required for the processing of claims and (b) claims that failed to comply with the guidelines been rectified in each case; if not, in each case, (a) why not and (b) what steps have been put in place to rectify the situation; if so, are there any further foreseen causes for future delays?NW3376E
Reply:
(1) Incentive programmes are cost sharing and reimbursable grants dependent on investments made by enterprises. The expenditure on incentives by its nature is linked to the business cycle of enterprises as well as the timing of investments and commissioning of assets and infrastructure. To date Critical infrastructure has spent R90 million, Manufacturing Development Incentives R856 million, Service Sector Development Incentives R308 million and Special Economic Zones Programmes R220 million.
(2) Incentive claims are payable once all performance criteria agreed at application are met and verified. In addition compliance documentation as outlined in the guidelines must be submitted. Given that payment of claims is performance based, there is usually a disjuncture between projections and actual expenditure. This disjuncture is normalized by year end resulting in the division spending all its allocated budget as it has been the case in previous financial years. The division engages with approved enterprises throughout the claim cycle to ensure that performance criteria are met and required documentation is submitted timely.
23 October 2017 - NW3052
Mbatha, Mr MS to ask the Minister of Trade and Industry
(a) What is the current status of the Musina Special Economic Zone in terms of its implementation and (b) what (i) is the total number of black owned companies that are going to benefit from the project, (ii) are their names and (iii) is the total value of each contract that will be allocated to each contractor?
Reply:
Since the designation of the Musina-Makhado Special Economic Zone in July 2016, implementation has been progressing relatively well, as highlighted by the following:
- The Minister of Rural Development and Land Affairs has approved the use of the community land for development purposes,
- Land Lease Agreement between the Mulambyane Community Trust and the Limpopo Economic Development Agency has been signed,
- Operator Agreement between the Musina SEZ SOC Ltd and the Shenzhen Hoimor Resources Holdings Company Ltd has been signed for the Energy and Metallurgical Zone,
- The SEZ Operator Permit for the Energy and Metallurgical Zone has been issued,
- The design of the anchor industrial plants within the zone is progressing well, and some plant designs are completed,
- Elements of the support infrastructure plan have been identified.
However, there are still many other critical activities that still require attention for the success of the initiative, including but not limited to the following:
education, training and skills development plan, small and medium enterprise development plan, housing development, and health infrastructure.
(a) There are many ways in which Blacks will participate in and therefore derive benefits from the initiative. Some people will benefit as investors in the various investment projects within the zone, others as direct providers of various goods and services required to support the zone and projects within the zone, still others as indirect providers of goods and services to the business community within and outside the zone, while others will provide goods and services to the expanding community around the zone.
(i) At this stage of implementation, it is too early to determine how many will benefit. The dti trusts that the number of black companies benefiting directly and indirectly from the Musina-Makhado SEZ initiative will be continuously increasing over time.
(ii) At this early stage of implementation, the dti is unable to provide both the number, names and value of contracts that will arise of the Musina-Makhado SEZ initiative.
23 October 2017 - NW3042
Shivambu, Mr F to ask the Minister of Trade and Industry
(a) What is the total number of trust funds that have been registered since 1 January 2003, (b) how many of those trust funds are compliant with the requirements of the black economic empowerment policy and (c) what are the relevant details of the specified trust funds?
Reply:
(a)The Minister of Trade and Industry, Dr Rob Davies, gazetted the Threshold for Major B-BBEE Transactions which must be submitted to the Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (“B-BBEE”) Commission in terms of Section 13F (1) (f) of the Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act 53 of 2003 as Amended by Act 46 of 2013 as well as Section 18 of the B-BBEE Regulations on 9 June 2017 for all Transactions with a value that equals or exceeds R25 Million and further provided for the voluntarily registration of transactions concluded before the 24 October 2014.
Thus, the B-BBEE Commission is mandated to register such Transactions concluded on 24 October 2014 and to date two hundred-ten (210) such transactions have been submitted for registration of which seventy (70) have / are related to trusts.
(b) Based on the analysis and assessment conducted thus far over 50% of the trusts registered are not compliant with B-BBEE; this figure will be confirmed once final findings are approved for publication in this quarter.
(c) Most of the Trusts presented do not satisfy the requirements of the Ownership Scorecard because they are dedicated towards Skills Development and Community Projects but not Ownership, which means that the Black Participants are treated as mere Beneficiaries and not Shareholders.
Where Black Shareholding is held through a Trust, Code Series 100, requires Trusts to define the participants and the portion of their entitlement to receive distribution of the economic interest. In most instances, the Trusts do not provide guidance on how they will record information relating to the identity of each Black Participant. The transactions are structured in a manner where the beneficiaries will only be selected each year to receive benefits for education or it is stated that a portion of dividends will go towards projects.
This means that Measured Entities will, for majority of the time of the transaction, have unidentified Black Participants, contrary to the requirements of Code Series 100. This will further frustrate the use of verification methodologies that an accredited verification professional will have to employ when measuring the Ownership Element of a Measured Entity.
20 October 2017 - NW3024
Steenkamp, Ms J to ask the Minister of Transport
(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:
The response below outlines payment of performance bonuses to employees as well as a breakdown of bonuses in each salary level for the 2016/17 financial year. Furthermore, the total estimated amount to be paid in bonuses to employees for 2017/18 financial year is provided. It should be noted that a breakdown of bonuses for the 2017/18 financial year would only be possible after all employees have been assessed at the end of the performance cycle i.e. 31 March 2018.
1(a) The total amount that was paid out in bonuses to employees in the Department of Transport for the 2016/17 financial year is R8 652.15 million.
1(b) Detailed breakdown of bonus according to each salary level for 2016/17:
Salary level |
Total number of Beneficiaries |
Amount |
3 |
12 |
R 43 402.56 |
4 |
16 |
R 54 237.56 |
5 |
26 |
R 83 529.77 |
6 |
74 |
R 409 128.99 |
7 |
54 |
R 363 139.61 |
8 |
72 |
R 565 331.81 |
9 |
62 |
R 584 158.92 |
10 |
49 |
R 562 119.22 |
11 |
58 |
R 832 364.34 |
12 |
61 |
R 1 160 331.95 |
13 |
50 |
R 2 597 918.06 |
14 |
18 |
R 1 396 486.40 |
Grand Total |
551.93 |
R 8 652 149.19 |
2 (a) In line with legislation and prescripts that regulate Performance Management and Development System in the Public Service, at least 1,5% is annually budgeted for payment of performance bonuses for employees. However, the Minister has the prerogative, in special circumstances to exceed the 1,5% allocated budget.
It is based on the above background that the 2017/18 projected amount for payment of performance bonuses to the deserving employees’ amount to: R6, 750,315.00.
2 (b) The Department is currently not in a position to provide detailed breakdown of the bonus that will be paid out to each employee in each salary level in the 2017-18 financial year, as this is dependent on the individual performance outcome which will only be determined at the end of the financial year (i.e. 31 May 2018).