Questions and Replies

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 - 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?

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(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 - NW1449

Grootboom, Mr GA to ask the Minister of Social Development

(a) What is the total number of persons who were employed at early childhood development centers in the (i) 2014, (ii) 2015, (iii) 2016 and (iv) 2017 academic years, (b) what number of the specified persons were assessed against the Child Protection Register and (c) what number of the specified persons were found not suitable to work with children in each case?

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Reply:

(a) What is the total number of persons who were employed at early childhood development centers in the (i) 2014, (ii) 2015, (iii) 2016 and (iv) 2017 academic years,

The above Parliamentary Question has provincial implications and at the time of reply no response was received from Provinces.

(b) the Child Protection Register classifies organisations only as employers and not in terms of their functions, namely early childhood development centers. However, the number of employees screened in (i) 2014 were 30010, (ii) 2015 were 32780, (iii) 2016 were 39203 and 2017 were 3921 (April and May), and (c) No specified persons in respect of early childhood development centers were found not suitable to work with children in each case.

19 June 2017 - 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?

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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.

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QUESTION 1391 APPROVED/NOT APPROVED/AMENDED

Dr BE NZIMANDE, MP

MINISTER OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING

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19 June 2017 - NW1144

Marais, Mr S to ask the Minister of Defence and Military Veterans

(a) How many submarines does the SA National Defence Force have, (b) how many of the specified vessels are (i) operational, (ii) non-operational and serviceable and/or (iii) non-operational and unserviceable state, (c) how long has each vessel been in this state and (d) (i) what are the reasons for each vessel’s current state and (ii) how can this be prevented in the future?

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Reply:

(a) How many submarines does the SANDF have?

Three.

(b) How many of the specified vessels are operational?

(i) At present two of the three are operational.

(b) How many of the specified vessels are non-operational and serviceable?

(ii) One of the submarines is non-operational and serviceable.

(b) How many of the specified vessels are non-operational and unserviceable state (sic)?

(iii) N/A.

Apart from the two operational submarines the third submarine has been in a refit period from 2014.

(d) What are the reasons for each vessels’ current state?

(i) A refit period normally takes 24 months. Delays when experienced are attributed to funding and long lead times for the delivery of spares.

(d) How can this be prevented in the future?

(ii) N/A.

19 June 2017 - NW1169

Bagraim, Mr M to ask the Minister of Labour

Whether, following the outcry by the Director-General of the Compensation Fund that the pace and magnitude of outcry for improving service delivery in the Compensation Fund is racing ahead of the entity’s control, she has taken any steps to assist the Compensation Fund to drastically improve its service delivery in order to ensure that social security is provided in line with sections 26 and 27 of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?

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Reply:

Steps taken to assist the Compensation Fund to improve its service delivery include, but not limited;

1. The Introduction of CF-Filing;

The objective of the project improve the turn-a-round time for an employer to register with the Compensation Fund, submit Return of Earnings online, process an immediate online payment and receive the Letter of Good Standing. The project is at an advanced stage and will be launched before the end of 2017.

2. The Introduction of Online Claims System;

The Fund implemented a new claims management system in 2014. This has resulted in visible improvements in the Fund’s service delivery. The system provides an online platform for employers and medical service providers to submit claims on line which facilitates speedy adjudication of claims. Plans are in place to continue to enhance the system with the objective of improving the claims turnaround time.

3. Improving the Call Centre system;

A new and improved call centre system is in the process of being implemented. The objective is to implement a system that will ensure that the service from the call centre to the back office is well managed in order to ensure that inquiries are responded to in the shortest time possible.

4. Realigning the Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act (COIDA) to enhance benefits and service delivery;

The process of aligning COIDA so that it is in-line with the 21st century environment in order to ensure that is capable of responding to the service delivery needs, is at an advanced stage. We will soon be asking Cabinet to give us approval to publish the draft COIDA Amendment Bill for public comment.

19 June 2017 - NW614

Wilson, Ms ER to ask the Minister of Social Development

What (a) steps (i) have been taken or (ii) are envisaged for the SA Social Development Agency to run a competitive bidding process to appoint a new contractor or contractors for the payment of social grants and (b) is the timeframe for this to take place?

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Reply:

(a) (i) (ii) The Bid Specification Committee has been appointed and it is in a process of developing draft specification which will be tabled to the Bid Adjudication Committee for approval.

(b)The timeframe set are as follows:

The procumbent process: July- September 2017
Phase-out Negotiations with CPS: November 2017
Setting up by the new Service Provider November 2017

19 June 2017 - 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?

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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 - NW1131

Steenkamp, Ms J to ask the Minister of Basic Education

Whether, with reference to her reply to question 221 on 6 March 2017, the requested information has been received from the Council for Quality Assurance in General and Further Education and Training (Umalusi); if not, (a) why not and (b) by what date is the information expected; if so, by what date will she communicate it?

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Reply:

Consumer Studies: Ms D J Brown and Ms CM van Pletzen
Agricultural Sciences: Dr F Khumalo and Mr SM Gcwensa
Agricultural Management Practices: Mr TA Tshabang and Mr SM Gcwensa
Agricultural Technology: Mr TA Tshabang and Dr F Khumalo
Music: Mr F Lewis and Ms Z Temmingh
Dance Studies: Ms S Botha
Design: Ms G Cowan
Dramatic Arts: Dr LP Singh and Mr MF Hoosain
Visual Arts: Ms C Delport
Information Technology: Prof D Govender

19 June 2017 - NW1212

Kruger, Mr HC to ask the Minister of Basic Education

Whether (a) her department and (b) each entity reporting to her has (i) procured any services from and/or (ii) made any payments to the Decolonisation Foundation; if not, in each case, what is the position in this regard; if so, what (aa) services were procured, (bb) were the total costs, (cc) is the detailed breakdown of the costs, (dd) was the total amount paid, (ee) was the purpose of the payments and (ff) is the detailed breakdown of the payments in each case?

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Reply:

PROCURED ANY SERVICES FROM OR MADE ANY PAYMENTS TO THE DECOLONISATION FOUNDATION

(a) DBE
	(i)	Procured any services from the Decolonisation Foundation	DBE has not procured any services from or made any payments to the Decolonisation Foundation
	(ii)	Made any payments to the Decolonisation Foundation
	(aa)	Services that were procured	N/A
	(bb)	The total costs	N/A
	(cc)	Detailed breakdown of the costs	N/A
	(dd)	The total amount paid	N/A
	(ee)	Purpose of the payments	N/A
	(ff)	Detailed breakdown of the payments	N/A

(b) ENTITIES
SACE	(i)	Procured any services from the Decolonisation Foundation	SACE has not procured any services from or made any payments to the Decolonisation Foundation
	(ii)	Made any payments to the Decolonisation Foundation
	(aa)	Services that were procured	N/A
	(bb)	The total costs	N/A
	(cc)	Detailed breakdown of the costs	N/A
	(dd)	The total amount paid	N/A
	(ee)	Purpose of the payments	N/A
	(ff)	Detailed breakdown of the payments	N/A

UMALUSI	(i)	Procured any services from the Decolonisation Foundation	Umalusi has not procured any services from or made any payments to the Decolonisation Foundation
	(ii)	Made any payments to the Decolonisation Foundation
	(aa)	Services that were procured	N/A
	(bb)	The total costs	N/A
	(cc)	Detailed breakdown of the costs	N/A
	(dd)	The total amount paid	N/A
	(ee)	Purpose of the payments	N/A
	(ff)	Detailed breakdown of the payments	N/A

19 June 2017 - NW1618

Lees, Mr RA to ask the Minister of Finance

(1)Whether any outstanding value-added tax (VAT) refunds were due from the SA Revenue Service (SARS) to a certain company (OAKBAY ENTERPRISES) for each of the past three tax years; if so, (2) whether any VAT refunds were paid to the specified company in 2017; if so, (a) what amount of the VAT refund was paid and (b) into which bank account was the VAT refund paid; (3) whether the value-added tax refund paid to a certain company (name furnished) was audited; if so, what time period did it take SARS to audit the VAT refund; (4) whether the bank account in which the refund was paid was verified as belonging to the specified company in that the company furnished SARS with copies of identification documents, stamped letters from the bank and proof of address; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details; (5) whether any legal advice was sought on the legal ramifications of SARS paying the specified refund; if not, why not; if so, (a) what are the relevant details of the legal opinions obtained from (i) the legal advisors of SARS and (ii) any external legal advisors and (b) were these legal opinions taken into account when the decision was taken to effect the refund payment?

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Reply:

The South African Revenue Service is, in terms of the provisions of Chapter 6 of the Tax Administration Act, bound to treat all taxpayers’ affairs as confidential and may not divulge any aspects pertaining to the affairs of any taxpayer.

The Commissioner can therefore not divulge any details relating to this matter.

19 June 2017 - NW1619

Lees, Mr RA to ask the Minister of Finance

(1)Whether, with reference to the reported value-added tax (VAT) refund to a certain company (name furnished) around the first week of June 2017, the specified company requested that the specified refund be paid into (a) a foreign bank account and/or (b) an attorney’s trust account; if so, (2) was the refund paid into a foreign bank account and/or an attorney’s trust account; if so, in each case, who authorised the payment; (3) whether the tax affairs of the (a) specified company and (b) associated family (name furnished) and any other associated persons are handled by the VIP unit of the SA Revenue Service (SARS); if so, what are the (i) provisions that the SARS VIP unit rely on to handle the tax affairs of the specified taxpayers and (ii) detailed reasons for the SARS VIP unit to handle the tax affairs of the specified taxpayers?

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Reply:

The Commissioner can therefore not divulge any details relating to this matter.

19 June 2017 - NW986

Vos, Mr J to ask the Minister of Basic Education

(1)With reference to her reply to question 490 on 31 March 2017, has any attempt been made by her department to settle on a working definition of decolonisation as it pertains to the school curriculum; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details; (2) (a) how have colonial powers influenced the Curriculum Assessment Policy Statement (CAPS) curriculum since it was introduced in 2011, (b) why is decolonisation of the curriculum a process and not an event and (c) what is a fully transformed curriculum policy regime; (3) since indigenous knowledge systems are already taught as part of the science curriculum, what steps need to be taken to ensure that learners are fully immersed in the indigenous knowledge systems; (4) will Newton’s Laws and Application of Newton’s Laws remain part of the physical science syllabus in a decolonised curriculum?

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1. The Department of Basic Education has not formulated a definition of the term “decolonisation”, nor has it settled on a “working definition” of it as it pertains to the school curriculum. The reason for this is that decolonisation as a concept or term is not mentioned in the Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statement. However, Section 1.3 (c) of the policy does point out the principles that the policy is based on and includes, for example, social transformation; human rights, inclusivity, environmental and social justice; and valuing indigenous knowledge systems.

2. (a) The Curriculum and Assessment Policy statement was crafted by South African education experts and stakeholders, upholding the values of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, and colonial powers have not influenced this process of development or its implementation in the education sector.

(b) Decolonisation of the curriculum is a process and not an event, as the development, review, assessment and strengthening of Curriculum in itself cannot be a once-off event. South Africa has developed and then reviewed several school curricula since 1998 as a process and the current CAPS of 2011, whilst hailed by many as the best Curriculum Statement to date, is also currently being subject to a process of review and strengthening.

(c) A fully transformed curriculum policy regime was referred to and explained in response to Internal Question Paper 09/2017, Question 490(c). It refers to a fully transformed policy reflecting the principles of CAPS and incorporating relevant policy documents that direct the content of all subjects, direct the assessment thereof and stipulate the requirements for promotion and progression of learners.

3. Steps to be taken to ensure that learners are fully immersed in the indigenous knowledge systems;

Indigenous knowledge advocacy in the form of expos, heritage site visits etc.
Inclusion of indigenous knowledge holders in local communities to link indigenous knowledge and school knowledge.
Promotion of play based learning through indigenous games.
Integration of indigenous knowledge in the social cohesion programmes.
Collaboration with Department of Arts and Culture, Heritage Councils and other relevant stakeholders.

4. A number of scientific laws, for example Newton’s Laws and applications thereof are part of the Physical Sciences curriculum. Scientific laws and applications thereof will remain part of any future curriculum as they provide foundational knowledge in science.

19 June 2017 - NW1473

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

(a) What is the nature of the profit share agreement signed between his department, Bono Farm Management and the beneficiaries of the Nirwanda Farm in the Hex River Valley and (b) why have the specified beneficiaries not received any compensation since their instalment on the specified farm; (2) what (a) role did a certain person (name and details furnished) play in the Nirwanda conflict and (b) is his source of deployment; (3) (a) what is the current status of the Nirwanda Development Trust and (b) have its bona fides been approved by the National Land Claims Commissioner; (4) what is the status of the disciplinary action taken against certain persons (names furnished)?

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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 - 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.

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Reply:

(b) No.

19 June 2017 - NW1134

Esau, Mr S to ask the Minister of Basic Education

Whether, with reference to her reply to question 224 on 5 April 2017, the requested information has been received from the Council for Quality Assurance in General and Further Education and Training (Umalusi); if not, (a) why not and (b) by what date is the information expected; if so, by what date will she communicate it?

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Reply:

The names of the external moderators of the 2016 National Senior Certificate examination are:

(a) English First Additional Language - Ms MP Bembe and Dr L G Bull

(b) IsiNdebele First Additional Language - Mr PJ Masilela

(d) Setswana First Additional Language - Ms SFC Sehume-Hlakoane and Dr M Lesete

(e) Siswati First Additional Language - Mr J Mashego and Dr PM Lubisi

(f) IsiXhosa First Additional Language - Ms P Maqhude and Mrs NS Beyile

(g) Xitsonga First Additional Language - Mr TB Maswanganyi

(h) Tshivenda First Additional Language - Ms J Nedzharata and Mr L Sundani

(i) Sepedi First Additional Language - Dr NI Magapa, Ms V Masha

(j) Sesotho First Additional Language - Mr MP Thito and Ms. M Matsabisa

19 June 2017 - NW1476

Mhlongo, Mr TW to ask the Minister of Sport and Recreation

(a) What is the current status of the National Training Centre, (b) what are the funding details of the specified centre and (c) what is the total amount that the SA Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee committed in funds to the specified centre since its inception

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(a) The National Training and Olympic Preparatory Centre (NTC) emanates from the South African Sport Academies Strategic Framework and Policy Guideline. In 2013, the South African Sport Confederation and Olympic Committee (SASCOC) having earmarked the Free State Sport Science Institute (FSSI) approached the Free State (FS) Provincial Government to develop the FSSI to be the NTC. The Department of Sport and Recreation South Africa (SRSA) further made a commitment to the project and looked at a number of funding options to fund the establishment of the NTC. In 2014 five percent of the Conditional Grant was ring-fenced for the development of the NTC. This occurred after further engagements with the National Treasury to amend the Conditional Grant Framework to provide for construction of sport infrastructure. A project management company with a team of consultants was appointed to develop a Master Plan, which was approved by the NTC Steering Committee (represented by all provinces) overseeing the development of the NTC.

The first assignment was to establish the additional high-performance training facilities that can complement the current facilities. The Table below represents the list of proposed facilities to be constructed, with a phased-guide.

List of Facilities	sub-project Number	Phase of Development
		1	2	3	4	5	6
NTC Entrance Gates	1	X	X
High Performance Training: Athletics	2	X	X	X	X
High Performance Training: Swimming	3	X	X	X	X
High Performance Training: Martial Arts	4	X	X
High Performance Training: Basketball	5	X	X
Accommodation Facilities & Sports Hotel	6	X	X
High Performance Training: Squash	7	X	X
High Performance Training: Hockey	8	X	X

After consultation with the NTC Steering Committee it was decided to commence with the construction of the indoor swimming and athletics facilities, because South African athletes are stronger and more competitive in these two-sporting codes. However, since this decision, the Central University of Technology (CUT) approached the Free State Department of Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation with an offer of exchanging land earmarked for the FSSI that was planned for the development and construction of the NTC for Cecilia Park, which belongs to the CUT.

The Department (SRSA) considered the offer of the CUT and resolved that the Free State Provincial Government should accept it with the condition that it be Cecilia Park land with the replacement cost of all the existing buildings. The CUT agreed to the land swap and an additional R112 million for the replacement of the existing infrastructure. The exchange of the land is currently underway and is in its final stages. We have adjusted the original master plan to fit the new sit. As soon as the exchange of land is finalised we will immediately commence with the construction.

(b) The development and construction of the NTC is through the conditional grant. In 2015/16 to 2016/17 five percent of the grant was made available for the purpose which amounted to R24 million and R23 million respectively. In 2017/18, the conditional grant was increased to ten percent of the total grant allocation, which amounts to R58 million a year.

(c) National Lottery Distribution (Lotto) funded SASCOC to the tune of R10 million, which was for upgrading of the existing accommodation facility.

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19 June 2017 - NW1130

Dreyer, Ms AM to ask the Minister of Basic Education

Whether, with reference to her reply to question 220 on 6 March 2017, the requested information has been received from the Council for Quality Assurance in General and Further Education and Training (Umalusi); if not, (a) why not and (b) by what date is the information expected; if so, by what date will she communicate it?

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a) Life Sciences: Dr P Preethlall and Ms PB Majozi

b) Physical Sciences: Dr J Govender, Mr P Struweg, Mr VM Palan and Ms P Zuma

c) Mathematics: Prof P Pillay, Prof N Heideman, Dr C Kriek and Dr R Govender

d) Mathematical Literacy: Dr R Singh and Mr M Hendricks

e) Geography: Ms Z Shabalala and Ms E Powell

f) History: Mr Q Koetaan, Mr E Smuts, Dr S Seetall

g) Religious Studies: Dr W Willemse and Mr A Botha

h) Life Orientation: Ms M Bernard-Phera and Ms F Hendriks

i) Hospitality Studies: Ms S Ismail and Ms C Koekemoer

j) Tourism: Dr L Punt and Mr R Johnson

19 June 2017 - 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?

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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.

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STATUS:

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QUESTION 1389 APPROVED/NOT APPROVED/AMENDED

Dr BE NZIMANDE, MP

MINISTER OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING

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19 June 2017 - NW1439

Mackenzie, Mr C to ask the Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services

With reference to his reply to question 1545 on 11 May 2015, (a) what amount of money did his department allocate to (i) implement and (ii) manage the 112 emergency call centre programme listed under Programme 4 of her department’s 2017 Budget Vote and (b) what is her department’s plan of action for the emergency call centre programme?

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Reply:

With reference to Question 1545, I have been advised by the Department as follows:

(a) (i) No budget was allocated to implement the 112 emergency centre in 2017/18 financial year.

(ii) No budget was allocated to manage the 112 emergency centre in 2017/18 financial year.

(b) The 112 emergency call centre programme is not part of the Department’s current financial year deliverables.

The Budget Programme structure of the Department, which informs its programmes and sub-programmes was determined by National Treasury in 2009, following the last time the Department was restructured. Since then, there has been major changes including the change to the Department of Telecommunications and Postal Services (DTPS) however there has never been a change to the Programme Budget Structure hence all our Estimates of National Expenditure (ENE) documents and allocation still reflect this outdated Programme Structure. Similar examples are the Digital Terrestrial Television which is still reflected as a sub-programme under Programme 5 and Programme 4 still has SMME Enterprise development.

Following the current restructuring process in line with the new DTPS mandate, the Department will approach National Treasury to revise its Programme Structure accordingly so that going forward the ENE and allocations are done in line with a Budget Programme structure that is reflective of the organisational structure.

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?

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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?

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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?

Source
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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 - NW1589

Lekota, Mr M to ask the Minister of Mineral Resources

(1)(a) What is his position regarding allegations that (i) a certain family (details furnished) was involved in his appointment as the Minister of Mineral Resources and (ii) his CV was forwarded to a certain person (name furnished) and (b) what is his relationship with the specified family; (2) who (a) organised his trip to Dubai in December 2015 and (b) paid for the trip?

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Reply:

1. a). The President appoints Ministers and assigns their powers and functions and may dismiss them.

b). They are mining industry stakeholders.

2 a and b). The trip was organized and paid for by the Department of Mineral Resources.

Approved/Not Approved

Mr MJ Zwane, MP

Minister of Mineral Resources

Date Submitted:-……………/………………/2017

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.

________________________

Approved by the Minister on

Date………………………..

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.

END

19 June 2017 - NW816

Stander, Ms T to ask the Minister of Social Development

Whether her department has engaged with the Office of Women in The Presidency to discuss the roll out of Project Dignity to provide sanitary towels to vulnerable and poor girls; if not, why not; if so, (a) in what ways will her department be involved and (b) what are the further relevant details in this regard?

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Reply:

The Department of Social Development (DSD) in collaboration with the Department of Women (DOW) and other relevant government Departments is involved in the Sanitary ware Programme. The Department has produced the Concept Document on which the Base Document now with DOW is founded.

Coordinated by DOW, Six (6) Work streams were developed where DSD sits in Work stream 1, meant to develop a Policy Framework on the Sanitary ware Programme. In order for the Policy Framework to be meaningful, DSD as the lead on this Work stream has proposed a Policy Framework Structure for members to contribute. DSD has also concretely suggested a 2 – 3 Day uninterrupted Retreat to focus on the development of such a Policy Framework to present as a Draft to the proposed National Consultation Indaba.

A logical Framework has also been developed to guide the process.

The Gender Chief Directorate within DSD continues to sit in the Sanitary Programme under DOW giving constructive input where necessary. Other Programmes within the Department such as Community Development, Families, Victims Empowerment Programme (VEP), Children, and Social Security are expected to support this Programme.

19 June 2017 - NW1419

Steenkamp, Ms J to ask the Minister of Social Development

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

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Reply:

	Total number of cases that were identified by the Auditor- General	(b)(i) what was the total amount involved in each case	b (ii) how much has been recovered in each case?
(aa)2014/2015)
(a)(i)Fruitless Expenditure	0	R0.00	R0.00
(a)(ii) Wasteful Expenditure	0	R0.00	R0.00
(a)(iii) Irregular Expenditure	9	R1 604 877.32	R0.00
(bb)2015/16
(a)(i)Fruitless Expenditure	1	R485 000.00	R0.00
(a)(ii) Wasteful Expenditure	0	R0.00	R0.00
(a)(iii) Irregular Expenditure	6	R3 063 101.94	R3 063 101.94
(cc)2016/17
(a)(i)Fruitless Expenditure	0	R0.00	R0.00
(a)(ii) Wasteful Expenditure	0	R0.00	R0.00
(a)(iii) Irregular Expenditure	1	R414 105.00	R414 105.00

(cc) 2016/2017 The Auditor-General is still busy with the 2016/2017 audit in the Department and it is not known what the final outcome will be until the final management report is issued on 14 July 2017.

19 June 2017 - NW1451

Hadebe, Mr TZ to ask the Minister of Arts and Culture

How many (a) persons employed at cultural organisations were assessed against the Child Protection Register in the (i) 2014, (ii) 15, (iii) 16 and (iv) 2017 calendar years and (b) of the specified persons were found not suitable to work with children in each case ?

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Reply:

We do fund legitimate and credible cultural organisations, these are Non-Governmental Organisations (NGO’s). Because they are independent from government we are not involved in their employment process.

19 June 2017 - NW1486

Kruger, Mr HC to ask the Minister of Environmental Affairs

Whether (a) her Department and (b) each entity reporting to her procured any services from and/or made any payments to (i) a certain company (name furnished) or (ii) any other public relations firms; if not, in each case, why not; if so, in each case, what (aa) services were procured, (bb) was the total cost, (cc) is the detailed breakdown of such costs, (dd) was the total amount paid, (ee) was the purpose of the payments, and (ff) is the detailed breakdown of such payments?

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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 - NW1133

Steenkamp, Ms J to ask the Minister of Basic Education

Whether, with reference to her reply to question 223 on 6 March 2017, the requested information has been received from the Council for Quality Assurance in General and Further Education and Training (Umalusi); if not, (a) why not and (b) by what date is the information expected; if so, by what date will she communicate it?

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Link

Reply:

The names of the external moderators of the 2016 National Senior Certificate examination are:

(a) IsiNdebele Home Language – Mr P.J. Masilela

(b) IsiZulu Home Language – Ms C Maphumulo and Dr I.K. Mndawe

(d) Siswati Home Language – Dr P.M. Lubisi and Mr S.Z. Simelane

(e) IsiXhosa Home Language - Mr S.M. Matsolo and Mr H.M. Matshingana

(f) Xitsonga Home Language – Ms L Ndobela and Ms T.B. Maswanganyi

(g) Tshivenda Home Language - Ms J Nedzharata and Mr L Sundani

(h) Sepedi Home Language -Ms D.M. Mampuru and Prof M.J. Mojalefa

(i) Sesotho Home Language - Ms P Mohapi

(j) Afrikaans First Additional Language – Mrs. M Venter and Dr D Lawrence

19 June 2017 - NW1082

Alberts, Mr ADW to ask the Minister of Health

(1)Whether he has been informed of the situation where opportunities for placements for nursing students who are not bursars and who completed their degrees in nursing have been withdrawn and/or rejected by the South African Internship and Community Service Programme and that they are therefore prevented from starting their compulsory community service year, whereas opportunities for placements for students who are bursars have been accepted and their community service year started on 2 January 2017 already; if so, (2) whether he can provide a full explanation as to why a distinction is made between nonbursar nursing students who completed their studies and those who paid for themselves when placements are made for community service; if not, (3) whether he will investigate the specified practice; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?

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Reply:

(1) During the 2016/17 cycle for community service placements, there was a challenge in placing all Professional Nurses eligible for community service as some provinces had incorrectly stated their available posts. This impacted both provincial bursary holders as well as privately funded graduates.

(2) In accordance with Public Service Regulations, all provincial departments are compelled to contractually obligate bursars to serve their respective departments for a stipulated period of time. Failure to redeem the bursary obligation results in the money having to be paid back by the bursar. Approximately 76% of all Professional Nurses who required a community service placement in 2016/17 had a contractual obligation to serve in a particular public health facility, district or province.

(3) The National Health Council has reviewed the matter in-depth and has requested provinces to urgently avail the posts required for the remaining group. The National Health Council resolved on 12 May 2017 that this process should be completed by 31 May 2017. I, in consultation with the provincial Members of the Executive, has written to each province to request a specific number of posts per province, to accommodate all the waitlisted individuals.

The National Department of Health has also been tasked to investigate how to improve post co-ordination and funding to avoid such challenges going forward.

END.

19 June 2017 - NW1193

Stander, Ms T to ask the Minister of Health

(a) What amount has been spent on (i) researching and (ii) producing the Government’s new Max condoms, (b) to whom was the contract(s) awarded in each case, (c) what is the (i) budget and (ii) actual amount spent to date and (d) what is the total number of condoms that have been (i) produced and (ii) distributed to date?

Source
Link

Reply:

(a) (i) The research on MAX condoms was conducted by the Society for Family Health (SFH), on behalf of the Department of Health, through funding from the United Nations Fund for Population Activities (UNFPA) amounting to R420,000.

(ii) The production and distribution of the Max Condom is done on a tender basis. The current tender is for 3 years. It was awarded in July 2015 and is expiring in June 2018.

(b) The three-year contract was awarded to the following suppliers: Almika Trading, Barrs Medical, Bliss Pharmaceutical, Fulloutput, Medproc, RRT Medcon, SA Health Protecting services, Unitrade, and Medicore Technologies.

(ii) The expenditure to date is R654,229,431.

(d) (i)-(ii) From the period: August 2015 to March 2017, the total number of MAX condoms produced and distributed to date is 1,333,121,613.

END.

19 June 2017 - NW1132

Steenkamp, Ms J to ask the Minister of Basic Education

Whether, with reference to her reply to question 222 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:

Computer Applications Technology: Mr MJ Chiles and Ms W Uys
Civil Technology: Mr T Haas
Electrical Technology: Mr D Hanekom and Mr IE Hearne
Mechanical Technology: Mr MP Moodley and Mr P Naidoo
Engineering Graphics and Design: Mr A Bagus and Mr MP Moodley
Accounting: Ms D Woodroffe and Mr J Mamaile
Business Studies: Mr S Naicker and Mr D Macpherson
Economics: Mr E Pretorius and Ms PP Ntuli
Afrikaans Home Language: Prof. A Coetser and Ms S Fourie
English Home Language: Mrs F Suliman. Ms S Maharaj and Dr V Moodley

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

SUMMARY OF FINDINGS

RECOMMENDATION

MANAGEMENT ACTION

RESPONSIBLE MANAGER

IMPLEMENTED/ NOT IMPLEMENTED/ ACTION IN PROGRESS

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 - NW1479

Kalyan, Ms SV to ask the Ms S V Kalyan (DA) to ask the Minister of Arts and Culture

Whether (a) his department and (b) each entity reporting to him procured any services from and or made any payments to (i) Bill Pottinger company 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 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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Link

Reply:

We never procured any services from any of these organisations.

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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Link

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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Link

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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Link

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.

3. The database is both national and provincial.

4. (a) Falls Away.

(b) 7 September 2010.

ANNEXURE A TO NA-QUES 1472 of 2017

Province	Project name	Property Description	Programme/Grant type	Hectares	Strategic Partner/ Mentor
Eastern Cape	Commando Kraal	COMMANDO KRAAL ESTATE - AGRI-VILLAGE COMMONAGE	PLAS	117.2778	Strategic Partner
Eastern Cape	Sunlands Farms	Sunlands Farms - Portion 15,16,18,20,21,23,24-27,150-1,156,159,171 and 195 Farm Selborne No.115;	PLAS	409.7492	Strategic Partner
Eastern Cape	Nebraska	Nebraska 558/15,33 (Buck Kraal)	PLAS	19.2720	Strategic Partner
Western Cape	Ronald Van Schalkwyk	Portion 55,56.58 of farm Bergvallei no 408	PLAS	286	Strategic Partner
Western Cape	Nirwanda	Ptn 53(Ptn of 28) of De La Haye No.92	PLAS	39.1	Strategic Partner
Western Cape	Rietkloof 2 PLAS	Portion 33 of the Farm Rietkloof No. 144	PLAS	320	Strategic Partner
Western Cape	Rietkloof - Mount Piguet	Portions 8, 15, 16, 21, 22 and 23 of Farm No 144, Rietkloof in Piketberg Registration Division	PLAS	981	Strategic Partner
Western Cape	Plateau Farms - Dassiesfontein	The Farms Dassiesfontein - Portion 6 of South, Portion 5 of North and Portion 1 of Farm No. 73	PLAS	3 281	Strategic Partner
Western Cape	Plateau Farms - Rondawel	The Farms Rondawel - Portion 1 & 2 of the Farm Grasplaats No. 113, Portion 2 of Farm Taaibosch Hoek No. 75 & Portion 5 of Farm Bok Poort No. 54 & Portion 4 of Dassiesfontein No. 73	PLAS	4 934	Strategic Partner
Western Cape	Plateau Farms - Melrose	The Farms Melrose- Portion 2 of Farm ADJ Driekop No. 48, Ptn 1 of Farm Taaibosch Hoek No. 75 and Rem Ext of Farm Bonkers Valei No. 76	PLAS	4 860	Strategic Partner
Western Cape	Plateau Farms - Willemskraal	The Farms Willemskraal - Portion 1 of Farm Bonkers Valei No. 76	PLAS	1 662	Strategic Partner
Western Cape	Plateau - Matjieskloof	Portion 1 of the farm Bonkers Valei No. 76	PLAS	4 740	Strategic Partner

19 June 2017 - NW1029

Robinson, Ms D to ask the Minister of Communications

With regard to the Report of the Ad Hoc Committee on SABC Inquiry and in light of the overwhelming evidence of external interference and noncompliance with the Broadcasting Act, Act 4 of 1999, the Companies Act, Act 71 of 2008, and other relevant legislation, (a) what is the progress on the implementation of the recommendations of the specified ad hoc committee that the (i) new board takes reasonable steps to regularise previous decisions that may pose a financial or legal risk and (ii) interim board investigate the validity of the memorandum of incorporation that was signed in October 2014 and (b) what is the set deadline for achieving each recommendation?

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. The Interim SABC Board is working with speed for achieving each recommendation.

19 June 2017 - NW1480

Kalyan, Ms SV to ask the Minister of Basic Education

Whether (a) her department and (b) each entity reporting to her procured any services from and/or made any payments to (i) a certain company (name furnished) or (ii) any other public relations firms; if not, in each case, why not; if so, in each case, what (aa) services were procured, (bb) was the total cost, (cc) is the detailed breakdown of such costs, (dd) was the total amount paid, (ee) was the purpose of the payments and (ff) is the detailed breakdown of such payments?

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Link

Reply:

(a) Department	(i)	Procured any services from Bell Portinger.	The Department has not procured any services from or made any payments to the Bell Portinger.
	(ii)	Make any payments to the Bell Portinger.
	(aa)	Services that were procured	N/A
	(bb)	The total costs	N/A
	(cc)	Detailed breakdown of the costs	N/A
	(dd)	The total amount paid	N/A
	(ee)	Purpose of the payments	N/A
	(ff)	Detailed breakdown of the payments	N/A
(b) Entities
SACE	(i)	Procured any services from Bell Portinger.	SACE has not procured any services from or made any payments to the Bell Portinger. SACE makes use of its own internal resources for related services
	(ii)	Made any payments to the Belll Portinger.
	(aa)	Services that were procured	N/A
	(bb)	The total costs	N/A
	(cc)	Detailed breakdown of the costs	N/A
	(dd)	The total amount paid	N/A
	(ee)	Purpose of the payments	N/A
	(ff)	Detailed breakdown of the payments	N/A

UMALUSI	(i)	Procured any services from the Bell Portinger	Umalusi has not procured any services from or made any payments to the Bell Portinger. Umalusi makes use of its own internal resources for related services.
	(ii)	Made any payments to the Decolonisation Foundation
	(aa)	Services that were procured	N/A
	(bb)	The total costs	N/A
	(cc)	Detailed breakdown of the costs	N/A
	(dd)	The total amount paid	N/A
	(ee)	Purpose of the payments	N/A
	(ff)	Detailed breakdown of the payments	N/A

19 June 2017 - NW1452

Hadebe, Mr TZ to ask the Minister of Social Development

How many (a) persons employed at cultural organisations were assessed against the Child Protection Register in the (i) 2014, (ii) 2015, (iii) 2016 and (iv) 2017 calendar years and (b) of the specified persons were found not suitable to work with children in each case?

Source
Link

Reply:

The Child Protection Register does not categorise organisations in terms of their activities such as cultural, but as employers. However, (a) the number of employees screened in (i) 2014 were 63664, (ii) 2015 were 94552, (iii) 2016 were 103350 and 2017 were 3921 (April and May), and (b) persons were found not suitable to work with children in (i) 2014 were 87, (ii) 2015 were 300, (iii) 2016 were 281, and there no records for first quarter of 2017.

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?

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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 - 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 - NW1453

Hadebe, Mr TZ to ask the Minister of Social Development

What is the annual cost of implementing the means test for old age pensions?

Source
Link

Reply:

SASSA has not conducted a formal study into the cost of applying the means test. However, research conducted by the Economic Research Policy Institute (EPRI) in 2011, when working with UNICEF on a paper regarding the Universalisation of the Child Support Grant, noted “The means test does impose administrative and time costs on SASSA employees and beneficiaries, but more significant costs occur during the monitoring of the grant.” The same will hold true for the older persons grant.

In an internal exercise conducted by SASSA in 2013, the direct average cost of completing an application for a social grant (excluding the disability related costs, where the direct costs are much higher, as the cost of the medical assessment must be factored in) was R89,73. This is largely driven by the amount of time it takes to complete an application, and does not factor in costs incurred by the beneficiary. This amount will require review, given the increase in staff costs since this time.

Based on trends over the past financial years, an average of approximately 200 000 new applications for grants for older persons are processed. If a unit cost of R89,73 per application is taken into account, then the cost for administering these applications is R17 946 000. While this total cost cannot be attributed to the cost of administering the means test, it does contribute a large portion of the costs.

19 June 2017 - NW1488

Lotriet, Prof A to ask the Minister of Health

Whether (a) his department and (b) each entity reporting to him procured any services from and/or made any payments to (i) a certain company (name furnished) or (ii) any other public relations firms; if not, in each case, why not; if so, in each case, what (aa) services were procured, (bb) was the total cost, (cc) is the detailed breakdown of such costs, (dd) was the total amount paid, (ee) was the purpose of the payments and (ff) is the detailed breakdown of such payments?

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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 - NW1520

Grootboom, Mr GA to ask the Minister of Arts and Culture’

With reference to the allocations of funds by his department for orchestras in each province, on which projects and/or initiatives was the funding allocated to the (a) North West and (b) Limpopo spent

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Link

Reply:

The DAC did not allocate funds directly to orchestras, rather funds were ring fenced within the budget of the National Arts Council and transferred to 3 orchestras based on submitted proposals and contracts in 2016/17 in the Western Cape and KwaZulu-Natal. No orchestras were directly funded in Limpopo or North West in the year under review. The Limpopo Youth Orchestra will however be provided with an opportunity to participate in a cultural programme in Kuwait in October 2017 as part of a cultural exchange programme. In this regard, the DAC will cover the international flights, per diems and performance fees, while the government of Kuwait will cover domestic hosting costs.

19 June 2017 - 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 - NW1477

Mhlongo, Mr TW to ask the Minister of Sport and Recreation

Whether he is aware of any disputes that involve boxers not being paid by boxing promoters; if so, what are the (a) details of the current disputes, (b) names of (i) boxing promoters and (ii) boxers involved and (c) amounts owed in each case?

Source
Link

Reply:

There are no disputes that involve boxers not being paid by promoters, which have been brought to our attention, as the Department of Sport and Recreation South Africa. The last dispute that involved boxers not being paid their purse money by promoters was resolved by the end of December 2016. The promoters responsible were subjected to a disciplinary process. In that respect the last incident took place in April 2016 and there hasn’t been any such incident since then.

(a) N/A

(b) (i) and (ii) N/A

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%.