Questions to Ministers

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?

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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 - 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?

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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 - NW1033

Robertson, Mr K to ask the Minister of Basic Education

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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						1	1	1	3	5		11
	COFIMVABA						1						1
	CRADOCK							5	7	11	6		29
	DUTYWA						3		1		3		7
	EAST LONDON							6	5	9	6		26
	FORT BEAUFORT									1	1		2
	GRAAFF-REINET					1			1	2	1		5
	GRAHAMSTOWN									7	4		11
	KING WILLIAMS TOWN								1	4	4		9
	LADY FRERE						1	1	3	4	6		15
	LIBODE						2	3	2	1	8		16
	LUSIKISIKI					3	7	6	8	8	5		37
	MALUTI					3		2	2	1	5		13
	MBIZANA				4	3	18	26	38	57	40		186
	MT FLETCHER						2	4	1	5	1		13
	MT FRERE						1		1	5	4		11
	MTHATHA							2	2	1	1		6
	NGCOBO						1						1
	PORT ELIZABETH				1	2	1	2	6	14	9		35
	QUEENSTOWN						1	1		4	5		11
	QUMBU					3	1	6	6	6	7		29
	STERKSPRUIT							1	14	16	8		39
	UITENHAGE					1	2	1		5	5		14
	Total				5	16	42	67	99	164	134		527
FS	FEZILE DABI				1		5	11	16	21	15		69
	LEJWLEPUTSWA				2	4	9	11	28	30	50	4	138
	MOTHEO				2	2	7	20	47	37	69	5	189
	THABO MOFUTSANYANA		1		7	1	3	38	75	63	98	3	289
	XHARIEP						3	15	16	16	30		80
	Total		1		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 - NW1763

Mbabama, Ms TM to ask the Minister of Mineral Resources

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?

Source
Link

Reply:

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?
		(i)	(ii)	(iii)
DPT	DMR	The Minister only utilises security services provided by the South African Police Service (SAPS). None of the Minister’s family members or staff members utilizes security services paid for by the state. The Deputy Minister only utilises security services provided by the South African Police Service (SAPS). None of the Minister’s family members or staff members utilizes security services paid for by the state.
b)Entities	CGS	No	No	No
	MINTEK	No	No	No
	SDT	No	No	No
	SADPMR	No	No	No
	MHSC	No	No	No

Approved/Not Approved

Mr MJ Zwane, MP

Minister of Mineral Resources

Date Submitted:-……………/………………/2017

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?

Source
Link

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 - 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?

Source
Link

Reply:

Please refer to Ministerial Handbook.
and (c) not applicable.

________________________

Approved by the Minister on

Date………………………..

19 June 2017 - NW1728

King, Ms C to ask the Minister of Mineral Resources

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?

Source
Link

Reply:

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?
		(i)	(ii)	(iii)
DPT	DMR	The Department does not have proven information pertaining to any staff member having been awarded any contracts or agreements to conduct business with any state entity in the (i) 2014-15, 2015-16 and (iii) 2016-17 financial years.
b)Entities	CGS	No	No	No
	MINTEK	No	No	No
	SDT	No	No	No
	SADPMR	No	No	No
	MHSC	No	No	No

Approved/Not Approved

Mr MJ Zwane, MP

Minister of Mineral Resources

Date Submitted:-……………/………………/2017

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?

Source
Link

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?

Source
Link

Reply:

Not applicable.

________________________

Approved by the Minister on

Date………………………..

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?

Source
Link

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?

Source
Link

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.

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?

Source
Link

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 - NW1530

Hoosen, Mr MH to ask the Minister of Communications

(a) From what date has a certain person (name furnished) been employed at the SA Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) and (b) what amount has been paid to the specified person since the commencement of his employment at the SABC in terms of (i) salaries, (ii) benefits, (iii) bonuses and (iv) any other payments?

Source
Link

Reply:

According to the SABC, date of the persons’ semployment is 01 March 2013 as General Manager: Strategic Support and on 05 January 2015 employed as Chief Financial Officers. Total income for the period 1 March 2013 – 31 May 2017 is reflected in the table link herewith below:

http://pmg-assets.s3-website-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/RNW1530Table-170619.pdf

19 June 2017 - NW1463

James, Ms LV to ask the Minister of Communications

(1)With regard to the Imagine Communications Landmark radio booking system contract, (a) what was the initial budget allocated for the outsourcing of the SA Broadcasting Corporation’s (SABC) radio booking system, (b) why did the service need to be outsourced and (c) how many staffers are employed in the SABC’s radio division; (2) whether a tender process was followed to appoint the specified company; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details of the tender process that was followed; (3) (a) who did the shortlisting, (b) who decided to appoint the specified company to provide this service, (c) what are the full details of the processes followed to appoint the specified company, (d) what was the total value amount of the contract tendered, (e) what total amount has been paid to the company to date and (f) what was the quality of work delivered by the company? NW1605E

Source
Link

Reply:

According to the SABC:

1. (a) R7.3 million were budget for Imagine Communications Landmark booking system (Radio and TV) for over a three year period, (b) the service was not outsourced, (c) 126 Radio Sales staffers have been employed of which 58 are employed at Head Office and 68 employed at Provincial Offices across South Africa.

2. and (3) Not fully compliet, Bid Evaluation Committee (BEC) did the shortlisting, made recommendation to Bid Adjudication Committee (BAC), the process followed include; drafting of business case, budget recommendation and approval by the business unit, approval of the business case by the Group Executive Committee, tender publication, shortlisting by Bid Evaluation Committee, evaluation by Bid Adjudication Committee and then awarding. Value and amount paid is R7.3 million, however, after Radio Implementation and in line with SABC procurement and governance structures, R4.7m was approved for Radio Landmark Licence Fee and Maintenance as part of a three-year agreement with Imagine Communications (formerly Harris) from January 2017 to December 2019.

Imagine Communications has delivered the output, benefits derived by SABC Radio Sales to date are that previously-identified significant "revenue leakages" have been addressed, and that broadcast accuracy for radio advertisements has increased to more than 90%.

19 June 2017 - NW1538

Kohler-Barnard, Ms D to ask the Minister of Public Works

(a) How many permanent employees of the eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality were found to have been recipients of Extended Public Works Programme (EPWP) jobs while in the employ of the specified municipality (i) in the (aa) 2014-15, (bb) 2015-16 and (cc) 2016-17 financial years and (ii) since 1 April 2017 and (b) what total amount of the R2,5 million loss incurred due to transgressions in paying EPWP beneficiaries has been recovered to date?

Source
Link

Reply:

The Department is still busy collecting the information as soon as answers are made available a comprehensive reply will be provided to you.

19 June 2017 - NW1422

Esau, Mr S to ask the Minister of Rural Development and Land Reform

(a) What number of cases of (i) fruitless, (ii) wasteful and (iii) irregular expenditure in his department were identified by the Auditor-General in the (aa) 2014-15, (bb) 2015-16 and (cc) 2016-17 financial years, (b) what was the amount in each case and (c) how much of the specified amount has been recovered in each case?

Source
Link

Reply:

(a)(i),(ii),(iii)(aa),(bb),(cc),(b),(c) Please refer to the table below.

Fruitless, wasteful and irregular expenditure detected by AGSA
(a)	(b)	(c)
No	Financial years	Description of expenditure	Number of cases	Amount (R000)	Recovered Amount /Remarks
(aa)	2014-15	(i) (ii) Fruitless and wasteful	None	N/A	N/A
		(iii) Irregular expenditure	2	492	Amount was condoned with warning and cautionary letter to officials.
(bb)	2015-16	(i) (ii) Fruitless and wasteful	None	N/A	N/A
		(iii) Irregular expenditure	None	N/A	N/A
(cc)	2016-17	(i) (ii) Fruitless and wasteful	1	2 304	Under investigation.
		(iii) Irregular expenditure	None	N/A	N/A
Total	3	2 796	-

19 June 2017 - NW1391

America, Mr D to ask the Minister of Higher Education and Training

(1)Have any officials in his department been implicated during an investigation by the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (Hawks) into a syndicate that offered acceptances for medical students at the University of KwaZulu-Natal in exchange for cash; if so, what are the relevant details; (2) does his department have any oversight mechanisms in place monitoring the fairness of the student application process at universities; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?

Source
Link

Reply:

The Minister is not aware of any official in the Department who has been implicated in the Hawks investigation into a crime syndicate offering acceptances for medical students at the University of KwaZulu-Natal.
Public higher education institutions are governed in terms of the Higher Education Act (Act No 101 of 1997, as amended) and their respective statutes. The Act clearly stipulates that the public higher education institutions established in terms of this Act are juristic persons (section 20(4)); as such, they enjoy a large degree of autonomy. The Act empowers Councils to govern universities, which entails determining the admission policy, entrance requirements in respect of particular higher education programmes, number of students who may be admitted for a particular higher education programme, manner of their selection and minimum requirements for readmission to study at the public higher education institution concerned. As part of their governance role, Councils must exercise effective oversight over the implementation of these policies.

Currently there are no existing mechanisms to monitor the student application process at universities; however, the Department is in the process of developing the Central Applications Service.

COMPILER/CONTACT PERSONS:

EXT:

DIRECTOR – GENERAL

STATUS:

DATE:

QUESTION 1391 APPROVED/NOT APPROVED/AMENDED

Dr BE NZIMANDE, MP

MINISTER OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING

STATUS:

DATE:

19 June 2017 - NW1583

Madisha, Mr WM to ask the Minister of Mineral Resources

Whether, with reference to his replies to question 27 on 2 March 2016, question 287 on 14 March 2016 and question 1155 on 10 May 2016, and in view of the leaked e-mails that have been published in the media recently, which indicate that he had travelled to Switzerland with a number of members of a certain family (name furnished) and a certain person (named furnished), he travelled to Switzerland with the specified family members and the specified person in 2015; if not, how did he travel to Switzerland; if so, (a) what were the circumstances of the specified trip and (b) what is his relationship with the specified person?

Source
Link

Reply:

In confirmation and further to the responses to questions 287 on 14 March 2016 and question 1155 on 10 May 2016, the Minister and officials from the department made an official trip as part of his mandate and in keeping with the undertakings made to avoid job losses.

Approved/Not Approved

Mr MJ Zwane, MP

Minister of Mineral Resources

Date Submitted:-……………/………………/2017

19 June 2017 - NW1027

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 attorneys who had advised and acted on behalf of the SABC Board chairperson and the Company Secretary in denying Parliament access to the documents requested in preparation for the inquiry should face all appropriate consequences, including being reported to the appropriate law society, (ii) in light of the former Company Secretary’s role in obstructing the inquiry, the Interim Board should investigate her conduct, and if necessary she should be charged criminally in terms of section 17(2)(e) of the Diplomatic Immunities and Privileges Act, Act 37 of 2001, (iii) the new Board in conjunction with the Minister of Communications should implement necessary disciplinary action against the acting Group Chief Executive Officer for having defied Parliament, (iv) the SABC Board should ensure that an environment free of fear and intimidation or abuse of power prevails at the SABC at all times (details furnished), (v) the revised editorial policy should be withdrawn and thorough public consultation should be conducted and the Interim Board should ensure that this process is expedited, (vi) the Interim Board implements the Public Protector’s remedial action outlined in the report titled When Governance and Ethics Fail (details furnished), (vii) the Interim Board performs an audit of all remedial action, recommendations and orders that have been issued over the past three years to determine the SABC’s compliance in this regard and where matters are not subject to review, implementation plans be developed and executed without delay, (viii) the Interim Board should investigate the nature of the State Security Agency’s activities within the SABC and (b) has the Interim Board set the deadline for achieving each recommendation?

Source
Link

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 - 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)?

Source
Link

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)

~~Name of Official~~

Designation/Rank

Status of disciplinary action

~~Ms Babalwa Magoda~~

Chief Director: Recapitalisation and Development

Official suspended.

Disciplinary hearing commenced 17 February 2017 and is continuing.

~~Mr Vusi Mahlangu~~

Deputy Director General: Land Reform

Disciplinary Hearing finalised;

Official dismissed with effect from 15 June 2016;

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?

Source
Link

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 - 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.

Source
Link

Reply:

(b) No.

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?

Source
Link

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 - NW1389

Bozzoli, Prof B to ask the Minister of Higher Education and Training

With regard to the total number of students receiving funding from the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) in the 2016 academic year, what is the reason for the discrepancy between the figure of total number of students stated in his reply to question 606 on 24 April 2017 as 470 352, and the figure of 405 000 quoted by a certain person (name and details furnished) during a presentation to the Portfolio Committee on Higher Education on 3 May 2017?

Source
Link

Reply:

The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) provided the Department on 4 April 2017 with unaudited data for the 2016 academic year. The unaudited 470 352 NSFAS funded students consisted of 244 488 university and 225 864 Technical and Vocational Education and Training college students as stated in my response to Parliamentary Question 606. Audited 2016 numbers will be submitted upon completion of the external 2016/17 audit process currently underway at NSFAS.

The 405 000 students mentioned by the NSFAS Chairperson refers to the Medium Term Strategic Framework 2016 targeted number of students to be funded.

The difference between the targeted number of students and unaudited funded students is due to the additional allocation NSFAS received for historic debt funding during the 2016 academic year.

COMPILER/CONTACT PERSONS:

EXT:

DIRECTOR – GENERAL

STATUS:

DATE:

QUESTION 1389 APPROVED/NOT APPROVED/AMENDED

Dr BE NZIMANDE, MP

MINISTER OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING

STATUS:

DATE:

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?

Source
Link

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?

Source
Link

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 - NW1462

Van Dyk, Ms V to ask the Minister of Communications

(1)With regard to a certain contract (name furnished), (a) what was the initial budget allocated for the outsourcing of the service to redesign the SA Broadcasting Corporation’s (SABC) website, (b) why did the service need to be outsourced and (c) how many staffers are employed in the SABC’s IT division; (2) whether a tender process was followed to appoint the specified company; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details of the tender process that was followed; (3) (a) who did the shortlisting, (b) who decided to appoint the specified company to provide this service, (c) what was the total value amount of the contract tendered, (d) what total amount has been paid to the specified company to date and (e) what was the quality of work delivered by the specified company?

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Reply:

According to the SABC:

(1) (a) an amount of R 4 550 000 excluding VAT was budgeted for redesign of the SABC seven websites, (b) due to lack of skills and requisite expertise, (c) the business unit (BIT) currently employes five (5) technical and development resources who have to develop and maintain/support 26 websites of the SABC.

(2) an unsolicited proposal was received from the service provider and the entitiy was appointed through deviation in line with the SABC Supply Chain Management Policy.

(3) there was no shortlisting, the appointment was endorsed by the three executive directors, the contract value amount to R4 550 000 excluding VAT, an amount of R4 550 000 excluding VAT has been paid to date, the New Metro FM website bears reference.

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

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Reply:

Not applicable.

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Approved by the Minister on

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19 June 2017 - NW1337

Redelinghuys, Mr MH to ask the MINISTER OF PUBLIC SERVICE AND ADMINISTRATION

Has the Public Service Commission (a) referred any potential conflicts of interest in terms of section 16(1) of the South African Police Service Employment Regulations of 2008 to the Minister of Police and (b) received any report from the Minister of Police in terms of section 16(2) of the specified regulations in the (i) the 2012-13, (ii) 2013-14, (iii) 2014-15, (iv) 2015-16 and (v) 2016-17 financial years; if not, in each case, why not; if so, what are the relevant details in each case?

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Reply:

The PSC scrutinized financial interests of SMS members of the South African Police Service (SAPS)/Department of Police for the 2012/2013 to 2015/2016 financial years in terms of Chapter 3 G of the Public Service Regulations (PSR), 2001. Regulation 16(1) of the SAPS Employment Regulations of 2008 is a derivative of Chapter 3 of the PSR, 2001. Both PSR, 2001 and Regulation 16(1) provide that if the PSC is of the opinion that a registrable interest of a designated employee conflicts or is likely to conflict with the execution of any official duty of that employee, the PSC shall refer the matter to the relevant Executive Authority. Upon such referral, the EAs were expected to consult with the employee concerned and take appropriate steps. The EAs were also expected to report to the PSC within 30 days from the date of the referral, with information on actions taken subsequent to the referral. If no actions were taken, the EAs were supposed to provide reasons thereof.

(a)

(i) No. The PSC did not refer any matter to the Minister of Police (the Minister) relating to conflicts of interest during the 2012/2013 financial year. Due to capacity constraints, the PSC could not scrutinise all the financial disclosure forms that were submitted in respect of the 2012/2013 finical year.

(ii) Yes. The PSC consulted with the forty (40) officials within the SAPS, whose registrable for the 2013/2014 were construed to be posing potential conflicts. The purpose of the consultations was to determine the following:

The extent of the involvement of the officials in the companies.
Whether the officials perform any remunerative work outside their normal duties for the companies.
Whether the involvement of the officials in the companies could lead to actual conflicts of interest.

In terms of Chapter 3 G of the PSR, 2001 the PSC was supposed to refer matters to the relevant Executive Authority in cases where an opinion was held that a conflict of interest existed or was likely to occur. Subsequent to the consultations the PSC referred the forty (40) cases of potential conflicts of interests identified through the scrutiny of financial disclosure forms submitted for the 2013/2014 financial year to the Minister in terms of Chapter 3 G of these PSR, 2001. It was recommended to the Minister that the Minister should provide advice to the officials concerned on the following issues:

Manage potential conflicts of interest so that they do not lead to actual conflicts of interest.
Disclose all their registrable interests on an annual basis.
Seek prior permission to conduct Remunerative Work Outside the Public Service.
Refrain from conducting business with the State

A further recommendation was made that the Minister should consult with the employees who were found to have not disclosed all their registrable interests, to determine the reasons for not fully disclosing their registrable interests and thereafter, consider charging these officials with misconduct for not complying with Chapter 3 of the PSR. The Minister was requested to revert to the PSC within 30 days from the date of receipt of the letter from the PSC, with information on actions taken subsequent to the referral. If no actions were taken, the Minster was requested to provide the reasons thereof.

(iii) Yes. The PSC consulted with the twenty seven (27) officials within the SAPS, whose registrable for the 2014/2015 were construed to be posing potential conflicts. The purpose of the consultation was to determine the following:

The extent of the involvement of the officials in the companies.
Whether the officials perform any remunerative work outside their normal duties for the companies.
Whether the involvement of the officials in the companies could lead to actual conflicts of interest.

In terms of Chapter 3 G of the PSR, 2001 the PSC was supposed to refer matters to the relevant Executive Authority in cases where an opinion was held that a conflict of interest existed or was likely to occur. Subsequent to the consultations the PSC referred the twenty-seven (27) cases of potential conflicts of interests identified through the scrutiny of financial disclosure forms submitted for the 2014/2015 financial year to the Minister in terms of Chapter 3 G of these PSR, 2001. It was recommended to the Minister that the Minister should provide advice to the officials concerned on the following issues:

Manage potential conflicts of interest so that they do not lead to actual conflicts of interest.
Disclose all their registrable interests on an annual basis.
Seek prior permission to conduct Remunerative Work Outside the Public Service.
Refrain from conducting business with the State

A further recommendation was made that the Minister should consult with the employees who were found to have not disclosed all their registrable interests, to determine the reasons for not fully disclosing their registrable interests and thereafter, consider charging these officials with misconduct for not complying with Chapter 3 of the PSR. The Minister was requested to revert to the PSC within 30 days from the date of receipt of the letter from the PSC, with information on actions taken subsequent to the referral. If no actions were taken, the Minster was requested to provide the reasons thereof.

(iv) Yes. The PSC scrutinised the financial disclosure forms in terms of Regulation 21(1) of the PSR 2016. In terms of this Regulation, the PSC must assess compliance with the requirement to disclose all financial interests and also to establish whether the involvement of officials in any activities of the companies could lead to conflicts of interest. It was found that sixty-one (61) officials within the SAPS did not disclose all their registrable interests. The PSC advised the Minister to consult with the officials concerned to determine the reasons for not fully disclosing their registrable interests and thereafter, consider taking disciplinary action against these officials for not complying with the requirements of the Financial Disclosure Framework, in terms of the Disciplinary Code and Procedures, as contained in the SMS Handbook.

The scrutiny also revealed that there were ninety-one (91) officials whose financial interests could be construed as posing potential conflicts of interest. In view of the likelihood that these officials could use State resources to further their private interests, the PSC advised the Minister to consult with the officials concerned to discuss the steps to remove the conflicts of interest in terms of Regulation 21(1)(c). The Minister was also advised that should the officials fail to take appropriate steps to remove the conflicts of interests after such consultation had taken place, the Minister must, in terms of Regulation 21(1)(d) cause disciplinary action to be taken against the officials concerned.

There were officials within the SAPS, with whom the PSC had consulted in the previous financial years and was satisfied with the explanation given regarding the officials involvement in companies. The PSC advised that the involvement of these officials in companies must be tightly monitored to ensure that they do not lead conflicts of interest. The Minister was also advised that should it transpire that such involvement poses potential conflicts of interest, the Minister should take the necessary steps in terms of Regulation 21(1)(c) and (d) as indicated above.

The PSC also found that seven hundred and sixteen (716) officials within the SAPS complied with the Financial Disclosure Framework and are not involved in activities that could be construed as posing potential conflicts of interest. In view thereof, no further action was required from the Minister with regard to the said officials.

The Minister was requested, in terms of Regulation 21(1)(e) of the PSR, 2016, to revert to the PSC within 30 days of receipt of the letter from the PSC with an indication as to whether any steps were taken regarding the PSC’s findings. If steps were taken, a description of those steps was to be provided. If no steps were taken, the Minister was requested to kindly provide the reasons thereof.

(v) No. The due date for the submission of financial disclosure forms in respect of the 2016/2017 financial year was 31 May 2017. The PSC is currently capturing statistics relating to the submission of these forms. The scrutiny of the financial disclosure forms has not been commenced with yet.

(b) No. The PSC has never received any report from the Minister of Police in terms of Chapter 3 G of the PSR, 2001 or in terms of Regulation 21 of the PSR, 2016.

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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?

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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 - NW1178

Hunsinger, Dr CH to ask the Minister of Communications

(1)(a) What is the total number of cases that were investigated by the forensic unit of the SA Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) since 1 May 2014, (b) what are the amounts involved in each case and (c) how many cases resulted in (i) disciplinary action, (ii) criminal procedures and (iii) no action whatsoever; (2) what is the stated deadline for conclusion of each case where disciplinary procedures were instituted; (3) with regard to the cases that resulted in no action being taken, (a) why has no action been instituted in respect of the specified cases and (b) when will the investigation be concluded in this regard; (4) how many of the SABC employees who are currently being investigated by the forensic unit have been identified in other reports, including the Special Investigating Unit report, the Auditor-General's report of 2009 and other similar investigations by audit firms; (5) how does her department intend to resolve the matter of unethical conduct at the SABC?

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Reply:

(1), (2), (3) and (4) Thirty-seven (37) reports were issued, table herewith below provides a summary of all reports issued for the period 01 May 2014 to 31 March 2017.

(5) The SABC has been directed to (i) review relevant policies including human resource policies, (ii) ensure participation of all employees during the review process, (iii) ensure awareness of all policies,(iv) and ensure compliance thereof, amongst others.

REPORTS ISSUED

January 2014 – March 2014

AREA OF REVIEW/ PROJECT NAME & REPORT ISSUED DATE	TASK	SUMMARY OF FINDINGS	RECOMMENDATION	MANAGEMENT ACTION	RESPONSIBLE MANAGER	IMPLEMENTED/ NOT IMPLEMENTED/ ACTION IN PROGRESS
Airtime Outside Broadcasts Missing Petty Cash (TECH14/1123) 05 December 2014	Allegations of missing petty cash	(Non-Compliance to Policies and Procedures) Accounting Officer and Financial Manager failed to comply with Cash Transactions Policy in that they did not record all cash movements, did not issue receipt, did not do cash counts and balance floats.	Disciplinary Action to be instituted against the Line Manager and the Employee.	Disciplinary Action	Dennis Harold	Awaiting Management Action
Procurement Security Tender review (PRO14/1154) 02 December 2014	Review into security tender processes	(Non-Compliance to Policies and Procedures) Irregularities in the current security tender process.	New security tender process to be started.	Rectification of control environment	Madoda Shushu	Awaiting Management Action
Radio Metro FM (GSM14/1127) 28 November 2014	Allegation of unauthorised broadcast of a Campaign	(Non Compliance to Policies and Procedures) Elements of the campaign were broadcast on Metro FM without authorisation.	Disciplinary Action to be instituted against employees involved.	Disciplinary Action	Hazel Tlhabanyane	Awaiting Management Action
Technology BIT – Missing Equipment (TECH14/1120) 19 November 2014	Alleged missing equipment at BIT	(Non Compliance to Policies and Procedures) Allegations were found to be unsubstantiated.	BIT should implement a proper system of control for all items purchased.	Rectification of control environment	Lorraine Sefolo	Awaiting Management Action
Content Unethical Behaviour (CON14/1138) 04 November 2014	Commissioning Editor allegedly performing additional work without permission	(Non Compliance to Policies and Procedures) Allegations of additional work being performed were found to be unsubstantiated.	No evidence could be found to substantiate the allegations; therefore we could not recommend any corrective action.	No Action required	Jacqueline Setai	No action required
Procurement Verification of qualifications (PRO14/1139) 28 October 2014	Alleged misrepresentation of qualifications	(Non Compliance to Policies and Procedures) Allegations that the qualifications were misrepresented were found to be unsubstantiated.	No evidence could be found to substantiate the allegations; therefore we could not recommend any corrective action.	No Action required	Anton Heunis	No action required
TV GM: Channels (TV14/1142) 21 October 2014	Allegations leveled against GM: Channels	(Non Compliance to Policies and Procedures) The GM: Channels failed to disclose his Business Interests.	Disciplinary action to be instituted against GM: Channels	Disciplinary Action	Verona Duwarkah	Awaiting Management Action
Lotus FM Telethon (PBSR14/1133) 29 September 2014	Alleged misrepresentation pertaining to the funds raised during the Warm Hearts Campaign	(Unethical Behaviour) No proper documentation of shoes bought and distributed, were kept for reconciliation and audit purposes.	Progressive disciplinary action to be instituted against former Marketing Manager and the Programmes Manager.	Progressive Disciplinary Action	Zolisile Mapipa Vincent Tsoenyane	Awaiting Management Action
North West Province Executive Producer – News and Current Affairs (REG14/1132) 25 September 2014	Alleged irregular appointment of the Executive Producer – News and Current Affairs	(Non compliance to Policies and Procedures) Candidates were interviewed by a panel and the successful candidate was selected by the panel. Human Resources failed to keep all the interview packs on record.	Human Resources must ensure that all interview documentation is kept for record purposes. Recruitment Policy to be reviewed.	Rectification of control environment	Dingaan Feliti	Completed.
Radio 2000 Irregular claims (PBSR14/1120) 16 September 2014	Irregular claims submitted by On Air Radio Presenter	(Non compliance to Policies and Procedures) No new contract in place for 2015 after changes were made to the contract amount and an overpayment of R400.00 in October 2013.	Progressive disciplinary action to be instituted against the Programmes Manager The amount of R400.00 to be recovered from the On Air Radio Presenter.	Progressive Disciplinary action and Recovery	Carlito Sheikh	Completed. Progressive hearing held.
Free State & Northern Cape Province Abuse of vehicles - Kimberley (REG13/1098) 25 August 2014	Misuse of SABC Vehicle at the News offices in Kimberley	(Non compliance to Policies and Procedures) Assignment Editor used a SABC Vehicle for private purposes and without completing the necessary ML4 forms.	Disciplinary action to be instituted against Radio Assignment Editor and Acting Regional Editor.	Disciplinary action	Mamontha Motaung	Action in progress
Commercial Enterprises Review of RAP Studios Payments (GSM13/1075) 25 August 2014	Review of payments made at RAP Studios	(Fraud) An artist submitted invoices for work which was never performed.	The amount of R29,400.00 to be recovered from an artist and her contract to be terminated.	Recovery	Maekanya Morotoba	Recovery in progress
Procurement Head of Procurement (PRO14/1119) 19 August 2014	Allegations levelled against the Head of Procurement	(Non Compliance to Policies and Procedures) One deviation was referred to BAC and the other was under the R2 million thresholds. It was common cause that the Head of Procurement and GM: Procurement Operations knew each other and previously worked together.	The Procurement Policy and DAF is in contradiction pertaining to the referral of deviations below R2 million, this should be addressed. Recruitment Policy is silent on if and how acquaintances should be declared, this should be addressed.	Rectification of control environment	Tian Olivier	Action in progress
Procurement Cover Quoting (PRO14/1111) 01 August 2014	Alleged cover quoting during a bid for catering services	(Fraud) Service Provider intentionally misrepresented facts to the SABC.	Disciplinary action to be instituted against the Buyer who failed to verify information submitted to the SABC.	Disciplinary action	Mamontha Motaung	Completed. Progressive hearing held
Group Services SABC Medscheme (GRP13/1100) 23 July 2014	Employees colluding with a Psychologist to bill SABC Medscheme for fictitious consultations	(Fraud) Twenty four employees colluded with a Clinical Psychologist to bill SABC Medscheme for fictitious consultations. In return the practitioner paid the employees a cash amount.	Disciplinary action to be instituted against the twenty four employees.	Disciplinary action	Bongane Mabaso Theresa Geldenhuys Oupa Mahlangu Dennis Harold Lesetja Lekgotho Tankiso Mothebe Tumiso Radebe	In progress (Another 192 incidents were identified and the matter was put on hold pending finalisation of the remaining matters)
Procurement Desktop RFI (TECH14/1109) 15 July 2014	Procurement irregularities pertaining to the Desktop Request for Information	(Non-compliance to Policies and Procedures) Technology requested deviation from normal Procurement processes. This was supported by the Head of Procurement and approved by the BAC Round Robin Members.	New deviation request form applicable from 1 March 2014 must be used for future deviation requests.	Rectification of Control environment	Madoda Shushu	Completed.
News Unruly Behaviour (NEWS14/1119) 11 July 2014	Unruly behaviour of employee at a hotel	(Unethical Behaviour) Unruly behaviour at a hotel brought the name of the SABC into disrepute and damaged the image of the SABC.	Disciplinary action	Disciplinary action	Simon Tebele	Completed. Employee received a written warning.
Commercial Enterprises Media Agency (GSM14/1113) 08 July 2014	Irregularities pertaining to the account held by a Media Agency	(Non-compliance to Policies and Procedures) We established that a SABC Marketing Executive had an undeclared interest in a company owned by his spouse which was doing business with the SABC. The spouse on whose name the company was registered, took SABC direct clients.	Progressive action and Disciplinary action to be instituted. The Marketing Executive to be recalled from the Eastern Cape offices to Johannesburg.	Disciplinary action- Management resolved that no further action is warranted. Disciplinary action	Thabile Dlamini Eugene Zwane	Completed. In Progress
*Ikwekwezi* FM *Ikwekwezi* *FM Dramas* *(PBSR13/1099)* *03 July 2014*	*Allegations levelled against the Drama Producer at* *Ikwekwezi* FM	(*Fraud)* *Drama actor at* *Ikwekwezi* *claimed payment of the same episode twice. Abuse* *of power by the Drama Producer.*	*Disciplinary action to be instituted.* *An amount of R11,000.00 to be recovered***	*Disciplinary action and recovery*	*Philip* *Mahlangu*	*Action in progress.* *THE DISCIPLINARY HEARING WAS COMPLETED.*
TV Operations Alleged theft of SABC Property (CON13/1095) 12 June 2014	Unauthorised removal of SABC Property	(Theft) SABC décor items were allegedly stolen whilst kept at the private storage facility outside the SABC. A register was not kept by TV Operations of the items, housed during transportation from the SABC to the storage facility. Stolen items could not be identified as no proper records were kept.	TV Operations should ensure that a register is kept for all items under their control.	Rectification of Control environment	Oupa Mahlangu	Completed.
Ukhozi FM Ukhozi FM Drama (PBSR13/1092) 03 June 2014	Fictitious invoices being submitted by actors to Ukhozi FM	(Fraud) Freelance actors submitted fictitious invoices in collusion with the Drama Producer at Ukhozi FM.	Disciplinary Action to be instituted and recovery of R 22, 650 from the Freelancers	Disciplinary action and recovery	Bonga Mpanza	Action in progress.
Henley TV Facilities Invasion of Privacy (TECH14/1110) 29 May 2014	Allegations of invasion of privacy	(unethical behaviour) An employee at Henley TV Facilities alleged that his line manager accessed and downloaded emails from his computer without his permission. According to the records from BIT, only email logs were downloaded by BIT on request by the line manager for a disciplinary matter against the employee for various transgressions he committed. This was done in line with SABC policies and procedures	No evidence could be found to substantiate the allegations; therefore we could not recommend any corrective action.	No action required	Lesetja Lekgotho	Completed.
Procurement Catering Services (PRO13/1105) 21 May 2014	Alleged improper inducement from a service provider	(Corruption / bribery) A service provider gave a SABC employee in the procurement division, money on two occasions as a gift. The service provider had submitted a tender for canteen services at the time of the incident. The employee reported the matter to her line manager.	The contract of the service provider was terminated	Rectification of control environment	Madoda Shushu	Completed.
Human Capital Services Gold coin verification (GRP13/1074) 19 May 2014	Verification of long services awards	(Non-compliance to Policies and Procedures) Long service coins were allocated to staff members who did not qualify for such coins incorrectly; e.g. a staff member received a ½ ounce coin instead of a 1 ounce. No proper documentation / records were kept when coins were issued. Coins were ordered for staff in advance, as long service awards. Some of the coins were not collected due to staff retiring or resigning prior to qualifying for long service awards. Some of the unclaimed coins were not returned to Treasury thus exposing the coins to potential theft.	All coins not collected with four months, should be returned to Treasury to avoid them being exposed to theft.	Rectification of control environment	Jabulani Mabaso	Completed.
Group Services SABC Tours (GRP13/1088) 14 May 2014	Irregular appointment of a temporary staff member at SABC Tours	(Non-compliance to Policies and Procedures) Temporary Tour Facilitator was appointed based on a motivation. Three interns were appointed at Tours during 2013.	Recruitment Policy should include temporary recruitment. SOP for Interns should be communicated.	Rectification of control environment	Jabulani Mabaso	Action in progress

April 2015 – March 2016

AREA OF REVIEW/ PROJECT NAME & REPORT ISSUED DATE	ALLEGATION	SUMMARY OF FINDINGS	RECOMMENDATION	MANAGEMENT ACTION	RESPONSIBLE MANAGER	IMPLEMENTED/ NOT IMPLEMENTED/ ACTION IN PROGRESS

Procurement News and Current Affairs Portable Recorders (PRO15/1243) 14 March 2016	UK company claimed to be a reseller of Marantz products in SA that were distributed by another SA company.	(Non Compliance to Policies and Procedures) HOP did not refer complaints received from clients regarding the tender at News and Current Affairs to the GCEO to resolve as per the SCM Policy.	Disciplinary action against HOP, Procurement should verify supplier letters before appointment of a service provider.	DC against HOP for failure to comply with the provisions of the SCM Policy.	James Aguma	Completed: Communication was send to Procurement staff regarding the verification of supplier letters. Awaiting Management Action: Investigation against Mr. Shushu still in progress by external service provider.

Radio Xitsonga Music Awards (RAD15/1232) 24 December 2015	Allegations that the musician who received the best male and best collaboration award bribed two individuals at the station, with an amount of R15 000 each.	(Corruption) The allegation of bribery was unsubstantiated. Most popular song of the year results were misrepresented by the station manager in that he mentioned Song B by another artist when in truth and fact, based on the number of votes, Song C was the winner of the category.	Disciplinary action against the Station Manager of Monghana Lonene FM. Disciplinary action against Group Internal Audit Portfolio Manager. Draft and implement a Policy and SOP for Music Awards.	Disciplinary action and improvement of internal control.	Zolisile Mapipa	Action In Progress: DC against the Station Manager to commence on the 11th May 2016. Completed: Progressive action against the Portfolio Manager has been completed (Verbal Warning).
Technology Protection Services (TECH14/1159) 15 December 2015	Alleged irregular appointments at Protection Services.	(Non Compliance to Policies and Procedures) Protection Services appointed persons who did not meet the requirements as per advertised position(s). We further established that applicants who met the requirements as per the advert were not shortlisted and interviewed.	Disciplinary action should be instituted against Chief Security Officer. Progressive action should be instituted against HR Consultants.	Disciplinary action	Kubendhran Padayachee Mzu Ndlovu	Completed: the Security Manager was requested to provide proof of qualifications which were not reflected on his CV at the time of his application and interviewing. Human Resources updated the personnel files accordingly. The then acting GE Risk and Governance considered the report and determined that there would not be further action taken by management No further action required.
Sport SABC Sport (CON14/1140) 15 December 2015	Various allegations at SABC Sport.	(Fraud) Independent Contractor claimed for hours not worked. Independent contractor submitted duplicate claims as well. Specialist Producer failed to verify production registers and invoices prior to approving and for further signing as both Producer and Executive Producer as both these functions carries different controls/ responsibilities. Operations Manager failed to exercise due care when approving payments to MOP. GM Radio Productions engaged the supplier to render a service without a written contract.	Terminate the contractual relationship with the Independent Contractor. Recover the amount of R1,059,200.00 from the Independent Contractor. Disciplinary action against the employees implicated.	Disciplinary action and recovery	Bessie Tugwane	Action In Progress: Group Executive of Sport is meeting with Employee Relations on 10 May 2016 to finalised a date for the formal sitting of the DC panel to deal with the internal candidate. This will further assist in determining how to proceed with the external / independent contractor.
Procurement Tshwane Radio Studios (PRO15/1227) 04 December 2015	A Service Provider who responded to a tender, claimed to be the UK reseller of studio equipment.	(Non Compliance to Policies and Procedures) We established that the Service Provider is not a reseller of Telos products in SA, they can only sell in the UK.	Letter of Intent for should be cancelled. In future, Procurement should confirm with Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) if a SA supplier is one of their resellers/ distributors.	Rectification of control environment	Zakir Rawoot	Completed: Letter of Intent was cancelled and Procurement staff was informed to verify the authenticity of sole supplier letters. No further action required
News Various Irregular Claims- Integration in the newsroom (NEWS15/1225) 01 December 2015	Alleged irregular claims for hours not work by Independent Contractors.	(Fraud) Independent Contractor’s access card records and the time sheets revealed that some of the Independent Contractors claimed for hours which they did not work, i.e. they claimed for a full eight (8) hour shift even on days that they did not work a full shift. Line Management failed to verify hours worked prior to approving payments.	Recover a total amount of R4,708.32 from all Independent Contractors identified consider terminating the agreements. Disciplinary action against three (3) Line Managers.	Disciplinary action and recovery	Nothando Maseko	Completed : Three (3) Independent Contractors have paid back the overpayments. Two (2) have made the necessary arrangements with payroll to deduct. The five (5) remaining Independent Contractors have not made any arrangements for payment. The Line Manager took a decision not to schedule them for work.
Procurement Security Tender Auckland Park and TVOB’s (PRO15/1214) 01 December 2015	It is alleged that there had been inconsistencies in applying the established bid evaluation criteria to bidders.	(Non Compliance to Policies and Procedures) The BEC did not evaluate the security companies as per the established criteria as stipulated in the BID documentation.	A re-run of this security tender.	Rectification of control environment	Zakir Rawoot	Re-evaluation process has been completed. Matter on the Agenda for a decision by the BAC (Bid Adjudication Committee) scheduled for 11 May 2016.
Radio Motsweding FM- Various Allegations (RAD15/1200) 17 November 2015	Various allegations at Motsweding FM	(Unethical Behaviour) Two Producers claimed for days they were not in studio. This resulted to Fruitless and wasteful expenditure amounting to R313, 250.	R46 852 to be recovered from Producers. Disciplinary action against the Programmes Manager. Region should install automated access control system.	Disciplinary action and recovery	Katlego Mokhele	Action In Progress: DC against employee will take place on the 26th and 27th of May 2016.
Group Profounder Training Provider (GRP15/1211) 10 November 2015	Staff members alleged that they never received their free gifts which were part of a package when they registered for a workshop with Profounder.	(Fraud) Staff members received their gifts. The allegation was unsubstantiated.	Learning & Development Management should ensure that the delegates who attended training and received gifts, declared these gifts accordingly.	Rectification of control environment	Theigasen Govender	Completed: Staff declared their gifts. No further action required
Group Fictitious contract of employment (GRP 15/1217) 27 October 2015	Alleged fraudulent offer of employment to student at UJ	(Fraud) The contract was not legit and wasn’t provided by an SABC employee. Money was accepted from the student for training which he never received.	Protection Services should create awareness to all security personnel and report the matter to SAPS for fraud and pretending to be SABC employee. Management should create awareness to members of the public regarding SABC recruitment processes / employment opportunities, training.	Rectification of control environment	Kaizer Kganyago Simon Mathebula	Completed : Group Communication issued a statement informing members of the public about the SABC recruitment processes. The complainant was advised to lay criminal charges at the Brixton SAPS No further action is required from the SABC.
Group DTT Migration Training RFQ(GRP15/1203) 21 October 2015	Alleged irregularities pertaining to RFQ for DTT Migration Training	(Unethical Behaviour) Technical Training Practitioner failed to obtain relevant signatures and future exposed forwarded internal confidential to suppliers. The Buyer accepted ‘Approval to Proceed with the Tender Process’ document without relevant signature and proceeded with the evaluation process prior to the finalisation of the Pre-Qualifying report.	Disciplinary action against the employees implicated.	Disciplinary action	Theigasen Govender Zakir Rawoot (Acting)	Completed: Final written warning was issued against the Technical Training Practitioner. Action In Progress: A new acting Head of Procurement has been appointed. He still needs to peruse the report and determine the action required.
Group Fraudulent Producer for Skeem Saam (GRP15/1216) 07 October 2015	Non SABC employee held TV auditions under false pretends by and introduced himself as an employee of the SABC.	(Fraud) A non SABC employee held auditions under false pretends in Klerksdorp and charged members of the public a total amount of R250 per person.	Create public awareness pertaining to auditions and processes that are followed by the SABC. Management should consider reporting the matter to SAPS.	Rectification of control environment	Kaizer Kganyago	Completed : Members of the community opened a criminal case against the suspect in Klerksdorp. The SABC issued a statement, advising members of the public about SABC processes regarding auditions. No further action required from the SABC.
Radio Metro FM Conflict of interest - Metro FM – Programme Complier (RAD15/1197) 15 October 2015	Alleged conflict of interest by Metro FM employee and Independent Contractor.	(Unethical Behaviour) Producer and On Air presenter at Metro FM rendered services to Castle Milk Stout in their personal capacity which was in conflict with their duties at the station.	Disciplinary action against employee. Terminating of Independent Contractors Agreement of the On-Air presenter.	Disciplinary action	Sibongile Mtyali	Completed: SABC employee’s contract has been terminated. Completed : Termination of Independent Contractor Completed

Metro FM Trade Exchange (RAD15/1201) 30 September 2015	Employees misused Trade Exchange Agreement with a service provider	(Non Compliance to Policies and Procedures) Employees used Trade Exchange Agreement with a service provider to order gifts for their personal use.	Disciplinary action to be instituted against the former Marketing Manager, Events Coordinator and Marketing Assistant. The amount of R47,217.35 to be recovered from the former Marketing Manager.	Disciplinary action and recovery	Sibongile Mtyali Puleng Thulo	Completed The Former Marketing Manager was found not quality. The Events Coordinator and Marketing Assistant received warnings.
Radio Ikwekwezi FM and Metro FM Music Compilers (RAD15/1215) 30 September 2015	Music compilers allegedly accepted undue benefit from music artists in order to have their music played / included in the Station’s playlist.	(Corruption) An employee at Ikwekwezi FM accepted undue benefit to have music scheduled and played on air. The employee resigned with immediate effect.	No Disciplinary action as the employee resigned. Management to reiterate to all Stations’ music compilers that action will be instituted against those who solicit bribe/accept any undue benefit which may impair/influence their decision making, from musicians, record labels and members of the public.	Disciplinary action	Mr Zolisile Mapipa Mr Leuba Ramakgolo	Completed
News Freelancers in the Sesotho/Sepedi/Setsana desk (NEWS15/1210) 21 September 2015	It was alleged that Independent Contractors claimed for eight (8) hour shifts, yet they were not present in the SABC buildings for eight (8) hours	(Fraud) During the month of May 2015 Independent Contractors claimed shifts of eight (8) hours each. An analysis of their access records revealed that they were not present for eight (8) hours on all the occasion that they claimed eight (8) hours for.	Recovery amount of R5,775. And R4,875.00 from Independent Contractors involved, respectively. Management should consider terminating the agreements of the Independent Contractors based on dishonesty. Progressive disciplinary action the Supervisor / Executive Producer for failure to exercise due when approving payments. Management should revisit Independent Contractor’s Agreements and their contributions, to determine whether these are in line with the Labour Relations Act regarding supervision and working hours.	Recovery Progressive disciplinary action	Jimi Matthews / Nothando Maseko	Completed
News News Software (NEWS15/1192) 18 September 2015	Alleged non adherence to processes when procuring software for news.	Non Compliance to Policies and Procedures) Deviation process was not followed as no approval was obtained from the BAC / Head of Procurement.	Disciplinary action	Disciplinary action	James Aguma	Action In Progress
Technology Corporate Storage Solution (TECH15/1209) 15 September 2015	It was alleged that information pertaining to the procurement process was leaked to bidder(s)	(Unethical Behaviour) The BEC members, who were approached by the prospective suppliers for comment, demonstrated ethical values by declining to comment on the progress / status of the process.	We could not find any evidence to substantiate the allegations.	No action required	Kuben Padayachee	No Action
Radio Lotus FM Dramas (PBSR14/1145) 24 August 2015	It was alleged that the Drama Producer at Lotus FM signed and submitted tax invoices and timesheets on behalf of an independent contractor	(Fraud) The Drama Producer’s husband is a freelance writer for the Independent Contractor and she did not declare it. The Drama Producer had unsigned tax invoices for the Independent contractor on her computer, which she claimed the Independent contractor gave to her. The Drama Producer submitted tax invoices and timesheets on behalf of the Independent contractor. The Drama Assistant allegedly witnessed the Drama Producer signing the tax invoices for the Independent contractor. Various documents were submitted to the Forensic Analysis. It was concluded that the Drama Producer could not be excluded from having forged the signatures as the invoices were not signed by the Writer. Signatures could not be linked to the Drama Producer as there was an element of deception on the signatures. The Drama Producer could not be conclusively linked to the disputed signatures.	Disciplinary action against the Drama Producer. Management should terminate the contract of the Independent contractor Drama Producers should declare their relationships with prospective writers .	Disciplinary action	Zolisile Mapipa	Awaiting Management Action
News Alleged Producer (NEWS15/1205) 24 August 2015	A member of the public attended functions at different events purporting to be a Producer for News. Further promised that he will make inserts / footage available in order to gain undue benefit	(Unethical Behaviour) we received complaints from Public Relations & Events Company, alleging that a Mr. Tumi Moatshe attended various events purporting to be a SABC News Producer and received undue benefits	Group Communication should create public awareness about people purporting to be from SABC for personal gain, using the good name of the SABC .	Rectification of control environment	Kaizer Kganyago	Completed
News Irregular claims (NEWS15/1194) 23 July 2015	Freelance employee claimed for hours not worked	(Fraud) Freelance employee claimed for a full shift whilst he was not at the SABC.	Consider termination of freelance employee’s contract. Disciplinary action to be instituted against Executive Producer: TV News and Bulletin Editor: Sepedi, TV News. The amount of R8,850.00 to be recovered from the Freelance employee.	Disciplinary action and recovery.	Nothando Maseko	Completed
Procurement Non Disclosure (PRO15/1189) 22 July 2015	Alleged non-disclosure	(Non Compliance to Policies and Procedures) Supplier and spouse failed to disclose their relationship to SABC.	Supplier to update his marital status with the Vendor Master office. Disciplinary action to be instituted against Supervisor: Tours	Disciplinary action.	Tumiso Radebe Hosea Jiyane	Completed
Procurement Mixing Consoles Tender (PRO14/1184) 10 July 2015	Irregularities pertaining to Mixing Consoles Tender	(Non Compliance to Policies and Procedures) Employees did not comply with the Procurement Policy in that they requested three bidders to resubmit their quotations.	Disciplinary action to be instituted against Sourcing Specialist.	Disciplinary action.	Madoda Shushu	Action In Progress
Technology Grievance – Building Technology (TECH15/1193) 08 July 2015	Various allegations at Building Technology	(Unethical Behaviour) Allegations were found to be unsubstantiated.	No action recommended as no evidence of wrongdoing was found.	No action recommended as no evidence of wrongdoing was found.	Liketso Mashigo	Completed
KwaZulu-Natal Medscheme - KZN (REG15/1191) 07 July 2015	Alleged fraudulent claims	(Fraud) Higher claims for certain employees were as a result of chronic medication. No evidence was found of wrongdoing by the employees.	No action recommended as no evidence of wrongdoing was found.	No action recommended as no evidence of wrongdoing was found.	Frans Matlala	Completed

Technology Missing iPads (TECH14/1146) 09 June 2015	Missing iPads	(Theft) No proper system is in place over the procuring and movement of iPads.	Adequate and effective system to be developed to manage movement of iPads procured by SABC.	Rectification of control environment	Dennis Herold	Completed
Television Fraudulent Pension Fund Claim (TV15/1187) 25 May 2015	Misrepresentation to unduly benefit from the Pension Fund and Group Life Assurance of a deceased employee	(Fraud) Employee intentionally and knowingly submitted false/fraudulent information on SABC nomination forms in order to unduly benefit.	Disciplinary action to be instituted against the Programme Acceptance Officer.	Disciplinary action	Jabulani Mabaso	Completed
Transport After Hours Transport Vouchers (TECH14/1148) 19 May 2015	Abuse of After Hours Transport Vouchers	(Unethical Behaviour) No evidence of wrongdoing was found against the employee.	No action recommended as no evidence of wrongdoing was found.	No action to be taken.	King Matshaba	Completed
Henley TV Facilities Theft of steel (TECH14/1183) 18 May 2015	Theft of steel at Henley TV Facilities	(Theft) Project Coordinator signed out SABC property without the authority to do so.	Disciplinary action to be instituted against the Project Coordinator: Henley TV Facilities	Disciplinary Action	King Matshaba	Completed
SABC Sport Gift Registry (SPORT15/1186) 04 May 2015	Receiving of undue benefit from an Independent Contractor	(Unethical Behaviour) Employee received an undue benefit from an Independent Contractor which was in contravention of SABC Policies and Governance protocols.	Disciplinary action to be instituted against the former General Manager: Sport Productions. The contracts of the Independent Contractor to be terminated.	Disciplinary Action	Bessie Tugwana	Action In Progress
Motsweding FM Funeral Contribution (RAD14/1185) 24 April 2015	Unethical Behaviour by former Station Manager	(Unethical Behaviour) The former Station Manager utilised funds meant for the funeral contribution to purchase groceries for the office.	Disciplinary action to be instituted against the former Motsweding FM Station Manager.	Disciplinary Action	Zolisile Mapipa	Completed
Henley TV Facilities Service Outages (TECH14/1179) April 2015	Staff members intentionally caused blackouts on Air	(Unethical Behaviour) No evidence of wrongdoing was found against the employees.	No action to be taken.	No action to be taken.	Lesetja Lekgotho	Completed

January 2017 – March 2017

AREA OF REVIEW/ PROJECT NAME & REPORT ISSUED DATE	ALLEGATION	SUMMARY OF FINDINGS	RECOMMENDATION	MANAGEMENT ACTION	RESPONSIBLE MANAGER	IMPLEMENTED/ NOT IMPLEMENTED/ ACTION IN PROGRESS
Procurement Various allegations at Media Technology Infrastructure (PRO16/1283) 27 March 2017	We received a request to investigate allegations of non-compliance to SABC procurement processes for the appointment of a Licensing Service Provider	(Non-compliance to policies and procedures) An employee at BIT appointed a Licensing Service Provider without following proper procurement processes.	Disciplinary action against Manager Service Desk for Failure to comply with the provisions of clause 12.1 of DAF and Contravention of the provisions of clause 57 (a) and (c) of the PFMA.	Disciplinary action	Mr. Tseliso Ralitabo	Action in progress
Limpopo Operation failure to adhere to a lawful instruction (REG16/1303) 22 March 2017	Alleged sharing of confidential information by the panel members pertaining to the interviews conducted for the Munghana Lonene FM presenter position.	(Non-compliance to policies and procedures) An employee at Human Capital services failed to execute a lawful instruction pertaining to the engagement of an Independent Contractor.	Disciplinary action against Manager, Human Resource Capital, Limpopo Province for failure to adhere to a lawful instruction.	Disciplinary action	Mr. Mohlolo Lephaka Ms. Makuya now dealing with the matter	Action in progress HR is in the process to submit a motivation to seek approval to proceed with a disciplinary process.
Governance Project Qinisa (Special request) (GOV16/1308) 17 March 2017	We received a special request conduct a review on Project Qinisa to determine whether payments to the service provider were done in accordance to the payment schedule and deliverables	(non-compliance to policies and procedures and the provisions of DAF) We established that payments were not linked to deliverable as per the contract. Payments were made as per the schedules and not linked to monthly deliverable	Management to implement contract management controls	No disciplinary action Recommended in our review	Ms. Theresa Geldenhuys	No Action required GE: Governance and Assurance has the prerogative to institute corrective actions were deemed necessary based on findings presented in the report
Kwa-Zulu Natal Operation (Radio) Free utilisation of studios (REG16/1279) 14 March 2017	Singer and Producer altered a song belonging to another artist and submitted it to Lotus FM as his own; and Station Manager Ukhozi FM authorised the use of SABC studio without payment.	(Non-compliance to policies and procedures) Station Manager Ukhozi FM allowed the Singer and Producer to use SABC Studios without a written contract. Committing him to the delivery of music in return for free utilisation of the studios to record music for the SABC to capacitate the station with 90%local content/ music.	Disciplinary action against Station Manager Ukhozi FM for Contravening the PFMA and DAF and the amount of R98, 040.00 should be recorded as fruitless and wasteful in respect of the utilisation of the studio with no benefit as no music was delivered to the station.	Disciplinary action	Ms. Zamambo Mkhize	Completed No disciplinary action will be taken. PGM is of the view that the Station Manager acted on an instruction by an Executive Member. This is despite the fact that the SABC has policies and procedures that needs to be adhered to. There was further no benefit to the SABC for the utilisation of the studio due to failure by Management in the Province to ensure that a contract with the Music Producer was in place for delivery of music to meet the 90% requirement for local content / music.
Radio Alleged corruption and nepotism at Ukhozi FM (RAD15/1245) 22 February 2017	We received allegations of nepotism against Programmes Manager, at Ukhozi FM increased salaries of the Ukhozi FM breakfast team in the middle of January 2016, Content Producer on the Afternoon Drive show received preferential treatment and she employed her friends in key positions.	(Non-compliance to SABC policies and procedures) The former acting Station Manager increased the rate for one of the Ukhozi FM On Air Presenters without obtaining the necessary approval from Radio Management. We further established an Outside Broadcast vehicle was dispatched for an Event without following proper processes.	Disciplinary action against Programmes Manager, at Ukhozi FM for Contravening Clause 12.1 of SABC Delegation of Authority Framework. Disciplinary action against Station Manager - Ukhozi FM for increasing the salary without the necessary authorisation/approval from line Management.	Disciplinary action	Ms. Zamambo Mkhize	Action in progress The matter was referred to the G.E. Corporate Affairs to approve that disciplinary measures be instituted against the Station Manager at Ukhozi. Currently awaiting approval.
Technology Alleged sharing of confidential information (TECH16/1296) 9 February 2017	We received a complaint that Project Manager, Henley TV Facilities, and Studio Operation shared information relating to the engagement of an Independent Contractor with third parties without following proper procedures	Non-compliance to SABC policies and procedures) We established that an employee at Henley TV Facilities hosted an individual from an external company to serve summons to appear before a disciplinary inquiry at his place of employment. Security protocols were not observed such that the person was left to proceed to the studios where the independent Contractor was rendering services to the SABC.	Disciplinary action against Project Manager, Henley TV Facilities, and Studio Operation for breach of Physical Security Protocols and non-compliance to SABC policies and procedure	Disciplinary action	Mr. Buti Seipei	Completed Manager, Henley TV Facilities, and Studio Operation received a written warning on 14 April 2017. The security officers who failed to perform his/her duties have been reprimanded.
Group Learning and Development (GRP16/1273) 8 February 2017	We received allegations that Skills Development Manager at Learning and Development changed the criteria for appointing a prospective service provider to provide Film and Television learning material for the Learning and Development Department.	(Non-compliance to policies and procedures) We established that two employees at Learning and Development negotiated a deal with a prospective service provider outside the procurement process. The Service Provider was privy to the specifications of a tender prior to this been released to the market.	Disciplinary action against General Manager: Learning and Development and Skills Development Manager; Learning and Development for, Failure to comply with the provisions of clause 12.1 of DAF, Contravention of the provisions of clause 57 (a) and (c) of the PFMA, Failure to comply with the Procurement Process and causing of Irregular expenditure for procuring without a valid contract. Financial Manager: Supply Chain Management for Gross negligence in that he approved a BEC report without verifying the authenticity of the content recorded. Dereliction of duties in that he failed to oversee the work of his subordinates. Tender Supervisor: Tender Administration Office – Supply Chain Management for Contravening the Procurement Policy. Acting Supply Chain Manager for contravening the Procurement Policy; Dishonesty and Dereliction of duties.	Disciplinary action	Mr. Mohlolo Lephaka & Mr. Simon Molaudzi	Action In Progress Disciplinary of Learning and development staff is on hold due to an ongoing investigation which is pending. Acting Supply Chain Manager was put on precautionary suspension pending finalisation of her matter. Further discussion with Forensics necessary to understand the reasons for the recommendation against Financial Manager: Supply Chain Management and Tender Supervisor: Tender Administration Office – Supply Chain Management
North West Operation Alleged unauthorised removal of equipment SABC North West (REG15/1262) 1 February 2017	We received allegations that the former RBF Provincial Manager removed SABC Broadcast equipment from the SABC Premises, without proper authorisation and rented same to Community Radio Stations.	(Non-compliance to SABC policies and procedures) SABC broadcast equipment was used in during the Marikana inquiry by the SABC News team and Motsweding FM to report on the proceedings of the hearing. The Commission subsequently relocated to Centurion and the equipment was due to be returned to the SABC premises. Instead, the Provincial RBF Manager instructed his team to install the equipment at various Community Radio Stations without authorization.	Disciplinary action against the Provincial RBF Manager. Recovery of equipment from the various Community Radio Stations. Withholding of the Managers’ benefits subsequent to his immediate tendering of resignation.	Management consulted with legal to draft letters to the Community Radio Stations for the return of SABC equipment	Mr. Dennis Herold & Mr. Simon Mathebula	Action In Progress SABC Legal has instructed attorney to draft and serve letters of demand to the various Community Radio Stations
Mpumalanga Operation (Radio) Ligwalagwala 34th Birthday Bash (REG16/1278) 24 January 2017	We received a request to investigate allegations pertaining to the Ligwalagwala FM 34th Birthday -Bash Deviation from the approved Business Plan regarding entrance fees for the Station’s pre – and after party events. Revenue split 70/30 between the service provider and the Station, as per the Business Plan. Unauthorised airtime granted to a local Biker’s Club.	(Non-compliance to policies and procedures) We established the following: No formal written agreements concluded with sponsors, Free exposure given and staff members Did not declare business interest.	Disciplinary action and recovery of value of the free exposure amounting to R169, 365.00	Disciplinary action and recovery	Mr. Quinton Lenyai	Action In Progress Charges have been drafted for both employees. A panel has been selected Date of hearing has been diarised for the 24- 25 April 2017. 12 April 2017, a briefing meeting will be held with the Initiator and implicated employees will be served with charges.
Procurement Music Tracking and reporting tender (PRO16/1284) 24 January 2017	We received a request to conduct a review of the Music Reporting and Tracking Technology Bid. This was after the BEC was requested to re-visit the scoring.	(Non-compliance to policies and procedures) Allegations were found to be unsubstantiated.	None	No action to be taken.	N/A	No Action required
Technology Unauthorised use of rented vehicle (TECH16/1286) 24 January 2017	We received allegations that Music Compiler at Motsweding FM, was off duty and not authorised to be a driver of a SABC rented vehicle on 27 June 2016. He was allegedly involved in an accident with the above mentioned vehicle.	(Non-compliance to policies and procedures) Music Compiler, Motsweding FM, used a SABC rented vehicle from 24 to 27 June 2016 to attend the Motsweding FM Birthday event without the necessary approval to use the vehicle.	Disciplinary action against Music Compiler: Motsweding FM and Digital Specialist, Motsweding FM. Progressive action against Marketing Assistant, Motsweding FM and Driver, Transport Department, North West Province and possible recovery of R27,409.07 from Music Compiler: Motsweding FM.	Disciplinary action and Recovery	Mr. Daniel Mongale	Action In Progress The report has been handed over to HR Mafikeng to action accordingly.
Sport Alleged fraudulent claims SABC Sport - Info Hub (SPORT16/1288) 20 January 2017	Allegations that Independent Contractors at Info Hub submitted claims for non-existing calendar days, e.g. 29 February 2015, 31 September 2015 and 31 June 2016.	(Fraud) General Manager Radio Sport and Managing Editor Info Hub approved shift lists with incorrect dates No payments were made to freelancers for claims put in for non-existing dates.	Management should verify authenticity of invoices prior to approval of payments and ensure that shift lists are aligned to calendars.	Rectification of control environment	Ms. Sully Motsweni	No Action required

Special Request

AREA OF REVIEW/

PROJECT NAME & REPORT ISSUED DATE

TASK

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RECOMMENDATION

MANAGEMENT ACTION

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Procurement

KZN Security Tender

(REG15/1244)

14 March 2016

Forensics was requested to conduct a proactive assurance by evaluating the KZN Security Tender process to ensure that the evaluation process was conducted in a fair and transparent manner and in compliance with Procurement Policy.

Procurement adhered to the Procurement Policy and processes for the sourcing of a physical security service provider

Procurement should continue with the tender and request the latest compulsory documents from the preferred supplier.

Finalise tender

Zakir Rawoot

No action

Cases reported to SAPS

1. The following cases were reported to the South African Police Service:

No	Date reported to SAPS	Project Code	Case Description	SAPS Case No.	Police Station	Status	Comments
1	11 November 2015	TV15/1187	Pension Fund Fraud	279/11/2015	Brixton	in progress	The matter has been re-allocated from Sergeant. P Zidaya to WO LL Mokhanedi at Johannesburg Commercial Crimes Unit
2	27 June 2016	REG15/1262	North West Equipment	258/6/2016	Mmabatho	in progress	RBR Manager removed broadcast equipment from SABC premises without permission
3	06 July 2016	REG15/1253	Ukhozi M - Payola	99/07/2016	Kempton Park	in progress	Ukhozi FM Presenter solicited undue benefit for interviews and to play music on Ukhozi FM platform.

19 June 2017 - NW1022

Schmidt, Adv H to ask the Minister of Communications

(1)What are the names of the office bearers who are currently serving in certain executive positions (details furnished) at the SA Broadcasting Corporation; (2) (a) which office bearers are serving in (i) a permanent capacity or (ii) an acting capacity and (b) for what period has each specified office bearer been acting in each respective position; (3) whether the specified positions have been advertised; if not, (a) why not and (b) at what date will they be advertised; if so, on what date were the positions advertised?

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Reply:

For (1) (2) and (3) as at 4 June 2017, refer to the table link herewith below:

http://pmg-assets.s3-website-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/RNW1022Table-170619.pdf

* Incumbent deceased on 13 May 2017

Notes

1 Mr James Aguma is Acting in vacant GCEO position. His permanent role is CFO

2 Ms Maseko is Acting as GE: News in place of Mr Simon Tebele

3. Mr James Mathabula is acting in the vacant position of Group Manager: Internal Audit

4. Mrs Audrey Raphela is acting as CFO in Mr James Aguma’s position

5. Mr Simon Tebele is acting as Coordinator: Special Projects in place of Mrs Bessie Tugwana

6. Mrs Bessie Tugwana is acting in the vacant position of COO

7. Mr Keobokile Mosweu is acting in place of Mr Hlaudi Motsoeneng

8. These staff members are not acting

9. All Staff members are on fixed term contract except Mr James Mathebula who is on a permanent contract.

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?

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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?

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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?

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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;

Sibongile Matiti
Maxhoba Mabuti
Mxolisi Jamani
Lukhanyo Ndubane
Phathutshedzo Dongola
Ayanda Lennox Matiti
Alban-Cedric Wilson
Vuyani Bungu
Samuel Tshele Kometsi of TK Promotions – May 2016 Victory Sport Promotions - June 2016 Victor Roger Roberts Shanell Winlock Pailman Ayanda Lennox Matiti of Xaba Promotions – July 2016 Lebo Mohoko of Roomus Trading – October 2016 Dean Lonergan of Duco Promotions – December 2016 Samuel Tshele Kometsi of TK Promotions – April 2017

(iii) Auditing process on the cost has not not been concluded

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?

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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

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?

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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?

Source
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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 - 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?

Source
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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.

15 June 2017 - NW425

Malatsi, Mr MS to ask the Minister of Human Settlements

(1)What is the (a) total number of housing projects that are over the value of R250 million in each province, (b)(i) date of commencement, (ii) current status and (iii) targeted date of completion of each project and (c) name of the contractor in charge of each project as of 1 February 2017 in each case; (2) what (a) are the names of the companies which have been awarded the top ten lucrative tenders for her department’s projects, (b) is the actual value of each tender and (c) was the total number of houses or residential units that were to be built in each province in the (i) 2014-15 and (ii) 2015-16 financial years?

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Reply:

Honourable member, in accordance with 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, I am unable to provide names of the companies as requested above. The document referred to 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)”

The information received from the provinces in response to the Honourable member’s question is provided below:

EASTERN CAPE

(1) The Province has one (1) project with the value of over R250 million and details are provided as in the Table below:

No.	Commencement Date	Current status	Targeted Date of Completion	Service contracted for	Contract Amount
		R'000			R'000
1	13 October 2015	In progress/running	13 October 2018	PE-Joe Slovo West 4000 BNG: Erection of 2 000 Top Structures	263 074 520

(2) (a) & (b) The amounts of top ten tenders awarded are outlined in the table below:

Number	(b) Value of Each Tender
	R'000
1	263 074 520
2	247 851 335
3	226 931 150
4	225 129 836
5	204 297 380
6	203 858 485
7	200 207 852
8	199 890 000
9	181 021 815
10	175 731 667

(c) (i) 13 609.

(ii) 13 768.

FREE STATE

(1) The Province has a total of two (2) projects with the value of over R250 million as illustrated in the table below.

No.	Commencement Date	Current Status	Targeted Date of Completion	Service Contracted for	Contract Amount
					R'000
1	19 June 2012	Practical Completion Reached	31 March 2016	1 700 Subsidies	284 228
2	06 March 2013	in Progress	31 December 2017	Hostel Upgrading	265 509

(2) (a) & (b) The amounts of top ten tenders awarded are outlined in the table below:

Number	(b) Value of Each Tender
	R'000
1	265 509
2	241 935
3	238 866
4	194 979
5	150 970
6	131 055
7	128 898
8	126 453
9	124 765
10	123 420

(c) (i) 12 298

(ii) 8 505

GAUTENG

(1) The Province has a total of eight (8) projects with the value of over R250 million as illustrated in the table below:

No	Date of Commencement	Current status	Targeted Date of Completion	Service Contracted for	Contract Amount
					R'000
1	01 April 2014	123 units completed	30 June 2015	Jabulani Ext, 1 Housing Development, 112 CRU and 508 housing units	240 166
2	02 July 2012	208 fully subsidised houses and 334 backyard rentals completed	31 March 2017	Servicing and Construction of 5 523 residential units,(1324 fully subsidised houses, 2 172 Backyard Rentals and 669 Flisp)-Cosmo City	253 710
3	05 September 2014	1 832 fully subsidised houses(2012/13), (2016/17)-112 fully subsidised houses	30 June 2023	Lufhereng mixed housing project-24 142 houses	1 322 769
4	01 September 2015	280 services completed and bulk link services is 30% complete	31 March 2017	Installation of 2 842 services and construction 2 842 through IRDP, construction of 205 houses through FLISP and 823 social housing-Sebokeng	607 185
5	04 August 2014	all the 2 905 stands have been completed and issued with service certificates	31 March 2016	Construction of water and sewer network for 2 905 units at Hammanskraal	260 946
6	01 April 2014	The project is 30% complete	31 March 2017	Construction of overall sewer network in Bekkersdal for 50km	317 144
7	01 April 2013	420 houses completed,74 at 90%, 200 FLISP complete, 2 008 stands complete and 900 wall plates and foundations	31 March 2021	Construction of 6 470 houses through IRDP and 6 470 FLISP-Savanna City	1 395 057
8	01 January 2016	260 RDP houses completed,834 RDP houses at 95% and 49 MV,354 RDP wall plates and foundations and 69 MV	31 December 2016	Mixed Development Project-1 232 low cost houses, 98 military veterans houses and 550 units of rental stock	416 631
9	01 June 2015	192 units at 95% completion	30 June 2018	Refurbishment of 672 hostel units and the fixing of leaks on the 3 hostel sections at KwaMasiza Hostel-Sedibeng	197 903
10	01 July 2015	811 houses and 256 Social Housing Units	31 March 2019	Fleurhof construction of 2 216 houses and servicing stands in Fleurhof Ext,2	237 850

(2) The amounts of top ten tenders awarded are outlined in the table below:

Number	(b) Value of Each Tender
	R'000
1	240 166
2	253 710
3	1 322 769
4	607 185
5	260 946
6	317 144
7	1 395 057
8	416 631
9	197 903
10	237 850

(c) (i) 25 417

(ii) 40 106

KWAZULU-NATAL

The Province has a total of ten (10) projects over the value of R250 million as illustrated in the table below:

Number	Commencement Date	Current Status	Targeted Date of Completion	Service provided for	Contract Amount
		R'000			R'000
1	06 January 2015	52 546	06 January 2022	KwaMashu, Umlazi and Klaarwater Rehabilation of 23 517 units(rectification)	2 575 077
2	19 February 2014	1793 374	01 March 2018	Edendale (Msunduzi) Rural Housing(EPHP)-25 000 units	2 543 241
3	11 March 2015	112 011	10 September 2016	KwaMashu and Umlazi Rehabilation of 9003 units	611 692
4	11 March 2015	54 682	10 September 2017	Newlands:Rectification-7 933	524 630
5	07 January 2013	354 640	31 December 2016	KwaMashu, Umlazi and Glebelands Hostel Upgrade-100	455 640
6	18 August 2015	398 548	18 September 2017	Cornubia phase 1B Housing Project-2 263	448 558
7	01 November 2016	89 705	31 March 2022	Mandeni:Inyoni slums clearance initiative-3 020	447 083
8	18 January 2016	80 595	30 September 2018	Umbumbulu:Rural Housing Project-2 850	357 969
9	25 March 2014	241 264	25 March 2017	EThekwiuni (various sites)Storm damaged-5 329	300 216
10	01 July 2016	21 378	31 July 2021	Maphumulo: Rural Housing-2 000	260 408

(2) The amounts of top ten tenders awarded are outlined in the table below:

Number	(b) Value of Each Tender
	R'000
1	611 692
2	448 558
3	180 749
4	178 724
5	166 610
6	166 344
7	153 890
8	148 347
9	141 097
10	132 042

(c) (i) 35 847

(ii) 29 951

LIMPOPO 3A below.

Number	Commencement Date	Current status	Targeted Date of Completion	Service Contracted for	Contract Amount
					R'000
1	07 December 2016	Site establishment	07 December 2018	Marapong CRU ( Lephalale)	298 000

(2) (a) The names of the Companies that have been awarded the top ten tenders are outlined as per the table below:

Number	(b) Value of Each Tender
	R'000
1	12 619 219
2	11 814 858
3	6 395 364

(c) (i) 3 082

(ii) 13 845

MPUMALANGA

(1) (a) The province does not have projects over the value of R250 Million

(b) and (c)

Number	(b) Value of the Tender
	R'000
1	173 696
2	112 784
3	59 225
4	58 590
5	55 946
6	54 333
7	34 975
8	34 742
9	29 613
10	28 400

(c) (i) 11 491

(ii) 10 661.

NORTHERN CAPE

(1) (a) None

(b) Not applicable

(c) Not applicable

(2) (a) Contractors are changed yearly

(b) Not applicable

(c) (i) 2 133

(ii) 1 337.

NORTH WEST

(2) (a) The Province has two (2) projects over the value of R250 million as illustrated in Table below:

No.	Commencement Date	Current status(units completed)	Targeted Date of Completion	Service Contracted for	Contract Amount
1	27 July 2004	in progress	10 October 2017	Meriting ext. 4 & 5:Rustenburg:building of houses-1590 units	293 299
2	10 February 2015	complete	07 January 2017	Vryburg ext. 28 (Dr Ruth Mompati Municipality) building of houses-1500 units	269 241

(a) The names of the Companies that have been awarded the top ten tenders are outlined as per the table below:

Number	(b) Value of Each Tender
	R'000
1	269 241
2	212 000
3	166 000
4	155 000
5	128 000
6	103 000
7	96 101
8	95 333
9	94 427
10	86 853

(c) (i) 11 49

(ii) 10 661.

WESTERN CAPE

The Province indicated that it does not have any projects over the value of R250 million. The highest bid awarded was R228 284 427.

(b)(i) 24 August 2016

(ii) Contractor on site

(iii) 23 August 2021

Number	(b) Value of Each Tender
	R'000
1	2 052
2	100 877
3	78 761

(c) (i) 16 678

(ii) 20 558

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?

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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 - NW1442

Groenewald, Mr HB to ask the Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services

What (a) is the budget allocated to the process of researching, writing and conducting (i) socio economic impact assessments and (ii) public hearings pertaining to the (aa) Digital Development Fund Bill, (bb) ICT Economic Regulator and Tribunal Bill, (cc) Electronic Communications Amendment Bill and (dd) Electronic Communications and Transactions Amendment Bill, arising from the National Integrated ICT Policy White Paper as outlined in the 2017-20 Medium Term Expenditure Framework, (b) proportion of the projected expenditure will be spent on (i) departmental resources and (ii) 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?

Source
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Reply:

I have been advised by the department as follows:

(a) Internal human resources capacity will be utilised to research, write and conduct socio economic impact assessments. The Department will, with the assistance of the Department of Performance Monitoring and Evaluation and Office of the Chief State Law Advisor conduct this area of work.

No public hearings will be conducted in the current financial year. The Minister will consult the public through the publication in the Gazette of the draft Bills for public comment, as required by PAJA. The estimated expenditure for publication of each Bill in the Gazette is R150, 000.00.

(b) An amount of R2, 5 million has been budgeted for the procurement of external specialist consultants for the development of Business Cases for the establishment of these new institutions in line with the Treasury Guidelines.

(c) In line with the approved Annual Performance Plan, the Department will submit the draft Bills to Cabinet to approve for public consultation in third quarter of the 2017/18 financial year.

15 June 2017 - NW1507

Mokgalapa, Mr S to ask the Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services

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?

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Reply:

I have been advised by the department and entities as follows:

(a) No

(b) No

14 June 2017 - NW1516

Lees, Mr RA to ask the Minister of Finance

Whether Government imposed any conditions on the SA Airways (SAA) Board when each Government guarantee was granted to SAA in each of the past three financial years; if not, in each case, why not; if so, what (a) are the details of each condition and (b) progress has the SAA Board made to comply with the conditions in each case?

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Reply:

SAA was issued with two government guarantees in the past three financial years; R6.88 billion on 22 December 2014 to sign off and approve the 2013/14 Annual Financial Statements (AFS) and R4.72 billion on 08 September 2016 to sign off and approve the 2014/15 and 2015/16 AFS. Table 1 below highlights the conditions attached to each of these two government guarantees issued and the progress made by SAA on each condition.

Legend:

Condition complied with
Condition partially complied with
Condition not complied with

Table 1: SAA Guarantee Conditions

Conditions related to the R6.88 billion guarantee issued on 22 December 2014
Within 1 month, SAA to provide a comprehensive implementation plan for the 90 Day action plan interventions outlining the milestones and timelines for delivering the targeted savings and responsible person.	SAA submitted the 90 Day Action plan implementation dashboard.
SAA together with the Government will review and stress test the financial model and refined LTTS.	SAA provided a financial model which was stress tested by government and the airline.
Within 3 months, SAA to develop proposals on the network structure, fleet strategy and structure of the airline for consideration by Government.	SAA appointed InterVistas to assist the airline in developing a new Network and Fleet Plan which was considered by government.
Within 3 months, SAA to identify areas where it intends reducing operational costs and develop implementation plans to reduce such costs	SAA identified cost compression initiatives and developed an implementation plan.
Within 3 months, SAA to strengthen its governance, internal controls and working capital management, develop an implementation plan in this regard and provide monthly progress reports to government.	SAA has indicated that it has strengthened its governance and has included a detailed summary in the 90 Day Action Plan report. No monthly progress is given in this regard.
SAA to provide weekly reports to NT on its utilisation, cash position and daily cash forecasts.	SAA provides weekly reports of its daily cash forecast and utilisation thereof.
Conditions related to the R4.72 billion guarantee issued on 08 September 2016
The primary focus of the Board must be to return the airline to financial sustainability.	This condition has been included in SAA’s 2016/17 Shareholder compact The SAA Board has finalised its five year Corporate Plan, which represents the airline’s turnaround strategy.
SAA's strategy must be strengthened and alignment with other state owned airlines ensured.	The SAA Board has reviewed and revalidated the airline’s strategy which forms part of the approved turnaround strategy and informs the 5 year Corporate Plan. The next step is aligning the strategy with other State Owned Airlines.
SAA must implement more aggressive cost cutting initiatives as recommended by the Aviation expert (Deloitte) in areas of fuel, aircraft ownership, labour, maintenance, repair and overhaul and procurement.	Initiatives identified by Deloitte have not been implemented. However, Seabury has identified additional cost compression initiatives in SAA’s 5 year Corporate Plan.
The network fleet plan must be refined based on a sound business case so that the airline takes advantage of opportunities to scale back the operations of the airline to focus only on operating routes which positively contribute to the profitability of the airline, closes routes that have been making losses for longer than one year, and ensures that the network plan is aligned with other state owned airlines.	The SAA Board has reviewed and revalidated the airline’s strategy which forms part of the approved turnaround plan strategy and informs the 5 year Corporate. The next step is for SAA to close routes that have been loss making for more than a year and aligning the network plan with other State Owned Airlines.
The airline's strategy must better differentiate the airline, enabling it to continue to compete effectively, inter alia through addressing customer value proposition.	The SAA Board has reviewed and revalidated the airline’s strategy which forms part of the approved turnaround strategy and informs the 5 year Corporate Plan. NT is in the process of assessing SAA’s turnaround strategy and 5 year Corporate Plan to determine whether the airline has addressed this condition.
The airline must work with National Treasury (NT) and the Department of Public Enterprises (DPE) in giving consideration to the possible merger of SAA with South African Express (SAX) airlines and the potential introduction of a strategic equity partner.	SAA has availed itself and its subsidiaries to work with the consultant, Bain and Company SA. SAA officials availed themselves in engaging with DPE and NT officials on a regular basis during the time that Bain and Company SA was conducting the Study.
The Board is required to appoint a permanent Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and other key executives in consultation with the Minister of Finance.	In progress. The CFO has been appointed. Candidates for the CEO position have been shortlisted. It is anticipated that after the CEO is appointed then he/she will then fill other key executive positions.
Funding must be secured to meet the airline's liquidity requirements.	SAA has secured funding for its liquidity requirements and is in the process of refinancing.
The Board is required to ensure that the AFS for both 2014/15 and 2015/16 are finalized.	SAA’s 2014/15 and 2015/16 AFS have been finalised and tabled in parliament.
SAA is required to report progress on a weekly basis to NT until such a time that the Minister of Finance determines.	NT and SAA convene weekly monitoring meetings.
SAA must share all media communication with the Minister of Finance or his designated representative prior to the issuance of media communication and only communicate on issues that require shareholder approval where approval has been obtained from the Minister of Finance to do so.	This matter is dependent on media communication by SAA. Currently, NT is not aware of any non-adherence to this condition.

Source: National Treasury

14 June 2017 - NW976

Maynier, Mr D to ask the Minister of Finance

(1)What is the (a) first name, (b) last name, (c) identification number, (d) designation, (e) job description, (f) date of commencement and (g) remuneration level of each person employed in the National Treasury; (2) what is the total number of persons employed in the National Treasury (a) before 31 March 2017 and (b) after 31 March 2017?

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Reply:

1.A detailed list is attached in response to (a) – (g), for all National Treasury employees as at 8 May 2017.

2. (a) Total number of persons employed as at 31 March 2017 is 1168.

(b) Total number of persons employed as at 8 May 2017, 1164. (Annexure A attached) [confidential]

14 June 2017 - NW1112

Bergman, Mr D to ask the Minister of Finance

What (a) amount was spent by the National Treasury on e-government services in the 2016-17 financial year and (b) is the projected expenditure for the 2017-18 financial year?

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Reply:

a) R21 442 522.93

b) R28 313 315.54

14 June 2017 - NW1083

Shivambu, Mr F to ask the Minister of Finance

Whether the National Treasury conducted an investigation into the sale of strategic oil reserves; if not, why not; if so, on what date (a) was the investigation completed and (b) will he table the report in the National Assembly?

Source
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Reply:

In June 2016, the National Treasury met with various officials within the Department of Energy (DoE), the Central Energy Fund (CEF) and the Strategic Fuel Fund (SFF). This meeting was held subsequent to the National Treasury learning of the disposal of the strategic oil reserves by the SFF with a view of understanding the details of what had occurred.

Following the meeting, the SFF committed to submitting to the National Treasury all documentation relating to the disposal process. The National Treasury reviewed the documentation in order to ascertain the legality of the process followed in accordance with the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) and the Central Energy Fund Act of 1977.

The National Treasury completed its review and reported its findings and recommendations to the former Minister of Energy in August 2016. No response has been received to date. The former Minister of Energy instituted an investigation into the stock disposal process, however, the findings of the investigation have not been reported to the National Treasury.

14 June 2017 - NW1250

Topham , Mr B to ask the Minister of Finance

(1)Why were members of the Standing Committee on Finance not invited by the National Treasury to attend the 2017 World Economic Forum on Africa held in Durban between 3 and 5 May 2017; (2) whether he will make a statement on the matter?

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Reply:

The Presidency is responsible for invitations to the World Economic Forum on Africa meetings and not the National Treasury. Only the Presidency has the prerogative to extend invitations. The National Treasury is delegated by the Presidency to organise logistics for the convening of the conference, however invitations do not form part of the delegated mandate.

14 June 2017 - NW1113

Maynier, Mr D to ask the Minister of Finance

(1)Whether he has ever met with certain persons (names furnished); if not, in each case, why not; if so, what are the relevant details in each case; (2) whether he has ever received any (a) gifts or (b) payments from certain persons (names furnished); if not, in each case, why not; if so, what are the relevant details in each case; (3) will he make a statement on the matter?

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Reply:

1.I have never had formal meetings with them.

2. No, I have declared all gifts I have received since my appointment as Member of Parliament and Member of the National Executive.

3. No statement will be made.

14 June 2017 - NW1557

Lorimer, Mr JR to ask the Minister of Mineral Resources

(1)(a) When did his department become aware of illegal sand mining at Agate Terrace in the Eastern Cape and (b) what steps (i) have been taken and (ii) will be taken by his department to stop the illegal mining practices; (2) whether he has found that the steps taken have proven effective in combatting illegal sand mining; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details; (3) (a) how many cases of illegal sand mining has his department acted upon (i) in each of the past three financial years and (ii) since 1 April 2017 and (b) what is the detailed breakdown of the number of cases in respect of each province?

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Reply:

1.(a) The Department became aware of illegal sand mining at Agate Terrace in the Eastern Cape on 14 October 2015.

(b) (i) The area of concern was visited 6 times, on 09 December 2015, 22 and 23 November 2016, 09 February 2017, 14 February 2017 and 18 May 2017.

On 9th of December 2015, a certain Mr Zizi Gwele was found loading sand into his truck with spades, he refused to give his full contact details and was given a verbal warning and instructed to leave the site, which he did.

During the follow up inspections conducted between 22 and 23 November 2016 to 18 May 2017 no person was found mining sand in the area mentioned above.

(ii) The Department is in the process of identifying the landowners in order to ensure that access to the site is controlled. The site will be continuously monitored until such time the transgressors are found and the relevant enforcement action will be taken against them.

2. In this particular case, the steps taken have proven to be effective as Mr Zizi Gwele, who was previously found on site and given a warning, was not present or seen on site in all occasions. In addition, no any other person was found mining sand between 22 and 23 November 2016 until 18 May 2017 when we conducted follow up site visits.

3. Below is a breakdown of reported cases of illegal sand mining that the department acted upon (i) in each of the past three financial years and (ii) since 1 April 2017 and (b) and the detailed breakdown of the number of illegal sand mining cases in respect of each province.

Province	2014-2015	2015-2016	2016-2017	1 April 2017 to date	Total per province
Gauteng	0	9	1	0	10
Mpumalanga	7	5	8	0	20
Eastern Cape	0	7	13	1	21
Limpopo	1	6	23	5	35
North West	0	0	0	1	1
Free State	0	0	0	2	2
Kwazulu Natal	0	26	31	6	63
Western Cape	0	0	0	0	0
Northern Cape	0	0	0	0	0
Total	8	53	76	15	152

Approved/Not Approved

Mr MJ Zwane, MP

Minister of Mineral Resources

Date Submitted:-……………/………………/2017

Questions and Replies

19 June 2017 - NW1459

Van Damme, Ms PT to ask the Minister of Communications

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Robinson, Ms D to ask the Minister of Communications

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Robertson, Mr K to ask the Minister of Basic Education

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19 June 2017 - NW1763

Mbabama, Ms TM to ask the Minister of Mineral Resources

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19 June 2017 - NW1129

Dreyer, Ms AM to ask the Minister of Basic Education

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19 June 2017 - NW1780

Robinson, Ms D to ask the Minister of Women in the Presidency

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19 June 2017 - NW1728

King, Ms C to ask the Minister of Mineral Resources

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19 June 2017 - NW1488

Lotriet, Prof A to ask the Minister of Health

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19 June 2017 - NW1745

Mackenzie, Mr C to ask the Minister of Women in the Presidency

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19 June 2017 - NW1128

Dreyer, Ms AM to ask the Minister of Basic Education

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19 June 2017 - NW1539

Kohler-Barnard, Ms D to ask the Minister of Public Works

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19 June 2017 - NW1322

Boshoff, Ms SH to ask the Minister of Basic Education

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19 June 2017 - NW1530

Hoosen, Mr MH to ask the Minister of Communications

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19 June 2017 - NW1463

James, Ms LV to ask the Minister of Communications

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19 June 2017 - NW1538

Kohler-Barnard, Ms D to ask the Minister of Public Works

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19 June 2017 - NW1422

Esau, Mr S to ask the Minister of Rural Development and Land Reform

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19 June 2017 - NW1391

America, Mr D to ask the Minister of Higher Education and Training

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19 June 2017 - NW1583

Madisha, Mr WM to ask the Minister of Mineral Resources

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19 June 2017 - NW1027

Robinson, Ms D to ask the Minister of Communications

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19 June 2017 - NW1473

Walters, Mr TC to ask the Minister of Rural Development and Land Reform

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19 June 2017 - NW1390

America, Mr D to ask the Minister of Higher Education and Training

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19 June 2017 - NW1245

Van Damme, Ms PT to ask the Minister of Communications

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19 June 2017 - NW1028

Robinson, Ms D to ask the Minister of Communications

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19 June 2017 - NW1389

Bozzoli, Prof B to ask the Minister of Higher Education and Training

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19 June 2017 - NW1457

Van Damme, Ms PT to ask the Minister of Communications

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19 June 2017 - NW1078

Van Damme, Ms PT to ask the Minister of Communications

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