Questions and Replies
22 August 2017 - NW2082
Mbatha, Mr MS to ask the Minister of Higher Education and Training
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:
(a) The Department of Higher Education and Training provides funding for research and development to universities via voted funds of the Department.
(i) Funding was provided domestically.
(ii) None.
(aa) Funding was only provided to public academic institutions, i.e. universities.
(bb) Funding has been provided from the 2010/11 financial year onwards, with the establishment of the Department of Higher Education and Training.
(cc) The amounts allocated to universities are tabulated below.
UNIVERSITY |
2010/11 (R'000) |
2011/12 (R'000) |
2012/13 (R'000) |
2013/14 (R'000) |
2014/15 (R'000) |
2015/16 (R'000) |
2016/17 (R'000) |
Cape Peninsula University of Technology (UT) |
8 134 |
242 |
7 137 |
9 616 |
12 821 |
16 402 |
9 193 |
Cape Town |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 460 |
3 094 |
4 928 |
4 031 |
Central UT |
2 081 |
103 |
3 965 |
4 430 |
5 190 |
6 034 |
6 685 |
Durban UT |
10 370 |
401 |
9 806 |
10 653 |
12 190 |
13 896 |
7 827 |
Fort Hare |
11 862 |
319 |
2 155 |
2 983 |
4 039 |
5 220 |
9 102 |
Free State |
6 561 |
0 |
3 943 |
4 908 |
6 225 |
7 694 |
9 958 |
Johannesburg |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2 094 |
4 440 |
7 071 |
7 630 |
KwaZulu-Natal |
4 418 |
0 |
0 |
2 668 |
5 656 |
9 008 |
5 500 |
Limpopo |
34 094 |
1 528 |
39 090 |
31 142 |
24 586 |
7 209 |
10 063 |
Mangosuthu UT |
2 702 |
140 |
3 703 |
4 090 |
4 746 |
5 474 |
7 887 |
Nelson Mandela |
0 |
57 |
0 |
1 681 |
3 563 |
5 675 |
8 462 |
North West |
3 528 |
133 |
9 856 |
11 674 |
14 302 |
17 231 |
11 884 |
Pretoria |
0 |
0 |
4 |
1 878 |
3 976 |
6 329 |
5 818 |
Rhodes |
0 |
0 |
0 |
908 |
1 926 |
3 067 |
3 577 |
Sefako Makgatho |
9 950 |
13 900 |
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South Africa |
26 645 |
1 517 |
40 258 |
3 ,320 |
21 605 |
11 755 |
11 376 |
Stellenbosch |
0 |
0 |
0 |
972 |
2 060 |
3 281 |
3 846 |
Tshwane UT |
5 926 |
154 |
4 906 |
7 294 |
10 263 |
13 585 |
9 230 |
Vaal UT |
4 696 |
217 |
5 448 |
5 901 |
6 734 |
7 659 |
10 432 |
Venda |
12 343 |
649 |
14 431 |
11 007 |
8 039 |
4 682 |
8 657 |
Walter Sisulu |
17 230 |
879 |
21 036 |
19,257 |
18 527 |
17 670 |
14 868 |
Western Cape |
7 723 |
159 |
2 442 |
4 039 |
5 974 |
8 140 |
8 869 |
Witwatersrand |
0 |
0 |
0 |
998 |
2 116 |
3 370 |
4 040 |
Zululand |
7 970 |
311 |
8 640 |
6 847 |
5 357 |
3 670 |
6 235 |
Collaborative Programmes |
10 477 |
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All Institutions |
166 281 |
6 808 |
176 822 |
176 820 |
187 429 |
199 000 |
209 547 |
(b) The tabulated response is attached as Annexure A.
COMPILER/CONTACT PERSONS:
EXT:
DIRECTOR – GENERAL
STATUS:
DATE:
QUESTION 1893 APPROVED/NOT APPROVED/AMENDED
Dr BE NZIMANDE, MP
MINISTER OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING
STATUS:
DATE:
22 August 2017 - NW2107
Tlhaole, Mr L S to ask the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and FisheriesQUESTION
With reference to several Water Efficient Maize for Africa (WEMA) conventional seeds that have been registered in South Africa, which are currently in production and which have been released, what is the process for releasing WEMA conventional seeds that are not on the market yet?
Reply:
Conventional varieties which are currently in production and released in SA are: WE3127, WE3128, WE4144, WE4143, WE4145, WE4147, WE4307, WE4309, WE4338, WE4351, WE4359, WE5321 and WE5323. These codes represent the variety denominations.
The varieties need to be listed on the National Variety List for them to be released for trade and commercial production in South Africa. The ARC would be required to make a formal application to the Registrar: Plant Improvement Act for listing of such varieties. The ARC would also be required to submit a sample of seed of those varieties. The varieties will be tested for compliance with prescribed requirements at DAFF’s evaluation farmers. If the tests are successful, the varieties will qualify to be listed in the National Variety List. These varieties will be eligible for release.
The commercialisation would proceed as follows: local seed companies wishing to market WEMA varieties should apply to the African Agricultural Technology Foundation (AATF) for sub-licences to market WEMA varieties. This is because AATF is currently the only sub-licencing partner to the WEMA project as per the project agreement with WEMA partners.
22 August 2017 - NW2112
Sonti, Ms NP to ask the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and FisheriesQUESTION
(a) What is the (i) name of each research station and (ii) type of agro-ecological zones where the conventional hybrids produced by the Water Efficient Maize for Africa programme were trialed and (b)(i) where have conventional hybrids been distributed as part of farmer support programmes in the country and (ii) what has the response been from farmers in this regard?
Reply:
(a) (ii) Below are the names of the research stations and the types of agro-ecological zones where the conventional hybrids produced by the Water Efficient Maize for Africa programme were trailed.
Research Station |
Agro-ecological zone |
|
Code |
Description |
|
Cedara Research Station |
A |
Optimum; high rainfall |
Towoomba Research Station |
B |
High potential with limited rainfall |
ARC-Grain Crops, Potchefstroom |
C |
Transitional low rainfall |
Taung Research Station |
C |
Transitional low rainfall |
Vaalharts Research Station |
C |
Transitional low rainfall |
Makhathini Research Station |
D |
Lowland hot and dry |
Lutzville Research Station |
E |
Hot and dry (winter rainfall) |
(b) (i) The Limpopo Department of Agriculture purchased 10.9 tonnes of conventional WEMA hybrid WE3128 for the farmer support programme in January 2017. The province was responsible for distributing the seed.
(ii) The seed bought in January 2017 was too late for farmers to plant during the 2016/17 summer season. The seed will be planted during the coming 2017/18 summer season and farmer responses will be known after the 2017/18 season.
22 August 2017 - NW2238
Mbabama, Ms TM to ask the Minister of Tourism
What are her department’s reasons for not implementing the budget resort concept?
Reply:
The audit that the Department conducted in partnership with the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) provided a baseline of municipal and provincially owned tourism assets. This report was made available to all provinces for their project and budget planning purposes of their tourism assets.
Over the past three financial years the Department continued to support projects that were identified by municipalities and provinces. Details of these projects can be requested from the relevant provinces. For example, under the SRI programme, for example, the Grahamstown Caravan Park in the Eastern Cape was refurbished, and the Platfontein Lodge in the Northern Cape was upgraded.
In the past financial year, the Department was able to develop the Infrastructure and Investment Master Plan. The Master Plan includes the catalytic projects with high impact and fair provincial geographic spread.
The Infrastructure Master Plan provides a national framework which will serve as a guideline for the development and maintenance of tourism infrastructure across the country. The framework has set out objectives and will address the infrastructural challenges or gaps which exist in state owned underutilised properties in order to stimulate tourism growth.
The Department does not have sufficient funds to finance the refurbishment of all municipal resorts, thus municipalities must take responsibility for the maintenance and management of their resorts. The successful implementation of the initiatives aimed at sustainability of some of these resorts rest with the owning municipalities as they would need to decide on the adoption of such proposed funding and operating models. The role of the department is to highlight such opportunities and where possible facilitate partnerships.
22 August 2017 - NW2236
Vos, Mr J to ask the Minister of Tourism
With reference to the recent fires in Knysna and her department’s commitment to provide assistance, what kind of assistance will her department provide to Knysna?
Reply:
The Knysna municipality indicated that the impact assessment report will only be concluded by the 11th of August 2017. This report will provide the Department with accurate information on the number of unemployed people in the tourism sector who are affected by the Knysna fires. This information will enable the Department to conceptualise and implement the appropriate skills development interventions through the Working for Tourism Expanded Public Works Programme to absorb some employees who qualify from the affected establishments into short-term further training (with stipends) programmes in hospitality. The support to be provided by the Working for Tourism Programme will enable the Knysna hospitality businesses to retrain some of their workforce for a period whilst the hospitality establishments are in a process of rebuilding, it is important that this training effort supports the real demand for skills post rebuilding.
South African Tourism has activated all local and international platforms to highlight Knysna and the environs as a key tourism destination, ensuring the message is clear that the best support tourism can give Knysna is by visiting it and supporting the rebuild.
South African Tourism has worked with its key source markets internationally to bring out trade and social media for the past three months to showcase the region.
21 August 2017 - NW2216
Majola, Mr TR to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation
Whether, with reference to her replies to question 208 on 24 February 2017 and question 866 on 19 April 2017, the assessment that was conducted jointly by Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality and Rand Water was completed in May 2017; if not, (a) why not and (b) on what date will it be completed; if so, will she make a full copy of the assessment available to Mr T R Majola?
Reply:
Request the Honourable Member to refer to the response to NA 1173 on 12 May 2017 which was adequately responded to and see Annexure A for details of the report on the assessment.
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21 August 2017 - NW2226
Tarabella - Marchesi, Ms NI to ask the Minister of Basic Education
Whether, with reference to her reply to question 880 on 4 May 2017, she has received the requested information from the provincial education departments?
Reply:
The Department has forwarded the question to the Provincial Education Departments and responses were received from eight PEDs. The Eastern Cape Department of Education’s response in this regard is still outstanding. A follow-up letter was sent to the ECDoE on 24 July 2017. The table below contains a summary of responses.
Province |
No. schools to be closed/ merged (a) (i) and (ii) |
Name of school (b) |
Reason for closure (c ) |
Host schools (d) |
Timelines (e) |
Transport arrangement (f) |
Additional resources required (g) |
Consultation (2) |
EC |
NO RESPONSE |
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FS |
90 |
Annexure A |
non-viable |
Annexure A |
between June and December 2017 |
not required |
none |
Consultation Meetings took place at some of these schools however, where the residents have already left the farms, it was difficult to conduct them and a declaration form has been completed to that effect by the relevant Circuit Manager. |
GP |
14 |
Annexure A |
Small and non-viable |
Annexure A |
|
Provided where necessary |
resources follow learners |
Annexure F |
KZN |
865 |
Annexure A |
small and non-viable |
Annexure A |
Annexure C |
Not indicated |
Not indicated |
Not indicated |
LP |
476 |
Annexure A |
small and non-viable |
Annexure A |
|
provision for 42 out of 68 schools have been made |
142 mobile classrooms are required |
All schools were consulted accordingly. They furthermore received MEC’s letters for merging. The notice was advertised in the local newspapers. MEC’s also consulted all relevant stakeholders in their respective Districts. There was also a media briefing to that effect. See also Annexure G |
MP |
8 |
Annexure A |
Small and non-viable Schools on private property with unsafe buildings Save on rentals See Annexure B |
boarding school |
2017/18 financial year |
Not indicated |
resources follow learners |
The process of consultation for the closure of the schools has not commenced. It will commence as the building of the boarding school commences |
NC |
8 |
Annexure A |
low learner enrolment and realignment of middle schools |
Annexure A |
March 2017 to September 2018 Annexure C |
Annexure D |
Annexure E |
District management teams already started with initial consultations in all instances, and public hearings will commence in the next quarter with provision being made for written comments as well |
NW |
24 |
Annexure A |
small schools |
Annexure A |
2017/2018 financial year Annexure C |
Annexure D |
resources follow learners |
Thorough consultation with affected and relevant stakeholders is done for the smooth running of the process |
WC |
0 |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
21 August 2017 - NW1616
Groenewald, Dr PJ to ask the Minister of Energy
(1)Whether, with reference to the answer given to question 1148 on 29 April 2016, any solar energy systems were installed in accordance with the Solar Water Heating programme in the financial years (a) 2015-16 and (b) 2016-17; if not, why not; if so, how many; (2) whether any systems were purchased; if so, (a) how many and (b) where are they being stored; (3) (a) what does it cost to store the acquired systems and (b) when will the installation be done; (4) whether she will make a declaration about the matter? NW1821E
Reply:
1) (a) and (b) No, as indicated in question 1148, the procurement process on the installations had not yet begun. The delay in the installation process is premised on the need to finalize the necessary controls and systems to mitigate the occurrence of the problems experienced in the previous rollout model. The systems include (i) a GPS verification and tracking system, that will enable the recording (photographic and locational) of each installed system, (ii) the signing of the municipal framework agreement, to ensure that there is buy-in by the municipality, (iii) the identification of the Designated Installation Area (DIA) within the municipality, which is sized according to the number of systems to be installed within the municipality, (iv) the identification of the installers from the DIA (v) the registration for accredited training of the installers identified from the DIA and (vi) the social facilitation to ensure that the beneficiary community has been exposed to the operational requirements of solar water heater systems, and to align community expectations through the Social Facilitation platform.
2) Yes
(a) 59 396 units were purchased as at 03 April 2017.
(b) The units are safely kept at various locations secured by the manufacturers. This is in accordance with the Supply Agreement that each manufacturer has signed, in terms of which the manufacturer assumes full responsibility of the systems until they have been installed.
3) (a) For the first 3 months the manufacturer keeps the systems under storage at no additional cost. After the 3 months, the storage costs average R2 per system per day.
(b) The installation programmes at Tlokwe/Ventersdorp (North West), Sol Plaatje (Northern Cape), Bitou (Western Cape) have been initiated insofar as (1) (i),(ii),(iii),(vi). The identification of the installers for purposes of training is expected to be completed by July 2017.
4) The Solar Water Heating programme is one of the key programmes of the Department of Energy in the context of the Energy Mix objective of the energy plan. Therefore the Minister, from time to time, will make pronouncements as part of the implementation process.
21 August 2017 - NW2253
Robinson, Ms D to ask the Minister of Basic Education
How many deaf learners at each (a) full-service school and (b) school for the deaf in each province (i) wrote and (ii) passed the National Senior Certificate exams in (aa) 2014, (bb) 2015 and (cc) 2016 academic years?
Reply:
See tables below:
Questions (a)(aa) to (a)(cc) – Ordinary Schools
Question |
(a) (aa) |
(i) |
(ii) |
Exam Date |
Province |
Total Wrote |
Total Achieved |
201411 |
Eastern Cape |
12 |
1 |
201411 |
Free State |
4 |
3 |
201411 |
Gauteng |
18 |
12 |
201411 |
KwaZulu-Natal |
28 |
25 |
201411 |
Limpopo |
18 |
1 |
201411 |
Mpumalanga |
0 |
0 |
201411 |
North West |
0 |
0 |
201411 |
Northern Cape |
0 |
0 |
201411 |
Western Cape |
14 |
12 |
Data source: NSC Exam System – Data as on the day of the official release of results for 2014, 2015 and 2016 respectively.
2.
Question |
(a) (bb) |
(i) |
(ii) |
Exam Date |
Province |
Total Wrote |
Total Achieved |
201511 |
Eastern Cape |
14 |
1 |
201511 |
Free State |
0 |
0 |
201511 |
Gauteng |
14 |
12 |
201511 |
KwaZulu-Natal |
25 |
22 |
201511 |
Limpopo |
22 |
2 |
201511 |
Mpumalanga |
1 |
1 |
201511 |
North West |
0 |
0 |
201511 |
Northern Cape |
0 |
0 |
201511 |
Western Cape |
20 |
19 |
Data source: NSC Exam System – Data as on the day of the official release of results for 2014, 2015 and 2016 respectively.
Question |
(a) (cc) |
(i) |
(ii) |
Exam Date |
Province |
Total Wrote |
Total Achieved |
201611 |
Eastern Cape |
15 |
3 |
201611 |
Free State |
3 |
1 |
201611 |
Gauteng |
31 |
11 |
201611 |
KwaZulu-Natal |
26 |
14 |
201611 |
Limpopo |
66 |
1 |
201611 |
Mpumalanga |
1 |
1 |
201611 |
North West |
0 |
0 |
201611 |
Northern Cape |
7 |
0 |
201611 |
Western Cape |
53 |
45 |
Data source: NSC Exam System – Data as on the day of the official release of results for 2014, 2015 and 2016 respectively.
3.
Questions (b)(aa) to (b)(cc) – Deaf Schools
Question |
(b) (aa) |
(i) |
(ii) |
Exam Date |
Province |
Total Wrote |
Total Achieved |
201411 |
EASTERN CAPE |
6 |
2 |
201411 |
FREE STATE |
12 |
11 |
201411 |
GAUTENG |
53 |
32 |
201411 |
KWAZULU-NATAL |
22 |
22 |
201411 |
LIMPOPO |
38 |
15 |
201411 |
MPUMALANGA |
0 |
0 |
201411 |
NORTH WEST |
0 |
0 |
201411 |
NORTHERN CAPE |
3 |
3 |
201411 |
WESTERN CAPE |
4 |
4 |
Data source: NSC Exam System – Data as on the day of the official release of results for 2014, 2015 and 2016 respectively.
Question |
(b) (bb) |
(i) |
(ii) |
Exam Date |
Province |
Total Wrote |
Total Achieved |
201511 |
EASTERN CAPE |
7 |
3 |
201511 |
FREE STATE |
15 |
5 |
201511 |
GAUTENG |
41 |
37 |
201511 |
KWAZULU-NATAL |
20 |
14 |
201511 |
LIMPOPO |
36 |
6 |
201511 |
MPUMALANGA |
0 |
0 |
201511 |
NORTH WEST |
0 |
0 |
201511 |
NORTHERN CAPE |
4 |
0 |
201511 |
WESTERN CAPE |
10 |
9 |
Data source: NSC Exam System – Data as on the day of the official release of results for 2014, 2015 and 2016 respectively.
Question |
(b) (cc) |
(i) |
(ii) |
Exam Date |
Province |
Total Wrote |
Total Achieved |
201611 |
EASTERN CAPE |
7 |
3 |
201611 |
FREE STATE |
21 |
15 |
201611 |
GAUTENG |
72 |
44 |
201611 |
KWAZULU-NATAL |
20 |
9 |
201611 |
LIMPOPO |
72 |
7 |
201611 |
MPUMALANGA |
0 |
0 |
201611 |
NORTH WEST |
0 |
0 |
201611 |
NORTHERN CAPE |
4 |
5 |
201611 |
WESTERN CAPE |
16 |
13 |
Data source: NSC Exam System – Data as on the day of the official release of results for 2014, 2015 and 2016 respectively.
21 August 2017 - NW2206
Waters, Mr M to ask the Minister of Basic Education
How many learners in Gauteng have still not been allocated a place at a school as of the latest date for which information is available?
Reply:
All learners have been placed for the 2017 academic year.
21 August 2017 - NW1069
Motau, Mr SC to ask the Minister of Rural Development and Land Reform
How many hectares of land are currently (a) owned and/or (b) controlled by (i) traditional councils or (ii) communal property associations?
Reply:
(a),(b) (i) The Department of Rural Development and Land Reform does not have information relating to Traditional Councils.
(ii) Please refer to the table below.
Table 1: Land transferred to CPAs |
||
PROVINCE |
NO OF CPAs REGISTERED |
TOTAL |
Eastern Cape |
218 |
188 504.5102 |
Free State |
68 |
62 914.6750 |
Gauteng |
31 |
11 900.8264 |
Kwazulu Natal |
357 |
458 738.6090 |
Limpopo |
183 |
241 991.6990 |
Mpumalanga |
359 |
327 108.1962 |
Northern Cape |
82 |
369 659.8675 |
North West |
185 |
692 234.1796 |
Western Cape |
30 |
30 240.9646 |
TOTAL |
1513 |
2 383 293.5275 |
21 August 2017 - NW1806
Mashabela, Ms N to ask the Minister of Rural Development and Land Reform
Which entities reporting to him (a) have a board in place and (b) do not have a board in place, (i) of those that have a board, (aa) when was each individual board member appointed and (bb) when is the term for each board lapsing and (ii) how many (aa) board members are there in each board and (bb) of those board members of each entity are female; (2) with reference to entities that do not have boards in place, (a) who is responsible for appointing the board and (b) when will a board be appointed?
Reply:
1. (a) The Ingonyama Trust Board and Deeds Registration Branch with [ Deeds Registries Regulations Board and Sectional Titles Regulation Board ].
(b) Falls away,
(i),(aa) Ingonyama Trust Board a board in place comprising of 9 members. The term of office of the Board is 4 years. Of these 9 members of the Board 3 are female.
The board members are as follows with their designations and appointment dates.
NAME & SURNAME |
DESIGNATION |
APPOINTMENT DATE |
Hon Mr Justice S J Ngwenya |
Chairperson – Royal nominee |
01 July 2016 |
Ms J T J Bhengu |
Vice Chairperson |
01 July 2016 |
Adv W E R Raubenheimer |
Member |
01 July 2016 |
Mr B L Shabalala |
Member |
01 July 2016 |
Inkosi T W Mavundla |
Member |
01 July 2016 |
Inkosi Z T Gumede |
Member |
01 July 2016 |
Inkosi P R Bele |
Member |
01 July 2016 |
Inkosi S E Shabalala |
Member |
01 July 2016 |
Dr M S Mbatha |
Member |
01 July 2016 |
(i),(aa), (bb) Members of the Deeds Registries Regulation Board and Sectional Titles Regulation Board were appointed with effect from 08 March 2017 to 31 December 2019.
(ii), (bb) There are five (5) members for the Deeds Registries Regulation Board. For every member of the board appointed there is an alternate member appointed. There are Two (2) female who are members and One (1) female who is an alternate member.
There are Nine (9) members for the Sectional Titles Regulation Board. For every member of the board appointed there is an alternate member appointed. There are Four (4) female who are members of the board.
(2) Falls away.
21 August 2017 - NW2254
Robinson, Ms D to ask the Minister of Basic Education
How many educators at each (a) full-service school and (b) school for the deaf in each province were registered as fully qualified South African Sign Language educators in the (i) 2014, (ii) 2015, (iii) 2016 and (iv) 2017 academic years?
Reply:
(a),(b)(i),(ii),(iii).The information requested is currently not available at the national Department. It will be requested from the respective Provincial Education Departments and be provided as soon as it is received.
21 August 2017 - NW1173
Esau, Mr S to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation
With regard to her reply to question 208 on 24 February 2017, what was the outcome of the joint assessment undertaken by her department and the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality?
Reply:
The joint assessment initiated by both Ekurhuleni and Rand Water revealed that Rand Water did not disturb the storm water infrastructure whilst laying the new pipeline. It should be noted that the joint assessment undertaken did not include my Department but was undertaken by Rand Water and the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality.
Furthermore, requesting the Honourable Member to refer the question to the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, who is in a better position to respond to issues relating to the plans going forward by the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality in Gauteng.
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21 August 2017 - NW1769
Mokgalapa, Mr S to ask the Minister of Rural Development and Land Reform
Does (a) he, (b) his Deputy Ministers or (c) any of the heads of entities or bodies reporting to him make use of security services paid for by the State for (i) him/herself, (ii) his/her immediate family members or (iii) any of their staff members; in each case (aa) what are the reasons for it, (bb) from which department or entity’s budget is the security services being paid, and (cc) what are the relevant details?
Reply:
(a),(b),(c) No.
(i),(ii),(iii),(aa),(bb),(cc) Falls away.
17 August 2017 - NW2115
Shivambu, Mr F to ask the Minister of Finance
Whether the National Treasury conducted (a) any feasibility study in terms of the cost benefit impact of state-owned assets that have been sold and (b) the cost-benefit analysis for state-owned assets that the National Treasury plans to sell?
Reply:
a) No. In September 2014, Cabinet approved a support package to be provided to Eskom. Amongst other elements, the support package included an allocation of R23 billion to Eskom which was to be funded through the sale of non-strategic assets. The main purpose of the allocation was to ensure Eskom’s sustainability, energy security and ultimately to ensure economic growth. At the time, Eskom’s financial health was in a precarious position and the company was also experiencing operational challenges. Therefore, government’s inability to make the allocation would have, amongst other things limited the utilities ability to borrow money, compromised the entity’s going concern assumption, increased the risk of load shedding etc. All of which would have had dire consequences for the utility and the economy as a whole. Moreover, at that time Eskom’s inability to provide reliable supply of electricity was identified as one of the reasons for the slump in economic growth.
b) As part of the Presidential review committee (PRC) recommendations, the National Treasury was tasked with developing a framework for disposal of non-core assets which will amongst other things set out the criteria for state ownership and disposal as well as the benefits and costs thereof. This criteria is currently being developed and once finalised will be taken through the necessary approval processes and shared with relevant parties.
17 August 2017 - NW1923
Maynier, Mr D to ask the Minister of Finance
(1)Whether he attended an international investor road show in April 2017 to interact with international financial institutions, international investors and ratings agencies in the United States of America (USA); if not, why not; if so, (2) (a) did (i) he, (ii) his Deputy Minister and (iii) each additional person who accompanied him on the trip travel in business or economy class and (b) what (i) are the names of each hotel(s) in which each person stayed and (ii) was the (aa) total cost and (bb) detailed breakdown of these costs in each case; (3) what was the total cost of the international investor roadshow to the USA?
Reply:
1. Yes the Minister attended an international investor road show in April 2017.
(2)(a)(i) The Minister travelled economy class in the United States of America (USA).
(2)(a)(ii) The Deputy Minister travelled economy class in the USA.
(2)(a)(iii) Additional persons who accompanied Minister travelled economy class in the USA.
(2)(b)(i) |
(2)(b)(ii)(aa) |
(2)(b)(ii)(bb) |
|
R491 544* |
R358 984 R77 753 R36 400 R13 620 R4 797 |
* This figure is inclusive of amounts paid for accommodation and venues hired for meetings.
(3) R978 463.70
NW2135E
SIGNATURE PAGE
NATIONAL ASSEMBLY
QUESTION FOR WRITTEN REPLY
QUESTION NUMBER: 1923 [NW2135E]
DATE OF PUBLICATION: 23 JUNE 2017
Recommended/Not Recommended
S Mngomezulu
Deputy Director-General: Corporate Services
Date:
17 August 2017 - NW2128
King, Ms C to ask the Minister of Home Affairs
(a) What is the reason for the closure of her department’s offices in Sterkspruit and (b) by what date will these offices reopen?
Reply:
a) The reason cited by the Department of Labour for the closure of office, is: “The structure poses danger to the person occupying the building”. For your ease of reference, the notice from Department of Labour is appended herewith.
b) The Department is in no position to confirm the anticipated date of the office re-opening as this is a process wholly dependent on the Department of Public Works as the implementing agent.
As a contingency measure, the department is currently running from a Mobile Truck and also utilizing the Mpilisweni Hospital as a secondary office, especially relating to birth and death registration.
17 August 2017 - NW2201
Jooste, Ms K to ask the Minister of Transport
(a) How (i) does the Integrated National Transport Plan differ from the National Transport Master Plan and (ii) are the two integrated and (b) have all entities reporting to him been incorporated into the Integrated National Transport Plan?
Reply:
(a) (i) The Integrated National Transport Plan and the National Transport Master Plan are one and the same Plan. It is defined as the National Transport Master Plan 2050 (NATMAP).
(ii) Yes, It is one Integrated Plan across modes and spheres of Government.
(b) The Plan which was approved by Cabinet in 2016 incorporates inputs from the Department of Transport, Transport Public Entities, Provinces, Municipalities, other sector departments and the general South African public. The Plan seeks to reinforce the vision that transport is the heartbeat of the economy and the fabric of our country’s socio-economic development. It is aligned with key policy, legislation and planning frameworks recently developed. The NATMAP 2050, therefore, aims to achieve:
An integrated, smart and efficient transport system supporting a thriving economy that promotes sustainable economic growth, supports a healthier life style, provides safe and accessible mobility options, socially includes all communities and preserves the environment.
17 August 2017 - NW2025
Mazzone, Ms NW to ask the Minister of Public Enterprises
(a) What (i) programmes, (ii) bursaries and (iii) scholarships is each state owned entity involved in to develop and provide careers for the youth in our country and (b) for each state owned entity reporting to her, what (i) amount was allocated for each type of support and (ii) number of youth has been brought through the system in the (aa) 2014-15, (bb) 2015-16 and (cc) 2016-17 financial years?
Reply:
ALEXKOR SOC LIMITED
(a) |
(i) |
None |
|
(ii) |
Bursaries for B.Sc. Mine Engineering and Geology |
||
(iii) |
None |
||
(b) |
(i) |
(aa) |
R 640 101 |
(bb) |
R 600 000 |
||
(cc) |
R 519 870 |
||
|
(ii) |
(aa) |
4 Students |
(bb) |
4 Students |
||
(cc) |
5 Students |
||
DENEL SOC LIMITED
(a) |
(i) |
Maths and Science enrichment programme |
|
(ii) |
Engineering related (Electronic, Mechanical, Industrial, Software, computer & Mechatronics) |
||
(iii) |
n/a |
||
(b) |
(i) |
2014/15 - Maths & Science = R2.7m; Bursaries = R 5.2m 2015/16 - Maths & Science = R2.7m; Bursaries = R 8.6m 2016/17 - Maths & Science = R3.4m; Bursaries = R 9.8m |
|
(ii) |
(aa) |
2014/15 Programmes (400 learners); Bursaries (52) |
|
(bb) |
2015/16 Programmes (455 learners); Bursaries (82) |
||
(cc) |
2016/17 Programmes (455 learners); Bursaries (85) |
ESKOM SOC LIMITED
- Eskom has Learnerships / Apprenticeship Programmes in the areas of Electrical; Mechanical (HVAC, Welding, Fitters, Fitter and Turners) and Electrical Light current.
- Eskom Full Bursaries for Universities and University of Technologies, the split of the bursaries is 70% and 30% Non Technical.
3. Eskom Scholarship programmes are Dr HJ Van der Bijl and Dr RL Strackzacher, for Technical and Non Technical studies. These scholarships are awarded to the dependents of Eskom Employees only.
(b)(i) The table below presents the amount allocated for Learnerships / Apprenticeship Programmes and number of youth that has been brought through the system in the financial years 2014-15, 2015-16 and 2016-17
(b)(i)Learnership/ Apprenticeship |
(aa) FY2014/15 |
(bb) FY2015/16 |
(cc) FY2016/17 |
(i) Amount allocated |
R28,252,530 |
R86,602,740 |
R215,532,480 |
(ii) Number of youth has been brought through the system |
277 |
929 |
3062 |
(b)(ii) The table below presents the amount allocated for Full Bursaries and number of youth that has been brought through the system in the financial years 2014-15, 2015-16 and 2016-17
(b)(ii) Eskom Bursaries |
(aa) FY2014/15 |
(bb) FY2015/16 |
(cc) FY2016/17 |
(i) Amount allocated |
R162,829,076.58 |
R94,301,773.38 |
R46,288,382.88 |
(ii) Number of youth has been brought through the system |
2218 |
1400 |
731 |
(b)(iii) The table below presents the amount allocated for Scholarship and number of youth that has been brought through the system in the financial years 2014-15, 2015-16 and 2016-17
(b)(iii) scholarships |
(aa) FY2014/15 |
(bb) FY2015/16 |
(cc) FY2016/17 |
(i) Amount allocated |
R9,039,953.12 |
R11,100,982.25 |
[1]Scholarship phased out |
(ii) Number of youth has been brought through the system |
125 |
158 |
In 2015/16 Eskom took a decision to run one Bursary scheme for all beneficiaries, as a result Scholarships which were only awarded to dependents of Eskom employees were not awarded from 2016/17, and onwards.
SAFCOL SOC LIMITED
(a) |
SAFCOL has the following programmes, bursaries and scholarships in place to develop and provide careers for the youth in South Africa: |
||||
(i) |
Programmes:
|
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(ii) |
Bursaries:
|
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(iii) |
Scholarships:
|
||||
(b) |
The tables below set out the amounts allocated by SAFCOL to the aforesaid types of support and the number of youths that have been brought through the system, for the 2014/15; 2015/16 and 2016/17 financial years: |
||||
(i) |
Amounts Allocated: |
||||
(aa) |
2014/15 |
R1 615 000 |
Internships |
||
R1 068 000 |
Learnerships |
||||
R2 145 919 |
Apprenticeships |
||||
R 488 011 |
Bursaries |
||||
(bb) |
2015/16 |
R 995 000 |
Internships |
||
R1 724 420 |
Learnerships |
||||
R1 233 099 |
Apprenticeships |
||||
R1 561 189 |
Bursaries |
||||
(cc) |
2016/17 |
R 620 000 |
Internships |
||
R2 057 600 |
Learnerships |
||||
R 67 821 |
Apprenticeships |
||||
R1 029 663 |
Bursaries |
||||
(ii) |
Number of Youth Brought through the System |
||||
(aa) |
41 Graduates |
Internships |
|||
40 Learners |
Learnerships |
||||
20 Learners |
Apprenticeships |
||||
11 Bursars |
Bursaries |
||||
(bb) |
30 Graduates |
Internships |
|||
56 Learners |
Learnerships |
||||
10 Learners |
Apprenticeships |
||||
20 Bursars |
Bursaries |
||||
(cc) |
27 Graduates |
Internships |
|||
60 Learners |
Learnerships |
||||
15 Learners |
Apprenticeships |
||||
37 Bursars |
Bursaries |
SAX SOC LTD
(a) What (i) programmes, (ii) bursaries and (iii) scholarships is each state owned entity involved in to develop and provide careers for the youth in our country |
(aa) 2014/15 Cadets and Apprenticeships |
(bb) 2015/16 Cadets and Apprenticeships |
(cc) 2016/17 Cadets and Apprenticeships |
(b) for each state owned entity reporting to her, what (i) amount was allocated for each type of support and, |
Cadets: R3 000 000.00 Apprenticeships R5 724 480.00 |
Cadets: R3.5m R3 500 000.00 Apprenticeships R6 224 480.00 |
Cadets: R4m R4 000 000.00 Apprenticeships R6 724 480.00 |
(ii) the number of youth has been brought through the system in the(aa) 2014-15, (bb) 2015-16 and (cc) 2016-17 financial years? |
11 x Mechanics 1 x Avionic |
17 Mechanics |
1 x Mechanic 4 x Avionics 61 Cadets were trained since 2014 of which 31 are now Junior First Officers |
TRANSNET SOC LIMITED
Youth category and programme definition |
2014/15 |
2015/16 |
2016/17 |
|||
Through system |
R Value R’000 |
Through system |
R Value R’000 |
Through system |
R Value R’000 |
|
Apprentice: A work-based learning under the supervision and guidance of a skilled, qualified artisan with an employer |
613 |
415.7 |
102 |
383.8 |
250 |
254.0 |
Technician Learner: An individual who is participating in a practical technical learnership (P1, P2), work-integrated learning in order to obtain qualification. |
563 |
34.8 |
232 |
14.4 |
229 |
14.2 |
Engineer Bursars: An individual who is registered for a four-year B Eng. / Bsc Eng. degree to which a full time bursary has been awarded |
255 |
39.0 |
155 |
41.6 |
173 |
51.6 |
Protection Officer: an individual participating in a structured learning program to gain theoretical knowledge and practical skills in the workplace leading to acquiring credits that lead to a security qualification registered on the NQF. |
988 |
51.0 |
508 |
36.0 |
0 |
0 |
Young Professionals in Training (non-technical): A Transnet structured programme to develop young graudates in non-technical fields by providing them with workplace experience and skills. |
201 |
66.7 |
135 |
50.3 |
240 |
48.1 |
Technician in Training: An individual who has successfully completed a National Diploma in Engineering studies at a University of Technology, undergoing an eighteen month structured development programme |
205 |
143.2 |
74 |
128.4 |
116 |
105.4 |
Engineer in Training: An individual who has successfully completed an Engineering Degree at a University, undergoing a two-year structured development programme |
173 |
143.3 |
38 |
153.5 |
72 |
152.2 |
Trainee Accountant: An individual who has successfully completed an Accounting Degree at a University, undergoing a three-year Chartered Accountant programme. |
7 |
5.2 |
5 |
5.6 |
5 |
5.4 |
Marine Cadets: An individual who is participating in a practical learnership in the Marine field. |
21 |
11.5 |
31 |
13.1 |
0 |
16.7 |
Learnerships: A structured learning process for gaining theoretical knowledge and practical skills in the workplace leading to a qualification registered on the NQF |
81 |
1.8 |
122 |
3.5 |
264 |
42.7 |
Total |
3107 |
913.6 |
1290 |
830.2 |
1349 |
691.8 |
Remarks: Reply: Approved / Not Approved
Mr. Mogokare Richard Seleke Ms. Lynne Brown, MP
Director-General Minister of Public Enterprises
Date: Date:
17 August 2017 - NW2198
Hunsinger, Dr CH to ask the Minister of Transport
(1)With reference to the reply to question 404 on 1 March 2016, what are the outcomes of the specified investigation; (2) whether any measures have been put in place to prevent a recurrence of such crashes in the future; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA)
(1), (2) An investigation to determine the probable cause of an accident involving a Namibian aircraft, with the registration marks V5-NRS, is still on-going. In the meantime, the South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) has released an interim statement detailing progress achieved thus far. The interim statement, which is also available on the SACAA website (www.caa.co.za), was also shared with the State of Registry and Operator, which is Namibia.
Thus far, the following facts have been established, and form part of the interim statement:
- the pilot was properly qualified to conduct the flight;
- the approach procedure was not flown as indicated by the approach plate;
- no flight plan was completed before the flight;
- the control tower at Eros Airport was not properly manned during the take-off;
- during the time of the accident, the radar at the Cape Town International Airport was unserviceable; and
- weather conditions at the time of the accident was bad.
Aircraft investigations vary in complexity, and this particular one is still on-going and investigators are interrogating other aspects of this accident which may have safety implications. No interim safety recommendations have been issued. The completion of an investigation is marked by the release of a final accident report, which may also contain safety recommendations aimed at improving levels of safety and avoiding a recurrence of causal factors.
17 August 2017 - NW1654
Mazzone, Ms NW to ask the Ms N W Mazzone (DA) to ask the Minister of Public Enterprises:
Whether a certain person (name and details furnished) signed any contracts during the two weeks in which the specified person was appointed; if so, what (a) contracts were signed and (b) board decision were made during this time that has an impact on the specified entity’s business practices?
Reply:
No contracts were signed by Mr Molefe during the period that he was back in office.
(a)
Not applicable
(b)
No Board meetings were held in the period that Mr Molefe was back in the office.
Remarks: Reply: Approved / Not Approved
Mr. Mogokare Richard Seleke Ms. Lynne Brown, MP
Director-General Minister of Public Enterprises
Date: Date:
17 August 2017 - NW2156
Cassim, Mr Y to ask the Minister of Transport
(1)What is the (a) optimal and (b) actual number of air traffic control officers at each airport? (2) how many airplanes (a) land in, (b) depart from and (c) travel over our airspace daily?
Reply:
Air Traffic and Navigation Services SOC Limited (ATNS)
(1)
Centre |
ATCO 1 |
ATCO 2 |
ATCO 3 |
||||
Sector |
Required |
Actual |
Required |
Actual |
Required |
Actual |
|
FABE |
Bisho |
6 |
8 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
FABL |
Bram Fisher (Bloemfontein) |
6 |
7 |
0 |
0 |
8 |
10 |
FACT |
Cape Town |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
65 |
60 |
FAEL |
East London |
4 |
3 |
0 |
0 |
8 |
12 |
FAGC |
Grand Central |
6 |
10 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
FAGG |
George |
4 |
4 |
0 |
0 |
8 |
11 |
FAGM |
Rand |
6 |
10 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
FAKM |
Kimberley |
6 |
8 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
FAKN |
Kruger |
0 |
0 |
6 |
5 |
0 |
0 |
FALA |
Lanseria |
0 |
1 |
16 |
12 |
0 |
0 |
FALE |
King Shaka (Durban) |
12 |
9 |
0 |
0 |
17 |
16 |
FAMM |
Mafikeng |
4 |
5 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
FAOR |
OR Tambo (Johannesburg) |
30 |
24 |
0 |
0 |
103 |
80 |
FAPE |
Port Elizabeth |
8 |
4 |
0 |
0 |
17 |
18 |
FAPM |
Pietermaritzburg |
6 |
7 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
FAPN |
Pilanesberg |
5 |
7 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
FAPP |
Polokwane |
0 |
0 |
6 |
7 |
0 |
0 |
FAUP |
Upington |
6 |
6 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
FAUT |
Umtata |
6 |
11 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
FAVG |
Virginia |
6 |
7 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
FAWB |
Wonderboom |
0 |
1 |
9 |
8 |
0 |
0 |
121 |
132 |
37 |
33 |
226 |
207 |
(2) (a) Average Arrivals – 850 daily
(b) Average Departures – 841 daily
(c) Average traffic utilising airspace – 3086 daily
17 August 2017 - NW2129
Hoosen, Mr MH to ask the Minister of Home Affairs
Whether, with reference to the reply to question 1446 on 21 June 2017, she will table the copies of letters of formal renunciation of citizenship in reply to this question; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
The Minister will not table copies of letters of formal renunciation of citizenship as there is no provision in legislation that compel the South African citizen to do so; furthermore, there is no reason to do so as South Africa permits dual citizenship.
17 August 2017 - NW2202
Jooste, Ms K to ask the Minister of Transport
(a) What are the reasons for withholding the Rural Roads Asset Management Systems (RRAMS) grant from municipalities over the past three financial years, (b) which municipalities have been affected in this regard, (c) what steps has his department taken to ensure that the RRAMS grant is paid out to each specified municipality and (d) what are the financial amounts (i) for each municipality (ii) in each specified financial year?
Reply:
a) As per Division of Revenue Act (DoRA), there are different responsibilities given to the Receiving Officer (RO), District Municipalities, as well as the Transferring Officer (TO), Department of Transport. Non-compliance to DoRA condition(s) gives the TO the right to withhold allocation of the grant.
b) Affected municipalities were Umkhanyakude and OR Tambo District Municipalities during the 2016/17 financial year.
c) The Department has engaged the affected municipalities, through intervention meetings to discuss the identified challenges and assist them to comply.
d) Withholding took place during the 2016/17 financial year and amounts were R 2.773 million and R 2.516 million for OR Tambo and Umkhanyakude District Municipalities respectively.
17 August 2017 - NW1766
Mhlongo, Mr TW to ask the Minister of Public Enterprises
Does (a) she, (b) her Deputy Minister or (c) any of the heads of entities or bodies reporting to her make use of security services paid for by the State for (i) him/herself, (ii) his/her immediate family members or (iii) any of their staff members; in each case (aa) what are the reasons for it, (bb) from which department or entity’s budget is the security services being paid, and (cc) what are the relevant details?
Reply:
PUBLIC ENTERPRISES
(a) The Minister does make use of security services paid for by the State.
(i) The Minister uses the security services for herself in the form of Close and Static protection services provided for by the South African Police Services.
(ii) None of her immediate family members make use of security services paid for by the State.
(iii) None of the Minister’s staff members make use of security services paid for by the State.
(aa) The reason for the Minister to make use of this form of security services is mainly because it is a standard requirement provided for in terms of the Ministerial handbook.
(bb) Services are paid from both the budget of the Department of Public Enterprises in the form of equipment including cars, as well as from the budget of the South African Police Services in the form of salaries for SAPS members providing security for the Minister.
(cc) The Ministerial handbook prescribes that Ministers and their Deputies be provided with Close Protection services and Static Protection Services on a 24 hours basis. This service is only provided for by the South African Police Services members. The Department provides cell-phones, cars and office space for SAPS members, the department also pays hotel accommodation for these members as and when required.
(b) The Deputy Minister does make use of security services paid for by the State.
(i) The Deputy Minister uses the security services for herself in the form of Close and Static protection services provided for by the South African Police Services.
(ii) None of his immediate family members make use of security services paid for by the State.
(iii) None of the Deputy Minister’s staff members make use of security services paid for by the State.
(aa) The reason for the Deputy Minister to make use of this form of security services is mainly because it is a standard requirement provided for in terms of the Ministerial handbook.
(bb) Services are paid from both the budget of the Department of Public Enterprises in the form of equipment including cars, as well as from the budget of the South African Police Services in the form of salaries for SAPS members providing security for the Minister.
(cc) The Ministerial handbook prescribes that Ministers and their Deputies be provided with Close Protection services and Static Protection Services on a 24 hours basis. This service is only provided for by the South African Police Services members. The Department provides cell-phones, cars and office space for SAPS members, the department also pays hotel accommodation for these members as and when required.
ALEXKOR SOC LIMITED |
|||
(c) |
(i) |
No security services provided |
|
(ii) |
No security services provided |
||
(iii) |
No security services provided |
||
(aa) |
Not applicable |
||
(bb) |
Not applicable |
||
(cc) |
Not applicable |
DENEL SOC LIMITED |
|||
(c) |
(i) |
Not applicable |
|
(ii) |
Not applicable |
||
(iii) |
Not applicable |
||
(aa) |
Not applicable |
||
(bb) |
Not applicable |
||
(cc) |
Not applicable |
SAFCOL SOC LIMITED |
|||
(c) |
(i) |
No security services provided |
|
(ii) |
No security services provided |
||
(iii) |
No security services provided |
||
(aa) |
Not applicable |
||
(bb) |
Not applicable |
||
(cc) |
Not applicable |
ESKOM SOC LIMITED (Outstanding)
(c)(i)
Security services are provided for the Eskom Group Chief Executive and Chairperson of the Board of Directors are paid for by Eskom.
(c)(ii)
Security services extended to immediate family members of the Eskom Group Chief Executive and Chairperson of the Board of Directors are indirectly paid for by Eskom by virtue of the Chairman and the GCE benefits. The state does not cover any costs.
(c)(iii)
Selected security services for the Eskom staff members who are eligible, and these are paid for by Eskom.
(c)(i)(aa)
Eskom ensures the safety and security of the Group Chief Executive and Chairperson of the
Board of Directors against security threats and risk(s), to which he/she may be exposed to as
a result of their employment with Eskom by providing Residential Protection as well as Personal Protection, the provision of these services are in accordance with the prescripts of the Executive Protection Policy.
(c)(ii)(aa)
Eskom indirectly extends residential security services to the immediate families of the Group Chief Executive and Chairperson of the Board of Directors by virtue of the benefits enjoyed by the GCE or Chairman. The provision of this service is in accordance with the prescripts of the Executive Protection Policy.
(c)(iii)(aa)
Eskom ensures the safety and security of the Senior General Managers and Exco members against security threats and risk(s) to which he/she may be exposed to as a result of their employment with Eskom. This is done by providing Residential Protection for both categories of staff and Personal Protection for Exco members only. The provision of these services is in accordance with the prescripts of the Executive Protection Policy.
(bb)
Residential protection security service is provided for in the Executive’s budget, while Personal Protection security service is provided for centrally in Eskom’s Group Security Division budget.
(cc)
Table 1 : Details of Protection Services Provided for By Eskom
Type of protection |
Chairperson & Group Chief Executive (GCE) |
Immediate Family |
Staff Members |
Residential Protection |
Standard- Alarms, CCTV and armed security responses team Non Standard- house guarding when away on business |
Immediate family members of the Eskom GCE and Chairperson are covered indirectly through the GCE/ Chairman |
For Exco members, and Senior General Managers only Standard- Alarms, CCTV and armed security responses team Non Standard- house guarding when away on business |
Personal Protection, while on Eskom business |
Rendered by nine protection officers employed and paid for from Eskom’s Group Security division budget pool. |
None provided |
For Exco, Senior General Managers and other staff when they are threatened due to work they do within Eskom |
TRANSNET SOC LIMITED (Outstanding)
(c) In terms of the Transnet internal policy on the protection of Group Executives and other employees perceived to be at risk at the time, are assigned a Transnet Driver/Protector.
- The Cost Centre of each employee under protection carries the cost of such protection.
- Consistent with the risk profile of the individual at risk.
- Consistent with the risk profile of employees at risk.
(aa) The primary reason for offering protection to Transnet employees is to protect them against perceived threats as per the findings of the internal personal threat and risk assessment conducted. Such threats are as a result of individual employees’ nature of work at Transnet.
(bb) As far as Transnet is aware protection services for their employees comes from the employees budgeted cost centre and are not paying for the Ministery’s personnel.
(cc) Individual security details remain confidential due to past and present threats identified and cannot be disclosed.
SAX SOC LIMITED (Outstanding)
(c) |
(i) |
No security services provided |
|
(ii) |
No security services provided |
||
(iii) |
No security services provided |
||
(aa) |
Not applicable |
||
(bb) |
Not applicable |
||
(cc) |
Not applicable |
The heads of SAX, staff or their immediate family members have not used any security services during the said period for their own benefit.
Remarks: Reply: Approved / Not Approved
Mr. Mogokare Richard Seleke Ms. Lynne Brown, MP
Director-General Minister of Public Enterprises
Date: Date:
17 August 2017 - NW1965
Chance, Mr R to ask the Minister of Small Business Development
(1) With reference to the correspondence from Small Enterprise Finance Agency (SEFA) (details furnished), what is the basis of SEFA’s allegation that Gauteng Province Industrial Parks Association (GAPIPA)/Orlando West Industrial Property Association (OWIPA) instructed its (a) members and (b) tenants to boycott the payment of rentals at the industrial parks it owns; (2) with reference to her reply to question 314 on 20 April 2017 and the ongoing negotiations with regard to the ownership of industrial parks between the SEFA and GAPIPA/OWIPA, (a) what amount has SEFA allocated for a service provider to empower GAPIPA/OWIPA executives, members and tenants with skills on (i) property management and (ii) ownership and (b) for what period will this service be contracted for; (3) will she furnish Mr R W T Chance with statements of accounts for each of the SEFA-owned or SEFA-managed Gauteng industrial parks for the past 12 months, indicating the collective rentals payment history of tenants in each park; if not, why not; if so, by what date?”
Reply:
1.(a) & (b) Members of GAPIPA/OWIPA are part of the tenants of the Industrial Parks. All GAPIPA tenants lease agreements expired more than 5 years ago and there has been resistance to renew and enter into new lease agreements. As a result, SEFA is currently only collecting on average only 20% of rentals from GAPIPA tenanted properties.
At a meeting with SEFA management, GAPIPA agreed to enter into lease agreement subject to the agreement by SEFA management to sell and transfer the properties to tenants.
In an attempt to resolve the dispute, the board of SEFA approved a framework to sell the properties to the tenants at fair value with an option for SEFA to fund the sale transactions using an Instalment Sales Agreement. However, the tenants refused the offer to buy the properties at fair value and demanded a free transfer.
2. No budget has been set aside and budgeted and no service providers have been appointed. It is one of the considerations being made provided the budget allows and that GAPIPA/OWIPA Executives agree to this proposed intervention including the terms of the proposed sale.
3. Due to Landlord and tenant confidentiality agreements, SEFA is not in a position to provide the requested information. SEFA recommends that Honorable Mr Chance to engage directly with the tenants for such information.
17 August 2017 - NW1081
Alberts, Mr ADW to ask the Minister of Public Enterprises
On what date a certain company (name furnished) was appointed as investment manager for the Transnet Second Defined Benefit Fund (TSDBF); (2) (a) what amount the specified company was paid for services rendered, since it was appointed as investment manager for the TSDBF and the Transport Pension Fund and (b) how the specified amount was determined; (3) Why a company, admitting it previously donated money to a political grouping (name furnished), was placed at the helm of managing the income of pensioners; (4) In view of the fact that the company’s advisory business was transferred to a certain company (name furnished), what company is currently the real investment manager for the TSDBF and other pension funds for which the company was appointed? NW1213A
Reply:
1. On 01 August 2014 in respect of Investment Agreement 1A and on 01 October 2015 in respect of Investment Agreement 1B.
(2)(a) The investment manager was paid R 12.8 million or 17 basis points as per the Investment Agreements with the TSDBF. The investment manager was not appointed by the Transport Pension Fund.
(b) The specified amount was determined as per Investment agreements with TSDBF.
(3) The investment manager was appointed following a due tender process and approval by the TSDBF Board of Trustees.
(4) The relevant TSDBF assets is managed by Old Mutual and Colorfield
Asset Managers.
Mogokare Richard Seleke Lynne Brown, MP
Director-General Minister of Public Enterprises
Date: Date:
17 August 2017 - NW2199
Hunsinger, Dr CH to ask the Minister of Transport
With reference to the reply to question 163 on 8 March 2016, which (a) (i) private sector representatives and (ii) non-governmental organisations (NGOs) were invited and (b) of the specified (i) representatives and (ii) NGOs attended?
Reply:
(a)(i) Private sector representatives
SADSOA
RSACA
SADI
Cochrane steel
Digital technologies
Jampu business
Afro fleet
SMEC
Driver info bureau
Tracker
NIRSA
Tshelihle FC
AG Consultants
TT Projects
Impolompolo
Essilor
Driving Schools Association
Imbuba yenbokodo
Alcohol breathalyser
YOURS
Siyoyo
O B Broadcast
(a) (ii) non-governmental organisations
Stars of life
Autism SA
Santaco
Childrens forum
SRSC
Siyathuthuka FM
SANWIT
East Coast Radio
Sakhiswe
Town shop news
Gagasi fm
SAPTWU
SADD
Kwa-Zulu Natal Bus Council
Mgobozi
TMDM
YOURS
SAYCC
b) The number of those representatives referred to in (a) (i) All Private sector companies and (ii) Non-governmental orgarnisation that were invited sent representative.
17 August 2017 - NW1417
Dreyer, Ms AM to ask the Minister of Small Business Development
What amount has her department spent on (a) travel, (b) accommodation and (c) subsistence costs for (i) her, (ii) her deputy and (iii) the respective spokespersons and media liaison officer(s) in the (aa) 2014-15, (bb) 2015-16 and (cc) 2016-17 financial years?”
Reply:
2014/15
The Department of Small Business Development (DSBD) spent R0.00 for (a) travel, (b) accommodation and (c) subsistence costs for the (i) Minister, (ii) Deputy Minister and (iii) the spokesperson in the (bb) 2014-15 financial year.
For the 2014-15 financial year, DSBD did not have a vote and all expenditure relating to the 2014-15 period was incurred under the Department of Trade and Industry (the dti) vote.
2015/16
The Department spent R2 427 204.75 for (a) travel, (b) accommodation and (c) subsistence costs for the (i) Minister, (ii) Deputy Minister and (iii) the spokesperson in the (bb) 2015-16 financial year.
No |
Name |
(R) |
(R) |
|
Total (R) |
(i) |
Minister |
1 007 264,93 |
204 850,46 |
45 314.30 |
1 257 429,69 |
(ii) |
Deputy Minister |
724 333,73 |
177 966,07 |
119 231.23 |
1 021 531,03 |
(iii) |
Cornelius Monama |
92 590,82 |
21 421,47 |
34 231.74 |
148 244,03 |
2016/17
The Department spent R1 439 399.73 for (a) travel, (b) accommodation and (c) subsistence costs for the (i) Minister, (ii) Deputy Minister and (iii) the spokesperson in the (cc) 2016-17 financial year.
No |
Name |
(R) |
(R) |
|
Total (R) |
(i) |
Minister |
553 220,06 |
114 732,96 |
44 074.64 |
712 027,67 |
(ii) |
Deputy Minister |
436 963,22 |
166 090,93 |
46 479.53 |
649 533,68 |
(iii) |
Cornelius Monama |
45 227,57 |
4 582,40 |
28 028.41 |
77 838,38 |
17 August 2017 - NW2203
Kalyan, Ms SV to ask the Minister of Transport
What (a) are the reasons for withholding the payout of the Rural Roads Asset Management Systems (RRAMS) grant from the Road Traffic Management Corporation in the past three financial years, (b) is being done to ensure that the RRAMS grant is paid out and (c) are the relevant amounts for each financial year?
Reply:
(a), (b), and (c) The Road Traffic Management Corporation does not receive Rural Roads Asset Management Systems (RRAMS) grant.
17 August 2017 - NW2063
Mbatha, Mr MS to ask the Minister of Economic Development
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:
The Economic Development Department, Competition Tribunal and ITAC are not funding any institution of research and development either domestically or internationally. Below are details of Competition Commission and IDC funding for institutions of research development.
Competition Commission
Beneficiary Institution |
Function |
Period of funding |
Amount |
University of Fort Hare |
Establishment of the University programs on Competition Law and Economics |
April 2017 (valid for one year) |
R1 000 000.00 |
University of Stellenbosch |
Establishment of the University programs on Competition Law and Economics |
March 2017 valid for one year |
R2 000 000.00 |
University of Johannesburg |
Establishment of the University programs on Competition Law and Economics |
March 2017 valid for one year |
R1 000 000.00 |
Gordon Institute of Business Science |
Establishment of the University programs on Competition Law and Economics |
March 2017 valid for one year |
R850 000.00 |
IDC
Beneficiary institutions |
Function |
Period of funding |
IDC Grants over the past 5 years |
Global Reporting Initiative |
An international community of practice for sustainability reporting, Global Reporting Initiative is a pioneer in the development sustainability reporting over the last two decades. |
1-year contract |
Euro 14 000 x 1 year |
SADC DFI Network & Association of African DFIs |
Development of DFIs thus contributing to member countries economic development |
Over the past 5 years |
$176 684 x 5 years |
Association of African Development Finance Institutions (AADFI) |
Providing financial support to the Research unit of the Association. |
Over the past 5 years |
Euro 5000 |
Regional Industrial Development Strategy (RIDS) |
Vutha’s Mlilo Fund Impact Assessment |
July 2014- December 2014 |
R 445 450.00 x 1 year |
Mining Towns Revitalization (Special/Spatial Intervention Programme funds) |
Conducting Economic Activities and Opportunity Assessment Around the declining mining towns in order to improve socio-economic conditions of mining regions for six municipal districts around South Africa. |
August 2014 – July 2015 |
R 2 154 480.00 x 1 year |
World Economic Forum -Regional Partnership |
In line with its mandate to expand its investment into the Rest of Africa, the Regional Partnership enables the IDC to strengthen its catalytic role in the continent. It gives the IDC the opportunity to engage with the business communities, key representatives of government and various financial institutions on issues that pertains to the development of the continent. |
2017-2019 |
CHF 300,000.00 x 3 years |
University of Johannesburg’s Automation and Control Research Centre in the School of Electrical Engineering |
Automation and Control Research |
2014 |
R1 million x 1 year |
Mapungubwe Institute for Strategic Reflection (MISTRA) |
MISTRA is an independent research institute that takes a long-term view on the strategic challenges facing South Africa, with the aim of deepening debates in issues such as economic, governance, history, culture and natural sciences. MISTRA collaborates with policy-makers and practitioners to ensure implementation of the recommendation emanating from its research findings. It was established in 2010 and has completed numerous comprehensive research projects, including commissioned research projects for a range of clients in the private sector and also released several publications. |
Nov 2015 (Only) |
R500 000.00 |
Beneficiary research institutions (undertaking specific research project/s after being selected through open bid process) |
Total amount approved |
Year approved |
Total disbursements to date |
|
University of KwaZulu-Natal |
Agro-Processing Competitiveness Fund: Research Grant Component (managed by IDC Research & Information department on behalf of EDD) |
R1,028,055 |
2013 |
R685,370 |
Bureau of Food and Agriculture Policy |
Agro-Processing Competitiveness Fund: Research Grant Component (managed by IDC Research & Information department on behalf of EDD) |
R1,072,500 |
2013 |
R1,072,500 |
National Agricultural Marketing Council |
Agro-Processing Competitiveness Fund: Research Grant Component (managed by IDC Research & Information department on behalf of EDD) |
R920,000 |
2013 |
R920,000 |
South African Poultry Association |
Agro-Processing Competitiveness Fund: Research Grant Component (managed by IDC Research & Information department on behalf of EDD) |
R808,054 |
2013 |
R808,054 |
Blue Karoo Trust |
Agro-Processing Competitiveness Fund: Research Grant Component (managed by IDC Research & Information department on behalf of EDD) |
R560,000 |
2013 |
R560,000 |
Urban-Econ Development Economists |
Agro-Processing Competitiveness Fund: Research Grant Component (managed by IDC Research & Information department on behalf of EDD) |
R387,600 |
2013 |
R387,600 |
Nkwele Agribusiness Planning and Investment (Pty) Ltd |
Agro-Processing Competitiveness Fund: Research Grant Component (managed by IDC Research & Information department on behalf of EDD) |
R456,000 |
2013 |
R456,000 |
Agricultural Research Council |
Agro-Processing Competitiveness Fund: Research Grant Component (managed by IDC Research & Information department on behalf of EDD) |
R1,550,000 |
2013 |
R1550,000 |
Optimal Agricultural Business Systems Development |
Agro-Processing Competitiveness Fund: Research Grant Component (managed by IDC Research & Information department on behalf of EDD) |
R938,620 |
2016 |
R563,172 |
Optimal Agricultural Business Systems Development |
Agro-Processing Competitiveness Fund: Research Grant Component (managed by IDC Research & Information department on behalf of EDD) |
R1,776,223 |
2016 |
R803,134 |
Urban-Econ Development Economists |
Agro-Processing Competitiveness Fund: Research Grant Component (managed by IDC Research & Information department on behalf of EDD) |
R387,200 |
2016 |
R387,200 |
Luhlaza Integrated Sustainable Solutions |
Agro-Processing Competitiveness Fund: Research Grant Component (managed by IDC Research & Information department on behalf of EDD) |
R1,734,238 |
2016 |
R540,469 |
Urban-Econ Development Economists |
Agro-Processing Competitiveness Fund: Research Grant Component (managed by IDC Research & Information department on behalf of EDD) |
R878,000 |
2016 |
R74,100 |
-END-
17 August 2017 - NW2207
Waters, Mr M to ask the Minister of Home Affairs
When will SA citizens who have been legally naturalised be able to apply for and receive their ID smart cards?
Reply:
The Department continues to rollout the issuance of smart ID Cards in a phased- in approach. The process of expanding the Live Capture footprint and the verification process of the records for naturalised citizens are ongoing as are the system upgrades which will make provision for this category of applicants. Upon determination of adequate footprint and system status readiness, the Minister will make an announcement which will give naturalised citizens the opportunity to apply for Smart ID Cards.
15 August 2017 - NW1455
Tarabella - Marchesi, Ms NI to ask the Minister of Basic Education
(1)With regard to her reply to question 783 on 11 April 2017, what was the specific reason for the underspending in (a) the Eastern Cape of R47 776 717.16, (b) the Free State of R291 294 846, (c) KwaZulu-Natal of R97 551 404, (d) Limpopo of R86 082 002, (e) Mpumalanga of R81 404 186, (f) the Northern Cape of R27 198 095 and (g) the North West of R53 433 807 as part of the Accelerated Schools Infrastructure Delivery Initiative (ASIDI); for each, specify (i) the number of projects affected and (ii) whether or not the projects were completed in the 2016-17 financial year; (2) what amount was (a) allocated to and (b) spent by the Western Cape as part of ASIDI in the 2015-16 financial year?
Reply:
1. The process of merging, closing and rationalisation of small and unviable schools, led to major delays, which delayed the allocation of projects to implementing agents and contractors, which in effect led to lower spending. Non-performing contractors and Implementing Agents (IAs) also had a negative effect on performance and expenditure. The process of terminating and replacing contractors and IAs is lengthy and as such, the projects that are stopped do not generate any expenditure during that process. The process of replacing the service providers has been concluded. Finally, in some parts of the country, inclement weather severely affected work at sites.
2. The Western Cape was allocated R 274 804 000 in 2015-16 financial year. Expenditure for the 2015-16 financial year was R 329 098 000.
14 August 2017 - NW1609
Mashabela, Ms N to ask the Minister of Rural Development and Land Reform
(a) What amount of money has the government spent in buying land for land reform purposes since 1994 and (b) which programme of land reform has been the most expensive?
Reply:
a) R 33 billion.
b) Land Restitution.
14 August 2017 - NW1244
Basson, Mr LJ to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation
(1)Whether any new employment positions were created in the Office of the Director-General of her department since 1 April 2016; if so, (a) why, (b) which positions were created, (c) who was appointed to each position and (d) what are the terms of their employment; (2) whether she intends to create any new employment positions in the specified Office in the next six months; if so, (a) why and (b) what are the further relevant details; (3) whether any vacant, newly created and/or intended employment positions have been advertised; if so, (a) which employment positions, (b) when was the position advertised and (c) what are the minimum requirements for each position?
Reply:
1. There are no new positions created in the office of the Director-General since 01 April 2016.
2. There are no intentions of creating any new employment positions in the office of the Director-General in the next six months. The preliminary finding from the structure review process has indicated the reduction in the number of employment positions in the office of the Director-General. This preliminary finding is supported by the business process mapping.
3. No newly created employment positions were advertised.
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14 August 2017 - NW1664
Baker, Ms TE to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation
With reference to her reply to question 909 on 24 April 2017, (a) what is the total number of service level agreements that have been finalised with municipalities that are in arrears with the various water boards, (b) what are the names of the municipalities and (c) what is the total amount owed by each municipality as at 31 March 2017?
Reply:
(a) There are a total of 47 service level agreements that have been finalised with municipalities that are in arrears with various water boards.
(b) Refer to Annexure A for the names of municipalities.
(c) Refer to Annexure A for the total amount owed by each municipality as at 31 March 2017.
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14 August 2017 - NW1146
Basson, Mr LJ to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation
(1)(a) How many employment positions does the Office of her department’s Director-General currently have, (b)(i) how many of the specified positions are currently vacant and (ii) why, (c) how many of the specified positions have appointed persons on an acting basis and (d) what are the names of each person employed in the specified office; (2) Whether any positions in the specified office were declared redundant since 1 April 2016; if so, why and (b) which positions were affected; (3) Whether she will furnish Mr L J Basson with copies of the specified office’s detailed organogram?
Reply:
(1)(a) The Office of Director-General currently has a total of forty four (44) employment positions.
(1)(b) A total of twenty one (21) positions are currently vacant within the office of the Director-General. Refer to the table below.
No |
(1)(b)(i) Title of the vacant post |
(1)(b)(ii) Reason why post still vacant |
1 |
Director: Office of the DG |
Post was advertised and put on hold until the DG was appointed |
2 |
Head: Strategy & Operations |
Advertised closed 25/11/2016 |
3 |
CD: Support Services |
Advertised closed 17/06/2016 |
4 |
Assistant Director : Ministerial Enquiries |
Advertised in June 2017 |
5 |
Language Practitioner |
Advertised in June 2017 |
6 |
Deputy Director CPT |
Not regarded as priority post as a result of budget cuts |
7 |
Water and Sanitation Advisory Service |
Not regarded as priority post as a result of budget cuts |
8 |
ASD: Administration |
Advertised closed 25/11/2016 |
9 |
Office Manager |
Not regarded as priority post as a result of budget cuts |
10 |
Personal Assistant |
Not regarded as priority post as a result of budget cuts |
11 |
Head : Water Sector Partnerships IGC and Corporate Communication |
Not regarded as priority post as a result of budget cuts |
12 |
Office Manager |
Not regarded as priority post as a result of budget cuts |
13 |
Personal Assistant |
Not regarded as priority post as a result of budget cuts |
14 |
Personal Assistant |
Not regarded as priority post as a result of budget cuts |
15 |
ASD: Office of the DG (secretary) |
Not regarded as priority post as a result of budget cuts |
16 |
Driver /Messenger |
Not regarded as priority post as a result of budget cuts |
17 |
Messenger |
Not regarded as priority post as a result of budget cuts |
18 |
Director : Policy & Stakeholder Management |
Not regarded as priority post as a result of budget cuts |
19 |
Deputy Director : Stakeholder Liaison and Parliamentary Co-Ordination |
Advertised closed 25/11/2016 |
20 |
Parliamentary Officer |
Not regarded as priority post as a result of budget cuts |
21 |
ASD : Fosad Cluster and Policy Co-Ordination |
Not regarded as priority post as a result of budget cuts |
(1)(c) A total of two (2) positions have appointed persons on an acting capacity.
(1)(d) Refer to Annexure A for the names and positions of each person employed in the office of the Director-General.
(2) All positions in the office of Director-General are still relevant, no positions were declared redundant since 1 April 2016.
(3) Refer to Annexure A for a detailed organogram for the office of Director-General.
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14 August 2017 - NW1447
Waters, Mr M to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation
(1)When did Rand Water (a) start with maintenance work on their G28 concrete pipeline and (b) inform the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality about the pending work; (2) whether she will furnish Mr M Waters with a copy of the letter to this effect; if not, why not; if so, by what date?
Reply:
(1)(a) Rand Water conducted a conditional assessment on the G28 and the entire network from the 8 to the 14 May 2017.
(1)(b) Yes, Rand Water did inform Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality of the condition assessment to be carried out at G28 pipeline.
(2) Refer to Annexure A for the copy of the email that informed Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality of the condition assessment to be carried out at G28 pipeline.
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14 August 2017 - NW1718
James, Ms LV to ask the Minister of Energy
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) There were no employees from the Department of energy and (b) and entities reporting to the Department of Energy who were awarded any contracts or agreements to conduct any business with the state or any state entity in the (i) 2014-15; (ii) 2015-16 and (iii) 2016-17 financial years. (aa) (aaa)Not applicable and (bbb) Not applicable and (bb) (aaa) Not applicable and (bbb) not applicable.
14 August 2017 - NW1054
Baker, Ms TE to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation
(1)Whether her department has suspended any water use licences since 1 January 2008; if so, what is the (a) name of the company and/or (b) nature of its business in each case; (2) whether any suspensions have been appealed; if so, what is the status of the appeal in each case?
Reply:
1. Yes, my Department has suspended one Water Use License during the period, April 2010 for Aganang Beef Trust, which was for agricultural water use: Irrigation.
(2) No appeal has been received by my Department thus far.
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14 August 2017 - NW2264
Macpherson, Mr DW to ask the Minister of Trade and Industry
With reference to his reply to question 2008 on 5 July 2017, what are the full details of the consultations held between him and the Minister of Mineral Resources, Mr M J Zwane, on the amended codes in relation to the mining sector?
Reply:
The Department of Trade and Industry (the dti) and the Department of Mineral Resources (DMR) conducted consultations at a Ministerial and Senior Government Official Level regarding the development of a Transformation Charter under Section 100 (2) of the Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act of 2002 (MPRDA).
Minister Davies and Minister Zwane had engagements to discuss the process and alignment of the Reviewed Mining Charter to the Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act 53 of 2003 as Amended by Act 46 of 2013 (B-BBEE Act).
Furthermore, the dti provided guidance and clarity in understanding the methodologies and dynamics of the B-BBEE Legislation.
In light of the above consultations, the end result of the consultative process led to the DMR issuing the Reviewed Mining Charter under Section 100 (2) of the MRPDA.
14 August 2017 - NW2031
Jooste, Ms K to ask the Minister of Health
With reference to his reply to question 534 on 8 May 2017, what was the financial cost associated with treating children who were admitted to hospital due to severe acute malnutrition in each of the specified financial years?
Reply:
The estimated average financial cost per case (based on modelled estimates) of Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM) with complications is R65,826. The median length of in-patient days for SAM cases with Severe Acute Malnutrition is 30 days (7 days - stabilisation phase and 23 days - rehabilitation phase). The composition of the unit costs includes foodstuffs, medicines and hospital overheads.
Based on this estimated cost, the approximate costs of inpatient care for all children with SAM for the last four financial years are shown in the table below:
Financial years |
SAM inpatient admissions |
Approximate Costs |
2013-14 |
14,947 |
R491,950,611 |
2014-15 |
15,910 |
R523,645,830 |
2015-16 |
15,537 |
R511,369,281 |
2016-17 |
14,910 |
R490,732,830 |
END.
14 August 2017 - NW1579
Esau, Mr S to ask the Minister of Rural Development and Land Reform
(a) What has he found to be the stumbling blocks in addressing land reform in the country, as the relevant legislation does not seem to bring about satisfactory progress in this regard and (b) what steps does his department intend to take to bring about more land reform, as it is one of the issues that needs to be addressed through the process of radical economic transformation?
Reply:
(a) Our biggest challenge remains the answer to the question – Who owns South Africa? We have just concluded Phase Two: Land Audit in terms of land ownership by race, gender and nationality but still face further challenges as a result of the absence of information in respect of institutions, such as trusts, private and public organisations and companies, as well as sectional title holdings. The source of this enduring challenge is incoherent institutional transformation, both within and external to the DRDLR, for example:
- the absence of a dynamic, interactive relationship between the National Geomatics Management Services (NGMS) and the Deeds Registration system even though the former feeds into the latter; and,
- we have projectised the land claims process. This was a strategic error, which did not take into account fiscal constraints, complexities associated with verification/validation of claims, court challenges and internal capacity constraints.
A further challenge relates to water rights being allocated to individuals, not to the land. When an individual sells the land, he/she leaves with the water rights. Furthermore, subdivisions and changes of land use are happening at a rapid pace. An audit needs to be conducted in respect of both these issues, because they impact negatively on land reform farms. Although regulated by laws, compliance with and enforcement of such legislation needs to be strengthened
(b) The steps the Department is proposing, aligned with radical economic transformation, includes transforming the Land Claims Commission into a Chapter 9 Institution and the NGMS, Deeds Registries and Office of the Valuer-General will be listed as Schedule 2 entities in terms of the Public Finance Management Act, 1999.
DRDLR is also implementing the following measures in its efforts to enhance land reform:
- Introduction of the Regulation of Agricultural Landholdings Bill to Parliament which aims to obtain and access agricultural land as well as to incentivise “national economy responsibility” from farm-land owners, agro-business and primary agriculture magnates and their links to secondary, tertiary international business dimensions and partners. The Land Commission provided for in the Regulation of Agricultural Land Bill, will enforce disclosure of ownership of land and landed property.
- The Agri-Parks programme which aims at transforming the rural economy. It seeks to improve production by small holder farmers, access to markets, finance and research and engagement in the whole agriculture value chain. It is designed to promote cooperative efforts between government, private sector, and rural communities.
- The 1 Household 1 Hectare Programme and 1 Household 2 Dairy Cows Programme is intended to improve production and food security at household level to contribute to the increase in the number of small holder farmers.
- Strenghtening of relative rights of people working the land (50/50) seeks to secure the land rights and residential tenure of the farm-dweller/worker; empower people working the land to acquire majority equity-holdings in farming enterprises and bring about economic transformation of the agricultural sector. It enables farm workers/farm dwellers to sell labour-power across the fence, without fear of eviction; strengthen farmworkers’ bargaining power in advancing worker rights and improving his/her conditions of living; and, address socio-economic livelihood challenges faced by farm dwellers/workers and labour tenants. It will further address land hunger, extreme land concentration, associated poverty and inequity by fostering asset and enterprise equity that introduce fundamental changes to land relations and factors of production.
14 August 2017 - NW1665
Baker, Ms TE to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation
What is the (a) nature, (b) cost, (c) location and (d) commencement date of each (i) Accelerated Community Infrastructure project and (ii) Water and Sanitation Implementation Committee project currently under construction.
Reply:
(i) In the 2017/18 financial year, the Accelerated Community Infrastructure Programme (ACIP) will implement 3 projects in the KwaZulu-Natal Province. Refer to the table below for the nature, cost, location and commencement date of each project.
Project Name |
(a) Project Nature |
(b) Project cost |
(c) Location |
(d) Commencement date |
Manguzi WWTW |
Refurbishment of a Waste Water Treatment Work (WWTW) |
R 9,710,000 |
Umhlabuyalingana Local Municipality (LM) under uMkhanyakude District |
October 2017 |
Hluhluwe WWTW |
Refurbishment of WWTW |
R3,450,000 |
The Big Five False Bay LM under uMkhanyakude DM |
October 2017 |
Ingwavuma WWTW |
Refurbishment of WWTW |
R13,679,916 |
Jozini LM under uMkhanyakude DM |
January 2017 (Under Construction) |
Total |
R26,839,916 |
(ii) There is no programme within my Department’s Branch: National Water Resources Infrastructure implemented as “Water and Sanitation Implementation Committee Projects”.
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14 August 2017 - NW1668
Basson, Mr LJ to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation
Whether any action has been taken against her department’s chief financial officer for incurring over R 2 billion in irregular expenditure in the 2015-16 financial year; if not, (a) why not and (b) will action be taken; if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
(a) No, the irregular expenditure that was incurred during the 2015-16 financial year was not incurred by the Chief Financial Officer.
(b) The irregular expenditure was in respect of Regional Bulk Infrastructure Grant (RBIG) and my Department is currently in the process of disciplinary action against the Implementing Agent (IAs) who failed to follow proper Supply Chain Management (SCM) procedures. Furthermore, I am in the process of engaging Water Boards and Municipalities in order to take the necessary corrective action to prevent such further occurrences.
My Department is also in the process of disciplinary action against relevant managers for irregular expenditure of R240 million for goods and services.
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14 August 2017 - NW1264
Lees, Mr RA to ask the Minister of Health
What are the details of all members of staff of the Ladysmith Provincial Hospital in KwaZulu-Natal who were (a) dismissed or (b) disciplined during the period 1 January 2016 to 30 April 2017?
Reply:
The Table in Annexure 1 provides the details in this regard, as provided by the KwaZulu Natal Provincial Department of Health.
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14 August 2017 - NW1120
Brauteseth, Mr TJ to ask the Minister of Basic Education
With reference to her reply to question 913 on 11 April 2017, which qualifications are held by the Chief Financial Officer, stating the (a) name of the qualification, (b) name of the institution conferring the qualification and (c) date each qualification was obtained?
Reply:
SACE Response
The qualifications held by our CFO are as follows:
Name of Qualification |
Institution |
Date obtained |
National Certificate in State Accounts |
UNISA |
1994 |
National Diploma in State Accounts and Finance |
UNISA |
1996 |
UMALUSI Response
The qualifications held by the newly appointed CFO are as follows:
Name of Qualification |
Institution |
Date obtained |
Baccalaureus Commercii (B.Comm) – Accounting Science |
University of Pretoria (UP) |
2002 |
B.Comm (Honores) – Accounting Science |
University of Pretoria (UP) |
2003 |
Certificate in Accounting Science (CTA) |
University of Pretoria (UP) |
2003 |
Chartered Accountant – CA(SA) |
South African Institute of Chartered Accountants ( SAICA) |
2006 |
14 August 2017 - NW2224
Macpherson, Mr DW to ask the Minister of Trade and Industry
(1)Whether (a) his department and/or (b) any other subsidiary entity reporting to him sponsored the events of (i) a certain organisation (name furnished) and/or (ii) a certain conference (name and details furnished); if so, what (aa) was the total cost and (bb) were the reasons for this in each case; (2) whether any staff members of (a) his department and/or (b) any other subsidiary entity reporting to him attended any events linked to the specified conference; if so, what (i) costs were incurred and (ii) are the relevant details?NW2456E
Reply:
Response from the Department
1. (a) (i) (ii) (aa) (bb)
Neither the department nor its entities made any sponsorship towards the events as mentioned.
2. (a) (i) (ii)
No staff members from the department or its entities attended any events linked to the specified conferences.
3. (a) (i) (ii) (aa) (bb)
Neither the department nor its entities made any sponsorship towards the events as mentioned.
4. (a) (i) (ii)
No staff members from the department or its entities attended any events linked to the specified conferences.
14 August 2017 - NW1721
Jooste, Ms K to ask the Minister of Health
Whether any staff of (a) his department and (b) each entity reporting to him 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) No.
(b) No.
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