Questions and Replies
31 August 2017 - NW2483
Maynier, Mr D to ask the Minister of Finance
(a) How many reports of reportable irregularities were received by the Independent Regulatory Board for Auditors (IRBA), in terms of section 45 of the Auditing Profession Act, Act 26 of 2005, in respect of each major public entity as outlined in Schedule 2 of the Public Finance Management Act, Act 1 of 1999, (i) in each of the past ten financial years and (ii) since 1 April 2017, (b) on what date was each such report received, (c) what is the name of the auditor from which each such report was received, (d) what are the particulars of the matters addressed in each report and (e) what action was taken following receipt of the report by IRBA in each case?
Reply:
With regards to the above information requested please see attachment - Annexure A.
31 August 2017 - NW2286
Matiase, Mr NS to ask the Minister of Justice and Correctional Services
(a) What progress has been made with regard to certain cases (names and details furnished) in the prosecutorial process and (b) without disclosing privileged information, (i) what are the next steps in the process and (ii) by what date will the specified steps be taken?
Reply:
(a) S v (names and details furnished)
The matter relates to a rhino crime syndicate in the Musina district and involves 1870 counts of rhino crimes and racketeering. The next appearance date for the case is 29 January 2018. One of the accused has lodged representations and the process of considering such representations is currently underway.
(b) S v (names and details furnished) (syndicate)
The matter relates to 318 counts of rhino-related crimes and racketeering; including theft of rhino horns from the Nature Conservation office in Giyani. The next appearance date is 15 September 2017 in the North Gauteng High Court. The motion application in which, inter alia, the presumptions contained in certain provincial legislation are being questioned, is being addressed.
(c) S v (names and details furnished)
This matter involves a (names and details furnished) who is involved in large scale dealing in rhino horn. He and accomplices are charged with, among others, various counts of C/S 57 of NEMBA. The matter has been postponed to 31 August 2017 for a new attorney and an application by the State for the recusal of the magistrate.
(d) S v (names and details furnished)
There are 12 accused in the matter, two of whom are members of SAPS. The accused are regarded as a rhino poaching syndicate also involved in other kinds of crime. The case against has been remanded to 28 November 2017 in the regional court, Skukuza. The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) North Gauteng has directed that the case must be transferred to the High Court for trial and the case has been remanded awaiting the High Court date.
(e) S v (names and details furnished) and Others
The accused were charged with counts of dealing in rhino horn; alternatively possession of rhino horn. The trial was scheduled to take place on
23 August 2017, but Accused no 1 was murdered with his wife a few days prior to the commission of the trial. The matter has subsequently been postponed to
6 September 2017 for the State to consider its position against Accused no 2 and 3.
31 August 2017 - NW2386
Purdon, Mr RK to ask the Minister of Environmental Affairs
(1)With reference to her media release on 24 July 2017 (details furnished), wherein it is stated that 15 out of 35 rhinos that were translocated were poached, (a) where were the 35 rhinos translocated from and (b) which facility were they translocated to; (2) have there been any successful arrests regarding this specific incident; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details; (3) what steps have been taken by her department to protect the remaining 20 rhinos in the affected facility; (4) what is the size, translated in quantity in tonnes, of the rhino horn stockpile currently held by (a) her department and/or (b) other government agencies?
Reply:
(1) (a) The rhinos were translocated from the Kruger National Park; and
(b) were translocated to Langgeluk Beleggings property in Kroonstad which comprises several farms across the Kroonstad district.
(2) The 20 rhinos are in private ownership and management.
(3) Private rhino owners authorised to possess rhinos are responsible for the security of their rhinos. Government supports such rhino owners, either upon request or through the overall national and provincial programs like the Intergrated Strategic Management Approach.
(4) (a) and (b)
The size and the whereabouts of the stockpile cannot be disclosed for security reasons.
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31 August 2017 - NW2453
Paulsen, Mr N M to ask the Minister of Trade and Industry
What are the top five goods, listed in accordance with their Rand value, that are (a) exported from South Africa to Malawi and (b) imported from Malawi to South Africa?
Reply:
(a) The top five exports by South Africa to Malawi in 2016; listed at 6-digit HS Code level and in accordance with Rand value; were the following:
Products |
Value in 2016 |
H870421: Motor vehicles for the transport of goods not exceeding 5t |
R 163,157,897 |
H210690: Other food preparations not elsewhere specified |
R 133,314,749 |
R 121,339,450 |
|
H380893: Herbicides, anti-sprouting products and plant-growth regulators |
R 94,252,581 |
R 91,965,903 |
Source: www.thedti.gov.za
(b) The top five imports by South Africa from Malawi in 2016; listed at 6-digit HS Code level and in accordance with Rand value; were the following:
Products |
Value (in Million Rands) |
H090240: Other black tea (fermented) and other partly fermented tea |
R 394,218,297 |
R 60,900,308 |
|
H170199: Other cane or beet sugar containing flavouring or coloring matter |
R 40,980,620 |
H400129: Other latex rubber products not pre-vulcanised |
R 35,945,579 |
H441299: Other products of plywood, veneered panels and similar laminated products |
R 26,991,161 |
Source: www.thedti.gov.za
31 August 2017 - NW2377
Shinn, Ms MR to ask the Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services
(1)(a) What are the (i) names and (ii) professional designations of each member appointed to the National Cybersecurity Advisory Council (NCAC) in response to the advertisement for nominations published on 23 April 2017, (b) what are the names of the information communication technology, cybersecurity or other sector companies or organisations that employ each of the specified council members and (c) how many nominations were received; (2) Whether the names of the proposed council members were approved by Cabinet; if not, (a) why not and (b) by when will the list be approved; if so, on which date was it approved; (3) Whether he has met with the council yet; if not, (a) why not and (b) by what date does he plan to meet with them; if so, on which date; (4) What (a) is the mandate of the council and (b) deadlines have been set for deliverables?
Reply:
I have been informed by the Department as follows:
1(a) (i) The Department has not finalised the appointment of the NCAC members. The Department is reviewing the received applications and thereafter the appointment process will be finalised.
(ii) As indicated in 1(a)(i) above, the appointment process has not yet been concluded, however, the professional designations of the applicants are as follows: (5) five from the legal fraternity, (4) four government officials, (5) five from academia, (16) sixteen from the ICT-sector, (1) one member of a research council and (3) three members of NGO’s.
(1)(b) The appointment of NCAC members have not been finalised.
(1)(c) 34 nominations were received
(2) No
(2)(a) Cabinet approval is not a prerequisite, however, according to the NCAC Terms of Reference, the Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services has the responsibility to appoint the Council Members.
(2)(b) See (2)(a) above
(3) The Minister will meet with the Council as soon as the members of the Council have been appointed.
(4)(a) According to the National Cybersecurity Policy Framework the mandate of the NCAC is to advise the Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services on policy and technical issues, and other matters pertinent to Cybersecurity pursuant to building confidence and trust in the secure use of ICTs.
(4)(b) After appointment, the NCAC will engage with the Department and the Minister, thereafter it will adopt a work plan which will detail the deliverables for the term of the Council.
Approved/Not Approved
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Dr Siyabonga Cwele, MP
Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services
Date:
31 August 2017 - NW2370
Van der Westhuizen, Mr AP to ask the Minister of Higher Education and Training
(1)With reference to his reply to question 1917 on 28 July 2017, what are the reasons for the vast differences in the numbers of staff appointed full-time and part-time at the nine Community Education and Training Colleges (CET); (2) will his department be working towards a more standardised staff establishment model for CET colleges; if so, (a) what staff establishment model is deemed appropriate to ensure quality service delivery in this regard, (b) what steps will be needed to move towards such a dispensation and (c) by what date will the staff establishment model be implemented?
Reply:
1. The appointed staff within Community Education and Training (CET) colleges was transferred from the erstwhile Adult Education and Training units within the Provincial Departments of Education to the Department of Higher Education and Training under Section 197 of the Labour Relations Act of 1995. The conditions of service for these appointed staff can only be changed through a collective bargaining process in terms of both the Labour Relation Act and Public Service Act.
2. The Department intends to standardise the post establishment model.
(a) In the short-term, the Department is applying the post provisioning model to CET colleges whilst the Department is working towards a programme funded model, which is deemed to be more efficient. The outcome of the programme diversification pilot will assist the Department in determining which programmes are in demand, and what are the cost drivers for each programme.
(b) The implementation of a standardised post establishment model will require the allocation of additional funding. The Department has compiled a draft costed model for the standardisation of the conditions of employment for CET college staff. The model has to be subjected to a collective bargaining process and tabling to National Treasury for additional funding through a bidding process. The speed at which the collective bargaining process progresses depends on the Public Service Central Bargaining Council’s (PSCBC) determination on whether the CET college lecturers’ conditions of service are collectively bargained for in the General Public Service Sector Bargaining Council or any other collective bargaining council which the PSCBC may determine.
(c) The implementation of a standardized post establishment model is subject to the availability of funding and conclusion of a collective agreement with Labour. Service Sector Bargaining Council
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QUESTION 2370 APPROVED/NOT APPROVED/AMENDED
Dr BE NZIMANDE, MP
MINISTER OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING
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31 August 2017 - NW2423
Madisha, Mr WM to ask the Minister of Energy
(1)What were the circumstances surrounding and reasons for the suspension of a certain person (name and details furnished); (2) has the matter been investigated and resolved; if not, why not; if so, what were the findings and outcomes?
Reply:
(1) The suspension of Mr Aphane is still a matter between the department and the employee. The circumstance leading to the suspension cannot be disclosed to anyone as this is still under investigation. This cannot be revealed as it might taint the integrity of the investigation.
(2) The matter is still under investigation and the processes are within the 60 days prescribed by the law and no findings and outcomes have been reached. The matter will be subjected to disciplinary processes as guided by Chapter 7 of SMS handbook.
31 August 2017 - NW2449
Khawula, Mr M to ask the Minister of Trade and Industry
What are the top five goods, listed in accordance with their Rand value, that are (a) exported from South Africa to the United Republic of Tanzania and (b) imported from the United Republic of Tanzania to South Africa?
Reply:
(a) The top five exports by South Africa to the United Republic of Tanzania in 2016; listed at 6-digit HS Code level and in accordance with Rand value; were the following:
Products |
Value in 2016 |
H720839: Flat-rolled products of iron or non-alloy steel, of a width of 600 mm or more, hot-rolled, not clad, plated or coated of a thickness of less than 3 mm |
R358,002,635 |
H870421: Motor vehicles for the transport of goods not exceeding 5t |
R341,876,063 |
H480810: Corrugated paper and paperboard, whether or not perforated |
R185,115,280 |
H720711: Semi-Finished products of iron or non- alloy steel of rectangular (including square) cross-section, the width measuring less than twice the thickness |
R148,088,917 |
H390210: Polypropylene: |
R134,075,221 |
Source: www.thedti.gov.za
(b) The top five imports by South Africa from the United Republic of Tanzania in 2016; listed at 6-digit HS Code level and in accordance with Rand value; were the following:
Products |
Value in 2016 |
H090240: Other black tea (fermented) and other partly fermented tea |
R63,291,536 |
H610910: T-shirts, singlets and other vests, knitted or crocheted of cotton |
R53,910,173 |
H090111: Coffee (Not decaffeinated) |
R51,046,486 |
H710231: Unworked or simply sawn, cleaved or bruted |
R38,273,794 |
H240220: Cigarettes containing tobacco |
R19,419,945 |
Source: www.thedti.gov.za
31 August 2017 - NW2455
Ketabahle, Ms V to ask the Minister of Trade and Industry
Whether, with reference to his reply to question 1993 on 4 August 2017, the companies importing the products are recorded when his department records import; if so, (a) who are the companies who accounted for the top five imports in each category and (b) what was the rand value in the (i) 2013-14, (ii) 2014-15 and 2015-16 financial years?
Reply:
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) is the legislatively empowered controlling entity for statistics on the importation and exportation of goods. Exercising this control entails record-keeping, verification, publication and analysis of trade data. SARS does not ordinarily disclose the names of either importing or exporting companies to the Department of Trade and Industry. SARS considers this information to be highly confidential and, in acting within the confines of the Customs and Excise Act, Act 91 of 1964 as amended, SARS may only disclose such information in very limited circumstances.
31 August 2017 - NW2384
Van Dyk, Ms V to ask the Minister of Communications
What total amount has been spent on the set-top box procurement process to date in terms of (a) legal costs, (b) administration costs, (c) outsourced consulting costs and (d) any other costs that may have been incurred?
Reply:
Department of Telecommunications and Postal Services (DTPS) is in a better position to provide a Reply to this Parliamentary Question. This Parliamentary Question should be redirected to DTPS
31 August 2017 - NW1857
Waters, Mr M to ask the Minister of Police
Whether he received the letter (details furnished) pertaining to the comments made by a certain person (name and details furnished); if so, (a) on what date will he acknowledge receipt of such correspondence and (b) what action is he taking in this regard?
Reply:
(a) The letter, dated 23 May 2017, from Michael Waters MP (Deputy Chief Whip of the Democratic Alliance), was received on 12 June 2017. The office of the Provincial Commissioner, acknowledge of receipt, thereof.
(b) A case of crimen injuria and corruption (bribery) was opened, as per Edenvale CAS 108/06/2017. The matter was reported to the Cluster Community Police Board, for the necessary disciplinary action to be instituted against the Chairperson. A date was set for, 20 June 2017.
31 August 2017 - NW2247
Motau, Mr SC to ask the Minister of Basic Education
(1)How does (a) her department and/or (b) the provincial departments intend to distribute the R477 million Medium-Term Expenditure Framework conditional grant for profoundly intellectually disabled children; (2) how will the specified grant be used to benefit (a) learners and (b) teachers in the implementation of the Policy and Learning Programme; (3) did any legal settlements prompt the introduction of the grant?
Reply:
1. (a) The funding allocation to Provincial Education Departments is as follows:
Province |
Allocation 2017/18 |
Allocation 2018/19 |
Allocation 2019/20 |
R’000 |
R’000 |
R’000 |
|
Eastern Cape |
3 537 |
12 283 |
14 622 |
Free State |
11 368 |
28 864 |
34 360 |
Gauteng |
12 632 |
30 707 |
36 554 |
KwaZulu-Natal |
5 558 |
14 739 |
17 545 |
Limpopo |
9 853 |
24 565 |
29 243 |
Mpumalanga |
12 883 |
31 322 |
37 285 |
Northern Cape |
2 021 |
6 142 |
7 312 |
North West |
2 274 |
6 756 |
8 042 |
Western Cape |
11 874 |
30 093 |
35 822 |
Total |
72 000 |
185 471 |
220 785 |
(b) Provinces will distribute the grant in accordance with the following guidelines as stipulated in the Grant Framework:
- 13% for training of teachers and the 31 Outreach Teams;
- 11% for Learning and Teaching Support Materials, toolkits and equipment for centres and designated schools;
- 56% for compensation of itinerant teams and provincial co-ordinators; as well as
- 20% for administration including travel, vehicles, accommodation and subsistence.
(2) (a) The Grant will be used to benefit learners in the following ways:
- To provide therapeutic and psycho-social intervention to learners and their families in targeted 186 schools and 280 care centres by appointing and training 155 specialised staff, who will provide the therapeutic intervention and procuring equipment as well as learning teaching support materials (LTSM) to be used by the staff;
- To track, provide learner-specific support and follow up on their progress by creating a comprehensive and reliable database of learners in the targeted schools and care centres;
- To provide quality education and support to learners by further developing the professional capacity, knowledge and skills of caregivers and teachers in the 280 care centres, 186 schools;
- To facilitate leaners’ access to various government services and other intervention programmes through working collaboratively with other government departments and non-governmental organisations (NGO); and
- To advocate for learners’ rights to access public-funded quality education through documenting and reporting on the Grant’s achievements.
(b) The Grant will be used to benefit teachers in the following ways:
- To provide accredited training programmes to teachers in 186 schools, caregivers in 280 care centres and 155 therapists, on disability and on how to implement the Learning Programme for Learners with Severe to Profound Intellectual Disability;
- To develop teachers’ and caregivers’ professional practice in managing learners with severe to profound intellectual disability, through the provision of onsite training and support by a team of therapists and special needs teachers; and
- To provide caregivers in 280 targeted care centres an opportunity to acquire a Level 5 qualification, which is currently being developed by the DBE in collaboration with the University of Cape Town.
(3) Yes. The grant was prompted by the judgement of the Western Cape High Court in 2010, in the case of the Western Cape Forum for Intellectual Disability against the Government of South Africa and the Government of the Province of the Western Cape (Case No: 18678/2007).
31 August 2017 - NW2394
Hadebe, Mr TZ to ask the Minister of Mineral Resources
(1)(a) How many asbestos mines have been rehabilitated since the inception of his department’s asbestos rehabilitation project in 2008, (b) what amount has been spent to date and (c)(i) what are the names of the mines that have been rehabilitated and (ii) where are these mines located; (2) (a) how many asbestos mines still need to be rehabilitated and (b) what is the estimated rehabilitation costs; (3) by what date does his department anticipate to conclude the rehabilitation of asbestos mines?
Reply:
1. (a) 21 sites
(b) R154 152 385.16
(c)
- Strelley Northern Cape
- Jebolo: Northern Cape
- Prieska Old Hospital: Northern Cape
- Langley Limpopo:
- Mafefe Kappa: Limpopo
- Prieska Parkland Creation: Northern Cape
- Heuningvlei: Northern Cape
- Vergenoeg: Northern Cape
- Ga-Lotolo: Northern Cape
- Lokaleng Northern Cape
- Ditabogong: Limpopo
- Mahlatjane: Limpopo
- Klipriver: Kwazulu Natal
- Sithilo: Kwazulu Natal
- Ga-Madiba: Limpopo
- Betle: Limpopo
- Mang le Mang: Limpopo
- Masaneng: Northern Cape
- Buisvlei South: Northern Cape
- Buisvlei North: Northern Cape
- Motsane: Limpopo
2. (a) 234
(b) R1 701 278 865
3. 2029
Approved/Not Approved
Mr MJ Zwane, MP
Minister of Mineral Resources
Date Submitted:-……………/………………/2017
31 August 2017 - NW2361
van der Merwe, Ms LL to ask the Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services
With reference to the contract signed between the South African Post Office (SAPO) and the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA), (a) what is the monetary value of the contract, (b) what is the period of the contract and (c) will SAPO be able to comply with the relevant requirements of the contract applicable to them to ensure that the Constitutional Court deadline in terms of SASSA being ready to pay out grants on behalf of the State is met?
Reply:
I have been informed by SAPO as follows:
SAPO does not have a contract with the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) as yet. SAPO has, however, received a letter of intention to work with SASSA.
(a) The final monetary value will be determined out of engagements between SAPO and SASSA.
(b) Not applicable as no contract has been signed.
(c) SAPO has submitted its proposal including its capacity to SASSA. Further, SAPO has informed me that it has the capacity to deal with various aspects of the value chain including banking services.
Approved/Not Approved
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Dr Siyabonga Cwele, MP
Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services
Date:
31 August 2017 - NW2369
Alberts, Mr ADW to ask the Minister of Finance
Whether, with reference to his answer to question 1614 on 4 August 2017, he can indicate (a) What number of complaints have been lodged with the Ombudsman and (b) what number of the complaints submitted, expressed as percentages,
Reply:
(a) What number of complaints have been lodged with the Ombudsman
Financial period |
Total number |
2013/14 |
156 |
2014/15 |
1270 |
2015/16 |
2133 |
NB: Final information relating to the 2016/17 will be made available once the Annual Report is tabled in Parliament. In regard to earlier Parliamentary Question 1614, details relating to 2016/17 were provisional and were still to be verified.
and (b) what number of the complaints submitted, expressed as percentages,
(i) were successful for the applicant(s) and (ii) were unsuccessful in that there was no merit in the applications? NW2614E
Year |
Successful for taxpayer |
Unsuccessful for taxpayer |
2013/14 |
80% |
20% |
2014/15 |
84% |
16% |
2015/16 |
87% |
13% |
NB: The 2016/17 information will be made available once the Annual Report has been tabled in Parliament.
31 August 2017 - NW2452
Mkhaliphi, Ms HO to ask the Minister of Trade and Industry
What are the top five goods, listed in accordance with their Rand value, that are (a) exported from South Africa to Zambia and (b) imported from Zambia to South Africa?
Reply:
(a) The top five exports by South Africa to Zambia in 2016; listed at 6-digit HS Code level and in accordance with Rand value; were the following:
Products |
Value in 2016 |
R 2,077,475,340 |
|
R 712,322,890 |
|
R 686,494,530 |
|
H870421: Motor vehicles for the transport of goods not exceeding 5t |
R 541,189,908 |
H310290: Other, including mixtures not specified in the foregoing subheadings |
R 498,243,927 |
Source: www.thedti.gov.za
(b) The top five imports by South Africa from Zambia in 2016; listed at 6-digit HS Code level and in accordance with Rand value; were the following:
Products |
Value in 2016 |
R 720,415,928 |
|
H740811: Of which the maximum cross-sectional dimension exceeds 6 mm |
R 475,504,693 |
R 269,585,968 |
|
141,168,698 |
|
H854449: Insulated copper wire |
115,810,930 |
Source: www.thedti.gov.za
31 August 2017 - NW1821
Sonti, Ms NP to ask the Minister of Communications
Whether she travelled to Dubai as it is allegedly revealed in the recently leaked Gupta emails; if so, (a) on what date did she travel, (b) what was the purpose of her trip, (c) who paid for her (i) hotel accommodation (ii) car hire and (iii) spa treatment?
Reply:
Guidelines on Parliamentary Questions published on the Announcements, Tablings and Committee Reports (ATC) dated 25 November 2017 indicate that “Questions may not refer to matters under consideration of a parliamentary committee or deal with matters within the jurisdiction of the chairperson of a parliamentary committee or a House of Parliament;". The matter on travel to Dubai is with Office of the Members’ Interest for consideration by the Parliamentary Committee on Ethics and Member’s Interests.
31 August 2017 - NW2313
Mbhele, Mr ZN to ask the Minister of Justice and Correctional Service
With reference to his reply to question number 1761 on 11 July 2017, was there a threat and risk assessment conducted which recommended that the National Director of Public Prosecution be awarded VIP security through the SA Police Service; if not, on what basis is the specified security provided; if so, (a) on what date was the specified assessment done, (b) what were the recommendations of the specified threat assessment, (c) on what date will the situation next be reviewed and (d) will he make a copy of the threat assessment report available to Mr Z N Mbhele?
Reply:
The provision and implementation of close-in-transit protection services, is provided to the National Director of Public Prosecutions. This was done after a Threats and Risk Assessment have been done many years back and has been the norm with all other predecessors appointed to hold the same office. Security services are therefore provided to the Office of the NDPP, irrespective of the person holding such office at any time. Threats and Risk Assessments are done as and when required and the outcome thereof will determine the kind of security required. Threat assessment reports remain confidential.
31 August 2017 - NW2454
Ndlozi, Dr MQ to ask the Minister of Trade and Industry
What are the top five goods, listed in accordance with their Rand value, that are (a) exported from South Africa to Mozambique and (b) imported from Mozambique to South Africa?
Reply:
(a) The top five exports by South Africa to Mozambique in 2016; listed at 6-digit HS Code level and in accordance with Rand value; were the following:
Products |
Value in 2016 |
R 3,412,980,607 |
|
R 3,320,872,456 |
|
R 2,304,527,424 |
|
R 1,714,658,103 |
|
R 744,247,536 |
Source: www.thedti.gov.za
(b) The top five imports by South Africa from Mozambique in 2016; listed at 6-digit HS Code level and in accordance with Rand value; were the following:
Products |
Value in 2016 |
R 3,108,880,405 |
|
R 2,644,697,897 |
|
R 1,232,553,978 |
|
H760511: Of which the maximum cross-sectional dimension exceeds 7 mm: |
R 455,280,852 |
H670490: Other wigs, false beards and eye lashes and products of human hair |
R 409,189,161 |
Source: www.thedti.gov.za
30 August 2017 - NW2062
Paulsen, Mr N M to ask the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries QUESTION
Whether (a) his department and/or (b) any entities reporting to him are funding, including by way of discretionary funding, any institution of research and development (i) domestically and/or (ii) internationally; if so, (aa)(aaa) what are the names of the specified institutions and (bbb) what are their functions, (bb) from what date has his department or any entity reporting to him been funding them and (cc) what amount has his department contributed towards such funding?
Reply:
DAFF
1. (a) The department funds a number of research and development institutions including the science councils through the Research and Technology Fund (RTF). The RTF is administered on behalf of the department by the National Research Foundation (NRF).
103 research projects were approved for funding through the RTF in 2015 and the funding is for 3 years
21 Institutions (Universities, Science Councils and 1 Research Station) are currently receiving funding through the RTF.
(aaa) Name of Institution:
National Research Foundation (NRF)
(bbb) Functions of the institution
The NRF receives its mandate from the National Research Foundation Act (Act No 23 of 1998). According to Section 3 of the Act, the objective of the NRF is to:
Promote and support research through funding, human resource development and the provision of the necessary facilities in order to facilitate the creation of knowledge, innovation and development in all fields of research, including indigenous knowledge, and thereby to contribute to the improvement of the quality of life of all the people of the Republic.
(bb) Funding period
2013/14 to 2019/20
(cc) Funding Allocations:
2013/14 R7.0 million
2014/15 R15.0 million
2015/16 R20.8 million
2016/17 R15, 6 million
2017/18 R17.3 million
2. (a) The department also funds the Agricultural Research Council (ARC) through the parliamentary grant as follows
(aaa) Name of Institution:
Agricultural Research Council (ARC)
(bbb) Functions of the institution
The Agricultural Research Council (ARC) was established by the Agricultural Research Act (1990) and is the main agricultural research institution in South Africa. In terms of the act, the council’s primary mandate is to conduct research and development, and effect the transfer of technology in order to promote agriculture and industry, contribute to a better quality of life, and facilitate and ensure conservation of natural resources.
(bb) Funding period
From 1994/95 to date
(cc) Funding Allocations:
1994/95 R246.4 million
1995/96 R287.0 million
1996/97 R331.1 million
1997/98 R354.3 million
1998/99 R302.6 million
1999/2000 R294.1 million
2000/01 R276.8 million
2001/02 R271.2 million
2002/03 R275.0 million
2003/04` R309.0 million
2004/05 R342.1 million
2005/06 R360.9 million
2006/07 R500.4 million
2007/08 R488.5 million
2008/09 R514.6 million
2009/10 R525.4 million
2010/11 R622.3 million
2011/12 R755.5 million
2012/13 R943.0 million
2013/14 R950.2 million
2014/15 R1.029 million
2015/16 R803.9 million
2016/17 R812.9 million
2017/18 R974.6 million
(b) Funding by Public entities reporting to DAFF
1. (aaa) Name of institution
Perishable products control board (PPECB)
Entity |
Agricultural Research Council |
Posting Date |
30/07/2015 |
Reason |
4x4 Rally Sponsorship- Marketing |
Amount |
R 2,000.00 |
Entity |
Citrus Research International |
Posting Date |
01/04/2016 |
Reason |
Silver Sponsorship - Research Symposium |
Amount |
R 28,500.00 |
Entity |
Citrus Research International |
Posting Date |
28/05/2014 |
Reason |
Silver Sponsorship - Research Symposium |
Amount |
R 18,810.00 |
2. (aaa) Name of institution:
Onderstepoort Biological Products (OBP)
OBP is not funding any institution of research and development
3. (aaa) Name of institution
NCERA Farms (Pty) Limited
NCERA is not funding any institution of research and development
4. (aaa) Name of institution
Agricultural Research Council (ARC)
ARC is not funding any institution of research and development
5. (aaa) Name of institution
National Agricultural Marketing Council (NAMC)
NAMC is not funding any institution of research and development.
6. (aaa) Name of institution
Marine Living Resources Fund (MLRF)
MLRF is not funding any institution of research and development
30 August 2017 - NW2401
Cassim, Mr Y to ask the Minister of Higher Education and Training
(1)What were the (a) overall budgets of each Student Representative Council in each campus of the (i) University of KwaZulu-Natal, (ii) Mangosuthu University of Technology, (iii) Durban University of Technology and (iv) University of Zululand in the (aa) 2015-16 and (bb) 2016-17 financial years and (b) findings of the auditor-general in each case; (2) whether the auditor-general made recommendations on the budgets of the specified Student Representative Councils in the specified financial years; if so, what are the relevant details in each case; (3) what was the overall state subsidy for each student at each of the specified universities in each of the specified financial years?
Reply:
(1) The Department does not receive infomation on the overall budgets of Student Representative Councils and neither does the annual financial reports reflect these budgeted amounts. The Auditor-General does not conduct audits at universities as these audits are undertaken by private auditing firms.
(2) See reponse to (1).
(3) The table link below summarises the total state grant for each university and calculates the budget per Full Time Equivalent (FTE) student.
https://pmg.org.za/files/RNW2401-170830Table.pdf
The overall state subsidy for each university is based on block and earmarked grants as set out in the annual public document, i.e. Ministerial Statement on University Funding, which is available on the Department’s website.
When comparing the budget allocation per FTE student of universities, it should be noted that the offering of certain academic programmes, such as Medicine and Engineering, are more expensive to offer than other programmes, and that the University of Zululand does not offer these programmes.
COMPILER/CONTACT PERSONS:
EXT:
DIRECTOR – GENERAL
STATUS:
DATE:
QUESTION 2401 APPROVED/NOT APPROVED/AMENDED
Dr BE NZIMANDE, MP
MINISTER OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING
STATUS:
DATE:
30 August 2017 - NW2288
Paulsen, Mr N M to ask the Minister of Environmental Affairs
What efforts are being made to uncover, track and expeditiously bring to justice the main operators of the rhino horn organised trade syndicates within South Africa’s borders and those profiting most from it?
Reply:
Significant efforts continue to be made to investigate and disrupt those syndicates responsible for rhino poaching and the trafficking of rhino horn. Due to the organised nature of these crimes the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigations (“the Hawks”) takes a lead role supported by other units within the South Africa Police Service, the South African Revenue Service, the Financial Intelligence Centre, the National Prosecuting Authority as well as SANParks, the provincial conservations authorities and the Department of Environmental Affairs. This integrated approach is realising success at higher levels within the syndicates (and not only those individuals responsible for poaching).
During 2016 this integrated approach resulted in the dismantling of levels 3 to 4 rhino horn trafficking activities as follows:
Arrests @ levels 3 and 4: 19
Total Rhino horns seized: 165
While in the first six months of 2017 the following activities related to levels 3 and 4 within these rhino trafficking syndicates:
Arrests @ levels 3 and 4: 12 suspects
Estimated Rhino horn weight: 138.46 kilogram
The Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation has confirmed that they currently have two (2) projects under investigation; six (6) major investigations and 4 wildlife trafficking syndicates on the court roll. Senior State Advocates from the National Prosecuting Authority have been assigned to support the investigations and lead these prosecutions.
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30 August 2017 - NW2269
Mulder, Dr PW to ask the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and FisheriesQUESTION
(a) What is the total number of director-generals that the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries has had since 12 May 2009, (b) what are their names and (c) for what period did they serve in each case?
Reply:
(a) Four (4)
(b) and (c)
DESIGNATION |
NAME |
PERIOD SERVED IN POSITION |
Director - General |
Ms N. Nduli |
16 July 2008 to 15 October 2009 |
Director - General |
Mr L. Zita |
16 September 2010 to 16 August 2012 |
Director - General |
Prof EV Vries |
01 October 2013 to 22 September 2015 |
Director - General |
Mr MM Mlengana |
01 July 2016 – current (Was placed on pre- cautionary suspension on 11 July 2017). |
30 August 2017 - NW2372
Bozzoli, Prof B to ask the Minister of Higher Education and Training
(1)Whether the new framework for the auditing of universities has been piloted by the Council on Higher Education (CHE) as promised for 2017; if not, (a) why not, (b) on what date will the pilot take place and (c) in which university will it be piloted; if so, will he furnish Prof B Bozzoli with a copy of the framework; (2) is there a timetable for the actual audit cycle for all universities after piloting; if not, why not; if so, when will each university be audited?
Reply:
(1) The Council on Higher Education (CHE) has been utilising a consultative approach to engage with higher education institutions for the past year on how best to undertake institutional quality assurance, underpinned by a review of recent trends in quality assurance internationally. In line with these trends, the CHE is preparing a framework document for the new process, which will be called Institutional Quality Reviews (IQRs). IQRs will assess the effectiveness of institutions’ quality assurance systems. The framework document will be presented to the Higher Education Quality Committee (HEQC) on 9 November 2017, where after a copy can be made available. The process will be piloted in February 2018. Volunteers to undergo pilots will be solicited at a meeting of Deputy Vice-Chancellors: Academic as well as Teaching and Learning on 20 September 2017.
(2) The implementation of IQRs is scheduled to begin in the 2018/19 financial year, provided funding is made available.
COMPILER/CONTACT PERSONS:
EXT:
DIRECTOR – GENERAL
STATUS:
DATE:
QUESTION 2372 APPROVED/NOT APPROVED/AMENDED
Dr BE NZIMANDE, MP
MINISTER OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING
STATUS:
DATE:
30 August 2017 - NW2363
Singh, Mr N to ask the Minister of Environmental Affairs
In respect of the biodiversity compliance workshop that her department hosted with muti traders and traditional leaders in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal on 8 June 2017, what (a) were the outcomes of the workshop and (b) steps are being taken by her department to prevent the continuing trade in critical and endangered species at the Durban and other muti markets in operation around the country?
Reply:
(a) The compliance promotion and awareness workshop held on 08 June 2017 produced positive outcomes in relation to the implementation of the department’s environmental legislation. The workshop provided:
i) the competent authorities (national Department of Environmental Affairs, Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife and Ethekwini Municipality) with an opportunity to present to the traditional healers, muti traders and muti collectors all applicable environmental legislation and to promote awareness of all legal requirements that have to be complied with when they carry out their business;
ii) the traditional healers and muti traders and muti collectors with an opportunity to provide an insight into their understanding of the various legal requirements that they have to comply with;
iii) the traditional healers, muti traders and muti collectors with an opportunity to provide proof of their willingness to comply with environmental legislation and the steps or initiatives undertaken to ensure that they operate within the ambit of the law; and
iv) the traditional healers, muti traders and muti collectors also had an opportunity to highlight the challenges and frustration they encounter in respect of the permit application process and the delay in issuing permits by some of the authorities. They also requested authorities to consider reviewing the duration of the permit with a view to increasing the validity period from one year to two or three years.
The highlight of the workshop was the announcement by Mr Zihlahlazemithi Cele (a traditional healer from the area of uMlazi, who has cultivated more than 500 indigenous plants species with medicinal value) that he no longer harvests from the wild. The department is accordingly encouraging all traditional healers to be like Mr Cele and establish their own muti-gardens.
(b) The department is working with all relevant stakeholders in the province, namely, the South African Biodiversity Institute (SANBI), the provincial environmental authorities, Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife, the eThekwini Municipality and the leadership of traditional healers to ensure that there is increasing compliance with environmental legislation. The department is working closely with Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife which is a permitting authority in the province to ensure that permits are issued as speedily as possible. These initiatives are aimed at preventing the trade in critical and endangered species at the various muti markets in operation around the country and is the first phase of an ongoing compliance drive being pioneered in this economic and medicinal sector.
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29 August 2017 - NW2043
Marais, Mr EJ to ask the Minister of Police
How many drug-related cases from the Edenvale Police Station in Gauteng (a) went to court and (b) ended in successful convictions in the 2016-17 financial year?
Reply:
(a) 206 Drug-related cases were referred to court from the Edenvale Police Station in 2016/2017.
(b) 80 Drug-related cases referred to court resulted in successful convictions.
29 August 2017 - NW2050
Cassim, Mr Y to ask the Minister of Police
With reference to the reply to question 1428 on 6 June 2016, how many vehicles were delivered for the detective division at the Tembisa South Police Station by 31 January 2017?
Reply:
None.
However, in April 2017, one vehicle was delivered to the Tembisa South Detective Service.
29 August 2017 - NW2309
Mathys, Ms L to ask the MINISTER OF PUBLIC SERVICE AND ADMINISTRATION:
(a) What number of imbizos has her department held since 1 April 2017, (b) (i) what has been the cost and (ii) what number of tenders have been issued for the imbizos and (c) who have the tenders been issued to?
Reply:
a) It is one of our Governments priority to ensure that all members of executive engage in Izimbizo to stay in contact with its people and to listen to their concerns and to be responsive to their needs. The mandate of the Department of Public Service and Administration amongst others are to ensure the values and principles governing public administration as per 195(i) are entrenched in the work of all Government employees including Section 195(ii) the administration in every sphere of government, organ of state and public enterprises. It is therefore a powerful tool for the Ministry for the Public Service and Administration to regularly engage with ordinary South Africans to assess whether these values and principles are lived by government officials.
The Ministry for the Public Service and Administration has hosted various Izimbizo to date.
Minister
- Meloding, Matjhabeng local Municipality in the Free State Province
- Manguzi Village, uMhlabuyalingana Local Municipality, Kwa-Zulu Natal Province
- Madundubala and Mnini Village, Ethekwini Municipality, Kwa-Zulu Natal Province.
- Davhana Village , LIM345 Local Municipality, Limpopo Province
- Mafikeng Local Municipality, North West Province
- Setlagole Village, Ratlou Local Municipality, North West Province
- City Tshwane and the City of Johannesburg, Gauteng Province
- Mhinga Village in Limpopo Province
Deputy Minister
- Khayalisha in the Western Cape Province
- Mokopane in Limpopo Province
- Moletji in Limpopo Province
(b)(i) The total cost to date of all the Izimbizo is R3 174 627.70 were the Ministry has engaged with a total number of about 22 200 attendees. Numerous letters and reports were forwarded to national, provincial and local government departments to follow up on issued raised by the citizens.
(b)(ii) Forty Two (42) service providers were appointed to render various services for the Izimbizo.
c) The following service providers were appointed :
- MASA Catering Services Ltd
- C-Squared Consumer Connectedness
- I-Blink Information Technology
- Nokuhle Projects
- Crocia Events (Pty) Ltd
- BTS Security
- Duduzuthandi Trading
- Hlobs and Tgees Trading Enterprise
- Andimahle Trading Enterprise cc
- Philcon Trading Enterprise
- Focused Enterprises T/A Mboma Corp
- Mr T Conference Village 16
- MMP 1985 Property and Investment
- Refilwe Botsalano Trading Enterprise
- Tshidisaneo Protection Services
- Dintwe Transport Services and Tours
- Bonolo Supply
- Baksumi Distributors
- Ludify Suppliers
- LNT Enterprises
- Lina Mandla Trading Project
- Imvusa Trading 2328
- Makgoboketsa Manyashi Catering
- KS Engineerings
- Blackwater Current (Pty) Ltd
- Kekulo Investment Holdings
- Waterberg Emergency Services
- Mbovana Trading Enterprise
- A Ba Phomelele Trading Enterprises
- Awesome Events
- Limpopo Centre of Sign Language
- Janeklaas Trading
- Mohokwadi Catering
- Moletsi Community Media (MCM)
END
29 August 2017 - NW1970
Mbhele, Mr ZN to ask the Minister of Police
How many security threat assessments has his department and/or any entity reporting to him made recommending the assigning of (a) protection and security services and/or (b) Presidential protection services to individuals in the (i)(aa) 2010-11, (bb) 2011-12, (cc) 2012-13, (dd) 2013-14, (ee) 2014-15, (ff) 2015-16 and (gg) 2016-17 financial years and (ii) since 1 April 2017?
Reply:
(a) Protection and Security Services
(i)(aa) 2010-2011.
None.
(i)(bb) 2011-2012.
None.
(i)(cc) 2012-2013.
None.
(i)(dd) 2013-2014.
None.
(i)(ee) 2014-2015.
None.
(i)(ff) 2015-2016.
One threat.
(i)(gg) 2016-2017.
Two threats.
(ii) Since 1 April 2017.
None.
(b) Presidential Protection Service
(i)(aa) 2010-2011.
None.
(i)(bb) 2011-2012.
None.
(i)(cc) 2012-2013.
None.
(i)(dd) 2013-2014.
None.
(i)(ee) 2014-2015.
None.
(i)(ff) 2015-2016.
None.
(i)(gg) 2016-2017.
None.
(ii) Since 1 April 2017.
None.
29 August 2017 - NW2045
Bergman, Mr D to ask the Minister of Police
With reference to the reply to question 1860 on 22 September 2016, how many vehicles were delivered for the detective division at the Kempton Park Police Station by 31 January 2017?
Reply:
None.
However, in March 2017, one vehicle was delivered to the Kempton Park Detective Service.
29 August 2017 - NW2039
Motau, Mr SC to ask the Minister of Police
How many drug-related cases from the Germiston Police Station in Gauteng (a) went to court and (b) ended in successful convictions in the 2016-17 financial year?
Reply:
(a) 544 Drug-related cases were referred to court from the Germiston Police Station in 2016/2017.
(b) 218 Drug-related cases referred to court resulted in successful convictions.
29 August 2017 - NW2049
Brauteseth, Mr TJ to ask the Minister of Police
With reference to the reply to question 1859 on 22 September 2016, how many vehicles were delivered for the detective division at the Tembisa Police Station by 31 January 2017?
Reply:
None.
However, in April 2017 and June 2017, three vehicles were delivered to the Tembisa Detective Service.
29 August 2017 - NW2048
Brauteseth, Mr TJ to ask the Minister of Police
With reference to the reply to question 1865 on 23 September 2016, how many vehicles were delivered for the detective division at the Primrose Police Station by 31 January 2017?
Reply:
None.
However, in March 2017 and May 2017, two vehicles were delivered to the Primrose Detective Service.
29 August 2017 - NW2046
Bergman, Mr D to ask the Minister of Police
With reference to the reply to question 1863 on 22 September 2016, how many vehicles were delivered for the detective division at the Edenvale Police Station by 31 January 2017?
Reply:
None.
However, in March 2017, one vehicle was delivered to the Edenvale Detective Service.
29 August 2017 - NW2041
Marais, Mr EJ to ask the Minister of Police
How many drug-related cases from the Primrose Police Station in Gauteng (a) went to court and (b) ended in successful convictions in the 2016-17 financial year?
Reply:
(a) 316 Drug-related cases were referred to court from the Primrose Police Station in 2016/2017.
(b) 184 Drug-related cases referred to court resulted in successful convictions.
29 August 2017 - NW1685
Steenkamp, Ms J to ask the Minister of Police
How many drug-busting operations were conducted by the (a) SA Police Service and/or (b) Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation at the (i) Steinkopf, (ii) Vanwyksvlei, (iii) Calvinia, (iv) Nieuwoudtville, (v) Upington, (vi) Plooysberg, (vii) Roodepan and (viii) Williston police stations in the Northern Cape in each of the past ten financial years?
Reply:
a) The total number of operations targeting illicit drugs conducted, during the specified period, by the South African Police Service (SAPS) in the Northern Cape is as follows:
NUMBER OF OPERATIONS TARGETING ILLICIT DRUGS CONDUCTED AT THE STIPULATED STATIONS IN THE NORTHERN CAPE |
||||||||||
STATION NAME |
2007 / 2008 |
2008 / 2009 |
2009 / 2010 |
2010/2011 |
2011/ 2012 |
2012/ 2013 |
2013/ 2014 |
2014/ 2015 |
2015/ 2016 |
2016/ 2017 |
(i) Steinkopf |
44 |
47 |
3 |
13 |
37 |
23 |
11 |
8 |
49 |
84 |
(ii) Vanwyskvlei |
3 |
41 |
23 |
36 |
48 |
34 |
15 |
15 |
25 |
33 |
(iii) Calvinia |
110 |
108 |
70 |
58 |
71 |
66 |
81 |
51 |
78 |
173 |
(iv) Nieuwoudtsville |
94 |
90 |
94 |
38 |
43 |
57 |
22 |
22 |
26 |
59 |
(v) Upington |
260 |
354 |
1411 |
1333 |
932 |
574 |
267 |
303 |
359 |
378 |
(vi) Plooysburg |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
8 |
27 |
34 |
34 |
23 |
235 |
(vii) Roodepan |
100 |
71 |
59 |
132 |
363 |
822 |
94 |
78 |
608 |
220 |
(viii) Williston |
41 |
23 |
17 |
3 |
27 |
51 |
18 |
23 |
642 |
234 |
(b) The Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI) was established in 2009 under SA Police Service Amendment Act 57 of 2008, as amended SAPS 10 of 2012, the reply provided is, therefore, a consolidation of the last eight financial years.
NUMBER OF OPERATIONS TARGETING ILLICIT DRUGS CONDUCTED AT THE STIPULATED STATIONS IN THE NORTHERN CAPE BY DPCI |
|
STATION NAME |
|
(i) Steinkopf |
0 |
(ii) Vanwyksvlei |
0 |
(iii) Calvinia |
0 |
(iv) Nieuwoudtville |
0 |
(v) Upington |
224 |
(vi) Plooysberg |
0 |
(vii) Roodepan |
0 |
(viii) Williston |
0 |
29 August 2017 - NW2038
Motau, Mr SC to ask the Minister of Police
How many drug-related cases from the Sebenza Police Station in Gauteng (a) went to court and (b) ended in successful convictions in the 2016-17 financial year?
Reply:
(a) 277 Drug-related cases were referred to court from the Sebenza Police Station in 2016/2017.
(b) 271 Drug-related cases referred to court resulted in successful convictions.
29 August 2017 - NW2070
Mokause, Ms MO to ask the Minister of Human Settlements
Whether (a) her department and/or (b) any entities reporting to her are funding, including by way of discretionary funding, any institution of research and development (i) domestically and/or (ii) internationally; if so, (aa)(aaa) what are the names of the specified institutions and (bbb) what are their functions, (bb) from what date has her department or any entity reporting to her been funding them and (cc) what amount has her department contributed towards such funding?
Reply:
(a)(aa) In its endeavour to ensure the professionalization of the human settlements sector, the National Department of Human Settlements has partnered with the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU) and Mangosuthu University of Technology (MUT), to enhance the capacity of the sector to deliver sustainable human settlements. The department funded the establishment of the Chair for Education in Human Settlements Development Management at the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU) and the Chair for Research in Human Settlements at the Mangosuthu University of Technology (MUT)
The aforementioned Chairs established in the two universities are responsible for the following functions, amongst others:
- Conducting of research in human settlements to inform policy and programmes development, as well as informing relevant solutions to deal with the housing challenge;
- Development and teaching of human settlements qualifications to enhance the availability of requisite skills in the human settlements sector.
- Providing a consultation service and advice to the Department in support of its capacity building and professionalization endeavours;
- Providing training in the form of Short Learning Programmes, workshops and seminars, ensuring transfer of skills to public officials;
- Conducting skills audits and analyses that align with the human settlements education and capacity development strategy of the Department; and
- Providing solutions to problems faced by the government, CBOs, communities, and NGOs relating to human settlements.
Further, the National Department of Human Settlements has in February 2015 appointed the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) to revise and update the Guidelines for Human Settlements Planning and Design, commonly referred to as the Red Book. The guidelines review project is implemented over three years and is scheduled for completion by the end of the 2017/18 financial year.
The review was necessitated by substantial shifts in policy, priorities, values and the understanding of human settlements that have occurred globally as well as in South Africa in the 15 years since publication of the previous version of guidelines.
The purpose of the guidelines is to specify the Built Environment performance qualities that should be sought in South African settlements, and to provide practical guidance to users on how these qualities can be practically implemented to create sustainable human settlements.
(bb) The amount paid to the two universities are as tabulated below:
University |
Period |
Funding amount |
Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU) |
2013/14 To 2015/16 |
R11, 538, 000, 00 |
Mangosuthu University Of Technology (MUT) |
2016/17 |
R3, 500, 000, 00 |
Total Amount Paid To Universities |
R15, 038, 000, 00 |
The total amount contracted for the revision of the guidelines, is R19 932 574.00 (Vat included) and is paid in tranches in line with quarterly deliverables. To date R10 702 775.74 has been transferred to the CSIR for work completed.
(b) Entities reporting to the Minister
Of the eight entities reporting to me, it is only the National Housing Finance Corporation that is funding an institution.
(bb) The details of the funding arrangements are provided below:
Domestically / Internationally |
Name Of The Institution |
Function |
Date |
Amount |
(i) Domestically |
Centre for Affordable Housing Finance in Africa (CAHF) |
Strategic partnership with research specialist in the field of affordable housing to capacitate and strengthen research capability. |
2014 - 2017 |
R3 424 243 |
(ii) Internationally |
None |
None |
None |
None |
29 August 2017 - NW1686
Steenkamp, Ms J to ask the Minister of Police
How many drug-busting operations were conducted by the (a) SA Police Service and/or (b) Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation at the (i) Napier, (ii) Suurbraak, (iii) Bellville, (iv) Simon’s Town, (v) Still Bay, (vi) Lingelethu-West, (vii) Stanford and (viii) Kraaifontein police stations in the Western Cape in each of the last ten financial years?
Reply:
(a) The total number of operations targeting illicit drugs conducted, during the specified period, by the South African Police Service (SAPS) in the Western Cape is as follows:
NUMBER OF OPERATIONS TARGETING ILLICIT DRUGS CONDUCTED AT THE STIPULATED STATIONS IN THE WESTERN CAPE |
||||||||||
STATION NAME |
2007 / 2008 |
2008 / 2009 |
2009 / 2010 |
2010/2011 |
2011/ 2012 |
2012/ 2013 |
2013/ 2014 |
2014/ 2015 |
2015/ 2016 |
2016/ 2017 |
(i) Napier |
1 |
1 |
1 |
2 |
35 |
12 |
10 |
5 |
158 |
94 |
(ii) Suurbraak |
1 |
2 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
2 |
3 |
(iii) Bellville |
35 |
16 |
20 |
83 |
95 |
61 |
17 |
39 |
8 |
38 |
(iv) Simon’s Town |
1 |
0 |
3 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
(v) Still Bay |
0 |
4 |
12 |
18 |
4 |
17 |
22 |
16 |
77 |
22 |
(vi) Lingelethu-West |
10 |
17 |
11 |
12 |
8 |
9 |
9 |
6 |
22 |
11 |
(vii) Stanford |
1 |
2 |
2 |
1 |
12 |
1 |
10 |
5 |
8 |
20 |
(viii) Kraaifontein |
109 |
448 |
483 |
11 |
78 |
233 |
61 |
308 |
702 |
143 |
(b) The Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI) was established in 2009 under SA Police Service Amendment Act 57 of 2008, as amended SAPS 10 of 2012, the reply provided is, therefore, a consolidation of the last eight financial years.
NUMBER OF OPERATIONS TARGETING ILLICIT DRUGS CONDUCTED AT THE STIPULATED STATIONS IN THE WESTERN CAPE BY DPCI |
|
STATION NAME |
|
(i) Napier |
1 |
(ii) Suurbraak |
0 |
(iii) Belville |
5 |
(iv) Simon’s Town |
0 |
(v) Still Bay |
0 |
(vi) Lingelethu West |
2 |
(vii) Stanford |
0 |
(viii) Kraaifontein |
9 |
29 August 2017 - NW2297
Mokoena, Mr L to ask the Minister of Mineral Resources
(1)Why has his department not published (a) a national environmental compliance monitoring and enforcement report or (b) its environmental compliance monitoring and enforcement statistics as part of the Department of Environmental Affairs’ annual National Environmental Compliance Monitoring and Enforcement Report as promised by the former Minister of Mineral Resources, Adv Ngoako Ramatlhodi, in his reply to question 2365 on 13 July 2015; (2) (a) on what date will his department publish its environmental compliance monitoring and enforcement statistics and (b) in what format?
Reply:
1. (a) The department is currently working on an integrated system to make statistics related to compliance monitoring and enforcement accessible.
(b) It is work in progress, however, the process was delayed due to lack of funding.
2. (a) and (b) As indicated in 1 above, it is work in progress and when necessary funding becomes available, the department will make available 2. statistics relating to environmental compliance monitoring and enforcement.
Approved/Not Approved
Mr MJ Zwane, MP
Minister of Mineral Resources
Date Submitted:-……………/………………/2017
29 August 2017 - NW2034
Malatsi, Mr MS to ask the Minister of Human Settlements
(a)What total expenditure did each provincial department of human settlements incur on legal fees over (i) contractual disputes with contractors and (ii) labour disputes with departmental officials in the 2016-17 financial year and (b) what are the (i) full details and (ii) final outcomes in each case?
Reply:
The information provided by the provinces in response to the Honourable Member’s question is provided below:
Eastern Cape:
(i)Contractual Disputes With Contractors Expenditure Incurred on Legal Fees |
(i)Contractual Disputes With Contractors |
Final Outcomes In Each Case |
(ii) Labour Disputes With Departmental Officials In 2016/17 Financial Year |
(i) Full Details |
(ii) Final Outcomes In Each Case |
1 105 773 |
The dispute was about the services rendered. |
The Department settled the amount as per court order and the matter has been finalized. |
value of R276159.00 |
Unfair Dismissal |
Case was dismissed in favour of the employer |
490 530 |
Plaintiff claimed after rendering services to the Department without a valid extension to the agreement with the Department on the Mayfield Phase 2 project. |
The Department settled the amount as per court order. The contract ended 18 May 2017 and extension of time was requested |
value of R33832.80 |
Unfair Dismissal |
Case in progress |
955 737 |
Plaintiff is suing the Department for professional services rendered on the Motherwell project. Plaintiff left site but claimed to be paid for services rendered as it is claimed that they suspended services due to the conduct of the Department and therefore be paid for the time they could have spent on the project. |
The parties are exchanging pleadings. The contract ended 23 March 2013 |
- |
- |
- |
2 280 301 |
The contractor is suing the Department for work done and completed in terms of a cession entered into with a contractor, contracted to the Department on the Lubala 94 project. |
Matter pending before court. |
- |
- |
- |
400 338 |
The contractor is suing the Department for services rendered on the Gardening and Greening project. There is a dispute on the value of the services rendered and the contractor has failed to submit documentation proving their claim. |
The matter is pending before court. |
- |
- |
- |
4 287 111 |
The dispute was about the installation of services in the Bethelsdorp Phase C project. |
But the matter has been finalised and the department settled. The contract extended up to 31st March 2018 |
- |
- |
- |
147 247 |
The Department entered into an agreement with the contractor for construction services on the All Saints 700 Inkwenkwezi Project. The contractor contracted a number of subcontractors in the project without the knowledge of the Department. The claim is a dispute for non-payment of the subcontractors. |
The matter still in court. An extended contract ended 11 February 2016 |
- |
- |
- |
Free State:
(I)Contractual Disputes With Contractors |
(Ii) Labour Disputes With Departmental Officials In 2016/17 Financial Year |
(I) Full Details |
(Ii) Final Outcomes In Each Case |
Contractor vs the provincial Department of Human Settlements |
None |
Dispute is as a result of a breach of contract by the Contractor that led to the Department terminating the contract for poor performance and poor workmanship. |
A plea has been filled and the case is pending in court. |
Contractor vs the provincial Department of Human Settlements |
|
Matter is a contractual dispute over a cession agreement that the parties cancelled. |
Province has filed a plea and the matter is set down for trial for the 21, 22 and 24th November 2017. |
Contractor vs the provincial Department of Human Settlements |
|
Dispute arose as a result of a breach of contract by the Contractor, which led to the Department terminating the contract, based on failure to perform in terms of the contract. |
Case was withdrawn by the Applicant. |
Total Legal Costs Paid during 2016/17 financial year is R 164 487.00. |
|
|
Mpumalanga Province
Expenditure Incurred On Legal Fees |
(i)Contractual Disputes with contractors |
Final Outcomes In Each Case |
(ii) Labour Disputes With Departmental Officials In 2016/17 Financial Year |
(i)Full Details |
(ii) Final Outcomes In Each Case |
R926 216.47 |
The Attorneys were appointed to represent the Department against matters involving four contractors. |
Two matters are still being processed and the other two have been finalised |
R407 586.00
|
The matter is between the Department and two employees |
Both matters are still being processed |
North West
(i)Contractual Disputes with contractors |
(ii) Labour disputes with departmental officials in 2016/17 financial year |
(i) Full details |
(ii) Final outcomes in each case |
N/A |
The Department of Local Government and Human Settlements in North West and an employee |
The case is about a nullified appointment |
The matter is still before the labour court |
N/A |
The Department of Local Government and Human Settlements in North West and an employee |
Unfair dismissal claim |
The matter is still before the labour court |
N/A |
The Department of Local Government and Human Settlements in North West and an employee |
Level of grading dispute in terms of Resolution 3 of 1999 |
The matter is still before the labour court |
N/A |
The Department of Local Government and Human Settlements in North West and an employee |
Unfair dismissal claim |
The matter is still before the labour court |
KwaZulu-Natal
(a)(i) None
(ii)None
(b)(i)None
(ii)None
Limpopo Province
(a)(i) None
(ii)None
(b)(i)None
(ii)None
Northern Cape
(a)(i) None
(ii)None
(b)(i)None
(ii)None
Western Cape
(a)(i) None
(ii)None
(b)(i)None
(ii)None
Gauteng Province
The information is being collated and it will be provided once the process has been finalised.
29 August 2017 - NW2078
Xalisa, Mr Z R to ask the Minister of Environmental Affairs
Whether (a) her department and/or (b) any entities reporting to her are funding, including by way of discretionary funding, any institution of research and development (i) domestically and/or (ii) internationally; if so, (aa)(aaa) what are the names of the specified institutions and (bbb) what are their functions, (bb) from what date has her department or any entity reporting to her been funding them and (cc) what amount has her department contributed towards such funding?
Reply:
(a) No. The DEA does not provide funding to any institution for research and development either domestically or internationally
(i) N/A
(ii) N/A
(aa)(aaa) N/A
(bbb) N/A
(bb) N/A and
(cc) N/A
(b) Yes. SANBI does provide funding to the mentioned institution mentioned in the table below.
(i) Yes
(ii) Yes
(aa)(aaa) please note on table
(bbb) please note on table
(bb) please note on table
(cc) please note on table
National/ International |
Name of Institution |
Function |
Date of Funding |
Amount (complete and not abbreviated) |
National |
University of Cape Town (ADU) |
Academic Institution |
2015/16 -2016/17 |
R1 000 000 |
National |
University of Kwazulu-Natal |
Academic Institution |
2015/16 -2016/17 |
R11 865 |
National |
University of Limpopo |
Academic Institution |
2015/16 -2016/17 |
R30 000 |
National |
University of the Free State |
Academic Institution |
2015/16 -2016/17 |
R54 250 |
International |
UNEP WCMC |
Monitoring Centre |
2015/16 -2016/17 |
R660 300 |
National |
Panthera |
NGO |
2015/16 -2016/17 |
R150 000 |
National |
Birdlife South Africa |
NGO |
2016/17-2017/18 |
R100 000 |
National |
Capricorn Marine Environmental |
NGO |
2016/17-2017/18 |
R43 320 |
National |
Council for Scientific and Industrial Research |
Research Council |
2016/17-2017/18 |
R1 200 000 |
National |
South African Association for Marine Biological Research (SAAMBR) |
Research Institute |
2016/17-2017/18 |
R75 000 |
National |
UKZN |
Academic Institution |
October 2015 – October 2021 |
R6 474 284 |
National |
University of Stellenbosch |
Academic Institution |
May 2017 |
R233 742 |
National |
UKZN |
Academic Institution |
2015/16 |
R600 000 |
National |
UKZN |
Executed components of uMngeni Resilience Project that is funded by Global Adaptation Fund |
October 2015 – October 2021 |
R6 474 284 |
National |
University of Stellenbosch |
Guideline for Ecosystem Based Adaptation |
May 2017 |
R233 742 |
National |
UKZN |
Taxonomic research on Sida and flora of KZN |
2015/16 |
R600 000 |
National |
UKZN |
Co-implementation of a Green Fund project: Investing in ecological infrastructure to enhance water security in the uMngeni River catchment. |
May 2014 to October 2015 |
R1 914 000 |
International |
The Open University |
iSpot citizen science data collection platform |
August 2016 - 2017 |
R197 000 (DEA MTEF grant) |
National |
UCT |
Post Doc research statistics, ecology and informatics |
August 2015 - July 2016 |
R350 000 (DEA MTEF grant) |
National |
UCT |
Development of capacity of data management |
2015/16 |
R242 000 (DEA MTEF grant) |
International |
Oxford University |
Herbarium collections management software licence. |
April 2016 – April 2018 |
R635 552 (DEA MTEF grant) |
National |
University of Witwatersrand |
Transformation Initiative |
May -August 2016 |
R149 000 |
National |
Eastern Cape Parks and Tourism Agency ( 5 year contract) |
Implementation of the GEF Funded Biodiversity and Land Use Project in the Amathole District Municipality |
August 2016 - 30 January 2020 |
R1 441 300 |
National |
Mpumalanga Tourism and Parks Agency (5 year contract) |
Implementation of the GEF Funded Biodiversity and Land Use Project in the Ehlanzeni District Municipality |
August 2016 - January 2020 |
R258 525 |
National |
CSIR |
Ecosystem Accounting technical inputs rivers |
April 2015 – Sept 2015 |
R433 000 |
b) No. SANParks, iSimangaliso, does not provide funding to any institution for research and development either domestically or internationally
(i) N/A
(ii) N/A
(aa)(aaa) N/A
(bbb) N/A
(bb) N/A and
(cc) N/A
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29 August 2017 - NW2037
Majola, Mr TR to ask the Minister of Police
How many drug-related cases from the Tembisa South Police Station in Gauteng (a) went to court and (b) ended in successful convictions in the 2016-17 financial year?
Reply:
(a) 298 Drug-related cases were referred to court from the Tembisa South Police Station in 2016/2017.
(b) 44 Drug-related cases referred to court resulted in successful convictions.
29 August 2017 - NW1684
Steenkamp, Ms J to ask the Minister of Police
How many drug-busting operations were conducted by the (a) SA Police Service and/or (b) Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation at the (i) Witdraai, (ii) Kenhardt, (iii) Belmont, (iv) Douglas, (v) Vioolsdrif, (vi) Onseepkans, (vii) Brandvlei and (viii) Loeriesfontein police stations in the Northern Cape in each of the past 10 financial years?
Reply:
a) The total number of operations targeting illicit drugs conducted, during the specified period, by the South African Police Service (SAPS) in the Northern Cape is as follows:
NUMBER OF OPERATIONS TARGETING ILLICIT DRUGS CONDUCTED AT THE STIPULATED STATIONS IN THE NORTHERN CAPE |
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STATION NAME |
2007 / 2008 |
2008 / 2009 |
2009 / 2010 |
2010/2011 |
2011/ 2012 |
2012/ 2013 |
2013/ 2014 |
2014/ 2015 |
2015/ 2016 |
2016/ 2017 |
(i) Witdraai |
33 |
27 |
782 |
832 |
868 |
299 |
82 |
68 |
70 |
89 |
(ii) Kenhardt |
0 |
14 |
35 |
28 |
56 |
392 |
119 |
68 |
122 |
59 |
(iii) Belmont |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
3 |
32 |
57 |
(iv) Douglas |
35 |
292 |
240 |
215 |
217 |
247 |
248 |
162 |
89 |
392 |
(v) Vioolsdrif |
18 |
29 |
268 |
362 |
802 |
373 |
42 |
43 |
110 |
151 |
(vi) Onseepkans |
8 |
2 |
408 |
460 |
438 |
431 |
436 |
35 |
301 |
195 |
(vii) Brandvlei |
1 |
3 |
38 |
172 |
90 |
39 |
28 |
22 |
37 |
126 |
(viii) Loeriesfontein |
22 |
0 |
11 |
0 |
16 |
392 |
34 |
23 |
55 |
106 |
(b) The Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI) was established in 2009 under SA Police Service Amendment Act 57 of 2008, as amended SAPS 10 of 2012, the reply provided is, therefore, a consolidation of the last eight financial years.
NUMBER OF OPERATIONS TARGETING ILLICIT DRUGS CONDUCTED AT THE STIPULATED STATIONS BY DPCI |
|
STATION NAME |
|
(i) Witdraai |
0 |
(ii) Kenhardt |
0 |
(iii) Belmont |
0 |
(iv) Douglas |
0 |
(v) Vioolsdrif |
3 |
(vi) Onseepkans |
0 |
(vii) Brandvlei |
0 |
(viii) Loeriesfontein |
0 |
29 August 2017 - NW1969
Mbhele, Mr ZN to ask the Minister of Police
Has a certain person (name and details furnished) supplied him with reasons why he should not be suspended from his current position (details furnished); if not, what deadline has he set in this regard; if so, (a) what reasons did the person provide and (b)(i) what determination did he make as far as the suspension of the person from the current position is concerned and (ii) what are the reasons for said determination?
Reply:
The specified person (name and details furnished), did not supply the Minister of Police with reasons why he should not be suspended, as the matter was dealt with by the Acting National Commissioner (Lieutenant General LJ Mothiba), as required by the South African Police Service (SAPS) Discipline Regulations. The Acting National Commissioner served the specified person with a Notice of Intended Suspension, and provided the specified person with an opportunity to submit reasons why he should not be suspended.
(a) No reasons were submitted by the certain person;
(b)(i) The specified person was suspended with effect from, 10 June 2017; and
(b)(ii) The allegations were of a serious nature.
29 August 2017 - NW2012
Lorimer, Mr JR to ask the Minister of Police
(1)Whether, with reference to the signing of the non-statutory force (NSF) document approving the promotion and appointment of NSF members by the Acting National Police Commissioner, Mr Lesetja Mothiba, the affected NSF members benefitted from demobilisation packages at any time; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details in each case; (2) (a) what ranks do certain persons (names furnished) hold in the SA Police Service and (b) where is each specified person posted; (3) (a) what functions did a certain person (name furnished) perform at a meeting held at the Pretoria West Police College on 14 June 2017 and (b) on whose instructions?
Reply:
(1) The South African Police Service (SAPS), Non-Statutory Force (NSF), re-ranking project, is headed by the Minister of Police and is currently a work in progress.
Recommendations, upon the finalisation thereof, will be made to the Minister of Police and the necessary announcements will be made.
(2)(a) Smanga Simelane, holds the rank of Colonel in the SAPS and
Feroz Khan, also holds the rank of Colonel in the SAPS.
(2)(b) Colonel Smanga Simelane is posted in the Office of the Acting Divisional Commissioner: Crime Intelligence and Colonel Feroz Khan, is the Acting Section Head: Surveillance, Crime Intelligence Head Office.
(3)(a)(b) On 14 June 2017, at the SAPS Academy, Pretoria West, Colonel Smanga Simelane performed functions, related to the Office of the Acting Divisional Commissioner: Crime Intelligence.
29 August 2017 - NW2047
Brauteseth, Mr TJ to ask the Minister of Police
With reference to the reply to question 1861 on 22 September 2016, how many vehicles were delivered for the detective division at the Norkem Park Police Station by 31 January 2017?
Reply:
None.
However, in March 2017, one vehicle was delivered to the Norkem Park Detective Service.
29 August 2017 - NW2044
Bergman, Mr D to ask the Minister of Police
With reference to the reply to question 1862 on 22 September 2016, how many vehicles were delivered for the detective division at the Sebenza Police Station by 31 January 2017?
Reply:
None.
However, in March 2017, three vehicles were delivered to the Sebenza Detective Service.
29 August 2017 - NW1651
Waters, Mr M to ask the Minister of Human Settlements (transferred from the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs)
(1)What is the total number of houses that the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality built in the (a) 2014-15, (b) 2015-16 and (c) 2016-17 financial years; (2) (a) what is the total amount of money that was allocated to the specified municipality’s human settlements department and (b) of the specified allocation, what is the total amount that was not spent in each of the specified financial years?
Reply:
The information availed to me by the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality is provided in the tables below:
Fully Subsidised Individual Units Constructed
Financial Year |
1) Number Of Houses Built |
2(a) Allocation To The Human Settlements Department |
Expenditure |
2(b) Amount Not Spent |
R’ 000 |
||||
2014-15 |
1(a) 303 |
42 751 |
35 604 |
7 147 |
2015-16 |
1(b) 368 |
106 765 |
40 984 |
65 782 |
2016-17 |
1(c) 305 |
65 782 |
20 107 |
45 674 |
Affordable and Social Housing Rental Units Constructed
Financial Year |
1) Number Of Houses Built |
2 (a) Allocation To The Human Settlements Department |
Expenditure |
2 (b) Amount Not Spent |
R’ 000 |
||||
2014-15 |
1(a) Nil |
- |
- |
- |
2015-16 |
1(b) Nil |
29 079 |
24 714 |
4 365 |
2016-17 |
1(c) 256 |
23 158 |
23 158 |
- |
29 August 2017 - NW2040
Motau, Mr SC to ask the Minister of Police
How many drug-related cases from the Elsburg Police Station in Gauteng (a) went to court and (b) ended in successful convictions in the 2016-17 financial year?
Reply:
(a) 159 Drug-related cases were referred to court from the Elsburg Police Station in 2016/2017.
(b) 88 Drug-related cases referred to court resulted in successful convictions.