Questions and Replies
21 July 2017 - NW1581
Singh, Mr N to ask the Minister of Environmental Affairs
Whether research has been, or will be, conducted in respect of the possible transference of tuberculosis from lions to humans, as there may be substantial health risks for employees in the lion hunting industry in particular (details furnished); if so, what are the full relevant details?
Reply:
The bacterium causing Bovine Tuberculosis (BTb) is an intracellular bacteria, mainly residing in the lungs and associated tissues. In South Africa, it is maintained primarily in cattle, with specific populations of buffalo and kudu also acting as maintenance hosts, with spill over into various other wildlife species, including lions in those specific areas been documented (including the greater Kruger Complex and Hluhluwe Imfolozi Game Reserve). The disease is under state veterinary (Department of Agriculture) control and there is currently an active test and slaughter policy for BTb in cattle. In addition, certain wildlife areas and properties in the country are also identified as being BTb infected, and are therefore placed under quarantine. All animal movement out of such areas are subject to 2 negative Tb tests. If lions are hunted in an area that is infected with BTb, then those hunts and processing of the trophies/skins thereof will be under strict state veterinary supervision. These carcasses will remain on the infected farm and be inspected by the state vet and disposed of appropriately. All BTb infected properties and areas will need to have in place a risk assessment and management plan for mitigating disease transmission (including to humans) that have been approved by the Department of Agriculture. For any further details on the research relating to this matter, the National Department of Agriculture would be in a better position to respond.
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21 July 2017 - NW1744
Mackenzie, Mr C to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation
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) No staff within my Department were awarded contracts or agreements to conduct business with any state entity within the 2014/15, 2015/16 and 2016/17 financial years.
(b) Refer to Annexure A for the entity reporting to me that were awarded contracts or agreements to conduct business with any state entity in the years mentioned.
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21 July 2017 - NW1892
Rawula, Mr T to ask the Minister of Labour
Whether (a) her department and (b) each entity reporting to her appointed transaction advisors for tenders in the period 1 January 2012 to 31 December 2016; if so, (i) who were the transaction advisors that were appointed for the tenders, (ii) for which tenders were they appointed, (iii) what was the pricing for the tenders in question and (iv) what amount were the transaction advisors paid?
Reply:
Only the Commission for Conciliation Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) appointed a transaction adviser for a tender in the period 01 January 2012 – 31 December 2012 and the details are as follows;
01 JANUARY 2012 – 31 DECEMBER 2012 |
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Who were the transaction advisors that were appointed for the tenders? |
(b)(ii) For which tenders were they appointed. |
(b) (iii) What was the pricing for the tenders in question. |
(b) (iv) What amounts were the transaction advisors paid? |
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Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) |
Grant Thornton THL Consulting (Pty) |
Share Point installation and utilisation. and Business Continuity Model. |
R3 434 952.00. R2 724 372.00. |
R74 856.96. |
- For the period 1 January 2013 to 31 December 2016, there were No Transaction advisors that were appointed in any of the entities.
21 July 2017 - NW1940
Ollis, Mr IM to ask the Minister of Labour
(1) (a) What are the names of each trade union registered in the teaching or education sector, (b) how many members does each union have in terms of the latest membership audit and (c) when was the last membership audit conducted in each case; (2) whether any applications by trade unions for registration to the education sector are currently pending with the Registrar of Labour; if so, what are the names of each trade union whose application is still pending; (3) (a) which trade unions registered in the teaching or education sector have previously failed to submit annual audited financial reports to the Registrar of Labour as required by the Labour Relations Act, Act 66 of 1995, as amended, and (b) of those unions, how many annual audited financial reports are still outstanding; (4) have any trade unions registered in the teaching or education sector been declared insolvent, liquidated and placed under administration and/or business rescue and/or any other related intervention in the past five financial years; if so, (a) which trade unions and (b) what is the current status in each case?
Reply:
1. The Registrar does not ‘audit’ trade union membership figures but does verify them in cases where trade unions may be parties to a bargaining council in terms of section 49 of the Labour Relations Act. The following figures are therefore the figures submitted by the respective trade unions to the office of the Registrar.
No |
Name of Union |
Membership Figures |
Year of Submission |
1 |
Health and Other Service Personnel Trade Union of South Africa (HOSPERSA) |
1 462 |
2015 |
2 |
National Education Health and Allied Workers Union (NEHAWU) |
19 910 |
2016 |
3 |
National Professional Teachers’ Associations of South Africa (NAPTOSA) |
52 864 |
2016 |
4 |
National Public Service Workers Union (NPSWU) |
9 757 |
2015 |
5 |
National Teachers Union (NATU) |
30 979 |
2015 |
6 |
National Union of Public Service and Allied Workers (NUPSAW) |
2515 |
2016 |
7 |
Public and Allied Workers Union of South Africa (PAWUSA) |
10 938 |
2015 |
8 |
Public Servants Association of South Africa (PSA) |
8778 |
2016 |
9 |
South African Democratic Teachers Union (SADTU) |
248 364 |
2016 |
10 |
Suid Afrikaanse Onderwysers Unie (SAOU) |
36 422 |
2016 |
11 |
United National Public Service Association of South Africa and Allied Workers Union ( UNIPSAWU) |
225 |
2016 |
12 |
Academic and Professional Staff of the University of South Africa (APSA-UNISA) |
663 |
2015 |
13 |
Academic Staff Association of Wits University (ASAWU) |
757 |
2016 |
14 |
The University of Cape Town Academics' Union (UCTAU) |
616 |
2015 |
15 |
Administrative, Library and Technical Staff Association (ALTSA) |
526 |
2016 |
16 |
University of Kwazulu-Natal Staff Union (UKSU) |
1216 |
2016 |
17 |
University of Cape Town Employees Union |
1128 |
2016 |
18 |
University of Pretoria Workers' Organisation (UPWO) |
534 |
2016 |
19 |
Union of Personnel of the University of the Free State (UVPERSU)) |
1022 |
2016 |
20 |
University and Allied Workers Union (UAWU) |
248 |
2016 |
21 |
University of the Western Cape Employees Union (UWCEU) |
575 |
2016 |
22 |
Cape Peninsula University Employees Union |
526 |
2016 |
23 |
United Herzlia Schools Teachers Association (UHSTA) |
199 |
2016 |
24 |
Private Schools and Allied Workers Union (PRISAWU) |
104 |
2015 |
25 |
South African Abet Educators Union (SAAEU) |
950 |
2015 |
26 |
Professional Educators Union (P.E.U) |
10408 |
2016 |
27 |
College Workers Union of South Africa |
80 |
2016 |
TOTAL |
441 766 |
2. There are no applications for registration is pending in the office of the Registrar.
3. The following trade unions, in the table below, have failed to submit annual audited financial statements for 2015.
No |
Name of Union |
Membership Figures |
Year of Audit |
1 |
Health and Other Service Personnel Trade Union of South Africa (HOSPERSA) |
1 462 |
2015 |
2 |
National Public Service Workers Union (NPSWU) |
9 757 |
2015 |
3 |
National Teachers Union (NATU) |
30 979 |
2015 |
4 |
Public and Allied Workers Union of South Africa (PAWUSA) |
10 938 |
2015 |
5 |
Academic and Professional Staff of the University of South Africa (APSA-UNISA) |
663 |
2015 |
6 |
The University of Cape Town Academics' Union (UCTAU) |
616 |
2015 |
7 |
Private Schools and Allied Workers Union (PRISAWU) |
104 |
2015 |
8 |
South African Abet Educators Union (SAAEU) |
950 |
2015 |
4. There are no registered trade unions in the teaching or education sector that have been declared insolvent, placed under administration and/or under business rescue in the past five years. (b) These cases are being attended to by the Registrar.
21 July 2017 - NW1884
Xalisa, Mr Z R to ask the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs
Whether (a) his department and (b) each entity reporting to him appointed transaction advisors for tenders in the period 1 January 2012 to 31 December 2016; if so, (i) who were the transaction advisors that were appointed for the tenders, (ii) for which tenders were they appointed, (iii) what was the pricing for the tenders in question and (iv) what amount were the transaction advisors paid?
Reply:
(a)(b)(i)(ii)(iii)(iv)
Neither the Department nor the entities reporting to the Ministry of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs appointed transaction advisors for tenders in the period 01 January 2012 to 31 December 2016.
21 July 2017 - NW1889
Xalisa, Mr Z R to ask the Minister of Environmental Affairs
Whether (a) her department and (b) each entity reporting to her appointed transaction advisors for tenders in the period 1 January 2012 to 31 December 2016; if so, (i) who were the transaction advisors that were appointed for the tenders, (ii) for which tenders were they appointed, (iii) what was the pricing for the tenders in question and (iv) what amount were the transaction advisors paid?
Reply:
(a) and (b)
(i) The Department did not appoint transaction advisors for the period indicated (1 January 2012 to 31 December 2016).
(ii) N/A
(iii) N/A
(iv) N/A
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21 July 2017 - NW1859
Waters, Mr M to ask the Minister of Environmental Affairs
Whether her department has been informed of the proposed housing development on portion 296 of the Zuurfontein farm 33 I.R. situated within the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Council boundary, where an endangered species of frog is an inhabitant; if so, what steps are being taken to protect the frog population?
Reply:
No, the Department of Environmental Affairs has not been informed about the proposed housing development. However, the question should be referred to the Gauteng Department of Agriculture and Rural Development as the competent authority to receive such an application.
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21 July 2017 - NW1145
Basson, Mr LJ to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation
(a) How many requests for quotes exceeding the value of R10 million were made by Rand Water in the (i) 2014-15, (ii) 2015-16 and (iii) 2016-17 financial years and (b) in each case, (i) on what date was the money paid, (ii) what was the value of each transaction, (iii) what was the plant code and (iv) what was the nature of the project in each case?
Reply:
(a) The were no requests for quotes exceeding the value of R10 million were made by Rand Water in the 2014-15; a total of thirteen (13) quotes were made for the 2015- 16 and a total of seventeen (17) quotes were made for the 2016-17 financial years.
(b) Refer to Annexure A which outlines the dates, value and description of projects.
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21 July 2017 - NW1945
Basson, Mr LJ to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation
(1)With regard to the upgrade of Rand Water System 5, (a) how many contracts were issued, (b) what are the names of companies that were awarded the contracts, (c) how many companies are on time with their projects and (d) how many of the companies have exceeded their budgets; (2) how many of the specified companies are BEE compliant; (3) whether each of the specified companies are Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) certified; if not, why not; (4) will she furnish Mr L J Basson with copies of the CIDB certification on all the contracts; if not, why not; if so, by when?
Reply:
(1) There are 11 contracts issued and 10 appointed to date. Refer to Annexure A for the details.
(2) Yes, all the companies are BEE compliant and it was a requirement for all the tenders.
(3) Yes, all the service providers are CIDB certified.
(4) Refer to Annexure B for the copies of the CIDB certificates of all contracts.
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21 July 2017 - NW1864
Baker, Ms TE to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation
(1)What is (a) the purpose of her department’s projects having contingency funds and (b) the maximum amount of any project’s contingency fund that can be utilised; (2) (a) how many projects exceeded the maximum amount with regard to the contingency fund in the (i) 2014-15, (ii) 2015-16 and (iii) 2016-17 financial years, (b) what are the names of each project, (c) what was the value of each project, (d) what was the amount of contingency funds utilised, (e) who authorised the use of the contingency fund in each case and (f) what are the names of the companies who had received the tenders in each case?
Reply:
(1)(a) The purpose of the Department’s projects having contingency funds is to provide for the financial aspects of unforeseen and changed circumstances in the scope of work of a project during its implementation as a mechanism for managing risks and uncertainties associated with project implementation.
(1)(b) There is no defined maximum amount as it varies depending on the nature of the project.
(2)(a) For the 2014-15 and 2015-16 financial years none of the projects exceeded the maximum amount with regards to the contingency fund however, one project in the 2016-17 financial year exceeded the maximum amount with regards to the contingency fund.
(2)(b) The project that exceeded the maximum contingency amount was the Mdloti River Development Project - Raising of Hazelmere Dam.
(2)(c) The total value of the project was R379 982 456.14 (excl. VAT and escalation).
(2)(d) The total amount of the contingency funds utilised was R37 998 245.61 (excl. VAT and escalation).
(2)(e) The discretion of the Resident Engineer in consultation with the Design Engineer / Project Manager authorised the use of the contingency fund.
(2)(f) The name of the company that received the tender was Group Five Construction (Pty) Ltd.
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21 July 2017 - NW1588
Lekota, Mr M to ask the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs
With reference to his trip to Dubai in December 2015 , which was allegedly sponsored and booked by a certain family (name and details furnished), (a) who (i) specifically paid for and (ii) organised the specified trip, (b) what was the purpose of the trip and (c) what is his relationship with the specified family?
Reply:
This matter is sub judice.
21 July 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:
No, the irregular expenditure that was incurred during the 2015-16 financial year was not incurred by the Chief Financial Officer. The respective managers within my Department who are the budget holders and who signed off on such payments are held responsible for the irregularity of expenditure. Disciplinary action has been/is being taken against the relevant managers.
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21 July 2017 - NW1754
Marais, Mr S to ask the Minister of Environmental Affairs
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:
(a) No.
- No.
- No.
- No.
(aa) Not applicable.
(bb) Not applicable.
(cc) Not applicable.
(b) No.
- No.
- No.
- No.
(aa) Not applicable.
(bb) Not applicable.
(cc) Not applicable.
1) South Africa National Parks (SANparks)
- No.
- No.
- No.
- No.
(aa) Not applicable.
(bb) Not applicable.
(cc) Not applicable.
2) South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI)
(c) No.
- No.
- No.
- No.
(aa) Not applicable.
(bb) Not applicable.
(cc) Not applicable.
3) iSimangaliso Wetland Park
(c) No.
- No.
- No.
- No.
(aa) Not applicable.
(bb) Not applicable.
(cc) Not applicable.
4) South African Weather Services (SAWS)
(c) No.
- No.
- No.
- No.
(aa) Not applicable.
(bb) Not applicable.
(cc) Not applicable.
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20 July 2017 - NW1300
Waters, Mr M to ask the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs
With regard to the proposed housing development on portion 296 of the Zuurfontein farm 33 I.R. situated within the boundary of the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality, (a) which company (ies) was/were appointed to conduct the (i) environmental impact and (ii) traffic impact studies, (b) on what date was each company appointed, (c) who took the decision to appoint each company and (d) what amount was paid to each company for each report? (2) Whether he will furnish Mr M Waters with copies of each of the specified reports; if not, why not; if so, by what date?
Reply:
The information was provided by the Gauteng Provincial Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs:
(1)
(a) (i) Shuma company
(ii) Shuma company
(b) On 25 January 2017.
(c) The Municipality appointed the company.
(d) Shuma was paid as follows:
- Basic Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is R 84 214.08.
- Traffic Impact Assessment (TIA) is R129 519.03.
2. Yes, report will be furnished to the Honourable Member in due course.
20 July 2017 - NW1298
Waters, Mr M to ask the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs
With regard to the proposed housing development on portion 296 of the Zuurfontein farm 33 I. R. situated within the boundary of the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality, where the previous owner transferred the said portion of land to the Gauteng Provincial Government for the building of a school, on what statutory grounds is the specified municipality building houses on the said property?; and (2) On what date was the property transferred from the Gauteng Provincial Government to the specified municipality?
Reply:
The information was provided by the Gauteng Provincial Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs:
1. The Human Settlements Department has identified a need for a mixed development which includes residential and educational facilities (School). The Department is still negotiating with Provincial Government for the land and currently the Human Settlements Department are at a phase where proposals are only being done and circulated for comments. Once positive comments are received from the Provincial Government and Authorities to use the land, the town planning process will be finalised.
2. The ownership still vests with the Provincial Government.
20 July 2017 - NW1983
Alberts, Mr ADW to ask the Minister of Finance
Whether the Government Employees Pension Fund has enough money to fulfill its obligations in respect of its existing and future members; if not, (a) why not and (b) what are the full details of the steps he will take to ensure that the Government Employees Pension Fund is properly funded; if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
a) The Fund is currently fully funded.
b) There is therefore no action required from the Minister.
20 July 2017 - NW1536
Van Der Walt, Ms D to ask the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs
(1)Whether the (a) Bela-Bela Local Municipality, (b) Lephalale Local Municipality, (c) Thabazimbi Local Municipality, (d) Modimolle Local Municipality and (e) Mookgophong Local Municipality in Limpopo sold any (i) buildings or (ii) vacant land in each of the past five financial years to date; if so, what (aa) are the relevant details in each case, (bb) was the market value on each date of sale and (cc) procedures were followed to sell the properties in each case; (2) Whether any of the specified municipalities have property to rent and/or for sale in the market currently; if so, what are the relevant details in each case?
Reply:
The following information was provided by the municipalities in question:
(1) (a) No. Bela Bela local municipality has not sold any building or vacant land in the past five financial years.
(b) No. Lephalale local municipality did not sell (i) any building or (ii) vacant land in the past five years
(c) Yes. Thabazimbi local municipality sold a vacant stand to a church. Appropriate procedures were followed.
(d) LIM 368 (Modimolle/Mookgophong local municipalities) has not sold any building or vacant land in the past five financial years.
(2) (a) Yes. Bela Bela local municipality has properties to rent (refer to Annexure A).
(b) No. Lephalale local municipality does not have any property to rent or sell.
(c) No. Thabazimbi local municipality does not have any property to rent or sell.
(d) No. LIM 368 (Modimolle/Mookgophong local municipalities) does not have any property to rent or sell.
Annexure “A”
PROPERTY NAME |
LESSEE |
SIZE
|
Portion 1 Nylstroom Town and Townlands |
MTN |
|
Camp E4 |
Sethako Agriculture Projects |
1 ha |
Camp System B2 - B4 C1 – C5 K |
Modimolle Cooperative Limited |
225ha 252ha 783ha 306ha |
Erf P6532 |
Kopanong Creche |
1 825m² |
Erf V84 |
Mabaleng Creche |
|
Erf P6853 |
Lerato Day Care Centre |
|
Erf P7308 |
Agape Edu Care |
|
Erf P5021 |
ABC Creche |
|
Erf P4440 |
Thusanang Creche |
|
Erf P3965 |
Bophelong Creche |
|
A portion of land bordered by Jeppe Street to the north |
Nylstene |
1 939 |
Nelson Mandela Drive to the east, the railway line to the south and the ESCOM power line to the west |
|
|
A portion of the Farm Nylstroom Town and Townlands 419KR |
Alma Endurance Club |
8.5809ha |
Remaining extent of the farm Nylstroom Town and Townlands |
Ant Business Ventures |
4248.0746 |
Camp System B |
W L Botes |
225ha |
Camp 2 |
M L Malan |
40ha |
Camp J |
C C Laurens |
257ha |
Camp A |
D Beukes |
350ha |
A portion of Camp System E |
Bokamoso Development Project |
1ha |
Erf P503 |
Victim Support Centre |
|
Erf 3 Sediba Street |
Phagameng HIV/AIDS |
|
A portion of Erf 2 |
Modimolle Job Creation |
|
Room 12: Beehive Centre |
Childline Limpopo |
|
Camp E4 |
A Re Hudisaneng Agricultural Primary Cooperative Ltd |
2.5ha |
A portion of land adjacent to the hostel and sport grounds |
Ayitzvumbeni Project |
1ha |
Office 2 of Erf P503 |
Modimolle Entrepreneurs |
|
Office 1 of Erf P503 |
People opposing women and child abuse |
|
Office 3 of Erf P503 |
Phagameng Youth and Environmental Club |
|
CAMP SYSTEMS (GRAZING)
NAME |
SIZE |
OWNER |
LESSEE |
Camp System J |
257ha |
Modimolle Local Municipality |
C C Laurens |
Camp 1 |
12 ha |
Modimolle Local Municipality |
D M Mokhutswane |
Camp 2 |
40 ha |
Modimolle Local Municipality |
M L Makau |
Camp 4 |
31 ha |
Modimolle Local Municipality |
J Pretorius |
Camp D5 |
39 ha |
Modimolle Local Municipality |
J Pretorius |
Camp B2-B4 |
225 ha |
Modimolle Local Municipality |
Modimolle Cooperatives |
Camp C1 – C5 |
252 ha |
Modimolle Local Municipality |
|
Camp K |
306 ha |
Modimolle Local Municipality |
|
Camp 3 |
24 ha |
Modimolle Local Municipality |
PJJ van der Schyff |
Camp B |
225 ha |
Modimolle Local Municipality |
W L Botes |
Camp C1, C2, C3, C4, C5 |
252 ha |
Modimolle Local Municipality |
G C Moll |
Camp A |
350 ha |
Modimolle Local Municipality |
Daleen Beukes |
Camp 5 |
1 ha |
Modimolle Local Municipality |
L S Lekala |
Camp E4 |
2 ha |
Modimolle Local Municipality |
M D Josias |
Camp 1 & B1 |
300 ha |
Modimolle Local Municipality |
R Honeycomb |
20 July 2017 - NW1715
Horn, Mr W to ask the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs
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) (i)(ii)(iii)(aa)(aaa)(bbb)(bb)(aaa)(bbb)
The Department of Cooperative Governance has not awarded any contracts or agreement to a government employee in the 2014/15, 2015/16 and 2016/17 financial years. Only one official Ms K Mosimege, a Deputy Director from Information and Database Management Uni, declared and obtained approval to work as an Online and Face-to-Face Tutor at the University of South Africa to the total amount of approximately R5000.00 per month, in 2014/15, 2015/16, and 2016/17 financial years.
(b) (i)(ii)(iii)(aa)(aaa)(bbb)(bb)(aaa)(bbb)None of the staff members from his Entities were awarded contracts or agreements to conduct business with any state entity in the 2014/15, 2015/16, and 2016/17 financial years.
20 July 2017 - NW1755
Masango, Ms B to ask the Minister of Finance
Does (a) he, (b) his Deputy Minister 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:
NATIONAL TREASURY
Minister and DM don’t use security services.
ASB
The CEO of the Accounting Standards Board does not make use of security services paid for by the State or the entity for the CEO, her immediate family or any of their staff members.
CBDA
The Co-operative Banks Development Agency’s Managing Director did not make use of security services paid for by the State for him / herself, his / her immediate family members or any of their staff members at any stage.
DBSA
No
FSB
c) Financial Services Board
(i) No, with regard to the Executive Officer.
(ii) No.
(iii) No.
(aa) Not applicable.
(bb) Not applicable.
(cc) Not applicable.
FIC
FIC does not make use of any security services paid for by the state for the head of the FIC or his immediate family of any other staff member of the FIC.
GEPF
The GEPF did not make use of any security services paid for by the State.
GPAA
- No, the head of the GPAA has never used security services paid for by the state; neither have his immediate family members and staff members.
- (aa) is not applicable because of the above.
- (bb) and (cc) are not applicable because of bullet one.
IRBA
The IRBA hereby declares that;
(i) Not application
PFA
- No
- No
- No
LAND BANK
- Ther is no Land Bank staff member who using the security services paid for the State.
- No immediate family member of any Land Bank employee is using such a service.
- No staff member.
FAIS OMBUD
- No
- No
- No
PIC
The Chief Executive Officer of the Public Investment Corporation (PIC) and his immediate family members do not use security services paid for by the State or the PIC.
SAA
There is no use of security services paid for by the State or SAA for the acting CEO, his / her immediate family or any of their members.
SARS
Does (a) he, (b) his Deputy Minister 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,
Security services at SARS are paid for by SARS and not by the state. Only threat and risk assessments are borne by SAPS as part of police services.
(i) SARS is a critical institution tasked with revenue collection. Due to the nature of its mandate it is vital that the Commissioner and some SARS employees, who by virtue of their roles, who are threatened or deemed to be threatened by individuals or syndicates under investigation, are provided with personal protectors. The current Commissioner including previous SARS Commissioners have all been allocated protective service for this reason.
The Commissioner of the South African Revenue Service, Mr Tom Moyane does have Protective Service Officers allocated to him.
(ii) his/her immediate family members
(ii) The Commissioner’s spouse is allocated Protective Service Officers, as has been practise at SARS. The protectors of family members are allocated in line with previous practice at SARS.
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?
(iii) The above applies to those employees in SARS, who based on a threat and risk assessment, receive protection.
(aa) The relevant details in respect of Protective Service Officers (PSO) vary from individual to individual of those being protected by the threat and risk assessment (TRA) which is compiled in advance by South African Police Service.
Divulging the number protectors allocated to the Commissioner will be a breach of security measures currently in place.
(bb) SARS budgets for security service for SARS employees.
(cc) Divulging the relevant details would compromise security measures in place.
The entire SARS environment is audited on an annual basis by the Auditor General.
SASRIA
Sasria SOC Ltd does not make use of security services paid for by the state for any of its personnel.
TAX OMBUD
The Office of the Tax Ombud did not make use of security services paid for by the State for himself/herself, his/her immediate family members nor any of its staff members, in each case there was no need for such services, no provision was made in the budget for such service, and no amount was paid, and no relevant details.
20 July 2017 - NW1535
Van Der Walt, Ms D to ask the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs
(1)Whether the (a) Bela-Bela Local Municipality, (b) Lephalale Local Municipality, (c) Thabazimbi Local Municipality, (d) Modimolle Local Municipality and (e) Mookgophong Local Municipality in Limpopo rent any properties from (i) private persons and/or companies and/or (ii) former and/or current political office bearers; if not, in each case, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the market values and further relevant details in each case; (2) whether any of the specified municipalities lease any properties to (a) private persons and/or companies and/or (b) former and/or current political office bearers; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the full details in each case?
Reply:
The following information was provided by the municipalities in question:
1.(a) Bela-Bela local municipality is not renting any property from any private person or company or current or former political office bearers.
(b) Lephalale local municipality does not rent any property from any private person or company or current or former political office bearers.
(c) Thabazimbi local municipality is currently renting offices from private companies. One political office bearer is the estate agent of those companies and he is getting commission directly from those companies.
(d) LIM 368 (Modimolle/Mookgophong local municipalities) is not renting any property from any private person or company or current or former political office bearers.
(2) (a) Bela-Bela local municipality does lease property to private persons, municipal staff and companies. (b) It does not lease any property to current or former political office bearers.
(b) Lephalale local municipality is currently leasing offices in the Thusong Centres they have built, one company is occupying offices in Mokuruanyane Thusong Centre. (b) It does not lease any property to current or former political office bearers.
(a) and (b) No. Thabazimbi local municipality is not leasing any of its properties.
(a) and (b) LIM 368 (Modimolle/Mookgophong local municipalities) is leasing its properties as follows:
PROPERTY NAME |
LESSEE |
SIZE
|
Portion 1 Nylstroom Town and Townlands |
MTN |
|
Camp E4 |
Sethako Agriculture Projects |
1 ha |
Camp System B2 - B4 C1 – C5 K |
Modimolle Cooperative Limited |
225ha 252ha 783ha 306ha |
Erf P6532 |
Kopanong Creche |
1 825m² |
Erf V84 |
Mabaleng Creche |
|
Erf P6853 |
Lerato Day Care Centre |
|
Erf P7308 |
Agape Edu Care |
|
Erf P5021 |
ABC Creche |
|
Erf P4440 |
Thusanang Creche |
|
Erf P3965 |
Bophelong Creche |
|
A portion of land bordered by Jeppe Street to the north |
Nylstene |
1 939 |
Nelson Mandela Drive to the east, the railway line to the south and the ESCOM power line to the west |
|
|
A portion of the Farm Nylstroom Town and Townlands 419KR |
Alma Endurance Club |
8.5809ha |
Remaining extent of the farm Nylstroom Town and Townlands |
Ant Business Ventures |
4248.0746 |
Camp System B |
W L Botes |
225ha |
Camp 2 |
M L Malan |
40ha |
Camp J |
C C Laurens |
257ha |
Camp A |
D Beukes |
350ha |
A portion of Camp System E |
Bokamoso Development Project |
1ha |
Erf P503 |
Victim Support Centre |
|
Erf 3 Sediba Street |
Phagameng HIV/AIDS |
|
A portion of Erf 2 |
Modimolle Job Creation |
|
Room 12: Beehive Centre |
Childline Limpopo |
|
Camp E4 |
A Re Hudisaneng Agricultural Primary Cooperative Ltd |
2.5ha |
A portion of land adjacent to the hostel and sport grounds |
Ayitzvumbeni Project |
1ha |
Office 2 of Erf P503 |
Modimolle Entrepreneurs |
|
Office 1 of Erf P503 |
People opposing women and child abuse |
|
Office 3 of Erf P503 |
Phagameng Youth and Environmental Club |
|
CAMP SYSTEMS (GRAZING)
NAME |
SIZE |
OWNER |
LESSEE |
Camp System J |
257ha |
Modimolle Local Municipality |
C C Laurens |
Camp 1 |
12 ha |
Modimolle Local Municipality |
D M Mokhutswane |
Camp 2 |
40 ha |
Modimolle Local Municipality |
M L Makau |
Camp 4 |
31 ha |
Modimolle Local Municipality |
J Pretorius |
Camp D5 |
39 ha |
Modimolle Local Municipality |
J Pretorius |
Camp B2-B4 |
225 ha |
Modimolle Local Municipality |
Modimolle Cooperatives |
Camp C1 – C5 |
252 ha |
Modimolle Local Municipality |
|
Camp K |
306 ha |
Modimolle Local Municipality |
|
Camp 3 |
24 ha |
Modimolle Local Municipality |
PJJ van der Schyff |
Camp B |
225 ha |
Modimolle Local Municipality |
W L Botes |
Camp C1, C2, C3, C4, C5 |
252 ha |
Modimolle Local Municipality |
G C Moll |
Camp A |
350 ha |
Modimolle Local Municipality |
Daleen Beukes |
Camp 5 |
1 ha |
Modimolle Local Municipality |
L S Lekala |
Camp E4 |
2 ha |
Modimolle Local Municipality |
M D Josias |
Camp 1 & B1 |
300 ha |
Modimolle Local Municipality |
R Honeycomb |
20 July 2017 - NW1299
Waters, Mr M to ask the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs
With regard to the proposed housing development on portion 296 of the Zuurfontein farm 33 I.R. situated within the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality’s boundary: (a) What was the reason that the specified Municipality only gave residents 13 days to lay objections instead of the standard 28 days’ notice (details furnished), (b) Why is the deadline for the submission of objections given on the specified notice incorrectly announced as Wednesday, 6 May 2017, when the date does not exist? (c) What is the actual closing date for the submission of objections? and (d) Why is the portion of land in the notice incorrectly stipulated as portion 153 and not portion 296?
Reply:
The information was provided by the Gauteng Provincial Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs:
(a) The site notices indicate 30 days, the opportunity to participate in the EIA was announced in April 2017 in the following ways:
- Newspaper advertisement placed in the Kempton Express on Thursday, 13 April 2017 inviting Interested and affected parties to register with, and submit their comments to the service provider (refer to the attached proof of newspaper advert).
- Site notices informing the surrounding communities and immediately adjacent landowners of the proposed development. The service provider placed site notices within the boundaries of the study area on 19 April 2017. Refer to the attached site notices.
(b) This is an error, as the latest date was supposed to be the 10 May 2017. This will be corrected and communicated in the public meetings.
(c) The Draft Basic Assessment Report (DBAR) would be made available for public review as stipulated in the EIA Regulations 2014 and the report will be out for public review and comment for a 30-day commenting period. The commenting period is envisaged to commence on Monday, 23 May 2017 to Friday, 23 June 2017 (end of business day). Registered interested and affected parties would be sent written notification on the availability of the DBAR through faxes, emails depending on the mode of correspondence they wished to be notified.
(d) This is an error and it will be corrected on the Draft Basic Assessment Report and further adverts.
20 July 2017 - NW1947
Figg, Mr MJ to ask the Minister of Finance
(1)(a) How many aircraft does the SA Airways (SAA) have in its (i) domestic and (ii) international fleet and (b) what are the details of the (i) models, (ii) years of service, (iii) frequency of use, (iv) operable status of and (v) routes serviced by each aircraft; (2) whether the specified aircraft adequately meet the SAA’s domestic and international demand; if not, what are the relevant details; (3) whether SAA has any spare aircraft available in the eventuality of emergencies due to increased demand and/or as a result of breakdowns; if so, what are the relevant details in each case?
Reply:
1. The table link below indicates the number of aircraft in SAA fleet, models thereof and years in service. The domestic network is serviced by the narrow-bodies and international network by the wide-bodies. All aircraft in SAA fleet are operable.
https://pmg.org.za/files/RNW1947TABLE-170720.pdf
2. The aircraft have adequate range and capacity to meet the SAA Network demand. The biggest challenge on the wide body fleet is that SAA still operates the A340 fleet, which on average are now 12 years old. These four-engines aircraft are expensive to operate and maintain.
3. SAA currently has some spare capacity in wide-body (long range) aircraft. This is due to the entry of the 5x A330-300 new aircraft. However, SAA will have to return 2x A340-600s at the end of lease in July and August 2017), at which time some of the excess wide-body capacity will be removed.
20 July 2017 - NW1408
Mileham, Mr K to ask the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs
(1) Whether any provincial Member of the Executive Council responsible for local government consulted with him regarding an adjustment of the powers and functions of (a) local or (b) district municipality since his appointment in December 2015; if so, (i) on what date did the consultations take place and (ii) which municipalities are affected; (2) Whether capacity assessments were conducted on the affected municipalities as required by section 85(2)(b) of the Local Government: Municipal Structures Act, Act 117 of 1998, as amended; if not, why not; if so, what were the recommendations of each capacity assessment?
Reply:
1. (a) (b) (i) (ii)
The Minister of CoGTA is not aware of any adjustments undertaken by MECs in their provinces, in respect to the powers and functions of municipalities, since his appointment in December 2015.
In terms of Section 85 of the Local Government: Municipal structures Act No 117 of 1998, the MEC for local government in a province may, subject to the other provisions, adjust the division of functions and powers between a district and a local municipality as set out in section 84 (1) or (2), by allocating, within a prescribed policy framework, any of those functions or powers vested in the local municipality, to the district municipality; or in the district municipality (excluding a function or power referred to in section 84 (1) (a), (b), (c), (d), (i), (o) or (p), to the local municipality.
Here, it must be noted that the MEC has no legal obligation to consult the Minister on the adjustment of powers and functions of a municipality his/her province. Section 85 of the Local Government: Municipal Structures Act No 117 of 1998, empowers the MEC of Local Government to adjust functions and powers of municipalities without any legal requirements for the MEC to consult the Minister.
(2) In terms of Section 85 (5) of the Municipal Structures Act, in the event that the MEC disagrees with the MDB on the capacity of the municipality to receive the function, and refuses to adjust the division, contrary to the assessment of the MDB, the MEC must then furnish reasons to the relevant municipalities and the Minister, before finalising a proposed adjustment.
Therefore, the Minister will only be aware of the MDB assessment that is informing an adjustment, if there is a disagreement between the MEC and MDB on the matter.
20 July 2017 - NW1261
McLoughlin, Mr AR to ask the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs
With reference to the (a) Ellis Park, (b) Royal Bafokeng, (c) Nelson Mandela Bay and (d) FNB stadiums, (i) (aa) how many and (bb) what events were held in each of the specified stadiums in each of the past three financial years, (ii) what were the total operational costs in each case, (iii) what was the total revenue generated in each case, (iv) what amount was spent on maintenance in each case and (v) what is the current operational status of each stadium?
Reply:
(a) ELLIS PARK STADIUM
Emirates Airline Park, previously known as Ellis Park Stadium is managed by Ellis Park Stadium (Pty) Ltd.
(i) The total number of events held at Emirates Airline Park in the past three financial years were as follows.
Financial year |
2014/15 |
2015/16 |
2016/17 |
Number of events |
170 |
145 |
111 |
(ii) The following events were held at Emirates Airline Park in the past three financial years:
Event |
2014/15 |
2015/16 |
2016/17 |
Soccer |
1 |
0 |
0 |
Music concerts |
4 |
1 |
0 |
Political |
3 |
2 |
3 |
Religious |
38 |
19 |
12 |
Rugby |
22 |
19 |
17 |
Campaigns/Conference |
36 |
30 |
16 |
Functions |
19 |
20 |
13 |
Film shoots |
8 |
8 |
8 |
Athletics & recreation |
7 |
1 |
1 |
Karate |
2 |
2 |
2 |
Netball |
0 |
0 |
3 |
Training courses |
30 |
42 |
36 |
Basketball NBA |
0 |
1 |
0 |
(iii) The total operational cost per financial year was as follows:
Financial year |
2014/15 |
2015/16 |
2016/17 |
Total cost |
R 47 351 212 |
R 52 213 358 |
R 30 515 640 |
(iv) The total revenue generated was as follows:
Financial year |
2014/15 |
2015/16 |
2016/17 |
Total revenue |
R 53 266 418 |
R 58 165 202 |
R 38 338 870 |
(v) The total cost for maintenance was as follows:
Financial year |
2014/15 |
2015/16 |
2016/17 |
Maintenance cost |
R 4 672 380 |
R 3 970 533 |
R 5 785 617 |
(vi) The Stadium is still operational under the management of Ellis Park Stadium (Pty) Ltd on a 99 year lease from the City of Johannesburg.
(b) ROYAL BAFOKENG STADIUM
The Royal Bafokeng Stadium is owned and managed by the Royal Bafokeng Administration.
(c) NELSON MANDELA BAY STADIUM
The information was provided by the Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality.
(i) Number of events held in 2013/14, 2014/15, 2015/16
2013/14 |
2014/15 |
2015/16 |
|||
BOWL |
NON BOWL |
BOWL |
NON BOWL |
BOWL |
NON BOWL |
18 |
125 |
31 |
119 |
29 |
65 |
(ii) Total operational costs in 2013/14, 2014/15, 2015/16
2013/14 |
2014/15 |
2015/16 |
R98,941,086 excl. VAT |
R106,095,846 excl. VAT |
R149,742,834 excl. VAT |
(iii) Revenue in 2013/14, 2014/15, 2015/16
2013/14 |
2014/15 |
2015/16 |
R46,901,674 excl. VAT |
R42,111,565 excl. VAT |
R50,931,696 excl. VAT |
(iv) Maintenance costs in 2013/14, 2014/15, 2015/16
2013/14 |
2014/15 |
2015/16 |
R7,002,047 excl. VAT |
R7,790,066 excl. VAT |
R11,156,683 excl. VAT |
(v) The current status is that the Mandela Bay Development Agency as an entity and agent of the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality took over the management and operations of the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium effective 1 January 2017 in line with a resolution from the NMBM Council. The majority of the staff employed by Access Facilities (the previous stadium operator) were employed by the MBDA on fixed-term contracts and a new Stadium Manager was appointed in May 2017.
To date a total of 31 bowl and 77 non- bowl events have taken place.
The Southern Kings Super Rugby franchise is based at the Stadium as is Chippa United who play in the PLS soccer league.(c
(d) FNB STADIUM
(i) (aa) The total number of events held at FNB Stadium in the past three financial years are as follows.
Financial year |
2014/15 |
2015/16 |
2016/17 |
Number of events |
32 |
34 |
33 |
(bb) The following events were held at FNB Stadium in the past three financial years:
Event |
2014/15 |
2015/16 |
2016/17 |
Soccer |
24 |
17 |
24 |
Music |
4 |
4 |
3 |
Political |
1 |
0 |
0 |
Religious |
0 |
2 |
4 |
Walk |
2 |
1 |
2 |
Campaigns/Conference |
1 |
9 |
0 |
Wedding |
0 |
1 |
0 |
(ii) The total operational cost per financial year was as follows:
Financial year |
2014/15 |
2015/16 |
2016/17 |
Total cost |
R157 752 356 |
R132 777 584 |
R110 164 005 |
(iii) (The total revenue generated was as follows:
Financial year |
2014/15 |
2015/16 |
2016/17 |
Total revenue |
R169 613 767 |
R122 318 701 |
R137 610 267 |
(iv) The total cost for maintenance was as follows:
Financial year |
2014/15 |
2015/16 |
2016/17 |
Maintenance cost |
R3 640 732 |
R3 654 122 |
R5 160 638 |
(v) The FNB Stadium is still operational under the management of Stadium Management South Africa, National Stadium South African and the City of Johannesburg.
20 July 2017 - NW1909
Lees, Mr RA to ask the Minister of Finance
Whether the SA Airways (SAA) made any (a) financial and/or (b) other contribution to legal costs or other representations of a certain person (name furnished) regarding the (i) compliance notice issued by the Companies and Intellectual Property Commission against the specified person and/or (ii) Companies Tribunal hearing to consider the appeal or review application by the specified person; if not, in each case, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the details of the (aa) legal costs, (bb) legal representatives, (cc) any other costs incurred and (dd) reasons for SAA to pay these costs?
Reply:
a) SAA has not made any financial contribution to the legal or other representations of Ms. Dudu Myeni regarding the compliance notice issued by the Companies and Intellectual Property Commission against Ms Dudu Myeni and/or Companies Tribunal hearing to consider or review application by her.
b) SAA has not made any other contribution to the legal or other representations of Ms. Dudu Myeni regarding the compliance notice issued by the Companies and Intellectual Property Commission against Ms Dudu Myeni and/or Companies Tribunal hearing to consider or review application by her
20 July 2017 - NW1482
Kopane, Ms SP to ask the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs
Whether (a) his department and (b) each entity reporting to him procured any services from and/or made any payments to (i) Bell Pottinger (Company Name) or (ii) any other public relations firms; if not, in each case, why not; if so, in each case, what (aa) services were procured, (bb) was the total cost, (cc) is the detailed breakdown of such costs, (dd) was the total amount paid, (ee) was the purpose of the payments and (ff) is the detailed breakdown of such?
Reply:
(a)(b)(i)(ii)(aa)(bb)(cc)(dd)(ee)(ff)
The Department and its Entities did not procure any services from and/or made any payments to Bell Pottinger or any other public relations firms, as the services were not required by the Department.
20 July 2017 - NW1260
McLoughlin, Mr AR to ask the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs
With reference to the (a) Loftus Versveld, (b) Free State, (c) Peter Mokaba and (d) Moses Mabhida stadiums, (i) (aa) how many and (bb) what events were held in each of the specified stadiums in each of the past three financial years, (ii) what were the total operational costs in each case, (iii) what was the total revenue generated in each case, (iv) what amount was spent on maintenance in each case and (v) what is the current operational status of each stadium?
Reply:
(a) LOFTUS VERSVELD STADIUM
The Loftus Versveld Stadium is privately owned and managed by the Blue Bulls Rugby Union.
(b) FREE STATE STADIUM
(i) (aa) and (bb) Number of events held in 2014, 2015, 2016
2014 |
2015 |
2016 |
|||
EVENT |
NUMBER |
EVENT |
NUMBER |
EVENT |
NUMBER |
PSL Soccer Matches |
9 |
PSL Soccer Matches |
12 |
PSL Soccer Matches |
1 |
CHAN Soccer Tournament |
1 |
Rugby Matches |
13 |
Rugby Matches |
21 |
Rugby Matches |
8 |
Macufe Cup |
1 |
Other |
2 |
Macufe Cup |
1 |
Other |
5 |
||
Other |
1 |
||||
Events Total |
20 |
Events Total |
31 |
Events Total |
24 |
(ii) Average Operational costs of Stadium per match
2014 |
R174 959.97 |
2015 |
R188 956.76 |
2016 |
R204 073.30 |
(iii) REVENUE GENARATION
As per the agreement with Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality no fees have been charged for rental of soccer or government events. This means that only operational costs has been paid and we have no record of income generated or the hosting of events.
Looking at the situation as explained above an event does not make any money and merely costs money.
(iv) MAINTENANCE COSTS
The yearly maintenance budget for the Stadium is currently R6 million. Currently the Free State Rugby Union is responsible for the maintenance, insurance and upkeep of the Stadium.
(v) OPERATIONAL STATUS OF THE STADIUM
The stadium is used for various events, but since the maintenance and insurance of the stadium is taken care by the Free State Rugby Union, the stadium is mainly used for rugby matches as indicated by the number of rugby games played from 2014-12016.
(c) PETER MOKABA STADIUM
The information was provided by the City of Polokwane.
(i) Number of events held in 2015, 2016, 2017
2015 |
2016 |
2017 |
|||
BOWL |
NON BOWL |
BOWL |
NON BOWL |
BOWL |
NON BOWL |
23 PSL matches |
129 Events hosted |
20 PSL matches |
88 Events hosted |
25 PSL matches |
144 Events hosted |
3 CUP matches |
7 CUP matches |
5 CUP matches |
|||
1 National Team Match |
2 political rallies |
2 National Team matches |
|||
1 Super Rugby Warm Up Match |
1 Super Rugby Warm Up Match |
||||
2 political events |
1 Comrades Qualifier Marathon |
||||
1 Gospel concert |
|||||
Total 31 major events |
Total 31 major events |
Total 32 major events |
(ii) Total operational costs in 2015, 2016, 2017
2015 |
2016 |
2017 |
OPERATIONS |
OPERATIONS |
OPERATIONS |
Standby operations: R352 500.00 Team appearance fees (x2 teams): R8mil TOTAL : R8,35mil |
Standby operations: R388 500.00 Team appearance fees (x1 team): R4,5mil TOTAL : R8,88mil |
Standby operations: 415 000.00 Team appearance fees (x2 teams):R8mil TOTAL : R8,41 mil |
(iii) Revenue in 2015, 2016, 2017
2014/15 |
2015/16 |
2016/17 |
R 5 170 616.20 |
R6 506 604.82 |
R5 434 088.35 |
(iv) Maintenance costs in 2015, 2016, 2017
2014/15 |
2015/16 |
2016/17 |
R10 821 453.58 |
R14 976 803.00 |
R11 605 709.96 |
(v) The stadium is still well maintained using internal staff who are experienced in management and operations of the stadium, making it possible to host a variety of events, large and small. It continues to operate with limited resources but since 2010 has attracted a significant number of major events and activities, has been an anchor to some PSL clubs, Kaizer Chiefs, Supersport United, Free State Stars as well as permanent home ground for Polokwane City, Baroka FC and Black Leopards. The municipality is finalizing a model of commercialization that would assist the stadium to enhance revenue and move towards self-sustainability.
(d) MOSES MABHIDA STADIUM
Information provided by Ethekwini Metropolitan Municipality
(i) (aa) and (bb) Number of events held in 2015, 2016, 2017
2015 |
2016 |
2017 |
|||
BOWL |
NONBOWL |
BOWL |
NONBOWL |
BOWL |
NONBOWL |
24 |
351 |
20 |
316 |
20 |
262 |
PSL football matches, cup finals, international football matches, concerts, political events, church services. |
Meetings, conferences, cocktail parties, dinners, fashion shows, music festivals, cycle races, triathlons, walks/ runs, TV shows, corporate family days, teambuilding etc. |
PSL football matches, cup finals, international football matches, concerts, political events, church services. |
Meetings, conferences, cocktail parties, dinners, fashion shows, music festivals, cycle races, triathlons, walks/ runs, TV shows, corporate family days, teambuilding etc. |
PSL football matches, cup finals, international football matches, concerts, political events, church services. |
Meetings, conferences, cocktail parties, dinners, fashion shows, music festivals, cycle races, triathlons, walks/ runs, TV shows, corporate family days, teambuilding etc. |
(ii) Total operational costs in 2015, 2016, 2017
2014/2015 |
2015/2016 |
2016/2017 |
R92 198 807 |
R95 460 957 |
R52 817 974 (to May 17) |
(iii) Revenue in 2015, 2016, 2017
2014/15 |
2015/16 |
2016/17 |
R70 797 989 |
R76 366 895 |
R103 639 346 (to May 17) |
(iv) Maintenance costs in 2015, 2016, 2017
2014/15 |
2015/16 |
2016/17 |
R3 785 165 |
R 5 927 168 |
R4 081 279 (to May 17) |
(v) Over time Moses Mabhida Stadium has built up an excellent reputation with a range of promoters and event organisers who love working with the stadium and city team. The city of Durban, KZN provincial government (along with KZN Tourism and Durban Tourism) and the stadium have secured a vibrant mix of major events over time eg Top Gear Festival, SA v India cricket match, PSL football fixtures, AFCON, international football fixtures eg Manchester United, Manchester City, Liverpool Legends, SA A v French Barbarians rugby match and a variety of concerts and music festivals for the stadium and People’s Park.
Other events hosted by this multi-purpose stadium include International U19 football tournament, Amashova and Tour Durban cycle races, triathlon, marathons, Jump City, Nitro Circus Live, Red Bull Unlocked skateboarding, craft beer festival, Shisanyama festival, Fact Durban Rocks, East Coats Radio Durban Day and Big Walk, I Heart Market, political rallies, church concerts and services, memorial services. Many of these events are hosted at the stadium on an annual basis some for more than 5 years now.
Usage is from three main sources as this stadium which is different in that it has a retail area and tourist attractions plus an adjacent park with kid’s playground and café which operate 7 days a week. This creates revenue streams as follows:
1. Bowl events in the stadium
2. Non-bowl events in other stadium venues and People’s Park
3. Retail tenant rental income and attractions income (SkyCar, Stadium Tours, Adventure Walk).
The stadium has a permanent staff compliment of 141 people in the following departments: Finance, Procurement, HR, Operations (Maintenance, Assets, Landscaping, Safety and Security) and Commercial (Retail, Marketing, Event Services). On event days we draft in temporary staff for cleaning, security and hospitality and create almost 10 000 job opportunities per annum.
20 July 2017 - NW1982
Malatsi, Mr MS to ask the Minister of Human Settlements
What is the average number of years that persons (a) under the age of 40 years and (b) over the age of 40 years have to be on the waiting list for Government-subsidised houses?
Reply:
Our policy does not prescribe a minimum waiting period as per the honourable member’s question because the allocation of a house to a qualifying beneficiary depends primarily on the completion of a housing project. However, our National Housing Needs Register indicates that the waiting period in the past fluctuated between 6 to 11 years on average. I am confident that as provinces and municipalities continue to improve the planning and packaging of projects, the waiting period will be minimised.
Further, this is one of the reasons that, during my budget vote speech on 18 May 2017, I indicated that the one-track system of building is no longer sustainable. We need to adopt a multi-pronged approach together with provinces and municipalities because time is not on our side. We are now concentrating on servicing sites and partitioning them so that people can build their own houses through a monitored PHP programme.
20 July 2017 - NW1605
Paulsen, Mr N M to ask the MR N PAULSEN
What percentage of his department’s budget for the current financial year will be used to invest in and subsidise small farmers, specifically Black, Coloured and Indian farmers?
Reply:
37% of DAFF 2017/18 budget is allocated to support small holder farmers.
20 July 2017 - NW2015
Mileham, Mr K to ask the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs
With reference to the fact that (a) a certain councillor, Bhelekazi Mabandla, for Ward 27 in the Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality, has only attended one council meeting since the 2016 Local Government Election, (b) the Buffalo City Council resolved on 28 February 2017 to refer the matter to the MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs in the Eastern Cape, following a decision that the specified councillor had breached the Code of Conduct for Municipal Councillors, and (c) media reports indicate that the councillor had resigned in August 2016, why has a vacancy not been declared in the specified ward; (2) Did the municipality inform the Independent Electoral Commission of the situation; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details; and (3) Whether the councillor received any remuneration after 28 February 2017; if so, (a) what is the total amount that was paid to the councillor since 1 March 2017 to date, and (b) on what statutory and/or contractual grounds were the specified payments made?
Reply:
The response below is based on an input provided by the Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs in the Eastern Cape Province.
1. Councillor Bhelekazi Mabandla last attended council business on 31 August 2016 and on 27 September 2016 she submitted notice of her resignation.
In a letter dated 6 March 2017, from the Speaker of the Municipality to the MEC for local government in the Province, the MEC is informed of the council resolution of 28 February 2017 to remove Councillor Mabandla from municipal council.
On 12 April 2017, the MEC for local government in the province requested Councillor Mabandla for her views on this matter. On 2 May 2017 the councillor, through her attorneys, confirmed that she had resigned from the council on 27 September 2016.
2. No.
On 19 June 2017 the MEC for local government in the province requested the Municipality to declare a vacancy within 14 days of receipt of his letter and to call for by-elections after consulting the Electoral Commission.
3. No remuneration was paid to the councillor after 28 February 2017.
20 July 2017 - NW1873
Paulsen, Mr N M to ask the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries
Whether (a) his department and (b) each entity reporting to him appointed transaction advisors for tenders in the period 1 January 2012 to 31 December 2016; if so, (i) who were the transaction advisors that were appointed for the tenders, (ii) for which tenders were they appointed, (iii) what was the pricing for the tenders in question and (iv) what amount were the transaction advisors paid?
Reply:
DAFF
The department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries did not appoint transaction advisors for tenders in the period 1 January 2012 to 31 December 2016. All tender processes comply with the National Treasury legislative frameworks.
PPECB
PPECB has not appointed transaction advisors during the period indicated.
OBP
OBP did not appoint transaction advisors for tender in the period of 1 January 2012 to 31 December 2016
NCERA FARMS
Ncera Farms did not appoint transaction advisors for tender in the period of 1 January 2012 to 31 December 2016
ARC
ARC did not appoint transaction advisors for tenders in the period 1 January 2012 to 31 December 2016.
NAMC
NAMC did not appoint transaction advisors for tenders in the period 1 January 2012 to 31 December 2016.
MLRF
No transaction advisors were appointed for period under review for the MLRF.
19 July 2017 - NW1649
Shinn, Ms MR to ask the Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services
What (a) is the budget for the Cybersecurity Hub for the (i) 2017-18, (ii) 2018-19 and (iii) 2019-20 financial years, (b) specific programmes will the budget be spent on in each case and (c) are the delivery deadlines for completion of these programmes?
Reply:
I have been advised by the Department as follows:
(a)(i) R 18 361 000
(ii) R 16 393 000
(iii) R 18 771 000
(b)(i) For the 2017-2018 financial years, the following programmes are planned:-
- Upgrade of the Cybersecurity Network and FIRST Membership,
- Awareness Portal,
- Business Intelligence / Data Analytics Pilot, and
- Cybersecurity Readiness Survey.
(ii) For the 2018-2019 financial year the following programmes are planned:
- Further Development of the Awareness Portal to include additional functionality,
- Phase II of the Business Intelligence project,
- Increase in services offered by the Hub, and
- Sector-CSIRT establishment to develop sector capacity.
(iii) For the 2019-2020 financial year the following programmes are planned:-
- Further Development of the Awareness Portal, and
- A fully integrated Business Intelligence ecosystem.
(c) All of the projects detailed in (a)(i) above will be completed in the 2017-2018 financial year. Timelines for the projects identified during 2018/2019 and 2019/2020 will be finalised in due course.
Approved/Not Approved
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Dr Siyabonga Cwele, MP
Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services
Date:
19 July 2017 - NW1991
Ketabahle, Ms V to ask the Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services
Whether any post office branches and / or facilities were closed down in the period 1 January 2000 and 31 December 2016 in (a) Limpopo, (b) Mpumalanga and (c) North West; if so, (i) what is the total number in each case and (ii) what is the exact location of branch and/ or facility?
Reply:
I have been informed by the South African Post Office (SAPO) as follows:-
(a) Limpopo:-
(i) (3) three
(ii) Exact location of each branch:
Name of Post Office |
Location |
Makhado Crossing |
Corner Hlanganani Street and N1, Limpopo North |
Polokwane South |
Asiatic Bazaar Polokwane Excelsior Street, CBD, Capricorn |
Tshikondeni |
Tshikondeni Mine, Limpopo North |
(b) Mpumalanga:-
(i) (4) four
(ii) Exact location of each branch:
Name of Post Office |
Location |
Botleng |
172 Corner of Rakwena &Tau Streets, Botleng Township, Secunda |
Botleng |
Corner Van Zyl & Daimond Street, Emalahleni |
Sakhile |
Main Street, Secunda |
Hereford |
Boxer Cash & Carry, Corner of Van Riebeck & Voortrekker Street, Emalahleni |
(c) North West:-
(i) (13) Thirteen
(ii) Exact location of each branch:-
Name of Post Office |
Location |
Baillie Park |
Marl Street, Potchefstroom |
Buhrmannsdrift |
Mafikeng Road, Molopo |
Dijong |
Hartbeesfontein No. 7 Shaft, Potchefstroom |
Entabeni |
Entabeni Hostel, Rustenburg |
Kanana |
George’s Café Kanana, Central North |
Mafikeng Postbank |
Corner of Martin & Carrington Street, Molopo |
Majakaneng |
Stand No. 2443B Majakaneng, Rustenburg |
Mazenzele |
Shaft No. 9 Pamo Complex, Central North |
Modderspruit |
Shop No. 28, Ke Ya Rona Shopping Centre, Portion of Portion 1 of the Farm Modderspruit No. 461 JQ, Rustenburg |
Platinum Mall |
Shop 29 Platinum Mall, Hendrick Verwoerd Road, Brits |
Salang |
Hartbeesfontein No. 6 Shaft, Potschefstroom |
Wildebeesfontein South |
Hostel No. 9, Rustenburg |
Xanadu |
Xanadu Crossing, Shop 8 Hartbeespoort Dam, Tshwane North |
Approved/Not Approved
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Dr Siyabonga Cwele, MP
Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services
Date:
19 July 2017 - NW1878
Ketabahle, Ms V to ask the Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services
Whether (a) his department and (b) each entity reporting to him appointed transaction advisors for tenders in the period 1 January 2012 to 31 December 2016; if so, (i) who were the transaction advisors that were appointed for tenders, (ii) for which tenders were they appointed, (iii) what was the pricing for the tenders in question and (iv) what amount were the transaction advisors paid?
Reply:
I have been informed by the Department and Entities reporting to me as follows:
(a) No transaction advisors for tenders were appointed by the Department during the period in question.
(b) The South African Post Office (SAPO) was the only entity that appointed transaction advisors during the period in question.
(i) Makombandlela Consulting, 30 April 2014 – 31 October 2014;
KPMG Services, 08 October 2015 – 18 May 2016; and Letsema Consulting and Advisory Services, 12 January 2014 – 11 July 2014.
(ii) Makombandlela Consulting was appointed to advise SAPO Board on technical aspects, project management and procurement processes for the network upgrade and disaster recovery hosting tenders.
KPMG Services was appointed to assist SAPO in designing the target operating model that includes all services to be outsourced as well as the business case.
Letsema Consulting and Advisory Services was appointed to provide SAPO with procurement skills and expertise and review a list of procurement contracts, as well as initiate and conclude procurement processes.
(iii) The bid price for Makombandlela Consulting was R 4.752 million (excluding VAT);
The bid price for KPMG Services was R 2.416 million (excluding VAT); and,
The bid price for Letsema Consulting and Advisory Services was R 12.264 million (excluding VAT).
(iv) Makombandlela Consulting was paid R 4.514 million; KPMG was paid R 2.416 million and Letsema Consulting was paid R 12.264 million all excluding VAT.
Approved/Not Approved
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Dr Siyabonga Cwele, MP
Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services
Date:
19 July 2017 - NW1647
Shinn, Ms MR to ask the Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services
Whether (a) his department or (b) any entity reporting to him has ever met with a certain company (name furnished); if so, (i) what are the names of the persons who were present at each meeting, (ii)(aa) when and (bb) where did each such meeting take place, (iii) what was the purpose of each specified meeting and (iv) what outcomes or agreements were reached in each case; (2) Whether there are any (a) current or (b) future engagements scheduled with the specified company; if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
I have being advised by the Department and Entities as follows:
1)
(a) Yes, on 8th December 2015, I met with Mr. George of Inspur. Inspur is a Chinese multinational information technology company whose business activities include server manufacturing and software development.
(i) Mr. Joe Mjwara, Acting Director-General and Ms. Nonkqubela Thathakahle Jordan, Acting Deputy Director-General: ICT International Affairs and Trade Branch.
(ii) (aa) 8th December 2015
(bb) Department of Telecommunications and Postal Services Offices in Hatfield, Pretoria
(iii) No entity reporting to me except the State Information Technology Agency (SITA) met with Inspur at the same meeting of 8th December 2015.
(i) Dr. Setumo Mohapi, Chief Executive Officer of SITA and Dr. Daniel Mashao, Head of Department for Innovation and Research (SITA)
(ii) (aa) 8th December 2015
(bb) Department of Telecommunications and Postal Services Offices in Hatfield, Pretoria
(iii) Inspur gave a presentation on the work they do on data centres. Inspur developed China's first data centre in China in close cooperation with Baidu Company.
(iv) No agreement was reached at this meeting. SITA expressed interest in the security functioning of the integrated circuits (BIOS). No follow-ups were made thereafter.
(2)(a)& (b) No current or future engagements have been or were scheduled with the company in question.
Approved/Not Approved
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Dr Siyabonga Cwele, MP
Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services
Date:
19 July 2017 - NW1648
Shinn, Ms MR to ask the Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services
Whether all the computer operating software and application licenses governing all end-user workstations and servers installed and maintained by the State Information Technology Agency include regular updates to address the system flaws to prevent malicious attacks; if not, why not; if so, (a) what operational protocols have been put in place to ensure these changes are implemented and (b) how are these updates audited?
Reply:
I have been informed by SITA as follows:
SITA has instituted a process to ensure that all system flaws identified are remediated (patch management) by implementing the latest operating system and application software updates on all workstations and servers installed and maintained by SITA to prevent any known security breaches.
(a) Updates are verified by conducting bi-weekly vulnerability assessment scans in consultation with the various service environments to update operating system and application software (code changes) where deemed necessary. Where updates are released by the suppliers of the software, it is also implemented after it has been tested.
(b) The environment is audited by the SITA Internal Audit by conducting vulnerability assessments and penetration testing. This is complimented by external penetration testing on an ad hoc basis. Furthermore, the Auditor-General also performs penetration testing and vulnerability scans on a selected sample of the infrastructure installed and maintained by SITA on an annual basis.
Approved/Not Approved
---------------------------------
Dr Siyabonga Cwele, MP
Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services
Date:
19 July 2017 - NW1789
Ketabahle, Ms V to ask the Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services
(1)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 following entities have Boards in place: South African Post Office (SAPO), Broadband Infraco (BBI), SENTECH, .ZaDNA, State Information Technology Agency (SITA), National Electronic Media Institute of South Africa (NEMISA) and Universal Service and Access Agency of South Africa (USAASA).
(b) None.
(i)
Entity |
Board Member |
(aa) Appointment date |
(bb) End of term |
SAPO |
|||
1. |
Mr. Zibuse Comfort Ngidi |
15/08/2015 |
31/7/2018 |
2. |
Ms. Nomahlubi Victoria Simamane |
15/08/2015 |
31/7/2018 |
3. |
Mr. Mduduzi Eric Zakwe |
15/08/2015 |
31/7/2018 |
4. |
Dr Lynette Moretlo Molefi |
15/08/2015 |
31/7/2018 |
5. |
Ms. Marion Lesego Dawn Marole |
15/08/2015 |
31/7/2018 |
6. |
Mr Zolani Kgosie Mathews |
01/10/2016 |
31/7/2018 |
7. |
Mr. Phetole Elvis Rabohale |
15/08/2015 |
31/7/2018 |
ZADNA |
Board Member |
(aa) Appointment date |
(bb) End of term |
1. |
Adv. Motlatjo Ralefatane |
01/03/2015 |
28/02/2019 |
2. |
Dr Kelebogile Nono Yvonne Mohutsioa-Mathabathe |
01/03/2015 |
28/02/2019 |
3. |
Dr Nondumiso Mzizana |
01/03/2015 |
28/02/2019 |
4. |
Mr Ant Brooks |
01/03/2015 |
28/02/2019 |
5. |
Ms Nirvani Dhevcharran |
01/03/2015 |
28/02/2019 |
6. |
Mr Johannes Jonty Tshipa |
01/03/2015 |
28/02/2019 |
7. |
Mr. Nicholas Mfana Msibi |
01/03/2015 |
28/02/2019 |
8. |
Mr. Mcebo Rich Khumalo |
01/03/2015 |
28/02/2019 |
9. |
Ms Mokgadi Olgar Morata |
01/03/2015 |
28/02/2019 |
BBI |
Board Member |
(aa) Appointment date |
(bb) End of term |
1. |
Mr Mandla Ngcobo |
15/03/2015 |
14/02/2018 |
2. |
Dr Anthony Githiari |
15/03/2015 |
14/02/2018 |
3. |
Ms Nokuthula Selamolela |
15/03/2015 |
14/02/2018 |
4. |
Ms Mmakgolo Meta Maponya |
15/03/2015 |
14/02/2018 |
5. |
Ms Mpho Mosweu |
14/10/2014 |
13/10/2017 |
6. |
Mr Sydney Tshediso Mabalayo |
14/10/2014 |
13/10/2017 |
SITA |
Board Member |
(aa) Appointment date |
(bb) End of term |
1. |
Mr Zukile David Nomvete |
12/12/2016 |
11/12/2019 |
2. |
Ms Seadimo Chaba |
12/12/2016 |
11/12/2019 |
3. |
Ms Nokuzola Ehrens |
12/12/2016 |
11/12/2019 |
4. |
Ms Nelisiwe Ngubane |
12/12/2016 |
11/12/2019 |
5. |
Mr. Job Stadi Mngomezulu |
12/12/2016 |
11/12/2019 |
6. |
Mr Graeme Victor |
12/12/2016 |
11/12/2019 |
7. |
Mr Talib Sadik |
12/12/2016 |
11/12/2019 |
8. |
Advocate Ndumiso Mahlangu |
12/12/2016 |
11/12/2019 |
9. |
Dr Vuyokazi Mahlati |
12/12/2016 |
11/12/2019 |
10. |
Ms Phuthi Matlala |
12/12/2016 |
11/12/2019 |
11. |
Mr Nkhengweleni Mudau |
12/12/2016 |
11/12/2019 |
SENTECH |
Board member |
(aa) Appointment date |
(bb) End of term |
1. |
Mr Magatho Anthony Mello |
01/03/2015 |
28/02/2018 |
2. |
Mr Lumko Caesario Mtimde |
01/03/2015 |
28/02/2018 |
3. |
Ms Ntombizodwa Petunia Mbele |
12/12/2016 |
11/12/2019 |
4. |
Ms Lungile Myrtle Ndlovu |
12/12/2016 |
11/12/2019 |
5. |
Ms Reitumetsi Jacqueline Huntley |
12/12/2016 |
11/12/2019 |
USAASA |
Board member |
(aa) Appointment date |
(bb) End of term |
1. |
Mr Mawethu Cawe |
01/09/2015 |
31/08/2018 |
2. |
Mr Nqabekhaya Nqandela |
01/09/2015 |
31/08/2018 |
3. |
Adv. Lungelwa Shandu |
01/09/2015 |
31/08/2018 |
4. |
Ms Tshegofatso Maloka |
01/09/2015 |
31/08/2018 |
5. |
Ms Jabusile Nkosi |
12/12/2016 |
11/12/2019 |
6. |
Mr Xola G Stock |
12/12/2016 |
11/12/2019 |
7. |
Mr Linda Nene |
12/12/2016 |
11/12/2019 |
NEMISA |
Board member |
(aa) Appointment date |
(bb) End of term |
1. |
Prof. Walter Theophilus Claasen |
01/10/2016 |
30/09/2019 |
2. |
Mr Thami Ka Plaatjie |
01/04/2015 |
31/3/2018 |
3. |
Mr. Lucas Moraka Mello |
01/10/2016 |
30/09/2019 |
4. |
Prof. Manoj Maharaj |
01/10/2016 |
30/09/2019 |
5. |
Ms Sarienne Rana Kersh |
01/10/2016 |
30/09/2019 |
6. |
Ms Nelisiwe Gloria Mkhaliphi |
01/10/2016 |
30/09/2019 |
7. |
Mr Phuthi Nehemia Phukubje |
01/10/2016 |
30/09/2019 |
(ii)
Entity |
(aa) Number of Board members |
(bb) Gender |
Female |
||
SAPO |
Seven (7) |
Three (3) |
BBI |
Six (6) |
Three (3) |
ZaDNA |
Nine (9) |
Five (5) |
SITA |
Eleven (11) |
Five (5) |
SENTECH |
Five (5) |
Three (3) |
USAASA |
Seven (7) |
Three (3) |
NEMISA |
Seven (7) |
Two (2) |
2. (a) Not applicable.
(b) Not applicable.
Approved/Not Approved
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Dr Siyabonga Cwele, MP
Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services
Date:
19 July 2017 - NW1998
Van der Westhuizen, Mr AP to ask the Minister of Higher Education and Training
(1)(a) What have been the findings of the forensic audit undertaken at Maluti Technical and Vocational Education and Training College in 2016, (b) who (i) ordered and (ii) paid for the forensic audit and (c) what was the briefing to the forensic auditors; (2) (a) on what date was the report received, (b) on what date was it handed to the council of Maluti Technical and Vocational Education and Training College and (c) what are the reasons for the delay in handing over the report to the council in the period between the two specified dates; (3) what has been the council’s response and/or actions following receipt of the forensic audit report; (4) has he found that the council responded appropriately to the forensic report; if not, what further actions will he undertake to ensure that the findings are appropriately acted upon and/or implemented; if so, what are the further relevant details
Reply:
(1) (a) The findings emanating from the forensic investigation consisted mainly of potential fraudulent transactions, irregular and fruitless expenditure, lack of systems and internal controls, misconduct by senior personnel, as well as non-adherence to policies and procedures including supply chain management.
(b) The forensic investigation was conducted and paid for by the Department of Higher Education and Training.
(c) The Department requested the investigating company to focus on the following areas:
-
- Financial misconduct;
- Provincial goods and services funding;
- Subsistence and Travel of the former Principal and Chief Financial Officer;
- Procurement and payments in respect of the site and the construction of the Harrismith Campus;
- Procurement and payments in respect of the Rosedale farm and improvements made on it;
- Procurement and payments to suppliers for the construction of the main campus in QwaQwa and at the Bethlehem SSS Centre;
- MFC Academic bank account (Maluti MFC Business Intervention Training) and all transactions with regard to the Maluti football club;
- Various procurement transactions; and
- Transactions relating to Kgalapa Training Institution CC “satellite” campus.
(2) (a) The forensic reports were received by the Department on 27 October 2014.
(b) The forensic reports have not been provided to the Council.
(c) It should be noted that the Department did not share the report with the Council because the High Court of South Africa ruled in a similar matter in terms of an investigation performed at the Eastcape Midlands Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) College, as being an unlawful administrative action by the Department in terms of the Promotion of Administrative Justice Act 3 of 2000 (PAJA). It also ruled that the sharing of the report with the Council or any third party is prohibited.
As the Maluti TVET College investigation was conducted on the same basis as the Eastcape Midlands TVET College, the findings of that Court ruling would also apply to the Maluti report.
(3) Not applicable.
(4) The Council was not requested to respond, as they were not provided with the report. However from an administrative point of view, the systems and internal controls at Maluti TVET College has improved over the last two financial years. The audit outcomes have improved from a disclaimer in 2014/15 to qualified in 2015/16 and unqualified in 2016/17 with the assistance of a new Chief Financial Officer and Principal. The second intervention was the start of disciplinary action against implicated officials in terms of the Labour Relations Act; however, senior management implicated namely the former Principal and Chief Financial Officer, resigned and retired respectively.
COMPILER/CONTACT PERSONS: Mr Z Joubert
EXT: 5499
DIRECTOR – GENERAL
STATUS:
DATE:
QUESTION 1998 APPROVED/NOT APPROVED/AMENDED
Dr BE NZIMANDE, MP
MINISTER OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING
STATUS:
DATE:
19 July 2017 - NW1893
Mbatha, Mr MS to ask the Minister of Higher Education and Training
Whether (a) his department and (b) each entity reporting to him appointed transaction advisors for tenders in the period 1 January 2012 to 31 December 2016; if so, (i) who were the transaction advisors that were appointed for the tenders, (ii) for which tenders were they appointed, (iii) what was the pricing for the tenders in question and (iv) what amount were the transaction advisors paid?
Reply:
a) (i) Maya Group (A consortium of financial, technical and legal advisors).
(ii) Maya Group Transaction Advisors were not appointed for a specific tender but to conduct feasibility studies for the provision of student housing at five universities and one Technical and Vocational Education and Training college.
(iii) R30 million was funded by the European Union’s Infrastructure Investment Programme for South Africa and R3 million from the National Skills Fund. To date, R14 253 301.19 has been disbursed to the transaction advisors.
(b) Public Entities under the auspices of the Department that have utilised the services of transaction advisors are tabulated below:
Public Entity |
(i) Transaction Advisors |
(ii) Tenders |
(iii) Pricing |
(iv) Amount paid |
1. Education, Training and Development Practices Sector Education and Training Authority (ETDP SETA) |
Boqwana and Burns Attorneys |
|
R30 000 000.00 |
R340 666.20 |
2. Media, Information and Communication Technologies Sector Education and Training Authority (MICT SETA) |
Tiisang Risk and Consulting |
ICT SETA Management System (ICT SMS) Internal Auditors Services (IAS)
Services
|
R429 146.00 |
R610 287.00 |
COMPILER/CONTACT PERSONS: Mr T Tredoux
EXT: 5079
DIRECTOR – GENERAL
STATUS:
DATE:
QUESTION 1893 APPROVED/NOT APPROVED/AMENDED
Dr BE NZIMANDE, MP
MINISTER OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING
STATUS:
DATE:
19 July 2017 - NW1803
Rawula, Mr T to ask the Minister of Labour
(1) Which entities reporting to her (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) As the Department of Labour, we have Advisory Boards.
Entity |
(aa) when was each individual member appointed? |
(bb) when is term for each board member lapsing? |
(ii) (aa) how many board members are there in each board? |
(ii)(bb) How many of those board members of each entity are female? |
COMPENSATION FUND |
01/2014 |
12/2017 |
16 |
3 |
UIF |
10/2014 Chairperson 02/2016 |
09/2017 Chairperson 01/2019 |
13 |
1 |
NEDLAC |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
PRODUCTIVITY SA |
11/2014 Chairperson 02/2015 |
10/2019 Chairperson 01/2020 |
7 |
4 |
Employment services board |
07/2016 |
06/2021 |
13 |
3 |
CCMA |
10/2014- 7members 12/2015- 1 member 04/2016- 1 member 05/2017- chairperson |
10/2017 Chairperson 04/2020 |
10 |
1 |
2) (a) Advisory Boards are nominated through NEDLAC Constituencies and are appointed by the Minister.
19 July 2017 - NW1775
Purdon, Mr RK to ask the Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services
Does (a) he, (b) his Deputy Minister 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:
I have been informed by the entities as follows:
(a) (i) The Minister does utilize for himself security services paid for by the state.
(ii) No
(iii) No
(aa) It is for security as provided for in the Ministerial Handbook.
(bb) The South African Police Services.
(cc) Static protectors at the private residence in Pretoria and VIP Driver/Protectors as provided in the Ministerial Handbook
(b) (i) The Deputy Minister does utilise the security services paid for by the state for herself.
(ii) No
(iii) No
(aa) In respect of the Deputy Minister the security services are provided for appropriate security as provided for in the Ministerial Handbook.
(bb) The budget is from SAPS.
(cc) Deputy Minister is provided two static protectors at the state residences she occupies in Pretoria and in Cape Town. She is also provided with two VIP security drivers when she is in Cape Town, Pretoria or any other province she visits from time to time.
(c) (iii) SITA is the only entity that has indicated that during the 2016/17 financial year they have provided security services to one of its employee.
(aa) The employee was required to testify in a disciplinary hearing and had received threats.
(bb) The payment was made from SITA’s physical security cost centre budget, within the existing contract with the physical security provider, Enforce.
(cc) A relief guard was utilized for half a day to protect the employee. No additional expenses had been incurred.
Approved/Not Approved
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Dr Siyabonga Cwele, MP
Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services
Date:
19 July 2017 - NW1936
Bucwa, Ms H to ask the Minister of Higher Education and Training
(1)In how many cases at each Sector Education and Training Authority (SETA) did grant recipients not deliver training services in return for their grant in the (a) 2014-15, (b) 2015-16 and (c) 2016-17 financial years; (2) whether actions have been taken against the specified recipients of grants who did not deliver; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details; (3) whether any of the specified recipients received any further grants despite not delivering training; if so, why; (4) what plans has his department put in place to ensure that grant recipients deliver on their promise to provide training?
Reply:
According to the information received from the Sector Education and Training Authorities (SETAs), cases in which grant recipients did not deliver training services in return for their grants were reported from the following six SETAs:
Energy and Water SETA (EWSETA)
1. (a) There was one case in which the grant recipient did not deliver training services in return for their grant received.
(b) None.
(c) None.
2. A forensic investigation was commissioned and is still in progress.
3. The grant recipient did not receive any further grants.
4. EWSETA ensures that projects are granted to accredited service providers, who have a database of learners to be trained. Such providers must also ensure that workplaces for the placement of learners are available.
Insurance SETA (INSETA)
1. (a) None.
(b) There were 3 cases in which grant recipients did not deliver training services in return for their grants received.
(c) None.
2. INSETA reported one matter to the Hawks for investigation but since the latter has stopped pursuing the matter, a criminal case will be opened with the SAPS Commercial Crimes Unit. On the second matter, INSETA issued a letter of demand and settlement has been agreed upon with the grant recipient. On the third matter involving internships, INSETA has opened a case with SAPS and the matter is under investigation.
3. The grant recipients did not receive any further grants.
4. ISETA will conduct an evaluation of worksites for grant applicants before offering any grants.
Manufacturing, Engineering and Related Services SETA (MERSETA)
1. (a) There were 77 cases in which grant recipients did not deliver training services in return for their grants received.
(b) There were 232 cases in which grant recipients did not deliver training services in return for their grants received.
(c) There were 438 cases in which grant recipients did not deliver training services in return for their grant received.
2. MERSETA uses its Memoranda of Understanding (MOU) to address non-delivery issues. Since the SETA signs the MOU with training providers, wherein it is stated that payments will be done in tranches on the achievement of agreed deliverables. The MOU also states that the SETA reserves the right to withhold any payment or seek refunds of monies paid related to any tranche where learning programmes have not been delivered as agreed.
3. MERSETA adheres to its Grant Policy in the allocating of grants and deals with each case based on its merit. Some grant recipients default in implementing certain training programmes while they successfully implement others. In cases where the grant recipient fails to deliver, the SETA offsets payments on subsequent funding. However, in the absence of any possible subsequent funding, such grant recipients are issued with invoices to repay the grant allocation.
4. MERSETA has seven regional and three satellite offices, staffed with Client Liaison Officers and Quality Assurers who monitor the quality of training implemented.
Mining Qualifications Authority (MQA)
1. (a) There was one case in which the grant recipient did not deliver training services in return for their grant received.
(b) There was one case in which the grant recipient did not deliver training services in return for their grant received.
(c) None.
2. The contract was cancelled and part of the money was recovered. Legal action is in progress to recover the remaining money.
3. The grant recipients did not receive any further grants.
4. MQA has established a committee that reviews applications and conducts due diligence assessments prior to the signing of contracts. Furthermore, the SETA has established a Risk, Monitoring and Evaluation unit that does the physical verification of the learners and training after contracts have been signed and before payments are made.
Safety and Security SETA (SASSETA)
1. (a) There were 11 cases in which grant recipients did not deliver training services in return for their grants received.
(b) None.
(c) None.
2. The affected learners were transferred to other training providers.
3. The grant recipients did not receive any further grants.
4. SASSETA has revised its Discretionary Grant Policy and Grant Standard Operating Procedures. Before a grant is awarded, SASSETA conducts due diligence on prospective recipients and reviews the recipients past track record.
Transport Education and Training Authority (TETA)
1. (a) There were 18 cases in which grant recipients did not deliver training services in return for their grants received.
(b) There were 13 cases in which grant recipients did not deliver training services in return for their grants received.
(c) There were 17 cases in which grant recipients did not deliver training services in return for their grants received.
2. Contracts for affected recipients were cancelled and funds were reallocated to other performing training providers.
3. TETA has established that some recipients had capacity challenges and some had valid reasons for the delays. Recipients with capacity challenges were subjected to a capacity building intervention and those with valid reasons for delays were reconsidered, thus affording them an opportunity to implement training programmes in the following financial year.
4. TETA has introduced more stringent due diligence procedures to ensure that all applicants have capacity to implement awarded projects. TETA also checks the track record of the applicant’s performance in implementing past awarded projects.
SETAs have put various plans and measures in place to ensure that grant recipients deliver on their training commitments, such as amongst others:
- The Service Level Agreement entered with training providers in which the latter is obliged to deliver on the promise to provide training;
- Training providers must submit proof that training has taken place before the grant is paid.
- Training providers are paid based on the submission of a report and deliverables having been achieved; and
- Implementation of project management and monitoring systems.
COMPILER/CONTACT PERSONS: Mr M Ngubane
EXT: 5896
DIRECTOR – GENERAL
STATUS:
DATE:
QUESTION 1936 APPROVED/NOT APPROVED/AMENDED
Dr BE NZIMANDE, MP
MINISTER OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING
STATUS:
DATE:
18 July 2017 - NW1879
Ndlozi, Dr MQ to ask the Minister of State Security
Whether (a) his department and (b) each entity reporting to him appointed transaction advisors for tenders in the period 1 January 2012 to 31 December 2016; if so, (i) who were the transaction advisors that were appointed for the tender, (ii) for which tenders were they appointed, (iii) what was the pricing for the tenders in question and (iv) what amount were the transaction advisors paid?
Reply:
The State Security Agency (SSA) has no record that transaction advisors have been appointed for tenders for the period 1 January 2012 to 31 December 2016.
14 July 2017 - NW1871
Mbatha, Mr MS to ask the Minister of Higher Education and Training
(1)Why is the Ekurhuleni West Technical, Vocational, Education and Training (TVET) College, which boosts the largest enrolment numbers of all South African TVET Colleges, not afforded a post of Registrar; (2) whether his department intends to provide resources for such a post; if so, on what date can it be expected to materialise?
Reply:
1. During the migration of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) college staff to the Department of Higher Education and Training, college staff were migrated within their individual organograms and staff establishments. Some colleges had the position of Registrar in their organograms, either filled or vacant; those who had vacant Registrar positions filled them. The Department has not prescribed a fixed organogram to colleges and it has recommended the following posts at the top tier of the college organogram:
- Principal;
- Deputy Principal: Academic;
- Deputy Principal: Corporate Services;
- Deputy Principal: Finance;
- Deputy Principal: Registrar; and
- depending on the availability of budget, an optional and additional one post for Partnership, Research, Innovation and Development (PRAID) may be pursued.
Some colleges have opted to include the functions performed by the Registrar, such as student support services and registrations, in the job description of the Deputy Principal: Academic Services and have used their fifth vacancy for Deputy Principal: Partnerships, Research, Innovation and Development (PRAID). Colleges were advised to consider the post of Deputy Principal for PRAID should their compensation budget allow for it. Ekurhuleni West TVET College can have the Registrar position should its compensation budget allow for this position.
2. No additional budget has been allocated for the filling of Registrar posts. Where the position is vacant and the college would like to fill the position within its compensation budget, it is permitted to do so, and the same applies to any other vacant position if it is within the compensation budget of the TVET college.
COMPILER/CONTACT PERSONS: Ms D Masipa / Ms LC Mbobo
EXT: 5129/5314
DIRECTOR – GENERAL
STATUS:
DATE:
QUESTION 1871 APPROVED/NOT APPROVED/AMENDED
Dr BE NZIMANDE, MP
MINISTER OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING
STATUS:
DATE:
14 July 2017 - NW1937
Bara, Mr M R to ask the Minister of Higher Education and Training
Whether he is aware of any problems pertaining to a decrease in the rand amount of the living allowances that recipients of National Student Financial Aid Scheme funding at Port Elizabeth College receive; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what measures will his department put in place to ensure that these students receive a sufficient funding for basic living expenses?
Reply:
The Port Elizabeth College is prioritising the awarding of tuition fees for all financially needy and academically deserving students in accordance with the Bursary Rules and Guidelines. Following these allocations, the College is considering applications for allowances subject to the availability of funds. It is important to note that the bursary funding is insufficient to cover allowances for all students who require it.
The College is looking at the possible use of funds from its institutional coffers to assist those students who are in need of allowances, but who fall outside of the priority allocations. In this regard, the College Management is currently seeking approval from the College Council.
COMPILER/CONTACT PERSONS: Mr R Mediroe
EXT: 6359
DIRECTOR – GENERAL
STATUS:
DATE:
QUESTION 1937 APPROVED/NOT APPROVED/AMENDED
Dr BE NZIMANDE, MP
MINISTER OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING
STATUS:
DATE:
14 July 2017 - NW1911
Van der Westhuizen, Mr AP to ask the Minister of Higher Education and Training
(1)Whether his department has estimated the extent of the capital budget(s) needed to assist technical and vocational education and training (TVET) colleges in order to (a) renew and maintain equipment and (b) train students for the industry in accordance with the current curricula; if not, why not; if so, what total amount is needed to (i) address any backlogs and (ii) annually replace and/or maintain equipment and other assets needed for training purposes; (2) (a)(i) what percentage and (ii) what amount of the required funds is his department currently making available to TVET colleges and (b) from what year onwards will his department be addressing any backlogs and current needs; (3) (a) will TVET colleges receive infrastructure grants in the future and (b) on what date are they expected to start receiving infrastructure grants?
Reply:
1. (a) The Department has secured donor funding from the European Union to conduct a full audit and verification of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) college infrastructure, which will be based on the National Infrastructure Management Standards as set by the Department of Public Works.
The intention is to conduct the audit in the 3rd and 4th quarter of this financial year. The capital budgets required to renew and maintain TVET college equipment will be available once the audit of infrastructure is complete.
(b) Currently college workshops are by-and-large equipped to deal with the practical National Certificate (Vocational) programmes and Integrated Summative Assessment Tasks that form part of the external examinations. There have however been plant and equipment challenges when colleges over-enrol in certain programmes. This practice has been curbed since the 2016 planning year.
The Report 191 programmes are largely theoretical in nature. However, with the introduction of the new occupational programmes, significant equipment upgrades will be required. This has not yet been quantified in total, as the implementation will be done systematically over the next year. The first major pilot programmes are now unfolding and will provide estimates of funding required.
2. (a) Budgets to TVET colleges and provision for maintenance and repairs:
(i) 2015/16 |
(ii) 2016/17 |
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Compensation of Employee Costs R’000 |
Subsidy Allocation R’000 |
Total 2015/16 R’000 |
Compensation of Employee Costs R’000 |
Subsidy Allocation R’000 |
Total 2016/17 R’000 |
|
National Budget Total: TVET College |
4 943 262 |
1 140 945 |
6 084 207 |
5 168 971 |
1 274 848 |
6 443 819 |
2017/18 |
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Compensation of Employee Costs R’000 |
Subsidy Allocation R’000 |
Total 2017/18 R’000 |
|
National Budget Total: TVET College |
5 535 383 |
1 328 096 |
6 863 479 |
Note:
Compensation of Employee Costs are salary related costs of all college employees who are appointed to offer Ministerial approved programmes, i.e. National Certificate (Vocational) and NATED programmes. The budget is retained by the Department to pay for the salaries related to these employees.
Subsidy Allocation: This allocation is transferred to the colleges to cover for operational costs. In terms of the National Norms and Standards for Funding TVET Colleges, colleges are required to set aside 10% of their subsidy allocation to cover costs towards maintenance.
It should be noted that since 2009, no earmarked capital infrastructure allocations have been received from National Treasury. Colleges are therefore expected to prioritise for the maintenance of infrastructure from their subsidy allocation, which is insufficient to provide for the effective maintenance and upkeep of infrastructure.
(b) As indicated above, the current funding is insufficient and additional funding is required to be able to provide TVET colleges with earmarked capital allocations to take care of backlogs and current needs.
(3) At present there are no funds available in the baseline budget for infrastructure grants. The Department continuously submits bids to National Treasury for additional Infrastructure Grants. Due to the current fiscal climate, no additional funds have been secured.
COMPILER/CONTACT PERSONS: Mr S Mommen/Ms D Masipa /Ms A Singh/Ms G Magnus
EXT: 5458/5129/5791/5756
DIRECTOR – GENERAL
STATUS:
DATE:
QUESTION 1911 APPROVED/NOT APPROVED/AMENDED
Dr BE NZIMANDE, MP
MINISTER OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING
STATUS:
DATE:
14 July 2017 - NW1913
America, Mr D to ask the Minister of Higher Education and Training
(1)(a) What (i) plans have been made and (ii) steps were taken by his department to improve the quality of the workplace experience of existing lecturers at each technical and vocational education and training (TVET) college, (b) on what date will any future plans for improvement be implemented and (c) what number of lecturers have been participating in the improvements during the past financial year; (2) what number of days of workplace exposure on average is deemed necessary for college lecturers to stay abreast of developments in industry; (3) whether lecturers are being granted special leave for workplace experience; if not, how will they be allowed and encouraged to gain workplace experience; if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
1. (a) (i) The Department has developed a policy framework for post-school vocational education and training qualifications. Universities are planning to and some are in the process of developing qualifications in line with the policy framework.
The Department’s Research Agenda is key towards strengthening the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) colleges. Research themes that were identified, amongst others, are:
- Workplace exposure for TVET lecturers;
- The experiences of teaching staff (lecturers) and the methods they use to engage their students;
- Conditions of employment of staff in public Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) and TVET colleges; and
- Evaluation of support programmes to junior lecturers.
Research in these prioritised themes will provide the Department with insight and information on how to further plan for the improvement of lecturers’ experiences at each TVET college.
Another factor to consider in the improvement of lecturers’ workplace experiences is the creation of conducive environments such as improving facilities and providing contemporary equipment and technology. A number of colleges are moving towards utilising advanced teaching methods as well. The Department is in the process of researching and at the same time piloting a dual system of providing occupational programmes.
(ii) The following steps, amongst others, are being undertaken to improve the quality of the workplace experience of existing lecturers:
- The Department disburses skills levy funds, which are used for skills development of staff at TVET colleges. Colleges determines through their Work Skills Plans, the in-service training programmes lecturers would undergo and lecturers would then be funded for the requisite training.
- The Department has developed a Lecturer Support System on which lecturers would register and access training / development manuals and videos. To this end, more than 8 000 lecturers have registered and are able to access the support system. The system provides systematic lecturer support and has improved collaboration between lecturers across colleges; assists in lesson preparation; provides new high-quality content, etc. For instance, training videos and supporting material have been loaded for Automotive Repairs, Fitting and Turning in the Engineering, Related Design NC(V) and Office Data Practice (NC(V). The newest loaded resources include Assessment Plan templates; Lesson Plan templates; a guide for SQA assessments, etc. It should be noted that this project was piloted and extended to all colleges as work is in progress to further strengthen and populate the system with additional resources. Workshops have been held for facilitators and managers.
- The Department in collaboration with the Education, Training and Development Practices Sector Education and Training Authority (ETDPSETA) and the University of the Western Cape have recently advertised for proposals from service providers to develop training videos and supporting material to be placed in the Lecturer Support System.
- Colleges also take further improvement steps either individually or collectively for instance, in KwaZulu-Natal; TVET colleges in conjunction with JET Services ran an Innovative Delivery Model for Lecturer Development. Committed and motivated lecturers take ownership of their own professional development.
- The Department has endorsed and supported a Work Integrated Learning for lecturers’ project run by the Swiss South African Cooperation Initiative (SSACI) in conjunction with the ETDPSETA from 2014 to 2016, involving 28 colleges across the country. The project was a huge success and a workshop was held on 14 June 2017, to which all the 50 colleges were invited and where SSACI presented the summative evaluation findings. Colleges are at liberty to seek continuation of this project through their procurement processes when sourcing a service provider.
- The Department has disbursed 70% of the 1% for Skills Development Levy for the 2016/17 allocation to colleges as an earmarked grant. The Department together with colleges have agreed on measures to be followed when utilising the earmarked funding. Priority would be given to lecturer development.
- The Department will be hosting a Lecturer Development Conference in the second or third quarter of the 2017/18 financial year where lecturer development and training, including Work Integrated Learning, will be debated with a view to develop a lecturer development framework and Continuous Professional Development framework for the TVET college sector.
- Processes to conduct research in lecturer development in line with the Department’s Research Agenda is currently underway.
- The implementation of the dual system pilot project for occupational programmes is underway at the Eastcape Midlands, Port Elizabeth, Ekurhuleni East and Ekurhuleni West TVET Colleges.
(b) The transfer of the skills development levy fund for the 2017/18 financial year to colleges will be done on or before 31 March 2018. Lecturer training and development occurs in line with the colleges’ training plans.
Research on creating new improved conditions of service for lecturers has commenced and should be concluded during 2018. Depending on the availability of funds, implementation would be in 2020/21. In the interim, other forms of incentivising lecturers will be looked at whilst new improved conditions are developed for implementation.
(c) In 2016, a total number of 7 176 lecturers underwent some form of improvement and workplace exposure.
(2) Most colleges indicate that their lecturers spend an average of 5 working days per annum in workplace exposure. The desired period is 15 days per annum.
(3) Most TVET colleges do not grant special leave to their lecturers for placement to workplace exposure because of the tight academic calendar and lack of funds to appoint substitute lecturers. Most lecturers, who are placed, are allowed to visit workplaces during college closure periods when there are no students on campus. Where colleges do manage to place lecturers during working hours, colleges place these lecturers during downtime periods such as enrolment and examination periods.
COMPILER/CONTACT PERSONS: Mr SL Sethusha
EXT: 5520
DIRECTOR – GENERAL
STATUS:
DATE:
QUESTION 1913 APPROVED/NOT APPROVED/AMENDED
Dr BE NZIMANDE, MP
MINISTER OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING
STATUS:
DATE:
14 July 2017 - NW1919
Bergman, Mr D to ask the Minister of Higher Education and Training
(1)Are public Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Colleges with rural campuses receiving additional financial support for the additional costs related to (a) smaller class sizes, (b) travel and (c) any other related cost; if so, (i) what total amount of additional financial support is given and (ii) does the additional financial support form part of the funding model for colleges; (2) are TVET colleges able to predict their additional income over the medium term; if not, what steps will his department take in this regard?
Reply:
1. Currently Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) colleges in the different provinces are not funded equally. This is a historical anomaly carried over from the different equitable shares applied by the provinces previously. TVET colleges with rural campuses currently do not receive additional financial support for the costs related to (a) smaller class sizes, (b) travel and (c) other related costs.
I have established a Ministerial Committee to review the funding norms for Community Education and Training (CET), and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) colleges to amongst others:
- Make the funding framework more responsive to the needs of historically disadvantaged and rural TVET colleges, taking into account the size of the campuses as well as the distance from the central offices.
- Determine the minimum size of a college and campus, which would be economically viable whilst delivering optimum outcomes.
The Ministerial Committee has proposed recommendations that include disadvantaged as well as rural factors that needs to be taken into account for rural and semi-rural TVET colleges. These recommendations will be published for public comment where after the feedback received will be taken into account for the amendment of the funding norms.
2. Yes.
COMPILER/CONTACT PERSONS: Mr Z Joubert
EXT: 5499
DIRECTOR – GENERAL
STATUS:
DATE:
QUESTION 1919 APPROVED/NOT APPROVED/AMENDED
Dr BE NZIMANDE, MP
MINISTER OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING
STATUS:
DATE:
14 July 2017 - NW1914
America, Mr D to ask the Minister of Higher Education and Training
(1)With regard to the National Certificate Vocational curriculum, (a) what proportion of teaching time is allocated to (i) practical work and (ii) classroom theory and (b) how does the time allocation compare to the 70:30 allocation originally envisioned; (2) whether time allocated to practical work and classroom theory will be adjusted to meet the 70:30 allocation in the future?
Reply:
1. (a) The curricula of all National Certificate (Vocational) subjects, i.e. 3 core and 1 optional subject per programme, stipulates a split of 40% theory and 60% practical.
(b) TVET colleges implement these programmes as per the programme requirements and according to their own uniquely drawn up time tables, based on available physical/infrastructure facilities and human resources as required per subject speciality for teaching at sites of delivery.
2. The National Certificate (Vocational) policy is currently under review and this ratio may be amended based the outcomes of the review process.
COMPILER/CONTACT PERSONS: Ms A Singh
EXT: 5791
DIRECTOR – GENERAL
STATUS:
DATE:
QUESTION 1914 APPROVED/NOT APPROVED/AMENDED
Dr BE NZIMANDE, MP
MINISTER OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING
STATUS:
DATE:
14 July 2017 - NW1915
America, Mr D to ask the Minister of Higher Education and Training
Has his department taken any steps to ensure that the curriculum for technical and vocational education and training colleges is modernised according to 21st century imperatives; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
There are currently three qualification types offered in the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) sector.
National Curriculum Vocational (NC(V))
Thirteen NC(V) programmes were initially developed in 2005 and 2006. Implementation of these programmes started in January 2007 for the first time in TVET colleges. Since then, additional NC(V) programmes and subjects have been developed; a total number of 19 different NC(V) programmes are offered in TVET colleges in 2017.
The difference between the NC(V) programmes and the legacy programmes is the inclusion of three compulsory fundamental subjects – a language, mathematics or mathematical literacy as well as life skills and computer skills to address numeracy, literacy, life and computer skills.
Within each one of the programmes there are three compulsory subjects dealing with the core nature of the subfield within which the programme has been developed plus one subject of choice intended to become a specialisation, e.g. welding, plumbing, fitting and turning.
The Chief Directorate: Programmes and Qualifications undertakes the revision of identified NC(V) subject curricula/syllabi whenever gaps are identified, with available resources.
Examples of subjects where these revisions were done are:
- Welding;
- Automotive Repair and Maintenance;
- Information Processing plus; and
- Fundamental subjects – language, mathematics, mathematical literacy, life skills and computer skills.
Examples of additional programmes developed and implemented in 2007 are the following:
- Transport and Logistics;
- Safety in Society; and
- Primary Health Care.
Examples of additional optional subjects developed and implemented are:
- Renewable energy technology;
- Multimedia;
- Graphic Design; and
- Wholesale and Retail.
Umalusi is currently concluding the comprehensive review of the NC(V) policy. Once this is done, a full-scale review of all programmes, the National Qualifications Framework level as well as the detailed subject curricula will be done.
NATED / REPORT 191 programmes
The NATED/Report 191 programmes were intended to be phased out with the implementation of the NC(V) programmes. However, different stakeholders and role players expressed the need for these programmes to continue despite the introduction of the NC(V) programmes. This programme was re-introduced in 2009 based on industry demand.
A total number of 8 subjects were reviewed to mainly accommodate changes in legislation and some changes in industry practices, e.g. in the tourism industry. The revision and reworking of these subject curricula happened under the authority of the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO). The specific subject curriculums revised in 2012 for immediate implementation in the following year were:
- Labour Relations N5 and N6;
- Financial Accounting N6;
- Mercantile Law N4 and N5;
- Travel Service Procedures N4; and
- Municipal Administration N5 and N6.
At present all N4 –N6 programmes are being reviewed by QCTO. Upon completion of the review, systematic “syllabus development” will be undertaken.
Occupational Programmes
The occupational programmes developed by QCTO are some of the most modern and industry relevant. There has not been wide scale implementation in colleges. The Department is currently working on the delivery methodology of these programmes through a number of pilot programmes. In this financial year, the Department aims to develop 13 sets of curricula/syllabi for the trade qualifications for implementation in 2019.
The Department is in the process of establishing a unit to fulfil the functions of the South African Institute for Vocational and Continuing Education and Training (SAIVCET). In the White Paper for Post-School Education and Training, it is anticipated that this unit should be a separate public entity. As there is no fiscal funding available for this unit, it will therefore be funded by the National Skills Fund up until 2021. SAIVCET as one of its first tasks has developed a comprehensive curriculum review plan for the next five years.
COMPILER/CONTACT PERSONS: Ms G Magnus
EXT: 5755
DIRECTOR – GENERAL
STATUS:
DATE:
QUESTION 1915 APPROVED/NOT APPROVED/AMENDED
Dr BE NZIMANDE, MP
MINISTER OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING
STATUS:
DATE: