Questions and Replies
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?
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 - 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?
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 - 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?
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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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?
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.
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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?
Reply:
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 - 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?
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.
10 April 2017 - NW896
Hunsinger, Dr 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?
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 - 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?
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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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?
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 - 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?
Reply:
(1)(a) The Critical Performance Indicators are tabulated below.
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Activities |
Performance Indicators |
(b) Weight % |
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College management and governance
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30% |
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Curriculum responsiveness and marketing
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20% |
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Student management and support
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15% |
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Teaching and learning management
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Progress towards the achievement of the following strategic targets monitored on a monthly basis through meetings:
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20% |
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Infrastructure and estate management
Compliance implemented and monitored
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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.
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Performance Groups |
Percentages |
Performance Categories |
Percentages |
Outcomes |
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Below satisfactory performance |
99% and below |
Unacceptable performance |
69% and below |
No notch increase No bonus
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Performance not fully effective |
70% - 99% |
No notch increase No bonus |
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Satisfactory Performance |
100% - 129% |
Performance fully effective |
100% - 129% |
Notch increase No cash bonus
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Above satisfactory performance |
130% and above |
Performance significantly above expectations |
130% - 149% |
Notch increase Cash bonus: 5% - 9% |
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Outstanding performance |
150% -167% |
Notch increase Cash bonus : 10% - 14% |
(b) The achievements of TVET College Principals in the evaluation process are tabulated below.
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Category |
Percentage / Score |
Bonus Percentage |
Achievements of TVET College Principals |
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B |
130% |
5% |
3 |
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133% |
6% |
3 |
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135% |
6% |
2 |
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144% |
8% |
1 |
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A |
150 % |
10% |
2 |
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152% |
10% |
3 |
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153% |
11% |
2 |
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157% |
12% |
1 |
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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?
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 - 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?
Reply:
(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.
(c) 560 students were funded, to the value of R33 566 562.50.
(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.
(c) Funding has been confirmed for 507 new applicants so far; 312 students are awaiting a funding decision.
(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 - 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?
Reply:
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:
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Name of the farm |
Communities |
Description |
Community benefits |
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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:
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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:
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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:
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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:
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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:
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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
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7. |
Gidjana Game Reserve |
Gidjana Traditional Council |
The proposed activities include the development of infrastructure and facilities for:
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8. |
Nkambeni Game Reserve |
Nkambeni Tribal Authority |
The proposed activities include the development of infrastructure and facilities for:
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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. |
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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, |
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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. |
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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. |
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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 |
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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. |
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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. |
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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 |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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
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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. |
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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 |
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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. |
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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 |
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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. |
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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). |
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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 |
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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.
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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 |
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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. |
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41. |
Tyefu Aloe project |
Tyefu Community |
To achieve sustainable use of naturally abundant aloe ferox while developing sustainable livelihoods for the community |
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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. |
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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
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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. |
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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.
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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 |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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 |
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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. |
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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. |
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54. |
FS-Greening Mantsopa Municipality |
Lady Brand |
Greening of Mantsopa Municipality through the upgrading of four parks. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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 |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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 |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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 |
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74. |
LP-Greening Vhembe Municipality |
Vhembe |
Greening of Vhembe Municipality through parks. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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80. |
MP-Greening Bushbuckridge |
Bushbuckridge |
Greening of Bushbuckridge Municipality through parks. |
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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 |
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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. |
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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. |
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84. |
MP-Thembisile Go Green |
Thembisile |
Greening and upgrading the four parks around Thembisile Hani Local Municipality, Procurement of garden maintenance equipment |
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85. |
Limpopo Wildlife Incubator |
Dikgatlong Game Reserve |
Developing the BOP to promote game ranching, meat production, harvesting, processing and marketing development. |
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86. |
NC-Gamagara Greening Project |
Welgelee, Ditloung and Diepsloot |
Upgrading of three existing parks in Welgelee, Ditloung and Diepsloot. |
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87. |
NC- Ga-segonyana Greening Project |
Gasegonyana |
Development and rehabilitation of environmentally friendly recreational parks |
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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. |
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89. |
NC-Calvinia Environmental Upgrading and Development Project |
Calvinia |
Designing and development of a garden of remembrance |
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90. |
NC-Kamiesberg Development and Rehabilitation of environmentally friendly recreational parks |
Kamiesberg |
Rehabilitation of existing parks, Installation of park playing equipment and park furniture. |
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91. |
NC-Construction and Development of Parks |
Springbok |
Greening of open spaces in eight wards. Construct pathways and landscape park area with indigenous gardens. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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 |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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 |
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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. |
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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. |
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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 |
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104 |
Donga Rehabilitation Chuene Maja Molepo Cluster |
Polokwane Local Municipality |
Rehabilitation of donga erosion by construction of gabion |
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105 |
Kamiesberg Land rehabilitation and Restoration |
Kamiesberg Local Municipality |
Gabion construction, Tree planting, cleaning of storm water channels, environmental education and awareness |
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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. |
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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. |
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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 - 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?
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 - 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?
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 - 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?
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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07 April 2017 - NW824
Davis, Mr GR to ask the Minister of Basic Education
(1)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, why was an independent service provider appointed to investigate the exact amount of irregular and fruitless and wasteful expenditure related to the campaign; (2) was a tender issued to appoint the service provider; if not, (a) why not, (b) on what basis was the selected service provider chosen, (c) what were the terms of reference for the investigation and (d) what were the findings and recommendations?
Reply:
1. The independent was appointed to investigate the alleged fraud and corruption in the Kha Ri Gude programme for the 2014/15 and 2015/16 financial years.
2. (a) There was no tender issued to appoint the service provider because the threshold allowed the Department to source the service through the quotation process. Quotations were sourced from the audit companies registered on Central Supplier Database;
(b) The selection process was based on the 80/20 point system whereby 80 points were for price and 20 points for B-BBEE because quotations were only sourced from the audit firms.
(c) The Terms of Reference required:
- The appointed service provider to investigate the alleged fraud and corruption in the Kha Ri Gude programme for 2014/15 and 2015/16 financial years;
- During the 2015\16 financial year audit, the auditors found that there was registration of deceased learners before the start of the campaign resulting in the overpayment of stipends to educators, supervisors, coordinators and the project management company on account of fraudulent claims and the educators having less than 18 learners. This resulted in alleged fictitious payments made to educators.
(d) The findings and recommendations were as follows:
Findings
- Payment made to individuals with invalid, non-existent ID numbers
- Overpayment of stipend
- Anomalous data
Recommendations
- The Department must recover the money lost with immediate effect and a clear recovery plan must be formulated and implemented. (Recovery has already started. At 31 March 2017 an amount of R474 737 had already been recovered and the recovery continues).
07 April 2017 - NW846
Basson, Mr LJ to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation
(a) What is the (i) total amount that her department owes to each contractor as at 28 February 2017, (ii) name of each contractor and (iii) outstanding amount and (b) by what date will the outstanding amounts be paid to the respective contractors?
Reply:
Kindly refer to the presentation provided to the Portfolio Committee on Water and Sanitation on 03 March 2017 by the Department of Water and Sanitation for details of supplier invoices and the reasons for non-payment.
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07 April 2017 - NW761
Hunsinger, Dr CH to ask the Minister of Transport
(a) What is the total number of investigations that the Civil Aviation Authority 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?
Reply:
South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA)
Below is the South African Civil Aviation Authority’s response to questions (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), and (f).
a) The table below provides details on the total number of investigation conducted over the past three financial years by the South African Civil Aviation Authority’s Accident and Incident Investigation Division. In line with international standards, and as prescribed in Annex 13 of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), aircraft accidents are classified into two categories, i.e. as either an Accident or Serious Incident.
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TOTAL NUMBER OF ACCIDENTS AND INCIDENTS IN THE PAST THREE FINANCIAL YEARS |
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Year of Occurrence (Financial Year) |
Accidents |
Serious Incidents |
Total |
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2014/2015 |
120 |
77 |
197 |
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2015/2016 |
110 |
26 |
136 |
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2016 - Feb 2017 |
69 |
14 |
83 |
NOTE: The 2016/2017 financial year statistics excludes March 2017 occurrences, which will be tallied only at the end of March 2017.
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TOTAL NUMBER OF ACCIDENTS PER PROVINCE IN THE PAST THREE FINANCIAL YEARS |
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Financial Year |
GP |
NW |
LP |
FS |
EC |
WC |
MP |
NC |
KZN |
O/B |
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2014/2015 |
37 |
8 |
10 |
6 |
17 |
12 |
12 |
4 |
10 |
4 |
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2015/2016 |
33 |
11 |
12 |
3 |
14 |
12 |
9 |
1 |
6 |
9 |
|
2016/2017 |
19 |
7 |
12 |
2 |
4 |
10 |
5 |
0 |
5 |
5 |
NOTES:
- GP Gauteng Province
- NW North West Province
- LP Limpopo Province
- FS Free State Province
- EC Eastern Cape Province
- WC Western Cape Province
- MP Mpumalanga Province
- NC Northern Cape Province
- KZN KwaZulu-Natal Province
- O/B Borders of South Africa.
b) The nature of aircraft accident and incident investigations differ depending on the occurrence. Investigation are conducted in line with requirements outlined in Annex 13 of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). This means:
- in instances where an aircraft sustains minor damages and there are no reported injuries, the investigation will commence immediately but will be conducted off site, meaning that the Investigator in Charge and his or her team of Investigators do not need to go to the crash site in order to conduct the investigation; and
- In instances where the aircraft sustains major damages and there are reported injuries or a fatality or fatalities, the investigating would commence immediately and on site.
c) The table below outlines the total annual costs, over a three financial year period, of activities associated with aircraft accident and incident investigations.
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ANNUAL COSTS OF ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION FOR THE PAST THREE FINACIAL YEARS |
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Financial Year |
2014/2015 |
2015/2016 |
2016/2017 |
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Total Cost |
R 16 919 937.45 |
R 18 378 990.80 |
R 17 736 577.23 |
d) The outcome of investigations revealed the following as main probable cause(s) and contributing factors for the accident or serious incident:
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OUTCOMES OF THE AIRCRAFT ACCIDENT AND INCIDENT INVESTIGATIONS |
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Occurrence Causals |
Contributing factor(s) |
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Human Error |
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Aircraft Technical (mechanical failure of a component) |
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Aircraft Operations |
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e) The primary lessons learned from each investigations is that we are then able to determined what caused the accident or serious incident and what are the other factors that contributed to the accident.
f) The SACAA has formed partnerships with the industry aimed at developing and implementing measures that prevent a repeat of similar incidents. The following has thus far been implemented:
- Safety recommendations emanating from the investigation reports are issued to affected aircraft operators and organisations that maintain the aircraft to implement measures to prevent future accident.
- Safety awareness notices are issued where there’s a trend of similar incidents even if there’s different types of aircraft involved, e.g. collusion with wires due to low flying.
- The Safety Management Systems (SMS) was introduced and has been and continue to be implemented by operators. This allows operators to manage their safety risk based on incidents they experience in their organisation.
- The SACAA continuously hosts round-table discussions with the industry on aviation safety.
- The SACAA introduced the Annual Safety Seminar and uses it to share safety information with the industry. Local and global trends relating to the causes and contributing factors of accidents and incidents are shared with the industry.
- Once finalized, accident and serious incidents investigation reports are made public and available through the SACAA website (www.caa.co.za).
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07 April 2017 - NW630
Davis, Mr GR to ask the Minister of Basic Education
By what date will the results of the Southern and Eastern Africa Consortium for Monitoring Educational Quality IV Project be made publicly available?
Reply:
According to the layest information received by the Department of Basic Education, the results of the Southern and Eastern Africa Consortium for Monitoring Educational Quality (SACMEQ) IV Project will be made publicly available by the SACMEQ Coordinating Centre by the end of the second term of the 2017 academic year.
07 April 2017 - NW847
Brauteseth, Mr TJ to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation
(1)What are the names of each (a) candidate that was shortlisted to fill the vacancy of the director-general in her department and (b) member of the panel that interviewed the specified persons; (2) (a) what professional qualifications does the successful candidate (name furnished) have, (b) did the specified person meet the requirement to possess an NQF level 8 qualification as advertised, (c) what is the person’s experience in the water sector and (d) how many years of relevant experience does the person possess? NW912E
Reply:
Requesting the Honorable Member to refer to the response provided to NA 583.
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07 April 2017 - NW777
Tarabella - Marchesi, Ms NI to ask the Minister of Basic Education
(1)Whether her department has an established annual deadline for the delivery of textbooks to schools; if not, why not; if so, what is the annual deadline; (2) what measures are in place to ensure accountability for any late delivery of textbooks to schools by provincial departments?
Reply:
1. Yes, the Department has set the deadline for provinces to ensure that all the necessary Learning and Teaching Support Material (LTSM) is delivered to schools. The deadline is end of October annually. Between November of the same year and January of the following, provinces, districts and schools are conducting mop-up processes to accommodate the learner migration and late registration phenomena.
2. The Department has monitoring and oversight systems in place to ensure that provinces deliver all necessary LTSM to schools on time. These systems include reports to the Council of Education Ministers (CEM) meetings, Head of Education Committee Meetings (HEDCOM), Teacher Development and Curriculum Meetings as well as quarterly LTSM forum meetings. These meetings are platforms where provinces are held accountable, where applicable, and assisted where there are challenges.
07 April 2017 - NW737
Van Damme, Ms PT to ask the Minister of Transport
(1)With reference to economic activities that are taking place at various toll plaza gates, such as selling food stuff, (a) on whose authority are the specified activities taking place, (b) under what legislation, (c) since what date did the commercial activities commence and (d) how is this monitored and controlled; (2) (a) what is the total number of persons who have been charged and arrested for illegal commercial activities that are conducted at toll plazas in each province and (b) what is being done to stop the illegal commercial activities at toll plazas?
Reply:
(1)
a) No one. Neither the Department of Transport nor the South African National Roads Agency Limited gave authority for such activities on the Road reserves.
b) Not applicable, as above (a).
c) Neither the Department of Transport nor the South African National Roads Agency Limited has the details on the dates as there was never any authority given.
(d Not applicable, see (a) (b) (c) above.
(2)
(a) Neither the Department of Transport nor the South African National Roads Agency Limited has the details about anyone charged.
(b) Any illegal activity with National network is enforced in terms of the National Road Traffic Act, SANRAL Act, and Criminal Procedure Act, to mention but three.
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?
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:
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(a) i |
(a) ii |
(b) |
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Service provider |
Invoice number |
Invoice dates |
Reason for non-payment |
Settlement date |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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. |
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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. |
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(b) i |
(b) ii |
(b) |
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Service provider |
Invoice number |
Invoice dates |
Reason for non-payment |
Settlement date |
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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. |
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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 - 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?
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:
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Claim Creditor Category |
Number of Claims Creditors |
Value in Rand |
Payment Date |
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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:
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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 - NW758
De Freitas, Mr MS to ask the Minister of Transport
(1)What are the statistics in respect of each airport for luggage and baggage that has (a) gone missing, (b) been damaged and (c) experienced missing items, after flights have landed from their destination in the past three financial years; (2) what (a) investigations have been undertaken in this regard, (b) was the outcome in each instance, (c) new (i) processes, (ii) procedures and (iii) mechanisms have been put in place to prevent these incidences from reoccurring and (d) have been the cost to Airports Company South Africa in each specified financial year in this regard; (3) what (a) suspensions, (b) changes, (c) disciplinary action or (d) any other similar actions have taken place in this regard at each airport in each financial year?
Reply:
Airports Company South Africa SOC Limited (ACSA)
1. In terms of the IATA baggage policy, the airline is accountable and responsible for the passenger’s baggage. According to the IATA codes, delayed, damaged and/ stolen bags are recorded by either the airline or its handling company on behalf of the passenger which is handled as a claim.
2. See above answer to question (1).
3. When an airport official and/or staff is involved or positively implicated in pilferage, their access permit cards are blacklisted by ACSA and the matter is reported to SAPS.
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?
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 - NW632
Davis, Mr GR to ask the Minister of Basic Education
Whether, with reference to her reply to question 2592 on 1 December 2016, (a) she and/or (b) her department directed each provincial department of education to implement principal competency testing; if not, why not; if so, (i) on what date was the directive issued and (ii) which provinces have complied with the directive?
Reply:
(a) (b) The Director-General of the Department of Basic Education, Mr HM Mweli, has directed each Provincial Department of Education to implement principal competency testing in writing (i) on 27 January 2016.
(ii) Provinces have not complied with the directive because the matter has not been finalised at the Education Labour Relations Council (ELRC). It is important for the matter to be concluded by the Council as it affects the basic conditions of employment of educators.
The Western Cape has a functional competency testing system for appointment of principals but it is not mandatory yet. School Governing Bodies are still given an option to utilise the system if they so wish.
07 April 2017 - NW588
Dudley, Ms C to ask the Minister of Social Development
(1)Whether the Minister has been informed of the fact that delays in the issuing of approval of applications made in terms of Article 17 of the Hague Convention on Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect of Intercountry Adoption, 1993, by the SA Central Authority is delaying adoption of adoptable children into screened and approved intercountry adoptive families, leaving children in institutionalised care for many months longer than necessary, thereby depriving children of their constitutional right to family care and compromising their well-being and development; (2) whether she is aware that most intercountry placements are of children with disabilities or special needs; (3) whether she has been informed that in the specific case of one 6-year old child with disabilities the refusal by her department to issue Article 17 approval has meant that the child was kept unnecessarily in institutionalised care for over three years since the court terminated the rights of the biological parents to consent to the adoption; if so, what are the relevant details; (4) whether her department’s refusal to accept orders made by a court regarding adoptability and termination of the rights of biological parents, or consents properly given in court by biological parents will be investigated and urgently corrected and those responsible for delays held accountable?
Reply:
(1) There are no delays in issuing Article 17 of the Hague Convention on Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect of Intercountry Adoption, 1993, by the SA Central Authority, for placing adoptable children with screened and approved intercountry prospective adoptive families except in cases where there are issues that needs further intervention.
(2) Intercountry placements are for all children including those with disabilities or special needs.
(3) The Department as the Central Authority did not refuse to issue Article 17 approval on a six year old child with disabilities. It is ensuring that all avenues in placing the child nationally are explored and exhausted before intercountry adoption is considered as this is in the best interest of the child to be placed locally.
(4) The department did not refuse to accept orders by a court regarding adoptability and termination of biological parents, or consents properly given in court by biological parents. The department is obliged to ensure that the subsidiarity principle is adhered to and reserves the right to question any decision of any party in the context for the fulfilment and the realization of children’s rights.
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?
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 - NW759
De Freitas, Mr MS to ask the Minister of Transport
(1)(a) When was the asset register of (i) her department and (ii) each of the entities that reports to her last updated, (b) how often are the asset registers updated, (c) which assets are unaccounted for in the past three financial years and (d) what was the values of each of the assets; (2) what (a) are the reasons for these unaccounted assets, (b) is being done to identify the asset, (c) were the opening balances of the asset registers for each of the past three financial years, (d) procedures, processes and mechanisms exist to ensure the integrity and accuracy of the asset registers of (i) her department and (ii) the entities reporting to her?
Reply:
Department
REPLY
(1)(a)(i) The asset register of the Department of Transport is updated as and when asset transactions occur.
(1)(b) The asset registers of the Department of Transport are updated daily.
(1)(c) & Assets that were unaccounted for in the last three financial years and the values of these
(1)(d) assets are as follows for the Department of Transport, relating to the Electronic National Traffic Information System (eNaTIS):
|
Asset |
Value |
Year unaccounted for |
|
|
eNaTIS Software |
229,954,000.00 |
2014/15 |
2013/14 |
|
eNaTIS Hardware |
264,201,000.00 |
2014/15 |
2013/14 |
|
eNaTIS Hardware |
24,987,000.00 |
2014/15 |
(2)(a) The reasons why these assets were unaccounted for were because of uncertainty that existed regarding the ownership of the assets in terms of the Modified Cash Standard and the ongoing litigation between the Department and the eNaTIS service provider.
(2)(b) The eNaTIS assets were disclosed in the financial statements for the year ended on 31 March 2016. Currently the Road Traffic Management Corporation and the Department are verifying the assets as per the Constitutional Court judgment of 9 November 2016 that the
(2)(c) Opening balances of asset registers of the Department of Transport for the past three financial years:
|
Year |
Tangible assets |
Intangible assets |
Immovable assets |
Minor assets |
|
2015/16 |
48,425,669.75 |
305,146.47 |
353,434,058.10 |
19,224,456.51 |
|
2014/15 |
42,979,152.90 |
305,146.47 |
353,434,058.10 |
17,446,342.55 |
|
2013/14 |
34,703,408.58 |
305,146.47 |
345,237,479.35 |
15,825,827.56 |
(2)(d) The Department has a reliable asset management function.
Airports Company South Africa SOC Limited (ACSA)
- (a) Airports Company South Africa (ACSA)’s asset register is updated as and when asset transactions occur, (b) asset transactions occur on a continued basis and thus the asset register is continuously updated, (c) no assets are unaccounted for, (d) ACSA has no unaccounted assets.
- ACSA has no unaccounted assets and has the appropriate procedures and processes in place to maintain the integrity and accuracy of asset registers.
Air Traffic and Navigation Services SOC Limited (ATNS)
(1) (a) ATNS’s fixed asset register is updated on a monthly basis with acquisitions and disposals. Useful life extensions are reviewed on an annual basis and updated prior to financial year end being 31 March annually.
(b) ATNS’s fixed asset register is updated on a monthly basis
(c) There are no assets that are not accounted for
(d) There are no assets that are not accounted for and thus this is not applicable
(2) (a) There are no assets that are not accounted for
(b) The annual fixed assets verification process identifies assets that are obsolete; idle; not barcoded; transferred without approval. Maintenance expenses, computer consumable expenses and small office equipment expenses are scrutinized on a monthly basis to ensure that all assets are correctly accounted for.
(c) The opening balances for the past three financial years are as follows:
- 2016/17 R 651 720 948 – Carrying amount
- 2015/16 R 616 658 761 – Carrying amount
- 2014/15 R 706 011 872 – Carrying amount
(d) The integrity and accuracy of the fixed assets is ensured through the following processes:
- Annual useful life review of assets
- Annual impairment test of assets
- Annual verification to ensure that assets are adequately barcoded and accounted for
Ensuring that the acquisitions and accounting of assets comply with the latest
International Financial Reporting Standards; Public Finance Management Act
and Generally Accepted Accounting Practices.
South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA)
The undermentioned is the South African Civil Aviation Authority’s response to the following questions: (1) (a) (i) N/A, (ii), (b), (c), (d); and (2) (a), (b), (c), (d) (i) and (ii).
The South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) Asset Register is updated on a monthly basis as and when assets are bought and sold. The Asset Register is also reconciled to the general ledger on a monthly basis. The SACAA Asset Register is updated on a monthly basis. All SACAA assets have been reconciled. The values of each of the asset categories is as per the table below as at the end of February 2017. The asset categories are Property, Plant, Equipment, and Intangible Assets.
Cross-Border Road Transport Agency
(1) (a) (ii) CBRTA updates assets register
(b) monthly as more assets are acquired and/or depreciated in line with the Agency’s Fixed Assets policy. There is a bi-annual (twice a year) asset verification exercise that is conducted in line with the current policy on Non-Current Assets (Fixed Assets).
(c) There are no assets that are unaccounted for, and the assets are accounted for in line with applicable GRAP statements, be it on acquisition and / or impairment.
(d) Not applicable.
(2) (a) Not applicable
(b) The bi-annual asset verification exercise is conducted in line with the current policy on Non-Current Assets (Fixed Assets) with the primary aim of ensuring amongst others, that the assets are accounted for and properly recorded.
(c) The audited opening balances per the C-BRTA statement of financial position (Property, Plant and Equipment) were as shown below:
April 2014 R7, 971, 345
April 2015 R9, 535, 112
April 2016 R8, 491, 941
(d) The asset register and the Agency’s balance sheets have been subjected to the audit processes by the Auditor General (SA), and no material findings have been reported. Internal audits have also been performed by the internal auditor on the assets as part of financial discipline review and there were no material findings noted in the last three financial years
Road Accident Fund
(1) (a)(ii) The Fixed Asset Register of the RAF was last updated on 6 October 2016 following the RAF’s bi-annual asset verification process. The next major update will happen on 5 April 2017 after the final asset verification process.
(b) the Fixed Asset Register is updated on a continuous basis for asset movements or additions in terms of the RAF’s approved Fixed Asset Management Policy. The updates are performed by specific individuals in accordance with the principle of segregation of duties. Major updates take place bi-annually as a result of the RAF’s bi-annual asset verification process.
(c) the assets which are unaccounted for in the past three financial years are reflected in the attached spreadsheet and
(d) the values of each of the assets are reflected in the attached spreadsheets;
(2) (a) the reasons for these unaccounted assets are largely due to the fading or removal of identifying barcodes due to normal wear and tear; the theft of assets in which instance the RAF considers claims against its insurers where this is possible and, or financially viable having regard to the excess payable in respect of the particular claim; and where the RAF was prevented from documenting assets which were removed during attachment processes executed by the Sheriff of the court,
(b) the RAF is doing the following to identify the assets:
- Asset verifications are performed bi-annually to ensure assets on the Fixed Asset Register are verified.
- Assets reported as unverified during the verification are flagged and the following procedures are performed:
- The Facilities Management Department and the Information Communication Technology Departments attempt to verify the asset on the floor. If the asset cannot be verified all information on the accounting system and the Fixed Asset Register, including manual records are utilised in an effort to identify the original purchaser in an attempt to pinpoint the cost centre owner in order to enquire from the cost centre owner as to the location of the asset. If the location of the asset cannot be identified using manual records, transfer documentation for the movement of assets to other regions as a result of asset transfer or employee secondment are also reviewed.
Only after these processes have been completed are the assets approved for write off by the RAF’s Asset Disposal Committee. All submissions motivating for asset disposal are presented to the committee to be reviewed before they are approved for de-recognition on the Fixed Asset Register. The Asset Disposal Committee commenced its duties in July 2016.
(c) the opening balance of the Fixed Asset Register (opening book values) for the
2014-15 financial year was R 268 169 000,
2015-16 financial year was R 281 807 000, and
2016-17 financial year was R 227 245 000,
(d)(ii) the following procedures, processes and mechanisms exist to ensure the integrity of the RAF Fixed Asset Register:
- The RAF’s Fixed Asset Management Policy
- The RAF’s Fixed Asset Management Standard Operating Procedure
- Management Directives have been issued where necessary
- Audits are performed by the Internal Audit Department
- Audits are performed by the Auditor General (no material findings have been raised)
- A bi-annual verification exercise is performed in September and March of each year
- The RAF has implemented the segregation of asset management functions for recording and maintaining the Fixed Asset Register
- Clearly defined roles are in place for the Facilities Management and Information Communication Technology Departments.
- Dedicated resources are employed to ensure Fixed Assets are recorded accurately and completely.
- A Reconciliation of the Fixed Asset Register to Financial Records is performed on a monthly basis.
Road Traffic Management Corporation
(1) (a) (ii) RTMC updates assets register on a
(b) Monthly basis with all assets procured and the relevant depreciation is also run.
(c) There are no unaccounted assets
(d) Not applicable
(2) (a) Not applicable
(b) Not applicable
(c) opening balance: 2013/14 – R20,372,747
2014/15 – R26,338,596
2015/16 – R26,416,188
(d) procedures, processes and mechanisms exist to ensure the integrity and accuracy of the asset registers
- Regular physical asset verification spot checks.
- Monthly reconciliation of GL to FAR
- Receiving of all assets that are procured is done by Asset unit and the assets are barcoded immediately
- Asset movement forms are used to allocate assets to an end user
- Room inventory lists are posted for each area listing all the assets in the area.
- Assets under the control of a centralised unit with an asset controller appointed within each business unit for day to day controlling.
Road Traffic Infringement Agency
(1) (a)(ii) RTIA – during the month of March 2017
(b) On a monthly basis and as and when there are new transactions that are required to be added to the asset register.
(c) There are no unaccounted assets
(d) Not applicable
(2) (b)(a) N/A
(b) Asset count twice a year
(c) 2016 = R 9 923 359
2015 = R 4 209 735
2014 = R 643 257
(d) Approved asset policy
Bi-annual physical verification of assets
Assets are subjected to annual audit both internally and externally
A regular review and monitoring of asset movement and changes
All assets are insured.
Asset management function in place.
Monthly recording of the accounting records
Quarterly reporting to MANCO
EXCO and Audit Committee
Internal control around purchase maintenance recording and disposal of assets in place.
South African National Roads Agency Limited
1. (a)(ii) SANRAL
(b) SANRAL’s asset register is updated whenever a new asset is acquired or old/redundant assets are written off for various reasons, including technological obsolescence.
(c) There are no assets which are not unaccounted
(d) Not applicable
2. (a) and (b) No unaccounted assets exists.
(c) The opening balances for the past three financial years are:
2014/15 R303 747 772 000
2015/16 R308 819 013 000
2016/17 R315 293 979 000
(d) (ii) The integrity and accuracy of the asset register is ensured through monthly reconciliation of the asset register to SANRAL’s general ledger. Furthermore, asset verification is performed twice a year to ensure that assets physical exists.
South Africa Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA)
(a) SAMSA fixed asset register gets updated every time there is movement, eg acquisition, disposal, loss through destruction etc, of assets. The fixed asset register was last updated on 24 March 2017;
1 (b) The Fixed Asset Register gets updated immediately when there is a movement in fixed assets as well as monthly and annually as part of month end and annual reporting process;
1(c) Assets totaling R124, 660.86 were unaccounted for in the past three years by the entity;
1(d) The following is a list of assets that were unaccounted for:
|
ASSET DESCRIPTION |
ASSET ID / SERIAL NUMBER |
ACQUISITION COST |
|
1.ACER TMP 255 Laptop |
CH2388 |
R15,112.52 |
|
2.ACER TMP 255 Laptop |
CH2389 |
R15,112.52 |
|
3. Trueline Bird Wattmeter |
OQ2080 |
R12,871.74 |
|
4. Trueline Bird Wattmeter |
OQ2081 |
R12,871.74 |
|
5.ARG Electric Design Tool/Tester |
0203 000 333 |
R37,231.26 |
|
6. HP Probook 6360b Laptop |
0201 000 671 |
R10,696.94 |
|
7. CANON Scan Front 300/300P |
CH3090 |
R19,229.17 |
|
8. CANON Digital Camera |
0303 000 120 |
R1,534.97 |
|
TOTAL |
R124,660.86 |
|
2(a) Most of the assets were stolen and the Fixed Asset Register was not updated on time. Some could not be located during fixed asset verification but were never removed from the Fixed Asset Register.
2(b) Since the beginning of the 2016/17 financial year, a process has been implemented where fixed assets are verified quarterly. The reasons for missing assets are investigated and, if valid, eg stolen asset without a possibility of recovery, the Fixed Asset Register is updated.
2(c) Fixed Asset Register opening balances:
|
DESCRIPTION |
31 March 2016 (R’000) |
31 March 2015(R’000) |
31 March 2014 (R’000) |
|
Opening Balance |
R37,487 |
R46,269 |
R46,035 |
2(d) Procedures and processes for fixed asset management have been improved to ensure completeness and accuracy of fixed assets. This includes ensuring assets are adequately safeguarded and regular verification of fixed assets is conducted - variances are investigated to understand the root cause and ensuring a repetition in the future.
Ports Regulator of South Africa (PRSA)
- (a) (ii) the asset register of the Ports Regulator was last updated in August 2016 when computer equipment was purchased. (b) The asset register is updated every time there’s a purchase and/or disposal including changes in location for all assets. (c) All assets of the Ports Regulator are accounted for in the assets register. This is also confirmed by Auditor General from their last audit. (d) Not applicable.
- There were no assets that belong to the Ports Regulator which were not accounted for in the asset register. (a) Not applicable, (b) Not applicable, (c) Not applicable, (d) Not applicable.
Passenger Rail of Agency of South Africa (PRASA)
- (a) PRASA’ s asset register is updated and audited on an annual basis.
- Asset register is updated when an asset becomes ready for use, when an asset is damaged (Part of Asset Departments’ function on a daily basis).
- There are no known assets unaccounted for in the past three financial years.
- See response (c) there are no known unaccounted assets.
2. (a) There are no unaccounted assets.
(b) Regular asset verification, at least twice a year.
(c) Audited balances over past 3 years
2015/16 Financial Year……………R32, 8 billion
2014/15 Financial Year……………R29, 7 billion
2013/14 Financial Year……………R26, 4 billion
(d) Frequent physical verification of assets, monthly reconciliations
Railway Safety Regulator (RSR)
(1)
(a)(ii) Asset Register of RSR was last updated in March 2017.
- Asset Register of RSR is updated every time there are changes in assets. This includes acquisition, movements, disposals and asset verification results.
- There were no unaccounted assets in the past three years.
- Please see response in (c).
(2)Please see response in (1)(c).
- Asset verification is conducted twice a year in line with the Asset Management Policy
- The opening balances of the asset register for each of the past three years were:
|
Asset category |
2015/16 |
2014/15 |
2013/14 |
|
Property, Plant and Equipment |
R6 014 828 |
R6 744 003 |
R2 585 413 |
|
Intangible assets |
R11 539 932 |
R2 901 167 |
R190 399 |
|
TOTAL |
R17 554 760 |
R9 645 170 |
R2 775 812 |
These are the carrying amounts at the beginning of each financial year.
(d)(ii) The Asset Management Policy of the RSR governs how assets should be managed. This includes the recording, assets verifications and the disposals processes.
07 April 2017 - NW582
Matsepe, Mr CD to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation
(a) What is the total amount owed by her department to all relevant contractors as at 28 February 2017 and (b) in each case, (i) what is the name of the contractor, (ii) what amount is outstanding and (iii) on what date will the amounts be paid?
Reply:
Kindly refer to the presentation provided to the Portfolio Committee on Water and Sanitation on 03 March 2017 by the Department of Water and Sanitation for details of supplier invoices and the reasons for non-payment.
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07 April 2017 - NW760
Hunsinger, Dr 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?
Reply:
(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 |
(c) The cost of each investigation:
|
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 |
|
|
Derailments |
|
|
Level crossing Collisions |
|
|
People Struck By Trains |
|
|
Platform Train Interface Occurrences |
|
|
Averted Collisions |
|
|
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 - 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?
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.
(c) Yes, proper arrangements to transport residents will be conducted in consultation with the Department of Health.
07 April 2017 - NW822
Davis, Mr GR to ask the Minister of Basic Education
What amount did each provincial education department spend directly on each child attending a (a) primary school and (b) high school in the relevant province in the 2016 academic year?
Reply:
The following table reflects the spending, per-learner, with regard to the school allocation. The spending, per-learner, is the same for both primary and secondary school learners.
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2016 School allocations per-learner |
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Province |
Per learner allocation to no fee learners |
Per learner allocation to fee paying learners in Quintile 4 |
Per learner allocation to fee paying learners in Quintile 5 |
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EC |
R 1 177 |
R 590 |
R 204 |
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FS |
R 1 177 |
R 590 |
R 240 |
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GT |
R 1 177 |
R 590 |
R 590 |
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KZN |
R 955 |
R 522 |
R 179 |
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LP |
R 1 102 |
R 590 |
R 204 |
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MPU |
R 1 010 |
R 503 |
R 173 |
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NC |
R 1 125 |
R 698 |
R 326 |
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NW |
R 1 177 |
R 605 |
R 204 |
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WC |
R 1 144 |
R 573 |
R 198 |
07 April 2017 - NW879
Tarabella - Marchesi, Ms NI to ask the Minister of Basic Education
What (a) measures have been instituted by her department to ensure that annual pupil registrations for schools proceed smoothly in each province, (b) planning methods are used to mitigate the disruptiveness of annual pupil registrations and (c) measures are being taken to address late pupil registrations as a key source of disruption?
Reply:
a) The Department has instituted measures to ensure that the annual registrations for schools proceed smoothly in each province by holding scheduled meetings with all provincial co-ordinators who are at director level and responsible for admissions on a regular basis. They analyse the admissions processes in order to review and amend such processes to ensure that annual registration proceed efficiently from year to year. Provincial admissions co-ordinators share best practice as a way of bringing uniformity in the sector while taking into consideration provincial differences.
b) The following methods have been put in place for Provincial Departments to implement:
(i) Review Regulation/Circular;
(ii) Determine the admission period with a comprehensive management plan (timeframes) mapping out:
- Application Period – distribution of admission forms, when parents return forms, information on documentation needed;
- Management of registration – clear criteria for waiting lists and process to rank applications using feeder schools and residential information as examples, depending on provincial Regulation;
- The period to inform parents on the status of their children’s application;
- Period of placement of learners with information on period to lodge appeals, where to find support if a learner is not placed with contact details of provincial and district officials responsible admissions; and
- Clear strategies on admission of non-citizens.
(iii) Establish admission teams at provincial and district level;
(iv) Mediate admission Circular to schools;
(v) Ratify admission policies of schools;
(vi) Conduct advocacy campaigns to inform parents about early registration and provide all the necessary information about admission processes;
(vii) Place all admission information on the provincial website;
(viii) Monitor admission processes in schools and intervene where there is non-compliance with policy;
(iX) Identify hotspots and develop strategies to address them;
(x) Create a rapid response team to handle grievances and appeals;
(xi) Resolve/ mediate appeals within the shortest period possible;
(xii) Compile report and update figures monthly for the DBE is attention as per the requirement of the Portfolio Committee on Basic Education; and
(xiii) Make requisition for additional resources (classrooms, teachers).
The most recent inter-provincial meetings on admissions took place on 6 and 7 December 2016, 7 March 2017 and 29 March 2017. Follow-up meetings focusing on progress reporting in terms of planned admissions activities are scheduled quarterly on the following dates:
- 7 May 2017;
- 6 August 2017; and
- 28 November 2017.
c) Late registrations are centralised in districts as a measure to address disruptions caused by late registrations. This is also meant to prevent parents from disrupting teaching and learning by moving from school to school seeking placement for their children. Districts establish admission teams which collect admission information on available spaces in schools so as to direct learners seeking admission late to such schools accordingly. Letters are issued by disticts directors to schools with spaces available to ease the challenges of late registration.
07 April 2017 - NW757
De Freitas, Mr MS to ask the Minister of Transport
(a) What plans are in place to upgrade train stations in each province, (b)(i) why have some stations been abandoned and left to dilapidate and (ii) what plans are there to upgrade these stations and (c)(i) how have passengers who previously caught trains at train stations that are no longer in use been accommodated and (ii) since when have these arrangements been in place in respect of each station?
Reply:
a) The upgrading and improvement of Railway stations which are used for the delivery of both Commuter and Long Distance Rail services is ongoing and occurs annually through a National Station Improvement Programme (NSIP) and National Station Upgrade Programme (NSUP). Table 1 below reflects the number of completed projects since April 2012 to March 2016.
Table 1
It is anticipated that for the 2016/2017 financial year a total of forty three (43) station improvements (NSIP) and fifteen (15) station upgrades projects (NSUP) will be completed. For the 2017/2018 financial year a total of forty five (45) station improvement projects (NSIP) and fifteen (15) station upgrade projects (NSUP) are earmarked for completion. The table below outlines a project name list for stations prioritised for the 2017/2018 financial year per region.
National Station Improvement Programme (NSIP)
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Gauteng South Region |
Gauteng North Region |
Western Cape Region |
Kwazulu Natal Region |
Eastern Cape Region |
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1.Dunnottar station |
8) Akasiaboom Station |
20) Du Toit |
27) Winkelspruit Station |
34) Arnoldton Station |
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2. Servaas Station |
9) Silverton Station Drainage & Fencing |
21) Fisantekraal |
28) Charlottedale Station |
35) De Mist Station |
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3. Selpark Station |
10) Gezina Station |
22) Gouda |
29) Ottawa Station |
36) Mdantsane Station |
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4. Noupoort Station |
11) Soshanguve Station |
23) Vlottenburg |
30) Compensation Station |
37) Mount Ruth Station |
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5. Union Station |
12) Kopanong Station |
24) Esplanade |
31) Frazer Station |
38) East London Station - Fire Infrastructure Refurbishment drainage and paving in Depot Yard |
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6. Betlhehem Station |
13) De Wildt Station |
25) Stellenbosch |
32) Phoenix Station |
39) Port Elizabeth Station – Fire Infrastructure Refurbishment |
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7. Grasmere Station |
14) Komatipoort Station |
26) Paarl |
33) Shallcross Station |
40) Sydenham Station |
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15) Kaapmuiden Station |
41) Port Elizabeth Station |
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16) Nelspruit Station |
42) East London Station |
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17) Akasiaboom Station |
43) Perseverance Station |
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18) Pienaarspoort |
44) Sterkstroom Station |
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19) Mamelodi Gardens |
45) Cradock Station |
National Station Upgrade Programme (NSUP)
|
Gauteng South Region |
Gauteng North Region |
Western Cape Region |
Kwazulu Natal Region |
|
1. Florida Station |
9) Akasiaboom Overhead Station |
10) Cape Town Station Upgrade Phase 6 |
15) DBN Station Fire Compliance - (Phase 2) |
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2. Jeppe Station |
11)Cape Town Station Phase 1 Forecourt & Amenities |
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3. Bloemfontein Station |
12)Mbekweni Station Upgrade |
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4. Germiston Station -Shosholoza Meyl Office |
13) Mutual Station |
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5. Park Station – (4) projects |
14)Woltemade Station |
(b) (i) Some stations have been closed due to operational requirements of rationalisation of stations in close proximity to each other, low passenger numbers and safety considerations.
(ii) Not applicable, see (i) above
(c) (i) Passenger are referred to an existing of upgraded stations, closer to them.
07 April 2017 - NW633
Marais, Mr EJ to ask the Minister of Basic Education
(a) What was the calculated impact of the inclusion of the marks of progressed pupils on the overall results of the 2016 National Senior Certificate examinations, (b) how was the specified impact calculated and (c) was the impact calculated before or after the mark standardisation process?
Reply:
a) The impact of the progressed learners on the overall results of the 2016 National Senior Certificate examination, is 3.7%.
b) The overall pass rate with the progressed learners included is 72.5% and the overall pass rate with the progressed learners excluded is 76.2%. The difference between these two figures is 3.7%
c) The impact was calculated after the standardisation process.
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?
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 - 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?
Reply:
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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? |
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1. |
2. |
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No |
(aa) None (bb) Not applicable |
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CGS |
No |
(aa) None (bb) Not applicable
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MINTEK |
No |
(aa) None (bb) Not applicable |
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SDT |
No |
(aa) None (bb) Not applicable |
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SADPMR |
No |
(aa) None (bb) Not applicable |
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MHSC |
No |
(aa) None (bb) Not applicable |
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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?
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?
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.
06 April 2017 - NW560
Masango, Ms B to ask the Minister of Social Development
With reference to the latest available statistics, (a) what is the total number of state-run drug rehabilitation centres, (b) how many of the specified centres are operational, (c) where are the centres located, (d) how many persons can be accommodated at each centre and (e) how many patients are currently in state-run drug rehabilitation centres?
Reply:
a) The total number of state run rehabilitation centres is 7 (Seven)
b) All the 7 (seven specified centres are operational
c) The centres are located as follows:
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Province |
Name of Treatment Centre |
(b) Location |
d) Persons Accommodated |
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Eastern Cape |
Ernest Malgas |
Port Elizabeth |
38 |
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Gauteng |
Dr Fabian & Florence Reibero |
Cullinan |
300 |
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KwaZulu Natal |
Newlands Park centre |
New Land West |
98 |
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Madadeni Rehabilitation Centre |
Madadeni Township |
32 |
|
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Mpumalanga |
Swartfontein Treatment Centre |
White River |
50 |
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North West |
Witrand Substance Rehabilitation Centre |
Potchefstroom |
40 |
|
Western Cape |
De Novo Treatment Centre |
Kraaifontein |
40 |
e) Provinces have been requested to provide statistics on number of patients that are currently in state run drug rehabilitation centres.
06 April 2017 - NW37
Cassim, Mr Y to ask the Minister of Social Development
(1)(a) What is the name of the service provider who won the bid for tender 40/15/BT of the SA Social Security Agency, (b) on what date was the contract for the specified tender singed with the specified service provider, (c) what is the total cost of the tender, (d) over what period will the tender run, (e) how many bids for the tender were received, (f) what were the highest and lowest bids received and (g) what deliverables is the service provider expected to provide; (2) Whether the service provider signed a service level agreement with SASSA; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details; (3) What actions did research through door-to-door services as part of the Integrated Community Registration Programme of the SASSA entail; (4) Will she provide Mr Y Cassim with a detailed explanation of the specified actions? NW40E
Reply:
1. (a) Azande Consulting CC
(b) The service contract was signed on 22 July 2016
(c) R392 725 988
(d) The contract will run for three (3) years with effect from 1 July 2016
(e) The tender received 23 bid proposals
(f) The highest bid received was R4 304 354 475.00
The lowest bid received was R 20 734 680.60. However, this bidder did not meet the minimum required score for the functionality score and was therefore not considered.
(g) The Service Provider must develop a detailed implementation plan for the project and:
- Consolidate monthly reports from the household door-to-door surveys within the identified wards;
- Co-ordinate and provide logistical support on ICROP services as and when required by SASSA to do so;
- Electronic data capturing system for recording questionnaires with an E-business solution for reporting purposes and the system must be compatible with SASSA systems; and
- Provide a training plan and report for all the recruited youth workers.
2. Yes, the Service Level Agreement was signed after extensive consultation with different parties.
3. The Service Provider must conduct door-to-door surveys in all the identified wards and use following methods such as:
- Application of the SASSA customer satisfaction survey
- Print and distribute questionnaires for customer satisfaction survey to selected households in different wards
- Action research through door-to-door services to identify the potential beneficiaries and supporting them to access SASSA services
- Design and implement the detailed door-to-door project plan
- Recruit and appoint youth workers from the locality where the research is taking place as a mechanism to create job opportunities
- Train, manage and remunerate youth workers to administer the surveys
- Design and implement the training and development programme
- Capture, consolidate and analyze the collected surveys and household profiling reports and
- Develop capacity in the youth workers in areas such as interpersonal, interviewing, communication and administration skills
The benefits of this programme should not be under-estimated. In addition to taking services to communities, to ensure that all citizens who qualify for social grants actually are able to access services and receive the grants to which they are entitled, the project has also provided invaluable information on local communities through the profiling and door-to-door research. This enables the social development sector, and not only SASSA to provide services that are required. In addition, benefits of the programme are with the co-ordination of government services, in that other Departments are also included when ICROP services are brought to local communities. This includes services such as Home Affairs, for the provision of identity documents, social workers for services related to foster child grants and other social ills, South African Police Services for the commissioning of affidavits; Department of Health for medical assessments for social grant applications and other NGO’s active in the community being served, to ensure that their services are made known to community members.
Other benefits include the creation of job opportunities for unemployed youth from the areas being served and the transfer of skills, which will assist these young people to compete for employment after the conclusion of this contract.
4. The above details provide an overview of the specified actions required in terms of this contract. Additional detail which may be provided to the Honourable Member on request includes the list of wards already provided with ICROP services; details of the achievements realized during these engagements; as well as confirmation of the youth workers contracted.
06 April 2017 - NW31
Wilson, Ms ER to ask the Minister of Social Development
With reference to her replies to (a) question 1657 on 19 September 2016 and (b) oral question 107 on 31 August 2016, (i) what are the (aa) names and (bb) professional designations of each member serving on the Ministerial Advisory Committee established to plan the way forward for the takeover of the paying out of social grants by the SA Social Security Agency (SASSA), (ii) what role does the work stream leaders play in the specified committee, (iii) what is the role of the specified committee with regard to the takeover of grant distribution by SASSA and (iv) who is (aa) accountable for and (bb) leading the processes of the specified committee?
Reply:
The function of the Ministerial Advisory Committee (MAC) was to review a broad number of elements relating to the payment systems for social security benefits distribution or payments, taking into account the accessibility of services; payment infrastructure requirements - the current level of South Africa’s infrastructure development and affordability; legislative and general regulatory environment; cost to state and to beneficiaries; and the macroeconomic environment.
The Ministerial Advisory Committee concluded its work in December 2014.
The workstream leaders were appointed in 2016 to facilitate the implementation of the recommendation of the Ministerial Advisory Committee.
(i) List of Ministerial Advisory Committee Members
(aa) (bb)
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Name |
Qualification (s) |
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Mr. Themba Langa |
LLB |
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Mr. Mark Davids |
National Higher Diploma: Electrical Engineering |
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Mr. Sipho Majombozi |
B Ed |
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Mr. Tim Masela |
BComm |
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Mr. Patrick Monyeki |
MBA |
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Mr. Sizwe Shezi |
MA in Social Policy |
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Dr. Makhozi Khoza |
PHD Administration |
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Ms. Tankiso Parkies |
Honours in Sociology |
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Prof Ann Skelton |
PHD Degree in law restorative and child justice |
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Mr. Sanjiv Mital |
Engineering Degree Information Technology / Management Degree |
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Mr. Barend Petersen |
Honours B Compt |
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Mr. Tim Sukazi |
LLM in Commercial Law |
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Mr. Andile Nyhonyha |
LLB |
(ii) The workstream leaders appointed so far are:-
Mr Tim Sukazi: Legislative and Policy Requirements Management.
Ms Tankiso Pakkies: Benefits and Local Economic Development and
Mr Patrick Monyeki: Business information, Banking Services and Project Management
Over and above the workstream services, SASSA has a database of accredited service providers e.g. Actuaries, Risk and Security management etc. whose services will be utilized in the course on concluding this work.
(iii) Mr Sukazi will lead the process that review regulatory requirements including the SASSA act to obtain understanding of the legal operating environment.
Ms Mpolokeng Tankiso Parkies is responsible for identifying the benefits and Local Economic initiatives to be implemented with the delivery of the Social Security Assistance.
Mr Patrick Monyeki is responsible to develop system requirements to meet the recommended insourcing payment model while reviewing both the current CPS and SASSA systems for enhancement and systems integration.
(iv) (aa) work stream lead(s) accounts for the services rendered by companies they lead,
(bb) the work stream lead(s) lead their individual companies.
06 April 2017 - NW942
Matsepe, Mr CD to ask the Minister of Trade and Industry
(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 him; if so, (i) how long has each specified position been vacant and (ii) what is the reason for each vacancy;
Reply:
|
Entity |
1(a) |
1(b) |
1(c) |
(i) |
(ii) |
|
Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) |
The Chief Executive Officer post does not exist |
The Chief Financial Officer post is currently not vacant |
The Chief Operating Officer post does not exist |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
|
Companies Tribunal (CT) |
The Chief Executive Officer post does not exist |
The Chief Financial Officer post does not exist |
The Chief Operating Officer post does not exist |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
|
Export Credit Insurance Corporation (ECIC) |
The Chief Executive Officer post is currently not vacant |
The Chief Financial Officer post is currently not vacant |
The Chief Operating Officer post is currently not vacant |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
|
National Consumer Commission (NCC) |
The Chief Executive Officer post is currently not vacant |
The Chief Financial Officer post is currently not vacant |
The Chief Operating Officer post is currently not vacant |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
|
National Consumer Tribunal (NCT) |
The Chief Executive Officer post does not exist |
The Chief Financial Officer post is currently not vacant |
The Chief Operating Officer post is currently not vacant |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
|
National Credit Regulator (NCR) |
The Chief Executive Officer post is currently not vacant |
The Chief Financial Officer post is currently not vacant |
The Chief Operating Officer post is currently vacant |
The position has been vacant for 1 year 9 months |
The vacancy is due to funding constraints |
|
National Empowerment Fund (NEF) |
The Chief Executive Officer post is currently not vacant |
The Chief Financial Officer post is currently not vacant |
The Chief Operating Officer post does not exist |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
|
National Gambling Board (NGB) |
The Chief Executive Officer post is currently vacant |
The Chief Financial Officer post is currently not vacant |
The Chief Operating Officer post does not exist |
The position has been vacant since April 2014 |
The Entity is currently under Administration. |
|
National Lotteries Commission (NLC) |
The Chief Executive Officer post is currently not vacant |
The Chief Financial Officer post is currently not vacant |
The Chief Operating Officer post is currently not vacant |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
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National Metrology Institute of South Africa (NMISA) |
The Chief Executive Officer post is currently not vacant |
The Chief Financial Officer post is currently vacant |
The Chief Operating Officer post is currently not vacant |
The post was vacated from 31 March 2017 |
The incumbent resigned |
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National Regulator For Compulsory Specifications (NRCS) |
The Chief Executive Officer post is currently vacant |
The Chief Financial Officer post is currently vacant |
The Chief Operating Officer post is currently vacant |
CEO – 5 Months CFO – 3 Months COO – Post created but never filled |
CEO – Resignation CFO – Resignation COO – Never filled |
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South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) |
The Chief Executive Officer post is currently not vacant |
The Chief Financial Officer post is currently not vacant |
The Chief Operating Officer post does not exist |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
|
South African National Accreditation System (SANAS) |
None |
None |
None |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
(2) have the vacancies been advertised; if so, (a) were interviews done and (b) on what date will the vacancies be filled;
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Entity |
2 |
2(a) |
2(b) |
|
Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
|
Companies Tribunal (CT) |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
|
Export Credit Insurance Corporation (ECIC) |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
|
National Consumer Commission (NCC) |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
|
National Consumer Tribunal (NCT) |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
|
National Credit Regulator (NCR) |
The vacancy has not been advertised |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
|
National Empowerment Fund (NEF) |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
|
National Gambling Board (NGB) |
The vacany has been advertised |
The interviews are not yet done |
After proclamation of the National Gambling Amendment Act |
|
National Lotteries Commission (NLC) |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
|
National Metrology Institute of South Africa (NMISA) |
The vacancy has been advertised |
Interviews are planned to take place in May 2017 |
The vacancy is expected to be filled by August 2017 |
|
National Regulator For Compulsory Specifications (NRCS) |
CEO - post adverstised CFO - Post advertised COO - post not advertised |
CEO – Interviews are not yet done CFO – Interviews were done |
Relevant processes to address the vacancies are underway |
|
South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
|
South African National Accreditation System (SANAS) |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
(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?
|
Entity |
3(a) |
3(b) |
3(c) |
|
Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
|
Companies Tribunal (CT) |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
|
Export Credit Insurance Corporation (ECIC) |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
|
National Consumer Commission (NCC) |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
|
National Consumer Tribunal (NCT) |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
|
National Credit Regulator (NCR) |
No one is acting in the position |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
|
National Empowerment Fund (NEF) |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
|
National Gambling Board (NGB) |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
|
National Lotteries Commission (NLC) |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
|
National Metrology Institute of South Africa (NMISA) |
The process to appoint an acting Chief Financial Officer is underway, the previous incumbent ‘s last day of employment was on 31 March 2017 |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
|
National Regulator For Compulsory Specifications (NRCS) |
2 people (CEO and CFO) |
CEO – 5 Months CFO – 3 Months |
Recruitment process not yet finalised |
|
South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
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South African National Accreditation System (SANAS) |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
06 April 2017 - NW426
Malatsi, Mr MS to ask the Minister of Human Settlements
(1)What (a) are the names of each company that is currently in litigation with her department over contractual disputes for their work on her department’s projects, (b) are the details of each project affected by the litigation, (c) is the total number of houses to be built in each case and (d) is the status of each of the specified projects in each province as at 28 February 2017; (2) what is the total amount in rand that her department spent on (a) legal firms and (b) legal fees in (i) litigation and (ii) settling disputes out of court between 1 January 2014 and 28 February 2017?
Reply:
(1) (a) As at 31 March 2017, the National Department of Human Settlements was not in any legal contractual disputes or litigation processes with any company for their work on departmental projects.
(b), (c) & (d) Fall away.
(2) None.
06 April 2017 - NW748
Marais, Mr S to ask the Minister of Environmental Affairs
With reference to her Department’s presentation to the Portfolio Committee on Environmental Affairs on 23 October 2015 that lion hunting had generated R125 million in 2012, R122 million in 2013 and contributed to job creation, (a) how does her Department calculate the amounts, (b) can the specified amounts be verified, (c) what is the total amount of income generated that goes to Government coffers, (d) how does the public benefit; and (e) can she provide concrete and comprehensive examples of sustainable job creation?
Reply:
(a) The Department multiplies the number of lion hunts by the average price for a lion.
(b) Yes. The number of hunts are derived from professional hunting registers that have to be completed by the professional hunter subsequent to each hunt, and submitted to the relevant provincial conservation authority. The average price for a lion is obtained from the Professional Hunters Association of South Africa that updates this information on an annual basis. The Department consolidates reports from provincial conservation departments relating to trophy hunting on an annual basis.
(c) This will vary between provinces. Provincial conservation departments determine whether a species fee is charged for a lion hunt based on their legal requirements and provincial treasury approval processes.
(d) Public benefits include income tax paid by beneficiaries in the sector; the creation of hunting opportunities for members of the public interested in hunting lion; job opportunities in rural areas where lion hunting takes place; value-added multipliers in terms of associated industries (taxidermy, fire-arms and ammunition, accommodation and tourism opportunities to name a few) that creates economic opportunities; and the use of the income generated through hunting to manage the habitat and area where lion occur, addressing one of the main threats to lions, namely habitat loss.
(e) The Department does not have information relating to the job creation due to lion hunting. It does, however, have information relating to the jobs created by the lion captive breeding industry, and since the majority of lions hunted in South Africa originate from captive breeding facilities, the information is relevant. Based on a study commissioned by the Department and conducted by the University of Free State in 2009, it was concluded that a total of 379 full time job opportunities (direct (225), indirect (49) and induced (105)) are created by the captive lion breeding industry. A recent study conducted by Tourism Research in Economic Environs and Society of the North-West University, regarding the economic significance of the private lion industry in South Africa; found that the lion farmers that participated in the study employ 369 people. The study concluded that an average farmer sustain 4 employees in the economy, and the extrapolated (number of farms 297) total number of 1 680 jobs are sustained in the economy due to lion breeding. This is mainly in rural provinces such as Free State and North West Provinces.
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06 April 2017 - NW747
Purdon, Mr RK to ask the Minister of Environmental Affairs
Whether she will provide comprehensive details regarding all inter-departmental co-operation between the (a) Department of Environmental Affairs, (b) Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, (c) Department of Tourism; and (d) Department of International Relations and Cooperation on (i) (aa) initiatives, (bb) legislative measures and/or (cc) any other relevant measures to address the welfare of captive wild animals in South Africa and (ii) the scheduled or proposed timelines in relation to these initiatives, legislation and measures to address welfare matters.
Reply:
The biodiversity mandate of the Minister of Environmental Affairs, as far as it relates to the conservation, protection and sustainable use of wildlife species, whether in the wild or in captivity, is vested mainly in the National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act, 2004 (Act No. 10 of 2004) (NEMBA), which currently does not include any enabling provision relating to welfare.
The Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (AFF) has a mandate to address welfare in respect of any animal, whether it is a wild animal or a domestic animal, in terms of the Animals Protection Act, 1962 (Act No. 71 of 1962) (APA) and the Performing Animals Protection Act, 1935 (Act No. 24 of 1935) (PAPA).
(a) and (b)
The Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheires (DAFF) is in the process of reviewing the welfare legislation, and has further also developed measures for the breeding and keeping of lion in captivity. The Department of Environmental Affairs (DEA) has been participating in the afore-mentioned processes, and will continue to do so during the formal public participation processes.
(c) and (d)
Since the mandate to regulate welfare matters currently rests with the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheires, that Minister would be in a better position to provide details on collaboration with other departments on initiatives, legislation and measures to address welfare matters. The Departments do interact with each other on matters of mutual interests.
i) (aa) The Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheires would be in a better position to provide details on welfare initiatives.
(bb) I have proposed the inclusion of a provision in NEMBA, relating to the well-being of faunal biological resources. This provision would facilitate the development of regulations that would address the well-being of a wild animal in respect of which a restricted activity (such as keeping, breeding, conveying, etc.) 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.
(cc) The Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheires would be in a better position to provide details on any other relevant measures to address the welfare of captive wild animals in South Africa.
ii) The NEMLA Bill was approved by Cabinet in March 2017 and will be tabled in Parliament in April 2017.
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06 April 2017 - NW886
Hill-Lewis, Mr GG to ask the Minister of Trade and Industry
(1)With reference to his reply to question 473 on 15 March 2017, (a) who requested the payments, (b) was there a contract in place, (c) what are the details of the services that the Black Business Council (BBC) delivered and (d) what (i) competitive and (ii) open processes were followed in awarding the BBC the specified amount; (2) whether the BBC has been audited by (a) his department and/or (b) the Auditor-General; if not, why not in each case; if so, what are the relevant details in each case?
Reply:
1. With reference to his reply to question 473 on 15 March 2017,
a) Who requested the payments?
In the recent past organised business was fragmented in South Africa and the Department of Trade and Industry was crucial in the facilitation of the merger of the business structures to form Business Unity South Africa (BUSA). The formation was critical to government because it created a platform for government to engage unified business. The Department further committed to fund the BUSA during their establishment period.
Following the split in BUSA in 2011, the Department deemed it necessary to continue the support of organised business in the form of the Black Business Council (BBC) as it was a new formation that carried the interests of its membership that had a direct interest linked to the economic transformation mandate of the Department.
The BBC approached the Department to present areas of collaboration and to request funding for specific projects that relate to the Black Economic Empowerment and the Black Industrialist Programme. Before any considerations for funding were made, the department requested the BBC to present a business plan detailing projects and costing.
The Department assessed the business plan and once satisfied commenced a process of obtaining an approval from National Treasury
in accordance with paragraph 6.3.1 of the Treasury Regulations.
The National Treasury approved the creation of a transfer payment budget line for the BBC within Budget Vote 36 of the Department. It also important to highlight that a transfer payment is defined as an un-requited transaction that differs from the procurement of goods and services and is appropriated separately as per the Appropriations Act.
b) Was there a contract in place?
Following the approval of the transfer payment budget line by National Treasury, the Department entered into a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with the BBC.
c) What are the details of the services that the Black Business Council (BBC) delivered? And
The MoA with BBC details the areas of collaboration in respect to the implementation of the Black Industrialists programme. According to the agreement, Projects consist of the Policy Advocacy, Regulatory Framework development, the Resource Centre and the Customer Relations Management component.
Furthermore, the BBC is required to provide reports based on approved yearly project plans. The BBC is further required to provide Audited Financial Statements.
d) What (i) competitive and (ii) open processes were followed in awarding the BBC the specified amount?
The payment to the BBC is an un-requited transaction that differs from the procurement of goods and services. As such, no procurement process is required.
2) Whether the BBC has been audited by (a) his department and/or (b) the Auditor-General; if not, why not in each case; if so, what are the relevant details in each case?
(a) & (b) The department does not perform a separate audit for the transfer payment to the BBC as it is included as part of the annual statutory audit by the Auditor General. Furthermore, in exercising oversight over the transfer payment, an MoA is in place.