Questions and Replies
31 July 2017 - NW1610
Mashabela, Ms N to ask the Minister of Rural Development and Land Reform
What amount of land has been transferred to black people between 1994 and 2016 through (a) Land Restitution, (b) Proactive Land Acquisition Strategy (c) Land Redistribution for Agricultural Development (d) Settlement and (e) Land Acquisition Grant?
Reply:
a) 2 033 199 hectares.
b) 1 979 966 hectares.
c) 1 160 065 hectares.
(d),(e) 698 226 hectares. It is assumed that the honourable member is referring to the Settlement Land Acquisition Grant (SLAG).
31 July 2017 - NW1066
Mbabama, Ms TM to ask the Minister of Rural Development and Land Reform
What is the total number of trusts that are administered by (i) traditional councils and (ii) communal property associations that have been registered with his department in each (aa) province and (bb) district, and (b) what are their names?
Reply:
(i) The Department does not have records on information relating to Trusts. Such information can be obtained from the Master of High Court.
(ii) The Department has registered 1513 CPAs to date.
(aa),(bb),(b) Please refer to Annexure A for details of CPAs per province.
31 July 2017 - NW2035
Baker, Ms TE to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation
(a) What is the name of each (i) water user association and (ii) irrigation board in each province that owes her department money, (b) what is the total amount that each (i) association and (ii) board owe, (c) for how long has each payment been in arrears and (d) what are the (i) names and (ii) locations of each affected water board in each case?
Reply:
Refer to Annexure A for the age analysis of the Water User Association and Irrigation Board in each province that owe my Department money.
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31 July 2017 - NW1874
Mbatha, Mr MS to ask the Minister of Economic Development
Whether (a) his department and (b) each entity reporting to him appointed transaction advisors for tenders in the period 1 January 2012 to 31 December 2016; if so, (i) who were the transaction advisors that were appointed for the tenders, (ii) for which tenders were they appointed, (iii) what was the pricing for the tenders in question and (iv) what amount were the transaction advisors paid?
Reply:
The EDD, Competition Tribunal, ITAC and Competition Commission did not appoint any transaction advisors for any tenders in the period 01 January 2012 to 31 December 2016.
The IDC engages the services of transaction advisors in the execution of some of its strategic business related activities.
For the period 01 January 2012 to 31 December 2016, the following transaction advisors were appointed by the IDC:
No. |
(i) Name of Transaction Advisor |
(ii) Tender description |
(iii) Tender pricing |
(iv) Amount paid to date |
1 |
Nedbank Capital and Basis Points Capital (Pty) Ltd Joint Venture |
Financial Valuation of TargetCo |
R 750,000 |
R 750,000 |
2 |
PriceWaterhouseCoopers Incorporated |
Transaction Advisory Services for the Masorini Steel Project |
R 3,506,800 |
R 3,049,919 |
3 |
PSG Capital (Pty) Ltd |
Transaction Advisor for the UCW Transaction |
R 2,351,114 |
R 2,351,114 |
4 |
Sasfin Bank Ltd |
Independent financial valuation of United Carriage Wagons |
R 200,000 |
R 200,000 |
5 |
Ernst & Young Advisory Services (Pty) |
Transaction advisor on the Corporatisation of Scaw |
R 17,256,155 |
R 13,520,721 |
6 |
Rothschild (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd and Identity Capital Partners (Pty) Ltd Joint Venture |
Transaction advisory services to the IDC to identify strategic equity partners to its subsidiary, Scaw |
R 17,500,000 |
R 7,579,905 |
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31 July 2017 - NW1607
Mkhaliphi, Ms HO to ask the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation
What is the position of her department on the current genocide carried out on the people of West Papua by the Indonesian government
Reply:
The South African Government was not aware of any genocide on Indonesian territory. The Department of International Relations and Cooperation will continue to monitor developments in this regard. The issue was not on the agenda of the 34th Session of the Human Rights Council in March 2017.
31 July 2017 - NW1733
Kruger, Mr HC to ask the Minister of Public Works
Whether any staff of (a) his department and (b) each entity reporting to him were awarded any contracts or agreements to conduct business with any state entity in the (i) 2014-15, (ii) 2015-16 and (iii) 2016-17 financial years; if so, what are the (aa)(aaa) names and (bbb) professional designations of the staff members and (bb)(aaa) details of the contract(s) and/or agreement(s) awarded and (bbb) amounts in each case?
Reply:
(a) Department of Public Works
(i) Yes, one case
(ii) and (iii) No.
(aa) (aaa) Mr Xolisa Yakobi
(bbb) Project Manager
(bb) (aaa)
The company TP Construction tendered for a contract for the refurbishment of existing houses into office accommodation for the South African Police Service (SAPS) in Mqanduli, Eastern Cape Province. An investigation conducted revealed that Mr X Yakobi, a Project Manager of the Department of Public Works, was still registered on the Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) records as a member of TP Construction. The official was subsequently subjected to disciplinary action and was dismissed from the Department of Public Works.
(bbb) R7, 738, 258.00
(b) No, i.e. in respect of the four Public Entities that report to the Department of Public Works, namely the Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB), the Independent Trust (IDT), the Council for the Built Environment (CBE) and Agrëment South Africa (ASA).
(i), (ii) and (iii) and (aa) (aaa) and (bbb) and (bb) (aaa) and (bbb) Fall away.
31 July 2017 - NW1717
James, Ms LV to ask the Minister of Economic Development
Whether any staff of (a) his department and (b) each entity reporting to him were awarded any contracts or agreements to conduct business with any state entity in the (i) 2014-15, (ii) 2015-16 and (iii) 2016-17 financial years; if so, what are the (aa)(aaa) names and (bbb) professional designations of the staff members and (bb)(aaa) details of the contract(s) and/or agreement(s) awarded and (bbb) amounts in each case?
Reply:
a) I am advised that the management of the Department (EDD); the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC); International Trade Administration Commission (ITAC) and Competition Tribunal are not aware of any contracts that were awarded to staff members in the above mentioned financial years, and to the best of their knowledge, no contracts were awarded to staff members.
b) Mr Nkhumeleni, a Case Administrator at the Competition Commission, provided stationery to the Department of Forestry and fisheries in the 2016/17 financial. The amount involved amounted to R41 000.
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31 July 2017 - NW1872
Thembekwayo, Dr S to ask the Minister of Health
Whether he is aware that, since the psychiatric ward of Tshilidzini Hospital was burnt down in 2010, psychiatric patients are being admitted to the medical surgical ward, as they do not have a dedicated ward; if so, what steps has his department taken in this regard?
Reply:
Since the psychiatric unit at Tshilidzini Hospital was burnt down and declared uninhabitable by the architects, mental health services at this hospital have been scaled down to provide only emergency admissions and 72 hour assessment of involuntary mental health care users. Designated cubicles in the medical ward (eight male and four female beds) are utilized for this purpose. Following the 72 hour assessment process, where further inpatient care treatment and rehabilitation is required, patients are transferred to hospitals that have functional mental health units such as Donald Fraser, Siloam, and Malamulela Hospitals.
The re-development of the entire Tshilidzini Hospital is in the planning phase and provides for the construction of a full psychiatric unit.
END.
31 July 2017 - NW1968
Atkinson, Mr P to ask the Minister of Economic Development
What role does a certain person (name and details furnished) play as a South African representative of Startup Nations, a programme run by the Global Entrepreneurship Network and (b) how is this reflected in the programmes and policies of (i) the Industrial Development Corporation and (ii) his department?
Reply:
I am advised by the IDC that Start-Up Nations South Africa is a platform for the IDC to assist in establishing and developing a conducive environment for entrepreneurs and the promotion of entrepreneurship in South Africa, particularly in support of increasing youth enterprise applications. The IDC is a founding member of the programme. The IDC has motivated its participation in this programme as providing support to develop the IDC’s bankable pipeline of businesses to be supported and financed with regards to youth, women, Black Industrialists, B-BBEE, localization, rural development and township economy projects amongst others. Ms Mmodi Rambau-Nesengani is the appointed IDC representative to the Start-Up Nations SA programme.
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31 July 2017 - NW1986
Hoosen, Mr MH to ask the Mr M H Hoosen (DA) asked the Minister of Public Works
Why does his department rent the building that houses the Mbombela Home Affairs offices situated between Brander Street and Henshall Street in Nelspruit from a private land owner?
Reply:
The Department is leasing the building situated between Brander and Henshall Street in Mbombela on behalf of Department of Home Affairs. The building is required and the space was procured in line with the needs of the Department of Home Affairs. The leased building was procured as there was no owned property suitable and available to meet the needs of the Department of Home Affairs. It must be noted that the Department of Public Works has plans to develop a precinct in Nelspruit, which will meet the requirements of User Departments.
31 July 2017 - NW1809
Thembekwayo, Dr S to ask the Minister of Health
(1)Which entities reporting to him (a) have a board in place and (b) do not have a board in place, (i) of those that have a board, (aa) when was each individual board member appointed and (bb) when is the term for each board lapsing and (ii) how many (aa) board members are there in each board and (bb) of those board members of each entity are female; (2) with reference to entities that do not have boards in place, (a) who is responsible for appointing the board and (b) when will a board be appointed?
Reply:
(1) (a) The following entities reporting to the Minister of Health have a board in place, namely;South African Medical Research Council (MRC), Office of Health Standards Compliance (OHSC),Council for Medical Schemes (CMS) and National Health Laboratory Service (NHLS);
(b) The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority does not have a board in place. The entity is newly established and the enabling legislation in this regard was proclaimed effective 01 June 2017.
(i)
Entity |
Board Members |
Date of Appointment |
Expiry of term of office |
South African Medical Research Council |
Prof Mike Sathekge |
1 November 2016 |
31 October 2019 |
Prof Quarraisha Karim |
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Dr Rachel Chikwamba |
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Prof Mark Cotton |
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Ms Nafeesa Kadwa |
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Dr Zilungile Kwitshana |
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Prof Johnny Mahlangu |
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Prof William Rae |
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Prof Brandon Shaw |
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Prof Linda Skaal |
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Prof Tholene Sodi |
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Prof Sithembiso Velaphi |
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Dr Patricia Hanekom |
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Prof Lindiwe Zungu |
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Prof Elizabeth Bukubisi |
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Office of Health Standards Compliance |
Prof Lizo Mazwai |
1 January 2017 |
31 December 2019 |
Dr Ethelwynn Stellenburg |
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Prof Stuart Whittaker |
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Mr Abdul Kariem Hoosain |
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Ms Audrey Montshiwa |
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Mr Bada Pharasi |
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Dr Bandile Masuku |
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Ms Sheila Barsel |
29 May 2017 |
31 December 2019 |
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Ms Keitumetse Mahlangu |
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Council for Medical Schemes |
Prof Yosuf Veriava |
14 November 2014 |
30 November 2017 |
Dr Loyiso Mpuntsha |
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Ms Lunah Nevhutalu |
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Prof Bonke Clayton Dumisa |
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Prof Sadhasivan Perumal |
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Ms Maboye Mosidi |
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Mr Johan Van der Walt |
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Mr Matlodi Steven Mabela |
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Adv Harshila Khoosal Kooverjie |
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Dr AquinaThulare |
14 February 2017 |
30 November 2017 |
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National Health Laboratory Service |
Prof Eric Buch |
29 November 2016 |
29 April 2018 |
Dr SibongileZungu |
20 April 2017 |
30 April 2018 |
|
Prof Barry Schoub |
20 April 2017 |
29 April 2018 |
|
Prof Lawrence Obi |
20 April 2017 |
19 April 2020 |
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Ms SphiweMayinga |
20 April 2017 |
19April 2020 |
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Dr GerhardGoosen |
1 November 2015 |
31 October 2018 |
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Mr MichaelManning |
30 April 2015 |
29 April 2018 |
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Dr BalekileMzangwa |
18 November 2016 |
17 November 2019 |
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Mr Stanley Harvey |
1 February 2015 |
31 January 2018 |
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Ms NtombikayiseMapukata |
1 February 2015 |
31 January 2018 |
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Prof Haroon Salojee |
1 September 2015 |
31 August 2018 |
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Prof Mary Ross |
1 September 2015 |
31 August 2018 |
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Prof Willem Sturm |
1 September 2015 |
31 August 2018 |
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Ms NelisiweMkhize |
1 September 2015 |
31 August 2018 |
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Mr Andre Venter |
2 January 2015 |
1 January 2018 |
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Dr Patrick Moonasar |
1 February 2015 |
31 January 2018 |
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Dr Timothy Tucker |
1 January 2016 |
31 December 2019 |
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MrLungaNtshinga |
1 January 2016 |
31 December 2019 |
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Mr Ben Durham |
1 November 2014 |
31 October 2017 |
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Ms ZwelibanziMavuso |
21 December 2016 |
20 December 2020 |
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Mr Michael Shingange |
1 February 2015 |
31 January 2018 |
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Prof ShabirMadhi |
10 April 2017 |
Acting CEO |
(ii)
Entity |
Total number in each board |
Total number of females in eachboard |
SAMRC |
15 |
9 |
OHSC |
9 |
4 |
CMS |
10 |
5 |
NHLS |
22 |
5 |
(2) (a) The Board of the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority is appointed by the Minister of Health and (b) will be appointed not later than October 2017.
END.
31 July 2017 - NW1725
Kalyan, Ms SV to ask the MINISTER OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS AND COOPERATION
Whether any staff of (a) her department and (b) each entity reporting to her were awarded any contracts or agreements to conduct business with any state entity in the (i) 2014-15 (ii) 2015-16 and (iii) 2016-17 financial years; if so, what are the (aa)(aaa) names and (bbb) professional designations of the staff members and (bb)(aaa) details of the contract(s) and/or agreement(s) awarded and (bbb) amounts in each case?
Reply:
(a)(b) Yes, the Department received a list of names of officials conducting business with organs of state from the Department of Public Service and Administration. The Department is currently conducting an investigation whether the officials have disclosed their interests and whether they have resigned as a directors of the companies or ceased conducting business with the organ of state.
(aa)(aaa)Name |
(bbb)Designation |
CJ Smidt |
Ambassador |
CS Machaba |
Clerk |
ME Kobe |
Administration Officer |
FS Magubane |
Ambassador |
SG Ntanzi |
Foreign Service Officer |
TM Mogorosi |
ICT 1st Secretary |
SE Mcinziba |
Assistant-Director |
LS Ngonyama |
Ambassador |
BA Mfengwana |
Assistant-Director |
MB Dombo |
Assistant-Director |
L Mancoba |
Foreign Service Officer |
(bb) (aaa) and (bbb) The investigation is ongoing and further details are not available- will be made available as we progress following legal prescripts.
31 July 2017 - NW1585
Carter, Ms D to ask the Minister of Health
(1)Whether his department has been informed that the state-of-the-art emergency unit is still unfinished, not fully operational and resulting in the death of patients (details furnished); if so, (2) (a) what (i) steps are being undertaken by the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health to remedy this crisis and (ii) are the timeframes and (b) what steps are his department taking to monitor and/or remedy this crisis?
Reply:
(1) The upgrading of the existing Edendale Accident & Emergency (A &E) is being done in phases in order to avoid the disruption of services:
- Phase 1: Resuscitation Area, SOPD & MOPD have been successfully commissioned and are fully operational.
- Phase 2: Construction is still underway for the rest of the OPD Area & Radiology Section, and it is projected for completion in this current 2017/18 Financial Year.
NB: It must be noted that no deaths of patients have o0ccured as a result of this on-going upgrading of the A&E, and in the event where the need arises, the Department continues make the necessary arrangements where patients are referred to other convenient and alternative facilities of care.
(2) (a) (i) The Department has put measures in place such as the utilisation of both the Provicnial and National Period Contracts/ Tender in order to fast –track the procurement of the outstanding medical equipment.
It is to be noted that the CT Scanner at Edendale is fully functional.
(ii) The commissioning of the A& E is projected for completion within the current 2017/18 Financial Year as per response 1 above.
(b) Steps by the Department -
- The Procurement of the Essential Equipment has been accommodated in the current 2017/18 Financial Year and a monitoring system has been put in place where progress is reported on a weekly basis.
- The Department has a Procurement Plan, Procurement Schedule and an Oversight Committee that oversees the procurement process.
- The Committee meets every month to track the progress of the Procurement Process.
- The Department of is in the process of engaging Service Providers for Service Level Agreements on Periodic Contracts to expedite maintenance/repairs to medical equipment.
END.
31 July 2017 - NW1768
Mokgalapa, Mr S to ask the Minister of Public Works
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:
(a) (i) The Minister does use security services for himself at the State owned house in Pretoria and in Cape Town, and when in transit that is paid for by the State
(ii) The Minister’s immediate family members use security services at the State owned house in Pretoria and in Cape Town that is paid for by the State.
(iii) None of the Minister’s staff members use security services that is paid for by the State
(b) (i) The Deputy Minister use security services for himself at the State owned house, and when in transit that is paid for by the State.
(ii) The Deputy Minister’s immediate family members use security services at the State owned house in Pretoria that is paid for by the State.
(iii) None of the Deputy Minister’s staff members use security services that is paid for by the State
(a)(b) (i) (ii) (aa) They are provided for by the South African Police Services in terms of SAPS policy.
(a) (b) (i) (ii) (bb) South African Police Services budget.
(a) (b) (i) (ii) (cc) The details can be obtained from SAPS
(c) None of the heads of entities reporting to the Department of Public Works made use of security services paid for by the State
(i) (aa), (bb), (cc): Not applicable
(ii) (aa), (bb), (cc): Not applicable
(iii) (aa), (bb), (cc): Not applicable
31 July 2017 - NW1829
Paulsen, Mr N M to ask the Minister of Health
What efforts are being made to ensure the registration and distribution of the medical abortion drug mifepristone in South Africa?
Reply:
Mifepristone is currently available to the provinces as a buyout product. The medicine will be available on tender after the currently published tender is awarded.
END.
31 July 2017 - NW1752
Marais, Mr S to ask the Minister of Economic Development
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:
(a) & (b) Security Services for the Minister and Deputy Minister is provided by SAPS VIP Protection. These services comply with the provisions in the Ministerial Handbook.
(c) The Industrial Development Corporation (IDC); the Competition Tribunal and the International Trade and Administration Commission (ITAC) do not make use of any security services paid by the state for heads of the entities, their immediate family members or any staff members.
Three staff members of the Competition Commission are being provided with security services paid for by the Competition Commission.
As part of its risk Management processes, the Commission approached law enforcement agencies to conduct a risk assessment in a number of areas including the three Executive Managers. The Commission is still awaiting responses from the agencies that were approached.
In June 2017, the Commission decided to place the three Executives under private security protection as an interim precautionary measure whilst waiting for response from the law enforcement agencies, and also as a response to various incidents which included armed robbery resulting in the loss of Competition Commission devices and other important valuable, incidents of threats and stalking directed at one staff member.
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31 July 2017 - NW1568
Purdon, Mr RK to ask the Minister of Environmental Affairs
With reference to compliance and enforcement of the Integrated Coastal Management Act, Act 24 of 2008, what are the details of the plans put in place by her department with regard to (a) launch site licencing, monitoring and compliance, (b) encroachments into the Admiralty Reserves, (c) beach driving, (d) International Coastal Clean-up and (e) the coastal resource monitoring?
Reply:
(a)
Launch site licencing, monitoring and compliance
The Department of Environmental Affairs (DEA) had on 27 June 2014 promulgated regulations under section 83 of the National environmental Management: Integrated Coastal Management Act, 2008
(Act No. 24 of 2008) for the management of the Public Launch Sites (PLS) in the Coastal Zone. These regulations empower the Members of the Executive Committees (MECs) to list public launch sites where a vessel may be launched and identify management bodies to manage such public launch sites.
(b)
Encroachments into the Admiralty Reserves
The Department of Public Works is responsible for the management of leases for any infrastructure or development within admiralty reserves. Any structure or infrastructure built within or encroaching onto the admiralty reserve without a lease or approval by the Department of Public Works is deemed illegal and therefore the necessary compliance and enforcement mechanism will come into effect. The Department of Environmental Affairs and the Department of Public Works have, through bilateral engagements and cooperative governance, established channels of communication whereby the Department of Public Works keeps the Department of Environmental Affairs informed of emerging issues relating to encroachment, through its representatives at Working Group 8 and the Geospatial Planning Sub-Committee.
(c)
Beach driving
The regulations on Control of Use of Vehicles in the coastal area list officials that are authorised to enforce these regulations as: all Environmental Management Inspectors, Fishery Control Officers, South African Police Services Officers and any official appointed/designated as a Peace Officer. This therefore allows all officials from municipalities, provinces and national departments based on their appointment status to enforce Off-Road Vehicle (ORV) regulations. Whilst this department issues permits for driving in coastal areas to those who qualify as per regulation 3 (permissible use), signboards prohibiting illegal beach driving were procured and distributed to all four coastal provinces for erection. To ensure compliance to these regulations and permit conditions as per issued permits, joint compliance and enforcement operations under Operation Phakisa focussing on illegal beach driving are planned and executed.
(d)
International Coastal Clean-up
The Integrated Coastal Management Act (ICMA), 2008 (Act No. 24 of 2008) does not require monitoring and enforcement of the international coastal clean-up. This is a voluntary event celebrated annually throughout the world in September. South Africa (government, private businesses, civil society and the non-governmental organisations celebrate this day by engaging in raising awareness of our coastal environment and embarking on clean-up operations. The Department of Environmental Affairs has been celebrating this event for 15 years and has, most recently, hosted and participated in several successful clean-up events that involved school learners and communities in Knysna, Port Elizabeth, Saldanha Bay, East London, Durban and Port St Johns.
(e)
Coastal resource monitoring
Through Operation Phakisa, the Department of Environmental Affairs is currently addressing the challenge of unknown water quality due to different analytical methods employed by the establishment of a National Water Quality Lab in the Eastern Cape, which will act as a reference lab to produce reliable data and information. Mobile laboratories are also to be established as these are important for remote areas as microbial samples require very short time-frames for analysis. This also provides opportunities for coastal municipalities and other government departments to send samples for analysis.
Furthermore, the department is also in the process of developing the National State of the Coast report and is currently in discussion with coastal provinces for the development of provincial and national indicators that will contribute to the national report.
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31 July 2017 - NW1257
Carter, Ms D to ask the Minister of Health
Whether, with reference to his reply to question 4 on 13 March 2017, in which it is stated that all hospitals inclusive of rural hospitals are equipped with the necessary functioning and lifesaving equipment in emergency sections, he can provide a signed inventory of every hospital in the country, specifying the total number of (a) blood gas machines, (b) partograms, (c) paediatric ventilators, (d) neonatal central lines, (e) hard trauma collars and (f) anaesthetic machines with a capnogram?
Reply:
Yes, a signed inventory for each hospital will be provided but this will take us a long time to compile. The Honourable Member will then have to be patient.
END.
31 July 2017 - NW1830
Moteka, Mr PG to ask the Minister of Health
What is the total number of abortions that were carried out in Government facilities in each province in the period 1 January 2014 to 31 December 2016?
Reply:
The following table reflects the details in this regard, as sourced from the Provincial Departments of Health
Table 1
PROVINCE |
NUMBER OF TERMINATIONS OF PREGNANCIES PERFORMED FOR YEAR |
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2014 |
2015 |
2016 |
|
Eastern Cape |
12 830 |
12 846 |
14 479 |
Free State |
5 896 |
6 022 |
5 767 |
Gauteng |
18 814 |
16 272 |
22 942 |
KwaZulu Natal |
9 785 |
11 359 |
14 395 |
Limpopo |
8 515 |
9 244 |
10 625 |
Mpumalanga |
2 501 |
1 851 |
2 744 |
North West |
8 274 |
7 131 |
5 951 |
Northern Cape |
1 725 |
1 505 |
1 366 |
Western Cape |
18 346 |
19 603 |
19 212 |
END.
31 July 2017 - NW1990
Xalisa, Mr Z R to ask the Minister of Environmental Affairs
What is the total number of illegal dumping sites in each province?
Reply:
There is a difference between illegal dumping sites and illegal/unlicensed landfill sites. Illegal dumping sites refer to sites in different provinces where illegal dumping of waste is taking place whilst illegal dumps or landfill sites refer to sites that are used for waste disposal without a permit or license issued by the Competent Authority (which is DEA for Hazardous waste and Provinces for general waste). It is important to note that this Department has formalised a number of illegal dump sites into licensed landfill sites. Currently, the existing illegal dump sites which has to be formalised through the licensing process are as follows:
KwaZulu-Natal 4 illegal dump sites
Free State 4 dump sites
Northern Cape 2 illegal dump sites
Eastern Cape 2 illegal dump sites
31 July 2017 - NW1828
Ketabahle, Ms V to ask the Minister of Health
What measures has he put in place to provide training and continuous professional development to (a) nurses, (b) midwives and (c) doctors who wish to be abortion service providers?
Reply:
(a) The Provincial Departments of Health plan and provide training to nurses to provide termination of pregnancy services;
(b) The Provincial Departments of Health plan and provide training to midwives to provide termination of pregnancy services;
(c) The Provincial Departments of Health plan and provide training to doctors to provide termination of pregnancy services
END.
31 July 2017 - NW1740
Lotriet, Prof A to ask the Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services
Whether any staff of (a) his department and (b) each entity reporting to him were awarded any contracts or agreements to conduct business with any state entity in the (i) 2014-15, (ii) 2015-16 and (iii) 2016-17 financial years; if so, what are the (aa)(aaa) names and (bbb) professional designations of the staff members and (bb)(aaa) details of the contract(s) and/or agreement(s) awarded and (bbb) amounts in each case?
Reply:
I have been advised by the Department and entities reporting to me as follows:-
The Public Service Regulations, 2016 (Gazette no. 40167) which prohibits public service employees from doing business with the state were gazetted on 29 July 2016. These regulations are applicable to public service employees and not employees of state-owned entities.
a) No staff in the Department of Telecommunications and Postal Services did business with the state.
b) The regulation is not applicable. However it is in the individual policies of the entities to regulate disclosure of conflict of interest and requirements for relevant authorisation.
APPROVED / NOT APPROVED
Dr SC Cwele, MP
Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services
Date:
31 July 2017 - NW2030
Jooste, Ms K to ask the Minister of Health
What is the current rate of fœtal alcohol syndrome cases?
Reply:
Studies have been done in areas of known or suspected high alcohol consumption by women. Studies in South Africa have found the following rates in these areas:
- Northern Cape
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- Upington 75/ per 1000 population
- Kimberley 64/ per 1000 population
- De Aar 119/ per 1000 population
- Western Cape
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- Saldanha Bay 67/ per 1000 population
- Witzenberg sub-district 96/ per 1000 population
- Aurora 100/ per 1000 population
- Wellington 89/ per 1000 population.
- Gauteng
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- Parts of Johannesburg 26/ per 1000 population
END.
31 July 2017 - NW2022
Masango, Ms B to ask the Minister of Health
(1)(a) In how many events of the Integrated Community Registration Outreach Programme did his department participate in the 2016-17 financial year, (b) on what date did each event take place and (c) in which (i) province, (ii) municipality and (iii) ward did each event take place; (2) whether his department incurred any costs to participate in the specified events; if so, what was the total amount incurred in respect of each event?
Reply:
The National Department of Health has not participated in any such programme. The Integrated Community Registration Programme (ICROP) is relevant to the Department of Social Development.
END.
31 July 2017 - NW1951
Cardo, Dr MJ to ask the Minister of Economic Development
In light of the fact that South Africa is now in a recession, what steps is his department taking to ensure that the country does not experience further consecutive quarters of negative economic growth?
Reply:
During the recent Economic Development Budget Vote, I set out the key steps that will be taken by the Department and agencies reporting to it, to address the economic challenges and to contribute to government’s overall response to the recession. These include specific steps on industrial funding, infrastructure investment, competition policy and social partnership spelt out in the Budget Vote speech, a copy of which is available at www.economic.gov.za. Additional announcements on key projects will be made as and when they are confirmed and implemented.
I wish to emphasise the importance of boosting confidence within communities and among investors, which require among others that issues of governance and integrity within state-owned companies and public institutions be fully and expeditiously addressed.
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31 July 2017 - NW1540
Hadebe, Mr TZ to ask the Minister of Environmental Affairs
(1)With regard to illegal land invasion in the green belt of the Magaliesberg in Tshwane, what (a) was the allocated budget for the Environmental Managements Inspectorate (EMI)-Green Scorpions unit in the (i) 2014-15, (ii) 2015-16, (iii) 2016-17 and (iv) 2017-18 financial years, and (b) amount of the allocated budget was spent in each of the specified financial years; (2) what is (a) the current vacancy rate in the EMI-Green Scorpions-unit in Gauteng and (b) the total number of vacant positions in the unit; (3) whether the inspection unit at OR Tambo International Airport is still operational; if not, why not; if so, what amount of own revenue was received from fines imposed by the unit in the (a) 2015-16 and (b) 2016-17 financial years?
Reply:
1. (a) The Environmental Management Inspectorate did not allocate any budget for the illegal land invasion in the green belt of the Magaliesberg in Tshwane for the (i) 2014-15, (ii) 2015-16, (ii) 2016-17 and (iv) 2017-18 financial years. The Environmental Management Inspectorate (EMIs) did not budget for the financial years stated above because they are not mandated to deal with any illegal land invasions. The mandate to deal with illegal land invasion in the green belt is vested in Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality.
(b) Given that no budget was allocated by the National Department of Environmental Affairs (DEA) for the illegal land invasion in the green belt of the Magaliesberg in Tshwane, no amount was spent in this regard.
2. (a) The current vacancy rate in the EMI-Green Scorpions unit in Gauteng is 12.68%.
(b) The total number of vacant positions in the unit is 9.
3. The national Department’s inspection unit at OR Tambo International Airport is still operational.
(a) 2015-16: In terms of a sentence handed down by the court as a consequence of a criminal investigation by DEA EMIs, a monetary penalty of R20 000.00 was paid by the accused. This amount was, on application by the prosecutor upon conviction, specifically paid into the account of the Department in the 2015-16 financial year. Environmental Management Inspectors do not, currently, issue fines themselves, but all non-compliances with biodiversity legislation detected at OR Tambo are investigated, and administrative or criminal action is taken against the transgressor, which may then lead to either a fine or another criminal sanction.
(b) 2016-17: No revenue was received from fines during this financial year.
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31 July 2017 - NW1950
Cardo, Dr MJ to ask the Minister of Economic Development
What are the full details of the 22 investment and infrastructure projects that he announced in the Debate on Vote 25 – Economic Development, Appropriation Bill, in the National Assembly on 25 May 2017, which his department will target and help to unblock?
Reply:
During the Economic Development Budget Vote, I noted the following:
“To address obstacles to investment projects, the Department will target 22 investment and infrastructure projects it will help to unblock.”
The target was derived from the Department’s Annual Performance Plan tabled in parliament earlier this year.
The actions consist of identifying investment and infrastructure projects that are not proceeding to schedule due to reasons that can be addressed by the Department. These may include, for example, lack of regulatory approvals by a municipality or national agency, access to energy and delays in approvals of incentives or funding.
Most of these kind of challenges are brought to the attention of the Department and its agencies by users or project initiators and thus no prior list exists at the start of the financial year.
Progress with this target for the current financial year will be reported on a quarterly basis to the Portfolio Committee on Economic Development.
Details of actions taken in the past year will be included in the Department’s Annual Report due to be tabled in parliament in due course.
-END-
31 July 2017 - NW428
Mokgalapa, Mr S to ask the MINISTER OF THE DEPARTMENT INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS AND COOPERATION
(1) (a) How many South Africans have travelled to Syria since January 2016 and (b) what was the stated purpose of each trip; (2) how many South Africans are still in Syria; (3) (a) how many South Africans have died in Syria in the past three years and (b) what was the cause of death in each case?
Reply:
1. (a) According to the Syrian Embassy in South Africa, during the period under discussions, 27 South Africans visited Syria;
(b) Fourteen (14) government officials, eight (8) individuals attended a wedding, two (2) visited relatives, two (2) agricultural and technical experts and one (1) normal visit.
2. According to the South African Embassy in Syria, there are 9 South Africans residing in Syria.
3. (a) From both the South African and Syrian governments, no South African’s has been reported dead.
(b) Not applicable.
UNQUOTE
31 July 2017 - NW1756
Masango, Ms B to ask the Minister of Health
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:
The Security Services paid for by the State falls under the responsibility of the South African Police Service and is not for our personal use. Hence, neither the Deputy Minister nor I use the service for our personal use. Staff members also do not use the service for their personal use.
I am reliably informed by our public entities that they do not use such services for their personal use.
END.
31 July 2017 - NW1827
Mbatha, Mr MS to ask the Minister of Health
What is the percentage of surgically designated abortion facilities in South Africa?
Reply:
Surgically designated facilities for the provision of terminations of pregnancy services comprise of 84% of all hospitals in South Africa.
END.
31 July 2017 - NW1258
Carter, Ms D to ask the Minister of Health
(1)Whether he can confirm if all defibrillators in all government hospitals have been replaced with automated external defibrillators (AEDs), which are the new approved machines for resuscitation; if not, (a) what is the position in this regard and (b) by what date will the process be completed; if so, will he provide Ms D Carter with a list including the (i) name of the hospital, (ii) total number of AEDs for each hospital and (iii) replacement date in each case; (2) are new employees who are trained to operate AEDs capable of operating the current defibrillatorsthat are still in use?
Reply:
1.(a) (b) (i) (ii) (iii)
There is currently no regulation, which requires the phasing-out of all defibrillators and replacing them with AEDs. The Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) are the recommended cardiac resuscitation equipment in areas where there is high possibility of witnessed cardiac arrest and can be used by a trained lay rescuer. That is why the department is ensuring that they are acquired for clinics and identified areas in hospitals. However, defibrillators continue to be the preferred cardiac resuscitation equipment in other medical sections in hospitals as they offer more options including pacing and pulse monitoring.
The department acknowledges the proven advantages of using Biphasic defibrillators over monophasic defibrillators and therefore continue to replace monophasic defibrillators with biphasic defibrillators, which provide results with less energy and are more efficient. The department has also ensured that those life support equipment are available on transversal contracts (RT4 and RT2) through National Treasury to provide end-users easy access to acquire. I.e. AEDs and Biphasic defibrillators (with AED mode).
(2) Application specialist training is arranged for every life-support equipment procured by the department therefore employees are trained on the current biphasic defibrillators in hospitals.
END.
31 July 2017 - NW1064
Jooste, Ms K to ask the Minister of Health
Whether the completion of the Kimberley Mental Hospital is his department’s priority; if not, why not; if so, (a) how much has been made available by his department for this project and (b) whether the amount made available is the actual budget for the complete cost of the hospital?
Reply:
a) Kimberley Mental hospital project is a priority to National and Provincial department of Health. In 2017/18 financial year the department put aside R279, 7735, 062 million from Health Facility Revitalisation Grant.
b) The budget indicated in (a) will take the project to practical completion which is expected to be reach in November 2017.
END.
31 July 2017 - NW1652
Waters, Mr M to ask the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs
(1) (a) What is the total amount that has been spent on Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality’s Bus Rapid Transport (BRT) system to date and (b) what was the initial budget; (2) (a) on what date was the specified BRT system supposed to have been fully operational, (b) by what date will the specified BRT system be fully operational and (c) how much additional money is needed in order for the BRT system to become fully operational; (3) what are the reasons for the delay in making the specified BRT system operational?
Reply:
This question should be redirected to the Ministry of Transport, as the competent authority.
31 July 2017 - NW1831
Rawula, Mr T to ask the Minister of Health
What is the total number of abortions disaggregated by (a) medical and/or (b) surgical procedure options in each province in the period 1 January 2012 to 31 December 2016?
Reply:
The Department of Health does not collect data on medical and surgical procedure separately.
END.
31 July 2017 - NW1719
James, Ms LV to ask the Minister of Environmental Affairs
Whether any staff of (a) her department and (b) each entity reporting to her were awarded any contracts or agreements to conduct business with any state entity in the (i) 2014-15, (ii) 2015-16 and (iii) 2016-17 financial years; if so, what are the (aa)(aaa) names and (bbb) professional designations of the staff members and (bb)(aaa) details of the contract(s) and/or agreement(s) awarded and (bbb) amounts in each case?
Reply:
(a) No
1. iSimangaliso Wetland Park
(b) No
(i) 2014-2015 No
(ii) 2015-2016 No
(iii) 2016-2017 No
(aa)(aaa) Not applicable
(bbb) Not applicable
(bb)(aaa) Not applicable
(bbb) Not applicable
(2) South Africa National Parks (SANParks)
(b) No
(i) 2014-2015 No
(ii) 2015-2016 No
(iii) 2016-2017 No
(aa)(aaa) Not applicable
(bbb) Not applicable
(bb)(aaa) Not applicable
(bbb) Not applicable
3. South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI)
(b) No
(i) 2014-15 No
(ii) 2015-16 No
(iii) 2016-17 No
(aa)(aaa) Not applicable
(bbb) Not applicable
(bb)(aaa) Not applicable
(bbb) Not applicable
4. South African Weather Services (SAWS)
(b) No
(i) 2014-2015 No
(ii) 2015-2016 No
(iii) 2016-17 No
(aa)(aaa) Not applicable
(bbb) Not applicable
(bb)(aaa) Not applicable
(bbb) Not applicable
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28 July 2017 - NW1541
Hadebe, Mr TZ to ask the Minister of Environmental Affairs
(1) What is the total number of (a) complaints received and handled and (b) cases investigated by the Environmental Management Inspectorate (EMI) Green Scorpions in the (i) 2015-16 and (ii) 2016-17 financial years; (2) how many Environmental Management Inspectors were (a) trained by her department and (b) received their official designation in the (i) 2015-16 and (ii) 2016-17 financial years; (3) what are the (a) dates and (b) details of any EMI Green Scorpions (i) Blitzes and (ii) Operation Enforcement weeks held in the (aa) 2015-16 and (bb) 2016-17 financial years?
Reply:
Complaints
The national Department is responsible for the management of the national Environmental Crimes and Incidents hotline, which provides an avenue for members of the public to report non-compliances with environmental legislation. Once a complaint is registered, it is then categorised and referred to the appropriate national, provincial or local sphere of government to undertake the necessary follow-up actions. Some complaints may be made directly to these organs of state and would therefore not be registered on the national hotline database.
(1)(a)(i)
The total number of complaints reported to the national environmental crimes and incident hotline in 2015/16 FY was 580. 125 fell within the mandate of national DEA to respond to, while 455 were referred to other spheres of government.
(1)(a)(ii)
In 2016/17, the environmental crime and incident hotline received a total of 842 complaints. Of the total number 227 fell within the mandate of national DEA to respond to, while 615 were referred to other spheres of government.
Cases investigated
(1)(b)(i)
In 2015/16, the Inspectorate (work of both national and provincial Environmental Management Inspectors) registered 1261 criminal investigations.
(1)(b)(ii)
In 2016/17, the Inspectorate (work of both national and provincial Environmental Management Inspectors) registered 1319 criminal investigations.
Environmental Management Inspectors
(2)(a)(i)
In 2015/16 the Department trained 533 officials for the purposes of designation as Environmental Management Inspectors. The Department also trained a further 680 officials, including external role-players, such as magistrates, prosecutors and border management authorities, as well as offering advanced courses for EMIs in specialised topics such as biodiversity crime scene management and pollution and waste sampling.
(2)(a)(ii)
In 2016/17 the Department trained 306 Environmental Management Inspectors in order for them to qualify for designation. The Department also trained a further 1230 officials, including magistrates, prosecutors and border management authorities; as well as advanced EMI courses in biodiversity and pollution and waste investigations, legislative updates and the use of minimum force.
(2)(b)(i)
In 2015/16, 333 EMIs were designated; of those 29 were local authority officials.
(2)(b)(ii)
In 2016/17, 245 EMIs were designated; of those 69 were local authority officials; as follows:
Blitzes and Operations
3(a)(b)(i)(ii)(aa)
The following blitzes / enforcement operations took place in the 2015-16 financial year:
Name |
Date |
Description |
Pollution & Waste Operations/Blitzes |
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Redisa Tyre Operation |
25/11/2015 – 27/11/2015 |
Joint environmental compliance monitoring inspections (Blitz) were conducted at 6 Redisa Tyres Depots |
Galvanisers |
January 2016 |
Joint environmental compliance monitoring inspections (Blitz) were conducted at 20 facilities |
Biodiversity Blitzes/Operations |
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AIS Pet shop/ Farm Blitz |
August 2015 |
To ascertain compliance with AIS regulations; and to raise awareness with AIS regulations |
Operation Cobra III |
4-28 May 2015 |
Multinational enforcement operation to curb illegal wildlife trafficking |
Illicit cross border trade in wildlife operations after training |
Various over the 2015-2016 financial year |
Joint multi-stakeholder operations to combat the illegal transport and trade of wildlife |
Marine/Coastal Blitzes/Operations |
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Trekkoskraal, West Coast (under Operation Phakisa) |
24 March 2016 |
To combat illegal camping and driving in coastal public property |
3(a)(b)(i)(ii)(bb)
The following blitzes / enforcement operations took place in the 2016-17 financial year:
Name |
Date |
Description |
Biodiversity Blitzes/Operations |
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Table Mountain National Park AIS |
23-27 May 2016 |
Table Mountain National Park operation on Alien & Invasive Species, inspection of 32 properties adjacent to the Park |
Operation Fezela |
Various – based on planning of projects within the operation |
To combat cycad trafficking |
Operation Thunderbird |
30/01/2017 – 19/02/2017 |
Multi-stakeholder joint INTERPOL operation to combat the illegal transport and trade of wildlife by searching aircraft, especially small aircraft, vehicles, luggage and persons |
Festive season Operations |
November / December 2016 |
Participated in multi-stakeholder joint operations with the DEA focusing on illegal wildlife trade / alien and invasive species |
Joint operations at border posts, linked to training on illicit movement of wildlife species |
Numerous throughout the financial year |
To ascertain compliance with TOPS/ CITES/AIS regulations |
Marine/Coastal Blitzes/Operations |
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Operation Phakisa -Initiative 5: Co-ordinated and enhanced compliance and enforcement programme |
Various dates throughout the financial year |
22 x Joint Multi-stakeholder Operations under Operation Phakisa Initiative 5 planned and implemented in 4 coastal Provinces (Northern Cape, Western Cape, Eastern Cape and KZN) focusing on a range of illegal activities |
Pollution & Waste Operations/Blitzes |
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Health Care Risk Blitz |
15/11/2016 – 17/11/2016 |
Joint environmental compliance monitoring inspections (Blitz) were conducted at 12 Health Care Risk Waste Treatment facilities |
Oil Recyclers |
October 2016 |
Desk-top initiative aimed at increasing compliance by making use of mass circulation of warning letters (51 in total) within this industry |
St Helena Bay |
Joint environmental compliance monitoring inspections (Blitz) were conducted at 4 facilities |
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Timber treatment facilities |
December 2016 |
Desk top initiative aimed at increasing compliance by making use of mass circulation of warning letters (78 letters issued) within this industry. |
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28 July 2017 - NW1800
Xalisa, Mr Z R to ask the Minister of Environmental Affairs
(1)Which entities reporting to her (a) have a board in place and (b) do not have a board in place, (i) of those that have a board, (aa) when was each individual board member appointed and (bb) when is the term for each board lapsing and (ii) how many (aa) board members are there in each board and (bb) of those board members of each entity are female; 2) With reference to entities that do not have boards in place, (a) who is responsible for appointing the board and (b) when will a board be appointed?
Reply:
(1) (a)
iSimangaliso Wetland Park Authority (iSimangaliso)
South Africa National Parks (SANparks)
South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI)
South African Weather Service (SAWS)
(b) None.
(i) iSimangaliso Wetland Park Authority
(aa) 01 September 2015.
(bb) Will lapse on 31 August 2018.
(ii) (aa) Nine.
(bb) Five females.
(2) (a) and (b)
Not applicable.
(i) South Africa National Parks
(aa) 1 April 2015.
(bb) Will lapse on 31 March 2018.
(ii) (aa) Eleven.
(bb) Six females.
(2) (a) and (b)
Not applicable.
(i) South African National Biodiversity Institute
(aa) 1 April 2015.
(bb) Will lapse on 31 March 2018.
(ii) (aa) Nine.
(bb) Five females.
(2) (a) and (b)
Not Applicable.
(i) South African Weather Service
(aa) 1 September 2015.
(bb) Will lapse on 31 August 2018.
(ii) (aa) Eleven.
(bb) Four females.
(2) (a) and (b)
Not Applicable.
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28 July 2017 - NW1785
Mbatha, Mr MS to ask the Minister of Economic Development
1. Which entities reporting to him (a) have a board in place and (b) do not have a board in place, (i) of those that have a board, (aa) when was each individual board member appointed and (bb) when is the term for each board lapsing and (ii) how many (aa) board members are there in each board and (bb) of the board members of each entity are female; 2. With reference to entities that do not have boards in place, (a) who is responsible for appointing the board and (b) when will a board be appointed?
Reply:
a) The Competition Commission is not required to have a board. In accordance with Section 22 of the Competition Act 89 of 1998, The Minister appoints the Commissioner and Deputy Commissioner.
b) The Competition Tribunal is not have required to have a board. In accordance with Sections 29 and 30 of the Competition Act 89 of 1998, The President, on the recommendation of the Minister, appoints the Tribunal Chairperson, Deputy Chairperson, full-time and part-time Tribunal members.
c) ITAC does not have a board, but consists of a full-time Chief Commissioner and part-time Commissioners.
d) The IDC has a board in place and board members are reappointed, appointed or retired at Annual General Meetings. Appointments were confirmed at the Annual General Meeting held in 2016. Please refer to the table below:
NO |
NAME OF DIRECTOR |
GENDER |
INITIAL APPOINTMENT |
1. |
Ms BA Mabuza- Chairperson |
Female |
2011 |
2. |
Ms L I Bethlehem |
Female |
2008 |
3. |
Mrs P Mthethwa |
Female |
2011 |
4. |
Ms N P Mnxasana |
Female |
2015 |
5. |
Ms N D B Orleyn |
Female |
2015 |
6. |
Mr B A Dames |
Male |
2011 |
7. |
Mr R Godsell |
Male |
2011 |
8. |
Dr S Magwentshu-Rensburg |
Female |
2011 |
9. |
Ms M F More |
Female |
2016 |
10. |
Mr A T Kriel |
Male |
2016 |
11. |
Mr N E Zalk |
Male |
2011 |
12. |
Mr M G Qhena – CEO |
Male |
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28 July 2017 - NW1924
Maynier, Mr D to ask the Minister of Economic Development
Whether any entity reporting to him made any payments to the Black Management Forum for its Corporate Update Dinner on 9 June 2017; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what was the (a)(i) total cost and (ii) detailed breakdown of such costs and (b) purpose for each payment made?
Reply:
The Competition Tribunal, ITAC, and Competition Commission did not make any payments to the Black Management Forum for its Corporate Update dinner hosted on the 09 June 2017.
The IDC purchased one table at the Black Management Forum (BMF) dinner at a cost of was R40 000 excluding VAT. The sponsorship included one corporate table, branding for the IDC and allowance for a total of 10 attendees.
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28 July 2017 - NW1655
Mazzone, Ms NW to ask the Minister of Public Enterprises:
What (a) is the latest cost projection for the completion of all units of the Kusile Power Plant, (b) amount has been spent on the construction of the specified power plant to date and (c)(i) are the expected time frames for the commercialisation and (ii) is the expected quantity of power output of each outstanding unit?
Reply:
(a)
The latest cost projection for the completion of all units at the Kusile Power Plant is R161.4 billion (excluding Interest During Construction), based on P80 costs.
P80 schedule is a risk-adjusted schedule that caters for the major risks that the projects are currently facing. It is based on the current contractor performance and risk provision for risks outside the control of the project (e.g. industrial action), based on historical events. P80 refers to an 80% chance of these risks materialising.
(b)
The amount spent on the construction of the specified power plant to date, as at 30 April 2017 is R113.07 billion (excluding Interest During Construction).
(c)(i)
The expected time frames for commercialisation of Kusile Units are based on a P80 schedule, as follows:
Kusile Units |
P80 Commercial Operation Dates |
Unit 1 |
31-Jul-18 |
Unit 2 |
31-Jul-19 |
Unit 3 |
31-Aug-20 |
Unit 4 |
31-Mar-21 |
Unit 5 |
30-Nov-21 |
Unit 6 |
30-Sep-22 |
(c)(ii)
The expected installed capacity of each of the 6 units at Kusile is 800MW, with a total combined installed capacity of 4,800MW.
Remarks: Reply: Approved / Not Approved
Mr. Mogokare Richard Seleke Ms. Lynne Brown, MP
Director-General Minister of Public Enterprises
Date: Date:
28 July 2017 - NW1835
Madisha, Mr WM to ask the Minister of Public Enterprises
Whether she intends to take any action against a certain person (name and details furnished) for disclosing sensitive and classified company information to a certain family (name furnished); if not, why not; if so, what action does she intend to take?
Reply:
I am not aware of the person mentioned disclosing sensitive or classified company information to a certain family mentioned in the Honourable Member’s question. I have since made enquiries with said person to respond to me directly on the substance and accuracy of what appears to be allegations. I will act depending on the information provided.
Remarks:
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Reply: Approved / Not Approved
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Mr Mogokare Richard Seleke |
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Ms Lynne Brown, MP |
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Director-General |
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Minister of Public Enterprises |
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Date: |
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28 July 2017 - NW1810
Mashabela, Ms N to ask the Minister of Public Enterprises
(1) Which entities reporting to her (a) have a board in place and (b) do not have a board in place, (i) of those that have a board, (aa) when was each individual board member appointed and (bb) when is the term for each board lapsing and (ii) how many (aa) board members are there in each board and (bb) of those board members of each entity are female; (2) With reference to entities that do not have boards in place, (a) who is responsible for appointing the board and (b) when will a board be appointed?
Reply:
The response below is recorded per State Owned Company (SOC), namely, Alexkor, Denel, Eskom, SAFCOL, SA Express and Transnet. It is important to note that all Boards are in place and are able to carry out the functions and responsibilities in terms of the Companies Act, No. 71 of 2008 read with the Memorandum of Incorporation (MOI). All Boards, in terms of each MOI are appointed for a three year term, subject to annual review. The MOI further provides that each Non-Executive Director (NED) may serve up to a maximum of three terms (9 years).
1. ALEXKOR SOC LIMITED
(1) |
(a) |
Alexkor has a Board in place as appointed by Minister Brown on 14 August 2015. |
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(b) |
Not applicable |
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(i) |
(aa) |
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(bb) |
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(ii) |
(aa) |
6 Non-Executive Directors and 2 Acting Executive Directors |
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(bb) |
3 females |
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(2) |
(a) |
Not applicable |
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(b) |
Not applicable |
2. DENEL SOC LIMITED
(1) |
(a) |
Denel has a Board in place as appointed by Minister Brown on 24 July 2015. |
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(b) |
Not applicable |
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(i) |
(aa) |
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(bb) |
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(ii) |
(aa) |
6 Non-Executive Directors and 2 Acting Executive Directors |
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(bb) |
3 females |
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(2) |
(a) |
Not applicable |
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(b) |
Not applicable |
3. SAFCOL SOC LIMITED
(1) |
(a) |
SAFCOL has a board in place as appointed by Minister Brown on 24 July 2015. |
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(b) |
Not applicable |
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(i) |
(aa) |
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(bb) |
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(ii) |
(aa) |
7 Non-Executive Directors and 2 Acting Executive Directors |
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(bb) |
3 females |
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(2) |
(a) |
Not applicable |
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(b) |
Not applicable |
4. ESKOM
(1) |
(a) |
Eskom has a Board in place as appointed by Minister Brown on 11 December 2014. |
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(b) |
Not applicable |
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(i) |
(aa) |
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(bb) |
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(ii) |
(aa) |
7 Non-Executive Directors and 2 Acting Executive Directors |
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(bb) |
2 females |
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(2) |
(a) |
Not applicable |
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(b) |
Not applicable |
5. South African Express Airways (SAX)
(1) |
(a) |
SAX has a Board in place as appointed by Minister Brown on 22 May 2015. |
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(b) |
Not applicable |
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(i) |
(aa) |
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(bb) |
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(ii) |
(aa) |
7 Non-Executive Directors, 2 Executive Directors (1 Acting) |
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(bb) |
3 females |
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(2) |
(a) |
Not applicable |
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(b) |
Not applicable |
6. Transnet
(1) |
(a) |
Transnet has a Board in place as appointed by Minister Brown on 11 December 2014. |
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(b) |
Not applicable |
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(i) |
(aa) |
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(bb) |
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(ii) |
(aa) |
7 Non-Executive Directors, 2 Executive Directors |
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(bb) |
3 females |
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(2) |
(a) |
Not applicable |
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(b) |
Not applicable |
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Remarks: |
Reply: Approved / Not Approved |
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Mr. Mogokare Richard Seleke |
Ms. Lynne Brown, MP |
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Director-General |
Minister of Public Enterprises |
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Date: |
Date: |
28 July 2017 - NW1917
Bagraim, Mr M to ask the Minister of Higher Education and Training
How many (a) community learning centres are being administered by each of the community education and training colleges (CETCs) and (b) learners were enrolled at each site as at (i) 31 March 2015, (ii) 31 March 2016 and (iii) 31 March 2017; 2) (a) what is the number of subject enrolments at each centre and (b) what (i) number and (ii) percentage of subject passes were achieved in 2015 and 2016 by learners of our CETCs; 3) how many full qualifications per level on the National Qualifications Framework were achieved by learners at each of the CETCs in 2015 and 2016; 4) how many (a) full-time and (b) part-time staff members have been employed by each of the CETCs as at 31 March 2016 and 31 March 2017?
Reply:
1. (a) There are nine Community Education and Training (CET) colleges, one in each Province. In total there are 3 276 Community Learning Centres (CLCs) subsumed under the CET colleges. The breakdown is as follows:
CET College |
Number of CLCs |
Limpopo CET College |
779 |
Eastern Cape CET College |
304 |
Western Cape CET College |
254 |
KwaZulu-Natal CET College |
1097 |
North West CET College |
148 |
Northern Cape CET College |
191 |
Free State CET College |
204 |
Gauteng CET College |
47 |
Mpumalanga CET College |
252 |
(b) Learners enrolled at each CET college:
CET College |
Total number of learners |
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(i) 31 March 2015 |
(ii) 31 March 2016 |
(iii) 31 March 2017 |
|
Eastern Cape |
33 024 |
35 042 |
37 168 |
Free State |
20 010 |
18 412 |
16 109 |
Gauteng |
92 388 |
81 255 |
82 653 |
KwaZulu-Natal |
61 917 |
60 044 |
38 974 |
Mpumalanga |
22 130 |
19 935 |
15 407 |
Limpopo |
26 984 |
24 962 |
24 406 |
Northern Cape |
3 354 |
4 135 |
3 294 |
North West |
15 675 |
15 978 |
13 553 |
Western Cape |
18 659 |
16 713 |
16 197 |
2. (a) Students have a choice to enrol for 5 or 6 Learning Areas to obtain the General Education and Training Certificate (GETC) at NQF Level 1. The learning area choice must add up to 120 credits and align to the rules of combination of the qualification. The GETC qualification comprises of 26 Learning Areas in total.
2015 enrolments and completion percentages |
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CET College |
Number of students registered |
Number that wrote exams |
Completion rate (%) |
Eastern Cape |
15 026 |
11 388 |
39.9 |
Free State |
4 742 |
4 266 |
37.4 |
Gauteng |
15 883 |
12 295 |
35.0 |
KwaZulu-Natal |
27 607 |
17 201 |
39.3 |
Limpopo |
25 259 |
22 694 |
39.4 |
Mpumalanga |
12 780 |
10 095 |
32.4 |
Northern Cape |
2 263 |
1 825 |
34.6 |
North West |
9 998 |
8 985 |
33.6 |
Western Cape |
3 666 |
2 854 |
37.2 |
Total |
117 224 |
91 603 |
37.3 |
2016 enrolments and completion percentages |
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CET College |
Number of students registered |
Number that wrote exams |
Completion rate (%) |
Eastern Cape |
11 155 |
6 937 |
39.2 |
Free State |
4 216 |
3 682 |
32.7 |
Gauteng |
14 392 |
10 792 |
31.3 |
KwaZulu-Natal |
24 057 |
16 934 |
40.4 |
Limpopo |
22 103 |
19 485 |
37.0 |
Mpumalanga |
10 101 |
7 882 |
34.2 |
Northern Cape |
2 165 |
1 856 |
28.0 |
North West |
9 226 |
8 116 |
30.8 |
Western Cape |
3 075 |
2 421 |
39.0 |
Total |
100 490 |
78 105 |
35.9 |
(3) The full qualifications per level on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) are tabulated below.
2015 CET Certification rate for NQF level 1 |
|
College |
Number passed |
Eastern Cape |
4 549 |
Free State |
1 595 |
Gauteng |
4 305 |
KwaZulu-Natal |
6 755 |
Limpopo |
8 937 |
Mpumalanga |
3 272 |
Northern Cape |
631 |
North West |
3 019 |
Western Cape |
1 062 |
Total |
34 125 |
2016 CET Certification rate NQF level 1 |
|
College |
Number passed |
Eastern Cape |
2 720 |
Free State |
1 205 |
Gauteng |
3 381 |
KwaZulu-Natal |
6 845 |
Limpopo |
7 213 |
Mpumalanga |
2 696 |
Northern Cape |
519 |
North-West |
2 502 |
Western Cape |
943 |
Total |
28 024 |
(4) The employment categories are tabulated below.
CET College |
31 March 2016 |
31 March 2017 |
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Full-time |
Part-time |
Full-time |
Part-time |
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Eastern Cape |
0 |
2 997 |
5 |
2 776 |
Free State |
0 |
1 068 |
0 |
1 068 |
Gauteng |
532 |
1 858 |
540 |
1 878 |
KwaZulu-Natal |
18 |
6 522 |
19 |
6 522 |
Mpumalanga |
11 |
1 601 |
11 |
1 538 |
Limpopo |
1 790 |
0 |
1 750 |
0 |
Northern Cape |
0 |
186 |
0 |
182 |
North West |
5 |
1 343 |
4 |
1 171 |
Western Cape |
172 |
355 |
167 |
348 |
COMPILER/CONTACT PERSONS:
EXT:
DIRECTOR – GENERAL
STATUS:
DATE:
QUESTION 1917 APPROVED/NOT APPROVED/AMENDED
Dr BE NZIMANDE, MP
MINISTER OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING
STATUS:
DATE:
28 July 2017 - NW1620
Van der Westhuizen, Mr AP to ask the Minister of Higher Education and Training
(a) What number of students who are studying at public technical and vocational education and training colleges were assisted by various types of National Student Financial Aid Scheme grants in the (i) 2014-15, (ii) 2015-16 and (iii) 2016-17 financial years and (b) what is the detailed breakdown of amounts paid in terms of each category of support for (i) class fees, (ii) accommodation, (iii) transport, (iv) books and (v) other expenses?
Reply:
The following responses were received from the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS):
(a) (i) 2014-15: 228 639 students
(ii) 2015-16: 235 522 students
(iii) 2016-17: 225 933 students (unaudited)
(b) NSFAS has the data for each student funded at Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) colleges for the respective years in question. However, this data is not descriptive per category of support, but rather provides the total amount allocated to a student. The Department’s TVET Branch specifies for each academic year, the maximum value for class fees, accommodation, transport, books and other expenses. These maximum values are contained in the Bursary Guidelines published by the Department.
COMPILER/CONTACT PERSONS:
EXT:
DIRECTOR – GENERAL
STATUS:
DATE:
QUESTION 1620 APPROVED/NOT APPROVED/AMENDED
Dr BE NZIMANDE, MP
MINISTER OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING
STATUS:
DATE:
28 July 2017 - NW952
Alberts, Mr ADW to ask the Minister of Public Enterprises
(1) With regard to the contracts that Transnet concluded with certain companies (names furnished) since 2009, (a)(i) what was the purpose of each contract, (ii) what services and/or goods were procured and (iii) what was the (aa) period and (bb) financial value paid out in respect of each contract and (b) if the contracts are still current, (i) what are the payments that still need to be made and (ii) under what circumstances does the payment still need to be made; (2) Whether Transnet in each case complied with the (a) Public Finance Management Act, Act 1 of 1999, as amended, and (b) Transnet’s internal tender requirements; if not, why is it not considered necessary to follow the tender process in terms of Transnet’s rules; (3) Whether the contracts were necessary in each case and (b) why the services could not be handled internally by Transnet?
Reply:
(1)(a)(i)
(1)(a)(iii)(aa) |
(1)(a)(i) |
(1)(b) |
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Name |
Period |
Contract Purpose |
Status |
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TFR Bridging plan |
01-Jun-09 |
30-Nov-10 |
TFR Bridging plan |
Complete |
Corridors and Hubs |
01-Jan-09 |
30-Jun-11 |
Corridor and Hub strategy and execution |
Complete |
Delivering MDS |
01-Jan-12 |
30-Sep-12 |
Delivery of the Market Demand Strategy |
Complete |
TFR Operating model |
01-Apr-12 |
30-Aug-13 |
Implementation of TFR new operating model |
Complete |
SWAT 1 |
02-Feb-13 |
31-Jan-14 |
Group capital Integration and optimisation |
Completed |
Maputo Corridor |
01-Nov-13 |
31-Aug-14 |
Strategy, design and evaluation of Maputo Corridor |
Complete |
Capital Rooms and affordability |
01-Apr-14 |
30-Dec-14 |
Capital structuring and affordability |
Complete |
TCP - Capital Room |
01-Apr-14 |
31-Mar-15 |
TCP Project Factory, War Room, Business Case and Resourcing |
Complete |
Iron Ore |
09-Apr-14 |
08-Apr-15 |
Renegotiating Iron Ore contract |
Complete |
Coal |
09-Apr-14 |
30-Sep-15 |
Support services for coal line increase with a breakthrough of 2mt per week for a period of 17 months |
Complete |
NMPP |
09-Apr-14 |
08-Oct-15 |
De-risking and acceleration of the New Multi-Product Pipeline (NMPP) for a period of 18 months |
Complete |
Defined Benefit Fund |
23-Jan-14 |
30-Jan-16 |
Defined benefit consulting services |
Complete |
Results Management Office |
15-Jan-13 |
13-Mar-16 |
Implementing and embedding a RMO facility |
Complete |
SWAT II |
09-Apr-14 |
08-Apr-16 |
Capital optimisation and implementation support services |
Complete |
Transaction Advisory |
15-Jan-13 |
18-May-16 |
Acquisition of 1064 locomotives tender |
Complete |
Manganese |
09-Apr-14 |
08-Oct-16 |
Manganese execution support for a period of 30 months |
Complete |
General Freight Business |
19-May-15 |
15-Nov-16 |
Support Transnet in increasing General Freight Business |
Terminated |
Liquid Fuel and Gas demand |
24-Mar-15 |
23-Mar-18 |
Gas demand forecasting |
Complete |
(1)(a)(ii) Professional business and consulting services to support the short to medium term requirements of Transnet in the delivery of the various strategies over this timeframe, the strategies included the Four Point Turnaround plan, the Quantum leap program and now the Market Demand Strategy (MDS) as well as the Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization (EBIDTA) risks to the MDS as a result of the economic conditions in the past 3 years.
(1)(a)(iii)(bb) and (1)(b)(ii)
Whilst Transnet is committed to providing as transparent an account of the information requested, Transnet is bound by contractual obligations it owes to these suppliers and the disclosure of the values would be in breach of the confidentiality clauses of the contracts Transnet has with these suppliers and the disclosure of the financial information regarding these contracts would prejudice the commercial interests and rights of these suppliers. Such unauthorised disclosure may expose Transnet to legal proceedings and its directors and officers to charges of failing to comply with their fiduciary duties to the company.
(2)(a) To the best of our knowledge, it appears Transnet complied with the Public Finance Management Act, Act 1 of 1999 in all cases.
(2)(b) Transnet complied with its internal procurement policies and procedures in each case.
(3)(a) In all cases, the contracts were necessary as a result of internal resourcing constraints and the requirement for specialised skills.
(3)(b) The specialised nature of the contracts required specialist skills which were not available within Transnet. These specialised skills were only required for the duration of the contracts.
The appointment complies with paragraph 15.8 of the Transnet Procurement Procedures Manual which refers to the appointment of consultants.
Mogokare Richard Seleke Lynne Brown, MP
Director-General Minister of Public Enterprises
Date: Date:
28 July 2017 - NW1270
Lorimer, Mr JR to ask the Minister of Public Enterprises
(1) (a) What quantities of Eskom’s coal supply were purchased (i) directly from companies that mine it and (ii) from intermediaries in each of the past five financial years and (b) what were the combined annual total payments made in each case; (2) whether Eskom purchases coal from any mining companies that are not 50% + 1 Black Economic Empowerment (BEE)-owned; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, (a) on which grounds and (b) what are the further relevant details; (3) whether Eskom has put any policies in place to regulate the purchasing of coal from companies that (a) are and (b) are not 50% + 1 BEE-owned; if not, why not; if so, (4) will she furnish Mr J R B Lorimer with copies of the specified policies; if not, why not; if so, by what date?
Reply:
(1)(a)
Table 1 below shows quantities of Eskom’s coal supply purchased directly from companies that mine it and from intermediaries over the past four financial years. Information for financial year 2016/17 will be made available once it has been published.
Table 1: Quantities of Eskom’s coal supply (kilo tonnes)
Volumes sourced |
2012/13 |
2013/14 |
2014/15 |
2015/16 |
2016/17 |
Own supply (i)[1] |
119 640 |
115 343 |
115 521 |
111 122 |
113 385 |
Intermediary (ii) |
4 247 |
4 443 |
4 196 |
3 948 |
3 841 |
Own Supply + Intermediary |
2 550 |
2 190 |
1 951 |
3 631 |
3 024 |
TOTAL |
126 437 |
121 976 |
121 668 |
118 701 |
120 250 |
(b)
Table 2 below combined total annual payment for Eskom’s coal supply purchased directly from companies that mine it and from intermediaries over the past four financial years. Information for financial year 2016/17 will be made available once it has been published.
Table 2: Combined annual payments of Eskom’s coal supply (Rands)
Annual Payments |
2012/13 |
2013/14 |
2014/15 |
2015/16 |
2016/17 |
Own supply |
28 011 750 253 |
31 085 536 691 |
35 145 518 292 |
36 154 662 673 |
38 684 634 701 |
Intermediary |
1 417 803 118 |
1 749 882 580 |
1 716 350 676 |
1 518 313 159 |
1 724 573 826 |
Own Supply + Intermediary |
787 892 666 |
818 056 450 |
815 939 974 |
1 466 286 871 |
1 331 345 953 |
TOTAL |
30 217 446 037 |
33 653 475 720 |
37 677 808 942 |
39 139 262 702 |
41 740 554 480 |
(2)
Yes, Eskom purchases coal from mining companies that are not 50%+1 black owned. (a) Eskom’s procurement is guided by the PPPFA and by Eskom’s internal 32-1034 policy (b) These policies are not prescriptive in stating to which suppliers Eskom must contract.
(3)(a)(b)
Eskom has no policies but has formulated a board-approved strategy to transform black ownership in the coal supply value chain.
This strategy was approved in October 2012 and it articulates an aspiration to procure more coal from suppliers that are 50% + 1 black owned. But if they were unable or unwilling to meet Eskom’s cost and quality targets, the utility would default to other companies that are able to meet these objectives.
Eskom formulates procurement policies that are in line with the rules set out in the PPPFA.
(4)
No, there are no policies to furnish.
Remarks: Reply: Approved / Not Approved
Mr. Mogokare Richard Seleke Ms. Lynne Brown, MP
Director-General Minister of Public Enterprises
Date: Date:
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Coal supplied directly from the companies that mine it. ↑
28 July 2017 - NW2004
Maynier, Mr D to ask the Minister of Finance
Whether his economic advisor, Professor Chris Malikane, played any role in the (a) meeting and/or (b) submission of Black First Land First to the Public Protector in respect of her investigation into allegations surrounding the so-called CIEX Report; if not, in each case, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details in each case?
Reply:
(a-b) No.
28 July 2017 - NW1621
Van der Westhuizen, Mr AP to ask the Minister of Higher Education and Training
(1)(a) How many students studying at public technical and vocational education and training colleges who received support from various types of National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) grants in the (i) 2014, (ii) 2015 and (iii) 2016 academic years (aa) were allowed to progress to the next level of their studies and/or (bb) achieved their qualifications at the end of each academic year and (b) what were the percentages in each case in relation to the total number of students who received NSFAS grants; (2) how many of the specified students who received NSFAS grants received the grants for a period of more than (a) three, (b) four or (c) five consecutive years respectively?
Reply:
The following responses were received from the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS):
- NSFAS does not capture the detailed academic progression data required to respond to the question.
- NSFAS does not have the capability to analyse its’ funding data by cohort and it is prepared to provide the lists of all funded students, for the period 2008 to 2015, to the Department of Higher Education and Training for cohort analysis.
COMPILER/CONTACT PERSONS:
EXT:
DIRECTOR – GENERAL
STATUS:
DATE:
QUESTION 1621 APPROVED/NOT APPROVED/AMENDED
Dr BE NZIMANDE, MP
MINISTER OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING
STATUS:
DATE:
28 July 2017 - NW1841
Lekota, Mr M to ask the Minister of Public Enterprises
(a) What processes were followed in filling the position of the newly appointed director-general, (b) did a certain person (name furnished) formally apply for the position, (c) was she in any way instructed from within or outside the Cabinet into appointing the specified person and (d) what was the rationale in appointing the specified person to this position given his qualifications and experience?
Reply:
(a) The post of director-general was advertised in the media, interviews were held, request for appointment was submitted to Minister for Public Service and Administration and Cabinet concurred with the appointment;
(b) Yes, the person (name furnished) formally apply for the position;
(c) No
(d) Motivation as per Cabinet Memorandum submitted to Minister for Public Service and Administration:
“Mr Mogokare Richard Seleke displayed excellent understanding of the role and mandate of the Department of Public Enterprises. He possesses 17 years’ experience in the public service which is needed to be successful in the position. He demonstrated the ability to successfully engage with all relevant stakeholders as required from the incumbent of the position of Director-General of the Department of Public Enterprises. Furthermore the Interview Panel agreed that he will be able to manage relationships between the political leadership and the Department in a mature manner.
The Interview Panel is of the opinion that he will be able to provide excellent leadership to the Department of Public Enterprises on a strategic level. Mr Seleke understands the compliance matters and processes required in the public service. He also demonstrated the required competencies for the position and during the interview demonstrated innovative ideas, the ability to think out of the box and strong leadership capabilities.”
Remarks: Reply: Approved / Not Approved
Ms. Benedicta Mogaladi Lynne Brown, MP
Act DDG: Corporate Management Minister of Public Enterprises
Date: Date:
28 July 2017 - NW1254
Alberts, Mr ADW to ask the Minister of Finance
(1)Whether there are plans to establish one state bank; if not, whether provincial state banks are also being envisaged; if so, what are the relevant details; (2) whether the planned state banks will be operated by the SA Post Office; if not, by whom; if so, on what basis was the decision taken; (3) whether the state bank(s) will be financed by the Public Service pension fund; if not, how will the state bank be financed; if so, (a) why and (b) on what legal basis will the decision and the implementation thereof be modelled; (4) (a) what the purpose of the envisaged state banks is and (b) whether the banks will pursue only black economic empowerment and/or broad economic empowerment without regard for race and (c) what services will be rendered to which market by the envisaged state banks; (5) (a) how will the State and the public benefit from the creation of state banks and (b) how many job opportunities will be created by the envisaged state banks?
Reply:
There a number of state banks that are already operating, including the Land Bank, Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA), Postbank and many other Development Finance Institutions (DFIs). The Minister of Finance is responsible as the executive authority for the Land Bank and DBSA, and the Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services for the Postbank. The province of KwaZulu-Natal also owns Ithala Bank. Aside from the Postbank and Ithala, none of the other banks are retail deposit-taking banks, and none of these banks are registered in terms of the Banks Act, as they are often established in terms of their own legislation, or by an exclusion or exemption from the Banks Act (a practice we intend to phase out). Hence, both the Postbank and Ithala have submitted applications for a bank license to the Registrar of Banks at the South African Reserve Bank (Registrar of Banks).
The National Treasury has no plans to establish a new state bank. Neither can any province establish a new state bank in terms of section 125(2)(b) of the Constitution (which only permits provinces to engage in functional areas which are listed in Schedule 4 and Schedule 5 of the Constitution), and we are only dealing with legacy provincial banks like Ithala (which is the only remaining one) in terms of Schedule 6 the Consitution. Rather, the initiatives around Postbank and Ithala are to ensure that all state deposit-taking banks operate in future in terms of a bank license in terms of the Banks Act, and the National Treasury assists the relevant departments to remove some legal and structural impediments that currently prevent them from applying for a bank license.
Whilst there is an initiative to review and possibly consolidate some of the DFIs, there is no intention to consolidate the different banks into one ‘one’ state bank, as they serve different markets (e.g. agriculture and land, municipal infrastructure and retail banking). The Department of Human Settlements is in the process of merging the three DFIs under its watch (National Housing Finance Corporation (NHFC); National Urban Reconstruction Housing Agency (NURCHA) and the Rural Housing Loan Fund (RHLF), to create one Human Settlements DFI. There is also the process of merging the National Empowerment Fund (NEF) into the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC). All these consolidating initiatives are led by other national departments, and do (and should) involve consultations with the National Treasury before such plans are finalised, and submitted to Cabinet for approval.
Major South African State Banks and DFIs
Institution |
Sector |
Funding Model |
IDC |
Industrial/SMME |
Wholesale/Self-Funded |
SEFA (Small Enterprise Finance Agency) |
SMME and BEE |
Government transfer (via IDC) |
NEF |
Government transfers and self-funded |
|
DBSA (Development Bank of Southern Africa) |
Infrastructure |
Wholesale/ Self-Funded |
NHFC |
Housing |
Wholesale/Government transfer/ Multilateral and bi-lateral loans |
NURCHA |
Wholesale/ Government transfers/ Self-Funded |
|
RHLF |
Government transfer/ Self-Funded |
|
Land Bank |
Rural Development |
Wholesale/ Self-Funded |
Ithala |
Savings/transactional |
Government transfers/ Deposits |
Postbank |
Deposits |
*Smaller or provincial DFIs are not included in the table
2. The National Treasury has been working together with the Department of Telecommunications and Postal Services to establish the Postbank division of the South African Post Office (SAPO) as a stand-alone state bank with its own governance structures separate from the SAPO. The Postbank was granted authorisation to establish a bank by the Registrar of Banks in July 2016, and it submitted its application for registration as a bank to the Registrar of Banks on 26 June 2017.
However, decisions relating to the institutional form have not been finalised, and will depend on regulatory requirements as required by the Registrar of Banks at the SARB, taking into account the possible costs for the fiscus (both current and future) associated with various institutional arrangements.
3. (a-b)There is no intention to fund any equity holding in any state bank from the Government Employees Pension Fund or any other state pension or provident fund. The National Treasury is still engaging with the Department of Telecommunications and Postal Services on the funding of the Postbank, the expectation is for the Postbank to be funded or capitalised from its own resources, as we want to minimise any funding from the fiscus or via the sale of government assets. It is anticipated that all state banks will operate on a commercial basis, and profitably, and will not need to have recourse to the fiscus.
4. (a-c) Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services, who is the executive authority for the Post Office (of which the Postbank is a division).
Defining the specific market failure or gap in the market that the state bank is to address will be an important policy decision. Any bank that lends to retail customers opens itself to great risks, and that is why we want all such banks to be regulated in terms of the Banks Act and properly supervised by the Registrar of Banks at the SARB, to ensure that we minimise any lending and other risks to the fiscus.
5. (a-b) Not applicable, as there are no new state banks that are to be created. With regard to the Postbank, I refer you to the Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services, who is the executive authority for the Post Office (of which the Postbank is a division).