Questions and Replies

11 April 2017 - NW812

Tlhaole, Mr L S to ask the Minister of Basic Education

What steps will she take to address the matter of the schools that were closed in the John Taolo Gaetsewe District Municipality in the Northern Cape in the 2013-14 financial year, without proper consultation with the communities and against the wishes of parents who face difficulties in ensuring that their children have access to proper schools?

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Reply:

The Department has forwarded the question to the Northern Cape Provincial Education Department and is awaiting the response. The response will be forwarded as soon as the Department receives it.

11 April 2017 - NW825

Boshoff, Ms SH to ask the Minister of Basic Education

With regard to the presentation by her department to the Portfolio Committee on Basic Education on 14 March 2017, entitled Kha Ri Gude Mass Literacy Campaign from 2008 to 2016/17, will the Directorate for Priority Crimes Investigation be investigating the irregular, fruitless and wasteful expenditure relating to the campaign, as directed by the Standing Committee on Public Accounts; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?

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Reply:

The Department engaged the Hawks regarding the matter who advised that the relevant body that needs to deal with the matter is the Asset and Forfeiture Unit.

11 April 2017 - NW738

Marais, Mr EJ to ask the Minister of Public Enterprises

(1)Whether the (a) community and (b) Mossel Bay Local Municipality were consulted before the issuing of a tender by Transnet for conducting activities on portions of Erf 12459 and Erf 12460, known as the Mossel Bay Yacht and Boat Club, including the walk-on-moorings; if not, in each case, why not; if so, what are the full details of the public participation process that was followed in each case; (2) What (a) are the full details of the business plan of the successful bidder and (b) is the current status of the transfer of operations to the successful bidder; (3) Whether she will make a statement regarding the matter? NW797E

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Reply:

(1)(a) The advert was placed in the local newspaper (Mossel Bay Advertiser) on the 06 May 2016.

(1)(b) It is not part of Transnet leasing Policy to consult the Local Municipalities when Transnet premises are advertised for leasing. The premises were advertised for leasing in an open, fair, equitable and transparent process.

(2)(a) As this is commercially sensitive information to the successful bidder, consent must first be sought prior to disclosing this information.

(2)(b) No transfer of operations has materialized because the current operator MBYBC refused to vacate the premises.

(3) No. Sufficient information are provided in the above answer. However interested parties are welcome to ask for additional information through the relevant offices.

Mogokare Richard Seleke Lynne Brown, MP

Director-General Minister of Public Enterprises

Date: Date:

11 April 2017 - NW440

Maynier, Mr D to ask the Minister of Public Enterprises

Whether any state-owned companies reporting to her procured any services from and/or made any payments to the Decolonisation Fund if not, in each case, why not; if so, what (a) services were procured, (b) was the total cost, (c) is the detailed breakdown of such costs, (d) was the purpose of the payments, (e) was the total amount paid and (f) is the detailed breakdown of such payments in each case?

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Reply:

ALEXKOR SOC LTD

No services were procured as there were no specific needs.

(a) NIL

(b) NIL

(d) NIL

(e) NIL

(f) NIL

DENEL SOC LTD

No services were procured as there were no specific needs.

(a) NIL

(b) NIL

(d) NIL

(e) NIL

(f) NIL

ESKOM

Eskom has not procured any services from nor made any payments to the Decolonisation Fund.

Eskom has not raised a need that would require Commercial to procure services from the Decolonisation Fund.

(a) NIL

(b) NIL

(d) NIL

(e) NIL

(f) NIL

SAFCOL SOC LTD

No services were procured as there were no specific needs.

(a) NIL

(b) NIL

(d) NIL

(e) NIL

(f) NIL

SAX SOC LTD

South African Express Airways did not procure any services from and/or make any payments to the Decolonisation Fund.

The airline’s is presently facing challenges pertaining to both its liquidity and profitability. As a result, the airline is currently not in a financial position to support expenditure that does not directly support the airline’s core functionality.

(a) NIL

(b) NIL

(d) NIL

(e) NIL

(f) NIL

TRANSNET

Transnet has not procured any services from and/or made any payments to the Decolonisation Fund. The company is not in the list of Transnet’s service providers.

(a) NIL

(b) NIL

(d) NIL

(e) NIL

(f) NIL

Remarks:			Reply: Approved / Not Approved

Mr Mogokare Richard Seleke			Ms Lynne Brown, MP
Director-General			Minister of Public Enterprises
Date:			Date:

11 April 2017 - NW483

Carter, Ms D to ask the Minister of Public Enterprises

Whether her department will provide a schedule of all chartered flights for (a) SA Airways, (b) SA Express and (c) Mango Airlines for the period 1 January 2016 to 28 February 2017, for all routes with details of (i) each route, (ii) the date of each flight, (iii) the time of each flight, (iv) the number of passengers, (v) the occupancy rate of each flight, (vi) the total amount paid in respect of each chartered flight and (vii) the details of each service provider?

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Reply:

Mango Airlines is a subsidiary of SAA which is within the oversight of the Minister of Finance.

Part (i) of the question with reference to SA Express:

Charter Airline Operation Jan 2016 - Jan 2017	JNB-BFN	JNB-KIM	JNB-RCB	JNB-HDS	JNB-GRJ	JNB-PLZ	JNB-ELS	JNB-FBM	JNB-GBE	JNB-WVB	JNB-NTY	JNB-MBD

Solenta	180	115		12	64	26	33		228		43	122
StarAir Cargo	384	141		86	399	18	94	235	100	245
CemAir	26	32		6	8	4	13		36	2	4	39
Global Aviation	86			1	23	3	11		2	4
Golden Wings/SKA	26	8		2	4	2	2		2
Flyfofa- Sahara	10	10	4						2		6	22
Africa Charter Airline	54	4		2	148			228	24

Charter Airline Operation Jan 2016 - Jan 2017	DUR-PLZ	DUR-ELS	DUR-CPT	DUR-HRE	DUR-LUN

Solenta	1025	564	269	36	8
StarAir Cargo	1	2	1	4	1
CemAir	20	14	6	2
Global Aviation
Golden Wings/SKA
Flyfofa- Sahara
Africa Charter Airline

Charter Airline Operation Jan 2016 - Jan 2017	CPT-BFN	CPT-ELS	CPT-PLZ	CPT-HDS	CPT-NTY	CPT-WVB

Solenta	38	122	137		10
StarAir Cargo		4	12			1
CemAir	15	41	22	4	8	12
Global Aviation						8
Golden Wings/SKA
Flyfofa- Sahara
Africa Charter Airline

Part (vi) of the question with reference to SA Express:

Supplier	Actual
MATEKANE	50 278 977.86
GLOBAL AVIATION	5 697 784.23
SOLENTA AVIATION	120 141 296.91
STAR AIR CARGO	86 802 316.02
AFRICA CHARTER	28 740 805.08
CEM AIR	10 558 845.02
GOLDEN WINGS	1 339 489.92
	303 559 515.04

Part (ii, iii, iv, v, vii) of the question attached as Annexure A.

Mogokare Richard Seleke Lynne Brown, MP

Director-General Minister of Public Enterprises

Date: Date:

11 April 2017 - NW783

Ross, Mr DC to ask the Minister of Basic Education

(1)What amount was (a) allocated to and (b) spent by each province as part of the Accelerated Schools Infrastructure Delivery Initiative in the 2015-16 financial year; (2) whether any funding was (a) withdrawn and/or (b) returned to the National Treasury as a result of underspending in any of the provinces; if so, (i) what amount was returned and/or withdrawn and (ii) what were the reasons for underspending?

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Reply:

1. (a) The ASIDI Programme was allocated an amount of R 2 046 825 000 for the period ending 31 March 2016 (2015/16).

(b) The table below indicates expenditure per province:

Province	Allocation in 2015/2016 Financial Year	Expenditure
Eastern Cape	R 1 084 091 000	R 1 036 314 282.84
Free State	R 478 416 000	R 187 121 154.00
Gauteng	R 11 202 000
KwaZulu-Natal	R 138 097 000	R 40 545 596.00
Limpopo	R 104 316 000	R 18 233 998.00
Mpumalanga	R 128 569 000	R 47 164 814.00
Northern Cape	R 33 638 000	R 6 439 905.00
North West	R 68 496 000	R 15 062 193.00
Eskom (All Provinces)		R 24 806 781.00
Total Capital Expenditure		R 1 375 688 723.84
Add: Operational Expenditure		R 246 731 387.91
Programme Support Unit		R 107 446 255.23
Operational Expenditure		R 33 132 264.97
Furniture & Equipments		R 106 152 867.71
Total	R 2 046 825 000	R 1 622 420 111.75

2. a & b (i & ii), R 424 404 888.25 m was returned to the National Treasury as a result of underspending. The underspent amount was returned to the National Revenue. The primary reason for the under expenditure was the mergers and rationalisation programme undertaken by the EC DoE which resulted in the projects allocated to the Implementing Agents on the ASIDI Programme having to be suspended. The process has since been completed and all the affected projects are in the process of implementation.

11 April 2017 - NW823

Davis, Mr GR to ask the Minister of Basic Education

Whether, with regard to the presentation by her department to the Portfolio Committee on Basic Education on 14 March 2017, entitled Kha Ri Gude Mass Literacy Campaign, which ran from 2008 to 2016/17, her department has found that the Auditor-General supplied an incorrect amount for the irregular and fruitless and wasteful expenditure relating to the specified campaign; if so, (a) what is the correct amount and (b) why was the error not picked up before the end of the reporting cycle?

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Reply:

(a) The correct amount is R1 549 899. At 31 March 2017 an amount of R474 737 was already deducted/recovered from the affected volunteers, leaving the balance of R1 075 161. The balance will be deducted from the affected volunteers when remaining payments are processed where possible.

(b) The Auditor-General based their findings on the information presented to them for audit purposes. Some irregularities were identified during the audit. If the Department disagreed with these findings, the Department had to provide evidence to prove the Department’s case. However, there was not enough time for the Department to agree or disagree with the findings. The investigation of the process would have gone beyond the time of the audit and, in the absence of the evidence the Department disclosed the amount as per the findings of the Auditor-General.

11 April 2017 - NW671

Brauteseth, Mr TJ to ask the Minister of Basic Education

(1)Whether, with regard to the section 100(1)(b) intervention in the Limpopo Department of Education, (a) any performance bonuses were paid to officials of the provincial department during this period; if not, why not; if so, what amount was paid out; (2) whether she authorised any bonus pay-outs; if not, (a) who authorised the payments and (b) did she delegate authorisation powers to such persons?

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Reply:

1. During the Section 100 (1) (b) Intervention in Limpopo Department of Education pay performance incentives to qualifying employees were authorised by the Administrator. The value of the performance incentives paid to qualifying employees was R11 918 310.16

2. The bonus pay-outs were authorised by the Administrator only for salary level 1 – 12 employees and SMS members were only paid pay progression.

10 April 2017 - NW896

Hunsinger, Mr CH to ask the Minister of Transport

Whether her department has any debts that have remained unpaid for 30 days or more; if so, (a) what (i) are the details of these debts, (ii) are the reasons for non-payment in each case, (b) on what date will each debt be settled and (c) what (i) processes, (ii) procedures and (iii) mechanisms are in place to ensure that payments are made on time?

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Reply:

a) The department does not have any debts that remained unpaid for 30 days or more.

a) (i) N/A

(ii) N/A

b) N/A

c) (i) Payments to creditors are processed on a daily basis.

(ii) An invoice is received from the supplier; the invoice is certified by the project manager, a payment advice is compiled and approved by the relevant delegated authority; the payment is processed and authorised on the system and the amount is paid.

(iii) The Department implemented a payment tracking system to monitor and track payments.

10 April 2017 - NW945

Mbabama, Ms TM to ask the Minister in the Presidency

(1)Whether there is any position of (a) chief executive officer, (b) chief financial officer and/or (c) chief operating officer that is currently vacant in each entity reporting to her; if so, (i) how long has each specified position been vacant and (ii) what is the reason for each vacancy; (2) have the vacancies been advertised; if so, (a) were interviews done and (b) on what date will the vacancies be filled; (3) (a) what is the total number of persons who are currently employed in the specified positions in an acting capacity, (b) for what period has each person been acting in each position and (c) has any of the specified persons applied for the positions?

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Reply:

Not applicable.

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10 April 2017 - NW744

Hadebe, Mr TZ to ask the Minister of Environmental Affairs

With reference to a press release by the SA National Parks in 2010 (details furnished) and her press release on 27 February 2017 (details furnished), how does she explain the loss of at least 2 377 white rhinos from the Kruger National Park since 1 January 2010?

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Reply:

The honorable member is aware that numerous interventions have been implemented since 2008/9 by government and other stakeholders to address the scourge of poaching and illegal trade in rhino horn. The poaching (illegal killing) remains a priority crime and the integrated strategic management approach approved by Cabinet in 2014 and implemented by the relevant government departments, is resulting in the reduction of losses experienced in Kruger National Park. This is despite a continued increase in the number of illegal incursions into the Kruger National Park. The successes achieved are because of, inter alia, our dedicated law-enforcement authorities, dedicated prosecutors, customs and excise officials and the Department of Environmental Affairs’ Green Scorpions.

South Africans are urged to report any wildlife crime so that we, as an integrated law enforcement effort team, can continue to successfully act against organised criminal enterprises fostering rhino poaching.

The Kruger National Park was specifically targeted by poachers from the onset of this onslaught and the following was implemented in the Park to address the illegal killing of rhino:

Around 2010, South African National Parks (SANParks) reacted to the escalation in poaching by training and equipping existing rangers, crime investigators and the air wing to cope with a totally new set of circumstances associated with the increase in poaching. All of a sudden the one thousand kilometres of boundary of the Kruger National Park (KNP) had to be protected from intrusions by poachers sponsored by both international and local crime networks. This endeavour was challenged by the sheer magnitude of the poaching (till 2014 mostly from Mozambique) onslaught in subsequent years. The number of poaching incidents later soared to about seven a day with up to a dozen poacher groups active inside the Park on any day. To contain this over two million hectares was challenging in all respects.

It was soon realized that the new dimension of organized crime impacting on wildlife in the (KNP) was a matter to be dealt with by all of the Security Cluster participants as well the Mozambique law enforcement agencies. None of the aforementioned were really prepared for this challenge and it took time to mobilize them given all their other priorities.

In 2012, SANParks (with the direct support of the Minister), increased the ranger numbers with 50%, resulting in one hundred and fifty extra rangers. This new capacity had to be developed into a mission ready capability of staff, equipment, training, sustainment and applicable doctrine.

Since 2013, a para military approach was adopted and a formal structure was established to deal with the threat.

In 2014, an integrated national strategy was implemented to counter the escalating poaching onslaught. Apart from law enforcement, the plan also covers the management of the asset (rhino) in the form of translocations, maximizing breeding and rhino orphanages. Another part of the plan addresses community needs and creating long term sustainable economic alternatives. The strategy furthermore addresses the quest for game changers such as the technology based force multipliers and the collapse of crime networks.

By the end of 2015 the newly established anti – poaching unit (APU) was mission ready. The air wing, canine unit and special rangers were expanded and appropriate technologies acquired. The air and ground mobility was enhanced and the capacity for night operations improved. This capability was deployed on a well thought out zoning approach to address the right priority areas at any one time. The investment started paying off and during that year rhino poaching figures could be stabilized for the first time since the start of the scourge.

During 2016 the figures decreased by twenty percent and the current drive is to continue this trend over the next three years.

SANParks also took the initiative to co-opt the various parties in Mozambique and other parks and reserves to the west of KNP in a successful alliance (Greater Kruger Environmental Asset Protection Foundation) concept that is now ensuring more preventative actions by these neighbours outside the KNP.

It is noteworthy that whilst SANParks accepts its roles and responsibilities to combat wildlife crime inside the protected area in terms of its legal mandate, the organized crime elements should be combatted at its origin outside the Park.

While the enforcement focus was needed to bring the situation under control, SANParks also recognise the need to continue to invest in the other pillars of the Integrated Strategic Management approach adopted by Cabinet in 2014.

As opposed to the figure that the honorable member quotes, in terms of our information the Kruger National Park lost 3 744 rhino between 2010 and 2016 due to poaching. This is despite our very intense fight against rhino poaching and in the face of an ever increasing number of incursions into the Park. The losses due to poaching have been reported regularly to the public through detailed quarterly progress reports.

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10 April 2017 - NW712

Krumbock, Mr GR to ask the Minister in the Presidency

(1)Did (a) her department or (b) any entity reporting to her participate in the Dialogue with the President: Unpacking of the SONA 2017 on Radical Economic Transformation Implementation event hosted at the Oyster Box Hotel in Umhlanga, Durban, on 25 February 2017; if so, what amount was spent in each case; (2) did (a) her department or (b) any entity reporting to her participate in the auction of the (i) souvenirs or (ii) personal belongings of the President of the Republic, Mr Jacob G Zuma; if so, (aa) which items were purchased and (bb) at what cost, in each case? NW771E

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Reply:

Not applicable.

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10 April 2017 - NW908

James, Ms LV to ask the Minister of Transport

Whether the SA Maritime Safety Authority has any debt that has remained unpaid for 30 days or more; if so, (a) what (i) are the details of the debts, (ii) are the reasons for non-payment in each case, (b) on what date will each debt be settled and (c) what (i) processes, (ii) procedures and (iii) mechanisms are in place to ensure that payments are made on time?

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Reply:

a) (i) and (a) (ii)

SAMSA SUPPLIER INVOICES OLDER THAN 30 DAYS

Supplier Name	Amount Over 30 Days	Comments

1. WorldSport South Africa	R 2 053 332	The amount was the subject of a dispute with the supplier. The supplier has since agreed to payments in 6 monthly instalments following the resolution of a dispute.

2. PNN Ship Suppliers and Logistics	R 1 752 276	Supplier payment is effected upon receiving funding from the Department of Fisheries and Forestry. This occurs at quarterly intervals upon which all outstanding supplier invoices are cleared. The next payment run will occur in April/May 2017.

3. Lloyd's Register EMEA	R 965 000	Supplier payment is done bi-annually. The next payment will be made in June 2017.

4. Microsoft Ireland Operations	R 239 812	Supplier payment is effected upon receiving funding from the Department of Fisheries and Forestry. This occurs at quarterly intervals upon which all outstanding supplier invoices are cleared. The next payment run will occur in April/May 2017.
Supplier Name	Amount Over 30 Days	Comments
5. Only Orange Electrical CC	R 307 865	Supplier payment is effected upon receiving funding from the Department of Fisheries and Forestry. This occurs at quarterly intervals upon which all outstanding supplier invoices are cleared. The next payment run will occur in April/May 2017.

6. Viking Life Saving Equipment	R 160 616	Supplier payment is effected upon receiving funding from the Department of Fisheries and Forestry. This occurs at quarterly intervals upon which all outstanding supplier invoices are cleared. The next payment run will occur in April/May 2017.
TOTAL	R 5 478 901

b) All the invoices will be settled in the current financial year (2017/18). A mentioned above, the main reason for the bulk of the long outstanding invoices is SAMSAs cash flow situation which resulted in delays in supplier payments with some of the suppliers, particularly the major suppliers, agreeing on structured payment plans. The financial situation is improving which will lead to most, if not all, suppliers over 30 days old being brought up to date.

c) A supplier reconciliation is performed for each supplier. Any invoice that is identified as long outstanding, the reasons thereof are obtained from the employee who placed an order with the supplier. In addition, suppliers would often contact finance staff when their invoices miss the payment date. The finance staff would follow up on the reasons and resolve the matter.

10 April 2017 - NW793

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

1. (a) On what date will the forensic report on tender number 5/2/2/1 RDLR-0052(2015/2016) relating to a forensic investigation into the acquisition and further procedures on the Nirwanda farm in De Doorns be released and (b) what were the recommendations of the report; (2) did the service provider have full access to all administration systems of his department with no limitations whatsoever; if so, what are the relevant details; (3) will the criminal phase of the investigation be conducted by the same service provider in collaboration with the Hawks as the case was already opened with the Hawks; (4) will fully fledged and comprehensive investigations be instituted into (a) certain farms in Beaufort West (details furnished), (b) SAFE and (c) BONO Farm Management on how they acquired farms as strategic partners without any public tender process in terms of the Public Finance Management Act, Act 1 of 1999; if not, in each case, why not; if so, what are the relevant details in each case; (5) whether he has found that there was no political interference in the specified forensic investigation; if so, what are the relevant details?

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Reply:

1. (a) The Forensic Report on tender number 5/2/2/1 RDLR 0052 (2015/2016) was released on 10 October 2016

(b) In summary the Forensic report recommended the following:

(i) That a criminal investigation be conducted on the possible corruption between the current and former officials of the DRDLR and SAFE/BONO Farm Management

(ii) That disciplinary action be taken against an official from the DRDLR

(iii) That investigations be conducted on projects that BONO has been appointed as a strategic partner

(iv) That legal opinion be sought on how to regularise the Nirwanda PLAS Project and possible civil claims for recovery of funds due to DRDLR

2. The service provider was allowed full access to all administrations systems so far as they related to the Nirwanda PLAS project. That includes persal information of all officials involved, recapitalisation funding data on the Nirwanda PLAS Project, human resources information of the officials implicated etc

3. In terms of the TOR and the SLA provision was made for the service provider to assist the Hawks with the criminal investigation and any court or disciplinary processes that they may be required to assist the DRDLR

4. The DRDLR will conduct preliminary investigations into all the farms that SAFE/BONO was appointed as strategic partners. The DRDLR has so far identified 16 farm projects which include three in the question, that have been prioritized for preliminary investigation to ascertain whether there are grounds to conduct fully-fledged and comprehensive investigations

5. The DRDLR is not aware of any political interference in the specified forensic investigation.

10 April 2017 - NW746

Purdon, Mr RK to ask the Minister of Environmental Affairs

Whether she will initiate any changes in the policies and regulations of her department to include the welfare of animals, given the recent Constitutional Court judgment (details furnished)?

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Reply:

I have proposed the inclusion of a provision in the National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act (NEMBA) relating to the well-being of faunal biological resources. This provision will facilitate the development of regulations that will address the well-being of a wild animal in respect of which a restricted activity (such as keeping, breeding, conveying, and so on) is carried out. This proposed provision has been included in the National Environmental Management Laws Amendment Bill (NEMLA Bill) which will be tabled in Parliament in April/May 2017.

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10 April 2017 - NW607

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

How many (a) students are still expected to be funded out of the applications lodged for National Student Financial Aid Scheme for the 2017 academic year that have not yet been completely processed and (b) of those, will be funded at (i) universities and (ii) technical and vocational education and training colleges?

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Reply:

(a) According to the information supplied by the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) out of the applications lodged for the 2017 academic year, 41 182 students are still expected to be funded.

(b) Of these, (i) 22 284 are at universities, and (ii) 18 898 are at Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) colleges. These students will be funded, provided they have met the NSFAS qualifying criteria and have a place to study at a public university or TVET college.

COMPILER/CONTACT PERSONS:

EXT: 021 763 3200

DIRECTOR – GENERAL

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DATE:

QUESTION 607 APPROVED/NOT APPROVED/AMENDED

Dr BE NZIMANDE, MP

MINISTER OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING

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10 April 2017 - NW741

Steenkamp, Ms J to ask the Minister of Environmental Affairs

(a) Why does her department’s consultative Wildlife Forum exclude key stakeholders in the wildlife conservation and protection sector, (b) has she found that the exclusion of other interested and affected wildlife stakeholders is constitutional and (c) what plans does she have to ensure that all stakeholders are included in the forum?

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(a) The department’s consultative Wildllife Forum does not exclude key stakeholders in the wildlife conservation and protection sector nor are we aware of any such exclusion. The Wildllife Forum was established in 2008 based on the following understanding:

That there are national issues pertaining to wildllife management that need to be addressed by the Minister on a continous basis;
the establishment of an operational partnership with the national hunting and national wildlife industry is required in recognition of the sector’s contribution in addressing such issues;
the establishment of a national wildlife forum to generate soultions and design strategies for conservation through sustainable use, creates the best opportunity to ascertain continous consultation and interaction between the Minister, the department, the provincial conservation departments, and the wider wildllife and hunting industry; and
the establishment of such a Wildlife Forum will create a platform for the industry, relevant organised bodies and government to interact on issues of mutual and common interest resulting from the implementation of national environmental legislation and other legislation, relevant to national and provincial management of the wildlife industry and all forms of hunting in its widest context.

The Term of Reference (ToR) for the Wildlife Forum was developed and adopted on 12 June 2008. The objective of the Wildlife Forum is to work as a collective towards promoting:

conservation through sustainable use of renewable natural resources;
a responsible, self-regulatory and practical wildlife and hunting industry;
creating conditions for, and implementing transformation in the whole sector; and
sector related sustainble tourism growth and development.

The ToR provides that representative bodies of the organised national wildlife and national hunting industries, and of related fields of endeavour, who were not yet members of the forum after the adoption of the ToR, may apply to become members, upon which the forum will decide to award such body membership.

On 1 July 2009, the Wildlife Forum agreed that the following information should be submitted by interested bodies/organisations:

Application in the form of a signed letter on the organisation’s letterhead;
organisation’s profile;
code of conduct;
contribution to bioidversity conservation; and
membership, including affiliates.

(b) The consultative Wildlife Forum operates within the scope of the ToR developed and accepted on 12 June 2008. As mentioned in response to question (a) the ToR provided for other interested and affected representatives or industries that could contribute to the objectives of the forum to apply to participate in the forum.

(c) The Department of Environmetal Affairs has embarked on the process of re-positioning the Wildlife Forum to, in future, serve as a structured interdepartmental/industry platform with a mandate to specifically direct the implementation of the projects flowing from the Biodiversity Economy Lab, as well as future identified projects relevant to the wildlife industry, based on the Biodiversity Economy orientation.

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10 April 2017 - NW465

Dreyer, Ms AM to ask the Minister of Rural Development and Land Reform

Whether his department procured any services from and/or made any payments to (a) Mr Mzwanele Manyi, (b) the Progressive Professionals Forum, (c) the Decolonisation Fund and/or (d) the Black Business Council; if not, in each case, why not; if so, what (i) services were procured, (ii) was the total cost, (iii) is the detailed breakdown of such costs, (iv) was the total amount paid, (v) was the purpose of the payments and (vi) is the detailed breakdown of such payments in each case?

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(a),(b),(c),(d) No, they were never awarded any business by the Department.

(i),(ii),(iii),(iv),(v),(vi) Falls away.

10 April 2017 - NW790

Stander, Ms T to ask the Minister in the Presidency

(1)Whether her office has engaged with the (a) Department of Basic Education, (b) Department of Health, (c) Department of Social Development, (d) Office of The Presidency and (e) National Treasury to roll out its Sanitary Dignity Campaign to provide sanitary towels to vulnerable and poor girls; if not, in each case, why not; if so, what are the relevant details in each case; (2) (a) why has it taken so long to start engaging the specified departments and (b) what is the (i) envisaged timeline for and (ii) full relevant details of the specified campaign?

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1. The National Task Team led by the Department of Women which includes most of the departments mentioned in (1) above as well as other key departments has been established following the Presidency directive. Further to this a National Task Team chaired by the Director General of the Department of Women was also established.

2. The National Task Team is working on a Policy Framework with the intention of tabling a draft around June 2017.

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10 April 2017 - NW905

Horn, Mr W to ask the Minister of Transport

Whether the SA Aviation Authority has any debt that has remained unpaid for 30 days or more; if so, (a) what (i) are the details of these debts, (ii) are the reasons for non-payment in each case, (b) on what date will each debt be settled and (c) what (i) processes, (ii) procedures and (iii) mechanisms are in place to ensure that payments are made on time?

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Reply:

The South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) endeavors to comply with section 38(1)(f) of the Public Finance Management Act, Treasury Regulation 8.2.3 and National Treasury SCM Instruction No 5 of 2016/17 to settle all contractual obligations and pay all debt owing within the prescribed or agreed period, which in this case is thirty (30) days.

a) (i), and (ii) The SACAA is not aware of any valid and authorised debt that has remained unpaid for 30 days or more.

b) Debt is settled within 30 days of a valid and approved invoice being presented to the SACAA’s Finance Department and if all the required supporting documents are submitted.

c) (i), (ii), and (iii) The payment process is governed by a policy on accounts payable that have been approved by the SACAA Board. Payments are done weekly by the SACAA’s Finance Department and a creditor’s age analysis is prepared and reviewed monthly.

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10 April 2017 - NW906

Horn, Mr W to ask the Minister of Transport

Whether the Airports Company South Africa has any debt that has remained unpaid for 30 days or more; if so, (a) what (i) are the details of these debts, (ii) are the reasons for non-payment in each case, (b) on what date will each debt be settled and (c) what (i) processes, (ii) procedures and (iii) mechanisms are in place to ensure that payments are made on time?

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Reply:

Airports Company South Africa has no debt unpaid for 30 days or more relating to its borrowing programme.

The company also has an accounts payable policy to make payments to suppliers and service providers within 30 days of date of invoice or accrual of debt. Payment occurs on the matching of the original purchase order with the goods / services receipt note and the supplier invoice or recognition of the debt. (a) (i) (ii) It is inevitable that some invoices from suppliers will remain unpaid if differences are identified between the purchase order, goods / services receipt note and the invoice or if disputes are lodged. The company’s accounts payable system reflect that less than 0.8% of monthly ‘debts’ remain unpaid after 30 days based on such circumstances (every month the accumulated unpaid ‘debts’ are less than 0.8% of the monthly ‘debts’). (b) each outstanding ‘debt’ is settled immediately on the resolution of the conditions that gave rise to the non-payment. (c) (i) (ii) (iii) The company utilises an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) tool with procurement and accounts payable modules linked to a cash management system that enables the recognition of ‘debts’ when goods / services are delivered as per the International Framework for Reporting Standards (IFRS) to ensure continuous service delivery through payments to suppliers.

10 April 2017 - NW721

Van der Westhuizen, Mr AP to ask the Minister of Higher Education and Training

(1)What are the (a) critical performance indicators and (b) weight of each of the indicators in the performance agreements between his department and the principals of public technical and vocational education and training colleges; (2) (a) when was the last round of evaluations undertaken and (b) which period was covered during the evaluation; (3) (a) what are the various categories in which the scores obtained are classified and (b) what was the spread of final scores achieved by the college principals in the evaluation process?

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(1)(a) The Critical Performance Indicators are tabulated below.

Activities

Performance Indicators

(b) Weight %

College management and governance

College Council committees supported, Academic Board and Board committee supported

Government Framework defined and compliance monitored and overseen

IT information standards complied with

College Risk management strategy operationalised and overseen

College financial management system established, managed and monitored

College human resources management system established, managed and monitored

4 council meetings and effectively organised (Finance, Audit and Risk, HR, Marketing, Estate and Facilities), 4 Academic Board meetings, decisions reported to college council

Strategic Plan submitted to Department by the predetermined date of 28 August

College policies in place

Delegation of authority and policies are being disseminated to all sites of service delivery

Information Technology policy is in place

Correct activities will be defined and implemented where necessary

Risk Management Policy adopted by College Council

The budget will be aligned to the strategic plan

Cost centre appointed in writing

Audited financial statements submitted to Department on an annual basis by the due date

HR policies to be approved

College employment equity plan has been addressed

College workplace skills plan in place

Human resource in relation to recruitment, employment and pay administration and benefits, training and development, performance reviews and annual appraisals conducted by the specific timelines

Job descriptions of all staff are signed

30%

Curriculum

responsiveness and marketing

All vocational and occupational programmes effectively implemented and impact monitored

All Vocational programmes effectively implemented and impact monitored

Assessment and examination process effectively implemented and monitored

Marketing plan effectively implemented

Business partnership established and operationalised

All programme development and delivery compliance requirements were met.

NC(V) delivery as per Department is being delivered as well as Report 191 programmes

Standardised vocational programme offerings are managed and performance monitored in accordance with national curriculum guidelines

Appropriate student material, equipment and other resource requirements identified and procured in line with supply chain policy.

Marketing resulted in increased enrolment due to marketing plan

Marketing of programmes scheduled and conducted in the Region

Artisan development in place where students are participating in apprenticeship.

All students are registered electronically as per Department requirements

20%

Student management and support

Bursary scheme overseen

Effect graduate tracking system implementation and monitored

Students experiential training, workplace based employment and entrepreneurial opportunities facilitated and monitored

Student governance implemented

Student support unit in place and 90% of needy students receive tuition bursaries and a small amount towards transport

Students’ performance monitored through HoDs

Means tests used to allocate bursaries

Reports are sent to NSFAS, Department and College Council

250 Students placed in workplace experiential training

Students are supported for employment and learnership placement

Student support unit operational plan is in place

Employment and entrepreneurial activities monitored

There is a functional Student Representative Council (SRC) and it is represented in the College Council

15%

Teaching and learning management

Quality vocational education and training provision monitored

Provision of quality facilities facilitated and overseen

Parents and community stakeholders effectively engaged

Progress towards the achievement of the following strategic targets monitored on a monthly basis through meetings:

The attendance rate is at 75% with few months left before exams

The campus facilities maintained to meet the standards

Parents meetings are taking place

Information communicated by means of web-site

20%

Infrastructure and estate management

Facilities and infrastructure management plan, implementation and monitored and reported

Management of asset overseeing

Health and safety

Compliance implemented and monitored

Inclusive education access facilitated

Current and planned programme delivery adequately supported by campus facilities and infrastructure

Sub-contractors and service providers managed against service level agreements and project plans.

Reporting to College Council on infrastructure projects

Projects completed as per plans

Maintain and update asset register

Health and safety policy implemented

Regular health and safety inspections conducted

Health and safety representatives

Compliance monitored

Non-compliance addressed as per policy

Access ramps are built

15%

(2) The last round of moderation of performance evaluation was held on 29 November 2016 for the 2015/16 financial year.

(3)(a) Chapter 4 of the Senior Management Service (SMS) handbook on Performance Management was used (pages 29 and 30). The categories are tabulated below.

Performance Groups	Percentages	Performance Categories	Percentages	Outcomes
Below satisfactory performance	99% and below	Unacceptable performance	69% and below	No notch increase No bonus
		Performance not fully effective	70% - 99%	No notch increase No bonus
Satisfactory Performance	100% - 129%	Performance fully effective	100% - 129%	Notch increase No cash bonus
Above satisfactory performance	130% and above	Performance significantly above expectations	130% - 149%	Notch increase Cash bonus: 5% - 9%
		Outstanding performance	150% -167%	Notch increase Cash bonus : 10% - 14%

(b) The achievements of TVET College Principals in the evaluation process are tabulated below.

Category	Percentage / Score	Bonus Percentage	Achievements of TVET College Principals
B	130%	5%	3
	133%	6%	3
	135%	6%	2
	144%	8%	1
A	150 %	10%	2
	152%	10%	3
	153%	11%	2
	157%	12%	1

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QUESTION 721 APPROVED/NOT APPROVED/AMENDED

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MINISTER OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING

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10 April 2017 - NW602

Steyn, Ms A to ask the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries QUESTION

(a) Since his reply to question 2366 on 8 November 2016, what is the total number of boreholes has his department (i) drilled and/or installed, (ii) refurbished and/or (iii) equipped, (b) what was the cost, (c) from which departmental (sub) programme was the expenditure funded, (d) to which companies were contracts related to the specified borehole activities awarded and (e) what is the location of the specified boreholes?

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Reply:

The total number of boreholes.
The department drilled 120 boreholes
A total of 175 boreholes have been refurbished to date
A total of 204 boreholes have been equipped by the department
The overall cost of boreholes was R 51 448 769.00
The cost was funded through Comprehensive Agriculture Support Programme (CASP), Prevention Mitigation Disaster Risk (PMDR) and Drought Scheme
The companies who were awarded the borehole activities are listed below.

PROVINCE	BOREHOLES EQUIPPED	FUNDED THROUGH	COST FOR EQUIPPING/ REPAIRING	SERVICE PROVIDER
North West	23	PMDR	R 2 916 177.00	Maswika Trading and Projects
Mpumalanga	7	PMDR	R 1 410 103.00	Intellicomp (Pty) Ltd
Limpopo	60	Drought scheme	R 19 800 000.00
Free State	35	PMDR (31) Drought scheme (4)	R 7 666 000.00	PMDR (31)– Iceburg Trading and Quality Commercial Trading Etsho Engineers & Rekgonne Community Projects
Gauteng	20	Drought scheme	R 2 400 000.00	Dynamic Integrated Geohydro Environment CC
KwaZulu-Natal	59	Drought scheme	R 17 266 592.20
TOTAL	204		R 51 448 769.00

The location of the boreholes is illustrated in the spreadsheet with GPS coordinates and/or names of the farms/areas.

10 April 2017 - NW645

Bucwa, Ms H to ask the Minister of Higher Education and Training

(1)(a)What was the total budget of the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) allocated to the University of Mpumalanga Mbombela campus for the 2016 academic year, (b) how many students applied for NSFAS funding at the specified campus, (c) how many students received funding and (d) how many students did not receive funding; (2) (a) what was the total NSFAS budget allocated to the University of Mpumalanga Mbombela campus for the 2017 academic year, (b) how many students applied for NSFAS funding at the specified campus, (c) how many received funding and (d) how many did not receive funding; (3) what is the current status of the applications for NSFAS funding of (a) a certain person (name and details furnished) and (b) certain specified students (names and details also furnished); (4) how many of the students who applied for NSFAS funding at the specified campus are still not receiving stipends for transport and other expenses?

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(1)(a) The total budget allocated to the University of Mpumalanga (UMP) in the 2016 academic year was R38 706 189.00. This included a provision for 2013 to 2015 Historic Debt (R3 124 189.00) and for the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) First Time Entering (FTE) students (R3 200 000.00). Allocations and payments to institutions are not differentiated by campus.

(b) 665 students applied for National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) funding in 2016.

(d) 105 students were not funded as they did not meet the academic criteria for funding, had already been funded by another funder, or had Expected Family Contributions (EFCs) that were too high.

(2)(a) For the 2017 academic year, the total budget allocated to the University of Mpumalanga is R 56 553 971.00.

(b) 1 165 students have applied for funding.

(d) 346 new applicants have not been funded.

3.The current status of the applications for funding of the designated students are as follows:

(a) Thabang Nkadimeng (ID 9209186448088) meets the requirement for funding for 2016 and 2017, and will be funded by NSFAS by 31 March 2017, when all funding decisions will be finalised.

(b) Second year students who were funded in the 2016 academic year and who meet the academic requirements did not have to reapply for funding and will be funded. Of the continuing students who were funded, there are 285 students whose academic results are still outstanding from the University of Mpumalanga. Once these have been submitted and evaluated funding decisions will be made.

There were four invalid Identity Documents (IDs) which contained only 12 digits, not 13, listed in the document.

The status of the listed students are detailed in the Table appended as Annexure “A”.

4. NSFAS does not pay the allowances for stipends for transport or other expenses to the students through the sBux system, but disburses this to the University for allocating to the students. UMP is excluded from sBux. The university is therefore responsible for ensuring the payment of the allowance. UMP received an upfront amount of R2 408 250.00 paid by NSFAS.

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10 April 2017 - NW751

Van Dalen, Mr P to ask the Minister of Environmental Affairs

(1)When will the centralised national electronic permitting system of the Convention on the International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora, which her Department has said that they have been working on for almost 20 years, be implemented; and (2) will the implementation of the system enable the public to (a) be informed about the regulations that affect them, (b) access notices of receipt of application, (c) view the proposed rules and notices of availability of documents, such as permit applications which are published to provide the public an opportunity to comment; and (d) access the final version of regulations once public comments have been considered; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?

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Reply:

(1) The Department will pilot the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora permit system in the 2017/18 financial year, and the final national implementation of the system will depend on the adjustments to be made based on the pilot phase.

(2) (a) The permit system is based on the requirements in the regulations. These regulations that affect the public are made available in the Government Gazette, a national newspaper and on the Department’s website.

(b) Yes. The system will generate an acknowledgement of receipt of the application and the applicant will be able to track the status of the application.

(c) No. Public participation processes relating to new legislative provisions will not be done through the permitting system, but will be done in terms of Section 100 of the National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act, 2004 (Act No. 10 of 2004). Permit applications and the processing thereof will not be published for public comments.

(d) The final versions of regulations are published in the Government Gazette. The final versions of regulations will not be published through the permit system.

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10 April 2017 - NW904

Hoosen, Mr MH to ask the Minister of Transport

Whether the Ports Regulator of South Africa has any debt that has remained unpaid for 30 days or more; if so, (a) what (i) are the details of these debts, (ii) are the reasons for non-payment in each case, (b) on what date will each debt be settled and (c) what (i) processes, (ii) procedures and (iii) mechanisms are in place to ensure that payments are made on time?

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Reply:

PORTS REGULATOR OF SOUTH AFRICA

The Ports Regulator does not have any debts that have remained unpaid for a period longer than 30 days. The Ports Regulator has a turnaround time of 7 days to pay the invoice, this was further confirmed by the Auditor General in the 2015/16 financial year regularity audit which indicated an average of 8 days for the payment of invoices.

(a) Not applicable as there are no debts unpaid.

(b) Not applicable as there are no debts unpaid.

(c) (I, ii and iii) The Ports Regulator has a system of recording each invoice immediately upon receipt to ensure each tracking, the invoice is then submitted to the respective department for approval before being sent back to finance for payment, the finance section does follow ups if the invoice is not received back from respective department to ensure timeous payment. The invoice after being received back from other departments is then compiled form payment which takes about two days. All these stages are recorded.

10 April 2017 - NW723

Van der Westhuizen, Mr AP to ask the Minister of Higher Education and Training

(1)When last did his department undertake a survey of the provision of student housing at public technical and vocational education and training colleges; (2) whether he will consider broadening the scope of the Minimum Norms and Standards for Student Housing at public universities, issued in September 2015 to include student housing at public technical and vocational education and training colleges; if not, why not; if so, when can such a move be expected?

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Reply:

The Department conducted a survey on student accommodation at Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) colleges in 2010 and is currently updating this information as part of a college infrastructure self-assessment.
The Department as part of its Student Housing Infrastructure Programme is conducting feasibility studies at 2 TVET colleges, which will inform policy on student housing at both TVET colleges and universities. In the interim, the Minimum Norms and Standards for Student Housing at public universities is being used as a guideline for the construction of student housing at the new TVET college campuses.

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10 April 2017 - NW798

Van Dyk, Ms V to ask the Minister of Rural Development and Land Reform

(1)(a) How many land claims have been submitted in the Namaqualand area (details furnished) in the Northern Cape in each of the past 10 financial years, (b) what is the name of each community that submitted a land claim, (c) for which area(s) was each claim lodged and (d) what is the current status of each specified claim; (2) whether any person submitted any of the claims on behalf of the communities; if so, what are the relevant details in each case; (3) whether any land claims have been lodged by or on behalf of the Komaggas community; if so, (a) for which area specifically and (b) what is the current status of the claim?

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1. (a)

(b)

Name of Community Claim

(c)

Local Municipality

(d)

Status

(2)

Name of Claimant

1.DieSkool randvlei

2. NG Sendings Kerk

3.Ramkamp Community

4.Verenigende Gereformeerde Kerk

Hantam

( 164 Claims)

Lodgement

W.M Hendricks

P.J West

S. Balea

P.J West

1.Garies Community Claim

2.Soebatsfontein Community Claim

Kamiesberg (15 Claims)

Lodgement

D.R Maarman

P. Clasen

1.Grootmist Community Claim

2.Port Nolloth Community

3. Anglican Church People

4.Porth Nolloth Community Claim

Richtersveld (150 Claims)

Lodgement

E. Esas

M.B Mtetandaba

D.R Augustus

P.J Cloete

Individual Claimants

Karoo Hoogland

(27 Claims)

Lodgement

Skiffers Meikie;

Van Sitters Johannes Jacobus; Botes Klaas;

Riekert Willem Stephannus;

Haas Willem German;

Booisen Magrita Dorethea;

Rickett Irene Henrieta;

Malgas Rina Katriena;

Malan Cornelius Daniel;

Wilskut Anna;

Beukes Jacolean;

Goliath Katriena;

Keyser Martha;

Keyser Simon Frederik;

Van der Horst Katrina;

Tieties Lena Martha;

De Vos Jan;

Januarie Anna;

Van Wyk Hanna;

Matala Nicolaas Jacobus;

Floors Anna Magrieta;

Malgas Elias;

Haas Sonja ;

Hoorn Johannes;

Isaacs Martheunis Johannes;

Van Wyk Lena Levina;

Malgas Maria;

Severus Ragel;

Pofadder Community Claim

Khai Ma

(14 Claims)

Lodgement

J.P.I Joseph

Agge-oes Community Claim

NamaKhoi

(50 Claims)

Lodgement

B. Abraham

(3) No.

10 April 2017 - NW701

Hill-Lewis, Mr GG to ask the Minister of Rural Development and Land Reform

Did (a) his department or (b) any entity reporting to him participate in the Dialogue with the President: Unpacking of the SONA 2017 on Radical Economic Transformation Implementation event hosted at the Oyster Box Hotel in Umhlanga, Durban, on 25 February 2017; if so, what amount was spent in each case; (2) did (a) his department or (b) any entity reporting to him participate in the auction of the (i) souvenirs or (ii) personal belongings of the President of the Republic, Mr Jacob G Zuma; if so, (aa) which items were purchased and (bb) at what cost, in each case?

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Reply:

1. (a)(b) No;

2. (a)(b) No

(i)(ii)(aa)(bb) Falls away.

10 April 2017 - NW745

Purdon, Mr RK to ask the Minister of Environmental Affairs

What is the total number of rhinos in the Kruger National Park that (a) died from drought conditions in 2016, (b) were killed illegally through poaching, (c) were translocated and to where and (d) were sold?

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Reply:

(a) A total of 190 rhinos died from natural causes during 2016. This natural mortality includes deaths due to the drought and increased fighting amongst rhino males as a result of drought.

(b) A total of 662 rhinos were illegally killed in the Kruger National Park during 2016.

(c) Eleven rhinos were translocated internally in the Kruger National Park for security reasons in 2016. Twenty one (21) rhino orphans were rescued in 2016 and 19 are currently still alive at rhino holding facilities in the Kruger National Park and an external rhino rehabilitation centre. We cannot share locations for security reasons.

(d) A total of 106 rhinos were sold in 2016 from the Kruger National Park to two owners in the Northern Cape (further details cannot be made available for security reasons). Follow-up visits to these properties were done in November 2016 and the rhino translocations were successful.

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10 April 2017 - NW749

Marais, Mr S to ask the Minister of Environmental Affairs

With reference to her statement that 107 community projects are in the process of development as part of the Biodiversity Economy Strategy and that wildlife will be donated to these communities, (a) what are the names of these communities, (b) what is the location of each of the specified communities and (c) what is the total number of animals, by species, that have been donated to date?

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a). The Department of Environmental Affairs (DEA) has supported more than 107, community projects. This number includes projects falling under different windows implemented under the Expanded Public Works Programme and are at different stages of implementation. Some are towards completion while others are at planning and or execution.The projects supported fall under various themes namely: Biodiversity Economy (Wildlife and Bioprospecting Economies), People and Parks, Greening and Open Space Management and Working for Land.

b). The supported projects are located across the country and details are supplied in the table below:

NO.	Name of the farm	Communities	Description	Community benefits
1.	Mayibuye Game Reserve	Mayibuye Community Trust	Establishing a biodiversity economy in an economically depressed and under developed area, to create jobs, enterprises and create community ownership of a big 5 game reserve. Development of a 4800 ha big 5 community-owned game reserve for: Erection of perimeter fence and internal livestock fences; Game holding bomas Rehabilitation of internal roads Refurbishment of administration buildings	Job creation Development of SMMES Skills Development and training Better Environmental Practice
2.	Double Drift Nature Reserve	Likhaya Lethu CPA	The extent of the restored land is 13546.4783 hectares of the 23000 ha. The Communal property association and ECPTA has identified Naudeshoek farm 224 which is a state land outside the boundaries of the reserve land and also part of the claim inside the reserve as a suitable site to pilot the Game Transformation Programme. As hunting inside Double Drift Nature Reserve is currently prohibited, however, at Naudeshoek, hunting would take place. The proposed core business will include the following: Erection of perimeter fencing to incorporate claimed land into reserve	Job creation Development of SMMES Skills Development and training Better Environmental Practice
3.	Leshiba Game Reserve	Leshiba CPA	The Leshiba community intends to utilize the restituted land to improve and development infrastructure and facilities to create jobs, enterprises and equity through the following activities: Erection of perimeter fencing and internal fences for agricultural land Construction of access gate and guardhouse Bulk water borewholes and drinking troughs for game Refurbishment of farmhouse to admin building and tourist accommodation	Job creation Development of SMMES Skills Development and training Better Environmental Practice
4.	Mabaleng Game Reserve	Mabaleng Conservancy	Two emerging famers have decided to join forces with their well established and experienced neighbouring game farmer to develop a joint venture wildlife conservancy. The main business components will involve erection of perimeter fence, internal rhino fence replacement of electric cable and erection of water pipelines and watering facilities for: Erection of fences	Job creation Development of SMMES Skills Development and training Better Environmental Practice
5.	Balepye Game Reserve	Balepye CPA	The Balepye community intends to utilize the restituted 9000 ha game farm for employment creation and equity. The business activities will include: Erection of perimeter fences Debushing of dense vegetation	Job creation Development of SMMES Skills Development and training Better Environmental Practice
6.	Sepelong Game Farm	Land Reform Sepelong	The 1100 game farm offers accommodation, conference facilities and guided tours. The proposed products will include the following Erection and refurbishment of perimeter fences Refurbishment of tourist accommodation and conferencing facilities Provision of water supply for game	Job creation Development of SMMES Skills Development and training Better Environmental Practice
7.	Gidjana Game Reserve	Gidjana Traditional Council	The proposed activities include the development of infrastructure and facilities for: Erection of perimeter fences to incorporate land into the Kruger National Park Refurbishment of an existing hunting tented camp.	Job creation Development of SMMES Skills Development and training Better Environmental Practice
8.	Nkambeni Game Reserve	Nkambeni Tribal Authority	The proposed activities include the development of infrastructure and facilities for: Erection of fences Extensive breeding of common game species for live sale, Hunting, and other beneficiated products such as venison, biltong, skins, hides and taxidermy.	Job creation Development of SMMES Skills Development and training Better Environmental Practice
9.	Bushbuckridge Nature Reserve Wildlife Economy Projects	Sisonke CPA and Inyaka Waterval CPA	Construction of a new two bedroom staff house, each bedroom with its own kitchen and ablution; construction of 300m² movable steel boma; Fencing of 4 x 3km² sable breeding camp; water provision to the sable camp and staff quarters; and upgrading 2.5km internal access gravel road to the sable camp.	Job creation Development of SMMES Skills Development and training Better Environmental Practice
10	Mthethomusha Nature Reserve Fencing	Mzinti Traditional Authority	Erection of a new 15 km fence, water provision, upgrade existing entrance (Luphisi gate); upgrade existing guard house (Luphisi), Renovate and upgrade existing staff accommodation, upgrade existing entrance (Mpakeni), construct new guard house (Mpakeni), construct new office block, Upgrade and renovate communal braai area, Upgrade picnic area,	Job creation Development of SMMES Skills Development and training Better Environmental Practice
11	Loskop Dam WPS ranger camp	Mamarumo CPA, Dindela CPA and Rampoodi CPA	Renovating and upgrading the existing rangers camp; water provision to the camp; construction of a boundary fence; and upgrading the existing 600m runway for light aircraft.	Job creation Development of SMMES Skills Development and training Better Environmental Practice
12.	Mhinga Crocodile capture and commercial breeding	Mhinga Development Trust for Mhinga Tribal Community	Construction of one (1) hot house (560.88m2) for the incubation of hatchlings. (1) Tunnel house (424.2m2) and office building (61.1m2) with storage room, feed room and cold storage room. Infrastructure will include installation solar power, Backup generator 120kva, Borehole with 2 x 10000L water tanks on 4m steel tower, Water reticulation including heat pumps and sewer. Boundary fence 896m x 1.8m with a 4m sliding gate and a wooden guard hut.	Job creation Development of SMMES Skills Development and training Better Environmental Practice
13	NC-Joe Morolong Ba Ga Bareki Game Farm	Ba Ga Bareki Tribal Community	construction of Chalets, Conference & ablution facilities, laundry, gate house & fencing and purchasing of wild animals	Job creation Development of SMMES Skills Development and training Better Environmental Practice
14.	Sebele Game Reserve	Barokologadi CPA	Construction of 40km road, 31km for Perimeter Fence, improve signage, main entrance gate, Construction of hides and picnic sites plus viewpoints. Construction of Staff houses, gates, office block, chalets, bulk water and electricity supply.	Job creation Development of SMMES Skills Development and training Better Environmental Practice
15.	Infrastructure Initiative at Lichtenburg Game Breeding Centre	Detsobotla Local Municipality	Provision of 3 x lecture rooms, 1x computer room, resource centre/library, meeting / board room, reception area, sufficient accommodation with washing and sanitary facilities, ablution facilities, 100m shooting range, gun safe facility, and relevant equipment thereof.	Job creation Development of SMMES Skills Development and training Better Environmental Practice
16.	Agriforestry Opportunities for Sustainable BBBEE in Bitou / Kranshoek	Ericaville Farming Trust	To sustainably grow and supply Sceletium tortuosum, a mood enhancing herb that is in high demand locally and internationally.With the establishment of the herb garden, the project will also provide an extension to the existing dam. The extension of the dam will increase by 35m in length, 15 in width and 2m deep. The area for the herb garden will be fenced off with Diamond mesh that is 1.8m high and covers an area of 2km. As part of the Agriforestry opportunities a trading area will be established inside the existing barn. The trading area will make provision for a preparation room, a storage room and a trading room. To add to the BBBEE component, beneficiaries of the project will be trained in business management. The beneficiaries will also participate in a beautification of the town	Job creation Development of SMMES Skills Development and training Better Environmental Practice
17.	Agriforestry Opportunities for Sustainable BBBEE in Bitou / Kwanokuthula	Bitou Local Municipality	The establishment a local indigenous nursery to organically grow indigenous medicinal plants (Sceletium tortuosum and Honeybush). Substantial alien vegetation clearing will be undertaken to prepare the project for the nursery. The available labour will also be utilised to clear the surrounding alien vegetation in accordance with municipal guidance.	Job creation Development of SMMES Skills Development and training Better Environmental Practice
18.	KZN-Busingatha Lodge	No land Claim under KZN Ezemvelo	Deliverables of this project will include the construction of entrance gate with supporting facilities ,the construction of manager's house, the construction of 7 chalets (6 sleeper) and 5 chalets (4 sleeper), the construction of entertainment area with a pool, kitchen, dining hall and the construction of stables.	Job creation Development of SMMES Skills Development and training Better Environmental Practice
19.	KZN-Sodwana Bay - Amangwane Community Lodge	No Land Claim under KZN Ezemvelo	The visitor facility consist of entrance gate, Entertainment area, Residential (chalet) 8 unit, conference centre, Main Lodge and staff quarters. Fencing and landscaping will be part of deliverable.	Job creation Development of SMMES Skills Development and training Better Environmental Practice
20..	EC-Buffelspruit Nature Reserve Revitalisation	No Land Claim based Aliwal North	This project will have the following deliverables: A new main entrance with guards-house constructed; an administration block constructed; Office and public ablution facilities constructed; 5 fully equipped chalets with grass roofing constructed; 16 kilometer wire perimeter fence with associated infrastructure erected, 10 kilometer (internal) gravel roads, etc.	Job creation Development of SMMES Skills Development and training Better Environmental Practice
21.	EC-Thina Falls Resort	Mhlontlo Municipality	The project seeks to develop a resort with 25 bedrooms Construction of 10 exclusive rooms and 15 rooms to accommodate low to medium income earners, conference facilities, a restaurant with bar and a swimming pool and provide fitting equipment.	Job creation Development of SMMES Skills Development and training Better Environmental Practice
22.	LP Lekgalameetse	Sekororo, Mamashiane and Mangena CPA’s	Chalets, 12km of access road, 20km of gravel / small tourism roads attractions, -construction of restaurant decking, kitchen and communal lounge and 50km fencing for Wolkbeg and Thabina with improvement of entrance gate. Development of a walking trail	Job creation Development of SMMES Skills Development and training Better Environmental Practice
23.	LP Nwanedi Nature Reserve	Rambuda Community	Electrification of big 5 fence of 55km, rehabilitation of old mines area of 28ha and upgrading of the infrastructure. Relocation of Waste / Dumping area. Upgrade of access Roads and development of Picnic Site and Day Visitors Facility	Job creation Development of SMMES Skills Development and training Better Environmental Practice
24.	LP-Tshivhase Nature Reserve	Tshivhase Tribal Authority	community Nature Reserve and related infrastructure, provision of administrative building, conference centre, perimeter fence, construction and up-grading of roads, developing visitor/recreational facility and accommodation and camp site	Job creation Development of SMMES Skills Development and training Better Environmental Practice
25.	LP-D'Nyala	Lephalale Local Municipality	Phase One: Clearing of 35 ha, Picnic site and upgrading of the entrance gate. Rehabilitation of VIP rooms. Trail clearance 30km. Restaurant furniture and kitchen equipment. Rehabilitation of three hide, Staff and office accommodation. Phase Two: Construction of twelve double room chalets, after EIA has been conducted as well as development of fifty stands Bush Camp inclusive of ablution, reticulation of water and electricity as well as picnic site in the bush	Job creation Development of SMMES Skills Development and training Better Environmental Practice
26.	LP Masebe Nature Reserve	Masebe Management committee	Furniture for 10 existing chalets. Completion on existing chalets upgrading. Upgrading of 40km fence. Development of staff accommodation Refurbishment of existing staff accommodation and installation of Satellite dish, booster and TV cables. Provision of 25 Television Sets. PHASE 2 Development of 10 double-room chalets, tourism Access Road, and electrifying fence. Develop 6 staff accommodation units and 20 Bachelor's flats Install 3 Borehole	Job creation Development of SMMES Skills Development and training Better Environmental Practice
27.	FS-Upgrading of Hoopstad Nature Reserve		The deliverables for this project will include upgrading of entrance gate and access road, recreational facilities, braaistands, camping site development, accommodation establishment, ablution facilities, paving, administration facilities and conference facilities. As well as environmental management education and awareness and a conservation management plan.	Job creation Development of SMMES Skills Development and training Better Environmental Practice
28.	FS-Upgrade existing infrastructure	No Land claim they are from Hoopstad Community	This project will focus on the Sandveld nature reserve through paving of entrance road, upgrade of staff housing, upgrade of water purification, construction of picnic facilities and ablution facilities.	Job creation Development of SMMES Skills Development and training Better Environmental Practice
29.	FS-Upgrade of access road to Sentinel hiking trail	No Land Claim situated in Maluti a Phofung	The project aims to upgrade the access road to the Sentinel Hiking Trail since it is currently a gravel road that has deteriorated.	Job creation Development of SMMES Skills Development and training Better Environmental Practice
30.	MP-Manyeleti Nature Reserve Infrastructure Projects	No CPA only MTPA	The proposed deliverables include : Provision of the recreational infrastructures at Manyeleti Nature Reserve with the improvement of old infrastructures as well as the camps and conference ha	Job creation Development of SMMES Skills Development and training Better Environmental Practice
31.	MP-Nooitgedacht dam nature reserve	No CPA no land claim	Upgrading and renovation staff accommodation, construction of 5 km game proof fence. Construction of office complex. Provision of bulk services (water, sewer and electrical supply), and landscaping.	Job creation Development of SMMES Skills Development and training Better Environmental Practice
32..	MP - Songimvelo conservation education resource and recreation facility	Ekhuphileni kwe Sive Songimvelo CPA	Development of Conservation Education and community resource node: Open classroom Resource center museum lecture room discussion room, curios and shop kiosk, and restaurant restrooms hostel to accommodate 120 children, swimming pool, procurement of 30 sitter vehicle to assist with education and tourism needs and provision of bulk services roads terrain and fencing	Job creation Development of SMMES Skills Development and training Better Environmental Practice
33.	MP-Mdala-Mkhombo Development and Upgrade of infrastructure	Mahlabane Trust, and Moutse Communal Property Association	Extension of Mkholwane lodge with five rooms and a toilet each. Construction of adult swimming pool, paving of the road, and offices. Re-graveled 20 kilometers stretch of tourist’s road. Provision of fully equipped water reticulation system. Fully equipped bore hole at Zwelabo camp.	Job creation Development of SMMES Skills Development and training Better Environmental Practice
34.	MP-Loskop Dam Nature Reserve infrastructure Upgrade and Development	Rampholodi, Mamarumo and Dindela CPA’s	Construction of luxury hurts for tourist and accommodation for field rangers fully furnished with solar power and water	Job creation Development of SMMES Skills Development and training Better Environmental Practice
35.	MP-Mahushe Shongwe Community Facility upgrade	Mahushe Shongwe Representative Committee	Upgrading of open air class room facility requires upgrading resource centre, discussion room fully furnished, and recreational facilities at Mahushe Shongwe.	Job creation Development of SMMES Skills Development and training Better Environmental Practice
36.	MP-Barberton Nature Reserve Conservation Education Centre and Conference Facility	No CPA just MTPA	Establishment of conference facility, restaurant, kiosk, overnight chalet. Provision of recreational and conference facilities inclusive of a restaurant, kiosk, educational fully furnished at Barberton Nature Reserve (BNR).	Job creation Development of SMMES Skills Development and training Better Environmental Practice
37.	MP Ohrigstad Dam nature Reserve Infrastructure and Development	Carolina LM	Ohrigstad Dam Nature reserve focus on the. Provision of chalets fully furnished and provision of water and electricity infrastructure. Upgrading of overnight camping site with braai facilities and upgrading of 30km of road	Job creation Development of SMMES Skills Development and training Better Environmental Practice
38.	WC-Driftsands Nature Reserve - Fencing Project.	City of Cape Town Metropolitan Municipality for Cape Nature	Erect 11 km Palisade fencing around the perimeter of the reserve to protect the reserve from current illegal activities including dumping, prostitution activities, grazing, farming, land invasion etc.	Job creation Development of SMMES Skills Development and training Better Environmental Practice
39.	WC-De Hoop Nature Reserve - Upgrading of Roads.	Cape Nature in City of Cape Town Metropolitan Municipality	Provide a permanent surface on the existing gravel road within the De Hoop Provincial Nature Reserve using LBS asphalt method. The distance is 15, 2 km. plus the widening the tar surface of another 1,4 km. The present road is only tarred for a short distance from the entrance gate towards the tourism camp. It is now proposed that the road is tarred up to the De Hoop Postal tourism camp and to the main beach attraction on the reserve namely Koppie Alleen	Job creation Development of SMMES Skills Development and training Better Environmental Practice
40.	WC-Knersvlakte Nature Reserve Fencing Project	City of Cape Town Metropolitan Municipality by Cape Nature	Erect 350 km of 1.8m jackal proof fence line around the Knersvlakte Conservation Area. During this period 40 people will be employed through the contractors to be appointed. This will equate to 39 FTEs having been created over a two year period.	Job creation Development of SMMES Skills Development and training Better Environmental Practice
41.	Tyefu Aloe project	Tyefu Community	To achieve sustainable use of naturally abundant aloe ferox while developing sustainable livelihoods for the community	Formalise trading and manufacturing Promote efficient farming techniques Infrastructure for harvesting
42.	WC-Anysberg Nature Reserve - Road Upgrade and Improvement of Tourism Facilities.	Cape Nature in Touwsriver and Laingsburg	The upgrade is based on the following: Repairs to the Prins River crossing and to various sections damaged by storms on the 25 km of road(17km from main gate to the office and 8 km from the office towards Touwsriver). Upgrade to the hiking facilities, bird hides and overnight 4x4 facilities.	Job creation Development of SMMES Skills Development and training Better Environmental Practice
43..	NC-Ais Ais-Richtersveld Transfrontier Park-EPIP Project	Sandrif; Khuboes; Lekkersing & Eksteensfontein	Construct 4 semi-detached units for staff and hostel accommodation for contractors & EPWP teams and a shed for parking vehicles plus a workshop (15x30x4). Also to construct road signs for Richtersveld and development and building of trials & mountain biking	Job creation Development of SMMES Skills Development and training Better Environmental Practice
44.	NC-Mokala National Park-EPIP Project	Richie; Saltlake; Hayfield & Plooysburg	Erection of 6km fence line – Wolwepan, removal of old dams and redundant structures, replacement of water pipeline from Soutbos to Gruisdraai with 90mm HDPE, construction of new Lilydale entrance gate and construction of staff accommodation.	Job creation Development of SMMES Skills Development and training Better Environmental Practice
45.	NW- Bloemhof Dam Nature Reserve Infrastructure Development	Christiana Local Municipality	Building of three (3) new Ablution Blocks, five (5) staff accommodation flats. Upgrading of existing Tourism facilities this includes (Group camp, Hunting camp and Log cabins) with Solar Technology.	Job creation Development of SMMES Skills Development and training Better Environmental Practice
46.	EC Municipal / Medicinal Nursery - Ndlambe East	Ndlambe	Establish a Municipal Nursery for the purpose of propagating indigenous plants / flowers / shrubs and trees with the following project deliverables: 1.Construction of nursery and infrastructure, trays, bags, soil etc 2. Propagation of seedlings through seeds, cuttings etc 3.Environmental education and awareness raising on nursery management 4. Propagating medicinal plants 5.Irrigation system (cost-effective) 6.Solar energy lighting	Job creation Development of SMMES Skills Development and training Better Environmental Practice
47.	Engcobo Heroes and Swim away village	Engcobo	The project involves upgrading the Heroes park and the swimming pool site and alien vegetation clearing around the site. The deliverables include revamping the swimming pools, paving around the swimming pools, renovating the ablution facilities, fencing both sites, revamping the water feature, construction of pathways and paved parking area inside the park.	Job creation Development of SMMES Skills Development and training Better Environmental Practice
48.	EC-Gariep Town Beautification and greening	Burgersdorp	This project aims to eradicate illegal dumping sites. These sites are an eyesore and a nuisance to the communities. These are a breeding ground for criminals since they also utilize these spaces for their criminal activities. The deliverables of the project will include clearing of illegal dumps, planting of indigenous trees, establishment of ablution facilities, hard landscaping, palisade fencing, installation of benches, signage and electrification of entrances.	Job creation Development of SMMES Skills Development and training Better Environmental Practice
49.	EC-Tshireletso ya tikoloho	Aliwal North	This project is aimed at the construction of an administration block, an environmental education centre, ablution facilities, guard house, fencing, parking bays, general landscaping and pathways.	Job creation Development of SMMES Skills Development and training Better Environmental Practice
50.	EC-Senqu Community Parks	Kwezi-Naledi	The site is situated at Kwezi-Naledi township and is surrounded by houses. This site will be fenced off with palisade fencing and a pedestrian gate which will be locked after hours. The site will have ablution facilities that shall consist of 4 male seats, 5 female seats and 1 seat for disabled users with a store room in between male and female toilets. Children's play equipment will consist of 4 swings; 4 jungle gyms with slides and 4 see-saw, balancing bridge and monkey bars. Soft landscaping will be done with lawn, indigenous trees and shrubs to be planted. Other items include 8 picnic sets with thatched umbrellas and 8 benches around the park that will be made from recycled plastic materials for parents to sit.	Job creation Development of SMMES Skills Development and training Better Environmental Practice
51.	EC-Manteku Camp	Mtambalala	The project will focus on the construction of a nursery in the Mtambalala area of the municipality. . The project deliverables will include an admin block, a tool shed, ablution facility and a working area. There will also be other external works and the planting of various vegetables and/or fruits for commercial sale	Job creation Development of SMMES Skills Development and training Better Environmental Practice
52.	EC-Open Space and Park establishment within Nyandeni Local Municipality	Nyandeni	The project is focused on the development of an open space in Nyandeni municipality. The identified area is connected to bulk services and project deliverables include: Fencing of the park, Paving, Construction of ablution facilities, and Mini Meeting Area. Landscaping, Tree planting, Installation of park furniture, Construction of multi-purpose court and putting up play equipment The project will be implemented over the 15 months period, the end date include projected period for project close out processes.	Job creation Development of SMMES Skills Development and training Better Environmental Practice
53.	EC-Umzimvubu Commercial Nursery	Umzimvubu	Description The concept is to create a fully functional commercial nursery that will maximize the potential of agriculture and planting of indigenous plants and trees in Umzimvubu municipal area.	Job creation Development of SMMES Skills Development and training Better Environmental Practice
54.	FS-Greening Mantsopa Municipality	Lady Brand	Greening of Mantsopa Municipality through the upgrading of four parks.	Job creation Development of SMMES Skills Development and training Better Environmental Practice
55.	FS - Greening and Management of Parks	Mafube	This project aims at the greening and management of parks for four towns in Mafube Local Municipality.	Job creation Development of SMMES Skills Development and training Better Environmental Practice
56.	FS-Tswelopele Municipality community parks develepoment	Tswelopele	This project will include the planting of trees, flowers and grass in public open spaces to reduce illegal dumping. Installation of solar lights, fencing around open spaces, installation of braai facilities in open spaces, installation of ablution blocks, installation of gym and children's playing equipment in open spaces, installation of chairs and tables, parking area and education & awareness for communities on waste management and importance of plants and trees.	Job creation Development of SMMES Skills Development and training Better Environmental Practice
57.	FS- Dihlabeng Nursery Plant	Dihlabeng	To upgrade the current nursery in order to make provision for planting of fruit trees, indigenous trees, street trees, perennial and annual flowers. To also educate the community on horticulture. Trees and plants nursed and grown from the nursery will benefit communities by means of job creation, prevention of soil erosion and degradation.	Job creation Development of SMMES Skills Development and training Better Environmental Practice
58.	FS-QwaQwa Environmental Education Centre	QwaQwa	This project is for the establishment of Environmental Education Centre that will provide community with access to information that includes Environmental Management, Tourism, art and culture. Therefore the main project purpose is to provide a novel, restorative and dramatic destination for school groups, nature lovers and the community at large to experience wildlife and be “wowed” by nature within an urban landscape.	Job creation Development of SMMES Skills Development and training Better Environmental Practice
59.	FS-Nketoana Greening	Nketoana	The project will concentrate only on developing and transforming 2 parks per ward. There are nine wards in the Municipality and also illegal dumps will be converted to recreational parks.	Job creation Development of SMMES Skills Development and training Better Environmental Practice
60.	FS-Development of Recreational Parks in Setsoto Municipality	Setsoto	The project entails the development of 12 parks within each town, each park to have mini soccer field and play equipment.	Job creation Development of SMMES Skills Development and training Better Environmental Practice
61.	GP-Beautification of Ratanda	Ratanda	Beautification of the Ratanda areas including tree planting and cleaning of the following areas: Heidelberg, Protea Rd, Old Hall, Ratanda Stadium, Heildelberg Rd, Chuene Street, Themba Sibaya,Lehoko St, Cr Moloi and Mofokeng Street, pensioners and youth centers). Cemetery cleaning, paving and trees.	Job creation Development of SMMES Skills Development and training Better Environmental Practice
62.	GP-Randfontein LM - Construction of Environmental Education Centre (Bird Sanctuary)	Randfontein	Development of a master plan, Establishment of an environmental education centre, preservation and conservation of flora and fauna (Identification of existing aquatic life, Establishment of red data list of aquatic life in the area, Protection of fauna and flora). To stop the contamination of natural water bodies through monitoring of the pollution entry source. To encourage community awareness of environmental related issues. Greening and beautification Arboriculture. Construction of boundary fence, ablution facilities, office, training facilities, nursery structure, parking facility and bird watch thatched houses.	Job creation Development of SMMES Skills Development and training Better Environmental Practice
63.	KZN-Provision of Six Play Parks in Previously Disadvantaged Areas	Madadeni, Osizweni and Ngagane	Development of Four (4) Play Parks in Newcastle townships. Each play park will have the following: 1.Palisade Fencing 2.Ablution block 3. Landscaping, planting of indigenous trees and plants 4.Installation of Park Furniture and play equipment 5. Walkways paving 6.Installation of Park Lights and drinking water fountains	Job creation Development of SMMES Skills Development and training Better Environmental Practice
64.	KZN - Greening Inkandla Municipality	Inkandla	Develop two new open parks within the town of Nkandla. Project includes site clearance, earthworks, tree planting in both parks and in the town, grass planting, concrete paving, ablution facilities, fencing and gates, picnic sets, benches, bins, a bandstand and water play feature in the main park, playing equipment and eco gym, action sports facility in the central park, irrigation and infrastructure connections.	Job creation Development of SMMES Skills Development and training Better Environmental Practice
65.	KZN-Mandeni Nursery	KwaSithebe	Construction of Mandeni Park will include site clearance, bulk earthworks will include minimal cut and fill on site to accommodate new park design and fencing. Some of the existing trees will be retained on site, together with the planting of new trees and grass, including flowering certain areas of the park. Garden lights will be installed within the park. Water and sewer reticulation will service the new ablution block, consisting of male, female and paraplegic toilets. New internal pedestrian pathways will be constructed. General landscaping, beautification of the park and general furnishing of the park will include children's play areas.	Job creation Development of SMMES Skills Development and training Better Environmental Practice
66.	KZN-Alexandra Park Revitalisation	Alexandra	The main objective of the project is to upgrade Alexandra Park such that it becomes a safe popular recreational and play centre for Pietermaritzburg. The deliverables will include the upgrade of children’s play area, Percy Taylor Rockery, Peoples Park and ablution facility.	Job creation Development of SMMES Skills Development and training Better Environmental Practice
67.	Endumeni Greening, Landscaping and Nursery	Wasbank, Sithembile and Forestdale	The project aims to develop a nursery for indigenous and medicinal plants to provide a local source of indigenous planting material. To construct Sithembile Park and refurbishment of Wasbank and Forestdale Parks. Deliverables will include site clearance, bulk earthworks, fencing, ablution block construction, planting of trees, indigenous plants and grass, installation of Park furniture. New internal pedestrian pathways will be constructed. General landscaping, beautification of the park including children's play areas.	Job creation Development of SMMES Skills Development and training Better Environmental Practice
68.	KZN-Emnambithi Goes Green	Emnambithi	The project is aimed at developing a recreational park. with the following deliverables: tree planting, soft landscaping, an Amphitheatre, Pedestrian walkway and hard Landscaping. Trees will be planted as avenue trees and on municipal public open spaces in order for them to neutralize the carbon dioxide that humans emit and in turn produce oxygen which is vital for human.	Job creation Development of SMMES Skills Development and training Better Environmental Practice
69.	KZN-Rehabilitation of The existing parks and Planting of trees in Umtshezi	Wembezi	The project will focus on an entrance gateway and upgrading of a park in Umtshezi Local Municipality. The deliverables include Site Clearance , Parking Bay, Planting of Grass; General Landscaping; Ablution Block &Paving of Pathways, Refurbishment of existing Fencing; Installation of Park benches, Bins, Tables, Bridge, Braai Stands, Children’s Play Park, Installation of Gym Equipment, Installation of park lights, Construction of Sports Multipurpose Court, Clean Up of Stream, Irrigation System and Entrance gateway	Job creation Development of SMMES Skills Development and training Better Environmental Practice
70.	KZN-Upgrading of Parks	Mthonjaneni	The deliverables for this project will include palisade fencing, concrete benches, paved walkway, landscaping and grassing, play park equipment, water fountain, concrete benches, and concrete braai stand, refuse bins around the area, flower garden and ablution block.	Job creation Development of SMMES Skills Development and training Better Environmental Practice
71.	KZN-Nkungumathe Environmental Education Centre	Nkungumathe	The project is for the construction of an Environmental Education Centre with associated infrastructure such as an office block guard house, fencing and landscaping.	Job creation Development of SMMES Skills Development and training Better Environmental Practice
72.	KZN-KwaZulu Natal-Development Of open space and recreational parks	Ntambanana	Construction and landscaping of the Ntambanana community park. The park will incorporate two deliverables, Soft and Hard landscaping. Soft landscaping will include planting of Trees, Ground covers & Perennials and Grass. Hard landscaping will include Fencing, Ablution Blocks, Paving and Pedestrian Walkways, Outdoor furniture (Bollards seats and rubbish bins), Braai Area, Games Area, Picnic Area, Amphitheatre, Central Gathering Area, Children's Play Furniture, Parking Area, Entrance Wall, Park Lights.	Job creation Development of SMMES Skills Development and training Better Environmental Practice
73.	KZN-Edumbe - Environmental Greening Project	Edumbe	The Project is for Greening and Beautification with the proposed scope of work being park development, walkway construction; Palisade Fencing, Supply of Park furniture; Supply of Park Bins; Planting of Trees, shrubs and flowers; Construction of Ablution Facilities; and Park Lights, irrigation system, children play equipment and braai stands, parking bays	Job creation Development of SMMES Skills Development and training Better Environmental Practice
74.	LP-Greening Vhembe Municipality	Vhembe	Greening of Vhembe Municipality through parks.	Job creation Development of SMMES Skills Development and training Better Environmental Practice
75.	LP-Kgoroshi Green and Open Space Management	Kgoroshi	Development of the new park with fence, aquarium and swimming pools with related landscaping of the surrounding garden. Drilling and filter borehole water to be used for the park. Packaging of bottled water. Provide seating and braai stands. Development of the nursery and environmental education centre with public.	Job creation Development of SMMES Skills Development and training Better Environmental Practice
76.	LP-The development of a regional recreational park at Molepo Dam at Ga-Molepo	GaMolepo	Construction of swimming pool and splash pad; parking slots and playing grounds for various sport code with related equipment. Provision of public viewing screen; ablution and store; guardroom and office facilities;	Job creation Development of SMMES Skills Development and training Better Environmental Practice
77.	LP-Development and Rehabilitation of Environmentally friendly recreational parks	Marolong	Provision of recreational equipment, walk ways, ablution facilities with furniture’s and security poles. Provision of lights at braai area and equipment.	Job creation Development of SMMES Skills Development and training Better Environmental Practice
78.	LP-Development of Greater Tubatse Local Municipality Recreational Parks	Greater Tubatse	Garden landscaping and installation of garden furniture as well as provision of ablution block.	Job creation Development of SMMES Skills Development and training Better Environmental Practice
79.	LP-Development of new recreational park	Bela Bela	Development of three (3) new recreational parks with ablution facilities and fencing. Furniture and playing equipment Rehabilitation of four (4) parks. Development of a new nursery and construction of a nursery related infrastructure. Planting of seedlings for flowers, shrubs and trees and composting	Job creation Development of SMMES Skills Development and training Better Environmental Practice
80.	MP-Greening Bushbuckridge	Bushbuckridge	Greening of Bushbuckridge Municipality through parks.	Job creation Development of SMMES Skills Development and training Better Environmental Practice
81.	MP-Mashishing Community Park	Mashishing	Construction of the ablution facility with water reticulation and electrification of the park. Building the wall and picnic sport, Children ''s corner Control gate, Construction of reception area with kitchen A performing arena , land scaping and Greening the area	Job creation Development of SMMES Skills Development and training Better Environmental Practice
82.	MP-Greening of Open Spaces and Management	Umjindi	Development and rehabilitation of existing recreational park, development of a nursery, tree planting and Construction of Environmental Centre.	Job creation Development of SMMES Skills Development and training Better Environmental Practice
83.	MP-Park Development and Eco Centre	Steve Tshwete	Perimeter fence, construction of park related infrastructure, landscaping and planting of indigenous trees, construction of green environmental center.	Job creation Development of SMMES Skills Development and training Better Environmental Practice
84.	MP-Thembisile Go Green	Thembisile	Greening and upgrading the four parks around Thembisile Hani Local Municipality, Procurement of garden maintenance equipment	Job creation Development of SMMES Skills Development and training Better Environmental Practice
85.	Limpopo Wildlife Incubator	Dikgatlong Game Reserve	Developing the BOP to promote game ranching, meat production, harvesting, processing and marketing development.	Wildlife ranches Job creation Transfer of skills Increased food security
86.	NC-Gamagara Greening Project	Welgelee, Ditloung and Diepsloot	Upgrading of three existing parks in Welgelee, Ditloung and Diepsloot. Development of open space management plan. Construction of Dibeng Park Rehabilitation of existing parks, illegal dumps and open spaces	Job creation Development of SMMES Skills Development and training Better Environmental Practice
87.	NC- Ga-segonyana Greening Project	Gasegonyana	Development and rehabilitation of environmentally friendly recreational parks as well as Installation of irrigation systems and alternative energy sources. Development of open space management plan. Planting of indigenous and fruit trees.	Job creation Development of SMMES Skills Development and training Better Environmental Practice
88.	NC-Joe Morolong Greening and Open Space Management Project	Bothitong, Dithakong, Bendell and Tsineng	Development and rehabilitation of four recreational parks at Bothitong, Dithakong, Bendell and Tsineng. Rehabilitation of existing parks, illegal dumps and open spaces. Development of open space management plan.	Job creation Development of SMMES Skills Development and training Better Environmental Practice
89.	NC-Calvinia Environmental Upgrading and Development Project	Calvinia	Designing and development of a garden of remembrance with open-air amphitheatre. A wall/hall of remembrance Environmental upgrading and embellishment of residential areas especially in Calvinia-West. Establishment of a local nursery.	Job creation Development of SMMES Skills Development and training Better Environmental Practice
90.	NC-Kamiesberg Development and Rehabilitation of environmentally friendly recreational parks	Kamiesberg	Rehabilitation of existing parks, Installation of park playing equipment and park furniture. Landscaping and planting of indigenous trees	Job creation Development of SMMES Skills Development and training Better Environmental Practice
91.	NC-Construction and Development of Parks	Springbok	Greening of open spaces in eight wards. Construct pathways and landscape park area with indigenous gardens.	Job creation Development of SMMES Skills Development and training Better Environmental Practice
92.	NC-Recreational Parks in both Hopetown and Strydenburg	Hopetown and Strydenburg	The greening of open spaces in Steynville (Hopetown) and Deetlefsville (Strydenburg) for public use including kiddies play areas, adult braai, picnicking, dance facilities and ablution blocks.	Job creation Development of SMMES Skills Development and training Better Environmental Practice
93.	WC-Upgrading and Greening of existing open spaces.	Robertson	The main project is about upgrading and rehabilitation of two existing parks with the following deliverables: site clearance ,picnic sets, installation of bins, benches, paving, tree planting, children’s play area, installation of braai stands, 5 Aside football pitch, installation of a mini cricket pitch, irrigation system and installation of park lights.	Job creation Development of SMMES Skills Development and training Better Environmental Practice
94.	WC-Upgrading of Reserves and Cemeteries	Robertson and Ashton	Construction of cemetery entrance gates and landscaping, tree planting, installation of refuse bins, furniture, signage, Landscaping of Joubert Park and development of Environmental Management Plans for the following areas of the Langeberg Local Municipality :- Bonnievale New Cemetery, Mcgregor, Ashton Silos, Montagu Golf Course and Robertson Nkqubela	Job creation Development of SMMES Skills Development and training Better Environmental Practice
95.	WC-Laingsburg Prosperity Project	Laingsburg	The project is about the construction of an environmental education centre; upgrade of two play parks, establishment of four play parks, the development of a culturally educational putt-putt course; manufacturing of four vegetable carts and the cleaning, clearing and greening of tourism nodes within the municipality.	Job creation Development of SMMES Skills Development and training Better Environmental Practice
96.	WC-Greening of towns and townships in Prince Albert	Prince Albert	The project involve the establishment of 7 playground areas within the municipal area. 3 refurbishment and 4 new parks, by installing park play equipment , installing park play furnisher, planting of grass, planting of trees, installing an irrigation system, brick braai stands, paving, fencing, installation of benches and installing Bins.	Job creation Development of SMMES Skills Development and training Better Environmental Practice
97.	WC-Garden Route Environmental Education Centre	George	The project is about the Construction of the Garden Route Environmental Education Centre with the following deliverables: constructing the Environmental Education centre, general landscaping, paving or walkways and Construction of an external wall made from Gabions.	Job creation Development of SMMES Skills Development and training Better Environmental Practice
98.	WC-Hermanus Open Space and Greening Project	Hermanus	The project deliverables will include site clearance, tree planting, general landscaping, installation of Playground equipment, street furniture, Irrigation system and planting of grass.	Job creation Development of SMMES Skills Development and training Better Environmental Practice
99.	King Sabata DalindyeboMunicipality Land rehabilitation	King Sabata Dalindyebo Municipality	This project is aimed at the rehabilitation of Dongas and Soil conservation, community engagement in land management and rehabilitation; community awareness in land management, repair damages caused by soil erosion, development of land and promote preservation of indigenous plants.	Job creation Development of SMMES Skills Development and training Better Environmental Practice
100	Nkonkobe Municipality land rehabnilitation	Nkonkobe Local Municipality	The project takes place in Middledrift and includes closing of dongas, closing of gabion structures, fencing of grazing lands and removal of alien vegetation	Job creation Development of SMMES Skills Development and training Better Environmental Practice
101	Senqu Land rehabilitation Phase II	Senqu Municipality	The project consist of 3 sites, 2 at Sunduza and 1 at Jozanna’s neck. Gabions will be filled and placed in such a manner to encourage silting and decreasing the number of channels which encourage gullet erosion. The gabions will be covered with cloth that will encourage the growth of the grass and trees placed on it. The areas in and around the gabions will be planted with grass and fenced off.	Job creation Development of SMMES Skills Development and training Better Environmental Practice
102	Maletswai Land Rehabilitation and Restoration	Maletswai Local Municipality	Planting of 2000 indigenous trees planted; Alien vegetation (grass, plants, trees and grass) removed; Indigenous (vetiver) grass planted; Stormwater channels constructed, Gabiod (mesh wire & stones) constructed; Community environmental education and awareness material developed; Community environmental education and awareness activities conducted.	Job creation Development of SMMES Skills Development and training Better Environmental Practice
103	Nyandeni Land Rehabilitation and Restoration	Nyandeni Local Municipality	Fencing of graded areas from overgrazing, Soil Erosion Control, Installation of indigenous grass pastures, Forest rehabilitation, Donga Rehabilitation, Land Rehabilitation and Community awareness programme on land Conservation	Job creation Development of SMMES Skills Development and training Better Environmental Practice
104	Donga Rehabilitation Chuene Maja Molepo Cluster	Polokwane Local Municipality	Rehabilitation of donga erosion by construction of gabion	Job creation Development of SMMES Skills Development and training Better Environmental Practice
105	Kamiesberg Land rehabilitation and Restoration	Kamiesberg Local Municipality	Gabion construction, Tree planting, cleaning of storm water channels, environmental education and awareness	Job creation Development of SMMES Skills Development and training Better Environmental Practice
106	Nquthu Land Rehabilitation	Nquthu Local Municipality	The construction of a number of gabions and plant grass in areas with degraded land in the area of Nquthu.	Job creation Development of SMMES Skills Development and training Better Environmental Practice
107	Nkandla Land Rehabilitation	Nkandla Local Municipality	Conservation of soil structure, construction of Gabion in eroded areas, restoration and rehabilitation of areas by doing site clearance and planting of trees & grass.	Job creation Development of SMMES Skills Development and training Better Environmental Practice

c). Provincial Conservation Authorities have established game donation and loan policies that they are implementing. The Biodiversity Economy strategy requires provincial authorities to upscale these programmes and contribute to increasing the herd of wildlife in the control of previously disadvantaged individuals. The provincial authorities utilise their own policies, procedures and criteria for implementing the game donation framework policy. The focus of the Department’s support is therefore on infrastructure and capacity building.

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10 April 2017 - NW722

Van der Westhuizen, Mr AP to ask the Minister of Higher Education and Training

(1) What is the total number of subject results relating to the November 2016 examinations for the national certificate (Vocational) that were only finalised and released after February 2017; (2) were any outstanding marks brought under his departments attention, even though all information required to finalise the individual results was submitted by the public colleges to the department at or before the due dates as per the examination schedule; if so, what is the total number of such subject results that that were affected; (3) whether in future his department is planning to release the final marks affected by the performance of candidate’s in the November examinations before the start of the registration period for the March supplementary examinations; if not, why not; if so, how will it be achieved?

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Reply:

The total number of National Certificate (Vocational) [NC(V)] subject results for the November 2016 examinations that were only finalised and released after February 2017 was 1 267 out of a total of 1 034 400 subject results. This was due to colleges submitting an inordinate number of absentees and incorrect marks. Colleges were requested to confirm the examination results and where colleges submitted mark changes, these had to be supported by portfolios of evidence. This exercise proved that colleges were not always meticulous in the verification of marks prior to submission to the Department for processing. The Department will be implementing consequence management to mitigate the recurrence of this behaviour.
The final Schedule of Results for the NC(V) levels 2 to 4 for the November 2016 examinations was released to examination centres on 4 March 2017. However, 949 subject results could not be processed and released due to Colleges submitting changes/corrections of marks after the 6 to 10 February 2017 period. The 949 subject results have since been processed and submitted to Umalusi for quality assurance, and it is envisaged that the results will be re-released on 31 March 2017.
Yes in the future, the Department is planning to release the final marks of the November examinations prior to the start of the registration period of the March supplementary examinations. The Department will also be implementing key initiatives for future examinations, where college Principals or their delegated officials, no less than a Deputy Principal or Campus Manager, will sign off on all marks before consideration by the Department for processing. This initiative will ensure that college Principals take full accountability for the completeness and accuracy of mark submissions.

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DIRECTOR – GENERAL

STATUS:

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QUESTION 722 APPROVED/NOT APPROVED/AMENDED

Dr BE NZIMANDE, MP

MINISTER OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING

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10 April 2017 - NW900

Hadebe, Mr TZ to ask the Minister of Transport

Whether the Air Traffic and Navigation Services has any debt that has remained unpaid for 30 days or more; if so, (a) what (i) are the details of these debts, (ii) are the reasons for non-payment in each case, (b) on what date will each debt be settled and (c) what (i) processes, (ii) procedures and (iii) mechanisms are in place to ensure that payments are made on time?

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Reply:

ATNS has no debt that remained unpaid for more than 30 days. Therefore (a) to (c) with subsections are not applicable.

10 April 2017 - NW934

Majola, Mr TR to ask the Minister of Rural Development and Land Reform

Whether there is any position of (a) chief executive officer, (b) chief financial officer and/or (c) chief operating officer that is currently vacant in each entity reporting to him; if so, (i) how long has each specified position been vacant and (ii) what is the reason for each vacancy; (2) have the vacancies been advertised; if so, (a) were interviews done and (b) on what date will the vacancies be filled; (3) (a) what is the total number of persons who are currently employed in the specified positions in an acting capacity, (b) for what period has each person been acting in each position and (c) has any of the specified persons applied for the positions?

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Reply:

1. (a) No, (b) No, (c) No (i)(ii). Falls away

2. (a)(b). Falls away.

3. (a)(b)(c). Falls away.

10 April 2017 - NW813

Lotriet, Prof A to ask the Minister of Higher Education and Training

What is the total number of (a) male and (b) female students who can be accommodated in student housing at the Atlantis Campus of West Coast College; (2) what are the details of the (a) ablution facilities and (b) food preparation areas provided for at each of the residences managed by the Atlantis Campus of West Coast College; (3) How does the provision of ablution facilities and food preparation standards at this campus compare with the Minimum Norms and Standards for Student Housing at Public Universities issued in September 2015?

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Reply:

(1) The West Coast Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) College does not own student accommodation. The college has rented accommodation facilities at which it provides catered student accommodation. The Atlantis Campus has a total of 120 beds in 2 residences. The Grassmere residence accommodates 60 male students and Robinvale residence accommodates 60 female students.

(2) (a) There are 4 showers, 1 bathroom and 5 toilets for male students, and 10 showers and 10 toilets for female students.

(b) The Campus has 2 kitchens with food preparation areas. At the Grassmere residence, the kitchen is able to accommodate 60 students in its dining area. At the Robinvale residence the kitchen and dining area accommodates 25 students with students being required to take meals on a set schedule. The college provides catering with each kitchen having 3 gas stoves, fridge, 2 freezers, kitchen sink, food serving and dry food storage areas.

(3) The said norms and standards do not apply to TVET colleges. The Department as part of its Student Housing Infrastructure Programme will be developing policy on student housing covering both TVET colleges and universities.

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DIRECTOR – GENERAL

STATUS:

DATE:

QUESTION 813 APPROVED/NOT APPROVED/AMENDED

DR BE NZIMANDE, MP

MINISTER OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING

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DATE:

10 April 2017 - NW740

Steenkamp, Ms J to ask the Minister of Environmental Affairs

Why was no Committee of Inquiry established to investigate the feasibility of a domestic trade in rhino horns, as was the case of the Committee of Inquiry to investigate the feasibility of the country tabling a proposal for an international trade in rhino horn?

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Reply:

There was no need to establish a Committee of Inquiry to investigate the feasibility of a domestic trade in rhino horns, because the Department commissioned a feasibility study in 2011 to determine the viability of legalising the trade in rhino horn within South Africa, as agreed at the Rhino Summit, hosted in October 2010, by the then Minister of Water and Environmental Affairs. The feasibility study was concluded in 2013 and released in 2014. This report recommended a number of measures to be implemented, including, but not limited to, the following:

.The development and maintenance of a secure, national electronic system to monitor rhino related permits and a database for rhino horn stockpiles;

Audits of rhino horn stockpiles;
Deployment of sniffer dogs at ports of entry and exit to assist officials in detecting wildlife products;
Training of officials at ports of entry and exit in methods of detecting wildlife being smuggled, as well as the relevant legislation to assist them with arrests and seizures;
The enhancement of enforcement capacity, including the deployment of Environmental Management Inspectors at OR Tambo; and
The development of a mechanism/system to control or regulate legal trade in South Africa to be in terms of national legislation.

6. This report is available on the following Department’s website:

https://www.environment.gov.za/sites/default/files/docs/rhinohorntrade_southafrica_legalisingreport.pdf.

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10 April 2017 - NW753

Topham , Mr B to ask the Minister of Environmental Affairs

How many rhino horns were removed from carcasses of rhinos which were victims of drought or other natural causes of death in the Kruger National Park in (a) 2015 and (b) 2016?

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Reply:

(a) In 2015, 181 horns were removed from carcasses of rhinos which were victims of drought or other natural causes.

(b) In 2016, 205 horns were removed from carcasses of rhinos which were victims of drought or other natural causes.

It should be noted that not all rhino horns from carcasses of rhinos which died of natural causes are recovered because horns are in some instance removed by vultures, hyenas and other scavengers.

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10 April 2017 - NW642

Robertson, Mr K to ask the Minister of Rural Development and Land Reform

(a) Who are the (i) beneficiaries and (ii) board of trustees of the Somhlolo Trust in Lothair, Mpumalanga, (b) were all beneficiaries verified before the finalisation of the claim and (c) on what date was the last meeting held by the board of trustees to discuss pertinent issues; (2) are there any business concerns functioning on the specified property; if so, (a) who are they and (b) what share of income do they contribute back to beneficiaries; (3) what is/are the (a) name(s) of the company(ies) and (b) contributable share(s) toward the beneficiaries of the specified trust; (4) (a) who is/are the chief(s) who occupy the Somhlolo Trust land and (b) do they sit on the board of trustees?

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Reply:

1. (a) (i) Somhlolo Trust consists of 142 Originally Dispossessed Individuals and 1237 Total number of beneficiaries;

(ii) The Trustees are: Professional Trustees: Kenneth Mokoena (Attorney), Stefaan Sithole (Chartered Accountant), Ordinary Trustees: Fana Enock Nkosi, Qondeni Joseph Mathebula and Sonnyboy Mgazi Maseko. (Tete Elijah Nkosi and Dumisane Robert Mkomo are deceased).

(b) The beneficiaries were verified before the finalization of the claim but the verification report was subsequently disputed. The Commission on Restitution of Land Rights together with the Trustees are currently in a process of verifying the beneficiaries again. The University of Pretoria has been engaged to undertake the process.

2. (a)(b) There are no business concerns.

3. (a)(b) The Trustees have registered a Company called Zololor (Pty) Ltd which is fully owned by the Trust.

4. (a)(b) No Chief occupies Somhlolo Trust land .

10 April 2017 - NW794

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

With reference to the forensic investigation into tender number 5/2/2/1 RDLR-0052(2015/2016) relating to the acquisition and further procedures on the Nirwanda farm in De Doorns, (a) what were the terms of reference for the specified investigation, (b) who oversaw the investigation from his department, (c) who coordinated with the service provider, (d) to whom was the service provider supposed to report and (e) who, from his department, decided that the specified investigation should be conducted; (2) Were the terms of reference of the investigation ever changed; if so, what are the relevant details?

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Reply:

1. (a) The Terms of Reference of the investigation were as follows :

Establish whether the acquisition processes, various agreements and spending were done in accordance with the applicable legislative and policy requirements;
Determine the nature of the agreements entered into between the DRDLR and the Nirwanda PLAS Project and determine whether the DRDLR officials performed their duties in accordance with the agreements and prevailing legislative and policy requirements;
Establish whether the spending on the Nirwanda PLAS Project was in line with the DRDLR’s objectives and mandate, prevailing policy and legislative frameworks, as well as the concluded agreements, if any;
Establish whether the DRDLR spending was in line with industry standards and determine whether the DRDLR received value for money;
Determine the legal relationship the DRDLR has with the Nirwanda PLAS Project;
Determine whether the Nirwanda PLAS Project’s business practices, from the date of DRDLR’s acquisition were in line with industry standards, prevailing legislation pertaining to the relevant legal entities and the DRDLR, including, but not limited to, the Companies Act, and in the best interests of the DRDLR and the beneficiaries;
Verify and establish the current status of the Nirwanda PLAS Project, as well as the interests of the DRDLR and/or beneficiaries in the existing entities, if any;
Determine whether the appointment of the Strategic Partner(s)/Mentor(s) and management were done in accordance with the applicable legislative and policy requirements, and determine whether the Strategic Partner(s)/ Mentor(s) performed according to their agreement;
Determine whether the Strategic Partner(s)/Mentor(s), beneficiaries and/or Nirwanda PLAS Project received any other benefits, payments and/or grants from the DRDLR;
Establish whether the acquisition, agreements and spending of those benefits, payments and/or grants were in accordance with the applicable legislative and policy requirements;
Establish whether the Strategic Partner(s)/Mentor(s), beneficiaries and/or Nirwanda PLAS Project received any other benefits, payments and/or grants from other institutions, which impacted/influenced the beneficiaries and/or DRDLR and to establish whether the acquisition, agreements and spending of those benefits, payments and/or grants were in accordance with the applicable legislative requirements;
Establish whether the officials involved, executed their duties in terms of the prevailing legislation and policy requirements and whether they were involved in any irregularities or received any undue rewards or benefits;
Create the flow of money to determine for what, by/for whom, where, when and how it was disbursed/spent, from the point of transfer to the final payments;
Create the flow of produce to determine for what, by/for whom, where, when and how it was disbursed, from the point of receipt to the final payments;
Create a flow diagram of all the institutions/individuals involved, including shareholders and recipients;
Identify suspicious or questionable transactions and accounts and perform further analysis as agreed with the DRDLR and the SAPS/Hawks;
Perform a criminal forensic investigation for the SAPS/Hawks in terms of the SAPS/Hawks investigation Plan;
The Service Provider(s) must also investigate any other related problems and irregularities identified during the course of investigation, including, but not limited to, theft, fraud and corruption;
- The investigation must cover the work performed at DRDLR, Government Institutions, Service Provider(s) and Sub-contractors involved, and relevant industry specialists must be consulted to provide value for money and cost estimation reports;
- The period to be covered by the investigation must be from 2009 to date;
- If there are indications that the allegations identified may result in disciplinary, criminal or civil action, this must immediately be reported to the Project Manager during the course of the investigation, in order to consider the necessary action;
- The appointed Service Provider(s) must liaise with other Government Departments (including Provincial Government) and agencies (agencies involved in/with the combating, eradication and prevention of fraud and corruption) where necessary and with the DRDLR’s consent, institute the relevant and necessary actions; and
- NB: The Service Provider(s) must perform investigations for the DRDLR, which must be finalised within four (4) months from the date of the receipt of the order and for the SAPS/Hawks which must be finalised within two (2) months from the date of the receipt of the order, six (6) months in total.

1 (b) Ms Karen De La Rouviere, the Chief Audit Executive and Head of Internal Audit initially oversaw the investigation and later handed over to Mr Eugene Southgate the Deputy Director General: Corporate Support Services.

1 (c) The two Acting Directors: Forensic Investigations, Mr N Nondzube and Ms K Govender, were the internal project managers coordinating the work of the appointed service provider.

1 (d) The service provider reported to the Director Forensic Investigations and the Deputy-Director General Corporate Support Services, Mr Eugene Southgate.

1(e) The Minister instructed the Department to conduct an investigation into the project.

2. No changes were made to the terms of reference.

10 April 2017 - NW726

Steyn, Ms A to ask the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and FisheriesQUESTION

(1) What is the (a) total amount that his department spent on combating the fall armyworm (FAW), (b) breakdown of the expenditure on each item and (c) departmental (sub) programme from which the money was disbursed; (2) (a) what is the total number of small scale and subsistence and (b) commercial farmers/beneficiaries affected by the FAW who have received support from his department in each (i) province and (ii) district and (c) in each case, (i) what support have these farmers received and (ii) at what cost?

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Reply:

(1)(a) Total amount spent by DAFF on combatting FAW to date is R88 500.

(1)(b) Sub programme: Plant Production and Health (policy) Directorate Plant Health:

Scouting, visiting farms and addressing extension personnel in provinces: R42000

Attending Portfolio Committee: R12000

Subtotal: R54 000

Subprogram: Inspection and Quarantine Services (operational)

Directorate Food Import Export Standards:

Conduct activities on awareness and education to extension personnel and producers in provinces: R13000

Subtotal: R13000

Directorate Inspection Services:

Visiting farms, taking samples, addressing provinces and extension personnel: R21000

Diagnostic analysis: R500

Subtotal: R21500

Total: R88500

Note: The above excludes costs incurred by provincial departments of agriculture, farmers and industry.

(1)(c) Departmental programme from which the above monies were disbursed is Agricultural Production, Health and Food Safety.

(2) (a),(b) & (c) Since DAFF does not have sufficient budget to cater for unforeseen pest outbreaks, there was no direct financial or pesticide support to farmers from DAFF. We are aware that some Provincial Departments of Agriculture made use of some of the unspent 2016/17 CASP Disaster funds to support producers affected by FAW. DAFF has not received reports back from Provinces on the extent of funding used for that purpose; this will be detailed in the annual CASP reports which provinces will be submitting at the end of the current financial year.

Further, DAFF facilitated the urgent process of pesticide registration for combatting FAW, as well as awareness and technical training for extension personnel to ensure farmers are provided with accurate and technically justified information on registered pesticides for combatting FAW. Accordingly, through the emergency registration procedure, DAFF registered a sufficient variety of agricultural chemicals with different modes of action to allow for proper chemical control of FAW on known hosts and potential hosts.

07 April 2017 - NW897

Groenewald, Mr HB to ask the Minister of Transport

Whether the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa has any debt that has remained unpaid for 30 days or more; if so, (a) what (i) are the details of these debts, (ii) are the reasons for non-payment in each case, (b) on what date will each debt be settled and (c) what (i) processes, (ii) procedures and (iii) mechanisms are in place to ensure that payments are made on time?

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Reply:

Yes, the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa has debt that has remained unpaid for 30 days or more.

a) (i) Debt outstanding for more than 60 days see link below:

https://pmg.org.za/files/RNW897Table-170407.docx

a) (ii) 95% of debt is owed to Transnet. Discussions are ongoing between PRASA and Transnet to resolve the debt. 4% of debt is owed to other suppliers; some invoices have disputes that are in the process of clearing, whilst others have not have been paid due to cash constraints.

b) Debt is settled twice a month.

c) (i) Invoices are signed off by end user as confirmation that services were rendered

(ii) Invoices are loaded on system

(iii) Payments are made twice a month on invoices 30 days and older dependant on cash flow constraints, small suppliers is prioritised. Age analyses are scrutinised by CFO’s for reasons of non-payment.

07 April 2017 - NW892

De Freitas, Mr MS to ask the Minister of Transport

With reference to the boards of companies that fall under the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa, (a) how do the various boards co-ordinate with each other, (b) what (i) processes and/or (ii) procedures are followed, (c) who constitutes the coordinating body and (d) what criteria is used to select each member onto the coordinating body?

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Reply:

a) The Board had resolved to request the Chairpersons of the respective Subsidiary Boards to attend and submit their reports to the Governance and Performance Committee of the Main Board, which is comprised of the PRASA Board Chairperson and the Chairpersons of the Board Committees. PRASA has two Subsidiaries, namely: Autopax (Bus service) and Intersite (Property Development).

b) (i) They engaged through the Governance and Performance Committee of the Board.

(ii) Subsidiary Board Chairpersons submit reports to and attend the Governance and Performance Committee of the Board.

c) Governance and Performance Committee of the Board – which is made up of the Board Chairperson and the Chairperson of the Board Committees.

d) The Board had resolved to request the Chairpersons of the respective Subsidiary Boards to attend and submit their reports to the Governance and Performance Committee of the Main Board.

07 April 2017 - NW902

Hadebe, Mr TZ to ask the Minister of Transport

Whether the Road Traffic Management Corporation has any debt that has remained unpaid for 30 days or more; if so, (a) what (i) are the details of these debts, (ii) are the reasons for non-payment in each case, (b) on what date will each debt be settled and (c) what (i) processes, (ii) procedures and (iii) mechanisms are in place to ensure that payments are made on time?

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Reply:

a) (i) are the details of these debts,

Service provider / Invoice holder	Invoice number	Invoice dates	Reason for non-payment	Settlement date
Putco Mafani Consulting	INV2016-09-06	06-09-2016	This matter has been referred to the Legal unit as there is a contractual disagreement.	Once agreement is reached
Nexus Travel	INV082193 to INV0920319	29-01-2016 to 15-09-2016	There was dispute on charges for accommodation and conference fees	RTMC has agreed on a settlement of R151 005.74 which was PAID in March. The balance of R557 990.74 will be reversed.

The RTMC has two debts over 30 days:

Putco Mafani Consulting – R20 000
Nexus Travel - R728 996.46

(ii) what are the reasons for non-payment in each case,

Nexus Travel – Nexus overcharged RTMC on the accommodation and conference fees and we have agreed on a settlement of R151 005.74 which was PAID in March. The balance of R557 990.74 will be reversed.
Putco Mafani Consulting – This matter has been referred to the Legal unit as there is a contractual disagreement.

b) Nexus Travel has been paid already during the last week of March and Putco Mafani Consulting will depend on the outcome of the advice from Legal unit.

c) (i) processes, (ii) procedures and (iii) mechanisms are in place to ensure that payments are made on time?

The Corporation pays creditors on a weekly basis and has no history of long overdue debts. The preliminary creditors’ age analysis for March 2017, indicates that only 0.03% of creditors were over 30 days; and it was only two suppliers.

When invoices are received, they are recorded in a register for follow up, sent to programme managers for sign off and paid promptly. Where there is a delay, Logistics Management follows up with programme managers.

07 April 2017 - NW808

Mulaudzi, Adv TE to ask the Minister of Transport

(a) How many tenders has the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa awarded to a certain company (name furnished) in the period 1 January 2013 to 31 December 2016 and (b) what was the value of the tenders in each case?

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Reply:

a) The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa has not awarded any tender to the certain company between 01 January 2013 to 31 December 2016

b) See response (a)

07 April 2017 - NW341

Dudley, Ms C to ask the Minister of Social Development

(1)Whether she has been informed that two frail care facilities in the Eastern Cape could close by 31 December 2017 due to the provincial department of Social Development not accepting Life Healthcare Group tender; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details; 2) in light of the fact that Life Healthcare Group have been providing suitable services, would she request that the department negotiate to requote at a reduced price; if not, why not; if so, (3) (a) to whom should the next of kin and family members of the disabled persons, some of whom have been in a ward of state and have been at Life Healthcare Group for 20 years, who have not received any official advice about the closures address their concerns of pending hardship and tragedy, (b) are there suitable alternative residences secured for those who will have to move and (c) will they be closer so that family can visit; (4) will the department (a) advise where resident patients are to be transferred before they are moved so that concerned family can check them out, (b) guarantee that facilities meet satisfactory (i) health and hygiene and (ii) other standards and (c) provide satisfactory transport to move resident patients?

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Reply:

(1) The Department is not aware of closing down of any Frail Care Centre.

All movements that relate to what has just befallen our country in Gauteng has been temporarily suspended more particularly in frail care centers and mental health institutions. The Department advised MECs not to continue with this up until an amicable solution is found. While other Departments address issues of financial challenges, the Department of Social Development does its best to provide care and support.

The Department however is aware that the contract between Eastern Cape Frail Care (Pty) Limited and the Department of Social Development, Eastern Cape has come to an end on 31 December 2016. It was agreed that the service provider continues rendering the service on a month-to-month interim arrangement until 31 March 2017.

The Eastern Cape Provincial Office of the Department advertised a call for proposals on 19 October 2016 in accordance with the National NPO Financing Guidelines and closed the advert on 21 November 2016. Six NPOs responded to the call and none qualified. The Department then re-advertised for new proposals on 23 January 2017 which closed on 17 February 2017. Only one NPO responded to this call, the same NPO which was disqualified in the previous evaluation process. The Department has re-advertised and called for proposals for the third time in the local media to ensure transparency and fairness in the process.

(2) The protection of the rights of Older Persons and Persons with Disabilities is paramount in the Department’s approach to handle the situation. The Department is currently working on a contingency plan. Prescripts of the Policy on Financial Awards, PFMA and National Treasury Regulations will be adhered to. If there is a need to negotiate with the current service provider, viz. Eastern Cape Frail Care (Pty) Limited, the Department will do so.

(3)(a) The Department has an obligation under section 16 of the Older Persons Act 13 of 2006 to inform the residents and families within 30 days of a proposed transfer or discharge. On 14 November 2016 a meeting was held with service offices, requesting them to visit the next of kin of all residents, to notify and prepare them for the possible transfer of residents as prescribed in Section 16 of the Older Persons Act, 2006. On 16 November 2016, the service offices started visiting families. 128 families were visited in the Nelson Mandela Metro; of which 87 families signed the notifications for relocations of residents to suitable alternative facilities, 30 families refused to sign the notifications, 3 families indicated that they wanted to take the beneficiaries home, 8 families were untraceable and 21 beneficiaries had been abandoned with no family. 1 family was visited in the O.R Tambo Metro, and the family signed the notification. 10 families were visited in the Sarah Baartman Metro, all of whom signed the notification. 8 families were visited in the Buffalo City Metro, all of whom signed the notification. The Department is still tracing families in the Chris Hani and Amathole Districts. On 18 November 2016, the social workers notified the residents of the centres regarding possible relocation. On 1 December 2016 and 4 December 2016, the Department also conducted group sessions with families at Uitenhage and Ibhayi building respectively to clarify concerns of the families, and to inform them that the Department would continue to provide the services to the beneficiaries. The Department of Health conducted Health Assessment to all beneficiaries in preparation for the possible re-location.

(b) Alternate accommodation is not necessary for now as the same service provider is still continuing with rendering the service. Once suitable NPOs have been identified to take over the service, accommodation will be provided by the NPOs.

(c & d) The Department does not have a plan to move beneficiaries far from their homes. The Department would like families to continue visiting their older persons in residential facilities. This promotes the rights of older persons to keep contact with their families.

(4) (a) Yes, next of kin will be advised of the transfer before residents are moved. The Older Persons Act, 2006 further mandates that Older Persons must be prepared accordingly, i.e. psychologically and as the need determines.

(b)(i) Yes, The Department will choose only those NPOs which meet the Norms and Standards of the Older Persons Act, 2006 and relevant pieces of Legislative Frameworks that impact on older persons who reside in residential care facilities, e.g. National Health Act, 2004, National Environmental Management Act, 1998 etc. to relocate beneficiaries.

(ii) Furthermore NPOs must be registered as residential facilities in terms of the Older Persons Act No 13 of 2006.

07 April 2017 - NW561

Masango, Ms B to ask the Minister of Social Development

Does she still intend to conduct a baseline survey on substance abuse in the country; if not, why not; if so, what are the (a) relevant details of the process that will be followed and (b) further relevant details in this regard?

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Reply:

Yes,

(a) The Department is planning to conduct the baseline survey on substance abuse in the country.

(b) The Department has prioritized the survey as it plays a crucial role especially for the importance of provision of the updated data on the nature, extent and patterns of substance abuse. The project will commence during 2017/2018 financial year.

07 April 2017 - NW899

Hadebe, Mr TZ to ask the Minister of Transport

Whether the Road Accident Fund has any debt that has remained unpaid for 30 days or more; if so, (a) what (i) are the details of these debts, (ii) are the reasons for non-payment in each case, (b) on what date will each debt be settled and (c) what (i) processes, (ii) procedures and (iii) mechanisms are in place to ensure that payments are made on time?

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Reply:

On 28 February 2017 the Road Accident Fund (RAF) presented its financial position and cash constraints to the Portfolio Committee on Transport (PCoT). This presentation was linked to the debts as posed in this Parliamentary Question and included reference to the RAF’s 2013/14, 2014/15 and 2015/16 Annual Financial Statements previously presented to PCoT inclusive of the same financial reality.

The RAF has debt that has remained unpaid for 30 days or more, defined for purposes of this reply as money the RAF is required to pay immediately and excludes borrowings. To avoid doubt, the RAF has no borrowings;

(a)(i) debts older than 30 days (Claims Creditors as at 4 April 2017 and Trade Creditors as at 28 February 2017) comprise of a total of 14 555 individual debts with a combined value of R 5.5 billion, which are debts processed for payment but have not yet been paid. In respect of Claims Creditors (payments due in relation to claims made under the Road Accident Fund Act, No. 56 of 1996) (Act), the details of the debts are set out in the table below:

Claim Creditor Category	Number of Claims Creditors	Value in Rand	Payment Date
Claimant creditors - capital	5 198	R 3 960 543 951	Less than 180 days from date of payment request as per the RAF’s Cash Management Plan
Claimant creditors - cost	3 792	R 748 282 177
Writ creditors (capital and / or costs)	1 858	R 783 182 863
Supplier creditors	180	R 2 465 110
Undertaking creditors	199	R 3 100 830
RAF attorneys, actuaries and other claim operations service providers	3 147	R 60 009 169

Details of debts due to Trade Creditors are captured in the table below:

Category	Number of Trade Creditors	Number of Transactions	Value in Rand	Payment Date
Trade Creditors	17	181	R 6 147 178	Dependent on reconciling of items

(ii) the reason for non-payment in respect of each Claims Creditor is the lack of cash to make payment when due as a result of the mismatch between the funding the RAF receives via the Road Accident Fund Fuel Levy (approximately R2.8 billion per month) and the payments the RAF is required to make to Claims Creditors in terms of the Act (approximately R3 billion per month), and the reasons for non-payment in respect of each Trade Creditor is due to engagements in the ordinary course of business with the suppliers of goods and services on items being queried for any number of reasons – also known as reconciling items.

(b) the RAF implemented a Cash Management Plan based on the RAF’s actuarially determined Funding Model, to determine the number of days necessary to effect payment on the basis of the monthly Road Accident Fund Fuel Levy income forecast and the monthly claim settlement patterns and related service level agreements (these calculations are refreshed when circumstances change materially, or at a minimum once a year). The key objective of the Cash Management Plan is to ensure the maximum number of payments to all categories of Claim Creditors and Trade Creditors, within the available cash constraints, noting that there is insufficient cash to settle all debts which are due for payment at any point in time. Currently the maximum payment days the RAF endeavors to honor are 180 days from when the debt was processed for payment. However, the exact date of settlement of the outstanding debts in respect of each of the Claims Creditors is unknown as the payment date is dependent on the category of debt as defined in the Cash Management Plan and the available cash to make payment (which is in turn dependent on the fluctuating monthly Road Accident Fund Fuel Levy income and the ad hoc recovery of diesel rebates, which reduce the Road Accident Fund Fuel Levy income), number of claims settled, number of judgments, number of writs, and operational interruptions as a result of bank account attachments. The exact date of settlement of the outstanding debts in respect of each Trade Creditor is unknown because of the dependency on the reconciling of items.

(c) noting the challenges relating to cash constraints and the reconciling of items, the following mechanisms are in place to ensure that payments are made: (i) manual and automated payment processes, and daily, weekly and monthly reporting mechanisms, (ii) the RAF Accounts Payable Policy and Standard Operating Procedure, and (iii) the Cash Management Plan.

07 April 2017 - NW760

Hunsinger, Mr CH to ask the Minister of Transport

(a) What is the total number of investigations that the Rail Safety Regulator has undertaken in each province in the past three financial years, (b) what is the nature of each investigation, (c) what did each investigation cost, (d) what are the outcomes of each investigation, (e) what lessons have been learnt from each investigation and (f) what is being done to prevent a repeat of irregular incidents in future?

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(a) & (b)

Number of Investigations Conducted
Category	2014/15	2015/16	2016/17	Total
Collision between trains	8	8	10	26
Derailments	14	32	24	70
Level crossing Collisions	7	13	18	38
People Struck By Trains	1	3	22	26
Platform Train Interface Occurrences	0	12	19	31
Averted Collisions	0	2	3	5
Runaways Trains	1	1	1	3
Train High Tension Fires	1	0	1	2
Electrocution	0	0	1	1
Signal Passed At Danger	2	1	0	3
Total	34	72	99	205

Gauteng
Category	2014/15	2015/16	2016/17	Total
Collision between trains	1	3	2	6
Derailments	4	9	13	26
Level crossing Collisions	1	3	1	5
People Struck By Trains	0	2	12	14
Platform Train Interface Occurrences	0	9	13	22
Other	2	2	5	9

North West
Category	2014/15	2015/16	2016/17	Total
Collision between trains	0	2	0	2
Derailments	0	2	1	4
Level crossing Collisions	4	4	1	9
People Struck By Trains	0	0	0	0
Platform Train Interface Occurrences	0	1	0	1
Other	1	0	0	1

Western Cape
Category	2014/15	2015/16	2016/17	Total
Collision between trains	1	3	0	4
Derailments	3	6	1	10
Level crossing Collisions	1	2	4	7
People Struck By Trains	0	0	4	4
Platform Train Interface Occurrences	0	3	3	6
Other	1	0	1	2

Free State
Category	2014/15	2015/16	2016/17	Total
Collision between trains	0	0	0	0
Derailments	0	1	1	2
Level crossing Collisions	0	0	0	0
People Struck By Trains	0	0	0	0
Platform Train Interface Occurrences	0	0	0	0
Other	0	0	0	0

Eastern Cape
Category	2014/15	2015/16	2016/17	Total
Collision between trains	0	0	1	1
Derailments	1	4	0	5
Level crossing Collisions	0	2	2	4
People Struck By Trains	0	0	0	0
Platform Train Interface Occurrences	0	0	0	0
Other	0	0	0	0

Limpopo Province
Category	2014/15	2015/16	2016/17	Total
Collision between trains	3	1	0	4
Derailments	0	2	2	4
Level crossing Collisions	0	0	4	4
People Struck By Trains	0	0	0	0
Platform Train Interface Occurrences	0	0	0	0
Other	0	0	0	0

Northern Cape
Category	2014/15	2015/16	2016/17	Total
Collision between trains	0	0	0	0
Derailments	0	3	12	15
Level crossing Collisions	0	1		1
People Struck By Trains	0	0	0	0
Platform Train Interface Occurrences	0	0	0	0
Other	0	0	0	0

Mpumalanga
Category	2014/15	2015/16	2016/17	Total
Collision between trains	1	2	1	4
Derailments	4	2	0	6
Level crossing Collisions	0	0	11	11
People Struck By Trains	0	0	0	0
Platform Train Interface Occurrences	0	0	0	0
Other	1	0	0	1

KwaZulu Natal
Category	2014/15	2015/16	2016/17	Total
Collision between trains	2	0	1	3
Derailments	2	1	4	7
Level crossing Collisions	1	0	4	5
People Struck By Trains	0	1	3	4
Platform Train Interface Occurrences	0	0	4	4
Other	0	0	0	0

Cost per Independent BOI
Occurrence	2014/15	2015/16	2016/17
PE Station Derailment	R 831 184,27
Lebaleng rear-end Collision		R 514 026,00
Denver rear-end Collision		R 1 814110,73
Kaalfontein derailment		R 520 880,00
Lower Adamson and Gaika derailments		R 724 600,00
Blaney head-on Collision		R 358 188,00
Booysens rear-end collision		R 580 764,00
Booysens rear-end collision			R 140 402,00
Kimberley derailment (AFRO 4000)			R 361 500,00
Total	R 831 184,27	R 4 512 568,73	R 501 902,00

The costs for RSR internal investigations includes operational costs only. These are conducted by the RSR inspectorate. The table below show the total costs for internal investigation for the last three (3) financial years.

Operational Costs for RSR Internal Investigations
Financial Year	2014/15	2015/16	2016/17
Cost	R 169 681,73	R 344 180,00	R 388 420,00

(d) The outcome of each investigation

See attached Excel Spreadsheet

(e)

Category	Lessons Learnt
Collision between trains	We need collision avoidance systems installed in trains Invest in maintenance of infrastructure and rolling stock
Derailments	We need more wayside monitoring equipment Invest in maintenance of infrastructure and rolling stock
Level crossing Collisions	We need enforcement at level crossings We need to upgrade protection at level crossings We need to redesign some level crossings
People Struck By Trains	Protection of the railway reserves Awareness to the public Enforcement
Platform Train Interface Occurrences	Upgrade of stations Introduction of new trains Security at stations Public Announcements at stations (Improved and audible communication)
Averted Collisions	Re-Training of employees Fitness for Duty Declaration when reporting for Duty Manage overtime
Runaways Trains	Adherence to procedures
Train High Tension Fires	Maintenance of rolling stock
Electrocution	Supervision
Signal Passed At Danger	Adherence to procedures

(f) The Railway Safety Regulator has adopted a strategic approach to enhance its oversight role, by conducting research on driver behaviour at level crossings (human factors), new technologies and have developed regulations that will support safe railway operations.

07 April 2017 - NW907

Horn, Mr W to ask the Minister of Transport

Whether the Cross-Border Road Transport Agency has any debt that has remained unpaid for 30 days or more; if so, (a) what (i) are the details of these debts, (ii) are the reasons for non-payment in each case, (b) on what date will each debt be settled and (c) what (i) processes, (ii) procedures and (iii) mechanisms are in place to ensure that payments are made on time?

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Reply:

The Cross-Border Road Transport Agency (C-BRTA) pays its debt timeously, at an average of 14 days per creditor. There are however, isolated instances where service providers are not paid within 30 days of receipt of invoices for a variety of reasons, for instance, where the service has not been satisfactory and warrants engagement with the service providers, or where errors have been picked up from the supplier invoices or where the price charged is not in line with what was contracted or quoted. As at end of February 2017, the following creditors’ balances were not paid and been over 30 days:

(a) i			(a) ii	(b)
Service provider	Invoice number	Invoice dates	Reason for non-payment	Settlement date
Eris Property	DBBMARCRO/2016/10 (Parking rental)	21-10-2016	Disputed as the invoiced service was never ordered or rendered to the Agency. Service provider to provide credit note.	Subsequently settled in March 2017 by means of credit note received from the Supplier
Madijo Trading Enterprises	INV 2549 (Supply of Uniform)	2015-04-16	Disputed as the ordered goods were not delivered as per the specifications. Goods returned to service provider.	Once engagements with the service provider for a credit note are concluded
Orange Fox Security Services	Inv0000866 (Security)	2014-06-13	Disputed as there is no proof that the ordered items were delivered.	Once engagements with the service provider for a credit note are concluded
Mdluli Office Automation (Seartec)	Various invoice numbers backdated by supplier between periods June 2016-January 2017. (Photocopiers)	Various invoice dates. Backdated between June 2016- January 2017. Invoices sent by supplier on 27 January 2017 and 30 January 2017	The service provider did not invoice the Agency and had internal backlog and were undergoing internal restructuring. Invoices were subsequently received in January 2017 and backdated.	Partially settled in March 2017. Disputed amounts will be settled once engagements with the service provider have been concluded.
Sipho Mano	Inv. 20278 Inv. 20277 Inv. 20258 (Catering and events)	05-02-2013 04-02-2013 19-10-2013	Disputed as the service provider invoiced above the quotation and approved purchase order amounts.	Supplier to credit the overcharged amount or amount to be written off in June 2017.
(b) i			(b) ii	(b)
Service provider	Invoice number	Invoice dates	Reason for non-payment	Settlement date
Atlantis Corporate Travel	Hof0124254 (Travel)	31/05/2015	Invoice was disputed due to overcharging by service provider. Invoice in excess of the purchase order and the initial quotation. The purchase order amount was paid. The service provider could also not produce any supporting documents to prove or explain the variance.	Ongoing engagements with the service provider for a credit note and efforts are being put in place to resolve this matter by the end of May 2017.
Atlantis Corporate Travel	Hof0142429 (Travel)	30/11/2015	Invoice was disputed due to overcharging by service provider. Invoice in excess of the purchase order and the initial quotation. The purchase order amount was paid. The service provider could also not produce any supporting documents to proof or explain the variance.
Duma Travel	Hof0710448 (Travel)	13/05/2015	Invoice was disputed as the service was not rendered and the service provider could also not produce any supporting documents to prove that the service was rendered.
Duma Travel	Hof0699427 Travel)	22/04/2015	Invoice was disputed as the service was not rendered and the service provider could also not produce any supporting documents to prove that the service was rendered.
Duma Travel	Hof0560673 (Travel)	31/08/2014	Invoice was disputed as the service was not rendered and the service provider could also not produce any supporting documents to prove that the service was rendered.
Duma Travel	Hof0710428 (Travel)	13/05/2015	Invoice was disputed as the service was not rendered and the service provider could also not produce any supporting documents to prove that the service was rendered.

(c) (i) (ii) (iii) Mechanisms and processes are already firmly in place to ensure suppliers are paid on time. There is a dedicated unit within the Finance division that handles payments to suppliers. All invoices received are recorded and stamped reflecting the date of receipt. Invoices are upon receipt, matched with the relevant supporting documentation and submitted to relevant officials to validate delivery of goods or services. Disputes are clearly communicated to the service providers to ensure that such disputes are resolved on time.

The Agency has a duty to ensure payments are not irregular, are not fraudulent and are for the services ordered and rendered. No interest or fruitless expenditure has therefore been charged to the Agency as a result of supplier payment delays in the last two financial years.

07 April 2017 - NW695

Grootboom, Mr GA to ask the Minister of Mineral Resources

(1) Did (a) his department or (b) any entity reporting to him participate in the Dialogue with the President: Unpacking of the SONA 2017 on Radical Economic Transformation Implementation event hosted at the Oyster Box Hotel in Umhlanga, Durban, on 25 February 2017; if so, what amount was spent in each case; (2) did (a) his department or (b) any entity reporting to him participate in the auction of the (i) souvenirs or (ii) personal belongings of the President of the Republic, Mr Jacob G Zuma; if so, (aa) which items were purchased and (bb) at what cost, in each case?

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1.Did (a) his department or (b) any entity reporting to him participate in the Dialogue with the President: Unpacking of the SONA 2017 on Radical Economic Transformation Implementation event hosted at the Oyster Box Hotel in Umhlanga, Durban, on 25 February 2017; if so, what amount was spent in each case; 2. did (a) his department or (b) any entity reporting to him participate in the auction of the (i) souvenirs or (ii) personal belongings of the President of the Republic, Mr Jacob G Zuma; if so, (aa) which items were purchased and (bb) at what cost, in each case?
		1.	2.
Department of Mineral Resources		No	No No (aa) None (bb) Not applicable
Entities	CGS	No	No No (aa) None (bb) Not applicable
	MINTEK	No	No No (aa) None (bb) Not applicable
	SDT	No	No No (aa) None (bb) Not applicable
	SADPMR	No	No No (aa) None (bb) Not applicable
	MHSC	No	No No (aa) None (bb) Not applicable