Questions and Replies
19 June 2017 - NW1780
Robinson, Ms D to ask the Minister of Women in the Presidency
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:
- Please refer to Ministerial Handbook.
- and (c) not applicable.
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Approved by the Minister on
Date………………………..
19 June 2017 - NW1459
Van Damme, Ms PT to ask the Minister of Communications
(1)(a) What number of programmes were commissioned by the SA Broadcasting Corporation in the (i) 2014-15, (ii) 2015-16 and (iii) 2016-17 financial years, (b) what (i) budget was allocated for each programme, (ii) was the title of each programme and (iii) amount was actually spent and (c) on what date was each programme completed; (2) (a) what number of the programmes were actually broadcast and (b) on what date in each case?
Reply:
For (1) and (2), attached herewith please find Annexure 1 and Annexure 2 on details received from the SABC in relation to the programmes commissioned and broadcasted during 2014-15 financial year and during 2015-16 financial year. Auditing on the 2016-17 details has not been concluded.
19 June 2017 - NW1598
Rawula, Mr T to ask the Minister of Science and Technology
(1) “What percentage of her department’s budget was allocated to scientific research and development for renewable energy alternatives in the 2017 – 18 financial year?” FOR WRITTEN REPLY QUESTION 1598 DATE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 09 JUNE INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 21 – 2017 “ Mr T. RAWULA to ask the Minister of Science and Technology: “What percentage of her department’s budget was allocated to scientific research and development for renewable energy alternatives in the 2017 – 18 financial year?” (NW1803E) REPLY: The Department of Science and Technology (DST) has a total budget of just over 7.5 billion for the 2017/18 financial year. The Hydrogen and energy subprogramme, which is responsible for the implementation of the Energy Grand Challenge, will spend just over R156 million to fund applied energy research to support the development and uptake of clean energy technologies in South Africa and other parts of the world. The bulk of these funds support universities and science councils for research and development in the areas of hydrogen fuel cell, solar, wind and energy storage technologies. Hence, the percentage of the DST ‘s budget that is allocated towards renewable energy alternatives is just under 2%.
Reply:
1. The Department of Science and Technology (DST) has a total budget of just over 7.5 billion for the 2017/18 financial year.
The Hydrogen and energy subprogramme, which is responsible for the implementation of the Energy Grand Challenge, will spend just over R156 million to fund applied energy research to support the development and uptake of clean energy technologies in South Africa and other parts of the world. The bulk of these funds support universities and science councils for research and development in the areas of hydrogen fuel cell, solar, wind and energy storage technologies. Hence, the percentage of the DST ‘s budget that is allocated towards renewable energy alternatives is just under 2%.
19 June 2017 - NW1449
Grootboom, Mr GA to ask the Minister of Social Development
(a) What is the total number of persons who were employed at early childhood development centers in the (i) 2014, (ii) 2015, (iii) 2016 and (iv) 2017 academic years, (b) what number of the specified persons were assessed against the Child Protection Register and (c) what number of the specified persons were found not suitable to work with children in each case?
Reply:
(a) What is the total number of persons who were employed at early childhood development centers in the (i) 2014, (ii) 2015, (iii) 2016 and (iv) 2017 academic years,
The above Parliamentary Question has provincial implications and at the time of reply no response was received from Provinces.
(b) the Child Protection Register classifies organisations only as employers and not in terms of their functions, namely early childhood development centers. However, the number of employees screened in (i) 2014 were 30010, (ii) 2015 were 32780, (iii) 2016 were 39203 and 2017 were 3921 (April and May), and (c) No specified persons in respect of early childhood development centers were found not suitable to work with children in each case.
19 June 2017 - NW1144
Marais, Mr S to ask the Minister of Defence and Military Veterans
(a) How many submarines does the SA National Defence Force have, (b) how many of the specified vessels are (i) operational, (ii) non-operational and serviceable and/or (iii) non-operational and unserviceable state, (c) how long has each vessel been in this state and (d) (i) what are the reasons for each vessel’s current state and (ii) how can this be prevented in the future?
Reply:
(a) How many submarines does the SANDF have?
Three.
(b) How many of the specified vessels are operational?
(i) At present two of the three are operational.
(b) How many of the specified vessels are non-operational and serviceable?
(ii) One of the submarines is non-operational and serviceable.
(b) How many of the specified vessels are non-operational and unserviceable state (sic)?
(iii) N/A.
(c) How long has each vessel been in this state?
Apart from the two operational submarines the third submarine has been in a refit period from 2014.
(d) What are the reasons for each vessels’ current state?
(i) A refit period normally takes 24 months. Delays when experienced are attributed to funding and long lead times for the delivery of spares.
(d) How can this be prevented in the future?
(ii) N/A.
19 June 2017 - NW1169
Bagraim, Mr M to ask the Minister of Labour
Whether, following the outcry by the Director-General of the Compensation Fund that the pace and magnitude of outcry for improving service delivery in the Compensation Fund is racing ahead of the entity’s control, she has taken any steps to assist the Compensation Fund to drastically improve its service delivery in order to ensure that social security is provided in line with sections 26 and 27 of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
Steps taken to assist the Compensation Fund to improve its service delivery include, but not limited;
1. The Introduction of CF-Filing;
The objective of the project improve the turn-a-round time for an employer to register with the Compensation Fund, submit Return of Earnings online, process an immediate online payment and receive the Letter of Good Standing. The project is at an advanced stage and will be launched before the end of 2017.
2. The Introduction of Online Claims System;
The Fund implemented a new claims management system in 2014. This has resulted in visible improvements in the Fund’s service delivery. The system provides an online platform for employers and medical service providers to submit claims on line which facilitates speedy adjudication of claims. Plans are in place to continue to enhance the system with the objective of improving the claims turnaround time.
3. Improving the Call Centre system;
A new and improved call centre system is in the process of being implemented. The objective is to implement a system that will ensure that the service from the call centre to the back office is well managed in order to ensure that inquiries are responded to in the shortest time possible.
4. Realigning the Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act (COIDA) to enhance benefits and service delivery;
The process of aligning COIDA so that it is in-line with the 21st century environment in order to ensure that is capable of responding to the service delivery needs, is at an advanced stage. We will soon be asking Cabinet to give us approval to publish the draft COIDA Amendment Bill for public comment.
19 June 2017 - NW614
Wilson, Ms ER to ask the Minister of Social Development
What (a) steps (i) have been taken or (ii) are envisaged for the SA Social Development Agency to run a competitive bidding process to appoint a new contractor or contractors for the payment of social grants and (b) is the timeframe for this to take place?
Reply:
(a) (i) (ii) The Bid Specification Committee has been appointed and it is in a process of developing draft specification which will be tabled to the Bid Adjudication Committee for approval.
(b)The timeframe set are as follows:
- The procumbent process: July- September 2017
- Phase-out Negotiations with CPS: November 2017
- Setting up by the new Service Provider November 2017
19 June 2017 - NW1131
Steenkamp, Ms J to ask the Minister of Basic Education
Whether, with reference to her reply to question 221 on 6 March 2017, the requested information has been received from the Council for Quality Assurance in General and Further Education and Training (Umalusi); if not, (a) why not and (b) by what date is the information expected; if so, by what date will she communicate it?
Reply:
- Consumer Studies: Ms D J Brown and Ms CM van Pletzen
- Agricultural Sciences: Dr F Khumalo and Mr SM Gcwensa
- Agricultural Management Practices: Mr TA Tshabang and Mr SM Gcwensa
- Agricultural Technology: Mr TA Tshabang and Dr F Khumalo
- Music: Mr F Lewis and Ms Z Temmingh
- Dance Studies: Ms S Botha
- Design: Ms G Cowan
- Dramatic Arts: Dr LP Singh and Mr MF Hoosain
- Visual Arts: Ms C Delport
- Information Technology: Prof D Govender
19 June 2017 - NW1212
Kruger, Mr HC to ask the Minister of Basic Education
Whether (a) her department and (b) each entity reporting to her has (i) procured any services from and/or (ii) made any payments to the Decolonisation Foundation; if not, in each case, what is the position in this regard; if so, what (aa) services were procured, (bb) were the total costs, (cc) is the detailed breakdown of the costs, (dd) was the total amount paid, (ee) was the purpose of the payments and (ff) is the detailed breakdown of the payments in each case?
Reply:
PROCURED ANY SERVICES FROM OR MADE ANY PAYMENTS TO THE DECOLONISATION FOUNDATION
(a) DBE |
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(i) |
Procured any services from the Decolonisation Foundation |
DBE has not procured any services from or made any payments to the Decolonisation Foundation |
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(ii) |
Made any payments to the Decolonisation Foundation |
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(aa) |
Services that were procured |
N/A |
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(bb) |
The total costs |
N/A |
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(cc) |
Detailed breakdown of the costs |
N/A |
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(dd) |
The total amount paid |
N/A |
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(ee) |
Purpose of the payments |
N/A |
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(ff) |
Detailed breakdown of the payments |
N/A |
(b) ENTITIES |
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SACE |
(i) |
Procured any services from the Decolonisation Foundation |
SACE has not procured any services from or made any payments to the Decolonisation Foundation |
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(ii) |
Made any payments to the Decolonisation Foundation |
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(aa) |
Services that were procured |
N/A |
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(bb) |
The total costs |
N/A |
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(cc) |
Detailed breakdown of the costs |
N/A |
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(dd) |
The total amount paid |
N/A |
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(ee) |
Purpose of the payments |
N/A |
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(ff) |
Detailed breakdown of the payments |
N/A |
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UMALUSI |
(i) |
Procured any services from the Decolonisation Foundation |
Umalusi has not procured any services from or made any payments to the Decolonisation Foundation |
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(ii) |
Made any payments to the Decolonisation Foundation |
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(aa) |
Services that were procured |
N/A |
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(bb) |
The total costs |
N/A |
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(cc) |
Detailed breakdown of the costs |
N/A |
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(dd) |
The total amount paid |
N/A |
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(ee) |
Purpose of the payments |
N/A |
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(ff) |
Detailed breakdown of the payments |
N/A |
19 June 2017 - NW1127
Chance, Mr R to ask the Minister of Basic Education
Whether, with reference to her reply to question 217 on 6 March 2017, the requested information has been received from the Council for Quality Assurance in General and Further Education and Training (Umalusi); if not, (a) why not and (b) by what date is the information expected; if so, by what date will she communicate it?
Reply:
The 2016 National Senior Certificate (NSC) External Moderator Reports for the above listed subject found that the subject question papers covered the scope and depth of the examinable content, examined the appropriate levels of cognition and difficulty outlined in the assessment syllabus and examination guideline of the examination assessment body. See external moderator’s reports in the accompanying USB flash drive.
19 June 2017 - NW986
Vos, Mr J to ask the Minister of Basic Education
(1)With reference to her reply to question 490 on 31 March 2017, has any attempt been made by her department to settle on a working definition of decolonisation as it pertains to the school curriculum; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details; (2) (a) how have colonial powers influenced the Curriculum Assessment Policy Statement (CAPS) curriculum since it was introduced in 2011, (b) why is decolonisation of the curriculum a process and not an event and (c) what is a fully transformed curriculum policy regime; (3) since indigenous knowledge systems are already taught as part of the science curriculum, what steps need to be taken to ensure that learners are fully immersed in the indigenous knowledge systems; (4) will Newton’s Laws and Application of Newton’s Laws remain part of the physical science syllabus in a decolonised curriculum?
Reply:
1. The Department of Basic Education has not formulated a definition of the term “decolonisation”, nor has it settled on a “working definition” of it as it pertains to the school curriculum. The reason for this is that decolonisation as a concept or term is not mentioned in the Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statement. However, Section 1.3 (c) of the policy does point out the principles that the policy is based on and includes, for example, social transformation; human rights, inclusivity, environmental and social justice; and valuing indigenous knowledge systems.
2. (a) The Curriculum and Assessment Policy statement was crafted by South African education experts and stakeholders, upholding the values of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, and colonial powers have not influenced this process of development or its implementation in the education sector.
(b) Decolonisation of the curriculum is a process and not an event, as the development, review, assessment and strengthening of Curriculum in itself cannot be a once-off event. South Africa has developed and then reviewed several school curricula since 1998 as a process and the current CAPS of 2011, whilst hailed by many as the best Curriculum Statement to date, is also currently being subject to a process of review and strengthening.
(c) A fully transformed curriculum policy regime was referred to and explained in response to Internal Question Paper 09/2017, Question 490(c). It refers to a fully transformed policy reflecting the principles of CAPS and incorporating relevant policy documents that direct the content of all subjects, direct the assessment thereof and stipulate the requirements for promotion and progression of learners.
3. Steps to be taken to ensure that learners are fully immersed in the indigenous knowledge systems;
- Indigenous knowledge advocacy in the form of expos, heritage site visits etc.
- Inclusion of indigenous knowledge holders in local communities to link indigenous knowledge and school knowledge.
- Promotion of play based learning through indigenous games.
- Integration of indigenous knowledge in the social cohesion programmes.
- Collaboration with Department of Arts and Culture, Heritage Councils and other relevant stakeholders.
4. A number of scientific laws, for example Newton’s Laws and applications thereof are part of the Physical Sciences curriculum. Scientific laws and applications thereof will remain part of any future curriculum as they provide foundational knowledge in science.
19 June 2017 - NW1473
Walters, Mr TC to ask the Minister of Rural Development and Land Reform
(a) What is the nature of the profit share agreement signed between his department, Bono Farm Management and the beneficiaries of the Nirwanda Farm in the Hex River Valley and (b) why have the specified beneficiaries not received any compensation since their instalment on the specified farm; (2) what (a) role did a certain person (name and details furnished) play in the Nirwanda conflict and (b) is his source of deployment; (3) (a) what is the current status of the Nirwanda Development Trust and (b) have its bona fides been approved by the National Land Claims Commissioner; (4) what is the status of the disciplinary action taken against certain persons (names furnished)?
Reply:
1. (a) No profit share agreement was signed between the Department of Rural Development and Land Reform (DRDLR), Bono Farm Management and the beneficiaries of Nirwanda Farm in the Hex River Valley.
(b) The Department has no knowledge of the alleged compensation to beneficiaries since there is no agreement between the Department and the abovementioned parties.
2. (a) …
(b) …
3. (a) The Nirwanda Development Trust consists of the historically permanent workforce that is currently active in the operations of the farm.
(b) No.
(4)
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Designation/Rank |
Status of disciplinary action |
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Chief Director: Recapitalisation and Development |
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Deputy Director General: Land Reform |
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19 June 2017 - NW1390
America, Mr D to ask the Minister of Higher Education and Training
How many students waited (a) less than one month, (b) between one and two months, (c) between two and three months and (d) more than three months for a decision about funding after applying for funding from the National Student Financial Aid Scheme for the 2017 academic year?
Reply:
The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) responded to the questions as follows:
Application Type |
30 Days |
(b) 60 Days |
(c) 90 Days |
(d) 120 Days |
Total |
Manual |
76 836 |
38 939 |
14 077 |
11 270 |
141 122 |
Online |
53 883 |
49 612 |
48 211 |
108 621 |
260 327 |
Total Students |
130 719 |
88 551 |
62 288 |
119 891 |
401 449 |
33% |
22% |
16% |
30% |
100% |
COMPILER/CONTACT PERSONS:
EXT:
DIRECTOR – GENERAL
STATUS:
DATE:
QUESTION 1390 APPROVED/NOT APPROVED/AMENDED
Dr BE NZIMANDE, MP
MINISTER OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING
STATUS:
DATE:
19 June 2017 - NW1747
Majola, Mr TR to ask the Minister of Arts and Culture”
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:
No heads nor any staff member or their family members of the entities reporting to me have made use of any security services paid by the state.
19 June 2017 - NW1245
Van Damme, Ms PT to ask the Minister of Communications
Whether (a) her department and (b) each entity reporting to her (i) procured any services from and/or (ii) made any payments to the Black Empowerment Foundation; if not, in each case, why not; if so, 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 programmes in each case.
Reply:
- (b) No.
19 June 2017 - NW1134
Esau, Mr S to ask the Minister of Basic Education
Whether, with reference to her reply to question 224 on 5 April 2017, the requested information has been received from the Council for Quality Assurance in General and Further Education and Training (Umalusi); if not, (a) why not and (b) by what date is the information expected; if so, by what date will she communicate it?
Reply:
The names of the external moderators of the 2016 National Senior Certificate examination are:
(a) English First Additional Language - Ms MP Bembe and Dr L G Bull
(b) IsiNdebele First Additional Language - Mr PJ Masilela
(c) IsiZulu First Additional Language - Ms T Ngobese and Mrs FM Khuboni
(d) Setswana First Additional Language - Ms SFC Sehume-Hlakoane and Dr M Lesete
(e) Siswati First Additional Language - Mr J Mashego and Dr PM Lubisi
(f) IsiXhosa First Additional Language - Ms P Maqhude and Mrs NS Beyile
(g) Xitsonga First Additional Language - Mr TB Maswanganyi
(h) Tshivenda First Additional Language - Ms J Nedzharata and Mr L Sundani
(i) Sepedi First Additional Language - Dr NI Magapa, Ms V Masha
(j) Sesotho First Additional Language - Mr MP Thito and Ms. M Matsabisa
19 June 2017 - NW1130
Dreyer, Ms AM to ask the Minister of Basic Education
Whether, with reference to her reply to question 220 on 6 March 2017, the requested information has been received from the Council for Quality Assurance in General and Further Education and Training (Umalusi); if not, (a) why not and (b) by what date is the information expected; if so, by what date will she communicate it?
Reply:
a) Life Sciences: Dr P Preethlall and Ms PB Majozi
b) Physical Sciences: Dr J Govender, Mr P Struweg, Mr VM Palan and Ms P Zuma
c) Mathematics: Prof P Pillay, Prof N Heideman, Dr C Kriek and Dr R Govender
d) Mathematical Literacy: Dr R Singh and Mr M Hendricks
e) Geography: Ms Z Shabalala and Ms E Powell
f) History: Mr Q Koetaan, Mr E Smuts, Dr S Seetall
g) Religious Studies: Dr W Willemse and Mr A Botha
h) Life Orientation: Ms M Bernard-Phera and Ms F Hendriks
i) Hospitality Studies: Ms S Ismail and Ms C Koekemoer
j) Tourism: Dr L Punt and Mr R Johnson
19 June 2017 - NW1028
Robinson, Ms D to ask the Minister of Communications
(a) What is the progress on the implementation of the recommendations with regard to the report of the Ad Hoc Committee on the SA Broadcasting Corporation Inquiry, that (i) the Board reviews the SABC’s human resource policies to ensure that they comply with labour legislation and regulations, (ii) the Interim Board, in light of past experience, should start the process of appointing a new Company Secretary (details furnished), (iii) all SABC employees who failed to enter into performance management contracts, should do so within 60 days from date of adoption of this report by the National Assembly and that new appointees should do so before they receive their first salary payment, (iv) all other vacant executive positions be properly advertised and filled with suitably qualified people, and that human resource management-related policies, procedures and practices are adhered to during the appointment process, (v) the Interim/new Board must start the process of filling the top three executive positions of Group Chief Executive Officer, Chief Operations Officer and Chief Financial Officer with suitably qualified and experienced professionals who are able to develop and put in place systems that will support the Board in its efforts to stabilise and regularise the administration and governance of the SABC, (vi) the Interim Board should evaluate the feasibility of the business case for entering into agreements with rival broadcasters (details furnished) so as to ensure that the public broadcaster does not cross-subsidise its competitors, (vii) the Interim Board, or, if necessary, the new board should urgently engage the Auditor-General to address all its findings relating to irregular, fruitless and wasteful expenditure, as well as to initiate disciplinary steps against any officials as required by section 51(1)(e)(iii) of the Public Finance Management Act, Act 1 of 1999, who made and permitted irregular, fruitless and wasteful expenditure and (viii) the Interim Board should institute an independent forensic investigation into questionable and irregularly-awarded contracts referred to in this report or any other matter which it deems necessary and (b) has the Interim Board set any deadline in accordance with the recommendations of the report?
Reply:
Progress Report on the Implementation of the Recommendations of the Report of the Ad Hoc Committee on the SABC Board Inquiry has been presented to the Parliament Portfolio Committee on Communications on Tuesday, 13 June 2017.
19 June 2017 - NW1522
Vos, Mr J to ask the Minister of Arts and Culture
With reference to his department’s expenditure of nearly 10% of its institutional budget on monitoring and evaluation annually, (a) which (i) entities and (ii) projects have been evaluated to date, (b) what corrective measures were instituted against poor performing entities and projects to date and (c) which (i) entities and (ii) projects have been identified as not performing well?
Reply:
a. (i) The performance of all the Department’s entities is reviewed (evaluated) on a regular basis.
(ii). similarly, the department conducts implementation reviews (evaluation) on its programmes and projects on regular basis through project in-year reviews and oversight visits with intention to improve operational effectiveness and efficiency. The flags in every school programme and the library conditional grants are some of the programmes that were recently reviewed. Furthermore, the Department has established the South African Cultural Observatory (SACO) to conduct mapping studies and other studies on cross cutting issues on the arts, culture and heritage sector. Twenty (20) research reports were produced in the 2016-17 financial year. Another 27 research reports are envisaged in the 2017-18 financial year. Moreover, the Department conducts 5-year reviews that focus on a range of issues relating to the operations of the Department including performance. The last review was conducted in the 2014-15 financial year. The next 5-year review will be conducted during 2018-19 financial year and will focus on the period 2015-2019.
b. (i). The Department conducts regular oversight visits, with the focus more on entities that are not performing well. The purpose of these visits is to assist the entities with the implementation of turnaround plans. Moreover, a number of forums have been established to facilitate monitoring and evaluation of public entities and to share best practices. These include the chairperson’s forum, where the Minister and the Chairpersons of Councils/Boards engage on issues affecting the public entities.
(ii). In cases of unsatisfactory programme and/or project performance, a diagnosis exercise is conducted to ascertain the reasons for poor performance. Findings emanating from the diagnosis exercise are used to improve the design and implementation of the programme and/or project. The Technical Intergovernmental Committee (TIC) and MinMEC are some of the platforms the Department has established to review and correct poor performing projects that are done in collaboration with provinces.
c. (i). Guided by the audit outcomes of the Auditor-General (AG), 11 DAC public entities received qualified audit outcomes and this highlighted shortcomings in their control systems. In most cases the shortcomings related to the accounting of heritage assets as specified in the GRAP 103 standard. The Ditsong Museums of South Africa and the South African State Theatre got adverse and disclaimer audit outcomes, respectively, thus highlighting a collapse in their control systems.
(ii). In the 2016-17 financial year there has been delays in the implementation of the following projects: Liberation Heritage Route online map application; refurbishment of the community arts centres and a series of infrastructure projects ( legacy project); the Khoi San Heritage Route; and the Liberation Heritage Route.
19 June 2017 - NW1520
Grootboom, Mr GA to ask the Minister of Arts and Culture’
With reference to the allocations of funds by his department for orchestras in each province, on which projects and/or initiatives was the funding allocated to the (a) North West and (b) Limpopo spent
Reply:
The DAC did not allocate funds directly to orchestras, rather funds were ring fenced within the budget of the National Arts Council and transferred to 3 orchestras based on submitted proposals and contracts in 2016/17 in the Western Cape and KwaZulu-Natal. No orchestras were directly funded in Limpopo or North West in the year under review. The Limpopo Youth Orchestra will however be provided with an opportunity to participate in a cultural programme in Kuwait in October 2017 as part of a cultural exchange programme. In this regard, the DAC will cover the international flights, per diems and performance fees, while the government of Kuwait will cover domestic hosting costs.
19 June 2017 - NW1322
Boshoff, Ms SH to ask the Minister of Basic Education
Whether the sub-committee monitoring the policy on learner pregnancy has been established; if not, why not; if so, has any report been submitted by this sub-committee?
Reply:
The sub-committee monitoring the Draft Policy on the Prevention and Management of Learner Pregnancy has not yet been established. The Policy does make provision for the establishment of the sub-committee, however, only after it has been finalised and approved. Recommendations from the current consultations held with key stakeholders on the policy advocate for a multi-sectoral sub-committee that would include Department of Health, Department of Social Development and various developmental agencies. The DBE will mobilise for the said organisations to be represented on the sub-committee as the consultations continue with them.
19 June 2017 - NW1085
Mashabela, Ms N to ask the Minister of Rural Development and Land Reform
(a) What is the total number of state-owned farms that were transferred to the ownership of private individuals during the period 1 January 1993 to 31 December 1999, (b) what is the geographical spread of the specified farms, (c) what are the names of the beneficiaries of the specified farms and (d)(i) what is the total number of the beneficiaries and (ii) what is the total number of those who are members of (aa) a certain political organisation (name furnished) and (bb) the Executive?
Reply:
(a) 5 farms. This number, however, refers only to farms that were controlled by the Department of Rural Development and Land Reform. It is therefore possible that farms controlled by provincial governments and other national departments were transferred during the same period.
(b) 1 in the Eastern Cape and 4 in the Free State.
(c) See the table below.
Name |
Surname |
Kheki Jerry |
Makhalemele |
Robert Lekhooa |
Thekiso |
Tsepiso Izak |
Mokoena |
Molehi Richard |
Kodisang |
Nelson Rolihlahla |
Mandela |
(d)(i) 5 individuals
(d)(ii)(aa) 1
(d)(ii)(bb) 1
19 June 2017 - NW1086
Mashabela, Ms N to ask the Minister of Rural Development and Land Reform
Whether, with reference to his reply to question 638 on 1 April 2016 regarding the settlement of the land claims lodged by the communities of Lower and Upper Zingcuka in Keiskammahoek, Eastern Cape, the specified land claims have been settled before 31 March 2017, if not, by what date will the land claims be settled; if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
(a) No. Verification for the Zingcuka could not be completed due to the dispute between the Upper Zingcuka and Amakhuze communities, as there are overlapping boundaries of the claimed land. The Commission on Restitution of Land Rights (CRLR), Department of Agriculture Forestry & Fisheries and Amathole Forestry Company have jointly scheduled meetings during 2017/18 financial year in order to resolve the disputes. Upon resolving of the dispute, the CRLR will proceed with the finalization of the verification process, and the restitution processes will unfold in order for this claim to be settled.
19 June 2017 - NW1457
Van Damme, Ms PT to ask the Minister of Communications
(1)Whether a new funding model is being explored for the SA Broadcasting Corporation (SABC); if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details; (2) whether she intends to table an amendment to the Broadcasting Act, Act 4 of 1999, as amended, so that those persons viewing SABC programmes via electronic devices such as cellphones‚ tablets and laptops are brought into the SABC revenue stream; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, on what date does she intend to table the amendment?
Reply:
1. Yes. This matter is a work in progress, details will be released when consultation has been concluded.
2. An Amendment to the Broadcasting Act, Act 4 of 1999 is currently before Parliament,
19 June 2017 - NW1078
Van Damme, Ms PT to ask the Minister of Communications
(a) From what date has the former Acting Chief Operation Officer of the SA Broadcasting Commission (SABC), (name furnished) been suspended from the SABC and (b) how much has he been paid since his suspension?
Reply:
The former Acting Chief Operation Officer of the (SABC) has been suspended in accordance with the SABC policy from 01 January 2017. The policy also makes provision for payment of suspended employees, an amount of R1 713 865.24 has been paid.
19 June 2017 - NW1797
Khawula, Ms MS to ask the Minister of Women in the Presidency
(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? NW2005E
Reply:
Not applicable.
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Approved by the Minister on
Date………………………..
19 June 2017 - NW1451
Hadebe, Mr TZ to ask the Minister of Arts and Culture
How many (a) persons employed at cultural organisations were assessed against the Child Protection Register in the (i) 2014, (ii) 15, (iii) 16 and (iv) 2017 calendar years and (b) of the specified persons were found not suitable to work with children in each case ?
Reply:
We do fund legitimate and credible cultural organisations, these are Non-Governmental Organisations (NGO’s). Because they are independent from government we are not involved in their employment process.
19 June 2017 - NW1486
Kruger, Mr HC to ask the Minister of Environmental Affairs
Whether (a) her Department and (b) each entity reporting to her procured any services from and/or made any payments to (i) a certain company (name furnished) 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 payments?
Reply:
(a) No
(i) Not applicable.
(ii) Not applicable.
(aa) Not applicable.
(bb) Not applicable.
(cc) Not applicable.
(dd) Not applicable.
(ee) Not applicable.
(ff) Not applicable.
(b) Public Entities
South African National Parks (SANParks)
(i) No. SANParks has not procured any such services.
(ii) No. SANParks uses its own internal resources for communications and public relations work.
(aa) Not applicable.
(bb) Not applicable.
(cc) Not applicable.
(dd) Not applicable.
(ee) Not applicable.
(ff) Not applicable.
South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI)
(i) No. SANBI has not procured any such services.
(ii) SANBI procured the services of Hippo Communication.
(aa) Hippo Communication services were procured to promote Kirstenbosch’s events through the media, including the Kirstenbosch Summer Sunset concerts.
(bb) The total cost to Hippo Communication is R38 775.96.
(cc) The detailed breakdown of such costs is as follows:
- Monthly retainer for April 2017: R12 127.32.
- Monthly retainer for May 2017: R12 127.32.
- Monthly retainer for June 2017: R12 127.32.
- Facebook boosts to advertise Kirstenbosch Summer Sunset Concerts in March, was invoiced in April 2017: R2 394.00.
(dd) The total amount paid so far is R26 648.64 (Invoice for June retainer is still to be paid).
(ee) The Kirstenbosch events office uses the Public Relations agency called Hippo Communications to help promote Kirstenbosch’s events through the media, including the Kirstenbosch Summer Sunset concerts, SANBI’s Kirstenbosch-South Africa Chelsea Flower Show exhibit, and the Kirstenbosch Winter Wonders campaign.
(ff) The detailed breakdown of such payments is as follows:
- Monthly retainer for April 2017: R12 127.32 was paid on 23 March 2017.
- Monthly retainer for May 2017: R12 127.32 was paid on 10 May 2017.
- Facebook boosts to advertise Kirstenbosch Summer Sunset Concerts in March, invoiced in April 2017 (R2 394.00), was paid on 24 April 2017.
iSimangaliso
(i) No. Isimangaliso has not procured any such services.
(ii) No. Isimangaliso uses its own internal resources for communications and public relations work.
(aa) Not applicable.
(bb) Not applicable.
(cc) Not applicable.
(dd) Not applicable.
(ee) Not applicable.
(ff) Not applicable.
South African Weather Service (SAWS)
(i) SAWS has not procured any such services.
(ii) We have procured the services from Litha Communications in January 2017.
aa) We procured support for Corporate Communications and Stakeholder Relations Management from Litha Communications.
(bb) SAWS has a 12 months contract with Litha Communications for a total cost of R1.14m.
(cc) January –March 2017 (511 hrs)
- Research current SAWS documents and reports.
- Compile Strategies: Stakeholder Relations, Media and Communications Strategy.
- Crisis communications, Interim communication Plan.
- Community needs survey.
April-June 2017 (320 hrs)
- Update Media and Communications Strategy.
- Development of a Corporate Resource Mobilisation Strategy.
- Development of a CSI Strategy.
- Development of a 5-year Marketing Strategy and Implementation Plan.
- Public Relations (media briefings, content, advisory articles etc.).
July-September 2017 (285 hrs):
- Roll-out of approved 5 year Marketing Plan.
- Roll-out of approved strategies.
- Public Relations (media briefings, content, advisory articles, etc.).
- Stakeholder Relations (meetings, invitations, partnerships, etc.).
- Resource mobilisation strategy (monthly action list and recommendations).
October-December 2017 (229 hrs):
- Public Relations (media briefings, content, advisory articles, etc.).
- Finalisation of the relevant strategies and preparations for Board approvals.
- Roll-out of approved strategies.
- Stakeholder Relations (meetings, invitations, partnerships, etc.).
(dd) To date, SAWS has paid R434 350 to Litha Communications (for the period: January-March 2017).
(ee) Purpose of the payments:
- Drafting of Media and Communications Strategy.
- Conduct SAWS Stakeholder Research.
- Positioning and messaging support to SAWS stakeholders.
- Development of a SAWS Media and Communications Strategy.
- Development of a SAWS Stakeholder Engagement Strategy.
- Development of a Commercial Marketing Plan for the Agricultural Sector.
- Capturing of community weather needs from completed survey questionnaires..
(ff) January 2017: R123 250.
February 2017: R175 100.
March 2017: R136 000.
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19 June 2017 - NW1133
Steenkamp, Ms J to ask the Minister of Basic Education
Whether, with reference to her reply to question 223 on 6 March 2017, the requested information has been received from the Council for Quality Assurance in General and Further Education and Training (Umalusi); if not, (a) why not and (b) by what date is the information expected; if so, by what date will she communicate it?
Reply:
The names of the external moderators of the 2016 National Senior Certificate examination are:
(a) IsiNdebele Home Language – Mr P.J. Masilela
(b) IsiZulu Home Language – Ms C Maphumulo and Dr I.K. Mndawe
(c) Setswana Home Language - Prof P.M. Sebate and Mr Godfrey S Molaotse
(d) Siswati Home Language – Dr P.M. Lubisi and Mr S.Z. Simelane
(e) IsiXhosa Home Language - Mr S.M. Matsolo and Mr H.M. Matshingana
(f) Xitsonga Home Language – Ms L Ndobela and Ms T.B. Maswanganyi
(g) Tshivenda Home Language - Ms J Nedzharata and Mr L Sundani
(h) Sepedi Home Language -Ms D.M. Mampuru and Prof M.J. Mojalefa
(i) Sesotho Home Language - Ms P Mohapi
(j) Afrikaans First Additional Language – Mrs. M Venter and Dr D Lawrence
19 June 2017 - NW1082
Alberts, Mr ADW to ask the Minister of Health
(1)Whether he has been informed of the situation where opportunities for placements for nursing students who are not bursars and who completed their degrees in nursing have been withdrawn and/or rejected by the South African Internship and Community Service Programme and that they are therefore prevented from starting their compulsory community service year, whereas opportunities for placements for students who are bursars have been accepted and their community service year started on 2 January 2017 already; if so, (2) whether he can provide a full explanation as to why a distinction is made between nonbursar nursing students who completed their studies and those who paid for themselves when placements are made for community service; if not, (3) whether he will investigate the specified practice; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
(1) During the 2016/17 cycle for community service placements, there was a challenge in placing all Professional Nurses eligible for community service as some provinces had incorrectly stated their available posts. This impacted both provincial bursary holders as well as privately funded graduates.
(2) In accordance with Public Service Regulations, all provincial departments are compelled to contractually obligate bursars to serve their respective departments for a stipulated period of time. Failure to redeem the bursary obligation results in the money having to be paid back by the bursar. Approximately 76% of all Professional Nurses who required a community service placement in 2016/17 had a contractual obligation to serve in a particular public health facility, district or province.
(3) The National Health Council has reviewed the matter in-depth and has requested provinces to urgently avail the posts required for the remaining group. The National Health Council resolved on 12 May 2017 that this process should be completed by 31 May 2017. I, in consultation with the provincial Members of the Executive, has written to each province to request a specific number of posts per province, to accommodate all the waitlisted individuals.
The National Department of Health has also been tasked to investigate how to improve post co-ordination and funding to avoid such challenges going forward.
END.
19 June 2017 - NW1193
Stander, Ms T to ask the Minister of Health
(a) What amount has been spent on (i) researching and (ii) producing the Government’s new Max condoms, (b) to whom was the contract(s) awarded in each case, (c) what is the (i) budget and (ii) actual amount spent to date and (d) what is the total number of condoms that have been (i) produced and (ii) distributed to date?
Reply:
(a) (i) The research on MAX condoms was conducted by the Society for Family Health (SFH), on behalf of the Department of Health, through funding from the United Nations Fund for Population Activities (UNFPA) amounting to R420,000.
(ii) The production and distribution of the Max Condom is done on a tender basis. The current tender is for 3 years. It was awarded in July 2015 and is expiring in June 2018.
(b) The three-year contract was awarded to the following suppliers: Almika Trading, Barrs Medical, Bliss Pharmaceutical, Fulloutput, Medproc, RRT Medcon, SA Health Protecting services, Unitrade, and Medicore Technologies.
(c) (i) The budget allocated is R836,000,000.
(ii) The expenditure to date is R654,229,431.
(d) (i)-(ii) From the period: August 2015 to March 2017, the total number of MAX condoms produced and distributed to date is 1,333,121,613.
END.
19 June 2017 - NW1023
Schmidt, Adv H to ask the Minister of Communications
(1)What is the total number of media queries that the SA Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) received in the (a) 2016-17 financial year and (b) since 1 April 2017; (2) (a) how many of the media queries were responded to and (b)(i) how many were not responded to and (ii) why; (3) whether she has been informed that a certain person (name and details furnished) refuses to respond to media queries from certain journalists and has taken some journalists off the mailing list of the SABC?
Reply:
According to the SABC;
(1) Its Group communication department received approximately 144 written media queries and around 360 telephonic media queries during 2016-17 financial year, 24 written media queries and 42 telephonic media queries since 1 April 2017.
(2) The SABC strive to respond to all media queries within set timeframes, however, due to several challenges amongst others that some Journalists do not give SABC enough time to respond to queries and that some Journalists published articles before soliciting responses from the SABC, to name but a few, there are delays in responding to some queries.
(3) No, however, media list change from time to time due to the nature of business for example; with Journalists leaving their organisation
19 June 2017 - NW1471
King, Ms C to ask the Minister of Communications
(1)For each of the past three financial years, (a) what number of local productions has the SA Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) sold, (b) what are the names of the productions that have been sold and (c) what amounts are charged by the SABC for each production; (2) whether, in line with clause 7 of the SABC Freelance Artists’ Agreement, performers are being paid commercial exploitation fees; if not, will she facilitate the process to ensure that actors are appropriately compensated for productions, which have been exploited for their commercial value; if so, what are the relevant details; (3) what formula does the SABC use to calculate commercial exploitation fees?
Reply:
According to the SABC;
1. no local productions were sold,
2. in terms of the aforementioned clause 7, the SABC is currently engaged in discussions with actors on an individual basis and through representative organisations to expedite payment. In order to facilitate the payment process, the SABC has made lists of material sold available on its website and would encourage legitimate claimants to lodge claims using the email address [email protected].
3. the formula for the payment of commercial exploitation fees is specified in the SABC standard agreements with production companies and principal actors:
(a) The producers are entitled to 15% of the revenue, less SABC expenses, generated through content sales and licencing agreements
(b) The scriptwriters are entitled to 10% of the revenue, less SABC expenses, generated through content sales and licencing agreements
(c) Principal actors are entitled to a negotiated lump sum payment on the basis of a content sales and licencing agreements. Should the SABC and the principal actors fail to reach an agreement, the principal actors shall collectively receive two per cent of the revenue, less SABC expenses, on a pro-rata basis.
(d) The provisions regarding scriptwriters and principal actors do not apply to non-drama productions.
19 June 2017 - NW1475
Mhlongo, Mr P to ask the Minister of Communications
Whether the SA Broadcasting Corporation has granted any licences to boxing promoters (a) in the 2016-17 financial year and (b) since 1 April 2017; if so, (i) how many licences were granted, (ii) what are the names of the boxing promoters/companies and (iii) what are the relevant costs involved in each case?
Reply:
Acoording to the SABC:
(a) and (b), Yes, (i) 7 Licenses were granted during the period 2016/17, (ii) Names of the Consortium of African Promoters are as follows;
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(iii) Auditing process on the cost has not not been concluded
19 June 2017 - NW1125
Chance, Mr R to ask the Minister of Basic Education
Whether, with reference to her reply to question 215 on 6 March 2017, the requested information has been received from the Council for Quality Assurance in General and Further Education and Training (Umalusi); if not, (a) why not and (b) by what date is the information expected; if so, by what date will she communicate it?
Reply:
The 2016 National Senior Certificate (NSC) External Moderator Reports for the above listed subjects found that the subject question papers covered the scope and depth of the examinable content, examined the appropriate levels of cognition and difficulty outlined in the assessment syllabus and examination guideline of the examination assessment body. See external moderator’s reports in the accompanying USB flash drive.
19 June 2017 - NW1472
Walters, Mr TC to ask the Minister of Rural Development and Land Reform
What are the full details of each state-owned farm managed by (a) the SA Fruit Exporters (SAFE) and (b) Bono Farm Management in each province; (2) (a) on what date was his department’s database detailing its strategic partners established, (b) what are the details of his department’s strategic partners and (c) where was the database established; (3) is the database a central or provincial facility; (4) on which dates were (a) SAFE and (b) Bono Farm Management first registered as strategic partners with his department?
Reply:
(a) The SA Fruit Exporters (SAFE) doesn’t manage any state owned farm.
(b) Please refer to Annexure A.
2. (a) 30 March 2011.
(b) Please refer to Annexure B.
(c) At the National Department of Rural Development and Land Reform.
3. The database is both national and provincial.
4. (a) Falls Away.
(b) 7 September 2010.
ANNEXURE A TO NA-QUES 1472 of 2017
Province |
Project name |
Property Description |
Programme/Grant type |
Hectares |
Strategic Partner/ Mentor |
Eastern Cape |
Commando Kraal |
COMMANDO KRAAL ESTATE - AGRI-VILLAGE COMMONAGE |
PLAS |
117.2778 |
Strategic Partner |
Eastern Cape |
Sunlands Farms |
Sunlands Farms - Portion 15,16,18,20,21,23,24-27,150-1,156,159,171 and 195 Farm Selborne No.115; |
PLAS |
409.7492 |
Strategic Partner |
Eastern Cape |
Nebraska |
Nebraska 558/15,33 (Buck Kraal) |
PLAS |
19.2720 |
Strategic Partner |
Western Cape |
Ronald Van Schalkwyk |
Portion 55,56.58 of farm Bergvallei no 408 |
PLAS |
286 |
Strategic Partner |
Western Cape |
Nirwanda |
Ptn 53(Ptn of 28) of De La Haye No.92 |
PLAS |
39.1 |
Strategic Partner |
Western Cape |
Rietkloof 2 PLAS |
Portion 33 of the Farm Rietkloof No. 144 |
PLAS |
320 |
Strategic Partner |
Western Cape |
Rietkloof - Mount Piguet |
Portions 8, 15, 16, 21, 22 and 23 of Farm No 144, Rietkloof in Piketberg Registration Division |
PLAS |
981 |
Strategic Partner |
Western Cape |
Plateau Farms - Dassiesfontein |
The Farms Dassiesfontein - Portion 6 of South, Portion 5 of North and Portion 1 of Farm No. 73 |
PLAS |
3 281 |
Strategic Partner |
Western Cape |
Plateau Farms - Rondawel |
The Farms Rondawel - Portion 1 & 2 of the Farm Grasplaats No. 113, Portion 2 of Farm Taaibosch Hoek No. 75 & Portion 5 of Farm Bok Poort No. 54 & Portion 4 of Dassiesfontein No. 73 |
PLAS |
4 934 |
Strategic Partner |
Western Cape |
Plateau Farms - Melrose |
The Farms Melrose- Portion 2 of Farm ADJ Driekop No. 48, Ptn 1 of Farm Taaibosch Hoek No. 75 and Rem Ext of Farm Bonkers Valei No. 76 |
PLAS |
4 860 |
Strategic Partner |
Western Cape |
Plateau Farms - Willemskraal |
The Farms Willemskraal - Portion 1 of Farm Bonkers Valei No. 76 |
PLAS |
1 662 |
Strategic Partner |
Western Cape |
Plateau - Matjieskloof |
Portion 1 of the farm Bonkers Valei No. 76 |
PLAS |
4 740 |
Strategic Partner |
19 June 2017 - NW1029
Robinson, Ms D to ask the Minister of Communications
With regard to the Report of the Ad Hoc Committee on SABC Inquiry and in light of the overwhelming evidence of external interference and noncompliance with the Broadcasting Act, Act 4 of 1999, the Companies Act, Act 71 of 2008, and other relevant legislation, (a) what is the progress on the implementation of the recommendations of the specified ad hoc committee that the (i) new board takes reasonable steps to regularise previous decisions that may pose a financial or legal risk and (ii) interim board investigate the validity of the memorandum of incorporation that was signed in October 2014 and (b) what is the set deadline for achieving each recommendation?
Reply:
Progress Report on the Implementation of the Recommendations of the Report of the Ad Hoc Committee on the SABC Board Inquiry has been presented to the Parliament Portfolio Committee on Communications on Tuesday, 13 June 2017. The Interim SABC Board is working with speed for achieving each recommendation.
19 June 2017 - NW1480
Kalyan, Ms SV to ask the Minister of Basic Education
Whether (a) her department and (b) each entity reporting to her procured any services from and/or made any payments to (i) a certain company (name furnished) 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 payments?
Reply:
(a) Department |
(i) |
Procured any services from Bell Portinger. |
The Department has not procured any services from or made any payments to the Bell Portinger. |
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Make any payments to the Bell Portinger. |
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(aa) |
Services that were procured |
N/A |
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(bb) |
The total costs |
N/A |
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(cc) |
Detailed breakdown of the costs |
N/A |
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(dd) |
The total amount paid |
N/A |
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(ee) |
Purpose of the payments |
N/A |
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(ff) |
Detailed breakdown of the payments |
N/A |
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(b) Entities |
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SACE |
(i) |
Procured any services from Bell Portinger. |
SACE has not procured any services from or made any payments to the Bell Portinger. SACE makes use of its own internal resources for related services |
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Made any payments to the Belll Portinger. |
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(aa) |
Services that were procured |
N/A |
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(bb) |
The total costs |
N/A |
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(cc) |
Detailed breakdown of the costs |
N/A |
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(dd) |
The total amount paid |
N/A |
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(ee) |
Purpose of the payments |
N/A |
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(ff) |
Detailed breakdown of the payments |
N/A |
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UMALUSI |
(i) |
Procured any services from the Bell Portinger |
Umalusi has not procured any services from or made any payments to the Bell Portinger. Umalusi makes use of its own internal resources for related services. |
(ii) |
Made any payments to the Decolonisation Foundation |
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Services that were procured |
N/A |
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(bb) |
The total costs |
N/A |
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(cc) |
Detailed breakdown of the costs |
N/A |
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(dd) |
The total amount paid |
N/A |
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(ee) |
Purpose of the payments |
N/A |
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(ff) |
Detailed breakdown of the payments |
N/A |
19 June 2017 - NW1505
Mokgalapa, Mr S to ask the Minister of Sport and Recreation
Whether (a) his department and (b) each entity reporting to him procured any services from and/or made any payments to (i) Bell Pottinger or (ii) any other public relations firms; if not, in each case, why not; if so, in each case, what (a) services were procured, (b) was the total cost, (c) is the detailed breakdown of such costs, (d) was the total amount paid, (e) was the purpose of the payments and (f) is the detailed breakdown of such payments?
Reply:
The Department of Sport and Recreation South Africa and the entities reporting to the Executive Authority did not procure any services from and/or made any payments to (i) Bell Pottinger or (ii) any other public relations firms.
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19 June 2017 - NW1033
Robertson, Mr K to ask the Minister of Basic Education
With regard to her reply to question 127 on 23 March 2017, how many school pupils in each grade fell pregnant in each school district in the (a) 2014, (b) 2015 and (c) 2016 school years?
Reply:
Table 1: Number learners who fell pregnant, by district ad grade, in 2014
Province |
District |
Grade 3 |
Grade 4 |
Grade 5 |
Grade 6 |
Grade 7 |
Grade 8 |
Grade 9 |
Grade 10 |
Grade 11 |
Grade 12 |
other |
Grand Total |
EC |
BUTTERWORTH |
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1 |
1 |
1 |
3 |
5 |
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11 |
COFIMVABA |
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1 |
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1 |
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CRADOCK |
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5 |
7 |
11 |
6 |
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29 |
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DUTYWA |
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3 |
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1 |
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3 |
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7 |
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EAST LONDON |
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6 |
5 |
9 |
6 |
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26 |
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FORT BEAUFORT |
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1 |
1 |
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2 |
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GRAAFF-REINET |
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1 |
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1 |
2 |
1 |
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5 |
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GRAHAMSTOWN |
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7 |
4 |
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11 |
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KING WILLIAMS TOWN |
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1 |
4 |
4 |
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9 |
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LADY FRERE |
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1 |
1 |
3 |
4 |
6 |
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15 |
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LIBODE |
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2 |
3 |
2 |
1 |
8 |
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16 |
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LUSIKISIKI |
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3 |
7 |
6 |
8 |
8 |
5 |
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37 |
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MALUTI |
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3 |
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2 |
2 |
1 |
5 |
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13 |
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MBIZANA |
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4 |
3 |
18 |
26 |
38 |
57 |
40 |
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186 |
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MT FLETCHER |
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2 |
4 |
1 |
5 |
1 |
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13 |
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MT FRERE |
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1 |
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1 |
5 |
4 |
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11 |
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MTHATHA |
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2 |
2 |
1 |
1 |
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6 |
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NGCOBO |
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1 |
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1 |
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PORT ELIZABETH |
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1 |
2 |
1 |
2 |
6 |
14 |
9 |
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35 |
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QUEENSTOWN |
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1 |
1 |
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4 |
5 |
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11 |
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QUMBU |
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3 |
1 |
6 |
6 |
6 |
7 |
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29 |
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STERKSPRUIT |
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1 |
14 |
16 |
8 |
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39 |
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UITENHAGE |
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1 |
2 |
1 |
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5 |
5 |
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14 |
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Total |
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5 |
16 |
42 |
67 |
99 |
164 |
134 |
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527 |
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FS |
FEZILE DABI |
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1 |
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5 |
11 |
16 |
21 |
15 |
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69 |
LEJWLEPUTSWA |
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2 |
4 |
9 |
11 |
28 |
30 |
50 |
4 |
138 |
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MOTHEO |
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2 |
2 |
7 |
20 |
47 |
37 |
69 |
5 |
189 |
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THABO MOFUTSANYANA |
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1 |
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7 |
1 |
3 |
38 |
75 |
63 |
98 |
3 |
289 |
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XHARIEP |
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3 |
15 |
16 |
16 |
30 |
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80 |
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Total |
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1 |
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12 |
7 |
27 |
95 |
182 |
167 |
262 |
12 |
765 |
|
GT |
EKURHULENI NORTH |
|
|
|
1 |
7 |
16 |
61 |
108 |
121 |
110 |
20 |
444 |
EKURHULENI SOUTH |
|
|
1 |
3 |
8 |
19 |
71 |
190 |
203 |
165 |
1 |
661 |
|
GAUTENG EAST |
|
|
|
2 |
5 |
12 |
56 |
141 |
122 |
80 |
|
418 |
|
GAUTENG NORTH |
|
|
|
|
|
10 |
14 |
40 |
36 |
49 |
|
149 |
|
GAUTENG WEST |
|
|
1 |
|
9 |
16 |
50 |
115 |
81 |
64 |
|
336 |
|
JOHANNESBURG CENTRAL |
|
|
|
|
6 |
12 |
33 |
103 |
108 |
86 |
|
348 |
|
JOHANNESBURG EAST |
|
|
1 |
2 |
5 |
10 |
18 |
70 |
92 |
59 |
5 |
262 |
|
JOHANNESBURG NORTH |
|
|
|
1 |
2 |
12 |
29 |
91 |
76 |
72 |
5 |
288 |
|
JOHANNESBURG SOUTH |
|
|
|
1 |
1 |
8 |
23 |
59 |
92 |
75 |
|
259 |
|
JOHANNESBURG WEST |
|
|
|
|
1 |
8 |
29 |
73 |
70 |
53 |
|
234 |
|
SEDIBENG EAST |
|
|
|
|
1 |
4 |
34 |
44 |
21 |
29 |
|
133 |
|
SEDIBENG WEST |
|
|
|
2 |
10 |
17 |
45 |
107 |
84 |
77 |
|
342 |
|
TSHWANE NORTH |
|
|
|
|
6 |
11 |
58 |
139 |
120 |
87 |
|
421 |
|
TSHWANE SOUTH |
|
|
|
2 |
6 |
31 |
82 |
122 |
112 |
96 |
1 |
452 |
|
TSHWANE WEST |
|
|
1 |
2 |
4 |
15 |
36 |
139 |
148 |
102 |
23 |
470 |
|
Total |
|
|
4 |
16 |
71 |
201 |
639 |
1 541 |
1 486 |
1 204 |
55 |
5 217 |
|
KZN |
AMAJUBA |
|
|
|
|
|
5 |
8 |
28 |
25 |
18 |
|
84 |
ILEMBE |
|
|
|
6 |
1 |
10 |
24 |
78 |
98 |
75 |
|
292 |
|
PINETOWN |
|
|
|
|
2 |
12 |
34 |
76 |
67 |
64 |
|
255 |
|
SISONKE |
|
|
|
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
7 |
12 |
16 |
|
45 |
|
UGU |
|
|
1 |
1 |
3 |
21 |
55 |
106 |
119 |
124 |
|
430 |
|
UMGUNGUNDLOVU |
|
|
|
|
2 |
5 |
28 |
46 |
57 |
70 |
2 |
210 |
|
UMKHANYAKUDE |
|
|
1 |
4 |
7 |
38 |
69 |
136 |
161 |
152 |
|
568 |
|
UMLAZI |
|
|
|
3 |
2 |
8 |
27 |
70 |
113 |
121 |
4 |
348 |
|
UMZINYATHI |
2 |
2 |
4 |
2 |
3 |
9 |
13 |
32 |
41 |
40 |
|
148 |
|
UTHUKELA |
|
|
|
|
2 |
5 |
8 |
16 |
18 |
20 |
|
69 |
|
UTHUNGULU |
|
|
|
1 |
9 |
19 |
45 |
77 |
88 |
105 |
2 |
346 |
|
ZULULAND |
5 |
5 |
6 |
9 |
16 |
11 |
23 |
59 |
53 |
57 |
|
244 |
|
Total |
7 |
7 |
12 |
27 |
49 |
146 |
338 |
731 |
852 |
862 |
8 |
3 039 |
|
LP |
LEBOWAKGOMO |
|
|
|
|
|
2 |
6 |
24 |
22 |
25 |
|
79 |
MOGALAKWENA |
|
|
|
|
|
2 |
4 |
6 |
6 |
4 |
|
22 |
|
MOPANI |
|
|
|
2 |
|
5 |
17 |
20 |
20 |
20 |
2 |
86 |
|
POLOKWANE |
|
1 |
|
2 |
1 |
8 |
22 |
41 |
28 |
29 |
|
132 |
|
RIBA CROSS |
|
|
|
|
|
|
1 |
2 |
4 |
|
|
7 |
|
SEKHUKHUNE |
|
|
|
|
|
1 |
4 |
11 |
11 |
5 |
|
32 |
|
TSHIPISE SAGOLE |
|
|
|
|
|
7 |
5 |
4 |
3 |
2 |
|
21 |
|
TZANEEN |
|
|
|
|
|
4 |
8 |
9 |
8 |
11 |
|
40 |
|
VHEMBE |
|
|
|
1 |
4 |
7 |
34 |
68 |
49 |
47 |
|
210 |
|
WATERBERG |
|
|
|
1 |
1 |
1 |
4 |
12 |
10 |
5 |
|
34 |
|
Total |
|
1 |
|
6 |
6 |
37 |
105 |
197 |
161 |
148 |
2 |
663 |
|
MP |
BOHLABELA |
1 |
0 |
66 |
80 |
107 |
25 |
50 |
98 |
89 |
60 |
|
576 |
EHLANZENI |
|
|
6 |
12 |
26 |
238 |
298 |
402 |
363 |
289 |
1 |
1 635 |
|
GERT SIBANDE |
2 |
8 |
10 |
11 |
12 |
49 |
71 |
122 |
102 |
155 |
|
542 |
|
NKANGALA |
|
1 |
1 |
2 |
24 |
45 |
71 |
101 |
116 |
89 |
7 |
457 |
|
Total |
3 |
9 |
83 |
105 |
169 |
357 |
490 |
723 |
670 |
593 |
8 |
3 210 |
|
NC |
FRANCES BAARD |
|
|
2 |
6 |
4 |
16 |
43 |
63 |
67 |
49 |
|
250 |
JOHN TAOLO GAETSEWA |
|
|
|
1 |
21 |
20 |
40 |
123 |
101 |
49 |
|
355 |
|
NAMAKWA |
|
|
|
1 |
4 |
3 |
13 |
14 |
16 |
19 |
|
70 |
|
PIXLEY KA SEME |
1 |
|
1 |
3 |
10 |
30 |
56 |
179 |
94 |
70 |
|
444 |
|
Total |
1 |
|
3 |
11 |
39 |
69 |
152 |
379 |
278 |
187 |
|
1 119 |
|
NW |
GREATER TAUNG |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1 |
3 |
|
|
4 |
KAGISANO MOLOPO |
|
1 |
|
1 |
2 |
3 |
7 |
4 |
2 |
|
|
20 |
|
KGETLENG RIVER |
|
|
|
|
|
|
1 |
|
1 |
|
|
2 |
|
LETLHABILE |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
4 |
4 |
1 |
|
9 |
|
LICHTENBURG |
|
|
|
|
|
|
1 |
10 |
2 |
3 |
|
16 |
|
MADIBENG |
|
|
|
|
5 |
|
|
1 |
4 |
3 |
93 |
106 |
|
MAFIKENG |
|
|
|
|
1 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
1 |
|
MATLOSANA |
|
|
|
|
|
194 |
265 |
141 |
63 |
26 |
2 |
691 |
|
MORETELE |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
4 |
4 |
3 |
|
11 |
|
MOSES KOTANE WEST |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2 |
1 |
|
3 |
|
POTCHEFSTROOM |
|
|
|
|
1 |
2 |
3 |
14 |
7 |
6 |
|
33 |
|
REKOPANTSWE |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2 |
3 |
|
|
5 |
|
RUSTENBURG |
|
|
|
|
1 |
3 |
4 |
15 |
11 |
16 |
|
50 |
|
TALEDI |
|
|
|
|
|
1 |
1 |
|
|
|
|
2 |
|
Total |
|
1 |
|
1 |
10 |
203 |
282 |
196 |
106 |
59 |
95 |
953 |
|
WC |
CAPE WINELANDS |
|
|
2 |
8 |
11 |
26 |
83 |
121 |
122 |
126 |
|
499 |
EDEN AND CENTRAL KAROO |
|
|
2 |
1 |
9 |
20 |
56 |
92 |
111 |
119 |
|
410 |
|
METRO CENTRAL |
|
|
|
|
3 |
14 |
60 |
64 |
82 |
92 |
|
315 |
|
METRO EAST |
|
|
|
2 |
3 |
13 |
70 |
88 |
92 |
109 |
|
377 |
|
METRO NORTH |
|
|
|
1 |
7 |
45 |
92 |
131 |
136 |
124 |
|
536 |
|
METRO SOUTH |
|
|
|
6 |
9 |
24 |
70 |
90 |
78 |
100 |
|
377 |
|
OVERBERG |
|
|
|
3 |
|
10 |
27 |
34 |
41 |
40 |
|
155 |
|
WEST COAST |
|
|
1 |
4 |
7 |
14 |
40 |
51 |
47 |
30 |
1 |
195 |
|
Total |
|
|
5 |
25 |
49 |
166 |
498 |
671 |
709 |
740 |
1 |
2 864 |
|
National |
11 |
19 |
107 |
208 |
416 |
1 248 |
2 666 |
4 719 |
4 593 |
4 189 |
181 |
18 357 |
Source 1: 2014 Annual School Survey
Note 2: The ASS question on learner pregnancy asks the school principal for: “the number of learners (That they are aware of) who got pregnant the previous academic year”.
Note 3: The data, as received from the provinces, are preliminary and must be treated with caution, since it has not been published in this format.
Table 2: Number learners who fell pregnant, by district ad grade, in 2015
Province |
District |
Grade 3 |
Grade 4 |
Grade 5 |
Grade 6 |
Grade 7 |
Grade 8 |
Grade 9 |
Grade 10 |
Grade 11 |
Grade 12 |
Other |
Grand Total |
||
EC |
CRADOCK |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1 |
|
1 |
||
DUTYWA |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3 |
|
|
|
3 |
|||
EAST LONDON |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1 |
2 |
|
|
3 |
|||
GRAAFF-REINET |
|
|
|
|
|
1 |
1 |
1 |
|
|
|
3 |
|||
GRAHAMSTOWN |
|
|
|
|
1 |
|
|
|
1 |
1 |
|
3 |
|||
LIBODE |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2 |
5 |
9 |
|
16 |
|||
LUSIKISIKI |
|
|
|
|
3 |
1 |
1 |
11 |
17 |
10 |
|
43 |
|||
MALUTI |
|
|
|
1 |
1 |
|
|
|
1 |
1 |
|
4 |
|||
MBIZANA |
|
|
|
1 |
1 |
15 |
14 |
15 |
29 |
18 |
|
93 |
|||
MT FLETCHER |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1 |
|
|
|
1 |
|||
MT FRERE |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1 |
2 |
|
3 |
|||
MTHATA |
|
|
|
|
|
1 |
4 |
2 |
7 |
|
|
14 |
|||
NGCOBO |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1 |
|
|
1 |
|||
PORT ELIZABETH |
|
|
|
|
|
|
2 |
3 |
7 |
6 |
|
18 |
|||
QUEENSTOWN |
|
|
|
|
|
|
2 |
4 |
4 |
3 |
|
13 |
|||
QUMBU |
|
|
|
|
|
|
1 |
4 |
2 |
3 |
|
10 |
|||
STERKSPRUIT |
|
|
2 |
|
|
|
1 |
|
3 |
1 |
|
7 |
|||
UITENHAGE |
|
|
|
|
|
1 |
|
2 |
2 |
2 |
|
7 |
|||
Total |
|
|
2 |
2 |
6 |
19 |
26 |
49 |
82 |
57 |
|
243 |
|||
FS |
FEZILE DABI |
|
|
|
|
|
2 |
5 |
28 |
30 |
23 |
|
88 |
||
LEJWELEPUTSWA |
|
|
|
2 |
3 |
3 |
10 |
38 |
28 |
47 |
|
131 |
|||
MOTHEO |
|
|
|
1 |
2 |
7 |
20 |
34 |
35 |
61 |
|
160 |
|||
THABO MOFUTSANYANA |
1 |
1 |
4 |
1 |
11 |
13 |
17 |
65 |
70 |
73 |
|
256 |
|||
XHARIEP |
|
|
|
2 |
3 |
4 |
4 |
13 |
16 |
17 |
|
59 |
|||
Total |
1 |
1 |
4 |
6 |
19 |
29 |
56 |
178 |
179 |
221 |
|
694 |
|||
GT |
EKURHULENI NORTH |
|
|
|
|
4 |
16 |
46 |
111 |
156 |
102 |
|
435 |
||
EKURHULENI SOUTH |
|
|
|
3 |
6 |
41 |
84 |
127 |
186 |
124 |
|
571 |
|||
GAUTENG EAST |
|
1 |
1 |
|
9 |
29 |
50 |
145 |
148 |
115 |
|
498 |
|||
GAUTENG NORTH |
|
|
|
|
|
2 |
17 |
30 |
28 |
20 |
|
97 |
|||
GAUTENG WEST |
|
|
|
1 |
12 |
20 |
56 |
139 |
110 |
112 |
|
450 |
|||
JOHANNESBURG CENTRAL |
|
|
2 |
2 |
4 |
5 |
26 |
94 |
107 |
81 |
|
321 |
|||
JOHANNESBURG EAST |
|
|
|
|
4 |
13 |
34 |
89 |
108 |
70 |
|
318 |
|||
JOHANNESBURG NORTH |
|
|
|
1 |
3 |
26 |
51 |
113 |
103 |
90 |
|
387 |
|||
JOHANNESBURG SOUTH |
|
|
|
1 |
1 |
11 |
30 |
55 |
89 |
74 |
|
261 |
|||
JOHANNESBURG WEST |
|
|
|
1 |
2 |
9 |
25 |
30 |
65 |
37 |
|
169 |
|||
SEDIBENG EAST |
|
|
|
|
1 |
3 |
9 |
33 |
51 |
33 |
|
130 |
|||
SEDIBENG WEST |
|
|
|
|
1 |
21 |
43 |
98 |
124 |
94 |
|
381 |
|||
TSHWANE NORTH |
|
|
|
|
4 |
9 |
41 |
125 |
123 |
92 |
|
394 |
|||
TSHWANE SOUTH |
|
|
|
2 |
2 |
22 |
52 |
102 |
142 |
89 |
5 |
416 |
|||
TSHWANE WEST |
|
|
1 |
2 |
3 |
12 |
46 |
119 |
149 |
86 |
|
418 |
|||
Total |
|
1 |
4 |
13 |
56 |
239 |
610 |
1 410 |
1 689 |
1 219 |
5 |
5 246 |
|||
KZN |
AMAJUBA |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
7 |
27 |
78 |
113 |
97 |
0 |
324 |
||
ILEMBE |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
6 |
15 |
34 |
52 |
26 |
0 |
134 |
|||
PINETOWN |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
4 |
16 |
42 |
89 |
121 |
82 |
0 |
355 |
|||
SISONKE |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
0 |
11 |
8 |
9 |
|
30 |
|||
UGU |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
2 |
17 |
24 |
71 |
96 |
90 |
0 |
301 |
|||
UMGUNGUNDLOVU |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
6 |
16 |
26 |
35 |
42 |
0 |
125 |
|||
UMKHANYAKUDE |
|
|
|
1 |
3 |
2 |
5 |
12 |
17 |
12 |
|
52 |
|||
UMLAZI |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
8 |
39 |
84 |
99 |
129 |
0 |
359 |
|||
UMZINYATHI |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
4 |
16 |
17 |
19 |
0 |
57 |
|||
UTHUKELA |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
14 |
9 |
14 |
0 |
38 |
|||
UTHUNGULU |
0 |
0 |
1 |
2 |
1 |
16 |
44 |
65 |
109 |
92 |
0 |
330 |
|||
ZULULAND |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
4 |
6 |
19 |
53 |
53 |
61 |
99 |
303 |
|||
Total |
2 |
2 |
4 |
6 |
18 |
87 |
235 |
553 |
729 |
673 |
99 |
2 408 |
|||
LP |
CAPRICORN |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
6 |
37 |
94 |
62 |
66 |
0 |
266 |
||
GREATER SEKHUKHUNE |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
7 |
15 |
15 |
16 |
1 |
57 |
|||
MOPANI |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
3 |
5 |
20 |
39 |
39 |
22 |
0 |
129 |
|||
POLOKWANE |
|
|
|
|
|
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
0 |
|||
VHEMBE |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
1 |
20 |
80 |
158 |
95 |
72 |
0 |
428 |
|||
WATERBERG |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
2 |
4 |
2 |
5 |
13 |
0 |
29 |
|||
Total |
0 |
0 |
0 |
4 |
9 |
34 |
148 |
308 |
216 |
189 |
1 |
909 |
|||
MP |
BOHLABELA |
0 |
0 |
2 |
3 |
5 |
12 |
27 |
46 |
74 |
54 |
8 |
231 |
||
EHLANZENI |
2 |
0 |
3 |
11 |
23 |
242 |
281 |
378 |
307 |
184 |
15 |
1446 |
|||
GERT SIBANDE |
0 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
11 |
35 |
45 |
83 |
87 |
60 |
0 |
324 |
|||
NKANGALA |
2 |
0 |
1 |
5 |
133 |
120 |
136 |
100 |
93 |
80 |
99 |
769 |
|||
Total |
4 |
0 |
6 |
22 |
172 |
409 |
489 |
607 |
561 |
378 |
122 |
2 770 |
|||
NC |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
0 |
0 |
||
NAMAKWA |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
4 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
6 |
|||
PIXLEY-KA-SEME |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
3 |
0 |
2 |
10 |
8 |
5 |
0 |
29 |
|||
SIYANDA |
|
|
|
2 |
1 |
3 |
2 |
4 |
8 |
14 |
|
34 |
|||
Total |
0 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
4 |
4 |
4 |
18 |
16 |
20 |
0 |
69 |
|||
NW |
BRITS |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
0 |
||
DITSOBOTLA |
0 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
0 |
|||
GREATER DELAREYVILLE |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
2 |
8 |
10 |
11 |
5 |
0 |
38 |
|||
GREATER TAUNG |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
7 |
11 |
14 |
9 |
4 |
0 |
45 |
|||
KAGISANO MOLOPO |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
|
|
|
|
1 |
|||
KGETLENG RIVER |
|
|
|
|
|
1 |
|
|
|
|
|
1 |
|||
LICHTENBURG |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
2 |
|
2 |
|
5 |
|||
MADIBENG |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
2 |
1 |
0 |
7 |
|||
MAHIKENG |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
4 |
12 |
14 |
16 |
12 |
|
59 |
|||
MAQUASSI HILLS |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
|
|
|
|
0 |
|||
MATLOSANA |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
4 |
8 |
16 |
18 |
8 |
0 |
54 |
|||
MORETELE |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
4 |
3 |
5 |
5 |
|
17 |
|||
MOSES KOTANE EAST |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1 |
|
1 |
|||
MOSES KOTANE WEST |
|
|
|
|
|
0 |
0 |
2 |
0 |
1 |
|
3 |
|||
RUSTENBURG |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
2 |
7 |
5 |
0 |
17 |
|||
TALEDI |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
6 |
6 |
2 |
1 |
0 |
20 |
|||
TLOKWE |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
3 |
1 |
0 |
6 |
|||
Total |
0 |
0 |
0 |
4 |
3 |
23 |
54 |
71 |
73 |
46 |
0 |
274 |
|||
WC |
CAPE WINELANDS |
|
|
|
5 |
12 |
16 |
60 |
113 |
133 |
104 |
|
443 |
||
EDEN AND CENTRAL KAR |
|
|
1 |
|
6 |
10 |
53 |
106 |
128 |
125 |
|
429 |
|||
METRO CENTRAL |
|
|
2 |
2 |
5 |
14 |
38 |
83 |
83 |
103 |
|
330 |
|||
METRO EAST |
|
|
|
3 |
6 |
28 |
78 |
86 |
108 |
115 |
|
424 |
|||
METRO NORTH |
|
|
|
2 |
7 |
52 |
80 |
107 |
143 |
118 |
|
509 |
|||
METRO SOUTH |
|
|
3 |
|
3 |
21 |
60 |
94 |
139 |
109 |
|
429 |
|||
OVERBERG |
|
|
|
4 |
3 |
9 |
40 |
34 |
22 |
30 |
|
142 |
|||
WEST COAST |
|
|
1 |
2 |
3 |
15 |
34 |
45 |
43 |
42 |
|
185 |
|||
Total |
|
|
7 |
18 |
45 |
165 |
443 |
668 |
799 |
746 |
|
2 891 |
|||
National |
7 |
4 |
27 |
78 |
332 |
1 009 |
2 065 |
3 862 |
4 344 |
3 549 |
227 |
15 504 |
Source 1: 2015 Annual School Survey
Note 1: The ASS question on learner pregnancy asks the school principal for: “the number of learners (That they are aware of) who got pregnant the previous academic year”.
Note 2: The data, as received from the provinces, are preliminary and must be treated with caution, since it has not been published in this format.
Table 3: Number learners who fell pregnant, by district ad grade, in 2016
Province |
District |
Grade 3 |
Grade 4 |
Grade 5 |
Grade 6 |
Grade 7 |
Grade 8 |
Grade 9 |
Grade 10 |
Grade 11 |
Grade 12 |
Other |
Total |
EC |
CRADOCK |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
DUTYWA |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
|
EAST LONDON |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
2 |
2 |
4 |
0 |
9 |
|
FORT BEAUFORT |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
|
GRAAFF-REINET |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
|
GRAHAMSTOWN |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
|
1 |
0 |
2 |
|
KING WILLIAMS TOWN |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
1 |
0 |
3 |
|
LUSIKISIKI |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
|
MALUTI |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
3 |
|
MBIZANA |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
4 |
5 |
18 |
15 |
0 |
43 |
|
MT FLETCHER |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
4 |
|
MT FRERE |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
|
MTHATHA |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
|
PORT ELIZABETH |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
5 |
0 |
8 |
|
QUEENSTOWN |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
|
QUMBU |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
4 |
5 |
5 |
0 |
14 |
|
STERKSPRUIT |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
|
UITENHAGE |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
3 |
0 |
2 |
0 |
7 |
|
Total |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
5 |
10 |
20 |
32 |
37 |
0 |
106 |
|
FS |
FEZILE DABI |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
4 |
3 |
5 |
3 |
20 |
0 |
36 |
LEJWELEPUTSWA |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
2 |
7 |
12 |
19 |
16 |
23 |
0 |
80 |
|
MOTHEO |
0 |
0 |
1 |
2 |
9 |
3 |
13 |
32 |
29 |
28 |
0 |
117 |
|
THABO MOFUTSANYANA |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
7 |
17 |
19 |
60 |
64 |
53 |
0 |
220 |
|
XHARIEP |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
3 |
8 |
8 |
14 |
0 |
34 |
|
Total |
1 |
0 |
1 |
3 |
19 |
31 |
50 |
124 |
120 |
138 |
0 |
487 |
|
GT |
EKURHULENI NORTH |
0 |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
29 |
54 |
111 |
104 |
82 |
0 |
386 |
EKURHULENI SOUTH |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
2 |
29 |
44 |
90 |
110 |
112 |
0 |
388 |
|
GAUTENG EAST |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
5 |
27 |
55 |
154 |
160 |
113 |
0 |
515 |
|
GAUTENG NORTH |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
2 |
9 |
26 |
28 |
29 |
0 |
95 |
|
GAUTENG WEST |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
7 |
14 |
29 |
100 |
114 |
110 |
0 |
376 |
|
JOHANNESBURG CENTRAL |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
20 |
31 |
95 |
100 |
61 |
0 |
308 |
|
JOHANNESBURG EAST |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
7 |
10 |
48 |
48 |
56 |
0 |
170 |
|
JOHANNESBURG NORTH |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
7 |
31 |
82 |
100 |
82 |
0 |
305 |
|
JOHANNESBURG SOUTH |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
11 |
24 |
95 |
103 |
60 |
0 |
296 |
|
JOHANNESBURG WEST |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
8 |
21 |
47 |
34 |
55 |
0 |
166 |
|
SEDIBENG EAST |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
9 |
30 |
23 |
24 |
0 |
91 |
|
SEDIBENG WEST |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
13 |
34 |
75 |
90 |
97 |
0 |
309 |
|
TSHWANE NORTH |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
12 |
32 |
99 |
97 |
59 |
0 |
301 |
|
TSHWANE SOUTH |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
21 |
54 |
86 |
123 |
94 |
0 |
380 |
|
TSHWANE WEST |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
2 |
8 |
49 |
122 |
102 |
76 |
0 |
360 |
|
Total |
0 |
0 |
1 |
7 |
31 |
213 |
486 |
1 260 |
1 336 |
1 110 |
0 |
4 446 |
|
KZN |
AMAJUBA |
3 |
3 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
6 |
19 |
44 |
34 |
36 |
0 |
146 |
HARRY GWALA |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
4 |
4 |
7 |
0 |
16 |
|
ILEMBE |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
2 |
5 |
0 |
8 |
|
PINETOWN |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
8 |
12 |
43 |
34 |
40 |
0 |
138 |
|
UGU |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
3 |
9 |
14 |
11 |
0 |
38 |
|
UMGUNGUNDLOVU |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
6 |
8 |
12 |
11 |
0 |
40 |
|
UMKHANYAKUDE |
16 |
14 |
22 |
18 |
20 |
4 |
8 |
20 |
25 |
24 |
0 |
171 |
|
UMLAZI |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
6 |
12 |
28 |
52 |
62 |
97 |
260 |
|
UMZINYATHI |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
UTHUKELA |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
0 |
1 |
|
1 |
3 |
0 |
5 |
|
UTHUNGULU |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
|
ZULULAND |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
0 |
2 |
0 |
4 |
|
Total |
19 |
17 |
22 |
19 |
24 |
29 |
63 |
158 |
178 |
201 |
97 |
827 |
|
LP |
LEBOWAKGOMO |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
7 |
7 |
18 |
0 |
33 |
MOGALAKWENA |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
2 |
0 |
4 |
|
MOPANI |
0 |
0 |
0 |
4 |
0 |
8 |
31 |
54 |
53 |
46 |
0 |
196 |
|
POLOKWANE |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
6 |
27 |
25 |
25 |
0 |
86 |
|
RIBA CROSS |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
4 |
1 |
0 |
8 |
0 |
13 |
|
SEKHUKHUNE |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
9 |
8 |
7 |
0 |
27 |
|
TSHIPISE-SAGOLE |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
1 |
3 |
3 |
7 |
0 |
14 |
|
TZANEEN |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
4 |
4 |
9 |
10 |
8 |
0 |
35 |
|
VHEMBE |
0 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 |
19 |
46 |
110 |
92 |
77 |
0 |
354 |
|
WATERBERG |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
6 |
20 |
25 |
14 |
0 |
66 |
|
Total |
0 |
0 |
0 |
9 |
5 |
35 |
103 |
241 |
223 |
212 |
0 |
828 |
|
NW |
DITSOBOTLA |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
1 |
2 |
0 |
5 |
GREATER DELAREYVILLE |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
3 |
21 |
43 |
19 |
11 |
0 |
99 |
|
GREATER TAUNG |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
8 |
12 |
24 |
17 |
11 |
0 |
72 |
|
KAGISANO MOLOPO |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
6 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
8 |
|
MADIBENG |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
4 |
|
MAHIKENG |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
10 |
19 |
0 |
34 |
|
MAQUASSI HILLS |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
MATLOSANA |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
15 |
13 |
9 |
0 |
40 |
|
MORETELE |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
7 |
|
MOSES KOTANE EAST |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
0 |
3 |
|
MOSES KOTANE WEST |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
|
RAMOTSHERE MOILOA |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
7 |
6 |
10 |
0 |
25 |
|
REKOPANTSWE |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
6 |
8 |
6 |
0 |
20 |
|
RUSTENBURG |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
6 |
1 |
11 |
3 |
0 |
24 |
|
TALEDI |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
0 |
1 |
3 |
0 |
7 |
|
TLOKWE |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
4 |
1 |
0 |
2 |
0 |
8 |
|
Total |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
17 |
56 |
109 |
91 |
80 |
0 |
359 |
|
WC |
CAPE WINELANDS |
0 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
13 |
22 |
53 |
73 |
95 |
121 |
0 |
380 |
EDEN AND CENTRAL KAROO |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
11 |
12 |
39 |
76 |
77 |
90 |
0 |
306 |
|
METRO CENTRAL |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
10 |
35 |
67 |
89 |
94 |
0 |
297 |
|
METRO EAST |
0 |
0 |
1 |
|
5 |
43 |
64 |
114 |
116 |
116 |
0 |
459 |
|
METRO NORTH |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
2 |
40 |
52 |
71 |
88 |
100 |
0 |
355 |
|
METRO SOUTH |
0 |
0 |
1 |
|
5 |
24 |
59 |
64 |
78 |
90 |
0 |
321 |
|
OVERBERG |
0 |
1 |
2 |
5 |
5 |
25 |
30 |
31 |
27 |
17 |
0 |
143 |
|
WEST COAST |
0 |
0 |
1 |
3 |
6 |
11 |
37 |
30 |
42 |
38 |
0 |
168 |
|
Total |
0 |
1 |
5 |
15 |
48 |
187 |
369 |
526 |
612 |
666 |
0 |
2 429 |
|
NC |
FRANCES BAARD |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
2 |
2 |
3 |
3 |
0 |
11 |
JOHN TAOLO GAETSEWE |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
2 |
0 |
10 |
|
NAMAKWA |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
4 |
|
SIYANDA |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
6 |
28 |
12 |
12 |
0 |
60 |
|
SPRINGBOK |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
4 |
|
Z.F.MGCAWU |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
18 |
15 |
19 |
13 |
0 |
68 |
|
Total |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
6 |
27 |
50 |
40 |
31 |
0 |
157 |
|
Total |
20 |
19 |
29 |
54 |
136 |
523 |
1 164 |
2 488 |
2 632 |
2 475 |
97 |
9 639 |
Source 1: 2014 Annual School Survey
Note 1: 2016 data for Mpumalanga are not yet available.
Note 2: The ASS question on learner pregnancy asks the school principal for: “the number of learners (That they are aware of) who got pregnant the previous academic year”.
Note 3: The data, as received from the provinces, are preliminary and must be treated with caution, since it has not been published in this format.
Note 4: The ASS data for Gauteng included in 2016 – is different from data provided by Gauteng – a difference of 98. The DBE is awaiting verified data from Gauteng.
19 June 2017 - NW1129
Dreyer, Ms AM to ask the Minister of Basic Education
Whether, with reference to her reply to question 219 on 6 March 2017, the requested information has been received from the Council for Quality Assurance in General and Further Education and Training (Umalusi); if not, (a) why not and (b) by what date is the information expected; if so, by what date will she communicate it?
Reply:
The 2016 National Senior Certificate (NSC) External Moderator Reports for the above listed subject found that the subject question papers covered the scope and depth of the examinable content, examined the appropriate levels of cognition and difficulty outlined in the assessment syllabus and examination guideline of the examination assessment body. See external moderator’s reports in the accompanying USB flash drive.
19 June 2017 - NW1453
Hadebe, Mr TZ to ask the Minister of Social Development
What is the annual cost of implementing the means test for old age pensions?
Reply:
SASSA has not conducted a formal study into the cost of applying the means test. However, research conducted by the Economic Research Policy Institute (EPRI) in 2011, when working with UNICEF on a paper regarding the Universalisation of the Child Support Grant, noted “The means test does impose administrative and time costs on SASSA employees and beneficiaries, but more significant costs occur during the monitoring of the grant.” The same will hold true for the older persons grant.
In an internal exercise conducted by SASSA in 2013, the direct average cost of completing an application for a social grant (excluding the disability related costs, where the direct costs are much higher, as the cost of the medical assessment must be factored in) was R89,73. This is largely driven by the amount of time it takes to complete an application, and does not factor in costs incurred by the beneficiary. This amount will require review, given the increase in staff costs since this time.
Based on trends over the past financial years, an average of approximately 200 000 new applications for grants for older persons are processed. If a unit cost of R89,73 per application is taken into account, then the cost for administering these applications is R17 946 000. While this total cost cannot be attributed to the cost of administering the means test, it does contribute a large portion of the costs.
19 June 2017 - NW1488
Lotriet, Prof A to ask the Minister of Health
Whether (a) his department and (b) each entity reporting to him procured any services from and/or made any payments to (i) a certain company (name furnished) 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 payments?
Reply:
No, neither the Department nor entities reporting to it procured services and/or made payments to the company in question.
END.
19 June 2017 - NW1745
Mackenzie, Mr C to ask the Minister of Women in the Presidency
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:
Not applicable.
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19 June 2017 - NW1128
Dreyer, Ms AM to ask the Minister of Basic Education
Whether, with reference to her reply to question 218 on 6 March 2017, the requested information has been received from the Council for Quality Assurance in General and Further Education and Training (Umalusi); if not, (a) why not and (b) by what date is the information expected; if so, by what date will she communicate it?
Reply:
The 2016 National Senior Certificate (NSC) External Moderator Reports for the above listed subject found that the subject question papers covered the scope and depth of the examinable content, examined the appropriate levels of cognition and difficulty outlined in the assessment syllabus and examination guideline of the examination assessment body. See external moderator’s reports in the accompanying USB flash drive.
19 June 2017 - NW1539
Kohler-Barnard, Ms D to ask the Minister of Public Works
(1)How many permanent employees of each municipality were found to have been recipients of Extended Public Works Programme jobs while in the employ of the specified municipalities (a) in the (i) 2014-15, (ii) 2015-16 and (iii) 2016-17 financial years and (b) since 1 April 2017; (2) have any of the specified employees (a) been (i) suspended, (ii) arrested and (iii) dismissed or (b) faced any other form of sanction as a result; if not, in each case, why not; if so, what are the relevant details in each case?
Reply:
The information required involves a lot of stakeholders whom we are still engaging. Therefore in order for us to provided accurate information we will need more clarity from them. A comprehensive reply will follow soon.
15 June 2017 - NW677
Malatsi, Mr MS to ask the Minister of Human Settlements
What was the total amount in rand spent by the (a) Estate Agency Affairs Board, (b) Social Housing Regulatory Authority, (c) National Housing Builders Registration Council, (d) Housing Development Agency, (e) National Urban Reconstruction and Housing Agency, (f) Rural Housing Loan Fund, (g) Community Schemes Ombud Service and (h) her department on gifts, donations and sponsorships, including the (i) full names of the beneficiaries and (ii) reasons in each of the past three financial years?
Reply:
Honourable member, from the onset I wish to bring to your attention the document titled, “Guide to Parliamentary Questions in the National Assembly”, which prohibits Members of Parliament, including the Executive, from divulging names of persons, bodies when asking or responding to parliamentary questions. This document states the following:
“Questions are to be framed as concisely as possible. All unnecessary adjectives, references and quotations are omitted. Names of persons, bodies and, for example, newspapers are only used in questions if the facts surrounding the case have been proven. As the mere mention of such names could be construed as publicity for or against them, it should be clear that this practice is highly undesirable. If a question will be unintelligible without mentioning such names, the Departments concerned are notified of the name (-s) and this phrase is used: ".......a certain person (name furnished)”
Accordingly, in the reply below, I will not provide names of persons or bodies for whom gifts were bought or donations/sponsorship given to.
Further, in the reply provided below we include purchases of flowers for staff members who are hospitalised and their bereaved families, which does not necessarily qualify to be regarded as gifts. The Department also purchases gifts when the Minister meets with foreign delegations or her counterparts.
DEPARTMENT AND ITS ENTITIES |
2013/2014 |
2014/2015 |
2015/2016 |
Estate Agency Affairs Board |
None |
None |
None |
Social Housing Regulatory Authority |
R 25 000.00 |
None |
R61,306.00 |
National Home Builders Registration Council |
R506 033.50 |
R234 582.00 |
R195 000.00 |
Housing Development Agency |
R25,405.00 |
R26,039.00 |
R41,532.00 |
National Urban Reconstruction and Housing Agency |
R31,489.07 |
R89,926.14 |
R12,056.00 |
Rural Housing Loan Fund |
R87,500 |
R34,999.50 |
R181,642.10 |
Community Schemes Ombud Service |
None |
None |
None |
Department of Human Settlements |
R 10 241 089.23 |
R 497 076.69 |
R 452 18.89.89 |
15 June 2017 - NW1440
Mackenzie, Mr C to ask the Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services
Whether his department has audited the use of funds given to certain municipalities from his department’s 2015-16 budget to implement free wifi hotspots; if not, why not; if so, what (a) reports have been submitted by each municipality indicating effective implementation and service delivered from this allocation and (b) are the further relevant details in this regard?
Reply:
I have been advised by the department as follows:
(a) During the implementation of WiFi networks by the Metros, Project offices from Metros provided the Department with weekly and Monthly progress reports. Subsequently the Department conducted physical site audits and verification on a sample of connected Wi-Fi sites as part of network performance monitoring. Around 150 live sites were audited in Tshwane, Ekurhuleni, Nelson Mandela Bay and Cape Town.
(b) City of Johannesburg and Mangaung have connected some sites but have not completed their WiFi roll out programs. The Department is constantly engaging with these Metros to ensure that all sites are connected as per the agreed plans. The process to appoint WiFi service providers for both Metros is underway.
15 June 2017 - NW1443
Groenewald, Mr HB to ask the Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services
What (a) is the budget allocated to the process of researching and writing all envisaged new legislation and amendments to existing legislation pertaining to the (i) Postal Services Amendment Bill, (ii) South African Post Office SOC Ltd Amendment Bill and (iii) Ikamva National e-Skills Institute (iNeSI) Bill, (b) proportion of the projected expenditure will be spent on (aa) departmental resources and (bb) external resources, such as specialist consultants and (c) is the timeline drawn up to complete the drafting and submission to Cabinet of each piece of legislation?
Reply:
I have been advised by the department as follows:
(a) There is no budget allocation for researching, writing and conducting socio economic impact assessments or public hearings, since such processes will be conducted internally with the assistance of the Department of Performance Monitoring and Evaluation and Office of the Chief State Law Advisor.
(b) The only estimated expenditure is for the publication of each Bill in the Gazette amounting R150, 000. 00.
(c) In line with the approved Annual Performance Plan, the Department will submit the draft Bills to Cabinet for approval and for public consultation in third quarter of the 2017/18 financial year.
15 June 2017 - NW1441
Mackenzie, Mr C to ask the Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services
(1) Why has the implementation of the Rapid Deployment Guidelines, inserted into the National Integrated ICT Policy White Paper, been delayed until after March 2019; (2) has a study been conducted by her department to determine (a) the impact of this delay on broadband rollout across government jurisdictions and (b) the knock-on effect of the delay on the cost to communicate and in rolling out South Africa Connect; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details in each case?
Reply:
I have been advised by the department as follows:
1. When the Electronic Communications Act was amended in 2014 it replaced the requirement to develop Rapid Deployment Guidelines with the requirement to develop a National Rapid Deployment Policy. As a result of this amendment, the National Rapid Deployment Policy was included in the National Integrated ICT Policy White Paper. The rationale for the replacement of the guidelines with a policy is that a large proportion of the key stakeholders that are affected by the Rapid Deployment Policy are not subject to the provisions of the Electronic Communications Act (ECA), and, consequently, their behaviour cannot be regulated through the ECA.
2.(a)-(b) The Department has not carried out any study to determine the impact of a delay in implementing the Rapid Deployment Policy as there is no delay as yet in the implementation.